New STEM lab at Wheat Ridge High School inspires students and expands career opportunities
BY RYLEE DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Former Vice President Mike Pence paid a visit to Colorado Christian University for the institution’s inaugural President’s Speaker Series, where he participated in a luncheon, presented scholarships, gave a keynote lecture and elded questions from CCU President Eric Hogue during a Q&A session.
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Pence’s visit on Nov. 15 saw the former vice president — along with Hogue and Centennial Institute (a conservative think tank operated out of CCU) Director Greg Schaller — discuss a number of issues, including the relationship between Christianity and conservativism, gay marriage, abortion and Pence’s political career.
Serving as Vice President during Donald Trump’s rst term, Pence notably played a central role in the Jan. 6, 2021 United States Capitol attack by refusing to acquiesce to demands that he reject Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 Presidential Election, all while rioters erected a gallows nearby and chanted to “Hang Mike Pence.”
BY SUZIE GLASSMAN
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For Wheat Ridge High School freshman Eleanor Smagala, choosing to attend her neighborhood school was about much more than proximity. It was a conscious decision driven by passion and potential.
“I chose Wheat Ridge speci cally for its STEM program,” she said as she worked on one of the many computers in the high school’s newly reimagined STEM lab.
With dreams of pursuing a STEM-related career, Smagala exempli es the kind of student this innovative space was de-
signed to empower: curious, driven and ready to explore the frontiers of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
e new STEM lab, which ofcially opened after a ribboncutting ceremony this month, represents the culmination of years of a collaborative e ort between Je co Public Schools, the Je co Schools Foundation and the Gill Foundation.
Funded by a $350,000 grant from the Denver-based Gill Foundation, the lab is more than just a modern classroom. It is a state-of-the-art facility equipped with industry-standard tools and technology. Students here have access
to the largest 3D printer of its kind outside of an institutional setting in Colorado, a HoloLens 2 augmented reality headset, MetaQuest 3, and a range of robotics and electronics kits. ey are also the rst high school in the nation with the Apple Vision Pro, a headset that blends virtual and augmented reality. e investment allowed for the development of three career pathways at Wheat Ridge High School: Computer Systems and Security, Software Development, and Engineering and Manufacturing.
According to Kat Yelenick, STEM coordinator for the district, each pathway prepares
students for industry certi cations and high-demand jobs. “ e Gill Foundation has awarded the Je co Public Schools Foundation with multiple grants to build and sustain STEM labs and programs,” emphasizing “a comprehensive K-12 STEM experience that is vertically aligned across articulation areas,” Yelenick said. is comprehensive approach ensures that by the time students like Smagala reach high school, they are well-prepared to dive deep into complex topics and practical applications, she explained.
e former Governor of Indiana was not chosen as Trump’s running mate in this year’s election, where his place on the ballot was lled by Vice President-Elect J.D. Vance — a move largely speculated to be due to, in part, Pence’s actions on Jan. 6, 2021.
“It’s worth the cost,” Pence said of his decision to certify the 2020 election results and the impact the events had on his political career. He added that he believes that “our calling” is “supporting, defending and upholding the constitution.”
Nevertheless, Pence said he and his wife Karen “o ered our most sincere congratulations to President Trump” after Trump’s victory in the 2024 Presidential Election. He then warned against populism
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Wheat Ridge High School student Eleanor Smagala works on a modeling project in the updated STEM lab.
PHOTO BY SUZIE GLASSMAN
STEM LAB
Hands-on learning and career pathways
e team at Wheat Ridge has worked tirelessly to ensure that the new STEM lab is more than just a collection of hightech tools. ey aim to provide students with authentic, career-oriented experiences that foster technical pro ciency and soft skills like problem-solving and teamwork.
ey’ve built a hub for creativity and experimentation. In one corner, students might be using 3D modeling software to design parts for a prototype vehicle, while others work on wiring and electronics for robotics projects.
One teacher likened the experience to “a living workshop,” where every student has a chance to contribute, learn and grow. For those who thrive in handson environments, this approach is a refreshing departure from traditional lecture-based instruction.
“You want to have really engaging, authentic experiences that students can translate into highly sought-after career applications right out the gates,” she said.
Students are buying in. Yelenick said enrollment in the program grew 13% from the prior, and one teacher estimated that around 75% of his classroom consists of students who’ve opted into Wheat Ridge rather than attend their neighborhood school.
“ e integration of elds like manufacturing, computer science and cybersecurity here creates a pathway to realworld success,” Yelenick explained.
“ ey’re going to be the ones who are developing the things that will possibly help colonize Mars or help with climate change and the development of renewable energy,” she continued. “Leveraging their knowledge in competitive tech will give them an edge, and we want this to be an option for all our students.
Bridging education and industry
Equally important is the lab’s role in
fostering community partnerships. e Gill Foundation has emphasized the importance of connecting schools with industry leaders and ensuring students can access mentors, internships and the latest industry trends.
According to the district, regular advisory councils and collaboration with local businesses help keep the curriculum
aligned with real-world demands, so students graduate with skills that meet the needs of today’s employers.
As Wheat Ridge High School looks to the future, the impact of its new STEM lab will continue to grow. For students like Smagala, it represents more than just a place to learn. It’s a launchpad for their ambitions.
The STEM lab is home to the largest 3D printer of its kind outside of an institutional setting in Colorado. PHOTOS BY SUZIE GLASSMAN
Some STEM students design urban-concept cars from scratch to compete at the Shell Eco Marathon.
Students are working on building arrays in an AP computer science course.
Happy Thanksgiving! This Is When I Like to Share What and Whom I Am Grateful for
Just being healthy is something anyone should be grateful for, especially at my age of 77. I’m doubly blessed, because my wife Rita, 76, is also healthy! Our siblings, children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives are healthy, too.
All of us are aware that not everyone is as lucky as we are, so philanthropic giving is a trait I think all of us share, and I know many readers of this column do, too. And our broker associates, who responded as one to sponsoring and providing side dishes for Dignity Tuesday, share that trait, too. Last week, as a group we donated food to Dignity Tuesday for people less fortunate than us . The event took place at Golden Pantry and Thrift, formerly the Christian Action Guild.
this long-running newspaper column. I particularly appreciate those readers who take the time to write to me, suggesting topics they want me to write about or making me aware of an issue that might have escaped my attention. Therefore, I have to say that I’m especially grateful to the publications who have made it possible for me to publish this column so widely.
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I’m grateful for Chuck Lontine, the owner of The Cloud, 96.9 FM, who organized Dignity Tuesday, which he started during the pandemic. He is a man with a big heart, and I salute him.
I’m grateful for the community we live in and for the larger metro Denver community. As most of you know, Dec. 10th is Colorado Gives Day, and I recently learned about its origins. It was started in 2010, when it was reported that Colorado was 50th on the list of states when it came to charitable giving. Thanks to the Colorado Gives Foundation, Colorado now ranks at the top of that list.
When thinking about who I’m grateful for, our clients — most of whom came to us from reading this column each week — come to mind immediately. Thank you for calling me, so I don’t have to call you! It is so nice that I don’t have to sell myself to prospective sellers and buyers. They come to me “pre-sold” thanks to
Thank you, Linda Shapley, the publisher of Colorado Community Media, for making it possible for this column to appear is all 24 of your weekly newspapers. And, I should add thanks to the National Trust for Local News and the Colorado Sun, which purchased CCM in 2021 with a commitment to saving community newspapers. If it weren’t for them and their non-profit model, some of those 24 newspapers, including this one, might not be around today.
My first big newspaper contract was with the Rocky Mountain News, when they created the YourHub section in 2005. When the Rocky ceased publishing in 2009, YourHub was the only piece of the Rocky which The Denver Post picked up and promoted. I like to think that my full-page ad 52 times per year might be a factor in justifying YourHub’s continuation. Thank you, The Denver Post, for continuing that publication so that I can continue reaching your readers all across the metro area.
Lastly, in this department, my thanks to Dan Johnson of the Denver Gazette for soliciting my account this October and making an offer I couldn’t refuse to include this full-page ad in your digital newspaper. Typical of printed newspapers, the Gazette has a mature homeown-
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Many Agents Are Taking a Continuing Education Class That Will Be Obsolete on January 1st
All licensed real estate professionals in Colorado are required to take the Annual Commission Update (ACU) class as part of their continuing education requirement to stay licensed.
The class can be taken at any time during the calendar year, with a new version introduced each January.
At Golden Real Estate, I incentivize our broker associates by reimbursing the $40 cost of the 4-hour class if they take it in January. It can be taken either online or in-person. That’s how important I think it is to be current on the everevolving rules that we must comply with and to learn about the latest revisions to the contract forms we must use.
Many licensees, however, don’t take this CE class until the last minute. I asked some of the major providers of the course for their enrollment figures to see how many licensees wait until the 4th quarter to take the class.
One of the biggest providers of CE classes is DMAR’s PEAK program, and Lisa Kallweit, DMAR’s director of member services, couldn’t give me this quarter’s enrollment numbers, but provided these numbers for the 4th quarter of the last three years.
2021 - 429 agents
2022 - 372 agents
2023 - 331 agents
Another big provider is Educated Minds. They have 393 agents enrolled so far this quarter and reported these numbers for the past three years:
2021 - 802 agents
2022 - 719 agents
2023 - 652 agents
It seems such a waste to take the ACU class at the end of the year, when the new ACU class is coming in January. Also, how many things did agents learn in December that they should have known 10 months earlier?
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and said that he feels the Republican Party needs to stick to the “traditional conservative agenda.”
“We have a time of great opportunity… but I also believe it is a time of concern,” Pence said. “For those of us who believe in a traditional conservative agenda, we need to heed to our roots and ensure that our majority and leadership stays on the path… e truth is there’s been an erosion.
“Even if Republicans have achieved a monumental victory this year, we’ve also faced an erosion that seems to be taking place when it comes to our deepest values and our ideals and our principles,” Pence continued.
Pence then referenced a speech he gave at St. Anthony’s College while he was running for president in 2023.
“ e truth is today, conservatives in America are struggling with an essential question,” Pence said. “I said then I think the public to come to a time to choose whether we will continue on the path of the traditional conservative agenda that has de ned our party — and in so many ways our nation throughout our history — or whether our party will follow the siren song of populism unmoored from conservative principle.”
Pence said that while traditional conservative values are rooted in Christian values, populism departs from those values in favor of other motivations.
“Populism begins from a di erent place altogether,” Pence said. “It comes ultimately from the depths of frustration and oftentimes anger toward perceived
wrongs and injustices… Now I understand that frustration fuels the populace.
“In recent years, I’ve witnessed it rst-
hand, not only government, but many of the institutions in our society have failed us, broken trust, or evaded accountabil-
ity,” Pence continued. “Populists want to x the problem, but their means are
He then cautioned against abandoning “our greatest ally, Israel” during their “dark hour” and gave his main takeaway from his time as vice president.
“If America’s not leading the free world, then the free world isn’t being led,” Pence
CCU notably received a letter from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after students and faculty held multiple displays of support for the Middle Eastern nation. e pro-Israel demonstrations di er from the climate on many college campuses across the nation, where pro-Palestine demonstrations have become commonplace.
Hogue said Pence was an ideal inaugural speaker for the President’s Speaker Series — and, incidentally, the inaugural speaker at CCU’s new Doug and Linda McDonald Performance Hall — because of his track record during his political ca-
“During his work in the U.S. House of Representatives and in the White House, the vice president faithfully stood for the Constitution and, in doing so, stood for each and every American,” Hogue said.
Hogue also gave an overview of the President’s Speaker Series and what students can expect in future years.
“ e President’s Speaker Series is designed to o er CCU a unique opportunity to host national and international leaders,” Hogue said. “Entrepreneurs will show up. Performing artists will show up. Now, you probably can in uence politicians and future leaders to engage our students like we experienced today.”
Former Vice President Mike Pence addresses the crowd at CCU for the inaugural President’s Speaker Series keynote.
PHOTO BY RYLEE DUNN
Hogue added that the series is part of CCU’s vision to be “the nation’s best performing, most trusted, respected, recognized, Christ-centered, biblically sound, evangelical conservative university that is unapologetic.”
Pence called the Bible “the greatest book on leadership ever written,” and praised its example of “servant leadership,” amongst other strengths. He continued to praise CCU and the Centennial Institute’s e orts in “Training up a generation of leaders in the time in the life of our nation (when) I believe it is our very essential need.”
“More than anything else, America needs leaders,” Pence said. “Men and women of conviction and of principle, who will cue to the foundations of faith, who will walk in obedience, who will claim the grace that is available in their faith and in so doing… It has been men and women of integrity that have always ensured the vitality and prosperity in this nation, and always will.”
Schaller took a sterner tone, stating that he believes it is the duty of CCU and the Centennial Institute to address “malformation(s)” in the current generation of young people.
“I think we have a real cultural crisis,” Schaller said. “I think we have a generation or two of either unformed or malformed young men and women who are greatly impacted by our culture, and because of the lack of formation, they are not prepared to face many of the challenges that our culture is throwing at them.”
Schaller cited the Supreme Court decision in Obergefell vs. Hodges, which al-
lowed same-sex couples to marry, as an example of the aforementioned cultural crisis.
“When I see some of the changes that
have happened in our culture over the last few years,” Schaller said, “and the reactions of so many young people when we have decisions like Obergefell,
and then very quickly, public opinion changes of self-identi ed Christians, it’s because they never fully embraced and understood God’s plan for His creation, God’s plan for human sexuality, God’s plan for marriage.
“And when they don’t have that proper formation, as the culture begins to shift, they’re not prepared to defend and this is what we so desperately need,” Schaller continued. “So, I’m looking forward to developing lots and lots of programs, courses, di erent initiatives that we can bring to our CCU students and then to a wider audience so that we can fortify
Pence also gave comments in support of traditional marriage.
“Standing up for traditional marriage between one man and one woman must be the calling of our time,” Pence said. “It all begins, to me, with faith and family. But for me as a conservative, preserving that is the most important (thing).”
Abortion was also discussed throughout the day, with Pence referring to CCU as “Pro-life U” at one point during his keynote address.
“ ere is a notion in America today is standing for most defenseless in our society must be marginalized,” Pence said.
“Well, I believe that to be conservative is to stand without apology for the sanctity of human life.”
He also heralded the Supreme Court’s decision to “sen(d) Roe vs. Wade to the ashes of history, where it belongs.”
At the luncheon, Pence was given a proclamation recognizing his visit to CCU and presented two scholarships for incoming CCU freshmen.
Next year’s CCU President’s Speaker Series edition is set to feature gospel musician Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife Mary Beth Chapman. e event is scheduled for Feb. 7, 2025.
Families urge state to support dyslexia screening
BY SUZIE GLASSMAN SGLASSMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
“I want to tell you the story of my daughter, Mackenzie,” Parent Bri Luna said, her voice trembling as she stood before Colorado’s Board of Education.
“Mackenzie was a vivacious, bubbly, enthusiastic ve-year-old when I dropped her o at kindergarten,” Luna said. “Her nickname was ‘Little Miss Sunshine.’”
But Makenzie’s early struggles with reading soon spiraled into years of frustration and anxiety, she explained.
Despite pleas and numerous teacher conferences, Mackenzie wasn’t screened for dyslexia. Instead, she received interventions that didn’t address her core needs. By middle school, her anxiety had worsened, requiring medication. In high school, she missed weeks of school due to overwhelming stress, Luna said.
It wasn’t until Mackenzie’s mother pursued a degree in literacy that she recognized her daughter’s symptoms as classic signs of dyslexia. Now 23, Mackenzie still grapples with self-doubt.
“I think about what would have changed if she had been screened in kindergarten,” Luna said.
Mackenzie’s struggle is one of countless stories shared by parents desperate for the state to change its approach to dyslexia screening.
Advocates have pushed for mandatory screening for years, but e orts to pass legislation have failed.
When the Colorado Department of Ed-
ucation recently recommended adding a mandate to the state’s READ Act requiring districts to use early literacy assessments that include dyslexia indicators in another 2-3 years, many decided they could no longer remain silent.
“ ere are just under 250,000 students in grades K-3 in Colorado,” said co-chair of the statewide dyslexia advocacy group COKID Lindsay Drakos. “KID” stands for “Kids Identi ed with Dyslexia.”
“By not screening for another four
years, we will be missing an estimated 120,000 kids in the next few years, using 12% as a conservative estimate of dyslexia occurrence,” Drakos continued.
Calls for immediate action
Colorado remains one of only seven states that does not mandate dyslexia screening, despite annual recommendations from the Dyslexia Working Group since 2020. e group, formed in 2019, was created to advise the Department of Education on literacy issues and push for better support for students with dys-
“Screening is critical because having our teachers understand what they’re seeing with their students is very important,” said Elisa Sodja, cofounder of Jeffco KID. “It impacts how they help them, how they support them and how they
Sodja’s partner at Je co KID, Jen Halsall, agreed. “It’s critical that the screening occurs. It’s a clarifying lens written for our teachers. And that’s the piece that I think is critical across the country.”
Yet, each year, their calls for universal screening have gone unanswered. While advocates propose fully-funded screening starting as early as next school year, the Department of Education advocates a slower approach.
ey plan to add dyslexia indicators to the READ Act assessment rubric, a process that would not be implemented until 2027 at the earliest.
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Dyslexia screening advocates argue delaying legislation could result in thousands of children not getting the help they need.
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meeting, the issue of dyslexia screening is deeply personal. ey shared stories of children who had fallen behind their peers, whose self-esteem had plummeted and whose frustration had boiled over into behavioral issues.
One mother spoke of her son, who struggled with reading until a teacher recognized the signs of dyslexia and intervened.
“Once he got the help he needed, he started to thrive,” she said. “But it shouldn’t take a miracle for every child to get what they need.”
One of the most powerful testimonies came from a parent whose child, despite signi cant struggles, was never properly identi ed or supported and took her life, leaving behind a note that she couldn’t face another day of school.
Parents, educators and advocacy groups are not the only ones pushing for change. Some state board members have expressed support for dyslexia screening legislation.
Advocates pointed out that some currently approved assessments used under the READ Act could e ectively screen for dyslexia with
“ ere are two assessments already in use by roughly 65% of the state,” Drakos said. “By dren for an additional $1 to $1.5 million — a fraction of what we might otherwise spend in
Yet even these incremental steps have met resistance. e Department of Education has cited concerns about preparation time and tance to act feels like yet another instance of a system prioritizing red tape over their chil-
Without proper screening and intervention, many will struggle academically, with implications extending well beyond the classroom.
During public comment, one speaker shared a personal story about a relative whose dyslexia went undiagnosed, leading to a lifetime of hardships, including encounters with the criminal justice system.
“He was never identi ed, and it changed the course of his life,” she said, her voice heavy with emotion. “Early identi cation could have made all the di erence.”
Without proper interventions, children with undiagnosed dyslexia often require more intensive and expensive support services later on. Advocates argue that investing in screening and early support now would improve outcomes and reduce long-term costs for schools.
“We’ve heard the same excuses for years,” said Amy Dobronyi, another parent advocate who spoke during public comment. “Districts need more time, there’s not enough money, we have to wait for systems to be in place. Meanwhile, other states are acting, and we’re still talking.”
Halsall highlighted the critical need for screening and identi cation: “ ey’re probably doing twice as much work trying to gure out how to help the kid. And if you have the screening and identi cation, that child is not going to be...in the meetings with teachers asking, ‘How do we help this kid? What’s going on?’ It’s, ‘Here’s the answer. is is why. Now we know how to help them.’”
“If we begin by telling ourselves the truth about how big the challenge is, that can be part of the argument for the funding for the services... even if all we get is a successful push for more robust and e ective screening,” said board member Rebecca McClellan. “ e data that comes from that helps to justify and strengthen the argument for resources to help those students.”
Board member Karla Esser acknowledged that dyslexia screening has been a topic for years.
“I really want to solve this issue,” Esser said. “It’s just going to keep bubbling up over and over again if we don’t get to the point where we have a screener.”
For advocates and parents, the stakes are clear.
e longer Colorado waits to implement universal dyslexia screening, the more children will face preventable academic struggles, loss of self-esteem and even more severe outcomes.
Countless families are hoping their years of pleas will nally result in real, tangible change.
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Bri Luna, former Poudre School District teacher and board member of the Rocky Mountain Branch of the International Dyslexia Association, testifies on behalf of her family’s struggle. COLORADO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION YOUTUBE
One mom shares how she fought for her two sons to receive a dyslexia diagnosis and get the reading intervention they need. COLORADO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION YOUTUBE
Lakewood art gallery brings artists and community together with fresh, future-oriented exhibit
BY SUZIE GLASSMAN SGLASSMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
e Next Gallery, housed within e HUB at Lakewood’s 40 West Arts District, is at the heart of a ourishing creative center designed to give local artists a collaborative space to showcase their work and connect with the community.
e gallery’s recent opening of “Next UP! - A National Juried Exhibition” highlights a unique showcase born from an open call to artists asking them to create an artwork displaying their next big idea, the next place to be, the next best option or the next endeavor.
e result culminated in a dynamic blend of new works and forward-thinking art open for the community to admire and purchase.
e open call drew artists from within and beyond the gallery’s membership, bringing in fresh talent and varied perspectives.
“It’s great because it introduces new people to the building and gives them a chance to engage with our community,” said artist and gallery manager Virginia Coleman.
e exhibit’s theme focused on the future, challenging participants to present what they are currently working on or projects that push their creative boundaries.
“We all pitch in to make the gallery work. We pool our resources and usually do member shows, but this exhibit came from an open call because we hadn’t done one in a couple of years,” Coleman said.
“It’s about looking forward — not just what’s next for their art, but what’s next for their place in the world and in the community,” she continued.
The HUB
e HUB, which includes six distinct galleries, was established by 40 West Arts to ensure that artists and creatives have a permanent place to thrive and create.
Visitors are treated to a diverse range of artistic expressions, from avant-garde sculptures to mixed-media installations.
“Each gallery has its own vibe,” Coleman said, emphasizing the collective yet unique atmosphere created by the six collaborating spaces. e exhibit openings often coincide, creating vibrant evenings of art, conversation and discovery.
“It’s really, really fun,” she added. “ e whole building comes alive.”
For those curious about viewing and purchasing art, the gallery welcomes seasoned collectors and new visitors.
“We have quite a bit of people who come every time we have an opening, and we’re always excited to see new faces nding us too,” Coleman said. e accessibility of the space, o ering art at a range of price points, helps demystify the process and encourage more people to engage with art.
Next Gallery and its neighboring galleries also participate in broader community events such as First Friday art walks and themed Art Crawls, bringing the neighborhood together to celebrate creativity.
In the winter, a special holiday art market will feature smaller, portable works and a festive building-wide celebration.
“ is gallery and the whole district are about building community and keeping art accessible,” Coleman said. “We want everyone to come in and not feel intimidated by art, to experience it, connect with it and maybe even take a piece of it home.”
For more information on upcoming exhibits and events, visit the 40 West Arts District website.
Art displayed at the Next Gallery in Lakewood.
PHOTOS BY SUZIE GLASSMAN
About seven years ago we adopted a yellow lab, Brooke. We got her when she was somewhere between four and seven years old, no one knows her true age. She has been blind since she was a puppy. e person helping to facilitate her rescue knew little about her beyond the fact she had been kept outside in a small shed with a heat lamp for years. Since joining our family, I am pretty sure that Brooke believes she has died and gone to heaven. From her perspective, living inside, hugs and scratches every day, a favorite chair to sit in when not on the dog bed, and sunny spots in which to bask when the chair and bed get boring…of course this is heaven.
Brooke does not move around a ton. Except for short walks several times a week, her favorite things are all within 30 feet of each other and she only ventures outside a couple times a day. When she does move, she progresses timidly, slowly, cautiously checking with her other senses to see that she will not run into
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Starting each day with a celebration
WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT
something unexpected in her path. e one thing that takes Brooke out of her timid motion is food. Mealtimes are the greatest moments in her day. Brooke bounces to life when she hears the bowls being lled for breakfast or dinner. She literally dances when she hears any part of the meal prep routine. e dance looks something like this:
Dishes clink… she jumps up and moves quickly to the feeding area.
Food is poured in a bowl…she turns two circles (three, if really excited) and laps up a drink.
A spoonful of pumpkin is mixed into the meal… she bounces and wags bringing the dance to a crescendo!
Her dish hits the oor … dancing stops!
Eating commences.
You get the picture. If she could talk, I am sure she would say, “Ohhhh man, I love this time, food is coming I am so excited. It is going to be GREAT!”
I love watching Brooke’s dance. Everything else fades away for her, she is just happy food is on the way. Her dinner dance got me thinking about how di erent our lives would be if we started each day with the kind of celebration Brooke has at mealtimes.
Struggles carry with them weight. ey can ll our minds, set our perspective for the day, and make us proceed cautiously. Before our feet even touch the ground, we can nd ourselves seeing the struggles that lay ahead. For me, if I wake up and my right side is super tight, I can nd myself going through a list of things that will be di cult because I am not moving as I would like. Without even getting out of bed, I create a set of hurdles to overcome. It does not need to be that way. If we can nd a reason to celebrate as we start our day, we can turn away from
Nature is becoming unreliable
Twice a year, I hike a favorite trail in Oregon’s Cascade Range. I have done this for over 20 years, timing my hikes for early spring and fall. e rst hike is for wild owers, the second is for autumn leaves.
In June up high, the forest oor is lit by the spires of owering vanilla-leaf spangled with star owers, along with coralroot orchids. e towering conifers and mountain river lined with vine maples and dogwoods are a world apart from the cottonwood-shaded creeks of my home ground in the valley. Visiting in fall, it’s a far more colorful spectacle. Down in the valley, the oak leaves manage a rusty orange brown, but up in the mountain forests, trees along the river prepare for winter with a blaze of glory.
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viewing di culties and instead see an exciting moment in our existence. Waking up can be a celebration. We can shape the perspective of our day. Like Brooke, we can leave timid on the sideline and ll our rst steps with joy and excitement. is week I hope you identify your reasons for a wake-up happy dance that shapes your day in wonderful ways. I would appreciate hearing from you as you nd helpful morsels in these columns. is week I would especially love to hear about the things that will make your day start great. I can be contacted at jim.roome@gmail.com.
Jim Roome lives in Arvada with his wife Beth. He spent 34 years in public education. Lessons learned from the one two punch of being diagnosed with MS shortly before his best friend was diagnosed with terminal cancer led him into a new pursuit as a freelance writer and speaker. He uses his life experiences and love of stories to inspire, educate and encourage local, national and international audiences.
e dogwoods now bear leaves tinged with delicate salmon pink, while the wild hazel glows yellow and vine maple leaves ame orange and red. In places, the trail passes through a tunnel of these trees, and I can feel my body soaking up the luminous colors, as if storing light for the dark winter ahead.
Everyone who is attuned to the natural world experiences and anticipates seasonal delights. For most of us, these are simply opportunities for appreciating the beauties of nature. But the reliability of nature is something that every living thing depends on and responds to in timeframes both long — evolutionary adaptations — and short — ecological strategies.
is reliability has shaped the owering and fruiting times of plants, the migratory patterns
of birds, and the yearly cycles of nomadic people, who knew the seasonal availability of resources in exquisite detail.
But what would it mean if nature were no longer reliable?
I’m afraid that we and every organism on Earth are nding that out through much hotter days and more frequent oods. e reason, of course, is global climate change. But that phrase has become so familiar that it has lost much of its power.
It seems to promise some orderly change from one climate to another admittedly less desirable one. But what the planet will really be experiencing in the coming decades can better be described as climate chaos.
Climate chaos could manifest in two very di erent ways. e rst, and most terrifying, is that global warming will trigger one or more “climate tipping points” that cause “abrupt, irreversible and dangerous impacts with serious implications for humanity,” reports Science magazine. Its 2022 investigation identi ed no fewer than nine tipping points that could be activated this century, including collapse of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, failure of the Indian summer monsoons, and breakdown of the Atlantic Ocean circulation that delivers the warm Gulf Stream to northern Europe. e e ects of passing any of these tipping points are almost
too momentous to contemplate. Let’s instead focus our attention on the other, seemingly less allencompassing aspect of climate chaos: spring wild owers and autumn leaves.
Even if global warming doesn’t send the planet over a tipping point into an entirely new climate reality, it will a ect the distribution of every organism and the seasonal timing of every natural phenomenon. To quote a report by the National Climate Adaptation Science Center, “… not all species are responding at the same speed or in the same ways. is can disrupt the manner in which species interact and the way that ecosystems function overall.”
In other words, the ecological e ects of climate change are chaotic. e reliable pleasure of mountain wild owers may fade as the complex ecology of the forest breaks down in the face of changes in snow cover, spring temperatures and soil moisture. e spectacle of autumn colors may be muted.
To be sure, these are small losses in comparison to, say, the reversal of the Gulf Stream. But as you hike through your corner of the world, or as you tend your home garden, you might spare a moment of gratitude for the reliability of nature that you have experienced in your life.
What’s coming is bound to change everything.
Pepper Trail is a contributor to Writers on the Range, writersontherange.org, a nonpro t dedicated to spurring lively conversation about the West. He is a biologist and writer based in Ashland, Oregon.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Normandy Elementary School and teachers honored by Je co Board of Education
I am writing to express my sincerecongratulationsto Normandy Elementary School for being honored with the prestigious Je co rives Award from the Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education at their November 14, 2024 meeting. Two teachers, Mrs. Meyers and Mr. Joralmon, were recognized for guiding their students to the highest math achievement scores in their grade levels within the entire school district. ese well-deserved recognitions highlights the exceptional dedication, hard work, and creativity of the school’s teachers, sta , and students.
Normandy Elementary has consistently demonstrated a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment that empowers students to
reach their full potential. e school’s innovative programs, dedicated faculty, and supportive community have created a thriving educational experience for all. is award is not only a recognition of Normandy Elementary’s past achievements but also a beacon of hope for the future of public education in our community. It inspires us to continue investing in our schools and supporting the dedicated educators and sta . I invite our community to join me in applauding the incredible work of Normandy Elementary School. Let’s express our gratitude to the teachers, sta , and students who have made this achievement possible. By continuing to support our local public schools, we can ensure that future generations have access to quality education and the opportunities it provides. Ryan Bing, Littleton
Jim Roome
Pepper Trail
Hospitals rationing intravenous fluids
National shortage in hurricane’s wake may last for months
BY JACKIE FORTIÉR KFF HEALTH NEWS
Hospitals around the country are conserving critical intravenous uid supplies to cope with a shortage that may last months. Some hospital administrators say they are changing how they think about IV uid hydration altogether.
Hurricane Helene, which hit North Carolina in September, wrecked a Baxter International facility that produces 60% of the IV uids used in the U.S., according to the American Hospital Association.
e company was forced to stop production and is rationing its products. In an update posted Nov. 7, Baxter said its North Cove facility had resumed producing some IV uids. In an email to KFF Health News, the company wrote that customers will be able to order normal quantities of “certain IV solutions products” by the end of the year, but there is no timeline for when the North Cove facility will be back to prehurricane production levels.
Meanwhile, hospitals are facing seasonal strains on their already limited IV uid resources, said Sam Elgawly, chief of resource stewardship at Inova, a health system in the Washington, D.C., area.
“We’ve been very aggressive in our conservation measures,” Elgawly said, stressing that he does not believe patient care has been compromised. He told KFF Health News that across the system
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Elgawly called the shortage a crisis that he expects to have to continue managing for some time. “We are going to operate under the assumption that this is going to be the way it is through the end of 2024 and have adopted our demand/conservation measures accordingly,” he said.
At the end of the calendar year, many patients with insurance hurry to schedule surgical procedures before their deductibles reset in January. Elgawly is eyeing that typical surgical rush and the impending peak of respiratory virus season as he tries to stockpile IV uid bags.
Hospitals such as Inova’s are using different ways to conserve, such as giving some medications intravenously, but without a dedicated IV uid bag, known as a push medication.
“You don’t even need a bag at all. You just give the medication without the bag,” he said. “ ere has been increasing literature over the last 10 to 20 years that indicates maybe you don’t need to use as much. And this accelerated our sort of innovation and testing of that idea.”
Monica Coleman is a nurse at a Department of Veterans A airs hospital in North Chicago. She said using push medications takes more time out of a nurse’s already hectic schedule because then they need to monitor the patient.
“ is could increase adverse e ects within the patient, because we’re giving the medication at a faster rate,” she said.
Elgawly is also interested in retooling electronic health records to question doctor orders for more IV hydration.
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Tis’ the season
A roundup of local events sure to spread some festive cheer
Celebrating with community makes the magic of the holiday season, and the west metro area certainly has no shortage of festive things to do. Here is a roundup of sta picks to help make your holiday season merry and bright.
Downtown Lakewood Holiday Bazaar
Dec. 7 and 8, Dec. 21 and 22
Belmar Plaza, 439 S. Upham St., Lakewood Denver BAZAAR returns to Belmar District for three weekends this November and December for the Downtown Lakewood Holiday BAZAAR. is indoor marketplace will feature 50+ carefully curated vendors, fashion and food trucks, pop-up bars featuring festive holiday sips, live music, outdoor ice skating rink and more. Visit denverbazaar.com/holidaybazaar2024downtownlakewood for more information.
Frostival
2-6 p.m. Dec. 1
Buchanan Park Field
Local merchants, petting zoo, face painting, photos with Santa and a tree lighting ceremony. Visit evergreenrecreation.com/312/Frostival for more information.
Evergreen Chamber Orchestra Overture to Winter recital
3 p.m. Dec. 1
St. Laurence Episcopal Church, 26812 Barkley Road, Conifer
ECO’s Chamber Recital Series returns for another season of intimate performances by ECO musicians and friends. Get tickets at evergreenchamberorch.org — livestream tickets are available as well.
Olde Golden Candelight Walk
6:30 p.m., Dec. 6
Experience the beauty of the holiday season with a candlelit walk down Washington Avenue in historic Golden, Colorado. Sing carols with neighbors and friends and marvel as the street is illuminated by thousands of glowing candles and the warmth of the festive, small-town holiday atmosphere. Many of the shops along Washington Avenue are open and there are hot cider, cocoa, and outdoor cafes to enjoy along the way.
At the conclusion of the walk, the “switch” for Golden’s 45,000 holiday lights along Clear Creek and throughout downtown will be ipped, marking the o cial start to Golden’s holiday season.
Lakewood Lights Dec. 5
Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park
Gather your friends, family and neighbors for this annual celebration. Join Lakewood Mayor and City Council for a lighting ceremony, then enjoy a stroll among the light displays, listen to festive live music and warm up with hot cocoa. Meet with jolly old Santa Claus or craft an ornament to commemorate this happy holiday. More information can be found at www.lakewood.org/Government/Departments/Community-Resources/Arts-andCulture/Arts-and-Culture-Events/Lakewood-Lights
Aerah Fulton walks through a tunnel of stars during the St. Lucia Children’s Procession at the annual Georgetown Christmas Market. FILE PHOTO
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32nd annual Holiday Walk
5-9 p.m. Dec. 6
Downtown Evergreen
Traditional holiday tree lighting at Evergreen Lake House with Santa and Mrs. Claus, photos with Santa, live performances by local music & dance groups downtown. Fire pits, s’mores, shopping, seasonal goodies. Visit downtownevergreen.com for more information.
Golden High School Holiday Bazaar
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 7
701 24th St., Golden
Come do some holiday shopping at the 10th Annual Golden High School Holiday Bazaar with one-of-a-kind gifts from over 50 di erent local artists. is is a fundraiser for the students at Golden High School, helping with scholarships, the after-prom party, grants and more. Find out more at www.goldendemonspta.org/events/holiday-bazaar.
Soundtrack Chamber Orchestra’s Beauty of December concert
7 p.m. Dec. 12
Wheat Ridge Center for Music and Arts, 7538 W 38th Ave. is holiday concert features an elegant variety of music with a winter theme. Akin to an iPod on “shu e,” the program will feature music from “Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence,” “ e Red Skelton Show,” “Star Wars,” “Nutcracker,” “December Wishes” and “An American Christmas.” Admission is free; donations are appreciated.
Winterfest
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 14
Holiday Arts and Pottery Sale
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 14
Center for the Arts Evergreen Center for the Arts Evergreen’s annual Winterfest artisan gift market and holiday festival is a FREE community event for all ages! Held at the Center with both indoor tables and outdoor tents, Winterfest is a celebration of our local artisanal talent and an opportunity to support Colorado artists and small businesses this holiday season. For more information, visit evergreenarts.org/Winterfest/.
Washington Heights Art Center, 6375 W. 1st Ave., Lakewood
Shop beautiful art and pottery made by the students and instructors of Washington Heights Arts Center in December. Items will be across a variety of mediums, but expect to nd lots of mugs, ornaments, paintings, prints, scarves, and other little treasures. ere’s so much to see, so get there early and bring a friend! Purchase unique gifts made by local artists, including mugs, bowls and serving dishes, jewelry, scarves, paintings and more. More information at www. lakewood.org/Government/Departments/Community-Resources/Arts-andCulture/Arts-and-Culture-Events/Arts-and-Pottery-Holiday-Sale.
Georgetown Christmas Market
Dec. 7-8, 14-15
Each December the town of Georgetown transforms for two weekends into a bustling Christmas scene reminiscent of Christmas of long ago. ousands come to this tiny mountain town to experience a traditional holiday where Christmas hasn’t changed in 100 years: roasted chestnuts, holiday shopping, horse-drawn wagon rides through historic Georgetown, and wonderful sights and smells. Find out more at www.historicgeorgetown.org/georgetown-christmas-market-2/.
Jingle on the Avenue
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 21
Along Golden’s Washington Avenue from 11th to 13th streets
Return to spend a magical day in Golden meeting and mingling with family favorite holiday characters — classic and new — along Washington Ave.
Winter Solstice Celebration
6-8 p.m. Dec. 21
Bear Creek Lake Park, 15600 W. Morrison Road, Lakewood
Celebrate the rst day of winter with a guided night hike! en gather around the camp re for a marshmallow roast and celebration of the Winter Solstice that includes the traditional burning of the yule log. Bring your own mug to enjoy a hot beverage. Cost is $5 per person. Learn more at www.lakewood.org/Government/Departments/Community-Resources/Parks-Forestry-and-Open-Space/ Park-Programs-and-Events/Winter-Solstice-Celebration.
Ice Fest
Dec. 31
Evergreen Lake, 29612 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen Ice skating, skate rentals, hockey, broomball, ice carving demonstration, mobile recreation trailer games, repits, DJ. Visit evergreenrecreation.com for more information.
People skate and play hockey at Evergreen’s Ice Fest. FILE PHOTO
People line up to buy freshly made doughnuts at the tent operated by Boy Scout Troop 888 at a previous holiday walk. FILE PHOTO
The Soundtrack Chamber Orchestra will perform “The Beauty of December” Dec. 12 at Wheat Ridge Center for Music and Arts. COURTESY PHOTO
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A first look at the Arvada Aquatics Center, Je co’s state-of-the-art natatorium
The AAC ushers in a new era for swimmers and divers across the metro area
BY RYLEE DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Swimmers and divers across the Denver metro area are gearing up to practice and compete in a brand new, state-of-the-art natatorium; the Arvada Aquatics Center.
Recently completed after the project was approved in 2021 and ground was broken in 2023, the Arvada Aquatics Center held its rst day of programming on Nov. 18 and will be formally ushered in with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 23.
e 50,000-square-foot complex includes a 50-meter pool with adjustable bulkheads for di erent competition congurations, a 25-yard pool for swim lessons and exercise programs, and a diving well that features three 1-meter springboards, three 3-meter springboards, and 3-meter and 5-meter diving platforms.
Project Manager Kim Vagher said the diving platforms will allow divers to have a more local option — previously, the only diving facilities up to par with the AAC’s well are located in Colorado Springs and Laramie, Wyoming — and were not originally part of the plan for the facility.
the facilities for practices as well.
oors. So, this is a structural slab underneath the poles. (We did this because) we have expansive soils, and you can’t a ord any type of movement in a pool.
“If we swelled and it moved the pool a little bit, then that brings it out of compliance because we have a di erential here,” Vagher continued. “And the worst thing that could happen is if the pool didn’t move, but this building moved because they’re separate — but now they’re all tied together.”
Vagher said another triumph of the pool’s build is the natural light — something that was not present at the AAC’s predecessor, the Meyers Pool.
“I think the biggest feature in this whole building really comes from the lobby,” Vagher said. “it’s the bright light entering into the facility. So, you’ll see it everywhere where daylight was one of the main design intents and goals, and I think we’ve achieved it very well. We’ve also got blinds to help shade the pool or the lobby for people who work here.”
e AAC is also on track to earn a LEED Silver Certi cation for energy e ciency, which includes the following assets:
• Water-saving ltration with regenerative media lters for e cient water reuse, reducing indoor water use by approximately 40%.
“( e diving wells were) all donated by Pools for Kids,” Vagher said. “ at was about half a million dollars, and we did not have that in the budget, nor was it planned.”
Pools for Kids is a Colorado-based nonpro t that aims to upgrade swimming and diving facilities across the state.
e AAC will be the home to most Je erson County Public School District swimming competitions, along with other scholastic competitions. e facility was built through an Intergovernmental Agreement between Je co Schools, the City of Arvada and the Apex Parks and Recreation District, allowing Je co school teams to use
“With the 25-yard pool and the 50-meter pool, we have about a million gallons of water,” Vagher said. “We have two bulkheads here that can be starting blocks. ey can change them depending on the size of the race. e bulkheads move manually.”
Vagher added that the bulkheads are controlled manually to avoid injuries to swimmers or coaches.
e competition pool itself is a stainless steel Myrtha Pool that was shipped from Italy. e pool allows measurements to be made within a 32nd of an inch, which is within certi cation guidelines to allow any state records set at the AAC to be made o cial easily.
Vagher said the process of getting the Myrtha Pool from Italy to Arvada was not a simple one.
“It came on a boat, and it was dropped in Houston, at the dock,” Vagher said. “In Houston, they loaded it up on a train. e train was scheduled to come to Denver, but it missed its stop and so we had to take trucks up to go get the pool in Cheyenne to bring it back down.”
Another design feature that will ensure that records broken at the AAC stand up under scrutiny is the fact that the facility was built on bedrock instead of soil.
“We’re not setting on any dirt,” Vagher said. “We’re setting on bedrock. is whole facility is 426 piers that go about 60 to 80 feet to bedrock, and we have void
• Native landscaping and high-e ciency drip irrigation systems are estimated to reduce outdoor water demand by 77%.
• Energy saving measures for HVAC systems, boilers, LED lighting and more with an anticipated reduction of energy costs by 20%.
• Waste diversion during the demolition of the Meyers pool and throughout construction led to 85% of the material being diverted from land lls and recycled.
• Interior nishes, high-e ciency air ltration and large ceiling fans help reduce indoor air pollutants and improve air quality.
• A grant-funded partnership with the Colorado Energy O ce will fund the future installation of 10 EV charging stations, promoting greenhouse gas reductions.
The main pool inside the Arvada Aquatics Center.
Evergreen cartographer turns sewing hobby into a thriving business
Je Orlowski’s Evergreen Threadworks will be featured at the upcoming Frostival event
BY JANE REUTER JREUTER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
One of Je Orlowski’s earliest memories is sitting next to his mother at her sewing machine while she worked on projects. at hobby was largely forgotten as the Wisconsin native became a National Park Service cartographer, moved to Evergreen and started a family.
But when COVID-19 shut the world down in 2020, Orlowski returned to his childhood craft. Today, what started as a pandemic pastime has turned into a thriving small business.
“I like a hobby like sewing where you make something tangible,” Orlowski said. “Now it’s a hobby that’s turned into a side hustle.”
Orlowski sews fanny packs, satchels, biking and ski bags, backpacks and custom truck accessories under the name Evergreen readworks. He’ll have a booth featuring some of his products at the Evergreen Park & Recreation District’s upcoming Frostival, a holiday event set from 2 to 6 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Buchanan Park ball elds.
For Orlowski, his career and hobby give him the best of both worlds. As a Denverbased park service Geographic Information Systems specialist, he travels to national parks across the country to create
maps of all kinds.
“I’ve mapped everything from a T-Rex still in the ground and the sprinkler system at the Little Bighorn Battle eld to glaciers at Grand Teton and park visitor maps,” he said. “Parks are basically little cities. You never know what they need.
“It’s so much fun,” he continued. “Even if I won the lottery, I would still keep this job.”
While map making is artistic, sewing lets him indulge his creativity in a di erent way. It’s also satisfying because Orlowski’s products often provide practical
solutions to problems.
“I started sewing masks during the pandemic,” he said. “ en I randomly thought, why not try a bag? People needed a way to carry masks and hand sanitizer, and I’ve always loved bags. A good bag helps you carry your stu and makes your experience in the mountains better.
“I made two fanny packs for my wife and daughter. Someone o ered to buy number three. Now I’m at about 390.”
An avid mountain biker and skier, Orlowski was also frustrated in searching for gear to bike and camp.
“ at’s when I realized there was a need for locally made, custom bike bags,” he said.
His waist bags, sling bags and fanny packs work well for walkers, hikers and bikers, and quickly became his best sellers. But Orlowski also likes the challenge of meeting niche needs.
A friend asked him to make a tailgate extension that would cover his feet while sleeping in his truck bed. Word got out about Orlowski’s practical, but otherwise hard-to- nd product, and he’s made about 75 of them since.
“I like to make the bag work for what somebody needs it for,” he said. “If I say yes to an idea, I gure out how to make it all work. ere’s geometry behind making the bags or truck products; it takes a blend of math, science and art to make it work.” at’s proven to be a winning formula, as existing customers have spread the word about his products to others.
Evergreen resident Je Orlowski, who started Evergreen Threadworks, sews a bag in his basement workshop. Orlowski will have a booth at the EPRD’s Dec. 1 Frostival at the Buchanan Park ball fields.
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“I started a Facebook and Instagram account for Evergreen readworks, but most of my sales have been wordof-mouth,” said Orlowski, who also sells some of his products at Evergreen’s Bivouac Co ee and Black Fox Provisions. “I’ve created items for people in France, Germany, Norway and most of the States.”
Orlowski also takes pride in making his products not just practical, but fun.
“Most bags you buy tend to be black and kind of boring,” he said. “I like to make it functional and try to add a little style to it. Because I make each item myself, people can always reach out and tell me what colors they want.” uses for his full-time job and those need-
ed in sewing.
“Sewing is a lot like cartography,” he
said. “Where you create maps data, you may be tracing the edges of a river. It’s similar to sewing along the edges of pattern pieces.”
While Evergreen readworks is gaining a following, Orlowski doesn’t plan to hire help or move beyond his basement workshop.
“Right now, I want to improve my skills and make better bags for people,” he said. “I like the craftsmanship. I like overthinking every stitch. And I don’t really want to give up the hands-on aspect. At the size it is now, I can focus on quality and making bags I’d be interested in using.
“I’m not going to be able to retire o it,” he continued. “It’s just rewarding to see people get excited about a bag they’ve had in their mind for a while and to actually be able to make it for them. I used to wake up early and go skiing and biking; now I wake up early to sew.”
Orlowski sews an Evergreen Threadworks label on one of his bags.
PHOTO BY JANE REUTER
Why now might be the best time to buy an EV in Colorado
BY SAM BRASCH CPR NEWS
Colorado drivers considering an electric vehicle might not want to mull over the decision for too much longer. at’s because the state’s nation-leading EV tax credit is set to shrink from $5,000 to $3,500 at the end of the year. e cut will make it harder for dealers to keep o ering eye-popping leases on low-cost EV models, which have helped put thousands of new battery-powered cars on Colorado roads over the last few months and drive the state to No. 2 in the nation for EV adoption.
On top of the scheduled reduction, the transition team for President-elect Donald Trump has signaled its planning to kill a federal EV tax credit worth up to $7,500 as part of a planned tax reform package. If the incoming Republicanled Congress goes along with the idea, it could further limit the total incentives available to Colorado EV buyers.
“ is is the best deal you’re ever going to get,” said Matt Groves, the president and CEO of the Colorado Auto Dealers Association. “We don’t know how much money is coming o the table next year, but it’s going to be more than zero.”
A suite of generous incentives has helped make Colorado a bright spot for EV adoption nationwide. Under current policies, a resident can theoretically qualify for up to $26,500 in discounts by combining state and federal incentives with additional rebates o ered by Xcel Energy, Colorado’s largest electricity provider.
It appears those steep discounts have helped convince drivers to ditch traditional vehicles. A recent report from the Colorado Auto Dealer Association found that 23 percent of new cars registered in the state during the rst three quarters of 2024 were either battery-electric or plugin hybrid models. Only California had a higher EV market share over the same period, the report shows.
One factor driving the trend is rockbottom leases on some EV models. Boulder Nissan, for example, currently o ers an entry-level Nissan Leaf for $5 per month after a Colorado resident pays roughly $3,000 in dealer fees and sales taxes. Other local Nissan dealers o er higher monthly prices for a smaller upfront cost.
Ed Olsen, the general sales manager at Boulder Nissan, expects the eye-popping lease arrangements to slow in 2025. He said the deals only make sense due to Colorado’s EV tax credit, which o ers additional cash for a ordable models with a recommended sales price under $35,000, plus an extra incentive if auto dealers handle all the related paperwork.
Once the overall bene t shrinks, Olsen would guess the monthly lease price for a Nissan Leaf would jump to about $70 per month.
ose expectations also depend on President-elect Trump’s failure to eliminate the federal tax credit. If he moves ahead with the plan, Olsen said Nissan will likely shift the nances behind the current lease deals, forcing auto dealers to further increase prices.
But not everyone thinks Colorado’s EV
momentum depends on the federal tax credit
Groves, the president of the auto dealer association, said the federal discount was always confusing since it only applied to drivers meeting speci c income quali cations and vehicles meeting domestic manufacturing requirements. If the federal tax credit disappears, he’s not convinced EV demand will dry up in Colorado.
At this point, he’s hopeful the EV market is mature enough to keep growing despite a drop in federal and state support. While incentives might decline, Colorado has built out its public charging network in the last few years and manufacturers o er far more options to potential buyers.
“As these cars become more prevalent, people are just becoming more comfort-
e auto dealers association also isn’t planning to lobby for a larger state EV tax credit when the upcoming legislative session starts in January, Groves said. Gov. Jared Polis, however, doesn’t want to see Colorado buyers lose access to the federal discount. In an email to CPR News, Eric Maruyama, a spokesperson for the governor’s o ce, said Presidentelect Trump’s plans to eliminate the tax credit and impose tari s will hurt consumers and kill jobs.
“We hope the incoming administration reconsiders putting American workers, our pocketbooks and the strength of our economy rst,” Maruyama said. is story is from CPR News, a nonprofit public broadcaster serving Colorado. Used by permission. For more, and to support Colorado Public Radio, visit cpr.org.
Annual Colorado Gives Day takes place on Dec. 10
BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Whether a nonpro t organization has participated in Colorado Gives Day for one year or for 10, is large or small, the Colorado Gives Foundation continues to support thousands of nonpro ts across the state in the hopes of connecting people and ideas.
“Colorado Gives Day is really an opportunity to be part of the statewide movement,” said Kelly Dunkin, president and CEO of the Colorado Gives Foundation. “I think of it as the ultimate feel-good event.”
Colorado Gives Day launched in 2010 and has become one of the state’s largest 24-hour giving events. Taking place on the second Tuesday every December, which this year is Dec. 10, Coloradans can use the Colorado Gives Day website to nd a cause they want to support and can donate any amount.
However, early giving kicked o on the rst of November.
‘The ultimate feel-good event’
While people can donate to Colorado Gives all year long, Dunkin said donations during early giving and on Colorado Giving Day gets a boost from the foundation’s $1 Million + Incentive Fund.
When it comes to volunteering and charitable giving, national trends have indicated that there has been a decline over the years, which can be attributed to economic distress among other fac-
tors, according to a 2024 Giving USA report. e report showed that giving by individuals declined 2.3% in 2023.
Despite national trends, Dunkin said the Colorado Gives Foundation is seeing a di erent trend — a positive and hopeful one at that.
Compared to 2023 numbers, Dunkin
said the amount donated so far this year has increased 76%. Additionally, the number of donations increased 46%, the number of nonpro ts that have received a donation went up 22% and the number of donors making donations increased 35%.
“We’re hopeful that it means we’ll see a
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great response on Colorado Gives Day,” said Dunkin.
Last year, more than $53 million was raised for more than 4,000 nonpro ts. As for early giving, the cumulative total the foundation made between Nov. 1-13 in 2023 was $2.49 million, according to Dunkin. is year, the cumulative total made between Nov. 1-13 was about $3.1
“We’re always amazed and grateful to Colorado donors who step up every year to support their favorite nonpro ts,” said
Making an impact
Lisa Mendelsberg, who founded Colorado Animal Rescue Express, also known as C.A.R.E., has participated in Colorado Gives Day for 14 years and each year, has seen the impact the fundraising event makes.
Colorado Animal Rescue Express, located in Greenwood Village, works to curb pet homelessness through transportation and veterinary care donations.
The Colorado Gives Foundation sees an uptake in the number of donations during the annual Colorado Gives Day fundraising event, which takes place on Dec. 10 this year. SHUTTERSTOCK IMAGE
GIVES DAY
e nonpro t also works to reduce petoverpopulation with sponsored programs for spay and neuter procedures. e rst year that Mendelsberg participated in the event, her nonpro t won an award for being the smallest charity to have the largest number of donors. “(Colorado Gives Day) gives a platform to tell your story and to be in front of other people, to be in front of a donor audience,” said Mendelsberg.
She added that Colorado Gives Day has been very important to the nonpro t’s success. Ever since it was formed in 2007, about 65,400 homeless pets have been moved to safety and about $398,000 has been donated to shelters, rescue groups and other caregiver orga-
SHORTAGE
“Does the patient actually need that second bag? How did they do today with eating or drinking water or juice? ey did well? ey don’t need the bag. So it’s little conservation mechanisms like that that, when you add them across, you know, the 2,000-patient system that Inova is, make a signi cant dent,” he said.
Simpler conservation measures could become common after the shortage abates, said Vince Green, chief medical o cer for Pipeline Health, a small hos-
nizations, according to the website. e animal nonpro t is just one of thousands of nonpro ts that bene t from the annual fundraising event. e Aspen E ect, based in Douglas County, began fundraising through Colorado Gives Day last year.
Acknowledging the prevalence of mental health issues among youth, Jerry Van Leuvan founded the nonpro t to help give youth a place to connect with one another, heal and thrive.
In its third year of operations, e Aspen E ect is a youth program that aims to increase the resilience of youth across the county through the therapeutic relationships they develop with farm animals and adult mentors.
“Being a part of Colorado GIves Day has not only helped us to raise funding for e Aspen E ect, it gives us a strong connection to the bigger community of nonpro t work in Colorado,” said Van Leuvan.
pital system in the Los Angeles area that serves mainly people on Medicare and Medicaid.
First, Green would like to see data showing that patient outcomes aren’t a ected. But for now, some of the new strategies just make sense to him. He has directed hospital sta to use up the entire IV bag before starting another.
“If they come in with IV uids that the paramedics have started, let’s continue it. If it saves half a bag of uids, so be it, but it adds up over time,” he said.
Patients may be asked to take more accountability for their hydration, by drinking Gatorade or water rather than the default of hydrating through an IV, he said.
How it works
People can go online to Coloradogives. org and type in a name of the nonpro t they want to support. If they are unsure, they can search by cause or location. e 12 groups of causes range from animals and civil rights to mental health and religion.
Donors can give various amounts to multiple nonpro ts at the same time by adding their donations to a cart. e donor can then check out all at once and receive one receipt.
“Just like shopping online,” said Dunkin. “If you can shop online, you can give online.”
Every donation made and processed between Nov. 1 and Dec. 10 is boosted by the $1 Million + Incentive Fund. e Colorado Gives Foundation puts in $500,000, its partner FirstBank puts in $500,000 and from there, other community sponsors help it grow.
“From an environmental aspect, we don’t need to have this much waste and ll up our land lls. If we could reduce stu , I think it’d be wise,” he said.
But he’ll feel better when his hospitals receive a full order, which could be weeks away. Green said they are down to a two-week supply, with an expected increase in hospitalizations due to respiratory virus season.
“We’re purchasing every IV uid bag that we can get,” he said.
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e fund boosts every donation made based on a percentage, said Dunkin.
All nonpro ts receive a percentage of the fund equal to the percentage it raised for Colorado Gives Day. For example, if a nonpro t raises 10%, it gets 10% of the Incentive Fund.
“All nonpro ts on the website are public charities, therefore, whatever dedication you can take, you’ll need to talk to your tax advisor about that,” said Dunkin.
e foundation also has nonpro ts that o er the homeless tax credit, the child care tax credit and the Enterprise Zone tax credit on the website.
She added that a lot of individuals have what are called Donor Advised Funds, and a donor can easily use their Donor Advised Funds to make contributions to nonpro ts on the site. To learn more or to search for causes and donate, visit coloradogives.org.
Hurricane Helene, which hit North Carolina in September, wrecked a facility that produces 60% of the IV fluids used in the U.S., according to the American Hospital Association. SHUTTERSTOCK IMAGE
Local athlete-turned-author shares journey with Type 1 diabetes in new book
BY SUZIE GLASSMAN SGLASSMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
At just 11 years old, Wyatt Adams’ life changed forever when he was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.
“I was in the middle of basketball season, and I started getting really sick and dehydrated,” Adams recalled.
Multiple doctors dismissed his symptoms as the u or dehydration. But after weeks of deteriorating health and a sudden collapse at the emergency room entrance, it became clear he was battling something much more serious.
“I was basically in a diabetic coma for two days,” he shared, describing how his blood sugar had soared to a near-fatal level.
Now 22, the former Lakewood High School athlete has channeled his experience into helping others. Inspired by his journey managing diabetes while staying active in competitive sports, he self-published “North of Normal” to guide newly diagnosed individuals and their families. e book, which also includes insights from his mother, Shari Kingston Adams, balances personal stories and practical tips to make navigating life with Type 1 diabetes more manageable.
“I grew up playing every sport you can imagine — basketball, football, track,” Wyatt said. “Being active was my whole life, and suddenly I had to deal with counting every carb, measuring my insulin and learning what it meant to have high and low blood sugars. It was overwhelming, especially as a kid.”
Navigating life with diabetes e diagnosis came with a steep learning curve. Despite having a grandmother who also had diabetes, managing his condition in the modern world was different from the methods used decades ago.
“I was lucky to have my dad’s mom nearby, but even then, things had changed so much. My grandparents would tell me one thing, and my doctors another,” he said.
His book, self-published through Amazon, features color-coded chapters covering various topics, including carb counting and managing emotions tied to blood sugar levels.
“Each color represents a di erent principle, so readers can quickly nd what they need, whether it’s about exercise, managing blood sugar swings or meal
planning,” he said. e structure aims to make it a practical guide that’s easy to reference on the go.
“One thing I wasn’t prepared for was how my blood sugar would impact my mood,” he said, describing the common experience of feeling irritable or anxious when blood sugar drops.
“Doctors never really talked about that, but it’s a huge deal,” he said.
With a special emphasis on keeping life normal and ful lling, even with the constraints of Type 1 diabetes, Wyatt said he hopes the book will ll gaps left by overly clinical texts and personal memoirs that failed to o er practical help.
“I wanted to write something that would have helped me when I was rst diagnosed,” he said. “Something that makes you feel like you’re not alone.”
Now working as a personal trainer, he’s also exploring public speaking opportunities and engagements at schools and sports clinics.
“A lot of kids and families don’t know that you can still live fully with Type 1 diabetes. You can still be active, play sports and pursue your dreams,” Wyatt said. roughout his journey, he found inspiration from well-known Type 1 diabetics who have excelled in their elds, such as NFL players Mark Andrews and Jay Cutler, as well as musician Nick Jonas.
“Seeing people like them succeed despite having Type 1 gave me hope and showed me that it’s possible to thrive with this condition,” he shared.
For him, the journey has been about turning adversity into strength.
“I had to calculate everything from carbs at birthday parties to snacks during games, and my friends would wonder what I was doing,” he laughed. “But now, some of those same friends come to me for help with nutrition or tness plans.”
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and Wyatt is working to share his story and raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by those with Type 1 diabetes.
“It’s about empowering people,” he said. “Letting them know that while it’s not an easy road, they can live a great life.”
Wyatt’s book is available on Amazon and through his website, along with tips, apparel and his inspiring message of resilience and hope. Ten percent of all pro ts from the book and apparel will go toward nding a cure for Type 1 diabetes and supporting other Type 1 diabetics.
Wyatt Adams hopes his book will become a resource for Type 1 diabetics.
COURTESY OF WYATT ADAMS
SERVICE DIRECTORY
Purported
W
Arvada, CO
DESCRIBED HEREIN
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, 01/09/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/
First Publication: 11/14/2024
Last Publication: 12/12/2024
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A
DATE: 09/19/2024 Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On September 26, 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) Scott Jones Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc., its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Freedom Mortgage Corporation Date of Deed of Trust March 14, 2016 County of Recording Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
March 14, 2016
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2016023576
Original Principal Amount
$323,924.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$302,821.77
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 12, EVER GREEN HILLSFILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 32542 Lodgepole Drive, Evergreen, CO 80439.
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, 01/16/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/
First Publication: 11/21/2024
Last Publication: 12/19/2024
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: 09/26/2024
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 # CO21690
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.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO. J2400295
First Publication: 11/21/2024
Last Publication: 12/19/2024
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2400282
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On September 10, 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)
Amber L Tipton AND Nathaniel Shane Tipton
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION
SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
FLAGSTAR BANK, N.A.
Date of Deed of Trust
May 23, 2022
County of Recording Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
June 06, 2022
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2022054900
Original Principal Amount
$289,600.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$282,976.47
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 1026, BUILDING NO. 10, AND CARPORTS NO. 1026, APPURTENANT THERETO, KIPLING KLUB TOWNHOUSES. ACCORDING TO THE MAP THEREOF AND CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR KIPLING KLUB TOWNHOUSES, RECORDED APRIL 3, 1974 IN BOOK 2607 AT PAGE 242, SUBJECT TO TERMS, COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, EASEMENTS, RESTRICTIONS, USES, LIMITATIONS AND OBLIGATIONS, ASSESSMENTS AND PROVISIONS SET FORTH IN SAID MAP. DECLARATION AND MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, RECORDED IN BOOK 2607 AT PAGE 262, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 1026 S Miller St, 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, 01/09/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/
First Publication: 11/14/2024
Last Publication: 12/12/2024
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: 09/10/2024
Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado By: Lyndsay Smith, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
David R. Doughty #40042 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 24-033011
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.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO.: J2400282
First Publication: 11/14/2024
Last Publication: 12/12/2024
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2400292
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On September 26, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee
of Jefferson records.
Original Grantor(s) Michael J. Vitry
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Adams Bank & Trust
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Adams Bank & Trust
Date of Deed of Trust
November 16, 2022
County of Recording
Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
November 22, 2022
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2022103594
Original Principal Amount
$585,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$585,000.00
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 installments of principal and interest and failure to pay real property taxes when and as due
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 7, BLOCK 9, SECOND RESUBDIVISION OF IDLEWILD, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 10465 W 14th Ave, Lakewood, CO 80215-4531.
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, 01/16/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/
First Publication: 11/21/2024
Last Publication: 12/19/2024
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: 09/26/2024
Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado By: Lyndsay Smith, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Douglas W Brown #10429
Brown Dunning Walker Fein Drusch PC 7995 E. Prentice Avenue, Suite 101E, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 329-3363
Attorney File # 1654-026 C
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.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice No. J2400292
First Publication: 11/21/2024
Last Publication: 12/19/2024
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2400291
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On September 26, 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 Patrick Gallegos AND Nicole Latisha Gallegos
Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY
Date of Deed of Trust April 30, 2020 County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 01, 2020 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2020048856
Original Principal Amount
$420,247.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $304,827.02
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 3, BLOCK 16, BRIARWOOD HILLSTHIRD FILING, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
APN #: 49-163-01-006
Purported common address: 756 S Owens Court, 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, 01/16/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/
First Publication: 11/21/2024
Last Publication: 12/19/2024
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: 09/26/2024
Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado By: Lyndsay Smith, Deputy, for Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
N. April Winecki #34861
Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 23-029393
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.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO. J2400291
First Publication: 11/21/2024
Last Publication: 12/19/2024
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2400281
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On September 10, 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) Michael Hardin
Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE
DATE: 09/10/2024 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 # 18-020254 The Attorney above is acting as a debt
PUBLIC NOTICES
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 21, BLOCK 1, DUTCH RIDGE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 6722 S INDEPENDENCE ST, LITTLETON, CO 80128-4046.
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, 01/09/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions. govease.com/
First Publication: 11/14/2024
Last Publication: 12/12/2024
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: 09/19/2024
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:
Carly Imbrogno #59553
Barrett Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711
Attorney File # 00000010244754
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, 01/09/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions. govease.com/
First Publication: 11/14/2024
Last Publication: 12/12/2024
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: 09/10/2024
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:
Carly Imbrogno #59553
Barrett Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711
Attorney File # 00000010219236
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.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO. J2400280
First Publication: 11/14/2024
Last Publication: 12/12/2024
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2400287
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On September 19, 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)
THEODORE N. STERRETT AND MICHELLE L. STERRETT
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR QUICKEN LOANS INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS INC. Date of Deed of Trust
July 31, 2014 County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 07, 2014 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2014065382 Original Principal Amount
$206,200.00 Outstanding Principal Balance
$170,060.97
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 10, BLOCK 15, PARKWAY ESTATES FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 6163 W 78TH AVE, 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, 01/09/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions. govease.com/
First Publication: 11/14/2024
Last Publication: 12/12/2024 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: 09/19/2024
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:
Carly Imbrogno #59553
Barrett Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711
Attorney File # 00000010236552
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.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO. J2400287
First Publication: 11/14/2024
Last Publication: 12/12/2024
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2400279
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On September 10, 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)
Lacksamy Khautisen and Nakhareth Khautisen
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.("MERS") as nominee for American Financing Corporation, Its Successors and Assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Date of Deed of Trust
April 25, 2016
County of Recording
Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
April 29, 2016
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2016040422
Original Principal Amount
$184,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$158,852.18
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 35, BLOCK 1, TRAILSIDE FILING 2
SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO
Purported common address: 8766 Everett Circle, Arvada, CO 80005.
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, 01/09/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions. govease.com/
First Publication: 11/14/2024
Last Publication: 12/12/2024
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: 09/10/2024
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-24-996438-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.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO. J2400279
First Publication: 11/14/2024
Last Publication: 12/12/2024
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2400293
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On September 26, 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)
Patrick Kelsall and Zoe Williams
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for NBH Bank, its successors and assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust
June 27, 2022
County of Recording
Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
June 29, 2022
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2022062148
Original Principal Amount
$428,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$426,745.66
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
The East 7 feet of Lot 10, and the West 53.7 feet of Lot 9, Riber Rena Subdivision, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado.
Purported common address: 5465 W 5th Avenue, 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, 01/16/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions. govease.com/
First Publication: 11/21/2024
Last Publication: 12/19/2024
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: 09/26/2024
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 # CO22494
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.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO. J2400293
First Publication: 11/21/2024
Last Publication: 12/19/2024
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2400285
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On September 19, 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 C. Vaughn
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Homeside Financial, LLC, its successors and assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Lower, LLC Date of Deed of Trust December 22, 2020
County of Recording Jefferson
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
December 30, 2020
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2020173548
Original Principal Amount
$470,250.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$467,770.91
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.
LOT 591, LAKE ARBOR FILING NO. 5, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 6420 W 83rd Pl, 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, 01/09/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions. govease.com/
First Publication: 11/14/2024
Last Publication: 12/12/2024
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: 09/19/2024
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 # CO22808
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.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO. J2400285
First Publication: 11/14/2024
Last Publication: 12/12/2024
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2400278
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On September 10, 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) Gary Alan McIntyre and Catherine F. McIntyre
Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic
PUBLIC NOTICES
THEREFORE,
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
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 01/16/2025 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions. govease.com/
First Publication: 11/21/2024
Last Publication: 12/19/2024
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: 09/26/2024
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 # 22-028741
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.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO. J2400294
First Publication: 11/21/2024
Last Publication: 12/19/2024
Name of Publication: Golden Transcript
City and County
Public Notice
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Notification of Issuance of Emergency Permit No. CO-24-11-18-01 for Treatment of Hazardous Waste under the Colorado Hazardous Waste Act
Name of Permittee: Jefferson County Bomb Squad
Location of Treatment: Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Range
The Jefferson County Bomb Squad was authorized on November 18, 2024 to treat by burning confiscated fireworks and ammunition. Controlled burning is a safe management method for this waste. This emergency permit will expire on April 16, 2025.
Legal Notice No. 419419
First Publication: November 28, 2024
Last Publication: November 28, 2024 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice
NOTICE OF ANNEXATION PETITION ACCEPTANCE
The following resolution can be viewed in its entirety in electronic form by going to www. arvada.org/legal-notices and clicking on Current Legal Notices. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions.
R24-118 A Resolution Accepting an Annexation Petition Concerning Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Coal Creek Maintenance Yard, a Parcel of Land Approximately Located on the South Side of State Highway 72 Between Canyon Pines Drive and Plainview Road, in the City of Arvada, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado, Finding said Petition Substantially Compliant with C.R.S. 31-12-107(1), and Setting a Public Hearing for January 6, 2025, 6:15 p.m. for City Council to Determine Whether the Area Meets the Requirements of C.R.S. 31-12-104 and 105, and is Considered Eligible for Annexation
Legal Notice No. 419383
First Publication: November 21, 2024
Last Publication: December 12, 2024
Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice NOTICE OF HEARING UPON APPLICATION FOR A NEW HOTEL AND RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE OF BONFIRE BURRITOS LLC D/B/A: BONFIRE BURRITOS 5800 OLDE WADSWORTH BLVD. ARVADA, CO 80003
Notice is hereby given that an application has been presented to the City of Arvada Local Liquor Licensing authority for a Hotel and Restaurant liquor license from Bonfire Burritos LLC, d/b/a Bonfire Burritos located at 5800
Said application will be heard and considered by the City of Arvada Liquor Licensing Authority at a virtual meeting to be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 9, 2024. The application was submitted on October 21, 2024.
For further information call Sarah Walters, Deputy City Clerk, at 720-898-7544.
Dated this 28th day of November 2024
/s/ Sarah Walters
Deputy City Clerk CITY OF ARVADA, COLORADO
Legal Notice No. 419423
First Publication: November 28, 2024
Last Publication: November 28, 2024
Publisher: Jeffco Transcript
Public Notice
NOTICE OF HEARING UPON APPLICATION FOR A NEW HOTEL AND RESTAURANT
LIQUOR LICENSE OF KENG WANG LLC
D/B/A: UMAIYA SUSHI
7450 WEST 52ND AVENUE, SUITE 100 ARVADA, CO 80002
Notice is hereby given that an application has been presented to the City of Arvada Local Liquor Licensing authority for a Hotel and Restaurant liquor license from Keng Wang LLC, d/b/a Umaiya Sushi located at 7450 West 52nd Avenue, Suite 100, Arvada, CO, whose controlling officers are: Guangkeng Ye, Jin Dong, and Ziliang Liu; 7450 West 52nd Ave., Suite 100, Arvada, CO, United States.
The license would allow sales of malt, vinous and spirituous liquor by the drink for consumption on the premises at 7450 West 52nd Ave., Suite 100, Arvada, CO 80002.
Said application will be heard and considered by the City of Arvada Liquor Licensing Authority at a virtual meeting to be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 9, 2024. The application was submitted on October 9, 2024.
For further information call Sarah Walters, Deputy City Clerk, at 720-898-7544.
Dated this 28th day of November 2024 /s/ Sarah Walters
Deputy City Clerk CITY OF ARVADA, COLORADO
Legal Notice No. 419422
First Publication: November 28, 2024
Last Publication: November 28, 2024
Publisher: Jeffco Transcript
Metro Districts
Budget Hearings
Public Notice
YARROW GARDENS
METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
NOTICE CONCERNING
2024 BUDGET AMENDMENT AND PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested
parties that the necessity may arise to amend the Yarrow Gardens Metropolitan District 2024 Budget, if necessary, and that a proposed 2025 Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Yarrow Gardens Metropolitan District; and that copies of the proposed Amended 2024 Budget and 2025 Budget have been filed at the District's offices, 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection; and that adoption of Resolutions
Amending the 2024 Budget and Adopting the 2025 will be considered at a public meeting of the Board of Directors of the District on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. This District Board meeting will be held via Zoom Meeting and can be joined through the directions below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86267550643?pwd=V3RnRGRtWkRyUlZZc1VMWTJFZjFHdz09
Phone Number: 1 (719) 359-4580
Meeting ID: 862 6755 0643
Passcode: 987572
Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the Resolutions to Amend the 2024 Budget and adopt the 2025 Budget, inspect and file or register any objections thereto.
YARROW GARDENS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
By: /s/ Peggy Ripko, Secretary
Legal Notice No. 419415
First Publication: November 28, 2024
Last Publication: November 28, 2024
Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice
NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET OF NORMANDY ESTATES METROPOLITAN RECREATION DISTRICT
NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of Normandy Estates Metropolitan Recreation District for the ensuing year of 2025; that a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the District at 5380 West Coal Mine Road, Littleton, Colorado, 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 to be held at 5380
West Coal Mine Road, Littleton, Colorado on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 6:45 p.m. 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.
NORMANDY ESTATES METROPOLITAN RECREATION DISTRICT
By:/s/ Kristine Faiks, Secretary
Legal Notice No. 419404
First Publication: November 28, 2024
Last Publication: November 28, 2024
Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2024 BUDGET
The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the HAWTHORN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (the “District”), will hold a public hearing via teleconference on DECEMBER 2, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., to consider adoption of the District’s proposed 2025 budget (the “Proposed Budget”), and, if necessary, adoption of an amendment to the 2024 budget (the “Amended Budget”). The public hearing may be joined using the following teleconference information: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81129000264?pwd=vpLvn2rkXQhZm86bspnKoMatEdpnQ7.1
Meeting ID: 811 2900 0264
Passcode: 004477
Call-in Number: 720-707-2699
The Proposed Budget and Amended Budget are available for inspection by the public at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111.
Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Proposed Budget and Amended Budget at any time prior to the final adoption of the Proposed Budget or the Amended Budget by the Board.
The agenda for any meeting may be obtained at https://www.hawthornmetrodistrict.org/ or by calling (303) 858-1800.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
HAWTHORN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON
Legal Notice No. 419413
First Publication: November 28, 2024
Last Publication: November 28, 2024
Publisher: Golden Transcript
Public Notice
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2024 BUDGET
The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the MOUNTAIN SHADOWS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (the “District”), will hold a public hearing via teleconference on DECEMBER 5, 2024, at 4:30 p.m., to consider adoption of the District’s proposed 2025 budget (the “Proposed Budget”), and, if necessary, adoption of an amendment to the 2024 budget (the “Amended Budget”). The public hearing may be joined using the following teleconference information: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87162603451?pwd=bYyedHZBUstYNVzFQU95mZ8ombqabJ.1
Meeting ID: 871 6260 3451
Passcode: 564664
Call-in #: 720-707-2699
The Proposed Budget and Amended Budget are available for inspection by the public at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111.
Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Proposed Budget and Amended Budget at any time prior to the final adoption of the Proposed Budget or the Amended Budget by the Board.
The agenda for any meeting may be obtained at https://engage.goenumerate.com/s/mountainshadowsmetro/ or by calling (303) 858-1800.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
MOUNTAIN SHADOWS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law
Legal Notice No. 419414
First Publication: November 28, 2024
Last Publication: November 28, 2024 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript
Bids and Settlements
Public Notice
NOTICE OF
CO 80033 at 10:00 a.m. on December 13, 2024 to Insituform Technologies, LLC, 580 Goddard Avenue Chesterfield, MO 63005 for all work done by said contractor on the 2024 Sewer Main Capital Improvements Project. All of said construction being within the boundaries of the Westridge Sanitation District in the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado.
This notice is provided pursuant to CRS 38-26-107(1). Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, term hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or his Subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the Contractor or his Subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim to the Westridge Sanitation District Office Manager at or before the time and date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release said Westridge Sanitation District, its Board, Officers, Agents and Employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD WESTRIDGE SANITATION DISTRICT
By: Gary Welp, District Engineer
Legal Notice No. 419370 First Publication: November 21, 2024 Last Publication: November 28, 2024 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript
Summons and Sheriff Sale Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, CO 80401
Plaintiff: COLUMBINE TOWNHOUSES FOUR ASSOCIATION, a Colorado non-profit corporation
Defendants: TERRY SMITH; AMERICA'S WHOLESALE LENDER; JERRY DITULLIO AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE AND TREASURER FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION
Attorneys for Plaintiff: WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, LLP
Wendy E. Weigler #28419
Address: 8020 Shaffer Parkway, Suite 300, Littleton, CO 80127
Phone Number: (303) 863-1870
Case Number: 2024CV030533
SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM
Under a Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure entered on July 29, 2024, in the above- captioned action, I am ordered to sell certain real property as follows:
Original Lienee: Terry Smith
Original Lienor: Columbine Townhouses Four
Association
Current Holder of the evidence of debt: Columbine Townhouses Four Association
Date of Lien being foreclosed: November 19, 2021
Date of Recording of Lien being foreclosed: November 23, 2021
County of Recording: Jefferson Recording Information: 2021164588
Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness: $3,176.62
Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof:
$23,300.37
Amount of Judgment entered July 29, 2024: $21,629.02
Description of property to be foreclosed:
Condominium Unit 7147, Building D, Columbine Townhouses Four, according to the Map thereof filed of record and the Condominium Declaration for Columbine Townhouses Four, recorded in Book 2457 at Page 606 and Amendment recorded in Book 2499 at Page 560, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado.
Also known as: 7147 S. Webster Street, Littleton, CO 80128.
THE PROPERTY TO BE FORECLOSED AND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN.
THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
The covenants of Plaintiff have been violated as follows: failure to make payments on said indebtedness when the same were due and owing.
NOTICE OF SALE
THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 10:00 o'clock A.M., on January 9, 2025, on the front steps of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, located at 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Ste 1520, Golden, CO 80419 sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. Bidders are required to have cash or certified
THE OFFICER OF THE ALTERNATE LIENOR’S INTENT TO REDEEM. IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN C.R.S.
RALPH
80203,
FLOOR,
CFPB, HTTP://WWW.CONSUMERFINANCE.GOV/ COMPLAINT/; CFPB, PO BOX 2900, CLINTON IA 52733-2900 (855) 411-2372 OR BOTH, BUT THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS.
The name, address and telephone number of each of the attorneys representing the holder of the evidence of the debt is as follows: Wendy E. Weigler #28419 Winzenburg, Leff, Purvis & Payne, LLP 350 Indiana Street, Suite 450 Golden, CO 80401 303-863-1870
THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Date: November 5, 2024.
Regina Marinelli Jefferson County Sheriff Jefferson County, Colorado By: Sgt. Sean Joselyn, Deputy Sheriff Statutes attached: §§38-37-108, 38-38-103, 38-38-104, 38-38-301, 38-38-302, 38-38304, 38-38-305, and 38-38-306, C.R.S., as amended.
Legal Notice No. 419342
First Publication: November 14, 2024 Last Publication: December 12, 2024 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, Jefferson COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO
CIVIL ACTION NO. 2024CV030447 DIVISION NO. 7 INITIAL COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM Plaintiff, Westdale Townhomes Association v. Defendants, JOSHUA ROSE et al Regarding: Condominium Unit No. 146, Building No. TH-37,
4.
PUBLIC NOTICES
aka JOEY ESTRADA, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR534
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 21, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Jay Estrada, Personal Representative c/o Sigler & Nelson LLC 390 Union Blvd. #580 Lakewood. CO 80228
Legal Notice No. 419388
First Publication: November 21, 2024 Last Publication: December 5, 2024 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Darrell Ray Woody, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR544
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 April 1, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Michelle Louise Sinclair, Personal Representative 9359 Las Ramblas Court, Unit J Parker, Colorado 80134
Legal Notice No. 419327
First Publication: November 14, 2024
Last Publication: November 28, 2024
Publisher: Golden Transcript
Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Randall Eugene Martin, a/k/a Randall E. Martin, and Randall Martin, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30854
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 14, 2025, the claims may be forever barred.
Stephanie F. Dahl, Attorney for Personal Representative 4725 S. Monaco St., Suite 320 Denver, CO 80237
Legal Notice No. 419348
First Publication: November 14, 2024
Last Publication: November 28, 2024
Publisher: Jeffco Transcript
Notice
Lori A. Ehrlick 410 Centennial Drive Louisville, Colorado 80027
Debra L. Clausen 2280 1st Avenue, Lot 15 Greeley, Colorado 80631
Connie S. Haedener 143 Courageous Side Way Magnolia, Texas 77354
Legal Notice No. 419371
First Publication: November 21, 2024 Last Publication: December 5, 2024 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Linda Mae Martinez, aka Linda M. Martinez, aka Linda Martinez, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR031132
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of ELMER LEWIS KEELER, JR., aka ELMER L. KEELER, JR., aka ELMER L. KEELER, aka ELMER KEELER, AND ELMER LEWIS KELLER, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31249
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 21, 2025 or the claims may be forever barred.
Judy Whitecotton Personal Representative 8720 W. Alaska Place Lakewood, CO 80226
Legal Notice No. 419365
First Publication: November 21, 2024 Last Publication: December 5, 2024 Publisher: Golden Transcript
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of BONNIE J. SWANSON, AKA BONNIE JEANNE SWANSON, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31297
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 28, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Richard Pierce, Personal Representative C/O Butler, Landrum and Pierce, P.C. 720 Kipling St., Ste 201 Lakewood, CO 80215
Legal Notice No. 419425
First Publication: November 28, 2024
Last Publication: December 12, 2024
Publisher: Golden Transcript
Public Notice
Estate of Tina Marie Mott, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31222
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 April 7, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Margrit Parker Attorney to the Personal Representative PO Box 454 Firestone, CO 80520
Legal Notice No. 419407
First Publication: November 28, 2024
Last Publication: December 12, 2024
Publisher: Golden Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Joan Lee Bartlett Daniels, Deceased Case Number: 23PR680
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 November 27, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Melinda Lee Searcy
Personal Representative 8801 Bayou Gulch Road Parker, Colorado 80134
Legal Notice No. 419341
First Publication: November 14, 2024
Last Publication: November 28, 2024
Publisher: Golden Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Matthew Dart Davidson, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31271
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 04/01/2025 or the claims may be forever barred.
Phillip B. Davidson Personal Representative 2051 Kallibrooke Lane Auburn, AL 36830
Legal Notice No. 419356
First Publication: November 14, 2024
Last Publication: November 28, 2024
Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Carolyn Diana Bluel; a/k/a Carolyn D. Bluel; a/k/a Carolyn Bluel, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31236
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 April 21, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Jarrod Bluel, Personal Representative 1319 E 45th St., Apt. B12 Kearney, NE 68847
Legal Notice No. 419402
First Publication: November 28, 2024
Last Publication: December 12, 2024
Publisher: Golden Transcript
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Carol M. Lindner, aka Carol Mae Lindner, aka Carol Lindner, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR031122
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 21, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Elizabeth J. Bickers
Personal Representative c/o Pearman Law Firm 4195 Wadsworth Blvd Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Legal Notice No. GT1500
First Publication: November 21, 2024 Last Publication: December 5, 2024
Publisher: Golden Transcript
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of MARGARETE WAHL, aka MARGARET WAHL, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31312
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 28, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
ANDREW TIMOTHY WAHL, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE W142N10573 Magnolia Dr., Germantown, WI 53022 Ph. 262 573 1818
Legal Notice No. 419409
First Publication: November 28, 2024 Last Publication: December 12, 2024
Publisher: Golden Transcript
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Eugene P. Thomas, also known as Eugene Paul Thomas and Eugene Thomas, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR031253
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Legal Notice No. 419318
First Publication: November 14, 2024
Last Publication: November 28, 2024
Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of DAVID JAMES BOLAND, aka DAVID J. BOLAND, aka JAMES BOLAND, Deceased Case Number: 24PR31289
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Jefferson Combined Court, State of Colorado on or before March 21, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Deanne L. Boland
Personal Representative 6338 W. Nova Drive Littleton CO, 80128
Legal Notice No. 419387
First Publication: November 21, 2024
Last Publication: December 5, 2024
Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Brian C. Johnson, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31296
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 March 21, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Date: 11/13/24
Krista Beauchamp, #47615
Attorney for Personal Representative
Law Office of Alexandra White, P.C. 12625 E. Euclid Drive Centennial, CO 80111 krista@awfamilylaw.com
Legal Notice No. 419386
First Publication: November 21, 2024
Last Publication: December 5, 2024
Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Daniel J. Cisneros, also known as Daniel Johnson Cisneros, aka Daniel Cisneros, and Danny J. Cisneros, Deceased Case Number 2024PR031302
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 28, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Thomas Orozco Cisneros
Personal Representative 5401 W 10th Avenue Lakewood, CO 80214
Legal Notice No. 419418
First Publication: November 28, 2024 Last Publication: December 12, 2024
Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Jerry Lee Parkins, aka Jerry L. Parkins, and Jerry Parkins, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31338
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 28, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Elizabeth Parkins Personal Representative c/o The Law Office of Dual C. Schneider, LLC 26267 Conifer Rd., Ste. 309 Conifer, CO 80433
Legal Notice No. 419428
First Publication: November 28, 2024
Last Publication: December 12, 2024
Publisher: Golden Transcript
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Brian Reed, aka Brian Fen ton Reed, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR485
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 7, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Kristin McCracken, Personal Representative 302 West 54th Street Countryside, IL 60525
Legal Notice No. 419328
First Publication: November 14, 2024
Last Publication: November 28, 2024
Publisher: Golden Transcript
Public Notice
Personal Representative 11205 W. Bowles Pl. Littleton, CO 80127
Legal Notice No. 419340
First Publication: November 14, 2024
Last Publication: November 28, 2024
Publisher: Golden Transcript
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Katie Burton Rocke, a.k.a. Katie B. Rocke, a.k.a. Katie Rocke a.k.a. Edna Catherine Burton, a.k.a. Edna Raacke, a.k.a. Edna Rocke, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31081
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 21, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
James Burton Raacke, Personal Representative 7796 S. Marshall Ct Littleton Colorado 80128
Legal Notice No. 419372 First Publication: November 21, 2024 Last Publication: December 5, 2024 Publisher: Golden Transcript
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Shirley Jean Gallamore, aka Shirley J. Gallamore, and Shirley Gallamore, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31277
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 21, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Charles Lee Westerhold, Personal Representative c/o The Law Office of Dual C. Schneider, LLC 26267 Conifer Rd., Ste. 309 Conifer, CO 80433
Legal Notice No. 419375
First Publication: November 21, 2024 Last Publication: December 5, 2024 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Tommy W. Maxfield, aka Tommy Warren Maxfield, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR508
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 21, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Freddie W. Maxfield Personal Representative 7249 Secrest Ct. Arvada, CO 80007
Legal Notice No. 419378
First Publication: November 21, 2024
Last Publication: December 5, 2024 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Edward LeRoy Reichardt, aka Edward L. Reichardt, aka Edward Reichardt, aka LeRoy Reichardt, aka E. LeRoy Reichardt, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR031237
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 April 3, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Teresa A. Koop, Personal Representative 4937 South Kline Street Littleton, Colorado 80127
Legal Notice No. 419416
First Publication: November 28, 2024
Last Publication: December 12, 2024
Publisher: Golden Transcript
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lawrence Michael Graham, a/k/a Lawrence M. Graham, Larry M. Graham, and Larry Graham, Deceased Case Number: 24PR31294
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 on or before March 28, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
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 14, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Katie Kloss, Personal Representative c/o Pearman Law Firm 4195 Wadsworth Blvd
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jack Russell, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 31243
All persons having claims against the abovenamed Estate are required to present them to Personal Representative or to the Jefferson County District Court on or before March 21, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Heather A. Russell,
PUBLIC NOTICES
In the Interest of: REBECCA MISHKIN
Attorney: Jean E. Klene, #33137 E-mail: daklene@msn.com
Bridget M. Klene, #59479 E-mail: bridget.m.klene@gmail.com
CASEY & KLENE, P.C. 5805 Carr Street, Suite 2 Arvada, CO 80004
Phone Number: (303) 458-6991
FAX Number: (303) 458-8978 Case Number: 2024PR031115
NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-10-401, C.R.S.
To: Dvorah Mishkin
Last Known Address, if any: 11115 Fairfax Ct., Thornton, CO 80233.
A hearing on Petitions for Special Conservatorship and Guardianship – Permanent Appointments (title of pleading) for (brief description of relief requested) will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued:
Date: December 2, 2024
Time: 1:30 pm
Courtroom or Division: L-240
Address:100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401
The hearing will take approximately 1 hours
Legal Notice No. 419322
First Publication: November 14, 2024
Last Publication: November 28, 2024
Publisher: Golden Transcript
PUBLIC NOTICE
District Court Jefferson County, Colorado 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, Colorado 80401
In the Interest of : Roman James Lopez Detterrera
Party Without Attorney: Antoinette Sinnett
12156 W. Nevada Drive, Lakewood, Colorado
Phone Number: 719-259-8239
E-mail: sinnett.0207@gmail.com
Case Number: 24PR374
Division L Courtroom 240
NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION
PURSUANT TO § 15-10-401, C.R.S
To: Jasmine Lopez & John Doe
Last Known Address, if any: None
A hearing on guardianhship for Romand James Lopez - Detterrera until he is 18 years old.
will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued:
Date: December 2nd, 20224
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Courtroom: 240 or Division: L
Address:100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, Colorado 80401
The hearing will take approximately 2 hours.
Legal Notice No. 419139
First Publication: November 14, 2024
Last Publication: November 28, 2024
Publisher: Golden Transcript
Public Notice
District Court, Jefferson County, Colorado 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, CO 80401
In the Interest of: LAWRENCE MISHKIN, Minor
Attorney: Jean E. Klene, #33137
E-mail: daklene@msn.com
Bridget M. Klene, #59479
E-mail: bridget.m.klene@gmail.com
CASEY & KLENE, P.C.
5805 Carr Street, Suite 2
Arvada, CO 80004
Phone Number: (303) 458-6991
FAX Number: (303) 458-8978
Case Number: 2024PR031117
NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION
PURSUANT TO §15-10-401, C.R.S.
To: Dvorah Mishkin
Last Known Address, if any: 11115 Fairfax Ct., Thornton, CO 80233.
A hearing on Petitions for Special Conservatorship and Guardianship – Permanent
Appointments (title of pleading) for (brief description of relief requested) will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued:
Date: December 2, 2024
Time: 1:30 pm
Courtroom or Division: L-240
Address:100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401
The hearing will take approximately 1 hours
Legal Notice No. 419321
First Publication: November 14, 2024
Last Publication: November 28, 2024
Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice
District Court, Jefferson County, Colorado 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, Colorado 80401
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
In the Interest of: Addison Christine Taylor, Child April 24, 2010: Date of Birth
UPON THE PETITION OF:
Bradley Charles Kammerman, Petitioner(s) AND CONCERNING: Christopher Adam Opheikens, Respondent(s)
Party Without Attorney: Bradley Charles Kammerman 13260 W Coal Mine Avenue Littleton, CO
Phone Number: 801-616-2852
bradleyradiofreq3@gmail.com
Case Number: 24 JA 54 Division: Q
NOTICE OF ADOPTION PROCEEDING AND SUMMONS TO RESPOND PURSUANT TO §19-5-105(5), C.R.S.
To the above named Respondent(s):
You are hereby notified that a Petition for Adoption has been filed and if you wish to respond to the Petition, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 35 days after this Notice is served on you.
Your response must be accompanied by the applicable filing fee of $192.00.
Your failure to file a Response, or to appear, within 35 days after service, and, in the case of an alleged father, your failure to file a claim of paternity under Article 4 of Title 19, C.R.S., within 35 days after service, if a claim has not previously been filed, may likely result in termination of your parental or your alleged parental rights to the minor child.
The following documents are also served herewith: (check as appropriate)
[x] Petition for (Stepparent, Kinship, Custodial) Adoption
[x] Petition to Terminate the Parent-Child Legal Relationship (JDF 520).
[x] Affidavit of Abandonment (JDF 525)
Date: May 16, 24
Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 419426
First Publication: November 28, 2024
Last Publication: November 28, 2024
Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice District Court Jefferson County, Colorado 100 Jefferson County PKWY Golden, CO 80401
In the Interest of: Biana Erin Collins
Party Without Attorney: Julia Ruiz-Rocha
1606 Iris St #56 Lakewood, CO 80215
Phone Number: (307) 343-6331
E-mail: mybabies222511@gmail.com
Case Number: 2024PR573
Courtroom 240
NOTI CE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO§ 15-10-401, C.R.S.
To: Steven Phillip Collins and Victor Israel Molina
Last Known Address, if any: 600 S Dayton #203 Denver, CO 80247, Douglas County Jail #2024-00004167
A hearing on Petition on appointment of Guardian title of pleading) for (brief description of relief requested) Applying for guardianship of minor child and trying to notify all interested parties so they may attend
Will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued:
Date: January 15, 2025 Time: 1:30 p.m.
Courtroom or Division: 240 Address: 100 Jefferson PKWY Golden, CO 80401
The hearing will take approximately 2 hours.
Legal Notice No. 419420
First Publication: November 28, 2024
Last Publication: December 12, 2024
Publisher: Golden Transcript
Public Notice
District Court, Jefferson County Colorado 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, CO 80401
In re the Parental Responsibilities concerning: Petitioner: Mayra Nava and Abraham Padilla, Respondent: Party Without Attorney: Mayra Yvonne Nava 10555 W. Jewell Avenue, No. 12-104 Lakewood, Colorado 80232
Phone Number: 720-692-5456
E-mail: navamayra22@yahoo.com Case Number: 24 DR 780
SUMMONS 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.
You may be required to pay a filing fee with your Response. The Response form (JDF 1420) can
Notice: Colorado Revised Statutes §14-10-123,
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. 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
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