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Westminster’s Guillermo Macias (7) tries to escape the grasp of Adams City’s Levi Deaguero, right, during second-quarter action PHOTO BY STEFAN BRODSKY in Westminster Oct. 15. The Wolves beat the Eagles on homecoming 34-20. See more photos on page 26.

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Westminster schools report high compliance with vaccine mandates WPD hard line results in 97 percent vaccination rate for employees

BY ERICA MELTZER AND YESENIA ROBLES CHALKBEAT

Nearly 89% of Aurora Public Schools employees — and 96% of licensed staff — have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in compliance with a district mandate, officials said.

Meanwhile, in Westminster Public Schools, 97% of employees are vaccinated, according to a spokesperson.

In Westminster, even employees with exemptions may find themselves on unpaid leave if they don’t get the shot, as the district is taking a hard line on unvaccinated staff having any contact with students.

On Friday, the small Sheridan district joined the short list of Colorado school districts requiring that staff get vaccinated. Employees have until Dec. 8 to get their shots.

So far, just a handful of Colorado districts have made COVID-19 vaccination mandatory, and Gov. Jared Polis has declined to issue a statewide requirement.

“We’re incredibly grateful to our staff for stepping up and responding to this need for our students to be protected and have protection in our classrooms,” Superintendent Rico SEE VACCINE, P4

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Thornton council feels the fire from residents

BY SCOTT TAYLOR STAYLOR@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Thornton City Councilors got an earful from residents at their Oct. 12 meeting, hearing that recent personal clashes among themselves were a waste of time.

“You guys are creating havoc in our city, and it needs to stop — all of you,” said resident Karen Baker. “This is disgusting and you need to be recalled. You all need to go.”

Councilors sparred during an Oct. 5 planning session after learning that Ward 1 Councilor Jacque Phillips had taken a job in Alamosa and had attended City Council meetings remotely, while she was in southern Colorado.

Phillips has been critical of Thornton Mayor Jan Kulmann, noting during a previous meeting that the mayor had attended

a reception at the White House in Washington, D.C. in August without informing all the City Councilors that she would be out of town.

Phillips, elected to the City Council in 2015, was hired in June as the executive director for the San Luis Valley’s Board of Cooperative Education Services, an Alamosa-based group of 14 southern Colorado school districts.

She said she had attended Thornton City Council meetings via remote networking applications when she was in Alamosa, a matter that was brought up by a resident during the council’s Sept. 28 meeting. Mayor Kulmann promised to discuss the matter more fully at their next meeting on Oct. 5.

Phillips, a lawyer, said she did attend the Sept. 28 Thornton City Council meetings via Zoom while she was in Alamosa but said her

full-time residence is in Thornton, as is her law practice. She said she regularly works contracted jobs that take her out of Thornton and that the Alamosa job is no different. She attended the Oct. 5 planning session in person and told her council colleagues that the matter should be settled.

The council also discussed changing their policy allowing councilors and residents to attend meetings remotely during the Oct. 5 meeting, but the issue was not discussed Oct. 12.

Differences aside Residents were critical of the entire council, but some were especially critical of the Kulmann and councilors that had condemned Phillips.

City Council Ward 1 candidate Kathy Henson, seeking to unseat current councilor and Mayor Pro

Tem Jessica Sandgren, said she was sad to watch the two previous meetings as members sparred over where Ward 1 Councilor Jacque Phillips works and lives.

“If we are going to dissect one councilor’s life and work, I think there should not be a double standard and you should all expect the same,” Henson said. “Or, you could put aside your differences and begin to work for the improvement of our city.”

Henson is the only candidate seeking to fill sitting Councilor Sherry Goodman’s seat. Goodman is not seeking reelection.

Cherish Salazar, who filed a suit in 2019 claiming that Mayor Jan Kulmann was serving an illegal term, said she viewed the controversy as an attempt to remove a City Councilor in office.

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Perlmutter honored for advocacy on behalf of former nuclear weapons workers STAFF REPORT

District 7 Congressman Ed Perlmutter was honored by Nuclear Care Partners with the organization’s inaugural Congressional Award for Atomic Heroes at ceremony held at the Armed Forces Garden in Westminster on Oct. 7.

Eight former Rocky Flats employees were in attendance at the ceremony and were presented with

a congressional certificate and a U.S. flag flown over the Capitol by Perlmutter.

Perlmutter was recognized by the NCP - an organization that provides benefits guidance and in-home care to former atomic workers - due to his work to ensure benefits and improve access to benefits for former atomic workers, as well as his work to empower the Advisory Board which allows

former atomic workers a direct line of communication with the Department of Labor.

Perlmutter said that protecting healthcare and benefit access for atomic workers has been a priority of his and will continue to be going forward.

“Working on behalf of these Cold War Patriots who risked their lives to protect our nation and help end the Cold War has been one of my biggest priorities,” said Perlmutter. “I will continue to work to ensure these heroes receive the compensation and care they need and deserve as they deal with the health consequences and other side effects related to their service to our country.”

NCP Co-Founder and Chief Execu-

tive Officer Jenna Noem praised Perlmutter’s advocacy for atomic workers and said that the award would be given out by NCP on an annual basis going forwad.

“There’s big shoes to fill, because to give the inaugural award to (Perlmutter) was a fantastic experience.

We’re looking for congressmen and women who are interested in this issue, who is actually weighing in with the department of labor and making an impact for former workers,” said Noem. “Someone who is an advocate for their peers, someone who is a champion when it comes to policymaking or letters being sent, really championing these workers. We can’t wait to see who it’s going to be next year.”

League of Women Voters hosts RTD directors Oct. 25 STAFF REPORT

Two RTD directors serving Adams County will speak Monday, October 25 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm on operational issues affecting mass transit in the area. The hybrid meeting will be in person at Community Reach Center, 11285 Highline Dr. in Northglenn. A virtual option is also available.

RTD has been making changes to some bus routes due to staffing issues.

Director Vince Buzek, who represents District J, and Troy Whitmore, who represents District K, will ad-

dress operational issues and other topics of interest to those attending.

District J includes the cities of Westminster, Northglenn, Federal Heights, and portions of western Thornton as well as portions of unincorporated Adams and Jefferson Counties.

District K is RTD’s most northeastern region and includes Brighton, Commerce City, much of Thornton and portions of northern unincorporated Adams County.

The meeting is free and open to the public. To join via Zoom, email Thomas_Pond53@centurylink.net and request a link.

CANDIDATE Q&AS ONLINE Ahead of the local elections that end Nov. 2, our reporters sent questionnaires to candidates in key races across metro Denver, seeking their answers to help voters learn more about them. We asked why they’re running, what qualifies them for office, and what their priorities would be if elected.

You’ll find their responses to our questions online at ColoradoCommunityMedia. com. There you’ll also find more coverage of candidates and key issues in Election 2021.

And after the polls close Nov. 2, check back with ColoradoCommunuityMedia. com for online coverage of election results.

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Today, over 2 million kids use e-cigarettes, and 85% of them use flavors. And for young smokers, half smoke menthols – which are easier to start and harder to quit.

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Munn said at a press conference earlier this week where he appeared with Polis to promote the importance of vaccination.

The Aurora district was the first in Colorado to announce back in May it would require all staff to be vaccinated against COVID in order to continue working. The requirement went into effect when the FDA gave full approval to the Pfizer vaccine, and staff had 45 days to comply. The deadline was Thursday.

Aurora reported a high rate of compliance, especially among teachers and other licensed staff.

The majority of those who have not provided proof of vaccination are temporary employees and volunteers, district spokesperson Corey Christiansen said.

Employees who have not yet complied have until Nov. 22 to either get vaccinated or obtain an exemption. Those who miss the extended deadline will be recommended for termination at the December school board meeting, Christiansen said.

There may be some situations in which unvaccinated employees are placed on unpaid leave sooner than that, though he didn’t specify what those situations would be.

“The workload impact on the school, department, or division will be considered in determining whether the intent to terminate will be immediate or delayed until December 2021,” he wrote in an email.

Denver Public Schools staff were supposed to be vaccinated by Sept.

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Munn said the Aurora district issued the vaccination requirement to ensure in-person learning can be maintained and to keep it as safe as possible.

“In order to accomplish our job, in-person learning environments must be safe, secure, and very rigorous,” he said. “It became clear as we’ve gone through this COVID crisis that we have to do everything possible to protect that in-person learning environment.”

People who are vaccinated are much less likely to contract or transmit the virus. Significantly for school operations, staff who are vaccinated do not have to quarantine after routine classroom exposure.

Westminster Public Schools spokesperson Stephen Saunders said that’s a major reason the district won’t allow unvaccinated teachers to remain in the classroom — even if they have an exemption.

“If a teacher is in front of kids and she’s exposed, even if the exposure doesn’t happen at school, she’s out for 10 days,” Saunders said. “And that’s an undue burden.”

Westminster approved 34 exemption requests and denied three.

Those three first requested a medical exemption, then switched to seek a religious exemption when they were asked to provide a doctor’s note.

In cases where an unvaccinated

‘If a teacher is in front of kids and she’s exposed, even if the exposure doesn’t happen at school, she’s out for 10 days,” Saunders said. “And that’s an undue burden.’

Stephen Saunders, Westminster Public Schools spokesperson

employee can be reassigned — such as a custodian moving to the night shift when they won’t cross paths with students — the Westminster district is accommodating employees with exemptions. But even teachers who work in Westminster’s remote school do so in a school building with co-workers and need to be vaccinated, Saunders said.

Some districts, such as Jeffco and Mapleton, require unvaccinated employees to undergo weekly testing, but Saunders said that still introduces too much risk.

“You can test negative one day and later that same day you’re positive, and you have a teacher who conceivably has the virus dealing with kids all week,” he said.

Aurora approved at least 178 exemptions, and denied at least one

among licensed staff. Employees with an exemption are asked to continue wearing a mask, keep physical distance from others, and undergo periodic testing.

In the spring when the district announced the requirement, a handful of teachers spoke to the school board against the mandates, some citing concerns that have been dispelled. Most recently, a group of parents repeating inaccuracies about the vaccines spoke to the school board opposing the requirement, but none were district staff subject to the rule.

This story is from Chalkbeat Colorado, a nonprofit news site covering educational change in public schools. Used by permission. For more, and to support Chalkbeat, visit co.chalkbeat.org.

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Students encouraged to enter radon awareness contests STAFF REPORT

Colorado students are invited to participate in the 2022 National Radon Video and Poster contests.

The contests take place annually through a partnership between the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), the Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

The contests provide students with an opportunity to creatively raise awareness about the importance of radon testing, and to inform people of the dangers of radon in their homes, states a news release.

Students between the ages of 9 and 14 are eligible to participate in the poster contest, and the video contest is open to students between the ages of 14 and 18. Students must be enrolled in a public, private, territorial, tribal, Department of Defense or home school; or be a member of a sponsoring club such as scouting, art, computer, science or 4-H. Contestants have the option to choose between five radonawareness topics for their poster or video entries. Judging criteria for the poster contest includes content accuracy, visual communication of topic, reproducibility and originality. Video entries must also be original, and created as a 30-second public service announcement/commercial-style video that encourages residents to test and/or mitigate their homes for radon.

State winners will receive $300 for first place, $200 for second and $100 for third. Teachers of students with winning entries will each receive $100. The first-place poster and first-place video will represent Colorado in the national contest.

Poster and video entries must be received by Nov. 20.

Only one entry per student is allowed.

Contest submission forms, topics, resources, additional guidelines and contest rules are available on CDPHE’s website: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/radon. For additional information about the contests, contact Chrystine Kelley at chrys. kelley@state.co.us.

After collecting $610 million from Colorado customers, regulators say it’s time to end Xcel’s pipeline repair fee The Pipeline System Integrity Adjustments fee was supposed to be temporary. A decade on, it now accounts for 16% of Xcel’s natural gas revenue in Colorado

BY MARK JAFFE THE COLORADO SUN

What was supposed to be a quick way to raise money to address pipeline safety issues, a little add-on of about $3 a month for the average household, has lingered on Xcel Energy natural gas bills for a decade - but it may finally end.

Xcel has since 2011 raised nearly $610 million, or three times the initial revenue estimate, from the add-on fee known as a rider.

The company wanted to extend the charge - the Pipeline System Integrity Adjustments or PSIA rider - to 2024, but faced opposition from the state’s Utility Consumer Advocate, the Colorado Energy Office and the staff of the Colorado Public Utilities Commission.

In a settlement agreement now pending before the PUC, Xcel has agreed to strike the rider from bills at the end of 2021. Future pipeline investments would be part of rate cases, which the PUC staff argued, provide more oversight.

The PUC is slated to rule Oct. 27 on the settlement, which was reached between Xcel and the PUC staff and is supported in full by the Colorado Energy Office and in part by the consumer advocate.

“Ongoing state and federal regulations require continued investment in operating and maintenance in safety and integrity, all which benefits our customers,” Michelle Aguayo, an Xcel spokeswoman, said in an email. “The current settlement gives us a path to transition the recovery of these critical investments from the PSIA rider to base rates.”

The story of the PSIA, critics say, is a cautionary tale of the use and potential abuse of riders, which are attached to monthly bills and allow utilities to pass specific costs - for items such as transmission line construction and fuel costs - directly on to customers without having to wait for a rate case, in which the PUC reviews charges in more detail.

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Changes to bus and food service for Jeffco Schools Nationwide staffing problem affecting students, families close to home

BY BOB WOOLEY BWOOLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

On Sept. 30, Jefferson County Schools released a community update saying Transportation staff was down over 28% — more than 80 drivers— placing them at a critical level.

The District said since the beginning of the school year some bus routes have been cancelled with 12 hours or less notice, creating problems for families who haven’t had time to rearrange their schedules.

Rather than continue this practice, they will temporarily suspend all bus routes for certain option schools and selected bus routes in north and west areas beginning Oct. 4.

The district said schools and familes have been that will be affected have already been notified about the cancellations.

Bus service to Fletcher Miller School, Sobesky Academy and Connections Learning Center will not be disrupted because they serve students with disabilities that require transportation.

Transportation service for students with disabilities who have an IEP with transportation will also not have an interruption to bus service.

Children line up to get on the school bus at Stober Elementary in Lakewood earlier this school year. Currently the Jefferson County PHOTO BY BOB WOOLEY School district is so short of bus drivers that entire routes and even option schools are being canceled.

Warren Tech campuses will continue to receive midday (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.) transportation shuttle service.

Outdoor Lab Schools will not face disruption of service due to the hours of operation.

Bus service for field trips will be not be interrupted.

The district says the plan is to re-establish suspended routes as new drivers are hired and trained.

Neighborhood schools will receive priority as routes are reinstated.

The District’s Executive Director of Media Relations and Public Information Cameron Bell said as of Sept. 28, Jeffco Schools were also short 96 food service workers, 73 ParaEducators/tutors (special education), 46 paraprofessionals and

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Food and Nutrition Services According to the Sept. 30 update, Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) will work directly with schools impacted by necessary changes to food service and will communicate changes to families. There are currently three potential scenarios: Scenario 1: Kitchen site has no FNS staff available to operate the kitchen.

In this case, a modified menu of pre-made meal kits that contain all necessary meal components (except milk) will be provided with staff distributing meals. No a la cart food will be sold.

Scenario 2: Kitchen site operating with one hourly employee without kitchen manager.

In this case, the school will provide support and staff to single FNS employees with meal counting and distribution. One or a combination of the menu options composed of individually wrapped components (with no preparation needed) to make a full meal may be implemented to simplify meal service. No a la cart food will be sold.

Scenario 3: Kitchen site operating with a limited number of employees, but volume has increased to a point staff can’t sustain traditional menu and service.

In this case, the school will provide support and staff to FNS employees in meal distribution on site. One or a combination of the menu options composed of individually wrapped components (with no preparation needed) to make a full meal may be implemented to simplify meal service. No a la cart food will be sold.

Substitutes and more As for substitute teachers, Bell said she didn’t have specific data at this time, but anecdotally, she thinks the district is seeing a shortage in this area as well.

When a substitute job is not filled on a given day, each school handles it in a way that best fits their needs and community. Bell said often that might be those students in the class without a sub split up and spend the day in the other classes, or licensed staff in the building who don’t normally have an assigned class (like the instructional coach or the special education teacher) have to take the class for the day, thus changing their own scheduled services.

Bell said the District has several measures underway to improve the staffing situation.

“The transportation terminal teams worked all summer spending time at community events sharing information and details about working as a driver for Jeffco; have held open houses and job fairs at the terminals; have posted information all over the county — on social media, in our community newsletters — and have engaged in dozens of interviews for the local media (trying to spread the word),” she said. “And they have made connections to community groups who do work to employ people in Jefferson County. They also are working with an agency that works specifically to employ CDL-qualified drivers.”

She said Food & Nutrition Services has done much of the same. Both groups have also provided recruitment information and materials for schools to share directly with their own parent and community population, and have included items about this in all of their community newsletters that go out to over 125,000 people.

The District has also had multiple job fairs specifically to fill support positions all over Jeffco. Bell said attendance has been low, but they’ve gained a few new staff members as a result. She said schools have also shared other openings within their schools directly with their parent/ guardian community in newsletters and on social media.

Picking up the slack While staffing levels are short, Bell said current staff is pitching in to make things work in many different capacities.

Schools who are short staff members like paraprofessionals have already modified their structure, planning for time in the school day without those teacher support providers.

So far, Bell said, Jeffco isn’t seeing a significant increase in staff leaving because of the extra workload.

But she said burnout is something they’re looking out for.

“We know our employees are flexible, resilient, and dedicated to serving Jeffco students,” Bell said. “We also know that they demonstrate extraordinary amounts of care for one another each and every day, and will keep working together to move forward and keep the education going.”

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Flight for Life crew impacted by laser strike

BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A Flight for Life pilot said he has fully recovered after falling victim to a laser incident in Castle Rock.

Eric Billings, a 20-year commercial pilot, said on Oct. 7 he was leading a crew to drop off a patient at Castle Rock Adventist Hospital.

After safely leaving the patient at the hospital for care, Billings said they were heading out of town back to Pueblo when they were hit.

Billings said at around 1,200 feet, a crew member yelled “laser strike.”

Billings said when those warnings come out, it is hard on the rest of the crew because they did not see it initially, meaning they do not know which way to look to avoid getting hit in the eyes.

“The idea when we hear a laser strike warning is to immediately turn away,” Billings said. “In this case, it was a strong laser and got all of us.”

In the helicopter, Billings said

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state Office of Utility Consumer Advocate, previously known as the Office of Consumer Counsel. “Riders should be limited and be used sparingly and the name of the rider should be clear so consumers know what it is.”

the ride back to Pueblo takes about 35 minutes. As they moved south from Castle Rock, Billings said crew members started complaining of a headache and eye pain, noting that he too was having symptoms.

In Pueblo, the four-man crew went straight to the emergency room where they were treated and referred to see an eye doctor to make sure there was no permanent damage.

Billings, who was completely cleared last week, said after the attack he had swelling and inflammation in his left eye from the laser.

Over 20 years, Billings said pilots have always dealt with laser strikes, but it seems like in the last 18 months occurrences have increased dramatically.

According to data provided by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), since laser strike occurrences started being counted in in 2010, there have been 57,835 incidents nationwide. Colorado is ranked ninth with more than 1,500 strikes being

reported. California has the most occurrences.

Between 2010 and 2017, the FAA reported a 250% increase in laser strikes with most strikes happening on Friday and Saturday nights.

According to the FAA, laser strikes increased in 2020 despite the decrease in flights due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Pilots reported 6,852 laser strikes to the FAA last year, up from 6,136 in 2019. The number of incidents reported in 2020 was the highest annual total since 2016.

Billings said the Oct. 7 occurrence was the first for him in Castle Rock, but his crew regularly gets attacked when transporting patients throughout Colorado Springs and parts of Pueblo.

While shining a laser light on aircraft pilots is always dangerous, Billings said the Flight for Life flights usually fly lower and are almost always in residential areas where hospitals are located.

Billings said because of the heli-

copter’s flight path, laser attacks are particularly concerning because if a pilot sustains direct impact to the eye that renders him blind, the helicopter can crash. Besides the dangers to the on-flight crew, Billings said innocent victims in homes on the ground could also be impacted.

Billings said Flight for Life helicopters are not the only pilots being impacted along the Front Range.

The longtime pilot said military aircraft coming in and out of Colorado Springs are regularly reporting laser strikes.

“It is not just us,” Billings said.

“We are all seeing this happen.

When you get hit with a laser strike, especially the higher-tech ones like that in Castle Rock, it is like sleeping in a completely dark room and someone wakes you up shining a powerful flashlight directly into your eye. This can definitely cause a pilot to suffer from temporary blindness.”

Some of the riders on the Xcel electricity and gas bills are listed as CACJA, ECA, GRSA and DSMCA. An explanation for each is listed in small print on the back of the bill.

“If you look at your electric bill there are seven riders and they can add up to half the bill,” said Bill Levis, the former director of the Office of Consumer Counsel, and a consultant for AARP, which represents retirees and older citizens.

The counterargument is that consumer dollars are going to fixed projects and funding programs that often have broad support, from closing coal-fired power plants to increasing renewable energy and promoting energy efficiency.

As for the PSIA rider, Schonhaut said “enough is enough. This has been going on longer than the commissioners intended it should.”

The PSIA went into effect in 2011.

When then PUC Commissioner Matt Baker, acting as the hearing officer, approved the rider he said he expected it to expire in three years “in order to adequately protect the ratepayers of Colorado,” according to a filing.

The rider was intended to address federal mandates issued under the 2002 Pipeline Safety Improvement Act. The law was prompted by fatal pipeline explosions in Bellingham, Washington, in 1999 and in Carlsbad, New Mexico, a year later, and by concerns about pipelines being targets in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Xcel embarked on a comprehensive program to replace mains and pipelines, inspect and repair lines and upgrade equipment. Since its initial approval the PSIA rider has been extended four times and Xcel, which serves about 1.3 million residential electric customers and 1.2 million gas customers, was seeking a fifth extension to raise another $438 million.

“While the company has made great strides in improving public safety, the final three years of the PSIA are necessary to achieve important system integrity and safety improvement goals.” Luke Litteken, Xcel Energy’s senior vice president for gas, said in PUC testimony.

PUC staff, however, objected to the extension for a number of reasons, including what they said was a lack of oversight.

“Cost recovery through rate riders enables a utility to pass increases or decreases in costs to customers without the necessary review of a general rate case can affect the utility’s efficiency incentives,” PUC economist Fiona Sigalla said in writ-

ten testimony.

The percentage of revenue Xcel was receiving from its natural gas base rates in Colorado dropped to 34% in 2020 from 42% in 2011, while the revenue from PSIA went to 16% from zero, Sigalla said.

“The PSIA has outlived and outperformed the commission’s initial intent for this rider, contributing to my concerns about the use and abuse of riders,” she said.

The state energy office opposed renewing the ride because it places major energy investments outside the planning and review for the state’s push to reduce greenhouse gases and move away from fossil fuels, including a law requiring gas utilities to develop “Clean Heat” targets to cut emissions.

“Current state policy requires a transition to a lower-carbon economy, including deep emission reductions from fossil gas use in buildings,” the energy office’s policy director Keith Hay said in testimony.

“CEO is concerned that maintaining the current approach of using the PSIA rider to recover safety and integrity investment costs does not provide sufficient opportunity for the commission to assess the company’s gas infrastructure spending.”

Cory Skluzak, a Utility Consumer Advocate rate analyst, said the rider had led to “mission creep” and that Xcel had benefited from extraordinary cost recovery.

Under the settlement agreement, Xcel would transition to filing for pipeline investments in rate cases by being allowed to about get an agreed upon return on $143 million in gas pipeline investments.

This element is opposed by the Utility Consumer Advocate.

“They don’t need a soft landing,” Schonhaut said. “By now they’ve addressed the riskiest safety issues.”

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Doctors address myths about breast cancer an increase in women skipping regular breast cancer screenings and pap smears. Even as restrictions have eased, women have still been hesitant to get caught up on recommended screenings.

Wynn said while she is getting caught up with her regular patients, some have still missed appointments.

Wynn said screening clinics are some of the safest in the area with regular sanitizing and only the office staff and screening technicians in the room.

Wynn said getting recommended screenings is vital to catching breast cancer in the early stages.

Dr. Lisa Wynn said every year as she treats women, she always hears the list of misconceptions and myths that are not only tied to breast cancer, but also the screenings to detect the disease.

No matter what is out there on social media, Wynn, OB/GYN and service line chief for women’s services at UCHealth at the Highlands Ranch Hospital, said it is important that women get regular mammograms starting at the age of 40 and that any woman of any age who has unusual symptoms in the breasts should get a screening scheduled immediately through their regularcare physician.

Here are some myths and facts regarding breast cancer awareness:

with breast cancer, Dr. Laura Hafertepen, a breast surgical oncologist with the Medical Center of Aurora, said COVID issues have popped up.

Wynn and Hafertepen said some women are under the misconception that getting the vaccination can cause breast cancer. Both doctors said there is no evidence that is happening anywhere.

What is true, Hafertepen said, is that the vaccination can cause a woman’s lymphnodes to swell. Wynn and Hafertepen said they both experienced swelling after getting the recommended vaccinations.

The expert female doctors said women should be vigilant in scheduling mammograms around getting vaccinations. Wynn said either get the mammogram before getting the vaccination or schedule the annual screening a month after the shot.

COVID-19 and breast cancer This year, besides having to address the common myths associated

Skipping screenings because of COVID Since early 2020, COVID misconceptions and concerns have caused

Nipple discharge is not normal Wynn said a common misconception is that nipple discharge can be explained and not necessarily a symptom of breast cancer. Unless a woman is breast feeding, any kind of nipple discharge is not normal and should be discussed with a phy-

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Billings said the most frustrating part of the issue is that while there are federal guidelines in place to prosecute laser strikers, it is not so

easy to find them, and state and federal regulations do not always work well together.

Taylor Temby, senior media specialist for the Castle Rock Police Department, said officers rarely receive laser strike reports from aviation agencies but when they do, they try to work with federal authorities.

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Billings said he chose to speak out after the Castle Rock incident because he is hoping citizens will start reporting their neighbors committing the crimes.

In 2012, President Barack Obama signed an anti-laser measure into federal law, stating that any person

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sician immediately, she said.

Besides being a symptom of breast cancer, Wynn said, nipple discharge can be a direct symptom of a brain tumor.

Self-exam recommendations are evolving For decades, Wynn said, women were told to do the monthly selfexam to feel for lumps, masses or unusual changes inside the breast.

Now, Wynn said doctors promote more of a “breast awareness” approach.

Wynn said women should be vigilant in knowing their breasts.

Besides feeling for lumps, Wynn said it is important to keep tabs on a breast’s appearance. Unusual dimpling is a subtle breast cancer symptom, she said. Inverted nipples are a symptom.

Red patches or skin issues that look like an orange peel can also be SEE CANCER, P12

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Legislature eyes tax hike for short-term rentals Plan would help fund schools, fire departments, say sponsors

BY JESSE PAUL AND JASON BLEVINS THE COLORADO SUN

Property taxes on short-term rental properties in Colorado would more than triple under a bill drafted by state lawmakers that comes as communities from Durango to Denver grapple with surging numbers of vacation rentals.

The proposal would tax vacation homes like hotels and motels, which are subject to a higher assessment, on the days they are being rented and deliver the extra revenue to public schools, fire departments, libraries and other districts that rely on property taxes. State Sen. Chris Hansen, a Denver Democrat who sits on the powerful Joint Budget Committee and is leading the push for the legislation, said the idea is to boost revenue for local communities.

“There’s a really strong need for us to stabilize our property tax system and increase our local share,” said Hansen, referring to the rising education funding burden on the state budget. “If this is something we don’t get ahead of, it’s going to spiral out of control for the state.”

The draft bill comes amid broader conversations around short-term rentals in western Colorado. Town

councils and county commissioners see limits and increased fees on properties rented through sites like Airbnb and VRBO as a way to ease a critical lack of affordable housing that is triggering a labor shortage.

In mountain communities, many think short-term rentals have already spiraled out of control. Many of them are cracking down on shortterm rentals as new residents buy homes for record prices and more owners convert long-term rentals for local workers into vacation homes offered to travelers.

“It’s constantly being talked about.

Every local government is hearing the same thing: These are really impacting our communities, our neighborhoods and our quality of life,” said Jon Stavney, the executive director of the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments.

Voters in Avon, Crested Butte, Leadville and Ouray will consider ballot questions that increase taxes on short-term rentals. Telluride voters have two ballot questions that impose caps on vacation rentals.

Councils and commissioners in several other communities have stalled or capped the flow of permits for vacation homes. (Check back with The Sun next week to read a round up of short-term rental ballot issues and ordinances in local elections on the Western Slope.)

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The new draft state legislation, which was developed this month from discussions in the General Assembly’s Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning Tax Policy and Task Force, would work like this: If a home is rented as a short-term rental for more than 30 days a year, the owner must pay the lodging property tax rate for each rental day instead of the much lower singlefamily property tax rate. In other words, if a property is rented out as a short-term rental for 45 days, the owner must pay a commercial property tax rate on those 45 days in a year and the single-family property tax rate on the remaining 320 days.

A temporary reduction in the 29% commercial property tax assessment rate approved by lawmakers this year through Senate Bill 293 dropped the lodging property tax assessment rate to 26.4% for tax years 2022 and 2023 from 29%. Proposition 120, on the November ballot, would make that reduction permanent if it’s approved by voters.

The single-family property tax assessment rate is 6.9% for the next two tax years under Senate Bill 293.

Lawmakers will then decide whether to continue the reduction or reinstate the 7.15% assessment rate.

The assessment rate works like this: If property’s fair-market value is $1 million, its assessed value for purposes of taxation would be $264,000 if it’s considered a commercial property. If it is considered a residential property, its assessed value would be $69,000.

The higher the assessed value, the more taxes the property owner pays.

Residential housing for sale is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021, in Monument. (Olivia Sun, The Colorado Sun) The policy change is really targeted at second homeowners and investment property owners. The 30-day threshold is considered a protection for owners who only occasionally rent their homes.

“You don’t want to create a bunch of overhead for somebody who is renting it occasionally,” Hansen said.

Still, Hansen is open to changing the threshold for when homeowners would have to start paying lodging property taxes on rental days.

“I’m not stuck on 30,” he said. “It’s just sort of the opening gambit.”

Mark Chapin, Eagle County’s assessor and the co-chair of the Colorado Assessors Association’s legislative committee, is working with Hansen on how best to draw a line between investors who rent for returns versus owners who rent occasionally to offset costs.

Chapin worries that assessors in smaller communities will have a difficult time tracking down owners of vacation homes and then valuing their properties based on the number of days it rented to vacationers.

“It depends on the scope of the legislation and what the legislature is trying to capture,” Chapin said.

“If they are saying all short-term rentals need to be valued and placed on the tax roll … that is not daunting but it certainly would require more employees.”

But if lawmakers focus only on properties that are used exclusively for short-term rentals, Chapin said,

“that changes that game.”

The focus for assessors in mountain communities is to help communities address long-term housing for workers as well as “treating everyone fairly and equitably,” Chapin said.

“Sen. Hansen’s concern is, from a real property valuation standpoint, that the short-term rental is the same as a hotel and motel, so their tax should be based on a higher assessment rate,” Chapin said.

Colorado Springs has one of Colorado’s most robust short-term rental markets. There are many investment companies that are acquiring and renting homes. But for a major city, the number of homes available for rent is not having a huge impact on housing for workers, El Paso County Assessor Steve Schleiker said.

Downtown Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak Friday, April 30, 2021.

(Mark Reis, Special to the Colorado Sun) Schleiker sees big differences between owners of short-term rental properties in urban counties on the Front Range and vacation homeowners in resort-area communities.

He wonders if a statewide policy on short-term rentals would work for both urban and rural communities.

Schleiker, who also serves on the board of the Colorado Assessors Association and was named Colorado Assessor of the Year in 2019, sees some challenges in switching shortterm rentals over to commercial property tax assessment.

First, Schleiker pointed to the hundreds, if not thousands, of El Paso County’s military veterans and personnel who have mortgages through the Veterans Administration. They could have their note called if their homes are assessed as commercial properties, he said.

Other lenders might also have issues with owners of residential homes being assessed at commercial rates, he said.

“That has already happened twice with two property owners … who converted a portion of their home to rent on Airbnb,” he said. (Those owners were refinancing, Schleiker said, and the appraisal report noted the rental operation, which alerted the Veterans Administration lender to a potential violation of their residential mortgage terms.)

Schleiker also worries that utilities and insurance providers may change their rates for homeowners whose properties are assessed as commercial.

“Our lawmakers need to be very, very careful looking at this,” he said. “I wonder if folks are looking down the road at the ramifications.

I see more cons than pros, but I understand the purpose.”

Colorado represenatives work as lawmakers try to wrap up the 2020 session in the State Capitol, Monday, June 15, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/ David Zalubowski) Schleiker has an idea he thinks could work better. Why not create a new assessment for lodging properties, both hotels and short-term rentals, that falls somewhere between today’s commercial and residential rates? Senate Bill 293 set the model, Schleiker said, by carving out new SEE RENTALS, P12

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Colo. kids fell behind on math during pandemic Decline means the state’s labor force may lack needed skills

BY ERICA BREUNLIN THE COLORADO SUN

Colorado students tumbled further behind in math as the pandemic closed schools and learning went largely virtual, according to a new analysis of this year’s state assessments results.

The report from the Keystone Policy Center, a nonprofit research group, found that math test scores plummeted for many students across the state, falling at an even faster rate than the state’s longbeleaguered literacy rate.

In the 4th grade, for example, only 28.5% of students met or exceeded grade-level expectations, down 5 percentage points from 33.6% in 2019, becoming “a real point of concern statewide,” the report noted.

Test results from this year also show that 35% of districts saw fewer than 20% of students meet or exceed expectations in math. By comparison, reading proficiency among fifth graders fell roughly 1 percentage point to 47.2% during that period.

And 12% of districts had less than 25% of students meeting or exceeding expectations in reading.

One Keystone center expert warned of a “learning loss” that could hobble students well into the future.

“I think the limited data we have sends a clear message,” said Berrick Abramson, senior policy director and director of the education program at Keystone Policy Center.

“We need to double down our efforts because we also know … a loss one year will be compounded as they move to the next level.”

Another of the organization’s policy experts suggested students received less help with math at home than with reading — a concern when classrooms are occasionally shuttered because of coronavirus infections.

The review lcomes two months after the release of state data that showed the pandemic accelerated performance differences between white students and students of color.

The Keystone Policy Center also found that students in advanced grades are struggling understanding and retaining math skills. SAT results show that 44.2% of 11th graders met or exceeded expectations in math, with significant variation in students’ proficiency rates across districts.

Students across the country are facing similar struggles. Test results from the Measure of Academic Progress (MAP), an assessment conducted across states to gauge students’ achievement levels and understand their academic growth in math, reading, language and science, reveal that students on average were eight to 12 points behind in math. Elementary school students are performing worse than their older peers.

The decline in student math performance represents a fresh

challenge at a time Colorado has been locked in a decadelong battle to bolster literacy rates, which also continue to lag.

Educators and policy experts recognize that uncertainty and stress from the pandemic contributed to students’ trouble learning. But they also emphasize the need to begin helping students overcome losses in math now, warning that students will only fall further behind in math as they move on to more advanced courses.

Students who lack math skills may be ill-equipped for the demands of future jobs, positioning the state to continue hiring workers from other states.

But schools can’t completely dial down their focus on literacy for the sake of boosting kids’ math skills, said Van Schoales, senior policy director at the Keystone Policy Center.

“I think we have to walk and chew gum at the same time,” Schoales said. “We have to get more kids to read, and we have to get more kids to perform and know math.”

The Keystone Policy Center analyzed data from across districts as well as achievement and district demographics. Participation rates for both CMAS tests and the SAT declined from 2019, diminishing the ability to draw conclusions from the data, Abramson said.

Still, there are “enough consistent themes that we can draw inferences,” he said.

“I think that we have a crisis, and I think that the state broadly speaking and policymakers need to dig into more specifically what some of the root causes of these results are,” Schoales said.

Schoales offers one hypothesis as to why Colorado students are falling short in math compared to other subjects: Kids depend on schools to learn math more than literacy.

Schoales noted that it’s easier for students to find extra support for reading than math, with more out-of-school programs and summer programs geared toward reading.

He added that math is a subject many elementary school teachers say they find challenging to teach.

But on the bright side, he noted, “it may be easier to catch kids up.”

The math crisis is solvable, Schoales said, with many traditional and more creative ways to teach kids.

But it will take different approaches for different students, particularly for students from low-income families. The data generally shows that those students are coming up short compared to more affluent peers, and the achievement gaps have grown.

When helping those students in particular improve their math skills, teachers will have to first prioritize their mental and emotional wellbeing, Schoales said.

If students aren’t excited to be at school, aren’t well fed and lack confidence, he said, “it’s really hard to get kids to learn, and it’s really hard to get kids to learn math, which is inherently for a lot of kids not something they want to take on.”

The setback in students’ math performance doesn’t surprise Melissa Colsman, associate commissioner of student learning for the state education department.

An 8-year-old student does an online math lesson at her home in Timnath, Larimer PHOTO BY VALERIE MOSLEY/SPECIAL TO THE COLORADO SUN County, on March 25, 2020.

Colsman said that gaps in math are one of many issues exacerbated by the pandemic. “A workforce gap” in math teachers, math interventionists and tutors hasn’t helped either, she said, noting that a state education department survey in July showed that more than 75 of Colorado’s 178 school districts had openings for math teachers in grades 6-12.

“Without having a qualified math teacher, it’s really hard for kids to make strides in mathematics,” Colsman said.

The state board of education wants to prioritize federal stimulus spending money to support students

most impacted by the pandemic in grades 5-8, Colsman said. At the school level, educators must first assess whether students are meeting grade-level expectations and then split instructional time between helping students catch up while also making sure they stay on top of new coursework.

That’s an approach Jason Cianfrance will use this year at Legacy High School in Broomfield where he teaches math. He said math teachers will also need to be diligent about narrowing the scope of their lessons to include only what students need SEE MATH, P13

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October 21, 2021

Lending library honors victims of Aurora theater shooting Former Columbine High student worked on tribute at 7/20 Memorial

BY BRIAN WILLIE AND KYLE COOKE ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS

For more than two decades, Brandon Kellogg has tried to process the trauma caused by gun violence he experienced as a teenager.

In 1999, Kellogg was a freshman at Columbine High School when 12 of his schoolmates and a teacher were shot and killed. Though he survived the shooting, the healing process is ongoing.

Part of that healing has been Kellogg’s work with the 7/20 Memorial Foundation, a nonprofit established after another mass shooting that rocked Colorado and the country as a whole: the Aurora theater shooting on July 20, 2012.

Nine years after the Aurora tragedy, Rocky Mountain PBS spoke with Heather Dearman, the 7/20 Memorial Foundation’s CEO. Dearman’s cousin, Ashley Moser, was wounded in the shooting, and Moser’s daughter was killed.

Dearman’s nonprofit established the 7/20 Memorial, located on East Alameda Parkway adjacent to the Aurora Municipal Center. When we spoke with her in July, she highlighted the memorial’s newest addition: a paper crane little lending library.

“I come in here feeling really ac-

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a cause for concern.

There is not always a lump As Wynn stressed in being breast aware, lumps are not the only symp-

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property tax subcategories for multi-family homes and agricultural and renewable energy properties.

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complished that we’re paying the love forward that we were meant to pay forward,” she told us.

Dearman worked with Kellogg to build the little library. It houses not only free books for people to take, but also paper cranes that people can fold and leave messages on.

In July, the library wasn’t a permanent part of the memorial. That changed in September.

Kellogg cemented the lending library into the ground, and the cement carries a special significance.

In the days following the shooting nine years ago, a makeshift memorial was set up across the street from the Century Aurora 16 theater where the shooting occurred.

Hundreds of cards, photos, flowers, stuffed animals and other memorial items quickly piled up.

The items were archived by the Aurora History Museum. Eventually the museum needed to clear space from its warehouse (and many of the items began to deteriorate), so they called Dearman to ask for an idea of what to do with all these personal, emotional pieces of history.

“They didn’t want to just throw that stuff in the garbage because it meant so much to people,” Dearman said. She had an idea, though: cremate it.

The idea resulted in three bags of ash, which have been in Dearman’s possession “for years,” she said. She didn’t know what to do with them until Kellogg told her they would have to cement the lending library into the ground.

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Brandon Kellogg, a former Columbine High School student, built the little lending PHOTO BY BRIAN WILLIE/ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS library that is now at the 7/20 Memorial in Aurora.

“I asked him, ‘Is there a way you could put them in the cement so that it could be part of the foundation of this special piece of art?’ And he said yes,” Dearman said.

She continued: “They put that stuff there because they wanted us to feel stronger and they wanted us to feel hope and comfort and love.

And it’s just so perfectly fitting that that’s exactly what it is still doing today: it is keeping this post over here strong.”

Rocky Mountain PBS was at the memorial as Dearman and Kellogg mixed the ashes into the cement.

“Now we can tell everybody, ‘Come and visit the garden and your stuff

is there,’” Dearman said.

For Kellogg, the project was a way to “reflect on years of pain, and turn it around into love and healing.”

“This was an opportunity to find my way,” he added, “to use my voice and use my skills to bring awareness to the reality of the pain that gun violence and the scars that it leaves upon a community.” t

tom of breast cancer.

Breast cancer symptoms can include bleeding from the nipple, a white nipple discharge or dimpling or change in shape of the outside of the breast.

In some instances, a lump is not present because the disease is in the early stages, which is why screen-

ings are important in finding the issues that cannot be seen or felt in a regular self exam, Wynn said.

the disease.

On the contrary, doctors warn that anyone can get breast cancer, including those following a healthy diet and lifestyle and those who have not had any direct family ties to the disease.

To see more myths and facts about breast cancer, visit breastcancer.org.

down with the governor or testify on this bill, I will be very vocal with my concerns,” Schleiker said. “Maybe there’s some middle ground with an assessment between commercial and residential for short-term rental properties offering lodging like a hotel and motel,” Schleiker said.

The Legislative Oversight Com-

mittee Concerning Tax Policy and Task Force voted 5-1 last month to draft the legislation. The lone “no” vote came from Rep. Dan Woog, an Erie Republican.

“I just think that’s a local control issue,” Woog said. “I just don’t think the state legislature needs to come in and create some blanket policy.”

Besides his big-government concerns, Woog also worried the policy change would result in higher prices for consumers.

That’s exactly the point, Hansen said.

“It’s essentially a passthrough,” he said. “If you have a lack of tax parity, you’re basically creating a tax subsidy for a lodging property and you get unintended consequences.”

Colorado State Senator Chris Hansen, D-Denver, at the Colorado Capitol in Denver on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. (Andy Colwell, Special to The Colorado Sun) Hansen also brushed off concerns about keeping tabs on how many days a property is rented out. “We’re obviously counting on the taxpayer to correctly report and remit, just as we do every other part of the tax system.”

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rado lawmaker has tried to shift vacation rentals over to commercial taxation. In 2020, state Sen. Bob Gardner, a Colorado Springs Republican, introduced a similar piece of legislation. It was rejected, but not before creating an uproar among resort-town real estate brokers and short-term rental owners in the state.

Gardner said he was just trying to start a conversation about the tax parity issue.

Hansen is fully cognizant that his legislation is likely to prompt as much feedback as an Airbnb listing that makes false promises.

“I think there’s a very loud group that owns second homes that would like not to pay appropriate property tax,” he said. “I get that. We as the legislature have a larger responsibility to have a sustainable funding mechanism for schools.”

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Tax and estate plan deadline coming soon

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t is never fun to think about taxes and even estate planning, but looming deadlines should push you to pay attention before it is too late. This December marks the last opportunity to im- FINANCIAL pact your income STRATEGIES taxes for the year and potentially your estate taxes for your heirs.

Let’s tackle income taxes first.

You have eight to maybe 10 paychecks left for the year. Check and Patricia Kummer make sure you are maximizing your 401(k) contributions. Also, see if you are eligible to contribute to an after-tax account in addition to your employee salary deferral. This may allow you to exercise the backdoor Roth when you take funds out.

The backdoor Roth is under

fire in one of the proposed tax bills. This is where an employee can overfund their 401(k) by first maximizing their pre-tax or Roth contribution and then volunteering to put additional funds into an after-tax account within the 401(k) plan. Then when you roll over those assets, the after-tax contributions can roll directly into a Roth IRA. You will need to leave the earnings in the pre-tax portion, as those have not yet been taxed.

Several proposals on Capitol Hill are targeting to eliminate this opportunity for workers to push more assets into a tax-free account through the rollover to a Roth IRA. Therefore, we would encourage as many people as possible to utilize this planning opportunity before it disappears.

The name of the game is to keep as many tax-free dollars as possible in your pocket. Therefore, the concern that income tax

brackets may rise is also good reason to do as much tax planning before year-end as possible. This could include purposely realizing capital gains, while we still have a reduced long-term tax rate, or taking additional income, including Roth conversions, to use up your tax brackets before they increase.

Estate taxes and the current estate exemption of $11.7 million per person is also under scrutiny.

We already know that beginning in 2026, the estate exemption will drop to $5.49 million (with inflation) if it is not changed before then. There are current bills that include reducing the estate exemption to $3.5 million, which would capture a large majority of the middle-class baby boomers who are planning for retirement.

Update your estate plan before year-end to make sure your plan captures the maximum estate exemption you are allowed before

it drops. You may be eligible to transfer assets to heirs through a completed gift trust, family limited partnership or other vehicles designed to keep assets from being taxed upon your death, including charitable donations or trusts.

Owning more than one property, a business or having stock options are all good things to watch out for if the estate exemption declines. You will want to be ready to adjust your estate before the calendar turns to the new year.

Once 2022 rolls around, Congress has all year to make changes that could affect us next year. Only you can take control this year and make changes that best suit you and your family.

MATH

need more one-on-one attention, and some learn best by talking with other students, he said.

“A lot of those things didn’t work as well in our first trial run of how to do online schooling,” Cianfrance said.

He anticipates that some students will continue to lag in math skills but stressed that kids and teachers need to focus on progress as much as they do on grades.

His focus: “Are we making prog-

ress and are we doing it in a way that’s reasonably fast considering all of the factors at play?”

If Colorado students continue to trail behind in math and lack basic skills, many jobs — including in-demand jobs in the trades — will simply be “out of reach” for them.

That will only create more challenges for the state’s economy, which already relies heavily on recruiting skilled workers from other states to fill high-tech jobs.

“For the most part,” Schoales said, “it’s masked our ability to prepare our own.”

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to know to move forward.

“Math is sort of unique in how it works and how it builds on itself,” Cianfrance said. “Every kid has different strengths and weaknesses.”

Some students can immediately understand a problem after watching how it’s solved. Other students

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Getting their feet wet: Candidate offer views on water issues

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his is our last question for Westminster mayoral and city council candidates. It captures what triggered the attempted recall of then-Mayor Atchison and Councilors Seitz, Skulley and Voelz. Here is the question: Do you support the current approach of raising water rates in conjunction with building a new water treatment plant at an estimated cost of $250 million using bond financing or do you support reducing the existing water rates or keeping them where they currently stand?

If you favor the latter, what is your thinking on the proposed water

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Westminster failed former chief As a former Westminster Department head for almost 30 years it was so disheartening to see how former Police Chief Tim Carlson’s personnel matter was handled. What is never mentioned in the so-called independent investigation that led to his resignation was the fact that Tim dedicated his career and his life to law enforcement and the City of Westminster.

During his time with the City he was shot, injured in a car wreck with a fleeing felon, and as with his fellow police officers, put his life on the line every day he showed up to work.

One must understand the challenge of managing a police department of hundreds of law enforcement personnel at a time in our country’s history of bitter divisions concerning the delivery of law enforcement services. Add to that a cacophony of demands by the police union. How many department heads in Westminster and other local governments have seen themselves asked to or forced to leave their positions as a result of a change in perception of their management effectiveness.

Maybe the next police chief will be considered better at “herding cats” than Chief Carlson— until they aren’t.

But there are ways to handle personnel issues in a way that honors the service an employee has given without subjecting that employee to public humiliation. Westminster woefully failed in this regard.

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treatment plant i.e. is it needed and how would it be paid for?

Mayoral candidates reply Nancy McNally “What is the truth? Planning Commission asks questions about water availability, Bill Christopher answer “there is enough water.” Can we expand Northwest Plant? Why choose the most expensive land? $400 a year per water meter to build a new plant for 20-30 years?

Citizens have invested to live in the city. They chose what fit their family. The tier system is being used to build for more density. Citizens do not want more density. Water must not become a monopoly! You have a choice.”

Anita Seitz “Providing safe, clean, reliable water to Westminster residents at the lowest rate has been my priority.

We inherited a situation where 25% of our $4 billion water and wastewater system has aged beyond its designed for life. Bonding allows us to make critical maintenance and repairs and to spread the cost overtime, ensuring new residents also

pay for infrastructure that benefits them.

Avoiding raising rates and deferring maintenance not only kicks the can, but dramatically adds to the cost of making needed investments such as the critically new water treatment plant. Learn more about my position at www.AnitaSeitz. com.”

Council candidate positions Obi Ezeadi “We must upgrade our water infrastructure. We all agree that the cost should be affordable for our SEE CHRISTOPHER, P15

Improve retention with persistent consistency

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s we continue to talk about hiring and keeping a productive and performancedriven team, we must include “ConsisWINNING tency” in our “5 C’s for Retaining Top WORDS Talent.” This is the fourth column in a five-part series, and we will conclude next week with “Culture,” and how to develop that winning culture where people are not only Michael Norton eager to join us but will also want to stay with us.

And thank you all for the email messages, your feedback is always appreciated. Many of you have mentioned a few other “C’s” that should have been included, and yes, I could have easily made this a 10-part series by adding communication, creativity, cross-training, compelling, caring, compensation, and many others that many of you had suggested. All great words for sure, and I will do my best to incorporate them in a future column.

When I settled on the 5 C’s, consistency was important because when we reviewed data and survey results for the reasons people were leaving their position, a “lack of consistency” was cited as one of the challenges they faced. When I asked for some more detail about that lack of consistency, there were a few areas worth mentioning to help us as business owners and leaders to avoid the same mistakes associated with inconsistencies.

The biggest area of concern was

around the lack of consistency in what is said, written on the walls, and published on the company website when it comes to mission, vision, purpose and values. Many exiting employees felt like these words were nothing more than a sales pitch to attract people, appease current employees, and create a public image that sounds good. Sadly, they reported that what was publicly stated was often not lived out by senior leadership, management or ownership of the company.

The second challenge with inconsistency had to do with fairness. We all know by now that no matter how hard we try, there are no secrets anymore. Seems that regardless of sensitivity, personal information such as compensation, consequences, promotions, extra perks, the overall treatment of team members, the perception is that relationships and unique one-off situations create an environment for team members to question fairness.

The third issue raised by a lack of consistency surrounds goals and objectives. Not only were the goals and objectives constantly changing, but the messaging around expectations was also seen as inconsistent. When we can’t communicate clearly defined goals and objectives, set proper expectations and then inspect what we expect, it is easy to see why our team members get frustrated enough to leave.

Top-performing organizations and businesses of all sizes who make the mission, vision, purpose and values abundantly clear, and then make sure they are lived out,

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will have a much greater chance of keeping personnel at every level. When we live and work by our values, being fair becomes so much easier. There are times when difficult decisions must be made, and there are times when we need to be firm as leaders, and when we can demonstrate consistency in being firm but fair, this will also help us retain top talent.

We are living in times of incredible change and uncertainty. This means we must be consistent and clear in articulating expectations and how what we all do, every role in the business, works toward the overall objectives of the company.

In times of change goals may shift, and that’s OK if we consistently let everyone know the “why” behind the change and how that changes the expectations of each team member.

If we want to attract and keep tremendously amazing people, let’s remember what author and motivational speaking legend Zig Ziglar said when he shared that the secret to success is “persistent consistency.”

How would your team rate your business when it comes to consistency in living out the mission and vision, treating everyone fairly, and when setting objectives? I would love to hear your story at mnorton@tramazing.com, and when we can live and work with persistent consistency, it really will be a better than good year.

Michael Norton is the grateful CEO of Tramazing.com, a personal and professional coach, and a consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator to businesses of all sizes.

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low- and fixed-income residents. It may be helpful if we consider, with an open mind, potential solutions that may exist to raise revenue and/ or reduce the cost. For example, we can establish a public bank. Currently, we take on expensive municipal bonds (from private profitmongering banks) that charge millions of dollars in interest on top of paramount. A public bank will allow Westminster to create should investments that will save money and allow us to create lowto-no-interest loans to service local needs. Local control over tax-payer deposits, owned by Westminster to serve the public interest.”

Kristine Ireland “Recent water rate increases have made Westminster’s rates much higher than surrounding cities and some of the highest in the nation, harming homeowner’s landscapes, pocketbooks, and property values.

Rates need to be rolled back to a competitive and affordable level.

Contrary to current city leaders’ opinion, former key staff members have stated that Westminster’s two existing water plants are capable of supporting Westminster’s future water needs, as their design allows them to be continually upgraded and/or expanded, making an expensive third plant unnecessary. An independent engineering assessment is needed before I would even consider construction of a third plant.”

Karen Kalavity “Many of us already know what is behind the water rate hikes…and it isn’t about “updating Westminster’s water infrastructure.” Instead, it’s about facilitating unwanted housing projects that require water. I suggest we work within our current water allocations & use new engineering to provide “grey water” opportunities for irrigating landscapes on a large scale with relatively clean water from sinks and showers. This holistic approach has already been proven at the city’s own municipal building & large lawn. We can develop the “New Downtown”, etc. with this kind of “Water Treatment” rather than constructing a new & expensive treatment plant.”

Sarah Nurmela “We all want clean, safe water and we want to be able to turn our faucets on and have water when we need it. These two values are what will continue to guide my decisions on expenditures and rates in relation to water. My current understanding is that we DO need a new water plant in order to continue to have safe, clean water. The financing mechanism for this, and how it will affect our current water rates, is something I would like to understand better—and would—before making further decisions.”

Kathryn Skulley “Aging infrastructure, public health and safety, outdated materials, new technology, and encroaching environmental threats lend to the urgency of a new water treatment plant. The hired water utility experts communicated Semper Water Treatment Plant has a 20year lifespan remaining and/or is in danger of failing if there was

an environmental tragedy, such as watershed wildfire damage. No one ever wants to raise water rates impacting residents. Doing the right thing to ensure safe, clean, and affordable water access to residents is important and responsible. We cannot kick the can down the road as councils of the past did.”

Bruce Baker “I will reduce water rates. In 2016 Council bought an unneeded, $23 million bio-solids dewatering plant, I see Water 2025 as containing more wasteful spending. The Westminster water utility has lots of money.

According to page 26 of the 2020 CAFR the Water/sewer utility has $177 million in restricted and unrestricted cash and investments. In 2020 the water utility made a profit of over $22 million on sales of $78 million (28% profit - page 27 of 2020 CAFR).”

David DeMott “We must address the affordability of water, resulting in hardship on residents and too many browned out lawns. Water is life! People should not have to struggle to afford it. We need to pause and audit where we are: I have asked how big we will be and have yet to have the question answered. Why do we need the new plant? We have two plants that each can handle capacity most of the year, allowing us to upgrade one at a time and still service water needs. We must reevaluate our path and find a way to lower rates.”

Kathleen Dodaro “I do not support raising water rates or building a new water treatment plant at this time. I want clear evidence that our current system is not working. We have been told that the water rates were raised because we needed infrastructure. I have not seen any proof to support of that.

Several million dollars was saved for water infrastructure and now nobody knows where that money may be. We already have one of the newest treatment facilities next to Broomfield. The residents deserve the truth. I do not believe we can justify taking on additional bond debt or asking for higher taxes/ fees until we conduct an audit. I am committed to investigating these issues.”

Jon Voelz did not respond to the question at hand.

Time is getting short Without much surprise, the candidates are divided on which direction they would go on water rates and the proposed new water treatment plant. The two mayoral candidates differed in their positions while four council candidates supported and five did not support the new water plant and ensuing water rates. Jon Voelz chose not to respond. The point of considering alternative financing was offered up by one candidate. Also, the positions taken pretty much follow partisan lines with one exception. Now that we know there will be a new city manager, perhaps the thinking of the new administration could change on pushing ahead on the new water treatment plant. Plus, the election is only 13 days away.

Bill Christopher is a former Westminster city manager and RTD board member. His opinions are not necessarily those of Colorado Community Media. You can contact him at bcjayhawk68@gmail.com.

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Standing straight: New treatments for an old problem New surgical techniques mean faster recovery for scoliosis patients

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Bailee standing straight up with a corrected spine. She is able to participate in swimCOURTESY OF JANICE WHITE ming and gymnastics.

hornton’s Bailee White is a pretty typical sixth-grader who likes to swim and do gymnastics. Thanks to some new personalized treatments, she has a pretty good shot at continuing to get to enjoy both for the rest of her life.

Bailee was born with scoliosis and had been in and out of Denver’s Children’s Hospital since she was born. Her pediatrician noticed something was off and recommended Bailee’s parents consult with the orthopedic department.

She was diagnosed with scoliosis – an abnormal sideways curving of the spine – before she could walk, but early on Janice White, Bailee’s mom knew she didn’t want to put her daughter in a back brace.

“We decided once she was 11-years old we were going to do surgery. We were all excited, and Bailee was excited to have it done, too, before she went into middle school,” Janice said.

Bailee had her surgery on May 11 this year. She was back up on her feet and walking within a few hours and, a few weeks later, she was doing her favorite activities – including backbends.

“They discharged her with no restrictions. As soon as we went home, I had a checklist of the types of stretches she could do to get herself back to normal. Because she’s a child, they heal so fast and they’re so active, they do not give them any restrictions on bending,” Janice said.

The quick turnaround was due to some new methods, according to Children’s Hospital Pediatric and Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon Dr. Sumeet Garg.

“We used a brand-new technology, customizing rods for Bailee’s scoliosis, (which is) a three-dimensional curvature of the spine,

“ Garg said. “It’s an abnormal twisting or curvature. Sometimes they are born with it, but most commonly it’s developed during the adolescent years.”

Garg, who came to Children’s from St. Louis, has been a pediatric spine surgeon since 2010, said doctors are unsure just what triggers scoliosis in adolescence.

“Most kids who develop in adolescence, we don’t know why it happened,” Garg said. “There’s a word called ‘idiopathic’. It’s a kind of a generic word that is used for a lot of medical diseases. It means no known cause, so it’s called Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.”

But they do know that it’s best to treat children, and the younger the better. Left alone, it can be disabling to an adult.

“The reason we treat children when they’re younger is that with anything in medicine, younger kids recover faster, “ Garg said.

“They have fewer complications or problems with surgery, we can get them straighter and back to a normal alignment much better than adults. Which is why when the curves get big enough, it’s recommended to treat them.”

Preparation versus intuition The basic type of spinal surgery has been done since the 1950s but there has been a lot of development in recent years that make it safer, with better results and quicker recovery, Garg said.

“In the past, when taking care of these kids in the operating room, the metal rod that you use to realign the spine was one long rod,” Garg said. “So while in surgery they would make measurements of the area, cut the metal rods, and use metal benders to bend it into the shape to fit the patient. The doctor had to use judgment on the length and bends of the rod. It’s how it was done for years.”

But the basic methodology changed in 2020. Doctors now use a computerized simulation based on their patient’s x-rays to simulate the correction of the spine ahead of the surgery. They can create a model of what the spine should SEE SCOLIOSIS, P17

Fan Expo Denver reunites fandoms for fun COMING ATTRACTIONS

Clarke Reader

When it was announced back in December that Pop Culture Classroom was cancelling the 2021 Denver Pop Culture Con, it appeared that it was going to be two full years before fans of all things comics, science fiction and fantasy were able to get together. But like Thanos himself once said, fandom is inevitable.

Now, Fan Expo Denver: Special Edition is here, thanks to a partnership with Pop Cultural Classroom, an organization that uses pop culture to increase educational opportunities, inclusivity and diversity, and Fan Expo HQ, the largest comic con producer in the country.

“We’ve all stayed inside, supported our

healthcare heroes, and done our part to keep our communities safe, and now, we’re thrilled to finally come back together, stronger than ever,” said Adam Kullberg, interim Executive Director of Pop Culture Classroom, in a provided statement. “Fan Expo Denver: Denver will give our community a chance to come together and celebrate creativity and pop culture in ways we haven’t been able to for a while. We’re overjoyed to be able to bring that connection back to Denver this October.”

I’ve gathered what you need to know about the event to ensure you have a safe and fun time: The basics:

Fan Expo Denver will from Friday, Oct. 29 through Sunday, Oct. 31 at the Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St. in Denver.

The event is open from 4 to 9 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

The event will be 75 percent of the size of the normal event, but will still include vendors and artisans, workshops and panels and celebrity and creative guests.

Tickets and information can be found at www.fanexpodenver.com.

Celebrity attendees: The lineup includes: SEE READER, P17

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look like and what the ideal rod would be to hold that three-dimensionally improved shape.

“So instead of having to cut and bend the rod in surgery the metal is forged into that specific shape and length,” Garg said. “So in surgery, when it’s time to place that rod to straighten the child’s back, you already have it planned out (how) to pull the spine to the rod to get a three-dimensionally appropriate correction.”

Preparation beats intuition, Garg added.

“I believe by pre-planning it, we can do a better job than just intuition, using our experience and guessing in surgery.”

The rods stay in place as the child grows and are designed to provide support lifelong.

The metal rod is meant to be tissue-specific, so the surgeon chooses between two different metals, titanium, and a cobalt chrome alloy. How patients’ scoliosis presents and what the surgeon expects to determine what metals get used.

“With a lot of medicine, and you may see this in other fields, we’re trying more to personalized surgery, so instead of one size fits all, we are trying to customize the surgery to the patient to give them a better result,” Garg said.

For Bailee’s surgery, they used a cobalt chrome alloy, which allows for a little bit more powerful correction than titanium.

Avoiding back pain Without surgery, Bailee’s curve would have continued to worsen as

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William Shatner - Star Trek and real-life space traveler Christopher Eccleston - “Doctor Who” and “The Leftovers” Giancarlo Esposito - “The Mandalorian” and “Breaking Bad” Billie Piper - Doctor Who and “Penny Dreadful” Zachary Quinto - Star Trek and “Heroes” Michael Rooker” - “Guardians of the Galaxy” and “The Walking Dead” Safety measures: Masks are mandatory when attending the event, and an approved mask is required to be worn always covering the nose and mouth, except while eating and drinking when stationary. This applies to all people age 2 and older. According to provided information, approved masks must: Have two or more layers of breathable fabric.

Completely cover the nose and mouth.

Fit snugly against the sides of the wearer’s face and have no gaps.

Other Covid-19 rules include: advising guests to stay home if they’re not feeling well; attendees should wash or sanitize their hands often; and when possible, keep a safe distance for other guests.

LEFT: The x-ray of the abnormal twisting and curvature of Bailee’s spine before surgery.

RIGHT: Bailee’s spine after the customizing rods were placed to straighten the spine.

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she got older, even into adulthood, Garg said. Adults who have scoliosis often suffer from back pain as the curvature becomes bigger and more visually apparent.

“Their shoulders will be uneven and may develop a hump in their back, “ Garg said. “They lose selfconfidence and self-esteem. When you put those two reasons with the progressive deformity and the progressive pain – its the main reasons that families may choose to have surgery as a teenager adolescent.”

Bailee is in the sixth grade now and her favorite subjects are art and science.

“When I grow up I want to be a nurse,” she said.

“The best part about these efforts in terms of research and innovation, we are seeing our kids get back to sports quicker because it’s a big deal to have a surgery like this. It’s rewarding to see them recover and get through the hard times after surgery, but within a few weeks,” said Garg.

“The families don’t have to worry anymore, it’s a sense of relief for the families. It’s joyous to see them succeeding, excelling whether its athletics, school, arts, or drama, whatever they enjoy doing, we just want to get them back to that.”

Levys get together to celebrate ‘Schitt’s Creek’ It’s been about a year-and-a-half since Schitt’s Creek aired its last episode and I still miss the hilarity, heart and one-liners the show delivered better than almost anyone in recent memory. The Rose family was always a delight to spend time with and at least part of that came from the fact that it was a family affair in many ways.

Eugene and Dan Levy, the father and son duo behind the camera and in front, have written a book called “Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: The Story of Schitt’s Creek.” To launch the book Barnes and Noble is hosting a one-night event with the authors at New York’s Beacon Theatre which will be livestreamed at 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25. With the Levys doing their thing, you know it’s going to be absolutely hilarious.

A ticket to the livestream includes a copy of the book. Get a ticket at onlocationlive.com/product/bestwishes-the-story-of-schitts-creekwarmest-regards.

from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 24.

Tickets for the 21-and-older event include a pumpkin, Jack-o-Lantern carving tools and one seasonal cocktail. Those in attendance can practice the holiday ritual of adding some personality to their pumpkins, enjoy the atmosphere and meet some new people. Reserve a spot at https://unionstationindenver.com/ event/carving-cocktails-2021/.

Denver’s Union Station invites pumpkin carvers You really can’t go wrong spending time in Denver’s Union Station, but one thing you probably wouldn’t expect to work on there is your pumpkin carving skills. But you can do just that at the Carving and Cocktails event held at the station, 1701 Wynkoop St. in Denver,

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Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Dr. Dog at the Ogden Theatre Philadelphia’s Dr. Dog are the kind of indie rock band that owe as much to The Band as they do alt-rock legends Pavement. The group has been together for around 20 years but recently announced that they’re not going to be touring anymore - that doesn’t mean they’re breaking up or stopping live performances. Its just not going to be tours that take them all over the country and world anymore.

With that in mind, you really shouldn’t miss their Last Tour stop at the Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave in Denver, at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 24. This will be a great venue for their blend of folk rock and garage influences and I’m sure it’ll be an emotional farewell to life on the road.

For tickets, visit www.axs.com/ events/404679/dr-dog-tickets.

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

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Denver Art Museum opens reimagined Martin Building Renovation of DAM’s north building was initiated by $25M gift

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Denver Art Museum has reopened the Martin Building, formerly called the Ponti or North Building, after renovation initiated by a $25 million lead gift by Lanny and Sharon Martin.

A preview on Oct. 13 introduced reorganized exhibits and public spaces on seven levels and cited programming such as the extensive offerings for schoolchildren that has been delayed by construction, and celebrated ongoing visitor services throughout the DAM campus.

There’s also the all-new Anna and John J. Sie Welcome Center, funded with help from a $12 million gift from the Sies.

It’s the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Ponti Building, which was designed by Italian architect Gio Ponti along with two Denver architects. Plans included the addition of a 650-seat auditorium, which was never built, hence there was some available space that was expanded.

Museum director Christoph Heinrich introduced Lanny Martin, chairman of the board of trustees, and complimented the architectural firm Machado Silvetti for its patience.

“Everybody had ideas,” Heinrich noted. He also thanked the craftspeople who worked on the project and announced that the public will be welcomed on the weekend of Oct. 24 in a three-day open house to “this place of joy, creativity and healing.”

His talk included a “special thumbs-up to the 650 volunteers who are the backbone of Denver Art Museum visitor services.” He spoke of millions more donated for programming and a $175 million endowment.

Heinrich also congratulated the talented curators who imagined new galleries. In the past 10 years, museum staff realized that sizable open rooftop spaces were not being used

A sign outside the Denver Art Museum’s Martin Building bears the names of the donors whose $25 million contribution initiated the COURTESY PHOTO BY ERIC STEPHENSON building’s renovation.

as expected, while indoor spaces became crowded when a popular exhibit was in place. Note the special care devoted to the entries.

Attendees at a press preview were reminded to pay particular attention to the building’s distinctive windows, part of Ponti’s original design, with each frame a special view of Denver. Sizes and shapes vary and each is special.

Heinrich celebrated “the city’s patronage of arts and culture” and Mayor Michael Hancock happily said: “I’m jazzed! Denver is a national leader in arts and culture.”

Attendees gathered first in the new Sie center, which features big curved windows used in the construction, a first.

Attention will turn to hosting the 200,000 kids who visit the museum each year, free, with each one gaining a new perspective on what creative people can offer to one’s world,

when you let them in ...

Architect Ponti, who died in 1979 at the age of 87, will long be remembered in Denver for his imagination and consideration for those who will visit his really inviting building.

The exhibits in the Martin Building include: Level One: Revision: Art in the Americas. Level Two: Architecture and design, Northwest Coast and Alaskan Indian Art. Level Three: Indigenous Arts of North America, including exploration of identity, reframing of history through Indigenous eyes and the

continuum of creativity. Level Four: Latin American Art and the Art of the Ancient Americas. Level Five: Asian Art. Level Six: European Art before 1800; Photography; Textile Art and Fashion. Level 7: Western American Art. Also on the campus is the Hamilton Building, with more recent European, Asian and traveling art exhibits.

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October 21, 2021

Watermedia Exhibition is an artistic tribute David Schnarch honored at CAE’s national watermedia exhibition

BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

If you had ever been in Ruth Morehouse and David Schnarch’s house when they lived in Evergreen, it would have been apparent that they appreciate art.

“There was art all over our house,” said Morehouse who recently moved to be with her daughter in Hotchkiss, Colorado.

That is why she decided to honor Schnarch, who died a year ago, by sponsoring the 48th Rocky Mountain National Watermedia exhibition at Center for the Arts Evergreen. The show will be displayed until Oct. 30.

The Dr. David Schnarch Memorial Award for the best of show along with a $2,500 prize went to Jacqueline Dorsey of Athens, Georgia, for her watercolor “Unraveled.”

Dorsey said of the painting: “My painting, `Unraveled,’ was inspired by the 2020 election and the ongoing political and social divide in America. … I felt (the model’s) posture and somber look captured the surprisingly tenuous nature of our democracy and my own angst at the time. The stars subtly flying off the flag signify our country’s divide.”

Morehouse said she wanted to do something to honor Schnarch’s memory in a meaningful way, and this was a good way to do it.

CAE officials said Morehouse had been integral in making CAE what it is today by serving on the board of directors and volunteering at CAE events, and Schnarch, wanting to support his wife, got involved in smaller but meaningful ways. For example, he helped with parking at CAE events such as Summerfest.

“He was an internationally known psychologist,” Morehouse said, “and when he was home, he would park cars or take on other volunteer duties. I always admired the fact that he would get his hands dirty, and there was camaraderie among the men who were parking cars.”

Sara Miller, senior director of CAE’s exhibitions, education and outreach, called the couple valuable

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About the show Miller said CAE received 485 submissions for the nationally renowned show, and artist Steve Griggs, the show’s juror, selected 65 paintings that are displayed at CAE. The show represents artists from 29 states, and 21 of the pieces are by Colorado artists, including two by local artists: “The Legend of the White Buffalo” by Olga and Aleksey Ivanov and “Coming Down Kebler” by Cathy Jones.

This show, in its fourth year at

IF YOU GO Center for the Arts Evergreen is hosting the 48th annual Rocky Mountain National Watermedia exhibition through Oct. 30 at the gallery, 31880 Rocky Village Drive. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

CAE, has generated a lot of enthusiasm among the community, and CAE has been able to do outreach through gallery tours with student and adult groups, and Griggs taught special watercolor classes.

“Every year this show is such a beautiful show,” Miller said “We felt like the caliber of work this year, in particular, was off the charts. Artists were creating in the midst of COVID, and it went beyond cultural diversity and quality of work.”

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A parrot paradise in the country Foundation helps birds thrive in rural Elbert County

BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Near the corner of County Roads 13 and 158 in rural Elbert County, about 12 miles southeast of downtown Parker, large, vibrantly colored parrots live on the grounds of The Gabriel Foundation.

The foundation is a “parrot welfare organization providing for the complete physical, psychological, and environmental well-being of the parrots in our care,” its website says. It also arranges adoptions of parrots, with the motto: “Adopt, don’t shop.”

Founded in 1995 by lifelong parrot lover and avian consultant Julie Weiss Murad, the nonprofit foundation was first based in Aspen, but moved to the rolling hills north of Elizabeth in 2005. Currently, the property houses roughly 400 birds, though the foundation hopes to work its way to 350 birds so each will have more space and receive even better care.

Asked why there are so many parrots in need of homes, aviary operations manager Jessica Boone explained that many parrots live extraordinarily long lives. “Many of the birds who come through the foundation have outlived their own-

ers,” she said.

Boone also said that many of the foundation’s birds come from unfortunate circumstances. “A lot of the birds come from hoarding situations, while many come from homes that cannot afford to take care of such a maintenance-heavy pet.”

Roughly 75% of the birds are adopted out, with more than 100 birds having been rescued since the start of 2021. Since the inception of the foundation, thousands of birds have come through the doors of The Gabriel Foundation and have been adopted out to families.

Staff members at The Gabriel Foundation say they work diligently to ensure that the birds they adopt out go to safe, loving homes. Before visiting the foundation for the first time, potential adopters must take online courses about parrots and parrot care.

Potential adopters are also required to visit The Gabriel Foundation at least five times to participate in bird education. On their visits, potential adopters learn about diet, enrichment and enclosures. They also do extensive touring to narrow down which bird is right for them and their family. Potential adopters are also required to provide photos of their at-home enclosures before they are able to take the birds home.

Many of the birds at the foundation have their own large enclosures, while some have chosen to pair-bond and live together. Some,

like the macaws visible from County Road 13, spend a lot of their time in groups. They are divided by sex to avoid breeding.

The birds are given regular baths and are fed a varied and nutrientrich diet comprising everything from leafy green breakfast salad to hearty nuts and grains. They also have an abundance of toys and items for chewing.

Many locals and those within the parrot community donate cardboard boxes and old phone books and newspapers for chewing. The staff and volunteers also make many of the toys the parrots regularly play with.

The Gabriel Foundation currently has 15 employees and roughly 100 active volunteers.

“I love working here because my day is never the same,” said Boone, a decade-long staff member. “I also love working around the birds because I think of them as individuals with their own personalities.”

Like many nonprofit organizations, The Gabriel Foundation has been impacted by COVID-19. Prior to the start of the pandemic, staff gave regular tours and held events for visitors. Now, tours are curtailed and visits ate by appointment; go online to thegabrielfoundation.org for information.

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A second life for lost luggage at DIA Airport donates forgotten bags to Denver Rescue Mission

BY AMANDA HORVATH ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS

Denver International Airport handles a massive amount of luggage every year. In 2019, the last full year before the COVID-19 pandemic, 69 million passengers traveled through the airport with bags in tow. Some of those travelers left their empty bags behind.

Sometimes people will throw away their luggage because they want to consolidate their things to save on baggage fees. Or, maybe a wheel or zipper breaks and they leave a suitcase at the airport. DIA collects whatever is left behind.

“Once we find that luggage that is clearly being abandoned — being set next to a trash can — we don’t want that just to be thrown away in a central landfill, especially when there is ... a higher and better purpose that it can go to,” said Scott Morrissey, vice president of sustainability for DIA. Enter Denver Rescue Mission.

The nonprofit organization works to create change in the lives of people experiencing homelessness in Denver. Part of its mission includes the Ministry Outreach Center, located in Denver’s Park Hill neighborhood.

“One part is the warehouse, the home of all of our supplies. Any non-cash donation comes through the warehouse and is received here, stored here, sorted out, and then distributed from here,” said Jesse Ludema, the director of the Ministry Outreach Center.

At the center, the abandoned pieces of luggage get a new purpose.

About every month or so, Denver Rescue Mission picks up a batch of empty suitcases and bags from DIA to distribute to the unhoused community it serves.

“For many people in the homeless community they have very few belongings,” said Ludema. “And so if you’re walking around and trying to get back on your feet, having something to store your possessions in is really important.”

This particular partnership with a focus on luggage donations between DIA and Denver Rescue Mission started about three years ago. In 2018, Morrissey said the airport donated 835 pieces of luggage, and in 2019, it gave 719 pieces.

Morrissey does say in 2020, that number was much lower, likely because the number of passengers who went through DIA dropped significantly due to COVID-19.

Piles of lost luggage sit waiting, stored on a shelf at Denver International Airport. Now, the airport plans to begin donating that PHOTOS COURTESY OF DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT luggage to the Denver Rescue Mission.

“Not a huge amount in the context of 69 million passengers. But they are bags that can go and have a second life and support the clients of the Denver Rescue Mission,” said Morrissey.

So far in 2021 donations are still lower than at the start of the partnership, again with passenger numbers not quite at where they were pre-pandemic. But any donation can make a big difference in a person’s life. “[It is] a need that we don’t often think of. We think of food, clothing, the essentials, but something to carry that in is critically important.

So it is a need that is expressed often,” said Ludema.

And that need has grown even more in just the last year. The Metro Denver Homeless Initiative conducts a “Point in Time Count” to determine how many people are experiencing homelessness in the Denver area. This year’s count found the number of people experiencing homelessness for the first time doubled from 2020 to 2021.

“I think anyone who has worked with the homeless community here in Denver has seen the need increase for more resources, for more items just overall,” said Ludema. “It seems like we need to find a better way to help our homeless brothers and sisters in need.”

It seems now more than ever

nonprofits like Denver Rescue Mission could use the help. Thankfully, Ludema says this luggage donation partnership is just one of many beneficial partnerships. Most major grocery store chains in Colorado donate leftover food, several food banks help out regularly, and different individuals or companies often come to Denver Rescue Mission with donations.

“There’s just probably hundreds of companies that may do drives every single year or twice a year, and may say, ‘Hey, we want to get our company together and collect coats, or we want to collect hygiene products, or what is it that you need us to collect?’” said Ludema, “I’m really blown away by people’s generosity to help.”

And that’s exactly how the relationship with DIA started. At first, it was donations of unused food from the airline flight kitchens as well as some food and beverage conces-

sions. Then it grew into this new baggage partnership.

“You can have those conversations in real time to say, you know, `We have this product, is it something that can be beneficial to people?’

And they [Denver Rescue Mission] understand what those needs are,” said Morrissey. “It’s really important for us to find those opportunities to positively contribute to the community.”

“Just all across America in our world, there’s so many problems,” said Ludema. “And so to experience generosity firsthand, and to see people really are willing to give and help is certainly very encouraging.”

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

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Spiders: It’s that time of year

Common spiders that sneak into your home and how to deal with them

BY OLIVIA JEWELL LOVE OLOVE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

This time of year, eight-legged creatures can take a crisp fall breeze as an open invitation into our homes.

James Fiala, owner of Environmental Pest Control, sees people dealing with spiders indoors during this time of year.

“All spiders are going to try to get in. They try to overwinter is what they do,” he said.

Fiala has some tips for unwelcome guests in your home as it gets colder.

“Vacuum cleaners are very powerful pest control tools,” he said.

He recommends vacuuming around the edges of your house and avoid storing things right by entry doors.

“I always tell people: Minimize what you have by the foundation of the house, clear out the window wells of your house. Window wells are chronic for spiders, by the way.”

Fiala says now is a great time to clean out your window wells, which you should be doing twice a year.

They can serve as breeding grounds and hospitable habitats for spiders trying to overwinter in your home.

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doors and windows can be good deterrents for insects and rodents.

Fiala recommends if you see a spider that does not look friendly, do not be afraid to use your shop vacuum to get rid of it, or even break out the glue traps to mitigate future problems.

Take a spin through this list of a few common spiders that could sneak into your house this fall.

Funnel weaver spiders Funnel weaver spiders are the most common spiders found in Colorado homes this time of the year. These spiders are harmless to humans but resemble the brown recluse, which does not naturally occur in Colorado. Funnel weaver spiders are darker brown and lack the characteristic “violin” shape that brown recluses have on their backs.

Ground spiders Ground spiders usually reside under rocks or logs and only come out to hunt prey. When the weather turns cold, some species of ground spiders wander indoors. They are harmless to humans.

Wolf spiders Wolf spiders are gray and brown, and some species can get quite large and are mistaken for tarantulas. Wolf spiders may enter areas of new development that disturb their habitat but are generally shy around humans. Larger species may bite.

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Widow spiders Widow spiders build their homes in dark undisturbed areas, like old animal burrows, window wells, cellars, garage corners and crawl spaces. Red and orange markings on the underside of the abdomen is a physical characteristic of a widow spider. The widow spider has a painful bite, and it contains nerve venom, which can be dangerous.

Brown recluse spiders Brown Recluse spiders are

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The spider’s venom is damaging to human cells.

This list is not all inclusive of the spiders in Colorado. To find more on common spiders in the area, CSU extension provides more information.

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From No. 5 on the staff to regional title-game winner Trujillo wins regional title game, sends Ravens to state 4A tournament

BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

THORNTON – Riverdale Ridge freshman pitcher Brynn Trujillo started the softball season as the Ravens’ No. 5 starter.

Fast forward to mid-October, and you would have found her on the mound in the class 4A regional title game against Golden High School on the Ravens’ field.

Trujillo threw a five-inning complete game. She allowed three hits, struck out seven and had plenty of help from her offense. RRHS beat the Demons 11-1 to win a second straight regional softball title and a berth in this week’s state 4A softball tournament at Aurora Sports Park. It starts Friday, Oct. 22.

“Here she is being the pitcher we chose to put in the circle for the championship game,” RRHS coach Ray Garza said. “We’ve got two good pitchers. When one isn’t pitching, the other one is hitting home runs.”

Garza was referring to Aubree Davis, the winning pitcher in Riverdale Ridge’s 17-2 blowout win over Palisade. Davis threw a three-hitter over two innings and struck out one. Trujillo finished up by striking out the side. Neila Lucero provided

some offensive punch with two hits and three RBIs. Mullin had three hits and drove in four runs. Madyson Ortiz had three hits and drove in a run, and Sydnee Fordham added three hits.

In the game against Golden, Davis hit two home runs and drove in four. Emma Hodnet had three hits and three RBIs. Mullin added a base hit and a pair of RBIs. “It’s a nice problem to have,” Garza said. “She (Davis) has done good job of sharing the responsibilities in the circle. We’ve had some surprises in the circle. I just sit back and smile and let them do their thing.

The tournament begins Friday, Oct. 22. Pairings were due Oct. 18, after press time.

“I don’t know what to say. I’m discombobulated,” Garza said.

“There are so many girls who do so many things for this program.

A lot of people didn’t think we’d be here. A lot of girls who’ve stepped in and done a great job. There’s so much that goes into this. It’s fun to sit back and relax. We’re going to get prepared to see what we can do to get us to where we want to be.

There is a lot of work to be done.

“I don’t care who we play,” Garza added. “You’ve got to show up every day and play. I’m not sure what’s going to happen. We’re going to be there, and we’re going to give it everything we can. To be 22-3 is something I never thought would have happened.”

Riverdale Ridge freshman pitcher Brynn Trujillo sends a pitch toward the plate during her team’s state tournament-clinching win over Golden Oct. 16 in Thornton.

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Legacy’s Gaffney makes his college choice

BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

BROOMFIELD -- It’s a little early to be thinking along these lines. But in holiday parlance, Legacy High School’s Kieran Gaffney made his list, checked it twice and found out that Cochise College in Sierra Vista, Arizona, was pretty nice.

He committed to the school. He’ll sign his letter later.

“Cochise has been one of the better junior colleges in the country

over the last 15 years,” Gaffney said.

“I have followed them for a long time, and I know that they have a good job placing guys at four-year schools when they are done.

“I also really wanted to go juco because I have to opportunity to play the first two years out of high school.”

Gaffney batted .270 for the Lightning last season. Four of his 17 hits were for extra bases, and he drove in 13 runs.

“Yes, I took a visit, and I con-

firmed my thoughts that this is where I wanted to be,” Gaffney said. “I had contact with a few other schools and even more after I came back from the fall classic. But Cochise was always on the top of my list.”

Like a lot of high-school athletes, Gaffney found the recruiting process to be a bit more difficult because of coronavirus. For him, involved a lot more videos and phone calls.

Gaffney compiled an on-base per-

centage of .385 a season ago. His onbase plus slugging percentage was .734. He’s not sure what he wants to do after he finishes school.

“Honestly, I haven’t thought that far right now,” he said. “I am focused on playing baseball for as long as I can. But I plan on majoring in business. I’m nervous, scared and excited. Choosing a college takes some pressure off me, But we have really high expectations for this upcoming season so the pressure will still be there.”

CHSAA to start new playoff structure next year

BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

AURORA – For the Colorado High School Activities Association, the playoff structure is a case of “out with the old and in with a new version of the old.”

CHSAA’s board of directors won’t use CHSAA’s Ratings Performance Index as the sole means to choose playoff teams starting next year. Instead, the method will be a combination of CHSAA’s RPI numbers and ratings from MaxPreps. This applies to team sports: baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball and volleyball.

League champions and winners

of district tournaments for smaller schools, such as Stargate School in Thornton and Fort Lupton High School, still earn automatic spots in their respective state tournaments.

Brad Cochi, director of digital media for CHSAA, said a committee survey found 83% in favor of what was called “a universal tournament capture system” to choose the field for all CHSAA sports. Of those, almost two-thirds preferred the combination of RPI and MaxPreps rankings.

“The genesis of this process began last year when we heard from sport committees and members of the association, who identi-

fied the need to look at alternative methods to capture state tournaments,” CHSAA Board President Luke DeWolfe said in a statement.

“Because this is a board policy, the board identified that the best avenue to do that would be to have a committee formed to look at some alternatives.”

Head-to-head record is the tiebreaker for any final postseason qualifying spots, Cochi said.

The present postseason criteria (CHSAA RPI rankings) continue through the end of this school year.

Cochi said the board did not take up the issue of seeding for postseason play, just the means to qualify.

“The seeding process will be ad-

dressed at a later date by sports committees and the CHSAA legislative council process,” Cochi said.

CHSAA board member Ernie Derrera, former athletic director at Frederick High School, said there was a desire in the state to look at how teams qualified for postseason play.

“There needed to be a way that we could find a process that most people thought was fair,” he said in a statement. “Once our committee got together, we started with the survey, and we examined that data. I think the group we had was an experienced group that all came in with open minds and looked at the survey for what it was.”

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Westminster junior homecoming royalty (Andres Gayton, left, and Liliah Cousins, right) gather on the field at Memorial Stadium Oct. 15.

Westminster junior running back Quentin Watson breaks through the Adams City defense on his way to score the PHOTOS BY STEFAN BRODSKY Wolves’ first touchdown Oct. 15 at Memorial Stadium. Westminster won 34-20.

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“It was clearly a personal attack, trumped up to look like city business,” Salazar said.

Resident Sandra Wolfe said councilors should do better.

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Resident Rebecca Bean said she voted for Phillips and continued to

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“This is some small-time, smalltown stuff and Thornton is a big city, a diverse city with lots perspectives,” Bean said. “If you can’t come together as a group, there is no hope for us. I’m going to ask that in the future you work as a group, try to represent all of Thornton residents and really just fight for us instead of with each other.”

Forgive and move on Councilors didn’t respond to residents’ comments during the audience participation item on the agenda, but saved their responses for their comment period. Councilor Phillips called it a debacle but urged residents to forgive the other councilors.

“We are going to have to forgive them because good leadership is about bringing people together,” Phillps said. “That’s what is good for our kids. Do you know what’s not good for our kids? This constant and divisive attacking. It’s horrible.

That’s not good for our kids, and our kids are watching and they are seeing what kind of leaders are we.”

She also urged residents to vote in the Nov. 2 election.

Councilor Jessica Sandgren also noted the election.

“As you can tell, it is an election year and unfortunately the bullying has already begun,” Sandgren said.

She reiterated her criticism of

Phillips.

“Some council members continue to spread lies and false information and avoid telling the truth about whether or not they live in the city,” Sandgren said. “Serving as a local representative is so important because we interact daily with our residents, whether it be at the grocery store, car wash, gym or whatever. It’s not like representatives that live in Washington D.C. at the local level, we expect our leaders to live in the city they represent.”

Councilor Angie Bedola, also seeking a second term in November’s election, defended herself. She’s a servant leader at heart, she said.

“This has nothing to do with power or getting my ego stroked,” she said.

She said that had tried to work with other councilors she disagreed with, but had been “beaten with my own olive branch.”

“It is very difficult to sit here and listen to things said by these people that are not even in my ward,” Bedolla said. “They are not my constituents, however, I proudly serve the entire city. Again, I just think we need to take the politics out of politics and just move forward.”

Mayor Kulmann declined to comment at the meeting.

“There are a lot of things I could say tonight, but I was raised in the South,” Kulmann said. “My mother would not appreciate it, so I will end my comments with that.”

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Northglenn athletic director Nick Kosovich said there was a COVID quarantine on the Norse’s football team. The game will not be made up.

Soccer Vista Peak got past Northglenn 3-2 in double overtime in Aurora Oct. 12. Trace Ho-Tran and Dyllan Fry scored the goals for the Norse.

NHS goalkeeper Aroldo Constanza Venegas made 19 saves.

Kristopher Lage and Ramon Holguin Garcia scored the goals for Northlenn as the Norse slipped past Rangeview 2-1 in Aurora Oct. 13. Javier Vidrio assisted on both goals.

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Stargate School Volleyball Peak to Peak downed Stargate School 25-13, 25-20, 25-23 on the Pumas’ floor Oct. 11. No stats were available for either team.

Soccer Bishop Machebeuf beat the Eagles 4-1 in Thornton Oct. 12. Eduardo De Lorea had two of the goals for the Buffaloes. No stats were available for Stargate.

Manual turned back the Eagles 6-1 in Thornton Oct. 14. Josefat Rodriguez scored five of the Thunderbolts’ goals. No stats were available for Stargate School.

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Cross country AURORA -- Northglenn’s Isabella Paswaters finished 13th in the girls race at the Eastern Metro Athletic Conference league meet Oct. 13 at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds.

She posted a time of 23:03.5.

Other point producers for the Norse were Sydney Reese (16th, 23:30.6), Braelynn Reed (27th, 25:52.3), Mymy Clemons (28th, 26;27.1) and Rilee Bloomer (32nd 26:57.5).

On the boys side, Daniel Recio won the boys race in a time of 17:01.3. The other point producers were Adam Hill (14th, 19:52.4), Brian Plough (20th, 20:26.4), Dominic Gordon (28th, 21:24.7) and Dalton Davey (33rd, 21:33.5).

The Norse were fourth in the girls team point standings and finished fifth in the boys race.

Riverdale Ridge High School State tennis tournament PUEBLO -- Riverdale Ridge’s Ryan O’Callaghan came out on the short end of a 6-0, 6-0 score to Cheyenne Mountain’s Steven Zhou in the opening round of the state 4A tennis tournament at City Park Oct. 14.

O’Callaghan made it to the playback round. Zhou advanced to the finals. O’Callaghan lost in straight sets to Vail Christian’s Nate Nabansal in the first round of playbacks.

Volleyball Riverdale Ridge slipped past

Mountain View 23-25, 25-14, 25-23, 23-25, 15-12 in Loveland Oct. 12.

Rylee Stark and Mahala Lampshire led the Ravens with eight kills. Tiana Fisher had six. Taea Remington contributed five. Stark, Lampshire and Jadynn Black had two aces.

No stats were available for Mountain View.

The Ravens’ win streak reached three matches after a 22-25, 25-16, 25-19, 25-16 win at Severance Oct. 14. Lampshire had eight kills for RRHS. Black added seven, and kiera Bartlett contributed six.

Peightan Swanson had nine kills to pace the Silver Knights.

Soccer Northridge shut out Riverdale Ridge 2-0 in Thornton Oct. 12.

Both tallies came in the first half.

No stats were available for either team.

The Ravens beat Frederick 2-1 in double overtime Oct. 14 in Thornton. Marcos Meza scored Frederick’s goal. RRHS goals came from Larsen Pocs and Fernando Menchaca.

RRHS improved to 9-4-1 this season with a 4-2 road win against Roosevelt Oct. 16. No stats were available.

Cross country FORT MORGAN: Here are Riverdale Ridge’s results from the Longs Peak League cross country meet Oct. 14 at Riverside Park: Girls: 22. Savannah Mommens, 21:18.7 (season best). .27. Joanna Pataluna, 21:43.9. The Ravens did not field enough runners for a team score.

Boys: 12. Deven Nelasco, 17:05.6.

19. Aric Hunsaker, 17;28.4. 31. Devon

Martinez, 17:59.6. 40. Camron Gallardo, 18:25.7. 47. Derek Maurradino, 18:46.3. RRHS was fifth in the team point standings.

Football DENVER -- George Washington High School topped Riverdale Ridge 35-14 at All-City Stadium Oct. 16. No stats were available for either team.

Legacy High School State 5A tennis DENVER -- It was a tough opening day for the six members of the Legacy High School tennis team who qualified for the state tournament at Gates Tennis Center.

Legacy’s Rufus Thompson and Samuel Law fell 6-2, 6-4 to Regis’ James Lynch and Aidran Sobolevsky in the first round at No. 1 doubles. Lynch and Sobolevsky lost in the semifinals, which elimimanted Thompson and Law from playback possibilities.

At No. 3 doubles, Legacy’s David Johnson and Samuel Neuhalfen fall 6-4, 7-5 to Brian Kong and Mathis Joens of Lakewood. The Tigers’ duo lost in the quarterfinals, so Johnson and Neuhalfen were out of the tournament.

At No. 3 singles, Valor Christian’s Ryan Greenfield beat the Lightning’s Alex Anthony 6-1, 6-4. But because Greenfield also won his quarterfinal match (against Fairview’s Isaac Christensen), Anthony is still alive for a playback chance later in the tournament.

Noah Klein lost to Boulder’s Jackson Lewis 6-2, 6-2 at No. 2 singles. Lewis lost in the quarterfinal round, which eliminated Klein from a playback chance.

Soccer

Legacy wrapped up the week by shutting out Monarch 2-0 on Legacy’s pitch Oct. 16. No stats were available for either team.

Volleyball Legacy beat Loveland 25-17, 25-17, 25-19 in Loveland Oct. 14. No stats were available for either team.

Softball Legacy High School took its place at the state 5A softball tournament by winning its two regional round playoff games on the Lightning’s field Oct. 16.

LHS had to rally in the seventh inning for a come-from-behind, 8-7 win over Heritage in the first game.

Kendall Aragon reached base on an error to drive home Kate Walker with the winning run.

Samantha Bocis had a base hit and two RBIs. Elena Free had three hits and drove in a pair of runs.

Pitchers Janessa Esquibel, who got credit for the win, and Khloe Kubitschek struck out six.

The Lightning had an easier time of things with Cherokee Trail. LHS won that contest 7-2. Aragon had three hits and drove in a pair of runs. Free added two hits and an RBI. Bochis and Mansur Reese had two hits.

Esquibel picked up the win in this game, too. She recorded six strikeouts.

Football Legacy got past Rocky Mountain 14-6 in Broomfield Oct. 15. LHS quarterback Jadon Carter was 12for-15 for 153 yards and one touchdown. Braelon Tate ran the ball 22 times for 140 yards and scored a touchdown. Camdyn Johnson SEE SCORECARD, P39

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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Legals Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202178884 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 12, 2021, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) DUAINE A DOYLE AND BETTY L DOYLE Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP Date of Deed of Trust September 25, 2014 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 02, 2014 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2014000067775 Original Principal Amount $210,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $99,836.24 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated and/or Grounds for Acceleration of the Debt exist, for reasons including, but not expressly limited to, as follows: Borrower’s failure to occupy and use the property as Borrower(s)’ principal residence as required under the Deed of Trust. Therefore, pursuant to the Deed of Trust Holder to accelerate the Debt; declares the Debt immediately due and payable in full: elects to foreclose; and demands that the Public Trustee give notice of sale; and sell the property to pay the Debt and expenses of sale as provided by law and the terms of the Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 2, BLOCK 2, LES LEA MANORS, FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. TAX ID/PARCEL NO: 0171932213030 Also known by street and number as: 7731 KNOX COURT, WESTMINSTER, CO 80030.

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 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 12/15/2021, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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.

First Publication: 10/21/2021 Last Publication: 11/18/2021 Name of Publication: Metro North 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: 08/12/2021 Lisa L. Culpepper, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Lisa L. Culpepper, Treasurer and 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 PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., #400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 20-023835 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.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202178877 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 15, 2021, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) Henry N. Archuleta and Pearl Archuleta Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Axiom Financial Services, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2004-HE1, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-HE1 Date of Deed of Trust March 26, 2004 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 22, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 20040422000262550** Original Principal Amount $218,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $244,910.43 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 37, Block 1, Waterford Place Subdivision Filing No. 1, County of Adams, State of Colorado. **This loan has been modified through a Home Affordable Modification Agreement effective March 1, 2016.

Also known by street and number as: 2921 East 121st Court, Thornton, CO 80241.

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 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 11/17/2021, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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.

First Publication: 9/23/2021 Last Publication: 10/21/2021 Name of Publication: Metro North 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: 07/15/2021 Lisa L. Culpepper, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Lisa L. Culpepper, Treasurer and Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Amanda Ferguson #44893 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # CO11016 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.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202178885 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 12, 2021, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) Robert A. Bonnell Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.,

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as Beneficiary, as nominee for Low VA Rates, LLC, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Village Capital & Investment, LLC Date of Deed of Trust June 24, 2019 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 28, 2019 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2019000050697 Original Principal Amount $224,015.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $223,212.07 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 17, Block 19, City View Heights Second Filing, County of Adams, State of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as: 8501 Clarkson St, Denver, CO 80229.

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 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 12/15/2021, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, 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.

First Publication: 10/21/2021 Last Publication: 11/18/2021 Name of Publication: Metro North 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: 08/12/2021 Lisa L. Culpepper, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Lisa L. Culpepper, Treasurer and Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Amanda Ferguson #44893 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # CO10337 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.

cation for a retail liquor store license to sell malt, vinous, and spirituous liquors in sealed containers for off-premise consumption was filed with the Westminster Special Permit and License Board on September 13, 2021. The applicant is FKM LLC, dba B Liquors, 2841 W 120th Ave #300 Owner/Officer for FKM LLC: Mohsin Pervez, 100% Owner 10906 Grange Creek Dr Thornton 80234 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Special Permit & License Board will conduct a hearing on said application on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at or about 7:20 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 4800 W. 92nd Avenue, Westminster, CO 80031, when and where all parties in interest will be heard. The neighborhood of interest has been established as: North 122nd Ave extended; South: 116th Pl extended; West: Lowell Blvd extended; East: Tejon St extended.

The City will have petitions circulated within this neighborhood.

For additional information contact City Clerk's Office 303-658-2162.

SPECIAL PERMIT AND LICENSE BOARD CITY OF WESTMINSTER Mary Joy Barajas, Deputy City Clerk Legal Notice No. 708164 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Westminster Window Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the liquor laws of the State of Colorado and the ordinances of the City of Westminster, an application for a hotel/restaurant liquor license to sell malt, vinous, and spirituous liquors by the drink for on-premise consumption was filed with the Westminster Special Permit and License Board on September 16, 2021. The applicant is Calzada DeCaballero LLC, dba. Dos Patrias Mexican Restaurant, 6801 Lowell Boulevard.

Calzada DeCaballero LLC. officer is: Elba Calzada DeCaballero, 12103 E Florida Ave Aurora 80012 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Special Permit & License Board will conduct a hearing on said application on Wednesday, November 3, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 4800 W. 92nd Avenue, Westminster, CO 80031, when and where all parties in interest will be heard. The neighborhood of interest has been established with the following boundaries: North – 72nd Avenue extended, the 7200 block north; South – 64th Avenue extended, the 6400 block north; West –Utica Street, the 4500 block west; East – Federal Boulevard, the 3000 block west. The City will have petitions circulated within this neighborhood.

For additional information contact City Clerk's Office 303-658-2162.

City of Westminster Summary of Proceedings

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that CB-1976, Ordinance No. 1822, Series of 2021, was adopted by the City Council of the City of Northglenn on Monday, October 11, 2021, “A bill for a special ordinance amending the 2021 Budget recognizing revenues and appropriating expenditures by supplemental appropriation, for the payment of the costs and expenses of the municipal government, agencies and offices of the City of Northglenn, Colorado, for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2021.”

Council approved the following: 2022 Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Purchases with Hill Petroleum; Authorization of an employment agreement with Jason Lantagne for his services as Presiding Municipal Court; Ratifiying the acceptance of the funds received from the FY2020 cycle of the Colorado Emergency Medical Services Supplemental Payment program; Authorize the Fire Department to submit application to, and accept funds from, future cycles of the Colorado Emergency Medical Services Supplemental Payment; and Third Amendment to the Parking Lot Pavement Rehabilitation Project with RME Ltd., LLC d/b/a Elite Surface Infrastructure for the Block A-1 Parking Lot in Downtown Westminster

Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the liquor laws of the State of Colorado and the ordinances of the City of Westminster, an appli-

Council adopted the following: Resolution No. 39 Establishing the 2022 Pay Plan; Resolution No. 40 re Adoption of the 2022 Budget and Resolution 41 Appointing Jody Andrews as Acting City Manager Council held a public hearing on: The 2040 Westminster Comprehensive Plan Council continued the following: Councillor’s Bill No. 34 Adopting the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Council passed on first reading: A BILL FOR AMENDING 1-7-2, WESTMINSTER MUNICIPAL CODE,

A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING WATER AND SEWER TAP FEE UPDATES BY AMENDING SECTIONS 8-7-3 AND 8-8-5 OF THE WESTMINSTER MUNICIPAL CODE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2022 Purpose: Amending Section 8-7-3 and 8-8-5 of the Westminster Municipal Code setting the water/sewer tap fees.

A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 8-7-7, 8-8-5 AND 8-12-7 OF THE WESTMINSTER MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING WATER/RECLAIMED WATER/SEWER RATES Purpose: Amending Section 8-7-7, 8-8-5 and 8-12-7 of the Westminster Municipal Code setting the water and sewer rates for 2022 at the 2021 level.

A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO PAY THE EXPENSE OF CONTINUING THE PUBLIC BUSINESS FOR THE YEAR 2022 AND OTHER PURPOSES REQUIRED BY THE CHARTER AND BY ANY OTHER LAW Purpose: Making appropriations to pay the expense of continuing the public business for the year 2022 and other purposes required by the Charter and by any other law.

There was no further business to come before the City Council, and the meeting adjourned at 10:16 p.m.

By Order of the Westminster City Council Abby Fitch, Interim City Clerk Legal Notice No. 708163 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Westminster Window

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE NORTH PECOS WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE YEAR COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2022 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2022.

Public Notice

The minutes of the September 27, 2021 meeting were approved as presented.

Legal Notice No. 708165 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE IX, CHAPTER 8 OF THE WESTMINSTER MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM Purpose: Amending Title IX Chapter 8 of the Westminster Municipal Code changing the infrastructure fee that pertains to streetlight costs and concrete placement.

NOTICE OF BUDGET (Pursuant to 29-1-106, C.R.S.)

Legal Notice No.708180 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Westminster Window

CITY OF NORTHGLENN ORDINANCE ADOPTION

Johanna Small, CMC, City Clerk

A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT STANLEY PRODUCTIONS LLC, THE OPERATOR OF THE WESTMINSTER ALLEY MARKET HALL ON BLOCK B-3 OF DOWNTOWN WESTMINSTER Purpose: Authorizing the City Manager to execute and implement an Economic Development Agreement with Stanley Productions LLC, the operator of the Westminster Alley market hall on Block B-3 of Downtown Westminster.

Public Notice

Mary Joy Barajas, Deputy City Clerk

Public Notice

Copies of the ordinance may be obtained from the office of the City Clerk, 11701 Community Center Drive, Northglenn. This ordinance will be effective five days after the date of this publication.

A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH BOKER USA, INC. Purpose: Authorizing the City Manager to execute an Economic Development Assistance Agreement with Boker USA, Inc., for the development of 8955 Marshall Court.

Metro Districts Budget Hearings

SPECIAL PERMIT AND LICENSE BOARD CITY OF WESTMINSTER

Summary of proceedings of the hybrid Westminster City Council meeting of Monday, October 11, 2021. Mayor Seitz, Mayor Pro Tem DeMott, and Councillors Seymour, Skulley, Smith, and Voelz were present at roll call.

City and County

SETTING THE SALARY OF THE PRESIDING MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE Purpose: Amending section 1-7-2 of the Westminster Municipal Code setting the salary of the Presiding Municipal Judge, Jason Lantagne.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: A proposed budget for the year commencing January 1, 2022, and ending December 31, 2022, has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the North Pecos Water and Sanitation District.

All interested electors are further notified that a true and correct copy of the proposed budget is on file in the office of the North Pecos Water & Sanitation District located at 6900 North Pecos Street, Denver, Colorado, 80221, for inspection by the public.

Any interested elector may file or register objections of any kind to the proposed budget prior to the final adoption of said budget.

The Board of Directors of the North Pecos Water & Sanitation District shall consider the proposed budget and adopt an appropriate budget setting forth its expenditures for the year commencing January 1, 2022, and ending December 31, 2022, at the regular Board of Directors Meeting to be held on November 9, 2021, and December 14, 2021, at the hour of 6:00 pm at the location of the District’s office, located at 6900 North Pecos Street, Denver, Colorado 80221.

Dated this 12th day of October 2021, by the Board of Directors of the North Pecos Water and Sanitation District.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE NORTH PECOS WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT. BY: DENNIS TOWNDROW, PRESIDENT, AND CHAIRMAN OF DIRECTORS OF THE NORTH PECOS WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT

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Public Notices ATTESTED TO: ABEL J. WURMNEST, SECRETARY, AND DIRECTOR TO THE NORTH PECOS WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT. Legal Notice No. 708161 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2021 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the WILLOW BEND METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (the “District”), will hold a meeting via teleconference on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 2:00 P.M., for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board including a public hearing on the 2021 amended budget (the “Amended Budget”) and 2022 proposed budget (the “Proposed Budget”).

This meeting can be joined using the following teleconference information: [https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetupjoin/19%3ameeting_ZTViMGIyMTMtMjIzYi00OT MzLWFhZmQtYjFmNjhlZWU5ZGZk%40thread. v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224aaa4 68e-93ba-4ee3-ab9f-6a247aa3ade0%22%2c% 22Oid%22%3a%229bf4c29b-a9c8-46b4-a6c0c1ed7cba4824%22%7d] NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that Amended Budget and Proposed Budget have been submitted to the District. A copy of the Amended Budget and the Proposed Budget are on file in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where the same are open for public inspection.

Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Amended Budget and Proposed Budget at any time prior to final adoption of the Amended Budget and Proposed Budget by the Board. This meeting is open to the public and the agenda for any meeting may be obtained by calling (303) 858-1800.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: WILLOW BEND METROPOLITAN DISTRICT /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law Legal Notice No. 708139 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice

are open for public inspection.

Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Amended Budget and Proposed Budget at any time prior to final adoption of the Amended Budget and Proposed Budget by the Board. This meeting is open to the public and the agenda for any meeting may be obtained by calling (303) 858-1800.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: CHERRYLANE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law Legal Notice No. 708153 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET AND 2021 BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2022 has been submitted to the Fallbrook Villas Metropolitan District ("District"). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 11:00 a.m. on November 4, 2021, via telephone and videoconference. To attend and participate by telephone, dial 1-650-479-3208 and enter passcode 2596 806 8244. Information regarding public participation by videoconference will be available at least 24 hours prior to the meeting and public hearing online at fallbrookvillas.com.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2021 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed 2022 budget and the amended 2021 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of Simmons & Wheeler, P.C. Please contact John Simmons by email at john@simmonswheeler.com or by telephone at 303-689-0833 to make arrangements to inspect the budget(s) prior to visiting the foregoing office.

Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2022 budget and the amended 2021 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto.

FALLBROOK VILLAS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Kent Pedersen, President Legal Notice No. 708160 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

NBC METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

Public Notice

NOTICE CONCERNING 2021 BUDGET AMENDMENT AND PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET

NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED BUDGET OF RII-DII BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested parties that the necessity has arisen to amend the NBC Metropolitan District (the “District”) 2021 Budget and that a proposed 2022 Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the District; and that copies of the proposed Amended 2021 Budget and 2022 Budget have been filed at the District's offices, 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, Colorado 80228, where the same is open for public inspection; and that adoption of Resolutions Amending the 2021 Budget and Adopting the 2022 Budget will be considered at a public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Due to concerns regarding the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the benefits to the control of the spread of the virus by limiting in-person contact, this District Board meeting will be held by Zoom Meeting and can be joined through the directions below:

NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of RII-DII Business Improvement District (the “District”) for the ensuing year of 2022; that a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the District’s accountant, Simmons & Wheeler, P.C., 304 Inverness Way South, Suite 490, Englewood, CO 80111, where the same is open for public inspection, by appointment only; and that such proposed budget will be considered at a public hearing of the Board to be held on November 2, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. Due to concerns regarding COVID-19 and the benefits to the control of the spread of COVID-19 by limiting in-person contact, this public hearing will be held by telephone conference and the Board strongly encourages that individuals attend this public hearing by joining the conference call 1-800-8539595, Access Code: 303497. 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.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81989296410?pwd=Zj ErZEpFOStlMGZVbUl0cHNrNEhFZz09 Phone: 1 (253) 215-8782 or 1 (346) 248-7799 Meeting ID: 819 8929 6410 Password: 342507 Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the Resolutions to Amend the 2021 Budget and Adopt the 2022 Budget, inspect and file or register any objections thereto.

NBC METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By /s/ Matt Cohrs, Secretary Legal Notice No. 708185 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Westminster Window Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2021 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the CHERRYLANE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (the “District”), will hold a meeting via teleconference on November 2, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board including a public hearing on the 2021 amended budget (the “Amended Budget”) and 2022 proposed budget (the “Proposed Budget”).

This meeting can be joined using the following teleconference information: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87125386994?pw d=V25DMEYvbGVJQ0lvN0l4UldVWld0UT09 Meeting ID: 871 2538 6994 Passcode: 220420 One tap mobile: 1(720)707-2699 or 1(253)215-8782 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that Amended Budget and Proposed Budget have been submitted to the District. A copy of the Amended Budget and the Proposed Budget are on file in the office of Marchetti & Weaver, LLC, 245 Century Circle Suite 103, Louisville, Colorado, where the same

RII-DII BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT By: /s/ Krystal Arceneaux Secretary/Treasurer Legal Notice No. 708168 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Bids and Settlements Public Notice NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR'S FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE is hereby given that Adams 12 Five Star Schools will make final settlement on November 1, 2021, with Mark Young Construction, Inc., 7200 Miller Pl, Longmont, CO 80504 for work performed on a project known as: Package G 2021 Select Roof Replacement Projects at Educational Support Center, Federal Heights Elementary, and Rocky Mountain Elementary.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, equipment, materials, equipment rentals, sustenance, provisions or other supplies used or consumed by Mark Young Construction, Inc. or its subcontractors in or about the performance of the work on said project is hereby notified to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of Education of said School District at the Educational Support Center, Facilities Department, 1500 East 128th Avenue, Thornton, Colorado 80241, on or before October 29, 2021. Final payment is to be made to Mark Young Construction on November 1, 2021.

Settlement will be made at the Educational Support Center, Facilities Department, 1500 East 128th Avenue, Thornton, Colorado 80241.

Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to the final settlement date will relieve the School District from any and all liability for such claim.

Dated: 10/11/2021 Adams 12 Five Star Schools By: Karley Olson Job Title: Contracted Project Manager Legal Notice No. 708151 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Westminster Window Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District, 8801 N. Pecos St., Federal Heights, CO 80260 is seeking bids from qualified contractors for Waddell Park Irrigation and Drainage Improvements. Project is located at Federal Blvd and Cottonwood Dr. (Federal Blvd. and US36), Adams County, CO 80221.

The project description and bid documents will be available through http://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado under the project name Waddell Park Irrigation and Drainage Improvements and through Terry Barnhart, District Planner at tbarnhart@hylandhills.org after Oct. 18th 2021.

Addendums and responses to questions will only be posted on this website.

A mandatory pre bid conference will be held on site on November 1st, 2021 at 10:00am.

5% Bid bond, 100% payment and 100% performance bonds will be required.

Sealed, electronic bids, thru Bidnetdirect only, are due 1:00pm on November 22nd, 2021.

Questions should be directed to tbarnhart@ hylandhills.org Legal Notice No. 708178 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District, 8801 N. Pecos St., Federal Heights, CO 80260 is seeking bids from qualified contractors for Bell Roth Park Irrigation and Drainage Improvements. Project is located at Milky Way and Pecos St. (approx. 88th Ave. and Pecos St.) Federal Heights, CO 80260.

The project description and bid documents will be available through http://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado under the project name Bell Roth Park Irrigation and Drainage Improvements and through Steve Heger, Projects Manager at sheger@hylandhills.org after Oct. 18th 2021.

Addendums and responses to questions will only be posted on this website.

A mandatory pre bid conference will be held at The Hyland Hills Sports Complex, 8650 Zuni St. Federal Heights, CO 80260 on November 1st, 2021 at 1:00pm.

5% Bid bond, 100% payment and 100% performance bonds will be required.

Sealed, electronic bids, thru Bidnetdirect only, are due 1:00pm on November 22nd, 2021.

Questions should be directed to sheger@hylandhills.org Legal Notice No. 708176 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR'S FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE is hereby given that Adams 12 Five Star Schools will make final settlement on October 22, 2021, with Henkels & McCoy, Inc., 2840 Ficus St, Pamona, CA, 91766 for work performed on a project known as: School Connectivity Project, located at the District’s sixty-one (61) locations in Adams and Broomfield Counties.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, equipment, materials, equipment rentals, sustenance, provisions or other supplies used or consumed by Henkels & McCoy, Inc. or its subcontractors in or about the performance of the work on said project is hereby notified to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of Education of said School District at the Educational Support Center, Facilities Department, 1500 East 128th Avenue, Thornton, Colorado 80241, on or before October 21, 2021. Final payment is to be made to Henkels & McCoy, Inc. on October 22, 2021.

Settlement will be made at the Educational Support Center, Facilities Department, 1500 East 128th Avenue, Thornton, Colorado 80241.

Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to the final settlement date will relieve the School District from any and all liability for such claim.

Dated: October 5, 2021 Adams 12 Five Star Schools By: Perry Movick Job Title: Infrastructure Engineering Manager Legal Notice No. 708131 First Publication: October 14, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Westminster Window Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District, 8801 N. Pecos St., Federal Heights, CO 80260 is seeking bids from qualified contractors for Clear Creek Valley Park Additional Pickle Ball Courts and Shelters.

Project is located at Clear Creek Valley Park, 5801

Lowell Blvd, Adams County, CO 80221.

The project description and bid documents will be available through http://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado under the project name Clear Creek Valley Park Additional Pickle Ball Courts and Shelters and through Terry Barnhart, District Planner at tbarnhart@hylandhills.org after Oct. 18th 2021.

Addendums and responses to questions will only be posted on this website.

A mandatory pre bid conference will be held on site in the Lowell St. parking lot, on November 1st, 2021 at 3:00pm.

5% Bid bond, 100% payment and 100% performance bonds will be required.

Sealed, electronic bids, thru Bidnetdirect only, are due 1:00pm on November 22nd, 2021.

Questions should be directed to tbarnhart@hylandhills.org

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO: JARED N LUNN You are hereby summoned and required to file with the Clerk of the Court an answer or other response to the complaint filed against you in this case. You are required to file your answer or other response on or before: October 21, 2021 at 8:00 A.M., in the Adams County Court, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601.

The nature of this action is a proceeding in rem.

The relief sought by the Plaintiff(s) is an Injunction which will affect the following property: 14471 E. 102nd Ave., Commerce City, CO, also known as SUB:FOXTON VILLAGE BLK:3 LOT:8, Adams County, Colorado the (“Property”).

If you fail to file your answer or other response on or before the date and time shown above, the relief sought may be granted by default by the Court without further notice.

Legal Notice No. 708177 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Dated at Adams County, Colorado, this 8th day of September, 2021

Summons and Sheriff Sale Public Notice

CLERK OF THE COURT By: Deputy Clerk This summons is issued pursuant to Rule 304(e), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.

This form should not be used where personal service is desired.

DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601 Court Phone: 303-659-1161 PLAINTIFF: VIEWPOINT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. v.

DEFENDANTS: JESSE LEON JOHNSON; and TAMESHA JOHNSON Attorney: Kate M. Leason, Reg No. 41025 Jeffrey B. Smith, Reg No. 40490 Firm: Altitude Community Law P.C. Address: 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011 Phone Number: 303.432.9999 E-mails: kleason@altitude.law jsmith@altitude.law Our File No.: 8559.0934 Case No.: 2021CV030515 Div: A

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. Legal Notice No. 708041 First Publication: September 23, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice District Court, Adams County, Colorado 1100 Judicial Center Dr. Brighton, CO 80601

SUMMONS

In the Matter of the Estate of: DOUGLAS LEROY ROSE (deceased)

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: 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 twentyone (21) days after 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 thirtyfive (35) days after service upon you or if served by publication pursuant to C.R.C.P. 4(g). If served by publication, service shall be complete on the day of the last publication. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2410(b), the time for filing an Answer or other response is extended to sixty (60) days for the United States. Your answer or counterclaim must be accompanied with the applicable filing fee. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the Clerk of the Court.

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

This is an action affecting the real property described in the Complaint and is a proceeding in rem as well as a proceeding in personam.

Dated: April 28, 2021 Respectfully submitted, ALTITUDE COMMUNITY LAW P.C. Original signature of Kate M. Leason is on file with the law offices of Altitude Community Law P.C. pursuant to C.R.C.P. 121, §1-26(7).

Attorney for Petitioner: BUFKIN & SCHNEIDER LAW, LLC CHARLES D. RUPPRECHT, # 47769 2 N. Nevada Ave. Suite 1140, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Phone Number: (719) 247-3028 charly@bbmslaw.com Case Number: 2010PR150 Division: T1 NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO § 15-10-401, C.R.S. TO: All heirs of the Estate of Douglas Leroy Rose PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Hearing to determine a Successor Personal Representative in the above referenced matter has been set for November 18, 2021 at 9 AM in Division T1 of the Adams County Courthouse located at, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601. It is expected that the hearing will take 2 hours.

Parties may appear virtually by either using the Court web link or by phoning in via WebEx Computer Court Web Link option: https://judicial.webex.com/meet/sara.price- Access code: 145 019 7707. Magistrate Price Division T1 WebEx call in option: Dial 1-720-650-7664, enter the Meeting Number Access Code: 145 019 7707, #, and # again.

You will need to know: Magistrate Price and Division T1.

In either instance “join the meeting” and allow access to your microphone and video.

Legal Notice No. 708155 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: November 4, 2021 Publisher: Westminster Window Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

S/ Kate M. Leason Kate M. Leason, #41025 Jeffrey B. Smith, #40490 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011 303.432.9999

Public Notice

ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF Viewpoint Condominium Association, Inc.

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

Address of Plaintiff: Viewpoint Condominium Association, Inc. c/o A.C.C.U. 2140 South Holly Street Denver, CO 80222

To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot, Mining Claim, Severed Mineral, or Premises (hereafter referred to as “property’), and to the person in Whose Name the same was taxed specially assessed, and to all Persons having an interest or Title of Record in or to the said property, and to Whom It May Concern, and more especially

Legal Notice No. 708097 First Publication: October 7, 2021 Last Publication: November 4, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice

BG BUILDING CORPORATION LLC;

COUNTY COURT, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601 Phone Number: 303-659-1161x143

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 2nd day of November, A.D. 2021, the then County Treasurer of the County of Adams, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to BOYLE JAMES the following described property situate in the County of ADAMS, State of Colorado, to wit:

Plaintiff: NORTH RANGE VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT v.

Defendant(s): JARED N LUNN Attorney: Jeffrey B. Smith, Esq. Firm Name: Altitude Community Law P.C. Address: 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011 Phone Number: 303.432.9999 email: jsmith@altitude.law Atty. Reg. #: 40490 Case Number: 2021C034145 Div.: 1 Ctrm.: SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

SUB:BERKELEY GARDENS BLK:16 DESC: LOTS 10-16 N2 17 33 THRU 39 N2 32 EXC W 110 FT OF LOT 10 AND 11 AND N 10 FT OF THE W 110 FT OF LOT 12 (2011 - PUT PARCEL BACK ON THE TAX ROLL PER DEED IN RECEPTION NO 2011000043149. PRO-RATED FOR 178 DAYS FOR 2011 AND FULL VALUE FOR 2012.)

Also known as: 5302 LOWELL BLVD DENVER, CO 80221-7314 Parcel No. 0182518104003; And said County Treasurer issued a Tax Lien Certificate of Purchase number 2016-11464 therefore

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Public Notices to BOYLE JAMES; That said property was taxed or specially assessed in the name of BG BUILDING CORPORATION LLC; for tax year 2016; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent REAL ESTATE taxes assessed against said property for the year 2015; That Present Holder of said Certificate of Purchase has made request to the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said property; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for the said property to the said BOYLE JAMES At 2:00 o’clock P.M. on the 2nd day of November 2021 unless the same has been redeemed; Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed.

Witness my hand this 14th day of October, C.E. 2021 Lisa L. Culpepper County Treasurer of ADAMS County State of Colorado Legal Notice No. 708170 1st PUBL: October 21, 2021 2nd PUBL: October 28, 2021 3rd PUBL: November 4, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot, Mining Claim, Severed Mineral, or Premises (hereafter referred to as “property’), and to the person in Whose Name the same was taxed specially assessed, and to all Persons having an interest or Title of Record in or to the said property, and to Whom It May Concern, and more especially ADARE HOMES POTOMAC FARMS LLC; You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 2nd day of November, A.D. 2021, the then County Treasurer of the County of Adams, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to BOYLE JAMES the following described property situate in the County of ADAMS, State of Colorado, to wit: SUB:POTOMAC FARMS FILING NO 1 DESC: TRACT 3 Also known as: 0 COMMERCE CITY Parcel No. 0172112405023; And said County Treasurer issued a Tax Lien Certificate of Purchase number 2015-05328 therefore to BOYLE JAMES; That said property was taxed or specially assessed in the name of ADARE HOMES POTOMAC FARMS LLC for tax year 2015; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent REAL ESTATE taxes assessed against said property for the year 2014; That Present Holder of said Certificate of Purchase has made request to the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said property; SUB:POTOMAC FARMS FILING NO 1 DESC: TRACT 3 That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for the said property to the said BOYLE JAMES At 2:00 o’clock P.M. on the 2nd day of November 2021 unless the same has been redeemed; Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed.

Witness my hand this 11th day of October, C.E. 2021 Lisa L. Culpepper County Treasurer of ADAMS County State of Colorado Legal Notice No. 708152 1st PUBL: October 21, 2021 2nd PUBL: October 28, 2021 3rd PUBL: November 4, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn Thornton Sentinel Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot, Mining Claim, Severed Mineral, or Premises (hereafter referred to as “property’), and to the person in Whose Name the same was taxed specially assessed, and to all Persons having an interest or Title of Record in or to the said property, and to Whom It May Concern, and more especially POPEJOY MICHAEL L AND MC CABE EMMETT J; You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 2nd day of November, A.D. 2020, the then County Treasurer of the County of Adams, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to BOYLE JAMES the following described property situate in the County of ADAMS, State of Colorado, to wit: SUB:POTOMAC FARMS FILING NO 2 AMENDED DESC: TRACT 9 Also known as: COMMERCE CITY Parcel No. 0172112413039; And said County Treasurer issued a Tax Lien Certificate of Purchase number 2015-05342 therefore to BOYLE JAMES; That said property was taxed or specially assessed in the name of POPEJOY MICHAEL L AND MC CABE EMMETT J; for tax year 2015;

That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent REAL ESTATE taxes assessed against said property for the year 2014; That Present Holder of said Certificate of Purchase has made request to the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said property; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for the said property to the said BOYLE JAMES At 2:00 o’clock P.M. on the 5th day of November 2021 unless the same has been redeemed;

That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for the said property to the said BOYLE JAMES At 2:00 o’clock P.M. on the 2nd day of November 2021 unless the same has been redeemed; Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed.

Witness my hand this 14th day of October, C.E. 2021

Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed.

Lisa L. Culpepper County Treasurer of ADAMS County State of Colorado

Witness my hand this 14th day of October, C.E. 2021

Legal Notice No. 708171 1st PUBL: October 21, 2021 2nd PUBL: October 28, 2021 3rd PUBL: November 4, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Lisa L. Culpepper County Treasurer of ADAMS County State of Colorado Legal Notice No. 708173 1st PUBL: October 21, 2021 2nd PUBL: October 28, 2021 3rd PUBL: November 4, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot, Mining Claim, Severed Mineral, or Premises (hereafter referred to as “property’), and to the person in Whose Name the same was taxed specially assessed, and to all Persons having an interest or Title of Record in or to the said property, and to Whom It May Concern, and more especially ADARE HOMES POTOMAC FARMS LLC; You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 2nd day of November, A.D. 2021, the then County Treasurer of the County of Adams, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to BOYLE JAMES the following described property situate in the County of ADAMS, State of Colorado, to wit: SUB:POTOMAC FARMS FILING NO 1 DESC: TRACT 11 Also known as: 12399 E 105TH PL COMMERCE CITY Parcel No. 0172112403014; And said County Treasurer issued a Tax Lien Certificate of Purchase number 2015-05336 therefore to BOYLE JAMES; That said property was taxed or specially assessed in the name of ADARE HOMES POTOMAC FARMS LLC for tax year 2015; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent REAL ESTATE taxes assessed against said property for the year 2014; That Present Holder of said Certificate of Purchase has made request to the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said property; SUB:POTOMAC FARMS FILING NO 1 DESC: TRACT 11 That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for the said property to the said BOYLE JAMES At 2:00 o’clock P.M. on the 2nd day of November 2021 unless the same has been redeemed;

Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot, Mining Claim, Severed Mineral, or Premises (hereafter referred to as “property’), and to the person in Whose Name the same was taxed specially assessed, and to all Persons having an interest or Title of Record in or to the said property, and to Whom It May Concern, and more especially WEST SOUTH PLATTE WATER AND SANITATION INC You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 2nd day of November, A.D. 2020, the then County Treasurer of the County of Adams, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to BOYLE JAMES the following described property situate in the County of ADAMS, State of Colorado, to wit: SUB:BARTLEY SUBDIVISION BLK:3 LOT:5 Also known as; 0 Parcel No. 0157102306605; And said County Treasurer issued a Tax Lien Certificate of Purchase number 2017-14874 therefore to BOYLE JAMES;

That Present Holder of said Certificate of Purchase has made request to the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said property; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for the said property to the said BOYLE JAMES At 2:00 o’clock P.M. on the 5th day of November 2021 unless the same has been redeemed; Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed.

Witness my hand this 14th day of October, C.E. 2021

Legal Notice No. 708174 1st PUBL: October 21, 2021 2nd PUBL: October 28, 2021 3rd PUBL: November 4, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot, Mining Claim, Severed Mineral, or Premises (hereafter referred to as “property’), and to the person in Whose Name the same was taxed specially assessed, and to all Persons having an interest or Title of Record in or to the said property, and to Whom It May Concern, and more especially ALLEN MARK V AND ESEKE JOANNE E; You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 2nd day of November, A.D. 2021, the then County Treasurer of the County of Adams, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to BOYLE JAMES the following described property situate in the County of ADAMS, State of Colorado, to wit:

Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot, Mining Claim, Severed Mineral, or Premises (hereafter referred to as “property’), and to the person in Whose Name the same was taxed specially assessed, and to all Persons having an interest or Title of Record in or to the said property, and to Whom It May Concern, and more especially NORTH COLORADO BLVD LTD You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 2nd day of November, A.D. 2020, the then County Treasurer of the County of Adams, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to BOYLE JAMES the following described property situate in the County of ADAMS, State of Colorado, to wit: SUB:NORTHRIDGE RETAIL CENTER SUB FILING NO 4 DESC: TRACT A

Legal Notice No. 708175 1st PUBL: October 21, 2021 2nd PUBL: October 28, 2021 3rd PUBL: November 4, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot, Mining Claim, Severed Mineral, or Premises (hereafter referred to as “property’), and to the person in Whose Name the same was taxed specially assessed, and to all Persons having an interest or Title of Record in or to the said property, and to Whom It May Concern, and more especially POPEJOY MICHAEL L AND MC CABE EMMETT J; You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 2nd day of November, A.D. 2020, the then County Treasurer of the County of Adams, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to BOYLE JAMES the following described property situate in the County of ADAMS, State of Colorado, to wit: SUB:RIVERDALE FARM FILING NO 1 2ND AMENDMENT DESC: OUTLOT A Also known as: 0 Parcel No. 0171925101045; And said County Treasurer issued a Tax Lien Certificate of Purchase number 2015-05352 therefore to BOYLE JAMES; That said property was taxed or specially assessed in the name of POPEJOY MICHAEL L AND MC CABE EMMETT J; for tax year 2015;

That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for the said property to the said BOYLE JAMES At 2:00 o’clock P.M. on the 5th day of November 2021 unless the same has been redeemed; Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed.

Witness my hand this 14th day of October, C.E. 2021 Lisa L. Culpepper County Treasurer of ADAMS County State of Colorado Legal Notice No. 708172 1st PUBL: October 21, 2021 2nd PUBL: October 28, 2021 3rd PUBL: November 4, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles

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

Tanya Cmarko, Personal Representative 2951 E. 121st Court Thornton, Colorado 80241 Legal Notice No. 708162 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: November 4, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mary Eileen Urschel; aka M. Eileen Urschel; aka M. E. Urschel; aka Eileen Urschel; aka Mary Eileen Finney; aka M. Eileen Finney; aka M. E. Finney; aka Eileen Finney; aka Mary Eileen Houston; aka M. Eileen Houston; aka M. E. Houston; aka Eileen Houston, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 229 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before February 14, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Donna Jean Stremel Personal Representative 12918 Wabash Court Thornton, Colorado 80602

Adams County District Court 1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton, CO 80601

JOHN ONTIVEROS AND PILAR ONTIVEROS Deceased

1) 92 GMC Topkick Utility Box 500939 2) 14 Kia Forte 153736 3) 12 Infinity G37S 921322

Attorney for Estate: John E. Lintzenich, # 37025 Antero Law, LLC 1700 Broadway, Suite 640 Denver, CO 80290 Phone Number: 720.990.5530 E-mail: jlintzenich@anterolaw.com Case Number: 2021 PR 30271 Division: T1

Contact BJ Rodgers: 720-621-0233 Legal Notice No.: 708150 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION TO INTERESTED PERSONS AND OWNERS BY DESCENT OR SUCCESSION PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §15-12-1303,

Notice to Creditors

AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION TO VEST TITLE TO ANTHONY MORENO

PUBLIC NOTICE

To all interested persons and owners by descent or succession:

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lavena Popken Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 123

Also known as: 286 S. 22ND AVE BRIGHTON, CO 80601 Parcel No. 0156908109034;

That said property was taxed or specially assessed in the name of NORTH COLORADO BLVD LTD

And said County Treasurer issued a Tax Lien Certificate of Purchase number 2016-11438 therefore to BOYLE JAMES;

for tax year 2015;

Legal Notice No. 708141 First Publication: October 14, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

That Present Holder of said Certificate of Purchase has made request to the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said property;

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Christopher Michael Julius, aka Christopher M. Julius, aka Christopher Julius, and Chris Julius Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 30977

Public Notice

Tanya Novak, Personal Representative 639 Hayloft Way Brighton, Colorado 80601

That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for the said property to the said BOYLE JAMES At 2:00 o’clock P.M. on the 5th day of November 2021 unless the same has been redeemed;

PUBLIC NOTICE

Bear Enterprise Towing has these vehicles for sale for money owed.

And said County Treasurer issued a Tax Lien Certificate of Purchase number 2015-05339 therefore to BOYLE JAMES;

That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent REAL ESTATE taxes assessed against said property for the year 2015;

Legal Notice No. 708104 First Publication: October 7, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

In the Matter of the Determination of Heirs or Devisees or Both and of Interests in Property of:

SUB:COTTONWOOD COUNTRYHOUSES 3RD RESUBD LOT:15A

That Present Holder of said Certificate of Purchase has made request to the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said property;

Rose Mary Rediess, Personal Representative 7160 E 60th Avenue Commerce City, CO 80504

Public Notice

Also known as: THORNTON Parcel No. 0157131209022;

That said property was taxed or specially assessed in the name of ALLEN MARK V AND ESEKE JOANNE E; for tax year 2016;

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before January 14, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Legal Notice No. 708134 First Publication: October 14, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before February 27, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent REAL ESTATE taxes assessed against said property for the year 2014;

Legal Notice No. 708128 First Publication: October 14, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel PUBLIC NOTICE

That Present Holder of said Certificate of Purchase has made request to the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said property;

That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent REAL ESTATE taxes assessed against said property for the year 2016;

892 S. 6th Avenue Brighton, Colorado 80601

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of NORA PEARL BURWELL, aka NORA P. BURWELL, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 228

for tax year 2017;

Witness my hand this 11th day of October, C.E. 2021

Public Notice

Lisa L. Culpepper County Treasurer of ADAMS County State of Colorado

That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent REAL ESTATE taxes assessed against said property for the year 2014;

Lisa L. Culpepper County Treasurer of ADAMS County State of Colorado

Legal Notice No. 708169 1st PUBL: October 21, 2021 2nd PUBL: October 28, 2021 3rd PUBL: November 4, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Witness my hand this 14th day of October, C.E. 2021

That said property was taxed or specially assessed in the name of WEST SOUTH PLATTE WATER AND SANITATION INC ;

Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed.

Lisa L. Culpepper County Treasurer of ADAMS County State of Colorado

Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed.

Richard Tumbaga, Anthony Moreno, Cecil Moreno, Barbara Panagulis, Mary Ellen Ontiveros, Susan Stark, John Rivera, Sandy Rivera, Leonard Rivera, and Jeff Rivera A petition has been filed alleging that the above decedents died leaving the following property (including legal description if real property): Description and Location of Property Property 1 Va c a n t L a n d i n A d a m s C o u n t y : SECT,TWN,RNG:34-3-66 DESC: PLOT 16 DESC AS FOL BEG AT SW COR PLOT 12 TH W 60 FT TH S 115/3 FT TO NE COR PLOT 16 TO POB TH W

PUBLIC NOTICE

The hearing on the petition will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued:

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lawrence P. Ellis, aka Lawrence Ellis, aka Larry Ellis, aka Lawrence Patrick Ellis, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 301

Date: Tuesday, November 16, 2021 Time: 1:30 p.m. Courtroom or Division: T1

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before February 14, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Hearing will be Remote via Webex: https://judicial.webex.com/meet/sara.price meeting number 145 019 7707

Patricia M. Ellis, Personal Representative

Note:

The hearing will take approximately one hour.

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Public Notices • You must answer the petition on or before the hearing date and time specified above.

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

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

Legal Notice No. 708145 First Publication: October 14, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of David Wendell Sawyer, Deceased Case Number 2021PR30695.

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to Personal Representatives Karen Sawyer and Robert Mark Sawyer or to District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before February 15, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Karen Sawyer and Robert Mark Sawyer Co-Personal Representatives c/o Nicholas Klimas, Esq., #48658 Gendelman Klimas, Ltd. 517 East 16th Ave Division: Denver, CO 80203

Estate of Gerald W. Laudenslager, aka Gerald Wilmer Laudenslager, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 306

Helen Boston, Edward Lee Boston and Karol Lynn Boston, Deceased Attorney: Elisabeth W. Sherman Caldwell Sherman PC 4410 Arapahoe Ave., Suite 205 Boulder, CO 80303 Phone Number: (303) 945-2750 E-mail: lisa@caldwellsherman.com FAX Number: (303) 957-2605 Atty. Reg. #: 28369 Case Number: 2021PR030945 Division T1 NOTICE OF NON-APPEARANCE HEARING

BY PUBLICATION TO INTERESTED PERSONS AND OWNERS BY DESCENT OR SUCCESSION PURSUANT TO § 15-12-1303, C.R.S. and C.R.P.P. 24 To all interested persons and owners by descent or succession: A petition has been filed alleging that the above decedent(s) died leaving the following property (including legal description if real property): Description of Property (ONLY IF KNOWN, petitioner may include fractional or percentage ownership) L o c a tion of Property An undivided 12.5% mineral interest Location of Property Township 1 South, Range 68 West: S/2NE/4 of Section 16, also known as Lots 17-20, inclusive, and Lots 29-32, inclusive, of the Wilcox Subdivision in Section 16 Adams County, Colorado

Legal Notice No. 708126 First Publication: October 14, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

The hearing without appearance on the petition will be held at the following time and location:

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of KAREN ANN HERBST, a/k/a KAREN A. HERBST a/k/a KAREN HERBST, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30936 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before February 21, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

David Ahrens, Esq. Attorney to the Personal Representative 2350 17th Avenue, Ste. 206 Longmont, CO 80503 Legal Notice No. 708159 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: November 4, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice District Court, Adams County, Colorado Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Dr. Brighton, CO 80601

Date: December 16, 2021 Time: 8:00am Division: T1 Address: 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601 The hearing will take approximately 20 minutes. ***** IMPORTANT NOTICE***** Any interested person wishing to object to the requested action set forth in the attached motion/ petition and proposed order must file a written objection with the court on or before the hearing and must furnish a copy of the objection to the person requesting the court order. JDF 722 (Objection form) is available on the Colorado Judicial Branch website (www.courts.state.co.us). If no objection is filed, the court may take action on the motion/petition without further notice or hearing.

If any objection is filed, the objecting party must, within 14 days after filing the objection, contact the court to set the objection for an appearance hearing. Failure to timely set the objection for an appearance hearing as required will result in further action as the court deems appropriate.

Legal Notice No. 708127 First Publication: October 14, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

In the Matter of the Determination of Heirs or Devisees or Both and of Interests in Property of:

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before February 14, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

First Publication: October 7, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

David Hiatt, Personal Representative 11224 Quivas Loop .

Westminster, CO 80234

PUBLIC NOTICE

Legal Notice No. 708098 First Publication: October 7, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Westminster Window

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Gerald Lee Woodyard, aka Gerald L. Woodyard, aka Gerald Woodyard, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR222

PUBLIC NOTICE

Jodi Barrow, Personal Representative 5370 S. Valdai Way Aurora, Colorado 80015

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Bryon L. Dathe, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 293

Legal Notice No. 708144 First Publication: October 14, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before February 14, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before February 7, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Artimese Bernice Northorp Cowan, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 298

Cathy L. Suchey, Personal Representative P. O. Box 113 Eastlake, Colorado 80614

Ralph E. Dathe, Personal Representative 27-5th Avenue SE Lidgerwood, ND 58053

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before February 7, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Legal Notice No. 708136 First publication: October 14, 2021 Last publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn Thornton Sentinel

Legal Notice No. 708095 First Publication: October 7, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of: ORLANDO JOAQUIN GALLARDO, A/K/A ORLANDO J GALLARDO, a/k/a ORLANDO GALLARDO, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30861

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Gary William Cummins, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30946

Dina Berta, Personal Representative 1305 Clinton Street Aurora, Colorado 80010 Legal Notice No. 708096 First Publication: October 7, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before February 7, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

All persons having claims against the Estate of Gary William Cummins and/or The Gary William Cummins Living Trust, dated May 2, 2019, are required to present them to the Successor Trustee, Sarah C. Barber c/o KLEIN LAW FIRM, P.C., 7535 E. Hampden Ave., Suite 400, Denver, CO 80231 or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before February 21, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of John Francis Sisk, aka John F. Sisk, aka John Sisk, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 30711 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before February 14, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Francis E. Sisk, Personal Representative 4834 W. 93rd Avenue Westminster, Colorado 80031

/s/ Tony C. Rossi Tony C. Rossi, Esq. #45051 ROSSI LAW, LLC 6215 Corporate Dr, Ste 101 Colorado Springs, CO 80919 Telephone: (303) 859-4173 E-Mail: tony@rossilawllc.com

Sarah C. Barber, c/o Daniel R. Klein Personal Representative 7535 E. Hampden Ave., Suite 400 Denver, CO 80231

Legal Notice No. 708111 First Publication: October 7, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Legal Notice No. 708181 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: November 4, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of STEPHANIE S. DAUBE, also known as STEPHANIE DAUBE, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 30928

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robert Lowell Nie, a/k/a Robert L. Nie, and Bob Nie, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30912

Legal Notice No. 708130 First Publication: October 14, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before February 15, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before February 7, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of: Gerald Wayne Hiatt AKA: Jerry Hiatt, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR 278 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before February 7, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Craig Kaufman, Personal Representative 5320 Newton Street Denver, CO 80221

Kathryn M. Kaeble, Kaeble Law LLC Attorney for Person Giving Notice 14142 Denver West Parkway, Suite 287 Lakewood, CO 80401

Legal Notice No. 708120 First Publication: October 14, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Westminster Window

Legal Notice No. 708109

Adams County Warrants Public Notice

Adams County Warrants: October 11, 2021 through October 15, 2021 GENERAL FUND Supplier Name

Warrant Date Amount

CARUSO JAMES LOUIS CINA & CINA FORENSIC CONSULTIN G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS USA INC ROSTIE SANDRA G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS USA INC GUZMANS PARTY RENTALS NICHEVISION FORENSICS LLC WOOD EIS INC ABC LEGAL SERVICES ADAMS COUNTY COMMUNICATION CEN ADT SECURITY SERVICES ADVANTAGE HOOD WORKS LLC ARAMARK REFRESHMENT SERVICES ARMORED KNIGHTS INC AZTEC SOFTWARE LLC BRIGHTON CITY OF (WATER) BRIGHTON CITY OF (WATER) BRIGHTON CITY OF (WATER) CENTURY LINK CESCO LINGUISTIC SERVICE INC CHARM TEX CHRISTENSEN MELANIE CLEMENTI LOU COLLIERS ENGINEERING & DESIGN COLO OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE PHY COLO OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE PHY COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA COMMERCIAL CLEANING SYSTEMS COPYCO QUALITY PRINTING INC CORE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CORECIVIC INC COVETRUS PHARMACY SERVICES LLC DATAGUIDE DENCO FENCE COMPANY DIRECT EDGE DENVER LLC EAGLE ROCKS DISTRIBUTING EIDE BAILLY LLP ELDORADO ARTESIAN SPRINGS INC ELLIOTT LEGAL INVESTIGATIONS EMPLOYERS COUNCIL SERVICES INC FEDEX FIRST CALL OF COLO FLEXENTIAL PROFESSIONAL SERVIC GENERAL NETWORKS HELTON & WILLIAMSEN PC HERRICK DOUGLAS V HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE COM HILLYARD - DENVER HP INC I70 SCOUT THE IDEXX DISTRIBUTION INC iHEART MEDIA INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR J. BROWER PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVIC KAISER PERMANENTE

10/13/2021 6,100.00 10/13/2021 24,000.00 10/13/2021 22,684.68 10/13/2021 2,600.00 10/14/2021 26,129.07 10/14/2021 1,900.00 10/14/2021 18,000.00 10/14/2021 294.15 10/14/2021 19.00 10/14/2021 404,849.59 10/14/2021 394.00 10/14/2021 1,980.00 10/14/2021 60.00 10/14/2021 1,781.95 10/14/2021 6,174.00 10/14/2021 21,377.98 10/14/2021 9,482.05 10/14/2021 208.60 10/14/2021 85.00 10/14/2021 3,796.00 10/14/2021 80.64 10/14/2021 736.24 10/14/2021 50.00 10/14/2021 18,667.50 10/14/2021 2,472.00 10/14/2021 260.00 10/14/2021 128.48 10/14/2021 3,710.00 10/14/2021 3,090.00 10/14/2021 40.18 10/14/2021 10,884.40 10/14/2021 202.92 10/14/2021 1,481.69 10/14/2021 20,300.00 10/14/2021 2,160.76 10/14/2021 1,695.06 10/14/2021 75,709.22 10/14/2021 75.88 10/14/2021 19.00 10/14/2021 99.00 10/14/2021 364.68 10/14/2021 4,960.00 10/14/2021 1,850.01 10/14/2021 4,500.00 10/14/2021 170.00 10/14/2021 19.00 10/14/2021 15,211.44 10/14/2021 5,980.93 10/14/2021 14,498.60 10/14/2021 832.00 10/14/2021 530.27 10/14/2021 7,510.00 10/14/2021 13,901.72 10/14/2021 3,375.00 10/14/2021 10,307.55

LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMER LANGUAGE LINE SERVICES LEXIS NEXIS MATTHEW BENDER MAPLETON EDUCATION FOUNDATION MCNEILPAPPAS PC MEI TOTAL ELEVATOR SOLUTIONS MENDOZA VICTORIA E MILE HIGH FLEA MARKET MILLER COHEN PETERSON YOUNG MOORE LAW GROUP, APC MWI ANIMAL HEALTH NEON RAIN INTERACTIVE LLC NGUYEN NGON V NICOLETTI-FLATER ASSOCIATES NORTHGLENN AMBULANCE ORACLE AMERICA INC POINT SPORTS/ERGOMED PRO TECH COMPUTER SYSTEMS INC RIVERDALE RESTAURANT ROTARY CLUB OF NORTHGLENN THOR RUNBECK ELECTION SERVICES INC SAENZ MACIAS MARIA SAFEGUARD BUSINESS SYSTEMS SCHULTZ PUBLIC AFFAIRS LLC SEWALD HANFLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS SHRED-IT SNI COMPANIES SOUTH ADAMS WATER & SANITATION SOUTHLAND MEDICAL LLC SQUEEGEE SQUAD STIVERS STAFFING SERVICES LLC STRASBURG SANITATION SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE LLC SUMMIT PATHOLOGY THERMAL & MOISTURE PROTECTION TIMBER LINE ELECTRIC AND CONTR TYGRETT DEBRA R UNITED HEALTHCARE UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITEDHEALTHCARE INSURANCE COM VERIZON WIRELESS VERSATILE ENVIRONMENTAL LLC WERNER W ELIZABETH XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY Fund Total

10/14/2021 8,854.50 10/14/2021 1,425.98 10/14/2021 187.36 10/14/2021 3,000.00 10/14/2021 19.00 10/14/2021 1,641.00 10/14/2021 3,770.00 10/14/2021 422.50 10/14/2021 19.00 10/14/2021 19.00 10/14/2021 2,812.53 10/14/2021 716.95 10/14/2021 147.00 10/14/2021 548.00 10/14/2021 200.00 10/14/2021 45,849.06 10/14/2021 360.00 10/14/2021 122,568.50 10/14/2021 3,360.00 10/14/2021 275.00 10/14/2021 11,533.24 10/14/2021 19.00 10/14/2021 568.84 10/14/2021 5,416.67 10/14/2021 4,285.71 10/14/2021 48.00 10/14/2021 1,919.20 10/14/2021 1,539.34 10/14/2021 1,942.18 10/14/2021 4,718.70 10/14/2021 24,562.08 10/14/2021 1,427.40 10/14/2021 44,764.32 10/14/2021 1,496.10 10/14/2021 1,050.00 10/14/2021 731.80 10/14/2021 110.00 10/14/2021 31,950.00 10/14/2021 342.52 10/14/2021 68.07 10/14/2021 134.96 10/14/2021 4,500.00 10/14/2021 3,251.65 10/14/2021 375.00 10/14/2021 163.24 10/14/2021 55.66 10/14/2021 4,701.56 10/14/2021 6,683.53 10/14/2021 1,007.48 10/14/2021 478.87 10/14/2021 72.50 10/14/2021 103.63 10/14/2021 59.80 10/14/2021 118.25 10/14/2021 2,294.47 10/14/2021 56.60 10/14/2021 49.84 10/14/2021 34.57 1,136,620.40

CAPITAL FACILITIES FUND E CUBE INC WOLD ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS ROTH SHEPPARD ARCHITECTS Fund Total

10/14/2021 10/14/2021 10/14/2021

COMMUNITY DEV BLOCK GRANT FUND 2,443.72 11,401.48 88,228.74 102,073.94

EQUIPMENT SERVICE FUND FACTORY MOTOR PARTS HONNEN EQUIPMENT INSIGHT AUTO GLASS LLC JOHN ELWAY CHEVROLET SAM HILL OIL INC THE GOODYEAR TIRE AND RUBBER C Fund Total

10/14/2021 8,615.40 10/14/2021 5,280.69 10/14/2021 289.24 10/14/2021 116,268.75 10/14/2021 20,899.73 10/14/2021 1,506.44 152,860.25

ROAD & BRIDGE FUND FELSBURG HOLT & ULLEVIG 6201 N BROADWAY LLC ALFRED BENESCH & CO AYRES ASSOCIATES INC BFI TOWER ROAD LANDFILL DESIGN WORKSHOP FROST CONTROL SYSTEMS INC GALLAGHER LAUREN V GALLEGOS ARTHUR L GONZALEZ MURILLO IRIMEO GORHAM DENNIS JK TRANSPORTS INC MORENO CLEPER HOMAR RINKOR WILLIAM J ROBERTS THOMAS ROCKSOL CONSULTING GROUP INC ROTHWEILER GROUP INC WHELAN DANIEL L Fund Total

10/13/2021 10/14/2021 10/14/2021 10/14/2021 10/14/2021 10/14/2021 10/14/2021 10/14/2021 10/14/2021 10/14/2021 10/14/2021 10/14/2021 10/14/2021 10/14/2021 10/14/2021 10/14/2021 10/14/2021 10/14/2021

14,977.50 12,760.00 19,751.90 5,334.86 1,258.25 11,991.00 37,400.00 480.00 455.00 750.00 200.00 9,920.00 965.00 200.00 200.00 56,959.26 3,875.00 200.00 177,677.77

INSURANCE FUND DELTA DENTAL OF COLO A DEZIGN COLO STATE TREASURER FIRST AMERICAN ADMINISTRATORS KAISER PERMANENTE U S POSTMASTER UNITED HEALTHCARE UNITED HEALTHCARE UNITEDHEALTHCARE INSURANCE COM Fund Total

10/13/2021 102,036.35 10/14/2021 357.40 10/14/2021 48,108.87 10/14/2021 15,424.05 10/14/2021 80,241.67 10/14/2021 5,268.90 10/14/2021 5,601.08 10/14/2021 156,293.75 10/14/2021 44,705.19 458,037.26

WASTE MANAGEMENT FUND QUANTUM WATER & ENVIRONMENT Fund Total

10/14/2021

15,855.00 15,855.00

OPEN SPACE PROJECTS FUND STREAM LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Fund Total

10/14/2021

3,592.20 3,592.20

ROOT POLICY RESEARCH INC SPORT CLIPS CO140 STYRIA BAKERY II LLC TIERRA ROJO CORPORATION Fund Total

10/13/2021 10/14/2021 10/14/2021 10/14/2021

1,258.75 7,303.00 7,490.00 14,610.00 30,661.75

HEAD START FUND CENTURY LINK CENTURY LINK CENTURY LINK CENTURY LINK CENTURYLINK CHILDRENS HOSPITAL CHILDRENS HOSPITAL CHILDRENS HOSPITAL CHILDRENS HOSPITAL CINTAS CORPORATION NO 2 COLO DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES DENVER CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CTR GENESIS FLOOR CARE OF COLORADO INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR MIGHTY LITTLE VOICES SPEECH TH SYSCO DENVER Fund Total

10/14/2021 10/14/2021 10/14/2021 10/14/2021 10/14/2021 10/14/2021 10/14/2021 10/14/2021 10/14/2021 10/14/2021 10/14/2021 10/14/2021 10/14/2021 10/14/2021 10/14/2021 10/14/2021

407.08 144.12 448.41 115.48 11.86 579.38 231.75 75.00 412.50 337.84 35.00 11,418.80 8,272.38 581.00 500.00 95.80 23,666.40

COMM SERVICES BLK GRANT FUND ACCESS HOUSING OF ADAMS COUNTY ECPAC GROWING HOME INC Fund Total

10/14/2021 10/14/2021 10/14/2021

5,944.72 244.68 2,426.34 8,615.74

WORKFORCE & BUSINESS CENTER EXPRESS SERVICES INC INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR VERIZON WIRELESS Fund Total

10/14/2021 10/14/2021 10/14/2021

1,648.98 1,570.96 500.30 3,720.24

COLORADO AIR & SPACE PORT CITY SERVICEVALCON LLC AT&T CORP STATE OF COLORADO STATE OF COLORADO Fund Total

10/13/2021 10/14/2021 10/14/2021 10/14/2021

32,137.92 109.65 2,168.00 12.90 34,428.47

FLATROCK FACILITY FUND HILLYARD - DENVER THERMAL & MOISTURE PROTECTION Fund Total

10/14/2021 10/14/2021

GRAND TOTAL

457.78 375.00 832.78

2,148,642.20

Legal Notice No.: 708184 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

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Public Notices Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Dora Marie Lopez, Deceased Case Number 21PR30755 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before February 7, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Tamra A. Palmer Attorney to the Personal Representative 6060 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., #200 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Legal Notice No. 708112 First Publication: October 7, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice

Estate of Timothy Michael Deherrera, aka Timothy M. Deherrera, aka Timothy Deherrera, aka Tim M. Deherrera, aka Tim Deherrera, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 30820 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before February 7, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Brighton, Colorado 80601 In the Matter of the Petition of: Parent/ Petitioner: Silvia L. Valencia For Minor Child: Chelsea Natalie Gonzalez To Change the Child’s Name to: Chelsea Natalie Valencia Case Number: 21 C 1413 NOTICE TO NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT

BY PUBLICATION Notice to: Whom It May Concern, non custodial parent.

Katrina S. Jones Attorney to the Personal Representative 11160 Huron Street, Suite 33 Northglenn, Colorado 80234

Notice is given that a hearing is scheduled as follows:

Legal Notice No. 708099 First Publication: October 7, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Date: October 22, 2021 Time: 8:00 a.m.

Location: 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, Colorado 80601

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of RANDAL LEE DURLAND, a/k/a RANDAL L. DURLAND, and RANDY DURLAND, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30671

Public Notice

For the purpose of requesting a change of name for Chelsea Natalie Gonzalez

Estate of Ruth L Causey, aka Ruth Causey, Deceased Case Number: 21PR30798

At this hearing the Court may enter an order changing the name of the minor child.

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of ADAMS County, Colorado on or before JANUARY 21, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before January 11, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

/signature/ John B. Kusic JOHN B. KUSIC Attorney to the Personal Representative 7782 E. ARCHER PL DENVER, CO 80230

c/o Angela Schmitz, Attorney to the Personal Representative Robinson and Henry, P.C. 11080 Circle Point Road Suite 140 Westminster, CO 80012

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Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of HAROLD SZATKOWSKI, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 30973 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative DEANNA L. SZATKOWSKI or to ADAMS COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER, PROBATE DIVISION on or before FEBRUARY 28, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. /s/_Kimberly Ruddell KIMBERLY RUDDELL, Esq. Attorney for Personal Representative 1801 California Street, Suite 2400 Denver, CO 80202 Legal Notice No. 708166 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: November 4, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on September 29, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Adams County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Andrew Santana Lopez be changed to Andrew Santana Rodriguez Case No.: 21 CV 91 By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 708140 First Publication: October 14, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice Adams County Court 1100 Judicial Center Drive

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To support or voice objection to the proposed name change, you must appear at the hearing.

Date: September 9, 2021 Legal Notice No.: 708123 First Publication: October 7, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice Adams County Court 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, Colorado 80601 In the Matter of the Petition of: Parent/ Petitioner: Jennifer H. Smith For Minor Child: Xavier Hensley Hicks To Change the Child’s Name to: Xavier Hensley Smith Case Number: 21 C 1425 NOTICE TO NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT

BY PUBLICATION Notice to: David Hick, non-custodial parent.

Notice is given that a hearing is scheduled as follows: Date: November 12, 2021 Time: 8:00 a.m.

Location: Adams County Combined Court 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, Colorado 80601 For the purpose of requesting a change of name for Xavier Hensley Hicks At this hearing the Court may enter an order changing the name of the minor child.

To support or voice objection to the proposed name change, you must appear at the hearing.

David Anthony Kreber be changed to David Anthony Sandoval Case No.: 21 C 1491

Legal Notice No.: 708158 First Publication: October 21 2021 Last Publication: November 4, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

By: Judge Byron L. Howell

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on October 4, 2021 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Adams County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Elizabeth Amanda Williams be changed to Elizabeth Amanda Williams Lee Case No.: 21 C 1350

Legal Notice No. 708122 First Publication: October 7, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on October 11, 2021 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Adams County Court.

By: Deputy Clerk

The petition requests that the name of Syrenna Courtney Kononovitch be changed to Syrenna Courtney Makar Case No.: 21 C 1497

Legal Notice No. 708135 First Publication: October 14, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

By: Judge Byron L. Howell

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Legal Notice No. 708183 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: November 4, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Adams County Court 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, Colorado 80601 In the Matter of the Petition of: Parent/ Petitioner: Jennifer H. Smith For Minor Child: Harper Hensley Hicks To Change the Child’s Name to: Harper Hensley Smith Case Number: 21 C 1424

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on October 11, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Adams County Court.

NOTICE TO NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT

BY PUBLICATION Notice to: David Hick, non-custodial parent.

Notice is given that a hearing is scheduled as follows: Date: November 12, 2021 Time: 8:00 a.m.

Location: Adams County Combined Court 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, Colorado 80601

The petition requests that the name of Pajtshiab Kiatoukaysi be changed to Pachia Kiatoukaysi Vong Case No.: 21 C 1488 By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 708179 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: November 4, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel PUBLIC NOTICE

For the purpose of requesting a change of name for Harper Hensley Hicks

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

At this hearing the Court may enter an order changing the name of the minor child.

Public notice is given on September 27, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Adams County Court.

To support or voice objection to the proposed name change, you must appear at the hearing.

Legal Notice No.: 708157 First Publication: October 21 2021 Last Publication: November 4, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

The petition requests that the name of Yolonda Salazar Gamboa be changed to Yolanda Salazar Case No.: 21 C 1341 By: Deputy Clerk

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on September 22, 2021 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Adams County Court.

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DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO SEPTEMBER 2021 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 SEPTEMBER 2021 for each County affected.

21CW3179 (Originally Decreed in Consolidated Case Nos. 86CW40l, 86CW402, 86CW403 and 87CW332; Diligence Decrees in Case No. 04CW079, and 13CW3015) APPLICATION FOR FINDING OF REASONABLE DILIGENCE in LARIMER, WELD AND ADAMS COUNTIES 1. NAME ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR THORNTON. CITY OF THORNTON (THORNTON), c/o Water Resources Division, 12450 Washington Street, Thornton, Colorado 80241, Telephone: (720) 9776600. Please direct communications related to this application (Application) to Thornton’s counsel listed in the caption. Attorneys for The City of Thornton, David C. Taussig, Alan E. Curtis, Virginia Sciabbarrasi, WHITE & JANKOWSKI LLC, 1333 W. 120th Ave., Suite 302, Westminster, Colorado 80234, Tele: (303) 595-9441, Fax: (303) 825-5632, davet@white-jankowski.com, alanc@whitejankowski.com, virginias@white-jankowski.com. 2. BACKGROUND. a. Thornton is a municipal corporation of the State of Colorado. Thornton owns and operates a municipal water and sewer utility system for the benefit of its customers within Thornton’s boundaries and to provide water and sewer service to such extra-territorial customers as it may serve within its service area pursuant to its city charter, agency relationships and contractual commitments. b. Thornton’s Northern Project (TNP) was originally decreed in Consolidated Case Nos. 86CW40l, 86CW402, 86CW403 and 87CW332 on remand after the appeal in City of Thornton v. Bijou Irrigation Co., 926 P.2d 1 (Colo. 1996). On March 9, 1998, the Water Court entered its Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, Judgment and Decree on Remand in Consolidated Case Nos. 86CW402, 86CW402, 86CW403 and 87CW332 (the TNP Decree). The conditional water rights awarded in the TNP Decree and described in paragraphs III and IV, below are collectively referred to in this Application as Thornton’s Northern Project Water Rights (TNP Water Rights). c. The TNP Decree adjudicated the following water rights (the TNP Water Rights) that are the subject of this diligence application, which are described in more detail in the TNP Decree: (1) conditional direct flow and storage water rights at eight points on the Cache la Poudre (Poudre) and South Platte (South Platte) rivers, all with appropriation dates of December 31, 1986 in Case No. 86CW403 (1986 Appropriations); (2) conditional appropriative rights of exchange for the Poudre River exchange in Case No. 86CW401 (Poudre River Exchange); and (3) for the Water Supply and Storage Company (WSSC) exchange in Case No. 86CW402 (WSSC Ditch Exchange).

The Poudre River Exchange and the WSSC Ditch Exchange are referred to collectively in this Application as the Exchange Rights. d. The TNP Decree also included changes of water rights that Thornton owns in WSSC and the Jackson Ditch Company (JDC), quantification of certain lawn irrigation return flows, and a plan for augmentation, which are not at issue in this diligence proceeding. e. Thornton is not seeking to amend the TNP Decree, and Thornton acknowledges its prior stipulations and agreements regarding the TNP. Thornton’s diversions at the points listed in this Application are subject to the specified flow rates and volumetric limitations in the TNP Decree. f. Subsequent diligence decrees (the Diligence Decrees) have been entered in Case Nos. 2004CW79 (04CW79 Decree) and 2013CW3015 (13CW3015 Decree). The 04CW79 Decree and the 13CW3015 Decree are referred to collectively as the Diligence Decrees. The Diligence Decrees confirmed: (1) Thornton exercised reasonable diligence in development of the TNP; and (2) the components adjudicated by the TNP Decree comprise the TNP integrated system. This Application does not repeat all information that appears in the TNP Decree. Thornton incorporates the TNP Decree, including its exhibits, as well as the Diligence Decrees and their exhibits by this reference. The TNP Facilities Location Map originally attached to the TNP Decree as Exhibit GG is attached to this Application as EXHIBIT 1. DESCRIPTION OF TNP WATER RIGHTS 3. 1986 APPROPRIATIONS. The TNP Decree awarded Thornton the 1986 Appropriations in the following amounts and for diversion at the following locations: a. Larimer County Canal: i. Point of Diversion and Source: Headgate located on the north bank of the Poudre in the SW1/4 SE1/4 SW1/4, Section 13, Township 8 North, Range 70 West, 6th P.M., Larimer County, Colorado, located approximately 600 feet north and 1540 feet east of the southwest corner of said Section 13. ii. Amount: 450 c.f.s., conditional. b.

Thornton Pump Station No. 1: i. Point of Diversion and Source: Headgate located on the south bank of the Poudre or a subsurface infiltration gallery located immediately south of the Poudre in the SW1/4 NE1/4, Section 34, Township 7 North, Range 68 West, 6th P.M., Larimer County, Colorado, located approximately 1982 feet south and 2349 feet west of the northeast corner of said Section 34. ii. Amount: 50 c.f.s., conditional. c. Thornton Pump Station No. 2: i. Point of Diversion and Source: Headgate located on the north bank of the Poudre in the SE1/4 NE1/4, Section 24, Township 6 North, Range 68 West, 6th P.M., Larimer County, Colorado, located approximately 117 feet West and 1226 feet north of the east quarter corner of said Section 24. ii.

Amount: 50 c.f.s., conditional. d. Jackson Ditch: i. Point of Diversion and Source: Headgate located on the north bank of the Poudre in the SE1/4 NW1/4 SW1/4, Section 30, Township 8 North, Range 69 West, 6th P.M., Larimer County, Colorado, located approximately 1770 feet north and 990 feet east of the southwest corner of said Section 30. ii. Amount: 50 c.f.s., conditional. e.

New Cache la Poudre Canal, a.k.a. Greeley No. 2 Canal: i. Point of Diversion and Source: Headgate located on the north bank of the Poudre in the SW1/4 SE1/4 NE1/4, Section 11, Township 6 North, Range 68 West, 6th P.M., Larimer County, Colorado, located approximately 2550 feet south and 1110 feet west of the northeast corner of said Section 11. ii. Amount: 50 c.f.s., conditional. f. Ogilvy Ditch: i. Point of Diversion and Source: Headgate located on the north bank of the Poudre in the SE1/4 SE1/4 SW1/4, Section 4, Township 5 North, Range 65 West, 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado, located approximately 550 feet north and 2100 feet east of the southwest corner of said Section 4. ii.

Amount: 125 c.f.s., conditional. g. Patterson Ditch, Thornton Enlargement: i. Point of Diversion and Source: Headgate located on the north bank of the South Platte in the NE1/4 NE1/4 Section 21, Township 5 North, Range 65 West, 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado, located approximately 700 feet south and 200 feet west of the northeast corner of said Section 21. ii. Amount: 370 c.f.s., conditional. h. Thornton Pump Station No. 3: i. Point of Diversion and Source: Headgate located on the north bank of the South Platte or a subsurface infiltration gallery located immediately north of the South Platte in the SW1/4 SW1/4, Section 6, Township 5 North, Range 64 West, 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado, located approximately 2088 feet south and 1123 feet east of the west one-quarter corner of said Section 6. ii. Amount: 400 c.f.s., conditional. i. Decreed Uses for 1986 Appropriations: All municipal uses by Thornton as defined in the TNP Decree (Municipal Uses) including: irrigation, domestic, mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, generation of electrical energy, power generally, fire protection, sewage treatment, street sprinkling, watering of parks, lawns and grounds, recreation, storage, fish culture, maintenance and preservation of wildlife, exchange, augmentation, and replacement adjustment and regulation of Thornton’s municipal water system; agricultural irrigation, use by direct flow, by direct flow to storage, by exchange, by augmentation, use for augmentation of other uses and any other use lawfully made by Thornton, and to fulfill obligations under the TNP Decree to water users within the South Platte and Poudre basins. Water supplied to other users in fulfillment of these obligations may be used for the same purposes as are allowed by the decrees currently held by such water users. 4. EXCHANGE RIGHTS. The TNP Decree confirmed the Exchange Rights, each with an appropriation date of December 31, 1986 in the following amounts and for diversion at the following locations: a. Poudre River Exchange. i.

Point of Delivery of Substitute Supply to the River: In exchange for Thornton’s diversions of Poudre water at the below locations, Thornton will provide substitute water to the South Platte at its confluence with the Poudre, located in or near Section 6, Township 5 North, Range 64 West, 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Thornton is entitled to convey water derived from the substitute supply sources down to the South Platte to the point of delivery of substitute supply. ii. Sources of Substitute Supply: The substitute supply for the Poudre Exchange may come from: (1) sources approved in the TNP Decree; (2) other Thornton water rights that are decreed for use by exchange or decreed as reusable; or (3) lawn irrigation return flows. iii. Exchange Points of Diversion: Substitute supply water released by Thornton to the South Platte under the Poudre River Exchange will be diverted by exchange at the following alternate exchange points of diversion and at the maximum rate of flow available, up to the amounts listed below: 1. Larimer County Canal (location described above): 300 c.f.s., conditional. 2. Jackson Ditch (location described above): 50 c.f.s., conditional. 3. Thornton Pump Station No. 1 (location described above): 50 c.f.s., conditional. 4. New Cache la Poudre Canal, a.k.a. Greeley No. 2 Canal (location described above): 50 c.f.s., conditional. 5. Thornton Pump Station No. 2 (location described above): 50 c.f.s., conditional. 6. Larimer and Weld Irrigation Canal, a.k.a. Eaton Ditch: a. Decreed location and source: Headgate on the north bank of the Poudre in the SE1/4 SE1/4 SW1/4, Section 34, Township 8 North, Range 69 West, 6th P.M., Larimer County, Colorado, located approximately 460 feet north and 2150 feet east of the southwest corner of said Section 34. b. Amount: 20 c.f.s., conditional. 7. Boxelder Ditch: a. Decreed location and source: Headgate on the south bank of the Poudre in the SW1/4 SE1/4 NE1/4, Section 20, Township 7 North, Range 68 West, 6th P.M., Larimer County, Colorado, located approximately 2530 feet south and 1020 feet west of the northeast corner of said Section 20. b. Amount: 50 c.f.s., conditional. 8. Fossil Creek Reservoir Inlet: a. Decreed location and source: Headgate on the south bank of the Poudre in the NW1/4 SW1/4, Section 21, Township 7 North, Range 68 West, 6th P.M., Larimer County, Colorado, located approximately 2550 feet north and 50 feet east of the southwest corner of said Section 21. b. Amount: 50 c.f.s, conditional. 9. Ogilvy Ditch (location described above): 125 c.f.s., conditional. b. WSSC Ditch Exchange. i. Under the terms of the TNP Decree, the WSSC Ditch Exchange allows Thornton to withdraw from the Larimer County Canal water which has been diverted by WSSC and JDC at Thornton’s point of withdrawal out of WSSC Reservoir No. 4, or at such other point as may be mutually agreed upon by Thornton and WSSC (exclusive of any and all CBT water and return flows characterized as CBT water that may be present in the WSSC system). Thornton will return a like amount of water to these ditches, as provided in the TNP Decree. The WSSC Ditch Exchange allows Thornton to use, by exchange, water that is diverted into these ditches under the water rights, represented by shares in WSSC or the JDC other than Thornton’s shares, under the terms and conditions of the TNP Decree and the Agreement between WSSC and Thornton dated December 12, 1986 (1986 WSSC Agreement). ii. Points of Delivery of Substitute Supply: The points of substitution and exchange for the WSSC Ditch Exchange are as follows: 1. Larimer County Canal Headgate: When unappropriated water or exchange potential is available, a substitute supply will be introduced to the Larimer County Canal (location described above) by diversion at its headgate, under the water rights awarded to Thornton in 86CW401 or 86CW403. 2. Jackson Ditch Headgate: When unappropriated water or exchange potential is available, a substitute supply will be introduced to the WSSC System by diversion at the Jackson Ditch headgate (location described above), under the water rights confirmed and the exchanges approved in 86CW401 and 86CW403. 3. Larimer County Canal Points of Return: Water discharged from Thornton’s return pipelines will be introduced directly into the Larimer County Canal at one or more of the following points: a. A point on the Larimer County Canal in Section 19, Township 8 North, Range 68 West, 6th P.M., Larimer County, Colorado, shown as Point B on EXHIBIT 1. b. A point on the Larimer County Canal in Section 1, Township 7 North, Range 68 West, 6th P.M., Larimer County, Colorado, shown as Point C on EXHIBIT 1. c. A point on the Larimer County Canal in Section 17, Township 7 North, Range 67 West, 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado, shown as Point D on EXHIBIT 1. d. Substitute supplies may also be provided at other points mutually agreed upon by Thornton and WSSC. iii. Sources of Substitute Supply: The substitute supply for the WSSC Ditch Exchange may come from sources approved in the TNP Decree and from other Thornton water rights that are decreed for use by exchange or decreed as reusable, or from lawn irrigation return flows. iv. Amount: 750 c.f.s., conditional. v. Point where water is taken from ditch system: Water will be withdrawn pursuant to the Ditch Exchange at Thornton’s point of withdrawal out of WSSC Reservoir No. 4, located in the N½, Section 23, Township 8 North, Range 69 West, 6th P.M., shown as Point A on EXHIBIT 1, or at any other point in the WSSC system mutually agreed upon by Thornton and WSSC, subject to the notice provisions provided in ¶ 14.3.1 the TNP Decree. vi. Diversion and Delivery of Replacement Water or Substitute Supply: Thornton will provide replacement water to the Larimer County Canal as part of the operation of the WSSC Ditch Exchange by one or a combination of the following diversion or pump and pipeline arrangements: 1. Water from the South Platte to Larimer County Canal. Water will be diverted from the South Platte by: a. Pump Station #3. Location described above, and shown as Point 11 on EXHIBIT 1, and transported via pipelines #3, #4 and #5 to points B, C, and D on the Larimer County Canal, as shown on EXHIBIT 1, based on diversions under Thornton’s conditional water right at Pump Station No. 3 confirmed in 86CW403, and from any source of water lawfully available for such use. b. Patterson Ditch. Location described above, and shown as Point 10 on Exhibit 1, from which water will be pumped from Pump Station #3A, through return pipelines #3A, #3, #4 and #5 to points B, C and D on the Larimer County Canal, as shown on EXHIBIT 1, based on diversions under Thornton’s conditional water rights confirmed in 86CW403, and from any source of water lawfully available for such use. 2. Water from the Poudre and South Platte to Larimer County Canal. Water will be diverted from the Poudre and South Platte by: a. Ogilvy Ditch. Water will be diverted from the Poudre at the headgate of the Ogilvy Ditch (location described above) and will then be pumped out of the ditch through pipelines #3A, #3, #4 and #5 to points B, C and D on the Larimer County Canal, as shown on EXHIBIT 1, based on: b. Diversions from the Poudre under Thornton’s water right awarded in 86CW403 at the Ogilvy Ditch headgate at the rate decreed for this point of diversion. i. Diversions by exchange, pursuant to the right approved in 86CW401, of Poudre River water at the Ogilvy Ditch headgate, at the rate decreed for this point of diversion.

ii. Diversions from any source of water lawfully available to Thornton for such use. c. Thornton Pump Station #2. Water will be diverted from the Poudre at Thornton Pump Station #2 (location described above) and conveyed via pipelines to points B, C and D, as shown on Exhibit 1, on the Larimer County Canal based on diversions from the Poudre: i. Under Thornton’s conditional water rights awarded in 86CW403 at Thornton Pump Station #2 headgate, at the rate decreed for this point of diversion. ii. By exchange diversions, under the Poudre River Exchange approved in Case No. 86CW401, at the following points of diversion: 1.

Thornton Pump Station #2 at the rate decreed for this point of diversion. 2. Boxelder Ditch at the rate decreed for this point of diversion, from which water is stored in Fossil Creek Reservoir and thereafter released to the Poudre and re-diverted and introduced to Pipeline #2 at Pump Station #2. 3. Fossil Creek Reservoir Inlet Canal at the rate decreed for this point of diversion, from which water is stored in Fossil Creek Reservoir and thereafter released to the Poudre and re-diverted and introduced to Pipeline #2 at Pump Station #2. iii. From any source of water lawfully available to Thornton for such use. d. Thornton Pump Station #1. Water will be diverted from the Poudre at Thornton Pump Station #1 (location described above) and conveyed via pipelines to points B, C and D on the Larimer County Canal, as shown on Exhibit 1, based on: i. Diversions from the Poudre under Thornton’s conditional water rights awarded in 86CW403 at the Thornton Pump Station #1 at the rate decreed for this point of diversion. ii. By exchange pursuant to the Poudre River Exchange approved in 86CW401 at the rate decreed for this point of diversion. iii. From any source of water lawfully available to Thornton for such use. e. Jackson Ditch. Water will be diverted from “‘WhenRiver a project integrated is comprised of several features, work oninto oneLong feature of the projectreservoir, the Poudre at the or Jackson Ditchsystem headgate (location described above), which flows Pond, a WSSC based diversions one or more of the following water rights: i. Under conditional water right awarded in oron system shall from be considered in finding that reasonable diligence has Thornton’s been shown in the development of 86CW403 at the Jackson Ditch, at the rate decreed for this point of diversion. ii. By exchange pursuant to the Poudre River Exwater rights infor all features the entire or system.’

(4)of (b).

The Court has County change approved 86CW401 at theofJackson Ditchproject headgate, at the rateC.R.S.§ decreed37-92-391 for this point diversion. f. Larimer Canal.

Water will Thornton's be diverted from at thefeatures Larimer County Canal headgate (location described considered workthe onPoudre the various of its project or integrated system…”

Id. above) ¶ 42 atbased 24. c.on diversionsActivities from one or of the following waterthe rights: i. Under Thornton’s conditional water right awarded 86CW403 at the andmore Expenditures.

During Diligence Period, Thornton completed activities and inexpended Larimer County Canal headgate, at the rate decreed for this point of diversion. ii. By exchange pursuant to the Poudre River fundsapproved exceeding $145 Million. engaged in numerous activities TNP and Exchange in 86CW401 at theThornton Larimer County Canal headgate atdiligence the rate decreed forspecific this pointtoofthe diversion. vii. Thornton’s diligence diversions in at the pointsof of Thornton’s diversion areintegrated subject to the flow rates and volumetric limitationsand in the TNP Decree rethe foregoing development system including the expenditures activities gardless of whether the water is diverted under Thornton’s conditional water rights or diverted under the Exchange Rights. viii. listed below.

However,Rights: the listThornton’s is not intended be exclusive, Thornton reservesallthe right toUses present Decreed Uses for Exchange uses ofto water diverted byand exchange will include Municipal (as summarizedevidence above andofdefined in theactivities TNP Decree) Thornton asat well as use

by WSSC shareholders or by theThornton owners ordoes operators of additional and by expenditures trial.

By listing activities as diligence, the facilities located at the alternative exchange points of diversion of the Poudre Exchange for the same uses as are allowed by not waive any privilege or protection for any underlying information or documents. d. During the Diligence the decrees currently held by the owners or operators of those facilities. Water diverted by Thornton by exchange may be used Period, Thornton thewhich following integrated diligence activitiessupply including: TNP Operations, for any beneficial use or conducted in any manner is legally permissible for the substitute used toi.effectuate the exchange. 5.

DETAILED OF WHAT BEEN DONE TOWARD THE APPROPRIATION OF DecreeOUTLINE Compliance, andHAS Protection: 1. As part ofCOMPLETION a water leaseOFagreement entered intoAND withAPPLICATION Central WATER TO BENEFICIAL USE AS CONDITIONALLY DECREED, INCLUDING EXPENDITURES. a. Diligence Period. The most Colorado District onisFebruary 10, 2014 Thornton renewed rightentered of firstthe refusal to recent diligenceWater period Conservancy for the TNP Water Rights between September 8, 2015, the date theaCourt 13CW3015 Decree match and September 30,of2021 Period). b. Integrated System.

This Court has previously that the TNP is an the terms any(Diligence offer Central receives for lease of available excess capacity inconfirmed Central’s bypass integrated component of Thornton’s municipal water system for diverting, storing, treating and delivering water throughout Thornstructures and/or reservoirs on the Poudre which would help pass water by dry sections of the Poudre (Right ton’s service area for beneficial use: i. “Thornton’s water rights portfolio and supply and treatment facilities are part of Thornton’s of First Refusal).

This Firstsystem.

RefusalThornton’s was renewed in 2016 and Thornton obtained integrated a contractsystem.” integrated municipal water andRight sewerofutility Northern Project is 2019. a component of Thornton’s 13CW3015 Decree ¶ 20 at 19. ii. “The Greeley components of Thornton’s supply andbypass of Thornton’s water 2. system are operated toin 2020 and 2021for Central’s Irrigation Canalwater and Ogilvy’s structures.

Thornton is gether as an integrated project or system.” 04CW79 Decree ¶ 17 at 10. iii. “The TNP is comprised of several features, and the designing andTNP constructing structures within theorWSSC to likewise ensure deliveries to WSSC shareholders components of the comprise an integrated system project,system which is integrated with Thornton’s South Platte and Clearcan Creek Systems.”

Id. ¶ 18.d at 11. iv. a project or Agreement. integrated system is comprised of several work on one continue unaffected, pursuant to“‘When the 1986 WSSC Thornton is designing and features, constructing feature of the project or system shall be considered in finding that reasonable diligence has been shown in the development of recharge return facilities as required by the TNP Decree.

3. Pursuant to paragraph waternecessary rights for all featuresand of the entireflow project or system.’

C.R.S.§ 37-92-391 (4) (b).

The Court has considered Thornton’s work 60.2.3.5 the TNP Decree, continued to Id. operate water quality monitoring program sampling on the various of features of its project Thornton or integrated system…” ¶ 42 ata 24. c. Activities and Expenditures.

During the Diligence Period, Thorntonlocations completed and South expended funds $145 Million.Canal.

Thornton engaged in numerous numerous onactivities the Poudre, Platte, andexceeding the Larimer County Thornton samples up to 10diligence activities specific to the TNP and diligence in the development of Thornton’s integrated system including the expenditures and siteslisted on a below. monthly basis from May to intended September.

Pursuantand to paragraph 57.7.1.2theofright the to TNP Decree, activities However, the list is not to be4.exclusive, Thornton reserves present evidence of additional activities and expenditures listing activities as to diligence, does not any privilege or protection Thornton continued to operateata trial. wellBy metering program measureThornton the discharge ofwaive Thornton’s irrigation for any underlying information or documents. d. During the Diligence Period, Thornton conducted the following integrated diliwells.

5. Pursuant 57.3.3.4.4 of the TNP Decree, Thornton continued toaoperate a groundwater gence activities including:toi.paragraph TNP Operations, Decree Compliance, and Protection: 1. As part of water lease agreement entered into with Central Colorado Conservancy District on February 10, 2014 Thornton renewed a rightAssessments of first refusal to match the monitoring programWater reading groundwater levels of approximately 48 wells. ii. TNP and termsCarriage of any offer Central receives for lease of available in Central’s bypass structures Fees: 1. Thornton paid assessments forexcess sharescapacity in the following companies: WSSC,and/or Bliss reservoirs Lateral, on the Poudre which would help pass water by dry sections of the Poudre (Right of First Refusal). This Right of First Refusal was reCollins Lateral, Hayden Lateral, Jackson Ditch,inLakeside WeldIrrigation Irrigation Company, newed in 2016 and 2019.

Thornton obtained a contract 2020 andLateral, 2021for Larimer Central’s and Greeley Canal and Ogilvy’s bypass Lonetree structures.Lateral, 2. Thornton designing and constructing within the WSSC systempaid to ensure deliveries NorthisPoudre Irrigation Company,structures and Pierce Lateral.

2. Thornton carriage fees forto WSSC shareholders can continue unaffected, pursuant to the 1986 WSSC Agreement. Thornton is designing and constructing necessary Patterson Ditch throughout diligence period.

3. Thornton pays to theparagraph annual assessments forTNP theDecree, right ofThornton recharge and return flow facilities asthe required by the TNP Decree.

3. Pursuant 60.2.3.5 of the continued to operate a water quality numerous locations on the South Platte, and first use for 2 1/2 shares of monitoring the WSSCprogram system.sampling iii. Agricultural Operations: 1.Poudre, Thornton maintains an the Larimer Agricultural County Canal.Stewardship Thornton samples sites on monthly basis from May to September.

4. Pursuant to paragraph Officeup in tothe10Town of aAult, which manages Thornton’s agricultural properties 57.7.1.2 of the TNP Decree, Thornton continued to operate a well metering program to measure the discharge of Thornton’s irrigaand water rights that are associated with the TNP, including farmscontinued and rentaltohouses are associated tion wells.

5. Pursuant to paragraph 57.3.3.4.4 of the TNP Decree, the Thornton operatethat a groundwater monitoring program groundwater levels of 48 wells. ii. TNP Assessments andinCarriage 1. Thornton withreading the properties.

Thornton hasapproximately expended money to maintain the properties leasableFees: condition and to paid assessments for shares in the following companies: WSSC, Bliss Lateral, Collins Lateral, Hayden Lateral, Jackson Ditch, Lakeside repair the houses, associated improvements for each2. ThornLateral, Larimer and Weldsprinkler Irrigationsystems, Company,irrigation Lonetree equipment, Lateral, Northditches, Poudre and Irrigation Company, and Pierce Lateral. ton paid carriage for Patterson Ditch this throughout the diligence 3. Thornton pays the annual assessments for the right farm wherefees necessary.

During diligence period, period.

Thornton also constructed a new Agricultural of first use for 2 1/2Office shareson of the iii.Prior Agricultural Operations: 1. Thornton maintains an Agricultural Stewardship Stewardship oneWSSC of its system. farms. 2. to Thornton’s conversion to municipal use of its WSSC Office in the Town of Ault, which manages Thornton’s agricultural properties and water rights that are associated with the TNP, and JDC shareand water, Thornton dry-up and requirements forexpended its TNP farms pursuant including the farms rental houses has thatcertain are associated withrevegetation the properties.

Thornton has money to maintain the properties leasable condition and to houses, sprinkler systems, irrigation equipment, ditches, and imto theinTNP Decree.

Thornton is repair in the the process of fulfilling these requirements on approximately 50associated of its provements for each farm where necessary. During this diligence period, Thornton also constructed a new Agricultural Steward110 farms.

Thornton has implemented a revegetation program to convert and maintain its farmland to ship Office on one of its farms. 2. Prior to Thornton’s conversion to municipal use of its WSSC and JDC share water, Thornton has certain revegetation for Approximately its TNP farms pursuant to thein TNP Thornton is in the process of complydry-up with and the TNP Decreerequirements requirements.

6,700 acres thisDecree. program have established fulfilling these requirements on approximately 50 of its 110 farms. Thornton has implemented a revegetation program to convert adequateitsself-sustaining, non-irrigated cover according to National and maintain farmland to comply with the TNPvegetative Decree requirements.

Approximately 6,700 Resource acres in thisConservation program have estabstandards as required by the TNP Decree.

3. Thornton made voluntary to Weld and lishedService adequate self-sustaining, non-irrigated vegetative cover according has to National Resource payments Conservation Service standards as required byCounties the TNP Decree.

Thornton hasTNP madefarm voluntary payments Weld and Larimer Counties in lieu of taxes for the Larimer in lieu of3.taxes for the properties. iv. to Additional Activities and Expenditures: TNP farm properties. iv. Additional Activities and Expenditures: 1. During the diligence period, Thornton obtained decrees in the 1. During following cases:the diligence period, Thornton obtained decrees in the following cases:

Case No. 04CW350

Type of Application And Water Right Involved 2004 Exchange

15CW3044 17CW3047 17CW3073 17CW3150 17CW3175 18CW3070 (consolidated) 18CW3120 18CW3158 19CW3046 19CW3068 19CW3181 20CW3097 20CW3154 20CW3193 20CW3206 15CW3044

Diligence for 02CW180 South Platte Wellfield Diligence for 90CW231 Enlarged Clear Creek and South Platte Exchanges Diligence for 81CW448 West Gravel Lakes Diligence for 79CW376 East Gravel Lakes Diligence for City Park Ponds Diligence for 79CW374 and 88CW261 Metro-Burlington Exchanges Diligence for 91CW126 Gravel Pits Storage Change of Storage, Underground Water Rights and Augmentation Plan Diligence for 90CW230 Clear Creek Juniors Diligence for South Dahlia Diligence for 96CW1116 Gravel Pits Exchange Diligence for 81CW451 LCC Enlargement Diligence for 04CW326 Cooley West Underground Water Rights Diligence for 83CW81 Clear Creek- South Platte Exchange Simple Change for Thornton’s Rogers Diversion Structure 15CW3044: Diligence for 02CW180 South Platte Wellfield

2. During the diligence period, Thornton has filed and is pursuing a decree in the following cases: Case No. 19CW3240 20CW3087 21CW3056 21CW3076

Type of Application And Water Right Involved Lower Clear Creek and Colorado Agricultural Ditch Change III Diligence for 88CW268 Cosmic Exchanges (co-applicant) Poudre Flows Augmentation Plan (co-applicant) Diligence for 96CW1117 Joint Application (co-applicant)

3. Thornton filed statements of opposition in more than 50 Water Court cases in order to protect its water rights, including TNP Water3.Rights.

4. Thornton constructed new Waterin Treatment Plant replace the Thornton 5. Thornton Thornton filed statements of aopposition more than 50toWater Court cases inWater order Treatment to protectPlant. its water investigated and initiated design of a pump station and pipeline from Thornton’s Hammer Pit Reservoir to Wes Brown Water rights,Plant. including TNP Water 4. Thornton constructed a newWest Water Treatment Plantrepairing to replace the secTreatment 6. Thornton made Rights. repairs and improvements at the Cooley Complex, including breeched tions Thornton of the reservoirs, repairing slurry walls, as well asand adding spillways.

Thornton completed a project to Water Treatment Plant.

5. replacing Thorntonwells, investigated initiated design7. of a pump station and line the West Sprat Platte Gravel Pit Reservoir. 8. Thornton continually improved, maintained and extended its treated water pipeline fromtoThornton’s Hammer Reservoir to Wes Brownoperated Water Treatment 6. Thornton made distribution system provide water servicePit to its customers.

9. Thornton an ongoingPlant. maintenance program at its gravel pit facilities shoreline rip-rap, grounds maintenance, fencing,including facilities repairs and breeched operations.sections 10. Thornton repairsincluding and improvements at the Cooley West Complex, repairing of theobtained the necessary permits to and began construction of diversion structures and the associated infrastructure for these facilities in reservoirs, repairing slurry walls, replacing wells, as well as adding spillways. 7. Thornton completed a 2020 for Cooley East Gravel Pit, which construction is currently ongoing. 11. Thornton participates in a number of water quality projectgroups to linetothe WestitsSprat Platte Gravel Pit Reservoir.

8.isThornton maintained stakeholder protect existing water supplies.

12. Thornton a membercontinually of the Southimproved, Platte Water Related Activities Program.

13. Thornton has a water thatprovide combines educational and which have and extended its treated waterconservation distributionprogram system to water service to itspromotional customers.techniques 9. Thornton instilled a solid water conservation ethic throughout the community. Thornton maintains one of the lowest residential daily per an ongoingrates maintenance program at itsingravel pit facilities including shoreline capitaoperated water consumption among Front Range cities Colorado.

14. Thornton is a member of therip-rap, Standleygrounds Lake Operating Committee and contributes certain operating expenses for that 10. facility.

6. NO ABSOLUTE a. Thornton does maintenance, fencing,tofacilities repairs and operations.

Thornton obtained theCLAIMS. necessary permits to andnot claim that it has made any of the TNP Water Rights absolute. 7. NON-SPECULATION. a. Thornton’s need. Thornton’s TNP Water began construction of diversion structures and the associated infrastructure for these facilities in 2020 for Continued to Next Page

Cooley East Gravel Pit, which construction is currently ongoing. 11. Thornton participates in a number of water quality stakeholder groups to protect its existing water supplies. 12. Thornton is a member of the South Platte Water Related Activities Program. 13. Thornton has a water conservation program that combines educational and promotional techniques which have instilled a solid water conservation ethic throughout the community. Thornton maintains one of the lowest residential daily per capita water

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caught three passes for 100 yards and a touchdown.

Holy Family High School Softball Holy Family High School’s softball team showed it’s ready to defend the Tigers’ state 4A crown.

The Tigers dispatched Denver North 15-0 in 2 1/2 innings and Berthoud 10-0 in six innings to move into the state tournament. It begins Friday, Oct. 23, at Aurora Sports Park, East Colfax Avenue east of Tower Road.

Holly Family scored eight times in the first inning against Denver North. Jordan Peterson had three hits and drove in as many runs.

Vanessa Arambula had a base hit and two RBIs. Sierra Nanez had two RBIs. Ava Kuszak added two base hits. Starting pitcher Isabella Arroyo struck out four in two innings of work.

Arroyo had a base hit and three RBIs in the win over the Spartans.

She also was the winning pitcher and struck out 11. Makaila Mossburgger had two hits and drove in two runs. Abby Edwards had two base hits and an RBI. Football FREDERICK -- Holy Family squeaked past Frederick 42-35 in overtime Oct. 14 in Frederick.

Quarterback Rylan Cooney and Dominic Mazzulla connected on a TD pass on the Tigers’ first overtime series. Frederick’s fourthdown attempt in overtime was unsuccessful,and the Tigers had the win.

Cooney finished with 307 passing yards.

Soccer Holy Family and Jefferson Academy played to a scoreless, doubleovertime tie Oct. 11 in Broomfield.

No stats were available for either team.

The Tigers earned a 1-0, homepitch win over Greeley West Oct. 13.

No stats were available.

Volleyball

Holy Family won its sixth straight match, a 31-29, 26-24, 25-15 win at Silver Creek Oct. 12.

Allie Ward led the Tigers with 11 kills. Makenna Bertsch added 10., and Kaitlin Owens had six. Kaley Roller served three aces.

Megan Sotiroff had 18 kills to lead Silver Creek.

Windsor downed Holy Family 2518, 25-23, 26-24 in Broomfield Oct. 15.

Roller led the offense for the Tigers with eight kills. Ward was next with seven, and Bertsch added a half-dozen. Avery Lacy and Julia Bohlinger led the Wizards with 12 kills.

THS quarterback Isaiah Reese was 9-for-20 for 192 and three touchdowns. Miles Poole ran the ball 21 times for 138 yards and scored twice.

Isacc Gomez caught two of Reese’s touchdown tosses and finished with five catches for 84 yards. Poole caught Reese’s other TD toss, a play that covered 56 yards.

Cross country ENGLEWOOD -- Thornton’s Braden Ueter finished second in the boys race at the Colorado League cross country meet at Englewood High School Oct. 14. His time was 18:39.

Skyview High School Soccer Thornton topped Arvada 4-1 in Arvada Oct. 12. Jose Martinez scored two of the Trojans’ goals. Samim Akbari and Diego Gonzales also scored goals for THS. Football WESTMINSTER -- Liberty scored first, but Thornton scored more often and handed the Lancers a 33-14 defeat at District 12 North Stadium Oct. 15.

Thornton High School Soccer Thornton topped Arvada 4-1 in Arvada Oct. 12. Jose Martinez scored two of the Trojans’ goals. Samim Akbari and Diego Gonzales also scored goals for THS. Football WESTMINSTER -- Liberty scored first, but Thornton scored more often and handed the Lancers a 33-14 defeat at District 12 North Stadium Oct. 15.

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economically and financially feasible for Thornton to perfect the appropriations and operate the exRights are needed for use in Thornton’s municipal changes in the TNP Decree. c. It is technically system to serve growing needs in Thornton’s des- feasible for Thornton to perfect the appropriaignated service area, to fulfill Thornton’s obliga- tions and operate the exchanges described in the tions under agency or contractual relationships, TNP Decree. d. Thornton has acquired or has a or to meet Thornton’s replacement or return flow reasonable probability of acquiring the real propobligations or extra-territorial commitments. b. erty interests needed to perfect the appropriaSpecific plan. Thornton has a specific plan and tions and operate the exchanges described in the intent to divert, store, capture, exchange, possess TNP Decree. e. Thornton has acquired or has and control, use and reuse the TNP Water Rights, a reasonable probability of acquiring the permits as described more fully in the TNP Decree. 8. and approvals that are necessary for it to perfect CAN AND WILL. a. There is water available for the appropriations and operate the exchanges Thornton to perfect the appropriations and per- described in the TNP Decree. f. Overall, there DISTRICT WATER COLORADO form the exchangesCOURT, in the TNP Decree. DIVISION b. It is is a1,substantial probability that the TNP can and

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will be completed and water will be diverted under the TNP Water Rights and put to use within a reasonable time. 9. NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF OWNERS OF LAND AND STRUCTURES FOR WHICH NOTICE OF THE APPLICATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED. a. See EXHIBIT 2 to Application, incorporated by this reference. 10.

REQUESTED RULING. Based on the foregoing, Thornton respectfully requests that the Water Court enter a decree finding that the entire amounts of the TNP Water Rights be continued in full force and effect for all decreed purposes. (17 pages, 2 Exhibits) WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETO-

FORE ADJUDICATED THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY 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 cer-

tain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of NOVEMBER 2021 (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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SEPTEMBER 2021 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 SEPTEMBER 2021Public Notice for each County affected.

DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO SEPTEMBER 2021 WATER RESUME PUBLICATION 3.4. Source of Water: Underground water in the alluvium of the South Platte River. 3.5. Appropriation Date: August 27, 2002. 3.6.

21CW3173 CITY OF THORNTON, INFRASTRUCTURE DEPARTMENT, DIVISION OF Depth: Approximately 50 feet. 3.7. Amount: 5.14 c.f.s. ABSOLUTE 19.86 c.f.s., CONDITIONAL (a total of 25 c.f.s., cumulative WATER RESOURCES, 12450 N. Washington St., Thornton, CODIV. 80241, 720-977-6600. Joanne Herlihy, for all wells). 3.8. Uses: All municipal uses, including, but not limited to, domestic, manufacturing, industrial, commercial, meTO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER 1 Pursuant C.R.S.of37-92-302, are notified that theDr., following is a resume of all water applications and certain chanical, fire protection, sewage treatment, street sprinkling, watering of parks, lawns, gardens and other public spaces, irrigaEsq.,to City Thornton,you 9500 Civic Center Thornton, CO 80229, (303) right 538-7210.

VERIFIED tion, agricultural, recreation, piscatorial, wildlife preservation, lake and reservoir evaporation, dewatering of groundwater levels, amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of SEPTEMBER 2021 for each County affected.

APPLICATION FOR SEXENNIAL FINDING OF REASONABLE DILIGENCE IN ADAMS and aesthetic purposes and for replacement, adjustment and regulation of Thornton’s storage and delivery systems, and those COUNTY. 2.

Name of Structure: Thornton South Platte Well Field No. 1.

3.

Description of conditional 21CW3173 CITY OF THORNTON, INFRASTRUCTURE DEPARTMENT, DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES, 12450 N. of its users. Thornton may divert, store and use the water directly, by and for exchange, substitution, replacement or otherwise, and, after storage, for augmentation, as may be appropriate to maximize its lawful use. Thornton may reuse, successively use, Washington St., Thornton, COof80241, 720-977-6600.

Joanne Herlihy, Esq., City of Thornton,District 9500 Civic Center Dr., water right: 3.1. Date Original Decree: April 22, 2009.

Case No. 2002CW180, Court, Water Thornton, CO 80229, (303) 538-7210. dispose of, and/or otherwise apply all water to extinction. The return flows discharged or released by Thornton attributable to the Division 1. 3.2. Subsequent decrees awarding findings of diligence: Since the Original Decree was entered exercise of this right shall have associated with it the same rights of use reuse, successive use and disposition. The water may AprilAPPLICATION 22, 2009, a timely applicationFINDING for findings of reasonable diligence hasINbeen filedCOUNTY. in accordance with VERIFIED FOR SEXENNIAL OF REASONABLE DILIGENCE ADAMS 2. Name of Struc- be placed to use within the Thornton service areas as it now exists or may exist in the future. 3.9.

Remarks: The water diverted pursuant to the Thornton South Platte Well Field No. 1 water right may be stored in the places of ture: Thornton South Platte Well Field No. 1.

3.

Description of conditional water right: 3.1.

Date of Original Decree: April 22, Colorado law and the following diligence decree has been entered: 3.2.1. Case No. 2015CW3044 storage identified in, and moved to other locations and used under the decree in Case No. 96CW1116 as approved by Case 2009. (September Case No. 2002CW180, District Court, Division 1. 3.2.

11, 2015), District Court,Water Water Division 1. In Case No. 2015CW3044, the Court decreed 5.14 Detailed outline of what has been done toward completion, including expenditures: From May Subsequent decrees awarding findings of diligence: Since the Original Decree was entered April 22, 2009, a timely application No. 02CW180. 4. c.f.s of the Thornton Southhas Platte Well No. 1 water absolute andthe entered a finding ofdecree diligence for findings of reasonable diligence been filedField in accordance withright Colorado law and following diligence has been 1, 2015 through September 30, 2021, Thornton performed the following work and incurred the following costs, all or in part, entered: Case No. 2015CW3044 11, 2015), District Court, Water Division 1. In Case No. on3.2.1. the remaining 19.86 c.f.s. and(September continued the right as conditional.

3.3. Legal Description: The2015CW3044, Thornton the concerning the claimed absolute amount and remaining conditional portion of the Thornton South Platte Well Field No. 1 water Court decreed 5.14 c.f.s the Thornton Platte WelltoField No. 1 water absolute and entered a finding2ofSouth, diligence on right (“Subject Water Right”), including work and expenditures on specific structures integral to the diversion and use of the SubSouth Platte WellofField No. 1., South consists of up twenty-two (22)right wells all located in Township the remaining 19.86 c.f.s. and continued the right as conditional. 3.3. Legal Description: The Thornton South Platte Well Field ject Water Right and in the further development of Thornton’s integrated water supply systems within which the Subject Water 67ofWest, 6th P.M., Adams County, Colorado as shown in Exhibit and incorporated No. 1.,Range consists up to twenty-two (22) wells all located in Township 2 South, Range A 67attached West, 6thhereto P.M., Adams County, Colorado Right has been and will be placed to beneficial use. The work done and costs incurred set forth below are illustrative and not herewith andAmore particularly described as follows: exhaustive and Thornton reserves the right to present evidence of additional activities at trial. 4.1. Thornton Integrated System as shown in Exhibit attached hereto and incorporated herewith and more particularly described as follows: Well Name/Permit Nos. Well 1

Prior 58526-F

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 28 Well A

58527-F 58528-F 58529-F 58530-F 58531-F 58532-F 58533-F 58534-F 58535-F 58631-F

Re-Issued 68171-F 68172-F 68173-F 68174-F 68175-F 68176-F 68177-F 68178-F 68179-F 68180-F 58631-F R

N/A

B N/A C N/A D N/A E N/A F N/A G N/A H N/A I N/A Well Permit Nos. East Gravel Lakes 63647-F Horizontal Well East Sprat Platte 68151-F Horizontal Well

Distance From Location South/North Sec. Line Existing Vertical Wells SE, SW, Sec 17 78 ft. from S NW, NW, Sec 20 256 ft. from N NW, NW, Sec 20 764 ft. from N SW, NW, Sec 20 1293 ft. from N SE, NE, Sec 19 1979 ft. from N SE, NE, Sec 19 2096 ft. from N SE, NE, Sec19 2178 ft. from N NW, SE, Sec 19 2059 ft. from S NW, SE, Sec 19 1510 ft. from S SW, SE, Sec 19 799 ft. from S SW, SW, Sec 30, 921 ft. from S Future Vertical Wells SW, SW, Sec 17 325 ft. from S NW, NW, Sec 30 257 ft. from N NW, NW, Sec 30 769 ft. from N NW, NW, Sec 30 1264 ft. from N SW, NW, Sec 30 1782 ft. from N SW, NW, Sec 30 2275 ft. from N NW, SW, Sec 30 2482 ft. from S NW, SW, Sec 30 1978 ft. from S NW, SW, Sec 30 1546 ft. from S Horizontal Wells W1/2 Sec 31, SW Sec 30, SE Sec 36

Distance From East/West Sec. Line 1362 ft. from W 872 ft. from W 594 ft. from W 407 ft. from W 84 ft. from E 824 ft. from E 1341 ft. from E 1597 ft. from E 1501 ft. from E 1788 ft. from E 108 ft. from W 1743 ft. from W 825 ft. from W 821 ft. from W 833 ft. from W 892 ft. from W 866 ft. from W 840 ft. from W 741 ft. from W 492 ft. from W

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3.4. Source of Water: Underground water in the alluvium of the South Platte River. 3.5. Appropriation Date: August 27, 2002. 3.6. Depth: Approximately 50 feet. 3.7. Amount: 5.14 c.f.s. ABSOLUTE 19.86

Activities: During the relevant diligence period, Thornton has continued to develop and improve its South Platte water supply system including many of the structures used in the exercise of the Subject Water Right, and the eventual treatment and use of the water yielded by such right. Costs incurred by Thornton totaled over $115 million, and include the following: 4.1.1. Water Quality Monitoring: Thornton spent approximately $2,500 on water quality monitoring and sampling related to the South Platte wellfield. 4.1.2. Gravel Pit – West Sprat Platte Reservoir Lining: Thornton spent approximately $8,500,000 on development of West Sprat-Platte Pit as a water storage reservoir. Costs include lining the reservoir, constructing facility improvements, interconnecting the reservoir to Cooley West and East Sprat reservoirs, and other improvements. 4.1.3. Gravel Lakes Rip Rap: Thornton spent approximately $400,000 on design and installation of rip rap protection at eroding slopes on several gravel lakes. 4.1.4.

North Dahlia Reservoir Outlet Gate: Thornton spent approximately $117,000 on the North Dahlia outlet gate. 4.1.5. Alluvial Wells Inspection and Rehabilitation: Thornton has spent approximately $800,000 to install new mag meters, electrical wiring, junction boxes, mag meter vaults and new pumps at each of the 5 alluvial wells at Cooley West Complex. 4.1.6. Thornton Water Treatment Plant – Replacement: The subject water rights can be treated at TWTP prior to being distributed to Thornton customers.

Thornton spent approximately $94.68 million toward the construction of the new Thornton Water Treatment Plant. 4.1.7. Wes Brown Water Treatment Plant (WBWTP) Projects: The Subject Water Rights can be treated at WBWTP prior to being distributed to Thornton customers. Several projects occurred at the WBWTP including membrane replacement, clarifier repairs, and process improvements. In excess of $10.1 million was spent on these projects. 4.1.8. Water Court: Thornton has actively participated in water court proceedings, and has appeared in approximately 34 water court cases as an objector in order to protect the water rights decreed in Case No. 02CW180. Legal and engineering costs incurred relating to the protection of Thornton’s South Platte River portfolio, including the South Platte Wellfield water right, during the diligence period exceeded $524,000. 5. Claim to make absolute in part: 5.1. Date and Amount: The Applicant exercised the Thornton South Platte Well Field No. 1 water right during the diligence period. On March 28, 2020, the water right was exercised in-priority at a maximum combined rate of 5.37 cfs., thereby perfecting an additional 0.23 cfs. 5.2. Description of place where water was applied to beneficial use: All water diverted under the water right decree in Case No. 02CW180 was applied to beneficial use within Thornton’s water service area. 6. Names and addresses of owners of land upon which new diversion or storage structures will be built, owners of existing structures which may require modification and owners of land upon which water is or will be stored: The yet to be constructed wells permitted under the Thornton South Platte Well Field No. 1 right will be built on land owned by Applicant. Storage structures associated with this conditional right are or will be constructed on land owned by Applicant. WHEREFORE, Applicant respectfully requests a judgment and decree of this Court that: 1.The Thornton South Platte Well Field No. 1 has become absolute in the amount of 5.37 c.f.s.; and 2. Thornton has diligently pursued the completion of the Thornton South Platte Well Field No. 1 water right decreed in Case No. 02CW180 that may be found by this Court to have not yet been perfected, and such portion of the Subject Water Right shall be continued as a conditional water right for a period of six years after entry of the Court’s decree herein; and 3. Such other relief as the Court deems just and proper. (8 pages).

WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY 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 NOVEMBER 2021 (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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