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There’s a new ride in town

Republican primary voters reject slate of candidates who embraced election conspiracies

BY JESSE PAUL THE COLORADO SUN

dard electrical charge. Each scooter is equipped with brakes, front and rear LED lights and each weighs about 45 pounds.

Riders activate the scooters via an app on their phone and then can use them to ride as long as they choose.

When they are done, they park the scooters, take a picture with the app on their phone and leave the scooters. The vehicle then waits for the next rider or is moved, recharged or

Republican primary voters in Colorado had a choice on June 28: Elevate a slate of candidates who believe the unfounded claim that President Donald Trump was the true winner of the 2020 election or pick candidates who want the GOP to move on.

For the most part, with some notable exceptions, voters selected the latter.

State Rep. Ron Hanks lost his bid for U.S. Senate. Former Parker Mayor Greg Lopez fell short in his second gubernatorial campaign.

And indicted Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters fared so poorly that she was slated to come in third in the Republican secretary of state’s primary to an Australian immigrant who lives in Yuma County

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Mayor Greg Mills, Ann Taddeo, Brighton Councilwoman, and Michael Martinez, Brighton City Manager, on the new Bird Scooters, to PHOTOS BY BELEN WARD celebrate deploying the ride to the city.

Bird Scooters make their Brighton debut

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Brighton is officially a bird city.

A group of Brighton city officials and residents officially opened Bird scooters as legal transportation June 30 during a press conference at City Hall.

“Scooters are another way to get around. People have been looking forward to them in other communities and we have looked forward to them,” Mayor Greg Mills said.

Bird provides two-wheeled electric scooters people can rent for $1 or more per minute via an app on their smartphones, and the company estimates the average ride costs about $5. The scooters can reach speeds of up to 15 miles per hour and can travel about 30 miles — roughly two days worth of service — on a stan-

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CASTING A BALLOT

Claps leads Reigenborn in Adams County sheriff’s race The winner will face Republican Mike McIntosh in November

BY SCOTT TAYLOR

Former Adams County Sheriff’s Department Division Chief Gene Claps is on the path to unseat his former boss Sheriff Rick Reigenborn in the Democrat primary.

According to early returns released by the Adams County Clerk and Recorder’s Office, Claps has received 13,512 votes to Reigenborn’s 11,333 in the tally released at 10:09 p.m. June 28. The results listed are unofficial.

The Democrat winner in the primary will face Republican Mike McIntosh, the former Adams County sheriff who Reigenborn ousted in 2018, part of the “blue wave” in Adams County that saw Democrats win all seats that were up for election.

McIntosh, the only Republican seeking the sheriff’s job on the 2022 ballot, claimed 20,176 votes to cinch

his nomination.

The bulk of the Adams County races were place settings for November.

Incumbent District 3 Commissioner Emma Pinter, a Democrat, claimed 22,216 votes, according to unofficial results, and will face Republican Sean Forest in November. Forest received 17,404 votes.

Incumbent Democrat Steve O’Dorisio earned 22,047 votes to secure his nomination. He’ll face Republican Joseph Domenico in November. Domenico picked up 17,397votes to secure his nomination.

In the race for county clerk, Democrat Josh Zygielbaum will face Karen Hoopes. Zygielbaum, with 22,396 votes in the Democrat primary, Hoopes had 17,421 in the Republican primary.

New County Treasurer Alex Villagran will face Republican Stan Martin in November. Villagran had 22,017 votes in the Democrat primary, and Martin had 17,437 in the Republican.

Assessor Ken Musso, who picked up 22,084 Democrat votes, will face Hieu Truong Nguyen in November.

Nguyen had 16,966 Republican votes.

Unofficial results put Willford on top for Democratic nomination to HD34 seat

BY LUKE ZARZECKI LZARZECKI@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Northglenn Mayor Pro-Tem Jenny Willford clinched the Democratic nomination for state representative in Colorado’s District 34. “(I’m) really excited and humbled,” she said in an interview.

She beat out former Thornton City Councilor Sam Nizam by 864 votes, according to Adams County unofficial election results. She earned 3,027 votes to Nizam’s 2,163.

She will face Republican Kevin Allen in the November election.

Willford, a resident of Northglenn, was elected to Northglenn City Council in 2017. In 2019, the council agreed to make her the mayor pro tem.

Touching on her experience as a city councilor and walking door to door during the campaign, she thinks her constituents want a legislator who will listen to their concerns.

“I think that voters want to know that the person that’s representing them has their values, their lived experiences, their concerns, at the forefront

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of their mind as they’re doing the work to represent this area,” she said.

Some of those concerns she heard while campaigning were the cost of living, inflation, housing, climate, air quality, education and the recent Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Those needs translate into Willford’s priorities and she listed her top ones: the rising cost of living, supporting teachers and students and improving her district’s air quality.

Her current term expires in November 2025. If she wins in November, she will resign her seat and the council will appoint a new person to fill the position. She noted the process is laid out in the city charter.

“It’s not a situation where we get to just decide that we’re going to call an election,” she said.

Willford is ready to get to work.

“I’m really proud of the campaign that my team ran and I’m really looking forward to continuing this work, hearing from the community and working with them to come up with solutions together,” she said.

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and was making his first foray into politics.

Peters, who claimed Tuesday night without evidence that she was the victim of election fraud, was even set to lose in her home county.

“I think the Republican party returned to sanity tonight,” said Dick Wadhams, a former chairman of the Colorado GOP who warned Republicans that embracing election conspiracy theorists would sentence their party to another election cycle of defeat.

Some GOP candidates who have questioned the 2020 results did win on Tuesday.

For instance, U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, a Garfield County Republican who was part of the effort to challenge the 2020 presidential election results in Congress, easily beat her primary challenger, state Sen. Don Coram, in the 3rd Congressional District.

But in races where the outcome was a tossup election deniers fared poorly.

Former Jefferson County Clerk Pam Anderson, who beat Peters in the Republican primary for secretary of state, has forcefully rejected claims that the 2020 election was

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“I believe that this was the safest and most secure election we’ve ever had in our country,” Anderson told The Colorado Sun on the day she announced her candidacy.

Denver construction company owner Joe O’Dea, who beat Hanks, has also rejected election conspiracies.

Both Hanks and Peters claim that Donald Trump was the true winner in 2020, though there isn’t evidence to back up that claim.

And in Colorado’s new, highly competitive 8th Congressional District, state Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer, who said that Joe Biden legitimately won in 2020, won a four-way primary that included a candidate, Weld County Commissioner Lori Saine, who has cast doubt on the results.

A poll of 800 Colorado registered voters conducted Oct.19-24 by Global Strategy Group, a Democratic firm, in partnership with ProgressNow Colorado, a liberal political advocacy nonprofit, asked participants if they agree or disagree that Biden legitimately won the 2020 presidential election.

Sixty-seven percent said they agree while 29% said they disagree.

Four percent said they didn’t know or refused to answer.

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speed from 15 miles per hour to 10. One area is the downtown area north of Bridge Street between North Main Street and North Cabbage Avenue. The second is Brighton Pavillions.

Martinez said the city can change areas or add new no-ride or slow zones based on complaints or other issues that arise.

Residents can report concerns about the scooters by emailing hello@bird.co or calling 866-205-2442.

For questions, contact Martinez at namartinez@brightonco.gov or 303655-2259.

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repaired by Bird’s designated fleet managers.

Bird currently offers its services in Denver, Aurora, Littleton and Arvada in the metro Denver area.

It offered its services in Fort Collins until last spring, when the city brought in a different e-bike and e-scooter program called Spin.

“We are excited to offer a new, eco-friendly form of transportation to the Brighton community,” said Public Works Director Michael Woodruff. “It’s another step in our commitment to embracing new modes of transit and innovation in the world of transportation.”

The Bird app is available in the Apple Store or Google Play. The app locates the nearest Bird scooter and a QR code activates it. A total of 200 Bird e-scooters will be distributed within the city. The price to unlock the scooter is $1.39 per minute while in transit.

“I’m thrilled- it’s a good thing for the city. It adds a little bit of excitement to our downtown and a different method of transportation- which is needed, “ said Michael Martinez, Brighton City Manager.

Rules and zones According to Bird’s Brighton rules, riders must be at least 18 years of age to ride a Bird scooter and helmets are encouraged. Only one rider is allowed per scooter, and riders must obey all traffic rules, including street signs and stop

SLOW, NO RIDE ZONES Slow zones - The triangle formed by N. Main Street and N. Cabbage Avenue north of W Bridge Street.

- Brighton Pavilions, from E. Egbert Street south of Skeel Street, west of S. Main Street.

The new Bird scooter would bring another form of transportation to the community to PHOTO BY BELEN WARD reduce traffic. Brighton staff each took a ride.

signs. The scooters cannot be ridden on sidewalks but are allowed in bike lanes, sharrows or on trails that are at least 8-feet wide The city has established nine no-ride zones in the city along five streets: Baseline Road, Bridge Street, Bromley Lane, Sable Boulevard and South 50th Avenue. The scooters will not operate on several sections of those streets.

Public Works Engineer Noe Martinez said the lack of trails, shared roads and potential conflicts with high-speed, heavy traffic helped the city determine where the scooters would be allowed. They will also be banned along Highways 76 and 85, he said.

The city has also created two slow zones where the scooters will automatically drop their maximum

No ride zones - Baseline Road from Highway 85 east to N. 11th Avenue and from N. 20th Avenue east to Tower Road.

- Bridge Street from N. 4th Avenue to the Fulton Ditch (just east of N. 20th Avenue); from Sierra St. east to Mt. Bierstadt Street and from Golden Eagle Parkway east to the city limits.

- E. Bromley Lane from Fulton Avenue to Sable Boulevard and from Chambers Road east to S. 27th Avenue.

- Sable Boulevard from the Palizzi Marketplace south to S. Adams County Parkway.

- S. 50th Avenue from Southern Street south to the Interstate 76 Frontage Road.

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AdCo DA unveils large grant for domestic violence victims

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said Scott Shields, CEO of Family Tree. “We can’t do it alone.”

Elected officials said they were bullish on the idea. Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., who helped push the bill allowing the $2 million grant through Congress, blamed the ongoing pandemic for a rise in domesticviolence cases.

“People are stuck in their homes.

They don’t have access to resources,

Broomfield counties.

Thornton Police Chief Terrence Gordon said the old system of arrest, respond and repeat, doesn’t work.

“This initiative treats the whole person. It empowers victims to take more control of their lives and situations,” he said.

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BRIGHTON — Brighton and Thornton are the testing grounds for a new $2 million program to give tangible help to high-risk victims of domestic violence.

The program, announced June 27 by 17th Judicial District Attorney Brian Mason, federal, state and county elected officials and local police, will be able to offer resources such as temporary housing, legal assistance, mental-health treatment and school support for children to victims considered to be of high risk.

Mason said a $2 million federal grant will allow him to create a team made up of DA staff, law enforcement and local service providers.

That group will meet once a week to review cases and determine whether the victims fall into a high-risk category. Once authorities determine who is at high risk, they can get access to the special resources and help.

Mason said the long-term goal was to form a brick-and-mortar family justice center for all domestic violence victims.

“We want to get a one-stop-shop for services, and this team is a building block for that,” Mason said.

The program is underway in both Brighton and Thornton, and the grant enables the program to expand through the rest of Adams and

to their families,” he said. “Adams County is leading the way. My hope is that others will see what you’re going here. What you’re doing will help millions of women, and it starts right here in Adams County.”

Rep. Ed Perlmutter, D-Colo., said the money became available because of existing efforts.

“Domestic violence cases need a lot of attention,” he said. “This grant allows you to get that attention.”

Adams County Commissioner Lynn Baca said the grant “helps give hope to those who suffer from the abuse of others.”

“It will expand the programs. It will expand the services and allow the victims to have deeper access to services,” she said.

Adams County Commissioner Emma Pinter said Family Tree, an organization that helps those affected by child abuse, domestic violence and homelessness, reported more than 250 domestic violence calls in the past 18 months.

“This will make sure that these residents have a plan, have money, have a friendly ear,” she said. “We will find you more options.”

Adams County Commissioner Steve O’Dorisio used to work in the DA’s office.

“The money shows that we will stand up for victims and against the abusers,” he said. “We will stand for the people who are scared of being in their own homes.”

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Friends who are like family, and family who become friends

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ach morning I participate in a daily devotional with a friend of mine who has become more like family as he and I have been friends for the past 27 years.

He is very much my brother. And I have been blessed to count many other friends who over a lifetime have also become more like brothers to me as well. This past week the devotional that we participated in examined this phenomenon, where friends become like family, and family members turn out to also become our best friends.

Our friends who have become part of our family have stayed with us through the good times and the bad times, they have mourned our losses and celebrated our victories. They have stood by our side when others walked away, and with expectation or question, we always have their back too. There is a bond forged by going through years, sometimes decades of doing life together.

I consider myself fortunate to have both men and women who have been friends for many years, people who I love and respect and who I would do anything for when needed or asked. Friends who I consider

sisters, and friends I consider brothers. In some cases, we talk, meet, or call regularly, if not daily. And in other cases, weeks or months could go by, but when we reconnect, it is like we have never missed a beat, we Michael Norton pick up right from where we left off.

And when we do, it feels so good to get caught up.

My siblings and I are now at that age where we have endured much, laughed plenty, fought miserably, loved unconditionally, mourned our losses, and celebrated new life. I love when we do get together, and when we do, take that special picture of the four of us.

I am sharing this with you because having participated in the devotional I mentioned earlier and reaching out to others to see what they thought, I heard something that made me a little sad. Some people shared that they too enjoyed friendships that were certainly like

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family, and family who were best friends. However, some shared that the younger generations were not as loyal to friendship as the past generations. One comment I received was rather disturbing as they noted that their children saw their friendships as disposable, here today and gone tomorrow. And there was no worry, as they would just find other people to “hang out with.”

Hanging out with people could mean friendship, or it could just mean companionship. Whether that companion will be around in a few years is yet to be determined, let alone for many years or decades.

When I did some more digging, asking other friends and neighbors what they were seeing, they echoed a similar feeling of “temporary friendships.” For me the question became, “Why?” So, I am going to do further research and have more discussions around this to better understand the difference between generations when it comes to longlasting and loving friendships vs. temporary or disposable relationships.

My hope is that those of us who have been blessed with such rela-

tionships will share the many benefits of having friends who are like family and family who have become our best friends. There is so much I am learning from the younger generations each and every day as I am given plenty of opportunity to work with people across multiple generations. And now it could be our turn to teach and share the meaning of having such powerful relationships.

It doesn’t matter if it is even one friend who is like family or many friends, the point is you are there for each other, available and unconditionally.

How about you? Are you someone who has enjoyed having your friends become like brothers and sisters? Have your family members become like best friends? I would love to hear your story at mnorton@ xinnix.com, and when we can build long-lasting and loving relationships with friends and family, it really will be a better than good life.

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.

Early summer best time to be outdoors

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e it habit or family history, as fall approaches, we are reminded to not miss an opportunity to tour, hike, ski, camp, (or in some mode), to venture into the midst of our Rocky Mountain’s, so conveniently close.

In Colorado, with the backdrop of the state’s Front Range Rockies that suggestion is promoted typically, following a busy season of mid- year summer: A period when warming weather fluctuations produce blooming and growth One cannot argue the quiet and continual evolution of summer change amid nature both in plant and animal. One’s timing cannot be wrong if that adventure moment surfaces during the greening month of July, or the golden cover spread out in September.

But let me suggest we too often ignore the early spring in our plans for that first high-country venture into the midst of nature. There are powerful and differing forces at work in nature’s spring seasons. It is in both the warming of the earth and completion of reproduction

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cycles when many of the most amazing new cycles of life materialize and freshness dominate what we see, hear, and feel outdoors in nature’s incubators.

I have the good fortune and opportunity to visit and enjoy the Rocky Ron Hellbusch Mountain National Park on frequent occasions. As a result, I witness frequent and timely change in that natural environment, both good and bad. And equally important, the role natural forces play in the repair and rehabilitation of damaged forests and its inhabitants.

Some observations identified in this column have been witnessed over the almost two years since the damaging East Troublesome Creek fire swept through and over these beautiful high altitude mountain ranges and lush green valleys.

Let us examine some of nature’s new and fresh products of a spring

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season with products you will not see, feel or hear in the fall. * Warming temperatures that slowly replace the cold air of winter and trigger so many other changes. Temperatures influence wildlife movement as well as plant growth. * Out of bank tributary stream flows not visible later in the year.

The quiet water flows carry fresh melting snow replacing the accumulation of deep wind drifts that fill valleys, lakes and reservoirs.

The once shallow and near dry tributaries of the Colorado River basin and its multitude of beaver ponds and marshlands becomes a wide mass of slow-moving clear water. Early spring is a time for camera, not fly rod. * Small colorful buds emerge almost unnoticed from plants and trees that will develop leaves, seeds and cones for next spring’s new growth. * The new birth and presence of a variety of small ground mammals and larger elk, mule deer and moose calves emerging from cover,

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adding new population. Wildlife sightings are common as newborn emerge with adults and offer camera ready visitors new nature opportunities. * The presence of small birds spread musical conversation as they construct nests after long migration travels from southern winter homes and lastly, * A tremendously welcomed natural repair and rehabilitation process surfaces following numerous forests fires the past few years.

In RMNP the October 2020 fire damaged thousands of acres of forests. Nature’s repair this spring presented the most optimistic scene with fresh sprouting meadow grass covering the black ash of burnt timber and bush.

These “Spring” scenes are very evident, just anxious for new eyes and cameras. The adventure is close. The mountain scenes will display views one has not seen before.

Outdoorsman and Westminster resident Ron Hellbusch can be reached at Ron-Hellbusch Comcast.net

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Commerce City receives GOCO grant STAFF REPORT

The Great Outdoors Colorado board awarded a $147,092 grant to Wildlands Restoration Volunteers for community-centered stewardship work in Commerce City.

A press statement said the grant is part of GOCO’s Stewardship Impact program, which supports collaborative stewardship work that demonstrates meaningful improvements to ecological and recreational amenities in Colorado.

Two organizations with ties to the Latino community are involved in this grant. One is Promotores Verdes, an initiative of Americas for Conservation + the Arts, which wants to advance cultures of recreation, conservation and public health within outdoor activities.

The second is Cultivando, which focuses on the advancement of health equity and promotion of access to natural spaces to confront environmental inequalities in the area, the statement said.

The goal is to identify and organize projects around Commerce

City, such as at the Rocky Mountain National Arsenal Wildlife Refuge and Barr Lake State Park in Brighton. Some of the projects could include tree planting in low-canopy areas, native and pollinator plantings, seed collection and removal of invasive species.

“This project was initiated because local residents saw a need and took action. We are excited to be part of a collaborative effort to build connections and address community stewardship needs. Making those connections is a key step in building a culture of stewardship,” said Rachel Brett, youth and inclusiveness director at Wildlands Restoration Volunteers, in a statement.

The Commerce City population is more than half-Black, indigenous and people of color, groups most impacted by industrial air pollution and air quality impacts from climate change, the statement said. The program would promote recreational and educational activities and make outdoor spaces more welcoming and accessible to diverse communities, according to the statement.

Proposed initiative could mean more money for local schools

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A state ballot initiative that would shave off some of the annual Taxpayers Bill of Rights refund and redirect that money to local schools could help fill some gaps, local education leaders said.

Supporters of the plan, Ballot Initiative 63, need to collect 124,632 signatures from registered voters

by Aug. 8 to get the matter on the November ballot.

Colorado taxpayers could see an extra $750 in their checking accounts this year, thanks to an overcollection of state taxes in 2022.

The state’s Taxpayers Bill of Rights requires that money be reimbursed.

If the so-called Initiative 63 makes the ballot and passes in November, some of that money won’t get into checking accounts. It would require the Legislature to allocate one-third of 1 percent of taxable income (individuals, corporations, estates and trusts) to school funding.

“I don’t know. I don’t have an opinion about this,” Weld Re-8 Superintendent Alan Kaylor told his bosses, the Re-8 board of education, late last month. “We haven’t had a lot of big players behind it. It’s another mechanism for the state to look at to put more money into K-12

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“This initiative would come with no expected tax rate increase,” she said. “These funds are already being collected and simply need to be directed specifically to education.”

Asmus also said the measure could bring people into the teaching profession.

“It would support education’s ability to hire and retain teachers and other student support professionals,” she said. “It would afford districts’ ability to provide a livable wage for staff to live in the communities they teach and where they serve.

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Fort Lupton police, others looking for armed burglars Suspects sought for four robberies at car dealerships STAFF REPORT

Law enforcement agencies in Weld County, including the Fort Lupton Police Department and the Weld County Sheriff’s Office, are asking for help in identifying four people who have committed several burglaries in Longmont, Fort Lupton and unincorporated Weld County.

Weld County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Joe Moylan

said authorities think the suspects are involved in four burglaries. The ones in Weld County and in Fort Lupton occurred June 22.

All four burglaries happened between 11:30 p.m. and 2 a.m. at car dealerships.

Moylan said the four, who are armed with baseball bats and at least one long gun — perhaps an AR-style rifle — wore masks during the burglaries. The four used a dark-colored Jeep Grand Cherokee, perhaps an SRT 8 model.

“The suspects are considered armed and dangerous,” Moylan said. “They are particularly dangerous

to car dealership employees, security personnel and law enforcement officers who might respond to latenight alarms.”

Call 911 if you see the four individuals. Anyone with information about the suspects should contact Detective Stupka with the Weld County Sheriff’s Office at bstupka@weldgov.com and reference case numbers 22W023405 and 22W023403, Detective Williams with the Longmont Police Department at rs.williams@longmontcolorado.gov, or Fort Lupton Police Department Investigations at police@ fortluptonco.gov and reference case 22FP05892.

Weld County law enforcement officials say this person is one of four suspected in a string of armed burglaries of car dealerships, including one in Fort Lupton.

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Commerce City looking to hire police, staff

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Commerce City is looking for as many as 30 new police officers and 11 police staffers in a new campaign.

The Commerce City Police Department (CCPD) is launching a national employment campaign to attract the next generation of police officers to their team. This includes cadets for the next police academy and experienced lateral police officers.

The deadline for cadets is July 10 but applications for other positions, including laterally transferring trained officers that would move from other departments, are accepted year-round.

Cadets earn $23 hourly and $66,900 upon graduation. Laterals transfers can earn up to $97,200 annually and applications are accepted year-round for full benefits and overtime.

The department is looking for a diverse pool of qualified candidates working for positive change who seek

day-to-day action in their job to help others, along with opportunities for career advancement.

“We are looking for people who want to advance their career in law enforcement, who are change-makers and proactive peace-makers, and who want to make a positive difference in the lives of others,” said Travis Fender, Sergeant, Training and Recruiting for the Commerce City Police Department.

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To sign up, go to brightonco.gov/ waterbill (navigate to “Payment Options”). Once you’ve enrolled in paperless statements and/or automatic payments, you’ll be entered into the raffle. If you sign up for both, your name will be entered into the raffle twice Winners will be announced at the city barbecue Thursday, July 21, at Carmicahel Park.

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Barr Lake Appreciation Day Barr Lake Appreciation Day is set to run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 9.

Morning activities include volunteer projects, such as shoreline cleanup and tree planting. Afternoon activities include free canoe instruction, face painting and a climbing wall.

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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, July 14: The movie “Godzilla vs. Kong,” at dusk Thursday, July 21: A concert featuring Ronnie Raygun and the Big Eighties, 6 p.m. (in conjunction with the

city’s annual barbecue); Thursday, July 28: The movie “Spiderman: No Way Home” at dusk; Thursday, Aug. 4: A concert with Chicano Heat, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 11: The movie “Dog” at dusk; and Thursday, Aug. 18: A concert with Titonic, 7 p.m.

Admission is free. Seating is firstcome, first-served.

Full moon bike rides The city of Brighton’s Full Moon Bike rides return this summer with a new addition — an advanced rider group and a recreational rider group for each ride. The two groups start at different times.

According to a city news release, advanced riders are “strong and fearless bicyclists or enthused and confident bicyclists.” Recreational riders “are confident in their safety or people who would enjoy bicycling if they felt safer doing it.”

The meeting area is the south side of Brighton City Hall, 500 S. Fourth Ave. The schedule looks like this: Wednesday, July 13: Buck Moon.

Sign up between 5:30 and 6 p.m., and the event starts at 6 p.m. Advanced riders start at 6:15 p.m., and recreational riders begin 10 minutes later.

Thursday, Aug. 11: Sturgeon Moon.

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Bike riders have to sign a waiver before their first ride. It’s good for all Bike Brighton rides and events through Dec. 31.

Call Mark Heidt, assistant director of parks and recreation and bike program coordinator, at 303-655-2170 or email mehidt@brightonco.gov.

Call for artists for sculpture-on-loan program The city of Brighton’s Eye for Art program is looking for artists for the 2022-23 sculpture-on-loan program.

The year-long exhibit will be at Carmichael Park, 650 E. Southern St. Artists can display their scultpures.

Organizers are looking for works with visible presence and durability, given Colorado’s weather.

Officials will choose five sculptures, and those artists will receive a $500 honorarium at placement.

Contact David Gallegos at dgallegos@brightonco.gov or call 303-6552176.

The deadline to apply is Friday, July 15.

Brighton barbecue Brighton City Council will host its annual City Barbecue from 5:30 to 8 p.m.Thursday, July 21, at Carmichael Park, 650 E. Southern St. Residents will have the opportunity to meet council members and learn about upcoming projects in their ward. City departments, local organizations and nonprofits will also be in attendance to provide information.

This event will also mark Brighton’s

135th birthday.

As in previous years, there will be live music at the event as part of the city’s summer movie and concert series, Flix and Kicks. Kicking off the night will be Denver’s ‘80s tribute band Ronnie Raygun and the Big Eighties, which will perform at 6 p.m.

In addition, there will be children’s activities like face painting.

Also, youngsters who finished the city’s Youth Entrepreneurship Program will present their business and offer their products for sale. Meals are free while supplies last.

Teen police academy The Brighton Police Department and the Adams County Sheriff’s Office are co-sponsoring a teen academy for four days starting Tuesday, July 26, at the police department and the sheriff’s office’s FlatRock Regional Training Center.

Participants have to be sophomores, juniors or seniors in high school, and they have to pass a modified background check.

Call 303-288-1535 or 303-655-2300.

Armory Performing Arts Center concerts The city of Brighton announced its lineup for concerts at the Armory Performing Arts Center, 300 Strong St. Aug. 13: Project Foreigner, a Foreigner tribute band, and Those Crazy Nights, a Journey tribute band, at 7 p.m.

Sept. 9: “Forever Flanel Night” — Rooster, an Alice in Chains tribute, plus TEN, Colorado’s Pearl Jam SEE BRIEFS, P11

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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 Grief Support Group Whether you’ve experienced a recent loss or one that was a while ago, having a place to gain support can make a world of difference. This confidential group will provide grief education, tools for coping, and an opportunity to talk with others who are also grieving. Facilitators Jody Pierce and Rian Razo from Pennock Center for Counseling. 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Thursdays July 7 - 28 $2 (4 wks) Deadline: Wed. July 6 Feathered Friends: Bald Eagle This patriotic program features our national symbol, the bald eagle. Join Anne Price from the Raptor Education Foundation as she shares the fascinating history of how the bald eagle became our national symbol, as well as facts about how bald eagles live and hunt in Colorado. Your fee supports the Foundation in caring for injured birds. 1:00 p.m. Thurs. July 7 $5 Deadline: Tues. July 5 Songbirds There are more than 6,500 species of songbirds. Some of them can be challenging to identify! Learn the basics in Bird Conservancy of the Rockies’ Songbird ID program. It will equip you with the tools you need to start diving deeper into identifying the birds you see most often. Learn how to recognize field marks, differentiate between different shapes and sizes to determine bird families, and use feather patterns to inform your identification. 1:30 p.m. Wed. July 13 $5 Deadline: Fri. July 8

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GOP FROM PAGE 1

Among Republicans, just 38% said they agreed that Biden legitimately won the 2020 presidential election, while 57% said they disagreed.

Among unaffiliated voters, who make up 45% of Colorado’s electorate, 69% said Biden legitimately won the 2020 election, while 27% said they disagreed.

But the poll didn’t answer whether GOP voters felt strongly enough about the outcome of the 2020 presidential election to vote for or against candidates based on their beliefs. And it appeared Tuesday that election denialism wasn’t a motivating issue for most GOP voters in Colorado.

Also possibly at play: Tens of thousands of unaffiliated voters cast ballots this year in Colorado’s Republican primaries — far more than did in 2018 — where there were

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tribute band, and Bleach D, a Nirvana tribute band, at 7 p.m.

Sept. 30: FACE vocal band, an allvocal band, at 7 p.m.

Oct. 1: Mr. Majestyk’s 8-TRack Revival, a ‘70s rock and pop band, 7 p.m.

Oct. 29: Yesterday, The Beatles Tribute, at 7 p.m.

Nov. 18: The Long Run, performs its annual “Alter Eagles” set at 8 p.m.

more contested races.

Other candidates who have cast doubt on the 2020 results who won Tuesday include Army veteran Erik Aadland. He won a three-way GOP primary in the 7th Congressional District and said on conservative talk radio in April that he “has a sense” that fraud in the 2020 election influenced the outcome.

“Can I say definitively? No,” Aadland said on George Brauchler’s show.

Democrats wasted no time in attacking Aadland for his statements on the 2020 election, with the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee calling him too extreme for Colorado.

Republican U.S. Reps. Ken Buck, of Windsor, and Doug Lamborn, of Colorado Springs also won on Tuesday. They signed onto a 2020 lawsuit before the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to overturn Trump’s loss in several battleground states.

(Buck has said he has confidence in Colorado’s election processes.)

But Buck and Lamborn were also facing primary opponents who were more strident and vocal in their belief that the 2020 election was stolen. Buck’s challenger, for instance, criticized the congressman for not being more forceful in his rejection of the 2020 outcome.

University of Colorado Regent Heidi Ganahl won her primary in the governor’s race after spending months on the campaign trail refusing to directly answer whether she thinks the 2020 election was stolen from Trump. She told The Colorado Sun and CBS4 in an interview earlier this month that she doesn’t “believe there was enough fraud that would have flipped the election.”

“Yes, there were issues,” she said.

“Mark Zuckerberg put hundreds of millions of dollars into the election to push voter turnout in certain cities. And the election laws were changed right before the election because of COVID. So there are a lot of procedural things that were weird about this election. It doesn’t mean

that there were specific differences in the outcome. But we’ve got to do everything we can to move forward and … get people confident again that their vote matters.”

Ganahl’s opponent, Lopez, said that he believes Trump was the true winner in 2020.

She declined to discuss the integrity of the 2020 election when asked Tuesday night after she won her primary against Lopez, saying she’s already answered the question.

“There are a lot of people who feel unsettled about all the elections,” she said. “We’ve got to do whatever we can to change that.”

Colorado Sun staff writer John Ingold contributed to this report.

Nov. 19: The Long Run, Colorado’s tribute to the Eagles, at 8 p.m.

Tickets are available at brightonarmory.org. Contact Gary Montoya, events and downtown initiative manager, at gmontoya@brightonco.gov.

Sept. 21, and Thurdsday, Sept. 22.

Acceptable items include furniture, cabinets, appliances (not refrigerators/freezers), bicycles, cut-up carpet, doors, stereos, lawn/yard equipment, mattresses/box springs and bundled branches less than 5 feet in length.

Call 303-655-2087.

Sheriff’s Deputy Heath Gumm, who died in the line of duty in 2018.

The cost is $30 for racers 13 and older and $10 for 12 and younger.

Those 12 and younger get in free.

Each includes a shirt/swag bag guaranteed with entry by Sept. 14.

Packets will be available for pickup at 4201 E. 72nd Ave. from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30. Proceeds benefit a nonprofit that supports law enforcement and first responders.

For more information, email tracykilgore71@gmail.com.

Trash Bash The City of Brighton’s last Trash Bash for the year is the weekend of Friday, Sept. 23, 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 Wednesday,

Gummball 5K The fifth annual Gummball Rally will be Saturday, Oct. 1, at Adams County Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton. The 5K walk/run is in honor of former Adams County

This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com.

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ummer is here. July is upon us.

And perhaps nothing defines the season as well as a cold, creamy scoop or two on a cone — or in a bowl, if you prefer. What else appeals so effortlessly to all ages, putting summertime smiles on kids and kids-at-heart?

In fact, Americans consume about 23 gallons of ice cream annually, according to the International Dairy Foods Association. And in case you didn’t know, July has been celebrated as National Ice Cream Month since Ronald Reagan signed the proclamation way back in ‘80s. July is also, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, tied with August for the two most popular months to eat ice cream — a statistic that surely surprises no one.

Ask a few people who has the best ice cream in the Denver metro area, and then sit back and be amazed at the number of answers you get.

In the old days, it was easy. There was Baskin Robbins and DQ, and for a special occasion, you might get a counter seat at Dolly Madison.

Then there was Farrell’s, and later, Swensen’s, but these were both chains that came here from other places. Nothing about them was particularly connected to Colorado. And in more recent history, the opening of Magill’s in Lakewood and Bonnie Brae in south Denver signaled that a new era was at hand.

These days, the continuing trend of boutique ice cream joints using premium ingredients has ushered in what is undoubtedly the golden era of cold and creamy goodness in the metro area. When you make a list, it’s easy to see there are several formidable contenders cranking out delicious frozen delights. So, making a list is what we have done.

To be clear, this is no contest. The order of the list is not scientific or any type of ranking at all, but merely the order in which they popped into the author’s head. You may use it as a type of map, as it were, to the coolest mini road trip in the metro. Pun intended.

• Bonnie Brae Ice Cream opened in 1986 and has been cranking out the cold stuff ever since.

• Little Man Ice Cream Company started in 2008 in the Lower Highlands neighborhood and has grown to six distinct locations across the Front Range including — aside from the flagship store — The Little Man Ice Cream Factory, DANG Soft Serve, Old Town Churn, The Constellation and Sweet Cooies.

• Sweet Cow now has six locations plus a truck, the MooMobile. Their ice cream is made in small batches and crafted at each location.

• Liks Ice Cream has been a staple in Capitol Hill forever. They’re family-owned and now have a second location in Conifer.

• Nuggs, the brainchild of Chris and Nick O’Sullivan of Brother’s BBQ, has been serving cool, creamy treats to folks in Park Hill and Mayfair since 2014.

• Magill’s on the west side of Denver has had

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you covered for the last four decades. This unassuming Lakewood strip-mall shop has them lined up most evenings, no matter the weather.

The huckleberry is to die for. Plus, it’s just fun to say huckleberry.

• Sweet Action opened on Broadway in 2009 and now has four locations serving flavors as fun as you’ll find anywhere, with plenty of vegan options in the mix. You can also find them in Washington Park, Uptown and Jefferson Park.

• High Point Creamery’s Erika Thomas and Chad Stutz have been serving ice cream with elevated flavor profiles in Hilltop, RINO and Berkeley. They also have a food truck they call “Big Pinky” — it’s pink — to cater to every ice cream need.

• Em’s Ice Cream in Park Hill is getting ready to launch a second location in Wheat Ridge at 26th and Kipling.

• Scrumptious can be discovered a bit further north in Olde Town Arvada. According to its website, the business makes all of their ice cream in-house.

• Inside Scoop in Littleton, with another location on Platte Street, serves 20 flavors that are homemade daily and go perfectly with a handcrafted waffle cone, which they also make fresh.

If your favorite didn’t make the list, don’t fret. But feel free to drop us a line about what makes it great, and we’ll update the web version of this story to keep the metro area’s ice cream addicts up to date on all of the news they need to know.

SEE ICE CREAM PHOTOS ON PAGE 13

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Why settle for a cone when you can get your ice cream sandwiched between delicious chocolate cookies?

A triple chocolate and delicious vanilla ice cream sammie from Sweet Cow Ice Cream in the Lower Highlands.

PHOTOS BY BOB WOOLEY

A strawberry and banana soft serve swirl rolled in Fruit Loops is one of many fancy ice cream creations at DANG Soft Serve.

A chocolate and vanilla swirl is the perfect way to beat the heat.

Prost Brewery pouring into Northglenn Marketplace Craft brewer moving headquarters, brewery and biergarten to Northglenn

BY LUKE ZARZECKI LZARZECKI@GMAIL.COM

Prost in English means cheers.

Prost for Northglenn means 200 jobs coming to the city.

Prost Craft Brewery is setting up shop in Northglenn with plans to construct a 53,000-square-foot brewery and a 6,000-square-foot biergarten in the Northglenn Marketplace. The project will break ground in December with a planned opening in July 2023.

“This will be a game-changer in the revitalization of the Marketplace,” said Northglenn Economic Development Manager Debbie Tuttle.

There, Prost will have its corporate headquarters, regional production facility, distribution center and the company’s largest beer garden. David Deline, president of Prost Brewing Company, said it will attract about 300,000 visitors each year, making it a destination location for residents across the Denver metro area.

Deline said it’s expected that 90% of sales will come from people living within a 15-minute drive of the new site. Currently, Prost has locations in Denver, Fort Collins and Highlands Ranch.

It will be a $25.6 million investment and create about 200 jobs at full production in 2030, Deline said.

Initially, the company expecst over $7 million in stabilized sales and $1.5 million in annual payroll across 23 full-time employees at the brewery.

The average salary will be about $70,000.

Deline said the company expects $5 million in total sales at the Biergarten, $1 million in annual payroll and $20 to $35 hourly wages for all employees, with the general manager at about $120,000.

With the expansion, they hope to send beers further than their current market, which includes Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri. They look to distribute to Arizona, Idaho, Texas and across the Midwest.

The Biergarten will have communal tables, weekly events, a large outdoor patio with ample seating, fire pits and games.

Advanced technology With the new location, Prost will receive national recognition as one of the most sustainable and technologically advanced breweries in the country. They are the fifth largest craft brewery in the state.

The company will use European technology and equipment that’s not standard at breweries in the United States.

Some of that equipment includes a six-vessel Kaspar Shultz Brewhouse equipped with a dedicated decoction vessel, a six-roller grain mill capable of endosperm mashing, CO2 recapture and more. While some breweries in the country have some of this equipment, Deline said none have

Renderings of Prost Brewery’s new headquarters to be built in Northglenn.

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them all under one roof.

With that technology comes sustainability, he said. The brewery will capture 100% of the CO2 produced and reuse it in the finished product and will rely on solar panels to power the endeavor and have enough to sell back to power grid.

Compared to a regular brewery, Prost’s facility will use less total water and energy in production and use a special vacuum technology that will use only one-third of energy of a typical brewery.

Council approves the cash In support of the project, Northglenn City Council unanimously approved $1.7 million in funding and incentives from the city as well as two $25,000 grants from the Northglenn Urban Renewal Authority.

Northglenn will receive 4% in taxes

from the estimated $52 million in sales over the next 10 years.

City Councilor Richard Kondo asked if staff had accounted for the amount of water the brewery will need. Tamara Moon, environmental manager, said the city is confident there will be enough water.

Mayor Pro-Tem Jenny Willford said she’s excited for the development and for the well-paying jobs coming to the city.

“I feel very strongly that having Prost brewery here is going to help (put Northglenn on the map),” she said.

Prost was founded in 2012 to brew German beers.

“German beer was created around the sense of community, bringing people together,” Deline said. “This is what we worked towards from the very beginning.”

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Public Notices call 303-566-4123 Legals City and County Public Notice ORDINANCE NO. 2385 INTRODUCED BY: Johnston AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AMENDING ARTICLE 2-25 OF THE BRIGHTON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE BRIGHTON YOUTH COMMISSION PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED BY TITLE ONLY THIS 28th DAY OF June, 2022.

CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO /s/ GREGORY MILLS, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ NATALIE HOEL, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: A COMPLETE COPY OF THE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS AND ON THE CITY OF BRIGHTON WEBSITE. Legal Notice No. BSB1675 First Publication: July 7, 2022 Last Publication: July 7, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice ORDINANCE NO. _______ INTRODUCED BY: Padilla AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING THE BRIGHTON RIDGE ZONING MAP AMENDMENT FOR AN APPROXIMATELY 103.57 ACRE PROPERTY, GENERALLY LOCATED IN A PORTION OF THE EAST HALF OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 67 WEST, AND IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST, ALL OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF BRIGHTON, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO WHEREAS, Walk Off, LLC (the “Owner,”) is the owner of approximately 103.57 acres of real property, generally located to the south of East 120th Avenue, west of Sable Boulevard, and east of Southgate Boulevard, and more specifically described in EXHIBIT A and depicted in EXHIBIT B, attached hereto and incorporated herein (the “Property”); and WHEREAS, Travis Frazier of Redland (the “Applicant”), on behalf of the Owner, has requested approval of the Brighton Ridge Zoning Map Amendment (the “Zoning Map Amendment”) as shown in EXHIBIT B; and WHEREAS, City Staff used the criteria outlined for a Zoning Map Amendment in the Land Use & Development Code for its review and procedures related to the application; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on May 26, 2022, to review and consider the Zoning Map Amendment pursuant to the applicable provisions and criteria set forth in the Land Use & Development Code, and provided a recommendation of approval to the City Council; and WHEREAS, the City Council opened a public hearing on June 28, 2022 where it conducted its review and considered the Zoning Map Amendment pursuant to the applicable provisions and criteria set forth in the Land Use & Development Code; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the public notice requirements of the Land Use & Development Code, a Notice of Public Hearing was mailed to all property owners within 1,000 feet of the Property, a public notice was published on the City’s website, and a sign was posted on the Property, all for no less than fifteen (15) days prior to the City Council public hearing; and WHEREAS, at the public hearing, the City Council received and considered all relevant evidence and testimony from City staff, the Applicant, and other interested parties, including the public at large; and WHEREAS, within the MU-CC - Mixed Use Community Center designated zone district areas, a mix of land use types is required. These areas shall be designed and constructed with a mix of retail, office, service, and/or attached residential uses and must include at a minimum, at least three of these different land use types. Residential land uses shall not be allowed east of Potomac Street, which is designated as Parcel 7 on the Zoning Map Amendment for Brighton Ridge and has a legal description as set forth in Exhibit A, due to the fact that this land use type is not considered “floodplain compatible development” as set forth in the LUDC, Section 10.2. B. 1, nor is it an allowed land use type as set forth in Table 4-2 of the Code; and WHEREAS, the City Council hereby finds and determines that the Zoning Map Amendment is in accordance with the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan and any other plan, policy or guidance adopted pursuant to that plan; that the proposed Zoning Map Amendment will support development in character with existing

or anticipated development in the area, including the design of streets, civic spaces and other open space; the pattern, scale and format of buildings and sites; and the integration, transitions and compatibility of other uses; that the City or other agencies have the ability to provide services or facilities that may be necessary for anticipated uses in the proposed district; that the change will serve a community need, amenity or development that is not possible under the current zoning or that was not anticipated at the time of the initial zoning of the property; and that the recommendations of any professional staff or advisory review bodies have been taken into consideration.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Within the Property, Residential uses shall be prohibited to the east of Potomac Street.

Section 2. The Property is hereby rezoned as the Brighton Ridge Zoning Map Amendment.

Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601 Child(ren): Dakota James Roby Respondents: Aeriel Roby, Sam Ritchie, John Doe Attorney or Party Without Attorney: Name: Conor Hagerty Address: 11860 Pecos St. Westminster, CO 80234 Phone Number: (720) 523-2950 Fax Number: (720)-523-2951 Atty. Reg.#: 42629

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

DATE FILED IN ADAMS COUNTY JUNE 27, 2022 4:54PM 11 COURT USE ONLY/1 Case Number: 21JV247 Div.: Dl

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Section 3. The City Zoning Map shall be amended to reflect said zoning change.

NOTICE TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENTS: Aeriel Roby, Sam Ritchie, John Doe

Section 4. As provided in City Charter Section 5.9(A), this Ordinance either as presented or as amended, shall be published in full as it was adopted prior to taking final action. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect for five days after its final publication, as provided in City Charter Section 5.8, except as set forth herein.

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;

INTRODUCED, PASSED ON FIRST READING, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED, THIS 28TH DAY OF JUNE, 2022.

CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO /s/ GREGORY MILLS, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ NATALIE HOEL, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ YASMINA SHAUSH, Assistant City Attorney Legal Notice No. BSB1673 First Publication: July 7, 2022 Last Publication: July 7, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice ORDINANCE NO. 2387 INTRODUCED BY: Pollack AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, ADDING ARTICLE 10-15 TO THE BRIGHTON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PEDESTRIANS HINDERING THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC AND ENHANCING PEDESTRIAN AND TRAFFIC SAFETY PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL READY AND ORDERED PUBLISHED BY TITLE ONLY THIS 28th DAY OF June, 2022.

CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO /s/ GREGORY MILLS, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ NATALIE HOEL, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ ALICIA CALDERÓN, City Attorney A COMPLETE COPY OF THE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS AND ON THE CITY OF BRIGHTON WEBSITE. Legal Notice No. BSB1674 First Publication: July 7, 2022 Last Publication: July 7, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice ORDINANCE NO. 2386 INTRODUCED BY: Padilla AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE BRIGHTON MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE ADDITION OF SECTION 8-40 TO ENACT OPEN FIRE AND BURNING RESTRICTIONS INTRODUCED, PASSED ON FINAL READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED BY TITLE ONLY THIS 28th DAY OF June, 2022.

CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO /s/ GREGORY MILLS, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ NATALIE HOEL, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ YASMINA SHAUSH, Assistant City Attorney A COMPLETE COPY OF THE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS AND ON THE CITY OF BRIGHTON WEBSITE. Legal Notice No. BSB1676 First Publication: July 7, 2022 Last Publication: July 7, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO

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, I 100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, Colorado, on the 16th day of August, 2022, at the hour of 9:30 a.m., 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 June, 2022.

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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 11th day of August, 2022, at Adams County Sheriff’s Office, Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Basement Level, 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.

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BY THE COURT: Distnct Court Judge/Magistrate Legal Notice No. BSB1668 First Publication: July 7, 2022 Last Publication: July 7, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Summons and Sheriff Sale Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2021CV030515, Division/ Courtroom A COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (Publication Notice) VIEWPOINT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, v.

JESSE LEON JOHNSON; and TAMESHA JOHNSON, Defendants.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice:

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $28,819.28.

First Publication: June 16, 2022 Last Publication: July 14, 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 March 23, 2022 and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq. by Viewpoint Condominium Association, Inc. the holder and current owner of a lien recorded on March 8, 2019 at Reception No. 2019000016885 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 Condominium Declaration Bravado Condominiums recorded on 09/12/1978 at 154758 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 Viewpoint Condominium Association, Inc. against real property legal described as follows: Condominium Unit 5-203, Bravado Condominiums in accordance with the Declaration recorded on September 12, 1978 in Book 2273 at Page 549 and Condominium Map recorded September 12, 1979 in Book P.U.D. at Page 211 of the County of Adams records; Together with the exclusive right to use the following Common Elements: Parking Space 201, County of Adams State of Colorado.; And also known as: 10211 Ura Ln. #5-203, Thornton, CO 80260-6357 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 80228-1011, 303.432.9999 Legal Notice No. BSB1613 First Publication: June 16, 2022 Last Publication: July 14, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

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APPLICATION LANDS Township 1 South, Range 67 West, 6th P.M. Section 7:E½E½ Section 8:W½W½ Section 17: W½W½ Section 18: E½E½ DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION OF HEARING (Subject to change)

The assigned Hearing Officer will hold a hearing only on the above referenced docket number at the following date, time, and location: Date: August 24, 2022 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Place: Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission The Chancery Building 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, CO 80203 PETITIONS DEADLINE FOR PETITIONS BY AFFECTED PERSONS: July 25, 2022

Any interested party who wishes to participate formally must file a written petition with the Commission no later than the deadline provided above.

Please see Commission Rule 507 at https:// cogcc.state.co.us, under “Regulation,” then select “Rules.” Please note that, under Commission Rule 510.l, the deadline for petitions may only be continued for good cause, even if the hearing is continued beyond the date that is stated above.

Pursuant to Commission Rule 507, if you do not file a proper petition, the Hearing Officer will not know that you wish to formally participate in this matter and the date and time of the hearing may change without additional notice to you. Parties wishing to file a petition must register online at https:// oitco.hylandcloud.com/DNRCOGExternalAccess/ Account/Login.asp and select “Request Access to Site.” Please refer to our “eFiling Users Guidance Book” at https://cogcc.state.co.us/documents/reg/ Hearings/External_Efiling_System_Users_Guidebook_20201109.pdf for more information. Under Commission Rule 508, if no petition is filed, the Application may be approved administratively without a formal hearing.

Any Affected Person who files a petition must be able to participate in a prehearing conference during the week of July 25, 2022, if a prehearing conference is requested by the Applicant or by any person who has filed a petition.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For more information, you may review the Application, which was sent to you with this Notice.

You may also contact the Applicant at the phone number or email address listed below.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if any party requires special accommodations as a result of a disability for this hearing, please contact Margaret Humecki at Cogcc.

Hearings_Unit@state.co.us, prior to the hearing and arrangements will be made.

OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO By____________________ Mimi Larsen, Commission Secretary

Public Notice ESTRAY: #1419: One Brown Jack Donkey, No Brand. Livestock must be claimed by legal owner within 10 days or will be sold by Colorado Brand Board. For information call 720-237-9698 or 303-869-9160. .

Legal Notice No. BSB1667 First Publication: July 7, 2022 Last Publication: July 7, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice BEFORE THE OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE MATTER OF THE PROMULGATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF FIELD RULES TO GOVERN OPERATIONS FOR THE NIOBRARA, FORMATION, WATTENBERG FIELD, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO CAUSE NO. 407

Dated: June 16, 2022 Great Western Operating Company. LLC c/o Jamie L. Jost Kelsey H. Wasylenky Jost Energy Law, P.C. 3511 Ringsby Court, Unit 103 Denver, CO 80216 720-446-5620 Jjost@jostenergylaw.com Kwasylenky@jostenergylaw.com Legal Notice No. BSB1653 First Publication: July 7, 2022 Last Publication: July 7, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

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DOCKET NO. 220500114 TYPE: POOLING NOTICE OF HEARING Great Western Operating Company, LLC., (Operator No. 10110) (“Applicant”) filed an Application with the Commission for an order to pool all oil and gas (“mineral”) interests in lands identified below. This Notice was sent to you because the Applicant believes you may own mineral interests that will be pooled if the Commission approves the Application. Pooling is the consolidation and combining of mineral interests so that all mineral interest owners receive payment for their just and equitable share of produced oil and gas. For more information about the Commission’s pooling process, please see a brochure on the Commission’s website here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14QaK0JG6G35gv qwq5pp5t1psF0fDil0M/view

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Legal Notice No. BSB1669 First Publication: July 7, 2022 Last Publication: July 14, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice Abandoned Vehicle Sale All About Towing & Recovery 303 944-5464 1758 S 112th St Broomfield CO 80020 2006 Ford Pk white VIN B61515 Legal Ad No.: BSB1671 First Publication: July 7, 2021 Last Publication: July 7, 2021 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

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16th Street, Unit 409 Denver, Colorado 80202 Legal Notice No. BSB1655 First Publication: June 30, 2022 Last Publication: July 14, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Gilbert Garcia Jr. a/k/a Gilbert Garcia, Deceased Case Number 2022PR30467 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 October 24, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kaylie Marie Garcia Personal Representative Eric D Wollard Attorney for Personal Representative 4251 Kipling St Ste 300 Wheat Ridge CO 80033 Legal Notice No. BSB1647 First Publication: June 23, 2022 Last Publication: July 7, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of RONNIE DARRELL ROBINSON, a/k/a RONNIE D. ROBINSON, a/k/a RON ROBINSON, Deceased Case Number 2022 PR 30402

Estate of JOAQUIN JOSE GURULE, Deceased Case Number 22PR30453

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 October 30, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Germany Law Firm, P.C. 600 17th Street, Suite 2800 South Denver, CO 80202 Legal Notice No. BSB1661 First Publication: June 30, 2022 Last Publication: July 14, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Gary Lee Bullen, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30468

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 October 23, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Daniel M. Gurule and Jenica T. Soltani Personal Representative c/o Steven M. Weiser, Esq. Foster Graham Milstein & Calisher, LLP 360 S. Garfield St., 6th Floor Denver, Colorado 80209 (303) 333-9810 sweiser@fostergraham.com Legal Notice No. BSB1640 First Publication: June 23, 2022 Last Publication: July 7, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

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Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Genevieve H. Bies, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30476 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 October 23, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Richard B. Vincent #13843 Attorney to the Personal Representative 1120 W. South Boulder Rd, Suite 101-A Lafayette, CO 80026 Legal Notice No. BSB1646 First Publication: June 23, 2022 Last Publication: June 30, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice Estate of Betty LaFern Filloon Beisheim, Deceased Case Number 2022PR30464 All persons having claims against the abovenamed Estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Adams, County, Colorado on or before October 23, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Ken Filloon 25145 E. Bayaud Place Aurora, CO 80018 Legal Notice No. BSB1632 First Publication: June 23, 2022 Last Publication: July 7, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mary Ellen DelGaudio, deceased Case Number: 2022PR30185

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Andrew Saenz, aka Andrew Patrick Saenz, aka Andrew P. Saenz Deceased Case Number: 2022PR37

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 November 07, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

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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 October 30, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Matthew M. Wolf, Esq. on behalf of the Estate’s Personal Representative Allen Vellone Wolf Helfrich & Factor P.C. 1600 Stout Street, Ste. 1900 Denver, Colorado 80202

Legal Notice No. BSB1644 First Publication: June 23, 2022 Last Publication: July 7, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

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Legal Notice No. BSB01 First publication: July 07, 2022 Last publication: July 21, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

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 October 23, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

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Christopher Turner, a.k.a. Chris Turner, Deceased Case Number 2022 PR 30489 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before October 31, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

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Legal Notice No. BSB1648 First Publication: June 30, 2022 Last Publication: July 14, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Scott Michael Berlis, deceased Case Number: 2022PR30427 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 November 7, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Legal Notice No. BSB1651 First Publication: June 30, 2022 Last Publication: July 14, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Dolores B. Williamson, Deceased, Case Number: 2022PR30461 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 October 30, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Sharon D. Price 4237 W. 52nd Ave. Denver, CO 80212 Legal Notice No. BSB1656 First Publication: June 30, 2022 Last Publication: July 14, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of WILLIAM DOYLE ADAMSON, a/k/a DOYLE ADAMSON, a/ka WILLIAM ADAMSON, a/ka W.D. ADAMSON, Deceased Case Number 2022 PR 30360 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 October 30, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Germany Law Firm, P.C. 600 17th Street, Suite 2800 South Denver, CO 80202 Legal Notice No. BSB1663 First Publication: June 30, 2022 Last Publication: July 14, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on June 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Adams County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Dominic Joseph Zarlengo McClain be changed to Dominic James Zarlengo Case No.: 22 C 0824 By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. BSB1670 First Publication: July 7, 2022 Last Publication: July 21, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

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Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Deloris Ann Pitard, a/k/a Deloris A. Pitard, a/k/a Deloris Pitard Case Number 2022PR30441 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 October 30, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

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(Adoption/Guardian/Other) Public Notice STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ADAMS Division S: No. 22JV78 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

Bryce Paul Rigtrup, Garion Michael Walters, Elizabeth Bouma, A Children, and Concerning Melissa Jean Rigtrup, Eric William Bouma, Ryan Gutierrez, Tracey Lynn Walters Respondents SUMMONS To the parents, guardian, or other respondents named above, GREETINGS: Ryan Gutierrez 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 12th day of July, 2022 at the hour of 3:50 p.m. You are hereby notified to be and appear, at said time, before this Court located at the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601.

Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 24th day of June, 2022.

Alana Percy, Clerk of the District Court Legal Notice No. BSB02 First Publication: July 7, 2022 Last Publication: July 7, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ADAMS Division S No. 22JV70 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE INTEREST OF: Isaiah Ignacio Stark-Pimental, Child(ren), and Concerning Christina Start, Sergio Pimental SUMMONS To the parents, guardian, or other respondents named above, GREETINGS: Sergio Pimental You are hereby notified that a verified petition has been filed in the above named Court in which it is represented to the Court that said child are alleged to be dependent and neglected; for the reasons set forth more fully in said petition, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference for greater certainty.

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

You are further notified that the Court has set said petition for hearing on the 28th day of July, 2022, at the hour of 2:15 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 24th day of June, 2022.

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