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Quick appointed Chief Judge of the 17th Judicial District

BY STAFF REPORT

The new chief judge of the 17th Judicial District is its former district attorney, Don Quick.

Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice made the appointment official Dec. 16. Quick replaces Chief Judge Emily Anderson when she retires. The effective date is Jan. Saturday, Jan. 23.

“Judge Quick has a strong background in management, supervision,and executive-level leadership, which I believe are essential qualities for a chief judge,” Chief Justice Coats said in a statement. “I am confident Judge Quick’s leadership capabilities and dedication to public service will serve the 17th Judicial District well.”

Quick was the D.A. for the district from 2005 through 2013 and served in several roles beforehand, including chief deputy district attorney, chief trial deputy district attorney and deputy district attorney. He was also Colorado’s chief deputy attor-

ney general and deputy attorney general for the criminal justice section.

The statement said before entering government service, Judge Quick was an associate attorney for Coastal Corp.

Quick ERIC STEPHENSON and for Burns, Wall, Smith, and Mueller, P.C. He earned his undergraduate degree from University of Colorado in 1982 and his law degree from the University of Colorado School of Law in 1986.

Anderson has been the chief judge in the 17th Judicial District since 2013. Before that, she was a district court magistrate in the same district and a part-time Denver County Court magistrate. She also ran her own law firm for 11 years. Her private trial practice focused on family law, civil litigation and mediation.

Santa Claus came in on his sleigh and drop by A Natures Way Health and Wellness store in Fort Lupton to collect children’s Christmas wishes. From left, Santa Claus, Zack DeVisser, Tayler Leyba and baby Stella DeVissor. PHOTO BY BELEN WARD

Adams County approves budget for 2021 Bigger budget, no furloughs/layoffs

BY STAFF REPORT

The Adams County board of commissioners approved a 2021 operating budget that is slightly higher than 2020.

“We are fortunate to be on solid

financial ground as COVID-19 continues to affect our community,” said County Manager Raymond H. Gonzales in a press statement. “Although the pandemic is a factor in our budget, it is not stopping Adams County from planning and executing projects based on our goals for 2021. With proper management and planning, we were able to present a budget with no proposed layoffs or

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furloughs.”

Specific projects and costs in the 2021 budget include the $4 milion renovation of the Coroner’s facility and new and replacement vehicles and equipment for $2.9 million.

“As we planned for another unusual year, the board kept the county mission to responsibly serve our community with integrity and innovation at the forefront of the

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budget process,” said Emma Pinter, commission chairperson, in that press statement. “From renovation and construction of facilities to make sure our vital services are available to the start of a new arena at the regional park and everything in between, we are poised to make good on that promise in 2021.”

The 2021 budget is online at adcogov.org/budget.

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OBITUARIES STEINBACH

Michael Alan Steinbach Michael Alan Steinbach, 65, of Wiggins passed away December 10, 2020, at North Colorado Medical Center.

He was born July 21, 1955, in Brighton to John and Lillian Steinbach.

Michael grew up in a family of four brothers and graduated from Brighton High School in 1973. He and Kerrie married on New Year’s Eve in 1989.

Michael formed his own company, Mountain Specialty, in 1988 and served as a manufacturers’ representative in the oil and gas industry until his death.

Michael is survived by his wife Kerrie; son Alexander (Jordan) of Fairbanks (AK); daughter Stacy (J.B.) Dimick and seven-year old grandson Grant of Eagle Point (OR); and his brother Jerry (TX). Michael was predeceased by his parents, older brother Leonard, and younger brother Scott.

Michael and his brothers grew up in rural Brighton, learning to care for animals. He was in 4-H Club and once, as a youngster, bought 25 chickens at an auction not knowing that the flock was all roosters. They had a favorite horse, Rony, that would occasionally walk into their house, surprising their

mother. Mike played football and was active in Brighton High School sports, inspired

by Leonard.

Michael taught his daughter Stacy to drive, ride horses, and be Alex’s big sister. He and Stacy cheered on the Denver Broncos together.

Michael enjoyed helping Alex in 4-H and Future Farmers of America (FFA) at Wiggins High School and coaching Little League Baseball. He also raised Hereford cattle. While serving on the Wiggins Board of Education, 2009-12, Michael represented the school board on the Centennial Board of Cooperative Services (BOCES).

Michael and Kerrie traveled in Europe where Michael fell in love with London Cabs, even purchasing one to drive in Colorado. They spent many happy days with family and friends at their Glen Haven cabin. Michael had an infectious smile and was always the life of any party.

Michael’s family suggests memorial contributions to Wiggins FFA, 201 Tiger Way, Wiggins, Colorado 80654.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later time. An online guest book is at moserfuneralservice.com.

Prost, Michael!

Brighton resident brings home national crown Sophia Cespedes is the nation’s new USA National Preteen 2020

BY STAFF REPORTS

Brighton’s Sophia Cespedes won the coveted national title of USA National Preteen 2020.

A press statement said she won the crown after a competition involving delegates from throughout the United States. She won a $5,000 scholarship and other prizes during the national pageant at Caribe Royale Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

As a national titleholder, she will be traveling the country for appearances, photoshoots, charity events and media interviews, the statement said. Her prize package includes an expense-paid trip to Hawaii this spring. She will be featured in national ad campaigns including billboards. She also received a scholarship to an entrepreneur program, as well as a modeling contract with MMG Model Management in New York City.

Cespedes is 12 years old and a student at Overland Trail Middle School. Her program “Today’s Readers, Tomorrow’s Leaders” is focused on improving children’s literacy and has reached more than 2,000 children across Colorado.

“We are so thrilled to be repre-

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sented by a young woman who is just as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside, and who has a passion to serve her community and be a role model to other girls,” said a statement from Jackie Watson, founder and CEO of USA National Miss. “The USA National Miss Scholarship Organization is honored to have Sophia as one of our national queens, and we know that she will inspire other girls to achieve their goals and make an impact.”

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Three people were hospitalized Dec. 15 after a reported hazardousmaterials leak at the Inglenook at Brighton senior-care facility.

Fire Rescue officials said the cause was due to a high-temperature cleaning solution and a sprinkler pipe activation.

It started around 4 p.m. on Dec. 15 at the senior-care facility in the 2100 block of East Egbert Street.

Three people were hospitalized,

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though it’s not clear if they were employees or residents. Crews had to evacuate one wing in the facility so firefighters could investigate for potentially hazardous materials.

Residents in that area were relocated.

There’s no word on their condition, nor is there word if the three people are residents or employees.

A Facebook post from the district said those evacuated residents were relocated to other parts of the facility.

Brighton Fire Rescue tweeted crews were looking for potentially hazardous materials. The fire department also tweeted that the scene had been “stabilized.”

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

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

Masters in hand

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

BHS grad nabs regional award

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

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

Anythink holiday closures

Anythink Library announced its locations and curbside services will close Thursday, Dec. 24, and Friday, Dec. 25, for the Christmas holiday.

Curbside services resume during regular hours Saturday, Dec. 26.

Curbside services will also close at 3 p.m Thursday, Dec. 31, and remain closed Friday, Jan. 1, in observance of the Near Year’s Day holiday.

Curbside services will resume during regular hours Saturday, Jan. 2.

Archery class

Barr Lake State Park, 13401 Picadilly Road, is offering free basic archery instruction Sunday, Dec. 27.

Three, one-hour classes begin at 10 a.m. It’’s limited to eight students who are at least 6 years of age.

Loaner equipment is available. Call 303-659-6005.

I-270 input

The Colorado Department of Transportation is taking input on ways tio improve I-270 .. The deadline is Sunday, Dec. 27. Share your voice at codot.gov/projects/i270.

Manhole work

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

It includes the rehabilitation of

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

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

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

The project is expected to be complete Dec. 31.

Near Year’s Eve somewhere

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

Growing grads FAFSA nights

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

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

Brighton chamber awards

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

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

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

plete competition rules, visit DriveSafeColorado.com/ scholarship.

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

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

The next pick-up date is Jan. 5.

Each student will receive a halfdozen breakfasts and lunches.

Mayor/commissioner awards

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The mayors and commissioners of Adams County are looking for 2021 nominations for the Adams County Mayors and Commissioners Youth Awards. This award focuses on teenagers who have triumphed over great odds and serve as inspiration and role models for their peers, according to a statement.

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

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

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

Scholarships available

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

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

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

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

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

Art in the Park goes virtual

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

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

“Due to COVID-19 gathering restrictions, we were unable to host this wonderful event in Carmichael Park this year,” arts and culture coordinator David Gallegos said in a statement. “However, the event committee did not want to miss an opportunity to showcase and support the work of our amazing artist community. We hope this virtual gallery can provide some light during these difficult times.”

By navigating the Brighton Art in the Park: Virtual Edition, visitors will be able to view the artwork of local, regional and international artists online and purchase the pieces directly from the artist, all from the comfort of their home.

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

Program refunds

Eagle View Adult Center will refund canceled programs through a check or household credit. Call 303-655-2075.

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A SHOT IN THE ARM

Summer is likely timetable for most to get vaccine State starts with health workers, nursing homes

BY JESSE PAUL AND JOHN INGOLD THE COLORADO SUN

State Representative Kyle Mullica, D-Northglenn, gets a COVID-19 vaccine Dec. 16 at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center. Mullica, an emergency room nurse, received one PHOTO BY JESSE AARON PAUL/COLORADO SUN of the first vaccines in Colorado.

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The Via Mobility specialized transportation within the City of Brighton, Mon- Friday. Via can take you to medical appointments and grocery shopping. New Via users - call 303-447-2848 ex 1014 to get started. To schedule rides, call 303-447-9636. Free rides through 2020!

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

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

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A Look Back at 2020 – Please help us!

2020 - A year we will never forget! Silver linings, times of gratitude and, of course, loss. Help us compile an end-of-year look back!

1) Send us SIX WORDS that capture thankfulness and positivity you have experienced in small or large ways in 2020.

2) We also want to honor those we lost this year, so if you know of any members of the Eagle View Adult Center that passed away in 2020, please let us know. We don’t want to omit anyone! Please email your sharing statements and the names of those we lost to evacinfo@brightonco.gov with “Look Back 2020” in the subject line or call EVAC at 303-655-2075.

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The general public in Colorado likely won’t have access to a coronavirus vaccine until the summer of 2021, state officials said, though inoculations for health-care workers and nursing home residents could start as early as this week.

A distribution plan unveiled Dec. 9 by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment prioritizes health-care workers, namely those who interact with COVID-19 patients, and nursing home residents and staff for the first doses of vaccine in what’s being referred to as “Phase 1A.” Since coronavirus reached Colorado early this year, nearly 1,400 residents of nursing homes and senior care centers have died from COVID-19. More than 5,700 nursing home staff have caught the disease and as many as 10 have been killed by it.

In “Phase 1B,” which is expected to continue through the winter, first responders — like firefighters and police officers — and people who work in home health, hospice care and dental settings will be prioritized to receive vaccines.

A vaccine developed by Pfizer, which requires two doses, could be approved for emergency use by the Food and Drug Administration this week. Another vaccine being manufactured by Moderna, which also requires two doses, could be available as soon as a week after the Pfizer vaccine gets the OK from federal regulators.

“We know that in the early weeks and months of vaccine distribution, supplies will be limited. This have been a historic effort to create this vaccine in a record period of time,” said Scott Bookman, Colorado’s coronavirus incident commander.

“And while we’re going to get there, it’s going to take many months to get this out to the general public.”

Colorado officials have been racing to prepare for the arrival of the vaccine, running tests and developing protocols to ensure the state doesn’t waste any doses. CDPHE and Gov. Jared Polis’ office are also working to ensure the vaccine is stored securely and can’t be stolen or tampered with.

“The vaccine is really a gateway to the end of the pandemic,” Polis said Dec. 10 “We can see the end in sight.”

“Phase 2” of Colorado’s vaccine plan is expected to begin in the spring and include essential workers — like teachers, grocery store staff and meatpacking employees — and people over 65 years old. Anyone with a preexisting condition, like diabetes, chronic lung disease, heart disease and cancer, or who is immunocompromised will also get a vaccine during this phase.

Anyone between the ages of 18 and 64 without high-risk conditions will be vaccinated in “Phase

3.” Bookman said it’s unclear how long the third phase will last and that it depends on how much supply Colorado receives from the federal government.

Availability is crucial

Health officials cautioned that all of their timelines for vaccine distribution could change based on availability.

“We know that early doses will be limited,” Bookman said, “but they will expand.”

Bookman said the vaccine will be provided for free for anyone who wants it.

The new plan differs in significant ways from the initial version that the state submitted to the federal government in October.

People who live in nursing homes have been moved up in priority.

Health-care workers who are not directly treating patients with COVID-19 have been moved down slightly.

But the biggest change is that the state has removed people who live in congregate housing situations — namely prisoners — from the priority list entirely.

People in those living situations — such as college students living in dorms, seasonal workers at ski areas living in shared housing, people experiencing homelessness living in shelters, and people who are incarcerated — had been at a now-deleted “Phase 2A” of the initial plan. Public health experts had urged making them a priority because they are at high risk of catching and transmitting the virus, creating large outbreaks that can spread across entire communities.

As of last week, 14 of the state’s 15 largest COVID-19 outbreaks had been in correctional facilities or on college campuses. At least 14 Colorado prisoner deaths have been tied to COVID-19.

But, in his announcement on Dec. 9, Polis made clear that the main consideration for the new priority list was whether someone is at increased risk of death from COVID-19.

“If we want to save lives, we need to prioritize based on who is the most vulnerable from this virus,” Polis said. “… The moral path for society to take is to protect those who are far more likely to lose their lives to the virus.”

Bookman echoed that sentiment.

“It does not matter where you live, it matters what you’re susceptibility to this illness is,” Bookman said.

The new plan still prioritizes people who are “workers serving people that live in high-density settings.” Those individuals are placed in Phase 2 of the vaccine rollout, meaning, for instance, that people who work in homeless shelters will likely be eligible for vaccination before many people experiencing homelessness are.

Groups crafted different plans

Public health and medical experts worked for months on creating the state’s initial vaccination priority plan.

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SPORTS Shot clock proposal gets a local thumbs-up

BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

If it were up to a handful of area basketball coaches, there would be a shot clock in high-school basketball.

The Colorado High School Association’s basketball committee started the process of using a shot clock last month. Eventually, it will be up to CHSAA’s legislative council, the decision-making body for the association, to make the decision.

Byron Gray, the boys basketball coach at Riverdale Ridge High School, thinks a shot clock would be a great addition.

“Some other states already use a shot clock, and every level above high school uses a shot clock in some form. So, it will better align the high school game with the collegiate and pro game,” Gray said.

“Adding a shot clock will also help develop a further understanding of the game. You will need to make good use of time and score.”

Timothy Jones, the new girls’ basketball coach for the Ravens, would like to see a shot clock too.

“It’s a great tool for coaches to teach the game how it will be played at the next level,” he said. “It will also help with game control and situations. It will force teams to play the game with strategy, which allows us as coaches to do what we do best. And that’s coach.”

Adams City girls basketball coach James Rogers thinks the shot clock will speed up the game.

“I coached a club game in Kansas City. They had one. It was great. The kids loved it,” Rogers said. “To say the least, I think we could really benefit from it.”

Frederick boys basketball coach Enoch Miller is a shot-clock proponent.

“The quality and entertainment of the product alone is enough for me, but also the need for every player to improve their skill level are all reasons,” he said. “We have many players aspiring to play at the next level.

When they have never played with a shot clock, that makes it difficult.”

Brighton High School boys basketball coach is hoping to see a shot clock.

“I don’t think it would allow for any more possessions or higher scoring games, but I think it would improve the quality of the game,

coach- and player-wise,” he said. “I think for coaches, it would force us to communicate, get creative, and teach more efficiently on both ends of the floor.

Players would have to really think the game at a quicker speed, which means skills would have to improve.”

“I’ve coached club teams in specific tournaments when a shot clock was incorporated into the rules,” BHS girls basketball coach Jim French said. “The players adjust. Coaches must adapt to it as well. Strategy can change, but it restricts those teams that want to walk the ball up the floor.”

French said teams can still move the ball for the best shot of each possession.

“But it will eliminate a team from being up in score to simply stall,” he said. “I believe some oppose the unknown, the cost of an additional clock operator or a healthy fear of simply being progressive. We’ve voted on it a couple of Legacy’s Macully Sehr drives to the basket in the 2019-2020 season opener against Brighton’s times. I believe it will hap- Dylan Verbeek. This spring, both boys and girls teams may have to learn contend with new rules. pen, but it may not be this PHOTO BY ADAM HOTHERSALL year.” the state,” he said. “I believe that it Eagle Ridge Academy boys coach which can be costly. But if you think will change how coaches and playJay Powell said a shot clock will of it in terms of football, there ers strategize and react, especially help players develop and show them has been significant investment towards the end of a game. they can play at the next level. in play clocks at the high-school Hansen said as things stand now, “Our players, especially guards level already. It would be similar for teams with leads late in the game need to show they have the awarebasketball, but changes nonetheless can stall, forcing the losing team ness and skill to play in a time-refor everyone involved, including the to foul and “make it a free-throw stricted environment,” he said. officials.” contest.”

Prairie View’s boys’ coach, “More strategy involved,” Miller “The shot clock would end that Damien Romero, said a shot clock said. “Just so many positives that and make the end of games more yields more possessions and would would come with it. My hope would exciting by forcing the winning “help raise situational awareness be that it also allows the game to team to still stay focused and try to for both coaches and the players.” have a more fluid flow to it with score,” Hansen said. “The one nega“A shot clock would also help more ball movement knowing, more tive I can see is youth leagues trying disciplined defense and more prepare student-athletes for playing to follow suit with this.” at the college level,” Romero said. of a focus on the details that aren’t Gray agreed with Hansen’s point “Overall, it would be better for Coloflashy but important, such as boxing rado high-school basketball and lead about forcing the winning team to out/rebounding, knowing time and play to score. to better basketball that is already score, communicating on the floor “It would be a game-changer for really good and competitive.” and from the bench,” Davila said.

Colorado and require a true investThe new girls basketball coach at Hansen coached in some youth ment in the game from a knowledge Frederick High School, Jake Hantournaments that used a shot clock. perspective,” he said. “The reason it sen, said a shot clock “intrigued “I was not a fan of using it at that hasn’t been widely adopted in many him.” age,” he said. “I think kids at that states is the cost. It also requires “Although I don’t think it is a level have other things to focus on investment in equipment and adnecessity, I do think it will bring a and not how much time is left on the ditional staff to run the shot clocks, more exciting style of basketball to shot clock.”

Sports Briefs

BY STAFF REPORTS

College wrestling

Two-time state wrestling champion Kenny Sailas of Brighton High School is on his way to the University of Northern Colorado.

Sailas, who placed third as a fresh-

man in 2018, signed his letter earlier this fall. He’s planning to study biology.

All Conference football rosters

Here’s the class 5A Front Range all-conference list for Prairie View’s football team.

First team: Garrett Quenzer

Second team: Kidane Arce Honorable mention: Larenz Lovelace, Ashton Buckalew, Keenan Davenport, Isaac Barajas, Abraham Onofre-Leon and Austen Trujillo.

Here’s the class 3A Colorado League all-conference membership from Riverdale Ridge High School.

First team: Cayden Mazurek,

Kyuss Johnson, Cooper Stolte and Trevor Miller.

Second team: Kam Lewis, Sam Sturdivant and Bryce Weinmaster.

Honorable mention: Gavin Black, Elijah Montoya and Braylon Fenderson.

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December 23, 2020

Northglenn establishes Police Advisory Board

BY LIAM ADAMS LADAMS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Northglenn City Council unanimously voted to establish a police advisory board at a Dec. 14 meeting.

The vote follows nationwide protests over police brutality and a third-party review of Northglenn police. The board, which will include residents and other community members, will provide the Northglenn Police Department with input.

The advisory board “is about making sure the voice of the community is heard and that the community knows what officers are doing and why they do what they do,” said Councilman Randall Peterson. In an informal vote at the Dec. 14 council meeting, a majority of councilors selected Peterson as council’s exofficio liaison to the board.

Along with Peterson, the board will include four ward-specific residents, two at-large residents, one atlarge youth representative, a police union representative, a Northglenn Police Department staff member, a North Metro Fire Rescue District representative and three at-large representatives from community service providers.

Better relationships

The group’s larger goals are to improve relationships between community members and the police, ensure that NPD is more transparent about its policies, and give residents more say, “in shaping the vision for public safety,” according to the resolution council approved. One goal is “improved racial/diversity equity,” the resolution reads.

The board can offer input on the department’s strategic plan, hiring policies and use of force tactics, said

city spokesperson Diana Wilson.

It’s intended to be proactive, but it might have authority to respond to specific incidents involving police officers.

Referring to Black Lives Matter protests this year, Councilwoman Julie Duran Mullica said, “The movement that we’ve seen across this country, the movement that we have seen in this state, the movement that we have seen in our community, this is the outcome of that movement.”

The advisory board has been years in the making. In 2017, Northglenn police shot two people accused of stealing a car. One of the two, Jeremy Patscheck, died and the second, Serina Minella, became paralyzed for life. The Adams County District Attorney’s office cleared the four officers involved of wrongdoing.

Last year, the city agreed to an $8.75 million settlement with the victims’ families. After, the city hired consultant BerryDunn to audit NPD. BerryDunn filed its 391-page report in July, which included a recommendation to form an advisory board.

Wilson said the city laid the groundwork for the advisory board —such as the BerryDunn audit — before protests erupted over the death of George Floyd, a Black man, at the hands of white police officers in Minneapolis.

The next step for the advisory board is to select its members. The chief of police will recommend the community safety representatives, which the council will approve. City councilors will select a resident from their respective wards and recommend other residents for the atlarge positions. Peterson and Mayor Meredith Leighty will interview and select the at-large resident positions, an at-large youth representative and the community service provider representatives.

The city is accepting applications for the board until Jan. 15. For more information, visit www.northglenn.

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Public Notices call Bobi 303.659.2522 Legals City and County NOTICE OF VACANCIES 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, Monday 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 requires each applicant to attend a meeting of the Board or Commission you are applying for prior to the interview.

PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission has an opening for one (1) Ward 2 member and one (1) Alternate 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.

BOARD OF APPEALS The Board of Appeals has openings at this time. Members of this board are qualified 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 Maintenance Codes. Brighton staff representatives are present to facilitate, including the Chief Building Official and a permit technician acting as the Board Secretary. Meetings are held at Brighton City Hall.

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BRIGHTON URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY The Urban Renewal Authority has an opening for three (3) members at this time.

Members must be a resident of Brighton or a Brighton business owner. The Board meets at 4:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month at Brighton City Hall.

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION The Historic Preservation Commission has an opening for 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 11:30 a.m. at Brighton City Hall.

Any questions may be directed to Natalie Hoel in the Office of the City Clerk at 303655-2056 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. or email questions to nhoel@ brightonco.gov.

Published in the Standard Blade First Publication: December 2, 2020 Second Publication: December 9, 2020 Third Publication: December 16, 2020 Fourth Publication: December 23, 2020 Fifth Publication: December 30, 2020 DATE FILED: December 10, 2020 9:38 AM CASE NUMBER: 2019JV243 DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601 Case Number: 19JV243 Div.: D Ctrm.: Children: Mateo Samuel Respondents: La-Toiiah ShirlynLorquet, John Doe Attorney or Party Without Attorney: Name: Lindsay McIntyre Address: 11860 Pecos St. Suite 3300 Westminster, CO 80234 Phone Number: (720) 523-2950 Fax Number: (720) 523-2951 Atty. Reg. #: 43604 ORDER OF ADVISEMENT Notice to the Above-Named Respondents: La-Toiiah Shirlyn-Lorquet, John Doe YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED that the Petitioner, has filed a Motion to Terminate the Parent-Child Legal Relationship which now exists between you and the abovenamed child; YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED that the Motion has been set for hearing in Division D1 or D of the District Court in and for the County of Adams, Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, Colorado, on the 6th day of January, 2021, at the hour of 2:00 p.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 adjudicated 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 injury to the child or that your conduct or condition as a parent renders you unable or unwilling to give the child reasonable parental care.

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YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED 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 request and upon your showing of an inability to pay.

YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED that a grandparent, aunt, uncle, brother or sister of the child must file a request 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.

BRIGHTON, CO, 80601 Case Number: 2019JV310 Division: S Courtroom: In the Interest of: LILLIANNA ESTRADA Order:Proposed Order of Advisement The motion/proposed order attached hereto: GRANTED. Issue Date: 12/11/2020 KATHERINE ROSE DELGADO District Court Judge DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601 Case Number: 19JV310 Div.: S Ctrm.: Child(ren): Lillianna Estrada

Done and signed in Open Court this 10th day of December, 2020.

BY THE COURT:

Respondents: Leticia Estrada, John Doe, Malik King aka Maleek King aka Malique King

District Court Judge/Magistrate

Attorney or Party Without Attorney: Name: Lindsay McIntyre Address: 11860 Pecos St. Suite 3300 Westminster, CO 80234 Phone Number: (720) 523-2950 Fax Number: (720) 523-2951 Atty. Reg. #: 43604

Published in the Brighton Standard Blade December 23, 2020 STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ADAMS Division S No. 20JV6 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE INTEREST OF: Aiden Knipfing, Jaxson Knipfing A Children, and Concerning Breanna Valdez, John Doe Respondents Linda Eddleman, Special Respondent 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 30th day of December, 2020, at the hour of 2:30 pm. You are hereby notified to be and appear, at said time, before this Court located at the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601.

Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 15th day of December, 2020.

Kathleen Madden Clerk of the District Court Published in the Brighton Standard Blade December 23, 2020

DATE FILED: December 11, 2020 9:51 AM CASE NUMBER: 2019JV310 DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 1100 JUDICIAL CENTER DRIVE,

ORDER OF ADVISEMENT NOTICE TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENTS: Leticia Estrada, John Doe, Malik King aka Maleek King aka Malique King YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED that the Petitioner, has filed a Motion to Terminate the Parent-Child Legal Relationship which now exists between you and the abovenamed child; YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED that the Motion has been set for hearing in Division S of the District Court in and for the County of Adams, Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, Colorado, on the 27th day of January, 2020, at the hour of 10:00 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 adjudicated 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 injury to the child or that your conduct or condition as a parent renders you unable or unwilling to give the child reasonable parental care.

YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED 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 request and upon your showing of an inability to pay.

YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED that a grandparent, aunt, uncle, brother or sister of the child must file a request 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.

Done and signed in Open Court this __________ day of ___________________, 2020.

BY THE COURT: District Court Judge/Magistrate Published in the Brighton Standard Blade December 23, 2020 Metropolitan Districts NOTICE OF ADOPTED BUDGET NOTICE is hereby given that the budget for 2021 has been adopted by the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District Board of Directors on November 17, 2020.

The adopted budget is on file in the office for public inspection.

A brief summary of the proposed budget is attached as Exhibit A. Estimated Total

Fund Beginning Balance Total Revenues Available Resources Total Appropriations Ending Balances General: $10,359,327 $3,103,636; $13,462,963; $12,231,630; $1,231,333 Enterprise: $136,083; $2,333,928; $2,470,001; $1,346,007; $1,123,994 Debt Service $21,969,382; $3,962,426; $25,931,808; $2,905,104; $23,026,704

TOTALS: $32,464,792; $9,399,980; $41,864,772; $16,482,741; $25,382,031 Dated the 17thday of November, 2020

By Randy Ray Executive Director Published in the Brighton Standard Blade on December 23, 2020.

NOTICE OF ADOPTED BUDGET

NOTICE is hereby given that the budget for 2021 has been adopted by the Well Augmentation Subdistrict of the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District Board of Directors on November 17, 2020.

The adopted budget is on file in the office for public inspection.

A brief summary of the proposed budget is attached as Exhibit A. EXHIBIT A Budget Summary - All Funds For the Calendar Year - 2021 Estimated Total Fund Beginning Balance Total Revenues Available Resources Total Appropriations Ending Balances General: $6,154,892; $4,734,800; $10,889,692; $10,429,250; $460,442 Enterprise: $237,164; $56,350; $293,514; 0; $293,514

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December 23, 2020

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Public Notices call Bobi 303.659.2522 Legals City and County NOTICE OF VACANCIES 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, Monday 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 requires each applicant to attend a meeting of the Board or Commission you are applying for prior to the interview.

PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission has an opening for one (1) Ward 2 member and one (1) Alternate 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.

BOARD OF APPEALS The Board of Appeals has openings at this time. Members of this board are qualified 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 Maintenance Codes. Brighton staff representatives are present to facilitate, including the Chief Building Official and a permit technician acting as the Board Secretary. Meetings are held at Brighton City Hall.

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 5:30 p.m. at the Brighton Recreation Center.

BRIGHTON URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY The Urban Renewal Authority has an opening for three (3) members at this time.

Members must be a resident of Brighton or a Brighton business owner. The Board meets at 4:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month at Brighton City Hall.

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION The Historic Preservation Commission has an opening for 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 11:30 a.m. at Brighton City Hall.

Any questions may be directed to Natalie Hoel in the Office of the City Clerk at 303655-2056 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. or email questions to nhoel@ brightonco.gov.

Published in the Standard Blade First Publication: December 2, 2020 Second Publication: December 9, 2020 Third Publication: December 16, 2020 Fourth Publication: December 23, 2020 Fifth Publication: December 30, 2020 DATE FILED: December 10, 2020 9:38 AM CASE NUMBER: 2019JV243 DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601 Case Number: 19JV243 Div.: D Ctrm.: Children: Mateo Samuel Respondents: La-Toiiah ShirlynLorquet, John Doe Attorney or Party Without Attorney: Name: Lindsay McIntyre Address: 11860 Pecos St. Suite 3300 Westminster, CO 80234 Phone Number: (720) 523-2950 Fax Number: (720) 523-2951 Atty. Reg. #: 43604 ORDER OF ADVISEMENT Notice to the Above-Named Respondents: La-Toiiah Shirlyn-Lorquet, John Doe YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED that the Petitioner, has filed a Motion to Terminate the Parent-Child Legal Relationship which now exists between you and the abovenamed child; YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED that the Motion has been set for hearing in Division D1 or D of the District Court in and for the County of Adams, Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, Colorado, on the 6th day of January, 2021, at the hour of 2:00 p.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 adjudicated 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 injury to the child or that your conduct or condition as a parent renders you unable or unwilling to give the child reasonable parental care.

legals@coloradocommunitymedia.com

YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED 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 request and upon your showing of an inability to pay.

YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED that a grandparent, aunt, uncle, brother or sister of the child must file a request 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.

BRIGHTON, CO, 80601 Case Number: 2019JV310 Division: S Courtroom: In the Interest of: LILLIANNA ESTRADA Order:Proposed Order of Advisement The motion/proposed order attached hereto: GRANTED. Issue Date: 12/11/2020 KATHERINE ROSE DELGADO District Court Judge DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601 Case Number: 19JV310 Div.: S Ctrm.: Child(ren): Lillianna Estrada

Done and signed in Open Court this 10th day of December, 2020.

BY THE COURT:

Respondents: Leticia Estrada, John Doe, Malik King aka Maleek King aka Malique King

District Court Judge/Magistrate

Attorney or Party Without Attorney: Name: Lindsay McIntyre Address: 11860 Pecos St. Suite 3300 Westminster, CO 80234 Phone Number: (720) 523-2950 Fax Number: (720) 523-2951 Atty. Reg. #: 43604

Published in the Brighton Standard Blade December 23, 2020 STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ADAMS Division S No. 20JV6 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE INTEREST OF: Aiden Knipfing, Jaxson Knipfing A Children, and Concerning Breanna Valdez, John Doe Respondents Linda Eddleman, Special Respondent 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 30th day of December, 2020, at the hour of 2:30 pm. You are hereby notified to be and appear, at said time, before this Court located at the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601.

Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 15th day of December, 2020.

Kathleen Madden Clerk of the District Court Published in the Brighton Standard Blade December 23, 2020

DATE FILED: December 11, 2020 9:51 AM CASE NUMBER: 2019JV310 DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 1100 JUDICIAL CENTER DRIVE,

ORDER OF ADVISEMENT NOTICE TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENTS: Leticia Estrada, John Doe, Malik King aka Maleek King aka Malique King YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED that the Petitioner, has filed a Motion to Terminate the Parent-Child Legal Relationship which now exists between you and the abovenamed child; YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED that the Motion has been set for hearing in Division S of the District Court in and for the County of Adams, Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, Colorado, on the 27th day of January, 2020, at the hour of 10:00 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 adjudicated 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 injury to the child or that your conduct or condition as a parent renders you unable or unwilling to give the child reasonable parental care.

YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED 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 request and upon your showing of an inability to pay.

YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED that a grandparent, aunt, uncle, brother or sister of the child must file a request 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.

Done and signed in Open Court this __________ day of ___________________, 2020.

BY THE COURT: District Court Judge/Magistrate Published in the Brighton Standard Blade December 23, 2020 Metropolitan Districts NOTICE OF ADOPTED BUDGET NOTICE is hereby given that the budget for 2021 has been adopted by the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District Board of Directors on November 17, 2020.

The adopted budget is on file in the office for public inspection.

A brief summary of the proposed budget is attached as Exhibit A. Estimated Total

Fund Beginning Balance Total Revenues Available Resources Total Appropriations Ending Balances General: $10,359,327 $3,103,636; $13,462,963; $12,231,630; $1,231,333 Enterprise: $136,083; $2,333,928; $2,470,001; $1,346,007; $1,123,994 Debt Service $21,969,382; $3,962,426; $25,931,808; $2,905,104; $23,026,704

TOTALS: $32,464,792; $9,399,980; $41,864,772; $16,482,741; $25,382,031 Dated the 17thday of November, 2020

By Randy Ray Executive Director Published in the Brighton Standard Blade on December 23, 2020.

NOTICE OF ADOPTED BUDGET

NOTICE is hereby given that the budget for 2021 has been adopted by the Well Augmentation Subdistrict of the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District Board of Directors on November 17, 2020.

The adopted budget is on file in the office for public inspection.

A brief summary of the proposed budget is attached as Exhibit A. EXHIBIT A Budget Summary - All Funds For the Calendar Year - 2021 Estimated Total Fund Beginning Balance Total Revenues Available Resources Total Appropriations Ending Balances General: $6,154,892; $4,734,800; $10,889,692; $10,429,250; $460,442 Enterprise: $237,164; $56,350; $293,514; 0; $293,514

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OPINION

10 Brighton Standard Blade

December 23, 2020

Looking near and near for the best things in life Annually I submit a list of things that make (my) life worth living and it’s usually a snap to write. After all, why wouldn’t life be worth living?

Then 2020 showed up. It walked in the door wearing muddy boots and talked with its mouth full. Just about everything we did without thinking twice was inverted, reversed, changed, canceled, restricted, even haircuts.

If you are reading this, you’ve made it this far. Close to 300,000 did not. The number of pandemic-related cases is in the millions.

In the past, I tried to go beyond obvious examples: my dog, films, music, friendship.

When I began scribbling down nominees for this year’s list, I thought about digging deeper.

But why?

Nothing in 2020 was more important or meaningful to me than Harry, whose complete obliviousness to current events was the finest antidote on the market.

Harry doesn’t know that 2020 has been any different than 2019, 2018, or

2017, the year he was born.

He doesn’t know and he doesn’t care.

QUIET If you have a DESPERATION 3-year-old son or daughter it’s likely they’re out of the loop too. But one of these days, you will have some explaining to do.

I will never have to explain anything to Harry. But if I did, what would I Craig Marshall tell him?

Smith It’s been inexplicable.

This year has brought out the very best in people — and the worst. For every affirmative story about man and womankind, there’s an equal and opposite.

I’m one of the lucky ones. A friend said, “You’ve been social distancing your whole life,” and she’s right.

A pandemic doesn’t impact a retired recluse the same way it does an employed extrovert.

But I haven’t taken any chances.

No restaurants, no gatherings, games, concerts, parties, picnics.

Harry and I have two or three walks a day. And two or three films.

I keep a long cue: mostly ones that were made before movies became soused with special effects and gore.

A friend half my age sends me a “Song of the Day,” and it’s generally a song by someone I’ve never heard of.

Invariably she introduces me to a performer or a band I can appreciate without wincing. Have you heard of Phoebe Bridges?

We both like Nina Simone. Django Reinhardt. And Bob Dylan, who just sold his entire songwriting catalog to Universal Music. For an estimated $300 million.

As for friendship this year? It’s been emails, by the hundreds, and daily from some of my best friends.

Artist Mark Friday and I exchange complete drivel: wordplay, puns and jokes.

We created lists of our favorite humorists: on film, television, record,

in print.

Bob and Ray, Groucho Marx, W. C. Fields, Steve Martin, Steven Wright, Dorothy Parker, Nichols and May, Dick Van Dyke, Johnny Carson, David Letterman, Oscar Levant, Soupy Sales, Fran Lebowitz, Leslie Nielsen, Bill Murray, Rudy Giuliani.

He’s a Three Stooges man. I’m not.

Some days, one of us will initiate a random topic, like a vegetable. What evolves is drivel, sophomoric, anecdotal, epigrammatic, ironic, satirical, hyperbolic, irreverent or droll.

Our correspondences have been tonic. Restoratives.

When I see I have an email from him, I know what I’m in for: a smile.

However, we’re both conscientious enough to know that a lot of what is going on in the world and United States can’t be compromised with a quip.

What makes life worth living? Life.

Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

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