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VOLUME 76 | ISSUE 28

‘Each phase of the disease was different’ Platte Valley doctors, nurses look back on COVID-19 BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Ann Healey, former co-owner of Colorado Community Media, speaks during a meeting announcing the sale of the print and digital news company. At right, former publisher and co-owner Jerry Healey and reporter Thelma Grimes listen. PHOTO BY JOHN LEYBA/SPECIAL TO THE COLORADO SUN

‘Tell stories that matter:’ Colorado Community Media sold to news entity Colorado Sun, national foundation to take the reins of two dozen Denver-area newspapers BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Colorado Community Media, the company that produces two dozen newspapers around the

Denver-area suburbs — including this one — and two shoppers has been acquired by a local and national partnership with the goal of building a sustainable business model for local news, its ownership announced on May 3. Jerry and Ann Healey, the couple who built the company over the past decade, sold the network of papers that now spans eight counties and dozens of communities to a joint partnership between the National Trust for Local News, or NTLN, and The Colorado Sun.

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The acquisition is the first for NTLN, a nascent nonprofit that seeks to leverage national foundation funding to buy and bolster local newspapers threatened by faltering business models and the encroachment of hedge funds and corporate conglomerates. The Colorado Sun, a statewide news outlet founded and run by former Denver Post journalists, will oversee daily operations at Colorado Community Media. SEE SOLD, P2

Jonathan Seib is a Charge Nurse and Clinical Coordinator for the Intermediate Care and Medical Surgery unit at Platte Valley Medical Center for about three years. Seib was a news reporter before but always had an interest in the medical profession. “I had two goals, the first goal I became a reporter and writer for five years,” said Seib. Then one day Seib decided to reinvent himself and became a nurse. “I felt like I wanted to directly help people,” Seib said. “I was at a point in my life, with the support of my family, I wanted to go back to school full time, so I decided to go back to school for my other passion the medical field, and become a nurse.” The virus hit in multiple phases and it was overwhelming for Seib and his team. In the first phase, the staff worked with Wendy Colon in the Incident Command Center on processes. The team started prepping for what was coming and planning contingencies as more and more patients were being admitted. “Each phase was different and you SEE COVID, P10

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We were blessed with the opportunities to tell your stories New owners are committed to our brand of journalism

ur journey in journalism started in the early 1980s, as recent college graduates — me, as a reporter at The Miami Herald, then one of the country’s largest papers; Jerry in the newspaper’s advertising department. Back in those days, rarely did editorial and advertising departments cross paths. If it hadn’t been for a company softball team, we might Ann Macari never have met. Healey After we married, we moved to Rhode Island to work for the Providence Journal-Bulletin. After a few years there, we thought: Why not run our own paper? We seemed like an ideal partnership. I had editorial covered; Jerry Healey Jerry, the business end. So we moved to Chicago to run a community paper for a friend’s father — to learn, to see how it felt, to find out whether we could make the transition from larger publications to a hyperlocal endeavor. We decided we could. And after a year, in 1989, we rode a train to Denver, bought a small paper in Littleton and began a 22-year adventure that has defined much of our lives.

Today, our company publishes 26 newspapers and publications in metro Denver and beyond. Journalism in any place and at any level — large, medium, small — is exciting and purposeful for those of us who ply the profession. But for Jerry and me, it also has been about our bond to our readers and advertisers. It’s personal. We have cared deeply about the quality of your lives and success of your businesses. We were called to tell your stories with truth, accuracy, fairness and compassion. We still remember the excitement of longtime Littleton residents at having local ownership of their paper. They understood, better than us at that time, how important it is for those who run newspapers to know the communities they cover, to understand the historic, social and economic narratives that shape a place and its people. Between 2004 and 2020 in the United States, at least 1,800 communities lost their local newspapers, according to a recently published report. That leaves these communities without a voice, without government accountability — whether it be schools or city hall — or reliable means to connect with each other. The death of journalism in any community is a tragedy and a crumbling of our democratic foundation. That’s not happening here because the new owners of our company — a joint partnership between the nonprofit National Trust for Local News and The Colorado Sun — are committed to the same brand of journalism that we have brought you. (Please see accompanying story.) They are talented, innovative and mission-driven. They will not only

ensure the papers’ legacies in your communities continue, but also that community newspapers thrive in new and creative ways. And we ask you — our readers, businesses, advertisers and community leaders — to continue to support them as you’ve supported us. It is difficult to sum up this journey of ours in a few, good words. In the beginning, it was Jerry and me and a handful of passionate, part-time freelance reporters working out of a bookshop. When the opportunity arose to acquire the historic Littleton Independent and two other neighboring papers, we couldn’t find a bank to take a chance on us. Family stepped in and gave us a loan, like any bank, with interest and a strict, no-fudging repayment timeline. We stepped away for some years to explore other interests. But in 2011, the opportunity to help turn around a group of struggling community papers drew Jerry back. And little by little, more papers, some also struggling, were added. There were those who doubted the wisdom of investing financially and emotionally in an industry many have labeled as dying. And, certainly, some of the papers we acquired no longer had the reader and advertising support they once enjoyed. But they did have roots, deep roots, some going back more than 100 years —the Golden Transcript, for instance, is 153 years strong. How do you let such legacies go without a fight? The fight required perseverance, creativity, difficult decisions, a lot of energy for long days and — the key — a small army of editorial, advertising, production and business staff who believed fervently in commu-

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With the Healeys looking toward retirement and hoping to leave the company in good hands, publisher Jerry Healey said the deal was the best he could have hoped for. “We were looking for new owners who understand the purpose of community newspapers,” Jerry said. “Someone who believed in our mission to tell stories that matter in our communities, not just in sending profits back East. They have the heart and vision for what could be a way to preserve and grow local papers everywhere, not just ours.” Ann said she has total confidence in the new owners. “They’re in it for the right reasons,” she said, “and they really care about journalism.” The acquisition charts a new path forward for family-owned legacy newspapers, said Larry Ryckman, the editor and co-founder of the Colorado Sun. “This is a cool opportunity to demonstrate to Colorado and the country that we can find a way to keep local journalism in local hands,” Ryckman said. “My expectation is we’ll hire additional people. Readers will keep seeing the journalism they trust and support, but we can

Jerry and Ann Healey, left, sold Colorado Community Media to a national and local partnership between the National Trust for Local News and the Colorado Sun designed PHOTO BY JOHN LEYBA/SPECIAL TO THE COLORADO SUN to bolster local journalism.

breathe some energy into both the print and digital operations.” The approach will be gradual and thoughtful, he said. “We don’t want to come in and say how to run the shop,” Ryckman said. “I want to be humble and listen to readers and employees and figure out the best way forward. Job one is to not break anything.” Newspapers for sale The Healeys began quietly hunt-

ing for a buyer around Thanksgiving 2020, Jerry Healey said. He approached Laura Frank, the executive director of the Colorado News Collaborative or COLab, a nonprofit statewide network that works to strengthen local journalism, asking if she knew of any potential buyers who would preserve and grow local news. Frank connected him to Elizabeth Hansen Shapiro, CEO and co-founder of NTLN.

nity newspapers. Colorado Community Media’s success belongs to its people. Our staff throughout the years has been incredibly talented. They have worked together through good times and bad to deliver the news to you every week. Jerry and I are profoundly grateful for their dedication, contributions — and friendships. We feel privileged to have helped local businesses achieve direct access to readers. We feel rewarded that we told the stories that otherwise would not have been heard. There are so many, but a few in recent years include the joyful drive-by pandemic celebration of a woman’s 100th birthday. Economic challenges of local shopping centers. Black students confronted by racism. Comprehensive local election guides. The quest of a man dying of cancer to complete his dream. A year-long look at the state of mental health in one county. Families’ struggles to pay the rent when jobs were lost. High school graduations. And all those triumphs and defeats in our community sports pages. Jerry and I are leaving for a few reasons: We are nearing retirement. We would like to spend more time with our children and granddaughter. We would like to see what else is in store for us. But we also felt it was time for new energy and vision for our papers and the communities they serve. We feel fortunate to have found new owners who can bring that. For Jerry and me, that means we can say goodbye, feeling secure about these papers’ future, and blessed for having had the opportunity to tell your stories.

The timing was serendipitous, Shapiro said. Just over a month earlier, NTLN had published its concept paper through Harvard University’s Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy. The situation in local news nationwide is dire, the concept paper says. Though many small familyrun operations remain profitable around the country, they face serious headwinds from declining advertising revenue and print subscriptions. Digital advertising struggles to make up the difference, especially as corporate behemoths like Facebook and Google have gobbled up much of the available online ad revenue. Waves of consolidation and acquisitions have left a third of America’s newspapers in the hands of 25 companies as of 2018, the paper says, with more than 1,800 newspapers shut down in the last 15 years. “The most powerful newspaper owners are now private capital holding companies whose expectations for profit and return have strongly influenced local newsrooms’ size, quality, and resource levels,” the paper reads in part. Corporate ownership entangles newspapers in a “downward spiral” that slashes newspapers’ legitimacy and capabilities, it says. SEE SOLD, P4

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Recall group successful in targeting Mayor, one councilor Recall petition triggers recalls for Mayor Herb Atchison and Councilor Jon Voelz BY LIAM ADAMS LADAMS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A seven-month long campaign to recall members of Westminster City Council involving three separate counts of recall petitions has resulted in two forthcoming recall elections for Mayor Herb Atchison and Councilor Jon Voelz. In an April 28 update to the city’s website, City Clerk Michelle Parker said that recall petitions for Atchison and Voelz contained enough valid signatures to trigger elections, but that petitions for Mayor Pro Tem Anita Seitz and Councilor Kathryn Skulley were still insufficient. Parker issued the new certifications after counting petitions that she previously rejected but was ordered to reconsider by an Adams County district judge. Debbie Teter, a leading organizer with the recall campaign, said of the news, “We’re thrilled. For all of the people that helped us carry the petitions and the signers and for all of their hard work, this is wonderful news for them to hear.” Voelz said on the phone, “I think it’s shameful. I very much

am looking forward to getting the facts and the truth out there because we haven’t had any in the last six months.” In an email, Atchison said he would provide a comment at the May 3 city council study session. The Westminster Water Warriors community group — named after the group’s frustration over water rates— launched its campaign in September and filed its first batch of petitions against Atchison, Seitz, Voelz and Skulley in October. Parker declared the petitions insufficient, so the Water Warriors filed an amended batch in November, which also failed. Along with discounting invalid signatures, Parker altogether rejected 81 petition sections over evidence that petition circulators removed packet cover pages. The Water Warriors then sued the city to overturn the rejection of petition sections with cover page issues. On April 16, Adams County District Court Judge Kyle Seedorf ordered Parker to reconsider the 81 petition sections. The newly considered petitions added enough valid signatures to previous counts for Atchison and barely for Voelz. For Atchison, there were more than 1,000 valid signatures past the minimum threshold and for Voelz, just nine. In contrast, Seitz was short by 35 signatures and Skulley by 23. Voelz rejected the very premise of the recall for him, given that he wasn’t a councilor the last time council approved an increase in

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City Councilor Jon Voelz swears his oath of office Jan. 2019 in front of Municipal Judge FILE PHOTO Tiffany Sorice while his partner, T.C. Hosna holds the microphone.

water rates in 2018. Voelz was appointed to council in 2019. “They made a huge mistake with this. I think it does show how low politically, and you don’t have ideas and you can’t win in normal elections, to pull this kind of skullduggery,” Voelz said. In an email, Seitz said that while she won’t be on the recall election ballot, she is disappointed that Atchison and Voelz will be. “Our City’s charter gives a minority of residents the right to initiate a recall election. But it also gives Council members the right to answer the claims and take their

positions to all the voters of Westminster,” she said. The exact date of the recall elections hasn’t been set yet, as city council will have to pass a resolution, said city spokesman Rich Neumann. Neumann noted that the elections will occur prior to the November municipal election, about the time Atchison’s term is set to finish. Teter said it doesn’t matter that the recall election will take place just a few months before the mayor leaves office. She said, “For all of the effort that we have put in, we couldn’t stop pursuing this.”

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Though some newspapers have been preserved by local “angel investors” or billionaires who take them on — as is the case at the Washington Post, Los Angeles Times and Colorado Springs Gazette — that model is not replicable on a large scale. NTLN draws inspiration from public radio, which in recent decades has built a diversified funding model built on grants, foundations, underwriting and listener support, while still retaining local control. “The new business model is ‘all of the above,’” Shapiro said. “It’s advertising, philanthropy and small-dollar giving. We’re pragmatists — let’s get the news funded as many different ways as we can. Multiple revenue streams preserve independence.” The CCM acquisition — the terms and price of which are confidential — brings together an array of funders. The deal was funded by FJC, a boutique public charity that specializes in nonprofit loans, Shapiro said. The loan is guaranteed by the American Journalism Project, a venture philanthropy organization; the Colorado Trust, a health equity organization; and the Gates Family Foundation, a philanthropic group with its roots in Denver’s Gates Rubber Company. A grant from the Colorado Media Project, a grant-funded initiative that advocates for journalistic innovation, supported a portion of the legal costs and connected NTLN to local funders. Operational support is being provided by the Knight Foundation, a national arts and journalism philanthropic group; the Google News Initiative, which partners with local news organizations; and the Democracy Fund, a nonpartisan foundation that seeks to strengthen civic engagement. None of the foundations will have any say over CCM’s content or editorial direction, she said. Acquiring CCM is an exciting chance to prove the NTLN concept, Shapiro said. “There has to be more to the story of American journalism in the 21st century than all the destruction we see,” she said. “This is setting up CCM for the long term. It’s not going to get sold to a conglomerate or hedge fund and shut down. We’re setting these papers up on strong footing, but it’s going to be up to the communities to keep them that way.” Here comes the Sun NTLN provided the funding for the acquisition and will provide consulting and business services, but the ultimate goal is to hand off control and ownership to The Colorado Sun, Shapiro said. The Sun was founded by former Denver Post journalists who left in 2018, following moves by Alden Global Capital, the newspaper’s hedge fund ownership, that slashed dozens of news staff and moved the newsroom from downtown Denver to the newspaper’s Adams County printing plant.

Jerry and Ann Healey, left, sold Colorado Community Media to a national and local partnership between the National Trust for Local News and the Colorado Sun designed to bolster local journalism. From left: Jerry Healey and Ann Healey, former CCM owners, Fraser Nelson and Marc Hand of the National Trust for Local News, Colorado Sun editors Dana Coffield and Larry Ryckman, National Trust CEO Elizabeth Hansen Shapiro, and Lillian Ruiz of the National Trust. PHOTO BY JOHN LEYBA/SPECIAL TO THE COLORADO SUN

Since its founding, the Sun has proven to be resilient and well-supported, said Ryckman, the editor and co-founder. “Our business model is so simple it sounds naive,” Ryckman said. “Treat readers with respect. Don’t scam them with clickbait, autoplay videos or pop-up ads. Give them journalism worthy of their support. We’ve seen tremendous growth in readership and paying membership.” The Sun is in a growth phase, he said. “We started with 10 full-timers, and we’ll have 16 next month, and we’re aiming for 20 by midsummer,” he said. “We do have statewide ambitions, and our goal is to fill the gaps and do the stories others aren’t doing.” CCM fits nicely into that goal, he said. Like the Sun, CCM will be operated as a public benefit corporation, meaning while it remains for-profit, it has no obligation to maximize shareholder profits. “Strictly for-profit means you do whatever you can to make as much money as you can,” Ryckman said. “If that means layoffs or selling real estate, so be it. In a public benefit corporation, you need to treat it like a business, but the first goal is to serve the public. Journalism is too important to be in the hands of strip-mining hedge funds.” Ryckman said he hopes to bolster CCM’s existing strengths and connections to the communities it serves. “CCM will remain independent, but we can find ways to help and collaborate on the business and news side,” he said. The two already have an established working relationship — CCM reporter Jessica Gibbs and Colorado Sun reporter Jesse Paul recently

took home an award from the Society for Professional Journalists for a series on how COVID affected public health workers. “We can be great resources,” Ryckman said. “We’re run by journalists. We’ve got Pulitzer Prize winners on staff. The Sun is the most collaborative place I’ve ever worked, and that’s the spirit I want to bring to this endeavor.” It’s too soon to say what staffing will look like going forward, but Ryckman said they have no plans to fire anyone, and a new digital editor is likely. The Sun will also begin a search for a new permanent publisher for CCM, though Jerry Healey will stay on for a time as a consultant. The Sun’s leadership plans to listen to readers to figure out a path forward, said Sun editor Dana Coffield. “These are changing times, and we need to listen to what news consumers are telling us,” she said. “There’s great journalism being produced, but it may not be presented in the ways readers want to receive it. We’re looking at web platforms that are more readerfriendly, email newsletters, more of a social media presence. We’ll start with the basics, and can get more excited and ambitious from there.” That doesn’t mean print editions are going away, she said. “We hope to do print for a very long time,” she said. “But a robust internet product is important too.” In good hands For the Healeys, the deal is a great outcome for the crowning achievement of their professional lives. “We’ve taken this company as far as we can take it, and it’s time for someone else to take it to the next

level,” Jerry said. The company wasn’t in danger of closing, he said, though the past year has been tough. Half the company’s advertisers either backed out or cut ads last spring, and reporters each took a week of furlough. Several salespeople who left weren’t replaced. CCM received $255,800 in Paycheck Protection Program loans last year, according to federal records. “I’m not afraid to say PPP money got us through last spring,” he said. “The government stepped up. We would have gone into our savings to keep it going, but we wouldn’t have closed the newspapers. It gave us the ability to focus on the company and pay the bills.” The company had strong showings in the third and fourth quarters of 2020, Jerry said. “Advertisers were coming back, and I’m most proud of my management during COVID,” he said. The company stayed bullish, with the Healeys buying seven newspapers from Landmark Community Newspapers in October. Ann said the acquisition is a win for the newspapers, some of which date back more than a century — or in the case of the Golden Transcript, to the Gold Rush. But it’s also a win for readers, she said. “These days people can get lost in the cacophony of social media and snap judgments, and it’s easy to lose sight of what’s important,” she said. “We’re making sure these communities still have their voices heard through active, high-quality journalism. We feel like we’re just a small part of the history of these papers and these communities, but we’re so excited for this opportunity to hand them off and make them better and stronger.”

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Thornton Council approves weed deliveries Thornton City Council makes city third to allow marijuana deliveries BY LIAM ADAMS LADAMS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Thornton-based marijuana dispensaries can now deliver product within city limits. Thornton City Council approved an ordinance with a 6-2 vote at an April 27 meeting, making Thornton the third city in Colorado to allow the enterprise alongside Aurora and Denver. It allows third-party services to deliver retail cannabis to Thornton-based customers. “I have spoken to our retail providers here and this is exactly what

they asked for if we were to have delivery here,” said Mayor Pro Tem Jessica Sandgren. Mayor Jan Kulmann and Councilors Angie Bedolla, David Acunto, Adam Matkowsky and Sam Nizam agreed. Councilors Julia Marvin and Sherry Goodman cast the dissenting votes. Councilor Jacque Phillips was absent for the meeting. Goodman did not explain why she voted no. Marvin did, though, citing the absence of a social equity provision that, in contrast, Aurora and Denver have. Aurora City Council approved retail marijuana delivery and Denver’s did the same April 19. For the next three years, Aurora will only grant delivery service permits to disadvantaged applicants, according to Sentinel Colorado. Denver’s timeline is six years, ac-

cording to the Associated Press. The state’s criteria for disadvantaged applicants considers the applicant’s income, place of residence and whether the applicant or their family member was previously arrested for a marijuana offense. During the April 27 meeting’s public comments, Hashim Coates, executive director of Black Brown and Red Badged, a coalition of cannabis business owners of color, asked Thornton council to consider a social equity provision. “As a city that is over 30 percent Hispanic, I know Thornton prides itself on opportunities for business owners of color,” Coates said. He added, “Last year, the city issued an RFP for proposals on professional training services for inclusion, diversity and equity training. So, it’s a little disappointing to see

this oversight in tonight’s board meetings.” If Thornton were to have a social equity requirement, Coates explained, the city wouldn’t initially have enough applicants from within the city. So, he asked council to consider amending the ordinance to allow third-party services outside Thornton to deliver into the city. Marvin agreed with Coates. “It’s a pretty narrow definition of deliver if we’re just keeping it to the stores in the city. I think we are missing an opportunity to have some social equity here,” the councilor said later in the meeting. Before Nizam voted, he said he shared the same concern, but was also worried if an amendment allowing outside delivery services would harm Thornton-based businesses.

Adams 12 to create permanent online school Trend shows regionwide emphasis on online learning after the COVID-19 BY LIAM ADAMS LADAMS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is developing a plan for remote learning during the 2021-21 school year

and beyond. The learning model that the district boosted during the COVID-19 pandemic will take on a new life in future years as a standalone entity, district staff explained to the board of education at an April 21 meeting. The merit of remote learning extends beyond being adaptable to a pandemic and can offer some families much-preferred flexibility. The decision parallels that of 27J Schools, which recently announced

it will establish a standalone online school. The idea for a permanent online school is “making lemonade out of lemons,” said Adams 12 Board Director Brian Batz. It’s an opportunity, he added, “to really collaborate and expand on what was almost nonexistent or was nonexistent a couple years ago. So, I think it’s a really great opportunity to seize.” The other board directors were in agreement, although several noted

there will be wrinkles to iron out. “I’m excited to see what happens next year and then what it turns into in the following years,” said Board President Kathy Plomer. The district’s plans for remote learning are already evolving and will continue to do so. This year, teachers taught both online and in-person students. However, the plan for the 2021-22 year is to have a SEE SCHOOLS, P6

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Aiming for a big difference out of little change Finding Nectar Nursery selling and educating Westminster on pollinatorfriendly plants BY LIAM ADAMS LADAMS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

If enough people put pollinator friendly plants in their yard, the world could change. Or at least the Denver metro region, said Brad Kuhn, owner of Finding Nectar Nursery in Westminster. The new startup that opened April 24 aims to educate and sell to people plants that are friendly

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staff of educators who teach remote learning full-time. That will basically drive the formation of two online schools: one for K-8 and one for high schoolers. One principal and one assistant principal will oversee both. The K-8 school will have 32 classroom teachers plus six specialized or elective teachers. The high school will have 16 core academic teachers, according to a presentation from Priscilla Straughn, chief academic officer, and Beau Foubert, executive direc-

to pollinators, such as bees and monarch butterflies. Given the threat facing pollinators — who play a crucial role in maintaining a healthy environment — the creation of a hospitable space goes a long way. “It really doesn’t take a lot. If we get a lot of people doing this, to make a difference,” said Kuhn. “You can change the world by changing your backyard just slightly.” Kuhn has done his research and the Denver metro area is home to 150 bee species, half of which are threatened or endangered, he said. To mitigate that, Finding Nectar Nursery is selling plants that bloom year around that incentivize pollinators to make semi-

permanent habitats. For example, columbines for spring blooming, English wallflower for the summer and primrose for the fall. That allows the pollinators to stay in one place, such as someone’s backyard, instead of moving each season. “It would just make it so that they are not expending so much energy to go out and find those resources for themselves,” Kuhn said. He compared it to a person getting food from their fridge one day to their neighbor’s fridge the next day to the local high school cafeteria the day thereafter. Finding Nectar Nursery isn’t simply a store, it’s an opportunity to educate, he said. For ex-

ample, Kuhn said he will explain to visitors why he doesn’t sell certain grasses that aren’t pollinator friendly and will offer a better alternative. Overall, Kuhn said, “I want people to be more cognizant of it and know what’s going on.” Kuhn launched the startup in November, when he grew 12,000 plants from seeds in greenhouses by his home. By now, the plants, which represent about 40 different species, are fully developed and ready to bloom when a customer plants them in their yard. People can order plants for pickup online or reach out to Kuhn to schedule a time to visit. In the near future, Kuhn plans to open the nursery regularly on Saturdays.

tor of curriculum and instruction. The district will post the positions internally, meaning they aren’t additional jobs that Adams 12 will create, Straughn explained. The district has already posted the principal position. The full-time online staff — whom Adams 12 plans to still be working out of district buildings — is critical to creating a sustainable, long-term school, Straughn said. This year, educators who are teaching in-person and online students, “are really struggling to manage how to tend to the in-person needs of their students and also tend to the online needs of their students,” she said.

The 2021-22 school year will be a bridge between the old remote learning model and the new one. Because children younger than 16-years-old aren’t eligible to receive the vaccine, there will still be families who opt for remote learning due to health concerns. In response to a March survey, 1,150 students opted for remote learning next year. Over 350 are elementaryaged, 230 are in middle school and 400 are high-schoolers. Those students’ schedules and lesson plans will be similar to that of in-person students. However, after students are able to receive the vaccine in future years, families will opt for remote learn-

ing for other reasons. That’s where the new principal, “will be really important as we transition from an online program that’s part of dealing and navigating through a pandemic into an online school that’s an important option for families to consider in a major metropolitan school district,” Foubert said. There are many considerations for a long-term, fully online school, around professional development for teachers, the formation of student clubs and providing opportunities for occasional in-person learning experiences, among others, Straughn said. As for right now, though, Foubert said, “This is the starting point.”

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Metro schools ask for end quarantine requirements Key piece of data superintendents cite doesn’t tell full story on virus spread BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A coalition of Denver metroarea school districts sent a letter to the state public health department, saying it’s “time to eliminate mandatory COVID quarantines in Colorado’s schools.” “Messaging from Colorado’s public health and elected officials has acknowledged, since before the new

year, that rates of COVID transmission within our schools are low; that the mitigation measures we have in place are working; and that in-person schooling is critically important for many students in their social, emotional and academic development,” the April 26 letter from the school districts says. The letter was signed onto by the superintendents of Adams 12 Five Star, Elizabeth, Mapleton, Jefferson County, Littleton, 27J (Brighton), Aurora, Englewood, Platte Canyon, Cherry Creek, Westminster and Douglas County school districts. Many of the district leaders had been advocating for an end to school quarantine rules since before spring break and had heard that a cancellation of the rules was

premature because of concerns about COVID-19 variants, the letter says. School districts have generally been required to instruct people who come into contact with a person with COVID-19 or symptoms of the disease to quarantine. The district leaders also noted fears that the spread of the virus in schools “would markedly increase” as older students moved from hybrid classes to more densely occupied classrooms as full-time inperson classes resumed, the letter adds. More than a dozen Colorado school districts have been collecting data regarding in-school COVID-19 spread throughout this school year’s second semester, the letter

says. The superintendents argue that the data show that in-school spread “remains extremely low (despite) the presence of COVID variants in our state and even after the transition from hybrid schooling models in mid-March to early April,” the letter says. “Our most recent data compiled on April 23 shows that less than one-half of one percent of students and staff placed into quarantine since January have subsequently tested positive for the virus — and the rates are not increasing over the past month,” the letter says. But the data the superintendents cite does not appear to account for the number of students and SEE QUARANTINE, P26

Vaccine effort hopes to close gap for minority, low-income areas Colorado targets residents who face barriers to accessing vaccine shots BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Even with Colorado’s six mass vaccination sites around the state up and running — and with local health providers also putting shots in arms — state officials knew they needed to go further to reach Coloradans who can’t drive to appointments or set them up online. That’s why Colorado started organizing what it calls “equity clinics” — and as of mid-April, state officials had worked with more than 100 community organizations in the effort to reach low-income areas, people of color and rural residents, too. For some communities, barriers to coronavirus vaccination aren’t just economic but can also stem from distrust, Gov. Jared Polis said. “It is important that people understand some of the legitimate roots of that skepticism, where, inexcusably, Black Americans were experimented on without their permission,” Polis told Colorado Community Media. That’s a reference to what became known as the Tuskegee syphilis study: In 1972, the Associated Press broke news that the federal government had let hundreds of Black men in rural Alabama go untreated for syphilis for 40 years for research purposes. A public outcry ensued, and the study ended three months later, according to the AP. The effects of the study still linger — it’s routinely cited as a reason some Black Americans are reluctant to participate in medical research, or even go to the doctor for routine check-ups, the AP reported. But other communities also experience “vaccine hesitancy,” and making vaccination quick and easy is crucial for the state to be able reach “herd immunity,” Polis said. That’s a term for when enough people become immune that the spread of COVID-19 becomes unlikely, which could happen when around 70% to 80% of

Gov. Jared Polis, center, visits a mobile vaccine clinic, an effort supported by state officials to bring vaccinations sites to locations COURTESY OF THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE VIA FACEBOOK around Colorado. The state has two bus routes and was to announce a third soon.

people attain immunity. “That means reaching people where they are, and protecting any Coloradans protects all Coloradans,” Polis said. The state’s Vaccine Equity Outreach Team — co-chaired by Jill Hunsaker Ryan, executive director of the state public-health department, and Rick Palacio, strategic consultant to the governor — worked to schedule vaccine equity clinics across Colorado in partnership with community-based organizations, local public health agencies and tribes, according to a news release from the state public-health department. “One of the data points we use to guide our efforts are targeted census tracts,” Palacio said, using a term for geographic areas. State officials targeted tracts that are below the poverty line and high in minority populations and also worked with organizations that serve those areas. “Not everyone has a health care home,” and often that includes Black and brown communities, Palacio said. State officials have partnered with

community organizations to host more than 200 clinics across the state, according to Polis’ office. “They’ve been in church and school parking lots, at local rec centers, and a variety of other locations that community members trust,” said Elizabeth Kosar, a spokeswom-

an for the governor. Many of the equity clinics are temporary, and others were ongoing as of late April. Some ongoing locations, according to the governor’s office, include: SEE VACCINE, P30

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would change treatments, rooms, and finding physical beds. It was intimidating, I never had to plan for something like this before,” said Seib. As patients continued to come in, the frontline workers still considered COVID a mystery virus. The staff was receiving reports from the hospitals in New York, China and other countries overseas on treatments that could work. “We were trying a lot of different things and treating it like the flu at first,” Seib said. “It was not the best way to go and we were doing our best. Our unit was taking COVID-19 patients plus added challenges. The nurses, myself included, were also training to take ICU patients. If there were too many sick patients we took the entire Intermediate Care population from ICU to free up ICU.” Seib and his team had to make quick decisions, educating peers on how to care for the COVID-19 patients which had become an entirely new population in the unit. “It was very overwhelming at first and honestly, it’s been the hardest thing I’ve had to do. It is still a confusing virus because it hits some people so hard,” said Seib. The team and Seib watched patients for days wondering if they were going to tip one way or the other - for better or worse. The nurses leaned on each other for support. “It was hard every step of the way watching these patients and wait-

Wendy Colon, the director of the Emergency Department and also the emergency manager for Platte Valley Medical Center, played a big role in processes to keep the staff and patients safe from COVID-19, and opened an Incident Command Center. COURTESY OF PLATTE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER

ing. Ultimately, sometimes it pans out. A lot of times it didn’t, and the patients didn’t make it. It was extremely difficult for all of us and taking a toll on our team, our charge nurses and myself personally,” said Seib. Family safety Seib’s family lives with his Mom and Stepdad, both in the high-risk group. Seib had conversations with his family on the best way of keeping a distance away from each other in their small house. His routine when he got home was to change his clothes in the garage every

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people giving and opening up their hearts and sometimes their wallets. It’s finding the little ways to say thank you and be grateful. I hope the lesson that we can take away from this, is we learn to take care of each m other,” said Seib. m c d The impact of the pandemic hits the h Emergency Department Dr. Scott Hackman has been an emergency physician for more than d t four years at Platte Valley Medim cal Center through the Brighton Community Emergency Physicians i T Group. Hackman grew up in the rural health systems moving aroundo a lot with his family in the Midwest Kansas, and Nebraska area. His Dad b f was a hospital administrator. “I learned from him that there’s a i definite need in the rural areas for N healthcare. So initially, I thought I’d p go into family practice,” said Hack- r man. But towards the end of Hackman’s h a training, he learned that he liked m emergency medicine better. a “I fall in love with it as a career choice, as well as a lot of opportuni- fi ty with patients in a variety of situ- e ations. It was an evolution, though, a it wasn’t like a light went off,” said c a Hackman. When the virus hit, Hackman and a his colleagues were just starting to I learn about the virus and were not t sure just how it was evolving. “It was rather shocking. Then it t became very apparent in the latter i stages of March into April of 2020, o it’s going to be a very big problem,” B i said Hackman. i Patients were coming in with SEE COVID, P11

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massive amounts of oxygen requirements that he’d not seen in his career. Many didn’t have huge underlying health problems to explain how they had become so ill. “We didn’t quite know how to handle it other than just by increasing their oxygen requirements, Hackman said. “Initially, we are intubating a lot of these patients early on. Then we kind of evolved and figured out a little better strategy.”. The doctors were challenged because there not any studies to follow and had to use whatever information that was coming out of New York, with its high volume of patients early on compared to the rest of the country. “The critical care doctors our hospital, and pulmonologist were all trying to get out as much information to the rest of the country as they could,” Hackman said. “We figured out there was a better strategy than just ventilating. We used a better strategy called flow nasal canula, a heated high flow which is a lot of oxygen coming through but allows the lungs to remain elastic. It’s’ a little less stress on the lungs than a ventilator.” The ER doctors found other ways to treat their patients. Three months into the pandemic they tried another type of treatment called a Bipap - a mask that forces air in using higher pressure versus the more invasive ventilator management. “We kind of went back and forth a little bit as a group, our ER group

met with the sound doctors to hear their stories on the floor, because they are the hospital critical care people managing the patients and telling us kind of what we can do in the Emergency Department to help the survival rates in ICU for these people,” said Hackman. After trying different treatments, Hackman and his team determined the right strategy was to stick with the heated high flow for patients requiring large amounts of oxygen. “Some of those patients eventually had to be intubated, but a large majority did not. They just had very long hospital stays eventually discharged either to home or like a skilled nursing facility,” said Hackman. Hackman said many of those patients still are not back to their baseline. Second stage of the pandemic. “We are still seeing the acute patients coming in occasionally and not as often. What we are seeing largely now is secondary effects from the pandemic from when a patient was admitted a while back, but still is having difficulties, we’re starting to determine the gravity of what this virus has done to people,” said Hackman. Hackman took care of Brighton Police Chief Paul Southard when he was admitted to the hospital for three weeks with COVID on a ventilator. Southard recovered and was released but Hackman said it had a profound effect on the hospital, the community, and the police. “I think his case was the initial shockwave that went through the department and for me, it impacts

every aspect of our life,” Hackman said. “The gravity hadn’t hit me until I saw how his case evolved, he recovered and it was a success.” Not every case went as well. “We’ve had a few patients that did not succumb in the Emergency Department, but they did not survive in the hospital. Try to explain it to people, and they kind of get it, but it’s hard,” he added. Hackman recently had one patient pass away before he could get the vaccine. “I do feel since the vaccine has been readily available that this is becoming a preventable illness. The high-risk population, most of the deaths that I saw were over 65-yearsold,” said Hackman. “I did have a few sicker patients, but not a lot of death under that age group. That group now I think, has largely been vaccinated, and I’m not seeing those high-risk cases anymore. So that’s, good, said Hackman. Hackman lives alone so he isolated himself to keep himself and others safe. “Now it’s just second nature. I can’t imagine walking into a room with a patient without wearing a mask, it the new normal, at least in the hospital for quite some time,” said Hackman. Great support matters Hackman has friends he trained with working at other hospitals that not only have high cases but had PPE storages. “We always had adequate PPE and I felt safe, we only had one (Emergency Department) physician who got COVID out of all those hundreds COVID patients which were amaz-

ing and he did fine,” said Hackman. “It’s a testament to how careful we were and built protocols very early on to protect ourselves,” Hackman said.

Future Dr. William McNitt, the Emergency Physician at Platte Valley Medical Center is hoping for the future that people continue getting vaccinated. He and his peers are looking forward to not being so worried when people are being admitted for appendicitis, heart attack, or unrelated issues, because they are getting a COVID swab so the staff will know who has it or not. “People could get back out and start enjoying life, kids can go back to school safely and just get back to normalcy,” said McNitt. “The community supported this hospital in such away. I have a lot of work over the next 18 months. The beauty of this hospital is the same as the beauty of the community of Brighton. We all pulled together and found ways to do it with the Incident Command Center,” said Colon. Caitlyn Major, Platte Valley Medical Center Communications Manager released a statement, “as our associates begin to process their collective experience over the past year and continue to navigate COVID-19, Platte Valley SCL Health recognizes the importance of providing resources to foster resilience and well-being. A variety of mental health services and support groups are offered to associates, free of charge, and leadership is currently evaluating new programs to help combat compassion fatigue.”

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Don’t allow concealment of records, oppose House Bill 1214

e understand the intent behind House Bill 1214 to provide a fresh start to those with lower-level criminal records — such as arrest records in which no criminal charges have been filed. Further, it allows some offenders — and those who have received full pardons — to petition to have their records sealed. We do not oppose the idea of offering a clean slate to many who have blemishes on their records. We appreciate that a clean record better paves the way to housing and

OUR VIEW employment opportunities. Even so, we strongly oppose HB 1214 because the loss of complete information would be too severe. Passage of the bill would compromise the system because the cumulative value of the records is paramount. In our journalistic work to serve the public, we find revealing trends in complete arrest records. For example, we can analyze patterns that can lead to questions to ensure law enforcement agencies

LETTER TO THE EDITOR More to water issue than we are hearing There is a lot of rhetoric, questionable statements and misleading impressions from Bill Christopher’s column (“Finding the source of Westminster’s water debacle”) regarding the water issue. Bill suggests the city should hire a consultant to assess the water utility’s financial needs. According to Headwaters Magazine (https://www. watereducationcolorado.org/publications-and-radio/headwaters-magazine/ summer-2020-keeping-up-with-aginginfrastructure/building-for-tomorrow/), City Utility Engineering Manager Julie Koehler has a database of the utility’s assets. As a licensed professional engineer, she is in an excellent position to assess the utility’s needs. The city also commissioned a 2017 study by consultants Raftelis to understand how to set the water rates in order that everyone pays their fair share. Bill doesn’t mention this study and ignores the research and conclusions. (The study is here: https://www.cityofwestminster. us/Portals/1/Documents/Government Documents/Departments/Public Works and Utilities/Westminster Rate and Fee COS Study Report 3-11-19 FINAL.pdf) Bill then falsely assumes that new residential development is a burden on the city’s water infrastructure while new commercial development is not. In fact, both pay tap fees which are calculated to offset any infrastructural burden (including water rights acquisition) from all development. This was covered in the city council study sessions. Westminster has real challenges that must be addressed. How can voters do this responsibly when the columnists who get a local media megaphone are not doing basic research? Bill Christopher once wrote disparagingly about the art of “selective public information,” but he has presented us with an incomplete analysis based on a limited set of facts. As Bill said, “It is always important to ask the ‘Why’ question.” Tim Pegg, Westminster

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are accountable. The information can tell us how agencies do their jobs, where they spend their time and with whom they interact in these patterns. The records can point to patterns of misconduct, racism and other issues. The patterns can play into whether to elect candidates to law enforcement positions, such as sheriff, and whether to vote to retain judges. We understand that having lower-level infractions on a criminal record provides challenges for many, but criminal arrest records should

be maintained in full to ensure the public’s right to know and provide the whole picture for the media’s queries. Oppose HB 1214 for its unintended consequences. Urge your lawmakers to oppose this bill. Please join us in opposition along with the Colorado Press Association, the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition and The Colorado News Collaborative (COLab). For more perspective about this bill, visit the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition website.

Newest Comp plan draft leaves room for doubt

he title on the city’s website stated “What will Westminster look like in 20 years? That is a great question and deserves the full attention, thought and input from Westminster citizens. The question ties in with the unveiling of the draft 2040 Westminster Comprehensive Plan. It covers all the important components of a community, but the “heart and soul” of any community’s future planning is the land use component. The Comprehensive Plan is the “bible” in establishing allowed land uses, densities, design standards and a lot more. With approximately only one square mile of undeveloped land left in Westminster, the updated, proposed Comprehensive Plan becomes all the more important. It is especially important to tie the allowed land uses - i.e. apartments, townhouses, retail, office and their projected water consumption - to available water resources. Given Colorado’s semiarid climate and the continuing impacts of global warming, water is the main driver. Certainly, you don’t want your local government to commit to more water consumption via allowed land uses than it can serve in a dependable, quality way. Citizens’ input is vital The city has announced a public comment period on the plan through May 31. It is user friendly on the city web site in accommodating comments on each section of the plan. There is also a guided review program online that lets citizens can participate, commenting as they read the document. Hard

copies of the guided program are available for those who aren’t comfortable with the Internet at both College Hill and Irving Street Libraries. While it remains to be seen to what extent the Bill Christopher City Council will adhere to citizen comments, it is fundamentally important for citizens to educate themselves on what the plan would allow and then speak up on those provisions, standards, land uses, densities etc. which are important to you. Updating a community’s Comprehensive Plan does not come around that often. In Westminster, the last time the plan was updated was 2013.

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Getting this plan right really matters Let’s remember some of the hard lessons learned in the years since adopting the 2013 comp plan. I say this because if modifications are not made before adoption of the plan, it is difficult to overcome the allowed land use and density. A good case in point is the ridiculous density allowed on the Saint Mark’s Catholic Church’s property adjacent to Federal Boulevard which was sold to a developer. The 2013 plan allowed 36 apartment units to the acre and that is what the developer relied on when purchasing the land. Take a look today at how noncompatible that density is up against existing townhouse or single-family dwellings. Another example, but from a

different perspective, is the Pillar of Fire land which is under development review. The 2013 Comp Plan calls for an allowed maximum of over 3,300 dwelling units with the idea of interjecting new urbanism concepts. Again, in my opinion it was a mistake to allow such a large number. Fortunately, the developer of the Uplands residential plan contemplates a maximum of 2,350 dwelling units. What if the developer had pushed to build the full density allowed? See the importance of “getting it right” from the start before the city council adopts the new plan?

Tough when ‘answers’ are so confusing As we all know, land use with defined residential density equals water demand. When the draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan was unveiled, I attempted to tie projected water demand to the combined residential land uses contained in the new plan. Basically, I was asking for a chart that stated the maximum number of allowed residential dwelling units under each density category. Back in the day when I was city manager, each residential category was assigned a water unit value stated in “service commitments” or portions thereof. When I asked city staff for this chart or the calculations needed to determine the amount of NEW water demand, I was told that no such chart or calculation exists. I was told, in part, that “Looking solely at the number of future residential dwelling units on the few remaining vacant lands does not consider the many variables

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ccasionally, this is an opinion column. Here comes one now. Advertisements taped or left hanging on QUIET front doors should DESPERATION be against the law. The mischiefmakers of advertisements taped or left hanging on front doors where there is a “No Solicitors” sign posted nearby should be subject to a six-month Craig Marshall sentence. Smith The mischiefmakers of advertisements taped or left hanging on front doors where there are four “No Solicitors” signs posted nearby like mine should be subject to life without parole. Littering is against the law. Advertisements left on front doors is littering. One of my signs, in red, says “No Ads, No Coupons, No Junk.” Guess what? It happened again today. This is, in a world of death and

destruction, small potatoes. However, this is not the forum for large potatoes. Sometimes I wish it were, albeit knowing I’d be in for passionate disagreements. I mentioned littering. Have you noticed any masks on the ground? Where I live, Harry and I see masks and dog poop. Where is your mother when you need her? The hampton.gov web site states, “More than 51 billion pieces of litter are released on American roadways each year,” adding that littering costs the United States more than $11 billion to clean up annually. My front doorknob is forty inches above a woven mat. If the taped ad falls off the door, it’s litter and I’m calling the cops. There’s nothing like spending time in the old stoney lonesome when it comes to learning a few lessons about unlawful behavior. Some of you may remember when men and women went door to door with household products and vacuum cleaners “Avon calling.” Representatives for Watkins

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that go into accounting for developments’ impacts on water supply… “Based on the results of these efforts and analyses (referring to studies and comparisons done by staff), conservation and smart drought response remain the single most important factors in determin-ing long-term water needs of the community. Furthermore, when considered within the context of Westminster being over 95% builtout and with less than 5% of vacant land remaining for any new development and informed by the Water Efficiency Plan and Sustainability .Plan strategies, these analyses indicate that the sustainability and resiliency of existing neighborhoods and business districts will need to be a central focus of any strategies moving forward.” Transparency is a missing part of city government Would someone tell me what the heck city staffer said? If staff knows how many dwelling units are at play with developers and landowners counting on what the new Comp Plan says, they sure didn’t reveal the number. See, that is the same old problem with this city administration that Mayor Atchison and the three council members who vote together fail to challenge. Transparency is a

Where is the accountability and openness? The public deserves much better accountability, transparency and openness from its city government. There is a lot of hype and rhetoric coming from city officials. As citizens, we don’t want to hear the platitudes they heap upon each other. Skip the “cutting edge”, “innovative” and “thinking outside the box” clichés and get back to performing the basic services in an effective, responsible, wellcommunicated and cost-effective manner. Perhaps you could start with street surface patching. 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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Incorporated offered “home remedies, baking products, and other household items.” In 2021, it’s a little hard to imagine inviting someone into your home to peddle a floor wax or dessert topping. Ads left on my front door against my wishes might be considered “small stuff.” I think that’s what the moderators of my anger management classes would have claimed. Over and over we were told, “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” Or maybe it was, “Don’t pet the sweaty stuff.” All I know is that it bothers me. While I’m at it, there’s one more thing that is even more annoying than ads left on my house. Unwanted phone calls. My phone allows me to block thirty phone numbers. My file is full. “Why don’t you get an unlisted number?” I have an unlisted number. “Why don’t you add your name and number to the National Do Not Call Registry?” I added my name to the National Do Not Call Registry years ago.

These people are like weeds: They grow where nothing else can. Sometimes I have engaged in animated discussions with the callers. You don’t want to know. I don’t feel good about it, but there’s only so much a kind and sensitive individual can take. Some of my comments and suggestions are very colorful. It is one benefit of knowing a wide range of creative expressions. Most of the callers hang up on me. If a call is especially egregious, I contact the Federal Communications Commission whose chairperson is Jessica Rosenworcel (a name straight out of Dickens). What happens next? Absolutely nothing. But at least I’ve done all I can. One door-to-door salesperson asked if I would make a small donation towards the local swimming pool. I gave him a glass of water. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

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Eric C. Francia

4/30/1958 - 5/3/2016 Eric C. Francia, 57, of Nashua, NH, passed away on May 3, 2016, at the Merrimack Valley Hospice House in Haverhill, MA, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born in Cambridge, MA on April 30, 1958, son of the late Eugene and Laura Jean (Lambert) Francia of Chelmsford, MA. Eric was employed for several years as a union heavy equipment operator for the pipeline, which required him to travel throughout the country. He was very social, always making friends wherever he went. You could consider him the life of the party. When he wasn’t working he enjoyed bowling, cooking and riding his Texas Iron Horse chopper. From 1992 until 2015, he resided in Westminster, CO, until moving to Nashua, NH.

His survivors include his wife, Karen (Creiger) Francia of Nashua, NH, a daughter, Victoria Francia of Nashua, NH, a son, Eric M. Francia and his wife Keri of Townsend, MA, a brother, Scott Francia of Concord, NH, two sisters, Charlene Santoro Francia her husband J.J Santoro of Laconia, NH, Sharon Francia of Louisville, KY, and four grandchildren, Alina, Shaylee, Oria and Emric Francia, as well as several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements were by the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Haverhill & Bradford. To share a memory or for more information please visit www.farmerfuneralhomes. com.

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Cider makers keep creative juices flowing as popularity grows BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

magine it’s a hot Colorado day and adults are looking for alcoholic beverages to help beat the heat. Many seek out beer, seltzers and cocktails. But, for Sam Al-Jassim and many others, the answer is cider. This fruit wine has grown in popularity in the United States and Colorado over the last 10 years, and cideries, taprooms and tasterooms have recently opened across the Denver metro area. Unfortunately, the sugary national brands have given cider a bit of a bad reputation, but locals are working to correct that, saying there’s something for everyone. “We have seen people who don’t like cider try it and come back,” Al-Jassim, a manager at Clear Creek Cidery & Eatery in Idaho Springs, said. “I feel like there’s a cider for everybody.” Like wine, the drink has a range of dryness and sweetness, with some falling at either end and some in the middle. The industry also offers a variety of flavors — anything from Locust Cider’s mojito to Colorado +

49 Cidery & Pub’s blueberry lavender. Luke Furey, operations manager at Golden-based Colorado + 49, described how he thinks of cider as a happy medium between beer and hard seltzer, saying it’s the perfect crisp and cool drink to enjoy on a hot day. Of course, there’s no reason why drinks have to be mutually exclusive as there’s plenty of local craftsmanship to go around. Brad Page, owner of Denver-based Colorado Cider Company, pointed out that the British — the world’s biggest cider drinkers — often drink beer and cider in the same sitting. And some local cideries, like Clear Creek and Colorado + 49, keep beer on tap, offer flights of beer and/or cider, and can make beer-cider mixes. And, for those who don’t drink, local cideries also offer a variety of food options. So, whether people are diehard fans, casual drinkers or uninitiated, Page and his colleagues only ask that they keep an open mind and explore the world of flavor local cideries have to offer. A blooming industry Cider is made from fermented fruit — primarily apples — and is most popular in Britain and other parts of Europe. Page, a Colorado Cider Guild board member, said it used to be a common drink in the United States SEE CIDER, P15

CIDER SAMPLES Want to sample local cider? Here are the sweet details on some Denver-area cideries. Clear Creek Cidery & Eatery Location: 1446 Miner St., Idaho Springs Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day Offers: Nine Colorado ciders on tap, 14 in cans; full bar and full kitchen Founded: Restaurant and bar opened Feb. 22, 2019; in-house fermentation is forthcoming Clear Fork Cider (tasting room) Location: 4965 Iris St., Wheat Ridge Hours: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays Offers: Exclusive small-batch Clear Fork ciders along with others; snacks Founded: Initial location in downtown Denver opened about five years ago; moved to current location in July 2019 and opened tasting room that September Distribution: Some local restaurants and liquor stores Events: May 1 was launch day for new ciders; participating in Lakewood’s Cider Days Oct. 2-3 at Belmar Park Colorado + 49 Cidery & Pub Location: 1100 Arapahoe St., Golden Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day Offers: In-house dry-mediums to semisweet ciders; 29 taps with about half ciders and half non-Colorado beers; full kitchen with all gluten-free menu items Founded: June 25, 2018 Distribution: Growlers to-go at Golden location only

Events: Anniversary celebration on June 25 with staff members’ “tap takeover” to introduce new ciders Colorado Cider Company (tasting room) Location: 2650 W. 2nd Ave. No. 10, Denver Hours: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays Offers: Variety of in-house ciders Founded: 2011 Distribution: Wide-ranging at Denverarea restaurants and liquor stores Events: Participating in Lakewood’s Cider Days Oct. 2-3 at Belmar Park Locust Cider (Belmar taproom) Location: 7260 W. Alaska Drive, Unit A, Lakewood Hours: 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays, noon to 9 p.m. Saturdays, noon to 8 p.m. Sundays Offers: 16 Locust Ciders on tap and others in cans; wines; small-plate food menu and snacks Founded: Seattle-based Locust Cider opened its first Colorado location in Boulder in 2019; taprooms in Fort Collins and Belmar opened fall 2020 Distribution: Wide-ranging at restaurants and liquor stores; taproom locations also offer ciders to-go Events: Participating in Lakewood’s Cider Days Oct. 2-3 at Belmar Park

Small Mouth Sounds, big heart feelings COMING ATTRACTIONS

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ack in early March of last year, I had a piece all written about “Small Mouth Sounds,” the final play of the Arvada Center’s 2019/2021 season. I had spoken to director Lynne Collins about the show, why it would connect with audiences and what any who see it should come away with. And then the theater — and theaters all over the country — went dark. So, there was more than a little déjà vu when, nearly 14 months later, I had Collins on the horn to talk about the show… again, this time as the center’s first foray into inperson theater since the pandemic properly kicked-off.

“It was very sad we never got to open the show, especially because it really ended up speaking to what we’ve all been through,” Collins said. “Looking at it after the last year, it felt so of the moment, and so healing, it made sense to bring it back.” Bess Wohl’s “Small Mouth Sounds,” runs at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., through Saturday, May 30. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday, 1 p.m. on Wednesday, and 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. According to provided information, this makes the center the first theatre in the region to receive approval by the Actors’ Equity Association to produce indoor theatre with an

in-person audience. Featuring Josh Robinson, Jessica Austgen, Kate Gleason, Geoffrey Kent, Jake Mendes, Kevin Rich and Annie Barbour, the show takes place in a silent yoga retreat where six strangers try to find some sense of peace - and themselves. Collins reckons the show is about 80 to 90 percent silent - a feature that invites audiences to pay attention to really get to know the characters. “What you learn about these people and their journeys is based entirely on their actions and interactions. It requires a detective’s mind,” Collins said. “Audiences can’t SEE READER, P15

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restricted capacities and forced many cideries to survive on to-go orders. The other is the rise of hard seltzer, which breweries can mass-produce much cheaper than cideries can make their products. However, the overall movement toward craft beverages in general is helping, Page said, as many Coloradans want to support smaller producers and enjoy better quality drinks.

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but fell out of favor shortly before Prohibition. However, as the craft beverage movement began in earnest, Page said it was only a matter of time until ciders saw a revival. When Colorado Cider Company opened in 2011, it was the first commercial cidery in the area. Now, there are probably 18 across Colorado, Page estimated. Cider’s gluten-free profile is one reason it’s become so popular. It also has less sugar than beer, in most cases, and is lower in alcohol content than liquor. Thus, it’s healthier overall than other alcoholic drinks, industry members posited. While the industry’s growth seemingly exploded between 2013 and 2018, Page said two things have hindered it recently. The first is the pandemic, which

Is there an untapped market? While Page was unsure whether the metro area will see more cideries in the near future, he said the existing ones are definitely growing. Furey was more optimistic, believing that more cideries will pop up over the next five years and that they could eventually be on par with breweries as they gain more national popularity. The success of Seattle-based Locust Cider’s new Belmar taproom also seems to indicate the cidery market is relatively untapped. Despite opening last fall — among increasing COVID-19 restrictions and

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that this last year,” Collins said. “We also all felt how much we need other people with us on our journeys. That’s the key theme of the play, and we feel it so intensely at this time.” For more information and tickets, visit https://arvadacenter.org/ events/small-mouth-sounds.

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just wait for someone to tell them what’s going on. They have to lean forward in a way to catch what’s happening.” After so long performing mainly via screens, it was an emotional experience for practically everyone involved to be back in the theater. And being in front of an actual audience again? Forget it about it. But it won’t be exactly the same as before. The show has been moved from the Black Box to the larger Main Stage to accommodate social distancing guidelines and limited ticket sales. What remains the same, however, is what the show says about the power of connection and its importance for each of us. “All of the characters are somewhat lost, lonely and looking for meaning in their lives in a very complicated world. Everybody felt

‘Road Work’ ahead at K Contemporary Denver’s K Contemporary art gallery, 1412 Wazee St., is welcoming the warm weather with its new solo exhibition by Denver-based artist Andrew Jensdotter, called “Road Work.” The exhibition begins on Saturday, May 15, and runs through Saturday, June 26. According to provided information, the show — Jensdotter’s first regional solo exhibition following his 2019 show at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Denver — “features new work by the artist, including sculpture, drawing and painting, on both the first and second floors of the gallery.” The gallery is limiting the number of guests at any one time and

poor weather — business has far exceeded expectations, manager Sarah Mutch stated. She and Eric Smith, vice president of Locust Cider-Rocky Mountains, said they can’t keg the place fast enough sometimes. “It’s a good problem to have,” Mutch said. Unlike breweries, local cideries don’t have as much geographic competition. Both Furey and Mutch pointed out that their locations are the only cideries in Golden and Lakewood, respectively. Additionally, while some cideries like Wheat Ridge’s Clear Fork Cider distribute to local restaurants and liquor stores, others like Colorado + 49 only offer theirs on-site. Although the market is growing, it’s still relatively small so everyone knows and helps each other, Smith said. The better the industry does as a whole, the better for each cidery.

about the people who enjoy it. Bayless described how he takes pride in crafting cider, explaining everything from visiting local orchards to hand-pressing the apples to letting the juice ferment for several months. “When you go to make it, it always feels like alchemy,” he said. “You start with a sweet juice, and six months later, it can end up as a completely changed product. … It’s magical to see that transformation.” Along with the taste, people can also connect with the story behind the ciders, Bayless continued. Cider-making is very much tied to Colorado’s agricultural and orchardindustry roots. Whether people have similarly deep ties or are relatively new to Colorado, he said, “I think people can relate to that history and that story … There’s a lot of (Colorado) pride around that.”

Keeping history fresh For Rob Bayless, Clear Fork’s director of operations, the industry is as much about the drink itself as it is

Contact reporter Corinne Westeman at 303-567-4491 or cwesteman@coloradocommunitymedia.com, and follow her on Twitter @cwesteman.

requiring advanced reservations, which can be made at https://calendly.com/kcontemporary/andrewjensdotter-road-work.

Streaming style - ‘A Black Lady Sketch Show’ Robin Thede is a comedic renaissance woman — it seems there’s practically nothing she can’t make absolutely hilarious, and the best proof of this so far is “A Black Lady Sketch Show,” which is finally airing its second season. In addition to Thede, the show features Ashley Nicole Black, Gabrielle Dennis, Laci Mosley and Skye Townsend, and all the women (as well as some expertly selected famous faces) are throwing nothing but heaters. You’ll laugh until it hurts, while simultaneously being aghast at the fact that it’s taken so long for talent of this caliber to be given a spotlight. Catch-up on the first season and see new episodes Friday nights on HBO.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week - Van Morrison from Real World Studios Van Morrison is responsible for some of my favorite music of all time - he has at least one perfect album (“Astral Weeks,” but I’d gladly listen to arguments that he has multiple), numerous songs that have been ingrained in our collective psyche (looking at you “Brown Eyed Girl” and “Into the Mystic”) and generally has made the world better with his writing. Morrison has a new album out and is celebrating with his firstever virtual performance. The Livestream will be broadcast from the famous Real World Studios in England at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 8. Tickets are just $15, and trust me, that’s the cheapest price you will ever find for a live performance from the man. Visit www.nugs.net to get a spot.

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

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Meow Wolf Denver will open this fall Live performance venue, cafe will be included in arts space BY MAGGIE DONAHUE DENVERITE

Meow Wolf caused quite a stir when, in 2018, it announced it would be opening a massive exhibition space in Denver, the largest Meow Wolf experience yet. Like the group’s other popular arts spaces in Santa Fe and Las Vegas, the 90,000-square-foot building at 1338 1st St. would be an immersive, interactive exhibition designed by artists to transport guests to fantastical realms. Since Meow Wolf broke ground, Denverites have watched in anticipation as the oddly-shaped building (Meow Wolf calls the shape a “sleepy pizza” slice) rose up along West Colfax Avenue. Now, we’re finally going to get to see inside: Meow Wolf Denver is scheduled to open to guests this fall. “Our most ambitious project to date, the Denver exhibition is bound to bend minds, inspire creativity, and touch hearts when we open our doors this fall,” said Todd Richins, Meow Wolf’s executive creative producer. “From our partnership with artists and collaborators on the venue, to the retail and food spaces within our walls, Meow Wolf

Denver is a one-stop immersive and imaginative art experience for the ages.” Hundreds of artists, including more than 110 based in Colorado and partner groups like Montrealbased interactive art company Moment Factory, will be housed in the Denver space. The artists collaborated on 79 interactive projects, including murals, sculpture, sound art, projections and more, depicting fantastical worlds interconnected by portals and wormholes. By day, guests can explore four floors of exhibitions, creep down secret passageways and interact with and even influence the art around them. At night, the space will be converted into an immersive performance venue outfitted with interactive tech and projection equipment, where over 450 guests can attend concerts and events. Visitors will also be able to dine-in or take out food at the Meow Wolf Cafe, a fast-casual restaurant offering food inspired by Denver cuisine and made by local food and hospitality industry entrepreneurs. On the way out, guests can purchase artwork by participating artists and Meow Wolf merchandise at the exhibition’s 2,000-square-foot gift shop. In the years leading up to its Denver opening, Meow Wolf has been busy constructing the site, recruiting artists and designing the space. The group has been working to meet the goals on its social responsibility plan, guidelines designed to help

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Immigrant group’s cookbook seeks to bridge differences ‘Together at the Table’ celebrates global value of good meals with good friends BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The tastes of dozens of countries are collected in “Together at the Table,” a new cookbook from Littleton nonprofit Immigrant Pathways Colorado (IPC). With recipes like hummus from Lebanon, mojitos from Peru, stew from Ethiopia and egg rolls from Vietnam, IPC board members say they hope the cookbook conveys the diverse backgrounds represented in America — but also commonalities. “It reflects that common element we all share: sitting down to share a meal with family and friends,” said IPC board member Connie Shoemaker at an April 13 book launch event. “The table is a place of memory, where we become aware of who and what we are. That’s bound up in the food we eat — it’s a way of preserving past and heritage.” Proceeds from the cookbook go to IPC’s One-Immigrant-At-A-Time program, which provides selfdevelopment grants to immigrants, refugees and asylees who are in the

country legally and live below the poverty line. Grants can be used for activities like English classes, applying for citizenship, green card renewal and seeking professional training. Proceeds will also go toward scholarships to attend Arapahoe Community College. The cookbook includes 171 recipes from 66 contributors from 43 countries on nearly every continent. Included in the book are eight dividers printed with the stories of immigrants and their descendants, who share how food is woven into their cultural heritage. Among those is Nisren Hussein, whose family’s experience inspired the creation of the IPC. Hussein and her husband Raad are Kurds, a long-persecuted ethnic minority in Iraq. Growing up, Hussein’s family of nine had little access to fruit, fresh vegetables and meat as a result of war and economic sanctions. Hussein recalled her mother spending hours every day making flatbread to sell, often leaving her hands cracked and broken, aching to the point that Hussein had to lift the oven cover for her mother. Hussein later married Raad and had two children, but was forced to flee Iraq after anti-coalition forces discovered Raad was working as an interpreter for American troops. Army Col. Joe Rice, a Littleton resident, arranged for the Husse-

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ins to come to his hometown, and tasked IPC founder Susan Thornton and friends with setting the family up with a place to stay, jobs, and money to get on their feet. The experience inspired Thornton and others to create IPC after realizing that small grants could make a world of difference to immigrants in need as they sought to become Americans. For Hussein, who contributed a recipe for Iraqi-style stuffed grape leaves to the cookbook, settling in Littleton was a blessing. “The air smelled beautiful when

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ou’ve got a tale to tell. Everybody does, but people believe that yours would sell. Write a book, they say, your BOOKWORM story is interesting/funny/exciting. And so you start to imagine the crowds at your book signing. You think about the money you’ll make. You picture the life of a writer. You should read Terri “Consider This” Schlichenmeyer by Chuck Palahniuk before you go any further. Long before he was an author of novels, Chuck Palahniuk was a truck assembly line worker with a journalism degree, struggling to be a better writer through a series of expensive, ineffective workshops. Then he met Tom Spanbauer, who offered “less a class than a dialogue.” That, says Palahniuk, is what he hopes this book will be. “If you’re dedicated to becoming an author, nothing I can say here will stop you,” Palahniuk cautions. “But if you’re not, nothing I can say will make you one.” If you were Palahniuk’s student, though, he would tell you to pay attention to the “textures” in your characters’ conversations. Use textures as you would in normal conversation; they’ll help your readers know who said what, they’ll bridge conversational gaps, and they help indicate time passed. “Establish… authority” to make your characters relatable. Offer real-world context; never, ever ignore fine details; and don’t worry about making people likable. Some of literature’s best-loved characters were despicable. If you were Palahniuk’s student, he’d tell you to “plant a gun” and an object that quietly returns again and again. He’d instruct you to surprise your readers and raise tension, both correctly, and to avoid ping-pong conversations. You’d start to listen to other people’s stories because that’s where

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College letter-signings turn into big days for the students, parents, coaches and schools involved. The April 29 program at Stargate School was a bit more special than average, though. The four athletes – Emma Kulbida, Erica Derby. Avery Brumage and Madison Roecher – represented the biggest group of prospective college athletes in school history. “High school goes fast,” said athletic director Dave Logan. “College athletics will go by faster. Trust me.” Two to Nebraska Brumage and Derby, who play soccer for the Eagles, will continue their teammate status at Northeast Community College in Norfolk, Nebraska. “I went to visit there in October, and it was a really nice campus,” Brumage said. “I met a couple of the girls on the team. They were nice. My friend, Erica (Erica Derby), is going there also. It helps. I know somebody there already that I’m close with.” Derby made her choice because of the coach. “I loved the coach,” she said. “His name is Chad (Chad Miller). He’s a great guy, very personable. It’s the location, a small, connected town. I like that small, country feel.” Derby visited three other community colleges. “This was the one that called me. This is it,” she said. “I felt it. Right away, I knew. I wanted to get out of Colorado and try something new. I can still come home.” Brumage had school-site visits from a couple of college coaches. “It was one-on-one talking with them after the games,” she said. “At first, I wasn’t thinking about playing in college. I moved to Erica’s team, and she was going. And I was like, ‘Well, maybe I do want to play.’ I sent my information to the coaches. A couple of them came. I visited Northeast, and I liked that one the best.” Derby waded through a pandemic-caused recruiting process. “That spring (2020), I was scheduled to visit Northeast and Northeastern Community College. I wasn’t able to visit,” she said. “Literally, from August to September, I had a visit every weekend during school. I had to balance that and my school. That’s when they were allowing visits. I was wanting to decide a little earlier than I did. But I think I’m going to a great place.” Brumage isn’t sure what she wants to study but is interested in meteorology. “I like the weather a lot, so I thought it’d be interesting to study it,” she said. Brumage is nervous. “I’m super excited also. I’m moving away from my family. It’s seven hours away,” she said.

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Derby is thinking about studying engineering or kinesiology. Her aim is to attend the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. “It’s an excited, nervous mix,” she said. “Being away from my family? I haven’t done that. But I’m happy Avery is coming with me. I know someone who will be there with me.” Pennsylvania-bound Kulbida, who swims for Legacy High School, is heading for Carnegie Mellon University in Pennsylvania. “It’s a great academic school, first and foremost. The swim team is a fantastic fit,” she said. “I visited the campus. It was gorgeous, right outside Pittsburgh’s inner city. I met some of the girls on the team and the coach. It seems like a good fit.” Kulbida applied to several schools before choosing CMU. “It (recruiting during a pandemic) was so rough,” she said.

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“Usually, you go on visits, meet the team. They pay to fly you out there. This year, that definitely didn’t happen. I had a lot of Zoom calls. The key was keeping in constant communication with the coach and making sure they knew what you were looking for in a school and that you knew what you were looking for.” Kulbida wants to major in molecular biology and minor in computer science. She said time management is going to be key. “A lot of people told me it’s a lot of hard work. It scares me, but I’m ready to step up,” Kulbida said. “It’s going to be a challenge. Once I get the hang of it, it’s going to be life-changing. It’s something I’m passionate about, so hopefully, it won’t be too terrible.” Cheers for Nebraska Wesleyan Roecher, who is one of the charter members of the Eagles’ cheer squad, chose her school because of the tight-knit community in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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staff who chose to get tested for COVID-19 and those who chose not to undergo testing. Some may have asymptomatic cases, and some may have symptoms but choose not to get tested. The Cherry Creek School District has cited the same type of statistic in past months. A March 8 report to the Cherry Creek school board says that among the 4,066 individuals who were told to quarantine since the start of the third quarter in Cherry Creek, only 17, or 0.42%, became knowingly COVID-positive during quarantine. But the “knowingly” caveat is a nod to the limitation in the data: Not all students and staff decide to undergo testing. “As in every other sector of the country, we are not able to account for the possibility of asymptomatic positives,” a report for a previous Cherry Creek school board meeting said. ‘Choppy, inconsistent school experience’ In the April letter from the coalition of districts, superintendents say that frequent school quarantines have “caused constant disruption to classroom environments, stress for students preparing for end-of-year exams, and a

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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Legals Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202178849 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 25, 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) JM Investments LLC Original Beneficiary(ies) FirstBank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FirstBank Date of Deed of Trust October 24, 2016 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 21, 2016 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2016000099935 Original Principal Amount $160,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $153,942.19 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOTS 19 AND 20, BLOCK 2, KAREN PARK, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 1616 lola St., Aurora, CO 80010. 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, 06/30/2021, 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: 5/6/2021 Last Publication: 6/3/2021 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: 02/25/2021 Lisa L. Culpepper, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: 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: Trevor G. Bartel #40449 Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP 1200 17th Street, Suite 3000, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 623-9000 Attorney File # 230369-00396 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. A202178848 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 25, 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 J. BELICH AND ANNE B. BELICH Original Beneficiary(ies) AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC., QUEST TRUST 2004-Xl, ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-Xl Date of Deed of Trust April 19, 2003 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 05, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) C1137541 Original Principal Amount $120,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $139,296.93 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 2, BLOCK 3, BLOCKS 1, 2, 2A, 3, 3A, 4 AND 4A OF THORNTON, COLORADO, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 9030 EMERSON STREET, THORNTON, 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, 06/30/2021, 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: 5/6/2021 Last Publication: 6/3/2021 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: 02/25/2021 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: Anna Johnston #51978 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Ste 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 327-8779 Attorney File # 00000009178757 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. A202178846 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 18, 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) Ascencion Guerra Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR HOMECOMINGS FINANCIAL NETWORK INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL FUNDING MORTGAGE SECURITIES I, INC., MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-SA2 Date of Deed of Trust December 22, 2005 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 10, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 20060110000034580 Original Principal Amount $140,800.00 Outstanding Principal Balance

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$116,864.67 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 21, BLOCK 1, AMENDED PLAT OF ADAMS HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 6700 Clermont Street, Commerce City, CO 80022. 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, 06/23/2021, 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: 4/29/2021 Last Publication: 5/27/2021 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: 02/18/2021 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 # 21-025394 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.

City and County Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the Liquor Laws of Colorado, DDTM LLC, 16603 Washington Street, Thornton, CO 80023, Mr. David Castle, Owner, 5287 E. 131st Drive, Thornton, CO 80241 DBA FourSides Pizza Café, 16603 Washington Street, Thornton, CO 80023, have requested the Thornton Local Licensing Authority (LLA) to grant a Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License to sell Malt, Vinous, and Spirituous Liquor by the drink for consumption on the premises. Hearing on the application received 4/16/2021, will be held before the LLA on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard, https://thorntonco.zoom.us/j/85239446952 or call 669-900-6833 and enter meeting ID 852 3944 6952. At said time and place, any interested persons may appear to be heard for or against the granting of this license. By Order of the LLA (Liquor and Beer) Crystal Sergent, Agenda and Licensing Coordinator Legal Notice No. 707593 First Publication: May 6, 2021 Last Publication: May 6, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice City of Westminster Summary of Proceedings Summary of proceedings of the online Westminster City Council meeting of Monday, April 26, 2021. Mayor Atchison, Mayor Pro Tem Seitz, and Councillors DeMott, Seymour, Skulley, Smith, and Voelz were present at roll call. The minutes of the April 12, 2021 meeting were approved as presented. Council approved the following: Financial Report March 2021; Quarterly Insurance Claims Report

- January through March 2021; Big Dry Creek Interceptor Sewer Construction Contracts with T. Lowell Construction, Inc. and Consolidated Divisions, Inc. and Amendment to the Engineering Contract with HDR Engineering Incorporated; Second Reading of Councillor's Bill No. 9 Re: Supplemental Appropriation of Funds for the Purchase of AeroClave Decontamination Machines; Authorizing the Parks and Golf Equipment Purchases and Lease 2021 with L.L. Johnson Distributing Co., Postestio Brothers Equipment, Inc., Colorado Golf and Turf, and Frost Companies; Bond Counsel for the 2021 Golf Course Irrigation System Replacements Financing; Amended Adequate Assurances Agreement with the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District and the City and County of Broomfield for the Great Western Reservoir; Authorization of the City's Application for the 2021 Bloomberg Global Mayors Challenge; and Intergovernmental Agreement with Urban Drainage and Flood Control District to Update the Big Dry Creek Outfall Systems Plan. Council Proclaimed: Proclamation for Small Business Week 2021 and Proclamation Celebrating the 2021 Graduating Seniors. Council adopted the following: Resolution No. 6 authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for a new lease with Zions Bancorporation; Resolution No. 7 Reimbursement from Lease Financing Proceeds for Costs Incurred for Capital Projects Related to the Golf Course Irrigation System Replacements City Council removed from the table the following: Councillor's Bill No. 8 on first reading amending sections 8-7-24, 8-7-25, and 8-12-16 of the Westminster Municipal Code relating to Water Shortage or Drought and Waste of Water Council passed on first reading: COUNCILLOR'S BILL NO. 8 AMENDING W.M.C. 8-7-24, 8-7-25, AND 8-12-16 CONCERNING WATER SHORTAGE OR DROUGHT AND WASTE OF WATER Purpose: An ordinance for amending sections 8-7-24, 8-7-25 and 8-12-16 of the Westminster municipal code concerning drought management and waste of water. COUNCILLOR'S BILL 10 RE: AN AMENDED AND RESTATED FOR SALE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH DOWNTOWN WESTMINSTER RESIDENCES, LLC FOR BLOCK A-4 WEST, BLOCK A-4 EAST, BLOCK C-7 AND A PORTION OF LOT 2, BLOCK A-1 IN DOWNTOWN WESTMINSTER Purpose: An ordinance for amending and restating for sale development agreement between the Westminster Economic Development Authority, the City of Westminster and Downtown Westminster Residences, LLC for the purpose of developing block A-4, Block C-7, and a portion of block A-1 of Downtown Westminster. COUNCILLOR'S BILL NO. 11 RE: LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SANCHEZ RANGE LLC FOR A FOOD TRUCK PARK LOCATED AT WEST 70TH AVENUE AND GROVE STREET Purpose: An ordinance approving and authorizing the execution of a lease agreement with Sanchez Range LLC for the Northwest Corner of West 70th Ave and Grove St. COUNCILLORS BILL 12 RE: SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION AND AUTHORIZING THE PARKS AND GOLF EQUIPMENT PURCHASES AND LEASE 2021 Purpose: An ordinance for amending the 2021 budget of the general golf course enterprise fund and authorizing a supplemental appropriation from the 2021 estimated revenues in the fund. COUNCILLOR'S BILL NO. 13 AUTHORIZING LEASE FINANCING FOR THE CITY’S GOLF COURSE IRRIGATION SYSTEM REPLACEMENTS Purpose: An ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of Certificates of Participation pursuant to a lease transaction for financing a portion of the golf course irrigation system replacements. There was no further business to come before the City Council, and the meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. By Order of the Westminster City Council Abby Fitch, Senior Deputy City Clerk

Legal Descriptions: Parcel One: A parcel of land in the Northeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of Section 36, Township 2 South, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M., County of Adams, State of Colorado, more particularly described as follows: The East 210.00 feet of the North 1/3 of the Northeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of Section 36, and A parcel of land in the Northwest ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 36, Township 2 South, Range 68 West of the 6th, P.M., County of Adams, State of Colorado, more particularly described as follows: The North 1/3 of that portion of the Northwest ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 36 lying North and West (Westerly) of the South Platte River, EXCEPTING therefrom, the North 200 feet of the last above-described tract as conveyed to North Washington Street Water and Sanitation District in the Deed recorded September 10, 1963 in Book 1094 at Page 580, County of Adams, State of Colorado. Parcel Two: A parcel of land in the Northeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of Section 36, Township 2 South, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M., County of Adams, State of Colorado, more particularly described as follows: The East 210.00 feet of the middle 1/3 of the Northeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of Section 36; and A parcel of land in the Northwest ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 36, Township 2 South, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M., County of Adams, State of Colorado, more particularly described as follows: The middle 1/3 of the portion of the Northwest ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 36 lying North and West (Westerly) of the South Platte River, County of Adams, State of Colorado. Parcel Three: A parcel of land in the Northeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of Section 36, Township 2 South, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M., County of Adams, State of Colorado, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of the South 1/3 of the Northeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of said Section 36; Thence Southerly along the East line of the Northeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼ 392.00 feet, more or less, to the Northerly right-of-way boundary of Colorado Highway No. 224 (also known as E. 74th Avenue); Thence Westerly along the said Northerly right-of-way boundary 210.90 feet to a point; Thence Northerly parallel to the East line of the Northeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼ 411.00 feet, more or less, to a point on the North line of the said South 1/3 of the Northeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼; Thence Easterly along said North line 210.00 feet to the point of beginning, EXCEPTING therefrom any portion of the above described land that may be contained within that part as conveyed to the Department of Highways, State of Colorado in the Deed recorded July 11, 1962 in Book 997 at Page 132, County of Adams, State of Colorado. Parcel Four: A parcel of land in the Northwest ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 36, Township 2 South, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M., County of Adams, State of Colorado, more particularly described as follows: The South 1/3 of that portion of the Northwest ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 36 lying Westerly of the South Platte River and Northerly of Colorado Highway No. 224 (also known as E. 74th Avenue) right of way, EXCEPTING therefrom any portion of the above described land that may be contained within that part as conveyed to the Department of Highways, State of Colorado in the Deed recorded July 11, 1962 in Book 997 at Page 132, County of Adams, State of Colorado. Virtual Meeting and Public Comment Information: Planning Commission public hearing will be held virtually. Board of County Commissioners public hearing will be held in the Hearing Room of the Adams County Government Center, 4430 South Adams County Parkway, Brighton, CO – 1st Floor and will be able to be accessed virtually. Please visit http://www.adcogov.org/planning-commission and http://www.adcogov.org/bocc for up-to-date information on accessing the public hearings and submitting comment prior to the hearings. The full text of the proposed request and additional colored maps can be obtained by accessing the Adams County Community and Economic Development Department website at www.adcogov.org/planning/currentcases. Legal Notice No. 707563 First Publication: May 6, 2021 Last Publication: May 6, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

***Attached Councillor’s Bill No. 9 Legal Notice No. 707597 First Publication: May 6, 2021 Last Publication: May 6, 2021 Publisher: Westminster Window

Public Notice BY AUTHORITY ORDINANCE NO. 4066 COUNCILLOR'S BILL NO. 9

Public Notice PUBLICATION REQUEST

SERIES OF 2021 INTRODUCED BY COUNCILLORS DeMott, Skulley

Case Name: NCLC Rezone Case Number: RCU2021-00005 Planning Commission Hearing Date: May 13, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Board of County Commissioners Hearing Date: June 15, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. Case Manager: Greg Barnes gjbarnes@adcogov.org 720-523-6853 Request: Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) to change the zone district designation from Agricultural-1 to Industrial-1 on 15.1 acres Parcel Number: 0171936300009, 0171936300010, 0171936300024, 0171936400006 Address of the Request: Approximately 800 feet east of 7450 Clayton Street Applicant: Kevan O’Connor, Suncap Property Group, 1125 17th St, Ste 800, Denver, CO 80221

A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2021 BUDGET OF THE GENERAL FUND AND AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FROM THE 2021 ESTIMATED REVENUES IN THE FUND THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER ORDAINS: Section 1. The 2021 appropriation for the General Fund initially appropriated by Ordinance No. 4048 is hereby increased by $49,027. This appropriation is due to the receipt of funds from carryover and federal awards. Section 2. The $49,027 increase shall be allocated to City Revenue and Expense accounts as described in the City Council Agenda, dated

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Section 3 – Severability. The provisions of this Ordinance shall be considered as severable. If any section, paragraph, clause, word, or any other part of this Ordinance shall for any reason be held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such part shall be deemed as severed from this ordinance. The invalidity or unenforceability of such section, paragraph, clause, or provision shall not affect the construction or enforceability of any of the remaining provisions, unless it is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction that a contrary result is necessary in order for this Ordinance to have any meaning whatsoever. Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage after the second reading. Section 5. This ordinance shall be published in full within ten days after its enactment. INTRODUCED, PASSED ON FIRST READING, AND TITLE AND PURPOSE ORDERED PUBLISHED this 12th day of April, 2021. PASSED, ENACTED ON SECOND READING, AND FULL TEXT ORDERED PUBLISHED this 26th day of April, 2021. ATTEST: Mayor City Clerk Legal Notice No. 707598 First Publication: May 6, 2021 Last Publication: May 6, 2021 Publisher: Westminster Window

performed on a project known as: 2020 A12 Renovations to Legacy High School, Mountain Range High School and Mountain View Elementary School. 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 Taylor Kohrs, LLC 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 May 7th, 2021. Final payment is to be made to Mark Young Construction on May 14th, 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: April 19, 2021 Adams 12 Five Star Schools By: Gordon Rowley Bond Construction Project Manager Legal Notice No. 707568 First Publication: April 29, 2021 Last Publication: May 6, 2021 Publisher:Westminster Window Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

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CITY OF FEDERAL HEIGHTS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON APPLICATION FOR A NEW HOTEL & RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE

DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, 80601

Pursuant to the provisions of Title 44, Article 3, C.R.S., as amended, Taco Mex #3, Inc., dba Taco Mex #3, 1806 W 92nd Ave., Federal Heights, Colorado, has requested the Liquor Licensing Authority of the City of Federal Heights to grant a new Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License. Said application was filed with the City Clerk of Federal Heights on April 16, 2021, by Taco Mex #3, Inc., 1806 W. 92nd Ave. Officers: Manuela Rico Trasvina, President, 9100 Tejon St., #219, Federal Heights, CO 80260. Hearing on the application will be held virtually by device or phone via Zoom by downloading Zoom at https://zoom.us/download2. The download is free. The public may virtually attend the hearing through a PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android using this link: https://us02web.zoom. us/j/88107598304. The meeting ID is 881 0759 8304. Those wishing to access the public hearing by telephone may dial 1-312-626-6799 and enter the meeting ID. Objections and remonstrances may be filed in the City Clerk’s Office, 2380 W. 90th Ave., Federal Heights, Colorado, 80260, or presented at the public hearing on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Patti K. Lowell, City Clerk Legal Notice No. 707600 First Publication: May 6, 2021 Last Publication: May 6, 2021 Publisher: Westminster Window

Bids and Settlements Public Notice NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR’S FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that on or after the 24th day of May, 2021, Final Settlement will be made by the City of Thornton, CO, with: C&L Water Solutions 12249 Mead Way Littleton, CO 80125 hereinafter called “Contractor”, for and on account of the Contract for construction of 2019 Valve Replacement, Project No. 19-35. 1. Any person, co-partnership, association, or corporation who has an unpaid claim against the said Project, for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor, or any of his subcontractors, in or about the performance of said Work, may at any time up to and including said date of such Final Settlement, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claims. 2. All such claims shall be filed with the City Clerk at 9500 Civic Center Drive, Thornton, CO 80229. 3. Failure on the part of the creditor to file such a statement prior to such Final Settlement will relieve the City of Thornton from any and all liability for such claim. CITY OF THORNTON, COLORADO Date: 4/29/21 Sean Saddler, Contracts & Purchasing Director Legal Notice No. 707601 First Publication: May 6, 2021 Last Publication: May 13, 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 April 19, 2021, with Taylor Kohrs, LLC 12160 Pennsylvania Street, Thornton, CO 80241 for work

Plaintiff: THE RAFT CLUB CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation; Defendants: WILLIAM MACDONALD; ADAMS COUNTY TREASURER; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION. Attorneys for Plaintiff: THE DUPONT LAW FIRM, LLC Stephane R. Dupont, #39425 Address: PO Box 1073, Castle Rock, CO 80104 Phone Number: (720) 644-6115 Case Number: 2020CV31319 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE TATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: William MacDonald You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the Complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an Answer or other response. You are required to file your Answer within 35 days after the service of this Summons upon you. Service of the Summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. 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 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice. This is an action for judicial foreclosure of an association assessment lien pursuant to C.R.S. 3833.3-316, in and to real property situated in Adams County, Colorado, more particularly described on Exhibit A, attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof. Dated: February 24, 2021 THE DUPONT LAW FIRM, LLC By: *s/ Stephane R. Dupont Stephane R. Dupont This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(h), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure Exhibit A Condominium Unit No. 1C, The Raft Club Condominiums, in accordance with the Declaration recorded January 16, 1978 in Book 2206 at Page 299, and Condominium Map recorded on January 16, 1978 in Book 2206 at Page 318 of the Adams County records, County of Adams, State of Colorado. Also known as: 1655 Havana Street, #1C, Aurora, CO 80010 Legal Notice No. 707526 First Publication: April 15, 2021 Last Publication: May 13, 2021 Publisher: Westminster Window Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Stor-N-Lock Self Storage #15 Auction to be held online with StorageTreasures.com. Unit contents of the following storage unit(s) will be sold at 10:00am on 05-22-2021. Sale is being Conducted to satisfy landlord’s lien in accordance with Article 21.5, Title 38m Colorado Revised Statutes 1973, as amended. Unit # 2035: Jesus Montes: Unit size: 5x5 Bikes, Shoes, Hat, Clothes Unit #2036: Bert Smith: Unit size: 5x5 Cooler, Boxes, Totes, Dolly, Bucket, Spreader Unit #7024: Brielle Scheel: Unit size: 5x5 Propane Tanks, Ladder, Bags, Camping Stuff, Boxes

Legal Notice No. 707528 First Publication Date: 04-29-2021 Second Publication Date: 05-06-2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Stor-N-Lock Self Storage #20 Auction to be held online with StorageTreasures.com. Unit contents of the following storage unit(s) will be sold at 10:00am on 05-15-2021. Sale is being Conducted to satisfy landlord’s lien in accordance with Article 21.5, Title 38m Colorado Revised Statutes 1973, as amended. Unit # 2103: Rodney Stillwell: Unit size: 10x15 Couch, Mattress, Tiles, Bags Unit #2138: Brian Mason: Unit size: 10x15 Bed Frame, Children’s toy Shelves Unit #2054: Thuy Brand: Unit size: 5x5 Glass, Tote, Metal Box Unit #1039: Richard Rashaad Avalaz: Unit size: 5x10 Bags, Moving Blankets Legal Notice No.707550 First Publication: April 29, 2021 Last Publication: May 6, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice APT Service, Inc. is seeking title and selling the following abandoned vehicle. 1) 1996 Chev Van vin# 117476 2) 2000 Ford Expedition vin# A12400 3) 2008 Saturn Outlook vin# 112950 Contact them at: APT Service, Inc 4400 Delaware St., Denver, CO. 80216 303-455-1264 Legal Notice No. 707606 First Publication: May 6, 2021 Last Publication: May 6, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Notice to Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of John L Harmon, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30224 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before September 7, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Ronda Holcomb - Personal Representative 9612 Race Way Thornton, Colorado 80229 Legal Notice No. 707603 First Publication: May 6, 2021 Last Publication: May 20, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of PATRICIA LOU LINSENMAN, (a.k.a. PATRICIA L. LINSENMAN), Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 30392 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative (Cheryl Linsenman) or to Adams County Justice Center on or before August 31, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. CHERYL LINSENMAN Personal Representative 6890 Ivanhoe Street Commerce City, CO 80022 Legal Notice No. 707578 First Publication: April 29, 2021 Last Publication: May 13, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jesus John Hernandez, Jr., Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 100 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 September 7, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Paula Hernandez, Personal Representative 3990 E. 134th Place Thornton, Colorado 80241 Legal Notice No. 707592 First Publication: May 6, 2021 Last Publication: May 20, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lonnie J. Barlow, Deceased Case Number: 21 PR 133 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 September 7, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Mary E. Barlow, Personal Representative 15753 DeGaulle Circle Brighton, Colorado 80603 Legal Notice No. 707604 First Publication: May 6, 2021 Last Publication: May 20, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Agripina Hernandez Sepulveda, aka Agripina H. Sepulveda, aka Agripina Sepulveda, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 30378

Adams County, Colorado on or before September 7, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. John Charles Adams Personal Representative

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 August 23, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Ralph Marcelino Sepulveda Personal Representative 246 N. 8th Avenue Brighton, CO 80601

Patrick R. Thiessen (40185) FRIE, ARNDT, DANBORN & THIESSEN P.C. 7400 Wadsworth Blvd, Ste. 201 Arvada, CO 80003 Phone Number: 303-420-1234 Attorney for John Charles Adams Personal Representative Legal Notice No.707602 First Publication: May 6, 2021 Last Publication: May 20, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Legal Notice No. 707552 First Publication: April 22, 2021 Last Publication: May 6, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITOR Estate of Anthony Hagood, a/k/a Tony Hagood, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR030345

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jamie Eugene Chavez, aka Jim Chavez, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 117 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 August 31, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Veronica M. Rivera-Chavez Personal Representative 11755 Adams Street Thornton, Colorado 80233

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 September 7, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Cynthia A. Hagood, Personal Representative c/o Law Office of Byron K. Hammond, LLC 4500 Cherry Creek Drive South, Suite 960 Denver, CO 80246 Legal Notice No. 707599 First Publication: May 6, 2021 Last Publication: May 20, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Legal Notice No. 707571 First Publication: April 29, 2021 Last Publication: May 13, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Shane Michael Kerstiens, Deceased Case Number: 21PR112

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of VERL R. SOUTHWICK, also known as VERL RAY SOUTHWICK, also known as VERLE SOUTHWICK, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30365

Cassidy Jones, Personal Representative 11558 Elm Circle Thornton, CO 80233

Anita Louise Southwick Personal Representative 12741 Ivanhoe Street Thornton, CO 80602

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Legal Notice No. 707550 First Publication: April 22, 2021 Last Publication: May 6, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Legal Notice No. 707551 First Publication: April 22, 2021 Last Publication: May 6, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of TRAVIS JAMES BUTTS, aka TRAVIS J. BUTTS, aka TRAVIS BUTTS, aka TRAV BUTTS, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30344 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 August 23, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Michael B. Garlan, Attorney for Personal Representative Craig D. Johnson & Associates, P.C. 8 Garden Center, Unit 2 Broomfield, CO 80020

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of John Edward Willette, also known as John E. Willette, a/k/a John Willette, Deceased. Case Number: 2021-PR-30393 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of the County of Adams, Colorado, on or before September 7, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Person Giving Notice: Ruth E. Smith, Personal Representative 1306 Terra Road Traverse City, MI 49686

Legal Notice No. 707553 First Publication: April 22, 2021 Last Publication: May 6, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Legal Notice No. 707591 First Publication: May 6, 2021 Last Publication: May 20, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of John Joseph Gratkins, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 104 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 August 22, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Eileen Marie Gratkins Personal Representative 7006 E. Jensen St. Unit 126 Mesa, Arizona 85207

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ralph Ronald Krantz, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 030128 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 August 31, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Michael G. Bohn Attorney to the Personal Representative Bohn Aguilar, LLC 355 South Teller Street, Suite 200 Lakewood, CO 80226

Legal Notice No. 707546 First publication: April 22, 2021 Last publication: May 06, 2021 Publisher: Westminster Window

Legal Notice No. 707569 First Publication: April 29, 2021 Last Publication: May 13, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Monte Jo Hazlet, a/k/a Monte Hazlet, a/k/a Monte J. Hazlet, Deceased Case Number: 21PR30085

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Clara Nelcine Hoover, aka Clara Hoover, aka Clara N. Hoover, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 59 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 August 23, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Traci Lea Sena, Personal Representative 204 Oakley Street Pea Ridge, AR 72751

Legal Notice No. 707590 First Publication: April 29, 2021 Last Publication: May 13, 2021 Publisher: Westminster Window

Legal No. 707561 First Publication: April 22, 2021 Last Publication: May 5, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Grace Diane Adams, also known as G. Diane Adams, also known as Grace Adams, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30342

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of BETH M. PORTLOCK, aka BETH PORTLOCK, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30264

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the co-personal representatives or to the District Court

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Public Notices Jeffrey R. Portlock, Co-Personal Representative 819 E. 4th Avenue, Longmont, CO 80504

Dannette J. Myers, Personal Representative 2074 Pawnee Drive Kingman, Arizona 86401 Legal Notice No. 707575 First Publication: April 29, 2021 Last Publication: May 13, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Gregory A. Portlock Co-Personal Representative 409 Poppy Drive, Brighton, CO 80601

Personal Representative 9209 Lark Sparrow Trail Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80126 Legal Notice No. 707587 First Publication: April 29, 2021 Last Publication: May 13, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Legal Notice No. 707594 First Publication: May 6, 2021 Last Publication: May 20, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Douglas Alan Hankins, Deceased Case Number: 21 PR 127 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 August 31, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Larry K. Hankins, Personal Representative 2529 E. 126th Place Thornton, Colorado 80241

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 October 1, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Kristopher Neilsen, Personal Representative 2360 W. 154th Place Broomfield, Colorado 80023 Legal Notice No. 707567 First Publication: April 29, 2021 Last Publication: May 13, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Roberta Sue Sazama, aka Bobbie Sue Sazama, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 82

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ivan Ace Lee, aka Ivan A. Lee, aka Ivan Lee, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR030380 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 September 7, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Elizabeth Lucero, Personal Representative 11441 Kearney Way Thornton, CO 80233 Legal Notice No. 707605 First Publication: May 6, 2021 Last Publication: May 20, 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 August 31, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Anthony Blake Sazama Personal Representative 13149 Clermont Court Thornton, Colorado 80241 Legal Notice No. 707584 First Publication: April 29, 2021 Last Publication: May 13, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Stanley Allen Lewis Personal Representative 15397 Flowergate Way Parker, Colorado 80134

Legal Notice No. 707565 First Publication: April 22, 2021 Last Publication: May 6, 2021 Publisher: Westminster Window

Legal Notice No. 707579 First Publication: May 6, 2021 Last Publication: May 20, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Paul H. Reimer, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 30281 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 August 31, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of CARL SING, Deceased Case Number: 2020 PR 30719

PUBLIC NOTICE

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 August 23, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Public notice is given on April 20, 2021 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Adams County Court.

Vincent J. Buzek, Esq. Attorney to the Personal Representative 2 Garden Center, Suite 305 Broomfield, CO 80020

The petition requests that the name of Janae Diane Mister be changed to Janae Diane Towers Case No.: 21 CV 21

Legal Notice No. 707556 First Publication: April 22, 2021 Last Publication: May 6, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

By: Deputy Clerk

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Legal Notice No. 707576 First Publication: April 29, 2021 Last Publication: May 13, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Gary Lee Harberts, a/k/a Gary L. Harberts, a/k/a Gary Harberts, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR121

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Rocco J. Perna, aka Rocco Joseph Perna, aka Rocco Perna, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 107

Roger Wayne Peer, Personal Representative 746 South 12th Avenue Brighton, Colorado 80601

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of William Ray Lewis, AKA William R. Lewis, AKA William Lewis, AKA Bill Lewis, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 113

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Wayne W. Peer, a/k/a Wayne Wood Peer, Deceased Case Number: 21PR30362

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Legal Notice No. 707582 First Publication: April 29, 2021 Last Publication: May 13, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Kris Alfred Neilsen, aka Kris Neilsen aka Kris A. Neilsen, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 116

Legal Notice No. 707596 First Publication: May 6, 2021 Last Publication: May 20, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel ___________________________________

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of Adams County, Colorado on or before September 7, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on April 21, 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 Julien LaRoy Mister be changed to Julien LaRoyTowers Case No.: 21 CV 22 By: Deputy Clerk

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Adams County Warrants Public Notice Adams County Warrants: April 26, 2021 through April 30, 2021 GENERAL FUND Supplier Name

Warrant DateAmount

ANGEL ARMOR LLC B&R INDUSTRIES CINA & CINA FORENSIC CONSULTIN DIRSEC NEW YORK MICROSCOPE COMPANY IN AAA PEST PROS ACCELA INC ADAMSON POLICE PRODUCTS ADT COMMERCIAL LLC AHRENS NICHOLETTE LEE ALMOST HOME INC ALMOST HOME INC ALSCO AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL APEX SYSTEMS GROUP LLC ARBORFORCE LLC AUTOMATED BUILDING SOLUTIONS I BLUE 360 MEDIA LLC BRIGHTON CITY OF (WATER) BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE SERVICES CA SHORT COMPANY CCR EVENT GROUP CHAMBERS HOLDINGS LLC CITY OF BRIGHTON CLEARWAY ENERGY GROUP LLC COLO DOORWAYS INC COLO MEDICAL WASTE INC COLO NATURAL GAS INC COLO OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE PHY COLORADO MOISTURE CONTROL INC COMMUNICATION CONSTRUCTION & E CORHIO CORONA SOLUTIONS CROWN EQUIPMENT CORP DENTONS US LLP DESIGN WORKSHOP DOUGLASS COLONY GROUP INC ELDORADO ARTESIAN SPRINGS INC FEDEX FLEXENTIAL PROFESSIONAL SERVIC GALLS LLC HAGGERTY BRIAN INTERMOUNTAIN REA INTERVENTION COMMUNITY CORRECT JAY DEE INC JCOR MECHANICAL INC JEFFERSON RAYNA KIMMEL KENZIE NICOLE MCCREARY RAPHAEL MECSTAT LABORATORIES MORGAN COUNTY REA MWI VETERINARY SUPPLY CO NMS LABS OCV LLC ONENECK IT SOLUTIONS LLC PACIFIC OFFICE AUTOMATION INC PARK 12 HUNDRED OWNERS ASSOCIA PERKINELMER GENETICS SAFARILAND INC

04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21

18,130.16 3,509.00 27,800.00 12,755.02 9,218.00 2,090.00 13,758.69 5,041.98 3,324.00 128.00 87,002.38 5,234.23 201.14 9,940.93 88,089.26 9,500.00 5,925.40 2,562.45 971.00 18,281.35 19,703.00 16,865.85 8,804.11 894.17 3,450.00 2,656.00 811.66 520.00 740.00 10,220.00 310.00 17,700.00 83.00 36,000.00 29,959.65 146,325.94 22.00 53.57 63,572.00 8,604.52 65.00 2,024.14 2,541.88 47,397.57 332,500.00 1,485.00 277.48 65.00 585.00 246.45 1,523.88 25,520.00 9,995.00 121,745.46 18.49 16,149.88 50.00 4,697.90

SATELLITE SHELTERS INC SECURE HORIZONS SHRED IT USA LLC SOUTHLAND MEDICAL LLC SOUTHWESTERN PAINTING STATE OF COLORADO STATE OF COLORADO STATE OF COLORADO STATE OF COLORADO STATE OF COLORADO STATE OF COLORADO STATE OF COLORADO STATE OF COLORADO STATE OF COLORADO STATE OF COLORADO STATE OF COLORADO STATE OF COLORADO STATE OF COLORADO STATE OF COLORADO SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE LLC SUMMIT LABORATORIES INC SUNSTATE EQUIPMENT CO LLC SYNERGETIC STAFFING LLC THERMAL & MOISTURE PROTECTION TONSAGER DENNIS TRELOAR TARA A TYGRETT DEBRA R UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNIVERSITY OF COLO. HOSPITAL A US ENGINEERING COMPANY VERIZON WIRELESS VERTEX INC WERNER W ELIZABETH WINDSTREAM COMMUNICATIONS WOLFE SANDRA KAY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY ZOE TRAINING & CONSULTING DEPT OF STATE Fund Total

04/29/21 373.67 04/29/21 1,550.00 04/29/21 140.00 04/29/21 252.00 04/29/21 21,690.00 04/29/21 223.45 04/29/21 2,043.89 04/29/21 1.67 04/29/21 10.74 04/29/21 32.68 04/29/21 219.73 04/29/21 1,339.06 04/29/21 7,437.62 04/29/21 17.94 04/29/21 38.34 04/29/21 775.63 04/29/21 10,507.51 04/29/21 73.19 04/29/21 724.13 04/29/21 154,005.95 04/29/21 480.00 04/29/21 4,595.65 04/29/21 9,927.84 04/29/21 350.00 04/29/21 65.00 04/29/21 65.00 04/29/21 310.00 04/29/21 743.63 04/29/21 53.68 04/29/21 18,556.48 04/29/21 39.67 04/29/21 272.64 04/29/21 2,656.00 04/29/21 20,466.00 04/29/21 981.72 04/29/21 106.47 04/29/21 6,322.05 04/29/21 240.88 04/29/21 840.46 04/29/21 28.52 04/29/21 3,658.63 04/29/21 5,626.81 04/29/21 10,445.82 04/29/21 725.23 04/29/21 16,942.08 04/29/21 69.97 04/29/21 7,704.90 04/29/21 722.74 04/29/21 9,024.00 04/29/21 1,937.84 04/29/21 11,862.00 04/29/21 163.07 04/29/21 1,642.58 04/29/21 65.00 04/29/21 3,814.58 04/29/21 214.71 04/29/21 3,047.44 04/29/21 1,076.54 04/29/21 387.10 04/29/21 4,557.00 04/29/21 50.00 1,609,943.52

CAPITAL FACILITIES FUND

SAUNDERS CONSTRUCTION INC C MORGEN MASONRY INC Fund Total

04/29/21 04/29/21

1,953.74 6,800.00 8,753.74

GOLF COURSE ENTERPRISE FUND PROFESSIONAL RECREATION MGMT I AAA PEST PROS AGFINITY INC ALSCO AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL GOLF & SPORT SOLUTIONS INTERSTATE BATTERY OF ROCKIES L L JOHNSON DIST MASEK GOLF CAR COMPANY POTESTIO BROTHER EQUIPMENT ROOFTECH CONSULTANTS INC UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) WILBUR-ELLIS COMPANY LLC XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY Fund Total

04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21

1,484.81 45.00 1,732.50 114.41 1,606.18 210.80 1,710.75 211.05 1,285.43 6,080.00 273.49 1,889.49 580.33 1,601.19 427.50 30.64 238.79 4,528.34 838.20 1,056.43 25,945.33

EQUIPMENT SERVICE FUND ACCESSORIES INC ACE EQUIPMENT SALES INC BEARCOM WIRELESS WORLDWIDE INSIGHT AUTO GLASS LLC O J WATSON COMPANY INC SAM HILL OIL INC THE GOODYEAR TIRE AND RUBBER C Fund Total

04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21

630.00 1,104.50 19,117.70 1,075.75 4,992.50 983.57 3,700.90 31,604.92

04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21

3,183.63 8,470.00 369.17 31,534.47 2,743.30 125.48 19,346.67 12,186.70 6,768.00 16,570.18 1,050.00 203.28 456,611.00 39.24 559,201.12

SCHMIDTLINE DAVID SECURE HORIZONS UNITED HEALTHCARE UNITED HEALTHCARE HADDON MORGAN AND FOREMAN PC Fund Total

DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED NORTH METRO COMMUNITY SERVICES Fund Total

04/29/21 15,531.25 15,531.25 OPEN SPACE SALES TAX FUND

NORTHGLENN CITY OF NORTHGLENN CITY OF Fund Total

04/29/21 105,610.05 04/29/21 13,595.81 119,205.86

COMMUNITY DEV BLOCK GRANT FUND 1ST IMPRESSIONS ORTHODONTICS P THE MARRIAGE AND FAMILY CLINIC Fund Total

04/29/21 04/29/21

7,216.00 5,879.00 13,095.00

04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21

694.03 396.00 492.00 295.00 2,322.00 1,631.74 5,830.77

HEAD START FUND CESCO LINGUISTIC SERVICE INC COLO DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES COLO DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES DFA DAIRY BRANDS CORPORATE LLC GENESIS FLOOR CARE OF COLORADO SYSCO DENVER Fund Total

COLORADO AIR & SPACE PORT

INSURANCE FUND UNITED HEALTH CARE INSURANCE C CAREHERE LLC COLO OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE PHY COLORADO WINDOW SYSTEMS INC FLYNN WILLIAM J HERRERA ROBERTO

04/29/21 540,170.66 540,170.66

OPEN SPACE PROJECTS FUND DHM DESIGNS Fund Total

ROAD & BRIDGE FUND WESTERN STATES LAND SERVICES L ALFRED BENESCH & CO ALSCO AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL ASPHALT SPECIALTIES CO INC BFI TOWER ROAD LANDFILL CINTAS FIRST AID & SAFETY DENVER INDUSTRIAL SALES & SER DLT SOLUTIONS LLC DORADO ROSALES RAMIRO EP&A ENVIROTAC INC PREMIER PORTABLES UTILITY NOTIFICATION CENTER OF WESTMINSTER CITY OF XCEL ENERGY Fund Total

04/29/21 2,300.25 04/29/21 15,295.02 04/29/21 3,252.24 04/29/21 35,116.40 04/29/21 500,000.00 821,642.29

04/29/21 236,087.40 04/29/21 19,866.20 04/29/21 234.00 04/29/21 1,286.00 04/29/21 371.74 04/29/21 7,833.04

CITY SERVICEVALCON LLC CENTURYLINK DISH NETWORK XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY Fund Total

04/29/21 16,787.61 04/29/21 388.91 04/29/21 159.05 04/29/21 11.78 04/29/21 55.29 04/29/21 96.77 17,499.41

FLATROCK FACILITY FUND AAA PEST PROS UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) Fund Total GRAND TOTAL

04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21 04/29/21

60.00 124.81 1,788.88 50.34 284.48 2,308.51

3,770,732.38

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• Project Angel Heart, an organization that delivers meals to people with lifethreatening illnesses, at 4950 N. Washington St. in Denver. • Bear Valley Branch Library at 5171 W. Dartmouth Ave. in Denver. • Village Exchange Center, a nonprofit that serves immigrants and refugees in the Denver metro area, at 1609 N. Havana St in Aurora. • Fort Lupton recreation center at 203 S. Harrison Ave. On top of that, a mobile vaccine clinic program is also helping distribute vaccine shots around Colorado. The mobile vaccine clinics kicked off on April 2, and the equity clinics began in January, according to Polis’ office. The state had two bus routes as of late April. “The mobile vaccine clinics are currently running routes in Northeast and Southern Colorado. Previous stops include Eaton, Sterling, Yuma, Fort Morgan, Avondale, Ordway, La Junta, Las Animas and Lamar,” Kosar said. “And soon, we will be launching a third bus, which will run a route reaching mountain communities.”

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

As the state continues to rack up vaccinations, some Coloradans may find themselves wondering when enough people will have been vaccinated for life to begin returning to some semblance of normal. “Herd immunity” — a term for when enough people become immune that the spread of a disease becomes unlikely — could happen when around 70% to 80% of people attain immunity to COVID-19. The exact percentage depends on what’s called the coronavirus’ “reproduction number,” how many people each infected person was likely spreading the virus to, on average, when there was zero immunity. That number is referred to as R0, pronounced “R naught.” (On the other hand, the “effective reproduction number,” sometimes written “Re,” represents the level of infectiousness once the virus is more common and once public health measures — such as mask-wearing, restrictions on capacity at businesses and so on — are

implemented.) An analysis by the Colorado School of Public Health says if the R0 for COVID-19 was 3 people, herd immunity is estimated to be reached when 66.7% of people are immune. And if R0 was 5, herd immunity would be reached at 80%. The report noted that there is uncertainty regarding the true herd immunity threshold. State officials are relying on the estimate that herd immunity will be achieved at about 67%, but Colorado is “striving for an even higher number of vaccinations,” said a statement from the Colorado State Joint Information Center, which takes questions for the state public-health department. The school of public health’s report says its estimates are based on the theory that immunity from a symptomatic COVID-19 infection is assumed to last roughly one year, and immunity from asymptomatic infection is assumed to last about six months. “This means people who were infected early in the pandemic may no longer be immune to infection unless

they have been vaccinated,” the state information center said. The school of public health’s April 7 report estimates that slightly under 67% of Colorado’s population will be immune to COVID-19 due to vaccination or prior infection by late June. But at that point, the growth in immunity could start to plateau, the report says. “Initially, demand for the vaccine outweighed the supply, and the Coloradans most interested in being vaccinated were eager to get appointments. Now that we have more vaccine supply, we expect demand to level out as we shift to vaccinating people who are open to getting vaccinated but aren’t in a hurry,” the state information center said. “At the same time, we are working to increase vaccine uptake through outreach and communications and addressing vaccine hesistancies in various populations.” State officials are a bit more optimistic than the report, remaining “hopeful (that) 70% to 80% of Coloradans will be vaccinated by the end of June,” the information center said.

SOME MASS VACCINATION SITES NOW ACCEPTING WALK-INS Most Coloradans can access vaccines via local pharmacies, hospitals or the state’s mass vaccination sites. Four of the mass vaccination sites now accept walk-ins — Coloradans no longer need an appointment, according to Gov. Jared Polis’ office. Those four sites are: • Pueblo County — Colorado State Fairgrounds, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Sunday • Larimer County — The Ranch Events Complex, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday • Denver — Ball Arena, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. • Mesa County — Grand Junction Convention Center, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. The other sites will accept same-day registrations if appointments are available and haven’t been filled, Polis’ office said. Those other mass vaccination sites are in Adams County at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park and in El Paso County at the Broadmoor World Arena. Register for those locations at centura.org/covid-19/ covid-19-vaccine-information/ vaccine-events. Colorado also is served by “mobile vaccine clinics” that travel around the state. Visit mobilevax.us/clinics to sign up and see a schedule of upcoming clinics.

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More than a year after the pandemic began upending the economy, federal assistance is still available for many types of businesses, with a fund aimed at restaurants expected to open up soon. Another grant program provides help for event venues, performing arts, museums and movie theaters. Other businesses may still access the federal Paycheck Protection Program — commonly known as PPP loans — and another batch of dollars called the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program. Colorado has also compiled a list of local funding sources that it updates regularly. Here’s a look at the different assistance programs. For restaurants The Restaurant Revitalization Fund, part of the federal American Rescue Plan Act, will provide $28.6 billion in grants to restaurants and bars in need. Restaurants will able to apply for grants based on lost revenue. The official application launch date was to be announced soon, according to the Colorado government website as of late April. For the first 21 days that the program is open, the U.S. Small Business Administration, a federal agency, will prioritize reviewing applications from small businesses owned by women, veterans, and “socially and economically disad-

vantaged individuals,” according to the state’s website. Following the 21-day period, all eligible applicants are encouraged to submit applications. For now, the state recommends viewing the list of documentation required to prepare an application. See more information at tinyurl. com/RestaurantPandemicFund. For events, arts venues The federal Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program was established by the Economic Aid to HardHit Small Businesses, Non-Profits, and Venues Act, signed into law in December. The program includes $15 billion in grants to shuttered venues, according to the Small Business Administration. Entities that can apply include: • Live venue operators or promoters; • Theatrical producers; • Live performing-arts organization operators; • Museum operators; • Motion picture theater operators (including owners); • Talent representatives. Eligible applicants may qualify for grants equal to 45% of their gross earned revenue, with the maximum amount available for a single grant award of $10 million. The program reserved $2 billion for eligible applications with up to 50 full-time employees. Applications opened on April 8. See more information at tinyurl. com/EventsArtsAssistance.

If you didn’t get PPP, try again With a $284 billion congressional package for small-business relief, the federal Paycheck Protection Program reopened the week of Jan. 11. If banks said that a business didn’t qualify previously, the business should try again because of the recent changes, according to the state’s website. In addition, to apply for this round, a business does not need to have had the first round of its PPP loan forgiven — it only must have used the money from the first round to qualify for the second round. If a business has not received a PPP loan before, “First Draw” PPP loans are available. For those who already received a PPP loan, certain businesses are eligible for a “Second Draw” PPP loan. To promote “equitable relief for the smallest of small businesses,” the SBA announced that it would make the following changes to the program: • Allow sole proprietors, independent contractors and self-employed individuals to receive more financial support by revising the PPP’s funding formula; • Eliminate a restriction for smallbusiness owners with prior nonfraud felony convictions; • Eliminate restrictions on smallbusiness owners who have struggled to make federal student loan payments, by eliminating federal student loan debt delinquency and default as disqualifiers to participating in the PPP program; • Ensure access for non-citizen

small-business owners who are lawful U.S. residents by clarifying that they may use an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) to apply for PPP. For more information and to apply, see tinyurl.com/PPPSecondRound. Another general loan for businesses The Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program provides low-interest loans to small businesses and nonprofits to help overcome loss of revenue due to COVID-19, according to the state’s website. Small businesses that receive a COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan won’t have to start making payments on the loan until 2022. The loan may be used for the following purposes: • Keeping employees on payroll; • Paying for sick leave; • Meeting increased production costs due to supply-chain disruptions; • Paying business obligations, including debts, rent and mortgage payments. Eligible entities include small businesses, nonprofits, veterans organizations, tribal businesses and cooperatives with fewer than 500 employees, sole proprietorships, self-employed individuals, and independent contractors. The Small Business Administration announced that the deadline to apply for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program regarding COVID-19 is extended to Dec. 31.

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