Brighton Standard Blade 0505

STANDARD BLADE B R I G H T O N

SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1903

75cI

VOLUME 118

Issue 18

WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2021

‘Each phase of the disease was different’ Platte Valley doctors, nurses look back on COVID-19

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Ann Healey, former co-owner of Colorado Community Media, speaks during a meeting announcing the sale of the print and digital news company. At right, former publisher and co-owner Jerry Healey and reporter Thelma Grimes listen.

PHOTO BY JOHN LEYBA/SPECIAL TO THE COLORADO SUN

‘Tell stories that matter:’ Colorado Community Media sold to news entity Colorado Sun, national foundation to take the reins of two dozen Denver-area newspapers

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Colorado Community Media, the company that produces two dozen newspapers around the Denver-area

suburbs — including this one — and two shoppers has been acquired by a local and national partnership with the goal of building a sustainable business model for local news, its ownership announced on May 3.

Jerry and Ann Healey, the couple who built the company over the past decade, sold the network of papers that now spans eight counties and dozens of communities to a joint partnership between the National Trust for Local News, or NTLN, and The Colorado Sun. The acquisition is the first for

LOCAL OBITUARIES CALENDAR SPORTS LEGALS CLASSIFIEDS

SEE SOLD, P2

Follow us at: facebook.com/brightonblade

Contact us at 303-659-2522 INSIDE THIS ISSUE

NTLN, a nascent nonprofit that seeks to leverage national foundation funding to buy and bolster local newspapers threatened by faltering business models and the encroachment of hedge funds and corporate conglomerates.

The Colorado Sun, a statewide news outlet founded and run by former Denver Post journalists, will oversee daily operations at Colorado Community Media.

LOCAL

3 • Brighton boutique 6 helps woman find her 7 ministry 14 17 • Page 3 19

SPORTS • Brighton athletes sign college letters of intent

• Page 14

Jonathan Seib is a Charge Nurse and Clinical Coordinator for the Intermediate Care and Medical Surgery unit at Platte Valley Medical Center for about three years.

Seib was a news reporter before but always had an interest in the medical profession.

“I had two goals, the first goal I became a reporter and writer for five years,” said Seib.

Then one day Seib decided to reinvent himself and became a nurse.

“I felt like I wanted to directly help people,” Seib said. “I was at a point in my life, with the support of my family, I wanted to go back to school full time, so I decided to go back to school for my other passion the medical field, and become a nurse.”

The virus hit in multiple phases and it was overwhelming for Seib and his team.

In the first phase, the staff worked with Wendy Colon in the Incident Command Center on processes. The team started prepping for what was coming and planning contingencies as more and more patients were being admitted.

“Each phase was different and you would change treatments, rooms, and finding physical beds. It was intimidating, I never had to plan for something like this before,” said Seib.

As patients continued to come in, the frontline workers still considered COVID a mystery virus. The staff was receiving reports from the hospitals in New York, China and other countries overseas on treatments that could work.

“We were trying a lot of different things and treating it like the flu at first,” Seib said. “It was not the best SEE HEALTH CARE, P8

WWW.THEBRIGHTONSTANDARDBLADE.COM

2 Brighton Standard Blade

May 5, 2021

We were blessed with the opportunities to tell your stories New owners are committed to our brand of journalism

O

ur journey in journalism started in the early 1980s, as recent college graduates — me, as a reporter at The Miami Herald, then one of the country’s largest papers; Jerry in the newspaper’s advertising department.

Back in those days, rarely did editorial and advertising departments cross paths.

If it hadn’t been for a company softball team, we might Ann Macari never have met.

Healey After we married, we moved to Rhode Island to work for the Providence Journal-Bulletin.

After a few years there, we thought: Why not run our own paper? We seemed like an ideal partnership. I had editorial covered; Jerry Healey Jerry, the business end.

So we moved to Chicago to run a community paper for a friend’s father — to learn, to see how it felt, to find out whether we could make the transition from larger publications to a hyperlocal endeavor.

We decided we could. And after a year, in 1989, we rode a train to Denver, bought a small paper in Littleton and began a 22-year adventure that has defined much of our lives.

Today, our company publishes 26 newspapers and publications in metro Denver and beyond.

Journalism in any place and at any level — large, medium, small — is exciting and purposeful for those of us who ply the profession. But for Jerry and me, it also has been about our bond to our readers and advertisers. It’s personal. We have cared deeply about the quality of your lives and success of your businesses.

We were called to tell your stories with truth, accuracy, fairness and compassion.

We still remember the excitement of longtime Littleton residents at having local ownership of their paper. They understood, better than us at that time, how important it is for those who run newspapers to know the communities they cover, to understand the historic, social and economic narratives that shape a place and its people.

Between 2004 and 2020 in the United States, at least 1,800 communities lost their local newspapers, according to a recently published report. That leaves these communities without a voice, without government accountability — whether it be schools or city hall — or reliable means to connect with each other.

The death of journalism in any community is a tragedy and a crumbling of our democratic foundation. That’s not happening here because the new owners of our company — a joint partnership between the nonprofit National Trust for Local News and The Colorado Sun — are committed to the same brand of journalism that we have brought you. (Please see accompanying story.)

They are talented, innovative and mission-driven. They will not only

ensure the papers’ legacies in your communities continue, but also that community newspapers thrive in new and creative ways. And we ask you — our readers, businesses, advertisers and community leaders — to continue to support them as you’ve supported us.

It is difficult to sum up this journey of ours in a few, good words.

In the beginning, it was Jerry and me and a handful of passionate, part-time freelance reporters working out of a bookshop.

When the opportunity arose to acquire the historic Littleton Independent and two other neighboring papers, we couldn’t find a bank to take a chance on us. Family stepped in and gave us a loan, like any bank, with interest and a strict, no-fudging repayment timeline.

We stepped away for some years to explore other interests. But in 2011, the opportunity to help turn around a group of struggling community papers drew Jerry back. And little by little, more papers, some also struggling, were added. There were those who doubted the wisdom of investing financially and emotionally in an industry many have labeled as dying. And, certainly, some of the papers we acquired no longer had the reader and advertising support they once enjoyed.

But they did have roots, deep roots, some going back more than 100 years —the Golden Transcript, for instance, is 153 years strong.

How do you let such legacies go without a fight?

The fight required perseverance, creativity, difficult decisions, a lot of energy for long days and — the key — a small army of editorial, advertising, production and business staff who believed fervently in commu-

SOLD FROM PAGE 1

With the Healeys looking toward retirement and hoping to leave the company in good hands, publisher Jerry Healey said the deal was the best he could have hoped for.

“We were looking for new owners who understand the purpose of community newspapers,” Jerry said. “Someone who believed in our mission to tell stories that matter in our communities, not just in sending profits back East. They have the heart and vision for what could be a way to preserve and grow local papers everywhere, not just ours.”

Ann said she has total confidence in the new owners.

“They’re in it for the right reasons,” she said, “and they really care about journalism.”

The acquisition charts a new path forward for family-owned legacy newspapers, said Larry Ryckman, the editor and co-founder of the Colorado Sun. “This is a cool opportunity to demonstrate to Colorado and the country that we can find a way to keep local journalism in local hands,” Ryckman said. “My expectation is we’ll hire additional people. Readers will keep seeing the journalism they trust and support, but we can

Jerry and Ann Healey, left, sold Colorado Community Media to a national and local partnership between the National Trust for Local News and the Colorado Sun designed PHOTO BY JOHN LEYBA/SPECIAL TO THE COLORADO SUN to bolster local journalism.

breathe some energy into both the print and digital operations.”

The approach will be gradual and thoughtful, he said.

“We don’t want to come in and say how to run the shop,” Ryckman said. “I want to be humble and listen to readers and employees and figure out the best way forward. Job one is to not break anything.”

Newspapers for sale The Healeys began quietly hunt-

ing for a buyer around Thanksgiving 2020, Jerry Healey said.

He approached Laura Frank, the executive director of the Colorado News Collaborative or COLab, a nonprofit statewide network that works to strengthen local journalism, asking if she knew of any potential buyers who would preserve and grow local news. Frank connected him to Elizabeth Hansen Shapiro, CEO and co-founder of NTLN.

nity newspapers.

Colorado Community Media’s success belongs to its people. Our staff throughout the years has been incredibly talented. They have worked together through good times and bad to deliver the news to you every week. Jerry and I are profoundly grateful for their dedication, contributions — and friendships.

We feel privileged to have helped local businesses achieve direct access to readers. We feel rewarded that we told the stories that otherwise would not have been heard.

There are so many, but a few in recent years include the joyful drive-by pandemic celebration of a woman’s 100th birthday. Economic challenges of local shopping centers. Black students confronted by racism. Comprehensive local election guides. The quest of a man dying of cancer to complete his dream. A year-long look at the state of mental health in one county. Families’ struggles to pay the rent when jobs were lost. High school graduations. And all those triumphs and defeats in our community sports pages.

Jerry and I are leaving for a few reasons: We are nearing retirement.

We would like to spend more time with our children and granddaughter. We would like to see what else is in store for us. But we also felt it was time for new energy and vision for our papers and the communities they serve.

We feel fortunate to have found new owners who can bring that.

For Jerry and me, that means we can say goodbye, feeling secure about these papers’ future, and blessed for having had the opportunity to tell your stories.

The timing was serendipitous, Shapiro said. Just over a month earlier, NTLN had published its concept paper through Harvard University’s Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy.

The situation in local news nationwide is dire, the concept paper says.

Though many small familyrun operations remain profitable around the country, they face serious headwinds from declining advertising revenue and print subscriptions. Digital advertising struggles to make up the difference, especially as corporate behemoths like Facebook and Google have gobbled up much of the available online ad revenue.

Waves of consolidation and acquisitions have left a third of America’s newspapers in the hands of 25 companies as of 2018, the paper says, with more than 1,800 newspapers shut down in the last 15 years.

“The most powerful newspaper owners are now private capital holding companies whose expectations for profit and return have strongly influenced local newsrooms’ size, quality, and resource levels,” the paper reads in part.

Corporate ownership entangles newspapers in a “downward spiral” that slashes newspapers’ legitimacy and capabilities, it says.

SEE SOLD, P4

Brighton Standard Blade 3

May 5, 2021

A Leap of Faith Shades of Divine is a shop that brings comfort and joy

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Billie Ortega said that after 40 years with CenturyLink, God found her a new purpose.

“I wasn’t exactly sure what to do.

Then I started making T-shirts with kind words. It inspired and encouraged people. Then it became very evident that I needed to do more, God had called me to do more,” said Ortega.

Ortega has decided to use her retirement to do more, with a faith-inspired boutique to meant to spread messages of kindness and love. She grew up visiting a local Christian bookstore and when it closed, it left a vaccum in her life.

“When the Family Christian store shut down my customers encouraged me to open a brick-and-mortar store because there was no place to buy bibles and faith-inspired items,” she said.

Ortega said, “I prayed and prayed, then I was offered early retirement buy out at my corporate job and I told my husband that’s my answer and here I am.”

Ortega opened “Shades of Divine” a faith-inspired boutique just before COVID hit in March of 2020. When the pandemic mandated shutdowns were in place, she could not open her doors.

“I had the store ready to go and now we cannot open. What am I supposed to do now?” said Ortega.

“I knew my calling was to spread God’s word and encourage people.

Billie Ortega brings to Brighton a faith-inspired boutique selling items with messages of empowerment and encouragement. PHOTO BY BELEN WARD

I thought I could sell bibles by the case, so I bought four cases of bibles and also started handing them out and started a free bible ministry.”

During COVID, she continued to sell items online spreading her messages of encouragement and helping people pick out special messages for loved ones whether it’s a birthday, a friend, or someone who passed away.

“Even though I could not open the shop, I was encouraging people and giving love through the ministry, it was amazing,” said Ortega.

The store managed to host its grand opening May of 2020. As of today, there is a box of 24 bibles sitting outside her shop that are free for people to take with them.

Ortega sells her bibles all over the United States. Ortega also and has

partnered with other ministries and provide bibles for them.

Ortega’s family also helps out at the shop and it has become a ministry too. Not only it’s a place to buy things, but when people walk by her store they feel the need to come into the store and are comfortable and safe to talk to someone about their problems and sometimes start sobbing.

“We laugh and cry with people. We mourn and celebrate with people.

People will come in that we don’t even know and give their testimony.

They just need love and encouragement and we love on people,” said Ortega.

Going forward, Ortega hopes to start a youth ministry. She also hopes to create a women’s faith empowerment box which would

include faith-based items with empowerment and encouragement messages. It could be a journal or a pen and the items change monthly.

The box will be delivered monthly or it can be picked up at the shop.

Ortega is partnering with other ministries in Fort Lupton, Erie, Dacono, Thornton, Northglenn, and Commerce City. Ortega sells faithinspired art created by Brighton artisans and Christian authors such as crafts, bags, and woodwork.

“I’m reaching out and helping them build their businesses as well,” said Ortega.

A percentage of the proceeds every month support some of the missions or nonprofits that are local organizations and ministries.

Ortega created the name “Shades of Divine,” Divine means to be Christlike and shades mean where ever you are in your journey or what your beliefs are.

“I wanted a place where people no matter where you are in your journey, or what your beliefs are, that represent the different shades of colors, it’s what it stands for. Our logo is a multicolored butterfly that represents every person, no matter who you are, where you are at and God created you to be beautiful.”

Ortega is a native of Denver and has lived in Brighton for over 18-years. She is married with four daughters, 16 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

To order items from the store visit www.shadesofdivine.com. For information email shadesofdivine@ gmail.com or call 303-952-9138.

Shades of Divine, 969 Bridge Street, Brighton, CO 80601.

Metro schools ask for end quarantine requirements Key piece of data superintendents cite doesn’t tell full story on virus spread

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A coalition of Denver metro-area school districts sent a letter to the state public health department, saying it’s “time to eliminate mandatory COVID quarantines in Colorado’s schools.”

Hwy. Hwy. 85 Hwy. and Lane Lane 85 and Bromley Lane 85Bromley and Bromley Brighton, CO 80601 Brighton, CO 80601 Brighton, CO 80601

303-659-6844 303-659-6844 303-659-6844

YES, WE Appointments Appointments ARE Available Available OPEN!!

Appointments Available!

“Messaging from Colorado’s public health and elected officials has acknowledged, since before the new year, that rates of COVID transmission within our schools are low; that the mitigation measures we have in place are working; and that in-person schooling is critically important for many students in their social, emotional and academic development,” the April 26 letter from the school districts says.

The letter was signed onto by the superintendents of Adams 12 Five Star, Elizabeth, Mapleton, Jefferson County, Littleton, 27J (Brighton), Aurora, Englewood, Platte Canyon,

89 89

$$

Cherry Creek, Westminster and Douglas County school districts.

Many of the district leaders had been advocating for an end to school quarantine rules since before spring break and had heard that a cancellation of the rules was premature because of concerns about COVID-19 variants, the letter says.

School districts have generally been required to instruct people who come into contact with a person with COVID-19 or symptoms of the disease to quarantine.

The district leaders also noted fears that the spread of the virus in schools “would markedly increase”

as older students moved from hybrid classes to more densely occupied classrooms as full-time in-person classes resumed, the letter adds.

More than a dozen Colorado school districts have been collecting data regarding in-school COVID-19 spread throughout this school year’s second semester, the letter says. The superintendents argue that the data show that in-school spread “remains extremely low (despite) the presence of COVID variants in our state and even after the transition from hybrid schooling models in mid-March SEE EDUCATION, P5

BUY FOUR SELECT BUY FOUR SELECT 9595Buy four select tires, TIRES, GET A GET A get $70 upTIRES, to a REBATE $70 REBATE

70

$

Rebate by mail*

*Dealer-installed retail purchases only. Limit one redemption per customer. $70 tire rebate on retail Goodyear, Dunlop, only.

Michelin, *Dealer-installed purchases NotHankook, valid on Continental, prior

*Dealer-installed retail Firestone purchasesand only.

Limit oneOffer redemption per customer. $70 tire rebate on Goodyear, Dunlop, Michelin, Hankook, Continental, *Dealer-installed retail purchases only.orNot valid on prior Pirelli, Bridgestone, Yokohama. valid between 7/01/20-8/31/20.

Submit rebate by 9/30/20 by mail-in rebate form online at quickOffer 11/1/20 to 12/31/20.

Cannot Pirelli, Bridgestone, and with Yokohama.

Offer between 5/01/21 -Purchases.

6/30/21.

Submit byvalid 9/30/21 mail-in rebate form orAdvisor onlinebe atfor vehicle lane.com.

CannotFirestone be combined any other tirevalid manufacturer sponsored or FordPurchases.

Service Credit Cardby rebate/offer.

See to Service Offer valid 11/1/20 12/31/20.

Cannot be combined with any rebate/Offer.

See applications, QuickLane rebate quicklane.com.

Cannot beaccount combined with any other tire manufacturer sponsored rebate/offer.

Seeother Service Advisor for vehicle applications, rebate and details. combined with any other rebate/Offer.

See QuickLane and account details.

Manager for Details.

Expires 12/31/20 Manager for Details.

Expires 12/31/20 Valid at named Quick Lane® only.

• Synthetic Blend Oil Change

••Synthetic SyntheticBlend BlendOilOilChange Change • Synthetic BlendCheck Oil Change TireRotation Rotation & Pressure Check •••Tire &&Pressure Tire Rotation Pressure Check • Tire Rotation & Pressure Check • Brake Inspection ••Brake BrakeInspection Inspection Brake Inspection Vehicle•Check-Up Check-Up •••Vehicle Vehicle Check-Up • Vehicle Check-Up FluidTop-Off Top-Off •••Fluid Fluid Top-Off •Test Fluid •••Battery Test Battery Test Top-Off Battery • Battery Test •••Filter FilterCheck Check Filter Check • Filter Check • •Belts Hoses Check Beltsand and Hoses Check

ONLY

59 59 5959 OR LESS

95 95 $$$ $9595

• Belts and Hoses Check Beltsofand HosesOilCheck Up to five •quarts Motorcraft and Motorcraft or Omnicraft™ Oil ®

® ® UptotoTaxes, five quarts quarts OilOil and Motorcraft or Omnicraft™ Oil Up five ofMotorcraft Motorcraft and Motorcraft or filter. diesel of vehicles and disposal fees ® extra. Hybrid battery test Updiesel to fivevehicles quarts ofand Motorcraft Oil and Motorcraft or Omnicraft™ ™ filter. Taxes, disposal fees extra.

Hybridand battery excluded.

See Quick Lanediesel Service Advisor for exclusions Omnicraft Oilyour filter.

Taxes, vehicles and disposal fees test filter.

Taxes, diesel vehicles and disposal fees extra. Hybrid excluded. your Quick Lane Service Advisor for exclusions and batt details.

OfferSee valid through 8/31/20. extra.

Hybrid battery test excluded.

See your Quick Lane excluded.

See your Quick Lane Service Advisor for exclusions a details.Advisor Offer valid through 12/31/20.

Service for exclusions and 12/31/20. details. Offer valid through ® details.

Offer valid through Valid at named Quick Lane Only.

SR01Q 5/31/21. ®

Valid at named Quick Lane Only. ® Valid at named Quick Lane Only.

Valid at named Quick Lane® Only.

SR01Q

SR01Q

4 Brighton Standard Blade

May 5, 2021

SOLD FROM PAGE 2

Though some newspapers have been preserved by local “angel investors” or billionaires who take them on — as is the case at the Washington Post, Los Angeles Times and Colorado Springs Gazette — that model is not replicable on a large scale.

NTLN draws inspiration from public radio, which in recent decades has built a diversified funding model built on grants, foundations, underwriting and listener support, while still retaining local control.

“The new business model is ‘all of the above,’” Shapiro said. “It’s advertising, philanthropy and small-dollar giving. We’re pragmatists — let’s get the news funded as many different ways as we can.

Multiple revenue streams preserve independence.”

The CCM acquisition — the terms and price of which are confidential — brings together an array of funders.

The deal was funded by FJC, a boutique public charity that specializes in nonprofit loans, Shapiro said. The loan is guaranteed by the American Journalism Project, a venture philanthropy organization; the Colorado Trust, a health equity organization; and the Gates Family Foundation, a philanthropic group with its roots in Denver’s Gates Rubber Company.

A grant from the Colorado Media Project, a grant-funded initiative that advocates for journalistic innovation, supported a portion of the legal costs and connected NTLN to local funders.

Operational support is being provided by the Knight Foundation, a national arts and journalism philanthropic group; the Google News Initiative, which partners with local news organizations; and the Democracy Fund, a nonpartisan foundation that seeks to strengthen civic engagement.

None of the foundations will have any say over CCM’s content or editorial direction, she said.

Acquiring CCM is an exciting chance to prove the NTLN concept, Shapiro said.

“There has to be more to the story of American journalism in the 21st century than all the destruction we see,” she said. “This is setting up CCM for the long term. It’s not going to get sold to a conglomerate or hedge fund and shut down. We’re setting these papers up on strong footing, but it’s going to be up to the communities to keep them that way.”

Here comes the Sun NTLN provided the funding for the acquisition and will provide consulting and business services, but the ultimate goal is to hand off control and ownership to The Colorado Sun, Shapiro said.

The Sun was founded by former Denver Post journalists who left in 2018, following moves by Alden Global Capital, the newspaper’s hedge fund ownership, that slashed dozens of news staff and moved the newsroom from downtown Denver to the newspaper’s Adams County printing plant.

Jerry and Ann Healey, left, sold Colorado Community Media to a national and local partnership between the National Trust for Local News and the Colorado Sun designed to bolster local journalism. From left: Jerry Healey and Ann Healey, former CCM owners, Fraser Nelson and Marc Hand of the National Trust for Local News, Colorado Sun editors Dana Coffield and Larry Ryckman, National Trust CEO Elizabeth Hansen Shapiro, and Lillian Ruiz of the National Trust.

PHOTO BY JOHN LEYBA/SPECIAL TO THE COLORADO SUN

Since its founding, the Sun has proven to be resilient and well-supported, said Ryckman, the editor and co-founder.

“Our business model is so simple it sounds naive,” Ryckman said.

“Treat readers with respect. Don’t scam them with clickbait, autoplay videos or pop-up ads. Give them journalism worthy of their support. We’ve seen tremendous growth in readership and paying membership.”

The Sun is in a growth phase, he said.

“We started with 10 full-timers, and we’ll have 16 next month, and we’re aiming for 20 by midsummer,” he said. “We do have statewide ambitions, and our goal is to fill the gaps and do the stories others aren’t doing.”

CCM fits nicely into that goal, he said. Like the Sun, CCM will be operated as a public benefit corporation, meaning while it remains for-profit, it has no obligation to maximize shareholder profits.

“Strictly for-profit means you do whatever you can to make as much money as you can,” Ryckman said.

“If that means layoffs or selling real estate, so be it. In a public benefit corporation, you need to treat it like a business, but the first goal is to serve the public. Journalism is too important to be in the hands of strip-mining hedge funds.”

Ryckman said he hopes to bolster CCM’s existing strengths and connections to the communities it serves.

“CCM will remain independent, but we can find ways to help and collaborate on the business and news side,” he said.

The two already have an established working relationship — CCM reporter Jessica Gibbs and Colorado Sun reporter Jesse Paul recently

took home an award from the Society for Professional Journalists for a series on how COVID affected public health workers.

“We can be great resources,” Ryckman said. “We’re run by journalists. We’ve got Pulitzer Prize winners on staff. The Sun is the most collaborative place I’ve ever worked, and that’s the spirit I want to bring to this endeavor.”

It’s too soon to say what staffing will look like going forward, but Ryckman said they have no plans to fire anyone, and a new digital editor is likely. The Sun will also begin a search for a new permanent publisher for CCM, though Jerry Healey will stay on for a time as a consultant.

The Sun’s leadership plans to listen to readers to figure out a path forward, said Sun editor Dana Coffield.

“These are changing times, and we need to listen to what news consumers are telling us,” she said.

“There’s great journalism being produced, but it may not be presented in the ways readers want to receive it. We’re looking at web platforms that are more readerfriendly, email newsletters, more of a social media presence. We’ll start with the basics, and can get more excited and ambitious from there.”

That doesn’t mean print editions are going away, she said.

“We hope to do print for a very long time,” she said. “But a robust internet product is important too.”

In good hands For the Healeys, the deal is a great outcome for the crowning achievement of their professional lives.

“We’ve taken this company as far as we can take it, and it’s time for someone else to take it to the next

level,” Jerry said.

The company wasn’t in danger of closing, he said, though the past year has been tough.

Half the company’s advertisers either backed out or cut ads last spring, and reporters each took a week of furlough. Several salespeople who left weren’t replaced.

CCM received $255,800 in Paycheck Protection Program loans last year, according to federal records.

“I’m not afraid to say PPP money got us through last spring,” he said.

“The government stepped up. We would have gone into our savings to keep it going, but we wouldn’t have closed the newspapers. It gave us the ability to focus on the company and pay the bills.”

The company had strong showings in the third and fourth quarters of 2020, Jerry said.

“Advertisers were coming back, and I’m most proud of my management during COVID,” he said.

The company stayed bullish, with the Healeys buying seven newspapers from Landmark Community Newspapers in October.

Ann said the acquisition is a win for the newspapers, some of which date back more than a century — or in the case of the Golden Transcript, to the Gold Rush.

But it’s also a win for readers, she said.

“These days people can get lost in the cacophony of social media and snap judgments, and it’s easy to lose sight of what’s important,” she said. “We’re making sure these communities still have their voices heard through active, high-quality journalism. We feel like we’re just a small part of the history of these papers and these communities, but we’re so excited for this opportunity to hand them off and make them better and stronger.”

Brighton Standard Blade 5

May 5, 2021

EDUCATION FROM PAGE 4

to early April,” the letter says.

“Our most recent data compiled on April 23 shows that less than one-half of one percent of students and staff placed into quarantine since January have subsequently tested positive for the virus — and the rates are not increasing over the past month,” the letter says.

But the data the superintendents cite does not appear to account for the number of students and staff who chose to get tested for COVID-19 and those who chose not to undergo testing. Some may have asymptomatic cases, and some may have symptoms but choose not to get tested.

The Cherry Creek School District has cited the same type of statistic in past months. A March 8 report to the Cherry Creek school board says that among the 4,066 individuals who were told to quarantine since the start of the third quarter in Cherry Creek, only 17, or 0.42%, became knowingly COVID-positive during quarantine.

But the “knowingly” caveat is a nod to the limitation in the data: Not all students and staff decide to undergo testing.

“As in every other sector of the country, we are not able to account for the possibility of asymptomatic positives,” a report for a previous Cherry Creek school board meeting

RECENT QUARANTINE RULES Under an update to state guidance in November, as long as districts adhere to strict protocols, broad quarantines of classes or cohorts are no longer necessary regardless of the level of virus spread in a county.

School districts can now generally use “targeted contact identification,” which means quarantining those within 6 feet of a person with COVID-19 or symptoms of the disease for 15 minutes or more when both parties are masked. It also requires quarantines when someone was within 12 feet of the individual for 15 minutes or greater when either party was unmasked and indoors.

Cherry Creek School District started using the targeted quarantines when students returned in January, said Abbe Smith, district spokeswoman.

The implementation of targeted quarantines has generally resulted in smaller groups of students being quarantined, per each quarantine, compared to before, according to Smith. said. `Choppy, inconsistent school experience’ In the April letter from the coalition of districts, superintendents say that frequent school quarantines have “caused constant disruption to classroom environments, stress for students preparing for end-of-year exams, and a lack of predictability and consistency in almost every facet of a student’s school experience.”

“More than 3,000 students per

E AGLE VIEW ADULT CENTER

1150 Prairie Center Parkway • Brighton, CO 80601 • 303-655-2075 • www.brightonco.gov No opening day yet.

VOA Meal Delivery 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 visit the Eagle View website at https://www.brightonco.gov/280/Eagle-View-Adult-Center to get the links for the Zoom programs below. The links are posted on the website on Sundays.

Eagle View Adult Center Update: Adams County has moved into the Blue Level so restrictions are lessening! Staff is currently planning for a safe opening. More details coming as soon as our reopening plans are approved.

We need your address! In May we will be transitioning back to mailing the bi-monthly Senior Pride Newsletter. Future E-Blasts will mainly contain links to programs that we will continue to offer by Zoom. If you are not on our Senior Pride newsletter mailing list, please call the center at 303-655-2075 by May 5th to give us your home address.

Eagle View Special Happenings This Week: Baseball in the American Culture (Wed. May 5 @ 12:30 p.m.)

Register in advance to join by Zoom or call a few minutes before program time.

Bingo by Zoom or Phone (Thurs. May 6 @ 12:30 - 1:15 p.m.)

Download a bingo card: https://bingobaker.com/#1228516.

Or call 303-655-2075 and we will mail you one.

Upcoming Programs - Mark your calendars and register early!

Historical Myths #2 w/Elizabeth Nosek (Mon. May 10 @ 10:30 a.m.)

EVAC Reopening Table Talk (Tues. May 11 @ 1:30 p.m.)

Lost Lodges of Rocky Mountain Nat. Park (Wed. May 12 @ 1:30 p.m.)

Stay Fit Programs Join via Zoom a few minutes before start time.

Zumba Gold (Thurs. May 6 @ 9:00 a.m.)

Move It or Lose It! (Thurs. May 6 @ 10:00 a.m.)

Line Dance (Fri. May 7 @ 9:00 a.m.)

To Schedule a Virtual Tour or for more info call Nellie at:

week have been completing quarantines over the past two weeks across the 13 districts currently participating in the COVID data reporting effort,” the letter says.

The superintendents’ data lists “semester two participating school districts” as 27J, Adams 12 Five Star, Aurora, Bennett, Cherry Creek, Denver, Englewood, Gilpin County, Mapleton, Ridgway, Sheridan, Westminster and Wiggins school districts.

If existing quarantine rules remain in place, the letter estimates that 10% to 20% of students in the superintendents’ districts could be told to quarantine before the summer break.

“Those quarantines would be on top of others that students and families have had to navigate throughout the school year. The most extreme case of which we’re aware concerns a student sent home on quarantine six times throughout the year,” the letter says. “But we have many students across our districts who have been out on quarantine two to three times this year and have had a choppy, inconsistent school experience.”

The combination of indoor masking for students and staff members, home isolation of COVID-positive staff and students, and directives that symptomatic individuals stay home has proven effective elsewhere in maintaining low rates of in-school COVID transmission, the letter argues.

Science says schools can be relatively safe John Douglas, head of Tri-County Health Department, in March pointed to recent findings by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that reiterated that schools have low rates of COVID-19 transmission. Tri-County Health is the local public health agency for Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties.

The information “has continued to reinforce that notion” that schools are safe, under the circumstances, if they adhere to safety precautions, Douglas said at the time.

A report on the CDC’s website, updated in March, says that increases in COVID-19 cases among schoolaged children and school reopenings do not appear to pre-date increases in community spread of COVID-19.

“When community transmission was low, there was no association between in-person learning and community spread,” the report says.

It also says: “If community transmission is high, students and staff are more likely to come to school while infectious, and COVID-19 can spread more easily in schools.”

“When a combination of effective prevention strategies is implemented and strictly adhered to in the K-12 in-person learning environment, the risk of transmission in the school setting appears to be lower than or equivalent to the transmission risk in other community settings,” the report says.

Got a taste of virtual learning and liked it?

Then you’ll be happy to know you can continue to be a virtual learner next year! Jeffco Virtual Academy is here for you!

JVA has been offering 6-12 grade students an online learning path since 2009.

We’re proud to provide full-time program options to residents of Colorado-Middle School, High School, Credit Recovery, Credit Advancement, and Concurrent Enrollment for college credit. JVA is a Jeffco Public School and has been offering 6-12 grade students a tuition-free online learning path since 2009. These programs expose students to challenging coursework with academic and social support. All programs have optional on-campus and virtual synchronous learning opportunities.

303-659-4148 Brighton 80601

www.inglenookatbrighton.com • Assisted Living • Independent Living • Memory Care • Rehabilitation • Hospice Care • Respite Care

BEAT THE RUSH!

Interested in finding more about JVA in an upcoming Information Session, visit www.jeffcovirtual.org or email jeffcovirtualacademy@jeffco.k12.co.us

Place Your Classified Ad Early!

6 Brighton Standard Blade

May 5, 2021

Our Family Helping Your Family

24-Hour Phone Lines 303-654-0112 • 303-857-2290 Brighton: 75 S. 13th Avenue Obituaries, Arrangements and Resources Online at

taborfuneralhome.com

FIKE

a l l iev entc enter.c om

PEARSON

G ertrude Louise ( Trudy ) F ik e

Mildred Louise ( Unrein) Pearson

1/29/1919 - 4/30/2021

Trudy passed away at her home in Brighton, Colorado on April 30, 2021 of natural causes at the age of 102. She was born January 29, 1919, the daughter of Leo and Elsie Nussbaumer of Alliance, Ohio. She graduated from Alliance High School and Alliance Business College. She married Harold E. Fike on August 11, 1940. He was a Reserve Army Officer and served in World War II and the Korean War. They had three children and the family accompanied him on tours of duty to Saipan, Hawaii, the Philippines and Puerto Rico. They retired in Boulder, Colorado in 1962. After her husband’s death, she entered the business world as an employee and associate of Martin T. Hart of Denver. They were the founders of Little

A p ril 20, 1944 ~ A p ril 27, 2021

Valley Wholesale Nursery in Adams County, Colorado.

She is predeceased by her husband, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Harold E. Fike and daughter, Carolyn. She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia L. Thorngren of Brighton, Colorado and her son, Harold E. Fike, Jr. of Hendersonville, NC; her grandchildren John, Carl, Elyssa and Shaughnessy; and her great-grandchildren Alexandra, Henry and John.

Interment will be May 5, 2021 at Fort Logan National Cemetery. There will be a celebration of life on June 19th at the Farm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to her favorite charities including Guide Dogs for the Blind, Salvation Army and Heifer International.

ROSALES

Naomi M. Rosales

J ul y 6 , 1978 ~ A p ril 26 , 2021 Naomi M. Rosales, 42, of Brighton, was born on July 6, 1978 in Boulder, Colorado to parents, Keith R. and Judith K. (Hartling) Hartman. Naomi was a 1996 graduate of Centaurus High School in Lafayette, Colorado and attended Metro State College and Front Range Community College.

She married Jose Rosales on September 28, 2001 in Brighton, Colorado.

Together with her husband, Jose, they owned and operated Rosales Landscape in Brighton. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church where she also volunteered and enjoyed teaching Sunday school.

Naomi held her real estate license and was a substitute teacher for Brighton School District 27J. Naomi was an avid fan of the Denver Broncos, loved to travel and enjoyed the outdoors, boating and camping.

One of her favorite places to spend time with friends was at Horsetooth Reservoir in Fort Collins. She loved to work and was a leader, always organized and

took charge of any task put in front of her.

Naomi was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, daughter, grandmother and friend.

She touched many lives and will be dearly missed.

Along with her husband, Jose, survivors include her mother, Judy Hartman of Lafayette, CO; sons, Luis and Ruben (Felicia); and daughter, Isabella all of Brighton, CO. She is also survived by grandchildren, Ruben, Jr., Nehemiah, Joey, Noah and Roman.

Recitation of the Rosary was on Monday, May 3, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., with Funeral Mass on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., all at St. Augustine Catholic Church, in Brighton, Colorado. Interment followed at Fairview Cemetery, in Brighton.

Please share memories of Naomi and condolences with her family by visiting her obituary online at www.

TaborFuneralHome.com.

Mildred Louise “Millie” Pearson was born in Herington, KS on April 20, 1944 to her parents Marguerite (Chalker) and Celestine “Dempsey” Unrein. She was baptized into the Catholic Church on April 25, 1950 in Brighton, Colorado. As a young girl Millie learned to play accordion and piano. She had fond memories of her father bringing friends and having her play for them. As the oldest of eight children, she loved telling stories of her younger siblings running and sliding across the wood floor in their stalking feet.

She attended Cathedral High School in Denver, Colorado and married Henry Swanson Jr. just after high school. Together they had four children: Robert A. Swanson (Michelle), Donald G. Swanson, Stephanie L. Neison, and Terence S. Swanson (Cynthia).

Mildred was a loving mother who always encouraged her children to do their very best in everything they chose to do. She made sure they were able to participate in sports and private music lessons, even when it was hard financially. She always told them “you can do anything you want to do in life as long as you don’t hurt yourself or anyone else.”

She taught her children the importance of attending church and prayed for them daily. She always made every skinned knee or scrape seem insignificant with the love that she treated them with.

Holidays were always a special time for Millie and her family, with festive decorations, amazing food, and fun activities. She took pride in everything she had and everything she did, and she always made sure to take care of the things she had been blessed with.

Millie spent many years as a teacher’s aid at Northeast Elementary in Brighton, Colorado and touched the lives of many children. She also spent several years as the manager of the Payless Shoe Store in Brighton, Co.

Mildred and Henry had a wonderful marriage of 36 years and together with their children made many great memories. They enjoyed trips to Estes Park for hiking and camping, spending time at home gardening, and spending quality time as a family. Henry passed away in 1997 and a couple of years later she met Richard W. Pearson. Richard and Mildred were married on April 28, 2002. They shared 19 amazing years of traveling the world, sharing the love of all their children and grandchildren, sharing stories of their childhoods, decorating their home, and loving each other in sickness and in health.

Mildred is survived by her husband, Richard Pearson; three sons: Robert, Donald, and Terry; grandchildren: Fathom, Ryan, Dustin, Dylan, Brittany, Kayli, Aubrey, Breanna, Joshua, and Kira; great-grandchildren: Harper and Hattie; and siblings: Gene Unrein (Kathy), Linda Unrein, Shirley Schissler, Art Unrein (Leslie), and Phil Unrein.

She is preceded in death by her mother and father; brother, Ken Unrein; sister, Sarah Anderson; late husband, Henry Swanson; and daughter, Stephanie Neison.

Mildred will be loved and missed by all who knew her, but we can find comfort in knowing that she is forever at peace with our Father in Heaven.

Recitation of the Rosary was on Sunday, May 2, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., at Tabor Funeral Home, in Brighton, Colorado. Funeral Mass was Monday, May 3, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, in Brighton, Colorado. Interment followed at Elmwood Cemetery, in Brighton.

Please share memories of Millie and condolences with her family by visiting her obituary online at www.

TaborFuneralHome.com.

NEW SHOWER

SALE! $799OFF OFF

NO

S H O W E R S A N D B AT H S

Dreamstyle Shower System

18

MONTHS

WITH

PLUS

–INTEREST –PAYMENTS –MONEY DOWN

FREE SHOWER DOOR

*

FOR THIS MONTH ONLY

Richard Karn Home Improvement Expert

Call TODAY for a FREE consultation

We’re only offering these savings for this month only! You must book your appointment by the end of the month.

877-875-2951

*0% APR for 18 months available to well qualified buyers on approved credit only. Financing not valid with other offers or prior purchases. Finance charges will be waived if promo balance is paid in full in 18 months. Down payment may be required, OAC. Valid with the purchase of a complete Dreamstyle Shower Systems. Due to COVID, some restrictions may apply. Dreamstyle Remodeling, Inc. (fn) ROC260542 B-3. ©Dreamstyle Remodeling Inc. all rights reserved.

Lic. PC0003837

Brighton Standard Blade 7

May 5, 2021

powered by

Thu 5/06 Colorado Vibes Vol.6 | Art Extravaganza

Featured

Editor's Voice

Monday May 10th

Women of Spirit @ 6:30pm Armory Performing Arts Center, 300 Strong Street, Brighton. rexngingerbell@msn.com, 720-980-9006

@ 12pm / Free-$10 Spectra Art Space, 1836 S Broadway, Den‐ ver

Featured Colorado Rapids @ 8pm / $18-$100 DICK'S Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City

“Women of Spirit (a special event for women) will resume at 6:30 p.m.

May 10. A delightful program will be presented by “The Legendary Ladies”, a women’s historical performance organization. Five women characters from the past will be presented in costume with a special stage set. Due to covid restrictions, a meal will not be served. Reservations essential to attend.

Featured

Sun 5/09

Town of Erie Spring Cleanup @ 6am / Free Front Range Land�ll, 1830 County Road 5, Erie

Getting Started With Essential Oils - Thornton @ 9am / Free DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver Thornton, 83 East 120th Avenue, Thornton

Featured

Mother's Day at Ironton @ 10am / Free-$50 Ironton Distillery & Crafthouse, 3636 Chestnut Place, Denver

Sunprinting @ 4:30pm Anythink Commerce City Library, 7185 Monaco Street, Commerce City. rcardenas@anythinkli braries.org, 303-287-0063

Music Bingo Every Thursday at Pour Tap House @ 7pm / Free Pour Tap House, 12433 East 104th Av‐ enue, Commerce City

Mother's Day Succulent & Crystal Terrarium Workshop @ 11am / $65 Barquentine Brewing Company, 5505 West 20th Avenue, #Suite 178, Edgewater

Featured

Thu 5/13

DIY Garden Stepping Stone Mosaics @ 5pm Anythink Wright Farms, 5877 East 120th Avenue, Thornton. rbowman @anythinklibraries.org, 303-4053200

Tue 5/11 Featured

Comedy Night at Abbott & Wallace @ 8pm / Free Abbott & Wallace Distilling, 350 Terry Street, #Suite #120, Longmont

Fri 5/07 Featured

Getting Started With Essential Oils - Westminster @ 2pm / Free The Westin Westminster, 10600 Westminster Boulevard, Westmin‐ ster Mother's Day Wine & Chocolate Pairing at Silver Vines Winery

May 7th - Free Concealed Carry Course @ 6pm / Free Guns For Everyone, 8520 Wash‐ ington Street, #Unit K, Thornton

Sat 5/08

@ 2pm / Free Silver Vines Winery - Arvada, 7509 Grand‐ view Avenue, Arvada

Mon 5/10 Featured

Outdoor Storytime Virtual Dance Party @ 11am Anythink Wright Farms, 5877 East 120th Avenue, Thornton. rbowman @anythinklibraries.org, 303-4053200

Wed 5/12

Denver Nuggets vs. Brooklyn Nets @ 8pm / $69-$999 Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver

@ 4pm Offsite, 6060 E Parkway Drive, Commerce City. 303-289-3760

Colorado Avalanche vs. Los Angeles Kings @ 7pm / $49-$999 Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver

@ 10am / Free MY MAKE STUDIO, 5505 West 20th Av‐ enue, #182, Edgewater

@ 3pm / $25-$50 6345 Ivanhoe St, Unit 103, 6345 Ivanhoe Street, Commerce City

Picnic In the Park- Veteran's Memorial Park (5/13)

Featured

Mother's Day Cupcake Decorating Class

Luxury Ladies Vintage Fashion Show & Wine Event

@ 11:30am Anythink Brighton, 327 East Bridge Street, Brighton. kallen@ anythinglibraries.org, 303-4053230

Nontra's Singles Meet Mix and Mingle Puja

Birding by Canoe Family Program - Monday, May 10, 9a @ 9am / Free May 10th - May 9th Barr Lake State Park, 13401 Pica‐ dilly Road, Brighton. 303-659-4348 ext. 49

@ 7pm / $22.22 Nontra, Thornton

Colorado Avalanche vs. Los Angeles Kings @ 7pm / $49-$999 Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver

The best place to promote your events online and in print. Visit us @ https://westminsterwindow.com/calendar

powered by

8 Brighton Standard Blade

May 5, 2021

HEALTH CARE FROM PAGE 1

way to go and we were doing our best. Our unit was taking COVID-19 patients plus added challenges. The nurses, myself included, were also training to take ICU patients. If there were too many sick patients we took the entire Intermediate Care population from ICU to free up ICU.” Seib and his team had to make quick decisions, educating peers on how to care for the COVID-19 patients which had become an entirely new population in the unit.

“It was very overwhelming at first and honestly, it’s been the hardest thing I’ve had to do. It is still a confusing virus because it hits some people so hard,” said Seib.

The team and Seib watched patients for days wondering if they were going to tip one way or the other - for better or worse. The nurses leaned on each other for support.

“It was hard every step of the way watching these patients and waiting.

Ultimately, sometimes it pans out. A lot of times it didn’t, and the patients didn’t make it. It was extremely difficult for all of us and taking a toll on our team, our charge nurses and myself personally,” said Seib.

Family safety Seib’s family lives with his Mom and Stepdad, both in the high-risk group. Seib had conversations with his family on the best way of keeping a distance away from each other in their small house. His routine when he got home was to change his clothes in the garage every night and shower.

He would not let his wife in the bathroom when she would come up to ask about his day.

“I was just nervous all the time, especially because we didn’t understand a lot about the virus,” Seib said.

“We didn’t know how long it lived on surfaces. We also backed up all my clothes, leaving them for a couple of days, and then washing them,” said Seib.

He came to rely on others, from his co-workers to his family.

“We learned about helping each other as a team and watching out for each other. There were a lot of people giving and opening up their hearts and sometimes their wallets.

It’s finding the little ways to say thank you and be grateful. I hope the lesson that we can take away from this, is we learn to take care of each other,” said Seib.

The impact of the pandemic hits the Emergency Department Dr. Scott Hackman has been an emergency physician for more than four years at Platte Valley Medical Center through the Brighton Community Emergency Physicians Group.

Hackman grew up in the rural health systems moving around a lot with his family in the Midwest Kansas, and Nebraska area. His Dad was a hospital administrator.

“I learned from him that there’s a definite need in the rural areas for healthcare. So initially, I thought I’d go into family practice,” said Hackman.

But towards the end of Hackman’s training, he learned that he liked emergency medicine better.

“I fall in love with it as a career choice, as well as a lot of opportunity with patients in a variety of situations. It was an evolution, though,

Dr. McNitt and his team wore heavy equipment for hours while taking care PHOTO BY JOLEEN GOYINS RN of patients.

it wasn’t like a light went off,” said Hackman.

When the virus hit, Hackman and his colleagues were just starting to learn about the virus and were not sure just how it was evolving.

“It was rather shocking. Then it became very apparent in the latter stages of March into April of 2020, it’s going to be a very big problem,” said Hackman.

Patients were coming in with massive amounts of oxygen requirements that he’d not seen in his career. Many didn’t have huge underlying health problems to explain how they had become so ill.

“We didn’t quite know how to handle it other than just by increasing their oxygen requirements, Hackman said. “Initially, we are intubating a lot of these patients early on. Then we kind of evolved and figured out a little better strategy.”.

The doctors were challenged because there not any studies to follow and had to use whatever information that was coming out of New York, with its high volume of patients early on compared to the rest of the country.

“The critical care doctors our hospital, and pulmonologist were all trying to get out as much information to the rest of the country as they could,” Hackman said. “We figured out there was a better strategy than just ventilating. We used a better strategy called flow nasal canula, a heated high flow which is a lot of oxygen coming through but allows the lungs to remain elastic. It’s’ a little less stress on the lungs than a ventilator.”

The ER doctors found other ways to treat their patients. Three months into the pandemic they tried another type of treatment called a Bipap - a mask that forces air in using higher pressure versus the more invasive ventilator management.

“We kind of went back and forth a little bit as a group, our ER group met with the sound doctors to hear their stories on the floor, because they are the hospital critical care people managing the patients and telling us kind of what we can do in the Emergency Department to help the survival rates in ICU for these people,” said Hackman.

After trying different treatments, Hackman and his team determined the right strategy was to stick with the heated high flow for patients requiring large amounts of oxygen.

“Some of those patients eventually had to be intubated, but a large major-

Wendy Colon, the director of the Emergency Department and also the emergency manager for Platte Valley Medical Center, played a big role in processes to keep the staff and patients safe from COVID-19, and opened an Incident Command Center.

COURTESY OF PLATTE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER

ity did not. They just had very long hospital stays eventually discharged either to home or like a skilled nursing facility,” said Hackman.

Hackman said many of those patients still are not back to their baseline.

Second stage of the pandemic.

“We are still seeing the acute patients coming in occasionally and not as often. What we are seeing largely now is secondary effects from the pandemic from when a patient was admitted a while back, but still is having difficulties, we’re starting to determine the gravity of what this virus has done to people,” said Hackman.

Hackman took care of Brighton Police Chief Paul Southard when he was admitted to the hospital for three weeks with COVID on a ventilator.

Southard recovered and was released but Hackman said it had a profound effect on the hospital, the community, and the police.

“I think his case was the initial shockwave that went through the department and for me, it impacts every aspect of our life,” Hackman said.

“The gravity hadn’t hit me until I saw how his case evolved, he recovered and it was a success.”

Not every case went as well.

“We’ve had a few patients that did not succumb in the Emergency Department, but they did not survive in the hospital. Try to explain it to people, and they kind of get it, but it’s hard,” he added.

Hackman recently had one patient pass away before he could get the vaccine.

“I do feel since the vaccine has been readily available that this is becoming a preventable illness. The high-risk population, most of the deaths that I saw were over 65-years-old,” said Hackman. “I did have a few sicker patients, but not a lot of death under that age group. That group now I think, has largely been vaccinated, and I’m not seeing those high-risk cases anymore. So that’s, good, said Hackman.

Hackman lives alone so he isolated himself to keep himself and others safe.

“Now it’s just second nature. I can’t

imagine walking into a room with a patient without wearing a mask, it the new normal, at least in the hospital for quite some time,” said Hackman.

Great support matters Hackman has friends he trained with working at other hospitals that not only have high cases but had PPE storages.

“We always had adequate PPE and I felt safe, we only had one (Emergency Department) physician who got COVID out of all those hundreds COVID patients which were amazing and he did fine,” said Hackman.

“It’s a testament to how careful we were and built protocols very early on to protect ourselves,” Hackman said.

Future Dr. William McNitt, the Emergency Physician at Platte Valley Medical Center is hoping for the future that people continue getting vaccinated.

He and his peers are looking forward to not being so worried when people are being admitted for appendicitis, heart attack, or unrelated issues, because they are getting a COVID swab so the staff will know who has it or not.

“People could get back out and start enjoying life, kids can go back to school safely and just get back to normalcy,” said McNitt.

“The community supported this hospital in such away. I have a lot of work over the next 18 months. The beauty of this hospital is the same as the beauty of the community of Brighton. We all pulled together and found ways to do it with the Incident Command Center,” said Colon.

Caitlyn Major, Platte Valley Medical Center Communications Manager released a statement, “as our associates begin to process their collective experience over the past year and continue to navigate COVID-19, Platte Valley SCL Health recognizes the importance of providing resources to foster resilience and well-being. A variety of mental health services and support groups are offered to associates, free of charge, and leadership is currently evaluating new programs to help combat compassion fatigue.”

Brighton Standard Blade 9

May 5, 2021

News Briefs Rotary honors student/teacher The Brighton Rotary Club honored Prairie View High School senior Morgan Barba (student of the month of April) and Mary E. Pennock Elementary School teacher Joe Jennings (teacher of the month for April).

Police department online meeting The Brighton Police Department will host a community Zoom meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, to talk about crime trends and statistics, crime prevention tips and the implementation of body-worn cameras.

A Q&A session will follow for staff to respond to questions from the public.

“I think these meetings represent a great opportunity to connect and communicate with citizens,” said Cmdr. Matthew Domenico of the Brighton Police Department.

The link is https://us02web.zoom. us/j/83121465847. Call 720-928-9299 or 888-475-4499 (toll-free) or 877-853-5257 (toll-free) The ID is 831 2146 5847.

To submit a question ahead of time, pemail communications@ brightonco.gov. Department staff will also be answering questions submitted in the chat function during the Zoom session.

Questions? Email mdomenico@ brightonco.gov.

Young entrepreneur program The Youth Services’ Growing Grads Program starts its new Young Entrepreneur Program in June.

The workshops will be virtual and will consist of a series of hour-long classes that will teach and empower youth how to build their own business. It’s for young adults ages 19.

After the workshops, participants will be eligible to sell their products on an online marketplace. Interested buyers will then be able to purchase directly from the seller.

“This is a class for young adults in Brighton who are passionate about entrepreneurship or just simply want to learn more,” said Tawnya Russell, manager of Brighton Youth Services. “We hear of so many great business ideas among youth in our community, so we hope we can help guide those young entrepreneurs through this program.”

The deadline to apply is April 7.

Admission interviews will follow April 21 - 23 and 30 applicants will be accepted into the program. For questions, contact Russell at 303-655-2123 or trussell@brightonco.gov.

Moonlight bike rides The city of Brighton announced the return of its full moon bike rides.

The next ride is Wednesday, May 26, Thursday, June 24, Friday, July 23, Saturday, Aug. 22, and Monday, Sept. 20.

All rides are free. They start and end at Emi Chikuma Splash Pad and Plaza, 1750 Skeel St. Ride sign-ups begin at 6:15 p.m. (participants will have to sign a waiver the first time they attend and check-in each ride thereafter). A free giveaway draw-

Seeing is believing.

Get 2 security cameras installed FREE*.

ing and serving of treats will occur after each ride; to enter the drawing, you must check in.

The free monthly community event is for bicyclists of all levels to enjoy a leisurely five- to 10-mile ride through Brighton as the sunsets. A map of the rides will be posted to the Bike Brighton page of the City’s website.

Face coverings will be required while waiting for rides (but are not mandatory while riding) and any other COVID-19 health and safety guidelines at the time of each ride will apply. Helmets and bike lights are recommended. Also, please remember to bring a water bottle for the ride during the hot months.

Contact Mark Heidt, assistant director of parks and recreation development and the city’s bicycle coordinator, at mheidt@brightonco. gov or 303-655-2170.

Vendors and sponsorships wanted for Summerfest June 5 The city of Brighton’s largest community festival, Summerfest, is set to return to Carmichael Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 5.

Organizers are looking for vendors and sponsorships for the festival. Events will include familyfriendly activities, businesses and organizations, live music and more.

All activities and concerts at Summerfest are free to the community.

Contact Susan O’Connor, the event coordinator at soconnor@brightonco.gov. The deadline for vendor and sponsorship applications is Friday,

2 cameras installed

FREE

ADT’s 24/7 monitoring plus top of the line security cameras help ensure your loved ones are safe – whether you’re out and about or in the next room.

$200 value

*

May 7.

COVID-19 guidelines at the time will apply. If COVID-19 restrictions push back this event, Summerfest will be Saturday, Sept. 18.

For more information visitwww. brightonco.gov/summerfest or call 303-655-2218.

Non-potable pond pump station work continues Crews continue replacing the existing non-potable pump station that irrigates parks along Southern Street.

A city statement said the $2.2 million project will provide “a reliable solution to the non-potable irrigation system along Southern Street, help reduce the need for potable water to serve irrigation needs and provide capacity for increased flow to reduce the need to upsize the pump station in the future.”

As part of the project, the existing pump will be replaced with a new high-efficiency pump that has a life expectancy of 20 years.

The city anticipates mininmal impacts to traffic, thanks to equipment and material deliveries. Completion is expected by June 1.

Contact Brad Dallam, assistant director of utilities, at bdallam@ brightonco.gov or 720-454-4401.

Oasis to open in June The city of Brighton plans to open its Oasis Family Aquatic Park starting Saturday, June 5, and continuing

FREE

SEE BRIEFS, P12

*

ADT Video Doorbell Camera installed free

$200 value

FREE *Requires a 36-month monitoring contract. Minimum purchase of $599 and upgrade required.

Early term. and installation fees apply. For full terms and pricing see reverse.

*

ADT HD Outdoor Camera installed free

Call today to speak with a home security expert

1-877-219-6861 • Offer expires: 7/15/2021

*ADT Video Doorbell AND Outdoor Camera Professionally Installed Free: Requires 36-month monitoring contract starting at $56.99/mo. with QSP (24-month monitoring contract in California, total fees from $1,367.76), and enrollment in ADT EasyPay. Offer includes installation of one (1) video doorbell camera AND one (1) outdoor camera with minimum purchase price of $599 after promo is applied depending on geographic location. Applicable taxes extra. Upon early termination by Customer, ADT may charge 75% of the monthly service charges due for the balance of the initial contract term. Quality Service Plan (QSP) is ADT’s Extended Limited Warranty. Service and installation charges vary depending on system configuration, equipment, and services selected.

Expires 7/15/2021.

Interactive Services: ADT Command Interactive Solutions Services (“ADT Command”) helps you manage your home environment and family lifestyle. Requires purchase of an ADT alarm system with 36-month monitoring contract ranging from $45.99-$59.99/ mo. with QSP (24-month monitoring contract in California, total fees ranging $1,103.76-$1,439.76), enrollment in ADT EasyPay, and a compatible device with Internet and email access. These interactive services do not cover the operation or maintenance of any household equipment/systems that are connected to the ADT Command equipment. All ADT Command services are not available with all interactive service levels. All ADT Command services may not be available in all geographic areas. You may be required to pay additional charges to purchase equipment required to utilize the interactive service features you desire.

General: Additional charges may apply in areas that require guard response service for municipal alarm verification. System remains property of ADT. Local permit fees may be required. Prices and offers subject to change and may vary by market. Additional taxes and fees may apply. Satisfactory credit required. A security deposit may be required. Simulated screen images and photos are for illustrative purposes only. ©2021 ADT LLC dba ADT Security Services. All rights reserved. ADT, the ADT logo, 800.ADT.ASAP and the product/service names listed in this document are marks and/or registered marks. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited. Third-party marks are the property of their respective owners. License information available at www.ADT.com/legal or by calling 800.ADT.ASAP. CA ACO7155, 974443, PPO120288; FL EF0001121; LA F1639, F1640, F1643, F1654, F1655; MA 172C; NC Licensed by the Alarm Systems Licensing Board of the State of North Carolina, 7535P2, 7561P2, 7562P10, 7563P7, 7565P1, 7566P9, 7564P4; NY 12000305615; PA 09079, MS 15019511.

DF-CD-NP-Q221

10 Brighton Standard Blade

May 5, 2021

Substance abuse, COVID issues added as Weld program expands North Range Behavioral Health developed a mobile service

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A year into the pandemic, and people are not only are suffering from mental illness but also from substance abuse and COVID-19 issues.

North Range Behavioral Health is offering a list of services and added a new mobile service within Weld County.

Amanda Richardson, a mental health therapist at the North Range Behavioral Counseling Center at Carbon Valley, said she is seeing an increase in patients that need help with substance abuse since the pandemic hit.

“I think it does change the way we like to provide services in the sense that we have to be more aware of the risk factors that are involved, with not only mental health but substance abuse, which is not one of same,” Richardson said.

Richardson said they know some of the risk factors of substance abuse are COVID-related. When someone is not feeling good or is

The town of Frederick just opened the Crisis Resiliency Center in Carbon Valley that is a comfortable space to feel safe, and it is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

PHOTO BY BELEN WARD

isolated, a changing environment and job loss can also result from the pandemic.

“Those are all higher risk factors that might put someone at a higher risk for substance use,” said Rich-

ACTUAL SIZE: 4.73”x3.4”

CONGRATULATIONS!

Andrea Miller Your High School Class of 2021 You can accomplish anything you set your mind to.

Love, Mom, Dad, Penny and Oscar

ardson. “We are seeing a higher rate of relapses and with this increase, we are being mindful of the fact that COVID-19 is going around. It’s these things that we normally would not have to juggle.”

Substance abuse impacts a variety of ages so North Range Behavioral Health offers a variety of services from early childhood to adulthood SEE BEHAVIOR, P11

ATTENTION...

Calling all Moms, Dads, Grandparents, Aunts & Uncles

Honor your 2021 high school senior with an ad in the upcoming graduation sections of the Brighton Standard Blade, Fort Lupton Press, and/or Commerce City Sentinel Express. Only $25. For more info., Contact Teresa at 303-659-2522 or talexis@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Don’t delay. Deadline to get your ad in this section is May 18 for the May 26 edition.

Name of Graduate:__________________________School:_________________________________ Parents’ Name:____________________Phone:_____________Address:______________________ Message:__________________________________________________________________________ Mail to: Graduation c/o MetroWest Newspapers, 143 S 2nd Place, Brighton, CO 80601. Pre-payment is required: cash, check or credit card. A representative will call for your charge card information. Make sure to include a photo.

For more info contact Teresa at 303-659-2522 or talexis@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Brighton Standard Blade 11

May 5, 2021

BEHAVIOR

NORTH RANGE PROGRAMS

FROM PAGE 10

at different centers within Weld County, she said.

Micaela Sanchez, marketing and public relations rirector with North Range Behavioral Health, said substance abuse can become a coping strategy if a person’s environment is at high risk for relapse, It is not a healthy coping strategy.

“When you don’t have other coping strategies that are healthier to pull at your disposal, then that’s going to land you in a situation where you’re going to be needing some service insertion support,” said Sanchez.

Gender factors Richardson said substance abuse is the same for both genders, but women feel more ashamed about getting help while some males may get help due to a legal situation.

“Women may not be more forthcoming to get the services, but I don’t think it is not necessarily happening,” said Richardson. “ I think sometimes (with) males, it may be a legal situation where the referral source will put them into treatment. So, I don’t think there’s a difference in the way that it shows up on how it’s referred and treated between males and females.”

Substance abuse The assessments for substance abuse have gone down says Richardson, but it does not mean substance abuse is not happening. When people are isolated from a family system and the parents are abusing substances, their child might report that to the school.

“I just think there have been fewer reports of it, not to say it’s not happening, it’s just not being as reported as much from the referral sources like probation or Department of Human Services, “ said Richardson.

North Range opened a crisis

North Range Behavioral Health provides comprehensive care for people who face mental health and addiction challenges. Visit https://northrange.org/ or call 970 347-2120.

Crisis Support Crisis services are available at 928 12th Street in Greeley, calling the state hotline at 844.493.TALK (8255) or texting TALK to 38255.

In-person de-escalation and crisis support are also now available in the southern region of Weld County at The Crisis Resiliency Center in Frederick. Call 970.347.2120 (option 2) or go to 5901 Majestic Street, Frederick.

Colorado Spirit COVID-19 Support The Colorado Spirit COVID-19 Support Program provides support for anyone who has been impacted by the pandemic. Call the Colorado Spirit Warm Line at 970.347.2359 if you just need to talk. Visit https://northrange.org/ colorado-spirit for more information.

Group information North Range Behavioral Health offers relapse prevention groups through the Counseling Center at Carbon Valley and The Counseling Center at Fort Lupton. Individualized groups serve a variety of different needs and populations at varying times during the week. Call 970.347.2120 to connect with a relapse prevention support group that meets your specific needs. resiliency center in southern Weld and in all of North Range centers in Weld County as well as another crisis center that is open 24 hours a day.

The Frederick Crisis Resiliency Center just started in Carbon Valley.

It’s open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. North Range offers relapse prevention groups, mental health groups, and individual therapy sessions and also hosts a hotline for callers.

“The Frederick counseling center

is in an urban valley building, it’s a really beautiful location. It’s centered on a living room model. This means that the environment alone helps to de-escalate the situation instead of having it feel institutional.

It feels like a living room and you can take a breath,” said Sanchez.

North Range also offers a mobile service for someone in crisis that needs transportation to a hospital for an overnight stay. For people experiencing a crisis, but do not feel comfortable leaving their homes, they have crisis counselors who can go where ever a person is to help deescalate the situation.

“The counselors can figure out the next steps with a plan and work with that person,” said Sanchez.

There are several ways to pay for services. North Range Behavioral Health takes private insurance as well as Medicare. Also, they offer a sliding scale fee and provide support for self-pay. The staff helps with different options of payment.

“It depends on what services those specific coverages allow as allowable expenses. As part of the intake process, we can work with the client to talk about the situation of what their needs are and then the discussion about the insurance piece, “ said Sanchez.

COVID’s emotional toll With COVID-19 people have lost the ability to connect from this experience, so North Range is offering another program called Colorado Spirit through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA. Colorado Spirit helps those impacted by the pandemic at no cost to the community. If a person does not have COVID-19 but is experiencing stress working at home and have kids working remotely and also struggling to juggle everything or are healing from COVID-19, they have counselors to call to provide coping support.

“Colorado Spirit does not provide diagnosis or therapy but is the first line of support to help with coping skills, that you can use in your

toolbox. Also, if they find a person that needs support outside of their scope, they are connected to a North Range branch network,” said Sanchez.

Outpatient programs Richardson said for the future, North Range is planning a substance abuse program which is called intensive outpatient. It is for people who have dependencies ranging from mild to severe.

“They will have more than one contact a week or doing two groups a week, so they can get that extra support,” said Richardson.

Another program is called the medical assistance treatment (MAP). The MAP program is only in Greeley but all North Range clients can access the program. But they are working on a MAP program for Southern Weld.

“A provider and the medical team would work together to provide medication-assisted treatment for people who are dependent on substances, you may need medications such as Suboxone, or Naltrexone, which are ways to help people in their recovery with physical dependence on alcohol and drugs,” Richardson.

Sanchez said they’ve learned more about how the brain works especially in a situation of substance abuse disorder.

“It’s not just a matter of willpower, it’s kind of the story that we’ve told ourselves. It’s how we believed it for a long time. But research has shown that there is a chemical makeup in the brain that starts to change the substance abuse disorder, so the medication when you think of it that way, it’s a disease” said Sanchez. “It’s an actual physical, you need to have some medication to help you work through that piece.”

Sanchez said it’s very important to have effective programs that have not been available nearby.

“We are excited about the possibility of bringing in that program,” she said.

DENTAL Insurance

Get Dental Insurance from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. It helps cover over 350 procedures — from cleanings and fillings to crowns and dentures. Call today to get help paying big dental bills.

• See any dentist you want, but save more with one in our network • No deductible, no annual maximum • Immediate coverage for preventive care

Call to get your FREE Information Kit

1-855-993-1460 dental50plus.com/rockymtn

Includes the Participating (in GA: Designated) Providers and Preventive Benefits Rider. Product not available in all states. Acceptance guaranteed for one insurance policy/certificate of this type. Contact us for complete details about this insurance solicitation. This specific offer is not available in CO, NY; call 1-800-969-4781 or respond for similar offer. Certificate C250A (ID: C250E; PA: C250Q); Insurance Policy P150 (GA: P150GA; NY: P150NY; OK: P150OK; TN: P150TN); Rider kinds B438/B439 (GA: B439B).

6255

Check out our business directories!

12 Brighton Standard Blade

May 5, 2021

BRIEFS FROM PAGE 9

through Sunday. Aug. 8.

Season passes are available. Those who buy the passes by June 4 receive a complimentary guest pass for each individual named on the pass. Those are redeemable at the recreation center, 555 N. 11th Ave., before the park opens.

Hours of operation will be available later. Outdoor pool COVID-19 guidelines at the time will apply.

Prices range from $45 to $225 for a family. Call 303-655-2200 with questions.

Gummball rally The fourth annual Gummball Rally is set for 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, at Riverdale Regional Park, East 124th Avenue and Brighton Road.

The 5K run is in memory of Adams County sheriff’s deputy Heath Gumm, who died in the line of duty in January 2018.

The fee is $30 for racers 13 years of age and older.

(T-shirt guaranteed with a paid entry by Sunday, Aug. 6), and older, $10 for those 12 and under with a T-shirt guaranteed with a paid entry

by Aug. 6 and free for racers 12 and under (no T-shirt).

Visit https://gummball5k.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=11277.

Help for Homes The city of Brighton is taking applications for the 15th annual Help for Homes community project set for Saturday, June 12. For details on how to apply or volunteer, go to

brightonco.gov/CivicAlerts.

semi-tractor trailer tires cost $20.

‘In Memory’ display for Wall That Heals event extended The city of Brighton said the deadline to submit names for the “In Memory” display (part of “The Wall That Heals” program coming to Brighton over Labor day weekend) is July 31.

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund’s In Memory program honors those who returned from the war and later died. The wall will be in Carmichael Park, 650 E. Southern St. The city also needs between 150 and 200 volunteers to help with setting up the wall when it arrives in Brighton, plus greeting visitors.

Sign up here: https://www.brightonco.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1679 To apply online, visit www.VVMF. org/In-Memory-Program.

ECO event Brighton’s electronic disposal and shredding event is set for 9 a.m.

Saturday, Sept. 25, at City Hall, 500 S. Fourth Ave. Acceptable items include game consoles, electrical equipment and cords, keyboards, computer towers, laptops and cell phones.

Trash Bash The city of Brighton’s annual Trash Bash is set for two weekends.

The second is the weekend of Friday, Sept. 24. In both instances, the dropoff point will be at the wastewater treatment plant, 325 N. Kuner Road.

Acceptable items for trash bash include furniture, cabinets, appliances (not freezers or refrigerators), bicycles, cut-up carpet and doors.

Small items have to be in containers.

Total weight has to be relative to the type of container.

Present a city of Brighton water bill or something that indicates your place of residence. A suggested donation of $10 will be accepted to help defray the cost. Car and light pickup tires will be accepted for $7 each.

Oversized tires are $10 each, and

Child abuse month The Brighton Police Department partnered with Ralston House and planted a blue pinwheel garden in front of the department’s headquarters, 3401 E. Bromley Lane.

A tweet said bright blue pinwheels are a symbol of child abuse prevention awareness across the nation.

Visit https://www.ralstonhouse.org/ child-abuse-prevention-month.

Meet the mayor Brighton Mayor Greg Mills wants to meet the public during new, oneon-one meetings. It’s a chance to learn about current projects, new developments and share issues.

Meetings are the third Friday of every month in 15-minute slots, starting at 10:30 a.m. Reserve a time slot at https://www.signupgenius. com/go/10c0d4caaa62fabf9c34-meet.

Indicate whether you want to meet in person at City Hall, 500 S. Fourth Ave., or virtually. Call 303-655-2042.

Senior meals Eagle View Adult Center and Volunteers of America are offering a box of five frozen meals delivered to your home. You must be 60 or older and be a resident of Brighton.

The suggested contribution for the

meals is $2.50 meal / $12.50 per box, although the ability to pay is not the deciding factor if you are eligible.

Boxes are delivered Thursdays.

Call 303-655-2075 and leave your name and phone number.

COVID-19 vaccines The Salud clinic in Fort Lupton, 1115 Second St., is offering COVID-19 vaccinations to those 70 years of age and older, healthcare workers and workers in the state’s 1b category.

You don’t need to be a patient Register at saludclinic.org.

Eagle Express rides Barr Lake State Park will offer virtual rides aboard the Eagle Express. Join Ranger Michelle and her friends as they read a story about our natural world that is sure to entertain your preschooler while teaching them about plants, animals and our planet. Call 303-659-6005.

Storytime Barr Lake State Park’s storytime program goes virtual this year.

Rangers will read stories about the natural world. Call 303-659-6005 with questions.

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 times changed, too. They are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

- E D U C AT I O N A L A DV E R T I S E M E N T -

Learn how your neighbors are accessing $100,000s from home equity with Colorado’s number one reverse mortgage lender.

F

rom Larimer Square to the Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Denver is truly a great place to call home and enjoy retirement.

With the Rockies at your doorstep, there are virtually unlimited opportunities for adventure. Denver is also No. 3 on the list of America’s Best Cities* for a Healthy (and More Affordable Retirement).

What you may not know is a reverse mortgage loan from AAG may help you get even more out of your retirement.

A reverse mortgage is simply a way for you to convert some of your built-up home equity into cash for your retirement — cash to pay off large bills or high-interest credit card debt, make home improvements, cover medical expenses, build a bigger rainy-day fund, or simply get out and enjoy more of the Mile High City.

If you choose, you can wait to repay your loan when you permanently leave your home. Although a reverse mortgage requires no monthly mortgage payments, you are still responsible for paying for the maintenance of your home, property taxes, homeowners insurance, and, if required, HOA fees.

“Working with Jarred Talmadge and AAG was a very nice experience,” said AAG customer Angela Pendergraft. “No pressure or feelings of anxiety. He answered all our questions and concerns leaving us feeling comfortable with our decision to do a reverse mortgage.”

If you want to learn how a reverse mortgage can specifically improve your retirement, AAG Market Sales Manager Jarred Talmadge, NMLS# 1842043, and his team are ready to assist you.

Jarred can also address all your questions and concerns by calling (303) 957-3653 today.

To qualify for a reverse mortgage, you must: Be 62 or older Own your own home Live in it as your primary residence Have sufficient home equity (no mortgage or low mortgage balance) ACT NOW FOR A FREE INFO KIT

(303) 957-3653

*https://www.bestplaces.net/docs/studies/americas_best_cities_for_a_healthy_retirement.aspx NMLS# 9392 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). American Advisors Group (AAG) is headquartered at 18200 Von Karman Ave., Suite 300, Irvine, CA 92612. AAG conducts business in CO (Regulated by the Division of Real Estate; to check the license status of your mortgage loan originator, visit http://www.dora.state.co.us/real-estate/index.htm). These materials are not from HUD or FHA and were not approved by HUD or a government agency. For full legaldisclosure, please visit: www.americanadvisorsgroup.com/disclosure

Brighton Standard Blade 13

LOCAL

May 5, 2021

SPORTS

A bevvy of Bulldogs moves on to college sports Nineteen sign letters of intent

McKenna Yates Cross country/track Lewis and Clark “I’d always dreamed of going out of state,” she said. “To do that plus be able to run, that’s a bonus. It’ll be a fun experience.”

BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

It took two full tables to accommodate the 19 Brighton High School athletes who signed their college letters of intent on April 26 at the school.

Colleges from the West Coast, the Midwest and the Northern Plains were among the schools the BHS studentathletes chose.

“With this commitment comes expectations. But it also provides opportunities for them to become better in their sports and in the classroom,” said BHS athletic director Lindsey Solano.

“Some of you, I’ve coached for just a couple Vershon of years. A couple of Brooks you, I’ve coached in every sport you could sign up for,” said Joel Flancher, whose son was one of the signees. “I’m proud to see this group. I’m proud to have taken part in you guys getting better. You Deni Jackson guys deserve it.”

Fourteen of the graduates are leaving the state, including Vershon Brooks (football, Lutheran College, and Deni Jackson, volleyball, Arizona Christian. Of the remaining five, one Jordan is staying in the Denver area, and one is heading Sandoval 45 minutes north to Greeley. Distance from home played a part in most of the college choices.

But not all.

Kynzi Booth

Kynzi Booth Nebraska Wesleyan Track and field “I spent a lot of summers in North Carolina

McKenna Yates

Kenny Sailas University of Northern Colorado Wrestling “For me, the distance of the college I chose was important because I am Kenny Sailas a mama’s boy. So, I gotta stay close to home,” he said.

James Thomas Rugby Central Washington “I’m excited to start a new chapter,” he said.

James Thomas

Side by side Girls basketball teammates Carly Pomrenke and Liyah Bruin sat side by side during the ceremony. Pomrenke chose McPherson College, while Bruin chose St. Louis Community College.

Carly “Distance from home Pomrenke played a factor,” Pomrenke said. “I wanted to be close but not too close.”

“I knew I wanted to leave Colorado,” Bruin said. “I wanted to get out.”

“I’m blessed to have Liyah Bruin had the opportunity to be with them,” said BHS girls basketball coach Jim French. “Carly put in years of shooting the basketball. She can do it in her sleep. If I needed a one-person press, Liyah was the one. She’s the type who can guard a person baseline

PROTECT YOUR HOME 365 DAYS A YEAR

BACKED BY A

YEAR-ROUND

CLOG-FREE GUARANTEE

Football contingent

Eli Bowman

Zaine Hood

Eli Bowman South Dakota School of Mines/Technology “I wanted something reasonably close and in combination with football,” he said.

Zaine Hood Black Hills State “I pictured going across country,” he said.

Alex Gallagher South Dakota School of Mines “I wanted to play somewhere close so I could drive home,” he said.

Other sports

Jespyn Bishop

Jespyn Bishop Water polo McKendree University “Water polo isn’t a popular sport around here,” he said. “But being near St. Louis and Chicago?

It’s definitely not close.”

Jadon Lockwood

Jadon Lockwood Golf Otero Junior College

Levi Tucker Garden City Community College “I’m ready to get out,” he said. “I’m excited to get to the next level.”

Alek Martinez Bakersfield CommuLevi Tucker nity College “Distance didn’t play a part,” he said. “I knew I was meant to be in California.”

Their coach is Justin Stringer, who has yet to coach them in a game.

“They are the driving force behind our proAlek gram,” Stringer said.

Martinez “They kept showing up, even though we got shut down at every turn. They are awesome kids. I’m proud to have them.”

15

%

OFF

+

10

SENIORS & MILITARY!

%

OFF

+

5

%

OFF

TO THE FIRST 50 CALLERS ONLY! **

1-844-618-9585

D

2

’S

TT

1

Mon-Thurs: 8am-11pm, Fri-Sat: 8am-5pm, Sun: 2pm-8pm EST

R

E

NATIO

N

TH

Promo Code: 285 GU

WARRANTY

Gavin Schmeh

Gavin Schmeh Metropolitan State University “It worked out for me,” he said. “My parents can keep watching me play.”

EXCLUSIVE LIMITED TIME OFFER!

A FREE ESTIMATE

LIFETIME

Baseball group

Concordia University “It didn’t play into my choice,” he said.

“I picked my favorite school.”

“To see you playing football in college, that’s what I’m probably most Jack Flancher proud of,” said BHS football coach Jeff Giger.

“It was an interesting year. But their leadership set standards and is the reason for the bright future we have.”

CALL US TODAY FOR

YEAR-ROUND!

Ryleigh Ward Volleyball Marymount University “It wasn’t the best for my parents,” she said.

“But they will have the Ryleigh Ward opportunity to come and see me play.”

Alex Gallagher Jack Flancher

YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE *

WE INSTALL

“It didn’t for me but did for my mother,” he said. “She wanted me to stay as close as I could.”

His high-school coach, Andy Roob, said Lockwood’s first appearance in the program was three seasons ago.

“His character and his ability continue to grow,” Roob said. “I’ve so enjoyed watching him develop leadership and how willing he is to support his team.”

to baseline.”

on my own, so moving to Nebraska doesn’t bother me,” she said.

ER GUA

*For those who qualify. One coupon per household. No obligation estimate valid for 1 year. **Offer valid at time of estimate only 2The leading consumer reporting agency conducted a 16 month outdoor test of gutter guards in 2010 and recognized LeafFilter as the “#1 rated professionally installed gutter guard system in America.”

Manufactured in Plainwell, Michigan and processed at LMT Mercer Group in Ohio. See Representative for full warranty details. CSLB# 1035795 DOPL #10783658-5501 License# 7656 License# 50145 License# 41354 License# 99338 License# 128344 License# 218294 WA UBI# 603 233 977 License# 2102212986 License# 2106212946 License# 2705132153A License# LEAFFNW822JZ License# WV056912 License# WC-29998-H17 Nassau HIC License# H01067000 Registration# 176447 Registration# HIC.0649905 Registration# C127229 Registration# C127230 Registration# 366920918 Registration# PC6475 Registration# IR731804 Registration# 13VH09953900 Registration# PA069383 Suffolk HIC License# 52229-H License# 2705169445 License# 262000022 License# 262000403 License# 0086990 Registration# H-19114

14 Brighton Standard Blade

May 5, 2021

Vintage baseballists take to the park ‘The striker is dead’

BY PHOTOS BY STEVE SMITH

Vintage baseball from the 1860s came to the South Platte Valley Historic Park in Fort Lupton May 1.

There were parts of the game that looked the same; others not so much. The Colorado Vintage Base Ball Association plays its games according to the rules of the day. That meant no gloves, fielders could catch fly balls on one hop to record an out and fair or foul balls depending on where the ball landed first, not where it touched after it passed first or third base.

Players used monikers instead of their real names. Batters were “strikers.” If they made an out, the arbiter (today’s umpire) announced, “The Striker is Dead.

“Traveller” is the “hurler,” or pitcher, for the Blue Stockings. In the 1860s, pitches were thrown underhanded, and balls and strikes were not continuously counted.

Hurlers got one warning for not throwing hittable pitches. Once that happened, then the customary rules about bases on balls were in play. Batters got one warning for “not swinging at hittable pitches.”

After three more strikes, the batter was PHOTOS BY STEVE SMITH called out.

“Cannibal” is the Blue Stockings manager and first baseman. Here, he makes a barehanded grab of a pop fly.

Left: Colorado Springs Denver & Rio Grande’s Ed “Not so Fast” Evans leans back from a high pitch.

Sports Briefs Girls basketball The Colorado Coaches of Girls sports tabbed Brighton’s Nikki Antonopoulos as one of its all-star performers for the just-concluded season.

College track Former Prairie View multi-sport athlete RJ Ramirez earned all-Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference honors in indoor track this winter.

Ramirez, who runs at Colorado State University-Pueblo, was a second-team choice after his fourthplace finish in the 60-meter dash.

His season-best time was 6.9 seconds.

College softball Brighton High School graduate and Stony Brook University pitcher Melissa Rahrich was the American East Conference player of the week ending April 4.

She batted .500 in a three-game sweep of Hartford. Rahrich also drove in seven runs.

High-school baseball Eagle Ridge Academy won’t field a baseball team this spring because of lack of field space, said athletic director Zach Henning.

All-state basketball Two girls basketball players, Thadia Guardiola from Riverdale Ridge and Nikki Antonopoulos from Brighton High School, earned allstate honorable mention recognition from CHSAAnow.com.

Summer sports The Brighton Recreation Center is taking registrations for its summer and youth sports programs.

Leagues range from six to 10 weeks. Available youth sports include T-ball (deadline May 7; cost $48); youth tennis lessons (every two weeks from June 1 to Aug. 5; cost is $50 per session); summer tennis team (deadline is June 1; cost is $85); track and field (register by June 1; cost is $70); cross country (register

by Aug. 10; cost is $30); youth volleyball (register by Sept. 4; cost is $60); late summer youth soccer (register

by July 3; cost is $64); and flag football (register by Aug. 14; cost is $55).

Adult sports include coed kickball (register by May 28; cost is $175 per team); sand summer coed volleyball (register by May 31; cost is $175 per team); Brighton Mad Smash (pickleball tournament) (register by June 16; cost is $40 per team); and fall adult softball (register by Aug. 9; cost is $400 per team).

Call 303-655-2200 or visit brightonrecreation.com.

Track Former Brighton High School assistant track coach Julian Banks accepted a football coaching position with Valor Christian High School. He made the announcement on Facebook.

Football commitment Brighton’s Alexander Gallagher announced his commitment to continue his academic and athletic career at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.

He plans to study chemical engineering and play football for the Hardrockers.

The school made the announcement on Twitter.

Track commitment Brighton’s Kynzi Booth announced her commitment to Nebraska Wesleyan University for track and field.

She plans to major in athletic training and minor in coaching. She will also be part of their ROTC program so she continues to pursue a career in the Army. The news came by way of the school’s Twitter feed.

April Are you at risk for stroke or cardiovascular disease?

Call Life Line Screening at 833-649-5810 Special Offer for Readers 5 screening package for $149

Fill-Up Special!

GLOBAL PROPANE 303-660-9290 Family Owned Business

Text “globalpropane” to 22828 for email prices

Football commitment Brighton’s Jack Flancher announced his commitment to attend Concordia College in Moorehead, Minnesota.

He plans to study physical therapy and play football for the Cobbers, according to a Facebook post.

Rugby Brighton’s James Thomas committed to Central Washington University to play rugby and pursue a degree in business. Brighton High School made the announcement on Twitter.

Baseball Brighton High School’s Jordan Sandoval announced his commitment to continue his academic and athletic career at Otero Junior College in La Junta. He plans to study business management and play baseball, according to a tweet from the school.

Girls basketball Liyan Bruin of Brighton High School is heading to St. Louis Community College to continue her basketball career and to study sports medicine and exercise science. BHS made the announcement on social media.

D IS C

VOLU ME OU N TS! 5 0 0+

$1.39 9

Gallon L imited Off

er

May 5, 2021

Prepare for power outages with a Generac home standby generator REQUEST A FREE QUOTE!

833-750-0294

FREE

7-Year Extended Warranty* A $695 Value!

Offer valid February 15 - June 6, 2021

Special Financing Available Subject to Credit Approval

*To qualify, consumers must request a quote, purchase, install and activate the generator with a participating dealer. Call for a full list of terms and conditions.

Brighton Standard Blade 15

16 Brighton Standard Blade

May 5, 2021

C R O S SWO R D P U Z Z L E

© 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

Solution

TRIVIA 1. GEOGRAPHY: Once known as the Gilbert Islands, what is the current name of the island nation?

2. ADVERTISING SLOGANS: What product’s slogan is, “It gives you wings”?

Marsh?

9. MATH: What Arabic number is represented by the Roman numerals DCIX? 10. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What does a cytologist study?

3. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the first president to die in office?

Answers

4. MOVIES: What was the town’s name in the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life”?

2. Red Bull

1. Kiribati 3. William Henry Harrison

5. ANATOMY: In what part of the human body is the ulna located?

4. Bedford Falls

6. TELEVISION: Which 1960s sitcom featured the catchphrase, “Sorry about that, chief ”?

6. “Get Smart”

7. HISTORY: In which century did England’s War of the Roses take place?

8. LITERATURE: The setting of which children’s book is a place called Puddleby-on-the-

5. Forearm 7. 15th 8. “The Story of Dr. Dolittle” 9. 609 10. Cells (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

Crossword Solution

Brighton Standard Blade 17

May 5, 2021

www.ColoradoCommunityMedia.com/Notices

PUBLIC NOTICES

Public Notices call Bobi 303.659.2522 Legals City and County STATE OF COLORAD O IN THE D ISTRICT COU RT COU NTY OF AD AM S D ivision D 1 /D /S No. 2020JV330 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORAD O IN THE INTEREST OF: Ezekiel Pacheco D avinica Pacheco A Children, and Concerning Andrea Pacheco Paul M ascarenas M ario M artinez Respondents

conduct or condition as a parent renders you unable or unwilling to give the child reasonable parental care.

Y OU ARE FU RTHER AD V ISED that you have the right to have legal counsel represent you in all matters connected with the Motion to Terminate the Parent-Child Legal Relationship.

If you cannot afford to pay the fees of legal counsel, you are advised that the Court will appoint legal counsel to represent you at no cost to you upon your re uest and upon your showing of an inability to pay.

Y OU ARE FU RTHER AD V ISED that a grandparent, aunt, uncle, brother or sister of the child must file a re uest for guardianship and legal custody of the child within twenty days of the filing of the motion to terminate parent/child legal relationship.

If you have any questions concerning the foregoing advisement, you should immediately contact either your legal counsel or the Court.

D one and signed this 2 3 rd day of April, 2 02 1 . /s/ Brian Bowen D istrict Court Judge/M agistrate

SUMMONS To the parents, guardian, or other respondents named above, GREETING: Paul Mascarenas, Mario Martinez You are hereby notified that a verified petition has been filed in the above named Court in which it is represented to the Court that said child are alleged to be dependent and neglected; for the reasons set forth more fully in said petition, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference for greater certainty.

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

You are further notified that the Court has set said petition for hearing on the 25th day of May, 2021, at the hour of 10:50 a.m. Y ou are hereby notified to be and appear, at said time, before this Court located at the Adams County Justice Center, 1 1 00 Judicial Center D rive, Brighton, CO 8 0601 .

Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 2 7 th day of April, 2 02 1 .

Amy M ailander Clerk of the D istrict Court Legal Ad No.: BSB333583 First Publication: M ay 5 , 2 02 1 Last Publication: M ay 5 , 2 02 1 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade D ATE FILED : April 2 3 , 2 02 1 2 :05 PM CASE NU M BER: 2 02 0JV 2 69 D ISTRICT COU RT, AD AM S COU NTY , COLORAD O Court Address: 1 1 00 Judicial Center D rive Brighton, CO 8 0601 Case Number: 2 0 JV 2 69 D iv.: D 1 Ctrm.: Child: K ian Z . Chan Respondents: Ariana Hales, John D oe Special Respondents: Y essenia Chan, Y a Y un Chan Attorney or Party Without Attorney: Name: Julie Thomerson Address: 1 1 8 60 Pecos St. Suite 3 3 00 Westminster, CO 8 02 3 4 Phone Number: (720) 523-2950 Fax Number: (720) 523-2951 Atty. Reg. # : 3 1 7 2 1 ORDER OF ADVISEMENT NOTICE TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPOND ENTS: Ariana Hales and John Doe Y OU ARE HEREBY AD V ISED that the Petitioner, has filed a Motion to Terminate the Parent-Child Legal Relationship which now exists between you and the above-named child Y OU ARE FU RTHER AD V ISED that the M otion has been set for hearing in D ivision D 1 of the D istrict Court in and for the County of Adams, Adams County Justice Center, 1 1 00 Judicial Center D rive, Brighton, Colorado, on the 2 4th day of June, 2021, at the hour of 10:50 a.m., at which time the Petitioner must prove by clear and convincing evidence 1 ) It is in the best interests of the child, that the parent-child legal relationship which exists between you and the child be terminated and severed 2) That the child was ad udicated dependent or neglected; 3 ) That an appropriate treatment plan has not reasonably been complied with by the parent or has not been successful; 4) That the parents are unfit 5) That the conduct or condition of the parent or parents is unlikely to change within a reasonable time; OR 1 ) That the child have been abandoned by their parent or parents in that the parent or parents have surrendered physical custody for a period of six months and during this period have not manifested to the child, the court or to the person having physical custody a firm intention to assume or obtain physical custody or to make permanent legal arrangements for the care of the child and 2 ) That it is in the best interests of the child that the parent-child legal relationship which exists between the child and the Respondents be terminated and severed.

The Court, before it can terminate the parent-child legal relationship, must find that a continuation of the relationship is likely to result in grave risk of death or serious in ury to the child or that your

Legal Ad No.: BSB333580 First Publication: M ay 5 , 2 02 1 Last Publication: M ay 5 , 2 02 1 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade NOTICE OF VACANCIES

blopez@coloradocommunitymedia.com

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORAD O IN THE INTEREST OF: Gabriel Guzman A Children, and Concerning Jecorah Hill John D oe Respondents SUMMONS To the parents, guardian, or other respondents named above, GREETING: John Doe You are hereby notified that a verified petition has been filed in the above named Court in which it is represented to the Court that said child are alleged to be dependent and neglected; for the reasons set forth more fully in said petition, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference for greater certainty.

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

You are further notified that the Court has set said petition for hearing on the 16th day of June, 2021 at the hour of 4:30 p.m. You are hereby notified to be and appear, at said time, before this Court located at the Adams County Justice Center, 1 1 00 Judicial Center D rive, Brighton, CO 8 0601 .

The City of Brighton is now accepting applications to fill positions that will be open on the following Boards and Commissions. Applications may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, 500 South 4th Avenue, 4th Floor, M onday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The application is also available on the City of Brighton website at www.brightonco.gov. Completed applications should be returned to the City Clerk’ s Office. City Council re uires each applicant to attend a meeting of the Board or Commission you are applying for prior to the interview.

Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 2 3 rd day of April, 2 02 1 .

PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission has an opening for one ( 1 ) Ward 2 member at this time. The Board meets at 6:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of every month at Brighton City Hall.

STATE OF COLORAD O IN THE D ISTRICT COU RT COU NTY OF AD AM S D ivision D 1 /D /S No. 2021JV3

BOARD OF APPEALS The Board of Appeals has openings at this time.

Members of this board are ualified by experience related to the construction industry and are trained to rule or review upon matters pertaining to building construction. The Board of Appeals meets at need to determine the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction, acts on appeals for the city’ s construction codes ( building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical codes) and for Property M aintenance Codes. Brighton staff representatives are present to facilitate, including the Chief Building Official and a permit technician acting as the Board Secretary. M eetings are held at Brighton City Hall.

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORAD O IN THE INTEREST OF:

PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has an opening for two (2) Alternate members at this time. The Board meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 5 :3 0 p.m. at the Brighton Recreation Center.

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION The Historic Preservation Commission has an opening for one (1) member and two (2) Alternate members at this time. At least 40% of commission members shall be professionals in preservation related discipline such as architecture, landscape architecture, architectural history, archaeology, history, planning, American studies, American civilization, cultural geography or cultural anthropology. Recognizing that professionals may not be available in some communities, this requirement can be waived if the local government makes a good faith effort to recruit professionals and demonstrates that it is capable of carrying out commission responsibilities. The Board meets on the second Thursday of every month at 6:00 p.m. at Brighton City Hall.

BRIGHTON HOUSING AUTHORITY The Brighton Housing Authority has openings for one (1) member and two (2) Alternate members at this time. The Board meets on the second Thursday of every month at 4:00 p.m. at Historic City Hall.

LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee has openings for two (2) Lodging provider members and two (2) Alternate members at this time. The Board meets on the third Wednesday every quarter at 1 1 :3 0 a.m. at Brighton City Hall.

Any questions may be directed to Natalie Hoel in the Office of the City Clerk at 303-655-2056 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. or email questions to nhoel@ brightonco.gov.

Legal Ad No.: BSB333587 Published in the Standard Blade First Publication: M ay 5 , 2 02 1 Second Publication: M ay 1 2 , 2 02 1 Third Publication: M ay 1 9 , 2 02 1 Fourth Publication: M ay 2 6, 2 02 1

STATE OF COLORAD O IN THE D ISTRICT COU RT COU NTY OF AD AM S D ivision D 1 /D /S No. 2020JV211

_ K athleen M adden _ _ Clerk of the D istrict Court Legal Ad No.: BSB333579 First Publication: M ay 5 , 2 02 1 Last Publication: M ay 5 , 2 02 1 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

Lexi e Johnson Tyler Baxt er A Children, and Concerning K aylyssa Z ornes Matthew Baxter M ichael Johnson Respondents SUMMONS To the parents, guardian, or other respondents named above, GREETING: Michael Johnson You are hereby notified that a verified petition has been filed in the above named Court in which it is represented to the Court that said child are alleged to be dependent and neglected; for the reasons set forth more fully in said petition, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference for greater certainty.

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

You are further notified that the Court has set said petition for hearing on the 13th day of May, 2021, at the hour of 4:30 p.m. You are hereby notified to be and appear, at said time, before this Court located at the Adams County Justice Center, 1 1 00 Judicial Center D rive, Brighton, CO 8 0601 .

Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 2 3 rd day of April, 2 02 1 .

Amy M ailander Clerk of the D istrict Court By: /s/ M ary E. Carrillo D eputy Clerk Legal Ad No.: BSB333578 First Publication: M ay 5 , 2 02 1 Last Publication: M ay 5 , 2 02 1 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

STATE OF COLORAD O IN THE D ISTRICT COU RT COU NTY OF AD AM S D ivision D 1 No. 21 JV 39 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORAD O IN THE INTEREST OF: Armani Lee a/k/a Armani Alex ander Baskall A Children, and Concerning D estiny Lee, Carlos M artinez, John D oe Respondents SUMMONS To the parents, guardian, or other respondents named above, GREETING: Carlos Martinez and John Doe You are hereby notified that a verified petition has

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

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

You are further notified that the Court has set said petition for hearing on the 17th day of May, 2021, at the hour of 11:10 a.m. Y ou are hereby notified to be and appear, at said time, before this Court located at the Adams County Justice Center, 1 1 00 Judicial Center D rive, Brighton, CO 8 0601 .

Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 2 6th day of April , 2 02 1 .

Amy M ailander Clerk of the D istrict Court Legal Ad No.: BSB333582 First Publication: M ay 5 , 2 02 1 Last Publication: M ay 5 , 2 02 1 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

Summons and Sheriff Sale D ISTRICT COU RT, Adams COU NTY , STATE OF COLORAD O CIV IL ACTION NO. 2 02 0CV 03 1 1 40 D IV ISION NO. A INITIAL COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’ S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM Plaintiff: Colony Park Community Association, Inc. v.

D efendants, LAITH LY ONS, M ONA D EEB et al Regarding: Lot 5 , Block 4, Colony Park Subdivision, Filing No. 1 , County Of Adams, State Of Colorado.

Also known as: 10743 Jackson Ct, Thornton, CO 8 02 3 3 TO THE ABOV E NAM ED D EFEND ANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff’ s Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil D ivision of the Sheriff’ s Office of Adams County, Colorado at 9:00 A.M., on the 1 7 th day of June, 2 02 1 , at 1 1 00 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601 phone number 303655-3272. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty to title, possession, or uiet en oyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. * * BIDDERS ARE REQ UIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE.* * Further, for the purpose of paying off, curing default or redemption, as provided by statute, intent must be directed to or conducted at the above address of the Civil D ivision of the Sheriff’ s D epartment of Adams County, Colorado.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Legal Ad No.: BSB333545 First Publication: April 2 1 , 2 02 1 Last Publication: M ay 1 9 , 2 02 1 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade NOTICE OF RIGHT TO CURE AND RIGHT TO REDEEM Re: sheriff’ s Sale of Real Property pursuant to Order and D ecree of Foreclosure and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et se .

This is to advise you that A Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to a Court Order and D ecree dated February 1 0, 2 02 1 , and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et se ., by Colony Park Community Association, Inc., the current holder of a lien recorded on October 1 3 , 2 01 7 at Rec. No. 2 01 7 00008 9 7 8 5 , in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Adams, State of Colorado. The udicial foreclosure is based on a default under the D eclaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions of Colony Park recorded on D ecember 1 8 , 1 9 8 5 at Reception No. B61 8 7 9 9 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Adams, State of Colorado. The D eclaration and notices, as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of Colony Park Community Association, Inc., WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS. Y ou may have an interest in the real property being affected, or have certain rights or suffer certain liabilities or loss of your interest in the sub ect property as a result of said foreclosure. Y ou may have the right to redeem the real property or you may have the right to cure a default under the instrument being foreclosed. Any Notice of Intent to Cure must be filed no later than fifteen (15) calendars days prior to the date of the foreclosure

sale. A notice of intent to cure filed pursuant to section 38-38-104 shall be filed with the officer at least fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the first scheduled sale date or any date to which the sale is continued.

A notice of intent to redeem filed pursuant to section 38-38-302 shall be filed with the officer no later than eight (8) business days after the sale.

In this regard, you may desire and are advised to consult with your own private attorney.

IF THE BORROWER BELIEV ES THAT A LEND ER OR SERV ICER HAS V IOLATED THE REQ U IREM ENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER M AY FILE A COM PLAINT WITH THE COLORAD O ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FED ERAL CONSU M ER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BU REAU ( CFPB) , OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COM PLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSU RE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor D enver, Colorado 8 02 03 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.com Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O.Box 45 03 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov

Further, you are advised that the parties liable thereon, the owner of the property described above, or those with an interest in the sub ect property, may take appropriate and timely action under Colorado statutes, certain sections of which are attached hereto.

In order to be entitled to take advantage of any rights provided for under Colorado law, you must strictly comply and adhere to the provisions of the law. Further, you are advised that the attached Colorado statutes merely set forth the applicable portions of Colorado statutory law relating to curative and redemption rights; therefore, you should read and review all the applicable statutes and laws in order to determine the re uisite procedures and provisions which control your rights in the sub ect property.

D ATED

in Colorado this 8 th day of M arch, 2 02 1 Sheriff of Adams County, Colorado

By: K athy Grosshans D eputy Sheriff ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF: ORTEN CAV ANAU GH HOLM ES & HU NT, LLC 1 445 M arket Street, Suite 3 5 0 D enver, CO 8 02 02

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

Misc. Private Legals DEMAND FOR ISSUANCE OF LOST STOCK CERTIFICATE TO UNITED WATER COMPANY SCHOOL DISTRICT # 1, ADAMS COUNTY PURSUANT TO § 7-42-114, C.R.S. STATE OF COLORAD O ) SS. CITY AND COU NTY OF Adams )

The undersigned Stockholder states under oath the following: The undersigned Stockholder notified The United Water Company that Certificate Numbers 435 43 6 for 2 0 shares of the stock of the Company has been lost, mislaid, or destroyed; and Such Stockholder has paid all assessments levied by such Company against such stock since such notification and Such Stockholder has lost, mislaid, or destroyed said stock certificate and The certificate is the property of the undersigned person or the undersigned person has the authority to sign this Statement; and The certificate has not been transferred or hypothecated by the Stockholder, or otherwise and The undersigned hereby demands the issuance of a duplicate certificate in accordance with 742-114 to 7-42-117, C.R.S. School D istrict # 1 , Adams County dba M apleton Public Schools D ave Sauer COO 5 9 1 E 8 0th Ave. D enver, CO 8 02 2 9 303-853-1787 Legal Ad No.: BSB333562 First Publication: April 2 1 , 2 02 1 Last Publication: M ay 1 9 , 2 02 1 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

NOTICE - You are hereby summoned and re uired to appear and defend against the claims of the Complaint filed with the Court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this Court an answer or other response. You are re uired to file your answer or other response within thirty-five (35) days after

Brighton Standard Blade May 5, 2021 * 1

18 Brighton Standard Blade

May 5, 2021

Public Notices service of this Summons upon you. Service of this Summons will be complete on the day of the last publication.

A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the Clerk of the Court. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within thirty-five (35) days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the Court for the relief demanded on the Complaint, without any further notice.

This is an action to quiet title of the Plaintiff in and to the real property situated in Adams County, Colorado, more particularly described as: BEG 400 FT N OF SW COR PLOT 6 TH N TO PT 504 FT N OF SWCOR SD PLOT TH E TO E LNSD PLOT TH S 104 TH W TO POB EXC N 30 FT FOR RD ADAMS CITY POULTRY FARMS Legal Ad No.: BSB333584 First Publication: May 5, 2021 Last Publication: June 2, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles Abandoned Vehicle Sale Rockstar Towing, LLC 720-656-8517 89 Bluebird International VIN 031165 Legal Ad No.: BSB333586 First Publication: May5, 2021 Last Publication: May 5, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

Abandoned Vehicle Sale Tri-County Auto Recovery LLC 720-298-7466 2002 ALTIMA NISSAN 131337 2003 LIBERTY JEEP 586017 2000 EXPRESS CHEVROLET 560818 2004 X5 BMW U44070 2001 CIVIC HONDA 041853 2003 MAXIMA NISSAN 516991 1999 ML320 MERCEDES 097252 2005 SONATA HYUNDAI 189623 2001 ML320 MERCEDES 282313 2006 AVEO CHEVROLET 537811 2001 F150 FORD A27078 2007 FJ CRUISER TOYOTA 073827 2001 GRAND CHEROKEE JEEP 524331 2003 E150 FORD A07241 2001 E150 FORD A01658 2000 TAURUS FORD 268358 1989 2500 CHEVROLET 120217 1996 SUBURBAN GMC 709195 Legal Ad No.: BSB333588 First Publication: May 5, 2021 Last Publication: May 5, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

Notice to Creditors NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jennifer A. Intulaksana, Deceased Case Number 2020PR31033 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to Adams County District Court, Colorado on or before July 19, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kayla Intulaksana 6660 Monaco Way Brighton, CO 80602 Personal Representative Legal Ad No.: BSB333577 First Publication: April 28, 2021 Last Publication: May 12, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jennie A. Maes, Deceased Case Number 21PR70 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Adams, County, Colorado on or before August 28, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Juanita Maes 3045 W 71st Ave, Apt 317 Westminster, CO 80030 Legal Ad No.: BSB333561 First Publication: April 28, 2021 Last Publication: May 12, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

First Publication: April 28, 2021 Last Publication: May 5, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Louis J. DeCrescentis, a/k/a Louis Joseph DeCrescentis, Deceased Case Number 2021 PR 30408 Div: PR 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 5, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Gina M. DeCrescentis 12853 E. Louisiana Avenue Aurora, CO 80012 Personal Representative Legal Ad No.: BSB333585 First Publication: May 5, 2021 Last Publication: May 19, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lora Mackey, Lora B. Mackey, Lora Byrne Mackey, Deceased Case Number 2021 PR 105 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before August 28, 2021 or the claims may be forever barred.

Martha North 15620 Cavanaugh Road Keenesburg, CO 80643.

Personal Representative Legal Ad No.: BSB333566 First Publication: April 28, 2021 Last Publication: May 12, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

forever barred.

ROXANNE LEE O’REILLY Personal Representative 11029 Roxborough Drive Littleton, Colorado 80125 Telephone: 303-941-8725 Legal Ad No.: BSB333565 First Publication: April 28, 2021 Last Publication: May 12, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before August 30, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Katrina S. Jones Special Administrator 11160 Huron Street, Suite 33 Northglenn, CO 80234 Legal Ad No.: BSB333569 First Publication: April 28, 2021 Last Publication: May 12, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of ROBERT R. HUCKINS, aka ROBERT ROYAL HUCKINS, aka ROBERT HUCKINS, aka R. HUCKINS, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30367

Name Changes

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before August 21, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Stephani L. Hardon, Personal Representative c/o Werth Law LLC, P.O. Box 808 Brighton, CO 80601

PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: 21C0464 Public Notice is given on April 20, 2021 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Adams County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Abigail DeLynn McDowell be changed to Abigail DeLynn Westover

Legal Notice No. BSB333556 First Publication: April 21, 2021 Last Publication: May 5, 2021 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

By: /s/ Rebecca Abeyta Deputy Clerk Legal Ad No.: BSB333581 First Publication: May 5, 2021 Last Publication: May 19, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Patricia Angeline Elrod, Deceased Case Number 2021 PR 30078 Div: T Courtroom: 305 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before August 21, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: 21CV30400

Public Notice is given on that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Adams County Court.

Get Involved!

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of O. Yolanda Olmedo, Deceased Case Number 2021 PR 36

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before August 30, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Rosalinda Wolfe 8480 E 105th Ave Henderson, CO 80640 Personal Representative

Legal Ad No.: BSB333574

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of RODNEY HAL BRETHAUER, a.k.a. RODNEY H. BRETHAUER, a.k.a. ROD BRETHAUER, Deceased Case Number 2021PR30374, Division PR

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Adams County District Court, Brighton, Colorado, on or before September 8, 2021, or the claims may be

Jack LeProwse, Esq. 7390 Lowell Blvd.

Westminster, CO 80030

Legal Ad No.: BSB333559 First Publication: April 21, 2021 Last Publication: May 5, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Lisa E. Seachris, Deceased Case Number 2021 PR 30331

The Petition requests that the name of Edward Barraza be changed to Edward Bradley Shuder /s/ Amy Mailander Clerk of the Court

By: /s/ Rebecca Abeyta Deputy Clerk

Legal Ad No.: BSB333572 First Publication: April 28, 2021 Last Publication: May 12, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored.

- Aldous Huxley

Every day, the government makes decisions that can affect your life. Whether they are decisions on zoning, taxes, new businesses or myriad other issues, governments play a big role in your life.

Governments have relied on newspapers like this one to publish public notices since the birth of the nation. Local newspapers remain the most trusted source of public notice information. This newspaper publishes the information you need to stay involved in your community.

Notices are meant to be noticed.

Read your public notices and get involved!

Brighton Standard Blade May 5, 2021* 2

CLASSIFIEDS

Brighton Standard Blade 19

May 5, 2021

B R I G H TO N S TA N DA R D B L A D E

CLASSIFIED AD SALES 303-659-2522

classifieds@ coloradocommunitymedia.com

GET THE RESULTS YOU WANT

DEADLINES CLASSIFIED LINE ADS: MONDAY, 10 A.M. CLASSIFIED DISPLAY: THURSDAY, 5 P.M. LEGALS: FRIDAY, NOON

In the Classifieds Looking to Buy? Need to Sell? Looking to Hire? Seeking Employment? Renting? Need to Rent?

Call us at 303-659-2522 or fax 303-637-7955 | classifieds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Rentals

Buildings, Metal

Tax Preparation

Lawn Care

Tree Service

Homes Brighton, 2BD Country House $950/mo.

720-308-4279 HUDSON, 2 BD, 1 BA HOUSE, $1000/month.

720-308-4279.

Spring Clean Up • Weekly Mowing Sprinkler Turn On & Repair Gutter Cleaning • Aeration Power Raking • Bush Trimming

Jeff 303-210-1900 Caring for our

30 Years Experience

Tree & Shrub Pruning, Removal, Stump Grinding

BBB+ Licensed & Insured

Call 303.833.5212 aandrtreeservices.com

FR

E EstimE ates

community by using sustainable

printing practices *See our website for details

ColoradoCommunityMedia.com

Rea ch yo urlo ca lm a rketby fea turing yo ura d in the

SERVICE DIRECTORY Con ta ctTeresa ,303-65 9-25 22 or

talexis@coloradocommunitymedia.com ta lexis@ m etrow estn ew spa pers.com

SHOP LOCAL Local ads, coupons & deals are just one click away!

C H E C K I T O U T AT:

ColoradoCommunityMedia.com

Advertising support makes it possible for us to deliver the news to you...

Support our advertisers...

SHOP LOCALLY

20 Brighton Standard Blade

May 5, 2021

Be

Remarkable ONLINE & IN-PERSON FORT LUPTON CAMPUS At the Aims Fort Lupton campus, you can learn new skills and discover your passion.

Summer and Fall Registration opens April 12

Meet with an advisor and make a plan TODAY! GO TO AIMS.EDU

FORT LUPTON CAMPUS FORT LUPTON

|

|

GREELEY

2 6 0 C O L L E G E AV E . |

LOVELAND

|

|

303.857.4022 X4300

WINDSOR

|

ONLINE

Aims Community College is an EEO Employer, an equal opportunity educational institution and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.