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‘Tis the holiday season in Brighton

Grocery, convenience stores to sell wine

Change starts in March

BY TAMARA CHUANG THE COLORADO SU

After counting up the remaining votes from Denver, Proposition 125 changed direction and narrowly passed, letting Coloradans buy a bottle of wine at the grocery store.

Grocery and convenience stores with a license to sell beer can begin selling wine March 1. That’s approximately 1,819 licensees as of June 2021, according to the Department of Revenue. They’ll also be able to offer beer and wine tastings.

Civitas gets thumbs up for 10 fracking wells in Thornton

BY LUKE ZARZECKI LZARZECKI@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Thornton city council approved a proposed 10-well fracking site at the southeast corner of the E-470 and I-25 intersection on Nov. 29 on a 6-2 vote.

“You’ve done everything that can be done for that location,” Mayor Jan Kulmann said.

Civitas Resources Inc. bought 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.

The site will be active for 20-30 years.

Even if city council didn’t approve

the project, it would’ve most likely been given the green light through a different route of authorization.

Thornton’s Municipal Code outlines three different routes, according to Colin Wahab, acting planning manager.

The Oil and Gas Permit Process requires a public hearing if the minimum requirements are satisfied, the Expedited Oil and Gas Permit Process says staff approves administratively if the operator meets heightened standards, and the Operator Agreement, which is approved by city council and establishes a framework for environmental, public health, safety and welfare.

Civitas went through an operator agreement and staff recommended approval. According to Wahab, the

negotiated terms are more protective than city and state requirements, the operator agreed to plugging and abandoning existing wells within the city, the city will receive financial reimbursements, higher insurance and assurance requirements, there will be training and coordination with the fire department and the operator conducted a location analysis to see where the best location would be.

Some of the negotiated terms that exceed protective requirements 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.

“We’re pleased that Coloradans will soon be able to pick up a bottle of wine when purchasing groceries,” said Rick Reiter, campaign director for Wine in Grocery Stores. “Consumer habits are evolving, and it was inevitable that either this election, or one soon thereafter, that Colorado would become the 40th state to have wine in grocery stores.”

The measure was losing by less than a percentage point for most of election night and the next two days. The “yes” votes jumped ahead on the third evening.

As votes were counted, the opinion was stark between rural and urban communities. Rural counties voted largely against Proposition 125 while the Denver metro area and El Paso County were in favor.

La Plata County, in the southwest corner of the state, rejected Proposition 125 by a clear majority, or 57.3% of voters. Denver voters, meanwhile, approved the measure

Five-year-old Charlotte Rowland is about to deliver her Christmas wish list to Santa and Mrs Claus at the city of Brighton’s treelighting program Dec. 3 at Founders Plaza. After repairs to a breaker, Mayor Greg Mills lit the Christmas tree, signifying the beginning of the holiday season

PHOTO BY STEVE SMITH

Brighton McDonald’s hosts charity event Dec. 4

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A Northern Metro McDonald’s franchisee knows that pounds of french fries can add up. Now, they’re adding them up to help kids and families in medical need.

Brighton McDonald’s owner Brian Boselli hosted a Ronald McDonald House charity event on Dec. 4. “Owner-operators, including myself from the Brighton stores, have donated more than $300,000 to the McDonald’s House this year- $243k was the total donated annually from a penny per pound of fries, and $70k is the donations from happy meals sold for 2022,” Boselli said.

Boselli opened his latest McDonald’s franchise Oct. 20 at 4833 E. Bridge St.

The Ronald McDonald House provides temporary housing for families at no cost that travels to Denver near the hospital where their children are receiving treatment.

“Between the two Denver Ronald McDonald houses they are able to serve 118 families each night, “ Boselli said.

Boselli’s newest franchise has been open for five weeks. The store never hosted a grand opening, so instead they are hosting a fundraiser for the McDonald’s House and will have grand opening events at the restaurant.

“Since we have opened, it’s been a great turnout. The community has been fantastic and we really want to do something to give back to the house. So we thought we’d incorporate the grand opening with it,” he said.

For every donation of an item on

the Ronald McDonald Charity wish list, guests will receive a free coffee and enter to win a $100 gift card or Mcdonald’s for a year. The event includes face painting, raffle prizes, games, and food give away.

“There lot of ways for people to give at McDonald’s. The McDonald’s franchisee proceeds from every happy meal sold. We give a penny for every pound of french fries sold, which doesn’t sound like a lot, but it’s amazing how many french fries we sell,” Boselli said.

There is also a Ronald McDonald House in Colorado Springs. Ronald McDonald House Charity also hosted its annual “Light the House Radiothon” on Dec. 1 on air with KOSI 101.1.

“The Ronald McDonald House organization is near and dear to my heart and I am thankful for all the support we as a community can give them,” Boselli said.

The Boselli family, celebrating the grand opening of the new McDonald’s and fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charity. Left-back, Brittany, Bodan, Brian, Denise, and Richard Boselli. Bottom, Brynlea, Brantly, and Brysan Boselli.

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Brighton unveils new sculptures

Pieces of art will be shown at sites across the city

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Four new sculptures were unveiled at Carmichael Park as part of the 2022-2023 City of Brighton’s Eye 4 Art Sculpture on loan project program to expand the public art in the city.

The artists’ sculptures selected were “Bobcat “by Jan Rosetta, “Rainbow Point” Jodie Bliss, “Sun To Moon Rotation,” Mary Angers, and “Side by Each” Charlotte Zink.

Their sculptures will be on display for one year.

Brighton’s Eye 4 Art committee selects the sculptures and the artists receives a $500 honorarium when their sculpture is placed. One sculpture is also selected as the Brighton’s Choice piece, earning a $1,000 award and a chance to be purchased by the public or the city.

The Sculpture on Loan Project kicked off in 2015 through the Eye 4 Art program, installing two pieces.

Since the program started, it has installed ten sculptures throughout the city with grants from the Scientific Cultural Facilities District, the City of Brighton Lodging Tax, and the City of Brighton, according to officials.

Several volunteers and city departments have also contributed to the program, including the Brighton Parks and Recreation Department, the Eye 4 Art Committee, the Brighton Public Arts Committee, the Brighton Cultural Arts Commission, and the Office of Arts and Culture.

Jan Rosetta of Loveland created the Bobcat sculpture, which was selected and purchased by the city as Brighton’s Choice.

“I’m excited, the City of Brighton has actually purchased the Bobcat for their permanent collection but I don’t know where it will be displayed after the original one-year display is up,” Rosetta said.

Rosetta grew up in Maryland and lived in California before moving to Colorado in 1992. She graduated with an art degree from the University of Delaware and also studied art at the Art Center of Design in Los Angeles.

“I had a 23-year career in graphic design before changing to sculpture. I have been a full-time sculptor now for 30 years,” she said.

Rosetta went from a graphic designer to sculpting, having never studied sculpture, but she naturally developed a feel for the art as a child, carving

animals out of soap. Her husband Mel helped her carve wood signs that she designed as part of her graphic design work.

Rosetta said back when she started, most of her work came from designing hand-drawn logos and packaging for clients from her San Francisco. After computers were and graphic design software became popular, she had a hard time competing.

“I discovered bronze casting when I did a portrait for a painter friend to trade for a large painting. After entering a few shows and winning awards with my first bronze animal sculpture, I realized that there was a career change for me there and was thrilled to be creating in 3-D again,” Rosetta said.

Rosetta said she enjoyed the creative challenges of graphic design and meeting the client’s visual needs professionally.

“I was ready to create art that spoke to my passion. I discovered that if I do work that pleases me, others will like it as well,” Rosetta said.

Rosetta’s inspiration to sculpt wildlife, especially cats, is her love for animals, the beauty deserving of respect, and the sentient of animals having feelings, showing awareness and responsiveness.

“My sculpting style evolved naturally from my background in graphic design, reducing extraneous detail to bring out the essence of form and motion,” Rosetta said.

Side by Each

Another artist on display, Charlotte Link, is from Berthoud and grew up in New Orleans. Link’s sculpture is “Side by Each”.

She came to Colorado in 1987 to study art and art education at Colorado University at Boulder. Link and her husband, Ben, live and work as a team creating metals in a 125-year-old home in the heart of the old town of Berthoud.

“I’ve enjoyed experimenting with many mediums over the years, always sketching, painting, paper making, clay and for the past 24 years, collaborating with my husband and partner Ben, creating with metals,” Link said.

Link said inspiration comes from nature, and second is humans with their funky, beautiful glory. She also loves architecture, Art Nouveau, and Picasso growing up.

“Teaching art pre-internet with stacks of books we’d check out of the local library, sharing art images with our students was always great fun. Years of pouring over children’s books’ illustrations, while teaching my own two children to read, was an

amazing gift,” she said.

Link started metal work with Ben in 1998 and he learned welding at Ecocyle in Longmont.

She and Ben created Holiday gifts for fun with steel cutouts, and it took off with shows, galleries, and open studio tours.

“We have been blessed with loyal patrons over the years. Being a fulltime artist has allowed me to raise my children and be in control of our schedules; it has been a truly inspiring, busy and challenging endeavor,” Link said.

Link said they share designs with custom works and work on commission which has kept them ready for anything and learning something new, keeping it fresh and broadening skill sets.

What inspired Link to sculpt Side by Each, which is made of steel and outdoor sculpture clay, was a friend.

“A dear friend from Canada taught me this expression, when you order your two eggs- side by each- face

the sky,” Link said. “ I like my eggs sunny side up, and I love this expression. It implies way beyond our breakfast. Individuals connected, living together, side by each, it’s something for us to strive for.”

Link said she was excited her sculpture was selected to engage and inspire the beautiful community of Brighton with its unique whimsical energy.

“I added just the right forms and color to compliment and celebrate the existing architecture and landscape,” she said.

“On sculpture installation days you feel like an art fairy dropping off a bit of joy for the community. Art has the power to touch and connect us, and it is a wonderful feeling to see our creations out in the world doing that for so many folks.”

For more information about the program, contact David Gallegos, Arts and Culture Coordinator, at dgallegos@brightonco.gov or 303-6552176.

The “Bobcat” by Rosetta, was purchased by the City of Brighton. PHOTOS BY BELEN WARD

“Sun To Moon Rotation” by Mary Angers.

Brighton picks winners in annual plow naming contest

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Baby Snowda and Snowbi Won Kenobi will be patrolling Brighton’s streets this winter, alongside some other cleverly-named kin.

The names for two City of Brighton snow plows and seven others were up for grabs in the City of Brighton’s annual naming contest.

Nine students won the naming rights in the City of Brighton snow plow contest. The winners will be recognized on Dec. 6 at the city council meeting.

“Judging this contest has become quite a challenging task with so many creative entries,” said Mayor Greg Mills. “We are overjoyed that we can again highlight this fun, new tradition in Brighton.”

The winning snow plow names and students are:

Baby Snowda, named by Aviana

Carrillo, a First Grader at Bromley East Charter School.

Snowbi Won Kenobi, named by Mckay Hendrickson, a Fifth Grader at Bromley East Charter School.

Buzz Iceclear, named by Margo McDonald, a First Grader at Bromley East Charter School.

Optimus Plow, named by Bryan Jones, a Kindergartener at South Elementary.

Plowzilla, named by Cruz Vasquez, a Kindergartener at Northeast Elementary.

Plowasaurus Rex, named by two students, Caleb Sledge, a Fifth Grader at Bromley East Charter School, and Landon Tryon, a Kindergartener at Padilla Elementary

Sleet Defeater, named by Marshal Stuck, a Fifth Grader at Pennock Elementary.

The Big Snowbowski, named by Elias Lai,n a Fifth Grader at Pen-

nock Elementary.

Snow Queen, named by Kara Neeley, a First Grader at Northeast Elementary.

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New hours for Adams County o ces in the New Year

STAFF REPORT

As of Jan. 1, 2023, Adams County will be opening county buildings on Mondays and resuming a five-day schedule. The updated 2023 building schedule will continue to provide a regular 40-hour workweek for residents and employees, but by opening county

buildings on Mondays, residents will have more flexibility to utilize in-person services.

Many programs and services are also accessible online at adcogov.org under the “Save a Trip” menu. This allows residents to conduct their county business however is most efficient for them. The county encourages residents to use

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Movie: It’s a Wonderful Life

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Feathered Friends: Gyrfalcon is arctic bird is a rare visitor to Colorado and is perfectly at home on the snowy tundra or the far northern countries such as Iceland, Canada and Norway. 1:00 p.m. Tues. Dec 13. $5. Deadline: Mon. Dec 12

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Gamble: Bally’s

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the services, when possible, to minimize in-person visits.

In another move to improve services to the public, County Manager Noel Bernal announced that the newly minted Adams County Health Department (ACHD), led by Dr. Kelly Weidenbach, is hiring more than 100 front-facing staff and currently adding four locations

residents can access for services on Jan. 1.

“Moving to full public service hours at all Adams County locations is not only the right thing to do but will also provide additional access for residents,” Bernal said. “We are additionally excited for the launch of our brand-new Adams County Health Department, which will provide critical services to some of our most vulnerable residents.”

The Government Center at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy. in Brighton, the county’s Parks, Open Space and Cultural Arts at 9755 Henderson Rd. in Brighton, the Aurora Service Center at 3155 Chambers Rd. will be open from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Motor vehicle offices throughout the county will keep similar hours but will close at 4 p.m. weeknights.

The Brighton Workforce and Business Center at 36 S. 18th Ave. will also be open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday but will be closed an hour each day from noon to 1 p.m. for lunch.

Check the county’s adcogov.org website under the “Save a Trip” heading for open hours at the Westminster Human Services Center, Brighton, Westminster and Commerce City ACHD offices.

The nine winners will also be honored, riding a fl

at the 27th Brighton Annual Festival of Lights Parade on December 10.

Brighton unveiled the names of its nine snow plows, part of an annual contest. Nine area school children will be honored at City Council meeting and during the city’s Parade of Lights. CITY OF BRIGHTON PHOTO FILE

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.

The festival features Santa’s Village, with ice skating, ice carving, food vendors, a tree decorating contest, a beer garden and visits from Santa Claus himself. The city will also present a holiday movie Friday night and another on Sunday night.

Saturday events include a breakfast with Santa at 7:30 a.m., a 10 a.m. Winterfest Fun Run 5k, a holiday marketplace and an 8:30 p.m. fireworks display.

Dec. 10

Santa on the Plaza: Bring a camera or smartphone to snap photographs of Santa on the plaza at Westminster City Hall, 4800 W. 92nd Ave. in Westminster. While you are there, enjoy the magical wonderland

Starting the Season

of lights, the full-sized sleigh and the miniature train – all of them suitable for holiday photos! The event is being hosted by the Westminster 7:10 Rotary Club.

Build a Bird Wreath: Create beautiful works of art for birds and humans alike to enjoy during the holiday season, while learning more about the birds that call Standley Lake home. Meets at 10 a.m. the Standley Lake Regional Park, 11610 W 100th Ave, Westminster. The cost is $5 per person. Limited to 20 participants, register online at shorturl.at/ bhop2.

Brighton Parade of Lights: More than 60 colorful and creatively decorated floats will be featured in the city’s 27th annual holiday parade. The parade steps off at 5 p.m. heading south on North Main St., turns east onto Bridge St. to 10th Ave. and then to Southern Ave. before turning east to return to City Hall. Contact Amy Porter at 303-655-2126 for more information.

Dec. 11

Advent Radio Players: Once again, the Advent Lutheran Church in Westminster will present two “Old Time Radio” Christmas comedies performed live at 1 p.m, in the church, at 7979 Meade St.

This year, they’ll be presenting a recreation of an episode of “The Life of Riley” called “No Christmas Bonus,” originally starring William Bendix. That will be followed by a

Christmas episode of “My Favorite Husband” called “George’s Christmas Present.” That radio program, which aired from 1948 to 1951, originally starred Lucille Ball and was the forerunner of “I Love Lucy” on television.

These plays will be performed using the scripts and sounds from the original plays as they were broadcast on the air in 1948 and 1949 using several microphones and lighted applause and “on the air” signs. Donations are appreciated.

The plays will also be live-streamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/adventwestminsterco “Miracles” A Kantorei Choral Celebration: Northglenn Arts hosts this celebration of the season with Denver’s premier choral ensemble Kantorei and special guests performing a multicultural collage of seasonal music at 2 p.m. at Northglenn’s Parsons Theater, 1 East Memorial Parkway. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 and 17 with a 2 p.m. matinee Dec. 18 at Parsons Theater.

The show includes performances of Ed Henderson’s “Milagros de Navidad” for guitar, marimba and percussion; carols by Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo and a musical celebration of Hannukah with arrangements by composer Joshua Jacobson. Tickets range from $18 to $25 with discounts for seniors and the military. Visit https://northglennarts.org/ for more information or to purchase tickets.

Dec. 16:

Holiday Hi-Fi: Motones & Jerseys: Holiday Hi-Fi returns to Northglenn featuring nine singers backed by an incredible band performing holiday classic favorites alongside some of the greatest songs of the 20th century. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 and 17 with a 2 p.m. matinee Dec. 18 at Northglenn’s Parsons Theater, 1 East Memorial Parkway. Tickets range from $18 to $25 with discounts for seniors and the military. Visit https://northglennarts.org/ for more information or to purchase tickets.

Dec. 17

Santa on the Plaza: Bring a camera or smartphone to snap photographs of Santa on the plaza at Westminster City Hall, 4800 W. 92nd Ave. in Westminster. While you are there, enjoy the magical wonderland of lights, the full-sized sleigh and the miniature train – all of them suitable for holiday photos! The event is being hosted by the Westminster 7:10 Rotary Club.

Dec. 20

Hanukka at Orchard Mall: Families can come and celebrate Chanukah with The Orchard’s Grand Menorah Lighting Celebration with live music, latkes, donuts, hot beverages and a variety of performances between 5:306:30 p.m. at the Orchard Town Center Square, 14697 Delaware St. Westminster -- next to the Rock Bottom Restaurant and the AMC Theaters. Hosted by The Chabad of NW Metro Denver in loving memory of Jessica Ridgeway on The Orchard’s entertainment stage.

A Christmas Carol

By Charles Dickens

Adapted by Richard Hellesen

Music by David de Berry Directed by Anthony Powell

Lighten the load and brighten the mood

She had gone out for a run, and it wasn’t until she was more than a half mile away before she realized that she had left her phone at home. The reason she became aware of the missing phone was because she felt just a little bit lighter. The average cell phone weighs under 0.5 pounds and as she returned from her run, she thought about why she could feel such a slight difference as she ran.

As she shared her story with me, we began creating a list of possibilities for how such an insignificant amount of weight could have had such a noticeable impact. We tossed around ideas that had more to do with the size of the device and not the weight and how that may have prompted her to notice that her phone was missing. And then we kicked around a few silly ideas before settling on what was probably the real reason.

She started to talk about all the things she has on her phone, everything from several screens loaded with dozens of apps, several games, tens of thousands of photos, work-

WINNING WORDS

Grocery stores have been consolidating. With utilities, the opposite is happening. We’re seeing some of them start to come apart. Specifically in question is whether Colorado’s second-largest electrical provider, Tri-State Generation and Transmission, will survive this great pivot in how we produce and consume electricity.

Xcel Energy, Colorado’s largest utility, seems secure in its business model even as the world of electricity turns upside down. It might have the last coal plant standing. Comanche 3 — sometimes called Pueblo 3 — is scheduled to retire no later than the end of 2030. But the utility has been fleeing coal since at least 2017 when the plunging prices of wind and solar became obvious. It reliably gives shareholders returns of around 9%.

Tri-State has no private investors. It was created by electrical cooperatives in 1952 to transmit electricity. Over time it added coal plants and other generating sources to its portfolio. It delivers power to 42 electrical cooperatives in four states, including 17 in Colorado.

In 2018, Xcel delivered 52% of electricity in Colorado and Tri-State 18%

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related tools such as her email and calendar, and all the social media platforms. Among her apps were at least 10 news feeds which she checked regularly. We hypothesized that although none of these carry any physical weight, they certainly carry with them emotional and stressful weights that when we don’t have access to them for even the shortest amount of time, we can begin to feel a little lighter and the world seems a little brighter.

Maybe we can all relate to this a little bit when we think about all the weight that comes with our own cell phones that we carry. The need to be in the know at all times about what is happening with our family and friends. Feeling obligated to check every email or text and respond immediately. Experiencing withdrawals if we do not open our news feeds to make sure we know what is

going on in our town, state, country, and around the world. And not only making sure we check the news, but we also must check multiple sites to try and find the truth as we never know who or what to believe.

As we continued our conversation, going into the details of what is contained on her phone, she realized just how heavy that phone really was. And to run for a few miles without it and feel just the slightest bit lighter now made all the sense in the world. She made the commitment to herself that she would start to eliminate the apps, games, and tools and minimize the amount of time she stayed glued to her phone. She also planned to leave her phone at home whenever she would go for another run. Her plan was to lighten the load to brighten the mood each day.

Acclaimed author and motivational speaker Krish Dhanam talks about how we can put a little more pep in each step and bounce in each ounce. And that is exactly what I recommend for all of us, to put a little more pep in each step and bounce in each ounce by determin-

ing what we allow into our lives, to become planted in our minds, and to penetrate our hearts, letting the good stuff in and keeping the bad stuff out. Identifying where all that weight that sits upon our shoulders is coming from and remove it not only from our phones but from anywhere else it has established a foothold in our life.

As we head into the holiday season, it is the perfect time of year to minimize our burdens, stressors, fears, worries and doubts, and focus on all the people and opportunities in our life that brings us peace, joy, hope, and love. I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can remember to lighten the load and brighten the mood, 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.

Can Tri-State move fast enough?

BIG PIVOTS

followed by Colorado Springs Utilities and then other smaller utilities.

A decade ago, Tri-State was stodgy and calcified. At the time, it was still going through the motions of trying to build a humongous coal plant in Kansas. Luckily for its members, Tri-State failed. By 2019, Tri-State had set out to embrace changes. That includes closing its last coal-fired station in Colorado by 2030.

The changed outlook in rural Colorado served by the cooperatives was evident at the annual conference of the Colorado Rural Electric Association in late October. The very name of the conference, “innovations summit,” reflected recognition of change.

Absent were undercurrents of just a few years ago, when panel moderators made jokes about climate change with rolls of their eyes. This year, one farmer, who said his tractor was already worth more than his house, pushed back against the

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idea of electrification of agricultural implements. That was not the general tenor, though. Rural co-ops mostly accept that we will have to figure out electricity — and energy more broadly — without putting emissions into the atmosphere. They also recognize that electricity will play a broader role in transportation and buildings.

Some co-ops have been moving more briskly than others. Holy Cross Energy, the cooperative serving 50,000 members in the Vail, Aspen, and Rifle areas, has an audacious goal of delivering 100% emission-free energy by 2030. Bryan Hannegan, the chief executive, explained his cooperative’s plans for microgrids. Holy Cross is one of five cooperatives in Colorado independent of Tri-State.

As for Tri-State, 15 years ago it had a chief executive who poo-pooed the idea of climate change on national television. Now, it has a chief executive who openly discusses the way forward toward even deeper emissions cuts.

If cost-effective technology for emissions-free electricity exists for 80% to 90%, the answers about 100% goals remain unclear. Some

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technology or set of technologies must be scaled up to balance the intermittency of renewables. Deeper thinkers about the energy transition, including Aspen native Hal Harvey, co-author of “The Big Fix,” say nuclear may deliver the answer. It’s not cost-effective now, but at one time, neither was solar. Geothermal is another candidate. Both were agenda items at the conference.

Hydrogen was, too. Duane Highley, the chief executive of Tri-State since April 2019, said he sees hydrogen possibly being employed at Craig when the coal plants close. It could employ existing infrastructure, including transmission lines, and use many of the same skill sets as existing workers at Craig. But again, the technology isn’t quite there yet. Who will Tri-State’s customers be a decade from now? Tri-State has lost two customers to Denver-based Guzman Energy in recent years, and neither co-op seems to be looking back. Now, two more Tri-State co-ops, La Plata Electric and San Miguel Power, both plan to get substantial amounts of electricity from new sources.

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by nearly the opposite, with 55% vot ing in favor.

The measure statewide finished ahead by more than 28,000 votes, far outside the margin at which a re count would be triggered. The split was 50.6% in favor, 49.4% against out of 2.43 million votes.

Jack Llewellyn, CEO of the Durango Chamber of Commerce, urged members to consider Proposi tion 125 in terms of the local impact on local liquor stores. Employees and owners are often the experts who can suggest the perfect wine for every occasion. He fears many local stores will go out of business.

“In metropolitan areas, you have so many options and choices. The convenience becomes the most important thing and not thinking about a small business owner,” Llewellyn said. “Things that are decided for our state are decided be cause the population is in Denver.”

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there was still hope that it could turn around with thousands of votes remaining last week, even if not all were in metropolitan areas, said Chris Fine, executive director of the Colorado Licensed Beverage Association, which represents small liquor retailers and opposed all three alcohol measures.

“We know it hasn’t been trending in our direction and obviously that’s due to metro Denver, Arapahoe and El Paso and the big counties that have been on the other side of us,” Fine said.

With Proposition 125, there will still be rules for alcohol sales. Gro cery stores can sell wine, but not through self-checkout. The measure also doesn’t change any other exist ing rules, such as the prohibition of sales between midnight and 8 a.m., and no alcohol sales to anyone under 21.

Two other alcohol-related mea sures failed this election.

Proposition 124, which failed in all 64 counties, would have let a liquor retailer operate eight locations, up from the current three, and then al low companies to have an unlimited

areas north of Denver, represents more than 20% of Tri-State’s total demand. The co-op insists it will be gone from Tri-State by May 2024 once officials at a federal agency rule on how much it must pay Tri-State to leave the remaining members whole.

number operating by 2037. Colora do’s existing law still allows expan sion, but much more slowly. Liquor stores can add up to four locations starting in 2027.

And the defeat of Proposition 126, which lost 48.9% to 51.1%, ended plans for alcohol delivery by third parties like DoorDash and Instacart. While advocates had hoped third parties would help small liquor stores expand into delivery if they hadn’t yet because they couldn’t spare employees, liquor stores can currently deliver alcohol under ex isting state statute. They just have to use their own staff and own or lease their own vehicles. The campaign to approve the measure was largely funded by DoorDash and Instacart.

“At the same time, we are disap pointed that thousands of Colorado small businesses will miss out on vital economic opportunities that third-party alcohol delivery would have provided,” said Reiter, who represented the Yes on 125 and 126 campaigns.

The loss of Proposition 126 also dashed the hope of anyone hoping to keep to-go cocktails flowing. The

Tri-State has enormous value in its transmission lines. Its coal plants, though, appear to represent a liability. It has about $3.26 billion in short- and long-term debt. Will Tri-State by 2030 look some what the same, only sleeker and even

menu item was an allowance made in the pandemic to help restaurants recover revenues. It ends in July 2025.

“It’s widely known that restau rants have been one of the most devastated industries over the past two years and it’s disheartening to see that voters are not willing to support these businesses in serving their guests in a responsible way,” Colorado Restaurant Association President and CEO Sonia Riggs said in a statement. “Without Proposi tion 126, alcohol to go is set to expire in summer 2025, and that crucial revenue lifeline will be stripped from restaurants when they need it most. It will impact customer service, revenue, and the conve nience that consumers have come to expect.”

more agile? Or will it have a new business model altogether?

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24-Hour Phone Lines 303-654-0112 • 303-857-2290 Brighton: 75 S. 13th Avenue Obituaries, Arrangements and Resources Online at taborfuneralhome.com

James “Jim” Lucero May 25, 1952 - November 17, 2022

Jim grew up in Brighton and attended Brighton schools. He was well known in Brighton and the surrounding area. He played guitar and loved music. Jim loved to watch his Pittsburgh Steeleers and NASCAR. He is loved by his extended family and his friends. He will be missed by all.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Brighton Knights of Columbus Hall on December 7, 2022 at 2:00 PM

KNODEL Geraldine Marie “Gerry” (Kreitzer) Knodel

August 14, 1939 - November 12, 2022

Geraldine was quite ornery, yet she truly had a heart of gold. She will be sorely missed.

Survivors include her children, sister Marie Scepurek, aunt Peggy Dinkel and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Preceding her in death are her parents, (infant) sister Vonita Mae Kreitzer, and brother Joseph John Kreitzer.

A Celebration of Life service was held on November 29, 2022 at St Augustine Catholic Church. Interment was at Elmwood Cemetery.

Tabor-Rice Funeral Home, Inc took care of the arrangements.

Bokn, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.DEVER

Nadine Marie (Brown) Dever

August 18, 1935 - November 25, 2022

She was proceeded in death by her parents, husband Delmer of 66 years, two brothers Bill and Steve Brown and one sister Helen Nelson.

Nadine married Delmer Dever in Greeley on February 19, 1954. She and Delmer lived in Platteville since 1954.

Nadine was a homemaker, worked as a bookkeeper for her husband’s hay stacking business for over 30 years. She also worked at the Ft. Lupton Canning Company and as a crew leader at Kitayama Greenhouse in Brighton, CO.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the UMW. Nadine liked to crochet afghans and doilies. She enjoyed a HOT cup of co ee, HOT hashbrowns from McDonalds and Butter nger Blizzards from Dairy Queen. She would help Delmer stack hay in the summer, go camping and to farm sales.

Nadine enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, the holidays, and annual Dever family reunions where family could reconnect.

ankful to have shared her life are her children: Darrel and Jill Dever of Fort Lupton, Ron and Merlynn Dever of Greeley. Five grandchildren: Darren and Lauren Dever of Keenesburg, Benjamin and Melissa Dever of Sterling, Ryan and Lori Dever of Wellington, Jennifer and John Jones of Greeley, Elizabeth and Shay Holmes of Windsor. Ten great grandchildren: Dawson, Olivia, Linley; Otis, Zoey; Ashlyn, AJ; Jordyn, Jazmyn; Zeke.

Visitation will be 2:00pm – 4:00pm Monday December 5, 2022 at Adamson Life Celebration Home.

Life Celebration will be 11:00 am Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at First United Methodist Church, 316 Elizabeth Ave., Platteville. Interment to follow at Mizpah Cemetery, Platteville, with a reception to follow at the Platteville Community Center, 508 Reynolds Ave.

In lieu of owers, memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society or your favorite charity in care of Adamson Life Celebration Home, 2000 47 Ave., Greeley, CO 80634.

Geraldine Marie Knodel, 83, of Brighton, CO passed away on November 12, 2022. She was born in Brighton to John and Clara Kreitzer, the youngest of 4 children. She attended schools in Brighton, and after graduating from Brighton High School in 1957 took a job as an administrative assistant in Denver, CO. She married Larry Knodel in 1960. e couple had 3 children, Nadine, Kenneth and Timothy. Geraldine was a stay at home Mom for several years. Eventually the couple divorced. She worked as a cook with her cousin eresa at a local restaurant. After the restaurant closed, she worked at a nursing facility. en she worked at an egg plant in Brighton. Lastly, she worked at Samsonite Luggage Corporation in Denver, CO where she retired after 22 years of service. She was a lifelong member of St Augustine Catholic Church. She loved her family, Christmas, polka dancing, reading, ower gardening, crossword puzzles, watching movies, cooking

wonderful recipes handed down from her Mother, animals, shopping for clothes, going to mass on Sunday’s, then out to breakfast, and going for long daily walks with her constant canine companion, beloved Schnauzer, “Hannah”.

Nadine Marie Dever (Brown), 87, of Platteville passed away on November 25, 2022, at Avamere Nursing Home in Brighton, CO, while surrounded by family.

She was born August 18, 1935, in Rural Weld County, Ft Lupton CO., to Clinton and Marie (King) Brown. She graduated from Ft. Lupton High School.

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Girls wrestling takes hold at Brighton High School

BY JUAN ARELLANO SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

As the mats roll out and the wrestlers, coaches, parents and staff get ready for a new wrestling season to get underway at Brighton High School.

But this one will be different, and it’ll be a historic one for a successful wrestling program.

For the first time, BHS will have an all-girls wrestling team representing the Bulldogs.

“This is the first year it has been in Brighton High School as a sanctioned sport for the high school. In previous years, they shared a district team. And now, we are all separate,” mentioned co-head coach James Garcia, a BHS alum

“From the youth program, we’ve had kids going since four years old, and they’re all starting to file into the high school. This was a goal for James and I the whole time, to have a girls’ program start this year and we fought, we had great parents.

Great backing, 27J (27J School District) actually really stepped up and came through on allowing us to do it. We’re so excited,” followed co-head coach Eric Heinz.

In previous years, girls from Prairie View, Riverdale Ridge, and Brighton high schools had to wrestle under one district team. But the change this year seemed to get the coaches and the wrestlers excited as they create their own identities.

“I was at Riverdale Ridge wrestling for them and I felt like it wasn’t a real team to me,” sophomore Isabella Smouse said. “I love all the teammates I had, but I just wanted to be at Brighton wrestling.”

“I felt really out of place. I’m Hispanic, and I feel like relate more over here with my culture and people,” said senior Fallon ChavezBravo.

Despite this being the first year of the girls wrestling program for the Bulldogs, the expectations are high. The Bulldogs sent several qualifiers to the state girls wrestling tourna-

ment. One alum, Jaslynn Gallegos, wrestled for Skyview High School in Thornton and was among the first girls to stand on the winners’ platform at a girls tournament.

The first goal of the coaches was to get 15 girls to come out, and that goal was met; 16 girls joined the team.

“Our next goal is to be ranked in the top 10, and I think that we can finish in the top five in the state,” said Garcia.

Heinz added, “I expect the same as James, top 5 finish and two or three girls on the podium this year, if not a couple of champs. We’re expecting big things for them, or we wouldn’t put the time in with them.”

“I feel like our coaching staff is really, really good here. They know what they’re doing,” said senior Emma Decrescentis. “I would just say (goals are) going to state and winning more matches and being more confident.”

Confidence is key especially when facing off against other programs

that already have a few years of wrestling together. In contrast with the boys wrestling programs that are divided by class, all the girls programs are put into one class. The state girls tournament starts Feb. 16 at Ball Arena in Denver.

PVHS overcomes Adams City in the second half

BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Prairie View High School’s girls basketball enters a new season with a new classification and a new conference alignment.

And two wins to start the season.

The second came against Adams City Dec. 2 by a score of 41-21, part of the second annual Nate Howard Memorial Classic.

An on-campus lockdown at PVHS delayed the game by about 20 minutes and a delay in strong defense from the ThunderHawks. PVHS held Adams City to just five points in the second half.

Eagle Ridge tops Englewood in girls basketball

BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Eagle Ridge Academy’s girls basketball season started off on the right foot Dec. 1.

The host Warriors downed Englewood 46-25, thanks in part of 13 points from Madi DiLorenzo (incluiding three, 3-pointers) and 10 more from Jaz Greenwood. Alexis Mullins and Julia DeLorenzo added six and 11 rebounds.

No stats were available for the Pirates.

“Under the circumstances, the girls did a really good job,” PVHS coach Sam Mackall said. “They brought it home in the second half. They got the fundamentals in line. They were ready to play.”

Morgan Williams scored six points for Adams City. Arianna Hernandez-Soria added five. No stats were available for PVHS.

Mackall thinks his team’s defense will be a key to the season.

“Our defense went right. We were actually able to hold them,” Mackall said. “We were able to box out and capitalize on a couple of things. The defense will be a strength. It’s what we’ve been working on in practice the most.”

PVHS’ squad includes four seniors and three juniors, plus some multi-sport athletes.

“We have quite a few multiple sports, senior athletes where basketball is their second sport,” Mackall said. “Our young ladies are helping out in the community with profits, student council and nonprofits. We have quite a few basketball girls here. We have volleyball girls who just ended their season. It’s a good mix. I like what we have this year.”

Golden beat the ThunderHawks 40-34 in the championship semifinals on Dec. 2. No stats were available for either team. Poudre took third place in the tournament on Dec. 3 by beating PVHS 49-23.

Kavi Voglund led the Impalas with 13 points. Cameron Boeding added eight.

No stats were available for the T-Hawks.

PVHS plays in the Front Range League for the next two years. It’s

also a class 6A program after some reorganization during the spring.

“It’s new territory for all of us,” Mackall said. “It doesn’t make any difference to me. The girls come out and do the best they can. That’s all I can ask for. We can bark, moan and groan all we want. We want to win as coaches. But our job is to get the most out of each and every one. Ultimately, it’s what we can do to help kids be better in life, not only as students but as athletes.”

Emma Decrescentis (right) is taken down by her teammate during practice. The senior is excited for the upcoming season as this will be the first year BHS has a girls’ wrestling program sanctioned by CHSAA.

PHOTO BY JUAN ARELLANO

Eagle Ridge’s Alissa Rivera tries to sneak a pass through the defense of Englewood’s Jonae Harris during the teams’ Dec. 1 game in Brighton.

PHOTO BY STEVE SMITH

The ball squirts away from Prairie View’s Celicia Robles during a Dec. 2 game against Adams City, part of the second annual Nate Howard Memorial Classic. The Eagles’ defender is Natalya Fowler.

PHOTO BY STEVE SMITH

Eagle Ridge Academy

Boys basketball

Eagle Ridge completed its threegame, season-opening win stream by beating Silver Creek 70-65 in Longmont Dec. 3. No stats were available for either team.

Eagle Ridge turned back Englewood 59-34 in the Pirates’ gym Dec. 1. No stats were available for either team.

Eagle Ridge Academy topped Lutheran 66-58 in Parker Nov. 28. It was the first game of the season for both teams. No stats were available.

Riverdale Ridge High School

Girls wrestling

GREELEY -- Riverdale Ridge’s Natasha Kuberski won the 235-pound title at the Greeley West girls tournament Dec. 2. She pinned all three of her opponents, including Greeley West’s Paulina Cruz in 1:52 of the finals.

Boys wrestling

COLORADO SPRINGS -- Riverdale Ridge placed 23rd in at the Battle of the Best tournament at Pine Creek High School.

AJ Hague won all eight of his matches at 120 pounds. Mikey Medina won seven of eight at 106 pounds, At 126 pounds, Ian Ingalls won five of eight, while Connor Murphy, the Ravens’ 285-pounder, took four of eight.

Boys basketball

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Air Academy beat Riverdale Ridge 73-49 in the opening round of the Paul Davis tournament at Green Mountain High School.

Noah Hellem scored 21 points to pace the Kadets. Finn Horsfall scored 15. Grant Featherston added 13, and Corbin Garver tossed in 12. No stats were available for the Ravens.

RRHS bounced back for a 63-59 win over Longmont in the consolation bracket of the tournament Dec. 2. No stats were available for either team.

The Ravens finished up the tournament with a 90-77 win over Cheyenne Mountain Dec. 3. No stats were available.

Prairie View High School

Girls wrestling

GREELEY -- Prairie View’s Anastasia Martinez swept to a first-place finish at the Greeley West girls tournament Dec. 2. She pinned all four of her opponents, including Eaglecrest’s Chasey Karabell in 1:34 of the finals.

Girls basketball

Prairie View upended Skyline 37-24 in Longmont Nov. 29 in the seasonopener for both schools.

No stats were available for the ThunderHawks. Ava Chrisman scored 11 points for the Falcons.

Boys basketball

Prairie View stopped Skyline 56-45

soccer teams for the fall season.

In class 4A cross country, Riverdale Ridge’s Payton Meineke, a

in Longmont Nov. 29. Rashawn Salinas led the T-Hawks with 17 points. Javon Brewton scored 12, and Randall Rogos scored 10. Rahman Carson scored 12 for the Falcons. Benjie Young added 11.

Brighton High School Wrestling

COLORADO SPRINGS -- Brighton took second place at the Battle of the Best Tournament at Pine Creek High School.

Dylan BravoPacker, returning state champion, won all eight of his matches at 285 pounds. In the process, he recorded his 100th career win at BHS. Josiah Gallegos (132 pounds) also won his eight matches. Tyler Choas (138) and Ethan Mora (113) won six of eight, and Daxton Hrubey took victories in five of eight contests.

Boys basketball

Eaglecrest spoiled Brighton’s home opener Dec. 2 by winning the nonleague game 74-41. No stats were available for either team.

Castle View beat Brighton 69-55 in Castle Rock Nov. 29. No stats were available for either team.

Swimming

Brighton rolled past Silver Creek 128-58 in the Bulldogs’ season-opener Dec. 1. The meet was in Brighton’s pool.

freshman, was an honorable-mention pick.

In class 4A soccer, In class 4A,

BHS won every race. Anna Jorstad’s top time in the 50-yard freestyle was 25.19 seconds. She also won the 500freestyle in a time of 5:53.32. Makenna Reiner turned in a time of 56.48 in the 100- freestyle. She also won the 100backstroke in a time of 1:02.13.

Isabella Perkins’ time in the 100butterfly was 1:01.44. She won the 200- freestyle, too, posting a time of 2:05.65. Emma Linscombe turned in a time of 1:11.75 in the 100- breaststroke. Emily Aten’s time in the 200- individual medley was 2:18.79.

All three relays went Brighton’s way as well. The 200- freestyle squad (Perkins, Hazyl Reese, Haylee Nebola and Reiner) posted a time of 1:45.34.

The 200- medley relay foursome of Reiner, Linscombe, Aten and Jorstad fashioned a time of 1:53.81. The 400freestyle relay team (Jorstad, Perkins, Brianna Keese and Aten) put together a time of 3:56.46.

Girls basketball

Douglas County beat Brighton 52-28 in Brighton’s home opener Dec. 1. No stats were available for either team.

Dakota Ridge beat Brighton 49-40 on the Eagles’ floor Nov. 28.

Shelby Musgrove led the Bulldogs with 16 points. Mia Boser had 13 points for Dakota ridge. Kayce Brace and Maryn Talyat added 11.

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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 reviewing the proposed plan. This plan will include the Moving to Work (MTW) amendments.

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. Due to COVID-19, this will be a virtual event.

Virtual Public Hearing Time and Access Details:

www.zoom.us Meeting ID: 884 5167 9606

Passcode: Prior to the public hearing, please call 303-655-2160 for code

If joining by phone, please call: 1-346-248-7799 Meeting ID: 884 5167 9606

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Legal Notice No. BSB1997

First Publication: December 1, 2022

Last Publication: January 5, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

303-566-4123

DANCE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-2

NOTICE CONCERNING 2022 BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND PROPOSED 2023 BUDGETS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested parties that the necessity has arisen to amend the Sky Dance Metropolitan District Nos. 1-2 2022 Budgets and that proposed 2023 Budgets have been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Sky Dance Metropolitan District Nos. 1-2; and that copies of the proposed Amended 2022 Budgets and 2023 Budgets 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 hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held via Zoom on December 13, 2022 at 9:00 a.m., without any individuals (neither Board Representatives nor the general public) attending in person.

Zoom information: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88155850479?pwd= ZjRYS2VsOGg1akJvUUE4VEE0eGVVQT09 Meeting ID: 881 5585 0479 Passcode: 911045

One tap mobile Dial In: 1-253-215-8782

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

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SKY DANCE

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By /s/Ann Finn Secretary

Legal Notice No. BSB2012

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

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED 2023 BUDGET GREATER BRIGHTON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed Budget has been submitted to the Board of Direc tors of the Greater Brighton Fire Protection District for fiscal year 2023. A copy of the proposed 2023 Budget is available for inspection by the public at the District’s Administrative Offices, 500 S. 4th Av enue, 3rd Floor, Brighton, Colorado. Any member of the public wishing to inspect the budget should call our offices at 303-659-4101 to make arrange ments to receive a copy of the proposed 2023 Budget electronically. The proposed 2023 Budget will be considered by the Board of Directors at its regular meeting on December 14, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. at 500 S. 4th Avenue, 6th Floor, Brighton, Colorado. This meeting is open to the public.

Any interested elector of the Greater Brighton Fire Protection District may file any objections to the proposed Budget at any time prior to final adoption of the 2023 Budget.

Dated 10/21/2022

GREATER BRIGHTON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

Date of Lien being foreclosed

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

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Lochbuie Station Resi dential Metropolitan District (the “District”), County of Adams, State of Colorado, will hold a special meeting at 9:00 A.M on December 15, 2022 for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board. Pursuant to § 32-1-903 CRS, as amended, the District’s meetings may also be conducted electronically, telephonically or by other virtual means.

FURTHER, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed amended budget 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 9:00 A.M on Decem,ber 15, 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.

Directors and members of the public that wish to participate in the meeting may do so via teleconfer ence by dialing 1 720 707 2699 and entering Con ference ID: 890 1349 1215 or videoconference on https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89013491215?pwd=bj hheXVGMm9sSEJjV0tiT21TaUpNUT09

This meeting is open to the public.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS LOCHBUIE STATION RESIDENTIAL METRO POLITAN DISTRICT

By: /s/ LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL E. DAVIS, LLC

Legal Notice No. BSB2010

First Publication: December 8, 2022

Last Publication: December 8, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

By /s/ Cheryl Spottke Cheryl Spottke, Secretary

Legal Notice No. BSB1975

First Publication: December 8, 2022

Last Publication: December 8, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Summons and Sheriff Sale

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT,

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

Notice to Creditors

PUBLIC NOTICE

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 VICTOR MANUEL MORALES, aka VICTOR M. MORALES, aka VICTOR MORALES, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30966

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 10, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kimberly Morales Personal Representative c/o WARREN, CARLSON & MOORE, LLP PO Box 610 Niwot, CO 80544-0610

Legal Notice No. BSB2004

First Publication: December 8, 2022

Last Publication: December 22, 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 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 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 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

CREDITORS

NOTICE TO

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

SKY

Stephen Reedy Original Lienor

Park North Townhouse Corp.

Current Holder of the evidence of debt Park North Townhouse Corp.

May 17, 2021

FROM PAGE 7 FRACKING

As well, there will be a water quali ty 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, evalu ation, and update of the Cumulative Impacts Plan will also be provided.

Civitas will remove five wells, ten tanks, five gas meter stations, five separators and four miles of pipe line.

For financial reimbursements, $220,000 will go towards emergency equipment and training, $100,000 towards the cost of road and infra structure impacts, and up to $175,000 to verify ongoing compliance with the heightened standards of the agreement.

Kulmann’s questions

Kulmann, who is also an oil and gas engineer, peppered the applicant with over seven questions. She askedwhether or not the wells will be filled if the project wasn’t approved. The operator said they wouldn’t be.

Kulmann asked for the company to post their website and phone number for concerned residents to contact

them for concerns. They agreed.

She also asked if they plan to use recycled fracking water, and they said no.

At the Oct. 24 planning session, Kulmann also asked for electric fracks, and she asked for it again on Nov. 29. The operator said they are evaluating the technology.

She also asked when the operations plan to begin. Once the process is ap proved and goes through the applica tion process, they expect summer of 2023 with production starting a year after, company reps said.

For ozone awareness, she asked what their plan is for nonattainment days, and the applicant said it’s a judgment call based on the day’s situation and will come down to the final hour.

Health and safety City Councilor Kathy Henson asked if the staff had any concerns for health and safety. Wahab said city staff looks at code requirements for guidance.

“We believe this operator agree ment is the best path forward,” he said.

Lisa McKenzie, associate professor at Colorado School of Public Health, said in an interview that 60 epide miological 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.

“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.

In an interview, Jeffrey L. Collett, a professor at Colorado State Universi ty’s school of engineering, explained with fracking comes air pollution.

He pointed to a few of the specific emissions: methane, fine particles, nitrogen oxide, benzene and a wide range of volatile organic compounds.

Collett said those living close to the development should be most con cerned with benzene.

The pollutant comes from wild

fires, fueling stations and oil and gas developments. He said it’s a car cinogen and the effects are felt from decades of exposure. Lew said the site will be active for 20-30 years.

Scientists found living, working or going to school within 2,000 feet of sites emitting benzene leads to health risks. Beyond 2,000 feet is currently under investigation by scientists.

The other chemicals emitted, like methane and nitrogen oxide, affect the broader community. He said methane contributes to global warm ing substantially more than carbon dioxide. Nitrogen oxide reacts in the atmosphere and leads to hazy days.

“Oil and gas developments along the Front Range can contribute to the regional ozone and fine particles haze episodes that we have,” he said.

“Those aren’t a concern for those living next to the operation, but more for everybody living in the bigger region of 100 miles or more.”

Both City Councilors Julia Marvin and Henson both voted no on the proposal due to health concerns.

“I have a lot of concerns for the health and safety of our residents with this time of operation that’s go ing in,” Marvin said.

In addition to health reasons, Hen son noted that with Thornton being a growing city, that space could be used for something else.

Legal Notice No. BSB1969

Brighton, CO 80601

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.

9:30 am,

prove by clear and

evidence 1) It is in the best interests of the child, that the parent-child legal relationship which exists between you and the child be terminated and severed; 2) That the child was adjudicated dependent or neglected; 3) That an appropriate treatment plan has not reasonably been complied with by the parent or has not been successful; 4) That the parents are unfit; 5) That the conduct or condition of the parent or parents is unlikely to change within a reasonable time; OR 1) That the child have been abandoned by their parent or parents in that the parent or parents have surren dered 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 physi cal custody or to make permanent legal arrange ments for the care of the child and 2) That it is in the best interests of the child that the parent-child legal relationship which exists between the child and the respondents be terminated and severed.

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

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

If you cannot afford to pay the fees of legal coun sel, 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.

Children:

Legal Notice No. BSB1987

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

Done and signed this 14th day of November, 2022.

BY THE COURT:

District Court Judge/Magistrate

Legal Notice No. BSB2009

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

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

ORDER OF ADVISEMENT

TO

NOTICE

RESPON

THE ABOVE-NAMED

DENTS: Gregory Whitehead

YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED that the Petitioner, has filed a Motion to Terminate the Parent-Child Legal Relationship which now exists between you and the above-named child;

YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED that the Motion has been set for hearing in Division S of the District Court in and for the County of Adams, Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, Colorado, on the 16th day of December, 2022, at the hour of 8:30 am, at which time the Petitioner must prove by clear and convincing evidence 1) It is in the best interests of the child, that the parent-child legal relationship which exists between you and the child be terminated and severed; 2) That the child was adjudicated dependent or neglected; 3) That an appropriate treatment plan has not rea sonably been complied with by the parent or has not been successful; 4) That the parents are unfit; 5) That the conduct or condition of the parent or parents is unlikely to change within a reasonable time; OR 1) That the child have been abandoned by their parent or parents in that the parent or parents have surrendered physical custody for a period of six months and during this period have not manifested to the child, the court or to the person having physical custody a firm intention to assume or obtain physical custody or to make permanent legal arrangements for the care of the child and 2) That it is in the best interests of the child that the parent-child legal relationship which exists between the child and the respondents be terminated and severed.

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

YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED that you have the right to have legal counsel represent you in all matters connected with the Motion to Terminate the Parent-Child Legal Relationship. If you cannot afford to pay the fees of legal counsel, you are

Done and signed this day of , 2022.

BY THE COURT: District Court Judge/Magistrate Legal Notice No. BSB2014 First Publication: December 8, 2022 Last Publication: December 8, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT

ADAMS COUNTY, STATE of COLORADO Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Dr. Brighton, Colorado 80601

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF: TRACY VERMILYE

FOR THE ADOPTION OF A CHILD: ELANORA LEA PAULDINO

Case Number: 22JA30020 Division: T1 Courtroom: TBD

NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: JOHN DOE, Parent

You are hereby notified that the above-named Petitioner has filed, in this Court, a verified Petition seeking to adopt the child named above.

The Petition alleges you have abandoned said child for a period of one year or more and/or have failed, without cause, to provide reasonable sup port for said child for one year or more.

You are further notified that said Petition is set for hearing on JANUARY 23, 2023 at 10:30 AM in Division T1, (IN PERSON), Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601.

You are further notified that if you fail to appear for said hearing, the Court may terminate your parental rights and grant the adoption as sought by the Petitioner(s).

Dated: November 23, 2022

Deputy Clerk,

Legal Notice No. BSB2007

First Publication: December 8, 2022

Last Publication: January 5, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

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Marie

County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, Colorado, on the 7th day of February 2023, at the hour of

at which time the Petitioner must

convincing

Attorney or Party Without Attorney: Name: Megan Curtiss Address: 11860 Pecos St. Westminster, CO 80234 Phone Number: (720) 523-2950 Fax Number: (720)-523-2951 Atty. Reg. #: 34124

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.

GREEELEY FORT LUPTON LOVELAND