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Jason Connor tries to decide which bear to take home Dec. 4 at the Teddy Bear Tree in Brighton’s Founders Plaza, part of the city’s annual Winter Festival. Volunteers and Arc PHOTO BY BELEN WARD Thrift Stores donated the tree’s-worth of stuffed animals for local kids to claim and cuddle. For more photos, see page 8.

Councilor resigns, faces DUI charges after run-in with police BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Brighton Councilman Kris Jordinelli, who faces a misdemeanor count of driving under the influence after an incident with Brighton police this summer, resigned his council position Dec. 3. A city statement said the remaining council members would take the next steps to fill the vacancy at a future council meeting. Jordinelli was elected in 2020. His first court appearance -- a pretrial conference, according to district attorney spokesperson Chris

Hopper -- is set for 9:30 a.m. Feb. 7. A police report said officers saw Jordinelli’s unoccupied car at City Hall Aug. 17 and watched the councilor enter the building. “Cmdr. (Matt) Domenico) greeted Kris and saw Kris was very intoxicated,” Daniel Barkus’ report said. Jordinelli Officers went to Jordinelli’s home, which is a few blocks from City Hall. “Kris then opened the main door and then the storm door,” the report said. “Kris was slow moving, and

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when he spoke, he had slurred speech. Kris had red watery eyes and was unsteady on his feet while standing at the door. Kris was shifting back and forth out of the doorway and told me, ‘You have no right to be here.’” Barkus explained why officers were at the councilor’s home. Jordinelli’s’ answer was, “I’m fine and they walked me home.” Barkus asked about Jordinelli’s car, which was still at City Hall with the windows rolled down and unlocked. “Kris opened the storm door and leaned out to try and look at his garage,” Backus’ report said. “Kris

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then leaned back into his house and continued to fumble with the keys or garage door opener. I asked Kris if he wanted to come outside and look, but he stayed standing in the doorway.” The garage door closed. “Kris said to me, ‘Do you know who I am”’ Backus’ report said. “I replied, ‘Yeah, I know who you are,’ Kris replied, “I’m a city council member.’ I then replied, ‘Yeah, I know.’ Kris then said, ‘You don’t want to mess with me’ and shut the main door.” SEE JORDINELLI, P3

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Carl Reynold Benham 1965 - October 24, 2021

Carl Reynold Benham, born 1965, Died October 24th at age 55. He graduated from Estes Park High in 1985; then went on to gunsmithing school in Trinidad where he achieved an associates in 1989. Carl was an inventive gun smith and asset to his community,

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providing small engine repair and other services. He is loved and survived by his children Elijah and Charmaine Benham. Service will be held December 14th 4 PM at Destiny Church in Ft. Lupton Co.

January 8, 1948 - November 23, 2021

In Controler’s younger years he could be found in parks around Denver picnicking. He had a sense of humor which made many laugh at his antics. He loved playing pool, fishing, and became involved in hobbies such as bird watching. While living in Pennsylvania he enjoyed going to the senior center and was involved in many activities there.

Medal; Vietnam Services Medal with Bronze Service Star; Vietnam Campaign Medal; and a Good Conduct Medal. Controler is survived by a daughter Elizabeth (Andrea) of Denver; sister Rose (Rafael) of Ft. Lupton; sister Yolanda of Brighton; sister Delfina of Three Folks, MT; sister Delores (Philip) of Brighton; brother Paul (Marie) of Houston, TX; brother John (Linda) of Brighton; brother Ray of Brighton; numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, and beloved friends. Controler was preceded in death by his parents Edwardo and Salome “Sally” (Lopez) Torres; sister Mary; sister Rachel “Judy;” brother Joe “Pepe;” brother-in-law Jeff; sister Frances; and stepson Joe.

Controler will be laid to rest on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at 9:30 am at Ft. Logan National Cemetery. His absence will leave a large void in many hearts, but he is now Controler served our country in the United singing with the angels and enjoying the States Army and served a tour in Vietnam. He was awarded the National Defense Service presence of our Lord.

Ed Doty, 86, of Brighton Colorado entered the gates of heaven peacefully from his home on November 28, 2021. Michael Edward Doty Sr. was born in Topeka, Kansas on February 1, 1935 and was the third of four children born to Rose Seimer and Edward Doty. Ed met Doreen Mowrey in Derby, CO in 1957 and the two married May 25, 1958. In 1963 he built a house in Brighton, CO for his wife and children which he and Doreen resided for 52 years. Ed served his community as a volunteer firefighter for the Brighton Volunteer Fire Department for 20 years. He retired from United Airlines as a Lead Aircraft Mechanic after 37 years of employment. He had a passion for flying and owned two small planes of his own which were enjoyed by all. Ed traveled to many destinations but had a love for fishing in Alaska. For over 30 years of traveling to Alaska, his best times spent there were with his friends and taking his family fishing for salmon and halibut. Ed’s wish was to donate his body to science. He was such a generous man with so much love for others and his family. Ed loved spending time

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Virginia was very involved in volunteer work until her children finished high school. She then went to work for Adams County Courts, retiring as Clerk of the Courts. After retirement, her and Duane traveled the world with a travel club. Virginia enjoyed bowling and playing bridge. Virginia is survived by her daughter, Connie (Don) Haiar; along with six grandchildren,

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Jessica, Barbara, Doug, Trish, Stephanie and David; thirteen great grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; three siblings; husband, Duane; son, Jerry; grandson, John; and great grandson, Josh. Memorial Services honoring Virginia will be on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., at Zion Lutheran Church, 1400 Skeel Street, Brighton, CO 80601. Contributions may be made in memory of Virginia to Zion Lutheran Church. Tabor Funeral Home, Brighton, Colorado handled arrangements.

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through her husband, Galen Jackson and her son, Justin (Bobbie) and her two grandsons-Tanner (Kim) and Trey and many, many friends. Her smile and laughter will be severely missed by all that knew her. Jan’s generosity and true ability to love will continue on with her family.

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Virginia was born in Grant, Nebraska to Charles and Martha Lance. Virginia was the oldest of four children. She married Duane Schroder in August of 1945 and they were married for 63 years.

with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. We will miss his wonderful stories and continue to share them with others. He was a loving husband, dad, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to so many and will be missed tremendously. Survived by his bride Doreen of 63 years, his son Mik (CJ) Doty, his three daughters, Lynda (Hans) Brewster, Tina Gutierrez, Susan (Jaime) Chavez, his 14 grandchildren, and 25 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his nieces and nephew. Ed is preceded in death by both his parents, his brother Robert Doty, sisters, Pat Burrows and Rosemary Olson, infant daughter, Cindy Doty, nephew, Bob Townsend, and his grandson, Richard Lambert. A memorial will be held on Monday, December 13, 2021 at 2:00 PM – Bella Sera Event Center, 45 Strong Street, Brighton, CO 80601. In lieu of flowers please consider making a memorial contribution to the Richard Lambert Foundation www.richardlambertfoundation. org/memorial-giving or a meaningful charity of your choice.

Janet Arlene Jackson

Janet Arlene Jackson passed away in Greeley, CO on 11/30/2021 with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her father, William “Bim” Eppinger, Lula “Honey” Eppinger and sister, Linda Kay Eppinger. Janet is survived by and will continue living

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Edward “Controler” Torres Jr.

Edwardo Torres Jr., affectionately aka “Controler” went to reside in the arms of our Lord and Savior on November 23, 2021, at the age of 73. At the time of his death, he was residing in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Controler was born on January 8, 1948, to Edwardo and Salome “Sally” (Lopez) Torres in Rio Grande, Texas. He married once and had a daughter, Elizabeth Torres, and two stepsons, Joe and Jessie Quintanilla. Eventually, Controler moved to Altoona, Pennsylvania with his long time significant other, Gloria Dugan.

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Milton D. Wells passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 2, 2021. Milton was born on March 2, 1942 in Fairview, OK to Pearlie and Violet Young Wells. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Harold Wells and sister Karen Wells Davis. Milton grew up in Fairview, OK and moved to Greeley, CO as a young man where he met his wife Pamela Quimby Wells. They married in 1965 and started a family in 1969 having two sons, David Alan and Steven Roy Wells. Milton and Pam were married for 55 years. Milton owned his own business for 7 years. He also worked for the City of Denver, CO for 23 years in the Forrestry Department and retired to Rogers, AR in 1997. Milton enjoyed

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the outdoors, fishing and working in the yard. He lived a religious life. He was devout in his faith and to his family. Milton is survived by his wife Pam Wells of Rogers, AR, son David (Betsy) Wells of Pea Ridge, AR, son Steven (Cindy) Wells of Lakewood, CO, one granddaughter, three grandsons, two greatgrandchildren and two siblings Joan Hartley and Myron Wells. Visitation/Memorial will be held at Epting Funeral Home, located at 709 North Walton Blvd. Bentonville, AR 72712 on Dec. 8th, 2021 from 1:00-3:00pm. Arrangements by Epting Funeral Home of Bentonville. Condolences: www.eptingfuneralhome.webs.com

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VFW Thanksgiving program a labor of love 1,000 meals delivered during Thanksgiving BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

It takes a lot of effort and a lot of love to put together Thanksgiving meals for those in need, but it’s something Bob Grant has had a hand in doing since 1978. His work began started in 1978 at the VFW Hall in Brighton, with Grant helping to organize the annual Thanksgiving meal giveaway. This year, volunteers delivered more than 1,000 free Thanksgiving meals to the area’s needy. “They do this every year on Thanksgiving since 1978 then it was moved to the Elks Club in 2015,” Grant said. And it’s grown. When the program started in 1978 at the VFW it served from 50 to 100 Thanksgiving dinners to disabled vets and expanded. Since then for the last four or five years, they have been giving out about 1,000 Thanksgiving dinners. Grant served in the army in Vietnam so when he came home, a veteran services officer with Adams County told Grant about the program and asked him if he was interested in helping. The preparation starts in October, with volunteers gathering turkeys and donations ahead of time. With over 200 volunteers cooking on Monday and finishing up on Wednesday the day before the traditional

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Mayor Pro Tem Matt Johnston told police Jordinelli looked “disoriented” just before the Aug. 17 meeting started. but also said, “I was close to him and didn’t smell alcohol.’” Johnston told police, “... because of previous incidents, so I was nervous about him entering into the City Hall chamber.” “I decided to go out (into the hall) and talk to him and say, ‘What’s going on?’ The conversation I got back was incoherent,” the report said. “It all looked beyond suspicious, but it also looked as if there was some kind of issue happening with councilor Jordinelli.” Johnston eventually caught up with now-Deputy Chief Matt Domenico.

Volunteer Dick Jensen at the Elks club getting the bags ready to go out the door to serve Thanksgiving Dinner to the community. PHOTO BY GARY HOGAN

Thursday holiday, the plates were put together with both a hot and cold meal. Then on Thanksgiving Day, the meals are ready to go out the door. “We had over 45 drivers volunteer to drive the meals to its location. The last couple of years before the pandemic people would come in and pick up a meal and go back to their cars, “ said Grant. “But with the pandemic, we had cars lined up on

Second Avenue around the Elks club and we brought the meals to the people. It’s a joint operation between the Kiwanis Club, Almost Home, and the food pantries.” These organizations also help with Thanksgiving dinners in the 27J school district. The teachers give them a list of families and Grant coordinates with the families to deliver the Thanksgiving dinner.

When Grant is not serving those in need he volunteers his time with the Kiwanis Club doing a lot of public service work for the people and also works with CASA, Adams County’s Court Appointed Special Advocates. “I do it because there are people need in our wonderful community – to come together in those kinds of circumstances – it’s just a labor of love,” said Grant.

“Dominico (sic) was present most of this time,” Johnston told police. “When he was, I said, ‘There’s no protection going on here with whatever’s happening here. You act as you want.’ I didn’t want him in the chambers. The council would not want him in the chambers in case there was a previous incident that had occurred in the past.” Johnston told Sgt. Richard Stolte about a conversation he had with former City Manager Jane Bais DiSessa and Michael Martinez, the then-acting city manager. “The obvious thought that he was under the influence of something by me,” Johnstonsaid in the report. “I’ll be very clear. I just never, I never smelled (alcohol). I don’t have proof of it, but I have to say the entire situation was -- what was in my mind was there was an inebriated council member there. I don’t have any proof or anything.

That’s the way it looked and felt. But I don’t have the ability to say if there was anything like that.” Council appointed a special prosecutor, Geoff Wilson, to determine whether Jordinelli violated any municipal laws or ethical standards “such that prosecution is warranted.” Local media said Jordinelli blamed the incident on a medical issue. Police reports indicate Jordinelli was released on a summons. In 2020, the council censured Jordinelli for comments he made about his experience growing up on a farm and witnessing animals eating each other. Reporter Ryan Dunn said, “The rant was largely incoherent and off-topic, .and Jordinelli admitted to drinking ‘a couple of beers’ prior to the meeting.” The censure resolution stated that the “council finds the conduct, condition and actions of council-

member Jordinelli .. to be inconsistent with the values and ideals of the Brighton city council or the city of Brighton.” Jordinelli apologized to the council after the censure vote. He called his actions “foolish.” “The last thing I want to make this council look is foolish,” said Jordinelli in September 2020. “This council is awesome. a group of great people — intelligent. So, I thank everyone for your support, and I will make you proud, as I have in the past.” According to records from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Centennial police arrested Jordinelli in 2009 for misdemeanor DUI. Arapahoe County sheriff’s deputies arrested Jordinelli five months later for the same offense. In 2016, Jordinelli appeared in Brighton Municipal Court to answer a charge of obstruction and interference with a public official.

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Shop small support communities Help small businesses survive BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Spread the word and shop small to uncover unique gifts for every occasion and support small local businesses. When buying locally it supports the community. “Small companies represent the majority of businesses here and throughout the entire nation. Local small businesses sustain the local economy by providing muchneeded amenities, products, and services for the community,” said, Patrick Giron President & CEO of Brighton Economic Development Corporation. The Porch & Company sells perfect gifts ideas for all occasions from wall decors, Holidays, furniture, candles, and antique finds. They also change merchandise every two weeks. Owner Amy Kindland worked in corporate laboratory sales then decided to open the store in 2016. The store original store was in a tiny house across from the Copper Rail Restaurant then it moved to the location where they are today. The specials are 10% off on for your first purchase as a first-time customer. They also offer custom SEE SHOP LOCAL, P5

Nickie Maillet while waiting for her custom made gift basket at the Porch & Company is looking at all the Christmas decorations. PHOTOS BY BELEN WARD

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gift wrap and personalized gift baskets that can be shipped all over the world. If we don’t have the item in the store they will shop and find it for you. The online business was what keep us alive during COVID-19. We sold 119 Mother’s Day Baskets,” said Kindland. The Porch & Company, 18 North Main Street, Brighton, Co. Visit: theporchshop.com. For information on items call 303-835-2318 or email: at porchshop@gmail.com and also follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. The creative Pins and Needles sewing and fabric store is the perfect gift for a friend or family that wants to learn how to sew. Anna Verbeek is the owner and just celebrated their third year going into their fourth year since the doors opened. She decided to open her sewing and fabric store because she has been sewing since she was over 5-years old six years old with her grandmother that quit then her mother took over from there. “I made my first quilt when I was 10 and I always been in the textile industry. It’s been a passion- anything crafty,” said Verbeek. The shop does primary quilting, cross-stitch, needlepoint, felting, some specialty embroidery, and sells samples and an array of colorful fabrics and threads. They design baby quilts, create T-shirt quilts, and also alterations. They will create a custom gift basket and offer gift certificates. Pins and Needles, 39 North Main Street, Brighton, CO. Visit https://www.onpinsandneedles.com/ or call 720-667-4086.

Give the gift that nourishes, uplifts your mind, body, and soul. Kismet Starrz sells Natural Healing Stones the owners Alan and Starr Zweifel opened their doors four months ago. Starr Zweifel a former nurse, said she started the business after being extremely ill and not able to find relief through Western medicine. So she found teachers that taught her the science behind the rocks but with the nursing background, it went against her nursing mind and my scientific mind. “It was more my spirit or my soul that needed to be healed. It allowed me to let my guard down enough to experience the spiritual and soul healing part,” said Zweifel. “ Not to say that there’s not a place for Western medicine and medications because people are hurting but they need to get past it and heal to get it away from that. The shop sells a variety of healing stones such as crystals, amethyst, rose quartz, iron pyrite, hematite, raw emerald, citrine, and Celestine. In addition, they sell an array of unique healing stone bracelets and necklaces. Not to mention they are offering special free stones when purchasing a water bottle and will have on the shelf Taspens organic all beauty and health regiment products. Next month they will add Reiki energy healing in their suite next door teaching mediation and yoga. Kismet Starrz, 29 North Street, Suite 104, Brighton, CO 80601. Call 720-775-7491. Email: support@kismetsstarrz. com For the spiritual, Shades of Divine A Faith Inspired Boutique, owned by Billie Ortega sells unique gifts with messages of faith, encouragement, and scriptures. “Our primary thing this year

Owner Starr Zweifel has an array of one of kind beautiful stones at the Kismet Starrz shop. PHOTO BY BELEN WARD

is helping to put Christ back in Christmas,” said Ortega. They have blankets with scriptures, candles, biblical oils with olive oil that comes from Jerusalem. A ministry created stocking stuffers of holy chocolate and hot chocolate in packets designed with scripture on the back and the smaller cards have a psalm card. The store is still finalizing about seven to 10 children’s books authors that will be doing readings and book signings on December 18th. Shades of Divine A Faith Inspired Boutique, 969 Bridge Street, Brighton, CO 80601. Call 303-9529138. Visit www.shadesofdivine. com or email: contact@shadesofdivine.com While shopping, support womenowned vendors at Bee & Thistle Market Shops. The marketplace has a variety of individual vendors that rent booths to display the unique crafts handmade by the

ladies in the community. Bee & Thistle Market Shops owned by Caroline Johnson a former Chef sold her restaurant and open the store in Brighton three in half years ago. “I was a furniture refurbisher with a booth in Fort Collins. I and two other ladies who were also refurbishers got together and opened the marketplace so we can help other people too,” Johnson. The store has hand-painted furniture, crotches blankets, and hats, wall décor, home and Christmas decorations. And also create custom-made gift baskets. Next week they will be participating in the main street 12 twelve days of Christmas theme with store specials. Bee & Thistle Market Shops and Buzz Coffee, 43 North Main Street, Brighton, CO. Call 303-241-1211 or 303-653-5591. Email: bee.t.shops@ gmail.com Follow them on Facebook at @bee.thistleshops.

Join us for free Cookies and Crafts Open to all ages between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. on Dec. 11th before the Festival of Lights Parade. We will be serving hot cider outside. The Episcopal Church welcomes everyone. Save the date for Christmas Eve Service with Carols at 6:30 and worship with Eucharist at 7:00 pm.

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f you are ever looking for a great conversation starter, try asking people what they may be reading. What people read can give us great insight to their hobbies, passions, and interests, and that helps lead into a fun and engaging WINNING discussion. This is also one of WORDS those questions I find myself answering as well. Depending on when that question comes my way will determine my answer as I have been following the same reading pattern for many years now. In addition to my Bible, blogs, columns, and ininformation, I read Michael Norton dustry somewhere between 40 and 50 books per year. And the reading cycle that I tend to follow is this: A faith-based book; business book; biography; history; and then a fiction book. For me this provides a glimpse into the areas that help me personally and professionally, while also helping me to be prepared for conversations with family members, friends, people I meet socially, and my clients. I find the different perspectives extremely helpful in understanding how others view the things that are happening in our world. At this time of year the question about what I am reading comes up a lot. Many of you send me emails asking for recommendations

throughout the year, and during the holiday season, as people are looking for gift ideas, the question comes up with greater frequency. So here is what I recommend this year as I follow the cadence mentioned above: Faith-based: “2 Chairs” by Bob Beaudine; “Grace” by Max Lucado; “Lead Like Jesus” by Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges; “Bethlehem” by Max Lucado; “Hope for Each Day” by Billy Graham. Business: “The Expansion Sale” by Erik Peterson and Tim Riesterer; “Business Secrets of the Bible” by Rabbi Daniel Lapin; “10 Leadership Virtues for Disruptive Times” by Tom Ziglar; “The New Psychology of Winning” by Denis Waitley; “Traction” by Gino Wickman Biographies: “Joy” by Joy Clausen Soto; “Boyd” by Robert Coram; “Where Men Win Glory” by Jon Krakauer; “Washington: A Life” by Ron Chernow; “Colin Powell: My American Journey” by Colin Powell History: “True Raiders” by Brad Ricca; “The Journey of Crazy Horse” by Joseph M. Marshall III; “In the Hurricane’s Eye” by Nathaniel Philbrick; “No Easy Day” by Mark Owen; “The Johnstown Flood” by David McCullough Fiction: “The Evening and the Morning” by Ken Follett; “Fast Ice” by Clive Cussler; “Win” by Harlan Coben; “Plum Island” by Nelson DeMille; “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coehlo Maybe you have a different cycle of reading that you follow. Perhaps someone you know

may be interested in one of the books I have mentioned here, so I hope this list is helpful in some way. Each of us has our favorite books and authors. Some of us enjoy our books that we can physically touch and hold, myself included. Others prefer their e-reader. And there are many who enjoy consuming their stories through audio books. Whatever our preferences are, whoever our favorite authors are, and however we choose to take a mental, emotional and spiritual journey by engaging with our favorite books, the important thing is that we make time to broaden our horizons by reading as much as we possibly can and from as many sources as we possibly can. How about you? Are you a fellow voracious reader? What are you reading these days? Is it time to mix it up a bit and start reading something new? Have you shared your reading list with others? I would love to hear all about what you are reading now, or even your favorite books from the past, at mnorton@ tramazing.com. And when we can expand our thinking through what others are writing and sharing, it really will be a better than good year. Michael Norton is the grateful CEO of Tramazing.com, a personal and professional coach, and a consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator to businesses of all sizes.

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he sun is shining, the grass is green. The orange and palm trees sway. Wait, what? With our recent weather here, you’d swear we were in California for the holidays. But we really are GUEST a mile high at the foot of the mountains, and I want to have COLUMN a Colorado Christmas that feels like, “Snow, snow, snow … it won’t be long till we’re all there with snow.” It already seems like we’re lighting our menorah too soon, but this weather is downright weird for the holiday season. Almost 30 years ago, I moved here from Southern CaliforLinda Newell nia (yes, I was one of those) to escape the constant sun and enjoy the change of seasons in the Rockies. Although I grew up with the pleasant predictability of temps in the 70s and sunshine, I yearned for the change of seasons, especially around the holidays. So, weather gods … where’s our snow, sleet, or even just some flurries?? How can we bustle down the street with our arms full of packages and our boots on under warm and dry skies? And who would have ever thought that we’d still be here with yet another COVID-19 vari-

ant pushing us again to order online and avoid the in-person shopping experience of holiday Muzak and children’s choirs? So, to help get in the holiday spirit, I’ve created some new rituals this year: • I got my flu shot! (Just in case. I don’t want to be in bed for the holidays.) • I greet each sunny day with a warm robe, pajama pants, and a hot cup of tea in front of my TV streaming fireplace. (God knows I don’t need to heat up the room with a real one right now.) • When the doorbell rings with a delivery of a Christmas present I ordered online, I run to get my boots and gloves on to bring the package inside. (Before any stealthy porch pirate can swoop it.) • Since I can’t listen to KOSI-101 Christmas music in the car because I hardly drive anywhere, I’ve started playing it on my computer and loving singing with it. (Gotta get my fill of Pentatonix for the holidays.) • I’m still planning on doing our annual tradition of driving around looking at the neighborhood holiday lights. (Thank God some traditions can still be strong.) • My roommate and I have started a nightly “Hide and Find Elvie” hunt where we take turns hiding the Christmas elf from each other and then trying to find it the next day. (So far,

neither of us has been able to stump each other, but I’m still planning to.) • In our house this year, we have become aficionados of the British Baking Show holiday episodes and that has really stepped up my baking game! (Can’t wait to decorate those Christmas cookies with our new 7-year old in our family!) • Probably most important, is my continuing daily focus on gratitude. Every night, as I’m getting settled into bed, I reflect on my day and find at least three things for which I am grateful. (Be careful to do this before your melatonin gummies take effect.) You’re welcome to join me in any or none of these depending on your corny or sarcasm tastes. But whatever you choose to do, I hope you and your family stay safe, loving, and warm. And may we all enjoy the crazy Colorado weather and crazy COVID times no matter what comes our way.

Oil, Sakata’s, Ennis of Colorado, Weld Food Bank, and all other individuals. Thank you to all the volunteers at the Fort Lupton Food and Clothing Bank, who filled the bags of flour, pinto beans, and rice. Also, thank you to the Fort Lupton High School staff and students, Twombly Elementary staff and students, First United Methodist Church Youth Group, Change4Change, and

many other volunteers. The 250 boxes were distributed on Saturday, November 20, 2021, with 13 items and a Safeway gift certificate. WOW! Some many people to thank. Such a wonderful giving community and we are proud to be a part of it. Linda Hunt, Sue Hubert, Donna Howard and Gwen Ceretto First United Methodist Church of Fort Lupton

Former Colorado state senator, now with a master’s in Social Justice and Ethics from Iliff School of Theology, Linda Newell is a writer, instructor, facilitator, and conflict coach. Senlindanewell@gmail.com, www.lindanewell.org, www.senlindanewell.com, @sennewell on Twitter, Senator Linda Newell on Facebook.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Church, food bank say thanks The First United Methodist Church of Fort Lupton and the Fort Lupton Food and Clothing Bank wish to extend thank yous to all who donated and all the volunteers who helped with the 2021 Great Turkey Box Giveaway. Thank you to all who donated: United Power, Bank of Colorado, John Dent Law Office, Hands, Hand on Physical Therapy, Rhinehart

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Brighton Winter Fest BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The City of Brighton celebrated its annual Winter Festival and tree lighting ceremony downtown on Saturday, Dec. 4. The afternoon started with Santa Clause taking

Christmas wishes from kids, family fun activities with The Teddy Bear & Friend tree and face painting. The Christmas tree on Founder Plaza was lit up at 5:00 p.m. followed by a concert with the internationally acclaimed Face Vocal Band from Boulder.

Left, Grayson Scott telling Santa he wants some Nunchucks and Dillion Scott wants a Nintendo Switch Game.

Davian Stevens-Celaya choose what teddy bear he wants to take home with dad Delbert Stevens.

At the face painting tent Gary Maes with Air Brush Face Painting and Balloons paints a snowman PHOTOS BY BELEN WARD character on Aislinn Urbina face.

The tree of teddy bears donated by ARC Thrifts Stores and were dry cleaned. The kids were allowed to choose from the tree or table and take a bear.

Jason Connor trying to decide what bear to take home.

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Friday, Dec. 10 Thornton Winterfest: Come celebrate the season with the city’s annual holiday celebration through

Dec. 11 at the Carpenter Park Fields, 108th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. The festival opens at 6:30 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m. Saturday and runs until 9 p.m. nightly. The festival features Santa’s Village, with ice skating, ice carving, food vendors, a tree decorating contest, a beer garden and visits

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Fort Lupton Winter Fest BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The City of Fort Lupton celebrated it Winter Fest & Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 4, 2021. The event started with cookies and cocoa with Santa Clause at the Fort Lupton Public & School Library. It

was followed by a holiday bazaar with shopping at the recreation center, chili dinner and holiday entertainment by the Legacy School of Dance. The Christmas tree was lit up at 5:30 p.m. with the community choir and horse-drawn carriage rides.

The library had all kinds arts and crafts activities for the kids and also taking portraits with Santa Clause.

Optimist Club volunteers Mary Jesterling and Susan Moore volunteering to organize several tables of gifts to PHOTOS BY BELEN WARD distribute to the kids and families.

Avery and Addyson Parrick are lit up with lights and creating art. The Fort Lupton Recreation Center celebrated winter fest with several vendors making handmade gift items. Dane Thompson looking at handmade jewelry made from recycled found jewelry by Shannon Brake and she also repairs jewelry.

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from Santa Claus himself. Saturday events include a breakfast with Santa at 7:30 a.m., a 10 a.m. Ugly Sweater Fun Run 5k, a holiday marketplace and an 8:30 p.m. fireworks display. Fort Lupton Parade of Lights: The city hosts its holiday parade of bright lights and cheer beginning at 6 p.m. at 605 4th St. – the Bank of Colorado Operations Center. A tree lighting ceremony is set for 6:45 p.m. Santa sticks around for photos from 7-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11 Brighton Parade of Lights: More than 75 colorful and creatively decorated floats will be featured in the city’s 26th annual holiday parade. The parade steps off at 5 p.m. heading south on North Main St., turns east onto Bridge St. to 10th Ave. and then to Southern Ave. before turning east to return to City Hall.

At the Fort Lupton Public & School Library, Santa was taking portraits with Marilyn and Pricilla Syme who were both shy and giggling.

Sunday, Dec. 12 “Old Time Radio” Christmas Plays: Two Old Time Radio Christmas plays will be performed live by the Advent Radio Players at 1 p.m. at Advent Lutheran Church in Westminster, 7979 Meade St. in Westminster. The Advent Radio Players have recreated old-time radio shows for the past nine years, using original scripts, several microphones and sound effects from the original programs just as they were heard on the radio. Each play is performed like a live radio show including lighted applause and on the air signs. This year’s performances are a Fibber McGee and Molly Comedy, “Fibber Paints a Christmas Tree White” will be followed by a Dragnet Drama “The Big Little Jesus”. These will be presented using the original scripts and sounds just as they were presented on the air in 1945 and 1953. Donations are appreciated. You can also watch the plays live at https://www.facebook.com/ adventwestminsterco, the church’s Facebook page.

Saturday, Dec. 18 Thornton Chorus Winter Concert: Thornton’s Community Chorus presents their annual holiday concert “Christmas Through the Ages”, featuring all varieties of holiday music, from 7-9 p.m. at the Village Church, 4550 2128th Ave., in Thornton. Contact Britney Farr at 661 212-3261 or email thorntonchorus@gmail.com for more information. This year’s concert will also be live-streamed on the group’s Youtube page, https://www.youtube.com/user/ thorntonCchorus.

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BRIEFS Brighton woman to be sentenced for crash that killed her son The woman accused of vehicular homicide and reckless driving in a crash that killed her son entered a request to plead guilty, according to the 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. Sentencing for Brighton resident Karena Cecil is set for 8:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 28. She made her request for the guilty plea Nov. 22. Cecil was driving along Interstate 76 east Cecil of Brighton Memorial Day weekend when her car went out of control and rolled over. Her young son died in the crash. Man arrested in death of girlfriend An Adams County man faces first-degree murder charges after a shooting incident east of Brighton. It happened around 1:30 a.m. Nov. 27 in the 12800 block of Picadilly Road. Deputies arrested 33-year-old Jeffrey Aschenbrenner. He faces a total of four Aschenbrenner charges, including attempted firstdegree murder and possession of a weapon by a previous offender, all felonies. His next court appearance is at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27. Adams County sheriff’s deputies responded to the area on a report of a woman who’d been shot. Authorities found her and her father in the front seat of a car. She was alive, according to a Facebook post from the sheriff’s office. She died after going to a local hospital for treatment. Water payment assistance Brighton residents who need help in paying their water billss can apply for the new Low Income Household Water Assistance Program, a federal program through the Colorado Department of Human Services. Requirements include a completed LEAP application, a copy of a water bill and directly paying a water provider for either drinking water and/or sewer and waste water. To apply for LEAP and LIHWAP go to colorado.gov/PEAK. Call 1-866-HEAT-HELP (1-866-432-8435). There are no minimum or maximum benefits for LIHWAP. This program is first-come, first-serve. Deadline is on-going until LIHWAP funds run out. Call 303-655-2009. Name the plow contest winners The city of Brighton named the winners of its first “Name the Snowplow” contest.The nine winners will name each of the nine snowplows for this snow season. The winning names and students: Darth Blader - Brek Hjelmen, fifth-grader, Achieve Institute at Pennock Elementary and Richard Tryon, fifth-grader, Padilla Elementary Blizzard of Oz - Madelyn Hendrickson, fifth-grader, Reunion Elementary Pablo Plowcasso - Harlan Montano, third-grader, Turnberry

Elementary Plowy Plowtupus - Lincoln Davis, fourth-grader, Pennock Elementary Snow Busta - Wren Miles, fifthgrader, West Ridge Elementary Blizzard Blaster - Venice Lozano, third-grader, Bromley East Charter School Plowy McPlowFace - Dylan Brick, first-grader, Foundations Academy Polar Express - Harper Meyer, third-grader, Padilla Elementary The MeowPlow - Zoey Struck, third-grader, Zion Lutheran School “We had so many creative name suggestions that made it quite difficult to select the winners of this contest,” said Michael Woodruff, director of public porks. “However, we are excited that we’ve begun a fun, new tradition here at the city of naming our snowplows.” City council was due to recognize the winners Dec. 7, after press time. The winners will be featured in a float during the 26th annual Festival of lights Parade Saturday, Dec. 11. Toys for Tots Phil Doerner, a local Edward Jones financial advisor, is supporting the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program by using his office as a drop-off location for this year’s toy drive, according to a press statement. Local residents may help needy children in the area by bringing in a new, unwrapped toy to the office, 725 E Bridge St, Suite A, during regular business hours through Dec. 10. Monetary gifts cannot be accepted. “With the holiday season around the corner, we are all getting ready for the festivities,” Doerner said. “And as this is the season of giving, now is a great time to remember the less fortunate in our community.” End of year concert series The Armory will ring out the year with a concert series at 300 Strong St. The Long Run, a group of Colorado musicians dedicated to music by the Eagles, perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11. The group has performed at the Paramount Theatre in Denver and Red Rocks Amphitheater. Brass Attack and Hazel Miller perform at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17. The Brass Attack is a nine-piece funk, rhythm and blues and pop cover band in Denver. The group features a horn section, vocalists and keyboards. Hazel Miller and The Collective perform American blues, pop and gospel music. She’s won sesveral awards and tours internationally. Tickets are available for purchase. For more information on the shows and/or pricing, visit https://www.brightonarmory. org/ 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 Mondays 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 fifth- through 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. Governor forum Nine Republican candidates for governor .. Greg Lopez, Heidi Ganahl, Danielle Neuschwanger, Jack Dillender, Darryl Gibbs, Jeff Fry, Jason Lopez. Jim Rundberg and Jon Gray-Ginsberg .. are due to appear at a candidate forum at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, at the Fort Lupton Recreation Center, 203 S. Harrison Ave. The Republican Wlomen of Weld is the sponsor. There’s a 90-minute meet-and-greet/dinner before the forum begins. Call Tammy Klein at 720-2903289. Growing grads The next installment of Brighton’s Growing Grads program is at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, at Anythink Library, 567 E. Bridge St. This last installment is the Free Application form for Student Aid. Parents and students are encouraged to attend and to bring their tax documents so that they can start the process of filling out the FAFSA. There will be one-on-one help available and also information on local scholarships. Call Tawnya Russell at 303-655-2123 for information.

Temporary road closure Weld County Road 2 will be closed between North 60th Avenue and King Street continuing through Jan. 17. Crews will demoilish and reconstruct the bridge over the Speer Canal. The detour is through neighborhood streets. ONGOING

Tree program Trees are available for purchase through the city of Brighton’s 2022 Tree program at brightontreeprogram.com. The idea is to encourage tree planting, species diversity and water conservation within the city, according to a statement. Thirteen species are available through the program: American Linden, Chinkapin Oak, Cleveland Pear, Osage Orange, Thornless Hawthorn, Ohio Buckeye, Box Elder Maple, Discovery Elm, English Oak, Bur Oak, Hackberry, Northern Catalpa and Hotwings Maple. Each tree costs $75 (maximum of two trees per household). This program is for Brighton residents only. Ordering is available until all trees are sold out. Trees will arrive in the spring. Participants are responsible for maintenance. Purchased trees have to be planted within the city limits. To place an order, go to brightonco.gov/treeprogram. Contact arhodebeck@brightonco.gov or call 303-655-2048. 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. SEE BRIEFS, P13

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Northglenn considers old Rec Center for homeless BY LUKE ZARZECKI LZARZECKI@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Northglenn could use its old Recreation Center on Community Center Drive to house the homeless this winter, pending a City Council vote. Northglenn City Council was scheduled to consider a resolution to use the old recreation center as winter housing at the Dec. 6 meeting. If approved, the program would run through March 2022 and house 25 people who are experiencing homelessness and would be open overnight, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The program would be operated by Denver Rescue Mission and funded by Adams County. The exact start date depends on the council’s decision and how fast the Denver Rescue Mission can staff the program. In Adams County, homelessness increased between 40 and 45 percent since the COVID pandemic. As well, no emergency shelter currently exists to connect people experiencing homelessness during cold nights. The closest one rests 20 miles outside of Northglenn. For those needing housing, they

must be referred by a Northglenn Crisis Response Unit, Adams County Street Outreach Team or the Northglenn Police Department. Participants must be 18 years or older, have employment or a community connection. Connections can include attending day school, a day center, or staying with friends or family. Families with children will be referred to Adams 12 Five Star schools which can provide resources through a federal act. The program aims to serve those left out by the Severe Weather Action Plan, a county program adopted in 2020 to help people experiencing unsheltered homelessness. The intake hours for the SWAP are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Those experiencing homelessness come to the program in the morning and room distribution occurs around 1 p.m. Since working folks miss these intake hours, the new program will accommodate those folks. Male and females will be separated and each bed will be spaced six feet apart for COVID safety. The staff remains confident in making long-term connections

for these folks, which can include transitional housing, longer-term housing, using housing vouchers or identifying appropriate low-income housing, before the program ends. The program only exists for four months because the building will be unusable after March 2022. The Civic Center Master Plan, which will redevelop the current Civic Center Campus, includes the old recreation center. Northglenn opened its new rec center in October, leaving the old building vacant. Costs and safety During an informational meeting Dec. 1 with residents and neighbors at the old rec center, one community member voiced concerns over the cost of the program noting that it would cost the city $231,000 over 120 nights — $1,900 per night and about $77 per person helped. She asked if costs could be brought down or the program could provide more services. Josh Geppalt, Vice President of Operations for the Denver Rescue Mission, said the cost remains high

because of economies of scale; the mission usually runs programs with more people and two staff members are needed. Shane Doss, the general manager at the Delta Hotel in Northglenn, voiced concerns about the safety of his guests. “With the underpass over the interstate, we find that to be a big area for us, for people coming from the other side,” he said. “I have had people get in that are part of the homeless population that have gotten in the building, as well as set off the fire alarm in the building, they have attacked an employee before.” Jessica Hulse, Crisis Response Unit Program Manager for the City of Northglenn, emphasized that the program would be working with the unsheltered community members and explained accepted referrals would come from those with day connections. “Those residents are already here,” she said. “Making a program that actually works on helping them, serving people that need resources is hopefully going to also decrease stress on businesses in the area.”

Adams economic group hosts legislators Dec. 9 STAFF REPORT

Area business, economic development, and non-profit leaders, and citizens are invited to attend Adams County Regional Economic Partnership’s 2022 Legislative Preview Breakfast 7- 9:30 a.m.on Dec. 9 in person, at the city of Northglenn’s new Parsons Theatre. The Adams County region continues to recover after an uncertain year for businesses due to the lingering effects of COVID-19. With challenges to supply chains and struggles recruiting workforce it’s crucial that organizations like AC-REP partner with the state government to enhance

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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. ‘Hearts in the Arts’ rental assistance program begins The Brighton Urban Renewal Authority began the Brighton Hearts in the Arts rental assistance program. It’s designed to help local artists who occupy physical space in the downtown urban renewal area with rent costs. It’s open to arts-focused nonprofits, according to a statement, plus for-profit art galleries and art studios. Some of the ‘Need-to-meet”

our business environment. “Decisions and legislation considered during the 2022 state legislative session will impact how quickly our regional businesses recover,” said Lisa Hough, President/CEO of the economic development organization. “We support new investments and programs that allow our members to provide for sustainable and prosperous opportunities to the community based on our legislative priorities.” Attendees will be first to hear about the partnership’s legislative priorities for the Adams County region and engage in a panel discussion with area legislators. Legislators from the greater Adams County region will

share their agendas for the 2022 Legislative Session that will set the stage for business growth. Area State Legislators scheduled to participate include Rep. Adrienne Benavidez, from House District 32, Rep. Shannon Bird, House District 35, Rep. Rod Bockenfeld, House District 56, Rep. Matt Gray, House District 33, Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer, Senate District 23, Sen. Dominick Moreno, Senate District 21 and Sen. Faith Winter, Senate District 24. “To help our members stay informed, the Legislative Preview provides a local opportunity to hear our key regional legislators discuss their plans, priorities, and predictions for

the upcoming session,” said Nicole Milo of Centura Health and Co-Chair of the partnership’s Business Advocacy & Public Policy Committee. That committee meets bi-weekly during the session to review and take positions on legislation. The 2022 Legislative Preview Breakfast is presented by sponsors Great Western Petroleum, Xcel Energy, and United Power and Event Sponsor City of Northglenn. Tickets are $20 for partnership members and economic development partners and $30 for others. Those interested in attending can see the full agenda and register online at http://www.bit.ly/ LegPreview22.

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Masks not perfect, but do help, says local health chief Tri-County’s Douglas, data shed light on misconceptions BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

His local public-health department has issued another mask-wearing mandate for two metro-Denver counties with nearly 1.2 million people. Even so, John Douglas doesn’t hesitate to admit that masks aren’t perfect in the fight against COVID-19. “But, like vaccines, they work better when more people use them,” Douglas, executive director of the Tri-County Health Department, told Colorado Community Media. “Because, like vaccines, they can both prevent the individual from getting infected or sick,” and also can prevent spread of the virus to others, Douglas said. Tri-County Health serves Adams and Arapahoe counties, and provides certain public-health services in Douglas County. Under a Nov. 22 Tri-County order, all people 2 and older in Adams and Arapahoe County must wear a face covering in all public indoor spaces. Authorities in Jefferson, Denver and Boulder counties have issued similar mandates. With rates of new coronavirus cases recently reaching levels not seen since December of last year — and daily deaths among those with COVID-19 recently hitting numbers higher than they did during the first wave in spring 2020 — coronavirus hospitalizations in Colorado had for months been creeping up toward last December’s peak. And while numbers so far this month suggest hospitalizations may finally be coming back down, Colorado’s number of COVID-19 patients still sits high above what it was during most other parts of the pandemic. Colorado had 1,368 people hospitalized with confirmed COVID-19 as of Dec. 3 this year, according to state data. Colorado had the 10th-highest COVID-19 hospital demand in the United States as of early November,

according to a Nov. 3 report by the Colorado School of Public Health. But with the public hearing so many concerns about masks and mask effectiveness — and about vaccines — why wear a mask? Why get vaccinated when so many people already have been? Colorado Community Media spoke to Douglas and reviewed other sources of information below to address those questions. Like ‘sand through a chain-link fence’ At a contentious public comment session in front of Arapahoe County’s elected leaders after Tri-County Health issued its school mask order in August, a man offered an evocative picture of how he thought masks interact with the coronavirus. “If you took a fist of sand and threw it through a chain-link fence, imagine how much of it would go through,” the man said during the meeting, noting how small the virus is. A post on a popular social media page last year, focusing specifically on N95 masks, said: “COVID 19 virus particle size is 125 nanometers (0.125 microns); the range is 0.06 microns to .14 microns,” the post said, according to a USA Today fact-check report. “The N95 mask filters down to 0.3 microns. So, N95 masks block few, if any, virions (virus particles).” A micron is one one-thousandth of a millimeter — it’s also referred to as a micrometer. But there’s more to it than that. A COVID-19 virus particle exists on a tiny scale — around 0.1 microns in size — but it is always bonded to something larger, an expert told USA Today for the report. In other words, masks don’t have to stop bare virus particles alone. “There is never a naked virus floating in the air or released by people,” Linsey Marr, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at Virginia Tech who specializes in airborne transmission of viruses, told USA Today. The virus attaches to water droplets or aerosols — really small droplets — that are generated by breathing, talking, coughing and so on. These consist of water, mucus

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protein and other biological material and are all larger than 1 micron, USA Today reported. Those points were echoed in a research article published in the journal City and Environment Interactions and available online in May 2020, a piece that also suggested the use of masks indoors and improving ventilation to combat COVID-19. See that article at tinyurl.com/MaskArticleCity. Douglas, the local health chief, has said masks have been shown to be “50-70% effective.” The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website says: “Multi-layer cloth masks can both block up to 5070% of … fine droplets and particles and limit the forward spread of those that are not captured.” Another speaker at that Arapahoe County commissioners’ meeting in August, from Centennial, said: “If you want to wear a mask, wear it. If you don’t, then don’t. If your guys’ mask works so well, why do I have to wear one? Why does my kid have to wear one?” The issue arose again at a Nov. 22 Arapahoe commissioners’ meeting, where Commissioner Nancy Sharpe said: “I do think there’s a level of personal responsibility ... They should wear them if they want to wear them and if they need to wear them.” Masks are primarily intended to reduce the emission of droplets toward others, an effect known as “source control,” as opposed to “wearer protection,” the CDC’s website says. But studies also demonstrate that cloth mask materials can also reduce wearers’ exposure to infectious droplets through filtration, including filtration of fine droplets and particles less than 10 microns. “The relationship between source control and wearer protection is likely complementary and possibly synergistic, so that individual benefit increases with increasing community mask use,” the website adds. See the long list of studies the CDC cites about mask effectiveness and related topics on the bottom of

that page at tinyurl.com/MaskStudiesData. “By the way, we often forget that this is (spreading) because a very large chunk — maybe 60% of COVID cases — (come from) people who are asymptomatic or presymptomatic,” Douglas said, using terms for people who have COVID-19 without symptoms or whose symptoms have yet to arise. For a look at other mask data, see our previous story at tinyurl.com/ MoreMaskData. Because masks aren’t a cure-all, physical distancing; meeting outdoors rather than indoors; avoiding large groups; and improving ventilation by opening windows or running heat, air conditioning, or an air purifier are all still important steps to take, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment reiterated on Nov. 24 ahead of holiday celebrations. Masks in schools State health officials have presented data showing that requiring kids to wear masks while in school is associated with lower rates of COVID-19, The Colorado Sun reported in September, citing comments from Rachel Herlihy, the Colorado state epidemiologist. The state public-health department looked at age-adjusted case rates for kids in 48 school districts, split into two groups by whether the districts are requiring masks in schools, the Sun reported. See that story at tinyurl.com/SunSchoolData. A recent CDC study looked at the impact of masking in schools on COVID-19 case rates among K-12 students across the United States. Counties without school mask requirements experienced larger increases in pediatric COVID-19 case rates after the start of school compared with counties that had school mask requirements, according to the Sept. 24 study. See that at tinyurl.com/CDCSchoolStudy. While Douglas acknowledged it’s difficult to say unequivocally that SEE MASKS, P15

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While children as a group have been shown to be at lower risk of becoming seriously ill from COVID-19, they can still spread the virus, according to Children’s Hospital Colorado. “Most kids over age 2 can — and should — wear face coverings to help keep themselves and their family and friends safe,” the hospital system’s website says. For parents who are struggling with getting a younger child to wear a mask, Children’s Hospital Colorado offers the following tips: • Comfort your child and help

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the masks made the difference, he’s confident that the data back up that conclusion. “What is notable in the data from CDPHE and even more so from the national study performed by CDC is that while rates were reasonably similar between districts that did and did not implement mandates going into the school year, they increased substantially more in the areas without mandates than in those that had them, which is highly consistent with a benefit of the mandate,” Douglas said. Mental health concerns Douglas previously responded to concerns among some parents that masks are making kids anxious or leading to other negative mental health outcomes. Mental health concerns among young people are likely due to family life and routines being disrupted amid the pandemic, along with isolation and uncertainty, according to Douglas. Speaking to Colorado Community Media, Douglas said younger kids “probably do lose a lot of emotional cues” such as smiles, frowns or teachers’ lips moving. “I don’t disagree at all that from a learning perspective, there may be an impact, but the counter to that is that masks have ended up being (what) allows kids to stay (safe) in the classroom anyway,” Douglas said. As opposed to school being remote, kids get more social interaction from being in a classroom, Douglas said. “You’ve got better education outcomes (and) probably better socialemotional outcomes” in that case, Douglas said. The text of Tri-County Health’s initial mid-August school mask order also addressed the topic of mental health. It reads: “Children’s Hospital Colorado clarified that mask wearing has not been linked to mental health problems in children or any other group and did not contribute to their declared ‘state of emergency’ for pediatric mental health.”

them feel safe: Ask them what about the mask they don’t like. Having a better understanding of what they don’t like can help you figure out how best to address the issue. • Start slowly: Begin by having your child practice wearing their face covering for short spurts of time during an activity they enjoy. For example, have your child wear a mask for 10 minutes while they play with their favorite toy. • Try different designs and styles: Cloth face coverings vary significantly, so you might have more success with a different type of mask based on style, material, fit, tie style, size and so on. • Some masks have adjustable elastic, which can help ensure a

Elizabeth Whitehead, a spokesperson for Children’s Hospital Colorado, confirmed the accuracy of that statement. For more outside information on masks and mental health, see the “mental health” section of our previous story at tinyurl.com/MasksAndMentalHealth. Physical health concerns Another claim that came up during a Tri-County board of health meeting on Aug. 16: Masks problematically forcing a person to “rebreathe the carbon dioxide.” Wearing a mask does produce a “small increase” in breathing resistance caused by the mask material filtering particles and any moisture that is trapped in the mask material, according to a commentary in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. “One consistently documented negative impact of wearing a mask for a long period of time is an increase in the development of headaches in people with a history of headaches,” the September 2020 article says. See it at tinyurl.com/ MasksAndBreathing. “In otherwise healthy individuals, wearing masks, even for an extended period of time, does not produce any clinically relevant changes in circulating O2 or CO2 concentrations, and does not seem to impact tidal volume or respiratory rate,” the article says. Douglas pointed to real-world experience: health and hospital settings, where health care providers have been wearing masks for “decades if not longer.” “There have been virtually no detected impacts on acute health, long term health (or) job performance,” Douglas said. Why more vaccinations? The speaker at the Arapahoe County commissioners’ meeting in August from Centennial also asked: “If your vaccine works so well and you believe in it so much, why do I have to wear a mask? Why do I have to get a vaccine?” Douglas, speaking to CCM, brought up the example of compelling people by law to wear seatbelts. “We’ve made the decision that somebody dying in a car accident is a bad enough societal impact that

better fit for your child. If the mask secures around their ears, putting a thick lotion or Vaseline behind the ears can prevent the ears from getting irritated. Many kids don’t like the feeling of the elastic pulling on their ears, so it may help to find a style that ties behind their head. • Give your child some control back: Often, children refuse to cooperate because they feel like they don’t have a say and they want to demonstrate their independence from you. Giving them options, like the ability to choose their mask, can help increase their sense of control and their likelihood of cooperating. For kids who attend in-person school, day care or another in-person activity, Children’s

something pretty minor … seatbelt wearing, is something we endorse and use,” Douglas said. He added: “Most of the time, a law like that is purely designed to protect the person using the preventive measure.” He noted that the chances of the virus spreading — and the chances of more-dangerous variants developing — are reduced the more people get the vaccine. “We’re in this national, if not global, lifeboat together because we share a contagion that can spread globally really quickly, certainly quickly nationally,” Douglas said. Some people who are fully vaccinated will still get COVID-19, according to the CDC. An infection of a fully vaccinated person is referred to as a “vaccine breakthrough infection,” the CDC’s website says. Like other vaccines, COVID-19 vaccines are not 100% effective. That’s part of why stopping the virus’s spread on a societal level is important — and it’s partly why mask wearing is still being urged. Even when fully vaccinated people develop symptoms, they tend to be less severe symptoms than in unvaccinated people. This means they are much less likely to be hospitalized or die than people who are not vaccinated, the CDC’s website says.

Hospital Colorado recommends sending multiple face coverings with them in case any get dirty, lost or damaged. For example, you could send your child to school with two containers: one marked “clean” and the other marked “dirty.” A mask should be clean before each day of use. Parents should wash masks using laundry detergent and hot water. A regular dryer cycle is sufficient, the hospital system’s website says. “In a pinch, you can hand launder your face coverings. Make sure they’re fully dry before wearing,” the website adds. See other tips for parents and more about masks at tinyurl.com/ ChildrensHospitalColoradoTips.

Herd immunity Some may be wondering when enough people will be vaccinated for life to begin returning to some semblance of normal. At one point, it was thought that “herd immunity” — a term for when enough people become immune that the spread of a disease becomes unlikely — could happen when around 70% to 80% of people attain immunity to COVID-19. (See more on how that works in the sidebar in our previous story at tinyurl. com/HerdImmunityExplain.) But there is uncertainty regarding the true herd immunity threshold. What’s more, the delta coronavirus variant is more transmissible, a development that changes the percentage needed for herd immunity, according to an article from the American Medical Association. “Herd immunity is a helpful concept but often difficult to operationalize and hang your hat on,” Douglas said. “The estimate went up because delta is over twice as contagious as the original strain. Eighty to 90% of persons in the population being immune is the best estimate at this point, but it would go higher if an even more contagious variant emerged.”

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Boulder gets past Brighton BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Prairie View’s Michaela Ramirez gets to the ball ahead of Golden’s Mia Howe during the first Nate Howard Memorial Girls Basketball Tournament Dec. 2. PHOTO BY STEVE SMITH

Golden beats Prairie View BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Golden High School built too big a lead for Prairie View in the opening round of the first Nate Howard Memorial Basketball tournament at PVHS Dec. 2. The Demons shaded the ThunderHawks 41-33. GHS led by as much as 16 points early in the fourth quarter. The ThunderHawks cut the lead in half – largely on free throws – before Golden prevailed. Anna Kennedy led the Demons with 10 points. Kempley Wellman and Madison Bates added nine. Briana Robles led the ThunderHawks with 12 points, including a 3-pointer. Hannah DeShazer scored five. “We are so new right now,” said PVHS coach Sam Mackall. “We have a lot of players from last year who are underclassmen. Right now, it’s a matter of trying to mesh them together. We had the opportunities. We were in the game. The percentage was way low, and missing 19 free throws doesn’t help. It was really bad.” PVHS had its shots. “Almost every possession, we had a look or a good look,” Mack-

all said. “We just didn’t convert. It comes down to finding a range and knowing our limitation. I don’t know if it’s rushing a shot. It’s the newness of the team. We don’t have the same five as last year. We only have two returners. Right now, it’s going to be some bugs.” PVHS won its first game of the season, a 34-24 win over future Front Range League opponent Mountain Range. “We’re so young, we don’t know strengths and weaknesses yet,” Mackall said. “I’m happy with our defensive play the last game (against MRHS). It wasn’t too bad this game when we started digging down and doing what we needed to do. Offensively, I’m happy. We got shots up. It’s more of a mental block right now.” PVHS closed out the Nate Howard tournament with a 33-30 loss to Poudre High School Dec. 4. PVHS has the rest of this week off. The ThunderHawks host Legend High School at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16. “I liked that we got a lot of shots up,” Mackall said. “I like how we played the defense. We more than doubled them in the fourth quarter. We were right there. We couldn’t get over the hump. To be fouled so much and not convert, that’ll take it out of any team.”

Brighton High School girls basketball coach Jim French is making out a Bulldogs-centric season wish list just a few weeks before Christmas. His hopes came after Boulder turned back his Bulldogs 44-37 in Brighton’s gym Dec. 1. Lily Huettel led the Panthers with 17 points, including a pair of 3-pointers. Ella Bartsch added a dozen. Brighton’s top scorer was Zia Gonzales, who had 17 points, including four, 3-pointers. Ava French threw in six points. “You want to learn, and we’re going to learn from this. We’re going to get better,” French said. “I hope they learn patience, discipline, playing together, not waiting around. When that window is open, capitalize on it.” Brighton’s team includes four seniors and a half-dozen juniors but not a lot of varsity-level experience. Five of the 11 players played on varsity before. “We’re looking for them to learn what they gathered and apply it this year and make it their own. Maturity needs to come quick,” French said. “Along with that, we need to get to us in a quicker moment. The talent is there. Playing together is not, at this point. Familiarity with each other, knowing where each other is going to be. As the game speeds up, you don’t

speed up with it. French said he tries to practice his team with as fast a tempo as possible. “But sometimes, you feel the crowd. You feel the energy, the spectator,” French said. “you want to do good things. I understand an athlete, in general, will feed off that. That can go a couple of different ways.”: Huettel sank two of her 3-pointers at the end of the first half to push the Panthers to a two-point lead at the break. Brighton used two of Gonzales’ treys to keep things close through the third quarter. Huettel scored seven of her points in the fourth quarter. The Panthers’ defense held the Bulldogs scoreless for more than five minutes. “At times, our defense was really solid,” French said. “That’s what we’ve been known for in the program. Rebounding is still a work, but our man-to-man defense is b better than it was at this time last year. We can definitely build on that.” Brighton continues its appearance at a tournament at Skyline High School Thursday, Dec. 9, and Saturday, Dec. 11. “The talent is there,” French said. “It’s just getting them to do it together. Strengths this year is our length. We’ve never been this tall. We just need to understand what we want to do in our game plan and execute that. There’s promise over trouble.”

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challenge for 6- to 13-year-old boys and girls at 9 a.m. Satuirday, Dec. 11, at the recreation center, 555 N. 11th Ave. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Winners of each division at each local competition will advance to the sectional competition. Winners from each division at each sectional event will advance to the state competition. All participants will receive a certificate. Call 303-655-2000.

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Brighton’s Bo French participates in the Colorado High School Coaches of Girls Sports all-star volleyball game at Fossil Ridge High School Nov. 21. French, a senior, was one of COURTESY OF ROBIN SUROVIK 90 selected to play. She finished the season with 170 kills in 61 matches, a .236 hitting percentage. She also served 15 aces and recorded seven blocks.

Riverdale Ridge’s Holliday has sights set on all-star football game BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Holiday shopping in Dallas, Texas. Chances are it has a nice ring for Riverdale Ridge football player RJ Holliday. The Ravens’ senior was among almost 300 players chosen for the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl Monday, Dec. 20, at Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium. “I’m not sure about the whole nomination process,” Holliday said. “I was sent a letter from the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl national director, Gus Bell,

informing me I had been nominated ‘based on excellent football performance at the high-school level.’” That led to an evaluation on film and other sources as part of the selection process. Holliday is a two-time, all-conference selection, a three-time selection to the state’s academic all-state team and an honorable-mention all-league honoree. This season, Holliday caught 37 passes for 767 yards and 10 touchdowns. A few weeks later, he got the news. “I think it was after football

practice when I came home. Mom and Dad told me the news that I had been selected and gotten a formal invite in the mail,” Holliday said. “It is an honor to be selected for any of these experiences.” In nine games this season, Holliday racked up 21 solo tackles and 30 total tackles. He also intercepted four passes and had deflected eight passes. “I think it will be a great experience and opportunity to learn more about my craft at the CB position while playing under different coaches and with different

teammates,” Holliday said. “It is always good to meet new people and do new things. You can always learn things from other players to improve your game on the field. This is just another opportunity to do that for me.” Holliday is in the midst of the college football recruiting process. He recently took a tour of the campus at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Mo., an NCAA Division II program. “I am excited for the opportunity and look forward to representing Riverdale Ridge and Colorado football,” Holliday said.

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TRIVIA 1. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president signed legislation that made Christmas a national holiday? 2. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of dragonflies called? 3. MOVIES: Who played the role of Father Chuck O’Malley in “Going My Way”? 4. FOOD & DRINK: In what year was the famous Toll House chocolate chip cookie first made?

10. MEASUREMENTS: How many milliliters are in 1 cup?

Answers 1. Ulysses Grant 2. A swarm 3. Bing Crosby 4. 1938

5. LANGUAGE: What is the international radio code word for the letter M?

5. Mike

6. TELEVISION: What’s the name of the mom on “Family Guy”?

7. Jack Dempsey

7. PERSONALITIES: Which famous boxer’s nickname is “The Manassa Mauler”?

6. Lois Griffin

8. The Mongol Empire 9. Italy. The road connected Rome and Brindisi.

8. HISTORY: Over which empire did Genghis Khan rule?

10. 250

9. GEOGRAPHY: The Appian Way is an ancient road in what country?

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Public Notices call Marley 303-566-4123 Legals City and County Public Notice BEFORE THE OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE MATTER OF THE PROMULGATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF FIELD RULES TO GOVERN OPERATIONS FOR THE NIOBRARA FORMATION, WATTENBERG FIELD, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO CAUSE NO. 407 DOCKET NO. 210900161 TYPE: SPACING NOTICE OF HEARING Great Western Operating Company, LLC (Operator No. 10110) (“Great Western” or “Applicant”) filed an Application with the Commission for an order to establish a drilling and spacing unit, as well as to set the maximum number of wells that may be drilled in the proposed unit on lands identified below. This Notice was sent to you because the Applicant believes you may own oil or gas (“mineral”) interests within the proposed unit. Generally, spacing is the process whereby an applicant obtains approval to assign certain mineral interests to be developed by a specific number of wells. Importantly, spacing is not pooling, and it is not an application for a drilling permit. APPLICATION LANDS Township 1 South, Range 67 West, 6th P.M. Section 7:E½E½ Section 8:W½W½ Section 17: W½W½ Section 18: E½E½ DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION OF HEARING (Subject to change) The assigned Hearing Officer will hold a hearing only on the above-referenced docket number at the following date, time, and location: Date: January 12, 2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Place: Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission The Chancery Building 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, CO 80203 PETITIONS DEADLINE FOR PETITIONS BY AFFECTED PERSONS: December 13, 2021 Any interested party who wishes to participate formally must file a written petition with the Commission no later than the deadline provided above. Please see Commission Rule 507 at https:// cogcc.state.co.us, under “Regulation,” then select “Rules.” Please note that, under Commission Rule 510.l, the deadline for petitions may only be continued for good cause, even if the hearing is continued beyond the date that is stated above. Pursuant to Commission Rule 507, if you do not file a proper petition, the Hearing Officer will not know that you wish to formally participate in this matter and the date and time of the hearing may change without additional notice to you. Parties wishing to file a petition must register online at https://oitco.hylandcloud.com/DNRCOGExternalAccess/Account/Login.aspx and select “Request Access to Site.” Please refer to our “eFiling Users Guidance Book” at https://cogcc.state.co.us/ documents/reg/Hearings/External_Efiling_System_Users_Guidebook_20201109.pdf for more information. Under Commission Rule 508, if no petition is filed, the Application may be approved administratively without a formal hearing. Any Affected Person who files a petition must be able to participate in a prehearing conference during the week of December 13, 2021, if a prehearing conference is requested by the Applicant or by any person who has filed a petition. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For more information, you may review the Application, which was sent to you with this Notice. You may also contact the Applicant at the phone number or email address listed below. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if any party requires special accommodations as a result of a disability for this hearing, please contact Margaret Humecki at Cogcc. Hearings_Unit@state.co.us, prior to the hearing and arrangements will be made. OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO By Mimi C. Larsen, Commission Secretary Dated: November 10, 2021 Great Western Operating Company, LLC c/o Jamie L. Jost Kelsey H. Wasylenky Jost Energy Law, P.C. 3511 Ringsby Court, Unit 103 Denver, CO 80216

720-446-5620 jjost@jostenergylaw.com kwasylenky@jostenergylaw.com Legal Notice No. BSB1099 First Publication: December 8, 2021 Last Publication: December 8, 2021 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

City of Brighton Public Notice 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) At-Large 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 one (1) Ward 4 member, one (1) Ward 2 member, one (1) At-Large member and 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. 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 an opening for one (1) Alternate member 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.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of South Beebe Draw Metropolitan District (the “District”), Counties of Adams and Weld, State of Colorado, will hold a special meeting at 2:00 PM on December 9, 2021 for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board. The meeting will be conducted only electronically and telephonically pursuant to § 32-1-903 CRS, as amended. FURTHER, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed amended budget has been submitted to the District for the fiscal year of 2020. A copy of the proposed amended budget has been filed in the office of Wipfli, LLP, 7887 East Belleview Avenue, Suite 700, Denver, Colorado 80111, where the same is open for public inspection. Such proposed amended budget will be considered at the meeting of the District to be held at 2:00 PM on December 9, 2021. Any interested elector within the District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2020 budget amendment. Directors and members of the public that wish to participate in the meeting may do so via teleconference by dialing +1 669 900 6833 and entering Conference ID: 851 3596 6364 or videoconference on https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85135966364. This meeting is open to the public.

Any questions may be directed to Natalie Hoel in the Office of the City Clerk at 303-655-2056 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. or email questions to nhoel@brightonco.gov. Legal Notice No. BSB1094 First Publication: December 1, 2021 Last Publication: December 29, 2021 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Metropolitan Districts Public Notice SOUTH BEEBE DRAW METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING AND NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO 2020 BUDGET December 9, 2021

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: TODD CREEK VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law Legal Notice No. BSB1098 First Publication: December 8, 2021 Last Publication: December 8, 2021 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

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By: /s/ LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL E. DAVIS, LLC Legal Notice No. BSB1113 First Publication: December 8, 2021 Last Publication: December 8, 2021 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE OF DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION TO SERVE AS DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL COLORADO WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT THE GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT SUBDISTRICT AND THE WELL AUGMENTATION SUBDISTRICT OF THE CENTRAL COLORADO WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT ADAMS, MORGAN AND WELD COUNTIES, COLORADO Please take notice that application for appointment to the Board of Directors of the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District, the Groundwater Management Subdistrict, and the Well Augmentation Subdistrict of the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District from Weld County will be received until January 5, 2022. To be considered, you must have resided within the District for at least one year, must be the owner of real property within the District in Adams, Morgan or Weld Counties, and must be knowledgeable in water matters. A request for appointment and a resume setting forth your qualifications to serve should be sent to the Court and Central addressed to the following:

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Honorable James F. Hartmann District Judge, Division 1 Weld County District Courthouse PO Box 2038 Greeley, CO 80632 Randy Ray, Executive Director, Central Colorado Water Conservancy District Groundwater Management Subdistrict of the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District Well Augmentation Subdistrict of the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District 3209 W. 28th Street Greeley, CO 80634 Phone: (970) 330-4540 Legal Notice No. BSB1104 First Publication: December 8, 2021 Last Publication: December 8, 2021 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Metro Districts Budget Hearings Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2021 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the TODD CREEK VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (the “District”), will hold a meeting at 8455 Heritage Drive, Thornton, Colorado and via teleconference on Thursday, November 16, 2021 at 2:00 P.M., for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board including a public hearing on the 2021 amended budget (the “Amended Budget”) and 2022 proposed budget (the “Proposed Budget”). This meeting can be joined using the following teleconference information: https://zoom.us/j/96940168555 Meeting ID: 969 4016 8555 Call-In: 720-707-2699 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that Amended Budget and Proposed Budget have been submit-

A notice of intent to redeem filed pursuant to section 38-38-302 shall be filed with the officer no later than eight (8) business days after the sale. In this regard, you may desire and are advised to consult with your own private attorney. IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BURAU (CFBP), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSUE PROCESS.

Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov

CIVIL ACTION NO. 2021CV030287 DIVISION NO. W INITIAL COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM Plaintiff, Skylake Ranch Phase 3 Homeowners Association, Inc. v. Defendants, ANDREI TYEVS; IRINA TYEVS; WELLS FARGO BANK N.A.; ADAMS COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE, as ADAMS Public Trustee Regarding: Lot 85, Skylake Ranch Subdivision Phase 3 Filing No. 1, Amendment No. 1, According to the recorded Plat thereof recorded September 23, 2003 under Reception No. C1213050, County of Adams, State of Colorado. Also known as: CO 80233

to Cure must be filed no later than fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the date of the foreclosure sale. A notice of intent to cure filed pursuant to section 38-38-104 shall be filed with the officer at least fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the first scheduled sale date or any date to which the sale is continued.

Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov (800) 222-4444

DISTRICT COURT, Adams COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SOUTH BEEBE DRAW METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

DISTRICT PLAN COMMISSION The District Plan Commission has an opening for two (2) City of Brighton commissioner at this time. The District Plan Commission meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at the Adams County Government Building.

ted to the District. A copy of the Amended Budget and the Proposed Budget are on file in the office of West South Platte Water, LLC, 10450 E. 159th Court, Brighton,, Colorado, where the same are open for public inspection. Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Amended Budget and Proposed Budget at any time prior to final adoption of the Amended Budget and Proposed Budget by the Boards. This meeting is open to the public and the agenda for any meeting may be obtained by calling (303) 858-1800.

11367 Leyden Cir, Thornton,

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff’s Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff’s Office of Adams County, Colorado at 1100 Judicial Center Dr Brighton, CO 80601. 9:00AM., on the 13th day of January 13 2022 ; phone number 303655-3228. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

Further, you are advised that the parties liable thereon, the owner of the property described above, or those with an interest in the subject property, may take appropriate and timely action under Colorado statutes, certain sections of which are attached hereto. In order to be entitled to take advantage of any rights provided for under Colorado law, you must strictly comply and adhere to the provisions of the law. Further, you are advised that the attached Colorado statutes merely set forth the applicable portions of Colorado statutory law relating to curative and redemption rights; therefore, you should read and review all the applicable statutes and laws in order to determine the requisite procedures and provisions which control your rights in the subject property. DATED in Colorado this 29TH day of October_, 20211. Sheriff of Adams County, Colorado By:__________________ Deputy Sheriff ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF: ORTEN CAVANAGH HOLMES & HUNT, LLC 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202 Statutes attached: §§38-37-108, 38-38-103, 3838-104, 38-38-301, 38-38-304, 38-38-305, and 38-38-306, C.R.S., as amended.

**BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. **

Legal Notice No. BSB969 First Publication: November 10, 2021 Last Publication: December 8, 2021 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Further, for the purpose of paying off, curing default or redemption, as provided by statute, intent must be directed to or conducted at the above address of the Civil Division of the Sheriff’s Department of Adams County, Colorado.

DISTRICT COURT, Adams COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. First Publication: November 10, 2021 Last Publication: December 8, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

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CIVIL ACTION NO. 2021CV030524 SION NO. W

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INITIAL COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM Plaintiff, Yorktown Homes Association, Inc.

NOTICE OF RIGHT TO CURE AND RIGHT TO REDEEM RE: Sheriff’s Sale of Real Property pursuant to Order and Decree of Foreclosure and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq. This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to a Court Order and Decree dated August 11, 2021, and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq., by Skylake Ranch Phase 3 Homeowners Association, Inc., the current holder of a lien recorded on November 4, 2019 at Rec. No. 2019000095093, in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Adams, State of Colorado. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions of Skylake Ranch Phase 3 Homeowners Association, Inc., recorded on 3/10/2003at Reception No. C1108571 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Adams, State of Colorado. The Declaration and notices, as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of Skylake Ranch Phase 3 Homeowners Association, Inc., WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS.

You may have an interest in the real property being affected, or have certain rights or suffer certain liabilities or loss of your interest in the subject property as a result of said foreclosure. You may have the right to redeem the real property or you may have the right to cure a default under the instrument being foreclosed. Any Notice of Intent

**BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. **

Defendants, JONATHON SOLBERG et al Regarding: Lot 4, Block 10, Yorktown Homes, County of Adams, State of Colorado. Also known as: 80229

7945 York St #3, Denver CO

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff’s Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff’s Office of Adams County, Colorado at 09:00 A.M., on the 6TH day of January 6, 2022, at 1100 Judicial Center Dr. Brighton, CO 80601; phone number 303-655-3228. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

Further, for the purpose of paying off, curing default or redemption, as provided by statute, intent must be directed to or conducted at the

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Public Notices above address of the Civil Division of the Sheriff’s Department of Adams County, Colorado. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. First Publication: November 10, 2021 Last Publication: December 8, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade NOTICE OF RIGHT TO CURE AND RIGHT TO REDEEM RE: Sheriff’s Sale of Real Property pursuant to Order and Decree of Foreclosure and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq. This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to a Court Order and Decree dated August 10, 2021, and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq., by Yorktown Homes Association, Inc., the current holder of a lien recorded on April 30, 2018 at Rec. No. 2018000034506, in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Adams, State of Colorado. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Amended Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions recorded on at Reception No. A080243 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Adams, State of Colorado. The Declaration and notices, as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of Yorktown Homes Association, Inc., WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS. You may have an interest in the real property being affected or have certain rights or suffer certain liabilities or loss of your interest in the subject property as a result of said foreclosure. You may have the right to redeem the real property or you may have the right to cure a default under the instrument being foreclosed. Any Notice of Intent to Cure must be filed no later than fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the date of the foreclosure sale. A notice of intent to cure filed pursuant to section 38-38-104 shall be filed with the officer at least fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the first scheduled sale date or any date to which the sale is continued. A notice of intent to redeem filed pursuant to section 38-38-302 shall be filed with the officer no later than eight (8) business days after the sale. In this regard, you may desire and are advised to consult with your own private attorney. IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BURAU (CFBP), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSUE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov Further, you are advised that the parties liable thereon, the owner of the property described above, or those with an interest in the subject property, may take appropriate and timely action under Colorado statutes, certain sections of which are attached hereto. In order to be entitled to take advantage of any rights provided for under Colorado law, you must strictly comply and adhere to the provisions of the law. Further, you are advised that the attached Colorado statutes merely set forth the applicable portions of Colorado statutory law relating to curative and redemption rights; therefore, you should read and review all the applicable statutes and laws in order to determine the requisite procedures and provisions which control your rights in the subject property. DATED in Colorado this 10th day of September, 2021. Sheriff of Adams County, Colorado By: Deputy Sheriff ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF: ORTEN CAVANAGH HOLMES & HUNT, LLC 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202 Statutes attached: §§38-37-108, 38-38-103, 3838-104, 38-38-301, 38-38-304, 38-38-305, and 38-38-306, C.R.S., as amended. Legal Notice No. BSB972 First Publication: November 10, 2021 Last Publication: December 8, 2021 Publisher: Brighton Standard

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF LOST WATER CERTIFICATE After first being duly sworn, pursuant to Title 7-42-113 Colorado Revised Statutes, James R. Anglin and Janetta K. Anglin, do hereby give notice to Fulton Irrigating Ditch Company that Certificate No. 3769 for One (1) share of capital stock of the Fulton Irrigating Ditch Company has been lost, mislaid, or destroyed and such certificate is the property of James R. Anglin and Janetta K. Anglin as joint tenants; and such certificate has not been transferred or hypothecated by James R. Anglin and Janetta K. Anglin. Demand is hereby made for a duplicate certificate in accordance with Section 7-42-113 and Sections 7-42-115 to 7-42-117, Colorado Revised Statutes. Fulton Irrigating Ditch Company will issue on or after January 29, 2022 a duplicate certificate to the

registered owner, the registered owner’s legal representative or assignee, or any lienholder named in the books of the corporation as a lienholder on the lost certificate unless a contrary claim is filed with the Fulton Irrigating Ditch Company prior to the date stated above. Legal Notice No. BSB1092 First Publication: December 1, 2021 Last Publication: December 29, 2021 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Notice to Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MARGARET J ACOSTA A/K/A MARGARET ACOSTA A/K/A MARGARET JEAN ACOSTA A/K/A MARGE ACOSTA F/K/A MARGARET MADRIGAL F/K/A MARGARET J MADRIGAL F/K/A MARGARET JEAN MADRIGAL F/K/A MARGE MADRIGAL F/K/A MARGARET JEAN MARTINEZ F/K/A MARGARET J MARTINEZ F/K/A MARGARET MARTINEZ F/K/A MARGE MARTINEZ, Deceased Case Number 2021PR31074 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before April 2, 2022 or the claims may be forever barred. /s/ Ashley A. Geary Ashley A. Geary, Esq. JORGENSEN, BROWNELL, & PEPIN P.C. 8001 Arista Pl. Suite 415 Broomfield, CO 80021 Legal Ad No.: BSB1095 First Publication: December 1, 2021 Last Publication: December 15, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Julia Ann Shipman, a/k/a Julia A. Shipman, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 30887 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before April 8, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Michael Anderson, Personal Representative 705 S Public Rd Lafayette, CO 80026 Legal Notice No. BSB1100 First Publication: December 8, 2021 Last Publication: December 22, 2021 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Raymond Michael Forehand; a/k/a Raymond M. Forehand, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30959 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before April 8, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Lisa Vrbas-Hart, Personal Representative C/O Peek Goldstone, LLC, 822 7th Street Suite 520 Greeley, Colorado 80631 Legal Notice No. BSB1101 First Publication: December 8, 2021 Last Publication: December 22, 2021 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Estate of Pauline Goody, a/k/a Pauline S. Goody, a/k/a Pauline Sofia Goody, Deceased

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Case Number: 2021PR31047

Estate of DORIS IRENE EBERL, a/k/a DORIS I. EBERL, a/k/a DORIS EBERL, Deceased

All persons having claims against the abovenamed Estate are required to present them to Vicki L. Pavelsek, Personal Representative, c/o Casey L. Williams, or to the District Court of Adams, County, Colorado, on or before April 1, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Case Number 2021PR31077 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before April 4, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Jodi S. Martin, Attorney for Person Giving Notice Person Giving Notice: Phillip A. Eberl c/o Martin Law Office LLC 2060 Broadway, Suite 360 Boulder, CO 80302 Legal Ad No.: BSB1096 First Publication: December 1, 2021 Last Publication: December 15, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS PATRICK ROBERT BETTALE, also known as PATRICK R. BETTALE, also known as PATRICK BETTALE, Deceased

Dated November 18, 2021. Casey L. Williams, Esq., #39117 Attorney for Vicki L. Pavelsek, Personal Representative /s/Duly signed original on file Casey L. Williams, Esq., #39117 Attorney for Vicki L. Pavelsek, Personal Representative 203 Telluride Street, #400 Brighton, CO 80601 Legal Notice No. BSB1086 First Publication: December 1, 2021 Last Publication: December 15, 2021 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE

Case Number: 2021 PR 31109

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Aura Enciso Nale Johnson, a/k/a Aura Johnson, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR341

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before April 2, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Julia S. Bettale, Personal Representative 1327 Van Buren Street Pueblo, CO 81004

Louie Casem, Personal Representative 6940 S Robertsdale Way Aurora, CO 80016

Legal Notice No.BSB1090 First Publication: December 1, 2021 Last Publication: December 15, 2021 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Legal Notice No. BSB1107 First Publication: December 8, 2021 Last Publication: December 22, 2021 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Terence Logan Koontz a/k/a Terence L. Koontz, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR31079

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Howard L. Doughman, also known as Howard Lee Doughman and Howard Doughman, Deceased Case Number: 2020 PR 31127

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before April 8, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Michael W. Koontz, Personal Representative 107 Secluded Lane Mesilla Park, New Mexico 88047 Legal Notice No. BSB1111 First Publication: December 8, 2021 Last Publication: December 22, 2021 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of PAUL E. CODERRE, A/K/A PAUL EUGENE CODERRE, Deceased Case Number 2021PR31043 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before April 8, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. MICHAEL CRAIG CODERRE, Personal Representative 1136 Sawgrass Pointe Drive Orlando, FL 32824 Legal Notice No. BSB1105 First Publication: December 8, 2021 Last Publication: December 22, 2021 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before April 8, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Dale Mark Doughman Personal Representative 10430 King Circle Westminster, CO 80031 Legal Notice No. BSB1108 First Publication: December 8, 2021 Last Publication: December 22, 2021 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of: Catherine Lauraine Garcia, Deceased Case number: 2021 PR 31153 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Adams, County, Colorado on or before April 8, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Justin Camp, Personal Representative 7400 E. Orchard Rd., Suite 270S Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Legal Notice No. BSB1110 First Publication: December 8, 2021 Last Publication: December 22, 2021 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

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ation of the relationship is likely to result in grave risk of death or serious injury to the children or that your conduct or condition as a parent renders you unable or unwilling to give the children reasonable parental care.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lavernne Frances Flitner, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 329 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before March 24, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Debra Chumley, Personal Representative 16695 Magnolia St. Brighton, CO 80602

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-Children 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 children must file a request for guardianship and legal custody of the children within twenty days of the filing of the motion to terminate parent/children legal relationship.

Legal Notice No. BSB1066 First Publication: November 24, 2021 Last Publication: December 8, 2021 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of: ROBERT JOHN MCGRAW, JR., a/k/a Robert J. McGraw Jr., a/k/a Robert McGraw Jr. a/k/a Bob McGraw, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30891 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Adams, County, Colorado on or before January 21, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Done and signed this 30th day of November, 2021. BY THE COURT: District Court Judge/Magistrate Legal Notice No. BSB1109 First Publication: December 8, 2021 Last Publication: December 8, 2021 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO

Personal Representative, Marjorie McGraw, 2249 Country Club Loop, Westminster, CO 80234

1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601 Case Number: 19JV60

Legal Notice No. BSB1088 First Publication: December 1, 2021 Last Publication: December 15, 2021 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of KENNETH COMRIE BOYD, a/k/a KENNETH C. BOYD, a/k/a KENNETH BOYD, Deceased Case Number 2021PR31099 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before April 8, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. /s/ John D. Konz, Personal Representative JORGENSEN, BROWNELL & PEPIN, P.C. 8001 Arista Place, Suite 415 Broomfield, CO 80021 Telephone: (303) 678-0560

Children: Caiden Dane, Mason Dane, Jaxon Dane Respondents: Nicole Allen, Nicholas Dane Special Respondents: Thomas Wuestewald, Sarah Wuestewald, Katie Allen, Andres Gomez Attorney or Party Without Attorney: Lindsay Mcintyre Address: 11860 N. Pecos St. 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: Nicole Allen and Nicholas Dane 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 above-named child;

Legal Notice No. BSB1106 First Publication: December 8, 2021 Last Publication: December 22, 2021 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Children Services (Adoption/Guardian/Other) Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601 Case Number: 19JV60 Children: Hunter Sherwood, Lillyann Sherwood Respondents: Darlene Cisneros, Jeremy Sherwood Attorney or Party Without Attorney: Lindsay Mcintyre Address: 11860 N. Pecos St. Westminster, CO 80234 Phone Number: (720) 523-2950 Fax Number: (720)-523-2951 Atty. Reg. #: 43604

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 11th day of , February 2022, at the hour of 2:00 pm, at which time the Petitioner must prove by clear and convincing evidence 1) It is in the best interests of the children, that the parent-children legal relationship which exists between you and the children be terminated and severed; 2) That the children were 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 children 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 children, 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 children and 2) That it is in the best interests of the children that the parent-child legal relationship which exists between the children 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 children or that your conduct or condition as a parent renders you unable or unwilling to give the children reasonable parental care.

ORDER OF ADVISEMENT NOTICE TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENTS: Darlene Cisneros and Jeremy Sherwood YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED that the Petitioner, has filed a Motion to Terminate the Parent-Children Legal Relationship which now exists between you and the above-named children; 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 7th and 8th day of , March, 2022, at the hour of 9:30 am, at which time the Petitioner must prove by clear and convincing evidence 1) It is in the best interests of the children, that the parent-children legal relationship which exists between you and the children be terminated and severed; 2) That the children 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 children 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 children, 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 children and 2) That it is in the best interests of the children that the parent-children legal relationship which exists between the children and the respondents be terminated and severed. The Court, before it can terminate the parentchildren legal relationship, must find that a continu-

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 children must file a request for guardianship and legal custody of the children within twenty days of the filing of the motion to terminate parent/children 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 this day of 1st, of December 2021. BY THE COURT: District Court Judge/Magistrate Legal Notice No. BSB1112 First Publication: December 8, 2021 Last Publication: December 8, 2021 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601

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S P O R T S SCORECARD Eagle Ridge Academy Boys basketball Eagle Ridge Academy opened the new season with a 77-54 win over The Pinnacle Dec. 3 in Brighton. No stats were available. Girls basketball Eagle Ridge beat The Pinnacle 40-9 on the Timberwolves’ floor Dec. 3. No stats were available for either team. Kent Denver beat the Warriors 46-9 Dec. 4 in Brighton. No stats were available for either team. Riverdale Ridge High School Girls basketball Riverdale Ridge opened the regular season on the short end of a 52-37 score to Skyview High School Nov. 29. No stats were available for either team. The Ravens beat Valley 49-42 at a preseason tournament in Eaton Dec. 2. Marcela Carvajal scored 18 points for the Vikins. Peyton Savolt added 12. No stats were available for the Ravens. Eaton turned back Riverdale Ridge 62-45 Dec. 3 in the winner’s bracket round. Ahana Leffler paced the victors with 26 points. Leyah Scsott added 16. No stats were available for Riverdale Ridge, RRHS fell to Wiggins 54-42 in the tournament finale Dec. 4. No stats were available. Boys basketball Riverdale Ridge held off Skyview 56-51 in the season opener for both teams Nov. 30 in Thornton. No stats were available. RRHS beat Cheyenne Mountain 65-54 in the opening game of a tournament at Green Mountain High School Dec. 2. No stats were available. Green Mountain nipped the Ravens 45-42. Corbin Jantzer scored 23 points for the Rams. Cooper Francy added 10. No stats were available for the Ravens. RRHS lost to Palmer 83-63 in the third-place game Dec. 4. Jaelyn Robinson led the Terors with 19 points. Jaiden Flowers added 18. No stats were available for RRHS. Wrestling Riverdale Ridge beat Ralston Valley 50-30 in the Battle of the Best dual-meet tournament at Pine Creek High School Dec. 4.

On-mat winners for the Ravens were AJ Hague (113), Brayden Damron (120), Keagan Domenico (132), Lane Kougl (138), Dominic Cerda (145) and Wes Harden (160). Prairie View High School Girls basketball Prairie View downed Mountain Range 34-24 in Westminster Nov. 30 in the first game of the season for both teams. Paige Walker and Kaylee DeShazer scored nine points and had eight rebounds for the T-Hawks. Walker had seven rebounds. Emma Jiminez scored eight points for the Mustangs. Hailey Alvarez led MRHS with eight rebounds. Boys basketball Prairie View stopped Mountain Range 72-50 in the teams’ seasonopener Nov. 30 in Brighton. Daniel Wilson paced the Mustangs with 11 points. Eric Dellett added seven. Landon Calabrese had six rebounds. Angelo Padilla led the T-Hawks with 19 points. Dominic Marrujo and Tyson Roberts added 14. Rashawn Salinas-Johnston scored 12. AJ Ulibarri had six rebounds. The ThunderHawks made it two in a row with a 56-54 win over Bear Creek at a tournament at Highlands Ranch High School Dec. 1. Marrujo scored 20 points for PVHS. Salinas-Johnston added 15. Eishua Chavez pulled down seven rebounds. No stats were available for the Bears. Eaglecrest beat the ThunerHawks 77-51 at the Highlands Ranch tournament Dec. 2. Tyson Roberts paced PVHS with 20 points. Salinas-Johnston added 14. Garrett Barger and Jayden Washington scored 14 for the Raptors. Mead turned back PVHS 76-56 Dec. 3. Marrujo led PVHS with 24 points. Elijah Knudsen had 23 for the Mavericks. Highlands Ranch beat the ThunderHawks 52-34 Dec. 4 in Highlands Ranch. No stats were available. Wrestling Prairie View beat Legacy 58-18

in a three-way meet at Legacy Dec. 2. PVHS’ on-mat winners were Bryson Porta (182 pounds), Christopher Parks (285), Nolan Peterson (106), Ane’e vigil (113), Vincent Klabon (126) and Jackson Jimmerson (138). PVHS also rolled past Thornton 78-6. Vahn Williams (160), Benjamin Nichols (170), Porta, Lukas Villalobos (220) and Parks won their matches. PVHS also beat Arvada West 6514 in a season-opening dual-meet tournament at Adams City High School Dec. 4. On-mat winners for the THawks were Klabon (126), Jimmerson (138), Jonathan Rea (152), Tyler Schow (195), Christopher Parks (285), Peterson (106), Vigil (113) and Josiah Alvarado (120). Brighton High School Girls basketball Chatfield beat Brighton 53-36 in the season-opener for both teams Nov. 29. Grace Talbot led the Chargers with 22 points. She was the only player to reach double figures for Chatfield. No stats were available for BHS.

Boys basketball Boulder topped Brighton 60-54 on the Panthers’ court Nov. 29. It was the first game of the season for both teams. Calvin Doyle led the Bulldogs with 16 points. D’wayne Galery had 11, and Jackson Kroll added 10 points. Kroll and Sean Wadsworth pulled down six rebounds. No stats were available for Boulder. Fort Collins outlasted BHS 72-60 in Fort Collins Nov. 30. No stats were available. Girls swimming Brighton took fourth at the Legacy Lightning Invitational Dec. 3-4 in Thornton. Makenna Reiner won the 200yard individual medley in a time of 2:12.44. Mallory O’Keefe won the 500- freestyle, posting a time of 5;26.34. BHS swept past Northglenn 133-34 in the season-opening meet Dec. 2. The Bulldogs won all 11 races. Anna Jorstad won the 50- frreestyle (25.9 seconds) and the 100- freestyle (56.35). Isabella Perkins took first in the 100- backstroke (1:01.69) and the 100-butterfly (1:04.19).

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Public Notices Case No: 2020JV380 Div: D Ctrm: Child(ren): Josiah Lawver Respondents: Jessica Lawver, John Doe Special Respondents: Lauren Lawver, James Lawver Attorney or Party Without Attorney: Lindsay McIntyre Address: 11860 Pecos St. 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: Jessica Lawver and 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 above-named child; YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED that the Motion has been set for hearing in Division D of the District Court in and for the County of Adams, Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial

Center Drive, Brighton, Colorado, on the 10th day of , February 2022, at the hour of 9:30 am, 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 this 22nd day of November, 2021. BY THE COURT: District Court Judge/Magistrate Legal Notice No. BSB1102 First Publication: December 8, 2021 Last Publication: December 8, 2021 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

reference for greater certainty. Public Notice

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

STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ADAMS Division D1 No. 21JV41 SUMMONS THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE INTEREST OF:

You are further notified that the Court has set said petition for hearing on the 10th day of January 2022, at the hour of 8:30 am. 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 29th day of November, 2021.

Adonis Batiste-Geer, Aiden Crippen Children, and Concerning

Alana Percy Clerk of the District Court

Celine Batiste, John Doe, Thomas Crippen Respondents To the parents, guardian, or other respondents named above, GREETINGS: John Doe

Legal Notice No. BSB1103 First Publication: December 8, 2021 Last Publication: December 8, 2021 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

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

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