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Fort Lupton teacher honored Mendoza is the only teacher to be awarded in the entire state BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Fort Lupton High School teacher Christina Mendoza received the 2021 state award for Teacher of the Year in English Language Development by the Colorado Association for Bilingual Education (CO- CABE), according to a press release. “It is an amazing award for Christina and well deserved. I have known her for 10 -years back in another district we both worked in. She was a part of the Instructional Leadership Team with me, due to her relationships with peers, as well as those she builds with students. It is a huge honor for her personally and professionally and certainly for Weld Re-8 to be a part of her journey, “ said Alan Kaylor, Weld Re-8 superintendent. “I am so grateful to have even been considered for this award, let alone to win! It’s very humbling being recognized by CABE, they are an organization that is highly respected throughout the state. I could not have become the teacher that I am without my students. This is my 19th year of teaching, and I am so lucky to have had amazing students in Arizona, as well as in several districts in Colorado,” said Mendoza. CO-CABE is the only statewide organization that advocates education policy and programs that support bilingual students and families. “Since 1984, we have been working with the community and recognizing top educators and advocates across the state. This statewide award is a great honor for her,” said Jorge Garcia, Co-Chairman Colorado Association for Bilingual Education. “ It is also a great honor for your school, your school dis-
Christina Mendoza, left, receiving the Teacher of the Year in English Development award, and Maria Navarro, Spanish teacher at PHOTO BY TANYA NAVARRO Fort Lupton High School.
trict, and your entire community as previous Colorado winners have gone on to receive national acclaim as the winners of the corresponding national award. Mendoza was born in Southern Colorado and raised in Colorado Springs. She received her undergrad from the Chadron State College in Nebraska and received a master’s from Colorado University-Boulder. Her son a junior, daughter, and stepdaughter are freshmen at Riverdale Ridge High School. Teaching was not Mendoza’s first choice of a career, but later she found out it was what she was supposed to do in life. “As strange as it sounds, I never wanted to become a teacher. My mom was a teacher until she retired in May of this year, and I always told her I didn’t know how she could deal with kids all day, “ said Mendoza. Mendoza received her undergrad in environmental science, and a year after she graduated she moved
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He is survived by his wife, Valerie; daughters Becky (Justin) Richers, Kristina (Sean Sullivan), Bernadette (Lynden Nelson), and Mackenzie; grandchildren Brooke, Mason and Bennett Richers; parents Richard and Juanita Larson; brothers Richard (Denise), James (Melanie); sisters Teresa (Michael) Krieger, Monica (Victor) Domenico, Katey (Tim) Cassady, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He later bought a 1965 Chevy truck and painted Larson Hog Farm on the side. It was quite a truck. Mark was an avid hunter for 50 years. He was a true outdoorsman- hunting, fishing and trapping. He trapped muskrats and beavers on the farm and sold their pelts. He absolutely loved to hunt. He would hunt geese, ducks, dove, pheasant, turkey and deer down by the river on the farm along with antelope out on the eastern plains. He looked forward to the annual elk hunting trip in October at Trappers Lake. He would hunt with his Dad, Dick, Jim, Kyle, Harlan, Uncle Rick, Vic, Tim, cousins and friends from South Dakota, Delbert, Rodney, Judd and Larry. They had so many great times on the hunting trips taking their horses Copper and Jesse along. Mark was usually the chef when they went hunting – because he was such a good cook. They would also catch trout on the hunting trip and he would fry it up for dinner.
Mark was born on July 8, 1963 to Richard and Juanita Larson. He was the second of six children. He grew up on the family farm in Adams County. He attended Assumption Catholic School from 1st through 8th grade. He played basketball there from 3rd through 8th grade. He later went back to the school after he graduated to coach the boys basketball team for several years. He attended Holy Family High School where he continued to play basketball all four years and played on an adult basketball league with his brother-in-law Mike. He went on to Front Mark was a happy guy who always had a Range Community College where he received smile and truly loved talking with people. his Welding Certificate. His charismatic personality made him a very successful salesman. In his career he worked Mark grew up on the family farm and cut for several companies as a route salesman, acres and acres of hay, raising and selling Pepsi, Dreyer’s Ice Cream, Cold Front and pigs. He was a member of the Good Luck Farmer Brothers Coffee. He also worked for 4-H club for 10 years showing beef and pigs Brighton Co-op part-time for 20 years. earning many ribbons. He looked forward to Mark and Valerie were married for almost helping his dad and brothers harvest the corn 27 years. His four daughters were his pride every fall. and joy and he loved his three precious Mark had some memorable vehicles. His grandchildren so very much. first was a gold 1970 International truck that Mark was a great friend to everyone and was we all remember riding in. He worked for loved by so many. Mark passed away doing his Grandpa at Eastlake Lockers to save up what he loved- hunting. enough money to buy a 1969 Z28 Camaro. He put a lot of work into that car. Painted He will truly be missed. it blue and had “Moving Violation” painted Love you Mark. on the rear spoiler. So many great times and memories Drag racing Friday and Saturday In lieu of flowers, a donation can be nights, cruising Westy Mall and cruising in made in Mark’s memory to the Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife or to Brighton. Everyone knew Mark, that good looking, tall, blonde young man driving that Assumption Church.
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Brittney Ann Reyes 1991 - 2021
Brittney Ann Reyes, born on April 4, 1991 in Denver, Colorado to Claudette (Martin) Cisneros and Gabe (Danelle) Reyes. Brittney is survived by her boyfriend, Juan Carlos Cisneros; daughter, Leilany Ann Cisneros; brother, Jose; and sisters, Bianca & Breanna Cisneros. WRIGHT
She gave birth to her one and only daughter Leilany on November 20, 2016 she was the love of her life. Brittney was a fashionista and a perfectionist. She loved her family and spent all of her spare time with the love of her life and their Princess.
Patricia Wright
May 24, 1949 - October 18, 2021
Patricia “Patti” Wright, age 72, passed away at The Villas at Sunny Acres nursing home in Northglenn, Colorado on October 18, 2021. Patricia Dorayne Wright was born on May 24, 1949 in Colorado to Wayne and Doris Wright. She was raised in the Denver area with her older sister, Linda. Patti attended Skinner Middle School and graduated North High School in 1967. Patti enjoyed participating in Girl Scouts and competing in gymnastics. She also loved the outdoors. Patti honed her craft of cooking and baking, and making elaborately frosted birthday cakes. She had a creative flair, and a fondness for decorating and going “all out” for the holidays. Patti was very musically talented and loved playing the piano. She enjoyed her career as a piano teacher over several ALLEE
decades. Piano and music were her lifelong passions. Visits with her two grandsons were a highlight for Patti in recent years and always made her smile. She was thrilled to know that her grandsons were following in her footsteps by learning and excelling at the piano. Patti is survived by her two children Jennifer Frickell of San Francisco, CA, and Eric (Melissa) Frickell of Brighton, CO; her two school-age grandsons; and her two nephews Robert (Lisa) Doehling of Lawrenceville, GA, and Dean Doehling of Jasper, GA. Patti was preceded in death by her parents Wayne and Doris Wright, and her sister Linda Doehling-Nelson. Following cremation, Patti will be laid to rest next to her parents in the Arvada Cemetery in Arvada, Colorado
Robert Cecil “”Bob”” Allee, Jr. December 12, 1934 - October 19, 2021
Robert Cecil “Bob” Allee, Jr., 86, of Cheyenne passed peacefully with his family by his side on October 19th in Cheyenne. He was born December 12, 1934 in Mancos, Colorado to Robert Cecil Allee, Sr., and Barbara Louise Bell; he was the eldest of eight children. After numerous homes, he settled in Ft. Lupton, Colorado with his family. Robert was living in Cheyenne at the time of his passing and was a truck driver most of his life. He ELAINE
is survived by his children, Cindy Lyons, Robert Cecil Allee III and September Aitken; siblings, Ida, Judy, Russell and Joy; eleven grandchildren and a growing number of greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Terri Louise, son, Montgomery Lon; siblings, Vernon, Anita, and George. His family and friends will miss him dearly. Cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date.
Mary Elaine
August 1, 1923 - September 26, 2021
Mary Elaine was born August 1, 1923 in Rock Springs, Wyoming, to Paul and Ruth Elling. She had three brothers Bobby (deceased), Frank (deceased), and Paul (deceased), and three sisters, Faustine (deceased), step-sister Eileen (Genoa, Ohio), and halfsister Janice (deceased). Mary and John Henry Trostel III (deceased 1985) married in Brighton, Colorado, and had six children: John Henry IV (deceased), Timothy (Mary), Geraldine (deceased), Helen, Elmer (Kathy), and Teresa (Dave, deceased). Mary has 18 grandchildren she loved: John Henry V, Lisa, Michelle, Timothy Jr., Deanna, Aric (deceased), Justin, Jennifer, Joshua, Bridget, Dorgan, Nick, Paul, Sharon Ann, Amanda, David Lee, Helen Ann, and Sara. Mary also has 45 great-grandchildren she loved: Haden, Chance, Austin, Carly, Timothy III, Jonathan, Robert, Justin, Ashley, Madison, Daniel, Brooke, Isabelle, Jesse, Thomas, Peter, Francis, Emily, Patrick, Jennie, Branson, Gavin, Aidan, Elliot, Orin, Mary, Leo, Rueger, Aric, Eddie, Katie, Brendan, Christopher, Talon, Armani,
Giovanni, Heather, Haven, Clinton, Dalton, Cody, Ryan, Tanner, Jaxson, and Christian. In addition, Mary has 12 great-great grandchildren that brought her joy: Kynleigh, Paxton, Addie, Aiden, Oliver, Railee, Kayson, Parker, Peyton, Connor, Savannah, and Karson. Mary worked at a tuberculosis center after high school, after that at Samsonite Luggage, Franklin Serum Company, a funeral home, and later enjoyed a ministry for 30+ years of caring for the elderly and terminally ill. In addition, Mary also dedicated her time at St. Williams Catholic Church in Fort Lupton, Colorado. Mary had a knack for completing large puzzles and crossword puzzles, was on a bowling team, and loved playing cards. Mary happily lived her later years with family in Texas, and passed peacefully at the age of 98 in Conroe, Texas on September 26, 2021. Memories and love of Mom, Grandma and Great-Grandma remain in our hearts forever. A funeral service will be held Saturday, November 6, 2021, at 11:00am at St. Williams Catholic Church, with celebratory reception to follow.
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Anythink goes on behind the yellow tape Program offers glimpse at crime scene investigation, forensics and autopsies BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
A program at Anythink Wright Farms hopes to demystify crime scene investigations and forensics, offering answers without making the topic creepy. The new program “Death and Donuts” offers a chance to talk to death investigators about the process of an autopsy and how the forensic pathologist, autopsy technicians use science to find evidence and get clues to determine the cause of death. “I wanted to develop a program where we demystify death and
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Allie Beauchamp is United Power’s new Information Services Director. Beauchamp and her information technology team have been instrumental with protecting United Power technology infrastructure from cyberattacks, according to a company press release. “Companies rise and fall on the quality of their information technology,” said Mark A. Gabriel, United Power president and chief executive officer. “Our electric system can be particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks, and Alie has positioned us well to address and mitigate those vulnerabilities to the best of our ability. She will continue to play a critical role in creating a competitive business advantage in a digital space that is growing exponentially year by year.” Recent cyberattacks that businesses experienced in the country raised concerns for utility customers according to officials, according to the release. United Power has taken the extra steps to protect its technology infrastructure from cyberattacks. It is contributed to the work of Beauchamp and her information security team, the statement read Beauchamp worked for a rural co-op in Oregon, directing its information technology team, and joined United Power in 2017. She holds multiple certifications and more than 20 years of experience in information security. Beauchamp is committed to not only protecting United Power customers and as well as educating employees to detect cyberattacks, according to United Power officials. “Beauchamp has been an asset to United Power, and I am pleased to announce her promotion to chief information officer,” Gabriel said.
dying and provide a safe space, where people can listen and see what’s happening and ask questions,” said Mandi Miller, an Anythink Libraries guide. “It is questions that people can’t normally ask without seeming creepy, and maybe get some answers to some things that they’re curious about.” The program is appropriate for adults. It runs from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m on Oct. 28 at Anythink Wright Farms. The space is limited and registration is required at https://www.anythinklibraries. org/events/death-donuts. The Death and Donuts educational program is the first of its kind for Anythink Libraries. “I have personally never done a program like this. But I wanted to do this because the topic of death and dying is considered a taboo topic and nobody wants to talk about it, but everybody’s curious about it. So far 35 people have signed up,” said Miller. The special guests are Ashley Huerta, an autopsy technician for four years, and Arely JuarezDominquez a medical-legal death investigator for two years. Both work in Arapahoe County. “These ladies who are hosting our program are experts and are strong women of color and there is under-representation of women of racial and ethnic minorities in STEM-related fields,” said Miller. PAID ADVERTISEMENT
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October 26, 2021
Adams County prepares to leave Tri-County Health STAFF REPORT
The Adams County commissioners will vote to begin the process to end the county’s relationship with the Tri-County Health Department, according to a statement released Oct. 19. According to the statement, commissioners intend to bring forward a resolution at their Oct. 26 public hearing to provide notice of Adams County’s decision to leave Tri-County Health Department. Per its legal obligation, Adams County will remain a part of TCHD through December 2022. Starting January 2023, Adams County will have its own health department structure in place. There will be no disruption of services to Adams County residents during this transition, according to the statement. “During this transition, the focus will always remain the health and well-being of our residents,” said Eva J. Henry, Adams County Commissioner and board chairperson. “This new structure gives us an opportunity to focus on the specific needs of our residents and invest dollars in the areas that need it most.” According to the statement, Adams County will work closely with partners during the next year who rely on health department services to establish needs and best practices for partnerships going forward, while focusing on positive outcomes for Adams County residents. “Douglas County’s decisions left us no choice but to re-evaluate the future of public health services in
Adams County,” said Henry. “As a result, Adams County must determine the best option to move ahead for a health board and services provided to residents.” Similar to the majority of counties in Colorado, Adams County will follow the common practice of providing its own health department for its residents, according to the statement. Arapahoe County’s elected leaders released a statement in reaction to Adams County’s announcement “The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners is saddened that our neighboring counties have chosen to end the productive 55-year partnership with the Tri-County Health Department,” according to that press release. “Arapahoe County residents will continue to receive all existing TriCounty public health services uninterrupted during the transition,” the statement from commissioners said. It added: “The Board intends to do what it can to support the many dedicated employees of Tri-County Health throughout this process.” The chain of events that led to counties leaving Tri-County Health began more than a year ago. In July 2020, Douglas County commissioners announced they would eventually leave Tri-County Health, citing a wish for more local control over public health orders. Douglas’ consideration of leaving the agency came amid a rift with Tri-County Health over the agency’s coronavirus pandemic policies. But last November, the commissioners walked the decision back
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and agreed to stay with the health department until at least 2023. As part of that agreement, however, the commissioners were assured they would be able to opt out of any public health order. The Tri-County health board voted on Aug. 30 this year to no longer allow opt-outs. Douglas commissioners formalized the decision to leave Tri-County in a meeting Sept. 7, opting to form its own health department. In early September, Arapahoe County confirmed that Arapahoe and Adams counties had also been contemplating splitting away from Tri-County Health, among other options, driven by Douglas County’s intention to leave. An Arapahoe County spokesperson at the time said a separation by Arapahoe wouldn’t be driven by any policy disagreement with the agency. Douglas exiting the health agency would potentially create financial
or budgetary problems for the other two counties, the spokesperson added. Later, Douglas County reached an agreement to continue to receive all services from Tri-County Health Department until at least the end of 2022 after the two entities came to an agreement that was approved by the county commissioners during a Sept. 28 work session. Douglas will still have its own board of health in charge of things like county-wide public health orders. The county will continue to pay its proportional share of the cost of Tri-County services, according to the agreement. In light of that agreement, it was less clear how Douglas’ exit would financially affect Arapahoe and Adams. Some local leaders in Arapahoe County had worried that a decision of whether to break away from TriCounty Health Department would be influenced by the “politicization of public health.” “There was this question about what is the message to our residents about the politicization of public health and the trust and responsibility in government if there’s a perception that this decision is being made because of politics around COVID? What are we saying to our residents?” said Lisa VanRaemdonck, a consultant who was gathering opinions to guide Arapahoe County’s decision of whether to form its own health department after Douglas County’s impending exit of Tri-County Health. VanRaemdonck spoke to Arapahoe’s commissioners during a Sept. 14 meeting.
Council OKs townhome village preliminary plat BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Fort Lupton City Council voted 5-1 to accept a preliminary plat for the Fort Lupton Village Townhomes during its Oct. 19 meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Shannon Rhoda cast the “no” vote. The proposal includes 13 buildings of fourand five-plex townhouses on the corner of Weld County Road 12 and South Rollie Avenue. Two-car attached garages for each home are part of the plan, as are 65 off-street parking spaces. Applicant Zach Cesar with Baessler
Homes told council a metro district will maintain the property. Landscape coverage totals 39 percent of overall space. “Will there be additional landscaping on the railroad track side?” asked Mayor Zo Stieber. “There’s a buffer there for a dog park,” Cesar said. “I think Public Service owns the ground.” “At night, when the windows are open, it gets quite loud,” Stieber said. “It’s like people who are new to the mountains and aren’t happy because the bears are there. I’m just anticipating questions about train noise.” Rhoda has objected to townhome developments before. She voted against a preliminary
plat for the Willow Bend subdivision this spring, citing a desire for affordable housing and the desire to give citizens a chance to own the land as well as the home. “I will not vote yes for a residential metro (district),” she said. No one from the public testified. Trick or Treat Street City Administrator Chris Cross offered reminders about Trick or Treat Street from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31, and about the art show at the Fort Lupton Public & School Library, which starts Nov. 5 and runs for two weeks.
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October 26, 2021
Ozone worsens along Front Range; answers elusive ‘Other areas don’t violate standards like we do’ BY MICHAEL BOOTH THE COLORADO SUN
The worst ozone year in recent history on the northern Front Range boosted pollutant violations in a rolling three-year average closely watched by the EPA, state officials said Oct. 21, though they did not offer bold new programs to combat the hazardous substance. Twelve monitoring sites on the Front Range now have a three-year average over the EPA’s most recent 70-parts-per-billion cap for ozone, and five sites violate even the EPA’s previous looser standard of 75 parts per billion, according to annual reports made Oct. 21 to the Air Quality Control Commission by state and regional pollution officials. Widespread Western wildfires and the smoke they shed into Colorado contributed to the ozone worsening in the northern Front Range area already in non-attainment of EPA limits, the officials said. But they also acknowledged that the hot dry summer of 2021, which will be repeated in the future as climate change affects the West, made for terrible ozone conditions — with or without the smoke. “Other areas don’t violate the standards like we do,” said Mike Silverstein, director of the Regional Air Quality Council, which tracks pollution and recommends policy changes to help the Front Range meet EPA limits. “So that shows that local vehicle emissions are really what kicks us over the threshold of the standards, not what’s given to us from outside.” The state Air Quality Control Division staff, which reports to the commission, confirmed that the northern Front Range is likely to be declared in “severe” violation of EPA ozone limits in early 2022, after lingering in the “serious” violation category. Changing the classification triggers more demands on the RAQC and state officials to clamp down on vehicle emissions and volatile chemicals from oil and gas operations that contribute to ozone. Colorado continues to show
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progress in other key areas of EPA concern, including nitrogen oxide and volatile organic compounds that are precursors of ozone, the presentations showed. But ozone is in violation and getting worse, with many Front Range monitors registering levels higher than 80 parts per billion over the summer. Some AQCC commissioners pressed staff and RAQC officials making the annual reports on what new measures will be taken soon to bring ozone down. “We must own the reality that what we’re doing is simply not enough,” Commissioner Elise Jones said after the meeting. “We are failing on air quality. It’s time for us to pursue bolder solutions than we’ve considered before — like making transit free, and not allowing oil and gas fracking during the ozone season.” Air quality officials are scheduled to make more rules cutting emissions from oil and gas production in December, and that has proven one of the most effective strategies so far, Silverstein said. RTD has also begun talking about seeking federal funding for free transit on ozone alert days, which would cost millions in foregone ticket revenue, he added. Silverstein said RAQC and others will be looking at reducing vehicle miles traveled, a key measure in trying to cut ozone pollution, by working with large warehouse centers, shopping malls or other concentrat-
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ed locations for vehicle trips. Front Range air pollution monitors can separate out pollution sources and identify which category is most promising for reducing ozone — travel by cars and light trucks is the top pollution contributor for almost every monitor, the Oct. 21 presentations showed. Changing automobile use for employers or employees, though, has proven one of the most fraught avenues in metro Denver’s pollution control efforts. Air Pollution Control Division staff over the summer proposed requiring large employers to cut the number of commuting or work miles driven by staff, but
quickly withdrew the Employee Trip Reduction Program on opposition from business and industry groups. Silverstein noted that rebates to people who replace gas-powered lawn mowing equipment with clean electric models has also helped make a dent in afternoon ozone. Commissioner Jana Milford noted that California has just moved to end the sale of oil and gas-powered lawn equipment altogether, and wondered if Colorado should follow that lead. Reaction from environment advocates after the meeting appeared to be, “all of the above, and more.” V. Sean Mitchell, Colorado spokesperson for the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments, said the state’s ongoing pollution problems became more critical with COVID19, and studies showing the virus does deeper damage in areas made vulnerable by high pollution. “The air quality this summer was atrocious,” Mitchell said, in an emailed statement. “Now is the time for Colorado to not shift the blame to other states, but again take the lead, with bold actions to provide clean, healthy air.” This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com. The Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.
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inventories on their vehicles, they noticed the cars were full of tools and other items that didn’t belong to them. “To date, investigators have connected recovered property to more than a dozen active criminal cases,” Moylan said. The affected jurisdictions include the Estes Park, Westminster, Firestone and Longmont police departments and the Weld County Sheriff’s Office. “Property has also been connected to two active Denver Police Department cases, including an investigation into 11 vehicles stolen from Denver International Airport,” Moylan said. Some of the property has been
marked with the owners’ initials. Moylan said that may be helpful if a co-worker or someone on a job site finds missing items. He suggested several things: 1) Take an inventory of tour tools, including serial numbers of highticket items; 2) Mark tools with your name, phone number and company logo; 3) Do not leave tools in the open at the job site or in the bed of a pick-up truck; and 4) Securely store tools, whether it’s in a storage container on-site or bring tools into a garage at the end of the workday. Call 970-356-4015 with information about this or any other crime.
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GREELEY – A Weld County Sheriff’s Office strike team investigation recovered eight stolen vehicles and some $140,000 worth of stolen tools from throughout metro Denver, according to a press release. Deputies arrested two people. Jose Martinez-Gallegos, 26, was in the Weld County Jail on a $63,000 bond related to three unrelated cases. Charges in this recent investigation are pending. Sheriff’s office spokesman Joe Moylan said Gallegos’ case likely will be referred to other jurisdictions for potential charges. A Fort Lupton woman, 23-yearold Graciela Mosqueda, was in the
Adams County Jail for unrelated charges. Additional charges are pending, Moylan said. Moylan also noted that the strike team searches for fugitives and conducts investigations into crime rings. The strike team investigation started Sept. 1 when deputies responded to a storage business near Longmont for a follow-up case involving Martinez-Gallegos. Moylan said deputies found two suspicious vehicles parked near a storage unit. Martinez-Gallegos and Mosqueda rented the unit. Deputies discovered the two cars had been stolen from Firestone and Westminster. As the owners did
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Gov. Jared Polis issued his most urgent plea in months Oct. 21, asking Coloradans to get vaccinated against coronavirus in order to break a continued surge in hospitalizations that left the state with only 120 available intensive care beds. Looking into the camera that was live streaming his news conference, Polis spoke directly to unvaccinated Coloradans, saying: “We want you here. We want you to be healthy. Please get vaccinated.” As of Oct. 21, more than 1,100 people were hospitalized in Colorado with confirmed cases of COVID-19, the highest number since last December. What is different this time, though, is the state has largely reopened, meaning hospitals are also filling up with victims of car accidents and other day-to-day events. During normal times, the state’s intensive care units would operate at about 68% full, said Scott Bookman, the state health department’s COVID-19 incident commander. Now, though, Colorado’s hospital ICUs are operating at around 90% of capacity, running the risk that they could be overwhelmed if the surge of coronavirus cases continues. Bookman said hospitals are postponing necessary but non-emergent surgeries — preserving capacity but delaying valuable medical care to
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has the 10th-highest infection rate and 20th-highest hospitalization rate among all states, according to The New York Times’ case tracker. Since the beginning of October, about 20 people a day in Colorado have died with COVID-19. As recently as this summer, that number was around four or five people a day. More than 8,000 people in Colorado have now died due to the coronavirus. The Oct. 21 news conference was notable for the language Polis used in hoping to prevent more deaths. Repeatedly, he urged unvaccinated people to show care for themselves by getting the shot. Slightly less than 30% of Coloradans who are old enough to get vaccinated are not fully immunized. “Never in my wildest imagination did I think there would be Coloradans that didn’t want to protect themselves,” Polis said, recalling the day the first vaccine doses arrived in the state. He later added: “Show that you love yourself. Show that you support your friends and family that want you to be here for many years to come. Get protected. Get vaccinated. Get boosted.” This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com. The Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.
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NEWS BRIEFS Microbid project bids United Power is looking for companies interested in partnering to develop several microgrids through the co-op’s service area. A press statement said United Power’s microgrid pilot project has the goal of creating several selfcontained power systems utilizing battery and solar, or other energy resources. “United Power has a long record of investing in a variety of innovative technologies to learn more about how these systems work and how they can help us serve our members more reliability or reduce costs,” stated Dean Hubbuck, Chief Energy Resource Officer. “We have been discussing the viability of a microgrid project for some time now and want to find a partner willing to invest both money and expertise into this pilot venture.” Contact Greg Howes, vice president of Energy Resource Planning for more information at 303-637-1308, or via email at ghowes@unitedpower.com. United Power will be soliciting RFI’s for the microgrid project through the end of the year and plans to begin work on the project in 2022. Calling all teens The Pennock Center for Counseling, 211 S. 21st Ave., and 27J Schools are offering a teen hangout (11- to 18-year-olds) starting at 4 p.m. Mondays,and continue every other Monday through Nov. 15. Discussion topics include school, friendships, family, time management, stress and peer pressure. To sign up, visit https://biut.ly/ teenhangoutsignup.
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Community wellness workshop Pennock Center for Counseling, 211 S. 21st Ave., and the First Presbyterian Church are sponsoring a series of free wellness workshops. They start at 6 p.m. Mondays and continue every other Monday through Nov. 15. Topics include Cultivating Healthy Relationships (Oct. 18), Honoring our Lives (Nov. 1) and Sparking Joy (Nov. 15). Call 303-655-9065, ext. 13. Register at https://bit.ly/communitywellnesssignup. Growing grads The city of Brighton’s Growing Grads program returns in person Wednesday, Oct. 20. The program wants to provide stu-
dents interested in postsecondary education with assistance to apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The second forum (starts at 6 p.m.) is at Brighton High School, 270 S. Eighth Ave. Visit www.brightonco.gov/1546/ College-Career-Readiness. IMAGE Summit Remix workshops Youth will get the opportunity to strengthen their leadership skills and confidence at the city of Brighton’s Image Summit Remix workshops starting Monday, Oct. 25, and continuing weekly through Dec. 20. Students in fifth through 12th grades can participate in various workshops at Brighton City Hall, 500 S. Fourth Ave. It’s an alternative to the 2021 IMAGE Summit, which was canceled due to low registration. “We are looking forward to bringing back and hosting the IMAGE Summit next year,” said Tawnya Russell, manager of youth services. “But in the meantime, we’re so happy to offer this new series of interactive workshops that’ll help our future leaders.” Workshops will take place from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. for high-school students and 11 a.m. to noon for fifththrough eighth-graders. A city statement said students can sign up for as many workshops as they’d like. Workshops are free, but registration is required for participants. Visit https://www.brightonco.gov/972/ Image-Summit to register. Email trussell@brightonco.gov or call 303-655-2123. Art survey The city of Brighton’s Cultural Arts Commission needs feedback on public art in Brighton through a new online survey. The goal is to gain a better understanding of the public’s priorities when it comes to art in Brighton, according to a statement. Questions range from where the community would like to see more art displayed to the type of art. To take the survey, click https://forms.gle/ H3FJrtqhwL34z3wZA. The survey deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 2, at 5 p.m. For more information, please contact David Gallegos, Arts and Culture Coordinator, at dgallegos@ brightonco.gov or 303-655-2176. BHS homecoming dance Brighton High School rescheduled its homecoming dance for 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, in Gamble Gymna-
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New Eye for Art exhibit ‘Return to Summer’ More than 50 artists and 160 pieces of art are now featured in the newest Eye For Art “Return to Summer” exhibit at City Hall. The artwork ranges from oils and acrylics to watercolors and computer paintings, graphite drawings, photography, fused glass, pottery, mixed media, jewelry and various sculptures. Artists featured include: Olivia Andruss, Frank Carrillo, Mary Chan, Ron Cupps, Kim Davis, Randy Davis, David DeHoyos, Sheri Farabaugh, Leo Fautsch, Mona Fransher, Richard Gallagher and many others. The exhibit is open to the public through Nov. 23 at Brighton City Hall, 500 S. Fourth Ave. Most artwork is available for purchase. To learn more about the exhibit and/or Eye for Art program, visit the Eye for Art page or contact David Gallegos, arts and culture coordinator, at dgallegos@brightonco. gov or 303-655-2176. Entries wanted for Festival of Lights Parade The city of Brighton is accepting entries for its 26th annual Festival of Lights Parade in downtown Brighton. The event is set for a 5 p.m. start Saturday, Dec. 11. Entry categories include equine/livestock, floats, motorized vehicles, musical acts
and bicycles. In years past, the parade featured more than 75 fully-lit entries and highlighted the “Hometown Holiday Tradition” theme, according to a city statement. This year’s parade returns to this tradition after the pandemic forced the city to pivot to a Santa Claus drive through Brighton last year. “We are thrilled to bring back this beloved tradition for Brighton this holiday season,” said Gary Montoya, events and downtown initiative manager. The nighttime parade is an event that all ages get to enjoy. It features local groups, organizations, businesses and families who will share the holiday spirit with the community. The parade starts traveling south on North Main Street and ends at City Hall. For parade entry forms, guidelines and more, visit https://www.brightonco.gov/459/Festival-of-Lights. The deadline for entries is Friday, Nov. 26. Contact Susie O’Connor at 303-6552218. Heart holiday lunch The Platte Valley Medical Center Foundation is presenting its third annual Heart Holiday luncheon in support of early breast cancer detection and in-depth cancer care. The luncheon will be at StoneBrook Manor, 650 E. 124th Ave., Thornton Tuesday, Nov. 30. Proceeds go directly for early detection education and in-depth cancer care. Also, supporters will receive gift bags, Celestial Seasonings holiday teas sampling and enter prize drawings. Dr. Oralee L. Ekberg an OB/
GYN from Brighton, is the keynote speaker. She’ll be speaking about the importance of women’s wellness and regular screening to detect breast cancer. Also, Deanna Damour, a breast cancer survivor, shares her experience of receiving a diagnosis to chemotherapy and will also conduct a Q& A session. Go to https://www.sclhealth. org/.../gifts-from-the-heart-luncheon/ Tree lighting ceremony returns The city of Brighton announced the return of its tree lighting ceremony, sponsored by United Power, at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at Founders Plaza, Main and Bridge streets. In a break from other years’ holiday programming, the tree lighting program will be a week before the city’s annual Festival of Lights parade. Prior to the ceremony, the public can visit Main Street Creatives Gallery (36 S. Main St.) from 2 to 4 p.m. for such activities as Santa Comes to Town and The Teddy Bear & Friends Tree. Face Vocal Band, the internationally acclaimed all-vocal rock band from Boulder, will be performing from 5 to 7 p.m. in front of the plaza. The band will help council count down as the Christmas Tree is lit at 5 p.m. Contact Susie O’Connor at 303-655-2218. ONGOING North Outfall Project The city of Brighton said major work is in store for the North Outfall Project.
Construction will cut Bridge Street to one lane of traffic in both directions from Fifth to Eighth Avenues. The restriction is in place 24 hours a day through Friday, Nov. 5. Message boards will be in place, as will traffic control devices. City officials said the best alternate roads are Bromley Lane or Basesline Road. The city also said this will be the project’s last major traffic impact. Call Scott Olsen at 303-655-2136 or eamil solsen@brightonco.gov.
Walk with a doc Platte Valley Medical Center’s cardiac rehab team and Walk With A Doc will host monthly walks with Dr. Christopher Cannon, an interventional cardiologist at Brighton Heart and Vascular Institute. This is a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. After a few minutes to learn about a current health topic from the doctor, spend the rest of the hour enjoying a healthy walk and a fun conversation. It’s a great way to get out, get active and enjoy all the benefits that come from walking. 50/50 sidewalk, curb, gutter program The city of Brighton offered a new online form for its 50/50 Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter program. It helps reduce the financial cost of replacement and maintenance. The website is brightonco. gov/5050. Residents can apply for the program, including what’s needed for the repairs and photo uploads. Questions? Call 303-655-2117 or visit brightonco.gov/5050program.
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October 26, 2021
Thornton holds Trunk or Treat
A ghoulish guide leads Noah Williams, Lexi Kane and Alex Moran into the Garden of the Ghouls haunted area of Thornton’s Trunk or Treat Oct. 23 at Carpenter Park. The McGirr family of Thornton is decked out and surrounded by Halloween skulls and bones Oct. 23 at Thornton’s Trunk or Treat. This is the fourth year straight the family celebrated Halloween with mom, Sharon, and dad, Ben, handing candy to trick or treaters from their car before Marlow, 7, and Blake, 3, venture off to collect PHOTOS BY SCOTT TAYLOR candy themselves. Thornton Mayor Jan Kulmann, left, is joined by former Mayor Heidi Williams and City Councilor Jessica Sandgren Oct. 23 at Thornton’s Trunk or Treat. The three were positioned at a Wild Westthemed trunk to hand out candy to pre-Halloween trick or treaters.
Spiderman and Batman square off briefly at the entrance to Boo Bayou, a kid-friendly Halloween area for younger kids to explore in between collecting candy at Thornton’s Trunk or Treat Oct. 23 in Carpenter Park.
38th Annual
Country Christmas Bazaar IT’S K! BAC
Saturday, Nov. 13 Sunday, Nov. 14 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
400 booths -- handcrafted items only! 4 buildings! Food vendors will be on site! Admission $5 (Cash only) Children 14 & under free Riverdale Regional Park 9755 Henderson Road in Brighton Free Parking
A benefit for the Adams County Historical Society & Museum
Adams County Museum
Craft Shows