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RSV viruses raise concern for children

Season starts early, strong

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Mom Brianne Price knew respiratory illnesses could be a concern because her baby was born prematurely. Then her other child, her 4-year-old boy, came home with a cough. Soon after, Price was calling a nurse help line. Her baby also had something, except it was worse. Her baby had trouble breathing. It landed her baby in the hospital.

The girl, just shy of 6 months old, had a virus commonly called RSV. She was placed on oxygen.

The baby recovered after spending days in the hospital. Now Price, from the Littleton area, is sounding the alarm for other parents, hoping they take the spread of illnesses seriously.

“Keeping your kids home when they’re sick is super helpful,” Price said.

Her remarks came during a news conference that included Children’s Hospital Colorado officials. It turns out that her daughter was one of more than 1,400 RSV-related hospitalizations in the Denver metro area from Oct. 1 through late November, part of a season where RSV, respiratory syncytial virus, and other viruses, including the flu and COVID, are causing more infections, prompting concerns from public health officials.

At times in recent weeks, just two intensive-care hospital beds for children were available in the entire state of Colorado. Hospital departments took patients that they normally wouldn’t and health care professionals braced themselves for a marathon season that hopefully won’t put severe strains on hospitals, like those seen during the worst

Navy joins Adams County to celebrate memorial

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A lifesized replica of a World War II-era battleship USS Colorado that’s taking shape on the banks of Brighton’s Mann-Nyholt Lake will never see naval service, but it’s already received honors from the U.S. Navy.

Several U.S. Navy officers joined veterans and Adams County officials for the official “mast stepping” ceremony for the replica battleship, destined to debut by Memorial Day 2023 as the county’s new Veterans Memorial.

“The Navy is excited about it because they want to use it as a recruitment tool, bring potential recruits, maybe bring out veterans to do physical therapy, weddings, military weddings, or commissioning of officers or chiefs, or retirements. We are going to have the USS Colorado’s bell the same one on the submarine, “ said Adam County Commissioner Charles “Chaz” Tedesco, a retired Navy Veteran.

Crews are continuing to build the Veterans Memorial at the Riverdale Regional Park, on the shore of Mann-Nyholt Lake. It’s meant to honor past, present, and future veterans for their sacrifices to defend our country, Tedesco said.

Meaning behind mast stepping

The mast stepping ceremony was celebrated on Dec. 7, which is the Remembrance Day of Pearl Harbor. Veterans and community members

placed mementos in a box that were placed inside the battleship’s mast.

U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Benjamin Chester, a 22-year veteran who has deployed on three different ships, gave of speech on what the stepping of the mast means and the ceremony’s history.

“The stepping of the mast is a meaningful event of the building a ship,” Chester said. “The mast is carefully lowered through the whole main deck surrounded by reinforcing shocks reinforcing shocks security structural beams, the mast was in jostled into position through a slot into the keelson.”

Chester said the tradition started with the ancient Greeks and Romans placing coins under the step of the mast to pay a toll for the crew to cross the dangers of the sea – and into the afterlife in case the ship sank. The Roman tradition

Colorado Navy soldiers came in honor of the stepping mast ceremony.

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New veterans memorial in shape of a battleship reaches midpoint in construction

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DA Academy

The 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office is offering a free, eightweek program to explain the workings of the office and the criminal justice system.

It starts at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, at the DA’s office, 1000 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton. The registration deadline is Friday, Dec. 1. Info? Email chopper@da17.state.co.us.

‘Holiday Splendor’

The city of Brighton’s community art show ARTfest will be presenting the “Holiday Splendor” exhibit through Jan. 18 at The Armory Performing Arts Center, 300 Strong St. Show sponsors include the Brighton Cultural Arts Commission and The Armory Performing Arts Center. Partial funding is provided by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District.

Contact Sandie Mackenzie at 303659-5400 or David Gallegos at 303-6552176. To confirm viewing hours at The Armory, call 303-655-2026.

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Brighton adds new ChargePoint stations

The city of Brighton announced it was opening three new charging stations for electric vehicles.

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

The first hour of charging is free at each location. The locations have two stalls and two charging stations each that operate much like a parking meter, with a $2-per-hour charging rate after the first hour.

For other ChargePoint station locations, visit https://uk.chargepoint. com/charge_point. For more information, please contact Assistant Director of Public Works Chris Montoya at cmontoya@brightonco.gov.

Museum volunteers

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

Call Bill Armstrong, museum specialist, at 303-655-2288.

Water audit program

The city of Brighton and Resource Central teamed up to provide a free water audit for businesses and homeowner associations. The program aims to help residents and cities increase water use efficiencies and reach conservation goals.

Call 303-999-3824 or visit https:// www.brightonco.gov/589/WaterAudit-Program

Legal self-help clinic

The Access to Justice Committee hosts a free, legal self-help clinic from 2 to 3:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month. The program is for customers who don’t have legal representation and need help navigating through legal issues.

Volunteer attorneys are available to discuss such topics as family law, civil litigation, property and probate law.

Call 303-405-3298 and ask for Legal Self-Help Clinic at least 24 hours in advance.

Sidewalk, curb and gutter program

The city of Brighton’s 50.50 Side-

walk, Curb and Gutter program is underway. The program helps ease the financial costs of maintenance and replacements, according to a statement. Property owners are responsible for that maintenance work. The program halves the replacement costs between the city and the property owner.

The program began in 2004. Last year, it assisted 14 homeowners. The city says the program has saved about $75,000 worth of repairs.

Visit www.brightonco.gov/50-50 to apply. Call 303-655-2036 with questions.

American Legion meets in Brighton

American Legion Post 2002 meets regularly the second Thursday of each month, and all veterans are invited to attend. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in the United Power headquarters building, 500 Cooperative Way.

Senior meals

Eagle View Adult Center will serve hot VOA lunches on Mondays and Thursdays. Advance reservations are required. Call EVAC 303-655-2075 for more information.

Walk with a doc

Platte Valley Medical Center’s cardiac rehab team and Walk With A Doc will host monthly walks with Dr. Christopher Cannon, an interventional cardiologist at Brighton Heart and Vascular Institute.

This is a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. After a few minutes to learn about a current health topic from the doctor, spend the rest of the hour enjoying a healthy walk and a fun conversation. It’s a great way to get out, get active and enjoy all the benefits that come from walking.

Hearts in the Arts’ rental assistance program begins

The Brighton Urban Renewal Authority began the Brighton Hearts in the Arts rental assistance program. It’s designed to help local artists who occupy physical space in the downtown urban renewal area with rent costs.

It’s open to arts-focused nonprofits, according to a statement, plus forprofit art galleries and art studios. Some of the ‘Need-to-meet” criteria include a 501(c)(3) designation and to be sure that the function and mission of the facility is to exhibit, create, present and sell artwork in several forms of media.

Artists can apply for grants that will cover up to half of their annual or monthly lease but no more than $15,000 per year. Visit brightonura. org/176/Brighton-Hearts-the-Arts. Call 303-655-2150 or email aherrera@ brightonedc.org.

Meet the mayor

Brighton Mayor Greg Mills wants to meet the public during new, oneon-one meetings. It’s a chance to learn about current projects, new developments and share issues.

Meetings are the third Friday of every month in 15-minute slots, starting at 10:30 a.m. Reserve a time slot at https://www.signupgenius. com/go/10c0d4caaa62fabf9c34-meet. Indicate whether you want to meet in person at City Hall, 500 S. Fourth Ave., or virtually. Call 303-655-2042.

paid Charon the ferryman to cross a river, Styx, into the afterlife.

“Placing the coins in ship functions as a form of advice, thanking the gods for successful construction, and requests for divine protection,” Chester said.

Chester said it was also the practice after a ship has been demasted and lost its original mast; the coin was placed in the new mast for good luck.

Chester said the Vikings placed coins in a container over the mast. Navies have continued the tradition, and coins were placed in the USS Constitution, Old Iron Sides, and on the original six heavy frigates of the U.S. Navy, still in service today.

“It’s a rich tradition carried forward to the present. Though today the mass stepping ceremony involves placing or welding coins and other significant objects into the hollow part of the mast of the ship during its construction to bring good luck,” Chester said. It’s essentially a time capsule onboard the ship.”

Chester said there is no official instruction or regulation which covers mass stepping. The ceremony is a time-honored tradition and an important part of bringing a ship to life.

“Today the ceremonies vary greatly from region to region and even throughout the individual shipyards. It focuses on history, heritage and ships’ namesake enduring tie between the shipbuilder’s crew, the plank owners and the sponsors of the ship, linking the past with future,” Chester said.

Chester placed a Navy Talent Acquisition Group Rocky Mountain Command Chief challenge coin on the USS Colorado mast.

“I hope that it may bring luck and strength, I’m happy to be part of this today with Veterans Advisory Committee,” Chester said.

Adam County Commissioner Charles Chaz Tedesco also served in the Navy for six years as a Boiler Technician taking care of the power units for the ship, the boiler, which ran on steam back in the day. He also served part of his Navy career on the USS Midway before its decommission.

Tedesco said his father, who adopted him, also served in the Navy in Sasebo, Japan, right after the bombing of Japan. In honor of his father, he placed his Good Conduct Medal from World War II on the mast.

“I served almost 45 years later, in Sasebo, Japan, that was my base,”

USS Colorado

Stephen Leek, another former sailor, served in the Navy from 1993 and 1997 as an aviation machinist working on airplanes on the carriers. He came in from Seattle to help with this memorial; his grandfather Elmer Hitchcock served on the original USS Colorado battleship in World War II as a first-class seaman.

“After he passed away, I started volunteering with his alumni group that served with my grandfather on the USS Colorado,” Leek said.

“They would have annual reunions after the war; they were all busy with their lives working and raising families. But as they got older, the reunions didn’t happen as often. It was a regular part of my life with them, who fought in World War II with my grandfather.”

Leek said when they couldn’t take care of themselves, he answered the phones and sent out the newsletter.

About 12 to 13 years ago, there were up to 200 of them. Now we are down to four.

“The good news is that with the help of Adams County, all four plan on coming here to open the official

ribbon cutting in May for Memorial Day,” Leek said.

The Lucky Ship

Leek said the original USS Colorado History battleship was commissioned after World War I and was considered a dinosaur by World War II– one of the older ships in the Navy at the time.

“The Navy realized in World War II during Pearl Harbor that battleships were very vulnerable and became obsolete, and as December 8, 1941, the aircraft carrier had become the ship of battleships,” Leek said.

When the attack on the Pacific Fleet began on Dec. 7, 1941, the USS Colorado was the only battleship that was not at Pearl Harbor.

“She had electrical problems and was at the Puget Sound Navy Yard on that morning that every other Pacific Fleet battleship was at Pearl Harbor and every one of them was damaged to some extent or another that morning. She was considered a lucky ship,” Leek said.

The attack created a new role for battleships.

“The World War I era dreadnought kind of a ship couldn’t keep up with faster battleships and aircraft carriers they were making,” Leek said.

Leek said the USS Colorado still had a purpose as support for ground invasions such as Tarawa, Okinawa, etc.

“Those older slower battleships they would go in with the invasion forces soften up the beaches, so it kind of became her purpose after that,” Leek said.

Found foghorn

The USS Colorado was decommissioned in 1947 and scrapped in 1959 and 1960.

Leek said all the parts from the battleship were sold and scrapped in Seattle as well.

“A lot of the pieces of the battleship have been found. Since I’m part of that alumni group, I get called about found pieces. A company near the Seattle airport had the USS Colorado’s foghorn since 1960, using it inside its factory as emergency evacuation and about seven years, it upgraded to a modern system,” Leek said.

One of those pieces was the ship’s original foghorn. Lee said it’s been placedon campus at the University of Colorado museum. He contacted them and they plan on bringing the foghorn to the ceremony in May to blow her horn when the memorial is complete.

“I’ve been getting more original parts and pieces and have some of the teak wood deckings from the ship that I’m bringing to be built into this battleship,” said Leek.

Tedesco said.

Standing in honor while listening to trumpet playing Taps. Left, Command Master Chief Benjamin Chester, Adams County Jim Siedlecki, deputy county manager, Commissioner Lynn Baca, Charles Chaz Tedesco, Steve O’Dorisio, and Emma Pinter.

Command Master Chief Benjamin Chester from the United States Navy is carrying the box of mementos to be placed on the battleship mast.

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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.

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tographs 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.

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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 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Orchard Town Center Square, 14697 Delaware St. Westminster -next to the Rock Bottom Restaurant and the AMC Theaters. Hosted by

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If you like to play games like bridge, pinochle, dominos, scrabble and pool… Eagle View is the place to get connected. Check out the newsletter for playing times.

VOA Lunch

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

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Greeting Cards

Learn simple techniques to complete the cards such as stamping and die cutting. Supplies and envelopes included in fee. Linda Addison is a certi ed “Stampin’ Up” card instructor. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Fri. Dec 16. $15. Deadline: Wed. Dec 14

Denver en and Now

Ever wondered what a spot used to look like before that subdivision or that skyscraper was built? Explore Denver through a photographic walk down legacy lane with Kevin Snow from Denver History Tours. 1:30 p.m. Fri. Dec 16. $4. Deadline: Wed. Dec 14

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Brighton’s fire department decks out one of its engines so it can ride down Bridge Street during the city’s 27th annual Festival of Lights parade Dec. 10.

South Elementary School students and sta don their finest holiday apparel during this year’s Festival of Lights parade through downtown Brighton Dec. 10.

The Grinch manages to hop a ride on board this float from M&M Mini Dumpsters during Brighton’s Festival of Lights Parade Dec. 10.

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Some unspoken words need to be said

One of the more difficult things about the holiday season is something that impacts so many people is grieving the loss of someone who is no longer with us. And for those of us who have lost someone where a particular holiday meant so much to our family, it doesn’t matter if it was many years ago or just recently, the pain may ease, but it never truly goes away. And you know what? That’s a good thing as it stirs beautiful and loving memories that we want to hold onto forever.

This came up during a few conversations and email exchanges that I had over the Thanksgiving holiday and weekend. And during two of those conversations those that I was speaking with shared that their biggest regret was not having the chance to clear the air about a misunderstanding or grievance, or more importantly, their pain was coming from the fact that during their last visit together, whether in person or by phone, they missed the opportunity to tell them that they loved them. And for both individuals, it was

WINNING WORDS

weighing heavy upon their hearts.

Are some things better left unsaid? I believe so. We all have heard the expression, “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” It’s absolutely true, if what we are about to say is coming from a place of anger or if we are simply trying to stir up trouble. It’s different if there are things we need to say, especially if it’s something others need to hear, even though they may not want to hear it. The problem is this, if we miss an opportunity to share information that could help someone, but we lack the courage to confront them, they may not be able to address or fix what they do not know. I love this quote by Audre Lorde, “When we speak, we are afraid our words will not be heard or welcomed. But when we are silent, we are still

afraid. So, it is better to speak.” Some words are better left unspoken, until they are not.

Each one of us can probably think of a time when we forgot to say something or wish we had said something. Good or bad, right or wrong, we then get mad at ourselves for not having had the courage to speak up, or we promise ourselves we will speak up next time. Hoping that there will indeed be a next time.

As we are right here in the middle of the holiday season, and as some of us are experiencing grief and the loss of a loved one who will not be celebrating with the family this year, may we lovingly remember them. And if we think we forgot to say “I love you” one last time, or that we were sorry, or anything else where we might have regrets, I encourage us not to focus on that one last time where we may have missed it, instead focus on all the times it was said and heard.

May we use this as a reminder for all those that are still with us and who we love so very much. May another

day pass by where we forget or lack the courage to share with others just how grateful we are for having them in our lives, how much we love them, how much we appreciate all they do, and that they have been forgiven for any foolishness that may have come between us.

How about you, are there people you will miss this holiday season? Can you remember all the times that you did share with them just how special they were to you and how much you cared for them and loved them? Is there someone that needs to hear and know that you do care for them and love them, and maybe even forgive them? I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can say the words that need to be spoken, 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.

Enough power in a heat wave in 2025? State o cials wonder

It got hot last summer across Colorado. Denver had 67 days of temperature that hit 90 and above, the third most in a century and a half of thermometer-watching.

What if it got much hotter, say 115 degrees for several days? And instead of being relatively isolated, like the Pacific Northwest oven in June 2021, this heat dome caused air conditioners from Sacramento to El Paso to Colorado Springs to work overtime?

Would there be electricity sufficient to meet the demand in Aspen, Boulder, and Sterling? Grand Junction, Alamosa, and Steamboat Springs? Amid this record heat, would Coloradans be left without electricity as occurred with the rolling blackouts in California during 2020?

Last week, on a day when the thermometer in Denver struggled to get above freezing, members of the Colorado Public Utilities Commission started hashing through this and other questions related to what utility planners call resource adequacy. They indicated they’re most focused not on the longer term. Instead, they’re thinking about 2025 and 2026.

Utilities have always tried to maintain reserve margins of generating capacity. Most use a standard expectation of not meeting demand just one day in 10 years.

Now we’re rapidly closing coal plants. They were never entirely reliable, as witnessed the many times that

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Colorado’s youngest coal plant, Comanche 3, had to suspend operations in recent years. But they did run when on those rare times when the prairies become still, unruffled by the usual winds. February 2021, during Winter Storm Uri, was one of those times of quiet.

Colorado’s second largest utility, TriState Generation and Transmission, burned fuel oil to generate electricity.

Natural gas plants would seem to supply an answer, and Xcel Energy, Colorado’s largest utility, plans to add generating capacity in the next few years. But Nicholas Garza, a researcher in the emerging issues division of the utilities commission, told PUC commissioners that natural gas has its own vulnerabilities in such times, as was evident in Texas during Uri. Xcel also had its natural gas problems during that storm.

The warming climate has also become more volatile. This poses a challenge to existing electrical infrastructure, both renewables and fossil fuels.

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storage. Construction of transmission to knit together diverse areas of the country may also diminish the threat of power outages. It’s extremely rare that it can be hot as Hades in both Seattle and Salida.

For now, though, state regulators are sweating about summer heat. Wildfires could exacerbate the situation. A study by researchers at the National Center for Atmospheric Research found that California’s wildfires in September 2020 darkened the skies so much that solar power production during peak hours was slashed by 10% to 30%. Read more here.

Then there’s hydropower. It constitutes between 20% and 25% of the generating capacity in the West. But, of course, the giant reservoirs in the Colorado River as well as their smaller siblings in the headwaters —think Flaming Gorge and Blue Mesa—keep dropping in water levels.

“Some hydrologists are saying that Hoover and Glen Canyon could get below (minimum power pool) by 2026 or 2027, and that takes 8 to 9 gigawatthours out of the wholesale market,” said John Gavan, a PUC commissioner.

Utilities such as Xcel Energy mostly have their own generating assets and also contracts for firm deliveries through power-purchase agreements. But a growing number of utilities are buying growing quantities of power

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from the wholesale power market. This assumes available power that is usually there but not guaranteed.

This concerns Gavan. With Colorado’s two investor-owned utilities and with Tri-State, Colorado can look over their shoulders about reliability. It lacks that oversight of municipal utilities and Colorado’s four independent. Another cooperative, United Power, the second’s largest, also has vowed to become independent.

Guzman Energy and Crossover Capital have emerged as private — and unregulated — suppliers.

Gavan suggested that legislation being readied may attempt to impose oversight of this growing component of the electrical market.

Another element of this story is the coming demand for electricity for transportation and to replace fossil fuel combustion in buildings. Eric Blank, the PUC chair, estimated that beneficial electrification could grow demand for electricity by 30%.

The takeaway here is that you can expect more wariness as we move forward about avoiding missteps. Nobody I know argues that shutting down coal plants is a mistake. They’re horribly polluting and the power has become expensive. But neither is the precise path forward altogether clear.

Allen Best tracks the energy and water transitions in Colorado and beyond at BigPivots.com.

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Between gatherings with friends and family — and the “expectation” of joyfulness — the holiday season can be fraught with stress, even in the happiest of times. For those grieving the loss of a loved one, a broken relationship or a career setback, the season can be especially challenging.

One thing is for certain: There is no right way or wrong way to grieve, according to University of Colorado College of Nursing Assistant Professor Heather Coats and Associate Professor of Clinical Teaching Kerry Peterson.

Dr. Coats has more than 20 years of clinical experience in palliative, oncology and hospice care. Her research focuses on improving quality of communication and the psychological-social-spiritual well-being of people living with serious illnesses, as well as their families.

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grief during the holidays

Dr. Peterson is the specialty director of CU Nursing’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program. She has worked clinically with patients who are struggling with many types of grief, with an emphasis on psychotherapy and interventions for individuals who have experienced trauma and abuse.

Here are their thoughts about dealing with grief this time of year:

Every season is grief season

During the holidays, many of us host or participate in gatherings and traditions with the expectation that everybody should be happy. For those and other reasons, one might think that grief would become more exacerbated, but it’s a year-long phenomenon. Still, the absence of certain loved ones might be especially noticeable in the days from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day.

“Grieving is a process,” Coats says. “Part of the process is recognizing what the triggers are. Maybe your loved one died in summer — so, the onset of summer is the trigger. Maybe your loved one died at Christmas, so that’s a trigger. But grief is not something that should be considered or thought about only during the holidays.”

Peterson points out that people have their own unique grief experiences. Even though a family might be grieving the same loved one, one person might feel extreme sadness while another might still experience a sense of joy and happiness during this special time.

Acknowledge your feelings

In the holiday season or any other time of the year, Coats and Peterson say that dealing with grief requires a large measure of self-forgiveness and self-care as well as understanding and setting boundaries. Allowing yourself to “feel your feelings” is an important part of grieving.

“There needs to be a recognition that the holidays create a lot of hustle and bustle,” Coats says. “But that doesn’t mean you take away the grief and put the hustle and bustle in its place so that you live in denial that the grief is there. Don’t let the hustle and bustle not allow you to grieve.”

Peterson encourages people who are grieving to reach out and get support, so that they can experience the holidays in different ways — perhaps by establishing some new traditions.

“Sometimes it might be too pain-

ful, but people who are grieving can still find comfort in keeping traditions or creating new ones to honor the memory of their loved one — such as lighting a candle or playing a favorite Christmas song,” she says. “Lean into whatever it is that harkens to things that once brought you joy with the beloved, instead of pushing it away and not thinking about it.”

In dealing with longer-term grief, Peterson recommends grief support groups because they let the bereaved connect with others who are experiencing a loss. She adds that psychotherapy and prescription medications could help those who experience prolonged grief that leads to isolation and severe depression. The latest edition of DSM-5 (the diagnostic manual used by mental health professionals) added “prolonged grief disorder” as a diagnosis earlier this year, making it easier for clinicians to identify and diagnose people who need treatment and support.

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Brothers in arms and martial arts

Brighton teens Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training big part of their lives

BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

WESTMINSTER – Dom and Danthony Muniz have something in common — besides a blood relationship, Each is invested in the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Danthony started seven years ago, and Dom began a year ago. Each train at the 303 Training Center in Westminster.

And both love what they do.

“I have always watched my brother do it since I was little,” Dom Muniz said. “One day, I was like, ‘I’ll try it out.’ And I have loved it ever since. It was also a big part in losing weight as well.” He said he’d lost about 40 pounds in the past year.

In Danthony Muniz’s case, his interest began after watching the movie “Never Back Down,’ a film about a teenager who goes to a new high school, discovers an underground fight club and meets a classmate who points him in the general direction of fighting.

While Dom Muniz played football in middle school, Danthony Muniz never had another interest before he started mixed martial arts.

Danthony Muniz’s training regimen is extensive — a five-mile run and weight lifting in the morning, a training session late in the morning, then more training late in the

afternoon. All told, it amounts to four to five training sessions per day. He was set to fight Raphael Gomez (“very skilled,” Muniz said) before a rib injury caused a postponement.

“Injuries come along with this sport,” he said after a recent randori (sparring) session at 303 Training Center in Westminster. “It’s very important to have partners who will care for your well-being and not injure you. At

303 Training Center, we have a friendly environment where I’ve had some of the best partners I’ve ever trained with. Recovery is one of the most important things in the sport that I do.”

Dom Muniz isn’t sure if he wants to pursue something beyond his present BHJJ involvement. Danthony Muniz wants to join UFC.

“The difference between MMA (mixed martial arts) and BJJ is MMA is a sanctioned fight. You

utilize all martial arts – boxing, kickboxing, Jiu Jitsu, wrestling, judo,” Danthony Muniz said. “In a jiu-jitsu match, it’s strictly submission grappling with no strikes allowed.”

He noted that training for the two is very similar.

“If you’re preparing for an MMA fight, you really want to sharpen your game in every aspect,” he said. “In jiu-jitsu, you focus more on wrestling and jiu-jitsu strictly.”

Eagle Ridge rolls out of the gate strong

BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Shortly after Eagle Ridge Academy downed the then-No. 2 team in the state, Resurrection Christian, Dec. 6, Warriors forward Hunter Hill yelled to anyone within earshot, “We’re No. 1. We’re No. 1.”

ERA is 5-0 this season, one of a half-dozen undefeated teams in class 4A. One of those wins was against Lutheran High School, the No. 5-rated team in a recent CHSAA basketball poll. Another was against the Cougars.

However, CHSAA’s basketball poll put the Warriors in the third position, and the Ratings Performance Index put ERA at No. 6 as of Dec. 9.

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in their grieving journey. If you are further along in processing grief than your friends and family, Peterson says you can best support others

“A lot of the boys and myself thought we should have started higher,” said ERA coach Jay Powell.

“We beat a No. 1 team, and we beat a 5A school. We definitely want to keep it up.”

Even so, there was plenty to be happy about after ERA downed the Cougars 59-52 in Brighton. Cameron (CJ) Seifert led the charge for Eagle Ridge with 19 points. Isaiah Garcia added 10. Jacob Barker had 15 points for Resurrection Christian. Cade Crutcher added 12.

“We beat the No. 1 seed,” said Peyton Torres, who scored all 10 of his points in the first half. “It showed where we can compete. We’re setting that bar for ourselves.”

“It’s a big win for our program,”

by asking what you could do to help and not making assumptions.

“You probably shouldn’t assume a friend isn’t ready to go to a party because she just lost her husband,” she says. “It might be helpful for her to continue with activities and social connections.”

Coats maintains that because

Powell said. “The kids worked hard in the offseason, and they weren’t happy with the way the season ended.” ERA lost in the state 3A quarterfinals at the University of Denver, the first time Eagle Ridge advanced that far in the postseason.”

Crutcher and Barker seemed to have their way early in the game. They combined for 11 of their team’s 15 points in the first quarter. Then it was the Warriors’ turn to turn up the defense. In the next two quarters, the Cougars made just six of 27 field-goal attempts. Eagle Ridge outscored its guests 30-14 over those two quarters to take control. Seifert finished the game with four blocked shots.

“Teamwork. We came together as

grief is different for everyone, it is important to be “cued in” to friends and families during the holidays and beyond.

“It’s important to allow someone the space to grieve and to know that they are sad and missing someone,” she says. “It is also important to pick up on the cues that allows people to

a team offensively and defensively,” Torres said. “We switched defenses so well by communicating. They were a fast team and switched on the ball. We played at our tempo and were able to communicate. It was a definitely a teamwork kind of win.”

Eagle Ridge stayed undefeated through Dec. 8 after beating DSSTGreen Valley Ranch 74-65 in Brighton. Despite the fast start, Powell said his team isn’t happy yet.

“It was good. We got minutes for some of our younger guys who needed minutes,” Powell said. “We also want to improve our defense, do a little better ball tracing. Last year, we had a false sense of entitlement. They realized nothing is given, that you have to earn it.”

continue processing. The holidays can be a really healing space — so long as someone feels acceptance for that grief.”

Drs. Coats and Peterson discussed the new diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder in the Five to Thrive Podcast in September 2022.

Dom Muniz, left and Dennis Herbach get their work in during a sparring session at the 303 Training Center in Westminster.

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Fundraiser for Club Q shooting victims surpasses $800,000

BY AMANDA HORVATH ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS

When tragedy hit close to home, Faith Haug immediately looked for a way to support the victims.

“I went online to try to donate to somewhere, and there was nowhere set up. So, I set up a GoFundMe. That was it,” she said.

That was far from it.

Faith co-owns Good Judy Garage with her spouse CC Haug. Together they started this business just outside of Denver in late 2021 to create a safe space for those in the LGBTQ+ community and beyond when dealing with car repairs. Everything they do, down to the name, is intentional.

“The reference comes from Judy Garland, who was a supporter of LGBTQ rights. So, somebody that was a supporter of the community, a friend of the community, was referred to as a ‘Good Judy,’” CC explained to Rocky Mountain PBS last year. “So, we kind of took that on because … we want to be there for the community.”

They don’t take that responsibility lightly. On Saturday, Nov. 19 just

before midnight, a shooter killed five people and hurt 17 others at Club Q, an LGBTQ+ club in Colorado Springs. For Faith, she felt like she had to do something, especially as a queer business owner.

“If I have the platform to get something like that out, that’s my responsibility. And, you know, this is not about our shop whatsoever, but being able to spread that on our social media through the shop and all of that does have an effect,” said Faith.

So she started a GoFundMe, specifically for the victims and those directly impacted by the shooting.

“You know, one fund can’t meet every need. Our fund is to give direct, you know, cash check payments to the victims that were directly involved,” Faith said, pointing out there are other funds for club employees, people facing trauma but weren’t physically present and federal grants coming in for things like memorials.

Over the matter of a few days, the fundraiser quickly gained traction, garnering support from people all over the world. Just two and a half weeks after the tragedy, people have

donated more than $800,000 to the fund.

“I’m amazed by it, but I’m not surprised because the community shows up,” said Faith.

From celebrities, to bars, to tattoo shops to anonymous donors, the fundraiser continues to grow every day, which, among other factors, led Faith to partner with the National Compassion Fund. This nonprofit organization was started in partnership with victims and family members of past mass shootings, including the Aurora Theatre shooting.

Partnering with this fund, Faith said, will help make sure all money intended to directly help the victims truly benefits them. Over the past two weeks, she said she has spoken to many previous victims of mass shootings and many of them spoke about the difficulties of receiving funds after a tragedy. For example, if someone is receiving federal benefits for something unrelated, receiving funds from GoFundMe will be seen as more income and disqualify them from that benefit.

“The responsibility I have with this fund is to make sure that it only

Following the news of the deadly shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs, a queer-owned auto shop started a fundraiser for the victims. In just two weeks, it grew to have more than $800,000. COURTESY OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS

helps,” Faith explained. “In trying to help, I can’t … I don’t want to cause harm. And so that’s the reason that it’s being done this way.”

One of the frequently asked questions Faith addressed in the fundraiser posting is: why is the money not going to the Colorado Healing Fund? That fund was also created

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Public Notice

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 Administrative 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 appear 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

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

Legal Notice No. BSB1997

First Publication: December 1, 2022

Last Publication: January 5, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

Town of Lochbuie, Colorado Ordinance No. 2022-679

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TOWN OF LOCHBUIE 2011 FEE SCHEDULE TO INCREASE THE SEWER PLANT INVESTMENT FEE AND USER RATES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY THE LOCHBUIE MUNICIPAL SEWER BOARD.

Ordinance No. 2022-679 was passed at the December 6, 2022, regular meeting of the Town Board and will take effect on January 14, 2023. The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the Town Clerk’s Office, 703 Weld County Road 37, Lochbuie, CO 80603 and on the Town’s website at: Lochbuie.org

Heather Meierkort Town Clerk

Legal Notice No. BSB2024

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

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

City

303-566-4123

ATTEST: /s/ NATALIE HOEL, City Clerk

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

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

Legal Notice No. BSB2026

First Publication: December 15, 2022

Last Publication: December 15, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

ORDINANCE NO. INTRODUCED BY: Pawlowski

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING THE 402 SOUTH 2ND AVENUE HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION FOR AN APPROXIMATELY 0.17 ACRE PROPERTY, GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MATHER STREET AND SOUTH 2ND AVENUE, LOTS 1 AND 2 OF BLOCK 11 OF THE WALNUT GROVE ADDITION, IN A PORTION OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST, OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF BRIGHTON, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO

WHEREAS, pursuant to the laws of the State of Colorado, there was presented to and filed with the City of Brighton, Colorado, an application for nomination (the “Application”), by Sage and Sara Naumann (the “Owners”), to designate, as a historic landmark, the principal structure of 402 South 2nd Avenue, Lots 1 and 2 of Block 11 of the Walnut Grove Addition, located in the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 7, Township 1 South, Range 6 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, (the “Property”); and WHEREAS, the Owners have provided consent to the requested nomination; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with the public notice requirements of the Land Use & Development Code, a public notice was published on the City’s website, and one sign was posted on the Property, both for no less than fifteen (15) days prior to the City Council public hearing; and

WHEREAS, on October 13, 2022, the Historic Preservation Commission held a public hearing to consider the nomination of the Property for designation as a local historic landmark, and provided a recommendation of approval to the City Council; and

WHEREAS, on December 6, 2022, the City Council opened a public hearing where it conducted its review and considered the Historic Landmark Designation pursuant to the applicable provisions set forth in the Land Use & Development Code; and

WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the Property is at least fifty (50) years old and satisfies at least one (1) criterion from one (1) of the Eligibility Categories, as delineated in Section 10.03 B., Eligibility for Designation, of the Land Use & Development Code; and

WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the Craftsman-style front porch, with exposed rafters, knee braces and large columns, as well as the original doors and windows with their associated trim are the defining features of the landmark and shall be preserved in order to retain the historic significance within the Eligibility Categories for designation as a local landmark; and

First Publication: December 15, 2022

Last Publication: December 15, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Metropolitan Districts

Public Notice

NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT

NOTICE is hereby given that Greatrock North Water and Sanitation District of Adams County, Colorado (the “District”), will initiate final payment through Bill.com, on January 3, 2023, to Moltz Construction, Inc. of Windsor Colorado for all work done by said Contractor in construction or work on the REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER TREATMENT PLANT, performed within the Greatrock North Water and Sanitation District, Adams County, Colorado.

Any person, copartnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors or their subcontractors, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefor has not been paid by the contractors or their subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim, to the Greatrock North Water and Sanitation District on or before the date and time hereinabove shown for final payment. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release the Greatrock North Water and Sanitation District, its directors, officers, agents, and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS GREATROCK NORTH WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT

By: /s/ Lisa Johnson District Manager

Legal Notice No. BSB2019 First Publication: December 15, 2022 Last Publication: December 22, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Summons and Sheriff Sale

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton, CO 80601

Plaintiff: 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

Colorado. County of Adams, State of Colorado.

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

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

THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

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 Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. Bidders are required to have cash or certified funds to cover the highest bid by noon on the day of the sale. Certified funds are payable to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.

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 LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO LAW AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF THE STATUTES WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS ARE ATTACHED HERETO.

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE PURSUANT TO §38-38-104, C.R.S., SHALL BE FILED WITH THE OFFICER AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED.

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED.

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO §38-38-302, C.R.S., SHALL BE FILED WITH THE OFFICER NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE.

IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN C.R.S. 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN C.R.S. 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL AT THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LAW, RALPH L. CARR JUDICIAL BUILDING, 1300 BROADWAY, 10TH FLOOR, DENVER, CO 80203, 720-5086000; THE CFPB, HTTP://WWW.CONSUMERFINANCE.GOV/ 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.

Legal Notice No. BSB2021

First Publication: December 15, 2022 Last Publication: December 15, 2022 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Notice to Creditors

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Mildred I Vogt A/K/A Mildred Vogt A/K/A Millie Vogt A/K/A Mil Vogt, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 420

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

Bradley Vogt

Personal Representative 2884 E. 162nd Drive Thornton, CO 80602

Legal Notice No. BSB2020

First Publication: December 15, 2022

Last Publication: December 29, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Gerald Walter Fredrick also known as Gerald W. Fredrick and Gerald Fredrick, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30964

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

Linda S. Fredrick

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

Legal Notice No. BSB2023 First Publication: December 15, 2022 Last Publication: December 29, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of BILLIE CONSTANCE LANDECK, a/k/a BILLIE C. LANDECK, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30984

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

James M. Landeck

Personal Representative 3565 Hottman Street Brighton, CO 80601

Legal Notice No. NTS2027 First Publication: December 15, 2022 Last Publication: December 29, 2022

Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

of

Brighton Public Notice

ORDINANCE NO. 2402

INTRODUCED BY: Padilla

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AMENDING CHAPTER 28

WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the designation of 402 South 2nd Avenue as a local historic landmark will, through preservation and protection, enhance the use of this cultural resource and will contribute to the artistic, social, economic, political, architectural and historic heritage of the city for the benefit of the inhabitants of the City of Brighton.

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

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

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- captioned 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

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

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

Section 1. Section 3-28-70 is hereby amended as follows:

The vendor (retailer) shall be entitled as collecting agent of the City to withhold a vendor’s fee, in the amount of three and one-third percent (3 ⅓%) of the total City sales tax collected by the vendor, up to a cap of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) from the total amount due by the vendor to the City each month if the taxes due are remitted and paid in full by electronic means on or before the due date.

INTRODUCED, PASSED ON FINAL READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED BY TITLE ONLY THIS 6th DAY OF December, 2022.

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

Section 2. Decision. The City Council hereby approves the 402 South 2nd Avenue Historic Landmark Designation.

INTRODUCED, PASSED ON FIRST READING, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED, THIS 6TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2022

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

ATTEST: /s/ NATALIE HOEL, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ YASMINA SHAUSH, Assistant City Attorney Legal Notice No. BSB2025

Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness $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,

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

Victim describes attack on RTD

A dozen teens beat rider

BY OLIVIA YOUNG CBS NEWS COLORADO

Oct. 14 was a typical Friday afternoon for Zachary Chopko. He hopped on the light rail to head back to work after his lunch break.

“It was just supposed to be a quick thing you know just jump on the light rail, it’s one stop,” said Chopko, of Lakewood.

When he boarded the RTD eastbound W line at the Garrison station, he noticed the only other passengers were a group of teens. Listening to

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to help victims of mass shooting and was initially funded by the Colorado Attorney General’s Office. It often is pointed to as a place to donate after tragedies in Colorado. However, Faith said donors have specifically asked them not to give the money raised to that fund.

“Because they are unhappy with how funds from the SolTribe tragedy and others have been handled, high administrative fees, and the inability

music, he didn’t acknowledge them, but out of the blue, they attacked.

“I got on, I got hit in the back of the head and they just started beating me,” said Chopko.

Punching and kicking Chopko, the teens screamed profanities. The violent attack was caught on video and shared with CBS News Colorado.

“I was being pushed, I was being hit, I don’t know,” said Chopko. “It was just anarchy. A rampage. Just horrible.”

Chopko somehow stumbled out of the train and flagged down a police officer, but the kids were already gone. He rushed to the hospital, where he learned the extent of his injuries.

to have much say in where the funds go. We are not bad-mouthing the CHF – any donation is a good donation!” she wrote in the GoFundMe description.

On Dec. 6, the Colorado Healing Fund, or CHF, announced that it secured underwriting support to cover the majority of expenses for administration of the fund for Club Q victims. In the announcement, CHF said this means the $1.9 million raised to date and all future funds raised for Club Q will be dedicated entirely to victim assistance.

For Faith, it’s all about keeping the victims in mind even during an

Public Notices

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 DANIEL BOYD, AKA DANIEL L. BOYD, AKA DANIEL LEE BOYD, AKA DAN BOYD, AKA DANIEL ARTZER, AKA DANIEL L. ARTZER, AKA DANIEL LEE ARTZER, AKA DAN ARTZER, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30918

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

Peter M. Murphy, II, #50726 11080 Circle Point Drive, Suite 140 Westminster, CO 80020

Legal Notice No. BSB2018

First Publication: December 15, 2022

Last Publication: December 29, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Helen Marie Rodehorst,

Helen M. Rodehorst and Helen Rodehorst, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30970

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.

Nadya Vecchiet-Lambert, Esq

Attorney on behalf of Melody Windecker & Vicky Weldon Miller

Personal Representatives 6855 S. Havana St. Ste. 370 Centennial, CO 80112

Legal Notice No. BSB2005

First Publication: December 8, 2022

Last Publication: December 22, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Carolyn Gallegos a/k/a Carolyn Heber, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30781

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

Achieve Law Group 146 W. 11th Ave Denver, Colorado, 80204

Legal Notice No. BSB2022

First Publication: December 15, 2022

Last Publication: December 29, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Mitchell Lee Lovett a/k/a Mitchell L. Lovett a/k/a Mitchell Lovett a/k/a Mitch Lee Lovett a/k/a Mitch L. Lovett a/k/a Mitch Lovett, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30974

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

Cara Carlson Personal Representative 11690 Ivy Street Thornton, CO 80233

Legal Notice No. BSB2017

First Publication: December 15, 2022 Last Publication: December 29, 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

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Public Notice

County Court, Adams County, Colorado Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Dr,

“Concussions, ribs, stitches in my eyes, my face, my ears, everything was messed up,” said Chopko.

But as Chopko began his recovery, the group appeared to strike again. On Nov. 3, a 47-year-old man was assaulted by a group of teens on another light rail train. According to the district attorney’s office, the victim broke several bones and required facial reconstruction surgery.

“This is not the only incident. I mean, it happened more than once,” said Chopko, “It makes you look at the world differently.”

Now Chopko is angry, traumatized and asking why.

“This is past kids,” said Chopko.

emotional and trying time she’s experienced through this fundraiser.

“It’s heavy. It’s a lot of responsibility to a lot of people, and it has to be done the proper way. And so it’s been ... it’s been stressful, but I’m not dead and I’m not shot. So it’s really nothing in comparison to what, what those people are going through,” Faith explained.

The Good Judy Garage fundraiser is still open in hopes it continues to grow after receiving advice from survivors of other mass shootings to keep it open as long as possible to raise more money. People can donate through the GoFundMe or by going

“This is adult behavior. It’s primitive behavior, it’s something adults shouldn’t be doing.”

The Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office has arrested 13 teenagers between the ages of 15 and 17 for assault. Nine are charged in Chopko’s case and seven in that second attack weeks later. There are three teens who allegedly took part in both attacks. All involved teenagers are currently being charged as juveniles.

This story appears as part of an active newsgathering agreement between Colorado Community Media and CBS News Colorado.

through the National Compassion Fund site. All of the money goes to the same place with the same intention —to help the victims.

Faith’s message to those who want to support: “Just keep sharing it and hopefully we can continue to grow it so that there’s more for the victims at the end of it.”

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

Brighton, Colorado 80601

NOTICE TO NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT BY PUBLICATION

Notice to: Ernesto Olivas, non-custodial parent.

Notice is given that a hearing is scheduled as follows:

Date: January 6, 2023 Time: 8:00am

Location: Adams County Court 1100 Judicial Center Drive Division 1 Brighton, CO 80601

For the purpose of requesting a change of name for Mario Ernesto Olivas At this hearing the Court may enter an order changing the name of the minor child. To support or voice objection to the proposed name change, you must appear at the hearing.

Date: 11-30-22

/s/ Eric D. Wollard Attorney for Parent/Petitioner Eric D. Wollard, #29934 4251 Kipling St, Ste 300 Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 303-355-1141 ewollard@303law.com

Legal Notice No.: BSB2013

First Publication: December 8, 2022

Last Publication: December 22, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on November 15, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Adams County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Alayza Annalisa Aragon be changed to Alayza Annalisa Martinez Case No.: 22 C 1729

Bryon L Howell

By: Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. BSB1987

First Publication: December 1, 2022

Last Publication: December 15, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

IN

FOR THE ADOPTION OF A CHILD: ELIZABETHANN SALAZAR

DATE FILED: November 23, 2022 Case Number: 22JA144 Division: T1 Courtroom: TBD

NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: JERUD ALBERT SALAZAR, 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 support for said child for one year or more.

You are further notified that said Petition is set for hearing on JANUARY 23, 2023 at 11:00 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. BSB2015

First Publication: December 15, 2022

Last Publication: December 15, 2022

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

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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.

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 Public Notice

STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ADAMS Division D1 No. 22JV124

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

Charles Isaac Kaimana Houston

A Child, and Concerning

Kayla Kristine Houston, John Doe, John Matthews

Respondents

S U M M O N S

To the parents, guardian, or other respondents named above, GREETINGS: John Matthews

You are hereby notified that a verified petition has been filed in the above named Court in which it is represented to the Court that said child are alleged to be dependent and neglected; for the reasons set forth more fully in said petition, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference for greater certainty.

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

You are further notified that the Court has set said petition for hearing on the 18th day of January, 2023 at the hour of 10:50 a.m. You are hereby notified to be and appear, at said time, before this Court located at the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601.

Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 2nd day of December, 2022.

Alana Percy Clerk of the District Court

DISTRICT COURT ADAMS COUNTY, STATE of COLORADO Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Dr.

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 support for said child for one year or more.

You are further notified that said Petition is set

Legal Notice No. BSB2016

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aka

THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF: JESUS LORENZO GARCIA

“Please note that some families with less urgent health concerns may experience longer wait times in our emergency departments,” an alert message on the Children’s Hospital Colorado website says.

A cough or runny nose may not seem like a cause for concern. But health officials want people to think twice about it and take extra precautions to protect their families, classmates, coworkers and neighbors.

“We know that a mild respiratory infection in one person can be potentially a deadly infection in someone else,” Dr. Rachel Herlihy, state epidemiologist, said.

Triple threat Amid an earlier-than-usual — and more severe — RSV season, Children’s Hospital Colorado saw record numbers of patients with respiratory illnesses in its emergency departments. By itself, health officials might manage the upsurge. But flu and COVID are also circulating, fueling concerns about stretched resources.

One children’s health official wasn’t sure how the combination of a holiday school break and holiday gatherings might affect the trends. But one thing’s for sure: Health care workers expect the situation to continue into the new year, said Dr. Kevin Carney,

associate chief medical officer for Children’s Hospital Colorado.

That’s even if RSV slows down — because the flu started ramping up in November, Carney said.

“We are pretty much mentally preparing to have no break between these respiratory infections,” Carney said, adding, “I don’t see a scenario in the next month or two where we don’t have very busy emergency departments and inpatient units.”

Then there’s COVID. Colorado listed 440 people as “currently hospitalized” with coronavirus the week of Nov. 29, with numbers trending upward. For instance, there were just 145 hospitalizations the week of Sept. 20.

The state also posted a seven-day average of eight deaths among COVID cases on Nov. 19, up from an average of three deaths about a month earlier.

But when it comes to kids, health officials are focused on RSV.

“For influenza, most of our hospitalizations have been among adults, and then we see really the inverse of that for RSV,” Herlihy said, emphasizing the risk to children, during a separate news conference.

Most children get an RSV infection by the time they are 2 years old, according to the state health department. Some infants and young children may be at higher risk for more-severe illness from RSV, such as bronchitis or pneumonia.

The illness is more pervasive this year because young children now

have less built-up immunity, according to a University of Chicago Medicine article.

Earlier in the pandemic, due to masking and social distancing, young children were not exposed to common germs, according to the article. Now, some 1- and 2-yearolds are experiencing their first RSV infection, the article says.

Carney, the Children’s Hospital doctor, told news reporters his buildings are packed.

“Our hospital continues, at all of our sites, to be really functioning at 100% capacity in all of our units,” Carney said.

Possible peak, but more around corner

It is possible RSV cases have peaked, but the hospital is still contending with high numbers of patients — and it has seen a “significant uptick” in the number of patients showing up who have known influenza, Carney said.

It all adds up to mean that the end of respiratory illness season is a long way off, Carney said.

“It’s the million-dollar question what’s going to happen after Thanksgiving for us. Historically, we can sometimes count on when kids are out of school that infectious diseases will decrease,” Carney said.

But as people travel and get together with family and friends, viruses tend to spread, Carney added.

Colorado has seen 517 flu hospitalizations from Oct. 2 through Nov. 26, according to the state’s flu data webpage. And the flu season

could be more severe than in recent years, officials say.

Hospitals scramble to handle child patients

As of Nov. 17, there were only two pediatric intensive-care unit, or ICU, beds available in Colorado, according to the state health department.

More recently, there were still just two available pediatric ICU beds out of 94 in the state as of Nov. 29, the department told CCM.

“The number of hospital beds is dynamic and refers to staffed beds, not physical beds,” the department said in a statement. The number depends on how many qualified health care professionals are available to work those beds.

Hospitals have taken action to expand capacity, with adult hospitals “starting to admit teenagers into their adult ICUs that they previously wouldn’t have seen,” Scott Bookman, director of the state Division of Disease Control and Public Health Response, said.

“They are also starting to bring much younger patients into their neonatal intensive-care units that traditionally wouldn’t serve this population,” Bookman said.

He added: “We’re also seeing adult hospitals simply being able to hold onto many of these children at their facilities rather than needing to transfer them to a pediatric center.”

Children’s Hospital Colorado, a system with locations around the Denver metro area and in Colorado Springs, has asked for help from adult hospitals, Carney said.