Finding tradition in a pickle
Local historian speaks on origin of holiday ornament
BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Passed on from one generation to another, meaningful and fun holiday traditions are part of every family’s celebrations.
But sometimes, there are traditions that just can’t be fully explained.
e Christmas pickle tradition has been part of many families across the country for generations. However, with numerous theories about its beginnings circulating the internet, the origins of the tradition remain unclear.
Wherever the tradition sparked, one thing is certain:
hanging a pickle ornament on the family Christmas tree has a history of bringing people together during the holiday season.
“It’s a way for us to nd some community in fun ways,” said Dr. Kim Kilmek, a history professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver. “And nding it in a pickle — it just brings up a light heartedness to the season and to the darker time of the year.”
Whether the pickle ornament is the rst or last ornament placed on the Christmas tree, the tradition of the Christmas pickle involves having children nd the ornament on Christmas morning.
Once found, how people celebrate the pickle di ers from family to family.
Often, the one who nds the pickle gets to open the rst gift on Christmas. Another is that the person who nds the
pickle receives an extra gift or is said to have good luck for the upcoming year.
While the reason behind why the pickle is searched for varies, some say it’s a way to encourage children to appreciate the ornaments hung on the tree rather than rushing to see what St. Nicholas had brought them.
Where did it come from?
It’s commonly believed that the Christmas pickle is a German tradition. But because it is a mystery as to where it actually originated, some historians are led to believe that it is a German-American or possibly an Eastern EuropeanAmerican tradition.
Klimek has been teaching history courses in Denver for nearly 20 years — including medieval history — and mainly focuses on women’s history and European history.
BRDG Project to close in December
After a dynamic year and a half of transforming the corner of 33rd Avenue and Tejon Street into a colorful, accessible and locally curated community art space, e BRDG Project is ending its time at its expansive location in LoHi. As accessible as the space is with its frequently open, sidewalk-facing garage doors that invite passers-by to engage with the art, it is not necessarily a ordable. Tackling the now-typical high rent as a new nonpro t experiencing a dwindling amount of donations has caused BRDG co-founder Brett Matarazzo to rethink the next steps for BRDG. From the 1970s to the early 2000s, the formerly gritty North Denver area had been an a ordable haven for locally owned businesses, small co-op galleries and artist collectives. en came gentrication and sky-high rents, transforming streets such as Tejon into a high-rise mecca.
Matarazzo’s vision was to attempt to revive the local arts exposure of the past, hoping some of the money streaming through the area might help support his venture.
Klimek’s studies suggest the pickle tradition seem to have originated in the United States when the Pennsylvania Dutch were settling in the midwest.
“No historians know if it was there before these people came,” said Klimek.
Klimek added that many people in Germany and its surrounding German-speaking countries were not aware of the tradition and didn’t, and still don’t, take part in the tradition.
History of the pickle
One theory dates back to ancient times in which the pickle was thought to represent hope and a glimmer of light. Another is a medieval tale that involves St. Nicholas rescuing two Spanish boys who were kidnapped by an evil innkeeper and placed in a pickle barrel.
“We wanted to renew the sense of community that has changed drastically over the last 20 years and has lost many of its cultural touchstones,” he said in a recent press release.
Losing those cultural touchstones has become a norm for longtime residents. Artist Arlette Lucero, who has lived just a block from 3300 Tejon for decades, said she has witnessed the transformation of her landscape.
“It was so nice to have a local art gallery within walking distance again. I will be sad beyond words for the loss of this place that has provided so many wonderful shows for us this year,” she said.
Lucero helped to bring back the Dia de los Muertos exhibition and Calaveras Ball to BRDG in October, which had been a yearly tradition in the nowgone Navajo Arts District. She and her
A popular holiday tradition involves hanging a pickle ornament on the Christmas tree for a family member to find.
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BY JILL CARSTENS SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
DPS votes to finalize closure of seven schools
BY LONDON LYLE
SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
e Denver Public School Board recently voted unanimously to close all seven schools as recommended by Superintendent Alex Marrero at its November board meetings.
Five elementaries and two middle schools along with three grade-level reconstructions are also moving forward, which did not require a vote.
Board members shared emotional commentary prior to voting, telling community members their concerns were not taken lightly and the vote was an extremely di cult one to make.
Board member Kimberlee Sia pledged to “hold the superintendent accountable” for his commitment to minimizing di culties for students and sta in these schools. Protesters from Movimiento Poder, a nonpro t focused on youth and Latino-led activism in Denver, shouted “Shame on you!” following the board vote and were promptly removed from the DPS central o ce by security.
e decision has been unpopular among some parents and educators due to the school programs that could be lost and the impact closures could have on such a diverse student body.
e impacted schools have a larger population of Black and Brown educators, as acknowledged by the board, but have been struggling with declining enrollment rates since 2020.
e schools will remain open until the end of the school year in May 2025.
Amid declining enrollment rates, Denver Public Schools Superintendent Alex Marrero recommended seven schools for closure at a meeting held Nov. 7, just two days after voters approved a $975 million bond package.
Five of the schools to close are elementaries:
• Columbian Elementary, 2925 W. 40th Ave.
• Castro Elementary, 845 S. Lowell Blvd.
• Schmitt Elementary, 1820 S. Vallejo St.
• International Academy, 2401 E. 37th Ave.
• Palmer Elementary, 995 Grape St.
e other two are middle schools:
• West Middle School, 5151 S. Holly St.
• Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design, 840 E. 14th Ave.
Four of the elementary schools’ boundaries will be incorporated into a new enrollment zone, and students will switch to schools in their respective new zone.
Castro Elementary School’s boundary will be split, with students living north of West Kentucky Avenue moving to Knapp Elementary, and students living south of Kentucky moving to CMS Community School.
West Middle School will remain in its current enrollment zone, while Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design, a choice school, will simply close. West MS and DSISD students are guaranteed a seat at a school in the enrollment zone they live in.
e board also approved three grade-level restructures: Kunsmiller will accommodate grades 6-12 and lose its rst- through fth-grade
classes; Dora Moore will lose its sixththrough eighth-grade classes, and DCIS Baker will accommodate grades 6-8, losing its high school classes and would enter the West MS enrollment zone.
Since Kunsmiller and Dora Moore are choice schools, they will not join enrollment zones. ese grade level restructures do not require a board vote, since they are program changes and not closures.
According to Paige Neuharth, DPS director of authorizing and accountability, DPS is removing 3,955 vacant seats across the district, while taking steps to ensure they are not disproportionately a ecting speci c communities, such as expanding transportation options for students who have to switch to other schools.
Teachers in the targeted schools are eligible for the DPS Employee Assistance Program, which provides free mental health resources. ey will also receive support from a “transition team” made up of school district o cials and experts to help guide them through the process.
Some board members expressed hesitancy at the closures because of their potential impact on students and educators, especially those who are undocumented, in a multilingual program, in a special education program, or are students and teachers of color.
“ e schools that are engaged in this process are made up of very diverse communities,” Board Member Michelle Quattlebaum said. “ ere’s so much diversity, not just in terms of ethnicity, but in language and income and needs. I want to make sure that the leaders who have been engaged in this project are aware of what that diversity brings, and that they are preparing to bring appropriate resources for those children. Personally, I am waiting to hear those reassurances.”
She added that for Black and brown students who are switching schools, it’s important that they have teachers who look like them so they have representation.
“Representation matters. It matters,” Quattlebaum said.
“ ere is a rich history with the DCIS (education) programming that came out of West High School, where Dr. Dan Lutz, who was the founder of DCIS, partnered with the Chicano community on the west side to develop the programming that they felt these children needed. I want to ensure we are honoring that history of the Chicano community that came from the west side as we’re looking at what this transition will look like for those students,” Board Member Xóchitl Gaytán said.
“I understand that we’re dealing with declining enrollment, declining birth rate. But in my humble opinion, the over ‘characterization’ of southwest Denver means I have to make it known to the public that this is going to be a very, very di cult vote. It’s going to deeply a ect my Latino, Mexicano, Chicano community in southwestern Denver.”
Board members also unveiled the Denver Schools rive Initiative, which is guided by the state board of education and aims to maintain its commitment to equity in the face of declining enrollment. e initiative pulled together data and experts to help inform the process.
“We are committed to our students and families, and they anchor every decision we’ve made in this process. Every student, no matter their background or ZIP code, deserves an opportunity to thrive,” said Andrew Huber, executive director of enrollment for DPS.
Prior to the vote, several parents and teachers confronted the board with frustration, confusion and opposition to the school closures during public comment. A common question was why the recently passed $975 million bond wouldn’t help keep these schools open.
DPS administration responded that those funds could only go toward renovations and cannot be used to cover the operating costs necessary to keep the schools open.
BRDG
late husband, artist Stevon Lucero, have a long history in the local arts scene, exhibiting their works at the rst location of the Chicano Humanities and Arts Council (CHAC) near 34th Avenue and Pecos Street years ago.
“I have seen years of changes to my neighborhood and the surrounding city,” Lucero said. “I have watched as my favorite places have disappeared and new places have sprung up, and some of those also disappear. My neighborhood has changed from a home-grown family, artistic population to something very foreign to me.”
BRDG Project began during the pandemic, rst showcasing art in the windows of a commercial building at the base of the Highland Bridge on 16th and Platte streets. Over three-and-a-half years and two locations, the project hosted a diverse array of solo, group, pop-up, philanthropic, senior-focused and community exhibitions and numerous live musical performances.
e nonpro t hosted student artwork from three universities and the Denver Public Schools, and it provided a “ ird Place” to reconnect in a post-COVID world. Even though BRDG’s tenure at 3300 Tejon is coming to an end, no doubt Matarazzo will nd another way to promote and exhibit the local arts, somewhere.
BRDG Project will have two shows to close its run at 3300 Tejon St., “DeMOCKracy: free expression on the election and the state of our union” and “Circle, humans who helped us and the art they make,” which will both be on display through Dec. 29.
Schmitt Elementary School, 1820 S. Vallejo St., is one of five elementary schools the DPS Board of Education recently voted to close due to declining enrollment numbers.
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Local artist Arlette Lucero stands in front of one of her paintings on display at The BRDG Project.
People dress up for the Calaveras Ball in October at The BRDG Project at 3300 Tejon St. The nonprofit art studio recently announced it will close at the end of December.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF SAMANTHA NORDSTROM
What Are the Costs of Buying or Selling a Home? Homeowners & Investors Need to Know
This is one article you’ll want to read at http://RealEstateToday.substack.com, where the buyer and seller settlement statements at right appear much larger on your computer screen. I have anonymized the actual closing statements from a property I sold for $698,000 this year which had an HOA, a seller loan to pay off, and a buyer loan to fund. This should cover most of the expenses that a buyer or seller might encounter when closing on a home sale or purchase.
We’re blessed in Colorado when it comes to the cost of buying and selling real estate. In many states, there are transfer taxes imposed by state or local jurisdictions, but not here by Colorado or in metro Denver. Also, in some states, both buyer and seller need to hire a lawyer, not just a real estate agent to complete a transaction. Long ago the State of Colorado passed a law giving licensed real estate brokers limited legal authority to explain state approved contracts, so it’s rare for a client to spend money on a lawyer. The exception is when a buyer purchases a new home, because builders have lawyers create their own contracts, and we would be practicing law without a license if we were to interpret those contracts and their provisions for our buyer.
ance renewal), but that escrow can't be credited on your closing. You’ll pay for the property taxes at closing and get a refund of your escrow balance from your lender 30 days or so after closing. On this seller’s settlement statement, the HOA dues are also pro-rated to the date of closing, and since the closing was on the 30th of August, the statement refunds two days’ worth of HOA dues, which the seller had paid on August 1st.
The biggest deductions for the seller (other than property taxes) are the real estate commissions and the title insurance policy. The purchase contract specifies whether the buyer or seller will pay for the buyer agent’s commission and the owner’s title insurance, but it is still common for the seller to pay both agents’ commissions plus the title policy, as in this case.
There are HOA fees which can also be paid by either party but are typically paid by the seller. Typically, the title company which is closing the transaction pays those fees (for status letter, documents, transfer fee, and more), so those fees are shown here as being reimbursed to the title company rather than paid to the HOA.
statement. If the buyer were paying cash, he or she would have very few expenses other than recording the deed for $10. The biggest costs associated with buying the home are related to the loan, especially if the seller has paid the buyer’s real estate agent and paid for the owner’s title policy.
ing takes place. In this case the buyer is being debited for 3 months of insurance coverage and 5 months of property taxes.
So let’s look at the seller’s settlement statement first. Not all the debits on this statement are considered the cost of selling. For example, the property taxes for the current year, pro-rated to the date of sale, are not a cost of selling. Since property taxes are paid in arrears (not due until April of the following year), you’re always going to find that pro-ration of property taxes on the settlement statement. If selling in December, that’s almost an entire year’s tax bill. In January through April, if your taxes haven’t been paid, you will find the full year’s taxes plus a portion of the current year’s taxes deducted from your proceeds.
If you have a mortgage, your lender has probably been charging you each month to escrow for next year’s tax bill (and insur-
In addition to paying off the seller’s loan, based on payoff numbers the title company obtains directly from the lender, the closer will deduct a few extra days of interest to cover the time it takes to get the payoff to the lender. If that’s an overcharge, the seller will get a check for the surplus from the title company within a few weeks.
The title company will also escrow a few hundred dollars to pay the final water and sewer bill (unless water is included in the HOA dues), and will refund the excess after they pay the final water/sewer bill. This is the only utility which the title company pays and transfers on your behalf, because an unpaid water/sewer bill would result in a lien against the property, and the title company’s job is to assure the buyer that they are getting the home clear of any liens.
Now let’s look at the buyer’s settlement
Moving, Even Locally, Can Cost You a Lot
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We’ve been offering the use of this truck since 2004. In fact, this is our second truck. It’s hard to estimate how much money this perk has saved both our buyers and sellers, but it must be several hundred thousands of dollars.
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Those loan costs are large and varied, as is detailed in the buyer’s settlement statement above. There’s the origination fee, from which the loan officer is paid. There is also the cost of appraising the home (in this case paid prior to closing), underwriting, credit report, flood certification, and a couple other lesser fees.
The buyer’s lender wants to be sure the home is insured, so you see that debit on the last line of the buyer’s settlement. (A cash buyer might choose not to insure.)
Not only does the buyer have to pay all those expenses, the buyer is charged for a title policy that covers the lender for the amount of the loan ($500 in this case) and a loan closing fee ($450). The lender will probably want to escrow for property taxes and insurance and will require a deposit for both those expenses that will vary depending on when in the calendar year the clos-
There is one big credit which the buyer receives from the seller. The funds which were deducted from the seller’s proceeds for the current year’s property taxes are credited to the buyer, not paid to the county. That’s because the buyer will paying the current year’s entire property tax bill when it becomes due. You see that credit — almost $3,000 — near the top of the above settlement statement.
There could also be a concession for repairs that the seller agreed to in the inspection resolution, although not in this case. Sometimes that concession takes the form of a price reduction, which does not appear as a line on the settlement statement.
Notice that the closing services (notary) fee of $360 is shared 50/50 in this case, as is commonly done, $180 for each party.
As mentioned above, visit our blog for more readable copies of those documents and more discussion of transaction costs.
FHA Loan Limits Have Been Raised
Each year, the FHA raises the limits on its federally guaranteed loans. The limits are based on the median sale price of homes in each county.
Because the Denver metro area’s median home price was calculated by FHA at $710,000, the loan limit for single-family homes was raised to $816,500 this year. That is the loan limit, not the purchase price, although FHA only requires a 3.5% down payment.
The loan limit for a duplex/2-family home was raised to $1,045,250. For a three-family home it was raised to $1,263,500, and for a four-plex, it was raised to $1,570,200.
Boulder County’s limits in each category are slightly higher, starting at $856,750 for a single-family home.
In the country’s lowest-cost counties, the loan limit is $498,257 for a single-family home, and in the highest-cost areas (Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S. Virgin Islands), the limit is $1,724,725, rising to $3,317,400 for a 4unit property. (Whether 1-unit or 4-units, the borrower has to live in the subject property.)
Non-FHA (“conventional”) loan limits are slightly lower for 2024. In most areas, the conforming conventional loan is limited to $766,550. Alaska, Hawaii and high-cost areas have a conforming conventional loan limit of $1,149,825 for a single-family home. FHA loans are attractive because they only require a 580 credit score (as low as 500 with a 10% down payment), and your debt-toincome ratio only needs to be below 57%.
The biggest negative of FHA loans is that they require a mortgage insurance premium (MIP) of 1.75% at closing, plus an annual premium which varies based on your loan-tovalue ratio. MIP is for the life of the loan, unless your downpayment is at least 10%, and remains in effect no matter how low the loan-to-value ratio falls (i.e., how much your equity increases). If your down payment was 10% or higher, the MIP goes away after 11 years. Otherwise, most 15- or 30-year FHA mortgages should be refinanced once the owner can qualify for a conventional loan, hopefully at a better interest rate, to get rid of the MIP.
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Local artist Arlette Lucero stands in front of one of her paintings on display at The
These Denver food banks are looking to help during the holidays
BY NATALIE KERR SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
Not all Denverites have enough to eat. e 2024 Food Insecurity Survey from the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment shows 15% of all Denver residents are experiencing food insecurity, and food insecurity is increasing across the state.
Food banks and nonpro ts addressing hunger are trying to ll the gaps where children, adults and families are not able to access healthy, a ordable food. But as demand increases, these organizations need more donations and volunteers to meet community needs, particularly during the holiday season.
Project Angel Heart
Project Angel Heart prepares and delivers home-cooked meals to Denver residents who are living with severe, chronic illnesses that make it challenging for them to shop and cook on their own. is anksgiving saw its largest meal delivery e ort ever, with more than 15,000 meals delivered in one week, said Kristy Adams, director of marketing and communication. Delivering a special holiday meal also helps people who are too ill to attend a public gathering feel less alone, she added.
Sixty percent of their clients are at the 200% poverty level, Adams said, so without Project Angel Heart many might go without food during the holidays.
Project Angel Heart is looking for donations of holiday staples and volunteers to help cook and deliver meals. Colorado Gives Day, which was Dec. 10, is typically the nonpro t’s biggest fundraising day of
the year and will help fund their mission in 2025, Adams said.
“ is is a very important time of year,” she added.
Volunteers can get involved or sponsor meals by donating online at projectangelheart.org.
Food For Thought
When schools break for the holidays, Food For ought focuses on fundraising to support their operations feeding school-aged children at more than 75 schools across the Front Range, said founder Bob Bell.
Food for ought gives each student a bag of 12 to 15 nonperishable items on Friday afternoons that feed them throughout the weekends when they can’t access school meals. ey typically feed about 18,000 kids with about 40,000 bags of food per month.
“ e schools are begging,” Bell said.
“We’ve never even marketed ourselves. ey just come to us once they nd out about us. Kids aren’t eating. ey’re asking for our help.”
All of the labor is from volunteers, which keeps overhead costs low, and the food is purchased from the Food Bank of the Rockies. To feed that many students typically costs about $1.2 millions dollars per year.
“We’re professional beggars,” Bell said. “We’re all over town just trying to nd money so that we can keep the operation going.”
Donations can be made at foodforthoughtdenver.org and volunteers can sign up online to help pack food bags at MSU Denver beneath the Colfax Viaduct every Friday.
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Tra c at the First Baptist Church Food Pantry and Fridge spikes massively during the holidays, with the church phone ringing almost constantly with people calling to ask about food, administerial assistant Kurt Kaufman said.
“I have received more than one call, needless to say, looking for turkeys or just any kind of food,” he added.
e church prepares some hot meals that can be reheated once people take them from the fridge and o ers nonperishables in the pantry. Once both the fridge and pantry are lled, the food is typically all taken within 30 minutes, Kaufman said. is time of year they stock the fridge more often than normal to meet the demand.
Not only are people needing food for the holidays, but the church typically notices people needing to stock up before snow storms hit, Kaufman said.
e First Baptist Church sources the bulk of their food from the City Harvest Food Bank, and during the holidays it partners with the Christkindl Market to rescue food that would otherwise go in the trash. But that food runs out quickly, and once it’s gone, it’s gone, Kaufman said.
“We do truly rely on our neighborhood and our community to provide that food,” Kaufman said.
Volunteers can donate to the pantry or fridge by simply putting labeled food items inside. e church posts guidelines for what can be donated both on their website and on the outside of the fridge and pantry doors.
Winter clothing like coats, hats and gloves can also be donated to the pantry. Volunteers can also help cook hot meals by emailing o ce@rethinkbaptist.org or calling 303-861-2501
“Everything helps, everything absolutely helps,” Kaufman said.
Bienvenidos Food Bank anksgiving and Christmas are the
busiest times of year for Bienvenidos Food Bank, typically distributing food to more than 400 households in the week leading up to the holidays, said Executive Director Greg Prat.
During this time they are also doing more mobile distribution events in neighborhoods around Denver and donating food to schools.
Bienvenidos creates special boxes with food typically eaten during anksgiving, but additionally has started o ering food that is culturally relevant to immigrant families who came to Denver from Central or South America.
“Last year we had all the xings for anksgiving, and we had this huge in ux of people who came in who had no idea what that food was,” Pratt said.
Financial donations made to Bienvenidos help them purchase food from their partner organizations, which is typically the most economically e cient source for the food bank, but some things are not available at those sources.
Food like masa, black beans, hearty soups, cooking oil and small-batch baking ingredients are of particular need this time of year, Pratt said.
Volunteering needs are well met this time of year, but Pratt encourages people to reach out in January and February, when engagement typically falls o .
“While we do some special things for the holidays, we’re the program that’s going to be here every week for families,” Pratt said.
Across the board, the number of people seeking support is unprecedented. And to make matters more challenging, support is also lacking this year, Kaufman of First Baptist Church said.
He hopes the holiday season reminds people to be in the spirit of giving
“Be generous, reach out to organizations and individuals especially that need help this holiday season,” Kaufman said.
“It’s important to keep that reminder that sometimes we do need to reach out and help.”
The First Baptist Church Food Pantry and Fridge
Bienvenidos Food Bank, 3810 N. Pecos St., serves about 25,000 people annually.
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Colorado Sen. Chris Hansen to resign from the legislature Jan. 9
Days after winning reelection, he plans to take utility CEO job
BY JESSE PAUL THE COLORADO SUN
Democratic state Sen. Chris Hansen plans to resign from the legislature Jan. 9, the day after Colorado’s 2025 lawmaking term begins, as he takes on a new role as the chief executive o cer of the La Plata Electric Association.
Hansen, who lives in Denver, told e Colorado Sun that he will submit a letter of resignation to Capitol leadership in the coming days.
e La Plata Electric Association on Tuesday announced that it had selected Hansen as its CEO, a week after Hansen was reelected to a second four-year term in the Colorado Senate representing District 31. He didn’t make his plans to resign from the legislature known until Wednesday when he spoke with e Sun.
e timing of Hansen’s resignation e ectively prevents voters in his Senate District
TRADITION
31 from having a say in their state senator until 2026. His seat will be held by a vacancy appointee until then.
Hansen, who ran unsuccessfully in 2023 to be mayor of Denver, said he didn’t pursue the job in Durango, but was rather contacted by a recruiter about the opening.
“ is is not something I took lightly,” he said. “ is is a decision I made in the best interest of my family. It’s an amazing professional opportunity.”
Hansen said he didn’t sign a contract to take the job until Nov. 9, four days after the election.
Part of the reason Hansen says he took the job is to help pay for his two sons’ college education. State lawmakers earn about $40,000 a year. His oldest child is a senior in high school.
Hansen’s predecessor at LPEA, Jessica Matlock, earned $545,000 her last year leading the nonpro t utility. She announced her resignation as CEO in February.
Hansen plans to commute from his home in Denver to Durango while his oldest son nishes high school. He and his family will eventually move to southwestern Colorado.
e La Plata Electric Association is a member-owned electric distribution co-
Others think the tradition was a marketing strategy. In the 19th century, a town in Germany was producing glass blown produce-shaped ornaments that were imported to Woolworth stores in the United States. Legend has it that the pickle ornament was not selling well, but by calling it a “German tradition” made it more appealing to American customers.
operative that provides electricity to the residents of La Plata and Archuleta counties, as well as to portions of Hinsdale, Mineral and San Juan counties. It has roughly $110 million in operating revenues.
Hansen is an electric distribution expert. In addition to serving as a state senator, he is the founder and executive director of the Institute for Western Energy and has more than 25 years of industry experience.
A Democratic vacancy committee, made up of party insiders, will be convened in Senate District 31 to select Hansen’s replacement for the next two years. In 2026, that person would have to run for reelection to stay in the seat.
State Rep. Steven Woodrow and state Rep.-elect Sean Camacho, both Denver Democrats, have expressed interest in the job.
“It’s something we’re looking into very closely, and I’m really encouraged by all of the positive feedback so far,” Woodrow said in a text message.
State law dictates that the Senate District 31 vacancy committee cannot meet more than 20 days before Hansen’s resignation takes e ect. at would be Dec. 20.
Hansen said he isn’t resigning from the legislature earlier as to prevent the need
One of the most commonly heard stories is about a Bavarian-born soldier who was captured during the American Civil War and was being starved in a prison. e story goes that the soldier begged the guard for a pickle on Christmas Eve. e guard gave in and the pickle gave the soldier the strength to survive and reunite with his family.
for two vacancy committees — one to select someone to serve out his current term, which ends on Jan. 8, when his next term begins at the start of the 2025 legislative session.
Editor’s note: is article was reduced for space and originally appeared in e Colorado Sun on Nov. 13. e entirety of the article can be found at coloradosun.com.
Despite the fact that no one knows the exact origin of the tradition, Klimek said it feeds into the fact that Americans tend to seek tradition.
“ ey’re always seeking these kinds of older traditions to bring into their households,” said Klimek. “I think that this idea really links us to maybe even an imagined past — it doesn’t even have to be true to be fun.”
Open enrollment is here: Discover affordable options from Anthem in Colorado
BY MATT PICKETT
We all want good health, both for ourselves and for our families. That’s why we center many of our choices around improving our health and well-being. Now that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace open enrollment period has begun, it’s time to start exploring the best plan for you and your family. ACA Marketplace health plans are specifically for those who do not have access to an employer-sponsored health plan and do not qualify for Medicaid or Medicare.
To ensure you have health coverage beginning in 2025, it’s important to start focusing on finding a plan that meets your needs and your budget. Colorado’s official health insurance marketplace, Connect for Health Colorado, is where you will enroll when you’re ready. Selecting a health plan can feel like a daunting task, but Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Colorado (Anthem) can help you choose the right one for you. Anthem has been in Colorado for 86 years and is the only health benefit plan available in every county in the state.
Benefits are more affordable than you may think Anthem’s health plans offer different options for care, and your premium and deductible will depend on the plan you choose. Our website outlines the available options based on coverage needs and pricing for individual and family plans. It’s important to remember health plans cover preventive health care—such as mammograms, colonoscopies, regular check-ups and other important services—at no cost to consumers. Chronic health conditions that negatively impact quality of life and significantly increase healthcare costs can often be prevented or managed through these early detection screenings.
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The high cost of no benefits
Forgoing healthcare coverage might seem like a cost-effective alternative; however, out-of-pocket costs and unexpected hospitalizations add up quickly. Uninsured individuals often face unaffordable medical bills when they do seek care, which can lead to medical debt and other forms of financial instability. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, 62% of uninsured adults report having medical debt. Uninsured adults are more likely to face negative consequences due to health care debt, such as using their savings, having difficulty paying other living expenses, or needing to borrow money.
Nearly 1 In 12 U.S. adults owe medical debt, and almost 67% of all bankruptcies in America are tied to medical issues, whether due to the high costs of medical bills or the loss of income after taking time off from work. We understand inflation is still challenging for many household budgets, but securing healthcare coverage now may really help you save money in the long run.
Next steps
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Matt Pickett is the President of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Colorado.
Sen. Chris Hansen, D-Denver, speaks before Gov. Jared Polis signs a bill into law in May 2024 at the governor’s mansion in downtown Denver.
Veteran news innovator to helm CCM
Brooke Warner brings vast experience in digital transformation
CCM STAFF
Brooke Warner, a veteran news industry innovator who has guided legacy organizations toward a more resilient future, has joined Colorado Community Media as its executive director.
In this role, Warner will lead CCM’s continued transformation into a sustainable community news business. She comes to CCM with extensive experience in digital media, organizational transformation and revenue growth.
Brooke Warner
“We’re thrilled to have Brooke Warner take the helm at Colorado Community Media,” said Elizabeth Hansen Shapiro, CEO and co-founder of the National Trust for Local News. “She brings a passion for our mission along with deep experience in digital media, leading trans-
formational change and diversifying revenue. Our organization will bene t from her leadership as it works to create a sustainable future for community news in Colorado.”
Prior to joining CCM, Brooke served as general manager at Swift Communications in Nevada, where she managed a portfolio of 25 local media brands. She also was vice president of Draper Digital Media and WBOC-TV in Maryland, where she launched the rst interactive division at one of the state’s largest television stations.
“I’m thrilled to join Colorado Community Media. It has been my mission to help local news companies grow and thrive to meet the needs of readers, advertisers and communities,” Warner said. “With the support of the
National Trust, I’m excited to lead CCM’s continued development into a sustainable community news business for Colorado.”
e National Trust for Local News started in Colorado in 2021 with the acquisition of Colorado Community Media, the primary source of local news for communities across the Denver metro area. Over the last two years, the National Trust has unveiled a comprehensive overhaul of CCM’s websites and digital news products, and expanded its news o erings to serve growing bilingual audiences in greater Denver.
e Trust also just announced the launch of the Trust Press to print CCM’s newspapers and o er commercial printing services for news organizations and other clients throughout the region. Warner will oversee those operations, as well.
Warner’s position replaces the publisher role recently vacated by Linda Carpio Shapley, who is now CCM’s director of Editorial and Audience Engagement.
Denver completes Federal Boulevard, 25th Avenue safety project
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A small crowd gathered in November in Je erson Park to celebrate the completion of the Federal Boulevard and West 25th Avenue safety improvements project.
e project includes the following upgrades to Federal Boulevard between West 23rd Avenue and West 27th Avenue: a new pedestrian crossing signal at West 25th Avenue and Federal Boulevard, known as a HAWK signal; upgraded pedestrian ramps; concrete bulb-outs to shorten crossing distances for pedestrians and slow-turning vehicles; and hardened center lines with yellow ex posts that also slow turning vehicles.
In addition, the project includes a transformational redesign to West 25th Avenue between Federal Boulevard and Eliot Street. West 25th Avenue has been narrowed and green infrastructure has been installed along with community gathering spaces along the edges to make the street more friendly.
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e green infrastructure includes additional trees, bushes and landscaping to help with cooling the street in the summer and to naturally clean storm water through the drainage process.
e project was managed by the Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI).
A few dozen folks attended the event, including city leadership represented by Mayor Mike Johnston.
“Today is a celebration of a number of things. It’s a celebration of a vision of a city that is safe to walk and bike and shop and spend time with your friends and family,” Johnston said during the ceremony. e mayor also noted that it was a victory for residents and businesses in Je erson Park and Sloans Lake who have been advocating for this project and turning their dream into a reality.
e mayor praised the design of the new street on West 25th Avenue, saying it creates a more welcoming place for residents to walk, shop and sit down to experience the neighborhood and enjoy time with friends and neighbors.
Council President Amanda P. Sandoval, the council representative for North Denver, was also present. Back in 2015, Sandoval was a council aide, working for then-Councilman Rafael Espinoza. Sandoval advocated for and worked with Espinoza to get a bond project for safety improvements on Federal Boulevard.
With Federal being the deadliest street in North Denver, Sandoval had heard from many neighbors and neighborhood organizations, including the Sloans Lake Citizens Group, that it was a horri c street to cross on foot. She also encouraged residents to support the local businesses that weathered the construction on the street including 2914 Co ee, Federal Bar and Grill, Santiagos
and the temporarily closed Red Tops Rendezvous, which Sandoval said hopefully reopens in the not-too-distant future.
“It’s common for people to assert that Denver is a car-centric city, but it has not always been that way,” said Jill Locantore, the executive director of the Denver Streets Partnership, a nonpro t that advocated for the project.
“In fact, many neighborhoods in Denver, including Je erson Park, grew up around an extensive street-car system that was in place for nearly 80 years.
“ e street cars are gone but they left their impression on our neighborhoods with embedded commercial districts like this, where people who lived in the neighborhood could walk to locally owned shops and restaurants that were clustered around the transit stop,” Locantore added.
She said that it was community members who came together to re-envision making 25th and Federal the heart of the neighborhood again through the Better Block Je erson Park project.
Locantore called the redesigned street “a place that would prioritize the life of the community over the movement of vehicles. I’m hopeful that this project here will continue to inspire similar improvements up and down the Federal Boulevard corridor.”
e $9 million dollar project was funded by the Elevate Denver Bond approved by voters in 2017 along with the Colorado Department of Transportation’s Safer Main Streets Program.
Allen Cowgill is the City Council District 1 appointee to the DOTI Advisory Board, where he serves as the board co-chair.
Indeed, both Eliot Street and West 25th Avenue in Je erson Park were part of Denver’s streetcar network. Locantore noted that as Denver’s transportation system changed to prioritize driving, commercial districts like Jefferson Park su ered.
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12 Days of ‘Fitmas’ workout
Baby, it’s cold outside! But that’s no reason to leave your exercise routine in the deep freeze.
Unwrap just a bit of movement each day and give yourself the gift of feeling your best in this season and beyond. Remember, doing a bit of something beats waiting until the perfect time to do everything and ending up doing nothing every single time.
Pop on some holiday tunes and start wherever you are with whatever you have. Not all of these moves are for everybody, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t moves for your body. Talk to your doctor, ask a trusted health professional or nd me at my email listed at the end of my column and let’s keep moving together! Start slow on day one, maybe just do the rst move. If you start today, by New Year’s we bet you’ll be humming along with this full-body workout and ready for whatever the new year has in store. We sure wish you all the very best of wellness in 2025!
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Sit all the way down, both cheeks on the oor. Stand up. Sit all the way back down. Five times is one round. ree sphinxes posing
Lie on your belly. Place your elbows under your shoulders. With your forearms and palms at on the oor, gently press your upper torso up until your elbows make a 90-degree angle. Let your hips be heavy and try to relax your glutes. Eyes on the horizon and breathe. Hold and breathe for 15 seconds. Gently release.
Repeat three times.
Four quads a burning
If you love squats, now’s your time to shine. Not too sure? Stand up and sit down on a chair as slow as you can, 10 times. Your quads will thank you!
Five big, deep breaths
On the rst day of Christmas my Santa gave to me, a plank by the holiday tree:
One-minute plank position. If you are new to it, start with 10 seconds at a time. e ability to get into the position is what’s key to mobility. e holding is extra and will come with practice.
On the second day of Christmas my Santa gave to me, two rounds of get-ups
In and out through your nose. Feel belly, ribs and chest expand on the inhales. Let those shoulders go on the exhales.
Six crunches laying
Bend those knees to protect your back. Elbows stay back to open your chest. is is about engaging your core, not sitting all the way up. Eyes up and breathe out as you lift. Lift slowly for a count of six, hold for six, lower even slower for six, re-
peat six times.
Seven swimmers swimming
Lay on your stomach. Lift and lower alternating opposing arms and legs as fast as feels challenging. Channel your inner Michael Phelps! Take care to protect your neck. Leave your forehead on the oor if you want to.
Eight birds a dogging
Start on all fours. Breathe in, with a stable spine (not sagging or overarching) life one arm and the opposite leg. Reach your hands and toes out away from your body, aim for length not height.
90 seconds dancing
Crank up the holiday tunes and move. No one’s watching!
10 legs a leaping
Jumping is so great for mobility, bone density and fun. Don’t overthink it. Even if your feet barely leave the ground, it counts!
11 toes a reaching
Lay on your back with your legs up, soles of your feet pressing toward the ceiling, atten your back to the ground, reach your nger tips toward your toes. Breathe in to prepare and out to reach, 11 times!
12 drummers drumming
Wooden spoons, chopsticks, rulers, whatever you have two of. Grab them and drum away on a couch cushion or pillow for at least the length of the “12 Days” song. Remember to breathe and
smile, channel your inner rockstar! Erika Taylor is a community wellness instigator at Taylored Fitness, the original online wellness mentoring system. Taylored Fitness believes that everyone can discover small changes in order to make themselves and their communities more vibrant, and that it is only possible to do our best work in the world if we make a daily commitment to our health. Visit facebook.com/erika.taylor.303 or email erika@taylored tness.com.
Mexican-American Christmas traditions of the Northside
It is Christmastime on the Northside, and the decorations are beginning to appear on houses and in yards.
People are hosting parties, and the carolers visit houses and facilities like the senior living centers around us. Highland United Neighborhoods Inc. has caroled at e Gardens at St. Elizabeth for several years.
Every ethnic group has ways of holding and passing on their cultural identity. Holidays are a common focus point because they are at the intersection of religion, family and foodways.
Christmas is one of the times of the year when many people decorate, gather with family and friends, and turn to their churches to celebrate the meaning of this Christian high holiday. is month’s column looks at some of the ways the Hispanic/Mexican-American/Chicano/ Latino communities in North Denver celebrate the season.
One tradition that has been part of our holidays for years is Las Posadas. It was started by Father José Lara at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Lower Highland. Beginning on Dec. 16, members of the community walk through the neighborhood carrying luminarias and singing traditional Christmas carols.
I observed my rst Las Posadas in 1997 as the group walked down West 32nd Avenue. By then, many of the participants attended St. Dominic Church, where the priest was Father José Sanisteven, a Puerto Rican who had come from serving the Mexican immigrant neighborhoods of Chicago. Part of St. Dominic’s
new mission was to keep traditions alive for the Mexican parishioners, and so some of his ock participated in the event.
Each night they ended up at a di erent house where a family hosted them. ey sang carols and nished the evening with food and a piñata for the children.
On each night the children and adults answered questions about the meaning of the night. e priest asked why they continued to carry on these traditions in a foreign country. One mother answered that it was so the children would be good Catholics. One father said that he wanted his children to remember their Mexican traditions, to value them, and to understand their importance.
Another universal tradition is to make favorite family recipes. One that stands out is tamales. ey are not just something that the abuelas and tias create, but are a family a air. Mixing the masa, cooking the chiles and meat, and grating cheese are all tasks that children and adults alike take on.
Next comes the assembly line to pat or roll out the masa and then ll each round with ingredients before they are folded into corn husks. After the tamales are assembled, they are steamed in large pots. Finally, it is time to eat. It is not enough
A group of young children rehearse for Los Posadas, a traditional Mexican Advent Christmas celebration, in 1969
to make a dozen or so. ere must be enough tamales for the whole family and some friends as well. ere is a lot of laughter and companionship that leavens the nal product.
And of course, the season includes church and Christmas Eve and morning around the tree. It is all about the importance of family and upholding tradi-
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tions. Feliz Navidad to you all.
Dr. Rebecca A. Hunt has been a resident of North Denver since 1993. She worked in museums and then taught museum studies and Colorado, Denver, women’s and immigration history at the University of Colorado Denver until she retired in 2020.
at the Centro Cultural. Some of the children are dressed in ponchos and sombreros.
HISTORY COLUMN
Rebecca A. Hunt
We all know that holidays are some of the most stressful times of the year. Nearly half of all women experience a noticeable increase in stress during the holiday season, according to the American Psychological Association. While stress may be inevitable, there are plenty of ways to deal with it.
First, take a critical look at your schedule and make sure you’re not overbooked. Take note of the commitments you have and decide how much time and energy you must dedicate to each task. You can even think back to the previous year to help you determine what is and what isn’t manageable for you. Once you have your priorities in order, it’s important to know how and when to set up boundaries. Sticking to your boundaries is key to reducing your stress over the holidays. Once you begin to prepare for the holiday season, it’s valuable to acknowledge
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breathing exercises can help to relieve these overwhelming and frustrated emotions.
that things might not go exactly as planned. After all, we’re all human, and nobody is perfect even as hard as we try to ensure family gatherings, meals, events and other activities come together as we have envisioned them. Perfectly, of course!
You can’t change how others act, but you are always in control of your own actions and reactions. When someone is frustrating you, it’s important to remind yourself that everyone is going through their own issues and their own stressors during the holidays. Taking a step away can help alleviate the tension. Most of the time if someone gets frustrated with you it’s not personal.
In the moment, some simple deep
Another thing to remember is to be responsible about your food and alcohol consumption. e holidays pose challenges to overindulge. Food, cookies, parties and more can entice us to consume more than normal. Moderation is key. Try to do your best by sticking to healthy eating choices and limiting portions.
Remember to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and short breaks can keep your body moving and help manage your moods and energy levels.
Pulling all the activities together and taking care of all the details usually falls to women. Even for those who love these tasks, it can become stressful to ful ll all the needs between work, home and community. Be sure to take time for yourself during the holidays. is is probably the most important tip!
Try to nd some time away, even 20 minutes can make a di erence, from all the madness and do something that relaxes you, like reading a book, watching a movie, a short walk, or getting some much-needed rest. Power naps can be an excellent way to refresh your mind, body and spirit. Finally, it’s important to keep up with your regular routines. Make sure you’re getting enough sleep, eating regularly and exercising. e holidays can be stressful, but it’s important to remember to put yourself rst so you can enjoy others. You can still take care of yourself while creating a wonderful holiday experience for you and your loved ones.
Dr. Terry Dunn is the owner of Foothills Urogynecology, a Denver-based practice specializing in women’s health. To learn more, visit www.urogyns.com.
part of the story.
Nagare and Koishi live in Kyoto and own the Kamogawa Diner, which is purposefully di cult to nd. ( ey are very selective about their customers). Nagare was once a policeman and is now the primary food detective. Nagare is determined and philosophical in his approach. Koishi, the daughter, is the face of the detective agency. She also does the initial interviews with clients and relays the information to Nagare.
“about Japanese society and customs. is sweet and encouraging book is a great pick for the holiday season.
As a bonus, there is a second title in the Kamogawa Food Detectives series, which is called e Restaurant of Lost Recipes. December is Read a New Book Month at Denver Public Library! We have books for every age, taste and style,
so drop by a DPL branch or take a look at Libby to see what wonderful new books you can nd.
Janet Quinn is a librarian at Virginia Village Branch Library. She loves walking, hiking and being in nature. She also likes reading, thinking and talking about books.
Koishi is moody and somewhat easily discouraged in the initial discovery phase, but is proud of her father’s ability to track down recipes and nish each job with air. e customers are a crosssection of Japanese society, most coming from Kyoto or Tokyo. Each one comes to the diner with a desire to nd a speci c food from their past.
e Kamogawa Food Detectives” by Hishashi Kashiwai and translated by Jesse Kirkwood is a lovely, soothing read that explores the intersection of food, love, memory and family.
All of the customers are at a transitional stage in their lives, and need to make a pivotal decision in order to move on with their lives. ey often have very sketchy memories of the food they want to nd but give the details they have and hope for the best.
e food detectives are a father-and-daughter pair, Nagare and Koishi, who have an occasionally contentious but generally a ectionate and loving relationship. Nagare and Koishi also have a shrine in their living space that honors Nagare’s deceased wife, Kikuko. Nagare and Koishi talk with and about Kikuko often and share the delicious meals they make with her by placing them on the shrine. In this way they honor Kikuko and keep her alive in memory, which is such a beautiful and touching
Each customer is served a meal on their rst visit, and the descriptions of the food are loving and detailed. Seasonal food served on speci c types of dishware are served accompanied with tea, Saki or beer and a side of comfort and understanding from Nagare and Koishi. After their interview with Koishi, customers come back in two weeks when Nagare has done his investigation and prepared the meal they are looking for.
One of the things I found most interesting about the book are the descriptions of each customer’s experience, and the way each person is able to process their emotions, relive memories and make their decision by eating the meal. e descriptions of the food are beautiful and evocative throughout, and this book is also a great way to learn a bit
Dr. Terry Dunn
Janet Quinn
BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
While the holiday season marks a time to relax with family and friends, the lead-up to the moment can often feel chaotic and overwhelming, and nding time to get and wrap gifts can be di cult.
However, there are businesses around the Denver metro area that provide gift-wrapping services to those who are overwhelmed by the holiday hustle and bustle.
“People shouldn’t feel like they have to do it all,” said Megan Trask, co-founder and CEO of TULA Life Balanced. “It’s more important to enjoy the season than to feel stressed or burdened by all the things that come with the holiday to-do list.”
TULA Life Balanced is an on-demand personal and family assistance platform that operates similarly to companies like Uber. TULA matches clients with an assistant to complete tasks ranging from grocery shopping and laundryto meal prep.
Having a to-do list to complete when people get home from a regular job can be overwhelming, and Trask said TULA aims to give busy people and their families a little more time in their days to do what matters most to them.
“(It’s) to create a way that people could ask for help without feeling kind of guilty about it,” Trask said.
While the assistants — who are fully vetted — are available year-round, Trask said the business sees about a 30% to 40% increase in services starting in October to mid-January.
During the holiday season, TULA Life Balanced can source gifts, wrap them and deliver them. Also, based on certain preferences, the company can create a list for the client to be able to quickly make purchases.
e clients pay for the materials, whether they provide wrapping materials or the assistants stop at a store to pick up supplies.
Although she is the co-founder of the business, Trask loves to wrap gifts and said she is more than happy to take gift-wrapping requests.
“It’s kind of like a nice break to just wrap somebody else’s gift beautifully,” Trask said. “What better gift to give than somebody getting the gift of time back?”
Always looking for ways to be creative, Kammy Witulski, a Highlands Ranch resident, also loves gift wrapping for others and started her home business, Wrap Paper Scissors, about a decade ago.
Witulski used to be an area manager for a high-end retail company in which one of the services provided was gift wrapping. After she had her daughter, Witulski felt she needed to take a few years o .
One of Witulski’s friends from her retail job had reached out to Witulski because she no longer had the ability to wrap the gifts herself. Witulski told the woman she would wrap gifts for her. While the two chatted, one thing led to another, and the idea of the
“It just started as a holiday type of job,” said Witulski. “It’s built up and now we operate year round — but the bulk of our business still comes from the Christ-
Witulski o ers several types of services. People can call, make an appointment and tell Witulski what they would like to see, such as certain colors or styles. ere is also no charge for canceling an
From the paper to the tag, Witulski provides all the supplies and will even remove price tags. However, people can also bring their own supplies. In those cases, the client will only be charged for the actual service.
Witulski does a majority of the wrapping herself as she said it brings her joy to meet people and help others during the holiday season. Nonetheless, Witulski has a team of four to ve people she can call when she needs help with big requests like corporate events or
Kammy Witulski, the owner of Wrap Paper Scissors, wraps around 2,000 gifts a year for customers who need help wrapping gifts.
From the paper to the ribbons to the tags, Kammy Witulski of Wrap Paper Scissors provides all the supplies, however, people can also bring their own materials.
One of the most important things when it comes to gift wrapping is to not leave the task to the last minute.
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Gift wrapping tips and tricks
For those who have time to wrap gifts or enjoy the task, Trask and Witulski have some helpful tips.
e rst one is to invest in quality supplies like sharp scissors and thicker-grade wrapping paper.
“While you are saving money on the less expensive paper and scissors, the time that it takes you to correct the tearing or sometimes needing to rewrap is where you end up spending more time and more money,” Witulski said.
While searching for wrapping paper online can be good due to the variety of patterns and colors, Witulski said it’s important to pay attention to the dimensions of
Gift wrapping experts recommend investing in quality supplies, which includes sharp scissors and thicker grade paper.
the wrapping paper. e dimensions for a standard roll of paper can di er depending on the brand type and type of paper.
Trask agrees that measuring before wrapping is the foundation to beautiful gift wrapping. Once the paper is picked out, measure straight lines before cutting the paper to ensure a clean look. It’s also helpful to have all of the supplies in one place instead of making multiple trips to stores as you are wrapping.
One of the most important tips from Trask and Witulski is to not leave gift wrapping to the last minute and to take 10 to 15 minutes to wrap gifts as you purchase them. And don’t forget about those gifts you’ve been hiding in the closet, attic or under the bed.
“ at’s much easier to do than to try to block out like three, four hours on Christmas when you’re already trying to clean your house, cook for company or maybe you’re having a party,” Witulski said.
To learn more about their services, visit TULA Life Balanced at tulabalanced.com and Wrap Paper Scissors at wrappaperscissors.com.
PHOTOS BY HALEY LENA
Children’s Hospital campus hosts holiday parade
BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
What do rst responders, DC and Marvel characters and the Denver Broncos Stampede band have in common?
Every December for the past four years, they bring smiles to children and sta at Children’s Hospital Colorado South
Campus in Highlands Ranch for its annual holiday parade.
“Everyone’s super excited just to interact and give back in such a small way,” said Erin Bolinger, junior communications specialist for the corporate and community development team at Children’s Hospital Colorado. “It’s a great way to say thank you (to hospital sta ) for all
their hard work during the holidays.”
Initially put together to safely spread holiday cheer without having to go inside the hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic, the interest in participating in the parade has continued to grow year after year.
e hospital has had a long-standing partnership with South Metro Fire Res-
cue, the Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce and the Denver Broncos, which all take part in the parade each year. is year, the parade took place on Dec. 11, and a Tesla car club, members of the hospital’s sports medicine team, Miss Highlands Ranch Teen and the Douglas County Search and Rescue team joined in on the festivities.
Denver Broncos cheerleaders, front, and the Stampede band take part in the annual holiday parade at Children’s Hospital Colorado South Campus in Highlands Ranch, which took place on Dec. 11 this year. PHOTO BY HALEY LENA
Members of the Douglas County Search and Rescue team and the sheri ’s o ce take a photo with Miles, the Denver Bronco’s mascot, during the parade at Children’s Hospital Colorado South Campus in Highlands Ranch on Dec. 11.
PHOTO BY HALEY LENA
Thu 12/26
Beyond Laser Light Experience @ 4pm Denver
Tony Medina Music: Thursday Nights at The Bluegrass-Old Town Arvada @ 6pm
The Bluegrass Coffee & Bourbon Lounge, 7415 grandview ave, Arvada
Otis Taylor
@ 9pm
Dazzle Denver, 1080 14th Street, Den‐
ver
Fri 12/27
Taylor Scott Band live at Little Bear @ 7pm
Little Bear Live, 28075 CO-74, Ever‐
Tech N9ne @ 7pm
Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson St, Denver
Buckstein: The Little Bear @ 3pm
Little Bear Live, 28075 CO-74, Ever‐green
The Yawpers @ 9pm
The Oriental Theater, 4335 W 44th Ave, Denver
Kursa @ 9pm The Black Box, 314 E 13th Ave, Denver
green
Stylie @ 8pm
Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom & Other Side, 2637 Welton St, Denver
2024 Wrapped Party @ 9pm Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave, Denver
Sat 12/28
Live @ The Rose - Quiet Riot @ 7pm / $58
Buffalo Rose, 1119 Washington Avenue, Golden. information@buffalorose.net
Jason Ross @ 10pm Temple Denver, 1136 Broadway, Denver
Sol y Luna @ 6:30pm
Cheap Perfume @ 7pm Hi-Dive, 7 S Broadway, Denver
Sun 12/29
Holiday Weekend Fête @ 12pm
Studio Loft at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 980 14th Street, Denver
Colorado Ballet - The Nutcracker @ 1pm Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Speer Boulevard and Arapahoe Street, Den‐
ver
Bevin Luna @ 5pm Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St, Denver
Crow Cavalier @ 8pm HQ, 60 S Broadway, Denver
Studio Loft at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 980 14th Street, Denver
Mon 12/30
Remy Le Boeuf: Alex Heffron | Dazzle @ 6:30pm Dazzle Denver, 1080 14th Street, Denver
Tue 12/31
Denver New Years Eve Bar Crawl @ 6pm / $24.01-$35.78
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SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)
VIN SOCIAL CORPORATION, a Denver company; SARA MOLL, an individual, and DOES 1-50, inclusive.
YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF:
(LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): FOUNDERS FIRST CAPITAL PARTNERS, INC.
NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.
You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ se/fhe/p), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.
There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/se/fhe/p), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.
iA VISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la carte puede
decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion.
Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDAR/O despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles lega/es para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta carte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en Formato legal coffecto si desea que procesen su caso en la carte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la carte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de /eyes de su condado o en la carte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la carte que le de un formulario de exenci6n de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sue/do, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia.
Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posib/e que cumpla con /os requisitos para obtener servicios /ega/ es gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la carte o el co/egio de abogados locales. A VISO: Por fey, la carte tiene derecho a rec/amar las cuotas y /os costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sabre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 omas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la carte antes de que la carte pueda desechar el caso.
The name and address of the court is:
(El nombre y direccion de la corte es): Superior Court of California for the County of San Diego, Hall of Justice, 330 W. Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
CASE NUMBER: (Numero de/ Caso): 24CU010319C
The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiffs attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono def abogado def
demandante, o def demandante que no tiene abogado , es): Hillery M. Stones, Trails Law Group, 2870 5th Ave., Suite 201, San Diego, CA 92103. 619.738.4441
Date: (Fecha) 10/04/2024
Clerk of the Superior Court By B. Ramierez , Deputy Clerk (Secretario)
Legal Notice No. DHD 3393
First Publication: December 19, 2024
Last Publication: January 9, 2025
Publisher: Colorado Community Media
Public Notice
District Court Denver County, Colorado 1437 Bannock Street, Room 256 Denver, CO 80202
Telephone: (303) 606-2300
Plaintiff(s)/Petitioner(s): CONSUMERS CREDIT UNION v.
Defendant(s)/Respondent(s): SEDRA NICHOL FREDRICK
Attorney: Deanne R. Stodden, Messner Reeves, LLP 1550 Wewatta St., Suite 710 Denver, CO 80202
Phone Number: (303) 623-1800
FAX Number: (303) 623-0552
E-mail: dstodden@messner.com
Atty. Reg. #: 33214
Case Number: 24CV32503: Div. 280
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S):
You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint [petition] filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 * days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint [petition] may be obtained from the clerk of the court.
If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint [petition] in writing within 35* days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint [petition] without further notice.
This is an action: to obtain an Order of Possession and Writ of Assistance
directing the Denver County Sheriff’ to take possession of the 2017 Infinity Q50 identified as VIN Number JN1EV7AR2HM832721a.
Dated: November 26, 2024
/s/ Deanne R. Stodden
Attorney for Plaintiff(s)/Petitioner(s)
Legal Notice No. DHD 3378
First Publication: December 12, 2024
Last Publication: January 9, 2025
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
of Wayne Glenn Castor, Deceased Case Number: 24PR31329
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before April 14, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Darlene Yengich Personal Representative 12127 Josephine Street Thornton, Colorado 80241
Legal Notice No. DHD 3373 First Publication: December 5, 2024 Last Publication: December 19, 2024 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Estate of Daniel James Starzy, a/k/a Daniel J. Starzy, a/k/a Daniel Starzy, and Dan Starzy, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31360
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to:
Denver Probate Court City and County of Denver, Colorado 1437 Bannock Street, #230 Denver, CO 80202 on or before April 5, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Jo Ellen Whitpan
Personal Representative
c/o Law Office of Byron K. Hammond, LLC 4500 Cherry Creek Drive South,
Public Notices
Suite 960 Denver, CO 80246
Legal Notice No. DHD 3365
First Publication: December 5, 2024
Last Publication: December 19, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Margaret Mabel Rudolph, aka Mabel M. Rudolph, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31285
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before Monday, April 21, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Dated December 6, 2024
CURTIS LAW FIRM, LLC
/s/ Cory M. Curtis
Cory M. Curtis, #40549 Attorney to the Personal Representative 10333 E Dry Creek Rd, Suite 210 Englewood, CO 80112
Legal Notice No. DHD 3385
First Publication: December 19, 2024
Last Publication: January 2, 2025
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Marvin E. Heath, a/k/a Marvin Eugene Heath, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31390
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before Monday, April 21, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Adam D. Kyle, Personal Representative c/o Colton D. Craft, Esq. Davis Schilken, PC 4582 S. Ulster St. Ste. #103 Denver, CO 80237
Legal Notice No. DHD 3387
First Publication: December 19, 2024
Last Publication: January 2, 2025 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Thomas Henry Buch, aka Thomas H. Buch, aka Thomas Buch, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR031321
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before April 5, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Jeremy Buch, Personal Representative c/o 3i Law, LLC
2000 S. Colorado Blvd. Tower One, Suite 10000 Denver, CO 80222
Legal Notice No. DHD 3366
First Publication: December 5, 2024
Last Publication: December 19, 2024 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Christine A. Hoyt, also known as Christine Ann Hoyt, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31356
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before Monday, April 14, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
David A. Hoyt, Personal Representative 214 Mohawk Drive Boulder CO 80303
Legal Notice No. DHD 3376
First Publication: December 12, 2024
Last Publication: December 26, 2024 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of David Lewis Pincus, a.k.a. David L. Pincus, a.k.a. David Pincus, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30953
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of DENVER County, Colorado on or before Monday, April 14, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Pamela Jane Beck
Personal Representative 6715 Forbes ave Van Nuys, California, 91406
Legal Notice No. DHD 3380
First Publication: December 12, 2024
Last Publication: December 26, 2024 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Stephanie Ann Staton, aka Stephanie A. Staton, aka Stephanie Staton, aka Stephanie Ann Rankin, aka Stephanie A. Rankin, aka Stephanie Rankin, aka Stephanie Ann Snowden, aka Stephanie A. Snowden, aka Stephanie Snowden, aka Stephanie Ann Rankin Staton, aka Stephanie A. Rankin Staton, aka Stephanie Rankin Staton, Deceased
Case Number: 2024PR31371
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to:
Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before February 24, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Christopher Staton
Personal Representative 467 N. Humboldt St. Denver, CO 80218
Legal Notice No. DHD 3369
First Publication: December 5, 2024 Last Publication: December 19, 2024 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Joanne Marie Edwards, Deceased Case Number 2024PR31348
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before Monday April 14, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Terry Lee Edwards
Personal Representative 19720 E. Flora Place Aurora, CO 80013
Legal Notice No. DHD 3377
First Publication: December 12, 2024
Last Publication: December 26, 2024 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Paul Richard Aaker, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 31245
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before April 7, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Kay Aaker, Personal Representative 18 Eastwood Dr ive Orinda CA 94563
Legal Notice No. DHD 3371
First Publication: December 5, 2024
Last Publication: December 19, 2024 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of L. Ann Scheer, also known as Lilian Ann Scheer, also known as L.A. Scheer, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR031353
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City
and County of Denver, Colorado on or before April 21, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Fredrick C. G. Scheer
Personal Representative
500 Old Orchard Circle Millersville, MD 21108
Legal Notice No. DHD 3394
First Publication: December 19, 2024 Last Publication: January 2, 2025 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of William Richard McDonald, also known as William R. McDonald, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR031156
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required tn present them to the Personal Representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before April 05, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Kathleen M. Chaten
Personal Representative 2892 South Newport Street Denver, CO 80222
Legal Notice No. DHD 3367 First Publication: December 5, 2024 Last Publication: December 19, 2024 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of JOHN J. CANINO, aka JOHN JOSEPH CANINO, aka JOHN CANINO, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31388
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court, Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 21, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
/s/ NADYA VECCHIET-LAMBERT, ESQ. Attorney for Kristin Wilson, Personal Representative 6855 South Havana Street Suite 370 Centennial, CO 80112
Legal Notice No. DHD 3391
First Publication: December 19, 2024 Last Publication: January 2, 2025 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of SHIRLEY BECK NOSLER, a/k/a SHIRLEY B. NOSLER, a/k/a SHIRLEY NOSLER, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31383
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado, on or before April 19, 2025, or the claims may
Public Notices
be forever barred.
Michael D. Nosler
Personal Representative
1731 So. Ogden St. Denver, CO 80210
Legal Notice No. DHD 3386
First Publication: December 19, 2024
Last Publication: January 2, 2025
Publisher: Denver Herald Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Marilyn Rose Lenherr, aka Marilyn R. Lenherr, aka Marilyn Lenherr, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31293
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Denver County, Colorado on or before April 19, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
/s/ Stacey B. Carpenter
Stacey B. Carpenter, #42180
Attorney for Personal Representative, Zalessky Law Group, LLC
Timothy L. Wright
9725 E. Hampden Ave., Suite 305 Denver, CO 80231
Legal Notice No. DHD 3389
First Publication: December 19, 2024
Last Publication: January 2, 2025
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of James R. Jackman, a/k/a James Robert Jackman, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31317
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado, located at 1437 Bannock Street, #230, Denver, Colorado 80202, on or before April 14, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Beth Harmon-Jackman,
Personal Representative
c/o Kathryn T. James, Esq.
Folkestad Fazekas Barrick & Patoile, P.C.
18 South Wilcox Street, Suite 200
Castle Rock, Colorado 80104
Legal Notice No. DHD 3381
First Publication: December 12, 2024
Last Publication: December 26, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Lawrence Joseph Gomez, a/k/a Larry Gomez, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 031350
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before April 19, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Anna L. Burr, Esq.
Attorney to the
Personal Representative 2851 South Parker Road, Suite 230 Aurora, Colorado 80014
Legal Notice No. DHD 3388
First Publication: December 19, 2024
Last Publication: January 2, 2025
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Mary Elizabeth Burns, Deceased Case Number 24PR031284
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before Monday, April 7, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
John M. Burns
Personal Representative 6054 S. Dudley Way Littleton, CO 80123
Legal Notice No. DHD 3372
First Publication: December 5, 2024
Last Publication: December 19, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of RUDY J. ROMERO, also known as RUDY JOSE ROMERO, and as RUDY ROMERO, Deceased.
Case Number: 2024PR31329
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before April 25, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Sherry P. Romero, Personal Representative 3159 W. 36th Ave. Denver, CO 80211
Legal Notice No. DHD 3390
First Publication: December 19, 2024
Last Publication: January 2, 2025
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Genevieve A. Houlihan, aka Genevieve Anne Houlihan, aka Genevieve Anne Houlihan-Sherry, aka Genevieve A. Houlihan-Sherry, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR031364
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before April 19, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Greg A. Sherry, Personal Representative c/o Pearman Law Firm 4195 Wadsworth Blvd Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Legal Notice No. DHD 3392
First Publication: December 19, 2024 Last Publication: January 2, 2025
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Joseph Patrick Hadley, Deceased Case Number 2024PR031270
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before April 5th, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Meryl Love, Personal Representative 914 Lakecrest Drive Seneca, South Carolina, 29672
Legal Notice No. DHD 3370
First Publication: December 5, 2024
Last Publication: December 19, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Larry D. Rasmussen, a/k/a Larry Dean Rasmussen, a/k/a Larry Rasmussen, a/k/a Lawrence D. Rasmussen, a/k/a Lawrence Rasmussen, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30764
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before Monday, April 7, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
/s/ signature on original in office Joseph H. Lusk, #33948 c/o: BOATRIGHT, RIPP & LUSK, LLC 4315 Wadsworth Blvd. Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Ph: 303-423-7134
Legal Notice No. DHD 3368
First Publication: December 5, 2024 Last Publication: December 19, 2024 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
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