STANDARD BLADE B R I G H T O N
SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1903
75cI
VOLUME 119
Issue 6
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 10, 2022
CELEBRATING COLLEGE CHOICE
GOP candidates seek to unseat Bennett 8 candidate meet with the community of Fort Lupton BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Family and friends take pictures as Riverdale Ridge High School Senior Molly Lancaster is surrounded by friends and teammates Feb. 3 in the school’s gymnasium. Lancaster, who will be attending Fort Hayes State University in Kansas, was PHOTO BY SCOTT TAYLOR among eight fellow students who signed letters of intent. See more on page 14.
Ex-Adams County deputy convicted in sex-assault case STAFF REPORTS
Sentencing for a former Adams County Sheriff’s Department sergeant is set for 9 a.m. April 7. in connection with a sex-assault conviction. An Adams County jury also returned a guilty verdict of unlawful sexual contact against 34-year-old Michael Benson. The jury made its decision on Jan. 31 after a six-day trial. A press statement from the 17th Judicial District said the victim was working as a civilian employee at the jail. Benson was her supervisor. According to the statement, Benson “spent an unusual amount of time with her at work and that his conduct included dirty jokes,
flirting and inappropriate comments in the workplace.” This happened between February and July 2018. “The victim testified that the defendant became more aggressive, leading to the conduct encompassed by the charges in this case, including touching her intimate parts, forcing her to touch his penis, and ultimately digitally penetrating her,” the statement said. The victim testified that she was desperate to become an Adams County sheriff’s deputy, and she was attempting to enter the academy when these incidents occurred. According to the statement, the victim said she was fearful that speaking out could damage her ability to become an academy cadet.
Follow us at: facebook.com/brightonblade
Contact us at 303-566-4100 INSIDE THIS ISSUE
OBITUARIES LOCAL SPORTS LEGALS CLASSIFIEDS
Benson lost his job in September 2018. The Commerce City and Brighton Sexual Assault Task Force conducted the criminal investigation. “Mr. Benson used his position of power to force himself upon a subordinate and sexually assault her,” said DA Brian Mason in the statement. “Such a crime is outrageous on its face, but it is particularly reprehensible coming from a sheriff’s deputy. We will not tolerate this behavior. My office will prosecute those who commit these crimes without fear or favor, including when it occurs in jail by a member of law enforcement. I applaud the victim for her courage in coming forward and am grateful to the jury for returning a just verdict.”
LOCAL
2 •Pandemic has been a 3 boon to conservation 14 17 • Page 3 18
SPORTS • Brighton’s new football coach a familiar face
• Page 14
The eight Republican candidates running to take Democrat Michael Bennett’s seat in the U.S, Senate couldn’t agree on whether Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, the Kentucky Republican and former Senate President, would get their support. “I think it may be time for a fresh face,” said Denver native Joe O’ Dea at a Feb. 3 candidate forum hosted by the Republican Women of Weld County. Colorado Christian University Professor Greg Moore said he viewed the Kentucky senator differently. “As majority leader, and now as the minority leader, he’s the guy who gets the job done,” Moore said. All eight GOP candidates for Bennett’s seat on the U.S. Senate attended: Eli Bremer, Gino Campana, Deborah Flora, Ron Hanks, Daniel Hendricks, Gregory Moore, Joe O’Dea, and Peter Yu. Hosted by the Republican Women of Weld County, the event was sponsored by Weld Strong and Roche Contractors. The forum was moderated by George Brauchler, the current district attorney for the 18th Judicial District. Weld County Sheriff Steve Reams was in charge of time-keeping. Brauchler challenged the candidates across a broad range of topics, from oil and gas to sending troops to Ukraine, the debate over the elections 1887 Electoral Act, and whether 2020’s presidential was election stolen. The Republican primary is in June and the general election is on Nov. 8. Brauchler asked if the candidates would willingly back Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, noting that the Kentucky senator successfully passed President Trump’s landmark SEE GOP, P7
WWW.THEBRIGHTONSTANDARDBLADE.COM
2 Brighton Standard Blade
February 10, 2022
Our Family Helping Your Family
24-Hour Phone Lines 303-654-0112 • 303-857-2290 Brighton: 75 S. 13th Avenue Obituaries, Arrangements and Resources Online at
taborfuneralhome.com
RIGGI
allieventcenter.com
Jamie Lynn Riggi
June 25, 1984 - January 31, 2022
Jamie was born and raised in Brighton, CO to Arlin Riggi and Susan (Rust) Riggi and was the older sister of Cortney Riggi. Jamie was blessed to have a baby girl in February of 2011, her beloved Mya Sue Riggi. While growing up in Brighton, Jamie attended Zion Lutheran School and Brighton Charter. She played a variety of sports like Volleyball and Basketball. Jamie graduated from Brighton Charter High School in 2003. Jamie loved helping others, and treated all those she loved as if they were family. Jamie was a one-of-a- kind friend who was always willing to lend a hand. Anyone who knew Jamie, knows she was a World Class Hugger. She loved her time spent taking care of children at Zion daycare before moving onto taking care of customers at Chili’s for several years. Jamie grew up loving to camp, fish and four wheel and continued to share this love for nature with her Daughter Mya. Jamie
and Mya loved finding new ponds to fish in during the summer. Jamie is survived by her daughter, Mya; father, Arlin (Debra) Riggi; sister, Cortney; nephew, Liam; step-brother and sister, Matt and Jessie; grandmother, Patricia; grandparents, Charlotte and Bob and Bill and Dee; multiple loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Jamie was preceded into death by her aunt, Cheryl; grandfather, Jake; mother, Susan; and grandfather, Harold. Funeral Services were held on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Tabor Funeral Home, Brighton, CO with Interment on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Elmwood Cemetery in Brighton. Memorials may be made for Jamie’s daughter, Mya at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/ memorial-fund-for-mya-sue?utm_ source=customer&utm_medium=copy_ link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1
Jon Dee Riedl
RIEDL
November 12, 1940 - January 20, 2022
Jon Dee Riedl, age 81, died on January 30, 2022 at his home in Brighton, Colorado. He was born on November 12, 1940 to John W. Riedl and Margaret I. Riedl (Mattingley) on their farm outside LaPlata, Missouri (Adair County). He had one sister, Nannie Ellen. Jon married Norma Jean Alger on April 17, 1959 in Kirksville, Missouri. Three children Jon David, Beth Ann, Alan Douglas were born into this union. They later divorced. Jon married Elaine M. Mutschler on February 27, 1981 in Salina Ks. They had a daughter, Jennifer Marie. DECKER
Jon was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Nannie Ellen; son, Alan, and former wife; Norma. Survivors: Include his wife Elaine of Brighton; Son, Jon Riedl of AZ; Daughter, Beth Greene (Pam Fleming) of TX; daughter, Jennifer Riedl-Obey (Bobby) of Aurora, CO. Grandchildren: Tyrone & Vycktoria Obey of Brighton; nephew, Tom Tuder (Cheryl) of Colorado Springs; several cousins and many friends.
Memory
Jon has chosen cremation. No immediate service is planned. Tabor-Rice, Brighton is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers: Memorial to Special Olympics of Colorado or charity of your choice, or plant a tree.
Jacquelyn Sue “Jackie” (Crawmer) Decker December 27, 1959 - January 29, 2022
Jacque Crawmer-Decker passed away after a prolonged illness in her home with husband, Tom, by her side. Jacque grew up in Henderson, Colorado and attended Brighton Public Schools.
daughters Kandy and Kristy and their families, sisters Judy Anderson and Sheila Steinberg, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
She is survived by her husband, Tom, twin
STANDARD BLADE B R I G H T O N
SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1903
75cI
A publication of
Contact us: 143 S. Second Pl., Brighton, CO 80401 - 303-566-4100 Mailing Address: 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, CO 80110 Phone: 303-566-4100 Web: TheBrightonBlade.com To subscribe call 303-566-4100
In Loving
Place an Obituary for Your Loved One. 303-566-4100 obituaries@coloradocommunitymedia.com Self placement available online at thebrightonblade.com
She was preceded by her parents, Jack and Fern Crawmer and sister Sharon.
LINDA SHAPLEY Publisher lshapley@coloradocommunitymedia.com
TERESA ALEXIS Marketing Consultant Classified Sales
LISA SCHLICHTMAN Editor-in-Chief
talexis@coloradocommunitymedia.com
SCOTT TAYLOR Metro North Editor
abrooks@coloradocommunitymedia.com
lSchlichtman@coloradocommunitymedia.com
staylor@coloradocommunitymedia.com
LINDSAY NICOLETTI Operations/ Circulation Manager lnicoletti@coloradocommunitymedia.com
AUDREY BROOKS Business Manager ERIN FRANKS Production Manager efranks@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Columnists & Guest Commentaries Columnist opinions are not necessarily those of the Blade. We welcome letters to the editor. Please include your full name, address and the best number to reach you by telephone.
Brighton Standard Blade (USPS 65180) A legal newspaper of general circulation in Brighton, Colorado, Brighto Standard Blade is published weekly on Thursday by Colorado Community Media, 143 S. 2nd Pl., Brighton CO 80601. .
Email letters to staylor@coloradocommunitymedia.com
PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID AT Brighton and additional mailing offices.
Deadline Wed. for the following week’s paper. To opt in or out of delivery please email us at circulation@ coloradocommunitymedia.com
POSTMASTER: Send address change to: Brighton Standard Blade, 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225, Englewood, CO 80110
Check out our business directories!
Brighton Standard Blade 3
February 10, 2022
Pandemic proves a boon for conserving land Record numbers pursuing conservation easements as land, water prices increase BY JASON BLEVINS THE COLORADO SUN
Tony Caligiuri was ready for it to fall apart. Instead, the pandemic gave conservation in Colorado a boost. Soaring land values, spiking prices for water, legislation boosting incentives for landowners who protect their land and growing pressure to develop open land has fueled a record year for conservation easements in Colorado. “We were bracing ourselves for the whole business to collapse, but it’s done the exact opposite,” said Caligiuri, the head of Colorado Open Lands, which has protected 637,000 acres in 668 easements since 1981. The past year has been the busiest ever for the nonprofit Colorado Open Lands. And the coming year looks even busier. “The incentives have never been better and we have never seen this much demand in 40 years,” said Caligiuri, whose group has merged with five other land trusts in the past five years. “It’s just been exponential growth. We have a waiting list of 100 projects. Demand is growing
faster than we can keep up.” Only a few years ago, Colorado Open Lands was handling about six easements a year. Now they are doing 25 deals with landowners who are earning more to forever protect their land from development. Last year, Colorado Open Lands launched a campaign to raise $3 million to support landowners pursuing easements. The trust has recently hired five new employees for both conservation work and stewarding land that is set aside for conservation. Bob Warner’s parents started farming and ranching near Fort Lupton more than a century ago. He was born on the farm 85 years ago. The Colorado State University graduate and Air Force pilot who flew for Continental Airlines for 38 years grows hay, alfalfa and corn on about 1,500 acres. He raises cattle there, too. From his home he can see the farmhouse where he was born and the one-room schoolhouse where he learned to read and write. Now he’s locking up his land in a conservation easement that will keep his family’s fields forever filled with cattle, grasses and corn. He spent 46 years serving on boards for three conservation districts that overlap his property, including the Platte Valley Conservation District, the West Adams Conservation
Bob Warner’s ranch foreman Patrick Hladky, coaxes calves across the road to where they will pasture with their mothers. PHOTOS BY KATHRYN SCOTT, SPECIAL TO THE COLORADO SUN
District and the Southeast Weld Conservation District. “I’ve spent a lot of years working to keep land in conservation and in agriculture in perpetuity,” he said. “I guess now it’s my turn.” This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com. The Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.
Bob Warner spends a morning checking on his cattle and on the men who are working his family ranch near Fort Lupton, Colorado. “The cows are kind of like children-they run and play and have foot races. I just like to be around them.”
Restorative justice key in Mason’s office BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The subject of restorative justice took a chunk of the center stage during 17th Judicial District Attorney Brian Mason’s “Coffee with the DA” discussion at Reunion Coffee House in Commerce City on Jan. 26. “One of the things we do is keep people out of the criminal justice system,” Mason said. “For some, their crimes don’t apply. But for lower-level crimes, for those who feel a sense of desperation, we can send people to an intensive, twoyear program.” Within three years of completing the program, Mason said 97 percent of those graduates do not return to the criminal justice
system. One piece of that effort is the Community Uplift Partnership program at the coffee house. The program targets Borrego 15- to 24-year-olds. The CUP website said the age group “makes big decisions that impact the course of their lives” and “can be involved with high-risk behavior susceptible to criminal offenses.” The restorative piece helps those just out of jail find work or housing. “We want them to be successful,” Mason said. “When they leave the system, they don’t have jobs. That makes it hard. People can serve their time, but they can’t get jobs
89
$ Hwy. 85 and Bromley Lane Brighton, CO 80601
95
303-659-6844
Appointments Available
or housing. We want to focus on talking about housing. We want to give people someplace to go and not get in trouble.” “You’ll see kids here at 3:00 every afternoon,” said CUP Executive Director Maria Borrego. “They need a healthy place where people will support them.” Those who get into the CUP program start by attending a 12-week course that includes lunch and skill development, such as leadership training, practical life skills and character development. Then CUP helps them find jobs so they can move up to the next best job suitable for the participant. Among other things, CUP’s website says it’s looking for people who aren’t in school and who are “overwhelmed to find their first job.”
BUY FOUR SELECT Complimentary TIRES, GET A Two-wheel $70 REBATE Alignment Service with the purchase of 4 tires.
Valid on Quick Lane®-installed retail purchases only. Requires presentation of competitor’s current price ad/offer on exact tire sold by Quick Lane within 30 days after purchase. See your Quick Lane Service Advisor for details through 2.28.22. Expires Only. 12/31/20 Valid at named Quick Lane®
TR01Q
Dealer installed retail purchases only. Check and adjust camber and toe. Additional parts and labor *Dealer-installed retail purchases only.may Not be valid on prior required on some vehicles. See Quick Lane Manager for be Purchases. Offer valid 11/1/20 to 12/31/20. Cannot details. Offer valid Exp 2.28.22See QuickLane combined with with any Coupon. other rebate/Offer.
Manager for Details.
Borrego and her husband come from such an environment. She was a parent at age 23. Most male members of her husband’s family were in gangs. Her husband eventually earned his GED. “I came from an immigrant home,” Borrego said. “We did this through our church (Land Place Church in Commerce City). Some say we can’t relate to them. I don’t know any new ways to get through to young kids.” But she does know a standard way to get through to just about anyone. “We’re thinking about new technology. But human connection? It’s no different than it was when I was a kid,” she said. “There’s no technology involved with human connection.”
• Synthetic Blend Oil Change • Tire Rotation & Pressure Check • Brake Inspection • Vehicle Check-Up • Fluid Top-Off • Battery Test • Filter Check • Belts and Hoses Check
95 59 HAVE YOUR BATTERY $
TESTED AT NO CHARGE*
Up to five quarts of Motorcraft® Oil and Motorcraft or Omnicraft™
filter.have Taxes, vehicles andyou disposal Be sure you thediesel starting power need.fees extra. Hybrid batt Seetest yourbattery Quick Lane *Visually excluded. inspect and usingService tester.Advisor Hybridfor exclusions a details. Offer valid through 12/31/20. battery test excluded. See participating Quick Lane® for details through 2.28.22. www.quicklane.com ® Valid at named Quick Lane Only.
4 Brighton Standard Blade
February 10, 2022
Foster Care Shortage in Adam County Kids are being sent out of state BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
TUCSON SOUTH We produce the construction materials used in homes, restaurants, offices, roads and bridges. Neighborhoods
Colorado Dairy Farms
Todd Creek
Lost Creek Dairy
Thornton, CO
Roggen, CO
Transportation Projects
Public Works Facilities
I-25 Expansion
Metro Water Recovery Treatment Plan
Larkspur, CO
Brighton, CO
Using local resources limits the truck traffic, emissions and cost associated with transporting materials great distances. Learn more about our local project at tucsonsouthmineproject.com
A national effort to get orphans or other kids in trouble out of group homes and into foster care has local providers scrambling. Local foster parent recruiter Michelle Champagne said the Adams County Foster Care program is having a foster care shortage thanks to the changes. “The federal government decided that group homes weren’t good for children and people in child welfare also agree,” Champagne said. “No matter what their age they should not be raised in a group home environment.” The Family First Family First act was signed into law in December of 2017 but was finally implemented this past October, requiring all group homes be phased out. “There would be up to 8 to 12 kids raised in a group home, it’s not an ideal home environment. Group homes over the last couple of years have been phasing those out and putting more kids with foster families,” Champagne said. Not all group homes have closed and there are a few open, especially residential care facilities. It’s for the more difficult kids that are significantly developmentally delayed children and kids who have run in with the law with some offenses. They cannot be placed in foster homes, she said. “With that process, we have an outside independent assessment done to see if they qualify for these specific levels of homes,” said Champagne. Champagne said she has worked in child welfare since 1999. As a recruiter, her job is to find foster parents to place the kids. They receive referrals from different places in the community, so social worker goes out to the home and investigate for any kind of abuse or neglect. “It’s a long process so after the professionals deem there is a need to remove children from their families to keep them safe temporarily it then go through the courts. The courts have final jurisdiction over everything and place all the decisions we make on recommendations, and then the judges make decisions,” said Michelle Champagne, Adams County Foster Parent Recruiter, Human Services. Family first When a judge finally decides to remove these children, the recruiter starts a process to look for family first. “We start by trying to find an aunt, uncle or a cousin, or even somebody like a psychological family member, maybe a neighbor, teacher, or best friends of parents, then we try to place those kids in a more natural environment, “said Champagne. “If we can’t find relatives then we place children into foster care.” Champagne, said the younger kids, such as are infants up to age six, are easy to place. Most people that become foster parents want to parent
the little ones. They call their younger charges the “littles”. “A lot of foster parents are intimidated to foster, middle or older kids,” said Champagne. When the kids are placed in foster and if things go great, the parent is doing everything they need to do, then they could bring the child back home. “That is the best outcome,” Champagne said. “The older kids are a little bit more challenging because we don’t have enough foster homes for our older kids.” The family first act is very detailed with the goal of prevention, so now before they remove children lots of money is going to be spent on prevention, services and to prevent having to remove children. Far from home Unfortunately, some kids don’t have family or friends to care for them. Champagne said, “This group of kids we end up placing far away from their communities because we just don’t have enough foster homes that are willing and able to take our teenagers or middle school and high school kids.” This situation is not ideal to send them out of state because they are in high school, have friends, might have a job or after school or other social activities, such as marching band or playing on the football team. Being ripped away is hard for them. “Every time kids move, they lose some piece of their education such as credits, then they get behind, and then they don’t graduate. It could be awful outcomes if we can’t stabilize them and have some permanency,” said Champagne. “We need more foster parents in the area.” Champagne currently has a 16-yearold to place and there is not a foster home to place them in Colorado. “We have started looking at other metro counties for an open foster home for this child. We keep moving farther out of metro area south to Colorado Springs, and Grand Junction,” said Champagne. “We have kids placed in every corner of our state, and sometimes out of state. We just don’t have the places here.” Colorado’s foster care program is in the process of developing a therapeutic program to identify working professionals with specialized skills to serve as therapeutic foster parents. That could include teachers, law enforcement, therapists and social workers. “They will have more trauma training, and the ability to understand the harder kids. But we still need people for your average teenager as well,” she said. “We need people to step up in our community.” Champagne said the new program will allow social workers to do some digging to find family members they might have overlooked initially. That could involve taking a look at their parents again, and see if they’re in a better space to be able to safely have their children returned home -which would be ideal, she said. To learn about the foster care program and to participate visit: https://www.adcogov.org/fostercare
Brighton Standard Blade 5
February 10, 2022
Tattered Cover bookstore opens in Westminster BY LUKE ZARZECKI LZARZECKI@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Kwame Spearman, CEO of Tattered Cover bookstores, hopes to bring “Colorado’s living room” to Westminster’s new downtown. “I want people to be able to kick back on the recliner, read a book and grab a glass of wine,” Spearman said. The new Tattered Cover bookstore at the Origin Hotel officially opened on Jan. 24. It stands at 6,494 square feet equipped with a full-service wine bar, indoor seating and a patio. Walls are packed with 27,000 books that sit on the wooden bookshelves standing on the chain’s iconic green carpet lining the floors. Brick arches circle the ceiling, leading leaders into a literary abyss. This is the first location to serve wine and it features a unique Tattered Cover wine blend of 2018 Zinfandel, 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon and 2020 Petite Sirah is already on the menu. They plan to name the blend and future others after literary figures. The bar also will serve local beers from Fiction Brewery, including Talk Song, 95 Nightmares and Lunas. Spearman said that offering wine and drinks goes into the idea of making the area a space for folks to hang out and relax with a book. Sitting next to the wine bar, customers will see a statue of the late Charlie Shugarts, who was the model for the chain’s beloved “Charlie.” The statue has spent time at multiple Tattered Cover locations.
According to Rachel Feinberg, a spokesperson for Tattered Cover, the artist of the statue is Quang Ho, who lives in Denver, but she said the family of Shugarts live in Westminster. Westminster’s Living Room “(Bookstores are) the bees to our society,” Spearman said. He thinks that local bookstores strengthen local economies because they hire local, support local authors and provide a space for residents to talk about local topics. Spearman hopes the local bookstore will help facilitate community conversations about Westminster matters to build stronger connections. He hopes books will guide those discussions. “Discourse and dialogue make a community stronger,” he said. As well, the bookstore offers a robust children’s section with books and toys for kids to start reading earlier. “(I hope) kids will fall in love with books,” he said. He discussed how the earlier children start reading, the earlier they start learning, which he says makes them better off. He also hopes that residents will choose to shop local, instead of going to Amazon to buy books. He explained that Amazon practices predatory behavior, by taking profits from other parts of the company to offer lower prices to undercut local businesses, like bookstores. He said the decision is up to the people. “Do you accept that?” he said.
Inside the Westminster location of Tattered Cover bookstores.
Outside the Tattered Cover bookstore in Westminster’s new downtown.
Kwame Spearman, CEO of Tattered PHOTOS BY LUKE ZARZECKI Cover bookstores.
E AGLE VIEW ADULT CENTER
1150 Prairie Center Parkway • Brighton, CO 80601 • 303-655-2075 • www.brightonco.gov
Open Enrollment Starts February 22 Preschool - 8th Grade (Morals & Values - Bible Based) Test Scores Top 15% of Nation Art, Technology, PE, Music & Sports
Call the school office for a tour Scholarship Assistance Available
Eagle View Adult Center Update –Feb 9-16, 2022 Eagle View Adult Center is open Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Call 303-655-2075 for more information. The January and February Newsletter is available. Cards, Games and Pool If you like to play games like bridge, pinochle, dominos, scrabble and pool… Eagle View is the place to get connected. Check out the newsletter for playing times. VOA Lunch A hot, nutritious lunch is provided by Volunteers of America, Mondays and Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. Please reserve your VOA meal in advance: For Mondays reserve the Thursday before, for Thursdays reserve the Monday before.! Call Eleanor at 303-655-2271 between 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Mon. & Thurs. Daily meal donations are appreciated. $2.50 Donation per meal if age 60+ $8.50 Mandatory charge if under 60 Spellbinders Storytelling Julie and Kathy are returning for another fun-filled storytelling event. Free but please register. 1:15 p.m. Thurs. Feb 10 Deadline: Tues. Feb 8 Alexa & Google Skills Do you have an Alexa device from Amazon or a Google Nest/Home device? Come learn some of the skills that your device can be directed to do - not only the functional useful skills but also some entertaining ones. 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Thursdays Feb 17 & 24 $13 (2 wks) Deadline: Tues. Feb 15 Active Minds: Pirates - Tales & Legends Pirates have been an integral part of global history for centuries. Sail with us on the seven seas as Active Minds discusses the history, personalities, and tales of the pirates. 1:30 p.m. Wed. Feb 16 $5 Deadline: Tues. Feb 15 The Great Society Lyndon Johnson said America could become a Great Society if it would eliminate racial discrimination and poverty. He set about trying to accomplish these goals except the Vietnam War tended to derail his efforts. Speaker Paul Flanders. 1:00 p.m. Thurs. Feb 17 $4 Deadline: Tues. Feb 15 Greeting Cards Make amazing greeting cards using a variety of materials. We will be creating four greeting cards and you will choose the greeting. Learn simple techniques to complete four creative cards per class. All supplies and envelopes included in fee. Instructor: Linda Addison. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Friday Feb 18 $15 (per 1-day class) Deadline: Wednesday before
To Schedule a Virtual Tour or for more info call Nellie at:
1400 Skeel St. ,Brighton 303-659-3443 • www.brightonzls.org Zion Lutheran School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities accorded the students of our school. Accredited by National Lutheran Schools Accreditation.
303-659-4148 Brighton 80601
www.inglenookatbrighton.com • Assisted Living • Independent Living • Memory Care • Rehabilitation • Hospice Care • Respite Care
6 Brighton Standard Blade
LOCAL
February 10, 2022
VOICES Do you remember the time?
L
ast week a good friend of mine and former neighbor, Steve, posted something on his Facebook page. It was a story of road trips he would take with his family and all the sights, sounds and feelings that were shared along the way. And more importantly his message was about the memories that were created and how looking back on them now, they held even deeper meaning. Having grown up with grandparents who liked to take long road trips too, his story inspired me to reflect on some of those trips. And it also gave me a reason to ask my own children what they remembered and enjoyed the most about our own cross-country trips each year. I wondered and hoped that one day that they would also look back on our many journeys with happy memories. Memories that perhaps shaped their lives today. And it’s more than road trips, isn’t it? Doesn’t it just feel incredible when we can reflect on life’s experiences that we enjoyed with our family and friends? Isn’t it wonderful when a sound, sight, or
even smell brings us back to a place and time that fills us with joy? Or an old photograph we find while cleaning out our desk, basement, office, or attic. This happened to me recently as I was reorganizing my office. I would pause Michael Norton as I found photos of friends and family and explore the picture and the scenery and remember exactly what was happening when the picture was taken. Recently I was spending time with a friend who was grieving the loss of a loved one. Their family member had lived a full and good life. As we talked, cried and laughed, I asked them what they remembered most about the family member who had passed away. My friend reflected for a moment and then started rattling off all the best and funniest memories that they had had together. Tears welled up in their eyes when they remembered the sweetest moments, and even the most difficult
WINNING WORDS
seasons of life. Do you remember the times that you have experienced with your family and friends? Do you allow yourself the time to revisit and reflect on your good and happy memories? I share this with you because at a time where many are feeling the stresses of the past two years, we need to remember that even during these trying times, we have plenty of opportunities to create new, happy and lasting memories. And one day, we will all look back on this season of life and ask the person sitting with us, “Do you remember the time when during the pandemic we…?” The choices we make today will be the events we remember tomorrow and in the years that follow. The life and the trips and the stories we write today will be told amongst our family and friends in the future. And one day when we are all sitting around the table or in the car on a road trip, we will be asking that same question, “Do you remember the time when we…?” What would you like those conversations to feel like and sound like? What do you hope your family
members and friends will remember most about your time together? I love this quote by Maya Angelou that underscores this point, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” How do you want people to feel when they remember their time spent with you? Road trips, vacations, conferences, Sunday family dinner, game night, movie night, church, dinner out with friends, birthday parties, weddings, anniversary celebrations, funerals and memorial services, and just life in general give us so many opportunities to create and capture so many beautiful and wonderful memories. What are your favorite memories? I would love to hear all about them at mnorton@tramazing. com, and when we take the time to focus on those beautiful memories, 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.
A crisis in the world of the American male
E
rstwhile Presidential candidate Andrew Yang put an important and fascinating thread up last week on Twitter related to… (What? I Twitter. I’m old, but, I can Twit.) This thread of Mr. Yang’s highlit several points, some of which you’ve seen in this space before: only 40% of college enrollees are male only 30% of high school valedictorians are male boys are 2-3x more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD boys are 5x more likely to spend time in juvenile detention more men age 18-34 live with their parents than with romantic partners There is a crisis in the world of the American male, and it’s not getting any better. Now, before I go too far down this road, let me be clear—crystal clear— that this is in no way an attempt to denigrate the gains that women have made in the culture. More women are getting better educated, more women are populating the C-suites of major corporations and more women are achieving political power in this country. As a father of daughters,
STANDARD BLADE B R I G H T O N
SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1903
75cI
A publication of
Contact us: 143 S. Second Pl., Brighton, CO 80401 - 303-566-4100 Mailing Address: 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, CO 80110 Phone: 303-566-4100 Web: TheBrightonBlade.com To subscribe call 303-566-4100
I see all of this as a GREAT development. But, also, as a father of daughters (Abu al-Banat, for fans of West Wing), I have seen the struggles my daughters have gone through trying to find boyfriends who are their equals and peers, who are worthy of respect and who give respect and who are capable of managing “adult” responsibilities and being real partners. Fortunately, right now, they are both in excellent relationships, but it’s taken a while. I also see this in the schools. As a retired teacher who occasionally substitute teaches, I can say that the boys struggle. Most of them are torn between trying to meet expectations in a system that is designed away from their strengths and trying to fit into a social hierarchy that resembles a pack of stray dogs and a culture that seems to value clown behavior above achievement. One thing Mr. Yang did not point
HITTING HOME
LINDA SHAPLEY Publisher lshapley@coloradocommunitymedia.com
out in his thread was the absurdly high number of boys who have to grow up in this day and age without a father in the home. By some estimates, fewer than a third of all boys live in the same household as their biological father; in some communities about half live in households with no adult male at all. And while it’s true that some fathers are toxic, I would say the street pack is almost always toxic. And before anybody goes off about how “chauvinistic” it is for me to think that only a man can teach a boy to be a man, let me state this: I had no idea how to be a man until I had children, but I was raised by a great role model. My parents held me accountable and made me act the part; but, until I held my own child, it was just an act. Becoming a dad made everything my dad ever did, instantaneously, make sense. It’s different. Also, it’s not just men in the homes—think about the cultural portrayal of man and dads. Disney and Nickelodeon are populated by dads who are buffoons, “Cobra Kai” is mostly absentee dads, “Stranger Things” has an absentee dad,
TERESA ALEXIS Marketing Consultant Classified Sales
LISA SCHLICHTMAN Editor-in-Chief
talexis@coloradocommunitymedia.com
SCOTT TAYLOR Metro North Editor
abrooks@coloradocommunitymedia.com
lSchlichtman@coloradocommunitymedia.com
staylor@coloradocommunitymedia.com
LINDSAY NICOLETTI Operations/ Circulation Manager lnicoletti@coloradocommunitymedia.com
AUDREY BROOKS Business Manager ERIN FRANKS Production Manager efranks@coloradocommunitymedia.com
“Friends” has two dads who are divorced and one who’s cheating on his wife, “Married with Children,” “The Simpsons”… you get the picture. I think, realistically, the last popular culture dad who was a good, respectable and strong figure was Heathcliff Huxtable. The models are broken, too. Think I’m overreacting? Look at the statistics from the last 22 months on boys, drug overdoses and suicides. They will depress you. I’m glad Andrew Yang is talking about this—he seems to be the only one. It’s all well and good that our state reps want to help us clean out our junk drawers, but really important and catastrophic things are bubbling beneath the surface of our society. And I think we need to start talking about it. Michael Alcorn is a former teacher and current writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His new novel, “Valkyrie’s Kiss,” a finalist in the ScreenCraft Book Competition, is available now at mjalcorn@comcast.net. His opinions are not necessarily those of Colorado Community Media.
Columnists & Guest Commentaries Columnist opinions are not necessarily those of the Blade. We welcome letters to the editor. Please include your full name, address and the best number to reach you by telephone.
Brighton Standard Blade (USPS 65180) A legal newspaper of general circulation in Brighton, Colorado, Brighto Standard Blade is published weekly on Thursday by Colorado Community Media, 143 S. 2nd Pl., Brighton CO 80601. .
Email letters to staylor@coloradocommunitymedia.com
PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID AT Brighton and additional mailing offices.
Deadline Wed. for the following week’s paper. To opt in or out of delivery please email us at circulation@ coloradocommunitymedia.com
POSTMASTER: Send address change to: Brighton Standard Blade, 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225, Englewood, CO 80110
Brighton Standard Blade 7
February 10, 2022
Rancher running for the state house Evans a former military and police lieutenant to make changes BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Gabe Evans said he’s taking five oaths in his life, and he’s ready for another, working for the people of Weld and Adams Counties. “I’ve worked at the Colorado State Capitol as a legislative aide, and I understand the legislative process. I have extensive experiences to continue effectively serving the citizens of Weld and Adams Counties,” said Evans. I live on a small farm between Brighton and Fort Lupton, I’m a small business owner, raise beef cattle, poultry, and grow variety of fruit and berries from an orchard I planted.” Evans and Terry Degroot are running for the GOIP nomination to fill the Colorado House District 48 seat held by Tonya Van Beber, who is seeking the GOP nomination for the Colorado State Senate in District 1. Evans said he took his first oath when joining the Virginia Army National Guard in 2007, serving two years. Then in 2009, he took his second oath and was commissioned as 2nd lieutenant in the U.S. Army, and also in 2009 took his third oath joining the Colorado National Guard for ten years. During this time, he earned his wings to fly the UH60 Black Hawk helicopter. “I was deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from 2012 to 2013 and promoted twice, achieving the rank of captain,” said Evans. When Evans returned to Colorado he was deployed to the Rocky Mountains to fight wildfires multiple times and also was in charge of coordinating search and rescue operations. “After serving as the commanding officer of A-2-135th General Support Aviation Battalion based at Buckley Air Force Base in Aurora, I decided I needed to spend more time with my wife and two boys. I was honorably discharged in 2019,” said Evans. While serving in Colorado Army National Guard in 2011 Evans took his fourth oath and became a police officer with the Arvada Police Department. As an officer moving up the ranks Evans took on many assignments working as a patrol officer, part-time school resource officer, field training officer, traffic investigator, accident deconstructionist, patrol sergeant, neighborhood services
GOP FROM PAGE 1
legislation and shepherded 200 conservative judges through the process — including three US Supreme Court justices. Brauchler asked if they would throw their support to keep McConnell as leader of the Senate Republicans. Only half said they would support McConnell. Ron Hanks, the current State Representative for House District 60, said he would not support McConnell, mainly because he favors term
sergeant, firearms instructor, lead emergency vehicle driving instructor, patrol lieutenant, watch commander, honor guard sergeant and lieutenant, and peer, support sergeant, and Evans lieutenant. He retired from the police force in January to run for the Colorado State House 48. “Unfortunately, due to the ruling Democratic war on law enforcement, my officers and I were increasingly handicapped in our ability to care for the community,” said Evans. “I got tired of being powerless to actually help victims of crime.” Evans also has worked closely with county and state emergency operations centers and partnered with planning, building, urban renewal and economic development departments and has managed several budgets of a million dollars or more. If elected Evan’s first issues is crime. Evans says Colorado leads the nation in motor vehicle thefts and violent crimes are up in the last four years by 25%. Also, the rates of crimes solved are down by 10%. “I’d work to undo poorly thought out, knee-jerk legislation from the ruling Democrats at the state capitol,” he said. “The Democrats are driving away good police officers by the hundreds, and the ones who remain have been handicapped by their anti-law enforcement, pro-crime policies,” said Evans. He said citizens are being victimized by illicit drugs on the streets that are killing the youth. Businesses are losing billions of dollars with retail theft and crimes, he said. “As a police lieutenant, I know how to fix the criminal justice system and stop criminals, while respecting civil liberties and building positive relationships with the community,” said Evans. Evans thinks is an excellent idea that co-responders help police on calls with people that have a mental illness. “A properly trained police officer is still the best resource to de-escalate dangerous situations including those involving mental health issues,” said Evans. “Co-responders are invaluable in their ability to work with law enforcement to provide long-term resources to repeat police clients who suffer from mental health issues,” said Evans. Evan’s said a large percentage of mental health calls to the police are people who have refused treatments or sought help to manage their men-
tal health disorders. “Unfortunately, this dynamic means co-responders are dealing with some of the hardest cases in existence. Consequently, co-responders often burn out after six to twelve months,” said Evans. “Having worked extensively with co-responders, I know challenges to overcome in order to create and implement programs that deliver safe and efficient mental health resources to our communities.” Evans agrees that all police should wear body cameras if used properly, to protect police officers from liability and build community trust. “I personally loved my camera. When questions arose, it provided solid evidence I did my job legally, morally, and ethically. As always, the challenge comes in effectively implementing such a program,” said Evans. Evans said it’s important to understand the capabilities and limitations of body cameras. Also, develop legal standards that can enhance the effectiveness of the body camera program or remove them. “Unfortunately, radical leftist state legislation detracts from the effectiveness of body camera programs and greatly hinders the competent deployment of these tools,” Evans said. “I would work to ensure reasonable legal standards regarding the use of body cameras are implemented so police and citizens alike can be assured of safe, transparent, and effective police operations,” Evans, says rural Americans have a hard time retaining police officers due to lack of training, lower pay, and less of a high call volume. It’s also a better situation for a seasoned officer to transfer to a busier department from a rural agency. “I would work to increase funding for rural agencies so they compensate officers better, and able to attract experienced officers who have reached a point in their career where they still want to serve, but want less “excitement” and stress,” Evans said. “Additionally, I would work to increase the availability of training for line, supervisory, and command level officers.” Evan’s said Colorado’s economy is behind, especially in Weld and Adams Counties which is the leader in the production of energy and agricultural products. “Unfortunately, the energy and agricultural sectors of the economy have been handicapped by the ruling of the ‘left’ at the state capitol and their attacks on oil and gas, farmers, ranchers, and rural Colorado. As a
limits. “He’s been reckless at times. I know it’s not a popular position for Senate candidates to take because it’s likely to cost you money from the Senatorial Campaign Committee,” said Hanks, of Canon City, said. “Money is not driving this campaign and certainly not for me. It’s the truth that is driving this campaign. He shouldn’t be there any longer and in my estimation, we should have term limits at this point. These people have built themselves a 97% reelection rate — we have to break this cycle.” O’Dea, CEO of a Denver-based
heavy civil contracting company and owner of the Mile High Station and Ironworks event centers, said he has respect for McConnell but is ready for a change. “We don’t know what’s going to happen in the next year,” O’Dea said. “We should have a majority leader-not a minority leader. The Biden- Bennett combination has done nothing right to make our lives better.” Spending is the issue for Peter Yu, Senior Loan Officer for Edge Home Finance Corporation. Yu said McConnell has been reckless with the spending over the last year.
result, productivity in the region has declined, over 50% in some cases. This is a tragedy,” said Evans. Evans has the answer is producing environmentally conscious energy and agricultural products. That lowers fuel costs and in turn, lowers the cost to produce and transport food as well as other goods. This results in more products available on the shelves, and a lower cost to the consumer. “Just the other day, I saw a sign in a Brighton King Soopers advertising locally grown produce from La Salle. Empowering this type of local economy is why I’m running. I will fight to make the State take the stranglehold off the energy and agricultural sectors of Colorado’s economy,” said Evans. Evans says the extraction of oil and gas technology is the cleanest and the most efficient on the planet in the United States and if we are not producing on our soil, then we buy it from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Venezuela, and Russia. “I traveled to countries that don’t have clean or efficient methods in place. The money they receive often ends up in hands of unfriendly to American interests,” said Evans. Education Evans understands that some teachers are afraid to come back to teach. They don’t feel safe. “Again, stress is cumulative. Teachers face many challenges in the classroom, from behavior issues to large class sizes to bureaucratic demands that take them away from teaching,” said Evans said. He would work on reducing stressors, increasing educational options for teachers and parents to work together on an idea such as pandemic pods. He’d also increase funding for school supplies so a teacher should not have to buy supplies. “This would allow teachers who are still concerned about large gatherings to remain in the education industry, and it would add an additional option as parents to choose what education best fits their kids,” Evans said. “Across Colorado, only 58% of funds allocated to education actually make it to the classroom. I would like to see at least 65% of education funds make it to the classroom.” “My motivations for serving in the Army, as a police officer, and running for House District 48 are to uphold and defend the Constitution, and to protect all citizens’ rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” “We spent over $6 trillion in the last year and our national debt now is that $30 trillion. Last November he put on the platter for the Democrats to increase the debt ceiling to 31.5 trillion dollars,” said Yu. “We keep going down this path and we are supposed to be the fiscal conservatives. We are not doing well financially for the future of our country. I also support term limits, so we have new people in place.” Eli Bremer, entrepreneur and sports marketer, said he agrees on a need for new leadership and new SEE GOP, P8
8 Brighton Standard Blade
GOP FROM PAGE 7
blood. “If elected to the U.S. Senate I would not vote for Chuck Schumer as the Senate Majority Leader. I’ll make the decision based on who I think will be the best leader for the Republican party going forward. But in the meantime, that number one decision, we got to get Chuck Schumer out there.” Moore, a political science professor from Jefferson County, noted that McConnell is not a very popular figure on the left or the right. He could be key to getting a Republican agenda passed, however. “He knows how to negotiate on both sides and bring people together. There are a lot of Republicans who weren’t happy with his performance in January last year. I understand that, but this is politics and I think he’s done the best he can. I think he’s a brilliant tactician and I would support him.” Parents United America founder Deborah Flora acknowledged that there are different opinions about McConnell, but she is grateful that Attorney General Merrick Garland, President Barack Obama’s Supreme Court nominee, is not sitting on the Supreme Court. She thanks McConnell for that. “Merrick Garland weaponized the DOJ and called parents like myself who stood up at our school board- domestic terrorists. While Biden called the Taliban partners,” Flora said. “I think we need to pause for a moment and realize that our judicial system right now, is the last safeguard we
February 10, 2022 have for our liberty until we retake the Senate, which we will. So we can be grateful for what he’s done.” Daniel Hendricks, the owner of a Marijuana grows business, said he won’t disagree with somebody on the Right. “I don’t care. I like Ted Cruz- I look forward to working with the man. I am a constitutional person. We’re going to change the constitution. We’re going to pass on a bill of rights on healthcare reform votes. I want to replace Obamacare. With $30 trillion in debt, instead of bankruptcy- right it off as COVID which will lead to communist China.” Fort Collins business owner Gino Campana said he’d rather focus on President Joe Biden not doing a good job with challenges. “Trump was a businessman, and it’s how you approach business deals. I’ve been a businessman for 30 years. I believe that’s why President Trump appointed me to administration so I can bring business skills to the task at hand,” said Campana. “ We need to focus on being the best candidate to beat Bennett.” More drilling at home The group was united in support of Colorado’s oil and gas industry. O’ Dea criticized Biden for having talks with officials from Qatar and OPEC to bolster oil and gas. “I’m wondering why in the hell he did not call Colorado, Wyoming, and North Dakota and ask us to get back into production? We need security, we need independence and that only comes with us having those fuels here in Colorado,” said O’Dea. Hanks also agrees energy should be
produced in the United States. Campana says there are 350,000 jobs in the energy industry in the state of Colorado and said Democrats are killing these jobs. “We have leases stacked up on somebody’s desk on federal lands, but none are being signed. After Polis was elected, gas revenues dropped 40%, the first year, the second year another 40%, and the third year another 40%, said Campana. “ They went from having a reserve of over $100 million that has reduced and now they are writing grants for 1000s of dollars rather than millions of dollars. The impact is tremendous.” Peter Yu noted that fracking has been going on for years and people are concerned it’s dangerous. Science says otherwise. “According to the Colorado Department of Public Health environment tested every single well, they found zero levels of elevated toxins outside of the 500-foot setback,” said Yu. Rather, Yu made the case that counties with an active oil industry are safer and healthier. “In the nine counties within greater Denver Metro area. Weld County has the lowest rate of cancer and all the counties. We have reliable and affordable energy and we want to make sure we are protecting Weld County and our energy development. Also because of the construction with oil and gas, Weld County lost $45 million worth of tax revenue.” Bremer says the Democrats and Liberals have sold taxpayers lies about the industry. “Why are they cutting down production? They say oil and gas are increasing greenhouse gases globally,”
Bremer said. “We should do a global study that shows the clean natural gas and clean energy produced is right here in Weld County and Colorado. It is good for our environment and our economy,” said Bremer. Moore’s noted that politicians have tried to block fracking and have blocked fossil fuel exploration. “(When) we have laws and technology to be green to keep our beautiful state, the working people pay the price for the higher costs of their policies. We can search for rare earth minerals here in Colorado in an environmentally sensitive way. I think we can do it,” said Moore. Flora’s noted that Weld County produces 90% of the oil and 43% of natural gas in this state. “When you have a senator like Michael Bennett who votes 96% of the time with Bernie Sanders, 100% of the time with Biden 96% and Bernie Sanders, they are pushing the green New Deal that harms everyone,” said Flora. “This is an issue of 1000s of jobs that have been lost causing families around the state concern if they can keep their home, put gas in their tank, and put protein on their children’s plate.” Hendricks said he supports energy independence.
International stage The candidates also agreed that Democrats are making the U.S. look bad to our allies and trading partners. In Campana’s opinion, Biden is crushing the American dream of safety and security. Our allies don’t trust us and our enemies don’t fear us, he said. SEE GOP, P13
Highly desirable. Rarely available. And now even more affordable!
Save up to $30,000 on select Garden Home residences when you reserve by March 31, 2022.
For details or to schedule a personal tour, call 1-877-498-3475 or visit CovLivingColorado.org Covenant Living Communities & Services does not discriminate pursuant to the Federal Fair Housing Act. All faiths and beliefs are welcome.
9153 Yarrow Street | Westminster, CO 80021
Brighton Standard Blade 9
February 10, 2022
powered by
Thu 2/10 Family Paint Party
Featured
@ 1am Feb 10th - Feb 9th Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, 6060 E. Parkway Dr., Commerce City. 303-2893760
Sun 2/13
Tue 2/15
Natalie Cressman
Loveland Museum & Breakfast
@ 1pm Dazzle Denver, 1512 Curtis St, Denver
Featured
Featured
@ 3:30pm Fort Lupton Recreation & Parks De‐ partment, 203 S Harrison, Fort Lupton. 303-857-4200
Featured
Bruce Cook: Odde's Music Grill @ 8pm Odde's Music Grill, 9975 Wadsworth Pkwy N2, Westminster
Sat 2/12 Ryan Hutchens at Bitto Bistro @ 6pm Bitto Bistro, 14697 Delaware St #1000, Westminster
Featured
Comedy Night at Buffalo Run 21+ @ 3am Offsite, 6060 E Parkway Drive, Commerce City. 303-289-3760
DEKA STRONG - Hosted by FIT FOCR - Brighton, CO - February 12th, 2022
Rattlesnake Kate @ 2pm / $30 Wolf Theatre, Speer Blvd & Arapa‐ hoe Street, Denver. bgutierrez@ dcpa.org, 303-893-4000
Mon 2/14 Featured
@ 5am FIT FOCR, 14560 Holly St, Brighton. 5555555555
Intro to Adobe Illustrator: Type Tool @ 5:30pm Anythink Wright Farms, 5877 East 120th Avenue, Thornton. mhibben @anythinklibraries.org, 303-4053200 Caravan Palace @ 7pm Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson St, Denver
Wed 2/16 Medicare 101 Class 2/16
Featured
@ 4pm Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, 6060 E. Parkway Dr., Commerce City. 303-2893760
Featured
Colorado Avalanche vs. Tampa Bay Lightning @ 7pm / $71-$9999 Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver
Extraordinary AdventuresAmazing Caves @ 8pm Bison Ridge Recreation Center, 13905 E. 112th Avenue, Commerce City. 303-2893760
Fri 2/11
Mariachi Rock Revolution @ 8pm Armory Performing Arts Center, 300 Strong St, Brighton
Featured Featured
Anti-Valentine's Day: Davinci's Heart @ 12pm Anythink Brighton, 327 East Bridge Street, Brighton. rbowman @anythinklibraries.org, 303-4053230
Perfect Posture Valentine's Day Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast @ 3pm Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, 6060 E. Parkway Dr., Commerce City. 303-2893760
Dirty Side Down Band: Dirty Side Down @ Cheers
Frail Body
Valentine's Comedy Show
@ 8pm @ Cheers, 11964 Washington St, Northglenn
@ 8pm Trailside Saloon, 10360 Colorado Blvd, Thornton
@ 9:30pm / $20 The Denver Comedy Lounge, 3559 Larimer Street, Denver
The best place to promote your events online and in print. Visit us @ https://westminsterwindow.com/calendar
@ 4:30pm Anythink Perl Mack, 7611 Hilltop Circle, Denver. amartinez@anythin klibraries.org, 303-428-3576 the Still Tide @ 8pm Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St, Boulder
powered by
10 Brighton Standard Blade
February 10, 2022
Former nurse takes top job at North Suburban New CEO has seen it all, from bed side to balance sheets BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Hollie Seeley, North Suburban Medical Center’s new CEO, said she’s seen how hospitals works from multiple vantage points. “I went into leadership because I’ve worked at the bedside. I think the more we can listen to the people providing the care, the better off we all are. I have built a culture and my priority is to take care of the team and then the team takes care of the patients,” said Seeley. Seeley took over leadership of the 160-bed Thornton-based hospital in November 2021 after serving as COO at Rose Medical Center in 2018. A native Coloradoan, Seeley graduated from Green Mountain High School and grew up in the suburbs around the Arvada area. Seeley entered Air Force Academy as a cadet and was recruited to play on the basketball team and also played on the golf team. One day as she was running to get in shape for basketball she has an asthma attack. It was a career-path moment. “Also, when growing up, I took care of a little girl that died of leukemia at age five. It was a career path moment and decided to go into nursing,” said Seeley. After the Air Force Academy, Seeley went to nursing school at Salem State College and while in school did clinical’s at larger hospitals. She finished her degree at Wright State University in Ohio. During nursing school, Seeley worked as a tech in the emergency department working part-time and going to school full-time. It was when she fell in love with emergency care. “I move back to Denver and started as an emergency nurse working at St. Joe’s Denver Health and Children’s Hospital, that is when I became a flight nurse,” said Seeley. Lessons learned Seeley was COO at Rose Medical Center at the beginning of the pandemic and worked as the interim CEO for four months while the hospital was in full shutdown. What Seeley learned
from that experience at Rose Medical Center is that communication is as important then and now. “The one thing that hasn’t changed from the beginning of the pandemic and now is CEO Hollie Seeley North there is a need for communication. There are Suburban so many things changing Medical Center. and were used to it. The policies and procedures around visitations, masks we were evolving through the pandemic, “ said Seeley. “And also, the information coming from the CDC. Constant communication with the physicians, staff and our patients has been imperative with both places.” The benefits that came out of COVID one thing Seeley learned is the importance of working as a health care system. “There are different systems in the State of Colorado and we have been more collaborative than we have been before,” said Seeley. “Our lead physicians were on phone calls during the height of the pandemic. We shared information and resources like never before. So that benefit that came out of COVID.” Seeley said before and at the height of the pandemic, there were a lot of patients. The staff had strategic plans in place with multiple steps to get people moved from one facility to another. “We had a centralized transfer center that was established and we would then make sure we took more efficient care of patients” She does not expect COVID’s difficulties to evaporate any time soon. “ It’s hard right now and I think we’re slightly better,” Seeley said. “I’ve been a nurse now 30 years, it’s as bad as I have never seen it. The demand for care is high. The staff supply is short, especially with this new omicron variant. We are at the peak of needing service and not having enough staff to provide it.” There is hope, and Seeley said she can see a light at the end of the tunnel. “At the beginning of the pandemic people were fearful especially the clinical providers, I think now it’s more frustration at an ongoing pandemic.” At the beginning of the pandemic, Seeley says staffers saw their friends and neighbors banging pots and pans and howling in support of health care workers and bringing food to health
care workers. Their requests today are much more simple. “I think if you asked anyone at the bedside they would say please get your vaccination,” she said. “Please wear your mask, please be patient help us get to the end. People need that more than anything else.” Seeley said she thinks COVID will become another flu. “I think in the future, it will be an airborne illness like the flu. For the next pandemic, we’ll discuss here what to wear and alert the staff just like we do with other contagious illnesses,” she said. “We have several different illnesses in the hospital that require to staff to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), so depending on how the illness spreads we are required to wear different PPE.” With beds always full of COVID patients Seeley says they had to adjust service with patients that require other elective procedures. “At the beginning, we went away from a lot of elective procedures and we focused on COVID patient- there was a big mix. But now we have a lot of COVID patients, but it’s not the majority of the hospital, “ Seeley said. Seeley said people with long-term conditions, such as diabetes, may have delayed care during COVID. They are starting to come in now. “We have a bunch of people that didn’t get health care for a year or two. They were not taking care of themselves, so we’re seeing longer stays with sicker patients that are non-COVID,” said Seeley. “The biggest barrier is providing all of that care with the amount of staff that we have.” Daily at North Suburban multiple times of day assess how many beds they have in the emergency room, how many on the floor, and how surgical cases they can do to make sure they have staff to care for them. Seeley said, “This procedure is a multiple-day occurrence, especially for our chief medical officer and our chief nursing officer. They are very in tune with the care they are providing. Currently, Seeley says they still see a large population of unvaccinated people as well as delayed care patients. “Our nurses go in to make an impact and we still feel like we are behind the eight ball,” said Seeley. Seeley plans for staff shortages, burnout, and retaining staff for 2022. “We’ve kicked off our campaign of “one team, one goal, no excuses,” said
Seeley. “We are going to focus on our people in 2022. It’s recruitment, retention, and recognition. We are not going to get ahead of it.” People who went to nursing school before the pandemic started and a lot of them have left. Seeley said, “They say this is not what I signed up for. I can’t imagine a new grad starting in this situation.” The plan for Seeley is to focus on the team and do whatever they can to help them be successful. They going to launch a wellness program and mental health resources that are free for staff. “We have a lot of fun things coming. We are highly encouraging people to do that and anything we can do to keep them,” said Seeley. Plans for the future going forwardroots and culture. “I’m a native, my grandma lived down the street across from Water world, so I spent time in this neighborhood. I have family that went to Thornton High School. Northern Denver is important to me. The hospital plans are to add a new bed tower, private inpatients beds, shell another floor and a new cardiac cath lab. “To give you a perspective, 85% of the people that get admitted to North Suburban come through our ER,” said Seeley. “Having good emergency services- especially in the cardiac- it’s important.” Also, they are partnering with Swedish Medical Center which is one of the premier destinations for stroke in the region. “We initiate care here, and if it’s appropriate get them to Swedish very fast and but also provide emergency services,” said Seeley. Another goal of Seeleys, coming from emergency room experience she would like North Suburban to become a destination where people choose to come for their elective procedures as well. Seeley said “If it’s any minor procedures they can come here. We have a wonderful woman’s unit it’s a model where the family comes in, and they stay in one beautiful room with a view of the mountains for the entire stay. “ “I would like the community to perceive us as a place to come when they’re choosing versus when coming when they need us during emergency care.”
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group Presented by Bruce Petrie with a PHD in Neuroscience and over 20 years’ experience.
February 14 at 7pm 2nd Monday each month • No charge to attend
Contact Nellie at Inglenook with any questions:
303-659-4148 Brighton 80601
www.inglenookatbrighton.com • Assisted Living • Independent Living • Memory Care • Rehabilitation • Hospice Care • Respite Care
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY • • • • •
CBD Oils Wide Selection of Medical Equipment Prescription Compounding We Accept Most Insurance Plans & Worker’s Comp Se Habla Español
Brighton’s Only Locally Owned Pharmacy
Customer Service Is Our #1 Priority Flowers | Boutique Gifts | Cards 1610 Prairie Center Pkwy., Suite 2110, Brighton (Located next to PVMC) | 303-483-7455
Brighton Standard Blade 11
February 10, 2022
At home rapid COVID tests How to use them and why they may mislead you BY CLAIRE CLEVELAND COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO
During the holidays, lots of Coloradans relied on rapid COVID-19 tests to determine whether they should gather for parties, visit with friends and family or stay home. But those tests weren’t widely available at local pharmacies. And when they were, the prices could be exorbitantly high. Dr. Richard Zane, director of emergency services at UCHealth, said he gets asked a few times a week about finding at-home tests and how often his patients should test themselves for COVID-19, especially as the omicron variant rips through the state. According to state data, this week nearly 26 percent of PCR tests have come back positive. “I think that the public, over the course of the last two years, has gotten remarkably mixed messages about testing,” Zane said. “I feel for people because they are getting messages, like go buy over-the-counter tests and test your family before you have a party — things that are scientifically ludicrous.” How at-home tests are different from PCR tests The first thing that’s important to understand, Zane said, is that antigen tests — which are the rapid, at-
As home COVID tests start becoming more popular, warnings show results and usage requires some attention. SHUTTERSTOCK
home tests — are fundamentally different from PCR tests (the ones that take several days to get results for), which are understood as the gold standard for detecting COVID-19. A rapid test looks for antigens, which are what the immune system responds to, while a PCR test detects the virus itself through a replication process. Antigen tests are more likely to detect COVID-19 if a person is experiencing symptoms or has a high viral load, while the PCR can detect a relatively small amount of virus and therefore may detect the virus earlier in the disease process. Zane said it’s best to think about a rapid test result as positive or indeterminate. If the test comes back positive, you should isolate, seek medical care if you need it. If the rapid test is not positive, “it’s as though you didn’t do the test,” he said. With rapid tests, results really de-
pend on the point in time. If the test was taken during the earliest phase of an infection, the test could return a false negative. Some of the at-home tests have a sensitivity of about 85 percent. That means 85 percent of people who are infected are detected by the test while the other 15 percent of infected people are missed. In some studies, the reliability of these tests has been found to be even lower. Using tests before parties or other gatherings So back to that big party that has you wondering whether or not to attend. That’s when the real issue with relying on rapid tests comes into play. These at-home tests may detect some positive cases and rule those people out from going to the party (or a concert or the office). But the tests could miss other people who actually have the virus and could spread it to others when they show up. “You’ll decrease the number of people who are positive and spreading disease. So it could become a safer party,” Zane said. “But the people who don’t have a positive test, they should interpret it as though they didn’t do the test.” The rapid tests can help to minimize spread, but they’re most effective when combined with other measures such as vaccines, masks and limiting gatherings to outdoor or well-ventilated spaces with fewer people as much as possible. Negative at-home tests could be misleading
Prepare for Power Outages & Save Money REQUEST A FREE QUOTE!
ACT NOW TO RECEIVE A $300 SPECIAL OFFER!* (833) 379-1388 *Offer value when purchased at retail. **Financing available through authorized Generac partners. Solar panels sold separately.
$0 DOWN FINANCING OPTIONS!**
Erika Allen is a technician at the University of Denver’s molecular diagnostics laboratory, where oncampus university students must take a PCR test every three days. “Seeing all of the rapid tests being sold out of stores, people trying to get testing and failing and people spending a lot of money on tests that frankly are nothing more than a false sense of security is very frustrating to me,” she said. Allen echoed the sentiments of Zane: That the negative result from an at-home test can give people the illusion that they’re negative for COVID-19 when they might not be. But Allen said there is still clinical relevance for the tests. If you have symptoms, an antigen test is very likely to tell you whether it’s COVID. “(With) the rollout of these athome tests to citizens, especially people who may not be as familiar with medical diagnostics, I don’t think the information was provided to them to help them really understand the strengths and the limitations of this type of testing,” she said. But both Allen and Zane agree that at a population level, the results of rapid tests are helpful for public health officials to understand the spread of COVID-19. And that’s why Coloradans who use the tests should report the results to the state. This story is from CPR News, a nonprofit news source. Used by permission. For more, and to support Colorado Public Radio, visit cpr.org.
12 Brighton Standard Blade
February 10, 2022
Should you still wear a mask? What to know as Colorado mask mandates expire (again)
according to the CDC, in a paper bag and then it’s safe to reuse again.
BY MATT BLOOK COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO
Falling COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Colorado have led many local health departments to abandon their mask mandates for indoor public settings, such as restaurants and retail shops. The mayors of Denver and Glenwood Springs both announced on Jan. 31 that they will allow their public health orders to expire this week. Leaders of health departments in Larimer, Adams and Arapahoe counties quickly followed suit, though Larimer’s mandate won’t expire until Feb. 12. “We’re transitioning into a more sustainable management of COVID,” said Michael Hancock, Denver’s mayor. “A more targeted and methodical approach to outbreaks will allow us to focus resources without broad restrictions being forced on all residents and businesses in our city.” Despite the loosening rules, health experts say widespread use of masks could help dampen future waves of COVID-19 and slow down the evolution of harmful variants. It’s also still a simple and effective measure that can protect you and your family, since COVID-19 isn’t going away any time soon. “We should not be rejoicing and burning our masks,” said Dr. May Chu, a clinical professor in the department of epidemiology at the Colorado School of Public Health. “That psychology is wrong.” CPR spoke with Dr. Chu about what residents should know as rules around masks loosen in many communities. Matt Bloom: Many health departments, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are still recommending folks wear masks in crowded indoor settings, even though government mandates are going away. This might be a simple question, but is it still important to wear masks? Dr. Chu: We have found that [masking] helps reduce the amount of transmission of COVID-19 between people. If you’re infected, and you wear a mask, you are reducing the source of the virus. And if you are wearing a mask and not ill, but somebody else you’re talking to is ill, and you both have a mask on, not only is that person reducing the source of contamination, but also you as the uninfected have a
As mask-wearing mandates expire – the question remains – should you still wear one? SHUTTERSTOCK
better protective barrier before you inhale it. So wearing masks, keeping a mask handy and practicing other health measures, like getting vaccinated, is still a very important part of the toolbox that we have. When you come to talk about lifting mask mandates, I think people are looking at the economic and the psychological and the social well-being of many others in that decision, because the stress [of mandates] can be enormous. Bloom: If you’re someone who is still concerned about getting sick, when and where are the best places to wear a mask? Dr. Chu: So there are some scientific numbers and facts that you should consider about the current situation where you live. If the infection rate or the prevalence of the virus in your community is less than 3 percent, there’s a good chance that 97 percent of the time, you’re not going to meet with somebody that has an infection, right? Just 3 percent of the time. And so it’s pretty safe. You could probably not wear a mask if you are vaccinated, you don’t mind getting infected, you feel like you are going to be in an area where you’re not gonna be able to give it to somebody else that would suffer more than you would. So those factors need to be considered as part of being a responsible community citizen, if you want to just be sure. Bloom: So that transmission rate, if that’s down around 3 percent, you can be a little more comfortable, maybe not wearing a mask to the grocery store, or for example, if it’s not required. Dr. Chu: Right. And that informa-
Find Your Perfect RV Rental! RVshare connects millions of renters to the perfect RV rental and provides a safe, secure booking experience. Start Planning the Road Trip of a Lifetime
rentrvusa.com/colorado
tion is readily available online, on TV. Bloom: If you’re vaccinated, is it still beneficial to you and your family’s health to wear a mask in public? Dr. Chu: Yes. Because vaccination is not what we call a “sterile immunity,” which means when you’re vaccinated, you can’t get the disease. You still can get infected [with COVID-19 after being vaccinated]. But the fact is that the infection is usually limited. But you’ve heard those stories where … there is a husband and wife, for example, a husband just has like nothing. And the wife, you know, gets very ill even though their vax profile is exactly the same. So there is a chance that somebody else could catch the virus from you and get quite sick even if you’re not. Bloom: If I’m someone who starts wearing a mask less often, what’s the best way to store them for future or less frequent use? Dr. Chu: I’ve seen people pull it down below their chin. I see now some of these, ingenious things, folks wear it as a clip-on their shirt or on a necklace kind of thing. So you can keep it as long as it’s dry, it’s still good. Something is better than nothing. We’re asking folks now to wear what we call the KN95 or KN94 masks with respirators because the material is better at filtering out virus particles. But the fact is whatever you’re wearing should be fitted to your face. Otherwise, you lose the benefits, because if it leaks, you’re really not getting much more protection. You just look like you’re doing it. If your mask gets soiled, set it aside and just put it aside for about 72 hours,
February
Fill-Up Special!
GLOBAL PROPANE 303-660-9290 Family Owned Business
Text “globalpropane” to 22828 for email prices
Bloom: Are there any outdoor settings where it’s still recommended to wear masks? Dr. Chu: You should use your smarts, right? I mean, people need to think about where they are situationally. If you follow NFL football and you follow, especially games played in the cold, you can see players and coaches their breath in the air. And if you look at where the plumes of air coming out, somebody’s mouth during yelling and screaming, and if you have three or four people around you, their warm air breath blends with the other, and as the wind comes, swirls around them and comes back to them. You can imagine those could be the conditions in a lot of places. If you don’t wanna breathe somebody else’s air a mask might be a good idea.
Bloom: Do you plan to keep masking while you’re out and about in public? Dr. Chu: Yes, I do. And it’s because we have a vulnerable, immunosuppressed person in our home whom we love very much and we don’t wanna bring any infection home. And so I will mask and protect myself to protect my beloved family member to not get COVID-19 from me because I don’t think I can live with that guilt. Bloom: I think a lot of people can probably relate to that. Either they have a young kid who isn’t able to get vaccinated or an elderly family member they see a lot. Dr. Chu: It’s interesting. Authorities used mask mandates as a way of saying, you know, by July 4th, you can picnic with your family without a mask. So they sort of gave people a timeline when you can let loose, because there’s still a very negative connotation of masking. Because then you think, ‘I’m being punished until July the fourth,’ right? But it shouldn’t be about being let out of jail, if you will. The virus is not done with us. In Asia, wearing a mask has been used by everybody in many countries and cultures since before [COVID-19]. They just accept it and there’s certain times they don’t wear a mask because they know they don’t have to. And I would suggest at some point we might head that way as well. a nonprofit news source. Used by permission. For more, and to support Colorado Public Radio, visit cpr. org. This interview was edited for clarity.
D IS C
VOLU ME OU N TS! 5 0 0+
$2.19 9
Gallon L imited Off
er
Brighton Standard Blade 13
February 10, 2022
BRIEFS a community meeting at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 28, in the basement of City Hall, 500 S. Fourth Ave., to gain more of an understanding of the areas’ expectations, identifying concerns and priorities and services that the district provides. The district is asking for feedback as part of the process. R.S.V.P. to https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10c0d4dacac2ba3fcc43...
No more masks at rec center The city of Brighton will not require face masks to be worn inside the Brighton Recreation Center. The sauna and steam room will be available for use, too. The Tri-County Health Department’s piublic health order thatu required masking in indoor public spaces expired Feb. 5. It’s up to schools and businesses to decide whether to require masks at those facilities. Housing scam Brighton police are warning of a scam involving fake landlords and fake ads for houses. A tweet from police said scammers are posing as landlords renting out their homes. They post fake ads for houses for rent on social media and ask prospective tenants to send security deposits and first month’s rent to Zelle, Venmo or similar cash application accounts. “Once the unsuspecting victim
sends their money, they learn the person they have been communicating with is now the homeowner,” the tweet said. “Please be cautious when utilizing such applications and when a deal seems too good to be true.” Detectives suggest trying to get as much information as possible and trying to meet with the landlord in person before sending money to unknown people. Call 303-288-1535. Mayors/commissioners’ awards The deadline for nominations for this year’s Adams County Mayors and Commissioners youth AWards is Tuesday, Feb. 15. The awards recognize sixth-graders through 20-year-olds who have overcome personal adversity to create positive life changves. Call 303-453-8515 or email agmartinez@brightonco.gov.
services department will be hosting its annual Growing Grads Summer Job Launch from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, at City Hall, 500 S. Fourth Ave. It’s a chance for youngsters interested in interning or working for the city over the summer to build resumes, get tips and tracks for obtaining summer jobs and find out more about what the city has to offer during the summer. Attendance at the summer job launch is a must to be eligible for a paid summer internship with the city. The paid internship program gives participants ages 14 to 21 the opportunity to work for various city departments for 15 to 20 hours a week for eight weeks. Volunteers are needed, too. Call youth services coordinator Rachel Nulle at 303-655-2119 or email rnulle@brightonco.gov.
Youth summer job launch The city of Brighton’s youth
Brighton Fire Rescue survey Brighton Fire Rescue is planning
Trash Bash dates for 2022 in place The city of Brighton announced its dates for Trash Bash in 2022. It’s a chance for residents to get rid of large items. The first chance is the weekend of Friday, April 29. The second is the weekend of Friday, Sept. 23. Both will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Brighton Wastewater Treatment Facility, 325 N. Kuner Road. Those with special needs can call the city for pick-up service April 27 and 28 and again Sept. 21 and 22.
GOP
Senate Foreign Relations Committee, which has an important influence on US foreign policy. “I would commit more air power so we can deter Putin’s tanks. He will keep going and we have to put more troops in Baltic and Poland,” said Moore. Flora’s goal is to serve on the Armed Services Committee and hold accountability. “Afghanistan is where we lost the respect of the world. Biden is saying he cannot protect Americans in Ukraineit’s unacceptable,” said Flora. Hendricks agrees with the other senator candidates and O’Dea said the microphone should be removed from Joe Biden. Every time he comes out and talks, it makes our allies nervous. “His advisors come out ten minutes later and correct him,” Hendricks said. “As far as Ukraine, I support sanctions, such as banking and energy. Energy independence is why Russia is over there because we approved the XL pipeline. Tell the Germans the line would not be put in, it would change the dynamics of everything right now. I would also support air if we needed it,” said O’Dea. Hanks predicted that if Ukraine is attacked China will do something in the Pacific. “If we get one, we’re going to get the other. Biden offers Russia access to NATO Navy bases. It’s the wrong direction to go,” Hanks said. “We should have offered Ukraine a NATO statute. NATO should offer Ukraine article five protection. I don’t see Russia going beyond Ukraine and It’s unacceptable. I do not think they have the horsepower to go further.”
He is a lousy president, however. “We need to stay focused this year on his agenda and his partner in crime, Michael Bennett. If we stay to the issues we’re going to have a Republican in the US Senate is next November,” he said. Bremer said Republicans need to accept that they did not do well in the last elections. “Focus on 2022 for Republicans to win back the house and the Senate in 2024 win back the White House. Its only way is we will get more votes than our opponents,” he said. Moore’s said he does not think it’s not clear who won the election. “It took some time and a lot of court cases, I am glad we have a system where if there are doubts people have their day in court, and the Trump team did that. The outcome Congress ratified that result, it was their decision,” Moore said. “There were a lot of problems that need to be fixed and people are concerned. Despite the doubts, the system worked itself out that Biden is the president and we have to move on,” he added. “I think 44% of the voters of this state are unaffiliated, we need to work on getting their trust back over to our side.” Flora thinks Republicans need to push back. “We have a president that vilifies people of goodwill, who have understandable questions and equate sense to bigots and racists. They tried to make election integrity dirty words, it’s not okay,” said Flora. “The last four presidents have had their results challenged by parties of both sides. There needs to be complete transparency and stays at the state level. There can be no federal takeover elections because any reforms need to happen right here and make sure
Coloradans have confidence in their vote. That’s what we need to change in DC.” Hendricks was clear: “The election was stolen, conversation over! We need to get out and vote come November.” Hanks agreed and said Trump won the election. “I started a lawsuit against our Secretary of State Jenna Griswold. We had five states stop the vote counting on November 3rd, 2020. Americans knew in their gut level, there was a problem. We have never seen that before,” said Hanks. “The Colorado election systems are not secure. They are built in China with foreign manufacturers. They have wireless connectivity in them. Look up the bill sheet of Dell laptops that are part of the Dominion system. Our legal system is slow and sclerotic.” Campana said he woke up the morning after the election wondered how it happened and when the recounting took place. “After everything was contested, I couldn’t find hard evidence. I could find all kinds of undisputed issues. I look at those issues, so if I’m your new U.S. Senator I’m holding Joe Biden and Michael Bennett accountable for what they’ve done in just one year,” said Campana. Yu says he agrees the election was stolen. “The question should be why the Democrats keep talking about this,” Yu said.”The reason why they keep talking about it is that they know they have nothing else to distract us. They don’t want to talk about the economy. Just last week, state courts in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania said that they violated their voting laws and their state constitution.”
FROM PAGE 8
“President Trump sent bombs over Ukraine last time Russia was acting up. Biden sent blankets and box lunches. We have a botched Afghanistan exit,” said Campana. “We have to get back to earning the trust of our allies being the strength of the world that holds the stability of our planet. I will ensure those relationships are intact and hold senators accountable. I’ll be on the Senate Intelligence Committee like the President or Michael Bennett.” Yu thinks America determines what the future will hold. “We do have options to avoid any kind of military conflict, we can easily put sanctions and control Russian oil and gas top revenue and put restrictions on banks and the dollar which is the world currency- it will handy cap Russian.” Bremer agrees it is 100%, foreseeable Vladimir Putin is taking over Ukraine to partner with NATO. “If he continues the annexation of Crimea, onto Ukraine, continue going south, going west and into Poland -this is the strategy of Putin and Russia,” said Bremer. Biden is not paying attention, he said. “Joe Biden (is) not perceiving this and spending more time saving his sons from bad business deals,” Bremer said. “We should have been selling them Javelin missiles, we should have been selling them drones. Thankfully, some of our European allies and even Japan are now shipping ammunition over there. This is not going to stop Putin.” Moore would seek to get on the
No Clipping Required. The AARP® Auto Insurance Program from The Hartford.1
FREE duffel
bag when you request your free quote!3
Election security O’Dea thinks the election was not stolen and that Biden is our president. ON AVERAGE, AARP MEMBERS ENJOY
$5072
SAVINGS
ON AUTO INSURANCE
when they switch from companies like
GEICO, State Farm and Allstate Your savings could be even more!
Call The Hartford 1-833-498-1989
Call The Hartford now to request a FREE money-saving quote.
1-833-498-1989 No coupon necessary.
Not an AARP member? If you’re 50 or over, request a FREE quote and more information today! AARP and its affiliates are not insurers. Paid endorsement. The Hartford pays royalty fees to AARP for the use of its intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purposes of AARP. AARP membership is required for Program eligibility in most states. The AARP Auto Insurance Program from The Hartford is underwritten by Hartford Fire Insurance Company and its affiliates, One Hartford Plaza, Hartford, CT 06155. It is underwritten in AZ by Hartford Insurance Company of the Southeast; in CA by Hartford Underwriters Insurance Company; in WA, by Hartford Casualty Insurance Company; in MN, by Sentinel Insurance Company; and in MA, MI and PA, by Trumbull Insurance Company. Auto is currently unavailable in Canada and U.S. Territories or possessions. Specific features, credits and discounts may vary and may not be available in all states in accordance with state filings and applicable law. Applicants are individually underwritten and some may not qualify. 1 In Texas, the Auto Program is underwritten by Redpoint County Mutual Insurance Company through Hartford of the Southeast General Agency, Inc. Hartford Fire Insurance Company and its affiliates are not financially responsible for insurance products underwritten and issued by Redpoint County Mutual Insurance Company. 2 Average savings amounts based on information reported by customers who switched to The Hartford from other carriers between 1/1/20 and 12/31/20. Your savings may vary. 3Gift is a limited time offer and not available in all states. Email address required in most states. Allow 4-7 weeks for delivery. Bottle not included. *Based on customer experience reviews shared online at www.thehartford.com/aarp as of October 2021. 006131
14 Brighton Standard Blade
LOCAL
February 10, 2022
SPORTS Riverdale Ridge sends off its flock
Eight sign college letters of intent in school ceremony BY SCOTT TAYLOR STAYLOR@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
It’s something that Riverdale Ridge senior Luke Burley will miss, in about a year. Burley was waiting in the highschool’s gymnasium Feb. 3, getting ready to sign his letter of intent committing him to attend Norwich University, a military college in chilly Vermont. Sitting at the table in the gym wearing his jeans and his Norwich University baseball T-shirt, his mother Lori called across the gym: “Where’s your hoody?” “I took it off,” he said. “I’m going to Norwich, so I have to get used to the cold.” Eight Riverdale Ridge seniors, all standouts in at least one sport at the high school, signed their college letters of intent. Originally scheduled for Wednesday morning, the ceremony was pushed back in response to the Feb. 2 snowstorm that shuttered schools throughout the region. Burley said he’ll be fine in the cold. He’s eager to get started. “My No. 1 goal is to serve, and I really want to serve and defend my country,” Burley said. “Also, having the chance to play baseball is great. And they have the best cyber security program.” Riverdale Ridge Athletic Director Aaron Riessen applauded not just the athletes for their college choices, but the good-sized crowd of family, friends and Riverdale students that watched. “These eight athletes have helped us create an identity and culture that we can be proud of at Riverdale Ridge,” Riessen said. “In four short years, you helped put us on the map.” It’s only the second time the school
Riverdale Ridge High School celebrated the past and future careers of eight student athletes who signed their college Letters of Intent Feb. 3 in the School’s gymnasium. Top row, right to left Luke Burley, Molly Lancaster, Emma Hodnet, Sydnee Fordham. BotPHOTO BY SCOTT TAYLOR tom row, Sienna Mullin, Kyla Humphreys, Megan Drews, Aryanna Day.
has hosted the letters of intent ceremony and only the second year the school has had seniors to send to college. Riverdale Ridge first came online in 2018 and fielded its first senior class last year. But coaches and school leaders said there has been plenty of time for the students to make an impression. “You have made a mark throughout the entire Colorado high-school athletics community,” Principal Terry Elliott said. “They know Riverdale Ridge exists because of you and what you have done the last four years. You did it through a start-up, through a pandemic that impacted two or three seasons. I couldn’t be more proud of you.”
Prepare for unexpected power outages with a Generac home standby generator REQUEST A FREE QUOTE!
866-977-2602
FREE
7-Year Extended Warranty* A $695 Value!
Limited Time Offer - Call for Details
Special Financing Available Subject to Credit Approval
Out-of-state tuition Like Burley, most of the students under the spotlight Feb. 3 sad they plan to attend college out of state. Soccer player Aryanna Day plans to take her skills to Phoenix’ Arizona Christian University. “It’s 100 percent because of the coach there,” Day said. “She just supported my morals and values and stuff like that, which I really appreciate. She supports me, not just the way I play, but my character as well.” Soccer player Molly Lancaster plans to attend Fort Hays State University in Kansas. She hopes to major in computer science, with a minor in political science. “When I went there this summer,
I got the feeling that this is where I belong,” Lancaster said. “As I got to meet the coaches and the other players and got familiar with the environment of the town, I knew it was the best fit for me.” Basketball player Megan Drews plans to attend Hastings College in Nebraska. She plans to study business. “I just liked the environment, the people,” Drews said. “It’s a new journey.” Softball team Four of the students featured Feb. 3 came from the Ravens softball SEE FLOCK, P21
NEVER PAINT AGAIN Nationwide Builders is proud to introduce MT. STATES WESTERN EXTREME COMPOSITE SIDING
Be a part of our 2022 Show Homes Campaign and Save! 5 homeowners in this general area will be given the opportunity to have
MT. STATES WESTERN EXTREME COMPOSITE SIDING
Applied to their home with decorative trim at a very low cost. This amazing new product has been engineered specifically to combat the harsh Colorado climate, and eliminates constant painting and maintenance costs. Backed with fade and lifetime material warranty, and providing full insulation, summer and winter, this product can be installed on most types of home. It comes in a wide variety of colors and is now being offered to the local market.Your home can be a showplace in your vicinity. We will make it worth your while if we can use your home.
Financing Available WAC “Offer Limited-CALL NOW!”
INSULATED WINDOWS ALSO AVAILABLE For an appointment, please call toll free:
*To qualify, consumers must request a quote, purchase, install and activate the generator with a participating dealer. Call for a full list of terms and conditions.
1-888-540-0334 Nationwide Builders
3 Generations of Experience - www.nbcindustries.com COVID-19 precautions will be used
Brighton Standard Blade 15
February 10, 2022
Sports briefs Baseball camp Regis University’s baseball coaching and staff will be conducting a clinic at Brighton High School from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 19. Campers will receive a T-shirt, a ticket to Regis’ game against Adams State at 2;30 that afternoon, the chance to shag balls during batting practice before the game and a chance to run the bases after the game. The cost is $50. Register at https:// bybsa.net/program/46262/2022regis-university-baseball-day-at-thepark?fbclid=IwAR1IbRoRe_PDrJLBOmt7yL1pZrcCVNCKOzCh2cov38as4uUnd47OF5vcjyM State wrestling tournament AURORA -- The Colorado High
School Activities Association announced the schedule for the girls and boys state wrestling tournaments at Ball Arena from Thursday, Feb. 17, to Saturday, Feb. 19. Ball Arena requires patrons to wear masks because of the ongoing pandemic. Feb. 17: 2A/3A prelims, girls preliminary round, noon to 3 p.m.; 4A/5A boys preliminary round, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18: 2A/3A and girls quarterfinals, 8:30 to 11:45 a.m.; 4A/5A boys quarterfinals, 12:45 to 3:30 p.m.; semifinals for boys and girls in all classes, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 19: Third-round consolation matches through consolation semifinials, all classifications, 10 a.m.; parade of champions and finals, all classifications, 5:30 p.m.
Wrestling: BHS tops rival Prairie View Brighton beat Prairie View 45-28 in the city rivalry wrestling match Feb. 3 at PVHS. Prairie View picked up on-mat wins from Josiah Alvarado (120 pounds), Vincent Klabon (132), Bryson Porta (182), Christopher Parks (285) and Nolan Peterson (106) and Ane’e Vigil (113). Brighton’s on-mat wins came from Josiah Gallegos (126), Bryce Bravo-Packer (138), Sam Rock (152(, DJ Rock (160), Izaiah Schoepp (170), Taylor Hruby (195) and Dylan BravoPacker (220).
Prairie View senior wrestler Jon Rea, is congratulated by his parents, from left, Wayne Rea, Rhonda Lombardi, and Laurie Rodriguez, during ceremonies honoring Prairie View wrestlers Feb. 3 at Prairie View High School.
Scoreboard Eagle Ridge Academy Boys basketball The Warriors beat Weld Central 68-44 on the Warriors’ floor Feb. 1. Brenden Buzzell led the Rebels with 15 points. Jace Cornelius added 10. No stats were available for Eagle Ridge. ERA improved to 12-2 this season with a 57-54 road win over Englewood Feb. 4. James Kyren Allen and Peyton Torres scored 16 points for ERA. Cameron Seifert added 11. No stats were available for Englewood. Eagle Ridge Academy slipped past Stargate School 55-51 in Brighton Feb. 5. No stats were available for either team. Girls basketball Weld Central topped Eagle Ridge 33-21 in Keenesburg Feb. 1. Julia DeLorenzo had nine points for the Warriors. Oceanna Solis added five. Jolie McBride paced the Rebels with 20 points. Gracie Weber scored four. ERA made it two wins for the week with a 30-22, home-floor win over Englewood Feb. 3. No stats were available for the Pirates. Brianna Gelok scored 10 for the Warriors. DeLorenzo added eight. Eagle Ridge Academy beat Stargate
School 35-17 in Thornton Feb. 5. Gelok led the Warriors with 11 points. DeLorenzo was next with seven. No stats were available for Stargate School. Brighton High School Girls swimming Brighton easily won the Eastern Metro Athletic Conference swimming and diving championship at Hinkley HIgh School over the weekend,. BHS totaled 737 points. Rangeview took second place with 495 points. Here are Brighton’s results: 1-meter diving: 1. Ariana Wiser, 351.4 points. 2.. Paige Martinez, 341.7. 4. Iris Frese, 299. 3. 50-yard freestyle: 1. Anna Jorstad, 25.16 seconds. 2. Isabella Perkins, 25.79. 3. 100- freestyle: 1. A. Jorstad, 55.27 2. Brianna Keese, 59.3. 7. Victoria Weerman, 10:01.73. 100- butterfly: 1. Emily Aten, 58.84. 2. Anne West, 1:10.24. 5. Grace Schmidt, 1:11.91. 100- backstroke: 1. Isabella Perkins, 1:02.04. 4. V. Weerman, 1:08.03. 100- breaststroke: 1. Makenna Reiner, 1:08.56. 2. Emma Linscombe, 1:10.09. 200- freestyle: 2. E. Aten, 1:57.98. 3. Mallory O’Keefe, 2:00.4. 200- individual medley: 1. M. Reiner, 2:11.99. 2. E, Linscombe,
2:20.94. 3. Lanee Keyes, 2:37.21. 500freestyle: 3. M. O’Keefe, 5:29.58. 4. L. Keyes, 6:05.27. 200- freestyle relay: 1. E. Aten, I, Perkins, M. O’Keefe, A. Jorstad, 1:44.31. 200- medley relay: 1. I. Perkins, M. Reiver, E. Aten, A. Jorstad, 1;52.39. 400- freestyle relay: 1., M. O’Keefe, Kylee Goforth, E. Linscombe, M. Reiner, 4:04.18. Boys basketball Horizon slipped past Poudre 66-60 in Fort Collins Feb. 3. Tabor Robison and Coby Jimenez scored 18 points for the Hawks. Esmond Griffin added 15, and Blake Kramer had 12. No stats were available for the Impalas. The Hawks beat Mountain Range 84-51 in Thornton Feb. 4. Griffin scored 22 points for Horizon. Kyle Northrup threw in 17, while Robison chipped in with 12. Girls basketball Poudre shaded the Hawks 50-47 in Fort Collins Feb. 3. Britta Cardenas and Morgan ives scored 10 points for Horizon. Bela Voglund led the Impalas with 24 points. Jaque Forrest added 10. Horizon beat Mountain Range 67-34 in Westminster Feb. 4. Audra Vine topped the Hawks’ scoresheet with 15 points. Kaitlin Schumann added 13.
Girls basketball Brighton downed Adams City 35-19 in Commerce City Feb. 4. No stats were available. Horizon beat Brighton 71-34 in Thornton Feb. 5. Vine led the Hawks with 25 points. Morgan Ives added 17. No stats were available for BHS. Prairie View High School Postponement Prairie View’s wrestling match against Northglenn was postponed Feb. 2 because of poor weather. Girls basketball Eaglecrest downed Prairie View 5717 Jan. 31 in Brighton. Laci Roffle led the Raptors with 14 points. Shyann Farbes and Anjolene Ramiro added 11. No stats were available for PVHS. Rangeview beat Prairie View 65-21 in Brighton Feb. 1. No stats were available for either team. Boys basketball Rangeview stopped Prairie view’s nine-game winning streak with a 6460 win in Aurora Feb. 1. Tyson Roberts led the T-hawks with 28 points. Dominic Marrujo had 13, and Rashawn Salinas-Johnston added 11. KK Stroter led Rangeview with 17 points. Yaseen Muhammad had 13, and Elijah Thomas scored 12.
SCAN HERE
FROM $
1,699 *
$
CBD PAIN RELIEF CREAM GREAT FOR: BACKACHES ARTHRITIS MUSCLE ACHES
greencbdtoday.com/colorado
FREE ONBOARD CREDIT
GRAND ALASKAN CRUISE & TOUR 12 days, departs May - September 2022
Seattle • Vancouver • Ketchikan • Juneau • Skagway • Glacier Bay • Anchorage • Denali • and more — Visit Denali National Park and Glacier Bay National Park on the same incredible trip! Cruise through the Gulf of Alaska and the Inside Passage as you discover the best of the Frontier State by land and by sea. TM
The relief you need exactly where you need it most.
USE CODE: PAIN
& get 3 FREE Gifts
1,949 *
promo code N7017
1-866-943-9321
* Prices are per person based on double occupancy plus $299 in taxes & fees. Single supplement and seasonal surcharges may apply. Add-on airfare available. Onboard Credit requires purchase of Ocean View or Balcony Cabin. Offers apply to new bookings only, made by 3/31/22. Other terms & conditions may apply. Ask your Travel Consultant for details.
16 Brighton Standard Blade
February 10, 2022
C R O S SWO R D P U Z Z L E
© 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
Solution
TRIVIA 1. MYTHOLOGY: In Roman mythology, Cupid is the god of love. What’s the name of the Greek god of love? 2. MOVIES: Which movie series features a character named Inspector Clouseau?
9. LANGUAGE: In British English, what is a windcheater? 10. ANATOMY: What part of the human brain controls hunger?
3. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the basic currency used in Greenland?
Answers
4. HISTORY: What was the first toy to be advertised on U.S. television?
2. “The Pink Panther”
5. MEASUREMENTS: What is the unit of measurement used to gauge the speed and direction of a computer mouse?
4. Mr. Potato Head
6. GEOGRAPHY: Which U.S. territory’s unofficial slogan is “Where America’s Day Begins”? 7. TELEVISION: What is the longest running scripted TV series? 8. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president campaigned for election with the slogan “Happy Days Are Here Again”?
1. Eros 3. Danish krone 5. Mickeys per second 6. Guam, whose location is near the International Date Line 7. “The Simpsons” 8. Franklin Roosevelt (1932) 9. A windbreaker 10. Hypothalamus (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.
Crossword Solution
Brighton Standard Blade 17
February 10, 2022
www.ColoradoCommunityMedia.com/Notices
PUBLIC NOTICES
legals2@coloradocommunitymedia.com
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. 211200232 TYPE: POOLING NOTICE OF HEARING Great Western Operating Company, LLC, (Operator No. 10110) (“Applicant”) filed an Application with the Commission for an order to pool all oil and gas (“mineral”) interests in lands identified below. This Notice was sent to you because the Applicant believes you may own mineral interests that will be pooled if the Commission approves the Application. Pooling is the consolidation and combining of mineral interests so that all mineral interest owners receive payment for their just and equitable share of produced oil and gas. For more information about the Commission’s pooling process, please see a brochure on the Commission’s website here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14QaK0JG6G35g vqwq5pp5t1psF0fDil0M/view APPLICATION LANDS Township 1 South, Range 67 West, 6th P.M. Section 4: E½W½, W½E½ Section 9: E½W½, W½E½ 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: March 28, 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: February 28, 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_Handbook_December_2021_Final.pdf for more information. Under Commission Rule 508, if no petition is filed, the Application may be approved administratively without a formal hearing.
3511 Ringsby Court, Unit 103 Denver, Colorado 80216 (720) 446-5620 jjost@jostenergylaw.com kwasylenky@jostenergylaw.com Legal Notice No. BSB1308 First Publication: February 10, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of the Brighton Urban Renewal Authority will hold a public hearing at Brighton City Hall, 500 South 4th Avenue, Brighton, Colorado 80601 on February 16, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. to consider adoption of a budget amendment for fiscal year 2022 and related appropriations. Copies of such 2022 budget amendment and appropriations have been filed in the office of the Executive Director of the Brighton Urban Renewal Authority located at Brighton City Hall, 500 South 4th Avenue, Brighton, Colorado 80601, where the same are open for public inspection. Any interested person may file any objections at any time prior to the final adoption by the Board of Commissioners.
BROMLEY PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 5
By Order of the Board of Commissioners Brighton Urban Renewal Authority /s/ ____________________ Legal Notice No. BSB1303 First Publication: February 10, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 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) Alternate member at this time. The Board meets at 6:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of every month at Brighton City Hall. BOARD OF APPEALS The Board of Appeals has openings at this time. Members of this board are qualified by experience related to the construction industry and are trained to rule or review upon matters pertaining to building construction. The Board of Appeals meets at need to determine the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction, acts on appeals for the city’s construction codes (building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical codes) and for Property Maintenance Codes. Brighton staff representatives are present to facilitate, including the Chief Building Official and a permit technician acting as the Board Secretary. Meetings are held at Brighton City Hall. PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has an opening for one (1) Ward 4 member, one (1) Ward 2 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.
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.
BRIGHTON HOUSING AUTHORITY The Brighton Housing Authority has an opening for one (1) member and 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.
OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee has openings for one (1) 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.
By Mimi Larsen, Commission Secretary Dated: January 20, 2022 Great Western Operating Company, LLC c/o Jamie L. Jost Kelsey H. Wasylenky Jost Energy Law, P.C.
Legal Notice No. BSB1287 First Publication: February 10, 2022 Last Publication: February 24, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Metropolitan Districts
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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.
BRIGHTON URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON AN AMENDMENT TO THE BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION The Historic Preservation Commission has an opening for one (1) Alternate member 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.
Any Affected Person who files a petition must be able to participate in a prehearing conference during the week of February 28, 2022, if a prehearing conference is requested by the Applicant or by any person who has filed a petition.
Government Building.
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
Public Notice
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING AND NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO 2021 BUDGET February 22, 2022 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 5 (the “District”), County of Adams, State of Colorado, will hold a regular meeting at 11:30 AM on February 22, 2022 for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board. The District’s physical location for regular and special meetings is 7887 E Belleview Ave, Suite 700 - Training Room, Englewood, CO 80111. Pursuant to § 32-1-903 CRS, as amended, the District’s meetings may also be conducted electronically, telephonically or by other virtual means. FURTHER, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed amended budget has been submitted to the District for the fiscal year of 2021. 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 11:30 AM on February 22, 2022. 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 2021 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: 847 7655 4746 or videoconference on https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84776554746. This meeting is open to the public. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BROMLEY PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 5 By: /s/ LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL E. DAVIS, LLC Legal Notice No. BSB1315 First Publication: February 10, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice LLAMADO DE CANDIDATURAS A QUIÉN CORRESPONDA y, particularmente a los votantes del Distrito Metropolitano Bromley Park No. 2 del Condado Adams, Colorado. POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA, de acuerdo con el Artículo 1-13.5-501, C.R.S., que se realizará una elección el martes 3 de mayo de 2022, en el horario entre las 7:00 a.m. y las 7:00 p.m. En ese momento uno (1) el Director será elegido para cumplir con su mandato por el término a de 1 año hasta el 2 de mayo de 2023 y dos (2) el Directors será elegido para cumplir con su mandato por el término de 3 años hasta el 6 de mayo de 2025. Los formularios para la Auto Candidatura y Aceptación están disponibles y pueden obtenerse a partir de Lisa Jacoby, el Funcionario Electoral Designado para el Distrito Metropolitano Bromley Park No. 2 c/o Lisa Jacoby, McGeady Becher P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203, Teléfono: 303-592-4380, Correo electrónico: ljacoby@specialdistrictlaw.com y en el sitio web del Distrito: http://bromleyparkmd2.com/. El Formulario de Auto Candidatura y Aceptación o la carta debe presentarse ante el Funcionario Electoral Designado antes del horario de cierre (5:00 p.m. MST) el 25 de febrero de 2022, sesenta y siete (67) días antes de la elección regular. Las Declaraciones Juradas de Intención para ser un Candidato de Nominación Directa deben presentarse ante el Funcionario Electoral Designado antes del horario de cierre (5:00 p.m. MST) el 28 de febrero de 2022, sesenta y cuatro (64) días antes de la elección regular. POR LA PRESENTE TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA, de acuerdo con el Artículo 1-13.5-1002, C.R.S., que las solicitudes para la devolución de las votaciones de los votantes ausentes pueden obtenerse a partir/ presentarse ante Lisa Jacoby, el Funcionario Electoral Designado del Distrito (en la dirección/ teléfono/ correo electrónico señalados más arriba), en el horario entre las 8:00 a.m. y 5:00 p.m. hasta el horario de cierre del martes inmediatamente anterior a la elección (martes 26 de abril de 2022). BROMLEY PARK DISTRITO METROPOLITANO NO. 2
Por /s/ Lisa Jacoby Funcionario Electoral Designado
Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice
Legal Notice No. BSB1313 First Publication: February 10, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR BLUE LAKE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 6
Public Notice
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Blue Lake Metropolitan District No. 6 of Weld County, Colorado.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS ALTAMIRA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-4 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of Altamira Metropolitan District Nos. 1-4 (“District”) of Weld County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 3rd day of May, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (2) two directors will be elected for a 3-year term and (3) three directors will be elected for a 1-year term. In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO): Courtney Linney, DEO clinney@spencerfane.com Spencer Fane LLP 1700 Lincoln Street, Ste. 2000 Denver, CO 80203 Phone: 303-839-3778
Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, February 28, 2022. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. ALTAMIRA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-4
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above email address until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, April 26, 2022). All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. on election day.
By:/s/ Micki L. Mills Designated Election Official Legal Notice No. BSB1260 First Publication: February 10, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR BLUE LAKE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 5 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Blue Lake Metropolitan District No. 5 of Weld County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three (3) directors will be elected to serve a three-year term. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Micki L. Mills, the Designated Election Official for the District, at email: mmills@cegrlaw. com. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above email address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, February 25, 2022).
Courtney Linney, Designated Election Official Legal Notice No. BSB1311 First Publication: February 10, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS ROCKY MOUNTAIN RAIL PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of Rocky Mountain Rail Park Metropolitan District (“District”) of Adams County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 3rd day of May, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (3) three directors will be elected for a 3-year term and (2) two directors will be elected for a 1-year term. In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO): Becky Johnson, DEO bjohnson@spencerfane.com Spencer Fane LLP 1700 Lincoln Street, Ste. 2000 Denver, CO 80203 Phone: 303-839-3885
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above email address until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, April 26, 2022). All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. on election day. BLUE LAKE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 5 By:/s/ Micki L. Mills Designated Election Official Legal Notice No. BSB1259 First Publication: February 10, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR BLUE LAKE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Blue Lake Metropolitan District No. 1 of Weld County, Colorado.
The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022. The form can be emailed to bjohnson@spencerfane.com. If the designated election official determines that a self-nomination and acceptance form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form at any time prior to the close of business on the day of the deadline. Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, February 28, 2022. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. NORTH WASHINGTON RAIL PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
Legal Notice No. BSB1296 First Publication: February 10, 2022
Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Micki L. Mills, the Designated Election Official for the District, at email: mmills@cegrlaw. com. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above email address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, February 25, 2022).
BLUE LAKE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 6
The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022. The form can be emailed to clinney@spencerfane.com. If the designated election official determines that a self-nomination and acceptance form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form at any time prior to the close of business on the day of the deadline.
Becky Johnson, Designated Election Official
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three (3) directors will be elected to serve a three-year term.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve a three-year term. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Micki L. Mills, the Designated Election Official for the District, at email: mmills@cegrlaw. com. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above email address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, February 25, 2022). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above email address until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, April 26, 2022). All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. on election day. BLUE LAKE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 By:/s/ Micki L. Mills Designated Election Official Legal Notice No. BSB1256
Brighton Legals 2.10.22 * 1
18 Brighton Standard Blade
February 10, 2022
Public Notices First Publication: February 10, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (Notice by Publication) §§ 1-13.5-501, 1-13.5-303, C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the eligible electors of the Lochbuie Station Residential Metropolitan District (the “District”), Town of Lochbuie, Adams County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election for the District will be conducted by independent mail ballot on May 3, 2022. At that time three (3) directors may be elected to serve until May 2025, and two (2) director(s) may be elected to serve until May 2023. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on a board of directors may obtain Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms by sending a request to the Designated Election Official (“DEO”) of the District. Such requests may be sent by email to elections2022@ mdavislawoffice.com. The deadline to file a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form with the DEO, or a letter that meets the requirements of § 1-13.5-501, C.R.S., is 5:00 p.m. (“Close of Business”) on Friday, February 25, 2022. If the DEO determines that a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form or letter is not sufficient, the eligible elector who filed the form or letter may amend the form or letter prior to Close of Business on February 25, 2022. Early filing is encouraged as the deadline will not permit curing an insufficient form after this date and time. A person who wishes to be a write-in candidate must file an Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate with the office of the DEO by Close of Business on February 28, 2022. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that information on obtaining an absentee ballot may be obtained from the DEO, and applications for an absentee ballot must be filed with the DEO no later than Close of Business on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. LOCHBUIE STATION RESIDENTIAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/
Designated Election Official
Legal Notice No. BSB1298 First Publication: February 10, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR HORSE CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT §1-13.5-501, 1-13.5-1102(3), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Horse Creek Metropolitan District, Adams County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on Tuesday, the 3rd day of May, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three (3) directors will be elected to serve 3-year terms. Eligible electors of the Horse Creek Metropolitan District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO): Mandi Kirk 3900 E. Mexico Ave., Suite 300 Denver, CO 80210 (720) 833-4224 mandi@fritschelaw.com The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is 4:00 p.m. on February 25, 2022 (not less than 67 days before the election). Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 28, 2022 (the sixty-fourth day before the election). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the Designated Election Official no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday preceding the election, April 26, 2022. HORSE CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Mandi Kirk Designated Election Official Legal Notice No. BSB1293 First Publication: February 10, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS EAGLE SHADOW METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of Eagle Shadow Metropolitan District No. 1 (“District”) of Adams County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 3rd day of May, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (3) three directors will be elected for a 3-year term and (1) one director will be elected for a 1-year term.
1700 Lincoln Street, Ste. 2000 Denver, CO 80203 Phone: 303-839-3778 The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022. The form can be emailed to clinney@spencerfane.com. If the designated election official determines that a self-nomination and acceptance form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form at any time prior to the close of business on the day of the deadline. Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, February 28, 2022. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. EAGLE SHADOW METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 Courtney Linney, Designated Election Official Legal Notice No. BSB1316 First Publication: February 10, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR BLUE LAKE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 4 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Blue Lake Metropolitan District No. 4 of Weld County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three (3) directors will be elected to serve a three-year term. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Micki L. Mills, the Designated Election Official for the District, at email: mmills@cegrlaw. com. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above email address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, February 25, 2022). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above email address until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, April 26, 2022). All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. on election day. BLUE LAKE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 4 By:/s/ Micki L. Mills Designated Election Official Legal Notice No. BSB1258 First Publication: February 10, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR PRAIRIE CORNER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Prairie Corner Metropolitan District of Adams County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve a three-year term and two (2) directors will be elected to serve a one-year term. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Sarah H. Luetjen, the Designated Election Official for the District, at email: sluetjen@ cegrlaw.com. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above email address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, February 25, 2022). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address during normal business hours, until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, April 26, 2022). All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. on election day. PRAIRIE CORNER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By:/s/ Sarah H. Luetjen Designated Election Official Legal Notice No. BSB1248 First Publication: February 10, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS HI-LAND ACRES WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of Hi-Land Acres Water and Sanitation District (“District”) of Adams County, Colorado.
In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO):
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 3rd day of May, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (2) two directors will be elected to serve until the next regular election to be held in May 2023 and (3) three directors will be elected to serve until the next regular election to be held in May 2025.
Courtney Linney, DEO clinney@spencerfane.com Spencer Fane LLP
In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible
electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO): Sue Blair, DEO 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone: 303-381-4960 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. elections@crsofcolorado.com The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022. A Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time before end of day on Friday, February 25, 2022. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit correcting an insufficient form. Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, February 29, 2022. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. HI-LAND ACRES WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT Sue Blair, Designated Election Official Legal Notice No. First Publication: February 10, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
the electors of the Silver Peaks East Metropolitan District of Weld County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve a three-year term and three (3) directors will be elected to serve a one-year term. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Sarah H. Luetjen, the Designated Election Official for the District, at email: sluetjen@ cegrlaw.com. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above email address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, February 25, 2022). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address during normal business hours, until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, April 26, 2022). All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. on election day. SILVER PEAKS EAST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By:/s/ Sarah H. Luetjen Designated Election Official
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR BLUE LAKE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Blue Lake Metropolitan District No. 2 of Weld County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve a three-year term. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Micki L. Mills, the Designated Election Official for the District, at email: mmills@cegrlaw. com. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above email address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, February 25, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above email address until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, April 26, 2022). All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. on election day. BLUE LAKE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 By:/s/ Micki L. Mills Designated Election Official Legal Notice No. BSB1257 First Publication: February 10, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (Notice by Publication) §§ 1-13.5-501, 1-13.5-303, C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the eligible electors of the Altamira Metropolitan District No. 5 (the “District”), Town of Lochbuie, Weld County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election for the District will be conducted by independent mail ballot on May 3, 2022. At that time two (2) directors may be elected to serve until May 2025, and one (1) director may be elected to serve until May 2023. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on a board of directors may obtain Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms by sending a request to the Designated Election Official (“DEO”) of the District. Such requests may be sent by email to elections2022@ mdavislawoffice.com. The deadline to file a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form with the DEO, or a letter that meets the requirements of § 1-13.5-501, C.R.S., is 5:00 p.m. (“Close of Business”) on Friday, February 25, 2022. If the DEO determines that a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form or letter is not sufficient, the eligible elector who filed the form or letter may amend the form or letter prior to Close of Business on February 25, 2022. Early filing is encouraged as the deadline will not permit curing an insufficient form after this date and time. A person who wishes to be a write-in candidate must file an Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate with the office of the DEO by Close of Business on February 28, 2022. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that information on obtaining an absentee ballot may be obtained from the DEO, and applications for an absentee ballot must be filed with the DEO no later than Close of Business on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. ALTAMIRA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 5 By: /s/
Designated Election Official
Legal Notice No. BSB1299 First Publication: February 10, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR SILVER PEAKS EAST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to
Bids will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on March 15, 2022, in the Water Resources Division Office, 12450 Washington Street, Thornton, CO 802412405. No bids will be accepted beyond this date. Bids shall be in a sealed envelope plainly marked “City of Thornton, Water Resources Division, ATTN: Share Leases/Ruthanne Schaffer.” Bids received after 5:00 p.m. on March 15, 2022 shall be returned to the Bidder unopened and will not be considered under any circumstances. Sole responsibility rests with the Bidder to see that the bid is received on time. Bids shall contain the following information: (1) the ditch company and division, if applicable, in which the shares are to be leased; (2) the numbers of shares to be leased; (3) the ditch and headgate through which the shares are to be delivered; (4) the name, address, phone number and email address of the potential lessee; and (5) the bid price per ditch company share for the potential lease. Minimum bids are: $390 per share.
Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (Notice by Publication) §§ 1-13.5-501, 1-13.5-303, C.R.S.
Any questions concerning this Bid shall be directed to Ruthanne Schaffer, Water Resources Division, City of Thornton, (720) 977-6509.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the eligible electors of the Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 3 (the “District”), Adams County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election for the District will be conducted by independent mail ballot on May 3, 2022. At that time three (3) directors may be elected to serve until May 2025. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on a board of directors may obtain SelfNomination and Acceptance Forms by visiting https://www.cospecialdistricts.com/bromley-parkmetropolitan-district-. The deadline to file a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form with the DEO, or a letter that meets the requirements of § 1-13.5-501, C.R.S., is 5:00 p.m. (“Close of Business”) on Friday, February 25, 2022. If the DEO determines that a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form or letter is not sufficient, the eligible elector who filed the form or letter may amend the form or letter prior to Close of Business on February 25, 2022. Early filing is encouraged as the deadline will not permit curing an insufficient form after this date and time. A person who wishes to be a write-in candidate must file an Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate with the office of the DEO by Close of Business on February 28, 2022. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that information on obtaining an absentee ballot may be obtained from the DEO, and applications for an absentee ballot must be filed with the DEO no later than Close of Business on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. BROMLEY PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3 By: /s/
BID NOTICE The City of Thornton, Colorado, requests bids for the leasing of certain shares in the following ditch company for the 2022 Irrigation Season: Kershaw Ditch.
The City of Thornton has the right to reject any and all Bids, or any part thereof, to waive any formalities or informalities contained in said Bid, and to award the Bid to the highest responsive and responsible Bidder, as deemed in the best interest of the City of Thornton. No Bids will be accepted from Bidders wishing to sub-lease.
Legal Notice No. BSB1249 First Publication: February 10, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Public Notice
Public Notice
Designated Election Official
Legal Notice No. BSB1300 First Publication: February 10, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Bids and Settlements
Summons and Sheriff Sale Public Notice COUNTY COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601 303-659-1161 Case No: 2015C032896 Plaintiff: KEN MCFARLAND PROPERTIES, INC., assignee to Wakefield and Associates Inc., v. Defendant: Duaine A. Doyle and Betty Doyle NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE FOR PUBLICATION Sale No.: 2021004413 BY VIRTUE OF a Writ of Execution, to me directed, regarding a Judgment dated the April 1, 2015 and revived on March 29, 2021, in favor of the Plaintiff, Ken McFarland Properties, Inc.. assignee of Wakefield and Associates Inc. against Defendants, Duaine A. Doyle and Betty Doyle (“Judgment-Debtors”), evidenced by a Transcript of Judgment recorded April 28, 2021. as Reception No. 2021000051759 of the real estate records of Adams County, State of Colorado and, I am commanded to make, out of the lands, tenements, goods and chattels, owned by the JudgmentDebtors, the sum of $5,833.79 Dollars, plus postjudgment interest, continuing costs of collection, and attorneys’ fees, resulting from Adams County Court Civil Action No. 2015C032896. wit: Accordingly, I have levied upon the following real property; owned by Judgment-Debtors, to wit:
Public Notice BID NOTICE The City of Thornton, Colorado, requests separate bids for the leasing of certain shares in the following ditch companies for the 2022 Irrigation Season: Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company (FRICO Barr Division) and Burlington Ditch and Reservoir Company (Burlington Barr Division). Bids will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on March 15, 2022, in the Water Resources Division Office, 12450 Washington Street, Thornton, CO 80241-2405. No bids will be accepted beyond this date. Bids shall be in a sealed envelope plainly marked “City of Thornton, Water Resources Division, ATTN: Share Leases/David Diedrich.” Bids received after 5:00 p.m. on March 15, 2022 shall be returned to the Bidder unopened and will not be considered under any circumstances. Sole responsibility rests with the Bidder to see that the Bid is received on time. Bids shall contain the following information: (1) the ditch company and division, if applicable, in which the shares are to be leased; (2) the numbers of shares to be leased; (3) the ditch and headgate through which the shares are to be delivered; (4) the name, address phone number, and email address of the potential lessee; and (5) the bid price per ditch company share for the potential lease. Minimum bids are as follows: $100 per share for FRICO-Barr shares and $100 per share for Burlington-Barr shares. The City of Thornton has the right to reject any and all Bids, or any part thereof, to waive any formalities or informalities contained in said Bid, and to award the Bid to the highest responsive and responsible Bidder, as deemed in the best interest of the City of Thornton. No Bids will be accepted from Bidders wishing to sub-lease. Any questions concerning this Bid shall be directed to David Diedrich, Water Resources Division, City of Thornton, (720) 977-6236. Legal Notice No. BSB1254 First Publication: February 3, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Legal Notice No. BSB1253 First Publication: February 3, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Lot 2, Block 2, Les Lea Manors Filing No. 2, County of Adams, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as 7731 Knox Ct., Westminster, CO 80030. THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. NOTICE OF SALE THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 9:00 a.m., on March 10th, 2022, at 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Briqhton, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Judgment-Debtors, Duaine A. Doyle and Betty DoyIe, their heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the Judgment, as evidenced by the Transcript of Judgment, plus post-judgment interest, continuing costs of collection and attorneys’ fees, and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. Dated: December 3rd, 2021 RICHARD REIGENBORN ADAMS COUNTY SHERIFF By: Kathy Grosshans Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No. BSB1203 First Publication: January 13, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2021CV30760; DIVISION/COURTROOM A SALE NO. 2021005879 Plaintiff: AUTUMN CHASE II CONDOMINIUM
Brighton Legals 2.10.22 * 2
Brighton Standard Blade 19
February 10, 2022
Public Notices ASSOCIATION, a Colorado nonprofit corporation v. Defendants: BETH A. BAILEY; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION; ROUNDPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING CORPORATION; AUTUMN CHASE ASSOCIATION, INC.; and PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR ADAMS COUNTY SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE Under an Order for Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure entered on October 14, 2021, in the above-captioned civil action, I am ordered to sell certain real property as described below. All inquiries for information related to this sale must be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601 or by calling (303) 655-3272. Commonly known address for the real property: 3001 West 107th Place, Unit A, Westminster, CO 80031 Legal description of the real property to be sold at public auction: CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 219, BUILDING 34, AUTUMN CHASE II CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED ON JUNE 27, 1994 IN BOOK 4345 AT PAGE 559, AND CONDOMINIUM MAP OF AUTUMN CHASE II BUILDING 34 RECORDED FEBRUARY 18, 1998 AT RECEPTION NO. CO364695, OF THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO Record owner(s) of real property: Beth A. Bailey Association/Foreclosing Entity: Autumn Chase II Condominium Association Interest foreclosed: Statutory lien for unpaid assessments per C.R.S. § 38¬33.3-316, as perfected by the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Autumn Chase II Condominiums, recorded on June 27, 1994, at Reception No. B1260161 in the Clerk & Recorder’s Office for the County of Adams, Colorado (“Declaration”). More accurately defined in the Order for Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure, issued by the Court on October 14, 2021, a certified copy of which was recorded on October 26, 2021, at Reception No. 2021000125337 in the Clerk & Recorder’s Office for the County of Adams, Colorado (“Order”). Amount of judgment entered on October 14, 2021: $21,780.72 with post-judgment interest at 21% per annum. The amount of the foreclosed lien is not stagnant. Amount of foreclosed lien as of November 18, 2021: $22,801.12 Attorneys for Association: Moeller Graf, P.C. Attn: Joshua Myers, Reg. No. 53309 385 Inverness Pkwy., Ste. 200 Englewood, CO 80112 Phone: (877) 279-4499 jmyers@moellergraf.com THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN DESCRIBED ABOVE. THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The covenants of said Declaration have been violated as follows: failure to pay assessments that have come due, more accurately described in the Order. NOTICE OF SALE THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Civil Division of the Sheriff’s Office for the County of Adams, Colorado, will sell the real property described above and the improvements thereon at 9:00 AM, on the 24th day of March, 2021, in the basement of the Adams County Courthouse at 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601, to the highest and best bidder. The Association and its attorney do not make any warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. Date signed: December 16, 2021 Richard A. Reigenborn, Sheriff County of Adams, Colorado By: Kathy Grosshans Legal Notice No. BSB1241 First Publication: January 27, 2022 Last Publication: February 24, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO Adams County Justice Center 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601 Case No.: 2021CV31384 Plaintiff: GERADETTE E. BORREGO v. Defendants: JESUS SOLIS, XTREME AUTO, LLC, AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS Attorney for Plaintiffs Karsh Gabler Call PC Alan E. Karsh, #1620 Fred Gabler, #8978 1658 Cole Blvd, Bldg. 6, Suite G10 Lakewood, CO 80401 Phone #: 303.759.9669 E-mail: akarsh@karshgabler.com fgabler@karshgabler.com SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: JESUS SOLIS You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within thirty-five (35) days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within thirty-five (35) days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice. This is an action to terminate a Contract for Deed and quiet title to the following described real property: Lots 16 and 17, Block 4, Dupont, excepting therefrom the West 5 feet of said Lots conveyed to the County of Adams by the Deed recorded November 12, 1999 in Book 5952 at Page 503, County of Adams, State of Colorado.
Date signed: 01/12/2022 Richard A. Reigenborn, Sheriff Adams County, Colorado By: Stacy Sutton Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No. BSB1217 First Publication: January 20, 2022 Last Publication: February 24, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, Adams COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2021CV030759 DIVISION NO. W INITIAL COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM Plaintiff, Yorktown Homes Association, Inc. v. Defendants, DIMITRI C. PORTER et al Regarding: Lot I, Block 12, Yorktown Homes, County of Adams, State of Colorado.
Also known as 8040 Brighton Blvd., Commerce City, Colorado 80022
Also known as: 7941 York St #1, Denver CO 80229
Dated: January 18, 2022.
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice:
Legal Notice No. BSB1229 First Publication: January 27, 2022 Last Publication: February 24, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2020CV31461; DIVISION/ COURTROOM C SALE NO. 21-3484 Plaintiff: SHILOH HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v. Defendants: MARIANNE RODRIGUEZ; DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR THE REGISTERED CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE, LOAN TRUST 2006-FF8, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FF8; MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P.; and ADAMS COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE Under an Order for Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure entered on June 30, 2021, in the above-captioned civil action, I am ordered to sell certain real property, as follows: Record owner(s) of real property: Marianne Rodriguez Association: Shiloh Homeowners Association, Inc. Attorney for Association: Moeller Graf, P.C. Joshua S. Myers, Atty. Reg. No. 53309 385 Inverness Pkwy., Ste. 200 Englewood, CO 80113 Phone: (877) 279-4499 Interest foreclosed: Statutory lien for unpaid assessments per C.R.S. § 38-33.3-316, as perfected by the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions of Shiloh Townhomes, recorded on March 29, 1982 at Reception No. B370556 in the County of Adams, Colorado (“Declaration”). More accurately defined in the Order for Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure, dated June 30, 2021, recorded on July 08, 2021 at Reception No. 2021000081860 in the County of Adams, Colorado (“Order”). Amount of judgment entered on 06/30/2021: $11,309.43 with post-interest at 12% per annum. Amount of secured indebtedness as of 08/01/2021: $12,416.01 Legal description of property to be foreclosed: Lot 45 Building 7 Shiloh Filing No. 1, filed on October 27, 1981 in File No. 14 of Map of No. 800 and as Amended by Affidavit of Slight Modifications – Initial Plan filed on March 29, 1982 in File No. 14, of Map No. 840, County of Adams, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as: 8242 Washington St., Unit 45, Denver, CO 80229 THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN DESCRIBED ABOVE. THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The covenants of said Declaration have been violated as follows: failure to pay assessments that have come due, more accurately described in the Order. NOTICE OF SALE THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Civil Division of the Adams County Sheriff’s Office will sell the said real property described above and improvements thereon at 9:00 AM, on the 24th day of March 24, 2022, at the Basement of Court House, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601, to the highest and best bidder. The Association and its attorney do not make any warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. All inquiries for information related to this sale must be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff’s Office at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy., 1st Floor, Ste. W5400, Brighton, CO 80601 or by calling (303) 655-3272.
You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriffs Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriffs Office of Adams County, Colorado at 9:00 A.M., on the 24th day of March 2022, at 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601; phone number 303-655-3272. 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. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** Further, for the purpose of paying off, curing default or redemption, as provided by statute, intent must be directed to or conducted at the above address of the Civil 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. 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 t a Court Order and Decree dated October 19, 2021, and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq., by Yorktown Homes Association, Inc., the current holder of a lien recorded on May 17, 2019 at Rec. No. 2019000037334, in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Adams, State of Colo ado. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Amended Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions for Yorktown Homes Association, Inc., recorded on March 9, 1975 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 30th day of December 2021. Sheriff of Adams County, Colorado By: Kathy Grosshans Deputy Sheriff ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF: ORTEN CAVANAGH HOLMES & HUNT, LLC 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202
Public Notice Adams County, Colorado 1100 Judicial Center Dr. Brighton, CO 80601 In the Matter of the Estate of: Robert Nathan Holford a/k/a Robert N. Holford a/k/a Robert Holford, Deceased Tony C. Rossi #45051 Rossi Law, LLC 6215 Corporate Dr, Ste 101 Colorado Springs, CO 80919 Phone: (303) 859-4173 Email: Tony@RossiLawLLC.com Case Number: 2022PR030038 NOTICE OF NON-APPEARANCE HEARING BY PUBLICATION
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.
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:
Legal Notice No. BSB1240 First Publication: January 27, 2022 Last Publication: February 24, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Date of Hearing: March 18, 2022. Time: 8:00 a.m. Address: 1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton, CO 80601 Legal Notice No. BSB1235 First Publication: January 27, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Public Notice District Court of Adams County, State of Colorado 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, Colorado 80601 Court Telephone: (303) 659-1161
Public Notice
Plaintiff: ACOMA ENERGY, LLC, v. Defendants: TUDEX PETROLEUM INC., A/K/A TUDEX PETROLEUMS, INC.; TUDOR CORPORATION LTD, THE ESTATE OF LIONEL CONN, and all unknown persons who claim any interest in the subject matter of this action Case No.: 2021CV31413 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice. This is an action to quiet title of the parties, along with other relief, related in and to the real property situate in Adams County, Colorado, to wit: W/2 of Section 11, Township 1 South, Range 67 West. Legal Notice No. BSB1194 First Publication: January 13, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Notice is hereby given that a sale will be held pursuant to Colorado Lien Law Titles 38-21.5-101, 102 103 on or after February 12, 2022, at 10:00 AM by Brighton Security Storage in the form of a Public Action at Brighton Security Storage, 1111 S. Fulton Ave., Brighton, Colorado 80601, where personal property to be sold is in storage. The occupant of the storage unit #410 The property to be sold is as follows: Household Items More information regarding this sale may be obtained by calling 303-659-9267. Legal Notice No. BSB1271 First Publication: February 3, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice Brighton Security Storage 1111 S. Fulton Ave. Brighton, CO 80601 Notice is hereby given that a sale will be held pursuant to Colorado Lien Law Titles 38-21.5-101, 102 103 on or after February 12, 2022, at 10:00 AM by Brighton Security Storage in the form of a Public Action at Brighton Security Storage, 1111 S. Fulton Ave., Brighton, Colorado 80601, where personal property to be sold is in storage. The occupant of the storage unit #209 The property to be sold is as follows: Household Items More information regarding this sale may be obtained by calling 303-659-9267.
Misc. Private Legals
Legal Notice No. BSB1270 First Publication: February 3, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Public Notice District Court, Adams County, Colorado 1100 Judicial Center Dr. Brighton, CO 80601
Public Notice Brighton Security Storage 1111 S. Fulton Ave. Brighton, CO 80601
In the Matter of the Estate of: Robert Leo Shear a/k/a Robert L Shear a/k/a Robert Shear, Deceased
Notice is hereby given that a sale will be held pursuant to Colorado Lien Law Titles 38-21.5-101, 102 103 on or after February 12, 2022, at 10:00 AM by Brighton Security Storage in the form of a Public Action at Brighton Security Storage, 1111 S. Fulton Ave., Brighton, Colorado 80601, where personal property to be sold is in storage.
Tony C. Rossi #45051 Rossi Law, LLC 6215 Corporate Dr, Ste 101 Colorado Springs, CO 80919 Phone: (303) 859-4173 Email: Tony@RossiLawLLC.com Case Number: 2022PR030096
The occupant of the storage unit #211 The property to be sold is as follows: Household Items
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: Date of Hearing: April 4, 2022. Time: 8:00 a.m. Address: 1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton, CO 80601 Legal Notice No. BSB1310 First Publication: February 10, 2022 Last Publication: February 24, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
More information regarding this sale may be obtained by calling 303-659-9267. Legal Notice No. BSB1271 First Publication: February 3, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles Public Notice T&R AUTO REPAIR IS SELLING 303-659-6747
Public Notice
09 HYUNDAI SONATA VIN ENDING IN 571894
Brighton Security Storage 1111 S. Fulton Ave. Brighton, CO 80601 Notice is hereby given that a sale will be held pursuant to Colorado Lien Law Titles 38-21.5-101, 102 103 on or after February 12, 2022, at 10:00 AM by Brighton Security Storage in the form of a Public Action at Brighton Security Storage, 1111 S. Fulton Ave., Brighton, Colorado 80601, where personal property to be sold is in storage. The occupant of the storage unit #731 The property to be sold is as follows: Household Items
06 PONTIAC G6 VIN ENDING IN 238948 Legal Ad No.: BSB1304 First Publication: February 10, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Notice to Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE
More information regarding this sale may be obtained by calling 303-659-9267. Legal Notice No. BSB1271 First Publication: February 3, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Brighton Security Storage 1111 S. Fulton Ave. Brighton, CO 80601
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of LILA JEAN MCKIENZIE, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31252 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the
Brighton Legals 2.10.22 * 3
20 Brighton Standard Blade
February 10, 2022
Public Notices Personal Representative or to the Adams County Probate Court, Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Dr. Brighton, CO 8060 on or before June 3rd, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. /s/ JAMES E. FREEMYER P.C. Duly authorized signature of James E. Freemyer Is currently on file at the offices of James E. office of James E. Freemyer, P.C. By: /s/ James E. Freemyer James E. Freemyer, #11839 Attorney for Personal Representative Legal Notice No. BSB1250 First Publication: February 3, 2022 Last Publication: February 17, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lee W. Forker a/k/a Lee William Forker, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR030037 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 June 10, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Richard B.Vincent #13843, Attorney for the Personal Representative 1805 Highway 42, Suite 100 Louisville, CO 80027 Legal Notice No. BSB1292 First Publication: February 10, 2022 Last Publication: February 24, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Shirley Ann Santillanes, a/k/a Shirley A. Santillanes, a/k/a Shirley Santillanes, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 031161 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 June 10, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Sergio Santillanes 2103 North Tucker Ave #4 Farmington, NM 87401 Legal Notice No. BSB1289 First Publication: February 3, 2022 Last Publication: February 17, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of CONNIE LYNN DVORKIN a/k/a CONNIE L. DVORKIN a/k/a CONNIE DVORKIN, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31263 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 May 27, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Kendra Johnson, Personal Representative 16381 E. Ada Place Aurora, CO 80017 Legal Notice No. BSB1236 First Publication: January 27, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of ANCELMITA F. GOMEZ, Deceased Case Number: 21PR31017 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 June 15, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Debra Gomez, Personal Representative c/o 6060 Greenwood Plaza Blvd #200 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Legal Notice No. BSB1307 First Publication: February 10, 2022 Last Publication: February 24, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE
2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Henry A. Sand, Attorney for Personal Representative SandLaw, PLLC, P.O. Box 6333 Broomfield, CO 80021 Legal Notice No. BSB1274 First Publication: February 3, 2022 Last Publication: February 17, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE
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 May 27 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.
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 May 27, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.
Susan K. Farhar Personal Representative 13560 Tejon St Westminster, CO 80234
Song Short-Corcoran Personal Representative 3438 Forest Canyon Drive Longmont, CO 80504
Legal Notice No. BSB1228 First publication: January 27, 2022 Last publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Phillip S. Wong, 8543, Schey, Piller, Alspaugh & Wong, P.C. 636 Coffman Street Suite 200, PO BOX 267, Longmont, CO 80502-0267 Phone: 303-776-3511, ext. 16 www.spawlaw.com
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of SUE CORRINE MARINGO, a/k/a SUE C. MARINGO, f/k/a SUE CORRINE HAMMOND, f/k/a SUE CORRINE BISSELL Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30057 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 June 10, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Margaret L. Alber, Personal Representative c/o Eirich Law Firm, 9000 E. Nichols Ave., Suite 140 Centennial, CO 80112 Legal Notice No. BSB1305 First Publication: February 10, 2022 Last Publication: February 24, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of KATIE JEAN SUNSHINE, aka KATIE J. SUNSHINE, aka KATIE SUNSHINE, aka KATIE JEAN BAUER, aka KATIE J. BAUER, aka KATIE BAUER, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR031242 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 June 3, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Laurie Kay Bauer, Personal Representative 659 Harvest Lane Billings, MT 59106 Legal Notice No. BSB1263 First Publication: February 3, 2022 Last Publication: February 17, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of GUSTAVO MOSQUEDA, AKA GUSTAVO MOSQUEDA ORTEGA, AKA GUASTAVO ORTEGA, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31244 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 Jun 3 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Jose Antonio Mosqueda, Jr. Personal Representative 444 Stetson Court Brighton, Colorado 80601 Legal Notice No. BSB1268 First publication: February 3, 2022 Last publication: February 17, 2022 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 May 27, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.
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 May 27, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.
Sylvia Tidquist, Personal Representative 861 S. 13th Ave Brighton, CO 80601
Kimberly Raemdonck, Attorney for the Personal Representative, Jill Cherie Easter 2489 West Main Street Littleton, CO 80120
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 June 3,
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Patrick Jay Short, aka Patrick J. Short, aka Patrick Short, aka Pat Short, aka Jay Short, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30032
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Curtis Craig Redger AKA Curtis C. Redger AKA Curtis Redger, Deceased, Case Number: 2022PR30042
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of STEVEN EARL SCHAEFFER aka STEVEN SCHAEFFER aka STEVE SCHAEFFER aka STEVE E. SCHAEFFER aka S. SCHAEFFER aka S. E. SCHAEFFER, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30043
Legal Notice No. BSB1312 First Publication: February 10, 2022 Last Publication: February 24, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robert Raymond Babbin, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 14
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mary Louise Oliphant, aka Mary Oliphant, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 15
Legal Notice No. BSB1245 First Publication: January 27, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Lisa Vanderbilt, Personal Representative 2431 Clearview Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80521
Legal Notice No. BSB1246 First Publication: January 27, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Michael Ivan Plotnick, also known as Michael I. Plotnick, Michael Plotnick, and Mike Plotnick, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR030059 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 June 10, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.
Legal Notice No. BSB1238 First Publication: January 27, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of THELMA A. HAZELWOOD aka THELMA HAZELWOOD aka THELMA ANTONIA HAZELWOOD aka T. MAY HAZELWOOD, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30013 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 May 27, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Teia May, Personal Representative 6913 E. 132nd Ave. Thornton, CO 80602 Legal Notice No. BSB1225 First Publication: January 27, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of HAROLD EDWARD BUDDEMEYER, JR., aka HAROLD EDWARD BUDDEMEYER, aka HAROLD E. BUDDEMEYER, aka HAROLD BUDDEMEYER, aka HAL BUDDEMEYER, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30047 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 or on or before June 15, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Sharon Gaston Personal Representative c/o WARREN, CARLSON & MOORE, LLP PO Box 610 Niwot, CO 80544-0610 Legal Notice No. BSB1306 First Publication: February 10, 2022 Last Publication: February 24, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 24, 2022 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 Juan Jose Sarria be changed to Roman James Arguello Case No.: 21 C 2143 By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. BSB1294 First Publication: February 3, 2022 Last Publication: February 17, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 17, 2022 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 Jacob Keith Chittum be changed to Jacob Keith Kallstrom Chittum Case No.: 21 C 2107 By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. BSB1242 First Publication: January 27, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
February, 2022 at the hour of 10:30 a.m. 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.
Children Services (Adoption/Guardian/Other)
Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 3rd day of February, 2022. Alana Percy Clerk of the District Court
Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601 Case Number: 19JV60 Div: S Ctrm.:
Legal Notice No. BSB1318 First Publication: February 10, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Children: Hunter Sherwood, Lillyann Sherwood Respondents: Darlene Cisneros, Jeremy Sherwood
Public Notice STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ADAMS Division D1 No. 21JV267 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE INTEREST OF:
Attorney or Party Without Attorney: Name: Lindsay Mcintyre Address: 11860 N. Pecos St. Westminster, CO 80234 Phone Number: (720) 523-2950 Fax Number: (720)-523-2951 Atty. Reg. #: 43604
Julian Medina, Catarino Reyes-Salas, Briella Benavidez, Isaiah Lunas A Child(ren), and Concerning
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 parentchildren 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 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. 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. 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 2021. BY THE COURT: District Court Judge/Magistrate
Destiny Cisneros, Jeremiah Medina, Catarino Reyes-Salas, Leroy Oliver, Isaiah Lunas Respondents SUMMONS To the parents, guardian, or other respondents named above, GREETINGS: Isaiah Lunas You are hereby notified that a verified petition has been filed in the above named Court in which it is represented to the Court that said child are alleged to be dependent and neglected; for the reasons set forth more fully in said petition, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference for greater certainty. You are further notified that the parent-child legal relationship may be terminated by this action, if prayed for in the petition. You are further notified that the Court has set said petition for hearing on the 28th day of February, 2022 at the hour of 9:30 a.m. 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 31st day of January, 2022. Alana Percy Clerk of the District Court Legal Notice No. BSB1301 First Publication: February 10, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ADAMS Division D1 No. 21JV307 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE INTEREST OF: Corbin Lorsung A Child(ren), and Concerning Candice Lorsung, Cooper Sonmers Respondents SUMMONS To the parents, guardian, or other respondents named above, GREETINGS: Candice Lorsung, Cooper Sonmers You are hereby notified that a verified petition has been filed in the above named Court in which it is represented to the Court that said child are alleged to be dependent and neglected; for the reasons set forth more fully in said petition, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference for greater certainty. You are further notified that the parent-child legal relationship may be terminated by this action, if prayed for in the petition.
Legal Notice No. BSB1295 First Publication: February 10, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ADAMS Division D1 No. 21JV308
You are further notified that the Court has set said petition for hearing on the 28th day of February, 2022 at the hour of 10:10 a.m. 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.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE INTEREST OF:
Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 31st day of January, 2022.
America Chavira Ramirez, Ayden Grajeda Ramirez
Alana Percy Clerk of the District Court
Children, and Concerning
Legal Notice No. BSB1302 First Publication: February 10, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Public Notice
Maria Ramirez Hernandez, Adan Grajeda-Flores, Hugo Chavira Rios
Public Notice
Respondents SUMMONS To the parents, guardian, or other respondents named above, GREETINGS: Hugo Chavira Rios You are hereby notified that a verified petition has been filed in the above named Court in which it is represented to the Court that said child are alleged to be dependent and neglected; for the reasons set forth more fully in said petition, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference for greater certainty.
STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ADAMS Division D1 No. 21JV319 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE INTEREST OF: Andrew Lacey A Child(ren), and Concerning Angelina Elizabeth Lacey, John Doe
You are further notified that the parent-child legal relationship may be terminated by this action, if prayed for in the petition.
Respondents
You are further notified that the Court has set said petition for hearing on the 14th day of
To the parents, guardian, or other respondents
SUMMONS
Brighton Legals 2.10.22 * 4
Brighton Standard Blade 21
February 10, 2022
FLOCK FROM PAGE 14
team, which made to the 4A semifinals this year. Coach Ray Garza had plenty to say. “I get a lot of kudos, like ‘Coach, you’re doing an excellent job out there.’ I deflect those comments immediately because that’s not the truth,” Garza said. “The truth about why we did so well are the girls that are sitting here today.” Senior Kyla Humphreys will attend the same school as Drews. She said she felt at home on the campus. “I really enjoyed my coach. I walked on and just had this feeling like I was where I’m supposed to be.” She’s planning to study biology with a minor in psychology, with long term plans to attend medical school. “I am so excited for a new time, a new opportunity and to see what Hastings has to offer me,” Humphreys said. Sydnee Fordham said she chose St. Charles Community College in Cottleville, Miss., because she’d get an early chance to play softball competitively. “I want to go into nursing, so playing softball my third and fourth year is going to be pretty hard,” Fordham said. “I wanted to go to a school where I can almost guarantee I get to play my first and second years. “
Emma Hodnet plans to take her skills to Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa. “I loved the environment and the moment I stepped on campus I knew it was going to be mine, my school,” Hodnet said. Softball player Sienna Mullin was the only one on stage staying in Colorado for college. She plans to attend Fort Lewis in Durango. “I wanted to stay close,” she said. She loved the campus and the school. She hasn’t decided what she wants her major to be. “I loved the coach and it has a lot of options for majors,” she said.
Aryanna Day
Molly Lancaster
Megan Drews
Sydnee Fordham
Riverdale Ridge High School Senior Luke Burley poses for a photo with his Mom Lori Feb. 3 in the Riverdale Ridge gym. Burley was among eight standout Riverdale Ridge student-athletes to sign College letters of intent at the school. Burley plans to atPHOTOS BY SCOTT TAYLOR tend Norwich University in Vermont next fall.
Brown bides his time, becomes BHS football coach BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Mike Brown has been on the staff at Brighton High School the past three years. “After being at Brighton for three years and having the position open up twice, it made me feel it was time for me to step up and give the players the stability they deserve,” Brown said. He is the third BHS football coach in the past three seasons. Jeff Giger left to take the reins at Erie High
School, and Chris Flynn was the coach last season, a campaign that saw the Bulldogs advance to the first round of the state 4A playoffs. Brown has been a head coach at three other schools in Colorado and Kansas. Those stints included state playoff appearances on several occasions. “I played high school football for Wichita East in Kansas, winning two state championships,” he said. “I played college football at Ottawa University in Kansas. I was a threeyear starter on the O-line (offensive
Public Notices
named above, GREETINGS: John Doe
You are hereby notified that a verified petition has been filed in the above named Court in which it is represented to the Court that said child are alleged to be dependent and neglected; for the reasons set forth more fully in said petition, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference for greater certainty. You are further notified that the parent-child legal relationship may be terminated by this action, if prayed for in the petition. You are further notified that the Court has set said petition for hearing on the 2nd day of March, 2022 at the hour of 10:50 a.m. 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 27th day of January, 2022. Alana Percy Clerk of the District Court Legal Notice No. BSB1291 First Publication: February 10, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT
line).” Brown plans a change in offense. “We will be transitioning into a Wing T offense to take advantage of our skill sets a little better,” Brown said. “Defensively, we will be running a 4-4, 4-2-5 concept to help the defense players to gain a better understanding of our defensive philosophy.” BHS came within one ranking spot of a 4A berth in 2020. “We played a lot of sophomores and juniors last season,” Brown said. “That experience should help us tremendously to start the season.”
COUNTY OF ADAMS Division D1 No. 21JV271 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE INTEREST OF: Bentley Sanchez (AKA Bentley Roberto Meraz) Child(ren), and Concerning Respondents: Diana Sanchez, Ivan Meraz (AKA Ivan Meraz-Molina) Special Respondents: Louis Ricardo MerazMolina, Marisol Robles SUMMONS
Brown has been a coach for 32 years. “In my 32 years of doing this I have begged, borrowed and stolen a ton of information from my personal coaches, men I coached under and from coaches I coached against,” he said. “My high-school coach, Chuck Porter, really was the one who got me hooked on the game. Then Jim Grogan, the wide receiver coach at my university (and the father of former New England Patriots quarterback Steve Grogan), pushed me into the area of coaching.”
To the parents, guardian, or other respondents named above, GREETINGS: Diana Sanchez and Ivan Meraz (AKA Ivan Meraz-Molina) You are hereby notified that a verified petition has been filed in the above named Court in which it is represented to the Court that said child are alleged to be dependent and neglected; for the reasons set forth more fully in said petition, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference for greater certainty. You are further notified that the parent-child legal relationship may be terminated by this action, if prayed for in the petition. You are further notified that the Court has set said petition for hearing on the 14th day of
March, 2022, at the hour of 3:10 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 3rd day of January 2022. Alana Percy Clerk of the District Court Legal Notice No. BSB1314 First Publication: February 10, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
PLEASE RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER Brighton Legals 2.10.22 * 5
22 Brighton Standard Blade
CLASSIFIEDS
February 10, 2022
COLORADO COMMUNIT Y MEDIA
CAREERS
MARKETPLACE
REAL ESTATE
Market Place
SERVICE DIRECTORY
CLASSIFIED AD SALES
DEADLINES CLASSIFIED LINE ADS: MONDAY, 10 A.M. SERVICE DIRECTORY: THURSDAY, 5 P.M. LEGALS: THURSDAY, 3 P.M.
303-566-4100 classifieds@coloradocommunitymedia.com
SERVICE DIRECTORY ADS
Contact Teresa, 303-566-4125 talexis@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Buildings, Metal
Roofing
Health & Beauty VIAGRA and CIALIS USERS! 50 Generic Pills SPECIAL $99.00 FREE Shipping! 100% guaranteed. 24/7 CALL NOW! 888-445-5928 Hablamos Espanol
Medical
Hail & Storm Damage Repairs & Replacements Insurance Claims Roof Financing Options
Attention oxygen therapy users! Inogen One G4 is capable of full 24/7 oxygen delivery. Only 2.8 pounds. Free info kit. Call 877-929-9587
Miscellaneous The Generac PWRcell solar plus battery storage system. Save money, reduce reliance on grid, prepare for outages & power your home. Full installation services. $0 down financing option. Request free no obligation quote. 1-855-2703785 Eliminate gutter cleaning forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking protection. Schedule free LeafFilter estimate today. 15% off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-855-9952490 Update your home with beautiful new blinds & shades. Free in-home estimates make it convenient to shop from home. Professional installation. Top quality - Made in the USA. Free consultation: 877-212-7578. Ask about our specials! HughesNet – Finally, super-fast internet no matter where you live. 25 Mbps just $59.99/mo! Unlimited Data is Here. Stream Video. Bundle TV & Internet. Free Installation. Call 866-499-0141
Put on your TV Ears & hear TV w/ unmatched clarity. TV Ears Original - originally $129.95 - now w/this special offer only $59.95 w/code MCB59! 1-833-530-1955 !!OLD GUITARS WANTED!! GIBSON, FENDER, MARTIN, Etc. 1930’s to 1980’s. TOP DOLLAR PAID. CALL TOLL FREE 1-866433-8277
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
DIRECTV NOW. No Satellite. $40/ mo. 65 Channels. Stream news, life events, sports & on demand titles. No contract/commitment. CALL 1-866-825-6523
GENERAC Standby Generators provide backup power during power outages, so your home & family stay safe & comfortable. Prepare now. Free 7-yr extended warranty $695 value! Request a free quote today! Call for terms & conditions. 1-844334-8353
Paying top cash for men’s sportwatches! Rolex, Breitling, Omega, Patek Philippe, Heuer, Day-tona, GMT, Submariner and Speedmaster. Call 833-603-3236 Hero takes stress out of managing medications. Hero sorts & dispenses meds, sends alerts at dose times & handles prescription refill & delivery for you. Starting at $24.99/month. No initiation fee. 90-day risk-free trial! 1-888-684-0280 Become a published author. We want to read your book! Dorrance Publishing trusted since 1920. Consultation, production, promotion & distribution. Call for free author`s guide 833-719-3029 or visit dorranceinfo.com/acp
Aloe Care Health medical alert system. Most advanced medical alert product on the market. Voiceactivated! No wi-fi needed! Special offer w/code CARE20 for $20 off Mobile Companion. 1-855-521-5138 AT&T Internet. Starting at $40/month w/12-mo agreement. 1 TB of data/ month. Ask how to bundle & SAVE! Geo & service restrictions apply. 1-888-796-8850 Looking for assisted living, memory care, or independent living? A Place for Mom simplifies the process of finding senior living at no cost to your family. Call 1-833-386-1995 today!
Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201
BATH & SHOWER UPDATES in as little as ONE DAY! Affordable prices - No payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & Military Discounts available. Call: 855-761-1725
Insurance
Tree Service
30 Years Experience
Tree & Shrub Pruning, Removal, Stump Grinding
BBB+ Licensed & Insured
Call 303.833.5212 aandrtreeservices.com
FR
E EstimE ates
Pets
Transportation
Dogs
Wanted Donate Your Car to Veterans Today! Help and Support our Veterans. Fast - FREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800245-0398
Wanted to Buy
DENTAL INSURANCE - Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Covers 350 procedures. Real insurance - not a discount plan. Get your free dental info kit! 1-888-623-3036 www.dental50plus.com/58 #6258.
DENTAL
303-425-7531
Doodle Puppies
Golden Doodles and Bernedoodles Home-Raised Heath Tested and Guaranteed Standard and Mini Size available Schedule a visit today! (970)215-6860 www.puppylovedoodles.com
TO ADVERTISE CALL 303-566-4100
If you’ve put off dental care, it’s easy to get back on track. Call Physicians Mutual Insurance Company now for inexpensive dental insurance. Getting back to the dentist couldn’t be easier!
CALL TODAY
1-855-993-1460
Dental50Plus.com/rockymtn
Get your FREE Information Kit Product not available in all states. Includes the Participating (in GA: Designated) Providers and Preventive Benefits Rider. Acceptance guaranteed for one insurance policy/certificate of this type. Contact us for complete details about this insurance solicitation. This specific offer is not available in CO, NY; call 1-800-969-4781 or respond for similar offer. Certificate C250A (ID: C250E; PA: C250Q); Insurance Policy P150 (GA: P150GA; NY: P150NY; OK: P150OK; TN: P150TN). Rider kinds: B438, B439 (GA: B439B). 6208-0721
CLASSIFIEDS
Brighton Standard Blade 23
February 10, 2022
COLORADO COMMUNIT Y MEDIA
CAREERS
MARKETPLACE
REAL ESTATE
SERVICE DIRECTORY
CLASSIFIED AD SALES
303-566-4100 classifieds@coloradocommunitymedia.com
SERVICE DIRECTORY ADS
Contact Teresa, 303-566-4125 talexis@coloradocommunitymedia.com
DEADLINES CLASSIFIED LINE ADS: MONDAY, 10 A.M. SERVICE DIRECTORY: THURSDAY, 5 P.M. LEGALS: THURSDAY, 3 P.M.
Careers
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
Career Training
Join the arc thrift Store Team!
Chemical Operator - Entry Level
TRAIN ONLINE TO DO MEDICAL BILLING! Become a Medical Office Professional at CTI! Get trained & certified to work in months! 888-572-6790. The Mission, Program Information and Tuition is located at CareerTechnical.edu/consumer-information (M-F 8-6 ET)
$17.50 - $23.00 an hour to start, based on experience. 3-month probation period with On-the-Job Training. No Experience Necessary. Rotating Shifts. Forklift Knowledge, Mechanical Skills, Basic Math a plus.
Help Wanted Driver CDL HAZMAT DRIVER WANTED by Spring Valley Gas, Inc., family owned; 20 year old company, seeking local propane delivery driver with customer service experience. Join our team! Salary based on certification and experience. Class A or B with hazmat endorsements. Full time position. Propane experience preferred but not required. Clean MVR with no DUI or drug history. On call pay, holiday pay, paid industrial training, and paid time off. Call for interview: 303-660-8810.
All Retail positions join our team! Merchandising & retail is a plus!
Medical and Sick Pay after probation period, 401(k) plus Vacation after one year.
Hiring for Production, Cashiers and Supervisors!
Hiring Locations: Broomfield arc Thrift store:
Louisville arc Thrift store:
6500 West 120th Ave.
1349 S. Boulder Rd.
Broomfield, CO 80020
Louisville, CO 80027
APPLY IN PERSON Mon- Fri 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Chemical & Metal Industries, Inc. 23465 ChemTech Ave, Hudson, CO 80642
Help Wanted Extra Money. Need driver for errands. Call Ron 720-298-7726 or 303-2649838. Registered Nurses $66.41/Hr! R.N.s are needed for psych, veteran, corrections & IDD/ICF units in Denver and statewide. All shifts are available. Fully employer-paid medical & dental. 401(k) with 6% employer contribution and immediate vesting. Call Mark at Worldwide Travel Staffing, 866-633-3700 ext. 106 or email mdepasquale@ WorldwideTravelStaffing.com
Regional Class A CDL Driver • $33.03 - $28.00 per hour • Paid Layover • Paid Orientation • Full Benefit Package
Call 940-726-5454 TO ADVERTISE CALL 303-566-4100
HOME SWEET ORGANIZED HOME
for details EOE M/W/V/D
Enjoy up to 50% more space in your kitchen and better access to your most-used items with our custom pull-out shelves installed in your existing cabinets
Jobs
Need to get the word out?
Designer Shelves.
Advertise with us to find your next great hire!
50% OFF INSTALLATION* *Limit one offer per household. Must purchase 5+ Classic/ Designer Shelves. EXP 3/31/22
Classifieds ®
Call us at 303.566.4100
Schedule Your FREE Design Consultation:
(877) 326-0607
24 Brighton Standard Blade
There’s something for you at Aims.
Build new skills, work toward a degree or certificate, or take a class for fun. Apply today at
aims.edu GREEELEY FORT LUPTON LOVELAND WINDSOR ONLINE
February 10, 2022