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New COVID-19 restrictions willhomes, prohibit indoor personalingatherings Tornado wipes out two causesdining, $500,000 damage BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Weld County officials said the June 7 tornado that started in Firestone caused about $500,000 to businesses and property during its trek through parts of southwest Weld County. Two homes were destroyed, amounting to $429,000 in damage. Three other homes sustained damage to at least 50 percent of the structure, according to county officials. The cost of the damage to those homes is a bit more than $100,000. The tornado also hit two businesses, a feedlot and a dairy. Weld County officials said a fire sparked from a downed power line destroyed one building at the feedlot while another building loss was the direct result of the tornado. Damage to the dairy was limited to the roof, outbuildings and livestock. County officials said the tornado traveled about six miles and was on the ground for about a half-hour. The tornado also blew over some power lines and dislodged at least one piece of plywood that sailed into a tree. No people were injured, but two cattle at the local dairy farm died. The large tornado dropped down A roof carried by the tornado barely missed a vehicle on June 7 at the house across from the dairy at 9078 County Road 26. near Weld County roads 19 and 28 PHOTO BY BELEN WARD shortly after 5 p.m. A family driving home from the class 4A regional “We were just sitting in the livgolf tournament in Greeley had ing room. We came out, and it was to turn around on U.S. Highway 85 literally right here,” McKinney and wait out the storm in a place of said from in front of his property safety. on WCR 28. “We watched it come county is required to follow based on the By Ellis Arnold through. rapid It didn’t sound like wasline in the house,” saidthe resident A “I long of cars outside city of Brighton’s testing site at a severity of a county’s local virus spread. Colorado Community Media tornado. It looked more like a dirt Mark McKinney. “A buddy I work Riverdale Regional Park. The site has had to close early many days in recent The dial grew out of the state’s safer-atdevil. But then it intensified, and with lives up the road. He called me weeks due to high 14-day test positivity rate it As Denver metro counties continue to home order — the policy that came after then there was thunder lightning. and said there was ademand. tornado Adams over County’s inch closer to local stay-at-home orders the statewide stay-at-home order this must have lasted 25 minutes.” the the house. It just getwastop 15.9ofpercent, as of Nov.kept 17, according to Tri-County Health Department. “It was terrifying,” Karyn ting bigger and bigger andCity’s bigger.” under Colorado’s system of coronavirusspring and allowed numerous types of Brighton and Commerce test positivity rates were bothsaid higher than Weiner, whose home was in the path related restrictions, the state announced The storm continued northeast, businesses to reopen. 13 percent. Forty-five people in Brighton and 29 in Commerce City have of the tornado when it started. “I damaging the Cottonwood Dairy a new level of rules that prohibits indoor The state recently switched to color died from relatedtoward health issues. Toatlimit the spread COVID-19, was my kids’ schoolof over in Fredon WCR 26COVID-19 and continuing dining and personal gatherings — a identifiers — levels blue, yellow and erick, picking them up and bringing Platteville. A stormmoved chaser to said two restrictions at least 15 counties tighter that prohibits indoor and change that applies to the majority of the orange rather than numbered levels — to them home. I was backing out, saw cows died. personal gatherings. the tornado out my back window. “Once it left here, it stayed on the Denver metro area and many counties in avoid confusion. Until Nov. 17, level red Then I hopped out and took a video.” other regions. ground for probably 20 minutes,” meant a stay-at-home order. Now, level Her house survived, but her outMcKinney said. The state’s COVID-19 dial, which has red — “severe risk” — is the secondbuildings Photo did not. by Belen Ward There was no damage to McKinbeen in effect since September, is the set “We lost a lot of trees,” she said. ney’s home. Down the street, the This tornado that touched down in Firestone was visible from parts of northern Adams of different of restrictions thatIteach tornado impaled a large piece of County and levels from the Prairie Center. hit an area near Weld County roads 18 and 29 Please see RESTRICTIONS, Page 2 plywood into a tree. SEE TORNADO, P4 PHOTO BY STEVE SMITH shortly before 5:30 June 7.

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July 15, 1939 ~ June 6, 2021 Armando John Romero age 81, passed away on June 6, 2021 at his home in Brighton, Colorado. He was born July 15, 1939 in Fort Garland, Colorado to Reverend Manuel and Dorothy Romero, who preceded him in death along with his brother Donald and his sister Linda. He spent his early childhood growing up in Fort Garlard. He told us tales of sheriffs riding white horses, riding horse drawn wagons with his grandmother, and going to the well with his sister Emma. He became the Domingo-kid one day when his mother gave him some coins and sent him with his sister to the local drug store. He knew what he wanted but did not know exactly how to say it in English. So, he told the shop keeper he wanted two ice cream domingos. From that day on the shop keeper called him the domingo kid. Armando moved to Pueblo, Colorado with his parents where he finished growing up. He had his first business shining shoes at the D&M Cigar Store. He met the love of his life Beatrice in junior high school. In 1956, Armando and Beatrice got married. At the age of sixteen, Armando joined the Army. His Army career did not last long as they figured out his age and he was discharged. Upon returning home, Armando and Beatrice had two children, John and Carol. Armando was stationed in Norfolk, Virginia on the USS Forrestal. Armando was deployed several times to the Mediterranean. Armando and Beatrice had their third child Dorothy. In 1961, Armando served on the USS Forrestal during the Cuban Missile Crisis. After the Navy, Armando settled in Cheyenne, Wyoming with his wife and their children. This is where he started a career in the auto industry. Armando was the Service Manager for Klipstien Automotive. He owned a brand-new Plymouth Fury and would drive it back and forth from Cheyenne to Pueblo. He said it would take him about two and half hours back then. In 1965, Armando took his family on vacation to San Francisco. While driving around Haight Ashbury they saw many hippies everywhere. Armando would spend the rest of the 1960’s in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Armando moved back to Pueblo in the 1970’s where he would finish raising his family. He continued his career in the auto industry as a Service Manager. Every month he would get to drive around a new dealer demo vehicle. Armando loved to socialize and was a member of the G.I. Forum and the Moose Lodge where he was a bartender in his spare time. In the late 1970’s, Armando decided to start his own auto repair business. Armand’s Auto Service was successful and lasted into the early 1980’s. With economic times of the 1980’s and his daughters moving to Denver. Armando decided to move to Brighton, Colorado to be close to his new grandsons. Armando got back into the automotive industry and worked for Al Smith Chevrolet. Armando would go on to become the Service Manager for Town and Country Auto Dealership.

In 1990, Armando went to work for Hyland Hills where he held many different job titles. He was an event bus driver and got to experience all of what Colorado had to offer. He took people to sporting events, concerts, plays, and all kinds of different Colorado experiences. He would get tickets to Water World and Adventure Golf and would take his grandchildren, nieces, and nephews every summer. He was able to build his house in Brighton right down the street from his three grandsons. His proudest moment was when his grandson, Andre got his first job working with him at Hyland Hills Water World. In the 2000’s, Armando helped each of his grandsons start a lawn mowing business during their teen years. Then, he saw his life’s hard work pay dividends in the form of his grandchildren graduating from college. Armando decided to retire from Hyland Hills and went to work at the Brighton Recreation Center for fun. While working at the recreation center he met and made friends with all kinds of people. Each and every one of them looked up to him as a mentor. In 2008, Armando and his wife, after working hard on his campaign, got to meet President Barack Obama when he came through Brighton. Armando was so happy and excited. During the 2010’s, Armando and his grandson, Tommy turned his shed into a barbershop. When he retired from the recreation center, he started giving free haircuts. He enjoyed spending his days cutting hair for people around the neighborhood. Armando would continue to give car advise to his grandchildren. He taught his grandchildren how to work on their cars. Armando would become a great-great grandfather getting to experience seven generations in his life time. Armando is survived by his wife of 65 years Beatrice Romero. His son John (Mary Lou) Romero, and his daughters Carol (Tom) Lucero and Dorothy (Moses) Hermosillo. Seven grandchildren, Ninka Romero, Lisa (Estevan) Medina, Andre, Joseph and Thomas Lucero, Stephanie and Katie Hermosillo. Also, seven great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren, plus another great-great grand baby expected any day now. He leaves behind two brothers Manuel (Nancy) and Pete (Joanie) and four sisters Emma, Patsy, Elenor and Martha. His sisters and brother in-laws Helen (Lawrence)Trujillo, Linda (Jerry) Garcia and Jean Gonzales. He also has numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends to cherish his memory. Visitation was Monday, June 14, 2021 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.; Funeral Services honoring Armando were Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 11:00 a.m., all at Tabor Funeral Home, 75 S. 13th Ave., in Brighton, Colorado. Interment with Military Honors will be Monday, June 28, 2021 at 11:30 a.m., at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Area “B”, 3698 S. Sheridan Blvd., Denver, CO 80235. Those planning to attend should arrive at Staging Area “B” by 11:15 a.m. Please share memories of Armando and condolences with his family by visiting the online obituary at www. TaborFuneralHome.com.

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Ron Ceretto Ron Ceretto, of Fort Lupton, CO, departed this earth to be with the Lord on May 27, 2021. Memorial service will be held Saturday, June 26, 2021, at McPherson/Ceretto Fire Station #2 (2999 9th Street in Fort Lupton) at 10:00 am. We kindly ask that you stay home if you are feeling ill and that you wear a mask if you have not been vaccinated.

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Lee lived a long, healthful, prolific and vibrant life until his passing on May 22, 2021 at age 96. Born of Italian immigrants Emilio Fiorino and Ernestina Tessitore Fiorino in Little Italy, New York City on January 18, 1925, he served with the 204th Combat Engineers in Europe during WWII. After the war, he met the Love of his life, M. Madeleine Turgeon, and married her on September 24, 1949. As a young draftsman, he was selected to draw up safety upgrades for the Empire State Building’s observation deck. Recruited by renowned Denver architect Temple Buell, he moved in 1955 from NYC to Colorado to realize his ambition of becoming a prominent architect himself, and to raise a family in the wide open spaces of the West. In 1965 he designed and built a custom home for his fast growing family near Parker, CO. His several architectural design creations include Denver’s Tiffany Plaza. He retired to Tucson AZ, fulfilling a lifelong dream of living in the desert. There he continued his passion for photography and watercolor painting,

receiving several local and national awards for his work. His deep, abiding love and appreciation of music was a hallmark of his life and inspired the same within each of his children. A man of impeccable integrity, he was dearly loved by many and will be sorely missed. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Madeleine, their 5 children, Robert, Paul, Michelle, John, and Ted, 11 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his name to the Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome Association at www.rmdsa.org/ donate, which happens to be located in the Majestic Building that he designed. Celebrations of Life will be held on Saturday July 10th at 2:00 pm in Tucson AZ at the SaddleBrooke Mountain View Ballroom and Sunday July 18th at 4:00 pm in Denver at the Eisenhower Chapel 293 Roslyn St. For more information about Lee or the Celebration of Life go to bit.ly/ EEFiorino.

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July 1, 1947 ~ May 10, 2021 Born July 1, 1947 and raised in Palisade, Colorado, by her parents, Lena Ruth (Carnahan) Hampton and Harry Lee Hampton. Mary passed away May 10, 2021.

continued to teach third grade at Malley Dr. Elementary in Northglenn, CO for four years.

Mary was very active in High School, serving in student counsel, a member of the speech and drama club, Sophomore class president and Sophomore Homecoming attendant.

In 1973 Mary and her husband built their home east of Brighton in Van-Aire Airpark, where her family still resides. They just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 1, 2020.

She graduated from Palisade High School in 1965, attended Mesa Jr. College 1965, graduated in 1967. While attending Mesa College 1967, Mary was Phi Theta Kappa and had the honor to be in an elite group of 12 outstanding students, selected by faculty and administration of Mesa College, known as the Mavericks. She attended the University Of Northern Colorado, graduated 1969 with a B/A, in education. She always was proud of the fact that she paid her way through college with a 4.0 grade point average by packing peaches, and working at one of the Palisade landmarks, the Union 76 station for Cora and Bennett Young. Her dad was a hard working coal miner that worked at the Cameo mine before it closed down and then at the Bear mine in Paonia, Colorado. Her mom was a hard working house wife beside being the local Avon lady. In the small town of Palisade, the three sisters, nor their boyfriends, could get away with much without her knowing. (Telephone, Telegraph and Tell a Avon lady).

She started a family, before going back to teaching, serving as a Paraprofessional at Northeast Elementary, Brighton, CO, in Title One, then teaching third grade for five years at Northeast and retiring in 2010.

Mary taught third grade for one year at Clifton Elementary School, before marriage to Carl E. Goeritz, Broomfield, CO. Her husband brought her kicking and screaming over to the eastern slope, where she

Arrangements were handled by Tabor Funeral Home, Brighton, CO. Share memories and condolences with Mary’s family by visiting the online obituary at www. TaborFuneralHome.com.

She went on to sub and volunteer at Northeast for several years after retirement. Her hobbies were crewel embroidery, sewing, and bird watching. Mary is survived by her husband Carl (Buddy) Goeritz; two sons, Carl Brandon Goeritz and Brian Richmond Goeritz; and two sisters, Barbra Hampton of Grand Junction, CO and Carolyn Granat of Albuquerque, NM. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lena Ruth and Harry L (Dutch) Hampton. Her family is taking her back to Palisade, CO for a Celebration of Life on July 3, 2021 at the American Legion Hall in the park, starting at 11:00 AM, 120 West 8th St., Palisade, CO 81526.

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Commerce City clears ‘safe’ fireworks New rule allows sales this year if vendors have the right permits

“There is no change to other illegal fireworks,” City Attorney Robert Sheesley said. “We cannot make legal in Commerce City that which is already illegal under state law.” But the changes to the Commerce City fireworks rule had a side-effect, Sheesley said. They also allow BY SCOTT TAYLOR vendors to sell those safe fireworks STAYLOR@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM within the city limits, assuming they have all their businesses and Fireworks vendors that have thought ahead will be able to sell the licensing permits from the city and the state ready to go. tamer kind of fireworks in Com“There is obviously permitting merce City in the run-up to Indepenthat goes along with the sale of dence Day, City Councilors agreed fireworks,” Sheesley said. “Just evJune 7. erybody cannot sell it without that Councilors approved an ordiappropriate license.” nance to allow residents to shoot Councilors said that was a fine off fireworks that are already legal according to state law. That includes idea and agreed to move the ordith nance along more quickly. It was things like spinning wheels poworiginally planned for a second ered by fireworks, ground spinners, hearing on June 21, but councilors colored fire torches and sparklers adopted it on June 7 as an emerand snakes and glow worms. Those gency ordinance to give fireworks fireworks had been banned in Commerchants more time to get their merce City year-round. Fireworks that are banned by state licenses in order. The new rule took effect after the June 7 meeting. law remain banned in Commerce Insale, Partnership South “That Metro Fireit effective Rescue makes for this City, for use or simplewith possesupcoming July 4 holiday,” Sheesley sion.

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said. Councilors discussed changing the city’s fireworks ordinance at a May workshop meeting. State law forbids explosive fireworks or those that leave the ground, allowing safer varieties designed to produce audible or visual effects. In Commerce City now, they are allowed to be used between the hours of 10 a.m. and 11 p.m. on three days each year: July 3 and 4 and December 31. They are banned for the rest of the year while bottle rockets, mortars, flying spinner, firecrackers and other explosives will continue to be banned all year long. People caught with fireworks can face a $500 fine. That fine goes up to $1,000 per Presented by infraction if that person is caught with fireworks again. Councilors agreed not to increase fines, noting they were similar to fines into other Front Range communities. Sheesley said fireworks vendors will need both city and state permits. “And I’d advise you to consult with th Annual an attorney,”35 he said. th

City Clerk Dylan Gibson said they would need a valid city business license, which can take up to a month to work through the process. “We have a lot of applications, which is great. It’s just that the volume has been hard to handle, with COVID and our staffing levels,” Gibson said. Sheesley said state licensing through the Colorado Department of Public Safety also takes at least 30 days to process. That means that unless a potential vendor has both city and state licenses now or was already in the process of applying, they won’t be able to sell fireworks until December. “But if you have a license already, they might be able to amend that on a faster basis and proceed now,” Sheesley said. Councilor Jose Guardiola said he didn’t want to move fireworks vendors ahead of other city licenseseekers. “Would we have to put things on hold for business licenses to move these up,” GuardiolaPresented said.by Presented by

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Surprise tornado prompts questions about warnings County, weather service, urging residents to sign up for phone alerts BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Many Weld County residents didn’t recieve any kind of warning when a tornado swept through area west of Fort Lupton June 7, according to a press release by Weld County officials. Several residents contacted the county, worried they were not warned ahead of time, according to the release. “If people are living 30 to 40 miles away from the tornado path and can see the tornado, they will not receive an alert warning. Only residents who are in imminent danger in the path of the tornado will receive the warning alerts,” said David Barjenbruch, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Boulder. The Weld County Emergency Management department suggests residents sign up each spring for CodeRed Alerts and also answer questions about the warning

alerts. The county uses CodeRed for emergency alerts that impacts public safety such as active shooter, major accidents, flood warnings, or major infrastructure issues. Weld County does not issue weather alerts through CodeRed. The weather alerts come directly from the National Weather Service through CodeRed. Weld County landlines are programmed into the CodeRed system to receive message alerts. When a cell phone is registered with the CodeRed system, there is an option to receive the weather alerts. An additional warning alert tool is called IPAWS, used by the Federal Emergency Management System that dispatches Amber Alerts and also the National Weather Service alerts. The difference between the IPAWS and CodeRed is the CodeRed system is connected to a physical address, such as a landline. Cell phones are registered with the CodeRed system. When a severe weather event occurs, the CodeRed automatically sends a warning message within the mapping area of registered cell phones and landlines of people who live

and work in Weld County. The IPAWS system signals off cell phone towers in any physical area using wireless emergency alerts through cell phones. It alerts people who live in Weld County and also people who are visiting and traveling through an impacted area of Weld County. According to Weld County officials, IPAWS can be used for specific occurrences but does not send weather alerts. The National Weather Service is only approved to send out the weather alerts. Sirens The tornado sirens are to alert people if there is a danger of severe weather while working or playing outside. When residents are indoors, they should rely on television, a NOAA radio, cell phone or internet to get information about the severe weather and instructions on safety, according to Weld County officials. A written statement by the Fort Lupton Fire District talked about how the warning siren is used. “They are not meant to warn people who are indoors or asleep. They are not meant to be your only source of warning information.

They are designed to alert people who are outdoors that potentially dangerous weather is imminent and that you should get inside and seek additional information,” the statement said Not all communities within Weld County use the outdoor tornado siren, according to Weld County officials. The towns of Frederick and Firestone do not use the tornado siren to warn people working outdoors or at work. Officials in Frederick also suggest signing up for the emergency CodeRed alerts. In a written statement, the Frederick-Firestone Fire District encouraged residents to be proactive in ensuring they get notified of emergencies in the are, whether they are indoors or outdoors. “The alerts go out as soon as information is known,” the statement said. “The National Weather Service relies on local weather spotters to provide information, since radar may not show exact locations or rely on what is happening on the ground.” To learn more about the weather spotter program, visit https:// www.weather.gov/SKYWARN. Or register to receive alerts at www. Weld911alert.com.

The tornado sent this shard of plywood into a tree on Weld County Road 28 in Firestone. A resident said the tornado blew a construction trailer to within 10 feet of her home. PHOTO BY STEVE SMITH

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“There’s a job site just south of us. Their trailer is up against our house. It’s about 10 feet away from the house. I don’t know how it didn’t get into our house. There’s plywood up in the trees.” Weiner said the tornado looked like a landspout at first. “I got a really cool picture of it from far away,” she said. “It looked so tiny. I didn’t think it would do that much damage. It was just a baby. But it sat for four or five minutes.”

McKinney’s wife, Sandy, said they went to the front door once they learned about the tornado. “Then the alarm went off afterward,” she said. “We never had an alarm until it was to the neighbors, and she said she didn’t get an alarm either. It happened so fast. In the house, you couldn’t hear anything until it was right in front of the house.” The National Weather Service rated the tornado as an EF-1 on the Fujita scale with winds of 99 mph. The storm was on the ground for 7 miles and was 50 yards wide in places. It started two miles northeast of Firestone and ended three miles northwest of Platteville.

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News Briefs AdCo needs boards/commissions members Adams County wants to fill openings on several of its boards and commissions, includ the cultural council, the board of fire code appeals, communityi corrections and family preservation. The deadline to apply is Friday, June 18. Visit adcogov.org/citizenboards. Adams 14 summer meals The Adams 14 School District announced its schedule for the summer meal program. It’s available from noon to 12:30 p.m. through Thursday, July 1. Locations are: * Central Elementary School, 6450 Holly St., 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.; * Dupont Elementary School, 7970 Ki,mberly St., 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.; * Hanson Elementary School, 7133 E. 73rd Ave., 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.; and * Adams City High School, 7200 Quebec St., 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. No meal service will be available the week of Monday, July 5. Service resumes at 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 12, at Central Elementary School, Each person under the age of 18 will receive a hot lunch and a cold breakfast for the following day. 27J preschool 27J Schools will offer a tuitionbased preschool on a first-come, first-served basis in the fall. Children have to be at least age 4 by Oct. 1. The program is tentatively set to be available through Brantner Elementary School, 27J Bright Beginnings Preschool,. Northeast Elementary School, Pennock Elementary School, Padilla Elementary school, Reunion Elementary School, Second Creek Elementary School, Thimmig Elementary School, Turnberry Elementary School and West Ridge Elementary School. Morning preschool runs from 7:50 to 10:50 a.m. Afternoon preschool lasts from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Call 720-685-5490. ‘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.

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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 Express. Join Ranger Michelle and her friends as they read a story about our natural world that is sure to entertain your preschooler while teaching them about plants, animals and our planet. Call 303659-6005. COVID-19 vaccines The Salud clinic in Fort Lupton, 1115 Second St., is offering COVID-19 vaccinations to those 70 years of age and older, healthcare workers and workers in the state’s 1b category. You don’t need to be a patient Register at saludclinic.org. Legal self-help clinic The Access to Justice Committee hosts a free, legal self-help clinic from 2 to 3:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month. The program is for customers who don’t have legal representation and need help navigating through legal issues. Volunteer attorneys are available to discuss such topics as family law, civil litigation, property and probate law. Call 303-405-3298

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and insurance information. For those who would prefer to complete the intake forms and schedule an appointment, the intake forms are available online at www. communityreachcenter.org. There will be a short screening for flulike symptoms before the entrance to the center to ensure safety and wellness for everyone. Anyone feeling unsafe or suicidal should call Colorado Crisis Services at 1-844-493-8255, text 38255, or visit the Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC) Center at 2551 W. 84th Ave., Westminster. Volunteers needed Qualified Listeners needs volunteers to drive veterans to and from appointments, run errands for veterans who cannot get out, handyman services, help administer veteran and family resource guide inventory in local libraries and veterans to be trained to become qualified listeners. Visit qualifiedlisteners.org/volunteerapp and fill out the form or call 720-600-0860.

Warm Line up and running Community Reach Center is offering a Warm Line (303-2806602) for those who want to talk to mental-health professionals about anxiety, lack of sleep and strained relationships, among other topics. The professionals can facilitate referrals to other programs for assistance. A press statement said the line is not for crisis intervention. Those feeling unsafe or suicidal should call Colorado Crisis Services (1-844-493-8255) or text 38255 or visit the Behavioral Urgent Care Center, 2551 W. 84th Ave., Westminster. Also, the center’s COVID-19 Heroes Program is set up to assist healthcare workers during the pandemic. Those who live or work in Adams County can receive up to six free counseling sessions. Use the Warm Line for support and free counseling. Brighton’s community intake location is at 1850 E. Egbert St., on the second floor. It’s open from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesdays.

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World Cup could come to Denver in 2026 Nothing certain yet, but speculation falls on Empower Field at Mile High BY PAOLO ZIALCITA DENVERITE

The dramatic win over Mexico in the CONCACAF Nations League Final on June 6 was huge for the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team and its supporters. A bigger victory could be coming for the host city, though, when FIFA officials choose hosts for the 2026 Men’s World Cup. The 2026 World Cup — soccer’s most prestigious competition — will be jointly hosted by 16 cities across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Of America’s 17 candidates, only 10 will make the final list. Denver’s Empower Field at Mile High is one of them. The Nations League semifinals, third-place game and final were moved to Empower Field from Texas in late April, due to coronavirus complications. For many Coloradans, the weekend was a chance to show FIFA why Denver is the right stage for the international competition. “I think this game was really important for us to show how big the fan base is. You can’t just look at a Rapids game and say, `That’s the entire fan base,’” said Robert Wilson, president of American Outlaws Denver, U.S. Soccer’s official supporters group. “There’s a lot more people here that will go up, especially for a game here at Mile High, downtown.” Both USMNT games at Mile High were sold out, though there was still limited capacity due to the pandemic. The June 6 third-place game between Honduras and Costa Rica sold out, as did the June 3 semifinal between Mexico and Costa Rica. American Outlaws Denver’s Hallie Guardo said those games needed to go well, too, because there’s no guarantee the USMNT will even play in Denver if it’s chosen as a host city.

The United States celebrates a 3-2 win against Mexico in extra time in the CONCACAF Nations League championship soccer match PHOTO BY JACK DEMPSEY/AP June 6 in Denver.

She said fans of the sport needed to prove they’ll turn up for any World Cup game, regardless of the teams playing. “We’ve got a lot of different cultures represented that would turn out for any team that’s playing,” she said. American Outlaws national board member Donald Wine flew in from Washington, D.C. to watch the Nations League final. He said he’s been impressed with Denver whenever international play comes to the city and that he wouldn’t be surprised if FIFA chooses Mile High as a venue. “I think they actually have a good chance. Denver has always been a great city, and has always been a great host for different matches,” he said. “They’ve done Gold Cup. They’ve done Nations League, obviously they’ve done men’s national team, women’s national team.

They’ve had the Mexico national team play here for friendlies. So I wouldn’t count Denver out at all.” If chosen, Denver could attract fans from bordering states that don’t have any candidate cities. Ana Alvarez came up from New Mexico, which has never hosted a U.S. international game, to watch Mexico play this weekend. “I’m super excited ‘cause we’re so close and we’ve been here for previous games,” she said. “It’s like my dream to go to the World Cup and it’s going to happen soon.” It’s not yet clear who will play in the 2026 World Cup, since the 2022 World Cup qualifiers haven’t even finished. But 2026 will see a format change, where the tournament will expand to 48 teams. That means national teams that have missed out on tournaments of past, like Chile, Ireland and Ivory Coast, all have a

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S P O R T S SCORECARD Adams City High School Baseball Northfield outslugged Adams City 12-7 on the Eagles’ field June 7. Gerardo Caldera had a base hit and drove in three runs. Pedro Rojas added a pair of base hits and an RBI. Pitcher Roengel Coma had four strikeouts in 4 2/3 innings of work. The Eagles pushed over two runs in the last of the seventh to beat Manual 6-5 in Commerce City June 11. Steve Gonzalez’ RBI grounder brought home the winning run. Roengel Coma had two RBIs. He also struck out six Manual batters in 4 1/3 innings on the mound.

Pitcher Ethan Zimmerman struck out 13 for the Thunderbolts. Track and field BRIGHTON -- Adams City senior Jonathon Hermann finished in the top eight in three races at the Eastern Metro Athletic Conference track-and-field meet at Brighton High School. The senior was fourth in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:13.93. He turned in a pair of seventh-place finishes. One was in the 3200-meter run (12:39.55), and the other was in the 1600-meters, where his time was 5;15.16.

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Prairie View High School edged their in-town rivals 4-3, coming back from a two-run deficit against Brighton High School. A third-inning, four-run rally gave the ThunderHawks the lead while pitching by sophomore Hunter Brea helped preserve it with three strikeouts. PVHS’ Marcus Sanchez and Isaac

Manaugh struck out four batters each. Roman Padron, CJ Schoemaker, Manaugh and Sanchez drove in PVHS” runs in the third inning. Jordan Sandoval had two hits and two RBIs for the Bulldogs. Gavin Schmeh had Brighton’s other base hit. Sophomore Brok Eddy struck out six.

Prairie View High School Girls golf DENVER -- Prairie View’s Lily Nelson qualified for this year’s state 5A girls golf tournament June 7 at City Park Golf Course. She carded a 76, which put her in a tie for second place in the individual stroke play standings. The top two teams and the top 13 individuals not on those teams advanced to the state meet at City Park starting June 21. Jordan Mitchell finished with a 121, and Maddie Klink carded a 124. The T-Hawks were 11th in the team stroke standings. Baseball Loveland downed Prairie View 8-5 June 7 in Brighton. Garret Harstad had two hits and an RBI for the Indians. Jerrett Cabrera, Joey Killian, Carter LeBen, Kyle Powell, Jax Stephenson, Hudson Voggesser and Jackson Niederwerder drove in runs. No stats were available for PVHS. Boulder handed the T-Hawks a 16-9 loss in Brighton on June 8. Sanchez had four hits, including a double, and drove in two runs.

Isaac Manaugh had two hits and three RBIs. Jackson Woolwins had two hits and four RBIs for the Panthers. Adrien Armstrong had three hits and drove in four runs. Track and field Here are Prairie View’s top finishers in this year’s Eastern Metro Athletic Conference track-and-field meet at Brighton High School: Girls 400-meter dash: 4. Kaitlyn Miro, 1:06.59. 100-meter hurdles: 5. Harmony Tanskely, 19.78. 300- hurdles: 2. Tanksley, 53.54. Pole vault: 3. Miro, 6-6. 8. Hannah Daughtrey, 5-0. Boys 200-meter dash: 8. Colton Lance, 24.33. 1600-meter run: 8. Caleb Lish, 5:16.11. Pole vault: 6. Nolan Peterson, 8-6. 7. Allen Allende, 7-0. Lacrosse Rangeview beat Prairie View 19-5 in Brighton June 10. No stats were available. Douglas County defeated the ThunderHawks 19-4 on the Huskies’ field June 12. No stats were available for either team.

Sports Briefs Youth football Commerce City Youth Athletics changed its registration format for the coming tackle football season. There won’t be in-person registration this year because of the pan-

demic. Instead, send your name, date of birth, address, best contact phone number and an email address to cc_raider@msn.com. You can also call 303-7=286-7669.

Left: Prairie View third baseman Carlitos Guiterrez tags out Brighton’s Jordan Sandoval to end the first inning, in a key East Metro Athletic Conference game June 11, at Brighton High School. The ThunderHawks erased a 2-0 deficit to edge the Bulldogs, 4-3. PHOTOS BY STEFAN BRODSKY

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Public Notices call Bobi 303.659.2522 Legals City and County CITY OF COMMERCE CITY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will also be held on June 28, 2021 to consider the hotel/restaurant license application of Taku Sushi Inc dba Taku Sushi at 12432 E 104th Pl, filed on April 8, 2021. Corporate officer is Ri Long Li at 5195 E 116th Pl. The public hearing will held via Zoom at 10:00 AM. Published by: The Sentinel Express First Publication: June 15, 2021 Legal Ad No.: CCX111215

PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice is hereby given that the following ordinances passed on second and final reading on the 7th day of June 2021, by the City Council of Commerce City, Colorado and will be in full force and effect five days after this publication. 2328 – AN ORDINANCE ENACTING A NEW SECTION 2-1005 IN ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE CREATING A PROCESS FOR HANDLING THIRD PARTY COMPLAINTS ALLEGING VIOLATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWS RELATING TO MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS. Z-968-21 – AN ORDINANCE REZONING FROM C-3 (COMMERCIAL) TO I-2 (MEDIUM-INTENSITY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT) THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7167 E 53RD PL., COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO, AS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A, AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO TO REFLECT SAID REZONING. Z-970-21 – AN ORDINANCE REZONING FROM C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT) TO PUBLIC. THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4761 E 69TH AVENUE, COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO, AS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A, AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO TO REFLECT SAID REZONING.

Public notice is hereby given that the following ordinances were introduced on first reading on the 7th day of June 2021, by the City Council of Commerce City and will be considered on second and final reading on the 19th day of July 2021. INTRODUCED BY: ALLEN-THOMAS, FRANK, GRIMES, GUARDIOLA, HURST, HUSEMAN, MADERA, NOBLE, SMITH Ordinance 2331 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2021 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CDOT) GRANT FUNDS FOR $500,000 FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE 112TH AVENUE BRIDGE OVER THE FULTON DITCH AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF. Ordinance 2334 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2021 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $431,414 AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF. Copies of said ordinances are on file in the Office of the City Clerk, City of Commerce City at 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 Roberts, Deputy City Clerk Published in the Sentinel Express: Tuesday, June 15, 2021 Legal Ad No.: CCX111212

INTRODUCED BY: ALLEN-THOMAS, FRANK, GRIMES, GUARDIOLA, HURST, HUSEMAN, MADERA, NOBLE, SMITH 2333 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5-41001 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND THE FIRE CODE OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AS ADOPTED AND AMENDED, TO ALLOW THE LIMITED USE OF CERTAIN FIREWORKS IN COMMERCE CITY.

BY ORDER OF CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COMMERCE CITY

Copies of said ordinances are on file in the Office of the City Clerk, City of Commerce City at 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.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice is hereby given that the following ordinances passed on second and final reading on the 7th day of June 2021, by the Commerce City Northern Infrastructure General Improvement District and will be in full force and effect five days after this publication. NIGID 178-21 – AN ORDINANCE INCLUDING CERTAIN LANDS DESCRIBED GENERALLY AS THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF EAST 104TH AVENUE AND JOLIET STREET, INTO THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY NORTHERN INFRASTRUCTURE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AT THE REQUEST OF 104 COMMERCE PARK 1, LLC. 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 THE COMMERCE CITY NORTHERN INFRASTRUCTURE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BY: Jordan D. Roberts, Deputy Secretary Published in the Sentinel Express: Tuesday, June 15, 2021 Legal Ad No.: CCX111210

Metropolitan Districts NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2021 BUDGET

Public notice is hereby given that the following

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: Jordan D. Roberts, Deputy City Clerk Published in the Sentinel Express: Tuesday, June 15, 2021 Legal Ad No.: CCX111213

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ordinance was passed as an emergency ordinance on the 7th day of June 2021, by the City Council of Commerce City and is considered in full force and effect upon passage.

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Budget has been submitted to the District. A copy of the Amended Budget is on file in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection. Any interested elector of the District may file or register any objections to the Amended Budget at any time prior to final adoption of the Amended Budget by the governing body of the District. This meeting is open to the public. Pursuant to § 24-6-402(2)(c), C.R.S., the agenda for any meeting may be obtained by visiting www. whitebearankele.com* or, alternatively, by calling (303) 858-1800. BY ORDER OF THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS: REUNION METROPOLITAN DISTRICT 1 /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law Legal Ad No.: CCX111214 Publish in: The Commerce City Sentinel Publish on: June 15, 2021

Bids and Settlements VELOCITY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 Porteos – PA-3 Infrastructure (Segment 6) The Velocity Metropolitan District No. 1 (the “Owner”) is accepting sealed bids for the Porteos – PA-3 Infrastructure (Segment 6) (“Project”). Sealed Bids for the Porteos – PA-3 Infrastructure (Segment 6) will be received by the District Engineer (Merrick & Company), at 5970 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, until 10:00 a.m. local time on June 28, 2021. Bids shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to Velocity Metropolitan District No. 1 endorsed with the name of the Bidder and the Title “Porteos – PA-3 Infrastructure (Segment 6)”. The Project will include: • Approximately 4,500 L.F. of Infrastructure (street, water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer) for Local Collector Road within the City of Aurora. Bidding documents can be requested beginning June 2, 2021 at 9:00 A.M. There will be no charge for the bid documents. Contact Barney Fix at barney.fix@merrick.com to receive the PDF documents electronically. Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after the Bid date and time. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive any errors or irregularities, and to require statements or evidence of Bidders’ qualifications including financial statements. The Owner also reserves the right to extend the Bidding period by Addendum if it appears in its interest to do so. For further information, please contact Barney Fix at Merrick & Company at 303-751-0741. Legal Ad No.: CCX111202 Newspaper: Commerce City Sentinel Express Non-Consecutive Publication Dates: June 1, 2021

June 15, 2021

PAINTED PRAIRIE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY Painted Prairie Town Center Subdivision Filing No. 1 - Earthwork

The Painted Prairie Public Improvement Authority (the “Owner”) is accepting sealed bids for the Painted Prairie Town Center Subdivision Filing No. 1 – Earthwork Improvements (“Project”). Sealed Bids for the Painted Prairie Town Center Subdivision Filing No. 1 – Earthwork Improvements will be received by the Authority Engineer (Merrick & Company), at 5970 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, until 10:00 a.m. local time on June 30, 2021. Bids shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to Painted Prairie Public Improvement Authority endorsed with the name of the Bidder and the Title “Painted Prairie Town Center Subdivision Filing No. 1 – Earthwork Improvements”. The Project will include approximately: • 20,000 CY of cut to fill and compact • Over excavation of all streets, minimum three (3) feet

Bidding documents can be picked up beginning June 15, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at the offices of Merrick & Company, 5970 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111. There will be no charge for the documents. No pre-bid conference is scheduled.

Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after the Bid date and time. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive any errors or irregularities, and to require statements or evidence of Bidders’ qualifications including financial statements. The Owner also reserves the right to extend the Bidding period by Addendum if it appears in its interest to do so. For further information, please contact Barney Fix at Merrick & Company at 303-751-0741. Legal Ad No.: CCX111216 Newspaper: Commerce City Sentinel June 15, 2021 June 22, 2021

Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles

Lien Sale Notice is hereby given that the personal property described below will be sold to the highest bidder on June, 22, 2021 at or after 10:00AM, at Southwest Mobile Storage, 6400 Colorado Blvd. Commerce City, CO 80022 Phn.303-227-3881

Property of: %OO CORPORATION Last known address: 9660 E ALAMEDA AVE STE 104, DENVER, CO 80247 Property in Unit 40’ CUST OWNED, 40-526690-1, 40-435557-9; 20-012334-2; 20-208147-3 Misc restaurant equipment and furniture; racks; AC unit; Tv; lamps; covered items. Legal Ad No.: CCX111205 First Publication: June 8, 2021 Last Publication: June 15, 2021 Published In: Commerce City Sentinel Express

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