Brighton Standard Blade March 28, 2024

High speed internet provider cuts ribbon on Main Street location

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Allo Fiber, Brighton’s newest highspeed internet provider, has been in town for more than a year, installing their ber optic lines around the city.

But on March 21, the Nebraskabased company opened its Brighton retail store with fanfare, a ribboncutting ceremony and plenty of celebration with the Brighton community.

“Allo Fiber Fiber is going to provide excellent high-speed services, and it’s good to bring other options to the community,” said Brighton Mayor Greg Mills.

e company’s retail location is open now at 139 North Main St., although Bob Beiersdorf, Allo Fiber Colorado general manager, said most customers won’t ever need to set foot in the store.

“We encourage folks to look online, go to our website. Most of our business and residential customers can sign up via the web,” Beiersdorf said. “We try to make it easy to sign up or if you have more questions you can come in our retail store or call us.

“When you call you only have three prompt buttons on the phone; One, ‘I’m an existing customer’. Two, ‘I’m a new customer’ and ree you actually get to speak to a person.”

Allo Fiber broke ground last Feb-

Allo Fiber opens in Brighton

ruary 2023 to start laying ber optics around Brighton to bring internet, phone service, and TV.

Beiersdorf said the company specializes in “symmetrical” internet service, meaning that customers can get the same upload speeds as they do download speeds.

“If you select a gigabyte service plan, you’re actually going to get a gig of speed, not some fraction of that,” Beiersdorf said.

Allo Fiber o ers business and managed services, Beiersdorf said, including a next-generation rewall, which protects insurers and businesses from ransomware.

“A lot of smaller businesses would say ‘My business is too small, and the hackers don’t care about me,’” Beiersdorf said. “I don’t like to spread fear, but these days, not so much. We do have those services to o er and we see value in them.”

Beiersdorf said Allo also o ers Ofce Cloud Voice, a phone service similar to old PBX systems – with a

di erence. It’s all cloud-based now, he said. e company also specializes in supporting Microsoft Teams and other Internet communication services.

“We currently provide all the phone and voice service via the cloud,” he said. “We can administer, install Microsoft Teams now on behalf of businesses as part of our managed services packets and provide a variety of desktop support for folks within their business also.”

Feeling welcomed

Beiersdorf said the company chose Brighton because it is a great community, and the Brighton City Council was instrumental in bringing them to the area.

“Brighton City Manager Michael Martinez and Marv Falconburg, Deputy City Manager, helped with the process for both the city and us,” he said. “We feel very accountable to them. Mayor Mills has been fantastic for us, as well, and we’ve been embraced by the town too.”

Growing service area

Allo Fiber is a signi cant players in three states: Colorado, Nebraska,

and Arizona.

“We have been running ber to the premises for 21 years. We have 40-plus communities where we have either built or our building in right now, that we serve,” Beiersdorf said.

“ e other interesting part of our business model is that we serve the entire community. We build ber out to the city limits and not just the downtown area, not just wealthy neighborhoods. (We serve) everybody that needs service and has a need for a ordable plans.”

Beiersdorf said they concentrated on installing ber, which is the rst piece of the puzzle and one they hope to complete soon. Crews are still working to install the ber optic nodes that they call Passive Optical Networks, or PONs.

“Each PON serves about 800 to 1,000 rooftops in communities which can be businesses, that could be residential, not for pro t, businesses, schools, anchor institutions,” Beiersdorf said.

e company focuses on delivering services to smaller markets, like Brighton.

“It’s di erent, how we go about our business model compared to our competitors,” he said. “It’s very meaningful to the communities and we only build in mid-tier towns and cities. We don’t do the big NFL cities.”

He said he hopes to spread the word about what they have to o er.

“ is is when it really begins: when people actually know you’re here and going live, and start to understand the plan and want to be part of it,” Beiersdorf said. “ ey can feel the excitement, feel the productive progress, we can explain what we’re doing. And more importantly, we can listen to people to hear what they’re thinking about, and answer questions.”

Allo Fiber General Manager Bob Beiersdorf cuts the ribbon in front of the new retail story with sta and the community of Brighton March 21. PHOTO BY BELEN WARD

Here Are My Thoughts About the Media Coverage of the Recent NAR Settlement

It has been interesting to observe how the mainstream media has covered the recent $418-million settlement involving the National Association of Realtors (NAR). In addition to the monetary settlement (which can be paid out over a four-year period), NAR agreed to end its rule requiring the inclusion in the MLS of compensation for brokers representing buyers.

It should be obvious by now that there is little understanding of why that rule existed and how it benefitted sellers to incentivize brokers outside the listing agent’s office to show and sell their homes.

ing or showing agents on clients who never sell or never buy.

It’s not a unique concept. Cruise lines and resorts, among others, offer a commission to travel agents to get them to promote their cruises and resorts, etc. Car dealers pay auto brokers who produce a buyer who otherwise wouldn’t visit their showrooms. (That’s how I bought my 2012 Chevy Volt back when I needed help finding that brand new model. I couldn't have found the one dealer who had one in transit to Aurora without my broker’s help.)

Similarly, offering a commission to other members of the MLS is how listing agents maximize the exposure of their sellers’ homes to the buying public. That exposure is compounded by the fact that every brokerage and consumer-facing website gets its listings from the MLS.

The public and the media have long quoted 6% as the “standard” real estate commission — as have some brokerages offering 1% listing commissions, with small print saying “plus co-op commission to buyer’s agent.”

That error continues and is compounded now with the media stating that 3% is the “standard” co-op commission paid by sellers to the agents representing buyers.

Worse, some media have been reporting that NAR mandates the infamous 6% commission, which is not at all true. Neither was a 3% co-op commission ever mandated, merely that some offer (as low as zero) had to be included in every MLS listing.

A reader sent me an analysis ordered by one of the Federal Reserve branches, which really got me laughing. A page from that analysis is reproduced at right. The purpose of the study was to calculate the reduction in agent earnings and the gain in social benefit if the “standard” 6%/3% system were modified. Not factored in at all was the time spent by list-

Archive of Past Columns Is Online

Over the past two decades this column has appeared in the Denver Post, and during that time I’ve written about every conceivable topic related to real estate, You can search that archive, listed by headline and downloadable with a single click at www.JimSmithColumns.com

My July 20, 2023, “Real Estate Today” column carried the headline, “Unlike Most Professionals, Real Estate Agents Work for Free Most of the Time.” In it I made the following observation: “As it is, the average member of the National Association of Realtors earns less than $50,000 in gross commission income per year — before accounting for car, phone, MLS fees, Realtor dues, computer hardware & software, E&O insurance, and more.”

Business doesn’t come to most agents sitting in their office. They have to make themselves known, publish community newsletters in their “geographic farm,” hold open houses that may generate no sale or new clients. Myself, instead of prospecting, I spend an equivalent percentage of my time writing this column, which I then pay to have published in 23 weekly newspapers and the Denver Post. As my favorite quote at the bottom of each ad says, I “concentrate on giving and let the getting take care of itself.”

Successful real estate agents find other ways to give to their communities and thereby earn their patronage.

Yes, on occasion I will get an easy payday — a buyer who comes to me with a specific home to buy, we make an offer and close the transaction. Bingo! But that only compensates for the great amount of work done serving other buyers and other sellers plus those members of the public who ask for advice or a home valuation and never give me the opportunity to earn a pay check. I don’t resent that at all — it’s part of my giving, knowing I will be compensated in other ways. It actually makes me happy. (Call me anytime!)

Too many people enter our profession under the same misconception that I have described above, that real estate is an easy career to earn lots of money. They watch TV shows about million-dollar

listings or they see me driving my Tesla and other agents driving their BMWs and Mercedes. But we are the exception.

The public’s general impression is that real estate is a high-paying career. Keep in mind that NAR membership is optional, so agents who are willing to pay roughly $500 every year to be a NAR member are most likely the ones who take the business seriously, although many members work part-time in real estate because they can’t make ends meet solely from their commission income.

The most recent survey of NAR members included the following facts regarding median gross compensation and expenses (emphasis in original:

Realtors with 16 years or more experience had a median gross income of $80,700 — down from $85,000 in 2021 — compared to Realtors with 2 years or less experience that had a median gross income of $9,600 — an increase from $8,800 in 2021.

The largest expense category for most Realtors was vehicle expenses, which [averaged] $1,710.

I have estimated that the 80/20 rule applies as much to real estate agents as it does to other professions, although I think it’s closer to 90/10. Namely, 10% of us earn 90% of the money.

(Golden Real Estate’s broker associates and I are in the 10% because we work hard and smart.)

Too often, new agents spend a year

spinning their wheels, making cold calls and spending $10,000 or more on tools of the trade only to end the year with one or no transaction, so they give up, having lost that investment and wasted a year of their professional life. It’s really sad to watch.

It takes time to get established in the real estate profession. My broker associates and I have passed that tipping point and will renew our licenses when they expire, unlike the majority of new agents.

Some real estate agents are quite upset about the part of the settlement which removes buyer agent compensation from MLS listings beginning in mid-July, assuming the court approves the settlement.

A Wall Street Journal article posted on March 20th describes how buyers are getting off the fence before the new rules take effect in July requiring them to pay their own agent. That makes sense to me; it also means that now is a good time for potential sellers to get off the fence and list their homes for sale.

How Will ThisAffect Buyers & Sellers?

Not having co-op commissions on the MLS will require agents to talk to each other before submitting offers, to clarify whether the seller is offering compensation to the buyer’s agent. I discuss that and the other effects of the NRA settlement in the posting of this article at http://RealEstateToday.substack.com, where you can also ask me questions.

Boulder Home Backing to Pond Is Back on Market

$1,250,000

This fantastic 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 2,350sq.-ft. home at 820 Racquet Lane is at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in east Boulder’s Meadow Glen neighborhood, backing to a community pond and Boulder’s outstanding biking trail network. Foothills Parkway, Baseline Road and Hwy 36 are nearby. Inside are hardwood floors throughout, a beautiful staircase with custom wrought iron railing, and lots of sunlight thanks to the open floor plan. There are two bedrooms with walk-in closets on the main level while the primary bedroom is located on the 2nd floor with a huge walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom. The kitchen features custom cherry cabinets, granite counters and a topnotch Viking refrigerator and range. There are two living rooms (main floor and upper floor) and a dedicated home office. Outside is a large and private fenced patio. The 2car garage also has a spacious attic for extra storage. Get more details and take a narrated video tour at www.GRElistings.com, then call listing agent Chuck Brown at 303885-7855 to request a private showing.

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“Concentrate on giving and the getting will take care of itself.” —Anonymous

Aims summer program returns for 2024

Summer college o ers diverse programs for active kids

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

is summer, Aims Community College is bringing back College for Kids for children ages nine to 12. e program o ers di erent types of classes to engage kids and help them develop skills for future interests, according to a March 14 press release.

“It presents a fun and interactive summer learning opportunity that develops kids’ skills and interests in pursuit of a future of their choosing,” Program Coordinator Kaley Bell said. “Since 1981, Aims has offered kids a college-like experience. All classes are fun, captivating and hands-on.”

Registration for the summer program, which goes by C4K, opens on March 25.

Tuition is $75 for the Greeley-

Windsor and Loveland programs.

e Fort Lupton program costs $25 due to an anonymous donor. C4K o ers morning and afternoon classes, with two snacks and lunch.

“Kids in every community that Aims serves get a chance to participate in this enriching and enlightening program. It’s a wonderful opportunity that touches the lives of families throughout our region,” said Dr. Gene O’Hara, secretary of the Aims Board of Trustees.

Bell said Aims o ers Mad Sci-

ence and Active Aardvarks classes because the kids like science experiments and sports. is summer, they are going to o er Folklore and Literature.

“It’s fairy tales meeting modern things like Harry Potter and Disney movies,” Bell said.

Also, Aims o ers Art exploration, Dino World, Hawaiian Island Creations, Photography, Wilderness, and Survival.

“College for kids sparks curiosity, ambition, and a love of learning that

we hope will continue throughout their lives,” said Dr. Leah L. Bornstein, Aims Community College CEO and president. “We want their rst experience on a college campus to be a positive one.”

At the Windsor C4K, they are going to add a new junior First Responder course. It teaches young people about being re ghters, emergency technicians, and law enforcement. ey will also be adding another class to help build condence, such as Becoming Your Best Self, which works on mental and physical health, interpersonal relationships, and leadership skills.

Each Aims campus hosts a fourday program in June. e Loveland program runs from June 3-6. Fort Lupton is next, form June 10-13 and Windsor follows form June 1720. e Greeley program runs from June 24-27.

Registration opened on March 25, at aims.co/C4K. Space is limited and lls up fast. Review the class descriptions to help plan your child’s schedule. If you have questions, email collegeforkids@aims.edu or call 970-330-8008.

Aims Greeley plans student health center

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Aims Community College campus in Greeley will get a new Student Health Wellness Center, scheduled to open August 2026.

e campus will work with Sunrise Community Health to operate the center. Sunrise is a non-pro t

healthcare provider serving northern Colorado with 11 clinic sites in Greeley, Evans, and Loveland.

“ is is a perfect example of how Aims and community partners can work together to meet a considerable need among students,” Dr. Leah L. Bornstein, CEO and president of Aims Community College said in a March 18 news release.

“We’re fortunate to have an experienced organization like Sunrise poised to step in.”

At their March 2024 meeting, the Aims Board of Trustees approved $18.4 million in funding to build the health center. e board also approved Sunrise Community Health partnering with the Aims facility to provide students with a ordable,

quality health care. Sunrise has provided a ordable health care in Northern Colorado since 1973.

“By investing in student healthcare access, we are investing in student success. Ensuring Aims provides a safe and supportive environment where students can thrive

Kids in the Active Aardvark program in 2022 learning basketball. COURTESY

Taxpayer refunds could squeeze state budget

Forecasts leave legislators short of what they expected

BY BRIAN EASON THE COLORADO SUN

Colorado budget writers may be headed back to the drawing board. Slower population growth and rising fee revenue could trigger upwards of $300 million more state taxpayer refunds than expected in the current budget year, under economic forecasts presented to the Joint Budget Committee in midMarch.

e latest forecasts leave top lawmakers well short of what they expected to be able to spend in next

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ties directly to our mission as a college,” said Heidi Windell, treasurer of the Aims Board of Trustees.

According to o cials, Sunrise Community Health will provide general primary care, diagnostic lab and radiology, health screenings, immunizations, gynecological care, and family planning.

In addition, they will provide dental services. Aims will provide men-

year’s budget, with less than a week left to nalize the 2024-25 spending plan before it has to be submitted to the General Assembly for consideration.

Under Colorado Legislative Council Sta estimates, the budget committee could need to cut as much as $267 million in spending requests to balance the budget for next scal year. Even under a scenario presented by the governor’s O ce of State Planning and Budgeting, lawmakers could face $150 million gap without major budget-balancing maneuvers.

State economists present revenue forecasts to the legislature every three months. But the March update takes on special importance, because the estimates determine how much the legislature has to work with when it adopts the an-

tal health counseling, case management services, and group meeting spaces for group therapy, recovery meetings, and more.

Larry Pakowski, Aims Vice President of Student Engagement, Inclusion, and Success, said the school needs on-campus healthcare.

“We’re constantly looking for ways to serve students better and ensure that we’re supporting their success,” Pakowski said.

Pakowski said the college has long wanted to provide students with healthier physical and mental healthcare services.

nual budget, known as the long bill.

A return to normal could be even more challenging than expected — but not because of any economic turbulence.

Instead, the budget will be squeezed primarily by two seemingly minor factors.

One, U.S. Census estimates now say the state’s population grew by less than the state’s demographer had anticipated. at means the state revenue cap under the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, which tracks in ation and population growth, can only increase by 5.8% this budget year rather than the 6.1% legislative forecasters were expecting.

Two, the state is now expected to collect $185 million more in road usage fees and retail delivery charges this year than last, under the legislative sta estimates.

“ e hope is that they would be able to address conditions that a primary care physician might treat, but also to bridge that connection to mental health. e ease of access to the campus is also a plus for students who want to access services before or after class,” he said.

Pakowski said survey feedback the school received demonstrated a need for more healthcare options for Aims students. At a recent student government town hall, 83% of attendees said they would use a free or low-cost health center on campus.

Taken together, the two forecast changes mean state lawmakers could have to issue larger than expected TABOR refunds to Coloradans next year, leaving the state with fewer General Fund tax dollars to spend on public services. Under the legislative sta forecast, Colorado would have a $1.8 billion TABOR surplus this budget year, while the governor’s o ce expects $2 billion in excess revenue. at would translate to a nearly $400 refund for the average single- ler in 2025 under the current refund formula, which is tiered based on income. is year, all single- lers received $800.

is story was printed through a news sharing agreement with e Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned nonpro t based in Denver that covers the state.

According to another survey the college performed, 31% of Aims students receive Medicaid or other government assistance, 12% of students do not have insurance, and 5% of students are unsure of their health insurance status.

“Establishing the new Student Health and Wellness Center is a signi cant step toward o ering more services to Aims students in the future as this project progresses,” Palowski said.

More information about the new student health and wellness center will be available at aims.edu/news.

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Colorado may cut back on free student meals

BY YESENIA ROBLES CHALKBEAT COLORADO

In the rst year that Colorado is paying districts to give students free meals at school, more kids are eating than expected.

at has left the program $56.1 million short this year. And lawmakers are working on how to close the funding gap.

Colorado voters in 2022 supported creating limits on tax deductions for the state’s highest earners to fund free school meals for all students. Advocates said that there were families in Colorado who were struggling nancially even though they didn’t qualify for subsidized meals under

federal poverty guidelines.

In calculating the cost of the program, analysts expected that about 25% more children would eat a school meal. Instead, schools this year have seen a more than 35% increase in breakfast participation, and a more than 31% increase for lunch compared with last year.

e higher-than-expected participation — and program cost — is due largely to students who previously had to pay for a school meal. In most cases, the federal government doesn’t reimburse the districts for any part of those children’s meals, leaving the state to cover those costs alone.

e state legislature’s Joint Budget

Committee this week agreed to ll the $56.1 million gap this year. About $31.5 million can be covered with additional revenue that has come in from the new tax provision, but the rest will likely need to come from the state’s general fund.

Without any changes to the meal program, state analysts predict Colorado will come up short by $27.8 million next year.

In addition to the universal free school meals, voters approved three grant programs that were supposed to be rolled out in the coming school years. e grants were meant to help districts with things like buying Colorado-grown food for meals, providing stipends for kitchen employees, and

paying for training or equipment.

For now, those grant programs will be on hold.

Lawmakers on the Joint Budget Committee debated this week over whether they had a responsibility to keep the voter-approved program going, regardless of the additional cost to the state.

Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer, a Brighton Republican, said that cost calculations have changed and the state has to deal with that.

“All of these warnings were given to us before, and we ignored them,” she said.

Chalkbeat is a nonpro t news site covering educational change in public schools.

BY SARA WILSON COLORADO NEWSLINE

Lindsey Vance carried medical debt for nearly half her life.

e 41-year-old Denver resident is now both insured and in a better situation nancially. She was able to get her very rst credit card a few months ago.

“But my credit has been absolutely terrible my entire adult life because of the medical debt,” she said.

A recently-enacted law aims to help the estimated 700,000 Coloradans like Vance with medical debt by removing it from consumer credit reports. e law is one of several policies Colorado lawmakers have advanced in recent years to lessen the burden of medical debt. Another recent law caps the allowable interest on the debt and aims to ensure transparency with consumers. In conjunction with the state’s

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Hospital Discounted Care program, created in 2021 for uninsured and low-income patients, and other debt-related laws, experts say that Colorado is a leader among states when it comes to medical debt protection policies.

Colorado leads on medical debt protections

and cut back on food, clothing and other essentials. Around Denver, medical debt is also exacerbating the city’s problem with housing affordability.

“Colorado is de nitely at the forefront, especially with the recently enacted legislation,” said Maanasa Kona, an assistant research professor at Georgetown University’s Center on Health Insurance Reforms and author of a Commonwealth Fund report comparing states’ medical debt policies.

“It is some of the more ambitious actions we’ve seen states take,” she said.

Nationwide, about 100 million people have some form of health care debt, according to research by KFF Health News. e crisis is forcing millions of Americans to ration medical care, take on extra work

LANG John “Morrow” Lang

August 20, 1961 - January 30, 2024

John passed away at the age of 61. He was born August 20, 1961 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to John Lang Sr and Joesphine (Pregano) Lang.

John met Johanna in the year 2006 while rest driving cars. After the project was over, they began dating and have been together ever since.

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e trailblazing credit reporting law, House Bill 23-1126, was one of two medical debt bills passed during Colorado’s 2023 legislative session. It requires credit reporting agencies to remove the debt from consumer reports, limiting who can see it.

About 11% of Coloradans have medical debt in collections with a median of $693, according to data from the Urban Institute. Nationally, 13% of people have medical debt in collections. An Urban Institute analysis found that many consumers saw their credit score improve as medical debt gets removed.

cial Protection Bureau is developing new regulations that would bar credit reporting for medical debt nationally.

Colorado was the rst state to enact such a law, followed by New York. e federal Consumer Finan-

He is survived by his loving wife, Johanna, mother Joesphine Lang, sister Josie and husband Chris Tuillo, and sister Joanie Murphy.

Funeral services were held February 11th, 2024 with a public viewing.

Ronald D “Ronnie” Nelson

January 26, 1961 - March 7, 2024

Ronald Nelson, 63, passed away at Banner North Medical Center in Greeley, CO on March 7, 2024.

“Ronnie” was born on January 26, 1961 in Brighton, CO to Harvey and Amelia Nelson, the last born of nine children.

He was a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend to many and will be deeply missed. He is survived by sisters Mary Ann Devers-Clayton, NC; Linda (Joe) Shirey-Broom eld, CO; Nancy (Ron)

Chambers- Corning, CA; and brother James (Jeanette) Nelson-Keenesburg, CO; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives.

Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Janice Brekke; brothers John Nelson, Harvey Nelson, and David Nelson; and nephew Christopher Nelson. A celebration of life memorial will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of owers, memorial donations can be made in Ron’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Another 2023 law, Senate Bill 2393, caps interest on medical debt at 3% per year, reducing it from 8%. e law also allows consumers to request documentation from a creditor or debt collector to ensure that the debt is accurate and stops debt collections if the consumer is in an appeals process.

“It’s hard to say what the impact will be, but I know from hearing testimony and seeing people talk about it, I’m really optimistic that it will make a change,” Sen. Lisa Cutter, a Littleton Democrat who ran the bill, said.

Colorado joins seven other states that limit interest. is story comes via the Colorado News Collaborative, of which Colorado Community Media is a partner.

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Senior Law Day set for June 29 e 17th Judicial District and Adams and Broom eld counties will host a senior law day June 29 – a Saturday – at Riverdale Ridge High School, 13380 Yosemite St. in ornton. is is a one-day educational event that connects senior citizens and their families and caregivers with public resources to help them navigate aging gracefully and intentionally.

For more information, email seniorlawday17jd@gmail.com.

Brighton invites artists to transform traffic boxes

e City of Brighton invites artists to embark on an exciting endeavor— transforming tra c signal boxes into captivating public art installations across the community. ese creatively wrapped boxes aim to enhance neigh-

borhood identity, turn ordinary spaces into creative landmarks, and encourage engaging conversations within our community.

Six tra c signal boxes have been strategically selected for this project, ensuring a widespread and accessible showcase for the selected artworks. Artwork will be on display for at least two years.

e call is open to individual artists, artist teams or community groups with a designated lead artist. Professional and non-professional artists, including emerging artists and students, may apply.  Submissions will be divided into two categories for selection: 18 and older (adult) and 17 and under (youth). At least one tra c box will be exclusive to the youth category, however, more may be selected by the judging committee.

Six pieces of art will be selected and placed on weather-resistant vinyl printing. Each artist or artist team will receive a $500 honorarium. All artists must reside or work in the Denver metro area.

Interested artists are invited to submit original artwork by April 11 at www. brightonco.gov/tra cboxmurals. Details on submission and design guidelines as well as the selection process can be found on theTra c Box Mural webpage.

Thu 3/28

Colorado Avalanche vs. New York Rangers

@ 7pm / $79-$1150

Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver

Red Sweater and Volunteer Social at Eagle Pointe

@ 10:30pm

Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, 6060 E. Parkway Dr., Commerce City. 303-2893760

Fri 3/29

Pennock Drawing - Spring 2024

@ 3:45pm / $120

Mar 29th - May 17th

Pennock Elementary, 3707 Es‐trella Street, Brighton. 970-8183054

Danielle Todd Live at The Stillery @ 5pm

Nick Critchlow @ 5pm

The Stillery, 10633 Westminster Blvd #900, Westminster

Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves @ 7pm / $99-$5280

Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver

Sat 3/30

Danielle Todd Live at The Stillery @ 12pm

The Stillery, 10633 Westminster Blvd #900, Westminster

Colorado Rapids vs. Los Angeles Football Club @ 2pm / $25-$1000

Park Center Lounge Karaoke Bar & Grill, 12011 N Pecos St, West‐minster

Danielle Todd Live at The Stillery @ 5pm

The Stillery, 10633 Westminster Blvd #900, Westminster

Sun 3/31

Denver Nuggets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers @ 1:30pm / $55-$5280

Gambling Trip-"The Century Casino"(4/2)

@ 3pm

Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, 6060 E. Parkway Dr., Commerce City. 303-2893760

Denver Nuggets vs. San Antonio Spurs @ 7pm / $49-$2965

Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver

Wed 4/03

Family Sports Jam - Nuggets Vs. Spurs @ 12am

Apr 3rd - Apr 2nd

Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, 6060 East Parkway Dr., Commerce City. 303-2893760

Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver

Tue 4/02

Clay Creations @ 12am

Apr 3rd - Apr 23rd

DICK'S Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City

Colorado Avalanche vs. Nashville Predators @ 4pm / $72-$1300

Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver

Legal Self-Help Clinic @ 2pm

Anythink Wright Farms, 5877 East 120th Avenue, Thornton. morgan @hayday.org, 303-405-3242

Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, 6060 E. Parkway Dr., Commerce City. 303-2893760

Chair Volleyball 4/3 @ 4pm

Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, 6060 E. Parkway Dr., Commerce City. 303-2893760

Postpartum Fitness @ 4:30pm

Apr 3rd - Apr 24th

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It may surprise many residents in Aspen and Vail and their respective valleys that they own a piece of a coal plant.

Literally.

Customers of Holy Cross Energy also own the electrical cooperative. Holy Cross, in turn, owns 8% of Comanche 3, the coal plant in Pueblo that is to close by 2031. Holy Cross pays property taxes for the plant but consigns its share of the output to a third party.

What obligations do Holy Cross — or the rest of Coloradans, for that matter — have to leave Pueblo economically whole in this energy transition? When Colorado legislators adopted decarbonization goals in 2019, they also created the O ce of Just Transition. Coal workers and communities, they said, needed assistance in this energy transition.

Still unclear is what exactly just transition means. It does involve money, though.

Comanche 3 and two older coalunits, one of which is already closed, have delivered 16.1% of the property taxes for schools, re ghters and other governmental services in Pueblo County. Closing all three units reduces Colorado’s greenhouse gas emissions 20.5%.

Nuclear power could replace Comanche 3’s lost generation and actually add jobs and tax base. Xcel Energy, which owns two-thirds of Comanche 3, has paid Pueblo County and its various library, re and

In a world seemingly driven by self-interest and personal gain, one might wonder: Is altruism still alive? Has the essence of sel essness faded away amidst the chaos of modern society? ese questions loom large, prompting us to re ect on the nature of human kindness and compassion in an era often characterized by individualism, the need for instant grati cation, and personal and professional competition.

Altruism, at its core, is the act of sel essly helping others without expecting anything in return. It’s a fun-

Plotting a Pueblo beyond coal

other jurisdictions about $25 million a year in property taxes. Holy Cross pays $1.3 million and CORE Electrical Cooperative, the third owner, $4.6 million. e total, in 2021, was $31 million.

An advanced nuclear plant would deliver $95 million in property taxes, according to a task force appointed by Xcel Energy, plus 300 jobs, compared to the 77 that will be lost when Comanche 3 closes, and at wages of up to $200,000 a year.

e task force, relying primarily upon experts supplied by Xcel, concluded that a new natural gas plant combined with carbon capture and sequestration was the next best but much inferior option.

As for solar, Pueblo County already has oodles of it—and more will come. But the task force correctly noted the economic bene ts of solar to Pueblo can never replace those of a big coalred power plant. Hydrogen and various energy storage technologies also come up short.

Xcel itself has not said what it wants to do. e company must submit what is called a Just Transition electric resource plan to state regulators by June 1. e plan is supposed to identify what new electric generation could be cost-e ectively placed in

Pueblo County.

e task force report warns against just transition being an “empty slogan.” Fair enough. But does just transition mean disregarding cost and safety considerations?

Nuclear has a reputation for costly overruns. Recent experiences in the United States have not helped. Two reactors in Georgia came in at $35 billion, double original estimates. In Idaho, the plug was pulled recently on another plant with a rising price tag. China is building lots of nuclear reactors, owing partly to lower labor costs and fewer regulations.

Lacking consensus

Pueblo lacks consensus about its future. at was clear during a recent town hall in Pueblo attended by more than 600 people. Included were about 100 people wearing yellow-green T-shirts that identi ed the wearers as members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers — and supporters of nuclear energy!

Opponents included speakers who objected to storing radioactive wastes in Pueblo. One warned of impaired property values within 10 miles of the plant, including all of Pueblo.

Cost is the idea’s greatest vulnerability. An individual who reported 44 years experience in nuclear, rst in submarines and then a nuclear power plant, waved away safety concerns. Cost, though, was a problem.

Cost was also cited by a visitor from

Is altruism still alive?

damental aspect of human nature that has been celebrated and debated throughout history. From ancient philosophical teachings to modern psychological studies, the concept of altruism has fascinated thinkers and scholars alike.

However, in today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, the prevalence

Boulder. She con dently predicted that state regulators charged with looking after the interests of Xcel customers would reject the idea. Pueblo itself is served by another utility, Black Hills Energy.

Her observation was not welcomed and her conclusion rejected by some because of where she’s from. But Xcel also delivers electricity to Alamosa and Sterling, Breckenridge and Ri e, Greeley and Grand Junction. Cost matters in all those places.

Which leaves us with the question of what will Xcel propose in June? Informed speculation suggests another natural gas plant. e technology is proven. e carbon capture component still needs work, though. Xcel has agreed to pay $15.9 million annually in property taxes on the idled coal plant through 2040, a decade after it closes. (Holy Cross has not been asked, a spokeswoman said).

What could work for Pueblo and its workers? I suspect it may somehow lie in Front Range passenger rail and continued investment by Pueblo in its own community amenities. It has water and it has land.

Nuclear energy may eventually solve its cost and waste problems. It has not yet.

Allen Best chronicles Colorado’s energy and water transitions at BigPivots.com, where you can nd a deeper dive on this particular topic.

of altruism seems to be increasingly questioned. Skeptics argue that selfinterest and personal gain drive much of human behavior, overshadowing acts of genuine kindness and compassion. Indeed, with the rise of social media and the glori cation of material wealth, altruism can sometimes feel like a quaint relic of the past, overshadowed by a culture of narcissism and self-promotion.

Yet, despite these challenges, examples of altruism continue to emerge, o ering glimpses of hope and inspiration. From individuals donating their

time and resources to volunteer organizations working tirelessly to uplift marginalized communities, acts of altruism are still woven into the fabric of our society, albeit often overshadowed by more sensationalized news stories.

Research in psychology and neuroscience suggests that humans are inherently wired for empathy and cooperation. Studies have shown that acts of kindness trigger the release of oxytocin, a hormone associated with

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Reasons to have a premarital agreement

Did you know that the most popular month to propose, not only in the U.S. but worldwide, is December according to theknot.com (2019) followed by February and August? What is the most popular month to get married? October, followed by September in second place, according to theknot. com (2023). Now that December is over, these newly engaged couples are beginning to think of everything that needs to be done in order to plan a wedding: the location, the guest list, the reception, the invitations, the wedding dress and the honeymoon. But don’t forget the prenuptial agreement. It may not be the most sexy or glamorous topic to discuss, but it could be the most important conversation throughout the entire wedding planning process.

the formation requirements, when the agreement is effective, what are unenforceable terms, the right of each party to be represented by an attorney and who pays for the attorney, and the determination of adequate nancial disclosure. A premarital agreement is not necessary in all situations; however, if any of the following scenarios apply, you probably need a premarital agreement:

• Either party has children from a previous relationship

• A party owns a business or is involved in a family-run business

reer to get married

I don’t view premarital agreements as negative or that having one leads to divorce, rather I view a premarital agreement as a positive in which the parties discuss today while they are in love, not angry or driven by emotion to jointly make the rules that will control tomorrow if the marriage does come to an end.

In Colorado, premarital agreements as well as marital agreements are controlled by the Uniform Premarital and Marital Agreements Act e ective July 1, 2014, which sets forth

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• Either party has signi cant assets that they want to protect

• One party is concerned about the other party’s debt

• A party is giving up a lucrative ca-

formidable obstacles, including cynicism and apathy.

e conversation may be uncomfortable or may be a delicate situation indicating lack of trust. However, the conversation should be addressed earlier rather than later. Each party needs ample time to discuss the subject at length, review the other party’s nancial disclosures, and obtain legal counsel in order to reach an understanding together. It is never a good idea to take a last-minute approach in the preparation of a premarital agreement because that could give the appearance of one party trying to coerce the other to sign the agreement without adequate time thereby making the agreement null and void.

Having a premarital agreement can be a powerful tool not only in the divorce process if it comes to that but it can be a powerful tool in the estate planning strategy of each spouse. Having a formal agreement will allow each party to maintain control over their assets and can serve as protection against state law that may otherwise dictate the estate distribution upon your passing.

A premarital agreement can provide both parties peace of mind. Contact Duncan Legal to schedule a consultation to discuss planning for your marital future.

Carolyn Moller Duncan’s Duncan Legal, PC is located in Centennial with a practice emphasis on estate plaanning, probate and trust administration. Carolyn has over 22 years of experience practicing law in Colorado. Carolyn is a member of the Colorado Bar, Trust & Estate Section, Family Law Section and Denver County Bar Association.

out expecting anything in return, it really will be a better than good life.

bonding and trust, suggesting that altruism may be deeply ingrained in our evolutionary biology. Experiments like the famous “prisoner’s dilemma” demonstrate that cooperation and mutual bene t often prevail over selfishness in social interactions.

However, the landscape of altruism has undoubtedly evolved in response to the challenges of the modern world. In an age when global crises like climate change and social inequality loom large, altruism is increasingly being rede ned on a larger scale. Movements advocating for environmental conservation, human rights, and social justice are fueled by the collective e orts of individuals united by a shared sense of altruistic purpose.

Technology has transformed the way we practice altruism, enabling us to connect with and support causes on a global scale. Crowdfunding platforms allow individuals to contribute to charitable projects and disaster relief e orts with the click of a button, democratizing philanthropy and empowering ordinary people to make a di erence. Yet, for altruism to thrive in the 21st century, it must contend with

e commodi cation of altruism, where acts of kindness are often exploited for personal gain or corporate branding, risks diluting its genuine essence. In an age where virtue signaling and performative activism abound, discerning genuine altruism from mere token gestures can be a daunting task.

However, despite these challenges, the spirit of altruism endures, fueled by the innate human desire to connect, empathize, and uplift one another. Whether it’s the neighbor who volunteers at a local food bank, the activist ghting for social change, or the stranger who o ers a helping hand in times of need, acts of altruism remind us of the power of compassion to transcend barriers and unite us in our shared humanity.

So, is altruism still alive in a selfcentric world? e answer lies not in grand gestures or lofty ideals but in the everyday kindnesses that de ne our interactions and shape our communities. While the forces of individualism and self-interest may sometimes seem overwhelming, the resilience of the human spirit and the inherent goodness within each of us o er hope for a future where altruism continues to thrive, illuminating the path towards a more compassionate world.

What if we all asked ourselves one simple question each day, “How can I help someone or be a di erence maker today?” And then, what would it look like if we actually lived out that spirit of helpfulness? I would love to hear your story or thoughts on altruism at gotonorton@gmail.com and when we can simply help others with-

Michael Norton is an author, a personal and professional coach, consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator of individuals and businesses, working with organizations and associations across multiple industries. FROM

to eliminate any remnants of leavened bread, or chametz, to prepare for Passover. Ancient Catholic tradition dedicates the three days after Palm Sunday to a comprehensive home cleaning in preparation for Easter.

Deep cleaning the house is a tradition leading up to the Lunar New Year, sometimes known as the Spring Festival in China, to sweep out disease and bad luck before the new year.

And, in the weeks leading up to the Persian or Iranian New Year, Nowruz — which falls on the spring equinox — families practice a deep-cleaning tradition called kh ne-tak n . Translated to English, the practice is called “shaking the house” and involves more than just physical bene ts.

“Just as one cleans one’s place of residence from dirt and debris, one should also clean the inner self from all impurities to prepare for a better life in the New Year,” journalist Leila Imeni wrote in Iran Daily.

In the eyes of health and cleaning experts, spring can be a great time to cleanse and declutter your spaces — both physical and mental — and set yourself up for a great season ahead.

Clean space, happy mind

Local cleaning service provider Lindsay Buck said her team sees an increase in demand in the springtime. She owns Bucket & Shine, which provides one-time and recurring cleaning services to homes in the northwest Denver metro area.

“We de nitely see an uptick in the one-time deep cleanings” in the spring, she said.

Buck said she thinks people want their houses clean after they’ve been “cooped up” inside them all winter. She said having a clean home can also improve mental health, which people might desire as the new season begins.

“A clean space equals a happy mind,” she said. “When you walk into a room that’s all cluttered … it makes you feel a little bit overwhelmed, closedin, anxious.”

A writer from the 19th century, Susan Fenimore Cooper, agreed about this freshening bene t of “the great spring house cleaning.”

SPRING CLEANING YOUR HOME, HEALTH AND HEART

Local experts explain physical, mental and emotional benefits of cleaning as springtime arrives

BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

As the sun comes out and plants begin to bloom, springtime brings symbols of rebirth and a fresh start. For many, this means opening the windows

and getting to work dusting, scrubbing, wiping and vacuuming their homes.

With ties to several cultural and religious traditions, spring cleaning provides an opportunity for people to cleanse and declutter.

In Jewish custom, families clean their homes

In her 1850 novel “Rural Hours,” she described the spring cleaning process, which some researchers say was common in those days to rid homes of dust and grime from a long winter. Wood and coal-burning stoves were common, which left layers of lth to be cleaned come spring.

“Topsy-turvy is the order of the day,” Cooper wrote, describing curtains and carpets hanging out of doors, beds in the hallway, chairs upside down and the ceiling “in possession of the whitewash brush.”

But despite calling house cleaning one of “the necessary evils of life,” Cooper highlighted its mental reward.

“It must be confessed, however, that after the great turmoil is over — when the week, or fortnight, or three weeks of scrubbing, scouring, drenching are passed, there is a moment of delightful repose in a family,” she wrote. “ ere is a refreshing consciousness that all is sweet and clean from garret to cellar; there is a purity in the neighborhood.”

Several cleaning products sold at Refillary.

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Cooper’s experience is backed by experts, like Dr. Jaya Kumar, the chief medical o cer at Swedish Medical Center, who says cleaning can have a positive impact on one’s mental health.

Kumar said some studies have shown that having a clean space can help reduce anxiety and stress, improve concentration and make people sleep better.

“For some people, the act of cleaning helps them destress,” she added. “It’s like a focused work — when doing something, it helps them destress and let go of other thoughts.”

Health and cleanliness

Kumar said cleaning also provides physical health bene ts, especially in the spring.

“Our take on cleaning is that it shouldn’t be bad for you, or for your house or for the planet,” she said. “All of our household cleansers and our laundry detergents, dish soaps and everything else you need to keep a tidy home fall into that.

ey don’t have nasty ingredients, they’re not going to cause you cancer, they’re not going to kill the sh.”

Grolbert sells many cleaners, including singleingredient cleaners like vinegar, baking soda and citric acid, in customizable quantities so people can re ll containers to reduce the use of plastic. She also sells reusable cleaning tools to replace single-use sponges and paper towels.

Cleaning the mind and heart

Beyond physical cleaning, some say springtime o ers an opportunity for re ection and self-care.

“You’ve accumulated dust, mold, mildew and dander all over your house because you haven’t ventilated much — everything is closed during winter,” she said. “All of that kind of piles up and causes allergies, asthma and respiratory problems, and that process of cleaning would help

Having a lot of clutter in the house can also create opportunities for accidents, Kumar said, so picking up and organizing one’s home can keep

“We, at the hospital, really see a lot of elderly falls,” she said. “I can’t tell you enough how important it is to have your house decluttered when you have elderly (individuals) around.”

Kumar said the trauma center at Swedish Medical Center receives many older patients su ering hip fractures from trip-induced falls. Reducing clutter also reduces opportunities for kids to ingest or choke on objects, she said.

Beyond eliminating dust and clutter, Kumar said cleaning is important to maintain a germfree environment.

JaLisa Williams, a social worker, clinician and Metro State University of Denver professor, said a lot of people notice that their homes get messier when there is a lot on their minds. is shows how our internal experience can be replicated in our external environments, she said.

e spring re ects the start of the new year in many cultures, Williams said, including communities that follow the astrological calendar. As the new year begins, it’s a good time to re ect on and cleanse mental and emotional spaces, she said.

“We’re going into this new year, but you still have a lot of old mental and emotional baggage,” she said. “So, how do you actually create a full balance, so you can come in actually clean and ready to enter the new year and to be lled with other things?”

Williams recommends rest as one way to “clean” the internal space.

“If our brains are always going, our bodies are always trying to go, we are unable to actually tap into what is happening in our internal space,” she said.

Mindfulness practices like yoga, meditation tai chi and walking are also great ways to empty the mind and cultivate inner peace to approach change and hardship, she said.

“Just having those high-touch surface areas clean by wiping away (germs) will be helpful,” she said, especially with the u, RSV and COVID going around.

e cleaning process also requires movement, which can be good exercise and boost endorphins, Kumar said.

“If you are doing rigorous cleaning, like mopping, vacuuming — even if you do it for 30 minutes, you’ve burnt around 100 calories,” she said.

When cleaning, Kumar said it is important to be careful about what products a person uses. Some cleaning agents can cause nose and throat irritation or respiratory problems, she said.

People can check the safety of products on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s “Safer Choice” website, she said. Also, it’s important to ventilate while cleaning.

Some shops, like Re llary in Parker, center their business around providing clean products that are non-carcinogenic and not bad for the planet. Adrienne Grolbert started the low-waste, re ll company in 2022, where she sells household and cosmetic cleaners.

“I think self-care has been a hot topic concept for the last few years, and I think (we’ve) wrapped it up into facials and vacation,” she said. “But in reality, that self-care is very deep work. When we are thinking about how can we integrate mindfulness, it’s because we’re trying to create this sense of peace or empowerment, so then we can actually navigate the things that are pressuring us.”

Cultivating a community you care about — and leaning on it — is another way to clean your inner self, Williams said.

“Are these people bringing out the best in me?

Am I bringing out the best in them?” she said.

In some cases, cultivating a “clean” community for a person could mean having hard conversations, letting relationships go or showing appreciation, Williams added.

For those who choose to clean their homes this spring, Williams said to take it space by space, room by room, be gentle with yourself and lean on community members for support if needed.

A bathtub in a home, before (left) and after (right) being cleaned by sta from Bucket & Shine.

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Refillary o ers household cleaners and other products for customers to refill their own containers.

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A sparkling kitchen after Bucket & Shine employees finished cleaning it. PHOTO COURTESY OF BUCKET & SHINE

PV alum Knecht gears up for NCAA Tournament

in the Southeastern Conference (SEC), he was dominating Colorado courts at Prairie View High School in Henderson.

BY JOHN RENFROW JRENFROW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Ahead of March Madness, perhaps the best player in men’s college basketball this season, of course, is from the Colorado Community Media area.

He’s Dalton Knecht, and before he was named the Player of the Year

Now at Tennessee, Knecht has his Volunteers sitting pretty as a No. 2 seed in the Midwest pool of the NCAA Tournament. Countless brackets have Tennessee primed for a deep run in the tourney. Knect is the main reason.

e fth-year senior transferred to Tennessee after two seasons at the University of Northern Colorado. e move was a splash for the Volunteers, who now enjoy over 21

Guard Dalton Knecht of the Tennessee Volunteers dunks during the game between the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Tennessee Volunteers at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina. COURTESY PHOTO

Dalton Knecht, former Prairie View basketball star, named SEC Player of the Year

Spirit coach and volunteer Virginia Lorbeer dies

Coaches, o cials remember beloved local legend

BY STEVE SMITH SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

A well-known gure in the Colorado high school coaching and volunteer ranks has passed away after an illness. Virginia Lorbeer, who helped spirit become a sanctioned sport in the 1990s, was 82.

Lorbeer coached the rst 5A state championship squad at Montbello High School when the meet was for cheerleading only. e Colorado High School Activities Association said through her e orts, spirit became sanctioned in 1991, the same year that Standley Lake High School won the state poms title. She was the

coach for the Gators at the time.

Peers took to social media with words of praise and thanks as news of Lorbeer’s passing on March 15 spread.

One said, “She was a coach who epitomized what it means to be a coach. Not just of her own team, but of everyone she met. She was so thoughtful, encouraging, and steadfast. She met everyone with kindness and that beaming smile.”

She was born May 31, 1941, in Denver, to Earl C. and Alice L. (Schlemeyer) Lorbeer. She earned a bachelor of science degree in education and English from Fort Hays State in Kansas in 1963 and a master of arts in secondary school administration from the University of Colorado in 1973. Lorbeer did post-grad work at the University of Northern Colorado from 1977 to 1979.

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Teaching, coaching in her DNA

Lorbeer was a teacher of business education and a sponsor of the school pep club and cheerleaders at Manual High School from 1964 to 1981. She moved over to Montbello High School, where she taught business education and was the director of student activities for the school. She also spent time as a passenger relations agent for Trans World Airways at the old Stapleton Airport.

According to the Canon City Record, Lorbeer’s name adorns a coaching scholarship handed out at the state spirit tournament each year. e scholarship honors a spirit coach “whose dedication to their program and support of school and community sets them apart from others in the sport,” the Record reported in 2022.

She was on the board of the Colo-

rado High School Coaches Association, which inducted her into its hall of fame shortly before Lorbeer died. She received the organization’s Don DesCombes Award for distinguished service in 2022. e Colorado High School Activities Association inducted her into its hall of fame in 2000.

Helping where help was needed

Volunteering was part of Lorbeer’s history with CHSAA as well. She volunteered at the state basketball tournament from 1973 until last year. She was in charge of the volunteers who ran the statistics program.

“She rotated games among the (stat) teams,” said veteran basketball and football o cial Mike Contreraz.

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points per game at a 46.5% eld goal percentage from Knecht.

At Prairie View High School, Knecht averaged 21 points and 6.5 rebounds as a senior in 201819.

e 6-foot-6 guard has had massive games throughout the

2023-24 season, including:

A career-high 40 points against Kentucky  37 points at North Carolina  36 points at Georgia  39 points against Florida  25 points against Alabama  32 points at Vanderbilt  31 points against South Carolina  39 points against Auburn. Keep an eye out for Knecht and Tennessee as teams advance in the next few days. Find more stats and accolades of Knecht at ESPN.com.

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“If you worked the semi nals one year, you worked the title game the next year. I enjoyed working for and working with her.”

Rick Hergenreder, a retired veteran basketball o cial in Colorado, worked with Lorbeer at the state high-school basketball tournament – “close to 30 years,” he said.

“She was always very organized and ready to go and one of the last to leave,” Hergenreder said. “I also worked with her at the state track meet. She worked the gate checking in athletics and always had a smile for all those who came through.”

For her volunteer e orts, CHSAA presented Lorbeer with its Distinguished Service Award in 1995.

“She was very concerned that the individual did the job right,” Contreraz said. He and Lorbeer worked the state tournament for close to 30 years. “She didn’t come down hard. She pointed out the concern and encouraged you not to make the same mistake.”

Not just a figure, but a friend

“From the rst day I met you, I felt like I had been in your life as long as I can remember,” said Skyview High School girls basketball coach Chris Kemm. “Your support, your genuine being, and genuine love and support. I will miss all the cards and notes you leave behind every event, and your constant support that only a coach knows how to give.”

“She was a very kind, very caring person,” Contreraz said. “She was an easy person to talk to, and it was easy to get to like her. She had a soft voice. You had to strain your ears to hear her.”

Funeral services are pending through Keithley Funeral Homes and CrematoryBrock’s Chapel in Hays.

“You fought so valiantly to be there for everyone, and there is no telling how far your reach went,” Kemm said. “Heaven needed a new coach to coach the coaches. And boy, heaven got the best one.”

“She volunteered at CHSAA for many state championships,” Hergenreder said. “She seemed to have endless energy with everything she did. I will miss seeing her this year at track.”

Outside the world of poms, volunteer work and cheerleading, she was a friend.

“She was more concerned that you did everything right for your bene t,” Contreraz said. “If you did it right and worked hard, it was for you. It was the only way you were going to be successful. She had a big heart, and she cared about you. at’s what she wanted.” FROM PAGE 15

Guard Dalton Knecht of the Tennessee Volunteers celebrates during the game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the Tennessee Volunteers at the Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn.

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BY ANN SCHIMKE CHALKBEAT COLORADO

Lawmakers hope to expand child care aid

Colorado helps about 17,000 lower-income families pay for child care each year through its child care subsidy program. at’s only a fraction of the families eligible for assistance, and yet there are millions of dollars left on the table every year.

eresa Ramirez, a single mother in Fort Collins, can attest to one reason why. Although she submitted her annual renewal paperwork early, a lag in getting it processed forced her to quit working for weeks after her baby’s subsidy was canceled.

Now, lawmakers are considering a bill that would overhaul the program, making it easier for families to access, boosting aid for some families, and making it more attractive for providers who accept subsidies.

e bill would also cover full tuition for child care employees with kids in child care regardless of family income — a major bene t given the industry’s chronically low wages.

House Bill 24-1223, sponsored by three Denver area Democrats, was heard in the House Health and Human Services Committee on March 12.

e proposed improvements to Colorado’s subsidy program — ofcially called the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program or CCCAP — come at a time when many families are struggling with the cost of living and some childcare providers are raising tuition to cover their expanding costs. While lawmakers and advocates say it’s high time for xes that allow more families to get subsidies and entice more childcare providers to accept them, one of the

bill’s co-sponsors said the price tag could be large. State legislative sta have not yet released the bill’s scal note, a detailed analysis of how much it will cost.

Kyle Piccola, vice president of communications and advocacy at Healthier Colorado, said he’s pleased the state is taking a “big holistic approach” to the childcare subsidy bill.

Colorado’s $156 million child care subsidy program is funded by the federal government, the state, and counties. It’s available to homeless families as well as lower-income families in which parents are working, looking for work, or going to school. Most families who qualify for subsidies still pay a portion of child care costs in the form of a co-pay.

Several advocates and providers interviewed said the subsidy appli-

cation, which is di erent in every county, can be invasive and intimidating. at can lead parents to skip it even if they need the help.

Nearly two-thirds of the state’s 64 counties use less than 75% of their subsidy dollars annually and this year, the program is on track to have up to $7 million in leftover funding, according to the Colorado Department of Early Childhood.

“It’s underutilized,” Garcia said.

More aid for families and incentives for child care providers

e bill would make a number of changes required by newly released federal rules aimed at reducing the cost of child care and some changes that are Colorado speci c. Key provisions of the bill include:

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Limiting parent co-pays to no more than 7% of family income, down from the current cap of 14%.

Creating a uniform statewide application that doesn’t ask for extraneous information, such as custody agreements or child immunization records.

Allowing families to get or continue receiving child care aid for 90 days while their application or renewal paperwork is being reviewed, a provision that will help parents start working immediately and keep children in care.

Paying child care providers who accept subsidies based on the number of subsidized children enrolled, not on the number of days those children attend. Currently, providers can lose money for days the child is absent above the number allowed by their county.

Making child care employees eligible for full subsidies regardless of their family income.

Overall, the bill aims to better serve families that currently receive subsidies, attract new ones, and incentivize more child care providers to accept subsidies.

is year, nearly 26,000 Colorado children get subsidized care through the program, only about 11% of eligible children, according to estimates from Healthier Colorado. Just over 2,000 child care providers accept state subsidies, fewer than half of the state’s providers.

What parents and providers are saying Ramirez, who lives with her four children in Fort Collins, described CCCAP subsidies as a lifeline that allowed her to work starting when her youngest child, 13-month-old Sarai, was six weeks old.

Ramirez brings home about $1,300 a month from her work cleaning houses. Her co-pay is $4 a month

at e Family Center/La Familia, a family resource center that runs a highly rated child care program in the northern Colorado city. Her daughter loves it there, she said.

But when Ramirez lost her subsidy after her renewal application stalled, she had to bring Sarai home and decline all cleaning jobs.

Under the bill, such cancellations would be averted by giving families what’s called “presumptive eligibility,” essentially a 90-day grace period in which subsidies would start or continue while o cials review applications or renewals.

Corinne Bernhardt, executive director of Young Peoples Learning Center in Fort Collins, said the plan to give full subsidies to employees will help about a quarter of her 25 sta members. It will also make it easier to hire new employees amid industry-wide labor shortages.

e center’s current sta discount for child care isn’t always enough to get quali ed candidates with young

children in the door, she said.

“To have to say, ‘Well, we can give you a 50%-o discount, but it’s still going to cost you $1,500 a month to bring your kid here, but we’re only going to pay you $17 an hour,’ a lot of people are like, ‘OK, I guess I’m just going to stay home,’” she said.

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Colorado’s child care subsidy program is underutilized even as many parents in the state struggle to pay for child care.

PHOTO BY ERIN KIRKLAND FOR CHALKBEAT

REAL ESTATE & RENTAL

Home for Sale

Contact on site manager at:

Platte Valley Terrace Apartments

611 Miller Ave., Brighton, CO 80601

Call 719-985-0235 or email: jenidocs@gmail.com

TDD 800-659-2656

“This institution is an equal opportunity provider, and employer.”

We have a rare fully remolded property with rare fully permitted Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU) near the west highlights. The property is 95% completed to allow for customization. The property has an amazing open space kitchen with a large master bed room, large walk in closet and wow en-suite bathroom.

The property is superb for entertaining with a large deck and breakfast nook.

The larger master bedroom has skylights so you can see the stars at night. The kitchen is a must see with the best thing about the property being the open space kitchen and amazing floor plan.

The property is 1,560 square feet with a completely separate 560 sq. foot ADU with 2 car garage and space for RV parking--the unit has solar.

The property is an outstanding family home, all on one level, if financing is required the payment can be offset by renting out the Main Unit or ADU -and live in the other -- to offset the monthly payment. The short term rental (STR) market is always thriving in the central Colorado area with so many individuals and families that want to come to Colorado for an adventure and see the myriad of attractions Red Rocks Parks, Garden of the Gods, Buffalo overlook, The Air Force Academy, Estes Park or of course to check out our great skiing, food and and beer. If you decide to take advantage of the STR market we will list the property on Air BNB and or VRBO for no charge and run the rental for 90 days at no charge and hand over to you turnkey.

We offer partial owner financing with a 720 FICO score, or higher, and at least $25K in savings IE Retirement Plan. The home has solar so there will limited power bills and for the young buyer we are offering a 2-1 buydown.

Any buyer who does not take the 2-1 buydown and does give a full price offer, can instead get a custom package for $20,000.00. The upgrades could include and of these: Private garden, class 4 roof, custom front porch, hottub, man cave in the garage or custom tile and paint throughout the home, RV parking or off street parking for the ADU.

2023DR1739

2023DR1317 SHANNON ALARID VS EUGENE ALARID

ALANA PERCY

Clerk of the Combined Court

Date: March 20, 2024

By: Andrea Rivera Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. BSB3063

First Publication: March 28, 2024

Last Publication: March 28, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO

ADAMS COUNTY COMBINED COURT

Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601

CONSOLIDATED NOTICE OF PUBLICATION – ALLOCATION OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Notice is hereby given that in the following proceedings filed in the Court under the Uniform Dissolution of Marriage Act, the Court has found that due diligence has been used to obtain personal service of process within the State of Colorado or that efforts to obtain the same would have been to no avail.

Pursuant to C.R.S. 14-10-107(4)(a), one publication of the following shall be published once during the month of 2023. A copy of the Petition

and Summons may be obtained from the Clerk of the Combined Court. Default judgment may be entered against you if you fail to appear or file a response within 35 days of this publication.

Case Number Names of Parties

2023DR1026 RASHAWNDA SMITH VS JURLANI STANDFORD

2023DR1265 ROBERT MULLINS VS ROCHELLE PAGE

2024DR100 LINDSAY HANDY VS MICHAEL PEREIRA

2024DR116 MARIA BAUTISTA VS HUGO QUEZADA OLIVAS

2023DR30881 LIDIA QUINTANA MORENO VS EDUARDO ALVARADO ROCHA

ALANA PERCY Clerk of the Combined Court

Date: March 20, 2024

By: Andrea Rivera

Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. BSB3062

First Publication: March 28, 2024

Last Publication: March 28, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

Town of Lochbuie, Colorado Ordinance No. 2024-693

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOCHBUIE, COLORADO REPEALING AND READOPTING SECTION 10-10-10 OF THE LOCHBUIE MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO FIREWORKS

Ordinance No. 2024-693 was passed at the March 19, 2024, regular meeting of the Town Board and will take effect on April 28, 2024. The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the Town Clerk’s Office, 703 Weld County Road 37, Lochbuie, CO 80603 and on the Town’s website at: Lochbuie.org

Heather Bowen Town Clerk

Legal Notice No. BSB3065

First Publication: March 28, 2024

Last Publication: March 28, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

City of Brighton

Public Notice

BRIGHTON HOUSING AUTHORITY 3-BEDROOM PROJECT-BASED VOUCHER

NOTICE OF WAITING LIST OPENING

The Brighton Housing Authority (BHA) will begin accepting applications for its project-based voucher (PBV) program. Specifically:

•Jessup Apartments (three-bedroom)

•Windmill Ranch Apartments (three-bedroom)

Applications will be available beginning: Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 10:00 A.M.

Applications will be available online only at www. brightonhousingauthority.org. Applications will not be available for in-person pickup at BHA offices. Unless there is a reasonable accommodation for a person with disabilities, only applicant families who qualify for a three (3) bedroom unit

under BHA occupancy standards will be eligible for placement on these PBV waiting lists. Any qualified and eligible applications submitted will be placed on the appropriate PBV waiting lists according to current BHA admissions preferences and HUD requirements.

These applications are separate and distinct from the tenant-based voucher lottery program. Families who applied to the tenant-based lottery last year are encouraged to apply to these lists if they qualify for a three-bedroom unit under BHA occupancy standards.

If you are a person with disabilities and are in need of a reasonable accommodation in order to apply, please call BHA offices at 303-6552160 or contact the agency thorough the above listed website.

These waitlists will close without further notice once enough applications have been received.

Legal Notice No. BSB3045

First Publication: March 14, 2024

Last Publication: March 28, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

ORDINANCE NO.

INTRODUCED BY: Green

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, GRANTING A PERPETUAL EASEMENT TO PUBLIC SERVICE OF COLORADO, OVER A PORTION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID EASEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY

WHEREAS, the City of Brighton, Colorado (the “City”) owns real property generally located in the northwest quarter of Section 6, Township 1 South, Range 66 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, County of Adams, State of Colorado, and identified by Adams County Assessor Parcel No. 2023000060 (the “Property”); and

WHEREAS, Public Service Company of Colorado has requested a perpetual easement over a portion of the Property for the installation and maintenance of utility facilities (the “Easement”); and

WHEREAS, Article 17.3 of the City of Brighton Home Rule Charter provides that: “Council may not mortgage or encumber . . . real or personal property except by ordinance ….;” and

WHEREAS, City staff has negotiated and presents to the City Council for approval the Grant of Easement, attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Grant of Easement”); and

WHEREAS, Exhibit A to the Grant of Easement more particularly describes the proposed location of the Easement; and

WHEREAS, a valid purpose for the Easement may include the expansion of gas utilities to the residents of the City; and

WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that the terms of said Grant of Easement are reasonable, and that it is in the best interests of the City to grant the Easement.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The Easement is hereby approved.

Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the Grant of Easement

on behalf of the City in substantially the form presented at this meeting, with such technical additions, deletions, and variations as the City Attorney may deem necessary or appropriate and not inconsistent with this Ordinance, and to undertake such actions as may be necessary to finalize and enforce said Grant of Easement on behalf of the City.

Section 3. As provided in City Charter Section 5.9(A), this Ordinance, either as presented or as amended, shall be published in full as it was adopted after the initial reading. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five days after its final publication, as provided in City Charter Section 5.8, except as set forth herein.

INTRODUCED, PASSED ON FIRST READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED THIS 19th day of March, 2024.

CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO /s/GREGORY MILLS, Mayor

ATTEST:

/s/NATALIE HOEL, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/YASMINA GIBBONS, Deputy City Attorney

Legal Notice No. BSB3064

First Publication: March 28, 2024

Last Publication: March 28, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Summons and Sheriff Sale

Public Notice

COUNTY COURT, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO

Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601

Phone Number: 303-659-1161x143

Plaintiff: FARMINGTON HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

v. Defendant(s): DANNY LY

Case No.: 2023C042173

Div: 1

Attorney: Jeremy Brett Daz Fletcher, Esq.

Jeffrey B. Smith, Esq.

Firm Name: Altitude Community Law P.C.

Address: 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011

Phone Number: 303.432.9999

email: jfletcher@altitude.law and jsmith@altitude.law

Atty. Reg. #:55932 and 40490

File No. 9303.0567

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

TO: DANNY LY

You are hereby summoned and required to file with the Clerk of the Court an answer or other response to the complaint filed against you in this case. You are required to file your answer or other response on or before:

April 30, 2024 at 8:30 A.M., in the Adams County Court, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601.

The nature of this action is a proceeding in rem. The relief sought by the Plaintiff(s) is an Injunction which will affect the following property:

5504 E. 101st Place, Thornton, CO 80229 also known as SUB:FARMINGTON SUBD BLK:14

LOT:4, Adams County, Colorado (the “Property”).

If you fail to file your answer or other response on or before the date and time shown above, the relief sought may be granted by default by the Court without further notice.

Dated at , Colorado, this day of , 2024. CLERK OF THE COURT

By: Deputy Clerk

This summons is issued pursuant to Rule 304(e), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure. This form should not be used where personal service is desired.

WARNING: ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. IN SOME CASES, A REQUEST FOR A JURY TRIAL MAY BE DENIED PURSUANT TO LAW EVEN THOUGH A JURY FEE HAS BEEN PAID.

Legal Notice No. BSB3047

First Publication: March 21, 2024

Last Publication: April 18, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO

Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, 80601

Plaintiff: FRONTERRA VILLAGE FILING NO.3 HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation;

Defendants: PAMELA M. LUXFORD; EDWARD A. GRAU; WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; ADAMS COUNTY TREASURER; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION.

Attorneys for Plaintiff: THE DUPONT LAW FIRM, LLC

Stephane R. Dupont, #39425

Address: PO Box 1073, Castle Rock, CO 80104

Phone Number: (720) 644-6115

Case Number: 2023CV031157

Div.: Ctrm.

SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM

Under a January 13, 2024 Order on Motion for Default Judgment of Foreclosure and Order and Decree of Foreclosure in the above- captioned action, I am ordered to sell certain real property as follows:

Original Lienee(s)

Pamela M. Luxford & Edward A. Grau

Original Lienor

Fronterra Village Filing No. 3

Homeowners Association, Inc.

Current Holder of the evidence of debt Fronterra Village Filing No. 3

Homeowners Association, Inc.

Date of Lien being foreclosed January 23, 2023

Date of Recording of Lien being foreclosed January 24, 2024

County of Recording

Adams

Recording Information

2023000004109

Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness $1,338.08

Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof $10,468.46

Amount of Foreclosure Judgment entered January 13, 2023 $8,986.46

Public Notices

Description of property to be foreclosed:

LOT 5, BLOCK 17, FRONTERRA VILLAGE FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known as: 9776 Nucla Street, Commerce City, CO 80022

THE PROPERTY TO BE FORECLOSED AND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN.

THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The covenants of Plaintiff have been violated as follows: failure to make payments on said indebtedness when the same were due and owing.

NOTICE OF SALE

THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 9:00 A.M. o’clock A.M., on May 9 2024, at the Adams County Justice Center 1st floor Adams County Sheriff’s Civil Office, located at 1100 Judicial Center Dr, Brighton, CO 8060 to sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication:March 14, 2024

Last Publication: April 11, 2024

Name of Publication:

Brighton Standard Blade NOTICE OF RIGHTS

YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO LAW AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF THE STATUTES WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS ARE ATTACHED HERETO.

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE PURSUANT TO §38-38-104, C.R.S., SHALL BE FILED WITH THE OFFICER AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED.

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO §38-38-302, C.R.S., SHALL BE FILED WITH THE OFFICER NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE.

The name, address and telephone number of each of the attorneys representing the holder of the evidence of the debt is as follows:

Stephane R. Dupont

The Dupont Law Firm, LLC PO Box 1073 Castle Rock, CO 80104 Phone: 720-644-6115

E-mail: sdupont@dupontlawco.com

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Date: March 6, 2024.

By: Gene R. Claps Adams County Sheriff Adams County, Colorado

Statutes attached: §§38-37-108, 38-38-103, 3838-104, 38-38-301, 38-38-304, 38-38-305, and 38-38-306, C.R.S., as amended.

Legal Notice No. BSB3043

First Publication: March 14, 2024

Last Publication: April 11, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Misc. Private Legals

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO

Court Address:1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton, CO 80601

Plaintiff: PARKSIDE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 2 HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation vs.

Defendants: THE MARJORIE M MCCANDLESS IRREVOCABLE TRUST; FRANK BECKA INDIVIDUALLY AND AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE MARJORIE M MCCANDLESS IRREVOCALBLE TRUST; THE ESTATE OF CHRISTINE BECKA aka CHRISTINE BEKA; ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF MARJORIE M MCCANDLESS; and ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF CHRISTINE BECKA

Case No: 2024CV030030

Division: C

Attorney for Plaintiff VIAL FOTHERINGHAM LLP

Kathryn Willard, #50236, kathryn.willard@vf-law.com

Lisa Cancanon, #42043, lisa.cancanon@vf-law.com 12600 W. Colfax, Ste. C200 Lakewood, CO 80215

Phone: (720) 943-8811

File Number: COP105-019

SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION

The People of the State of Colorado

To the Defendants named above:

You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.

Please take notice that the Complaint requests foreclosure of a statutory and contractual lien, as well as judgment for past-due assessments and late fees, together with attorney fees and costs, in the amount of $14,428.86 as of January 4, 2024, plus all amounts coming due after the filing of the Complaint.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice.

This is an action originally filed January 4, 2024, and published in the Brighton Standard Blade beginning March 7, 2024, and ending April 4, 2024.

Dated: February 21, 2024

VIAL FOTHERINGHAM LLP

Lisa Cancanon, #42043

Attorney for Plaintiff

This summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4, C.R.C.P., as amended.

WARNING: A VALID SUMMONS MAY BE ISSUED BY A LAWYER AND IT NEED NOT CONTAIN A COURT CASE NUMBER, THE SIGNATURE OF A COURT OFFICER, OR A COURT SEAL. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONTACTING THE COURT TO OBTAIN FURTHER INFORMATION. YOU MUST RESPOND AS EXPLAINED IN THIS SUMMONS.

Legal Notice No. BSB3035

First Publication: March 7, 2024

Last Publication: April 4, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

Legal Notice of Annual Meeting of Members

The Annual Meeting of Members of UNITED POWER, INC. will be held Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at the Waymire Dome at the Riverdale Regional Park, located at 9755 Henderson Road in Brighton, Colorado. Members can attend in-person or via livestream. Instructions for participating in the meeting virtually can be found on the cooperative’s website at www. unitedpower.com.

The meeting will be for the purposes of electing directors, deciding on a bylaw amendment brought forward by the board of directors, con-

sidering and approving reports for the prior fiscal year, and transacting such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

This year there are elections in the following districts: North, Central, South, and Mountain for three-year terms. The candidates nominated by petition are Brian A. McCormick (incumbent) in the North District; Tim Erickson (incumbent) and Paige Wagner-Maul in the Central District; Brad Case (incumbent) in the South District; and Stephen Whiteside (incumbent) in the Mountain District. All Members are entitled to cast a vote for the director positions of every district, regardless of the district where the Member is domiciled.

Members will also be voting on a change to the bylaws as follows:

Shall there be an amendment to Article 4, Section 4 of the Bylaws of United Power, Inc. to lengthen the term a Director holds office from three (3) years to four (4) years?

4.04 Term: Each Director, except as provided in Section 4.07, shall be elected to hold office for a term of four (4) years, or until his or her successor has been elected and qualified. The terms of the directors shall be staggered so that the tenure of not more than one (1) Director from each district expires each year. The tenure of office of all Directors shall be subject to the provisions of these Bylaws.

Additional information including dates and times of forums to meet the candidates, how to cast a ballot, and deadlines for voting can be found at https://www.unitedpower.com/annual-meeting.

UNITED POWER, INC.

By: /s/Tamra Waltemath, Secretary

Legal Notice No. BSB3060

First Publication: March 28, 2024

Last Publication: March 28, 2024

Legal Notice No. BSB3059

First Publication: March 28, 2024

Last Publication: April 11, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Notice

DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, Colorado 80601

In the Interest of:

Melanie Duran

Respondent/Minor

Case Number: 2024 PR 30142

Division: T1

NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION

PURSUANT TO §15-10-401, C.R.S.

To: Juan Angel Duran

Last Known Address:

Unknown in Adams County

A hearing on the Amended Petition for Approval of Settlement of Claims Pursuant to Rule 62 of the Colorado Rules of Probate Procedure for the above Respondent/Minor. The Petition filed requests Court approval of the settlement and the net settlement funds will deposited in a restricted account.

A hearing will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued:

Date: May 10, 2024

Time: 9:00 a.m.

Courtroom: T1

Address:

https://judicial.webex.com/meet/D17-BRGTDIVT1

Meeting ID: 2590 929 2405

Phone: (720) 650-7664

Andrew Rogers, Attorney for Petitioner Maria Mosqueda Torres 1660 South Albion Street, Suite 1100 Denver, Colorado 80222

Legal Notice No. BSB3049

First Publication: March 21, 2024

Last Publication: April 4, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Legal

First

No. BSB3061

March 28, 2024

Last Publication: March 28, 2024

Publisher:

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Cheryl Ann Reffel, aka Cheryl A. Reffel, aka Cheryl Reffel, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30135

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before August 2, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Melissa Kaye Deaguero

Personal Representative 11460 Ironton Street Henderson, CO 80640

Legal Notice No. BSB3067

First Publication: March 28, 2024

Last Publication: April 11, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, Colorado 80601

In the Interest of:

Angel Duran

Respondent/Minor

Case Number: 2024 PR 30141

Division: T1

NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION

PURSUANT TO §15-10-401, C.R.S.

To: Juan Angel Duran

Last Known Address:

Unknown in Adams County

A hearing on the Amended Petition for Approval of Settlement of Claims Pursuant to Rule 62 of the Colorado Rules of Probate Procedure for the above Respondent/Minor. The Petition filed requests Court approval of the settlement and the net settlement funds will deposited in a restricted account.

A hearing will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued:

Date: May 10, 2024

Time: 9:00 a.m.

Courtroom: T1

Address:

https://judicial.webex.com/meet/D17-BRGT-

DIVT1

Meeting ID: 2590 929 2405

Phone: (720) 650-7664

Andrew Rogers, Attorney for Petitioner Maria Mosqueda Torres 1660 South Albion Street, Suite 1100 Denver, Colorado 80222

Legal Notice No. BSB3050

First Publication: March 21, 2024

Last Publication: April 4, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of VICTOR CHARLES SHOWALTER, aka VICTOR C. SHOWALTER, aka VICTOR SHOWALTER, aka VIC C. SHOWALTER, aka VIC SHOWALTER, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30152

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before July 21, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Deborah A. Ytterberg, Atty. Reg. #: 50895

CRAIG D. JOHNSON & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 8 Garden Center, Unit 2 Broomfield, CO 80020

Phone Number: 303-466-2335

FAX Number: 303-466-6342

E-mail: dytterberg@cdjlaw.com

Legal Notice No. BSB3048

First Publication: March 21, 2024

Last Publication: April 4, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Martha Ann Bradfield, a/k/a Martha Bradfield, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30107

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before July 21, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Justine Young

Personal Representative

30190 County Road 356 Buena Vista, CO 81211

Legal Notice No. BSB3051

First Publication: March 21, 2024

Last Publication: April 4, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

acommunity’swindow intothegovernment.Fromzoning regulations tolocalbudgets,governments

citizensofitsactionsasanessentialpart ofyourrighttoknow.Youknowwhereto look,whentolookandwhattolookforto beinvolvedas acitizen.Localnewspapers provideyouwiththeinformationyou needtogetinvolved.

Public Notices

Name Changes

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on February 29, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Adams County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Corey Jo Lauren Babi be changed to Korrie Jo Lauren Babi

Case No.: 24 C 33640

By: Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. BSB3053

First Publication: March 21, 2024

Last Publication: April 4, 2024

Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Children Services (Adoption/Guardian/Other)

Public Notice

STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ADAMS Division D1 No. 23JV30227

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE INTEREST OF:

Isabella Mondragon A Child(ren), and Concerning

Vanessa Mondragon, John Doe Respondents:

To the parents, guardian, or other respondents named above, GREETINGS: Vanessa Mondragon

You are hereby notified that a verified petition has been filed in the above named Court in which it is represented to the Court that said child are alleged to be dependent and neglected; for the reasons set forth more fully in said petition, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference for greater certainty.

You are further notified that the parent-child legal relationship may be terminated by this action, if prayed for in the petition.

You are further notified that the Court has set said petition for hearing on the 30th day of April, 2024 at the hour of 11:30 a.m. You are hereby notified to be and appear, at said time, before this Court located at the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601.

Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 19th day of March, 2024.

Alana Percy Clerk of the District Court

Legal Notice No. BSB3066

First Publication: March 28, 2024

Last Publication: March 28, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT

ADAMS COUNTY STATE OF COLORADO Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Dr. Brighton, CO 80601 Case Number: 23JA30041 Division T1

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF:

KEVIN BECHTEL

FOR THE ADOPTION OF A CHILD: JAMES TIBERIUS UTTER

NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION

To: Daryl James Utter, Respondent/parent:

Fort Lupton Press

6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SE1/4; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SE1/4, A DISTANCE OF 1082.00 FEET; THENCE S60°45’W, A DISTANCE OF 135.41 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WESTERLY R.O.W. LINE OF U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 85, SAID POINT BEING THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;

THENCE S58° 45’W, A DISTANCE OF 211.18 FEET; THENCE S55°03’W A DISTANCE OF 454.35 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89°19’30”W, A DISTANCE OF 405.42 FEET TO A POINT ON THE CENTERLINE OF THE PLATTEVILLE DITCH; THENCE ALONG SAID CENTERLINE BY THE FOLLOWING COURSES AND DISTANCES;

COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF COLORADO BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION THIRTY, TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH, RANGE SIXTY-SIX WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, FROM WHENCE THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION THIRTY BEARS S00° 20’40”W, AND WITH ALL BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO; THENCE ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION THIRTY, N89° 43’26”E A DISTANCE OF 385.26 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 59°17’18”W

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

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

You are further notified that said Petition is set for Hearing on April 3, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. in Division T1, Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601.

You are further notified that if you fail to appear For said hearing, the Court may terminate your Parental rights and grant the adoption as sought By the Petitioner.

Dated: February 1, 2024.

Legal Notice No. BSB3021

First Publication: February 29, 2024

Last Publication: March 28, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade ###

posted on the City’s website, www.fortluptonco.gov.

Further information is available through the City Planning and Building Department at (720) 928-4003

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS MAY ATTEND.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION

The Ewing Gravel Pit is located directly north of Fort Lupton in Weld County, CO in part of the Southeast ¼ (SE ¼) of Section 30, Township 2 North, Range 66 West, of the 6th Principal Meridian (PM) and part of the East ½ (E ½) of the Southwest ¼ (SW ¼) of Section 30, Township 2 North, Range 66 West, of the 6th Principal Meridian (PM). The legal description is as follows:

A PLAT OF A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE CITY OF FORT LUPTON, COLORADO, LOCATED IN THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

PARCEL A:

THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE 1/4) OF SECTION THIRTY (30), TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., EXCEPT THE TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED IN QUIT CLAIM DEED RECORDED MARCH 13, 1967 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 1501076, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE1/4) OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE

S32°57’W, 57.98 FEET; S46°21’W, 200.00 FEET; S59°36’W, 115.00 FEET; S84°25’45”W, 145.00 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT; THENCE ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 72.62 FEET (THE RADIUS OF SAID CURVE IS 48.64 FEET AND THE DELTA IS 85°32’45”); THENCE S01 ° 07’E, 304.28 FEET; S49°40’30”E, 65.07 FEET MORE OR LESS TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SE1/4 SECTION 30; THENCE N89° 51’E ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 1366.39 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WESTERLY R.O.W. OF U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 85; THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID R.O.W. LINE, A DISTANCE OF 1015. 84 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.

AND ALSO EXCEPTING A TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN SE1/4 OF SAID SECTION 30, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SE1/4; THENCE DUE EAST 720 FEET; THENCE NORTH 66° 24’ WEST 810 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 320 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; AND ALSO EXCEPTING A TRACT OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE SE 1/4 FROM WHICH POINT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 30 BEARS NORTH 2°26’ EAST, A DISTANCE OF 2640.6 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0°05’ EAST, 1619.0 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE; THENCE NORTH 60° 40’ EAST, A DISTANCE OF 137.5 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 30; THENCE ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 30, NORTH 0°05’ WEST, A DISTANCE OF 1551.8 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SE 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 30; THENCE ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 SOUTH 89°55’30” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 120.0 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, AND ALSO EXCEPTING THAT TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED BY WARRANTY DEED RECORDED JULY 11, 2001 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 2865029, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THAT PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION THIRTY, TOWNSHIP TWO NORTH, RANGE SIXTY-SIX WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN,

A DISTANCE OF 180.22 FEET; THENCE S54° 56’22”W A DISTANCE OF 94.45 FEET; THENCE S63 34’06W A DISTANCE OF 172.35 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 30; THENCE ALONG SAID WEST LINE N00° 20’40”E A DISTANCE OF 221.16 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. AND ALSO EXCEPTING THAT PARCEL CONVEYED TO THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF COLORADO IN DEED RECORDED FEBRUARY 3, 1964 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 1428041, COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF COLORADO.

PARCEL B:

A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST (SW 1/4) OF SECTION THIRTY (30), TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT A POINT 350 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 30; THENCE SOUTH 69° WEST 416 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 28° 45’ WEST 550 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 11° WEST 992 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 66° 24’ EAST 920 FEET; THENCE DUE NORTH 1970 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF COLORADO

Legal Notice No. FLP1021

First Publication: March 21, 2024

Last Publication: April 11, 2024

Publisher: Fort Lupton Press

Public Notice

ORDINANCE NO. 2024-1163

INTRODUCED BY: CARLOS BARRON

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT LUPTON, COLORADO, AMENDING SPECIFIC PROVISIONS OF THE FORT LUPTON MUNICIPAL CODE

INTRODUCED, READ, AND PASSED ON

FIRST READING, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED this 20th day of February 2024.

PUBLISHED in the Fort Lupton Press the 29TH day of February 2024.

FINALLY READ BY TITLE ONLY, PASSED AND ORDERED FINALLY PUBLISHED by title only this 19th day of March 2024.

PUBLISHED in the Fort Lupton Press the 28th day of March 2024.

EFFECTIVE (after publication) the 27th day of April 2024.

CITY OF FORT LUPTON, COLORADO

Zo Hubbard, Mayor

ATTEST:

Maricela Peña, City Clerk

Approved as to form: Andy Ausmus, City Attorney

Legal Notice No. FLP1025

First Publication: March 28, 2024

Last Publication: March 28, 2024

Publisher: Fort Lupton Press

Metropolitan Districts

Public Notice

Notice of Public Hearing on Petition for Inclusion Of Real Property into Recreation District

Frederick, Colorado - PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at 6:30 PM on April 17, 2024 the Board of Directors of the CARBON VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT will hold a public hearing to consider a Petition of Inclusion by BAREFOOT LAKES LLC to be included into the Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District’s boundaries with the following legal description of real property:

LEGAL DESCRIPTION – THAT CERTAIN

PORTION OF LOT B, RECORDED EXEMPTION NO: 1207-25-2 RE-4103, PER PLAT RECORDED JULY 15, 2005 AT RECEPTION NO. 3303561, IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF WELD COUNTY COLORADO, LOT A, RECORDED EXEMPTION NO 1207-25-2-RE1450, PER PLAT RECORDED OCTOBER 2, 1992 AT RECEPTION NO. 2305632 IN SAID RECORDS, LOT B, RECORDED EXEMPTION 1207-25-1RE1840, PER PLAT RECORDED MARCH 6, 1996 AT RECEPTION NUMBER 2479616 IN SAID RECORDS, AND A PARCEL OF LAND AS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT 2, ORDER FOR INCLUSION, RECORDED NOVEMBER 22, 2017 AT RECEPTION NUMBER 4354880 IN SAID RECORDS, ALL IN THE TOWN OF FIRESTONE, COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF COLORADO, LYING WITHIN THE NORTH HALF OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 68 WEST, 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SAID TOWN, COUNTY AND STATE, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE CENTER QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 25; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 25 SOUTH 88°45’03” WEST, A DISTANCE

OF 2,634.18 FEET TO THE WEST QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION;

THENCE ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER, NORTH 00°13’07” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 518.80 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT A, RECORDED EXEMPTION NO: 1207-25-2 RE-4103;

THENCE DEPARTING SAID WEST LINE AND ALONG THE SOUTH, EAST AND NORTH LINES OF SAID LOT A THE FOLLOWING 3 COURSES;

1) NORTH 88°54’53” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 480.00 FEET;

2) NORTH 23°22’49” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 282.43 FEET;

3) SOUTH 88°54’53” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 593.08 FEET TO SAID WEST LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER;

THENCE ALONG SAID WEST LINE, NORTH 00°13’07” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 1,207.04 FEET;

THENCE DEPARTING SAID WEST LINE, SOUTH 89°29’32” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 241.54 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE NORTHERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 700.00 FEET;

THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 04°04’53”, AN ARC LENGTH OF 49.86 FEET;

THENCE TANGENT TO SAID CURVE, NORTH 86°25’34” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 113.93 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 650.00 FEET;

THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 21°38’17”, AN ARC LENGTH OF 245.48 FEET;

THENCE TANGENT TO SAID CURVE, SOUTH 71°56’09” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 91.01 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE NORTHERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 500.00 FEET;

THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 20°38’57”, AN ARC LENGTH OF 180.20 FEET;

THENCE TANGETN TO SAID CURVE, NORTH 87°24’54” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 403.49 FEET;

THENCE NORTH 01°43’25” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 305.38 FEET;

THENCE NORTH 88°16’35” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 24.89 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT A;

THENCE ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT A, NORTH 01°10’17” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 411.50 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER SAID TO LOT A;

THENCE ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID

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LOT A AND THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT B, RECORDED EXEMPTION NO: 1207-25-2 RE4103, NORTH 88°49’43” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 1,301.26 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT B;

THENCE ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT B, SOUTH 00°24’22” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 1,285.42 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT B, RECORDED EXEMPTION 1207-25-1-RE1840;

THENCE ALONG THE NORTH, EAST AND SOUTH LINES OF SAID LOT B, RECORDED EXEMPTION 1207-25-1-RE1840 THE FOLLOWING 5 COURSES:

1) NORTH 88°47’23” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 2,634.69 FEET;

2) SOUTH 00°19’19” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 694.51 FEET;

3) NORTH 89°27’17” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 468.72 FEET;

4) SOUTH 00°19’17” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 92.57 FEET;

5) SOUTH 89°33’58” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 94.85 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID EXHIBIT 2, ORDER FOR INCLUSION PARCEL;

THENCE ALONG THE EAST, SOUTH AND WEST LINES OF SAID PARCEL THE FOLLOWING 3 COURSES:

1) SOUTH 00°00’00” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 39.86 FEET;

2) NORTH 90°00’00” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 200.00 FEET;

3) NORTH 00°00’00” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 38.35 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT B, RECORDED EXEMPTION 1207-25-1-RE1840;

THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, SOUTH 89°33’58” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 476.62 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT 3 IN CORRECTED INCLUSION ORDER, RECORDED AT RECEPTION NUMBER 4355555 IN SAID RECORDS;

THENCE ALONG THE EASTERLY, NORTHEASTERLY, NORTHERLY, WESTERLY, SOUTHWESTERLY AND SOUTHERLY LINES OF SAID LAST DESCRIBED PARCEL THE FOLLOWING 10 COURSES:

1) NORTH 00°00’00” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 22.37 FEET;

2) NORTH 25°13’09” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 300.00 FEET;

3) NORTH 90°00’00” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 122.61 FEET;

4) NORTH 00°00’00” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 262.13 FEET;

5) NORTH 90°00’00” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 200.00 FEET;

6) SOUTH 00°00’00” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 262.13 FEET;

7) NORTH 90°00’00” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 72.61 FEET;

8) SOUTH 25°13’09” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 300.00 FEET;

9) NORTH 90°00’00” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 28.51 FEET;

10) SOUTH 00°33’43” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 24.48 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT B, RECORDED EXEMPTION 1207-25-1RE1840;

THENCE ALONG THE SOUTH AND SOUTHEASTERLY LINES OF SAID LOT B THE FOLLOWING 5 COURSES:

1) SOUTH 89°33’58” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 465.45 FEET;

2) SOUTH 18°18’06” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 39.49 FEET;

3) SOUTH 45°41’32” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 104.86 FEET;

4) SOUTH 57°41’10” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 71.23 FEET;

5) NORTH 89°19’55” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 525.62 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT B, RECORDED EXEMPTION NO: 1207-25-2 RE-4103

THENCE ALONG SAID EAST LINE, SOUTH 00°24’22” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 444.36 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

CONTAINING AN AREA OF 178.366 ACRES, (7,769,641 SQUARE FEET), MORE OR LESS.

EXCEPTING THEREFROM A PARCEL OF LAND AS DESCRIBED IN SAID RECORDS AS EXHIBIT 5, EXCLUSION ORDER RECORDED AT RECEPTION NUMBER 4354880, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

COMMENCING AT SAID WEST QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 25, WHENCE THE CENTER QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION BEARS 88°45’03” EAST;

THENCE NORTH 44°14’41” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 1081.93 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING;

THENCE NORTH 00° 00‘00” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 200.00 FEET;

THENCE NORTH 90°00’00” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 200.00 FEET;

THENCE SOUTH 00°00’00” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 200.00 FEET;

THENCE NORTH 90°00’00” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 200.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

EXCEPTION PARCEL CONTAINING AN AREA OF 0.918 ACRES (40,000 SQ.FT.), MORE OR LESS.

ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM A PARCEL OF LAND AS DESCRIVES IN SAID RECORDS AS ST. VRAIN LAKE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1, RECORDED AT RECEPTION NUMBER 3487163, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

COMMENCING AT THE NORTH QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 25, WHENCE THE CENTER QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION BEARS SOUTH 00°24’22” EAST;

THENCE SOUTH 24°00’08” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 688.84 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, AND THE BEGINNING OF A NON-TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE NORTHWESTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 854.00 FEET, THE RADIUS POINT OF SAID CURVE

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BEARS NORTH 65°50’42” WEST; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE

THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 06°40’34”, AN ARC LENGTH OF 99.51 FEET;

THENCE TANGENT TO SAID CURVE SOUTH 30°49’52” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 218.55 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A NON-TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 418.00 FEET, THE RADIUS POINT OF SAID CURVE BEARS SOUTH 30°32’32”

WEST;

THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE

THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 28°26’26”, AN ARC LENGTH OF 207.49 FEET;

THENCE NON-TANGENT TO SAID CURVE, NORTH 08°24’19” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 70.78 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A NONTANGENT CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHEASTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 160.00 FEET, THE RADIUS POINT OF SAID CURVE BEARS NORTH 46°48’03” EAST;

THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 183°04’38”, AN ARC LENGTH OF 511.25 FEET;

THENCE NON-TANGENT TO SAID CURVE, SOUTH 58°36’32” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 123.79 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPTION PARCEL CONTAINING AN AREA OF 2.354 ACRES, (102,541 SQUARE FEET), MORE OR LESS.

THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL CONTAINS

A NET AREA OF 175.094 ACRES, (7,627,100 SQ. FT), MORE OR LESS.

Copies of the Petition and the legal description of the property is subject to the above-mentioned inclusion may be obtained from Bryan Hostetler, 151 Grant Avenue, Firestone, Colorado, 80520.

The public hearing will be held at the Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District Community Center located at 151 Grant Avenue, Firestone, CO, 80520, April 17, 2024 at 6:30 PM. Questions prior to the public meeting should be directed to Bryan Hostetler, Business and Finance Director, (303) 833-3660 Ext. 104.

All interested persons, municipalities or counties that may be able to provide service to the real property, shall appear at the public hearing and show cause, in writing, why the Board of Directors of the Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District should/should not adopt a final resolution and order approving the inclusion of the aboveidentified real property. The Board of Directors may continue the public hearing to a subsequent meeting. The failure of any person within the Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District to file a written objection shall be taken as an assent on his or her part to the inclusion of the property.

Dean Rummel, Executive Director

Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District

For more information or to view Petitions for Inclusion, please contact Bryan Hostetler at bhostetler@cvprd.com.

Legal Notice No. FLP1026

First Publication: March 28, 2024

Last Publication: March 28, 2024

Publisher: Fort Lupton Press

Misc. Private Legals

Public Notice

Legal Notice of Annual Meeting of Members

The Annual Meeting of Members of UNITED POWER, INC. will be held Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at the Waymire Dome at the Riverdale Regional Park, located at 9755 Henderson Road in Brighton, Colorado. Members can attend in-person or via livestream. Instructions for participating in the meeting virtually can be found on the cooperative’s website at www. unitedpower.com.

The meeting will be for the purposes of electing directors, deciding on a bylaw amendment brought forward by the board of directors, considering and approving reports for the prior fiscal year, and transacting such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

This year there are elections in the following districts: North, Central, South, and Mountain for three-year terms. The candidates nominated by petition are Brian A. McCormick (incumbent) in the North District; Tim Erickson (incumbent) and Paige Wagner-Maul in the Central District; Brad Case (incumbent) in the South District; and Stephen Whiteside (incumbent) in the Mountain District. All Members are entitled to cast a vote for the director positions of every district, regardless of the district where the Member is domiciled.

Members will also be voting on a change to the bylaws as follows:

Shall there be an amendment to Article 4, Section 4 of the Bylaws of United Power, Inc. to lengthen the term a Director holds office from three (3) years to four (4) years?

4.04 Term: Each Director, except as provided in Section 4.07, shall be elected to hold office for a term of four (4) years, or until his or her successor has been elected and qualified. The terms of the directors shall be staggered so that the tenure of not more than one (1) Director from each district expires each year. The tenure of office of all Directors shall be subject to the provisions of these Bylaws.

Additional information including dates and times of forums to meet the candidates, how to cast a ballot, and deadlines for voting can be found at https://www.unitedpower.com/annual-meeting.

UNITED POWER, INC.

By: /s/Tamra Waltemath, Secretary

Legal Notice No. FLP1022

First Publication: March 28, 2024

Last Publication: March 28, 2024 Publisher: Fort Lupton Press

All

District Court of Weld County, Colorado on or before July 28, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Linda Schreiber

Personal Representative

38258 South Golf Course Drive Tucson, AZ 85739

Legal Notice No. FLP1023

First Publication: March 28, 2024

Last Publication: April 11, 2024

Publisher: Fort Lupton Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of MARJORIE ANN PINT a/k/a MARJORIE M. PINT a/k/a MARG PINT , Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30106

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Weld County, Colorado on or before July 21, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Daniel Haney

Personal Representative 12287 W. Aqueduct Drive Littleton, Colorado 80127

Legal Notice No. FLP1020

First Publication: March 21, 2024

Last Publication: April 4, 2024

Publisher: Fort Lupton Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of KAREN MALLON aka KAREN B. MALLON, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30101

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Weld County, Colorado on or before July 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Timothy A. Mallon, Personal Representative c/o Kristofer M. Simms Caplan and Earnest LLC 3107 Iris Avenue, Suite 100 Boulder, CO 80301

Legal Notice No. FLP1019

First Publication: March 21, 2024

Last Publication: April 4, 2024

Publisher: Fort Lupton Press ###

Public Notices

ORDINANCE NO. 2024-1164

INTRODUCED BY: DAVID CRESPIN

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT LUPTON, COLORADO, APROVING AN INTERIM LOAN FROM COBANK, ACB IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $23,839,000; AUTHORIZING THE FORM AND EXECUTION OF THE INTERIM LOAN AGREEMENT AND PROMISSORY NOTE TO EVIDENCE SUCH LOAN; AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PROJECT; PRESCRIBING OTHER DETAILS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY ON SECOND AND FINAL READING.

WHEREAS, the City of Fort Lupton, Colorado (the “City”) is a political subdivision of the State of Colorado (the “State”), duly organized and existing as a statutory city under the laws of the State; and

WHEREAS, the members of the City Council of the City (the “City Council”) have been duly elected or appointed and qualified; and

WHEREAS, the City has previously acquired and developed certain properties and facilities for the collection, treatment and distribution of wastewater for the beneficial uses and purposes for which the wastewater has been or may be appropriated (the “System”); and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 95-675 adopted by the City Council on July 26, 1995, the City Council acted to recognize and conform the existence of the City’s existing water utility enterprise, sewer utility enterprise and storm water drainage facility enterprise as enterprises of the City within the meaning of Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution (TABOR), which ordinance was codified as Chapter 12 of the Fort Lupton Municipal Code (the “City Code”); and

WHEREAS, by Ordinance No. 98-733 adopted by the City Council on December 9, 1998, the City Council acted to amend Chapter 12 of the City Code (as amended, the “Enterprises Chapter”) to create and establish a combined water and sewer utility enterprise (the “Enterprise”); and

WHEREAS, the Enterprise is a government-owned business authorized to issue its own revenue bonds and receiving under 10% of annual revenue in grants from all Colorado state and local governments combined and it is hereby determined that the City’s operation of the System constitutes an enterprise within the meaning of Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution and Title 37, Article 45.1, C.R.S. (the “Enterprise Act”); and

WHEREAS, the City Council has heretofore determined that the interest of the City and the public interest and necessity demand and require the acquisition, construction, and completion of improvements to the System, including the construction of a new lift station and a force main that is 6.5 miles of pressurized pipeline to convey the wastewater from the Fort Lupton area to the Metro Northern WWTP for treatment, including design, engineering, legal, financing and administrative costs relating thereto, and any other costs incidental thereto (the “Project”); and

WHEREAS, the City Council has applied for a loan (the “RUS Loan”) from the United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Utility Service (the “RUS”), in order to finance the Project; and

WHEREAS the RUS requires that the City obtain interim financing to complete the construction of the Project, with such interim financing to be repaid from the proceeds of the RUS Loan after the completion of construction; and

WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that in order to finance all or a portion of the costs of the Project, it is necessary and advisable and in the best interests of the City (i) to enter into an interim loan agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) with CoBank, ACB, a federallychartered instrumentality of the United States (“CoBank”), pursuant to which CoBank shall loan the City an amount not to exceed $23,839,000 (the “Loan”) for such purposes, and (ii) to issue a promissory note (the “Note”) to CoBank to evidence the City’s repayment obligations under the Loan Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that in order to obtain the Loan it shall covenant that the Note shall be repaid with the proceeds of the RUS Loan, if obtained, at or prior to the maturity of the Note; and

WHEREAS, TABOR requires an election to incur any multiple fiscal year financial obligation unless such obligation is incurred for an enterprise; and

WHEREAS, under TABOR, an enterprise is a government-owned business authorized to issue its own revenue bonds and receiving under 10% of its annual revenue in grants from all Colorado state and local governments combined; and

WHEREAS, the System is a government-owned business authorized to issue its own revenue bonds (the “Enterprise”); and

WHEREAS, in 2023, the Enterprise received grants from all Colorado state and local governments combined which were less than 10% of the annual revenue of the Enterprise; and

WHEREAS, the City Council serves as the governing body of the Enterprise; and

WHEREAS, there have been presented to the City Council the forms of the Loan Agreement and the Note (collectively, the “Financing Documents”); and

WHEREAS, the Financing Documents shall constitute revenue obligations of the City, payable from the proceeds of the RUS Loan and the Net Revenues of the System (as defined in the Loan Agreement); and

WHEREAS, except for Loan Agreement dated as of December 5, 2022, between the Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority (the “CWRPDA”) and the City in the amount of $25,000,000 (the “2022 Loan”), the

City has not pledged nor hypothecated the Net Revenues derived or to be derived from the operation of the System, or any part thereof, to the payment of any loan, bonds, notes or for any other purpose, with the result that the Net Revenues may now be pledged lawfully and irrevocably to the payment of the Note with a lien subordinate to the 2022 Loan; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Title 31, Article 35, Part 4, C.R.S. (the “Sewer and Water Systems Act”), the Enterprise Act, and TABOR, the Financing Documents may be approved by the City Council without an election; and

WHEREAS, the forms of the Financing Documents are on file with the City Clerk; and

WHEREAS, the City Council desires to approve the form of the Financing Documents and other documents referenced therein, authorize the execution of the Loan Agreement, and authorize the execution and delivery of the Note; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 31-16-105, C.R.S., because of the urgent need for the financing of the Project and the limited availability of low or no interest loans, and in order to consummate the financing prior to the close of the calendar year, the City Council has determined that an emergency exists and that adoption of this Ordinance as an emergency measure on second and final reading is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety and welfare.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT LUPTON, COLORADO, ORDAINS:

Section 1. Recitals Incorporated. The foregoing recitals are made a part of this Ordinance.

Section 2.Determinations. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the Enterprise constitutes an enterprise under TABOR.

Section 3. Approvals, Authorizations, and Amendments. The forms of the Financing Documents presented at this meeting are incorporated herein by reference and are hereby approved. The City shall enter into and perform its obligations under the Financing Documents in the forms of such documents presented at this meeting, with such changes as are not inconsistent herewith and as are hereafter approved by the Mayor of the City (the “Mayor”), the City Administrator of the City (the “City Administrator”) or the Finance Director of the City (the “Finance Director”). The Mayor, the City Administrator, the Finance Director and City Clerk of the City (the “City Clerk”) each are hereby individually authorized and directed to execute the Financing Documents and to affix the seal of the City thereto, and further to execute and authenticate such other documents or certificates as are deemed necessary or desirable in connection therewith. The Financing Documents shall be executed in substantially the forms approved at this meeting.

The execution of any instrument or certificate or other document in connection with the matters referred to herein by any one or more of the Mayor, the City Administrator, the Finance Director, the City Clerk or by other appropriate officers of the City, are hereby authorized and shall be conclusive evidence of the approval by the City of such instrument.

Section 4.Election to Apply the Supplemental Act. Section 11-57-204 of the Supplemental Public Securities Act, constituting Title 11, Article 57, Part 2, C.R.S. (the “Supplemental Act”) provides that a public entity, including the City, may elect in an act of issuance to apply all or any of the provisions of the Supplemental Act. The City hereby elects to apply all of the provisions of the Supplemental Act to the Financing Documents.

Section 5.Delegation.

(a)Pursuant to Section 11-57-205 of the Supplemental Act, the City hereby delegates to the Mayor, the City Administrator or the Finance Director the independent authority to make any determination delegable pursuant to Section 11-57-205(1) of the Supplemental Act relating to and contained in the Financing Documents, including the following determinations, subject to the restrictions contained in paragraph (b) of this Section 5:

i) The interest rate on the Loan;

ii) The principal amount of the Loan;

iii) The amount of principal of the Loan maturing in any given year and the final maturity of the Loan;

iv) The dates on which the principal of and interest on the Loan are paid; and

v) The existence and amount of reserve funds for the Loan, if any.

(b)The delegation in paragraph (a) of this Section 5 shall be subject to the following parameters and restrictions:

i. The net effective interest rate on the Loan shall not exceed the maximum interest rate permitted under C.R.S. § 5-12-103;

ii. The principal amount of the Loan shall not exceed $23,839,000; and

iii. The final maturity of the Loan shall not be later December 31, 2027.

Section 6.Conclusive Recital.Pursuant to Section 11-57-210 of the Supplemental Act, the Note and the Loan Agreement shall contain recitals that the Note is issued pursuant to certain provisions of the Supplemental Act. Such recital shall be conclusive evidence of the validity and the regularity of the issuance of the Note after its delivery for value. Pursuant to Section 31-35-413, C.R.S., the Note and the Loan Agreement shall contain recitals that the Note is issued pursuant to Title 31, Article 35, Part 4, C.R.S. Such recital shall conclusively impart full compliance with all the provisions of such statute, and the Note issued containing such recital shall be incontestable for any cause whatsoever after its delivery for value.

Section 7. Ratification and Approval of Prior Actions. All actions heretofore taken by the officers of the City and members of the City Council, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, relating to the Financing Documents, or actions to be taken in respect thereof, are hereby ratified, approved, and confirmed.

Section 8.Pledge of Revenues.The City hereby irrevocably pledges the Net Revenues derived or to be derived from the operation of the System, or any part thereof, to the payment of the Financing Documents, which pledge is subordinate to the pledge securing the 2022 Loan. The creation, perfection, enforcement, and priority of the pledge of revenues to secure or pay the Financing Documents provided herein and therein shall be governed by Section 11-57-208 of

the Supplemental Act and this Ordinance. The amounts pledged to the payment of the Financing Documents shall immediately be subject to the lien of such pledge without any physical delivery, filing, or further act. The lien of such pledge shall have the priority described in the Note or the Loan Agreement. The lien of such pledge shall be valid, binding, and enforceable as against all persons having claims of any kind in tort, contract, or otherwise against the City irrespective of whether such persons have notice of such liens.

Section 9. Limitation of Actions. Pursuant to Section 11-57-212 of the Supplemental Act, no legal or equitable action brought with respect to any legislative acts or proceedings in connection with the Financing Documents shall be commenced more than thirty days after the authorization of the issuance of the Note.

No elected or appointed officers or agents of the City shall be subject to any pecuniary liability in connection with any agreement, covenant, or undertaking by the City, or by them, contained in any document executed in connection with the authorization, execution, and delivery of the Financing Documents or this Ordinance or with respect to any action taken or omitted to be taken in good faith with reference thereto.

Section 10. Limited Obligation; Special Obligation. The Financing Documents are payable solely from the Net Revenues, and the Financing Documents do not constitute a debt within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation or provision.

Section 11. Disposition and Investment of Loan Proceeds. The proceeds of the Loan shall be drawn from time to time upon the prior approval of RUS as provided in, and subject to the conditions set forth in, the Financing Documents, and shall be applied to pay the costs and expenses of acquiring, constructing and equipping the Project, including costs related thereto and, to the extent permitted under federal tax laws, reimbursement to the City for capital expenditures heretofore incurred and paid from City funds in anticipation of the incurrence of long-term financing therefor, and all other costs and expenses incident thereto, including without limitation the costs of obtaining the Loan. Neither CoBank nor any subsequent owner(s) of the Note shall be responsible for the application or disposal by the City or any of its officers of the funds derived from the Loan. In the event that all of the proceeds of the Loan are not required to pay such costs and expenses, any remaining amount shall be used for the purpose of paying the principal amount of the Loan and the interest thereon, as applicable.

Section 12. City Representative. The Mayor, the City Administrator and the City Clerk are hereby designated as the authorized officers for the purpose of performing any act or executing any document relating to the Loan, the City, or the Financing Documents. A copy of this Ordinance shall be furnished to CoBank as evidence of such designation.

Section 13. Estimated Life of Improvements. It is hereby determined that the estimated life of the Project to be financed with the proceeds of the Loan is not less than the final maturity of the Loan.

Section 14. Direction to Take Authorizing Action. The appropriate officers of the City and members of the Board are hereby authorized and directed to take all other actions necessary or appropriate to effectuate the provisions of this Ordinance, including but not limited to executing such certificates, agreements and affidavits as may reasonably be required by CoBank.

Section 15. Ratification and Approval of Prior Actions. All actions heretofore taken by the officers of the City and members of the City Council, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, relating to the Financing Documents, or actions to be taken in respect thereof, are hereby ratified, approved, and confirmed.

Section 16. Severability. If any section, paragraph, clause, or provision of this Ordinance shall for any reason be held to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of such section, paragraph, clause, or provision shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this Ordinance, the intent being that the same are severable.

Section 17. Repealer. All orders, resolutions, bylaws, ordinances or regulations of the City, or parts thereof, inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency.

Section 18. Ordinance Irrepealable. After the Note is issued, this Ordinance shall constitute an irrevocable contract between the City and CoBank, and shall be and remain irrepealable until the Note and the interest thereon, as applicable, shall have been fully paid, satisfied, and discharged. No provisions of any constitution, statute, charter, ordinance, resolution or other measure enacted after the issuance of the Note shall in any manner be construed as impairing the obligations of the City to keep and perform the covenants contained in this Ordinance.

Section 19. Recordation. A true copy of this Ordinance, as adopted by the City Council, shall be numbered and recorded on the official records of the City and its adoption and publication shall be authenticated by the signatures of the Mayor and the City Clerk, and by a certification of publication.

Section 20. Effective Date and Emergency Declaration. In order to take advantage of the currently favorable conditions in the municipal bond market, the continuation of which cannot be predicted, and the ability to commence construction of the wastewater treatment facility with due diligence, the Council hereby determines that this Ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health or safety all in accordance with §31-16-105, C.R.S. As an emergency ordinance, this Ordinance shall take effect upon adoption on second reading, by the affirmative vote of three-fourths (3/4) of the members of the Council pursuant to §31-16-105, C.R.S., shall be authenticated and shall be numbered and recorded in the official records of the City.

INTRODUCED, READ AND ADOPTED ON FIRST READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED

THIS 19TH DAY OF MARCH, 2024.

Published in: Fort Lupton Press

Publication date: March 28, 2024

FINALLY ADOPTED AS AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE AND ORDERED PUBLISHED BY

TITLE THIS 16TH DAY OF APRIL, 2024.

Effective date: April 16, 2024 Continued to Next Page No. FLP1027

Public Notices

Zo Hubbard, Mayor

ATTEST: Maricela Peña, City Clerk

Approved as to Form: Andrew Ausmus, City Attorney

STATE OF COLORADO ) )

COUNTY OF WELD ) SS. )

CITY OF FORT LUPTON )

I, Maricela Peña, the duly appointed, qualified and acting City Clerk of the City of Fort Lupton, Colorado (the “City”) do hereby certify:

1. That the foregoing pages are a true, correct, and complete copy of an ordinance adopted by the City Council of the City (the “City Council”) at a regular meeting of the City Council, by vote had and taken at an open, regular meeting of the City Council held at the City Hall, in Fort Lupton, Colorado, on March 19, 2024 and an open, regular meeting of the City Council held at the City Hall, in Fort Lupton, Colorado, on April 16, 2024, convening at the hour of 6:00 p.m., as recorded in the regular book of official records of the proceedings of said City kept in my office.

2. The adoption of the Ordinance on first reading was duly moved and seconded and the Ordinance was adopted by an affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the City Council at the regular meeting of the City Council on March 19, 2024, as follows:

3. The adoption of the Ordinance on second and final reading as an emergency ordinance was duly moved and seconded and the Ordinance was adopted by an affirmative vote of a 3/4 of the members of the City Council at a regular meeting of the City Council on April 16, 2024, as follows:

4. The members of the City Council were present at the meeting and voted on the passage of such Ordinance as set forth above.

5. There are no bylaws, rules, or regulations of the City Council which might prohibit the adoption of said Ordinance.

6. That notices of the regular meeting on March 19, 2024 and regular meeting on April 16, 2024, in the forms attached hereto as Exhibit A, were posted in a designated public place within the boundaries of the City no less than twenty-four hours prior to the meeting as required by law.

7. The Ordinance was published in the Fort Lupton Press, a newspaper of general circulation in the City, after its first and second readings, in accordance with the laws of the State. The affidavits of publication are attached hereto as Exhibit B.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said City this 16th day of April, 2024.

Maricela Peña, City Clerk

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03/19/2024102067 KNS COMMUNICATION CONSULTANTS $36,717.18

03/19/2024102068KONE INC $140.80

03/19/2024102069KUSTOM SIGNALS, INC. $2,590.25

03/19/2024102070LONGVIEW HEATING & AIR $3,440.00 03/19/2024102071MEDICAL CENTER OF THE ROCKIES$190.73 03/19/2024102072MORNING STAR ELEVATOR LLC$304.00 03/19/2024102073NORMAN’S MEMORIALS INC. $120.00 03/19/2024102074 O’REILLY AUTO PARTS $1,223.60 03/19/2024102075PRAIRIE DOG PROS $600.00 03/19/2024102076PROCODE INC $66,356.61 03/19/2024102077R & M SERVICES $254.95 03/19/2024102078 RED WING BUSINESS ADVANTAGE ACCOUNT $800.00 03/19/2024102079REDI SERVICES, LLC $2,000.00 03/19/2024102080SAFELITE FULFILLMENT,INC $446.50 03/19/2024102081SHIRTS BY CHA LLC $895.00 03/19/2024102082SPEAKWRITE LLC $180.00

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Legal Notice No.: FLP1024

First Publication: March 28, 2024

Last Publication: March 28, 2024

Publisher: Fort Lupton Press

Vail Resorts says skier visits are down this winter

BY JASON BLEVINS

THE COLORADO SUN

Skier visits are down 9.7% at Vail Resorts’ 37 North American ski areas so far this winter, with snowfall 42% lower than the start of the previous 2022-23 winter, when the company reported a record 17.2 million visits.

Vail Resorts CEO Kirsten Lynch called the start of the season “incredibly challenging,” but said improved snowfall — and a higher-than-usual percentage of the 2.4 million skiers who have already bought Epic passes and lift tickets but not used them — indicates visitation will rebound.

Despite the challenges with snow and declining visitation, Vail Resorts reported an annual 7.7% increase in earnings for the three months that ended on Jan. 31. e company reported $1.1 billion in revenue for

those three months, a slight decrease from the previous season.  e stability of earnings and a small drop in revenues after a slow start to the season and declining visits re ects Vail Resorts’ overarching strategy to harvest 75% of its liftticket revenue from skiers who buy long before the snow falls. Before the emergence and proliferation of advanced purchase season passes and lift tickets in the late 2000s, a poor snow year and downturn in skier numbers would have dealt blows to bottom lines.

e Vail Resorts second-quarter report showed fewer skiers spending more on lessons, dining and gear at the company’s retail and rental stores. ( e company does not break out visitation or spending by individual resorts or even by state or region.)

“ ere is no sign they are pulling

back on spending, but they are pulling back on visitation,” Lynch told investors, noting that she was anticipating a strong spring as conditions improved at its resorts in all its regions — the Northeast, California, the Rockies and Paci c Northwest.

Vail Resorts told investors to expect earnings between $847 million and $889 million on close to $3 billion in revenue for the scal 2024 year that ends July 31, which gives Vail Resorts an earnings yield of about 30% on its revenue. e company reported access to $1.4 billion, with $812 million in cash on hand and $409 million in loan availability. e company reported $2.8 million in debt.  is story was printed through a news sharing agreement with e Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned nonpro t based in Denver that covers the state.

Skiers hike up towards Peak 8’s summit from the top of Imperial Express Superchair on Breckenridge ski area on Jan. 27, 2024, in Summit County. The ski area is owned by Vail Resorts.

PHOTO BY HUGH CAREY/THE COLORADO SUN