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Pioneer cemetery moves toward landmark status

Colorado to follow Q3 national growth The politics of inflation

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Headstones at the pioneer cemetery in Brighton with pieces lying one the ground on top of them or stacked on top. City Councilors are PHOTOS BY SCOTT TAYLOR considering naming the cemetery a historic landmark.

City Council considering status for one of Brighton’s earliest burial plots

BY SCOTT TAYLOR STAYLOR@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Declaring Brighton’s 1863 Pioneer Cemetery a landmark is a great first step, City Councilors said Nov. 1, but they’d like to see it become a place residents could come and visit.

“I think it’d be nice to find a way to make it accessible,” Mayor Greg Mills said. “But I understand the need to secure it, too.”

Councilors approved the first reading of a plan to designate the small burial plot, at 148th and Bromley Lane, a historic landmark unanimously at their Nov. 1 meeting. It’s west of U.S. 85 and Brighton’s ElmSEE STATUS, P2

A heavily padlocked gate keeps visitors out of a historic Brighton cemetery. City Councilors are considering naming the cemetery a historic landmark.

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Feeling more productive lately? You aren’t alone. The nation had an increase in production of goods and services over the summer that offset declines from earlier in the year. It swung into positive economic territory, according to the federal agency that measures the nation’s economic growth.

Gross domestic product grew 0.6% in the third quarter or an annualized 2.6%, according to the estimate from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

That’s thanks to the U.S. upping trade by increasing oil exports while consumers spent more on health care and other services though at a slower pace than before. The federal government raised defense spending. Wages were up.

But you may not have even noticed that growth, which was adjusted for inflation.

Economic sentiment was mixed because not everything grew.

Residential investment fell 26.4%, with investment in nonresidential buildings declining 15.3%. The Associated Builders and Contractors calls it “the calm before the storm.”

While there is still plenty of uncertainty, Colorado is likely to see a similar growth in GDP, said Brian Lewandowski, executive director of the Business Research Division at the Leeds School of Business, University SEE GROWTH, P12

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Unknown subtance found in Adams County ballot Police investigating white powder in ballot from Thornton drop box

BY SCOTT TAYLOR STAYLOR@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

An unknown substance found in a ballot dropped in a Thornton drop box Nov. 2 has triggered safety protocols at the Adams County Clerk’s Office and an investigation by the Thornton Police, the County sheriff and the FBI. Adams County Public Information Officer William Porter said the suspicious ballot was collected from a Thornton drop box Nov. 2 and taken to the county building in Brighton for processing. An election staff member was preparing to open the ballot envelope when they noticed a white powder leaking from one of the holes in the envelope.

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wood Cemetery The plot is the final resting place for several of Brighton’s very first settlers. Senior Planner Emma Lane said it was the family cemetery for the families of James Blundell and Thomas Donelson, both early settlers in the area. According to Lane, the plot was initially owned

by Mary E. Black, who sold it to Donelson in 1891.

“The property’s history after that is relatively sparse, but the property was annexed into the city in 1987 — 100 years after the city of Brighton’s incorporation,” Lane said.

It was owned by the Donelson family until 2002 when the city of Brighton purchased the plot for $10.

“In 1859, Thomas Donelson and James Blundell came to Denver in search of gold, as many people at the time did,” Lane said. “After failed attempts the men, with their families, settled in the Brighton area in 1860, staking their claims next to each other.”

Their wives were the first to be buried there, Mary Blundell in 1863

“We can’t process that ballot until we confirm it is safe or not, but there was enough of the substance in the envelope that it is presumed to be intentional,” Porter said. “We wanted to be transparent to let people know we have a ballot that is currently in a holding pattern until we discover what this substance is.”

Porter said the substance appeared to be flour but was sent off to a lab to determine just what it is.

Porter said the lab could take up to five days to complete an analysis of the powder to determine if it is benign or something dangerous.

Colorado voters have until 7 p.m.

Nov. 8 to return their ballots to their county clerk for counting. Porter said the incident has not stopped work in Adams County, but it did slow things down on Nov. 2 while clerk crews cleaned and sanitized the Thornton ballot box, the bag that was carrying it to the Clerk’s office, the vehicle that it was transported in, the tray the bag was emp-

tied into and other equipment.

“We had to clean multiple surfaces and ballot boxes and trays and anything that envelope came into contact with,” he said. “We have done a number of things to make sure that everyone, from the administrative side to the public, is safe. Right now, we don’t have confirmation.”

He said all 64 Colorado County Clerks have been notified of the incident and there have been no other instances reported so far.

Things have returned to normal, he said.

“Ultimately, this is why we have security protocols,” Porter said. “We don’t want to allow incidents like this to disrupt our elections. This is the new world we live in with evolving threats. So the biggest thing is, we don’t want there to be a panic.

We want to people to have confidence in the election.”

Colorado ballots are put into secure envelopes by voters before mailing them or putting them in

the drop boxes. Those envelopes contain the voter’s names, addresses and a box where they can sign their ballots. Porter said this envelope contains that voter information and said Thornton police and the FBI have spoken with the voter.

The clerks have not opened the ballot yet, he said. It is currently on hold. If the chemical test of the substance determines it is safe, the ballot envelope will be opened and the ballot processed.

If tests show that it contains a dangerous substance, Porter said the ballot will marked spoiled and a new ballot will be issued to the voter.

“If it is found to be harmful, it will be in law enforcement’s hands and the ballot will be marked as damaged,” he said. “We will still make sure that voter is able to vote, regardless. Our job is to make sure every vote is counted and that will still be the case.”

and Laura Donelson in 1864.

James Blundell left Brighton early in the next decade, returning to the area after becoming ill. He returned in 1884 and died, three years before Brighton was incorporated as a city in 1887.

Donelson stayed, working as a farmer and making bricks.

“Buildings in early Denver and in Brighton were both built with Thomas Donelson’s bricks,” she said. “Most of the men, women and children buried in the cemetery are part of the Blundell and Donelson families or were close friends.

There are many descendants of both Blundell and Donelson families in Brighton still today.”

The last burial in the plot was in 1935.

“The historic pioneer cemetery retains value not only in its heritage as the final resting place for Brighton’s first settlers but also in the architectural stylings of its headstones, which changed over time from the first person interred in 1863 to the last in 1935,” she said.

Lane said that history makes the plot — currently surrounded by a black metal fence and a padlocked gate — a good fit for a historic designation.

“With help from the Parks and Recreation Department and the city’s museum, the pioneer cemetery can be used as an educational tool and as an attraction for residents and visitors,” she said.

“The cemetery will be a place for people to learn about the history of Brighton and its early settlers, some of whom are buried there.”

Councilors agreed, voting to approve their first reading by a 6-0 vote, with Councilors Clint Blackhurst and Mary Ellen Pollack absent from the meeting. The council is scheduled to vote on it a second and final time later this month.

not open yet but people can contact his office to visit. It’s closed because many of the headstones are old and fragile.

“We do not have it open, and we don’t have staff over there,” he said. “We maintain and mow it and take care of it, but if that is something you wish to do we can look into it,” Haines said. “We just don’t have the staff, and it’s kind of off the beaten path.”

Cushing said opening it open might be as simple as letting local historic groups stage cemetery walks and tours.

“We have the cemetery walk at Elmwood, which is really cool,” Cushing said. “Maybe just something like that, where we have a scheduled thing where people can walk through and learn the history. I think it’s super interesting.”

Councilor Ann Taddeo agreed.

Taddeo is also a member of the city’s Historic Preservation group.

She said she abstained from voting when the pioneer cemetery plan was presented to that group so she could vote to approve it as a City Councilor. She suggested asking the city’s museum to work on staffing the cemetery.

Cool history The area is designated in city zoning maps for parks and open space, making it consistent with other uses.

Councilor Adam Cushing wondered if the plot could be opened to the public.

“Are there plans for that? Because with that cool history, I think it would be neat if people could learn some of that history, too,” Cushing said.

Travis Haines, Brighton’s Parks and Recreation director said it’s

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Ukrainian refugee finds his spot fixing cars Despite language barriers and small toolboxes, Eugene is fitting in

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When Russia invaded Ukraine, Yevhen Korotych’s whole town was bombed and his home destroyed. He barely escaped with his two children and his wife.

“I was a mechanical engineer in Ukraine when Russia invaded the first time. They took Crimea, and I lost my career as a mechanical engineer. I thought, what am I going to do?” said Korotych. “So I taught myself how to be a mechanic and became a very successful mechanic in Ukraine — until they bombed us again this year, and I lost my job.”

But they did get out and made their way to the United States. Korotych, 34, goes by Eugene now. When U.S. immigration officials interviewed him and asked if he knew someone in the states, he told them his sister and brother-in-law live in Commerce City. Korotych and his family moved to Commerce City and started to look for work.

That’s when they met Victor Robért and their lives changed Victor Robért is French Creole, originally from Louisiana, and has owned the Christians Brother Automotive in Broomfield for three years. He purchased Christians Brothers Automotive in Commerce City as of August 1.

Like Korotych, Robért had taken a different path to retail car repairs.

Robért worked as a research scientist until he turned 52. He’d spent 20 years researching and developing new therapies for a kind of blood disease where the body produces too many red blood cells.

“So your blood becomes very thick, like syrup. It’s very painful and can be fatal. I spent 20 years researching and developing therapy,” Robért said.

He retired at 52 only to realize he’d made a mistake. His children were still in school and his wife and friends were still working. He began looking for new opportunities, settling on the Christian-based auto shop and purchasing his first franchise.

“I just fell in love with the company, their morality, honesty, and integrity, and they truly care about every owner, every employee, every customer. We are always a phone

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call away if something upset the customer and needs to ahold of the vice president or someone at corporate,” Robért said.

Robért said the automotive industry has a reputation for taking advantage of people.

“Christian Brothers does not take advantage of people. We believe in taking care of our customers. It was founded in 1982 and now 2022 and there are only 258 franchises. They just are very particular where they’re going to put them and who they sell them to,” he said.

Language barriers Robért began looking for help and found Korotych on an internet job site. Seeing Korotych was from Ukraine, Robért asked if he knew English, and he said no.

The pair initially communicated through Google Translate, until they’d set up an interview.

“He came in for an interview with a translator, his brother-inlaw. During the interview, I had a good conversation with him, and I liked him. He was excited about

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Meanwhile, Robert and his service manager began vetting their prospective mechanic. Korotych’s Commerce City sponsor had only good things to say, arguing that despite the language barrier, they would not regret hiring him.

Robért decided to sleep on the decision.

“I never say the phrase God spoke to me, but I woke up. It felt like God had spoken to my heart.

You’ve got to help this familythey’ve been through so much.

Eugene went through two Russian invasions. And Ryan said we have to help this family,” Robért said.

They brought Korotych and his translator back in and offered him the job.

“I just stood up, shook his hand, and I said when you can start? Eugene said, tomorrow,” Robért said.

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Eugene said I want to prove to you that I can do the job,” Robért said.

The toolbox became another hurdle. Korotych bought some -- with the help of his sponsors -- and Robért his staff donated others.

“Eugene has a small toolbox. We called it a Barbie toolbox,” Robért said. “He doesn’t know I’m going to buy him a larger toolbox. He didn’t start out making that much, so I called him, I’m giving you a raise, you deserve more than you’re making.”

Korotych is working full-time five days a week, two nights a week. He’s taking English lessons and learning to speak English.

Robért said his communication has improved within two months since they met him. He can also understand a lot more too.

“I’m excited to work with Christian Brothers,” said Korotych “I admire him for coming here and is doing a great job. It’s just a blessing to have him here in the shop. He’s a positive influence on everybody,” Robért said.

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Fracking may cause health effects, a Broomfield survey says

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As Thornton prepares to vote on a proposed 10-well fracking site at the southeast corner of the E-470 and I-25 intersection, research from the Colorado School of Public Health may point to increased health effects for those living, working and going to school near the wells.

The survey was in response to the development of 84 wells across six different pads in Broomfield. The results said those living within one mile of the wells reported significantly greater frequencies of upper respiratory and acute symptoms than respondents living more than two miles away.

It also found those living within two miles reported that their children experienced significantly greater frequencies of lower respiratory, gastrointestinal and acute response symptoms than those living greater than two miles away.

Though, certain factors impacted the symptoms that were reported, such as the level of concern for odors, noise and air pollution from the development.

Lisa McKenzie, associate professor at Colorado School of Public Health and an author of the survey, explained one flaw with self-reported surveys is bias. People more likely concerned with the development may attribute the pollution to certain health effects.

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people are self-reporting and people have biases,” she said.

She provided an example of someone who is concerned about pollen and has a runny nose. With a perception bias, they may attribute the pollen to their health symptoms.

However, she said 60 epidemiological studies around oil and gas across the United States have been consistent in showing that people living nearest to oil and gas are more likely to have children with adverse birth outcomes, such as low birth weights and premature births.

The studies also show that children with congenital heart defects are more likely to be living near oil and gas wells. The same goes for asthma.

Stargate Charter School sits about 1.5 miles south of the development and Little Lights Christian Early Learning Center is about .5 miles south.

Stargate Executive Director of Academics Kate Sivarajah said the school has no comment on the site.

Arlene Masterson, owner of Little Lights Christian Early Learning Center, did not respond to requests for comment.

Within a half mile of the site, there are 56 parcels and of those parcels, 35 are believed to have residential uses.

The rest are primarily commercial.

Exceeding standards Civitas Resources Inc. bought the land from Sands Partners LLC and will use 3.6 acres to develop 10 wells.

However, the rest of the land plans to be developed as well. A proposal

is awaiting city council approval for 1.3 million square feet of warehouse development next to the fracking site.

According to Thornton Planning Manager Warren Campbell, the proposal exceeds state and municipal standards, which makes headway for its approval.

Some of the emission reduction measures include using electric equipment on site, Tier 4+ fracturing pumps, ongoing 24-hour computerized monitoring, response to Ozone Action Days and early implementation of Leak Detection and Repair inspections.

As well, there will be a water quality testing program to anyone with an available water source within a half mile of the radius of the location and the fluids used will be PFAS-free.

The development is also required to keep the City informed of relevant information through notification and reporting that would not otherwise be required. An annual review, evaluation, and update of the Cumulative Impacts Plan will also be provided.

Mayor Jan Kulmann, who is also an oil and gas engineer, asked for electric fracks, which she said are much quieter and better than Tier 4. McKenzie said noise is a primary complaint of the sites and can interfere with children’s learning at schools.

Health effects During the Oct. 18 study session regarding the topic, Kulmann asked if the proposal is similar to the Broomfield developments and Erika Delaney Lew, assistant city attorney,

said this proposal includes more requirements than the Broomfield agreement.

However, McKenzie said many studies indicate a correlation between oil and gas developments and health effects.

“We know that the total evolved organic compounds coming out (of fracking wells) together have been associated with respiratory symptoms. We also know that people living around oil and gas in other places have complained of things like upper respiratory symptoms, skin rashes, bloody noses and things like that,” she said.

McKenzie said it all comes down to exposure and concentrations. If a child lives near the site and goes to school near the site, there is a potential for 24-hour exposure.

Scientists also know that benzene, a pollutant emitted from wildfires, fueling stations and oil and gas developments, is a carcinogen and the effects are felt from decades of exposure.

High concentrations lead to cancer.

She noted the fracking sites probably don’t have as high of concentrations as the past studies have found.

However, the effects of continuous and repeated low-level exposure to benzene for children isn’t yet known.

After the results of the survey were published, McKenzie said Broomfield county employees did attempt to stop a fracking pad from being installed in Weld County.

“County employees felt the survey results were concerning,” she said.

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here is no doubt that almost universally we have all heard the statement, “Our actions speak louder than our words.”

It’s almost as if it is a given, a truth that cannot be debated. The supporting statementis , “What we do speaks so loudly that others can’t hear what we are saying.” Again, for the past many centuries, it would be hard to dispute this as something other than fact.

If we were to take a contrarian view in the world we live in today, I would suggest that maybe the enormity of words has finally usurped the actions of the people. What do I mean by this?

In today’s world it is so much easier to hide behind our words when we can simply post, tweet, text or email, and although we may be challenged or trolled, we are not really held accountable. We can go on the attack, and then we can pretty much hide.

Standing up for our beliefs is an action, but it doesn’t have to be a violent or argumentative act. Instead, sometimes we find ourselves getting into a verbal arm-wrestling match through back-and-forth rhetoric that only fans the flame of discord. Even with all the information shared with families,

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through the news and through social media, we still have more verbal bullying taking place, written and spoken, that unfortunately can lead to tragic consequences.

What if we truly got back to where our actions really did Michael Norton our speaking? What if more of us stood up to the bullies where others find themselves defenseless or unable to?

What if our actions spoke so loudly that the goodness in our hearts triumphed over the pervasive evil that seems to be growing in our communities? An evil that doesn’t have to exist.

An evil driven by polarization of belief systems whether they be social, political or theological.

We are facing crisis and words coming at us from every angle. Yet instead of finding the solution by coming together, we become further separated because we would rather fight and fight dirty than listen and try to understand, working toward a solution. We have a border crisis, fentanyl

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crisis, inflation crisis, violent crime crisis, education crisis, police crisis, teacher crisis, nursing crisis, physician crisis, first responder crisis, recession crisis, energy crisis, society crisis, divisive crisis, faith crisis, employment crisis, and yet instead of us all stepping up to try and take action to bring us closer, the words we choose and socialize with only drive us further apart.

So, which is speaking louder today, our actions or our words? Those words we hide behind via texts, posts and emails? Those words we hide behind that deface public property? Or is it our action or inaction to do what is right, even in the face of conflict and adversity?

Look, I have family and friends who are on all sides of the spectrum around these problems. Some are on very extreme sides and others are centrists. And for me, I may even be accused of having my words speaking louder than my actions as I write this column each week. Yet, my action is actually writing this column with the intent of urging us all to find common ground and a middle that makes us better together. There will be no victory where one side completely

convinces the other side that their way is right, this will never happen. However, we can get closer and simply agree to disagree more often.

What can happen is that our actions of love, kindness, justice, mercy, gentleness, generosity, understanding, cooperation, unity and togetherness prove that we are still the United States of America, and that we stand better together than we do when we stand apart.

How about you? Are your words or actions speaking louder these days? Knowing that this column will absolutely rub some the wrong way, at least initially, my hope is that my intended actions and my words lead us all to a better place. I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@ gmail.com, and when our actions and words speak so loudly that they call us all together, 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.

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he 13,500 solar modules sandwiched by hillsides of sagebrush, pinyon and juniper near Glenwood Springs capture the

eyes.

It’s the four shipping containers of lithium-ion batteries, capable of five megawatts of storage, that will briefly set a new high mark for Colorado.

Battery storage is coming on in Colorado. This project narrowly eclipses the previous record in Colorado set four years ago. Late next spring, the 275 megawatts of battery capacity planned by Xcel Energy at Pueblo and in Adams County will dwarf this record of 5 megawatts. More yet will be coming after that.

We need storage to complement the intermittency of the renewables but also because this makes economic sense. This transition to an energy system with fewer emissions has so far slowed or stopped increase costs in prices of electricity. If only we could be so lucky with organic food.

Storage capacity within Colorado will rise significantly in the next five years. Imagine driving on Interstate 70 across the Great Plains into Denver.

In the city’s western suburbs, the highway rises slightly. In this analogy

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with battery storage, we’re still in the suburbs. Lying immediately ahead is the sharp rise to Floyd Hill with plenty of uphill beyond.

Mike Kruger, the chief executive of Colorado Solar and Storage Association, a trade organization, rejects this analogy.

Allen Best Instead of uphill struggle, he describes downhill glide.

Lithium-ion storage will expand, he explained, because of rapidly declining costs that parallel those of solar panels a decade before.

In his view, we’re about to descend from Loveland Pass.

“Imagine the tiniest thing you can think of,” Kruger said at a Colorado Renewable Energy Society webinar.

“That’s storage in Colorado today.

Now think of the biggest thing you can think of. That will be energy storage in the future.”

All of Colorado’s larger utilities plan significant storage but in somewhat different ways. Platte River Power Authority recently received 31

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bids for various non-carbon generation and storage proposals in and near the four communities it serves in northern Colorado. For example, Estes Park, whose frightened residents had to flee in 2020 as two megafires approached, might need both storage and solar panels if power deliveries get interrupted.

Wildfire threat also figures into the solar and storage at the college campus near Glenwood Springs. Should outside power be cut off, students could shelter in place.

Colorado Springs Utilities, the state’s fourth largest utility, is soliciting bids for batteries with 400 megawatt-hours of storage to become operational in 2024. Utilities spokesman Steve Berry predicts growing importance of battery storage as long as the technology becomes increasingly cost-effective, efficient and reliable.

“Battery storage will help us better manage the intermittent characteristics of renewable energy, but it will also provide greater grid resiliency, help insulate customers from market volatility, and help us modernize our grid for emerging technologies,” he says.

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ning - to see batteries in homes and businesses. In a program called Power+, Holy Cross has assisted in placing batteries at 68 homes and businesses.

Supply chain issues have 122 still on the waiting list. It is doing this partly to learn how to draw on these batteries to meet peak demands, such as when the snowmaking guns at Aspen and Vail power up as temperatures dive during November evenings.

Now come state and federal programs that Kruger describes as a “really amazing confluence of incentives” via tax rebates. A new Colorado law will award an income tax credit equal to 10% of the purchase price for storage systems purchased in 2023 and 2024. The systems are also exempt from sales tax. The federal Inflation Reduction Act provides an even bigger tax incentive of 30%.

Xcel customers will be eligible for additional incentives next year: $500 per kilowatt of storage up to 50% of the cost of the battery and $800 per kilowatt for Income-qualified (up to 75% of the cost of the battery) Supplies of batteries remain tight, but manufacturing capacity has been

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Less-obvious signs point to possible COVID-19 upsurge Omicron-targeted vaccines are available

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The omicron variant is causing milder illnesses than earlier variants of COVID-19, but Elizabeth Carlton implores Coloradans not to underestimate it.

“It still killed a lot of people,” said Carlton, an associate professor at the Colorado School of Public Health. “So it’s no joke.”

Coronavirus data watchers see signs of a possible upswing in COVID-19 cases in the coming months and are working to minimize the impact of upswing on Colorado’s health care system by imploring residents to stay up to date on vaccinations and to take prudent measures to protect others if they become ill.

Reported COVID-19 cases plateaued in the past several weeks.

There are less than 900 cases across the state, down from surges in excess of 3,000 cases in June and more than 20,000 in January.

Colorado is also far from the bed

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crises hospitals weathered during some of the worst months of the pandemic. In late October, roughly 3% of hospital beds were in use by coronavirus patients, according to Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment data.

But the numbers don’t tell the whole story, Carlton said.

“Reported cases are the tip of the iceberg,” Carlton said.

The percent of tests coming back positive has jumped up from around 5% in early October to about 9%.

And wastewater data from the Denver area also indicates the virus is more prevalent.

Carlton doesn’t know for sure what’s causing it, but after two years, pandemic restrictions have loosened everywhere. The way people “mix” with each other is different.

“Not just school, but all the ways people gather is probably closer to pre-pandemic levels than it has been before,” Carlton added.

Spikes have been tracked in the fall and it is unclear exactly why, she said. It could be that the colder weather leads people to gather more indoors. Or it could be due to changes in humans’ immune system

at this time of year.

With flu cases typically rising around the same time of year, health officials are doubling down on their messaging about vaccines and haven’t ruled out that a more severe version of coronavirus can appear, as strains have in the past.

New shots can protect self, vulnerable Coloradans Coronavirus vaccines don’t always stop the illness, but they may prevent a serious case that requires hospitalization. Vaccines also help protect people who cannot take the vaccine, like those who have imparied immune systems. Health officials recommend a mindset that minimizes risks for exposure to oneself and others.

“People who are at higher risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19 or who interact with people at higher risk should consider their individual risk, which may include taking additional precautions such as masking and avoiding crowded public spaces,” said a statement from the Colorado State Joint Information Center.

People at high risk of becoming seriously ill from COVID include

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those older than 65, people who are medically obese or overweight, people with other medical issues.

For those who are infected, Paxlovid, an oral antiviral pill that targets COVID-19, is available.

Another form of treatment is “monoclonal antibodies,” which are given as infusions, either through an IV or through injections, like with a vaccine. They help a person’s immune system recognize and respond to the virus.

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Laurel was born in Oakland, California May 8, 1944 to Virginia Payton and Bjarne Mathias Olsen.

She was married to Herbert Ryde Swarr August 23, 1963. Together they moved to Brighton, Colorado to start their family.

and Morgan were her pride and joy and she considered them her own “gifts from God”. She spent many years attending school activities, sporting events, volunteering as room mom and leading the Booster Club. She was her boys’ and grandkids biggest fan.

Laurel’s life centered around her family and serving the community. At School District 27J she was the School Board President for nearly a decade in the 80’s and 90’s and also worked with special needs students at Brighton High School. She loved working with each one and felt that they taught her so much.

Laurel is survived by her husband Herbert, sons Eric (Vicki), Luke (Sandy) and Morgan (Tina), her beloved grandchildren Jerrett (Valerie), Mason, Kaden, Tyler (Sarah and great-granddaughter Abigail), Andrew (Allison), Matthew, Austin, Allison and Alayna and her special nephew Bryce Olsen.

Her friends Theresa and Jim Hood, Sidney Linzmaier, Diann LaVere were very dear to her heart. She was preceded in death by her parents, much loved Aunt Lorraine Poulson, Aunt Norma and Uncle Leif Olsen and brother Bruce Olsen.

During her years as an active member of the 1st Presbyterian Church of Brighton she started the Courtesy service, providing meals for the ill in the community. She also served her church as an Elder and Deacon and by organizing Mother-Daughter Banquets and Women’s Association activities.

Laurel was known for her generosity and warm heart. She loved others deeply but fiercely loved her family. Her sons Eric, Luke

As testimony to Laurel’s heart, she has requested in lieu of flowers to “please do something for someone in need, check on your neighbor, visit someone who is lonely, give to a food bank, or donate a coat for child in need.” 1 Corinthians 13:1-13.

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Off with the team uniforms and into every costume imaginable

Jayden Perez, left and Daniel Hoodak meet at third (or is that first?) base during an Oct. 31 costumed softball/baseball game at Riverdale Ridge High School. Players ran the bases counterclockwise.

It was off with the team uniforms and into every costume imaginable Oct. 31 at Riverdale Ridge High School.

When was the last time you saw something like this? A scarecrow (Ty Thompson) successfully tags out a banana (Caden Beall-Steiner) during an Oct. 31 game involving players from Riverdale Ridge’s softball and baseball teams.

Players from the school’s softball and baseball teams -attired in everything from hot dogs to a priest’s smock to a hu-

Riverdale Ridge’s Zoie Linville takes her swings Oct. PHOTOS BY STEVE SMITH 31 on her school’s softball field.

man hot dog to a policeman to a farmer -- took to the softball field for some Halloween fun.

Players ran the bases counter-

clockwise.

The teams carved pumpkins before the game and handed out Halloween candy afterward.

Big send-off for Thimmig student, big Tampa Bay Bucs fan

BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

THORNTON – Members of the Brighton, Commerce City and Thornton police departments were on hand at Thimmig Elementary School Nov. 3.

Students from all three 27J Schools’ high schools – Riverdale Ridge, Brighton and Prairie View – lined Thimmig’s hallways. So did members of Prairie View’s band.

Outside waiting their turn in the celebration were an ambulance crew, the South Adams County Fire Department, two school mascots, 27J School District administrators and a 27J Schools board of education member.

And a lot of Dorian Hernandez’s classmates and friends, many of whom he sees in the hallway as he rolls by in his wheelchair. They were in the halls at first, then crowded into the school gym.

Big trip Hernandez. a second-grader at Henderson’s Thimmig Elementary, suffers from leukodystrophy, a genetic disease affecting the tissue that bundles nerve fibers connected to nerve cells in the central nervous system. A statement from 27J Schools said the 7-year-old has “already outlived his doctors’ estimated life expectancy.”

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ramping up and prices should fall.

Globally, capacity grew by a third last year to reach 600 gigawatt-hour in manufacturing capacity. Wood Mackenzie, a

He’s also a big fan of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League and, perhaps, a bigger fan of the Bucs quarterback, Tom Brady.

Dream On 3, an organization that grants sports-related wishes to youngsters with life-altering conditions, nominated Hernandez and his family for a special trip over the weekend. It included a limo ride to the Gaylord Hotel near Denver International Airport and a trip to Tampa Bay, Florida, over the weekend. It included a chance to go to a Bucs’ practice and to go to the Bucs’ game against the Los Angeles Rams Nov. 6.

Dream On 3’s Noelle Colligan presented Dorian with his own Tampa Bay jersey and his own number, 22.

School Principal Cindy Ritter read a number of tributes from Hernandez’s classmates.

“You’re kind. You’re funny. You have soft hair. You’re good at basketball,” she read. “You’re a big fan of Tom Brady. You care about people.

You’re aware of other people and of students’ needs.

“You have an infectious laugh.”

“He’s a rock star at school every day,” said Hernandez’ mother, Andrea. “It’s amazing to have such a wonderful school that loves and supports him. It’s great. He’s always liked football. He’s always loved Tom Brady. We record games, and consultant, reports 3,000 gigawatt-hours being planned or under construction.

In “The Big Fix,” Aspen-reared Hal Harvey and co-author Justin Gillis describe how scaling up of industrial process has caused prices of everything from Model T’s to computer chips to tumble. They call it “the learning curve.” The most recent examples were

27J School board member Tom Green, far left, and cheerleaders from Prairie View High School lead the applause for 7-year-old Dorian Hernandez during a send-off event at PHOTO BY STEVE SMITH Thimmig Elementary School Nov. 3.

‘Soaking it in’ Young Dorian didn’t go on the weekend trip without some prep work ahead of time.

“He does understand what he’s about to do. We’ve been reading books about the stadium (Raymond James Stadium),” Andrea Hernandez said.

“He knows that he’s going to get to go to the stadium and watch them play.

He’s soaking it in.”

Once the assembled parents and press got their pictures, it was time for Hernandez and his family to head

for the limo ride to the hotel and the beginning of his weekend. The limo left the school parking lot with an escort of police department motorcycle officers and squad cars, plus the South Adams County Fire Department.

“When we learned about your adventure, we couldn’t contain our excitement for you,” Ritter said. “We knew that you were truly deserving of this privilege.”

“It was so overwhelming. But overwhelming with happiness,” said Andrea Hernandez. “It was amazing that everyone came out here for him.”

wind and then solar.

Cheaper lithium-ion batteries alone will not alone allow Holy Cross and other utilities to realize their goals of 100% emissions-free electricity by 2030. We also need longer-term storage.

Options include molten salt, hydrogen and pumped storage-hydro, the latter a technology use in Colorado since the

1950s that remains the state’s largest “battery.” Nuclear and geothermal are other options. All will take time to deploy. Likely a decade.

For now, it’s time to charge the batteries.

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Celebrating Native American Indian Heritage Month in November is a pathway to honoring Indigenous people year-round

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he Denver area today is a hub for Native Americans.

It was approximately between 1945 and 1965 when Native Americans found Denver to be a desirable place to find work, said Cheryl Crazy Bull, president of the Denver-based American Indian College Fund.

This time period is known as the Relocation and Termination period, when Native Americans were removed from reservations and relocated to urban areas, Crazy Bull said.

Awareness of the plight of Native American communities rose in the 1960s and `70s, and this included concern for the lack of representation and visibility of tribal members in every corner of American life, Crazy Bull said.

“We saw a desire in Native American communities to create pathways for more people in public to see us,” Crazy Bull said. “Native American Heritage Month and Indigenous Peoples’ Day emerged out of a desire for that kind of visibility.”

In 1990, President George H. W. Bush established Native American Indian Heritage Month, which is celebrated every November.

“Native American Indian Heritage Month is a focused educational time,” Crazy Bull said.

‘Our own way of knowing the world’ Crazy Bull grew up in South Dakota and takes pride in being a citizen of the Sicangu Lakota nation, part of the Seven Council Fires. Each of the Council Fires is made up of individual tribal bands, based on kinship, dialect and geographic proximity.

“Indigenous people have our own way of knowing the world and our own knowledge system focusing on kinship and relationships,” Crazy Bull said. “We believe in generosity and industriousness, and being responsible in our actions and the gifts that people bring to us in their talent.”

How to celebrate Native American Heritage Month The American Indian College Fund offers a number of ways to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. It begins with IndigeBration, an exclusive virtual concert. The celebration continues with a month-long Facebook challenge that includes a Walk and Learn event, an instructional SEE HERE, P11

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social dance video, book clubs, watch parties and panels. Crazy Bull will cap the celebration month with a live discussion.

Recognizing Native Americans during Thanksgiving “A lot of people have come to learn that the history behind Thanksgiving dinner (and) the stories we learned in school, are not exactly correct,” said NancyJo Houk, chief marketing and development officer for the American Indian College Fund. “I think it’s wonderful that people are starting to hear and understand that the truth behind the story of Thanksgiving isn’t what we all thought that it was.”

Houk said there are ways to celebrate the holiday while also honoring Native Americans. She suggests reciting a land recognition or incorporating a traditional native dish to the meal. The college fund also provides resources of accurate history to share and discuss during the meal.

Beyond Native American Heritage Month The idea is that Indigenous people will be honored beyond the month of November. That starts with research and self-education,

Crazy Bull said. Her suggestions include taking advantage of opportunities to meet people of different cultures at social gatherings, work or club meetings. She said to also pay close attention to how Native American people are represented in schools, and take note of historical references in coursework to ensure there is representation of Indigenous peoples, Crazy Bull said.

Additionally, the Front Range boasts many nonprofits that serve Indigenous communities across the U.S. that people can learn more about. For example, the American Indian Science and Engineering Society on the University of Colorado-Denver campus and the American Indian Academy of Denver. And, there’s the Native American Rights Fund based in Boulder and Longmont’s First Nations Development Institute.

There’s also the American Indian Academy of Denver, a free charter school focused on student-driven STEAM curriculum that was established to support Native American and Latinx students.

It provides a “learning in an environment where children get a lot of opportunity to honor their Indigenious community,” Crazy Bull said.

Also in Denver, the city and county’s Commission of Indian Affairs “strives to support visibility of Native people in Denver,

and also legislation,” Crazy Bull said, adding that “Colorado itself has passed some laws that were really important, like banning mascots, (and) legislation supporting tuition support of members of tribes.”

For the arts, Crazy Bull points to the North American Indian Cultures exhibition hall at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and the Denver Art Museum’s Indigenous Arts of North America gallery. Both offer opportunities to experience Native American culture any time of the year.

Another resource is the NativeLands app, which helps people discover what lands were the traditional homes of specific Indengous peoples.

Other suggestions to celebrate and honor Native Americans include learning how to cook traditional native foods and supporting Native American-owned businesses, such as Denver’s own Tocabe, an American Indian eatery. There are also volunteer opportunities with organizations such as the Denver Indian Resource Center, the Denver Indian Center or Spirit of the Sun. “In the U.S., there’s this practice of trying to celebrate diversity in framed ways, so Native American Heritage Month is an example of that social practice of drawing attention to groups of people by setting aside time for them to be recognized,” Crazy Bull said.

Cheryl Crazy Bull is a citizen of the Sicangu Lakota nation and serves as the president and CEO of the American COURTESY PHOTO Indian College Fund.

“But we are here everyday. And we view Native American Heritage Month as just an opportunity to showcase the different accomplishments and different challenges Native Americans face.”

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Coloradan organizing national Christmas ornament drive for Marshall Fire victims Operation Christmas Ornaments from Near and Far hopes to provide 12 ornaments each to 500 Colorado families

BY RYLEE DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Two years ago, Carolyn Nicolaysen rallied friends and family members to collect and donate homemade Christmas ornaments to families impacted by wildfires in Oregon, where her daughter lives.

Since then, Nicolaysen founded the Facebook group Operation Christmas Ornaments From Near and Far, and this year is collecting ornaments from folks across the country to donate to victims of the Marshall Fire.

The group accepts handmade ornaments from across the country and beyond — they received one donation from Japan this year — and organizes them into dozen-each sets before working with local organizations to distribute the ornaments to affected families.

Carol Burton, a Colorado resident, is heading up the local charge to get ornaments to Marshall Fire victims

Handmade ornaments made by a member of Operation Christmas Ornaments Near and Far.

this year, and said that she and Nicolaysen found that the sentimental value of Christmas ornaments makes losing them in a natural disaster especially painful.

“From with talking to people, one of the things people really missed after a disaster were their Christmas ornaments and all of the

memories tied up in those,” Burton said.

The group – which now contains over 700 members — had a goal to collect 6,000 ornaments for 500 families impacted by the Marshall Fires.

On Oct. 27, Nicolaysen posted to say that reached their goal for the year, but are still accepting donations of

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ornaments for Marshall Fire victims and victims of other tragedies, including the tornadoes that damaged parts of Kentucky last year.

Folks interested in donating or receiving Christmas ornaments can join the group by searching ‘Operation Christmas Ornaments from Near and Far’ on Facebook.

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of Colorado. They’ve been tracking Colorado’s GDP since 2005, and Colorado’s economic change has been very similar to the nation’s.

“Colorado directionally moved with the U.S. 86% of the quarters (up or down),” Lewandowski said in an email. “I do expect Colorado’s GDP to be up in Q3, and I expected the growth to exceed the nation.”

He also charted 17 years of GDP data for The Colorado Sun, comparing quarterly changes by the state and U.S.: “Our job growth and income growth has been outperforming,” he added.

As What’s Working readers may recall from last week’s report, Colorado continues to add jobs, even if it’s at a slower rate than earlier in the year. Historically, the state’s labor force is one of the largest it has ever been.

Income continues to rise, according to monthly estimates from the U.S. Census Business Establishment Survey and state labor department.

Colorado’s average hourly pay has increased 10.9% since January 2021 to $34.43 in September. In the same period, U.S. wages have grown 8.4% to $32.46.

Area economists however have already said job growth will continue to slow in Colorado.

“The annual employment totals for 2022 will be deceptively stellar,” said Gary Horvath, a Denver-based economist at Cbre.co in his monthly economic update. “During Q1, Colorado employment was strong and broad-based. By Q4, minimal growth or job losses will be more common as the country moves into a recession. The slowdown will carry into 2023.”

Colorado is not without job losses In the past two months, three companies have filed notices with the state warning that layoffs are on the way, as part of the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification.

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shareholders it would cut half of its workforce “to conserve capital,” or 508 jobs, reported FierceWireless.

• Chord Energy, the result of Denver’s Whiting Petroleum Corp and Houston’s Oasis Petroleum merger in July, will lay off 104 workers in December due to its decision to close the office at 1700 Lincoln St. in Denver.

• Planterra, a plant-protein food maker owned by JBS, is closing its corporate office in Lafayette and manufacturing plant it opened in Denver less than a year ago, The Denver Business Journal reported.

Approximately 121 employees will lose their jobs after meatpacker JBS decided to end its foray into plant protein. The layoffs are expected to be completed in December, according to its WARN letter.

Colorado inflation gets political Inflation has become a political issue, which I tackled in a story earlier this week. It investigated the data behind one candidate’s claim that Colorado has the nation’s highest inflation rate, at 16%. The number came from a Republican committee report that looked at the 21 months since President Joe Biden took office. It also put Colorado in an eight-way tie with Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming for the highest inflation over that period.

But the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which tracks inflation via the consumer price index, does not track the rate by each state. It doesn’t have the budget to be that detailed, apparently. Instead, BLS tracks inflation by subregion — and that includes splitting up the U.S. into nine census divisions or by 23 metro areas. The Republican report used the nine census divisions.

In checking with area economists on how they calculate the Colorado rate, they lean toward the DenverAurora-Lakewood rate, which is one of the 23 metro areas where more detail is provided.

“In Colorado we can rely on the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood CPI, but for states like Utah and Wyoming they may have to defer to regional or census division CPI,” said Ryan Gedney, senior economist with the state Department of Labor and Employment. “To the best of my knowledge, there are no real substitutes for state-level measures of inflation.”

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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis unveiled his fiscal year 2023-24 budget proposal on Nov. 2 as constitutionally required, warning that the legislature will have little money available for new spending when it reconvenes in January and that the state needs to beef up its reserves given the strong possibility of a national economic downturn.

“There’s very little room in this budget for new programs,” Polis told reporters during a news conference at the governor’s mansion in downtown Denver. “We need to maintain strong reserves, more than ever before, in the face of global economic uncertainty. Otherwise, the legislature will be in a position to make major slashes to the budget should a recession occur.”

The proposal — which focused on public safety and affordable housing but doesn’t continue all of the government fee relief adopted by lawmakers this year — comes a week before the Democrat hopes to win reelection to another four-year term.

Polling indicates he’s headed toward victory.

The $40 billion-plus budget plan for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023, will be presented to the legislature in the coming weeks, which will decide how much — or how little — of the governor’s wishes to pursue. If

Republicans win back power in the Colorado General Assembly — it’s possible they secure a majority in the Senate — the likelihood of state lawmakers going along with Polis’ proposal will be greatly diminished.

Here are six big takeaways from Polis’ plan: A $2.2 billion rainy day fund The governor’s proposal calls for setting aside 15% of the state’s budget, or $2.17 billion, as a reserve that can be used as a rainy day fund.

“We don’t recommend record reserves for fun,” Polis said. “We recommend record reserves because of great global (economic) uncertainty.

There’s a risk of greater uncertainty and we need to prepare for that. Not always a fun thing to do, but it’s a fiscally prudent and a sound thing to do.”

The legislature’s Joint Budget Committee, a bipartisan panel that drafts the state budget, was told in September by nonpartisan legislative staff and the governor’s office that the risk of a recession is high.

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Given high inflation rates, some JBC members have complained that the TABOR cap is lagging and thus constraining the budget, a problem that compounds over time as inflation keeps rising. There is interest among lawmakers in decoupling inflation from the TABOR cap

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formula, but Polis said Tuesday he wasn’t aware of such a push and thus couldn’t comment on it.

“I would really recommend that if legislators have ideas for new programs, they offset them by eliminating or reducing (existing) programs,” Polis said Tuesday. “If legislators from both sides of the aisle have ideas we can work with them to find potential offsets if they can show that their ideas will drive success more for the state of Colorado.”

The legislature this year spent $45 million to delay implementation of a new, 2-cent-per-gallon fee on gasoline purchases enacted through a measure championed by Polis and Democrats at the Capitol in 2021. The bill raised more than $5 billion over 11 years for transportation projects.

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The governor and Democrats used the $45 million to pause the fee until April. Polis’ budget proposal unveiled Tuesday didn’t include money to keep it going beyond then.

(The fee is set to go up to 3 cents per gallon in July.)

Polis said Tuesday that he’s “very open” to extending the gas fee delay.

“I think what we, as well as the legislature, will want to see is where are gas prices,” he said. “We’re very open to any and all the relief that the legislature is willing to consider.

And we have some time before the legislative session to look into that.”

Colorado businesses are required to begin charging a 10-cent fee on plastic and paper bags starting in January. The governor’s proposal didn’t include any relief for that new charge.

Polis’ plan does call for setting aside $8 million to continue making it nearly free for people to start businesses in Colorado, as well as to reduce background check fees for people becoming licensed child care providers or trying to expand a child care business.

More K-12 dollars, but college tuition would go up The governor’s budget proposal calls for a $705 million increase in K-12 education funding, which would represent a 3% reduction in the budget-stabilization factor, the Great Recession-era deficit owed to Colorado schools.

The spending would represent an

increase in the state’s average perpupil funding by $861.

“We need future (tax revenue) forecasts and to see what the money is,” he said, “but we would be hopeful that with this budget we would be able to do an additional buy down (of the deficit) the following fiscal year.”

When it comes to higher education, Polis is recommending the legislature spend $86 million. That would lead to a tuition increase at state-run institutions of about 4%.

The governor also wants the legislature to spend $6 million to extend an initiative offering children free sessions with a mental health care provider, known as the “I Matter” program.

State employees The governor’s budget proposal calls for a 5% raise for all state employees, with targeted base pay increases for workers at agencies that are struggling to recruit workers.

“Department of Corrections, our 24/7 facilities, State Patrol, we have significant increases in the 10% to 15% range,” the governor said.

The budget specifically calls for $7.3 million to boost state trooper pay.

Affordable housing and public safety The governor wants the legislature to spend $42.1 on public safety, specifically aimed at combating car theft and recruiting and retaining officers.

The proposal calls for spending $12.6 million over two years to boost car theft-prevention technology and support task forces and prosecutors in areas of the state where car theft

has been particularly bad. More than $5 million would go under the governor’s plan to bolster the state’s investigative capacity, including through the creation of two new Colorado Bureau of Investigations units that would have an emphasis on fentanyl investigations and for an expansion of the state’s toxicology lab.

The governor also wants to spend $38.3 million on wildfire prevention and response, including $13.8 million on bolstering seasonal aerial resources and to purchase a second firefighting helicopter for the state, as well as $3.2 million to boost the state’s fire investigations capability.

Polis wants the legislature to spend $15 million on public-private affordable housing projects, including a plan to build 80 affordable housing units on state-owned land near Vail.

TABOR refunds In this Nov. 3, 2015, file photo, the gold-covered dome on the state Capitol shines in the late afternoon sun in downtown Denver. (David Zalubowski, AP Photo, File) It’s possible that the legislature will have a lot of money in excess of the TABOR cap to refund to taxpayers again this year. That’s where the money came from for those $750 or $1,500 checks you received in the mail in recent weeks.

Legislative Council Staff expects revenue above the TABOR cap to be $3.63 billion in the current 2022-23 fiscal year, while the governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting expects the cap to be exceeded by $1.9 billion in the current fiscal year.

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The governor’s budget proposal Tuesday did not include plans for how to refund that money.

If the legislature doesn’t act, the money would first be refunded by reimbursing local governments for property tax exemptions for seniors and disabled veterans. Then, if there’s still TABOR surplus, the state income tax rate would be temporarily slashed. Finally, if there’s still money to be refunded, it would be distributed through checks to taxpayers based on six income tiers, with higher earners getting a larger refund and lower earners getting a smaller refund.

The legislature and Polis last year changed the final refund mechanism to make the checks flat — $750 for single filers and $1,500 for joint filers. Polis didn’t commit to trying to pass that change again should there be enough TABOR surplus this fiscal year or next for checks to be sent out.

“My priority would be to reduce the income tax rate,” he said Nov. 2.

The governor now has to present his budget to the JBC on Nov. 15.

Amendments to his proposal are due to the committee Jan. 2.

The next economic and tax revenue forecasts will be presented to the JBC by the governor’s office and nonpartisan staff Dec. 20.

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

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BRIEFS Water tank christened City of Brighton officials cut the ribbon Nov. 1 on its new, 2 million gallon elevated tank at Water Tower Park. It’s in operation -- two months ahead of schedule -- storing treated water for the city. Construction started in June 2021.

A city statement said the new tank “adds support to the existing five water storage tanks that are used to store treated water from the water treatment plant prior to distribution to customers.”.

“This new tank supports our growing city, but most importantly,

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Dia de los Muertos art sought for The Armory The Art at The Armory annual Dia de los Muertos exhibit seeks local artists to join a show that runs through Nov. 16 at The Armory Performing Arts Center, 300 Strong St. This exhibit is a collaboration with the Chicano Humanities &

Arts Council with support from the Brighton Cultural Arts Commission. The Armory will host a reception Friday, Oct. 28, featuring entertainment and refreshments.

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Nabbing that statewide rate will always prove to be tricky. Lewandowski, with CU’s Leeds Business School, said he, too, uses the Denver rate for projections. However, he added, “What is difficult, though, is (that) many of our mountain resort communities are likely experiencing higher prices and price changes,

but they aren’t reflected in the Denver estimates.”

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By using the Denver inflation rates since January 2021 and calculating the index change through September 2022, area inflation came in at 13.25%. That put the region near the middle of the pack of 23.

It was also slightly higher than the U.S. inflation rate of 13.18%. Ultimately, though, prices are higher

Armory Performing Arts concerts Brighton’s lineup for concerts at the Armory Performing Arts Center, 300 Strong St. continues through November.

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

Personal inflation Colorado State University economist Phyllis Resnick said everyone has a unique inflation rate because we buy different things. Some people traveled less this year because of higher gas prices, but others may not have driven anyway. Some stopped eating meat to save money at the grocery store, but vegetarians didn’t. The New York Times

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.

Snowplow naming contest The city of Brighton announced its second annual Name that Snowplow contest. Elementary school students in Brighton can submit their best and most creSEE BRIEFS, P17

built a personal inflation calculator last spring. While it hasn’t been updated, it provides users a sense of how your inflation rate differs from a neighbor’s.

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Students in kindergarten through fifth grade can submit nominations through Friday, Nov. 11, at brightonco.gov/snowplowcontest. Winners will have an opportunity to take a photo with the snowplow they named and be recognized at a city council meeting.

Additionally, the contest winners will have an opportunity to ride alongside the snowplow they named during the city’s annual Festival of Lights parade Saturday, Dec. 10, weather permitting.

Winners will be notified by Nov. 22. To read the rules of the contest and submit a name, visit brightonco.gov/snowplowcontest.

Turkey Trot Brighton’s 38th annual Turkey Trot takes off at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at the pavilions outside the Brighton Recreation Center, 555 N. 11th Ave. The 5k run/walk is a Bolder Boulder qulaifier. First-, second- and thirdplace winners in each age division will receive prizes.

Early bird entry fees are $30 for adults and $20 for youth and seniors. Race day entry fees are $35 for adults and $25 for youth and seniors. Entry fees will include a T-shirt, breakfast, awards, prizes and drawings. .

Packet and bib pick-up will be Nov. 16 and 17 at the recreation center. Those who have not registered by Nov. 14 will have to wait and pick up their bib on the day of the race.

To register, call 303-655-2200 or visit brightonco.gov/turkeytrot 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 from 2 to 7 p.m. Sunday, 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. 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/ Tree-Lighting-Winter-Market. For more information, contact Susie O’Connor at soconnor@brightonco.gov.

Holiday season begins Dec. 3 The holiday season begins in earnest in downtown Brighton Saturday, Dec. 3, and Saturday, Dec. 10.

The annual tree-lighting ceremony is from 2 to 7 p.m. Dec. 3 at Founders Plaza, 5 S. Main St. New to the event is a winter

market on South Main Street, near the plaza, that will feature artists, crafters and artisan food vendors. Vendor applications will be accepted until Friday, Nov. 25.

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Santa will be on hand. There will be face painting and the Teddy Bear & Friends Tree (from 2 to 4:30 p.m.) Face Vocal Band. an all-vocal rock band, will perform on the FNBO stage from 5 to 7 p.m.

The tree lighting is set for 5 p.m.

The 27th annual Festival of Lights parade starts at 5 p.m. Dec. 10. The theme is “A Hometown Holiday Tradition,” featuring almost 65 entries. Those who would like to enter, visit https:// www.brightonco.gov/470/Festivalof-Lights-Parade. The deadline is Nov. 25.

Call Amy Porter at 303-655-2126.

Colorado Gives Day The Adams and Broomfield counties’ chapter of Court Appointed Special Advocates is observing Colorado Gives Day Tuesday, Dec. 6.

A press statement said donations to CASA help provide volunteers to children and youth in the child welfare system. Donations will be doubled by matching funds up to $100,000, thanks to support from the Lembke Family. Donations ar tax-deductible and qulaify for the Colorado child Care Contribution Tax Credit.

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The stations are at the Brighton Recreation Center at 555 N. 11th Ave. Eagle View Adult Center at 1150 Prairie Center Parkway. and Platte Valley Medical Center at 1610 Prairie Center Parkway.

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Public Notices call 303-566-4123 Legals City of Brighton Public Notice ORDINANCE NO. INTRODUCED BY: Padilla AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AMENDING CHAPTER 28 OF ARTICLE 3 OF THE BRIGHTON MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH AN EXEMPTION FROM THE CITY’S SALES AND USE TAX FOR CERTAIN RETAIL DELIVERY FEES AND CARRYOUT BAG FEES ENACTED BY THE STATE OF COLORADO; AND SETTING FORTH OTHER MINOR AMENDMENTS WHEREAS, the City of Brighton, Colorado, (the “City”), is a home rule municipality, organized and existing under Article XX, Section 6 of the Colorado Constitution; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Article XX, Section 6 of the Colorado Constitution, the right to enact, administer and enforce sales and use taxes is clearly within the constitutional grant of power to the City and is necessary to raise revenue with which to conduct the affairs and render the services performed by the City; and WHEREAS, pursuant to such authority, the City has adopted and enacted a Sales and Use Tax Code, set forth in Chapter 28 of Article 3 of the Brighton Municipal Code (the “Code”), under which City sales and use tax is levied; and WHEREAS, the City does not wish to impose local sales tax on retail delivery fees and carryout bag fees enacted by the State of Colorado that would otherwise be taxable under the Code; and WHEREAS, the City further desires to amend Chapter 28 as set forth herein; and WHEREAS, the City adopts this ordinance with the intent to exempt such fees from local sales and use tax and make such amendment.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO: Section 1. Section 3-28-80(46) is hereby enacted as follows: (46) The retail delivery fee consisting of the community access retail delivery fee imposed in C.R.S. § 24-38.5-303(7), the clean fleet retail delivery fee imposed in C.R.S. § 25-7.5-103(8), the clean transit retail delivery fee imposed in C.R.S. § 43-4-1203(7), the retail delivery fee imposed in C.R.S. § 43-4-218(3), the bridge and tunnel retail delivery fee imposed in C.R.S. § 43-4-805 (5)(g.7), and the air pollution mitigation retail delivery fee imposed in C.R.S. § 43-4-1303(8), as such sections existed on June 17, 2021.

Section 2. Section 3-28-80(47) is hereby enacted as follows: (47) The carryout bag fee imposed in C.R.S. § 25-17-505, as such section existed on July 6, 2021.

Section 3. Section 3-28-85(c)(2) is hereby amended as follows: (2) Remittance of tax. Every retailer or vendor engaged in business and selling at retail, as such are defined in this Article, shall file a return as prescribed in this Article with the Finance Director on or before the twentieth day of the month, unless the twentieth day falls on a weekend day or holiday; then the return is due on the first business day thereafter, for the preceding month or months under report and remit taxes in the amount yielded by applying the rate imposed by Section 3-28-40 hereof to such sales and also any excess tax amounts as provided in Subsection (j) of this Section. Retailers or vendors who file and make full payment on or before the due date by electronic means may deduct three and one-third percent (3⅓%) up to a maximum of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) of the amount of taxes to be paid by the vendor or retailer’s expense of collection and remittance of tax. Vendors or retailers who do not file and pay in full by electronic means on or before the due date shall not be permitted to deduct any amount to cover the expense of collection and remittance of tax for that return. The retailer shall add the tax as a separate and distinct item, and such tax shall be a debt from the consumer to the retailer and shall be recoverable at law in the same manner as other debts.

Section 4. Section 3-28-95(a) is hereby amended as follows: (a) Assessment to recover unpaid penalties, interest and estimated taxes. If any person, taxpayer or vendor fails, neglects or refuses to collect the tax or to make a return and pay the tax as required by this Article or should fail to remit the proper amount of tax or underpays the tax because of negligence or fraud, penalties and interests shall be added to such tax and imposed in accordance with the following provisions. If a person required to file a return and pay the taxes imposed by this Article disregards the provisions of this Article and, in doing so, repeatedly or on a regular basis fails to file accurate tax returns or fails to remit the correct amount of taxes, the Finance Director, on

such information as is available, shall make an estimate of the tax and additions of penalty and interest thereto and shall give to the delinquent taxpayer, person or vendor written notice of final determination, assessment and demand for payment. Such notice shall be served personally or by first class mail, and the assessed amount shall be due and payable within thirty (30) days after the date of such notice. An estimate of taxes due shall also be made if an examination under Section 3-28-90 hereof shows that there are inadequate records available to make an actual determination of taxes due.

Section 5. Section 3-28-95(c) is hereby amended as follows: (c) Mathematical error on tax returns. In the event that the amount of tax is understated on the taxpayer’s return due to a mathematical error, the City shall notify the taxpayer by written notice of final determination, assessment and demand for payment of the amount of tax in excess of that shown in the return which is due and has been assessed. The taxpayer shall have no right of protest or appeal as in the matter of other assessments, but shall pay the tax due and assessed or file an amended return to show the true amount of tax due within thirty (30) days from such assessment.

Section 6. Section 3-28-95(d) is hereby amended as follows: (d) Deficiency due to fraud. For transactions consummated on or after January 1, 2003, if any taxpayer or vendor fails to file a return or pay the tax on any return required under this Article on the date prescribed therefor, and any part of the deficiency is due to fraud with the intent to evade the tax, there shall be added one hundred percent (100%) of the total amount of the deficiency, and in such case the whole amount of the tax unpaid, including the additions, shall become due and payable thirty (30) days after written notice of final determination, assessment and demand for payment by the Finance Director, and an additional three percent (3%) per month on such amount shall be added from the date the tax was due until paid.

Section 7. Section 3-28-95(f) is hereby amended as follows: (f) Waiver of penalty; credit; limitation. The Finance Director is authorized to waive, for good cause shown, any penalty or interest assessed as provided in this Article.

(1) Interest assessment. Interest prescribed under this Section shall be paid upon notice and demand and shall be assessed, collected and paid in the same manner as the tax to which it is applicable.

(2) No interest assessed on credit. If any portion of a tax is satisfied by credit of an overpayment, no interest shall be imposed under this Section on the portion of the tax so satisfied for any period during which, if the credit had not been made, interest would have been allowed with respect to such overpayment.

(3) Interest assessment period. Interest prescribed under this Section on any tax may be assessed and collected at any time during the period within which the tax to which such interest relates may be assessed and collected.

Section 8. Section 3-28-105(g) is hereby amended as follows: (g) Disallowed. Upon receipt of such application, the Finance Director shall examine the application with all due speed and shall give notice to the applicant, by order, in writing, of the decision thereon. Protest of a denial of refund and request for hearing as provided in Section 3-28-110 hereof shall be submitted in writing to the Finance Director within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of denial of the refund and shall identify the amount of the refund requested and the basis for the protest.

The decision made based upon that hearing may be appealed to the Adams County District Court in the manner provided in this Article.

Section 9. Section 3-28-110(a) is hereby amended as follows: (a) Request for hearing; protest. A taxpayer may request a hearing when the City asserts that taxes and any penalties or interest under Section 3-28-95 hereof are due, as stated in a notice of final determination, assessment and demand for payment sent to the taxpayer by the City or when the City denies a taxpayer’s claim for refund. The hearing request shall be in writing and shall be received by the Finance Director within thirty (30) days of the date of mailing of a notice of final determination, assessment and demand for payment or of a notice of a denial of refund. This request for hearing shall set forth the factual and/or legal basis for the taxpayer’s belief that the assessment or denial is incorrect. A taxpayer’s failure to timely request a hearing shall constitute a failure to exhaust local remedies. Any unprotested tax, penalty and interest shall be paid in full within the thirty-day period specified in this Subsection.

Section 10. Section 3-28-110(c) is hereby amended as follows: (c) Hearing time and place. The Finance Director shall notify the taxpayer in writing of the time and place for the administrative hearing within thirty (30) days of receipt of the taxpayer’s request for a hearing. Such notification shall be mailed no less than thirty (30) days prior to the date of hearing. In all cases, the hearing shall be held in the City at the office of the Finance Director. A final decision thereon shall be issued and the results mailed to the taxpayer within ninety (90) days of the City’s

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receipt of the taxpayer’s request for hearing, except that the ninety-day period shall be extended to one hundred eighty (180) days if the taxpayer caused any delay in the holding of the hearing or in the issuance of the decision, and except that the one-hundred-eighty-day period may be waived by the taxpayer.

Section 11. Section 3-28-110(g) is hereby amended as follows: (g) Request for hearing; time limitation. After the expiration of thirty (30) days from the date of the notice of final determination, assessment and demand for payment or denial of refund, if the tax has not been paid or if no request for hearing has been timely filed, the notice of final determination, assessment and demand for payment previously mailed shall constitute a final assessment of the amount of the tax specified, together with interest and penalties, or shall constitute a final denial of refund, as the case may be.

Section 12. Section 3-28-115(a) is hereby amended as follows: (a) Lien. The sales tax shall be a first and prior lien on the tangible personal property sold, purchased, stored, used, distributed or consumed, subject only to valid mortgage or other liens of record on and prior to the date the notice as required by Subsection (f) of this Section is mailed, and when such tax is collected by retailers or agents, the sales tax imposed by sections under this Article shall be a first and prior lien upon the goods and business fixtures of or used by any retailer under lease, title-retaining contract or other contract arrangement and shall take precedence on all such property over other liens or claims of whatever kind or nature.

Section 13. Section 3-28-115(e)(1) is hereby amended as follows: (e)(1) Assessment of taxes. If any person or taxpayer or vendor fails, neglects or refuses to collect the tax or file a return and pay the tax as required by this Article or fails to remit the proper amount of tax or underpays the tax because of negligence, fraud or on a regular basis, the Finance Director may make an estimate based upon such information as may be available and shall add in addition to the tax, penalty and interest as set forth in Section 3-28-95 hereof and promptly thereafter give to the delinquent taxpayer written notice of such estimated taxes, penalty and interest, which notice of assessment shall be served personally or by mail and which notice of final determination, assessment and demand for payment shall be due and payable thirty (30) days from such service.

may provide to the Finance Director, by mail, return receipt requested, a written request for a coordinated audit indicating the municipality from which the notice of intended audit was received and the name of the official who issued such notice. Such request shall include a list of those municipalities utilizing local collection of their sales tax in which the taxpayer holds a current business license and a declaration that the taxpayer will sign a waiver of any passage-of-time-based limitation upon this City’s right to recover tax owed by the vendor for the audit period.

Section 17. Section 3-28-170 is hereby amended as follows: So long as this Article remains in effect, it shall be the duty of each licensee, to obtain a renewal of such license on or before the license expiration date if the licensee remains engaged in business in the City. A business license shall not be renewed unless the proposed business and location comply with this Code.

Section 18. Section 3-28-200(b) is hereby amended as follows: (b) No license shall be required under this article for a contractor who:

c. Immediately upon making of a jeopardy assessment or of the issuance of a demand for payment as provided in Subsection (h) above.

Section 16. Section 3-28-125(b) is hereby amended as follows: (b) Within fourteen (14) days of receipt of notice of an intended audit by any municipality that administers its own sales tax collection, the taxpayer

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

Section 2.

The City Council hereby approves the Pioneer Cemetery Historic Landmark Designation.

Section 20. 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 after the initial reading. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect 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 1ST DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2022

INTRODUCED, PASSED ON FIRST READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED THIS 1st DAY OF November, 2022.

CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO /s/GREGORY MILLS, Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/YASMINA SHAUSH, Assistant City Attorney

b. When any other amount of tax, penalty or interest is not paid within thirty (30) days from the mailing of assessment and demand for payment thereof; or

WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the designation of the Pioneer Cemetery as a local historic landmark will, through preservation and protection, enhance the use of this cultural resource and will contribute to the artistic, social, economic, political, architectural and historic heritage of the city for the benefit of the inhabitants of the City of Brighton.

Section 19. All sections, subsections, and definitions of Chapter 28 not expressly amended or modified herein remain in full force and effect.

(f) Notice of tax lien. If any taxes, penalty or interest imposed by this Article and shown due by returns filed by the taxpayer or as shown by assessments duly made as provided in this Article are not paid within thirty (30) days after such are due, the City shall issue a notice to the taxpayer by mail, setting forth the name of the taxpayer, the amount of the tax, penalties and interest, the date of the accrual thereof and that the City claims a first and prior lien therefor on the real and tangible personal property of the taxpayer, except as to preexisting claims or liens of a bona fide mortgagee, pledgee, judgment creditor or purchaser, whose rights shall have attached prior to the mailing of the notice as provided in this Subsection on property of the taxpayer other than on the goods, stock-intrade and business fixtures of such taxpayer. The attachment of such lien is not dependent on the recording of the written notice. The lien remains attached to the property from the date the notice as required herein is mailed until the amounts due are paid. In no event shall failure of the taxpayer or responsible person to receive notice as required herein void the lien provided for in this Section.

a. When any deficiency in tax is not paid within thirty (30) days from the mailing of notice of final determination, assessment and demand for payment therefor and no hearing has been requested and no appeal from such deficiency assessment has been docketed with any district court of this State within such period;

WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the Application and finds and declares that the proposed designation will not be detrimental to the future development of the area, or the health, safety, or welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Brighton; and

(3) does not own, lease, rent, or otherwise exercise control over real or personal property within the taxing jurisdiction.

(2) does not directly, indirectly, or by a subsidiary maintain a building, store, office, salesroom, warehouse, or other place of business within the taxing jurisdiction; and

ATTEST: /s/NATALIE HOEL, City Clerk

(1) Issuance of distraint. The Finance Director may issue a warrant under the Finance Director’s own hand directed to any employee, agent or representative of the Finance Department, sometimes referred to collectively in this Section as “agent” or “revenue collector” or to any sheriff of any county in the State, commanding such person to distrain, seize cash and cash equivalents, and/or seize and sell the personal property of the taxpayer, except such personal property as is exempt from execution and sale by any statute of this State, for the payment of the tax due together with penalties and interest accrued thereon and cost of execution:

WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the headstones of the pioneers and founding members of Brighton are the defining features of the landmark and shall be preserved in order to retain the historic significance within the Eligibility Categories for designation as a local historic landmark; and

Section 1.The City Council finds and determines that the proposed historic landmark designation of the Property is in accordance with the guidelines for designation as a local historic landmark; that the proposed historic landmark designation of the Property is in accordance with the policy and intent of Land Use and Development Code Section 10.03; and that the proposed historic landmark designation of the Property is in accordance with the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan and any other plan, policy or guidance adopted pursuant to that plan.

(1) has obtained a contractor license pursuant to Chapter 16 of Article 15 of this Code;

Section 14. Section 3-28-115(f) is hereby amended as follows:

Section 15. Section 3-28-115(i)(1) is hereby amended as follows:

B., Eligibility for Designation, of the Land Use & Development Code; and

Legal Notice No. BSB1950 First Publication: November 10, 2022 Last Publication: November 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice ORDINANCE NO. INTRODUCED BY: Padilla AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING THE HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION FOR PIONEER CEMETERY, AN APPROXIMATELY 0.5 ACRE PROPERTY, GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF WEST BROMLEY LANE AND EAST 148TH AVENUE IN A PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 67 WEST, OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF BRIGHTON, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO WHEREAS, pursuant to the laws of the State of Colorado, there was presented to and filed with the City of Brighton, Colorado, an application for nomination (the “Application”), by the City of Brighton (the “Owner”), and its representative, Travis Haines, to designate, as a historic landmark, the Pioneer Cemetery, located at the northeast corner of West Bromley Lane and East 148th Avenue in the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of Section 13, Township 1 South, Range 67 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, (the “Property”); and WHEREAS, the Owner has provided consent to the requested nomination; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the public notice requirements of the Land Use & Development Code, a public notice was published on the City’s website, and signs were posted on the Property, both for no less than fifteen (15) days prior to the City Council public hearing; and WHEREAS, on September 8, 2022, the Historic Preservation Commission held a public hearing to consider the nomination of the Property for designation as a local historic landmark, and provided a recommendation of approval to the City Council; and

CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO GREGORY MILLS, Mayor ATTEST: NATALIE HOEL, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: YASMINA SHAUSH, Assistant City Attorney Legal Notice No. BSB1949 First Publication: November 10, 2022 Last Publication: November 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice ORDINANCE NO. INTRODUCED BY: Padilla

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE BRIGHTON MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, THE BRIGHTON LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY AND CITY DEPARTMENTS

WHEREAS, the City Council has made the City Attorney position an employee position and the Prosecutor is supervised by the City Attorney, and the Brighton Municipal Code (the “Code”) needs to be updated to reflect these changes; and WHEREAS, the Brighton Liquor Licensing Authority is no longer a board but rather an independent hearing officer contracted to perform this role by the City Council and this Board has not been removed as a board or commission in the Code; and

WHEREAS, the Code lists specific departments and requires City Council to make changes by ordinance, and in order to create efficiencies and to be consistent with the Brighton Municipal Charter, the list of departments is alphabetized, the list has been brought current to date, and the City Manager is given the authority to create, combine, or remove departments.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1.

Article 2 of the Municipal Code shall be amended to read as follows, and only such subsections as are included below: Sec. 2-8-20. Boards, commissions, and authorities designated.

Subsection 10 is deleted and reserved for future use.

(10) [reserved] Sec. 2-8-40. - Legal Department.

The Legal Department of the City shall consist of a City Attorney and assistants, including the Municipal Prosecutor.

WHEREAS, on November 1, 2022, the City Council opened a public hearing where it conducted its review and considered the historic landmark designation pursuant to the applicable provisions set forth in the Land Use & Development Code; and

Sec. 2-8-50. - Municipal Court.

WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the Property is at least fifty (50) years old and satisfies at least one (1) criterion from one (1) of the Eligibility Categories, as delineated in Section 10.03

Sec. 2-8-70. General administrative organization.

The Municipal Court shall consist of a Municipal Judge, Deputy Judges, and other appointed judges as deemed necessary by the City Council.

The functions of the City under the jurisdiction and direction of the City Manager shall be performed

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Public Notices by the following departments, subject to the provisions, procedures, and regulations specified in the Charter, laws of the State, and ordinances as adopted by the City Council.

City Clerk City Manager’s Office Communications & Engagement Community Development Economic Development Facilities & Maintenance Finance General Services Human Resources Information Technology Parks & Recreation Police Public Works Utilities And such other departments as may be established by the City Manager. (c) The City Manager may consolidate or merge any of the administrative departments, or establish new departments, in order to achieve more efficient operation and administration, and to more effectively provide for the functions, powers, and duties of the City departments as so established, consolidated or merged. (d) All departments of the City, except as otherwise provided in the Charter or ordinances, shall be under the supervision and control of the City Manager, and she or he shall have the right to divide such departments into separate divisions and to assign various functions and duties to such different departments and divisions.

Section 2.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 five days after its final publication, as provided in City Charter Section 5.8.

INTRODUCED, PASSED ON FIRST READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED THIS 1st DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2022.

CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO /s/GREGORY MILLS, Mayor ATTEST: /s/NATALIE HOEL, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ALICIA CALDERÓN, City Attorney Legal Notice No. BSB1948 First Publication: November 10, 2022 Last Publication: November 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Metropolitan Districts Public Notice NOTICE OF VACANCY ON THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS OF BRIGHTON CROSSING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 5, 6 AND 8 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Brighton Crossing Metropolitan District Nos. 5, 6 and 8 (the “Districts”), City of Brighton, Adams County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 32-1-808, C.R.S., that one vacancy currently exists on the Boards of Directors of the Districts. 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 November 21, 2022.

Letters of Interest should be sent to Brighton Crossing Metropolitan District Nos. 5, 6 and 8, c/o WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 2000, Centennial, CO 80122.

BRIGHTON METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 5, 6 AND 8 By:/s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law Legal Notice No. BSB1944 First Publication: November 10, 2022 Last Publication: November 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Metro Districts Budget Hearings Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET, ANNUAL CLASS D SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL TAX RATE EXPRESSED AS ONE DOLLAR FOR EVERY THOUSAND DOLLARS OF ASSESSED VALUE Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget, annual Class D special assessment and general tax rate expressed as one dollar for every thousand dollars of assessed value have been submitted to the Groundwater Management Subdistrict of the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District for the ensuing year of 2023. A copy of such proposed budget, annual Class D special assessment and tax rate expressed as one dollar for every thousand dollars of assessed value has been filed in the office of the Groundwater Management Subdistrict of the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District, 3209 West 28th Street, Greeley, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection.

Such annual special Class D assessment and all other objections to the same will be considered and heard at a regular meeting at the Subdistrict’s office, location listed above, on November 15, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. Such proposed budget and tax rate expressed as one dollar for every thousand dollars of assessed value and all objections to the same will be considered and heard at a regular meeting at the Subdistrict’s office, location listed above, on November 15, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. The real estate affected by such budget, general

tax expressed as one dollar for every thousand dollars of assessed value and annual Class D special assessment includes portions of land in townships and ranges as follows: T4N, R68W; T4N-1N, R67W; T5N-1N, R66W; T5N-1N, R65W; T5N-1N, R64W; T5N-4N, R63W; T4N, R62W; T4N, R61W; T4N-3N, R60W; T4N-3N, R59W; T4N-3N, R58W; T3N, R57W; T2S-1S, R67W; T2S-1S, R66W; AND T2S-1S, R65W. A more particular description of each property assessed and the amount of assessment is available at the office of the Subdistrict. Any taxpayer within the District may at any time, prior to the final adoption of the budget, annual Class D special assessment and general tax expressed as one dollar for every thousand dollars of assessed value, file or register his objection thereto.

Groundwater Management Subdistrict of the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District Randy Ray, Secretary Legal Notice No. BSB1954 First Publication: November 10, 2022 Last Publication: November 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2023 BUDGET AND NOTICE CONCERNING 2022 BUDGET AMENDMENT BLUE LAKE METROPOLITAIN DISTRICT NOS. 4, 5, & 6 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the BLUE LAKE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 4, 5 & 6 (the “District”) Town of Lochbuie County of Weld, State of Colorado, will hold a special joint meeting (the “Meeting”) at 2:00 PM on November 15, 2022, at 7995 E. Prentice Ave., Suite 103E, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Boards.

The District requests that members of the public join and participate in the Board meetings via telephone and/or video conference. The telephone conference may be joined by dialing 1-720-7072699, Meeting ID: 883 1751 4355, Passcode: 523924. The audio/video conference may be joined using high speed Internet connection to: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88317514355?pwd=Yk RnQnFRcUZza3NGcXRROUdvdk15UT09 FURTHER, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budgets have been submitted to the District for the ensuing year of 2023. A copy of the proposed budgets has been filed in the office of Community Resource Services of Colorado, 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Ste 103E, Greenwood Village, CO, where the same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budgets will be considered at the joint meetings of the District to be held at 2:00 PM on November 15, 2022. Any interested elector within the District may inspect the proposed budgets and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2023 budgets.

FURTHER, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed amended budgets, if necessary has been submitted to the District for the fiscal year of 2022. A copy of the proposed amended budgets has been filed in the office of Community Resource Services of Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection. Such proposed amended budgets will be considered at the joint meetings of the District to be held at 2:00 PM on November 15, 2022. Any interested elector within the District may inspect the proposed budgets and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2022 budget amendments.

Dated: October 26, 2022.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BLUE LAKES METROPOLITAN DISTIRCT NOS. 4, 5 & 6 /s/ COMMUNITY RESOURCE SERVICES OF COLORADO, L.L.C. Legal Notice No. BSB1939 First Publication: November 10, 2022 Last Publication: November 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET AND GENERAL TAX RATE EXPRESSED AS ONE DOLLAR FOR EVERY THOUSAND DOLLARS OF ASSESSED VALUE Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget and general tax rate expressed as one dollar for every thousand dollars of assessed value have been submitted to the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District for the ensuing year of 2023.

A copy of such proposed budget and tax rate expressed as one dollar for every thousand dollars of assessed value has been filed in the office of the District, 3209 West 28th Street, Greeley, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget and tax rate expressed as one dollar for every thousand dollars of assessed value and all objections to the same will be considered and heard at a regular meeting at the District’s office, location listed above, on November 15, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. The real estate affected by such budget and general tax expressed as one dollar for every thousand dollars of assessed value includes portions of land in townships and ranges as follows: T4N, R68W; T4N-1N, R67W; T5N-1N, R66W;T5N-1N, R65W; T5N-1N, R64W; T5N-1N, R63W; T4N-1N, R62W; T4N-3N, R61W; T4N-3N, R60W; T4N-3N, R59W; T4N-3N, R58W; T3N, R57W; T2S-1S, R67W; T2S1S, R66W; AND T2S-1S, R65W. A more particular description of each property assessed and the amount of assessment is available at the office of the District. Any taxpayer within the District may at any time, prior to the final adoption of the budget and general tax expressed as one dollar for every thousand dollars of assessed value, file or register his objection thereto.

Central Colorado Water Conservancy District Randy Ray, Secretary Legal Notice No. BSB1955 First Publication: November 10, 2022 Last Publication: November 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2023 BUDGET AND AMENDMENT OF 2022 BUDGET BROMLEY PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 WELD AND ADAMS COUNTIES, COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 29-1-108 and 109, C.R.S., that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Bromley Park Metropolitan District No. 2 (the “District”) for the ensuing year of 2023. The necessity may also arise for the amendment of the 2022 budget of the District. Copies of the proposed 2023 budget and 2022 amended budget (if appropriate) are on file in the office of the District’s Accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, where same are available for public inspection. Such proposed 2023 budget and 2022 amended budget will be considered at a regular meeting to be held on November 28, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. via Teams video/teleconference.

Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2023 budget or the 2022 amended budget, inspect the 2023 budget and the 2022 amended budget and file or register any objections thereto.

BROMLEY PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 /s/ MaryAnn M. McGeady Attorneys for the District

Legal Notice No. BSB1953 First Publication: November 10, 2022 Last Publication: November 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice RIVERDALE PEAKS II METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE CONCERNING 2022 BUDGET AMENDMENT AND PROPOSED 2023 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested parties that the necessity has arisen to amend the Riverdale Peaks II Metropolitan District 2022 Budget and that a proposed 2023 Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Riverdale Peaks II Metropolitan District; and that copies of the proposed Amended 2022 Budget and 2023 Budget have been filed at the District’s offices, 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection; and that adoption of Resolutions Amending the 2022 Budget and Adopting the 2023 Budget will be considered at a public meeting of the Board of Directors of Budget the District on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. This District Board meeting will be held via Zoom Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83158228317?pwd= N2ZOT254UDVuZFZXV0kvT1I2enYyUT09 Meeting ID: 831 5822 8317 Passcode: 157468 Dial In: 1-719-359-4580

You can attend the meetings in any of the following ways: 1. To attend via Teams Videoconference, email Cindy.Jenkins@claconnect.com to obtain a link to the videoconference.

2. To attend via telephone, dial 1-720-547-5281 and enter the following additional information: a. Phone Conference ID: 470 055 240#

Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the Resolutions to Amend the 2022 Budget and adopt the 2023 Budget, inspect and file or register any objections thereto.

Legal Notice No. BSB1895 First Publication: November 10, 2022 Last Publication: November 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

By /s/ Steve Beck District Manager

Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED 2023 AND AMENDMENT OF 2022 BUDGET HORSE CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT SUBDISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors (“Board”) of the Horse Creek Metropolitan District Subdistrict (“Subdistrict”) for fiscal year 2023. A copy of the proposed 2023 Budget is available for inspection by the public at the office of the Subdistrict’s accountant at 550 W. Eisenhower Boulevard, Loveland, Colorado. The Subdistrict Board will consider the proposed 2023 Budget, and an Amended 2022 Budget, if necessary, at public hearings to be held during a regular meeting scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on November 17, 2022 at the Bison Grill at the Buffalo Run Golf Course, 15700 E. 112th Avenue, Commerce City, Colorado 80022.

The Board may take action on the proposed 2023 Budget, and the proposed Amended 2022 Budget, if necessary, during the regular meeting following the public hearings. Any interested elector of the Subdistrict may file or register any objections thereto with the Board during normal business hours prior to the final adoption of the proposed 2023 Budget and Amended 2022 Budget.

HORSE CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT SUBDISTRICT By:

/s/ Diane Daniels

Treasurer of the District Board Legal Notice No. BSB1956 First Publication: November 10, 2022 Last Publication: November 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET, ANNUAL CLASS D SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL TAX RATE EXPRESSED AS ONE DOLLAR FOR EVERY THOUSAND DOLLARS OF ASSESSED VALUE Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget, annual Class D special assessment and general tax rate expressed as one dollar for every thousand dollars of assessed value have been submitted to the Well Augmentation Subdistrict of the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District for the ensuing year of 2023. A copy of such proposed budget, annual Class D special assessment and tax rate expressed as one dollar for every thousand dollars of assessed value has been filed in the office of the Well Augmentation Subdistrict of the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District, 3209 West 28th Street, Greeley, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection. Such annual special Class D assessment and all other objections to the same will be considered and heard at a regular meeting at the Subdistrict’s office, location listed above, on November 15, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. Such proposed budget and tax rate expressed as one dollar for every thousand dollars of assessed value and all objections to the same will be considered and heard at a regular meeting at the Subdistrict’s office, location listed above, on November 15, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. The real estate affected by such budget, general tax expressed as one dollar for every thousand dollars of assessed value and annual Class D special assessment includes portions of land in townships and ranges as follows: T4N, R68W; T4N-1N, R67W; T5N-1N, R66W; T5N-1N, R65W; T5N-1N, R64W; T5N-4N, R63W; T4N, R62W; T4N, R61W; T4N-3N, R60W; T4N-3N, R59W; T4N-3N, R58W; T3N, R57W; T2S-1S, R67W; T2S-1S, R66W; AND T2S-1S, R65W. A more particular description of each property assessed and the amount of assessment is available at the office of the Subdistrict. Any taxpayer within the District may at any time, prior to the final adoption of the budget, annual Class D special assessment and general tax expressed as one dollar for every thousand dollars of assessed value, file or register his objection thereto.

Well Augmentation Subdistrict of the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District Randy Ray, Secretary

RIVERDALE PEAKS II METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

Legal Notice No. BSB1952 First Publication: November 10, 2022 Last Publication: November 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED 2023 AND AMENDMENT OF 2022 BUDGET HORSE CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors (“Board”) of the Horse Creek Metropolitan District (“District”) for fiscal year 2023. A copy of the proposed 2023 Budget is available for inspection by the public at the office of the District’s accountant at 550 W. Eisenhower Boulevard, Loveland, Colorado. The District Board will consider the proposed 2023 Budget, and an Amended 2022 Budget, if necessary, at public hearings to be held during a regular meeting scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on November 17, 2022 at the Bison Grill at the Buffalo Run Golf Course, 15700 E. 112th Avenue, Commerce City, Colorado 80022.

The Board may take action on the proposed 2023 Budget, and the proposed Amended 2022 Budget, if necessary, during the regular meeting following the public hearings. Any interested elector of the District may file or register any objections thereto with the Board during normal business hours prior to the final adoption of the proposed 2023 Budget and Amended 2022 Budget.

HORSE CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By:

/s/ Diane Daniels

Treasurer of the District Board Legal Notice No. BSB1951 First Publication: November 10, 2022 Last Publication: November 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice ADAMS COUNTY E-911 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SERVICE AUTHORITY NOTICE OF 2023 BUDGET ADOPTION The Adams County E-911 Emergency Telephone Service Authority will consider adoption of the 2023 budget during a public hearing on Wednesday, December 4, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. The hearing will be held via Zoom. The proposed budget is available for inspection and copying; contact Tonia Fuller at tfuller@adcom911.org for a copy.

Any interested person may file any objection to the proposed budget prior to the hearing date by sending such comments to Tonia Fuller at tfuller@adcom911.org. Any interested person may also attend the scheduled hearing and address the Authority. Please contact Tonia Fuller at tfuller@adcom911.org for information regarding attendance.

Legal Notice No. BSB1947 First Publication: November 10, 2022 Last Publication: November 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2023 BUDGET AND NOTICE CONCERNING 2022 BUDGET AMENDMENT BLUE LAKE METROPOLITAIN DISTRICT NO.1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the BLUE LAKE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 (the “District”) Town of Lochbuie County of Weld, State of Colorado, will hold a special meeting (the “Meeting”) at 2:00 PM on November 15, 2022, at 7995 E. Prentice Ave., Suite 103E, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board. The District requests that members of the public join and participate in the Board meeting via telephone and/or video conference. The telephone conference may be joined by dialing 1-720-707-2699, Meeting ID: 883 1751 4355, Passcode: 523924. The audio/ video conference may be joined using high speed Internet connection to: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88317514355?pwd=Yk RnQnFRcUZza3NGcXRROUdvdk15UT09

FURTHER, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the District for the ensuing year of 2023. A copy of the proposed budget has been filed in the office of Community Resource Services of Colorado, 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Ste 103E, Greenwood Village, CO, where the same is open for public inspection.

Such proposed budget will be considered at the meeting of the District to be held at 2:00 PM on November 15, 2022. Any interested elector within the District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2023 budget.

FURTHER, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed amended budget, if necessary has been submitted to the District for the fiscal year of 2022. A copy of the proposed amended budget has been filed in the office of Community Resource Services of Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection. Such proposed amended budget will be considered at the meeting of the District to be held at 2:00 PM on November 15, 2022. Any interested elector within the District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2022 budget amendment.

Dated: October 26, 2022.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BLUE LAKES METROPOLITAN DISTIRCT NO. 1 /s/ COMMUNITY RESOURCE SERVICES OF COLORADO, L.L.C. Legal Notice No. BSB1933 First Publication: November 10, 2022 Last Publication: November 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Bids and Settlements Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT

NOTICE is hereby given that Morgan Hill Metropolitan District No. 3 of Weld County, Colorado, will make final payment at 2500 Arapahoe Avenue, Suite 220, Boulder, Colorado, on Monday, November 21, 2022, at the hour of 12:00 p.m. to the following Contractors: Lawson Construction of Longmont, Colorado, Hirschfeld Backhoe & Pipeline of Frederick, Colorado, Asphalt Specialties of Henderson, Colorado for all work done by said contractors in construction or work on the Morgan Hill Filing 2 District Onsites, Morgan Hill Filing 2 Irrigation Ditch and the Morgan Hill Filing 2 County Road 3 projects located in the County of Weld, State of Colorado.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors or their subcontractors, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefor has not been paid by the contractors or their subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim, to Morgan Hill Metropolitan District No. 3 at the above address on or before the date and time hereinabove shown for final payment. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release Morgan Hill Metropolitan District No. 3, its directors, officers, agents, and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MORGAN HILL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3 By: Jon R. Lee President of the Board Legal Notice No. BSB1937 First Publication: November 3, 2022 Last Publication: November 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Summons and Sheriff Sale Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton, CO 80601

Plaintiff: LAKESHORE AT HUNTERS GLEN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, a Colorado non-profit corporation,

Defendants: KENNETH ALLEN MARUSKA; SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING, INC; HUNTERS GLEN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.; DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY - INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; LISA CULPEPPER AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR ADAMS COUNTY; LISA CULPEPPER AS TREASURER FOR ADAMS COUNTY; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION. Attorneys for Plaintiff: WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, LLP Wendy E. Weigler #28419 Address: 8020 Shaffer Parkway, Suite 300 Littleton, CO 80127 Phone Number: (303) 863-1870 Case Number: 2022CV030011 SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM

Under a Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure entered on July 14, 2022 in the above- captioned action, I am ordered to sell certain real property as follows: Original Lienee: ka

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Public Notices Original Lienor: Lakeshore at Hunters Glen Homeowners Association, Inc. Current Holder of the evidence of debt: Lakeshore at Hunters Glen Homeowners Association, Inc. Date of Lien being foreclosed: February 23, 2021 Date of Recording of Lien being foreclosed: March 2, 2021 County of Recording: Adams Recording Information: 2021000024701 Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness: $4,365.00 Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof: $18,164.24 Amount of Judgment entered July 14, 2022: $16,340.45

COMPLAINT/; CFPB, PO BOX 2900, CLINTON IA 52733-2900 (855) 411-2372 OR BOTH, BUT THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS.

Description of property to be foreclosed:

Date: October 26, 2022.

Lot 120, Hunter’s Glen, Lakeshore Subdivision, Filing No. II, Amendment #1, recorded January 4, 1996 at Reception No. C0136141, County of Adams, State of Colorado.

By: Richard A. Reigenborn Adams County Sheriff Adams County, Colorado

Also known as: 1158 E. 130th Avenue, #C, Thornton, CO 80241.

THE PROPERTY TO BE FORECLOSED AND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN. THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The covenants of Plaintiff have been violated as follows: failure to make payments on said indebtedness when the same were due and owing.

The name, address and telephone number of each of the attorneys representing the holder of the evidence of the debt is as follows: Wendy E. Weigler #28419 Winzenburg, Leff, Purvis & Payne, LLP 8020 Shaffer Parkway, Suite 300 Littleton, CO 80127 303-863-1870 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice BEFORE THE OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE MATTER OF THE PROMULGATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF FIELD RULES TO GOVERN OPERATIONS FOR THE NIOBRARA FORMATION, WATTENBERG FIELD, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO

NOTICE OF SALE

CAUSE NO. 407

THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 9:00 o’clock A.M., on December 22, 2022, at Adams County Sheriff’s Office, located at Adams County Justice Center - Basement 1100 Judicial Center Dr. Brighton, CO 80601, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. Bidders are required to have cash or certified funds to cover the highest bid by noon on the day of the sale. Certified funds are payable to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.

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November 03, 2022 First Publication: Last Publication: December 01, 2022 Name of Publication: Brighton Standard Blade NOTICE OF RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO LAW AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF THE STATUTES WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS ARE ATTACHED HERETO. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE PURSUANT TO §38-38-104, C.R.S., SHALL BE FILED WITH THE OFFICER AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED. IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO §38-38-302, C.R.S., SHALL BE FILED WITH THE OFFICER NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE. IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN C.R.S. 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN C.R.S. 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL AT THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LAW, RALPH L. CARR JUDICIAL BUILDING, 1300 BROADWAY, 10TH FLOOR, DENVER, CO 80203, 720-5086000; THE CFPB, HTTP://WWW.CONSUMERFINANCE.GOV/

TYPE: POOLING NOTICE OF HEARING PDC Energy, Inc., (Operator No. 69175) (“Applicant”) filed an Application with the Commission for an order to pool all oil and gas (“mineral”) interests in lands identified below. This Notice was sent to you because the Applicant believes you may own mineral interests that will be pooled if the Commission approves the Application. Pooling is the consolidation and combining of mineral interests so that all mineral interest owners receive payment for their just and equitable share of produced oil and gas. For more information about the Commission’s pooling process, please see a brochure on the Commission’s website here:

know that you wish to formally participate in this matter and the date and time of the hearing may change without additional notice to you. Parties wishing to file a petition must register online at https://oitco.hylandcloud.com/DNRCOGExternalAccess/Account/Login.aspx and select “Request Access to Site.” Please refer to our “eFiling Users Guidebook” at http://cogcc/documents/reg/Hearings/External_Efiling_System_Handbook_December_2021_Final.pdf for more information. Under Commission Rule 508, if no petition is filed, the Application may be approved administratively without a formal hearing.

Any Affected Person who files a petition must be able to participate in a prehearing conference during the week of December 5, 2022, if a prehearing conference is requested by the Applicant or by any person who has filed a petition.

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

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

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

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

OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

By Mimi C. Larsen, Commission Secretary Dated: October 26, 2022 PDC Energy, Inc. c/o Jamie L. Jost Kelsey H. Wasylenky Jost Energy Law, P.C. 3511 Ringsby Court, Unit 103 Denver, CO 80216 720-446-5620 jjost@jostenergylaw.com kwasylenky@jostenergylaw.com Legal Notice No. BSB1941 First Publication: November 10, 2022 Last Publication: November 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Notice to Creditors

https://drive.google.com/file/d/14QaK0JG6G35gv qwq5pp5t1psF0fDil0M/view APPLICATION LANDS Township 1 South, Range 67 West, 6th P.M. Section 21: E½E½ Section 22: W½W½ Section 27: W½W½ Section 28: E½E½ Section 33: E½NE¼ Section 34: W½NW¼ DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION OF HEARING (Subject to change) The assigned Hearing Officer will hold a hearing only on the above referenced docket number at the following date, time, and location: Date: January 4, 2023 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Place: Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission The Chancery Building 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, CO 80203 PETITIONS DEADLINE FOR PETITIONS BY AFFECTED PERSONS: December 5, 2022 Any interested party who wishes to participate formally must file a written petition with the Commission no later than the deadline provided above.

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

Pursuant to Commission Rule 507, if you do not file a proper petition, the Hearing Officer will not

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of SHEILA KAY THOMPSON, a/k/a SHEILA K. THOMPSON, a/k/a SHEILA THOMPSON, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30885 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 March 10, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Angela Milholen Personal Representative c/o Baker Law Group, LLC 8301 E. Prentice Avenue, Suite 405 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Legal Notice No. BSB1943 First Publication: November 10, 2022 Last Publication: November 24, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of James Robert Baralo, Jr. aka James R. Baralo, Jr. aka James Baralo, Jr. aka James Robert Baralo aka James R. Baralo aka James Baralo aka Jim Baralo, deceased Case Number: 2022PR030910 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 March 10, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Annette Baralo Personal Representative 3650 S Yosemite St STE 214 Denver, CO 80237 Legal Notice No. BSB1946 First publication: November 10, 2022 Last publication: November 24, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of WILLIAM CHRIS SHUKAS, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30874 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 February 27, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Richard B. Vincent #13843 1120 W. South Boulder Rd., Suite 101-A Lafayette, CO 80026 Legal Notice No. BSB1917 First Publication: October 27, 2022 Last Publication: November 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of BONNIE JEAN SCHWARTZ a/k/a BONNIE SCHWARTZ a/k/a BONNIE J. SCHWARTZ a/k/a BONNIE JEAN ATTERBERRY, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30853 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 March 3, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Casey C. Breese, #51448 675 15th Street, Suite 2650 Denver, Colorado 80202 Legal Notice No. BSB1936 First Publication: November 3, 2022 Last Publication: November 17, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of LINDA JO COREY, also known as LINDA J. COREY, also known as LINDA COREY, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30889 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 March 10, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Carrie Jo Kennedy Personal Representative 3319 S. Verbena Ct. Denver, CO 80231 Legal Notice No. BSB1942 First Publication: November 10, 2022 Last Publication: November 24, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Reyes Montano, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30788 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 March 3, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Ann Rodriguez Personal Representative 8364 Charlotte Way Denver, CO 80221 Legal Notice No. BSB1931 First Publication: November 3, 2022 Last Publication: November 17, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of HUNTER SCOTT VENTURELLI a/k/a HUNTER S. VENTURELLI

a/k/a HUNTER VENTURELLI, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30857

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 March 3, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

London Venturelli Personal Representative c/o Arlene Barringer, Esq. Glatstein & O’Brien, LLP 2696 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 350 Denver, Colorado 80222 Legal Notice No. BSB1927 First Publication: November 3, 2022 Last Publication: November 17, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of KEVIN LEE LOCKETT, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30849

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 February 27, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Geoffrey L. Pearson 2205 W. 136th Ave, #106-128 Broomfield, CO 80023 Legal Notice No. BSB1920 First Publication: October 27, 2022 Last Publication: November 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Children Services (Adoption/Guardian/Other) Public Notice STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ADAMS Division S No. 22JV84 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE INTEREST OF: Lukas Mitchell Guy A Child, and Concerning Montana Nicole Guy, Luis Castillo, III, and John Doe Respondents SUMMONS To the parents, guardian, or other respondents named above, GREETINGS: John Doe You are hereby notified that a verified petition has been filed in the above named Court in which it is represented to the Court that said child are alleged to be dependent and neglected; for the reasons set forth more fully in said petition, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference for greater certainty.

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

You are further notified that the Court has set said petition for hearing on the 30th day of November, 2022 at the hour of 11:00 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 28th day of October, 2022.

Alana Percy Clerk of the District Court Legal Notice No. BSB1945 First Publication: November 10, 2022 Last Publication: November 10, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

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