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A di erent game, a di erent level of interest

BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

On the Eastern Plains, football is a special breed of cat.

Or eagle, as the case may be.

Tucked away north of Interstate 70, an hour or so east of Limon and two or so stops away from the Kansas state line sits the town of Stratton. It occupies half a square mile of land and is home to 658 people and 175 businesses.

More than 450 people work in town. Some of the larger industries in town? Pumpkin patches, professional services and crop preparation services. There are Realtors and dentists, a post office, a bank and a hotel. There’s an auto parts store, three restaurants and a combo inn and winery. An RV park occupies space on a county road.

One-tenth of 1 percent of the town’s population plays at any one time on the high-school football team, one that residents, parents and alumni have rallied around for years.

“The whole town comes to watch them,” said head football coach and Stratton alum Jesse McConnell. “They see them at the gas station. They’re always asking the kids how the season is going. They are really invested in Stratton football, and that’s great to see.”

Pre-pregame

Before you ever arrive in town, one thing you notice is the high school’s mascot.

An eagle.

He (or she) is all over the town’s business pages – automotive businesses, health care, and restaurants. The names, addresses, phone numbers, they’re all there.

So is the eagle.

There are well-wishes from the city on a billboard just south of downtown. At the corner of Interstate 70 and state U.S. Highway 24 sits an open field. During postseason play, you’ll find decals, wishing the involved team well in its upcoming game.

“They hang green-and-white flags up and down Main Street,” said former Stratton football coach Dave Gottmann. “The parents cook

breakfast for the kids four hours before the game. That’s carried on for years. A group of parents used to have Thursday night dinners before the games. These are traditions that have been carried on for 20 or 30 years. Depending on who’s driving the driving, an ambulance

“We have had much success on the gridiron practically the entire time I’ve lived here,” said Rod Thompson, who graduated from Stratton

Brighton veteran takes honor flight Trip

brings back memories of service

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An October trip with Rocky Mountain Honor Flight brought up a lot of memories for Vietnam veteran Steve Newton, of Brighton.

“When I saw the Gold Star panel of the casualties of World War II, I cried, deeply appreciative. Did not know any of those young kids, it bothers me about my situation and it gives you some survival guilt,” said Newton.

Now 75 years old, the Brighton veteran flew to Washington, D.C. in October to visit all the veteran memorials. It brought him back, he said, to the war itself and the time before.

It was his junior year of high school in Iowa and Newton said he kept informed on what was happening in North Vietnam.

“The North Vietnam warships attack the United States warship U.S.S. Turner and U.S.S. Maddox off the coast of North Vietnam in the Gulf of Tonkin, it got my attention and raised the amber flag,” Newton said.

In Newton’s senior year, news stories about the seventh cavalry’s fight campaigns in Drang Valley really stood out. That’s what cemented his motivation to go into the service.

“I didn’t have any money or academics, I knew I was going to wear some kind of uniform at some point,” he said.

Born on the Fourth of July

When Newton turned 18 on July 4, 1965, he didn’t wait for his draft orders.

“I decided I might as well get it

will sound the siren when Stratton scores a touchdown.”

Otis’ Taylor Ringlein in this pass for very short yardage, thanks in part to the defense of Stratton’s Cyler Notter (24) during the semifinals of the state six-man football playo s Nov. 19 in Stratton. Notter scored twice as the top-seeded Eagles rolled to a 46-13 win and a berth in next week’s state finals in Pueblo.

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High School in 1983. “Of course, there were a few down years, but we always seemed to field a pretty solid team. I still have high-school classmates and teammates that follow the current team. They constantly ask if we will win state this year, or how we played the previous week and how our upcoming opponent is. So yes, even after they leave school and settle in larger metropolitan areas or even move out of state, many alumni still follow the team on a consistent basis.”

“Stratton football has always been like this,” McConnell said. “It’s great to see.”

Hometown sta s

Thompson, the team’s statistician (his wife is the team photographer), played 11-man football in his day. The year after he graduated, the Eagles played eight-man ball. Six-man football started in 2012.

Thompson’s children are married and have started their own families. One of his sons, Trey, is an assistant football coach. Three of the football coaches are SHS alums, including McDonnell. He and Thompson, the Eagles’ offensive coordinator, were in the same high-school graduating class in 2011. Coach Chris Hornung graduated from Stratton two years before that. One of the assistant coaches at Otis High School, the Eagles’ opponent in the semifinal round, is a graduate of Stratton High School.

Trey Thompson and his wife also coach the high-school and middleschool girls’ basketball teams. Rod Thompson’s other son lives in Cheyenne. His daughter is attending medical school in Kansas City “but they will usually watch the games on the NFHS (National Federation of High Schools) network.”

That’s not all.

“My wife and I also have an exchange student from Madrid, Spain, that is playing on this year’s team, and his family will also watch every game via NFHS,” Rod Thompson said. “The family from Spain say that the experience their son has here is second to none. They all feel he is so lucky to have gotten to be involved with such a supportive community.”

Corey Wedel has some history at Stratton, too. He is a former coach and defensive coordinator for 10 years, during which the Eagles won a state title and finished second. He’s also the school’s agriculture education teacher, the school’s Future Farmers of America Advisor (24 years running) and the team’s public-

address announcer.

Wedel graduated from Burlington High School in 1993. His son, Braden, was the Eagles’ place-kicker from 2019 to 2021.

“The four guys who run the chains (the chain gang) for the games are all former SHS football players,” he said. “The community of Stratton has quite a few alumni living in the area. They have kids in school.”

“I think everyone that lives in Stratton currently or has lived here in the past has so much pride in the town.,” Rod Thompson said. “I have had many people that I went to high school with, or had graduated before or after me from Stratton that moved away, but would come back for homecoming say that they wish their kids had the same opportunities that these kids still living here have.”

“Like all places, graduates leave and find careers in other cities and states,” Wedel added. “But they still come back to Stratton for things like homecoming, significant sports games, holidays, visits to family, etc. Because Stratton is a farming community, there are always family members who return to the farmand-ranch operation.”

Gottmann grew up in Littleton and went to Heritage High School.

“I never understood homecoming,” he said. “In a small town, a thousand people will show up for a free barbecue. At homecoming, the 10-year classes? Every single gradu-

ate will come back. At 20, it’s about 80 percent.”

Wedel offered one more note.

“The current math teacher and high-school head track coach were high-school sweethearts in the late 1990s,” he said. “Now, they have three kids – one each in high school, middle school and elementary school. Stratton’s community even has graduates from nearby rivals Flagler, Hi-Plains and Burlington schools in our community. And now, they proudly wear the Eagle green and white.

“Including me.”

The school and sports Stratton, with an enrollment of fewer than 50 students, is home to a consistently good football team. Gottmann thought five Eagles’ teams did not qualify for postseason football in the last 40 years.

The rallying point this year is the

Eagles’ trek through the six-man football playoffs. Stratton was the top seed.

When the game starts, some people sit in the stands; a good many don’t and sit on the field. Still more park their cars behind a fence on the north side of the field – locals said the cars started showing up two or three days before the Nov. 19 semifinal game -- where, minus the chainlink nature of the fence, the view is pretty good.

“It’s a social event,” Gottmann said. He is the timekeeper for nearby Bethune High School, about 10 miles east of town. “Everyone is fired up. People are roaming the sidelines. In a small town, you are on the sideline. You aren’t more than 10 feet from the game.”

“Stratton parents, grandparents, fans, friends, family and teachers travel to road games very consistently, even if it means driving three or more hours,” said Wedel, who is an agriculture teacher at SHS, the school’s Future Farmers of America advisor (24 years running) and the football team’s public address announcer.

The fan support is consistent, even in lean years.

“One of the best seasons I coached, we went 3-5 and didn’t make the playoffs,” Gottmann said. “The kids were great, they did everything. And we had the fan support. When they get to the playoffs, you see all the people show up, and you haven’t seen them for years.”

Wedel said the support has been strong since the late 1980s or early 1990s. The Eagles’ first state title was in 1992 “and a few of the players are still in the community with kids of their own.” Stratton won four state titles in eight-man football from 1992 to 1995. The Eagles also won 48 straight games. Gottmann was one of the team’s assistant coaches in 1992.

“Stratton is definitely a football town, and many of our high-school players have dreamed about playing for the Eagles and winning a state championship since they were in elementary school,” Wedel said. “Our

Even though it looks like Stratton’s tight end Brody Webb is in the end zone first, it’s actually Alex Cruz (23) who carried the ball in for a first-quarter touchdown against Otis Nov. 19 in Stratton. The Eagles beat Otis 46-13 in the semifinals of the state sixman football playo s and will play next week for a state title in Pueblo.

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over with and join,” Newton said. “I wasn’t smart enough to be in the Air Force and wasn’t tough enough to be a Jar Head (a common nickname for the Marines),” Newton said.

He went to the draft board and asked the lady how many were ahead of him. About 50 were. Newton was wearing his bell-bottom trousers, the kind asso ciated with long hair, hippies and dope smokers. That wasn’t him, he said.

“I ended up in the Army taking a battery of tests and tested out to be trained in one the military occupation al status (MOS), so I chose refrigera tion air conditioning,” he said.

He went into the Engineer Corps, and when Newton told people that’s what he’d be doing, they laughed at him.

“They looked at me and said ‘Those recruiters lied to you, you are not going to get that, they’re looking for combat arms infantry, armory and artillery,’ “ Newton said.

Newton left for basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri in December 1965.

After base training in January 1966, they sent Newton to Fort Belvoir, Vir ginia, an engineering school.

Newton said he and 15 other soldiers

went through 11 weeks of essential re frigeration, air conditioning, soldering and electrical work.

“Around Memorial Day 1966 I got my orders: Have a nice trip to the tropi cal breezes and enjoy your on-the-job training in a hostile environment,” said Newton.

Newton trained for combat, but his assignment was to construct a cold storage complex “inside the wire” at Camp Radcliff, not too far from the Drang Valley that he’d read about in high school.

“I did have some survivor guilt because I was inside the wire,” he said.

“We went outside the wire twice the whole year I was there. When we did go into the village, we were told that anyone wearing black pajamas was a Viet Cong. There were lots of black pajamas. It scared us.”

Newton said they would only leave the base to re-qualify their weapons and to shoot down range. But they felt like pop-up targets for the enemy when they did.

In June 1967, Newton asked his lieutenant if he should extend his Vietnam rotation to six months to help finish work on the complex.

“He cocked his head and looked at me; ‘What’s wrong with you, kid? I think you should get your anatomy...’ he called it something else ‘... and get on that airplane. Get out of here,’” Newton said.

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Leaving Vietnam

Newton leftfor the states in June 1967, arriving at Fort Hood, Texas where he served until February 1968. After Fort Hood, Newton was sent to the Autobahn in Germany and spent his last six months in the service at Darmstadt.

Real-world events back in the U.S. kept him on his toes there, he said. Most daunting was the 1968 assassina tion of Martin Luther King

“The racial situation got really bad when Martin Luth King was assas sinated. All the guys went down to the guest house, a tavern, to get drunk on the German beer, which was a lot stouter, and get into fights. I felt safer in Vietnam,” Newton said.

As Newton’s time in Germany wound down, they asked him to reenlist.

“I looked at him and said the con tract ink wouldn’t be dry and you are reaching in your back pocket telling me I should have another nice ride to the tropical breezes, “ Newton said. “I said no and I want to go home.”

He got out in November 1968 and returned home to find his high school sweetheart still waiting for him.

“She waited around, as opposed to sending me a dear John letter hoping I’d have a nice life,” he said.

Newton and his wife have been mar ried for 54 years and moved to Brigh ton in 1984. They have a daughter, 53,

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Rocky Mountain Honor Flight

The Rocky Mountain Honor Flight is a non-profit organization founded in 2007 that flies veterans to Washington, D.C. to honor their dedication and service. The honored veterans get to visit monuments and memorials. Each trip takes about 30 veterans, and they usually offer four trips a year.

“When I started in 2018, we had all the World War II & Korean veterans and our first Vietnam veteran and took them in September of 2019,” said Keith Monte, Board of Directors Rocky Mountain Honor Flight.

Monte said there were no trips in 2020 or 2021 due to COVID.

They accept applications for honor flights from all veterans and veterans with disabilities.

Newton said he applied for a Rocky Mountain Honor flight five years ago, before the COVID delays in 2020. He submitted a new application with a friend this year when the American Legion restarted the program. His friend went this spring, and Newton went in October.

He made sure to stop at the memori als for World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, the Lincoln Memorial and the Marine Corps and the Air Force memorials.

“It was a good trip,” he said.

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Dec. 1

Fort Lupton Holiday lighting contest: City residents and those who live within five miles of the Fort Lupton City limits can register with the Chamber of Commerce to have their home holiday displays reviewed and judged. Winners in several categories will be announced at 3 p.m. Dec. 19. Contact Allison Johnson at executivedirector@ fortluptonchamber.org for more information or register at shorturl.at/fijwF.

Dec. 2

Thornton Santa Calling: The registration deadline for Thornton’s annual check-in from Santa is Dec. 2. Santa will call between 6 and 8 p.m. Dec. 13 through 15.

Adults can register interested kids, specifying a date and rough time for the call and providing some information about their child — name, age, address, brothers and sisters, favorite things, the names of their pets, what they want for Christmas and how they’ve been behaving.

One of Thornton’s volunteer elves will call, putting Santa — or one of his helpers — on the line when they’re ready. Visit https://www.thorntonco. gov/festivals-events/Documents/ santas-calling-form.pdf for the registration form.

Call 720-977-5916 if you have questions or need more information.

Noel Northglenn: The City of Northglenn kicks off the holiday celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Parsons

Starting the Season

entrance of the Northglenn Recreation Center at 1 E. Memorial Parkway. Many of the most popular events from past festivals will be back!

Santa will be on hand and ready to take pictures with the families –whether they are free (taken with your own phone) or $5 per photo with a professional photographer. Mrs. Claus will be there too, sharing her favorite holiday songs. There will be free crafts for the kids, carriage rides and free children’s books while supplies last. There will also be new opportunities to learn about winter holidays in other cultures.

A pizza dinner can be purchased, with proceeds going to benefit the Northglenn Community Foundation. And returning this year, the gym will be reserved for fun and chaotic indoor snowball fights.

Historic Westminster Home Town Christmas: The Westminster Historical Society hosts this annual event featuring carolers, roasted chestnuts and visits with Santa from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in Fireman’s Park, 7290 Bradburn Blvd. Stick around for the lighting of the park’s Christmas tree, reportedly the tallest living Christmas tree in the state.

Thornton Christmas Memories Concert: Thornton’s Community Chorus will offer two performances of their annual holiday concert “Christmas Memories”, featuring all varieties of holiday music, at 4 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. in the McAllister Park Building, 750 W. 96th Ave., Thornton. Email thorntonchorus@gmail.com for more

information.

Dec. 3

Adams County Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the at Riverdale Regional Park and Fairgrounds, 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton. Featuring holiday crafts, homemade gifts and other treats. Admission is $3, cash, and children 12 and younger are free.

Cookies and cocoa with Santa: Come visit with Santa, enjoy some cookies, play some games and have a professional photograph taken from 10 a.m. to noon at the Fort Lupton Public Library, 425 S. Denver Ave., Fort Lupton.

Olde Fashioned Christmas: Northglenn’s Stonehocker Farmhouse, 10950 Fox Run Parkway, will host the annual celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Enjoy holiday music as soon as you enter the door from local performers including the Northland Chorale. You can browse affordable baked goods, gifts and stocking stuffers in the kitchen. Santa awaits upstairs to take photos with the kids. Afterward, they can pick out a free book to bring home, thanks to Northglenn Build A Generation.

Brighton Tree Lighting Ceremony: The city’s annual holiday season opener moves to Founders Plaza, 5 S. Main St., and runs from 2-7 p.m

The day kicks off as Santa comes to town at 2 p.m. with free face painting and the Teddy Bear & Friends Tree. New this year is a Winter Market on South Main St. (near the plaza) from 2-7 p.m. The market will feature unique

artists, crafters and artisan food vendors.

The tree lighting is scheduled for 5 p.m., followed by a concert performance by Boulder’s Face Vocal Band. Contact Amy Porter at 303-655-2126 for more information.

Westminster Holiday Lights: The city of Westminster kicks off the countdown to Christmas at 5:30 p.m. with the annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony at City Hall, 4800 W. 92nd Ave. in Westminster.

Come see the magical wonderland of lights, complete with holiday music, hot chocolate, cookies and a visit from Santa Claus. There will be a full-sized sleigh and miniature train for photos, and carnival games. Free of charge, sponsored by SCL Health and O’Toole’s Garden Center.

Dec. 9

Fort Lupton Parade of Lights: The city hosts its holiday parade of bright lights and cheer beginning at 6 p.m. at 605 4th St. – the Bank of Colorado Operations Center. A tree lighting ceremony is set for 6:45 p.m. Santa sticks around for photos from 7-8 p.m.

Thornton Winterfest: Come celebrate the season with the city’s annual holiday celebration through Dec. 11 at the Carpenter Park Fields, 108th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. The festival opens at 6:30 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m. Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday and runs until 9 p.m. nightly.

A Christmas Carol

By Charles Dickens

Adapted by Richard Hellesen

Music by David de Berry Directed by Anthony Powell

Autumn anglers have a friend

When you need some good ole basic rod and reel fishing advice you have a lot of sources, not the least of which is our helpful State Parks & Wildlife pros.

Add to that group your long-time personal fishing buddy, maybe that agent you have come to like at the nearby sporting goods shop. You can even look beyond this circle, as I did, and discover someone in the neighborhood rumored to spend a lot of time wading lake shorelines or in casting from fishing boats.

I discovered long time Westminster resident Don Goodman, a gentleman busy in his church with a “year around” fishing calendar marked heavily with his numerous angling outings. Unlike many anglers, Don’s fishing season does not end with the summer season. He is not one that stores his rods when the aspens turn gold, and the fall chill of winter settles in the foothills and along the Front Range.

“December is the slow, quiet month for me,” Don stated. He patiently waits for summer lake waters to cool and ice over. December is a good month for Don to tackle the angling gear repairs and check out fishing catalogs and sporting goods shops for the latest new fishing gear and technology.

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The executive had put out a message out to his network that he was looking to hire top-performing salespeople for his team. While reconnecting with a former colleague, he also mentioned to her that he was looking for salespeople and asked that if she knew anyone, would she send them his way.

Within just a couple of hours she had sent him the name of someone she thought could possibly be a fit. The two connected on LinkedIn and through email, eventually setting up an interview that would take place over a virtual Zoom call.

When the executive and the candidate met and made initial introductions, the executive noticed a picture of legendary Hall of Fame coach Vince Lombardi hanging on the wall behind the candidate. So before jumping into the interview he had asked him the story behind the picture. As the candidate shared his story about Vince Lombardi’s dedication, discipline and determination and how that inspired him, the executive could not help but smile. He shared that when he was in high school, he had written his term

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Don frequents both cold water mountain lakes and warm water eastern slope reservoirs year around. His choice of lake baits includes night crawlers, liver, or sucker meat, fished off the bottom of the lake in a slow and varied jigging action. Carefully selected lures are equally popular in Don’s tackle boxes. Both are activated in slower movements to match the slower movement of the fish in the colder winter water temperatures. Don uses similar gear and seeks out similar water depths and environments in both summer and winter.

“To offset slower movement of fish in colder water I slow my speeds jigging or drifting.” he confirmed.

Don pursues fish at both eastern lakes like Jackson Lake, Boyd Lake, Pueblo Reservoir and Aurora Reservoir, and high-country mountain lakes alike in South Park and Grand County. He enjoys exceptional success at Sandpiper, Blue Heron, and Coot ponds at the St. Vain State Park ponds near the Longmont-I-25 exit. Closer into the mountains he enjoys

success at Evergreen, Chatfield, and Bear Creek Reservoirs, both are younger waters with closer destinations.

“I have learned the challenge and value of matching, sometimes experimenting, the baits to lake depths and temperatures as the season moves into the early spring. Don encourages this process and has found the result productive to his catching success. Studying a lake for habitat, structure and plant growth is essential. Equally helpful is the fact this process leads an angler to where the fish are schooled.

South Park area reservoirs Antero and Eleven Mile, near the town of Fairplay, tends to attract Don early in the spring. An influencing factor are due primarily to the shallower depths and a faster warming of the water.

Don takes an active role in big fish challenges. His choice waters in the high mountain waters are Granby Reservoir and Willow Creek Reservoirs in Grand County and nearby Lake John near Walden.

“Lake trout, Larger mackinaw and mature rainbow and German Brown trout cruise deeper waters, normally at slower feeding times, requiring similar varied jigjig movements to attract the larger fish,” Don reminds us.

Bait and lure experimenting should be on our year around agenda whenever fishing slows regardless of where we are fishing. The popular and uncomplicated Mepps spinner or bright cast master with or without worms or sucker meat is a good example of one menu of choice for trout in the mountain lakes. Don is convinced there is a definite connection between a lakes natural bug species, aquatic growth, habitat and structure, and the angler’s lure types.

Finding that connection is worth the study time.

Don’s confident presence takes on an excitement and big smile when you ask him about his recently awarded “Master Angler” award received last year from the Colorado Division of Parks & Wildlife. Don proudly landed a four-pound smallmouth bass, which comfortably exceeded the three plus pound smallmouth previously on record. The trophy was taken in late fall from an eastern plains warm water pond.

Don genuinely enjoys watching people pursue the sport of fishing and to do so with success. And he suggests fishing can really be a fun year-round experience.

Maintaining the attitude of gratitude

WINNING WORDS

paper on Vince Lombardi, and he chose him for the very same reasons. They had already formed a bond.

him know that he would keep his ears and eyes open for any opportunities that sounded like a good fit.

Again, just about to hang up, the executive asked one more question. He asked the candidate, “Is there something that I can pray about for you?”

share any of what I learned with you and your family. I am so very grateful that God planned this interview, and if you need or want anyone to talk to, I am here for you.” And then they prayed together.

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Unfortunately, as they began the interview, within about 15-20 minutes they both realized that the candidate wasn’t really a good fit for the position. However, they stayed on the call for a little longer. The candidate shared that he was a single dad of two teenagers and was trying to find the right position that would allow him to provide for his family.

They were saying goodbye when another topic came up and they had some small talk around that. The executive then asked the candidate to tell him a little more about what the perfect job would be that would get him excited to go to work every day. The candidate really loved coaching and training people and helping to develop both personally and professionally. The executive let

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The candidate bowed his head for a good minute before lifting his watery eyes back to the screen. The candidate asked for prayers for his mom as she had cancer. The executive leaned in and said how sorry he was, pausing before asking one more question. He asked the candidate what kind of cancer his mom had. He bowed his head and once again took a moment to speak. As he shared that it was pancreatic cancer, his tears spilled down his cheeks.

The executive stopped and shared this, “This was never about a job interview, this was God’s interview. We were not connected to talk about any job, we were connected for a much greater purpose. My wife passed away in 2013 from pancreatic cancer. She fought for two and a half years, and I learned so much from that journey and experience and I am happy to

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Last week I talked about “More than just the attitude of gratitude,” and this week as we think about maintaining the attitude of gratitude beyond Thanksgiving, maybe we can be reminded to be grateful for those connections that are more than work-related, more than perfunctory types of calls. Maybe we can show our gratitude by leaning into those who are placed in our path and connecting with them at an entirely different level. I would love to hear your attitude of gratitude story at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can show our gratitude at a deeply human level, it really will be a better than good life.

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community loves supporting football, but they support all the other sports, too.

“Volleyball has been really good recently with three consecutive trips to the state tournament. Baseball had a great stretch back in 2010-2012, winning three straight championships,” he added. “Girls and boys both have golf teams now.” He is the boys’ coach.

Go time

The rules for six-man football are a little different. The field is smaller – 80 yards wide and 40 yards long. Teams have to gain 15 yards for a first down, not 10. There are no “direct” runs. The quarterback can rush if there is a “clean exchange” from another player.

Everyone on the offense can catch a forward pass – yes, even those on the offensive line. Field goals are worth four points instead of three. A kicked point-after touchdown is worth two points; a successful run or pass play on a PAT is worth one point.

Stratton averaged almost 58 points a game through the first 12 on the schedule. The Eagles’ opponent in

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earlier in the season, and Stratton won by more than 40 points.

Rushing the ball is key. In those first 12 games, the Eagles averaged 11.5 yards per carry and scored 73 touchdowns. Alex Cruz, he of 1,514 rushing yards this season, averages almost 15 yards per carry.

He’s also scored 41 touchdowns, including four in a lopsided, 46-13 semifinal round win over Otis High School on Nov. 19.

“The boys have been here quite a bit. They didn’t overlook anybody and were ready to play,” coach Jesse McConnell said. “That was good. We have a good pass rush. Still, they want to run the ball, too, so we were ready for that.”

In conclusion

The win pushed the Eagles into the state six-man finals.

“These boys set out on a mission,” McConnell said. “They have had this championship on their minds from almost exactly a year ago. They are free-playing, that’s for sure.”

“I kept thinking, ‘These are the good old days,” Gottmann said of his time as Eagles’ head football coach. “I was blessed with good kids. A lot of people complained about our sports programs. But I think it’s harder academically at Stratton. A teacher who transferred to Stratton told me he couldn’t believe how com-

Three alums on the coaching staff – all within two years of each other –are special to McConnell.

“When we wore the green and white and played on this very field, to come back and be able to coach for this town and for these kids means a lot,” McConnell said. “This is my seventh year overall and my second as the head coach. I went to Western State (in Gunnison) and played football for five years. I didn’t want to grad school, so I came back, and got a good job.”

“Even when our teams, whether it be football, basketball, baseball, whatever sport it may be aren’t contending for a state title, the fans and community still show up for the games and are there to support the kids. Our entire community takes pride in our school and its sports teams, FFA program, and all other extracurricular activities we offer,” Rod Thompson said. “While the kids are in school -- and especially once they graduate -- they all want our town and the school to be known as the best small school in the state.”

“In a small town, it’s a social gathering,” Gottman said. “Everyone in the town is involved, whether they are involved with the school or not. They have something in common. A lot of them went to school there. So at the game, they are talking on the sidelines. They are talking in the

“It’s something for people to feel good.”

“It is just different because kids can do every sport basically or be part of any activity they choose.” Rod Thompson added. “I feel very fortunate that I gave my kids the chance to grow up here, and I hope the tradition continues.”

“I wasn’t ready to give up football yet,” McConnell said. “I got into it. Now, I’m stuck, I guess. I’m really enjoying it. I enjoy being around the

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A reminder of Stratton’s athletic success in full view of motorists as they enter the town. PHOTO BY STEVE SMITH

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High School Sports Schedules

Brighton High School

Boys basketball

Nov. 29: @Castle View

Dec. 2: Eaglecrest 7 p.m.

Dec. 7, 9-10 @Skyline tournament

Dec. 13: Chatfield 7 p.m.

Dec. 14: Prairie View 3 p.m. (Ball Arena)

Dec. 16: @Northglenn noon

Dec. 17: Riverdale Ridge 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 6: @Arvada West

Jan. 10: @Fossil Ridge 5 p.m.

Jan. 13: Mountain Range 7 p.m.

Jan. 14: @Fort Collins

Jan. 17: Horizon 7 p.m.

Jan. 20: Rocky Mountain 7 p.m.

Jan. 24: @Poudre

Jan. 27: Legacy 7 p.m.

Jan. 31: Prairie View 7 p.m.

Feb. 3: @Erie 7 p.m.

Feb. 4: @Loveland

Feb. 7: @Broomfield 6:30 p.m.

Feb. 10: Fairview 7 p.m.

Feb. 14: Boulder 7 p.m.

Feb. 16: @Monarch 6:30 p.m.

Girls basketball

Nov. 28: @Dakota Ridge 7 p.m.

Dec. 1: Douglas County 7 p.m.

Dec. 6, 8, 10 @Skyline tournament

Dec. 14: Prairie View 1:30 p.m. (Ball Arena)

Dec. 15: Eaglecrest 7 p.m.

Dec. 17: Riverdale Ridge 7 p.m.

Dec. 20: @Heritage 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 6: Arvada West 7 p.m.

Jan. 7: Fort Collins 7 p.m.

Jan. 10: Fossil Ridge 7 p.m.

Jan. 13: @Mountain Range 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 17: @Horizon 7 p.m.

Jan. 20: @Rocky Mountain 7 p.m.

Jan. 24: Poudre 7 p.m.

Jan. 27: @Legacy 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 31: @Prairie view 7 p.m.

Feb. 3: Erie 7 p.m.

Feb. 4: Loveland 7 p.m.

Feb. 7: Broomfield 7 p.m.

Feb. 10: @Fairview 6;30 p.m.

Feb. 14: @Boulder TBA

Feb. 16: Monarch 7 p.m.

Girls swimming

Dec. 1: Silver Creek 5 p.m.

Dec. 13: Frederick 5:30 p.m.

Dec. 15: Loveland 5 p.m.

Dec. 17: Colorado Coaches Invite 8 a.m., Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center, Thornton

Jan. 5: Poudre 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 19: Horizon 5:30 p.m.

Feb. 3: Front Range League meet, VMAC

Feb. 7: State 5A swimming and diving meet, VMAC Wrestling

Dec. 2-3 @Pine Creek tournament

Dec. 7: Ponderosa 7 p.m.

Dec. 9: Loveland 7 p.m.

Dec. 10: @Grandview duals

Dec. 13: @Rocky Mountain

Dec. 16-17 Northern Colorado Christmas tournament, University of Northern Colorado

Jan. 5: @Poudre 7 p.m.

Jan. 11: Douglas County 7 p.m.

Jan. 14: @Arvada West tournament

Jan. 19: Prairie View 7 p.m.

Jan. 20-21 Top of the Rockies, Centaurus HS

Jan. 25: Riverdale Ridge 7 p.m.

Jan. 26: Monarch 7 p.m.

Jan. 27-28 Front Range League meet, Prairie View HS

Feb. 3: @Adams City

Feb. 10-11 Regionals, Pine Creek HS

Feb. 16-18 State 5A tournament, Ball Arena Girls wrestling

Dec. 1: @Eaglecrest 5 p.m.

Dec. 2: @Greeley West tournament Dec. 7: Standley Lake 6 p.m.

Dec. 8: @Fort Lupton 5 p.m.

Dec. 9: Loveland 6 p.m.

Dec. 10: @Mesa Ridge tournament Dec. 14: Columbine 6 p.m.

Dec. 16-17 Northern Colorado Christmas tournament, University of Northern Colorado

Jan. 5: @Poudre

Jan. 6: @Legacy Jan. 11: Douglas County 6 p.m. Jan. 14: @Arvada tournament Jan. 19: Prairie View 7 p.m. Jan. 21: BHS tournament 8 a.m. Jan. 25: Riverdale Ridge 6 p.m. Jan. 27-28 Front Range League meet, Prairie View HS Feb. 10-11 Regionals Feb. 16-18 State tournament, Ball Arena

Eagle Ridge Academy Girls basketball

Dec. 1: Englewood 6 p.m. Dec. 6: @Resurrection Christian 6 p.m. Dec. 8: @DSST-Green Valley 6 p.m. Dec. 13: Dawson School 6 p.m. Dec. 15-17 @Aurora Central tournament

Jan. 5: @Peak to Peak

Jan. 7: @Jefferson Academy 10 a.m. Jan. 10: @Kent Denver 4:30 p.m. Jan. 13: The Academy 7 p.m. Jan. 17: @Colorado Academy 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 18: @St. Mary’s Academy 6 p.m.

Jan. 21: Peak to Peak 10:30 a.m. Jan. 27: @The Academy 7 p.m. Jan. 31: @Prospect Ridge 6 p.m. Feb. 3: Colorado Academy 6 p.m. Feb. 7: @Faith Christian Feb. 9: Kent Denver 4:30 p.m. Feb. 11: @Stargate School Feb. 15: @Manual Feb. 17: Jefferson Academy 5:30 p.m. Boys basketball Nov. 28: @Lutheran 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1: @Englewood 6:30 p.m.

Dec. 3: @Silver Creek 6:30 p.m. Dec. 6: Resurrection Christian 6 p.m.

Dec. 8: DSST-Green Valley 6 p.m. Dec. 13: @Dawson School 5 p.m. Dec. 17: Vista Peak 11:30 .m.

Jan. 5: @Peak to Peak

Jan. 7: @Jefferson Academy 11:30 a.m.

Jan. 10: @Kent Denver 6 p.m. Jan. 13: @The Academy 7 p.m. Jan. 14: @Westminster 10:30 a.m. Jan. 17: @Colorado Academy 7 p.m. Jan. 21: Peak to Peak 1:30 p.m. Jan. 23: DSST-Byers 6 p.m. Jan. 27: The Academy 7 p.m. Jan. 31: Prospect ridge 6 p.m. Feb. 3: @Colorado Academy 6 p.m. Feb. 7: @Faith Christian Feb. 9: Kent Denver 6 p.m. Feb. 11: @Stargate School Feb. 15: @Manual Feb. 17: Jefferson Academy 7 p.m.

Riverdale Ridge High School Boys basketball Dec. 1-3 @Green Mountain tournament

Dec. 6: @Severance 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13: Niwot 7 p.m.

Dec. 15: @Skyline 7 p.m.

Dec. 17: @Brighton 7 p.m.

Jan. 6: Thompson Valley 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 10: @Frederick 7 p.m.

Jan. 12: Mountain View 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 17: @Fort Morgan 7 p.m.

Jan. 19: Northridge 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 21: @Roosevelt 1 p.m.

Jan. 24: Severance 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 26: @Niwot 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 28: Resurrection Christian 4 p.m.

Jan. 31: Skyline 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 2: @Thompson Valley 7 p.m.

Feb. 4: Frederick 1 p.m.

Feb. 7: @Mountain View 7 p.m.

Feb. 9: Fort Morgan 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 14: @Northridge 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 16: Roosevelt 7:30 p.m.

Girls basketball

Dec. 6: @Severance 6 p.m. Dec. 13: Niwot 6 p.m. Dec. 15: @Skyline 5:30 p.m. Dec. 17: @Brighton 5:30 p.m. Dec. 19-22 @Arizona tournament

Jan. 6: @Thompson Valley 7 p.m.

Jan. 10: @Frederick 5:30 p.m. Jan. 12: Mountain View 6 p.m. Jan. 17: @Fort Morgan 5:30 p.m. Jan. 19: Northridge 6 p.m. Jan. 21: @Roosevelt 11:30 a.m. Jan. 24 Severance 6 p.m. Jan. 26: @Niwot 5:30 p.m. Jan. 31: Skyline 6 p.m. Feb. 2: Thompson Valley 6:30 p.m. Feb. 4: Frederick 11:30 a.m. Feb. 7: @Mountain View 5:30 p.m. Feb. 9: Fort Morgan 6 p.m. Feb. 14: @Northridge 6 p.m. Feb. 16: Roosevelt 6 p.m. Boys wrestling Dec. 2-3 @Pine Creek tournament Dec. 8: Severance 6 p.m. Dec. 10: @Jefferson duals Dec. 14: @Skyline 6 p.m. Dec. 16-17 @Northern Colorado Christmas tournament, University of Northern Colorado

Jan. 6-7 @Uintah, Utah, tournament

Jan. 14: @Arvada West tournament Jan. 19: @Frederick 6 p.m. Jan. 20-21 Top of the Rockies, Centaurus HS

Jan. 25: @Brighton 6 p.m. Jan. 26: Niwot 6 p.m.

Jan. 28: @Bear Creek tournament Feb. 3: @Eaton 6:30 p.m. Feb. 10-11 Regionals, Discovery Canyon

Feb. 16-18 State 4A tournament, Ball Arena, Denver Girls wrestling

Dec. 2: @Greeley West Invitational Dec. 6: Legacy 6 p.m. Dec. 9: @Jefferson tournament Dec. 10: @Grizzly Invitational, Mesa Ridge HS

Dec. 15: @Skyview 6 p.m. Dec. 16-17 Northern Colorado Christmas tournament, University of Northern Colorado

Jan. 5: @Standley Lake

Jan. 7: @Bennett Invitational 11 a.m.

Jan. 13: @Poudre 6 p.m.

Jan. 14: @Poudre Invitational Jan. 19: @Broomfield 6 p.m.

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

Brighton’s Sydney Rodriguez smothers this pass attempt from Pine Creek’s LeeKaya Burke-Perryman during the first round of the state 5A girls basketball tournament Feb. 22 in Colorado Springs. The Eagles beat the Bulldogs 44-28 to move to the second round. BHS finished the season with a record of 11-13.

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ADAMS COUNTY COMBINED COURT

Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601

CONSOLIDATED NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

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

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

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ALANA PERCY Clerk of the Combined Court

Date: November 22, 2022

By: Madeline Scholl Deputy Clerk

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First Publication: December 1, 2022

Last Publication: December 1, 2022

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BRIGHTON HOUSING AUTHORITY ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING January 5, 2023, 4:00 P.M.

A Public Hearing is scheduled for the review of the Brighton Housing Authority’s revised Administra tive Plan for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program. Public input is encouraged and welcome. The Administrative Plan will be available for public inspection during regular office hours, Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, in the Brighton Housing Authority office, prior to the Public Hearing. If you are unable to ap pear at BHA Offices located at 22. S, 4th Avenue, Suite 202, Brighton, CO 80601, please call the office at 303-655-2160 for alternative methods of

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If you are a person with disabilities and are in need of a reasonable accommodation to access this information or public hearing, please call BHA offices at 303-655-2160.

If you have limited English proficiency and are seeking language assistance to access this public hearing, please call the office at 303-655-2160.

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Last Publication: January 5, 2023

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ORDINANCE NO. 2401 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 PRINCI PAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF BRIGHTON, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO

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ATTEST: /s/ NATALIE HOEL, City Clerk

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

INTRODUCED, PASSED ON FINAL READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED BY TITLE ONLY THIS 15th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2022.

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

ATTEST: /s/ NATALIE HOEL, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ ALICIA CALDERÓN, City Attorney

A COMPLETE COPY OF THE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS AND ON THE CITY OF BRIGHTON WEBSITE.

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First Publication: December 1, 2022

Last Publication: December 1, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

ORDINANCE NO. 2399 INTRODUCED BY: Padilla

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AP PROVING A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH ALLO COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, GRANTING TO ALLO COMMUNICATIONS, LLC A NONEX

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PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED BY TITLE ONLY THIS 15th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2022.

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

ATTEST: /s/ NATALIE HOEL, City Clerk

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

A COMPLETE COPY OF THE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS AND ON THE CITY OF BRIGHTON WEBSITE.

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NOTICE OF EXCLUSION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there have been or will be filed with the Board of Directors of the Silver Peaks Metropolitan District No. 6, in the Town of Lochbuie, County of Weld, State of Colorado (the “District”), petitions praying for the exclusion of certain lands from such District.

1.The names and addresses of the Petitioners and a description of the property mentioned in such petitions are as follows:

Name of Petitioner: WM Sub SILP, LLC

Address: 8800 N. Gainey Center Drive, Suite 345 Scottsdale, Arizona 85258

Description of Property:

Block 20, Silver Peaks Filing No. 1, County of Weld, State of Colorado

Name of Petitioner: WUSF 5 Silver Peaks, LLC

Address: 8800 N. Gainey Center Drive, Suite 345 Scottsdale, Arizona 85258

Description of Property: Lot 2, Block 90, Silver Peaks Filing No. 1, County of Weld, State of Colorado

Name of Petitioner: Walton Colorado, LLC

Address: 8800 N. Gainey Center Drive, Suite 345 Scottsdale, Arizona 85258

Description of Property: Lot 2, Block 90, Silver Peaks Filing No. 1, County of Weld, State of Colorado

2.The prayer of the petitions is that the property described in the Petitions be excluded from the District.

3. The area sought to be excluded from the District is located entirely within the Town of Lochbuie, Weld County, and does not include property within any other county or within any other incorporated city, town, or city and county, and the District currently encompasses property in the Town of Lochbuie, Weld County, and therefore no notice of the proposed exclusion under Section 32-1-207(2), C.R.S., as amended, is required.

Accordingly, notice is hereby given to all interested persons to appear at the public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 via video and telephone conference, and show cause in writing, if any they have, why such petitions should not be granted. The video conference can be joined via WebEx Meeting Number: 2590 785 4749; Meeting Password: mvGBPWfr379. To attend the meeting by phone dial: 650-479-3208 and enter Passcode: 2590 785 4749#.

The failure of any person in the existing District to file a written objection shall be taken as an assent on his part to the exclusion of the area described in this notice.

SILVER PEAKS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO.

6

By:/s/

Russell W. Dykstra, Esq., District Counsel

Legal Notice No. BSB1992

First Publication: December 1, 2022

Last Publication: December 1, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

BEFORE THE COLORADO OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION

NOTICE AND APPLICATION FOR HEARING DOCKET NO. 221100296

TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

Pursuant to Rule 523.d., the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Staff has applied to the Commission for an Order Finding Violation against Fahey Oil & Gas (Operator No. 28780), to adjudicate allegations in the Notice of Alleged Violation No. 403174597.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to: 1) the general jurisdiction of the Oil and Gas Conserva tion Commission of the State of Colorado under § 34-60-105, C.R.S.; 2) specific powers granted pursuant to § 34-60-106, C.R.S.; 3) the Colorado Administrative Procedures Act at § 24-4-105, C.R.S.; and 4) the Commission’s Series 500 Rules at 2 C.C.R. 404-1, that the Commission has scheduled this matter for hearing before a COGCC Hearing Officer at the following date, time, and location (subject to change):

Date: January 18, 2023 Time:9:00 a.m.

Place: Virtually or Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, CO 80203

The Notice and documents related to this matter can be found on our “Hearing eFiling System Document Search” page here https://oitco.hylandcloud.com/DNRCOGPubli cAccess/index.html. Select “Search for Docket Related Documents” from the pull-down menu, use the above “Docket Number”, and select “Search”.

Legal Notice No. BSB1986 First Publication: December 1, 2022 Last Publication: December 1, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Metro Districts

Budget Hearings

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, Green wood 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 December 8, 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 December 8, 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 adop tion of the 2022 budget amendments.

Dated: November 21, 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. BSB1998

First Publication: December 1, 2022

Last Publication: December 1, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

NOTICE

AS TO PROPOSED 2023 BUDGET AND NOTICE CONCERNING 2022 BUDGET AMENDMENT BLUE LAKE METROPOLITAIN DISTRICT NO.1

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested parties that the necessity has arisen to amend the Prairie Center Metropolitan District Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 & 10 2022 Budgets and that proposed 2023 Budgets have been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Prairie Center Metropolitan District Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 & 10; and that copies of the proposed Amended 2022 Budgets and 2023 Bud gets 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 Budgets and Adopting the 2023 Budgets will be considered at a public meeting of the Board of Directors of the District to be held on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at 4:00 P.M. This District Board meeting will be held via Zoom without any individuals (neither Board Representatives nor the general public) attending in person.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the BLUE LAKE MET ROPOLITAN 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 December 8, 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: 893 7689 5859, Passcode: 376683. The audio/ video conference may be joined using high speed Internet connection to: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89376895859?pwd=V

FUzNFVTQklGNmZtNVkzU01WL2dXZz09

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 pro posed budget has been filed in the office of Com munity 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 December 8, 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 December 8, 2022. Any interested elector within the District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objec tions at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2022 budget amendment.

Dated: November 21, 2022

Public Notices

Ridgeline Vista Metro District Baseline Road Project (the “Project”).

A description of the Work to be performed is: Baseline Road Improvements located in Adams County, Colorado. The work will consist of erosion control, earthwork, concrete flatwork, asphalt, signage and striping, and landscape and irriga tion improvements. Bid schedules will be based on individual trades and a contractor may bid on one or more bid schedules.

Bids will not be opened publicly and may not be opened immediately following the date and time specified for Bid Submittal. An abstract of the amounts of the base Bids and major alternates (if any) will be made available to Bidders after the Bids have been opened, reviewed by the Owner, and after conducting interviews if deemed appropriate.

The Agreement provides for the construction of the Owner’s Baseline Road Project (hereinafter referred to as the Work).

All Bids must be in accordance with the Contract Documents on file with Redland.

Copies of the Contract Documents, complete with Drawings and Specifications, may be obtained from Redland via email request to wleplatt@ redland.com. A pre-bid conference will not be held. Questions arising shall be submitted by prospec tive bidders in writing and written answers to such questions shall be provided through Redland to all prospective bidders.

The Work shall commence within ten (10) days after the Notice to Proceed. Completion of the Work is required as specified in the Agreement.

Bid Security in the amount of five (5) percent of the total Bid Price must accompany each Bid in the form specified in the Instructions to Bidders.

Within five (5) days of the date of the Notice of Award, the successful Bidder will be required to furnish Performance Bond and a Payment Bond in the amount of one hundred (100) percent of the Contract Amount, guaranteeing faithful perfor mance and the payment of all bills and obligations arising from the performance of the Agreement.

No Bid may be withdrawn within a period of onehundred twenty (120) days after the date fixed for opening Bids.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to accept a bid or combination of bids, if any, which in its sole and absolute judgment will under all circumstances best serve the Owner’s interest including, without limitation, Owner’s deci sions or circumstances related to financing of the project in whole or in part. Owner may also reject the Bid of any Bidder if Owner believes that it would not be in the best interest of the Project to make an award to that Bidder. Owner also reserves the right to waive all informalities not involving price, time, or changes in the Work and to negotiate contract terms with the Successful Bidder. More than one Bid for the same Work from an individual or entity under the same or different names will not be considered. Reasonable grounds for believing that any Bidder has an interest in more than one Bid for the Work may be cause for disqualifica tion of that Bidder and the rejection of all Bids in which that Bidder has an interest. No Bid will be accepted from any firm, person, or corporation, who is a defaulter as to surety or otherwise, or is deemed incompetent, irresponsible, or unreliable by the Owner.

Owner may consider the qualifications and ex perience of Subcontractors, Suppliers, and other persons and organizations proposed for those portions of the Work as to which the identity of Subcontractors, Suppliers, and other persons and organizations must be submitted. Owner may conduct such investigations as Owner deems nec essary to assist in the evaluation of any Bid and to establish the responsibility, previous commitments, qualifications and financial and performance ability of Bidders, proposed Subcontractors, Suppliers, and other persons and organizations to perform and furnish the Work in accordance with the Con tract Documents to Owner’s satisfaction within the prescribed time. Owner reserves the right to reject bids where the Bidder is performing less than 40% of the contract work.

Bidder evaluation is qualifications-based and Owner reserves the right to conduct interviews with qualified bidders following Bid opening. Such interviews with qualified bidders, if deemed ap propriate by Owner, may be held as soon as the afternoon of the second business day following the date that bids are due. Qualified bidders may expect to be notified of the interview schedule on the first business day following the date that bids are due. Although pricing is a factor in selection, Owner may choose to award the Contract to a qualified Bidder that is not the same qualified Bid der who submitted the lowest Bid price. Informa tion obtained in follow up interviews may be used to determine the successful Bidder if information submitted with Bids, in the opinion of the Owner, are insufficient.

No Bids will be considered which are received after the time indicated, and any Bids so received after said time shall be returned to the Bidder unopened.

Any questions concerning this bid shall be directed via email to:

Wade LePlatt, P.E.

Redland

1500 West Canal Court Littleton, CO 80120

Phone: 720-283-6783 ext. 134

Email: wleplatt@redland.com

Legal Notice No. BSB1995

First Publication: December 1, 2022

Last Publication: December 1, 2022

Brighton, CO 80601

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

Defendants: KENNETH ALLEN MARUSKA; SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING, INC; HUNT ERS 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: Kenneth Allen Marus ka

Original Lienor: Lakeshore at Hunters Glen Homeowners Association, Inc. Current Holder of the evidence of debt: Lake shore 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 indebted ness: $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

Description of property to be foreclosed: 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.

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

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

THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The covenants of Plaintiff have been violated as follows: failure to make payments on said indebtedness when the same were due and owing.

NOTICE OF SALE

THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 9:00 o’clock A.M., on 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 Certifi cate 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.

First Publication: November 03, 2022

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 LI ABILITIES 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 AT TACHED 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 EN TITLED 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 REQUIRE MENTS 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/ 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.

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.

Date: October 26, 2022.

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

Legal Notice No. BSB1938

First Publication: November 3, 2022

Last Publication: December 1, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO

Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton, CO 80601

Plaintiff: PARK NORTH TOWNHOUSE CORP., a Colorado non-profit corporation, Defendants: STEPHEN REEDY; COMMUNITY LOAN SERVICING, LLC; LISA CULPEPPER AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE AND 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: 2021CV031249

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

Under a Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure entered on August 22, 2022 in the above- cap tioned action, I am ordered to sell certain real property as follows:

Original Lienee Stephen Reedy

Original Lienor Park North Townhouse Corp.

Current Holder of the evidence of debt Park North Townhouse Corp. Date of Lien being foreclosed May 17, 2021

Date of Recording of Lien being foreclosed May 18, 2021

County of Recording Adams Recording Information 2021000060045

Original Principal Balance of the secured in debtedness $2,610.30

Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof $18,133.04

Amount of Judgment entered August 22, 2022 $15,824.04

Description of property to be foreclosed:

Condominium Unit No. 53, Building No. 8, Park North Townhouses (First Filing) according to the Condominium Declaration recorded February 19, 1965 in Book 1210 at Page 9 and according to the Fourth Amended Condominium Map recorded January 23, 1968 as File No. 12 at Page 79 at Reception No. 827650 of the records of the Clerk and Recorder of Adams County, Colorado.

County of Adams, State of Colorado.

Also known as: 1140 W. 88th Avenue, Thornton, CO 80260.

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

THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The covenants of Plaintiff have been violated as follows: failure to make payments on said indebtedness when the same were due and owing.

NOTICE OF SALE

THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 9:00 o’clock A.M., on February 02, 2023, in the basement of Adams County Justice Center – Adams County Sheriff at 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, 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 Certifi cate 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.

Legal Notice No. BSB1972

First Publication: November 24, 2022 Last Publication: December 22, 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 LI ABILITIES 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 AT TACHED 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 IN TENT 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 REQUIRE MENTS 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/ 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.

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.

Date: November 14, 2022.

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

Notice to Creditors

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Michael Richard Buchanan, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 393

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 17, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Katherine Marie Buchanan

Personal Representative 17693 E Ohio Cir Aurora, CO 80017

Legal Notice No. BSB1965

First Publication: November 17, 2022

Last Publication: December 1, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Mack Gammon, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 314

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 17, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Maxine Moore

Personal Representative 509 Lee Street Hampton, VA 23669

Legal Notice No. BSB1957

First Publication: November 17, 2022

Last Publication: December 1, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of SHIRLEY JEAN COLE, a/k/a Shirley J. Cole, a/k/a Shirley Cole, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30919

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 24, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Counsel for Thomas C. Cole

Personal Representative Melissa Dalla Hammond, P.C. 15016 Elizabeth St., Thornton, CO 80602

Legal Notice No. BSB1978

First Publication: November 24, 2022 Last Publication: December 8, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Carolyn Egan, a/k/a Carolyn L. Egan, a/k/a Carolyn Lucille Egan, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30962

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

Casey L. Williams, #39117

Attorney for Katherine A. Fennelly, Personal Representative 203 Telluride Street, #400 Brighton, CO 80601

Legal Notice No. BSB1985

First Publication: December 1, 2022

Last Publication: December 15, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Louis Herbeck, a/k/a Louis Herbeck, Jr., a/k/a Louis T. Herbeck, a/k/a Louis T. Herbeck, Jr., a/k/a Louis Tony Herbeck, a/k/a Louis Tony Herbeck, Jr., Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30913

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 24, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Casey L. Williams, #39117

Attorney for Kathy Herald, Personal Representative 203 Telluride Street, #400 Brighton, CO 80601

Legal Notice No. BSB1982 First Publication: November 24, 2022

Last Publication: December 8, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Mary Loseke, a/k/a Mary K. Loseke, a/k/a Mary Kathleen Loseke, a/k/a Kathy Loseke, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30963

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 24, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Casey L. Williams, #39117

Attorney for Steven S. Loseke, Personal Representative 203 Telluride Street, #400 Brighton, CO 80601

Legal Notice No. BSB1974

First Publication: November 24, 2022 Last Publication: December 8, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of LARRY DEAN WERTH, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30769

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 24, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Constance Lorraine Gibson Personal Representative c/o Werth Law LLC P.O. Box 808 Brighton, CO 80601

Legal Notice No. BSB1979

First Publication: November 24, 2022 Last Publication: December 8, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of ALBERT GLORIA, JR., Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 312

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.

Francisco M. Gloria Personal Representative c/o Larry M. Snyder, Esq. 650 South Cherry Street Suite 1000 Denver, CO 80246-1812

Legal Notice No. BSB2003

First Publication: December 1, 2022 Last Publication: December 15, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of PAIGE A. CLYKER, aka PAIGE AMBERT CLYKER, aka PAIGE CLYKER, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30825

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 17, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Matthew P. Clyker Personal Representative 21460 County Road 4 Hudson, CO 80642

Legal Notice No. BSB1962

First Publication: November 17, 2022 Last Publication: December 1, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Nigel Dale Terrance Chapman, deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30821

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 24, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jasmine Maria Saldenha

Personal Representative 1295-D Bear Mountain Drive Boulder, CO 80305

Legal Notice No. BSB1969 First publication: November 24, 2022

Hainey, Stroia capture top spots in Brighton’s annual turkey trot

A thousand or so runners and walkers turned out in subfreezing temperatures Nov. 19 for Brighton’s annual turkey trot.

Zebulon Hainey won the men’s race in a time of 16:01. Sabina Stroia took first place in the women’s division with a time of 22:20. Michael Blanchard was the first walker across the finish line in a time of 35:51. Nicole Rubis was the winner of the women’s 5k walk, where her time was 43:06.

The event was a qualifier for next spring’s Boulder Bolder race. Results are available on the internet via this link: https://shorturl.at/nsBGR at Racing Underground.

SCHEDULE

Jan. 21: @Brighton Invitational

Jan. 25: @Brighton

Jan. 26: Severance/Platte Valley 6 p.m.

Jan. 28: @Chatfield tournament

Feb. 1: Longs Peak League cross over tournament

Feb. 4: @Northridge tournament

Feb. 10-11 Regionals, Broomfield HS

Feb. 16-18 State tournament, Ball Arena, Denver

Prairie View High School

Boys basketball

Nov. 29: @Skyline 7 p.m.

Dec. 5, 7, 9 @Fairview tournament

Dec. 13: Aurora Central 7 p.m.

Dec. 14: Brighton (Ball Arena) 3 p.m.

Dec. 15-17 @Chatfield tournament

Jan. 7: @Poudre 3 p.m.

Jan. 10: Rocky Mountain 7 p.m.

Jan. 13: Northglenn 7 p.m.

Jan. 17: Legacy 7 p.m.

Jan. 20: @Fort Collins 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 21: @Horizon 1 p.m.

Jan. 24: Fossil ridge 7 p.m.

Jan. 26: Mountain Range 7 p.m.

Feb. 3: Loveland 7 p.m.

Feb. 4: @Broomfield 7 p.m.

Feb. 7: Monarch 7 p.m.

Feb. 10: @Boulder 6:30 p.m.

Feb. 14: @Fairview 6:30 p.m.

Feb. 16: @Erie 6:30 p.m.

Girls basketball

Nov. 29: @Skyline 5:30 p.m.

Dec. 1-3 Nate Howard tournament

Dec. 6: @Eaglecrest 7 p.m.

Dec. 7, 9-10 @Fort Lupton tournament

Dec. 13: @Aurora Central 7 p.m.

Dec. 14: Brighton 1:30 p.m. (Ball Arena)

Jan. 7: Poudre 7 p.m.

Jan. 10: @Rocky Mountain 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 17: @Legacy 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 20: Fort Collins 7 p.m.

Jan. 21: Horizon 7 p.m.

Jan. 24: @Fossil Ridge 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 27: @Mountain Range 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 31: Brighton 7 p.m.

Feb. 3: @Loveland 6:30 p.m.

Public Notices

YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED that the Motion has been set for hearing in Division D1 of the District Court in and for the County of Adams, Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, Colorado, on the 15th day of , December 2022, at the hour of 4:10 p.m., at which time the Petitioner must prove by clear and convincing evidence 1) It is in the best interests of the child, that the parent-child legal relationship which exists between you and the child be terminated and severed; 2) That the child was adjudicated dependent or neglected; 3) That an appropriate treatment plan has not reason ably been complied with by the parent or has not been successful; 4) That the parents are unfit; 5) That the conduct or condition of the parent or parents is unlikely to change within a reasonable time; OR 1) That the child have been abandoned by their parent or parents in that the parent or parents have surrendered physical custody for a period of six months and during this period have not manifested to the child, the court or to the person having physical custody a firm intention to assume or obtain physical custody or to make permanent legal arrangements for the care of the child and 2) That it is in the best interests of the

Feb. 4: Broomfield 7 p.m.

Feb. 7: @Monarch 6:30 p.m.

Feb. 10: Boulder 7 p.m.

Feb. 14: Fairview 7 p.m.

Feb. 16: Erie 7 p.m.

Boys wrestling

Nov. 30: Legacy 7 p.m.

Dec. 3: @Fairview tournament

Dec. 7: @Arvada west

Dec. 10: @Roosevelt tournament

Dec. 16-17 @Northern Colorado Christmas tournament

University of Northern Colorado

Jan. 6: @Colfax Smackdown, Den ver East HS

Jan. 12: Columbine 7 p.m.

Jan. 14: @Arvada West tournament

Jan. 19: @Brighton 7 p.m.

Jan. 21: @Northglenn tournament

Jan. 25: @Broomfield

Jan. 27-28 Front Range League meet, 4 p.m./8 a.m.

Jan. 31: @Overland

Feb. 2: Jefferson 7 p.m.

Feb. 10-11 Regionals, Pine Creek HS

Feb. 16-18 State 5A tournament, Ball Arena

child that the parent-child legal relationship which exists between the child and the respondents be terminated and severed.

The Court, before it can terminate the parent-child legal relationship, must find that a continuation of the relationship is likely to result in grave risk of death or serious injury to the child or that your conduct or condition as a parent renders you unable or unwilling to give the child reasonable parental care.

YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED that you have the right to have legal counsel represent you in all matters connected with the Motion to Terminate the Parent-Child Legal Relationship.

If you cannot afford to pay the fees of legal counsel, you are advised that the Court will appoint legal counsel to represent you at no cost to you upon your request and upon your showing of an inability to pay.

YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED that a grandpar ent, aunt, uncle, brother or sister of the child must file a request for guardianship and legal custody of the child within twenty days of the filing of the motion to terminate parent/child legal relationship.

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

Done and signed this 17th day of November 2022.

BY THE COURT: District Court Judge/Magistrate Legal Notice No. BSB1994

First Publication: December 1, 2022 Last Publication: December 1, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address:

AMENDED ORDER OF ADVISEMENT

That it is

The Court, before it can terminate the parent-child legal relationship, must find that a continuation of the relationship is likely to result in grave risk of death or serious injury to the child or that your conduct or condition as a parent renders you unable or unwilling to give the child reasonable parental care.

YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED that you have the right to have legal counsel represent you in all matters connected with the Motion to Terminate the Parent-Child Legal Relationship. If you cannot afford to pay the fees of legal counsel, you are advised that the Court will appoint legal counsel to represent you at no cost to you upon your request and upon your showing of an inability to pay.

YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED that a grandpar ent, aunt, uncle, brother or sister of the child must file a request for guardianship and legal custody of the child within twenty days of the filing of the motion to terminate parent/child legal relationship.

If you have any questions concerning the foregoing advisement, you should immediately contact either your legal counsel or the Court. Done and signed this 16th day of November, 2022.

BY THE COURT:

That an appropriate treatment plan has not reasonably been complied with by the parent or has not been successful; 4) That the parents are unfit; 5) That the conduct or condition of the parent or parents is unlikely to change within a

District Court Judge/Magistrate

Legal Notice No. BSB1993

First Publication: December 1, 2022

Last Publication: December 1, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

reasonable time; OR 1) That the child have been abandoned by their parent or parents in that the parent or parents have surrendered physical custody for a period of six months and during this period have not manifested to the child, the court or to the person having physical custody a firm intention to assume or obtain physical custody or to make permanent legal arrangements for the care of the child and 2)

in the best interests of the child that the parent-child legal relationship which exists between the child and the Respondents be terminated and severed.

Race leaders head eastbound on Columbine Drive, shortly after the start of Brighton’s annual Turkey Trot Nov. 19. Zebulon Hanley won the men’s race in 16:010 Sabina Troia was the first female across the finish line in a time of 22:20 . PHOTOS BY STEFAN BRODSKY

Zebulon Hainey is first across the finish line at this year’s Brighton Turkey Trot. His time was 16:01.

Brighton’s Sydney Rodriguez smothers this pass attempt from Pine Creek’s LeeKaya Burke-Perryman during the first round of the state 5A girls basketball tournament Feb. 22 in Colorado Springs. The Eagles beat the Bulldogs 44-28 to move to the second round. BHS finished the season with a record of 11-13. FILE PHOTO