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Idaho Springs community garden grows veggies, camaraderie

Ursula Cruzalegui wants people to smile when they look at the community garden in Idaho Springs.

“It’s a good central space,” Cruzalegui, president of the nonpro t Scraps-to-Soil, said of the 20-plot garden across from Courtney-RileyCooper Park. “I want people to stop by not just because they have a plot but because they can come in and

enjoy the shade and the benches. People think it has a fence and gates, so you can’t go in, but everyone is welcome.”

Cris Slaymaker, the garden leader for Scraps-to-Soil, which operates the garden, said the community garden was really important.

“We encourage gardeners to grow vegetables,” Slaymaker said. “It’s incredibly empowering to grow your own food, and the garden provides a sense of community. People who

would never run into each other connect over gardening together.”

Since Idaho Springs provides the land, 51% of the gardeners must be Idaho Springs residents, and the remainder come from around the county, Slaymaker said.

In 2010, Scraps-to-Soil asked the Idaho Springs City Council to provide land for a community garden, and the garden opened the next year

Floyd Hill parcel to remain undeveloped

Albert Frei & Sons donates

18 acres to Mountain Area Land Trust

e pristine landscape on Floyd Hill that some consider the gateway to Clear Creek County will remain that way forever.

at’s because Albert Frei and Sons purchased a developer’s option on 18 acres known as the Homestead parcel and donated it to the Mountain Area Land Trust. MALT property can never be developed.

“ e company contacted us and asked if we would be open to accepting the property,” said Lynn Caligiuri, executive director of the Mountain Area Land Trust. “We know that neighborhood has for years been really interested in making sure it stayed protected and conserved. In light of that and the wildlife that uses that area, how could we say no?”

She said standing up for wildlife

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and natural resources was part of MALT’s mission to make sure it is protected forever.

e meadow at Floyd Hill can be seen from another MALT-conserved property, Floyd Hill Open Space, which is on the north side of Interstate 70. e Homestead parcel is at the northeast corner of Homestead Road and Beaver Brook Canyon Road. It is generally across the street from Ski Country Antiques & Home. It abuts the Clear Creek High School property.

Becky Jo Rigo with Albert Frei & Sons said one of the company’s

principles is to work with the community.

“(Albert Frei Jr.) knew this was a shining star for the neighbors on Floyd Hill,” she said. “We met and had focus groups with homeowners associations, and they all unanimously wanted to conserve the land and keep it for open space.”

She added that many people consider this property the front door to Clear Creek County.

“A lot of residents don’t want to look at high-density residential on that property,” she said. “ ey want to keep the viewshed.”

In 2018, a developer was interested in developing the Homestead property, which is already zoned and approved for 188 apartments plus some commercial development.

Weather Observations for Georgetown, Colorado

Week of July 3, 2023

Weather Observations for Georgetown, Colorado

Week of July 3, 2023

A local National Weather Service volunteer observer makes temperature and precipitation observations each day at about 8 a.m. at the Georgetown Weather Station. Wind observations are made at Georgetown Lake. “Max” and “Min” temperatures are from digital displays of a “MMTS” (“Maximum/Minimum Temperature System”); “Mean daily” temperature is the calculated average of the max and min. “Total Precipitation” is inches of rainfall plus melted snow. “Snowfall” is inches of snow that accumulated during the preceding 24 hours. T = Trace of precipitation. NR = Not Reported. “Peak wind gust at Georgetown Lake” is the velocity in miles per hour and the time of the maximum wind gust that occurred during the 24 hours preceding the observation time. Historic data are based on the period of record for which statistical data have been compiled (about 54 years within the period 1893-2022). Any weather records noted are based on a comparison of the observed value with the historical data set.

A local National Weather Service volunteer observer makes temperature and precipitation observations each day at about 8 a.m. at the Georgetown Weather Station. Wind observations are made at Georgetown Lake. “Max” and “Min” temperatures are from digital displays of a “MMTS” (“Maximum/Minimum Temperature System”); “Mean daily” temperature is the calculated average of the max and min. “Total Precipitation” is inches of rainfall plus melted snow. “Snowfall” is inches of snow that accumulated during the preceding 24 hours. T = Trace of precipitation. NR = Not Reported. “Peak wind gust at Georgetown Lake” is the velocity in miles per hour and the time of the maximum wind gust that occurred during the 24 hours preceding the observation time. Historic data are based on the period of record for which statistical data have been compiled (about 54 years within the period 1893-2022). Any weather records noted are based on a comparison of the observed value with the historical data set.

Day and date of observation (2023)

Clear Creek parents look at solutions to the county’s child-care desert

Clear Creek parents who need child care for their infants and toddlers will have to rely on themselves until other options become available, parents and o cials at a meeting on the county’s child-care needs determined.

Money and training are available if parents want to start in-home child care, and Expanding Early Child Care and Learning in Clear Creek County, a nonpro t looking to help ease the child-care desert in the county, plans to host a meeting in late July to discuss steps to start such businesses.

Two dozen parents and ocials from government, nonpro ts and schools attended a town hall meeting on June 29 hosted by the nonpro t to discuss the di culties nding child care for their infant and toddler children.

“We are trying to get a conversation with all stakeholders to gure out what solutions we have available,” Jessica Tribbett, who organized the meeting, told attendees. She reminded parents throughout the county to ll out a child care needs survey to give the organization a better idea of parents’ needs at https://clearcreekeecl.wixsite.com/ childcare-townhall.

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Idaho Springs Mayor Chuck Harmon told the group how important early child care was for the city and the county.

“We recognize this is a crisis,” Harmon said. Child care is more than just an amenity. It a ects your ability to work and live here.”

Pam Marsh, president of the organization’s board, said the organiza-

tion was committed to expanding child care for infants through age 5.

A 2019 study found that child care was needed in the county, and families were staying home rather than working to be with their children, or relying on neighbors, family members and friends to provide child care. It suggested that the county should consider options for expand-

ing center-based child care and evaluate the potential for nancial support.

Parents at the meeting talked about how they had to decide who would work and who would stay home with their young child; how they drive to Lakewood or Summit

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County for child care even though they work in Clear Creek County; or how they take turns working so the other parent can be home, which means the parents don’t see each other.

“I don’t think we imagined we would be in a town with no child care,” one parent said. “It’s stressful. We are now a one-income family. My husband stays home with (our daughter).”

O cials at the meeting talked about what is available and plans for

center-based child care, which are still years away.

A year-round early childhood learning center with room for up to 66 children from infants to pre-kindergarten is expected to be open in January 2025 in Building 103, which is the former middle school building.

e nonpro t has talked about a child care center in the former Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints in Dumont, but county o cials want a sub-area plan to determine what kind of development should be put in the area including the church building, which the county owns.

Some attendees said they would

reach out to county commissioners to ask that the plan be done sooner rather than later.

Parents said the before- and after-school care programs, summer camps and toddler time at the Clear Creek rec center in Idaho Springs were a blessing. ose with older children also were grateful for the children’s programs the libraries provide.

Marnie Copeland with Triad Bright Futures said she was available to help Clear Creek families nd solutions to the lack of child care and to help them navigate the universal pre-kindergarten program.

“My role is to connect Gilpin, Clear Creek and rural Je co by

supporting families with child care needs and with mental health,” she explained.

Triad Bright Futures works with families in the three counties to, among other things, provide families with a variety of high-quality early care and education options that meet their needs, according to the Triad Bright Futures website. Melanie Keuroglian, the head of Georgetown Community School, said because of the need, it has added a toddler room to its preschool program.

“We’re super excited,” she told the group. “We are trying to t the needs of everybody who has children. We want to meet those needs.”

GARDEN

in the Idaho Springs Triangle near where Colorado Boulevard and Miner Street intersect on the east side of the city. e garden closed in 2016 as the city started the third phase of the Colorado Boulevard reconstruction, and it reopened in its new location in spring 2020.

With some minor tweaking, Slaymaker said, the garden operated during the pandemic.

How it works

Scraps-to-Soil rents plots with three sizes available: 4’x8’ for $100, 4’x12’ for $150 and 4’x16’ for $200.

Previous renters have rst dibs on getting plots the following year, and Slaymaker said she believes someone has kept a plot since the garden opened in 2011.

“We always do our best to have some scholarship funding available because we don’t want a ordability to be a barrier to the garden,” Slaymaker said.

She said several plots usually open each year, primarily because people leave the area.

e Clear Creek Metropolitan Recreation District has a plot that is used by the children its Kids Korner camp. e kids walk to the garden to pull weeds and straighten up the area, plus they help tend to the plot.

No pesticides or herbicides are allowed in the garden.

One of the biggest assets in the garden, Slaymaker said, is that all of the plots are irrigated. Normally in the summer — aside from the last two months of rain — plots are watered regularly, which allows Scrapsto-Soil to conserve water.

“We recognize a lot of people don’t have access to a yard,” Cruzalegui said. “ ey live up a mountain or in an apartment. is way it’s easy for them to have a plot without having to show up every day.”

Cruzalegui said community is truly part of the community garden, with the new spot funded by grants, private donations and many volunteer hours.

Other amenities

ere’s also a tool shed — a recy-

cled building from Loveland Ski Area – with tools that people can borrow for gardening and construction.

“If people need tools, we’re happy to let them borrow them,” Cruzalegui said.

e location has a crevice garden that shows gardeners another type of gardening that works at high altitudes, a pollinator plot that brings in bees, and a strawberry plot that is outside the fenced-in garden, and anyone is welcome to the fruit.

“We are hoping that slowly but surely we’ll be able to raise awareness of the bene ts of growing your own healthy food and other options on your own property,” Cruzalegui said.

Clear Creek school board to search for interim superintendent

e Clear Creek School District should have an interim superintendent, who will start — assuming everything goes as planned — in mid-September.

e school board on July 5 unanimously decided to hire someone to take the position for about 10 months while it searches for a permanent replacement for Superintendent Karen Quanbeck, who is leaving the district this fall. Board members said they hoped to follow the traditional cycle for hiring Quanbeck’s permanent replacement, which starts in late fall. However, if the interim superintendent is the right t, the board would consider hiring that person.

e school board followed the recommendation from Norman Ridder with McPherson & Jacobson, the consulting rm it hired last week to guide the search. e same rm helped the district hire Quanbeck four years ago.

Ridder said because of the district’s location and curriculum changes, he was con dent the district would garner a talented interim superintendent candidate pool. If the school board waits to search for a permanent superintendent until fall, more time would be available

for community engagement, he added, and the interim superintendent could help advise the board as it looks at permanent candidates.

Quanbeck will become the vice president of statewide partnerships for the Colorado Education Initiative, an organization the district has been working with as it has transformed its education model for students at all grade levels.

Quanbeck was hired in June 2019, and the search took about 10 weeks.

Quanbeck has said her new position is exible, so she will be available to help during the transition to a new superintendent.

e district will pay McPherson & Jacobson no more than $10,650 for the consulting service.

The position

Because the search for an interim superintendent is starting in the middle of summer break, the school board will conduct an online survey to ask parents, sta and the community for information to aid in the search. Questions include: What are good things about the community? What are good things about the district? What issues should a new superintendent be aware of? What characteristics should a new superintendent have to be successful?

e school district will conduct in-person stakeholder meetings in

the fall as it starts the permanentsuperintendent search.

e school board went through quali cations for the interim position at its July 5 meeting, using the 2019 search announcement as a guide. e position announcement was to be posted earlier this week, and it will list the salary range between $150,000 and $165,000 plus bene ts.

e board hopes to announce the interim superintendent nalists on Aug. 10 and interview them from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 24, with candidates also being interviewed by a group of parents, sta and community members. e board hopes to announce the new interim superintendent on Aug. 24 subject to contract negotiations, with the person starting by Sept. 18 or sooner if possible.

Idaho Springs gets funding to complete Virginia Canyon Mountain Park

Idaho Springs has received the additional $250,000 it needs to complete trail construction at Virginia Canyon Mountain Park.

e grant, which comes from the Trek Foundation, will be used to construct the second phase of the project, moving along Rosa Gulch to the west.

Costs for the work have increased, with current estimates indicating an additional $650,000 is needed to complete the project. An agreement with the Mighty Argo team will account for $400,000 of the gap with the Trek grant covering the remainder.

Virginia Canyon Mountain Park, which is on land given to Idaho Springs by Clear Creek County in 1999, covers 400 acres and is north of the city above Argo Mine and Mill. e project is a collaboration between Idaho Springs and the Colorado Mountain Bike Association, known as COMBA.

According to COMBA, approximately 12 miles of trail are planned, and it will ultimately o er a combination of multi-use trails as well as those speci cally designated for hikers or cyclists.

“As time has passed, the trail project has gotten more expensive with

in ation and all of that kind of thing that’s been happening,” Assistant City Administrator Jonathan Cain said in a June 26 Idaho Springs City Council work session. “So there has been an e ort by COMBA to nd some additional funding that can be used for the trails.”

“ is is the piece we need to nish this up and get where we’re going — with the Argo money, of course,” COMBA Director Gary Moore added in a June 26 Idaho Springs City Council work session.

In the work session, the City Council supported moving forward with the grant and agreed to two conditions set by the Trek Foundation:

e system will be named “Trek Trails at Virginia Canyon Mountain Park” and the park will include branded signage at Trek’s expense. at is “big for us,” Assistant City Administrator Jonathan Cain noted, considering it will mean an additional $30,000 worth of signage to place in the park.

e Trek Foundation, part of Trek Bicycles, was established in 2021 to help protect land, develop trail systems for public use and provide more riders access to places to ride, according to its website.

e rst portion of Virginia Canyon Mountain Park opened in 2022 and included two segments of trail – one that runs from from the Argo

Mill property in the south to a termination point in the vicinity of Santa Fe Mine Road and another than runs from the “saddle” in the middle of the park to the southernmost peak, according to the meeting packet.

Last summer, Idaho Springs received nearly $360,000 from Great Outdoors Colorado to begin building phase two of the project, including about 3.4 miles of intermediate bike trails. e city has committed $62,500 in matching funds with an in-kind match of about $36,000 from

COMBA and Nederland-based nonpro t TEENS, Inc.

e Trek grant felt like a win for the City Council members, all of whom expressed support.

“I think it’s a no-brainer,” council member Scott Pennell said.

According to Cain, the city will begin working on a request for proposals for trail construction this summer with construction tentatively beginning in the fall.

Navigating summer vacation with kids: survive or thrive?

Summer break is upon us. For parents, this means a muchneeded break from cramming activities and school into a day that simply doesn’t contain enough hours, and a break from the school emails that add even more to your to-do list. For kiddos, a break from homework and early wake-up times. However, the prospect of keeping kids entertained and maintaining some semblance of order can be overwhelming. Add in trying to navigate camp registration mayhem that rivals getting tickets to Taylor Swift, only to then have to put all of those moving pieces into one streamlined and e cient calendar — well, it’s a lot, and frankly doesn’t always feel like that much of a break. Ensure your family thrives this summer (not just survives) with the helpful tips below.

The power of

routines

During the school year, kids thrive on the structure provided by their daily routines. Summer vacation disrupts this structure, potentially leading to restlessness and boredom — and I think it’s safe to say that hearing “I’m bored” from your kids can be triggering.

Start and end each day with a consistent wake-up time and bedtime. Keep hygiene routines the same. e more these routines stay somewhat similar to the school year, the less

adjustment and struggles you’ll have getting back into the swing of things in the fall.

disagreements.

Engaging activities for summer

Divide the day into structured time blocks for various activities. is can include dedicated time for learning, outdoor play, creative activities, quiet time and family time. Setting aside speci c times for di erent activities provides a sense of consistency as well as regular scenery changes. Having these blocks doesn’t mean you have to have activities to ll every minute. Give kids some ownership of how to ll the time via a weekly family meeting to plan the upcoming week. Less mental load for parents and more engagement from kids equals a win-win. Maintaining regular meal times is also a huge help in creating a summer routine. Meal planning can be a lot, even when parents aren’t having to plan three meals a day plus snacks, but giving your kids an opportunity to contribute to the meal plan is a great way to lighten the load. Tired of hearing, “I don’t like that?” Have everyone put their favorite meals in a jar so you can just grab and plug them in, depersonalizing the choice and minimizing

Make the most of the warm weather by engaging in outdoor activities. Like recess, but di erent. Plan family hikes, picnics or visits to local parks. Encouraging kids to explore nature, go for bike rides, take ownership of daily dog walks, play in the water — anything to get outside and enjoy some Vitamin D. If there are struggles to decide what to do, using the same meal option trick works well as the element of surprise overcomes complaints — hopefully.

Summer vacation doesn’t mean learning should take a backseat. Make a bucket list of local museums, libraries or science centers to visit. Game nights for some quality non-screen time also keeps minds sharp. You’ve heard of chore charts, but reading charts in the summer are a great option, too. A throwback to Pizza Hut Book-It, anyone? I’m an especially huge fan of journaling to capture the day, and highly suggest making a point to capture some gratitude as well.

Set up a designated art area at home where kids can paint, draw or engage in crafts. We say the mess is worth it — mostly, unless slime is involved!

When it’s too much

We live in a world of doing it all at all costs, and the reality is we need to

shift that narrative. Asking for help is OK. Taking a break is OK. Not doing everything on your list is OK. Need a quick self-care moment or run errands sans kids? Form a baby-sitting co-op. Babysitters are saviors, but they also come at a cost and can be hard to nd. One solution is to form a co-op with friends or neighbors. Reading this and still wondering where you’ll nd all the time? We get it, we highly recommend checking out TULA — your personal assistant and/or personal chef at the touch of a button, ready to take over your todo list so you can focus on the fun.  Survive or thrive?

ere will be days, even hours, when it feels like you’re both surviving and thriving in equal, and sometimes less-than-equal parts, and that’s OK. Navigating summer vacation with kids can be a joyful and rewarding experience when approached with the right mindset, but it’s totally normal to feel overwhelmed, too. Give yourself a break, give your kids a break. Giving grace, leaning into exibility and shooting for a bit of balance will serve everyone well and make for a summer of fun and memories.

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Tips to stay safe in Colorado’s hot summer months

Yes, Colorado has had an unusually long stretch of damp, cloudy weather in a state that typically enjoys soaring temperatures and plenty of sunshine. But the sunshine is back and temps are rising which, as always, means more time relaxing, exercising and playing in Colorado’s great outdoors.

On the heels of Denver’s third hottest summer in recorded history in 2022, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting 2023 could likely be one

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life-threatening medical emergency. A combination of factors make the preparation for higher temps and more time in the sun that much more important.

According to the National Institute on Aging, people age 65 years and older are more prone to heatrelated problems, as our bodies do not adjust as well to sudden changes in temperature like they did when we were younger. In addition, older adults are more likely to have chronic medical conditions and/ or more likely to be taking prescrip-

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tion medications that can a ect the body’s ability to control its temperature or sweat.

Being overheated for too long or exposed to the sun without protection can cause many health problems including:

• Heat syncope: sudden dizziness that can occur when active in hot weather.

• Heat cramps: painful tightening or spasms of muscles in the stomach, arms or legs.

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Dragon Boat Festival is bigger than ever

There’s nothing like reaching a major goal after years of work. is is a concept the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival is very aware of — not only has it grown by leaps and bounds in its more than two decades of existence, but it achieved a major milestone this year.

“ is year we were able to purchase a eet of new boats – Hong Kong-style BuK Dragon Boats,” said Sara Moore, executive director of Colorado Dragon Boat. “Getting these boats is 23 years in the making and we’re so excited to have them.”

Dragon boat racing is just one thing visitors can explore at this year’s annual Colorado Dragon Boat Festival, which will be held at Sloan’s Lake, 25th Avenue and Sheridan Boulevardin Denver, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 22 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 23.

is year’s free festival is bigger than ever, which re ects the growing interest from members of the Asian American Native Hawaiian Paci c Islander (AANHPI) com-

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• Heat edema: swelling in ankles and feet when you get hot.

• Heat rash: skin irritation from heavy sweating that causes red clusters of small blisters that look similar to pimples on the skin.

• Heat exhaustion: a warning that your body can no longer keep itself cool. You might feel thirsty, dizzy, weak, uncoordinated and nauseated. You may sweat a lot. Your body temperature may stay normal, but your skin may feel cold and clammy. Some people with heat exhaustion have a rapid pulse. Heat exhaustion can progress to heat stroke. If you or someone you are with begin to show any signs of heat exhaustion, move to a cooler environment as quickly as possible — preferably a well airconditioned room. Loosen clothing, sponge o or bathe with cool water, lie down and rest.

• Heat stroke: a medical emergency in which the body’s temperature rises above 104°F. Signs of heat stroke are fainting; confusion or acting strangely; not sweating even when it’s hot; dry, ushed skin; strong, rapid pulse; or a slow, weak pulse. When a person has any of these symptoms, they should seek medical help right away and immediately move to a cooler place, such as under shade or indoors. ey should also take action to lower their body temperature with cool clothes, a cool bath or shower, and fans. But the added risks don’t mean you have to stop doing the things

munity and those who want to learn about and celebrate the vibrant cultures represented at the event. Last year’s festival drew in more than 170,000 people, according to Moore, and this year is on track to match or exceed that number.

“We’re becoming more inclusive and working with the community to make sure everyone’s voices are heard,” she added. “We see a huge thirst and desire for Coloradoans to come out and support these organizations.”

e nonpro t organization puts hours and hours of work into the festival, which also doubles as a crucial fundraiser for Colorado Dragon Boat. All the festival’s beverage centers are run by local nonpro ts that also use the event as a fundraiser, so every dollar spent on a beverage is

you love. It just means taking the time to prepare for your outdoor fun.

Some of the most e ective preventive measures include:

• Wear sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher).

• Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose tting, cotton clothing, including long sleeves and a breathable hat.

• Take frequent rest periods.

• Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from UV rays.

• Drink plenty of liquids. Try a measured water bottle to track your progress — some water bottles are connected to an app on your smart phone to remind you to drink. Water, fruit or vegetable juices, or drinks that include electrolytes are best. Avoid alcohol and ca einated drinks.

• Get outside earlier in the day and try to avoid outdoor activities during the heat of the day, which is typically mid to late afternoon.

• Don’t rely on perspiration to cool you down, some people just don’t sweat as much as they age.

Getting outdoors and enjoying the sun and warmer temps should stay on everyone’s to-do list. However, a few basic precautions and awareness of what to look for and when to shut things down will help deliver a fun, safe summer for Coloradans of all ages.

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Cleanup underway after tanker fuel spill near Kittredge

Booms criss-cross a small creek along Kerr Gulch Road near Kittredge on July 10 after a tanker carrying 8,300 gallons of fuel overturned on July 6. e booms absorb any fuel that spilled into the creek.

e driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries, and it is not known how much fuel leaked out, though it doesn’t appear to be extensive, according to Evergreen Fire/Rescue.

Crews from Evergreen Fire/Rescue and West Metro Fire with help from the Evergreen Metro District and Denver Water were on scene all night on July 6, emptying the tanker. A tow truck uprighted the truck on July 7, and it took time to turn the semi around so it could be towed northbound on Kerr Gulch Road to Evergreen Parkway.

Stacee Martin, an EFR spokeswoman, said the semi was traveling southbound on Kerr Gulch Road and overturned into a ditch near

High Road and South Piney Ridge Road. e truck driver indicated he had moved the truck to the shoulder to allow a car to pass, and the soft shoulder gave way, rolling the truck. It landed in a gulley with a nearby small temporary creek that currently has water owing there.

An environmental team provided by O en Petroleum put booms near the crash site and further below the site, said Martin, who observed that the booms near the crash had turned brown on July 7, showing they were picking up the fuel, and the booms further below remained white.

e Canyon Courier reached out to O en Petroleum for more information, but the company has not yet responded.

Evergreen Fire/Rescue received the call at 7:56 p.m. July 6, and it immediately contacted West Metro Fire, which has an expert hazardous materials team, to help at the scene, Martin said. e fuel spill came from

split between the nonpro t sponsor

and Colorado Dragon Boat.

“We have great volunteers and sponsors who make the festival possible,” Moore said. “It is inspiring and empowering to see the community respond in such a needed way.”

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visitors have a bevy of options for exploring. ere’s the Asian Marketplace and Asian Craft Tent, both of which feature unique gifts and artworks. And speaking of art, the festival features three performance stages, where a range of performers will share traditional and contemporary Asian and Asian-American instrumental, vocal, choral and dance performances.

I can’t forget to mention the food, which is always delicious and can be found in the Taste of Asia Food Court. ere are all kinds of options to select from, so regardless of what you’re in the mood for, you’re guaranteed to nd something that suits.

No mater where your interests or curiosities lead, the festival will provide an opportunity for enlightenment, entertainment and, most importantly, cultural connection.

“I love seeing the community coming together in celebration, especially since there aren’t enough events that highlight the contributions of the AANHPI community,” Moore said. “ e festival is a great way to tell the world we’re here, showcase all we’ve done and that we’re not going anywhere.”

All the details can be found at www.cdbf.org/summerinfo.

Lakewood celebrates Park and Rec Month

e City ofLakewood is celebrating of Park and Recreation Month by honoring the parks and recreation employees who keep these crucial resources vibrant for residents and visitors.

ere all kinds of classes to try out, pools to swim, and open spaces ripe for exploration. Find the full listings

Celebrate Colorado creatives at Curtis Center

Colorado’s arts scene is constantly evolving and expanding in thrilling and imaginative ways. is makes the 40th Annual All Colorado Art Show at the Curtis Center for the Arts, 2349 E. Orchard Road in Greenwood Village, a great opportunity to explore just how talented artists in the state.

One of most the popular shows at the center, it runs through Saturday, Aug. 26. Visit https://www.greenwoodvillage.com/curtis for all the details.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Caamp at Red Rocks

Look, the actual concert of the week is Taylor Swift’s two-night run at Empower Field, but to score tickets to that, you’d probably need to shorten your child’s time at college by a year or so.

With that in mind, why not check out Ohio’s Caamp, who are performing two nights at Red Rocks, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway in Morrison, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19 and ursday, July 20.

e folk-rock band has been around since 2016 and had a major breakthrough with their third album, “Lavender Days,” which was released about a year ago. Fans of groups like e Lumineers and Nathaniel Rateli will nd a lot to love, so get tickets at www.ticketmaster. com.

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Free legal clinic: A free legal clinic will be from 2-5 p.m. ursday, July 13, at both the John Tomay Library in Georgetown and the Idaho Springs Library. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions and explain the process and procedure for all civil issues, including family law, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant law, small claims, veterans issues, and civil protection orders. Call your local library to be added to the signup sheet. Idaho Springs Library 303567-2020 or Georgetown Library 303-569-2620.

White Water Music Series: e White Water Music Series, sponsored by the Clear Creek Metropolitan Recreation District, will be Fridays at the Idaho Springs Sports & Events Center. Concerts will be from 5:30-8 p.m. 2nd Time Around will

perform on July 14 and Tonewood Stringband on July 21. For more information, visit www.clearcreekrecreation.com.

Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup Days in Empire: Friends of Clear Creek will host Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup Days in Empire from 8-10 a.m. on Saturdays, July 15, Aug. 19 and Sept. 16. Meet at the Empire Visitors Center, and the group will clean up a half mile of Empire’s two-mile stretch along Highway 40.

Paddle & Brew: Cabin Creek Brewing is hosting Paddle & Brew from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, July 25, Aug. 8 and 23 at Georgetown Lake. Registration fee is $15 an paddle board rentals are $10.

Georgetown Plein Air Event: e sixth annual Georgetown Plein Air art event will be July 28-29 in downtown Georgetown. e event includes a Quick Draw in historic downtown. e exhibit and sale will run through Aug. 13. Artists can register at www.eventbrite.com/e/ plein-air-2023-artist-registrationtickets-466470875947.

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crets Historic Home Tour: Georgetown’s historic home tour will be July 29 and includes a tour of eight private homes, historic museums and a private Victorian-style garden. Pick up tickets starting at 8 a.m. at Strousse Park, and homes open at 10 a.m. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/painted-ladies-andvictorian-secrets-home-tour-tickets.

e Clear Creek High School alumni reunion: e Clear Creek High School alumni reunion will be Saturday, July 29, at the Idaho Springs Elks Club. For more information, visit clearcreekhsalumni. org.

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Rapidgrass Bluegrass Festival:

e Rapidgrass Bluegrass Festival will be Aug. 4-5 at the Shelly/Quinn ball elds in Idaho Springs. Friday night is free, though a limited number of tickets are available. Earlybird tickets for Saturday’s event are $25 until June 1. For more informa-

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Half-Marathon: e 45th annual Georgetown to Idaho Springs HalfMarathon will be Aug. 12, hosted by the Clear Creek Booster Club that supports high school and middle school students. Register at www. gtishalf.com.

Devil on the Divide 2023: e Devil on the Divide 2023 50K and 22K will be Sept. 9, both reaching altitudes of 13,000 feet. Prior ultrarunning experience is required. For more information and to register, visit devilonthedivideultra.com/ sign-up.html.

A BIG PASSION FOR SMALL THINGS

Meet Metro Denver’s active miniaturist community

Several years ago, someone walking into Barbara Pontarelli’s home for the rst time may have gotten the feeling that they’d become a giant.

Hanging on the walls of her kitchen, small scenes exhibited the culinary décor of di erent eras. In one display box, tiny countertops of a retro 1950s kitchen popped with color. In another, little stainless steel appliances lled the space.

Miniature tables and chairs were laid out in parlor scenes in the house’s living room, and Pontarelli’s bathrooms were dentist-themed. Since her husband was a dentist, she honored his career with small recliners and minuscule toothbrushes on display.

“When I didn’t have enough space to display stu , I would empty closets,” said the Wheat Ridge resident, who now lives part-time in California.

Of the countless miniature scenes on display in her home, Pontarelli collected about a quarter of them.

e rest, she made herself.

“It’s, you know, how I express my artistic side,” she said. “I can’t explain the draw, but it’s de nitely a passion … I just nd this so satisfying — to produce something small to be as close as it can be to its full-size counterpart.”

Pontarelli is part of a passionate community of miniaturists, or people who enjoy the art, hobby or collection of miniature objects.

In the metro Denver area, it doesn’t take a magnifying glass to see that the miniaturist community is thriving — from meetup groups to classes, to a museum, the love of tiny things is big in the hearts of many.

A museum of tiny things

Pontarelli is a board member at the institution at the epicenter of the Denver metro miniaturist community: the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys. In addition to its miniature collection, the museum displays and teaches visitors about antique toys and special dolls from over the decades.

e museum recently moved to 830 Kipling St. in Lakewood after spending almost 40 years in Denver’s City Park West neighborhood.

In its new location, Executive Director Wendy Littlepage said the museum welcomes about 5,000 visitors per year,

“( e museum) is so many di erent things to di erent people,” she said. “We have people that come in that love just the exactitude of the small scale, and then we have people that love the

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whimsy of the small scale. We have a lot of people that come for nostalgia … And then I think some people just like that it’s a bit of a mental break.”

One of her favorite things about miniatures is that they are for everyone. Some people come into the museum thinking that the collection, which includes several intricate dollhouses and other cases of miniature objects and artwork, is mainly for kids.

But the houses are full of detailed — and sometimes even functional — replicas of what one would see in a normal house, including cupboards, dressers, paintings, beds, sinks, animals and food.

Considering the familiarity and intricacies of the pieces, Littlepage said some of the collection’s biggest fans tend to be craftsmen.

“We had a nish carpenter come through, and he just said over and over, ‘ is is all insane! How did they get that nish?’” she said. “ ere’s one house where the plumbing is really exposed – and it’s not functional plumbing – but we had a plumber come through and he was just like, ‘ at’s what every house needs.’”

In one display case, tiny handmade food is almost microscopically detailed — including an orange that can be peeled to show the segments underneath and an onion with all of its layers. Other displays show miniature artwork by Indigenous artists that represent Indigenous homes.

For many miniature items, artists use the materials that the regular-sized objects would be made of, like wood and fabric. Paintings are painted, embroidered things are embroidered and knit clothing is knit with small thread.

But for other mini details, artists get more creative, using paper to make owers and polymer clay to construct food items.

While many miniatures are created by hobbyists and artisan creators, others are mass-produced. Just like with real furniture, Wendy said, collectors will determine which types to buy based on their speci c needs.

High-end artisan miniature pieces can sell for thousands of dollars, Littlepage said. e miniature art gallery in the museum was appraised at $18,000 about 15 years ago, so it’s likely worth even more now, she added.

Crafting classes

For those who like to make miniatures, there are clubs and classes to teach di erent skills. For a long time, Pontarelli was the president of one of these clubs, called Wee Wonders of Arvada.

e longstanding miniature group meets monthly at the museum to work on projects together or teach and learn new skills from each other, like how to make stained glass windows or create stucco.

“We have people at every level,” Pontarelli said. “I love getting together with these people and hearing what they’ve gured out and what they’re doing and always learning something new.”

In addition to crafting by hand, miniaturists also use new tools and technologies to create their artwork.

“I’ve noticed a change in the level of expertise over the years,” Pontarelli said. “Before, we used mini scroll saws and mini table saws and Dremel tools — we still use the Dremel quite a bit — but now that we can get laser-cut wood or 3D-printed items, it’s sort of changing the face of the miniature world.”

e museum also hosts classes for kids.

“ ere’s a whole in ux of young people into the hobby and for those of us who are in it, that’s kind of exciting, because, you know, we don’t want to

see it disappear,” Pontarelli said.

For her, miniatures are a great way for kids to explore their creativity.

“We’re just trying to nd any avenue to trigger their creativity, that’s really what it’s all about,” she said. “In this tech world, we need to foster any outside creativity activities that we can, because it’s really important that these kids exercise that part of their brain.”

To learn and wonder e dedication and ambition within the community of miniaturists is special, Littlepage said.

“My favorite thing about the miniature community is they’re such learners,” she said. “Like I have one of my volunteers who has been retired for a while … and she bought a laser cutter and has taught herself to program it.”

She said that problem-solving attitude, plus the childlike wonder of enjoying cute things, make miniaturists special.

Littlepage encouraged people to take a break from their busy lives to check out the museum, where tickets for adults are $5 and children and seniors are $4.

“It’s a great space because you have to slow down,” she said. “You come in fast, you miss a lot. So being able to come in, take a few breaths and just sort of nd the most ridiculous tiny thing you can nd.”

For those who have their interest piqued in the world of miniatures, Pontarelli said it’s never too late to start. Creating and collecting can be for anyone at any time and any age, she said.

And for those who don’t know where to begin, just remember — it’s OK to start small.

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“It was a slow process,” she said. “ ey grounded the equipment and the tanker to make sure there were no sparks, but we were ready just in case.”

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a saddle tank, not the main tank, but crews emptied all ve compartments, she said.

“ is is not a normal call for us, and we hit the button to get the cavalry going,” Martin said. “We worked together as a team.”

e West Metro hazardous materials team drilled holes into each compartment, sucked the fuel out of the tanks and then plugged the holes so nothing would leak out once the truck was upright, she said. Evergreen Fire/Rescue had re trucks and re ghters on scene in case sparks from the drill caused a re. e fuel was o oaded into another tanker.

Martin said she didn’t know why the truck driver was traveling down Kerr Gulch Road, which is steep and winding near Kittredge.

According to Evergreen Fire/Rescue, Colorado State Patrol is investigating the crash.

Martin added that the incident was a great opportunity for Evergreen re ghters to work with the West Metro team.

“ e good news is nobody got hurt, and it was a great team e ort,” she added.

She also thanked neighbors who were very forgiving of the lights, noise and blocked road all night and into the morning.

Mosquito season is here, worsened by rainfall

e trees are green, the grass is lush and all the rainfall brought some much-need moisture to the Denver metro area. However, the added wetness this spring also means a lot of standing water, which is prime breeding ground for mosquitoes.

More mosquitoes means more bites and a possible increase in West Nile virus cases. Mosquitos are most active between May and October each year. West Nile virus cases tend to increase in August and September.

In 2022, Colorado led the nation in West Nile virus, with a con rmed 152 positive cases. In 2021, Colorado ranked second, falling behind Arizona.

Dr. Mark Montano, medical director of CareNow Urgent Care Clinics, said urgent care centers across the metro area are starting to see patients complaining of multiple mosquito bites. While none has been too serious, and Montano said they do not test for West Nile, the added rainfall this year means residents should think of prevention over reaction.

“When it comes to mosquitos the biggest concern on our end is the diseases they can carry,” Montano said. “In most years a lot of these areas are usually dried up by July, but this year is di erent.”

Montano said the rst line of defense has to be eliminating standing water and consistently using repellent.

Paul Galloway, the marketing and communications manager with the Division of Disease Control for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, said this year could be a challenge.

“Last winter’s heavy snowpack and

the wet spring we’ve had in Colorado are already causing an increase in mosquitoes in some areas,” he said.

So far, Galloway said the biggest increase has been in Aedes vexans mosquitos, which do not transmit human diseases but are named for being aggressive biters.

As summer continues, Galloway said, state health o cials are just starting to see a shift from Aedes mosquitos to the Culex mosquitos, which can transmit diseases such as the West Nile virus.

“While we do expect to see more Culex mosquitoes this summer,” Galloway said, “more mosquitoes does not always result in more human infections. We have not seen any mosquitoes with the virus yet, but it’s important to use insect repellent and empty or treat sources of standing water.”

is includes everything from plant pots and rain barrels to ooded streams and elds. People should empty standing water from tires, cans, owerpots, clogged gutters, rain barrels, birdbaths, toys, and

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puddles around their home at least once every week, Galloway said.

Standing water is a breeding ground for all kinds of mosquitos as these areas are where they lay eggs.

Montano said everyone should be using repellent outdoors. Montano said mosquitoes are most aggressive in the early morning hours and evening, warning hikers and bikers to get prepared rather than dealing with the itching and rami cations later.

While mosquito bites are generally annoying more than anything, Montano said there are instances where a person can have a bad reaction. Topical creams such as Hydrocortisone and Benadryl can be useful, he said.

However, if a person sees unusual swelling in the bite area and has an abnormal allergic reaction, Montano recommends seeking care because added oral or steroid treatment may be required.

Galloway said most people infected with West Nile virus don’t have symptoms. About 20% of infected

people will have u-like symptoms, and fewer than 1% develop a serious, potentially deadly illness.

Galloway said people aged 60 years and older and those with certain medical conditions are at greater risk of serious illness.

Montano said if when someone is having severe headaches or experiencing confusion from a mosquito bite they should seek medical care immediately.

Other tips provided by the state health department include:

Use insect repellents when you go outdoors. Repellents containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or para-menthane-diol products provide the best protection. For more information about insect repellents visit the EPA’s information webpage. Always follow label instructions. Limit outdoor activities at dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes are most active. Wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts, and socks in areas where mosquitoes are active. Spray clothes with insect repellent for extra protection.

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Summer Fun at the Rock House:   e Clear Creek Rock House is o ering Summer Fun at the Rock House for sixth through 12th graders from 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays. Dinner is provided. Some of the activities include paddle boarding, boating and use of our full activity court for badminton, basketball, volleyball and more. All activities are free. For more information, call Cheryl Holmberg at 303-519-0144.

Mountain Jams: Mountain Jams concerts start at 2 p.m. on Saturdays through Sept. 16 at Library State Park in Georgetown. is year’s acts, sponsored by Georgetown Cultural Arts and Georgetown Heritage

Center, include a mix of jazz, bluegrass, rock, folk and country. Artists include local favorites and internationally recognized touring artists. For a complete lineup and additional details, visit www.eventbrite.com/ cc/eorgetown-mountain-jams.

Blue Spruce Habitat volunteers needed: Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity is looking for volunteers. A variety of opportunities and exible schedules are available on new construction sites as well as for exterior minor home repairs. No previous construction experience needed. Contact volunteer@bluesprucehabitat.org for information.

Walk-in vaccine clinics: Walkin vaccine clinics for adults and children needing u and other vaccines are available from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays at the Clear Creek Health and Wellness Center, 1969 Miner St., Idaho Springs. No appointments required for the vaccines, though you can pre-register by calling 303-670-7528.

Resilience1220 counseling: Young people 12 to 20 can get free counseling through an Evergreenbased organization called Resilience1220. Comprised of licensed therapists, Resilience1220 serves individuals and groups in the foothills including Clear Creek County. ey also facilitate school and community groups to build life skills in wellness and resilience among youth. For more information or to schedule a counseling session, visit R1220.org, email Resilience1220@gmail.com or call 720-282-1164.

Dental clinics: Cleanings, X-rays, dentures, tooth extractions and more. Most insurances are accepted including Medicaid. Sliding scale/ low-cost options are also available. No appointment necessary. is is a mobile dentist that comes once a month. Call program manager Lauralee at 720-205-4449 for questions.

Clear Creek Rotary 2000 meetings: Clear Creek Rotary 2000 meets at 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Marion’s

of the Rockies. 2805 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs. For more information, email loe er806@comcast.net.

Support after suicide loss: Heartbeat and Resilience1220 o er Support After Suicide Loss from 5:30-7 p.m. the fourth ursday of the month for ages 14 and older. Join inperson or online. Suggest donation is $15. For location, visit R1220.org.

Storytime with Miss Honeybun: Storytime with Miss Honeybun is at 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays at the Idaho Springs Public Library and at 11:15 a.m. ursdays at the John Tomay Memorial Library in Georgetown.

Sensitive Collection: Resilience1220 o ers a monthly workshop for highly sensitive people to help them live healthy and empowered lives from 3:30-4:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month via Zoom. Visit R1220.org for more information.

1. FOOD & DRINK: What kind of nut is used in a satay?

2. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who is the rst president to have a telephone in the White House?

3. MOVIES: Which actress won an Oscar for her role in “Mary Poppins”?

4. ASTRONOMY: How many planets in our solar system have rings?

5. LITERATURE: e novels “Tom Sawyer” and “Huckleberry Finn” are set in which U.S. state?

6. TELEVISION: How many seasons of “Star Trek” were produced for television?

7. GEOGRAPHY: What is the name of the highest mountain in Greece?

8. SCIENCE: Which plant produces the world’s hottest pepper?

9. ANATOMY: Which hormone regulates blood sugar?

10. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a piebald?

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2. Rutherford B. Hayes.

3. Julie Andrews.

4. Four: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.

5. Missouri.

6. ree.

7. Mount Olympus.

8. Carolina Reaper.

9. Insulin.

10. An animal with irregular patches of two colors, usually black and white.

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FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2023-006

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On April 18, 2023, 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 Clear Creek records.

Original Grantor(s) Mary B Moss

Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Acting Solely as Nominee for Countrywide Bank N.A.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as owner trustee for RCF 2 Acquisition Trust c/o U.S. Bank Trust National Association

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Outstanding Principal Balance

$86,364.30

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), You are hereby notified that the current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described above, the original principal amount of which was $101,500.00, declares that the covenants of said Deed of Trust have been violated for reasons including, but not limited to, the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby. Therefore, the current holder of the Evidence of Debt has elected to accelerate the entire indebtedness. The outstanding principal balance (exclusive of interest and any other charges properly allowable under the document(s) evidencing said debt) due and owing upon the Evidence of Debt secured by the above-described Deed of Trust being foreclosed is $86,364.30.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOTS 12 AND 13, BLOCK 16, TOWN OF EMPIRE, COUNTY OF CLEAR CREEK, STATE OF COLORADO

WHICH CURRENTLY HAS THE ADDRESS OF238 WEST HANCHETT ROAD, EMPIRE COLORADO 80438

***ASSIGNMENT OF DEED OF TRUST RECORDED ON SEPTEMBER27, 2011 AT RECEPTION NO. 261842

***ASSIGNMENT OF DEED OF TRUST RECORDED ON NOVEMBER18, 2013 AT RECEPTION NO. 270711

***ASSIGNMENT OF DEED OF TRUST RECORDED ON APRIL05, 2023 AT RECEPTION NO. 309030

Also known by street and number as:

238 West Hanchett Road, Empire, CO 80438.

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 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, 08/31/2023, the date to which the sale has been continued pursuant to C.R.S. 38-38-109(1)(b), at The Clear Creek County Public Trustee’s Office, 405 Argentine Street, Georgetown, Colorado, 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.

Amended First Publication 7/13/2023 Amended

8/10/2023

Clear Creek Courant

303-566-4123

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: 6/29/2023

Carol Lee, Public Trustee in and for the County of Clear Creek, State of Colorado

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Ilene Dell’Acqua #31755

McCarthy & Holthus, LLP 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122

Attorney File # CO-22-926453-LL

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Legal Notice No. CCC655

First Publication: July 13, 2023

Last Publication: August 10, 2023

Publisher: Clear Creek Courant

COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2023-007

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On May 1, 2023, 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 Clear Creek records.

Original Grantor(s)

ANEAN CHRISTENSEN

Original Beneficiary(ies)

BOKF, NA DBA COLORADO STATE BANK AND TRUST

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

BOKF, N.A.

Date of Deed of Trust

October 23, 2018

County of Recording

Clear Creek

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

October 24, 2018

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)289623

Book: 956 Page: 641

Original Principal Amount $433,994.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $404,415.03

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: 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 LOMBARD STREET LODE MINING CLAIM, U.S. MINERAL SURVEY NO. 11405 DESCRIBED IN UNITED STATES PATENT RECORDED IN BOOK 345 AT PAGE129, INCLUDING THOSE PORTIONS IN CONFLICT WITH THE BULL LODE, U.S. MINERAL SURVEY NO. 11405 AND THE ELM LODE, U.S. MINERAL SURVEY NO 11405, EXCLUDING THAT PORTION IN CONFLICT WITH THE SEDGEWICK LODE, U.S. MINERAL SURVEY NO. 11405, AS SET FORTH AND CONVEYED IN DEED RECORDED IN BOOK 377 AT PAGE157, COUNTY OF CLEAR CREEK, STATE OF COLORADO. WHICH CURRENTLY HAS THE ADDRESS OF 1575 YORK GULCH ROAD, IDAHO SPRINGS, COLORADO 80452

Also known by street and number as: 1575 YORK GULCH RD, IDAHO SPRINGS, CO 80452.

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 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, 08/31/2023, at The Clear Creek County Public Trustee’s Office, 405 Argentine Street, Georgetown, Colorado, 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 Publication7/6/2023

Last Publication8/3/2023

Name of PublicationThe Clear Creek Courant

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: 05/01/2023

Carol Lee, Public Trustee in and for the County of Clear Creek, State of Colorado

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Jennifer C Rogers #34682

IDEA LAW GROUP LLC

4100 E. Mississippi Ave. Ste 420, Denver, CO 89119-80246 (877) 353-2146

Attorney File # 48076768

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.

City and County

Public Notice

Town of Silver Plume

ORDINANCE NO. 353

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 352 ADOPTED ON MARCH 27, 2023 BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF SIL VER PLUME, COLORADO CONCERNING THE SHORT-TERM RENTAL OF RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES WITHIN THE TOWN OF SIL VER PLUME, TO AMEND SECTION 3(a) REGARDING THE DEFINITION OF THE INITIAL APPLICATION DEADLINE

WHEREAS, the Town of Silver Plume (the “Town”) is a home rule municipal corporation created and organized pursuant to Article 20 of the Colorado Constitution and the Home Rule Charter of the Town of Silver Plume; and

WHEREAS, on July 11, 2022, the Board of Trustees of the Town adopted Ordinance No. 348 concerning the short-term rental of residential structures within the Town of Silver Plume; and

WHEREAS, on November 14, 2022, the Board of Trustees of the Town adopted Ordinance No. 349, which amended Ordinance No. 348 with respect to Section 3(a) concerning the definition of the “initial application deadline” and Section 6(f) concerning the time period for the Short-Term Rental Administrator to issue or deny a license; and

WHEREAS, on January 23, 2023, the Board of Trustees of the Town adopted Ordinance No. 350, which amended Ordinance No. 349 with respect to Section 3(a) concerning the definition of the “initial application deadline” to submit an application for a short-term rental license; and

WHEREAS, on March 27, 2023, the Board of Trustees of the Town adopted Ordinance No. 352, which amended Ordinance No. 350 with respect to Section 3(a) concerning the definition of the “initial application deadline” to submit an application for a short-term rental license; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Town has determined that an amendment to Ordinance No. 352 is necessary with respect to Section 3(a) concerning the definition of the “initial application deadline” to submit an application for a short-term rental license, as more fully set forth below, due to issues concerning temporary and ongoing staffing changes in the Town, the Town’s inability to secure a Short-Term Rental Administrator by the current initial application deadline of June 30, 2023, and the need for the Town to further investigate and select a Short-Term Rental Administrator; and

WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 310, Section 4 of the Town provides for expedited procedures to adopt an ordinance if it is necessary to the immediate protection of the public health and safety, and, in such instance, to adopt the ordinance at the same meeting of the Town Board during which it is introduced upon proper notice; and

WHEREAS, proper notice was provided of the proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 352 as more fully set forth below and a reasonable opportunity has been afforded to all persons attending the meeting to ask questions about or comment on the proposed Ordinance No. 353 amending Ordinance No. 352; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees finds that the proposed Ordinance No. 353 amending Ordinance No. 352 is necessary to the immediate protection of the public health and safety. The Board of Trustees finds, determines, and declares that Ordinance No. 353 amending the “initial application deadline” set forth in Ordinance No. 352 is necessary to preserve and protect the health, welfare, safety, and economic well-being of the Town and its citizens, and to facilitate the administration of the ShortTerm Rental Ordinance for the welfare

and economic well-being of the Town and its citizens. The Board of Trustees further determines that the adoption of Ordinance No. 353 amending Ordinance No. 352 is in the best interests of the citizens of the Town. This Ordinance No. 353 amending Ordinance No. 352 shall be effective upon adoption; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF SIL VER PLl.Jr\.1E, COLORADO:

Section 3. (a) under “Definitions” is amended and replaced in its entirety to read:

(a) “Initial application deadline” means September 30, 2023.

INTRODUCED, ADOPTED, AND ORDERED

PUBLISHED by the Board of Trustees of the Town of Silver Plume, Colorado on the 26th day of June, 2023.

Town of Silver Plume, Colorado

Mayor

Attest: Acting Town Clerk

Legal Notice No. CCC653

First Publication: July 13, 2023

Last Publication: July 13, 2023

Publisher: Clear Creek Courant

Henderson is Hiring and Investing in Colorado!

Henderson has operated in Colorado since 1976 and is investing nearly $150 million into our operations to enable future production. We are committed to our employees and our community and are currently hiring new employees to join our 360 strong! Further, the Freeport-McMoRan Foundation, recently announced more than $300,000 to Henderson Operations Social Investment Grant recipients in 2022. Learn more about the recipients below:

• Clear Creek County: Clear Creek County Health and Wellness Center – $100,000 (second payment of a $500,000 commitment) This will support the building and launch of the first collaborative care center in Clear Creek County.

•Clear Creek County: DLD Sub-Area Planning Grant – $60,000 Funding supports a planning process to strategically identify enhanced community, land use and infrastructure proposals to provide new sustainable revenue streams and improved services.

•Clear Creek County School District: Career-Connected Learning Project – $10,000 When combined with a $10,000 match of Henderson employee donations through Mile High United Way, it will support increasing opportunities for students to engage in career-connected experiential learning.

•Grand County Rural Health Network: Grand County Multisector Resource Hub – $25,000 Funding will support a collaborative planning process around the development of a multisector resource hub that would provide a one-stop resource for marginalized community members of Grand County.

•Grand County Search and Rescue: Mission Control Vehicle – $46,000 The vehicle will replace an inoperable multipurpose avalanche response, complex mission and command truck for Grand County.

•Middle Park Medical Foundation: Kremmling Wellness Center Gym – $75,000 Funding supports the development of a modern community recreation space with a goal of improving the overall health of the community by creating more opportunities to engage in recreational activities.

Congratulations to the recipients!

Since 2012, more than $1.6 million has been invested through the Freeport-McMoRan Foundation in Clear Creek and Grand counties. The funds have been awarded to programs and projects that build community resilience and capacity.

For more information on hiring visit climaxmolyjobs.com and for more information on community investment grants visit FreeportInMyCommunity.com

Public Notices

Sale

Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, COLORADO 405 Argentine Street P.O. Box 367 Georgetown, CO 80444 (303) 569-0820

Plaintiff: HENNESSY INTERNATIONAL INC.

v.

Defendant: KEVIN BUCKLEY and ANTHONY BUCKLEY

Case No.: 2022CV30028 Div.: Ctrm:

Attorneys for Plaintiff: Thomas J. Wolf, #12577

Sarah H. Abbott, #41852

IRELAND STAPLETON PRYOR & PASCOE, PC 1660 Lincoln Street, Suite 3000 Denver, Colorado 80264 Telephone: (303) 623-2700

Fax No.: (303) 623-2062

E-mail: twolf@irelandstapleton.com

sabbott@irelandstapleton.com

Under an Order Granting Motion for Entries of Default, Entry of Judgment, and Decree of Foreclosure entered on May 12, 2023, in the above entitled action, I am ordered to sell certain real property, as follows:

Owner of Record Kevin Buckley Judgment Creditor Hennessy International, Inc.

Date of Judgment August 21, 2019

Date of Recording of Lis Pendens November 30, 2022 County of Recording for Lis Pendens Clear Creek County, Colorado Recording Information for Lis Pendens Reception No. 308048

Original Amount of Judgment entered August 21, 2019 $77,792.50

Description of Property to be Foreclosed (Street Address: 245 Fall River Road, Idaho Springs, Colorado 80452) LOT 5, DE LINDE’S FALL RIVER ESTATES, FIRST FILING, COUNTY OF CLEAR CREEK, STATE OF COLORADO.

THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED.

THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, in the Office of the Clear Creek County Sheriff, 405 Argentine Street, Georgetown, Colorado, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor therein, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: June 22, 2023

Last Publication: July 20, 2023

Name of Publication: Clear Creek Courant NOTICE OF RIGHTS

YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORE¬CLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORE¬CLOSED. A COPY OF THE STATUTES WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS ARE ATTACHED HERETO.

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE PURSUANT TO §38-38-104, C.R.S., SHALL BE FILED WITH THE SHERIFF AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED.

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF IN-

TENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED.

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO §38-38-302, C.R.S., SHALL BE FILED WITH THE SHERIFF NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE.

The name, address and telephone number of each of the attorneys repre¬senting the holder of the evidence of debt are as follows: Thomas J. Wolf, Atty. Reg. No. 12577 Sarah H. Abbott, Atty. Reg. No. 41852 Ireland Stapleton Pryor & Pascoe, P.C. 1660 Lincoln Street, #3000, Denver, Colorado 80264 303-623-2700.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

This Sheriff’s Notice of Sale is signed this 8th day of June, 2023.

/s/Rick Albers

Rick Albers, Sheriff Clear Creek County, Colorado

Statutes: sections 38-37-108, 38-38-103, 38-38104, 38-38-301, 38-38-302, 38-38-304, 38-38-305, and 38-38-306, C.R.S., as amended.

Legal Notice No. CCC647

First Publication: June 22, 2023

Last Publication: July 20, 2023

Publisher: