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New COVID-19 restrictions indoor personal gatherings Learningwilltheprohibit lessons ofdining, COVID-19 Frontline workers recall the challenges they faced while working to save patients BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

(This the first part of a two-part series, which continues on May 6.) The first cases of COVID-19 hit the United States in 2020 and it was declared a pandemic by March 2020, changing the world and how we live. But nowhere is the impact of the virus more apparent than with medical frontline workers from across the world who initially did not know what they were dealing with or its dangers. They learned in 2020 and learned quickly. “There was so much hype and fear with the hospital personnel. Just because we work in a hospital doesn’t mean that we don’t have fear,” said Wendy Colon, the Director of the Emergency Department and Emergency Manager for Platte Valley Medical Center. “With this emerging virus, everybody was a little bit nervous.”

Dr. William McNitt, left, inserts a tube in a patient, while Dr. Scott Hackman assists. The doctors worked long days wearing heavy COURTESY OF PLATTE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER protective gear to protect themselves and patients.

The team at Brighton’s Platte Valley Medical Center joined together with doctors and nurses across the nation to combat the mystery virus. Colon played a big role at Platte Valley, relying on her experience in emergency medicine and disaster emergency management when the pandemic hit.

“I ended up in the position by moving into my career the way I wanted; because, I have two loves, emergency medicine and disaster emergency management,” said Colon. Colon was very interested in emergency management and bioterrorism before COVID-19 appeared in Colorado. She continued to moni-

tor the virus as it was appearing in China and moving around the world and the country. Once the first case was confirmed in Colorado, the hospital quickly opened an Incident Command Center, she said. Even then, when SEE COVID, P4

Need-to-know info for city council elections candidates in Thornton Deadlines and candidates andSeveral Westminster have thrown their names in the hat and it won’t be for another few months until can A longfor line November of cars outsidecity the city of Brighton’s rapid testing site people at circulate nomination petitions. Riverdale Regional Park. Thein site has hadFor to close early many days in recent council elections those interested in running for weeks due to high demand. Adams County’s 14-daythere test positivity rate city council, is still time. In Tri-County Westminster, thereDepartment. is an elecwasNorthglenn, 15.9 percent, as Thornton, of Nov. 17, according to Health tion forrates mayor and three at-large Brighton and Commerce City’s test positivity were both higher than council seats. Thornton and NorthWestminster, Brighton 13 percent. Forty-five people in Brighton and 29 in Commerce City have glenn have four council seats up died from COVID-19 related health issues. limit the spread of COVID-19, forTo election, one for each ward. In and Commerce City Commerce City, there will be elecat least 15 counties moved to tighter restrictions that prohibits indoor and

personal gatherings.

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tions for two at-large council seats, one seat for Ward 1 and one seat for Ward 3. Brighton has a mayoral election and races for four council seats, one for each ward.by Belen Ward Photo Anyone interested in running has to file a candidate affidavit with the city clerk’s office within 10 days

of announcing their candidacy. A candidate needs to file an affidavit before circulating nomination By Ellis Arnold petitions, which they can begin Colorado3.Community Media to file doing August The deadline nomination petitions is Monday, As Denver August 23. metro counties continue to inch closer to local stay-at-home ordersare Other important election dates Oct. when the county clerk can under11, Colorado’s system of coronavirusbegin outthe mail ballots. The relatedsending restrictions, state announced election is on Tuesday, Nov. 2. a new of rulespeople that prohibits Thelevel following in eachindoor city dining and personal gatherings — aachave filed candidate affidavits, change that applies to theoffi majority cording to city clerk’s ces: of the For Westminster mayor, there isin Denver metro area and many counties Nancy McNally, Anita Seitz and other regions. Austin Watts. For councilor at-large, The state’s COVID-19 which has there is Bruce Baker, dial, David DeMott, been in effect since September, is the set Kathleen Dodaro, Obi Ezeadi, Sarah of different Kathryn levels of restrictions thatJon each Nurmela, Skulley and Voelz. For more information, see

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the city of Westminster’s election page:https://www.cityofwestminster.us/Government/Departments/ county is required to follow based on the CityClerk/Elections/municipalelecseverity of a county’s local virus spread. tion. The dial grew1out of the state’s safer-atFor Ward councilor in Thornhomethere orderis —Sherry the policy that cameand after ton, Goodman Kathryn Henson. There order is Jessica the statewide stay-at-home this Sandgren and Roberta Ayala forof spring and allowed numerous types Ward 2; Kate Miya and Tony Unrein businesses to reopen. for Ward 3; and Angie Bedolla and The state recently Karen Bigelow for switched Ward 4. to color identifiers — levels blue, yellow and In Northglenn, Gerald Montour orange than numbered levels — to has so rather far submitted a candidate affi davit to runUntil for Ward 2. level In Comavoid confusion. Nov. 17, red merce City, Kristi Douglas has meant a stay-at-home order. Now, level submitted an affidavit to run for red — “severe risk” —Ratliff is the secondat-large and Cassie has done the same for Ward 3. Anass Maksi has filed an affidavit Please see RESTRICTIONS, for Brighton’s mayoral race. Page 2

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Diana was born and raised in Commerce city, Colorado. Graduated from Adams City Highschool 1971.

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Lowell was born August 1, 1928 to Richard and Irene Schuyler in Fort Lupton, Colorado. They lived a few years at the west end of Fort Lupton and then moved to Cemetery Lane. He graduated from Fort Lupton High School in 1948.

morning coffee. He and his wife enjoyed trips with the Brighton Senior Center. They also served the center as volunteers. They enjoyed many trips with the Pioneer Club of Public Service. For eight years, they wintered in Mesa, Arizona.

After school, he worked for Fort Lupton Electric and then Colorado Central Power Company. Public Service Company bought Colorado Central Power and Lowell worked there for 35 years.

He volunteered as a crossing guard for Adams 27J in assistance of his grandchildren. He and Ellen attended most of the sports activities of their grandchildren, serving as a vital part of their lives.

He married Ellen May Gilman in Platteville, Colorado on June 1, 1952. They gave birth to Timothy Lee (1954), Deborah May (1956), and Cynthia Lynn (1957). Cindy preceded her father in death in December of 1959. Ellen and Lowell were married for 68 years.

Lowell persevered through many health issues. They participated in the Relay for Life organization for cancer survivors for many years.

Lowell belonged to the First Baptist Church of Fort Lupton, Village Baptist Church of Thornton, and Crossroads Baptist Church of Northglenn before attending Chapel Hill Church of the Nazarene with their son, Tim. With his brother, his cousin, and his father, he sang in a men´s quartet at Fort Lupton Baptist Church. In service to his creator, Lowell served as a deacon, a janitor, a building committee member, and a choir member. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and woodworking. He was a member of the Fort Lupton Lions Club, often holding office. After retirement, he enjoyed meeting with friends for

He was preceded in death by his brother, Lyle; sister, Eileen Graetzl; and a great-grandson, Ayden Rouse. He is survived by his wife, Ellen Schuyler; children, Tim (Rebecca) and Debbie; four grandchildren, Christina Schuyler, Keri (Nathaniel) Rouse, Daniel (Stephanie) Schuyler, and Sabrina Schuyler; three step-grandchildren, Felisa (Squirrel) Busken, Joel (Carrie Ann) Reed, and Tim Reed; three greatgrandchildren; and eight step great-grandchildren.

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School District 27J announces new hirings District announces Directors for Communications, Special Education BY STAFF REPORT

A public relations professional with experience in representing Colorado schools will join the Adams County District 27J School District. The district announced April 21 that Janelle Asmus has been named as the new director of communications. Asmus has served in similar roles in public education across Kansas and Colorado, including working as the division director of marketing and communications for the Wichita Public Schools in Kansas. From there, she traveled to Colorado. She first worked as the director of com-

munications for the Boulder Valley School District and then as chief communications officer for Adams 12 Five Star Schools, the Colorado Department of Education and Adams 14 School District. She most recently served as the chief executive officer for Alliance Strategies Group, Colorado. “Janelle brings with her valuable experience in strategic public relations, communications and public policy,” said 27J Superintendent Chris Fiedler. “We have a commitment to engaging our communities and supporting our staff with strong communication leadership. Janelle will build on that tradition.” Asmus earned her bachelor of arts degree in communications from Baker University, Baldwin City, Kan. and went on to earn her accreditation in public relations through the National School Public Relations As-

sociation and the Universal Accreditation Board. “27J Schools has a great reputation for its dedication to serving all students with high quality, innovative and inclusive education,” Asmus said. “I’m thrilled to be a part of such a vibrant and bold school district and to cultivate relationships with teachers, parents, students and our communities.” The district also announced that Maria Snitily has been hired as the new director of special education beginning July 1. She is set to replace 14-year veteran Mary Gomez, who retires this year. Snitily currently serves as assistant director of special education for JEFFCO Public Schools. She started her career teaching students with significant support needs at both the middle and high school level and has served the special education commu-

nity for over 15 years. Snitily graduated from Midland University in Nebraska with an undergraduate degree in elementary education, early childhood education, and a minor in human services. Her graduate degree in special education and administrator coursework for her director of special education license was obtained through the University of Northern Colorado. “I am thrilled to join the 27J team as director of special education. I truly believe 27J is doing the right work for students and I’m excited for the journey ahead,” said Snitily. “My personal beliefs around inclusion, student learning, and preparing students for their future align with the values and mission of 27J. I look forward to leading the work and guiding the special education department to serve schools, students, and families in 27J.”

Barr Lake work recognized by Colorado Lottery BY STAFF REPORT

Work on an ADA-accessible fishing pier at Barr Lake State Park has been recognized by the Colorado Lotter with a Starburst Award. The ADA Fishing Pier project was constructed to accommodate visitors that have mobility challenges. The 90-foot-long pier with a T- shaped design includes benches for seating and open areas for wheelchair access. Previously, wheelchair inaccessibility for fishing was a frequent complaint at the park and often required them having to turn people away. When not used for fishing, park visitors can enjoy

rich wildlife viewing in off months, including an established eagle nest within view of the pier. The $669,376 project was funded by a Great Outdoors Colorado grant of $250,000 and $90,736 from Colorado Parks and Wildlife using money from the Colorado Lottery. “Conservation is a key pillar for the Lottery. It includes not only conserving open space, but also upgrading recreational spaces, creating new places for Coloradans to play, and supporting ecosystems and wildlife,” said Tom Seaver, director of the Colorado Lottery. “This year’s Starburst Award winners reflect the wide-ranging projects that our

Vaccine effort hopes to close gap for minority, low-income areas Colorado targets residents who face barriers to accessing vaccine shots BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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there was one person of interest in the hospital that needed COVID testing, they were not ready with all the processes in place. They were not even sure how to collect a swab in those early days, and then they received the call the virus was in Adams County. The hospital worked as a team to quickly codify those processes. Colon was busy working in two roles on processes for the whole hospital. She also assigned other people to help from other areas and also a resource for the hospital. “I was trying to divide my time to make sure my staff was safe in the Emergency Department. But also making decisions for the hospital, and sometimes I could not get back to the Emergency Department quick enough, but we did great,” said Colon. The new virus not only impacted the hospital and staff medically but also emotionally since they often had to say no to family members visiting a loved one. “It killed us because we all knew how much it meant to the family and how much it means to the patient. I hope people know that it was not easy for us to say no,” said Colon. Scattering family Colon has four sisters and her mother and she did not see her family for a long time. Her mother, who had volunteered at the Platte Valley Hospital before COVID-19, had to quit to isolate herself for safety. “We comforted each other and it was just one of the hardest things I’ve ever gone through. We talked to my mother every day. But knowing that I was in a very infectious environment, I knew I could not bring any infection to her, so her health was important to me,” said Colon. Colon’s husband also works in emergency management and was called to Washington D.C. to work in the office of the Secretary Operation Center for Health and Human Resources representing law enforcement. “He left the day after we opened the Incident Command Center and I would go home and be alone,” Colon said. “I know a lot of people experience the same thing being home alone. We always talked on the phone about our day. We were able to able to share our day and vent. But this time, we were both were so

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inexcusably, Black Americans were experimented on without their permission,” Polis told Colorado Community Media. That’s a reference to what became known as the Tuskegee syphilis study: In 1972, the Associated Press broke news that the federal government had let hundreds of Black men in rural Alabama go untreated for syphilis for 40 years for research purposes. A public outcry ensued, and the study ended three months later, according to the AP. The effects of the study still linger

April 27, 2021 busy, it made it tough. I am a people person, it was hard to be home alone.” Colon said she continues to work on plans to keep up with the everchanging surge and shortages. The community of Brighton heard about the PPE shortage at the hospital and people were dropping off supplies. “We had a surge with a lot of people. Then we had to deal with a shortage of PPE. We were not hit as hard because we started to receive donations from the community.” ‘Mystery flu’ Dr. William McNitt is the Emergency Physician at Platte Valley Medical Center since 2017. McNitt said he heard about the pandemic coming out of China in late November 2019 and New York and a few places across the country. The staff knew it was coming by the rumors and saw when it hit Italy, with sick people overwhelming the ICU. “It was terrifying. It had not hit the United States yet, but we had admissions of people who had some virus, and we didn’t know what it was and their flu swab was negative,” said McKnight. “It looked like viral pneumonia but the laboratory work did not make sense and all the flu swabs were coming out negative, which was unusual.” Dr. McNitt said they were treating a mystery flu back in February and March. Then it hit New York and then the staff learned about COVID-19. “We started hearing about it, but into late April there were not effective testing available, there was not test. And when there was a test it was very limited with about eight of them a week,” said McNitt. Dr. McNitt said people started to get scared and coming to the hospital. Then COVID patients started showing up at the hospital, about 10 to 15 a day. Most of the patients were okay and did not need to go to ICU. At that time the State of Colorado issued the mandating orders for shutdowns as COVID started spreading quickly after the hospital’s first couple of cases. “We stopped seeing our normal sort of bread and butter, trauma and substance abuse, and the sort of stuff we see all day. People were having heart attacks and strokes started staying home because they were afraid,” said Dr. McNitt. “Even with messaging alerts advising, please don’t say home. It was a very odd dynamic of having this new virus that we didn’t know what to do with and we’re learning on the job.” Dr. McNitt and his team had con— it’s routinely cited as a reason some Black Americans are reluctant to participate in medical research, or even go to the doctor for routine check-ups, the AP reported. But other communities also experience “vaccine hesitancy,” and making vaccination quick and easy is crucial for the state to be able reach “herd immunity,” Polis said. That’s a term for when enough people become immune that the spread of COVID-19 becomes unlikely, which could happen when around 70% to 80% of people attain immunity. “That means reaching people where they are, and protecting any Coloradans protects all Coloradans,” Polis said.

versations with Emergency Manager Colon about the department’s need for PPE and the possibility of bioterror. “It kept us safe as we were learning how to do everything without getting all of our doctors and nurses sick,” McNitt said. “I think the most challenging thing for me was watching our staff. There were not enough respirators to go around.” The doctors also went out and bought everybody goggles from Home Depot, so the staff was wearing construction goggles until more equipment arrived. “There was a lot of concern about how to keep the infection from spreading to other patients in the hospital and spreading to the staff. So, we were spending three hours in a room with a patient with heavy equipment on and there wasn’t enough to go around for everyone,” said Dr. McNitt. “We didn’t have anybody get sick in those first couple of months with COVID, our infection control was fine, the N95 we were wearing was fine.” First-hand perspective McNitt said the Emergency Room doctors did not lose a lot of patients but performed aggressive treatments when sick patients arrived in the ER and then transferred them upstairs to a patient room. “We would follow their chart and find out 45 days later, the patient didn’t make it. It’s frustrating, because you’re trying everything and then people are still dying, and there’s nothing you can do about it,” said McNitt. “It’s just not a very good feeling.” Dr. McNitt, said it was a difficult situation to have a patient pass away when you are trying your best to save them, it was heartbreaking. “Then you’re worried about your staff, and you’re trying to deal with that situation and trying to deal with PPE shortages and figuring out who needs what equipment and how we’re going to keep everybody safe.” Within a couple of weeks, the community found out the hospital was having shortages, and it responded. Residents started donating N95 from their workshops and construction companies began donating eye protection, gloves and Tyvek suits. “We are dealing with people who are sick and having the worst day of their life and having difficult situations. But the community came out, they supported us throughout this whole thing and it’s was very helpful. We were always very thankful to have that help,” said McNitt.

The state’s Vaccine Equity Outreach Team — co-chaired by Jill Hunsaker Ryan, executive director of the state public-health department, and Rick Palacio, strategic consultant to the governor — worked to schedule vaccine equity clinics across Colorado in partnership with community-based organizations, local public health agencies and tribes, according to a news release from the state public-health department. “One of the data points we use to guide our efforts are targeted census tracts,” Palacio said, using a term for geographic areas. State officials targeted tracts that are below the poverty line and high in minority populations and also worked with

Networking SCL Platte Valley Hospital worked as a team with the intensive care unit, putting their heads together via zoom meetings during the early part of the pandemic to gather data. They were also in virtual contact with hospitals and medical professionals from other parts of the country the world to bring together information on how to treat the patients and learning about the most cutting-edge treatments. “With COVID, it was a week-toweek and we were moving along very quickly, learning. Then the news came out that there was a steroid we could use and one of the doctors upstairs was an early proponent of this when the evidence hadn’t quite come out yet. Then he started using it and writing about that,” said McNitt. “We started getting more evidence that it was a literal lifesaver. We felt like we can do something.”

Protecting Family McNitt’s wife is a psychiatrist at Children’s Hospital specializing in emergency psychiatry. She bore the risk of seeing patients when there was no testing and no way of knowing the patient had COVID. McNitt and his wife sheltered in place to not only protect themselves but protect others since they could have been unknowingly be infected. “We made the decision we are both are exposed all the time. There wasn’t much we were going to be able to do about it. Like everybody else, we didn’t see anybody in our family. There was no Christmas to see grandparents,” said Dr. McNitt. Dr. McNitt did get infected with COVID in December 2020. His wife was expecting a baby at the time. “When I found out I had it, I just was sitting there cooking dinner one night, waiting for my wife to get home from the hospital. I lost my sense of smell in the middle of cooking dinner,” McNitt said. “It was a big shift in my thinking, now I have the deadly virus. We had no idea how it works out for people who are pregnant and fortunately for us she did not end up coming down with it. I came into the hospital and they were very supportive. They got me tested that night, within an hour and I got my diagnosis. “ After McNitt’s test confirming he had COVID, he went into quarantine and got his shifts covered for 10 days. McNitt successfully recovered. “I spent, 10 days sitting in a corner of the house wearing the N95 and wiping down every surface,” he said.

organizations that serve those areas. “Not everyone has a health care home,” and often that includes Black and brown communities, Palacio said. State officials have partnered with community organizations to host more than 200 clinics across the state, according to Polis’ office. “They’ve been in church and school parking lots, at local rec centers, and a variety of other locations that community members trust,” said Elizabeth Kosar, a spokeswoman for the governor. Many of the equity clinics are temporary, and others were ongoing as of late April. Some ongoing locations, according to the governor’s office, include:

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News Briefs Adams 14 superintendent search Adams 14 School District is entering the last phases of its search for a new superintendent. The district partnered with JG Consulting in its superintendent search. The timeline includes the first round of interviews Thursday and Friday, April 28 and 29; interviews of the finalists Monday and Tuesday, May 3 and 4; and a start date of July 1 for the district’s new superintendent. The consulting firm also made surveys available for district residents. In English, the link is https://www.surveymonkey. com/r/RWCNNB7. In Spanish, visit https://www.surveymonkey. com/r/RTH335J. No Memorial Day parade Commerce City will not play host to the state’s largest Memorial Day parade for the second year in a row, thanks to coronavirus. Instead, the plan, inconjunction with the Commerce City Veterans Commission, is to honor those who have died in service of their country with a Memorial Day program at Veterans Memorial Park,

6015 Forest Drive. The ceremony will include a color guard, the national anthem, a wreath laying, and more. Details will be posted at c3gov.com/ parade. ‘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. 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 T-shirt 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. ONGOING Help for Homes 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. Eagle Express rides Barr Lake State Park will offer virtual rides aboard the Eagle Ex-

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State 5A soccer playoffs: Boulder brings Adams City’s season to close BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The last three times Adams City’s soccer team has made the state playoffs, the Eagles have had to play Boulder High School. Each time -- including the first round of the playoffs on April 22 -- the Panthers have won. BHS won the most recent contest 3-0 in Commerce City. Luke Kreidly scored two of the Panthers’ goals. Arroll Taekla scored the other. Panthers’ goalkeeper Evan Sims had three saves and recorded the shutout win. No stats were available for ACHS. “It was two different styles of play,” said ACHS’ first-year coach, Kevin Davis. “To their credit, Boulder was good at getting us out of our style of play. We were the better team in controlling the flow of the game because of the control of the ball and possession.”

Both teams had chances to score in the first half. Kreidl started the scoring in the 32nd minute of play. Adams City’s best chance in the first half came off the foot of senior Andy Galvan. He blasted a shot off the right wing that just missed the Panthers’ goal. Galvan was back at it in the second half. He dribbled a shot wide of goal in the 45th minute. Diego Flores took a shot off a corner kick in the 53rd minute, but Sims was able to tap the ball over the top of the goal. Kreidl and Takela scored for ACHs in the last 15 minutes of the match. Adams City made its first trip to state since 2015. A year ago, the Eagles were 6-7-1. In 2018, ACHS finished 4-9-1. “We can reflect on the past a little bit,” Davis said. “This is our first season back in the winning tradition of Adams City. We had a losing record last year. We were undefeated until this evening. Hats off to the

seniors. They were great in turning the program in such a fast way.” Davis said part of the reason for the turnaround was more of a commitment. “We got the kids to commit yearround and developing their skill,” Davis said. “The year-round commitment was the No. 1 contributing factor. We installed a system that’s more simple for them to execute. We did that really well with the talent we had.” Davis was somewhat surprised at the success. “Sometimes, it takes teams longer to get the feel of the system you want to play,” he said. “This team was very open-minded and willing to take in. I’m the new coach. They wanted to trust me. They were totally up for it. Leadership on this team was one of the strengths, and that comes from the kids who have been here four years.” The seniors are Gabriel Ortega,

Jesus Rodriguez, Andy Galvan, Shai Esquada, Brian Ramirez and Mauricio Alipizar. “They say the actions of the leaders will be the actions of the followers,” Davis said. “If you can get them to trust you, a lot of positive things can happen. They love the game so much. Soccer is a huge part of the community here. The base of what they had was already there. It was easy to put them into systems they could be successful with.” Galvan led the team in scoring with 13 goals. Diego Flores was close behind with 11 goals. ACHS finished 8-1-1. “We have a lot of new kids, so we have a lot of future to look forward to. They are good with the ball,” Davis said. “There were two freshmen on the field tonight. The moment wasn’t too big for them. The future is nothing but positive for Adams City soccer.”

CHSAA moves place, date for state volleyball BY STAFF REPORT

AURORA – The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs will be the host venue for this year’s state volleyball tournament. Brad Cochi, CHSAA’s new digital media director, also said the tournament will take place May 12-13. Originally, it was going to be at the NORCO volleyball facility in Loveland. But the gradual loosening of COVID-19 related restrictions and CHSAA’s desire to accommodate as many spectators as possible prompted the decision.

Bethany Brookens, CHSAA’s assistant commissioner who administers volleyball, said she and her staff investigated several other options. “We are incredibly grateful to the World Arena and the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation for their partnership allowing the CHSAA to host our state volleyball championships in Colorado Springs,” Brookens said in a statement. “They have been incredible to work with – especially this pandemic year – and we appreciate their support and dedication in valuing our studentparticipants, schools, coaches, and

communities. This is a true team effort across the city of Colorado Springs.” Cochi said the Broadmoor is in use as a COVID-19 vaccine site. That forced CHSAA to push the tournament to mid-May. El Paso County is actively working on spectator variances for a number of spectators. In the statement, Brookens said the association is optimistic about the potential total. “As a community, we’re grateful for the opportunity to welcome athletes and their families from across the state to Colorado Springs,” said

Doug Martin, acting CEO of the Colorado Springs Sports Corp. in the statement. “We know they’ll enjoy their time here and encourage them to visit the many attractions in the area including the spectacular U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum.” Cochi said official attendance numbers and a specific tournament format will be announced at a later date. All competitors, coaches, officials, staff and spectators will be required to comply with local public health guidelines at all times.

Off to college (athletics) Seven PVHS athletes sign on for more sports BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Seven Prairie View High School athletes put pen to paper on April 19 and signed letters of intent to continue playing their sports in college. The ceremony was at the school. “As a coach, to have this many kids move to the next level is one of my favorite things to see,” said former PVHS wrestling coach and now athletic director Jason Humphrey. Two for softball at Western Nebraska CC Desirae and Demirae Woolsey are twins and have played softball

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together since they were 8. So, naturally, they are going to Western Nebraska Community College in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. “We chose to go together instead of separate,” said Demirae Woolsey. “It would be different if we went our separate ways and went off to another college. We got really good

offers to go together.” “We chose Western Nebraska because it felt like home,” Desi Woolsey said. “We can do a lot of good things there academically and during our softball season. We loved the environment and the surroundings. We loved the environment. We’re excited.” Demirae Woolsey wants to study exercise science in the hopes of being an athletic trainer. Desirae Woolsey wants to study nursing so she can get into pediatric care. “It’s not too far away from home. We can drive back,” said Desi Woolsey. “We like the distance. We’re going to be homesick. It’s better that we’re going together. I’ll have a piece of me always with me.” Warm weather anyone? Isaac Manaugh opted to play baseball at the College of the Desert in

Palm Springs, California. “When looking at the school and the area, the area was huge in being able to make sure that I am going to a place that is nice, little to Isaac Manaugh no violence and overall a safe place for me to go to college too,” he said. “The college is in the middle of nowhere,” said Gonzales. “When he came back, he was stoked about the weather. That was a good sign.” Manaugh wants to study geology, then find a four-year school, then SEE LETTERS, P7

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get his master’s degree and then become a geologist. He called the recruiting process “indeed strange.” It started with a homemade video and hiring a recruiter, who sent the video to schools that might be good fits. “The coach for College of the Desert reached out to me via email, which led to text messages and then Zoom calls,” Manaugh said. “Normally the coach would have you go to the school, meet the team and basically go through a day in life to see what and how they do things. But unfortunately, due to COVID, I was not able to do that this year.” “His character, his attitude, the way he treats people? Those are gifts you want to see in your program.” Gonzales added. Cold weather anyone? Soccer player Brooklyn McKinney’s new college coach, Nick Rizzo, made two pitches. The second one came from St. Mary’s University in Winona, Minnesota, where McKinney will attend. “The coach recruited me at another school in Illinois. After I visited that one, he changed schools,” McKinney said. “He made a big impact on me. I visited the school. I fell in love with the campus. I went to a

practice. Everyone was so welcoming. It’s the Miami of Minnesota.” “She never gave up,” said soccer coach Matt Brown. “She is one of the few athletes who asks what she can do. She wants to improve.” McKinney wants to study international business. She’d like to study abroad and develop interests from there. “It’s going to be my home away from home, so I have to make sure I’m comfortable there,” McKinney said. “The coach made such an impact. He wants to know what I want to do. He wants to know how the college fits me.” Nelson heads for Pueblo Jeff Nelson signed on with Colorado State University-Pueblo to play golf. “He deserves everything he gets for how hard he works,” said PVHS golf coach John Layton. “Golfers are made in the offseason in high school. His family took him all over the country. He’s the best golf athlete I’ve ever had in 12 different seasons doing this. It’s hard to explain how good he really is.” Nelson plans to study business management. His goals after college are to play on the Korn-Ferry Jeff Nelson

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“I’m a little scared being away from home,” he said. “I’m also going to be away from home.” ‘It’s the people’

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Public Notices call Bobi 303.659.2522 Legals City and County NOTICE OF SUBDIVISION PLAT APPROVAL COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO Notice is hereby given that the following subdivision(s) will be considered for approval by the City of Commerce City Community Development Director on Tuesday, May 04, 2021. S-751-19-21: Cohen Denver Airport, LLC is requesting approval of the Legato West plat to subdivide approximately 608.5 acres into 26 tracts for right-of-way, drainage infrastructure, and future development, for the property located at the northeast corner of E 88th Ave and Tower Rd, zoned PUD (Planned Unit Development District). The case file(s) and a copy of the Land Development Code of the City together with the subdivision plat are on file for review by emailing the Community Development Department at cdplanner@ c3gov.com. Any owner of property located within 300 feet of the subject property may invoke the public hearing process by submitting said objections in writing to the Director of Community Development in accordance with Sec. 21-3241 by no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, May 03, 2021.

COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE ADAMS COUNTY OPEN SPACE GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $92,500 FOR THE TURNBERRY PARK SKATE SPOT PROJECT AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF. 2324 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2021 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY APPROPRIATING $301,900 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO COVER EXPENSES RELATED TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF. Copies of said ordinances are on file in the Office of the City Clerk, City of Commerce City, 7887 E. 60th Ave., Commerce City, CO 80022, for public inspection during the hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. During instances of the city facilities being closed, electronic copies may be requested via email to dgibson@c3gov.com. BY ORDER OF CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COMMERCE CITY BY: Jordan D. Roberts, Deputy City Clerk Legal Ad No.: CCX111177 Published in the Sentinel Express: Tuesday, April 27, 2021

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PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice is hereby given that the following ordinances passed on second and final reading on the 19th day of April 2021, by the City Council of Commerce City, Colorado and will be in full force and effect five days after this publication. 2268 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 3-2304 AND 6-2012, CONSOLIDATING SECTIONS 6-2012 AND 6-2013, AND REPEALING AND SAVING SECTION 6-2013 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE TO MODIFY RESPONSIBILITIES AND STANDARDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF WEEDS AND GRASSES AND INCREASING PENALTIES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE. 2323 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2021 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY,

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2020 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an amendment to the 2020 budget has been submitted to the North Range Metropolitan District No. 2, Subdistrict No. 1 (the “District”). A copy of the proposed amended budget is on file in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where the same are open for public inspection. Such proposed amended budget will be considered at a public hearing during a special meeting of the District on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. Due to Executive Orders issued by Governor Polis and Public Health Orders implementing the Executive Orders issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, and the threat posed by the COVID-19 coronavirus, this meeting will be held via teleconferencing and can be joined through the directions below: Microsoft TEAMS: +1 720-547-5281,,594634529# United States, Denver Phone Conference ID: 594 634 529#

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also known by street and number as: VACANT LOT, EAST 80TH AVE, COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022. All interested parties may appear at such hearing to show cause in writing why such Petition should not be granted. SOUTH ADAMS COUNTY WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT By: /s/ Vicki Ennis Vicki Ennis, Secretary Legal Ad No.: CCX111178 Published in: Commerce City Sentinel Express Published on: April 27, 2021

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PETITION FOR INCLUSION OF ADDITIONAL REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE SOUTH ADAMS COUNTY WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested persons that a Petition for Inclusion of additional real property into the South Adams County Water and Sanitation District (“District”) has been filed with the Board of Directors of the District. The Board of Directors shall hold a hearing on the Petition at a public meeting to be held on May 12, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., at the District’s Administration Building located at 6595 E. 70th Avenue, Commerce City, Colorado, 80022. The name and address of the Petitioner is:

Hector Saucedo Chavez, residing at 2870 Kearney St., Denver, CO 80207.

Jagjeet Inc., a Colorado corporation, whose address is 5245 W. 9th Street Dr., Greeley, CO 80634.

The property to be included into the District is located in Adams County, Colorado and generally described as follows:

A PORTION OF PLOTS 1 AND 2, FIRST ADDITION TO HENEBRYDALE, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 67 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

BEGINNING AT A POINT WHICH IS 25 FEET NORTH AND 1558.74 FEET WEST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 67 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; THENCE NORTH, 577.40 FEET; THENCE WEST, 89.42 FEET; THENCE SOUTH, 577.40 FEET; THENCE EAST, 89.42 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING,

OF AND PARALLEL WITH THE BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD COMPANY’S MAIN TRACT CENTERLINE A DISTANCE OF 663.14 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00°09’15” EAST ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER A DISTANCE OF 494.48 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING;

EXCEPT THE NORTHERLY 10 FEET THEREOF DEEDED IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED MAY 20, 1965 IN BOOK 1226 AT PAGE 196,

AND EXCEPT THAT PORTION OF LAND CONVEYED TO THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, A COLORADO MUNICIPAL CORPORATION DESCRIBED IN SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED RECORDED MARCH 31, 2006 AT RECEPTION NO. 20060331000329280, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

also known as 8900 E 88th Avenue, Commerce City, CO 80022 All interested parties may appear at such hearing to show cause in writing why such Petition should not be granted.

SOUTH ADAMS COUNTY WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT By: /s/ Vicki Ennis Vicki Ennis, Secretary Legal Ad No.: CCX111179 Published in: Commerce City Sentinel Express Published on: April 27, 2021

Notice to Creditors NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Janet R. Swank, Deceased Case Number 2021PR19

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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COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 27; THENCE SOUTH 00°09’15” WEST ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER A DISTANCE OF 30.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 89°57’25” EAST ALONG A LINE 30.00 FEET SOUTHERLY OF AND PARALLEL WITH THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID SECTION 27 A DISTANCE OF 440.16 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 41°44’28” WEST ALONG A LINE OF 50.00 FEET NORTHWESTERLY

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Intake Coordinator/ Medical Records Processor Physical Therapist Registered Nurse Social Worker Speech-Language Pathologist

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April 27, 2021

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