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Tornado wipes out two causes in damage THE S E homes, ASON FO R S H A $500,000 RING 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 near Weld County roads 19 and 28 shortly after 5 p.m. A family drivA roof carried by the tornado barely missed a vehicle on June 7 at the house across from the dairy at 9078 County Road 26. ing home from the class 4A regional PHOTO BY BELEN WARD golf tournament in Greeley had to turn around on U.S. Highway 85 “We were just sitting in the livand wait out the storm in a place of ing room. We came out, and it was safety. literally right here,” McKinney said from in front of his property “I was in the house,” said resident on WCR 28. “We watched it come Mark McKinney. “A buddy I work through. It didn’t sound like a with lives up the road. He called me tornado. It looked more like a dirt and said there was a tornado over devil. But then it intensified, and the top of the house. It just kept getthen there was thunder lightning. it ting bigger and bigger and bigger.” must have lasted 25 minutes.” The storm continued northeast, “It was terrifying,” said Karyn damaging the Cottonwood Dairy Weiner, whose home was in the path on WCR 26 and continuing toward of the tornado when it started. “I Platteville. A storm chaser said two was at my kids’ school over in Fredcows died. erick, picking them up and bringing “Once it left here, it stayed on the them home. I was backing out, saw ground for probably 20 minutes,” Every year before Thanksgiving, First United Methodist Church in Fort Lupton and the Fort Lupton Food and Clothing Bank provide community the tornado out my back window. McKinney said. members with food boxes. This will be the program’s 10thand consecutive year. Above, Joe Hubert, left China Garcia and Sue Hubert with Change 4 Change, Then I hopped out took a video.” There was no damage to McKinbut out-2. ney’s home. Down the that street, the with theHer This tornado that touched down in Firestone was visible from parts of northern Adams another organization helps foodhouse drive.survived, See more onher Page tornado impaled a large piece of County and from the Prairie Center. It hit an area near Weld County roads 18 and 29 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

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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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Police, council explore law enforcement impact fee BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Infected skunks found in Weld County BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Five rabid skunks have been found between Milliken and Platteville, according to Weld County Health officials. One infected skunk was east of Platteville, and two more also tested positive in the areas of Dacono, Frederick and Erie in the last few months, according to officials.All of the rabid skunks and four dogs found in the county displayed aggressive behavior, according to the county. Health officials warned that any animal, domestic or wild, including humans, are at risk of infection if comes in contact with a rabid

skunk. Dogs, cats, horses and livestock that are not vaccinated are at risk of exposure to rabies. According to health officials, rabies can infect wild animals such as raccoons, bats, coyotes and foxes. Rabies vaccines are available at a licensed veterinarian, a low-cost rabies vaccines clinic at the humane society or at local farm and ranch stores. The symptoms of rabies Rabies is a virus that attacks the nervous system with brain and spinal inflammation. If not treated it can cause death. The virus is transmitted through saliva with a bite or through an open wound or scratch, according to health officials.

An animal that is usually active a night that is seen during the day and is having difficultly moving could be rabid. Another sign is salvia and drooling from the mouth and aggressive behavior attacking domestic animals and livestock. To prevent rabies transmission, do not touch, handle or feed wild animals and be wary of stray dogs and cats. If a pet is in a fight with a wild animal do not touch the pet and quickly bathe the salvia off them in case the wild animal is infected. The infected saliva can transmit the rabies virus to humans so immediately contact medical officials if a human or animal comes in contact with a rabid skunk.

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Water money The city of Fort Lupton has a problem with its financial participation in the Windy Gap Firming Project, a joint project through the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District to build an 86,000-acre-foot reservoir. Twelve other cities are in on the venture. Finance Director Leann Perino told council June 8 the water part of the city’s utility enterprise fund doesn’t have enough money to pay the city’s share – $7.9 million in cash. In an email, Perino said the general fund has enough money to pay half the project’s cost. “No other projects will need to be delayed,” she said. If the city opted for the bond market, Perino said, the interest would amount of almost $4 million and debt payments of $255,000 per year. “My recommendation to council was to pay for the entire project in cash,” Perino said in an email. “Bonding half the project costs would require an increase to utility bills to pay the annual debt payment.” “It’s a better use of the citizens’ money,” Stieber said during the June 8 town hall. “It’s better than having to pay it twice.” The council could take this up again in July.

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There will be extra work for law enforcement as Fort Lupton continues to add business and residential properties, Police Chief John Fryar told City Councilors June 8. Fryar and Fort Lupton City Council discussed a law enforcement impact fee during a council town hall June 8. Fryar said the Town of Frederick, the closest Colorado municpality to Fort Lupton that charges a fee, put it in place four years ago. It’s a flat $550 per residential structure and a 55-cent-per-square-foot charge on non-residential structures. Its purpose is to generate revenue to purchase squad cars, Fryar said. Johnstown charges $733 for attached units and $624 for detached properties. The non-residential structure fee is 68 cents a square foot. “If we’re going to add a thousand houses per years, that’s going to impact the police department,” Fryar told council. “Everyone has a different way of approaching it.” “It would be appropriate to do something,” said Mayor Zo Stieber. Fryar cautioned that such a fee is not a short-term fix. “it’s not a large amount of money,” Fryar said. “That’s when we have some big costs and big demand for service.” Council couldn’t make a decision on an impact fee because it was in a town hall setting.

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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

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buildings did not. “We lost a lot of trees,” she said. “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

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.

Some of the tornado’s damage is scattered across the south side of WCR 26 in Firestone on June 7.

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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.

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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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.

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.

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City’s pay equity in line with state BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When it comes to paying city employees, Fort Lupton’s salary scale is in line with state guidelines. That’s according to city consultant Laurie Graves. She made a presentation to Fort Lupton City Council during a June 8 town hall meeting. The city’s survey included more than 160 employees, including part-time workers. It excluded the city manager, elected officials and seasonal employees. Seventy-nine of those who participated were male. Women made 83 percent of a male’s salary for comparable work,

which was in line with the state’s average. Non-white employees made 82 percent of what white workers make. Several employees who took the survey have been on their jobs for less than three years. “It doesn’t mean you have an unlawful pay disparity,” Graves told the council. “Now you need to look at the details and make sure there is a valid explanation.” Some of the valid reasons are merit pay and seniority. Graves said some jobs, such as librarians, are production-based or require travel or specialized education. Graves encouraged the council to steer clear of what she called “invalid reasons,”

such as a previous job’s salary, as a means of a job offer. “The law doesn’t require you to pay the same as other cities,” said Laura Howe, Fort Lupton’s human resources director. “The law requires you to spend money fairly across your staff. You need to make sure we are paying employees fairly.” The city studies and surveys the salaries it pays roughly every two years. “I want to pay employees fairly,” Howe told the council. “I’m the one doing the recruiting, and I want to pay as well as anybody. It’s interesting watching what other cities are

doing. We’re doing a good job.” Mayor Zo Stieber said the city’s police department is a training ground for officers. “How do we, as a council, keep improving the workforce if we don’t know what’s behind people’s departures?” she asked. “For those who want to, we do exit interviews with an electronic spreadsheet,” Howe said. “We can track reasons for every departure.” “We need to know why people are leaving,” said councilman Tommy Holton.

Re-8 budget deficit grows School board to adopt 2021-22 spending plan BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Weld RE-8 School District’s budget deficit increased by almost a million dollars, mainly because of salary increases for classified and certified employees. That was the message from Re-8 Director of Business Services Jessica Holbrook to a June 10 school board study session. When the discussion began, the deficit was $2 million. “The updated salary increases will be in the budget before our ap-

proval?” asked board member Cody LeBlanc. “Yes,” Holbrook said. “That increases the deficit to $3 million?” LeBlanc asked. “Somewhere around that number,” Holbrook said. “There are some changes coming from the School Finance Act, hopefully in a positive direction.” The district recently approved a new math curriculum for the middle schools. LeBlanc and board member Jaime Sierra voted against it. Sierra said her decision was due to the budget shortfall. Holbrook said the funds to pay for the curriculum came from voter-approved mill levy money. Most of the district’s budget goes

towards salaries and benefits for its employees. Holbrook said that is about the only area of the budget that could face cuts to help balance the books. “We’re running a lot of areas on bare-bones,” Holbrook said. “There have been a lot of changes between the budget you were given in May and the budget we will give you in June. There are going to be some significant changes.” Pigskins and meetings The board is expected to vote on whether to change a couple of next year’s meeting dates during its June 24 regular meeting. The subject came up during the study session June 10, but the board couldn’t make

a decision because of the meeting’s format. If approved, the Aug. 26 meeting takes place Aug. 24, and the Oct. 28 meeting takes place Oct. 26. The reason is Superintendent Alan Kaylor’s son. “My son is a senior, and he plays football those two nights (Aug. 26 and Oct. 28),” Kaylor told the board. “That was my request. As soon as I got the schedule, my wife was in my ear.” Kaylor is a former football coach. At one time, he was an assistant coach at the Colorado School of Mines.

Sweeping transportation bill goes to governor Fees expected to generate billions to tackle backlog of projects BY JESSE PAUL THE COLORADO SUN

Colorado lawmakers on June 2 sent

.Senate Bill 260, a sprawling trans-

portation fee and spending measure,

Hto Gov. Jared Polis’ desk, taking one

of the most extensive steps in years toward paying for the state’s lagging infrastructure. Polis supported the measure and, barring any unforeseen circumstances, was expected to sign it into law. The bill deals with more than $5 billion over the next decade and emphasizes an electric-vehicle future, as well as mass transit, including a potential Front Range passenger rail system. The legislation will use new fees on the purchase of gasoline and diesel

fuel, and on deliveries and rideshare trips, to generate billions of dollars to tackle Colorado’s long list of transportation projects. It also directs hundreds of millions of state budget funds to transportation projects, while requiring the Colorado Department of Transportation to consider greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals when planning new construction. Senate Bill 260 was mostly backed by Democrats at the Capitol, who claimed the legislation represented a

fair, balanced approach to moving the state’s transportation system forward. House Speaker Alec Garnett, D-Denver, called his bill “the best solution for transportation funding that the state has ever had in the past 10 years.” “This anticipates the future,” he said. “That’s what legislation should do in this state.” Republicans, however, see the measure as an attempt to skirt the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, which requires voter approval for tax increases.

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Scenic rail lines are Colorado gems From the Front Range west, many trips offer opportunities for wonder

rocky walls of the iconic gorge west of Cañon City. The scene is beheld from an open-air platform and also from window-paneled cars, venues for romantic rendezvous. The train is unique for its gourmet meals and luxurious flair.

BY SETH BOSTER DENVER GAZETTE

This summer’s revival of The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway — previously feared lost in the face of a major overhaul — represents the gritty persistence of Colorado’s scenic trains. They refuse to fade since their frontier births. Where many once connected commerce in the West, now they stir nostalgic imaginations. Here’s a look at some options: Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad (Adult fares $15, cripplecreekrailroad.com) Celebrating one of Colorado’s most storied gold bases, the locomotive departs a vintage depot and tours mining history scattered across the Pikes Peak foothills. Enjoy narration about Echo Valley along the way as well as views of forests and the Sangre de Cristos. Royal Gorge Route Railroad (Adult fares $54, royalgorgeroute. com) An unforgettable journey between the mighty Arkansas River and the

Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad (Adult fares $42, leadville-train. com) The train takes off from Colorado’s famous gold epicenter and rises 1,000 feet to more colorful realms of wildflower meadows and aspen groves. While zigzagging toward the Continental Divide, you’ll hear tales of Leadville’s heyday. Georgetown Loop Railroad (Adult fares $28, georgetownlooprr.com) The route is iconic for the bridges standing hundreds of feet from the valley floor — engineering marvels when built and still thrilling to traverse a century later. While relatively short, the steam engine grants true grandeur in a steep, narrow canyon. Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad (Adult fares $85, cumbrestoltec. com) This line is a proud throwback, a coal-fired steamer churning on as it has since the 1880s. It winds more than 60 miles from Antonito to Chama, N.M., through underappreciated terrain on Colorado’s south-

The train of the Georgetown Loop.

ern edge, through swaths of aspen that glow gold in the fall and over a mountain pass above 10,000 feet. California Zephyr (Fares from $37, amtrak.com) If you’re looking for a vintage mold, this modern train doesn’t fit. But the natural spoils are there; Amtrak knows the stretch between downtown Denver and Glenwood Springs as one of the most scenic across its national network, featuring the vertical wonderland of Glenwood Canyon. Spend a night in Glenwood, enjoy the hot springs and catch the train back to Union Station.

PHOTO BY KELSEY BRUNNER

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad (Adult fares $99, durangotrain. com) A stunning journey through the heart of the San Juans, arguably Colorado’s most spectacular countryside. Ambitious backpackers know the lift as necessary to reach treasured trailheads while sightseers are plenty satisfied staying on board all the way to Silverton, a charming town that appears frozen in time. For more stories like this, subscribe at denvergazette.com.

Mountain life is a highway Visitors celebrate returning to Mount Evans highway BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Aurora’s Robin Brilz has visited Mount Evans many times — at least once or twice a year annually for more than 50 years. Until the pandemic and all its complications prevented her and thousands of others from seeing the summit last year. The Mount Evans Scenic Byway remained closed to motor vehicle traffic last summer because of health and safety concerns for the U.S. Forest Service staff and general public. So, the only visitors last year were cyclists, trail runners, researchers, and trail restoration volunteers. On June 4, though, the highway reopened to the general motoring public for the first time since September 2019. At 8 a.m., the gates near Echo Lake were thrown open and dozens of cars briefly stopped at the welcome station before starting the 14-mile ascent. At the summit, photographers, skiers, out-of-state tourists and other visitors were reveling in the long-awaited panoramas and the breathtakingly blue sky. “We’re a very happy bunch,” Brilz said of the first wave of visitors. “I missed it last year, and I wanted to make sure to have that experience

this year.” While the highway is now open for the season, the U.S. Forest Service is requiring reservations for those wishing to visit and park between 8 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Reservations can be made online at recreation.gov up to a month in advance. Brilz said she wasn’t sure how she felt about the reservation system yet, but understood the general need to balance access to land with preservation efforts. USFS staff have stated that the system can be adapted as necessary, but it already seems to be streamlining the entrance process. Clear Creek District Ranger Scott Haas reported that the welcome station staff cleared the initial line of 40-plus cars in 20 minutes. Under the USFS’ previous fee system, a line that long would’ve taken about 90 minutes to process. “It’s an exciting day,” Haas said of the highway’s reopening, adding that he was proud of all the stakeholders’ work to make it happen. While waiting in line before 8 a.m., John Tufano, a resident of Golden and Silverthorne, was among those planning to visit the mountain’s snowfields and ski a few runs between the summit and the lake below. While he’s visited the mountain before, he said it was his first time skiing there. Looking back at the growing line of cars, he remarked, “People want to get back to the way life used to be.”

A mountain goat peeks around the corner of the restroom building at the Mount Evans summit on the morning of June 4. Several photographers and visitors were excited to see alpine wildlife, as the highway to the summit had been closed to vehicle PHOTO BY CORINNE WESTEMAN traffic since September 2019.

At the head of the line was Denver’s Howard Paul, who had been waiting at the gate since 4:50 a.m., explaining that he wasn’t sure when that morning it was supposed to open. “I have been waiting for this day for a year,” Paul said. The wildlife photographer and Alpine Rescue Team volunteer visits

the area frequently during the summer. He’s typically at the summit around sunrise to photograph the mountain goats and their young, and then stops at the Echo Lake Lodge for cinnamon rolls afterward. “I’m glad we’re getting back to a sense of normalcy,” Paul continued.

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Frederick principal moves up the road Frederick High School’s principal, Brian Young, is the new principal at Mead High School. Mead’s former principal, Rachael Ayers, resigned after a video surfaced of MHS students who appeared to be mocking the death of George Floyd. “It will be a fun and exciting challenge,” Young said. “I look forward to building relationships with everyone at Mead and within the community. I will take this on with the same energy and passion that I have at FHS.” Young had been the principal at Frederick for five years. Reservationless recreation center The city of Fort Lupton announced reservations are not necessary to use thke recreation center at 203 S. Harrison Ave. The center is open weekdays from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m., from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and from noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Preschool registration The city of Fort Lupton is accepting registration for its preschool program for 3- to 5-year-olds. Signup has to be finished before the August parent meeting. Enrollment packets are a must, as is a health appraisal and immunization. Visit https://www.fortluptonco.gov/346/Preschool. Summer camp sign-ups Fort Lupton’s summer day camps for kindergarteners through fifthgraders are looking for participants. Children have to have finished kindergarten to enroll. Visit https:// www.fortluptonco.gov/347/SummerDay-Camp FLHS all-class barbecue Any and all classes from Fort Lupton High School are welcome to attend a barbecue from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 19, at the recreation center, 203 S. Harrison Ave. Bring a dish to share. City plans its Fourth of July party Add food and fireworks, a certain amount of fun and a celebration of freedom, and you wind up with the city of Fort Lupton’s annual Fourth of July party. It lasts most of Sunday, July 4, at Community Center Park, 203 S. Harrison Ave. The slate of events and activities includes the area’s only Ninja Warrior course, water slides, a bounce house obstacle course, a bouncy boxing arena, a tractor people mover, face painting, shaved ice cones and a live concert. The day winds up with a firework show, courtesy of the Fort Lupton Fire Protection district. Those interested in becoming vendors should visit https://www. fortluptonco.gov/FormCenter/ Events-13/Event-Vendor-Application-Non-Food-Booth-91. Organizers need volunteers, too. The link is https://www.fortluptonco.gov/ FormCenter/Events-13/VolunteerApplication-87. Sponsorship opportunities are available at https://www.fortluptonco.gov/FormCenter/Events-13/ Sponsor-Form-89. Sign up for the car/bike show at https://form.

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News Briefs jotform.com/211364320737147. For information about the Ninja Nation, visit https://www.fortluptonco. gov/DocumentCenter/View/10236/ July4_2021_NinjiFlyer. There;s also a car and bike show on tap for the Fourth of July. It runs from 1 to 7 p.m. at the recreation center, 203 S. Harrison Ave., and participants can stay in their spots for the evening fireworks show. Awards for first- , second- and third-place winners will be presented in each class, plus one best of show winner will go to the vehicle that receives the most votes. No trailer parking is allowed within the event area. The cost is $25 per car. Make checks payable to City of Fort Lupton July 4 Car Show and send to 203 S. Harrison Ave., Fort Lupton. Call Christy Romano at 720-9284071. Holiday closure Fort Lupton city offices will be close Monday, July 5, for the Independence Day holiday. Firestone police academy Firestone’s next summer teen police academy is the week of Monday, July 12. The four-day program includes lessons on traffic stops, building searches, K-9 demonstrations and cyber crimes. Refreshments will be available each day. It’s free; registration is required. Email jdunker@firestoneco.gov or tneugebauer@firestoneco.gov. ‘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 Boards/committees’ openings The city of Fort Lupton is looking for volunteers for its planning commission (term expires Jan. 22), historic presesrvation board, the Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority, FLURA business representative (a five-year term), FLURA alternate member (term expires March 5, 2023) and library board trustee (term expires December 2024). Call Alyssa Knutson at 720-466-

6128. 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. Call 303-655-2075 and leave your name and phone number. Fort Lupton senior lunches Senior lunches are available at noon Mondays at the Fort Lupton Recreation Center, 203 S. Harrison AVe. Sign up by noon the previous Thursday. Call 303-857-4200, ext. 6166. Pen pals Fort Lupton’s senior pen pal program through Twombly Elementary School is looking for participants. Learn more at: https://www.fortluptonco.gov/950/Senior-Pen-PalProgram Coffee fundraiser The Fort Lupton High School chapter of DECA is teaming up with School Spirit Coffee for a fundraiser for club supplies. Orders greater than $50 include free shipping. Visit schoolspiritcoffee.com for details. 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. Historical society seeks volunteer The South Platte Valley Historical Society needs a volunteer coordinator or co-coordinator for The Independence School. Necessary skills include advertising, student registration and teacher recruitment. Email lwatson@spvhs.org. Free short-term radon test kits Weld County residents can receive a free radon test kit (one per household, while supplies last). Test kits can be requested online at www. drhomeair.com/weld, according to a statement. Call the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment at (970) 400-2226 or visit: www.weldgov.com/go/radon. Legal self-help clinic The Access to Justice Committee hosts a free, legal self-help clinic from 2 to 3:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month. The program is for customers who don’t have legal representation and need help navigating through legal issues. Volunteer attorneys are available to discuss such topics as family law, civil litigation, property and probate law. Call 303-405-3298 and ask for the Legal Self-Help Clinic at least 24 hours in advance. Warm Line up and running Community Reach Center is offering a Warm Line (303-280-6602) 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 (1-844493-8255) 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. Here’s a list of locations where you can receive a test for COVID-19: Brighton Advanced Urgent Care, 2801 Purcell St. Call 303-659-9700 or visit https://advurgent.com/locations/brighton/ Brighton Salud, 1860 E. Egbert St. Testing is available on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Call 303-6972583 or visit https://www.saludclinic.org/covid-testing Fort Lupton Salud, 1115 Second St. Testing is available on Tuesday and Thursday. Call 303-697-2583 or visit https://www.saludclinic.org/covidtesting

Food resources available Here’s a list of food programs and resources available during the coronavirus pandemic. Ongoing, the Fort Lupton Food and Clothing Bank from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday is open for people who need help with food. Also, donations can be dropped off at 421 Denver Avenue, Fort Lupton. For more information call 303-857-1096. Volunteers with the Eagle View Adult Center are delivering boxes of frozen meals to seniors in Brighton. The boxes contain five frozen meals. Call 303-655-2075. Hunger Free Colorado. For anyone who might need help locating food. Call 855-855-4626 weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The hotline keeps information confidential and has bilingual staff on hand. The Colorado Department of Education tracks meal site information for every school by school name and address, including service times, start and end dates and how meals are handed out. Brighton Seventh-day Adventist Church, 567 E. Bromley Lane, 10 a.m. to noon, first and third Thursdays. Meals on Wheels delivers hot meals at noon to anyone, regardless of age in Brighton. Meals are delivered on weekdays; customers can choose the days. The cost is $4.25 per meal payable at the end of the month. Call 303-659-0978. 27J Schools have free grab-and-go meals for youngsters up to age 18. Drive-by or walk up between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Vikan Middle School, SEE NEWS BRIEFS, P9

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Fort Lupton Police Blotter Here are the police reports for May 22 to June 4 to the Fort Lupton Police Department. Not every call made to the police is not listed on this report. BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

May 22 Sara Seganakis, 30, of Fort Lupton, was issued a summons for speeding, careless driving, weaving and DUI at U.S. Highway 85 and mile marker 241. She was taken to detox in Westminster and released. Jacob Lovato-Gonzalez, 35, of Greeley, was issued a summons for weaving and DUI at U.S. Highway 85 and Weld County Road 18. Dennis Jaramillo, 57 of Fort Lupton, was arrested for robbery and reckless endangerment at Fulton Avenue and Third Street. He was held on bond at the Weld County Jail. May 23 Joseph Miller, 32, of Lochbuie, was issued a summons for DUI, weaving, open container violations and failing to stop at a stop sign at Weld County roads 31 and 14. Santiago Lopez-Alegria, 35, of Thornton was arrested at U.S. Highway 85 and Weld County Road 8 for DUI, speeding 95 mph in a 65 mph zone, reckless driving, child abuse, reckless endangerment and no child restraint system. He was held on bond at the Weld County Jail. Dennis Jaramillo, 57, reported the theft of several tools and a toolbox from his shed in the 500 block of

Harrison Avenue. The case was under investigation. Police arrested Roberto Sanchez, 33, of Lochbuie, in the 800 block of First Street on two municipal Fort Lupton warrants for failure to appear on a trespass charge. He was released on bond at the Weld County Jail. Frank Smith, 65, of Fort Lupton, was issued a summons for trespassing in the 700 block of Fourth Street. May 24 Brian Oswalt of Fort Lupton reported one of the city of Fort Lupton trailers stolen in the 200 block of Harrison Avenue. The case is under investigation. May 26 Juan Garcia-Chihuahua, 40, of Fort Lupton, was issued a summon for driving while license is under restraint and other traffic offenses in the 100 block of First Street. May 27 Manual Orona, 52, of Fort Lupton, was issued a summons for disorderly conduct in the 1600 block of Wagonwheel Drive. Beth Jo Jones, 55, of Brighton, was issued a summons for DUI, reckless driving and open container at U.S. Highway 52 and mile marker 17. May 28 Benjamin Kuykendall, 41, of Fort Lupton, was taken into custody in the 2900 block of Ninth Street on an El Paso County warrant for failure to appear on a first-degree trespassing charge, driving while license is revoked, alcohol and drug offense and failing to register as a sex offender. He was held on bond at the Weld County Jail. John Rocha, 72 of Fort Lupton, was issued a summons for careless driving in the 800 block of First Street.

Mary Leblanc reported property damage to her rear window camper shell, perhaps as much as $500. Christa Jester, 46, of Longmont was arrested in the 1000 block of State Highway 52 on a Broomfield warrant for failure to comply with conditions probation on a domestic violence-related charge. He was held on bond at the Weld County Jail. Javier Hernandez, 20 and Ramiro Ponza, 28 both of Brighton were issued a summons in the 900 block of Platte Dr. for minors in possession of alcohol. May 29 Police arrested Jillian Griego,31, of Fort Lupton for violation of a protection order. He was held on bond at the Weld County jail. Michael Bearce, 35, was arrested in the 1400 block of Second Street for multiple protection order violations, a warrant out of Douglas County for failure to appear on a larceny charge and driving while license is revoked as a habitual traffic offender. He was held on bond at the Weld County Jail. Brandon Nolf, 38 of Platteville was taken into custody in the 1400 block of Second Street for a protection order violation and failing to register as a sex offender. He was held on bond at the Weld County Jail. Eagar Hernandez-Nunez, 18, of Fort Lupton was issued a traffic accident summons at Seventh Street & Park Avenue for DUI, minor possessing alcohol, speeding, driving without driver’s license and an open alcohol container. May 30 Felicia Hernandez, 40, of Fort Lupton, was arrested at Weld County Road 16 and North Denver Avenue for failure to comply with a Weld County warrant with conditions of probation on a dangerous drug charge, possession of a Sched-

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BRIGHTON –The 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office will not file charges against a man involved in a dispute at a garage sale. The incident happened in Westminster on June 5. The DA’s office said the victim believed Armando Valdez Gonzalez stole the bag with money she was using to carry cash for a yard sale. Gonzalez reportedly told the woman and her husband that the bag belonged to him. The couple tried to prevent Gonzalez from leaving. The suspect, who was in the front seat of his truck, drove away. As he did, the woman fell to the ground and was injured, according to a press statement. DA spokesman Chris Hopper said Gonzalez called police to tell them about the incident. He told

police that he didn’t steal the bag of money. Gonzalez’ wife also gave her husband’s bag to police for review. Hopper said the bag is one Gonzalez normally carries when he visits garage sales. “The female homeowner also reviewed the bag and confirmed it was not hers,” Hopper said. “The woman’s husband later called police to inform them that they had, in fact, found their bag from the yard sale.” Hopper said Gonzalez did not commit a crime and he took “every opportunity to contact the appropriate authorities.” “There is no basis for the filing of criminal charges against Mr. Valdez Gonzalez,” hopper said. “The homeowners were informed, understood and agreed with the decision.”

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June 1 Emmanuel Hernandez, 23, of Clovis, New Mexico, was issued a summons for careless driving at Rollie Avenue and First Street. June 2 Christa Jester, 46, of Longmont, was arrested in the 1000 block of state Highway 52 for aggravated motor vehicle theft and criminal mischief. He was held on bond at the Weld County Jail. Federico Davila- Availa, 51, of Henderson, was issued a summons at 14th Street and Weld County Road 29 for driving while license is under restraint, no proof of insurance, misuse of plates and defective vehicle. June 4 Joesph Powell, 65, of Fort Lupton, reported the theft of his catalytic converter off his vehicle in the 1000 block of Park Avenue. The case was under investigation. Peter Valdez, 29, of Evans, reported a theft of $2,000 worth of oriented strand board in the 700 block of South Hoover Avenue. The case is under investigation. Catherine Poitra,67, of Fort Lupton, reported a theft of her catalytic converter stolen in the 900 block of Hoover Avenue. The case was under investigation.

who love between Quebec Street and Cavanaugh Road and between Weld County Road 4 1/2 and 96th Avenue. Calvary Chapel Brighton Food Pantry, 103 E. Bridge St., Brighton. Open from 4 to 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of the month. Community Baptist Church Food Pantry, 15559 Weld County Road 2, Brighton. Open from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Alcoholics Anonymous The Brighton chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 147 S. Second Place. Meeting times are 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sundays, noon and 7:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 6 p.m. Thursdays and 9 p.m. Fridays. SEE NEWS BRIEFS, P16

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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. 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

Thornton’s Skyview Academy outpaced the Fort Lupton Blue Devils easily in a double-header, involving two mercy-rule shortened matchups.

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.”

Double trouble

Right: Amidst a cloud of dust, Skyview’s Isaac Gutierrez reaches base safely despite the tag by Fort Lupton’s Gio Lezama June 10 in Fort Lupton. Skyview took both ends of the doubleheader by scores of 12-0 and 13-1. Both games were mercy rule-shortened contests. See more photos PHOTOS BY STEVE SMITH in Sports, page 20.

Above: Skyview’s Brandon Gutierrez circles under this pop foul in back of first base during the first game of two against Fort Lupton June 10. Skyview took both ends of the doubleheader by scores of 12-0 and 13-1. Both games were mercy rule-shortened contests.

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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 larger chance of qualifying. FIFA officials plan to announce the World Cup host cities later this year. Stadiums such as Dallas’ AT&T Stadium and Los Angeles’ Rose Bowl are among the U.S. candidates. Toronto and Mexico City have nominated BMO Field and Estadio Azteca, respectively. If Denver is chosen as a host, it will be the city’s first appearance in a World Cup. The U.S. has hosted the tournament three times: once for the men’s in 1994, and twice for the women’s in 1999 and 2003. CPR’s John Daley contributed to this report. This story is from Denverite, a nonprofit Denver news source affiliated with CPR News. Used by permission. For more, and to support Denverite, visit denverite.com.

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Jacobs Fore golf tournament coming to Fort Lupton BY STAFF REPORTS

The city of Fort Lupton, Jacobs and the business community are co-sponsoring the 2021 Jacobs Fore Youth Benefit Golf Tournament Friday, Aug. 20, at Coyote Creek Golf Course. The tourney raises money for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County and the Fort Lupton Recreation Center’s teen program. Jacobs has operated the city’s water and wastewater utility system for 22 years. The event has raised more than $76,000 for youth and recreation programs. The tournament is a four-person scramble. The Tallent Co.’s press release said the event features new hole contests, a pre-round breakfast and lunch after the round. “When our kids benefit, we all keep benefiting for years to come,” Mayor Zo Stieber said in the statement. “Thanks to this annual tournament, our community has reaped wonderful benefits for our families. Every sponsor, business and individual participating contributes to the success. I’m grateful for everyone who has joined us in this endeavor. I invite you to be part of our fundraiser, too.” Early bird registration (it includes green fees, a cart and lunch) is $105 per player ($115 per player after July 16) and $405 per team ($430 per team after July 16. Sponsorships are available and include such benefits as tee-box advertising, team registration and hole interaction opportunities. To register, visit golfgenius.com/ ggid/jfy2021. For more details, email JacobsForeYouth@jacobs. com.

Sports briefs BY STAFF REPORT

Girls golf Frederick’s Makayla Miller is the first freshman to receive allconference recognition in the 2021 Longs Peak League. Senior Olivia Fauerbach was a second-team, allconference choice. Boys golf Frederick High School’s Jake Chesler qualified for the Junior World Golf Championships next month in San Diego. Boys golf Frederick High School begins boys golf practice Monday, Aug. 2. Email desantis@christopher@svvsd.org with questions.

Frederick’s Olivia Fauerbach advanced to the state 4A golf tournament for the fourth time.

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S P O R T S SCORECARD Fort Lupton High School Baseball Jefferson Academy beat Fort Lupton 12-2 in Broomfield June 8. Zavian Chavez had two hits for Fort Lupton. Cesear Valdez and Isaac Rodriguez also had base hits for FLHS. Andrew Baker had two hits and four RBIs for the Jaguars. Boys volleyball Stargate School stopped Fort Lupton 25-17, 11-25, 25-23, 25-19 in Fort Lupton June 9. Frederick High School Girls golf GREELEY -- Frederick’s Olivia Fauerbach qualified for her third straight state girls golf tournament June 7 at Highland Hills Golf Course. She fired a 105, which put her in 11th place overall. The top two teams and the top 13 players not on those teams advanced to the state meet in Denver that starts Monday, June 21. Makayla Miller finished with a 112, which put her in 32nd place, and Ella Hoople finished with a 133, good for 51st place. Frederick took 13th in the team standings. Track and field LONGMONT -- Here are Frederick’s top finishers in the Longs Peak League meet at Longmont High School June 12: Girls 200-meter dash: 4. Isabella Hewitt, 27.79 seconds. 100-meter hurdles: 4. Megan Zrubek, 18.15. 300- hurdles: 5. Zrubek, 52.17. 4-by100- relay: 5. Hewitt, Zrubek, Gracie Wilts, Addison Koeppen, 54.1. High jump: 4. Wilts, 34-9 1/2. Pole vault: 8. Zrubek, 37-1. Long jump: 3. Hewitt, 16-5 1/4. Triple jump: 7. Hewit, 33-10.

Aidan Hartman had 12 kills to lead the Eagles. David Thumma had nine. Jayden Stack led the Bluedevils with 17 kills and 10 aces. Eric Hearon was next with three kills. Track and field GREELEY -- Fort Lupton’s Eric Hearon finished third in the boys long jump at the Girzzly Invitational in Greeley June 8. His top distance was 19-4. The Bluedevils were 10th in the boys team standings

Boys 400-meter dashL 1. Ryan Chacon, 49.59. 2. Wyatt Schroth, 50.56. 4-by-400-meter relay: 3. Garrett Colvin, Chase Svela, Alexander Carrillo, Schroth, 3:32.58. 4-by-800- relay: 2. Chacon, Carrillo, Svela, Schroth, 8:26.41. High jump: 3. Colvin, 5-7 1/2. Pole vault: 3. Dawson Lee, 10-1. Shot put: 3. Reese Lehman, 41-5. Discus: 5. Lehman, 108-2. Baseball Holy Family scored its runs in the first two innings and beat Frederick 12-0 in Broomfield June 8. Cruz Zamudio had the Warriors’ only base hit. Blake Hammond had three RBIs and drove in six runs for the Tigers. Pitcher Izaak Siefken had 12 strikeouts. Frederick shut out Centaurus 11-0. FHS pitchers allowed Centaurus to get one hit. No stats were available for Frederick. Girls soccer Niwot blanked Frederick 9-0 on the Cougars’ field June 8. No stats were available. Brighton downed Frederick 4-1 in Brighton June 10. No stats were available.

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION IN THE COLORADO P.U.C. NO. – 7 GAS TARIFF OF ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION 1555 BLAKE STREET, SUITE 400, DENVER, COLORADO 80202

for July 20, 2021, to determine if the proposed annexation complies with C.R.S. 31-12-104 and 31-12-105, or such parts thereof as may be required to establish eligibility for annexation under the terms of Part 1, Article 12, Title 31, C.R.S.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE FORT LUPTON CITY COUNCIL THIS 15th DAY OF JULY 2021. City of Fort Lupton, Colorado s/Zo Stieber Zo Stieber, Mayor

You are hereby notified that Atmos Energy Corporation (“Atmos Energy” or the “Company”) has filed with the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”), in compliance with the Public Utilities Law, an advice letter and associated revised tariff sheets to modify the Company’s Gas Demand-Side Management Cost Adjustment (“G-DSMCA”) rate and G-DSMCA Factors to be effective on July 1, 2021. The proposed G-DSMCA modification will allow Atmos Energy to continue recovering prudently incurred costs for the gas demand-side management (“DSM”) programs based on the Company’s DSM achievements during the 2021 program year. The proposed filing revises the Company’s existing natural gas rates in its tariff, Colorado P.U.C. No 7- Gas, to reflect modifications to the G-DSMCA Factor, the volumetric DSMCA and the total volumetric rate for class, resulting in increase to the G-DSMCA surcharge for Residential customers and an increase for Small Commercial and Commercial customers. The present and proposed monthly G-DSMCA rates are as follows: Present G-DSMCA rate

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Attest: s/Maricela Peña Maricela Peña, City Clerk Approved as to form: s/Andy Ausmus Andy Ausmus, City Attorney Legal Ad No.: FLP222324 First Publication: June 16, 2021 Last Publication: July 7, 2021 Published In: Fort Lupton Press

NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED BUDGET OF WELD RE-8 SCHOOL DISTRICT

NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Education of the Weld RE-8 School District for the ensuing year of 2021-2022; that a copy of such proposed budget has been filed at the Weld RE-8 Administration Office located at 200 S Fulton Ave, Fort Lupton, CO 80621, and online at www.weldre8.org, where the same is open for public inspection; and that such proposed budget will be considered at a public hearing of the Board of Education of the District to be held at 200 South Fulton Ave, Fort Lupton, CO 80621, along with virtually, on June 10, 2021 at 6:00pm. Any elector with the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget on June 24, 2021, inspect the budget and file or register any objections thereto.

The proposed and present rates and tariffs are available for examination at the business office of Atmos Energy Corporation located at 1555 Blake Street, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado, or at the Public Utilities Commission at 1560 Broadway, Suite 250, Denver, Colorado, 80202. Customers who have questions may call the Company at 1-888-286-6700 or email the question to Jennifer.altieri@atmosenergy.com.

WELD RE-8 SCHOOL DISTRICT By: Jessica Holbrook Director of Business Services Legal Ad No.: FLP222316 First Publication: June 2, 2021 Last Publication: June 23, 2021 Published In: Fort Lupton Press

Anyone who desires may file written comments or objections with the Commission. The filing of a written objection by itself will not allow you to participate as a party in any proceeding on the proposed action. If you wish to participate as a party in this matter, you must file written intervention documents in accord with Rule 1401 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure and of any applicable Commission order.

Bids and Settlements Notice of Final Settlement Construction of New Fire Station #3 Public Works Project

The Commission may hold a public hearing in addition to an evidentiary hearing on the proposed revisions and if such a hearing is held members of the public may attend and make statements even if they did not file comments, objections, or an intervention. If the filing is uncontested or unopposed, the Commission may determine the matter without a hearing and without further notice.

In accordance with Section 38-26-107(1) of the Colorado Revised Statutes, public notice is hereby given of Final Settlement in connection with the following public works construction project: Project: Construction of New Fire Station #3 2470 South Rollie Avenue Fort Lupton, CO 80621

Anyone desiring information regarding if and when a hearing may be held shall submit a written request to the Commission or contact the External Affairs section of the Commission at its local number of (303) 894-2070 or toll free number (800) 456-0858.

Owner: Fort Lupton Fire Protection District 1121 Denver Avenue Fort Lupton, CO 80621 Contractor: Golden Triangle Construction, Inc. 700 Weaver Park Road Longmont, CO 80501

Atmos Energy Corporation Colorado-Kansas Division By: Jared Geiger Vice President Rates & Regulatory Affairs

Final Settlement of this construction project is scheduled for June 30, 2021, at 5:00 PM at the District’s administrative offices located at 1121 Denver Avenue, Fort Lupton, Colorado 80621.

Legal Ad No.: FLP222318 First Publication: June 9, 2021 Last Publication: June 16, 2021 Published In: Fort Lupton Press

Legals City and County CITY OF FORT LUPTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City of Fort Lupton is in receipt of an application submitted by Virginia Raterink and George Raterink for an annexation and initial zoning to the ‘A’ Agricultural Zone District for a property located at 13877 Hwy 52 in Weld County, CO and including the parcel east and adjacent, pursuant to the City of Fort Lupton Municipal Code Notice Requirements. The public hearings are to be held before the Planning Commission on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at 6:00 P.M., and before the City Council on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at 7:00 P.M. or as soon as possible thereafter. The public hearings shall be held in the City Hall, 130 South McKinley Avenue, Fort Lupton, Colorado, or at such other time or place in the event this hearing is adjourned. In the event that City Hall

is closed to the public at the time of the hearings due to COVID-19, the public hearings will be held remotely, accessible to the public by phone and internet. Information on how to attend the hearings will be provided in the agenda posted on the City’s website, www.fortluptonco.gov. Further information is available through the City Planning & Building Department at (303) 857-6694. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS MAY ATTEND LEGAL DESCRIPTION A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP1 NORTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M. COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF COLORADO: FURTHER DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: CONSIDERING THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 5 TO BEAR SOUTH 89’39’45”WEST, BEING MONUMENTED ON THE EAST END BY A 3/4” REBAR WITH 3 1/4” ALUMINUM CAP, PLS 13155 N MONUMENT BOX, AND ON THE WEST END BY A 3/4” REBAR WITH 3 1/4” ALUMINUM CAP, PLS 13155 IN MONUMENT BOX, AND WITH ALL BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO; COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF

SAID SECTION 5; THENCE NORTH 00’07’26” WEST, COINCIDENT WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 5, A DISTANCE OF 75.00 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF APPEL FARM ANNEXATION TO THE TOWN OF FORT LUPTON AND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGNNING; THENCE SOUTH 89”39’45” WEST, COINCIDENT WITH SAID NORTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 767.13 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF LOT A, RECORDED EXEMPTION NO. RECX20-0069, AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT RECORDED AUGUST 5, 2020 AS RECEPTION NO. 4616704 IN THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER FOR WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, ALSO BEING THE EAST LINE OF TWOMBLY ANNEXATION, AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT RECORDED FEBRUARY 23, 994 AS RECEPTION NO. 2374890 IN THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER FOR WELD COUNTY, COLORADO; THENCE NORTH 00’07’26” WEST, COINCIDENT WITH SAID LINE, A DISTANCE OF 492.97 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT A; THENCE NORTH 89”40’43” EAST, COINCIDENT WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT A AND LOT B, RECX20-0069, ALSO BEING THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID TWOMBLY ANNEXATION, A DISTANCE OF 767.13 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST ¼ OF SAID SECTION 5; HENCE SOUTH 00’07’26” EAST, COINCIDENT WITH SAID EAST LINE,

A DISTANCE OF 492.76 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PARCEL CONTAINS 378,092 SQUARE FEET OR 8.68 ACRES, MORE OR LESS RESOLUTION NO. 2021R0XX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF FORT LUPTON INITIATING ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNEXATION KNOWN AS THE RATERINK ANNEXATION AND SETTING THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 20, 2021 WHEREAS, the Fort Lupton City Council has reviewed the annexation petition submitted by Virginia J. Raterink and George V. Raterink for 8.68 acres, more or less, and known as the Raterink Annexation; and WHEREAS, the Fort Lupton City Council finds the annexation petition to be complete and in substantial conformance with the requirements of C.R.S. 31-12-107 (1) as amended. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Fort Lupton City Council hereby approves this Resolution initiating annexation proceedings for the Raterink Annexation and sets the hearing date

Any individual, corporation, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, limited liability company, partnership, association, or other legal entity that has furnished labor, materials, sustenance, or other supplies used or consumed by the above-referenced contractor or its subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies laborers, rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, whose claim therefor has not been paid by the above-referenced contractor or its subcontractors may, at any time up to and including the date and time of Final Settlement, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of the claim with Fire Chief Phil Tiffany. The verified statement of claim may be either mailed or hand delivered to: Phil Tiffany, Fire Chief Fort Lupton Fire Protection District 1121 Denver Avenue Fort Lupton, CO 80621

The verified statement of claim must be received by the District at or before the date and time of Final Settlement set forth above. Failure to timely file a verified statement of claim shall relieve the District and its directors, officers, and representatives from any liability for making final payment to the above-referenced contractor. By: Phil Tiffany, Fire Chief Legal Ad No.: FLP222323 First Publication: June 16, 2021 Last Publication: June 23, 2021 Published In: Fort Lupton Press

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Public Notices Summons and Sheriff Sale District Court Weld County, Colorado Court Address: 901 9th Ave., P.O. Box 2038 Greeley, CO 80631 Case Number: 2021CV30046 Plaintiff: U.S. Bank National Association v. Defendants: Serafin Castro Attorneys for Plaintiff: Amanda Ferguson, #44893 Heather L. Deere, #28597 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250 Lakewood, CO 80228 Telephone: (303) 274-0155 Fax: (303) 274-0159 E-Mail: infoco@hwmlawfirm.com File No. CO10756 SUMMONS

To the Defendant named above: Serafin Castro YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to file with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response to the Complaint filed in this action. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after such service upon you. Your answer or counterclaim must be accompanied with the applicable filing fee. Service of this Summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within the applicable time period, judgment by default may be entered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the Complaint, without any further notice to you. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court. This is an action in Replevin to obtain possession of the property more particularly described in the Complaint. This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure. Dated: May 12, 2021 By: Amanda Ferguson, #44893

Legal Ad No.: FLP222300 First Publication: May 19, 2021 Last Publication: June 16, 2021 Published In: Fort Lupton Press

Misc. Private Legals NOTICE - The Lupton Meadows Ditch Company a Colorado Corporation has been notified and an official Demand made for the issue of a replacement stock certificate for the following original certificate, Certificate #598 for seven shares issued to The Public Trustee of Weld County for the use of First Security Bank Beneficiary of First Deed of Trust Engelbrecht Verbeek AKA Brett Verbeek. Should anyone feel that they have a right or claim of interest or ownership to said Certificate an official notice and claim shall be made with the Company Secretary, Howard Cantrell, 11016 CR 23, Ft. Lupton, CO 80621. Such notice shall be made within 30 days of the last publication of this notice which shall be on June 30, 2021. If no Claims have been received by the end of the 30 day period other than by the filer of the original

notification, the Company shall issue a replacement certificate and any and all rights under the original certificate shall immediately cease and there can be no further assertions or claims made against the Company with regards to the original certificate. This is in accordance with CRS 7-42114 to 7-42-117. Legal Ad No.: FLP222315 First Publication: June 2, 2021 Last Publication: June 30, 2021 Published In: Fort Lupton Press PUBLIC NOTICE Hunt Farms is applying for a new MLRB permit to mine soil at the project site. The site is located within the northeast ¼ of Section 33, Township 4 North, Range 66 West of the 6th Principal Meridian. The site is generally bounded on the north by the Weld County Road 40, on the south by farmland, the east and west by Weld County Road 31 and a feedlot, respectively. The project is located in Weld County, Colorado.

The proposed date of commencement is late fall/winter 2021 or early spring 2022, and the proposed date of completion is winter 2027. The proposed future use of the land will be reclaimed as irrigated cropland.

Additional information and tentative decision date may be obtained from the Division of Reclamation Mining and Safety, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 866-3567, or at the Clerk to the Board of County commissioners, or the above named applicant. Comments must be in writing and must be received by the Division of Reclamation Mining and Safety by 4:00 p.m. on July 6th, 2021 (20th day after the 4th publication)

Please contact Andy Rodriguez with Civil Resources at (303) 833-1416 ex. 202 if you have any questions or comments regarding this application. Scheduled to be published May 26, June 2, and June 9 and 16, 2021. Legal Notice No. FLP222313 First Publication: May 26, 2021 Last Publication: June 16 2021 Publisher: Fort Lupton Press

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Relief funding Small businesses can apply for up to $35,000 in relief funding through a mix of grants and low-interest loans. Visit EnergizeColorado.com. It’s available to businesses with less than 25 full-time employees.

Volunteers needed Eagle Express rides Qualified Listeners needs volunBarr Lake State Park will ofteers to drive veterans to and from th run errands for appointments, fer virtual rides aboard the Eagle veterans who cannot get out, handy- Express. Join Ranger Michelle and her friends as they read a story man services, help administer about our natural world that is sure veteran and family resource guide to entertain your preschooler while inventory in local libraries and teaching them about plants, animals veterans to be trained to become and our planet. Call 303-659-6005. qualified listeners. Visit qualifiedlisteners.org/volunInand Partnership with SouthStorytime Metro Fire Rescue teerapp fill out the form or call Barr Lake State Park’s storytime 720-600-0860.

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