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Voters to decide the future of Adams 12 students Two measures on the ballot addressing financial needs By Ashley Reimers
areimers@colorado communitymedia.com If now isn’t the time to invest in the education of Adams 12 students, then when? That’s the question district residents must answer as they decide whether to pass a pair of ballot issues that the school district says will improve classroom resources and teacher education, repair aging infrastructure and build more schools, and ensure students have the technology necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing digital world. “Our record of success at this point had been very strong,” said superintendent Chris Gdowski. “But we’re at a point in both facilities and operations that if we don’t get new money we’ll be capped out in terms of what we can give back to our students and parents.” On Nov. 4, voters will decide whether to pass ballot issue 3I, a $15 million mill levy override that would pour more money into classrooms, and ballot issue 3J, a $220 million bond that would allow for repair of old facilities and construction of much-needed new schools, among other projects. The Adams 12 school board unanimously supported both measures and the city of Westminster adopted a resolution supporting the measures. Now, a group of community members, parents and business people — the Citizens for Adams 12 Schools — has taken it upon themselves to educate the public about the
ballot measures and persuade district voters to support them. “Our district has been amazing with the resources they have, but at a certain point it’s not sustainable,” said Shannon Bird, manager for the Citizens for Adams 12 Schools campaign. “So now we as a community have to make it sustainable and support our schools and the future of our kids.” If 3I were to pass, the district could provide students and teachers with updated text books, technology and instructional materials and invest in curriculum. Teachers would also receive additional training and support to enhance student learning. And with new state standards on the way, Gdowski said the need is crucial. “If we don’t get these resources, we’ll keep limping along with a million-and-a-half dollar per year budget for text books and materials out of a $270 million budget, in a system that serves $40,000 kids,” he said. “It’s just not enough. We won’t be able to equip our teachers with that they need to do the best work they can to help our kid reach their best achievement.” Another outcome of 3I is the ability to retain teachers and also attract highly effective ones. As Adams 12 teachers begin to age out of the workforce into retirement, Gdowksi said being a competitive district for entry level positions is even more important. “There are people looking at us saying there are challenges in Douglas County and Jeffco, so we’re a pretty darn attractive destination,” he said. “But people are only willing to go so far in terms of compensation. So being competitive with salaries is something important if we want great, talented teachers in our system.”
ADAMS 12 COMMUNITY WALK Members of the Citizens for Adams 12 Schools campaign will be hosting a community walk on Oct. 11 to get the word out on 3I and 3J. Voters can visit www. yesforadams12schools.com for more information on the measures or contact campaign manager Shannon Bird at skbird@comcast.net or at 303-435-3480. Bird becomes excited when she thinks about how 3I would expand creative freedom for teachers and administrators. “If 3I passes, teachers can work with the kids instead of worrying about how to cope with the next budget cuts,” she said. The mill levy override — the property tax rate assessed to homes — would cost homeowners approximately $5.58 per month on a home valued at $100,000. Malisa Denke, also working on the Citizens for Adams 12 Schools campaign, compares the cost to a cup of coffee. Instead of buying that specialty coffee each month, she says spend the money on the future of Adams 12 students. As for the $220 million bond, tax payers won’t see an increase because of the district’s refinancing of current debt, low interest rates and previous debt being paid off. But bond dollars would make a major dent in the growth issues the district is facing. If 3J passes, two new K-8 schools would be built, one in the Anthem neighborhood in Broomfield and the other in the Lewis Pointe subdivision in north Thornton. A preschool would also be constructed.
The district also would be able to repair, maintain and replace leaking roofs, lowfunctioning heating and cooling systems and faulty plumbing. About $7 million from the bond would go towards equipping and preparing students for 21st Century learning by renovating and modernizing classrooms and building more workspace for career and technical education. If voters defeat 3J, Gdowksi worries the district will be left with unattractive crowding conditions. The district also would face either split sessions or year-round schooling, which Gdowksi says can create havoc for parents. “We could also have charter schools or private schools come in to deal with the space issues the district hasn’t been able to solve,” he said. “And I just feel like it’s our obligation and responsibility to take care of that need and not to have others come in and address it for us.” Charter schools within Adams 12 will also reap benefits from the measures. Charter schools will receive $850,000 from of the $15 million mill levy override and $8.6 million from the $220 million bond. Because the bond and mill levy override must be separate ballot issues, Bird and Denke want to make sure the community understands the benefits and importance of both. Bond dollars can only be used for infrastructure and the mill levy override money can only be spent on operational purposes. “We can’t use bond money to meet salary needs for teachers and we can’t use the mill levy override money for new schools,” Bird said. “So we need them both to pass to address all of the needs.”
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Students oppose review of history course Protests occur at most Jeffco high schools By Crystal Anderson
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David Lombardi with his “grand-dog” Thunder, 7, after winning the prize for Biggest Dog during the pet parade at the Orchard Festival in Westminster.
A festival of fun
This year’s Orchard Festival on Saturday, Sept. 27, in Historic Westminster welcomed people to a day filled with sunshine and good fun. The day featured live music, dancing, food vendors, children’s activities and an extended beer garden offering craft brews from local breweries Kokopelli Beer Company and Westminster Brewing Company. Part of the event space was located in the newly renovated Rodeo Market Park, which includes a large lawn area, a small natural children’s play area and pedestrian enhancements. Attendees also had the opportunity to shop at over 50 vendor booths and pick up fresh produce at a farmers market.
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Artist Stephanie Block works on a painting at the Rodeo Market Community Arts Center before turning her attention to painting henna tattoos on people during the Orchard Festival.
With several days worth of chants and placard waving, Jeffco high school students expressed opposition to oversight of the district’s AP U.S. History course. Students across Jeffco walked out of class to protest a resolution to review the Advanced Placement U.S. History (APUSH) curriculum for five days in a row. Students from 14 of the district’s 17 high schools took to sidewalks along major intersections waving posters in support of the AP U.S. History curriculum and characterized attempts to review it as censorship. The resolution, penned by Board Member Julie Williams, stated the curriculum should present positive aspects of the nation’s history, and not “encourage or condone civil disorder, social strife or disregard of the law.” The language of the resolution, along with contention surrounding recent compensation and performance decisions, prompted the Sept. 19 absence of more than 50 Jeffco teachers and closure of Conifer and Standley Lake high schools and ensuing protests. “I must not have explained myself clearly. I thought everyone, or at least everyone involved in education understood the huge debate and controversy surrounding the new APUSH,” Williams wrote in a Sept. 23 news release. “To be accused of censorship? Seriously? That is just ridiculous. I am advocating for just the opposite.” In a televised interview she gave with History continues on Page 5
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Don’t just go along for the ride Did you ever notice that whenever we seem to be in a rush to get somewhere fast, the people in front of us move so slowly that they are almost moving in reverse? As I traveled this past week from city to city, on trains, planes, automobiles, boats and trams, there seemed to be a force in the universe that was trying very hard to help me miss my various forms of transportation, and I was cutting it ever so close to make each meeting or appointment. Yet as I was forced to stand still on an upward-moving escalator due to the mass of human traffic ahead of me, I had a few extra seconds to think about how analogous this was to where I am currently on my personal goals for the year. Just like many of you, I am a little behind on my goals and objectives for the year. So as I stood still riding the escalator, I wondered if I had become a little too complacent in the pursuit of my dreams and aspirations. Maybe my
thinking moved from personal action to a thought process of letting someone else or something else do the work for me, just as an escalator moves me up or down from point A to point B. In the situation I described above, I really had no choice but to stand among my fellow travelers, as there was no chance or benefit in starting a shoving match on an escalator full of people. Later in the week I found myself in one of those “aha” moments or “gotcha” feelings. You see, this time I was on an escalator all alone, no luggage, just my backpack.
And I chose to stand still and take the free ride to the top. As my revelation hit home about halfway up, I began the climb, helping myself to the top just a little faster than I would have if I had just stood still. The outcome was that I missed the rental car bus by a few seconds and had to wait another 20 minutes more for the next bus. Had I only acted more proactively from the beginning, I would have already been in the rental car and on my way to the hotel. Now, you may ask, what is the big deal about an extra 20 minutes or so? And normally I would agree with you, as I am a big advocate of making the most of each minute. I could read, check and respond to email, strike up a conversation with someone, etc. However, my mind was in goalachievement mode that day, and I was re-inspired to make up lost ground on my goals, dreams, and personal and professional objectives. And in that frame of mind, each 15 minutes lost or delayed
was adding up to just too many hours of missed opportunity and loss of production. As we enter the fourth quarter of the year, three months to go, there is still plenty of time to course-correct and get back on our path or journey. And we can either allow the escalators of life to dictate our progress, up or down, or we can take control toward the achievement of what we desire most. How about you? Are you standing still and taking the ride, or do you proactively assist the escalator in assisting you? Escalators, elevators, or any mode of transportation for that matter, I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we escalate our goals it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a Colorado resident, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.
SO MUCH INSIDE THE WINDOW THIS WEEK
CITY: Still some debate over Westminster Mall site plan. Page 5
LIFE: Last waltz comes to Arvada Center. Page 15
PROTESTS: Jeffco kids speak. Page 9 SPORTS: Local athletes run away with the Thornton Invitational. Page 22
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WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL Westminster City Council voted on the following legislation during the Sept. 22 meeting. Council members in attendance were Mayor Herb Atchison, Mayor Pro Tem Faith Winter and councilors Alberto Garcia, Bruce Baker, Emma Pinter, Bob Briggs and Anita Seitz.
Contract approved for surveying services Council unanimously approved the negotiated contract with Martin/Martin Inc. for surveying services associated with the grading of the Westminster Center Urban Reinvestment Project site and authorized the city manager to execute the contract in the amount of $53,600 and authorize an additional $5,360 as a project contingency. Martin/Martin is the preferred consultant for this surveying work due to this company’s familiarity with the site and, specifically, with the scope of the grading work. The consultant’s efforts will include construction surveying, the preparation of an “as-built” survey once the construction is completed and the preparation of
a site “dry utility” drawing that will show the exact locations of electric lines and gas mains.
Insurance purchase approved
Council unanimously authorized the city manager to enter into an agreement with the Colorado Intergovernmental Risk Sharing Agency (CIRSA) for the purchase of high deductible stop loss insurance, for claims management and other administrative services, in the amount of $524,976 along with a 10 percent contingency amount of $52,498 in the event the final quote comes in higher. The city annually purchases insurance to cover assets (buildings, vehicles, and equipment) and to protect itself from liability exposure resulting from claims brought against the city and its employees. This insurance is purchased through CIRSA.
Project extension approved
After a 6-1 vote, with Baker opposing, council passed Councilor’s Bill No. 25 on
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first reading authorizing the City Manager to modify the start of construction date for the Hyatt Place Hotel from Oct. 1 to October 1, 2016. The extension of the Hyatt Place agreement will be conditioned upon a $100,000 extension fee, capping the assistance to $3.4 million and providing for a reduction in assistance should any further extensions be requested.
Support for District 50 ballot questions approved After a 6-1 vote, with Baker opposing, council adopted Resolution No. 21 supporting the Adams County School District 50 bond proposal and mill levy override. At the Aug. 15 Study Session meeting, city council was asked to provide support for a total of $22.5 million for the district with an estimated $20.0 million used for school renovation bonds and $2.5 million used for improved academic programming via a mill levy override. The increases are proposed by the Adams County School District 50 Board of Education, for the
Nov. 4 ballot.
Support for Adams 12 ballot questions approved After a 6-1 vote, with Baker opposing, council adopted Resolution No. 20 supporting the Adams 12 Five Star Schools bond proposal and mill levy override. At the Aug.15 Study Session meeting, city council was asked to provide support for an estimated $220 million in bonding authority to be used for renovations of 49 existing schools and the construction of 2 new schools and a $15 million mill levy override to be used for academic programming and general operations. The increases are proposed by the Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education, for the Nov. 4 ballot. The next council meeting is at 7 p.m. on Oct. 13 at City Hall, 4800 W. 92nd Ave. in Westminster. — Compiled by Ashley Reimers
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WHS homecoming parade a success
Westminster High School students celebrated their homecoming with the annual parade on Sept. 20. The theme was Under the Neon Lights and many floats kept to the theme with bright colors. The winners of the parade are as follows: Spirit - WHS Marching Band Creative - WHS Volleyball Loudest - Hidden Lake High School Most Interesting- WHS Class of 2017 Most Academic- Latin American Student Association Best Overall Design- WHS Girls Softball Best Depiction of Homecoming Theme -WHS International Ambassadors Favorite - Seniors class of 2015 Community Pride - Mesa, Harris Park and Metz Elementary Schools
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vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com A lively 6th Congressional District debate on Sept. 23 resulted in some testy exchanges between two candidates locked in a tight race less than a month before voters begin receiving ballots in the mail. Republican Congressman Mike Coffman and former state House Speaker Andrew Romanoff, a Democrat, locked horns on issues that included the Affordable Care Act and entitlement and immigration reform during a Denver Post-hosted debate in downtown Denver. The two also sparred over women’s issues, which have played a big role in the campaign. Romanoff — who clearly was the more aggressive of the two throughout the night — called out Coffman for his prior support of personhood efforts, which would essentially ban abortion. Romanoff also blasted Coffman’s votes on issues that he believes have restricted women’s access to birth control “for 25 years,” attacks that appeared in a recent Romanoff television ad buy. “What puts you in a better position than a woman in this district or the women in America to decide what to do with their bodies?” Romanoff asked the congressman. Coffman said he no longer supports personhood, calling the effort “overbroad.” He said that although he is pro-life, he has backed legislation that would allow exceptions for abortion in cases of rape, incest and when the mother’s life is in danger. Earlier in the debate, Coffman took issue with Romanoff’s attack ad. Coffman said he has long supported efforts to prevent women from paying more than men for health insurance, and said he also has supported measures to curb domestic violence and sexual assaults in the military. “I think it is about being honest,” the congressman said. “I think your ad out there is not honest.” When the debate shifted toward the Affordable Care Act — President Obama’s signature piece of legislation — Coffman said he continues to support a repeal of the law. However, the congressman said he has been a longtime backer of legislation that would restrict health-insurance companies from denying coverage to persons with pre-existing conditions — a key component of Obamacare. Romanoff said Coffman and congressional Republicans have nothing to offer on health insurance reform, except for their constant demand for an Obamacare repeal. “Voting 50 times to repeal the Affordable Care Act and essentially replace it with nothing is not a way to make families in this district more secure in their health care,” he said. The two also tangled over immigration reform. Romanoff attacked Coffman and fellow Republicans for stalling reform measures in Congress. Romanoff pounced on Coffman for not supporting an immigration reform bill in the Senate and for once referring to the DREAM Act — which provides lawful permanent residence status to anyone who arrived in the country as a minor — as a “nightmare.” Coffman defended his positions on immigration reform, arguing that the U.S.-Mexico border should be more secure, while also making sure that families aren’t being split apart. Coffman acknowledged that he has a different focus on immigration after having conversations with residents in his district, which was recently redrawn to include a more diverse electorate. “I did not run on the issue of immigration the last time I ran for the district, but I’ve had the opportunity to meet with a lot of families and I think that there’s got to be a middle path in getting something done,” he said. On entitlement issues, Coffman said changes need to be made to save certain government programs. The congressman has supported work training programs for adult welfare recipients who don’t have dependents and believes there is a need for reform in determining who receives disability payments through Social Security. Coffman also would like to see wealthy seniors pay more for Medicare. Romanoff said Coffman’s proposed reforms would hurt all seniors, not just the wealthy ones. “Seniors are struggling in this economy,” he said. “They deserve a congressman who understands their struggles and doesn’t make it worse.” While Romanoff supports gay marriage, Coffman said he does not, but that the issue will ultimately be decided by Colorado voters. On climate change, Coffman said the science over how much impact humans are having on the planet “is not quite settled,” a response that Romanoff criticized.
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Downtown plan scrutinized by councilor Remaining council in support of future site By Ashley Reimers
areimers@colorado communitymedia.com Just days before a celebration of the future downtown in Westminster, one city councilor voiced his strong opinion opposing the project plan. During the Sept. 22 city council meeting, Bruce Baker made it clear he disagrees with his fellow councilors on the direction of the Westminster Center, a high-density, urban development with residential, commercial, retail and other uses. In his opinion he envisions the downtown area as a “crowded, 1,200- unit, subsidized residential project being given free roads and sewers.” His comments stemmed from a Sept. 10 open house in which the public got a look at the plan’s framework, land uses, urban design, infrastructure and public spaces. He said he’s now sharing his opinions because the city is planning on spending tens of millions of taxpayers’ dollars to subsidize the plan. “I see Westminster’s envisioned new downtown as a disaster, a cramped, inconvenient, car-hating, passé example of new urbanism,” Baker said. “In a few years, I see a place with too many vacant shops, too few places to park your car, and too many unhappy renters in tiny apartments. And If I do not speak up now and share my honest opinion about the project and the course the city is taking, I feel I will have abandoned the voters that elected me to
office.” Baker’s comments came at a time when the rest of the city council celebrated the plan a few days later during the Sept. 26 Westminster NEXT Food and Music Festival, an event geared towards generating excitement surrounding the new downtown area. The festival was on the grounds of the former mall and featured live music, food, vendors and a beer garden. Mayor pro tem Faith Winter responded to Baker’s comments by supporting the plan and crediting the time put in by staff in designing the plan and recognizing the input the community has given on the plan. “For seven years we’ve been asking the public for comments, asking them what they want and what they can envision at this new site,” she said. “The public has come to us and they’ve said we want more than a strip mall, more than just big box stores. And community meeting after community meeting, the public has directed us to the plan we have now.” Baker’s concerns are based on the money being spent on the project. He said if the plan was proposed by private developers risking their own money and paying the city imposed fees, he would be quiet. “If this proposal had jumped all the hurdles that development must meet in our city, if the planning commission had reviewed and recommended the plan, I would joyfully give the developer enough latitude and leeway in which to build this plan,” he said. “I would even find some element of the plan that I could honestly complement.” Councilor Bob Briggs’ response to Baker’s comments surrounded the need to create something that can become a legacy in
An artist rendering the future Westminster downtown area. Courtesy photo Westminster. He said he appreciated his fellow councilor’s comments, but also said he believes the plan the city is working on is well thought out and worthwhile. “This is still a good project, one that I think we still have some answers to come up with,” Briggs said. “The project will be our future and it will be something we’ll be talking about 100 years from now.” Councilors Alberto Garcia and Emma Pinter both spoke up during the meeting in support of the downtown plan. Pinter encouraged the community to continue to offer input on the plan and attend more community meetings. Garcia touched on his experience in speaking with residents who are interested in the future of the former mall site. He also commended the staff for their diligent
work on the plan, one that shows incredible ingenuity, he added. Ending the city council comment portion of the meeting was mayor Herb Atchison. He made it clear he is in support of the plan and the investment being made by the city. “The site will provide for the future of the city when it’s up and running,” he said. “We will have people coming there to spend their money. I have been working on this for too many years to let this sit and do nothing with it. I’ll do what I can to deliver our commitment to make something happen at the mall site.” For more information or to view the downtown Westminster plan, visit www. westminstercenter.us.
WESTMINSTER NEWS IN A HURRY Leaf recycling offered
In response to resident requests, leaf recycling will be offered in conjunction with limb recycling at Standley Lake 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11. Enter on the south side of Standley Lake at the gated entry on the north side of 88th Avenue between Independence Drive and Kipling Street. Residents can bring bagged leaves and dump them
into the provided roll-off. These leaves will be composted by A-1 Organics. A trash can will be available to dispose of trash bags. When the leaf bin is full, the event is over.The Standley Lake Operating Committee has approved this use for October. If all goes well, leaf recycling may be offered in November.
Public meeting scheduled to discuss garden on 113th Avenue
A public meeting is scheduled at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4, at the open space on 113th Avenue, west of Huron/east of Navajo. Residents in this area are encouraged to provide input about a potential community garden at this site. Community buy-in and involvement are essential for the development of this type of garden.
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Assessor candidates looking to serve taxpayers Three candidates seek Jeffco seat By Amy Woodward
awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com Republican candidate Ron Sandstrom, Democratic candidate Andrew Hassinger and Libertarian candidate Pat Sullivan each stake a claim to being the best man for the job of county assessor. Unlike other political races with candidates promising reform or lower taxes, Jeffco candidates for county assessor are looking to improve internal operations while strengthening relationships with residents through communication and understanding. Ron Sandstrom has been running on a campaign “as a true representative of the people,” which put him ahead of his opponent Lou D’Aurio during the Republican primary, with a 66.75 percent lead, according to official election results. Colorado Community Media recently published stories involving Sandstrom’s tax debt owed to the IRS and the Colorado Department of Revenue does not seem to have unnerved the candidate— who hasn’t commented to the newspaper about his tax history — but he did attend a Meet the Candidates forum last week by the Women League of Voters.
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“The assessor’s office needs fresh air,” Sandstrom told the Transcript in June. “I feel I know the taxpayer because having worked with the taxpayer I can understand where the tax payer is coming from,” he said. “I am not coming from the side of sitting in the assessor’s office and looking at it from a government side, I am looking at it from an individual side.” In the last 34 years, Sandstrom has focused on handling disputes with the Jeffco Assessor’s Office. He runs his own tax consulting business F & S Tax Consultants and reports he has successfully resolved property tax valuation issues in Adams, Boulder, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Delta, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson, Mesa, Montrose, Rio Grande and Weld counties. If elected, Sandstrom said he would like to mend problems at the assessor’s office such as record keeping and speeding up the hearing process for disputes which is part of his initiative to bring efficiency and fairness. Andrew Hassinger, 39, is the youngest of his opponents and currently works for
his own appraisal business, Back Porch. He recently resigned from the Boulder County Assessor’s office in order to focus on his campaign. He has worked as an appraiser for big and small businesses and has worked for the City and County of Denver as staff and associate appraiser in the Residential Division. “I think if you have an assessor that’s really thinking about what his community is needing then you’ll have less appeals,” Hassinger said. “It’s so important for the Assessor’s Office to communicate effectively, really effectively, with the residential market because those homeowners — they know what their value is right now, that’s the world they are living in, and the Assessor’s office lives in a world that’s 18 month to two years ago.” Advocacy for legislation that impacts taxpayers is also a goal for Hassinger who is looking to “clean-up” the Senior Tax Exemption so as not to exclude residents who have lived in the county longer than 10 years. The tax exemption is applies to qualifying seniors where 50 percent of the first $200,000 of actual value of residential real property is exempt from property taxes. “It’s probably the least popular job in the county,” said Pat Sullivan, Libertarian candidate for assessor. There’s a reason why the county is seeing three people running for assessor, Sullivan said, “we all see something that we think can be improved.” For Sullivan, it’s managing operational costs including the office’s tiny $4.6 million
budget. “I think the job is difficult because you don’t have a whole lot of resources,” he said. With the county growing and a booming residential market, residential appraisals are a small fraction of the work compared to the amount of appeals and mass appraisals the office handles, Sullivan said. “I have the benefit of having a little more insight and knowledge in the assessment world than most,” he said. “What I bring to the county that is different is the experience with all the aspects of the Assessor’s Office.” Previously, Sullivan was performing commercial appraisals for Jeffco but migrated into consulting work in the private sector. He lists his career experiences in residential appraisals for mortgage lending, commercial and industrial appraisal experience, and business personal property appraisals. The Assessor’s Offices’ implementation of a new property tax automation and land registry software, Manatron, has had a few “quirky” issues resulting in law suits, Sullivan said. “That’s going to be an issue for the appraisal in 2015,” he said. “It’s something that needs to be looked into.” More information about these candidates can be found online: Andrew Hassinger: www.andrewhassingerforassessor.com Pat Sullivan: www.sullivanassessor.com Ron Sandstrom: www.sandstromforassessor.com
Sheriff candidate wants to get back to the basics By Tammy Kranz
tkranz@coloradocommunitymedia.com When Rick Reigenborn looked at who was running for Adams County sheriff, he said he didn’t like what he saw. “For me it became I could complain or I could try and change it myself,” said
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I’m not going to run for another office after this.” Reigenborn said he wants to get the community involved with policing again, setting up solid neighborhood watches and treating residents with respect. “We’re not going to be Mayberry, but I don’t know if we have to be rude to everyone,” he said. “We should be approachable.” He said that only a small percentage of people are criminals and most people are good and should be treated with respect. Reigenborn has lived his whole life in Adams County and also graduated from Brighton High School. He volunteered as a reserve police officer for the city of Brighton in 1987. He was appointed as a full-time deputy with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office in 1991 — where he is now a patrol sergeant. As a patrol sergeant, he said he encourages the deputies not to talk down to others and show respect. If elected, Reigenborn said he wants to better manage finances and take a look at the command structure. “We need to trim down some of the fat and make us run a little more efficient,” he said. He said he does not like the trend he sees where the Sheriff Office trains deputies, and then they leave to work for another agency. “We want to keep our people here and not be a training ground for other places,”
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Acting for education Boggs talks action from the Colorado State Board of Education By Crystal Anderson canderson@colorado communitymedia.com Taking action in her campaign, Colorado State School Board Candidate, Laura Boggs says now is the time to focus on education. “We need to get focused and we need to start to act,” she said. A former member of the Jefferson County School Board (2009 - 2013), Boggs
said she wants to see more attention on academic achievement, local control, choice and protecting student data across the state. “We’ve got to figure out how to get all eyes focused on what’s happening in our schools and in our classroom and make sure that our students are engaged, parents and community members are engaged, and that there’s learning happening,” she said. Boggs Concerning her campaign issues, Boggs mentioned key points such as conversations around Title One dollars,
improving third-grade reading skills, having more local control, providing choice for all students, and balancing standardized testing as issues to engage with should she be elected to the board table. “We have the conversation, get the information, and then you make a motion and you have alternatives for what districts can do to maintain the accountability,” she said. If elected, Boggs said finding a set of standards that works for Colorado would be one of her first tasks. She said she would be prepared to break away from a `onesize-fits-all’ system and work in a team to find standards that work for all students. “I have a willingness to break the knot,” she said regarding Colorado’s academic
standards. “The first thing I’ll do is make a motion to break the knot, so local school boards get that flexibility back.” With a child in the public school system and family ties to education, Boggs said she brings a different perspective to bring to the board, as the decisions they make can directly affect her child. For Boggs, a sense of urgency surrounds education today, a system she says needs to be better. “I want what’s best for kids, everybody wants what’s best for kids, and I’m willing to listen,” she said. “This is not partisan politics, it’s education and it’s not good enough, really not good enough.” For more information, visit www.electlauraboggs.com.
TIMELINE OF EVENTS IN JEFFCO PROTESTS: Friday, Sept. 12 - Sept. 18 board meeting agenda posted (with teacher compensation and APUSH resolutions) Monday, Sept. 15 - District offices hear of possible teacher “sick out” on Friday, Sept. 19 Thursday, Sept. 18 - District sends email communication to teachers and staff Thursday, Sept. 18 - Board discusses AP U.S. History resolution Friday, Sept. 19 - 50 Standley Lake and Conifer Teachers call in absent; students from both schools protest at major intersections Monday, Sept. 22 - Students from Evergreen High School walk out and protest at district offices, meeting with Jeffco Superintendent, Dan McMinimee Tuesday, Sept. 23 - All Arvada high schools walk out and protest beginning at 8:20 a.m., lasting throughout the day. Golden High School students protest at
district offices. Wednesday, Sept. 24 - Dakota Ridge and Chatfield high schools walk out in protest; McMinimee meets with Alameda High students. Afterward, they walk out. Thursday, Sept. 25 - Bear Creek, Lakewood, Dakota Ridge, Columbine high schools walk out in protest. Friday, Sept. 26 - Smaller protests, College Board announces support of Jeffco students; students dress up as favorite rebellious historical figures during school. Monday, Sept. 29 - Golden and Jefferson high school teachers call in absent. Schools cancelled. Small student protests held outside of both locations. Tuesday, Sept. 30 - Students from Carmody Middle School in Lakewood walked out of class to protest.
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Following the closure of Golden High School for the day, senior Rachel Hilbrecht and some members of Golden’s debate team stood in the roundabout showing support for the AP U.S. History curriculum. Photo by Crystal Anderson
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Fox 31 News, Williams says she is proposing the review of items within the curriculum, and not suggesting the “altering, censoring or omitting of anything.” CCM attempted to contact Williams five times over the week of Sept. 22, with no response. In her initial proposal Williams stated several major historical figures were omitted from the newly released APUSH curriculum framework, including Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. She also said Martin Luther King Jr. was missing from the new curriculum. The APUSH framework is intended as a general outline that does not contain names of all historical figures mentioned in the textbook and materials. However, the framework reveals Jefferson and Adams are specifically mentioned, and items such as the Civil Rights Movement and the Declaration of Independence are to be given significant class time, according to the course timeline. The College Board, an organization in charge of the review of AP courses nationwide, issued a statement Friday, Sept. 26, in support of the student protests, stating if any context is censored or removed from the curriculum, it would no longer be viable as a college-level course. “If a school or district censors essential concepts from an Advanced Placement course, that course can no longer bear the “AP” designation.” the statement read. Over the course of the week, the student protests were covered by national and international news sources, such as CNN, the AP and the Guardian. Williams’ proposed curriculum review committee is scheduled for discussion at the Oct. 2 board meeting. Students have said they will attend and possibly protest the meeting. In an interview with Board President Ken Witt, he said he was disappointed in the student protests, saying the protests had “certainly some teacher involvement” and education should come first. “I’m confident they’re passionate and convicted, but they are badly misinformed,” he said. “Many of them are simply believing there is a resolution out there censoring history — there’s no such thing.” He said he is not an expert on the course, but believes a review is necessary and hopes the proposed committee would give a “good cross-section of voices and a quality review of curriculum.” For now, the formation of a review committee is pending.
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We don’t need it now either In 1980 when I was mayor of Westminster, a collective bargaining proposal was sought by the firemen. It was a hotly contested issue and prior to the vote appeared to have broad support. It did have broad support but not for its passage. The voters in Westminster turned it down by a 60-40 margin. The citizens spoke loud and clear that they did not want their fire department unionized. So what currently is lacking in that department? Have you ever seen the firemen under staffed or lacking in adequate equipment? Do they not have plenty of support from city staff or city council members? I simply don’t get it, how once again politics is sullying the good name of the department. By the time they either put this to another election or pass it with a simple council member vote maybe we will learn the real motive for making the change. It probably won’t be until early next year.
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At the present time it seems to make no sense to change when there is no need for change. I go right back to that 1980 vote which lost by a 60-40 majority. We simply don’t need it. If council insists on voting for it by requiring a simple majority yes vote then we, the citizens, need to rise up and demand that it be placed on a ballot at the earliest time frame. Folks this is an urgent matter! What could happen is that other departments
could follow suit and destroy the home rule government which works so well in Westminster at the present time. It’s a complicated city and legislative issue but you can make it very simple by calling your city councilors and tell them to drop the matter. A simple “no” is the solution to this unnecessary issue. Speak up, let your voice be heard and let’s get on with other pressing matters in our city. This issue will probably not come up until early next year but let’s nip in the bud now. Stay well, stay involved and stay tuned. P.S. All the councilors contact information is available through the city website. Give them a call. Vi June is past Democratic state representative for House District 35. She is a former mayor of Westminster and a former newspaper publisher. A Westminster resident for more than four decades, she has five grown children and eight grandchildren.
Adams sheriff candidates address cap One of the issues which I have previously written about pertains to the policy which Adams County Sheriff Doug Darr previously imposed on the limit of municipal prisoners at the Adams County jail. Until quite recently, the daily limit or “cap” had been set at 35 prisoners at any given time. Now, thanks to an agreement reached by the parties from a lawsuit brought by some of the Adco municipalities, the daily municipal prisoner limit is now temporarily set at 65. Given the fact that Darr is term limited and will be out of office as of January, I thought the public would like to know the position of the two sheriff candidates on this issue. Let’s remember that the bulk of the county’s population and tax revenue come from the municipalities.
Candidate Reigenborn states that he “would like to sit down with the City Council from each city and come to an agreement we can all work with. I think a lot can be accomplished with conversation and working together for what is best for everyone involved.” He goes on to state that “if the Sheriff continues to turn away municipal inmates the cities will be forced to pay additional money to house their inmates somewhere else, again causing an unnecessary burden to us taxpayers.” In his own words, he found the 35 inmate cap “to be preposterous considering there are about 36 different housing areas for inmates at the county jail. There are almost 30 areas for male inmates. If I were to say that by increasing the population of each of those housing areas by one inmate would make it unsafe for other inmates or jail staff, well it would just sound absurd.”
I approached the two candidates, Michael McIntosh and Rick Reigenborn, asking for their position on the municipal prisoner cap. They both were quite cooperative and provided me with their respective statements. Those of us who reside in one of the municipalities within Adams County will be pleased to know that not only will there be “a new sheriff in town,” but one with a far more considerate position on incarcerating municipal prisoners.
Candidate McIntosh indicates that he would “work with the County Commissioners, City Leaders, Judges, Community Corrections and members of our community to eliminate the need for a municipal cap at the jail. I am confident that we can work together to achieve this goal.” He further states “by utilizing a robust Supervised Released Program and working with our community corrections partners, we can appropriately classify all arrested offenders and determine which of them truly belong in jail. Low-level non-violent offenders who do not pose a risk to the community should not be in the jail. There are other supervised programs available for such cases.” With recent developments pertaining to the jail inmate population levels, McIntosh indicated that he has “confidence that our municipalities can partner together and eliminate the need for an inmate cap.”
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So, based on these statements and additional information provided by each candidate, I believe the municipal prisoner cap at the Adams County Jail will either be a minimal issue after the winning candidate takes office or the issue will be history. And I say, “Amen.” In case you wondered, I purposefully did not list political party affiliations. I look at the issues; not the party.
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Why are you protesting? We asked Jeffco students, “Why protest the school board resolution to review the Advanced Placement U.S. History curriculum?” “I heard everyone talking about how they’re (the school board) trying to change the whole system and teacher pay. Hopefully as a group and as students we get our point across to the school board. I like learning about history and other people, and being a minority, as well, it helps me relate to other people.” Jeerod Balangan, left, Arvada High junior “If you don’t know where you’ve been, how do you know where you’re going? If you don’t know about history you’re doomed to repeat it.” Tyrone G. Parks, middle, Arvada High senior “They’re censoring our history and they’re not teaching us what we’ve done — they’re trying to make us look better. We’re protesting to just change what they teach us, to just teach us the truth.” Ivy Hendrix, right, Arvada High sophomore
“It feels like censorship, and that isn’t the way we should do it. That dilutes everything, we can’t be citizens if we haven’t been taught where we’ve been.” Lauren Zimmerman, a Lakewood High sophomore.
“I feel like we should know everything that is going on in history. If we’re going to be rebels now — we’re going to be rebels again. I don’t see how it’s constitutional to withhold information from us, I don’t think that’s right.” Helena Trujillo, Arvada High sophomore
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Zenzinger earns respect State Sen. Rachel Zenzinger has earned our continued support. For years, she has strongly and consistently served our community. In addition to the state Senate, she has served on the Arvada City Council and has been active with many local nonprofits, including the Arvada Center and the Arvada Community Food Bank. She holds a master’s degree from Regis University. Zenzinger has been endorsed by a broad and diverse array of groups, including the Metro North Chamber of
Commerce and the Colorado Alliance of Retired Americans. Her exceptionally wide spectrum of support reflects her willingness to work collaboratively. I believe her ability to reach across the aisle is an essential skill sorely needed today. Sen. Zenzinger hosts monthly constituent meetings and coffees. She is accessible and available. We need her intelligence, energy, thoughtfulness, and experience in the Colorado State Senate. Please vote for state Sen. Rachel Zenzinger. Sara R. Alt Westminster
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We all have the group-think blues I used to love the television show “The West Wing.” I have this sickness which makes me enjoy politics, and it fed that; it was quick-paced and often quite witty; and, for a while, it was the only show on television that even attempted to use a 9th grade or higher vocabulary. There was one episode, I think it was in season 1, where the character of Sam Seaborn (played by Rob Lowe) was in a discussion with the boss’s daughter, and he was making her furious. When she asked her father how he could possibly have a person on staff who believed what Sam’s character was arguing, her father answered, “Sam doesn’t actually believe that stuff, but we’re trying to pass a new policy, and we always have the smartest people argue the other side.” I’ve always found that to be very wise. Our school district could have used a little of that sort of thinking last week.
When I wrote last week that the swings of the pendulum were getting wilder, I really had no idea what was about to happen. The student walkouts across the district were, er, wild, an interesting case study in civil disobedience, but they lacked one thing: any understanding of the other side. The protests that I saw, and how it was reported in the media, all contained some variant of the idea that the Board of
Education should not change the curriculum. Well, the Board of Ed did not “change the curriculum” — the College Board, who publishes the SAT exam and administers all Advanced Placement exams from New Jersey, changed the Advanced Placement U.S. History (APUSH) Exam last Spring. The stories acted as if any controversy over APUSH sprung out of nowhere. It didn’t — the controversy has been brewing on a national level ever since the new curriculum was announced, and follows on with other controversies related to the Common Core State Standards. And the stories all seem to point to right-wing politics as the genesis of the controversy. It isn’t — no less eminent an intellectual body as the National Association of Scholars published a report dated July 1st that roundly criticized the new APUSH. And the thing is, none of this information was a secret. It would have been a
matter of almost no effort at all to find all of the information which I just relayed. The teachers in those schools, having gotten wind of the protest, could have been encouraging their smartest people to argue the other side. They should have been taking advantage of a moment of great passion among their students and harnessed it to teach about real scholarship and political argument. The problem with only getting one side of an argument is that it tends to create closed-loop cultures. It is easy for “group think” to settle over a society; it becomes the norm to dismiss the opinions of the other side and facts which don’t support your own arguments; and, from there, it’s altogether too easy to begin to demonize your opposition and think of them as inferior. Michael Alcorn is a music teacher and fitness instructor who lives in Arvada.
Controversy should not equal censorship I read banned books. I’ll bet you have, too. In fact, you might be surprised – as I was – at the books that have been challenged across the years, iconic books that are signposts in not only our literary history but in our cultural history as well. Last month, Banned Books Week spotlighted the value of unfettered access to information and the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those ideas that some people consider unorthodox or unpopular. The American Library Association (ALA) reports that more than 11,300 books have been challenged since 1982, with 307 challenges reported to the ALA’s Office of Intellectual Freedom in 2013. A challenge is an attempt to remove or restrict materials from a curriculum or library, based on the objections of a person or group with the goal of restricting the access of others. Banning is the actual removal of these materials. However, because of the commitment of librarians, teachers, parents, students, and other concerned citizens, most challenges are
unsuccessful and materials are retained in the school curriculum or library collection. Of course, challenges are often made with good intentions, usually to protect others from difficult ideas or information. Yet, it’s the who, the what, and the why of challenges that bring up the ugly specter of censorship. In our own communities right now, we’re dealing with a curriculum-review proposal in Jeffco schools to limit access to educational materials that “encourage or condone civil disorder,” and instead promote patriotism and respect
for authority. It is my fervent hope that this challenge will never see the serious light of day. That’s because, for one thing, I don’t believe that these concepts are mutually exclusive. Nor do I believe that books tackling the tough subjects of racism, violence, and social injustice should be restricted from public access in any way. Controversy should not equal censorship. A short list of challenged and banned books reads like a “Who’s Who” of controversial works that have shaped America. For example, Harper Lee’s classic novel, “To Kill a Mockingbird,” which won the Pulitzer Prize for Literature in 1961, is one of the most frequently challenged books on this topic, and was banned as recently as 2012 in some school classrooms. Lee’s book is in good company, joining “The Grapes of Wrath,” “The Call of the Wild,” “Moby Dick,” “The Red Badge of Courage,” “Catch 22,” A Clockwork Orange,” and “The Great Gatsby” … as well as most of Ernest Hemingway.
How about “A Wrinkle in Time,” listed by “The New Yorker” as one of the most frequently banned books and listed by many adults as a perennial childhood favorite? Or “The Diary of Anne Frank?” I’m not kidding. Oh, and let’s not forget “Fahrenheit 451,” a book about book-banning. The link between great ideas and great literature and great learning is indisputable. Censorship, in any form, of ideas and literature and learning is the greatest disservice we can do to one another. Perhaps Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas said it best in 1953: “Restriction of free thought and free speech is the most dangerous of all subversions. It is the one un-American act that could most easily defeat us.” Andrea Doray is a writer who’s not surprised to learn that both “Fifty Shades of Gray” and “The Hunger Games” made the list of books challenged in 2013. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.
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Forum features state board of education candidates By Ashley Reimers
areimers@colorado communitymedia.com During Saturday’s candidate forum at the Westminster Grange Hall, Laura Boggs and Jane Goff spoke to voters about why they’re the best candidate for the Colorado State Board of Education for Congressional District 7. The women also answered questions asked by the public, one about a ballot measure that affects education. The forum was hosted by the Heart of Westminster, formerly the Westminster Progressive Homeowners Association. Goff, the current state school board member elected in 2008, described her experience in education, which includes a 34-year career as a classroom French and Spanish teacher and director of the district’s World Languages and International Student Exchange programs.
“With all of my experience I’ve been able to do the work required by a state board member in ways of setting policy, interacting with communities and hearing concerns of the community,” she said. Boggs spoke about her concerns regarding state testing and the importance of local control. She was elected to the Jefferson County school board in 2009 and served four years. She said as a former school board member, she values the responsibility school boards have in day-today actions in schools. “What’s important is that we don’t have 850,000 Colorado students in seats in March, April and May taking tests,” she said. “Because what they are supposed to be doing is learning. They’re supposed to have the opportunity to interact with teachers and teachers need to have the flexibility to do what they know needs to be done for those students.” During the forum, Boggs and Goff were asked if they oppose or support Proposi-
tion 104, which would require collective bargaining agreement discussions to be open to the public. Goff said the decision to make the meetings open is contingent on how local schools see their needs being met. “I would say this is a strictly local control decision on what the leaders of the district or in this case, the school employees who are bargaining prefer,” she said. “But I am torn about the proposition.” Boggs, who said she is a 100 percent in favor of an open process and open government, admits Proposition 104 is “deeply troubling” for her. She believes if the measure passes, it will end up in the court system. “There is very troubling language in the proposition itself,” Boggs said. “Your local school boards already have control over this issue. So if you don’t like how it’s handed in your local area, change it on the school board. But we don’t need another state law to tell us what to do here.”
Goff ended her portion of the forum by thanking the public for allowing her to represent Congressional District 7 for the past six years and emphasized that positive change takes time. “The past two years have shown great signs of progress, achievement, improvement and promise for the students of Adams County,” she said. “We are on track for these students to make better progress in their K-12 years and have a clear path after high school. “ Boggs reiterated her belief that students are being over tested and urged voters to think about the need for local control in school districts. “If you think the achievement gap is wider and deeper than the Grand Canyon and that we need some immediate change, then I plea with you to thoughtfully consider supporting my campaign and I ask for your vote,” she said.
Task force says ‘no’ to pot in Jeffco Commissioners plan to meet again to discuss findings By Amy Woodward
awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com The Jeffco Marijuana Task Force presented its final report to the Board of County Commissioners and recommended prohibiting retail pot stores in unincorporated Jeffco despite a few dissenting opinions from members on the task force. Following discussions during staff briefings last week, the commissioners postponed their decision and will reconvene in the following weeks. Although opponents argue permitting marijuana establishments may allow for easier access among youth, Commissioner Casey Tighe said he is unsure if that argument is valid. “How could unincorporated Jeffco effectually change access when other cities are allowing it?” Tighe said.
The commission asked several in-depth questions regarding sales tax related to marijuana that would include a county pot specific sales tax of 3 percent in addition to the sales tax in place for the county-wide Open Space sales tax at 0.5 percent and the 0.5 percent sales tax for the Southeast Jefferson County Local Improvement District for road improvements. Because of TABOR, state and local governments cannot raise taxes without voter approval. Taxing pot sales would mean that voters would have to decide whether the county should impose the tax. Pueblo and Adams County have already exercised statues to tax pot sales but “it is not clear that the counties had the express authority to impose the tax,” said Ellen Wakeman, county attorney for Jeffco. “Pueblo is proposing legislation that would specify counties’ authority to impose a tax on recreational marijuana, with a vote.” Regardless of preliminary calculations, which indicate $4.2 million in tax revenue for the county, conflicting data presented in the report from supporters and oppo-
nents muddied the topic about marijuana’s impact on public safety and teen use. Each report showing the pros and cons of allowing retail pot shops pulled surveys and statistics that measured marijuana use over different periods of time —from months to years — and which yielded different results. Traffic fatalities related to marijuana use did not clarify if the substance was used alone or in combination with other substances, yet other numbers indicated traffic fatalities in Colorado have plummeted, according to the report. “For public safety, we are going to see an impact -whether we opt in or opt out,” said Patricia Woodin from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and marijuana task force board member. Dr. Mark Johnson from the county Public Health Department stated the consequences of smoking or ingesting marijuana products has yet to be seen. “The data that I have looked at convinces me that we need a whole lot more data before we make a move to make such
a social change that has such possible ramifications and consequences down the line,” Johnson said. “If you look at tobacco, it took us 300 years to show that it was dangerous to your health,” he said, with the last 50 years dedicated to proving it is dangerous enough to change society’s attitude about the product. “With marijuana, we don’t have that kind of information. We don’t know what’s going to happen; five years, 10 years, 20 years down the line — with this social experiment that we are running — trying to make this a more freely available thing to our population.” The commission asked for more information about the production of hemp and other marijuana-related cultivation. The board has until Feb. 1 to decide if it wants to extend the moratorium or to pass a resolution on whether to allow marijuana establishments in unincorporated Jeffco. To review the report presented by the Marijuana Task Force, visit: http://jeffco. us/bcc/volunteer-boards/marijuana-taskforce/.
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BRT bus branding revealed By Ashley Reimers
areimers@colorado communitymedia.com The U.S. 36 Bus Rapid Transit, BRT, line now has a name — the Flatiron Flyer. Branding for the line was unveiled during the Sept. 9 Regional Transportation District board meeting. The U.S. 36 BRT line is part of FasTracks and will offer riders the choice of a nonstop or all-stop service along U.S. 36 between Boulder and Union Station in Denver. The line debuts in 2016. “We’re excited to offer this new class of service to our riders starting in 2016,” said RTD General Manager and CEO Phil Washington. “BRT combines the quality of rail transit and the flexibility of buses, and it offers more capacity on U.S. 36 which will help relieve traffic congestion and optimize our transportation investment.” The Flatiron Flyer is part of the US 36 Express Lanes project, which is building an express lane in each direction of U.S. 36. The lanes will accommodate high-
The future Flatiron Flyer. Courtesy photo occupancy vehicles, bus rapid transit and tolled single-occupancy vehicles. Riders who choose the nonstop service will be on the express lanes. The all-stop service will run on general purpose lanes with stops at six stations: the Westminster Center, Church Ranch, Broomfield, Flatiron, McCaslin and Table Mesa for a total of 18 miles of bus service.
Stations will feature canopies, ticket vending machines, programmable information displays, upgraded security and station furniture. As for the Flatiron Flyer design, BRT buses will encompass a duel color scheme of blue and sunrise orange and feature the Rocky Mountain Foothills. Audrey DeBarros, executive director of 36 Commuting Solutions, said the branding
is a key element of BRT in order for the public to quickly identify BRT. “Having a unique brand is one of the pillars of creating a BRT system,” she said. 36 Commuting Solutions is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to reducing congestion and providing clean commuting options along the U.S. 36 corridor. The organization offers a variety of incentive programs to encourage commuters to use transit options other than solo driving. The newest incentive to be offered in 2015 is EcoPass Pilot Program. For those who qualify, the program offers a smart card that is valid for unlimited rides on all RTD local, express, and regional service, light rail and call-n-ride services. “The EcoPass is a huge opportunity for employees who work around the Westminster, McCaslin and Broomfield park and rides,” DeBarros said. “The pass is also an incredible opportunity to introduce more people driving solo to give transit a try.” For more information on how to apply for the EcoPass program, visit http://36commutingsolutions.org.
Adams 12 selected for League of Innovative Schools Staff Report Adams 12 Five Star Schools is Colorado’s first school district to be accepted into the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools, a national coalition of school districts committed to innovation. Adams 12 joins 10 other schools in the United States selected from a competitive and national pool of applicants based on its leadership, evidence of results, innovative vision for learning and commitment to collaboration. The league now includes 57 districts and education agencies that collectively represent more than 3 million students across 27 states. Districts will focus on four areas: improving the graduation rate by using tra-
ditional, competency-based and blended learning models to reach dropouts; building on blended learning and 1-to-1 learning technology pilots to scale across the district; creating a STEM pipeline with two K-8 schools, which focus on science, technology, engineering, and math, as well as a STEM-focused high school; and upgrading technology to provide a uniform and equitable foundation across all schools in the district in terms of the network’s availability, quality, bandwidth and wireless capacity. “The Five Star District is honored to be joining such an esteemed group of school districts committed to improving outcomes for our nation’s students,” said Superintendent Chris Gdowski. “This is a
great opportunity for our district to collaborate with innovation leaders from across the country to explore ways to better engage our students and accelerate student achievement.” League membership includes the commitment to sharing lessons learned, participating in national and regional forum and partnering with education agencies. The League aims to foster greater innovation in learning and leadership practices. “Each new district brings an innovative vision and unique perspective that will add to the already rich network in the League,” said Sara Schapiro, director of the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools. “The wealth of experience and expertise these educators bring to the League will
help us move the needle on important challenges facing education, ultimately improving outcomes for the most important stakeholders — students.” New members will be officially welcomed Oct. 5-7, at the National League of Innovative Schools meeting in Washington, D.C. League superintendents will have the opportunity to visit schools within District of Columbia Public Schools and identify shared challenges to pursue with other League members. Superintendents will cap off the event with a meeting at the White House on Oct. 7 with administration officials. For more information on the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools visit: www.digitalpromise.org/league.
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I am always thrilled to report on a former Rocky Mountain News colleague who found an employment path after the newspaper folded. Former Rocky sports columnist Sam Adams kept nurturing his comedy career as an adjunct to his newspaper job. And now he’s combined both worlds as a sports commentator on 9News and as a full-fledged stand-up comedian. Adams also leverages his local fame to give back to the community, even if that means taking numerous whipped cream pies to his face. On Sept. 27, the Denver comedian and sports personality got his mug mashed in at the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center Hotel’s Centennial Room in exchange for donations to Komen Colorado, the local affiliate of Susan G. Komen, the national nonprofit, as part of Komen’s Class of 2014 Pink Tie Guys whose mission is to heighten awareness of breast cancer. If you didn’t make it to the event, but would like to make a contribution, go to www.komencolorado.org. Also on Adams’ agenda is a gig as headliner at 8 p.m. Oct. 1 at Comedy Works downtown, 1226 15th St. Use the promo code “Karen” for a discount when you purchase tickets online at www.comedyworks.com/comedians/486. As a side note, Mr. On the Town, a Missouri native and Mizzou grad, spotted Adams on an Exede Satellite Internet TV commercial after witnessing the Tigers’ upset loss to Indiana on Sept. 20.
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Castle Rock is No. 4, Centennial rates a lucky 13 and Boulder boasts No. 23 on Money magazine’s latest list of the nation’s 50 top small cities with populations between 50,000 and 300,000. Here’s how “Money” gathered its list: “Starting with a pool of 781 cities, we used data from Onboard Informatics and other sources to comb through everything from the local economy and housing market to schools and healthcare — more than 50 factors in all. Then, we sent reporters to visit the 35 top scoring places, looking for a sense of community and other intangibles.” Check out the whole story at www. time.com/money/3312312/castle-rockcolorado-best-places-to-live/.
Rio says hola to Frisco
The Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant, a born-in-Colorado restaurant group, has opened a seventh location in Frisco. This new Rio outpost will be the company’s first new location in almost 10 years and will serve up its famous margaritas and made-from-scratch Mexican food to Summit County in a newly designed building. “Frisco is at the epicenter of yearround recreation in Colorado — which is a huge part of our company culture,” said Rio founder and president Pat McGaughran. “The Rio is the ideal destination for people looking to reward themselves after playing hard in Colorado — whether it’s skiing, biking, hiking or enjoying time with family. This is part of what makes the Rio uniquely Colorado.” Located off the Interstate 70 corridor at “The Basecamp,” 182 Lusher Court, the Rio is adjacent to the new Whole Foods. Parker continues on Page 15
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THE NEXT BIG THING The Margarita Brothers perform during the Westminster NEXT Food and Music Festival on Sept. 26 at the site of the former Westminster mall. The event featured other live bands, local food and beverage vendors and children’s activities. Photo by Ashley Reimers
A story of two lives “The Promise” by Ann Weisgarber 2013, 2014, Skyhorse Publishing $24.95 / $32.99 Canada 310 pages It was a vow you took very seriously. Friends forever, you said in school. Til death do you part, you uttered in front of an altar. Semper fi, on my honor, read my lips, it’ll get done, I’ll be there. It’s easy to make a pledge to someone. It’s not always easy to keep it – especially, as in “The Promise” by Ann Weisgarber, the covenant is a big one. Catherine Wainwright was well aware that she’d caused quite a scandal. It was bad enough that she’d kept company with another woman’s husband. It was brazen to touch Edward’s arm in public and they were seen alone together at night, which made tongues wag. But what really caused Dayton’s society women to shun Catherine, to make her a pariah, was that the man was her handicapped cousin’s husband – and such audacity in the year 1900 was simply unforgivable. Her piano concerts were canceled. Friendships ended. With her money almost gone and her mother unwilling to help, Catherine turned to a stack of letters from a suitor she’d spurned eight years before. Catherine and Oscar Williams had known one another in school, their relationship stiffly cordial. Once he moved to Texas, they spent years corresponding through the mail but she’d wanted nothing to do with his working-class existence. Now, panicking, she wrote to him, and learned
that he was a recent widower. “My Son is in need of a Mother.” he wrote three months later. “I am in need of a Wife.” And so, in desperation, Catherine packed the belongings she hadn’t already sold, and boarded the train to Galveston... Nan Ogden took pride in her roots and her stubbornness. She also knew that the word of a Texas woman was steel, so when she promised Oscar’s dying wife that she’d help Oscar raise his son, Nan was determined to keep her vow. But it wasn’t going to be easy with the new Mrs. Williams in the house. Oscar and every man in Galveston saw Catherine’s loveliness, but not her laziness. So why couldn’t Oscar also see that Nan was really the better woman for him? One good book. That’s all you need this summer — just one book that you can put down if you need to, but that you won’t want to. And that describes “The Promise.” With a real historical event as her background, author Ann Weisgarber spins a story of two women who are more alike than they’d ever admit, and the reasons they eventually learn of that truth. That’s cause enough to become totally captivated by this novel, but what struck me most was the way in which this story is told: Weisgarber deftly turns the clock back 115 years, immersing readers in social mores, turn-of-the-last-century life, and tiny details of day-today survival. That, plus wonderful characters, makes this book a winner.
For many years Denver resident Pat Craig has wanted to write her story about her dad, Jerry Dever and his adventures as a float plane pilot in northern Ontario, Canada, where he had a summer cottage. On the return of a fishing trip, he and his wife crashed into the lake. Trapped and drowning, they were not only fearful of losing their lives, but also the life of their unborn son. Craig tells of how her father,
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parade down Main Street at the end of the war. A book signing is scheduled 4:307:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, in the meeting room at the Arvada Standley Lake Library 8485 Kipling St. A second book signing will be at the Anythink Huron Street Library ,9417 Huron St. Thornton, on Oct. 14, from 6-8 p.m. Books may also be purchased from her by going to wentwest2012@ gmail.com or her website: www. thegowgandapilot.com.
Dinner, starting at 5:15 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Sheraton Denver Downtown, 1550 Court Place. They are: Marcy Benson, community volunteer; Kelly Brough, president and CEO, Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce; Denise S. Maes, public policy director, ACLU of Colorado; Ramona E. Martinez, former Denver City Council member; Gloria Neal, CBS4 reporter; Kathy Nesbitt, executive director for the state Department of Personnel and Administration; Cindy Parsons, Comcast vice president of public relations and communications; Maruca Salazar, executive director, Museo de las Americas; Janice Sinden, chief of staff for Denver Mayor Michael Hancock; and Debbie Welle-Powell, vice president for accountable health and payer strategies, SCL Health System. The keynote address will be given by former 9News traffic and weather reporter Amelia Earhart, who
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Honoring and celebrating
The American Indian Festival was Saturday, Sept. 27, and Sunday, Sept. 28, at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 3960 E. 128th Ave., Thornton. The festival featured numerous dancers and entertainers with two headlining acts, flutist Eric Many Winds Herrera and singer-storyteller Rose Red Elk, whose stage name is Red Feather Woman.
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ABOVE: Flutist Eric Herrera plays for a crowd at the festival Sunday. BELOW: A Raven Dancer shows off ceremonious dance moves during a performance at the American Indian Festival.
Members of the Raven Dancers march into a performance circle during the Sept. 28 American Indian Festival in Thornton.
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Romney rallies GOP troops
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ured ningBy Vic Vela tellervvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com n. Former presidential candidate Mitt Romney threw red meat at Republicans in Littleton on Sept. 29, blasting the record of Gov. John Hickenlooper during a rally to urge support for GOP candidates this fall. Romney, who spoke inside the gymnasium at Heritage High School, took aim at Hickenlooper in a number of areas, while linking the Democratic governor’s policies and leadership style to that of President Barack Obama. Romney said Hickenlooper “stands out for his indecisiveness” and urged those in attendance to throw their support toward the Republican running to unseat Hickenlooper, Bob Beauprez. “The people of Colorado are going to have to do the right thing and elect a person who knows what it takes to make a decision and stick by the decision and do what’s right by the people of Colorado…” Romney told a cheering audience. Romney — a former Massachusetts governor who lost a 2012 presidential campaign against Obama — called Beauprez “a decisive man and a good man” who can lead the state in a better direction. “This is going to be a great governor,” Rom-
ney said. “Colorado is going to be proud of this governor.” Beauprez then took the stage with Romney, and he also fired away at Hickenlooper and Obama — whom Beauprez dubbed “Obama-Looper.” The effort to tie Democratic candidates to Obama — who is mired in low approval ratings — has been something Republican hopefuls have been doing all election cycle. “We’ve gotten into a situation, whether it’s from Barack Obama or his friend John Hickenlooper, where we’ve got government on the people instead of government by and for the people,” Beauprez said. Beauprez attacked the governor for his “failed leadership” in a number of areas. They included Hickenlooper’s signing of controversial gun-control laws and his granting of a temporary reprieve for death row inmate Nathan Dunlap — which has become a favorite Beauprez attack line during the campaign. Beauprez’s lieutenant governor running mate Jill Repella, a Douglas County commissioner, also attacked Democratic candidates before she introduced Romney to the stage. “All they can do is put forth weak men with bad ideas,” Repella said of Democrats. “I’m tired of it.” Romney and Beauprez were joined by a slate of other Republican candidates who are on the fall ballot, including U.S. Rep. Cory Gardner, who is running in a tight Senate race against Democratic Sen. Mark Udall. Other Republican office-seekers who
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speaks during a Republican rally inside Littleton’s Heritage High School on Sept. 29. Photo by Vic Vela spoke were Secretary of State candidate Wayne Williams, Attorney General hopeful Cynthia Coffman and Don Ytterberg, who is running for Congress in the 7th Congressional District. Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman, who is in a tight 6th Congressional District re-election bid against former state House Speaker Andrew Romanoff, also spoke at the rally. Hickenlooper’s team believes that voters will reward his leadership over the state’s post-recession economy, one that has seen job growth while the unemployment rate has dropped. Democrats mocked Romney’s visit, with Democratic Party Chairman Rick Palacio call-
ing Beauprez and Romney “political twins” who are on the wrong side of key issues. Palacio hopes voters remember that Romney infamously said during the 2012 campaign that 47 percent of Americans “are dependent upon government,” and that they also remember Romney’s comments during a Republican presidential primary debate, where he said that undocumented immigrants should “self-deport” out of the country. “They’re both wrong on immigration issues, women’s issues and their philosophies on governing are simplistic, unrealistic, divisive and dangerous for Colorado’s families and small businesses,” Palacio said.
Leading the community to health Concerned Citizens for Healthcare spread word on ACA sign-ups By Clarke Reader
creade@coloradocommunitymedia.com The second open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act is fast approaching,
and civic leaders are working to get as many of their constituents as possible enrolled in health care programs starting Nov. 15. Concerned Citizens for Healthcare held a panel of health care experts from all over the Denver metro area on Sept. 17 to speak specifically to elected officials and civic leaders about how to encourage people to choose coverage. Lakewood Ward 3 City Council member Pete Roybal, Commerce City Mayor Pro Tem
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Rene Bullock, Northglenn City Council Member Leslie Carrico, Federal Heights City Council Member John Hamlin and Tim Gaudette of the Small Business Majority were just some of the leaders on hand to hear about coverage opportunities. “Colorado has done a great job so far, but there is still more than 400,000 people without health care,” said event organizer Kathie Hart. “We’re finding that many don’t have it yet because they didn’t know it existed or where to
get it.” According to Elisabeth Arenales, director of the Colorado Center on Law and Policy’s Health Program, Jefferson County is in pretty good shape when it comes to getting people signed up for health care, but the aging population — an area in which Jeffco leads the state — need to think about their needs as they get older. Health continues on Page 19
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Improve the nutritional value of candied apples Metro Creative Connection
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omemade candied apples are a fixture come Halloween. Sweet, delectable and very easy to make, these apples are a staple at parties and may even be distributed to trick-or-treaters. As anyone who has bit into a sticky-sweet candied apple can attest, although delicious, these apples are not exactly a healthy snack. Yet, with a few, easy modifications, it’s possible to improve the nutritional value of candied apples. With ingredients like caramel, marshmallow, chocolate fudge, and sugar, it’s easy to see how candied apples do not embody a healthy treat, despite an apple being underneath all those candy adornments. Try these ideas to increase the nutritional value of this beloved treat. • Make your own caramel using condensed milk, brown sugar and butter. By controlling the ingredients, you can avoid extra sugar and any additives in commercially sold caramel toppings. • Use honey for the outer coating of the apple. Then roll it in chopped almonds or granola. • Coat apples with dark chocolate, which contains less sugar than milk chocolate and is packed with antioxidants. Sprinkle with dried cranberries and chopped walnuts. • Substitute actual cinnamon for melted cinnamon candies in recipes. Mix powdered cinnamon with a light corn syrup and then dip the apples to coat. • Swirl homemade raspberry jam with an all-natural peanut butter and spread it on the apples for a gourmet take on peanut butter and jelly. • Hazelnut spreads are all the rage right now. Use your favorite chocolate hazelnut spread on the apples and sprinkle with granola for crunch. • Drizzle the apples with your sugary concoction rather than dipping them to cut down on the sugar. This still provides much flavor but does so without all of the sugar. • Dip apples in melted cheese, like brie or gouda. Sprinkle with bacon bits for a sweet and salty combination. Experiment with your own flavors. Making your own candied apples, rather than purchasing them from stores, enables you to control the ingredients and how much actual candy goes into the recipe.
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Attack ads flood Colorado airwaves Big-money interests not always clear By Katie Kuntz
Rocky Mountain PBS I-News Campaign attack ads dominating television airwaves across the state depict Colorado’s senatorial candidates as extreme, harmful and woefully out of step with their fellow Coloradans. Crossroads GPS — a conservative political action committee headed by former George W. Bush administrator Karl Rove — and the National Republican Senatorial Committee portray U.S. Sen. Mark Udall as a hapless sycophant of President Obama’s. Their ads assert that Udall’s clueless support of the Affordable Care Act — known as Obamacare — has harmed Coloradans one and all. Liberal groups like the Senate Majority PAC and Udall Next Generation Climate Action depict Udall’s opponent, Colorado Republican Congressman Cory Gardner, as a grim-faced misogynist, whose views on issues important to women are medieval, at best. The Udall-Gardner contest, not incidentally, is one of the races expected to determine which party controls the U.S. Senate after the Nov. 4 election. So far, the outside groups have spent almost three times as much as the candidates themselves. “If you run around the country there are maybe 10 states that have really competitive races and Republicans need to win six Sen-
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One area of particular concern is Alzheimer’s care, Arenales noted. “We need to work on awareness and education for everybody,” said Lorez Meinhold, senior associate with The Keystone Center. “Right now four out of 10 in the public and half of uninsured remain unaware of the major provisions of the ACA.” Amy Reddy, education and outreach specialist with the Central Hub of Connect for Health Colorado, touted the many benefits of working with health coverage guides — or “navigators” — to help those new to health care find a plan that works for them. “Right now about 11.5 percent of Jeffco’s population are uninsured, and it’s 18.9 percent in Adams County,” she said. “We need to reach deeper into the communities and let people know that there is free, in-person as-
ate seats to win the Senate — Colorado is very competitive,” said political analyst Floyd Ciruli. “It’s not quite a Super Bowl, that’d be the presidential race — but we’re in a very major, close playoff.” And it may come as no surprise that millions are being spent by outside organizations to paint the two Colorado candidates into very dark corners. But what might be surprising is comparing those funding the negative attacks with what their primary interests truly are.
Tricks of the trade A Rocky Mountain PBS I-News analysis of Federal Communications Commission and Federal Election Commission data, as well as reports collected by the Center for Responsive Politics, demonstrate how the playbook works. First, use polarizing issues to ignite voters. Thomas Steyer, a CaliforGardner nia billionaire who has drawn attention for his philanthropy and activism for environmental causes, has mastered this first play. Steyer is the lead financial backer for Next Generation Climate Action, which has so far spent more than $1 million in this state’s largest television markets, Denver and Colorado Springs. Two of the most widely aired ads from Streyer’s organization — named “Keep Out” and “Not Extreme?” — assail Gardner for his positions against birth control and abortion and same-sex marriage, all of which are highly polarizing issues. But Next Generation Climate Action does not, as an organization, list any interest in policies related to abortion, marriage equality or birth control. To be fair, the ads do briefly mention climate change, scoffing that Gardner “thinks he knows better than the scientists, NASA and the U.S. military on climate change.” “It is a straight-out brawling competition,” Ciruli said. “The people who play it may be personally idealistic, but in the way they play the game they are totally realists, and research shows them that climate change is not nearly
sistance available and that health care is more affordable than ever right now.” Jesse Lopez, coordinator of the Aurora Coverage Assistance Network (ACAN), and Mirna Ramirez-Castro, manager with the Coalition for Culturally Appropriate Response and Enrollment Services (CCARES) at Servicios de La Raza, both spoke about their organizations’ efforts to reach minorities and spread the word about health care options. Questions from attending leaders focused on what kind of resources they can provide for their constituents to get them signed up. The panelists all said there are any of number of resources available and their organizations are more than willing to attend community events to get the word out. “There is no excuse to not call up and chat with one of our healthcare guides,” said Ramierz-Castro. “The open enrollment window is shorter this year, and we want everyone to be signed up.” For more information visit www.connectforhealthco.com.
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as effective at moving voters as things like reproductive rights.” Similarly, other groups whose primary interests are oil and gas development or the energy business attack Udall’s support of the Affordable Care Act. While their true concern might be approval for the Keystone pipeline, as an example, they’re betting that Obamacare is still such a negatively charged issue that it can help sink the environmentally minded Udall. Sometimes they might mention energy issues, but not as a primary focus. The second power play works by cloaking one’s self-interests in charitable or nonprofit political giving, as modern masters Sheldon Adelson and David and Charles Koch have demonstrated. Adelson and his wife, Miriam, donated $23 million during the 2012 presidential cycle to Crossroads GPS on behalf of the nonprofit Adelson Drug Clinic and Adelson’s corporation, Las Vegas Sands, according to files from the Federal Election Commission. Sheldon Adelson, listed as the world’s eighth wealthiest man by Forbes, with a net worth of more than $31 billion, has drawn wide attention to his heavy contributions to campaign finance. He has also been litigating a federal lawsuit aimed at his overseas casinos. Similarly, David and Charles Koch have been intimately linked with Americans for Prosperity, Freedom Partners and Crossroads GPS in the past, but their contributions this cycle are not known. “Nonprofit political groups do not have to disclose donors,” said Viveka Novak, editorial and communications director for the Center for Responsive Politics. “So we could only identify organizations that filed 990s (nonprofit tax forms) and that wouldn’t include individuals or corporations, so there are still a lot of donors or donations no one would know about.” Adelson, the Koch brothers and many other politically active billionaires and multimillionaires across the political spectrum are able to maintain privacy and give endless funds following the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens United decision, which held that political spending is a form of protected speech under the First Amendment.
Donors work both sides
There’s still another trick in the playbook, and that’s playing both sides. By contributing to competing candidates, it can be hard to lose, the reasoning goes. Hedge funds and international investment banks are among the leading campaign contributors in the United States — and they donate in almost equal amounts to both Democratic and Republican committees. Consider Renaissance Technologies, a New York hedge fund that in 2013 managed an estimated $25 billion. This year, founder and retired CEO James H. Simons was ranked by Forbes among the world’s wealthiest people at $12.5 billion. Of the millions of dollars Simons and the current CEO of Renaissance, Robert Mercer, have donated to campaign groups so far this year, about $3 million went to liberal organizations, and $3 million went to conservatives. “This firm, it’s got money everywhere, it’s invested in things that could benefit from both parties,” Ciruli said. “Some of it could just be personal, but often it is driven by a strategy that just makes sense.” This company’s lobbying records in 2014 show that its primary focus is to avoid higher tax rates for hedge funds — an issue almost totally ignored in the majority of Colorado’s campaign ads. In fact, of more than 30 ads reviewed by I-News and truth-tested by 9News, only one ad even briefly mentioned “tax rates for companies overseas.” The Blackstone Group is also a top hedge fund contributor to both the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and the National Republican Senatorial Committee. These committees have already spent $3.9 million and $1.7 million, respectively, on campaign ads in Denver, bashing either Gardner or Udall. “TV ads are number one, the overwhelming most important tool in winning one of these campaigns,” Ciruli said. “If Channel 9 has another minute (for advertising), you can bet it will get bought.” Colorado Community Media brings you this report in partnership with Rocky Mountain PBS I-News. Learn more at rmpbs.org/news. Contact Katie Kuntz at katiekuntz@rmpbs. org. I-News reporter Burt Hubbard contributed to this story.
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‘DIARY OF ANNE FRANK’ COLORADO ACTS PRESENTS a community production of “The Diary
of Anne Frank,” with a free preview performance at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2; regular performances at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 3-4, Oct. 1011, and Oct. 17-18. A special matinee performance is at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11. For tickets and more information, go to www.coloradoacts.org or call 303-456-6772. The theater is at 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Show contains mature content; it may not be suitable for children younger than 10.
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IN THE Galen Harkness Basketball and Individual Skill Camp, youth ages 7-14 will perform the same cutting edge drills used by NBA and NCAA players – but on their own level. The drills and concepts are broken down so players have the same edge as the pros. Camp runs from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Registration deadline is Oct. 10. Call 303-4508800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register.
ture Garden. Trip will leave at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, from the Northglenn Senior Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Space is limited; reservations are required by Friday, Sept. 26, at the senior center. For ages 55 and older. Cost is $12 per person.
COLORADO ARTIST WORK “HOW I See It,” the art of Colorado artist Cliff Austin, will be on display from Oct. 1-31
at Aar River Gallery, 3707 W. 73rd Ave., Westminster. See the pastel and oil paintings at the First Friday opening reception from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3. Go to www.aarrivergallery.com or call 303-426-4114.
MINIATURE MASTERPIECES AN EXHIBIT of small original artwork by Colorado artists will be on display from Oct. 1-31 in The Art Cottage, an annex to the Aar River Gallery, 3715 W. 73rd Ave., Westminster. The First Friday opening reception for “Miniature Masterpieces” is 6-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3. Go to www.aarrivergallery. com or call 303-426-4114. FOOD ALLERGIES EXPLORED COPING WITH the challenges of food allergies will be discussed at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “Allergic to Food: Living in an Incredible, Inedible World,” features a filmed interview with nutritionist Nicole Eckman and provides a glimpse into the life of a woman coping with Celiac disease. Participants in the Lifetree program will have an opportunity to understand the realities of living with food allergies and share their own stories. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net. BELLA A FALL FASHION SHOW BELLA A Boutique will have its Fall Fashion Show from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, at 14805 W. 64th Ave., Unit A, Arvada. The event includes cocktails, appetizers, music and a fashion show. Proceeds will benefit the Outdoor Lab Foundation, which ensures that all Jeffco 6th graders have the opportunity to attend this unique and inspiring program that will shape our future thinkers and leaders of tomorrow. Contact Erin Wolforst, 303-423-8876.
BITS AND PIECES MOSAIC ART EXHIBIT AN EXHIBIT of modern mosaic artwork will be on display through Saturday, Oct. 4, at
CHANGE THE FUTURE OF HUNGER ARVADA FOOD Bank presents its first Top Hats and Ball Caps fall celebration and fundraiser 6-11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 at Lamar Street Center, 5889 Lamar St., Arvada. Tickets include dinner and a free drink. Evening begins with cocktaisl made special for the event. Tickets available at www.arvadacfb/hats or by calling 720-437-6394.
HEALTH BALANCE YOUR ENERGY LEARN TO BALANCE your Energy Bodies at the next HeartPULSE meeting on Friday, Oct. 3. HeartPULSE meets 7-9 p.m. the first Friday of every month at The Cloisters, 2103 S. Wadsworth Blvd.; cost is $10. For information, contact heartpulse@att.net. The program will be repeated 9-11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 16. AT HOME ALONE, FIRST AID CLASS AGES 10-13 will learn how to stay safe while home alone through interactive lessons, role play and hands-on training 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Class includes a first aid section. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register. CAREGIVERS CLASS
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MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS will meet 9-11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3, at Risen Savior Lutheran Church, 3031 W. 144th Ave., Broomfield. The MOPS group meets the first and third Friday of each month, with a moppets program. Register at www.rslc.org.
LEARN HOW to achieve optimal weight and health by forgetting everything you’ve been led to believe. Learn how managing blood sugar can support fat burning, eating enough protein and fat each meal supports a healthy mood and optimal energy level and how choosing the wrong carbohydrates can drain us of our vitality. Program is free and is 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. RSVP by contacting Jeanette Sánchez at 303-450-8935 or jsanchez@northglenn.org.
Broomfield Auditorium Lobby Gallery, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield. The gallery is open 1-5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Go to www.ColoradoMosaics.org.
MAKE TIME FOR YOUR HEALTH BRIDGES INTEGRATIVE Health and Wellness at Lutheran Medical Center offers a variety of community health classes: aromatherapy 2, 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8; basic foam rolling, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14; stress relief workshop, “Taming the Anxiety Monster,” 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16; yoga basics is 5:30-6:45 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 22; tai chi for arthritis and fall prevention, 10:45-11:45 a.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 21 (Part 1); 10:45-11:45 a.m. Tuesdays from Nov. 4 to Dec. 16 (Part 2); 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 21 (advanced). Classes are at Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, 8300 W. 38th Ave. Free parking available. For cost information or to register, go to www.WellnessatBridges.com or call 303-425-2262. CPR & FIRST AID CLASs AUTUMN PIE BAKE-OFF
NATURE DETECTIVES PUT YOUR detective skills to the test as we explore animal signs in the park. You will have the opportunity to create and take home your own animal track cast. We will also take a 30- to 45-minute guided walk in the park to uncover clues that are left behind, such as scat and tracks. Come learn about the animal clues that may reveal an animal’s habitat, food, and preferences. Register at https://prl-web.ci.westminster.co.us/scripts/ webtrac.wsc/wbsplash.html?wbp=1. For ages 7-14; class is limited to 10. Class is from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at Standley Lake Regional Park, 100th Avenue and Simms Street, Westminster.
WHO WILL be the queen or king of pies in this reoccurring Festive Friday event? Enter your pie for a chance to win prizes. Contest is at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, at the Northglenn Senior Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. After judging, everyone will sample the entries. The cost if you are not entering a pie is $3. KIDS’ CLOTHING AND TOY SALE CHILDREN’S CLOTHING, toys, books, furniture and baby equipment will be for sale
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 3-4, at Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St., Arvada. Most clothing and toy items are $1. All proceeds benefit Kids’ Discovery Days Preschool. A $1 admission fee applies. Everything will be half price after noon Saturday.
COLORADO RAPIDS SOCCER TRIP AGES 11-18 are invited to watch the Rapids take on the Seattle Sounders at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on Sunday, Oct. 5. Trip lasts 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; participants should meet at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Cost includes game ticket, food and drink. Activity is part of Colorado Youth Adventures. Sign up by Sunday, Sept. 28. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www. northglenn.org/recxpress. YOUNG AT HEART LUNCHEON RISEN SAVIOR Lutheran
THE PAINTING DEAD FIFTH- THROUGH eighth-graders are invited to a day of paintball and Zombie hunting at Blitz Paintball in Dacono. Participate in different zombie-themed games in a private setting. Your fee includes admission, supervision, equipment rental, paintballs and game play. Outing lasts 12:30-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11; meet at the Northglenn Recreation Cetner, 11801 Community Center Drive. Contact Tehra Porterfield at tporterfield@northglenn.org or 303-450-8947 or Steve Hensley at 303450-8928 or shensley@northglenn.org for more information. Registration deadline is Oct. 10. Limit of 30 participants. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress to sign up.
Church presents its monthly Young at Heart luncheon at noon Wednesday, Oct. 8, in the church’s fellowship center, 3031 W. 144th Ave., Broomfield. Bring a potluck dish for sharing. Following the lunch, Pastor Phil Cameron will discuss “Our Church: Past, Present, and Future.” Starting as a “small country church close to home,” the church has grown to meet the needs of the growing community.
DINE AND DONATE THE GLENN BAR & GRILL will donate 10 percent of food purchased 5-10 p.m.
THIS COURSE gives you the knowledge and confidence to step forward if needed in an emergency. Certification is issued at the end of the class and fulfills all state, OSHA and Social Services requirements. Class for 16 and up is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Call 303-4508800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register.
EDUCATION ITALIAN FOR BEGINNERS ITALIAN-BORN AND raised instructor Paola Whitcomb involves you in speaking, reading, writing in Italian at an eight-week Italian for Beginners class. Classes are 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 30, Oct. 7, Oct. 14, Nov. 4, Nov. 11, Nov. 18 and Nov. 25. Two weeks of home study will be Oct. 21 and Oct. 28, and participants may sign up for 2 additional classes Dec. 2 and Dec. 9. Classes take place at Westminster Park and Recreation. Fee does not include textbook, “Italian Now! Level 1: L’italiano d’oggi,” M. Danesi (2012), which can be purchased from Amazon or Barnes & Noble. To register and for information on cost, call 303-658-2901. Call instructor Paola Whitcomb for details at 303-463-6021. NORTH KOREA JOIN ACTIVE MINDS for a discussion of the history of North Korea and the development of the North Korean nuclear program. We will cover the successes and shortcomings of diplomatic efforts between North Korea, the United States and other countries. North Korea’s place in the world relative to global issues such as international trade and human rights issues will also be addressed as well as the transition from Kim Jong-Il to his youthful son Kim Jong-Un. Program is 1-3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, at Sunrise at Flatirons, 400 Summit Blvd., Broomfield. RSVP at 303-466-2422. Complimentary parking is available. Please ask the Concierge about the parking when you make your reservation. FROM TREES TO HONEYBEES LEARN WAYS to play with your kids in nature 8:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, and Wednesday, Oct. 15, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Workshop is a two-day workshop, and you must attend both days. Are your children nuts about nature, or do you want ideas to get your children outside. Come participate in the nationally acclaimed Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood from Project Learning Tree. Parents of children between the ages of 2½ to 6 years old, should accompany their child to participate in two classes full of engaging nature based activities and information. Parents will receive an activity guide book and companion music CD. Snack and take home crafts are also included. Call 303-278-8822 for more information or to register by check. Go to www.coloradoplt.org. THE CUNNING COYOTE COYOTES ARE no longer strangers. Learn what makes the coyote such a successful neighbor. We will also discuss the ways to coexist with the cunning coyote since it is an animal that stays active throughout the year. You will get a chance to touch a coyote’s pelt and check out its skull. Program is 1-2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, at Standley Lake Regional Park, 100th Avenue and Simms Street, Westminster. Program is free; children must be accompanied by an adult. Class is limited to 20. Register at https://prl-web.
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MERCHANDISE Arts & Crafts 3rd Annual Craft Fair Saturday October 11th 1:30pm-6:30pm Vendors Wanted $30 a table table included 11680 West 44th Ave Wheat Ridge Set up 8:30am-11:am the day of the sale Free Coffee to Vendors Soft Drinks and Snacks Available Call Susan @ (303)885-3948
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The debate over voters’ wisdom in backing the 1992 Taxpayer Bill of Rights resumed last week after it was made apparent that Coloradans can soon expect their first state revenue-related tax refunds in 10 years. State economists told members of the Legislature’s Joint Budget Committee on Sept. 22 that TABOR-mandated refunds are expected to occur in 2016. That’s because increased revenues are expected to exceed TABOR limits. TABOR requires the state to refund money to taxpayers when revenues exceed the combined rate of inflation and population growth. Supporters of TABOR see the constitutional amendment as a way to reign in overzealous spending by lawmakers during rosy economic times. However, opponents believe the measure has crippled the state and local governments from putting the money to good use. Lawmakers will have to set aside about $130 million in refunds in next year’s budget, followed by even larger refunds the following year, which could reach nearly $400 million. That’s not being taken as good news by Sen. Pat Steadman, D-Denver, the vice chairman of the Joint Budget Committee. Steadman estimates that the refunds would equate to about $11 per taxpayer the first year — money that he believes could be better spent elsewhere. “Frankly I’d rather get our schools to
where they ought to be before we start sending refunds to taxpayers,” Steadman said. “And I think a lot of taxpayers would agree.” Steadman is also frustrated by the possibility of the state having to issue taxpayer refunds on revenue that has been collected through recreational marijuana sales. Unless lawmakers take action, a TABOR technicality would require the state to refund pot dollars that were meant to provide money for school construction. This means that lawmakers will either have to get creative with legislation to prevent that from happening or they will have to ask voters for permission to keep the money — the same voters who supported the notion of retail pot sales tax money funding school construction in the first place. “We’re in a position where we may have to refund the total amount of pot tax we collected in the first year and that’s not what voters had in mind,” Steadman said. “And it’s not my fault, it’s not their fault, it’s TABOR’s fault.” But TABOR-backers believe that budget concerns over tax refunds are being blown out of proportion. Penn Pfiffner, a former state lawmaker and a longtime TABOR proponent, said the state is expected to see about a 10 percent, or $1 billion general fund increase in next year’s budget. So the state isn’t going to miss the relatively small refund that soon will be owed to taxpayers. “If the government is getting almost 10 percent more, why would it complain about having to return $11 per family?” Pfiffner said. “Government should be on a budget just like a family, and new revenues shouldn’t automatically increase government.”
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Creekside Seniors 7th annual craft sale 1700 Peirce Street, Lakewood Saturday October 4th 2014 9am-3pm Opportunity for holiday craft fair on November 14 – 15 at the Central Christian Church of Denver located just south of the Cherry Creek Mall. If you are interested in joining us as part of a special holiday craft fair, please call Lynda at 303-794-6136. We are an international non profit organization called PEO which raises money for women’s scholarships. Reasonable rates – free parkingfree admission.
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Thornton runner aces invitational By Scott Stocker
On a hot day, no matter what the sport, it’s always nice to get done early. And get done early was just what Thornton’s Joshua Joseph was able to accomplish as he zipped to the individual title in last Friday’s Thornton Invitational Cross Country meet held at the Margaret Carpenter Rec Center course. Joseph completely dominated the 240-runner field winning with a time of 15-minutes, :47.8-seconds. Ben Espinola of Bishop Machebeuf, finished second (16:33.8) while Joseph’s teammate, Jose Garcia, was third (16:49.0). “It as just hot and I just wanted to get going,” said Joseph, a senior. “I wanted to get up the hills with a solid effort and get down the hills fast. I knew Espinola was stalking me. I’ve run this course a lot in practice and this is a great win today.” Espinola knew coming in he was going to face some strong competition. Machebeuf is in Class 4A and will not face Thornton in the state meet. “I was never in the lead,” said Espinola, a senior. “I just wanted to come out and run hard. Josh is tough, and I just wanted to stay with him as long as I could. We have run hard in the past few weeks and that’s what we need to do as the season nears its end. I was back in the pack for a while and I just wanted to come out hard. It was a good race, a good experience today.” Garcia, also a senior, was quite pleased with his third place effort. “It felt amazing as this is an amazing course,” Garcia said. “Last year was tough for me as I was injured most of the season. I’m so glad to be in the top three. We all had to hang tough and take the hills the best we could. Josh gets out and goes and he’s a fine leader for us.” Legend, located in Parker, came through to win the team title with 49 points. Thornton finished second (58), Brighton, third (94), Legacy, fourth (172) and Greeley Central, fifth (191). It certainly was a solid effort from the Legend runners as the Titans placed four runners in the top 11. Leading the way was Scott John-
LEFT: Joshua Joseph of Thornton took first with a time of 15:47:80 at the Thornton Cross Country Invitational on Friday. ABOVE: Dan Mordecai of Brighton took first with a time of 16:53:30 at the Thornton Cross Country Invitational on Friday. Brighton High School boys team took third. Photos by Pam Wagner son, who finished fifth (17:00.6), Luke Rast, sixth (17:10.2), Landon Rast, ninth (17:42) and Brayden Quinn, 11th (17:45.9). Joshua Miller was 18th (18:09.3) to round out the scoring runners for the Titans. “We just came out and expected to do well,” said Johnson, a sophomore. “It’s been a good week and we just wanted to do well as a team. We walked the course this week so we knew what to expect. This is such a cool sport, even on a hot day. Today, was a very good experience for all of us.” Roger Miller, Legends coach, was quite pleased with Legend’s effort and hopes the trend will continue down the stretch. “This is our Regional course and the kids came out and ran well today,” Miller said. “It gives us a good idea as to how we can prepare our state effort. We have no super stars. We’ve had three different boys run in the number
THORNTON INVITATIONAL BOYS STANDINGS TEAM: Legend 49, Thornton 58, Brighton 94, Legacy 94, Greeley Central 172, University 191, Prairie View 246, Northglenn 282, Bishop Machebeuf 283, Windsor 286, Eaton 299, Clear Creek 300, Skyview 355, Adams City 395, Alameda International 423, The Academy 442, Westminster 446, Valley 448, Pinnacle Charter 509. INDIVIDUALS: Joshua Joseph, Thornton, 15:47.8; Ben Espinola, Bishop Machebeuf, 16:33.8, Joe Garcia, Thornton 16:49; Dan Mordecai, Brighton, 16:53.3; Scott Johnson, Legend, 17:00.6. Luke Rast, Legend, 17:10.2; Chad Glover, Englewood, 17:35.3; Jake Keithley, Thornton, 17:40.6; Landon Rast, Legend, 17:42.0; Brandon Swenson, Clear Creek, 17:44.8; Brayden Quinn, Legend, 17:44.8; Matthew Villarreal, Greeley Central, 17:49.9; Juan Martinez, Brighton, 17:53.0; Cale Englert, Windsor, 17:53.8; Sean Johnston, Thornton, 17:53.9; Kaleb Taylor, Brighton, 18:04.4; Joe Langer, Prairie View, 18:09.0; Joshua Miller, Legend, 18:09.3; Ricky Friedly, Brighton, 18:09.4; Joseph Martinez, Greeley Central, 18:20.6.
one spot for us this season. All I can expect is a good effort from all the kids.” Jake Keithley finished 8th for Thornton (17:40.6), Sean Johnson, 15th (17:53.9) and Abhijeet Prasad, 31st (18:26.3) to round out
the top finishers for the Trojans. Northglenn finished eighth in the team standings with 282 points. Leading the way for the Norse was Cole Bergman, 26th (18:36.6) and Tommy Kopala, 29th (18:42.1).
Stanley Lake falls to Dakota Ridge By Scott Stocker
In conflict, those that hold the high ground often win the day. And so it was Friday when Dakota Ridge’s football team swooped down on home-standing Standley Lake for a 66-33 win. The Dakota Ridge Eagles, coached by Ron Woitalewicz, were led on offense by running back Jeremy Lujan and quarterback Adam Clary. Lujan rushed for a whopping 246 yards as well as catching four passes for 129-yards. Over the course of those combined 375 yards, he was able to score four touchdowns as Dakota Ridge improved to 4-1 and Standley Lake dropping to 2-3. Clary, also a junior, would also have a whopping night throwing the football as he completed 19-of-31 passes for 353 yards and four touchdowns. It was Lujan’s second catch of the game on Dakota Ridges first possession in the first quarter that resulted in a quick 6-0 lead with 8-minutes 49-seconds on the clock. Zach Barwick kicked the extra point and the Eagles were off and flying. Dakota Ridge would finish the quarter with a 17-6 lead and eventually up the count to 38-20 at the half. Barwick’s 32-yard field goal and a 34-yard touchdown run by Mark Hall with 5:40 and 44-seconds remaining, respectively, would close the quarter for the Eagles. Prior to Hall’s touchdown, Standley Lake would also get on the scoreboard with a 15yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jacob Naranjo to tight end, Grant Gladstone with 5:22 left in the quarter. And, it wasn’t that terrible a night for Naranjo as he com-
pleted 15-of-32 passes for 310 yards and a trio of touchdowns. “Our offense was able to pick it up and in the second quarter we were finally able to get something going,” said Lujan, a junior. “We just need to work harder. I liked our wide receiver matchup, too. We just made to many mistakes and that’s what killed us at times.” Lujan scored on a 69-yard run with 10:41 left in the second quarter, followed with a 26-yard scamper with 8:35 left and finish the half with a 1-yard plunge with 2:40 remaining. They all helped result in a 45-20 halftime lead for Dakota Ridge. Michael Kerr scored Standley Lake’s second touchdown on a 5-yard run with 7:15 left in the second quarter. Naranjo would connect with Connor Durant as time expired in the second quarter on a 42-yard completion. “It was a family victory for us,” Clary said. “We need to get our defense a bit more on track and correspond with each other and rely on each other more. But it was a good win and they gave us a good game tonight.” Good thoughts, as well, from Woitalewicz. “Our offense saved our defense tonight,” Woitalewicz said. Jeremy Lujan is a special kid and his plays took a lot of heart. But all our kids came through as we had hoped. Standley Lake surprised us, but we were able to pull it out.” Dakota Ridge would score two touchdowns in the third quarter, Standley Lake one, which would give the Eagles a 56-22 lead going into the final quarter. They finished the night with two more touchdowns in the fourth quarter.
DAKOTA RIDGE 66, STANDLEY LAKE 33 DAKOTA RIDGE 17 21 14 14 – 66 STANDLEY LAKE 6 14 7 6 – 33 FIRST QUARTER: DR -– Jeremy Lujan 37 pass from Adam Clary (Zach Barwick kick); DR – Zach Barwick32 field goal; SL: Grant Gladstone 6 pass from Jacob Naranjo (kick blocked); DR – Mark Hall 34 run (Zach Barwick kick). SECOND QUARTER: DR–- Jeremy Lujan 69 run (Zach Barwick kick); DR -- Jeremy Lujan 26 run (Zach Barwick kick). SL -- Michael Kerr 4 run (Conner Durant kick); DR – Jack Cavallaro 78 pass from Adam Clary (Zach Barwick kick); DR – Jeremy Lujan 1 run (Zach Barwick kick): SL – Conner Durant 42 pass from Jacob Jaranjo (Connor Durant kick). THIRD QUARTER: DR: Nick Cohn 33 pass from Adam Clary (Zach Barwick kick). SL: Michael Kerr 29 run (Conner Durant
kick).
FOURTH QUARTER: DR: Jeremy Lujan 8 run (Zach Barwick kick). SL: Connor Durrant 77 pass from Jacob Jaranjo (kick blocked). DR: Jeremy Lujan 81 pass from Adam Clary (Zach Barwick kick). PASSING: DR: Adam Clary 19-31-353-4-0, Mike Anderson 1-2-4-0-0. SL: Jacob Naranjo 15-32-310-3-2. RUSHING: DR: Jeremy Lujan 31-246; Kyle Negomir 4-34; Mark Hall 1-26; Adam Clary 2-1; Jack Cavallaro 1-1. Total: 39-308. SL: Michael Kerr 16-185; John Ruiz-Perez 11-53; Jacob Naranjo 3 (-10). Total: 30-208. RECEIVING: DR: Jeremy Lujan 4-129; Nick Cohn 5-74; Connor Neyen 4-37; Mark Hall 1-6, Sheldon Trujillo 1-4: Matt Kincade 1-4. Total: 20-254. SL: Connor Durant 10-223; Anthony Moore 2-56; Grant Gladstone 2-24; John Ruiz-Perez 1-7. Total: 15-310.
“The offense was able to pick it up and in the second quarter and we were finally able to get something going,” Naranjo said. “We just need to work harder. I liked our wide receiver matchup, though. We just made to many mistakes and that’s what killed us.” Added Kerr, “We all played good, but we’ve got to stop making the errors and clean up our game. Their offense was good but the key for us is to make our offense good. We just couldn’t stop them when we needed to.” In a way, it has been a banged up first half of the season for Standley Lake and coach Don Morse.
“We lost eight starters before our first game to injuries,” Morse said. “We are getting our composure back and the boys are stepping up. We had to bring five players up from the junior varsity and they are stepping up, too. “We just can’t give up the big plays,” said Morse in conclusion. “We’ve got to stop our opponents from coming through with the big plays. Our offense did a good job tonight and we did have some key plays. We just couldn’t put it all together.” Standley Lake plays Denver South (3-2) in the Gators next game. Dakota Ridge plays Ponderosa (1-4), Oct. 2.
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Forked lightning Legacy girls race to a one, two finish By Scott Stocker Gee Whiz. That certainly could be the thoughts of the Legacy girls cross-country team and their fans in last Friday’s Thornton Invitational meet at the Margret Carpenter Field course. It was here that Legacy’s Emma Gee took the breath out of her opponents as she easily won the meet title. She ran the relatively flat course with a winning time of 19-minutes, 16.7-seconds. In the process she outpaced teammate Abby Cohen, who was second with a time of 20:23, and Brighton’s third-place finisher, Kaila Green, 20:52.3. The one-two domination by the Legacy duo helped lead the Lightning to the championship in the 16-team event. Not only that, the Lightning’s Cheney Singer (21:27.3) and Rachel Gonzales (21.28), finished eighth and ninth respectively. Emma Connely rounded out the scoring for the Lightning with her 23rd place finish (22:33.9). Legacy, coached by Daniel Hummel, scored 43 points to race past runner-up Windsor (96) and third-place Prairie View (114). What helped add to the number of runners is that several schools brought in large squads. There were 178 runners in the girl’s race, 21 from Legacy alone. “You have to take the course hard at any level,” said Gee, a junior on a team which has no seniors. “I just wanted to focus mentally and go out and do my best. I’ve been working on my mental attitude, so weather
is not my most serious worry right now. “I’ve got to get ready to finish the season on a positive note,” continued Gee. “It was just a great effort for all of our team today. Now, we all just have to stay positive and move forward.” Cohen was also well pleased with her effort over the course and in the heat, at one point, 85-degrees. “It was hot and I knew it was going to be a struggle out there due to the conditions,” said Cohen, also a junior. “I just couldn’t keep up with Emma after the first mile. I was able to get second and that certainly feels good. As a team, we just pulled it out.” Brighton’s Green, also a junior, was also pleased with her effort over the fairly flat course. “It was hot and I didn’t want to take it out so fast at the start,” said Green, who’s effort helped Brighton finish fourth in the team standings. “I found myself running about the 15th or 16th position to begin. But I was able to start picking off the runners in front on the hills. I love this course and I feel good that I was able to run well today.” Windsor was led by junior Tori Thomas, who finished sixth (21:17.9), Baillie Fetzer, 14th (21:42.2) and Britney Robertson, 17th (22:03.7). The highest place finisher for third-place Prairie View was Morgan Taylor, who finished 16th (21:58.1). Thornton sophomore, Beatrice Walsh, came through with a seventh place finish (21:20.8) with the Trojans Stephanie Carrasco also having a pretty good performance as she finished 20th (22:17). Northglenn freshman, Taylor Wilpolt, finished 10th (21:29.6) to round out the top finishers from the Metro teams.
LEFT: Abby Cohn of Legacy took second with a time of 20:23 at the Thornton Cross Country Invitational on Friday RIGHT: Brighton’s Kaila Green took third in the Thornton Cross Country Invitational on Friday at the Margaret Carpenter Recreation Center. Photos by Pam Wagner
THORNTON INVITATIONAL GIRLS STANDINGS TEAM: Legacy 43, Windsor 96, Prairie View 114, Brighton 124, Legend 169, Eaton 179, Greeley Central 186, University 192, Thornton 254, Bishop Machebeuf 275, Skyview 302, Northglenn 309, Pinnacle Charter 376, The Academy 398, Alameda International 418, Arrupe Jesuit 462. TOP 20 INDIVIDUALS: Emma Gee, Legacy, 19:16.7; Abby Cohen, Legacy, 20:23.0; Kaila Green, Brighton, 20:52.3; Claire Stecker, Legend, 21:13.0; Jenna Ptaschek, University, 21:17.5; Tori Thomas, Windsor, 21:17.9; Beatrice Walsh, Thornton, 21:20.8; Cheney Singer, Legacy, 21:27.3; Rachel Gonzales, Legacy, 21:28.2; Taylor Wilpolt, Leagacy, 21:28.3; Kate Espinola, Machebeuf, 21:34.4; Denisse Ojeda, Greeley Central, 21:41.4; McKenzie Reiher, Eaton, 21:42.2; Baillie Fetzer, Windsor, 21:49.6; Crystal Perez, Skyview, 21:55.9; Morgan Taylor, Prairie View, 21:58.1; Britney Robertson, Windsor, 22:03.7; Hannah Brown, Prairie View, 22:03.9; Ryan Sotebeer, Legend, 22:16.3; Stephanie Carrasco, Thornton, 22:17.0.
Flatioron league firefight Northglenn loses a high-scoring battle By Scott Stocker The Northglenn and Boulder football game last week produced a very-basketball looking score. It was a nice night on the gridiron as far as the weather was concerned. But it was a difficult night for Northglenn as the Norse was beaten by Boulder, 63-42. With the loss, the Norse dropped to 1-4 overall, 0-3 in the Flatirons League, as the Panthers improved to 2-3, 2-1. Boulder left most of the work to swift halfback T.J. Jones. The fleet back was nearly unstoppable, scoring five touchdowns for the winners. The most dramatic was his 95-yard kickoff return in the third quarter. That one really brought the fans to their feet. But then, each one of the Jones touchdown brought fans to their feet. His first came on a two-yard run with 1:38 left in the first quarter that lifted Boulder to a
14-6 lead. With 2:32 left in the second quarter, he scored from nine-yards out. He scored his fourth on a 29-yard run, and fifth on a 44-yard run in the fourth quarter. When the night was over for Jones, he had rushed 34 times for 264 yards, and caught one pass for five yards. “My offensive line did a great job for me tonight,” Jones said. “I could tell at the end of the game they were getting tired, too. My 95-yarder gave us a spark and I’m glad I could contribute with the effort.” It was an effort appreciated by Boulder coach, Bob Simmons. “This was T.J.s best night of the year, so far,” Simmons said. “But there were times when we fell asleep. If we had kept our focus, it wouldn’t have been close. It didn’t hurt us tonight, but it could down the road. “I did like the way we were able to respond when they got close,” Simmons said. “We felt the adrenalin and didn’t want to fall back. We have to concentrate to keep the momentum going and we didn’t come on as hard as we had hoped.
We have to find ways to keep our heads up.” Indeed, Jones is one who can keep the heads up, not only for Boulder, but for the future defensive efforts by the Panther opponents. While it has been a difficult season for Northglenn, the Norse and coach Matt Dean have players who can help them keep their heads up. “The first half we just couldn’t do the things we should have,” Dean said. “Our offense was off, but hats off to Boulder. Their TD’s in the first half really hurt us. Their No. 34 ( Jones) was certainly tough for us to handle.” Austin Rivera had a pretty good night at quarterback as did his receivers Isaiah Patuna and Shane Padilla. The passing game was decent, to be sure, as he completed 19-of-31 passes for 258 yards and a touchdown. He also was able to lead the Norse in rushing with 51-yards on 14 carries. “It was an up and down night for us and we played much better in the second half,” Rivera said. “We got a lot of help from our offensive line and our receivers.
We just want to work hard to improve.” Definitely, the thoughts from receiver Isaia Pantua and running back Chris Brown. Pantua caught nine passes for 127 yards, which included a 17-yard touchdown reception. Brown rushed 13 times for 39 yards, caught one pass for 17 yards and scored on a 95-yard kickoff return in the fourth quarter. Receiver Shane Padilla came through with three receptions for 54 yards. “Mentally, we didn’t come as prepared as we should have,” said Pantua, who scored on 17-and 6-yard passes from Rivera. “I didn’t get done what I felt I should have. The second half we had a much better effort, but there is still a lot we can work on.” Added Brown, “The first half didn’t go as we would have hoped. We need to make more efforts. We were working hard though and things improved in the second half.” Northglenn will play Thornton, Oct. 3, while Boulder will play Denver East, Oct. 2.
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Legacy wins with ease By Scott Stocker There certainly were a few high scoring games among the Metro teams this past weekend in football. Certainly enjoyable for the winners and their fans. Here’s a short look at some of the action. LEGACY 35, MOUNTAIN RANGE 3 Mountain Range was able to get on the scoreboard first as Kyler McCleland kicked a 34-yard field goal. But that was all the Mustangs would tally the rest of the night as they couldn’t hold off Legacy’s Lightning strikes. Those strikes resulted in a 35-3 victory for Legacy in the Front Range League game. Legacy’s Matt Lynch and Connor Connolly combined for 271 yards on the ground with Lynch having the one-yard advantage over his teammate, 136-135. With their effort, Legacy was able to improve to 3-2 while Mountain Range remains winless, 0-5. Lynch, who also passed for one touchdown, took the long and short routes as he scored three personal touchdowns for Legacy. His first was a 46-yard run in the first quarter that can be counted as the game winner. He scored on a 14-yard run in the second quarter as well as passing 44-yards to Jack Ruscher for the Lightning’s third touchdown of the game. He completed his scoring with a 57-yard run in the third
quarter. Hunter Rainwater tacked on all five extra points for Legacy in the game. Stephen Bailey rushed 22 times for 107 yards and E. Gillespie 12-for-70 to lead Mountain Range on the ground. Unfortunately, neither could reach the end zone. Legacy plays Poudre on Friday while Mountain Range will go up against Horizon. ROCKY MOUNTAIN 31, HORIZON 20 Rocky Mountain put a halt to Horizon’s passing game by coming up with four interceptions. Riley Neal led the way with a pair while Jacoby Benger and Tausolia Liufau each had one. In the process, they helped lead the Lobos to a 31-20 record and improve to 5-0 on the season while Horizon fell to 2-3. Cade Hairgrove helped lead the offensive punch for the Lobos as he scored three touchdowns, going the short route this time. He tallied on a pair of one-yard runs and his third touchdown from two-yards out. Josh Rhead scored a touchdown the other touchdown for Rocky Mountain while Alex Kinney tacked on seven points kicking one field goal and four extra points. Rocky Mountain plays at Fairview, Oct. 2, in a crucial 5A, Front Range League battle of the unbeaten. Fairview is also 5-0. Fairview defeated Monarch, 35-10. Horizon plays winless Mountain Range, which
is coming off a 35-3 loss to Legacy, October 3. PRAIRIE VIEW 41, THORNTON 2 Prairie View had little trouble getting past Thornton last Friday as the Thunderhawks posted a 41-2 victory over the Trojans to improve to 4-1. The Wolves travel to Westminster on Friday for a 5A, Flatirons League game. RJ Ramirez had a fine game for Prairie View as he scored three touchdowns. He scored his first one in the first quarter on a 32-yard run and his second in the second period on a 53-yard gallop. He closed out the night with a 71-yard run in the third quarter. Thornton fell to 0-5. They hope to get on the winning track when the host Northglenn on Friday and certainly cut back on fumbles. They lost three against Prairie View. The Norsemen were involved in a shootout last Saturday as they were beaten by Boulder, 63-42 in their league encounter. HOLY FAMILY 59, NIWOT 0 Holy Family was doing everything right during the first quarter of the Tigers 59-0 victory over Niwot last Friday. In the process they improved to 4-1 while the Cougars remain winless, 0-5. Ryan Younggreen opened the scoring for Holy Family in the first quarter on a 48yard touchdown run. Within the next two
minutes, quarterback Chris Helbig would pass 42-yards to Weston Dinsmore, then tack on the two point conversion with a pass to Dinsmore and a 16-0 lead. Holy Family would go ahead 24-0 with six minutes left in the first quarter as Helbig passed 32-yards to Joey Golter for the touchdown. And, it wasn’t stopping there. With four minutes to go in the quarter Helbig hit Chanson Segeth from 25-yards out to up the lead to 30-0. He then connected once again with Segeth for another touchdown and a 38-0 lead on their next possession. But the Tigers were still not done in the quarter. With less than 2-minutes remaining Matt Dunford would score on a 42-yard run and an eventual 44-0 first quarter lead. Younggreen would help make the score 52-0 at the half as he would score on a 60yard run. With less than 2 min to go, Dunford rushed 42 yards for a touchdown and a 44-0 first quarter lead. The score would be 52-0 at that half as Youngreen would score on a 60 yards run. Holy Family would close out its scoring in the fourth quarter on a 29-yard run by Michael Zeaman the resulting 59-0 victory. In their next game, the Tigers clash with the Berthoud Spartans (5-0) for a 3A match on Friday, October 3.
SPORTS QUIZ 1) How many total wins did Detroit pitcher Virgil Trucks have in 1952, when he tossed two no-hitters and one one-hitter?
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4) WHO was the last men’s college basketball player to win the NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player award more than
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4) UCLA’S Bill Walton, in 1972 and 1973. 5) NONE -- they were swept in four games by Montreal twice (1968, ‘69) and Boston once (‘70). 6) IT was 1952, when the U.S. won a silver medal. 7) FRED Ridley, who won it in 1975. 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
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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.
er violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
Public Notices THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 25, BLOCK 42, PERL-MACK MANOR, SIXTH FILING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Also known by street and number as: 7612 SHOSHONE STREET, DENVER, CO 80221.
Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474684 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 30, 2014, 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 Adams records. Original Grantor(s) Elizabeth Villa Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Universal Lending Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Date of Deed of Trust April 16, 2012 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 18, 2012 Recording Information (Reception Number) 2012000028041 Original Principal Amount $139,925.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $137,251.09 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT SIX (6), BLOCK (6), PERL-MACK MANOR, FOURTEENTH FILING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
Public Trustees
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 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 10/29/2014, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, 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. First Publication 9/4/2014 Last Publication 10/2/2014 Name of Publication Westminster Window 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: 06/26/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, 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 PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., #400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 14-002151 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.
Also known by street and number as: 7052 Fox St, Denver, CO 80221.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474696
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described 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 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 10/29/2014, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, 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. First Publication 9/4/2014 Last Publication 10/2/2014 Name of Publication Westminster Window 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: 06/30/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Monica Kadrmas #34904 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 Attorney File # 9090.100024.F01 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474695 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 26, 2014, 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 Adams records. Original Grantor(s) RUBEN J. CHAVEZ, JR. Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust October 02, 2008 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 08, 2008 Recording Information (Reception Number) 2008000080237 Original Principal Amount $112,515.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $104,171.43 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 25, BLOCK 42, PERL-MACK MANOR, SIXTH FILING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7612 SHOSHONE STREET, DENVER, CO 80221. 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
On June 26, 2014, 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 Adams records.
The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 7, BLOCK 14, FAIRVIEW SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474697
***pursuant to Loan Modification Agreement recorded on June 6, 2013 at Reception Number 2013000048603 in Adams County, Colorado
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
Also known by street and number as: 2570 Westchester Drive Dr, Westminster, CO 80221.
Public Trustees
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
On June 26, 2014, 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 Adams records. Original Grantor(s) EMILY B GILLESPIE and E TAYLOR HUDSPETH Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICA'S WHOLESALE LENDER Current Holder of Evidence of Debt THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-20 Date of Deed of Trust October 04, 2006 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 05, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number) 2006000987175 Original Principal Amount $166,155.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $176,467.63 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 3, BLOCK 1, RESUBDIVISION OF PLOTS 37 TO 62 INCLUSIVE, FIRST ADDITION TO WESTMINSTER AND VACATED KING ST. AND ST. VRAIN ST. INCLUDED THEREIN, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. PARCEL ID NUMBER: 0171932310003 Also known by street and number as: 3523 KNOX CIRCLE, WESTMINSTER, CO 80030. 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.
Original Grantor(s) DANIEL L. ROBLES and ELAINE M. ROBLES Original Beneficiary(ies) ABSOLUTE LENDING, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Date of Deed of Trust June 15, 2001 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 22, 2001 Recording Information (Reception Number) C0818227 Original Principal Amount $175,421.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $143,289.56
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 10/29/2014, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, 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.
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.
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.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
First Publication 9/4/2014 Last Publication 10/2/2014 Name of Publication Westminster Window
DATE: 06/26/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee
Also known by street and number as: 3940 WEST 78TH WAY, WESTMINSTER, CO 80030.
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Eve M. Grina #43658 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., #400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 14-001715
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
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.
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.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474698
The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 4, BLOCK 1, RANGEVIEW ACRES AMENDED PLAT, EXCEPT THE WEST 3 FEET OF SAID LOT, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 10/29/2014, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, 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. First Publication 9/4/2014 Last Publication 10/2/2014 Name of Publication Westminster Window 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: 06/26/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Eve M. Grina #43658 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., #400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 14-002060 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 30, 2014, 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 Adams records. Original Grantor(s) Carpio Casares and Diana M. Casares Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Irwin Mortgage Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Secretary of Veterans Affairs of Washington. D.C Date of Deed of Trust March 25, 2005 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 13, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number) 20050413000382150 Original Principal Amount $184,869.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $189,033.72 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 7, BLOCK 14, FAIRVIEW SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474697
***pursuant to Loan Modification Agreement recorded on June 6, 2013 at Reception Number 2013000048603 in Adams County, Colorado
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
Also known by street and number as: 2570 Westchester Drive Dr, Westminster, CO 80221.
On June 26, 2014, 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 Adams records.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
Original Grantor(s)
Notices
payments provided for in the evidence of 28debt secured by the deed of trust and oth-
NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt
Public Trustees
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 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 10/29/2014, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, 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. First Publication 9/4/2014 Last Publication 10/2/2014 Name of Publication Westminster Window 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: 06/30/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Monica Kadrmas #34904 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 Attorney File # 1720.100023.F01 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474714 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 3, 2014, 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 Adams records. Original Grantor(s) Robert P Rogers Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Homes Loans, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2004-30CB, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-30CB Date of Deed of Trust November 29, 2004 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 02, 2004 Recording Information (Reception Number) 20041202001223770 Original Principal Amount $116,800.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $83,704.35 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 1, BUILDING NO. 9158, AUTUMN CREEK CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED ON MARCH 19, 2001, RECEPTION NO. CO774826 AT PAGE 0001-054 OF THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORDS, TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE THE FOLLOWING LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS: PARKING, GARAGE OR CARPORT SPACE NUMBER 399, AND STORAGE SPACE NO N/A. COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. **Affidavit of Scrivener’s Error was recorded to correct the legal description Date of Affidavit of Scrivener’s Error: June 10, 2014 Recording Date of Affidavit of Scrivener’s Error: June 12, 2014 Book and Page No. or Reception No. Affidavit of Scrivener’s Error: 2014000036731 Also known by street and number as: 9158 Gale Boulevard Unit 1, Thornton, CO 80221. 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 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 11/05/2014, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, 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. First Publication 9/11/2014 Last Publication 10/9/2014 Name of Publication Westminster Window 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: 07/03/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone
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.
Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Public Trustees
Public Trustees
October 2, 2014
Original Grantor(s) MARLA R HOOD Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt First Publication 9/11/2014 NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Last Publication 10/9/2014 Date of Deed of Trust Name of Publication October 30, 2007 Westminster Window County of Recording Adams IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO Recording Date of Deed of Trust A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO 2007 To advertise publicNovember notices13, call 303-566-4100 FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT your TO CURE Recording Information (Reception NumBY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO ber) CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. 2007000105034 Original Principal Amount DATE: 07/03/2014 $120,167.00 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in Outstanding Principal Balance and for the County of Adams, State of $109,486.87 Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of The name, address, business telephone the deed of trust have been violated as number and bar registration number of the follows: failure to pay principal and inattorney(s) representing the legal holder of terest when due together with all other the indebtedness is: payments provided for in the evidence of Milnor H. Senior III #7226 debt secured by the deed of trust and othRandall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 600 er violations thereof. 17th St., Ste 2350 S, DENVER, CO 80202 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE (720) 259-6710 A FIRST LIEN. Attorney File # 14-CO00042-1 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474745 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On July 17, 2014, 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 Adams records. Original Grantor(s) Manuel Villegas Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for IndyMac Bank, F.S.B., a federally chartered savings bank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR LEHMAN XS TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-15 Date of Deed of Trust July 11, 2006 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 27, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number) 20060727000760810 Original Principal Amount $192,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $189,376.90 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: BEGINNING AT A POINT 331.75 FEET WEST AND 295 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST, THENCE NORTH 100 FEET, THENCE WEST 145.88 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 100 FEET, THENCE EAST 145.88 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. **MODIFICATION AGREEMENT DATED JANUARY 7, 2009**
The property to be foreclosed is: PARCEL I: LOT 13, THE AMENDED PLAT OF THE WESTMINSTER HOMES SUBDIVISION, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO USE PARKING SPACE NO(S). 73. PARCEL II: PARKING SPACE NO. 63, AMENDED PLAT OF WESTMINSTER HOMES SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 8055 H WOLFF ST, WESTMINSTER, CO 80031. 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 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 11/19/2014, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, 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. First Publication 9/25/2014 Last Publication 10/23/2014 Name of Publication Westminster Window 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: 07/17/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee
Also known by street and number as: 5650 Alcott St, Denver, CO 80221.
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 PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., #400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 14-002056
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
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.
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.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474766
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 11/19/2014, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, 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. First Publication 9/25/2014 Last Publication 10/23/2014 Name of Publication Westminster Window 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: 07/17/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, 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 A. Shore #19973 Hellerstein and Shore PC 5347 S. Valentia Way, Suite 100, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 573-1080 Attorney File # 14-00342SH The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474748 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 17, 2014, 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 Adams records. Original Grantor(s) MARLA R HOOD Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust October 30, 2007 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 13, 2007 Recording Information (Reception Number) 2007000105034 Original Principal Amount $120,167.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $109,486.87 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 17, 2014, 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 Adams records. Original Grantor(s) Betty E. Hemmingson Original Beneficiary(ies) Universal Lending Corp. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. Date of Deed of Trust December 10, 2007 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 06, 2014 Recording Information (Reception Number) 2014000035366 Original Principal Amount $249,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $150,799.57 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: ALL OF LOT THREE (3), BLOCK TWELVE (12), FLORADO, FOURTH FILING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO THE DEED OF TRUST WAS ERRONEOUSLY RECORDED IN JEFFERSON COUNTY 12/17/07 at Reception No. 2007137077 Also known by street and number as: 7974 Wyandot Street, Denver, CO 80221. 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 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 11/19/2014, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, 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. First Publication 9/25/2014 Last Publication 10/23/2014 Name of Publication Westminster Window
Brighton CO 80601-8217, 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.
October 2, 2014
Public Trustees
First Publication 9/25/2014 Last Publication 10/23/2014 Name of Publication Westminster Window 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: 07/17/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Philip M. Kleinsmith #1063 Kleinsmith and Associates P.C. 6035 ERIN PARK DR., #203, COLO SPRINGS, CO 80918 (800) 842-8417 Attorney File # 12-0305 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474769 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 21, 2014, 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 Adams records. Original Grantor(s) DAVID W. EDWARDS Original Beneficiary(ies) LIBERTY REVERSE MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY Date of Deed of Trust October 23, 2006 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 22, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number) 2006001003609 Original Principal Amount $248,250.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $77,274.83 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 3, BLOCK 5, LES LEA MANORS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF. Also known by street and number as: 7620 IRVING STREET, WESTMINSTER, CO 80030. 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 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 11/19/2014, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, 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. First Publication 9/25/2014 Last Publication 10/23/2014 Name of Publication Westminster Window 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: 07/21/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Courtney E. Wright #45482 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., #400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 14-002454 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474778 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 24, 2014, 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 Adams records. Original Grantor(s) PATRICK PHILLIP PICKETT Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR WR STARKEY MORTGAGE, L.L.P. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust April 16, 2009 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 20, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number) 2009000027585 Original Principal Amount $266,091.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $246,229.77 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 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.
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.
by the Deed of Trust, described 29 secured herein, has filed Notice of Election and COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474789
Public Trustees
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 26, BLOCK 1, NORTHPARK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
On July 28, 2014, 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 Adams records.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
Also known by street and number as: 10380 IRVING COURT, WESTMINSTER, CO 80031. 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 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 11/26/2014, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, 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. First Publication 10/2/2014 Last Publication 10/30/2014 Name of Publication Westminster Window 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: 07/24/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Eve M. Grina #43658 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., #400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 14-002343 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474780 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 24, 2014, 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 Adams records. Original Grantor(s) GLORIA T IBARRA Original Beneficiary(ies) BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR BANC OF AMERICA ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-5 Date of Deed of Trust April 07, 2006 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 12, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number) 20060412000374680 Original Principal Amount $147,840.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $140,008.13 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 17, BLOCK 16, SKYLINE VISTA FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7433 ALCOTT STREET, WESTMINSTER, CO 80030. 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 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 11/26/2014, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, 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. First Publication 10/2/2014 Last Publication 10/30/2014 Name of Publication Westminster Window 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: 07/24/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Courtney E. Wright #45482 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., #400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 14-002316 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474789
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 26, BLOCK 1, NORTHPARK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF
On July 28, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust de-
Public Trustees
Original Grantor(s) JONATHAN L SEALEY AND ANGELA K SEALEY Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, AMERICA'S WHOLESALE LENDER Current Holder of Evidence of Debt THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORPORATION AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS II INC. MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-AR3 Date of Deed of Trust March 23, 2006 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 29, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number) 20060329000317740 Original Principal Amount $344,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $383,878.07 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 5, BLOCK 1, A REPLAT OF THE WINDINGS SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 4024 W 104TH PL, WESTMINSTER, CO 80031. 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 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 11/26/2014, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, 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. First Publication 10/2/2014 Last Publication 10/30/2014 Name of Publication Westminster Window 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: 07/28/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Jolene Kaminski #46144 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 14-945-26965 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. COMBINED NOTICE - DEFERRED PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-803(6) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474393 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 27, 2014, 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 Adams records. Original Grantor(s) Shawna Lee Anthony Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Mortgage Research Center, LLC DBA Vamortgagecenter.com Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust July 08, 2011 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 11, 2011 Recording Information (Reception Number) 2011000043529 Original Principal Amount $209,407.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $201,275.38 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 43, BLOCK 4, REPLAT OF COTTON CREEK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 4480 W 109th Place, Westminster, CO 80031. 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. The original Sale Date was scheduled for July 30, 2014 but was deferred pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 38-38-801 et seq. The deferment period has been terminated or ended and the Sale may now proceed according to law. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 10/29/2014 (formerly scheduled for July 30, 2014 and continued for deferment) , at 4430 S. Adams County
Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. The original Sale Date was scheduled for July 30, 2014 but was deferred pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 38-38-801 et seq. The deferment period has been terminated or ended and the Sale may now proceed according to law.
Public Trustees
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 10/29/2014 (formerly scheduled for July 30, 2014 and continued for deferment) , at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 806018217, 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. First Publication of Notice of Deferred Sale 9/4/2014 Last Publication of Notice of Deferred Sale 10/2/2014 Name of Publication Westminster Window 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: 8/4/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Cynthia Lowery-Graber #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street, Suite 2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 14-00533 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. COMBINED NOTICE - RESTART PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-109(2)(b)(II) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201271674 Republished to restart foreclosure stayed by bankruptcy and reset sale date. To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 3, 2014, 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 Adams records. Original Grantor(s) Julian Lucero and Deborah Reyes Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Front Range Home Mortgage Inc, a Colorado Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Flagstar Bank, FSB Date of Deed of Trust March 21, 2008 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 01, 2008 Recording Information (Reception Number) 2008000025655 Re-Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 30, 2009 Re-Recording Information (Reception Number) 2009000080726 Original Principal Amount $147,682.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $152,161.11 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 4, BLOCK 12, PERL-MACK MANOR, ELEVENTH FILING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7114 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO 802213069. 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 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 11/05/2014, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, 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. First Publication 9/11/2014 Last Publication 10/9/2014 Name of Publication Westminster Window 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: 07/03/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Cynthia Lowery-Graber #34145 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street, Suite 2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 12-10875 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. COMBINED NOTICE - RESTART PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-109(2)(b)(II) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A201474100 Republished to restart foreclosure stayed by bankruptcy and reset sale date. To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 21, 2014, 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 Adams records. Original Grantor(s) Justin L. Earls Original Beneficiary(ies)
stayed by bankruptcy and reset sale date. To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 21, 2014, 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 Adams records.
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Original Grantor(s) Justin L. Earls Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems , Inc., as nominee for First Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, D/B/A FMC Mortgage Company Current Holder of Evidence of Debt First Mortgage Corporation Date of Deed of Trust December 18, 2009 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 31, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number) 2009000096537 Original Principal Amount $178,152.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $175,638.07 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 13, BLOCK 5, SUNSET RIDGE FIRST FILING Also known by street and number as: 9221 Hooker Street, Westminster, CO 80031. 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 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 11/19/2014, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8217, 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. First Publication 9/25/2014 Last Publication 10/23/2014 Name of Publication Westminster Window 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: 07/21/2014 Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Susan A. Orecchio, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Jennifer M. Griest #34830 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18th Street, Suite 2201, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 13-07311 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
Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Eugene Leonard Kelly aka Eugene L. Kelly, aka Gene L. Kelly, aka Gene Kelly, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 0208 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before January 19, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred. Diana K. Kelly Personal Representative 8541 Wagner Drive Westminster, CO 80031 Legal Notice No: 00285 First Publication: September 18, 2014 Last Publication: October 2, 2014 Publisher: Westminster Window PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Wayne B. Anderson, aka Wayne Boyer Anderson, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30509 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before January 23, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred. Robert G. Frie (1796) Frie, Arndt & Danborn PC 7400 Wadsworth Blvd., No. 201 Arvada, Colorado 80003 303-420-1234 Attorney for the Personal Representative Lola E. Anderson Personal Representative 8300 Sheridan Blvd., Apt. 17L Arvada, Colorado 80003-6012 303-650-0672 Legal Notice No: 00280 First Publication: September 18, 2014 Last Publication: October 2, 2014 Publisher: Westminster Window PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of James Marion Veasman, aka James M. Veasman, aka James Veasman, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30534 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before January 26, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred. Kathy Reed Personal Representative 13063 Birch Drive Westminster, Colorado 80030 Legal Notice No: 00301 First Publication: September 25, 2014 Last Publication: October 9, 2014 Publisher: Westminster Window
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – CITY COUNCIL Notice is hereby given to all interested property owners that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of Westminster on October 13, 2014 at 7 p.m. at the Westminster City Hall at 4800 West 92nd Avenue in Westminster, Colorado. The purpose of this public hearing is to consider the following: - An amendment to the Northridge at Park Centre Preliminary Development Plan which includes expanding the uses on lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 to include medical facilities in addition to the already permitted uses. - An Official Development Plan proposing a 96-bed skilled nursing facility. This facility is provided within a single building proposed to be constructed in one phase. The proposed development is situated within the Northridge at Park Centre Subdivision located at 12285 Pecos Street. Copies of all application materials and the proposed plans submitted by the applicant, as well as all informational material submitted by others, that will be considered by the City Council at this hearing are available for inspection by contacting the Westminster Planning Division at 303.658.2123. Mac Cummins, Planning Manager Legal Notice No.: 00274 First Publication: October 2, 2014 Last Publication: October 2, 2014 Publisher: Westminster Window PUBLIC NOTICE City of Westminster Summary of Proceedings Summary of proceedings of the Westminster City Council meeting of Monday, September 22, 2014. Mayor Atchison, Mayor Pro Tem Winter, and Councillors Baker, Briggs, Garcia, Pinter, and Seitz were present at roll call. The minutes of the regular meeting of September 8, 2014, were approved as presented. City Council united to congratulate and thank several businesses celebrating their 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th and 50th anniversaries in 2014. Business Legacy Awards were presented to each business and a reception for honorees was held prior to the meeting. The Mayor proclaimed October to be Red Ribbon Month and Fire Prevention Month. Council approved the following: August 2014 Financial Report; Amendment of Pacific Companies and Urban Pacific Multi-Housing LLC Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate; Award of Construction Contract for Ranch Creek Underpass and Trails Project; Award of Construction Engineering Services Contract for Ranch Creek Underpass and Trails Project; Westminster Center Urban Reinvestment Project – Award of Surveying Contract for Grading Project; 2015 Property and Liability Insurance Renewal; and Special Legal Counsel Services for Conversion of NBC Metro District. Council adopted Resolution No. 20 in support of Adams 12 Five Star Schools Bond Proposal and Mill Levy Override and Resolution No. 21 in support of Adams County School District 50 Bond Proposal and Mill Levy Override. Council passed the following Councillor’s Bill on first reading: A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE 2009 AMENDED AND RESTATED BUSINESS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF A FULL SERVICE MARRIOTT HOTEL AND A HYATT PLACE HOTEL. Purpose: to authorize the 3rd amendment to the 200EDA with Church Ranch Hotel Companies. The meeting adjourned at 9:16 p.m. By Order of the Westminster City Council Linda Yeager, City Clerk Legal Notice No.: 00305 First Publication: October 2, 2014 Last Publication: October 2, 2014 Publisher: Westminster Window Public Notice NOTICE CONCERNING 2014 BUDGET AMENDMENT AND PROPOSED 2015 BUDGET OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COUNTRY CLUB HIGHLANDS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT CITY OF WESTMINSTER, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested parties that the necessity has arisen to amend the Country Club Highlands Metropolitan District 2014 Budget and that a proposed Budget for fiscal year 2015 has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Country Club Highlands Metropolitan District; and that copies of the proposed Amended 2014 Budget (if appropriate) and 2015 Budget have been filed in the office of the District’s accountant, Simmons and
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ested parties that the necessity has arisen to amend the Country Club Highlands Metropolitan District 2014 Budget and that a proposed Budget for fiscal year 2015 has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Country Club Highlands Metropolitan District; and that copies of the proposed Amended 2014 Budget (if appropriate) and 2015 Budget have been filed in the office of the District’s accountant, Simmons and Wheeler, 8005 S. Chester Street, Suite 150, Centennial, CO 80112, where same are open for public inspection; and that adoption of Resolutions Amending the 2014 Budget and Adopting the 2015 Budget will be considered at a regular meeting to be held at the offices of Century Communities, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 650, Greenwood Village, Colorado, on Friday, October 3, 2014, at 8:00 a.m. Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the Resolutions to Amend the 2014 Budget and Adopt the 2015 Budget, inspect the amendment and budget and file or register any objections thereto.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this notice is given and duly posted pursuant to statute. COUNTRY CLUB HIGHLANDS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Mary Jo Dougherty McGeady Sisneros, P.C. Legal Notice No.: 00307 First Publication: October 2, 2014 Last Publication: October 2, 2014 Publisher: Westminster Window Public Notice CITY OF FEDERAL HEIGHTS NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Project RD 03-14-5 CONTRACTOR: Straightline Sawcutting, INC 650 South Lipan Street Denver, CO 80223 PROJECT: 2014 Asphalt Rehab Project, Paving Royal, Mandel, Umatilla and 85th Ave. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the final settlement between the City of Federal Heights and Straightline Sawcutting, INC regarding above referenced project will be made after October 16, 2014. • All person having any claims or liens against Straightline Sawcutting, INC from aforementioned project must file verified statements of account with the City Manager, before the settlement date at the following location. City Hall, 2380 West 90th Avenue, Federal Heights, CO 80260 Legal Notice No.: 00308 First Publication: October 2, 2014 Last Publication: October 9, 2014 Publisher: Westminster Window Public Notice CITY OF FEDERAL HEIGHTS NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Project CIP 03-13-15 CONTRACTOR: Brannan Construction Companies 2500 East Brannan Way Denver, CO 80229 PROJECT: 2013 Citywide Water Project, Replace Waterline in Mandel Street and 92nd Avenue, and isolation valves in various locations NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the final settlement between the City of Federal Heights and Brannan Construction Companies regarding above referenced project will be made after October 16, 2014. • All person having any claims or liens against Brannan Construction Companies from aforementioned project must file verified statements of account with the City Manager, before the settlement date at the following location. City Hall, 2380 West 90th Avenue, Federal Heights, CO 80260 Legal Notice No.: 00309 First Publication: October 2, 2014 Last Publication: October 9, 2014 Publisher: Westminster Window Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – CITY COUNCIL Notice is hereby given to all interested property owners that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of Westminster on October 13, 2014 at 7 p.m. at the Westminster City Hall at 4800 West 92nd Avenue in Westminster, Colorado. The purpose of this public hearing is to consider an Appeal of a denial by the Westminster Planning Commission of an Amendment to the Quail Crossing Commercial Official Development Plan to allow a car wash on Lot 3. A drive through automated car wash with vacuum stalls, a drying area and parking is proposed on Lot 3. The presently approved Official Development Plan indicates two separate in-line retail buildings with shared internal parking and open visibility to Huron Street.
PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF COLORADO COUNTY OF ADAMS At a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for Adams County, Colorado, held at the Government Center in Brighton, Colorado on the 2nd day of September, 2014 there were present: Charles “Chaz” Tedesco, Chair Eva J. Henry, Commissioner Erik Hansen, Commissioner Heidi Miller, County Attorney Mark Moskowitz, Deputy Clerk of the Board
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RESOLUTION 2014-319 A RESOLUTION CALLING AN ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 4, 2014 TO AUTHORIZE THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH ADAMS COUNTY’S EXISTING ONEHALF OF ONE PERCENT (ONE-HALF PENNY PER DOLLAR) SALES TAX ARE ALLOWED TO BE USED TO INCLUDE THE ADDITIONAL PURPOSES OF CONSTRUCTING, ACQUIRING, EQUIPPING, OPERATING, MAINTAINING AND EXPANDING EXISTING AND NEW ADAMS COUNTY GOVERNMENT FACILITIES IN ADDITION TO THE ADAMS COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER, A PRE- TRIAL HOLDING FACILITY AND A CENTRALIZED GOVERNMENT CENTER, WITH FORTY PERCENT OF THE REVENUES FROM SUCH TAX TO CONTINUE TO BE SHARED AMONG THE COUNTY AND THE INCORPORATED CITIES AND TOWNS IN THE COUNTY FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO OR THE BUILDING OF ROAD AND BRIDGE PROJECTS; SETTING THE BALLOT TITLE AND TEXT OF THE BALLOT QUESTION FOR THE ELECTION; AND PROVIDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF SUCH RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners (the “Board”) of Adams County, Colorado (the “County”), has determined that constructing, acquiring, equipping, operating, maintaining, and expanding existing and new Adams County Government facilities are priorities to the residents of the County, and it is in the public interest to provide for such improvements to accommodate the continuing growth in population in the County; and, WHEREAS, there are not sufficient funds in the treasury of the County and the Board does not anticipate that existing sources of revenue will be sufficient to generate the moneys necessary for the desired improvements to new and existing Adams County Government facilities; and, WHEREAS, the County is authorized by law to impose a sales tax on the sale of tangible personal property at retail and the furnishing of services, subject to approval by a majority of the registered electors of the County voting thereon; and, WHEREAS, in 1993 the voters of Adams County approved the one-half of one percent (one-half penny per dollar) sales tax for the construction of the Adams County Justice Center, and the voters extended the sales tax in 1997 for the expansion of the Adams County Detention Facility, in 2001 to provide for road and bridge projects, and in 2006 to provide for the additional purpose of constructing, acquiring, equipping, operating, maintaining, and expanding the Adams County Justice Center, a pre-trial holding facility and a centralized government center; and, WHEREAS, the Board has determined that a ballot question authorizing the additional use of the sales tax for constructing, acquiring, equipping, operating, maintaining, and expanding existing and new Adams County Government facilities, in addition to the Adams County Justice Center, a pre-trial holding facility and a centralized government center, with forty percent of the revenues from such tax to continue to be shared among the county and the incorporated cities and towns in the county for improvements to or the building of road and bridge projects, should be submitted by the Board to the eligible electors of the County at the November 4, 2014 General Election; and, WHEREAS, the Board has determined to set the ballot title and ballot text for the ballot question to be submitted at the election called by this resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO: 1. An election shall be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, at which there shall be submitted to the eligible electors of the County a ballot question authorizing the use of the sales tax imposed, with voter approval, pursuant to County Resolution No. 93-1, and temporarily extended, with voter approval, pursuant to County Resolutions No. 97-1, 01-1, and 06-1 (the “sales tax”) for the additional purpose of constructing, acquiring, equipping, operating, maintaining, and expanding existing and new Adams County Government facilities, in addition to the Adams County Justice Center, a pre-trial holding facility and a centralized government center, with forty percent of the revenues from such to continue to be shared among the county and the incorporated cities and towns in the county for improvements to or the building of road and bridge projects, as previously designated in said Resolutions. The Ballot Title and Ballot Text of the Ballot Question shall be in substantially the following form: Ballot Title and Text of the Ballot Question:
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With no increase in any County tax rate, shall the purposes for which Adams County’s existing one-half of one percent (one-half penny per dollar) sales tax are allowed to be used include the additional purposes of constructing, acquiring, equipping, operating, maintaining and expanding existing and new Adams County Government facilities in addition to the Adams County Justice Center, a pre-trial holding facility and a centralized government center, with forty percent of the revenues from such tax to continue to be shared among the County and the incorporated cities and towns in the County for improvements to or the building of road and bridge projects?
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Copies of all application materials and the proposed plans submitted by the applicant, as well as all informational material submitted by others, that will be considered by the City Council at this hearing are available for inspection by contacting the Westminster Planning Division at 303.658.2090. Mac Cummins, Planning Manager Legal Notice No.: 00310 First Publication: October 2, 2014 Last Publication: October 2, 2014 Publisher: Westminster Window
Notice is hereby given that: a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District for the year 2015; a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District, where the same is open for public inspection; such proposed budget will be considered at a special meeting of the Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District to be held at 8801 N. Pecos Street, Federal Heights, Colorado on November 4, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Any interested elector of the Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget. Legal Notice No.: 00315 First Publication: October 2, 2014 Last Publication: October 2, 2014 Publisher: Westminster Window PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF COLORADO COUNTY OF ADAMS At a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for Adams County, Colorado, held at the Government Center in Brighton, Colorado on the 2nd day of September, 2014 there were present: Charles “Chaz” Tedesco, Chair Eva J. Henry, Commissioner Erik Hansen, Commissioner Heidi Miller, County Attorney
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2. The election shall be conducted by the Adams County Clerk and Recorder (“Clerk and Recorder”) in accordance with the Uniform Election Code, C.R.S. § 1-1-101, et. seq., and any other applicable laws and regulations of the State of Colorado. 3. All acts required or permitted by the Uniform Election Code relevant to conducting this election shall be performed by the Clerk and Recorder. 4. The Clerk and Recorder shall cause all notices of election to be provided in accordance with the Uniform Election Code. 5. If a majority of the votes cast on the ballot question are in favor of the ballot question, the purposes for which the sales tax may be used shall include the purposes as provided in the ballot question. 6. For the purpose of C.R.S. § 1-11-203.5, this Resolution shall serve to set the ballot title for the ballot question set forth herein, and the ballot title for such ballot question shall be the text of the ballot question itself. 7. The officers and employees of the County are hereby authorized and directed to take all action necessary or appropriate to effectuate the provisions of this Resolution. 8. All actions not inconsistent with the provisions of this Resolution heretofore taken by the members of the Board and the officers and employees of the County and directed toward holding the election for the purposes stated herein are hereby ratified,
herein, and the ballot title for such ballot question shall be the text of the ballot question itself.
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7. The officers and employees of the County are hereby authorized and directed to take all action necessary or appropriate to effectuate the provisions of this Resolution.
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8. All actions not inconsistent with the provisions of this Resolution heretofore taken by the members of the Board and the officers and employees of the County and directed toward holding the election for the purposes stated herein are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed. 9. All prior acts, orders or resolutions, or parts thereof, by the County inconsistent or in conflict with this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency or conflict. 10. If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this Resolution shall be adjudged to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of such section, paragraph,clause or provision shall not affect any of the remaining sections, paragraphs, clauses or provisions of this Resolution, it being the intention that the various parts hereof are severable. 11. The cost of the election shall be paid from the County’s general fund. 12. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. Upon motion duly made and seconded the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Henry Aye Tedesco Aye Hansen Aye Commissioners STATE OF COLORADO County of Adams I, Karen Long, County Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners in and for the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that the annexed and foregoing Order is truly copied from the Records of the Proceedings of the Board of County Commissioners for said Adams County, now in my office. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County, at Brighton, Colorado this 2nd day of September, A.D. 2014. County Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners Karen Long: By: /s/ Mark Moskowitz, Deputy Legal Notice No.: 63229 First Publication: September 11, 2014 Last Publication: October 9, 2014 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Westminster Window Public Notice STATE OF COLORADO COUNTY OF ADAMS At a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for Adams County, Colorado, held at the Government Center in Brighton, Colorado on the 2nd day of September, 2014 there were present: Charles “Chaz” Tedesco, Chair Eva J. Henry, Commissioner Erik Hansen, Commissioner Heidi Miller, County Attorney Mark Moskowitz, DeputyClerk of the Board RESOLUTION 2014-318 A RESOLUTION CALLING AN ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 4, 2014 TO AUTHORIZE THE IMPOSITION OF AN ADDITIONAL THREE PERCENT COUNTYWIDE SALES TAX ON RETAIL MARIJUANA AND RETAIL MARIJUANA PRODUCTS WITH THE REVENUE RECEIVED BY THE COUNTY FROM SUCH ADDITIONAL SALES TAX TO BE USED FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN THE COUNTY, FOR DIRECT AND INDIRECT COSTS INCURRED BY THE COUNTY RELATED TO THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF THE SALE OF RETAIL MARIJUANA AND RETAIL MARIJUANA PRODUCTS, AND FOR OTHER GENERAL PURPOSES OF THE COUNTY; SETTING THE BALLOT TITLE AND TEXT OF THE BALLOT ISSUE FOR THE ELECTION; AND PROVIDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF SUCH RESOLUTION WHEREAS, at the November 6, 2012, general election the voters of the State of Colorado adopted Amendment 64 of the Colorado Constitution (“Amendment 64”), which is codified as Section 16 of Article XVIII of the Colorado Constitution; and, WHEREAS, following the adoption of Amendment 64, the Colorado General Assembly adopted Article 28.8 of Title 39, Colorado Revised Statutes,(“C.R.S.”), imposing a retail marijuana excise tax and an additional retail marijuana sales tax by the State of Colorado, contingent upon the approval of a ballot question, which was approved, at the November 2013 statewide election authorizing such taxes; and, WHEREAS, Amendment 64 provides, in part, for the establishment, licensing and regulation of retail marijuana stores and marijuana cultivation, product manufacturing and testing facilities (collectively, “retail marijuana establishments”); and, WHEREAS, C.R.S. § 29-2-103, authorizes Adams County (the “County”) to levy countywide sales taxes upon the approval of a majority of the registered electors of the County voting on such proposal; and, WHEREAS, C.R.S. §§ 39-28.8-202, 203, provides authority for the County to impose, levy and collect an additional sales tax on the sale of retail marijuana and retail marijuana products; and, WHEREAS, the sale of retail marijuana and retail marijuana products is currently taxed by the State of Colorado, with a small percentage of the tax being shared back among all of the communities from which the revenue is derived; and, WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of the County (the “Board”) has determined that the current state sales and excise tax structure on retail marijuana and retail marijuana products is not designed to provide an equitable share back of the tax revenue to the communities from which such revenue is derived; and, WHEREAS, should the Board authorize the sale of retail marijuana and retail marijuana products in the County, there will likely be direct and indirect costs incurred by the County in licensing and regulating the operation of retail marijuana establishments in the County that are not paid for from fees that may be imposed on retail marijuana establishments; and,
ing and regulation of the sale of retail marijuana and retail marijuana products in the County, and for other general purposes of the County; and,
WHEREAS, the Board has determined to submit a ballot issue to the eligible electors of the County at the November 4, 2014 general election to impose an additional countywide sales tax of three percent on sales of retail marijuana and retail marijuana products in the County, in addition to the application of the County’s existing sales taxes; and,
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WHEREAS, the Board has determined to set the ballot title and ballot text for the ballot issue to be submitted at the election called by this Resolution.
tax proposal. It is specifically acknowledged that none of the tangible personal property covered by exemptions cited in C.R.S. § 29-2-105 shall be taxed by the additional sales tax proposed in this Resolution.
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(f) Nonresident Exemption (when specific ownership tax has been paid). To the extent the requirements of C.R.S. § 29-2105 (1)(e) apply to the imposition of a retail sales tax on retail marijuana and retail marijuana products, all sales of personal property on which a specific ownership tax has been paid or is payable shall be exempt from the sales tax when such sales meet both of the following conditions:
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(I) The purchaser is a nonresident of or has his or her principal place of business outside the County; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO:
(II) Such personal property is registered or required to be registered outside the limits of the County under the laws of Colorado.
1. An election shall be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, at which there shall be submitted to the eligible electors of the County a ballot issue regarding the imposition of an additional three percent countywide sales tax on the sale of retail marijuana and retail marijuana products in the County. The Ballot Title and Text of the Ballot Issue shall be in substantially the following form:
(g) Collection, Administration and Enforcement. The collection, administration and enforcement of the sales tax on the sales of retail marijuana and retail marijuana products imposed by this Resolution shall be performed by the employees of Adams County pursuant to rules and/or regulations regarding collection, administration and enforcement of this additional sales tax on retail marijuana and retail marijuana products to be adopted by Adams County prior to July 1, 2015, and as may be amended thereafter.
BALLOT TITLE AND TEXT OF BALLOT ISSUE: SHALL ADAMS COUNTY TAXES BE INCREASED BY $1,260,000 ANNUALLY IN THE FIRST FULL FISCAL YEAR (2016) AND BY SUCH ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS AS ARE RAISED ANNUALLY THEREAFTER BY IMPOSING AN ADDITIONAL SALES TAX OF THREE PERCENT (3%) ON THE SALE OF RETAIL MARIJUANA AND RETAIL MARIJUANA PRODUCTS WITHIN THE COUNTY, ALL AS LEGALIZED BY ARTICLE XVIII, SECTION 16 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION, WITH SUCH TAX TO COMMENCE JULY 1, 2015; AND WITH THE REVENUE RECEIVED BY THE COUNTY FROM SUCH ADDITIONAL SALES TAX TO BE USED FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN THE COUNTY, FOR DIRECT AND INDIRECT COSTS INCURRED BY THE COUNTY RELATED TO THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF THE SALE OF RETAIL MARIJUANA AND RETAIL MARIJUANA PRODUCTS, AND FOR OTHER GENERAL PURPOSES OF THE COUNTY; AND WITH THE REVENUE FROM SUCH TAX AND ANY EARNINGS FROM THE INVESTMENT THEREOF TO BE COLLECTED AND SPENT AS A VO T E R A P P R O V E D R E V E N U E CHANGE UNDER ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION? YES ______
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2. The election shall be conducted by the Adams County Clerk and Recorder (“Clerk and Recorder”) in accordance with the Uniform Election Code, C.R.S. § 1-1-101, et. seq., and other laws and regulations of the State of Colorado, including without limitation, the requirements of article X, section 20 of the Colorado Constitution (hereinafter “TABOR”). 3. All acts required or permitted by the Uniform Election Code relevant to conducting this election shall be performed by the Clerk and Recorder. 4. The Clerk and Recorder shall cause all notices of election to be provided in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado, including but not limited to, the Uniform Election Code and TABOR. 5. Pursuant to C.R.S. § 29-2-104(5), the Clerk and Recorder is directed to publish the text of this Resolution four separate times, a week apart, in the official newspaper of the County and each city and incorporated town within the County. 6. If a majority of the votes cast on the ballot issue regarding the imposition of an additional three percent countywide sales tax on retail marijuana and retail marijuana products shall be in favor of such ballot issue, the sales tax shall be imposed and shall apply to all taxable transactions occurring on or after July 1, 2015, and shall be collected and administered in accordance with this Resolution; the requirements enumerated herein; any applicable Adams County resolution, rule or regulation; the laws of the State of Colorado and any applicable rules and regulations promulgated by the Colorado Department of Revenue. (a) Imposition of the Sales Tax. Upon approval in the November 2014 General Election, there shall be imposed an additional countywide sales tax throughout the incorporated and unincorporated portions of the County of three percent on the gross receipts from the sale of “retail marijuana” and “retail marijuana products” as those terms are defined by C.R.S. §3928.8-101 (the “sales tax”). (b) Adoption of Rules and Regulations. The imposition of this sales tax on the sale of retail marijuana and retail marijuana products shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Colorado Department of Revenue, to the extent they are applicable, and in accordance with any rules and/or regulations of Adams County which may be enacted. (c) Determination of Place at Which Sales are Consummated. For the purpose of this Resolution, all retail sales shall be considered consummated at the place of business of the retailer. (I) To the extent the requirements of C.R.S. § 29-2-105(1)(b) apply to the imposition of a retail sales tax on retail marijuana and retail marijuana products, and to the extent that the following activities are permitted under all applicable rules and regulations relating to the sale of such products, all retail sales shall be considered consummated at the place of business of the retailer unless the tangible personal property sold is delivered by the retailer or its agent to a destination outside the County or to a common carrier for delivery to a destination outside the limits of the County, in such case the gross taxable sales shall include delivery charges, when such charges are subject to the state sales and use tax imposed by article 26 of title 39, C.R.S., regardless of the place to which delivery is made; and, if a retailer has no permanent place of business in the County, or has more than one place of business, the place or places at which the retail sales are consummated for the purpose of this sales tax shall be determined by the provisions of article 26 of title 39, C.R.S., and by the rules and regulations promulgated by the Colorado Department of Revenue. (d) Amounts Excluded. The amounts subject to tax shall not include the amount of any sales or use tax imposed by Article 26 of Title 39, C.R.S.
WHEREAS, the Board, in order to tax the same transactions upon which an additional sales tax was authorized to be imposed by the State of Colorado by the November 2013 statewide ballot issue, desires to impose an additional sales tax upon the sale of retail marijuana and retail marijuana products within the County to pay for educational programs in the County, for direct and indirect costs incurred by the County related to the licensing and regulation of the sale of retail marijuana and retail marijuana products in the County, and for other general purposes of the County; and,
(e) Acknowledgement of Statutory Exemptions. As the additional sales tax proposed by the Resolution applies only to retail marijuana and retail marijuana products and applies to no other tangible personal property, the imposition and exemptions of the sales tax for types of tangible personal property other than retail marijuana and retail marijuana products described in C.R.S. § 29-2-105 are not applicable to this additional sales tax proposal. It is specifically acknowledged that none of the tangible personal property covered by exemptions cited in C.R.S. § 29-2-105 shall be taxed by the additional sales tax proposed in this Resolution.
WHEREAS, the Board has determined to submit a ballot issue to the eligible electors of the County at the November 4, 2014 general election to impose an additional countywide sales tax of three percent on sales of retail marijuana and retail marijuana products in the County, in addition to the application of the County’s existing sales taxes; and,
(f) Nonresident Exemption (when specific ownership tax has been paid). To the extent the requirements of C.R.S. § 29-2105 (1)(e) apply to the imposition of a retail sales tax on retail marijuana and retail marijuana products, all sales of personal property on which a specific ownership tax has been paid or is payable shall be exempt from the sales tax when such sales
(h) Sales Tax License. Any person engaging in the business of selling retail marijuana or retail marijuana products shall annually obtain and hold a State license as required by C.R.S. § 39-26-103, in addition to any local sales tax license that may be required by Adams County. (i) Vendor Fee. As collection agent for Adams County, the vendor shall be entitled to withhold an amount equal to one percent (1%) of the total amount to be remitted by vendor to Adams County each month to cover vendor’s expense in the collection and remittance of said County sales tax on sales of retail marijuana and retail marijuana products. If any vendor is delinquent in remitting said tax, other than in unusual circumstances shown to the satisfaction of the Adams County Finance Director or his/her designee, vendor shall not be allowed to retain any amounts to cover his or her expenses in collecting and remitting said tax. 7. If a majority of the votes cast on the issue of imposing the sales tax shall be in favor of such ballot issue, the Clerk and Recorder is hereby directed to provide a notice of adoption of this Resolution, together with a certified copy of this Resolution, to the Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Revenue at least fortyfive (45) days prior to July 1, 2015. 8. For the purposes of C.R.S. § 1-11203.5, this Resolution shall serve to set the ballot title for the ballot issue set forth herein, and the ballot title for such ballot issue shall be the text of the ballot issue itself. 9. The officers and employees of the County are hereby authorized and directed to take all action necessary or appropriate to effectuate the provisions of this Resolution. 10.All actions not inconsistent with the provisions of this Resolution heretofore taken by the members of the Board and the officers and employees of the County and directed toward holding the election for the purposes stated herein are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed. 11. All prior acts, orders or resolutions, or parts thereof, by the County inconsistent or in conflict with this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency or conflict. 12. If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this Resolution shall be adjudged to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of such section, paragraph, clause or provision shall not affect any of the remaining sections, paragraphs, clauses or provisions of this Resolution, it being the intention that the various parts hereof are severable. 13. The cost of the election shall be paid from the County’s general fund.
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Bennett Community Center 1100 W Colfax Ave, Bennett M-F: 7am – 5pm: Sat. Oct. 25 and Nov. 1, 9am – 2pm Commerce City City Clerk 7887 E 60th Ave Commerce City M-F 8am – 5pm: Sat. Oct. 25 and Nov. 1, 9am – 2pm DeVry University 1870 W 122nd Ave, Westminster M-F 7am – 5pm: Sat. Oct. 25 and Nov. 1, 9am – 2pm Federal Heights City Clerk 2380 W 90th Ave Federal Heights M-F 8am – 5pm: Sat. Oct. 25 and Nov. 1, 9am – 2pm Thornton City Clerk 9500 Civic Center Dr., Thornton M-F 8am – 5pm: Closed Sat Thornton Justice Center 9551 Civic Center Dr., Thornton ONLY Sat. Oct. 25 and Nov. 1, 9am – 2pm Westminster Public Safety Bldg 9110 Yates St., Westminster Fri 8am – 5pm: Sat. Oct. 25 and Nov. 1, 9am – 2pm Ballots must be RECEIVED at the Adams County Election office or designated dropoff/Voter Service & Polling Center site by 7pm on Election Day, November 4, 2014, in order for your vote(s) to be counted. Ballots received after 7pm on Election Day will not be counted. VOTER SERVICE & POLLING CENTERS – EARLY VOTING: Beginning October 15, 2014 centers will be open from 7am – 5pm, Monday – Friday; 9am – 2pm on Saturday, October 25 and November 1; and on Election Day, November 4, from 7am – 7pm. Adams County Economic Development Office 12200 N Pecos St. Westminster 80234 Adams County Government Center – Conf Ctr 4430 S Adams County Pkwy Brighton 80601 Adams County Human Services 7190 Colorado Blvd Commerce City 80022 Aurora Workforce Center 3155 N Chambers Rd Unit C Aurora 80011 Bennett Community Center 1100 W Colfax Ave Bennett 80102 DeVry University 1870 W 122nd Ave Westminster 80234 Westminster Motor Vehicle 8452 N Federal Blvd Westminster 80031 Voters may: • Register to vote • Surrender mail ballot and vote in person • Replace spoiled, defaced, or lost ballots • Drop off voted mail ballots ADDITIONAL VOTER SERVICE & POLLING CENTERS OPEN ON ELECTION DAY – 11/4/14 – 7am-7pm Anythink Library 5877 E 120th Ave Thornton, 80602
14. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
Brighton Recreation Center 555 N 11th Ave Brighton, 80601
Upon motion duly made and seconded the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Commerce City Recreation Center 6060 E Parkway Dr Commerce City, 80022
Henry Aye Tedesco Aye Hansen Nay Commissioners
Margaret Carpenter Recreation Center 11151 Colorado Blvd Thornton, 80233
STATE OF COLORADO County of Adams
Perl Mack Community Center 7125 Mariposa St Denver 80221
I, Karen Long, County Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners in and for the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that the annexed and foregoing Order is truly copied from the Records of the Proceedings of the Board of County Commissioners for said Adams County, now in my office. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County, at Brighton, Colorado this 2nd day of September, A.D. 2014. County Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners Karen Long: By: /s/ Mark Moskowitz, Deputy Legal Notice No.: 63230 First Publication: September 11, 2014 Last Publication: October 9, 2014 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Westminster Window Public Notice NOTICE OF ELECTION Coordinated General Election by Mail Ballot Adams County, Colorado Tuesday, November 4, 2014 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Coordinated General Election will be held in Adams County, Colorado, on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 as a Mail Ballot Election. Beginning October 15, 2014 through 7pm, Election Day, November 4, 2014, Ballots in the signed Official Return Envelope may be dropped off at any of the following Adams County designated drop-off sites. 24- Hour Drop-Off Sites: Adams County Econ Development 12200 N Pecos St, Westminster Adams County Govt Ctr- East Entrance 4430 S Adams County Pkwy, Brighton Aurora City Clerk 15151 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora Aurora Motor Vehicle 3449 N Chambers Rd, Aurora Aurora Workforce Center 3155 N Chambers Rd Unit C, Aurora Bennett Town Hall 355 Fourth Street, Bennett Brighton City Clerk 500 S 4th Ave, Brighton Commerce City Motor Vehicle 4201 E 72nd Ave, Commerce City Northglenn City Clerk 11701 Community Center Drive, Northglenn Westminster City Clerk 4800 W 92nd Ave, Westminster Westminster Motor Vehicle 8452 N Federal Blvd, Westminster ADDITIONAL MAIL BALLOT DROP-OFF SITES: (Normal Business Hours October 15 through November 4) Adams County Human Services 7190 Colorado Blvd Commerce City M-F 7am – 5pm: Sat. Oct. 25 and Nov. 1, 9am – 2pm
Reunion Recreation Center 17910 Parkside Dr N Commerce City 80022 Thornton Civic Center 9500 Civic Center Dr Thornton, 80229 Postmarks do not count as a received date. Colorado law requires YOUR SIGNATURE affirming the affidavit on the mail ballot envelope. All voted mail ballots must be received by the Adams County Election Office or one of the designated drop-off locations NO LATER THAN 7pm on Tuesday, NOVEMBER 4, 2014. If returning your ballot by mail, affix first-class postage and allow sufficient time for postal delivery. The postage amount is posted on our website, www.adamscountyelections.org. BALLOT CONTENT FEDERAL OFFICES UNITED STATES SENATOR (Vote for One) (01) Mark Udall Democratic (02) Cory Gardner Republican (03) Gaylon Kent Libertarian (04) Raúl Acosta Unaffiliated (Signed declaration to limit service to no more than two terms) (05) Bill Hammons Unity (06) Steve Shogan Unaffiliated (07) Write-In REPRESENTATIVE TO THE 114TH UNITED STATES CONGRESS – DISTRICT 4 (Vote for One) (01) Vic Meyers Democratic (02) Ken Buck Republican (03) Jess Loban Libertarian (04) Grant Doherty Unaffiliated REPRESENTATIVE TO THE 114TH UNITED STATES CONGRESS – DISTRICT 6 (Vote for One) (01)Mike Coffman Republican (02) Andrew Romanoff Democratic (03) Gary Swing Green (04) Norm Olsen Libertarian REPRESENTATIVE TO THE 114TH UNITED STATES CONGRESS – DISTRICT 7 (Vote for One)
(Vote for One) (01)Mike Coffman Republican (02) Andrew Romanoff Democratic (03) Gary Swing Green (04) Norm Olsen Libertarian
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REPRESENTATIVE TO THE 114TH UNITED STATES CONGRESS – DISTRICT 7 (Vote for One) (01) Don Ytterberg Republican (02) Ed Perlmutter Democratic STATE OFFICES GOVERNOR/LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR (Vote for One Pair) (01) Bob Beauprez / Jill Repella Republican (02) John Hickenlooper / Joe Garcia Democratic (03) Harry Hempy / Scott Olson Green (04) Matthew Hess / Brandon Young Libertarian (05) Mike Dunafon / Robin J. Roberts Unaffiliated (06) Paul Noel Fiorino / Charles George Whitley Unaffiliated (07) Write-In SECRETARY OF STATE (Vote for One) (01) Joe Neguse Democratic (02) Wayne W. Williams Republican (03) Amanda Campbell American Constitution (04) Dave Schambach Libertarian STATE TREASURER (Vote for One) (01) Walker Stapleton Republican (02) Betsy Markey Democratic (03) David Jurist Libertarian ATTORNEY GENERAL (Vote for One) (01) Don Quick Democratic (02) Cynthia Coffman Republican (03) David K. Williams Libertarian STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION – CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 7 (Vote for One) (01) Laura Boggs Republican (02) Jane Goff Democratic REGENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO – CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 6 (Vote for One) (01) Naquetta Ricks Democratic (02) John Carson Republican REGENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO – CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 7 (Vote for One)
(01) Erik Hansen Republican (02) Manuel Solano Democratic COUNTY COMMISSIONER – DISTRICT 4 - Four-Year Term (Vote for One)
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(01) Steve O’Dorisio Democratic (02) Joseph P Domenico Republican
(01) Wilma Rose Democratic (02) Jan Pawlowski Republican COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER (Vote for One)
YES/FOR _____ NO/AGAINST ______
(01) Stan Martin Republican (02) Cynthia A. Martinez Democratic
Proposition 105 (STATUTORY) Shall there be a change to the Colorado Revised Statutes concerning labeling of genetically modified food; and, in connection therewith, requiring food that has been genetically modified or treated with genetically modified material to be labeled, “Produced With Genetic Engineering” starting on July 1, 2016; exempting some foods including but not limited to food from animals that are not genetically modified but have been fed or injected with genetically modified food or drugs, certain food that is not packaged for retail sale and is intended for immediate human consumption, alcoholic beverages, food for animals, and medically prescribed food; requiring the Colorado department of public health and environment to regulate the labeling of genetically modified food; and specifying that no private right of action is created for failure to conform to the labeling requirements?
COUNTY TREASURER (Vote for One) (01) Steve Douglas Democratic (02) Brigitte Grimm Republican COUNTY ASSESSOR (Vote for One) (01) Patsy Melonakis Republican (02) John Schaul Democratic COUNTY SHERIFF (Vote for One) (01) Rick Reigenborn Democratic (02) Michael McIntosh Republican COUNTY SURVEYOR (Vote for One) (01) Write-In COUNTY CORONER (Vote for One) (01) Monica Broncucia-Jordan Democratic (02) Michael Arnall Republican JUDICIAL JUSTICE OF THE COLORADO SUPREME COURT (Vote Yes or No) (01) Shall Judge Brian D. Boatright of the Colorado Supreme Court be retained in office? (02) Shall Judge Monica M. Marquez of the Colorado Supreme Court be retained in office? COURT OF APPEALS (Vote Yes or No) (01) Shall Judge Terry Fox of the Colorado Court of Appeals be retained in office? (02) Shall Judge Alan M. Loeb of the Colorado Court of Appeals be retained in office? DISTRICT JUDGE – 17TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (Vote Yes or No) (01) Shall Judge Robert Walter Kiesnowski Jr. of the 17th Judicial District be retained in office?
STATE SENATE – DISTRICT 24 (Vote for One)
(02) Shall Judge John E. Popovich of the 17th Judicial District be retained in office?
(01) Judy Solano Democratic (02) Beth Martinez Humenik Republican
(03) Shall Judge Ted C. Tow III of the 17th Judicial District be retained in office?
(01) JoAnn Windholz Republican (02) Jenise May Democratic STATE REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 31 (Vote for One) (01) Carol “Jody” Beckler Republican (02) Joseph A. Salazar Democratic STATE REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 32 (Vote for One) (01) Dominick Moreno Democratic (02) Edgar Antillon Republican STATE REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 34 (Vote for One) (01) Steve Lebsock Democratic (02) Alexander “Skinny” Winkler Republican STATE REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 35 (Vote for One) (01) Faith Winter Democratic (02) Mike Melvin Republican STATE REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 56 (Vote for One) (01) Vicki A. Snider Democratic (02) Kevin Priola Republican (03) Chris Baerns Libertarian RTD DISTRICT B (Vote for One) (01) John F. Esquibel (02) Barbara Deadwyler (03) Alec Garbini RTD DISTRICT J (Vote for One) (01) Larry Hoy RTD DISTRICT K (Vote for One) (01) Rich Monroe (02) Paul D. Solano RTD DISTRICT L (Vote for One) (01) Lorraine Anderson (02) Write-In ADAMS COUNTY OFFICES COUNTY COMMISSIONER – DISTRICT 3 - Four-Year Term (Vote for One) (01) Erik Hansen Republican (02) Manuel Solano Democratic COUNTY COMMISSIONER – DISTRICT 4 - Four-Year Term (Vote for One) (01) Steve O’Dorisio Democratic (02) Joseph P Domenico Republican COUNTY COMMISSIONER –
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YES/FOR ______ NO/AGAINST ______
Proposition 104 (STATUTORY) Shall there be a change to the Colorado Revised Statutes requiring any meeting of a board of education, or any meeting between any representative of a school district and any representative of employees, at which a collective bargaining agreement is discussed to be open to the public?
COUNTY COMMISSIONER – DISTRICT 5 - Two-Year Term (Vote for One)
(01) Irene Griego Democratic (02) Steve E. Golter Libertarian
STATE REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 30 (Vote for One)
SECTION 11-27 OF 31CONSTITUTION, THE AURORA CHARTER, OR ANY OTH-
IZED TO CONDUCT LIMITED GAMING; ALLOWING ALL RESULTING REVENUE TO BE COLLECTED AND SPENT NOTHWITHSTANDING ANY LIMITATIONS PROVIDED BY LAW; AND ALLOCATING THE RESULTING TAX REVENUES TO A FUND TO BE DISTRUBUTED TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND THE CHARTER SCHOOL INSTITUTE FOR K12 EDUCATION?
(04) Shall Judge Mark Douglas Warner of the17th Judicial District be retained in office? (05) Shall Judge Francis C. Wasserman of the 17th Judicial District be retained in office? (06) Shall Judge Craig Welling of the 17th Judicial District be retained in office? ADAMS COUNTY JUDGE (Vote Yes or No) (01) Shall Judge Brian Nathaniel Bowen of the Adams County Court be retained in office? (02) Shall Judge Michael A. Cox of the Adams County Court be retained in office? (01) Shall Judge Robert S. Doyle of the Adams County Court be retained in office? (02) Shall Judge Byron Lynn Howell of the Adams County Court be retained in office? (01) Shall Judge Sabino E. Romano of the Adams County Court be retained in office? (02) Shall Judge Dianna L. Roybal of the Adams County Court be retained in office? AMENDMENTS, PROPOSITIONS, ISSUES AND QUESTIONS “Ballot questions referred by the general assembly or any political subdivision are listed by letter, and ballot questions initiated by the people are listed numerically. A ballot question listed as an ‘amendment’ proposes a change to the Colorado constitution, and a ballot question listed as a ‘proposition’ proposes a change to the Colorado Revised Statues. A ‘yes/for’ vote on any ballot question is a vote in favor of changing current law or existing circumstances, and a ‘no/against’ vote on any ballot question is a vote against changing current law or existing circumstances.” C.R.S. 1-40-115(2)(a) STATE AMENDMENTS AND PROPOSITIONS Amendment 67 (CONSTITUTIONAL) Shall there be an amendment to the Colorado constitution protecting pregnant women and unborn children by defining “person” and “child” in the Colorado criminal code and the Colorado wrongful death act to include unborn human beings? YES/FOR _________ NO/AGAINST _________ Amendment 68 (CONSTITUTIONAL) SHALL STATE TAXES BE INCREASED $114,500,000 ANNUALLY IN THE FIRST FULL FISCAL YEAR, AND BY SUCH AMOUNTS THAT ARE RAISED THEREAFTER, BY IMPOSING A NEW TAX ON AUTHORIZED HORSE RACETRACKS’ ADJUSTED GROSS PROCEEDS FROM LIMITED GAMING TO INCREASE STATEWIDE FUNDING FOR K-12 EDUCATION, AND , IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, AMENDING THE COLORADO CONSISTUTION TO PERMIT LIMITED GAMING IN ADDITION TO PREEXISTING PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING AT ONE QUALIFIED HORSE RACETRACK IN EACH OF THE COUNTIES OF ARAPAHOE, MESA, AND PUEBLO; AUTHORIZING HOST COMMUNITIES TO IMPOSE IMPACT FEES ON HORSE RACETRACKS AUTHORIZED TO CONDUCT LIMITED GAMING; ALLOWING ALL RESULTING REVENUE TO BE COLLECTED AND SPENT NOTHWITHSTANDING ANY LIMITATIONS PROVIDED BY LAW; AND ALLOCATING THE RESULTING TAX REVENUES TO A F U N D T O B E D I S T R U B U T E D TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND THE CHARTER SCHOOL INSTITUTE FOR K12 EDUCATION? YES/FOR ______ NO/AGAINST ______ Proposition 104 (STATUTORY) Shall there be a change to the Colorado
YES/FOR _________ NO/AGAINST __________ ADAMS COUNTY BALLOT ISSUE AND BALLOT QUESTION Ballot Issue 1A SHALL ADAMS COUNTY TAXES BE INCREASED BY $1,260,000 ANNUALLY IN THE FIRST FULL FISCAL YEAR (2016) AND BY SUCH ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS AS ARE RAISED ANNUALLY THEREAFTER BY IMPOSING AN ADDITIONAL SALES TAX OF THREE PERCENT (3%) ON THE SALE OF RETAIL MARIJUANA AND RETAIL MARIJUANA PRODUCTS WITHIN THE COUNTY, ALL AS LEGALIZED BY ARTICLE XVIII, SECTION 16 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION, WITH SUCH TAX TO COMMENCE JULY 1, 2015; AND WITH THE REVENUE RECEIVED BY THE COUNTY FROM SUCH ADDITIONAL SALES TAX TO BE USED FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN THE COUNTY, FOR DIRECT AND INDIRECT COSTS INCURRED BY THE COUNTY RELATED TO THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF THE SALE OF RETAIL MARIJUANA AND RETAIL MARIJUANA PRODUCTS, AND FOR OTHER GENERAL PURPOSES OF THE COUNTY; AND WITH THE REVENUE FROM SUCH TAX AND ANY EARNINGS FROM THE INVESTMENT THEREOF TO BE COLLECTED AND SPENT AS A VOTER APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE UNDER ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION? YES/FOR _________ NO/AGAINST __________ Ballot Question 1B With no increase in any County tax rate, shall the purposes for which Adams County’s existing one-half of one percent (one-half penny per dollar) sales tax are allowed to be used include the additional purposes of constructing, acquiring, equipping, operating, maintaining and expanding existing and new Adams County Government facilities in addition to the Adams County Justice Center, a pre-trial holding facility and a centralized government center, with forty percent of the revenues from such tax to continue to be shared among the County and the incorporated cities and towns in the County for improvements to or the building of road and bridge projects? YES/FOR _________ NO/AGAINST __________ LOCAL ENTITIES BALLOT ISSUES AND BALLOT QUESTIONS CITIES CITY OF AURORA BALLOT ISSUE 2A RETAIL MARIJUANA TAX SHALL AURORA’S TAXES BE INCREASED BY $2,400,000 ANNUALLY IN THE FIRST FULL FISCAL YEAR OF SUCH INCREASE AND BY WHATEVER ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS ARE RAISED ANNUALLY THEREAFTER FROM THE IMPOSITION OF A 5.0% EXCISE TAX ON THE AVERAGE MARKET RATE OF UNPROCESSED RETAIL MARIJUANA THAT IS SOLD OR TRANSFERRED FROM A RETAIL MARIJUANA CULTIVATION FACILITY AND AN ADDITIONAL 2.0% SALES AND USE TAX ON THE SALE AND USE OF RETAIL MARIJUANA AND RETAIL MARIJUANA PRODUCTS, WITH THE RATE OF SUCH SALES AND USE TAX BEING ALLOWED TO BE INCREASED OR DECREASED WITHOUT FURTHER VOTER APPROVAL SO LONG AS THE RATE OF TAXATION DOES NOT EXCEED 10%, AND SHALL THE REVENUES FROM SUCH TAXES BE COLLECTED, RETAINED, AND SPENT AS A VOTER-APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE AND AN EXCEPTION TO THE LIMITS WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE APPLY UNDER ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION, SECTION 11-27 OF THE AURORA CHARTER, OR ANY OTHER LAW WHICH PURPORTS TO LIMIT AURORA’S REVENUES OR EXPENDITURES? YES/FOR _________ NO/AGAINST __________ BALLOT ISSUE 2B ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR TRANSPORTATION NEEDS SHALL AURORA’S TAXES BE INCREASED BY $4,991,000 ANNUALLY IN THE FIRST FULL FISCAL YEAR OF SUCH INCREASE, AND BY WHATEVER ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS ARE RAISED ANNUALLY THEREAFTER THROUGH AND INCLUDING THE YEAR 2029, FROM A 1.685 MILL PROPERTY TAX TO PAY FOR THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE WITHIN AURORA, THE EXPENDITURE OF WHICH TAX SHALL BE DETERMINED USING A PRIORITY-SETTING PROCESS TO INCLUDE INPUT FROM CITY COUNCIL WARD MEETINGS, AURORA CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEES, AND OTHER PUBLIC VENUES IN ADDITION TO THE REGULAR ANNUAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS PRIORITIZATION, AND SHALL THE REVENUES FROM SUCH TAX BE COLLECTED, RETAINED, AND SPENT AS A VOTER-APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE AND AN EXCEPTION TO THE LIMITS WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE APPLY UNDER ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION, SECTION 11-27 OF THE AURORA CHARTER, OR ANY OTHER LAW WHICH PURPORTS TO LIMIT AURORA’S REVENUES OR EXPENDITURES? YES/FOR _________ NO/AGAINST __________ BALLOT ISSUE 2C ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR PUBLIC SAFETY NEEDS SHALL AURORA’S TAXES BE INCREASED BY $5,924,000 ANNUALLY IN THE FIRST FULL FISCAL YEAR OF
ER LAW WHICH PURPORTS TO LIMIT AURORA’S REVENUES OR EXPENDITURES? YES/FOR _________ NO/AGAINST __________
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BALLOT ISSUE 2C ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR PUBLIC SAFETY NEEDS
SHALL AURORA’S TAXES BE INCREASED BY $5,924,000 ANNUALLY IN THE FIRST FULL FISCAL YEAR OF SUCH INCREASE, AND BY WHATEVER ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS ARE RAISED ANNUALLY THEREAFTER FROM A 2.00 MILL PROPERTY TAX TO HELP MEET THE CAPITAL AND OPERATIONAL NEEDS OF AURORA’S POLICE, FIRE, AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENTS, MUNICIPAL COURT, AND DETENTION CENTER, AND SHALL THE REVENUES FROM SUCH TAX BE COLLECTED, RETAINED, AND SPENT AS A VOTER-APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE AND AN EXCEPTION TO THE LIMITS WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE APPLY UNDER ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION, SECTION 11-27 OF THE AURORA CHARTER, OR ANY OTHER LAW WHICH PURPORTS TO LIMIT AURORA’S REVENUES OR EXPENDITURES?
LAW), FOR DEPOSIT IN THE DISTRICT’S GENERAL FUND FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES TO BE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPROVING SCHOOL SECURITY; MAINTAINING AND ENHANCING INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS AND INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY; RECRUITING, TRAINING AND RETAINING HIGH QUALITY TEACHERS AND SUPPORT STAFF BY MAINTAINING COMPETITIVE SALARIES AND BENEFITS; AND FUNDING CAPITAL NEEDS AND IMPROVEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE OF FACILITIES, WITH SUCH TAXES TO BE IN EXCESS OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUES THAT WOULD BE PROVIDED BY THE GENERAL FUND MILL LEVY PERMITTED UNDER STATE LAW WITHOUT SUCH INCREASE AND, TOGETHER WITH THE EARNINGS ON SUCH TAXES, TO CONSTITUTE A VOTER APPROVED REVENUE AND SPENDING CHANGE UNDER, TO BE COLLECTED AND SPENT EACH YEAR WITHOUT LIMITATION BY THE REVENUE AND SPENDING LIMITS OF, AND WITHOUT AFFECTING THE DISTRICT’S ABILITY TO COLLECT AND SPEND OTHER REVENUES OR FUNDS UNDER, ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION OR ANY OTHER LAW?
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YES/FOR _________ NO/AGAINST __________
BRIGHTON SCHOOL DISTRICT 27J BALLOT ISSUE 3B
BALLOT QUESTION 2D KEEPING OF PIT BULLS
SHALL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 27J DEBT BE INCREASED BY $148 MILLION, WITH A REPAYMENT COST OF $295 MILLION, AND SHALL DISTRICT TAXES BE INCREASED $24 MILLION ANNUALLY, FOR ENLARGING, IMPROVING, REPAIRING OR MAKING ADDITIONS TO SCHOOL BUILDINGS, FOR EQUIPPING OR FURNISHING SCHOOL BUILDINGS, FOR IMPROVING SCHOOL GROUNDS, OR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING OR IMPROVING ANY CAPITAL ASSET THAT THE DISTRICT IS AUTHORIZED BY LAW TO OWN, WHICH IMPROVEMENTS MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING AND EQUIPPING A NEW HIGH SCHOOL AND TWO NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS TO REDUCE OVERCROWDING IN THE CLASSROOMS; RENOVATING, ENLARGING AND IMPROVING OTHER SCHOOL FACILITIES TO ACCOMMODATE STUDENT GROWTH; UPDATING, REPAIRING, IMPROVING AND RENOVATING EXISTING SCHOOL BUILDINGS TO INCREASE SAFETY FEATURES AND PROMOTE THE TEACHING OF SKILLS AND TECHNOLOGY NECESSARY TO PREPARE STUDENTS TO COMPETE FOR 21ST CENTURY JOBS; AND SHALL THE MILL LEVY BE INCREASED IN ANY YEAR WITHOUT LIMITATION AS TO RATE BUT ONLY IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF AND PREMIUM, IF ANY, AND INTEREST ON SUCH DEBT OR ANY REFUNDING DEBT WHEN DUE; THE AUTHORITY FOR SUCH TAX AND MILL LEVY INCREASE TO TERMINATE WHEN THE DEBT OR REFUNDING DEBT IS PAID; SUCH DEBT TO BE EVIDENCED BY THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OR OTHER MULTIPLE FISCAL YEAR FINANCIAL OBLIGATION; SUCH BONDS TO BE SOLD IN ONE SERIES OR MORE IN AN AGGREGATE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED PRINCIPAL AMOUNT AND REPAYMENT COST, ON TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE DISTRICT MAY DETERMINE, INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR REDEMPTION OF THE BONDS PRIOR TO MATURITY WITH OR WITHOUT PAYMENT OF THE PREMIUM; AND SHALL THE DISTRICT'S DEBT LIMIT BE INCREASED FROM AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO 20% OF THE DISTRICT'S ASSESSED VALUE TO AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO 6% OF THE DISTRICT'S ACTUAL VALUE, EACH AS CERTIFIED BY THE COUNTY ASSESSORS OF ADAMS AND WELD COUNTIES AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF BROOMFIELD; AND SHALL THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH BONDS AND THE REVENUES FROM SUCH TAXES AND ANY EARNINGS FROM THE INVESTMENT OF SUCH PROCEEDS AND REVENUES BE COLLECTED AND SPENT WITHOUT LIMITATION OR CONDITION, AND WITHOUT LIMITING THE COLLECTION OR SPENDING OF OTHER REVENUES OR FUNDS BY THE DISTRICT UNDER ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION OR ANY OTHER LAW?
Shall the people of Aurora adopt an ordinance allowing pit bulls back into their city? YES/FOR _________ NO/AGAINST __________ CITY OF FEDERAL HEIGHTS BALLOT ISSUE 2E RETAIL MARIJUANA AND RETAIL MARIJUANA PRODUCTS SALES TAX SHALL THE CITY OF FEDERAL HEIGHTS' TAXES BE INCREASED BY ($300,000) ANNUALLY BEGINNING IN 2015 (FIRST FULL FISCAL YEAR OF SUCH TAX INCREASE) AND BY WHATEVER ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS ARE RAISED ANNUALLY THEREAFTER BY IMPOSING, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2015, AN ADDITIONAL SALES TAX AT THE RATE OF FIVE PERCENT UPON THE SALE OF RETAIL MARIJUANA AND RETAIL MARIJUANA PRODUCTS WITHIN THE CITY AS LEGALIZED BY ARTICLE XVIII, SECTION 16, OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION (WHICH RATE MAY BE ADJUSTED, FROM TIME TO TIME BY CITY COUNCIL, UPON THE SALE OF RETAIL MARIJUANA AND RETAIL MARIJUANA PRODUCTS WITHOUT FURTHER VOTER APPROVAL SO LONG AS SUCH RATE DOES NOT EXCEED TEN PERCENT) WITH SUCH SALES TAX TO BE IN ADDITION TO THE APPLICATION OF THE CITY'S SALES TAX AND THE REVENUE RECEIVED BY THE CITY FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE SALES TAX TO BE USED TO PAY OR REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR DIRECT AND INDIRECT COSTS INCURRED OR EXPENDED BY THE CITY LOCAL ENTITIES BALLOT RELATED TO THE REGULATION OF THE USE OF RETAIL MARIJUANA AND RETAIL MARIJUANA PRODUCTS, TO SUPPORT LOCAL DRUG EDUCATION PROGRAMS, PREVENTION OF UNDERA G E C O N S U M P T I O N O F R E T A IL MARIJUANA AND RETAIL MARIJUANA PRODUCTS, AND FOR OTHER GENERAL PURPOSES OF THE CITY, WITH THE REVENUE FROM SUCH TAX AND ANY EARNINGS FROM THE INVESTMENT THEREOF TO BE COLLECTED AND SPENT AS A VOTER APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE UNDER ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION? YES/FOR _________ NO/AGAINST __________ BALLOT QUESTION 2F RETAIL MARIJUANA STORES Shall the City Council of the City of Federal Heights enact an ordinance permitting the operation of regulated retail marijuana stores within the City? YES/FOR _________ NO/AGAINST __________ BALLOT QUESTION 2G MEDICAL MARIJUANA CENTERS Shall the City Council of the City of Federal Heights enact an ordinance permitting the operation of regulated medical marijuana centers (dispensaries) within the City? YES/FOR _________ NO/AGAINST __________ CITY OF NORTHGLENN BALLOT ISSUE 2H MARIJUANA SALES TAX SHALL CITY OF NORTHGLENN TAXES BE INCREASED BY FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($450,000) ANNUALLY IN THE FIRST FISCAL YEAR, AND BY SUCH AMOUNTS AS ARE RAISED ANNUALLY THEREAFTER BY IMPOSING A NEW SALES TAX OF TWO PERCENT (2%) ON THE SALE OF RETAIL MARIJUANA AND MEDICAL MARIJUANA, AND RETAIL MARIJUANA AND MEDICAL MARIJUANA PRODUCTS, WHICH SHALL BE IN ADDITION TO THE MUNICIPAL SALES TAX ON SUCH SALES, AND SHALL ALL REVENUES DERIVED FROM SUCH TAX BE COLLECTED AND SPENT TO BE USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC FACILITIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE NORTHGLENN RECREATION CENTER, THE NORTHGLENN SENIOR CENTER, AND THE NORTHGLENN THEATRE AS A VOTER APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE WITHOUT REGARD TO ANY EXPENDITURE, REVENUE RAISING, OR OTHER LIMITATION CONTAINED IN ARTICLE X, § 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION OR ANY OTHER LAW? YES/FOR _________ NO/AGAINST __________ SCHOOL DISTRICTS WELD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. RE-3J BALLOT ISSUE 3A SHALL WELD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. RE-3J TAXES BE INCREASED BY $3,336,560 ANNUALLY IN THE 2014-2015 BUDGET YEAR AND BY WHATEVER AMOUNT IS RAISED IN EACH BUDGET YEAR THERAFTER BY A MILL LEVY SUFFICIENT TO PRODUCE AN AMOUNT OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUE, WHICH TOGETHER WITH THE REVENUES PRODUCED BY PREVIOUS VOTER AUTHORIZED TAX INCREASES OF THE DISTRICT UNDER 22-54-108, C.R.S., AS AMENDED, DOES NOT EXCEED TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE DISTRICT’S TOTAL PROGRAM FUNDING PLUS SUPPLEMENTAL COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT (AS SUCH TERMS ARE DEFINED IN STATE LAW OR ANY SIMILAR TERMS PROVIDED IN ANY SUCCESSOR PROVISION OF STATE LAW), FOR DEPOSIT IN THE DISTRICT’S GENERAL FUND FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES TO BE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPROVING SCHOOL SECURITY; MAINTAINING AND ENHANCING INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS AND INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY; RECRUITING, TRAINING AND RETAINING HIGH QUALITY TEACHERS AND SUPPORT STAFF BY MAINTAINING COMPETITIVE SALARIES AND BENEFITS; AND FUNDING CAPITAL NEEDS AND IMPROVEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE OF FACILITIES, WITH SUCH TAXES TO
YES/FOR _________ NO/AGAINST __________ ADAMS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 50 BALLOT ISSUE 3C SHALL ADAMS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 50 TAXES BE INCREASED $2.5 MILLION IN 2015 AND BY SUCH AMOUNTS AS MAY BE GENERATED ANNUALLY THEREAFTER BY THE IMPOSITION OF AN ADDITIONAL MILL LEVY OF NOT TO EXCEED FIVE MILLS FOR GENERAL FUND PURPOSES, PROVIDED THAT THE DISTRICT SHALL EXPEND THESE ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS TO IMPROVE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AND ENSURE STUDENTS HAVE THE SKILLS NECESSARY FOR THE JOBS OF TOMORROW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: EXPANDING AND UPGRADING VOCATIONAL TRAINING TO GIVE STUDENTS REAL, PRACTICAL JOB SKILLS TO PREPARE THEM FOR WORK AFTER GRADUATION; PROVIDING MORE STUDENTS WITH THE INSTRUCTION AND BASIC SKILLS NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS IN COLLEGE AND THE WORKPLACE, SUCH AS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH; PROVIDING FUNDS TO CONTINUE THE DISTRICT-WIDE IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMPETENCY BASED EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM; KEEPING HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS AND STAFF IN THE CLASSROOM; PROVIDING FUNDS TO OFFSET FUTURE BUDGET CUTS THAT MAY INCREASE CLASS SIZE, CUT STAFF, DROP PROGRAMS AND INCREASE FEES; PROVIDING CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR ARTS, THEATRE AND MUSIC PROGRAMS; AND SHALL THE DISTRICT BE AUTHORIZED TO COLLECT, RETAIN AND SPEND ALL REVENUES FROM SUCH TAXES AND THE EARNINGS FROM THE INVESTMENT OF SUCH REVENUES AS A VOTER APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE AND AN EXCEPTION TO THE LIMITS WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE APPLY UNDER ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION OR ANY OTHER LAW? YES/FOR _________ NO/AGAINST __________ BALLOT ISSUE 3D SHALL ADAMS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 50 DEBT BE INCREASED $20 MILLION, WITH A MAXIMUM REPAYMENT COST OF $40.1 MILLION AND SHALL DISTRICT TAXES BE INCREASED UP TO $3.2 MILLION ANNUALLY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING SAFE SCHOOLS AND CLASSROOMS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY AND ENHANCING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: PROVIDING SAFETY AND SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS AS NEEDED INCLUDING FIRE ALARM UPGRADES, SECURITY CAMERAS, MORE SECURE ENTRY WAYS AND VESTIBULES AT SCHOOLS; PROVIDING MATCHING MONEY FOR ANY STATE “BEST” GRANTS TO REPAIR AND REPLACE AGING ROOFS; EXPANDING AND RENOVATING EXISTING FACILITIES FOR TEACHING HIGHTECH SCIENCE AND MATH BASED JOB SKILLS NEEDED FOR COLLEGE OR SUCCESS IN THE JOB MARKET OF THE FUTURE; ACQUIRING AND IN-
ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: PROVIDING SAFETY AND SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS AS NEEDED INCLUDING FIRE ALARM UPGRADES, SECURITY CAMERAS, MORE SECURE ENTRY WAYS AND VESTIBULES AT SCHOOLS; PROVIDING MATCHING MONEY FOR ANY STATE “BEST” GRANTS TO REPAIR AND REPLACE AGING ROOFS; EXPANDING AND RENOVATING EXISTING FACILITIES FOR TEACHING HIGHTECH SCIENCE AND MATH BASED JOB SKILLS NEEDED FOR COLLEGE OR SUCCESS IN THE JOB MARKET OF THE FUTURE; ACQUIRING AND INSTALLING AIR CONDITIONING UNITS IN THE FIVE REMAINING ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS CURRENTLY OPERATING WITHOUT THEM; EXTENDING THE LIFE OF CURRENT CLASSROOMS AND SCHOOLS BY REPAIRING, RENOVATING, AND/OR REPLACING ELECTRICAL WIRING, HEATING AND VENTILATION SYSTEMS, PLUMBING AND SEWER SYSTEMS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR FINISHES, AND SUCH OTHER IMPROVEMENTS AS NECESSARY; AND SHALL THE MILL LEVY BE INCREASED IN ANY YEAR, WITHOUT LIMITATION OF RATE AND IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF, PREMIUM, IF ANY, AND INTEREST ON SUCH DEBT OR ANY REFUNDING DEBT (OR TO CREATE A RESERVE FOR SUCH PAYMENT), SUCH DEBT TO BE EVIDENCED BY THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, INSTALLMENT SALES AGREEMENTS, LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS OR OTHER MULTIPLE-FISCAL YEAR FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS; SUCH DEBT TO BE SOLD IN ONE SERIES OR MORE, FOR A PRICE ABOVE OR BELOW THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF SUCH SERIES, ON TERMS AND CONDITIONS, AND WITH SUCH MATURITIES AS PERMITTED BY LAW AND AS THE DISTRICT MAY DETERMINE, INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR REDEMPTION OF THE DEBT PRIOR TO MATURITY WITH OR WITHOUT PAYMENT OF THE PREMIUM OF NOT TO EXCEED THREE PERCENT; AND SHALL THE DISTRICT'S DEBT LIMIT BE INCREASED FROM AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO 20% OF THE DISTRICT'S ASSESSED VALUE TO AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO 6% OF THE DISTRICT'S ACTUAL VALUE, AS CERTIFIED BY THE COUNTY ASSESSOR OF ADAMS COUNTY; AND SHALL SUCH TAX REVENUES AND THE EARNINGS FROM THE INVESTMENT OF SUCH DEBT PROCEEDS AND TAX REVENUES BE COLLECTED, RETAINED AND SPENT AS A VOTER APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE UNDER ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION OR ANY OTHER LAW?
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YES/FOR _________ NO/AGAINST __________ ADAMS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 14 BALLOT ISSUE 3E SHALL ADAMS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 14 TAXES BE INCREASED $4.985 MILLION IN 2015 AND BY SUCH AMOUNTS AS MAY BE GENERATED ANNUALLY THEREAFTER BY THE IMPOSITION OF AN ADDITIONAL MILL LEVY OF NOT TO EXCEED 8.168 MILLS FOR GENERAL FUND PURPOSES, INC L U D I N G BU T N OT L I M I TED TO: ADDING ADDITIONAL CLASSROOM SUPPORT TO IMPLEMENT NEW EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND PROGRAMS, INCLUDING EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND PRESCHOOL FOR 3 AND 4 YEAR OLDS; IMPLEMENTING AND INCREASING ADDITIONAL SERVICES, INCLUDING THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH SUPPORTING SUCH SERVICES AND NEW EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, SUCH AS SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS AND MATH (“STEAM”) AS WELL AS ADDITIONAL MUSIC PROGRAMS AND WORLD LANGUAGE PROGRAMS FOR 4TH THROUGH 8TH GRADE; AND SHALL THE DISTRICT BE AUTHORIZED TO COLLECT, RETAIN AND SPEND ALL REVENUES FROM SUCH TAXES AND THE EARNINGS FROM THE INVESTMENT OF SUCH REVENUES AS A VOTER APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE AND AN EXCEPTION TO THE LIMITS WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE APPLY UNDER ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION OR ANY OTHER LAW? YES/FOR _________ NO/AGAINST __________ BALLOT ISSUE 3F SHALL ADAMS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 14 DEBT BE INCREASED $95,700,000, WITH A MAXIMUM TOTAL REPAYMENT COST OF $199,500,000, AND SHALL DISTRICT TAXES BE INCREASED NOT MORE THAN $12,500,000 ANNUALLY FOR CAPITAL PURPOSES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: RENOVATING AND MODIFYING EXISTING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FACILITIES TO ACCOMMODATE UNIVERSAL PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR THREE AND FOUR YEAR OLDS; IMPROVING, UPGRADING, RENOVATING AND EQUIPPING 4TH AND 5TH GRADE FACILITIES IN ORDER TO PROMOTE ADVANCEMENT IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS AND MATHEMATICS; ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING AND EQUIPPING A SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS AND MATHEMATICS MIDDLE SCHOOL (STEAM MIDDLE SCHOOL); PROVIDING FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS BY REPAIRING, MODERNIZING, RENOVATING, AND/OR REPLACING AGING, DETERIORATING OR OBSOLETE INFRASTRUCTURE IN ORDER TO EXTEND THE LIFE OF CURRENT CLASSROOMS, SCHOOLS AND OTHER FACILITIES; AND SHALL THE MILL LEVY BE INCREASED IN ANY YEAR, WITHOUT LIMITATION OF RATE AND IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE ANNUAL PRINCIPAL OF, PREMIUM, IF ANY, AND INTEREST ON SUCH DEBT AS SET FORTH ABOVE OR ANY REFUNDING DEBT (OR TO CREATE A RESERVE FOR SUCH PAYMENT), SUCH DEBT TO BE EVIDENCED BY THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, INSTALLMENT SALES AGREEMENTS, LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS OR OTHER MULTIPLE-FISCAL YEAR FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS; SUCH DEBT TO BE SOLD IN ONE SERIES OR MORE, FOR A PRICE ABOVE OR BELOW THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF SUCH SERIES, ON TERMS AND CONDITIONS, AND WITH SUCH MATURITIES AS PERMITTED BY LAW AND AS THE DISTRICT MAY DETERMINE, INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR REDEMPTION OF THE DEBT PRIOR TO MATURIT Y WITHOUT PAYMENT OF THE PREMIUM; AND SHALL THE DISTRICT'S DEBT LIMIT BE INCREASED FROM AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO 20% OF THE DISTRICT'S ASSESSED VALUE TO AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO 6% OF THE DISTRICT'S ACTUAL VALUE, AS CERTIFIED BY THE COUNTY ASSESSOR OF ADAMS COUNTY; AND SHALL SUCH TAX REVENUES AND THE EARNINGS FROM THE INVESTMENT OF SUCH DEBT PROCEEDS AND TAX REVENUES BE COLLECTED, RETAINED AND SPENT AS A VOTER APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE UNDER ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION OR ANY OTHER LAW? YES/FOR _________ NO/AGAINST __________ DEER TRAIL SCHOOL DISTRICT 26J BALLOT QUESTION 3G Shall the two-term limitation on terms of office imposed by Article XVIII, § 11 of the Colorado Constitution be eliminated for the present and future elected school directors of the Deer Trail School District? YES/FOR _________ NO/AGAINST __________ BENNETT SCHOOL DISTRICT 29J BALLOT ISSUE 3H
NO/AGAINST __________ DEER TRAIL SCHOOL DISTRICT 26J BALLOT QUESTION 3G
32 Westminster Window Shall the two-term limitation on terms of
office imposed by Article XVIII, § 11 of the Colorado Constitution be eliminated for the present and future elected school directors of the Deer Trail School District?
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BENNETT SCHOOL DISTRICT 29J BALLOT ISSUE 3H SHALL BENNETT SCHOOL DISTRICT 29J TAXES BE INCREASED $1,200,000 FOR ONE YEAR ONLY (COLLECTION YEAR 2015), PROVIDED THAT BOND REDEMPTION TAXES BE DECREASED $1,200,000 IN THE SAME YEAR, WITH NO NET INCREASE IN TOTAL DISTRICT TAX REVENUES AS A RESULT OF THE APPROVED CHANGE IN USE OF THE REVENUES AND NO CHANGE IN THE 10.971 MILLS CURRENTLY LEVIED TO GENERATE SUCH REVENUES, WITH SUCH 2015 TAX REVENUES TO BE DEPOSITED IN THE DISTRICT’S GENERAL FUND RATHER THAN THE BOND REDEMPTION FUND AND USED SOLELY FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NEW TRANSPORTATION FLEET AND RELATED EQUIPMENT, AND SHALL SUCH 2015 TAX REVENU ES C ON S TITU TE A VOT ER AP PROVED REVENUE CHANGE AND AN EXCEPTION TO THE LIMITS THAT WOULD OTHERWISE APPLY UNDER ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION? YES/FOR _________ NO/AGAINST __________ ADAMS 12 FIVE STAR SCHOOLS BALLOT ISSUE 3I
GROWTH AND OVERCROWDING; AND SHALL THE MILL LEVY BE INCREASED IN ANY YEAR, WITHOUT LIMITATION OF RATE AND IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF, PREMIUM, IF ANY, AND INTEREST ON SUCH DEBT OR ANY REFUNDING DEBT (OR TO CREATE A RESERVE FOR SUCH PAYMENT), SUCH DEBT TO BE EVIDENCED BY THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, INSTALLMENT SALES AGREEMENTS, LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS OR OTHER MULTIPLEFISCAL YEAR FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS; SUCH DEBT TO BE SOLD IN ONE SERIES OR MORE, FOR A PRICE ABOVE OR BELOW THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF SUCH SERIES, ON TERMS AND CONDITIONS, AND WITH SUCH MATURITIES AS PERMITTED BY LAW AND AS THE DISTRICT MAY DETERMINE, INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR REDEMPTION OF THE DEBT PRIOR TO MATURITY WITH OR WITHOUT PAYMENT OF THE PREMIUM OF NOT TO EXCEED THREE PERCENT; AND SHALL THE DISTRICT'S DEBT LIMIT BE INCREASED FROM AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO 20% OF THE DISTRICT'S ASSESSED VALUE TO AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO 6% OF THE DISTRICT'S ACTUAL VALUE, AS CERTIFIED BY THE COUNTY ASSESSORS OF ADAMS COUNTY AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF BROOMFIELD; AND SHALL SUCH TAX REVENUES AND THE EARNINGS FROM THE INVESTMENT OF SUCH DEBT PROCEEDS AND TAX REVENUES BE COLLECTED, RETAINED AND SPENT AS A VOTER APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE UNDER ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION OR ANY OTHER LAW?
AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE ANNUAL DEBT SERVICE ON SUCH DEBT AS SET FORTH ABOVE OR ANY REFUNDING DEBT (OR TO CREATE A RESERVE FOR SUCH PAYMENT), SUCH DEBT TO BE EVIDENCED BY THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, INSTALLMENT SALES AGREEMENTS, LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS OR OTHER MULTIPLE-FISCAL YEAR FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS; SUCH DEBT TO BE SOLD IN ONE SERIES OR MORE, FOR A PRICE ABOVE OR BELOW THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF SUCH SERIES, ON TERMS AND CONDITIONS, AND WITH SUCH MATURITIES AS PERMITTED BY LAW AND AS THE DISTRICT MAY DETERMINE, INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR REDEMPTION OF THE DEBT PRIOR TO MATURITY WITH OR WITHOUT PAYMENT OF THE PREMIUM OF NOT TO EXCEED THREE PERCENT; AND SHALL THE DISTRICT'S DEBT LIMIT BE INCREASED FROM AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO 20% OF THE DISTRICT'S ASSESSED VALUE TO AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO 6% OF THE DISTRICT'S ACTUAL VALUE, AS CERTIFIED BY THE COUNTY ASSESSOR OF ADAMS COUNTY; AND SHALL SUCH TAX REVENUES AND THE EARNINGS FROM THE INVESTMENT OF SUCH DEBT PROCEEDS AND TAX REVENUES BE COLLECTED, RETAINED AND SPENT AS A VOTER APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE UNDER ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION OR ANY OTHER LAW?
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NORTH METRO FIRE RESCUE DISTRICT BALLOT ISSUE 4A
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ADAMS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 (MAPLETON) BALLOT ISSUE 3K
SHALL ADAMS 12 FIVE STAR SCHOOLS TAXES BE INCREASED $15 MILLION IN 2015 AND BY SUCH AMOUNTS AS MAY BE GENERATED ANNUALLY THEREAFTER BY THE IMPOSITION OF AN ADDITIONAL MILL LEVY OF NOT TO EXCEED 8.5 MILLS FOR GENERAL FUND PURPOSES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: PROVIDING STUDENTS AND TEACHERS WITH UPDATED TEXTBOOKS, TECHNOLOGY AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, ALONG WITH TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO ENHANCE STUDENT LEARNING; ATTRACTING AND RETAINING HIGHLY EFFECTIVE TEACHERS BY OFFERING SALARIES AND BENEFITS THAT ARE COMPETITIVE WITH FRONT RANGE SCHOOL DISTRICTS; OFFERING ADDITIONAL SPECIALIZED CLASSES FOR STUDENTS SUCH AS COMPUTER SCIENCE, VOCATIONAL, AND ADVANCED PLACEMENT CLASSES; RESTORING PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS, PREVIOUSLY CUT, IN ORDER TO BEST ENHANCE AND MAINTAIN THE VALUE OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS; AND SHALL SUCH TAX INCREASE BE AN ADDITIONAL PROPERTY TAX MILL LEVY IN EXCESS OF THE LEVY AUTHORIZED FOR THE DISTRICT’S GENERAL FUND, PURSUANT TO AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 22-54108, C.R.S.; AND SHALL THE DISTRICT BE AUTHORIZED TO COLLECT, RETAIN AND SPEND ALL REVENUES FROM SUCH TAXES AND THE EARNINGS FROM THE INVESTMENT OF SUCH REVENUES AS A VOTER APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE AND AN EXCEPTION TO THE LIMITS WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE APPLY UNDER ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION?
SHALL ADAMS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 (MAPLETON) TAXES BE INCREASED $2.5 MILLION ANNUALLY BEGINNING IN TAX COLLECTION YEAR 2015, AND BY WHATEVER AMOUNTS ARE GENERATED ANNUALLY THEREAFTER BY AN ADDITIONAL MILL LEVY O F 5 . 3 6 8 M I L LS , P R O V I D E D , HOWEVER, THAT IN THE EVENT 5.368 MILLS DOES NOT PRODUCE $2.5 MILLION IN REVENUE, THEN THE MILL LEVY MAY BE INCREASED TO SUCH A RATE AS WILL PRODUCE $2.5 MILLION, PURSUANT TO AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 22-54-108, C.R.S., SUCH ADDITIONAL REVENUES TO BE DEPOSITED IN THE GENERAL FUND AND USED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: EXPAND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTION, INCLUDING SUMMER PROGRAMS; AND HELP STUDENTS CONTINUE TO SUCCEED AND MAINTAIN THE DISTRICT’S HIGH COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE RATE; PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH TECHNOLOGY NECESSARY TO DEVELOP AND ENHANCE THE SKILLS NEEDED FOR SUCCESS IN COLLEGE AND THE WORKPLACE; ATTRACT AND RETAIN QUALITY TEACHERS; AND SHALL THE DISTRICT BE AUTHORIZED TO COLLECT, RETAIN AND SPEND ALL REVENUES FROM SUCH TAXES AND THE EARNINGS FROM THE INVESTMENT OF SUCH REVENUES AS A VOTER APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE AND AN EXCEPTION TO THE LIMITS WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE APPLY UNDER ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION OR ANY OTHER LAW?
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BALLOT ISSUE 3J
BALLOT ISSUE 3L
SHALL ADAMS 12 FIVE STAR SCHOOLS DEBT BE INCREASED $220 MILLION, WITH A REPAYMENT COST OF $441.8 MILLION, AND SHALL DISTRICT TAXES BE INCREASED $35.4 MILLION ANNUALLY TO FINANCE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, WHICH CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, AND MONITORED BY A CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: EXTENDING TH E U S E FU L L I F E OF EXI ST I N G SCHOOL BUILDINGS BY REPAIRING, MAINTAINING AND REPLACING LEAKING ROOFS, LOW-FUNCTIONING HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS, AND PLUMBING; MODERNIZING, UPDATING, RENOVATING, AND EQUIPPING CLASSROOMS TO PROMOTE THE TEACHING OFSKILLS NECESSARY TO PREPARE STUDENTS TO COMPETE IN THE 21ST CENTURY WORKFORCE; UPDATING AND ENHANCING SCHOOL BUILDINGS IN ORDER TO IMPROVE SAFETY AND SECURITY; EXPANDING AND EQUIPPING THREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND CONSTRUCTING AND EQUIPPING TWO NEW SCHOOLS TO ADDRESS GROWTH AND OVERCROWDING; AND SHALL THE MILL LEVY BE INCREASED IN ANY YEAR, WITHOUT LIMITATION OF RATE AND IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF, PREMIUM, IF ANY, AND INTEREST ON SUCH DEBT OR ANY REFUNDING DEBT (OR TO CREATE A RESERVE FOR SUCH PAYMENT), SUCH DEBT TO BE EVIDENCED BY THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, INSTALLMENT SALES AGREEMENTS, LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS OR OTHER MULTIPLEFISCAL YEAR FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS; SUCH DEBT TO BE SOLD IN ONE SERIES OR MORE, FOR A PRICE ABOVE OR BELOW THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF SUCH SERIES, ON TERMS AND CONDITIONS, AND WITH SUCH MATURITIES AS PERMITTED BY LAW AND AS THE DISTRICT MAY DETERMINE, INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR REDEMPTION OF THE DEBT PRIOR TO MATURITY WITH OR WITHOUT PAYMENT OF THE PREMIUM OF NOT TO EXCEED THREE PERCENT; AND SHALL THE DISTRICT'S DEBT LIMIT BE INCREASED FROM AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO 20% OF THE DISTRICT'S ASSESSED VALUE TO AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO 6% OF THE DISTRICT'S ACTUAL VALUE, AS CERTIFIED BY THE COUNTY ASSESSORS OF ADAMS COUNTY AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF BROOMFIELD; AND SHALL SUCH TAX REVENUES AND THE EARNINGS FROM THE INVESTMENT OF SUCH DEBT PROCEEDS AND TAX REVENUES BE COLLECTED, RETAINED AND SPENT AS A VOTER APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE UNDER ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION OR ANY OTHER LAW?
SHALL ADAMS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 (MAPLETON) DEBT BE INCREASED $67 MILLION, WITH A MAXIMUM TOTAL REPAYMENT COST OF $119 MILLION, AND SHALL DISTRICT TAXES BE INCREASED NOT MORE THAN $7.8 MILLION ANNUALLY, IN ORDER TO: CONSTRUCT, ACQUIRE, IMPROVE, EQUIP AND PROVIDE IMPROVEMENTS TO DISTRICT FACILITIES; EXTEND THE USEFUL LIFE OF AGING SCHOOL BUILDINGS BY MAKING NECESSARY REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO FLOORING, ROOFS, HVAC SYSTEMS, PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND/OR UNDERTAKING RENOVATIONS OR REPLACEMENTS WHERE NECESSARY; RENOVATE AND REPAIR SCHOOL BUILDINGS TO IMPROVE SECURITY AND COMPLY WITH CURRENT SAFETY CODES, SUCH AS UPDATED FIRE SYSTEMS; PROVIDED, HOWEVER THAT SUCH EXPENDITURES SHALL BE MONITORED BY A BOARD APPOINTED CITIZEN’S BOND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, AND SHALL THE MILL LEVY BE INCREASED IN ANY YEAR, WITHOUT LIMITATION OF RATE AND IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE ANNUAL DEBT SERVICE ON SUCH DEBT AS SET FORTH ABOVE OR ANY REFUNDING DEBT (OR TO CREATE A RESERVE FOR SUCH PAYMENT), SUCH DEBT TO BE EVIDENCED BY THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, INSTALLMENT SALES AGREEMENTS, LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS OR OTHER MULTIPLE-FISCAL YEAR FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS; SUCH DEBT TO BE SOLD IN ONE SERIES OR MORE, FOR A PRICE ABOVE OR BELOW THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF SUCH SERIES, ON TERMS AND CONDITIONS, AND WITH SUCH MATURITIES AS PERMITTED BY LAW AND AS THE DISTRICT MAY DETERMINE, INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR REDEMPTION OF THE DEBT PRIOR TO MATURITY WITH OR WITHOUT PAYMENT OF THE PREMIUM OF NOT TO EXCEED THREE PERCENT; AND SHALL THE DISTRICT'S DEBT LIMIT BE INCREASED FROM AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO 20% OF THE DISTRICT'S ASSESSED VALUE TO AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO 6% OF THE DISTRICT'S ACTUAL VALUE, AS CERTIFIED BY THE COUNTY ASSESSOR OF ADAMS COUNTY; AND SHALL SUCH TAX REVENUES AND THE EARNINGS FROM THE INVESTMENT OF SUCH DEBT PROCEEDS AND TAX REVENUES BE COLLECTED, RETAINED AND SPENT AS A VOTER APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE UNDER ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION OR ANY OTHER LAW?
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SHALL NORTH METRO FIRE RESCUE DISTRICT TAXES BE INCREASED $5.1 MILLION ANNUALLY IN THE FIRST FULL FISCAL YEAR OR BY SUCH AMOUNT AS MAY BE RAISED ANNUALLY THEREAFTER BY THE IMPOSITION OF AN ADDITIONAL AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX RATE OF UP TO 3.5 MILLS, COMMENCING IN COLLECTION YEAR 2015, AND CONTINUING THEREAFTER, RESULTING IN A TOTAL DISTRICT PROPERTY TAX RATE, EXCLUSIVE OF REFUNDS, ABATEMENTS OR DEBT SERVICE, NOT TO EXCEED 13.226 MILLS, TO BE USED BY THE DISTRICT FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES, MAINTENANCE AND OTHER BUDGET EXPENSES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: AVOIDING CUTS IN EMERGENCY SERVICES AND MAINTAINING 911 RESPONSE TIMES; IMPROVING 911 RESPONSE TIMES IN DEFICIENT AREAS; PROVIDING FIREFIGHTERS ESSENTIAL SAFETY GEAR AND COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS AIR PACKS AND RADIOS; REPLACING AGING EMERGENCY RESPONSE VEHICLES; AND REPAIRING FIRE STATIONS TO ADDRESS CRITICAL SAFETY HAZARDS AND EXTEND THEIR USEFUL LIFE; AND SHALL THE DISTRICT BE AUTHORIZED TO COLLECT, RETAIN AND SPEND THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH ADDITIONAL PROPERTY TAX RATE AS A VOTER-APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE, OFFSET AND EXCEPTION TO THE LIMITS WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE APPLY UNDER ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION OR ANY OTHER LAW AND AS A PERMANENT WAIVER OF THE LIMITATIONS SET FORTH UNDER SECTION 29-1-301, C.R.S.? YES/FOR _________ NO/AGAINST __________ CENTRAL COLORADO WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT BALLOT ISSUE 4B SHALL CENTRAL COLORADO WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT TAXES BE INCREASED UP TO $750,000 ANNUALLY THROUGH A STATUTORILY LIMITED MILL LEVY IMPOSED AT A RATE S U FF I C I E N T T O P R O D U C E T H E AMOUNT SPECIFIED ABOVE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF, AMONG OTHER THINGS: PROVIDING A STABLE WATER SUPPLY TO SUPPORT AND ASSIST FAMILY FARMS, RANCHES AND MUNICIPALITIES, AND PREVENT LOCAL FARM AND RANCH DRY-UPS, MAINTAINING THE DISTRICT’S ABILITY TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE, SAFE WATER AS EFFICIENTLY AS POSSIBLE, MAINTAINING RESERVOIRS AND WATER STORAGE SITES IN WELD, ADAMS AND MORGAN COUNTIES, REPAIRING INFRASTRUCTURE THAT WAS DAMAGED IN LAST YEAR’S FLOODS, AND HELPING TO PREVENT FUTURE DAMAGE, IMPROVING WATER YIELD BY MAINTAINING INFRASTRUCTURE THAT CAN EFFECTIVELY CAPTURE WATER FOR STORAGE, AND ENHANCING THE SAFETY AND QUALITY OF OUR WATER BY EXPANDING THE DISTRICT’S WATER QUALITY TESTING PROGRAM, WHICH TAXES SHALL BE DEPOSITED INTO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE DISTRICT, SHALL BE IN ADDITION TO THE PROPERTY TAXES CURRENTLY LEVIED FOR THE GENERAL FUND AND SHALL CONSTITUTE A VOTER APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE AND AN EXCEPTION TO THE LIMITATION SET FORTH IN SECTION 29-1-301 OF THE COLORADO REVISED STATUTES? YES/FOR _________ NO/AGAINST __________ BALLOT ISSUE 4C IN ORDER TO ALLOW CENTRAL COLORADO WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT TO: RECEIVE SIGNIFICANT STATE GRANTS THAT THE DISTRICT IS CURRENTLY NOT PERMITTED TO RECEIVE, PROVIDE A MORE STABLE WATER SUPPLY FOR FAMILY FARMS, RANCHES, AND MUNICIPALITIES IN ADAMS, WELD AND MORGAN C OU N TIES, OBTAIN AD D ITION AL AVAILABLE WATER RIGHTS AND WATER STORAGE, AND PROVIDED THAT THE DISTRICT’S MILL LEVY RATE SHALL NOT BE INCREASED WITHOUT FUTURE VOTER APPROVAL, SHALL THE DISTRICT BE AUTHORIZED TO COLLECT, RETAIN AND EXPEND ALL EXCESS REVENUES AND OTHER FUNDS COLLECTED IN CALENDAR YEAR 2015 AND IN EACH SUBSEQUENT CALENDAR YEAR THEREAFTER WITHOUT FURTHER VOTER APPROVAL, NOTWITHSTANDING THE LIMITATIONS OF ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION OR TH E L IM ITATION S SET FORTH IN SECTION 29-1-301 OF THE COLORADO REVISED STATUTES?
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YES/FOR _________ NO/AGAINST __________ ADAMS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 (MAPLETON) BALLOT ISSUE 3K SHALL ADAMS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 (MAPLETON) TAXES BE INCREASED $2.5 MILLION ANNUALLY BEGINNING IN TAX COLLECTION YEAR 2015, AND BY WHATEVER AMOUNTS ARE GENERATED ANNUALLY THEREAFTER BY AN ADDITIONAL MILL LEVY OF 5.368 MILLS, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT IN THE EVENT 5.368 MILLS DOES NOT PRODUCE $2.5 MILLION IN REVENUE, THEN THE MILL LEVY MAY BE INCREASED TO SUCH A RATE AS WILL PRODUCE $2.5 MILLION, PURSUANT TO AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 22-54-108, C.R.S., SUCH ADDITIONAL REVENUES TO BE DEPOSITED IN THE GENERAL FUND AND USED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: EXPAND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTION, INCLUDING SUMMER PROGRAMS; AND HELP STUDENTS CONTINUE TO SUCCEED AND MAINTAIN THE DISTRICT’S HIGH COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE RATE; PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH TECHNOLOGY NECESSARY TO DEVELOP AND
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SHALL STRASBURG METROPOLITAN PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT TAXES BE INCREASED $150,000 ANNUALLY, FOR TAX COLLECTION YEAR 2015, AND BY SUCH ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS RAISED ANNUALLY THEREAFTER BY AN AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX MILL LEVY IMPOSED AT A RATE OF UP TO 2.0 MILLS OR SUCH LESSER RATE AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL DETERMINE, WHICH TAXES SHALL BE USED FOR ALL DISTRICT PURPOSES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: PROVIDING FUNDS
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BE IN ADDITION TO THE PROPERTY TAXES CURRENTLY LEVIED FOR THE GENERAL FUND AND SHALL CONSTITUTE A VOTER APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE AND AN EXCEPTION TO THE LIMITATION SET FORTH IN SECTION 29-1-301 OF THE COLORADO REVISED STATUTES?
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YES/FOR _________ NO/AGAINST __________ BALLOT ISSUE 4C
IN ORDER TO ALLOW CENTRAL COLORADO WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT TO: RECEIVE SIGNIFICANT STATE GRANTS THAT THE DISTRICT IS CURRENTLY NOT PERMITTED TO RECEIVE, PROVIDE A MORE STABLE WATER SUPPLY FOR FAMILY FARMS, RANCHES, AND MUNICIPALITIES IN ADAMS, WELD AND MORGAN C OU N TIES, OBTAIN AD D ITION AL AVAILABLE WATER RIGHTS AND WATER STORAGE, AND PROVIDED THAT THE DISTRICT’S MILL LEVY RATE SHALL NOT BE INCREASED WITHOUT FUTURE VOTER APPROVAL, SHALL THE DISTRICT BE AUTHORIZED TO COLLECT, RETAIN AND EXPEND ALL EXCESS REVENUES AND OTHER FUNDS COLLECTED IN CALENDAR YEAR 2015 AND IN EACH SUBSEQUENT CALENDAR YEAR THEREAFTER WITHOUT FURTHER VOTER APPROVAL, NOTWITHSTANDING THE LIMITATIONS OF ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION OR TH E L IM ITATION S SET FORTH IN SECTION 29-1-301 OF THE COLORADO REVISED STATUTES? YES/FOR _________ NO/AGAINST __________ STRASBURG METROPOLITAN PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT BALLOT ISSUE 4D AN ISSUE REGARDING AUTHORIZATION TO COLLECT AND SPEND ANY AND ALL AMOUNTS RECEIVED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ALL AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAXES IMPOSED, COLLECTED OR AUTHORIZED BY LAW TO BE IMPOSED AND COLLECTED BY THE DISTRICT AND APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURE THEREOF AS AN EXCEPTION TO SPENDING LIMITATIONS UNDER THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION AND APPLICABLE COLORADO STATUTES SHALL STRASBURG METROPOLITAN PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT TAXES BE INCREASED $150,000 ANNUALLY, FOR TAX COLLECTION YEAR 2015, AND BY SUCH ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS RAISED ANNUALLY THEREAFTER BY AN AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX MILL LEVY IMPOSED AT A RATE OF UP TO 2.0 MILLS OR SUCH LESSER RATE AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL DETERMINE, WHICH TAXES SHALL BE USED FOR ALL DISTRICT PURPOSES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, PERSONNEL SALARIES, OF OR RELATING TO A COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER AND PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES AND APPURTENANCES, AND SHALL THE REVENUE FROM SUCH TAXES BE COLLECTED AND SPENT BY THE DISTRICT AS VOTER-APPROVED REVENUE CHANGES WITHIN THE MEANING OF ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION AND AN EXCEPTION TO THE LIMITATIONS SET FORTH IN C.R.S. § 29-1-301 OR ANY OTHER APPLICABLE PROVISION OF THE COLORADO REVISED STATUTES, AS AMENDED, OR THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION, AS AMENDED, WHICH PURPORT TO LIMIT THE DISTRICT’S REVENUES OR EXPENDITURES, ALL WITHOUT LIMITING, IN ANY YEAR, THE AMOUNT OF OTHER REVENUES THAT MAY BE COLLECTED AND SPENT BY THE DISTRICT? YES/FOR _________ NO/AGAINST __________ BALLOT ISSUE 4E AN ISSUE REGARDING AUTHORIZATION TO INCUR GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT AND IMPOSE AND COLLECT AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAXES FOR REPAYMENT THEREOF AND SPEND ANY AND ALL AMOUNTS RECEIVED AND APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURE THEREOF AS AN EXCEPTION TO SPENDING LIMITATIONS UNDER THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION AND APPLICABLE COLORADO STATUTES SHALL STRASBURG METROPOLITAN PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT DEBT BE INCREASED UP TO $6,760,300, WITH A MAXIMUM REPAYMENT COST OF UP TO $10,818,500 MILLION, AND SHALL DISTRICT TAXES BE INCREASED UP TO $497,435 ANNUALLY FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE COST OF PLANNING, ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTING AND EQUIPPING, ON LAND WITHIN STRASBURG METROPOLITAN PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT, AN EXPANDED COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER EXPECTED TO INCLUDE, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE FOLLOWING: FULL SIZED MULTI-PURPOSE GYM/IN D OOR WAL K/J OG TR AC K, WEIGHT-CARDIO FACILITIES/GROUP, FITNESS ROOMS/LOCKER ROOMS, MEETING ROOMS/CONFERENCE ROOM/RENTAL SPACE, SENIOR AND TEEN GATH ER IN G AR EAS/C H IL D WATCH AREA, A GYMNASTICS/MARTIAL ARTS GYM, REMOVAL OF EXISTING SOFTBALL FIELD, EXPANDED PARKING. CONSTRUCTION OF MAINTENANCE FACILITY
ALLY FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE COST OF PLANNING, ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTING AND EQUIPPING, ON LAND WITHIN STRASBURG METROPOLITAN PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT, AN EXPANDED COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER EXPECTED TO INCLUDE, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE FOLLOWING: FULL SIZED MULTI-PURPOSE GY M/ I N D OOR WAL K/ J OG TR AC K, WEIGHT-CARDIO FACILITIES/GROUP, FITNESS ROOMS/LOCKER ROOMS, MEETING ROOMS/CONFERENCE ROOM/RENTAL SPACE, SENIOR AND T EEN GATH ER I N G AR EAS/ C H I LD WATCH AREA, A GYMNASTICS/MARTIAL ARTS GYM, REMOVAL OF EXISTING SOFTBALL FIELD, EXPANDED PARKING. CONSTRUCTION OF MAINTENANCE FACILITY
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SUCH DEBT TO CONSIST OF THE ISSUANCE AND PAYMENT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, WHICH BONDS SHALL BEAR INTEREST AT A MAXIMUM NET EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE NOT TO EXCEED 4.9% PER ANNUM AND BE ISSUED, DATED AND SOLD AT SUCH TIME OR TIMES, AT SUCH PRICES (AT, ABOVE OR BELOW PAR) AND IN SUCH MANNER AND CONTAINING SUCH TERMS, NOT INCONSISTENT HEREWITH, AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY DETERMINE; SHALL AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAXES BE LEVIED IN ANY YEAR, WITHOUT LIMITATION, AS TO RATE AND IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF, PREMIUM IF ANY, AND INTEREST ON SUCH BONDS AS THE SAME BECOME DUE; AND SHALL THE EARNINGS ON THE INVESTMENT OF THE REVENUES FROM SUCH TAXES AND THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH BONDS BE COLLECTED AND SPENT BY THE DISTRICT AS A VOTER-APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE? YES/FOR _________ NO/AGAINST __________ BALLOT ISSUE 4F AN ISSUE REGARDING AUTHORIZATION TO INCUR GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT AND IMPOSE AND COLLECT AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAXES FOR REPAYMENT THEREOF AND SPEND ANY AND ALL AMOUNTS RECEIVED AND APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURE THEREOF AS AN EXCEPTION TO SPENDING LIMITATIONS UNDER THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION AND APPLICABLE COLORADO STATUTES SHALL STRASBURG METROPOLITAN PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT DEBT BE INCREASED UP TO $8,560,300, WITH A MAXIMUM REPAYMENT COST OF UP TO $13,699,040 MILLION, AND SHALL DISTRICT TAXES BE INCREASED UP TO $629,882 ANUALLY FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE COST OF PLANNING, ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTING AND EQUIPPING, EXPANDED AND NEW FACILITIES OF AND IN THE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER, COMMUNITY CENTER PARK AND THE NORTH SPORTS COMPLEX WITHIN THE STRASBURG METROPOLITAN PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT, AN EXPANDED COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS EXPECTED TO INCLUDE, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE FOLLOWING: AN EXPANDED COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER: FULL SIZED MULTI-PURPOSE GYM/INDOOR WALK/JOG TRACK, WEIGHT-CARDIO FACILITIES/GROUP FITNESS ROOMS/LOCKER ROOMS, MEETING ROOMS/CONFERENCE ROOM/RENTAL SPACE, SENIOR AND TEEN GATHERING AREAS/CHILD WATCH AREA, A GYMNASTICS/MARTIAL ARTS GYM, REMOVAL OF EXISTING SOFTBALL FIELD, EXPANDED PARKING, IMPROVED AND EXPANDED PARK FACILI T I E S : P L A Y G R O U N D RENOVATION/SPRAY & SPLASH PARK, IMPROVED TRAILS AND WALKWAYS, PICNIC SHELTER FACILITIES/RESTROOM & CONCESSION FACILITIES REPLACEMENT SOFTBALL FIELD WITH LIGHTS, SKATE PARK/SECURIT Y LIGHTING SUCH DEBT TO CONSIST OF THE ISSUANCE AND PAYMENT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, WHICH BONDS SHALL BEAR INTEREST AT A MAXIMUM NET EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE NOT TO EXCEED 4.9% PER ANNUM AND BE ISSUED, DATED AND SOLD AT SUCH TIME OR TIMES, AT SUCH PRICES, AT, ABOVE OR BELOW PAR, AND IN SUCH MANNER AND CONTAINING SUCH TERMS, NOT INCONSISTENT HEREWITH, AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY DETERMINE; SHALL AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAXES BE LEVIED IN ANY YEAR, WITHOUT LIMITATION AS TO RATE AND IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF, PREMIUM IF ANY, AND INTEREST ON SUCH BONDS AS THE SAME BECOME DUE; AND SHALL THE EARNINGS ON THE INVESTMENT OF THE REVENUES FROM SUCH TAXES AND THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH BONDS BE COLLECTED AND SPENT BY THE DISTRICT AS A VOTER-APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE?
THE REVENUES FROM SUCH TAXES AND THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH BONDS BE COLLECTED AND SPENT BY THE DISTRICT AS A VOTER-APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE?
October 2, 2014
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NORTH RANGE VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT BALLOT ISSUE 5A
SHALL NORTH RANGE VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT TAXES BE INCREASED $230,000 ANNUALLY, OR BY SUCH LESSER ANNUAL AMOUNT AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO PAY THE DISTRICT’S OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, AND OTHER EXPENSES: SUCH TAXES TO CONSIST OF AN AD VALOREM MILL LEVY IMPOSED WITHOUT LIMITATION OF RATE OR WITH SUCH LIMITATIONS AS MAY BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD, AND IN AMOUNTS SUFFICIENT TO PRODUCE THE ANNUAL INCREASE SET FORTH ABOVE OR SUCH LESSER AMOUNT AS MAY BE NECESSARY, TO BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE DISTRICT'S OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, AND OTHER EXPENSES; AND SHALL THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH TAXES AND INVESTMENT INCOME THEREON BE COLLECTED AND SPENT BY THE DISTRICT AS A VOTER-APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE IN 2014 AND IN EACH YEAR THEREAFTER, WITHOUT REGARD TO ANY SPENDING, REVENUE-RAISING, OR OTHER LIMITATION CONTAINED WITHIN ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION, OR SECTION 29-1-301, COLORADO REVISED STATUTES? YES/FOR _________ NO/AGAINST __________ STATE OF COLORADO CERTIFIED WRITE-IN CANDIDATES FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION Below is a list of the certified write-in candidates who have filed the required paperwork with the Secretary of State. These candidates may not be listed on the ballot; however, voters may write the candidate’s name on the ballot in the appropriate space provided in order to cast a vote for that candidate. As a result, any ballot containing the districts below must contain a write-in line. A write-in vote should be counted if the write-in line on the ballot includes at least a reasonably correct interpretation of the candidate’s last name and the voter fills in the target area next to the write-in line. For more information, please review sections 1-4-1103, 1-5-407(3), 1-7-114, and 1-7304, C.R.S., SOS Rule 18, and the Voter Intent Guide. United States Senator (01) Willoughby Unaffiliated (02) Kathleen Rosewater Cunningham Republican Governor/Lieutenant Governor (01) Marcus Giavanni / Joshua Yballa Unaffiliated / Republican District L Regional Transportation District Director (01) Greg Duran ADAMS COUNTY CERTIFIED WRITE-IN CANDIDATE FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION Below is the name of the certified write-in candidate who has filed the required paperwork with the Adams County Clerk and Recorder. This candidate is not listed on the ballot; however, voters who wish to vote for the write-in candidate may write the candidate’s name in the appropriate space provided and mark the oval to the right. COUNTY SURVEYOR (01) Timothy George Thoms Democrat Sample ballots will be available online at www.govotecolorado.com by accessing your voter registration record. Visit the Adams County Election website at www.adamscountyelections.org or call the Adams County Election Office at 720523-6500 for other election information. DATED at Brighton, Colorado, this 26th day of September, 2014. ADAMS COUNTY CLERK & RECORDER ELECTION DEPARTMENT Karen Long, Clerk and Recorder 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite E3102 Brighton, CO 80601 720-523-6500 Legal Notice No.: 00316 First Publication: October 2, 2014 Last Publication: October 9, 2014 Publisher: Westminster Window
YES/FOR _________ NO/AGAINST __________ NORTH RANGE VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT BALLOT ISSUE 5A SHALL NORTH RANGE VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT TAXES BE INCREASED $230,000 ANNUALLY, OR BY SUCH LESSER ANNUAL AMOUNT AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO PAY THE DISTRICT’S OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, AND OTHER EXPENSES: SUCH TAXES TO CONSIST OF AN AD VALOREM MILL LEVY IMPOSED WITHOUT LIMITATION OF RATE OR WITH SUCH LIMITATIONS AS MAY BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD, AND IN AMOUNTS SUFFICIENT TO PRODUCE THE ANNUAL INCREASE SET FORTH ABOVE OR SUCH LESSER AMOUNT AS MAY BE NECESSARY, TO BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE DISTRICT'S OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, AND OTHER EXPENSES; AND SHALL THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH TAXES AND INVESTMENT INCOME THEREON BE COLLECTED AND SPENT BY THE DISTRICT AS A VOTER-APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE IN 2014 AND IN EACH YEAR THEREAFTER, WITHOUT REGARD TO ANY SPENDING, REVENUE-RAISING, OR OTHER LIMITATION CONTAINED WITHIN ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION, OR SECTION 29-1-301, COLORADO REVISED STATUTES?
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SUCH DEBT TO CONSIST OF THE ISSUANCE AND PAYMENT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, WHICH BONDS SHALL BEAR INTEREST AT A MAXIMUM NET EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE NOT TO EXCEED 4.9% PER ANNUM AND BE ISSUED, DATED AND SOLD AT SUCH TIME OR TIMES, AT SUCH PRICES (AT, ABOVE OR BELOW PAR) AND IN SUCH MANNER AND CONTAINING SUCH TERMS, NOT INCONSISTENT HEREWITH, AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY DETERMINE; SHALL AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAXES BE LEVIED IN ANY YEAR, WITHOUT LIMITATION, AS TO RATE AND IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF, PREMIUM IF ANY, AND INTEREST ON SUCH BONDS AS THE SAME BECOME DUE; AND SHALL THE EARNINGS ON THE INVESTMENT OF THE REVENUES FROM SUCH TAXES AND THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH BONDS BE COLLECTED AND SPENT BY THE DISTRICT AS A VOTER-APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE? YES/FOR _________ NO/AGAINST __________ BALLOT ISSUE 4F AN ISSUE REGARDING AUTHORIZATION TO INCUR GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT AND IMPOSE AND COLLECT AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAXES FOR REPAYMENT THEREOF AND SPEND ANY AND ALL AMOUNTS RECEI VED AND APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURE THEREOF AS AN EXCEPTION TO SPENDING LIMITATIONS UNDER THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION AND APPLICABLE COLORADO STATUTES SHALL STRASBURG METROPOLITAN PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT DEBT BE INCREASED UP TO $8,560,300, WITH A MAXIMUM REPAYMENT COST OF UP TO $13,699,040 MILLION, AND SHALL DISTRICT TAXES BE INCREASED UP TO $629,882 ANUALLY FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE COST OF PLANNING, ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTING AND EQUIPPING, EXPANDED AND NEW FACILITIES OF AND IN THE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER, COMMUNITY
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A write-in vote should be counted if the write-in line on the ballot includes at least a reasonably correct interpretation of the candidate’s last name and the voter fills in the target area next to the write-in line. For more information, please review sections 1-4-1103, 1-5-407(3), 1-7-114, and 1-7304, C.R.S., SOS Rule 18, and the Voter Intent Guide. United States Senator
(01) Willoughby DENVER | CASTLE ROCK | 303.751.5772 | DDFL.ORG Unaffiliated (02) Kathleen Rosewater Cunningham Republican