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Steep fines for water sco aws gets nod

City Council approves first look at summer water restrictions

BY SCOTT TAYLOR STAYLOR@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Brighton residents will face sti er nes for outing summer watering restrictions between May 1 and Sept. 30, City Councilors agreed at their meeting Feb. 21.

Councilors approve the rst reading of an ordinance to change the city’s water restriction penalties, increasing the ne for ignoring the restriction or wasting water from $22.50 for a third violation to a minimum of $125 for a second violation and $250 for a third violation.

Councilor Mary Ellen Pollack was having none of it.

“We’re going put it in the municipal code. We’re going to tie you up for as long as we can and we are going to get more money from you,” Pollack said. “ at’s what it looks like to me and I don’t like it. At all. We are in the middle of in ation and a recession and people may have to grow their own food, but we want more.”

She was the lone dissenting voice, and councilor approved the measure 5-1, with Councilors Matt Johnston and Clint Blackhurst absent from the meeting.

City Councilor Peter Padilla said the updated restrictions are meant to cut down on Brighton water use during drought conditions.

But strict nes are important, he said. “Water restrictions are e ective only when they have some teeth behind them,” Padilla said.

Waiting for new plant

Brighton broke ground on a new $155 million water treatment plant in July. Currently, Brighton can produce up to 12.5 gallons of water daily and has the capacity to store up 16 million gallons for later use. e new plant would e ectively double the amount of treated water Brighton can produce when it

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Brighton HS safe after reported threat

BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Brighton police say there was no credible threat to students or the area around Brighton High School following a report of threats to the school.

O cers responded to the school around 8:40 a.m. Feb. 22. A police department tweet said other schools in the area “were on secure” as a precaution as police worked to determine the validity of the threat.

“During a secure, doors are locked at the school and there is no entry or exit from the building as long as the secure is in place,” said 27J spokeswoman Janelle Asmus. “However, school schedules are maintained and learning continues inside the school even as all activities are brought inside the school building.”

Police took the secure status o Brighton schools, including BHS, around 9:45 a.m.

“I am proud of all of our students and sta for the way they followed our safety proto-

cols,” said Principal Shelly Genereuz in a Facebook post. “At no time were any students and sta in danger.”

Brighton wasn’t the only school district to encounter this issue. Authorities and sta evacuated students and sta at Boulder High School following a report of an active shooter there around 9 a.m. No injuries were reported, and parents were sent to Mackey Auditorium at the CU campus to meet their children. Similar reports were received in Aspen, Alamosa and Canon City.

Local media report the threat in Alamosa began shortly before 8:30 a.m. Police there lifted a local lockdown at the middle school within ve minutes. e situation in Aspen resulted in the lockdown of three schools. Authorities issued an all-clear around 10:20 a.m.

At 10:50 a.m., Canon City High School was still on lockdown. Other schools in the area were on “secure status,” local media reported. And in Glenwood Springs, the high school was on lockdown as of 10:20 a.m., media said. What prompted that response is not clear.

LENT BEGINS WITH ASHES

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Cards, Games and Pool

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

Due to VOA moving to a new kitchen facility, there will be no VOA lunches at Eagle View Adult Center March 6-April 14. Meals will begin again April 17. Call Eleanor at 303-655-2271 on Mondays and ursdays.

Denver Women’s History

We’re welcoming Kevin Snow from Denver History Tours to speak on the history of women in Denver. Women ventured out of the home, across the prairie, up the mountains, and into our history. Come meet the noble and notorious women of Denver. 1:30 p.m. Tues. Mar 7 $5 Deadline: Fri. Mar 3

Duplicate Bridge

Using pre-determined four-hand boards, you and your partner will compete against all other partners to bid and win the best hand on each board. You MUST have a partner to play and use the same partner for this two-day challenge. Tell us your partner at registration. Facilitator: Bobbi Jo Unruh. 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Wed. Mar 8 & 22 $10 (2 wks) Deadline: Mon. Mar 6

Breathworks & Meditation

Explore the possibilities of breathwork/meditation with Lewis Ortiz. Learn about conscious connected breathing and the bene ts it o ers. 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Fridays Session 1: Mar 3 - 31 $50 (5 wks) Deadline: urs. Mar 2

Stoneware Mug

Use stoneware clay to create and decorate 2 slab-built mugs. Learn about texture, surface design, assemble them, and add handles. You’ll apply food-safe glazes and the instructor will re them, making them into dishwasher and microwave-safe works of art. Instructor: Anastasia Bliss. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays Mar 8 & 15 $75 (2 wks) Deadline: urs. Mar 2

Isaiah Alarcon, 8, has ashes placed on his forehead by Jose Martinez Feb. 22 at Brighton’s St. Augustine Church, marking the beginning of Lent. His brother Jayden, 5, waits for his turn. The lenten season ends April 6.

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McMillin, former BHS football coach, dies at 85

McMillin coached at Brighton, Adams City high schools

BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Former Brighton High School football coach Pat Sandoval remembered a former coach of his, Jim McMillin, both as a time when Sandoval played and as a fellow coach.

McMillin died late last month at the age of 85. NBCSports.com

led the original report. McMillin also played defensive back for the Denver Broncos and the thenOakland Raiders.

Sandoval played one year for McMillin and was his defensive back and quarterback coach for a couple of years. When Sandoval was the defensive coordinator for the Bulldogs (Tom Ritter was the head coach at the time), McMillin coached the defensive backs. e two also coached at Adams City High School for a year.

“He was a great man. I looked up to him and always wanted his opinion on life or football,” Sandoval said. “He was one person I

looked up to in my life. I loved Coach Mac. He will be missed.”

“ e Raiders Family mourns the passing of Jim McMillin, who played defensive back for the Silver and Black from 1963-64,” the team wrote in a statement posted to NBCSports.com. “ e thoughts and prayers of the Raider Nation are with Jim’s wife, Phyllis, and the entire McMillin family at this time.”

McMillin was born Sept. 18. 1937, in Bound brook, New Jersey. He played college football at Colorado State University. McMillin joined the Broncos in 1961 and played two seasons in

Denver, making 28 starts before heading to Oakland. He played all 14 games with nine starts in 1963 and started the one game he played for Oakland in 1964 before returning to the Broncos during the 1964 season.

McMillin played seven games with two starts for the Broncos in 1964 and 12 games with three starts in 1965. He nished his career with 62 games played, 43 starts, 14 interceptions and four return touchdowns. Five of his interceptions came in his rookie season. McMillin played both corner and safety during his ve seasons.

Lodging tax revenues bounce back

Brighton approves preCOVID levels of money for economic development, culture

BY SCOTT TAYLOR STAYLOR@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Brighton cultural and economic development efforts are getting a financial boost from a reinvigorated lodging tax.

City Councilors allocated $410,000 to four groups, including the Brighton Economic Development Corporation and the Brighton Cultural Arts Commission, from its lodging tax proceeds.

City Manager Michael Martinez said lodging tax has not provided that much money since COVID 19 started. In 2021, the city was able to distribute $255,000 and in 2022 it distributed $265,000.

“We are finally back at preCOVID levels of the lodging tax, so that’s good news for us,” Martinez said.

Voters approved a 3 percent tax on overnight lodging stays in November 2011. Since then, the money generated from the tax has been spent on programs put on by the Greater Brighton Chamber of Commerce, the Economic Development Corp., the Brighton Youth Commission, the Brighton Cultural Arts Committee and others.

The ultimate goal was to generate more overnight stays and other economic benefits, city officials said.

Martinez said the city is also restructuring how the money is distributed.

Before, the Brighton Armory received a share of the lodging tax revenue but only through the Cultural Arts Commission. Likewise, the Economic Development Corporation was expected to share its lodging tax revenue with the Brighton Chamber of Commerce.

For 2023, both the Economic Development Corporation and

the Cultural Arts Commission will each get $120,000 from the lodging tax fund.

But the Armory and the Chamber will each get $80,000 directly from the tax.

“In 2023, you will notice that each of the groups are getting more money, technically, because of how we are structuring this, Martinez said. “The Cultural Arts Commission will get more money because the Armory is receiving their share as a direct allocation. It actually works out for both organizations.”

Martinez said the Brighton Youth Baseball Association will also get $10,000 for the tax in 2023.

Councilors also agreed to let the Economic Development Corporation and the Arts Commission to roll over unspent lodging tax revenues from previous years — $82,614 for the Economic Development Corporation and $118,184 for the Art Commission.

“Unfortunately, there are still a bit of COVID funds out there,” Martinez said. “Some of the programs were created during COVID but we just couldn’t spend the money fast enough.”

One of the spending items for the Arts Commission is the mural being painted in Brighton’s Founders Plaza.

“There are also some small business grant programs that we have been carrying over for the last few years, but we feel we can execute those,” Martinez said.

Martinez said the city adopted the current structure in 2018.

“The lodging tax program, from grant point of view, had become a bit unruly,” he said. “The idea was to make it a little more streamlined and more predictable for the organizations who receive the grant funding.”

He expects the city will change it again soon.

“In 2024, I expect we’ll have a more robust discussion about this program,” he said. “It’s been five years and it’s probably time we talk about what the next iteration of the lodging tax looks like.”

comes online in 2025.

e city’s water customers typically use about three million gallons per day for showers, toilets and drinking water, summer or winter. But summer irrigation on private lawns, commercial uses like farms and landscaping and city use on parks and elds can push the water demand up past 12 million gallons per day.

e new restrictions are meant to target those summer days and convince residents to limit water use.

e restrictions run May 1 and Sept. 30. During that time, irrigation and lawn watering is forbidden during the hottest parts of the day, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Residents with addresses ending in even numbers can water outside of those hours on Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays. Addresses ending in odd numbers or tracts of land with no assigned addresses can water outside of those hours on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.

e new restrictions also don’t allow new sod installation — although sod patching is okay — and prohibits wasting after and allowing it ow

Our Family

Born the youngest of six children to Juan and Louisa Vigil. Jane is survived by her brothers, Henry and Albert Vigil. She is also survived by nieces and nephews; David, Myra, and Lori and Families; Johnny and Tobin and their families; Diana, Rick and Anita and their families; Daniel, Genevieve, Sophia and

from the landscaping into gutters. e new restrictions change how nes are levied, with higher nes for water utility customers with bigger tap sizes. ere are no nes for the rst violation, Utilities Director Marc Johns said. e city will simply send them a written notice. Last summer, Brighton warned them verbally for the rst violation and sent a written notice for the second, with a ne of $22.50 beginning on the third violation.

Under the strategy, a second violation earns a $125 ne if the water customer’s tap is small than an inch. Water restriction violators with taps up to four inches can get a $500 ne and those with taps four inches or larger can get a $1,500 ne for a second violation.

ose that violate the restrictions a third time can get nes of $250 for a small tap, $1,000 for a medium tap and $3,000 for four-inch tap or larger.

ose that violate the restriction a fourth time will get a summons to go to court, according to the ordinance.

Stick and carrot

Most councilors were ne with the new restrictions. Padilla noted that the city is ramping up a public relations campaign this summer to encourage residents to conserve water.

“ is is helping to address conservation in the time frame while the new water treatment plant is being built,” Padilla said. “We cannot treat and deliver the amount of water that we consume at peak. So by having education methods and a number of conservation programs in place, we’ve managed to get about a third of what we need to conserve.”

Councilor Jan Pawlowski said she hopes the city will spread the word.

“We need to put signs up around the city so people understand the importance of water and saving as much as we possibly can,” she said. “I’m really for this amendment or resolution.”

Green said the nes are appropriate if they get people to cut down on water use.

“ e goal is not to get money or get violations,” Green said. “ e goal is to get them to change their habits.”

their families. Jane is also survived by an extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends, who she loved and helped unconditionally.

We trust our beloved Jane into the presence of our heavenly father, may he keep her and grant her peace.

Brighton City Councilors approved steep fines for people caught flouting water restrictions this summer. SHUTTERSTOCK

VIGIL Mary Jane Vigil March 7, 1953 - February 13, 2023

On Feb. 22, as calls came into local police departments that our schools were under attack, one thing became apparent – We are very traumatized in society.

Thankfully, the reports to 911 that active shooters were inside schools across Colorado were untrue and proved to be false as officers stormed the buildings. However, the trauma that goes with these calls was very apparent.

For me, as a mother and journalist, I immediately stressed out. I watched other journalists on Twitter make comments putting into words just how I was feeling. Many said as soon as the calls come in, we start worrying about what could be happening in our communities.

As more than a dozen schools were impacted throughout the day, Littleton made the list. It was later in the day and police headed into Littleton Public Schools, locking students inside, leaving parents

We are traumatized.

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wondering if they were indeed OK.

inside.

Thelma Grimes

The thing is, while other schools were cleared and quickly, Littleton felt like it took forever. This is not judgement to Littleton schools or police, it just felt like forever for myself and a reporter waiting for word.

I started scanning Twitter where the trauma we are experiencing as a society became very apparent. From students tweeting that they were still inside a classroom hunkered down without any knowledge of what is happening on the outside.

From parents saying they have elementary school children without a cell phone, and they were worried because they had no way of knowing what was happening

Tweet after tweet, parents said they heard from their child but still had no clear answers of what was happening.

As the minutes continued, the Littleton Police Department would tweet that “still no injuries” had been found. While good news, it was still stressful because it wasn’t the “all clear” tweet parents and students were waiting for.

For students, this wasn’t just a drill to go through what to do if this actually happened. While found to be a hoax, for our communities, this was essentially the real thing until police ruled it wasn’t.

Earlier in the week, my own children went through a lockdown drill with their school. Afterwards, my 6-year-old asked some pointed questions on why they did it. I was honest with him. In reality, we just do not live in a world right now where we can lie to our children about the evil that can be linger-

ing outside of our schools, public arenas ands elsewhere.

A threat or call about a shooting is never discounted anymore. All calls, all threats are treated as if they are real.

For those responsible, there is no excuse for the level of cruelty you imposed on teachers, students, parents, law enforcement and your communities.

While thankfully, no one was hurt, in the end, this day shows us that something has to be done to get the increasing numbers of mass shootings under control. We are past the time of bickering about which political party is right and which is wrong.

We are a traumatized society that deserves debate, compromise and true action that leads to healing and safety.

Thelma Grimes is the south metro editor for Colorado Community Media.

The gift of island time and mountain time

Th e circular bar was busy but not too busy. There were two bartenders working the bar. Our view was of the beautiful snow-covered mountains as the restaurant was at the top of a ski resort. As the bartenders chatted us all up, we all took in the amazing view of the slopes, the mountain range backdrop and a gorgeous blue-sky day.

No rush, service was casual without being too slow. As we enjoyed our break we noticed a man had walked in and stood at the bar looking for a beverage himself. His accent gave him away as being from New York and his body language betrayed his not so good mood. As the bartender approached the man and asked what he would like to drink, the man blurted out, “Two bloody Marys.”

As the bartender started making the drinks, the man started assertively tapping his credit card on the counter, shaking his head and clearly losing his patience as the bartender worked on his drinks. I would have to say, the bartender makes an awesome bloody Mary, and he takes the time to make sure

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it’s perfect. As the man’s impatience grew, the bartender picked up on the vibe, and without speeding up, he quickly and brilliantly defused the situation, asking the man one question, “I’ll bet it’s nice for you to be on vacation, away from the hustle and bustle of city life, and to be up here taking in the snow, the sun and this incredible view.”

The man’s demeanor immediately changed. He knew what the bartender had just done, and smiling he said, “Thank you for that, and it’s wonderful to be up here and on mountain time.” I watched as the man took the two drinks back to his table and wife, and as he sat down, taking in a deep breath and gazing out at the magnificence and majesty of his surroundings.

If you have ever spent any time in the islands or in the mountains, you can immediately connect with

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the headline and message of this column. When we can spend time on a beautiful tropical island or in the majesty of the mountains, sometimes things just move a little slower. And that’s a good thing.

It amazes me that some people miss the opportunity to slow down, to ease the pace of the race when they are on vacation. We work so hard to save our money so that we can take a break, get away from the rush and crush of life, and bring ourselves and our family to a tropical paradise or winter wonderland, only to lose our patience, getting upset because the shuttle was five minutes behind, or the line at the coffee shop wasn’t moving as quickly as we would like. And instead of letting go of the stress we left behind, we bring it with us and get worked up over the silliest and slightest delays.

This is not about making the excuse for poor or extremely slow service, as that is never acceptable. This is just a gentle nudge and reminder to stop and see the mountains or the vastness of a blue ocean. Not just look at them,

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but really see them. And maybe as we stop long enough we might just realize that we are actually seeing them for the very first time.

Getting on island time or mountain time, or wherever else we go to relax and take a break, helps us to unwind and let the stressors of life go. If we are lucky enough to live in such an area full time, we understand what island time and mountain time means, and recognize it’s one of the reasons we chose to live there.

Is it time to leave the anxiety, stress, and impatience behind? Can we get ourselves comfortable with a slightly slower pace? I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can embrace island time and mountain time for the gift that they truly are, it really will be a better than good life.

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

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WINNING

Performance and Leadership Academy is now open to external applicants

e City of Brighton is opening its Performance and Leadership Academy to external applicants who work for government or non-pro t organizations. e academy is a ve-week program that teaches participants skills for identifying, analyzing, and solving problems in their day-to-day work and empowers participants to be leaders, to build winning teams and deliver exceptional customer service both internal and external.

Participants in the academy attend four-hour training sessions each ursday for ve weeks. Sessions are held from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Brighton City Hall, 500 S. 4th Ave. e cost to apply for external candidates is $1,800. Upcoming sessions can be found here.

To learn more about the academy and to apply, visit the Performance and Leadership Academy website. For more information, contact budget@brightonco.gov.

Garden In A Box kits for sale March 1 Brighton’s Utilities Department

is partnering with conservation nonpro t Resource Central to o er to Brighton residents the Garden In A Box Program.

Brighton utility customers can receive a $25 discount o of the program’s water-wise garden kits while supplies last. Sales open to the public March 1. Residents can choose from 11 Garden In A Box kits that include anywhere from six to more than 50 starter plants, with selections ranging from vibrant hardy xeric (low-water) perennials to a pollinator-friendly vegetable garden. Gift certi cates are also available for purchase.

ese pre-designed kits are tailored to Colorado soil and the simple plant-by-number maps take the guesswork out of buying and planting. Plus, the garden kits can help you save around 7,300 gallons of water over the garden’s lifetime compared to a traditional lawn. Find the perfect garden for you and your landscape by visiting resourcecentral.org/gardens. Kit pickup will be in the spring - details will be released when they become available.

For more information, visit brightonco.gov/gardeninabox, email gardeninfo@resourcecentral.org or call 303-999-3820 ext. 222.

ONGOING

‘Taking No Chances’

e 17th Judicial District Attorney’s O ce and e Link, a community resource and assessment center in ornton, are o ering free, 10-week programs to families of Adams county teenagers to help develop personal and interpersonal drugresistance skills.

Sessions are from 5:30 to 6;30 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 720-292-2811.

Brighton adds new ChargePoint stations

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

e 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.

e rst hour of charging is free at

each location. e 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 rst 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

e 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

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

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

TO BE YOU.

Scientists are studying the health of the South Platte’s aquatic life

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

There might be plenty of sh in the sea, but in the section of the South Platte River from the Denver Metro Water facility down to Fort Lupton, they’ve all but disappeared.  rough testing, Metro Water Recovery scientists discovered that aquatic life was not present in this part of the South Platte River due to low dissolved oxygen levels.

Metro Water Recovery, in an agreement with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Colorado Health Department will address the issue.

Dissolved oxygen levels mean the river is too low for aquatic life. When they did the study, the scientists found that the South Platte River from the Denver Metro Water facility down to Fort Lupton had no sh habitat.

ey started a six-phase project on the South Platte River from 88th & Colorado Boulevard to Fort Lupton in 2018 to improve aquatic life that was disappearing from low dissolved oxygen.

“Many factors cause dissolved oxygen in a river, such as runo , nutrients and how highly managed the river is and owing slowly in some locations. In addition, algae grow when the river slows down and eats up oxygen at night,” said Senior Quality Manager for Metro Water Jim Dorsch.

“A number of factors were involved and since Metro Water created the river, it made sense for us to take the lead on trying to correct it,” Dorsch said.

Scientists are working daily on the South

Platte River collecting aquatic macroinvertebrates, which are bugs. Many of these types of organisms and microhabitats live in the river, under rocks or in woody debris in the river, Dorsch said, adding that they can also live inside rocks or live in boulders.

“ e objective is to sample the macroinvertebrate that lives at the bottom of the river to assess the invertebrate which is species without a backbone to test their diversity and abundance within the river channel and determine overall aquatic life health,” said Jordan Harman, a senior water quality scientist with Metro Water.

Harman said the macroinvertebrate data is used in Colorado as the primary indicator of aquatic life health in streams and rivers. ey collect samples in the fall, and the macroinvertebrates are picked out with tweezers and placed into collection jars

lled with isopropyl alcohol for preservation.

“We then send these preserved specimen samples to a taxonomic expert and they identify and count the macroinvertebrates and send the identi cation enumeration data back to us. is is simply identi cation of preserved specimens, they are not looking at live specimens,” Harman said.

e scientists could get a general sense of overall water quality based on the type of invertebrates. Certain macroinvertebrates are sensitive to pollution, such as may ies, caddis ies and more. Bugs that are relatively tolerant of pollution include aquatic worms, midge larvae and more, according to Harman and Dorsch.

“When we observe a diverse group of

These are the macroinvertebrates, the tiniest species that tell scientists about the water quality and how many are present in the river. PHOTO BY BELEN WARD

The damselfly Jordan Harman captured to be seen under the microscope. PHOTO BY METRO WATER RECOVERY

Jordan Harman gathers the macroinvertebrates from the South Platte River for testing the water quality

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It’s always been more than wins and losses

With two weeks to go, a sportswriter looks back

BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In most professional circles, it’s appropriate to give two weeks’ notice before departing.

So, here goes. is ride of almost 35 years of covering prep sports, the chance to see other areas of the state — all while chronicling sports adventures of young athletes - sadly has to come to an end.

Come March 16, it’ll be time to follow Snagglepuss’ lead and exit stage ere are so many things to remember — not necessarily game e 200-point Golden High School basketball game in which dad bested en-Fort Lupton High School freshman Saul Guerrero. He was scared to death. He smiled as broadly as his 14-year-old face would allow the next night when he won third place at the state wrestling tournament. e next year, he

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macroinvertebrates, including sensitive species, this indicates good water quality. Dissolved oxygen is just one important aspect of overall water quality,” Harman said.

Harman said these macroinvertebrates tell them what they do and a lot about water quality. If certain kinds of bugs are present, the water quality can sustain these macroinvertebrates, and they’re also an essential part of the food chain for the sh that consume these bugs.

“We amended that agreement and since then we built four di erent drop structure locations along the river to improve habitat and will select a fth spot to construct by fall. en when complete, we will go into phase six and continue ongoing monitoring of aquatic life forever at all these locations,” Dorsch said.

Dorsch said to improve the water quality, stirring it and building miniature waterfalls to put the oxygen back in the river over time, so it starts to get better. In addition, they will place large rocks that will provide protective cover for sh, create pools close to the bank of the fast-moving water—trees will be plants and shrubs for aquatic shade and creates a riparian zone, which is a vegetation area between land and river.

e Metro Water Recovery scientists will stock the river with Colorado native species, primarily minnows, they said.

“ ey are not very big, but we love our native species and want to protect them every chance we can,” Dorsch said. “We also target Johnny Darters and Iowa Darter which are the most sensitive species of minnows in the South Platte River.”

While Metro is working on the Platte River project, Dorsch said shing will still be allowed even when constructing ri es which are fast-moving sections of stream and other habitat improvements farther down the river. e scientist will continue to monitor the water quality daily and how much sediment is released during construction e orts.

“We don’t want that sediment going downstream and impacting

aquatic life. My sta and I are out here every day checking on what’s going on and what’s gone wrong. If there are problems, we will correct it,” Dorsch.

e Metro Water Recovery scientists’ work didn’t go unnoticed in saving the aquatic life on the river — they received the National Environmental Achievement Award from the National Associations of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) for the South Platte River Aquatic Life

asked his coach if it was OK to talk.

e third year, he was all ears -- and more smiles -- and needed no introduction or permissions. Guerrero also won three straight state titles; his son was on the Fort Lupton football team this past fall. (Someone in this paragraph is clearly old).

Mikhail Sands, born without use of one hand, yet still wrestled, played football, rugby, was a state decathlon champ and ran track at Prairie View High School.

Anyone who signed a college letter of intent to continue their athletic endeavors somewhere.

e kids who tried new sports, new ventures in their post-school lives.

To watch them grow as young men and women, to see them gain condence they didn’t know they had and become contributing members of society leads to a lot of smiles.

e same applies to former coworkers, friends who passed through life for a short amount of time, yet stay in touch and are doing good things in their chosen professions.

e athletes who called me “Mr. Smith,” even though the real Mr. Smith (my father) died in 2013. Attempts to take on the name “Old

Habitat Improvements Projects, according to a news release. is fall, the honorees will be recognized at the NACWA’s winter conference in Sonoma, CA.

“We love getting awards, (but) like most biologists — we come in do our job,” Dorsch said.

“It’s nice to get the award,” Harman added. “People aren’t aware of the work we do, so it’s kind of nice to get some recognition and people realize we’re out here in the river.”

Jordan Harman is measuring the white sucker fish.

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After close to 34 years on the paper—as well as the court, the field and the stands—our own Mr. Sportsland, Steve Smith, will retire. While he insists “it’s more about the kids” than it is the game, Smith and his love of prep sports have left an indelible mark on athletic programs across the Denver Metro area, like Prairie View High School where he often spent time chatting with coaches and kids in the gymnasium.

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Eagle Ridge returns to elite 8

Holy Family beats Eagle Ridge Academy, advances in state 4A playo s

Eagle Ridge’s Christian Seifert goes up for a basket during the first half of the Feb. 25 second-round matchup against Riverdale Ridge in the class 4A state basketball tournament. ERA won 66-51.

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SMITH

Steve” didn’t work too often. And that’s OK; it’s a sign of respect, something that says those kids’ parents did a real good job raising them.

e smiles on the faces of kids/ coaches/parents who were so genuinely appreciative of the e orts of the local paper to come and watch.

e players who’d walk halfway across the eld, climb out of the stands or stroll across a basketball court to strike up a conversation with someone they saw just at games and events. ey acted as though we’d been classmates for years.

Another memory? e Frederick High School basketball team that walked over to press row in appreciation of the interest in the then-Warriors as they advanced to the nal four in 2022 .. a rst for the program since 1956.

One of Golden High School’s senior classes took some of their extra money and bought a coaches’ jacket, complete with school colors and some dude’s name on the right breast pocket. at was 28 years ago, and the coat still ts.

Bradley Weinmaster of Riverdale Ridge High School, who wasn’t

BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

BROOMFIELD -- Holy Family beat Eagle Ridge Academy 76-20 in the first round of the state 4A

expecting to be in a playo for a golf championship, then learned he was in, then won the state title on the rst playo hole, then broke down in joy as he recounted his e orts. e pleasure of meeting so many people who did and are doing something on behalf of young men and women.

All shared a little part of their lives, an enriching part of this career. All are friends, including other reporters. (If you think people in the press don’t get to know one another, think again). eir collective knowledge was something they were only too happy to pass along to an old-timer. e numbers and names are too many and too frequent to name and recall. But thank you for your kindness and for sharing your knowledge and experiences.

ose are some of the things that come o the desk, out of the wadded-up lunch wrappers and stained co ee cups and into whatever the new chapter brings.

And you know what? It’s OK to say goodbye.

Really.

My older brother and I reached a point where it’s time to clean out our family home. It’s a process involving a lot of stu - 66 years’ worth, plus things that belonged to our late younger brother — and a lot of time.

girls basketball tournament Feb. 21.

No stats were available for Eagle Ridge. Enyiah Contrerasz led Holy family with 17 points. Fiona Snashall added 11.

Mom’s knitting machines (she had three), Dad’s hand-written tax forms and professional magazines (pictures of the tax forms!) and silverware and emergency evacuation packs that belonged to my late younger brother, Brian, need new homes. (His Wile E. Coyote co ee cup made the trip back to Denver after the holidays.)

As a rule, a nal house cleaning and a Zoom call aren’t compatible. It requires hands-on attention.

Nothing finer

e job for 35 years has been to chronicle events. e kids did the work - they competed, sank the baskets, scored the touchdowns, made the saves, ran circles around their opponents on the track, pinned their wrestling opponents. Credit to all their coaches, friends and families, too, for their collective encouragement. e “job” (it really wasn’t one .. honest) was to watch and tell you what they did, how well they did and what they learned about their sport and themselves. For an ardent sports dude, there has been nothing ner.

ere was so much to see in the nastiest of weather, the warmest of weather, the smelliest of air masses and in the nastiest of public health crises through live streaming. Nothing need be changed. It was a grand and glorious ride through two areas

e loss brought an end to the Warriors’ season. ERa nished with a record of 8-16. e Tigers (21-3) move on to face e Classical Academy (16-8) at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, in the second round.

of Denver that were as di erent as left and right.

Fort Lupton’s Scotty Sanders, a former wrestler and football player with eyes on major-league baseball, said how sorry he was that the end of the professional line was near for someone who really enjoyed what he was doing. What came to mind was a thought from the late Vin Scully upon his retirement as the announcer for the Los Angeles Dodgers. It was a paraphrase at the time, but the quote reads, “Don’t be sad that it’s over. Smile because it happened.”

at concept is worth a lot of repeats these days and in the future — even with what a 64-year-old, soonto-be-saggier and wrinklier face will allow — because it happened.

Mom and Dad always said to nd that perfect job so you never think you work a day in your life. And you know what? ey were right. As usual. ese last 30-some years have been pretty close to perfect.

We had a lot of fun together for a long time and became friends along the way. For that - and so many other memories and kindnesses -- thank you deeply from the bottom of my heart. It’s been a joy to participate in and learn something from a profession I truly love.

And that’s -30-.

Holy Family’s Essynce Contreraz lets fly with a jump shot during the first half of her team’s class 4A playo game against The Classical Academy in Broomfield Feb. 24.

Eagle Ridge Academy’s Megan Derby spots up against Colorado Academy’s Winnie Fenton during a Feb. 13 game in Littleton. PHOTOS BY STEVE SMITH

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ORDINANCE NO. INTRODUCED BY: Padilla

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, GRANTING A PERPETUAL EASEMENT TO ALLO BRIGHTON, LLC LOCATED WITHIN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 67 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID EASEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY

WHEREAS, the City owns real property generally located within the Northeast Quarter of Section 13, Township 1 South, Range 67 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, County of Adams, State of Colorado, known by street address as 14950 Brighton Road, Brighton, CO 80601, and identified by Adams County Assessor Parcel No. 0157113000005 (the “Property”); and

WHEREAS, ALLO Brighton, LLC (“ALLO”) has requested a perpetual easement over a portion of the Property for the installation and maintenance of conduit, fiber optic lines, and related facilities (the “Easement”); and

WHEREAS, Article 17.3 of the City of Brighton Home Rule Charter provides that: “Council may not mortgage or encumber . . . real or personal property except by ordinance or a majority vote of the electors at the option of the Council;” and

WHEREAS, City staff has negotiated and presents to the City Council for approval the Grant of Easement, attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Grant of Easement”); and

WHEREAS, the Grant of Easement more particularly describes the proposed location of the Easement; and

WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that the terms of said Grant of Easement are reasonable, and that it is in the best interests of the City to grant the Easement.

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

Section 1. The Easement is hereby approved.

Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the Grant of Easement on behalf of the City in substantially the form presented at this meeting, with such technical additions, deletions, and variations as the City Attorney may deem necessary or appropriate and not inconsistent with this Ordinance, and to undertake such actions as may be necessary to finalize and enforce said Grant of Easement on behalf of the City.

Section 3. As provided in City Charter Section 5.9(A), this Ordinance, either as presented or as amended, shall be published in full as it was adopted after the initial reading. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five days after its final publication, as provided in City Charter Section 5.8, except as set forth herein.

INTRODUCED, PASSED ON FIRST READING

AND ORDERED PUBLISHED THIS 21st DAY OF February 2023.

CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO

/s/ GREGORY MILLS, Mayor

ATTEST: /s/ NATALIE HOEL, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ YASMINA GIBBONS, Deputy City Attorney

Legal Notice No. BSB2195

First Publication: March 2, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

BRIGHTON HOUSING AUTHORITY

2023 MOVING TO WORK SUPPLEMENT

NOTICE OF COMMENT PERIOD & PUBLIC HEARING

APRIL 6, 2023, 3:00 P.M.

The Brighton Housing Authority (BHA) is preparing its annual submission of the Moving to Work (MTW) Supplement and is seeking public comment and feedback. The draft plan will be available for review on BHA’s website at www. brightonhousing.org with a 45-day comment period beginning on February 20, 2023 and ending on April 7, 2023. A copy of the draft plan will also be available for public inspection at BHA offices at 22 S. 4th Avenue, Suite 202, Brighton, CO 80601. Comments regarding the supplement may be emailed to info@brightonhousing.org or mailed to 22 S. 4th Avenue, Suite 202, Brighton, CO 80601

Attn: Andrew Dall, Deputy Director.

The public hearing will take place at BHA offices located at 22 S. 4th Avenue, Brighton, CO 80601, at 3:00 P.M. Immediately following the public hearing for the Moving to Work activities, there will be a public hearing to review the 2023 MTW Supplement.

If you are a person with disabilities and are in

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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.

Legal Notice No. BSB2174

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 30, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

ORDINANCE NO.

INTRODUCED BY: Padilla

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AMENDING SECTION 13-4-180 OF THE BRIGHTON MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO WATER USE, PROHIBITIONS, AND CONSERVATION

MEASURES

WHEREAS, water resources are limited and water conservation is necessary to continue assuring that all residents can have sufficient water during peak summer demand; and

WHEREAS, the City Council believes it is necessary for the health, welfare, and safety of the residents of Brighton to limit the use of water during certain times to prevent the waste of water and reduce peak demand to conserve this vital resource; and

WHEREAS, in 2022, City Council passed Resolution #2022-65 authorizing the restriction of water use for irrigation and outdoor water use during the summer of 2022 and finds that it is necessary to make these restrictions permanent by adding them to the municipal code and amending Section 13-4-180; and

WHEREAS, City Council believes residents should be fined differently from larger commercial taps that waste more water when irrigating during the hottest daytime hours and finds it is a health and welfare issue to conserve water to assure there is sufficient treated water during the highest use months for all residents; and

WHEREAS, City Council supports amending Section 13-4-180 to protect the City’s water resources and finds that this is necessary for the health and welfare of the residents of the City of Brighton.

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

Section 1. Section 13-4-180 is hereby repealed and replaced in its entirety as follows:

Sec. 13-4-180. Water use restrictions, prohibitions, and conservation measures; violations and penalties.

(a) Definitions.

Irrigation means to irrigate, sprinkle, apply or otherwise deliver water from the City’s water utility system to any lawn or other area of land with the City, whether or not such area is covered by vegetation. Watering by means of watering can or a hose held by a person shall be expressly exempt from the restrictions, prohibitions, and conservation measures in this Section.

Sod Installation means the installation or replacement of sod 200 square-feet or greater.

Waste of water means the intentional or unintentional use of water from the City’s water utility system for a nonbeneficial use, including, by way of illustration but not limitation, irrigation or outdoor water use resulting in pooling, excessive saturation, runoff or the flowing of water into drainage or storm drainage facilities; failure to repair any hose or irrigation system that is leaking; or the application of water intended for irrigation purposes to an impervious surface such as a driveway, sidewalk or street.

Written notification shall mean a notification through U.S. Mail or electronic mail and shall inform the property owner or other responsible party of the specific violation of the restrictions, prohibitions, and water conservation measures in this Section.

(b) The following restrictions, prohibitions, and conservation measures shall be enforced from May 1st to September 30th each year.

1) Irrigation shall be allowed a maximum of three days per week and regulated based on the street address of the property.

a) Even street address- irrigation allowed Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday only.

b) Odd street address- irrigation allowed Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday only.

c) If a property has not been issued a specific address, such as landscape tracts within a subdivision, irrigation shall be allowed Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday only.

2) Irrigation is prohibited between the hours of 10 AM and 6 PM.

3) Sod installation is prohibited between May 1st to September 30th.

4)Waste of water shall be prohibited.

(c) Violations and penalties. A written notice shall be sent to the address observed in violation. Documented photographic evidence of any violation of Section 13-4-180(b) shall constitute prima facie evidence that a violation has occurred and shall subject the owner or person occupying the premises to the following penalties.

1) First offense: Written notification of noncompliance with this Section.

2) Second offense: Written notification of noncompliance with this Section.

3) Third offense: Written notification of noncompliance with this Section and a fine of $125 dollars for a tap size between ¾ and one inch (3/4 – 1 inch), or a fine of $500 for a tap size greater than one inch up to four inches (1+ - 4 inch), or a fine of $1,500 for a tap size greater than four inches (4+ inch). The fine shall be added to the water utility account associated with the property where the offense occurred.

4) Fourth offense: A Municipal Summons shall be issued with a requirement for a mandatory court appearance for noncompliance with this Section and any person convicted may be subject to any penalty as set forth in Section 1-24-10.

(d) Miscellaneous provisions; applicability; education and outreach. The provisions of this Section shall apply to all real property within the City, whether publicly or privately owned, and all land outside the City that is served by the City’s water utility system; provided, however, that the provisions of this Section shall not apply to the periodic and necessary testing of fire hydrants or fire sprinkler systems. In order to further implement the provisions of this Section, the City Council may adopt or establish, from time to time, other reasonable and necessary procedures, guidelines, programs and/or other provisions regarding the conservation of water resources within the City. In doing so, the City Council may provide for the implementation of community outreach efforts and/ or educational programs respecting the same.

Section 2. As provided in City Charter Section 5.9(A), this Ordinance, either as presented or as amended, shall be published in full as it was adopted prior to taking final action. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five days after its final publication, as provided in City Charter Section 5.8, except as set forth herein.

INTRODUCED, PASSED ON FIRST READING, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED THIS 21st DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2023.

CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO

/s/ GREGORY MILLS, Mayor

ATTEST:

/s/ NATALIE HOEL, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

/s/ ALICIA CALDERÓN, City Attorney

Legal Notice No. BSB2194

First Publication: March 2, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Bids and Settlements

Public Notice

NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT

NOTICE is hereby given that United Water & Sanitation District, Elbert County, Colorado (the “District”), will make final payment at 7460 County Road 1, Longmont, CO 80504, on or after Monday, March 13, 2023, at the hour of 8:00 a.m. to Fischer Construction, Inc. of Longmont, Colorado (“Contractor”) for all work performed for the District by Contractor in construction of or work on the United North Cell Pump Station near the City of Brighton, Adams County, Colorado (the “Project”).

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 for the Project, or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work for the Project, and whose claim therefor has not been paid by the Contractor or its subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done on the Project, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim, to United Water & Sanitation District, 8301 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 100, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 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 District, its directors, officers, agents, and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNITED WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT

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

General Counsel

Plaintiff(s)/Petitioner(s): FRED MIDCAP AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES THOMAS MIDCAP, JR., AKA J. THOMAS MIDCAP, JR., AKA TOM MIDCAP, AKA JAMES THOMAS MIDCAP, AKA J. THOMAS MIDCAP, DECEASED v. Defendant(s)/Respondent(s): ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES WHO MAY CLAIM ANY INTEREST OF THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS ACTION

Case Number: 2023CV30129

Attorney or Party Without Attorney (Name and Address): McClary, P.C. Andrew F. McClary, Atty. Reg.#: 13363 507 Warner St., PO Box 597, Fort Morgan, CO 80701 Phone Number: (970) 867-5621; Fax Number: (970) 867-3703

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S):

You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint [petition] filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35* days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint [petition] may be obtained from the clerk of the court.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint [petition] in writing within 35* days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint [petition] without further notice.

This is an action: Complaint for Declaratory Judgement in Quiet Title and to Terminate Trust

Dated: January 30, 2023

/s/ Andrew F. McClary Attorney for Plaintiff(s)/Petitioner(s)

Legal Notice No. BSB2150

First Publication: February 9, 2023

Last PublicatioMarch 9, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

COUNTY COURT, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO

Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601 Phone Number: 303-659-1161x143

Plaintiff: PLATTE RIVER RANCH SOUTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT v.

Defendant(s): TODD A GARRISON

Case Number: 2022C037256

Div.: 1 Ctrm.:

Attorney: Jeffrey B. Smith, Esq.

Firm Name: Altitude Community Law P.C.

Address: 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011 Phone Number: 303.432.9999 email: jsmith@altitude.law

Atty. Reg. #:40490

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

TO: TODD A GARRISON

You are hereby summoned and required to file with the Clerk of the Court an answer or other response to the complaint filed against you in this case. You are required to file your answer or other response on or before:

March 23, 2023 at 8:00 A.M., in the Adams County Court, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601.

The nature of this action is a proceeding in rem.

The relief sought by the Plaintiff(s) is an Injunction which will affect the following property:

1218 Bluejay Ave., Brighton, CO 80601-7394, also known as SUB:PLATTE RIVER RANCH FILING NO 3 BLK:5 LOT:1, Adams County, State of Colorado. (the “Property”).

If you fail to file your answer or other response on or before the date and time shown above, the relief sought may be granted by default by the Court without further notice.

Dated at , Colorado, this day of , 2023.

CLERK OF THE COURT

By: Deputy Clerk

This summons is issued pursuant to Rule 304(e), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure. This form should not be used where personal service is desired.

WARNING: ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUND-

ANTHONY J HEPP Case No.: 2022C037257

Div: 1 Attorney: Jeffrey B. Smith, Esq.

Firm Name: Altitude Community Law P.C. Address: 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011 Phone Number: 303.432.9999 email: jsmith@altitude.law

Atty. Reg. #:40490

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

TO: ANTHONY J HEPP

You are hereby summoned and required to file with the Clerk of the Court an answer or other response to the complaint filed against you in this case. You are required to file your answer or other response on or before:

March 23, 2023 at 8:00 A.M., in the Adams County Court, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601.

The nature of this action is a proceeding in rem. The relief sought by the Plaintiff(s) is an Injunction which will affect the following property:

1420 Swan Ave., Brighton, CO 80601-4344, also known as SUB:PLATTE RIVER RANCH FILING NO 5 BLK:14 LOT:23, Adams County, State of Colorado. (the “Property”).

If you fail to file your answer or other response on or before the date and time shown above, the relief sought may be granted by default by the Court without further notice.

Dated at , Colorado, this day of , 2023.

CLERK OF THE COURT

By: Deputy Clerk

This summons is issued pursuant to Rule 304(e), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure. This form should not be used where personal service is desired.

WARNING: ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. IN SOME CASES, A REQUEST FOR A JURY TRIAL MAY BE DENIED PURSUANT TO LAW EVEN THOUGH A JURY FEE HAS BEEN PAID.

Legal Notice No. BSB2125

First Publication: February 2, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Misc. Private Legals

Public Notice

United States District Court: District of Colorado. Case #1:22-cv-01790-PAB-MEH.

NOTICE OF SERVICE TO: BERNARD ESMEL ARRITOLA ALONSO.

A civil lawsuit has been filed against you alleging that you violated state and federal law and owe Plaintiff Yoel Lodos the following: unpaid and underpaid wages under the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Colorado Wage Claim Act; liquidated damages in the amount of the unpaid FLSA wages pursuant to 29 U.S.C. §216(b); statutory damages as provided for under the CWCA; damages for the retaliatory acts taken against Plaintiff in an amount to be determined at trial; interest; the costs of the action together with reasonable attorneys’ fees; and such other and further relief as the court deems necessary and proper.

NOTICE IS HEREBY SERVED UPON YOU. You must file your answer or motion with the court in response to the Complaint by March 30, 2023. If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

Legal Notice No. BSB2173

First Publication: February 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 9, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

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be forever barred. TRACI LYNNE SCOTT

ZACHARY T. REAMS, ESQ.

Busby

Lynn Busby, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30126

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

Ashley A. Geary Attorney for Personal Representative JORGENSON, BROWNELL, & PEPIN, P.C 900 S. Main Street, Suite 100 Longmont, CO 80501 Notice

Legal Notice No. BSB2185

First Publication: February 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 9, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Brenda Lee Vetter, aka Brenda L. Vetter, aka Brenda Vetter, Deceased

Case Number: 2023 PR 30080

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 July 5, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Stacy K. Sondburg

Personal Representative

49720 Antelope Drive East Bennett, CO 80102

Charles J. Connell

Attorney for PR 1035 37th Avenue Court Greeley, CO 80634

Legal Notice No. BSB2175

First Publication: February 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 9, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of JIMMY MINH DO, Deceased

Case Number: 2023 PR 30081

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 July 20, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Warren Minh Do

Personal Representative 5012 West 69th

And of Interests in Real

Property of David W. Beisel, Sr. a/k/a David W. Beisel, a/k/a David William Beisel, and Martha Beisel, a/k/a Martha B. Beisel a/ka/ Martha Bertha Beisel, Decedents

Case Number: 2023PR030086 Div.: T Ctrm:

Attorney for Petitioner Law Offices of Maria Petrocco Maria Massaro Petrocco, Esq. 8690 Wolff Ct. #200 Westminster, CO 80031

Phone Number: (720) 216-5175

• You must answer the Petition within 35 days after the last Publication of this Notice.

• Within the time required for answering the Petition, all objections to the Petition must be in writing and filed with the Court.

•If no objection is filed, the Court may take action on the Petition without further notice or hearing.

Legal Notice No. BSB2166

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of DENNIS WILLIAM STUDER, A/K/A DENNIS W. STUDER, A/K/A DENNIS STUDER, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30982

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

Tina Virgo Personal Representative c/o Alison E. Zinn, Esq. Lathrop GPM LLP 675 15th Street, Suite 2650 Denver, Colorado 80202

Legal Notice No. BSB2171

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Jennifer Nicole Pipping, aka Jennifer Pipping, aka Jenny Pipping, aka Jennie Pipping, aka Jenni Pipping, aka Jen Pipping, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30115

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

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

Legal Notice No. BSB2182 First Publication: February 23, 2023 Last Publication: March 9, 2023

Brighton Standard Blade

NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of ISOLDE GILLILAND, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 19

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 June 21, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Heather Marie Quaintance

Representative

West 119th Avenue

CO 80234

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the

Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before July 3, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

William D. Linn, Jr. Personal Representative 1060 Phillips Drive Northglenn, CO 80233

Legal Notice No. BSB2193

First Publication: March 2, 2023

Last Publication: March 16, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Donna Hughes, a/k/a Donna L. Hughes, a/k/a Donna Lee Hughes, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30092

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

Casey L. Williams, #39117

Attorney for Kristine E. Ocker

Personal Representative 203 Telluride Street, #400 Brighton, CO 80601

Legal Notice No. BSB2163

First Publication: February 16, 2023 Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Ronald R. Devereaux, also known as, Ronald Richard Devereaux, Ronald Devereaux, Ron Richard Devereaux, Ron R. Devereaux, and Ron Devereaux, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30123

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

Jared R. Devereaux

Personal Representative 4012 E. G Street Tacoma, Washington 98404

Legal Notice No. BSB2192

First Publication: March 2, 2023

Last Publication: March 16, 2023

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Children Services

Conor Hagerty

Atty. Reg. #: 42629

ORDER OF ADVISEMENT

NOTICE TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPON-

DENTS: Kit Trujillo and Benjamin Mecillas Jr.

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 D of the District Court in and for the County of Adams, Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, Colorado, on the 14th day of , April 2023, at the hour of 8:50 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 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 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 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 grandparent, aunt, uncle, brother or sister of the child must file a request for guardianship and legal custody of the child within twenty days of the filing of the motion to terminate parent/child legal relationship.

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

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

BY THE COURT: District Court Judge/Magistrate

Legal Notice No. BSB2196

First Publication: March 2, 2023 Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Brighton Standard Blade

Child(ren): Ezekiel Rae Benjamin Mecillas

Respondents: Kit Trujillo, Benjamin Mecillas Jr.