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Colorado adds water quality protections for South Platte, Clear Creek

Overturns 2020 ruling

BY MICHAEL BOOTH THE COLORADO SUN

The Colorado Water Quality Control Commission unanimously reversed a controversial 2020 decision and added new pollution protections for the South Platte River and Clear Creek through metro Denver, citing a “compelling” campaign by environmental justice advocates who demanded the repeal.

The vote on Sept. 13 adds new defenses for urban streams and culminates a two-year campaign by a broad coalition of conservation groups, racial and economic justice advocates and local, state and federal officials to overturn the 2020 ruling. That year’s ruling had said existing polluters could discharge more waste into the urban streams without new state anti-degradation reviews.

Now those permitted polluters, including Metro Water Recovery and Molson Coors, will have to prove any new actions won’t further damage the Denver-area streams, where aquatic life is already troubled by runoff, pollution discharge and high temperatures.

The hearings this week were the result of the commission previously agreeing to review arguments from its own staff and the outside coalition, including Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the U.S.

Grand jury indicts parents of Brighton toddler

A grand jury returned first-degree murder and Colorado Organized Crime Control Act charges against the parents of a toddler who died from fentanyl poisoning earlier this year. Adams County District Attorney Brian Mason made the announcement Sept. 22.

The indictment accuses Alonzo Montoya and Nicole Casias, both 31, of participating in a drug-traf-

ficking enterprise before, during and after their one-year-old daughter’s death. The original charges against Montoya and Casias were for child abuse resulting in death and the distribution of a controlled substance. The new indictment means those charges were dropped.

A press statement said the grand jury reviewed evidence from the North Metro Drug ask Force, the Brighton Police Department and

the DA’s office.

The new charges also include a count of conspiracy, child abuse resulting in death and two counts of child abuse as they relate to manufacturing a controlled substance

Montoya and Casias are in custody in the Adams County Jail. Montoya’s next court appearance is for a motions hearing at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5. Casias is due in court at the same time for a conference hearing.

Voting questions answered

BY SANDRA FISH THE COLORADO SUN

Colorado Election Day is Nov. 8 with a U.S. Senate seat, eight congressional contests, races for four statewide offices, 100 state legislative jobs, 11 ballot initiatives and more at stake at the county and local levels.

As part of our 2022 election guide, we’re here to answer some questions about voting and how the election works. Let us know what other questions you have by filling out the form at the bottom of this article and we’ll do our best to answer them.

How do I register to vote?

Colorado has automatic voter registration if you get a driver’s license or interact in some other way with state government. But you may also register online with a valid driver’s license, Colorado identification card or Social Security number.

Is there a deadline to register?

No. Coloradans may register in person or online to vote through Election Day. To receive a ballot in the mail, you must be registered by Oct. 31, and you will have to return it to a drop box or vote center.

How do I check whether I’m registered?

How to vote and more VOTING,

Check your voter registration by entering your name, ZIP code and date of birth. You may also change your address online. But if your name changed, you’ll have to fill out a paper form. If your registration says it’s “inactive,” that’s because you’ve missed voting

Environmental sampling specialist Patrick Maes samples water from the South Platte River at Metro Water Recovery on April 6, 2022, in Denver. Metro Water Recovery is the largest wastewater treatment facility in the western U.S. and treats up to 130 million gallons of water daily.

PHOTO BY OLIVIA SUN /THE COLORADO SUN VIA REPORT FOR AMERICA

STAFF REPORT

WATTS

Janet Byrne (Butler) Watts

January 27, 1928 - September 12, 2022

A true lady and rock of goodness for her family, Janet Byrne Butler Watts passed away peacefully September 12, 2022. Her kindness and ability to make everyone she met feel special will be missed by all.

Janet was born in Denver CO. on January 27, 1928, to Leo William and Louise Maria years together.

Janet worked for Mountain Bell Telephone and e Mental Health Center of Boulder County. She was a lifelong Episcopalian, and a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in

She was proceeded in death by her husband George, her parents, sister Kerby Mumma

and brother Leo William “Bill” Butler.

Janet is survived by her brother and sister-inlaw Bob and Judy Watts of Longmont CO, nephews and nieces Leo William Butler III of Green Bay WI, Christine Burkhardt of Washington DC, Beverly and David Liddell of Lynwood WA, Paul and Susan Butler of Hermitage PA, John and Missy Watts of Overland Park KS, Judd and Kori Watts of Longmont CO, Kathleen Livingston of Fort Lupton CO, thirteen great nephews and nieces and four great- great nephews and

A celebration of Janet’s life will be at St John’s Episcopal Church on Saturday, September 24 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of owers, donations can be made in Janet’s name to St John’s Episcopal Church or Bridge House in

MATHISEN Pamela Rae Mathisen

November 30, 1955 - September 16, 2022

Pamela Rae Mathisen, 66, of Fort Lupton, CO, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, September 16th, 2022, with her family by her side. She was born on November 30th, 1955, to Ronald and Ella (McCrery) Heitman in Denver, Colorado.

Pamela grew up in the Fort Lupton/ Brighton area and graduated from Brighton High School in 1973. She graduated from Chadron State College with a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics.

She married the love of her life, Mark Mathisen on August 20th, 1977, at the Brighton United Methodist Church.

Before Pamela retired, she worked as the Executive Director for the Adams County Retirement O ce and Board of Retirement. She retired from Adams County with 31

Pamela was a member of the Brighton United Methodist Church, the Order of Eastern Star, and the Daughters of the

J. Mathisen of Fort Lupton, CO; her son Morgan Mathisen and wife Brittany, and their sons Liam and Wyatt of Windsor, CO; her daughter Miranda Lowery and husband Gary, and their daughter Emilia of Morton, IL; her son Mitchell Mathisen, and his daughters Madelyn, Lillyann, Kathryn and Juliet of Fort Lupton, CO; and her sisters Colleen Heitman and Ronell Heitman of

She is preceded in death by her parents Ronald and Ella Heitman, and her daughter-

A Visitation will be held 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. ursday, September 29th, 2022, at Brighton United Methodist Church. A Life Celebration Memorial will take place 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 30th, 2022, at Brighton United Methodist Church, followed by a luncheon. e Interment will be held at Elmwood Cemetery in Brighton, CO at 1:30

To view the full obituary and to share condolences with the family please visit www.

CCM writers, sta net 19 newspaper awards

CPA hosts annual event

STAFF REPORT

Colorado Community Media staff received 19 awards in the Colorado Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest, which honored the state’s best journalism work for 2021.

Leading the honorees named during a Sept. 17 ceremony at Coors Field was west metro reporter Rylee Dunn who received two first-place honors. Dunn received the top prize in the Best Series or Sustained Coverage in the Class 4 division for the work on the Olde Town Arvada shooting and a first-place award in the Best Business/News Feature category for her work on Namiko’s 30-year history.

Dunn also took second place for Best News Story for her investiga-

Brighton Housing Authority accepting section 8 applications through Sept. 30

STAFF REPORT

The Brighton Housing Authority will reopen its waiting list for two different types of housing vouchers for two days.

The authority will accept applications for low to moderate income Brighton residents to receive two kinds of housing vouchers that can be used to pay part of their monthly rent and utilities.

Applications are only available on line at www.brightonhousingauthority.org through 5 p.m. Sept. 30. The application process was scheduled to open Sept. 28. People with disabilities and those who require reasonable accommodation to apply for the programs should contact the authority at 303.655.2160.

There are two kinds of vouchers available, Housing Choice vouchers and Project-based vouchers. The authority manages about 251 vouchers currently.

The Housing Choice voucher

tive work on a former political candidate being charged with felony identity theft.

Douglas County reporter Elliott Wenzler also took home several awards, including first place for Best Health/Enterprise Story for an interview with Tri-County Health’s Dr. John Douglas after one year of the COVID pandemic.

Wenzler received two second-place honors for feature (H2O’Brien Pool) and news photography (Homeless issues in Douglas County). She and former reporter Jessica Gibbs were honored in the breaking news category for their coverage of the STEM school shooting trial.

West metro reporter Olivia Jewell Love was excited to receive her first professional award, taking home second-place honors in the health category for an article on Evergreenarea RNs tackling nurse burnout through healing groups.

South Metro Editor Thelma Grimes took first and second place in the Best Sustained Coverage or Series In the Class 6 division. She won first place in a series on the Douglas County mental health program that has set state and national standards and second place for a series on delayed medical care due to COVID.

Senior reporter Ellis Arnold took home a second-place in the news writing category for his coverage of Xcel Energy’s concerns for health, property values in south metro Denver.

In another first-place honor, former reporter Bob Wooley won for his feature story on the aftermath in the decades since the 1999 Columbine High School shootings.

Washington Park Profile Editor Christy Steadman won second place for Best Health Enterprise story for her work on Denver Hospice.

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Housing aid list opens

program is a tenant-based subsidy that is portable and moves with the tenant to their choice of housing. The program allows families to select a home in the private rental market. The selected home must be inspected by the housing authority before signing the lease and annually to ensure the housing unit meets the authority’s standards. The authority also reviews the tenant’s income and family composition for program eligibility and rent calculations annually.

Choice voucher entries will be held in a pool with drawings conducted throughout 2023 to select which residents will be eligible to apply for the program. Applicants will be notified by mail and will receive instructions to complete the application and eligibility process.

Applicants not selected for the 2023 calendar year will be purged from the list, and must reapply during the next wait list opening.

Program Based vouchers are associated with specific properties, apartment units and programs and applications are separate and distinct from the tenant-based Housing Choice voucher lottery program.

Generally, only families who qualify for a three bedroom units

according to Housing Choice occupancy standards will be eligible for placement on the Project- waiting lists.

Although project-based program assistance is tied to the specific rental unit, after one year of continuous occupancy the family may request the next available tenantbased Housing Choice voucher, which permits continued assistance

Members of the Colorado Community Media team attend the Colorado Press Association awards ceremony held at Coors Field on Sept. 17. STAFF PHOTO

took four separate awards, with designer Tina Meltzer winning firstand second-place awards for print ad design in the Class 4 division. In the Class 6 division, designer Tom Fildey placed second for best print ad.

Designer Ben Wiebesiek won second place in the Lone Tree Voice for Best Page Design.

on the open private rental market.

If the family does not complete one year of continuous occupancy in the authority’s Project-based unit, then the ability to request an HCV voucher is forfeited.

For more information regarding the Brighton Housing Authority, contact the Brighton Housing Authority by phone at 303-655- 2160 or email info@brightonhousing.org.

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Goats milk means healthy skin at Brighton boutique

Goat Bubbles Bath & Body cuts the ribbon

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

What started as a lark at a 2019 meet-up has become a new storefront in Brighton.

Goat Bubbles Bath & Body hosted its ribbon-cutting ceremony with the community of Brighton on September 15.

“I opened my store on August 8 of this year, but have been selling online since 2019,” said owner Rikki Rolando.

Rolando is from Kansas and moved to Colorado 11 years ago. She was a CNA/CMA for 15 years before moving to Colorado.

“I have been a licensed massage therapist since 2011. I’ve been a knitter and crochet for 18 years,” Rolando said.

Rolando said she got into the bath and body business, learning to make soap from goats’ milk.

“In 2019, I was invited out to a lady’s house for a Fibereista meet-up, and that’s where we had a fun day of learning how to make goat milk soap, and I loved it so much,” Rolando said.

After learning how to make soap Rolando, I started making it at home with her sister-in-law, and I decided

to start selling it, opening a store online.

“My hopes for the future, I would like to be able to carry on with my

storefront and have fun with it. I’m not looking to get rich off of it- just be creative and share my wonderful creations with everyone,” Roland

said.

Goat Bubbles Bath & Body is located at 240 E. Bridge St. Brighton, CO., 720-636-3078.

Services announced for sheri ’s deputy killed in hit-and-run

BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Weld County Sheriff’s Office announced funeral plans for the deputy who died in a hit-and-run crash Sept. 18.

Services for Alexis Hein-Nutz will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at Foundations Church in Loveland. They are closed to the public, but sheriff’s office spokesman Joe Moylan said the church will provide a live stream at https://live.foundationschurch.org/

Meantime, the suspect in the incident remains in jail on a $500,000 bond. Thanks to a number of tips, authorities were able to track Norberto Gonzalez-Garcia to Fort Col-

lins, according to Weld County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Joe Moylan. The sheriff’s department, the Colorado State Patrol and Fort Collins police arrested GonzalezGarcia late Sept. 19. His

first court appearance was Sept. 20, during which a Weld County judge increased Gonzalez-Garcia’s bond to $500,000.

The 24-year-old Weld County sheriff’s deputy died Sept. 18 in the hitand-run crash. Weld County Sheriff Steve Reams identified the deputy as Alexis Hein-Nutz. Hein-Nutz, who was a week from her 25th birthday, joined the department almost four years ago and was assigned to the jail, where she was a detentions

deputy.

Reams said Hein-Nutz was riding her motorcycle on her way to work when the crash happened at AA Street and WCR 37, just north of Greeley, according to officials.

“Gonzalez-Garcia made no attempt to provide Alexis aid despite her obvious injuries,” Reams said in a statement. “Instead, he ran away like a coward and hid in a nearby cornfield.”

Troopers with the CSP are helping the sheriff’s office with the investigation. Reams said evidence at the scene — a false green card and a fake Social Security card — indicated Gonzalez-Garcia was in the country illegally.

Hein-Nutz was born in Bismarck, N.D. Reams said it was the deputy’s dream to be a peace officer. After she graduated from the Weld County jail academy, HeinNutz posted this on Facebook.

“After many years of dreaming of being in law enforcement,

I can finally say I am officially following my dreams. This is only the first stepping stone to a brighter future. Here is to a better life and doing what I was meant to do.”

Reams called his fallen deputy “a hard worker, a caring deputy and a positive force for our agency.”

“I share in my deputies’ grief and in their anger over her senseless and tragic passing,” Reams said in the statement. “But we are a family, and we will get through this painful event together.”

The sheriff’s office is accepting donations to help with the deputy’s funeral through its 501c3 program. Drop off checks at the sheriff’s department headquarters, 1950 O St., Greeley, Include your name, address and phone number to receive a tax letter.

Anyone with information should call CSP investigators at 303-239-4501.

Nikki Rolando cuts the ribbon with Mayor Greg Mills, council members, Brighton Chamber of Commerce, and the community celebrating her new store.

PHOTO BY BELEN WARD

Alexis Hein-Nutz

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Alexis Hein-Nutz was on her way to work at the time

New unique western apparel store opens in Brighton

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Mraz Boots and Accessories hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony bringing a new western apparel store to Brighton on September 22.

Owners Naylea Meraz and Ezequiel Meraz opened their store quietly in April, selling unique and colorful artisanal leather, boots, purses, wallets, and other associates for men, women, kids, and work boots, including clothing and jewelry.

“We decided to open a boot store because my dad always liked boots, to honor him. He enjoys being here at the store too. All our merchandise comes from Mexico,”

Naylea Meraz said.

They sell unique aprons with art painted on the fabric, cowboy boots, and hats with embroidered sunflowers, flowers, and one-of-a-kind relief designs on boots with three-dimensional elements.

“I was excited to open the store and I like shopping, “ Naylea said.

He agreed.

“It felt wonderful to open my store, I like boots and they are cool,” Ezequiel said.

Mraz Boots & Accessories, 204 S Main St., Brighton, Colorado 80601, (720) 688-0453, website: https:// mrazboots.square.site, email: mrazboots21@gmail.com. Follow on Facebook @mrazboots.1.

Suspect injured in train crash with squad car

BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

It started as a reported menacing with a gun in Fort Lupton Sept. 16.

The initial incident ended with a collision between a train and a squad car in Platteville, and it continued Sept. 21 with a statement from Fort Lupton police that it will release body camera video, though it may take “several days” because of the amount of video involved.

The incident began shortly after 7:30 p.m. A Facebook post said a Platteville police officer found the suspect vehicle near U.S. Highway

85 and Weld County Road 36. Fort Lupton police went to assist. Officers were able to detain a female suspect and place her in the back of the Platteville police car. No one else was in the suspect’s car. A northbound train then struck the squad car, seriously injuring the suspect.

Authorities have not released the names of anyone involved.

Reactions on the internet were many. On Facebook, Daryl Stone tried to piece the events together.

“So let me get this straight. The officers parked the cruiser on a live train track, then safely detained suspect and put the suspect in the

cruiser parked on the tracks moments before train hits cruiser? This can’t be real life,” his post said. “This is a scene from an average action movie with corrupt cops, right? There is no way to make this story seem like it was not on purpose.”

“Were your officers texting when they put a woman in a car parked on the train tracks?” asked Grant Little on Facebook “Because I’m looking forward to hearing what braindead excuse you and the Platteville police departments come up with to explain why out of three officers from two agencies, not a single one of them was smart enough to choose

not to leave an occupied car on a working rail line.”

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is assisting with the investigation. Police said that is standard when someone in custody sustains serious injuries. Because the original incident happened in Fort Lupton, that city’s police department is investigating the original menacing call. A Facebook post said detectives applied for an arrest warrant through the Weld County District Attorney’s Office.

Fort Lupton Police Chief John Fryar was out of the office Sept. 22 and not available for comment.

Mayor Mills, Brighton Chamber of Commerce and the Meraz family celebrate their ribbon- cutting ceremony.

PHOTO BY BELEN WARD

VOICES

Pride without the arrogance

Whenever he finished an amazing run, resulting in a touchdown, and having weaved his way through the defense and even running over a defender or slipping past another with some lightningquick footwork, he never carried on, didn’t even spike the football, he just glided over to the referee and handed him the ball. The NFL Hall of Famer and icon I am speaking about is Barry Sanders.

When Barry Sander retired, he had played in 159 games, had 110 touchdowns, 3032 receiving yards, and 15,655 rushing yards, for a total of 18,805 yards. Known as one of the fiercest and hardest-to-tackle running backs to ever play the game, but also recognized as one of the classiest players to ever take the field. Plenty of accomplishments with zero arrogance.

We all have completed something in our life where we had that tremendous sense of accomplishment. Maybe it was something in our personal life where we achieved a health, fitness, or financial goal. Or perhaps we completed a small project or much bigger endeavor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Pandemic, People, Protectors

Behind every patient is a doctor, behind every student is a teacher, and behind every victim is an advocate.

Despite the chaotic and devastating circumstances of COVID-19, Colorado victim services advocates adapted to social guidelines, solved unfamiliar problems and flourished in efficiency to provide for victims across the state.

The victim services unit in Greeley, Thornton, Northglenn, Longmont, and Littleton limited their on-site service to major crime-related cases sending a limited number of trained staff to report in-person. Meanwhile, units in Lakewood and Fort Collins responded strictly through phone calls for most of the pandemic, making the interaction between staff and volunteer advocates scarce.

Flipping the system upside-down had both its pros and cons. It opened up the idea that services can be provided virtually and made advocates more approachable to victims.

Victims who felt overwhelmed with crowds of people (including advocates) present during the scene were able to find time on their own, after processing the situation, and reach out personally. As time passed, more victims began to prefer a phone call

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WINNING WORDS

Michael Norton

where we took pride in the work we have completed. At work, we may have been promoted, received an award, or we were recognized for contributing to the growth of the organization. Again, it feels good, and whether we are recognized or not, we know in our hearts that we got the job done.

And as we accomplish our goals or contribute to success, people have an even greater appreciation and respect when we walk humbly regardless of what we have achieved.

There are times where the accomplishment or achievement is so amazing that we cannot help but jump for joy and let out a shout or two. Celebrating is much different than arrogance. Especially when it’s a big win, or it’s been a long-term goal that was met or exceeded. Yes, for sure, party it up and celebrate while we enjoy those moments in time. Arrogance is when we change our demeanor, look down

over an on-site reply.

However, this abrupt change in organization led to a drastic advocate shortage, and the lack of facial expressions and body language made it difficult for advocates to discern the immediate needs of the victim. Grants that would be given to the victim services were shifted to fund other, COVID-related issues, and the lack of monetary assistance forced a change in various departments and volunteer programs. Most fatal of all, the boundaries between “work” and “home” began to blur. Phone calls about traumatic experiences would leak past working hours, and follow-ups about excruciating cases would flood into the private lives of advocates.

Wwhile caring for individuals is demanding, the victims services advocates in Broomfield, Thornton, Northglenn, Arvada (Jefferson County), Longmont, Fort Collins, Lakewood, Littleton, and Greeley serve an astounding average of 287 victims monthly. That is hundreds of devastating stories and cries for help that are heard monthly by these people. Sacrifices of time, energy and mentality are made to save the ones of those who need to hold onto it.

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on others, walk with a new sense of entitlement, sharing and boasting of incredible deeds. The impact of arrogance can wreak havoc on relationships and even when making first impressions.

Recently I had an opportunity to spend a weekend with my in-laws. My brother-in-law and his wife, as well as her parents, had hosted his parents and my wife and I for the weekend at their summer home in Ocean City, Maryland. They had only bought the home recently, so it was our first time visiting them in their new summer home. When we arrived, the first thing on the agenda was to go for a tour on the boat. My brother-in-law took us around the bay and pointed out all the things and places they were excited about. We stopped at a couple of places for some drinks and food, and then made our way home.

What stood out to me as I watched my brother-in-law was his sense of accomplishment in life. He is only 38 years old, and I have watched him grow personally and professionally. He has risen through the ranks at work and now leads a team. His team walks with the same sense

is education. Education on who they are, what they do, and how they do it. What they can offer, and why they’re here in the first place. Education on what they need, and what you - the public - can do for it.

GinaJung,senior,StargateHigh School

Ash borers are here

A new arrival in Westminster is the highly invasive Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). This metallic green beetle has already killed hundreds of millions of ash trees in eastern states, and by last year had spread to ten towns on the Front Range, including Westminster and Thornton. This infestation is 35-40 times worse than Dutch Elm Disease, which threatened some 200 million trees; all untreated ash in a community are killed within twelve years, most within the first eight after detection. It is potentially the largest urban tree disaster in US history. And of the ~69,000 ash trees in Westminster, 98% are on private property; only 2% are being treated by Parks and Rec.

EABs kill trees through dehydration, which can result in heavy branches or the entire trunk being dropped on whatever or whoever is beneath them. Even without that lawsuit-attracting outcome, keep-

of achievement, but no arrogance, they are there to get the job done. He works out and keeps himself in top physical condition. He practices his golf game and gets better all the time. When he gets a par or birdie, he is excited, but knows the next hole needs his focus. And now he is a part owner of a summer home with his in-laws. As I watched him last weekend, I was truly happy for him and his wife, they showed pride, but more than that they showed growth, appreciation, and joy, no arrogance.

We should take pride and experience joy when we achieve our goals, big or small, we should celebrate and let ourselves feel that true sense of accomplishment. I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@ gmail.com, and when we can enjoy pride of accomplishment without the arrogance, it really will be a better than good life.

Michael Norton is an author, a personal and professional coach, consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator of individuals and businesses, working with organizations and associations across multiple industries.

ing these broad-leaved trees alive is vital: they absorb and store CO2, reduce stormwater runoff, minimize erosion, improve water quality, help clean and cool the air and reduce energy and water demand by shading buildings and landscape plants. They also, incidentally, increase home values by up to 15%. And the cost of not protecting your ash trees, if they have to be professionally removed, can be at least ten times more than preventive treatment.

Signs of infestation include the tree’s topmost branches losing their leaves, suckers growing from the base and small `D’-shaped holes appearing in the bark. If you are able to peel off the bark and see serpentine channels beneath caused by EABs cutting off water movement, it may well be too late for that tree.

Westminster stands to lose some 67,000 trees in the coming decade if property owners don’t make the effort to save what they have. For all I know my ash tree is in perfect condition, but I am welcoming a tree company assessor to my backyard this week because this is exactly the time to have it examined and treated.

As a tree falls, so shall it lie. Perhaps yours doesn’t need to fall.

ChrisStimpson,Westminster

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Acosta, Brighton police commander, dies

STAFF REPORT

Brighton Police Department Cmdr. Frank Acosta passed away of natural causes, the city announced Sept. 23.

Acosta joined the police department in February 2000. Before that, he was a state trooper for eight years.

Acosta was a patrol officer, a detective for the North Metro Drug Task Force, a patrol sergeant, an investigations sergeant, an investigations commander and most recently, as commander of the department’s professional services unit. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in the 82nd airborne stationed in Fort Bragg,

North Carolina.

He earned a master’s degree in organizational leadership from Regis University and a bachelor’s degree in management from National American University.

“This is a horrible loss and we all feel the pain,” said Brighton Police Chief Paul Southard in a press statement. “Commander. Acosta

was such a bright light loved by all in our department. He served our community with such dedication over the past 22, years and we are forever grateful for his commitment.”

Survivors include his parents; his wife, Kandy; 10 children; nine grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild.

Classes continue at Fort Lupton HS despite circulated threats

STAFF REPORT

The Weld Re-8 School District became the latest in a series of school districts to face rumored threats to school safety.

In a district website post Sept. 23, Weld Re-8 Superintendent Alan Kaylor said officials received reports of con versations between a small number of students concerning a threat to school

safety. The district, school administra tors and Fort Lupton police investi gated. The process included interviews with those allegedly involved.

“After completing our investigation, we are confident that at no time was there a threat to our students or staff,” Kaylor said. “We will continue to oper ate normally today with no changes to class schedules or operations. We

thank you for continuing to partner with us in maintaining a safe and ef fective learning environment for every student.”

Kaylor also saluted those who made officials aware of the threats.

“As always, we encourage anyone –student, staff or parent–to report any safety concerns to school administra tion or local law enforcement,” the

post read. “You can also anonymously report concerns via safe2tell.org and 1-877-542-7233.”

Adams City High School closed Sept. 21 because of rumored threats. The school also went into lockdown Sept. 20 because a student brought a gun to school. Schools in three cities — Den ver, Montrose and Alamosa — were the targets of swatting calls, too.

Gala evening, ra e, raise money for CASA

STAFF REPORT

Live music and dance perfor mances and a chance to win a trip to Mexico helped raise $193,000 for kids needing help in court.

CASA, the Court Appointed Special Advocates of Adams and Broomfield counties hosted its annual Indulge for CASA gala Sept. 14, 2022, at Denver’ sBalistreri Vineyards Event Center.

The event raised more than $193,000 to aid CASA’s mission of providing court-appointed volunteer advocacy for children and youth from the child welfare system so every child can be safe, have a permanent home and get the opportunity to thrive.

Guests enjoyed an evening of fine wines, decadent desserts, music and a large silent and live auction. This year’s theme, An Evening in Old Hollywood and featured vocal per

formances from Black Iris Collective followed by a choreographed dance from Live Love Dance.

“I was blown away by the energy throughout the event. It is wonder ful to see so many supporters come together for the children in our com munity,” said Lindsay Salas, CASA Chief Executive Officer.

The evening closed with the draw ing of raffle prize for eight days and seven nights at Villa Costa Brava in

Los Cabos, Mexico. This year’s prize was graciously donated by Nick & Candace Werth.

Indulge for CASA would not have been possible without the generous support of sponsors and event part ners. The organization would like to give special recognition to Platinum Sponsors, PDC Energy and Kenneth & Myra Monfort Charitable Founda tion, and Diamond Sponsor, Adams County Government.

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National Coffee Day

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Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, 6060 E. Parkway Dr., Commerce City. 303-2893760

Fri 9/30

American Railroads- An Active Minds Presentation

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Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, 6060 E. Parkway Dr., Commerce City. 303-2893760

Gummball 5K

@ 9am / $30 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton

Women's Self Defense : The Fundamentals

@ 7pm

Fort Lupton Community / Recreation Cen‐ter, 203 S. Harrison Avenue, Fort Lupton. 303-857-4200

Mon 10/03

Sports Conditioning Oct @ 9pm

Oct 4th - Oct 27th

Fort Lupton Recreation & Parks De‐partment, 203 S Harrison, Fort Lupton. 303-857-4200

Wed 10/05

Face Vocal Band

@ 7pm

Armory Performing Arts Center, 300 Strong St, Brighton

Book Bingo - September

@ 11pm

Bison Ridge Recreation Center, 13905 E. 112th Avenue, Commerce City. 303-2893760

Clay Creations

@ 11pm

Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, 6060 E. Parkway Dr., Commerce City. 303-2893760

Sat 10/01

Teen Try 'N Escape - Movie Madness

@ 12:30am

Oct 1st - Sep 30th

Bison Ridge Recreation Center, 13905 E. 112th Avenue, Commerce City. 303-2893760

Junior Ranger - RMNP

@ 2pm

Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, 6060 East Parkway Dr., Commerce City. 303-2893760

Colorado Rapids vs. FC Dallas

@ 1:30pm / $25-$250

DICK'S Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City

Farmers' Market Series: Golden Farmers' Market 10/1

@ 2:30pm

Bison Ridge Recreation Center, 13905 E. 112th Avenue, Commerce City. 303-2893760

Hunter Safety : September (LIBRARY)

@ 3pm

Oct 1st - Oct 2nd

Fort Lupton Recreation & Parks De‐partment, 203 S Harrison, Fort Lupton. 303-857-4200

Cider Days (10/1)

@ 4:30pm

Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, 6060 E. Parkway Dr., Commerce City. 303-2893760

Black Market Translation

@ 7:30pm

Trailside Saloon, 10360 Colorado Blvd, Thornton

Sun 10/02

Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder - Preseason

@ 7pm / $10-$2540

Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver

Animal Antics

@ 7pm

Oct 3rd - Oct 17th

Bison Ridge Recreation Center, 13905 E. 112th Avenue, Commerce City. 303-2893760

Harvest Season

@ 8pm

Oct 3rd - Oct 17th

Bison Ridge Recreation Center, 13905 E. 112th Avenue, Commerce City. 303-2893760

Adventure & Experiential Learning

@ 10:30pm

Oct 3rd - Oct 7th

Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, 6060 E. Parkway Dr., Commerce City. 303-2893760

American Sign Language @ 11:30pm

Oct 3rd - Oct 26th

Bison Ridge Recreation Center, 13905 E. 112th Avenue, Commerce City. 303-2893760

Tue 10/04

Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars

@ 7pm / $22-$999

Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver

Vic Dillahay, Guitarist: First Wednesday Jazz at Dry Land Distillers

@ 7pm

Dry Land Distillers, 519 Main St, Longmont

Thu 10/06

It's Fall Y'all 5k (& K9 Canter 1 Mile Fun Run)

@ 8:30am / $10-$25

3705 W 112th Ave, College Hill Li‐brary Location, Westminster

Legal Self-Help Clinic

@ 2pm

Anythink Wright Farms, 5877 East 120th Avenue, Thornton. morgan@ hayday.org, 303-520-6088

Gambling Trip- Bally's (10/4)

@ 3pm

Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, 6060 E. Parkway Dr., Commerce City. 303-2893760

Denver Broncos vs. Indianapolis Colts

@ 6:15pm / $135-$525

Empower Field At Mile High, 1701 Bryant St., Denver

Colorado Symphony Jessie Montgomery/Dvorak/Tchaikov sky

@ 7:30pm / $25

Parsons Theatre, 1 East Memorial Parkway, Northglenn. mstricker@ northlgenn.org, 303-450-8727 by

Eagle Ridge soccer ready to come home

BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In the span of a couple of sentences, Eagle Ridge Academy three-sport athlete and student body president Megan Derby summed up the appearance of a new soccer field at her school.

“We were known as a little school with no field and that we expected to be destroyed,” she said during groundbreaking ceremonies Sept. 23. “We moved onto the next day by working hard. And now, we can celebrate our victories at home.”

The process to build a home field has been an eight-year effort In some years, Eagle Ridge was able to play in public parks in Brighton but never on a home field. That will change in time for the girls soccer season. The field is due to be completed in late February.

Athletic director Zach Henning said the lack of a home field caused students to miss time from school and time with their families.

“It’s a dream come true,” he said. “We’ve had our ups and downs, but the fi eld is fi nally a re-

ality. Our young men and women have been committed to playing and perfecting their craft. Now,

they will have a fi eld they can call home.”

The location of the fi eld is south of the main parking lot to the school.

“One of the most important values we have at Eagle Ridge is we want to have fun,” said ERA board President Luke Cable. “For us, the soccer fi eld is big. But we have lots of things we want to do still.”

The area will also be open for school physical education classes.

“We’re going to put the fi eld to good use,” Derby said. “I’ve been waiting for three years for this. The only thing that kept us from going to state last year was this fi eld. We’ll have it in 2022.”

The target date for completion is Feb. 24, said ERA Head of School Scott Richardson. Spring sports practice, which includes girls soccer, starts Feb. 27.

“Since the school’s inception, this has been a dream,” Richardson said. “We’ve worked hard on this the past several years.”

Three from Brighton schools advance to state

STAFF REPORT

Three golfers from two Brighton High Schools earned spots in the state 5A golf tournament.

At the class 5A Northern Regional at Flatirons Golf Course, Payton Crawford a 4-over 74 to earn a spot at state. His teammate, Keagan Bond, was the second alternate qualifier to state after his round of 76.

Cole Crawford had an 84, and Xavier Ramirez finished with an 87.

The ThunderHawks were eighth in the team standings.

Brighton’s Kyle Leydon and Coby Puzio also advanced to the state tournament after their efforts at a class 5A regional tournament at Overland Park Golf Course. Puzio finished tied for 10th after a 1-over 73. Leydon finishded 16th with his round of 75.

The Bulldogs took eighth in the team standings.

The state 5A golf tournament is at City Park Golf Course in Denver, starting Monday, Oct. 3.

Riverdale Ridge breaks into the win column

BY STEVE SMITH

Maybe it was a 2 ½-week break between matches.

Maybe it was a team reminder that an 0-5 start wasn’t as bad on paper as the record says. Four of those losses were by one goal, and the other was a 2-0 loss.

Whatever the reason, Riverdale Ridge’s soccer team had a reason to celebrate Sept. 21. The Ravens picked up their first win of the season, a 4-0, class 3A/4A Longs Peak Leagueopening win over Mountain View.

Omar Sanchez scored twice for RRHS. Diego Reyes and Kingston Kunselman also picked up goals. Goalkeeper Sebastian Delgadillo recorded the shutout win with five saves.

net,” Suniga said. “It’s like football. You drive all the way to the end zone, and you can’t do anything. That was our problem. We moved it around. WE outshot the first five teams. We couldn’t convert them.”

The Ravens’ schedule is a little tougher this year, too.

“We knew coming into this year we were going to have a tougher schedule,” Suniga said. “We wanted to play better teams. If you want to be the best, you have to play them. Hopefully, that takes us into the league. We have some tough opponents with Northridge and Niwot. We have to step up to the challenge.”

Most of the focus was in the front third of the offensive end of the field.

“We were doing everything right

“We got one. It’s nice to get in the win column finally,” said RRHS coach Archie Suniga. “We knew we were not an 0-5 team. We weren’t good enough in front of the net. We had a good break, and we worked on a lot of things. We were one play away from winning most of those games.”

those first five games until we got to the attacking third. We just weren’t creative enough,” Suniga said. “We worked a lot on finishing in that attacking third. That was on me, what was going to suit us best.”

Suniga said RRHS was “a lot more creative” in that area of the field against Mountain View.

“We had better opportunities. We created a lot more, and we finally put those chances in the back of the

Frederick pays a visit to Riverdale Ridge at 6:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29,

“We knew we weren’t a bad, 0-5 team. We were a good, 0-5 team. We were just a little unlucky,” Suniga said. “I knew this one would be a good one for them. Now you get that breath of, ‘We’re going to win a game.’ It’s a tough schedule.”

Dignitaries from Eagle Ridge Academy and the city of Brighton combine to o cially break ground on the Warriors’ new soccer field Sept. 23.

PHOTO BY STEVE SMITH

Prairie View’s Keagan Bond is the second alternate for next week’s state 5A golf tournament4 at City Park in Denver. He finished his round at the regional tournament with a score of 76, 5-over par. COURTESY PHOTO

Frederick High School senior Teagun Boen cleans up after the seventh hole at the class 4A Region 2 golf tournament at Riverdale Knolls in Brighton. Boen shot a 10-over 81.

PHOTO BY STEVE SMITH

Mountain View goalkeeper Dannon Littell gets in front of a kick by Riverdale Ridge’s Logan Nicoll (7), during first half action at Riverdale Ridge Sept. 22. PHOTOS BY BELEN WARD

Riverdale Ridge’s Larson Pocs (14) and Mountain View’s Jacob Berg vie for control at midfield Sept. 22 at Riverdale Ridge High School.

E AGLE VIEW A DULT C ENTER

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Eagle View Adult Center Update –Sept 28 – Oct 5, 2022

Eagle View Adult Center is open Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Call 303-655-2075 for more information. e September & October Newsletter is available. Cards, Games and Pool

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VOA Lunch

A hot, nutritious lunch is provided by Volunteers of America, Mondays and ursdays at 11:30 a.m. Please reserve your VOA meal in advance: For Mondays reserve the ursday before, for ursdays reserve the Monday before.! Call Eleanor at 303-655-2271 between 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Mon. & urs. Daily meal donations are appreciated.

$2.50 Donation per meal if age 60+. $8.50 Mandatory charge if under 60

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1:30 p.m. urs. Sept 29. $4. Deadline: Wed. Sept 28

Readers eatre Performance

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11:00 a.m. urs. Sept 29. Free

Balance Safety

Dr. Eric Anderson of Brighton Clinic of Chiropractic will help expand your knowledge of your body and health regarding balance. He will discuss recent studies and tips to help keep you safe.

1:30 p.m. Wed. Oct 5. Free. Deadline: Mon. Oct 3

Flu Shots

Platte Valley Medical Center will be here to give annual u shots. No appointment necessary - just walk in. For more information, call 303-498-3590.

8:00 - 11:00 a.m. urs. Oct 6

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SPORTS SCORECARD

Eagle Ridge Academy Soccer

Eagle Ridge and Timnath played to a 3-3, double-overtime draw in Timnath Sept. 24. No stats were available for either team.

Kent Denver nipped Eagle Ridge 2-1 on the Sun Devils’ pitch Sept. 20. No stats were available.

Jefferson Academy blanked the Warriors 7-0 in Broomfield Sept. 22. No stats were available for either team.

Volleyball

St. Mary’s Academy beat Eagle Ridge Academy 16-25, 25-20, 25-13, 25-18 in Brighton Sept. 20. No stats were available for either team.

Riverdale Ridge High School

Cross country

LITTLETON: Here are Riverdale Ridge’s results from the Dave Sanders invitational Sept. 23 at Clement Park:

Girls 68. Johanna Pataluna, 22:52.7 (season best). 71. Savannah Mommens, 23:05.7. 87. Cayley Hansen, 23:40.8. 145. Isla Ruiz, 27:52.8.

Boys

18. Aric Hunsaker, 17:43.4. 36. Aiden Edwards, 18:29.1. 39. Derek Marraudino, 18:32.8. 50. Austin Staten,. 18:52.5 (season bests). 85. Colby Miller, 19:58.3.

Football

LOVELAND -- Thompson Valley scored twice in the fourth quarter and beat Riverdale Ridge 21-0. No stats from the Sept. 22 game were available for the Ravens. TVHS quarterback Riley Suraez completed five of 12 passes for 106 yards. Jack Maki scored two touchdowns among his 11 carries for 41 total yards. Suarez also scored a rushing touchdown. Christian Chase carried the ball 16 times for 78 yards.

Soccer

Riverdale Ridge beat Mead 2-0 in Mead Sept. 24. It was the Ravens’ second straight win after five losses to start the season.

No stats were available.

Softball

A second-inning home run by Lutheran’s Hailey Maestretti was all the Lions needed to beat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in Thornton Sept. 22.

Zoie Linville and Lenae Medina had the Ravens’ only hits.

Riverdale Ridge beat Mountain View 19-1 in Loveland Sept. 19.

Neila Lucero scored three runs, collected two base hits and drove in three runs. Aubree Davis had two hits and drove in a pair of runs. Brynn Trujillo had a base hit and two RBIs.

No stats were available for the Mountain Lions.

Volleyball

Fort Morgan downed Riverdale Ridge 25-23, 22-25, 25-21, 25-20 on the Mustangs’ floor Sept. 22. Addison Goff had 13 kills to pace the Ravens. Kiera Bartlett added nine, and Tiana Fisher contributed seven.

No stats were available for Fort Morgan.

Tennis

Ni wot shut out Riverdale Ridge 7-0 in Niwot Sept. 20. All seven matches lasted the minimum two sets.

Prairie View High School

Cross country

DENVER -- Here are Prairie View’s results from the Northfield Nighthawk Invitational Sept. 24: Girls

7. McKinsey Poulson, 21:24.6. 49. Addison Osborne, 24:25.1. 55. Isabella Lopez, 24;46.7. 81. Kayla Martinez, 26:56.4. 83. Jazmine Newman, 27:11.5 (season best).

Seven golfers head for state tournaments

Three golfers from two Brighton High Schools and four from Thornton’s Riverdale Ridge High School earned spots in their respective state golf tournaments.

At the class 5A Northern Regional at Flatirons Golf Course, Payton Crawford a 4-over 74 to earn a spot at state. His teammate, Keagan Bond, was the second alternate qualifier to state after his round of

76. Cole Crawford had an 84, and Xavier Ramirez finished with an 87.

The ThunderHawks were eighth in the team standings.

Brighton’s Kyle Leydon and Coby Puzio also advanced to the state tournament after their efforts at a class 5A regional tournament at Overland Park Golf Course. Puzio

finished tied for 10th after a 1-over 73. Leydon finishded 16th with his round of 75.

The Bulldogs took eighth in the team standings.The state 5A golf tournament is at City Park Golf Course in Denver, starting Monday, Oct. 3.

All four members of Riverdale Ridge’s golf team qualified for the state 4A golf tournament. That

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puts the Ravens in position to defend their state 4A title in Colorado Springs starting Monday, Oct. 3.

Bradley Weinmaster was the team medalist after firing a 1-over 72. Will Balliet carded a 76. Aiden Sweeney was next with a 79, and Carter Seis also carded a 79.

As a team, the Ravens finished third, just four shots in back of Centaurus High School.

Craft Show

A fundraiser to benefit the Adams County Museum

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Dustin Smith and his wife grew up spending time at their grandparents’ farms, but many years later, the Smiths’ kids weren’t getting that same experience.

So the Smiths opened The Patch, a farm in Elbert County that puts on fall festivities and provides a chance for kids to throw horseshoes, learn about tractors and pick up crafting skills, such as how to spin wool.

“We really like the generational aspect of what we do,” said Smith, whose farm has offered the event since 2017.

The Patch features a corn maze, a pumpkin patch and the chance to meet “farm critters,” according to its website. Also part of the fun: a hay wagon ride, apple cannons, roping and corn hole.

Dustin Smith’s dad — affectionately called “grandpa Smith” — often comes out from Kansas to help at the farm, and when he was at a Subway restaurant back in Wichita, somebody recognized his shirt and asked whether he was part of The Patch.

“They had said that grandpa Smith had played with their grandson from Castle Rock, and on their way home, their grandson asked where he could ‘buy a grandpa Smith’ because he had so much fun,” Dustin said. He added: “Even as far as Wichita, it just shows that people love to connect.”

People come to the farm from all over — roughly from as far north as Broomfield, as far west as Conifer, as far south as Colorado Springs and as far east as Burlington, along with some

attendees from out of state, Smith said. The farm sits in the Elizabeth area, east of Douglas County.

The event has become a staple for some who say they’ve come every year, Dustin said.

“It’s the memories that they’re going to have for the rest of their lives. This is how the grandparents are going to remember their grandkids, how the grandkids are going to remember their grandparents,” Dustin said. “Just family time together.”

The public can visit thepatch. farm for tickets or call 720-4466001 with questions. The farm sits at 39980 Fox Trot Circle, several miles north of state Highway 86.

The Patch opened for the season Sept. 17 and is open 10 a.m.6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays.

‘Annual tradition’ in Weld Up north in Weld County, a longtime fall event arose out of a deep agricultural history.

“My grandpa and his brother bought the property in 1958,” said Rachelle Wegele, the operations manager for Anderson Farms in the Erie area.

The location was “really a tenant farm for my family from the 1950s up until the pumpkin patch (started) in 1997,” Wegele said. Tenant farming is a system where landowners contribute their land while tenants contribute their labor.

“We actually farmed closer to Mead, and that’s where I grew up,” Wegele said, referring to a town farther north.

Her father started the pumpkin patch event because some friends in another state were

holding pumpkin patches and telling him how fun it was, Wegele said.

Today, the farm’s Fall Festival includes a corn maze, wagon rides to the pumpkin patch, a “pumpkin cannon,” farm animals and many other attractions, according to its website.

“A lot of families have made it an annual tradition,” Wegele said. “It’s something that the whole family can do, from little kids up to grandparents. Families just look forward to it every year.”

The festival is running through Oct. 31, and it’s open every day except Tuesdays. Call 303-828-5210 for questions or see andersonfarms.com for tickets and hours, which vary.

The farm is limiting the number of tickets available per day, so people should buy tickets ahead of time to make sure they can get in this season, Wegele said. The farm sits at 6728 County Road 3 1/4, west of Fort Lupton and west of Interstate 25.

Suburbs meet rural feel

Started in 2001, Maize in the City provides a rural fall atmosphere near the edge of Thornton.

The event features a 20-acre corn maze, a mini maze, and a variety of locally grown pumpkins, gourds and “other fall decor,” its website says. It also offers many other attractions, including sand art, a corn launcher, “5-minute escape rooms” and pony rides, according to its website.

The event takes place at 104th Avenue and McKay Road, a short drive east of Colorado Boulevard. It opened for the season Sept. 24. See maizeinthe-

city.com for tickets and other details.

New event down south

In Douglas County, the relatively new fall festivities at Lone Creek Farms include a large array of activities.

Among them are “pumpkin jump pads,” tire swings, a large pedal-kart race track, panning for gemstones, a corn maze and hay wagon rides, according to the farm’s website. And, of course, there are pumpkins for sale.

“Since 2018, we have strived to create a fun, family-friendly environment for the fall season. We are a family-owned business, and from our family to yours, we hope to create memories that will last from year to year,” the website says.

Lone Creek Farms is open from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursdays to Sundays through October.

For tickets, see lonecreekfarms.com. The location has a Franktown address of 3879 N. State Highway 83 and sits in the east Castle Rock area, north of state Highway 86.

Chatfield-area event

Southwest of Littleton in unincorporated Jefferson County, the Pumpkin Festival at Chatfi eld Farms offers a pumpkin patch and corn maze, an antique tractor exhibit by Front Range Antique Power Association, hayrides and an obstacle course, according to the festival’s webpage.

See tinyurl.com/Chatfi eldFarmsFestival for tickets or call 720-865-3500 with questions.

The festival runs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 7-9 at 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, just southwest of Wadsworth Boulevard and the C-470 highway.

The pumpkin patch at Smoky Hill United Methodist Church on Smoky Hill Road in east Centennial featured a Halloween-themed seating area where visitors took photos in fall 2020.

FILE PHOTO BY ELLIS ARNOLD

A steady stream of families came to pick pumpkins Oct. 31, 2020, at Smoky Hill United Methodist Church in east Centennial.

FILE PHOTO BY ELLIS ARNOLD

Pumpkins sit at The Patch, a farm in Elbert County that puts on fall festivities.

People take a ride at The Patch, a farm in Elbert County that puts on fall festivities. The farm sits near the Town of Elizabeth. COURTESY PHOTO VIA FACEBOOK

BREIFS

Art in the Park rescheduled

The city of Brighton rescheduled its annual Art in the Park festival to Saturday, Oct. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Carmichael Park,650 Southern St. The new date was necessary because of bad weather earlier this month.

Artists not previously registered can still sign up at brightonartinthepark.com. The deadline for new registrations is Sept. 30.

This one-day festival will give attendees the opportunity to meet with local, regional, and international artists showcasing their work, enjoy live music, watch artist demonstrations and entertain children with interactive art activities. In addition, food will be available for purchase through food trucks in attendance. The festival is free to the public.

For more information, please visit brightonartinthepark.com or contact David Gallegos, arts and culture coordinator, at 303-655-2176 or dgallegos@brightonco.gov.

Brighton Barktober Fest Sept. 30

Dogs and their family and friends are invited to come paw-ty at the inaugural Barktober Fest from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, at the Brighton Sports Complex, 1111 Judicial Center Drive.

Tickets prior to the event are $10 for adults and $5 for youth ages 17 and under. Tickets at the door are $15 for adults ages 18+ and $10 for youth ages 17 and under. Ticket proceeds will go towards the nonprofit animal rescue organization Soul Dog Rescue.

There will be an off-leash area designated for dogs. Registration and

a waiver form will be required for every dog in attendance. To submit the forms or to learn more about Barktober Fest, click here.

There will be food trucks, live entertainment with a DJ and band and alcohol available for purchase for human adults ages 21 and older.

Contact 303-655-2200 for more information.

Armory Performing Arts Center concerts

The city of Brighton announced its lineup for concerts at the Armory Performing Arts Center, 300 Strong St.

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.

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.

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 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.

Henderson church hosts dinner

Henderson Community Church,12001 Oakland St, will host its 62nd annual roast beef dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. The church will have seating available and a band and dinners will be available for take-out, as well. It will also be an opportunity to come check out our “new” backyard.

Dinners are $15 per person. Questions? Call 303-659-4748 or office@ hendersonchurch.org.

Learn the history of Brighton at Cemetery Walk

Elmwood Cemetery will host its ninth annual Cemetery Walk 1 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at the cemetery, 14800 Old Brighton Road. The event will give residents a peek into the lives of Brighton’s historical leaders, farmers, pioneers and soldiers buried in the cemetery. Volunteer guides will be dressed in period attire to talk about their ancestors and their connection to Brighton.

The event is free to the public. Maps will be available to help guide visitors through the self-guided tour. If you have questions, please contact Cemetery Manager Rhiannon Natali at rnatali@brighotnco.gov.

Car registration now open for Car-nival Palooza 2022

In preparation for the annual trunkor-treat event Car-nival Palooza, the Brighton Recreation Center has opened registration for cars to participate in the event. Car-nival Palooza is scheduled for 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the Brighton Recreation Center parking lot (555 N. 11th Ave.).

Cars are decked out for the Halloween event and participants will be handing out candy to kids. Participants must bring their own candy to give away during the event.

If you’d like to participate, register at www.brightonco.gov/registermycar before Oct, 26.

If you have questions, please contact Katy French, Youth Recreation Coordinator, at 303-655-2209 or kfrench@brightonco.gov.

Winter Market needs artists, crafters

The City of Brighton is seeking unique artists, crafters, and artisan food vendors to participate in a Winter Market during the city’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. The arts and crafts “Winter Market” will be held from 2-7 p.m. Dec. 3 on South Main Street near the city’s Founders Plaza.

No resale, wholesale or direct sales are allowed. Seasonal arts and crafts are preferred. Vendor applications will be accepted until Nov. 25. The fee for a vendor space is $25. Registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis as space is limited.

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Vendors must provide their own tent as well as tables and chairs if needed.

To learn more and to apply, visit www.brightonco.gov/459/TreeLighting-Winter-Market. For more information, please contact Special Events Coordinator Susie O’Connor at soconnor@brightonco.gov.

Arts Commission seeks nominations for arts awards

The Brighton Cultural Arts Com mission is seeking nominations for its 2022 Excellence in Arts Awards presentation at 7 p.m. on Nov. 3, at Eagle View Adult Center, 1150 Prairie Center Parkway.

The commission is asking for nomi nations for masters in the visual arts, performing arts, literary arts and cultural arts in education. The group is also taking nominations for vi sionaries for leaders in the Brighton cultural arts scene and for outstand ing arts volunteers. There is a Beyond Brighton category for individuals, groups or businesses from outside Brighton who have strengthened our community’s cultural arts.

Call for art for Winter Showcase

The city of Brighton Eye for Art program is calling for artists for the 2022 Winter Showcase, a four-month show from Oct. 28 through Feb. 15, at Brighton City Hall, 500 S. 4th Ave.

The Winter Showcase is an opentheme show and a great time to display artwork during the holi day buying season. It may include oil, acrylic, watercolors, graphite

drawings, photography, fused glass, pottery, computer painting, mixed media, jewelry, glass and sculptures.

The deadline to submit artwork is Oct. 11.

For more information, visit the Eye for Art web page or contact David Gallegos, arts and culture coordina tor, at dgallegos@brightonco.gov or 303-655-2176.

Dia de los Muertos art sought for The Armory

The Art at The Armory annual Dia de los Muertos exhibit is seeking local artists to join the show that runs through Nov. 16 at The Armory Per forming Arts Center, 300 Strong St. This exhibit is a collaboration with the Chicano Humanities & Arts Council with support from the Brigh ton Cultural Arts Commission. The Armory will host a reception Oct. 28 featuring entertainment and refresh ments. If you have questions, contact Armory House Coordinator Marcus Garcia at 303-655-2140.

Boards/commissions

The city of Brighton has openings on several of its volunteer boards and commissions. The list includes: Planning commission: Two alter nate members

Board of appeals: Several member openings

Parks and recreation advisory board: One Ward 2 member, two alter nate members and one agriculture/ farming member

Brighton Urban Renewal Author ity: Three /members

Historic preservation commission: Two alternate members and two professional members

Brighton Housing Authority: Two

alternate members

Lodging tax advisory committee: One lodging provider member and two alternate members

District plan commission: One city of Brighton commissioner

Fill out a form online here:www. brightonco.gov/199/Vacancies

Museum volunteers

The Brighton City Museum needs volunteers to help with visitors, research and collection project-based duties.

Call Bill Armstrong, museum spe cialist, at 303-655-2288.

Water audit program

The city of Brighton and Resource Central teamed up to provide a free water audit for businesses and home owner associations. The program aims to help residents and cities increase water use efficiencies and reach conservation 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. COVID-19 rapid tests at the Brigh ton Recreation Center

As part of the Colorado Depart ment of Public Health and Environ ment’s community distribution pro gram, the Brighton Recreation Center is offering free at-home COVID-19 rapid test kits to the public. Come to rec center, 555 N/ 11th Ave., Mondays - Thursdays 5:30 a.m. - 9 p.m., Fridays 5:30 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturdays 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.).

Kits will be made available to the public while supplies last.

Staff will be distributing the iHealth rapid antigen tests (self-col lected lower nasal swab), which have received emergency use authoriza tion by the Food and Drug Adminis tration 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 rep resentation and need help navigating through legal issues.

Volunteer attorneys are available to discuss such topics as family law, civil litigation, property and probate law. Call 303-405-3298 and ask for Legal Self-Help Clinic at least 24 hours in advance.

Sidewalk, curb and gutter program

The city of Brighton’s 50.50 Side walk, Curb and Gutter program is underway. The program helps ease the financial costs of maintenance and replacements, according to a statement. Property owners are re sponsible for that maintenance work. The program halves the replacement costs between the city and the prop erty owner.

The program began in 2004. Last year, it assisted 14 homeowners. 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.

Voters may end ‘lunch shaming’

Proposition on fall ballot could mean free meals for schoolchildren

BY SONIA GUTIERREZ ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS

When Maria Judith Alvarez’ son was in elementary school, he once returned home from school with his lunch number written on his wrist. It was the school’s way of letting Alvarez know that her son owed lunch money.

“They weren’t going to give him any more food until I went to pay off the debt,” Alvarez told Rocky Mountain PBS in Spanish.

At the time, the family only had one car and one cell phone that Alvarez’ husband used most of the time for his job.

“Maybe they tried to get in touch with us with a phone call or a voicemail,” she said, “but with my husband working — you know how some men are — they don’t always answer the phone.”

Alvarez went to the school the following day to pay off the debt and put more money in her son’s account. “I wanted him to feel confident next time he stood in line for a

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more than once or your ballot was returned as undeliverable. You may re-register online or by submitting a paper request.

When will my ballot arrive?

Oct. 17 is the first day that ballots will go out in the mail to registered voters and must all be mailed by Oct. 21. If you want to receive a ballot in the mail, you must register by Oct. 31. If your ballot doesn’t arrive, contact your county clerk.

What if I don’t receive a ballot in the mail?

Contact your county clerk’s office and they will be able to help you.

school lunch,” she said.

If voters approve Proposition FF, the state will create the Healthy School Meals for All Program, which will provide free school meals to students in public schools; provide grants for participating schools to purchase Colorado grown, raised or processed products; increase wages or provide stipends for employees who prepare and serve school meals; and create parent and student advisory committees to provide advice to ensure school meals are healthy and appealing to all students.

A “no” vote on Proposition FF means the current method of funding school meals will continue, where a family of four needs to be making less than $51,000 a year to qualify for free school lunch.

federal government covered the costs of school lunch meals for all students over the last two years. However, that funding expired ahead of the 2022-23 school year and all school districts in Colorado — except for Greeley-Evans County School District 6 — returned to charging students for school lunch, except those who qualified for free or reduced lunch.

This ballot measure would continue that relief families felt for school lunches throughout the state. If passed, it will only impact the schools that sign up for the program.

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Eight years have passed since that happened, but Alvarez said her son still doesn’t like to eat school lunch. “He waits until he comes home to eat,” Alvarez explained.

Her story and the stories she hears from many other moms in the Glenwood Springs are what motivated her to advocate for Healthy School Meals for All, a program that voters will decide on in the upcoming November election.

How do I return my ballot?

Once you’ve filled out your ballot, sealed it in the return envelope and signed and dated the envelope, put it in the mail or take it to one of 400 drop boxes or 350 voting centers. (Most voters drop their ballots off.) Your ballot must be received by 7 p.m. Nov. 8. The Colorado Secretary of State’s Office says ballots should be deliver in person, not mailed, after Nov. 1.

You may sign up to use BallotTrax, and you’ll receive an email, text or both when your ballot is accepted.

What if I want to vote in person?

More than 350 voting centers will open Oct. 24 at the latest (some counties may open earlier). Contact your county clerk for nearby locations and hours where you may vote in person.

The program will be funded by limiting state income tax deductions for households that bring in more than $300,000 a year.

Ashley Wheeland, director of public policy for Hunger Free Colorado, is an advocate of this ballot measure. “We know that when kids have food, they learn, they do better, [have] less behavioral issues and it decreases childhood hunger when school meals are available to any kid who needs it in school,” she said.

As part of COVID-19 relief, the

Polls are open Saturday, Nov. 5; Monday, Nov. 7; and from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 8.

Do I need identification to vote?

If you vote in person or are voting by mail for the first time, you must present identification such as a driver’s license, U.S. passport or other identification on this list.

Where can I find more information?

To register online, check your current registration and get key election information, GoVoteColorado.gov is the place to start. It includes a variety of election information.

Where can I get more information about the state questions on the ballot?

Every election, the Ballot

“If I’m being honest with you, families need to make the hard decision of paying for rent or food,” Alvarez said. “I have four jobs to be able to provide for my children. We all think about the basic necessities: where to sleep, a roof over their heads, what to wear, what to eat. But one of these necessities is always affected to be able to provide fully for them.”

This story is from Rocky Mountain PBS, a nonprofit public broadcaster providing community stories across Colorado over the air and online. Used by permission. For more, and to support Rocky Mountain PBS, visit rmpbs.org.

Information Booklet (known as the Blue Book) is produced by the state. It provides voters with impartial analysis of each initiated or referred constitutional amendment, law or question on the ballot. It includes a summary of the measure, arguments for and against, and a brief fiscal assessment.

Download a copy at bit. ly/2xjpqAd.

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

Hispanic Restaurant Association celebrates Latin American culture

Through food, unity

BY LINDSEY FORD, ALEXIS KIKOEN ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS

Breaking into the restaurant industry can be competitive, confusing and discouraging, especially for Hispanic American chefs and workers. That is where the Hispanic Restaurant Association (HRA) comes in.

The Denver-based nonprofit was founded in February 2021 as a way to help Hispanic individuals navigate and advance through the complexities of the restaurant industry, as well as educate the public about Hispanic culture and food. The organization recruits and connects new chefs with experienced culinary personnel, guides restaurateurs through byzantine processes like the food and beverage licensing system, and ultimately builds leadership skills in the restaurant community.

“You don’t really see a Hispanic chef; you always see Hispanics working in the dish pit or doing prep, so [the Hispanic Restaurant Association] kind of gives us the opportunity to allow people to take steps up in the culinary industry in Colorado,” said Salem Mares.

Mares is the pastry chef at Nomad Taqueria + Beer Garden, located inside Origin Hotel Red Rocks. She said that the HRA helped her “push her limits” when it comes to making food. Marez also explained that the restaurant industry can be very

competitive and people often have little to no support. But she said that that’s not the case with the HRA.

“No one is ever [like], ‘I’m above you,’” she explained. “It’s always, ‘We’re all equal individuals, we all learn from each other, we all gain from one another.’”

John Jaramillo and Selene Nestor co-founded the HRA during the pandemic. Nestor said she and Jaramillo saw a huge need for an organization to help support Hispanic-owned businesses. “Because as you know, the pandemic affected everybody but, especially minority-owned businesses,” Nestor explained. “And us being Hispanic, that’s where it hits home.”

Hispanic Americans experienced tremendous personal and financial loss during the pandemic. A 2021

survey by the Pew Research Center found that more than half of Latino adults knew a family member or close friend who was hospitalized or died from COVID-19. Additionally, the survey found that 49% of respondents or someone in their household either lost a job or took a pay cut during the pandemic.

Additionally, a study by American University’s Center for Latin American and Latino Studies found that Latino-owned businesses were disproportionately affected by the pandemic and that “Latino business owners were more likely to seek, but less likely to receive, funding from non-governmental sources than were white business owners.”

Nestor sees the future of the HRA as the main Hispanic serving institution that helps not only Hispanic people but all people. “We want to educate and elevate our community about what Hispanic cuisine actually is,” she said. “There’s a lot more to it than just tacos.”

The breadth of Hispanic cuisine is on display at Mares’ restaurant. The head chef, Pablo Aya, is passionate about infusing local Colorado food with traditional Mexican dishes.

“I have a really big passion for cooking,” Mares said. “I love messing with different flavors. I love messing with different food. I love putting smiles on people’s faces.”

Mario Martinez, a chef who works alongside Mares and Aya, explained that elk, venison and locally grown produce like microgreens are included in dishes. But Martinez’

favorite dish on the menu is one that reminds him of Mexican heritage: the cricket taco.

Martinez recalled visiting his grandmother’s house and how the first thing she always asked him was, “Mijo, did you already [eat] something?”

“So, in my heart right now … what talks to me is the food,” Martinez explained. “That, you know, you just want to welcome someone with something that you create with love.”

That personal touch is something Mares relates to: “I love giving people food that they’ve never tried before and different flavors that they’ve never tasted, and they can go home and say, ‘Hey, I got to have this today,’” where you touch someone with your food is what boosts my passion for food.”

As a way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, the HRA is launching Hispanic Restaurant Week, which begins Thursday, Sept. 22. Governor Jared Polis even signed a statewide proclamation recognizing the celebratory week. Day one of the festivities includes a Food Truck Festival at 6200 S. Syracuse Way in Greenwood Village. More information is available on the HRA website.

This story is from Rocky Mountain PBS, a nonprofit public broadcaster providing community stories across Colorado over the air and online. Used by permission. For more, and to support Rocky Mountain PBS, visit rmpbs.org.

Salem Mares, a pastry chef, said that the Hispanic Restaurant Association helped her “push her limits” when it comes to making food. COURTESY OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS

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City of Brighton

Public Notice

ORDINANCE NO. INTRODUCED BY: Blackhurst

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AU THORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, WATER ACTIVITY ENTERPRISE REVENUE BONDS (WATER SYS TEM PROJECT), SERIES 2022, TO FINANCE

A NEW WATER TREATMENT FACILITY, PAY ABLE SOLELY OUT OF THE NET REVENUES TO BE DERIVED FROM THE OPERATION OF THE CITY’S WATER AND SEWER FACILITIES; PROVIDING OTHER DETAILS CONCERNING THE BONDS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITA TION, COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH

INTRODUCED, PASSED ON FIRST READING, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED, THIS 20th DAY OF September, 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. BSB1831

First Publication: September 29, 2022

Last Publication: September 29, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

ORDINANCE NO. _______ INTRODUCED BY: Taddeo

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AP PROVING THE SWINK PROPERTY ZONING MAP AMENDMENT FROM ADAMS COUNTY A-3 TO C-3, R-1-A, R-2, AND R-3 FOR AN AP PROXIMATELY 150.586 ACRES OF PROPERTY, GENERALLY LOCATED IN A PORTION OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF BRIGHTON, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO

WHEREAS, Swink Family Farms, LLLP and Alvin W. Swink (the “Owners,”) are the owners of approximately 150.586 acres of property, gener ally located north of East Bromley Lane, south of Southern Street, west of South 50th Avenue, and east of the South 45th Avenue alignment, and more specifically described in EXHIBIT A and shown in EXHIBIT B, attached hereto (the “Property”); and

WHEREAS, on behalf of the Owners, Anna Sparks of Innovative Land Consultants, LLC (the “Applicant,”) has requested approval of the Swink Property Zoning Map Amendment (the “Zoning Map Amendment”) attached hereto as EXHIBIT B and incorporated herein; and

WHEREAS, City Staff used the criteria for a Zon ing Map Amendment as outlined in the Land Use & Development Code (the “LUDC”) for its review and procedures related to the application; and

WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on August 25, 2022, to review and consider the Application pursuant to the applicable provisions and criteria set forth in the LUDC, and provided a recommendation of approval to the City Council; and

WHEREAS, the City Council opened a public hear ing on September 20, 2022 where it conducted its review and considered the Application pursuant to the applicable provisions and criteria set forth in the LUDC; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with the public notice requirements of the LUDC, a Notice of Public Hearing was mailed to all property owners within 1,000 feet of the Property, a public notice was pub lished 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.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brighton, Colorado, as follows:

Section 1. The City Council finds and determines that the proposed 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 sup port 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.

Section 2. The Property is hereby rezoned C-3, R-1-A, R-2, and R-3 as more particularly set forth in Exhibit A and as the Swink Property Zoning Map Amendment as generally shown in Exhibit B.

Section 3. The City Zoning Map shall be amended to reflect the above change.

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.

INTRODUCED, PASSED ON FIRST READING, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED, THIS 20th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 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. BSB1833

First Publication: September 29, 2022 Last Publication: September 29, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

ORDINANCE NO. _________ INTRODUCED BY: Johnston

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AN NEXING TO THE CITY OF BRIGHTON APPROXI MATELY 150.586 ACRES OF CONTIGUOUS LAND, IN A PORTION OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST, OF THE 6TH PRIN CIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. That, pursuant to C.R.S. § 31-12107(1), a Petition for Annexation was filed with the City of Brighton on March 23, 2022, signed by the landowners, Sheryl Lowry, Terry Swink, Sylvia R. Sauer, and Alvin W. Swink representing Swink Family Farms LLLP, and Alvin W. Swink, of one hundred percent (100%) of the territory to be annexed (the “Petition”).

Section 2. That the City Council, at a Regular Meeting on August 2, 2022, passed Resolution No. 2022-89 accepting the Petition as shown in EXHIBIT C as being in compliance with C.R.S. § 31-12-107 (1), and setting the matter of the annexation for a public hearing on September 20, 2022.

Section 3. That at said public hearing, held on September 20, 2022, the City Council found and determined that the applicable parts of C.R.S. § 31-12-101 et seq., “The Municipal Annexation Act” (“Act”), and more particularly, §§ 31-12-104 and 31-152-105, have been met and further de termined that an election was not required under the Act, and that no additional terms or conditions are to be imposed.

Section 4. That notice of the public hearing for the annexation ordinance was published in The Brighton Standard Blade on August 17, August 24, August 21, and September 7, 2022, and no less than thirty (30) days or no more than sixty (60) days prior to the public hearing, as required by C.R.S. § 31-12-108, and a copy of the published notice, resolution of eligibility and petition as-filed were sent by registered mail to the clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Adams County, applicable special districts, and school districts on August 8, 2022, and no less than twenty-five (25) days prior to the public hearing, as required by C.R.S. § 31-12-108.

Section 5. That the annexation by and to the City of Brighton, State of Colorado, of that area, more particularly described in EXHIBIT A and shown in EXHIBIT B, attached hereto, situated, lying, and being in the County of Adams, State of Colorado, to be known as the Swink Property Annexation, is hereby approved.

Section 6. That pursuant to C.R.S. § 31-12-115, rezoning of the property, more particularly de scribed in EXHIBIT A and shown in EXHIBIT B, attached hereto, shall be initiated and completed within ninety (90) days from the effective date of this ordinance.

Section 7. That the territory annexed herein shall be made a part of the Ward 1 territory as shown on the City’s official Ward Map and the map shall be updated to reflect said change.

INTRODUCED, PASSED ON FIRST READING, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED THIS 20TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 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. BSB1834

First Publication: September 29, 2022

Last Publication: September 29, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

ORDINANCE NO. INTRODUCED BY: Pawlowski

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AMENDING ARTICLE 2-10 OF THE BRIGHTON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE CITY OF BRIGHTON CODE OF ETHICS AND CREATING A PROCESS FOR REVIEW OF COMPLAINTS

INTRODUCED, PASSED ON FIRST READING, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED THIS 20th DAY OF September, 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. BSB1832

First Publication: September 29, 2022

Last Publication: September 29, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

BRIGHTON HOUSING AUTHORITY 3-BEDROOM PROJECT-BASED VOUCHER NOTICE OF WAITING LIST OPENING

The Brighton Housing Authority (BHA) will begin accepting applications for its project-based voucher (PBV) program. Applications will be available beginning:

Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at 8:00 A.M. –Friday, September 30, 2022, at 5:00 P.M.

Applications will be available online only at www. brightonhousingauthority.org. Applications will not be available for in-person pickup at BHA offices.

Generally, only applicant families who qualify for a three (3) bedroom unit under BHA occupancy standards will be eligible for placement on the PBV waiting lists. In addition, there will be limited avail ability for families in need of a unit with accessibility features to be placed on the two (2) bedroom waitlist. Any qualified and eligible applications submitted will be placed on the appropriate PBV waiting lists according to current BHA admissions preferences and HUD requirements.

These applications are separate and distinct from the tenant-based voucher lottery program.

If you are a person with disabilities and are in need of a reasonable accommodation in order to apply, please call BHA offices at 303-655-2160 or contact the agency thorough the above listed website.

Legal Notice No. BSB1810

First Publication: September 15, 2022

Last Publication: September 29, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

BRIGHTON HOUSING AUTHORITY HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER (HCV) SECTION 8 LOTTERY

The Brighton Housing Authority (BHA) will begin accepting applications for its Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program. Applications will be available beginning: Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at 8:00 A.M. –Friday, September 30, 2022, at 5:00 P.M.

Applications will be available online only at www. brightonhousingauthority.org.

Applications will not be available for in-person pickup at BHA offices.

All accepted online entries will be held in a pool and drawings will be conducted throughout 2023 for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program by Brighton Housing Authority for the 2023 calendar year. The names drawn will be eligible to apply for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program. Applicants will be notified by mail and will receive instructions to complete the application and eli gibility process. Cards not selected for the 2023 calendar year will be destroyed.

For additional information, go to our website at www.brightonhousingauthority.org.

If you are a disabled individual and require Reasonable Accommodation please contact 303.655.2160.

Legal Notice No. BSB1811

First Publication: September 15, 2022

Last Publication: September 29, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Metropolitan Districts

Public Notice

NOTICE OF VACANCY ON THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS OF PROMONTORY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-3

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Promontory Metropolitan District Nos. 1-3 (the “Districts”), Adams County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 32-1-808, C.R.S., that one or more vacancies cur rently exist on the Boards of Directors of the Dis tricts. Any qualified, eligible elector of the Districts interested in serving on the Boards of Directors for the Districts should file a Letter of Interest with the Boards by 5:00 p.m., on October 10, 2022.

Letters of Interest should be sent to Promontory Metropolitan District Nos. 1-3, c/o WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON, 2154 E. Com mons Ave., Suite 2000, Centennial, CO 80122.

PROMONTORY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-3

By: /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WAL DRON Attorneys at Law

Legal Notice No. BSB1840

First Publication: September 29, 2022

Last Publication: September 29, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Metro Districts

Budget Hearings

Public Notice

NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2023 BUDGET AND 2022 BUDGET AMENDMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2023 has been submitted to the Rocky Mountain Rail Park Metro politan District (“District”). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 via telephone and videoconference. To attend and participate by telephone, dial 650-479-3208 and enter access code 2599 775 7618. Information regarding public participation by videoconfer ence will be available at least 24 hours prior to the meeting and public hearing online at http:// rockymountainrailmd.net.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amend ment to the 2022 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed 2023 budget and the amended 2022 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2023 budget and the amended 2022 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN RAIL PARK METROPOLI

TAN DISTRICT

By: /s/ Russell W. Dykstra, District Counsel

Legal Notice No. BSB1829

First Publication: September 29, 2022

Last Publication: September 29, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

NORTH WASHINGTON STREET WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT PUBLIC NOTICE HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2023 BUDGET

Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the North Washington Street Water and Sanitation District for the ensuing year of 2023. That a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the North Washington Street Water and Sanitation District where same is open for public inspection. That such proposed budget will be considered at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the North Washington Street Water and Sanitation District to be held at 3172 E. 78th Avenue on December 1, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. Any interested elector of the North Washington Street Water and Sanitation District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objec tions thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.

North Washington Street Water & Sanitation District

By: Amerigo Svaldi, Secretary

Legal Notice No. BSB1836

First Publication: September 29, 2022

Last Publication: September 29, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Misc. Private Legals

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO

ADAMS COUNTY COMBINED COURT

Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601

CONSOLIDATED NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

– DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Notice is hereby given that in the following pro ceedings filed in the Court under the Uniform Dis solution of Marriage Act, the Court has found that due diligence has been used to obtain personal service of process within the State of Colorado or that efforts to obtain the same would have been to no avail.

Pursuant to C.R.S. 14-10-107(4)(a), one publica tion of the following shall be published once dur ing the month of September 2022. A copy of the Petition and Summons may be obtained from the Clerk of the Combined Court. Default judgment may be entered against you if you fail to appear or file a response within 35 days of this publication.

Case Number Names of Parties

2022DR628 LEONOR JARAMILLO JIMENEZ VS JOSE RAMON JARAMILLO MAGALLANES

2022DR30607 LESLIE AARON CHAPMAN VS MARYCARMEN CHAPMAN 2022DR30520 KARINA ALVAREZ VS AB NER MANUEL DE LA ROSA MORALES

ALANA PERCY Clerk of the Combined Court

Date: September 22, 2022

By: Madeline Scholl Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. BSB1837

First Publication: September 29, 2022

Last Publication: September 29, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601

CONSOLIDATED NOTICE OF PUBLICATION – ALLOCATION OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Notice is hereby given that in the following pro ceedings filed in the Court under the Uniform Dis solution of Marriage Act, the Court has found that due diligence has been used to obtain personal service of process within the State of Colorado or that efforts to obtain the same would have been to no avail.

Pursuant to C.R.S. 14-10-107(4)(a), one publica tion of the following shall be published once dur ing the month of September 2022. A copy of the Petition and Summons may be obtained from the Clerk of the Combined Court. Default judgment may be entered against you if you fail to appear or file a response within 35 days of this publication.

Case Number Names of Parties

2022DR1122 LISET ADRIANA BANUELOS VS FREDY LUNA TERRAZAS

2022DR30578 NIDIA GRIMALDI MARTINEZ CANALES VS CARLOS DAVID RAMIREZ MAR TINEZ

ALANA PERCY Clerk of the Combined Court

Date: September 22, 2022

By: Madeline Scholl Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. BSB1838

First Publication: September 29, 2022

Last Publication: September 29, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

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DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO

ADAMS COUNTY COMBINED COURT

Environmental Protection Agency, that their 2020 decision had essentially written off urban streams as hopeless.

“This is a historic moment for Colorado. To my knowledge this is the first successful petition from an envi ronmental or environmental justice group” to a state health agency, said Ean Tafoya, GreenLatinos Colorado state director. “Impacted communities are empowered, organized, and part nered with allies. We are committed to using every procedural tool and in every venue available to us to achieve environmental justice.”

Anti-degradation rules that will now apply to the stretches of the South Platte River and Clear Creek put those waters into the “reviewable” category. That rule says polluters seeking a new or renewed water quality permit must make a compelling argument that worsening the conditions of a stretch of river is an unavoidable part of an important economic development or civic improvement.

They must offer this proof even if the given stretch of water is al ready better than EPA water quality minimums. The state rules effectively raise the floor of quality as a stream improves, and says those waters can’t be “degraded” below the new floor.

Decades of intense and expensive cleanup efforts on urban streams like the South Platte, including by Metro Wastewater, have improved water quality and given the river a chance at more fish, wildlife and recreation, the environmental advocates say. The state’s job is to keep pushing for even cleaner water, the environmental co alition who brought the petition said, not to clear the way for backsliding.

The commissioners Tuesday also scolded Molson Coors and others who had spent the hearing arguing against the new protections for stretches of Clear Creek, which passes the Golden brewery, and the South Platte River north of the Denver boundary.

“I am offended that a company that makes its profit and markets its brand off the clean water of this state would work so hard to prevent protections for that clean water,” Commission Chair April Long said, before the

Public Notices

Legal Notice No. BSB1839

First Publication: September 29, 2022

Last Publication: September 29, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given, by Pony Express Mini Storage II located at 180 Bromley Business Pkwy. Brighton CO, 80603, that the contents in 16 units will be sold at auction or otherwise disposed of October 11, 2022 at 10:00 AM.

Legal Notice No. BSB1826

First Publication: September 29, 2022

Last Publication: October 6, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given, by Pony Express Mini Storage II located at 180 Bromley Business Pkwy. Brighton CO, 80603, that the contents in 10 units will be sold at auction or otherwise disposed of October 14, 2022 at 3:00 P.M

Legal Notice No. BSB1827

First Publication: September 29, 2022

Last Publication: October 13, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Notice to Creditors Bruce Gardner,

Case Number: 2022 PR 30706

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 January 25, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

James L. Gardner Personal Representative 76 Green Meadow Rd. Brattleboro, VT 05301

Legal Notice No. BSB1821

First Publication: September 22, 2022

Last Publication: October 6, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC

NOTICE

Estate of ERIC MATT KJELSRUD, M. KJELSRUD, KJELSRUD, KIELSRUD, Deceased Number: 2022 PR 30772

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 January 23, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Shelley Thompson, Esq. on behalf of the Personal Representative for the Estate of Eric Matt Kjelsrud Burns, Figa & Will, P.C. 6400 S. Fiddlers Green Circle, #1000 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 796-2626

Legal Notice No. BSB1819

First Publication: September 22, 2022

Last Publication: October 6, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

final unanimous vote to upgrade the stretches of stream to “reviewable” waters.

Commissioner Jennifer Bock cited “compelling” testimony in favor of stronger protections that came Mon day during the first day of a two-day hearing, from metro residents who use the South Platte River and Clear Creek for fishing, boating and cycling.

Those users joined with the environ mental coalition to argue the urban streams were abused for decades by polluters and developers who paved and contaminated the waterfront. The waters are now recovering and can come back even further if afforded the right protections, and neighbors of the streams say they deserve that chance.

“The Water Quality Control Com mission’s decision highlights that no river is beyond repair. These protec tions recognize decades of work to re store water quality on the South Platte and Clear Creek from the impacts of industrial pollution,” said Josh Kuhn, Conservation Colorado water cam paign manager. “This is an important step toward ensuring all of Colorado’s communities have equitable access to clean water.”

The initial 2020 decision, and a commissioner’s statement at the time that higher protections were reserved for “pristine mountain waters,” infuriated a coalition of dozens of conservation groups and local govern ments, from Colorado GreenLatinos to Trout Unlimited to Denver City Council members. They wrote to Gov. Jared Polis last year arguing that the statewide commission was “prioritiz ing industrial profits over the safety and well being of residents who have been historically disproportionately affected by pollution.”

When the commissioners late in 2021 agreed to set a hearing to revisit the decision, the commission staff told the advocacy groups it was the first time in their knowledge of the com mission’s history that petitioners had successfully forced such a reversal.

This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com. The Colo rado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.

named above, GREETINGS: John Doe

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of KEVIN GEORGE VASU, a/k/a KEVIN G. VASU, a/k/a KEVIN VASU, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30651

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 January 23, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Patricia J. Vasu

Personal Representative 3887 E. 127th Lane Thornton, CO 80241

Legal Notice No. BSB1817

First Publication: September 22, 2022

Last Publication: October 6, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Robert Erso Cogar, a/k/a Robert E. Cogar, a/k/a Robert Cogar, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30703

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 January 23, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

KENDRA HAMILTON Personal Representative c/o Baker Law Group, LLC 8301 E. Prentice Avenue, Suite 405 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. BSB1813

First Publication: September 22, 2022

Last Publication: October 6, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of JANE E. CARLSON, aka JANE ELIZABETH CARLSON, aka JANE CARLSON, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30732

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 January 16, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jody E. Carlson Personal Representative 6440 Newport Street Commerce City, CO 80022

Legal Notice No. BSB1807

First Publication: September 15, 2022

Last Publication: September 29, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS of De-

Case Number: 2022 PR 30746

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 January 16, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

David James Pennetta

Personal Representative 52 South Newbern Way Aurora, CO 80018

Legal Notice No. BSB1804

First Publication: September 15, 2022

Last Publication: September 29, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Glenn Sorensen, a/k/a Glenn R. Sorensen, a/k/a Glenn Richard Sorensen, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30804

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 January 30, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Casey L. Williams, #39117

Attorney for Merri L. Saccoliti, Personal Representative 203 Telluride Street, #400 Brighton, CO 80601

Legal Notice No. BSB1835

First Publication: September 29, 2022

Last Publication: October 13, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of RETA JEAN MOUNGER, a/k/a Reta J. Mounger, a/k/a Reta Mounger, a/k/a Reta Ryan Mounger, a/k/a Reta R. Mounger, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30766

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 January 30, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Attorney for Susanne Chase Melissa Dalla Hammond, Esq., #24527 Chris tian D. Hammond, Esq., #34271 DALLA HAMMOND, P.C. 15016 Elizabeth St.

Legal Notice No. BSB1830

First Publication: September 29, 2022

Last Publication: October 13, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Phillip Maese, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 0266

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 December 29, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Andrea De Leon Personal Representative 4444 Tumbleweed Dr Brighton, CO 80601

Legal Notice No. BSB1815

First Publication: September 22, 2022

Last Publication: October 6, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Yolanda Christiansen, aka Yolanda Moran, aka Yolanda Cuellar, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30747

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 January 16, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Robert Christiansen Personal Representative c/o Schafer Thomas Maez PC 4 Garden Center #200 Broomfield, Colorado 80020

Legal Notice No. BSB1808

First Publication: September 15, 2022

Last Publication: September 29, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jan Watkins a/k/a Jan Steele, a/k/a Jan Jacob, deceased Case Number: 2022PR30604

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before January 22, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Stacey Nickolaus Personal Representative 14661 Sorrel Run Broomfield, Colorado 80023

Legal Notice No. BSB1816

First publication: September 22, 2022

Last publication: October 06, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Name Changes

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public Notice is given on September 19 2022 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Adult has been filed with the Adams County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Mack enzie Serina Becerra be changed to Mackenzie Serina Skywalker. Case No.:22C-1570

By: Alana Percy Clerk of the Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. BSB1825

First publication: September 29, 2022

Last publication: October 13, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

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 10th day of October, 2022 at the hour of 11:30 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 16th day of September, 2022.

Alana Percy Clerk of the District Court

Legal Notice No. BSB1824

First Publication: September 29, 2022

Last Publication: September 29, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ADAMS Division D1 No. 22JV123

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE INTEREST OF:

Jeffrey Aleman, Dailani Luque-Aleman, Maiken Luque-Aleman A Child(ren), and Concerning

Katherine Aleman Cruz, Rogelio Luqe-Rodriguez (AKA Rogelio Luque-Rodriguez), John Doe, Marlin Varga Respondents

S U M M O N S

To the parents, guardian, or other respondents named above, GREETINGS: Marlin Varga 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 October, 2022 at the hour of 9:30 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, Brigh ton, CO 80601.

Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 21st day of September, 2022.

Alana Percy Clerk of the District Court

Legal Notice No. BSB1828

First Publication: September 29, 2022

Last Publication: September 29,

GOVERNOR

Heidi Ganahl,

founder of the nation’s largest pet care franchise, Camp Bow Wow, is running against Jared Polis next month to be Governor of Colorado. Heidi is a mom of four beautiful young children and a mom on a mission to restore common sense in Colorado. As a CU Regent for the past six years, Heidi has been a champion for students, free speech, school safety, and affordability.

Under Jared Polis, Colorado’s crime and drug use epidemic has risen to Under Colorado’s use epidemic unprecedented levels. Colorado has the second highest drug addiction rate and the sixth highest suicide rate amongst kids in the country; 60% of Colorado children cannot read, write, or do math at grade level. “Our kids are in a crisis!” is often heard at large rallies around the state, in support of Heidi Ganahl for Governor.

Colorado’s schools are in rapid decline, with the most affected being schools are rapid those in the major Colorado metro areas (Jefferson County, Denver County, Arapahoe County, El Paso County, etc). Including parents in what happens in the classroom and school-choice is a top priority for Ganahl. Teachers and other public servants have been hamstrung by spending on high-level administrators.

When Heidi defeats Jared Polis on November 8th, she will become the Heidi 8th, first mom to occupy the highest office in the state!

To learn more about Heidi Ganahl and her candidacy for Governor, visit www.heidiforgov.com.