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For Fort Lupton sophomore business is in the can

Deciding property tax reform’s fate Task force looking for property tax solution won’t include people behind 2024 ballot measures

Young entrepreneur making a name around town, and among family

BY JESSE PAUL THE COLORADO SUN

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The task force charged with finding a long-term solution to Coloradans’ rising property tax bills after the failure of Proposition HH in the November election won’t include a key set of power players: people who are pursuing or already have measures on the 2024 ballot that would change the state’s property tax code. The legislation forming the task force, passed by the Democratic majority at the Colorado Capitol during the special legislative session that wrapped up just before Thanksgiving, bars anyone who is a “designated representative” of a 2024 property tax ballot measure or who is a member of an issue committee that supports or opposes such an initiative from being one of the 19 appointees to the panel. That includes activists and business leaders like Michael Fields, who runs Advance Colorado,

For any entrepreneur, the key is finding a good niche. That’s what happened to Fort Lupton sophomore Logan Campbell this summer. “I drink a lot of soda and have never been a big fan of wasting stuff,” Campbell said. The 16-year-old turned that desire into a going concern, picking empty cans at businesses and selling them to a recycling plant. “They have this little place in Brighton on the side of the road that you can turn in aluminum cans in exchange for money,” Campbell said. With his family’s help, Logan’s Can Company is becoming a regular sight around Fort Lupton. Bruce Davis, the boy’s grandpa, SEE BUSINESS, P11

Fort Lupton’s Logan Campbell takes a break from collecting cans.

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Card skimmers target Brighton grocers BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Card skimmer thefts have gotten brazen in the last few weeks, hitting two Brighton King Soopers. Multiple calls to the Brighton Police reported finding a skimmer placed over a standard register and another fitting over a card terminal at the selfcheckout. The Brighton King Soopers stores at 500 E. Bromley Lane and at 100 North

50th Avenue, according to a Brighton Police in a Nov. 21 news release. The illegal card reader devices were attached to the official point of sale credit card terminal, so when the card is inserted, it provides the financial data to the thief when you make a transaction payment. Skimmers are challenging to detect because they have false keypads or card slot attachments. They can appear bigger than normal, so customers should be cautious if they look

bulky or suspicious, according to Brighton Police Department Representative Kylynn McTague. “We have told the community that it is important to frequently review financial statements and transactions to spot unauthorized charges. It is also helpful to inspect card readers before use and feel if they are intact,” McTague said. “If any part of the card reader or keypad is loose or out of alignment, or if something doesn’t seem right,

report it to store staff immediately. If your account has been compromised, contact your card issuer.” In-store cameras managed to capture photographs of two people suspected in placing the devices. The Brighton police are investigating the devices and need your help identifying these suspects. Call the tip line at 303-655-7740. For more information about shopping and scams, visit the Federal Trade Commission’s website.

Brighton volunteer receives a presidential honor BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Brighton resident Kathleen Pierz received her fourth 2022 Presidential Volunteer Service Award for her years working with the nonprofit ShelterBox to help those impacted by war or natural disasters. “It is nice to be recognized, but no one volunteers for the accolades - we do it to make a real difference in the lives of our fellow humans,” Pierz said. Pierz served 250 volunteer hours in 2022 with ShelterBox. In addition to volunteering, she works as a court-appointed advocate (CASA) for kids in foster care. She is also an active Rotarian, a volunteer at Barr Lake with the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, and teaches Junior

Achievement classes. ShelterBox is a global disaster relief organization that provides emergency shelter and household supplies for displaced people in Pierz Ukraine, Morocco, Syria, Libya, and many other countries. “Because of the sacrifice and dedication of our supporters like Kathleen Pierz, ShelterBox provided lifesaving shelter and supplies to families made homeless by disaster, climate change and violence,” said Kerri Murray, President of ShelterBox USA.

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“This award puts her on a pedestal for great humanitarian deeds. Their work is so important as global conflicts and so many disasters, including climate-change driven storms, push people out of their homes.” The Presidential Volunteer Service Award was founded in 2003 by the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation at the White House. It recognizes volunteers across the nation while inspiring others to volunteer. According to officials, the Volunteer Service Award allows certified organizations to award dedicated volunteers who go above and beyond volunteers. The AmeriCorps Partnership Points of Light program manages the program. According to officials, Shelter-

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Box, founded in 2000, has helped more than 2.5 million people and was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2018 and 2019. In 2022, Pierz, volunteering with ShelterBox, provided supplies to 429,000 people in 11 countries, including those without homes impacted by the Ukraine war and the African drought. “ShelterBox serves the most vulnerable communities on Earth, those who have lost everything, and have nowhere to go. My passion for this work has never wavered, every year, I think I am more committed to the mission of ensuring that families have shelter when disaster strikes,” Pierz said. ShelterBox provides a large plastic bin with a family-sized tent with tools to repair or rebuild their home. The kit also includes a cooking set, solar lights, blankets, water filtration, and mosquito nets so families can have shelter and the community can work together to rebuild their lives. According to officials, ShelterBox USA is a 4-star rated charity by Charity Navigator and has Platinum status from GuideStar. ShelterBox is an official Project Partner of Rotary International. To volunteer, fundraise, or make a tax-deductible donation, visit www. shelterboxusa.org or call 805 6082400. Legacy giving and corporate giving options are available as well.

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Weld Republican makes pitch to replace Caraveo Scott James thinks he can cross political aisles to escape quagmire BY MONTE WHALEY SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Scott James said Wednesday his vast experience in local government will help him break through the glitzy quagmire that has swallowed federal lawmakers in Washington D.C. “People are tired of the show, they want somebody who can get things done,” said James, currently a Weld County Commissioner. James is running for the Republi-

can nomination to take on incumbent Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo. A Democrat, Caraveo won the newly minted 8th Congressional District seat in 2022 by a narrow margin. The race for the Eighth is attracting national attention, as it could decide the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives. James said the district - which includes parts of Weld, Adams and Larimer counties - is also evenly divided between Republicans and Democrats. That plays to his strengths, James said, which includes crossing the political aisle to work with Democrats and independents. “You have to do that in local government, and I’ve done that most of

my career,” he said. “You have to get things done.” The sagging economy demands the biggest fix, James said. “People can’t afford housing anymore, they can’t afford food, people are losing hope,” he said. James’s opponents for the GOP nomination have zero to almost no experience in local government, James said. “My experience in local government goes back 25 years,” he said. “I can work with people to accomplish what needs to be done.” Running against James for the Republican nomination is Joe Andujo, an Air Force veteran and a health insurance consultant and Gabe Evans, U.S Army veteran and former police officer. Evans was elected to

the Colorado House in November 2022 to represent District 48. Prior to being county commissioner, James served on the Johnstown City Council and a term as mayor. He was also the former chair of the Weld County GOP and a radio host. James on Wednesday was flanked by 20 Colorado county commissioners who endorsed his bid to unseat Caraveo. Fremont County Commissioner Debbie Bell said she is backing James because of his grounded approach to government. “He will bring back common sense to the government, something we have been lacking,” Bell said. “He understands that smaller government is better government.”

Seedorf appointed Chief Judge BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Hon. Kyle Seedorf was appointed Chief Judge of the 17th Judicial District for Adams and Broomfield Counties, according to a news release on Nov. 27. Colorado Supreme Chief Justice Brian D. Boatright appointed Judge Seedorf, who will take Hon. Donald S. Quick’s District Court bench on Jan. 23. Quick is retiring. According to officials, Seedorf will serve as the district’s administrative head. He appoints the court executive, chief pro-

bation officer, and court clerk. In addition, he will assist with personnel, financial, and casemanagement duties and oversee the court business to manage it productively and successfully. Quick was appointed to the District Court bench in December 2014 and appointed as Chief Judge in December 2020, according to officials. “Chief Judge Quick will be greatly missed as the administrative head of the 17th Judicial District and a respected leader within the Judicial Department,” Chief Justice Boatright said. “Over more than 30 years

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Working on the bottleneck BY SCOTT TAYLOR STAYLOR@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

With basic designs for widening the 104th Avenue bottleneck between Colorado Boulevard in Thornton and Highway 85 complete, work now begins to find money for complete designs and begin actual construction on the project. “We don’t have funding to design the whole extent, but what we have can help us get more grants,” said Thornton Engineering Manager Dan Schlitz. “If we want to get more federal grants to complete the project, this is where we want to be.” The road is mostly two lanes be-

tween Colorado Boulevard in Thornton and the intersection with Highway 85 in Commerce City. Plans call for widening the road to five lanes — two lanes in either direction with a center turn lane or median. Engineers have drawn basic maps of the entire project and they presented those at an open house meeting Nov. 29 at Thornton’s Carpenter Park Recreation Center. Technically, the current designs are considered to be 30% level designs. They show the basic layout of the road expansion, complete with new intersections, bike lanes and sidewalks, but lack the minute details such as rights of way, utilities, road grades and more.

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“There’s a lot of detail that you get at the 30% level,” Thornton Engineer Pete Brezall said. “It gives you a good idea of the work and what the road will look like, your elevations and grades. But at the 100% level, you get to all the issues with the project.” Work to get the 30% designs for the entire project cost $2 million, with $1.6 million in federal funds granted by the Denver Regional Council of Governments. Local governments split the rest, with Thornton paying $200,000 for the work and Adams County and Commerce City paying $100,000 each. If full funding comes through, the project could get underway next year or in 2025. “We have a lot of competition —the entire country,” Schlitz said. “There’s a lot of competition for that money because there are a lot of road that need fixing.”

ect that will increase to 25,000 and 32,000 vehicles per day over the next ten years. Most of the road is already five lanes in both directions, including all portions west of Colorado Boulevard and east of Highway 85. The road narrows to two lanes, one in either direction, for 3.1 miles between Colorado and U.S. 85, creating a bottleneck and traffic slog. Brezall, the project manager for the 104th Avenue widening work, said Thornton has full funding to go beyond the 30% level and complete the designs for about two-thirds of the total project, from Colorado Boulevard east about two miles to the South Platte River and the Thornton city limits. “We don’t know how much the funding will actually be for the 100% designs until we get the word from (the Colorado Department of Transportation),” Brezall said. From the South Platte River east, the road continues through incorporated Adams County and then to Commerce City. “We’ve already done the widening up on the other side,” Commerce City Capital Improvement Projects Manager Michael McGoldrick said. “The road, 104th Avenue is four lanes east from U.S. 85 and has been for 15 years.”

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Award-winning comedian Charlie Berens coming to Aims BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Comedian Charlie Berens said he worked in local news before going into comedy. One common theme he found in his new career is how many people commented on his Wisconsin accent. “This was a bit of an issue in news where the accent is supposed to be neutral for voice and on-camera reporters,” Berens said. Berens, a best-selling author, Emmy-winning journalist, musician, and creator of the Manitowoc Minute, is bringing his “Good Old Fashioned Tour” to Aims Community College in February. Berens is scheduled to perform Feb. 17 at the college Welcome Center Miller Auditorium. Berens moved to Los Angeles where

he specialized in doing red-carpet reporting. He wasn’t a fan, however, so he decided to try stand-up comedy at night. That was when he found a good use for his accent. “Instead of taking everyone’s advice on my accent and trying to fix it, I decided to double down on the Wisconsin accent and sensibility,” Berens said. “That was the basis of my video series, the Manitowoc Minute, and that online news show allowed me to start selling tickets.” Open mic, nightly Berens said that growing up with a family of 12 kids, he had a natural sense of humor. “Every night at the dinner table, it was an open mic, and the audience wasn’t always kind. My siblings and I would roast each other daily, which helped form my sense of humor,” Berens said.

Berens is a Wisconsin native and started his career with MTV News Choses or Lose. Then, they moved on to YouTube when they launched a news channel working in front and behind the camera. Berens has quite a resume, working on Comedy Central, Fox, CBS, Funny or Die, TBS, Variety, and MTV News. He also has a following with many social platforms, creating content with over 7.5 million followers. 2012 Berens hosted a Night Cap Comedy News show with Tribune Media. In 2013, he won an Emmy for “The Cost of Water” while reporting for KDAF channel 33, a television station in Dallas and a metroplex outlet for the CW network. Then, moved on, Berens started hosting the Manitowoc Minute comedy news show in 2017. Since then,

he has developed Midwest-focused comedy videos on social media platforms. He’s performed a comedy tour traveling the county with three soldout shows. His talents don’t stop there. Berens partnered with Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Adam Greul, dropping Unthawed, a music comedy album. Musically, the album’s genre is bluegrass and country paired with Berens comedy. The combination was a hit, climbing to number one on the Billboard Bluegrass chart and number six on the Bluegrass Comedy chart. Beren wrote his first book, “The Midwest Survival Guide,” released in November of 2021 and published by William Morrow, Harper Collins. The book became a hit in the New York Times Best Seller list. SEE COMEDIAN, P16

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Food Bank at Seventh Day Adventist Church

It will be open on Nov. 16 and Dec. 14. Then, starting in January 2024, they will be open on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. The church’s food bank is located at 567 E Bromley Lane, Brighton. Workshops from Workforce & Business Center

The Adams County Workforce & Business Center is hosting multiple workshops throughout November. Topics throughout the month include Elements of Networking, Marketing Yourself Successfully, Workplace Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, and more. Visit the center’s website, https:// adcogov.org/workforce-businesscenter, for a full class schedule, which includes contact information for each workshop. The center has locations in Aurora, in Westminter’sPete Mirelez Human Services Center, 11860 N. Pecos St and at 36 South 18th Ave. in Brighton. Rocky Mountain Human Services wins Adams, Denver counties contract

The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing is redesigning its case management process, naming a Colorado firm to manage responses for Adams and Denver counties. The change began Nov. 1. Colorado non-profit group Rocky Mountain Human Services will provide streamlined case management services to individuals with disabilities or other complex needs requiring long-term, home, and communitybased support. The new contract is part of Colorado’s redesigned case management system intended to make it easier for people needing services to navigate the system and get the care they need. It is designed to ensure that people have one place to go for questions and support and to improve the quality of care they receive. “We are proud and honored to be selected as the Case Management Agency for Denver and Adams Counties,” said RMHS executive director Shari Repinski. “It’s essential to reduce the burden of a complex and siloed system of care by creating a more inclusive and streamlined Long Term Care system in Colorado that recognizes and caters to the diverse needs of individuals, regardless of their disability. RMHS looks forward to making it

easier for people to access care and to know that they have a trusted partner they can count on to treat them with the utmost respect and compassion.” 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/Water-Audit-Program 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. Brighton Police Department now offering online reporting

Brighton Police Department has launched an online reporting system at its newly updated website at www. brightonco.gov/police. The online reporting system allows community members to submit a report directly to the police department from their smartphone or computer. It can be used to report criminal tampering, identity theft, lost property, theft, vandalism, and other matters. All cases filed using the online reporting system will be reviewed by a police sergeant. This tool can only be used when the incident is not an emergency; no one was injured, no known suspects, and no physical evidence. All incidents that do not meet this criteria should be reported by calling our non-emergency line at 303-288-1535. Emergencies should always be reported by calling 911. Internships available with Adams County

Are you interested in learning more about working for local government? Adams County currently has paid internships available. Opportunities include a cook ($16.48/hour) and classroom aide ($15.62/hour) for Head Start, an IT intern ($17/hour) for the Sheriff ’s Office, and a Healthy Farmers Market intern ($17/hour). These opportunities are available through the Workforce & Business Center. Those interested should work with their Business Center case manager or call 720.523.6898 to get established with a case manager.

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The Adams County Health Department’s Emergency Preparedness & Response team celebrates National Preparedness Month each September. This year, the 2023 campaign theme is “Helping Older Adults Prepare for Disaster.” The program will focus on older adults from communities disproportionally impacted by an event that is a man-made emergency or a natural disaster. We know older adults can face more significant risks regarding the extreme weather events and crises we now meet, especially if they live alone, are low-income, have a disability, or live in rural areas. This flyer, available in English and Spanish, is a powerful resource for viewers and readers. Naloxone Training for Employees and Community Members

The Adams County Health Department’s Harm Reduction Team will supply all Automated External Defibrillator (AED) cabinets in government buildings with Naloxone this month. In addition to this resource, the team will offer Overdose Prevention Training for all staff interested in learning how to prevent, identify, and reverse an opioid overdose. Naloxone will be made available to take home after these trainings. If you have any questions about the training or other resources, contact our Harm Reduction team at 303-3633077 or by email: harmreduction@adcogov.org Premier Members Credit Union is hosting a food drive

Premier Members Credit Union will be collecting donations for local food pantries during the entire month of August. Visit your local Premier Members Credit Union branch or their corporate offices in Broomfield to donate. Each department chose a local food pantry to donate to ensure all donations stay local to that community.

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Starting the season

Guests ponder the gift table at Northglenn’s Stonehocker Farm.

A listing of holiday events Dec. 8

Thornton Winterfest: Come celebrate the season with the city’s annual holiday celebration through Dec. 10 at the Carpenter Park Fields, 108th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. The festival opens at 6:30 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m. Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday and runs until 9 p.m. nightly. The festival features Santa’s Village, with ice skating, ice carving, food vendors, a tree decorating contest, a beer garden and visits from Santa Claus himself. The city will also present a synchronized drone show set to holiday music on Friday night and holiday movies each night of the festival. Other Saturday events include a breakfast with Santa at 7:30 a.m., a 10 a.m. Winterfest Fun Run 5k, a holiday marketplace and an 8:30 p.m. fireworks display. Santa and the Slay: From the Makers of Motones & Jerseys, the show follows Santa as he takes a break from his hectic holiday schedule to host a variety show featuring music, comedy and great performances. Music ranges from classic carols to pop hits. The show is at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 8 at Northglenn’s Parsons Theater, 1 East Memorial Parkway. Tickets range from $23 to $30 with discounts for seniors and the military.

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Holiday Toy Drive: The Adams County Sheriff ’s office and Adams County Fire and Rescue are asking for donations of new, unwrapped toys from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Walmart Supercenter, 9901 Grant St. in Thornton. Those who make a donation will get a free cup of coffee, courtesy of Boyers Coffee, and a treat courtesy of Hammond’s Candy. Build a Bird Wreath: Create beautiful works of art for birds and humans alike to enjoy during the holiday season, while learning more about the birds that call Standley Lake home. Meets at 10 a.m. at the Standley Lake Regional Park, 11610 W 100th Ave, Westminster. The cost is $5 per person. Limited to 20 participants, register online at westminsterco.gov. Fort Lupton American Legion Holiday Dinner: The American Legion hosts its Annual Holiday Dinner at noon at the American Legion Post 10, 942 Denver Ave. The dinner is for past and present veterans and their families. To volunteer, for food donations, to package and deliver meals, and any other questions please call the American Legion at 303-857-2468. SEE EVENTS, P8

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Santa on the Plaza: Bring a camera or smartphone from 5-7 p.m. to snap a photograph 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. Brighton Parade of Lights: Colorful and creatively decorated floats will be featured in the 28th annual holiday parade. The parade steps off at 5 p.m. heading south on North Main St. from Denver Street, turns east onto Bridge St. to 10th Ave., and then to Skeel Street behind Brighton High School. Contact Amy Porter at 303-655-2126 for more information.

Santa poses for a photo behind Destinee and Kamiyah Bueno, 1, of Northglenn during the Northglenn Noel celebration in 2021. He’ll be back for this year’s celebration on Nov. 1. FILE PHOTO

“Caroling Caroling Now We Go!” A Kantorei Holiday: Northglenn Arts hosts this celebration of the season with Denver’s premier choral ensemble Kantorei performing favorite carols old and new at 2 p.m. at Northglenn’s Parsons Theater, 1 East Memorial Parkway. Performances include some of John Rutter’s most famous settings including Candlelight and Angels’ Carols. British Jazz/Classical composer Alexander L’Estrange infuses holiday standards with his colorful harmonies and Kantorei sopranos and altos will perform American Composer Daniel Pinkham’s Company at the Creche accompanied by the tenors and basses playing bells Tickets range from $23 to $28 with discounts for seniors and the military. Visit https://northglennarts.org/ for more information or to purchase tickets.

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the conservative political nonprofit behind a measure on the 2024 ballot that would cap annual property tax increases at 4%; Scott Wasserman, president of the Bell Policy Center, the liberal political nonprofit pursuing two ballot initiatives for next year that would counteract Fields’ proposal in part by raising property tax rates on more expensive homes; and Mike Kopp, the CEO of Colorado Concern, a nonprofit representing business leaders that wants to ask voters to roll back property valuations to their early pandemic levels and then limit future value increases. “We didn’t want the commission to turn into a place where commissioners were just trying to advocate for their own ballot measure,” said Sen. Kyle Mullica, a Thornton Democrat and one of the prime sponsors of the task force bill. But the decision to exclude people like Fields, Wasserman and Kopp from the task force, whose members will be bipartisan and represent different interests and different parts of the state, may make it harder to persuade voters in 2024 to adopt a change with longevity. If there are multiple, seemingly competing initiatives on next year’s ballot, they all run the risk of being rejected or, in a policy nightmare, passing in some wacky combination and upending state and local budgets. Part of the reason Proposition HH, which would have offered at least 10 years of property tax relief, was rejected Nov. 7 was because it confused voters, proponents and opponents of the measure agree. The initiative’s failure forced Gov. Jared Polis to call the special session, during which lawmakers passed property tax relief for the 2023 tax year only. If a longer-term fix isn’t adopted, homeowners’ property tax bills will shoot up in 2024 and beyond. The task force will have its hands full when it starts meeting next week. A long-term solution to property taxes has proven elusive since 2020, when voters repealed the Gallagher Amendment, which prevented property tax bills from rising too quickly but caused government budget headaches. That’s because property taxes are so complicated and politically fraught. Property taxes fund schools and local governments, including districts that operate everything from fire departments and water infrastructure to

libraries and parks. Even slight tweaks to the statewide property tax code can have big and disparate funding effects on state and local budgets. The fact that housing prices differ from region to region across Colorado make the problem ever more complex. Wasserman, for one, thinks the provision governing who can be on the task force is “a fair parameter,” because anyone with a preconceived notion of what the property tax code should look like probably isn’t right for such a commission. That being said, he still thinks the task force’s work will be informed by the proposals offered by his group and others. “I have to believe there will be crosspollination,” he said. But Fields said he doesn’t “have a whole lot of faith” in the task force. He thinks members of the panel will come to the work with ready-made ideas and are unlikely to budge from their positions. Schools and local districts, for instance, won’t want to see revenue reductions, while Republicans won’t want to cut into the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights surplus, which funds state taxpayer refunds, to offset the effect of the cuts on local governments. “I think it’s unrealistic that you’re going to have people in there who are going to be swayed by conversation,” he said. The reality is that the proposals offered by Wasserman, Fields and Kopp are meant as much to shape the property tax conversation as they are to be real solutions. Fields has told The Colorado Sun he would pull his measure, Initiative 50, off the 2024 ballot if the legislature comes up with what he thinks is a suitable alternative. He said that would have to include some sort of a cap on annual property tax increases, which may be a nonstarter for Democrats. Kopp, who didn’t respond to text messages seeking comment, has also suggested that Colorado Concern would back down if the legislature comes up with something else the nonprofit feels is adequate. “Our filing today represents the beginning, not the end of the process,“ Kopp said earlier this month in a news release rolling out Colorado Concern’s proposal. “We look forward to working with leaders in the state Capitol and, more importantly, civic and business leaders outside of the legislative arena, to implement a plan that protects the taxpayers of this state.” Initiative 50 is the only property tax ballot measure so far to qualify for the 2024 ballot.

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o as far as you can see; when you get there, you’ll be able to see farther.” - J.P. Morgan We have all probably lived in that moment of asking ourselves what’s WINNING next in life. Whether we are riding WORDS the wave of success and are looking toward a future goal, or just wondering if there is something bigger in store for us, we need to look beyond where we are today to see even further. In speaking with a young and successful salesperson who had already reached 200% of his quota, I asked him about his expecMichael Norton tations for the last two months of the year, and what next year would look like. He shared two things with me. He was certain he would bring in at least one or two more deals this year, and that no matter what the quota assigned to him, he will look further and hold himself accountable to reaching an even higher quota. When life feels mundane, challenges loom large, or dreams seem out of reach, it’s easy to get stuck in a rut of discouragement. We lose sight of the bigger picture. But there is always something greater in store for each of us, if we open our eyes to see it. The universe has grand plans that our limited human perspective cannot yet imagine. There are possibilities, adventures, and joys waiting around the corner that will dwarf current struggles. The next chapter contains wonder that we cannot possibly fathom. Breakthroughs often follow breakdowns. In times of deep uncertainty, when we are tested most severely, we gain strength, wisdom and resilience that equip us for the journey ahead. Hardships transform us. And progress is rarely linear. Sometimes we must move sideways or circle back before we can move forward. But each step leads somewhere. There are gifts hidden in every challenge. The beauty is always there, though some days we notice it more than others. Love finds a way even through the darkest of nights. The sun rises again no matter how fierce the storm. You were created for more than you know. There is something bigger in store for you. Keep walking, even when the way is unclear. Have faith that the universe is on your side. Your next triumph is already in motion. The allure of the open road speaks to our deep human longing for adventure, exploration and new horizons. When we reach milestones or

transitions in life, that yearning for “what’s next?” revs its engines. Though the unknown can feel daunting, embracing that open road mindset unlocks our potential. After achieving a long-sought-after goal, the question naturally arises — now what? We must rekindle our curiosity and set our sights on a new quest. Complacency is the enemy of growth. There are always new skills to build, contributions to make, and parts of ourselves yet unrealized. When a relationship ends, a job loss occurs, or the nest empties, it can feel like we’ve hit a dead end. But these openings are actually on-ramps to different routes. We regain the freedom to reinvent and redirect. Changing course realigns us with our soul’s true north. On the open road of life, there will be detours and breakdowns. Plans sometimes unravel in spectacular fashion. But with resilience and optimism, we leverage obstacles to propel ourselves forward. In the rearview mirror, setbacks become signposts guiding us toward our purpose. At every age and stage, embracing the unknown

with an open road mindset liberates us to evolve. We uncover capacities we didn’t know we possessed. Each new horizon expands our perspective. There is always adventure awaiting around the next bend. The journey holds more than you can imagine. Lean into the mystery. Accelerate into what’s next. The open road of life promises surprise, joy, and the thrill of chasing dreams yet dreamt. How about you? Is there something bigger in store for you? Are you ready to travel on the open road of what’s next in life? As always, I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can look beyond our current state and look further down the road and the opportunities still ahead, 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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helps him with transporting his collection. Kathy Davis, his grandma, got him a can crusher. “The problem was it took forever to crush each can,” she said. “We have truckloads of cans to take down there from contributions, so it takes time to crush all those cans.” It’s one of the many things the 16-year-old Campbell does. He volunteers at the Fort Lupton Recreation Center Senior Center, setting up the tables and placemats on his days off from school. If he’s not there, you’ll find him working in a local garage

— one that belongs to a friend of his Dad. He helps keep the place neat — while collecting his cans. Campbell said he started saving the cans in his garage. They know it’s time to turn his collection in when they have a full truckload. “We do a collection weekly or every two weeks,” Davis said. ‘No stopping him’ It’s remarkable for Campbell, who has been diagnosed as autistic. “He does pretty well,” Andrea Davis, his mom, said. “He has some good ideas and good thoughts and is passionate about how he wants to change things. When he gets ideas, sets his mind to it, and just goes after it. There’s no stopping him.” His grandparents are even more

proud. “He helped my neighbors, friends, and me,” Grandma Kathy Davis said. “He always is the first to help them. I can’t say enough about him. I’m proud of him. He is turning into quite the young man.” One of Campbell’s regular can collection stops is Dales Pharmacy. Owner Huy Duong said he has known Campbell since he was a little kid. The boy is around town a lot and is always busy and always busy. “You get kids that age are causing trouble, but he stays out of trouble,” Duong said. “We have been working together for six months. It’s good to keep kids busy.” Bill Harvey, Logan’s uncle from Ohio said he’s proud to have been a

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Board games are rising in popularity, and local shop owners say the games mean a lot to people BY JANE REUTER JREUTER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

hen game shop owners throughout the metro area talk about the reasons they got into the business, they all use the same word: Community. Games stores are more than just a center for play or a place to buy games. They serve as social hubs, something shop owners say is increasingly hard to find and ever more valued in today’s society. While church attendance continues to plummet, politics becomes ever more divisive, and tech devices are a growing part of our daily lives, the human need for physical connection remains. Sitting across a table from others and playing games, while temporarily setting aside worries that today often range from personal to global, is one way to fill that void.

“It really fosters an alternative for people who are not interested in religion or some other types of traditional community. And ours is a lot more welcoming in ways, too,” said Shannon Mills, who co-owns Littleton’s Mythic Games with her husband Mike Agnew. “We know everybody here, and we’re all here for the same kinds of reasons.” In fact, a recently opened Thornton game shop took its name from that philosophy. “We were kicking around what to call it, and a friend said, ‘Call yourself what you’re trying to do. You’re trying to build a community, to do good,’” said Jessica Willman, co-owner of Thornton’s Do Gooder Games. “Gaming is almost entirely about the community aspect,” said Jeff Kokx, co-owner of Enchanted Grounds, which has stores in both Highlands Ranch and Littleton. “I don’t think any game store owner is actually in it to make a mint. I think we do it because we enjoy it. We like the people that come in. We like community.” Whatever the reason, board gaming is hot. In fact, the Washington Post recently described now as the golden age of board games, and there are no signs of its slowing. The global board games market is expected

The Golden Game Guild’s chalkboard calendar, on display in the shop, is packed with events. Most game shops host regular events, often dedicated to specific PHOTO BY JANE REUTER board games.

to double in the next several years, growing from about $13 billion in 2023 to $26 billion by 2030. Board games promote sportsmanship, family, teamwork and competitiveness, and studies show they increase self-confidence. For kids who today spend hours each day interacting with technology, playing board games gives them time away from the screen, directly interacting with others. “I think the value of in-person communication and collaboration is very

important,” said Gabby Mann, who co-owns the Golden Game Guild with her husband Ryun Valdez. “Hopefully that doesn’t get lost in this wild world we live in now. I’m glad we have opportunities for that here, especially for kids.” “Our society is losing places to meet in person,” Valdez said. “There needs to be places besides just bars, especially for families, where people can go.” SEE BOARD GAMES, P13

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Having a sense of community is also key to a successful game store’s business model. “Building community is building value,” Do Gooder Games’ partner Dan William said. “Once you’ve built the community, then revenue follows.” Mythic Games’ Agnew agrees. With ever-growing competition from other game shops and online shopping, brick-and-mortar stores have to distinguish themselves. “We never want to win customers on having the lowest prices,” he said. “That generates a very cheap and temporary loyalty. They’re not loyal to you; they’re loyal to the price. “There’s no competing with Amazon,” his wife Shannon said. “So we have to provide interest in different ways. We keep our space super clean, fun and open, and are always adding different events. It’s all about bringing people together.” Pandemic and game innovation fuels growth

The game shop formula is a winning one, particularly in recent years — a fact business analysts attribute to increased innovation in board game creation and the rise of game shops. The pandemic likely helped fuel that growth, as many people not only rediscovered board games while in lockdown but emerged from months of isolation craving social interaction and mental stimulation. “In the end, I think COVID(-19) was good for business,” Shannon Mills said. “People were so starved for human interaction. You can only play so many video games before you want to see somebody face-to-face.” Much of the industry’s growth is fueled by Gen Z. About 40% of game

Husband and wife Ryun Valdez and Gabby Mann co-own the Golden Game Guild in downtown Golden, which draws students from the Colorado Schools of Mines, kids PHOTO BY JANE REUTER and families.

board players were born between 1997 and 2012, and forecasts suggest they’ll continue to be the industry’s most significant consumers. But it’s kids who dominate the industry. Players aged 5 to 12 are the global market’s biggest consumers. To meet all that demand, the industry produces more than 3,000 new games each year. And for those who haven’t played in a while, they’ve come a long way from Battleship and Aggravation. On today’s board game menu, there is literally something for everyone. “People will come in and say, ‘I don’t like games,’” said Mann, of Golden Game Guild. And we say, ‘You haven’t played the right game yet.’” Consider games like Wingspan, a card-based game about birds. Using hand-painted cards, players control a piece of land, on which they’re tasked with populating a bird preserve. Many describe playing Wingspan as a soothing, Zen-like experience. It’s clearly struck a chord. Since its 2019 release, Wingspan has sold 1.7 million copies and won numerous awards. Or Pandemic, a game in which plays are disease-fighting specialists battling the spread of several global plagues. Each player has a unique role, and must strategize, racing the clock with their fellow players to con-

quer the diseases. This highly rated, award-winning game is not simple, but players love it for both its complexity and emphasis on teamwork. The tabletop role playing game Dungeons & Dragons, once a niche and secretive pastime played in basements and private rooms, is a feature act at almost any modern game shop. Almost all set aside one night for D&D, which often draws complete strangers together to craft their own fictional characters, worlds, and adventures. Created in the 1970s, the game is today at an all-time popularity peak. Fans also flock to game shops to play “Magic: The Gathering,” the oldest known trading card game. It casts players as wizards who get their powers from a universe of cards that are bought, sold and traded. And among the younger set, Pokémon trading cards remain a strong seller. Boosting the industry, celebrities are onboard with D&D and other games. “The stigma that once surrounded D&D has been removed,” Kokx said. “There are people who are very much in the limelight that play this D&D publicly — Vin Diesel, Jason Momoa, Joe Manganiello, Wil Wheaton … many have created podcasts and YouTube channels to promote the game.

“A lot of that is because our generation grew up with these games in the ‘70s and ‘80s. Now we’re older with disposable income, and introducing our kids to it. And it’s significantly more accepted.” In an effort to accommodate the growing interest in in-person gaming and the vast library of available games, shops are growing. Enchanted Grounds opened a second location. Mythic recently expanded to a whopping 6,300 square feet, giving them more space for games but more pockets within the store in which groups can play specific games together. And while many game shops cater specifically to the gaming community, offering sandwiches, snacks, soda, tea, and even limited alcohol sales, they’ve also broadened their focus to draw more customers. Do Gooder Games and Enchanted Grounds specialize in high-end, local coffee, and Do Gooder Games sells sandwiches, even drawing employees from local businesses for lunch. That’s not just good for the customer base, it’s almost vital for gamers. “Some of these games take 4-6 hours to play,” said Do Gooder’s Jessica Willman. “Sitting down and playing a six-hour game without any food or breaks is hard.” With its emphasis on quality coffee, Enchanted Grounds draws a broad range of customers. A Navy veterans group regularly meets there to talk and drink coffee. Women’s groups gather for mahjong and canasta. Remote workers in neighboring homes and apartments stop by to work for a few hours. All are part of the game shop community. Do Gooder Games includes a room that can be used to record podcasts, space for community meetings and an employee who teaches newcomers to the business how to play games. “Success to me will be defined by who successful the community is a the end of the day,” Dan Willman said. “We are thinking how to work with our community, and also how to help but also disrupt the industry. To break down the barriers and the stereotypes of (game shop customers) being white and male-dominated, you need to cater to new people.” And just maybe, those new customers will find a game they love. “There’s a game for everybody, and it’s almost never Monopoly,” Mythic Games’ Shannon Mills said. “Gaming is like a walk-in closet; it’s way bigger than you thought it would be.”

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It’s expensive to go to concerts in Colorado. Let’s dig into why. BY PARKER YAMASAKI THE COLORADO SUN

The first concert Jonathan Kahn ever attended at Red Rocks Amphitheatre was Loggins & Messina in July 1976. Nearly 50 years later, Kahn is parked in the lower south lot of the iconic outdoor venue, sitting in the doorway of his Sprinter van with a Snarf ’s sandwich, waiting for a storm to blow through before he heads inside to hear Hiatus Kaiyote and Masego. Kahn said he had been to five Red Rocks shows this year, shaking his head slightly — that number used to be a lot higher. Kahn isn’t the only one who has slimmed down his annual concert intake. Overall attendance at cultural institutions across the state is down, according to the Colorado Business Committee for the Arts. In a survey of 285 cultural institutions, attendance between 2019 and 2022 decreased by 15% in metro Denver and 22% in Colorado outside of metro Denver. Some of that dip is due to the fact that some people still don’t — and may never — feel comfortable attending events with large crowds after the pandemic. But more of that dip is attributed to the fact that entertainment is “a want not a need,” said Brian Kitts, Denver Arts and Venues spokesman. People adjust their spending according to what they feel they can afford. And when the cost of living is up in every other aspect of life, the amount that people are willing to spend on tickets to concerts, plays and museums goes down. In 2018, the share of a person’s overall expenditures on arts and entertainment was 6.1% in metro Denver, significantly higher than the national average of 5.1%. In 2022, that percentage was 4.9%, lower than the national average of 5%. In dollars, this equates to roughly $500 per person per year less in spending. Some experts anticipated a postCOVID price jump that artists and promoters would use to offset lost revenue from the pandemic.

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That was true in 2021, when ticket prices increased about 15% at Red Rocks and nearly 45% at the Denver Coliseum. But this year the average price decreased from 2022’s averages, indicating a leveling-off of ticket prices. Still, the increase in the average ticket price over the past five years is significantly higher than year-over-year inflation rates. For instance, the average price of a ticket to a Red Rocks concert has grown 31% since 2018, while inflation for metro Denver is about 24% over that same period. The most dramatic change to ticket prices comes from the introduction of service fees. Prior to the 1980s, when Ticketmaster launched, venues paid the ticketing servicer. But Ticketmaster flipped that model, paying venues in exchange for being hired to handle ticketing and then passed the costs on to customers in the form of service fees. Since these fees are somewhat arbitrary — hashed out in negotiations between the ticketing service, the concert promoter and the venue — service fees as a whole have generated a new rising cost for concert-goers independent of inflation or post-pandemic economics. The opaque charges add to the frustration of spectators upset that outside forces are gouging their entertainment budgets.

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ans, and creators to talk about stories about the Midwest. Guests have included Jeff Foxworthy, Nate Bargatze, and Roy Wood, Jr. The event is on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at 7 p.m., at 4901 West 20th Street. Ticket costs range from $35 to $45 and are purchased at aims. co/charlie-berens. To learn more about Berens, visit charlieberens.com.

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Public Notices call 303-566-4123 Legals City and County Public Notice Foundations Academy (K-8) 340 S 45th Avenue Brighton, CO 80601-4652 Foundations-Academy.org 303-659-9519 UPDATED OPEN ENROLLMENT NOTICE Open enrollment for the 2024-25 academic school year ends on 2/29/2024 at 5 pm. Applications can be obtained by contacting the school. Should the number of applications received during open enrollment exceed available seats, a random-selection drawing will be held via live stream on 3/4/2024 at 2 pm. Applications received after open enrollment will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis for remaining open seats. Waiting lists will be formed accordingly. NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS National Heritage Academies does not discriminate against or limit the admission of any student on any unlawful basis, including on the basis of ethnicity, national origin, color, need for special education services, sex, gender, disability, intellectual ability, measures of achievement or aptitude, athletic ability, race, creed, gender, national origin, religion or ancestry. A school may not require any action by a student or family (such as an admissions test, interview, essay, attendance at an information session, etc.) in order for an applicant to either receive or submit an application for admission to that school. Legal Notice No. BSB2861 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 7, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

City of Brighton Public Notice ORDINANCE NO. INTRODUCED BY: Padilla AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF ARTICLE 2-40 OF THE BRIGHTON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE COMPOSITION OF THE BRIGHTON HOUSING AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the City of Brighton (“City”) found a need for a housing authority to function in the City to remedy unsanitary and unsafe dwellings and to work in the public interest on projects to provide housing opportunities, including but not limited to planning of buildings and improvements, repairing and renovating buildings, and acquiring land for projects; and WHEREAS, the City Council appoints commissioners for the board overseeing the Brighton Housing Authority (“Board”) and one City Council member is currently appointed to the Board; and WHEREAS, pursuant to state statute § 29-4-205, C.R.S., the City Council may change the method of appointment of commissioners after a proper notice and hearing and set a date for the changed method to become effective; and

WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend the Brighton Municipal Code to allow for the appointment of the City Manager and to broaden and clarify the basis for eligibility for the two Board positions filled by non-residents. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 2-40-20, subsections (a), (c), (d), (e), (f), and (g) are hereby amended and enacted as follows:

Section 5.8, except as may be otherwise set forth herein. INTRODUCED, PASSED ON FIRST READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED THIS 21st DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2023. CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO /s/GREGORY MILLS, Mayor ATTEST: /s/NATALIE HOEL, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ALICIA CALDERÓN, City Attorney

(a) The affairs of the Housing Authority shall be under the supervision and control of Commissioners, also known as Board Members, consisting of seven (7) members and two (2) alternates appointed by the Mayor after approval by a majority of the City Council.

Legal Notice No. BSB2854 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 7, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

(c) When possible, not less than one (1) Commissioner shall be an individual who is directly assisted by the Authority and the Authority shall report to the Commission annually on efforts made to invite those directly assisted to apply.

ORDINANCE NO. 2433 INTRODUCED BY: Padilla

(d) Not more than one (1) of such Commissioners may be a City official, defined as an elected City Council member. In the event that a City Council member is appointed as Commissioner, acceptance or retention of such appointment shall not be deemed a forfeiture of office and such term shall run consecutive with the City Council term. Any such appointment by the Mayor shall be for two years, and the persons are eligible for re-appointment as long as they remain an elected City Council member. (e) The City Manager or designee shall be a voting member of the Housing Authority Board. (f) The term of office of each Commissioner shall be for five (5) years, except the City Manager and City official. A Commissioner shall hold office until his or her successor has been appointed and has qualified. Vacancies other than by reason of expiration of terms of office shall be filled for the unexpired term. (g) Commissioners and alternates shall be residents of the City for a period of at least thirty (30) days preceding the date of appointment, and residency in the City shall be a prerequisite to continuing to serve as a Housing Authority Commissioner; provided that qualified residents shall be given priority for appointment, and that no more than two (2) Commissioners and no more than one (1) Alternate need not be a resident of the City if the City Council, after a good faith effort to appoint residents, is unable to find qualified residents for appointment, and the nonresident applicant is employed within the City or has significant ties to the City demonstrated by where the individual works, worships, shops, recreates, or spends the majority of their time, at the time of appointment, and the City Council determines that it is in the best interest of the City and the Authority that a nonresident/qualified persons be so appointed.

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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, APPROVING THE BROMLEY FARMS ZONING MAP AMENDMENT FROM THE BROMLEY FARMS PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT TO THE ZONING DESIGNATIONS R-1A, R-1B, R-3, AND O FOR AN APPROXIMATELY 142.72 ACRES OF PROPERTY, GENERALLY LOCATED TO THE SOUTH OF BROMLEY LANE, EAST OF CHAMBERS ROAD, WEST OF THE BRIGHTON OASIS FAMILY AQUATIC PARK, NORTH OF THE INDIGO TRAILS SUBDIVISION, AND MORE SPECIFICALLY LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF BRIGHTON, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO

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 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

Any interested elector of the Greater Brighton Fire Protection District may file any objections to the proposed Budget at any time prior to final adoption of the 2024 Budget. Dated 11/9/2023 GREATER BRIGHTON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT By /s/ Cheryl Spottke Cheryl Spottke, Secretary Legal Notice No. BSB2838 First Publication: November 30, 2023 Last Publication: December 7, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Summons and Sheriff Sale Public Notice

PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED BY TITLE ONLY THIS 21st DAY OF NOVEMBER 2023.

DISTRICT COURT, Adams COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO

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

CIVIL ACTION NO. 2023CV030698 DIVISION NO. W

ATTEST: /s/NATALIE HOEL, City Clerk

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

APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/YASMINA GIBBONS, Deputy 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. BSB2853 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 7, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Plaintiff, Bromley Park Community Association, Inc. v. Defendants, EDGAR PAYTA SANCHEZ et al Regarding: LOT 13, BLOCK 3, BROMLEY PARK FILNG NO. 5, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known as: CO 80601

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Section 2. Section 2-40-50 is amended and replaced with the following: The Housing Authority shall have all the power granted and shall perform all the duties imposed by the state and federal statutes, including but not limited to, improving housing conditions, providing of dwelling accommodations for persons of low income, and to prepare and carry out projects to provide for the construction, reconstruction, improvement, alteration, or repair of any project.

tion by the public at the District’s Administrative Offices, 500 S. 4th Avenue, 3rd Floor, Brighton, Colorado. Any member of the public wishing to inspect the budget should call our offices at 303-659-4101 to make arrangements to receive a copy of the proposed 2024 Budget electronically. The proposed 2024 Budget will be considered by the Board of Directors at its regular meeting on December 13, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at 500 S. 4th Avenue, 6th Floor, Brighton, Colorado. This meeting is open to the public. Virtual public participation will be available by Zoom meeting. Interested individuals may join here: Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/98258047861 Meeting ID: 982 5804 7861 One tap mobile +16699006833,98258047861# US (San Jose) +12532158782,98258047861# US (Tacoma)

Budget Hearings Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET GREATER BRIGHTON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Greater Brighton Fire Protection District for fiscal year 2024. A copy of the proposed 2024 Budget is available for inspec-

You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff’s Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff’s Office of Adams County, Colorado at 9:00 A.M., on the 1st day of February 2024, at 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601: phone number 303-655-3272. At which sale, the above-described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST

BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** Further, for the purpose of paying off, curing default or redemption, as provided by statute, intent must be directed to or conducted at the above address of the Civil Division of the Sheriff’s Department of Adams County, Colorado. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade NOTICE OF RIGHT TO CURE AND RIGHT TO REDEEM RE: Sheriff’s Sale of Real Property pursuant to Order and Decree of Foreclosure and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq. This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to a Court Order and Decree dated October 2, 2023, and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq., by Bromley Park Community Association, Inc., the current holder of a lien recorded on May 25, 2022 at Rec. No. 2022000046715, in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Adams, State of Colorado. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Community Declaration for Bromley Park recorded on July 17, 1998at Reception No. C0420512 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Adams, State of Colorado. The Declaration and notices, as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of Bromley Park Community Association, Inc., WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS. You may have an interest in the real property being affected or have certain rights or suffer certain liabilities or loss of your interest in the subject property as a result of said foreclosure. You may have the right to redeem the real property, or you may have the right to cure a default under the instrument being foreclosed. Any Notice of Intent to Cure must be filed no later than fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the date of the foreclosure sale. A notice of intent to cure filed pursuant to section 38-38-104 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 section 38-38-302 shall be filed with the officer no later than eight (8) business days after the sale. In this regard, you may desire and are advised to consult with your own private attorney. IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BURAU (CFBP), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSUE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov

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Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov Further, you are advised that the parties liable thereon, the owner of the property described above, or those with an interest in the subject property, may take appropriate and timely action under Colorado statutes, certain sections of which are attached hereto. In order to be entitled to take advantage of any rights provided for under Colorado law, you must strictly comply and adhere to the provisions of the law. Further, you are advised that the attached Colorado statutes merely set forth the applicable portions of Colorado statutory law relating to curative and redemption rights; therefore, you should read and review all the applicable statutes and laws in order to determine the requisite procedures and provisions which control your rights in the subject property. DATED in Colorado this 8th day of November, 2023. Gene R. Claps Sheriff of Adams County, Colorado ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF: ORTEN CAVANAGH HOLMES & HUNT, LLC 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202 Statutes attached: §§38-37-108, 38-38-103, 3838-104, 38-38-301, 38-38-304, 38-38-305, and 38-38-306, C.R.S., as amended. Legal Notice No. BSB2859 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publicatio January 4, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601 In re the Parental Responsibilities Concerning: Petitioner: LUCAS W. MOORE and Respondent: JENETTE ALISON MORGAN Case Number: 2019DR1997 Division: B Attorney for Petitioner: Anne E. Hinds, Esq. #57202 Johnson Law Group, LLC 385 Inverness Parkway, Suite 270 Englewood, CO 80112 Phone Number: 720.452.2540 Fax Number: 720.500.6087 Anne@johnsonlgroup.com NOTICE OF INITIAL STATUS CONFERENCE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that this matter has been set for An Initial Status Conference on December 19, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. The Initial Status Conference will take place via telephone. All parties must attend. Attorney for Petitioner: (720) 452-2540 Petitioner: (720) 296-0428 Respondent: Unknown Respectfully Submitted this 30th day of October, 2023. BY: JOHNSON LAW GROUP, LLC /s/ Anne E. Hinds Anne E. Hinds, Esq. Attorney for Petitioner CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that on the 30th day of October, 2023, a true and accurate copy of the foregoing NOTICE OF INITIAL STATUS CONFERENCE was served upon the other party via Notice by Publication as follows: /s/ Megan Ramig Megan Ramig, Paralegal Legal Notice No. BSB2807

First Publication: November 9, 2023 Last Publication: December 7, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice COUNTY COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 1100 JUDICIAL CENTER DRIVE, BRIGHTON, CO, 80601

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Plaintiff(s) BENNETT CROSSING HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION v. Defendant(s) TYRONE HAYMORE II et al.

Legal Notice No. BSB2864 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 7, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

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The Defendant has failed to timely state a legal defense in this matter. The motion for default judgement is granted. Issue Date: 4/24/2023 MARTIN JEFFREY FLAUM II County Court Judge ORDER FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT THE COURT, having considered the Plaintiff’s Verified Complaint and being fully advised in the premises; and regarding the Property located at 47370 Iris Ave, Bennett, CO 80102-8617, also known as BENNETT CROSSING FLG NO 2 BLK 4 LOT 1, Adams County, CO (the “Property”); IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that: (1) Requiring Defendants to submit detailed plans to the Association for the fence extension installed on the property within fifteen (15) days of the Court’s Order; (2) Should those plans be denied, or owner fails to submit the plans, requiring Defendants to remove the fence extension within thirty (30) days of the denial or failure to submit plans; (3) If Defendants fail to comply with provisions 1 through 2 above within the time frames as specified, the Association shall be entitled to enter onto the Defendants’ property, with the assistance of the Adams County Sheriff and/or the Bennett Police to remove the unapproved fence extension. Defendants shall be charged the costs of such action and remedies, which amounts shall be paid in full by the Defendants within thirty (30) days of notice of such costs to be sent, via regular mail, to Defendants at the property address. If such amount is not paid in full when due, Plaintiff shall be entitled to record a lien against Defendants’ property, to include such amount, and apply to this Court for modification of its judgment to include all costs incurred by the Plaintiff in removal, as well as all costs and attorney fees incurred by the Plaintiff in attempting to collect such amount from the Defendants; (4) Plaintiff is awarded reasonable attorney fees pursuant to C.R.S. § 38-33.3-123 and the Declaration at Article XI, Section 1(a) in the amount of $3,410.50; and (5) For interest charges to continue upon the entry of judgment at the rate of 8.00% per annum, pursuant to C.R.S. § 5-12-101; and (6) Plaintiff is awarded its costs in the amount of $291.00; (7) For any and such further relief as this Court deems proper; and (8) Any violation of this Court Order shall constitute contempt of court and subject the Defendants to such punishment as may be provided by law. DATED this day of , 2023. BY THE COURT: Judge/Magistrate Legal Notice No. BSB2815 First Publication: November 16, 2023 Last Publication: December 14, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

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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 8, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Casey L. Williams, #39117 Attorney for Priscilla M. Ullerick, Personal Representative 203 Telluride Street, #400 Brighton, CO 80601 Legal Notice No. BSB2851 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Frances Hargrave, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30796 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before March 30, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Charlotte Selix Attorney for Personal Representative 1604 H St. Salida, CO 81201 Legal Notice No. BSB2843 First Publication: November 30, 2023 Last Publication: December 14, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Javier Isaias Velazquez Lopez, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30779 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before March 23, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. /s/ Sonia Velazquez Personal Representative 2555 Worchester St Aurora, Co 80012 Legal Notice No. BSB2828 First Publication: November 23, 2023 Last Publication: December 7, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JOHN JAMES JACOBUCCI, a/k/a JOHN J. JACOBUCCI, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30745

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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 8, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Mary J. Jacobucci Personal Representative 135 South First Avenue Brighton, Colorado 80601 Legal Notice No. BSB2856 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE

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Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Damir Johnathon Pugh, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 31160

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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 8, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Colorado Estate Planning Law Center Attorneys to the Personal Representative 6870 W. 52nd Ave, Suite 103 Arvada, CO 80002

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Legal Notice No. BSB2860 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Esther Crumpton, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30732 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 8, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Gerald Crumpton, Co-Personal Representative 12891 Jackson Circle Thornton, Colorado, 80241 Legal Notice No. BSB2862 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Aurora Lopez, a/k/a Aurora Carol Mea Lopez, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 244 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 8, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Andrea M. French Personal Representative 18943 East Carmel Drive Aurora, Colorado 80011 Legal Notice No. BSB2858 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Charles H. Streib, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30890 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 8, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

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Joanne Streib Personal Representative 11729 E. Asbury Ave. Auroa, CO 80014 Legal Notice No. BSB2863 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Shirley D. Bauer a/k/a Shirley Bauer f/k/a Shirley D. Breffle, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30747 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before March 30, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Paul Fanning a/k/a H. Paul Fanning Personal Representative 6123 Weaver Road Cheyenne, WY 82009 Legal Notice No. BSB2840 First Publication: November 30, 2023 Last Publication: December 14, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Richard William McKiney, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 030835 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before March

23, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. /s/ Paul H. Stevens, Esq. Attorney for Personal Representative 9101 Pearl Street, Suite 218 Thornton, CO 80229 303) 280-9649 paulhstevensesq@yahoo.com Legal Notice No. BSB2830 First Publication: November 23, 2023 Last Publication: December 7, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Howard Lynn Jones, a.k.a. Howard L. Jones, a.k.a. Howard Jones a.k.a. “Sam” Jones, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30903 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before March 30, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Dawn Jones Personal Representative 5235 303rd Street Toledo, OH 43611

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on November 21, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Adams County Court. The petition requests that the name of Alejandro Olivas II be changed to Alex Bautista Case No.: 23 C 1742 By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. BSB2855 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 14, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

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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.

Case Number: 22JV30109 Div.: D Ctrm.: Attorney or Party Without Attorney: Name: Conor Hagerty Address: 11860 Pecos St. Suite 3300 Westminster, CO 80234 Phone Number: (720) 523-2950 Fax Number: (720) 523-2951 Atty. Reg. #: 42629 ORDER OF ADVISEMENT NOTICE TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENTS: Brittany Francisco, Devon Magnetti 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 19th day of , December 2023, at the hour of 9:30 a.m., at which time the Petitioner must prove by clear and convincing evidence 1) It is in the best interests of the child, that the parent-child legal relationship which exists between you and the child be terminated and severed; 2) That the child was adjudicated dependent or neglected; 3) That an appropriate treatment plan has not 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

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.

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Legal Notice No. BSB2839 First Publication: November 30, 2023 Last Publication: December 14, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

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

Child(ren): Devany RaeLynn Magnetti Respondents: Brittany Francisco, Devon Magnetti

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If you have any questions concerning the foregoing advisement, you should immediately contact either your legal counsel or the Court. Done and signed this 4th day of October, 2023. BY THE COURT: District Court Judge/Magistrate

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Metro Districts Budget Hearings Public Notice NOTICE OF PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET OF THE FREDERICK-FIRESTONE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Proposed 2024 Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District, on October 9, 2023, for the ensuing Fiscal Year of 2024; a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the Fire District located at 9551 Weld County Road 11, Longmont, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection, and; that such proposed budget will be considered at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Fire District to be held at the Temporary Administration Building, 9551 Weld County Road 11, Longmont, Colorado on

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Any elector within the District may, at any time before the final adoption of the 2024 Budget on December 19, 2023, inspect the budget and file or register any objections thereto. These meetings are open to the public. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FREDERICK-FIRESTONE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT /s/ Robert Freeman Secretary to Board Legal Notice No. FLP977 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 7, 2023 Publisher: Fort Lupton Press

Notice to Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Geoffrey D. Runyan, AKA Butch Runyan, AKA Jeff Runyan, AKA Geoffrey Runyan, AKA Geoffrey Don Runyan, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 354 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Weld County, Colorado on or before April 8, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Wendy McSwain Personal Representative 3344 34th St Greeley, CO 80634 Legal Notice No. FLP976 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Fort Lupton Press

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