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Political tint: Judging how deep blue runs in Adams County Democrats admit there are plenty of ways to judge county’s political fabric

BY LIAM ADAMS LADAMS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Judging just by the demographics and statistics, Adams County looks plenty blue.

There are more registered Democrats than Republicans. Democrats occupy most state legislative seats, the entire board of county commissioners and all the elected positions in county government.

And yet, a Republican won two consecutive elections in a state Senate district previously held by Democrats. Most mayors in the county are members of the GOP and not long ago, in 2014, Republicans won most elected seats in the county, including the board of commissioners and sheriff.

“I believe that politics in Adams County is ever-evolving. You can see that in the pockets of partisan areas throughout the county,” said County Commissioner Charles “Chaz” Tedesco, “You have some areas that are red and blue, some areas that are majority red, and some areas that are majority blue.”

So, the narrative about politics in Adams County isn’t as monolithic as it appears.

There is a west versus east divide and a suburban versus rural split.

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Politicians and strategists say the type of neighborhood matters, as does the process to select a candidate.

A candidate’s work ethic can make all the difference. Those factors aside, the county’s political future could shift when the state re-draws legislative districts in 2021.

Such anomalies mean that no seat in Adams County is safe, according to longtime political observers.

Margins

This year, President-elect Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump in Adams County by 16 percentage points. He received the highest vote percentages in Aurora, Commerce City and southwestern Adams County near the Denver border, according to a by-city analysis of election results. Trump’s top three areas were Brighton, Todd Creek and eastern Adams County, which includes Bennet and Strasburg.

The margins between the presidential candidates were more pronounced this year than in 2016 between Trump and Hillary Clinton.

Clinton won the entire county by almost 9 percentage points. Broken down, Clinton earned 53 percent

of Westminster’s vote, while Biden received 61 percent this year.

Meanwhile, Trump went from 68 percent to 72 percent in eastern Adams County.

The 2020 and 2016 Covarrubias at-large county commissioner races followed similar patterns. This year, incumbent commissioners Tedesco and Eva Henry won their reelections by wider margins than their 2016 victories. It was closer in the third county commissioner race between Democrat Lynn Baca and Republican Phil Covarrubias. About 10 percentage points separated the candidates in Thornton, Brighton and Henderson, and Baca ultimately won.

But in State Senate District 25, the county’s closest race, state Sen. Kevin Priola won reelection after performing well in Brighton and eastern Adams County while his opponent, Democrat Paula Dickerson, earned higher vote percentages in Thornton and Aurora. The 2020 Brighton and Thornton figures are almost identical to 2016, when Priola ran against Democrat Jenise May. Looking at the results, some say the east-west divide is clear. “We’ve had more success in the east. But the challenge has always been the west,” said JoAnn Windholz, chair of the Adams County GOP. Lori Goldstein, chair of Adams County Democrats, agreed. State House District 56, which encompasses Brighton and eastern Adams

County, “was definitely drawn to be red,” Goldstein said. The seat is currently held by state Rep. Rod Bockenfeld, a Republican.

Goldstein said there is a connection between suburbanization and liberal sentiment in western Adams County. Conversely, Windholz said smaller and more rural towns tend to be redder.

That said, Tedesco said city-level analysis is too general. He prefers to study precinct-level data, which shows red pockets throughout the county. He said he has received fewer votes in newer, more affluent subdivisions where conservative values are more prevalent. Development, Tedesco said, “lends itself to a more blended mix of all the beliefs and traits of each party.”

At-large penalty for GOP Just because the county board of commissioners is all-Democratic doesn’t mean Republicans lack enthusiasm for the dais. Part of the challenge is that even though commissioners represent a district, voters elect them at-large.

“Because we are elected countywide, I think that benefits Democrats in Adams County,” Tedesco said.

In eastern District 5, where Baca defeated Covarrubias, he received 56 percent of the vote in Brighton and 74 percent in eastern Adams County.

Baca was strongest in Aurora, Federal Heights and southwestern Adams County.

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Northglenn imposes new regulations on tobacco retailers Northglenn City Council votes 7 to 2 for new restrictions targeting teen vaping

BY LIAM ADAMS LADAMS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Northglenn will tighten the belt on tobacco retailers to curb teen vaping.

The City council approved new regulations for businesses that sell tobacco products with a 7 to 2 vote at a Dec. 14 meeting. Council voted for the new licensing program after receiving pushback from tobacco and convenience store industry proponents.

The regulations will make it illegal for businesses to sell tobacco products to anyone under 21. Federal law already raised the minimum

age limit to 21 in 2019. The new city regulations, however, ensure greater local compliance.

The regulations also require strict ID checks, impose penalty fees for businesses in violation, and prohibits new retailers from being within 500 feet of schools, parks and public recreation areas. Most of the regulations apply to tobacco retailers, not those purchasing the products.

However, one regulation raises the municipal code’s minimum age for unlawful possession or consumption of tobacco to 21.

Council’s vote did not establish the precise penalty fees; that will be decided at a future meeting. A draft penalty fee schedule shows $1,000 increases for each violation. That’s in addition to the annual licensing fee that businesses will pay.

Before the council voted on the ordinance, various representatives spoke against the fees during the

meeting’s public hearing portion.

“We feel the fees and penalties should be reasonable and consistent with the other localities in the region,” said Nancy Riggs, a spokesperson for United Pacific, which owns gas stations in Northglenn.

Thomas Bryant, executive director and legal counsel of the National Association of Tobacco Outlets, echoed Riggs. “These penalties are by far one of the highest schedules of fines and suspension penalties we have ever seen,” Bryant said.

Riggs and Bryant argued that gas stations and convenience stores have earned less revenue this year because more people are staying home. The penalties would be financially crippling, they said.

Even though councilors didn’t vote on the fee schedule, the concern about fees swayed Councilwoman Becky Brown’s vote. “I’m very disappointed that we’re not taking

businesses into any consideration because tobacco is such an evil product,” she said, with sarcasm, before voting no. Councilwoman Joyce Downing joined Brown, articulating similar reasons.

An equal number of councilors expressed a different opinion. “If they (businesses) don’t sell to underage people, then they don’t have to pay the fee,” said Councilwoman Katherine Goff, “Teenage vaping has been increasing crazily … I think we seriously need some ways to discourage that.” The ordinance applies to all tobacco products, but several councilors made it clear the ordinance is targeting teen vaping.

Councilwoman Julie Duran Mullica also supported the fees, saying they help pay for enforcement. She said, “We want to make sure we’re keeping tobacco out of the hands of youth and compliance checks is our best tool to do that.”

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This last month, our community lost a beautiful, loving couple, a fixture in our community, Monte and Jim Hazlet. They so loved each other. Jim died just 35 days before they would have celebrated their 65th anniversary on November 26, 2020 (Thanksgiving Day). Some say, Monte died of a broken heart, just 8 days later.

Jim Hazlet passed away on October 22, 2020, at his home in Hudson, CO. He was born to William and Cuba (Hayes) Hazlet on March 23, 1932. Jim graduated from Brighton High School in 1949. He briefly attended Harding Christian College. He then enlisted in the Air Force in 1951. He came home in March of 1955, and met Monte Parkinson. They married in November of the same year and moved into the farmhouse where Jim was born.

In 1959, Monte gave birth to a son, Robert (Robbie) Hazlet. Robbie passed away on February 28, 2019.

Jim continued to live and work at the family farm until his death.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents; his son, Robbie; sisters, Ida Roberts, and Venice Boxer. Jim is survived by his sisters Maryann Healy and Jeanetta Stout.

Monte Hazlet passed away on

December 4, 2020 at Platte Valley Medical Center in Brighton. She was born to Fanny and Sidney Parkinson on April 30, 1938, in James, Texas.

Monte attended schools in Texas, Louisiana, and Colorado. In 1953, the family moved to Englewood, Colorado.

In March of 1955, Monte met Jim Hazlet, marrying him on November 26, 1955. They moved out to his family farm in Hudson.

On December 7, 1959, Monte gave birth to her precious little boy, Robbie, who passed away in 2019.

Monte remained living on the family farm until her death.

Monte is preceded in death by her parents and brother, J.D. Parkison, half-brother Jackie Parkison.

Monte and Jim are survived by their daughter-in-law, Virginia; grandsons, Darain (Krista) and Andrew; greatgrandsons, Harold and John; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial services are yet to be announced. Tabor Funeral Home, Brighton, Colorado handled arrangements. Please continue to check the website at www.

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RE-8 finding ways to reach out to parents, students

BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Since the pandemic began, one message has remained constant from the Weld Re-8 School District.

There needs to be a way to communicate between teachers, parents and students, even if no one is occupying a school building. The district decided to continue with remote learning through at least Monday, Jan. 11.

Michael Kimbrough, the RE-8 district technology coach, outlined some of the available tools to help.

One of them is a platform called GoGuard, which lets teachers assist students as if they are in the classroom. Another is a program called KAMI. “It lets the students annotate on top of a PDF,” Kimbrough said.

“This lets the teacher assign a PDF to a student. The student can type on top of the PDF before they turn it in.”

Gabriela Rivera, the district’s family communication specialist, told the school board during a remote

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Democratic leadership. People in Brighton and Bennett might not,” Covarrubias said.

He thinks voters should elect commissioners by district, not at-large.

Henry, a Democrat, doesn’t necessarily disagree. She prefers Democrats on the dais with her, but said, “The rural area is being left out.

That’s what I’m seeing is happening.”

The current system dates back to 2012 when voters approved ballot measures to increase the number of commissioners from three to five, and for commissioners to run at-large. Fifty-seven percent of voters approved both measures.

The 2012 changes were beneficial for a few reasons, Henry said. They helped put new checks-and-balances on county commissioners and prevent corruption. The changes didn’t immediately ensure Democratic victories, she said.

In the 2014 General Election, Republicans won two out of three county commissioner races up for election. That year, GOP candidates also won elections for county clerk and recorder, treasurer, assessor, and sheriff. It wouldn’t be until 2018 when Democrats retook many of those offices.

There are other arguments for atlarge commissioner elections. Gini Pingenot, director of external affairs for Colorado Counties, Inc., said commissioners in at least 90 percent

workshop earlier this month about the importance of parental engagement in schools.

“It has a positive influence on children,” she said. “it’s important to have children engaged, especially now since students are doing their learning at home.”

The district has provided training for such things as creation of Infinite Campus, how to access the internet and how to set up email accounts. Another training to do this is scheduled after the winter break.

“We’ve been creating community partnerships,” Rivera said. “Some businesses are offering their parking lots so students can have access to WiFi connections. We’ve done home visits to show parents how to long on to Chromebooks. And in some cases, we’re just checking in on students.”

The district also has a remote learning website available in English and Spanish.

Kimbrough said as yet, there is no technology to let principals stay in touch with teachers for such things as in-person evaluations.

of Colorado’s counties are elected at-large. The reason, she said, is that “Commissioners believe that the best policy comes from a commission consisting of commissioners representing the entire county.”

Skills matter

Priola’s victory in state Senate District 25 was surprising to some.

“It didn’t seem like it was winnable for any Republican,” said Ryan Lynch, Priola’s strategist in 2016 and 2020.

Before Priola, the seat belonged to Democrats. The district’s bluer sections, such as Thornton and Aurora, previously outweighed the redder ones. Mary Hodge, who’s currently Adams County commissioner and was District 25 state senator before Priola, couldn’t have imagined a Republican winning the seat before 2016.

The district’s purple streak didn’t hand Priola his victories, though.

Many say it was his work ethic.

“I’ve worked with dozens and dozens of candidates and I’ve never had one work harder than him,” Lynch said, “The secret weapon is Kevin himself.”

Year-round, Priola knocks on doors, calls constituents and attends civic events. He’s intentional about speaking with people one-on-one.

“He’s very personable and very effective on the campaign trail,” Hodge said.

Lynch said Priola’s reputation as a bipartisan legislator helped.

Goldstein, the county Democratic chair, said Priola’s moderate conservatism appeals to many voters in the district.

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Justices choose seasoned manager for troubled judicial district How Judge Don Quick became the 17th Judicial District’s next chief judge

BY MICHAEL KARLIK AND LIAM ADAMS COLORADO POLITICS AND COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA LADAMS@ COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When Don Quick answered the phone on Dec. 11, he had no idea it was for an interview to lead the troubled 17th Judicial District with the current and incoming chief justices of the Colorado Supreme Court.

“What they told me — why they wanted to talk to me — is that I had a lot of support both with judges and nonjudicial staff,” said Quick, a district court judge in Adams and Broomfield counties. As of Jan. 23, Quick will become the chief judge of the judicial district, following the retirement of his predecessor only a year and a half into her tenure.

Quick believed he was merely serving as a reference for another, more senior, judge under consideration.

But when that judge turned the job down, Chief Justice Nathan B. Coats and Justice Brian D. Boatright, who will become chief justice next month upon Coats’ retirement, turned to a man with years of management experience.

“When the chief justice calls you up and asks you to do something, if you can, you do it,” Quick said.

Throughout the fall, multiple news outlets reported on allegations of retaliation, politicization of the judicial retention process and even a coverup of pornography found on a government laptop in the 17th Judicial District. Chief Judge Emily E. Anderson, who was a central figure in some of the strife over the nonretention of Judge Tomee Crespin, announced her retirement from the bench on Dec. 7. She had assumed the top role just 19 months prior.

According to Quick, the climate within the courthouse and public accusations of misconduct were something he brought up with the justices.

“That came from me,” he said.

“What I want to do is have people that trust each other and work together. … That goal of having a climate where people work together, to me, that’s the right thing at this time.”

Stanley L. Garnett, a former district attorney of Boulder County who served at the same time as Quick, cautioned that even if they were inclined toward reform, chief

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judges are not the supervisor of any individual judge. In the 17th Judicial District, the position appoints key executive personnel, assists in financial duties and oversees the business of the court. As such, Quick’s entreaties for unity may be limited.

“One of the problems with chief judge is that you don’t have any actual authority. The judges don’t work for you. You can’t punish them,” he said.

Nonetheless, “I assume the chief justice was watching [the reports of misconduct] pretty closely and in the event of a vacancy there, had a pretty good idea of what he wanted to do,” Garnett added.

According to those who know Quick from his work as a former district attorney and chief deputy attorney general, that prior experience made him the ideal choice, even though he is not the most senior judge.

“I do think that he will be a unifying figure,” said Brian Mason, the incoming district attorney. “Certainly I have read the stories that have been in the news media over the last several months and it’s clear that it’s time for everyone to come together.

And I hope that Judge Quick will succeed in bringing people together.”

Ken Salazar, who as Colorado’s attorney general made Quick his deputy, called Quick a problem-solver with an inclusive leadership style.

“He has the heart of a public servant. He didn’t look for the job when I asked him to come and join me, but I already knew that he had a stellar reputation, so I recruited him,” said Salazar, who went on to become a Democratic U.S. senator and Cabinet secretary.

A hastened appointment

And yet, while those who spoke to Colorado Politics and Colorado Community Media felt positively about Quick, the process by which the justices selected him differed from Anderson’s 2019 selection. Done in little more than one week and without consulting one of the previous contenders for the job, the changing of the guard in the 17th Judicial District demonstrates how informal and varied the protocols are.

The state constitution gives the chief justice the sole discretion to select a chief judge, but offers no detail about the process.

“Sometimes it was very quick because there was a consensus candidate,” said former Chief Justice Michael L. Bender, who retired in 2014.

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Bender, said she was occasionally the subject of lobbying. If she felt the consensus candidate of judges and staff was the wrong person to lead, she would choose another.

“It’s political. Not in the partisan sense, but in how people interact,” she said.

Quick’s appointment was different from Anderson’s in 2019. That time, there was a more open application process for judges to express interest in the position or support for colleagues. The two contenders for the seat were Anderson and Judge Katherine R. Delgado, the longest-serving district judge. Coats ultimately chose Anderson.

“I don’t think it’s typical, but it’s not surprising either,” said Bender of the method.

This time, Coats and Boatright made multiple calls. One was to another district court judge to ask that person if they wanted the position, Quick said. That judge declined, though. Then they called Quick. He was aware of the interest in the other judge, so he thought the justices’ call was about his colleague.

“It came as a surprise to me,” Quick said.

The ensuing conversation was about Quick’s vision for the 17th Judicial District. “That was one of the things the chief justices talked to me about was my management experience and how to move things in a different direction,” he said.

Though Quick said the justices’ questions were more general, the open conflict in the 17th affected their final decision. In an email announcing Quick’s appointment to staff and judges in the judicial district, sent one day before notifying the public, Coats wrote: “The 17th has faced internal challenges on top of a pandemic and significant budget restrictions.”

Delgado did not receive a call from the chief justices before they made a decision, several sources familiar with the situation have confirmed.

They were likely aware of her interest from the 2019 appointment.

Coats explained in his Dec. 15 email, “For those of you that were around when I selected Judge Anderson as Chief, I asked all judges and staff in the district to provide feedback on the candidates for chief judge. That feedback has not been forgotten, and I don’t believe that repeating that process now would be beneficial in making my selection.”

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Coats and Boatright declined to comment on the selection, as did Delgado.

“Didn’t ruffle a lot of feathers”

Quick worked for the state attorney general’s office from 1999 through 2005. Following the Columbine High School shooting, Gov. Bill Owens created a commission to review law enforcement’s handling of the situation and the factors that could have prevented the tragedy. Quick was one of the commission members.

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The City of Brighton will offer Christmas tree recycling from Dec. 26 - Jan. 15 at the three locations; Brighton Park south parking lot 9th Ave. and Midland St., the Brighton Sports Complex 1111 Judicial Center Dr. and Ken Mitchell Park, 889 Kinglet Ct. Trees can be dropped off at any time of the day. Residents are asked to remove everything from their tree before dropping it off. Only Christmas trees will be accepted. No yard waste or lumber is allowed. Trees will be chipped and mulch will be available Jan. 18 on a first-come, first-serve basis at each location listed above.

For more information, contact the Brighton Parks Department at 303655-2048.

Adams County Free Legal Clinic

Despite the COVID-19 closures of libraries across Colorado, the Virtual Pro Se Clinic (VPC) clinics will still be held Jan. 5, from 2-3:30 p.m.

As a COVID work-around, instead of clinic patrons coming in-person to your local Anythink Library (which is limited in access), the volunteer attorney will call each clinic patron’s telephone directly during the clinic hours, using the phone number provided to your library staff.

Please contact your Anythink Library at (303) 405-3298 during regular working hours to be added to the sign-up sheet. Space is limited.

Business certificates

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ness program announced that several students received a certificate of business from Fort Range Communty College as part of the school’s business program.

The students are Jessika Acevedo,Clint Cronin, Kaylie Cordova and Dennis Gallegos.

Masters in hand

Brighton’s Stephanie Satler earned her master’s degree in teaching diverse learners from the University of Northern Colorado.

BHS grad nabs regional award

Progressive 15, an advocacy group in Fort Morgan, announced that Heidi Williams, former mayor of Thornton and a graduate of Brighton High School, received the group’s Alumni of the Plains award for her efforts with the opioid crisis.

The award honors people who have graduated from one of the high schools in the 15-county region the group covers. A press statement said each one was selected for an impactful and successful career in their communities, their region, the state or nationwide.

Anythink holiday closures

Anythink Library announced its locations and curbside services for the holidays. Curbside services will also close at 3 p.m Thursday, Dec. 31, and remain closed Friday, Jan. 1, in observance of the Near Year’s Day holiday. Curbside services will resume during regular hours Saturday, Jan. 2.

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The Eagle View Adult Center hosts free virtual activities as seniors stay safer at home. If you are 55 or older, call 303-655-2075 to get on the email list to receive the weekly Eagle View E-Blast. Or go to https://www.brightonco.gov/280/Eagle-View-Adult-Center to get the links for Zoom programs. The links are posted on the website on Sundays.

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Noon Year’s Eve Zoom Party (Thurs. Dec 31 @ 11:45 a.m.)

Don a party hat, grab a noisemaker, and join our countdown at noon to ring in the New Year! Join at 11:45 a.m. so we can see everyone and be ready for the 12:00 countdown and Zoom musical entertainment for you to enjoy. Zoom and phone link available on the website.

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Look for more exercise programs and Wellness Wednesdays in the New Year.

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Senior Resources • VOA Meal Delivery Volunteers of America are offering senior citizens a box of five frozen meals delivered to your home. Must be 60 or older and a resident of Brighton. Suggested contribution is $2.50 meal/$12.50 per box. The ability to pay is not the deciding factor if you are eligible. Boxes are delivered on Thursdays. Call Eagle View at 303655-2075 and leave your name and phone number.

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Manhole work

The city of Brighton’s utilities department started work on a nearly $400,000 manhole rehabilitation project.

It includes the rehabilitation of 214 manholes. The project takes place west of 11th Avenue, from Bromley Lane to WCR 2. The manholes are estimated at 50 years old which, over time, need to be rehabilitated to secure structural integrity.

Work includes patching deteriorated concrete, putting a barrier on the manholes so they can’t deteriorate and placing a multi-layer polymer on the manholes for structural integrity. The new product is expected to last 100 years.

The work will take place primarily in neighborhood streets, with some work on major roadways like Bromley Lane and Bridge Street (traffic control will be present on those roads). Notifications will be sent to residents who will be directly impacted by the project. No service disruptions are anticipated.

The project was expected to be complete Dec. 31.

Near Year’s Eve somewhere

This year’s New Year’s Eve Somewhere event at Barr Lake State Park, 13401 Picadilly Road, will be a drive-through event. There will be four different event times to ensure social distancing. Start times are 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, or 1pm. There will be crafts, party favors and snacks to go. Call 303-659-6005.

Growing grads FAFSA nights

The last in a series of programs about applying for financial aid is set as an in-person forum at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, at Anythink Library, 327 E. Bridge St. A city of Brighton statement said the programs include presentations on how to pay for postsecondary education, as well as representatives

from FAFSA and partnering schools and organizations to assist and answer questions.

Anythink Library offers laptops and hot spots to check out for use - visit anythinklibraries.org. Registration is required. To sign up, go to https://www.brightonco.gov/1546/ College-Career-Readiness Call Abby Martinez at 303-655-2186 or agmartinez@brigthonco.gov.

Brighton chamber awards

The Brighton Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau opened up nominations for the group’s 2020 awards program.

The virtual event will be Thursday, Jan. 28. The nomination categories include Outstanding Citizen of the Year, Small Business of the Year, New Business of the Year, Outstanding Young Professional, Community Organization of the Year and Community Volunteer of the Year.

Individuals may submit more than one nomination per category.

Email info@brightonchamber. com.

Road work

The city of Brighton and Asphalt Specialties Co. continue their mill and overlay work along a three-quarters of a mile stretch of Medical Center Drive. The work is expected to finish by Jan. 31. A city statement said the work includes subgrade prep, asphalt removal, patching, milling, asphalt overlay and restripiing. Construction will take place 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

Mayor/commissioner awards

The mayors and commissioners of Adams County are looking for 2021 nominations for the Adams County Mayors and Commissioners Youth Awards. This award focuses on teenagers who have triumphed SEE BRIEFS, P6

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The program recognizes young people in grades six through 12 (up to 20 years old) who have overcome personal adversity to create a positive change in their own lives or for those around them.

“This program provides businesses, the community and civic leaders an opportunity to actively demonstrate their support for the young people in our community and recognize them for their accomplishments. Businesses may also help by making a monetary or in-kind donation,” said a statement.

The deadline to submit nominations is Sunday, Jan. 31. Contact Abby Martinez at the city of Brighton Office of Youth Services at 303655-2186 or agmartinez@brightonco. gov.

Scholarships available

Scholarships for high-school seniors are available through DriveSafe Driving Schools. The firm will offer a $1,500 scholarship to a student who plans to attend college in 2021.

The deadline is March 1. The winners will be notified by April 15.

Students must complete the application and submit a qualifying entry of either an essay or other creative expression posted on social media. Posts must be made on one of the following platforms: Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram or TikTok, along with #DriveSafeScholarship.

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Grab-and-go lunches School District 27J expanded its locations for free grab-and-go meals for those 1 to 18 years of age.

The pick-up points are Northeast Elementary (new, 1605 E. Longs Peak St.), Brighton High School (270 S. Eighth Ave.), Prairie View High School (12909 E. 120th Ave.), and Riverdale Ridge High School (13380 Yosemite St.). The pick-up tiimes changed, too. They are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The next pick-up date is Jan. 5.

Each student will receive a halfdozen breakfasts and lunches.

Legal self-help clinic

The Access to Justice Committee hosts a free, legal self-help clinic from 2 to 3:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month. The program is for customers who don’t have legal representation and need help navigating through legal issues.

Volunteer attorneys are available to discuss such topics as family law, civil litigation, property and probate law.

Call 303-405-3298 and ask for Legal Self-Help Clinic at least 24 hours in advance.

Art in the Park goes virtual

The city of Brighton’s 2020 Brighton Art in the Park is on. Virtually.

Online visitors may view the work of 27 artists and more than 100 pieces on its site www.brightonartinthepark.com through the end of the year.

By navigating the Brighton Art in the Park: Virtual Edition, visitors can view the artwork of local, regional and international artists and buy pieces directly from the artist, all from the comfort of their home.

For more information, call 303-6552176 or email dgallegos@brightonco. gov.

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