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BY JW The Colorado Central Railroad ran between the States of Colorado and Wyoming in the late 1800s. It was created to ship the gold that was produced from the mountain cities of what is now Gilpin County, Colorado.

It was expanded from its original Golden to Denver line

to form a crucial link connecting Colorado with the transcontinental railroad and the national railroad network.

The history of the railroad in the 1870s was rife with struggle and legal battles between several powerful locals which were led by W.A.H. Loveland, against the investors of the

Union Pacific Railroad led by Jay Gould. The early struggle of the Colorado Central Railroad to build its rail lines was a major part of the fierce competition between Denver, Golden, and Central City and their quest to become the seat of power in the Colorado territory.

Colorado Central Railroad built the very first rail lines connecting the mining communities of Black Hawk, Central City, and Idaho

Springs. Through a series of reorganizations and acquisitions, over many years it eventually became part of the Colorado and Southern Railway.

Its smaller 3’ narrow gauge mountain lines were dismantled in the mid-20th century; a portion of its rail lines still survives today as active lines of BNSF Railway System.

BNSF is the largest freight railroad network operating in America. It’s nice to know that part of it survives and is still in operation toda,y continuing to provide supplies to America. This is a true testament to the vision of many men full of hopes and dreams of a better future for the Territory of Colorado.

Colorado and Clear Creek Railroad Company was

founded on February 9, 1865

by W.A.H. Loveland and a group of local investors in Golden. At that time, Golden was the capital of the territory of Colorado. Loveland and his partners had the vision and desire to build a 4’ x 8.5 standard gauge railroad up the mountains and through Clear Creek Canyon to Black Hawk, Central City, and all the other mining cities, and to then connect to the nearby cities of Denver and Boulder. In January of 1866, the name of the railroad was changed to the Colorado Central & Pacific Railroad.

In June of 1867, the company was reorganized and the Union Pacific investors took control, but they provided no Continued on page 12

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Barb Wire Bob “Iron Horses” Revered and Remembered “Iron Horse,” is a fabulous cover on this week’s historic newspaper founded even before Colorado became a state in 1876. I’ve been told that the first state constitution was written in the parlor of The Central City Register-Call building that now is the home of the Masonic Lodge, one of the oldest of three lodges in Central City, Black Hawk and Nevadaville.

The history of the “Iron Horse” led the massive growth of the “Queen City of the Plains” commonly referred to as Denver. The Union Pacific railroad had to go north to Cheyenne because of the vast Rocky Mountains west of Denver. But that didn’t stop David Moffat and his railroad tunnel leading to Western Colorado. The early day railroad barons laid the narrow-gauge tracks into the mining towns to haul out the tons of gold and silver ore. Much of the ore was hauled to mill presses in Golden, once the brief Capital of Colorado, behind proposed Central City and Leadville. The outstanding railroad museum now resides near Golden awaiting your visit. WRC newspaper historian Forrest Whitman can relate the growth of the railroad industry in future columns.

To this day railroads have been the pillar of our nation’s industrial strength with the ability to haul

carloads of coal to thirsty electric power plants for our electricity and to haul lumber and bricks to build homes and buildings. The rails today haul wheat and corn from rich Iowa farmlands to the food mills and later to our grocery shelves.

Coal is fast disappearing soon to be replaced by solar and wind. What will happen when the sun doesn’t shine, and the wind doesn’t blow?

Woe unto us as the demand for electricity grows for vehicles and diminishes with the disappearance of these coal fired power plants and the disappearance of a once thriving coal mining industry. I was mayor of Craig when we landed the first of four coal generated power plants that produce massive amounts of electricity to Denver, Arizona, and beyond, with a vast power grid system. The coal plants allowed high school graduates to find great local good paying jobs, buy homes, and raise families. We need to support industries that pay major county taxes, provide hundreds of jobs, and keep our free enterprise system alive and profitable.

We cannot all stay home and collect unemployment checks. American immigrants that came to this area to breaking their backs with hard physical labor, many dying young, paving the way for the financial development of this state and the growth and success of our mining towns leading to Denver as the fi-

nal state capital. The majority of early Denver mansions came from the wealth of the mining industry.

The famous Broadmoor hotel in Colorado Springs came from the wealth of Cripple Creek gold. The collapse of silver in the last century led to a downturn in the mining industry never to fully recover. Add to that the end of gold backing our currency and the Roosevelt administration ending the private ownership of gold coins in the 1930’s. A $10,000 fine and jail time was had if one owned gold coins.

We have a very successful local aggregate industry with the Albert Frei and Sons quarry operation supplying vital varieties of rock to many eastern slope construction sites where homes and apartments are under construction. This aggregate is badly needed for the shortage of affordable housing for the front range growth.

This newspaper was founded among mining towns in 1862 and we’re still supporting the industry in 2021. Long may a free press and free enterprise system reign in blessed freedom to provide information, transparency in government, and jobs and taxes for our cities. The future of our country resides in a well-funded educational system that receives the majority of our taxation dollars.

God bless America and the early day pioneers who led the way.

CENTRAL CITY RECEIVES AWARD On October 8, the Colorado Department of Local Affairs announced that Central City is one of the recipients of the “Main Street Open for Business” awards to stimulate downtown investment. Central City was awarded $327,727

to support new businesses in three buildings. This includes supporting the second-oldest property to upgrade energy efficiency and facade improvements. The improvements are anticipated to increase sales “20 percent for those businesses

getting facade improvements, and decreased utility costs and carbon footprint for those completing energy-efficient upgrades,” according to DOLA Local Government Director, Chantal Unfug.

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GILPIN COUNTY VOTERS ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT ELECTION BALLOTS

BY DON IRELAND REPORTING ON THE CENTRAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 5, 2021 Gilpin County voters should begin receiving their ballots in the mail starting this week.

Completed ballots should be returned in time to be counted for the Nov. 2 General Election.

Last year, America was buzzing about the U.S. presidential election and campaigns involving other key national and state offices. This year, however, there aren’t many noteworthy issues facing local voters.

However, Gilpin County Clerk and Recorder Sahari McCormick contends this year’s election is equally important. “Your vote is your voice,” she said. “I hope a lot of people will participate, even though this is considered a smaller election.”

Here is a breakdown of ballot issues: COLORADO: Statewide questions ask

voters about three issues: increasing taxes on marijuana sales, reducing property taxes and changing the way Colorado handles the money it receives.

SCHOOL DISTRICTS: The majority of residents in the mid-county and southern portion of Gilpin County will vote to elect two members to the Gilpin County RE-1 School Board. There are three candidates for the two positions: Sarah Swanson, Kirsten L. Goodlett and Drew Albrecht. The two winning the most votes will serve four-year terms.

One of the current members, Gilpin School Board RE-1 President Steve Boulter, wasn’t eligible to run again because of local term-limit restrictions.

In precincts included in some northern parts of Gilpin

County, voters will cast votes for three members of the Boulder Valley RE-2 District.

Candidates for one of the four-year terms include Nicole

Sahari McCormick, Gilpin County Clerk and Recorder, hopes county residents will return their mail-in election ballots prior to the Nov. 2 General Election. Photo by Don Ireland.

Rajpal, William Hamilton and Gala W. Orba. Competing for the second board seat are Beth Niznik, Deann E. Bucher and Kara Awaitha Frost. Kitty Sargent is unopposed for the third, four-year seat.

CITY OF BLACK HAWK: Voters will have the opportunity to authorize the city to collect more than $1 million in gaming taxes if two ballot measures are approved.

The first question asks Black Hawk voters to decide if the city can tax “stadium games,” including keno, black jack, craps, Pai Gow, baccarat, roulette and similar games involving multiple players. If approved, the tax will generate an estimated $420,000 in new revenues in 2022.

The other question asks voters if they will approve a

tax on sports-betting devices and kiosks. If approved, the new tax would generate an estimated $630,000 annually.

Currently, Black Hawk doesn’t earn any money from sports betting, which was approved

by Colorado voters two years ago. Ironically, state regulations require that legal sports bets must be wagered through a casino. However, 99 percent of all sports bets placed in Colorado last year were done via an app affiliated with a casino in Central City, Cripple Creek or Black Hawk.

The other one percent of sports bets were placed in casinos, some of which have featured sports betting areas.

Passage of the two casinorelated taxes hinges on the turnout and votes cast on the issues by Black Hawk’s 86 registered voters.

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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ON BUDGET MENU

BY DAVID JOSSELYN REPORTING ON THE CENTRAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 5, 2021 Work Session Council met with staff for a Work Session to discuss several parts of the proposed 2022 Budget. City Manager Daniel Miera asked for input from Council on any special projects or focus they would like for the city.

Alderwoman Judy Laratta responded, “We need transportation from the Apartments down to the city and the Townhomes down to the city. I think it’s imperative. I think it would be an asset to the city. The people from the apartments feel left out of this city.” Alderman Jeff Aiken,

who has worked in the casino business for many years, added his perspective. “It’s a nice idea, but it’s not practical.”

He reported that employees in the casinos would rather drive to work than risk being late due to public transportation.

Mayor Fey argued that the people he does see walking to work are “headed to Black Hawk” and surmised that Black Hawk might be willing to subsidize the cost of transportation.

Alderwoman Laratta also suggested she would like to see lighting between the Nevadaville Road and Main

Street. This brought up a discussion about lighting along the entirety of the Parkway with Mayor Fey saying the idea was spearheaded by John Zemple former owner of the Grand Z, the Z Casino, and Johnny Z’s), but has dissipated since he left. Council discussed without consensus whether residents would like to light the Parkway or leave it dark.

Regular Council Meeting Mayor

Fey convened the regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, in City Hall Council Chambers.

Council members Jeff Aiken, Judy Laratta, Kara Tinucci, and Mayor Jeremy Fey were present.

No changes were made to the agenda.

Mayor Fey asked if there were any conflicts of interest.

There were none.

Consent Agenda The Mayor called for a motion to approve the consent agenda which consisted of the minutes from the September 21 meeting and regular bill lists through September 28.

Continued on page 11

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Looking back A turnback in time

Editor’s Note: “Looking Back” is a collection of historical newspaper reports from Gilpin County 60 years ago October 20, 1961 Central City Nuggets: Henry J. Stahl was up from Denver last Saturday and spent the day shaking hand with his many friends. He said that he and his wife had recently celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary which does not seem possible as Henry only looks to be about 40 years of age. Anyway, congratulations.

A Halloween party will be given at the Glory Hole Tavern on Saturday evening, October 28, and those invited are asked to bedeck themselves in the various costumes commensurate with the occasion. A very pleasant evening is in store for those who attend.

Mrs. John Jenkins sprained her ankle badly in a fall last week at the Court House. She is recuperating nicely but is not attending her square-dancing rehearsals.

Influenza booster shots will be given at the Court House on Monday, October 23rd, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Everyone who received these inoculations previously are asked to be present and receive these necessary booster shots.

Married: A pretty wedding ceremony was performed last Saturday

at the Ramstetter Café, when Justice of the Peace Peter Redmond joined in wedlock Miss Joyce Turner, of Oklahoma City, and Mr. Robert Kurtz of Denver. The old Maestro of the organ, Duke Nelson, furnished the wedding march and other appropriate music and the wedding was celebrated in a most happy manner.

Black Hawk Gold Dust: Mr. Sam Redman is spending some time with his daughter and son-inlaw Kathryn and Lloyd Jackson in Idaho Springs.

Sam is recovering from an illness which struck him over a week ago.

The house next to Ed Evans in Chase Gulch has been sold to Mr. and Mrs. Talbott. It formerly belonged to J.D. Nassimbene.

Mrs. Luella Fritz celebrated her birthday Tuesday in Denver with her daughter Helen and family, then visited her dentist on Wednesday.

90 years ago October 23, 1931

An American churchman, who has been active spiritually and temporarily in this more or less wicked world for nearly half a century, tells parishioners: “I have never intentionally spoken an unkind word

to anyone, and so far as I can recall, no one has ever spoken unkindly to me.”

Fortunate man! Possibly he has a charitable memory for unkindness shorter than most of ours. Or possibly his own kindliness has brought invariably the same treatment from others. People usually treat us as we treat them.

Kindness, Elbert Hubbard used to say, is the greatest of virtues. Perhaps he was right. It seems to include nearly all the others. It is simplest of all, and most easily practiced—if one forms the habit. Virtue, like vice, is an acquired habit.

When Darwin wrote his works and said that only the fittest would survive, he didn’t know anything about the automobile.

Mrs. Alice D. Moran, of San Diego, California, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Robert C. Johnson, of this city, and visiting old friends of early days.

Mr. B.E. Seymour was up from Denver on Monday, attending to business matters, returning home Tuesday.

Mr. and Mrs. W.G. Hill, accompanied by their children, George and Georgiana, Mobee and Harry, and Miss Vivian Johnson, motored up from Denver on Sunday last, on an outing and made this office a pleasant call.

Attorney Leroy J. Williams was up from Denver over the weekend, attending to legal matters.

Married: In Golden, October 17th, 1931, by Justice of the Peace, Mr. Lee Howard and Miss Mary Tavonatti, both of Central City. The young lady was born in Gilpin County and grew to womanhood in this city and has a host of friends who extend congratulations and the wish for a bright and happy future. Mr. Howard is an employee of the Chain-O-Mines Company, and an industrious and enterprising young man of excellent habits. The couple will make their home in this city.

Married: In Denver, October 18th, 1931, Rev. Edgar W. Wahlberg officiating, Mr. George E. Fritz, formerly of Black Hawk, and Mrs. Minnie B. States, of Denver.

120 years ago October 25, 1901

Mr. H.J. Hawley left for

Denver on Saturday, to attend to business matters and spend Sunday with his family.

Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Coffin, of Black Hawk, gave a dinner party for twelve friends last Thursday evening, the occasion being in honor of their wedding anniversary.

The Golden smelter started up again on Monday, after a close down on account of defective water jackets and making other necessary repairs. Large quantities of lime rock have been received and the management expect to have enough fluxing material, so as to prohibit any shut down on that account in the future. Dr. Carpenter said that the past runs by the smelter have realized his highest expectations, and he has fully demonstrated that the low-grade ores of Gilpin and Clear Creek Counties can be treated at a profit by his process. Work on the new refinery will commence soon, so that the Clear Creek Reduction Company will no longer be inconvenienced in having its matte treated. New furnaces are to be added to the plant at an early date, so that the smelter will be able to treat a still heavier tonnage.

Born: In Nevadaville, October 18th, 1901, to the wife of William Grenfell, a daughter.

Born: In Central City, October 24th, 1901, to the wife of Ed. Griffin, a daughter.

Married: In Denver, October 14th, 1901, Rev. H.M. Skeels officiating, Mr. Joseph Tucker, of Central City, and Miss Inez C. Smalley, of Denver.

Married: At Kansas City, October 16th, 1901, at the residence of the bride’s aunt, Mr. Peter Weaver, of Bennett, Colorado, and Miss Lillian DeCampi, of Edinburgh, Illinois.

Died: In Nevadaville,

October 21st, 1901, Emma, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Jacks, aged 10 months.

Died: In Russell Gulch, October 23rd, 1901, Jennie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kalta, aged 5 years.

Died: In Black Hawk October 22nd, 1901, of pneumonia, Frank Moritz, aged 31 years.

Died: John Frank Dimmick, one of the bestknown Colorado pioneers, died last week at Colorado Springs in his 65th year. Mr. Dimmick was a member of the Captain Tyler’s Rangers, a company formed of Gilpin County miners, who hunted hostile Indians on the plains below Denver, and was identified with many of the mining districts of the Rockies.

150 years ago October 27, 1871

Mr. H. J. Kruse of this city returned home the first of the week from a trip to Germany.

Mr. Rittmaster, a prominent business man of Black Hawk, had returned from a business visit to the States.

Mr. S.P. Lathrop had received his appointment as Register of the U.S. Land Office, in this city.

Mr. Isaac Wicher was up from the valley to secure men who were experienced in rock excavation for work on the railroad grade between here and Golden.

Mr. O.L. Peers returned Friday from the East, accompanied by his family.

Died: A Chinese woman killed herself in Black Hawk on Thursday, by taking 10 grains of morphine, on account of jealousy.

Died: George Schaak died from injuries received while engaged in excavating for the new reservoir, in Eureka Gulch.

Deceased was a native of Prussia and was in his 40th year.

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The realization of the American Dream Albert Frei and Sons, and the rock they have mined.

BY DANNY TOMLINSON Editor’s Note: Part one of a multi-part series discussing hard work, honesty, vision, and the entrepreneurial spirit.

The story of Alfred Frei and Sons (AFS) begins in the early part of the last century when Albert F. (Fritz) & Reynalda Mary (Heer) Frei immigrated to the United States from their native Switzerland. They settled on a small vegetable farm near Henderson, Colorado and began farming and raising their family. In May of 1949, Albert Raymond Frei (Senior)

Fritz and Reynalda were in search of the American dream when they came to America.

They wanted a better life for themselves and their yet-tobe-born children. Europe was in turmoil with World War II looming on the horizon and they were confident about their new lives in America.

Their small farm was successful because of the hard work of their family.

Fritz and Mary with sons Al Senior, Fred, and daughter Mary Jo.

was born. He and his life will be the focus of the early history of Albert Frei & Sons.

Fritz and Reynalda had two other children as well – Fred, who now lives in New Castle, Colorado, and Mary Joe, who passed in 2006. This story will show how AFS continues the rich mining heritage of Clear Creek County, and the importance of mining to each of us in our daily lives. As a message to us all, it will show the importance of honesty, hard work, and a neverending faith in the future.

Albert Raymond Frei, or Al Senior, worked on his parents’ farm from the time he was a youngster. He attended Assumption Church School and later graduated from Denver’s Mount Carmel Catholic High School in 1967. He attended Mesa State College, now Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, Colorado, for one year following his high school graduation. The family was not wealthy and Al would hitchhike between Henderson and Grand Junction each

weekend in order to be able to help his dad on the weekends.

When Fritz’s children reached the adolescent years, he decided that the gravel under the farm along the South Platte River was potentially more profitable than the annual vegetable crop growing above the ground. This original farm was located at about 88th Avenue and Interstate 76 in Adams County. The river bottom was approximately 75% Al and brother, Fred, in front of a loader at Pit #2 in Adams County. rock and 25% sand spotlighting the siblings in a Al watched with interest - Ideal for a gravel future segment. as five separate new quarry pit. Al Sr. incorporated In the 1970’s and early proposals were rejected in 1962 and the sand and 1980’s, the alluvial gravel in Jefferson and Boulder gravel operation began. In deposits along the Front Counties.

He decided to the early 1970’s Al Sr. and Range were being rapidly attempt to permit his quarry in brother Fred took over the depleted with all of the Clear Creek County, just one sand and gravel business. new construction – roads county to the west.

In 1982, In 1975, when the gravel and highways, homes, after studying U.S.G.S. maps was depleted at the original shopping areas and other and courthouse records, Al home location, AFS bought a development.

As well, the contacted Violet Walstrum, a larger farm about seven miles th gravel requirements for most widow living in California, north at about 112 Avenue construction projects were and the owner of 100 acres at and US Highway 85. This is becoming more reliant on the junction of U.S. Highway Pit number two and has been “hard rock” gravel.

This 6 and Interstate 70. Al was reclaimed into a water storage meant that new and more successful in securing an reservoir since then. productive quarries had to option to buy vacant land Later that same year, he be created and operated from Mrs. Walstrum, and married Mary Jane Wellner to facilitate the growth then obtaining the necessary and they started their family. of Colorado.

The Martinpermits from Clear Creek In 1976, Albert Raymond Marietta Specification County. “The rest is history,” Frei, Jr. was born, followed Quarry had been the last to as the saying goes. by brothers Ben in 1977, Joe be permitted, to build the in 1980, a sister Lisa in 1982, Come back next week for and a brother Tommy in 1983. Chatfield Reservoir as a floodcontrol project.

It is located part two of this series to learn All of the children continue just west of Golden, near the about the opportunities that to work in the Albert Frei old Magic Mountain Park. helped drive Al’s success. and Sons Company. We’ll be

Letters to the Editor

Thank you for the positive article about the Albert Frei and Walstrum Quarry. Too often, we see a constant stream of articles against the mining industry and how bad they are for the environment, which are mostly untrue and fear-mongering.

The truth is, that in order to maintain our high standard of living, the mining industry is essential. Yes, in the past, mine operations did much damage; however, there was no technology 150-200 years ago that told operators of the long term damage that might be created.

Today, mines are clean and safe and often leave the environment better than when operations began. If you drive by this operation, you will not see any dust or other hazards to the environment. Too often, environmentalists say “not in my back yard or country.” Since the products produced are essential to our way of life, the operations will go overseas. Some countries lack

regulations. The result is more damage to the environment, but since it is not seen, then the assumption is it’s not there.

Think of what our life would be like without lowly gravel mining: we would have no road base or asphalt for the smooth roads and highways we drive on, no cement for our homes and driveways, no road base for our nice walking trails and bike paths. The article stated the direct benefits we received for the Clear Creek Peaks to Plains trail, I-70 projects and RTD rail lines–all from this operation! The article didn’t mention anything about jobs. However, the mining industry provides excellent paying jobs with benefits and goes the extra mile to include high paying jobs to women in the industry.

These salaries are based on production as opposed to the service industry, where demand is constantly made to artificially increase wages.

The next time you drive by this operation,

please appreciate the benefits it is providing to our community and our high standard of living.

Betty Mahaffey, Central City

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2021 Statewide Ballot Issues The Colorado Constitution (Article V, Section 1(7.3)) requires the Colorado Legislative Council to publish the ballot title and legal text of each statewide ballot measure.

(3)(d) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, “custodial money” or “custodial funds” means money received by the state:

A “YES/FOR” vote on any ballot issue is a vote in favor of changing current law or existing circumstances, and a “NO/AGAINST” vote on any ballot issue is a vote against changing current law or existing circumstances.

(I) That originated from a source other than the state of Colorado;

Amendment 78 Legislative Authority for Spending State Money The ballot title below is a summary drafted by the professional staff of the offices of the secretary of state, the attorney general, and the legal staff for the general assembly for ballot purposes only. The ballot title will not appear in the Colorado Constitution or Colorado Revised Statutes. The text of the measure that will appear in the Colorado Constitution and Colorado Revised Statutes below was drafted by the proponents of the initiative. The initiated measure is included on the ballot as a proposed change to current law because the proponents gathered the required amount of petition signatures.

Ballot Title: Shall there be an amendment to the Colorado Constitution and a change to the Colorado Revised Statutes concerning money that the state receives, and, in connection therewith, requiring all money received by the state, including money provided to the state for a particular purpose, known as custodial money, to be subject to appropriation by the general assembly after a public hearing; repealing the authority to disburse money from the state treasury by any other means; requiring all custodial money to be deposited into the newly created custodial funds transparency fund and the earnings on those deposits to be transferred to the general fund; and allowing the state to retain and spend all custodial money and earnings and revenue on that custodial money as a voter-approved revenue change?

Text of Measure: Be it enacted by the People of the State of Colorado: SECTION 1. In the constitution of the state of Colorado, section 33 of article V, amend section 33 as follows: No moneys in the state treasury, nor custodial moneys, shall be disbursed therefrom by the treasurer except upon appropriations made by law, or otherwise authorized by law, and any amount disbursed shall be substantiated by vouchers signed and approved in the manner prescribed by law.

SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-31108, amend (5) as follows: (5) If all or a portion of any money received by the attorney general and paid to the department of the treasury pursuant to subsection (2) of this section is custodial money, the attorney general shall direct the state treasurer in writing to place such custodial money in a separate account. Any custodial money placed in a separate account pursuant to this subsection (5) is not subject to annual appropriation by the general assembly. A copy of the written direction to the state treasurer must be delivered to the joint budget committee. Such written direction must set forth the basis for the attorney general’s determination that the money is custodial money and must specify the manner in which the money will be expended. Such written direction must be given to the state treasurer within thirty days after the date the money is paid to the department of the treasury. Any custodial money placed in a separate account pursuant to this subsection (5) must be expended only for the purposes for which the money has been provided.

The department shall provide with its annual budget request an accounting of how custodial money has been or will be expended. For informational purposes, the expenditure of such money may be indicated in the annual general appropriation act.

SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-75201, add 3(d)(e)(f) and (g) as follows:

(II) That is awarded or otherwise provided to the state for a particular purpose; (III) For which the state is acting as a custodian or trustee to carry out the particular purpose for which the money has been provided. (e) Custodial fund transparency fund created.

(I) There is hereby created in the department of treasury a custodial funds transparency fund.

The custodial funds transparency fund shall receive all revenue collected by the state as custodial moneys. Earnings and Revenue from the custodial funds transparency fund shall revert to the general fund. All other money remaining in the custodial funds transparency fund at the end of the fiscal year shall remain in the fund and shall not revert to the general fund.

(II) In state fiscal year 2022-2023, and each fiscal year thereafter, the general assembly shall annually appropriate the custodial funds transparency fund for such purposes as specified by law.

(III) moneys from the custodial funds transparency fund shall be appropriated in a public hearing with opportunity for public comment. (f) Revenue collected as custodial funds, as authorized by the voters at the statewide election in the November 2021, together with earnings and revenue, shall be retained and spent by the state as a voter-approved revenue change and shall be exempt from all revenue, spending, and other limitations under section 20 of article X of the state constitution or any other law.

SECTION 4. Effective Date. All provisions of all sections shall take effect on July 1, 2022.

Proposition 119 Learning Enrichment and Academic Progress Program The ballot title below is a summary drafted by the professional staff of the offices of the secretary of state, the attorney general, and the legal staff for the general assembly for ballot purposes only. The ballot title will not appear in the Colorado Revised Statutes.

The text of the measure that will appear in the Colorado Revised Statutes below was drafted by the proponents of the initiative. The initiated measure is included on the ballot as a proposed change to current law because the proponents gathered the required amount of petition signatures.

Ballot Title: SHALL STATE TAXES BE INCREASED $137,600,000 ANNUALLY ON RETAIL MARIJUANA SALES BY A CHANGE TO THE COLORADO REVISED STATUTES CONCERNING THE CREATION OF A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE OUT-OF-SCHOOL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLORADO CHILDREN AGED 5 TO 17, AND, IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, CREATING AN INDEPENDENT STATE AGENCY TO ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM FOR OUT-OFSCHOOL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES CHOSEN

BY PARENTS; FUNDING THE PROGRAM BY INCREASING THE RETAIL MARIJUANA SALES TAX BY 5% BY 2024 AND REALLOCATING A PORTION OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOL LANDS INCOME; AUTHORIZING TRANSFERS AND REVENUE FOR PROGRAM FUNDING AS A VOTER-APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE; SPECIFYING THAT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE TUTORING AND EXTRA INSTRUCTION IN SUBJECTS INCLUDING READING, MATH, SCIENCE, WRITING, MUSIC, AND

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ART, TARGETED SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND LEARNING DISABILITIES, CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION TRAINING, AND OTHER ACADEMIC OR ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES; AND PRIORITIZING PROGRAM FINANCIAL AID FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS? Text of Measure: Be it Enacted by the People of the State of Colorado: SECTION 1. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add article 86.1 to title 22 as follows: ARTICLE 86.1 LEARNING ENRICHMENT AND ACADEMIC PROGRESS (LEAP) PROGRAM 22-86.1-101. Legislative declaration. The voters of the state of Colorado find and declare that: (1) Out-of-school learning opportunities are critical for all Colorado children and youth.

These learning opportunities, during periods and timeframes outside of their regular school schedules, provide essential academic and life skills for children and youth to thrive in school and life. These learning opportunities are critical to maintaining and enhancing academic performance and mental, physical, and emotional health for all children.

(2) The intent of the voters in enacting this article 86.1 is to create a statewide learning program that will provide consistent and reliable access to learning opportunities for all of Colorado’s children and youth outside of their regular school schedules.

It is further intended that such program will allow for: tutoring and supplemental academic instruction in core subject areas, including reading, mathematics, science, and writing; targeted support for children and youth with special needs and learning disabilities; access to mental, physical, and emotional health counseling and services; English language and foreign language acquisition; access to additional learning supplies and materials, especially for rural students; and other programs that provide academic or enrichment opportunities no longer offered in many schools, including, but not limited to: music, dance, arts, and career and technical education training.

(3) Creating the learning enrichment and academic progress program will ensure that these learning experiences are equally available to all Colorado children and youth and that families will have the authority and responsibility to choose programs, experiences, and activities that they believe to be the best fit for their child or youth.

(4) All children have unique strengths, needs, and learning styles. Encouraging innovation in the creation and provision of new and expanded learning opportunities statewide will benefit Colorado’s children and youth and reinforce the learning that takes place in many school environments.

(5) Implementation of the learning enrichment and academic progress program will provide benefits to Colorado communities by providing: supplemental support to students that will accrue to the benefit of students, their families, and their in-school educators; additional employment opportunities for individual educators and providers; and increased economic stability for students and families.

(6) Providing additional money to the state public school fund ensures that the ongoing financial costs of the learning enrichment and academic progress program has minimal financial impact on the state general fund.

(7) By applying a state sales tax to retail marijuana and transferring a portion of revenues earned on Colorado’s school trust lands to the state public school fund, the state

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2021 Statewide Ballot Issues will be able to fund the learning enrichment and academic progress program for Colorado children and youth.

22-86.1-102. Definitions. As used in this article 86.1, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) “Authority” means the Colorado learning authority created by section 22-86.1-103.

(2) “Board” means the Colorado learning authority board of directors created by section 22-86.1-105.

(3) “Eligible child or youth” means a child or youth who is five years of age or older in a qualifying year but who is under eighteen years of age and who resides in Colorado and is, or will be, eligible for admission to public school within the state.

(4) “Learning enrichment and academic progress program” or “LEAP program” or “program” means the learning program created in this article 86.1.

(5) “Learning opportunities fund” or “fund” means the learning enrichment and academic progress fund created by section 22-86.1-106.

(6) “Local education provider” means a school district, a board of cooperative services, a district charter school, or an institute charter school.

(7)(a) “Out-of-school learning opportunity” or “Learning opportunity” means a program, service, system, activity, materials, or other pursuit or purchase that provides supplemental educational or developmental support to eligible children or youth outside of normal school operations. (b) “Learning opportunity” includes, but is not limited to: tutoring and supplemental academic instruction in core subject areas, including reading, mathematics, science, and writing; targeted support for children and youth with special needs and learning disabilities; English language and foreign language acquisition; career and technical education training; other programs that provide academic or enrichment opportunities; and reasonable and necessary materials and supplies to complete or participate in a learning opportunity. (c) “Learning opportunity” also includes emotional and physical therapy, mental health services, social emotional learning, mentoring, and other services that support students in their pursuit of a holistic and meaningful education. (d) “Learning opportunity” does not include in-school instruction, services, materials, curricula, or programs provided as part of a normal course of study conducted in accordance with a student’s compulsory attendance requirements under section 22-33-104. “Learning opportunity” does not include credit recovery programs regardless of the time of day or day of the week they are offered. “Learning opportunity” does not include payment of school tuition.

(8) “Parent” means a parent or legal guardian of an eligible child or youth or an individual who stands in loco parentis of an eligible child or youth.

22-86.1-103. The learning enrichment and academic progress program and authority establishment - purposes - powers. (1) There is hereby established an independent agency within the department of education, the Colorado learning authority. The authority shall exercise its powers and perform its duties and functions as if it were transferred to the department by a type 1 transfer under the provisions of the “Administrative Organization Act of 1968,” article 1 of title 24. In addition to any other statutory powers, duties, and functions of

the authority, the authority may perform all budgeting, purchasing, planning, and related management functions independently of the department, the state board of education, and the commissioner of education.

(2) There is hereby created the learning enrichment and academic progress program for the distribution of financial aid on behalf of eligible children or youth in Colorado to be used for learning opportunities.

(3) The authority shall: (a) Seek to increase access to learning opportunities for every eligible child or youth, ensure a broad diversity of learning opportunities and providers, and help parents choose resources for their child or youth. (b) Create and develop criteria for the provision and selection of learning opportunities for distribution of funds, consistent with and in furtherance of the goals and purposes stated in section 22-86.1-101, to be provided within the state of Colorado for eligible children or youth. An allowable use of financial aid includes reasonable expenses for transportation of an eligible child or youth to and from learning opportunities. It is the intent of the people that the financial aid distributed will be new dollars to spend on new services and must not supplant existing public or charitable funding for programs available to eligible children or youth. (c) Create and develop criteria for publication, solicitation, receipt, and evaluation of applications from potential providers of learning opportunities under the program.

Such criteria must maximize the number and diversity of providers that parents and eligible children or youth can choose, must enable parents to evaluate the provider once services have been received, and must also ensure that small community-based providers are eligible and able to participate in the program. (d) Create and develop criteria to certify providers of learning opportunities under the program. In the interest of facilitating academic interventions for students who are behind their grade level, the authority shall pre-certify local school districts, boards of cooperative services, and other local education providers and create a process to ensure priority approval of educators as qualified providers.

The authority is not eligible for certification as a provider. Minimum requirements to be an eligible provider must include being authorized to do business in Colorado and carrying sufficient liability insurance as determined by the authority. The authority may provide reasonable support to providers to ensure a broad representation of providers can meet the requirements of this subsection (3). Immediate family members are not eligible to be qualified providers in the provision of services to their child or youth. The authority shall determine under what circumstances a qualified provider loses their certification and may ban providers who have engaged in fraud or other specious financial activities, within the scope of this program, from providing services to eligible children or youth. (e) Create and develop criteria to establish procedures to ensure child or youth safety, including the provision of recent background checks provided through the Colorado bureau of investigation or similar federal agency for providers who come in contact with children or youth. (f) Create and develop criteria to establish and manage financial aid on behalf of parents and to compensate approved providers of learning opportunities for eligible uses specifically and independently chosen by parents and provided to an eligible child or youth. The financial aid funds must be provided and administered with

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the method of distribution to be determined by the authority and subject to the maximum financial aid amount per eligible child or youth as determined by the authority as follows: (I) In determining the method of distribution, the authority shall prioritize low-income families with children or youth who could not otherwise afford learning opportunities.

Within the prioritized income category of children and youth, the authority may place an additional priority on those eligible children or youth who are not proficient at grade level in reading, math, or other core academic areas, or who have special educational, physical, or emotional needs or disabilities.

(II) In calendar year 2022, the authority shall, to the maximum extent practicable, distribute financial aid for eligible children or youth.

(III) In calendar year 2023, the authority shall ensure that the total annual financial aid distribution for each prioritized eligible child or youth participating in the program is at least one thousand five hundred dollars, and may provide financial aid awards to non-prioritized eligible children or youth in amounts less than one thousand five hundred dollars as determined by the authority. The authority may choose to have one application and financial aid disbursal period or more than one. For each disbursal period, the authority shall award financial aid as follows: (A) Financial aid must be distributed first to eligible children or youth who reside in households that are at or below one hundred percent of the federal poverty level.

(B) After all eligible children or youth residing in households at or below one hundred percent of the federal poverty level who have chosen to participate in the program have received financial aid, the authority shall distribute financial aid to eligible children or youth who reside in households that are greater than one hundred and less than two hundred percent of the federal poverty level.

(C) After all eligible children or youth residing in households that are greater than one hundred and less than two hundred percent of the federal poverty level who have chosen to participate in the program have received financial aid, the authority shall distribute financial aid to eligible children or youth who reside in households that are at or above two hundred percent of the federal poverty level.

(IV) In calendar year 2024 and in subsequent calendar years, the authority shall determine the financial aid award amounts to be provided to eligible children or youth and the method and timing of distribution.

(V) In determining the manner in which families qualify for the program, the authority should ensure simple and easily understandable application forms and processes. The authority has control over when and how financial aid is distributed to approved providers that the parents choose, subject to administrative rules adopted by the board. Such financial aid must further be provided and administered in a manner that does not discriminate against any eligible child or youth, eligible child or youth’s family, provider, or learning opportunity on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, native language, religious affiliation, national origin, gender, military status, sexual orientation, gender variance, marital status, or physical or mental disability. (g) Create multiple-year financial aid as practicable for low-income eligible children or youth residing in households that are less than two hundred percent of the federal poverty level to ensure those eligible children or youth have the assurance of funding for a minimum of a three-year period regardless of changes to the family’s income level and to provide stability

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2021 Statewide Ballot Issues for those children or youth. (h) Create and develop criteria and protocols for rollover of unused funds for each financial aid recipient, for use by the recipient in additional learning opportunities under the program. Any financial aid of a child or youth who no longer qualifies as an eligible child or youth must revert back to the learning enrichment and academic progress fund. Financial aid funds may accumulate for three years, but upon the start of the fourth year of funding, the entirety of the funds, excepting the newly awarded fourth-year funds, revert back to the learning enrichment and academic progress fund. At the time an eligible child or youth reaches the age of eighteen, any remaining financial aid for that child or youth must revert back to the learning enrichment and academic progress fund. (i) Cause to be conducted, and make publicly available, annual independent financial audits of the authority. Such audits must be conducted by certified public accountants and must be filed with the board no later than July 1 of each year for the previous calendar year. As a component of the audits, the auditor shall select a representative sample of providers and evaluate whether the funds were used for the purposes outlined in this section.

Additionally, the authority may contract with a third-party evaluator to evaluate the efficacy of providers. The authority shall redact all names of taxpayers and social security numbers or tax identification numbers before publicly releasing any audit or other financial report. (j) To the maximum extent practicable, create and implement an evaluation system by January 1, 2024, to measure the impacts of learning opportunities provided to eligible students and to ensure that learning providers are rated by quantitative and qualitative results. This system must also incorporate parent and youth feedback and ratings and must be publicly and easily available for use by eligible children or youth and their families. At a minimum, these metrics and data must be collected, analyzed, and made publicly available annually. In designing the evaluation system, the authority shall prioritize: (I) The development of a range of impact metrics that may encompass qualitative, quantitative, short-term, and longitudinal data; (II) The integration of authority-developed data systems with data systems in school districts or other public entities to assess for short-term academic impact and long-term life outcomes; and (III) The protection of student and family personal identifying information.

(4) In addition to the duties specified in subsection (3) of this section, the Colorado learning authority has the following duties, some or all of which may be delegated by contract: (a) Administer, in accordance with criteria established under subsection (3)(c) of this section, the publication, solicitation, receipt, evaluation, and selection of applications from potential providers of learning opportunities under the program to which parents may direct financial aid; (b) Enter into agreements and contracts as necessary with approved providers of learning opportunities under the program; (c) Develop, establish, and manage a system for receipt, processing, and evaluation of applications from eligible children or youth; (d) Assist eligible children or youth, parents, and their families in navigating and selecting among available learning opportunities; (e)

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capacity building expertise and funding to increase the number and quality of providers; (f) Establish, manage, and distribute financial aid for eligible children or youth funded by the learning opportunities fund to pay approved providers of approved learning opportunities; and (g) Provide technology services, subject to criteria established and determined by the authority, for purposes of monitoring and tracking the use of financial aid by eligible children or youth and approved provider performance and payments.

(5) No more than ten percent of money from the learning enrichment and academic progress fund may be spent on administrative expenses in any fiscal year after the end of fiscal year 2025. The authority shall annually review the percentage of money from the learning enrichment and academic progress fund that can be spent on administrative expenses and reduce the percentage as possible.

(6) The authority is subject to all the applicable requirements of the “Colorado Open Records Act”, part 2 of article 72 of title 24, C.R.S., and the “Colorado Open Meetings Law”, part 4 of article 6 of title 24, C.R.S. (7)(a) The authority shall ensure that the learning program is administered in a manner that: (I) Provides assistance to benefit eligible children or youth on behalf of parents who have specifically and independently chosen a learning opportunity, not any particular qualified provider; (II) Does not discriminate against any eligible child or youth, eligible child or youth’s family, or provider’s religious affiliation; (III) Ensures that the program does not require any courses in religion or theology; and (IV) Does not deny any eligible child or youth the program’s benefits based on the religious character of the provider. (b) Nothing in this subsection (7) gives any person a private cause of action.

22-86.1-104. Additional powers of the Colorado learning authority. (1) In addition to any other powers granted to the authority in this article 86.1, the authority has the following powers: (a) To adopt, have, and use a seal and to alter the same at its pleasure; (b) To enter into any contract or agreement not inconsistent with this article 86.1 or the laws of this state and to authorize the executive director to enter into contracts, execute all instruments, and do all things necessary or convenient in the exercise of the powers granted in this article 86.1; (c) To purchase, lease, trade, exchange, or otherwise acquire, maintain, hold, improve, mortgage, lease, sell, and dispose of personal property, whether tangible or intangible, or any interest therein; and to purchase, lease, trade, exchange, or otherwise acquire real property or any interest therein and to maintain, hold, improve, mortgage, lease, or otherwise transfer such real property, so long as such transactions do not interfere with the mission of the authority as specified in section 22-86.1103; (d) To acquire space, equipment, services, supplies, and insurance necessary to carry out the purposes of this article 86.1; (e) To contract for and to accept any gifts, grants, or loans of funds, property, or any other aid in any form from the federal government, the state, any state agency, or

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any other source, or any combination thereof, and to comply, subject to the provisions of this article 86.1, with the terms and conditions thereof; (f) To fix the time and place or places at which its regular and special meetings are to be held; (g) To adopt and from time to time amend or repeal bylaws and rules and regulations consistent with the provisions of this article 86.1; (h) To appoint a treasurer of the board and such other officers as the board of directors may determine and provide for their duties and terms of office; (i) To appoint an executive director and such agents, employees, and professionaland business advisers as may from time to time be necessary in its judgment to accomplish the purposes of this article 86.1, to fix the compensation of such executive director, employees, agents, and advisers, and to establish the powers and duties of all such agents, employees, and other persons contracting with the authority; (j) To make and execute agreements, contracts, or other instruments necessary or convenient to the exercise of the powers and functions of the authority under this article 86.1, including but not limited to, contracts with any person, firm, corporation, state agency, local government, or other entity; and (k) To have and exercise all rights and powers necessary or incidental to or implied from the specific powers granted in this article 86.1, which specific powers must not be considered as a limitation upon any power necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes and intent of this article 86.1.

22-86.1-105. Colorado learning authority - board of directors - powers and duties. (1) The authority consists of a board of directors, appointed pursuant to subsection (2) of this section, and any staff or contract employees hired by the authority as authorized by law. Any staff hired by the authority are employees subject to the state personnel system of this state as defined in section 13 of article XII of the state constitution and article 50 of title 24; except that, all positions classified by the authority as professional officers and professional staff of the authority are declared to be educational in nature and exempt from the state personnel system.

(2) The board consists of nine members, no more than five of whom are members of the same political party. Members must be appointed by the governor, with the consent of the senate. (a) Members of the initial board must be appointed by January 15, 2022. In making the appointments, the governor shall seek board members who have significant experience in start-up enterprises and delivering educational services to low-income children, including, for example, expertise in: (I) E-commerce or payment systems; (II) Cybersecurity; (III) Organizational start-up and structure; (IV) Nonprofit experience with services for lowincome families and communities; (V) Experience in kindergarten through 12th grade education, including but not limited, to educators and administrators; (VI) Consumer technology providers with consumers;

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2021 Statewide Ballot Issues (b) At least one member of the initial board must be a parent of a child who would qualify as a prioritized eligible child or youth for the program. (c) Members of the initial board shall serve a single term of three years. (d) The term of any member appointed prior to January 1, 2025 expires on December 31, 2024. The governor shall make new appointments to the board for terms beginning on or after January 1, 2025 by selecting new board members from a list of recommended candidates generated by the initial board through a process open to applications from the public. The governor shall appoint all subsequent new board members from a list of recommended candidates generated by the then-existing board through a process open to applications from the public.

Each list must provide a minimum of three recommended candidates for each position to be appointed, or such lesser number as there are applications. After January 1, 2025, the board shall consist of one resident of each congressional district of the state and one or two at-large members, depending on the number of congressional districts in the state at the time of appointment to ensure an odd number of board members. After January 1, 2025, members of the board shall be as follows: (I) At least four members who are a parent or legal guardian of a child who is five years of age or older but who is under seventeen years of age; (II) Two representatives of a nonprofit organization that has a focus on services for low-income families and communities; and (III) At least three members who have experience working with children who are five years of age or older but who are under eighteen years of age, including but not limited to, educators and administrators. (e) Members of the board appointed on or after January 1, 2025 serve for three-year terms; except that, members appointed from an oddnumbered congressional district serve an initial term of two years. After January 1, 2025, members of the board may serve up to three consecutive terms, and members are subject to removal as provided in article IV, section 6 of the Colorado Constitution.

(3) As soon as reasonably practicable, the initial board of directors shall establish a learning opportunities parent advisory council and a learning opportunities provider advisory council to: (a) Provide input to the board concerning the program, eligibility of children and youth, criteria for qualifications of learning providers, financial aid distribution, and all other matters of implementing the learning program; and (b) Provide recommendations to the appointing authority for parent representation on the board.

(4) Members of the ongoing board may not during their terms of service be employed by or contract with persons that provide or offer to provide learning opportunities under the program.

(5) Members of the initial and ongoing boards may receive a per diem of up to two hundred dollars for attendance at regularly scheduled meetings of the board at the discretion of the chair based on financial hardship and are reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred while performing official duties, together with mileage at the rate at which members of the general assembly are reimbursed pursuant to section 2-2-317. A member of the board who is a state officer or employee shall not claim per diem compensation, but must be reimbursed

for actual and necessary expenses incurred while performing official duties, together with mileage at the rate at which members of the general assembly are reimbursed pursuant to section 2-2-317.

(6)(a) The initial and ongoing boards must also consist of four nonvoting members, three of whom are appointed by the board chair and one by the executive director of the Colorado commission of Indian affairs. (b) The nonvoting members must: (I) Be fourteen years of age or older but under nineteen years of age; and (II) Be enrolled in and attending a tribal or Colorado junior high, middle, or high school, including an online or charter school or approved facility school as defined in section 22-2-402; be participating in a nonpublic, homebased educational program; be participating in a high school equivalency examination program; or have obtained a high school diploma through successful completion of a high school equivalency examination, as defined in section 22-33-102 (8.5). (c) The initial appointments for nonvoting members of the board of directors must be completed by June 1, 2022. Nonvoting members serve for two-year terms, except that, as determined by the board chair, two nonvoting members initially appointed to the board will serve for one year. Nonvoting members of the board may serve up to two consecutive terms.

Nonvoting members of the board may receive a per diem of up to two hundred dollars for attendance at regularly scheduled meetings of the board at the discretion of the chair based on financial hardship and are reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred while performing official duties, together with mileage at the rate at which members of the general assembly are reimbursed pursuant to section 2-2-317.

(7) The board has the following powers and duties: (a) To hire an executive director; (b) To establish and oversee the program created by this article 86.1, assuring that as much funding as practicable is dedicated to the provision of financial aid and assistance to eligible children or youth and their families in finding and selecting available learning opportunities; (c) To obtain the services of expert consultants as necessary and appropriate for the performance of its duties and responsibilities; (d) To elect one director as chair of the board and another director as chairman pro tem of the board; and (e) To perform all such actions as may be necessary and appropriate to carry out the duties and responsibilities specified in this article 86.1.

22-86.1-106. Learning enrichment and academic progress fund - creation - crediting of money to fund - use of fund. (1) The learning enrichment and academic progress fund is hereby created in the state treasury. The fund is administered by the authority and consists of all money transferred or credited to the fund pursuant to subsections (2), (3), and (4) of this section and section 39-28.8-203(1)(c). All interest and income earned on the deposit and investment of money in the fund must be credited to the fund and must not be transferred to the general fund or any other state fund at the end of any state fiscal year.

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form from the federal government, the state, any state agency, any other public source, any private source, or any combination thereof, and any such monetary receipts must be credited to the fund and any such in-kind receipts must be applied for the benefit of the fund.

(3) At the end of the third and fourth quarters of state fiscal year 2021-22, the state treasurer shall transfer from the general fund to the learning enrichment and academic progress fund the same amount of money transferred to the state public school fund pursuant to section 36-1-116(1)(d). For that state fiscal year, an amount of state general fund revenue equal to the total amount of such transfers shall be exempt from all revenue, spending, and other limitations under section 20 of article X of the state constitution and any other law.

(4) At the end of each state fiscal year, beginning with the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2022, the state treasurer shall transfer from the general fund to the learning enrichment and academic progress fund the same amount of money transferred to the state public school fund pursuant to section 36-1-116(1)(d). For each state fiscal year an amount of state general fund revenue equal to the amount of such transfer shall be exempt from all revenue, spending, and other limitations under section 20 of article X of the state constitution and any other law.

(5) The money transferred or credited to the fund, including any income and interest derived from the deposit and investment of such money, is exempt from any restriction on spending, revenue, or appropriations, including the restrictions of section 20 of Article X of the state constitution or any other law.

(6) The money in the fund is continuously appropriated to the authority for the direct and indirect costs of carrying out the provisions of this article 86.1.

SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, section 36-1-116, amend (1)(a)(II)(A) and (1)(b)(I); and add (1)(d) as follows: 36-1-116. Disposition of rentals, royalties, and timber sale proceeds. (1)(a)(II)(A) Except as provided in subsections (1)(a)(II)(B), and (1)(a)(II)(C), and (1)(d), for the 2010-11 state fiscal year and each state fiscal year thereafter, the proceeds received by the state for the sale of timber on public school lands, lease payments and rental payments for said lands, rental payments for the use and occupation of the surface of said lands, and rentals or lease payments for sand, gravel, clay, stone, coal, oil, gas, geothermal resources, gold, silver, or other minerals on said lands other than proceeds, rentals, and payments allocated to the state land board trust administration fund pursuant to section 36-1-145(3) or credited to the public school capital construction assistance fund created in section 22-43.7-104(1),C.R.S., pursuant to section 22-43.7-104(2)(b)(I), C.R.S., shall be credited to the permanent school fund and shall become part of the principal of the permanent school fund. (b)(I) Except for royalties and other payments allocated to the state land board trust administration fund pursuant to section 36-1-145(3) or credited to the public school capital construction assistance fund created in section 22-43.7-104(1), C.R.S., pursuant to section 22-43.7-104(2)(b)(I), C.R.S., except as provided in subparagraph (II) of this paragraph (b), and except as provided in paragraph paragraphs (c) and (d) of this subsection (1), royalties and other payments for the depletion or extraction of a natural resource on said lands shall be credited to the permanent school fund. (d) (I) for the third and fourth quarters of state fiscal year 2021-22, any amounts to be credited or transferred to the permanent school fund pursuant to subsections (1)(a)(II)(A) and (1)(b)(I) of this section shall instead be transferred to the state public school fund created in section 22-54-114.

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2021 Statewide Ballot Issues (II) Beginning with the state fiscal year commencing July 1, 2022, any amounts to be credited or transferred to the permanent school fund pursuant to subsections (1)(a)(II)(A) and (1)(b)(I) of this section in excess of twenty million dollars shall instead be transferred to the state public school fund created in section 22-54-114.

SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 39-28.8202, amend (1)(a)(I) and (1)(b) as follows: 39-28.8-202. Retail marijuana sales tax. (1)(a)(I)(A) In addition to the tax imposed pursuant to part 1 of article 26 of this title 39 and the sales tax imposed by a local government pursuant to title 29, 30, 31, or 32, but except as otherwise set forth in subsections (1) (a)(II) and (1)(a)(III) of this section, there is imposed upon all sales of retail marijuana and retail marijuana products by a retailer a tax at rates specified in this subsection (1)(a)(I).

(B) Beginning January 1, 2014, and through June 30, 2017, there is imposed upon all sales of retail marijuana and retail marijuana products by a retailer a tax at the rate of ten percent of the amount of the sale.

(C) Beginning July 1, 2017, there is imposed upon all sales of retail marijuana and retail marijuana products by a retailer a tax at the rate of fifteen percent of the amount of the sale.

(D) Beginning January 1, 2022, there is imposed upon all sales of retail marijuana and retail marijuana products by a retailer, in addition to the fifteen percent tax imposed by subsection (1)(a)(I)(C) of this section, a tax of three percent of the amount of the sale through December 31, 2022, a tax of four percent of the amount of the sale beginning January 1, 2023 and through December 31, 2023, and a tax of five percent of the amount of the sale beginning January 1, 2024.

(E) The tax imposed by this section is computed in accordance with schedules or forms prescribed by the executive director of the department; except that a retail marijuana store is not allowed to retain any portion of the retail marijuana sales tax collected pursuant to this part 2 to cover the expenses of collecting and remitting the tax. The executive director may promulgate rules to implement this section. (b) The maximum tax rate that may be imposed pursuant to this section is fifteen percent plus the applicable tax rate specified in subsection (1)(a) (I)(D) of this section. At any time on or after January 1, 2014 January 1, 2022, the general assembly may, by a bill enacted by the general assembly and that becomes law: (I) Establish a tax rate to be imposed pursuant to this subsection (1) that is lower than fifteen percent of the sale of retail marijuana or retail marijuana products such maximum tax rate; or (II) After establishing a tax rate that is lower than fifteen percent pursuant to subparagraph (I) of this paragraph (b) lowering the tax rate pursuant to subsection (1)(b)(I) of this section, increase the tax rate to be imposed pursuant to this subsection (1); except that, in no event shall the general assembly increase the tax rate above fifteen percent of the sale of retail marijuana or retail marijuana products the maximum tax rate specified in this subsection (1)(b). Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an increase in the tax rate pursuant to this subparagraph (II) shall not require voter approval subsequent to the voter approval required pursuant to part 4 of this article.

SECTION 4. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 39-28.8203, amend (1)(a)(I) and (1)(b)(I.5) introductory portion and add (1)(c) as follows:

39-28.8-203. Disposition of collections – definitions. (1) The proceeds of all money collected from the retail marijuana sales tax are initially credited to the old age pension fund created in section 1 of article XXIV of the state constitution in accordance with paragraphs (a) and (f) of section 2 of article XXIV of the state constitution and thereafter are transferred to the general fund in accordance with section 7 of article XXIV of the state constitution. For each fiscal year in which a tax is collected pursuant to this part 2, an amount shall be appropriated or distributed from the general fund as follows: (a)(I) Before July 1, 2017, an amount equal to fifteen percent of the gross retail marijuana sales tax revenue collected by the department is apportioned to local governments. On and after July 1, 2017, an amount equal to ten percent of the gross retail marijuana sales tax revenue collected by the department, excluding revenue attributable to the additional tax imposed by section 39-28.8-202(1)(a)(I)(D), is apportioned to local governments. The city or town share is apportioned according to the percentage that retail marijuana sales tax revenue collected by the department within the boundaries of the city or town bear to the total retail marijuana sales tax revenue collected by the department. The county share is apportioned according to the percentage that retail marijuana sales tax revenue collected by the department in the unincorporated area of the county bear to total retail marijuana sales tax revenue collected by the department. (b)(I.5) On and after July 1, 2018, of the ninety percent of the gross retail marijuana sales tax revenue in the general fund remaining after the allocation to local governments required by subsection (1)(a)(I) of this section is made, and excluding revenue attributable to the additional tax imposed by section 39-28.8-202(1)(a)(I)(D), the state treasurer shall retain fifteen and fifty-six one-hundredths percent in the general fund for use for any lawful purpose and shall transfer from the general fund: (c) On and after January 1, 2022, the state treasurer shall transfer monthly from the general fund to the learning enrichment and academic progress fund created by section 22-86.1-106 all revenue collected by the department attributable to the additional tax imposed by section 39-28.8-202(1)(a)(I)(D).

SECTION 5. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 39-28.8-204 as follows: 39-28.8-204. Revenue and spending limitations. (1) Notwithstanding any limitations on revenue, spending, or appropriations contained in section 20 of article X of the state constitution or any other provision of law, any revenues generated by the retail marijuana sales tax imposed pursuant to this part 2 as approved by the voters at the statewide election in November 2013, may be collected and spent as voter-approved revenue changes and shall not require voter approval subsequent to the voter approval required pursuant to part 4 of this article.

(2) Notwithstanding any limitations on revenue, spending, or appropriations contained in section 20 of article X of the state constitution or any other provision of law, any revenues generated by the additional retail marijuana sales tax imposed by section 39-28.8-202(1)(a)(I) (D), as approved by the voters at the statewide election in November 2021, may be collected and spent as a voter-approved revenue change.

Proposition 120 Property Tax Assessment Rate Reduction The ballot title below is a summary drafted by the professional staff of the offices of the secretary of state, the attorney general, and the legal staff for the general assembly for ballot purposes only. The ballot

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title will not appear in the Colorado Revised Statutes.

The text of the measure that will appear in the Colorado Revised Statutes below was drafted by the proponents of the initiative. The initiated measure is included on the ballot as a proposed change to current law because the proponents gathered the required amount of petition signatures.

Ballot Title: Shall there be a change to the Colorado Revised Statutes concerning property tax reductions, and, in connection therewith, reducing property tax revenue by an estimated $1.03 billion in 2023 and by comparable amounts thereafter by reducing the residential property tax assessment rate from 7.15% to 6.5% and reducing the property tax assessment rate for all other property, excluding producing mines and lands or leaseholds producing oil or gas, from 29% to 26.4% and allowing the state to annually retain and spend up to $25 million of excess state revenue, if any, for state fiscal years 2022-23 through 2026-27 as a voter-approved revenue change to offset lost revenue resulting from the property tax rate reductions and to reimburse local governments for revenue lost due to the homestead exemptions for qualifying seniors and disabled veterans?

Text of Measure: Be it Enacted by the People of the State of Colorado: SECTION 1. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 39-1-104 amend (1) as follows: (1) Through December 31, 2021 the valuation for assessment of all taxable property in the state shall be twenty-nine percent, and beginning on January 1, 2022 the valuation for assessment of all taxable property in the state shall be twenty-six and four-tenths percent of the actual value thereof as determined by the assessor and the administrator in the manner prescribed by law, and such percentage shall be uniformly applied, without exception, to the actual value, so determined, of the various classes and subclasses of real and personal property located within the territorial limits of the authority levying a property tax, and all property taxes shall be levied against the aggregate valuation for assessment resulting from the application of such percentage. This subsection (1) shall not apply to residential real property, producing mines, and lands or leaseholds producing oil or gas.

SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 39-1104.2 amend (3)(q) as follows: 39-1-104.2. Adjustment of residential legislative declaration - definitions.

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(3) (q) The ratio of valuation for assessment for residential real property is 7.15 percent of actual value for property tax years commencing on or after January 1, 2019 and 6.5 percent of the actual value for property tax commencing January 1, 2022, until the next property tax year that the general assembly adjusts the ratio of valuation for assessment for residential real property.

SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 39-3-207 add (6) as follows: 39-3-207.

Reporting of exemptions— reimbursement to local governmental entities.

(6) for the purpose of off-setting lost revenue resulting from a reduction in property tax and to fund state reimbursements to local government entities for the application of the homestead exemption, in fiscal year commencing on July 1, 2022 through fiscal year ending July 1, 2027, the state shall be authorized to retain and spend up to 25 million per year in revenue for warrants otherwise authorized under this section.

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GILPIN COUNTY VOTERS ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT ELECTION BALLOTS Continued from page 3

COUNTY VOTER BREAKDOWN Currently, there are 4,909 active registered voters in Gilpin County, which has an estimated population of 6,243.

The voters include 2,353 registered Independents, 1,309 Democrats, 1,131 Republicans and 115 registered to other parties, including Libertarian, the American Constitutional Party, etc., according to the local elections department.

Central City’s rolls include a total of 528 active voters, including 255 unaffiliated voters, 133 Democrats and 127 Republicans. The

community has 770 residents.

In Black Hawk, where the population includes 128 residents, there are 86 active registered voters, including 51 unaffiliated voters, 18 registered Democrats and 15 Republicans.

BALLOT-RETURN INFORMATION Voters should mail in their ballots no later than Oct. 25 to assure they will be received in time by the elections department. A postmark on the envelope isn’t a factor regarding a vote being cast.

Many Gilpin County voters opt to drop off their ballots

at one of three collection boxes in the region. The drop sites include the Gilpin County Courthouse on Eureka Street in Central City, the Gilpin County Community Recreation Center on Norton Drive and the Gilpin County Public Works building at 135 Tolland Road, Rollinsville.

The public-works building is a light-blue structure on the north side of the road.

County workers pick up ballots from the official drop boxes several times a day. On Nov. 2, residents must drop off their ballot prior to 7 p.m. to be counted.

Gilpin County offers in-

person voting, called the Voter Service and Polling Center (VSPC), within the Community Center from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays between Monday, Oct. 25 and Tuesday, Nov. 2. In addition, the Voter Service and Polling Center will be open between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30 – the final Saturday before Election Day. On Election Day, the Voter Service and Polling Center will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. in the Gilpin Community Recreation Center.

Last year, there were

about 4,600 votes cast in the county,” according to Ms. McCormick. “About 90 percent of the ballots were mailed in.”

Next year, Gilpin County residents are expected to have a bounty of issues in their ballots since there will be elections involving state, county and city leadership races.

Ballot drop-off boxes are located at the County Court House, the Recreation Center and at the Public Works building in mid-county.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ON BUDGET MENU Continued from page 3

Alderwoman Laratta moved to approve the Consent Agenda and was seconded by Alderman Aiken. The motion passed unanimously.

Old Business Council entertained passage of Ordinance 21-05 which would amend Rule 9 of the City Council Rules of Procedure regarding remote attendance at meetings. This is the second reading of the Ordinance.

Remote Restrictions Attorney McAskin reviewed Ordinance 21-05 which would amend Rule 9 of the City Council Rules of Procedure regarding remote attendance at meetings. This requires Council Members to attend all meetings in person unless they meet certain exceptions.

Exceptions include they are pre-authorized to attend remotely per the Remote Participation Policy.

Mayor Fey opened the

Public Forum for Ordinance 21-05, but no one chose to address council.

Alderwoman Laratta moved to approve Ordinance 21-05 and was seconded by Alderman Aiken, Alderwoman Ti-

nucci simultaneously. The Ordinance passed unanimously.

New Business Council considered action on three Resolutions.

Railcar Gets Extended Life Community Development Director Ray Rears introduced Resolution 21-27 which would approve the first amendment to the Railcar Lease Agreement with South Park Rail Society (SPRS). This amendment extends the SPRS’s responsibility to restore the Railcar to August 14, 2022.

Alderwoman Laratta moved to approve Resolution 21-27 and was seconded by Alderwoman Tinucci. The Resolution passed unanimously.

Paint Program Director Rears introduced

Resolution 21-28 which would approve a third amendment to the City of Central Historic Preservation Paint Reimbursement Grant Program Grant Guide for 2021. This amendment provides more flexibility for the application process and work to commence. The application window has closed, and this gives additional time for those who have already applied. Mayor Fey commented that this program is “the most talked about” program and it is helping to “beautify the City.”

Alderwoman Laratta moved to approve Resolution 21-28 and was seconded by Alderman Aiken. The Resolution passed unanimously.

Giving Power to Belvedere Foundation Manager Miera introduced Resolution 21-29 which authorize the assignment of the Belvidere Theatre Lease Agreement to The Belvidere Foundation. The assignment gives the Belvidere Foundation greater flexibility in applying for grants to restore the Belvidere Theatre.

Laratta inquired about the cost of insurance liability to the City. Miera responded that the agreement requires the City to continue to insure it; however, the Foundation would be able to get additional insurance with the assignment.

Alderwoman Laratta moved to approve Resolution 21-29 and was seconded by Alderman Aiken. The Resolution passed unanimously.

Staff Reports Manager Miera reported that Dr. Charles (Chip) Smith resigned from the Belvidere Foundation Board. The Foundation informed Council that they “don’t necessarily need a replacement” to be appointed.

Miera announced the award of the Main Street Open for Business Grant to Main Street Central City.

Alderman Aiken asked Director Hoover about a pothole in the Century Garage

entrance across from Johnny Z’s casino. Hoover responded that he would look at it tomorrow and get it repaired one way or the other. If it is in the garage itself, it is not the City’s responsibility.

Gilpin County Division Chief Sean Wheeler gave an update on County COVID cases in the past week. He reported that there are 7 or 8 new cases with a total of 403 cases since its onset. He also reported that there are no new hospitalizations.

Council Comments Mayor Fey commented that many people are asking about Chuck Webster and that he is waking up from a coma and is on the mend.

Alderman Aiken commented the Plein Aire Festival was “a pretty successful event; the scenery was beautiful this year.” He added, “I wish Chuck (Webster) well.”

Creepy Crawl coming up the last two weekends of October.

We were not expected a whole bunch of people due to the pandemic, but it is selling out fast!” The Creepy Crawl is an annual event where people are led through several historic buildings by a tour guide and get to encounter some of the “ghosts” associated with the area who give their creepy stories. In 2019, they had more than 900 participants.

Mark your calendars Council moved to enter Executive Session at 7:31pm to discuss the potential sale of city-owned property. The next regular Council Meeting will be Tuesday, October 19, 2021.

Public Forum Deb Wray, President of Gilpin History addressed Council. Wray reported “We have

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funds for the construction of the railroad. Also that year, the seat of government in Colorado was moved from Golden to Denver.

On January 1, 1868, construction began on the first line connecting Denver to Golden - the company then changed the name to the Colorado Central Railroad.

Construction was very slow, going only a small portion less than 12 miles between Denver and Golden had been graded in that first year. The former governor of the territory, John Evans, and other businessmen from the Denver area, including William Byers of the Rocky Mountain News, David Moffat, Joseph E. Bates, Bela Hughes, Walter Cheesman and Luther Kountze of the Colorado National Bank, formed the Denver Pacific Railway on November 19, 1867 with the intention of building a railroad line from Denver to Cheyenne. The formation of the Denver Pacific Railway and Telegraph Company set off a heated battle over the next two years between the two companies to complete their lines connecting to Union Pacific.

The next year the Denver Pacific Railway and its investors successfully persuaded Congress to grant them land which allowed them to construct a line through the South Platte

River Valley Colorado to Cheyenne, Central which made Railroad it evident went back that Denand forth for ver would many years prevail over between Golden. The Loveland, Denver Pahis local cific line was investors, completed in the outside June of 1870 interests of and the first Jay Gould train arrived (a notorious at Denver robber baron depot from and railroad Cheyenne, magnate), bypassing and other Stereoscopic photo of view on the Colorado Central Railroad the city Union Paciffrom Black Hawk to Central City. of Golden ic investors completely. who had tors. By September, 150 men Two months later, the Kansas placed a large financial stake were hard at work in the high Pacific Railroad completed its mountains just west of Golden in the railroad. Still, the Colline to the city of Denver, link- to extend the line to the minorado Central Railroad was in ing up with the Denver Pacific ing cities up there. In 1872, control of Loveland. Then the Railway and cemented the devastating financial collapse the company acquired a critrole of Denver as the center of ical right-of-way along Clear of 1873 hit, practically halting Colorado. all construction and instigating Creek to extend its line west Because of this the Colorado of Golden - the line was built a period of difficult legal batCentral Railroad then turned tles for control of the nearly with 3’ narrow gauge. In Auits attention toward connecting gust of that year the company bankrupt Colorado Central up with the Denver Pacific and took delivery of its first two Railroad. In 1875, during the Kansas Pacific lines. On Seplocomotive engines - the Gen- midst of the depression, the tember 24, 1870, the company eral Sheridan, No. 1.and the Union Pacific Railroad and the achieved its first real success outside investors controlled General Sherman, No. 2. In with the completion of the rail September 1872, the track was three-fourths of the Colorado line from Golden City to “Jer- completed 13.3 miles to Forks Central Railroad company sey Junction,” the main juncCreek. By mid-December, the stock. At a company board tion of the Kansas Pacific and meeting in April of that year, line had been extended 7.7 Denver Pacific lines located Union Pacific proxies voted miles further to Black Hawk. just 3 miles north of Denver.

By February of 1873, a second to lease the company to the In May 1871, the local inKansas Pacific Railroad. The line from Forks Creek had vestors again regained control been extended 3.3 miles to following month, the company of the railroad from Union board of directors repudiated Floyd Hill.

Pacific and the outside investhe agreement by voiding all The battle for control of the the votes of the Union Pacif-

ic proxies on a technicality.

The board then re-established Loveland as President of the Colorado Central Railroad company. On May 21, 1876, Loveland’s forces seized physical control of assets of the Kansas Pacific Railroad. In retaliation for this move, the Union Pacific Railroad sued the Colorado Central Railroad, thereby forcing it to go into receivership, during the time Loveland fought to keep control of the Colorado Central Railroad through multiple court hearings and proceedings. Finally, in February of 1877, the Union Pacific relinquished control to Loveland once again.

In 1877, with Loveland once again in control of the Colorado Central Railroad and with the national depression receding, the Colorado Central began to grow and expand its lines once again. Loveland’s strength and perseverance finally paid off and they were then able to construct a direct rail line from Golden via Boulder and Fort Collins to Cheyenne. After the completion of the rail line, the new city of Loveland was founded along the line. The Loveland Pass in the Rockies just west of Golden is named in his honor.

Stay posted for a continuation of this story in the Weekly Register-Call.

False alarms have escalated in 2021

HIGHER FINES IN STORE FOR CASINO HOTEL SMOKERS

BY DON IRELAND

It’s not permitted to light up your cigarette or cigar in a Black Hawk casino hotel room. Vaping in those rooms also is taboo, according to listed policies of the hotels.

Starting this month, if you smoke and set off a fire alarm, it’s going to cost someone a lot more for violating the law.

It’s possible the casino may opt to pay the fine. However, it’s more likely that fine will be added to your room bill – in much the same way additional room service charges or cleaning fees may be added for the guest renting the room.

Black Hawk City Council, at the recommendation of its Fire Department, authorized higher fees for setting off fire alarms inappropriately during its September meeting.

Previously, a casino-hotel or the smoking guest was billed $50 per occurrence of a false alarm. The new charge is $100 if a location has 6-10 alarms per year. A charge of $250 per occurrence – more than twice the previous fine of $100 – is in store for 11-15 reported violations. If there are 16-20 violations, the rate is $500 per occurrence; a $1,000 fine awaits a business for 21-25 false alarms. If

there are 26 or more calls at a particular business, a “discretionary” fine – amount not listed - could be imposed by the city.

There is a reason Black Hawk is ramping up its fines.

During the first nine months of 2021, false alarms have increased 62% in the city compared to the first nine months

of 2019, according to Black Hawk Fire Chief/Emergency Manager Christopher Woolley. The city used 2019 as the basis for information because – due to the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 – many of the casino-hotels were shuttered for months as part of a statewide mandate.

In 2019, there were 109 false-alarm situations in Black Hawk from January

through September. This year, with three months remaining in 2021, there already have been 177.

To date, Black Hawk answered 750 emergency calls in 2021, roughly averaging three per day. The majority of those calls – 67% - were requests for medical services, which are handled by the fire department in conjunction with the Gilpin Ambulance Authority. Another 24% of the calls were determined to be false alarms, which includes people smoking in hotel rooms. That compared with 744 calls received during all 12 months of 2019.

Black Hawk has 15 casinos, one-third of which have hotel rooms available for overnight lodging. The Ameristar Casino Resort Spa is the largest with 536 rooms. The recently-remodeled Monarch Casino Resort Spa includes 516 rooms. Other Black Hawk casinos with guest rooms are the Isle (238 rooms), Lady Luck (164) and Lodge (50).

All totaled, there are 1,504 casino-hotel rooms in the city, which can attract 20,000 or more visitors a day.

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CenturyLink participates in a government benefit program (Lifeline) to make residential telephone or broadband service more affordable to eligible low-income individuals and families.

Eligible customers are those that meet eligibility standards as defined by the FCC and state commissions. Residents who live on federally recognized Tribal Lands may qualify for additional Tribal benefits if they participate in certain additional federal eligibility programs. The Lifeline discount is available for only one telephone or broadband service per household, which can be on either a wireline or wireless service. Broadband speeds must be 23 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload or faster to qualify.

A household is defined for the purposes of the Lifeline program as any individual or group of individuals who live together at the same address and share income and expenses. Lifeline service is not transferable, and only eligible consumers may enroll in the program. Consumers who willfully make false statements in order to obtain Lifeline telephone or broadband service can be punished by fine or imprisonment and can be barred from the program.

If you live in a CenturyLink service area, please call 1-800201-4099 or visit centurylink.com/lifeline with questions or to request an application for the Lifeline program.

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The Central City Masonic Cemetery cleanup

BY DANNY TOMLINSON

On Sunday, October 10 a group of about a dozen Masons, all members of the Mountain Lodges together with friends, joined for a worthwhile cause.

We met for a long overdue and much needed cleanup of the Central City Masonic Cemetery. Many of the work party had helped with the cleanup of the Alvarado Cemetery near Georgetown the previous

week. It was a sunny, bright, albeit crisp day in the mountains, and the results were spectacular. The weeds and grass were mowed, the small trees and brush were cut and removed, and the fence was repaired in several locations where it had been torn down by vandals.

As one of the Masonic brothers said at the end of the day, “Thank you to all who helped with our

work today. And from those here in their final resting place that can’t say,“Thank You,” a special thanks.

It was an uplifting experience to be able to help.

Come back next week when we will have more photos of the cleanup and members of the community who are helping us to preserve our precious history.

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The City supports its employees and appreciates great service! If you are interested in serving a unique historical city and enjoy working with diverse populations visit the City’s website at www. cityofblackhawk.org for more information and to apply online for this limited opportunity.

Requires High School Diploma or GED, valid Colorado driver’s license with a safe driving record, must be at least 21 years of age, and must be Colorado POST certified by date of hire. The City accepts online applications for Police Officer positions year round. Applications will remain active for one (1) year from the date of submission. EOE. 48+ The City of Black Hawk is currently accepting applications for a full-time Fleet Technician I or II. Under the direction of the Fleet Supervisor. Skilled work in the maintenance and repair of City equipment, including light, medium, and heavy-duty automobiles, trucks, and equipment. Work includes maintenance and repair of emergency equipment, including fire, police, and ambulance, as well as transit buses. Minimum qualifications include: HS Diploma or GED; Minimum of three (3) to seven (7) years of experience in automotive or heavy equipment repair preferably in a municipal setting. Class R License and/or Class B CDL with air brakes and P Endorsement and good driving record. Fleet Tech II Must have current ASE Ambulance Technician Level I EVT certification. Salary is $25.20 – $34.39 per hour DOQ/E includes Medical (employee pays 10%), Vision, Dental, STD, and LTD all paid by employer. The City of Black Hawk conducts physical exams, drug testing, and background investigations as a condition of employment.

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$18.96 per hour and is dependent on qualifications and experience.

A detailed job description can be found on the City’s website www.centralcity.colorado. gov.

Qualified applicants should submit an employment application which can be found at www.centralcity.colorado. gov. to the Finance/Human Resources Director at arobbins@ cityofcentral.co or mail to (P.O. Box 249, Central City, CO 80427). The position is open until filed; however, applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis.

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER (EMERGENCY 911 DISPATCHER), City of Black Hawk. Hiring range is $52,444 - $60,311, DOQ/E. Position is responsible for the operation of the emergency communications console including the receipt of calls and proper dispatch of appropriate equipment and personnel to provide assistance to the citizens and visitors of Black Hawk in the areas of Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services.

Requires high school diploma or GED; valid Colorado driver’s license with a safe driving record; ability to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must be at least 19 years of age. Applicant must successfully complete several pre-employment tests including but not limited to typing, mathematical and multitasking skills, psychological exam, physical exam, drug testing, and background investigation as conditions of employment The City provides an excellent retirement package (up to 12% match) with benefits for you and your eligible dependents which include medical coverage (employees pay 10% of the premium), dental/ vision coverage provided by the City at no cost to you, and a generous combined leave

package (sick, vacation, holiday, and floating holiday) that totals over seven weeks of paid leave annually. For more information or to be considered for the position, please visit www. cityofblackhawk.org and click on the Job Openings link to apply online. Please upload a cover letter and resume with your application.

Applicants are subject to skills testing, behavioral analysis, and drug screen. EOE CITY OF CENTRALPUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Senior Fleet Mechanic Dept: Public Works Salary Range: $46,874 - $63,280 Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of complex semi-skilled and skilled mechanic work. Diagnoses, repairs and performs preventive maintenance on all city vehicles and equipment. Works cooperatively with teammates to ensure City goals and objectives are met.

Education, Experience & Training: • Any combination of experience and training equivalent to graduation from high school.

• Four years of experience in automotive or related field.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: • Valid Colorado Driver’s license with good driving record.

• Possession of a Class B CDL or ability to obtain within three months of hire.

• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification is preferred.

Qualifications: • Thorough knowledge of standard practices, procedures, hazards, and safety precautions relevant to municipal equipment maintenance and repair.

• Thorough knowledge of equipment maintenance and repair functions.

• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.

• Ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner.

Qualified applicants should submit an employment application which can be found at www. centralcity.colorado.gov to the Finance/Human Resources Director at arobbins@cityofcentral.co or mail to: P.O. Box 249 Central City, CO 80427. The position is open until filled; however, applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS PEAK TO PEAK ROTARY CLUB Thursday mornings at 11 a.m.; Regulary scheduled community meetings at the Gilpin County Library. Email mlorenz.rotary@outlook.com for more information.

AFTER SCHOOL AND FULL-DAY FRIDAYS Saturdays, 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

K-6th students will be transported to the Community Center after school. We will be playing outside, gym games, arts and crafts, and so much more! This program is State Licensed with enthusiastic staff! Go online or to the Community Center for more information. Gilpin County Community Center, 250 Norton Drive. 303-582-1453, visit gilpincounty.org or facebook.com/gilpincounty.org.

Regularly Scheduled Community Meetings PUBLIC MEETINGS IN GILPIN COUNTY

GILPIN COUNTY SLASH SITE UPDATED HOURS: The dates for the Gilpin County Slash site have been extended by two weeks. The slash site will close for the season at the end of business, 1 p.m., on Sunday, October 31st. The Gilpin County Transfer Station and Slash Site will be closed Sunday, October 3rd, for Colorado’s new Cabrini Day holiday. Gilpin County Offices will be closed on Monday, October 4th. Gilpin County facilities will not close the following week for Columbus Day.”

• AA Meetings - Sundays at 6:30 p.m. (St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 226 E. First High St., Central City) • Al-Anon Meetings - Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. (St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 226 E. First High St., Central City) • Alzheimer’s Caregivers - 3rd Monday, 4 p.m. (Mt Evans Health Care, 3081 Bergen Peak Dr, Bergen Park) • American Legion - 4th Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.

• Black Hawk City Council - 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 3 p.m.

(BH Council Chambers) • Central City Council - 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7 p.m. (Central

SAINT PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

City Hall) • Central City Historic Preservation Commission, 2nd

October 17, 2021, 9 a.m., Words of Life Discussion, 10 a.m., Morning prayer, guitar music.

October 24, 2021, 9 a.m., Words of Life Discussion, 10 a.m., Holy Eucharist with Rev. Lorrie Slaymaker.

October 31, 2021, 9 a.m., Words of Life Discussion, 10 a.m., Holy Eucharist, with Rev. Lorrie Slaymaker, joint with Zion Lutheran.

Wed if needed (Central City Hall) • Central City Planning Commission, 1st Wednesday, if needed (Central City Hall) • Elk's Lodge Members - 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:30 p.m.

(Central City Elk’s Lodge) • Friends of the Gilpin County Library - 2nd Thursday, 10

12TH ANNUAL CREEPY CRAWL

a.m. (GC Library)

October 15,16, 22, and 23. This Halloween event will have reanactments and allow access to some buildings that are normally off-limits to the public (gilpinhistory.org/ creepy-crawl).

(495 Apex Valley Rd)

• Gilpin Ambulance Authority - 2nd Wednesday, 10 a.m.

• Gilpin County Commissioners - Alternating Tuesdays, 9 a.m. (old GC Courthouse, 203 Eureka Street, 2nd floor) • Gilpin County Democrats - 4th Thursday, 7 p.m.

(GC Library - gilpincountydems.org/contact.html)

SPOOKY MONSTER STROLL

• Gilpin County Historic Advisory Commission,

October 23, 5 p.m. Join us at the Community Center Barn and Trail for a costume contest, games and treats, music and dancing, and even moon gazing at 9 p.m. Gilpin County Recreational Center, 230 Norton Drive. 303-5821453.

Current county C-19 guidelines will be followed.

Do you have a fall or holiday event?

Send us the details and we will submit for review!

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quarterly on Tuesdays, 7 p.m. (GC Library) 303-582-5831 • Gilpin County Planning Commission, 2nd Tuesday, 7 p.m. (GC Courthouse Central City) 303-582-5831x3 • Gilpin County Public Library Board of Trustees - 2nd Thursday, 7 p.m. (GC Library)

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• Gilpin County Republicans - 1st Thursday, 7 p.m. (email GCRCGilpin@gmail.com) • Gilpin County School Board of Education - 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m. (GC School Board Room) • Gilpin County Senior Living - 1st Monday, 6:30 p.m.

(GC School Board Room) • High Country Auxiliary - 4th Tuesday, 7 p.m. (Gilpin County Library) • Main Street Central City Commission - 3rd Wednesday each month, 6 p.m. (Central City Hall) • Masonic Lodge - 2nd Wednesday each month, 6 p.m.

(Central City Masonic Lodge, E 1st High door) • Narcotics Anonymous - Every Tuesday, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

(Loaves and Fishes, 545 Hwy 103 Idaho Springs)

PO O L C L O S U RE T H E P OOL W I L L CL O S E F O R A N N UA L M A I N T EN A N C E ST A R T I N G 10/2 @ 3: 3 0 PM A N D W I L L T EN T A T I V E LY RE O PEN M ON DA Y 10/11 @ 8: 0 0 AM

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• Nederland Community Clothing Closet - 1st & last Thursday & every Saturday, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Nederland Community Center) • Peak to Peak Choir Rehearsal - Wednesdays 7-9 (Gilpin Library) 303-642-0276 • Peak to Peak Rotary - Thursdays 11 a.m. Email mlorenz. rotary@outlook.com (Gilpin County Library) • Timberline Fire Protection District - changes each month, 6 p.m. (TFPD Station) check https://timberlinefpd. colorado.gov/elected-officials-board-of-directors • VFW - 4th Tuesday, 7 p.m. Call 303-999-7728 for meeting location Public Meetings in Nederland • Nederland Board of Trustees - 2nd Tuesdays Publisher’s Note: If these are your groups and a correction is needed or your group isn’t listed, please update us and we’ll get it listed for you here. Also, if you’d like to list the location and phone number, please email that to us at: admin@villagermediagroup.com.

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GILPIN COUNTY TREASURER

2020 Delinquent Tax List of Gilpin County, Colorado OFFICE OF THE TREASURER COUNTY OF GILPIN, STATE OF COLORADO CENTRAL CITY, COLORADO, October 14, 2021 Public notice is hereby given that I will, according to law, offer at public sale

BY ONLINE AUCTION, beginning on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 And succeeding days, commencing at the hour of 8 o’clock in the forenoon of said day, the tax liens on the following described real estate situate in said county, on which the taxes for the year 2020 (or years named in the following list) have not been paid, as shall be necessary to pay such taxes, penalty interest, and costs, to wit: Tax Sale # 1 R002132 ALEJANDRES-VIZCAINO ARGENES S: 1 T: 2S R: 73W MINE: LITTLE GEM #2 - 19350 0.83 ACRES PT DESC 253/350 Tax $337.12 Interest $23.60 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $404.72 Tax Sale # 2 R002287 ALLEN LOWELL T S: 12 T: 3S R: 73W Subd: CENTRAL CITY Block: 018 Lot: 013 THRU:- Lot: 015 & IMPS 300 SPRING ST Tax $374.40 Interest $26.21 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $444.61 Tax Sale # 3 R001280 ANDREWS JOHN W S: 15 T: 3S R: 73W S: 16 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: POLITICIAN - 6643 100% 0.6 ACRES (E 300 FT - REMAINDER IN CLEAR CREEK COUNTY) RUSSELL Tax $24.60 Interest $1.72 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $70.32 Tax Sale # 4 R004289 BAKER PAT S: 33 T: 1S R: 72W PT OF NW 1/4 OF SE 1/4 DESC 215/5 AKA: LOT ‘A’ Tax $101.64 Interest $7.11 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $152.75 Tax Sale # 14 N009481 BERGER LOUIS H FAMILY TRUST S: 12 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: MAMMOTH & M S - 115 7.69% 1.39 ACRES (UND 1/13) GREGORY Tax $4.52 Interest $0.32 Penalty $0.00 Other $49.00 Total Due: $53.84 Tax Sale # 13 N006639 BERGER LOUIS H FAMILY TRUST S: 12 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: O NEIL - 7489 3% 2.88 ACRES (1/2 OF UND 1/13 OF 9/10) GREGORY REMAINING 1/2 IS IN TA 42 Tax $1.84 Interest $0.13 Penalty $0.00 Other $49.00 Total Due: $50.97 Tax Sale # 12 N006638 BERGER LOUIS H FAMILY TRUST S: 12 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: O NEIL - 7489 3% 2.88 ACRES (1/2 OF UND 1/13 OF 9/10) GREGORY REMAINING 1/2 IS IN TA 52 Tax $3.60 Interest $0.25 Penalty $0.00 Other $49.00 Total Due: $52.85 Tax Sale # 17 N009485 BERGER LOUIS H FAMILY TRUST S: 12 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: O NEIL - 7489 3% 2.88 ACRES

(1/2 OF UND 1/13 OF 9/10) GREGORY REMAINING 1/2 IS IN TA 52 Tax $3.60 Interest $0.25 Penalty $0.00 Other $49.00 Total Due: $52.85 Tax Sale # 16 N009484 BERGER LOUIS H FAMILY TRUST S: 12 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: O NEIL - 7489 3% 2.88 ACRES (1/2 OF UND 1/13 OF 9/10) GREGORY REMAINING 1/2 IS IN TA 42 Tax $1.84 Interest $0.13 Penalty $0.00 Other $49.00 Total Due: $50.97 Tax Sale # 15 N009482 BERGER LOUIS H FAMILY TRUST S: 12 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: MAMMOTH - 370 8% 0.61 ACRES (UND 1/13) GREGORY Tax $2.12 Interest $0.15 Penalty $0.00 Other $49.00 Total Due: $51.27 Tax Sale # 11 N006637 BERGER LOUIS H FAMILY TRUST S: 12 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: MAMMOTH - 370 8% 0.61 ACRES (UND 1/13) GREGORY Tax $2.12 Interest $0.15 Penalty $0.00 Other $49.00 Total Due: $51.27 Tax Sale # 7 N002809 BERGER LOUIS H FAMILY TRUST S: 12 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: ERNST - CT 7.5% 0.03 ACRES (UND 1/13 OF TRACT DES 219/50) CENTRAL CITY Tax $0.32 Interest $0.02 Penalty $0.00 Other $49.00 Total Due: $49.34 Tax Sale # 6 N001497 BERGER LOUIS H FAMILY TRUST S: 22 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: WHITE CLOUD - 135 33% 0.1 ACRES (UND 1/3 OF PT W/GILPIN CO) RUSSELL Tax $1.72 Interest $0.12 Penalty $0.00 Other $49.00 Total Due: $50.84 Tax Sale # 5 N000938 BERGER LOUIS H FAMILY TRUST S: 22 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: WHITE CLOUD - 135 11% 0.1 ACRES (UND 1/9 OF PT W/GILPIN CO) RUSSELL Tax $0.56 Interest $0.04 Penalty $0.00 Other $49.00 Total Due: $49.60 Tax Sale # 10 N006636 BERGER LOUIS H FAMILY TRUST S: 12 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: MAMMOTH & M S - 115 7.69% 1.39 ACRES (UND 1/12) GREGORY

Tax $4.52 Interest $0.32 Penalty $0.00 Other $49.00 Total Due: $53.84 Tax Sale # 9 N006008 BERGER LOUIS H FAMILY TRUST S: 18 T: 3S R: 72W MINE: SUTTON - 16779 5% 4.46 ACRES (PT N OF QUARTER SEC LINE) LAKE Tax $12.28 Interest $0.86 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $57.14 Tax Sale # 8 N002831 BERGER LOUIS H FAMILY TRUST S: 12 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: ERNST - CT 7.5% 0.03 ACRES (UND 1/13 OF TRACT DES 219/50) CENTRAL CITY Tax $0.32 Interest $0.02 Penalty $0.00 Other $49.00 Total Due: $49.34 Tax Sale # 18 R003160 BLANTON ROBERT E & JULIE ANN S: 31 T: 2S R: 72W Subd: ASPEN SPRINGS FILING #1 Lot: 034 & IMPS 186 BEAVER RD Tax $515.44 Interest $36.08 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $595.52 Tax Sale # 19 N001560 BLECKER MICHAEL & CHARLES L JEOMINEK S: 13 T: 2S R: 73W MINE: GILPIN KING - 19124 50% 5.16 ACRES (UND. 1/2) CENTRAL Tax $157.00 Interest $10.99 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $211.99 Tax Sale # 20 N007563 BONILLA FAMILY INVESTMENTS LLC S: 3 T: 2S R: 73W MINE: DUNDEE - 15185 100% 4.11 ACRES INDEPENDENT Tax $250.92 Interest $17.56 Penalty $0.00 Other $66.00 Total Due: $334.48 Tax Sale # 21 N002019 BRODBECK ROBERT M S: 18 T: 2S R: 72W MINE: CALIFORNIA (MRO) - 783 1 % OF 1% 5.17 ACRES DESC 260/205 MINE: CALIFORNIA (SRO) - 783 19% 5.17 ACRES 260/205 CENTRAL Tax $60.96 Interest $4.27 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $109.23 Tax Sale # 22 R001602 BURNETT CLYDE R S: 12 T: 2S R: 73W Subd: SKYDALE Block: 002 Lot: 002A A TRACT OF LAND CREATED BY BLE 99-48 DESC 648/173 FORMERLY KNOWN AS BLK/2 LOTS/1,2,4,5 & IMPS 163 DIANE AVE Tax $658.80 Interest $46.12 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00

Total Due: $748.92 Tax Sale # 24 R012315 BURNEY REALTY GROUP LLC S: 13 T: 3S R: 72W NW 1/4 NW 1/4 LESS 256/30 & SW 1/4 NW 1/4 & PART NW 1/4 SW 1/4 S: 14 T: 3S R: 72W PART SE 1/4 NE 1/4 & PART NE 1/4 NE 1/4 DESC 504/490 Lot: PCL 2 DESC 545/278 Tax $38.04 Interest $2.66 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $84.70 Tax Sale # 23 R003372 BURNEY REALTY GROUP LLC S: 13 T: 3S R: 72W SE 1/4 NW 1/4 = 40.00A & NE 1/4 SW 1/4 LESS PTS DEEDED = 39.51A & SE 1/4 SW 1/4 LESS 14.021A DESC 504/472 = 25.98A AKA: PARCEL ‘1’ DESC 545/278 Tax $36.60 Interest $2.56 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $83.16 Tax Sale # 25 R002524 CCSH LLC S: 12 T: 3S R: 73W Subd: CENTRAL CITY Block: 006 Lot: 010 (E 30 FT) & IMPS 171 LAWRENCE ST Tax $8,778.04 Interest $614.46 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $9,436.50 Tax Sale # 26 R004273 CHELMSFORD L P S: 31 T: 1S R: 72W PT OF SE 1/4 NW 1/4 & SW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 DESC 257/357 Lot: PCL A A TRACT OF LAND CREATED BY BLA 92-1 DESC 536/83-90 & IMPS 428 NORTH COUNTY RD Tax $909.02 Interest $54.54 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $1,007.56 Tax Sale # 27 N000223 CLARK LIVING TRUST S: 11 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: GRAND ARMY - 178 18% 1.76 ACRES (UND 1/4 OF UND 1/2 EXCEPT UND 1/2 OF W1/2) EUREKA Tax $17.44 Interest $1.22 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $62.66 Tax Sale # 30 N009824 CLAY COUNTY HOLDINGS INC S: 18 T: 3S R: 72W MINE: GREAT BRITAIN - 18776 100% 4.42 ACRES LAKE Tax $242.00 Interest $16.94 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $302.94 Tax Sale # 31 N009829 CLAY COUNTY HOLDINGS INC S: 18 T: 3S R: 72W MINE: CLAY COUNTY MS - 329 100% 3.57 ACRES LAKE & MINE: CLAY COUNTY (MRO) - 329 45% 3.57 ACRES LESS SRO DESC 212/11 &227A/741 LAKE 1578 LAKE GULCH RD

Tax $281.48 Interest $19.70 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $345.18 Tax Sale # 28 N009821 CLAY COUNTY HOLDINGS INC S: 18 T: 3S R: 72W MINE: BLOW OUT - 18776 100% 4.07 ACRES LAKE Tax $222.84 Interest $15.60 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $282.44 Tax Sale # 29 N009823 CLAY COUNTY HOLDINGS INC S: 18 T: 3S R: 72W MINE: EAST CLAY COUNTY 18776 100% 3.33 ACRES LAKE Tax $182.20 Interest $12.75 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $238.95 Tax Sale # 32 N003876 COHEN JONATHAN A S: 7 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: JOSIE R - CT 100% 1.14 ACRES BLACK HAWK Tax $23.68 Interest $1.66 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $69.34 Tax Sale # 33 N001027 COLLARD BRUCE & WACASER HELEN M S: 22 T: 3S R: 73W S: 15 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: DEAN RICHMOND - 6148 100% 3.5 ACRES RUSSELL Tax $191.64 Interest $13.41 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $249.05 Tax Sale # 35 N002448 CUSHERE MARIO G & ELEANOR S: 11 T: 3S R: 73W S: 12 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: DIVERNON - 781 100% 2.94 ACRES NEVADA & CENTRAL CITY Tax $127.80 Interest $8.95 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $180.75 Tax Sale # 34 N000258 CUSHERE MARIO G & ELEANOR S: 11 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: BELCHER - 263 100% 0.59 ACRES NEVADA Tax $25.80 Interest $1.81 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $71.61 Tax Sale # 36 R005715 CUTHBERTSON ALBERTA R S: 33 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: LINCOLN HILLS Block: 00X Lot: 055 Tax $13.32 Interest $0.93 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $58.25 Tax Sale # 38 R004839 DAVIS JUSTIN SCOTT S: 33 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: LINCOLN HILLS Block: 002 Lot: 031 TAX SALE CERT: 201700011 TAX Year: 2017 Tax $13.32 Interest $0.93 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $58.25

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Tax Sale # 37 R006860 DAVIS JUSTIN SCOTT S: 33 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: LINCOLN HILLS Block: 002 Lot: 033 TAX SALE CERT: 201700013 TAX Year: 2017 Tax $13.32 Interest $0.93 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $58.25 Tax Sale # 39 N011128 DAVIS RALPH E S: 24 T: 2S R: 74W MINE: BIG GIANT - 18421 2.5% 5.15 ACRES WISCONSIN Tax $2.88 Interest $0.20 Penalty $0.00 Other $49.00 Total Due: $52.08 Tax Sale # 43 R009216 DEHERRERA KATHLEEN S: 27 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: SOUTH PINECLIFFE Block: 011 Lot: 004 Tax $10.52 Interest $0.74 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $55.26 Tax Sale # 44 R009217 DEHERRERA KATHLEEN S: 27 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: SOUTH PINECLIFFE Block: 011 Lot: 005 Tax $10.52 Interest $0.74 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $55.26 Tax Sale # 42 R009215 DEHERRERA KATHLEEN S: 27 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: SOUTH PINECLIFFE Block: 011 Lot: 003 Tax $10.52 Interest $0.74 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $55.26 Tax Sale # 40 R004502 DEHERRERA KATHLEEN S: 27 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: SOUTH PINECLIFFE Block: 011 Lot: 001 Tax $10.52 Interest $0.74 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $55.26 Tax Sale # 41 R009214 DEHERRERA KATHLEEN S: 27 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: SOUTH PINECLIFFE Block: 011 Lot: 002 Tax $10.52 Interest $0.74 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $55.26 Tax Sale # 45 N001128 DLLFT LLC S: 20 T: 2S R: 73W LOG CABIN (BERNARD) ON MITCHELL LOCATION CLAIM (IMPS ONLY) Tax $4.28 Interest $0.30 Penalty $0.00 Other $49.00 Total Due: $53.58 Tax Sale # 46 N002466 DOWNS DAVID A S: 12 T: 3S R: 73W S: 7 T: 3S R: 72W MINE: GETTYSBURG - 5777 8% 4.75 ACRES (UND. 1/2 OF 1/6) GREGORY & ENTERPRISE (PT. W/CENTRAL CITY) / REMAINING 5/6 IS IN TA 52 Tax $16.52 Interest $1.16 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $61.68 Tax Sale # 47 N022236 ESTELL STAN M & TALBERT THOMAS W & EARLS GAYLE M S: 17 T: 3S R: 72W MINE: BUTTON - 14795 100% 4.50 ACRES MINERAL RIGHTS ONLY (MRO) BAY STATE Tax $1.44 Interest $0.10 Penalty $0.00 Other $49.00 Total Due: $50.54 Tax Sale # 49 R004586 EVANS CONRAD L S: 33 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: LINCOLN HILLS Block: 007 Lot: 005 TAX SALE CERT: 6357 TAX Year: 2014 Tax $13.32 Interest $0.93 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $58.25 Tax Sale # 48 R009531 EV-

ANS CONRAD L S: 33 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: LINCOLN HILLS Block: 007 Lot: 006 TAX SALE CERT: 6360 TAX Year: 2014 Tax $13.32 Interest $0.93 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $58.25 Tax Sale # 51 R005676 FIKAR CHARLES J S: 33 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: LINCOLN HILLS Block: 00U Lot: 026 TAX SALE CERT: 5989 TAX Year: 2011, TAX SALE CERT: 6422 TAX Year: 2014, TAX SALE CERT: 6515 TAX Year: 2015 Tax $13.32 Interest $0.93 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $58.25 Tax Sale # 50 R010789 FIKAR CHARLES J S: 33 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: LINCOLN HILLS Block: 00U Lot: 027 TAX SALE CERT: 5990 TAX Year: 2011, TAX SALE CERT: 6425 TAX Year: 2014, TAX SALE CERT: 6517 TAX Year: 2015 Tax $13.32 Interest $0.93 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $58.25 Tax Sale # 52 R004773 FOX JENNA & RAGUINDIN JOEL S: 33 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: LINCOLN HILLS Block: 00Q Lot: 036 Tax $13.32 Interest $0.93 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $58.25 Tax Sale # 53 R004665 GALIGER HARRIET R S: 28 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: LINCOLN HILLS Block: 00G Lot: 040 TAX SALE CERT: 4695 TAX Year: 2004, TAX SALE CERT: 5821 TAX Year: 2010, TAX SALE CERT: 6131 TAX Year: 2012 Tax $13.32 Interest $0.93 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $58.25 Tax Sale # 56 R011269 GEIST DONALD & PHILLIS S: 33 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: LINCOLN HILLS Block: 00Y Lot: 046 TAX SALE CERT: 5985 TAX Year: 2011 Tax $13.32 Interest $0.93 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $58.25 Tax Sale # 55 R011268 GEIST DONALD & PHILLIS S: 33 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: LINCOLN HILLS Block: 00Y Lot: 045 TAX SALE CERT: 5984 TAX Year: 2011 Tax $13.32 Interest $0.93 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $58.25 Tax Sale # 54 R011267 GEIST DONALD & PHILLIS S: 33 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: LINCOLN HILLS Block: 00Y Lot: 044 TAX SALE CERT: 5983 TAX Year: 2011 Tax $13.32 Interest $0.93 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $58.25 Tax Sale # 58 N000427 GOLDEN GERARD E & MARTHA F S: 13 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: BLAINE - 6403 100% 1.84 ACRES RUSSELL Tax $100.68 Interest $7.05 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $151.73 Tax Sale # 57 R000428 GOLDEN GERARD E & MARTHA F S: 13 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: LITTLE ETTA - 6403 100% 1.41 ACRES & IMPS RUSSELL & ILL CENTRAL 308 GOLCONDA MINE RD Tax $717.12 Interest $50.20 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $811.32 Tax Sale # 59 N001426 GORDON BETH F TRUST S: 34 T: 2S R: 73W MINE: RELIABLE - 919 100% 5.09

LEGALS ACRES FAIRFIELD Tax $167.32 Interest $11.71 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $223.03 Tax Sale # 60 R002369 GOSNEY JEFFREY S: 11 T: 3S R: 73W Subd: CENTRAL CITY Block: 030 LOTS DESC 82/305 W ALONG EUREKA ST 80 FT FROM LTS 3-5 WOULD APPEAR TO BE LTS 6 & 7 Tax $39.32 Interest $2.75 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $86.07 Tax Sale # 63 R004680 GROVES GILBERT R S: 3 T: 2S R: 72W 2/3 INT IN ROW ACROSS NE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 30’ WIDE Tax $60.96 Interest $4.27 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $109.23 Tax Sale # 62 R008623 GROVES GILBERT R S: 27 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: SOUTH PINECLIFFE Block: 005 Lot: 008 Tax $10.52 Interest $0.74 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $55.26 Tax Sale # 61 R004681 GROVES GILBERT R S: 27 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: SOUTH PINECLIFFE Block: 005 Lot: 007 Tax $10.52 Interest $0.74 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $55.26 Tax Sale # 64 N008560 HAYES JOSEPHINE M S: 31 T: 2S R: 72W S: 32 T: 2S R: 72W MINE: ORANGE (MRO) - 15270 20% 5.16 ACRES (UND 1/5) ENTERPRISE & MOUNTAIN HOUSE TAX SALE CERT: 4807 TAX Year: 2005 Tax $0.28 Interest $0.02 Penalty $0.00 Other $49.00 Total Due: $49.30 Tax Sale # 65 N022259 HENDRICKS THOMAS S S: 2 T: 2S R: 73W S: 11 T: 2S R: 73W MINE: DUE ROCK ADDITION - 18926 16% 5.16 ACRES DESC 262-375 INDEPENDENT Tax $50.48 Interest $3.53 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $98.01 Tax Sale # 68 R011693 HUTTNER LELAND S S: 22 T: 2S R: 73W Subd: ARAPAHOE RIDGE Lot: 003 Tax $142.28 Interest $9.96 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $196.24 Tax Sale # 69 R001764 HUTTNER LELAND S S: 22 T: 2S R: 73W Subd: ARAPAHOE RIDGE Lot: 002 Tax $284.56 Interest $19.92 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $348.48 Tax Sale # 66 R011694 HUTTNER LELAND S S: 22 T: 2S R: 73W Subd: ARAPAHOE RIDGE Lot: 008C (N 1/3) FORMERLY KNOWN AS LOT 8 Tax $142.28 Interest $9.96 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $196.24 Tax Sale # 67 R011695 HUTTNER LELAND S S: 22 T: 2S R: 73W Subd: ARAPAHOE RIDGE Lot: 010 (SE 1/2) Tax $284.56 Interest $19.92 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $348.48 Tax Sale # 71 N006471 JACK D TABB MINING LLC S: 13 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: NOTAWAY - 407 76% 0.17 ACRES (UND 9/12) LAKE Tax $13.44 Interest $0.94 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $58.38 Tax Sale # 70 N003539 JACK

D TABB MINING LLC S: 11 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: GUNNELL #8 - 454 57% 1.38 ACRES EUREKA Tax $43.20 Interest $3.02 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $90.22

AND R PROPERTIES LLC S: 33 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: LINCOLN HILLS Block: 015 Lot: 001 Tax $13.32 Interest $0.93 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $58.25

Tax Sale # 72 R000586 JETT JOSEPH S: 33 T: 2S R: 73W MINE: MACKEY PLACER - 927 4% 10.45 ACRES PT DES 304/342 AKA: LOT 11 FAIRFIELD Tax $155.88 Interest $10.91 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $210.79

Tax Sale # 80 R010333 L AND R PROPERTIES LLC S: 33 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: LINCOLN HILLS Block: 015 Lot: 003 Tax $13.32 Interest $0.93 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $58.25

Tax Sale # 73 R008188 JOHNSON DONALD MAX S: 12 T: 3S R: 73W Subd: CENTRAL CITY Block: 029 Lot: 019A & TASHER M S Tax $1,795.46 Interest $124.24 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $1,963.70 Tax Sale # 74 N006781 JONES JUDY S: 23 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: MARGARET - 13028 100% 1.37 ACRES RUSSELL Tax $63.44 Interest $4.44 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $111.88 Tax Sale # 75 N013058 KEMPER WILLIAM B S: 13 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: MOUNTAIN (MRO) - 11716 68% 2.53 ACRES LESS SRO DESC #129445 LAKE MINE: JASPER (MRO) 11716 99% 2.53 ACRES LESS SRO DESC #129445 LAKE TAX SALE CERT: 6563 TAX Year: 2016, TAX SALE CERT: 201700099 TAX Year: 2017 Tax $1.16 Interest $0.08 Penalty $0.00 Other $49.00 Total Due: $50.24 Tax Sale # 76 R003347 KROUT LARRY W S: 11 T: 3S R: 72W ALL SURFACE & UND 1/2 MRO OF NW 1/4 OF NW 1/4 & IMPS 3372 SMITH HILL RD Tax $441.64 Interest $30.91 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $516.55 Tax Sale # 79 R005381 KUPFER MARK S: 28 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: ISLE OF PINES Lot: 010 Tax $162.60 Interest $11.38 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $217.98 Tax Sale # 78 R005382 KUPFER MARK S: 28 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: ISLE OF PINES Lot: 008 Tax $162.60 Interest $11.38 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $217.98 Tax Sale # 77 R008805 KUPFER MARK S: 28 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: ISLE OF PINES Lot: 009 & IMPS 165 ISLE OF PINES RD Tax $625.16 Interest $43.76 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $712.92 Tax Sale # 83 R010336 L AND R PROPERTIES LLC S: 33 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: LINCOLN HILLS Block: 015 Lot: 006 Tax $13.32 Interest $0.93 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $58.25 Tax Sale # 84 R010332 L AND R PROPERTIES LLC S: 33 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: LINCOLN HILLS Block: 015 Lot: 002 Tax $13.32 Interest $0.93 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $58.25 Tax Sale # 85 R005534 L

Tax Sale # 81 R010334 L AND R PROPERTIES LLC S: 33 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: LINCOLN HILLS Block: 015 Lot: 004 Tax $13.32 Interest $0.93 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $58.25 Tax Sale # 82 R010335 L AND R PROPERTIES LLC S: 33 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: LINCOLN HILLS Block: 015 Lot: 005 Tax $13.32 Interest $0.93 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $58.25 Tax Sale # 95 N003138 LARSEN DIRK S: 24 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: MAINE - 15754 100% 2.988 ACRES RUSSELL Tax $163.60 Interest $11.45 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $219.05 Tax Sale # 94 N003073 LARSEN DIRK S: 24 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: NEW HOUSE - 15754 100% 2.569 ACRES RUSSELL Tax $140.72 Interest $9.85 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $194.57 Tax Sale # 93 N002879 LARSEN DIRK S: 11 T: 3S R: 73W S: 12 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: STUB TAIL - 534 100% 3 ACRES CENTRAL CITY Tax $130.52 Interest $9.14 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $183.66 Tax Sale # 98 N006791 LARSEN DIRK S: 23 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: JUNIUS - 14784 100% 3.18 ACRES RUSSELL Tax $174.20 Interest $12.19 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $230.39 Tax Sale # 97 N003193 LARSEN DIRK S: 24 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: TRENTINA - 15754 100% 4.302 ACRES RUSSELL Tax $235.40 Interest $16.48 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $295.88 Tax Sale # 96 N003150 LARSEN DIRK S: 24 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: PETON - 15754 100% 3.174 ACRES RUSSELL Tax $173.92 Interest $12.17 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $230.09 Tax Sale # 92 N002752 LARSEN DIRK S: 23 T: 3S R: 73W S: 24 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: APIS 14784 100% 3.44 ACRES RUSSELL Tax $188.20 Interest $13.17 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $245.37 Tax Sale # 88 N001039 LARSEN DIRK S: 24 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: MARGARET - 15754 100% 3.907 ACRES RUSSELL Tax $213.96 Interest $14.98 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $272.94 Tax Sale # 87 N001028 LARSEN DIRK S: 24 T: 3S R: 73W MINE:

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ELIZBONE - 15754 100% 3.141 ACRES RUSSELL Tax $171.92 Interest $12.03 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $227.95 Tax Sale # 86 R013021 LARSEN DIRK S: 11 T: 3S R: 73W Subd: CENTRAL CITY Block: 30 Lot: 007 THRU:- Lot: 009 Tax $261.00 Interest $18.27 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $323.27 Tax Sale # 91 N002716 LARSEN DIRK S: 23 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: GOLD DOLLAR - 14784 100% 5.165 ACRES RUSSELL Tax $282.88 Interest $19.80 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $346.68 Tax Sale # 90 N001885 LARSEN DIRK S: 23 T: 3S R: 73W S: 24 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: RUSSELL BELL - 11783 MINE: WELLINGTON #6 - 11783 3% 3.64 ACRES(PT) RUSSELL MINE: WELLINGTON #9 11783 6% 3.725 ACRES(PT) RUSSELL MINE: DAISY BELL - 11783 71% 5.16 ACRES(3.66AC) RUSSELL MINE: CENTRAL BELL 11783 65% 4.28 ACRES(PT DESC 158/490 2.782AC) RUSSELL AKA:TRACT OF LAND DESC 130/317 Tax $470.84 Interest $32.96 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $547.80 Tax Sale # 89 N001040 LARSEN DIRK S: 24 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: OLD JORDAN - 15754 100% 2.403 ACRES RUSSELL Tax $131.56 Interest $9.21 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $184.77 Tax Sale # 99 R004760 LEARY RICHARD JAMES S: 4 T: 2S R: 72W PARCEL IN NE1/4 SW1/4 DESC 678/68 Tax $251.60 Interest $15.10 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $310.70 Tax Sale # 100 R012057 LEI JOHN A & SANDRA R S: 35 T: 2S R: 73W Subd: PARADISE VALLEY ESTATES FILING #2 Lot: 025 & IMPS 395 PARADISE VALLEY PKWY Tax $1,047.48 Interest $73.32 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $1,164.80 Tax Sale # 101 R004408 LETSINGER JANE & NOFSINGER STEVEN S: 8 T: 2S R: 72W Subd: PINE ASPEN ACRES Lot: 018 & IMPS 111 HIGH COUNTRY LN Tax $16.34 Interest $0.81 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $61.15 Tax Sale # 102 R002764 LOTS OF LUCK INC S: 12 T: 3S R: 73W Subd: CENTRAL CITY Block: 049 Lot: 003 AND:- Lot: 004 (PT OF LT 3 DESC 211/99 & PCL E OF LT 4 LESS 708/475) & IMPS 505 LAWRENCE ST Tax $3,643.24 Interest $255.03 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $3,942.27 Tax Sale # 103 N000492 MARTIN REBECCA S S: 14 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: PROVIDENCE - 6441 100% 2.28 ACRES NEVADA Tax $124.72 Interest $8.73 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $177.45 Tax Sale # 105 R004499 MASON BRAD

S: 33 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: LINCOLN HILLS Block: 00X Lot: 005 TAX SALE CERT: 6421 TAX Year: 2014, TAX SALE CERT: 6513 TAX Year: 2015 Tax $13.32 Interest $0.93 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $58.25

Tax Sale # 121 N005553 NUGGETT MAY MINING CO LLC S: 20 T: 2S R: 73W MINE: K & L - 17920 100% 4.58 ACRES PINE Tax $82.08 Interest $5.75 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $131.83

Tax Sale # 104 R011114 MASON BRAD S: 33 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: LINCOLN HILLS Block: 00X Lot: 006 TAX SALE CERT: 6426 TAX Year: 2014, TAX SALE CERT: 6518 TAX Year: 2015 Tax $13.32 Interest $0.93 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $58.25

Tax Sale # 120 N005533 NUGGETT MAY MINING CO LLC S: 20 T: 2S R: 73W MINE: GOLD FISH - 17677 100% 5.17 ACRES PINE Tax $92.68 Interest $6.49 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $143.17

Tax Sale # 106 R002267 MCELHATTAN ERIN M & ESTER GREGORY R S: 21 T: 2S R: 72W THAT PT OF NE 1/4 OF NW 1/4 DESC 248/158 & IMPS. 652 BEAR MOUNTAIN RD Tax $3,323.48 Interest $232.64 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $3,600.12 Tax Sale # 107 R011879 MENDES GEORGE LESLIE REVOCABLE TRUST S: 17 T: 2S R: 72W Subd: FIDDLERS GREEN AMENDED Lot: 038 Tax $125.44 Interest $8.78 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $178.22 Tax Sale # 108 R114819 MOOTHART NATHAN T & EVELYN TRUST S: 31 T: 2S R: 72W Subd: ASPEN SPRINGS FILING #1 Lot: 053 & IMPS (UND 10%) 2.00TA 129 BADGER RD Tax $57.48 Interest $4.02 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $105.50 Tax Sale # 110 R002760 MORE LOTS OF LUCK INC S: 12 T: 3S R: 73W Subd: CENTRAL CITY Block: 047 Lot: 0WW (PCL OF GROUND LYING NEXT TO LT 9 DESC 122/102) TAX SALE CERT: 6257 TAX Year: 2013 Tax $810.76 Interest $56.75 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $911.51 Tax Sale # 109 R002758 MORE LOTS OF LUCK INC S: 12 T: 3S R: 73W Subd: CENTRAL CITY Block: 047 (PCL OF GROUND S & BACK OF BOBTAIL ST DESC 61/428) TAX SALE CERT: 6256 TAX Year: 2013 Tax $1,500.76 Interest $105.05 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $1,649.81 Tax Sale # 111 R001698 MORRISON KATHERINE A S: 6 T: 2S R: 72W Subd: SEVERANCE LODGE Lot: 081 & IMPS 19074 HWY 119 Tax $996.64 Interest $69.76 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $1,110.40 Tax Sale # 112 R114837 MORRISSEY TIMOTHY JOHN S: 7 T: 3S R: 72W Subd: BLACK HAWK Block: 012 Lot: 008, Lot: 009 AND:- Lot: 010 (1% INTEREST) Tax $1.32 Interest $0.09 Penalty $0.00 Other $49.00 Total Due: $50.41 Tax Sale # 113 N003761 NOSIS GEORGE J S: 6 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: B HORSE - 7553 100% 5.16 ACRES VERMILLION Tax $115.56 Interest $8.09 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $167.65

Tax Sale # 122 N005554 NUGGETT MAY MINING CO LLC S: 20 T: 2S R: 73W MINE: LION - 17824 100% 4.32 ACRES PINE Tax $77.52 Interest $5.43 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $126.95 Tax Sale # 124 N005557 NUGGETT MAY MINING CO LLC S: 20 T: 2S R: 73W MINE: TOPEKA - 17677 100% 5.17 ACRES PINE Tax $92.68 Interest $6.49 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $143.17 Tax Sale # 123 N005556 NUGGETT MAY MINING CO LLC S: 20 T: 2S R: 73W MINE: RISK - 17824 100% 5.17 ACRES PINE Tax $92.68 Interest $6.49 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $143.17 Tax Sale # 119 N005532 NUGGETT MAY MINING CO LLC S: 20 T: 2S R: 73W MINE: GOLD - 17677 100% 5.17 ACRES PINE Tax $92.68 Interest $6.49 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $143.17 Tax Sale # 115 R114688 NUGGETT MAY MINING CO LLC S: 20 T: 2S R: 73W NE 1/4 SE 1/4 MINE: NUGGETT LODE LOCATION CLAIM KNOWN AS GUSTAVE MEYERS CABIN (IMPS ONLY) 1259 ELK PARK RD Tax $52.04 Interest $3.64 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $99.68 Tax Sale # 114 R000460 NUGGETT MAY MINING CO LLC S: 17 T: 2S R: 73W MINE: SWEEPSTAKE - 12247 6% 2.07 ACRES (TRACT PARTIALLY WITHIN SWEEPSTAKE #12247 DESC 316/365) & DEL MONTE CABIN 970 AMERICAN CITY RD Tax $88.12 Interest $6.17 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $138.29 Tax Sale # 116 N000459 NUGGETT MAY MINING CO LLC S: 19 T: 2S R: 73W S: 20 T: 2S R: 73W MINE: BELL HAVEN - 18106 100% 4.32 ACRES PINE Tax $77.52 Interest $5.43 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $126.95 Tax Sale # 118 N005530 NUGGETT MAY MINING CO LLC S: 20 T: 2S R: 73W MINE: FISH #3 - 17677 100% 4.76 ACRES PINE Tax $85.24 Interest $5.97 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $135.21 Tax Sale # 117 N005529 NUGGETT MAY MINING CO LLC

S: 20 T: 2S R: 73W MINE: FISH #2 - 17920 100% 3.64 ACRES PINE Tax $65.20 Interest $4.56 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $113.76 Tax Sale # 125 N001518 OLDRIGHT LELIA V S: 12 T: 2S R: 73W MINE: LAST CHANCE - 19945 100% 5.03 ACRES SOUTH BOULDER Tax $327.32 Interest $22.91 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $394.23 Tax Sale # 126 R004250 PASCOE JEANNETTE C & ARNOLD DONNA J S: 4 T: 2S R: 72W & IMPS TRACT OF LAND IN SW1/4 NE1/4 & NW1/4 SE1/4 DESC 234/272 137 UMATILLA DR Tax $403.68 Interest $28.26 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $475.94 Tax Sale # 127 N003963 PHAM ANH TRANG S: 7 T: 3S R: 72W MINE: GREAT NORTH DOWNS - CT 100% 3.76 ACRES 176/564 BLACK HAWK Tax $77.96 Interest $5.46 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $127.42 Tax Sale # 131 R011673 POWER CAROLYN M & WILLIAM P S: 31 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: CORONA HEIGHTS UNIT #4 Lot: 017 Tax $609.76 Interest $42.68 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $696.44 Tax Sale # 132 R011674 POWER CAROLYN M & WILLIAM P S: 31 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: CORONA HEIGHTS UNIT #4 Lot: 019 Tax $609.76 Interest $42.68 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $696.44 Tax Sale # 130 R011671 POWER CAROLYN M & WILLIAM P S: 31 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: CORONA HEIGHTS UNIT #4 Lot: 002 Tax $609.76 Interest $42.68 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $696.44 Tax Sale # 128 R001913 POWER CAROLYN M & WILLIAM P S: 31 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: CORONA HEIGHTS UNIT #4 Lot: 014 Tax $609.76 Interest $42.68 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $696.44 Tax Sale # 129 R001918 POWER CAROLYN M & WILLIAM P S: 31 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: CORONA HEIGHTS UNIT #4 Lot: 001 Tax $609.76 Interest $42.68 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $696.44 Tax Sale # 135 N006011 PROXIMO DISTILLERS LLC S: 18 T: 3S R: 72W MINE: ALICE - 18785 25% 4.55 ACRES (PT W OF 1/4 SEC LINE) LAKE Tax $62.36 Interest $4.37 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $110.73 Tax Sale # 136 N006788 PROXIMO DISTILLERS LLC S: 18 T: 3S R: 72W MINE: ELIZABETH - 15894 67% 4.35 ACRES LAKE LESS THAT PT LYING NORTHERLY OF LAKE GULCH RD DESC 681/89 Tax $159.60 Interest $11.17 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $214.77 Tax Sale # 133 N000069

PROXIMO DISTILLERS LLC S: 18 T: 3S R: 72W MINE: ST ANTHONY - 19174 78% 4.76 ACRES (PT LYING S OF LAKE GULCH RD -- LESS PT LYING N DESC #166457) LAKE Tax $203.36 Interest $14.24 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $261.60 Tax Sale # 134 N000556 PROXIMO DISTILLERS LLC S: 18 T: 3S R: 72W MINE: RICKARD - 16283 54% 4.57 ACRES LESS ROAD PT DESC 678/53 & 677/306 & LESS PT LYING W & S OF ROAD #163183 & LESS PT DESC RECPT#166457 LAKE Tax $135.00 Interest $9.45 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $188.45 Tax Sale # 137 N000943 SALT COLIN S: 1 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: HIDDEN WEALTH - 18178 100% 4.1 ACRES ENTERPRISE Tax $94.40 Interest $6.61 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $145.01 Tax Sale # 138 N001221 SCAFF GEORGE M S: 9 T: 3S R: 73W S: 10 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: FOR GET ME NOT - 886 100% 4.41 ACRES EUREKA Tax $241.40 Interest $16.90 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $302.30 Tax Sale # 139 R000598 SCHILLINGER MATTHEW S: 21 T: 2S R: 73W A TRACT OF LAND CREATED BY BLE 03-12 DESC RECPT#120661 & IMPS (FORMERLY KNOWN AS PCL OF LAND DESC 533/223 & 5 ROOM CABIN & SHOP BLDG N OF HOUSE ON YOST LOCATION CLAIM & SRO PT OF BOOSTER #10451 DESC 287/118 & PT OF PINE CREEK PLACER #5197 DESC 274/227 & PT OF PINE CREEK PLACER #5197 DESC 274/231) 5534 APEX VALLEY RD Tax $397.04 Interest $27.79 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $468.83 Tax Sale # 140 R006021 SCHRODER BRET A & AMY M S: 29 T: 2S R: 72W Subd: DORY LAKES FILING #1 Lot: 065 Tax $199.08 Interest $11.94 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $255.02 Tax Sale # 149 R008482 SILLASEN VICTOR S: 27 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: SOUTH PINECLIFFE Block: 001 Lot: 014 Tax $10.52 Interest $0.74 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $55.26 Tax Sale # 148 R008481 SILLASEN VICTOR S: 27 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: SOUTH PINECLIFFE Block: 001 Lot: 013 Tax $10.52 Interest $0.74 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $55.26 Tax Sale # 147 R008480 SILLASEN VICTOR S: 27 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: SOUTH PINECLIFFE Block: 001 Lot: 012 Tax $10.52 Interest $0.74 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $55.26 Tax Sale # 152 N000442 SILLASEN VICTOR S: 17 T: 2S R: 73W S: 18 T: 2S R: 73W MINE: COLONNA - 19201 100% 5.17 ACRES PINE (MRO) Tax $1.44 Interest $0.10 Penalty $0.00 Other $49.00 Total Due: $50.54

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Tax Sale # 151 R008485 SILLASEN VICTOR S: 27 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: SOUTH PINECLIFFE Block: 001 Lot: 017 Tax $10.52 Interest $0.74 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $55.26 Tax Sale # 150 R008483 SILLASEN VICTOR S: 27 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: SOUTH PINECLIFFE Block: 001 Lot: 015 Tax $10.52 Interest $0.74 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $55.26 Tax Sale # 143 R008473 SILLASEN VICTOR S: 27 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: SOUTH PINECLIFFE Block: 001 Lot: 005 Tax $10.52 Interest $0.74 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $55.26 Tax Sale # 142 R005311 SILLASEN VICTOR S: 27 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: SOUTH PINECLIFFE Block: 006 Lot: 001 Tax $10.52 Interest $0.74 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $55.26 Tax Sale # 141 R008639 SILLASEN VICTOR S: 27 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: SOUTH PINECLIFFE Block: 006 Lot: 002 Tax $10.52 Interest $0.74 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $55.26 Tax Sale # 146 R008477 SILLASEN VICTOR S: 27 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: SOUTH PINECLIFFE Block: 001 Lot: 009 Tax $10.52 Interest $0.74 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $55.26 Tax Sale # 145 R008475 SILLASEN VICTOR S: 27 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: SOUTH PINECLIFFE Block: 001 Lot: 007 Tax $10.52 Interest $0.74 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $55.26 Tax Sale # 144 R008472 SILLASEN VICTOR S: 27 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: SOUTH PINECLIFFE Block: 001 Lot: 004 Tax $10.52 Interest $0.74 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $55.26 Tax Sale # 153 N004146 SILLASEN VICTOR N & MOLLY S: 12 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: WEST FISK - CT 100% 1 ACRES BLACK HAWK Tax $20.80 Interest $1.46 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $66.26 Tax Sale # 154 R005491 SILLASEN VICTOR N & MOLLY M S: 35 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: GOVT Lot: 002, Lot: PCL 40-K 4 PTS DESC 215/419 & 252/401 & 216/533 & 195/457 A TRACT OF LAND CREATED BY BLE 99-38 DESC 678/242 122 SILLASEN LN Tax $283.84 Interest $19.87 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $347.71 Tax Sale # 155 N008092 SKELTON DARRELL J & PROVOST MINERALS LLC S: 14 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: TOGO - 17945 100% 0.94 ACRES RUSSELL TAX SALE CERT: 201700094 TAX Year: 2017 Tax $51.48 Interest $3.60 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $99.08 Tax Sale # 156 N008677 SLEEPING GIANT CO S: 14 T: 2S R: 73W MINE: MILL SITE - 15895 76%

4.24 ACRES (PT OF) DESC 244/517 INDEPENDENT TAX SALE CERT: 5087 TAX Year: 2007 Tax $196.24 Interest $13.74 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $253.98 Tax Sale # 162 N008085 SMITH DEBRA J S: 31 T: 2S R: 73W S: 36 T: 2S R: 73W MINE: MC INTOSH - 6005 50% 1.5 ACRES (UND 1/2) HAWKEYE Tax $26.04 Interest $1.82 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $71.86 Tax Sale # 161 N008083 SMITH DEBRA J S: 1 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: L C ROCKWELL - 657 25% 4.52 ACRES (UND 1/4 LESS 02A FOR HWY) ENTERPRISE Tax $37.20 Interest $2.60 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $83.80 Tax Sale # 164 N012159 SMITH DEBRA J S: 1 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: TIROL SECOND - 5031 100% 4.6 ACRES (LESS PT DEEDED FOR HWY) ENTERPRISE Tax $151.04 Interest $10.57 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $205.61 Tax Sale # 163 N008089 SMITH DEBRA J S: 1 T: 3S R: 73W S: 36 T: 2S R: 73W MINE: ANDY - 704 100% 5.17 ACRES FAIRFIELD Tax $180.20 Interest $12.61 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $236.81 Tax Sale # 158 N008076 SMITH DEBRA J S: 1 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: TUNNEL #4 - 661 100% 2.19 ACRES ENTERPRISE Tax $71.80 Interest $5.03 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $120.83 Tax Sale # 157 N008075 SMITH DEBRA J S: 1 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: TUNNEL #5 - 656 100% 5.16 ACRES ENTERPRISE Tax $169.32 Interest $11.85 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $225.17 Tax Sale # 160 N008078 SMITH DEBRA J S: 1 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: TIROL - 5031 100% (LESS PT DEEDED FOR HWY) ENTERPRISE Tax $132.16 Interest $9.25 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $185.41 Tax Sale # 159 N008077 SMITH DEBRA J S: 1 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: TUNNEL #3 - 655 100% 4.01 ACRES ENTERPRISE Tax $131.88 Interest $9.23 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $185.11 Tax Sale # 165 N008087 SMITH DEBRA J & LAURENCE C JR S: 36 T: 2S R: 73W S: 31 T: 2S R: 72W MINE: SILVER GLANCE - 19371 100% 2.97 ACRES ENTERPRISE Tax $103.56 Interest $7.25 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $154.81 Tax Sale # 166 R007489 SMITH DORIS MAE & SMITH NATALIE ELAINE & BROWN TERRY DUANE S: 27 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: SOUTH PINECLIFFE Block: 003 Lot: 002 Tax $10.52 Interest $0.74 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $55.26 Tax Sale # 167 N001274 SMITH LAURENCE C JR S: 1 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: GARABALDI - 5198 66%

LEGALS 4.94 ACRES (UND 2/3) HAWKEYE Tax $106.96 Interest $7.49 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $158.45 Tax Sale # 168 R004510 STONE JASON S: 8 T: 2S R: 72W Subd: QUIEN SABE #1 Lot: 005 & IMPS 105 CONESTOGA RD Tax $1,141.00 Interest $79.87 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $1,264.87 Tax Sale # 169 N002168 STRAUSS E W S: 22 T: 2S R: 73W MINE: WHITE SPAR - 6653 50% 4.56 ACRES (UND 1/2) HAWKEYE TAX SALE CERT: 6480 TAX Year: 2015 Tax $183.64 Interest $12.85 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $240.49 Tax Sale # 170 N001138 TABB JACK D MINING LLC S: 11 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: GRAND ARMY - 178 .07% 1.76 ACRES (UND 1/10 EXCEPT 1/2 OF W1/2) EUREKA Tax $6.56 Interest $0.46 Penalty $0.00 Other $49.00 Total Due: $56.02 Tax Sale # 171 R001334 TANBERG CLAYTON & DOROTHY M PRIESS & THOMAS R SHERRY S: 21 T: 2S R: 73W LOG CABIN #’S7 & 8 ON E SIDE OF MAIN ST Tax $30.32 Interest $2.12 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $76.44 Tax Sale # 172 R012429 TAYLOR CHERYL LYNN & TAYLOR DAVID COOPER S: 7 T: 3S R: 72W Subd: BLACK HAWK Block: 019 Lot: 001A (W1/2 OF LOT) Tax $13.88 Interest $0.97 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $58.85 Tax Sale # 173 R000472 THOME ALEXANDER & DAWNELLE S: 23 T: 3S R: 73W Subd: RUSSELL GULCH Block: HS Lot: #45 344/46&47 & 343/327 68 LOWER RUSSELL GULCH RD Tax $336.68 Interest $23.57 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $404.25 Tax Sale # 174 R005628 THOMPSON LESLIE CAROL S: 7 T: 2S R: 72W Subd: HILLTOP LOTS Lot: 072 & IMPS 301 MICA RD Tax $1,179.56 Interest $82.57 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $1,306.13 Tax Sale # 175 R007473 TINUCCI JOSEPH R & KARA R S: 12 T: 3S R: 73W Subd: CENTRAL CITY Block: 015 Lot: 006 E 4TH HIGH ST Tax $21.60 Interest $1.51 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $67.11 Tax Sale # 176 R005617 VANHANKEN LINDA D S: 1 T: 2S R: 73W Subd: SLEEPING GIANT UNIT 1 Lot: 011 & IMPS 3941 GAMBLE GULCH RD Tax $693.16 Interest $48.52 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $785.68 Tax Sale # 179 N001228 VILLANO MARY ANN TRUSTEE OF THE MARY ANN SCHLAGE TRUST S: 21 T: 2S R: 73W MINE: KATE S - 13142 16% 3.98 ACRES DESC 171/201 FULL DESC IN COURT ORDER 340/111 ( ALL LYING EAST OF APEX VALLEY RD) PINE

Tax $14.32 Interest $1.00 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $59.32 Tax Sale # 180 N001229 VILLANO MARY ANN TRUSTEE OF THE MARY ANN SCHLAGE TRUST S: 21 T: 2S R: 73W MINE: COMSTOCK - 17012 40% 4.9 ACRES (UND 2/5) PINE Tax $43.76 Interest $3.06 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $90.82 Tax Sale # 177 R001227 VILLANO MARY ANN TRUSTEE OF THE MARY ANN SCHLAGE TRUST S: 21 T: 2S R: 73W MINE: COTTAGE - 13094 207/477 PINE MINE: MANSION - 13094 207/477 FRAME HOUSE #4 (ALL LYING EAST OF APEX VALLEY RD) PINE Tax $232.28 Interest $16.26 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $292.54 Tax Sale # 178 N000262 VILLANO MARY ANN TRUSTEE OF THE MARY ANN SCHLAGE TRUST S: 21 T: 2S R: 73W MINE: MANSION - 13094 7% 5.43 ACRES PT 269/55 & 301/15 PINE Tax $8.60 Interest $0.60 Penalty $0.00 Other $49.00 Total Due: $58.20 Tax Sale # 181 R003733 WAGNER BRENT L & LINDA J S: 12 T: 3S R: 72W & IMPS-A PARCEL IN E1/2 OF NW1/4 OF NW1/4 505 SELDOM SEEN RD Tax $543.76 Interest $32.63 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $620.39 Tax Sale # 182 N001407 WALKER SARAH F SHELDON TRUST DATED FEBRUARY 15 2000 S: 27 T: 2S R: 74W MINE: MAMMOTH #9 - 5003 100% 3.27 ACRES WISCONSIN Tax $73.24 Interest $5.13 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $122.37 Tax Sale # 185 N002241 WASSON S D & DIANE I S: 20 T: 2S R: 73W MINE: CHECKMATE - 17421 100% 2.45 ACRES PINE Tax $54.92 Interest $3.84 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $102.76 Tax Sale # 184 R005684 WASSON S D & DIANE I S: 27 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: SOUTH PINECLIFFE Block: 016 Lot: 001 Tax $10.52 Interest $0.74 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $55.26 Tax Sale # 183 R009277 WASSON S D & DIANE I S: 27 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: SOUTH PINECLIFFE Block: 016 Lot: 002 Tax $10.52 Interest $0.74 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $55.26 Tax Sale # 186 R114697 WEBER JOHN L & LENORE A & HENRY R & EDWARD A TRUSTEE OF EDWARD A WEBER LIVING TRUST & COBB KATHY S: 27 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: SOUTH PINECLIFFE Block: 015 Lot: 001 THRU:- Lot: 006 MINERAL RIGHT ONLY Tax $4.20 Interest $0.29 Penalty $0.00 Other $49.00 Total Due: $53.49 Tax Sale # 187 R005727 WEBSTER DAMIEN THOMAS S: 17 T: 2S R: 72W S: 8 T: 2S R: 72W Subd: GILPIN GARDENS Lot: 012 & IMPS 275 FELDSPAR RD Tax $1,371.60 Interest $96.01

Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $1,511.61 Tax Sale # 190 N010126 WHANG MAXIMILIAN MANKAP & HANNELORE WORTMANN WHANG TRUSTEES OF THE MAXIMILIAN MANKAP WHANG & HANNELORE WORTMANN S: 12 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: PLEASANT VIEW - 439 100% 1.67 ACRES (LESS 518/287) CENTRAL CITY Tax $72.60 Interest $5.08 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $121.68 Tax Sale # 189 N010125 WHANG MAXIMILIAN MANKAP & HANNELORE WORTMANN WHANG TRUSTEES OF THE MAXIMILIAN MANKAP WHANG & HANNELORE WORTMANN S: 12 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: WEST ST LOUIS - CT 100% 1.477 ACRES (LESS 518/287) CENTRAL CITY Tax $64.20 Interest $4.49 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $112.69 Tax Sale # 188 N002840 WHANG MAXIMILIAN MANKAP & HANNELORE WORTMANN WHANG TRUSTEES OF THE MAXIMILIAN MANKAP WHANG & HANNELORE WORTMANN S: 12 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: FOOT & SIMMONS - 299 100% 0.195 ACRES 518/287 (PT) GREGORY Tax $4.08 Interest $0.29 Penalty $0.00 Other $49.00 Total Due: $53.37 Tax Sale # 192 R011660 WHITE TIMOTHY NATHANIEL S: 35 T: 2S R: 73W Subd: MISSOURI LAKES FILING #3 Lot: 007 Tax $414.76 Interest $29.03 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $487.79 Tax Sale # 191 R003094 WHITE TIMOTHY NATHANIEL S: 35 T: 2S R: 73W Subd: MISSOURI LAKES FILING #3 Lot: 008 Tax $414.76 Interest $29.03 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $487.79 Tax Sale # 193 N011126 WILLIAMS ROBERT A S: 24 T: 2S R: 74W MINE: BIG GIANT - 18421 12.5% 5.15 ACRES WISCONSIN Tax $14.32 Interest $1.00 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $59.32 Tax Sale # 195 N007832 YIANNIKIS TERRELL M S: 13 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: EMMA - 6403 100% 3.5 ACRES ILL. CENTRAL Tax $191.64 Interest $13.41 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $249.05 Tax Sale # 194 N001479 YIANNIKIS TERRELL M S: 13 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: LOTTIE - 6403 100% 4.59 ACRES ILL CENTRAL & RUSSELL Tax $246.28 Interest $17.24 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $307.52 Tax Sale # 196 N000032 ZITTGITT KARL DAVID S: 14 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: ANGLO SAXON - 1014 100% 2.5 ACRES RUSSELL Tax $137.00 Interest $9.59 Penalty $0.00 Other $44.00 Total Due: $190.59 Published in The Weekly Register Call First Publication: October 14, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Legal # 50065

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GILPIN COUNTY TREASURER’S DEEDS NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED 06-21TD To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having Interest of Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to:

NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED 09-21TD To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having Interest of Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to:

Sleeping Giant Co 7575 W 23rd Ave. Lakewood , CO 80215

Christian F. Murer or Gilbert E. Fowler 1580 Lincoln St. Suite 580 Denver Co , CO 80203

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 19th day of November 2008, the then County Treasurer of Gilpin County, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Kent Bartlo the following described property situate in the County of Gilpin, State of Colorado, to-wit:

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 7th day of November 2018, the then County Treasurer of Gilpin County, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Bonanza Land LLC the following described property situate in the County of Gilpin, State of Colorado, to-wit:

MINE;MILL SITE-15895 76% 4.24 ACRES(PT OF) DESC 244/517 INDEPENDENT 14-2S 73W

S: 14 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: KIRK (MRO) - 198 100%1.07 Acres ILL CENTRAL

Account Number: N008677 Certificate Number: 07-5087 and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Kent Bartlo.

That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent property (and special assessment) taxes assessed against said property for the year 2007; That said property was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Sleeping Giant Co for said year 2007; That on the 7th day of October 2019, said Kent Bartlo assigned said certificate of purchase to Beverly DuBose; That said Beverly DuBose on the 28th day of July 2021, the present holder of said certificate (who) has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said property; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said property to Beverly DuBose on the 3rd day of February 2022, AT 10:00 AM unless the same has been redeemed; Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed.

This Notice of Purchase has also been published in The Weekly Register-Call on September 30, 2021, October 7, 2021 and October 14, 2021.

Account Number: N008168 Certificate Number: 17-00084 and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Bonanza Land LLC. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent property (and special assessment) taxes assessed against said property for the year 2017; That said property was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Christian F. Murer or Gilbert E. Fowler for said year 2017; That said Bonanza Land LLC on the 26th day of August 2021, the present holder of said certificate (who) has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said property; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said property to Bonanza Land LLC on the 3rd day of February 2022, AT 10:00 AM unless the same has been redeemed; Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed.

This Notice of Purchase has also been published in The Weekly Register-Call on September 30, 2021, October 7, 2021 and October 14, 2021.

Witness my hand this 28th day of September 2021

ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED 10-21TD To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having Interest of Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: Christian F. Murer or Gilbert E Fowler 1580 Lincoln St. Suite 580 Denver Co, CO 80203 You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 7th day of November 2018, the then County Treasurer of Gilpin County, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Bonanza Land LLC the following described property situate in the County of Gilpin, State of Colorado, to-wit: S: 14 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: HILDA - 18953 100% 0.89 ACRES ILL. CENTRAL (MRO) Account Number: N001025 Certificate Number: 17-00082 and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Bonanza Land LLC. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent property (and special assessment) taxes assessed against said property for the year 2017; That said property was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Christian F. Murer or Gilbert E Fowler for said year 2017; That said Bonanza Land LLC on the 26th day of August 2021, the present holder of said certificate (who) has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said property; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said property to Bonanza Land LLC on the 3rd day of February 2022, AT 10:00 AM unless the same has been redeemed; Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed.

This Notice of Purchase has also been published in The Weekly Register-Call on September 30, 2021, October 7, 2021 and October 14, 2021.

Witness my hand this 28th day of September 2021

Witness my hand this 28th day of September 2021 Mary R. Lorenz, Treasurer of Gilpin County, Colorado Mary R. Lorenz, Treasurer of Gilpin County, Colorado Legal # 5053 _______________________

Legal # 5054 ___________________ NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR

Mary R. Lorenz, Treasurer of Gilpin County, Colorado Legal # 5055 ___________________

NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED 12-21TD To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having Interest of Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: Darrell J Skelton & Provost Minerals LLC 5750 DTC Parkway Suite 210 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 7th day of November 2018, the then County Treasurer of Gilpin County, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to George P Dickey III the following described property situate in the County of Gilpin, State of Colorado, to-wit: S: 14 T: 3S R: 73W S: 23 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: YUKON - 12546 100% 0.5 ACRES RUSSELL Account Number: N008093 Certificate Number: 17-00050 and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to George P Dickey III. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent property (and special assessment) taxes assessed against said property for the year 2017; That said property was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Darrell J Skelton & Provost Minerals LLC for said year 2017; That said George P Dickey III on the 3rd day of September 2021, the present holder of said certificate (who) has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said property; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said property to George P Dickey III on the 10th day of February 2022 AT 10:00 AM, unless the same has been redeemed; Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed.

This Notice of Purchase has also been published in The Weekly Register-Call on October 7, 2021, October 14, 2021 and October 21, 2021.

Witness my hand this 4th day of October 2021

Mary R. Lorenz, Treasurer of Gilpin County, Colorado Published in The Weekly Register Call First Publication: October 7, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Legal # 50059 ___________________ NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED 13-21TD To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having Interest of Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: Lost Creek Gold Mine LLC 100 West Bennett Ave Bennett, CO 80813 Lost Creek Gold Mine LLC 1251 Valley View Dr. Larkspur, Co , CO 80118 Lost Creek Gold Mine LLC P.O. Box 661 Cripple , CO You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 7th day of November 2018, the then County Treasurer of Gilpin County, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Antoinette Williams the following described property situate in the County of Gilpin, State of Colorado, to-wit: S: 10 T: 2S R: 73W MINE: CARLIN - 19612 100% 10.33 ACRES INDEPENDENT Account Number: N006737 Certificate Number: 17-00017 and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Antoinette Williams.

That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent property (and special assessment) taxes assessed against said property for the year 2017; That said property was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Lost Creek Gold Mine LLC for said year 2017; That said Antoinette Williams on the 3rd day of September 2021, the present holder of said certificate (who) has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said property; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said property to Antoinette Williams on the 10th day of February 2022 AT

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10:00 AM, unless the same has been redeemed;

be issued for said property to Raymond Rears on the 10th day of February 2022 AT saveunless others.

BY DAVID JOSSELYN Said property may be re- their lives 10:00toAM, the same To commemorate that deemed from said sale at any has been redeemed; On Saturday, September is a huge honor for us. time prior to the actual execu11, 2021, emergency Even in a small scale, tion of said Treasurer’s Deed.

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That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said property to Ezekiel Keeler on the 10th day of February 2022 AT 10:00 AM, unless the same has been redeemed; Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed.

This Notice of Purchase has also been published in The Weekly Register-Call on October 7, 2021, October 14, 2021 and October 21, 2021.

classroom and we sat in who bravely climbed those awe and talked about it.”

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You and each of you are firefighters, others gave

Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: Darrell J Skelton & Provost Minerals, LLC 5750 DTC Parkway Suite 210 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 7th day of November 2018, the then County Treasurer of Gilpin County, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Anita Furtado the following described property situate in the County of Gilpin, State of Colorado, to-wit: S: 23 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: SUCCESS - 13799 100% 2.42 ACRES (MRO DESC IN COURT ORDER 257/156) RUSSELL Account Number: N008091 Certificate Number: 17-00052 and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Anita Furtado.

That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent property (and special assessment) taxes assessed against said property for the year 2017;

That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said property to Anita Furtado on the 10th day of February 2022 AT 10:00 AM, unless the same has been redeemed; Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed.

This Notice of Purchase has also been published in The Weekly Register-Call on October 7, 2021, October 14, 2021 and October 21, 2021.

Witness my hand this 4th day of October 2021

Mary R. Lorenz, Treasurer of Gilpin County, Colorado Published in The Weekly Register Call First Publication: October 7, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Legal # 50063 ___________________

That said property was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Darrell J Skelton & Provost Minerals, LLC for said year 2017; That said Anita Furtado on the 14th day of September 2021, the present holder of said certificate (who) has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said property;

CENTRAL CITY

County, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Raymond Rears the following described property situate in the County of Gilpin, State of Colorado, to-wit: S: 11 T: 2S R: 73W Mine: POCAHONTAS #2 - 18926 BLACK HAWK 100% 3.48 ACRES INDEPENDENT

hereby notified that on the 7th day of November 2018, the then County Treasurer of Gilpin County, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Ezekiel Keeler the following described property situate in the County of Gilpin, State&ofCREAM Colorado, to-wit: BEAN

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CITY OF CENTRAL CALL FOR CANDIDATES SPECIAL ELECTION

TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2022 7:00 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M.

A Special Mail Ballot Election will be held on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 to fill vacant Alderman/Council Member seat with term to end December 31, 2022.

Notice is hereby given that candidate petitions will be available starting Tuesday, October 26, 2021 for candidates interested in running for Alderman/Council Member for the City of Central and may pick up a petition at Central City Clerk’s Office, 141 Nevada Street, Central City, Colorado 80427, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday (appointments recommended).

Deadline for completion and submission of petitions is Monday , November 15, 2021 at 5:00 p.m., no postmarks accepted. NO EXCEPTIONS. For more information contact the City Clerk’s office at 303-582-5251 x 3 or direct line 720-279-7330.

Qualifications: The Central City Charter (Section 3.3) lists the qualifications of persons eligible to the office of Alderman as: • Be at least eighteen years of age or older on the date of the election.

• Be a registered elector of the City of Central.

• Resided in the City for at least 12 consecutive months prior to the election date.

• Be a United States Citizen for at least one year prior to the election • No council member shall have been convicted of a felony within the last seven years of the election.

• No council member shall be a salaried employee of the city during the member's term of office nor shall any council member, during this term of office, perform personal services for the city for which the member is compensated.

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BLACK HAWK CITY OF BLACK HAWK GILPIN COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON 2022 BUDGET NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the City Council of the City of Black Hawk for the ensuing year of 2022.

That a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Black Hawk, where the same is open for public inspection. That such proposed budget will be considered at a public hearing at the regular meeting of the Black Hawk City Council to be held at 211 Church St., Black Hawk, CO 80422 on November 10, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.

Any interested elector of the City of Black Hawk may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.

Respectfully submitted, Melissa A. Greiner, CMC, City Clerk Published in The Weekly Register Call Published: October 14, 2021 Legal # 50066 ________________

BLACK HAWK POLICE DEPARTMENT

NOTICE OF BUDGET (Pursuant to 29-1-106, C.R.S.) NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Timberline Fire Protection District Board of Directors for the ensuing year of 2022; a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of Timberline Fire Protection District, where the same is open for public inspection; such proposed budget will be considered at a public hearing prior to the regular meeting of the Timberline Fire Protection District Board of Directors to be held at 660 Highway 46, Black Hawk on December 14, 2021 at 6:00 PM. Any interested elector of the Timberline Fire Protection District may inspect the proposed budget at our Headquarters located at 660 Highway 46, Black Hawk by appointment (call 303-5825768 x2) and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.

Jennifer Hinderman Administrative Chief Timberline Fire Protection District 660 Highway 46 Black Hawk, CO 80422 Published in The Weekly Register Call Published: October 14, 2021 Legal # 50067

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• On October 4, at approximately 1131 hours, Officer Adler received a phone report of lost property at the sasquatch Casino at 125 Gregory Street.

Report was taken.

• On October 3, at approximately 1853 hours, officers responded to 245 Main Street, the Lodge Dakota parking lot, for a report of a vehicle trespass.

The suspect left the scene before officers arrived.

• On October 4, at approximately 2007 hours, officers responded to the Isle Casino on the report of a theft from a vehicle. No suspects could be identified.

• On October 4, officers responded to 355 Main Street, the Lady Luck Casino parking garage, on the report of a theft from a vehicle. No suspects have been identified yet.

• On October 5, at approximately 0601 hours, officers responded to the Monarch Hotel regarding a welfare concern.

• On October 5, at approximately 0731 hours, Officer B. Davis responded to the Monarch Casino on a report of a vehicle trespass.

• On October 5, at approximately 0815 hours, Officer B. Davis responded to Eagles Mart on a report of suspicious credit card transactions.

• On October 5, Officer Adler responded to the Ameristar garage at 111 Richman Street, for a vehicle trespass. Report taken.

• On October 5, Officer Adler received a report of damage to a gaming device at Bally’s North, 300 Main Street. The suspect was located and issued a summons.

• On October 5, officers took a phone report of a theft that occurred on October 1 at the Isle Casino parking garage. There is no suspect information.

• On October 5, at approximately 2336 hours, officers were on foot patrol at 488 Main Street at the Monarch Casino and were asked to check an ID. The party was cleared and came back with a warrant out of Gilpin County. Transported and booked on a PR bond and released.

• On October 6, a suspicious vehicle was reported at the Ameristar Casino, 111 Richman Street.

• On October 6, at approximately 0622 hours, officers identified a suspicious vehicle at the parking structure at the Isle of Capri Casino, 401 Main Street. Multiple parties were issued a summons and released on scene.

• On October 6, at 1749 hours, Officer Atencio conducted a welfare check in the Monarch Garage located at 488 Main Street. A female was arrested.

• On October 6, Officer Atencio took a report of a theft which occurred at the Ameristar Casino located at 111 Richman Street.

• On October 6, at approximately 2110 hours, officers responded to a non-responsive male at the Lodge Casino. Drugs were located in the party’s possession and were collected for destruction. No charges were filed.

• On October 6, Officer Atencio responded to a physical disturbance at the Monarch Casino located at 488 Main Street, a female was arrested.

• On October 7, officers responded to Lady Luck Casino at 340 Main Street, on a report of a fraudulent check being presented. An adult male was identified and arrested.

• On October 7, at 1751 hours, Officer Atencio recovered a stolen license plate in the Monarch Garage located at 488 Main Street.

• On October 7, Officer Espinosa responded to the Lady Luck Casino on the report of controlled substance found in a purse. No suspect was present.

• On October 8, Black Hawk Police Officer, Brobbey, responded to the Isle Casino on a theft report.

No suspects were on scene upon arrival. The case is active pending suspect identification.

• On October 8, Officer Espinosa responded to the Isle Casino on report of a disturbance. One party was placed on a M1 hold.

• On October 1, at approximately 1530 hours, while backing into a dirt road cutout on a narrow road in Central City (C Street at Bates Street), a vehicle was damaged as it scraped against a rock. Case closed administrative.

• On October 8, at approximately 1006 hours, officers responded to the Isle Casino reference a female party being inappropriately touched by a

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male party. A male suspect was located and taken into custody.

• On October 8, Officer Espinosa assisted Clear Creek PD, Idaho Springs PD, and Gilpin SO with detaining a party who was driving recklessly, striking other vehicles, and was in possession of a knife. One male party was arrested by Idaho Springs PD. • On October 8, at 2153 hours, Officer Atencio responded to a physical disturbance at the Lady Luck Casino located at 340 Main Street. Two citations were issued and one suspect is unknown.

• On October 8, Black Hawk Police Officer Brobbey took a phone report regarding a vehicle breakin. No suspect/s has been linked to the case yet.

This case is active pending suspect/s identification.

• On October 9, Black Hawk Police Officer Brobbey contacted a subject in the 300 block of Main Street for suspicion of DUI. Party was arrested, issued a GC summons #10845, and transported to Lutheran hospital on a M-1 hold.

• On October 9, at approximately 0945 hours, a suspicious person was reported at the Monarch Casino.

• On October 9, at approximately 1723 hours, Officer Atencio took a report of a hit and run that occurred in the Isle Garage located at 401 Main Street.

• On October 9, at 1928 hours, Officer Atencio responded to a crash at 100 Main Street, a driver was arrested for DUI. • On October 10, at approximately 0803 hours, Officer B. Davis responded to the Isle Casino, Level 1, on a report of a stolen catalytic convertor.

• On October 10, at approximately 1315 hours, Officer B. Davis completed a phone report of an attempted catalytic converter theft from the Isle Garage.

• On October 10, at approximately 1730 hours, officers responded to 401 Main Street, the Isle Casino, on a cell phone theft. The suspect was found and issued a summons for theft.

• On October 10, officers took a phone report of a jacket theft at the Ameristar Casino. A surveillance review was inconclusive and a suspect couldn’t be identified.

• On October 10, at 2126 hours, Officer Kimball took a property damage report at the Lodge Casino. The suspect was no longer on the scene.

• On October 11, at 2340 hours, officers responded to the Monarch Casino in regards to an assault that had just taken place. The actors were no longer on — Continued to next page — scene.

PAGE 24 | THE WEEKLY REGISTER-CALL • October 14, 2021

High on Marshall Pass “A favorite drive in these parts on a bluebird day.”

BY FORREST WHITMAN

1899. Marshall Pass and Mount Ouray. Photo by Detroit Photographic Company.

Nothing lifts the spirits like a car trip over a pass.

Marshall Pass is one of the favorites for many in Colorado. The best route begins at U. S. Highway 50 near Poncha Pass. It’s always a spectacular drive up and over Marshall Pass to Sargent.

It is 10,864 feet high and offers moderate grades and spectacular scenery the whole way.

We went on a “bluebird day.” There was not a cloud in the sky and many aspen groves were in their brightest gold. The cottonwoods were changing too and those rare streaks of bright red aspen were showing off.

A PASS FULL OF COLORADO HISTORY Marshall Pass is a deep part of Colorado history. General William Jackson Palmer used it to build his “Colorado railroad.” A narrow 3 foot gauge was his choice for the line. Three foot could get up into the mountains while standard gauge (five foot eight and 3/4 inches) often could not. He saw the road as reaching the mineral resources of the mountains and shipping them down to the bigger standard gauge. His Denver and Rio Grande (D. & R. G.) ran for many years always as a narrow gauge route. Another reason for narrow gauge was Queenie Palmer. She insisted no double beds be installed.

She wanted William Jackson all to herself.

He also planned to make money connecting the continental routes in the north and the south while getting commerce from the growing cities on the east side of the state like Pueblo and Canon City. From 1881 till 1954 (the end for the route) this pass was vital and alive.

Ultimately he hoped to run trains all the way to the west coast. That was mostly his imagination. Still, on the day

we went you could imagine Rio Grande rails over the It left just after the morning rails to the far coast. pass to get to the riches of the train arrived in Salida at 7 I was able to chat with the Gunnison Country, true. But a.m. That service got better former superintendent at the also important to him was until Palmer’s rails arrived at Great Sand Dunes National competing with John Evan’s the summit in 1881.

Park, Art Hutchinson. He Denver and South Park and NOT AN EASY PASS spent time along the pass. His Pacific line coming up from The benefits were obvious. family owned a corral and the Alpine Tunnel. Most It was only about sixty miles cabin pen near the summit of all he hoped his narrow over the top to Gunnison. It for over night stays, typically by cowboys. It’s still there and is open and welcome to all who will clean up after themselves.

That’s unusual today. When we went I saw some utensils and a pile of split wood by the big wood stove. There was even a pumpkin by the front door. A welcoming place 1898. Rounding the curves on Marshall Pass, Colorado on rail line like that reminds us D. & R.G.R.R. Photo courtesy of B.L. Singley, CCO 1.0. to be Colorado nice.

ALL ABOUT THAT TOOTHACHE gauge line, if it worked out as was only 32 miles from Mears The whole pass discovery a pass, could get him to the Junction on the east to the site would not have happened Pacific soon. Like so many of Seargent. The stage pass without a toothache. big dreams that one only was no picnic. Many accounts William Marshall was a partially worked out, but what complained about sections young Lieutenant in the a dream General Palmer had that were little more than Corps of Engineers when he for his Pacific express. open clearings. Still, by 1880, accidentally found the pass.

A BUSY PASS trade was brisk.

He was in command of one Marshall was not the only Constant labor problems of the three survey parties of one looking for a pass. Otto did slow construction. Palmer the Wheeler survey in 1873.

Mears jumped in and in1877 would pay men to come Marshall had a bad toothache chartered a toll road just four over and work. At least half and wanted to get to Denver years after Marshall found of them were gone after the to have the offending tooth the pass. The benefits were first two weeks. It was just extracted. Alas, that would obvious. It was only about too nice here. There was take a long time using the sixty miles over the top on even sabotage. During a planned Cochetopa Pass his sketchy road from South disagreement with the tie route.

Arkansas (soon to be Salida) cutters there was a strange It had been more or less to Gunnison. It was only 32 incident. Rails were greased decided that the best build for miles from Mears Junction and some rails pulled out. the line was over Cohetopa on the east to the site of When two teenagers were Pass. He and a packer, Dave Seargent. caught they readily confessed Meers, decided to try a new The stage pass was no they had been paid 25 cents route. The result was the time picnic. Many accounts for the deed. Price paid per tie saving pass, Marshall, and complained about sections then went up and peace soon a quicker trip to the dentist. that were little more than was restored.

Marshall got better too. open clearings. Still, by In addition to some cow PUSHING THE 1880, J. J. Sanderson and camps along the route, there RAILROAD company offered daily stages. was a post office at the William Jackson Palmer Stage service from Salida to summit and several cabins was in a hurry to push his Gunnison was now a reality. along the way. Sargent was

a major stop on the route and the coal station there was huge. It had a big super structure for the coal tracks and about an acre of coal storage. Today there is a tasty cafe there and a gas station too. The water tower is still intact.

SNOW AND GOOD SPIRITS Snow was an enemy. The “scenic line of the west” adjusted some to snow, but there were many delays. One advantage: Soon skiers were coming up from Salida and catching the train back down.

Seldom was the line snowed shut for more than a day or two. But there was a lot of snow in those days.

My buddy and I stayed in good spirits all day. The pass got us in a philosophical mood as we chatted over lunch at the diner in Sargent.

We found ourselves thinking of what our dreams were about. Like old Palmer, should we have given up earlier on some? He probably should have given up sooner, since by the time he sold out he made no money on the years he spent. Still he’d not have traded them for anything. Same is true for most of us.

GOING TODAY? If anyone is thinking of going over Marshall Pass, that trip had better be soon.

Once deep snow sets in the chances of getting to Sargent on the other side are slim. The road does close. But what a refreshing ride it is! I like to imagine that I’m boarding the Denver and Rio Grande “Pacific Express” on to the coast. Life is about pretending good things.

Listen to Forrest’s railroad radio show and podcast, “On the Rails,” on KHEN F.M.