Je co Schools celebrates year-round safety commitment during National School Safety Week
BY SUZIE GLASSMAN SGLASSMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
As National School Safety Week gets going, the Je erson County school district is taking the opportunity to highlight its year-round commitment to keeping students safe, including enhanced partnerships with law enforcement, building a culture of safety and developing programs to foster a sense of belonging. is year, from Oct. 21 to Oct. 25, the district plans to recognize its School Resource O cers, build awareness of safety upgrades in its schools funded by the 2018 Capital Improvement Program, educate families on what to do in an emergency, discuss Safe2Tell reporting and highlight a day in the life of a campus security o cer.
County,” said Je Pierson, executive director of school safety at Je co Public Schools.
“We want to make sure that our community knows that safety is a priority, so we’re going to elevate our partnerships with our SRO community and all of our law enforcement agencies.”
Building a culture of belonging
Beyond physical safety, Je erson County is investing heavily in building a school culture that emphasizes mental and emotional well-being.
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“What we’ve really honed in on over the last two years has been the prevention or the mitigation of potential threats, and a lot of that has to do with building a culture
Are unchecked opinions in Colorado’s local TABOR books misleading voters?
BY SUZIE GLASSMAN SGLASSMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
As voters sit down to ll out their ballots, they often refer to their local TABOR book, commonly known as the “gray book,” for more information about local ballot initiatives. Whether it’s a school bond measure, like in Douglas and Arapahoe counties, or an elimination of a TABOR limit in Je erson County, the gray book provides voters with information to decide whether to vote for or against a proposal. However, many may not realize that the public comments included in these guides are not fact-checked, according to the Colorado Legislative Council’s TABOR Blue Book guidelines. ese guidelines note that arguments for and against ballot measures are submitted by proponents and opponents and are not veri ed for accuracy.
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According to reporting by Colorado Community Media two years ago, misinformation in Douglas County’s booklet regarding the school district had its administrators up in arms. e district’s Superintendent, Erin Kane, spoke out against comments opposing the district’s mill levy override and bond measures, calling them “untrue” and “misrepresentative.” is year, a statement opposing proposition 1A in Je erson County claims a “yes” vote would eliminate the property tax cap from TABOR.
A big part of that culture means that students have a trusted adult in the school they can go to with concerns if they’ve seen or heard something concerning. While the Safe2Tell platform is a valuable tool for anonymous reporting, Pierson emphasized the importance of face-to-face communication as a quicker and often more e ective method of preventing incidents from escalating.
He also said that when students feel welcomed and know they are part of something, it helps to break down stereotypes in those kids who are often outliers.
“Our mantra is that we know our students by name, strength and need,” Pierson explained.
However, a “yes” vote would allow the county to keep its share of property tax funds “without increasing any tax rate or mill levy rate,” according to the ballot language. e mill levy rate, which varies by county, determines the amount taxpayers owe in property taxes.
According to state law, any registered voter within a local jurisdiction can submit comments for or against a ballot issue. However, the government entity is not responsible for fact-checking or verifying the accuracy of the submitted comments.
Local guidebooks explicitly state that comments aren’t veri ed, but readers may skip over this information as they ip to the issues.
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bullying, Pierson said it takes just one safety threat to create widespread anxidents, sta and parents feel secure without the need for constant reminders.”
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“We include an explanation in the packet that my o ce isn’t able to warrant the accuracy or truth of the contents of the notices, but we do provide the contact information for the designated election o cial,” said Je erson County Clerk and Recorder Amanda Gonzalez. “ is allows voters to reach out if they need more information about the content in their city, county or district booklet.” Gonzalez said it’s important to re-
member that the TABOR book is one of many good resources for learning more about what’s on your ballot.
Voters can also look to county election websites, local news reporting or nonpartisan organizations like the League of Women Voters, which produces voter guides without endorsements or political bias.
In a time of heightened awareness of misinformation in our elections, sorting fact from opinion may seem more important than ever. State law makes it clear that the responsibility for evaluating the accuracy of the information ultimately falls on the voters themselves.
Local guidebooks explicitly state that comments aren’t verified.
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Cooperative Living Presents an Attractive Alternative for Downsizing Seniors
The first time I heard about Village Cooperatives was a few years ago when I listed the Lakewood home of an elderly couple who had a deposit on an apartment at Village Cooperative Lakewood, near Wadsworth and Jewell, which was then under construction. They ended up canceling their reservation, so I didn’t think more of it, including in March 2020 when Rita and I sold our Golden home and moved into a 55+ rental called Avenida. If I had looked into Village Cooperatives, I think Rita and I might have made a different decision.
pro-rated to the portion of the year, so it wouldn’t actually be 9% unless you bought after exactly 3 years.
There are between 50 and 70 apartments in each of the cooperatives. All but this one are 3 stories with a garage in the basement. There are a few 1-bedroom units, but most are 2 bedrooms, and some of those also have a den. They range from under 900 to over 1,700 square feet, and there are over 20 floor plans. During the tour, I got to see all three types.
Two weeks ago, I got an invitation to visit the Village Cooperative building in Centennial from a reader who had moved there from Avenida the same year we moved in. I attended a 2-hour talk and tour of the facility last week, and learned enough to consider getting on a waiting list for a 2-bedroom unit with a den.
Ten of the 45 Village Cooperatives built so far are in Colorado. Five of the 10 are in the Denver metro area, stretching from Longmont to Centennial, and the only ones that aren’t sold out are in the Columbine area of Littleton and in Longmont. All the others have waiting lists. The company that builds them is based in Minnesota.
The details and numbers I’ll quote below are for the Centennial location, but the other locations are probably comparable.
Buying into a cooperative is not at all like buying a condo. You are buying a share in the ownership of the building. The price of the share is set originally and appreciates by 3% per year, without compounding. For example, in the Centennial cooperative, the original prices ranged from about $160,000 to $240,000 when it opened three years ago. If you could purchase a share which had an original price of $200,000, you’d pay $218,000 (3% increase x 3 years). The 3% per year is
Real estate agents play no role in the purchase. You pay a refundable $500 deposit to get on the waiting list, and you will be notified when shares become available. You can pass on any unit that becomes available and not lose your place on the list.
The monthly fees — it’s not considered “rent” — are about $2,000 per month and consist of four components: your pro-rated share of the monthly payment on the building’s 40-year construction mortgage; your share of the property tax on the building, and a management fee, including your share of the building’s contract with Comcast for internet access, cable TV and a landline. The fourth component is contribution to reserves. Gas and electric are individually metered.
The cooperative is managed by a board of directors consisting of your fellow shareholders. Members also are encouraged to join committees focused on finance, maintenance, and social activities.
One parking spot in the secure basement garage is assigned to each unit. There is a high-pressure car wash bay with vacuum, too.
Amenities include a fitness center, a library, storage rooms, a meeting/game room, and two hotel-style guest rooms that residents can reserve for $50/night.
I was impressed by the sizes of the rooms in each of the apartments. In our current apartment, the master bedroom is
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10’ by 11’ — barely big enough for our king-size bed and one dresser. The master bedrooms in the cooperative’s units are more like 12’x15’, and the smallest guest bedrooms are bigger than the master bedroom in our Golden apartment.
A member can sell their share at any time and get back their investment plus the 3% per annum appreciation paid by the replacement member, minus deduction for repairs, etc. Members can pay for upgrades such as better appliances, countertops, backsplashes, fixtures, flooring, etc. and expect an additional direct payment for those upgrades by the buyer, as negotiated between buyer and seller.
A gas forced-air furnace is in a locked closet accessed from each unit’s balcony. Central hot water is included in the monthly fees.
You can’t finance your purchase with a mortgage, because it’s not real estate. It’s a cash purchase, and you have to demonstrate that you can afford the monthly fees. If you are planning to sell your current home when your wait for a unit is up, one strategy is to borrow the $200,000
via a home equity line of credit (HELOC) that is paid off when your home sells.
The purchase price and the monthly fees for a cooperative are roughly half what a comparable condo purchase and dues would be, making the decision an easy one if you have the liquid funds to buy the share.
Village Cooperative only began in 2011 and has grown impressively. You can learn more and see its many locations at www.VillageCooperative.com. In the posting of this article on my blog, http://RealEstateToday.substack.com, I have links to a few YouTube videos I recorded during my tour.
Some Buyers Pay ‘Admin Fees’
A couple weeks ago I wrote that almost no buyers are paying a commission to their agents, despite the recent NAR settlement. Sellers are still paying buyer agents’ commissions. However, many brokerages have a long-standing practice of charging a 3figure “administrative fee” to buyers — usually around $300. Golden Real Estate does not charge buyers such a fee.
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The seller has owned and loved this brick ranch at 7085 W. 32nd Place for 43 years! The basement, with two doors to the backyard, includes a large wet bar for entertaining plus a sound-proofed musical studio which could be a bedroom with ensuite bathroom. The home has 500-amp electrical service, with 240-volt outlets in the detached garage/ workshop. There are four separate sheds in the backyard. Well water is used for irrigation. The asphalt driveway was recently seal coated. There’s a fenced dog run and pre-wiring for a hot tub. You’ve got to see this home to believe it! Visit www.WheatRidgeHome.info to see lots of interior and exterior photos and to take a narrated video tour. Kathy Jonke will be holding it open this Saturday from 11 to 1, or call her at 303-990-7428 to request a private showing.
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I don’t recall how I learned about it, but last week Rita and I visited an open house at Be A Tree, a company which offers water cremation as a green alternative to conventional flame cremation. Conventional flame cremation uses natural gas. Water cremation is what it sounds like. Also known as alkaline hydrolysis, it uses a mixture of 95% water and potassium hydroxide or sodium hydroxide to dissolve fats and tissues in a body, reducing it to components of liquid and bone. The process takes place over 18 hours in a pressure vessel heated to around 200°F.
The bones are then ground into a powder referred to as ashes, although no flame was used. For an extra fee, those ashes can be molded into white stones which can be shared among loved ones.
The 150 gallons of nutrient rich water generated by the process, called Tree Tea, can be used as fertilizer, hence the
name of the company, Be A Tree. Rita and I had always thought that cremation was the best way to go when we die, but we had done no pre-planning and this approach is much more appealing to us, so we have now pre-planned for water cremation with Be A Tree. If this concept appeals to you, learn more at www.BeATreeCremation.com or call 720-782-2782.
Wheat Ridge tenants sue landlord over bed bug infestation, citing health and safety violations
BY SUZIE GLASSMAN SGLASSMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Tenants of a two-story apartment complex on West 38th Avenue in Wheat Ridge have led a lawsuit in Denver District Court against their landlord and property management company over what they say is a years-long bed bug infestation.
e complaint cites violations of the Warranty and Habitability Act, which mandates that landlords maintain basic health and safety standards; the Premises Liability Act, which holds landlords accountable for injuries resulting from unsafe conditions; and the Colorado Consumer Protection Act, which prohibits landlords from engaging in unfair or
deceptive practices.
beyond the initial site of infestation,” the complaint states.
“Further, defendant Altos advertises and contracts for the lease of over a thousand apartment units every year and has engaged in similar unfair, unconscionable and deceptive conduct with other consumers.”
“Defendants failed to take the appropriate steps to assess the extent of the infestation; they failed to develop a plan to eradicate the bed bugs from the building; they needlessly exposed residents to the horrors and traumas of bed bugs by using ine ective treatments and pushing the bed bugs from one unit to the next in a vicious cycle of bed bug hot potato; and they ignored the complaints of contiguous unit tenants, taking no action for months,” the complaint states.
e lawsuit details 16 bed bug reports submitted to Altos Realty Advisors, the defendant, from January 2020 to September 2022. In one, a tenant wrote, “ ere are bed bugs galore. It’s interfering with our lives … we’re unable to sleep due to nasty bugs all over … it’s causing my granddaughter to miss school, awake all night waiting for bugs to crawl on us.”
at same tenant spent “hundreds of dollars on self-treatment bug sprays, threw out several couches, mattresses, bedroom furniture, chairs” and many other items without relief.
e complaint states that Altos Realty Advisors manages the eight-unit complex along with approximately 300 rental properties in Colorado and is responsible for the habitability of more than 1,000 apartments.
According to the company’s website, Altos is a “second-generation, familyowned property management company” that strives “to enhance our management ability in order to provide quality living environments to tenants and to maximize owners’ returns on their investments.
Colorado Community Media reached out to the company but got no response to a request for comment.
Unfair and deceptive practices
e lawsuit also alleges that since Altos knew about the infestation and failed to adequately exterminate the bed bugs, it committed “unfair and deceptive practices” that substantially impacted the public.
“Bed bugs are known to be excellent hitchhikers, capable of attaching themselves to clothing, luggage and other personal items, thereby spreading far
Attorney Michael Osborne, who represents the plainti s and won a lawsuit led by a tenant in the same complex earlier this year, said, “ e fact they have all of these properties is alarming. We heard stories in the last trial about bed bugs being brought to school and people’s work.”
Osborne said the best way to get rid of the insects is to hire an exterminator to heat-treat the entire building, which requires residents to vacate the premises for a few days. But that practice is expensive, so landlords often settle for sending someone to spray chemicals.
“Bed bugs are resistant to many pesticides, and if you don’t hit them directly, it won’t do anything,” he said. “Altos admitted that’s the way they always treat bed bugs.”
Bedbugs and vulnerable populations
e lawsuit also claims that bed bug infestations disproportionately a ect vulnerable populations — older adults, people with disabilities and those living in poverty — who lack the resources to get rid of them and an understanding of what the law requires landlords to do.
While bed bugs can infest any home or location and a ect anyone, regardless of cleanliness or socioeconomic status, it’s a common myth that they live in dirty places. Anywhere from 5-star hotels to homeless shelters can experience an infestation.
Osborne said the di erence, however, is that wealthier property managers will cover the expense of getting rid of them to prevent tenants or guests from leaving. Lower-income populations lack control over the maintenance aspects of where they live.
“ ey rely on the defendant to be truthful, to disclose material information, to make promises they intend to keep and to uphold and abide by the laws of the state of Colorado,” the lawsuit states.
Residents of a Wheat Ridge apartment complex claim they su ered physical and mental injuries when their landlord failed to rid their units of bed bugs.
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Mothers’ Milk Bank celebrates 40 years of helping infants thrive
“We can save lives with our bodies,” says former Director Lorraine Lockhart-Borman
BY RYLEE DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Forty years after its humble beginnings as a ramshackle operation led by a mother who sought to care for her ailing preemie, Arvada-based Mothers’ Milk Bank honored its donors with a reunion to mark four decades of helping infants. In 1980, Joyce Ann Burgett’s premature son, Benjamin, was sick. Without a sucient milk supply of her own, Burgett accepted formula for Benjamin, though she preferred to feed him human breast milk. Benjamin eventually made a full recovery, but Burgett sought to create an avenue for future mothers in need of breast milk to bypass the formula route if they desired. After four years of working tirelessly with Dr. Marianne Neifert, Mothers’ Milk Bank opened its doors in 1984 on the campus of National Jewish Hospital (now National Jewish Health). e nonpro t is the second-oldest breast milk bank in the United States (one older milk bank exists in San Jose, Calif.) and is one of 29 milk banks in the country.
It’s di cult to conceptualize how Mothers’ Milk Bank grew from a small operation to what it is now — the milk bank has produced over 10 million ounces of milk (roughly equivalent to the fuel capacity of a Boeing 747) in its 40 years, thanks in no small part to the 19,000 do-
nors who provided their extra milk to the organization — but former Director Lorraine Lockhart-Borman, who led the organization for 30 years, saw many of the changes rsthand.
“We had a tiny space,” Lockhart-Borman said at a celebratory reunion with donors, recipients and sta members on Oct. 17. “We had only one paid employee
and two volunteers, and small amounts of milk were dispensed. We were supplying milk to outpatient babies with speci c medical conditions, immune problems, feeding intolerances — babies who couldn’t tolerate formula. ose were the kinds of children we served.”
Now, MMB primarily works with hospitals to provide milk to premature infants,
which make up 10% of the birth rate, current director Rebecca Heinrich said. e organization now works with 140 hospitals across 24 states, which receive the vast majority of donated milk, although 10% to 20% of the remaining milk goes to outpatient families who are in need.
MMB Founder Dr. Marianne Neifert with MMB’s first freezer and donor moms and their children in 1984.
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Golden Library o ers a taste of Día de los Muertos traditions
BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Despite its name, the Day of the Dead is more a celebration of life.
On Nov. 1-2, people across Colorado and beyond will celebrate their deceased loved ones in the traditional Día de los Muertos.
Locals started preparing this month as Je erson County Public Library and the Denver-based Museo de las Américas — the Museum of the Americas — cohosted a Día de los Muertos program at Golden, Conifer and other branches through Oct. 27.
e holiday originated in Mexico thousands of years ago, and has evolved and spread to other countries. While celebrations look a little di erent from place to place, Museo sta emphasized how it’s about taking time to honor deceased loved ones with special foods and decorations like calaveras de azúcar skulls.
Frances Muñoz, a Museo teacher, explained how people build altars called ofrendas for the holiday. ey put up their loved ones’ pictures, they make their favorite foods and drinks, and then they visit their burial sites and celebrate the day as if their loved ones were physically there. ey share stories, sing songs and “remember the good memories,” she said.
She added: “It’s not meant to be a sad holiday.”
Día de los Muertos has become more well-known in the United States thanks to movies like “Coco” and “ e Book of Life,” Muñoz said, and many across Colorado celebrate it too.
e Museo is hosting its own celebration Nov. 1-2 with folklórico dancers, a La Catrina contest and more. Additionally, cemeteries like Crown Hill and Mount Olivet often host Día de los Muertos events.
On Oct. 17, young Goldenites and their parents enjoyed decorating their calaveras with paint and sequins, as well as making paper marigolds and cutting up papel picado ahead of the holiday.
Golden’s Karla Forster grew up in Mexico and observed the holiday every year, baking pan de muerto and decorating calaveras. While many visit cemeteries at night for Día de los Muertos, she recalled going during the day and decorating her family members’ graves for the holiday.
While she can’t celebrate Día de los Muertos the same way in Colorado, as she has no loved ones’ burial sites to visit
here, she wants to pass on the holiday’s “beautiful tradition” to her 4-year-old son.
“You celebrate their lives,” she said of the deceased. “It’s nice to think that they come (to you) that night, and are happy with the food and drink you left for them.”
While they’ve never observed Día de los Muertos before, Golden’s Anya Byers thought the library event was a great, hands-on way for her two daughters to learn about it.
e family planned to set up their decorated sugar skulls in their house Nov. 1-2 to remember their great-grandparents, grand aunt and other loved ones who have died.
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Byers and Forster appreciated the library’s variety of programming like the Día de los Muertos event, and its partnership with the Museo. Byers added that she’s never been to the Museo before, adding, “I want to visit it now.”
Muñoz invited anyone who’s interested to stop by the Museo de las Américas for the Nov. 1-2 Día de los Muertos event or any time the museum is open.
For more information, visit museo.org.
To sign up for Je co Library’s Día de los Muertos program at another branch, visit je colibrary.org.
Karla Forster and her son William, 4, put together a paper marigold during a Día de los Muertos activity Oct. 17 at the Golden Library. Marigolds are among the traditional decorations for the Day of the Dead, as they’re believed to guide souls from their burial places to their loved ones’ ofrendas.
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Alma Ashby, 9, uses paint to decorate a sugar skull during a Día de los Muertos activity Oct. 17 at the Golden Library. Sugar skulls, or calaveras de azúcar, are a traditional o ering to those who’ve died on the Day of the Dead Nov. 1-2.
of breastmilk drove an uptick in donations to
e organization posits that breastmilk is preferable for babies, particularly those with health concerns. at theory was bolstered by a study conducted by the American Academy of Pediatrics supporting milk banking, pub-
“Mothers’ Milk Bank was founded on the belief that human milk is the best, rst food for all babies,” Heinrich said. “We’ve always believed that human milk — whether it is a parent’s own or donated — is essential for any baby, especially those with a weakened immune system
In the aftermath of the AIDS crisis, thoroughly screening potential donors became more vital, Heinrich said, which led to the establishment of a “complicated” assessment and pasteurization process that is in place to this day. MMB’s current facility, located in Arvada, opened nine years ago and has a state-of-the-
“We can truly say this is an elevated labora-
While the success of MMB has undoubtedly been assisted by outside forces — Gov. Jared Polis signed an executive order subsidizing the costs of shipping breastmilk from MMB in 2022 amid the formula shortage, and Heinrich mentioned that the Arvada Chamber of Commerce and city government have been champions of the organization — it likely wouldn’t have made it to 40 without its strong donor network.
“ is is a woman-founded organization,” Lockhart-Borman said. “From the very beginning, it was women who are giving the money, women supporting each other, women employees. I can’t say enough about how wonderful that feels, as a woman myself, to know — my god, we’re powerful. We can do things. We can change lives. We can save lives with our bodies.”
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“It took a while before NICU’s (neonatal intensive care units) started to recognize the value of milk and wanted to have it as an on-hand support system,” Lockhart-Borman said. “ e focus back then was on formula feeding — even breastfeeding rates were very much down. You know, breastfeeding and milk banking are intrinsically tied together. “You can’t have a good milk bank without
having a good breastfeeding community,” she said.
at community has helped MMB reach infants in need not only in Colorado, but in a number of neighboring states that do not have milk banks of their own.
“We have a huge job in making sure that Nebraska, the Dakotas, Kansas, Wyoming and other states that don’t have a milk bank still have access to this donor milk for their infants,” Heinrich said.
While the merits of breastmilk versus formula is still being looked at today, studies published in the 1990s highlighting the importance
For some moms, like Holly Teska, the decision to participate in MMB’s donor network is as simple as wanting to give back.
“When I was in the hospital when my daughter was born, we had to use donor milk because my milk was taking a little bit of time to come in and she was underweight,” Teska said. “I thought it would be really cool when my milk came in if I had an extra supply to be able to share it, and I was really fortunate to have the oversupply to be able to donate to help other new moms.
“My daughter is ve months old now and it’s been great and really easy to donate,” Teska continued. “It’s a seamless process. I just had to complete a questionnaire, do a phone interview and take an easy little blood draw. It is very easy and so worthwhile.”
Now, with some of MMB’s rst donor milk recipients reaching middle age, celebrations are in order.
“I think one of the wonderful things about turning 40 here is thinking about the level of impact that Mothers’ Milk Bank has had on the community, on our donors, and particularly these preemies,” Heinrich said. “ e infants that received milk when the milk bank rst opened are 40. Now that’s an insane number to think about. It’s really thrilling.”
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Mothers’ Milk Bank’s 17,000th donor Holly Polodna and her children. Holly has donated milk with all three of her children and is expecting her fourth child.
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Mothers’ Milk Bank Co-Founders Dr. Marianne Neifert (right) and Dr. Joy Seacat (Left) 40 years ago Dr. Neifert and Dr. Seacat worked with the Jr. League of Denver to open Mothers’ Milk Bank.
Je co leaders use youth survey insights to drive mental health and substance abuse initiatives
BY SUZIE GLASSMAN SGLASSMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Je erson County’s public health ocials and community leaders are taking proactive steps to address youth mental health challenges and substance abuse issues, using the latest Healthy Kids Colorado Survey ndings as a guide.
While the county is celebrating that substance abuse has dropped, and fewer high school students are reporting persistent feelings of hopelessness or sadness as compared to 2021, those working in teen support roles understand there’s still a lot of work to be done.
For instance, data shows that students with supportive connections to adults are less likely to engage in risky behaviors, such as substance use or self-harm.
e great news is that more than 75% of Je erson County teens said they have a trusted adult they can go to for support.
“But when we dig a little deeper into the data, we can see that some of that shifts when we’re talking speci cally about mental health or identity issues around gender or sexuality, that drops o quite a bit, said Amanda Davis, a licensed social worker and mental health specialist for Je erson County Public Health.
Je erson County Communities at Care Executive Director Sasha Hutchings echoed Davis.
“We heard from some youth that in the spaces where there were adults, they couldn’t identify who could be an ally for them if they needed to talk to some-
body,” Hutchings said. “And so through those conversations and hearing from youth directly, particularly BIPOC and LGBTQ+ youth, we developed the BADJ
Project.”
In the BADJ Project, which stands for Building Allyship and Diversity in Jeffco, school sta and other community members are trained to be visible and approachable allies for students, particularly those from vulnerable groups.
“Students want to see and identify the adults who are genuinely there to support them,” Hutchings said. “ is project was developed in collaboration with youth to make sure we’re addressing their needs in a visible and meaningful way.”
e program o ers comprehensive training to participants, covering topics such as understanding LGBTQ+ issues, anti-oppression frameworks, and suicide prevention techniques. Once training is complete, participants receive a badge that makes them easily recognizable to students needing support.
“ is isn’t just about providing help, but showing that support is readily available and visible,” Davis said. “We’re creating an environment where students feel safe reaching out.”
Addressing mental health with a holistic approach
e data from the Healthy Kids survey also provided insights into the mental health struggles many students face. In particular, LGBTQ+ students and students from minority groups reported lower feelings of belonging and higher risks of bullying, depression and anxiety. ese disparities underscore the importance of targeted mental health initiatives that focus on increasing students’ sense of belonging at school and in their communities.
Davis said the school district has asked the public health department to adapt its ‘Twelve Talks to Have with Teens’ training for school nurses, who are often the rst point of contact for students facing mental health challenges.
“We’re equipping parents and school sta with the tools to have these con-
versations in a way that builds trust and understanding,” Davis said. “It’s about creating a safe space for students to talk openly about what they’re going through.”
Shifting perceptions to reduce substance use
Survey insights also revealed a signicant gap between students’ perceptions of substance use among their peers and their reported behaviors.
“If you talk to young people, they tend to think other young people are using substances more than they actually are,” Hutchings said. “So we’re getting the message out about the reality as opposed to the perception to establish positive community norms.”
Davis agrees that emphasizing teens’ positive choices and listening to their ideas is important for supporting them.
“It’s a scary statistic to read that more than 50% of youth feel like they could access substances whenever they want, but when we look at the actual use, a lot of them are making really good choices,” Davis said.
“ ere’s a big gap between those who could be using and those who are, and when students understand that most of their peers are making healthy choices, it changes the narrative.”
Kelsey Campbell, tobacco specialist at Je erson County Public Health, said when it comes to e ective messaging to curb substance abuse, teens are their best resource.
“Young people are having fantastic conversations, and they have a lot of ideas. So, our job is to look at how our work can support them in the conversations they’re already having,” said Campbell.
“How can we enable young people to enact change in their local spheres and communities? Because the conversations they have often provide way better solutions than most adults could dream up.”
Community leaders say listening to teens is helping them provide meaningful resources.
Je erson County faces ongoing population shifts, impacting schools and local planning
BY SUZIE GLASSMAN SGLASSMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Unlike the rest of the state, fewer young adults of child-bearing age are projected to move to Je erson County in the next decade, according to state demographer Nancy Gedeon. Gedeon highlighted ongoing population shifts that could signi cantly impact the area’s future during a recent presentation to the Je erson County School Board.
Gedeon, representing the Colorado State Demography O ce, outlined how Je erson County’s birth rates have steadily declined over the past decade. is trend has led to fewer school-age children and is likely to continue for years to come.
“ ere have been fewer births and an increase in deaths (due to an increase in the share of the population over 65),” Gedeon said. “Migration and mobility are also slowing, a trend that began even before the pandemic.”
Based on the state’s prediction models, Gideon explained that Je erson County will see a 4% decrease in 25- to 44-yearolds, the age group most closely associated with childbearing and a 29% increase in those 65 and older.
e decline in the county’s younger population di ers from that of the state, where the number of 25- to 44-year-olds is predicted to increase by 11%.
When asked if the di erence could be attributed to housing costs, Gideon said, “De nitely. Housing plays a part, including when housing was built and whether you’re continuing to build the same amount of housing as you had in the ’70s, ’90s or early 2000s.”
Yet, Gedeon cautioned that the cost of housing and di erences along those lines aren’t factored into their data. e state updates its population forecasts yearly and bases its models on various demographic, social and economic factors.
Impact on Je erson County schools
e trend of fewer school-age children directly impacts the public schools, which board member Michelle Apple-
gate said serve 91% of the county’s children. Still, with fewer young families moving in and declining birth rates, school enrollment numbers are expected to continue to stagnate or decrease.
Board member Mary Parker said Gedeon’s presentation to the school board is part of its e orts to continue the conversation around enrollment trends to prevent surprises.
“Under this board’s leadership, we have had to close 21 schools since I started in this role,” said Superintendent Tracy Dorland. “At the time, the board made it very clear that they didn’t want this to be a one-and-done thing, and they didn’t want the district to be in a position of having to make those kinds of big decisions at the 11th hour ever again.”
Board member Erin Kenworthy emphasized the district’s commitment to data-driven decision-making.
“So for folks who have come up and shared stories about a new family in their neighborhood with a brand new baby, I think that’s amazing. But it doesn’t mean that we’re experiencing a population boom,” Kenworthy said.
“We’re not saying that people aren’t having babies but that there’s empirical data and not just anecdotal informing our decisions.”
Gradual turnover in housing markets e presentation also touched on how the housing market could in uence migration trends into or out of the county. Gedeon noted that while older residents stay in their homes longer, the eventual “turnover” of housing could open up more opportunities for younger families to move in.
However, this process will likely be gradual.
“If you had a whole neighborhood of people over the age of 65, the time in which they vacate their houses for whatever reasons could be staggered over 20 or 30 years, so you won’t see an entire street for sale at the same time.”
Board member Danielle Varga acknowledged that staggered turnover and slow migration into the county would make it easier for schools to manage en-
rollment without sudden surges or drops.
Statewide and national trends ese demographic shifts are not unique to Je erson County. Gedeon shared data showing that many parts of the U.S., especially in Northeast and Midwest states, have seen declines in their youth populations over the past decade. Colorado has experienced slower population growth, with births peaking in 2007 and declining steadily ever since.
Gedeon also noted that the younger population is more racially and ethnically diverse, which will shape future economic and educational policies.
The way forward
As Je erson County plans for its future, these demographic trends will be critical
in shaping decisions around everything from school closures to housing development and labor force planning. e county’s slower population growth rate compared to the rest of the state means that planners must carefully consider how to meet the needs of an aging population and a shrinking youth demographic.
Je erson County school board members expressed gratitude for the insight into the county’s population predictions as they continue to navigate the challenges of changing enrollment patterns and resource allocation.
“I really appreciate the proactive and ongoing look at what’s going on,” said board member Paula Reed. “It really helps to inform our decisions and allows us to make the best choices not just for now but for our future.”
Je erson County is expected to experience a 29% increase in residents 65 years or older by 2032. FILE PHOTO BY JO DAVIS
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DFF47 is bigger and more inviting than ever
With all the streaming options available to modern audiences, it’s easy to think that you can just watch whatever you want at any time and have the same experience as you would at the theater. But that’s just not the case, and in fact, that’s one of the things that makes events like the annual Denver Film Festival so important.
“ ere’s a special sauce to a lm festival. You’re not just going to the theater and seeing a lm. You’re part of a communal experience,” said Matthew Campbell, Denver Film artistic director. “You have the opportunity to talk to lmmakers and audience members, and there are few other forums like that anymore. Audience members can go a step beyond having a passive experience and really sink their teeth into the artform.”
e 47th annual Denver Film Festival will be held from Friday, Nov. 1 through Sunday, Nov. 10 at several venues across the metro area, like the Sie FilmCenter, Denver Botanic Gardens and the MCA Denver at the Holiday eater.
e festival kicks o on Nov. 1 with “ e Piano Lesson,” an adaptation of an August Wilson play produced by Denzel Washington, featuring Samuel L. Jackson and John David Washington. And it closes with on Nov. 9 with “September 5,” a lm that centers on the 1972 Munich Olympics terrorist attacks.
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As usual, there will be screenings of lms in all kinds of genres from all over the world, including some major award contenders like “Nickel Boys,”“Emilia Perez,”“Blitz” and “ e Brutalist.” And lm fans can explore all manner of movies, including shorts, animation, and themes like Social Issues/Activism, Asian Diaspora and Colorado Spotlight.
“I think one of the best ways to start for people who have never participated in the festival is to pick a theme that interests you and check out some of those movies,” Campbell said. “I always encourage people to be adventurous, and pick some random lms that they know nothing about and see if they like them.”
Some notable Colorado-based lms that are part of this year’s festival include “Lovers,” which is largely set in the HiDive on South Broadway, and “Half-Life of Memory,” a lm about Rocky Flats. ere will be special post- lm discussions following screenings of this lm, including former Rocky Flatts employees and members of groups like Rocky Flats Downwinders.
Another special aspect of lm festivals are the featured guests and events. is
year’s festival features legendary actress and director Joan Chen, screenwriter Virgil Williams, screenwriter and director Malcolm Washington, actors Gabriel LaBelle and Cory Michael Smith, and Academy Award-winner Andrew Wyatt. Add in the opening and closing night parties, as well as numerous lmmaker conversations, and there’s so much to be a part of.
“ e festival is a great opportunity to be taken out of your normal existence and put in a di erent reality for a while,” Campbell said. “ ere’s no better way to be put in another person’s shoes and also learn about a subject you don’t know anything about.
e full schedule and tickets are available at https://denver lmfestival.eventive.org/welcome.
Thornton hosts 8th Annual Day of the Dead/ Día de los Muertos cultural celebration
Get ready to dress up in your nest Día de los Muertos out t and celebrate this important day at McAllister Park Center, 750 W. 96th Ave. in ornton, from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2.
e event will feature music by Chicano Heat and Mariachi Sangre Mexicana, dancers from Cultural Dance Productions and Fiesta Colorado, along with facepainting, stilt walking and magic-making, ancestor altar, photo booth and local artisan market
For all the details, visit Arts ornton.com.
LUMC hosts world-class classical concert e Littleton United Methodist Church’s Fine Arts Series continues with a performance by two stellar musicians, violinist Harumi Rhodes and pianist Tamara Goldstein. Violin Sonatas will be held at the church, 5894 S. Datura St. at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1. e duo will be performing music by Mozart, Brahms and others.
More information on the free concert is available at https://littletonumc.church/ fas/.
Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Sabrina Carpenter at Ball Arena
Nobody is having more fun with pop music this year than Sabrina Carpenter Her album “Short N’ Sweet” isn’t just full of bangers, but brims with tongue-incheek jokes and risqué references scienti cally designed to make you smile. It’s a shot of sunshine we could all use. In support of the album, Carpenter will be performing at Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle in Denver, at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1. She’ll be joined for the evening by opener Declan McKenna Get tickets at www.ticketmaster.com.
Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail.com.
The perfect imperfection of a 5-year-old’s playroom
n today’s world of fastidiousness and perfectionism, it’s easy to get swept up in the idea that every space, even a child’s playroom, should be pristine, everything in its place, every toy neatly stored. For many of us, there’s a sense of satisfaction in organization, a belief that tidy spaces promote tidy minds. But there’s a delicate balance to strike, especially regarding the space of a 5-year-old. Children are naturally chaotic in the best possible way, their creativity and curiosity spilling into their surroundings. As adults, we must ask ourselves: Should their playroom re ect the organized world we strive for, or should it be a canvas for their boundless imagination?
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My grandson’s playroom, which we share as part of our “o ce,” is a perfect example of this tension between order and the joy of childhood. Just the other day, as I walked through his side of the room to get to my desk, I noticed a few Hot Wheels cars scattered across the oor. His room wasn’t a mess, not by any stretch, but those minor signs of play, those tiny cars on the ground,
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warmed my heart. It reminded me of my childhood, the rooms I used to play in, and the way toys seemed to be a part of my world, rather than something to be stored away when I was done.
My daughter came down shortly after, concerned by the stray toys, and tried to clean them up quickly. I stopped her.
“Leave it,” I said. ere was something so comforting, so genuine about those scattered toys. ey reected his world, his creativity in action, and his freedom to just be a child. e room wasn’t chaotic; it was alive with the essence of a 5-year-old’s spirit.
Of course, we want to instill good habits in children from a young age. We want them to learn the value of cleanliness and to understand that everything has a place. But as I stood in that playroom, looking at the handful of cars and blocks, I realized there is a di erence between
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fostering good habits and enforcing perfectionism. Kids, especially at the tender age of ve, are just learning about the world around them. eir play is their work, their toys are their tools, and their spaces are an extension of their minds. By expecting rigid tidiness, we risk stiing that creativity.
ere’s a certain magic in a 5-year-old’s playroom. It’s not meant to be a showroom but a space where they can dream, build, and imagine. Sure, they must learn to pick up after themselves, but that doesn’t mean their room must be perfect every moment. Sometimes, those scattered toys tell the story of an adventure in progress, one that will continue when school is over when the day winds down, and when they return to their world of make-believe.
As I sit at my desk, writing this, I can still see those few cars spread out on the oor, waiting for my grandson to return from kindergarten. I know that later, when my workday is done, I’ll lie down on that oor with him, and together, we’ll push those cars around, maybe build a
city with his blocks or race the cars along some imaginary track. If you can even call it that, the mess will be part of the joy we share in that moment.
Children need space to express themselves; sometimes, that expression comes in mid-play toys, waiting for the next spark of imagination. e perfectionist in us may want to tidy everything up to create an environment that feels controlled and orderly, but that’s not what childhood is. Childhood is messy, creative, and beautifully imperfect.
Embracing the balance is the key, and I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can remember what Dr. Maryann Rosenthal said, “Strive for excellence and not perfection,” it really will be a better than good life.
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Do yourself a favor and get a watch that counts your steps
As someone who admittedly hates going to the gym and needs my workouts to be fun, I highly recommend a watch that counts your steps. After my ance surprised me with one for my birthday in September, I’ve been hooked, and determined to get my daily average up since.
Take advantage of the beautiful Colorado weather and simply take more walks. Whether you step away from your desk for 10 minutes or take the dog out on a longer trek after work, you’ll soon nd chasing those step counts is infectious.
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Not only will it boost your mental health (walking has been proven to boost mood by increasing blood ow and circulation to your brain and body), but the physical health e ects can’t be denied. Personally, this bene t has been undeniable for me. I don’t want to preach. Sometimes you just don’t want to do anything. I get it completely. But try taking a brief walk every day for just three days and see how you feel.
Plus, get yourself a motivator, like a watch that counts your steps, mileage, calories and more. It’s addicting to try to get to that round number each day and inch your daily average up. Use milestones like 2,000, 4,000 or 10,000 steps per day and you’ll surprise yourself with how much distance you’re tackling.
Getting to 2,000 steps is equal to about a mile. So, 10,000 steps spread throughout the day in varying increments get you to about ve miles per day.
You’ve probably heard the 10,000 steps thing before and with good reason. According to the Mayo Clinic, the average American walks 3,000 to 4,000 steps per day. But getting closer to 10,000 can help boost your overall physical health, includ-
ing reducing your risk for heart disease, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and depression. But everyone’s goals shouldn’t be the same. It’s all about nding ways to be more active than you were before. Depending on your age, body type and a plethora of other factors, 10,000 steps might not make sense for you.
Try setting more achievable goals to start and slowly build from there. Also, keep in mind you’ll need more water per day as you stack your steps.
To increase your step count, try these easy ways below:
• Take the stairs — skip the elevator and take the steps more often
• Give the dog a bonus walk — they’ll thank you for it
• Try standing as you work or taking more breaks to get brief walks in during the workday
• Save your favorite podcast, playlist or sports show - this will give you something to look forward to on your next walk
• Park farther away
• Take your phone calls or meetings on your walk if you can
• Schedule a weekly park day or hike
• Before you know it, you’ll be a walking machine.
Take my word for it: it’s so satisfying to get that daily average up and it’ll be as big of a mental boost as a physical bene t.
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What does it mean to have a bond measure on your ballot?
BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
When voters go to ll out their 2024 ballots, there’s a good chance they’ll be asked to decide on a bond measure, whether for parks, schools or libraries.
In an e ort to help inform voters, Colorado Community Media spoke with Byron Isaak – a bond broker and dealer at Lakewood-based Isaak Bond Investments who has worked in the industry for more than 40 years – about how bonds work.
Bonds are a way for municipalities or special districts, like school districts or library districts, to take on debt to fund infrastructure and capital investments, such as buildings, sidewalks, roads, parks and water and sewer lines.
A popular kind of bond used by municipalities and special districts is a general obligation bond, which Isaak said works similarly to a homeowner’s mortgage, where debt repayments can be spaced out over a long period of time with interest.
“ ey can issue a large amount of debt and put it in a ladder form, so there are bonds that will mature from one to 30 years and spread out the payment requirement,” Isaak said.
Municipalities and special districts rely on property taxes to repay their debt in a general obligation bond, and Colorado requires that voters approve that debt.
Sometimes a bond measure will require a tax increase to cover the debt, but not always. Isaak said a bond could be tax neutral if the municipality is getting enough revenue from existing taxes to cover the payments, which might happen when a municipality has paid o older bonds, renanced debt or grown its tax base.
“What I would look for is what the anticipated annual requirement for the debt service will be and their projected revenue,” Isaak said. “If those numbers match up, you don’t have a tax increase.”
Once a general obligation bond is issued, if the municipality or special district doesn’t receive the revenue needed to pay it back, it can raise taxes to make the payment. Isaak said that can happen if the municipality overestimated the growth in its tax base.
“ ey are required and obligated to levy a tax on all taxable property (in the district) in order to make the debt service,” Isaak said.
Another type of bond voters might see is a revenue bond, where a municipality or special district is paying o debt with service fees instead of taxes. Isaak said this is a common bond for water and sewage providers.
In general, Isaak said bonds are a very secure way for entities to take on debt to nance infrastructure.
“Municipal bonds as a whole have a great deal of history of very low default ratios,” Isaak said.
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Denver-area costume shops foster community of creativity
BY ELISABETH SLAY
Acolorful array of Denver-area costume shops intertwines creativity and camaraderie, with each shop revealing its own distinct charm. From elaborate corsetry to an immersive haunted house and engaging games and puzzles, these shops go beyond competition and collaborate to foster a community centered on self-expression and oneof-a-kind experiences.
The Wizard’s Chest: ‘An experience’ Kevin Pohle, co-owner of the Wizard’s Chest in Denver, describes his shop as “an experience.”
Pohle said the store at 451 Broadway, which is decked out from top to bottom with magical trinkets, towering skeletons
and quirky long-bearded wizards, is always changing and has something for everyone.
“It’s not supposed to be a retail store,” Pohle said. “It’s supposed to be a place to come and hang out and see cool things and pick up cool things and then feel the need to take something home that you didn’t know you needed until you saw it.”
For 20 years, Pohle and his partners David Boyce and Brad Brickley have owned and operated Wizard’s Chest, which originally opened in 1983.
Wizard’s Chest is divided into two oors. e rst oor contains costumes, accessories, decorations and more, while the bottom oor provides a plethora of puzzles and games for people of all ages.
Over the years, Pohle said, the store has leaned into providing clothing that people can wear in their regular wardrobe.
“So it’s not just a costume, it’s a piece
that has more than one use,” Pohle said. “It’s a piece that’s versatile.”
When comparing Wizard’s Chest to other local shops, Pohle said his store has its own unique aspects, as do others in the community.
“ e thing about costume stores in Denver is we’re all cooperatively competitive,” Pohle said. “We don’t really compete with each other. We try to send people to each other. Disguises in Lakewood does rentals, which we don’t do. Reinke Brokers in Littleton does a haunted house, which we don’t do.”
It’s their di erences that allow the shops to work together.
“So there’s no need for us to ght with each other,” Pohle said. “We keep it as a local community.”
For more information about the shop, visit wizardschest.com.
Crimson Rose Masquerade: ‘Out of a fairy tale’
Also on Broadway in Denver is Crimson Rose Masquerade, a “high-end costume boutique that treats dressing up as an expression of self-love,” said owner Kitty Krell.
e frocks that her clientele chooses to express themselves look as though they’ve “stepped out of a fairy tale” and include Renaissance dresses, pirate coats and more.
“It’s alternative chic, Ren faire chic … it’s for anyone who ever felt like they didn’t quite t in,” Krell said.
Also among the garments in the shop at 1456 S. Broadway are Krell’s own creations, including intricate corsets for many occasions. She began her craft at the age of 15 after needing a corset for her costume during her rst job at a Renaissance festival.
“So I went, ‘How hard can it be to make one?’” Krell said. “I had just recently started sewing, and I think because I didn’t know what I was trying to do was impossible, I did it, and since then, I’ve continued to make corsets.”
Krell said she also makes corsets for those with certain medical needs after starting to wear them for herself about eight years ago, to address a connective tissue disorder called Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
“It’s great for scoliosis, for EhlersDanlos, for anxiety, because it can act as a human thunder jacket,” Krell said. “I do a lot of work with people who have very physical jobs and are constantly lifting and messing up their backs.”
For Krell, one of the best aspects of her job is knowing that her pieces are making people happy.
“It’s one of my favorite feelings to know that I contributed something that makes someone’s quality of life better,” Krell said.
Krell said she enjoys being a part of the costume shop community in Denver because of its collaborative nature.
“It’s a bunch of weirdos who found this world, or found each other in this world that doesn’t really want us to,” Krell said. “Denver is especially great for that because Denver is very live-andlet-live.”
For more information about the shop, visit crimsonrosemasquerade.net.
Photo above: Denver resident Anthony Coularelli tries on a rabbit hat and sunglasses at Wizard’s Chest. Coularelli needed a quick costume for an Alice in Wonderland themed event and said Wizard’s Chest is a great local place for costumes. PHOTO BY ELISABETH SLAY
Reinke Brothers Store: A haunted house
From aliens greeting people at the door to skeletons serenading customers, Reinke Brothers Store sells experiences, said Greg Reinke, who co-owns the store with his brother Chris Reinke.
Located at 5663 S. Prince St. in Littleton, Reinke Brothers contains a long and immersive haunted house lled with di erent scenes and animatronics concocted by Greg Reinke and his sta .
Originally, Reinke said his haunted houses — which he and his brother began when they were young — were gory and quite scary for children, but as time went on, he realized that wasn’t the best way to intrigue them.
“People that get the living tar scared out of them when they’re little don’t enjoy my particular venue when they get older,” Reinke said. “So I said, ‘How can we correct this?’ And that’s when we stopped doing chainsaws and knives and blood and guts and torsos ripped in half and we made it more of an entertainment haunted house.”
e Reinke Brothers Store now o ers tours of the house with the lights on for children and others who have a hard time going through the attraction when it’s in full swing.
Along with the haunted house, Reinke’s shop is also jam-packed with wigs, masks, makeup, props, decorations and anything else one might need to create the perfect costume or their own spooky experiences.
While he has a plethora of items, Reinke said his shop also takes part in the camaraderie of similar establishments in the Denver area.
“If we’re out of something, I’ll call over at (Disguises), or I’ll call over at Wizard’s Chest and ask that, and then I send my customers there,” Reinke said. “And I think the customers appreciate that also. ese are local guys. So we protect each other.”
Going forward, Reinke hopes to continue making people happy with costumes and haunted houses for as long as possible.
“I plan to be dead back there someday, just draped over a gravestone or a prop or something,” the 65-yearold said. “A lot of people want to retire to enjoy the end or whatever. What would I retire to? I’d make monsters for a living and most people retire to do what I’m doing.”
For more information about the Reinke Brothers shop, visit reinkebrothers.com.
Disguises: ‘Three to four businesses under one roof’ Disguises in Lakewood is another costume shop in the area that o ers a multitude of costume options, including makeup, wigs and more.
“We also have the other side of our retail store, which is our Et Cetera boutique,” co-owner Todd Belanger said. “ is has formal wear, retro dresses, Renaissance dresses, stockings, sexy wear, corsets, shoes, goth clothing, steampunk, clothing, festival and rave wear. Many people in the community shop for everyday clothing here all year.”
Belanger said his store at 10500 W. Colfax Ave. in Lakewood also has one of the largest stocks of rental clothes in the nation.
Belanger owns the store with his wife, Michelle Belanger.
“ e store was started by another individual in the mid-’90s and it was successful and grew out of its original location and moved into a larger location,” Belanger said. “I actually was a nurse by training and so is my wife and we began buying small rental houses, but after owning a few of those, I quickly realized that I wanted to replace my income as a nurse.”
Belanger and his wife were able to purchase their business, which they love.
“We currently have over 200 active vendors that we purchase products from represented in the store. It does make the store very unique and it makes shopping here like a treasure hunt because you’re never quite sure what you’re going to nd,” Belanger said.
Belanger describes the “caddie shack community” in Denver as unique and varied and explained it’s important to have shops such as Disguises because they’re establishments that make “the world a richer and less boring place.”
Going forward, Belanger said he hopes people will continue to visit Disguises throughout the year.
For more information about Disguises, go online to disguisescostumes.com.
Business owner and seamstress Kitty Krell works on a corset in her high-end costuming boutique Crimson Rose Masquerade, which is located on Broadway in Denver.
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Co-owner of Reinke Brother Store in Littleton Greg Reinke laughs with first-time customers as he shows them one of his favorite animatronics.
Compare hospital costs for specific procedures, insurance plans
BY JOHN INGOLD
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If you have a medical procedure on the horizon in Colorado, there’s a new way to shop around for the best price.
Gov. Jared Polis on Tuesday announced a new website —ColoradoHospitalPrices.com— where people can look up various procedures performed at a hospital and see a list of prices based on insurance carrier. e tool, then, potentially allows people with upcoming medical care to shop around and see which hospitals available in their insurance network can o er the lowest price.
At a news conference, Polis said he hopes the website is the rst step in an effort to apply market pressure to hospitals to reduce their prices. With health insurance premium prices set to rise for many next year, lowering what patients — and insurers — pay for health care is vital to reducing overall health care spending
“One of the key failings of the market is the lack of pricing transparency that doesn’t allow for the competition to work as it does in any normal market, to bring down costs,” he said.
e website was launched in partnership with the national organization PatientRightsAdvocate.org. Colorado’s website is the rst of what the organization hopes will be a nationwide network of price transparency tools for patients.
e new website also adds to the list of local tools in Colorado that give patients the ability to search for hospital prices based on their insurance carrier — that last part is crucial because the prices that di erent insurers pay at the same hospital for the same procedure can vary widely, while not all hospitals will be covered under a speci c insurance plan.
Just last month, the state Department of Health Care Policy and Financing launched its price-lookup site, which relies on the same data as the website
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announced Tuesday but o ers a di erent search experience. e data comes from prices that hospitals are required to report under state and federal law. Polis said the connection to a national network of price-transparency sites made it worthwhile to launch a second website.
“ e more ways to make it easier for people to access that information, the better,” he said.
e Center for Improving Value in Health Care, a nonpro t that administers a state database for insurance claims information in Colorado, also has a shopfor-care tool. Unlike the other two websites, the CIVHC tool allows users to see quality and patient-experience scores for particular hospitals.
But all of these tools — as well as various other e orts to get hospitals to reveal their prices — come with challenges that may limit their value to consumers.
Hospital prices are not a basic menu. ere are thousands of billing codes for various procedures, and some procedures could be billed under di erent codes, depending on the hospital’s operating standards. For instance, there are over 70 di erent billing codes for an X-ray, depending on the body part being scanned and the number of views needed.
Insurance companies, too, o er multiple plans, which may have di erent negotiated prices. So it’s not enough to know your carrier — you have to know
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the speci c plan name, too.
And, on top of that, di erent hospitals may use di erent names for things. As a portion of an instructional video Polis showed Tuesday explaining how to use the new website put it: “Remember the descriptions may be di erent as you shop across hospitals, because descriptions vary according to the hospital. Now look for your payer from the list. Payer names can also vary according to the hospital.”
Even more confusing, the prices presented for a speci c procedure may not be the “all-in” cost. In other words, there may be other charges for scans, anesthesia, medications and services not included in the procedure price.
Depending on the hospital and how they sta their doctors, patients may also receive a separate bill for physician charges that are not included in the hospital’s posted procedure price.
Polis acknowledged the complexities but said it’s important to start somewhere in making health care prices more transparent.
“It starts with saying, ‘Hey, why is my lung X-ray $600 at this hospital and $1,500 at this other hospital? e plan I have is paying twice as much as another plan,’” Polis said. “ at’s the kind of pressure we need to bring down rates.” Polis said insurance companies may also use the sites to see what their competitors are being charged and then use that as leverage in future negotiations with hospitals.
Cynthia Fisher, the founder of PatientRightsAdvocate.org, echoed Polis, saying the website is a rst step toward “the great reveal of the absurdity of price variation that’s going on across Colorado and across the country.”
“No one should have this level of price variation,” she 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.
A patient room in Lutheran Hospital, as showin during a July 20 open house. PHOTO BY CORINNE WESTEMAN
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Colorado Railroad Museum’s new exhibit highlights women’s contributions to the railroad industry
BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLOROADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Just as the railroads built the nation as we know it today, so too did the nation build the railroads.
People from all walks of life helped plan, construct and operate the railroads from the early days of locomotives until now.
Although not every job was historically available to every person due to discrimination or other factors, the Colorado Railroad Museum is working to ensure the Mexican-American traqueros, the Black railroad workers and other communities are remembered.
Earlier this month, the Golden-area museum opened “Hidden from History: A Century of Women in Railroading,” highlighting women’s work in and for the railroad industry from the 1870s to the 1970s. e exhibit, which is in the sublevel of the main depot/ticket o ce building, will be open through August 2025.
Assistant curator Jasmine Robertson said she got the idea from a book she saw in the museum’s gift shop, “Iron Women: e Ladies Who Helped Build the Railroad” by Chris Enss.
Robertson started researching the topic in January, saying it was a challenging topic to study. Women faced prejudice throughout their history working for the railroad and were often limited in what jobs they could work depending on the era and location, she and Executive Director Paul Hammond said.
Telegraphers were among the rst industry jobs that were open to women, Robertson explained. Many women who worked as telegraphers operated remote stations essentially based in their homes, and had to multitask alongside their responsibilities as wives and mothers.
During the World Wars, Robertson said, more jobs became available to women as millions of men left to serve in the military. However, once they returned, the women were expected to give up their jobs even if they didn’t want to, she continued.
Women of steel
In the 1960s and 1970s, the railroad in-
dustry’s hiring practices were challenged and women’s right to work any job they were quali ed for was upheld. After the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act was passed in 1976, more women became locomotive engineers and conductors, Robertson described. Among them was Edwina Justus, the rst Black woman engineer, who worked for Union Paci c in Nebraska.
Justus is among the women speci cally highlighted in the exhibit, along with Coloradans like Dr. Susan Anderson and Laura Brakamp.
Anderson graduated from medical school in 1897 and was one of the rst women to practice medicine in Colorado.
Nicknamed “Doc Susie,” she treated railroad workers in Fraser. She was made Grand County Coroner around the time the Mo at Tunnel was being bored, and her duties included attending to the tunnel workers who were killed or injured in accidents.
Brakamp, a purchasing department employee who was based out of Rio Grande Railroad’s Denver o ce, designed the company’s iconic monogram in 1939-40. She initially submitted it as a design for headrest covers, but it won a companywide design contest and was used on all Rio Grande train cars, stationery and more.
Overall, Robertson and Hammond wanted museum visitors to know the exhibit highlights the facts while showcasing “how far we’ve come, but there’s still room to grow.”
While the exhibit only covers women’s work in the railroad industry through the 1970s, Robertson said she’s contemplated doing a follow-up exhibit that details their work over the last 50 years. She and Hammond said the museum’s trying to expand its physical collection to facilitate more exhibits like this.
As Robertson was building the “Hidden from History” exhibit, someone coincidentally decided to donate his grandma’s collection of telegraph equipment. Robertson said it was pure luck, but she was grateful to be able to add that equipment to the exhibit and the museum’s general collection.
As the museum prepares to host its popular Polar Express train rides Nov. 8-Dec. 23, Robertson and Hammond hoped all its upcoming visitors would also stop by the exhibit to learn about the women who helped make the railroads possible.
For more information, visit coloradorailroadmuseum.org.
Two female telegraphers, back row, serve with two railroad workers in Arrow, Colorado during World War I. Telegraphers was among the first jobs in railroading that was open to women. COURTESY OF THE DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Strides with strollers: How active parents keep up the mileage
Stroller fitness activities
provide outlet for community, family bonding
BY JOHN RENFROW JRENFROW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Active people don’t stop being active when they become parents; they just become more innovative and e cient. Whether to keep the step count up, nd a sense of community or not miss a beat while training for health goals, new and experienced parents are strapping the kids in the stroller and hitting the trails. It’s no secret nding a babysitter can be challenging, but moms and dads grow to rely on the bonding time their new sidecar brings; not just with their kid copilots, but with other parents, too.
Bonding through training
“We have a 3-year-old and a 1-year-old, and over the summer, upgraded and got a double-wide stroller to t both kids in,” said Dan Petty in Littleton. “It’s been great. I’m training for the New York City Marathon right now, and my kids have been companions for much of this summer while I’ve been training up for that.” Petty’s daily treks often take him and his kids on runs beyond 10 miles.
ere are no iPads or screen time. Instead, the kids bring a few toys and snacks and enjoy the landscape while they speed down the Mary Carter Greenway Trail, one of Petty’s favorites. Just north of Chat eld Reservoir along the South Platte River, it provides paved and gravel paths (large enough for double-wide strollers) for runners and walkers.
While the kids enjoy a near rst-class riding experience, Dad gets his training in and Mom gets a well-deserved break. “It’s great because when I take them out for an hour or two hours, or sometimes longer, it gives my wife a break to read or work out, herself,” Petty said. “It’s one of these things where I get exercise, the kids get fresh air, we have some time together and my wife gets a real break from two kids, which is a lot.”
e NYC Marathon on Nov. 2 will be Petty’s second. He was a competitive runner in high school and college but took some time away from the sport. After some friends got back into it a few years ago, Petty did too, not letting his fatherhood get in his way.
In fact, his kids help push him harder. at, and the altitude. Petty has lived in Colorado for 15 years and said training here before running a marathon at sea level certainly helps. ough he’ll drop the stroller weight on race day, Petty knows his kids will be cheering him on. Petty is looking to raise money for the Asian American Journalists Association. To support him in the New York City Marathon, consider donating at www.aaja. org/the-futures-fund/.
Memories through the miles
Another parent in Arvada sets her eyes on a lofty goal, and her daughter is a key piece to the puzzle.
Cassandra Porter is an assistant cross country and track coach for Arvada West High School. As a lifetime runner, she competed in high school for the Early College of Arvada until 2016 before becoming
a Roadrunner at Metropolitan State University of Denver.
After becoming a mom and a coach in 2021, Porter continued running, bringing her daughter to Arvada West practices and pushing her along. Last year, around the Fourth of July, Porter learned a new Guinness World Record was set by a woman pushing a pram (stroller) at ve minutes, 24.17 seconds.
e woman’s name was Neely Gracey, and oddly enough, she was from Boulder and set the record in Englewood.
“I’m just always up to date on anything in the running world and last summer I think I saw that. Some mom from Colorado actually broke the record, and she got it down to 5:24,” Porter said. “And so I called my coach and we talked about it and applied for the Guinness record. It takes about three months to get approved for it. So, once we got the approval back, we were going to run it last fall of 2023. But I just had a couple of hiccups in my training. I had an injury and then a medical issue. So we pushed it back until I was t again.”
is past April, Kaitlin Donner from Viera, Florida, broke the record again, bringing the number down to ve minutes, 11.46 seconds.
“I was like, ‘Oh, I’m going to have to train a little bit harder for this now.’” Porter said. “So now I think we are ready. I just think it’d be cool to run it with my daughter and also have my athletes watch and hopefully inspire them. at’s a big motivation for it.”
Porter’s been running with her daughter since she was three months old. She’s now almost 3 and has accompanied Porter on more than 50 runs, whether they’re longer distance runs, sprints or tempo runs.
“She loves it,” she said. “My athletes love it when she comes to practice and runs with us. We put a speaker in the stroller and we play music, and she gets to ride along and just eat her snacks. It’s the best.”
She doesn’t have an exact date for the record but Porter knows it’s something she wants to tackle soon. It’s been on her mind for a while now. Whether she breaks it or not, the time with her daughter has been invaluable and irreplaceable.
“It would be a huge deal. I’m so goalbased,” Porter said. “ is has just been a goal for a year and I want to check it o the list, hopefully. I’m a really nervous racer so I’m hoping that this will kind of be a breakthrough with racing. I usually am really good with training, but racing is a little bit more nerve-wracking for me. So I think racing with my daughter will kind of calm my nerves. I think it’ll just be something super special between me and her.”
Community in parenthood
For others, becoming a parent could open a door to a more communal and active lifestyle.
Stephanie Holzhauer is the owner of Fit4Mom Castle Rock. Before moving to Colorado a couple of years ago, she got exposed to the program after becoming a mom herself in San Diego.
She started as a member, and after several Fit4Moms experiences across several cities, decided she had to get more involved.
“I immediately fell in love with community tness and just having support from other moms, being a rst-time mom myself,” Holzhauer said. “Just in that community, having that support and then being able to work out with my kid … one of the biggest reasons I joined is as a social
person, too. I love to work out outside, and as a mom, I never wanted to put my child in daycare at a gym. It was like a win-win because I was able to work out, I was able to make friends, and I didn’t put my child in childcare.”
Fit4Mom o ers several di erent classes for mothers, including a speci ed prenatal workout for expecting moms, momonly sessions like body wellness and body boost classes, and the most popular: stroller strides.
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Moms in Fit4Mom Castle Rock programs do a slew of workouts involving their little ones in their strollers. Owner Stephanie Holzhauer said not only do the moms get solid workouts in, but the kids stay engaged with songs and other active learning forms. COURTESY
Conifer, Golden & Valor cross country teams rule at Je co League Championships
BY DENNIS PLEUSS
JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ARVADA — Conifer pulled o a cross country quadruple-double of sorts Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the North Area Athletic Complex.
e Lobos swept the boys and girls Class 4A Je co League team titles, along with juniors Kyler Boymel and Gianna Cicora winning the individual boys and girls titles for Conifer. It was the fourth team title for the Coni-
fer boys team over the past ve seasons. Littleton spoiled the Lobos from a 4-peat last season, but Conifer got right back to its winning ways with Boymel, senior Nolan Schwemlein (2nd place), and senior Skyler Battersby (7th place) all nishing in the top-10. Conifer’s score of 37 points allowed the Lobos to take back the league title. Green Mountain was runner-up with 84 points.
e Conifer girls almost just as dominate. e Lobos score of 38 points cruised Conifer to a wide-margin of victory against run-
ner-up Littleton. Cicora, senior Kate Horneck (2nd place) and freshman Isabella Carter (5th place) all nished in the top-5. On the 5A side, Golden girls had no problem with the move up from 4A to 5A this season. e Demons (72 points), edged out Dakota Ridge (77 points) and Valor Christian (85 points) to claim the 5A Je co League girls team title. Juniors Elsa Vessely (3rd place) and Sophia Halverson (8th place) led the way for Golden. Columbine senior Maren Anderson won the 5A Je co League girls individual title
with a time of 18 minutes, 57.9 seconds. Lakewood senior Sophia Christensen was second with a time of 19:08.3.
Valor boys captured the 5A Je co boys team title. Valor senior Gri n Mazeski had the best time of the day in all races with a blistering time of 16:03.8 to pace the Eagles. Golden nished as the runner-up with 50 points.
Dennis Pleuss is the sports information director for Je co Public Schools. For more Je co
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Conifer’s boys cross country team captured its fourth Class 4A Je co League team title over the past five years Oct. 16 at the North Area Athletic Complex. Conifer junior Kyler Boymel won the individual 4A Je co League boys title.
Conifer’s girls cross country team dominated the Class 4A Je co League girls race at the conference championships Oct. 16 at the North Area Athletic Complex. Gianna Cicora, Kate Horneck and Isabella Carter all finished in the top-5 individually with Cicora winning the 4A Je co League individual league title.
PHOTO BY DENNIS PLEUSS / JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Golden’s girls cross country team had no problem moving up a classification this year. The Demons moved from 4A Je co to 5A Je co this year and captured the 5A Je co League girls team title at the Je co League cross country championships.
Valor’s boys cross country team was able to sweep the team and individual title at the Je co League championships on Oct. 16 at the North Area Athletic Complex. The Eagles won the 5A Jeffco League boys team title and senior Gri n Mazeski won the 5A Je co boys individual title.
STROLLERS
As its name suggests, this workout is a full-body strength, cardio and core training class all while engaging their kids in the stroller. And the kids get a lot of the classes as well, she said. Instructors will sing songs to the kids and engage them in physical and active learning exercises.
“I absolutely love it when I have a mom send me little videos of their kids at home, doing lunges with their stroller or singing songs and kind of playing stroll-
er strides,” Holzhauer said. “My girls are now (older), but when they were little, they would play stroller strides all the time … And to this day, they love what I do, and I love to come to classes, and they love tness and the incredible example that moms are setting for their kids just being outside and being active.”
ere’s also a run club, which includes an eight-week guided training program for moms interested in running a 5K or half-marathon, with or without their stroller stragglers.
When she rst got involved working for Fit4Mom, Holzhauer said she gured she could teach a few classes with no problem, but she never expected how
much it would give back to her.
“It has been incredibly rewarding,” she said. “You know, when you have someone that shows up and she joins and she’s like, ‘I didn’t know how much I needed this. I was at home, I was alone.’ Or maybe they were struggling with postpartum
depression, and they’ll all of a sudden come to class and realize they’re not the only one that’s dealing with this or that. So just seeing the friendships develop within our community and the support that they all have for one another … it’s incredibly rewarding.”
Dan Petty runs with his two children using a jogging stroller on Oct. 24 in Littleton. PHOTO BY ANYA SEMENOFF
A group of moms at Fit4Mom Castle Rock complete exercises together at a stroller strides event. The program allows for community among fellow moms through mental, physical and emotional well-being and fitness.
Cassandra Porter (far right) poses with her brother, Dallas Porter, and her daughter, Nabela, after a recent run in the area. Porter brings Nabela with her on most of her runs and says the time together doing something active is special.
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Morrison police sergeant charged with domestic violence
Richard
Norton, with force since 2023, is on administrative leave in wake of arrest
BY JANE REUTER JREUTER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Morrison Police Sgt. Richard Norton is on paid administrative leave after an Oct. 4 arrest by Longmont Police on charges of domestic violence, child abuse and unlawful storage of a rearm.
Morrison Police Chief Bill Vinelli responded to questions about Norton’s arrest with a press release.
“We are cooperating fully with the investigating agency and have no additional comment at this time,” it read.
An arrest warrant was issued for Norton Oct. 3. He was booked into the Boulder County Jail early Oct. 4 and released later that day.
Norton, 34, joined the Morrison Police Department in January 2023 and was promoted to sergeant later that year. He worked for the Broom eld Police Department from 2015 to 2022.
e Oct. 4 charges are not Norton’s rst brush with the wrong side of the law. He was among two Broom eld police o cers named in a 2019 federal lawsuit alleging
the men manhandled a disabled 15-yearold girl during a 2017 arrest. Vinelli said Norton was dismissed from the lawsuit.
vestigation found Norton sent inappropriate and unwanted sexual messages to four
of his female coworkers, creating a hostile and o ensive work environment, according to documents gained in a collaborative investigation by the Colorado News Collaborative, 9News, CPR News, Rocky Mountain
e Broom eld investigation report recommended Norton’s termination. He resigned in 2022 while still under investigation, according to Broom eld’s public information o cer Rachel Haslett.
Vinelli said he was aware of both allegations when he hired him.
“We did our background check,” Vinelli said. “I was aware of his past police internal a airs investigation and didn’t nd anything in it that would preclude me from hiring him.”
Morrison Mayor Chris Wolfe said he also knew about Norton’s history.
“I’m all about second chances,” he said. “If all this is true, it’s a sad situation. We want justice to be served but also want help for him and his family.”
As for Norton’s future with the town, “I’m leaving that up to the town manager and the chief,” Wolfe said. “Hopefully they make the right decision.”
He said the town board will talk about future hiring practices.
“I feel that falls under the town manager’s belt, but it’s going to be a topic of discussion,” he said.
Norton has been working with Morrison’s rst police K9, a Belgian Malinois named Niko that had formerly served with the Rangely police department. Niko is intended to help Morrison with narcotics enforcement.
How does Colorado keep noncitizens and dead people from voting?
Protections involve everything from the DMV database to what’s known as the ‘death list’
BY CAITLYN KIM CPR NEWS
As the election draws nearer, Coloradans have a lot of questions around voting — about how the process works, and also, what protections are there to ensure ineligible people aren’t casting ballots. It’s a perennial concern in every election, but one that has heated up this year, that somehow large numbers of non-citizens — and the dead — will manage to cast ballots.
Weld County Clerk and Recorder Carly Koppes has been elding versions of these fears since she rst started working in the o ce in 2004. e Republican, who was rst elected Clerk in 2014, is on her 6th presidential cycle.
“ is isn’t the rst presidential election that we’ve got a lot of voters asking, ‘what about the illegals?’” she said.
Despite no widespread evidence of voter fraud in the 2020 election, an NPR poll shows that a majority of Americans are concerned that there will be fraud this time around, in large part due to former President Donald Trump’s false statements. A majority of respondents in that survey said they believe noncitizens will be able to vote in the upcoming presidential election.
A number of audits, investigations and studies con rmed the results of the 2020 election, which President Joe Biden won. e checks to ensure only eligible voters end up on the voter rolls start with the rst question asked of anyone registering to vote in Colorado.
“On the form it says, ‘Are you a citizen of the United State? Yes or No?” Koppes
said, pointing to a printed copy of Colorado’s o cial voter registration form.
Next to the question, the document says, “if you answered No, do not complete this form.”
“So, it’s a self-a rmation. We are hoping that you are answering that question correctly,” Koppes explained. But “when we start registering you to vote in the voter registration system, we do verify and check.”
In other words: trust, but verify.
Clerks and the Secretary of State’s ofce rely on a long list of databases to ensure their voter lists are clean, something even the right wing Heritage Foundation agrees Colorado does a good job on; it ranked the state third in the nation for accuracy of voter registration lists.
When it comes to preventing noncitizens in particular from voting, the veri cation process starts with two other pieces of information on that form – your drivers’ license number or, if you don’t have that, the last four of your Social Security number.
By double-checking those, “we will be able to know if it is a valid U.S. citizenissued Colorado ID or driver’s license or Social Security number,” Koppes said.
While Colorado is a state that allows non-citizens, including people without legal status, to get a driver’s license, there are guard rails in place for them.
“ ere’s a nice big old black bar that’s actually put onto those issued IDs that clearly states this is not used for federal identi cation or voting purposes,” she explained. “Because they’re already agged within the Department of Revenue system, if they do try to get used as a voter registration, when we hit that system, it’s going to go ‘nope’ and (that) stops it right there.”
Koppes said with all these di erent checks and veri cations, it’s exceedingly rare for a non-citizen to get onto a voter list. And if a non-citizen does actually
manage to vote, the consequences can be severe: a ne, jail time and deportation.
“I’ve known people and I’ve grown up with some people who have not been U.S. citizens and the last thing that they want to do is put that ability to eventually become a U.S. citizen in jeopardy,” Koppes said. It might not sound sexy, but voter list maintenance is a big part of the job of clerks and the Secretary of State’s o ce. e databases they turn to don’t just allow o cials to check for noncitizens and keep track of deaths, there are many, many more that help clerks, such as ensuring people aren’t voting in two locations and spotting when people move out of state. is work does not just happen in the months leading up to an election, but year-round.
“We update our voter lists daily using information about driver’s license and address updates from the Colorado Department of Revenue. And (we get) incarceration updates from the Colorado Department of Corrections,” explained Democratic Secretary of State Jena Griswold (Colorado bans people from voting while they’re serving a felony sentence). e state also gets federal information from the SAVE database to see if someone previously issued a non-citizen driver’s license has obtained their citizenship and is now eligible to vote.
As for dead people voting, Griswold quipped, “a dead person is dead.”
“But in all seriousness,” she went on, “we get information when Coloradans pass away from two spots… the Department of Public Health and Environment and also the Social Security Administration.”
Clerk Koppes said the Social Security list is aptly named the Death List.
“When I worked in the elections department every day doing data entry, I would always make the joke, I see dead people,” she said, citing the lm “ e Sixth Sense.” And like the movie, the issue of dead people voting comes with a bit of a twist:
some of the ballots counted on Election Day may legitimately belong to people who’ve died.
“Under Colorado law, if a voter casts a ballot during the early voting period and then passes away before Election Day, that vote will count,” explained Koppes. Here again there is a veri cation process — in this case, with the signature on the ballot envelope.
Every voter has to sign the envelope when they return their ballot and if you’ve been voting in Colorado for a while, your clerk’s o ce has all those signatures on le.
“It is extremely rare that somebody is going to be – even a family member – is going to able to duplicate your signature,” Koppes said. “Because even if you sat down right now and did your signature ve times in a row, you’re going to notice there’s ve di erent little nuances every single time.”
Elections judges have extensive training on signature veri cation. And here’s the thing, they’ve caught people who tried to cast another person’s ballot.
“We actually, in the 2016 election, did catch an ex-husband trying to vote his exwife’s ballot,” Koppes recalled.
In that case, the o ender, a former chairman of the Colorado Republican Party, was sentenced to four years of probation.
Even if you don’t trust traditional media, election o cials urge you not to take your questions to Google or social media. Both Koppes and Griswold had the same advice: call your county clerk’s o ce. “We’re the ones that do this and know and understand the responsibility that we have. It’s a huge responsibility,” said Koppes.
One they take extremely seriously. is article comes courtesy of the Colorado News Collaborative and the statewide project, “Voter Voices,” which Colorado Community Media is a part of.
Morrison Police Sgt. Richard Norton is on paid administrative leave after an Oct. 4 arrest by Longmont Police on charges of domestic violence, child abuse and unlawful storage of a firearm. PHOTO BY JANE REUTER
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A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 70 WEST, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: COMMENCING AT THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE NORTH LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST 1/4 AND THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF STATE HIGHWAY NO. 124 WHICH POINT IS 192.7 FEET EAST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 ; THENCE SOUTH 01°08’ WEST, ALONG THE EAST RIGHT-OFWAY LINE OF STATE HIGHWAY NO. 124, A DISTANCE OF 684.49 FEET TO POINT OF CURVE; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ON A CURVE TO THE LEFT, HAVING A RADIUS OF 110.0 FEET AND ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF STATE HIGHWAY NO. 124, A DISTANCE OF 90.09 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENT; THENCE SOUTH 42°34’ EAST ALONG THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF STATE HIGHWAY NO. 124, A DISTANCE OF 481.6 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT
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: 10/10/2024
Last Publication: 11/7/2024 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: 08/08/2024
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:
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On August 15, 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)
Lynne M Blue AND Robert T Blue Original Beneficiary(ies)
OPTION ONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee for Asset Backed Securities Corporation Home Equity Loan Trust, Series OOMC 2006-HE3, Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series OOMC 2006-HE3 Date of Deed of Trust December 15, 2005
County of Recording Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 04, 2006
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2006001207
Original Principal Amount
$225,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$148,377.00
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 338, LAKE ARBOR FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 8201 Upham Ct, Arvada, CO 80003-1623. 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, 12/05/2024 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: 10/10/2024
Last Publication: 11/7/2024
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: 08/15/2024
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 # 24-032151
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 August 8, 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)
Robert L. Bishop
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Clarion Mortgage Capital, Inc., its successors and
assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust 2020-RP2 Date of Deed of Trust
November 10, 2006
County of Recording
Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
November 17, 2006
Recording Information
(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2006137443
Original Principal Amount
$154,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$154,559.54
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.
LOT 18, BLOCK 1, KINGS MILL NORTH FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 9164 West 90th Court, Westminster, CO 80021.
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, 12/05/2024 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: 10/10/2024
Last Publication: 11/7/2024 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
DATE: 08/08/2024
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:
Amanda Ferguson #44893
Halliday Watkins & Mann, P.C.
355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155
Attorney File # CO11329
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. J2400259
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On August 15, 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)
Shawn Gunther
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS") as nominee for Colten Mortgage, Its Successors and Assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Date of Deed of Trust November 20, 2020 County of Recording Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 03, 2020
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2020159751
Original Principal Amount
$482,815.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$446,508.58
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 29, BLOCK 20, COLUMBINE KNOLLS - FILING NO. 5, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 7203 S Chase Way, Littleton, CO 80128.
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, 12/05/2024 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: 10/10/2024
Last Publication: 11/7/2024
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: 08/15/2024
Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado By: Erika Ota, 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-24-994722-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. J2400251
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On August 15, 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) Joshua Rose Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for JFQ Lending, Inc., its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Freedom Mortgage Corporation Date of Deed of Trust May 21, 2020 County of Recording Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 27, 2020
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2020058835
Original Principal Amount
$219,065.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$169,085.91
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.
CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 146, BUILDING NO. TH-37, WESTDALE TOWNHOMES, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF FILED FOR RECORD NOVEMBER 29, 1974 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 678868, AND ACCORDING TO AND SUBJECT TO CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION RECORDED MAY 09, 1973 IN BOOK 2503 AT PAGE 9581 COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 7904 Chase Circle Apt. 146, 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, 12/05/2024 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: 10/10/2024
Last Publication: 11/7/2024
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: 08/15/2024
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
NOTICE OF SALE
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 12/05/2024 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),
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, 12/05/2024 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: 10/10/2024
Last Publication: 11/7/2024
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: 08/15/2024
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
No.
No.)
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. 802, ADVANTAGE AT STONY CREEK CONDOMINIUMS, AS SHOWN ON THE CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR ADVANTAGE AT STONY CREEK CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED OCTOBER 5, 1984 AS RECEPTION NO. 84094546 AND AMENDED NOVEMBER 21, 1984 AT RECEPTION NO. 84108823, IN THE JEFFERSON COUNTY RECORDS, AND SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS ESTABLISHING A PLAN FOR CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP OF ADVANTAGE AT STONY CREEK CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED OCTOBER 5, 1984 AS RECEPTION NO. 84094545 IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
APN#: 59-271-06-003
Purported common address: 6705 S Field St Unit 802, Littleton, CO 80128.
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, 12/19/2024 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: 10/24/2024
Last Publication: 11/21/2024
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: 08/29/2024
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:
Alison L. Berry #34531
Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 24-032909
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 August 8, 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) MONA L. HART
County of Recording Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 06, 2023
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2023007340
Original Principal Amount
$337,500.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$333,529.69
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.
CONDOMINIUM UNIT F-104, BUILDING F, GARAGE 104, CHATFIELD BLUFFS CONDOMINIUMS, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED AUGUST 6, 2008 AT RECEPTION NO. 2008075443, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE AMENDED AND RESTATED CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR CHATFIELD BLUFFS CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED MAY 25, 2006 AT RECEPTION NO. 2006062901 IN THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 10056 W UNSER DR UNIT 104, LITTLETON, CO 80127-7132.
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, 12/05/2024 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: 10/10/2024
Last Publication: 11/7/2024
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: 08/08/2024
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:
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2400264
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On August 22, 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) BRG Properties LLC, a Colorado limited liability company
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Capital Fund I, LLC
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Capital Fund REIT, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust
May 25, 2022
County of Recording Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
June 06, 2022
Recording Information
(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2022054818
Original Principal Amount
$500,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$500,000.00
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure
to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 2, STREETER SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 902 & 912 S Zephyr Ct, Lakewood, CO 80226.
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, 12/19/2024 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: 10/24/2024
Last Publication: 11/21/2024
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: 08/22/2024
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 # 24CO00231-1
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 August 22, 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)
Steve Olson and Terry Olson
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for MILA, Inc., its successors and assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as Trustee, as successor-in-interest to U.S. Bank National Association, successor trustee to LaSalle Bank National Association, on behalf of the holders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I Trust 2005-HE7, Asset-Backed Certificates
Series 2005-HE7
Date of Deed of Trust
April 22, 2005
County of Recording
Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 28, 2005
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2005011526
Original Principal Amount
$180,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$179,552.22
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.
LOT 8, BLOCK 1, RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 1 AND 2, LOTS 1 AND 8 OF BLOCK 3 AND LOTS 1 AND 8 OF BLOCK 4, GREEN MOUNTAIN PARK, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO
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, 12/19/2024 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: 10/24/2024
Last Publication: 11/21/2024
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: 08/22/2024
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:
Amanda Ferguson #44893
Halliday Watkins & Mann, P.C.
355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155
Attorney File # CO21539
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. J2400276
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On August 29, 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)
Gayle Lynn Garcia aka Gayle Garcia
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Homecomings Financial Network, Inc., its successors and assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY
AMERICAS, as Trustee for Residential Accredit Loans, Inc., Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-QO1
Date of Deed of Trust
July 15, 2005
County of Recording Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
July 25, 2005
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2005054357
Original Principal Amount
$115,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$85,463.60
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.
LOT 7, SUN VALLEY SOUTH, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 1156 South Johnson Street, 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.
Purported common address: 381 South Pierson Street, Lakewood, CO 80226.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 12/19/2024 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
PUBLIC NOTICES
Marcello G. Rojas #46396 The Sayer Law Group, P.C. 3600 South Beeler St., Suite 330, Denver, CO 80237 (303) 353-2965
Attorney File # CO240043
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 August 15, 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)
Robyn D. Coates
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Security Service Federal Credit Union
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Security Service Federal Credit Union
Date of Deed of Trust
January 17, 2017
County of Recording Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
January 26, 2017
Recording Information
(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2017009831
Original Principal Amount
$75,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$65,840.00
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 required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 17, BLOCK 4, FRIENDLY HILLS FILING NO. 6, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO
Purported common address: 4374 S Zang St, Morrison, CO 80465.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF JEFFERSON AND STATE OF COLORADO DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 111 BLOCK 3 LAKE ARBOR FAIRWAYS SUBJECT TO ALL EASEMENTS, COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, RESERVATIONS, LEASES AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, ALL LEGAL HIGHWAYS, ALL RIGHTS OF WAY, ALL ZONING, BUILDING AND OTHER LAWS, ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS, ALL RIGHTS OF TENANTS IN POSSESSION, AND ALL REAL ESTATE TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS NOT YET DUE AND PAYABLE. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED BY DEED RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NO. 2007023908, OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO RECORDS.
Purported common address: 6620 W 84th Cir., Unit 111, 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, 12/05/2024 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: 10/10/2024
Last Publication: 11/7/2024 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE
DATE: 08/08/2024 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:
Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.
Original Grantor(s) Lucas Noble
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
SERVBANK, SB
Date of Deed of Trust
October 10, 2017
County of Recording Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
October 11, 2017
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2017104843
Original Principal Amount
$319,113.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$280,719.68
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 SOUTH 75 FEET OF THE NORTH 181 FEET OF THE EAST 139.25 FEET OF THE WEST 496.65 FEET OF BLOCK 26, BENNET ACRES, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 110 SOUTH KENDALL STREET, Lakewood, CO 80226.
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, 12/05/2024 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/
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, 12/05/2024 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: 10/10/2024
Last Publication: 11/7/2024
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: 08/15/2024
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-24-994793-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.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2400239
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On August 8, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
March 08, 2006
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2006028822
Original Principal Amount
$182,500.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$192,655.78
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 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 5, BLOCK 7, COUNTRYSIDE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 10, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 11249 WEST 103RD DRIVE, WESTMINSTER, CO 80021.
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, 12/19/2024 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: 10/24/2024
Last Publication: 11/21/2024
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: 08/29/2024
Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado By: Christine Thompson, Deputy, for Public Trustee
First Publication: 10/10/2024
Last Publication: 11/7/2024
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: 08/08/2024
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 # 22-028861
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 August 29, 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)
MICHELE D NORWAY
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION
SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR OWNIT
MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC.
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
U.S. Bank National Association, as successor in interest to Bank of America National Association, successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Ownit Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan
Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-4
Date of Deed of Trust March 01, 2006 County of Recording Jefferson
STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 6553 S Pierson Way, Littleton, CO 80127. 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, 12/05/2024 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: 10/10/2024
Last Publication: 11/7/2024
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: 08/08/2024
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-24-993902-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. J2400247
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On August 8, 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)
Kevin J Kelly
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS") as nominee for United Wholesale Mortgage, Its Successors and Assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
PNC Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust
September 30, 2021 County of Recording Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 12, 2021
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2021145653
Original Principal Amount
$460,710.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$438,972.27
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 28, BLOCK 2, POWDERHORN FILING NO. 6, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON,
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2400241
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On August 8, 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)
MARTIN J. HERNANDEZ AND ABIGAIL B. HERNANDEZ
Original Beneficiary(ies) SECURITY SERVICE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Security Service Federal Credit Union
Date of Deed of Trust January 03, 2020
County of Recording Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 09, 2020
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2020003001
Original Principal Amount
$158,158.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$158,137.08
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 TWELVE (12), BLOCK EIGHT (8), ROLLING HILLS BLOCKS 6, 7 AND 8, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID SUBDIVISION AS AMENDED BY CERTIFICATE RECORDED MARCH 21, 1957 IN BOOK 1052 AT PAGE 67, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO
Purported common address: 3250 NELSON ST, WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY
PUBLIC NOTICES
By: Lyndsay Smith, Deputy, for Public Trustee
A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 69 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 11, WHENCE THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THEREOF BEARS S00°11''43"E, A DISTANCE OF 1321.71 FEET; THENCE S89°50''13"W, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 11, A DISTANCE OF 877.70 FEET; THENCE SOO °11''30"E, A DISTANCE OF 44.93 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY RIGHTOF-WAY LINE OF RALSTON ROAD AS RECORDED IN RECEPTION NO. 94035427, BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE THE FOLLOWING TWO (2) COURSES:
1. N73°11''15"E, A DISTANCE OF 35.50
OF CURVE;
TO
CURVE TO THE
OF
A RADIUS OF
HAVING
FEET AND AN ARC LENGTH OF 17.99 FEET; THENCE SOO °02''13"W, A DISTANCE OF 117.35 FEET; THENCE S89 °50''13"W, A DISTANCE OF 50.00 FEET; THENCE N00 °43''01"W, A DISTANCE OF 102.42 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 7008 Ralston Road, Arvada, CO 80002. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED
PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 08/29/2024
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:
Trevor G. Bartel #40449 Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP 1601 19th Street, Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 623-9000 Attorney File # 211668-10190
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. J2400246
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On August 8, 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) TRAVIS COLBY COX AND KELLY FRANCES FAIR COX
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC FKA QUICKEN LOANS, LLC
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust
November 01, 2021
County of Recording Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
November 03, 2021
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2021156036
Original Principal Amount
$355,443.00
Outstanding Principal Balance $337,381.69
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 14, ALSO BEING TOWNHOUSE 14, WOODLAKE FILING NO. 4, TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT IN AND TO THE COMMON AREA AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS RECORDED ON DECEMBER 18, 1969, IN BOOK 2151 AT PAGE 42, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 9356 W UTAH PL, LAKEWOOD, CO 80232-6468. 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, 12/05/2024 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: 10/10/2024
Last Publication: 11/7/2024
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: 08/08/2024
Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado
Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711
Attorney File # 00000010210375
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 August 22, 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)
Katherine Davidson and Brent Davidson
Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC.
Date of Deed of Trust
May 12, 2021
County of Recording
Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
May 17, 2021
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2021076030
Original Principal Amount
$471,306.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$364,700.50
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 4 AND N 1/4 LOT 5, BLOCK 7, BUFFALO CREEK PARK, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
A.P.N.: 300047416
Purported common address: 23826 Logan Ave, Buffalo Creek, CO 80425.
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, 12/19/2024 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: 10/24/2024
Last Publication: 11/21/2024
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: 08/22/2024
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:
N. April Winecki #34861 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 24-032848
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.
On August 15, 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)
Jose G Alvarenga
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CELEBRITY HOME LOANS, LLC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY
Date of Deed of Trust
June 06, 2022
County of Recording
Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
June 08, 2022
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2022056108
Original Principal Amount
$638,226.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$625,689.40
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 12, BLOCK 9, PALOMINO PARKFILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 1295 S Dover Way, 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, 12/05/2024 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: 10/10/2024
Last Publication: 11/7/2024
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: 08/15/2024
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 # 24-032868
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. J2400245
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On August 8, 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) Breckenridge Multifamily Lakewood Colorado, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
2020076373
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:
1. Borrower has failed to pay sums due under the Notes and the other documents evidencing and securing the Loan; and
2. Borrower has failed to comply with terms or conditions of the Deed of Trust and other loan documents relating to the real property described herein below;
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
PARCEL A: LOT 1, LAKEWOOD BLOCK 67 LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT, CITY OF LAKEWOOD, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
PARCEL B:
TOGETHER WITH THOSE BENEFICIAL
EASEMENTS AS SET FORTH AND DESCRIBED IN THE ACCESS AND MAINTENANCE EASEMENT RECORDED JUNE 30, 2020 AT RECEPTION NO. 20200076371. There is no purported common address on the Deed of Trust. For informational purposes, the address for the Property is 1221, 1225, and 1251 Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado 80214.
Purported common address:
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, 12/05/2024 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: 10/10/2024
Last Publication: 11/7/2024
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: 08/08/2024
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:
Chloe Mickel #50437 GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP 1144 15th Street, Suite 3300, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 572-6500
Attorney File # 183469.0118
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:
Original Beneficiary(ies) Truist Bank, a North Carolina banking corporation, as Administrative Agent for itself and the Lenders Current Holder of Evidence of Debt W13 Wadsworth Noteholder LLC, a Delaware limited liability company Date of Deed of Trust June 29, 2020 County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust June
RALSTON VALLEY WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT By: /s/ Phil Wathier,
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Proposed Budget and Amended Budget (if applicable) have been submitted to the District. A copy of the Proposed Budget and Amended Budget are on file in the office of Centennial Consulting Group, LLC, 2619 Canton Court, Suite A, Fort Collins, Colorado, where the same are open for public inspection.
Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Proposed Budgets and Amended Budgets at any time prior to final adoption of the Proposed Budget or the Amended Budget by the Board. This meeting is open to the public and the agenda for any meeting may be obtained by calling (970)4840101 x956 and at https://www.silverleafmd.org. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: SILVER LEAF METROPOLITAN DISTRICT,
25, 2024, and via teleconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89059871186?pwd=JlakvE4tiyBl2UvG90I6z2PhEuOxZg.1
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2024 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed 2025 budget and the amended 2024 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of Simmons & Wheeler, P.C. Please contact Diane Wheeler by email at diane@ simmonswheeler.com or by telephone at 303689-0833 to make arrangements to inspect the budgets prior to visiting the foregoing office. Any interested elector within the district may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2025 budget and the amended 2024 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto.
RIDGETOP VILLAGE
METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
By: /s/ Matthew Hill, President
Legal Notice No. 419249
First Publication: October 31, 2024
Last Publication: October 31, 2024
Publisher: Golden Transcript
Public Notice
NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET AND HEARING WESTEND RIDGE
METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the WESTEND RIDGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (the “District”) for the ensuing year of 2025. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of Simmons and Wheeler, P.C, 304 Inverness Way South, Suite 490, Englewood, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a hearing at the meeting of the District to be held at 2:00 P.M., on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2025 has been submitted to the Board of
file in the office of the District located at 1002 Kipling Street, Lakewood, CO 80215 and are available for public inspection.
Any interested elector of the District may file or register any objections to the proposed 2025 budget and the proposed amendment of the 2024 budget at any time prior to the final adoption of said budget and proposed budget amendment by the governing body of the District.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DANIELS SANITATION DISTRICT
Legal Notice No. 419252
First Publication: October 31, 2024
Last Publication: October 31, 2024 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice
NOTICE AS TO PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED BUDGET
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a proposed annual budget has been submitted to the board of the Golden Urban Renewal Authority (“GURA”) by the Executive Director of GURA for the ensuing fiscal year 2025. A
The location and additional information regarding the meeting will be available on the meeting notice posted on the District’s website at https://wrmd.specialdistrict.org/, at least 24-hours in advance of the meeting.
Any interested elector within the District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2025 budget.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DISTRICT:
By: /s/ ICENOGLE | SEAVER | POGUE A Professional Corporation
Legal Notice No. 419235
First Publication: October 31, 2024
Last Publication: October 31, 2024 Publisher: Golden Transcript
Public Notice
NOTICE CONCERNING HEARINGS ON PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AMENDMENT OF PARK RIDGE SUBDISTRICT OF WEST POINT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, AND PROPOSED 2025 BUDGETS OF WEST POINT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT AND PARK RIDGE SUBDISTRICT OF WEST POINT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
NOTICE is hereby given to all interested parties (i) the necessity has arisen to amend the 2024 budget of the Park Ridge Subdistrict of West Point Metropolitan District (the “Subdistrict”); (ii) that proposed budgets have been submitted to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the West Point Metropolitan District (the “District” and together with the Subdistrict, the “Districts”) and Subdistrict for the ensuing year of 2025; (iii) that copies of such 2024 Amended Budget, and proposed 2025 Budgets have been filed in the office of the District and Subdistrict’s accountant at Simmons & Wheeler, P.C., 304 Inverness Way South, Suite 490, Englewood, Colorado, where the same are open for public inspection; and (iv) that approval of Resolution to Amend the 2024 Budget, and approval of Resolutions to Adopt Budget, Appropriate Funds and Set Mill Levy for 2025 will be considered at public hearings of the Board of the Districts to be held via Zoom teleconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87139967035; Or join by phone: US: +1 669 900 9128 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799; Webinar ID: 871 3996 7035 at 3:00 p.m. on November 5, 2024. Any eligible elector within the Districts may, at any time prior to the final approval of the Resolutions, inspect the Amended 2024 Budget and 2025 Budgets and file or register any objections thereto.
WEST POINT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT PARK RIDGE SUBDISTRICT OF WEST POINT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
p.m., the Board will consider potential water rate increases for the calendar year beginning January 1, 2025.
RALSTON VALLEY WATER and SANITATION DISTRICT
By: /s/ Phil Wathier, District Manager
Dated: October 14, 2024
Legal Notice No. 419183
First Publication: October 31, 2024
Last Publication: October 31 2024
Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice
NOTICE CONCERNING
PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET OF RICHARDS FARM
METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of Richards Farm Metropolitan District for the ensuing year of 2025; that a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of Wolfersberger, LLC, 8354 Northfield Blvd, Building G, Suite 3700, Denver, Colorado 80238, where the same is open for public inspection; and that such proposed budget will be considered at a public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District on Wednesday November 20, 2024. at 12:30p.m online at http://app.goto.com/meeting/486952797
Members of the public may also participate via phone using the dial-in number (646) 749-3122 and access code #486-952-797. Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget, inspect the budget and file or register any objections thereto.
RICHARDS FARM
METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: Emmy Montez District Manager
Legal Notice No. 419222
First Publication: October 31, 2024
Last Publication: October 31, 2024
Publisher: Golden Transcript
Bids and Settlements
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT
Notice is hereby given that on or after November 1, 2024, the City of Golden Parks & Recreation Department will make final settlement with HELLAS CONSTRUCTION INC., 12000 West Parmer Lane, Austin, TX, 78613 in connection with payment for all services rendered, materials furnished, and for all labor performed in and for the Tony Grampsas Memorial Sports Complex Pickleball Courts Construction.
1. Any person, co-partnership, association or corporation who has an unpaid claim against the said project or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provision, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by subcontractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claims.
2. All such claims shall be filed with the City of Golden Parks and Recreation, c/o Chad Meinert, 911 10th Street Golden, CO 80401, on or before the above-mentioned time and date of final settlement.
3. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve the City of Golden Parks & Recreation Department from any and all liability for such claim.
CITY OF GOLDEN PARKS & RECREATION
Chad Meinert, Deputy Director, Land and Facility Management City of Golden Parks & Recreation
Legal Notice No. 419166 First Publication: October 24, 2024 Last Publication: October 31, 2024 Publisher: Golden Transcript
Public Notice
NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT
NOTICE is hereby given that Canyon Pines Metropolitan District of Jefferson County, Colorado, shall make retainage release payment at 405 Urban Street, Suite 310, Lakewood, CO 80228 on or after November 11, 2024, at the hour of 10:30, a.m. to the following:
International Mountain Bicycling P.O. Box 20280 Boulder, CO 80308
to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release Jefferson Center Metropolitan District No. 1, its directors, officers, agents, consultants and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CANYON PINES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
By: Independent District Engineering Services, LLC, Brandon Collins, PE District Engineer by and for the Canyon Pines Metropolitan District Legal Notice No. 419199 First Publication: October 24, 2024 Last Publication: October 31, 2024 Publication Name: Jeffco Transcript Summons and Sheriff Sale
Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, COLORADO 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, CO 80401
In Re the Parental Responsibilities Concerning the Child: ANTHONY JOSE FLORES GAMEZ
Petitioner: LESVIA FLORES GAMEZ and Respondent: EDUARDO LARA GARCIA
Attorney for Petitioner: Campos Law Firm LLC /s/ Gregori Csintalan, 1065 S Sheridan Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80226
Attorney for Petitioner Case Number: 2024DR030616 Division: Y
SUMMONS TO RESPOND TO PETITION FOR ALLOCATION OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES
To the Respondent named above, this Summons serves as a notice to appear in this case.
If you were served in the State of Colorado, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 21 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action.
If you were served outside of the State of Colorado or you were served by publication, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 35 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action.
PLEASE BE ADVISED, that a Initial Status Conference has been set on the abovereferenced matter for November 21, 2024 at 09:00AM WEBEX INFORMATION: Division Y, Magistrate Sweet The parties shall appear via one of the two methods listed below: For call-in users: Dial: 720-650-7664 or 1-415-655-0001; wait for prompt and enter 2662 338 8378# For browser users: Visit the URL: https://judicial.webex.com/ meet/cara.sweet Open the webex app, enter 2662 338 8378# under "Join A Meeting"
If you fail to appear at the Hearing, the Court may enter Orders against you. Prior to the hearing, each party is responsible for providing the Court with the correct contact information.
You may be required to pay a filing fee with your Response. The Response form (JDF 1420) can be found at www.courts.state.co.us by clicking on the “Self Help/Forms” tab.
The Petition requests that the Court enter an Order addressing issues involving the children such as, child support, allocation of parental responsibilities, (decision-making and parenting time), attorney fees, and costs to the extent the Court has jurisdiction.
Notice: Colorado Revised Statutes § 14-10123, provides that upon the filing of a Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities by the Petitioner and Co-Petitioner, or upon personal service of the Petition and Summons on the Respondent, or upon waiver and acceptance of service by the Respondent, an automatic temporary injunction shall be in effect against both parties until the Final Order is entered, or the Petition is dismissed, or until further Order of the Court. Either party may apply to the Court for further temporary orders, an expanded automatic temporary injunction, or modification or revocation under §14-10-125, C.R.S.
Date: June 3, 2024
Campos Law Firm LLC /s/ Gregori Csintalan, 1065 S Sheridan Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80226 Attorney for Petitioner
Legal Notice No. 419109
First Publication: October 17, 2024 Last Publication: November14, 2024 Publisher: Golden Transcript
Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, COLORADO 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO 80401 (303) 772-2500
Plaintiffs: RICHARD W. GREEN, PAMELA LYNN GREEN, n/k/a PAMELA LYNN HINKLEY, YVONNE LEE GREEN n/k/a YVONNE LEE CARTIN, and KERRY LUANN GREEN v. Defendant: THE ESTATE OF I.B. WESTHEIMER, JR.; DOE INDIVIDUALS 1-5; ROE CORPORATIONS 1-5.
Attorneys for Plaintiffs: Charles E. Fuller, #43923 Maureen S. Dunn #14981 Senn Visciano Canges P.C. 1700 Lincoln Street, Suite 2100 Denver, CO 80203 Telephone: (303) 298-1122
CFuller@sennlaw.com; MDunn@sennlaw.com Case Number: 2024CV031375 Division: 4
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S): THE ESTATE OF I.B. WESTHEIMER, JR.; DOE INDIVIDUALS 1-5; ROE CORPORATIONS 1-5
You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of court.
If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice.
This is an action to quiet title to a parcel of vacant land in Jefferson County, Colorado located on South Kipling Street, PIN 300015670 and Parcel ID 49-284-00-006 (the “Property”). Plaintiffs are seeking to quiet title tile to ensure clear title and marketability.
Dated: October 15, 2024
SENN VISCIANO CANGES P.C.
s/ Charles E. Fuller Charles E. Fuller, #43923
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
Legal Notice No. 419198
First Publication: October 24, 2024
Last Publication: November 21, 2024
Publisher: Golden Transcript
Misc. Private Legals
Public Notice
ActiveCare Chiropractic & Rehab is purging medical records prior to January 1, 2018. Please call 303-279-0320 by December 19, 2024 to claim your records.
Legal Notice No. 419185
First Publication: October 24, 2024
Last Publication: November 14, 2024
Publisher: Golden Transcript
Public Notice
District Court Jefferson County, Colorado 100 Jefferson County Pkwy Golden, CO 80401
By
By:/s/ Michael McCarron Vice President/ Assistant Secretary/ Treasurer
Legal Notice No. 419253
First Publication: October 31, 2024
Last Publication: October 31, 2024
Publisher: Jeffco Transcript and the Arvada Press
Public Notice
RALSTON VALLEY WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS WATER RATES AND WATER TAP CHARGES AND FEES
NOTICE
For all work done by said Contractors in construction or work on Canyon Pines Neighborhood Trails Contract and performed within and/ or for the Canyon Pines Metropolitan District in the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors or their subcontractors, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractors or their subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time for final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim to: Independent District Engineering Services, LLC, 1626 Cole Boulevard, Suite 125, Lakewood, CO 80401, on or before the date and time herein above shown for final payment. Failure on the part of any claimant
A request for genetic tests shall not prejudice the requesting party in matters concerning allocation of parental responsibilities pursuant to §14-10-124(1.5), C.R.S. If genetic tests are not obtained prior to a legal establishment of paternity and submitted into evidence prior to the entry of the final order, the genetic tests may not be allowed into evidence at a later date.
Automatic Temporary Injunction – By Order of Colorado law, you and the other parties:
1. Are enjoined from molesting or disturbing the peace of the other party; and
2. Are restrained from removing the minor child from the state without the consent of all parties or an Order of the Court modifying the injunction; and
3. Are restrained, without at least 14 days advance notification and the written consent of all other parties or an Order of the Court, from cancelling, modifying, terminating, or allowing to lapse for nonpayment of premiums, any policy of health insurance or life insurance that provides coverage to the minor child as a beneficiary of a policy.
If you fail to file a Response in this case, any or all of the matters above, or any related matters which come before this Court, may be decided without further notice to you.
Petitioner: Emilia Lopez Lerma & Respondent: Jose De La Cruz Valentin
Case Number: 24 DR 31025 Division: V
Attorney: Yuliya Levertova, Esq. | RMIAN 7301 Federal Blvd, Ste. 300, Westminster, CO 80030
Phone Number: (720) 853-2487
Email: ylevertova@rmian.org
FAX Number: (303) 433-2823
Atty. Reg. #: 52597
Notice of Hearing by Publication
To: Jose De La Cruz Valentin
PUBLIC NOTICES
TO CREDITORS Estate of Ronald Warren Mentch, aka Ronald W. Mentch, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31141
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 February 17, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Ronald G. Mentch, Personal Representative 32186 Castle Court, Ste. 301 Evergreen, CO, 80439
Legal Notice No. 419156
First Publication: October 17, 2024
Last Publication: October 31, 2024 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Nova Udean Smith, a/k/a Nova U. Smith, a/k/a Nova Smith, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31200
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 February 28, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Belinda G. Tournour, Personal Representative or Barry D. Smith, Personal Representative
c/o Harley K. Look, III, Esq., Reg. No. 39778 KATZ, LOOK & ONORATO, P.C. 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1100 Denver, Colorado 80203
Legal Notice No. 419250
First Publication: October 31, 2024
Last Publication: November 14, 2024
Publisher: Jeffco Transcript
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Jorja Marie Winslett, aka Jorja M. Winslett, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31163
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 March 1, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Mary Jeanne Nims
Personal Representative 1510 28th St., Ste. 275 Boulder, CO 80303
Legal Notice No. 419171
First Publication: October 24, 2024
Last Publication: November 7, 2024 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of JANICE ELAINE BUESSER, a/k/a JANICE E. BUESSER, a/k/a JANICE BUESSER, a/k/a JANICE ELAINE SCHLENKER, a/k/a JANICE E. SCHLENKER, a/k/a JANICE SCHLENKER, a/k/a JANIS ELAINE SCHLENKER, a/k/a JANIS E. SCHLENKER, a/k/a JANIS SCHLENKER, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31203
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 February 28, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Tina M. Delano, Personal Representative 7991 Shaffer Pkwy., Ste. 203, Littleton, CO 80127
Legal Notice No. 419241
First Publication: October 31, 2024
Last Publication: November 14, 2024
Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Elizabeth A. Keller, a/k/a Elizabeth Ann Keller, Elizabeth Ann Kauffman Keller, Elizabeth K. Keller, and Liz Keller, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 31106
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 February 17, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Patricia Keller Helberg, Personal Representative 10625 W. Quarles Littleton, Colorado 80127
Legal Notice No. 419147
First Publication: October 17, 2024
Last Publication: October 31, 2024
Publisher: Golden Transcript
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of DAYNEE A. BREDAHL, also known as DAYNEE ANN BREDAHL and DAYNEE BREDAHL, Deceased
Case Number: 2024PR31138
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 February 24, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
David B. Bredahl, Personal Representative 15221 Arbor Hollow Drive Odessa, FL 33556
Legal Notice No. 419160
First Publication: October 24, 2024
Last Publication: November 7, 2024
Publisher: Golden Transcript
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Stephen E. Valente, a/k/a Stephen Ernest Valente, a/k/a Stephen Valente, a/k/a Steve Valente, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31170
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 February 24, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Karen B. Thoutt, Personal Representative c/o Zisman, Ingraham & Mong, P.C. 8480 East Orchard Rd., Ste. 2500, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Legal Notice No. 419195
First Publication: October 24, 2024
Last Publication: November 7, 2024
Publisher: Golden Transcript
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Ruth Ann Rogers, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR 348
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 March 1, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Lisa Ann Sasa, Personal Representative 7476 W. 74th Place Arvada, Colorado 80003
Legal Notice No. 419246
First Publication: October 31, 2024
Last Publication: November 14, 2024
Publisher: Golden Transcript
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Jeffrey M. Wolf, also known as Jeffrey Wolf, and Jeff Wolf, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30946
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 February 24, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Michael Wolf, Personal Representative 3430 East Geddes Drive Centennial, Colorado 80122
Legal Notice No. 419162
First Publication: October 24, 2024
Last Publication: November 7, 2024
Publisher: Golden Transcript
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Dorothy J. Baasch, also known as Dorothy Jane Baasch and/or Dorothy Baasch, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR031150
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 February 17, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Steven Wayne Baasch, Personal Representative c/o Branaugh Law Offices, P.C 8700 Ralston Road Arvada, CO 80002
Legal Notice No. 419144
First Publication: October 17, 2024
Last Publication: October 31, 2024
Publisher: Golden Transcript
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Edward D. Lucas III, aka Edward Deming Lucas III, aka Edward D. Lucas, aka Edward Lucas, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31102
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 February 24, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Edward Lucas IV, Personal Representative 1682 Hornsilver Mtn. Littleton, CO 80127
Legal Notice No. 419191
First Publication: October 24, 2024
Last Publication: November 7, 2024
Publisher: Jeffco Transcript
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of CHERIE PATRICIA CLABAUGH, ALSO KNOWN AS CHERIE P. CLABAUGH, aka CHERIE CLABAUGH, aka CHERIE PATRICIA SCOWN, aka CHERIE SCOWN CLABAUGH AND CHERIE S. CLABAUGH, Deceased Case Number 24PR31112
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 February 17, 2025 or the claims may be forever barred.
David R. Clabaugh, Personal Representative 2718 S. Cole Court Lakewood, CO 80228
Legal Notice No. 419138
First Publication: October 17, 2024
Last Publication: October 31, 2024
Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Agnes Carmelo DeFeo, AKA Agnes DeFeo, Deceased Case No: 2024PR030837
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Jefferson County District Court on or before March 1, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Cynthia DeFeo, Michele DeFeo, and John DeFeo, Personal Representatives c/o CHAYET & DANZO, LLC
650 S. Cherry St., #710 Denver, CO 80246 (303) 355-8500
Legal Notice No. 419242
First Publication: October 31, 2024
Last Publication: November 14, 2024
Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Clark Buyalski, aka Clark Paul Buyalski, aka Clark P. Buyalski, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31130
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 February 24, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Charleen Buyalski, Personal Representative c/o Sigler & Nelson LLC 390 Union Blvd., Ste. 580 Lakewood, CO 80228 303-444-3025
Legal Notice No. 419172
First Publication: October 24, 2024
Last Publication: November 7, 2024
Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Ronald Norman Kline, Deceased Case Number 2024PR31139
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 February 24, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Attorney for Personal Representative, Martin E. Kline
Legal Notice No. 419163
First Publication: October 24, 2024
Last Publication: November 7, 2024
Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Lilly Sayuri Goto, a/k/a Lilly S. Goto, a/k/a Lily Sayuri Goto, a/k/a Lily S. Goto, Deceased Case Number: 24 PR31040
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 February 20, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Cynthia L. Shioshita, Personal Representative 3386 Vance Street Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Legal Notice No. 419137
First Publication: October 17, 2024
Last Publication: October 31, 2024
Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Dixie Fay Essen, aka Dixie F. Essen, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 31035
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 February 24, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Michael S. Bingham,
Personal Representative 6338 West 92nd place Westminster. CO 80031
Legal Notice No. 419151
First Publication: October 17, 2024
Last Publication: October 31, 2024
Publisher: Golden Transcript
Name Changes
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on October 15, 2024, 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 Holly Diane Tallant be changed to Holly Ane Holt Case No.: 24 C 1466
/s/ Stephanie Kemprowski
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 419247
First Publication: October 31, 2024
Last Publication: October 31, 2024
Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice
Jefferson County, Colorado 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, Colorado 80401
In the Matter of the Petition of:
Parent/ Petitioner: Cynthia Murillo
For Minor Child: Gabriella Roxana Watlington
To Change the Child’s Name to: Gabriella Carmen Murillo Case Number: 24 C 1432
NOTICE TO NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT BY PUBLICATION
Notice to: Willie Watlington, non- custodial parent
Notice is given that a hearing is scheduled as follows:
Date: October 31, 2024 Time: 1:30 p.m. Jefferson County, Colorado 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, Colorado 80401 Division H, Courtroom 360
For the purpose of requesting a change of name for Gabriella Carmen Watlington
At this hearing the Court may enter an order changing the name of the minor child.
To support or voice objection to the proposed name change, you must appear at the hearing.
Date: Sept. 30, 2024
Legal Notice No. 419148
First Publication: October 17, 2024
Last Publication: October 31, 2024
Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice
Jefferson County, Colorado 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, Colorado 80401
In the Matter of the Petition of: Parent/ Petitioner: Jamie Gomez
For Minor Child: Olivia Grace King
To Change the Child’s Name to: Olivia Grace Gomez Case Number: 17DR 1233
Public notice is given on August 26, 2024, 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 Olvia Grace King be changed to Olivia Grace Gomez
A Hearing has been scheduled for November 4, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom 280 or via Webex: https://judicial.webex.com/ meet/Judge. VanGilder.
At this hearing, the Court may enter an order changing the name of the minor child. To support or voice objection to the proposed name change, you must appear at the hearing.
By: J. Kaufmann, Clerk of Court
Legal Notice No. 419136
First Publication: October 17, 2024
Last Publication: October 31, 2024 Publisher: Golden Transcript
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