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Beth Marks-Berner, Quist Middle School English Language Arts teacher with Brian Mason, District Attorney 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office Adams and Broomfield are viewing the variety of art PHOTO BY BELEN WARD created by the Roger Quist Middle School Art Club Students. See the story on page 3.

No charges for deputies in March 2021 shooting STAFF REPORT

The 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office will not charge two Adams County sheriff’s deputies for their roles in a March 2021 shooting in unincorporated Adams County. One of the deputies, James Graham, tried to make a traffic stop of a Mercedes near 70th Avenue and Broadway. A letter from DA Brian Mason to AdCo Sheriff Rick Reigenborn said the vehicle was driving at a high rate of speed and passing cars in the median. Instead, the car continued toward the exit for southbound I-25 when it struck a roadway barrier. The letter said two people — Dominick Perea and Joseph Wiley — got out of the car and went eastbound across the lanes of the freeway. Graham gave chase, as did a Denver police officer, Steve Hammack.

The two men tried to stop vehicles and open the car doors, the letter said. “He (Graham) believed the two men were armed and that the civilians in the passing vehicles were in danger of being robbed or kidnapped if the men were to enter a vehicle.” Perea succeeded in getting into a car and laid down on top of a female driver. The letter said Graham caught up with the vehicle but found the door was locked. He broke out the driver’s side window and heard the woman scream for help. The letter said Perea was fighting with the driver to keep the car in motion. After ignoring several orders to get out of the car, the letter said Graham swung his baton at Perea, then tried to use a Taser, which was “ineffective,” the letter

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Adams Co. sheriff debuts DNA laboratory County hopes of new lab will break testing backlog STAFF REPORT

The Adams County Sheriff’s Office unveiled its new, $1.2-million DNA Laboratory on March 14. The department began noting the need for a local DNA Lab began more than 15 years, according to a press statement, and discussions began between then-Sheriff Doug Darr and Detectives Division Chief Fred Stoll. The press statement said law enforcement leaders across the state have “craved tech-

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The average electric bill for Xcel Energy’s residential customers will go up $5.24 a month — a 6.4% increase — starting in April under a $182 million rate hike approved Wednesday by the Colorado Public Utilities Commission. The PUC voted 3-0 to accept the increase, which was agreed upon in rate-case ne-

gotiations that included the Colorado Utility Consumer Advocate and Energy Outreach Colorado, a nonprofit advocacy organization that, among other things, helps low-income households pay utility bills. “Although a 6.42% rate is troubling to me, I find the settlement is just and reasonable,” Commissioner John Gavin said. Rates for the average small commercial customer will also rise 6.2% or about $6.62 a month. There will be more Xcel Energy electricity rate cases to come, said Ron Davis, the commission’s chief adviser.

nological advances” in DNA forensics testing and the ability to utilize those advances for solving cases. Speaking at a March 14 press conference, Darr said it wasn’t a one-man effort. “This was a team of people who worked pretty hard in the course of a lot of years to try and create a DNA lab in Adams County,” he said in the statement Current Sheriff Rick Reigenborn presented the proposal for the lab to the Adams County board of commissioners in 2019. Commissioners allocated the $1.2 million. The press statement said the lab was built and furnished under budget. SEE DNA, P4

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The butterflies migrate to the DAs office Quist middle school art exhibit brightens lobby BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Roger Quist Middle School Art Club butterflies arrived with a beautiful art installation placed at the Adams County 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office on March 16. “It’s just been a real thrill to partner with Quist Middle School and the outstanding students and teachers on this project,” District Attorney Brian Mason said. “Our staff with the DAs office came to Quist almost every week to work with the kids on the artwork. And now today, we get to see the fruits of their labors. And it’s a fantastic exhibit, and it brightens up the DA’s office lobby.” The exhibit will be on display at the DA’s office at 1000 Judicial Center Dr. in Brighton. Eventually, it should move to the Adams County Government Center, Mason said. The art collaboration project displays more than 80 pastels on canvas and 60 butterflies representing the world’s wonders, all created by Quist Middle School Art Club students and staff from the DA’s office weekly. About 100 families of students, 27J leadership, and DA staff came to see the exhibit. Quist Middle School students created a butterfly art display to help them heal from the impacts of the pandemic. The Adam County District Attorney’s office heard about the art display in a Colorado Community Media story. The DA’s office contacted Quist to partner with them on an art project that would develop connections with the community and help with therapeutic healing impacted by the COVID-19. “The students who worked on the art are from sixth through eighth grade. It took us about four hours to put the display together at the DA’s Office,” said Taylor Marino, Quist Middle School Science teacher. Work on the project started in October 2021, and it went on the walls at the middle school at the end of February 2022. “We are so excited to see this display,” Marino said. Art Club student Michael Leslie came with his family to see his butterfly, which he painted with geometric patterns. “I really like patterns on everything. I painted it with reds and greens with words on the back too,” said Leslie. Izzy Sands loved spending time in

Families with students walking around the art display in the District Attorney’s Office lobby.

Amelia Jarosz loves to travel and take picture of sunsets and beaches. It was an PHOTO BY BELEN WARD inspiration for her piece.

the Art Club to create nature scenes. “My pastel work is of a river going through a field. I did this because I saw some pictures of similar things online. I thought it was a wonderful thing from nature. I recreated it in my own style. It turned out very well and I especially like the sunset in the background,” said Sands. Amelia Jarosz in the Art Club painted sunsets and beaches from her travels. “I love sunsets and taking pictures of sunsets and the beach,” said Jarosz. Beth Marks-Berner, Quist Middle School English Language Arts teacher, said she has mixed feelings now that it is done. “To be honest with you, this has been the best part of my year,” MarksBerner said. “School has not been easy

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New traffic signal could be online by end of the month BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The city of Brighton said work on a controlled signal at East 144th Avenue and Sable Boulevard is in the last phase. A Fort Morgan baseball coach died in a crash at that intersection almost three years ago. That prompted the call for a controlled traffic signal at all four corners. The city said the project is about 85 percent complete. City spokesperson Linda Ong said the project consisted of two phases. The first part was underground infrastructure, followed by burying overhead power lines because of conflicts. The second phase — and the most visible to traffic — is the installation of the signals and other infrastructure. “Last week, the contract team completed the installation of the traffic signal poles,” Ong said. “The team will be installing the traffic signal components over

Traffic snakes its way through what will be a controlled, four-way traffic signal at East 144 Avenue and Sable Boulevard. The city of Brighton said the signal could be in operation by the end of March. PHOTO BY STEVE SMITH

the next week and begin testing the signal. The final components include items such as the traffic signal heads, signage, guardrail, traffic signal controller cabinet, and other similar components.” Ong said the signal should be

fully operational by the end of the month. Before that, the signal’s use starts with a flash test for several days. “We ask the public to please use caution while construction is finalizing and slow speeds when

approaching traffic control to keep our team safe,” Ong said. “Additionally, be prepared for the change of flow in traffic and the new configuration as the transition from a four-way stop is made to a signalized intersection.”

Ukraine crisis hits Brighton’s sister city STAFF REPORTS

The unfolding events in Ukraine are having an impact on Brighton’s sister city, Ziebice, Poland. Ziebiece’s population is about

9,000. But according to Jeff Platte, a spokesman for GoFundMe, the city has taken in some 180 Ukrainian refugees. “Local townspeople have donated time, talent and materials to

improve the plumbing and electrical, procure donated beds and other furniture, and tend to the needs of the displaced people,” Heidi Storz, a Brighton Sister Cities member, wrote on GoFundMe. “Families in our sister city have opened their arms wide and unselfishly to help the foreigners in their midst, welcoming them as friends.” A press statement said Brighton

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said. Officer Hammack tried to use his Taser, too, without success. A second deputy, Layne Paintin, helped the other officers to remove Perea from the car. Perea resisted, the letter said. During that struggle, Paintin struck Perea in the head. Authorities later arrested Wiley. Mason’s letter to the sheriff said the physical force used in this instance was justified. “Here, Deputy Graham resorted to the use of physical force ... only after it became apparent that the nonviolent means were unsuccessful,” Mason’s letter said. “Further,

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Lead DNA analyst Roz Ekx led a tour through the new lab and explained the process of DNA collection, identification, isolation, multiplication and developing DNA profiles. Roz worked for the Colorado Bureau of Investigation processing DNA evidence until 2009 when she joined the

Sister Cities is using the GoFundMe platform to rally the community to support the Ziebice Jasmine Society (its branch of Sister Cities) to “keep all our cultural and educational programs funded while also helping to meet the basic needs of the refugees.” Visit https://tinyurl. com/2p84sh3v to learn more and to contribute to the Go Fund Me site.

Deputy Graham used force on Mr. Perea as Mr. Perea appeared to be engaged in an effort to carjack a citizen on I-25.” Mason also found that the use of force was “consistent with the minimization of injury to others” and that Perea posed “an immediate threat to the safety of others,” such that it required the use of force.” Perea faces six counts, kidnapping, robbery, trespassing to a vehicle with the intent to commit a crime, vehicular eluding, driving under restraint and resisting arrest. His arraignment is set for March 31. Wiley plead guilty to a charge of possession of a defaced weapon, one with the serial number altered or removed.

Adams County Sheriff’s Office. The press statement said the Colorado Bureau of Investigation’s lab only accepts a select number of sample collections. As a result, there are backlogs as investigators process DNA samples from across the state. The new Adams County lab will be able to process evidence quickly, according to the statement, and not just for violent or persons crimes, but also property crimes.

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27J selects Oldweiler as Pennock principal STAFFREPORT

An assistant principal in the Boulder Valley School district has been picked as the new principal for Brighton’s Pennock Elementary School. 27J Schools Superintendent Chris Feidler announced this week that Jennifer Oldweiler has been named the new principal for Pennock. “I am so excited to join the Pennock community. My values are in line with what I’ve learned are those of the school’s staff, students and families,” Oldweiler said. “I’m excited to work alongside them to improve outcomes for each of our Panthers and am looking forward to learning all about the traditions that exist at Pennock and participating in them!” Oldweiler comes to 27J Schools by way of the Boulder Valley School District where she’s currently the assistant principal at Aspen Creek K-8 School in Broomfield. In this role she supports classroom teachers with implementing district curriculum, classroom management, developing staff training, and she leads a variety of school committees, among other duties. “We’re so pleased to welcome Oldweiler into 27J Schools,” 27J Deputy Superintendent Will Pierce said. “She has that perfect balance of being able to motivate others to achieve at high levels while being a very successful school administrator who manages a plethora of projects simultaneously.”

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While previously serving as assistant principal at Rocky Top Middle School, Thornton, she helped lead the school’s work culminating in Rocky Top being named a Colorado Trailblazer School-toWatch in 2019. Her school was evaluated by education experts who sought high-performing middle-grade schools that are academically excellent, responsive to the developmental challenges of young adolescents, and socially equitable while holding high expectations for all students. Parents are a critical component of any successful school, according to Oldweiler. She routinely meets with parents to understand concerns and to capitalize on their innovative ideas and motivational strategies. “No one knows our children better than their families,” she said. “When families know their children are safe, there are opportunities to be involved in the school, and families feel comfortable communicating with the school, then we are better able to meet the needs of our children. We are a team working together for the success of our students.” Oldweiler begins her new role at Pennock Elementary School on July 1.

Garcia is new Brantner Elementary School principal STAFF REPORTS

Heather Garcia is the new principal at Brantner Elementary School, Thornton. 27J Schools Superintendent Chris Fiedler made the announcement earlier this month. “I’m very excited to be the new principal of Brantner Elementary School. Branter is a wonderful community of people that cares deeply about children,” Garcia said in a statement. “I can’t wait to join them in their quest to take learning to the next level.” Garcia, an 18-year veteran of 27J Schools, started her career in the district as a teacher at Belle Creek Charter School, where she worked for 10 years as a music teacher and band director. Her next role was at Northeast Elementary School where she came on board as a music teacher, a position she held for three years. She was then promoted to Dean in 2017 and held that job for two years. In 2019, Garica was named the school’s assistant principal. Her experience as a classroom teacher and school administrator sharpened her leadership and instructional skills, areas of expertise needed to be a successful principal, the statement said.

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Garcia said she values people and genuinely wants to understand their perspectives, so she makes decisions that honor her stakeholder groups while achieving her school’s mission and goals. “What we do matters. Each and every day, we have an opportunity to empower students to own their thinking and learning,” Garcia said in the statement. “We work side-byside with parents who entrust us with their most precious resource – their child. It’s essential that we have a strong, trusting relationship with all parents to ensure we’re working in harmony to support student growth.” The statement went on to say Garcia has a reputation for being a problem-solver, systems-thinker, collaborative leader and an astute academic and instructional leader who is skilled at using data to drive decisions and to continuously improve her school’s academic performance. She begins her new position on July 1.

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VOICES Empowering women farmers with economic, social and cultural intention

he “face” of agriculture is changing, as women farmers are bringing entrepreneurial, innovative and relational approaches to farming. Women are often recognized as being collaborative with tremendous initiative, intention and having, no surprise, strong maternal instincts. These are personal values that are helping nurture Colorado’s agriculture industry. Women farmers continue to break through traditional barriers to build successful agricultural operations. In fact, according to a 2017 National Census of Agriculture, women’s industry roles are increasing with more than 38 percent of farms and ranches operated by women nationally. Colorado sets a strong pace with women running 42 percent of farms and ranches. Those increases came in part due to technology that no longer requires brute force and, in a greater part, because women recognize they can be the leader, business head and pacesetter. That’s good news for all of us. I grew up on a farm, but I felt like

I would never have an opportunity to run our dairy because I am female. So, I used higher education, mentoring, professional development and investing with my husband to help our own dairy farm continue to grow. Perhaps my journey can help other women who play a key role in agricultural production — or want to — and who bring balance to the industry and, of course, to the table. I also understand firsthand the value of empowering and giving back to other women in agriculture. Women are proud of our contributions to feeding the world and we still have a lot to do! As we celebrate Women’s History Month, empower yourself with the tools to be successful leaders and land stewards. Encourage each other to lead with social and cultural intention — our trademark qualities — as we enhance the ag industry. It’s important that we use all the resources that are available in agriculture. Here’s how: Get involved: Read, listen, learn

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and stay educated on agriculture, from finances, technology and operations and other areas that affect your farm. There are professional associations for each commodity, as well as member-based ag organizations, such as Colorado Proud, that offer educational workshops, webinars and marketing support. The world is run by those who show up, so show up. Find resources: Women-centric agriculture organizations like CommonGround and Annie’s Project, as well as agriculture programs through Colorado State University and community colleges, have many classes and opportunities to advance learning and skillsets. The focus on farm resources, conservation, business planning, finance and other practices helps women to be successful ag professionals now and for many generations. Our learning must be life-long. Collaborate and mentor: We can learn a lot from each other. Collaboration produces great results with impact. Reach out to other women farmers and ranchers for

informal idea-sharing and connection. For more formal coaching and guidance, pursue mentorships and consider mentoring others. This helps women today, as well as the next generation. Realize you have something valuable to contribute and you need to cultivate it. Let’s keep helping each other. We need to balance agriculture into a well-rounded, highly productive industry. After all, one horse can’t pull a heavy load; but two together can, and they complement each other with different perspectives leading to impactful solutions. We have more to do, more to learn, and more to bring to our Colorado agriculture industry. Let’s go the rest of the way together by empowering women to succeed, thrive and (literally!) grow. Mary Kraft is a fourth-generation dairy farmer and CFO at Badger Creek Farm and Quail Ridge Dairy near Fort Morgan, Colo. She is a volunteer for CommonGround, a member of Colorado Proud, and formerly the first female president of the Colorado Livestock Association.

All the good you can do

ast weekend I had an opportunity to enjoy a couple of beers with Brian, a very good and close friend of mine. On the day we had met, we were experiencing one of those crazy weather weekends where the temperature was in the mid 60s the day before, and then snowing the very next day. I was already there when Brian walked in, and as he walked in, we were talking about how crazy it was out there. And although the weather was indeed a bit strange, we quickly realized we were talking about all the other crazy things that are going on in the world. And that led us into a discussion around what we could do as individuals to help in any way that we could. What could we do as a family to help? And what can we do as a community if we really rallied all those who give of their time, resources, and talents? A song by Jana Stanfield came to my mind, “All the Good I Can Do.” The lyric that I thought of reads, “I cannot do all the good that the world needs but the world needs all

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the good I can do.” With our attention focused on the war in Ukraine and in other on wartorn countries elsewhere, many are wondering what they can do to help. Rising supplier costs lead to rising consumer prices Michael Norton and that means many people are making decisions about what they can afford and what they have to do without, and again, raising the question of what we can do to help. As we look around there are plenty of opportunities where our generosity of time, resources and talents can be applied. So, what we mustn’t do, is to get so caught up in the things that we cannot do or control, and rather focus on all the things that we can do. And whether that is on a grand scale or the tiniest little thing that can make a difference, we must do what the song encourages, because the world does need all the good we

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can do. There are food pantries with empty shelves. Local churches have a food pantry, or they support one, so that is a good place to start. Soup kitchens, food kitchens and meal centers are also a great place to donate food or volunteer to serve. Finding the closest homeless center or rescue mission is another excellent place to start as they can always use funding, or they can let us know what they need in the way of donations. As the war rages on in Ukraine, there are many places that are taking donations in the form of clothing, blankets, health and hygiene products, and other goods that can possibly help those who have been displaced. And again, financial donations to the Red Cross or other charities that step in to help victims, refugees, and those left homeless by the war. Sometimes when there are major events happening in our country or around the world, we can suffer from a sense of feeling numb or paralyzed, and we become so fixated on those bigger problems that

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we forget about the causes that are important to us and that need our help in any way that we can possibly provide. Now is the time to rise to the occasion and step up to help out, and step in with our time, resources, and talents. Even forgetting the wars taking place and the pandemics, hunger, lack of shelter and clothing, poor health, joblessness, and sudden loss of life leaving family members without the means to live as they once did all create opportunities for us to do all the good that we can do. Is there a closet that you can clean out to support a clothing drive? Is there a food pantry that you could help stock once a month? I would love to hear your story at mnorton@xinnix.com, and when we can do all the good we can do, it really will be a better than good year. Michael Norton is the grateful president of XINNIX, a personal and professional coach, and a consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator to businesses of all sizes.

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Adams County housing development begins Maiker breaks ground on second phase of Crossing Pointe community STAFF REPORT

Maiker Housing Partners, the former Adams County Housing Authority, is underway on its project to build a new affordable housing development with 142 units. Maiker was joined by Adams County and Thornton officials March 3 to break ground on Crossing Pointe South, the second phase of the Crossing Pointe affordable housing community in Thornton. Maiker was awarded tax credits from the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority in 2018 to support the construction of the community. “Maiker exists to create homes where people can pursue their own unique version of the American dream and Crossing Pointe South does just that,” said Maiker’s executive director, Peter LiFari. “This is important and difficult work in this rapidly increasing cost environment of housing development in Colorado, and it truly takes a village to make communities like Crossing Pointe South possible.” Crossing Pointe South is at 4220 E. 104th Ave, a quarter-mile from the Thornton Crossroads light rail station and adjacent to its sister property, Crossing Pointe North,

Maiker’s Executive Director Peter LiFari with County Commissioner Eva Henrey and Thornton City Councilor Kathy Henson at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Crossing Pointe South apartment development. Maiker officially broke ground on the project March 3. COURTESY PHOTO

which was built in 2019. While Crossing Pointe North is designated as senior living, Crossing Pointe South will be an intergenerational community serving families earning between 30% and 70% of the area median income. It offers affordable housing for families and seniors in need of housing options with wrap-around services. Thornton City Councilors Jessica Sandgren said she is pleased to see the project underway.

Maiker Housing Partners was joined by Adams County and Thornton officials March 3 to break ground on Crossing Pointe South, the second phase of the Crossing Pointe COURTESY PHOTO affordable housing community in Thornton.

“As a Colorado native, I’ve seen housing costs on the rise firsthand and the number of families who simply cannot afford what’s out there,” Sandgren said. “If you don’t have options, you feel hopeless, and if you don’t have hope, you can’t move forward. I see this development as a piece of hope in

a place that’s nice, that people can feel good about, and it’s right here in our city.” The community offers 142 new apartment homes including one--, two- and three-bedroom units with such amenities as a fitness center, courtyards and vegetable gardens to promote a healthy lifestyle.

CodeRed Alert comes online for Brighton Register your phone to be informed of emergencies BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The city of Brighton activated its CodeRED emergency alert system to notify the residents of Brighton in the

event of an emergency, according to a press release. “Landlines are not automatically in the system, but they can certainly be added,” said Stephanie Hackett, emergency management coordinator for the city of Brighton, in a press release. To receive the alerts, the resident must register your phone and email information, and it’s free for those who work and live in Adams County.

When receiving the CodeRed alert, the number 855-969-4636 will appear on the caller ID. The system will send a test message at noon Monday, April 4. Residents’ profile information is not shared or distributed and used for emergency notification alerts. In addition, residents who live on the borders of Adams County should register with neighboring county

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“The company will be back in for rate requests in the next 3 or 4 years at the outside.” Utilities’ expenses and investments are recovered through rate cases. The PUC reviews those costs to assure they are appropriate and then sets an appropriate return on the investments the company has made. In this case, for example, Xcel Energy asked for a 10% return on investment and the settlement agreement reduced it to 9.3%. In addition to the electricity rate increase Xcel Energy also is asking for a temporary rate increase to recoup $550 million in extra electric and natural gas costs incurred as a result of a severe winter storm in February 2021, which led to a spike in natural gas prices. The company, the state’s largest

Wind turbines near Matheson, Colo., are part of Xcel Energy’s new 600 megawatt Rush Creek Wind Project. Rush Creek, which became operational in October 2018, uses 300 turbines to generate enough electricity to power 325,000 homes. Xcel estimates the project will cut 1 million tons of carbon emissions each year from its system. JOHN LEYBA/SPECIAL TO THE COLORADO SUN

utility with more than 3 million electricity and natural gas customers, has also filed an overall natural gas rate case, seeking an $8.14 increase in the average bill over three years. The three rate cases could raise the average Xcel Energy utility bill

by $16.49 by the end of the year. One element in the settlement agreement that the commission did not accept Wednesday was the method for recovering costs and the portion of the plant that still had not been amortized or paid off from the retirement of a coal-fired unit at

emergency notifications systems. Register at https://www.brightonco. gov/357/Notifications. Select the “Register Here” link, create a profile, and enter contact information when on the website. Also, residents can call 303-655-8744 for assistance to register into the CodeRed system. For questions about CodeRED, contact shackett@brightonco.gov or call 303-655-2136. the Craig Power Plant and two coalfired units at the Hayden Station. Both coal-burning stations are to be shut down by 2028. Xcel Energy has put the cost of decommissioning and amortizing the remaining value of the Craig unit at $27.4 million. The costs for the two Hayden units is $77.6 million. Rather than settling on any cost recovery method right now, Gavin and Commissioner Megan Gilman said they wanted a full review of options, particularly the use of lowcost bonds known as securitization. “It is important for us to consider all the options,” Gilman said. “We owe it to the ratepayers to understand all the options.” This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com. The Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.

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Butcher Brown @ 7pm Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson St, Denver

Babysitter's Club @ 3pm Bison Ridge Recreation Center, 13905 E. 112th Avenue, Commerce City. 303-2893760

Mike Heuer @ 6pm Denver Beer Co. Olde Town Arvada, 5768 Olde Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada

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Volunteer Open House at Barr Lake @ 1pm Barr Lake State Park, 13401 Pica‐ dilly Road, Brighton. DNR_BAR LAKE.NATURECENTER@ STATE.CO.US, 303-659-6005

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A Night of Bad Art @ 3pm Anythink Huron Street, 9417 Huron Street, Denver. dalvarez@anythin klibraries.org, 303-452-7534

Denver Nuggets vs. Phoenix Suns @ 7pm / $21-$3000 Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver

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Big Daddy Weave: All Things New Tour with Ryan Ellis @ 7pm BRAVE Church, 11500 Sheridan Boulevard, Westminster

Sun 3/27 Holst The Planets @ 1pm Boettcher Hall, 1000 14th Street, Denver

The Gift of Jazz: A Centennial Tribute to Charles Minugus @ 5pm Colorado Automobile Dealers, 290 Speer Blvd, Denver

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The Main Squeeze @ 9pm Fox Theatre & Cafe, 1135 13th St., Boulder

Adaptive Game Night @ 11pm Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, 6060 E. Parkway Dr., Commerce City. 303-2893760

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Giving Children a Head Start

Sara Watson is six-years-old and in kindergarten. She comes to the after school program at STARS and is working on a coloring project. PHOTO BY BELEN WARD

STARS early learning preschool ribbon cutting ceremony. Left, Angela Barber VP Independent Financial, Tuesday Harrison, Mick Varner, Councilman Tim Watts, Councilwoman Mary Ellen Pollack, Christian Morales Brighton Chamber, Teresa Alexia Brighton Blade, PHOTO BY BELEN WARD and Ty Ono on the Board of Directors for the Brighton Chamber of Commerce.

Preschool opens in Brighton with before and after school programs BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

STARS early learning preschool opened its door with a ribboncutting ceremony hosted by the Brighton Chamber of Commerce, members of the city council, and the community on March 18. “My mom worked for Head start her whole career, and my daughter went to her program. With a new administration emphasizing childcare and being a single dad, I know how important it is,” said Mick Varner, owner of the new facility. Varner, a former sports reporter, has lived in Colorado for 45 years. “We moved to Colorado when the Broncos went to the Super Bowl -we saw orange everywhere.” Varner has been working with children since 1999 when he opened his STARS Child Care. The centers offer before- and after-school programs as well as summer camps in Denver. “I have been working with children for 23 years and was always kind of shy with working with the earlier ones. It seemed like a good opportunity that I ignored for too long and now I’m glad I did it. I got

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to point where thought, ‘I can tackle this like before,’” said Varner. Ty Ono sits on the Board of Directors for the Brighton Chamber of Commerce attended the ceremony and said the center is a good fit for Brighton. “Early education is so important. Not just to develop the minds of children, but to form them into responsible and conscientious stewards of the community. This is what STARS early learning preschool is doing for the city of Brighton,” said Ono. Varner hired Tuesday Harrison in August 2021 as the Director for STARS early learning preschool. She has an extensive resume, working with before and after school programs in Arvada, working as a CNA, and as a medical staffing coordinator for over 500 employees. “When working as CNA, I did not work with drug and alcohol rehab but worked in long-term care and worked in the ER department. I also have experience working on patients inserting tracheostomy tubes,” said Harrison. I resigned as a CNA to care for my daughter, who had a mental illness, but I had to make money. I didn’t choose child care; it chose me. I got licensed and started in-home child care.” “It’s quite rewarding to see the people who work in this industry. She has done this for a long time and is a professional in this field. Very hands-on she knows what she’s

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her a deal. “It’s been a learning experience on both ends,” said Harrison. Brighton Ward 2 City Councilor Mary Ellen Pollack said she’s pleased to see the business in town. “We are excited to have this new learning center giving our children a head start as best we can. This is a head start that will bring children many years of education. It will teach them from beginning of what it’s going to be in the future. And this learning center is in my Ward 2,” said Pollack.

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BRIEFS Elementary school poster contest The city of Brighton is part of the annual Arbor Day Fifth Grade Poster contest, open to public, private and home-schooled students. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Trees In Our Community” and is an opportunity for students to show their creativity to raise awareness of trees and the important role they play in the environment and our quality of life, according to a city statement. The winner of each Brighton school will move onto the state contest and their posters will be put on display at the State Capitol. One entry per student, and it must be original. Entries should be on 12-inch-by-18-inch paper The entry deadline is Wednesday, March 30. Contact Adam Rhodebeck, city of Brighton forester, at arhodebeck@brightonco.gov or 303-655-2048. New scholarship 27J Schools introduced a new, $5,000 scholarship for district seniors last week. It’s in honor of former educator Lucile Knaus. The deadline to apply is Thursday, March 31. Visit bit.ly/3BZrwFB. History museum’s new exhibit The Brighton History Museum is set to debut a new exhibit featuring the timeline of Brighton and the immediate region over time Thursday, April 1. The new exhibit “Splendid Valley and Brighton: Story of a Place” will include interactive elements that’ll start with the area’s earliest inhabitants, exploring first the South Platte River Valley through successive waves of newcomers. More at https://www.brightonco. gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1962 Brighton’s party Bus Brighton’s Office of Arts and Culture will host the pARTy Bus from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 1. The bus will take passengers to three art receptions happening all in one night. A city statement said the bus will continuously circle the route from each reception. Attendees have the freedom to hop on or off at any time and should park at any of the receptions. There is no cost to ride the bus or attend the art receptions. The art receptions that will take place include: Art at The Armory exhibit at the Armory Performing Arts Center (300 Strong St.), which features local artists. Entertainment and refreshments will be available; Eye for Art “Slice of Life”exhibit at Brighton City Hall (500 S. Fourth Ave.), features works of more than 30 artists and more than 150 pieces of art. Entertainment and refreshments will be available; and Main Street Creatives Gallery art reception at Main Street Creatives (36 S. Main St.), which features 20 studio artists, some of whom make up the 19 gallery artists and is home to the Art Academy of Colorado. Most artwork is representational and ranges in many mediums. Entertainment and refreshments will be available. Call David Gallegos, arts and culture coordinator, at 303-655-2176 or email dgallegos@brightonco.gov. “Eye for Art” reception The opening reception for Brighton’s most recent Eye for Art exhibit, “Slice of Life” runs from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 1, at City Hall, 500 S.

Fourth Ave. A city statement said more than 30 artists and 150 pieces of art will be featured in the new exhibit, with artwork ranging in medium, from oil, acrylic, watercolor and computer paintings to graphite drawings, photography, fused glass, pottery, mixed media, jewelry and various sculptures. Entertainment and refreshments will be provided. Reservations are not required. The exhibit is open to the public from March 28 to June 28 during normal hours. Artwork is available for purchase. Call David Gallegos, arts and culture coordinator, at 303-655-2176 or email dgallegos@brightonco.gov. Egg dash Brighiton’s annual Egg Dash starts at noon Saturday, April 9, at Brighton Park, 555 N. 11th Ave. After a bunny ride on board a fire truck at noon, the egg hunt begins at 12:15 p.m. for kids 3 to 10 years of age. At 12:40 p.m., there will be a helicopter egg drop for kids up to age 19. Other activities include a bounce castle, yard games and a craft table. Visit www.brightonrecreation.com for details or call 303-655-2221. Curt Holland scholarship A scholarship in memory of Commerce City police detective Curt Holland has been established. Holland died while on duty in October 2020. Applicants have to be a senior at either Brighton or Prairie View high schools and wrtie a 750-word essay. The topics are to identify a community problem and solutions and to identify a difficult personal challenge and the students’ steps to overcome. Deadline to apply is Monday, April 18. Send applications to dtorres@brightonco.gov and mhughes@brightonco. gov. CASA Light of Hope fundraiser The annual fundraiser for Court Appointed Special Advocates, Light of Hope. is from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, at the Omni Interlocken Hotel, 500 Interlocken Blvd., Broomfield. The program aims to increase awareness about the work of CASA and raise money so it can provide advocacy for children who have experienced abuse and neglect. Register at https://casa17th.wixsite. com/casalightofhope2022/register. Earth Day The city of Brighton will be giving away saplings and seeds from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Friday, April 22, in the parking lot of City Hall, 500 S. Fourth Ave. It’s part of the celebration of Earth day. Three species of trees will be available .. Chokecherry, Burr Oak and Sugar Maple. The limit is two saplings per individual, and it’s first come, first served. Email bwoods@brightonco.gov. 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. Acceptable items include furniture, cabinets, appliances (not refrigerators/freezers), bicycles, cut-up carpet, doors, stereos, lawn/yard equipment, mattresses/box springs and bundled branches less than 5 feet in length. Call 303-655-2087. Food drive Brighton Employee Charity’s annual community food drive runs from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 30, at both of the King Soopers sgtores in Brighton -- 100 N. 50th Ave. and 500 E. Bromley Lane. Bring non-perishable food to help needy families ink the area. Scholarships The 27J Education Foundation announced the opening of applications for a pair of college scholarships. Visit https://www.sd27j.org/domain/2738. The deadline to apply is Friday, May 6, for both scholarships. Foster care 5K The Adams CountyFoster Care 5K is set for Saturday, May 7, at Riverdale Regional Park, East 124th Avenue and Henderson Road. It’s a 5K race and a one-mile fun run. Registration starts at 6;45 a.m., and the 5K race starts at 7:30. The fun run begins at 8:30 a.m. The registration fee is $25 for adults and $15 for kids 18 and under through Friday, April 22. It’s $45 per family for the 5K run and $25 for foster families. Proceeds benefit county foster care families. Visit https://runsignup.com/Race/ CO/Brighton/AdamsCountyFosterCare5K. Help for Homes The city of Brighton and Brothers Redevelopment Inc. are looking for volunteers for the 17th annual Help for Homes community project Saturday, May 14. The program brings volunteers and neighbors together to paint or fix up homes needing minor exterior repairs and general yard cleanup. The captains meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, at the Eagle View Adult Center, 1150 Prairie Center Parkway. Call Sue Corbett, Eagle View Adult Center manager, at 303-655-2075. Flix and Kicks The city of Brighton’s annual Flix and Kicks series of summer concerts returns this summer at Carmichael Park, 650 E. Southern St. The lineup includes: Thursday, June 16: The movie “Encanto” at dusk Thursday, June 23: A concert by the Country Music Project, 7 p.m. Thursday, June 30: The movie “Back to the Future,” at dusk Monday, July 4: A concert by Sisters of Rock, 7 p.m. (part of the city’s Fourth of July celebration) Thursday, July 14: The movie “Godzilla vs. Kong,” at dusk Thursday, JUly 21: A concert featuring Ronniue Raygun and the Big Eighties, 6 p.m. (in conjunction with the city’s annual barbecue); Thursday, July 28: The movie “Spiderman: No Way Home” at dusk; Thursday, Aug. 4: A concert with Chicano Heat, 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug,. 11: The movie “Dog” at dusk; and Thursday, Aug. 18: A concert with Titonic, 7 p.m. Admission is free. SEating is firstcome, first-served.

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Water audit program The city of Brighton and Resource Central teamed up to provide a free water audit for businesses and homeowner associations. The program aiums to help residents and cities increase water use efficiencies and reach conservationm goals. Call 303-999-3824 or visit https:// www.brightonco.gov/589/Water-AuditProgram

COVID vaccination clinics Adams County and Tri-County Health are offering free vaccination clinics from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Anythink Brighton, 327 E. Bridge St. The city of Brighton extended its free vaccination clinics at the recreation center, 555 N. 11th Ave. The new dates are Mondays, April 4 and 18. The shots are available from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and no appointment is necessary.

COVID-19 rapid tests at the Brighton Recreation Center As part of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s community distribution program, the Brighton Recreation Center is offering free at-home COVID-19 rapid test kits to the public. Come to rec center, 555 N/ 11th Ave., Mondays - Thursdays 5:30 a.m. - 9 p.m., Fridays 5:30 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturdays 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.). Kits will be made available to the public while supplies last. Staff will be distributing the iHealth rapid antigen tests (self-collected lower nasal swab), which have received emergency use authorization by the Food and Drug Administration for home use by patients 2 and older. Results should be available in approximately 15 minutes. Email cdphe_covidtesting@state. co.us or call 1-877-268-2926. Legal self-help clinic The Access to Justice Committee hosts a free, legal self-help clinic from 2 to 3:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month. The program is for customers who don’t have legal representation and need help navigating through legal issues. Volunteer attorneys are available to discuss such topics as family law, civil litigation, property and probate law. Call 303-405-3298 and ask for Legal Self-Help Clinic at least 24 hours in advance. Sidewalk, curb and gutter program The city of Brighton’s 50.50 Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter program is under way. The program helps ease the financial costs of maintenance and replacements, according to a statement. Property owners are responsible for that maintenance work. The program halves the replacement costs between the city and the property owner. The program began in 2004. Last year, it assisted 14 homeowners. To date, the city says the program has saved about $75,000 worth of repairs. Visit www.brightonco.gov/50-50 to apply. Call 303-655-2036 with questions. American Legion meets in Brighton American Legion Post 2002 meets regularly on the second Thursday of each month, and all veterans are invited to attend. Meeting begin at 6:30 p.m. in the United Power headquarters building, 500 Cooperative Way.

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How lawmakers are spending $800M in federal aid BY JESSE PAUL , ZACH BRIGHT , AND THY VO THE COLORADO SUN

Colorado lawmakers recently began introducing legislation to spend roughly $1 billion in federal coronavirus aid dollars to bolster affordable housing and improve the state’s behavioral health system. The Colorado Sun is tracking the bills, what they do and how much each one would allocate. The money was sent to Colorado through the American Rescue Plan Act, the $1.9 trillion bill passed by Congress last year to help the nation weather the coronavirus crisis. Measures will be rolled out in groups over the next several weeks. We will update this story as new legislation is introduced. Last updated on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. Affordable housing House Bill 1282: This measure would allocate $40 million to encourage and support the construction of “innovative forms” of affordable housing in Colorado, including modular, prefabricated and manufactured homes. The Colorado Office of Economic Development will distribute the money through grants and loans to businesses located in Colorado that create innovative housing. Senate Bill 146: This legislation would allocate $25 million to the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority’s

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middle-income access program, which aims to help families and people who make too much money to qualify for housing funded by low-income housing tax credits. Behavioral health House Bill 1243: This measure would allocate a total of $14 million, including $6 millionto a grant program aimed at helping improve security at public schools. Another $2 million would go toward the existing Behavioral Health Care Professional Matching Grant Program in the Colorado Department of Education, which aims to help public schools increase the number of people providing substance abuse and behavioral health care to students. Finally,

the bill would extend by two years, until 2024, a program that reimburses mental health counselors for providing up to three mental health sessions to kids screened into the program. House Bill 1281: Local governments and nonprofits could apply for $90 million in grants to create community-based behavioral health programs, especially those aimed at children and families. The Colorado Behavioral Health Administration would be in charge of distributing the money through what would be called the health-care continuum gap grant program. House Bill 1283: This measure would dedicate $54 million to expanding intensive residential and outpatient behavioral health care for young people and their families. Now, many children are sent to other states because such care isn’t available in Colorado. The money would also go toward building and staffing a neuropsych facility at the Colorado Mental Health Institute at Fort Logan. Senate Bill 147: This bill aims to address youth suicide by spending $11 million, including to create the Colorado pediatric psychiatry consultation and access program at the University of Colorado. The program would strive to help pediatricians identify and treat mental health issues in their patients. Some of the money would be used to expand school-based health care, primarily in low-income parts of the state.

Senate Bill 148: This measure would allocate $5 million to make a grant to one or more Native American tribes in Colorado for the development of a behavioral health facility. Economic and workforce development Bills spending money in these areas have not been introduced yet. What you need to know about the money The Colorado legislature received $3.8 billion as part of the American Rescue Plan Act, about $1.2 billion of which was distributed last year. That doesn’t include the billions sent directly to cities and towns across the state. The bills being passed by the legislature are expected to mostly, if not all, be bipartisan. They come after lawmakers spent the summer and fall studying the state’s economic, affordable housing and behavioral health needs. To see how lawmakers distributed stimulus money last year, visit the Colorado Sun story at https://coloradosun.com/2021/04/14/colorado-statecoronavirus-stimulus-package-bills/. 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.

Colorado has recovered 98% of jobs lost in pandemic Unemployment rate drops to 4.1% BYTAMARACHUANG THECOLORADOSUN

Colorado’s economic recovery is going better than expected state labor officials said Monday, reporting that 98% of jobs lost when COVID struck have returned. However, January’s 4.1% unemployment rate, the lowest since the pandemic began, is still higher than the 2.8% in February 2020, the month before the first COVID-19 cases in Colorado were

confirmed. “That was historically low. That was after the end of a very long economic expansion,” Ryan Gedney, senior labor economist at the state Department of Labor and Employment, said during a news conference on Monday. “As long as these trends hold … I could see the state reaching that 3% level in one or two years for sure.” His confidence is based on how many Coloradans are now part of the state’s labor force, which is larger than ever with more people employed or looking for work. The state’s labor force participation rate was 68.5% in January, or one-tenth of a percentage point higher than in February 2020.

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Tickets loom for mountain toll violators State to begin citing drivers who illegally use I-70 mountain express toll lanes BYJESSEPAUL THE COLORADO SUN

Motorists who drive in the Interstate 70 mountain express toll lanes in Clear Creek County when they are closed and supposed to be serving as the emergency shoulder will face a $250 fine starting in August. Gov. Jared Polis on March 15 signed House Bill 1074 into law letting the Colorado Department of Transportation use the license plate cameras used to collect tolls when the I-70 mountain express lanes are open to also ticket motorists driving in the lane when it is

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out of state? That’s an area that is of concern as well.” But Colorado’s pandemic economy hasn’t fully recovered yet, said Kathy A. White, executive director of Colorado Fiscal Institute, an organization that also focuses on fiscal policy. “Colorado has recovered all but 5,500 jobs lost during the pandemic, but it needs another 38,100 jobs in order to keep up with the 1.4% growth in population that the state has experienced

closed. There are now express toll lanes across Colorado, but unlike the others, the ones on I-70 through Clear Creek County cannot be open all of the time. That’s because the mountain express lanes are narrower than a traditional interstate lane. The 13-mile lane from Empire to Idaho Springs opened in 2015 and a westbound express toll lane opened along the same stretch last year. In 2020, nearly 50,000 motorists drove in the eastbound I-70 express toll lane when it was closed, according to state data. The cameras will also be used to ticket drivers in the toll lanes towing trailers or who are behind the wheel of a tractor trailer. Both types of vehicles are prohibited from traveling in the narrow express lanes. Offenders will be mailed a ticket just

as they are when they are caught running a red-light camera in downtown Denver. Authorities have been unable to enforce the toll lanes’ closure because the lanes are too narrow to allow an officer to wait and catch scofflaws. The express lanes are narrower because CDOT opted to use the existing width of the roadway to create toll lanes instead of widening the interstate, which would have been more costly and had more environmental impacts. Because the lanes are so narrow, Colorado had to make a deal with federal regulators limiting the amount of time they can be open each year. The eastbound express lane can be open a maximum of 100 days a year for no more than 1,168 hours annually. The westbound express lane can be open for no more than 125 days a year and no

in the 23 months since the recession began,” White said in an email. “Also, the fastest job recovery happened in industries with high income earners and lagged in industries with lower pay. poor quality jobs,” she added. “Those industries tend to have a higher percentage of women and people of color, who again, entered the pandemic with higher rates of unemployment and lower earnings. In short, the recovery has been uneven, despite these broad indicators, and so policymakers should be targeting resources and aid to the people who need it the most.” There’s also uneven recovery in certain parts of the state. Strong job

growth in Grand Junction and Colorado Springs amounted to job recovery rates of 124% and 113%, respectively. But the Greeley region has recovered just 44% of the jobs lost in the early pandemic. That’s due to Greeley’s high concentration of oil and gas, an industry that hasn’t recovered as fast as the leisure and hospitality industry or the professional and business services field, Gedney said. But Greeley’s a small part of the state. It lost roughly 11,700 jobs at the start of the pandemic and has regained 5,100. The Denver area lost 199,600 and has recovered 196,100. “The state’s recovery rate is going to trend pretty closely with Denver’s, as

more than 965 hours annually. CDOT opens the lanes during peak traffic periods, and the toll changes based on demand. CDOT says the eastbound express lane has been a success at reducing drive times on the busy stretch, but people illegally traveling in it, officials say, poses a big risk of a serious crash. House Bill 1074 was sponsored by Democratic state Rep. Judy Amabile, of Boulder, and Republican state Sen. Dennis Hisey, of El Paso County. 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. that (region) represents over half of the state’s employment,” Gedney said. He added, “There’s still some room in the unemployment rate, but I think the unemployment rate is going to drop relatively quickly in 2022 as there’s still a huge demand for labor and for filling jobs.” This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com. The Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.

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Lawmakers seek to fix rejected conservation easements Bill to spend millions compensating canceled easement holders is back BYMICHAELBOOTH THECOLORADOSUN

Persistent state legislators are once again hoping to compensate Colorado landowners whose conservation easement tax credits were rejected and clawed back years ago, this time with a bill whose price tag to the treasury would be about $155 million. The effort by Sens. Faith Winter, a Westminster Democrat, and Cleave Simpson, an Alamosa Republican, revives a years-long effort to repay family ranchers and farmers who say they signed conservation easements in good faith only to have them rejected by state revenue officials who determined they were overvalued. The sponsors say they have put in more conditions since last year’s failed $149 million payback bill, including new limits on the easements’ value and who can still claim them. “We’ve been down that road,” Simpson said. “So let’s try to focus this in a little different direction.” Last year, when a similar bill flew through the Senate and died in a House committee, Winter said, “members still had concerns around these guardrails and making sure that we’re really addressing the family farms and ranches and not the speculators.” And this year, Winter said, the legislature has more revenue to work with.

“So I think we’ll be more successful,” she said. The new bill, Senate Bill 119, will first appear at the Senate Finance Committee on March 16. Mark Weston, a prominent critic of the past payback attempts said this year’s bill does appear to have meaningful changes “preventing some of the worst abusers from qualifying” for repayment of credits. Changes include a requirement that families need to have owned the land for three years before applying for the initial tax credits, and capping tax credits at 250% of the purchase price of the land. That will cut out some speculators who tried to manipulate the system to get lucrative tax credits, without any real interest in the land or its conservation value, said Weston, an appraiser who opposes repayment and who reviewed many of the denied claims as the first director of the state Division of Conservation. It’s important for legislators and taxpayers to understand, Weston said, that “these credits were not disallowed arbitrarily by the Department of Revenue, but were scrutinized by a governor-appointed expert commission, qualified appraisal staff within the Division of Real Estate, along with the number crunchers in the Department of Revenue.” Fixing past mistakes The 2022 bill is the latest attempt to restore controversial easement tax credits issued from 2000 to 2013, some of which investigators called spurious and the Colorado Department of Revenue denied after reviews by teams of ap-

praisers. The conservation easements were originally intended to protect natural spaces while compensating family farmers and other longtime landowners for giving up their rights to develop the property. An appraiser estimated the value of the land and development rights, and the state issued tax credits that allowed the landowner to offset other taxes or get paid cash by investors who bought the credits. But the revenue department and many in the appraiser community said that in some cases unscrupulous investment advisers created partnerships or family groups to claim lucrative, overvalued credits for development that never would have happened. In one disputed case, a piece of land near Lamar that sold for $776,000 appeared to qualify for easement credits of $8 million. Some farming and ranching families have for more than a decade protested that they signed up for the earliest iterations of conservation easements in good faith to help save their family business and pay tax bills. They emphasize that the federal Internal Revenue Service allowed the tax credits even when state officials denied them and demanded repayment. The disputes eventually involved more than 800 cases and hundreds of millions of dollars in contested credits. Some families say paying back the credits or being confronted by investors who bought the rejected credits has ruined their lives. The fiscal note for the new bill says the total of disallowed credits from 2000 to 2013 is now about $177.7 million. Some cases have been resolved

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or settled. This year’s bill calls for a newly created ombudsman in the state Division of Conservation to resolve disputes between parties who may be claiming the same credits. The bill would spend $5.8 million in the first year to hire about 17 full time positions to administer the credit disputes. Based on the percentage of credit holders expected to apply, restoring the credits would cost the general fund another $66.6 million the first year, and up to $88.8 million in the second year. The Colorado system for conservation easement tax has been tweaked multiple times since the period when officials say it was abused and families said they were unfairly denied. Last year, the legislature passed a bill sought by conservation groups that increased the amount of tax credit on new easements to 90% of the donated value, and added water conservation groups and others among those who could apply for credits. That bill was initially hailed as a companion to last year’s attempt at restoring credits to past denied credit holders. But the credit-restoration bill died in its second House committee vote on party lines dominated by Democrats, in what rural supporters called “pulling the football” after months of negotiations. This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com. The Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.

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ning. “I believe you will run again, Jess said. “But in the meantime, let’s get you out having fun differently.’” With Jess, Noble rode an adaptive bike and played games to work on finger dexterity. “She helped me see that as much as I wished I was running, this was how I had to get there,” he says. “You can’t eat an elephant in a day, and this would help me have fun while getting to where I want to be.”

BY JORDAN AMES, CRAIG HOSPITAL SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Noble Haskell doesn’t shy away from a challenge. The high-school junior from Centennial (his father, Eli, coached Brighton High School’s basketball and golf teams), finds joy in pushing through despite pain. As a track and cross country running standout, he often pushed himself to the physical limit in pursuit of his dream of receiving an (NCAA) Division One college scholarship. “Halfway through a 5K, I often felt like giving up. It was tough, but knowing I would be able to do it made me feel good,” he says. This never-give-up mindset has helped him face the biggest challenge of his life: rehabilitating from a spinal cord injury. In the week between the end of track season and the beginning of cross country preseason, Noble and his friends took a road trip to Branson, Missouri. On their way back, they drove through a significant rainstorm. Near Russell, Kansas, they were struck from behind by another driver. Noble’s neck was broken at the C5 level, damaging his spinal cord. Noble was flown to Wichita, where he had two emergency surgeries to fuse his vertebrae. His mom received a call and drove through the night to reach his bedside. “The whole time I was driving, I felt that God kept saying, ‘Noble’s going to run again. He’s going to be OK,’” she says. After a month in the ICU battling complications, Noble was flown from Wichita to Denver and transferred to Craig Hospital for rehabilitation. On the first evening at Craig, his room filled with other teenage patients in the Teen Rehab at Craig (TRAC) program. “It was comforting to know that there were people my age who seemed to be having

Noble Haskell, shown competing for COURTESY HASKELL FAMILY Smoky Hill High School

a good time. I knew I’d be able to relate to them.” Noble was quickly plunged into an intense therapy program. Respiratory therapists helped him wean off a ventilator. Noble especially enjoyed physical therapy, given his love of working out. He initially only had function above his level of injury but soon began to get feeling back in his triceps; then he was able to regain slight wrist function, then move a toe. “As soon as we started to see those wins, things started to snowball in the right direction,” he says. “I know that not everyone gets this, and I don’t take it lightly. I’m extremely grateful.” In addition to his physical recovery, Craig’s therapies helped him with his social and psychological recoveries. Laura Magnuson and Cory Wendling, Craig’s teachers, helped

Noble-Haskel shortly after the accident that damaged his spinal cord. COURTESY KYLIE AKINS/CRAIG HOSPITAL

him stay on track with school. Before his injury, Noble had been a motivated student, and he didn’t want to fall behind. Laura and Cory communicated with his high-school counselor (Haskell attends Smoky Hill High School), teachers and district representatives and helped him work through school assignments. Through the donor-funded SCI Scholars Fund, Noble received assistive technology tools, like a voice-to-text system, that allowed him to complete assignments and use a computer on his own. Noble’s recreational therapist, Jess Klamut, helped him embrace new activities. According to Noble, he was initially a closed door and only wanted to engage in activities that would help him return to run-

Friendship heals During his time as an inpatient, Noble became very close to the other teens in the TRAC program. They took outings to Chatfield Reservoir, learned to navigate around a mall, went out for ice cream and saw a movie. They also spent significant time hanging out together around the hospital, playing adaptive video games and board games, and even engaging in a Nerf battle with staff members. Being with people his age was healing for Noble. “As a 16-year-old, you’re used to hanging out with other kids all the time. As soon as an accident happens, everyone helping you is instantly older than you and it is harder to relate on a personal level. It was nice to let down my guard and relax with the other kids.” Noble’s mom, Krisi, and her husband also benefited from gettogethers with other parents whose kids were in the TRAC program. “The other parents knew exactly what we were going through,” she says. “It instantly connects you and develops lifelong friendships.” After a total of 151 days in the hospital, Noble came home. He was greeted by a parade of friends and family members with confetti and banners. He returns to Craig five days a week for outpatient therapy, specifically working on balance and SEE NOBLE, P16

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Scoreboard Prairie View High School Lacrosse Denver North shaded Prairie View 10-9 in Denver March 15. Nicolas Happ had three goals for the ThunderHawks. Julian Orozco and Avery West scored twice. Goalkeeper Nolan Guyer made 22 saves. No stats were available for Denver North. Girls tennis Prairie View slipped past Standley Lake 4-3 in Brighton March 15. Faith Miller won her No. 1 singles match. Bailey Chess and Abby Bernhardt won the No. 3 doubles match, and Marleigh Little and Ciara Costigan won their No. 4 doubles match. PVHS stopped Horizon 5-2 in Brighton March 18. The ThunderHawks’ wins came from Brianna Morgan at No. 2 singles, Faith Whittington at No. 3 singles, the No. 1 doubles team of Sofi Williams and Taylor Pollock, Lynzie Maestas and Athena McGinness at No. 2 doubles and Clara Costgan and Marleigh Little at No. 4 doubles. Girls soccer Riverdale Ridge scored twice in the second half and beat Prairie View 4-2 in non-league play Marach 15 in Thornton. Trinity Abeyta scored twice for the Ravens. Molly Lancaster and Ali Denton also; scored goals for RRHS. Goalkeeper Cimonie Martinez made four saves. No stats were available for the ThunderHawks. Frederick and the ThunderHawks played to a 0-0 draw in overtime March 18 in Brighton. Emma Phillips had four shots for the Warriors. Alexis Woodruff added one. Goalkeeper Elaina Leither made 10 saves. Prairie View goalie AJ Steel made seven saves. Baseball Chatfield turned back Prairie View 7-2 in Brighton March 15. Jerry Stone and CJ Schomaker had PVHS’ RBIs. Romani Perez had two of PVHS’ seven hits. Mason Lowe had two hits and drove in three runs for the Chargers. Dylan Novotny had two hits and drove in two runs. Track and field

AURORA -- Here are the ThunderHawks’ results from the Rangeview Raider Invitational March 19 at Aurora Public Schools Stadium: Girls: 400-meter dash: 7. Paige Walker, 1:08.47. 300-meter hurdles: 5. Harmony Tanksley, 54.12. Boys: 1600-meter run: 8. Caleb Price, 4:52.18. 110-meter hurdles: 4. Johnny Velasquez, 46.28. High jump: 4. Jayden Moiltry, 5-4. 6. Jalen Morris, 5-2. Shot put: 4. Braxton Rodriguez, 39-2 1/2. Riverdale Ridge High School Girls soccer Riverdale Ridge scored twice in the second half and beat Prairie View 4-2 in non-league play Marach 15 in Thornton. Trinity Abeyta scored twice for the Ravens. Molly Lancaster and Ali Denton also; scored goals for RRHS. Goalkeeper Cimonie Martinez made four saves. Baseball Riverdale Ridge beat Frederick 12-1 in five innings March 15 on the Warriors’ field. Ty Thompson and Elijah Lofton had two hits and two RBIs for the Ravens. Luke Burley had three RBIs on the strength of a pair of base hits. Brayden Johnson had the Warriors’’ only hit, and Brendan Gouchanour had Frederick’s only RBI. Track and field BRIGHTON -- Here are the Ravens’ results from the Brighton Mercury Classic meet March 18. The boys’ team finished second: 100-meter dash: 2. RJ Holiday, 11.88. 4. Kameron Lewis, 12.2. 200-meter dash: 3. RJ Holiday, 24.39. 6. Ryan Leopold, 24.74. 800-meter dash: 2. Camron Gallardo, 2:12.39. 4. Derek Marraudino, 2:13.87. 5. Emmanuel Haro Gutierrez, 2:14.43. 3200-meter run: 3. Aric Hunsaker, 10:54.4. 4. Aiden Edwards, 10:59.96. 110-meter hurdles: 5. Nabor Alvarez, 19.09. 300-meter hurdles: 2. N. Alvarez, 42.56. High jump: 1. R. Leopold, 5-8. 7. Logan Nuce, 5-2. Long jump: 3. RH Holiday, 18-7 1/2. 7. Kameron Lewis, 17-3. Discus: 4. Trevor Miller, 102-6. Shot put: 2. T. Miller, 36-2. The girls team took sixth: 100-meter dash: 5. Alora Tortorella Cruz, 14.23 seconds. 200-meter dash: 6. Julia Pataluna, 29.43.

Prairie View’s Briana Robles gets a screen from rival Amanda Byrnes of Brighton High School as Rangeview’s Genesis Sweetwine keeps pace during the Eastern Metro Athletic Conference all-star girls basketball game at Vista Peak High School March 17. It was the last all-star game among EMAC schools. The PHOTO BY STEVE SMITH conference disbands after this school year.

Noble Haskell’s vehicle after the crash that damaged his spinal cord

NOBLE FROM PAGE 15

walking with the help of Craig’s specialized equipment, pool and treadmill. He can take a few steps on his own with a walker. While the entire experience of his accident and injury has been chal-

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Football: BHS’ Griffeth heading to Wisconsin Lutheran BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The combination of computer science studies and the chance to continue to play football was enough to convince Brighton High School quarterback Nate Griffeth where he wanted to go to school in the fall. “I chose Wisconsin Lutheran because I felt as if the coaches really cared about me and my success in the future,” he said. “And I believed WLC would give me the best opportunity to grow academically and athletically.” Griffeth visited the campus. “I enjoyed every second of the trip,” he said. “And after I went, I felt as if WLC had a special place in my heart, and it just felt like home. I knew I wanted to go there.” He also met some of his new coaches. “They were very excited to see me and they really believed in my potential and wanted me there,” Griffeth said. “I also met my counselor, who was nothing but tremendous and would help with anything I needed.” Griffeth received offers from Ottawa University in Kansas and Rose Hulman Institute of Technology in Terra Haute, Indiana, as well. “Distance from didn’t really play part in my choice because all of my choices were an equal distance away from and were all pretty far,”

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Griffeth said. “I just wanted the opportunity to play somewhere, and if I felt like somewhere was the right place, I would’ve chosen it no matter what.” Griffeth joined a long list of highschool athletes who waded their way through pandemic-caused recruit-

ing. “Recruiting in the pandemic was definitely strange and it was a lot of online stuff and not in person due to COVID,” Griffeth said. “Due to COVID, eligible college athletes got an extra year of eligibility, so there were less roster spots and it was harder to get offers. Most colleges I went with online visits and not in person, which I would’ve preferred.” That wasn’t the only thing that Griffeth encountered during his recruiting process. “I was scared that I might not receive any offers. The idea of college seemed so frightening, and choosing a college and making the right choice made me nervous,” Griffeth said. “But as Senior year has gone on and I’ve grown as a person and I’ve committed, I’m nothing but excited for this new part of my life which is WLC.” Griffeth wants to study computer science and, potentially, return to Denver for a job in his chosen field of study once college concludes. “I want to thank my friends and coaches who have helped me along my journey,” Griffeth said. “And I want to thank my older brother, Alex who is my role model and the best big brother anyone could ever ask for. I want to thank my dad, who is my harshest critic but biggest supporter, and my mom who is my biggest cheerleader and my anchor.”

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Riverdale Ridge’s Logan Nuce arches over the high-jump bar during the Brighton Mercury Classic track meet March 18 at Brighton High School. He took seventh in the competition with a best height of 5 feet 2 inches.

Ryan Leopold of Riverdale Ridge High School has to find some way to get out of the landing area of the high jump during the Brighton Mercury Classic track meet March 18 at BHS. He won the event with a bet height of PHOTOS BY STEVE SMITH 5 feet 8 inches.

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Public Notices call 303-566-4123 Legals City of Brighton Public Notice NOTICE OF VACANCIES The City of Brighton is now accepting applications to fill positions that will be open on the following Boards and Commissions. Applications may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, 500 South 4th Avenue, 4th Floor, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The application is also available on the City of Brighton website at www.brightonco.gov. Completed applications should be returned to the City Clerk’s Office. City Council requires each applicant to attend a meeting of the Board or Commission you are applying for prior to the interview. PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission has an opening for one (1) 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. 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. 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. Applications will be accepted for The Brighton Housing Authority until April 15th, 2022. 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. DISTRICT PLAN COMMISSION The District Plan Commission has an opening for two (2) City of Brighton commissioner at this time. The District Plan Commission meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at the Adams County Government Building. Any questions may be directed to Natalie Hoel in the Office of the City Clerk at 303-655-2056 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. or email questions to nhoel@brightonco.gov. Legal Notice No. BSB1366 First Publication: March 3, 2022 Last Publication: March 31, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Metropolitan Districts Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Clear Creek Transit Metropolitan District No. 1, Adams County, Colorado, that at or after the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election to be conducted on May 3, 2022, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election was canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., and the following candidates were declared elected by acclamation: Rudy Byler Three (3) year term Michael J. Kleinman Three (3) year term

Vacant Three (3) year term Vacant One (1) year term Vacant One (1) year term By: /s/ Megan M. Liesmaki Designated Election Official Clear Creek Transit Metropolitan District No. 1 Legal Notice No. BSB1428 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24,2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Clear Creek Transit Metropolitan District No. 2, Adams County, Colorado, that at or after the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election to be conducted on May 3, 2022, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election was canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., and the following candidates were declared elected by acclamation: Rudy Byler Three (3) year term Michael J. Kleinman Three (3) year term Vacant Three (3) year term Vacant One (1) year term Vacant One (1) year term By: /s/ Megan M. Liesmaki Designated Election Official Clear Creek Transit Metropolitan District No. 2 Legal Notice No. BSB1429 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE OF MAIL BALLOT ELECTION FOR PLATTE RIVER RANCH SOUTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN and particularly to the electors of the Platte River Ranch South Metropolitan District (“District”) of Adams County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election of the District shall be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, during the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The election is being conducted as a mail ballot election. The ballots will be mailed to the eligible electors of the District no earlier than 22 days prior to the election (April 11, 2022) and no later than 15 days prior to the election (April 18, 2022). The drop off location for the delivery of mail ballots and receipt of replacement ballots shall be located at 8354 Northfield Blvd, Building G, Suite 3700, Denver, Colorado 80238, and shall be open Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. beginning at least 22 days prior to the election day and from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on election day. At such election, the electors of the District shall vote for directors to serve the following terms of office on the Board of Directors of the District: Three directors for three-year terms One director for a two-Year term The names of persons nominated and terms of office for which nominated are as follows: Daniel Crawford for a three-year term Jeremy Britton for a three-year term Lowell Harris for a three-year term Patricia Gonwa for a three-year term Kenneth Enzman for a one-year term PLATTE RIVER RANCH SOUTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By /s/ Charles Wolfersberger Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: BSB1423 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE OF ELECTION POLLING PLACE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Brighton Crossing Metropolitan District No.4, 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. The Board of Directors of the District have designated the following polling location: Venture Center at Brighton Crossings, 5225 Longs Peak Drive, Brighton, CO 80601. At said election, the electors of the District shall vote for Directors to serve the following terms of office on the Board of Directors of the District: BOARD OF DIRECTOR CANDIDATE(S) (Three Positions with a Three-Year Term each) Candidates Office Term Brittany Watkins Director 3-Year Jeffrey M. Schum Director 3-Year John Strider Director 3-Year Dewayne Malen Davis Director 3-Year

BOARD OF DIRECTOR CANDIDATE(S) (One Position with a One-Year Term each) Candidates Office Term Jessica Zeleniak Director 1-Year Write-In Candidate Director 1-Year NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee voter ballots may be filed with, and replacement ballots may be received from Kammy K. Tinney, the Designated Election Official of the District, at 550 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, Colorado 80537 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until the close of business on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. By:/s/ Kammy K. Tinney Designated Election Official Legal Notice No. BSB1432 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Summons and Sheriff Sale Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2021CV030721 COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (Publication Notice) HERITAGE GREENS AT LEGACY RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, v. CHRISTINA STEITZ CARPANZANO; SERGIO G. CARPANZANO; LEGACY RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.; and LISA L. CULPEPPER AS ADAMS COUNTY TREASURER, Defendants. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff’s Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff’s Department of Adams County, Colorado at 9:00 O’clock A.M., on the 21st day of April 2022, at 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO, 80601. 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 THE TIME OF SALE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $11,440.20. This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to Court Order dated November 19, 2021 and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq. by Heritage Greens at Legacy Ridge Homeowners Association, Inc. the holder and current owner of a lien recorded on October 6, 2020 at Reception No. 2020000101223 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Adams, State of Colorado. The foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Heritage Greens at Legacy Ridge recorded on 07/16/1997 at Book 5054 Page 0832 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Adams, State of Colorado. The Declaration establishes a lien for the benefit of Heritage Greens at Legacy Ridge Homeowners Association, Inc. against real property legal described as follows: Condominium Unit 2797B, Heritage Greens at Legacy Ridge, according to the Condominium Map thereof, recorded on December 9, 1998, as Reception No. C0478087, and as defined and described in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Heritage Greens at Legacy Ridge, recorded on July 16, 1997 as Reception No. C0299508 in said records and any and all amendments thereto, County of Adams, State of Colorado.; And also known as: 2797 W. 107th Court #B, Westminster, CO 80234-1947 IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. The attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: Kate M. Leason, Reg No. 41025, Altitude Community Law P.C., 555 Zang Street, Suite 100, Lakewood, Colorado 802281011, 303.432.9999 Legal Notice No. BSB1349 First Publication: February 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO CASE NO. 2020CV031626 DIV. C

Plaintiff: CEDAR BRIDGE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, a Colorado non-profit corporation vs. Defendants: MARTHA PRIBORSKY; WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; and LISA L. CULPEPPER as the ADAMSCOUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE

Complaint, without further notice. This is an action for title of a Manufactured home in the County of Adams, State of Colorado, known as 1992 MH, VIN/Serial Number: MY929518ABV. The home is located at 2305 W 92nd Avenue, Lot 283, Federal Heights, CO 80221.

COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE AND NOTICE OF RIGHTS TO CURE AND RIGHTS TO REDEEM

Legal Notice No. BSB1339 First Publication: February 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to the Adams County District Court’s Order for Entry of Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure dated July 20, 2021, and C.R.S. § 38-38-101 et seq., by Cedar Bridge Condominium Association, a Colorado non-profit corporation (“Association”), the current holder of a statutory and contractual lien. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Condominium Declaration for Cedar Bridge Condominiums, recorded with the Adams County Clerk on May 18, 1984, at reception number B504653 (“Declaration”). The Declaration, as recorded, establishes a lien for the benefit of Cedar Bridge Condominium Association, a Colorado non-profit corporation, WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS legally described as follows: Condominium Unit 422, Building B, Cedar Bridge Condominiums, according to the Condominium Map appearing in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Adams, Colorado recorded May 31, 1984 in Book P at Page 653, as defined and described in that Condominium Declaration for Cedar Bridge Condominiums, appearing in such records recorded May 18, 1984 in Book 2873 at Page 885, and Amendment recorded September 10, 1984 in Book 2915 at Page 787, County of Adams, State of Colorado Also known by street number as 11107 Alcott Street Unit C, Westminster, CO 80234 (“Property”). The Property being foreclosed is all of the property encumbered by the Association’s lien. 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. 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. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 9:00 A.M., on the 14th day of April 2022, at the ADAMS COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER – BASEMENT Sheriff’s Office 100 Judicial Center Dr. Brighton, CO 80601; telephone number 303-655-3228. At the sale, the Sheriff will sell the above-described real property and improvements thereon to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in or 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. The name, address, and telephone number of the attorney representing the Plaintiff is: Damien Bielli, #35256, Vial Fotheringham LLP, 12600 W. Colfax Ave. Ste. C200, Lakewood, CO 80215; telephone: 720-943-8811. DATED at Adams County, Colorado, this 09th day of March 2022 . Sheriff of Adams County, Colorado By: _Stacy Sutton Legal Notice No. BSB1420 First Publication: 3/24/2022 Last Publication: 4/21/2022 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice Adams District Court (303) 659-1161. Kimberly Hills, Foreign LLC v. Seales, Sharlyn, Robert Seales, Green Tree Financial Services Corporation, and Persons Unknown, et al. Case #: 2022CV030131. Attorney for Plaintiff: Bove Law Offices 4535 E Colfax, Denver, CO 80220. Phone: (303) 756-0500. SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION. THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend, against the claims of the Complaint, filed with the court in this action. The Answer can be filed, by filing with the clerk of this court, an Answer or other response, within 35 days, after the service of this Summons, upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete, on the last day of publication, 03/24/2022. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained, from the clerk of the court. If you fail to file an Answer or other response to the Complaint, in writing, within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be entered against you, for the relief demanded in the

Public Notice Adams County Court (303) 659-1161. Kimberly Hills, Foreign LLC v. James House and Persons Unknown, et al. Case #: 2022C31569. Attorney for Plaintiff: Bove Law Offices 4535 E Colfax, Denver, CO 80220. Phone: (303) 756-0500. SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION. THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend, against the claims of the Complaint, filed with the court in this action. The Answer can be filed, by filing with the clerk of this court, an Answer or other response, within 35 days, after the service of this Summons, upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete, on the last day of publication, 03/24/2022. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained, from the clerk of the court. If you fail to file an Answer or other response to the Complaint, in writing, within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be entered against you, for the relief demanded in the Complaint, without further notice. This is an action for title of a Manufactured home in the County of Adams, State of Colorado, known as 1972 MH, VIN/Serial Number: 103. The home is located at 2305 W 92nd Avenue, Lot 87, Federal Heights, CO 80221. Legal Notice No. BSB1338 First Publication: February 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, 80601

Plaintiff: DEER RUN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation d/b/a SUMMERCREEK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; Defendants: TAYLOR BOLZER; MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER, LLC, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ADAMS COUNTY TREASURER; NICOLE MORRIS; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION. Attorneys for Plaintiff: THE DUPONT LAW FIRM, LLC Stephane R. Dupont, #39425 Address: PO Box 1073, Castle Rock, CO 80104 Phone Number: (720) 644-6115 Case Number: 2021CV031190 Div.: Ctrm.: ______ SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM Under a January 25, 2022 Order granting Default Judgment in the above- captioned action, I am ordered to sell certain real property as follows: Original Lienee(s) Taylor Bolzer Original Lienor Deer Run Homeowners Association, Inc. d/b/a Summercreek Homeowners Association, Inc. Current Holder of the evidence of debt Deer Run Homeowners Association, Inc. Date of Lien being foreclosed April 30, 2020 Date of Recording of Lien being foreclosed May 11, 2020 County of Recording Adams Recording Information 2020000042476 Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness $694.64 Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof $19,118.20 Amount of Foreclosure Judgment entered January 25, 2022 $18,254.24 Description of property to be foreclosed: Lot 38, Block 5, Deer Run Planned Unit Development, County of Adams, State of Colorado. Also known as: 12606 Fairfax Street, Thornton, CO 80241

THE PROPERTY TO BE FORECLOSED AND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN.

THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The covenants of Plaintiff have been violated as follows: failure to make payments on said indebtedness when the same were due and owing. NOTICE OF SALE

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Public Notices THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 9:00 o’clock A.M., on May 19, 2022, at the Adams County Justice Center – Basement, 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601 located at sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. Legal Notice No. BSB1412 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: April 21, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2021CV030994 COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (Publication Notice) RIVER RUN FILING NO. 4 HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, v. VICTOR VILLALOBOS; ISMAEL VILLALOBOS; WELLS FARGO, N.A.; and THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ADAMS COUNTY, Defendant(s). TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff’s Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff’s Department of Adams County, Colorado at 9:00 O’clock A.M., on the 5th day of May 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 THE TIME OF SALE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $12,882.42. First Publication: March 10th, 2022 Last Publication: April 7th, 2022 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to Court Order dated November 30, 2021 and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq. by River Run Filing No. 4 Homeowners Association, the holder and current owner of a lien recorded on October 18, 2019 at Reception No. 2019000089782 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Adams, State of Colorado. The foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of River Run Filing No. 4 recorded on 12/27/2001 at Reception#C0905481 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Adams, State of Colorado. The Declaration establishes a lien for the benefit of River Run Filing No. 4 Homeowners Association against real property legal described as follows: Lot 7, Block 16, River Run Subdivision Filing No. 4, County of Adams, State of Colorado.; And also known as: 11295 Kenton St. Henderson, CO 80640-7642 IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. The attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: Kate M. Leason, Reg No. 41025, Altitude Community Law P.C., 555 Zang Street, Suite 100, Lakewood, Colorado 802281011, 303.432.9999 Legal Notice No. BSB1371 First Publication: March 10, 2022 Last Publication: April 7, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, Colorado 80601 Telephone: (303) 659-1161 IN RE THE INTERESTS OF: HELEN HAYNES, Respondent. Attorneys for Petitioner, University of Colorado Hospital: Alison E. Zinn, #36365 Amy E. Erickson, #54710 Casey C. Breese, #51448 Lathrop GPM, LLP 1515 Wynkoop Street, Suite 600 Denver, Colorado 80202 Telephone: (720) 931-3200 Alison.Zinn@LathropGPM.com Amy.Erickson@LathropGPM.com Casey.Breese@LathropGPM.com Case No.: 2022PR30019 Div.: T1 NOTICE OF HEARING TO INTERESTED PERSONS TO: ALL INTERESTED PERSONS A hearing on the Petition for Appointment of Permanent Guardian for Adult will be held at the following date, time and location: Date: April 12, 2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Courtroom: T1

Address: 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, Colorado 80601 ** Please take note: the Hearing will take place by WebEx. To participate via Webex, please click the following link: http://judicial.webex.com/meet/sara.price To participate via telephone, please dial 720-6507664, then access code 145 019 7707 ****IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS**** The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the Respondent’s right to make decisions about Respondent’s personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The Respondent must appear in person unless excused by the court. The Petitioner is required to make reasonable efforts to help the Respondent attend the hearing. The Respondent has the right to be represented by an attorney of the Respondent’s choice at the Respondent’s own expense. If the Respondent cannot afford an attorney, one may be appointed for the Respondent at the State’s expense. The Respondent may request a professional evaluation of the Respondent’s condition. The Respondent has the right to present evidence and subpoena witnesses and documents; examine witnesses, including any court-appointed physician, psychologist or other qualified individual providing evaluations, and the court visitor; and to otherwise participate in the hearing. The Respondent may ask that the hearing be held in a manner that reasonably accommodates the Respondent. The Respondent has the right to request that the hearing be closed, but the hearing may not be closed over the Respondent’s objection. Respectfully submitted this 28th day of February, 2022. LATHROP GPM, LLP s/ Alison E. Zinn Alison E. Zinn, #36365 Amy E. Erickson, #54710 Casey C. Breese, #51448 Attorneys for Petitioner, University of Colorado Hospital Legal Notice No. BSB1374 First Publication: March 10, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice BEFORE THE COLORADO OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION NOTICE AND APPLICATION FOR HEARING DOCKET NO. 220300052 TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Pursuant to Rule 523.d, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Staff has applied to the Commission for an Order Finding Violation against Piland Resources (Operator No. 70350), to adjudicate allegations in the Notice of Alleged Violation No’s. 402271337, 402429537 and 402875208. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to: 1) the general jurisdiction of the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission of the State of Colorado under § 34-60-105, C.R.S.; 2) specific powers granted pursuant to § 34-60-106, C.R.S.; 3) the Colorado Administrative Procedures Act at § 24-4-105, C.R.S.; and 4) the Commission’s Series 500 Rules at 2 C.C.R. 404-1, that the Commission has scheduled this matter for hearing before a COGCC Hearing Officer at the following date, time, and location (subject to change): Date: May 18, 2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Place: Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, CO 80203 The Notice and documents related to this matter can be found on our “Hearing eFiling System Document Search” page here https://oitco.hylandcloud.com/DNRCOGPublicAccess/index.html. Select “Search for Docket Related Documents” from the pull-down menu, use the above “Docket Number”, and select “Search”. Legal Notice No. BSB1421 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

APPLICATION LANDS Township 1 South, Range 67 West, 6th P.M. Section 3: W½W½ Section 4: E½E½ Section 9: E½E½ Section 10: W½W½ Section 15: W½W½ Section 16: E½E½ Section 21: NE¼NE¼ Section 22: NW¼NW¼ 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: May 6, 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: April 6, 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. Any Affected Person who files a petition must be able to participate in a prehearing conference during the week of April 6, 2022, if a prehearing conference is requested by the Applicant or by any person who has filed a petition. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For more information, you may review the Application, which was sent to you with this Notice. You may also contact the Applicant at the phone number or email address listed below. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if any party requires special accommodations as a result of a disability for this hearing, please contact Margaret Humecki at Cogcc. Hearings_Unit@state.co.us, prior to the hearing and arrangements will be made. OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO By _________________________________ Mimi Larsen, Commission Secretary Dated: February 28, 2022 Great Western Operating Company, LLC c/o Jamie L. Jost Kelsey H. Wasylenky Jost Energy Law, P.C. 3511 Ringsby Court, Unit 103 Denver, Colorado 80216 (720) 446-5620 jjost@jostenergylaw.com kwasylenky@jostenergylaw.com Legal Notice No. BSB1422 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice District Court, Adams County, Colorado 1100 Judicial Center Dr. Brighton, CO 80601

Publc Notice

In the Interest of Jahneeziah Barron, Respondent

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

Marsa Law, LLC 7887 E. Belleview Ave. Suite 1100, Denver, CO 80111. Case Number: 2022PR30056 Division: T1

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. 211100209 TYPE: POOLING AMENDED 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/14QaK0JG6G35gv qwq5pp5t1psF0fDil0M/view

NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO 15-10-401, C.R.S. To: Oscar Barron Last Known Address: Unknown A hearing on Petition for Approval of Settlement of Claims Pursuant to C.R.P.P 2 for the full ad final settlement of the claims of a minor – Jahneeziah Barron, with Liberty Mutual Insurance, on behalf of the insured, Tyler Reilly, arising out of an automobile accident that occurred on June 23, 2019 , will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued: Date: May 2, 2022 Time: 10:30 am Courtroom: T1 (via Webex) Address: 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601 The hearing will take approximately 30 minutes. Legal Notice No. BSB1380 First Publication: March 10, 2022 Last Publication: April 7, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO 1100 Judicial Center Dr.

Brighton, CO 80601 In the Interest of: Iayalla Wishar, Respondent Attorneys for Petitioner: Aaron L. Evans, #27270 Timothy D. Bounds, #44180 Andrew Rogers, #52188 Evans Case, LLP 1660 South Albion Street, Suite 1100 Denver, Colorado 80222 Phone Number: (303) 757-8300 E-mail: Evans@evanscase.com; Bounds@evanscase.com Rogers@evanscase.com Case Number: 22PR30217 NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-10-401, C.R.S. To: Zach Lehman: Last Known Address: Unknown A hearing on the Petition for Approval of Settlement of Claims Pursuant to Rule 62 of the Colorado Rules of Probate Procedure for the above respondent. The Petition filed request Court approval of the settlement and the net settlement funds will be deposited to a restricted account for the benefit of the respondent. A hearing will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued: Date: May 3, 2022 Time: 2:00 pm Division: T1 Via Zoom: https://judicial.webex.com/meet/sara.price Legal Notice No. BSB1433 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: April 7, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO 1100 Judicial Center Dr. Brighton, CO 80601 In the Interest of: Orion Wishar, Respondent Attorneys for Petitioner: Aaron L. Evans, #27270 Timothy D. Bounds, #44180 Andrew Rogers, #52188 Evans Case, LLP 1660 South Albion Street, Suite 1100 Denver, Colorado 80222 Phone Number: (303) 757-8300 E-mail: Evans@evanscase.com; Bounds@evanscase.com Rogers@evanscase.com Case Number: 22PR30216 NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-10-401, C.R.S. To: Kevin Junker: Last Known Address: Unknown A hearing on the Petition for Approval of Settlement of Claims Pursuant to Rule 62 of the Colorado Rules of Probate Procedure for the above respondent. The Petition filed request Court approval of the settlement and the net settlement funds will be deposited to a restricted account for the benefit of the respondent. A hearing will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued: Date: May 3, 2022 Time: 2:00 pm Division: T1 Via Zoom: https://judicial.webex.com/meet/sara.price Legal Notice No. BSB1434 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: April 7, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles Public Notice Abandoned Vehicle Sale All About Towing & Recovery 303 944-5464 1758 S 112th St Broomfield CO 80020 2010 VW Beetle black VIN 002394 Legal Ad No.: BSB1424 First Publication: March 24, 2021 Last Publication: March 24, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice T&R AUTO REPAIR IS SELLING 303-659-6747 1979 STARCRAFT TRAILER VIN ENDING IN 060027 1999 FORD RANGER VIN ENDING IN A69283 Legal Ad No.: BSB1436 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Notice to Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of LLOYD EDWARD RIGGANS, aka LLOYD E. RIGGANS, aka LLOYD RIGGANS, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30223 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 July 25,

2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Jeannette Eilleen Riggans Personal Representative 11246 Adams Street Thornton, CO 80233 Legal Notice No. BSB1435 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: April 7, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Christine Kenoyer, aka Christine Tracey Kenoyer, Deceased Case Number: 22PR30139

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 July 17, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Kevin Darrow, Personal Representative c/o Patrick A. Schilken, P.C. 7936 E. Arapahoe Court, No. 2800 Centennial, Colorado 80112 Legal Notice No. BSB1404 First Publication: March 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 31, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Rebecca Hewitt, aka Rebecca A. Hewitt, aka Rebecca Ann Hewitt, aka Becky Hewitt, aka Becky A. Hewitt, aka Becky Ann Hewitt, deceased Case Number: 2022PR30173

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 Jul 24 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. James Michael “Mike” Prescott Personal Representative 2927 Bonito Avenue Grand Junction, Colorado 81504 Legal Notice No. BSB1431 First publication: March 24, 2022 Last publication: April 07, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of CHRISTOPHER TODD BISHOP, aka CHRISTOPHER T. BISHOP, aka CHRISTOPHER BISHOP aka TODD BISHOP aka C. TODD BISHOP, Deceased Case Number 2022PR30161

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 July 10, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. NADYA VECCHIET-LAMBERT, ESQ On behalf of Vali Rebecca Bishop, Personal Representative 6855 S. Havana St. #370 Centennial, CO 80112 Legal Notice No. BSB1372 First Publication: March 10, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS DIXIE ALLON HOLBECK aka DIXIE HOLBECK aka SISSI HOLBECK, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30209

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 July 24, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Nick Avila Attorney At Law Attorney to the Personal Representative 3031 West 38th Avenue Denver, Colorado, 80211 Legal Notice No. BSB1426 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: April 7, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Martin Zaprzalka a/k/a Martin T. Zaprzalka a/k/a Martin Thomas Zaprzalka a/k/a Marcin Zaprzalka, Deceased Case Number 2022PR30159

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 July 18, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Janusz Zaprzalka, Personal Representative 3676 M Path Cotopaxi, CO 81223 Legal Notice No. BSB1397 First Publication: March 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 31, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Edwin Michael Meis, II, A/K/A, Edwin M. Meis, II, A/K/A Edwin Meis, II, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30070

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Clear Creek supports Mount Blue Sky petition Federal board has final decision on Mount Evans renaming issue BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Clear Creek officials support renaming Mount Evans to Mount Blue Sky. In a March 15 meeting, the Clear Creek Board of County Commissioners voted 2-0 to register its support for the Mount Blue Sky petition. Commission-

ers Randy Wheelock and George Marlin were in favor, and Commissioner Sean Wood abstained. The mountain is named for Colorado’s second territorial governor, John Evans, who’s believed to have authorized the Sand Creek Massacre against the Cheyenne and Arapaho people. He was forced to resign in its aftermath. Additionally, leading up to the Sand Creek Massacre in November 1864, John Evans issued proclamations authorizing Colorado settlers to “kill and destroy ... all hostile Indians,” which Colorado Gov. Jared Polis rescinded last

year. There are five official renaming petitions: Mount CheyenneArapaho, Mount Blue Sky, Mount Rosalie, Mount Soule, and Mount Evans but redesignating the namesake as Anne Evans. The petitions are expected to be addressed by the Colorado Geographic Naming Advisory Board later this year. The board and the governor will make recommendations to the U.S. Board on Geographic Names, which has final say on which, if any, petition will be approved. Leading up to the March 15 meeting, the Clear Creek com-

missioners received a variety of verbal and written public comment. Dozens supported Mount Blue Sky or the other petitions; some even suggested their own name; but many others opposed a name change entirely. Wheelock and Marlin both believed the mountain should be renamed, given John Evans’ actions against Colorado’s indigenous people. “It’s a mistake,” Marlin said of naming the mountain after John Evans. “And it’s a mistake that we can correct. … The name Mount Evans is inflicting harm today, and I think we should stop.”

Public Notices Adams, County, Colorado on or before July 24, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Amanda F. Schukei, Personal Representative c/o Donald F. Slavin, PC 4704 Harlan St., #685 Denver, CO 80212 Legal Notice No. BSB1417 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: April 7, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Kathleen Shizumi Havey, aka Kathleen S. Havey, aka Kathleen Havey, Case Number 2022PR30191 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 July 25, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Desiree C. Seber, Personal Representative 14158 Forest St Thornton, CO 80602 Legal Ad No.: BSB1427 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: April 7, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of James L. O’Neill, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 56 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 July 17, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Denise K. Dougherty, Personal Representative 29455 Gadsden Drive Brighton, CO 80603 Legal Notice No. BSB1405 First Publication: March 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 31, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Joan Bershok, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30163 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 July 10, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Jeri K. Williams, Personal Representative c/o 3801 E. Florida Ave. Ste. 906 Denver, CO 80210 Legal Notice No. BSB1378 First Publication: March 10, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Salvador Garcia, a/k/a Salvador Garcia Frayer, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30201 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Probate Court of Adam County, Colorado on or before July 17, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Maria E. Garcia, Personal Representative 431 Uvalde Street Aurora, CO 80011 Legal Notice No. BSB1394 First Publication: March 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 31, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Christine Esther Pickart, aka Chris Pickart, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 378 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 July 10, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Arthur O. Wilkonson, Attorney for the Personal Representative 5780 E. Ida Circle Greenwood Village, CO 80111-1554 Legal Notice No. BSB1369 First Publication: March 10, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Wilma M. Evans, a/k/a Wilma Mae Evans and Wilma May Evans, Deceased Case Number 2022PR30192 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 July 17, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Timothy R. Evans, Personal Representative 391 Ponderosa Road Cuchara, CO 81055 Legal Notice No. BSB1411 First Publication: March 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 31, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lois Marie Mercer, a/k/a Lois M. Mercer, a/k/a Lois Mercer, a/k/a Lois Marie Brown, a/k/a Lois Brown, a/k/a Lois M. Brown, a/k/a Lois Marie Fuller, a/k/a Lois Fuller, a/k/a Lois M. Fuller Deceased Case Number 2022PR30200 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Adams, County, Colorado on or before July 18, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Ashley A. Geary, Esq., Attorney for the Personal Representative JORGENSEN, BROWNELL & PEPIN, P.C. 8001 Arista Place, Suite 415 Broomfield, Colorado 80021 Legal Notice No. BSB1382 First Publication: March 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 31, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mark Edward Rowland, aka Mark E. Rowland, aka Mark Rowland, Deceased, Case Number 2022 PR 30203 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, the July 17, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Brandon B. Houtchens Attorney for Personal Representative 822 7th St. Suite 270 Greeley, Colorado 80631 Legal Notice No. BSB1386 First Publication: March 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 31, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Davette Claudia Maestas, Deceased Case Number 2021 PR 31214

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 July 18, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Chad P. Hemmat, Esq., Attorney for the Personal Representative ANDERSON HEMMAT, LLC 5613 DTC Parkway, Suite 150 Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 Legal Notice No. BSB1395 First Publication: March 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 31, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601 Children: Lola Spradling Respondents: Elizabeth Kelly, Brandon Spradling, Special Respondents: Timothy Kelly, Cassandra Kelly Attorney or Party Without Attorney: Lindsay McIntyre 11860 Pecos St. Westminster, CO 80234 Phone Number: (720) 523-2950 Fax Number: (720)-523-2951 Atty. Reg. #: 43604 Case Number: 2021 JV 110 Div: S Ctrm.: ORDER OF ADVISEMENT

Public notice is given on February 28, 2022 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Adams County Court.

NOTICE TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENTS: Elizabeth Kelly and Brandon Spradling

The petition requests that the name of Pamela Gretchen Sharkey be changed to Pamela Gretchen Silsby-Sharkey Case No.: 22 C 0223

YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED that the Petitioner, has filed a Motion to Terminate the Parent-Child Legal Relationship which now exists between you and the above-named child;

By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. BSB1387 First Publication: March 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 31, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Children Services (Adoption/Guardian/Other) Public Notice STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ADAMS Division D No. 21JV157 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE INTEREST OF: Joshua Woodman A Child, and Concerning Fonda Marie Woodman, John Doe Respondents ORDER OF ADVISEMENT To the parents, guardian, or other respondents 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 Termination on the 4th day of April, 2022 at the hour of 1:30 p.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 10th day of March, 2022. Alana Percy Clerk of the District Court Legal Notice No. BSB1419 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

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 6th day of June 2022, at the hour of 9:30 am, at which time the Petitioner must prove by clear and convincing evidence 1) It is in the best interests of the child, that the parent-child legal relationship which exists between you and the child be terminated and severed; 2) That the child was adjudicated dependent or neglected; 3) That an appropriate treatment plan has not reasonably been complied with by the parent or has not been successful; 4) That the parents are unfit; 5) That the conduct or condition of the parent or parents is unlikely to change within a reasonable time; OR 1) That the child have been abandoned by their parent or parents in that the parent or parents have surrendered physical custody for a period of six months and during this period have not manifested to the child, the court or to the person having physical custody a firm intention to assume or obtain physical custody or to make permanent legal arrangements for the care of the child and 2) That it is in the best interests of the child that the parent-child legal relationship which exists between the child and the respondents be terminated and severed. The Court, before it can terminate the parent-child legal relationship, must find that a continuation of the relationship is likely to result in grave risk of death or serious injury to the child or that your conduct or condition as a parent renders you unable or unwilling to give the child reasonable parental care. YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED that you have the right to have legal counsel represent you in all matters connected with the Motion to Terminate the Parent-Child Legal Relationship. If you cannot afford to pay the fees of legal counsel, you are advised that the Court will appoint legal counsel to represent you at no cost to you upon your request and upon your showing of an inability to pay. YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED that a grandparent, aunt, uncle, brother or sister of the child must file a request for guardianship and legal custody of the child within twenty days of the filing of the motion to terminate parent/child legal relationship.

STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ADAMS Division D No. 21JV278

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE INTEREST OF: Tiana Scott A Child, and Concerning Danielle Scott, John Doe Respondents SUMMONS To the parents, guardian, or other respondents 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 8th day of April, 2022 at the hour of 8:50 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 14th day of March, 2022. Alana Percy Clerk of the District Court Legal Notice No. BSB1425 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ADAMS Division D No. 20JV77

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE INTEREST OF: Boni Pluma Blanca, Joshua Pluma Blanca Lluvia Gutierrez, Armani Dalila Gutierrez Perez Child(ren), and Concerning Laura Perez, Joshua Pluma Blanca, John Doe, Andres Roberto Gutierrez Hernandez Respondents ORDER OF ADVISEMENT

To the parents, guardian, or other respondents named above, GREETINGS: Joshua Pluma Blanca, John Doe, Andres Roberto Gutierrez Hernandez 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.

Done and signed this ___ day of _______ 2022.

You are further notified that the Court has set said petition for Hearing on Termination on the 26th and 27th day of May, 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.

BY THE COURT: District Court Judge/Magistrate

Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 10th day of March, 2022.

Legal Notice No. BSB1430 First Publication: March 24.2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Alana Percy Clerk of the District Court

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

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