Brighton Standard Blade May 9, 2024

ROOM FOR MORE

Local foster parents tells how their family went from three to eight P4

Electricity

United Power seeking more local control over the energy it sells

BY MARK JAFFE THE COLORADO SUN

e sources of electrons owing into about 290,000 suburban and rural homes and businesses on the Front Range are about to change. And while refrigerators will still hum and lights shine, it marks a new chapter in how Coloradans get their electricity.

e state’s two largest cooperatives, Sedalia-based CORE Electric Cooperative and Brighton-based United Power, are each poised to leave their long-time power suppliers and strike out on their own in the growing merchant power market.

“United and CORE and a few others are large enough where we can contract with utility-scale resources where the prices are driven down,” said Chris Hildred, power supply director for CORE, formerly the Intermountain Rural Electric Association.

“ is is about local control and nancial independence,” said Mark Gabriel, United Power’s CEO.

TALKING OPPORTUNITIES

Cutting the ribbon at the Sagebrush apartments

Fort Lupton celebrates first a ordable housing project in 15 years

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Fort Lupton o cials celebrated the opening of the city’s rst a ordable housing development in 15 years April 23, cutting the ribbon on the Sagebrush apartments at 1365 2nd St.

“Having workforce housing located right on a major transportation corridor and so close to grocers, medical care, bank, hardware, auto parts, and even our new library has made this project even more important than we knew originally,” said Mayor Zo Hubbard.

e project includes two 36-unit buildings in the heart of Fort Lupton, according to a news release.

Hubbard celebrated the ribbon-cutting ceremony with representatives from developers e Michaels Organization, the Colorado Housing and Finance Agency and the Colorado Department of Local A airs.

“Sagebrush represents far more than just new apartments,” said James Weglarz, regional vice president of development for e Michaels Organization. “ is new community is a signi cant investment in the lives of Fort Lupton residents and will ensure a ordable housing is an accessible resource for all in Southern Weld County.”

According to real estate website Trulia, rents at the Sagebrush apartments

range from $750 to $975 per month. Developers used the state’s low-income housing tax credit to provide a ordable rents. It was developed for a variety of incomes to make it a ordable.

e Weld County Housing Authority provided a ordable housing vouchers and the Fort Lupton Housing Authority obtained a federal PILOT, or a payment in lieu of property taxes, for real estate tax relief, according to o cials.

“Sagebrush Apartments’ ribbon cutting marks a signi cant milestone in our ongoing commitment to creating and maintaining housing for all Coloradans, regardless of their budget,” said Maria De Cambra, executive director of the state Department of Local A airs.

“Projects like Sagebrush demonstrate the importance of a ordable housing initiatives in addressing the diverse needs of our community and enhancing the quality of life for everyone in Colorado,” De Cambra said. “Together, we are building a more inclusive and resilient future where housing a ordability is within reach for all.” e project has one-, two-, and threebedroom units with in-unit washers and dryers and are designed to be energy-e cient. e development includes a 2,300-square-foot clubhouse with a leasing center, a tness center and a park.

According to o cials, e Sagebrush Apartments cost $25 million to build, which included several funders and stakeholders, including private equity raised through the sale of LowIncome Housing Tax Credits distributed by the Colorado Housing Finance Agency.

Zillow Rolls Out a Home ‘Touring Agreement’ That Doesn’t Comply With Colorado Law

Ever since the March 15th announcement by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) that it had reached a settlement on the massive litigation against it regarding buyer agent commissions, brokers and brokerages have been trying to figure out how they can get buyers to sign an agreement of the type required by that settlement.

Such an agreement would have to provide for payment by buyers of the broker working on their behalf, and that agreement would have to be signed before an agent could show the buyer any homes for sale.

with whom I shared Zillow’s agreement last week.

First, since it has not been approved by the Colorado Real Estate Commission (CREC), Zillow’s form can only be used by brokers if it has been prepared by that broker’s own lawyer. Second, it does not contain the required definitions of working relationships.

I asked Waters what new or changed contracts the Division is working on to comply with the provisions of the NAR settlement, and she replied as follows:

Zillow, which is now a brokerage, not merely a real estate listing site, thinks it has produced an agreement which satisfies that requirement and that buyers would be happy to sign. The essence of it is that it is non-exclusive, lasts only seven days, and does not commit the buyer to paying anything.

Although the “Touring Agreement” is copyrighted, the April 30th blog post by Zillow’s Chief Industry Development Officer, Errol Samuelson, states that “we’re making it available for use to the entire residential real estate industry.”

Above right I have reproduced the one-page agreement, omitting only the non-discrimination clause and the signature lines.

In the blog post, Samuelson acknowledged that “the form of this agreement will vary by state, [but] we’re calling on the industry to adopt a non-exclusive, limited-duration agreement for the initial tours conducted by an agent with a prospective buyer.”

Indeed the form does not comply with Colorado state law in two respects, according to Marcia Waters, who heads the Division of Real Estate at the Colorado Department of Regulatory Affairs,

“It is our position that the NAR settlement doesn't require any changes to our forms. With that said, the Forms Committee is working on some possible revisions to the listing contracts, the contract to buy and sell and the brokerage disclosure to buyer to provide further clarification about compensation. Those revisions will be considered by the Real Estate Commission at their nonrulemaking hearing for the forms in June.” That meeting is at 9 a.m. on June 4th. The requirements established by the NAR settlement are now set to take effect on August 17th.

I like the concept of Zillow’s proposed touring agreement, since the NAR settlement only specifies “an agreement.” Having sent it to the Division of Real Estate and also to Frascona, Joiner, Goodman & Greenstein, PC, the law firm which serves Golden Real Estate and hundreds of other brokerages with legal forms not among those mandated by the CREC, I’m hopeful that one or the other of them will produce a “showing agreement” that we can use.

NAR Releases Additional Rules Pursuant to Settlement

Heretofore, the only guidance brokers had regarding the NAR settlement was that the MLS could no longer display an offer of co-op compensation for listings and that brokers could not show listings to a buyer with first executing a written agreement with that buyer.

Last week we were advised of some additional rules that the MLSs need to follow. Here are the key takeaways.

MLSs may not “create, facilitate, or support any non-MLS mechanism (including by providing listing information to an internet aggregator’s website for such purpose)” that includes “offers of compensation to buyer brokers or other buyer representatives.”

New Homes Can Have Inspection Issues, Too

This will be a good year, I believe, for the developers and builders of new homes. There’s a decent supply, you can choose between spec homes that are already built, or design a home to your specifications if you are not in a rush.

You won’t have to deal with bidding wars, but you also won’t be able to negotiate a price reduction. It’s “list price only” with builders.

Also, you can hire a buyer’s agent, such as my broker associates or me, who will be paid by the builder, so you don’t have to pay for professional representation. Too many buyers of new homes end up regretting that they bought from a builder’s salesperson and didn’t have a professional on their side. The builder’s agent is working for the builder and not in your best interest.

lutely must invest in the cost of a professional home inspector. We have an inspector on our team, Jim Camp, who has decades of experience inspecting new homes for buyers. We recommend him exclusively. New construction is permitted and must pass county or city inspection, but, based on the kinds of defects that Jim has found in new homes, we worry that these inspections can be too cursory.

Without such an document agreeable to buyers, we can expect that buyers will only call listing agents to see listed homes. That scenario would serve neither the industry nor the public. Jim Smith

MLS data may not be used “directly or indirectly” to create a platform containing offer of compensation, and, if that is done, the MLS must terminate the access to the MLS and MLS data by the offending broker or brokerage.

Virtually every brokerage has its own website on which MLS listings are displayed. These websites must not, with or without MLS support, filter the display of listings to exclude individual listings based on the level of compensation offered or to exclude listings by specific brokerages or specific listing agents within a brokerage.

Another mistake buyers make is to think that because a home is new, it doesn’t need to be inspected. You abso-

Jim likes to do a 2-phase inspection. The first inspection would be at the rough-in or pre-drywall stage, and the second or final inspection would be prior to the buyer’s final walk-through with the builder.

As when buying an existing home, money spent on inspections is money well spent, because you might uncover hidden defects, from sewer to attic, that could cost you much more later on.

Call me with your questions.

“Concentrate on giving and the getting will

For Dacono family, eight is enough

Foster family among five honored at Colorado Human services luncheon

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Jennifer and Stacy Gardinier of Dacono were honored by the Colorado Department of Human Services at a luncheon in Denver on May 4 in recognition of National Foster Care Month.

e Gardiniers, who have one biological daughter, saw their family grow overnight when they took in ve foster children. ey were one of ve families honored at the luncheon to recognize May as National Foster Care Month.

“It makes me feel good to take in these kids. We need more people like us out there to help foster. I’m sure there’s a lot more kids out there who need help,” said Jennifer Gardinier.

Her husband Stacy agreed, saying helping the kids is reward enough. “It feels good. We’re capable and available to help the kids out. I mean, it makes me feel good. is whole award thing makes me feel a little weird, I didn’t do this for the praise. I did this for the kids. It’s an honor,” said Stacy Gardinier.

e Colorado Department of Human Services has set aside May as Foster Care month to inspire others

to research being foster parents, according to CO4Kids, the human services department’s initiative to provide awareness about Colorado’s child welfare system.

Room for five

e Gardiniers moved from California to Dacono in 2017. ey soon heard from a neighbor about a family in need – four boys and one girl, ages two to 17 – who were looking for a safe home. at spurred them to investigate foster parenting, and they began their new life in August 2023.

“We have a biological daughter, and they reached out to us. e kids have been with us ever since,” Stacy said.

Stacy said the birth parents are allowed to visit the kids once a week while they are working with CDHS protocols. ey can’t talk about their family history, according to foster care rules.

ere are challenges. Jennifer said that sometimes the kids get frustrated with each other. at’s to be expected with kids, she said, but admitted it can be di cult for them because of how they grew up. She said it’s important to view their frustration from both sides.

Stacy said there were things he had to learn.

“I’m still learning about their trauma and how to address them appropriately and it gives them the tools and they need. It makes your heart glow to see the growth that they have. (But) it comes with chal-

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lenges,” Stacy said.

He said he’s had to learn more about parenting a daughter.

“I grew up with brothers and even with my own daughter, there was some learning on my side to females, they are di erent than boys,” he said. “So, it comes with its own challenges.”

Part of how they help is managing con icts. Jennifer said the oldest, who is 17 years old, started counseling but also started online school at the same time. e two interfered with each other, but the family managed. Her oldest is now going back to the same counselor.

“ ree of them are in counseling but the youngest, the two and the three-year-old, can’t go to counseling yet,” she said. “My daughter doesn’t go to counseling.”

e process of adoption in every case is unique, she said. Typically, foster care or kinship care is meant to provide a temporary, safe home

for children while their parents resolve the challenges keeping them from providing a safe home for their children, according to CO4Kids. It’s sometimes a very lengthy process, with the county working with the biological parents to resolve those issues. e goal is always reuni cation, according to CO4Kids.

Chafee program helps foster kids move on

CDHS helps up to the foster child’s 21st birthday, guiding them out of foster care and helping them get on their feet. In Colorado, the families and foster kids rely on the Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood. at’s the situation their oldest foster son will be in once he’s 18 and transitioning out of foster care. ey are working on getting him through his education.

Jennifer and Stacy Gardinier with their biological daughter. The family was honored for their work as foster parents to five more children, aged 2 to 17. COURTESY PHOTO

Aims student pilots compete in nationals

Aviation competition tests students’ precision, navigation and safety skills

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Seven aspiring Aims Community College aviation students will take their talents for outstanding precision ight maneuvers, navigation and safety skills to a national aviation competition in Wisconsin May 13-18.

e seven student pilots will join the nation’s top collegiate pilots at the National Intercollegiate Flying Association SAFECON ight safety competition in Janesville, Wisconsin, according to an April 25 news release.

Aims aviation students selected to compete are Team Captain Patrick Gronewoller, Safety O cer Ryan Lang, Dalton Ellis, Calvin Faller, Sage Gross, Greenley Slater and Zachary Tarrant.

Assistant Chief Flight Instructor Kurt Bauerle is the advisor for the ight team.

e National Intercollegiate Fly-

ing Association SAFECON is a ight safety and conference competition for students meant to bring the best collegiate pilots in the nation together and to test their skills in precision ight maneuvers, navigation and safety. e event includes educational seminars and networking opportunities.

e seven Aims pilots are the only students from a two-year institution in the competition this year.

“It’s exciting to see our aviation students successfully competing with larger four-year schools,” said Dr. Gene O’Hara, secretary of the Aims Board of Trustees. “It’s a testament to the quality of education we o er to future pilots and aviation professionals.”

e Aims students fared well at the SAFECON regional competition at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs last fall, winning an invitation to the national competition.

“Aims aviation students are not only demonstrating their own excellence but also leading the way for aspiring aviators in northern Colorado and beyond,” said Dr. Leah L. Bornstein, CEO and president of Aims Community College.

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NIFA provides students with the opportunity for growth, professional development, and networking. It allows Aims to showcase the aviation department nationally.

Sharpening skills

Baurerle, the team advisor, said that ight instructors Conner Rowe and Kevin Ruby coached the students to prepare for the competition.

e instructors work with students to sharpen precision landings, safety procedures and other skills.

Greenley Slater, the only female selected to enter the competition, will be graduating this spring with a Professional Pilot Associate Degree.

“Aviation is a type of eld where you have to have a very strong mindset to make it past the training and the studying,” Slater said.

Slater said she appreciates Aims’ support. Aviation students do not have to pay to participate in this program. ose on the Aims team get one-on-one coaching and free ight instruction time.

“It makes you a better pilot. Having that consistent practice and studying helps. It’s one of the most fun experiences I’ve ever had,” she said.

She said she hopes the Aims ight team will do well at the competition.

“We know what to expect and can better prepare and compete,” she said.

To learn more about aviation at Aims, please visit aims.co/aviation.

Introducing Farmlore, a new community taking root in the heart of Brighton.

Farmlore’s warm, rural character will blend beautiful new homes with the area’s rich agricultural roots creating a friendly, small-town vibe all its own.

Located in Brighton just west of Prairie Center on 144th Ave.

Aims aviators going to a national aviation competition in Wisconsin in May include, from left to right, Team Advisor Kurt Bauerle, Stephen Sage Gross, Ryan Lang, Dalton Ellis, Greenley Slater, Zach Tarrant, Team Captain Patrick Gronewoller and Calving Faller with coaches and Aims sta ers Kevin Ruby and Conner Rowe. COURTESY PHOTO

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Two Denver publications join Colorado Community Media

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Colorado Community Media – made up of 23 publications serving cities and towns in the Denver metro area – is expanding.

e Denver North Star and the G.E.S. Gazette, established in 2019 and 2021 as free monthly publications and digital products, are joining the portfolio.

e National Trust for Local News, Colorado Community Media’s parent company, completed the acquisition of those titles on May 1.

e monthly North Star is Denver’s largest neighborhood publication, and the G.E.S. Gazette, which transitioned to digital-only earlier this year, is a bilingual community publication serving the Globeville and Elyria-Swansea neighborhoods. ey are in close geographic proximity to other publications operated by CCM, including the Washington Park Pro le and Life on Capitol Hill.

e publications were owned and operated by David Sabados and his wife, Emma Donahue, and were founded in response to a lack of community media in North Denver, Sabados said. He told the Colorado Community Media sta during a meeting that when they began looking for a

buyer for the publications about a year ago, CCM immediately seemed like the right t.

“We took a long look at Denver’s and the state’s media landscape of hyperlocal publications and ended up where we started: when we thought about who we trusted to keep the papers’ community feel and ensure their longterm viability, we knew they would be in good hands at CCM,” he said.

Sabados and Donahue will serve as advisers to aid in the transition. Editor Kathryn White and others involved with the North Star and Gazette also will continue working with the CCM operation.

“I’ve long been a fan of the Denver North Star and the G.E.S. Gazette, and what David and his team have done for that community,” Colorado Community Media Publisher Linda Shapley said. “I’m thrilled to take the baton and do what I can to make those publications even stronger.”

e plan is to soon merge the websites for the North Star and Gazette into Colorado Community Media’s site, which serves as the home for all of CCM’s two dozen titles – including the Arvada Press, Golden Transcript, Parker Chronicle and Littleton Independent, among others.

The Denver North Star’s print edition publishes mid-month. The G.E.S. Gazette can toggle between English and Spanish.

e acquisition of the G.E.S. Gazette is Colorado Community Media’s second publication serving Spanishspeaking audiences. CCM launched its rst bilingual news product in January – La Ciudad, a newsletter in Spanish and English that primarily serves Commerce City. According to the Pew Research Center, 21% of the nation’s 65 million Hispanic adults get their news in Spanish.

e National Trust for Local News, a nonpro t dedicated to acquiring, transforming and conserving local newspapers, bought Colorado Community Media in 2021. In fact, May 1 also was the three-year anniversary of that acquisition.

BRIEFS

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.

Looking for the class of 1964

Brighton High School’s class of 1964 celebrates the 60th anniversary of graduation this summer with a dinner from 3-8 p.m. July 16 at Riverdale Country Club, 1330 Riverdale Road. Out of a class of 175, reunion organizers have made contact with most but are still hoping to get in touch with the last 40. If you are a member of the class or know of someone who graduated with them, please contact Daviana (OIiphant) Rowe at 303 519-5691.

Brighton Alcoholics Anonymous hosts “A Day in AA”

Brighton’s local chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous, Chapter 9, hosts “A Day in AA” from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 8. e day-long event will feature three AA meetings – from 9 a.m. to noon, from 2-6 p.m. and from 7:30-8:30 p.m. – and three meals. A breakfast potluck will be served from 8-9 a.m., lunch will be served at noon and a dinner potluck will be served from 6-7 p.m.

Brighton AA is located at unit number 1, 147 2nd Place.

“CDHS has a Chafee program they utilize to support his situation, going into adulthood, so they’re basically supporting him with his schooling. We do have a meeting with Chafee this month,” Stacy said. “We haven’t met with them yet to go over all the details, but my understanding is that it helps them nd jobs and, helps them transition into adulthood to get on their own feet with some support.”

Stacy and Jennifer agreed that

hearts are lled with joy as their foster kids progress, “...seeing them comfortable and having a steady home, seeing them excel, and seeing our relationships strengthen with them. It lls our hearts,” Jennifer said.

Thousands helped

According to Colorado Department of Human Services Foster Care data, 3,448 children and youth live with Colorado’s 2,471 certi ed kinship and foster families today. In Weld County, 191 children or youth are in an out-of-home placement.

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CONWAY

Sherrill Irene Pollard Conway

May 25, 1942 -November 10, 2023

Sherrill Irene Pollard Conway was born to Bill and Hazelle Pollard May 25, 1942 in Denver, CO and passed away on Nove. 10, 2023 at 2:40 p.m. at Lawrence County Manor in Mt. Vernon, MO.

She grew up near Barr Lake with her two sisters, Marjorie and Myrna. She graduated from Brighton High School in 1960. She met her husband Elmer (Sonny) Conway in his uncle’s drive way in Commerce City, CO. ey married on September 16, 1961 and started a family, raising 5 daughters. Sherrill went to nursing school and went on to become a pharmacy technician for the Brighton Hospital where she retired from in 1998.

Sherrill and Elmer retired to Freistatt, MO in 1999. Sherrill enjoyed crocheting baby blankets, putting puzzles together, cross stich, reading books and spending time with

her family.

Sherrill is survived by her husband, Elmer of the home, daughters Rosie (Barry) Ferree of Mack, CO. Leona (Keith) Adler of Monett, MO. Marlene (James) Burgess of Bennett, CO. and Betsy (David) Wells of Pea Ridge, AR: grandchildren, Twyla, Cody (Jay) Ferree, Savannah (Chopper) Duran, Colby Burgess, Trevor (Shai) Wells, Dillon Wells and great grandchildern, Angel, James, Karson, Brantly Ferree and Rozelli Duran.

Sherrill is preceded in death by her parents, Billand Hazelle Pollard and daughter Connie Conway.

A celebration of life will be held at: Saturday, May 18th, 2024

tional Foster Care Month in 2023 to honor the courage of young people in foster care who face challenges. It serves to honor the kinship o ered by foster parents but recognizes the biological parents and families that are working through tough crises to reunite with their children safely.

Colorado also declared May the state’s Foster Care Month to encourage more Coloradans to become foster parents.

e Colorado Department of Human Services said that Colorado needs more foster parents to provide a safe, temporary home for children and youth while parents work to resolve challenges. e

goal is reuni cation with biological family members whenever possible.

In Colorado, foster parents can be single, married, or in a committed relationship, of all races and ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, or gender expressions, and homeowners or renters. Whether they are an experienced parent or a rst-timer, they must pass background checks.

To learn more about becoming a foster parent, visit CO4Kids.org.

To learn about the Chafee services for youths approaching adulthood. Visit https://cdhs.colorado. gov/colorado-chafee-program.

February 10, 1964 - April 9, 2024

Rhonda was born February 10, 1964, in Denver, Colorado to Ronald and Virginia Werth and was the oldest of four siblings. She married her high school sweetheart and love of her life Kevin Hathaway September 14th, 1985.

Rhonda always needed something to do so she took up gardening. She planted a beautiful garden in her backyard in which she took great pride in maintaining it year after year. She also loved to travel whether it be on cruises with her husband to the Caribbean or camping in the Colorado mountains with her family. She loved it all! Her biggest joy was juggling her grandkids’ sports and activities. She would travel the world for them. Her love for them was monumental.

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Rhonda grew up in Commerce City, Colorado. She attended Adams City High School and started her working career at our family’s restaurant Gala Gardens. Rhonda always had a creative spirit whether it was in graphic design, drawing or crafting with her grandchildren. She loved it all. She also had a high interest in law enforcement and worked for Brighton and Commerce City Police Departments before retiring in 2000.

After retirement she couldn’t stay still and found herself back working at our family restaurant where she helped run and established many forever friendships. A few years after that Rhonda and her mother Virgina opened an event center in which she enjoyed. She loved to embrace the small-town community and extended her heart to the residents of Commerce City. She was a highly respected member of the Commerce City Business Association and the Commerce City Rotary where she contributed and enriched the sense of community.

Rhonda was a ghter, who never gave up or gave in. She was strong, resilient, stubborn, full of energy and would always challenge everyone. ere was never an obstacle too big, a hurdle too high or a mountain too big that she couldn’t beat, her limitations were never her weakness but her strength.

Rhonda is survived by her husband Kevin, mother Virgina (Ray), her three kids, Sarah (Chris) Sisneros, Chris (Amanda) Hathaway, Kayla (Bradd) Kothe and her beloved six grandchildren, Julianne, Diem, Emma, Kinley, Brayden, and Micah and her brothers Ronnie, Vince, and Brett. Plus, many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and numerous friends whom she loved very much. She is preceded in death by her grandparents and loving father Ronald Werth.

HATHAWAY

Rhonda Lorraine Hathaway

Change is an inevitable part of life. From personal growth to professional development, we constantly encounter situations that require us to pivot, adapt and course correct. Whether it’s shifting market trends, evolving technologies or unforeseen challenges, the ability to recognize when change is necessary and adjust our approach accordingly is essential for suc-

At the core of this ability lies the human mind’s remarkable capacity to perceive change and understand its implications. Our brains are wired to detect patterns, anticipate shifts and respond to new information. is innate cognitive ability allows us to recognize when our current strategies or approaches are no longer e ective and when it’s time to pivot.

One of the key aspects of navigating change is knowing when to pivot. It requires a willingness to let go of old habits, beliefs or strategies that may no longer serve us. is can be a daunting prospect, as it often involves stepping into the unknown and embracing uncertainty. However, it is precisely this willingness to embrace change that enables us to adapt and thrive in dynamic environments.

Course correction is essential when navigating change. It involves making minor adjustments to our trajectory to stay on course towards our goals. Just as a pilot constantly adjusts the plane’s heading to reach its destination, we must be willing to reassess our approach and make necessary tweaks along the way. is requires humility, self-awareness, and a willingness to learn from our mistakes.

Modifying our approach is often necessary when faced with change. What worked in the past may no longer be e ective in the current landscape. erefore, we must be

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Adaptation and resetting expectations

open to experimenting with new strategies, methodologies or techniques to achieve our objectives. is exibility and adaptability are critical for success in today’s rapidly changing world.

However, perhaps the most challenging aspect of navigating change is resetting our expectations. Change often disrupts our preconceived notions, plans or timelines, forcing us to recalibrate our expectations accordingly. is can be a humbling experience, as it requires us to acknowledge that things may not always go as planned and that setbacks and delays are a natural part of the process.

Resetting expectations also involves managing our mindset and emotions. It’s easy to feel discouraged or frustrated when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks.

However, maintaining a positive attitude and focusing on the opportunities that change presents can help us stay resilient and motivated in the face of adversity.

E ective change management requires clear communication and transparency. Leaders must communicate openly with their teams about the reasons for change, the desired outcomes and the steps required to achieve them. is helps build trust, alignment and buy-in among team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and resilience.

Navigating change requires a combination of exibility, adaptability and resilience. It involves recognizing when change is necessary, pivoting as needed, course correcting along the way and modifying our approach as circumstances evolve.

It requires resetting our expectations and managing our mindset and emotions e ectively. By embracing change as an opportunity for growth and learning, we can navigate even the most challenging of circumstances with con dence and resilience.

How have any recent changes in your life reshaped the way that you see yourself changing or growing? I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can embrace and adapt as needed to the changes around us, it really will be a better than good life.

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.

Our newsroom wants to know what matters to you this election year

BY MEGAN VERLEE AND CCM STAFF

One month ago, newsrooms across the state, including ours, launched an ambitious project: invite the people of Colorado to tell us what they want politicians to talk about in this election, and use their answers to help guide the stories we tell.

So far, more than 3,100 people from around the state have responded to that call and lled out the Voter Voices survey. About 100 of the respondents are readers of Colorado Community Media’s two dozen metro area newspapers.

What should candidates for public o ce focus on this year?

“ eir integrity, work ethic, and vision for our country or the entity they will be representing,” said Mindy Mohr, a reader from Arvada. Mohr listed “democracy and good

government” as a top concern, with abortion and the economy/cost of living as important issues as well.

e Coloradans who’ve lled out our survey are clear they want politicians to discuss issues like the environment, housing a ordability, immigration, health care and education.

In Walsh, on the southeastern plains, a shortage of health care workers is a driving concern for Rita Hetrick. She runs the long-term care facility in the town of roughly 540 people. Instead of drawing on a local workforce, she relies on pricey staing agencies.

“We don’t have a stream of cash that’s just available when you’re a small, rural facility.”

Many have also written about their concerns for our democracy itself.

“I want candidates to discuss

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wholesale reform of our country’s and Colorado’s constitution,” wrote Juan Manuel Ramirez Anzures of Denver. “We need to overhaul them to incorporate reforms like more seats, instant-runo elections, robust publicly nanced elections, and proportional representation.”

e Voter Voices survey is being conducted by 60 newsrooms statewide from Fort Collins to Pueblo, Salida and Alamosa and from Sterling and Kiowa to Grand Junction, Durango and Nucla.

As Regan Tuttle, owner and editor of the San Miguel Basin Forum, put it: “My community is very remote and rural. ey tend to feel that nobody listens. I felt the survey would give them a chance to speak and feel heard …”

e project is led by the nonpro t Colorado News Collaborative (CO-

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e survey will remain open through this year’s election campaigning, as newsrooms continue to record their communities’ priorities and present what we learn to our readers and listeners.

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Tackling Colorado's Housing Crisis Requires Comprehensive Legislation

By Elizabeth Kay Marchetti

As our state suffers from a housing crisis that is essentially a humanitarian crisis, the need for strategic action has never been more urgent. The State Senate's proposed Strategic Growth Bill (SB-174) represents a missed opportunity, so it is imperative that we pass HB-1313, the legislation mandating increased density near transit hubs. Only by embracing measures that enable new housing to be built can we hope to alleviate the severe shortage of housing plaguing our communities.

Littleton has been at the forefront of regional discussions regarding transit-oriented communities, recognizing the vital role of public transportation in fostering sustainable development. The recent decision by the Littleton City Council not to oppose the transit-oriented community bill reflects this community’s commitment to urban planning and collaborative efforts that meet the documented needs of the city and region.

The correlation between transit accessibility and housing equity cannot be overstated. By concentrating new homes near transit hubs, we not only address the pressing need for housing but also empower residents with expanded transportation choices.

This isn't merely about building more homes; it's about expanding opportunities and freedom of movement for all members of our community.

While the majority of Front Range voters supported the bond question to enable FasTracks twenty years ago, the realization of the light rail’s full potential has been hampered by local zoning restrictions and so-called “growth limits.”

Cities like Aurora, Denver, and Lone Tree have embraced transit-oriented development, while many suburban cities and towns have resisted such changes. The result is that the metro area continues to grapple with traffic congestion, dangerous air quality, disappointingly low transit ridership numbers, and ever increasing housing costs.

Take, for instance, the case of Aspen Grove shopping center in Littleton. Initially a thriving retail center, located immediately north of the Mineral Avenue light rail station, its vitality has waned due to a lack of nearby residential density. It was understood by the developers that it would succeed financially because of its proximity to all the people living and working in Highlands Ranch. Now that Highlands Ranch is built out and the Park Meadows Mall continues to draw people from miles around, Aspen Grove

has struggled with high vacancy rates for years because of so few shoppers living in close proximity.

The recent proposal to redevelop it into a mixed-use neighborhood with significant numbers of housing units above retail was met with resistance fueled by fear of change and new neighbors. The outrage was led by already-housed people living in large, covenant-controlled homes who claim to want more housing, just not in a spot that might inconvenience them. The proposed number of homes was dramatically reduced (this is a phenomenon happening across the country - hence, skyrocketing housing prices) and therefore won’t likely make a significant, positive impact for the retail center or light rail ridership numbers. Enabling developments that put more homes in close proximity to transit and retail represent precisely the kind of forward-thinking solutions we need to solve the housing crisis and sustain local economies.

The reluctance of some municipalities to embrace transit-oriented development underscores the necessity of state intervention. Local control, while important, has too often resulted in a self-perpetuating cycle of housing scarcity. Typical zoning and

subdivision regulations have prevented denser housing development in suburban communities across the nation since the early 20th century. It's time for the state government to step in and ensure that communities across Colorado have the tools and mandates necessary to address our housing crisis comprehensively.

Littleton, along with other smaller suburbs, has struggled for decades to meet the growing demand for housing near transit. Passing legislation mandating increased density near transit hubs is not just a matter of convenience; it's a moral imperative. We owe it to our residents to enact bold, visionary policies that will pave the way for a more equitable and sustainable future.

Vibrant Littleton advocates for the passage of HB-1313. Only by embracing this bill can we hope to overcome the challenges posed by Colorado's housing crisis and build a brighter tomorrow for all.

Elizabeth Kay Marchetti, AICP has worked as an urban planner for Littleton and other local governments and homebuilders in the metro area. She is a member of Vibrant Littleton, a local organization of people working for housing abundance and safe mobility for all.

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How Cinderella City shaped the modern mall

BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

escribed as a “city under a roof” by devoted amateur historian Josh Goldstein, Cinderella City in Englewood was once one of the largest and most innovative shopping malls in the country.

Created by developer Gerri Von Frellick, Cinderella City opened for business in 1968 and was mostly demolished in 1998. Its history, though short and controversial, helped shape the foundation of the modern mall.

“I think it was well known in the

mall and shopping center industry that Cinderella City was more than a mall, and that was seen by a lot of different people, and who knows how that was taken by generations of urban planners and architects and developers,” said Goldstein, who works as an architectural software engineer.

“ ere were a lot of good and bad things from this mall that we should take as lessons.”

The history

Jack Bu ngton, program director for supply chain management at the University of Denver, said the evolution of American shopping malls began after World War II.

“A highway system was built in the United States and people started moving out in the suburbs and then the rst generation of malls came about, which were strip malls,” Buington said.

In the 1970s and 1980s, a timespan during which Cinderella City was operating, the more traditional style of malls came into the picture.

“Instead of being a strip, it was a single facility, typically cornerstoned by a big department store like JCPenney or something like that,” Bu ngton said.

Goldstein said it took eight years to actually open Cinderella City, as it replaced Englewood’s “beloved city park” and many residents didn’t see a need for a massive shopping center.

Once opened, however, in the rst half of its life, Cinderella City, or “New Englewood,” was a bustling enclosed metropolis.

Divided by color into ve sub-malls so it would be easy to navigate, the space was essentially a rainbow of activity and amenities, some unique to the times, including a large event space, grand fountain, hundreds of

retail shops, o ce space, a massive parking deck and more.

“Cinderella City encapsulated the idea that a mall could be more than a shopping center,” Goldstein said. “It was the biggest mall Von Frellick had built and I think for just a little bit it was the biggest mall in the country, possibly the world.”

Goldstein said the project was also very community-focused as it had outposts of the Englewood Police Department, re department and high school and it featured permanent handprints and busts of locals who helped make the project a reality.

“So it did really well and it did make the splash and impact that was intended,” Goldstein said. “It really made it feel like it was for the community by the community.”

Goldstein said by 1974, the mall accounted for 52% of Englewood’s revenue.

“ ere’s a funnel of stores and activity from Broadway into the shopping center and I think this is when it became evident that they may have created a monster,” Goldstein said.

By the 1980s, despite an attempt at saving the structure that had some minor success, Cinderella City would fall into decay and disrepair due to years of maintenance neglect, competitors and changing times.

Goldstein said the event space was changed, the fountain was removed, retailers began to leave, o ce space was left vacant, the massive parking deck crumbled and crime at the mall increased.

“ ey made a monster,” Goldstein said. “ ey made this thing that was so big and it’s great when you rst build it, but then 10 years down the line, where’s the money going to come from to maintain the repair and replace?”

Bu ngton said in the late 1990s and early 2000s, large stores like Walmart started replacing the traditional mall because it was one store that could o er almost everything at lower prices in a singular location.

In 1998, after discussion and redevelopment plans, Cinderella City was mostly demolished, except for the part that became Englewood’s city hall, and eventually transformed into a transit-oriented development.

Goldstein was driving by with his parents and became interested in the history of the project.

“ ey spoke of it so fondly and I couldn’t quite rationalize the discrepancies between what I was seeing outside the window, which was just absolute destruction and sadness and a big empty hulk where you could see into its innards, and then what they were telling me how amazing, and colorful and fun and enjoyable the mall was in the 1970s,” Goldstein said.

It was Cinderella City that actually inspired Goldstein to go into the architectural software industry.

In 2024, nearly 26 years after its demise, the only structure left standing from Cinderella City is the three-story Englewood Civic Center. Goldstein said this building was a department store attached to the once massive mall.

‘Paradoxically behind the times’

“(Cinderella City) was ahead of its time and it did do good things for the community, but it also in other ways was paradoxically behind the times and did bad things for the community,” Goldstein said.

It cost millions of dollars for the city to demolish the mall and over the years, the area has seen redevelopment but not at the scale of Cinderella City during its heyday, Goldstein said.

“At the time local governments didn’t really know how to handle this, but I think the City of Englewood was faced with a pretty unprecedented situation,” Goldstein said.

Cinderella City was one of the rst

“I think it was a precursor to a lot of other malls that have since fallen,” Goldstein said.

He said Cinderella City wasn’t a sustainable project. It was shaped like an M and had many levels so it could properly t on its property. However, Goldstein said this was an issue for long-term evolution.

“To some degree, Cinderella City wasn’t going to redesign itself out of its own problems because it was inherently a problematic layout and design,” he said.

However, Goldstein said, some aspects of the mall were positive and innovative measures that are seen in modern trends.

e biggest feature was Cinderella City’s Cinder Alley, which was a connection of pathways to various small shops where up-and-coming artists or crafters could sell their goods.

“I think the mixed-use part of it and the community-oriented part of it and the hyper-local part of it are good lessons to take away,” he said. “I am unsurprised that that is a trend and probably always will be a trend, and Cinderella City just happened to get there rst.”

ese days, Bu ngton said malls are all about experience and how to engage consumers.

“If we talk about today, malls are becoming these multipurpose experiential models where there is more of a community,” Bu ngton said.

He explained a big factor into the future of what a mall-type facility looks like now is commercial real estate.  ere are di erent types of real estate including o ce, retail and

industrial, said Bu ngton, who explained that numbers are down for these separately.

“So what a lot of these commercial real estate developers are trying to do is to try to manage these vacancies to make things multipurpose,” Bu ngton said.

Continued impact

Goldstein spent years researching the Cinderella City project and for the last few years has worked to create an immersive digital exhibit featuring the project, which will be in the Englewood Historic Preservation Society’s new museum.  e exhibit will feature a simulation Goldstein has created to pay homage to the project that inspired his career and passion.

“ e simulation is Cinderella City in two di erent eras,” he said. “So, Cinderella City as it appeared in 1968 and the other time period is 1988… You can time travel and you can see what that very same spot looks like 20 years in the future.”

Goldstein said he really wanted to feature the two lives of Cinderella City in both the simulation and the museum exhibit.

As of press deadlines, the museum was slated for a soft opening on May 4.

“(It’s) the life it lived after it was built and the life it lived shortly before it died,” Goldstein said of his simulation.

Bu ngton said technology will inuence how future versions of malls will look for customers.

“ e new model has to be experiential,” Bu ngton said. “It really comes down to innovation.”

PHOTO ON PREVIOUS PAGE: People walking around the Gold Mall in Cinderella City in the early 1970s. The Gold Mall was one of five sub malls that made up the vast structure of Cinderella City.

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A simulated representation of Gold Mall created by architectural software engineer Josh Goldstein. This image is similar to what viewers see when they participate in his simulation of Cinderella City.

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Five Bluedevils are moving on

BY STEVE SMITH SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

e dais was a little crowded on April 25 at Fort Lupton High School. And with good reason.

Five athletes signed their letters of intent to move on to the world of college athletics.

“It’s something that, when you start in sports, you always dream of,” said FLHS athletic director Richard Jacoby. “I’m looking forward to seeing

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Fort Lupton athletes put pen to paper for next stops

what these athletes can do at the next level.”

Anastacia Salazar

Anastacia Salazar prepares to sign her letter of intent to attend Northwest Kansas Technical College on April 25.

All it took was a visit to Northwest Kansas Technical College in Goodland, Kansas, for her to make her choice.

at and the option to compete in two sports: softball and wrestling

“I met the softball coach and I fell in love with her,” Salazar said. “I went to the campus. e campus was absolutely amazing. I love small towns.

It’s smaller than Fort Lupton. I met her a year ago. She kept in contact with me, trying to get me to go there.”

She considered Penn-State Mont Alto (“We decided that was too far”). She also thought about Lamar Community College in Colorado and Seward Community College in Kansas. But neither of those schools o ered softball, which is Salazar’s main sport.

Salazar wants to be a medical assistant.

“Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve liked helping people,” she said. “I want to do my part and help people as much as I can.”

She’s scared to leave home.

“But I’m ready,” she said. “I’m excited. It’s going to be complicated (competing in two sports). But I can do it.”

Camren Galicia

Camren Galicia is all smiles in ad-

vance of signing his letter of intent to attend Otero Junior College.

Galicia’s choice was to continue his wrestling career at Otero Junior College in La Junta, Colorado. e decision was easy.

“ ey were the rst college to offer. ey showed me around the town,” Galicia said. “It reminded me of Fort Lupton. Everyone knows each other right away. I knew I would t in right away. I’m ready to grow up.”

He wants to become a counselor.

“A lot of my friends ask me for advice,” he said. “I give them advice, and they are like, ‘You should be a counselor.’ I thought I’d try it out. I try to help out everyone I can. I want to do that for a career.”

Galicia admitted to a combination of apprehension and nerves as he awaits his next chapter.

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Faulhaber is ready to take her next step.

“I haven’t been away from my mom for a long time,” he said. “But I’m ready.”

Payton Faulhaber

Faulhaber opted to play volleyball at Bethel College in North Newton, Kansas.

“It’s out of state and it’s small,” Faulhaber said. “I like the volleyball program. I love the small community here. And it’s a religious school. It’s going to be a smaller school. It’ll be something I’m familiar with. So, I’m excited.”

She wants to study marketing with the hopes of becoming a salesperson.

“I’ve wanted to go into business. My family has some things to do with business,” she said. “I’ve always been

“I’m not scared. I won’t have to be with thousands of people,” she said. “I didn’t want to go far. But I wanted to try new things and be on my own.”

Last but not least

Earlier this year, D’mitri GarzaAlarcon signed on with Western Wyoming Community College.

On the left, D’mitri Garza-Alarcon nishes up his letter-signing e ort at Fort Lupton High School on April 25. On the right, Rylee Balcazar is all smiles as she readies to sign a letter of intent to wrestle at Chadron State College in Nebraska.

Rylee Balcazar decided to attend Chadron State College in Nebraska.

Both won state wrestling titles this winter. It was his fourth straight, while Balcazar won her second crown.

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Barbara Jean Stephens April 29, 1933 - April 21, 2024

Barbara Jean Stephens stepped into heaven on April 21, 2024—just 8 days shy of her 91st birthday. It was just like her to choose a Sunday morning as her departure date, and we are sure the Sunday service SHE attended that morning was EPIC!!

Barbara came into this world in Denver, Colorado on April 29th, 1933, as a surprise to her parents, Elbert and Julia Wilson, who had been told they couldn’t have children after Julia’s surgery years earlier. She was destined to be a “Wilma” following the “W” pattern of her older siblings, Walter and Wanda. Her sister, Wanda, was in Junior High School at the time and she convinced her mother to name her baby sister after her best friend, Barbara Jean. One of Barb’s nephews teasingly called her Aunt Wilma throughout her life.

She graduated from West High School in Denver in 1952 and soon after began working for Public Service Company. She had a full scholarship to attend Western Colorado University, but she loved her new job so much she decided to stay. at decision turned out to be fate, because had she gone to school, she would not have been there when James R. Stephens started working at PSCO in the fall. She told him she felt sorry for his future wife because he was gone skiing or shing every weekend and she knew his wife would be a weekend widow. Long story short, they were married the following year on Valentine’s Day, 1953 and continued to live happily for the next 56 years until Jim’s death in 2009.

ey started married life in Denver, where they were blessed with two children— Gregg, in 1955, and Nancy, in 1957. ey lived in their home in Denver until 1966 when they moved to Salida for 3 years. en they moved to Brighton where they lived for the next 40 years, and nally to Loveland for the next 17 years. Barbara moved to Good Samaritan Assisted Living in Ft Collins almost a year ago.

Barbara was an extremely gifted homemaker and created such a warm and loving home for her family. She took pride in every home she lived in and decorated accordingly for EVERY season and holiday! Christmas was her favorite! She provided incredible meals, equally incredible desserts and even the family picnics were a gourmet experience. Our family could not have been blessed with a better mom! We spent many weekends 4-wheelin’ through the Colorado mountains exploring our beautiful state and making wonderful memories together. She began working as an administrative secretary

in the Brighton School District when her children were older. She created another wonderful “family of friends” there. Barb loved to entertain family and friends and was active in each community. Her church families were always a priority and she spent many hours serving wherever she was called. She loved sending and receiving cards and oversaw the card ministry at her church for many years. Encouraging others was one of her many gifts. Other hobbies included scrapbooking, genealogy, embroidery, and knitting. ere are many little “pieces of Barb” in homes across Colorado!

Barb maintained an extremely strong faith throughout her lifetime. She loved her Lord, heart and soul! If you needed a good and faithful prayer warrior, Barb was your go-to! Barbara was a very loving and supportive wife. Jim and Barbara had many wonderful years of love and laughter together and she was Jim’s dedicated caretaker for the last years of his life as he deteriorated with dementia. She had missed him every day of the almost 15 years since his passing. Our hearts are rejoicing that they are nally together again!! She cherished her children, grandchildren, siblings, extended family members, friends, and pets. She made lifelong friends everywhere she went, and she had an amazing ability to keep track of and nurture those connections. She had such a positive impact on so many peoples’ lives. Her strong faith and wisdom were a beacon of light and inspiration for many who knew her.

She is survived by her son Gregg Stephens (Dawn) of Central Point, OR daughter Nancy Trignani (Lou) of Ft Collins, CO, grandson Stephen Trignani (Heather) of Greeley, CO and granddaughter, Alyssa Tuttle (Dan) of Ft. Collins, CO.

All who were privileged to know her will remember her fondly. She left a legacy of love and a trail of lovely memories in each heart that she touched.

A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on ursday, May 9, 2024, at 2PM at First Baptist Church, 1003 W 6th Street, Loveland Colorado. e family respectfully requests no owers. Donations in memory of Barb can go to either:

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BRIGHTON HOUSING AUTHORITY

ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

JUNE 18, at 2:00 P.M.

A public hearing is scheduled for the review of the Brighton Housing Authority’s revised Administrative Plan for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program. This public hearing will include the incorporation of the 2023 Moving to Work (MTW) MTW supplement into the Administrative Plan. The proposed 2024 MTW supplement will also be incorporated upon approval by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Public input is encouraged and welcome. The draft plan will be available for review on BHA’s website at www.brightonhousingauthority.

org A copy of the draft plan will also be available for public inspection at BHA offices at 22 S. 4th Avenue, Suite 202, Brighton, CO 80601. Comments regarding the supplement may also be emailed to info@brightonhousing.org or mailed to 22 S. 4th Avenue, Suite 202, Brighton, CO 80601

Attn: Andrew Dall, Deputy Director.

The public hearing will take place at BHA offices located at 22 S. 4th Avenue, Brighton, CO 80601, on June 18, 2024, at 2:00 P.M.

If you are a person with disabilities and are in need of a reasonable accommodation to access this information or public hearing, please call BHA offices at 303-655-2160.

If you have limited English proficiency and are seeking language assistance to access this public hearing, please call the office at 303-655-2160.

Legal Notice No. BSB3124

First Publication: May 2, 2024

Last Publication: June 13, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-43

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO FINDING SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE OF AN ANNEXATION PETITION, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 21, 2024, TO DETERMINE IF THE PROPOSED APPROXIMATE 4.918 ACRES OF PROPERTY, TO BE KNOWN AS THE OTTEN ANNEXATION, COMPLIES WITH STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCH ANNEXATION.

WHEREAS, pursuant to the laws of the State of Colorado, a Petition for Annexation to the City of Brighton (the “Petition”), was presented to the City of Brighton; and

WHEREAS, the Petition requests the annexation of approximately 4.918 acres of contiguous unincorporated territory, situated, lying, and being in the County of Adams, State of Colorado, as more particularly described in EXHIBIT A, attached and shown in EXHIBIT B, attached, hereto (the “Property”), into the City of Brighton; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Otten (the “Applicant”), submitted the Petition, attached hereto as EXHIBIT C, on behalf of the Donald M. Otten Revocable Trust, owner of 100% of the Property (the “Owner”); and

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Brighton, Colorado, has reviewed the Petition, as presented by the Applicant, and has determined

that the Petition is in substantial compliance with the applicable laws of the State of Colorado and with the City of Brighton’s requirements for a Petition; and

WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt, by resolution, its findings in regard to such Petition and to set a public hearing in regard to such petition.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Brighton, Colorado, as follows:

Section 1. The City Council hereby finds that the Petition, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as EXHIBIT C, substantially complies with the applicable requirements of C.R.S. § 31-12-107.

Section 2. The City Council of the City of Brighton, Colorado will hold a public hearing for the purpose of determining if the proposed annexation complies with Colorado Revised Statutes, Sections 31-12-104 and 31-12-105, as amended, at the following time, date, and place: Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 6:00 p.m. City Council Chambers 500 South 4th Avenue Brighton, Colorado 80601

Any person may appear at such hearing and present evidence relative to the proposed annexation.

Section 3. Upon completion of the hearing, the City Council of the City of Brighton, Colorado shall set forth, by resolution, its findings of fact and its conclusion based thereon with reference to the eligibility of the proposed annexation, whether the statutory requirements of the proposed annexation have been met, and whether an election for the annexation is required.

Section 4. This Resolution is effective as of the date of its adoption.

RESOLVED this 2nd day of April, 2024.

CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO

By: /s./Gregory Mills, Mayor

ATTEST:

By: /s./Natalie Hoel, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By: /s./Yasmina Gibbons, Deputy City Attorney

EXHIBIT A Legal Description

An approximately 4.918 acres of property located in the Southwest Quarter of Section 21, Township 1 South, Range 66 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, County of Adams, State of Colorado.

[A full legal description may be obtained in the Community Development Office during normal business hours.]

EXHIBIT B Annexation Map

[Annexation Map may be obtained in the Community Development Office during normal business hours.]

EXHIBIT C Annexation Petition

[Annexation Petition may be obtained in the Community Development Office during normal business hours.]

Legal Notice No. BSB3099

First Publication: April 18, 2024

Last Publication: May 9, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Metropolitan Districts

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON EXCLUSION OF PROPERTY FROM SILVER PEAKS

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 5

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been filed with the Board of Directors of Silver Peaks Metropolitan District No. 5 (the “District”), Town of Lochbuie, Weld County, a petition praying that certain property, which is described below, be excluded from the boundaries of the District. The owner of one hundred percent (100%) of the property identified in the petition has given its consent to the exclusion of the property from the District’s boundaries.

Pursuant to § 32-1-903 CRS, as amended, the District’s meetings may be conducted electronically, telephonically or by other virtual means. Accordingly, notice is hereby given to all interested persons that they shall appear at a public hearing at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83671925870 at 11:30 AM on May 28, 2024, and show cause in writing why the petition should not be granted. The Board of Directors of the District, in its own discretion, may continue the hearing to a subsequent meeting.

The name and address of the petitioner is SPL Commercial, LLC, whose address is 8301 East Prentice Ave., Suite 100, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111. The property for which exclusion is sought is generally described as two parcels of land located on the north side of East 168th Avenue (Baseline Road), west of Freestone Street in the Town of Lochbuie.

A full and complete legal description of the property petitioned for exclusion is on file at the Law Office of Michael E. Davis, LLC, 1151 Eagle Drive, Suite 366, Loveland, Colorado, 80537, and is available for public inspection during regular business hours 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SILVER PEAKS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 5

By:LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL E. DAVIS, LLC

Attorneys for the District

Legal Notice No. BSB3139

First Publication: May 9, 2024

Last Publication: May 9, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

NOTICE OF VACANCIES FOR SILVER PEAKS EAST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

Pursuant to Section 32-1-808(2)(a)(I), C.R.S., notice is hereby given that three (3) vacancies exist on the Board of Directors of the Silver Peaks East Metropolitan District. One director may be appointed to each of the vacant positions to serve until the next regular election, which shall be held on May 6, 2025. Any interested elector may file a letter of interest in such position by mail to: Matt Ruhland, Esq., Cockrel Ela Glesne Greher & Ruhland, P.C., 44 Cook Street, Suite 620, Denver, Colorado 80206.

SILVER PEAKS EAST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By:/s/ Matthew P. Ruhland

Attorney for the District

Legal Notice No. BSB3131

First Publication: May 9, 2024

Last Publication: May 9, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO UNDERTAKE ACTIVITIES NECESSARY TO CHANGE THE BOUNDARIES OF ADAMS EAST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 321-207(3)(b), C.R.S., that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Adams East Metropolitan District (the “District”), Adams County, Colorado, intends to undertake the necessary activities to change the boundaries of the District to include property located in the Town of Lochbuie, Colorado. Such activities to change the District’s boundaries shall be taken pursuant to and in accordance with §§ 32-1-401(1) and 32-1-207(2)(a), C.R.S., provided that any inclusion property is first excluded from any other Title 32 special district to avoid overlapping boundaries.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that any action to enjoin the District’s activities to change its boundaries, as described herein, as a material departure from the District’s service plan must be brought within forty-five days from the publication of this notice.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ADAMS EAST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By:LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL E. DAVIS, LLC Attorneys for the District Legal Notice No. BSB3142 First Publication: May 9, 2024 Last Publication: May 9, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON EXCLUSION OF PROPERTY FROM ALTAMIRA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 5

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been filed with the Board of Directors of Altamira Metropolitan District No. 5 (the “District”), Town of Lochbuie, Weld County, a petition praying that certain property, which is described below, be excluded from the boundaries of the District. The owner of one hundred percent (100%) of the property identified in the petition has given its consent to the exclusion of the property from the District’s boundaries.

Pursuant to § 32-1-903 CRS, as amended, the District’s meetings may be conducted electronically, telephonically or by other virtual means. Accordingly, notice is hereby given to all interested persons that they shall appear at a public hearing via videoconference at https://us06web.zoom. us/j/83671925870 at 11:30 AM on May 28, 2024, and show cause in writing why the petition should not be granted. The Board of Directors of the District, in its own discretion, may continue the hearing to a subsequent meeting.

The name and address of the petitioner is Robert A. Lembke, whose address is 8301 East Prentice Ave., Suite 100, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111. The property for which exclusion is sought is generally described as a parcel of land located at the west end of Fletcher Avenue, approximately 730 feet north of East 168th Avenue (Baseline Road) in the Town of Lochbuie.

A full and complete legal description of the property petitioned for exclusion is on file at the Law Office of Michael E. Davis, LLC, 1151 Eagle Drive, Suite 366, Loveland, Colorado, 80537, and is available for public inspection during regular business hours 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ALTAMIRA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 5

By:LAW

80601 Plaintiff: CHAMBERS INDUSTRIAL CENTER CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. Defendants: CHRISTOPHER W. COONS; LUZ A. COONS; PONTIAC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, a Colorado limited liability company; METRO COLLECTION SERVICE, INC.; ALEX VILLAGRAN AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR ADAMS COUNTY; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION

Attorneys for Plaintiff: SCHAEFER LEGAL, LLC Brianna L. Schaefer, #34078 Address: 12650 W 64th Avenue, #E197 Arvada, Colorado 80004 Phone Number: 720-806-0161

SUMMONS

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to file with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response to the attached Complaint. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you within the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within 21 days after such service upon you. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you outside of the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after such service upon you. Your answer or counterclaim must be accompanied with the applicable filing fee.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within the applicable time period, the Court may enter judgment by default against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice.

This is an action affecting the property described in the Complaint and is a proceeding in rem as well as in personam proceeding.

The following documents are also served herewith:

District Court Civil (CV) Case Cover Sheet

Complaint, Exhibits A-D, Lis Pendens

Dated: September 25, 2023.

SCHAEFER LEGAL, LLC

By: Brianna L. Schaefer #34078

Plaintiff’s Address: c/o HOAMCO 12500 First Street, #2 Thornton, Colorado 80241

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

OFFICE OF MICHAEL

Public Notices

Last Publication: May 30, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601

Plaintiff: CEDAR BRIDGE OWNERS ASSOCIATION

Defendants: JULIANA T. BENNETT; COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY; ALEX VILLAGRAN AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR ADAMS COUNTY; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION.

Attorneys for Plaintiff: SCHAEFER LEGAL, LLC

Brianna L. Schaefer, #34078

Address: 12650 W 64th Avenue, #E197 Arvada, Colorado 80004

Phone Number: 720-806-0161

SUMMONS

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS:

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to file with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response to the attached Complaint. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you within the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within 21 days after such service upon you. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you outside of the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after such service upon you. Your answer or counterclaim must be accompanied with the applicable filing fee.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within the applicable time period, the Court may enter judgment by default against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice.

This is an action affecting the property described in the Complaint and is a proceeding in rem as well as in personam proceeding.

The following documents are also served herewith:

District Court Civil (CV) Case Cover Sheet

Complaint, Exhibits A-D, Lis Pendens

Dated: January 08, 2024.

SCHAEFER LEGAL, LLC

By: Brianna L. Schaefer #34078

Plaintiff’s Address:

c/o Homestead Management Corporation 1499 W. 121st Avenue, #100 Westminster, Colorado 80234

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

Legal Notice No. BSB3129

First Publication: May 9, 2024

Last Publication: June 6, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade 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: CREEKSIDE SOUTH ESTATES

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

v. Defendant: JUDITH E EHRLICH

Case Number: 2023C042799

Div.: 1 Ctrm.:

Attorney: 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: jsmith@altitude.law

Atty. Reg. #:40490

SECOND PLURIES SUMMONS FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF FOR

BREACH OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

TO: JUDITH E EHRLICH

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:

July 9, 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:

15705 Havana Way, Brighton, CO 80602 also known as SUB:CREEKSIDE ESTATES THIRD FILING BLK:1 LOT:15, Adams County, Colorado

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, thisday 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. BSB3136

First Publication: May 9, 2024

Last Publication: June 6, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles

Public Notice

Abandoned vehicle sale Tri-County Auto Recovery LLC 720 298 7466

1)01 Subaru Forester 727238

2)15 Jeep Patriot 349775

3)99 Toyota Rav 4. 143956

4)95 Geo Metro 724175

5)07 Volvo S60. 640982

Legal Notice No. BSB3130

First Publication: May 9, 2024

Last Publication: May 9, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Notice to Creditors

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Patricia Ann Dietz

Patricia A. Dietz

Patricia Dietz

Pat Dietz, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30153

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 September 2, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Ryan N. Morey, Attorney for Kurt Dietz, Personal Representative 5125 Centennial Blvd. #200 Colorado Springs, CO 80919 (719) 465-4324 ryan@moreylawpc.com

Legal Notice No. BSB3122

First Publication: May 2, 2024

Last Publication: May 16, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Joshua Richard Foster, A/K/A Josh Foster, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 48

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 September 9, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Richard G. Foster

Personal Representative 6911 S Uinta St. Centennial, CO 80112

Legal Notice No. BSB3135

First Publication: May 9, 2024

Last Publication: May 23, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Kathleen Lois Galloway a/k/a Kathleen Galloway, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30322

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 September 9, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Carole Galloway

Personal Representative 8620 Shoup Road

Colorado Springs, CO 80908

Legal Notice No. BSB3140

First Publication: May 9, 2024

Last Publication: May 23, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of JAMES COLE REEVES, a.k.a. JAMES C. REEVES, a.k.a. JAMES REEVES, a.k.a. JIM COLE REEVES, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30307

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 September 9, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

MORGAN R. MESTAS

Personal Representative 1309 E. 131st Drive Thornton, Colorado 80241

Legal Notice No. BSB3133

First Publication: May 9, 2024

Last Publication: May 23, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Louis Joseph Federico, aka Louis Joseph Federico Sr aka Louis J Federico aka Louis Joe Federico, aka Louie Federico , Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30306

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 September 9, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Louie Junior Federico

Personal Representative 2116 Meadow Court Longmont. CO 80501

Tammy Escamilla

Personal Representative 14914 E Scott Place Denver. CO 80239

Legal Notice No. BSB3137

First Publication: May 9, 2024

Last Publication: May 23, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Diana L. Morehead, a/k/a Diana Louise Morehead, a/k/a Diana Morehead, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30239

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 September

3, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Traci Lynn Prior

Personal Representative

C/O Brandon D. Rains, Esq. 4600 S Syracuse St,.9th floor Denver, CO 80237

Legal Notice No. BSB3114

First Publication: May 2, 2024

Last Publication: May 16, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

Adams County Court 1100 Judicial Center Dr. Brighton, CO 80601

In the Matter of the Determination of Heirs or Devisees or Both and of Interests in Property of:

Marvin D. Schuler, deceased, James G. Schuler, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30285

Lucas Buckley, Atty. Reg. # 38651

Jeremiah James, Atty. Reg. # 53087 Hathaway & Kunz, LLP Cheyenne, WY 82003

Phone Number: 307-634-7723

E-mail: lbuckley@hkwyolaw.com

jjames@hkwyolaw.com

FAX Number: 307-634-0985

NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION TO INTERESTED PERSONS AND OWNERS BY DESCENT OR SUCCESSION PURSUANT TO § 15-12-1303, C.R.S

To all interested persons and owners by descent or succession (List all names of interested persons and owners by descent or succession): Jan Marie Joyce

A petition has been filed alleging that the above decedent(s) died leaving the following real property:

Property 1

Description of Property

One-half (1/2) interest

Location of Property

Township 3 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M

Section 12: NW¼, Less and Except a 10.15 acre tract of land, being more particularly described in that certain Rule, Order, Judgment and Decree (Civil Action No. 84-CV-0479), dated the 2nd day of January, 1985, and recorded the 21st day of January, 1985 in Book 2959 at Page 356 in the office of the County Clerk and Ex-Officio Register of Deed for the County of Adams, State of Colorado and Less and Except a 10.35 acre tract of land, being more particularly described in that certain Rule, Order, Judgment and Decree (Civil Action No. 90CV1892, Division C) dated the 27th day of August, 1991, and recorded the 13th day of September, 1991 in Book 3816 at Page 220 in the office of the County Clerk and Ex-Officio Register of Deed for the County of Adams, State of Colorado.

Containing 139.50 acres, more or less

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

Date: June 25, 2024

Time: 8:00 a.m.

Courtroom or Division: 1 Address:1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, Colorado 80601

Note:

• You must answer the petition on or before the hearing date and time specified above.

• Within the time required for answering the petition, all objections to the petition must be in writing, filed with the court and served on the petitioner and any required filing fee must be paid.

• The hearing shall be limited to the petition, the objections timely filed and the parties answering the petition in a timely manner. If the petition is not answered and no objections are filed, the court may enter a decree without a hearing.

Legal Notice No. BSB3107

First Publication: April 25, 2024

Last Publication: May 9, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Horst Kurt Dietz Horst K. Dietz

Horst Dietz , Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30154

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 September 2, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Ryan N. Morey, Attorney for Kurt Dietz, Personal Representative 5125 Centennial Blvd. #200 Colorado Springs, CO 80919 (719) 465-4324 ryan@moreylawpc.com

Legal Notice No. BSB3118

First Publication: May 2, 2024 Last Publication: May 16, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Mary F. Salas Mary Salas, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 132

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 September 2, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Richard R. Salas

Personal Representative 4055 Carr Street Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Legal Notice No. BSB3125

First Publication: May 2, 2024 Last Publication: May 16, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JEAN R. KENFIELD a/k/a JEAN KENFIELD a/k/a JEANNIE KENFIELD a/k/a JEAN REID a/k/a JEAN REID KENFIELD a/k/a JEAN BOCKELMAN, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30328

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 September 9, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kenny Ray Kenfield

Personal Representative 9414 E. 161st Ave. Brighton, CO 80602

Legal Notice No. BSB3134 First Publication: May 9, 2024 Last Publication: May 23, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of HELEN T. MARTIN, a/k/a HELEN TAYLOR MARTIN, and as HELEN MARTIN, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30168

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 September 2, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

L VONS GADDIS, PC Attorneys for the Personal Representative

Mark W. Martin, Personal Representative c/o L VONS GADDIS P.O. Box 978 Longmont, CO 80502-0978

Legal Notice No. BSB3120

First Publication: May 2, 2024 Last Publication: May 16, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Hildagarde Leotta Shurtleff aka, Hilda Shurtleff aka Hilda L Shurtleff, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 112

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of

DONAHUE, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30207

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 September 2, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Areli J. Figueroa Hernandez

Personal Representative 32186 Castle Court Ste. 301 Evergreen, CO, 80439

Legal Notice No. BSB3117

First Publication: May 2, 2024

Last Publication: May 16, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Court Adams County, Colorado Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Dr, Brighton, CO 80601

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF: JARELL NIELSON BROOKS (person wishing to adopt) FOR THE ADOPTION OF A CHILD

Attorney or Party Without Attorney: JARELL NIELSON BROOKS

CHELSEA NICOLE BROOKS 4709 Orleans Street, Denver, CO 80249

Phone Number: (303)856-4797 E-mail: Jarell.n.brooks@hotmail.com

NOTICE OF HEARING

TO: UNKNOWN BIOLOGICAL FATHER, (Full Name of Parent).

Pursuant to §19-5-208, C.R.S., you are hereby notified that the above-named Petitioner(s) has/ have filed in this Court a verified Petition seeking to adopt a child.

X If applicable, an Affidavit of Abandonment has been filed alleging that you have abandoned the child for a period of one year or more and/or have failed without cause to provide reasonable support for the child for one year or more.

You are further notified that an Adoption hearing is set on June 28, 2024 at 9:00AM in the court location identified above.

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(s).

IN THE MATTER OF THE. PETITION OF: JARELL NIELSON BROOKS (person Wishing to adopt) FOR THE ADOPTION QF A CHILD Case Number: 24 J A62

ORDER FOR PUBLICATION AND MAILING

The Court, having considered the Motion and Affidavit of the Petitioner(s), is satisfied that the Petitioner(s) has/have used due diligence to obtain personal service on the Respondent(s) at any address available; and that such efforts have failed or efforts to obtain same would have been to no avail, that the Respondent(s) cannot be found for personal sevice, and that the address of the Respondent(s) remain(s) unknown.

Therefore, the Motion is granted.

The Court orders that the Petitioner(s) shall complete service by publication in a newspaper published in this county or as otherwise specified by the Court. Such publication shall be made as follows:

Pursuant to Rule 6.1 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure

Date: April 2, 2024

Magistrate

Legal Notice No. BSB3141

First Publication: May 9, 2024

Last Publication: May 9, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public NOtice

DISTRICT COURT

ADAMS COUNTY STATE OF COLORADO

Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Dr. Brighton, CO 80601 Division T1

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF:

ASHLEY LAUREN PALAZZARI

FOR THE ADOPTION OF A CHILD: LUCCA PHILIP PALAZZARI

NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION:

To: Cheyenne Lander Palazzari, Respondent/ parent:

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 May 28, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. in Division T1, Courtroom 305, 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: April 8, 2024

Legal Notice No. BSB3103 First Publication: April 18, 2024 Last Publication: May 16, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public NOtice

DISTRICT COURT

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

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF: ASHLEY LAUREN PALAZZARI

FOR THE ADOPTION OF A CHILD: SAGAN GERALD PALAZZARI

NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION:

To: Cheyenne Lander Palazzari, Respondent/ parent:

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

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: April 8, 2024.

MARKETS

e rst big step comes as United Power, which serves about 300,000 people in an area from Commerce City through Adams and Weld counties, leaves the Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association.

CORE, serving more than 375,000 residents in parts of 11 counties from west of Colorado Springs to east of Denver, is set to nish its contract with Xcel Energy at the end of 2025.

“ e arrival of inexpensive utilityscale solar and the arrival of inexpensive utility-scale batteries has changed the landscape for co-ops,” said Seth Feaster, an energy data analyst with the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis.

“ e great thing about solar is coops scale it to their needs,” Feaster said. “ ey can keep it local and they don’t need a big coal plant in anoth-

er state anymore.”

Rural cooperatives traditionally bought their electricity wholesale in bulk from large generation and transmission associations, created to serve the co-ops, or an investorowned utility, like Xcel Energy.

ose purchases account for 60% to 70% of the cooperatives’ budgets.

But with more independent power suppliers and the opportunity to build their own smaller-scale projects, cooperatives have more options, said Robin Lunt, chief strategy o cer at Guzman Energy, a power wholesaler, which has been instrumental in the departure of several co-ops from Tri-State.

“ ere’s increasing opportunity for the distribution utilities to look at the market and decide how they want to design their power supply and customize it to the community they serve,” Lunt said.

Guzman will supply United Power with about a third of its energy needs in a 15-year contract when the co-op

REVERSE

leaves Tri-State.

e departures come with risks as the cooperatives now must strike a series of contracts with di erent providers for power to replace that single source with large generation and transmission resources.

At its April 3 annual meeting, TriState CEO Duane Highley outlined the association’s investments to provide 5,300 megawatts of generation for its member co-ops spread across Nebraska, Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico.

“ is is real reliability; this portfolio cannot be matched,” Highley told the meeting. “It is a hedge against market prices. … We know there’s going be less and less surplus capacity, and it’s going be a time of greater stress on the grid.”

e departing cooperatives also are leaving power providers regulated by state and federal agencies for less transparent private operators, Tri-State spokesman Lee Boughey said.

“ e risk has always been there,” CORE’s Hildred said, pointing out that Xcel Energy has passed on costs it has incurred and is undertaking big projects — including a $2 billion Power Pathway transmission line and a proposed $15 billion clean energy plan — which will end up in customers’ bills.

“We will have control based on market prices our members are exposed to rather than the decision Xcel makes over which we have very little in uence,” Hildred said

For United Power, Tri-State posed two problems. As its largest member, representing about 20% of its revenue, United Power was carrying a disproportionate amount of the association’s overhead, in essence subsidizing smaller co-ops. “ ese cross-subsidies have to stop,” Gabriel said.

Second, Tri-State’s 50-year contracts require its cooperatives to buy 95% of their electricity from Tri-State thwarting local power projects.