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Mills keeps seat Great Snow Plow contest winners make parade in mayor’s race Incumbent mayor claims 54% of vote Brighton voters had an early gift for Mayor Greg Mills Dec. 7, returning him to office in a runoff election. Mills collected 2,751 votes — 54% of the total votes cast — in the run-off to hold on to his seat as Brighton Mayor, compared to 2,340 votes for Laurie Lozano Maier. Mills will swear his oath of office for the next term at the council’s Jan. 4 meeting. The announcement came just prior to 10 p.m. during the City Council’s Dec. 7 meeting from City Gregory Mills Clerk Natalie Hoel while councilors were discussing Adams County’s replacement for Tri-County Health. Mills said he was temporarily speechless and promised to make a comment later in the meeting. Later in the meeting, Mills thanked voters for doing their civic duty and turning out to vote, before discussing his schedule for the rest of the year. “It’s going to be a good month,” Mill said. Mills and Maier were the top vote-getters in Brighton’s Nov. 2 ballot. Incumbent Mills wound up with just short of half the votes cast in the Nov. 2 ballot, with 3,599 votes out of the 7,618 cast, according to the state’s election site. Maier was next, with 2,682 votes – about 35% of the vote. Wayne Scott, the third candidate on the Nov. 2 ballot, had 1,337 votes. That’s about 17.6 percent of the total votes cast. In all, 7,618 Brighton voters cast a ballot in the November mayoral race. Hoel said runoff ballots were mailed to all registered Brighton voters, just shy of 24,000 ballots, and 5,091 were returned.

The nine winners of the City of Brighton Snow Plow naming contest. Following them were the nine snow plows each with its name on the large shovels. See more photos from the parade on page 13. PHOTO BY BELEN WARD

City marks new yearly tradition naming the snow plows BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Nine elementary students won the City of Brighton Snow Plow naming contest for the 2021-2022 snow season. “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 Works. “However, we are excited that we’ve begun a

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fun, new tradition here at the city of naming our snowplows.” The winners of the naming contest were awarded city recognition at the Brighton City Council meeting on December 7th. Not to mention the nine winners were on a float for the 26th Annual Festival of Lights parade on Saturday, December 11th. The winning students: Darth Blader was named by Brek Hjelmen, fifth-grader at Achieve Institute at Pennock Elementary, and Richard Tryon, fifth-grader at Padilla Elementary. Blizzard of Oz was named by Madelyn Hendrickson, fifth-grader Reunion Elementary. Pablo Plowcasso was named by

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Harlan Montano, third-grader at Turnberry Elementary. Plowy Plowtupus was named by Lincoln Davis, fourth-grader at Pennock Elementary. Snow Busta - Wren Miles, fifthgrader at West Ridge Elementary. Blizzard Blaster was named by Venice Lozano, third-grader at Bromley East Charter School. Plowy McPlowFace was named by Dylan Brick, first-grader at Foundations Academy. Polar Express was named Harper Meyer, third-grader at Padilla Elementary. The MeowPlow was named by Zoey Struck, third-grader at Zion Lutheran School.

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David Wesley Ritchey went home to be with the Lord on December 3, 2021. He was born on December 31, 1961 to Clinton and Elaine Ritchey in Greeley, Colorado. He grew up in the Hudson and Fort Lupton areas, where he enjoyed riding his bike to the pool, helping with the farming and ranching activities, and spending time with his older brother, Joel, younger sisters, Brenda and Kim, and cousins. It was during this time that he also discovered his love for rodeo, and he soon found himself riding on the back of anything that would stand still long enough. David graduated from Weld Central High School in 1980. During his time there, he excelled in wrestling and FFA. He got his love of working with cattle from his dad and spent his life in the agriculture industry. Rodeo remained an integral part of his life; he gained his pro card in bareback riding and later went on to judge. He was awarded Mountain States Circuit Rookie of the Year in the mid 80s and CSRA Judge of the Year in 1989. This passion was shared by his brother, cousins, and several of his friends. They spent many hours on the road together throughout high school and beyond as they travelled to rodeos around the region. In 1990, Kim introduced David to one of her coworkers, Stacie Ruyle, at the Greeley Stampede. This introduction was the beginning of a true love story, and David and Stacie were married in Wiggins 6 months later on January 11, 1991. They made their first home near Clinton’s house in Hudson, where they welcomed their daughter, Morgen, in September 1993 and son, Corey, in January 1996. Later that year, they moved south of Wiggins, where they worked together on the farm and ranch. David became an active member of the community, serving on the Wiggins School Board for 8 years and on the Southeast Weld and Morgan County fair boards. He also enjoyed line judging the home volleyball games and refereed wrestling tournaments around the

Northeastern portion of the state. He was honored to be chosen to ref at the 2011 CHSAA State Championship wrestling tournament. David’s greatest joy was watching his children grow and find their niche in life. He loved helping them in their various activities, including their years of showing livestock in 4-H and participating in sports. This extended to his nieces, nephews, and children of his friends as well. David was thrilled to gain the title of “Papa’’ with the birth of his first grandchild, Penelope Rose, to Morgen and her husband, Bryson Grennan, in May 2021. David was an active member of Harvest Fellowship Church in Brighton for almost 30 years. He formed a close relationship with his pastor, Steve Blackwell, and his wife Debbie and their family during this time. His faith grew throughout his life and remained strong until his passing. He will be greatly missed by all whose lives he touched, but we find great joy in knowing that he is in Heaven and we will see him again.

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David was preceded in death by his dad, Clinton, in 2002, and mom, Elaine, in 2019. Left to mourn him are his wife Stacie, children Morgen (Bryson) Grennan, and Corey, granddaughter Penelope, brother Joel (Angie), sisters Brenda (Ed) Haffner and Kim (Dave) Wolf, his beloved dogs Sophie and Charlotte, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and friends.

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Brighton native Wins Top Award A born artist since he was a little boy BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The people of Brighton voted, and the People’s Choice award went to the “Dancing Flame” sculpture in Carmichael Park, sculpted by artist Jerry Jaramillo. “I was hoping to get it- but you have to think positive. When (Brighton Arts and Culture Coordinator) David Gallegos called me, I was excited to get the People’s Choice award and chosen first place,” said Jaramillo. Jaramillo started creating mixed media art when he was in fifth grade before he even knew what was mixed media, 2D and 3D art were. His first piece of art was when the school was having a contest drawing firemen and fire trucks. The winner got the opportunity to ride on the fire truck. “I was using a technique by putting the colors down and using an eraser blending the colors. Then I got Popsicle sticks, burned them and glued them into the background of my drawing,” said Jaramillo. “At that time, I wanted to be a fireman. I thought I could be a fireman if I did this good,” he said humorously. Jaramillo created the drawing into 2D and also 3D and won the contest and rode on top of the firetruck. When Jaramillo was in sixth grade, he learned sculpting. His neighbor gave him a shot put from the junior high school. As his little brother was playing with his Tonka Toys and his Army men, Jaramillo started to throw the shot put at his toys. “My mom got home early from work and saw me throwing the shot put at my brother’s toys, and she said, ‘That’s it. I’m not going to buy you no more toys ‘cause you will break them,’” said Jaramillo. “She said, ‘I have to make my toys like my uncle Frank.’ He would find stuff in the alleys and make toys.” Jaramillo said in those days, people threw junk in the alleys. People couldn’t pick the stuff from the yard but could from the alleys. “So I started making art out of different things and can make bikes look real nice,” he said. Jaramillo’s friend had a collection of model cars. They took the model cars across the street to the elementary school and used Black Cat firecrackers to blow the tops off of them, then build the cars back together with both Chevy and Ford model car parts. “We would add an Oldsmobile top on a ‘57 Chevy and glued it together. We did it with all the other cars. This guy from the body shop gave us a little bit of Bondo. It made them real seamless because the glue made them look bad. We made some nice-looking cars. I don’t destroy things anymore. I create things now,” Jaramillo said jokingly.

Jaramillo was born in Brighton and graduated from Brighton High School in 1970. He went to the University of ColoradoBoulder working as an artist in resident at the university for four years until he graduated. It’s a program that fosters creative and professional growth for emerging and established artists. “My first commission was in 1974 for the city of Brighton. It was a mural at Brighton’s Montoya Park. It’s been painted over since then,” said Jaramillo. He is has created art with more than 25 years of experience in mixed media, jewelry, sculptor and painting. He also creates large murals and paints small paintings. He works in 2D and 3D and uses acrylics for outdoor murals. Jaramillo has done mixed media works for private and public interest in Colorado, Arizona, Florida, New Mexico, Washington and Mexico. The “Dancing Flame” sculpture was made with steel rods formed into more than 300 little triangles. “I had leftover steel rods from a previous sculpture in Commerce Cit. So my son, Jay Michael, says, ‘Since we have been bending these others rods, let’s see what we come up with,’” said Jaramillo. “Then we went to a scrap metal place and bought about 300 little triangles about 4 inches, different sizes.” “I have been his apprentice my whole life,” said Jay Michael Jaramillo. The bottom of the sculpture is a drum of a big truck that Jaramillo found eight years ago that just happened to be in his yard. The gathering of the different metals was the inspiration for the dancing flame. The Dancing Flame sculpture is on loan to the city of Brighton and is part of the city’s Eye for Art Program established in 2011. It offers opportunities for sculpture artists to exhibit their largerscale artwork in a park setting for one year on display for public sale. Its project features up to six professional artists at Carmichael Park’s outdoor galley. The winning artists receive a $1,000 cash award. Every year Brighton citizens vote for their favorite sculpture in the People’s Choice Award contest. The piece selected will become part of the city of Brighton’s permanent art collection and will be relocated to a permanent location within the city for public display. For the future Jaramillo will continue to work in different mixed media. He also has friends that are welders to help with some of his sculptures. “I’m not a welder, but I could do some tack work in places. These guys are professionals. I’m trying to get other people involved, along with my son. Eric Lopez is a young guy who is another one of my apprentices and is a welder,” said Jaramillo. To view Jerry Jaramillo’s work visit: http://jerryjaramillo.net/ or go to Carmichael Park and visit “Dancing Flame.”

Bird’s of a Feather by Jerry Jaramillo and Jay Michael Jaramillo, a ten-foot-tall mural that runs 160 feet along Clear Creek in Adams County was put up in 2020. COURTESY OF JAY MICHAEL JARAMILLO

The Dancing Flame sculpture that won the Brighton People’s Choice Award. It’s on display at Brighton’s Carmichael Park. Left, artist Jerry Jaramillo and his son Jay Michael Jaramillo who helped with the design.

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To early to talk politics? Legislators outline plans at Adams County breakfast BY LUKE ZARZECKI LZARZECKI@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Legislators talked about economic recovery, health care, child services, education, the environment and more during the annual Adams County Regional Partnership Legislative Preview Breakfast Dec. 10 at Northglenn’s Parsons Theater. But the first issue on deck? The timing of the meeting. “I think as business people and as a municipality, people that represent the community, should really pay attention to. And that is for a single parent to make a 7a.m. meeting, let’s think about this,” Adams County Commissioner Eva Henry pointed out to the crowd. “Let’s think about this. They have to get their 3-, 4-year old up at 5 a.m., get dressed, fed and out the door by 6 a.m. so they can make a 7 a.m. meeting that could easily be at 8.” The tired crowd applauded the idea. Rep. Matt Gray, who came late to the meeting after driving his children to school, said he would have

benefited from a later meeting. On stage sat Rep. Adrienne Benavidez, Rep. Shannon Bird, Rep. Lindsey Daugherty, Gray, state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer, state Sen. Dominick Moreno, Rep. Kyle Mullica and state Sen. Faith Winter. Much of the talk surrounded the American Rescue Plan Act. Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act, and legislators will brainstorm policy on how to distribute those funds. Four main issues legislators plan to support with those funds are behavioral health, affordable housing, economic recovery and relief, and workforce development, Moreno explained. “All of those different task forces have been meeting and developing policy solutions for what are the most effective ways to deploy those federal funds,” Moreno said. Benavidez explained that for behavioral health, the task force plans to help general mental health issues, as well as mental health within the criminal justice system. “It is going to be, hopefully, a very big year for behavioral health,” she said. To revamp the tax code, legislators hope to work with people who deal with the tax code everyday.

Legislators listen to Lisa Hough, President of Adams County Regional Economic PHOTO BY LUKE ZARZECKI Partnership, kick off the event.

“The great part about the task force is this is a group made up of community members, members of the business community, those who are dealing and working with our tax code every day,” Bird said. She also expressed a call to action. “Build relationships with your legislators and make sure you’re letting us know, early and often how legislation impacts you and challenges that you’re having,” Bird said.

Kirkmeyer said that with her experience as a small-business owner, she can help analyze the government’s expenditure and revenue to balance the budget. Kirkmeyer also discussed how a good education system can entice business. She said the legislators need to look at the School Finance Act and create more equity around schools. SEE POLITICS, P8

Kulmann aims for Washington Thornton mayor latest candidate to toss hat in the 8th District ring BY LUKE ZARZECKI LZARZECKI@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Thornton’s mayor and former city councilor, Jan Kulmann, threw her hat in the 8th Congressional District Republican Primary Dec. 7. “I think we were given an incredible opportunity with this new congressional seat to have representation of Adams County and Weld County together,” she said. Kulmann spent 22 years in the oil and gas industry. Mixing that experience with local government roles, she said the combination gives her tools to represent the district well. She hopes to bring

local community voices to the Capitol floor. “As the mayor, the things that we deal with every single Kulmann day in our community, whether it’s the economy or feeling safe at home, or making sure that we are focused on our quality of life, are the things that Congress needs to hear about, and it’s time that somebody that works at the local level can bring that to Washington,” she said. One issue she points to is the Thornton Shopping Center. She notes the environmental regulations and obstacles from the federal level caused trouble in moving forward with the project. With direct experience in a local government position, she can explain those obstacles to Congress. “I think as a congressperson, I could take those lessons I’ve

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little higher, go further than you think you can, live more, love harder, laugh often, and learn as much as we possibly can. To this day, when I feel like I have had enough or reached my limit, I ask myself if I can get to the next “mailbox” in front of me, and I BAAM it. It has been a tiring past 21 months. There is so much going on and on many different fronts. Until now, it could have been easy to fall into the trap of giving up and giving in. But now we know better, and you may love me or hate me for this, because now all we have to do is look at what is just a little further ahead of us and go for it. I would love to hear your BAAM story at mnorton@tramazing. com, and when we do just a little bit more to reach our goals and dreams, 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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’m not exactly sure what you’re supposed to do when you retire. I hear that often it involves hikes and beers with friends and reading the great books and binge-watching Marvel movies. Those all sound rewarding. But I’m not sure that’s going to hold me for long. So for now at least, I’m staying away from using the word “retire” in referring to what’s happening to me this week. I’ll just call it a transition from one state of being to another. After Dec.16, I am stepping down as editor of Colorado Community Media, the publisher of 24 weekly newspapers, of which this is one, across eight counties. I’m a lucky guy to have been working full time for newspapers for almost all of the last 40 years. Every stop on my professional train ride has been fulfilling and, for the most part, big fun. And I feel like I’ve played a small role in a great endeavor serving a vital public need: Providing honest news and information. Actually, I first exited this job last fall – I called it “semi-retiring” at the time — as I approached 65. I settled into freelance writing and reporting for various outlets along with contract editing for The Colorado Sun.

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Then, early this year, The Sun became co-owner of Colorado Community Media as a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy. Not long after that, Larry Ryckman, editor and co-founder of The Sun, asked if I would step back Mark Harden in for a few months while the hunt was underway for a new CCM publisher and permanent editor. I’m grateful to Larry for the chance to work once again with our talented and enthusiastic crew of journalists. I’m also thankful that our new owners hired Linda Shapley, my former Denver Post colleague, as our publisher. She has worked tirelessly to bolster our business and to steer our company toward quality journalism and community service. And come January, my role as CCM editor will be filled by Lisa Schlichtman, a veteran Colorado editor and a resourceful newsroom leader. I wish her great success. The talented Thelma Grimes, who has been helping us cover Douglas County communities, has already as-

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LINDA SHAPLEY Publisher lshapley@coloradocommunitymedia.com

MARK HARDEN Interim Editor mharden@coloradocommunitymedia.com

SCOTT TAYLOR Metro North Editor staylor@coloradocommunitymedia.com

LINDSAY NICOLETTI Operations/ Circulation Manager lnicoletti@coloradocommunitymedia.com

sumed my other role, as the regional editor overseeing our weekly newspapers in Arapahoe, Denver, Douglas and Elbert counties, with help from copy editor Scott Gilbert. Thelma joins our regional editing team of Kristen Fiore (Jefferson and Clear Creek counties), Scott Taylor (Adams and Weld counties) and Christy Steadman (Denver neighborhood monthlies). Thanks to all of them for their efforts. As you know, it’s been a tumultuous year amid the pandemic, with debates over masks, schools grappling with COVID-19 and race education, packed hospitals, contentious elections and businesses struggling to thrive again. Our reporters have shown dedication, creativity and courage in keeping you informed, in many cases covering stories that no one else is covering. As I step away, I have a favor to ask. It’s expensive to bring you the news you need. So I’m hoping you will help CCM continue as an honest, independent, locally-focused information source with a contribution. Consider it an investment in democracy. Through an initiative called #newsCOneeds, in collaboration with the Colorado Media Project,

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if you contribute to CCM from now until Dec. 31, your money will be doubled, up to $1,000, for a total of $5,000 in matching funds. For information on how to support us, go online to coloradocommunitymedia.com/readers-care, or call 303-566-4100. If you’re a business, you can help underwrite our community journalism by advertising. Visit ccmengage. com for information. If you’re a reader, please patronize businesses that advertise in this newspaper and thank them for their support. CCM is headed to a bright future under Linda and Lisa’s leadership and with ownership committed to the best in community news. I will be watching closely from the sidelines and cheering on CCM’s successes. And I will be unfolding my hometown Centennial Citizen each week and clicking on ColoradoCommunityMedia.com to keep current. It’s been a pleasure helping to bring you news. Thank you for reading, now and always. I wish you joyful holidays and a happy, healthy and prosperous new year. After Dec. 16, reach Mark at mhardenpro@gmail.com. On Twitter: @MarkHardenNews

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Daugherty struck the hearts of many when describing how child abuse continues to happen and goes unreported during these times. She

December March 18, 15, 2021 has worked in juvenile law for nine years. “These kiddos are going through a lot, and they have no one,” she said. She pointed to the juvenile bills the Legislature brings to the floor and stressed the importance of them. Mullica, who has experience as a

trauma nurse, explained how work needs to be done for nurses undergoing mental health complications due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He noted many health-care professionals are leaving the field. “We need to create an environment (doctors and nurses) can thrive,” he said.

Winter noted the workplace harassment bills and the effort to change the culture within the workplace, which she hopes bias standard training will accomplish. She also discussed the push to incentivise car pooling and other transportation measures to lower carbon emissions.

Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer talks education.

Rep. Kyle Mullica speaks about Healthcare issues.

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Mayor Meredith Leighty welcomes the crowd to Northglenn’s new recreation facility.

H O L I D AY WORSHIP Join us Christmas Eve for a beautiful candlelight service in the historic St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church. We will sing carols at 6:30 p.m. followed by worship with Holy Eucharist at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome in the Episcopal Church. Anyone who is baptized may partake of the communion bread and wine.

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Help Identify Baby John Doe The case of a baby left under a bush in 2002 unsolved BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Weld County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Unit is asking for help from the communities to identify a baby John Doe found deceased in 2002 outside of L & M Auto Repair in Brighton, according to a press release. The case is one of four unsolved cases. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is also helping with three of the cases. This year, the Weld County Sheriff’s office is partnering with Othram Inc. from Woodlands, Texas, which specializes in forensic DNA evidence, to identify baby John Doe and living relatives by extraction and analysis. Othram Inc. and is also the world’s first private DNA laboratory, according to officials. “It is essential to address what the National Institute of Justice calls the ‘silent mass disaster’ of the tens of thousands of unidentified persons in our country,” said Othram CEO David Mittelman. “However, many of these cases do not have sufficient funding support, and it is an honor to be able to financially assist some of these investigations through our DNASolves platform.” According to officials, employees of L & M Auto Repair arrived to start work in September 2002 when a staff member the body under a bush. Only one clue found. The baby was wrapped in a blue blan-

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newest, an addition that came out of the 2020 Census and the state’s recent population growth. The district is spread across Adams, Weld and Larimer counties. Adams County has the largest share of the population in the district at 456,000, followed by Weld at 248,000 and Larimer at 17,000. Thornton is the city with the largest population in the 8th District at 141,000, followed by Greeley at 108,000. Then there’s Westminster, at 71,000, Commerce City, 62,000, Brighton, at 39,000, and Northglenn at 38,000. It runs from the Northglenn, Thornton and parts of Broomfield

The clues found the baby was wrapped in a blue blanket with the graphic “Skate Bear”.

ket with the graphic “Skate Bear.” The investigator guessed the ancestry could be white, Latino, or Italian with dark hair, weighing about 7 pounds. The child was 21 inches long at the time of his death. According to the pathologist, the baby was born healthy between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. but was unable to determine the cause of death. Othram started a genealogical profile for the baby at a cost of $5,000 for DNA testing and genealogical research. The Weld County Sheriffs Office contributed a portion of the cost but needs help to raise funds for its remaining case work cost. A DNASoves.com crowdfunding account has been established to raise funds to fund the case. To donate, visit DNASolves. com/articles/weld_baby_doe. Any persons with information about baby John Doe contact cold case Detective Byron Kastilahn at 970356-4015 and reference case number WC02-4535. The case is logged under NamUs as UP10386.

along U.S. Highway 85 into Greeley. It includes much of Adams and Weld counties and has the largest percentage of Hispanic people of any of Colorado’s U.S. House districts. The general election race could be a toss-up, as the district has no clear leaning. Forty-four percent of its active voters are registered as unaffiliated, 28 percent as Democrats and 25 percent as Republicans. Other candidates in the primary include Weld County Commissioner Lori Saine, state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer, Giuliana “Jewels” Gray, a wedding photographer and Ryan Gonzalez. If Kulmann wins the primary June 28, she will be the Republican name on the Nov. 8 ticket for the general election.

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The baby John Doe found deceased under a bush in 2002 outside the L & M Auto PHOTO BY BELEN WARD Repair in Brighton.

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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. Eye for art reception More than 200 pieces of artwork are on display for the 2022 Eye for Art “Perspectives” show. The public opening is from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, at Brighton City Hall, 500 S. Fourth Ave. A statement said the show will feature the original artwork of 47 artists, ranging in medium from oils, acrylics, inks and watercolors to photography, digital paintings and jewelry. Featured artists are Leilani Baker, Martín Beauchamp, Madelynne Broyles, Lisa Buckner, Mary Chan, Mona ChristensonFansher, Roxanne Cunningham, Ron Cupps, David Dehoyos, Richard Gallagher, Dean Glorso, Breanna Gutierrez, Edward Hansen, Kathleen Hansen, Mary

Hansen, Andrea Hofmeister, Jay Jaramillo, Bob Kagohara, Linda Kirkendall, Todd Kovach, Lauren Lang, Denise Leck, Pam Lendi, Gail Marchetti, Kary Mayes, Mj Mccafferty, Jason Mckinsey, Rose Murray, Jameson Owens, Susan Owens, Frank Pryor, David Richers, Carra Riley, Frank Romero, Julia Schell,Judyth Schissler, Lori Shields, Carl Steitz, Kirk Stevens, Philip Temmer, Lana Tyler, Phyllis Utter, Dan Walters, Susie Wheeler, Grace Yu and Jamie Zerr-Lockwood. The exhibit is open to the public through April 15 at City Hall. Artwork is available for purchase, except what’s marked “NFS.” After Jan. 7, appointments will be required to view the artwork. To make an appointment, contact David Gallegos, arts and culture coordinator, at dgallegos@ brightonco.gov or 303-655-2176. 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.

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Holiday parade in Brighton BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Families lined up on Main and Bridge streets to watch the beautiful lit up floats at the City of Brighton’s 26th annual Festival Lights Parade on Saturday, December 11th.

The Riverdale animal shelter joined the parade with pets up for adoption. This cute dog gifted wrapped in lights needs a home.

Re-elect Mayor Greg Mills and council members. The 27J school district float lit up with characters and PHOTO BY BELEN WARD lights.

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’Tis the season for injuries Local ERs see increase in holiday-related cases BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Dr. Ben Usatch said while the holidays are all about joy and bringing good cheer, no member of the family is immune to accidents that can result in an unplanned visit to the local ER. Usatch, an emergency medicine physician and medical director for UCHealth Hospital Highlands Ranch, said holiday injuries start early with the cold weather and continue with holiday decoration hanging through to Christmas, when presents are opened and can cause unexpected injuries. Dr. Eric Hill, a HealthOne emergency room physician at the Medical Center of Aurora, said the holiday season is the start of winter, which means more ER visits with people who have slipped and fallen on icy, slippery surfaces. While the Front Range has not had a lot of snowfall and cold weather so far this autumn, Hall said as more snowstorms and cold weather come in early 2022, doctors always anticipate an uptick in urgent care visits. Besides cold weather bringing winter injuries, holiday-related injuries ramp up around Thanksgiving, which is the start of the holiday season, Usatch said. This is the time when families start putting out holiday decorations, hanging lights and signs. Usatch said it is common for family members to venture into hanging lights and signs without someone serving as a spotter under the ladder. Common injuries associated with decoration hanging includes bruises, lacerations and broken bones. “Just be safe and ask someone to serve as a spotter,” Usatch said. “It is easier to have the help there than to fall and break something, get a concussion or have lacerations.” Hill said as Christmas celebrations are held and gifts are given throughout the season, hospitals see a variety of toy-related injuries and issues. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in 2020 there were 198,000 toy-related injuries that required a visit to a U.S. hospital. Of those, males accounted for 57% of those injured and 75% of the total injured people were under age 14. Hill said one of his biggest concerns around the holidays is with

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Interest in martial arts takes Brighton resident to pro ranks BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

It doesn’t matter where Danthony Muniz lands, whether it’s his home in Brighton or the 303 Training Center, in Westminster. He’s had an interest in martial arts for a long time and turned that into a professional contract. “My first pro match was Oct. 30,” he said. “I was able to put on very dominant performances. I took both matches over submission with an armbar and a bow-and-arrow choke. The feeling I had after I won the finals was so immaculate I really can`t put it into words.” Besides martial arts, Muniz is a fan of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. “I was always very interested in martial arts I would always watch the UFC and I wanted to pursue something of that nature,” he said. “So, I walked into a local Jiu Jitsu gym that goes by the name of Frontline Wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu. That was about six years ago. Muniz is 20. “The main reason I wanted to go pro is because I want to have the

chance to take care of my family, and I also want to make a living off doing something that I am passionate about,” he said. “Since I began Jiu-Jitsu, I have seen a lot of growth, and I have also come to see you can achieve anything you put your mind to.” Part of that growth is “a ton of self-confidence” through martial arts. “I have unlocked a whole new side to me, and it feels amazing,” he said. “I can truly say that doing martial arts has kept my head on straight and has saved me from a lot of things.” Aside from more pro fights, Muniz is keeping an eye on a couple of things. “I plan to keep pushing toward my dreams and, hopefully, secure some local sponsorships that I can have represent me and I could do the same for them,” Muniz said. “I switched over to 303 Training Center about a year ago. Since then, I have achieved a purple belt. I have completely changed my game, and I got a whole new mindset -- a very focused and eager mindset to reach some big goals.”

Brighton resident Danthony Muniz, who trains in Westminster, gets ready for his COURTESY PHOTO professional debut.

The pressure is off: Peterson commits to Western Nebraska BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The next thing that could make Brighton High School baseball player Bryce Peterson nervous will be signing his letter of intent in front of family and friends in the spring. He took care of a big part of the nerves by committing to Western Nebraska Community College in Alliance, Nebraska. “I chose WNCC because it provided the best opportunity to grow

as a person and player for my first two years of college,” Peterson said. “I was able to take a visit on campus and see everything the school had to offer. Coach (Mike) Jones was there when I was visiting, along with the players who I got to talk to as well. After other visits before WNCC, I knew that it was the right place when I got there.” In 18 games for the Bulldogs last season, Peterson batted .333. Nine of his 18 hits were for extra bases, and he drove in 10 runs. “Distance did play a role in my

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9. GEOGRAPHY: Which ocean does Bermuda lie in? 10. MATH: What is a prime number? Answers 1. Eight minutes, 20 seconds 2. Lily Tomlin, as telephone operator Ernestine 3. 254 4. Grover Cleveland 5. More than 7,000 6. The legislative branch -- U.S. House and Senate 7. Whitey Ford 8. Pizza 9. Atlantic 10. A number that is only divisible by itself and 1 (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Public Notices call Marley 303-566-4123 Legals 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. 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. 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 Public Notice ORDINANCE NO. INTRODUCED BY: Johnston AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AMENDING AND RE-CODIFYING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF TITLE 13 OF THE BRIGHTON MUNICIPAL CODE WHEREAS, City Council previously approved Ordinance No. 2363, relating to the water dedication and plant investment fees assessed by the City of Brighton and setting forth the effective dates for said dedication and fees; and WHEREAS, by Ordinance No. 2363, City

Council amended Title 13 to align the City’s raw water dedication or fee-in-lieu to align with the City’s cost of water acquisition; and

to the developer and water dedication or fee shall be assessed based on the City’s recommendations.

WHEREAS, City Council has been advised by City staff that certain provisions of Title 13 of the Brighton Municipal Code should be amended and re-codified to effectuate and clarify the intent of City Council in approving Ordinance No. 2363; and

Section 5. As provided in City Charter Section 5.9(A), this Ordinance, either as presented or as amended, shall be published in full as it was adopted prior to taking final action. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five days after its final publication, as provided in City Charter Section 5.8, except as set forth herein.

WHEREAS, City Council supports amending and re-codifying the Brighton Municipal Code to effectuate the intent of Ordinance No. 2363. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS:

INTRODUCED, PASSED ON FIRST READING, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED THIS 7th DAY OF December, 2021. CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO /s/ GREGORY MILLS, Mayor

Section 1: Section 13-4-20 is hereby amended to read as follows:

ATTEST: /s/ NATALIE HOEL, City Clerk

Section 13-4-20. – Supply, application required; connection work, authorization required.

APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ ALICIA CALDERÓN, City Attorney

(a) Any person desiring a supply of water from the City must make application at the office of the Director either in person or through a duly authorized licensed plumber.

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(b) Except for those persons authorized by the City, all persons, including licensed plumbers, are prohibited from connecting water service to any property. (c) Every attachment or connection with the City water system shall be made under authority of the Director. Section 2: The following amendments shall be effective for final plats approved after January 1, 2022. Section 3: Section 13-4-90(g) through (i) is hereby repealed and reserved for future use if needed. Section 4: Section 13-4-10 is hereby repealed and enacted to read as follows: Section 13-4-10. – Water dedication or fee-inlieu required. (a) A dedication of water rights is required unless the City Council has previously granted by signed agreement the right to pay a fee-in-lieu. The water rights dedication or fee-in-lieu amount for single family detached shall be assessed as follows (based on Firm Yield analysis by City or City designated consultant): Units/Acre Acre-Feet/Unit Lieu/Unit 3 or less 0.58 $34,359 4 0.56 $33,174 5 0.47 $27,842 6 0.46 $27,250 7 0.42 $24,880 8 or 9 0.40 $23,696 10 0.39 $23,103 11 0.38 $22,511 12 or more 0.36 $21,326

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ORDINANCE NO. INTRODUCED BY: Humbert AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AMENDING SECTION 3-8-90 OF THE BRIGHTON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING BIDDING PROCEDURES FOR CONTRACTS AND PROCUREMENT OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES WHEREAS, City Council previously adopted Resolutions Nos. 01-107 and 2020-32, relating to the application and implementation of Chapter 3 of the Brighton Municipal Code regarding contracts and procurement; and WHEREAS, City Council recognizes that the policies set forth in Resolution Nos. 01-107 and 2020-32 assist City staff in the application and implementation of the requirements and processes set forth in Chapter 3 of the Brighton Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, City staff have relied on Resolution No. 01-107 in the procurement and contracting of operation and capital equipment and Resolution 2020-32 for software renewals; and WHEREAS, City Council supports modifying the Brighton Municipal Code in conformance with the policies set forth in Resolution Nos. 01-107 and 2020-32. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: City Council hereby ratifies all contract renewals and amendments previously executed by City staff in accordance with Resolution Nos. 01-107 and 2020-32. Section 2: Section 3-8-90 of the Brighton Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding subsection (b) to read as follows:

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(Special consideration for dedication amount or fee-in-lieu may be granted at the discretion of the Utilities Director and approved by Council for proposed and proven water conservation measures resulting in lower demand volumes than shown on this table.) (c) A dedication of water rights is required unless the City Council has previously granted by signed agreement the right to pay a fee-in-lieu. The water dedication amount for all other developments, including, but not limited to commercial, industrial, mixed use, public land donation, parks, and common areas, the owner shall provide to the City an acceptable water resource report authored by a registered professional engineer experienced in water resources that estimates the amount of water needed to support and irrigate said development. The report shall also include a firm yield analysis of the water rights to be dedicated. The City will review the report and if determined appropriate, the water dedication or fee shall be assessed based on the engineer’s report. If the City’s water right consultant disagrees with the engineer’s report, the City will provide an analysis

Section 3-8-90. – Bidding procedure required for contracts and procurement of supplies and services. (a) All materials, supplies, equipment, services and construction contracts, except as otherwise provided in this Article, with an estimated cost greater than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) but less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00), shall be awarded through formal bid procedures or the formal RFP process by the City Manager. All materials, supplies, equipment, service and construction contracts, except as otherwise provided in this Article, with an estimated cost of greater than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00), shall be awarded through the formal bid process or the formal RFP process by the City Counsel. After due notice inviting bids, purchase orders and contracts shall be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. (b) All operational expenses, capital equipment items, and all software, maintenance, and cloud renewals which are included in the annual budget and which have been approved by the City Council through the formal budget process may proceed through the requisite procurement process without additional approval by the City Council and may be signed by the City Manager, so long as all of the requirements and processes for City contracting and procurement as set forth in Chapter 3 of the Brighton Municipal Code have been satisfied and so long as the cost of the item does not exceed the approved budgeted amount. City Council approval is required if the item exceeds the approved budgeted amount, if the item is not as originally budgeted, or if special circumstances exist which necessitate City Council approval. Section 3. As provided in City Charter Section 5.9(A), this Ordinance, either as presented or as amended, shall be published in full as it was adopted prior to taking final action. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five days after its final publication, as provided in City Charter Section 5.8.

/s/ GREGORY MILLS, Mayor

c/o Jamie L. Jost Kelsey H. Wasylenky Jost Energy Law, P.C. Attorneys for Applicant 3511 Ringsby Court, Unit 103 Denver, Colorado 80216 (720) 446-5620 jjost@jostenergylaw.com kwasylenky@jostenergylaw.com

ATTEST: /s/ NATALIE HOEL, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ ALICIA CALDERÓN, City Attorney Legal Notice No. BSB1128 First Publication: December 15, 2021 Last Publication: December 15, 2021 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Legal Notice No. BSB1130 First Publication: December 15, 2021 Last Publication: December 15, 2021 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice BEFORE THE OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

Metropolitan Districts

IN THE MATTER OF THE PROMULGATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF FIELD RULES TO GOVERN OPERATIONS FOR THE NIOBRARA FORMATION, WATTENBERG FIELD, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO

NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT

CAUSE NO. 407 DOCKET NO. 210900160 TYPE: SPACING NOTICE OF HEARING Great Western Operating Company, LLC (Operator No. 10110) (“Applicant”) filed an Application with the Commission for an order to establish a designated horizontal wellbore spacing units, 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 8: E½E½ Section 9:W½W½ Section 16: W½W½ Section 17: 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: February 1, 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: January 3, 2022 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 January 3, 2022, 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

INTRODUCED, PASSED ON FIRST READING, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED THIS 7th DAY OF December, 2021.

By Mimi Larsen, Commission Secretary

CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO

Great Western Operating Company, LLC

Dated: November 30, 2021

Public Notice

NOTICE is hereby given that Wyndham Hill Metropolitan District No. 1 of Weld County, Colorado, will make final payment at 2500 Arapahoe Avenue, Suite 220, Boulder, Colorado, on December 30, 2021, at the hour of 12:00 p.m. to the following Contractors: Powell Restoration Inc. of Commerce City, Colorado, Lawson Construction of Longmont, Colorado and Asphalt Specialties of Henderson, Colorado for all work done by said contractor in construction of work on the Wyndham Hill Metro District Filing 9 Phase 1 and Phase 2 Projects located in the County of Weld, State of Colorado. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors or their subcontractors, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefor has not been paid by the contractors or their subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim, to Wyndham Hill Metropolitan District No. 1 at the above address on or before the date and time hereinabove shown for final payment. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release Wyndham Hill Metropolitan District No. 1, its directors, officers, agents, and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WYNDHAM HILL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 By:Jon R. Lee President of the Board Legal Notice No. BSB1121 First Publication: December 15, 2021 Last Publication: December 22, 2021 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Commerce City Sentinel Express Fort Lupton Press

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice District Court, Adams County, Colorado 1100 Judicial Center Dr. Brighton, CO 80601 In the Matter of the Estate of: Mary Lou Churches a/k/a Mary L. Churches a/k/a Mary Churches, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR031172 Tony C. Rossi #45051 Rossi Law, LLC 6215 Corporate Dr, Ste 101 Colorado Springs, CO 80919 Phone: (303) 859-4173 Email: Tony@RossiLawLLC.com NOTICE OF NON-APPEARANCE HEARING BY PUBLICATION A hearing on the PETITION FOR ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY AND FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued: Proof of publication will be filed upon completion. Date of Hearing: February 7, 2022. Time: 8:00 a.m. Address: 1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton, CO 80601 Legal Notice No. BSB1127 First Publication: December 15, 2021 Last Publication: December 29, 2021 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade 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

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Public Notices 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

Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles 1977 Chevy Van VIN 164071 1978 Chevy Van VIN 155931 1995 Dodge Van VIN 531926

Legal Ad No.: BSB1125 First Publication: December 15, 2021 Last Publication: December 15, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

T&R AUTO REPAIR IS SELLING 303-659-6747 08 MERCURY MILAN VIN ENDING IN 654251

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Legal Notice No. BSB1101 First Publication: December 8, 2021 Last Publication: December 22, 2021 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice Abandoned Vehicle Sale Tri-County Auto Recovery LLC 720-298-7466

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Legal Notice No. BSB1120 First Publication: December 15, 2021 Last Publication: December 15, 2021 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Notice to Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Dorothy Heinz, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30954 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 15, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. /s/ Thomas A. Rodriguez, #30377, Personal Representative Lathrop GPM, LLP, 1515 Wynkoop Street, Suite 600 Denver, Colorado 80202 Legal Notice No. BSB1117 First Publication: December 15, 2021 Last Publication: December 29, 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 Case Number: 2021PR31047 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.

Attorney for Vicki L. Pavelsek,

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.

Lisa Vrbas-Hart, Personal Representative C/O Peek Goldstone, LLC, 822 7th Street Suite 520 Greeley, Colorado 80631

Legal Ad No.: BSB1131 First Publication: December 15, 2021 Last Publication: December 15, 2021 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

/s/Duly signed original on file Casey L. Williams, Esq., #39117

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

Estate of Raymond Michael Forehand; a/k/a Raymond M. Forehand, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30959

Public Notice

Casey L. Williams, Esq., #39117 Attorney for Vicki L. Pavelsek, Personal Representative

Public Notice

Legal Notice No. BSB1088 First Publication: December 1, 2021 Last Publication: December 15, 2021 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

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Dated November 18, 2021.

Legal Notice No. BSB1086 First Publication: December 1, 2021 Last Publication: December 15, 2021 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

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

Abandoned Vehicle Sale

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Personal Representative 203 Telluride Street, #400 Brighton, CO 80601

NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of DOROTHY A. NELSON, also known as DOROTHY ANN NELSON, also known as DOROTHY NELSON, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 31157 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 15, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Susan L. Carter, Personal Representative 10081 Yates Street Westminster, CO 80031 Legal Notice No.BSB1123 First Publication: December 15, 2021 Last Publication: December 29, 2021 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade 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 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO Adams County Justice Center 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, Colorado 80601 In the Matter of the Determination of Heirs or Devisees or Both and of Interests in Property of: KATHERINE L. McMORROW AND MARGARET L. McMORROW, Deceased Attorney for the Petitioner: BRICE STEELE, #26265 LAW OFFICES OF BRICE STEELE, P.C. 25 South 4th Avenue Brighton, Colorado 80601-2029 Telephone: 303-659-3171 Fax: 303-659-5053 E-mail: brice@steelepc.com NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION TO INTERESTED PERSONS AND OWNERS BY

DESCENT OR SUCCESSION PURSUANT TO § 15-12-1303, C.R.S. To all interested persons and owners by descent or succession (List all names of interested persons and owners by descent or succession): Frances Widhalm, Anne Doerr, Nora Phillips, Kevin Widhalm, Patrick Widhalm, Mary L. Wilmetti, Vernon L. Sava, Donald F. Sava, Greg Sava, Brad Sava A petition has been filed alleging that the above decedent(s) died leaving the following property (including legal description if real property): Description of Property Property 1 Mineral Interest – That part of the Northwest ¼ of Section 12, Township 1 South, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M. lying West of the Burlington and Colorado Railroad, except those portions described in Book 44 at Page 343, Book 146 at Page 493, Book 459 at Page 191, and Book 634 at Page 439 Property 2 Property 3 Property 4 Location of Property Adams County The hearing on the petition will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued: Date: February 2, 2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Courtroom or Division: T1 Address: VIRTUAL HEARING VIA WEBEX The hearing will take approximately one hour Note: • You must answer the petition on or before the hearing date and time specified above. • Within the time required for answering the petition, all objections to the petition must be in writing, filed with the court and served on the petitioner and any required filing fee must be paid. • The hearing shall be limited to the petition, the objections timely filed and the parties answering the petition in a timely manner. If the petition is not answered and no objections are filed, the court may enter a decree without a hearing. Legal Notice No. BSB1118 First Publication: December 15, 2021 Last Publication: December 29, 2021 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mohammad Hakim Masad aka Mohammad Masad, Deceased Case No. 2021PR031080 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Adams County District Court on or before April 15, 2022 or the claims may be forever barred. Zakya Ahadi, Personal Representative c/o CHAYET & DANZO, LLC 650 S. Cherry St., #710 Denver, CO 80246 (303) 355-8500 Legal Notice No. BSB1114 First Publication: December 15, 2021 Last Publication: December 29, 2021 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Romano Marini, also known as Ray Marini, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 31170 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 15, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Thomas L. Beckmann, Personal Representative P.O. Box 978 Longmont, CO 80502-0978 Loren Brunetti, Personal Representative 12735 Home Farm Drive, Westminster, CO 80234 Legal Notice No. BSB1136 First Publication: December 15, 2021 Last Publication: December 29, 2021 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice 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 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.

Personal Representative 15451 Village Circle Brighton, CO 80603

MICHAEL CRAIG CODERRE, Personal Representative 1136 Sawgrass Pointe Drive Orlando, FL 32824

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Legal Notice No. BSB1105 First Publication: December 8, 2021 Last Publication: December 22, 2021 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS PATRICK ROBERT BETTALE, also known as PATRICK R. BETTALE, also known as PATRICK BETTALE, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 31109 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

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

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of: Catherine Lauraine Garcia, Deceased Case number: 2021 PR 31153

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

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 Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of: ANTHONY RUBY, also known as ANTHONY F. RUBY, also known as ANTHONY FELIX RUBY, Deceased

Legal Ad No.: BSB1096 First Publication: December 1, 2021 Last Publication: December 15, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robert Eugene Benson, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR334 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 15, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Mae E. Benson, Personal Representative

Case Number: 2021 PR 31156 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 15, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Carmen Ruby, Personal Representative 12045 Ivanhoe Court Brighton, CO 80602 Legal Notice No.BSB1124 First Publication: December 15, 2021 Last Publication: December 29, 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

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Aura Enciso Nale Johnson, a/k/a Aura Johnson, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR341 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. Louie Casem, Personal Representative 6940 S Robertsdale Way Aurora, CO 80016

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

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Name Changes

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

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

The petition requests that the name of Brenda Lucy Moreno be changed to Brenda Gurule Moreno Case No.: 21 C 1782 By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. BSB1133 First Publication: December 15, 2021 Last Publication: December 29, 2021 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

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Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Rickey Dean Applehans a/k/a Rick Applehans a/k/a Rick D. Applehans a/k/a Rickey D. Applehans, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 349 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 15, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Gregory E. Applehans,

Public notice is given on December 7, 2021 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Adams County Court.

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on November 19, 2021 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Adams County Court. The petition requests that the name of Alfonso Vazquez Vargas be changed to Alfonso Vazquez-Vargas Case number: 21C1586 By: Deputy Clerk

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the rosters was crazy to see in front of me, and I’m just thankful that I got an opportunity during this time,” Peterson said. He wants to study business man-

agement and turn that into running or owning a business with his sister later on. “Being committed heading into the spring season definitely take some weight off of the shoulders,” Peterson said. “Even with that, we still have to go compete and have another great playoff

caliber season. “I’m more excited than nervous about heading into college soon,” he continued. “I think it will focus me onto the things that I can truly accomplish with the right opportunities. I’d like to thank God first and foremost for this opportunity and also thank my

parents, sister and anyone who has been by my side to drive me to this point. “Definitely can’t forget to live out every moment of my senior year even with the future ahead of me, and I can’t wait for the memories I am going to create this year.”

Boys basketball: Broomfield turns back ThunderHawks BY JONATHAN MANESS SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

HENDERSON – It has been a challenging start to the 2021-2022 season for the Prairie View boys basketball team. The ThunderHawks powered through a difficult non-league schedule to start the season 3-5, with three of the five losses coming against powerhouses in the state. Two of the losses were to Class

Scoreboard Eagle Ridge Academy Boys basketball Eagle Ridge won its second straight game of the young season, a 60-59 squeaker at Denver School of Science and Technology/Green Valley Ranch. Samir Sharza had 18 points to pace the Raptors. Johnson Asamonye added 13. No stats were available for

4A defending state champion Mead (76-46) and Class 5A, No. 8-ranked Eaglecrest (77-51) in the always competitive Highlands Ranch Tip-Off Classic. PVHS did pick up a pair of wins in the tournament beating Mountain Range (72-50) and Bear Creek (56-54). “It has been a hard schedule, but we feel it’s going to help us in the long run,” Prairie View coach Damien Romero said. The ThunderHawks struggled to stay with a streaking Broomfield

(4-0) squad. The undefeated Eagles doubled up PVHS 76-38 with an allaround dominating performance. BHS shot lights out with an astounding 57 percent from the field and suffocated Prairie View with its defense and rebounding. Dominic Marrujo hit a pair of treys and scored a four-point play to keep the ThunderHawks close in the first half, but Broomfield ended the half on a 12-point run to push the lead to 38-22. Angelo Padilla, Tyson Roberts

and Marrujo each scored hardearned baskets for Prairie View in the second half against Broomfield’s stifling defense. “We have a lot of talent, but we need to limit the mistakes,” Romero said. The ThunderHawks added another win on Saturday, topping Thornton 56-40. Prairie View will be back in action Tuesday, Jan. 4, when it hosts non-league opponent Silver Creek at 7 p.m.

Eagle Ridge. The Warriors made it 3-for-3 by beating Strive Prep Smart 103-24 in Brighton Dec. 9. Hunter Hill led the scoring for ERA with 189 points. Peyton Torres added 16. Girls basketball Brianna Gelok scored 15 points to lead Eagle Ridge to a 49-34 win at DSST-Green Valley Ranch Dec. 7. Megan Derby added 12. Julia DeLorenzo pulled down 12 rebounds. Christian Seifert scored 14. Colton Onken added 13, while Cameron Seifert and

James Kyren Allen added a dozen. No stats were available for the Ocelotls.

for state, has the new mark in the 100- breast stroke (1:08.36). She had the previous record that lasted for a year. Izzy Perkins, Reiner, Aten and Mallory O’Keefe set a new mark of 1;51.9 in the 200- medley relay. The 200- freestyle relay team (Reiner, Perkins, O’Keefe and Aten) broke a 7-year-old mark by posting a time of 1;42.242. And the 400- freestyle relay team (Perkins, Reiner, O’Keefe and Anna Jorstad) set a new mark of 3:50.31. Emma Linscombe made it to state in the 100- breast stroke.

Brighton High School Girls swimming Brighton’s swim season just started. But in the first two meets, BHS swimmers set five new school records. Emily Aten, who qualified for the state meet later this winter, broke the school record in the 100yard butterfly. Her time was 58.81. Makenna Reiner, who also qualified

Public Notices Legal Notice No. BSB1122 First Publication: December 15, 2021 Last Publication: December 29, 2021 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on December 7, 2021 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Adams County Court. The petition requests that the name of Lance Eldon Isaac be changed to Lancelot Pankosmios Everyman Case No.: 21 C 1761

represented to the Court that said child are alleged to be dependent and neglected; for the reasons set forth more fully in said petition, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference for greater certainty. You are further notified that the parent-child legal relationship may be terminated by this action, if prayed for in the petition. You are further notified that the Court has set said petition for hearing on the 24th day of January, 2022, at the hour of 3:50 pm. You are hereby notified to be and appear, at said time, before this Court located at the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601. Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 7th day of December, 2021.

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Alana Percy Clerk of the District Court

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Children Services (Adoption/Guardian/Other) Public Notice STATE OF COLORADO COUNTY OF ADAMS IN THE DISTRICT COURT Division D1 No. 21JV270 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE INTEREST OF: Jeramiah (“J.J.”) James McMinn, Kamilla Fant, Edward Tucker, Jacob Tucker Children, and Concerning Keras McMinn, John Doe, Jason Fant, Alan Tucker Respondents SUMMONS To the parents, guardian, or other respondents named above, GREETINGS: John Doe, Jason Fant, Alan Tucker You are hereby notified that a verified petition has been filed in the above named Court in which it is

Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601 Case Number: 21JV61 Div: D1 Ctrm: Child: Maverick Gutierrez Respondents: Kayla Peterson, Marvin Gutierrez, John Doe Attorney or Party Without Attorney: Katherine Gregg Address: 11860 Pecos St. Westminster, CO 80234 Phone Number: (720) 523-2950 Fax Number: (720)-523-2951 Atty. Reg. #: 35819 ORDER OF ADVISEMENT NOTICE TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENTS: Kayla Peterson, Marvin Gutierrez 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 D1 of the District Court in and for the County of Adams,

Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, Colorado, on the 2nd day of , February 2022, at the hour of 9:50 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 8th day of December, 2021. BY THE COURT: District Court Judge/Magistrate ANY ORDER OR JUDGMENT OF A MAGISTRATE ENTERED IN A PROCEEDING IN WHICH CONSENT IS NECESSARY IS ISSUED WITH CONSENT AND ANY APPEAL MUST BE TAKEN

PURSUANT TO C.R.M. 7(B). ANY ORDER OR JUDGMENT OF A MAGISTRATE ENTERED IN A PROCEEDING IN WHICH CONSENT IS NOT NECESSARY MUST BE APPEALED NO LATER THAN FOURTEEN DAYS SUBSEQUENT TO THE FINAL ORDER OR JUDGMENT IF THE PARTIES ARE PRESENT WHEN THE MAGISTRATES ORDER IS ENTERED, OR TWENTY-ONE DAYS FROM THE DATE THE FINAL ORDER OR JUDGMENT IS MAILED OR OTHERWISE TRANSMITTED TO THE PARTIES, PURSUANT TO C.R.M. 7(A). AN APPEAL MAY BE SOUGHT ONLY IF THIS ORDER CONSTITUTES A FINAL ORDER FULLY RESOLVING A CLAIM OR ISSUE. SEE C.R.M. 6; C.R.M. 7. Legal Notice No. BSB1134 First Publication: December 15, 2021 Last Publication: December 15, 2021 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601 Children: Ayden Staff, Isaiah Staff, Mellanie Palmer Respondents: Alyssa Staff, Ryan Galvin, Orlando Juan Martinez, Elijah Palmer, John Doe Special Respondent: Renee Staff Attorney or Party Without Attorney: Katherine Gregg Address: 11860 Pecos St. Westminster, CO 80234 Phone Number: (720) 523-2950 Fax Number: (720)-523-2951 Atty. Reg. #: 35819

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.

ORDER OF ADVISEMENT NOTICE TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENTS: Alyssa Staff, Ryan Galvin, Orlando Juan Martinez, Elijah Palmer 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 S of the District Court in and for the County of Adams, Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, Colorado, on the 3rd and 4th 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 child, that the parent-child legal relationship which exists between you and the

If you have any questions concerning the foregoing advisement, you should immediately contact either your legal counsel or the Court. Done and signed this 2nd day of December, 2021. BY THE COURT: District Court Judge/Magistrate Legal Notice No. BSB1116 First Publication: December 15, 2021 Last Publication: December 15, 2021 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

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