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North Metro PDs tackle street racing There isn’t one way to address the instensifying street racing problem, area police explain BY LIAM ADAMS LADAMS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Street racing and related issues, such as spontaneous car parties, have become an issue that has intensified throughout the Denver metro area and Brighton, Northglenn, Thornton and Westminster police departments are taking individual and collective steps to address it. Reducing street racing isn’t as straightforward as issuing speeding tickets, however, representatives of the police departments said. Westminster, for example, is working with businesses to shore up space where car parties occur, while Brighton is ramping up patrols. Since January, Northglenn PD has received 27 traffic complaints related to street racing, a third of which has been on I-25. Brighton PD has received 18 calls for service, primarily near the King Soopers along 50th Avenue. Westminster PD has received “numerous complaints,” said spokesman Ray Esslinger. The department didn’t have precise numbers because it was hard to sort out complaints specifically about street racing and other issues, like noise nuisances, Esslinger said. Street racing in Westminster has occurred along U.S. Highway 36 and Huron Street between 120th Avenue and 144th Avenue. In what strictly qualifies as a street race, none of the departments have recorded any fatalities since January. All four departments are part of a 34-member task force on street racing led by Colorado State Patrol that also includes the Commerce City SEE RACING, P4

SWAT teams leaving the Riverwalk Apartments. There was no potential threat to the community.

Domestic violence Suspect-at-large Swat teams guns drawn in an early morning domestic distrubance BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Concerns about a reported domestic violence incident early May 4 led Brighton police to surround an apartment complex in the southwestern part of the city. The Brighton Police Department was called to the scene at the Riverwalk Apartments in the 700 block of Mockingbird Street early in the morning May 4 in regards to a pos-

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sible suspect at large after a domestic violence incident. The police and SWAT teams surrounded the apartment complex with guns drawn. “Based on the circumstances and the information, we were able to garner, we initially, called out our SWAT team to assist our patrol division in securing the scene and preventing any additional danger to the residents,” said Brighton Police Cmdr. Matthew Domenico. Domenico said officers received tips from mobile phones about a hostage situation but detectives later determined that was inaccurate. “No one was inside the home and we made contact with the resident. They are aware of what’s going on,” said Domenico. “I don’t believe the

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resident was a friend or the suspect lived at the address. I can’t say anything additional about the reason. We’ve got some investigative work to figure out all the circumstances behind it.” No arrest was made, and the investigation is ongoing. There was no active threat to the community, Domenico said. The area has been cleared and residents are safe to return home. “There is still a suspect at large that we’re looking for. We’re not prepared to release any names or any information at this point. But we do not believe those represent threats to the communities,” said Domenico.

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9/29/1929 - 5/5/2021 Marjorie Gates, 91, of Eaton, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at Windsong at Northridge Nursing Facility in Greeley. She was born September 29, 1929, in Boulder, Colorado, to Neil & Ruth (Vinger) Davis. She was a 1947 graduate of Fort Lupton High School and went on to attend Colorado State College of Education. She later worked at the Fort Lupton High School as a librarian until she retired in 1995. Prior to finishing her education, Marjorie worked at the Star Theatre in Fort Lupton as a ticket taker. It was there that she met Jimmie J. Gates. He would ride the bus from Platteville to see a show, but mostly to see Marjorie. They married on May 12, 1951, in Greeley and were married for 51 years. Marjorie enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She made many blankets, hats, mittens, sweaters and did needlepoint tablecloths. She loved reading, doing crossword puzzles, and her exercise classes at Bonell Good Samaritan. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Eaton and the Order of Eastern Star in Fort Lupton. Marjorie’s greatest joy in her life was her children and grandchildren. She would often say, “the best times in her life were with her children and her family.” She is survived by her sons, Bruce (Margie) Gates of

San Luis Rey, California, David Gates of Greeley, Colorado, and Kevin (Margaret) Gates of Denver, Colorado, a daughter, Jane (Mike) Martin of Eaton, Colorado, 6 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Gates, her parents, Neil & Ruth Davis, a son, Eric Gates, a sister, Elizabeth Pappas, and a brother-in-law, Mike Pappas. Our family would like to say a Special Thank You to Bristol Hospice, especially Kaitlyn, Chaplain Hope, and Wendy, for their unconditional care for our mother and the love they provided for her throughout her journey. Also, a Special Thank You to Windsong at Northridge Memory Care Staff for their constant care, love, and support for our mother, especially during this past year when our family could not be there in person. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 10, 2021, at Hillside Cemetery in Fort Lupton. The family will host an open house following the Graveside Service at Jane and Mike Martin 35347 CR 39 Eaton Colorado from 1: 00 to 4:00. An online guestbook and obituary are available at www.moserfuneralservice.com.

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September 29, 1940 – May 6, 2021 Robert Moran, 80 passed away on May 6, hand to his family, friends, neighbors and 2021 at the Inglenook Memory Care Living sometimes complete strangers. He was the Facility in Brighton, CO., with his loving type of guy who would give you the shirt off family by his side after a long battle with his back and probably his shoes and socks Alzheimer’s disease. Bob was born in Boston, too, if he thought you needed them. Bob MA., to the late Thomas J. Moran and Mary loved to surf cast on Salisbury Beach and Plum Island (Moon) Moran on September 29, 1940. beach, where he enjoyed the ocean, he was an avid Bob was raised in Somerville, MA and graduated from Boston Red Sox fan and attended many games with Somerville Trade High School, Somerville, MA, Class his family at Fenway Park and cried and cheered when of 1960. In February 1965 he met the love of his life they won the World Series in 2004, he also was a fan Phyllis Fabin at the Boston City Club, when he asked of the New England Patriots and the Boston Bruins, her “Why aren’t you smiling?” While it might not have he enjoyed spending time and playing with his much been the best line, the two began dating and in August loved grandson, Zachary, you could always find him 1965 they became in engaged. Bob and Phyllis were down on the floor with him playing cars and trucks or married on August 27, 1966 in a Catholic ceremony at running around the yard with Nerf guns, and lastly he the Immaculate Conception Church, Cambridge, MA. loved and was madly devoted to his dogs, Brandy-Mae, Eddie and Gunny, where he spent countless hours In 1967, they welcomed a daughter, Donna E. Moran walking with them at the dog park. and in 1968 a son, Robert P. Moran. In 1972 they moved to Salisbury, MA to raise their family by the In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by seacoast. his brother, Thomas H. Moran. In 1972 Bob took job at Exxon, USA, Everett, MA, where he began his career with the company as trucker driver delivering heating oil and gasoline, before becoming a plant operator where he remained until his retirement in 1997. After his retirement Bob and Phyllis decided to move to Lochbuie, Colorado in 2006, for a new adventure and to spend more time with their son and his family. Bob loved a good joke and to laugh and was always smiling with a sunny outlook on life. He was a friendly man, he loved to talk to people everywhere he went, we always said after his retirement that he should have gotten a job as people greeter at Walmart, because he always liked meeting people with smile and a “how are you doing today?!” He was a humble man who never ask for anything for himself and always put his family needs first. Bob was always willing lend a helping

Bob is survived by his beloved and devoted wife Phyllis M. Moran, of Lochbuie, CO, who he would have celebrated 55 years of marriage this year, his daughter, Donna E. Moran, of Salisbury, MA, his son, Robert P. Moran and his wife Renee, and his loved grandson, Zachary P. Moran of Westminster, CO. He also survived by his sister, Carol Zinram of Erie, PA., and several nieces, nephews and other extended family members from Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Nevada. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Friday, May 14, 2021, 11:00 AM at TaborRice Funeral Home (www.taborfuneralhome.com), 75 South 13th Avenue, Brighton, CO. In lieu of flowers memorial donations be made to the MSPCA (www. mspca.org) or the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz. org).

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James Robert Barclay Jr. James Robert Barclay, 80, of Fort Lupton, Colorado passed away on April 21, 2021. James was born and raised in Denver, Colorado and he was the eldest child born to James and Eileen (Garrison) Barclay. James graduated from Lakewood High School in 1959 where he was a Division 4 wrestler and member of the track team. After graduation, he attended the Colorado School of Mines. James became a master electrician working on major projects such as the Eisenhower Tunnel and Denver International Airport. He received his “50 Year” service pin from Local Electrician Union, Local 68.

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enjoyed the outdoors; fishing, boating, riding motorcycles and he loved trains. He was married to Justina (Lugo) Barclay. He is survived by his daughter, Susan Bruno; granddaughters, Ashley O’Neal and Sarah Wilson; great granddaughters: Aubrey, Gracie, Tessa and Gwen O’Neal, as well as, Abbigail Wilson. He was preceded in death by both of his parents; sisters, Norma and Jamie; and brother, David Barclay. Tabor Funeral Home, Brighton, Colorado, handled arrangements. Visit TaborFuneralHome.com to share memories of James and condolences with his family.

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James Singleton Kimmel January 4, 1935 - May 1, 2021

James Singleton Kimmel, age 86, passed away on May 1, 2021 at his residence in Hudson, Colorado. He was born on January 4, 1935 in Flat Rock, Illinois to Leo and Irene (Hewitt) Kimmel. James went to school in Illinois and continued his education and went to work in Construction contracting until his passing. He married Donna L. Markus. He was a very loving and devoted husband for 50+ years. He loved his wife Donna dearly along with the rest of his family. Jim would do anything for anybody at the drop of a hat. His two passions when he wasn’t working or staying

busy were hunting and fishing. He sincerely loved all of his brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Donna; along with all of his children from a previous marriage, Bill, Jimmy and Cheryl. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Joe Kimmel, Leo Kimmel, Waneta Timmerman, Leon Goodwin, Elbert Avery, Ruby Sykes, and Leon Kimmel. Tabor Funeral Home, Brighton, Colorado, handled arrangements. Visit TaborFuneralHome.com to share memories of James and condolences with his family.

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Keeping the community in Colorado Community Media

ast week in this space you were able to hear from Ann and Jerry Healey, who have entrusted their collection of 24 community newspapers to us at the newly formed Colorado News Conservancy. This week, as the new owners and operators of this newspaper, we want to give you an opportunity to hear directly from us and learn about our plans. With an eye toward retirement, grandkids and new adventures, Ann and Jerry sold Colorado Community Media to the Conservancy. The Conservancy is a partnership between the National Trust for Local News and The Colorado Sun, a local digital news organization that some of you may already know. We were aided by a network of Colorado organizations who share our commitment to keeping newspapers in local hands and to ensuring that you continue to benefit from the unique, hyperlocal coverage that you have come to expect from this newspaper and the others in the CCM family. One of the Colorado Community Media newspapers has been serving its community for more than 150 years, and others have decades of history. We feel a deep responsi-

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bility to continue that legacy and ensure your paper is still providing quality news and information for decades to come, as well as bringing the businesses that provide the core financial support for these publications together with readers in the local communities they serve. So what will change, and what won’t? We’ve already heard those questions from readers and local business owners who feel strong ties to the reporters, editors, sales staff and others who bring the news to you. For starters, we are seeking to fill the big shoes of Jerry Healey

The Colorado News Conservancy is a public benefit corporation formed to preserve Colorado Community Media and ensure that its 24 weekly and monthly newspapers remain locally owned. The Conservancy is a joint venture by the National Trust for Local News and The Colorado Sun. The Trust is a new, national nonprofit organization formed to provide the financing, new ownership structures and expertise needed for established news organizations around the country to become sustainable and deeply grounded in their communities. The Sun is a journalist-owned, award-winning digital news outlet that strives to cover all of Colorado, bring understanding to important issues and contribute to a more vibrant, informed and whole Colorado. To contact us, email CNC@ColoradoCommunityMedia.com or call 303-5664100.

in the role of publisher. We are looking for someone who is as passionate about community and local service as Jerry has been. We are so grateful that he has agreed to stay on this month to help ensure we have a smooth transition.

We do not plan the staff cutbacks, cost-cutting or layoffs that have become far too common in the news business these days. In fact, we are looking to bolster the fine work already being done to serve you, the readers and supporters of this paper. Our job is to keep your local media strong and growing. The Colorado Community Media name will stay the same, as will the name of the newspaper you know and trust. The same goes for the phone numbers, email addresses and the website of your paper. You can reach out to the hard-working people here at the paper in the same ways you always have. We purchased Colorado Community Media because we are committed to serving our readers, our local businesses and our communities and to sustaining the important community role played by these papers. We want to thank Ann and Jerry once again for their hard work and dedication over the years to providing community media to your town and others. We promise them — and you — that we will work hard to serve you and make you proud.

Thornton Amazon warehouse target of state labor complaint Linda Rodriguez alleges Amazon retaliated against her for speaking up about COVID-19 protocols BY LIAM ADAMS LADAMS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A complaint filed with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) alleges that Amazon retaliated against a former employee at its Thornton warehouse for raising concerns about workplace conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Towards Justice, a Denver-based nonprofit law firm, and Attorney Hunter Swain of Swain Law, LLC, filed the complaint on behalf of Linda Rodriguez as a prerequisite to potential legal action in the future, said David Seligman, executive director of Towards Justice. The Department of Labor and Employment will investigate Rodriguez’s allegation that supervisors at the Thornton warehouse fired Rodri-

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conversation, responding that Amazon had instructed him not to discuss the confirmed infection,” the complaint alleges. A regular issue Rodriguez observed was that warehouse employees did not provide important COVID-19 safety information — including warnings that employees should not clock in and enter the facility if they are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms — in Spanish during pre-shift meetings. Thus, the complaint said, “Amazon was able to maintain pressure on its Spanishspeaking workers to continue attending work even if they felt sick.” Rodriguez expressed her concerns to supervisors several times throughout the summer months and little was done in response, the complaint alleged. On Aug. 22, Rodriguez shared with a supervisor she was considering filing a complaint with the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). On Aug. 24, Amazon suspended Rodriguez for “time theft” and later terminated her. Amazon spokesperson Maria Boschetti said in a statement, “The facts of this case are clear: Ms. Rodriguez

was terminated for timecard fraud or ‘time theft.’ On at least a half dozen occasions over a ten-day period, Ms. Rodriguez clocked in and then either left the building or failed to report to her work assignment.” Boschetti added, “When interviewed, with just one exception, Ms. Rodriguez did not deny the allegations nor was she able to justify them.” Rodriguez and her attorneys defend in the CDLE complaint that Amazon’s reason for firing Rodriguez is a “...pretext to disguise its unlawful retaliation against her” and that a filing with the Colorado Civil Rights Division proves as much. “I saw that Amazon was scared of me speaking out for myself and my co-workers. It intimidated me and ultimately fired me when I raised my voice, but I’m not backing down,” Rodriguez said in a press release. The CDLE complaint asks the department to determine if Amazon violated Colorado’s Public Health Emergency Whistleblower (PHEW) Act, which protects workers who raise concerns about workplace violations.

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LIGHTNING STRIKES TANK

Brighton Fire Rescue officials said lightning appears to be the cause of a May 5 tanker fire near U.S. Highway 85 and Weld County Road 6. It started shortly before 1 p.m. Crews from the Brighton, Fort Lupton, Mountain View, South Adams and Southeast Weld fire protections districts assisted and brought foam to the fire scene. The fire involved four empty fiberglass water tanks. Crews used water tenders to shuttle water to the fire site. No one was injured. Smoke from the fire was visible from as far away as Commerce City.

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United Power brings I-76 EV station online RACING FROM PAGE 1

Police Department, Adams County Sheriff ’s Office and the 17th Judicial District Attorney’s office. Representatives of various departments are meeting to brainstorm the most effective strategies to curb street racing, though they already have one advisement for street racers: take advantage of state patrol’s “Take it to the Track” program at Bandimere Speedway in Jefferson

County. Metro police departments already know Bandimere won’t cut it, since the pandemic made for less busy roads, an appealing prospect to street racers. Thus, Thornton and Northglenn have beefed up enforcement in areas and at times where street racing is more likely to occur. Westminster, Brighton, Thornton and Northglenn all have assigned a specific person or team to study the issue and develop mitigation strategies. Some departments are also reducing car parties that pop up in large parking lots. Car enthusiasts will, on

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a whim, gather in the parking lots of businesses or shopping malls, to show off their cars to one another, said Westminster Police Sgt. Terry Hasse, the department’s street racing point person. Many times, the gatherings won’t escalate and at worst, be noisy. However, it will sometimes lead to street racing, Hasse said. Westminster PD is working with businesses to provide no-trespass orders for car clubs congregating in their lots. The department is also reaching out to car clubs directly and asking them to have peaceful gatherings. Esslinger said, “We as an

I-76 corridor for electric vehicle commuters. Travelers to be able to “fill up” at United Power’s ChargePoint Fast EV Charging station conveniently located at the Market Street Mart and Shell Gas Station in Keenesburg. Its grand opening was set for 2 p.m. May 11.

agency and other agencies are open to working with all the car clubs for a solution.” Westminster police and the other departments emphasized they are taking the issue seriously, even if it sometimes feels that the issue is rampant. Though the issue is complex, Esslinger said, “The last thing any police officer would want to do is knock on anybody’s door and report to that family member that somebody had lost their life due to this behavior of street racing that could have been prevented”

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Food truck goes from farm to the families Food donations coming into the communities BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A new, unique mobile food truck is coming to neighborhoods to help families in need with healthy foods. The Weld County Food Bank unveiled its new mobile food truck May 5. “I’m just thrilled that it’s finally funded and it is here. It’s going to be out serving the community. We wanted to do this a couple of years ago, but COVID set us back and there is an incredible need for fresh produce. We’re in a farming community and now it is going to be huge for the people we serve and the kids,” said Bob O’Connor, CEO of the World Food Bank. The truck was financed through the partnership with Northern Colorado United for Youth and the Halliburton Charitable Foundation. “We have been a longstanding member of this community. We’ve had a facility in the area for over 50 years, and employ quite a few people, particularly from the Weld County area. So it’s important for us to get back to the Hcommunity that we live and work in,” said Robert Harber, vice president for Rocky Mountain Haliburton. NOCO Unify- “Impact the Life of a Child,” an organization that has been around for more than 14 years, also donated funding to help start the

mobile food truck. “We are an all-volunteer organization that raises money for at-risk and in-need youth in Larimer and Weld counties. We’ve just crested the $5 million raised mark, and we give back on average, anywhere between $150,000 and $250,000 a year to Larimer and Weld County charities specifically serving at-risk and Indian youth,” said Jeremy Jeremy Holt with NOCO Unify. “We get a lot of support from local business owners, and we take every dollar that we raise and put it right back into the community.” The program is called Farms to Families. “It’s a very unique truck that was custom built by a company in Canada, that we’re going to utilize to take the fresh product such as produce, meat and dairy to smaller communities,” said Weston Edmonds, communications manager with the Weld County Food Bank. The food bank partnered with numerous agencies and nonprofit agencies that do not have the access to produce, dairy or fresh meat. The mobile food truck will be used to help the agencies distribute food to smaller communities and to senior living complexes where a lack of transportation can make it hard to get access to food. “We are also going to target lowincome senior living complexes so we can go to the seniors and give them what we have on hand without giving them large amounts of food that they just can’t use,” said Edmonds. The food bank offers a child feed-

Bob O’Connor, CEO, with the World Food Bank giving a speech to the organizations that donated funding to the new mobile food truck that will be set up in communities PHOTO BY BELEN WARD to provide food.

ing program in summer called “The Summer Feeding Program.” When the food truck parks in a neighborhood to give children fresh fruits the parents can grab some produce from the truck as well. “We are excited because we’ve seen other food banks in the feeding American network do this on huge scales for up to 100 families and it allows us to target people in those smaller communities,” said Edmonds. Edmonds said in the first year of COVID the food bank had an 80% increase of people coming in for food before COVID. Also, with the child feed program, there was an increase in the number of kids needing meals and snacks which increased by 130%. “We’re hearing from those families

that they were furloughed for a bit, but they’re back to work but had to use up their savings. They had to stretch their means and they’re still recovering, said Edmonds. “ It’s good, but I think it’s going to be a while for people to recover. “ O’Connor said that one in five people is hungry and one in four children is without food. This year, the food bank distributed more than 16 million pounds of food in Weld County. “Unfortunately, it is all-time record and served the double amount of people that we have in a standard year,” Edmonds said. O’Connor added, “We are so grateful for all coming together and helping us through volunteers and financial donations. “

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Democrats introduce bill for transportation fees Fuel purchases, deliveries, rideshare trips could see added costs

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Colorado Democrats formally rolled out their massive transportation fee-implementation and spending bill on May 4 with support from top business leaders and two Republicans, saying 2021 is the year to finally tackle the Holy Grail that is the state’s longstanding infrastructure deficit. “This is the year we will make it happen,” Senate Majority Leader Steve Fenberg said as Senate Bill 260 was introduced. The bill would impose new fees on motorists purchasing gasoline and diesel fuel, while also adding additional costs to deliveries, rideshare trips and electric vehicle registrations. The fees would raise about $3.8 billion over the next decade and, paired with an infusion of the Legislature’s general fund, contribute to more than $5 billion on spending. Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers and state Sen. Kevin Priola of Henderson were the two Republicans who joined Democrats, including Gov. Jared Polis, at a news conference to announce the legislation. “As a conservative Republican, I’m not here this afternoon because I’m a fan of everything going on with the Colorado Legislature these days — far from it,” Suthers said. “But I am here to support this transportation package, because I believe Colorado must move forward to invest in its transportation infrastructure, and this is the best, most collaborative effort that I’ve seen to do so.” Suthers says he opposed a recent proposal to raise sales taxes to pay for Colorado’s transportation needs, but that he thinks the measure introduced May 4 strikes the best balance possible, making road users pay their fair share and lawmakers open their purse strings. “While I personally would prefer perhaps a greater contribution of general fund, or more money into highway construction and less into multimodal, I’m a political realist and I understand political compromise,” he said. “And I don’t see a better package coming through the Legislature or the voters anytime soon. And I strongly believe we simply cannot kick this can down the road any longer.” Mike Kopp, president and CEO of Colorado Concern, and Kelly Brough, president and CEO of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, were also at the news conference to voice their support. Kopp called the measure a “breakthrough step.” Most Republicans balk at fees The GOP support is notable because Republicans at the Legislature have generally chafed at the notion of raising fees to pay for transportation projects. Most conservatives, including the powerful group Americans for Prosperity Colorado, think

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House Speaker Alec Garnett, D-Denver, speaks at the Colorado Capitol on May 4 about Senate Bill 260 to raise and spend millions on M transportation. PHOTO BY JESSE PAUL/THE COLORADO SUN C

existing $50 charge for electric vehicle owners would be increased by a range of $55 to $159 instead of by a range of $60.19 to $153.20 • The total general fund contribution would rise to $1.5 billion from $1.2 billion • The total dollars in the plan increases to $5.3 billion from $5 billion • $2.5 million would be set aside for Front Range rail, up from no allocation in earlier versions of the measure

Morning traffic ramps up on Interstate 25 through Thornton earlier this year. A proposal State Legislators are considering would impose new fees on motorists purchasing gasoline and diesel fuel, while also adding additional costs to deliveries, rideshare trips and electric vehicle registrations. STEFAN BRODKSY

voter approval should be sought before any new costs are placed on motorists and question the legality of the fee structure. “It is unconscionable that our lawmakers could even think of moving forward with all the negative feedback they have received with only weeks left in the session to spare,” AFP Colorado State Director Jesse Mallory said in a written statement. “Coloradans, their families, and their businesses cannot possibly shoulder another financial burden after the pandemic. If our lawmakers can’t carry out the duties of their position and hold themselves accountable to voters, then we will — plain and simple.” Mallory’s group plans to cosponsor a 2022 ballot measure with Colorado Rising State Action, another conservative group, to give voters the option to reduce the gasoline tax in response to the Legislature’s fee plan. Sen. Ray Scott, R-Grand Junction, said during a Colorado Sun forum on transportation funding recently that enacting fees would be “incredibly dangerous to our economy and to the well-being of people in Colorado.” Scott said his party would instead like to see a quarter of the roughly $4 billion Colorado is receiving from

the latest coronavirus relief package used for transportation. “We could solve every fiscal problem — from K-12, to higher ed, to roads and bridges — with this money if we don’t get distracted.” But Priola and Suthers rejected their fellow conservatives’ argument. Priola said he thinks Senate Bill 260 spreads the burden around fairly, and Suthers — who is also Colorado’s former attorney general — said he is confident the fees are legal and will hold up in court. The governor said support from people like Priola and Suthers proves that the policy strikes the right balance. “It’s rare to see people of so many different perspectives coming together around something that we need to do,” Polis said. “Most importantly, this bill is for you. It’s to finally fix our damn roads.” Parts of the bill were first unveiled to reporters in March, but several changes have been made since then. Those alterations include: Gasoline and diesel fuel fees would start lower — at 2 cents per gallon starting in July 2022 — and increase 1 cent every year up to 8 cents • The delivery fee was initially set at 25 cents, but it has been hiked to 27 cents • The additional fee on top of the

Some proposals stayed same Some elements did not change between the earlier version and the one introduced on May 4. That includes plans to charge a new, fee of 30 cents per trip on Uber and Lyft rides starting in 2022 and eventually increasing it based on the federal Consumer Price Index. The fee would be cut in half for people carpooling in a rideshare, or riding in an electric vehicle. Republicans and Democrats have been battling over how to fund transportation projects in Colorado for years. Voters in recent years have rejected ballot questions to raise taxes, bond and retain excess tax revenue to pay for infrastrucP ture. The money generated by the new M @ fees would go toward a myriad of O projects and not just expanding C existing roadways. “This will help us reach our climate goals through electrifications and also by investing in multi-modal transportation,” said Sen. Faith Winter, a Westminster Democrat and prime sponsor of the transportation-funding bill. House Speaker Alec Garnett, a Denver Democrat who is also a prime sponsor of the bill, said Colorado is losing its competitive edge because of its transportationfunding deficit. “We have a transportation crisis in Colorado,” he said. “It doesn’t have to be this way.” Colorado Sun staff writer Lucy Haggard contributed to this report. C A This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet @ B based in Denver and covering the state. Used by permission. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com.

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Reunion charter school focusing on agriculture STEAD School looks beyond farming to build its curriculum BY SCOTT TAYLOR STAYLOR@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Part of the inspiration for a new agriculture-themed high school in Commerce City came from the ground where it’s being built. “The Fulenwider family has owned that land forever and it used to a be a part of a 40,000-acre farm called Boxelder Farms,” school co-founder Kelly Leid said. “They farmed this land. It was a dry land wheat farm that grew winter wheat, sunflowers, and other kinds of farming and ranching.” But another part of the inspiration for the new school came from home builders themselves. The school is an outgrowth of Oakwood Homes development in Commerce City’s Reunion neighborhood and owner Pat Hamill’s philosophy. “For the last 20 to 25 years, one of the things Pat was confronted with was the challenge of the quality of schools,” Leid said. “What came out of that was the Foundation for Educational Excellence.” Leid ran that group for its first eight years. It’s now called BuildStrong Education. “At the root of our homebuilding business has been a real focus on assuring or helping to facilitate great schools in the communities in which we build,” Leid said. “When we became the master builder for Reunion back in 2017, we started a dialogue with 27J.” BuildStrong Education, an Oakwood Homes Foundation, championed the STEAD School. The school will offer students experiential learning through the use of hands-on materials, interdependent projects, cooperative learning, individualized lessons, internships and community service. The school is set to open its doors to its first class of students in August in Reunion, near the intersection of Tower Road and 104th Avenue. The school hit a milestone on May 4 when crews completed work on the building’s frame. “The school sits at the nexus of urban, rural and suburban interests,” Leid said. “Brighton is just to the north and Bennett and farmland are to the east and old Commerce City is just to the south. Part of the goal is finding a way to bring these kids together from these different experiences to solve really big problems regarding food, energy and the environment.” Leid said the school plans to accept 175 students for the graduating class of 2025. They’ll add 175 firstyear students each year until the school reaches its full enrollment of 700 students across grades 9-12, all

Crews place the top beam in Reunion’s new STEAD School May 4. Plans call for the new agriculture-focused school to open for its first group of students in August. COURTESY PHOTO

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drawn from District 27J’s student population via a lottery. “It’s a weighted lottery and the over-arching goal is to be as diverse as possible and to meet the district’s targets,” Leid said. “We need to balance the school’s demographics, boy-to-girl as well as kids of color and etcetera.” The public charter high school, part of the School District 27J, broke ground in January 2021 and is expected to be complete just in time for the inaugural freshman class in fall 2021. Plans call for developing a ten-acre site that will expand in phases with multiple pre-engineered buildings

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said. “We are going to focus on agriculture, so animal, plant, environmental and food science,” Leid said. “Across those four pathways are upwards of 3,000 different career possibilities, some of them in Ag, some not. Agriculture is the platform to learn and to engage. We’d obviously love to see kids stay in agriculture because we need to eat and drink and hope we can keep the planet healthy. Our kids will learn to do that in real-time.” The goal is less to promote farming as a career but to use agriculture itself as a teaching method, he said. “It’s taking all of the classic focus areas — math, science, literature, social studies, geography — and using this thing called agriculture, this massive subject, as a vehicle to teach,” Leid said. “Kids are going to learn about the environment through the lens of agriculture. They’ll learn about the history of agriculture, about social studies, geography.” The goal so to end up with a cohort of graduates who understand science and its applications in the real world. Cal Fulenwider, who donated the land for the school, agreed. “Climate change, water stewardship, conservation, responsible agriculture and technology are critical as we move forward,” Fulenwider said in a written statement. “That’s what this school is all about. This school is a prototype — we have goals to expand this nationally because we think that’s the responsibility that this generation has to future generations.”

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Weld County denies Thornton water project application Thornton faces another major setback to building its water pipeline from Larimer County BY LIAM ADAMS LADAMS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Thornton Water Project got dealt another bad hand on May 5, when the Weld County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to deny Thornton’s application to build a water pipeline through 34 miles of unincorporated Weld County. The denial means Thornton is looking up at a second steep hill to climb in its attempt to deliver highly coveted water from a Larimer County source in just a few years’ time, because the city is also struggling with the Larimer County Board of Commissioners over the pipeline’s other major section. To resolve the situation in Weld County, the city might consider doing what it did in Larimer County: legal action. “Legal action of some sort is an option,” said Thornton spokesman Todd Barnes. “I think it’s fair to say Thornton disagrees with the criteria cited for the denial of the permit,” Barnes added. Reasons cited by members of the Weld County Board of Commissioners was that the application was inconsistent with Weld County’s

comprehensive plan, a new plan the board passed last year, and that the pipeline might affect future growth. Commissioner Scott James also said the project isn’t in the “best interest of the people of Weld County,” invoking a core debate in the past year about whether Thornton is being considerate of the people who own land where the city wants to build the pipeline. By 2025, Thornton hopes to complete the pipeline’s total 75-miles from a Water Supply and Storage Company reservoir north of Fort Collins. Twenty-six miles of the stretch goes through Larimer County, whose board of commissioners denied Thornton’s application, leading the city to file a civil case against the Larimer County board in 2019. A Larimer County district court judge sided with the board, a decision Thornton appealed with the Colorado Court of Appeals last month. Thornton filed the application for the 34-mile stretch in Weld County in 2018. Then, in May 2019, the Weld County Planning Commission recommended it for approval to the board. The board continued the case into 2020, ultimately resulting in a second planning commission hearing in July 2020. That time, the planning commission recommended denial to the board, exactly what the board did May 5. The reason for the planning commission reversing its recommendation in 2020, and what has driven most of the debate about the

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News Briefs BHS student captures photography award Brighton High School Reflections Editor Jespyn Bishop is this year’s Photographer of the Year, according to the Colorado Student Media Association. Fallen officer memorial The late Commerce City Detective Curt Holland will be among police officers honored during the Weld County Fallen Officer Memorial ceremony at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 13, at Bittersweet Park, 35th Avenue and 16th Street, Greeley. The Weld County Sheriff ’s Office hosts this ceremony each year to honor peace officers throughout the country who died in the line of duty. In 2020, there were 362 peace officers who died on the job, which is up from 150 in 2019. The stark increase is attributable to the pandemic, as 234 officers died due to Coronavirus-related health complications, according to a press statement. Three of those officers were from Colorado -- El Paso County Deputy Sheriff Jeffrey C. Hopkins, April 1, 2020; Larimer County Department of Natural Resources Ranger Brendan P. Unitt, Aug. 20; and Holland, Oct. 16. Weld County Sheriff Steve Reams will serve as the master of ceremonies for the event. He will be joined by several local chiefs of police who will help read the names of 2020’s fallen officers. The event also will feature a flag raising ceremony, a 21-gun salute and the playing of “Taps.” Police department online meeting The Brighton Police Department will host a community Zoom meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, to talk about crime trends and statistics, crime prevention tips and the implementation of body-worn cameras. A Q&A session will follow for staff to respond to questions from the public. “I think these meetings represent a great opportunity to connect and communicate with citizens,” said Cmdr. Matthew Domenico of the Brighton Police Department. The link is https://us02web.zoom. us/j/83121465847. Call 720-928-9299 or 888-475-4499 (toll-free) or 877-8535257 (toll-free) The ID is 831 2146 5847.

To submit a question ahead of time, pemail communications@ brightonco.gov. Department staff will also be answering questions submitted in the chat function during the Zoom session. Questions? Email mdomenico@ brightonco.gov. Young entrepreneur program The Youth Services’ Growing Grads Program starts its new Young Entrepreneur Program in June. The workshops will be virtual and will consist of a series of hour-long classes that will teach and empower youth how to build their own business. It’s for young adults ages 19. After the workshops, participants will be eligible to sell their products on an online marketplace. Interested buyers will then be able to purchase directly from the seller. “This is a class for young adults in Brighton who are passionate about entrepreneurship or just simply want to learn more,” said Tawnya Russell, manager of Brighton Youth Services. “We hear of so many great business ideas among youth in our community, so we hope we can help guide those young entrepreneurs through this program.” The deadline to apply is April 7. Admission interviews will follow April 21 - 23 and 30 applicants will be accepted into the program. For questions, contact Russell at 303-6552123 or trussell@brightonco.gov. Moonlight bike rides The city of Brighton announced the return of its full moon bike rides. The next ride is Wednesday, May 26, Thursday, June 24, Friday, July 23, Saturday, Aug. 22, and Monday, Sept. 20. All rides are free. They start and end at Emi Chikuma Splash Pad and Plaza, 1750 Skeel St. Ride signups begin at 6:15 p.m. (participants will have to sign a waiver the first time they attend and check-in each ride thereafter). A free giveaway drawing and serving of treats will occur after each ride; to enter the drawing, you must check in. The free monthly community event is for bicyclists of all levels to enjoy a leisurely five- to 10-mile ride through Brighton as the sunsets. A map of the rides will be posted to the Bike Brighton page of the City’s website.

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tions. Help for Homes The city of Brighton is taking applications for the 15th annual Help for Homes community project set for Saturday, June 12. For details on how to apply or volunteer, go to brightonco.gov/CivicAlerts.

‘In Memory’ display for Wall That Heals event extended The city of Brighton said the deadline to submit names for the “In Memory” display (part of “The Wall That Heals” program coming to Brighton over Labor day weekend) is July 31. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund’s In Memory program honors those who returned from the war and later died. The wall will be in Carmichael Park, 650 E. Southern St. The city also needs between 150 and 200 volunteers to help with setting up the wall when it arrives in Brighton, plus greeting visitors. Sign up here: https://www.brightonco.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1679 To apply online, visit www.VVMF. org/In-Memory-Program. Gummball rally The fourth annual Gummball Rally is set for 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, at Riverdale Regional Park, East 124th Avenue and Brighton Road. The 5K run is in memory of Adams County sheriff ’s deputy Heath Gumm, who died in the line of duty in January 2018. The fee is $30 for racers 13 years of age and older. (T-shirt guaranteed with a paid entry by Sunday, Aug. 6), and older, $10 for those 12 and under with a Tshirt guaranteed with a paid entry by Aug. 6 and free for racers 12 and under (no T-shirt). Visit https://gummball5k.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=11277. BHS class of ‘81 reunion Brighton High School’s class of 1981 is planning its 40th reunion for the weekend of Aug. 27 and 28. The first-day’s agenda includes a 6 p.m. social hour at the Copper Rail, 174 S. Main St. Attendees are responsible for their own food. A golf tournament is scheduled to start the day Aug. 28, followed by a wrap-up event at Todd Creek Golf Course starting at 5 p.m. The cost for this is $50 per person and $75 per couple. Reservations are due July 1. Call 03-655-4150. Trash Bash The city of Brighton’s annual Trash Bash is set for two weekends. The second is the weekend of Friday, Sept. 24. In both instances, the drop-off point will be at the wastewater treatment plant, 325 N. Kuner Road. Acceptable items for trash bash include furniture, cabinets, appliances (not freezers or refrigerators), bicycles, cut-up carpet and doors. Small items have to be in containers. Total weight has to be relative to the type of container. Present a city of Brighton water bill or something that indicates your place of residence. A suggestSEE BRIEFS, P11

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Immigrant group’s cookbook seeks to bridge differences ‘Together at the Table’ celebrates global value of good meals with good friends BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The tastes of dozens of countries are collected in “Together at the Table,” a new cookbook from Littleton nonprofit Immigrant Pathways Colorado (IPC). With recipes like hummus from Lebanon, mojitos from Peru, stew from Ethiopia and egg rolls from Vietnam, IPC board members say they hope the cookbook conveys the diverse backgrounds represented in America — but also commonalities. “It reflects that common element we all share: sitting down to share a meal with family and friends,” said IPC board member Connie Shoemaker at an April 13 book launch event. “The table is a place of memory, where we become aware of who and what we are. That’s bound up in the food we eat — it’s a way of preserving past and heritage.” Proceeds from the cookbook go to IPC’s One-Immigrant-At-A-Time program, which provides selfdevelopment grants to immigrants, refugees and asylees who are in the country legally and live below the poverty line. Grants can be used for activities like English classes,

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ed donation of $10 will be accepted to help defray the cost. Car and light pick-up tires will be accepted for $7 each. Oversized tires are $10 each, and semi-tractor trailer tires cost $20. ECO event Brighton’s electronic disposal and shredding event is set for 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at City Hall, 500 S. Fourth Ave. Acceptable items include game consoles, electrical equipment and cords, keyboards, computer towers, laptops and cell phones. Child abuse month The Brighton Police Department partnered with Ralston House and planted a blue pinwheel garden in front of the department’s headquarters, 3401 E. Bromley Lane. A tweet said bright blue pinwheels are a symbol of child abuse prevention awareness across the nation. Visit https://www.ralstonhouse.org/child-abuse-preventionmonth. Meet the mayor Brighton Mayor Greg Mills wants to meet the public during new, oneon-one meetings. It’s a chance to learn about current projects, new developments and share issues. Meetings are the third Friday of every month in 15-minute slots, starting at 10:30 a.m. Reserve a time slot at https://www.signupgenius.

applying for citizenship, green card renewal and seeking professional training. Proceeds will also go toward scholarships to attend Arapahoe Community College. The cookbook includes 171 recipes from 66 contributors from 43 countries on nearly every continent. Included in the book are eight dividers printed with the stories of immigrants and their descendants, who share how food is woven into their cultural heritage. Among those is Nisren Hussein, whose family’s experience inspired the creation of the IPC. Hussein and her husband Raad are Kurds, a long-persecuted ethnic minority in Iraq. Growing up, Hussein’s family of nine had little access to fruit, fresh vegetables and meat as a result of war and economic sanctions. Hussein recalled her mother spending hours every day making flatbread to sell, often leaving her hands cracked and broken, aching to the point that Hussein had to lift the oven cover for her mother. Hussein later married Raad and had two children, but was forced to flee Iraq after anti-coalition forces discovered Raad was working as an interpreter for American troops. Army Col. Joe Rice, a Littleton resident, arranged for the Husseins to come to his hometown, and tasked IPC founder Susan Thornton and friends with setting the family up with a place to stay, jobs, and money to get on their feet. The experience inspired Thornton com/go/10c0d4caaa62fabf9c34-meet. Indicate whether you want to meet in person at City Hall, 500 S. Fourth Ave., or virtually. Call 303-655-2042. Senior meals Eagle View Adult Center and Volunteers of America are offering a box of five frozen meals delivered to your home. You must be 60 or older and be a resident of Brighton. The suggested contribution for the meals is $2.50 meal / $12.50 per box, although the ability to pay is not the deciding factor if you are eligible. Boxes are delivered Thursdays. Call 303-655-2075 and leave your name and phone number. COVID-19 vaccines The Salud clinic in Fort Lupton, 1115 Second St., is offering COVID-19 vaccinations to those 70 years of age and older, healthcare workers and workers in the state’s 1b category. You don’t need to be a patient Register at saludclinic.org. Eagle Express rides Barr Lake State Park will offer virtual rides aboard the Eagle Express. Join Ranger Michelle and her friends as they read a story about our natural world that is sure to entertain your preschooler while teaching them about plants, animals and our planet. Call 303-659-6005. Storytime Barr Lake State Park’s storytime program goes virtual this year. Rangers will read stories about the natural world. Call 303-659-6005 with questions.

“Together at the Table,” a new cookbook from Immigrant Pathways Colorado, features recipes from around the globe. Proceeds go to the group’s efforts to help imPHOTO BY DAVID GILBERT migrants on their feet.

and others to create IPC after realizing that small grants could make a world of difference to immigrants in need as they sought to become Americans. For Hussein, who contributed a recipe for Iraqi-style stuffed grape leaves to the cookbook, settling in Littleton was a blessing. “The air smelled beautiful when we walked out the door our first morning in Colorado,” she recalled in her segment in the cookbook. “It

was like breathing life.” Shoemaker said she hopes the cookbook furthers IPC’s goals: “To bridge the gaps between cultures through education, sharing stories and learning about one another.” “Together at the Table” is available at all Tattered Cover locations, including Aspen Grove. It can also be ordered through IPC’s website at ConnectingImmigrants.org/cookbook. IPC asks for a $20 donation.

Grab-and-go lunches School District 27J expanded its locations for free grab-and-go meals for those 1 to 18 years of age. The pick-up points are Northeast Elementary (new, 1605 E. Longs Peak St.), Brighton High School (270 S. Eighth Ave.), Prairie View High School (12909 E. 120th Ave.), and Riverdale Ridge High School (13380 Yosemite St.). The pick-up times changed, too. They are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Legal self-help clinic The Access to Justice Committee hosts a free, legal self-help clinic from 2 to 3:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month. The program is for customers who don’t have legal representation and need help navigating through legal issues. Volunteer attorneys are available to discuss such topics as family law, civil litigation, property and probate law. Call 303-405-3298 and ask for Legal Self-Help Clinic at least 24 hours in advance. Program refunds Eagle View Adult Center will refund canceled programs through a check or household credit. Call 303-655-2075. Alcoholics Anonymous The Brighton chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 147 S. Second Place. Meeting times are 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sundays, noon and 7:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 6 p.m. Thursdays and 9 p.m. Fridays. Call 303-659-9953 or visit www. brighton1aa.org.

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May 12, 2021

SPORTS

SLIPPING AWAY

Prairie View’s Payten Wilson and Thompson Valley’s Macie Oberhammer want control of the ball during the teams’ non-conference game May 6 at PVHS. The Eagles used three goals from Marit Klagge to pick up a 6-3 win. Cienna Rush, Chloe Gray and PHOTO BY STEVE SMITH Brooklyn McKinney scored the goals for Prairie View.

PITCHING CAN’T OVERCOME BRIGHTON

Mountain Range’s Michael Acierno fires a pitch toward the plate against Brighton May 6. Acierno struck out 12 in his five innings on the mound, but BHS won the game 6-5 in eight innings. PHOTO BY STEVE SMITH

Ravens return to the field with a win BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

It seems reasonably certain that the Riverdale Ridge baseball team was happy to get back on a field and play a game May 5, its first in almost two years. As for coach Ray Garza, he wasn’t sure what to expect.

“ I was a little worried to start. It ended up working for us,” Garza said. “We have a good core of kids that gel well together. A number of kids have done a lot of work in the time we’ve been away, whether it’s with baseball-related skills, their body. That was the biggest key. These kids had to do something on their own.”

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Whether it was the offseason work or the preseason lineup of games so that Garza and his staff could find the right players to fill the slots on the team, it worked out well for RRHS. The Ravens scored nine times in their last three turns at-bat and beat visiting Berthoud 9-5. Dakota Pruitt had three hits, including a two-run single in the fifth

inning to tie the score. Elijah Lofton then added an RBI double to pad RRHS’ lead to 6-4. He finished with two hits and two RBIs. “It was the jitters. We haven’t played in two years,” Pruitt said. “We were just getting those first ABs out of the way, settling into our spot. SEE BASEBALL, P13

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Frederick’s Olivia Fauerbach stands at the ready-to-finish play on this hole as Alexis Yono of Riverdale Ridge golfer completes her effort during the Windsor Girls Invitational Golf PHOTO BY JIM SIEGLE Tournament at the Lakes May 6. Fauerbach finished 13th after carding a 96. Yono finished with a 114, good for a tie for 36th place.

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We played the ball we know how to play.” “Once we got the timing with the pitcher, we made contact, put the ball in play. They made mistakes,” Lofton said. “We played with the lead. Our timing was off, not seeing live pitching for a week or two. Once we got to it, we put the ball in play.” RRHS had a tough time finding a solution to Berthoud’s starting pitcher, Matt Jorissen. He struck out six in 4 1/3 innings of starting pitching. “Coach Garza did a great job of settling us down in the box,” Pruitt said. “The guys really took to that. We came out slow. But that pitcher was gone after we got a good talkingto from coach Garza.” “I choked up on the bat, lessened my stride,” Lofton said. “I hit for contact.” Mason Richard picked up the win. He gave up two hits over three innings. It was the Ravens’ first game in almost two years. Lawson Dawes had a base hit and two RBIs for the Spartans. Jorissen added a couple of base hits. “It’s more important to win the way we won. As a team playing together, good results happen,” Lofton said. Pruitt said the win was more

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S P O R T S SCORECARD Eagle Ridge High School

Girls soccer

The May 3 match between Eagle Ridge and Denver School of Science and TechRiverdale Ridge High School

Girls soccer Brighton beat Riverdale Ridge 3-2 in overtime May 6 in Brighton. Karly Lambert scored two of Brighton’s goals. Leah Day added the other tally. Goalkeeper Katie Powers made 11 saves in her 70 mnutes of play. Lu Freese finished the game in goal and didn’t make a save. Ravens’ goalie Kylie Bach made 12 saves. Ella Cornelius and Molly Lancaster scored the goals for RRHS. Girls golf Riverdale Ridge took fifth at the Windsor Girls Invitational May 6 at Pelican Lakes Golf Course. The team medalist was Natalie Solis Franco, who carded a 112 and took 29th place. Alexis Yono was 32nd after firing a 114, and Abby Lechter finished 42nd. Her score was 124. Baseball Riverdale Ridge downed Thompson Valley 7-2 in Thornton May 6. Corey Lopez drove in three of the Ravens’ runs, while Marcus Espinosa drove in two. Dakota Pruitt had two of RRHS’ half-dozen hits. Pitchers Ty Thompson and Easton McKenzie combined on a two-hitter. Thompson struck out six in five innings, while McKenzie struck out five in his two innings of work.

nology-Byers was postponed because of weather. The Warriors blanked Strive Prep Smart Academy 7-0 on the Ocelots’ field May 4. No stats were available for either team.

RRHS beat Niwot 13-1 May 8 in 4 1/2 innings in Thornton. Dakota Pruitt homered and drove in three. Mathias Talarico drove in three runs. Starting pitcher Grant Wroblewski struck out six in three innings. Track and field Braylon Fenderson won the boys 100-meter dash at the R2 Invitational in Berthoud May 7. He turned in a time of 11.2 seconds. Fenderson also finished third in the 200- dash, where his time was 22.61. Other results: Girls shot put: 4. Brooke Franke, 31-3. 6. Emilie Russell, 28-3. Discus: 4. Franke, 89-11. 6. Baylee Bushlack, 89-1. Boys 200-meter dash: 2. Nabor Alvarez, 17.92. 300-meter hurdles: 3. Alvarez, 45.69. Pole vault: 4. Lucas Couron, 9 feet. Shot put: 8. Isaac Bonner, 35-8 1/2. The Ravens finished seventh in the boys team standings and 10th in the girls team standings. RRHS was back at it May 8 at the Erie Tiger Invitational. Here’s a recap of the Ravens’ results: Girls shot put: 1. Franke, 31-3. Discus: 1. Franke, 88-8. Boys 800-meter run: 8. Alvarez, 56.7. 4-by-100- relay: 3. Couron, Alvarez, RJ Holiday, Fenderson, 44.95. Shot put: 7. Trevor Miller, 35-9 1/4. 8, Isaac Bonner, 35-8. The girls team finished 11th, and the boys team was 13th.

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Brighton High School Girls soccer Brighton beat Riverdale Ridge 3-2 in overtime May 7 on Brighton’s pitch. Karly Lambert scored two of Brighton’s goals. Leah Day added the other tally. Goalkeeper Katie Powers made 11 saves in her 70 mnutes of play. Lu Freese finished the game in goal and didn’t make a save. Ravens’ goalie Kylie Bach made 12 saves. Ella Cornelius and Molly Lancaster scored the goals for RRHS. Girls golf Brighton’s Lina Chavarria was her team’s medalist at the Eastern Metro Athletic Conference north area meet May 7 at Buffalo Run Golf Course. She also finished second in the field after carding a score of 115. Ariyah Abeyta (third place with a score of 132) and Zia Gonzales (fourth place, 134) rounded out Brighton’s scoring contingent.

Prairie ViewHigh School Cancellation Prairie View’s May 3 game at Boulder was called off, as was the ThunderHawks’ weekend trip to Grand Junction because of quarantine issues. The ThunderHawks’ May 20 lacrosse match at Clear Creek High School also was canceled. Lacrosse Lewis-Palmer downed Prairie View 19-4 in Brighton May 7. No stats were available.

BHS finished second in the team standings, 33 shots in back of rival Prairie View High School. Baseball Brighton scored a run in the eighth inning and beat Mountain Range 6-5 in the seasonopener for both schools May 6. The game was in Brighton. Mark Cusick, Jace Valdez and Jarrett Benedict got credit for the Mustangs’ RBIs. Each had one base hit, as did Caden Kalkhors and Michael Acierno. Acierno also was the starting pitcher for MRHS. He struck out 12 in five innings. Gavin Schmeh was the winning pitcher. He struck out four in two innings of relief. BHS won its first road game of the season, a 12-0 triumph over Loveland May 7. Eli Bowman drove in three runs. Schmeh had three hits. Brok Eddy and Anthony Treto drove in a pair of runs. Eddy was the starting pitcher. He lasted three innings and struck out four.

Girls tennis Prairie View blanked Northglenn 7-0 in Brighton May 4. The T-Hawks’ Faith Whittington (No. 1 singles), Lindsey Dalton (No. 2 singles), Faith Miller (No. 3 singles) and the No. 1 doubles team of Brianna Morgan and Taylor Pollock won their matches in straight sets. PVHS also blanked Vista Peak 7-0 in Aurora May 6. Whittington, Faith Miller (Np. 2 singles), Dalton (No. 3 singles), and all four doubles teams (Morgan and Pollock, Lynzie Maestas and Sophie Williams, Abby Bernhardt and Emma Coates and Kelsey Anderson and Jayde Cummings) won their matches in straight sets.

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Public Notices call Bobi 303.659.2522 Legals City and County STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ADAMS Division D1 No. 20JV303 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE INTEREST OF: Violet Lyman A Children, and Concerning Sabrina Martinez, Alex Jordan Lyman Respondents SUMMONS To the parents, guardian, or other respondents named above, GREETING: Sabrina Martinez You are hereby notified that a verified petition has been filed in the above named Court in which it is represented to the Court that said child are alleged to be dependent and neglected; for the reasons set forth more fully in said petition, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference for greater certainty. You are further notified that the parent-child legal relationship may be terminated by this action, if prayed for in the petition. You are further notified that the Court has set said petition for hearing on the 19th day of May, 2021, at the hour of 11:30 am. You are hereby notified to be and appear, at said time, before this Court located at the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601. Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 30th day of April, 2021. Amy Mailander Clerk of the District Court Legal Ad No.: BSB333592 First Publication: May 12, 2021 Last Publication: May 12, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ADAMS Division D1/D/S No. 2020JV312 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE INTEREST OF: Jacquelyne Douglas Jayden Douglas Jeremyiah Sena A Children, and Concerning Juliana Nevarrez Jeremy J. Douglas Anthony Sena Respondents SUMMONS To the parents, guardian, or other respondents named above, GREETING: Jeremy J. Douglas, You are hereby notified that a verified petition has been filed in the above named Court in which it is represented to the Court that said child are alleged to be dependent and neglected; for the reasons set forth more fully in said petition, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference for greater certainty. You are further notified that the parent-child legal relationship may be terminated by this action, if prayed for in the petition. You are further notified that the Court has set said petition for hearing on the 14th day of June, 2021, at the hour of 3:30 p.m. You are hereby notified to be and appear, at said time, before this Court located at the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601. Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 30th day of April 2021 _Amy Mailander __ Clerk of the District Court By: /s/ Desirae Gettman Deputy Clerk Legal Ad No.: BSB333589 First Publication: May12, 2021 Last Publication: May 12, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ADAMS Division D1 No. 20JV81 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE INTEREST OF: Bruno Dominguez, Dulce Dominguez, Jose Jimenez, Lyan Cruz

Children, and Concerning Claudia Martinez, Juan Dominguez, Rafael Jimenez. Orlando Cruz Respondents SUMMONS To the parents, guardian, or other respondents named above, GREETING: Juan Dominguez, Rafael Jimenez. Orlando Cruz You are hereby notified that a verified petition has been filed in the above named Court in which it is represented to the Court that said child are alleged to be dependent and neglected; for the reasons set forth more fully in said petition, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference for greater certainty. You are further notified that the parent-child legal relationship may be terminated by this action, if prayed for in the petition. You are further notified that the Court has set said petition for hearing on the 27th day of May, 2021, at the hour of 10:50 am. You are hereby notified to be and appear, at said time, before this Court located at the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601. Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 30th day of April, 2021. Amy Mailander Clerk of the District Court Legal Ad No.: BSB333590 First Publication: May 12, 2021 Last Publication: May 12, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Balde

NOTICE OF VACANCIES The City of Brighton is now accepting applications to fill positions that will be open on the following Boards and Commissions. Applications may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, 500 South 4th Avenue, 4th Floor, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The application is also available on the City of Brighton website at www.brightonco.gov. Completed applications should be returned to the City Clerk’s Office. City Council requires each applicant to attend a meeting of the Board or Commission you are applying for prior to the interview. PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission has an opening for one (1) Ward 2 member at this time. The Board meets at 6:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of every month at Brighton City Hall. BOARD OF APPEALS The Board of Appeals has openings at this time. Members of this board are qualified by experience related to the construction industry and are trained to rule or review upon matters pertaining to building construction. The Board of Appeals meets at need to determine the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction, acts on appeals for the city’s construction codes (building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical codes) and for Property Maintenance Codes. Brighton staff representatives are present to facilitate, including the Chief Building Official and a permit technician acting as the Board Secretary. Meetings are held at Brighton City Hall. PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has an opening for two (2) Alternate members at this time. The Board meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at the Brighton Recreation Center. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION The Historic Preservation Commission has an opening for one (1) member and two (2) Alternate members at this time. At least 40% of commission members shall be professionals in preservation related discipline such as architecture, landscape architecture, architectural history, archaeology, history, planning, American studies, American civilization, cultural geography or cultural anthropology. Recognizing that professionals may not be available in some communities, this requirement can be waived if the local government makes a good faith effort to recruit professionals and demonstrates that it is capable of carrying out commission responsibilities. The Board meets on the second Thursday of every month at 6:00 p.m. at Brighton City Hall. BRIGHTON HOUSING AUTHORITY The Brighton Housing Authority has openings for one (1) member and two (2) Alternate members at this time. The Board meets on the second Thursday of every month at 4:00 p.m. at Historic City Hall. LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee has openings for two (2) Lodging provider members and two (2) Alternate members at this time. The Board meets on the third Wednesday every quarter at 11:30 a.m. at Brighton City Hall. Any questions may be directed to Natalie Hoel in the Office of the City Clerk at 303-655-2056 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. or email questions to nhoel@brightonco.gov. Legal Ad No.: BSB333587 Published in the Standard Blade First Publication: May 5, 2021

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Metropolitan Districts NOTICE OF CANCELLATION Notice is hereby given by the Board of Directors of the North Kiowa Bijou Groundwater Management District, Morgan, Adams, Arapahoe, and Weld Counties, Colorado, because at the close of business on the 13th day before the election there were no more candidates for directors than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent.

Park and Recreation District. Accordingly, notice is hereby given to all interested persons to appear at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the District at 4:00 p.m., on May 18, 2021 via WebEx video and telephone conference, Telephone No. (650) 479-3208; Meeting/Access No.: 145 282 5391, and show cause in writing, if any they have, why such petition should not be granted. The failure of any person in the existing District to file a written objection shall be taken as an assent on his part to the exclusion of the property described in this notice. In order to preserve the health, safety, and welfare of the public in light of the imminent threat caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting and public hearing will be held by telephone and videoconference only. TODD CREEK VILLAGE PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT

Pursuant to C.R.S. 1-5-208, the election is cancelled and by resolution the Board has declared the candidates elected: Division II Glen Frihauf Division III Fred Midcap Division IV Robert Loose Division V F. W. Kerksiek

By: /s/ Russell W. Dykstra Counsel for the District Legal Ad No.: BSB333597 Published On: May 12, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

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NOTICE OF VACANCY ON THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS OF BRIGHTON CROSSING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 5-8

Glen Frihauf, Secretary Legal Ad No.:BSB333591 First Publication: May 12, 2021 Last Publication: May 12, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

NOTICE TO INTEGRATED PROJECT DELIVERY CONTRACTORS REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS ROCKY MOUNTAIN RAIL PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT Owner: Rocky Mountain Rail Park Metropolitan District Project Name: Rocky Mountain Rail Park Metropolitan District – Public Improvements Construction and Installation Phase I Owner is requesting submittal of qualifications from interested firms for the role of integrated project delivery contractor pursuant to § 32-1-1801, C.R.S., for the design, financing, and construction of water, sanitary sewer, roadways, traffic safety, and storm/drainage improvements and facilities, along with related activities on behalf of the District, generally located within or near the District’s boundaries. The District is located in the south central portion of Adams County, approximately 19 miles southeast of the Denver International Airport and approximately 32 miles east of downtown Denver. The District’s boundaries are generally located to the south of East 48th Ave., north of Interstate 70, west of Peterson Road, and east of E. 30th Ave. The contractor shall be responsible for all aspects of management, contracting and construction of the project and shall provide for all aspects of the construction including compliance with financial restrictions, sub-contractor bidding and contracting, project schedules and all facets of constructing the types of improvements listed as may be required by the District. The preliminary cost estimate for the project is approximately $50,000,000. Respondents should provide information and qualifications along with representative project experience. There will be no inquiry/ response opportunity. Additional information on the requirements and project can be obtained by written request at the address below.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Brighton Crossing Metropolitan District Nos. 5-8 (the “Districts”), City of Brighton, Adams County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 32-1-808, C.R.S., that one vacancy currently exists on the Boards of Directors of the Districts. Any qualified, eligible elector of the Districts interested in filling such vacancy and serving on the Boards of Directors for the Districts should file a Letter of Interest with the Boards by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 24, 2021. Letters of Interest should be sent to Brighton Crossing Metropolitan District Nos. 5-8, c/o WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON, P.C., 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 2000, Centennial, CO 80122, (303) 858-1800. BRIGHTON CROSSING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 5-8 By: /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law Legal Ad No.: BSB333602 Published in: Brighton Standard Blade Published on: May 12, 2020

Summons and Sheriff Sale DISTRICT COURT, Adams COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2020CV031140 DIVISION NO. A INITIAL COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM Plaintiff: Colony Park Community Association, Inc. v.

Response due date, time, location, and addressee: All responses must be received by 5:00 P.M., local time, May 24, 2021, and must be delivered to Rocky Mountain Rail Park Metropolitan District, c/o Spencer Fane LLP, 1700 Lincoln Street, Suite 2000, Denver, Colorado 80203.

Defendants, LAITH LYONS, MONA DEEB et al

Facsimile or electronic transmission submissions will not be accepted.

Also known as: 10743 Jackson Ct, Thornton, CO 80233

ROCKY MOUNTAIN RAIL PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL RESPONSES, TO WAIVE INFORMALITIES IN THE RESPONSE PROCESS, AND TO ACCEPT OR DECLINE ANY AND ALL RESPONSES.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice:

Legal Ad No.: BSB333596 First Publication: May 12, 2021 Last Publication: May 12, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

NOTICE OF EXCLUSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been filed with the Board of Directors of the Todd Creek Village Park and Recreation District of Adams County, Colorado, a petition praying for the exclusion of certain lands from said District. 1. The name and address of the petitioner and description of the property mentioned in such petition are as follows: Petitioner: Mountain View Water Users Association Address: P.O. Box 485, Brighton, CO 80601 Legal Description: Tract D, Heritage Todd Creek Subdivision Filing No. 2, City of Thornton, Adams County, State of Colorado 2. The prayer of the petition is that the above property be excluded from Todd Creek Village

Regarding: Lot 5, Block 4, Colony Park Subdivision, Filing No. 1, County Of Adams, State Of Colorado.

NOTICE OF RIGHT TO CURE AND RIGHT TO REDEEM Re: sheriff’s Sale of Real Property pursuant to Order and Decree of Foreclosure and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq.

This is to advise you that A Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to a Court Order and Decree dated February 10, 2021, and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq., by Colony Park Community Association, Inc., the current holder of a lien recorded on October 13, 2017 at Rec. No. 2017000089785, in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Adams, State of Colorado. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions of Colony Park recorded on December 18, 1985 at Reception No. B618799 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Adams, State of Colorado. The Declaration and notices, as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of Colony Park Community Association, Inc., WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS.

You may have an interest in the real property being affected, or have certain rights or suffer certain liabilities or loss of your interest in the subject property as a result of said foreclosure. You may have the right to redeem the real property or you may have the right to cure a default under the instrument being foreclosed. Any Notice of Intent to Cure must be filed no later than fifteen (15) calendars days prior to the date of the foreclosure sale. A notice of intent to cure filed pursuant to section 38-38-104 shall be filed with the officer at least fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the first scheduled sale date or any date to which the sale is continued.

A notice of intent to redeem filed pursuant to section 38-38-302 shall be filed with the officer no later than eight (8) business days after the sale. In this regard, you may desire and are advised to consult with your own private attorney.

IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.com Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O.Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov

Further, you are advised that the parties liable thereon, the owner of the property described above, or those with an interest in the subject property, may take appropriate and timely action under Colorado statutes, certain sections of which are attached hereto.

In order to be entitled to take advantage of any rights provided for under Colorado law, you must strictly comply and adhere to the provisions of the law. Further, you are advised that the attached Colorado statutes merely set forth the applicable portions of Colorado statutory law relating to curative and redemption rights; therefore, you should read and review all the applicable statutes and laws in order to determine the requisite procedures and provisions which control your rights in the subject property. DATED in Colorado this 8th day of March, 2021

You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff’s Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff’s Office of Adams County, Colorado at 9:00 A.M., on the 17th day of June, 2021, at 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601; phone number 303655-3272. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. ** BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE.** Further, for the purpose of paying off, curing default or redemption, as provided by statute, intent must be directed to or conducted at the above address of the Civil Division of the Sheriff’s Department of Adams County, Colorado. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Legal Ad No.: BSB333545 First Publication: April 21, 2021 Last Publication: May 19, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

Sheriff of Adams County, Colorado

By: Kathy Grosshans Deputy Sheriff ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF: ORTEN CAVANAUGH HOLMES & HUNT, LLC 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202 Statutes attached: §§38-37-108, 38-38-103, 3838-104, 38-38-301, 38-38-304, 38-38-305, and 38-38-306, C.R.S., as amended.

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NOTICE - You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the Complaint filed with the Court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this Court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within thirty-five (35) days after service of this Summons upon you. Service of this Summons will be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the Clerk of the Court. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within thirty-five (35) days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the Court for the relief demanded

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Public Notices on the Complaint, without any further notice. This is an action to quiet title of the Plaintiff in and to the real property situated in Adams County, Colorado, more particularly described as: BEG 400 FT N OF SW COR PLOT 6 TH N TO PT 504 FT N OF SWCOR SD PLOT TH E TO E LNSD PLOT TH S 104 TH W TO POB EXC N 30 FT FOR RD ADAMS CITY POULTRY FARMS Legal Ad No.: BSB333584 First Publication: May 5, 2021 Last Publication: June 2, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

DEMAND FOR ISSUANCE OF LOST STOCK CERTIFICATE TO UNITED WATER COMPANY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1, ADAMS COUNTY PURSUANT TO §7-42-114, C.R.S. STATE OF COLORADO ) SS. CITY AND COUNTY OF Adams ) The undersigned Stockholder states under oath the following: The undersigned Stockholder notified The United Water Company that Certificate Numbers 435 & 436 for 20 shares of the stock of the Company has been lost, mislaid, or destroyed; and Such Stockholder has paid all assessments levied by such Company against such stock since such notification; and Such Stockholder has lost, mislaid, or destroyed said stock certificate; and The certificate is the property of the undersigned person or the undersigned person has the authority to sign this Statement; and The certificate has not been transferred or hypothecated by the Stockholder, or otherwise; and The undersigned hereby demands the issuance of a duplicate certificate in accordance with §742-114 to 7-42-117, C.R.S. School District #1, Adams County dba Mapleton Public Schools Dave Sauer COO 591 E 80th Ave. Denver, CO 80229 303-853-1787 Legal Ad No.: BSB333562 First Publication: April 21, 2021 Last Publication: May 19, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

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Notice to Creditors NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Bette M. Delisa, also known as Bette Mae Delisa, also known as Bette Delisa, Deceased Case Number 2021PR30433 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before September 13, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Robert B. Delisa 6842 Johnson St. Arvada, CO 80004 Personal Representative Legal Ad No.: BSB333598 First Publication: May 12, 2021 Last Publication: May 26, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lora Mackey, Lora B. Mackey, Lora Byrne Mackey, Deceased Case Number 2021 PR 105

2013 CHEVY MALIBU VIN ENDING IN 276275 Legal Ad No.: BSB333599 First Publication: May 12, 2021 Last Publication: May 12, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

Martha North 15620 Cavanaugh Road Keenesburg, CO 80643. Personal Representative

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Legal Ad No.: BSB333577 First Publication: April 28, 2021 Last Publication: May 12, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

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All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before August 28, 2021 or the claims may be forever barred.

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Kayla Intulaksana 6660 Monaco Way Brighton, CO 80602 Personal Representative

Legal Ad No.: BSB333566 First Publication: April 28, 2021 Last Publication: May 12, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jennifer A. Intulaksana, Deceased Case Number 2020PR31033 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to Adams County District Court, Colorado on or before July 19, 2021,

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Estate of Joseph Anthony Archuleta, a/k/a Joseph A. Archuleta, a/k/a Joseph Archuleta, a/k/a Joe Anthony Archuleta, a/k/a Joe A. Archuleta, a/k/a Joe Archuleta, Deceased Case Number 2021PR30348 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before September 13, 2021 or the claims may be forever barred. Raymond Archuleta Personal Representative c/o Otis & Bedingfield, LLC 2725 Rocky Mountain Avenue, Suite 320 Loveland, CO 80538 Legal Ad No.:BSB333595 First Publication: May 12, 2021 Last Publication: May 26, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Louis J. DeCrescentis, a/k/a Louis Joseph DeCrescentis, Deceased Case Number 2021 PR 30408 Div: PR All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before September 5, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Gina M. DeCrescentis 12853 E. Louisiana Avenue Aurora, CO 80012 Personal Representative Legal Ad No.: BSB333585 First Publication: May 5, 2021 Last Publication: May 19, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of RODNEY HAL BRETHAUER, a.k.a. RODNEY H. BRETHAUER, a.k.a. ROD BRETHAUER, Deceased Case Number 2021PR30374, Division PR All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Adams County District Court, Brighton, Colorado, on or before September 8, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. ROXANNE LEE O’REILLY Personal Representative 11029 Roxborough Drive Littleton, Colorado 80125 Telephone: 303-941-8725 Legal Ad No.: BSB333565 First Publication: April 28, 2021

Last Publication: May 12, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

Abigail DeLynn McDowell be changed to Abigail DeLynn Westover By: /s/ Rebecca Abeyta Deputy Clerk

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jennie A. Maes, Deceased Case Number 21PR70 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Adams, County, Colorado on or before August 28, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Juanita Maes 3045 W 71st Ave, Apt 317 Westminster, CO 80030 Legal Ad No.: BSB333561 First Publication: April 28, 2021 Last Publication: May 12, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

Legal Ad No.: BSB333581 First Publication: May 5, 2021 Last Publication: May 19, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: 21CV30400

Public Notice is given on that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Adams County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Edward Barraza be changed to Edward Bradley Shuder /s/ Amy Mailander Clerk of the Court

By: /s/ Rebecca Abeyta Deputy Clerk

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lisa E. Seachris, Deceased Case Number 2021 PR 30331 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before August 30, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Katrina S. Jones Special Administrator 11160 Huron Street, Suite 33 Northglenn, CO 80234 Legal Ad No.: BSB333569 First Publication: April 28, 2021 Last Publication: May 12, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

Legal Ad No.:BSB333572 First Publication: April 28, 2021 Last Publication: May 12, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

Adoption / Guardianship DISTRICT COURT ADAMS COUNTY, STATE of COLORADO Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Dr. Brighton, Colorado 80601 Case Number: 21JA50 Division: D1 Courtroom: 604 IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF: EDIL PORTILLO ORTIZ AND SHAR PORTILLO FOR THE ADOPTION OF A CHILD: ELIAS ISAAC ORTIZ ESCOBAR

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION

Estate of O. Yolanda Olmedo, Deceased

TO: JOHN DOE (ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN FATHERS), PARENT

Case Number 2021 PR 36 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before August 30, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Rosalinda Wolfe 8480 E 105th Ave Henderson, CO 80640 Personal Representative Legal Ad No.: BSB333574 First Publication: April 28, 2021 Last Publication: May 5, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

You are hereby notified that the above-named Petitioner has filed, in this Court, a verified Petition seeking to adopt the child named above.

The Petition alleges you have abandoned said child for a period of one year or more and/or have failed, without cause, to provide reasonable support for said child for one year or more.

You are further notified that said Petition is set for hearing on JULY 12TH, 2021 at 9:10 AM in Division D1, Courtroom 604, Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601. You are further notified that if you fail to appear

for said hearing, the Court may terminate your parental rights and grant the adoption as sought by the Petitioner(s).

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: 21C0464 Public Notice is given on April 20, 2021 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Adams County Court.

Dated: 04/30/2021 Deputy Clerk, Kayla McEntee Legal Ad No.: BSB333593 First Publication: May 12, 2021 Last Publication: May 12, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

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