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Up, up and away in a beautiful balloon Reporter Belen Ward rides the friendly skies over Frederick

Effort to limit Brighton city manager’s decision-making power on water fails

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Frederick’s annual In Flight Hot Air Balloon Festival was canceled in 2020, but it was back in full force on June 25-June 27 at the town’s Centennial Park. This year, the colorful hot air balloons were back and filling the skies of Frederick as spectators across town took photos. Normally, I’d be right there among them, craning my neck -- and my camera -- up to get a nice, colorful shot. Not today. Today, I’d be joining the crew up in the air, taking photos looking down. It was the first time in my whole life taking a ride on a hot air balloon and I was nervous. No, I was scared. I arrived at 5 a.m. to get check-in and met the pilot with “Air Hawk,” husband and wife team Steve and Carol Libel. The Libel’s are from originally Kansas, retired and living in Naples, Florida. The Libel’s have been married for over 50-years and fell in love with hot air ballooning after their first ride and decided to buy a hot air balloon and having been floating the skies every since. “I enjoy it, it’s very peaceful,” said Steve Libel. “After 50 years of marriage, I still chase him. That’s the only reason he has me around,” said Carol Libelhumorously. Steve Libel is a registered pilot to fly a hot air balloon instead of a fixed-wing. “We have to do a biannual certification every two years. In other words, take a ride with another commercial pilot and get signed off for certification every two years. You have to be current and fly within 90 days to take passengers up with you. You are required to go out and do three touches and goes in 90 days and then you’re good to go,” said Libel. Steve gave me a briefing on what

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up here to Denver and joined the balloon crew started again. I enjoy being out in the morning and seeing the beautiful balloons. The crews and pilots are so much fun and camaraderie that they have with the crew members. It’s very enjoyable,” said Law, After the hot air balloon was assembled -- which took more than

After a year’s break, Brighton City Council once again debated city staff’s jurisdiction over water issues when Mayor Pro Tem Matt Johnston led a charge to limit the city manager’s authority over city utilities. After Brighton City Manager Jane Bais DiSessa informed council members last week that she was considering issuing mandatory water restrictions, Johnston called for a special June 18 meeting to temporarily block Bais DiSessa’s ability to do that. Then, on June 22, council held another special meeting in which they reversed that resolution and returned power back to the city manager. Last week, the city’s water treatment plant demand exceeded previous years’ peaks and this year’s projected peak, when it had to deliver 12.75 million gallons of water in a day. Due to the treatment plant’s age and condition, its difficult to meet that demand or higher, staff said. The plant can only operate so many treatment “trains” at a single point, explained city utilities staff at the June 22 council meeting. “My biggest concerns are that if we are reaching about 12 million a day, we could be in extreme danger in a 12-to-16-hour period in a shutdown,” said Sam Mingo, Brighton’s water treatment plant supervisor. “If I lose a single well, if I lose a single filter. If I break any piece of equipment, we lose production.” Mingo and Utilities Director Brett Sherman explained that the city’s total water supply or the region’s current drought conditions aren’t causing the current crisis; the treat-

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Balloons in flight at the Frederick in Flight Hot Air Balloon Festival.

to expect in flight and how to position myself for landing -- basically, hanging on and bending my knees while expecting some drag. Carol job is to act as the central command and helping with assembling and inflating the hot air balloon. While Steve Libel is in flight, the two communicate by walkietalkie and she follows the direction of the balloon while in flight. Once the flight is done, she drives to the location where the balloon landed. They deflate the balloon, pack it up and then load it onto the van. Hot air Lynn Law a volunteer crew for “Air Hawk,” helps Steve and Carol Libel with assembling the hot air balloon and blowing it up for the flight. It’s an involved task and well organized. The balloon has a fan and it’s blown up with cold first then with hot air. “I started as a volunteer down in Colorado Springs festival then joined a balloon crew. Then I moved

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Jackalin Irine (Hunter) McGannon, known as Jackie, age 76 of Sterling, Colorado peacefully entered Heaven on June 20, 2021. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at 11:00 am at the First Presbyterian Church, 130 South 4th Street, Sterling, CO. A luncheon will immediately follow the service. Jackie was born on June 9, 1945 in Maryville, TN to George and Evelyn (Dickerson) Hunter, while her Dad worked in Oak Ridge, Tennessee helping to build the plant for the Manhattan Project. In 1946, after the war ended the family moved back to their hometown of Nashville, Tennessee. The lure of a better paying job called her family to Colorado in 1957. This is where she would attend jr. high and Adams City High School. While attending her brother’s wedding Jackie met the love of her life, the bride’s brother, Patrick. Pat fell hard for Jackie and eventually moved from Chadron, Nebraska to Denver, Colorado to be close to her. It wasn’t long after their meeting and falling in love that they married on February 23, 1962. In 1966, Pat was drafted and relocated to Tacoma, Washington and was deployed to Vietnam in 1967. A highlight of their marriage was the fall of 1967, where the two were reunited, in Hawaii. Together, they would fondly remember this time and the many happy miles they drove exploring the island. After Pat was discharged in 1968, they made their home in Westminster, Colorado where they started their family with their daughter Tricia in 1971 and son Travis in 1975. They later moved to Brighton, Colorado in 1980 where they raised their family. The yearning for wide open spaces, called them to Sterling,

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Colorado in 1992 where Jackie lived her remaining years. Jackie spent the kids growing-up years reading stories, taking them on adventures, and was always the first to volunteer for any school activity or extracurricular events. She loved cooking for her family and having them gather. When the children were grown, she returned to work at Northeastern Jr. College, where she was a baker and Grandma to the students. She was a woman of deep faith, a member of First Presbyterian Church in Sterling, Colorado where she played in the handbell choir and was a Deacon. Jackie loved and was there for everyone she ever met, she will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her. She will always be remembered for her loving heart and beautiful smile. Jackie is survived by her husband of 59 years, Pat McGannon, her daughter Tricia (Jay) Jimenez of Grant, Nebraska, son Travis (Jalayne) McGannon of Brighton, Colorado, sister Anna Faye Black of Aurora, Colorado, sisters in law Joyce Bernard, Beverly McGannon of Chadron, Nebraska, and Donna Hunter of Benton, Kentucky. She is also survived by her five Grandsons Trenton (Hannah), Hunter, Garrett, Cutter and Tanner McGannon, and Great Granddaughter Leika McGannon. She was preceded in death by her parents George and Evelyn Hunter, sister Mamie Hunter, brothers George “Billy” Hunter and Tom “Bud” Hunter, and brothers in law Gene McGannon and Boots Bernard. Memorials can be made in honor of Jackie to the Jackie McGannon Memorial Fund c/o Tennant Funeral Home PO Box 1547, Sterling, CO 80751.

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She was a Brighton High School graduate in 1952 and retired from Samsonite Luggage in the 70’s. She was also a seamstress for Blinky of Blinky’s Clubhouse. Jodi bowled in several women’s bowling leagues for many years. She was the original Mrs. Clause in Brighton for over ten years. She went on to become a restaurant /bar owner at the Brothers II Lounge for over forty years; famously known for her lunch specials and Sunday morning breakfasts and menudo. After high school Jodi married her first husband John Trujillo, Jr. and together they had six children. After his passing, she met the love of her life Ernest (Bob) Rojo. They were together for over fifty years. They enjoyed fishing, camping, traveling and taking road trips in their motorhome. When they traveled they would always go with their close friends and family. She was involved in her community by catering the Brighton DECA functions and making sure to take some extra chili with her. She was an avid Broncos fan and season ticket holder. The family would get together at her house for the super bowls and holiday dinners where she would always burn the buns. Survived by her children, Bill Trujillo, Cheryl (Rudy) Montano, Dana Waymire and Robin (Wayne) Lamb;

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grandchildren, Ryan Trujillo, Janna (Jeff) Peterson, Jacob (Rachel) Trujillo, Amada Trujillo, Bill Trujillo, Brandon (Joyce) Montano, Tracee (Dan) Suppes, Amanda (Cisco) Garcia, Angela Waymire, Troy Waymire, Jamie (Jacque) Lamb, Ethan Lamb; and great-grandchildren, Kaden Viet, Jude Trujillo, Jimmy Beaulieu, Lennon Suppes, Dominic Suppes, Tanner Jaramillo and Xavier Wilson. Surviving siblings include Irene Gallagher, John Chavez, Robert Chavez, Frank Chavez, Stanley Chavez, Joette Galindo and Lyn Chavez Gibson; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Bob Rojo; two oldest sons, Kerry Trujillo and Danny Trujillo; and siblings, Louis Chavez, Leroy Chavez, Casey Chavez and George Chavez. A special thank you to Jodi’s caregivers in the last months of her life; Sara Martinez, a longtime friend of Jodi’s and Jean McConaghy; along with Cathy, her nurse through Hospice. Recitation of the Rosary will begin at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11:00 a.m., both at St. Augustine Catholic Church, in Brighton, Colorado. There will be no reception following the services.

Molly M. Sack was born on December 23, 1924, in Ft. Lupton, Colorado. Her parents were Kathrine (Bathauer) and Adam Bellender. She was the third of ten siblings. Molly married the love of her life Casper Sack, on January 9, 1945, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Brighton, Colorado. They lived on a farm near Brighton, where they raised four daughters, Carolyn, Linda, Beverly and Janette. Casper and Molly were married nearly 60 years before Casper’s passing in 2004. Molly moved to Brighton after the sale of the farm. Molly’s love of her family and her home kept her very busy. Her family was her joy. She took pride in raising her girls, working alongside Casper on the farm, keeping a spotless home, and growing a colorful flower garden. Her worn down garden hoe was a testament to the hours she spent weeding her garden. Molly had many friends and family sit around her kitchen table through the years, enjoying the rewards of the tantalizing smells coming from her kitchen. Her delicious pies, cakes and German foods were always requested favorites. Anyone who knew Molly, knew she had a beautiful singing voice. Her daughters often woke to their mother’s singing. If she wasn’t singing she was humming and yodeling. Whether in the house or outside, her voice filled the air sharing her beautiful gift with all who were near. She was still singing her favorite songs up until the last weeks of her life. One song that always drew others to sing along was God Bless America. Molly was creative, artistic and displayed many talents. She painted milk cans in beautiful colors and gave them to many family members and friends. Molly embroidered and cross stitched many pictures hung in her home. She crocheted several delicate doilies. Her passion for sewing continued from childhood through recent months. Molly’s sewing talents created costumes, doll clothes and projects for her girls and

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grandchildren. She made many clothes for her daughters and herself. The last several years, she sewed beautiful blouses that she proudly wore with earrings to match each one. She was complimented often on how beautiful she was. Molly’s love of Casper and her family was an inspired example to all who knew her. She was a strong presence in her family and always had a giving heart, lending a generous hand to many. There was a fun, spirited side of Molly that shined through her bright blue eyes. Her cheerfulness and laughter were heartwarming, revealing her sense of humor which was quite entertaining. Molly’s Catholic faith, praying the rosary, and honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary were an important part of her life. Molly is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Ron Wollum, Beverly and Vince Sauter, Janette and Mike Stremel; grandchildren, Brian and Rhonda Lambrecht, Bruce and Pam Lambrecht, Brent and Lynnette Lambrecht, Jason and Susan Wollum, Amy and Mike Hofer, Mathew Sauter, Michael Sauter and Kevin Margoluis; and great-grandchildren, Brenna, Rianne, Brayden, Kendyl, Kate, Dillon and wife Taylor and Emma Lambrecht, Tyler and wife Brianna, Ryan and Lily Wollum, Alex, Molly and Madelyn Hofer and Levi Margoluis; brother, Pete Bellender; and sisters, Helen Schott, Rosie Price and Virginia Teopfer. Molly is preceded in death by her husband, Casper; daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Ron Lambrecht; parents; four sisters, Mary Bauer, Katie Schwindt, Annie Slater and Gertie Stratton; and one brother, Adam Bellender. Services honoring Molly are private at the request of her family. Tabor Funeral Home, Brighton, Colorado handled arrangements. Please share memories of Molly and condolences with her family by visiting her online obituary at TaborFuneralHome.com.

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North Metro survives pandemic in strong shape Federal assistance, betterthan-expected revenues boost financial reports BY LIAM ADAMS LADAMS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Despite the pandemic, Westminster, Thornton, Northglenn and Brighton all increased their net financial position by the end of 2020. Year-end financial reports show that all four cities performed better financially last year than in 2019, though only after some financial maneuvering and government assistance. The pandemic still caused cities to alter plans originally laid out in the 2020 budget, but nevertheless positioned them

well as the pandemic winds down. “We’re doing better than was expected overall. This is a result of moderate, revenue recovery efforts,” said Westminster City Manager Don Tripp at an April 26 city council meeting. Tripp’s analysis is similar to Westminster’s neighbors. Westminster, Brighton, Northglenn and Thornton all adapted to the pandemic when it started last spring. Westminster, Thornton and Brighton enacted hiring freezes, while Westminster and Thornton deferred maintenance projects. Many cities reduced parks and recreation programming. Westminster used 2019 carryover revenue to backfill 2020 revenue losses. Meanwhile, all cities received substantial help from the federal government in COVID-19 relief funding. Revenue in the “operating

grants and contributions” category went up in Westminster by $11.5 million from 2019, $9.4 million in Thornton, $2,955 in Northglenn and $4.3 million in Brighton. The federal relief money wasn’t just extra spending money, though. The pandemic introduced new expenses for cities, such as personal protective equipment (PPE) and implementing safeguards to keep city facilities hygienic. Thornton, Northglenn and Brighton all spent more money than they had budgeted for pre-pandemic, according to a comparison of year-end financial reports and 2020 adopted budgets. Cost-cutting measures and federal stimulus money made a difference for the cities, but so did the better-than-expected performance of regular revenue streams. Earlier in the pandemic, sales and use tax revenue, the largest revenue

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ment plant is. When the city exceeded its daily peak demand last week, it did so a month ahead of schedule, Mingo said. When demand surpassed the projected peak last week, the city immediately reduced its water use and purchased more treated water from Thornton than it usually does. Still, city staff was alarmed, so Bais DiSessa informed council members of the situation and that she was considering issuing mandatory restrictions. Johnston, seeing Bais DiSessa as taking unilateral action and violating the city charter, called the June 18 special meeting out a sense of urgency. The mayor pro tem said at the meeting, “We’re here because we have to be. We have to make sure that the residents have power in this community. They have not had enough power for too long, and here’s where we sit with a new council and we’re not going to allow that.” Three members of the council, including Mayor Greg Mills, were not able attend the Friday evening meeting, resulting in Johnston’s overseeing it. The mayor pro tem allowed other councilors and public commenters to speak but limited Bais DiSessa’s comments. On several occasions, the city manager raised her hand to try and explain the situation, but Johnston didn’t allow it. Bais DiSessa had one chance to

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talk at length, saying that she wasn’t skirting the council’s authority. In an emergency, she has the authority to move the city to Brighton Mayor a higher drought Pro Tem Matt stage in the city’s Johnston. COURTESY OF CITY OF BRIGHTON drought management plan, she said. She also refuted a claim Johnston made that the city was imposing additional costs on customers by issuing mandatory water restrictions because of financial penalties assessed to people who violate the restrictions. Voting on the block At the June 18 meeting, council voted 4-2 to temporarily block Bais

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DiSessa’s ability to issue mandatory water restrictions. Johnston and Councilors Tim Watts, Mary Ellen Pollack and Brighton City Adam Cushing apManager Jane Bais proved the resolution, Councilors DiSessa. COURTESY OF CITY OF BRIGHTON Mark Humbert and Ann Taddeo voted against it. The June 22 meeting -- with all nine council members were in attendance -- picked up where the council left off. This time, the resolution under consideration would permanently give city council the sole authority over declaring drought stages and water restriction issuances. The meeting got intense at mo-

streams for cities, was down. City finance staff were nervous that would continue given the overall slowing of the economy, although that trend ultimately reversed. “We were very pleased in the end how well we did with sales and use tax revenue,” said Westminster Finance Director Tammy Hitchens at a Westminster City Council study session June 7. Sales and use tax revenue in Thornton and Brighton increased from 2019. It was down in Westminster and Northglenn, but not by a substantial amount. Despite the financial hardships that all four cities faced, net positions, or end-of-year balance, increased in 2020 from 2019. Thornton’s increased by $72.3 million, Westminster by $57.9 million, Brighton by $45.8 million and Northglenn by $11,267.

ments. At one point, Johnston was engaged in a heated debate with Mingo over certain information that city staff presented to the council about the situation. Sherman jumped in, saying, “Mayor pro tem, I would appreciate it if you would stop bullying Mr. Mingo.” The council debated everything from the city’s water situation to the city manager’s authority to claims about the mandatory restrictions being a means to impose additional costs on customers. “That kind of ridiculous behavior to scare people, those scare tactics, that is wrong,” said Taddeo, alluding to the previous controversy in the community over water rates. Meanwhile, Councilman Clint Blackhurst, who served as the city’s utilities director at one point, said he doesn’t think the city should issue mandatory water restrictions and that the city should consider other alternatives first. But Blackhurst also said doesn’t think the city manager’s authority should be limited. Ultimately, Taddeo, Blackhurst, Humbert, Mills and Councilor Kris Jordinelli all expressed disfavor for the resolution to limit Bais DiSessa’s authority. Seeing that a majority of the council would vote against the resolution, Johnston decided that he wouldn’t make a formal motion for its approval. No decision was reached on the water restrictions, but Bais DiSessa said she would consult with her staff about some of the alternatives that Blackhurst suggested.

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Jenni Grafton has been named Director of the Adams County Community and Economic Development Department. Grafton will begin on Tuesday, June 29. “The remarkable growth in the county brings challenges and Jenni is well equipped to lead our CED team as they navigate high-profile land use, zoning, and oil and gas

regulations,” said Adams County Manager Raymond Gonzales. “Having local experience and expertise will certainly shorten the learning curve for Jenni in this critical Jenni role.” Grafton Grafton has worked in housing and landuse planning roles in non-profit and governmental organizations, includ-

ing as the Economic Policy and Development Manager at the City of Westminster. There, she led longterm economic recovery efforts. Those efforts included $3.6 million in business assistance grants and over $600k in housing assistance funds with CARES Act funds; over $1 million in Community Development Block Grant-Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funds; and over $540k in Tenant Based Rental Assistance with HOME funds.

In her new role with Adams County, Grafton will focus on the “Advancing Adams” trio of plans, including updating the Comprehensive Plan, creating a Transportation Master Plan and updating the Parks, Open Space, and Trails Plan. In addition, Grafton will be responsible for overseeing development and enacting strategic overlays and enhancing the development review process.

Sakata campus to open in time for 2021 school year With family resources and health clinic, campus to replace North Elementary BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Bob Sakata’s name will adorn a new education campus in the 27J Schools system in Brighton. The Bob Sakata Education Campus will occupy the space where North Elementary School stands. Students there will attend other schools in the district because of declining enrollment.

“Repurposing the facility and its grounds to better serve our students is a tribute to Bob Sakata, who spent his life serving his family and those around him,” said Superintendent Chris Fiedler in a statement. Sakata grew up in Japan where, according to a statement, his family earned “a meager living growing vegetables and trees on a small plot of land.” He moved to America when he was 18 and with $30 in his pocket. “You’re learning every day, and every day is like going to school. Every day,” Sakata said in the statement. “Life experiences gave me perspective. Learning becomes something you do subconsciously if your mind

is sharp.” Sakta talked with students in their schools about his story and gave children the encouragement to stay strong “in the face of struggles,” the press statement said. “Bob embodies many of the values of the students we stress today,” Fiedler said in the statement. “We’re so fortunate to have a role model in the community whose life shows us how to be successful in our hearts, in our work and in our lives.” The Sakata Campus will be at 89 N. Sixth Ave. The statement said it will have support for families and students, including: Specialized education services; Advisors for middle-school stu-

dents who have had challenges in traditional classrooms; A family resource center; A health clinic; A transportation hub; and Meal distribution “Giving back to your community, for me, hasn’t been an issue because of motivation,” Sakata said in the statement. “It’s just natural. When you get something, you give back in some way.” A back-to-school and grand reopening event is on tap for Tuesday, Aug. 7, according to 27J spokeswoman Janelle Asmus.

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Families participated against each other in the powder battle challenge June 22, dodging powder balls filled with colorful chalk at the Anythink Library Huron Street in Thornton. “We were looking for something to do for the summer with the transition from being locked up in our houses last year,” said Renee Bohn, children’s guide for Anythink Libraries. “We wanted to focus on activities that would bring us outside and, hopefully, bring the families together to enjoy the time.” Bohn’s goal was to create a game that families and friends could play outside while being silly and getting dirty. They settled on the powder ball battle, with participants in white T-shirts throwing and dodging thrown powder balls. They get to have fun while creating unique art on the T-shirts, even though the designs might be temporary. “Originally, it started with a spray paint gun game and evolved into the powder. The powder was more environmentally safe and easier to clean off bodies. So, it’s what we came up with,” Bohn said.

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an hour, with its hot air blowing up into the balloon -- it was ready for flight. I got into a basket that was is 52 inches long and 42 inches wide -- a bit smaller than I’d expected. The hot air balloon started to rise slowing to 200 feet above, 400 feet above, then I was 2,000 feet above. It was incredible and I was no longer

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Balloons in flight at the Frederick in Flight Hot Air Balloon Festival.

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Proposed map launches redistricting process Commission to hold hearings on map, plans for 8th Congressional district

ness also wasn’t a high priority for this draft map, Barry said, as staff is required to meet all the other constitutional requirements first. Those constitutional requirements include equal population and adherence to the federal Voting Rights Act, which protects minority voters from gerrymandering. The map creates three districts with Hispanic populations of more than 28%: District 1 with 28.6%, District 4 with 31% and District 8 with 29.9%, according to the preliminary data. Staff also sought to keep rural areas together as much as possible, keep the San Luis Valley in one district and keep Boulder and Fort Collins together “due to the large research institutions in those towns,” Barry said. “We should also point out, many times we received conflicting requests under public comments, concerning where some counties should be placed,” he added.

BY THY VO, SANDRA FISH, JESSE PAUL AND DANIEL DUCASSI THE COLORADO SUN

Colorado’s new, eighth congressional district would include the cities of Arvada, Westminster, Broomfield, Thornton, Brighton and Platteville, a preliminary map drawn by nonpartisan redistricting staff and presented to the state’s Independent Congressional Redistricting Commission on June 23 shows. Staff placed the new district in the north Denver metro area for two reasons, said Jeremiah Barry, a legislative attorney advising the redistricting commissions. “The first reason was we recognize this was the fastest-growing area of the state,” said Barry. “The second was a recognition that although nearly 30% of the population of the state are Hispanics, none of the current seven districts are represented by a Hispanic.” The map is a major first step in the state’s once-a-decade redistricting process. It will evolve as the commission gets input from the public and interest groups over the next few months. The preliminary map is based on 2019 U.S. Census Bureau estimates because of a months-long delay in the release of the final population data collected during the 2020 Census. Once the U.S. Census Bureau releases that data in August, redistricting staff will have to adjust the map. “It’s the starting line, but nowhere near the finish line,” Curtis Hubbard, a Democratic political consultant who is registered to lobby the redistricting commissions, said of the preliminary map. The initial map, the public’s first glimpse at how the 8th District may affect the state’s political landscape, also makes changes to the state’s existing seven congressional districts. The 3rd District, represented by Garfield County Republican Lauren Boebert, would gain Eagle, Summit, Grand, Park, Teller and Fremont counties, as well as some of western Boulder County. The San Luis Valley and Pueblo County would be dropped and added to the 4th District, which includes northeast and southeast Colorado and is currently represented by U.S. Rep. Ken Buck, a Republican from Windsor. The 5th District, currently represented by U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn, a Colorado Springs Republican, would contract to include only parts of El Paso County. Southeastern El Paso County and counties in the western part of the district would be drawn into other districts. The 7th District, centered in Jefferson County and currently represented by U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter, an Arvada Democrat, would shift south to include Castle Rock, dropping some of Denver’s northwest suburbs, including the bulk of Arvada. Perlmutter, however, would remain in the 7th District under the preliminary map, though only narrowly — by about 50 yards.

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The new 7th District looks to be the most competitive of the new map. In 2018, the Republican candidate won the attorney general’s contest in the new proposed district by 3 percentage points, though a Democrat won the statewide vote. The 1st District, represented now by U.S. Rep. Diana Degette, a Denver Democrat, would encompass only Denver, dropping portions of Arapahoe and Jefferson counties. The 6th District, represented by U.S. Rep. Jason Crow, a Centennial Democrat, would lose some of its northern half while continuing to include Aurora, Centennial and Littleton. Both of those districts went heavily Democratic in the 2018 attorney general contest, and, along with the 2nd District in Boulder and Larimer counties, are considered safe seats for that party. Nonpartisan staff used the results of the 2018 attorney general contest, the closest statewide race in a recent, nonpresidential election year, as well as voter registration figures to measure political competitiveness of the redrawn districts. Based on results of the attorney general race, Districts 1 and 2 would be solidly Democratic while Districts 4 and 5 would be solidly Republican. Republicans would have an advantage of nearly 10 percentage points in the 3rd District and 3 percentage points in the 7th District, while Democrats would hold a 12.7 percentage point advantage in the

6th District and 7.3 percentage point advantage in the 8th District. Colorado Democratic Party Chairwoman Morgan Carroll said she was disappointed by the map, arguing the proposed districts advantage the GOP. “While this preliminary plan seems to put a thumb on the scale for Republicans, it is too soon to know how the commissioners will change them,” she said in a statement. Multimillionaire weighs in Former DaVita CEO and multimillionaire Kent Thiry, who backed the constitutional amendments that created the independent commissions, also weighed in after the release of the preliminary map. “These congressional seats belong to the people, not to a political party or interest,” said Thiry. “It’s still early in the process, but it appears the commission is responding to the mandate that it draw competitive districts whenever and wherever possible.” Redistricting staff also isn’t convinced voter registration and outcomes from the 2018 attorney general race are the best metrics, Barry said. “Given the population distribution in Colorado, it is difficult to draw more competitive districts,” Barry said. “When the final data comes out from the Census Bureau, it likely will change, and maybe districts will become more competitive.” Maximizing political competitive-

Focus on political boundaries Staff also prioritized keeping entire counties and other political boundaries together over specific “communities of interest,” a term used to describe communities with shared needs and interests. Barry said staff had difficulty identifying the geography of some communities named by members of the public. “In this plan, of the 64 counties in the state, 55 are wholly contained within one congressional district,” Barry said. Staff also acknowledged that comments from certain interest groups influenced their proposal, including the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, which pushed for a district capturing concentrated Hispanic populations in north metro Denver, and Club 20, which called for keeping the entire Western Slope in the same district. Colorado’s population grew 14.5% from 2010 to 2020, making it one of six states that will get one or more new congressional seats in 2022 due to population gains. Colorado’s seven existing congressional districts are currently represented by four Democrats and three Republicans. The map is nonpartisan legislative staff’s initial effort at redrawing the congressional districts, under a 2018 constitutional amendment — Amendment Y — approved by voters. This year marks the first time independent commissions created by Amendment Y and a companion ballot question, Amendment Z, are overseeing the once-a-decade redistricting process in Colorado. In the past, state lawmakers drew the congressional lines, though they often deadlocked and courts decided on the final districts. State Sen. Faith Winter, a Westminster Democrat, released a statement after the preliminary map was unveiled appearing to express interest in running for the new seat. “It’s no surprise to see the initial redistricting map center on Adams County for the new CD8,” Winter wrote. “Not only does this help keep cities and school districts whole, SEE DISTRICT, P10

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Fourth of July returns in full force Metro area sky will be lit up with variety of celebrations BY RYAN DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

With COVID-19 restrictions lifting throughout most of the state, communities throughout Colorado are planning triumphant returns to Independence Day festivities. Here are some events scheduled for the Fourth of July weekend throughout the Denver metro area: Adams County’s Stars and Stripes returns from its pandemic hiatus for Saturday, July 3, at Riverdale Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton. There will be a 5K race, a cornhole tournament, live entertainment and musical fireworks. See more at http://adamscountyfair.com/starsandstripes. Arvada The Arvada Festivals Commission will put on a fireworks show on July 4 at Stenger Soccer Complex, 11200 West 58th Ave., Arvada, from 7-10 p.m. Personal fireworks are not allowed. More information can be found at https:// arvadafestivals.com/independenceday. Brighton Fourth festival will start at 5 p.m. on July 4 at Carmichael Park, 650 E. Southern St. Bands will perform for a few hours and food trucks will be parked nearby. There will be fireworks sometime after 7 p.m. The city encourages attendees to bring blankets, lawn chairs, sunscreen, bug repellent and drinking water. Castle Rock Run to Change Lives plans to host the Free Rock-It Run on July 4 in Castle Rock. The event will include live entertainment, a 5K, half marathon and races for kids from 7-11:30 a.m. at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Road in Castle Rock. Races begin with a 5K at 9 a.m. Registration and more information can be found on the event page: https:// runtochangelives.org/rock-it-run/. The Town of Castle Rock will provide a fireworks show around sundown (9:30 p.m.) at The Meadows above Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course. The firework show will last about 15

minutes. The golf course will host a party featuring a performance by the 6202 Band from 6-9 p.m. Fireworks may be purchased legally in the town of Castle Rock from stands only on July 4. More information can be found at http://crgov. com/2658/Fireworks-in-Castle-Rock. Commerce City The Colorado Rapids, in conjunction with Commerce City, will host its 24th annual 4thFest Celebration with a postgame fireworks display at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on July 4. The Rapids will take on the Seattle Sounders at 7 p.m. followed by the state’s largest public fireworks display after the match. This will mark the first time the Rapids host a match at full capacity since March 7, 2020. More information can be found at https://www.coloradorapids. com/4thfest/. Denver Elitch Gardens will put on a firework show that will begin around the park’s closing time. The park typically closes at 6 p.m. on Sundays. More information can be found at www.elitchgardens.com/ entertainment/fireworks/. Englewood is hosting a Fourth of July event on July 3 at Belleview Park and Cornerstone Park starting at 5 p.m. Local business vendors and food trucks will be in attendance, and a firework show will start at 9:15 p.m. More information can be found at https://bit.ly/3gHQhvx. Evergreen’s Freedom Run 5k starts at 8 a.m. July 4 at Evergreen Middle School, ending at Nick’s Pro Fitness. The event benefits Mount Evans Home Health Care & Hospice. For more information and to register, visit freedomrunrace.org. Evergreen Music Festival on July 4 will be from 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. at the Buchanan fields. Tickets are $25, and proceeds are donated to the Evergreen High School performing arts program. For more information, to see the lineup of bands and to purchase tickets, visit evergreenmusicfestival.org. Fort Lupton On the Fourth of July, residents will find a ninja warrior course, face painting and fireworks. Events begin at 1 p.m. at Community Park, 203 S. Harrison Ave. Georgetown will host its annual Fourth of July parade and barbecue. The parade starts at 11 a.m. near

City Park and will travel through downtown Georgetown. The barbecue starts at noon in City Park with a band starting at 12:30 p.m. Additional music and entertainment will be in the downtown area throughout the afternoon. Golden will host a festival featuring live music, games, food and drinks on July 4 at Lions Park Ballfields, 1300 10th St., Golden. A firework display will follow at 9:30 p.m. More information can be found at https://bit.ly/3vyBjxz. Highlands Ranch will host the HCRA Independence Day 5k, which will start at 9 a.m. at 9352 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch. A youth run will also be included in the event. Registration can be completed the morning of the run or online. Look for the event link on hrcaonline. org/. The community will also have a Fourth of July parade from 9-10:30 a.m. July 4. The parade route will start at the Kaiser Permanente building, 9285 Hepburn St., Highlands Ranch. A firework display will occur at 9:30 p.m. at Highland Heritage Park at Quebec and University, which will be closed to the public during the launch. Information on the parade can be found at https:// bit.ly/3xvftfv, while information on the fireworks show can be found at https://bit.ly/3qg8vZG. Indian Hills’ July 4 celebration on Parmalee Gulch Road near Fire Station 1 begins with a pancake breakfast from 7-11 a.m., a 5K fun run from 8-10:30 a.m. with the parade beginning at 11 a.m. For more information, visit ihfr.org. Lakewood will host a firework display — dubbed the Big Boom Bash — on July 3 that will be choreographed to music by MIX 100 (FM 100.3). The display will begin at about 9:15 p.m. and be visible within a 1.5-mile radius of the launch site; Jeffco Stadium (500 Kipling St., Lakewood). More information can be found at www.lakewood.org/. Lone Tree revamped its Fourth of July festivities to feature a Family Fun Ride and Stroll, Party in the Park at Prairie Sky and a firework display. The Family Fun Ride and Stroll invites children and their families to decorate bikes, scooters, strollers, etc. in festive adornments and walk the mile-long route from

Lone Tree Elementary to Prairie Sky Park along Willow Creek Trail. That portion of the festivities will run from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The Party in the Park at Prairie Sky will go from 7 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. and include a DJ, roving entertainment and live music from Jakarta — a dance party band from Denver. The night will be capped off by a firework display at 9:30 p.m. that aims to be the “bigger and better than ever.” More information can be found on the event website: cityoflonetree.com/annual-city-events/ july4/. Northglenn/Westminster teamed up for a day full of fun events on Sunday, July 4. Throughout the day of July 4, Northglenn will host a car show, family fun lunch and community dinners at different parks. The last Northglenn event is set to end at 7 p.m. At 9:15 p.m., Westminster’s firework show will start at Westminster City Park, 10455 N. Sheridan Boulevard. The city will offer shuttles to the park for the fireworks show and attendees are encouraged to use them. For Northglenn information, visit https://bit.ly/3xwDTWe and for Westminster, https://www.cityofwestminster.us/specialevents. Thornton Fourth of July event will also take place Sunday, July 4 at Carpenter Park Fields, located at 108th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard, starting at 4 p.m. There will be live entertainment, parachutists, food vendors and as the city marketed it, “‘Red, White & BOOM!’ Fantabulous Fireworks.” For more information, https://bit.ly/3iVfvcC. Parker will host a Fourth of July 5K with start times split for early birds (7:30 a.m.) and Brunch Runners (8:45 a.m.). The course is an out-and-back that starts at Rory’s Diner at 11020 South Pikes Peak Drive, Parker. Registration can be completed at https://rnkrunning. com/parker-july-4th-5k/. The town will also host a Fireworks on the Fourth event from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Salisbury Park located at 11920 North Motsenbocker Road, Parker. The firework show will begin at 9:30 p.m. Attendees much purchase tickets in advance at www.parkeronline.org/1102/ParkerFireworks-on-the-Fourth.

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New office helps veterans find benefits, assistance Adams, Arapahoe counties collaborate to open facility in north Aurora BY STAFF REPORT

A new veterans’ services office in Aurora opened this year to help connect the area’s large population of veterans to benefits, with the goal of meeting their needs closer to home, according to an Arapahoe County news release. Before the new office’s opening, Arapahoe County veterans had to visit the office in Littleton, far from residents of the east Denver metro area.

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it captures diverse communities of interest and creates a district focused on working-class families. This district deserves solutions and federal legislation that could provide action on water, climate change, transportation, economic opportunities and growth. These are the issues that have been top of mind for my constituents in (state Senate District 24).” Colorado’s Independent Legislative Redistricting Commission was to release initial state Senate and

The new office sits at Arapahoe County’s Altura Plaza facility at 15400 E. 14th Place, on Chambers Road just south of Colfax Avenue. It’s a short drive east of Interstate 225. Adams and Arapahoe counties partnered on the necessary funding. Nearly 80,000 veterans live in the two counties, according to the news release. Veterans Service Offices are county-level departments in each state that assist veterans and their families by answering questions and educating about the benefits for veterans that are available from federal, state, county and local resources, according to the news release. The offices also help eligible

persons with filing claims for benefits. The VSO’s accredited officers — who typically are veterans themselves — help determine eligibility and prepare claims and applications that go to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Whenever veterans need assistance that may be outside the office’s scope, the VSO team connects them with resources from local agencies and community partners. “This new office adds an additional staff member to manage a growing caseload, but most importantly, it is a new opportunity to serve our veterans by meeting them where they are,” Arapahoe County Commissioner Bill Holen, a disabled U.S. Army veteran who

served in Vietnam, said in the news release. He continued: “This office reduces barriers such as means of transportation and time constraints by offering a convenient second location.” The City of Aurora is also helping fund the new office, which opened in early 2021. With the help of U.S. Rep. Jason Crow and a local veteran, Arapahoe County recently created a video to further explain what the office does and how it helps the veteran community. To see the video and make an appointment, visit arapahoegov.com/352/Veteran-Services.

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nal population data will be from the estimates used for this preliminary map. This year, the Census Bureau is also using a new statistical method for ensuring privacy that would have the largest impact on redistricting at the hyperlocal level. Differential privacy injects random errors into the data to make it harder to identify individuals in small communities. Several states are against its use because it also makes data on small geographic levels, like a single census block, less accurate. Because it’s the first time the agency has used the privacy method, staff say they don’t know what impact it will have until they have the data in hand.

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Nabindu steps away from comfort zone, takes state shot put title BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Skyview’s Bahati Nabindu usually bides her time during track meets as a jumper and a sprinter. COVID changed that, and Nabindu is more than OK with it. She took up the shot put this season, made her first appearance in the state meet and won the state 4A shot put title June 25 at Jeffco Stadium. Her best throw of 36-5 ½ came during the third of three throws in the preliminary round. “With COVID and stuff, it slowed me down and was just hard to get back to it,” she said. “It was hard

Skyview’s Bahati Nabindu has her championship ribbon in hand -- and a refreshment in the other -- after winning the state 4A girls shot put title June 25. PHOTO COURTESY CHRIS KEMM

having to learn a whole new event in track. Not once did I think I would be here today. It’s crazy.” Nabindu had the fourth-best throw in the state during the regular season. Her top throw at state exceeded her season mark by 4 inches. “Even though COVID messed things up for me, God showed me something else,” Nabindu said. “I have never been to state before. So, going in as the fourth seed, I was scared and nervous.” “Could not be more proud of this young lady,” tweeted coach Chris Kemm. “To know her, and to see this is simply amazing.” Nabandi’s other five throws at

state measured between 33 feet and 35 feet 6 inches. “So many people were watching me throw,” Nabindu said. “But when I get into that ring, my mind is blank. It’s me and that shot put. “Hearing my name being called as a state champion, it seemed surreal,” she added. “It was like a dream. My hard work did pay off after all.” Nabindu’s teammate, Jennifer Jaramillo, finished 14th. Her top throw at state was 30 feet 3 inches, her last throw of the competition. Jaramillo’s top throw during the regular season was 31-4 1.2.

Fenderson snares Ravens’ first state championship BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

After a day to think about winning his school’s first state title in any sport, Riverdale Ridge’s Braylon Fenderson said he was surprised. Fenderson won the 100-meter dash in a time of 10.96 seconds “I was really surprised about my success in track, considering I didn’t run track in the previous years,” he said. “I thought I was going to be running it for fun, but it became more than that.” Fenderson, a senior, went into the state meet as the top seed in both the 100- and 200-meter dashes. “There was a little pressure, not only because I would be the first one in my school to take first in state but also because it is my last year in high school and I wanted to go out with a bang,” he said. “I stayed interested because I hate to be last or to be the lesser one in the field. So I was determined to keep myself in shape if I was going to do track to put that space between me and my competition.”

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joined Isaac Bonner, RJ Holliday and Lucas Couron to take seventh in the 4-by-100-meter relay in a time of 44.88 seconds. “State was crazy,” Fenderson said. “I knew there was going to be a lot of people. But because I never had been there, I couldn’t fully understand the size until I got there. There was a big difference between my version of ‘big’ and ‘state big.’ The competition was way different, a lot faster. So you had no room to make a mistake.” Fenderson said he didn’t think about blocking out the noise from the state meet. “My mind kinda did it naturally,” he said. “People asked, ‘Did I hear them yelling?’ and I responded with, ‘I only really hear my breathing when I run.’ There was a best part of state for Fenderson that was over and above winning a state title. “The best part of my time at state was just the atmosphere and the different types of people and how some of them hold themselves in a win or a loss and how people interact

with their competition,” he said. “I would say that track is more of my preferred sport. “I love football, but track takes less of a wear and tear on your body, and I feel it has more longevity than most other sports.” Results Girls Shot put: 1. Bahati Nibandu, Skyview, 36-5 1/2. 3. Brooke Franke, Riverdale Ridge, 34-11 3/4. 14. Jennifer Jaramillo, Skyview, 30-3. Pole vault: 8. Emmy Kiefer, Riverdale Ridge, 9-3. Boys 100-meter dash: 1. Braylon Fenderson, Riverdale Ridge, 10.96 seconds. 4. Ryan Chacon, Frederick, 12.2. 400-meter dash: 2. Chacon, 48.13. 200-meter dash: 1. Chacon, 21.96. 4. Fenderson, 22.27. 4-by-100-meter relay: 7. Fenderson, Isaac Bonner, RJ Holliday, Lucas Couron, Riverdale Ridge, 44.88, 4-by-400-meter relay: 1.Wyatt Schroth, Alexander Carrillo, Garrett Colvin, Chacon, 3:23.78.

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Fundraising camp returns at BHS BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Brighton High School’s basketball camp to raise money for cancer research returned earlier this month after a COVID-19-forced absence. BHS girls basketball coach Jim French runs the camp in honor of his late mother. “We had lower attendance than past years,” he said. “But overall, I am extremely grateful we could conduct the camp this year after being unable to do so last year. We will

gain momentum again after 2/3 of the campers were first-timers.” In other years, the sessions have focused solely on fundamentals and drills. This year, French had to make a change. “Due to the lack of familiarity with the new players, I decided to take a completely different approach than camps in the past,” he said. “This camp had a mixture of fundamentals, skills/drills in combination with on-court classroom and off-court whiteboard sessions. We provided notebooks/journals for

players to take notes, points of emphasis and record lessons learned.” The goal of the camp didn’t change. “Our program goal is to grow the game by sharing creative yet simple concepts for players to understand the ‘why’, increase their basketball IQ, think the game, not be robots and be a ballplayer playing ball,” French said. “I believe that in basketball and life, we should all be striving to be better today than we were yesterday, better tomorrow than we are today. After

the 3-day camp concluded I can confidently confirm this group succeeded in the challenges of this new format.” Proceeds from the camp go toward cancer research. “We will be making another solid donation to Play for Kay - Kay Yow Cancer Fund to further breast cancer research, development and advancement in treatment options,” French said. “I am really excited for the youth coming up in our futures program directly from our community.”

Area golfers wrap up season at state tournament STAFF REPORTS

AURORA -- Mountain Range’s Rebekah Powers fired a 94-89 -- 183 at the state 5A golf tournament at City Park to finish in 54th place. She had one par in the first round June 21. It came on the 142-yard eighth hole. Powers also birdied the par 3 12th hole. Legacy High School’s Ayla Milan finished 32nd after carding an 89-81 -- 170 at state. She had six pars in her opening round and followed with 11 more pars in the second and final round. MIka Blckard carded a 96-84 -- 180 at state and tied for 47th place. She had five pars in the first round -- all on the front nine. On the second day, Blackard registered three birdies (11th, 13th and 14th holes) and

five pars. Peyton McLeese finished 77th after a 103-104 -- 207 at state. She fashioned three pars in a six-hole stretch on the first day of the two-day tournament. She parred both of the par 3s on the back nine. Horizon’s Morgan Gilmore finished in 22nd place after firing two rounds of 83 at state. She birdied the par 4 seventh hole in the first round and added a birdie on the par 5 13th hole. During her second round, Gilmore fashioned seven pars and a birdie on the par 5 16th hole. Ella Neuhauser fired a 92-95 -- 187. She had just one par in the opening round. It was on the ninth hole. She added four more pars in the second round, including the 500-yard 16th hole.

Horizon’s Morgan Gilmore follows through on a shot during the state 5A girls golf PHOTO BY COURTNEY OAKES/AURORA SENTINEL tournament at City Park June 22.

Prairie View junior claims second place at State Golf BY STAFF REPORT

DENVER – Prairie View’s Lily Nelson captured second place in the individual stroke-play portion of the state 5A girls golf tournament at City Park Golf Course. She fired a 1-under 69 during the tournament’s second round. The junior finished with four birdies (the par 4 393-yard first hole, the 351-yard par 4 seventh hole, the par 4 14th hole and the par 3 17th hole, two bogeys and a double bogey, Nelson fired

State 5A swimming THORNTON -- Brighton’s Jespyn Bishop took seventh place in the 50-yard freestyle at the state 5A swimming and diving meet at the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center June 24. Bishop, a senior, finished the race in 21.34 seconds. He also took 23rd in the 100- butterfly, where his time was 52.89. Brighton’s other entry at state was the 400- freestyle relay team. Bishop, Vahn Williams, Trey Williams and Robert Jorstad finished 24th in a time of 3:25.53.

a 3-over par 73 in the opening round of the state 5A girls golf tournament June 21. She parred six holes on the front nine and played even par on the back nine. She bogeyed the 14th hole, a 348-yard par 4, and the 15th hole, a 391-yard par 4. But she countered that with birdies at the par 5, 453-yard 13th hole and at the par 5, 511-yard 16th hole. Katelyn Lehigh of Loveland was the individual champion. She fired a 4-under 66 to win the title by four strokes.

Prairie View’s Lily Nelson clears a shot on the 18th hole during the second round of the girls state 5A golf tournament at City Park June 22. PHOTO BY COURTNEY OAKES/AURORA SENTINEL

Sports Briefs Fundraising golf tournament Riverdale Ridge’s third annual golf tournament to raise money for the school’s football program is at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, July 31. Tweet questions to @CoachVoorheesRR. Summer sports The Brighton Recreation Center is taking registrations for its summer and youth sports programs. Leagues range from six to 10 weeks. Available youth sports include cross country (register by Aug. 10; cost is $30); youth volleyball (register by Sept. 4; cost is $60); late summer

youth soccer (register by July 3; cost is $64); and flag football (register by Aug. 14; cost is $55). Adult sports include Brighton Mad Smash (pickleball tournament) (register by June 16; cost is $40 per team); and fall adult softball (register by Aug. 9; cost is $400 per team). Call 303655-2200 or visit brightonrecreation. com. Birdies fore Bulldogs Brighton High School’s Birdies Fore Bulldogs fundraising golf tournament is set for Friday, July 23, at Todd Creek Golf Course. Proceeds

from the four-man scramble tournament benefit the school’s athletic programs. Sponsorships are available. Call 720-507-7572.

Peach fundraiser Riverdale Ridge’s baseball program will be selling Palisade peaches (10 pounds for $27) as a fundraiser. Peaches will be delivered to the school, 13380 Yosemite St., the last week in August. Make checks payable to Raven Diamond Club. Email ravenbaseball19@gmail.com with questions.

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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. 21 JV 128 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE INTEREST OF: Armani Castillo Sandoval, Isabella Castillo A Children, and Concerning Lupe Castillo, Ezekiel Sandoval, Mark Archuleta Respondents

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 20th day of August, 2021, at the hour of 9:30 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 22nd day of June, 2021. Amy Mailander Clerk of the District Court Legal Ad No.: BSB333708 First Publication: June 30, 2021 Last Publication: June 30, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

Lois Castillo, Special Respondent SUMMONS To the parents, guardian, or other respondents named above, GREETING: Ezekiel Sandoval 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 30th day of July, 2021, at the hour of 10:30 a.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 23rd day of June, 2021. Amy Mailander Clerk of the District Court By: /s/ Desirae Gettman Deputy Clerk Legal Ad No.: BSB333712 First Publication: June 30, 2021 Last Publication: June 30, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

TOWN OF LOCHBUIE COUNTIES OF WELD AND ADAMS, COLORADO ORDINANCE NO. 2021-665

DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO ADAMS COUNTY COMBINED COURT Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601 CONSOLIDATED NOTICE OF PUBLICATION DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE Notice is hereby given that in the following proceedings filed in the Court under the Uniform Dissolution of Marriage Act, the Court has found that due diligence has been used to obtain personal service of process within the State of Colorado or that efforts to obtain the same would have been to no avail. Pursuant to C.R.S. 14-10-107(4)(a), one publication of the following shall be published once during the month of JUNE 24, 2021. A copy of the Petition and Summons may be obtained from the Clerk of the Combined Court. Default judgment may be entered against you if you fail to appear or file a response within 35 days of this publication. Case Number

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2021DR30352 HAYLEY DANIELLE DIAZ VS MARIO DIAZ 2021DR465 ERICK MANUEL LOPEZ REY VS SATIANA PIZARRO GARCIA 2021DR544 ADELICIA SUE REYES VS. CRISTINO ADALBERTO REYES 2021DR319 YADIRA ELIZABETH SILVA LEON VS. JAIME CAMPOS SOLIS 2021DR470 JEREMIAH HUDSON VS. COURTNEY RAE HUDSON

AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF LOCHBUIE, COLORADO, AMENDING CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 1 OF THE LOCHBUIE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 19-4-200 GOVERNING SETBACKS WHEN PLATTING RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, MIXED USES, SCHOOLS, AND OTHER SENSITIVE USES FROM PERMITTED OIL AND GAS WELL SITES.

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Legal Ad No.: BSB333715 First Publication: June 30, 2021 Last Publication: June 30, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

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Legal Ad No.: BSB333705 First Publication: June 30, 2021 Last Publication: June 30, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ADAMS Division D1 No. 21JV81 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

Date: 06/24/2021 Amy Mailander Clerk of the Combined Court /s/ Mary Ann Holland Deputy Clerk

CONSOLIDATED NOTICE OF PUBLICATION ALLOCATION OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES Notice is hereby given that in the following proceedings filed in the Court under the Uniform Dissolution of Marriage Act, the Court has found that due diligence has been used to obtain personal service of process within the State of Colorado or that efforts to obtain the same would have been to no avail. Pursuant to C.R.S. 14-10-107(4)(a), one publication of the following shall be published once during the month of JUNE 24, 2021. A copy of the Petition and Summons may be obtained from the Clerk of the Combined Court. Default judgment may be entered against you if you fail to appear or file a response within 35 days of this publication. Case Number Names of Parties 2021DR30314 REYNA CAMPOS BARTOLO VS. ELIEL RESENDIZ ARREAGA 2021DR410 GUADALUPE QUINTANA GONZALEZ VS. OSCAR PAYAN VARGAS 2021DR30249 MIRANDA TORRES VS. ADAM BALTAZAR

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Date: 06/24/2021 AMY MAILANDER Clerk of the Combined Court By:Mary Ann Holland Deputy Clerk Legal Ad No.: BSB333714 First Publication: June 30, 2021 Last Publication: June 30, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ADAMS Division D1 No. 20JV361 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE INTEREST OF: Michael Smith, Isiah Smith, Rene Hollis A Children, and Concerning Crystal Smith, Michael Smith (Deceased, Michael Walden Respondents: SUMMONS To the parents, guardian, or other respondents named above, GREETING: Crystal Smith 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 July, 2021, at the hour of 8:50 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 22nd day of June, 2021. Amy Mailander Clerk of the District Court Legal Ad No.: BSB333707 First Publication: June 30, 2021 Last Publication: June 30, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

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 and one (1) Alternate 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. BRIGHTON URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY The Urban Renewal Authority has an opening for two (2) members at this time. Members must be a resident of Brighton or a Brighton business owner. The Board meets at 4:30 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of every month at Brighton City Hall. 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) Alternate member 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. DISTRICT PLAN COMMISSION The District Plan Commission has an opening for one (1) City of Brighton commissioner at this time. The District Plan Commission meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at the Adams County Government Building. 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. Published in the Standard Blade <cStrike:1>First Publication: June 2, 2021 Second Publication: June 9, 2021 <cStrike:0>Third Publication: June 16, 2021 Fourth Publication: June 23, 2021 Fifth Publication: June 30, 2021 Legal Ad No.: BSB333680 BRIGHTON HOUSING AUTHORITY MOVING TO WORK PLAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING July 14, 2021 4:00 P.M. A Public Hearing is scheduled for the review of the Brighton Housing Authority’s (BHA) plan submission to the United States Department of Housing & Urban Development’s Moving to Work (MTW) demonstration program. Public input is encouraged and welcome. The MTW Plan is available for public inspection and can be found at www.brightonhousingauthority.org If you are a person with disabilities and are in need of a reasonable accommodation to access this information or public hearing, please call BHA offices at 303-655-2160. If you have limited English proficiency and are seeking language assistance to access this public hearing, please call the office at 303-655-2160. Due to COVID-19, this will be a virtual event. Virtual Public Hearing Time and Access Details: www.zoom.us Meeting ID: 898 7808 2402 Passcode: Prior to the public hearing, please call 303-655-2160 for code If joining by phone, please call: 1-346-248-7799 Meeting ID: 898 7808 2402 Passcode: Prior to the public hearing, please call 303-655-2160 for code Legal Ad No.: BSB333716 First Publication: June 30, 2021 Last Publication: July 14, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

Misc. Private Legals DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Unincorporated Areas of Adams County, Colorado, Case No. 20-08-0723P. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at https://www.floodmaps.fema. gov/fhm/BFE_Status/bfe_main.asp , or call the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627). Legal Ad No.: BSB333694 First Publication: June 23, 2021 Last Publication: June 30, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

DEMAND FOR DUPLICATE WATER CERTIFICATE

Please take notice that Karen Kohlmeier, Personal Representative for the Estate of Emma Lou Hiller, gave more than thirty (30) days-notice to the Fulton Irrigating Ditch Company that Certificate No. 2831 for 25.75 shares of the Capital Stock of the Fulton Irrigating Ditch Company has been lost, mislaid or destroyed and has not been transferred or hypothecated by Emma Lou Hiller.

Pursuant to C.R.S. 7-42-116 Fulton Irrigating Ditch Company will issue on or after August 21, 2021 a duplicate certificate for 25.75 shares of the Capital Stock of the Fulton Irrigating Ditch Company unless a contrary claim is filed with the office of the Fulton Irrigating Ditch Company, 25 South 4th Avenue, Brighton, Colorado 80601 prior to August 21, 2021. Legal Ad No.: BSB333675 First Publication: June 16, 2021 Last Publication: July 14, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

DEMAND FOR DUPLICATE WATER CERTIFICATE

Please take notice that Karen Kohlmeier, Personal Representative for the Estate of Stanley Lewis Hiller a/k/a Stanley L. Hiller, gave more than thirty (30) days-notice to the Fulton Irrigating Ditch Company that Certificate No. 3940 for 4 shares of the Capital Stock of the Fulton Irrigating Ditch Company has been lost, mislaid or destroyed and has not been transferred or hypothecated by Stanley L. Hiller.

Pursuant to C.R.S. 7-42-116 Fulton Irrigating Ditch

Company will issue on or after August 21, 2021 a duplicate certificate for 4 shares of the Capital Stock of the Fulton Irrigating Ditch Company unless a contrary claim is filed with the office of the Fulton Irrigating Ditch Company, 25 South 4th Avenue, Brighton, Colorado 80601 prior to August 21, 2021. Legal Ad No.: BSB333676 First Publication: June 16, 2021 Last Publication: July 14, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

Notice to Creditors NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Clarence Frederick Shook, aka C. Frederick Shook, Frederick Shook, and Fred Shook, Deceased Case Number 21PR30572

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 November 1, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Laura L. Schaub 14185 E. 100th Lane Commerce City, CO 80022 Personal Representative Legal Ad No.: BSB333702 First Publication: June 30, 2021 Last Publication: July 14, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Thomas Howard Steele, Deceased Case Number 2020PR30351

Max A. Minnig, Jr. Attorney for Personal Representative 3617 Eaton Street Denver, CO 80212 Legal Ad No.: BSB333698 First Publication: June 23, 2021 Last Publication: July 7, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robert Gordon Wagner, aka Robert G. Wagner, aka Robert Wagner, Deceased Case Number 2021PR30590

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of, Elza Maria Mobers, a/k/a Elza M. Mobers, a/k/a Elza Mobers, Deceased Case Number 2021PR30541 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 November 1, 2021 or the claims may be forever barred. Andrew St. Pierre, Attorney for Andy Anthony Mobers, Personal Representative Althaus Law, LLC 11150 Huron Street, Ste. 102 Northglenn, CO 80234 (720) 340-2783 Legal Ad No.: BSB333710 First Publication: June 30, 2021 Last Publication: July 14, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Virginia Bailey, a/k/a Virginia Scott a/k/a Virginia Oswald Bailey, a/k/a Virginia O. Scott Bailey, a/k/a Ruby Virginia Stielow, Deceased Case Number 2021PR30473 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 October 30, 2021 or the claims may be forever barred. Wayne Stielow Personal Representative c/o Kelly S. Hansen Hansen Law LLC 117 Main Ave, P.O. Box 400 Akron, CO 80720 (970) 345-2219 Legal Ad No.:BSB333699 First Publication: June 30, 2021 Last Publication: July 14, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before October 26, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before October 25, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

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Legal Ad No.: BSB333689 First Publication: June 23, 2021 Last Publication: July 7, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jean Marie Bornemeier, Deceased Case Number 21PR162 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 November 7, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Lucas Morris 601 W 175th Place Broomfield, CO 80023 Personal Representative

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JASON JERMY LOBATO, a/k/a JASON J. LOBATO, a/k/a JASON LOBATO, Deceased Case Number 2021PR30586 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 November 2, 2021 or the claims may be forever barred. Heather A. Mari-Lobato Personal Representative

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Donna McLaughlin Jones, aka Donna Joyce Jones, aka Donna J. Jones, aka Donna Jones, Deceased Case Number 2021PR30518 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 October 18, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Jennifer L. Sandoval 13927 Hudson Way Thornton, CO 80602 Legal Ad No.: BSB333663 First Publication: June 16, 2021 Last Publication: June 30, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Patricia Lee Pierce, a/k/a Patricia L. Pierce, a/k/a Patricia Pierce, a/k/a Pat Pierce, a/k/a Patty Pierce, Deceased

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David K. Bailey, #6709 Attorney for Personal Representative 390 Interlocken Crescent, #350 Broomfield, CO 80021 Legal Ad No.: BSB333711 First Publication: June 30, 2021 Last Publication: July 14, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of CYNTHIA MARIE MANNING, aka CYNTHIA M. MANNING, aka CYNTHIA MANNING, aka CINDY MARIE MANNING, aka CINDY M. MANNING, aka CINDY MANNING, Deceased Case Number 2021PR30536 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before October 18, 2021 or the claims may be forever barred. Diana Manning and Lori Schatz 1202 Elder St Denver, CO 80221 Donald H. Alspaugh, 4730, Attorney for Co-Personal Reps. Schey Piller Alspaugh & Wong PC 636 Coffman St., Ste, 200, PO Box 267 Longmont, CO 80502 Phone: 303-776-3511

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: 21C0808 Division 1 Courtroom 606 Public Notice is given on that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child/Adult has been filed with the Adams County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Hannah Irene Schaetzle be changed to Hannah Irene Martin By: /s/ Rebecca Abeyta Deputy Clerk Legal Ad No.: BSB333706 First Publication: June 30, 2021 Last Publication: July 14, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: 21C0686 Division: 1 Courtroom 606 Public Notice is given on May 28, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Adams County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Itzel Huerta Bonilla be changed to Itzel Fernandez Bonilla By: /s/ Rebecca Abeyta Deputy Clerk Legal Ad No.:BSB333664 First Publication: June 16, 2021 Last Publication: June 30, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

District Court, Adams County, Colorado Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601 Phone: 303-654-3227 Case Number: 2021PR30542 Division: T Courtroom: In the Interest of: EVAN TYLER MANNING, Protected Person. Attorney or Party Without Attorney (Name and Address) Donald H. Alspaugh. #4730 SCHEY, PILLER, ALSPAUGH & WONG, P.C. 636 Coffman Street, Suite 200, P.O. Box 267 Longmont, CO 80502-0267 Phone Number: 303-776-3511 FAX Number: 303-772-2297 E-mail: don.alspaugh@spawlaw.com Atty. Reg. #: 4730 NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-10-401, C.R.S.

To: KEVIN PATRICK WYCHERLY Last Known Address, if any: UNKNOWN A hearing on PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR MINOR and PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATOR FOR MINOR for Appointment of Guardian and Conservator for minor will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued:

Date: August 11, 2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. Courtroom or Division: T Address: By calling 720-650-7664 or 1-415655-0001 and using the below meeting access code; or Web by downloading Cisco WebEx onto Cell or Computer and joining hearing at: Webex link https://judicial.webex.com/meet/ don.quick Division: T, Judge Quick, Judicial Officer’s Meeting Access Code: 925 403 173 The hearing will take approximately 30 minutes.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: 21C0754 Division 1 Courtroom 606 Public Notice is given on June 11, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Adams County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Miranda Louise Clingan be changed to Miranda Louise Lee

Donald H. Alspaugh, Esq. Attorney for Diana Manning and Lori Schatz SCHEY, PILLER, ALSPAUGH & WONG, P.C. 636 Coffman Street, Suite 200 P.O. Box 267 Longmont, CO 80502-0267 Legal Ad No.: BSB333684 First Publication: June 23, 2021 Last Publication: July 7, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

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