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Training to save the planet

Student teachers are rarely paid Colorado lawmakers, school leaders want to ensure they’re compensated BY ERICA BREUNLIN THE COLORADO SUN

Petting the Llama on Ag Day, mom Chelsea Tedford with her boys who are in the Fort Lupton Tailtwisters 4-H club the names are not COURTESY OF TAYLOR BROWN in order Traeger, Taite, Teague, Trace, and Teller.

Aims Community College Celebrated Ag Day BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Ryan Kapperman has been working with West Greeley Conservation District since he was 14-years old, starting as a groundskeeper at the Housden Gardens location. Then he moved up to conservation technician and attended school at Fort Lupton Aims Community College studying soil, health, and agriculture. “I chose this degree because I grew up in the country and I like agriculture - it’s what I want to do,” said Kapperman. Conservation technicians are SEE PLANET, P5

Kandee Nourse, District Manager with the West Greeley Conservation District is educating the Weld Central High School students at the riparian zone trailer that replicates a PHOTO BY BELEN WARD good vegetation habitat.

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Near the end of last semester, Jorge Cabral’s budget was on the brink. He carefully watched how he spent each dollar, limiting his purchases to essentials like shampoo and toilet paper and cutting corners with meals by buying rice and beans to last through each week. On top of getting no pay for his full-time student teaching job at Brighton’s Vikan Middle School, Cabral had had to shell out $90 to take an exam that would secure his teacher license early last year. “That’s two weeks of groceries if you plan it out right,” he said. “And good groceries, too.” Cabral, who graduated in December from the University of Northern Colorado, found himself “budgeting to the max” to make ends meet as an unpaid student teacher — a financial challenge most Colorado educators grapple with on the path to becoming a licensed teacher. Now, as Colorado school districts struggle to fill classrooms with certified educators, lawmakers aim to relieve some of the financial burdens with a proposed stipend program to provide student teachers help with living expenses. House Bill 1220, introduced in February, would also help students pay for expensive licensure exams and direct state departments to establish another SEE PAID, P3

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Emma Beatrice Padilla, born in New Mexico on May 25, 1941, passed away on March 28, 2022. The third child of Pedro and Conferina Padilla, she was raised in Brighton, Colorado. Emma is preceded in death by her parents, and by her siblings, Mary Ann, Joseph, and JC. She is survived by her daughter, Lara Anderson (Serge), her grandchildren, Moses, Joseph (Emma) and Carmen Anderson along with her siblings; Victor (Irene) Padilla, Polly Clifford, Gil Padilla, Elizabeth Verdeal, and Linda LeBallister.

Emma was known for her love; she loved her work, books, music, gardening, and caring for her parents when she retired. Her faith was central to her life, and she was active at St. Augustine Catholic Church, a member of the Daughters of St. Monica, and a member of the Legion of St. Mary. “Everybody needs an Auntie Em,” according to her many nephews and nieces. Emma was beloved by all of them, and she formed a special bond with each in turn, providing

them with adventures, stories, and advice beyond what they ever saw at home. Emma’s troop of adventurers includes Philip, Lisa, Zach, Josh, Jake, Vickie, Allen, Sydney, Daniel, Lauren, Kelly, Daniel, Ann, Ron, Shahlaye, Derek, Shelley, Jason, Cole, Ava, Dan, Kellye, Chloe, Caitlyn, Joe, Peter, Alan, Michael, Jo, Gerald, Sarah, Jonna, Joel, Jack, Abby, Joseph, Brittany, Kolin, Janessa, Brooke, Jameson, Hunter, Sam, Mack, Finn, and Mariah. Emma was the closest to, and surrogate mother for her dear nephew, Joseph. Helping to raise him gave her such happiness. Her joy grew beyond measure when she was found by her daughter, adopted as an infant by a loving California family. Lara Anderson completed the Padilla family, with her husband Serge, and her three children, Moses, Carmen, and Joe.

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way of licensing educators. Proponents of the measure are optimistic that by tackling some of the major financial hurdles for teachers in training and expanding the ways a teacher candidate can become licensed, Colorado can recruit more educators and diversify its K-12 workforce, which has long run short of teachers of color. Bill sponsor Rep. Barbara McLachlan, a Durango Democrat, worries about the number of prospective teachers who have given up on a career in education simply because they can’t afford the cost of living while continuing to pay tuition and student teach for free. “I think we probably lost a lot of good teachers over the years because of that,” said McLachlan, who taught English at Durango High School for 20 years. For first-generation college students as well as students of color and students from low-income families, the expenses associated with teacher training are often out of reach, said Jingzi Huang, director of the School of Teacher Education and associate dean for the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences at UNC. Under the legislative proposal, sponsored by Democrats and Sen. Don Coram, a Montrose Republican, student teachers committed to 16 weeks in a classroom could receive $11,000 while those spending 32 weeks at a school could earn $22,000. The legislation is intended to help students who need financial assistance, and eligibility will be tied to income thresholds, McLachlan said. “These students don’t have a lot of money anyway, and now we’re asking them to go for all these weeks without working at all,” McLachlan said. “They can’t survive.” Student teachers can hold outside jobs, but many often can’t find the time as they have to be in class during weekdays and tackle their own coursework, and some also have families to look after, said Liz Qualman, director of teacher education at Colorado Mountain College. “It is too challenging to expect a student teacher to have a second job to support themselves while engaging in coursework and student teaching,” Qualman said. She believes student teachers are shortchanged by “an archaic system,” particularly as many other fields offer paid internships. And while the teacher workforce has historically consisted of predominantly white, middle class women

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who graduated from college and were expected to student teach without compensation, that makeup is shifting. “The landscape of who we’re trying to recruit into the workforce is changing, and if we want a diverse workforce, we can’t have that same expectation,” Qualman said. “If we want more teachers in the field, we have to be able to support them through to completion and licensure.” Cabral, who student taught at Greeley West High School and now teaches world cultures at Vikan Middle School in Brighton, felt lucky with a scholarship from UNC to help with living expenses last semester. He scraped by, determined to reach the finish line and earn his licensure so that he could have a classroom of his own. “If it came to the point where I had to take out extra student loans, I would do it because it’s really something that I love,” Cabral said. He stuck with teaching in hopes of inspiring students with backgrounds similar to his own. The Latino educator said that during his time as a student teacher, Latino boys who spoke only Spanish would ask him about his experience preparing to be a teacher. He filled them in on the process of applying to col-

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lege — something he plans to keep passing onto students. Jorge Cabral, who teaches sixth through eighth grade social studies at Vikan Middle School in Brighton, started teaching full time in January 2022. (Olivia Sun, The Colorado Sun via Report for America) “There’s always the option of getting a higher education,” said Cabral, who doesn’t recall having any Latino teachers in Colorado and Wyoming, where he lived in elementary and high school. Many students of color in Colorado have similar stories, rarely encountering a teacher who looks like them throughout most of their K-12 classes. Yet the state has inched forward with diversity among educators and is “more diverse now than it has ever been,” particularly as it’s drawn more Hispanic professionals into teaching, said Colleen O’Neil, associate commissioner of the Educator Talent Unit at the Colorado Department of Education. During the 2015-16 school year, about 13.5% of the state’s teachers identified as Hispanic, O’Neil said, while last year, that percentage swelled to about 18.4%. “That’s not enough, but we want to celebrate the fact that we have been able to open some more doors,” O’Neil said, adding, “we still have

schools where kids aren’t seeing teachers who represent them.” CDE conducted a minority teacher report in 2014 and followed up with a listening tour in 2017 and repeatedly heard from educators of color that they didn’t have positive school experiences and may not have “seen that person in the room that was like them, to be a mentor or to springboard off of,” O’Neil said. That has become a “cyclical barrier,” she said, adding that when students can’t see themselves in their teachers, they may be less likely to pursue careers as teachers. Teachers of color also indicated that once they entered university programs, their peers didn’t resemble them either. Along with paying student teachers, the legislation seeks to help teachers in training cover the cost of licensure exams that can add up to hundreds of dollars. For example, someone pursuing a license to teach elementary school would be required to pay more than $300 for required exams, said Huang, of UNC. When students fail their exams during their first attempt, they must retake them — and pay all over again. Teachers who struggle to pass the licensure exams sometimes become discouraged and give up altogether, Huang noted, adding that generally students of color have a lower passing rate on licensure exams. She also favors expanding the ways that educators can become licensed beyond the exams some teacher candidates must currently take — another goal of House Bill 1220. That could mean that students in the teacher pipeline could present a portfolio of their work for evaluation rather than having to take a licensure test. Bill sponsors sent the legislation back to the House Education Committee on March 29 after it was up for discussion in Appropriations. The measure is benefiting from one-time funds under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, McLachlan said, and sponsors plan to make amendments focused on how to best use the money to benefit educators. “We’re trying to give everyone an equal opportunity to become a teacher,” McLachlan said, “without lessening the quality of the teachers themselves.”

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Ukrainian journalists detail life in a war zone “This is not an invasion. This is a war.” BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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Amid a “been there, seen that” philosophy and a tinge of dark humor, Ukrainian journalists detailed their experiences covering the Russian attack on their country during a Zoom call March 29. “The Russian army is using the same tricks it did in 2014” (the last time Russia invaded Ukraine),” said Valery Garmsah, the chief editor of the Slovyansk newspaper, through interpreter Olya Kostina. He relocated to Chernivtsi because of the fighting. “There have been rapes and occupations. War is the only thing we’ve known,” Garmash said through the interpreter. “The only way for our nation to survive is to win. We are united as at no time before.” While some reporters said Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rallied support for the country and its government like never before, there are pitfalls. Olena Zvonareva, chief editor at the city site of Zaporizhzhya, said covering the war has been tricky. Several refugees fled to her city from the badly damaged city of Mariupol. “Russia cut our social networks. They’ve detained our colleagues,” she said through Kostina’s inter-

pretation. “It’s hard to cover what’s going on there. We’re working under war conditions. It’s the first time for a lot of us. But it’s important to cover everything that’s going on. We’re basically doing what we can. We hope it’s not going to be in vain.” Oleg Skrpnyk, the chief editor of the city sites newspaper in Kharkiv, said one of his colleagues had been taken to Russia by Russian forces but managed to escape and was now in Finland. “Some of the threats we’ve received have been funny,” Kostina translated.”They say that according

to Russian legislation, we could be shot for some crimes or something.” “Any person with a camera looks suspicious,” Kostina interpreted for one reporter. “Whatever you’re filming, who knows where you’re sending the film. You could be an agent of the enemy.” There’s also the question of how much information Ukrainian reporters can use. “We don’t publish about 10 percent of the information we receive,” said Larysa Gnatchenko, chief editor of Slobisskyi Kray in Kharkiv, through the interpreter.

“We have to think about the security of our people. We worry that we will attract attention to what we are doing. Our first priority is to take care of the safety of our people.” Gennadiy Chabanov, chief editor of the Odessa Life newspaper, said once the Russian army takes control of an area, its members seek out local government officials and members of the press. Zvonareva said her colleagues had been detained and threatened with prosecution under Russian law. “They do torture journalists and the representatitves of local government”, Chabanov said through the interpreter. “We do take our security seriously.” One of the rules of war coverage is not to give out specific addresses or locations.One journalist wished foreign news crews would follow that rule. “That must never happen,” the reporter said through Zvonereva’s translation. She took over the interpreting duties about three-fourths of the way through the call. “Reporters are forbidden to give exact addresses. We don’t know what the Russians are trying to achieve. They could send three or four more missiles as follow-ups. We need to follow the ‘do-no-harm’ principle.” Other reporters detailed stories of non-stop air raids that are apparently so common, people don’t take cover in shelters any more. Some SEE WAR, P9

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responsible for handling technical, environmental science tasks like mapping, patrolling, and measuring land to assist conservation scientists and foresters. “When I graduate I will still be working for the West Greeley Conservation District and I will apply what I learned at Aims about soil conservation such as natural grasses, trees and shrubs to my job,” he said. Aims Community College celebrated its Ag Day open house on the Fort Lupton campus March 30, introducing families and high school students to learn about the Agriculture and Science Technology program and engaging in hands-on activities with Aims Community Partners. The students will learn about riparian zones and river water study. And also, they will learn about dairy cow farming with June, the Robotic Cow. Kapperman is helping set up the educational device called a riparian zone trailer. It demonstrates and replicates a healthy riparian zone with good vegetation habitat, good soil health, and a sound rooting system of vegetation to hold in all good soil. Sarah Madsen, a teacher at Central High School who teaches Agriculture Sciences, brought 36 students to Ag day. “They are all enrolled in an Ag class at Weld Central High School. This is a way for them to celebrate Ag Day here at Aims and learn more about the agriculture program here,” said Madsen. Madsen grew up on a farm and is passionate about agriculture. She graduated from Weld Central and went

Ryan Kapperman is working on connecting batteries on the riparian zone trailer to operate a reservoir that fills up with water demonstrating on how a river would flow down a PHOTO BY BELEN WARD stream in a riparian zone.

to college for Agriculture at Colorado Southern University-Fort Collins. After she graduated, she came back to teach at Weld Central High School. Kandee Nourse, District Manager of the West Greeley Conservation District, was demonstrating the riparian zone system to the Weld Central high school students enrolled in the agriculture program at their school. “We demonstrate different scenarios to show a healthy vegetation system on how it will help hold the soil in place,” said Nourse. “To build the riparian zone they used recycle bottles and plastic to simulate the soil component. We can arrange the system any way you want, or take away anything that is trying to hold the soil to demonstrate when you don’t have a good vegetation system that could wash away.” The riparian zone is in lower eleva-

tions in the Western Slope, which are riparian woodlands and shrublands found with the flood zones of rivers islands, sand or cobble bars, and streambanks. The wetlands in Colorado are non-riparian habitats that include moist to wet meadows, emergent marshes, fens, and seeps and springs. “If you stimulate a good root system with your vegetation. It keeps pollutants from getting into the water streams with a healthy vegetation system. The pollutants in root system or vegetation could affect the temperature of the water and risk killing the fish or natural species in the water,” said Nourse. Nourse also educated the student about tributaries, a stream feeding a more significant stream or lake. The Platte River feeds into Missouri, Missouri feeds into the Mississippi, and then goes to the ocean, a whole cycle. She also explained how the Water

Conservation Districts got started and their purpose. Colorado has 75 conservation districts and specializes in their region and conservation issues. “We hope to get kids interested in understanding the importance of the whole concept of natural resources and protecting them,” said Nourse. “For example the invasive versus noninvasive species, the impact of invasive species getting into the waterways going down stream so good conservation efforts starts from the beginning.” During the 30s and 40, Nourse says that Asia imported the tamarisk plant, a reasonable attempt to help the riparian zones establish a sound root system to maintain the waterways. “But the tamarisk plant has deep roots; it sucks up water and continues to multiple downstream, so they are trying to eradicate them. This plant by sucking up the water depletes the native species. So, they introduced the beetle and they eradicated the tamarisk.” Careers in agriculture are not only in the field but also in administration. Taylor Webb, Outreach and Education, West Greeley Conservation District, also helped set up the riparian zone; she started working with the West Greeley Conservation District at the house and gardens location. “After high school, I got a job as an office administrator and now moved up to another role processing scholarships and outreach,” said Webb. “I’ve always participated in the Future Farmers of America as an officer. I was deciding whether to go back to school for psychology or Agriculture, but I think I’ll go to school for Agriculture. Working for the conservation district has been a great learning experience and opportunity. I’m thankful for them.”

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young man stood by the side of the road waiting for a bus. The rain was pouring down and he was doing his best to stay dry. He was WINNING dressed for success, a nice suit and WORDS tie, and carried an expensive laptop bag in the hand that was not holding the umbrella. A car came racing by and drove very close to the curb where the young man Michael Norton was standing. The splash from the car drenched him. No visible sign of anger, no words came from his mouth, he just did what he could to minimize the damage. As an observer to this event, I was beyond curious. I approached him and offered the roll of paper towels that I had in my truck. The man smiled at me, accepted the paper towels, and began cleaning himself off. I shared with him that I admired

his response to what happened, even sharing that I might not have been so forgiving. Again, he smiled, and he said, “Mister, I have done so many bad things and have wronged so many people, it is only right that I forgave them.” He continued, and said, “I have been given grace and forgiven so many times, I now know that I have to give grace and forgive others too.” He was speaking my language. I asked him where he was headed, and he shared that he was catching the bus to downtown Denver. I let him know that I was on my way to Denver and offered him a ride. He gratefully accepted and we began our journey. As we drove, I learned that he was going downtown to interview for a job. And he was laughing because now he was going to show up soaking wet. As I asked him what kind of job he was looking for and the company that he was interviewing with, it turned out that I had many connections within the company and knew the woman who he was meeting for the interview. I didn’t tell him that. And as I dropped him off, I sent

a text message to the woman, my friend, and let her know how he handled the day and his approach to giving and receiving grace. I advised her that even if his resume or experience didn’t qualify him as a great candidate, his character certainly would. He got the job. Look, we all fall short, we all fail from time to time. There are things we wish we could have done better, there are words we wish we could take back, and there are certainly moments in time where our actions were inappropriate as we either overreacted or underreacted under times of stress. And when we think about our own misgivings and the errors of our ways, I am sure that we can also remember the people who gave us grace, and who demonstrated love and forgiveness, no matter how big or small our mistake may have been. Perhaps, as we look upon our family, friends, community, and workplace, there are circumstances where we have a chance to offer such forgiveness and grace. Each time we receive grace from others should be seen as

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a deposit in our own bank account of love, forgiveness and grace. We just need to be reminded that we must make withdrawals from time to time and give that same grace to others. There is enough division and conflict going on in our world today, we don’t need to add any more or pile on. Instead, we should look at the events, the statements, and the actions that were obviously a mistake or that could have been handled better, as an opportunity to love and forgive. Unconditional love and forgiveness sound idealistic, yet we know when we live with and apply this philosophy that the outcome is decisively better. I would love to hear your story of grace at mnorton@xinnix.com. And when we can learn to give and receive grace, 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.

An unsolved math problem on the Colorado River

pring runoff last year in the Colorado River Basin was a bust, with snowpack of almost 90% of average reduced to a 30% inflow at Lake Powell. BIG PIVOTS Nobody yet predicts another bust this year. While we wait, water managers talk about “the math problem.” The gap between water flows and demands in the Colorado River Allen Best is enormous and likely to widen. The dysfunctional equation begins with 20 million acre-feet, the average annual flows assumed by the Colorado River Compact that was crafted 100 years ago by delegates from the seven basin states. This cheerful assumption was based on early 20th century flows. It was made with almost willful disregard of evidence available even then of the river’s lesser flows during the prior half-century. The delegates who met at a lodge near Santa Fe in 1922 were determined to yoke all irrigable acres into agricultural production. In this math problem, another key number is 12.3 million acre-feet. That’s been the river’s average flow in the 21st century. Some of this reduced flow

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seems to be entirely natural, what we call drought, if exceptional in duration. Something else has been going on. Temperatures have risen 3 degrees Celsius altogether since 1970. By some estimates, half or more of the reduced flows can be attributed to this global warming effect. This warming explains the grand larceny in the Colorado River, decent snowpacks reduced to a shrug in the Utah desert because of evaporation but also because plants need more water. Too, baked soil sops up water. We can’t flip the switch on global warming and it’s almost certain to worsen, the temperature rise doubling or tripling, as Colorado State University’s Brad Udall warns. He describes what is occurring as aridification. Unlike drought, it’s not temporary. Dismal forecasts This brings us to another number for this Colorado River Basin math problem: 11 million acre-feet. That’s the number cited last week at a University of Utah conference about future flows of the Colorado River. “The best climate scientists in the world say we will be lucky to have 11 million acre-feet,” said John Entsminger, general manager of the Southern Nevada Water Authority, the agency serving Las Vegas. To recap this math problem, the Colorado River Compact assumed 20

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million-acre feet, the reality has been 12.3 in the last two decades, and we’ll end up with 11 million-acre feet—or conceivably less. “Every new use will have to be mitigated by someone, somewhere, using less water,” Entsminger added. That’s not entirely right either. We all will have to use less water. Keep in mind that not one drop of the Colorado River gets to the Sea of Cortez. Cinching of the water belt has been underway from Mexico to Colorado. It’s not happening as rapidly as needed, though. Consider the rapidly emerging walls of Glen Canyon and the dam that creates Lake Powell. Despite emergency releases from upstream reservoirs in Colorado and Utah last summer to bolster Powell, the water levels last week dipped below 3,525 feet. That elevation is arbitrary but a loud warning that a further decline of 35 feet leaves Glen Canyon unable to generate electricity. Recent modeling by the U.S. Geological Survey shows a 25% risk. If — or perhaps when — that happens, municipalities and cooperative members who get power from Glen Canyon will still get electricity from elsewhere, but it will cost more. That includes Holy Cross Electric. Long term, this worsening situation of subpar runoff in the Colorado River matters to well more than 90% of Colorado’s population. The Colorado

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River and its tributaries deliver half of Front Range water. Even the easterly flowing rivers in Colorado that pass through more distant, less citified places, Sterling and La Junta, carry water augmented by diversions from the Colorado River. Much remains to be worked out. Within Colorado, agriculture uses 80% to 90% of all water. Farmers and ranchers who own the more senior water rights, not subject to compact limitations, have served emphatic notice that their water will not be the answer to the math problem. Another problem is the compact clause that puts the upper basin states—Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Wyoming—on the hook for diminished flows. It says they “will not cause” the flows at Lee Ferry, just below Glen Canyon, to be depleted below 75 million acre-feet of water over a rolling 10-year average. The upper basin states cannot do this alone. The risk must be shared. This sounds gloomy. That said, the seven basin states, Mexico, and the sovereign tribes who collectively own about 20% of the basin’s water have yet to throw rocks at each other. They are talking. They just haven’t solved this math problem. Allen Best publishes Big Pivots, a reader-supported e-journal. See more at bigpivots.com

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BRIEFS 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. One of the featured speakers are Lori Poland, who was abducted, abused and left for dead in an outhouse toilet when she was 3. She’ll speak about the effects of trauma and the healing process. CASA volunteers Charles and Erin Keyes will be the other featured speakers. They became volulnteers two years ago and advcoated for three young children as well as the parents. 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 303-6552087. 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 first-

come, first-served.

hours in advance.

‘Eye for Art’ Brighton’s most recent Eye for Art exhibit, “Slice of Life,” continues through June 28 during normal business hours 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. Artwork is available for purchase. Call David Gallegos, arts and culture coordinator, at 303-655-2176 or email dgallegos@brightonco.gov. ONGOING

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.

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/WaterAudit-Program 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 (selfcollected 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

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. Senior meals Eagle View Adult Center will serve hot VOA lunches on Mondays and Thursdays beginning August 2. Advance reservations are required. Call EVAC 303-655-2075 for more information. Water payment assistance Brighton residents who need help in paying their water bills can apply for the new Low Income Household Water Assistance Program, a federal program through the Colorado Department of Human Services. Requirements include a completed LEAP application, a copy of a water bill and directly paying a water provider for either drinking water and/or sewer and wastewater. To apply for LEAP and LIHWAP go to colorado.gov/PEAK. Call 1-866-HEAT-HELP (1-866-432-8435). There are no minimum or maximum benefits for LIHWAP. This program is first-come, first-serve. Deadline is ongoing until LIHWAP funds run out. Call 303-655-2009. Tree program Trees are available for purchase through the city of Brighton’s 2022 Tree program at brightontreeprogram.com. The idea is to encourage tree planting, species diversity and water conservation within the city, according to a statement. Thirteen species are available through the program: American Linden, Chinkapin Oak, Cleveland Pear, Osage Orange, Thornless Hawthorn, Ohio Buckeye, Box Elder Maple, Discovery Elm, English Oak, Bur Oak, Hackberry, Northern Catalpa and Hotwings Maple. Each tree costs $75 (maximum of two trees per household). This program is for Brighton residents only. Ordering is available until all trees are sold out. Trees will arrive in the spring. Participants are responsible for maintenance. Purchased trees have to be planted within the city limits. To place an order, go to brightonco.gov/treeprogram. Contact arhodebeck@brightonco.gov or call 303-655-2048.

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Sidewalk improvements coming to BHS BY STEVE SMITH STAFF REPORTS

The city of Brighton and Brighton High School will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for crosswalk improvements at 11 a.m. Friday, April 15, at the school. The crosswalk that is getting the improvements is at South Eighth Avenue and Skeel Street. A city statement said an advanced-placement government class at BHS initiated the effort. Students brought concerns about the crosswalk to Brighton City Council. The city’s public works department collaborated with the students on a plan

WAR FROM PAGE 4

asked for more extensive coverage of the Western sanctions on the Russian government, fearing that some companies could change names and re-enter the international marketplace. “This is not a conflict,” Zvonereva said. “This is a war.” Chabanov noted that Odessa is known as a city of humor. He relocated from Odessa to Lviv because of the war. He’s spent much of the

to design safety improvements, which include flashing beacons and curb ramps. “We are so glad that Brighton High School’s A.P. government class brought this concern to the city’s attention,” said Michael Woodruff, the city’s director of infrastructure, in the press release. “This enabled us to investigate and help create a solution to keep our community safe. This is a perfect example of community engagement coming from our city’s youth. Questions? Call Woodruff at 303-655-2241 or email mwoodruff@ brightonco.gov. last month moving from city to city. “In Odessa, we have about six air raids a day,” Kotsina translated. “We’re having an air raid now as I’m talking to you. We’re supposed to go to an underground parking structure. But here I am. Maybe I should go to Red Square in Moscow. Maybe the air raids will be focused there. “Their (citizens’) interactions are looking at a Russian warship shelling their city or watching the Ukrainian army shooing away the Russian army,” Chabanov said. “It would be funny if not for the damage and the casualties.”

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1150 Prairie Center Parkway • Brighton, CO 80601 • 303-655-2075 • www.brightonco.gov Eagle View Adult Center Update –Apr 6-13, 2022 Eagle View Adult Center is open Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Call 303-655-2075 for more information. The March and April Newsletter is available. Cards, Games and Pool If you like to play games like bridge, pinochle, dominos, scrabble and pool… Eagle View is the place to get connected. Check out the newsletter for playing times. VOA Lunch A hot, nutritious lunch is provided by Volunteers of America, Mondays and Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. Please reserve your VOA meal in advance: For Mondays reserve the Thursday before, for Thursdays reserve the Monday before.! Call Eleanor at 303-655-2271 between 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Mon. & Thurs. Daily meal donations are appreciated. $2.50 Donation per meal if age 60+. $8.50 Mandatory charge if under 60 Get More Bang for Your Buck! Lisa Asmussen will share her expertise about the benefits of investing in Roth IRAs and Health Savings Accounts. If you are still working, these programs may help you even if you are on Medicare. If you are retired, learn ways you can help loved ones get their dollars to work for future benefit by educating them or offering to match their contributions. Handouts provided. No sales pitch of any product, just education on how they work. Free, but please register. 1:30 p.m. Thurs. Apr 7. Deadline: Wed. Apr 6 Friends: Swainson’s Hawk Our guest for this month’s Feathered Friends will be a Swainson’s hawk, the true harbinger of spring here in Colorado. A slim cousin of the red-tailed hawk, these helpful hawks are wintering in Argentina and will be returning to the Denver metro area by the middle of April. Anne Price from the Raptor Education Foundation will teach interesting facts as you view this live raptor. Fee supports the Foundation in caring for injured birds. 1:00 p.m. Tues. Apr 12. $5. Deadline: Fri. Apr 8 Greeting Cards Show your love by sending homemade cards to family and friends. We will make four greeting cards for various occasions. Learn simple techniques to complete the cards. See display case for samples of the types of cards we will be making. There will be several other card options for you to choose in class as well. All supplies and envelopes included in fee. Linda Addison is a certified “Stampin’ Up” card instructor. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Fri. Apr 15. $15. Deadline: Wed. Apr 13 Lincoln’s Last Two Weeks April 15 is the 157th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s death. Lincoln himself (aka John Voehl) walks you through the momentous events in his last two weeks, from the March 27th meeting with Generals Grant and Sherman and Admiral Foote at City Point until the Lincolns were seated at Ford’s Theatre on Good Friday April 14, 1865. Presented by nationally recognized Abraham Lincoln Presenter and Historian John Voehl. 1:30 p.m. Fri. Apr 15. $6. Deadline: Wed. April 13

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Colorado Natives in the backyard BY LUKE ZARZECKI LZARZECKI@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Hydrangeas, roses, Kentucky Bluegrass. This is how Mari Johnston describes the typical American backyard. Quite similar to English Cottage gardens. Yet with Colorado’s limited resources, these water-intensive plants don’t mesh well with the landscape’s needs. “It’s just not really viable,” Johnston said. Johnston is a Natural Resource Extension Agent at Colorado State University and she sees the irony of water-intensive plants growing in the backyards of Coloradoans. With heat and dryness filling Colorado summers and water remaining a scarce resource, planting flowers that thrive in wetter, different climates might spruce up a garden, but with the cost of more resources. And seemingly more durable alternatives can be found. “We can have hot and dry summers and the various soils throughout Colorado, native species are really adapted to meet those resources that Colorado has,” she said. Johnston explained that historically, native plant species were hard to come by. Access to them remained low and consumers weren’t often asking for them. As well, the culture remained in favor of grassy lawns. She said that’s changing. “Our local nurseries, I think more and more people are asking for na-

tive plants and pollinator-friendly plants,” she said. “If people are looking for native plants and pollinator plants, nurseries tend to then go out and get those.”

Shop Local Ashley White, the Butterfly Pavilion’s Community Habitats Manager, said giving up the typical flowers does not mean giving up picture-esq gardens. “There’s a misconception that you’re limited to things that are lackluster when you move away from traditional garden plants, but nothing could be further from the truth,” she said. She points to colorful blooming perennials like Blanket Flower or Gayfeather, flowering shrubs such as Serviceberry or Snowberry and showy grasses, including Blue Grama and Indian Ricegrass. And those plants can attract beautiful pollinators, like butterflies, hummingbirds and other slews of wildlife. However, one size does not fit all in Colorado — different areas come with different species. She said the Colorado Native Plant Society’s website has different species for different areas, and where to buy them. Or, just head to a local nursery and ask, she said. Walking the Walk, Planting the Plant Planting native plants is just like SEE NATIVE, P17

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Ravens undefeated, sweep Grizzlies in doubleheader Energy, confidence key thing Riverdale bringing to the diamond this year BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

THORNTON -- Riverdale Ridge pitcher Ty Thompson noticed one difference in this year’s Ravens’ baseball squad. Confidence. “We have a lot of confidence going into games,” he said after shutting out Northridge High School on three hits in the first game of a doubleheader March 31. “We have a lot of good energy.” Thompson traveled to several parts of the country on summer teams. “Just the experience of moving and playing these good teams showed me what they can do and how to play against them,” Thompson said. “The teams we play here aren’t as talented. But it still helps to play through it and give us the edge.” That experience has turned Thompson into an on-field coach. “If I see someone doing something I think I can help with, I give them some advice,” Thompson said. “I

like helping my teammates. It makes us better.” Thompson and Ethan McCormick drove in the Ravens’ first two runs in the third inning. Baryn Stark added a two-run base hit in the fourth, and Keagan Pitton closed out the scoring with a sacrifice fly in the fifth inning. “It helps to have your ace on the mound,” RRHS coach Ray Garza said. “He blew up the zone with strikes. He had everything working and had them off-balance.” Thompson struck out 14 en route to the win. Two Grizzlies’ runners advanced as far as third base. Thompson struck out five of the last six batters he faced. “The fast ball was working really well. I was able to locate it,” Thompson said. “I had a solid defense that had my back. Things worked out just great. Everything was working for me today.” The Ravens stranded 10 runners, including two innings with the bases loaded. “We had some timely hits. But I was really frustrated with the fact that we had the bases loaded in two innings with no outs, and we had six strikeouts,” Garza said. “Even on a double play, we can get a run. We have to focus on a lot of things.” The Ravens, who sport a 4-0 record through the end of the week, rolled

Riverdale Ridge catcher Keagon Pitton, left, gets ready to throw out Northridge’s Colin Gilley following an attempted bunt, during the first game of a doubleheader March 31 at Riverdale Ridge High School. The Ravens won this game, 5-0, and defeated the PHOTO BY STEFAN BRODSKY Grizzlies in the second tilt, 12-3.

to a 12-3 win in the nightcap over the Grizzlies. McCormick, who was the starting pitcher, had two hits and five RBIs. He also struck out six in the court if five innings on the mound. Pitton added a pair of hits. Elijah Lofton had three hits and drove in two runs. “I told the kids our hitting and our approaches at the plate have

not been good since I’ve been here,” Garza said. “It has to change. A lot of our kids go to different hitting coaches, and everyone has their own approach. I’m not going to knock what they do. They know more than me. Our kids don’t have a good plan at the plate. I’m talking about the mental approach, quality at-bats. That is a point of emphasis.”

Highlands Ranch lax tops Prairie View STAFF REPORT

Highlands Ranch picked up its first win of the lacrosse season March 31, a 13-9 decision at Prairie View High School. No stats were available for the Falcons. Julian Orozco scored four times for the ThunderHawks. Avery West added two, as did Tyler Schow. Goalkeeper Aaron Grummet had 12 saves in 24 minutes of play, while Nolan Guyer recorded 10 saves in 24 minutes. Play was halted for a short time because of a medical emergency. Paramedics from the South Ad-

ams County Fire Department took a Highlands Ranch player, Will Laurie, to an area hospital after he collapsed on the Highlands Ranch sideline eight minutes into the contest Janelle Asmus, spokesperson for the 27J School District, said Laurie suffered a seizure. Highlands Ranch High School athletic director Darren Withey said Laurie was “in good favor,” according to an update from one of the team’s assistant lacrosse coaches. The coach accompanied the paramedics and Laurie to the hospital. Withey said Laurie’s prognosis is “positive.”

Highlands Ranch’s Suraj Swamynathan, left, attempts to clear the zone against Prairie View’s Avery West during the first period of a match March 31 at Prairie View High PHOTO BY STEFAN BRODSKY School.

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Scoreboard BY STEVE SMITH < SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM>

Eagle Ridge Academy Girls soccer Eagle Ridge Academy shut out Fort Morgan 8-0 in Fort Morgan March 31. Erin Hughes scored three of the Warriors’ goals. Brianna Gelok added two. Madilynn Dilerenzo, Oceanna Solis and Mia Sebastiani also scored for ERA. Julia DeLorenzo played goalkeeper. She picked up the win and made five saves. Prairie View High School Track and field GREELEY -- Braxton Rodriguez took second in the shot put (41 feet even) and seventh in the boys discus at the University Bulldog Invitational April 2. His top thow was 107 feet 5 inches. The top finisher on the girls team was Harmony Tanksley, who placed 11th in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 19.34 seconds. Lacrosse Highlands Ranch picked up its first win of the lacrosse season March 31, a 13-9 decision at Prairie View High School. No stats were available for the Falcons. Julian Orozco scored four times for the ThunderHawks. Avery West added two, as did Tyler Schow. Goalkeeper Aaron Grummet had 12 saves in 24 minutes of play, while Nolan Guyer recorded 10 saves in 24 minutes. Play was halted for a short time because of a medical emergency. Paramedics from the South Adams County Fire Department took a Highlands Ranch player, Will Laurie, to an area hospital after he collapsed on the Highlands Ranch sideline eight minutes into the contest Janelle Asmus, spokesperson for the 27J School District, said Laurie suffered a seizure. Highlands Ranch High School athletic director Darren Withey said Laurie was “in good favor,” according to an update from one of the team’s assistant lacrosse coaches. The coach accompanied the paramedics and Laurie to the hospital. Withey said Laurie’s prognosis is “positive.” Girls soccer Thompson Valley blanked the ThunderHawks 2-0 in Loveland March 30. Jane Harting and Paige Wagner scored the goals. No stats were available for PVHS. Baseball Prairie View outslugged Skyline 17-12 in Longmont March 30. PVHS scored at

least one run in every inning en route to the win. No stats were available for either team. Riverdale Ridge High School Girls soccer Riverdale Ridge beat Pueblo West 5-3 in Thornton April 2. Ali Denton scored four of the Ravens’ goals. Molly Lancaster scored the other. Goalkeeper Cimonie Martinez made a half-doen saves. Erie shut out Riverdale Ridge 3-0 in Erie March 31. No stats were available for the Ravens. Leah PRice, Brooklyn Vigil and Ava McGahan scored the goals for the Tigers. Brighton and Riverdale Ridge played to a scoreless tie in double overtime March 29 in Brighton. No stats were available for either team. Track and field ERIE -- Here are the Raven’s results from the Erie Tiger Twilight Invitational April 1. The boys team was 14th, and the girls team took 18th. Girls: 4-by-200-meter relay: 6. Ali Munoz, Kate Schmidthuber, Alora Tortorelli Cruz, Julia Pataluma, 1:54.65. 4-by-800-meter relay: 8. Savannah Mommens, Ayanna Herman, K. Pataluna, Cayley Hansen, 11;14.98. Pole vault: 8. Emmy Kiefer, 9-4. Discus: 3. Brooke Franke, 98-5. 4. Baylee Bushlack, 97-5. Shot put: 2. B. Franke, 33-11. Boys: 300-meter hurdles: 4. Nabor Alvarez, 42.58. POle vault: 1. Lucas Couron, 15-0. Baseball Riverdale Ridge blanked Frederick 9-0 on the Ravens’ field March 28. RRHS’ starting pitcher Ethan McCormick struck out 10 of the 17 batters he faced in five innings. Landon Brophy had two hits and drove in three runs. Keagon Pitton and Ty Thompson had two hits. Owen Clementson, Brayden Johnson and Brendan Gochanour had Frederick’s base hits. Girls golf ERiE -- Freshman Alex Remalkus was Riverdale Ridge’s team medalist at the Erie Cocoa Invitational March 28 at Lake Valley Golf Club. She finished with an 8-over par total of 78. Natali Solis-Franco finished with an even 100, and Piper Spahn carded a 115. The Ravens were fifth in the team stroke standings. Remalkus took first place at the Birleffi Invitre at Highland Hills golf Course in

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Greeley March 29. She carded a 1-over 72. Solis-Franco was 10th in the field after shooting a 95, and Alexis Yono wound up in a tie for 12th with a total of 99. The Ravens took first place. Brighton High School Baseball Brok Eddy, who recently committed to Arizona State University, pitched a three=hitter and struck out 11 as Brighton shut out Chaparral 4-0 in Parker April 1. Isaac Rodriguez drove in two of Brighton’s runs. He, Eddy and Bryce Peterson had two hits. Track and field ERIE -- Here are Brighton’s results from the Erie Tiger Twilight Invitational April 1. The boys team took 12th, and the girls team placed 24th. Boys: 100-meter dash: 7. Kaleb Quammie, 11.45 seconds. 200-meter dash: 4. K. Quammie, 23.45. 4-by-100-meter relay: 2. Kevin Day, Jackson Quammie, Ryan Elsen, K. Quammie, 44.53. 4-by-800-meter relay: 5. Ryan Green, Austin Hill, Ryan O’Callaghan, Andrew Sanchez, 8:52.18. Pole vault: 7. David Rock, 11-4, Discus: 4. Tytan Snyder, 125-4. Shot put: 8. T. Snyder, 38-9 Girls: 4-by-800-meter relay: 6. Elizabeth Cronk, Danielle Nikolai, Mariska Howlett, Claire Engelhardt, 11:01.68. Long jump: 5. Taylor Weber, 15 feet 1 inch. Girls soccer Boulder shut out Brighton 2-0 in Boulder March 31. Kaia Holicky scored both of the Panthers’ goals. Goalkeeper Maisie Creamer earned the win and made two saves. No stats were available for BHS. Brighton and Riverdale Ridge played to a scoreless tie in double overtime March 29 in Brighton. No stats were available for either team. Boys swimming Brighton won a three-way meet against Mountain Range and Hinkley high schools March 30 in the Bulldogs’ pool. Trey Wilson won the 50-yard freestyle in a time of 23.46 seconds. Tanner Howe’s time of 1:08.68 was good for first place in the 100- breaststroke. Two of Brighton’s relay teams won their races. The 200- freestyle relay team (Tanner Howe, Xavier Shaver, Vahn Williams and Wilson) won in a time of 1:36.75. The 200- medley relay team (Wilson, Howe, Calvin Ngo and Williams) won in a time of 1:48.71.

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Thursday, April 7 Girls tennis: Skyline @ Holy Family, TBA; Prairie View @ Northglenn, 4 p.m.; Aurora Central @ Skyview, 4 p.m.; Fort Lupton @ Thornton, 4 p.m.; Monarch @ Horizon, 3:30 p.m. Boys lacrosse: Alexander Dawson @ Holy Family, 4 p.m. Baseball: Holy Family @ Centaurus, 4 p.m.; Riverdale Ridge @ Fort Morgan, 4 p.m.; Weld Central @ Skyview, 4 p.m.; Poudre @ Thornton, 4 p.m.; Legacy @ ThunderRidge, 4 p.m.; Mountain Range @ Highlands Ranch, 4:30 p.m.; Westminster vs. Abraham Lincoln, TBA Girls lacrosse: Holy Family @ Cheyenne Mountain 6 p.m.; Dawson @ Horizon, 5:30 p.m.’ Rocky Mountain @ Legacy, Cherokee Trail High School, TBA Girls golf: Northglenn @ Buffalo Run, 11 a.m.; Riverdale Ridge @ Quail Dunes, Fort Morgan, 10 a.m.; Girls soccer: Brighton @ Westminster, 6 p.m.; Vista Peak @ Northglenn, 6:30 p.m.; DSST-Conservatory Green @ Thornton, 4:30 p.m.; Riverdale Ridge @ Mountain View, 5 p.m.; Poudre vs. Legacy, District 12 Stadium, 4 p.m.; Rocky Mountain @ Horizon, 6 p.m. Boys volleyball: Fossil Ridge @ Thornton, 6:30 p.m.; Stargate School at Westminster, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, April 8 Girls tennis: Holy Family @ Colorado Academy tournament Girls tennis: Northglenn @ Smoky HIll tournament; Mountain Range hosts girls tournament, 3:30 p.m. Track and field: Skyview, Mountain Range @ Holy Family, 9 a.m.; Stargate School @ Greeley Central, TBA Girls soccer: Fort Morgan @ Skyview, 4:30 p.m.; Stargate School @ Lutheran, 6 p.m. Baseball: Riverdale Ridge @ Eaton, Varsity Northern Colorado Classic, 11 a.m. Lacrosse: Chatfield vs. Mountain Range, District 12 North Stadium, 6 p.m.

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Eight BHS athletes moving on to college Eight student-athletes from Brighton High School signed letters of intent March 29 to continue their educational and athletic pursuits in college. Leah Day signed to play soccer at Black Hills State in Spearfish, South Dakota. Annika Cunningham, who is a cheerleader, will take those talents to Hutchinson (Kansas) Community college. Mariah Niday heads for Yale University in New Haven, Cononecticut, to play softball, and Bryce Peterson will play baseball at Western Nebraska Community College in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Nathaniel Griffeth chose to play football at Wisconsin Lutheran College in Milwaukee. Noah Canale picked

Valley City State University in Valley City, North Dakota, to play football. Bo French picked Chadron (Nebrasaka) State College for volleyball, and Hailey Wright wants to play volleyball at Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy, Massachusetts. Athletic director Dave Smith said 7 percent of high-school athletes get the chance to continue playing in college. Brett Williamson, the head baseball coach at Metropolitan State University in Denver and Peterson’s summer-league coach, had some advice. “Enjoy it. Use it. You’re going to blink, and then you’re going to be as old as me,” he said.

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April 7, 2022

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Public Notices call 303-566-4123 Legals Metropolitan Districts Public Notice NOTICE OF MAIL BALLOT ELECTION §1-13.5-1105(2)(d), 1-13.5-502 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Prairie Center Metropolitan District No. 7, City of Brighton, Adams County, State of Colorado: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election of the Prairie Center Metropolitan District No. 7 (the “District”), shall be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. The election is being conducted as independent mail ballot election. Mail ballots are required to be mailed to eligible electors between 22 and 15 days prior to the election date. At said election, the eligible electors of the District shall vote for Directors to serve the following terms of office on the Board of Directors of the District: The names of persons nominated as Director for a ONE-Year Term (one seat available): Michael Tamblyn The names of persons nominated as Director for a THREE-Year Term (three seats available): Richard Merkel Terry Allen Williams Amanda Coffey Ashley Licursi Melissa Zimmerman

Funcionario Electoral Designado Persona de contacto para el Distrito:

William P. Ankele, Jr., Esq. WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Abogado 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122 (303) 858-1800 Legal Notice No. BSB1480 First Publication: April 7, 2022 Last Publication: April 7, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

ADAMS CROSSING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-8 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 1-13.5513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on February 28, 2022, there were not more candidates than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates, for each of the Adams Crossing Metropolitan District Nos. 1-8 (collectively, the “Districts”). Therefore, the elections for the Districts to be held on May 3, 2022 are hereby cancelled. The following candidates for each of the Districts are declared elected by acclamation: UntilMay

The office of the Designated Election Official is open Monday through Friday, between the hours 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., beginning at least 22 days prior to Election Day (April 11, 2022), and from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Election Day (May 3, 2022). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an eligible elector of said District for the purpose of said election is a person registered to vote pursuant to the “Colorado Uniform Election Code of 1992”; and (i) who is a resident of the District, or (ii) who, or whose spouse or civil union partner, owns taxable real or personal property within the District, whether said person resides within the District or not. A person who is obligated to pay taxes under a contract to purchase taxable property within the District shall be considered an owner of taxable property for the purpose of qualifying as an eligible elector. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee voter ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official at the address set forth above no later than the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election. Return of absentee voter ballots and replacement ballots may be received by the Designated Election Official at the above address, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. beginning on April 11, 2022 until the day prior to the election, or between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the date of the election. Prairie Center Metropolitan District No. 7 By: /s/ Ann Finn Designated Election Official Legal Notice No. BSB1481 First Publication: April 7, 2022 Last Publication: April 7, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade AVISO DE CANCELACIÓN DE LAS ELECCIONES y DECLARACIÓN CERTIFICADA DE LOS RESULTADOS DISTRITO METROPOLITANO DE THE LAKES N.º 2 POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO de acuerdo con § 1-13.5-513(6) de C.R.S., que, al cierre de actividades del 28 de febrero de 2022, no había más candidatos que cargos a ocupar, incluidos los candidatos que presentan declaraciones juradas de intención para ser candidatos inscritos para el Distrito Metropolitano de The Lakes N.º 2 (el “Distrito”). Por lo tanto, por la presente se cancela la elección para el Distrito a realizar el 3 de mayo de 2022. Los siguientes candidatos para el Distrito son declarados electos por aclamación: Hasta mayo de 2023

Kirk Cavarra

Hasta mayo de 2025

Volker Schurr

Hasta mayo de 2025

Joelle Yount

Hasta mayo de 2025 /s/ Ashley B. Fris-

VACANT

Until May 2023

VACANT

Until May 2025

VACANT

Until May 2025

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN and particularly to the electors of Greater Brighton Fire Protection District of the County of Adams, Colorado:

The following offices remain vacant: VACANT

Until May 2025

VACANT

Until May 2025

VACANT

Until May 2023

VACANT

Until May 2023

A QUIEN CORRESPONDA y en particular a los electores del Distrito de Protección contra Incendios de Greater Brighton del Condado de Adams, Colorado:

Contact Person for Districts:

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTIONS and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS

Paul Vernon 2025

DISTRITO DE PROTECCIÓN CONTRA INCENDIOS DEL GRAN BRIGHTON

Clarke D. Carlson Until May 2025

/s/ Ashley B. Frisbie Designated Election Official

The following offices remain vacant:

The election is being conducted as independent mail ballot election by the Designated Election Official, Ann Finn, c/o Special District Management Services, Inc., 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, Colorado 80228, telephone number (303) 987-0835. Eligible electors may apply for mail ballots and return voted mail ballots at said office

Arthur Cawman

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/s/ Ashley B. Frisbie Designated Election Official Contact Person for Districts: William P. Ankele, Jr., Esq. WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122 (303) 858-1800 Legal Notice No. BSB1470 First Publication: April 7, 2022 Last Publication: April 7, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY THE Brighton Crossing Metropolitan District Nos. 5, 6, and 8, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election 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 to be held on May 3, 2022 is hereby cancelled pursuant to §1-13.5-513(1), C.R.S. The following candidates are declared elected: Ashley Marie Tarufelli 3 Year Term Justin Wells 3 Year Term Christopher Bremner 3 Year Term Matthew Haley 1 Year Term By Order of the Board of Directors of Brighton Crossing Metropolitan District Nos. 5, 6 and 8. /s/ Kammy K. Tinney Designated Election Official Legal Notice No. BSB1477 First Publication: April 7, 2022 Last Publication: April 7, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTIONS and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS CASE FARMS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 1-13.5513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on March 2, 2022, there were not more candidates than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates, for the Case Farms Metropolitan District (the “District”). Therefore, the election for the Districts to be held on May 3, 2022 is hereby cancelled. The following candidate for the District is declared elected by acclamation:

Greater Brighton Fire Protection District Station No. 2 5 South Firehouse Road Brighton, CO 80601

William P. Ankele, Jr., Esq. WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122 (303) 858-1800 Legal Notice No. BSB1486 First Publication: April 7, 2022 Last Publication: April 7, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY THE Brighton Crossing Metropolitan District Nos. 7, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election 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 to be held on May 3, 2022 is hereby cancelled pursuant to §1-13.5-513(1), C.R.S. The following candidates are declared elected: 3 Year 3 Year 3 Year 1 Year

By Order of the Board of Directors of Brighton Crossing Metropolitan District Nos. 7. /s/ Kammy K. Tinney Designated Election Official Legal Notice No. BSB1478 First Publication: April 7, 2022 Last Publication: April 7, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS THE LAKES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 1-13.5513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on February 28, 2022, there were not more candidates than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates, for The Lakes Metropolitan District No. 2 (the “District”). Therefore, the election for the District to be held on May 3, 2022 is hereby cancelled. The following candidates for the District are declared elected by acclamation: Arthur Cawman

Until May 2023

Kirk Cavarra

Until May 2025

Volker Schurr

Until May 2025

Joelle Yount

Until May 2025

POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que se llevará a cabo una elección ordinaria del Distrito de Protección contra Incendios de Greater Brighton el martes 3 de Mayo de 2022, de 7:00 a. m. a 7:00 p. m. La elección se lleva a cabo como una elección de lugar de votación. El lugar de votación el día de las elecciones se encuentra en:

/s/ Ashley B. Frisbie Designated Election Official Contact Person for the District William P. Ankele, Jr., Esq. WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122 (303) 858-1800 Legal Notice No. BSB1471 First Publication: April 7, 2022 Last Publication: April 7, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE OF REGULAR ELECTION TO BE CONDUCTED BY POLLING PLACE GREATER BRIGHTON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AVISO DE ELECCIÓN REGULAR A SER REALIZADO POR EL LUGAR DE VOTACIÓN

At said election, the electors of the District shall vote for two (2) Directors to serve a three-year term and two (2) Directors to serve a one-year term. The names of persons nominated for Director are: En dicha elección, los electores del Distrito votarán por dos (2) Directores para servir un término de tres años y dos (2) Directores para servir un término de un año. Los nombres de las personas nominadas para Director son: For Director, Three-Year Term: Para Director, Término de tres años:

Florine T. Richardson Until May 2025 Erika L. Volling Until May 2025 /s/ Ashley B. Frisbie Designated Election Official Contact Person for Districts:

WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122 (303) 858-1800 Legal Notice No. BSB1483 First Publication: April 7, 2022 Last Publication: April 7, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELATION OF ELECTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Hi-Land Acres Water and Sanitation District, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, 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 to be held on May 3, 2022 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-5-208(1.5), C.R.S.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected:

Cheryl Spottke John Schissler Donald P. Rowe

David Ocker Michael Gay

For Director, One-Year Term: Para Director, Término de un año:

1 Year Term

Until May 2023 1 Ye a r Te r m Until May 2023

Dean Morris Frank Serafini

Fred Brinkerhoff 3 Y e a r T e r m

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee voter ballots can be filed with the Designated Election Official at elections@crsofcolorado. com , Community Resource Services of Colorado, 7995 E. Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, Monday through Friday, during normal business hours, until the close of business on the Tuesday prior to the election (Tuesday April 26, 2022). Absentee voter ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official or an Election Judge, at the address noted above, Monday through Friday, during normal business hours, and from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, May 3, 2022. SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que las solicitudes de papeletas de votante en ausencia se pueden presentar ante el Funcionario Electoral Designado en elections@crsofcolorado.com, Community Resource Services of Colorado, 7995 E. Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, de lunes a viernes, durante el horario laboral normal, hasta el cierre de operaciones del martes anterior a la elección (martes 26 de abril de 2022). Las boletas de votante ausente deben devolverse al funcionario electoral designado o a un juez electoral, en la dirección indicada anteriormente, de lunes a viernes, durante el horario comercial normal y de 7:00 a. m. a 7:00 p. m. el día de las elecciones, 3 de Mayo de 2022. GREATER BRIGHTON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT DISTRITO DE PROTECCIÓN CONTRA INCENDIOS DEL GRAN BRIGHTON /s/ Sue Blair,

Michael A. Richardson Until May 2025

William P. Ankele, Jr., Esq.

Distrito de Protección contra Incendios del Gran Brighton Estación No. 2 5 South Firehouse Road Brighton, CO 80601

Public Notice

Ashley Marie Tarufelli Term Justin Wells Term Christopher Bremner Term VACANT Term

NOTICE IS HEREBY given that a regular election of the Greater Brighton Fire Protection District shall be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. The election is being conducted as a polling place election. The polling location on Election Day is located at:

Amy Lynn Richardson Until May 2023

By: Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. BSB1482 First Publication: April 7, 2022 Last Publication: April 7, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTIONS and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS THE LAKES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 & 3-6 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 1-13.5513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on February 28, 2022, there were not more candidates than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates, for each of The Lakes Metropolitan District Nos. 1 & 3-6 (collectively, the “Districts”). Therefore, the elections for the Districts to be held on May 3, 2022 are hereby cancelled. The following candidates for each of the Districts are declared elected by acclamation:

Until May 2025 Richard J. Roos Jr. 3 Y e a r T e r m Susan L. Findling

Until May 2025 3 Ye a r Te r m Until May 2025

/s/ Sue Blair Designated Election Official Contact Person for the District: Sue Blair, Designated Election Official Community Resource Services 7995 E. Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E Greenwood Village, CO 80111 303.381.4960 (voice) 303. 381.4961 (fax) sblair@crsofcolorado.com Legal Notice No. BSB1487 First Publication: April 7, 2022 Last Publication: April 7, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Summons and Sheriff Sale Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, 80601 Plaintiff: DEER RUN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation d/b/a SUMMERCREEK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION;

Defendants: MELINDA S. BARRETT; WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, ADAMS COUNTY TREASURER; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION. SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM Case Number: 2021CV30623 Under a October 8, 2021 Order granting Default Judgment in the above- captioned action, I am ordered to sell certain real property as follows:

Original Lienee(s) Melinda S. Barrett 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 September 30, 2020 Date of Recording of Lien being foreclosed October 14, 2020 County of Recording

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Public Notices Adams Recording Information 2020000104269 Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness $447.70 Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof $7,481.28 Amount of Foreclosure Judgment entered October 8, 2021 $3,282.04 ____________________________________ Description of property to be foreclosed: Lot 11, Block 1, Deer Run Planned Unit Development, County of Adams, State of Colorado. Also known as: 12745 Elm 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 THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 9:00 o’clock A.M., on May 12th, 2022, in the basement of the Adams County Justice Center, 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. First Publication: March 31, 2022 Last Publication: April 28, 2022 Name of Publication: Brighton Standard Blade NOTICE OF RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO LAW AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF THE STATUTES WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS ARE ATTACHED HERETO. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE PURSUANT TO §38-38-104, C.R.S., SHALL BE FILED WITH THE OFFICER AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO §38-38-302, C.R.S., SHALL BE FILED WITH THE OFFICER NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE. The name, address and telephone number of each of the attorneys representing the holder of the evidence of the debt is as follows: Stephane R. Dupont The Dupont Law Firm, LLC PO Box 1073 Castle Rock, CO 80104 Phone: 720-644-6115 E-mail: sdupont@dupontlawco.com

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 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2021CV030706 COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (Publication Notice) PLATTE RIVER RANCH FILING NO. 1 HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, v. DARLANE M. JOHNSEN; WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; CITY OF BRIGHTON; and LISA L. CULPEPPER AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR 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 9th day of June, 2022, at 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601 – Basement phone number 303-655-3228. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

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

Date: March 22, 2022.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $7,896.00.

By: __Richard A. Reigenborn____ Adams County Sheriff By: ___Stacy Sutton______ Deputy Sheriff Adams County, Colorado Statutes attached: §§38-37-108, 38-38-103, 3838-104, 38-38-301, 38-38-304, 38-38-305, and 38-38-306, C.R.S., as amended. Legal Notice No. BSB1447 First Publication: March 31, 2022 Last Publication: April 28, 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.

First Publication: Aprill 07,2022 Last Publication: May 05,2022 Published In: Brighton Standard Bade 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 October 25, 2021 and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq. by Platte River Ranch Filing No. 1 Homeowners Association, Inc., the holder and current owner of a lien recorded on March 25, 2020 at Reception No. 2020000027069 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 for Platte River Ranch Filing No. 1 recorded on 10/13/1998 at C0455193 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 Platte River Ranch Filing No. 1 Homeowners Association, Inc., against real property legal described as follows: Lot 15, Block 2, Platte River Ranch, Filing No. 4, County of Adams, State of Colorado.; And also known as: 807 Pintail Ave. Brighton, CO 80601 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. BSB1446 First Publication: April 7, 2022 Last Publication: May 5, 2022 Published In: 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 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

Misc. Private Legals

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

Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles

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.

Public Notice

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:

Public Notice

In the Interest of Jahneeziah Barron, Respondent Marsa Law, LLC 7887 E. Belleview Ave. Suite 1100, Denver, CO 80111. Case Number: 2022PR30056 Division: T1

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

Personal property consisting of furniture, TV’s, clothes, boxes, household goods and other personal property used in home, office or garage will be sold or otherwise disposed of at public sales on the dates & times indicated below to satisfy Owners Lien for rent & fees due in accordance with Colorado Lien Law, Chapter 38, Article 21.5. All items or spaces may not be available for sale. Credit or debit cards ONLY for all purchases & tax resale certificates required, if applicable. OWNER RETAINS THE RIGHT TO BID. 217 Juarez, Tommy 320 Rodriguez, Luis 460 Garcia, Kyndra 513 Armstrong, John 523 Torr, Nathan 703 Myrlie, Anacani 724 Ledwith, Hilarie 818 Sanchez, Shelly 917 Kolthoff, Corie 930 Wilber, Melanie

Auction will be held at www.storageauctions. com and will end on or after 10:30am EST on 4/15/2022. Legal Notice No. NTS1464 First Publication: March 31, 2022 Last Publication: April 7, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Notice to Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Case Number: 2022PR30173

Legal Notice of Annual Meeting of Members

Legal Notice No. BSB1414 First Publication: March 31, 2022 Last Publication: April 14, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE Fortress Self Storage 9191 County Road 2 Brighton, CO 80603 720-961-4739

Legal Notice No. BSB1434 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: April 7, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

The Annual Meeting of Members of UNITED POWER, INC. will be held Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. at the Waymire Dome at the Riverdale Regional Park, located at 9755 Henderson Road in Brighton, Colorado. Members can attend in-person or via livestream. The registration portal and instructions for participating in the meeting virtually can be found on the cooperative’s website at www.unitedpower.com.

UNITED POWER, INC. By: /s/Tim Erickson, Secretary

Legal Notice No. BSB1463 First Publication: March 31, 2022 Last Publication: April 7, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Estate of Rebecca Hewitt, aka Rebecca A. Hewitt, aka Rebecca Ann Hewitt, aka Becky Hewitt, aka Becky A. Hewitt, aka Becky Ann Hewitt, deceased

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

This year there are elections in the following districts: East, South, and West for three-year terms. The candidates nominated by petition are Steven “Steve” Douglas, Naptali A. Lucks, and Elizabeth “Beth” A. Martin in the East District; Keith Alquist in the South District; and Ursula J. Morgan in the West District. All Members are entitled to cast a vote for the director positions of every district, regardless of the district where the Member is domiciled. Additional information including dates and times of forums to meet the candidates, how to cast a ballot, and deadlines for voting can be found at https://www.unitedpower.com/annual-meeting.

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given, by Pony Express Mini Storage II located at 180 Bromley Business Pkwy. Brighton CO, 80603, that the contents in 14 units will be sold at auction or otherwise disposed of April 12, 2022 at 12:00 PM.

Date: May 3, 2022 Time: 2:00 pm Division: T1 Via Zoom: https://judicial.webex.com/meet/sara.price

Public Notice

The meeting will be for the purposes of electing directors, considering and approving reports for the prior fiscal year, and transacting such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

Legal Notice No. BSB1467 First Publication: April 7, 2022 Last Publication: April 7, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

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

Telecommunications Public Notice “Crown Castle is proposing to install a 100-foot monopole telecommunications tower with associated access easement at the following site: 13819 Telluride Street in Brighton, CO, Adams County, 80603. Crown Castle invites comments from any interested party on the impact of the proposed action on any districts, sites, buildings, structures or objects significant in American history, archaeology, engineering or culture that are listed or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and/or specific reason the proposed action may have a significant impact on the quality of the human environment. Specific information regarding the project is available by calling Monica Gambino, 2000 Corporate Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Monica. Gambino@CrownCastle.com, 724-416-2516 within 30 days of the date of this publication.”

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 Jessie Rea Knight, also known as Jessie R. Knight and Ginger Knight, Deceased Case Number 2022PR30253

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 August 11, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. BUCKLEY LAW John C. Buckley III, Esq. 1277 Kelly Johnson Blvd., Suite 250 Colorado Springs CO 80920 Legal Notice No. BSB1485 First Publication: April 7, 2022 Last Publication: April 21, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DAVID W. RITCHEY, aka DAVID WESLEY RITCHEY, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30232

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 August 15, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Stacie Ritchey, Personal Representa tive 15905 Rector Leader Road Wiggins, CO 80654 Charles J. Connell Attorney for Personal Representative 1035 - 37th Avenue Court Greeley, CO 80634 Legal Notice No. BSB1462 First Publication: March 31, 2022 Last Publication: April 14, 2022 Published in: Brighton Standard Blade

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surface while getting settled in in the soil,” White said.

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any other plant. Find a space, dig a hole and plop it in. In fact, White said it may require less work since natives maintain a better relationship with Colorado’s clay-based soils so very little mending is needed. White said that mid-May to midJune is the best time to get plants in the ground to take advantage of cooler temperatures and hopefully more rainfall. As well, early fall is often overlooked. “The quiet winter season can be a great time period for resting on the

Many Benefits Not only do native plant species help lower residents’ water bills and municipalities’ water usage, but also help make local environments healthier. “They tend to not need a lot of fertilizer because they’re sort of adapted to our climate and soils,” Johnston said. As well, they create miniature habitats in backyards for birds, insects and pollinators. Planting native species helps native insects because they support each other and the entire ecosystem. “Without the pollinators, we wouldn’t have these plants. Without

these plants, you wouldn’t have the pollinators and both of these things kind of serve as the base of our food webs,” White said. “By including native plant species in our gardens, we’re not only ensuring that those species continue to play their key parts in the Colorado ecosystem, but we’re providing much-needed resources to insects and to birds and other Colorado wildlife - food, shelter, materials for rearing their young.” Mix It Up Changing an entire garden wholesale is not the only way to include native plant species in a garden. Johnston explained that some homeowners still prefer the popular Kentucky Bluegrass lawns and said

it’s based on the goals of the homeowner. There are benefits to the grass: it looks lush, kids can play on it and it’s durable for pets. However, she mentioned that different types of grass native to Colorado can be substituted too. “You can have Kentucky bluegrass and you can have a lot of native plants and native landscapes around that,” Johnston said. Pulling out an entire yard of Kentucky Bluegrass can seem daunting, but limiting the size and increasing the number of native plants around the area can be the first step. “I don’t think it’s this versus that, but there are options when it comes to different types of grass, or creating sort of native habitat around Kentucky Bluegrass,” she said.

Public Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2022PR030124 Estate of John Maringo, Deceased. 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 31, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Attorney for Personal Representative Erin M. Matis Atty Reg #: 44275 Husch Blackwell 1801 Wewatta St., Ste. 1000 Denver, CO 80202 Phone: 303-573-4797 Legal Notice No: BSB1448 First Publication: March 31, 2022 Final Publication: April 14, 2022 Published: 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 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 Edwin Michael Meis, II, A/K/A, Edwin M. Meis, II, A/K/A Edwin Meis, II, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30070 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 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 THOMAS E KNAUER, a/k/a THOMAS EDWARD KNAUER Case Number: 2022PR030134 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 August 1, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Richard B.Vincent #13843, Attorney for the Personal Representative 1120 W. South Boulder Rd., Suite 101-A _Lafayette, CO 80026 Legal Notice No. BSB1441 First Publication: March 31, 2022 Last Publication: April 14, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Marjorie Kay Sanchez, a/k/a Marjorie K. Sanchez, a/k/a Marjorie Sanchez, a/k/a Marjorie Kay Bruns, a/k/a Marjorie K. Bruns, a/k/a Marjorie Bruns, a/k/a Marjorie Kay Richardson, a/k/a Marjorie K. Richardson, a/k/a Marjorie Richardson, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30230 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 August 7, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. ulie K. Wright, Personal Representative 18220 Knob Hill Road Rogers, TX 76569 Legal Notice No. BSB1472 First Publication: April 7, 2022 Last Publication: April 21, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of ROBERT L. GREEN, aka ROBERT LEROY GREEN, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30233 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 August 15, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Denise Green-Grisham, Personal Representative 158 Pecan Van Vleck, TX 77482 Charles J. Connell Attorney for Personal Representative 1035 - 37th Avenue Court Greeley, CO 80634 Legal Notice No. BSB1461 First Publication: March 31, 2022 Last Publication: April 14, 2022 Published in: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of THOMAS SULLIVAN, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30231 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 31, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Tod R. Sullivan, Personal Representative 3801 E. Florida Ave., Ste. 906

Denver, CO 80210 Legal Notice No. BSB1460 First Publication: March 31, 2022 Last Publication: April 14, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Children Services (Adoption/Guardian/Other) Public Notice STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ADAMS Division S No. 21JV210 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE INTEREST OF: Robert Rohrer A Child, and Concerning Casey Rohrer, Isiah Russell Respondents SUMMONS To the parents, guardian, or other respondents named above, GREETINGS: Isaiah Russell 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 18th day of April, 2022, at the hour of 8:30 am. You are hereby notified to be and appear, at said time, before this Court located at the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601. Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 29th day of March, 2022. Alana Percy Clerk of the District Court Legal Notice No. BSB1479 First Publication: April 7, 2022 Last Publication: April 7, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ADAMS Division D No. 2020 JV 373 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE INTEREST OF: Luciano Sabel, Aliciana Herrera Child(ren), and Concerning Miranda Sabel, John Doe, Eric Herrera Respondents ORDER OF ADVISEMENT NOTICE TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENTS: Miranda Sabel (deceased), John Doe, and Eric Herrera YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED that the Petitioner, has filed a Motion to Terminate the Parent-Child Legal Relationship which now exists between you and the above-named child; YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED that the Motion has been set for hearing in Division D of the District Court in and for the County of Adams, Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, Colorado, on the 24th day of , May 2022, at the hour of 10:00 am, at which time the Petitioner must prove by clear and convincing evidence 1) It is in the best interests of the child, that the parent-child legal relationship which exists between you and the child be terminated and severed; 2) That the child was adjudicated dependent or neglected; 3) That an

appropriate treatment plan has not reasonably been complied with by the parent or has not been successful; 4) That the parents are unfit; 5) That the conduct or condition of the parent or parents is unlikely to change within a reasonable time; OR 1) That the child have been abandoned by their parent or parents in that the parent or parents have surrendered physical custody for a period of six months and during this period have not manifested to the child, the court or to the person having physical custody a firm intention to assume or obtain physical custody or to make permanent legal arrangements for the care of the child and 2) That it is in the best interests of the child that the parent-child legal relationship which exists between the child and the respondents be terminated and severed. The Court, before it can terminate the parent-child legal relationship, must find that a continuation of the relationship is likely to result in grave risk of death or serious injury to the child or that your conduct or condition as a parent renders you unable or unwilling to give the child reasonable parental care. YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED that you have the right to have legal counsel represent you in all matters connected with the Motion to Terminate the Parent-Child Legal Relationship. If you cannot afford to pay the fees of legal counsel, you are advised that the Court will appoint legal counsel to represent you at no cost to you upon your request and upon your showing of an inability to pay. YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED that a grandparent, aunt, uncle, brother or sister of the child must file a request for guardianship and legal custody of the child within twenty days of the filing of the motion to terminate parent/child legal relationship. If you have any questions concerning the foregoing advisement, you should immediately contact either your legal counsel or the Court. Done and signed this 27 day of March, 2022. BY THE COURT: Caryn Datz District Court Judge/Magistrate Legal Notice No. BSB1476 First Publication: April 7, 2022 Last Publication: April 7, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ADAMS Division D1 No. 22JV28 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE INTEREST OF: Avi Rascon A Child, and Concerning Seryina Rascon, John Doe Respondents

Public Notice STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ADAMS Division S No. 21JV210 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE INTEREST OF: Braxton Capps A Child, and Concerning Sarah Capps, John Doe, James Stewart Respondents SUMMONS To the parents, guardian, or other respondents named above, GREETINGS: James Stewart and 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 21st day of April, 2022, at the hour of 2:00 pm. You are hereby notified to be and appear, at said time, before this Court located at the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601. Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 25th day of March, 2022. Alana Percy Clerk of the District Court Legal Notice No. BSB1473 First Publication: April 7, 2022 Last Publication: April 7, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ADAMS Division D No. 20JV309

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE INTEREST OF: Nevaeh Avila A Child, and Concerning Jaelynn Apodaca, Raymond Salas Respondents SUMMONS

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 29th day of April, 2022 at the hour of 10:30 a.m. You are hereby notified to be and appear, at said time, before this Court located at the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601. Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 30th day of March, 2022. Alana Percy Clerk of the District Court Legal Notice No. BSB1484 First Publication: April 7, 2022

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To the parents, guardian, or other respondents named above, GREETINGS: Raymond Salas 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 3rd day of May, 2022 at the hour of 10:30 a.m. You are hereby notified to be and appear, at said time, before this Court located at the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601. Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 31st day of March, 2022. Alana Percy Clerk of the District Court Legal Notice No. BSB1488 First Publication: April 7, 2022 Last Publication: April 7, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

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