School board grapples with fallout from chief of schools investigation and death
BY SUZIE GLASSMAN SGLASSMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
e Je erson County School Board convened a special meeting on Jan. 7 to address the aftermath of the investigation into and apparent suicide of former Chief of Schools David Weiss, who was accused of possessing child pornography by the Je erson County Sheri ’s O ce.
Board member Paula Reed opened the meeting by explaining that the need to meet face-to-face had become undeniable in the wake of the crisis.
“It was becoming clear that we needed some time to meet face-toface,” Reed said. “We wanted to have time to make a timely and uni ed response. It’s been impossible to do that given the constraints we’ve had.”
Reed emphasized the importance of transparency, saying the meeting was held publicly to demonstrate the board’s commitment to addressing the situation and fostering trust within the community.
Board President Mary Parker echoed these sentiments, sharing how the crisis had weighed on her both personally and professionally.
“First of all, I am so happy that we are together and we are public-facing,” Parker said. “ e biggest frustration I’ve had in the last few weeks is that, as board president, I felt a great responsibility to be a voice for the board... I wanted very much for our community members to know that the board is paying attention. We care about it. We take it seriously.”
Parker explained how constraints on communication left her unable to provide even a basic response to the public.
“ e most basic, simple sentence — ‘the board takes this seriously, we are shocked, we will communicate with law enforcement, and we will get to the bottom of it’ — was not possible to get out as a board because I couldn’t do it on my own,” Parker said.
Incredible range
Golden Concert Choir members reflect on high,
BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Almost ve years ago, the 45-50 members of the Golden Concert Choir went home and, as with everyone else in the world, their de nition of “normal” changed very quickly.
Rehearsals were now over Zoom; the usual May concert was recorded and spliced together; and more than half the participants didn’t participate virtually and didn’t return when in-person rehearsals resumed.
At its lowest point, the choir had about a dozen members in fall 2020 and spring 2021.
low notes of last 5 years
As 12-year member Jan Kachenko summarized, “It has been a slow return.”
e nonpro t choir, which was founded in 2000 and had about 60 members at one point in its early years, rehearses weekly at Calvary Church, and hosts performances in December and May.
Kachenko and other members who were active during the pandemic were thankful that the Golden Concert Choir is not only still around, but has added new members to its roster and has become more integrated into the larger Golden community.
Accompanist Kris Wittry described how the choir members have always impressed her with their passion for and dedication to music. Many of them don’t work in music professionally, she said, but they still spend a great deal of time and money perfecting their art.
“ ey humble me with their dedication,” she continued.
Five years later…
WESTMINSTER WINDOW
Now, though, choir membership has nally returned to pre-pandemic levels, President Sally Berger said.
e Golden Concert Choir had 47 members for its fall 2024 season. It was nalizing its roster at its rst spring rehearsal Jan. 6, but Berger expected similar numbers.
Jim Banks, the former president, and Berger said the choir was mostly seniors at one point. us, they were happy that so many younger people have joined the choir over the last two years.
e Golden Concert Choir’s most recent performance on Dec. 7 had a record 160 attendees, which Banks and Berger attributed to the growing membership and welcoming community.
While March 2020 was a strange time for everyone, choirs took a major hit early on.
One of the rst recorded superspreader events in the United States was a March 10 choir practice in Skagit County, Washington. Of the 60 choir members who attended, 53 later contracted COVID-19, at least three were hospitalized, and two died, according to articles by the Seattle Times and the Los Angeles Times.
Members of the Golden Concert Choir rehearse Jan. 6 at Calvary Church. In the five years since the initial COVID-19 shutdowns, the choir has navigated several changes such as low membership, virtual rehearsals and concerts with no audience.
PHOTO BY CORINNE WESTEMAN
In a March 29, 2020 article, the Los Angeles Times reported: “Experts said the choir outbreak is consistent with a growing body of evidence that the virus can be transmitted through aerosols — particles smaller than 5 micrometers that can oat in the air for minutes or longer.”
us, the incident was later regarded as “one of the most pivotal transmission episodes in understanding the virus,” the Seattle Times described in March 2021.
Banks recalled hearing about that practice in March 2020, around the same time the state implemented the initial wave of COVID-19 restrictions.
e choir then started meeting via Zoom. Of the 45-50 members who were in the choir that semester, about 20 transitioned to Zoom, Banks and Berger said.
“We lost a lot of people who couldn’t do online (rehearsals),” Berger said.
While the remaining members tried to continue socializing online, Kachenko said she missed the camaraderie.
e Golden Concert Choir had also been developing a chamber choir before everything shut down in March 2020, and wasn’t revived when in-person singing resumed. As a member, Kachenko was disappointed when it was dissolved and said she’d like to revisit the idea now that the choir has returned to its pre-pandemic membership levels.
at spring, the Golden Concert Choir’s traditional concert was unusual. Each member recorded themselves singing and their director spliced everyone’s audio together. Kachenko said it was an especially weird experience, as it was hard singing chorale pieces alone.
Even when members resumed in-person rehearsals, the experience wasn’t quite the same. Membership was down signi cantly, and the choir had at least two concerts with no audience because of COVID-19 precautions.
In summer 2023, it hosted a membership drive and grew its membership from 20-25 to about 35 for its fall 2023 season. Berger and Banks said the choir couldn’t have kept going without Calvary Church’s support, as well as the broader community’s.
Here to stay
While it was a very rough few years for the choir and its members, Kachenko and Berger said some good things came out of the whole experience.
Technology was the biggest one, as attending rehearsals virtually became a permanent component of the choir. Berger said members can still Zoom in even if they’re sick or out of town. One member even lives out of state but joins the choir virtually every week.
Kachenko explained how, due to an injury, she attended a month of rehearsals virtually ahead of the Dec. 7 concert. Pre-pandemic, missing that many rehearsals would’ve meant she couldn’t sing in the Dec. 7 concert. However, she said it wasn’t an issue because of the virtual rehearsals.
Overall, Kachenko said, the last ve years have been “quite interesting” for the choir and its members, with plenty of challenges and changes to navigate.
However, she added, she appreciated how the choir still feels like a community, and especially loved the big crowd at the Dec. 7 concert and “singing Christmas carols from around the world.”
e Golden Concert Choir’s next performance is at 4 p.m. May 3 at Calvary Church. e choir will be singing classical-style pieces from various requiem masses. Berger said it will also double as a fundraising event.
For more information, visit goldenconcertchoir.org.
CLARIFICATION
In the Jan. 2 Transcript story titled “Golden Residents Count moving forward with petition despite municipal center’s approval,” City Clerk Monica Mendoza was quoted as saying the city has never had a special election in May before nor had it hosted a special election for a ballot issue.
However, in the days since the story’s publication, Mendoza has clari ed how Golden hosted a special election for a sales-tax ballot question in May 1991.
e Transcript covered the 1991 election at the time and has recently revisited it regarding the city’s larger discussion on Certi cates of Participation.
Altos and sopranos in the Golden Concert Choir rehearse Jan. 6 at Calvary Church. The choir will host its annual spring concert May 3 at Calvary Church.
Basses and tenors in the Golden Concert Choir rehearse Jan. 6 at Calvary Church. Jan. 6 marked the choir’s first rehearsal of the spring 2025 semester.
PHOTOS BY CORINNE WESTEMAN
I’ll Say It Again:
The Mill Levy Should Be a Required Field on MLS Listings
The dollar amount of property taxes has always been a data field on the MLS, because buyers need to know how much they should expect to pay if they purchase a listing. But that number does not provide context to the home buyer. In other words, how do the taxes for this home compare with the taxes for a home of the same value nearby, across town, or elsewhere in the metro area? The answer is in the mill levy.
A few years ago, REcolorado (the Denver MLS) and other MLSs added a “yes/no” field for metropolitan tax district, but how much does that tax district add to the property taxes for that listing? MLS listings don’t currently have a data field for mill levy.
some counties, including Denver, just give the total mill levy and don’t, as far as I could tell, indicate how much of that mill levy is from a metro tax district.
valuing the home. That cost is literally hidden from the buyer of a home in any metropolitan tax district.
signs to each parcel.
Some metro districts have a zero mill levy, but some metro tax districts have mill levies so high that they double the tax bill for a home compared to a comparable one nearby that is not in that tax district.
A good broker should let a buyer know the premium he or she is paying to buy a home in such a district, but that broker cannot currently get that information from the MLS listing. The broker would have to go to the assessor’s web page for that listing in the county where that home is located and look at the breakdown of mill levies for that house.
Jefferson County provides the breakdown of mill levies by each taxing jurisdiction, but
An example of how much taxes can vary can be found in two Jeffco homes that sold in the last few months. One house in the Mesa Meadows section of Golden which sold for $1,500,000 has a mill levy of 91, like all homes in the City of Golden, which has no metro tax districts. The tax bill for that home is $6,761. Meanwhile, a house three miles to the north in a metro tax district which sold for $972,500 has a mill levy of 165, resulting in a 2024 tax bill of $10,105, a $3,344 difference.
A metropolitan tax district is created to fund the infrastructure (roads, gutters, sewers, water lines, sidewalks, etc.) for a new subdivision. Instead of the developer paying those costs, a bond issue provides the funds for that purpose, and home buyers in that subdivision will be paying an extra mill levy for two or more decades to pay off those bonds.
In the above example, the metro tax district’s mill levy is 70 mills. The owner of that home will pay $100,000 or more over time for the infrastructure costs. In Golden, those costs were paid for by the developer or the city. Yet, an appraiser or real estate broker would not factor that long-term expense when
Does a Seller Say They Won’t Repair Anything?
Every buyer should hire a professional inspector, even if a home is sold “as-is.” That’s a bogus term intended to convey that the seller won’t correct any defects uncovered by the buyer’s inspector. I call it “bogus,” however, because the contract does or should contain an inspection termination deadline, and, even if it doesn’t, the buyer always retains the right to inspect the property.
If your inspector finds a serious issue, you can threaten to terminate because of it, and it’s likely the seller will agree to deal with it rather than lose the contract and start over, in which case he must disclose the newly found issue to the next buyer.
That being said, the seller could still call the buyer’s bluff, especially if the buyer’s agent has given the listing agent the impression that the buyer loves the house and would
not let a few thousand dollars in repairs stand in the way of getting a house they love.
That was the situation with a listing of mine. I had been told that the buyer lost out on a prior listing, and their offer had a clause saying they would beat any competing offer by $5,000. That won them the contract, but my seller (who met the buyers a couple times during showings and inspection) knew how much the buyer loved the property and wouldn’t want to lose it.
Therefore, when the inspection objection included a demand for a 5-figure concession to fix a major health and safety problem that any other seller would have agreed to fix, my seller refused, and the demand was withdrawn.
Remember: getting under contract is only the beginning; inspection is a negotiation, too.
When an appraiser or real estate broker values a home, they look at square footage, lot size, garage, bedrooms/bathrooms — in other words, everything but the tax rate (and the HOA dues) when doing an appraisal or comparative market analysis. Yet, the bottom line cost of owning homes in a metropolitan tax district can be dramatically higher.
That is why I have argued for over a decade that REcolorado should include the mill levy for each listing and not just the dollar amount of the property taxes.
Some counties make it easier than others to find the mill levy. In Jefferson County, the assessor’s website breaks down the mill levy from every taxing jurisdiction. A link provides the dollar subtotals and total.
You can, however, calculate the tax bill from the assessor’s website by multiplying the mill levy by the assessed valuation of the property. The assessed valuation for residential real estate statewide is currently 7.15% of the “full valuation” which the assessor as-
When you purchase a home that is within a homeowner’s association, state law requires that you receive a wide array of documents, financial and otherwise, about that association.
These include, for example, the covenants, the rules and regulations, financial statements, bylaws, budget, reserve study, the minutes of the last six months of board meetings, and the minutes of the most recent annual membership meeting.
The contract to buy and sell a home in Colorado provides deadlines for providing these association documents, objecting to them, and resolving any objections. A buyer can terminate a contract and get the earnest money deposit refunded if he or she is unhappy with what those documents reveal.
For example, the reserves of the association may be insufficient, suggesting that a special assessment is likely. The minutes might reveal issues which are upsetting to some members, or legal action which the association is undertaking, at some expense, to enforce its rules against one or more members. These and other reasons could exist that might cause the buyer to terminate the contract.
Very few listing brokers make those documents available to prospective buyers in ad-
Thus, if your home has a full valuation of $1,000,000, the assessed valuation would be $71,500. That’s the number against which the mill levy is calculated. A mill levy of 100 would compute to a property tax bill of $7,150. It’s called a “mill” levy (from the Latin word for thousand) because it is levied against each thousand dollars of value. Thus, 100 mills x 71.5 = $7,150.
The math becomes complicated when the state legislature says, as it did last year, that $55,000 should be subtracted from the full valuation before calculating the assessed valuation. How much did that reduce taxes? $55,000 of reduced full valuation is worth $3,932.50 in reduced assessed valuation. At 100 mills, that’s worth about $393.25 off the home’s tax bill.
Although giving the total mill levy for each MLS listing would be a great improvement, the best way to inform buyers of the effect of a metropolitan tax district would be to say that there is such a tax district, and to add a separate field to enter the number of mills for that tax district.
vance of going under contract, but why not?
Recently, at an open house, a visitor told our broker associate that in California the questions he was asking about the HOA (such as why the HOA dues are so high) would be readily ascertainable in advance rather than only after going under contract.
When we have been on the buyer side, we have rarely found that a listing agent already has the HOA documents — and answers to important HOA questions — to provide us. That got us thinking, and the answer came last week when Pam Giarratano, our sales rep at First Integrity Title, brought to our office meeting Julietta Voronaov from Rexera. For a reasonable fee, Rexera provides all those required HOA documents prior to going on the MLS, so we can provide them to interested buyers and their agents.
Currently Rexera’s service is only available through our preferred title company, First Integrity Title. After Julietta’s presentation, our broker associates and I agreed that from now on, when we list a property that is located in an HOA, we will use First Integrity and order the pre-listing package from Rexera. We look forward to providing complete HOA information in advance from now on for all our listings that are located in a homeowner’s association.
As seen from Golden’s Heritage Road, snow covers Green Mountain Jan. 7 as the heavy cloud cover breaks to reveal blue skies. Due to cold, cloudy conditions, very little snow from the Jan. 6-7 storm melted during the day Jan. 7.
Snow collects atop a Golden residence’s snowman decoration near Kimball Avenue Jan. 7. The area received a
inches of snow overnight Jan. 6-7.
On Jan. 7, birds land in a snow-covered coniferous tree near Heritage Road. The Jan. 6-7 storm marked Golden’s first snowstorm of 2025.
RANGE
Processing grief, shock and criticism
For many board members, the crisis has been a deeply personal and emotional experience, compounded by accusations from some in the community who have accused the board of not prioritizing children’s safety.
“I have felt very defensive,” Reed said. “When I hear the implication that somehow we don’t care about kids, my rst impulse is to say, you know, every month, six women sit on that dais. Four of them have children in our schools. One of them has grandchildren in our schools... e notion that we would not care about the safety of children is appalling.”
Reed re ected on how such accusations
stem from fear and uncertainty, sentiments she understands given the gravity of the situation.
“When people are afraid, they desperately want answers and understanding. ey want a narrative they can wrap their head around as quickly as possible,” she said. “What I’m going to promise is that we’re going to look hard at what happened, and we are going to gure out everything we could have done if there are things we could have done.”
Others expressed deep shock and horror that someone they knew could have potentially been a child predator.
“ is is really hard,” board member Michelle Applegate said. “As a parent, at all levels, the feelings — they are really strong. It’s all the things: the shock, the horror, the fear. Knowing that our entire community is reeling…it’s been very emotional, it’s been very scary, it’s been very sad.”
Board member Erin Kenworthy said she called Weiss a friend and spoke about her complex emotions.
“I considered our former Chief of Schools a friend and a colleague, and so I’m grieving the loss of a version of a person I thought I knew,” Kenworthy said. “ ere are good days and there are bad days...My heart is broken for that family and for anybody who’s been impacted or victimized by any adult in our community who crosses boundaries with kids.”
Reed, re ecting on her time as a teacher at Columbine High School when the shooting occurred, shared how the current crisis echoes past experiences of community trauma.
“What I learned that day is that you never know anyone and that you move through the world with people you think you know well and trust, and any one of them is capable of doing horrible things,” Reed said.
Learning from the past
Reed said she invited John Stefano, Je co school board president at the time of the Columbine shooting, and Frank DeAngelis, former principal of Columbine High School, to share their experience handling a major crisis that had a signi cant impact on the educational environment.
“Great tragedy a ects many people and is something you can’t control or x,” Stefano said. “Your job is to lead by example... people don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.”
DeAngelis emphasized the importance of keeping students rst.
“Our No. 1 priority is our students, and we already have the foundation in place. What we have to do is continue to build upon that foundation,” DeAngelis said. “When families go through di cult things, they nd ways to come together, and that’s what we’re going to do. We’re going to help each other, whatever that will take.”
Stefano and DeAngelis also provided speci c guidance on crisis management. Stefano advised the board to prioritize transparency while avoiding unnecessary chaos.
“ e media will run its natural cycle, and you have to let it,” Stefano said. “Focus on your community’s concerns because their needs are di erent and more immediate than the media’s narrative.”
“Tragedies reveal what we can improve and where we can strengthen our systems,” Stefano added. “Use this moment to ensure better protections for students and stronger relationships with the community.”
Looking ahead
e meeting also focused on tangible steps the board can take to improve communication and crisis response. Board members discussed revising policies, establishing clearer communication protocols and partnering with experts to ensure the district is prepared for future challenges.
“We cannot change the past, but we can do better in the future, and we will,” Parker said.
Kenworthy underscored the importance of confronting the situation head-on.
“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced,” she said, quoting James Baldwin. “We can’t x this, but we can face it together.”
As the investigation continues, board members acknowledged the importance of balancing transparency with maintaining the integrity of law enforcement efforts.
“ e only way forward is as a united team,” Applegate said.
e board plans to revisit its policies in the coming weeks, focusing on student safety and crisis preparedness.
Je co school board members, John DeStefano, Frank DeAngelis and Tracy Dorland meet to discuss the aftermath of the investigation into the district’s former Chief of Schools. PHOTO BY SUZIE GLASSMAN
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Finding Beth Miller
Cold case in 1983 disappearance of Idaho Springs girl getting new attention from local police
BY CHRIS KOEBERL CKOEBERL@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Idaho Springs police are re-examining every piece of evidence, witness accounts and timelines to answer one question: “What happened to Beth Miller in 1983?”
Sgt. Ryan Frost of the Idaho Springs Police Department has spent hundreds of hours, by his own account, digging through records and evidence to explain why Idaho Springs resident Beth Miller went for a jog in the morning of Aug. 16, 1983 and never came back.
As the Idaho Springs Police department approaches full sta ng, Police Chief Nathan Buseck said he saw an opportunity and Frost’s passion to dedicate time to the endless questions still circulating around Miller’s disappearance.
Buseck added that the Idaho Springs police investigation, undertaken early in 2024, has been kept “close to vest” for more than six months as investigators tried to recreate an unbiased timeline of events leading to Miller’s disappearance.
“We wanted to get it to a point, where I think we are now, where it’s organized enough that now I need the public’s help,” Frost said.
Miller was eventually reported missing to police by family members at 9 p.m. Aug. 16, according to records.
Investigators say her parents were concerned when she wasn’t home for dinner and asked her brothers and sisters to look for her as she often worked as a babysitter for neighborhood families.
Reports describe Miller as a “loving and outgoing person who liked to go to dances and was very well-liked in the community.”
Almost immediately, Idaho Springs police at the time considered the disappearance to be a “nefarious act,” Frost said.
When Miller left for her jog she was wearing only a T-shirt, jogging shorts and shoes. She left $107 of babysitting money behind, according to Frost.
According to Frost, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation maintained at least 17 boxes of investigational material collected in the initial and ongoing investigation into the disappearance.
Frost said he is sifting through every page, in every box, looking for that “one thing” that may have been overlooked, disregarded or never mentioned by witnesses, friends or family.
“I try to nd the little thing, maybe something somebody missed, maybe wasn’t investigated thoroughly enough,” Frost said.
Recently the Idaho Springs police department has taken to social media in an e ort to nd “that needle in the haystack” from someone who knows, heard or thought their information would be “irrelevant,” Frost said.
“If people think the insigni cant stu doesn’t matter, it does,” he said. “All I need is just one little thing to help me.”
An original runaway/missing person report obtained by the Clear Creek Courant details the minimal facts recorded by investigators in the case.
e report states Miller was last seen at 10 a.m. Aug. 16 by her sister when “Beth,” as she was commonly known, asked if she wanted to go for a jog.
According to detectives, Miller was training to join the Clear Creek High School basketball team when she entered the ninth grade later that month.
mer convenience shop, 7-11, at 23rd and Colorado Boulevard at 10:30 a.m.
After that day and time, Miller became a ghost of speculation, rumors and perpetual innuendo, according to Idaho Springs police.
“ e hard thing with this case is there is no evidence. e only evidence I have are the people who saw her,” Frost said. Investigators say they’ve spent hundreds of hours trying to separate the trivial from questionable and possibly overlooked tips and information in the thousands of investigation records.
Frost said the CBI o ered to scan and record available information as a custodian of the case and le them digitally for the Idaho Springs Police Department. e les include detailed maps of areas of interest and scouting areas.
To this date, Buseck said, the department is conducting preliminary scouting of a few areas to identify locations for more extensive searches.
Despite 42 years since Miller’s vanishing, Buseck said the expediency of time is a factor moving forward.
“My fear is 10 years from now, 15-20 years, it becomes exponentially more difcult because you start to lose your witnesses,” Buseck said.
Referencing, cross-checking and repeating is how investigators say this cold case will be resolved.
“Someone knows something,” Buseck said. “I think over time there are instances where people may have information… they’re unsure if they should reach out to law enforcement and I think that publicizing this case is a nal push to see if that one person has that information.”
According to investigators, several persons of interest in the disappearance were brought before a Grand-Jury in 2008, but no one was ever indicted.
“Closure” is a word with multiple denitions, explanations and platitudes, according to criminal investigators interviewed through the years by this reporter. is case is personal, based on the tone of local police.
“ at’s our No. 1 goal: Beth needs to have a proper burial,” Frost said. “I say she needs to come home because what happened to her, she didn’t deserve.”
Any information or tips can be sent to rfrost@idahospringsco.com or by calling 303-567-4291.
14-year-old Idaho Springs resident Elisabeth Ann Miller went for a jog in August of 1983 and hasn’t been seen since. Police are asking the public for help. FILE PHOTO
Homelessness among families spiked in 2024
BY JENNIFER BROWN THE COLORADO SUN
Colorado saw one of the biggest increases in the nation in the number of families who were homeless in 2024 — a 134% jump from the previous year, according to a federal report that painted the state’s homelessness crisis in a harsher light than previous regional counts.
e rise put the state among four in the country, including Illinois, Wyoming and Hawaii, where the number of homeless families more than doubled. e results have advocates in Colorado calling for further investment in prevention programs to keep more families from slipping into homelessness.
Colorado was one of 4 states where rates more than doubled, HUD report says SEE HOMELESSNESS, P14
e news, part of the U.S. Housing and Urban Development annual report on homelessness, made clear that while Colorado made progress in sheltering people who had been living on the streets, it saw a huge increase in families with children who were living in shelters. e count — unlike the Denver area homeless count released a few months ago — includes the thousands of migrants who were sleeping in cityfunded hotel shelters last winter. Here’s a deeper look at the numbers and what the federal report revealed about homelessness in Colorado compared with the rest of the nation.
What does the report say about family homelessness?
e nationwide count, taken on a single night in January 2024, was the highest ever recorded at 771,480 people living outside, in homeless shelters, campgrounds, airports or vehicles. at’s about 23 out of every 10,000 people in the United Streets.
HUD o cials pointed to several reasons, including a “national a ordable housing crisis,” as well as rising in ation coupled with stagnant wages, and “persisting e ects of systemic racism” that have stretched homelessness services. e federal report also pointed to the rise in immigration and public health crises including the COVID pandemic. Most states, 39 of them plus Washington, D.C., reported increases in the number of families with children who were homeless.
e o cial counts do not include families “doubled up” with other people, such as living in friends’ basements or moving in with relatives. ey also do not include “couch sur ng,” which is common for younger people, ages 18-24, who are facing housing instability.
is means the count of families who cannot a ord their
A screenshot of a HUD graphic showing the increase in the number of homeless families with children across the nation. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
own home or apartment is likely much higher than the federal count shows.
e states that received the highest numbers of migrants from South America during the past two years were also among those with the highest increases in family homelessness. at included Colorado, Illinois and New York.
Nationwide, homelessness among families with children rose 39% from the 2023 count, while overall homelessness increased 18%.
Nearly 150,000 children were homeless across the nation on the night of the count, which was 32,618 more children than the prior year.
Homelessness among veterans, Black people is improving
e good news was about veteran homelessness, which was one segment of the population to decline — by 8% nationally and 44% in Colorado.
People who identi ed as Black, African American or African were overrepresented among the homeless population. Black people, who make up about 12% of the U.S. population, accounted for 32% of people who were homeless on the night of the count. is was an improvement from 2023, when Black people made up 37% of the homeless population.
Why is the federal report di erent from counts in Colorado?
e number of homeless families grew by nearly 50%, to 3,136 from 2,101, according to the seven-county report released in August. at was bad, but not nearly as dramatic as the federal government’s 134% increase.
at’s because the metro report did not include the 4,300 new migrants, mainly from South America, who were sleeping in city-funded shelters on the night of the tally.
e federal report counted 18,715 who are homeless statewide, including 8,519 families.
e Metro Denver Homeless Initiative, which organizes the annual January count, said that leaving migrants out of the count was the best way to determine “the most accurate information of those experiencing homelessness on a single night.” at 4,300 number has dropped to zero since the city has shut down its seven hotel shelters that had been lled with recent migrants during the height of the immigration.
Instead, the city has focused e orts on an asylum-seeker program that o ers rental assistance and job training.
is year, when volunteers spread out in the dark at the end of this month to count people living outside and in shelters, migrants who are homeless will be counted among the rest, the homeless initiative said.
e headline from Denver’s count was that fewer people were living outside, which was expected after Mayor Mike Johnston campaigned on a promise to house 1,000 people by the end of his rst year in o ce.
e city’s drop in unsheltered homelessness was among the largest in the nation, in line with Houston and better than Atlanta, Chicago, Seattle and Washington, D.C.
ere were 1,273 people sleeping outside in Denver on the January night volunteers and outreach workers conducted the count, down from 1,423 a year prior.
e regional count includes Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomeld, Denver, Douglas and Je erson counties.
e federal count tallies up so-called “pointin-time counts” that happen across the na-
tion, including in the seven-county Denver metro area, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins and other locations across Colorado. HUD requires cities across the country to do the count every year.
e Denver count found that the number of people living in shelters, transitional housing, tents and on the streets of Denver climbed to 6,539 from 5,818 the previous year. In the sevencounty metro area, homelessness rose 10% to 9,977 people.
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Je co school support workers’ report to school board highlights worker concerns, e orts to rebuild trust
BY SUZIE GLASSMAN SGLASSMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Leaders from the Je co Educational Support Professionals Association met with the district’s school board in December, urging the board to prioritize competitive wages and bene ts for support sta while acknowledging the district’s nancial challenges.
e conversation, which was at times tense, underscored lingering frustrations from last year’s negotiations and highlighted both sides’ calls for improved collaboration and trust in the future.
“Without communication, there is no relationship,” said JESPA President Zander Kaschub, who called for open dialogue to support workers and students.
“I want to make it clear that we remain committed to ghting for students and our community,” Kaschub said. “ is might be a di cult conversation today, but we’re here, and we want to have it.”
Amid the friction, both sides expressed a willingness to rebuild trust and focus on shared goals, signaling a cautious step toward collaboration.
A strained relationship
Tensions from last year’s contentious negotiations surfaced throughout the December meeting. Kaschub criticized the district’s decision to hire a “unionbusting” lawyer early in the negotiation process, calling it a betrayal of worker trust.
“After a mere three hours of negotiat-
ing, the district hired an anti-union lawyer,” Kaschub said. “We supported board members who ran on pro-worker platforms, so the lack of communication was confusing and hurtful.”
Fellow JESPA member Sarah McClintock agreed.
“When the district hired a lawyer who made more in a few sessions than I earn in a year, it felt like a slap in the face,” McClintock said.
Kaschub also described reaching out to individual board members last year to address process concerns but only received a response from one, fueling further frustrations.
“ e concern is that we could potentially get to a point this year where we need to communicate with you and we want transparency,” Kaschub said.
“Again, the issue is, if we do run into any problems, we want access to the leaders that we’ve elected into Je co.”
Board member Paula Reed expressed a willingness to nd ways to improve communication in the future but explained the reasoning behind not meeting individually with union members.
“No individual board member has any power without the others. We all have to work together, and if we’re all getting the same message at the same time, that’s better,” she said.
Reed said the board must adhere to Colorado’s sunshine law, which requires collective decision-making and prohibits individual board members from negotiating outside o cial channels.
Mount Evans brings recovery
Financial hurdles and shared goals
JESPA leaders acknowledged the district’s nancial constraints but urged the board to prioritize competitive wages and bene ts for support sta .
Reed reiterated that there’s little wiggle room in the district’s budget.
“Colorado funds its schools $2,000 to $3,000 less per student than the national average,” Reed noted, adding that 87% of the district’s budget is already allocated to salaries and compensation.
“You deserve more….If we had the means to do it, we would. So we continue to nagle and massage and try to gure out how to get every penny we can for compensation out of our budget, but
that is our biggest obstacle, in my opinion, funding,” Reed continued.
Board member Danielle Varda agreed and emphasized the board’s commitment to addressing worker concerns within the district’s nancial limitations.
“I guarantee these are the ve people who will work hardest to meet your requests,” she said.
Superintendent Tracy Dorland added that she’s worked with many di erent boards over her career and that this one is one of the most uni ed regarding raises and its concern and care for employees.
Je co superintendent cancels State of the
Je erson County Superintendent Tracy Dorland canceled the district’s planned State of the District address in the wake of the death of the district’s former Chief of Schools, David
BY SUZIE GLASSMAN SGLASSMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Je erson County Superintendent Tracy Dorland has canceled the district’s planned State of the District address on Jan. 9 following the death of the district’s former Chief of Schools, David Weiss, and revelations of an investigation alleging his possession of child pornography materials.
Weiss died earlier this month from an apparent gunshot wound that evidence suggests was self-in icted while visiting family in Washington County,
Maryland, according to the Washington County Sheri ’s O ce.
“Right now, we are putting additional time and attention on providing support where it is needed most as we face this challenge head-on, together with our school and district leaders,” Dorland said. “For that reason, the State of the District event is no longer happening on January 9.”
Instead, Dorland said the district will host a series of digital updates later this month.
JESPA leaders meet with the Je co school board in December 2024. JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Weiss, and revelations of an investigation alleging his possession of child pornography materials.
PHOTO BY DOLLY DEHERRERA
Je co clerk launches campaign for secretary of state
Gonzalez aims to expand voting rights
BY SUZIE GLASSMAN SGLASSMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Je erson County Clerk and Recorder Amanda Gonzalez o cially launched her campaign for the o ce of Colorado Secretary of State this week, pledging to prioritize voter access and election security if elected. Gonzalez, the rst Latina to serve as Je co Clerk, aims to make history again as Colorado’s rst Latina secretary of state.
“It is a privilege to announce that I am running to become Colorado’s next Secretary of State,” Gonzalez said. “Voting is the way we express hope. e way we show love for our community. e way we make our voices heard. I promise to safeguard Coloradans’ access to the ballot box and to ght for secure elections that work for every Colorado voter.”
Elected to a four-year term in 2022, Gonzalez oversees one of the most public-facing o ces in Colorado government, overseeing safe and secure elections, running the county’s ve motor vehicle o ces, providing marriage licenses and keeping the county’s public real estate records.
Previously, as executive director of Colorado Common Cause, Gonzalez helped create Colorado’s independent redistricting commission and expand ballot access for historically underrepresented communities.
One of those initiatives included advocating for a 2024 law mandating that county clerks and sheri s establish at least one day of in-person voting at jails and detention centers for eligible incarcerated voters.
Gonzalez played a key role in implementing the law locally, enabling people like Jesus Gonzalez, a Je erson County inmate, to vote for the rst time.
“ is is just one more example of how our democracy should work for everyone. If you are eligible to vote, you should be
important, and always prioritized by Jeffco, is student safety. Right now, that includes a law enforcement investigation that leads to justice.”
able to vote. And I hope that we see this throughout the country,” Gonzalez said at the time.
The role of secretary of state Colorado’s secretary of state oversees elections, voter registration and campaign nance compliance, making the position critical to maintaining the integrity of the state’s democratic processes.
e o ce also collaborates with county clerks to address election challenges.
Gonzalez’s background includes roles as a policy analyst, sta attorney, small business CEO, nonpro t leader and adjunct election law and Chicano studies professor. She says her experience prepares her for the role.
Gonzalez’s campaign comes amid growing attention to nationwide voting access and election integrity. If elected, Gonzalez said she pledges to build on Colorado’s reputation as a leader in secure, transparent and accessible elections.
e decision comes as the community grapples with the shocking news of the investigation and its implications.
“Educating students and providing safe environments in which they can succeed and thrive is my life’s work. I want to be clear that any crime against a child is indefensible,” Dorland said. “What is most
e Je erson County Sheri ’s O ce con rmed the ongoing investigation but stated that the matter does not appear to involve any individuals within the district.
“ e district has not been given any information to date on whether the personal activities of the former Chief of Schools involved anyone in Je co. What
“Our democracy is strongest when every
said in her announcement.
is known is that the investigation is focused solely on this former employee,” Dorland noted.
In the two weeks since the investigation began, the district has faced a mix of support and frustration from families and sta .
“Over the course of the past two weeks, I have received messages of support and messages of frustration regarding the sudden and shocking news,” Dorland said, adding that the district is working with law enforcement to release infor-
mation as it becomes available. She also emphasized the importance of allowing investigators to work thoroughly.
“While I know this timeline is challenging, it is important that we give investigators the time they need to thoroughly examine any evidence,” she said.
Details on the upcoming digital updates will be announced in the coming weeks. e district has pledged to keep the community informed as the JCSO investigation progresses.
NEW YEAR, NEW PLAYS
The Su ragette’s Murder By Sandy Rustin
Directed by Margot Bordelon
Coloradan’s voice is heard,” Gonzalez
Je co Clerk and Recorder Amanda Gonzalez CREDIT: RECAP PHOTOGRAPHY
Saddle up and mosey on over to the Colorado Cowboy Gathering
The Old West. Have you ever really thought about where that actually is? I mean, we have all seen loads of movies about it and heard stories and know names like Dodge City Kansas, Tombstone Arizona, Cheyenne Wyoming, Deadwood South Dakota, El Paso Texas, Virginia City Nevada and Calico California. at’s just a few of them. But if you look at a map and check out where all those places are, you’ll quickly gure out that our town, Golden, as well as several other Colorado towns that were around and thriving back in those days, sit right smack in the middle of any map of the Old West that you dig up.
Yeah, back in the late 1800s, Golden pretty much represented everything you have come to imagine about famous cowboys, gun ghters, gold miners, frontier justice and for a long time, there were probably more horses living here than people. is was the heart of the Old West and that sign spanning across Washington Avenue downtown is no joke. “Howdy folks! Welcome to Golden, where the West lives.”
Of course, we all know that Bu alo Bill is buried up on Lookout Mountain, but
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the number of other colorful characters that found their way to this town for a while is astounding. ere are plenty of good books on the subject, so I won’t go into all that now. Just drop by the Golden Library and ask one of the librarians. ey’ll point you in the right direction.
So, with all that history behind us, it’s pretty tting that each year they choose to host the Colorado Cowboy Gathering here in Golden at the time that the National Western Stock Show is happening in Denver.
2025 marks the 34th year that this has been going on and it will be happening this Friday and Saturday, January 17 and 18 at the Bu alo Rose Event Center.
So, what is it? Well, e Colorado Cowboy Gathering is a festival of Western Music, poetry and story-telling that celebrates cowboy heritage, traditions, and entertainment. And since it’s run by professional poets and story-tellers, I’ll take the liberty of quoting then directly from
their website:
“At the double-C G, we believe in a world where a handshake means something. We also believe that the Code of the West is a powerful way to teach our children to live a life of integrity, commitment, and respect. e CCG celebrates the wisdom, artistry, and ingenuity of Western folkways with our two-day event – a vital link to the past, present and future.
Each January, we kick o the new year with sights, sounds and imagery that take you beyond the con nes of life in the 21st century. As we carry this tradition forward, we hope you enjoy the tribute we pay to the past and lose yourself in the songs, poems and stories of the artists, as our cowboys and cowgirls give voice to the Spirit of the West!
Cowboy Poetry, like ranching, has its roots deep in the sod and around the glow of camp res, yet is constantly changing with the times. We are proud to present to you the best the genre has to o er, as we reunite with some old friends, and welcome some brand-new faces to the out t!
Whether you are a neighbor from down the road, or visiting us from afar, we in-
Resilience: Acknowledging your limits and finding new options
In the weeks surrounding my diagnosis with Multiple Sclerosis, I began noticing a slight weakness in my right shoulder. It mostly showed up when I was brushing my hair. I would nish with a comb and my shoulder would be tired.
Over the course of 15 years, that little weakness became much more signi cant. Today, lifting my arm above my head is di cult, and honestly, some days I can’t do it. e weakness has extended throughout my right arm and down to my hand. I have stretches I do every day to keep my ngers from curling in toward my wrist and it is a chore to grab things using my right arm and hand. Tasks: writing, brushing my teeth, shaving, picking up a utensil and using it to eat, have become increasingly more di cult, sometimes impossible.
A physical therapy appointment where they measured the strength of my grip in both hands scored my right hand at a 12 on a scale of 100. A low score like that, a treasure if I were playing golf, was, in this situation, a cold splash of water in my face. For decades I was right-hand dominant, only using my left hand to support what I was doing with my right. As these issues have progressed, that way of operating has become impossible.
When my perspective focused on the limits of function in my right arm, the list of things I could not do was long, and the loss was bleak, insurmountable and devastating. I spent three years viewing my situation from that perspective. It was not a happy time.
I was able to move out of that di -
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vite you to experience all that a Cowboy Gathering has to o er, and we hope this sampler of each and every artist at this year’s Gathering will nd a permanent place on your heart’s playlist!”
Yeah, they kind of have way with words to describe it, don’t they? Anyway, it’s going to feature several well-known folks like e Russellers, Danny McCurry, Kacey/Jenna, Valerie Beard, Doug Figgs, Peggy Malone, Terry Nash, Patty Clayton, Floyd Beard and 3 Trails West. ere is an afternoon matinee and evening performances each day and tickets are available in several ways. It’s best to just go to their website at www.coloradocowboygathering.org and check it all out. ey have the bios of all the performers there too.
So, saddle up and mosey on over there if you want a real-life Old West experience. After all, you’re here in Golden!
John Akal is a well-known jazz artist/ drummer and leader of the 20-piece Ultraphonic Jazz Orchestra. He also is president of John Akal Imaging, professional commercial photography and multimedia production. He can be reached at jaimaging@aol.com.
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Spending other people’s money
cult spot and into a better space when I acknowledged my options. I have two hands and only one is impacted. When I left behind my belief that I was only able to do things with my right hand, I could see the strength in my left arm. With practice and perseverance, I learned to eat, shave, brush my teeth and hair and even button a shirt with my left hand. More than learning new skills, my lefthanded lessons have transformed my life, teaching me about resilience.
I have learned that resilience is not about ignoring things or pretending they are not there; in fact, it is quite the opposite. Resilience is about acknowledging your limits and nding options. It is about learning new things and seeing possibilities in complicated situations. Being resilient will not always nd you solutions that are easier, but it will nd you solutions; that is the real goal.
Let me give you an example, while typing has never been my strong suit, it is exponentially more di cult when you can only use your right hand about 50% of the time to support the key strike. Without resilience, I would be left trying to type with one hand, focused on how much slower my typing is because of my MS. When I step outside my narrow views focused on “ e way I always do it.” I see I live in a time with wonderful technology and that a dictation application on
my computer allows me to type faster than ever.
e two most di cult hurdles to nding resilience are opening yourself up to the idea that there are di erent ways of doing things and seeing people as ready to help you. Workarounds, when we are not in a resilient mindset, can seem to accentuate loss or feel like a cop-out. at type of stuck thinking is never helpful. When we open ourselves up to seeing other ways to do things, and we accept the challenge of trying those new ways, we nd boundless options, huge opportunities, and loving support. is is where resilience lives.
You have an incredible capacity for resilience. No matter the hurdle, seek out ways to do things di erently and learn about the depth of your resilience.
You’ve got this.
I hope that you will nd inspiration in my words and share those words of encouragement with those who need it. ank you to all who have shared stories with me so far, I love hearing from you as you nd helpful morsels in these columns and nd ways to encourage those around you. I can be contacted at jim.roome@gmail.com
Jim Roome lives in Arvada with his wife Beth. He spent 34 years in public education. Lessons learned from the one two punch of being diagnosed with MS shortly before his best friend was diagnosed with terminal cancer led him into a new pursuit as a freelance writer and speaker. He uses his life experiences and love of stories to inspire, educate and encourage local, national and international audiences.
A recent Transcript article stated that the City of Golden is purchasing an apartment building with six units for $1.35 million to “preserve naturally occurring a ordable housing units…”. e source of the funds used to purchase the apartment building, with no apparent sense of embarrassment, was the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) passed by Congress in 2021to “Deliver immediate relief to American families…” according to the overview shown on the White House web site. In addition, the City is setting aside another $0.5 million for “future property improvements”, also sourced from the ARPA.
I nd it remarkable that the City has had this slush fund in an account for years waiting for something to spend it on. e information on the White House web site says nothing about a municipality being able to purchase apartment buildings with this money. Can the city simply reappropriate money from the intended purpose to whatever they think is a good purpose, years later? As a taxpayer, my preference would be that this money be returned to the Federal Government. Does City Council not realize that the country now has a national debt exceeding $37 trillion or is this merely someone else’s problem? It appears that government never has enough money to satisfy all the “needs” that elected o cials can imagine. Also, is there an analog anywhere of a similar municipality using public funds and successfully having any measurable impact on “a ordable housing?” Without evidence that this really works, the City and taxpayers should be skeptical.
It is particularly galling that in September 2024, City Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting Ballot Measure 1A, de-Taboring Jefferson County. In 2024 the County over-collected property taxes by $30.5 million and is required to return this money to property owners. Ballot Measure 1A allows Je co to keep over-collected taxes going forward, e ectively increasing property taxes over $30 million per year based on the 2024 refund. So a few months before City Council is “preserving a ordable housing” they advocated for making housing more una ordable. It appears that they are talking out of both sides of their mouth.
Jim Roome
A comedic ode to Chekhov at Town Hall Center
Even the casual theater fan has probably come up against the name Anton Chekhov a time or two in their lives. He’s right up there with Shakespeare as one of the towering gures in the form. But his revered status doesn’t mean a little fun can’t be had at his expense.
For their rst production of 2025, Town Hall Center, 2450 Main St. in Littleton, is staging “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,” an absurdist comedy by Christopher Durang inspired by the works of Chekhov. But as Matthew Kepler, Town Hall’s artistic director explains, you don’t need to know anything about Chekhov’s works to have a good time.
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“You may nd some deeper connection and humor in some of the situations and jokes if you are a Chekhov scholar,” he said. “But it’s certainly not necessary to understand the plot or the jokes.”
“Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,” runs at the center from Friday, Jan. 17 through Sunday, Feb. 9. Most performances are at 7:30 p.m. ursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday.
According to the provided information, the show follows Vanya and his adopted sister Sonia, who live a simple life at their childhood home, where they spend their time reminiscing about days gone by and wondering what could’ve been. When their movie star sister, Masha, arrives unannounced and with plans to attend a very elite costume party with her young plaything, Spike, Vanya and Sonia’s peace is challenged in hilarious ways.
“ e great thing about Durang, and this play in particular, is that the setting is so much in our real world, but the things that happen within that reality are so absurd,” Kepler said. “ e juxtaposition of those two entities colliding keeps you surprised and laughing out loud.”
Comedy is always challenging to get right, but there’s an extra layer to this show because there are some dramatic scenes that collide with the hilarity. But this kind of challenging production is just the thing that drew Kepler and Town Hall to the show.
“ ough we’re mostly known for producing musicals, we do like to do a play for our patrons from time to time as many of our patrons enjoy plays as much as musicals,” he said. “ is play is very popular amongst theatre enthusiasts, so it’s a perfect t. It was the darling of the 2013 awards season on Broadway and won the Tony Award for Best Play.”
As is always the case, the main goal is to entertain audiences, and no matter your familiarity with Russian theatrical legends, you’ll come away with a new perspective on your own family and some laughs to boot.
“Maybe there’s some insight to be had on their own familial relationships. Maybe any problems they have with their own family members will pale by comparison to what our characters are dealing with,” Kepler said. “And nothing makes us feel better than to laugh — regardless
of our personal or societal struggles. It really gives us a vacation from our worries for a couple of hours and allows us to just live in the joy of laughter.”
For information and tickets, visit https:// townhallartscenter.org/ event/vanya-and-soniaand-masha-and-spike/.
‘Perseverance’ for the Year Ahead at Curtis Center
e beginning of the year is a great time to stockpile an important quality, one everybody needs: perseverance. “Perseverance” is also the name of the rst show of the year at the Curtis Center for the Arts, 2349 E. Orchard Road in Greenwood Village.
e exhibition features the work of Alicia Bailey, Catherine Chauvin, Melinda Laz and Sharon Strasburg. According to provided information, they’re four longtime friends who are “looking back at what once was, looking forward into uncertainty and Find the details at www.greenwoodvillage.com/2687/Curtis-Center-for-theArts.
Meet Lyle the Crocodile at the Arvada Center e Arvada Center welcomes the new year with a delightful children’s theater o ering, one certain to delight fans of a great story: “Lyle the Crocodile,” based on the beloved series by Bernard Waber. e production runs at the center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., from Tuesday, Jan. 21 through Friday, Feb. 28. Adapted for the stage by Kevin Kling, the eatre For Young Audiences production is a musical recommended for grades K-5. Information and tickets are available at https://arvadacenter.org/events/lylethe-crocodile.
Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Tank and the Bangas at the Bluebird Theater Music in New Orleans is in the very air people breathe. e group Tank and the Bangas gather all that music — everything from soul and rap to R&B and jazz — together into a form that is both entrancing and di cult to name. ere are elements of spoken word mixed with the music, but whatever you want to call it, the end result is impossible to forget. In support of their 2024 album, “ e Heart, e Mind, e Soul,” Tank and the Bangas are coming to the Bluebird eater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave. in Denver, at 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 17. ey’ll be joined by Austin Brown + BLVK CVSTLE for a night of music that is bound to be invigorating and uplifting.
Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail.com.
I have always wondered why elected o cials view government spending differently than they view spending in their
own household. Is it an adrenaline rush to spend other people’s money? My suggestion is that City Council contemplate the philosophy attributed to Henry David oreau, “ at government is best that governs least.”
Jerry Goedert Golden
Clarke Reader
Icing on the skate
Local outdoor rinks’ unique features, settings o er something for everyone
BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Winter sports reign supreme along the Front Range. While the mountains and foothills o er plenty of places to ski, snowboard, snowshoe and spike-hike, the Denver metro area has opportunities galore to ice-skate and play hockey.
During the winter holidays, several local cities like Denver and Arvada host outdoor skating rinks in shopping centers or town squares. Some are only open through local schools’ winter break, but others remain open through January or February, depending on conditions.
Hours and prices vary, but most rinks o er rental skates or people can bring their own for lower-priced admission.
Although there are plenty of indoor skating options, many skaters prefer outdoor rinks’ atmospheres and open-air conditions. ey enjoy soaking up the sunshine or embracing the cold, depending on the weather.
Lakewood’s Greg Daniels and his three teenage children said skating outdoors is “more fun, more festive.” Also, indoor rinks tend to host more intense skaters, while outdoor ones like e Rink at Belmar are more casual, they said.
Leesa Stone, a former Parker resident, felt likewise. She liked the atmosphere at Parker’s Ice Trail at Discovery Park, with its holiday lights around the perimeter and its open replaces for people to warm themselves.
Plus, at places like Evergreen Lake, people come just to enjoy the views and skate on a real lake.
“We love the beautiful surroundings, being nestled here in the mountains,” Commerce City’s Michael Scanlon said of Evergreen Lake. “It adds to the ambiance.”
Whether they were experts or new to the sport, the skaters said local rinks o er something for people of all ages and experience levels.
“Everyone should try it,” Denver’s Marie Duran said.
And, as her 7-year-old Charlotte added, even if people don’t like skating, most rinks are in locations where people can easily nd other activities, like walking, sledding or shopping.
The Rink at Belmar
e Durans rst visited e Rink at Belmar last year and had fun. So, when Charlotte started asking to go skating this winter, the family returned to Belmar Jan. 2.
e rink, which is presented by Quantum Fiber and made of real ice, is in the middle of Lakewood’s Belmar Shopping District.
sphere and holiday lights. Maddi Harris and Kian Larson, students at Evergreen High School, were visiting Belmar for a date night and decided to rent skates before their movie. e two had also been skating at Evergreen Lake before. While it has its advantages, they liked Belmar’s festive atmosphere with all the holiday lights and the decorated evergreen tree near the rink.
“I prefer the holiday spirit here,” Larson said.
Evergreen Lake
Lara De Beer was visiting the area from Belgium, and for her last day in town, Evergreen’s Colin Saunder decided they should go skating at Evergreen Lake. De Beer had never skated on a lake before, and Saunder hadn’t been out on Evergreen’s in a while, so Jan. 2 seemed like the perfect time to try out the ice. While the lake is several acres in size, skating is only allowed on a portion of it. e maintained section near the Evergreen Lake House has a large perimeter that skaters can take laps around, as well as about a dozen small rinks people can use to play hockey, practice their skating technique and more.
People can buy tickets ahead of time or purchase walk-up tickets on a rstcome, rst-served basis. Private bookings and skating lessons can also be booked online.
Charlotte, who’s a big roller-skating fan, has enjoyed learning to ice skate. Her mom said the smaller rink is ideal for people like Charlotte who are learning to skate.
Duran also felt that e Rink at Belmar was reasonably priced, wellmaintained and “fun for all ages.”
Daniels estimated he and his family have been coming to the Belmar rink for about 10 years. ey tried to go skating before Christmas, but it was very busy. So, they opted to do their annual skating night Jan. 2 instead.
e family frequently shops at Belmar, and liked how close and convenient the rink was for them and other Lakewood residents.
e Daniels have been to other rinks in the area, like the one at Evergreen Lake, but the Belmar one’s atmo-
Because it is a lake, the dates and hours it’s open is weather-dependent. It was scheduled to be open through at least Jan. 25, when it would host the Pond Hockey Championships, but anyone wanting to visit should call the hotline at 720-8801391.
De Beer and Saunder both enjoyed the pleasant weather and mountain scenery from the lake, with Saunder describing how unique and special it is compared to other rinks around Denver.
“ ere’s no place like it,” he said.
Small outdoor rinks like the one in downtown Denver tend to be crowded, but Evergreen Lake has plenty of space for everyone, he added.
Michael Scanlon and his children, Alex and Isabel, felt likewise, describing how they’ve been visiting Evergreen Lake annually since the late ‘90s. Michael said they love the excitement and energy that seems to be inherent among outdoor skating rinks.
However, he added, he felt like the lake’s seasons were getting shorter as the lake doesn’t freeze over as early in the winter as it used to. It’s also grown so popular that parking can be di cult, he said.
People skate at Evergreen Lake Jan. 2., amid Je erson County’s scenic foothills. Several skaters said the scenery is one of the reasons they enjoy skating at Evergreen Lake. PHOTO BY CORINNE WESTEMAN
ICE SKATING
He recommended that anyone wanting to visit Evergreen Lake “should get here right when it opens,” because it’s usually less crowded and the ice is in the best condition.
e Martinez family from Colorado Springs also went skating during a day trip to Evergreen.
Lauren Martinez said she appreciated how the rink had plenty of pushable skating aids for children. Her family also enjoyed the nearby sledding hill. Overall, she said, they would be open to visiting it again.
Parker Ice Trail at Discovery Park
Parker’s Josh Blaha and his family had planned to go skating in Denver during the evening Jan. 2. But that rink closed earlier in the evening, so they opted to visit the Parker Ice Trail at Discovery Park instead. It was right down the street and open later, he described.
“It’s nice to have something like this in our backyard,” he said of the ice trail.
Unlike a traditional rink, the Parker Ice Trail at Discovery Park is an ice-covered loop trail that’s about 450 feet around. It’s also not a perfect oval with some sharper corners to keep skaters on their toes.
In the summer, it’s a concrete walkway; but in the winter, sta members cover it with ice that they maintain with a Zamboni. It’s scheduled to be open for the season through Feb. 28.
While his family has been to other outdoor rinks, Blaha said they’re much farther away. Additionally, he thought the ice trail was a good size and didn’t feel too crowded.
Leesa Stone, who lived in Parker for more than 20 years before moving to Utah, was happy that Parker had an outdoor rink of its own.
She’s been skating before at e Pond Ice Rink at Southlands, saying that while she liked the lights at e Pond Ice Rink better, she overall liked the Parker Ice Trail more. She said it felt bigger and like that it was one-way only. Plus, the open replaces and overhead heater at the admissions booth are nice touches, she added.
Avery Jones and her family said the shape was also unique. ey thought it motivated some people to skate faster than they would at a regular rink, while others might go slower.
Like the Blaha family, Avery and Zach Jones said they appreciated having an outdoor skating feature so close to home. ey added that it was the perfect thing to do over the holidays, as it’s a very approachable activity for families.
So, whether it’s a family outing, date night, a casual jaunt to soak up the sun or a serious training session, skaters agree the Denver area is the place to be.
Denver’s Marie Duran, left, skates at The Rink at Belmar Jan. 2. Duran and her daughter wanted to come back after visiting the rink for the first time last year. PHOTOS BY CORINNE WESTEMAN
Lara De Beer, far left, and Evergreen’s Colin Saunder skate around Evergreen Lake Jan. 2. De Beer was visiting from Belgium, and Saunder thought skating at Evergreen Lake would be a fun activity for her last day visiting.
Parker’s Avery Jones helps her 5-year-old Rylee as she learns to skate Jan. 2 at the Parker Ice Trail at Discovery Park. The feature, which is a concrete walkway in the summer and is iced down in the winter, is scheduled to be open through Feb. 28.
An employee drives the Zamboni around The Rink at Belmar Jan. 2. The rink, which is scheduled to be open through Jan. 26, is in the middle of the Belmar Shopping District.
Colorado inflation was less than U.S. overall
State’s numbers for 2024 end year up 2%
Colorado reported lower than average year-over-year change in prices in 2024, according to a new report from the state’s Legislative Council Sta . While the national average at the end of 2024 was 2.7% in ation, Colorado’s was 2%. Colorado in ation was measured using prices in the Denver-Auro-
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In El Paso County, the overall number of people who were homeless dropped 12% from 2023 to 2024. e tally last January included 1,146 people living on the streets and in shelters. However, the number of families increased 12% — “indicating the widespread nature of the affordable housing crisis,” according to the service provider Rocky Mountain Human Services.
What solutions are in the works to prevent family homelessness?
e migrant crisis during the past two years led to children living in tent en-
ra-Lakewood metropolitan area.
Housing was the biggest reason for the di erence in national and state ination numbers. While nationally housing made up 1.8% of the contribution to in ation, in Colorado it made up just 0.4%.
at is down signi cantly from the peak in housing in ation in 2022, when overall in ation also peaked in Colorado at almost 10% year-over-year. at could partly be due to a decrease in home prices in Denver in 2024, down 3% from 2022.
Still, Coloradans are seeing a signicant overall rise in costs.
campments and under bridges, a situation not normally seen in the Denver area.
“When we see children in encampments, that’s hard on our collective soul,” said Britta Fisher, CEO of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless. “It would happen rarely and our outreach workers are equipped to help address situations where a child is involved but the kind of very visible encampments that included families and children that we have seen over the last couple of years was at a new level for our community.
“And I think when you look at the numbers, you see that the high cost of housing is having a tremendous impact on families.”
e rise in family homelessness —
According to a report from the U.S. Senate’s Joint Economic Committee, Colorado ranked number one in the nation for increased costs compared to 2021.
“ e average household in Colorado is paying $1,332 more per month to purchase the same basket of goods and services as in January 2021,” stated the report. “Cumulatively, the average Colorado household has spent $42,079 more due to in ation since January 2021.”
Overall, unemployment rates are beginning to tick up, both nationally and in Colorado, the state’s report found. Down from the pandemic’s 12%, Colorado’s un-
along with the anecdotal evidence that more families, including recent migrants, are doubling up in housing — means that Colorado should increase e orts to prevent homelessness. at includes investing more in rapid rehousing programs, which provide quick rental assistance for people who have recently become homeless, Fisher said.
People who are recently homeless and ask for help at a shelter or homeless service provider, including the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, can receive nancial assistance that tapers o over two years.
Families facing the possibility of homelessness also need help with child care, which is why the Coalition has a child care center that provides low-cost care for the children of families who are fac-
employment rate is currently 4.1%.
Government jobs had one of the highest gains year-over-year in 2024 from 2023, with a 4.1% increase. e only other tracked sectors that ranked higher were “mining and logging” and “other services.”
Real personal income growth in Colorado (2.5%) was above the state’s historical average of 1.7%, but lower than the national average of 2.8%.
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“Income, health and relationship changes are the kinds of stressors to family housing stability and housing stability in general,” Fisher said.
Besides those programs, homeless advocates are working on proposals for the legislative session that begins Wednesday. ose include a “homeless infrastructure” bill that would, among other things, put standards in place to measure homelessness and a ordable housing efforts across counties.
“It is something we need to take seriously as a state,” Fisher said.
is story was printed through a news sharing agreement with e Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned nonpro t based in Denver that covers the state.
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On a chilly Monday morning, a group of seniors gather in a cozy common room at Sky Active’s Lakewood Estates, knitting needles clinking and looms turning as they work tirelessly on their latest creations.
e room hums with quiet determination and friendly chatter as colorful balls of yarn are transformed into warm caps, each carrying the love and care of its maker.
Led by Deanna Evans, a Denver native who spent much of her life following her husband’s Air Force career, the group of knitters meets weekly to craft hats, share stories and make a tangible di erence in the lives of those less fortunate.
“We decided on making caps because if we really work at it, a cap can be made in about eight hours,” Evans said. “It’s something we can nish quickly, and it makes a real impact.”
e hats are part of care packages distributed by Father Ralph Mollica, a retired minister who has supported the group since its inception.
“ ere are so many homeless people out there,” Mollica said. “Each bag includes a hat, a bottle of water, a toothbrush kit, socks, hand warmers and a small snack. e recipients are always so grateful.”
Mollica carries the packages in his car, handing out two or three daily to those in need. Over the past year, the group has produced more than 130 hats, with more than half of those made by group leader Evans.
Yarn, community and creativity
e group relies entirely on donated
yarn, which they creatively transform into hats of all sizes and colors. Evans proudly displayed a black-and-white cap made by combining two threads, noting how the variation in yarn keeps the work interesting.
“Some of our yarns are real soft, some not,” she said. “But we use whatever we’re given, and it’s amazing what we can create.”
While focusing on hats, the group has
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considered expanding its e orts. Evans mentioned a prospective project of making stu ed animals for children facing challenges.
“We want to make something they can hold onto,” she said, emphasizing the importance of durability for children’s toys.
More than knitting
For many members, the knitting club is about more than just crafting. It’s a place to connect, share laughs and support one another through life’s challenges.
Kimberly Wheeler, a new member, was encouraged to join by her daughter, who sent her yarn and tools as a Christmas gift.
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“At Christmas, she sent me all this yarn and stu ... and she’s been on my case every week to start,” Wheeler said with a laugh. e group is also home to a 101-year-old member who still participates and often shares stories from her youth.
“She’s full of stories about growing up in Golden and what life was like back then,” Evans said. “She’s been with us for years, and we love having her here.”
Members also nd that knitting provides therapeutic bene ts, helping to relieve stress and maintain dexterity.
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“Knitting keeps our minds and hands active, and it’s relaxing,” Evans said. “It’s something positive we can focus on.”
For Barbara Songer, the club o ers a way to stay physically active while giving back to the community.
“I enjoy doing something for other people,” Songer said. “It’s good exercise for my hands and keeps my mind engaged.”
e group’s camaraderie extends beyond knitting. ey check in on members who are unwell and encourage one another to keep going, even when projects don’t go as planned.
Dena Stanton, who is 99, playfully hides her mistakes from Evans, saying she doesn’t want to show her, but Evans
laughs and says she’s had many “tangled messes” herself.
“I encourage the girls to nish things themselves if they can,” Evans said. “But if not, I’ll help them rip out stitches and start again.”
e knitting club is a testament to the power of community and the simple joy of giving back. Each hat represents hours of work, but more importantly, it symbolizes hope and care for those who receive it.
“ is group knits their hearts out, and it shows,” Mollica said. ey’re truly making a di erence.”
For the seniors of this knitting club, the weekly gatherings are a chance to create, connect and contribute, one stitch at a time.
From left, Barbara Songer, Father John Mollica and Dena Stanton. Top right: Deanna Evans. Bottom right: Kimberly Wheeler and Judy Smith.
Barbara Songer works on a colorful winter hat to donate. PHOTOS BY SUZIE GLASSMAN
Focusing on toning the mind
When I began teaching freshman English, I knew I faced a challenge. Years of teaching eighth graders had taught me girls would read pretty much whatever I put before them. Boys, though, were a di erent story. By their early teens, they had been conditioned — programmed — to believe reading and writing were for girls and math and science were “masculine.” And if there is one thing most adolescent boys want to prove, it’s that they’re “real men.”
Fortunately for me such a man serendipitously provided the answer: George Lucas. His “Star Wars” trilogy would become my hook. I felt con dent it would work because frosh boys, despite their puerile need to prove their masculinity, had not yet become jaded. at process would begin in a year or two.
When I told them on our rst day that we would watch “Star Wars,” they were elated. But after the cheering subsided, I made it clear: ey would know “Star Wars.” I’d teach it in conjunction with “ e Odyssey, and it would become my vehicle for teaching other literary works and developing concepts like the epic hero. Decades later, I like to think they’re citing Yoda’s maxims such as “Do or do not, there is no try,” “Size matters not,” and “ at is why you fail” to their chil-
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Varda called for a commitment to mutual trust and emphasized that the board is focused on achieving the best outcomes for students and sta . McClintock said that mutual trust goes both ways.
“I want to get a commitment from you all for collaboration during bargaining processes and communications because we are on the same team. I want us to remember that you might not always agree with what we’re doing, but we’re coming from a good place,” McClintock said.
Calls for a facilitator
Discussions also revolved around the potential use of a facilitator in negotiations. JESPA leaders questioned the need for a third party, with McClintock emphasizing the importance of direct dialogue. “We don’t always have to agree, but we should be able to collaborate and communicate,” McClintock said.
She argued that fostering open com-
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If I had simply tried to impress those notions on my students via lecture, my words would’ve fallen at and gone in one ear and out the other. But Yoda said them, so they listened. Which gets at a fundamental aspect of literature: Even though characters might be ctional, their words can have far more impact and bearing on the human psyche than those coming from the mouths of parents, teachers, or preachers. Wise parents, teachers, and preachers know that. So too do the not-so-wise, and it scares the hell out of them.
In his New York Times essay “ e Plot Escapes Me,” James Collins, the author of “Beginner’s Greek,” explained how the sum of our entire literary experiences remains ever in memory. He described how Professor Maryanne Wolf, a trained neuroscientist, told him they become encoded by creating “pathways in the brain, [thereby] strengthening di erent mental processes.” at poses an interesting equation. For if our intellectual acumen, acquired wisdom, and philosophical outlook are in
munication should remain the primary goal.
Board member Erin Kenworthy likened a facilitator’s role to couples’ therapy, suggesting it could provide impartial support in navigating complex discussions.
“Sometimes, relationships need impartial help,” Kenworthy explained.
JESPA representatives, however, expressed skepticism, citing concerns about the district’s previous use of a lawyer instead of a jointly selected facilitator.
“It’s hard to trust the process when decisions feel one-sided,” McClintock said.
Expanding the conversation
JESPA leaders also raised broader issues impacting the community, such as food insecurity and mental health resources for students. Kaschub highlighted the importance of viewing these challenges holistically.
“Our role as support sta goes beyond job descriptions; we are a lifeline for many families,” he said.
Board members acknowledged these points and expressed interest in further collaboration to address systemic issues.
large part the sum of our reading experiences, logically it must mean the more we read, the greater is that sum. But it also must mean if one’s total of reading is sparse or zilch, the resulting sum is close to if not zero. After all, 0 + 0 = 0.
Reading, however, is not solely an intellectual endeavor. It is, or should be, a pleasurable experience, an escape from the grind of daily life or an excursion, a journey to or foray into another dimension. As the Queen makes clear to her chief attendant in “ e Uncommon Reader,” books are not about passing the time but instead about other lives and worlds. If one wanted to do that, she suggests, one could y to New Zealand. Or Mazatlán. Or play a video game. Or watch sports.
Books, though, are not the only repository of great thoughts. e breadth of quality, worthwhile texts ranges wide, from essays and op-eds to full-blown novels. Yoda’s aphorism aptly states it: “Size matters not.” What matters is utilizing one of your greatest gifts: your ability to read.
In the end, reading ought to be about opening and expanding the mind. Unfortunately, many read only texts that rea rm what they already hold to be true and refuse to allow anything that might challenge their worldview to enter — to
“We know the challenges are complex, but we believe in working together to nd solutions,” Kenworthy said. Both sides agreed to prioritize transparency and regular communication to avoid the pitfalls of previous negotiations.
pollute — their mind. Such readers remind me of those who see education as a process of “drilling and killing.” Drilling a rigidity of thought — an ideology — into the minds of young people with the intent of killing any sense of curiosity and willingness to question.
My goal as an English teacher wasn’t limited to the immediate concerns of my classroom and curriculum. I wanted also to foster a love of reading, of story, and of complex thinking so my students would not just be lifelong readers, but lifelong learners. I encouraged them to revisit in their adult years the novels we read to see if they’d glean more from them given their more mature minds. Like quoting Yoda’s aphorisms in their middle age, I sure hope they do.
With regard to my frosh boys, I was delighted to see my strategy working. ey were hooked, so much so that when reading “Romeo and Juliet” and other advanced works they would eagerly volunteer to read challenging roles, ask thoughtful questions, and o er insights that showed in-depth, critical thinking. ey had a blast and, most importantly, they learned. Imagine that.
Jerry Fabyanic is the author of “Sisyphus Wins” and “Food for ought: Essays on Mind and Spirit.” He lives in Georgetown.
Kaschub acknowledged that this year is already going better than last.
Still, Kaschub continued, “I want to know and trust that if this breaks down again that we can come to you and talk to you. at’s what we want.”
Testing their metal
‘Press, press, press’
Mines has an especially deep roster this year, with six departing seniors and very talented younger players. So, Orser described, the Orediggers are taking full advantage of that, saying, “We’re a pressing team now.”
Mines men’s basketball team wraps up tough non-con schedule, unleashes full press on RMAC foes
BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
As the famous sports adage says, “If you want to be the best, you have to beat the best.” at’s a philosophy the Colorado School of Mines men’s basketball players and coaches have taken to heart during a challenging non-conference schedule.
In November, the team had back-toback road games in Texas, one of which went into overtime, and then it closed out December play at the Holiday Hoops Classic in Las Vegas. ere, it lost to No. 2 West Liberty 92-87 but beat Angelo State 71-54.
Finally, the Orediggers closed out their non-con schedule at home Jan. 4, where they destroyed the Northern New Mexico Eagles 106-48. After the game, Mines was 10-2 overall, 4-0 in RMAC play and ranked in the Top 25 nationally.
Now, Coach Pryor Orser and his players said, it’s time to take everything they’ve learned — the good and the bad,
the wins and the losses — and test themselves in their full RMAC schedule.
e team was set to play back-to-back road games at Chadron State and South Dakota Mines Jan. 9 and Jan. 11, respectively, and then host a rowdy CSU Pueblo team Jan. 16.
Orser said a crucial component at this point in the schedule is ensuring the players are healthy. Senior forward Riley Schroeder didn’t play Jan. 4 due to illness while senior forward Adam Krasovec had just returned to the rotation.
“We feel like, when we’re healthy, this is a very, very good team,” Orser continued. “ … We have to keep going and stay healthy.”
After the Jan. 4 game, guard Majok Deng said he was excited “for the new year and the second half of the season.”
He said the challenging non-con schedule challenged the Orediggers individually and the team as a whole, and he expected Mines would be better for it.
He added: “We know how good we can be.”
Unless it has a huge lead like it did Jan. 4 against Northern New Mexico, Mines employs a full-court press the entire game. Players tend to rotate in more frequently that way, but Orser was condent in their ability to adapt, defend and score.
Deng, who’s a graduate student in his nal year of eligibility, said this year’s motto is “press, press, press.”
He and sophomore forward Jonathan Moore, a rst-year starter, described how the Orediggers have had to ratchet up their conditioning this season. Deng said the players have had 60-minute scrimmages where they press the entire time.
While the Orediggers are still re ning it, the two felt the strategy was working well thus far, as their opponents were committing more turnovers and creating more easy buckets for the Orediggers.
“( e full-court press is) speeding them up and forcing them to make dumb decisions,” Moore continued. “ … We have pretty tough practices, but I think everyone wants to do it. Everyone wants to get better.”
‘Can’t overlook anyone’
After a tough non-con schedule and with its new strategy in-hand, Moore said
he and his teammates were ready for the full RMAC schedule. He was most looking forward to the games against Metro State, CSU Pueblo and Regis. Orser was likewise looking forward to the Metro State games, noting that the team was ranked in the Top 25 nationally as of Jan. 4.
However, Orser and his players emphasized how they “can’t overlook anyone,” as Deng described. Because the RMAC conference is so challenging and the teams are so talented, no game is an easy win and no team is safe.
And because Mines was at the top of the conference standings and nationally ranked going into its Jan. 9 game at Chadron State, Moore said: “All the teams are going to play their best games against us, and want to beat us.”
If Mines wants to win the league title, win the conference tournament and return the NCAA Division II tourney, Orser said, “We can’t have any letdowns.” Deng said the Orediggers’ best strategy is “to focus on ourselves and take care of one game at a time.”
e graduate student re ected on his “last go-around,” saying he’s focused on staying open-minded, being aggressive and listening to his coaches. Overall, he thought Mines was a well-rounded team with a lot of o ensive repower.
He and Orser appreciated all the fans’ support and hoped fans would pack the stands and see Mines’ new full-court press at work. As Orser said, “We’re a fun team to watch.”
Colorado School of Mines guard Dom Girish attempts a three-pointer during the Jan. 4 home game against Northern New Mexico. The Orediggers won 106-48, and were 10-2 overall and 4-0 in RMAC play going into their Jan. 9 game at Chadron State.
Colorado School of Mines guard Majok Deng (0) and his fellow Orediggers celebrate a major basket by guard Cade Mankle during the Jan. 4 home game against Northern New Mexico. The Orediggers won 106-48.
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$117,558.67
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations thereof THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 1, HARRIMAN PARK SOUTH, AMENDMENT 1, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO
Purported common address: 4631 South Tabor Way, Morrison, CO 80465. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 02/13/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/
First Publication: 12/19/2024
Last Publication: 1/16/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 10/17/2024
Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado
By: Barbara Lyons, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755
McCarthy & Holthus, LLP
7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122
Attorney File # CO-24-999314-LL
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On November 7, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.
Original Grantor(s)
CASSANDRA M. RODRIGUEZ
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY
Date of Deed of Trust April 28, 2011
County of Recording Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
May 02, 2011
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2011043093
Original Principal Amount
$139,618.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$96,979.79
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower’s failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 359, LAMAR HEIGHTS FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 6608 EATON STREET, ARVADA, CO 80003.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 02/27/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/
First Publication: 1/9/2025
Last Publication: 2/6/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 11/07/2024
Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado By: Christine Thompson, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
David R. Doughty #40042 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 19-021995
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any infor-
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On October 24, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.
Original Grantor(s)
Lorenzo Antonio Padilla AND Amanda Solis
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR V.I.P. MORTGAGE, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY
Date of Deed of Trust
February 03, 2020
County of Recording
Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
February 05, 2020
Recording Information
(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2020014359
Original Principal Amount
$407,483.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$378,033.40
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 27, BLOCK 25, FAR HORIZONS - FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 8168 Benton Way, Arvada, CO 80003.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 02/13/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/
First Publication: 12/19/2024
Last Publication: 1/16/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 10/24/2024
Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado By: Barbara Lyons, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Alison L. Berry #34531
Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 22-027051
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On October 17, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.
Original Grantor(s) Mitch Sandoval Original Beneficiary(ies)
Bank of America, N.A.
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Bank of America, N.A.
Date of Deed of Trust September 03, 2010
County of Recording Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 10, 2010
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2010079285
Original Principal Amount
$115,500.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$80,074.51
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations thereof
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOTS 93, 94 AND 95, BLOCK 3, DANIELS GARDENS, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 11635 W Security Ave, Lakewood, CO 80401-4429.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 02/13/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/
First Publication: 12/19/2024
Last Publication: 1/16/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 10/17/2024
Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado By: Barbara Lyons, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755
McCarthy & Holthus, LLP
7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122
Attorney File # CO-24-997999-LL
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/ First Publication: 12/19/2024
PUBLIC NOTICES
PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 02/13/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions. govease.com/
First Publication: 12/19/2024
Last Publication: 1/16/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
current holder of the Evidence of Debt
secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday,
02/27/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions. govease.com/
First Publication: 1/9/2025
Last Publication: 2/6/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 11/07/2024
Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado
By: Christine Thompson, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
P.C.
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 10/24/2024
Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado
By: Barbara Lyons, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Heather L. Deere #28597
Halliday Watkins & Mann, P.C.
355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # CO21732
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2400336
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On October 31, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.
Original Grantor(s) Paul R. Yaft
Original Beneficiary(ies)
FirstBank
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
FirstBank Date of Deed of Trust February 17, 2016 County of Recording Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 25, 2016 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2016017718
Original Principal Amount
$790,400.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$678,623.13
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for by the Deed of Trust, and other violations of the Note and Deed of Trust.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 24, CONIFER MOUNTAIN - UNIT 5, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 10835 Beas Drive, Conifer, CO 80433 THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I
the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions. govease.com/
First Publication: 1/9/2025
Last Publication: 2/6/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 10/31/2024
Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado By: Barbara Lyons, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Trevor G. Bartel #40449
Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP 1601 19th Street, Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 623-9000
Attorney File # 307913-00081
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
Name of Publication: Golden Transcriptv COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2400316
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On October 17, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.
Original Grantor(s)
Patricia Armstrong
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Credit Union of Colorado
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Credit Union of Colorado
Date of Deed of Trust October 14, 2020
County of Recording
Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 19, 2020
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2020136226
Original Principal Amount
$185,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$181,413.65
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: The failure to make installment payments of principal, interest, taxes and/or insurance as provided for in the Deed of Trust and Credit Agreement.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 440, ALTA VISTA ADDITION, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 6162 Field Street, Arvada, CO 80004.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 02/13/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions. govease.com/
First Publication: 12/19/2024
Last Publication: 1/16/2025 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE
PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 10/17/2024
Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado By: Christine Thompson, Deputy, for Public Trustee
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2400340
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On November 7, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.
Original Grantor(s)
Jennifer C Kirby
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Elevations
Credit Union
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
ELEVATIONS CREDIT UNION
Date of Deed of Trust
December 13, 2021
County of Recording
Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
February 16, 2022
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2022018174
Original Principal Amount
$261,250.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$249,272.82
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
CONDOMINIUM UNIT 1, NEWLAND PARK TOWNHOMES, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED APRIL 21, 1978 IN BOOK 9 AT PAGE 11 AND AT RECEPTION NO. 78035313 AND CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR NEWLAND PARK TOWNHOMES RECORDED APRIL 3, 1978 AT RECEPTION NO. 78028984, AND AMENDMENT TO CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION RECORDED FEBRUARY 25, 1980 AT RECEPTION NO. 80014114, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 6550 W 14th Ave 1, Lakewood, CO 80214. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 02/27/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions. govease.com/
First Publication: 1/9/2025
Last Publication: 2/6/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 11/07/2024
Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado
By: Christine Thompson, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Aricyn J. Dall #51467
Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710
Attorney File # 23CO00584-2
First Publication: 1/9/2025
Last Publication: 2/6/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2400348
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On November 14, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.
Original Grantor(s) Lap Le AND Xuan Thi Ho
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN MORTGAGE NETWORK, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
Date of Deed of Trust
March 03, 2003
County of Recording Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
March 11, 2003
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) F1696175
Original Principal Amount
$155,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$63,765.79
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 9, BLOCK 19, CLOVERDALE, BLOCKS 17 TO 33, INCLUSIVE, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
PARCEL ID NUMBER: 4924216011
Purported common address: 1225 South Harlan St, Lakewood, CO 80232.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 03/06/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions. govease.com/
First Publication: 1/16/2025
Last Publication: 2/13/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 11/14/2024
Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado By: Barbara Lyons, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Alison L. Berry #34531 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 23-030595
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
Last Publication: 2/13/2025 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
COMBINED
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2400339
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 7, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused
provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 02/27/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said
the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Iman Tehrani #44076
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2400322
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On October 17, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.
Original Grantor(s)
JANET LEE PAIGE
Original Beneficiary(ies) OPTION ONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, as Trustee for Carrington Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-OPT2, Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 2005-OPT2
Date of Deed of Trust
February 18, 2005 County of Recording Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
March 03, 2005
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) F2180399
Original Principal Amount
$91,200.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$69,203.03
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower’s failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
DATE: 10/17/2024
Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado
By: Lyndsay Smith, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
N. April Winecki #34861 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 19-022785
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On October 24, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.
Original Grantor(s)
Dennis Trujillo
Original Beneficiary(ies)
First Franklin Financial Corp., sub. of Nat. City Bank of Indiana
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Global Loan Servicing, Inc.
Date of Deed of Trust February 23, 2004
County of Recording Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
March 02, 2004
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
F1974745
Original Principal Amount
$43,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$23,343.53
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violatins thereof
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
Lot 21, Block 4, The Highlands Subdivision Filing No. 2, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado.
Purported common address: 7511 Marshall Street, Arvada, CO 80003. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
Last Publication: 1/16/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2400321
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On October 17, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.
Original Grantor(s)
Julie Lynn Shimonek
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Cardinal Financial Company, Limited Partnership, its successors and assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Freedom Mortgage Corporation Date of Deed of Trust
August 19, 2022
County of Recording
Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
August 23, 2022
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2022080406
Original Principal Amount
$662,774.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$647,227.78
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
The South 15 feet of Lot 14, and the North 45 feet of Lot 13, Glenamay Subdivision, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado.
Purported common address: 2545 Pierce Street, Lakewood, CO 80214.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 02/13/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions. govease.com/
First Publication: 12/19/2024
Last Publication: 1/16/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
SECURITIES I TRUST 2004-AC4, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-AC4, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE
Date of Deed of Trust
March 26, 2004
County of Recording Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
April 15, 2004
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
F2005745
Original Principal Amount
$196,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance $106,793.92
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 17, BLOCK 35, LEAWOOD FILING NO. 5, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 6350 SOUTH FENTON COURT, LITTLETON, CO 80123.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 02/27/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions. govease.com/
First Publication: 1/9/2025
Last Publication: 2/6/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 10/31/2024
Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado By: Christine Thompson, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Resulting in the loan being due and payable.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF COLORADO, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
LOT 10, BLOCK 2, SWANSON HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 44, PAGE 8.
A.P.N.: 39-012-17-022 Purported common address: 6260 W 69Th Place, Arvada, CO 80003.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed
CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 104, BUILDING NO. E, WELLINGTON CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED OCTOBER 22, 1979, AT RECEPTION NO. 79096420, AS AMENDED BY SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR WELLINGTON CONDOMINIUMS AND RATIFICATION OF AMENDED PLAT RECORDED ON JANUARY 25, 1980 AT RECEPTION NO. 80006752 AND THE AMENDED CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON JANUARY 25, 1980, AT RECEPTION NO. 80006753, OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY RECORDS TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE THE FOLLOWING LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS; PARKING SPACE 75 AND 76, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 381 S AMES ST #E104, LAKEWOOD, CO 80226-3623.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 02/13/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions. govease.com/
First Publication12/19/2024
Last Publication1/16/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 02/13/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions. govease.com/
First Publication: 12/19/2024
Last Publication: 1/16/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 10/24/2024
Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado By: Lyndsay Smith, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Britney Beall-Eder, Esq #34935
Frascona, Joiner, Goodman and Greenstein, P.C. 4750 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, CO 80305-5575 (303) 494-3000
Attorney File # 7238-70
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2400338
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On October 31, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.
Original Grantor(s)
WALTER KRASCEK AND ELLEN M. KRASCEK
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION
SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR NEXGEN LENDING, INC.
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED
Carly Imbrogno #59553
Barrett Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711
Attorney File # 00000010279156
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On November 14, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.
Original Grantor(s) MARY BETH COLEMAN
Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CITYWIDE HOME LOANS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NEWREZ LLC DBA SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING
Date of Deed of Trust March 27, 2015 County of Recording Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 30, 2015 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2015028987 Original Principal Amount $310,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $252,512.77
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed
**The legal description was corrected by a Scrivener''s Affidavit recorded September 25, 2024 at Reception No. 2024056693, in the records of the Jefferson County clerk and recorder, State of Colorado.
Purported common address: 10144 S Turkey Creek Rd, Morrison, CO 80465. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: **The legal description was corrected by a Scrivener''s Affidavit recorded September 25, 2024 at Reception No. 2024056693, in the records of the Jefferson County clerk and recorder, State of Colorado. NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 02/13/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions. govease.com/
First Publication: 12/19/2024
Last Publication: 1/16/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 10/24/2024
Deed of Trust April 25, 2022 County of Recording Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 27, 2022
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2022039912
Original Principal Amount
$659,340.00 Outstanding Principal Balance
$646,881.43
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
Lot 389, Woodmar Square Filing No. 3, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado.
Purported common address: 6526 South Teller Court, Littleton, CO 80123.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 02/13/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions. govease.com/
First Publication: 12/19/2024 Last Publication: 1/16/2025 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 10/17/2024
Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado By: Barbara Lyons, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Aricyn J. Dall #51467
Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 24CO00453-1
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On October 24, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.
Original Grantor(s) Ruth F Stevens
Original Beneficiary(ies) IndyMac Bank, F.S.B. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Residential Asset Securitization Trust, Series 2004-A4, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2004-D
Date of Deed of Trust October 25, 2002
County of Recording Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 12, 2002 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) F1606351 Original Principal Amount
$488,000.00
$343,868.41
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been
as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due
together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations thereof THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 11, BLOCK 4, BOW-MAR, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO
Purported common address: 5395 Bison Trail, Littleton, CO 80123.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 02/13/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions. govease.com/
First Publication: 12/19/2024
Last Publication: 1/16/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 10/24/2024
Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado
By: Christine Thompson, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755
McCarthy & Holthus, LLP
7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122
Attorney File # CO-24-999379-LL
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2400319
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On October 17, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.
Original Grantor(s)
Valerie A Stoneking
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for American Financing Corporation, Its Successors and Assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CMG Mortgage, Inc. Date of Deed of Trust
February 12, 2022
County of Recording
Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
February 23, 2022
Recording Information
(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2022019887
Original Principal Amount
$355,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$341,695.68
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows:
Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations thereof
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN IS SITUATE IN JEFFERSON COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 102, BLOCK 1, CAMBRIDGE PARK (AMENDED), RECORDED NOVEMBER 18, 1996 AT RECEPTION NO. F0331176, TOGETHER WITH A RIGHT OF INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER AND UPON THE PRIVATE STREET SHOWN AS TRACT A ON THE PLAT OF CAMBRIDGE PARK (AMENDED), COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 4081 Miller Way, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033-4153.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE
DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 02/13/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions. govease.com/
First Publication: 12/19/2024
Last Publication: 1/16/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 10/17/2024
Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado
By: Christine Thompson, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755
McCarthy & Holthus, LLP
7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122
Attorney File # CO-24-999238-LL
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On November 7, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.
Original Grantor(s) Garrett M. McMurtry Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Megastar Financial Corp. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust May 31, 2013 County of Recording
Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 14, 2013
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2013071940
Original Principal Amount
$123,717.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$89,952.01
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 232, BUILDING NO.59, ARBOR GREEN TOWNHOMES, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED SEPTEMBER 10, 1975 IN BOOK 6 AT PAGE 34 AND AMENDMENT OF A PORTION OF LAKE ARBOR TOWNHOUSES, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 8, 1972 IB 2 AT PAGE 42, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION OF ARBOR GREEN TOWNHOMES RECORDED DECEMBER 4, 1972 IN BOOK 2452 AT PAGE 125, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 8717 Chase Drive #232, Arvada, CO 80003. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE,
cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions. govease.com/
First Publication: 1/9/2025
Last Publication: 2/6/2025
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 11/07/2024
Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado By: Barbara Lyons, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Aricyn J. Dall #51467
Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 24CO00092-3
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt.
Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On October 31, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.
Original Grantor(s) Andrea Kania
Original Beneficiary(ies) Westerra Credit Union Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Westerra Credit Union Date of Deed of Trust March 26, 2009
County of Recording Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 31, 2009
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2009027613
Original Principal Amount $174,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$107,496.64
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay installments of principal and interest, together with other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 25, BLOCK 16, FAR HORIZONS FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
**Loan Modification Agreement recorded August 23, 2023, Reception No. 2023052156, in the records of Jefferson County, Colorado.
Purported common address: 8391 Chase Way, Arvada, CO 80003.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 02/27/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions. govease.com/
First Publication: 1/9/2025 Last Publication: 2/6/2025 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED
PUBLIC NOTICES
Assigner of BUFF ALO PLAINS 22 LLC the following described real estate situate in the County of JEFFERSON, State of Colorado, to wit: LOT 23, BLOCK 30, SHERIDAN GREEN SUBDIVISION, AKA: 10961 OTIS ST, That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent 2018 taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2018. That said real estate was taxed in the name of LINDA L. CLARK, the statutory period ofredemption expired OCTOBER 14, 2022, that the same has not been redeemed; Said property may be redeemed at any time prior to the actual PublicAuction. That said BUFF ALO PLAINS 22 LLC (LAWFUL HOLDER) on the 6TH day of NOVEMBER, 2024 has made request upon the Treasurer of said County by presenting an Application for a Public Auction of a Certificate of Option for Treasurer's Deed pursuant to C.R.S. 39-11.5-10 I for initiation of the process for a deed to said real estate; Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible Auction date (unless the Auction is continued) at 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time, on TUESDAY APRIL 29, 2025, at, www.zeusaction.com,I will sell at Public Auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Lawful Holder, Lawful Holders' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Application for a Public Auction ofa Certificate of Option for Treasurer's Deed, plus fees, expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. You may track the Public Auction date on the Treasurer's website:www.jeffco.us/treasurer
WITNESS my hand and seal this 19th Day of December, 2024 Jerry DiTullio Jefferson County Treasurer
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1060 First Publication JANUARY 2, 2025
Final Publication: JANUARY 16, 2025
Publisher: Golden Transcript
Public Notice
NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE
WHEREAS, on November 21, 2003, a certain Deed of Trust was executed by Grantor(s), Jack S. Baxter and Millie M. Baxter in favor of, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. and the Public Trustee of Jefferson County, Colorado as Trustee, and was recorded on December 5, 2003, at Reception Number F1919820 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Jefferson, Colorado; and
WHEREAS, the Deed of Trust was insured by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (the Secretary) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the Purpose of providing single family housing; and
the County of JEFFERSON, State of Colorado, to wit: LOTS 25 TO 36 INCLUSIVE, BLOCK 7, SUNSET HILLS UNIT 1, AKA: VACANT LAND That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent 2019 taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2019. That said real estate was taxed in the name of NORMA SMOTHERMAN, the statutory period of redemption expired NOVEMBER 9, 2023, that the same has not been redeemed; Said property may be redeemed at any time prior to the actual Public Auction. That said AARON VOLZ (LAWFUL HOLDER) on the 14TH day of NOVEMBER, 2024 has made request upon the Treasurer of said County by presenting an Application for a Public Auction of a Certificate of Option for Treasurer's Deed pursuant to C.R.S. 39-11.5101 for initiation of the process for a deed to said real estate; Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible Auction date (unless the Auction is continued) at 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time on TUESDAY APR1L 29TH, 2025 at, www.zeusauction.com,
WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of the Deed of Trust is now owned by the Secretary, pursuant to an assignment recorded on April 11, 2011 at Reception Number 011036196 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Jefferson Colorado.
WHEREAS, a default has been made in the covenants and conditions of the Deed of Trust in that Paragraph 9 (a) (i) has been violated; and
WHEREAS, the entire amount delinquent is $389,722.18 as of February 3, 2025; and
WHEREAS, by the virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust to be immediately due and payable; NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the powers vested in my be the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR part 27, subpart B, and by the Secretary's designation of me as Foreclosure Commission, recorded on December 19, 2017 at Reception No. 2017129817 in the Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder's Office, notice is hereby given that on February 3, 2025 at 10:00 a.m local time, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises (“Property”) will be sold at the public auction to the highest bidder. THAT PART OF LOT 135, MARY N. WILLIAMS ESTATE ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF EVERGREEN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE EASTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 135; THENCE N 40 DEG. W, 60.3 FEET; THENCE N 75 DEG. 52 MIN. W, 30.3 FEET; THENCE S 24 DEG. W, 15.8 FEET; THENCE S 73 DEG. 15 MIN. W, 5-3/4 FEET; THENCE S 6 DEG. 30 MIN. E, 55.05 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE N 77 DEG. E, 75 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO. Commonly known as 28304 Kinnikinick Road, Evergreen, CO 80439
The sale will be held on the front steps of the Jefferson County Administration and Courts Building located at 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401.
The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will bid the lesser amount of the loan balance, or the appraised value obtained by the Secretary prior to sale.
There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his prorated share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale.
When making their bids, all bidders except the Secretary must submit a deposit totaling 10% of the Secretary's bid in the form of certified funds or a cashier's check made out to the Secretary of HUD. A deposit need not accompany each oral bid. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of 10% of the Secretary's bid must be presented before the bidding has closed.
The deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within 30 days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of certified funds or a cashier's check. If the Secretary is the highest bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveying fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery date of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them.
The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extensions will be for 15-day increments for a fee of $500.00, paid in advance. The extension fee shall be paid in the form of certified funds or a cashier's check made payable to the Secretary of HUD. If the higher bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due.
If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deposit, or at the election of the Foreclosure Commissioner after consultation with the HUD representative, will be liable to HUD for any costs incurred as a result of such failure.
The Commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD representative, offer the property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder.
There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein, HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant.
The scheduled foreclosure sale shall be cancelled or adjourned if it is established, by documented written application of the mortgagor to the Foreclosure Commissioner no less than three (3) days before the date of sale, or otherwise, that the default or defaults upon which the foreclosure is based did not exist a the time of service of this Notice of Default and Foreclosure Sale, or all amounts due under the mortgage agreement are tendered to the Foreclosure Commissioner, in the form of certified funds or a cashier's check payable to the Secretary of HUD, before the public auction of the property is completed.
The amount that must be paid if the mortgage is to be reinstated prior to the scheduled sale is $389,722.18 as of February 3, 2025; plus all other amounts that would be due under the mortgage agreement if payments under the deed of trust had not been accelerated, advertising costs and postage expenses incurred in giving notice, mileage by the most reasonable road distance for posing notices and for the Foreclosure Commissioner's attendance at the sale, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien record searches, the necessary out of pocket costs incurred by the Foreclosure Commissioner, and all other costs incurred in connection with the foreclosure prior to reinstatement.
Tender of payment by certified funds or cashier's check or application for cancellation of the foreclosure sale shall be submitted to the address of the Foreclosure Commissioner provided below.
Dated: December 26, 2024
Deanne R. Stodden Foreclosure Commissioner 1550 Wewatta Street, Suite 710 Denver, CO 80202
Telephone: (303) 623-4806
Email: foreclosure@messner.com
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1073
First Publication: January 9, 2025
Last Publication: January 23, 2025
Publisher: Jeffco Transcript
Public Notice
IN THE DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO Case Number: 24CV245 Division: 15
LEGAL NOTICE TO KARI TORNOW
Notice is hereby given that Plaintiff, Adam Combs, has filed a legal action against Defendant, Kari Tornow, in the District Court of Jefferson County regarding property rights involving the property located at 16634 Co Rd 126, Pine, CO 80470. You are required to respond to this action within the time frame prescribed by law. Failure to respond may result in a default judgment being entered against you. A copy of the legal documents can be obtained at the District Court of Jefferson County, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401.
Dated: January 9, 2025
Signed: Adam Combs
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1069
First Publication: January 9, 2025
Last Publication: February 6, 2025
Publisher: Golden Transcript
Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles
will sell to satisfy the lien on property stored at 5965 Sheridan Blvd., Arvada, Colorado 80003 by the following persons:
No. 651: Fedelia Vigil 14700 Detroit Way, Thornton, CO 80602
No. 666: Jesse Schmidt 6145 Benton St., Arvada, CO 80003
No. 902: Todd Cheatham 3590 Lee St., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Misc. household and other
This notice is being published on 1/16/2025 and 1/23/2025 in the newspaper in accordance with C.R.S. Sect. 38-21.5-101 (Colorado Law.)
This sale is subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between landlord and obligated party.
Contact: The Attic Self Storage -- 303-4562882
Legal Notice No.: Jeff 1114
First Publication: January 16, 2025 Last Publication: January 23, 2025
Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice
Cast Iron Recovery LLC, 4877 Pearl St., Denver 303-292-1542 is seeking title to: 1) 10 Jeep Wrangler Vin#101828
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1098
First Publication: January 16, 2025
Last Publication: January 16, 2025
Publisher: Golden Transcript
Notice to Creditors
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Paul Wesley Schubitzke, a/k/a Paul W. Schubitzke, and Paul Schubitzke, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31394
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 2, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Carolyn Moller Duncan, Atty. No. 33766
Attorney for Personal Representative Duncan Legal, PC 6436 S. Racine Circle, Suite 227 Centennial, Colorado 80111
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1056
First Publication: January 2, 2025
Last Publication: January 16, 2025
Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Stanley L. Nerad, aka Stanley Louis Nerad, aka Stanley Nerad, aka Stan L. Nerad, aka Stan Louis Nerad, aka Stan Nerad, aka S.L. Nerad, aka S. Nerad, aka Stanley L. T. Nerad, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31443
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 16, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Savannah Nelson Attorney to the Personal Representative 316 W. Olive St. Fort Collins, CO 80521
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1120
First Publication: January 16, 2025
Last Publication: January 30, 2025
Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of JAMES WILLIAM BAILEY III, AKA Jim Bailey, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR031432
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 2, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Jamie A. Bailey, Personal Representative P.O. Box 420 Grand Lake, CO 80447
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1055
First Publication: January 2, 2025
Last Publication: January 16, 2025
Publisher: Golden Transcript
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of ESTHER L. JACOBSON, AKA ESTHER LORRAINE JACOBSON AND ESTHER JACOBSON, Deceased, Case Number: 2025PR30000
All persons having claims against the above-
named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 16, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Douglas J. Perko
Attorney for Personal Representative
Janet L. Perko
DiGiacomo, Jaggers, & Perko, LLP
5400 Ward Rd., Bldg. III, Ste. 200 Arvada, CO 80002
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1119
First Publication: January 16, 2025
Last Publication: January 30, 2025
Publisher: Golden Transcript
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Sharon Sue Johnson, a/k/a Sharon S. Johnson, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30012
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 16, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Tammi Burlingame
Personal Representative
c/o Keith L. Davis, Esq. Davis Schilken, PC 1658 Cole Blvd., Ste. 200 Golden, CO 80401
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1107
First Publication: January 16, 2025
Last Publication: January 30, 2025
Publisher: Golden Transcript
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of KERRY M. REPOLA, ALSO KNOWN AS KERRY MICHAEL REPOLA, AND KERRY REPOLA, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 641
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the DISTRICT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO, on or before May 14, 2025 or the claims may be forever barred.
Katherine L. Repola
Personal Representative 7122 S. Robb Street Littleton, CO 80127
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1084
First Publication: January 9, 2025
Last Publication: January 23, 2025
Publisher: Golden Transcript
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Glenda F. Michel, a/k/a Glenda Michel, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31091
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 16, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Brian T. Michel, Personal Representative c/o Long Reimer Winegar LLP 1800 Glenarm Place, Suite 1202 Denver, CO 80202
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1134
First Publication: January 16, 2025
Last Publication: January 30, 2025
Publisher: Jeffco Transcript
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of EARL L. BAMFORD, Deceased Case Number 2024 PR 31446
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 16, 2025 or the claims may be forever barred.
Susan K. Childs, Personal Representative 210 Quail Ridge Circle Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1102
First Publication: January 16, 2025 Last Publication: January 30, 2025
Publisher: Jeffco Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Stuart Allen King, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR646
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 2, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Jennifer Herrick Personal Representative 32863 Upper Bear Creek Road Evergreen, Colorado 80439
Legal Notice No.
PUBLIC NOTICES
to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 10, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Tamra A. Palmer Attorney to the Personal Representative c/o 6060 Greenwood Plaza Blvd #200 Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1077
First Publication: January 9, 2025
Last Publication: January 23, 2025
Publisher: Jeffco Transcript
Public Notice
N OTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Lawrence George Seid, a/k/a Lawrence G. Seid, a/k/a Larry George Seid, a/k/a Larry G. Seid, a/k/a Larry Seid, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31373
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 2, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Patrick R Thiessen
Attorney for Personal Representative
Mark Seid
Frie Arndt Danborn & Thiessen, P.C. 7400 Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 150 Arvada, CO 80003
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1071
First Publication: January 2, 2025
Last Publication: January 16, 2025
Publisher: Golden Transcript
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of CORLISS MARIE FORBY, a/k/a CORLISS M. FORBY, a/k/a CORLISS FORBY, Deceased Case Number: 24PR31470
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 16, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Gail Hamilton, Personal Representative P.O. Box 257 Titonka, IA 50480
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1117
First Publication: January 16, 2025
Last Publication: January 30, 2025
Publisher: Golden Transcript
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Marilyn Jean Leppo, also known as Marilyn J. Leppo, also known as Marilyn Leppo, also known as Marilyn Jean Hoffman, also known as Marilyn J. Hoffman, also known as Marilyn Hoffman, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30021
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 16, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Jeanne Carol Drusendahl Personal Representativde 189 Westwind Drive Avon Lake, OH 44012
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1132
First Publication: January 16, 2025
Last Publication: January 30, 2025
Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of GERALD J. FLAGEOLLE, lso known as GERALD FLAGEOLLE, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31441
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 24, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Carl R. Flageolle
Co-Personal Representative 3440 Jay St. Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 and Jerome J. Flageolle
Co-Personal Representative 6130 W. 35th Ave. Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1128
First Publication: January 16, 2025
Last Publication: January 30, 2025
Publisher: Golden Transcript
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of JOHN L. SIMEONE, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 31389
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them
to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 16, 2025 or the claims may e forever barred.
Victoria L. Starks
Personal Representative 9307 W. Vandeventor Drive Lilttleton, CO 80128
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1103
First Publication: January 16, 2025
Last Publication: January 30, 2025
Publisher: Jeffco Transcript
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Nancy Ruth Mikus, aka Nancy Mikus, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 631
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 16, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Chris Mikus, Personal Representative 1970 S. Vivian Street Lakewood, Colorado 80228
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1090
First Publication: January 16, 2025
Last Publication: January 30, 2025
Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of W. Ralph Mayes, a/k/a William R. Mayes, a/k/a Ralph Mayes, a/k/a William Ralph Mayes, Deceased Case Number 24PR30774
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 16, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Judy Cahill, Personal Representative 5407 Tiger Bend Lane Morrison, CO 80465
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1116
First Publication: January 16, 2025
Last Publication: January 30, 2025
Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Howard Ernest Miller, a/k/a Howard E. Miller; a/k/a Howard Miller, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30955
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 16, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Julie Miller Sodano
Co-Personal Representative 7170 S. Penrose Court Centennial, CO 80122 Or Gary Eugene Miller
Co-Personal Representative 17541 W. 59th Ave Golden, CO 80403
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1101
First Publication: January 16, 2025
Last Publication: January 30, 2025
Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Wyllys Leighton Pool, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31460
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 16, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Attorneys for Personal Representative, Jennifer B. Pool
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1126
First Publication: January 16, 2025
Last Publication: January 30, 2025
Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Penelope Bryan, also known as Penelope E. Bryan, aka Penelope Eileen Bryan, aka Penelope Ingber and Penelope Saxon, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31459
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 9, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Hillary Susan Nack
Personal Representative 15209 W. Evans Place Lakewood, Colorado, 80228
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1068
First Publication: January 9, 2025
Last Publication: January 23, 2025
Publisher: Golden Transcript
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Sherry Baus, Deceased
Case Number: 2024PR461
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 2, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Dennis Baus, Personal Representative 7497 Garland Street Aravada, Colorado 80005
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1062
First Publication: January 2, 2025 Last Publication: January 16, 2025
Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Heinrich Krueger, a/k/a Henry Krueger, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31401
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado or on or before May 2, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Karen Krueger, Co-Personal Representative 1452 S. Vivian Way, Lakewood, CO 80228
Susanne Johnson, Co-Personal Representative 110 Houndschase Ln., Goode, VA 24556
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1059
First Publication: January 2, 2025
Last Publication: January 16, 2025
Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of James Richard Lenon, a/k/a James R. Lenon, a/k/a James Lenon, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31448
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 16, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Douglas S. Lenon
Personal Representative c/o Seth M. Katz, Esq., Reg. No. 34888 KATZ, LOOK & ONORATO, P.C. 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1100 Denver, Colorado 80203
Attorney for Person Giving Notice
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1133
First Publication: January 16, 2025
Last Publication: January 30, 2025
Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Phyllis J. Lester, a/k/a Phyllis Jean Lester, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30005
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 16, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Duane C. Lopez, Personal Representative c/o Keith L. Davis, Esq. Davis Schilken, PC 1658 Cole Blvd., Ste. 200 Lakewood, CO 80401
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1097
First Publication: January 16, 2025
Last Publication: January 30, 2025
Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Daniel Robert Griest, Deceased Case Number: 24PR30976
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 9, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Ray Rowhuff, Personal Representative 138 Village Road Andover, KS 80206
Legal Notice No. Jeff900
First Publication: January 9, 2025
Last Publication: January 23, 2025
Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of FREDERICK EDWARD CRISWELL, a/k/a FREDERICK E. CRISWELL, a/k/a FREDERICK CRISWELLl, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR031395
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of
Arvada, CO 80002
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1066
Last Publication: January 16, 2025 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Richard Vernon Semroska, a/k/a Richard V. Semroska, a/k/a Richard Semroska, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31414
All persons having
No. Jeff 1074
First Publication: January 9, 2025
Publication: January 23 2025 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript
Notice
TO CREDITORS Estate of Robert K. Hoelscher, a/k/a Robert Kent Hoelscher, a/k/a Robert Hoelscher,
First Publication: January 16, 2025 Last Publication: January 30, 2025
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Name Changes
PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 7, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Jefferson County Court.
The Petition requests that the name of Kenyale Dontae Burton Hobley Jr be changed to Lacy Marie Jones Case No.: 24 C 1648
/s/ Casandra Baird Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. Jeff 1135
First Publication: January 16, 2025
Last Publication: January 16, 2025
Publisher: Golden Transcript
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on January 2, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Jefferson County Court.
The Petition requests that the name of Hunter Christian Eden be changed to Hunter Cyrus Eden Case No.: 24 C 1869
