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South Adams County fire officials are looking into the cause of a fire at the former Adams City High School building near East 69th Avenue and U.S. Highway 85. It started around 8 a.m. July 15, Crews from the South Adams and Adams County fire departments were on the scene. A tweet from the South Adams County Fire Department said the fire it out and that crews were able to keep the fire confined to the theater. No one was in the building. It had been empty since 2009 after the school moved to its present location at East 72nd Avenue and Quebec Street. No injuries were reported. As of 4 p.m.., there was no cause. Investigators remained on the scene.

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mandated improvement A long line of cars outside the city of Brighton’s rapid testing siteplan. at Adams 14 is the first Colorado disRiverdale Regional Park. The site has had to close early many days in recent trict where the state has ordered an weeks due to high demand. Adams County’s positivity outside14-day group test to help managerate changdistrict isHealth entering the third BY YESENIA was 15.9 percent, asROBLES of Nov. 17, accordinges.toThe Tri-County Department. year ofrates a four-year, state-ordered plan. CHALKBEAT Brighton and Commerce City’s test positivity were both higher than The goal: better student outcomes af13Two percent. Forty-five people in Brighton 29 inyears Commerce City have terand several of low performance. weeks into her new role, Addied14 from COVID-19 related To limit spread of in COVID-19, for the the fi rst time a couple ams Superintendent Karlahealth Loriaissues.Now, of years, the hasindoor its ownand met with Wednesday, at least 15principals counties moved to tighter restrictions thatdistrict prohibits superintendent. The management marking end of their summer personal the gatherings. breaks and the beginning of fall prep. Loria, a new grandmother, spent the better part of her 32 years in education on turnaround work. She said she’s ready to step into the superintendent role in the small

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into, alongBy with hiring lots of new Ellis Arnold staff. Loria, who until recently was Community Media the chiefColorado academic officer for Clark County School District in Nevada, As Denver metro counties continue to spoke with Chalkbeat about how she inch closer to localher stay-at-home is approaching new role.orders ThisColorado’s interview has been lightly under system of coronavirusedited for length and clarity. related restrictions, the state announced

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What have you been doing in your first couple of weeks on the job? In June, once I was approved by the board, I started having one-onone meetings. Of course, I had my other job as well, so I was taking vacations days, half-days, or meeting individuals at night. Being in a turnaround situation, knowing there’s a manager group also involved, I felt a great need to dive in as deep as I could at first. In my first two weeks, I met with more than 20 individuals one on one — individuals from central office, from schools, community members, meeting with colleagues, as well, administrators from surrounding districts to understand it all better. Of course, I went around the schools. The team has been very busy interviewing for some vacancies that we have. We have three principal vacancies and some in central office. I believe in hiring hard and managing easy. I believe in really looking for the right person, and that may take a little longer. We’ve been working hard hiring at least eight administrative positions these two weeks, and we met [recently] with principals for the first time. I spent all morning with the team, welcoming them and setting the tone. We started looking at the data and framing how we’re going to structure ourselves to support our students and our teachers. What do you look for when hiring and building a team to do turnaround work? It goes in layers, I believe. I am a national trainer for the Haberman Foundation. (The foundation is based on research from Martin Haberman, focusing on how to select teachers and administrators that are most likely to be effective in high-poverty schools). Having been trained in that and actually becoming a trainer later in my career, I first and foremost look for a belief system — that internal belief system that, at the end of the day, will guide our behaviors and will set the tone for what we believe. So I look for individuals who are coachable, who will have students as the No. 1 priority with no excuses. We adults sometimes find excuses left and right. Things happen, but what we can control, there should not be any excuses. I look for those individuals with the grit to collaborate and to really find what is it that students need. Sometimes it’s difficult to find the individuals that will do turnaround or have that grit. It’s hard work. What are your plans for the district? What do you hope to accomplish? Short term, of course, is to be able to staff everything. We have just a couple of weeks to make sure that we got everything structured. That is the immediate goal to make sure we are fully staffed not only at the central office level but also making sure that our schools are fully staffed. Shorter term, maybe 90 days, is really to meet with different individuals to better understand the district at a deeper level. To better understand maybe some of the circumstances that made us get where we are right now. I may not have

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created that, but I own it, so I need to truly understand it so that we can start turning things around quickly. Within my first 100 days, I’m trying to really let people get to know me, see how we structure our teams, really understand the skill set, and make sure everyone is at the right seat of the bus. Longer-term, of course, [the goal is] to make it right for children. Our students have only one year in this one grade level. So when I think about turnaround, I don’t say, oh, we have three to five years — or two years in our case with our state order. I think we’ve got this year to make it right for this one set of kids. Longer term, my vision and my goal for the district is really to be on the map for a very different reason. I look at Adams 14 as being in a place where we can put the district on the map for being an advanced district, maybe bringing a STEM program for every school, or being bilingual, supporting the two languages. As a child, my first language was Spanish, and my father always told us being bilingual is leaving school with a career because it will open doors in ways that we didn’t think doors existed, and that has been my experience. I want that for our children. I want to make sure that every single one of our students and our families and our community sees that being bilingual, speaking another language is a plus that will bring a richness to our communities.

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About half of Adams 14 students are English learners, mostly native Spanish speakers like yourself. What do you think you can do to support this group of students and help them succeed? What will make the most difference is to recognize it’s a plus to be bilingual and to bring in support to actually help them become biliterate. Bringing an understanding and helping the administrators and the teachers understand bilingual programs, dual-language programs, and the differences between them. And also to provide resources that will support both cultures, so that is one thing. Also, I believe something that will support the students is bringing in individuals and adults that will reflect the makeup of our student population. They need to see role models in all of the schools. I believe that’s something we need to pay close attention to. You’ve done a lot of turnaround work before. From what you’ve seen so far, do you believe it’s possible for Adams 14 to improve its state ratings in two years? If so, what do you think is most crucial to that improvement? Absolutely, I do believe it’s possible. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be here. I’ve seen it before; I’ve experienced it before. It’s not a one-man show kind of work. It’s really all of us getting together, collaborating, and understanding what we need to do. All the time, we work hard, but

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NEWS BRIEFS Traffic note East 96th Avenue will be closed for asphalt resurfacing from Highway 2 to Chambers Road from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 24. The detour is 104th Avenue, but Eagle Creek residents will continue to have access to their subdivision. Adams 14 summer meals The Adams 14 School District announced its schedule for the summer meal program. Locations are: * Central Elementary School, 6450 Holly St., 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.; * Dupont Elementary School, 7970 Ki,mberly St., 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.; * Hanson Elementary School, 7133 E. 73rd Ave., 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.; and * Adams City High School, 7200 Quebec St., 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. Each person under the age of 18 will receive a hot lunch and a cold breakfast for the following day. PVHS theatre bootcamp Prairie View high School will present a theatre bootcamp Tuesday and Wednesday, Juily 20 and 21, and from Tuesday through Friday, July 27 through July 30, in the school auditorium, 12909 E. 120th Ave. It’s a chance for students in sixth through 12th grades to take workshops focusing on such theatrical aspects as dancing, movement, musical theatre and technical theatre. The cost is $10 per day or $40 per week per student. Email ebarber@ sd27j.net. Walk with a doc Platte Valley Medical Center’s

cardiac rehab team and Walk With A Doc will host monthly walks with Dr. Christopher Cannon, interventional cardiologist at Brighton Heart and Vascular Institute. The first walk will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 27, at the Adams County Fairgrounds. This is a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. After a few minutes to learn about a current health topic from the doctor, spend the rest of the hour enjoying a healthy walk and fun conversation. It’s a great way to get out, get active and enjoy all the benefits that come from walking. ‘In Memory’ display for Wall That Heals event extended The city of Brighton said the deadline to submit names for the “In Memory” display (part of “The Wall That Heals” program coming to Brighton over Labor day weekend) is July 31. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund’s In Memory program honors those who returned from the war and later died. The wall will be in Carmichael Park, 650 E. Southern St. To apply online, visit www.VVMF. org/In-Memory-Program. National Night Out Commerce City police plan to participate in the annual National Night Out program Tuesday, Aug. 3, in several neighborhoods in the city. The city’s web page said, “The event promotes neighborhood unity and a strong police-community part-

nership to build a safer community. Residents and organizations are encouraged to invite their neighbors for block parties, cookouts or other events, with Commerce City police officers and other first responders stopping by to say hello.” It’s not too late to host one of the events. Sign up by emailing JLong@ c3gov.com or call 303-727-3986 to be for a gift card to help cover costs. Adams 14 Education Foundation fundraiser This year’s Gala Benefit for 14er Fest is from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, at the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel, 3200 Quebec St., Denver. Register for the event and silent auction at https://givergy.us/adams14. For more information, contact Dale Mingilton at 303-517-1914 or via email at dmingilton@adams14.org City campout Families that want to experience the outdoors can come Saturday, Aug. 7, starting at 2 p.m.. Brighton Park (555 N. 11th Ave,) will be the scene. The agenda includes an afternoon of outdoor/nature-themed vendors and activities, a movie under the stars, s’mores by the campfire and settling down in the tents for the night (loaner tents are avalable_ The fee is $10 per family. Call Valerie Rodriguez at 303-655-2221 or email vrodriguez@brightonco.gov. Gummball rally The fourth annual Gummball Rally is set for 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, at Riverdale Regional Park, East

124th Avenue and Brighton Road. The 5K run is in memory of Adams County sheriff’s deputy Heath Gumm, who died in the line of duty in January 2018. The fee is $30 for racers 13 years of age and older (T-shirt guaranteed with a paid entry by Sunday, Aug. 6), and older, $10 for those 12 and under with a T-shirt guaranteed with a paid entry by Aug. 6 and free for racers 12 and under (no T-shirt). Visit https://gummball5k.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=11277. Indulge for CASA Court Appointed Special Advocates of Adams and Broomfield counties will host “CASA: A Night on Broadway” from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 14 at Balistreri Vineyards, 1946 E. 66th Ave, This year’s event celebrates the return of Broadway theater, featuring musical performances from Boulder Dinner Theatre Stage. Buy tickets at https:// casa17th.wixsite.com/ indulgeforcasa2021?blm_ aid=18554916. Questions? Email barbara@casa17th.com. ONGOING Boards/commissions’ openings Commerce City has openings for several of its boards and commissions, including the city’s cultural council, the housing authority and the Derby review board. Visit https://www.c3gov.com/Home/ Components/Form/Form/70316b0 5422c448492c51da0f0e0fd86/ to sign up.

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Local athletes find the change is more than moving to a new area BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Remember making the adjustment from high school to college? The very idea of being responsible for yourself -- perhaps for the first time in your life -- and encompassing such rituals as showing up to class on time and having a passing knowledge of the laundry room? Take that and add to it the desire to play college-level sports which, in some cases, can feel like a full-time job. There are meetings, practices, position meetings, travel to and from game sites and the games themselves. A number of former area highschool athletes made the switch from the preps to the pros this school year, even with coronavirus restrictions. In the first of a threepart series, we examine the changes in routine and how they thought they handled the change. Basic adjustment Frederick’s Blake Duran opted to play football at Dakota State University in Madison, South Dakota. “The adjustment to college was

MAKING THE ADJUSTMENT PART 1 OF 3 pretty easy for me,” he said. “It was a little different the first few nights, staying in the dorms. But you get used to it pretty quickly. One tough part was, definitely, getting to know people. It’s pretty much a fresh start, so you really don’t know anyone.” Ex-Brighton High School quarterback Nate Griffeth moved on to Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. One change he noticed was the speed and tempo in the weight room and during practice. “When I first got here everything seemed so fast and that you’re just trying to learn how everything is done and you begin to slowly adjust and get more comfortable with what college lifting and practice is like,” he said. Former state wrestling champion Jacob Duran graduated from Fort Lupton High School and moved up the road to the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. “The largest adjustment I had to make for myself was my sleeping habits,” he said. “In high school, I had the tendency to stay up of all hours of the night and be energized to work the next day. Going into my preseason workouts, I was dying. My whole body was physically exhausted. Laying there not want-

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ing to stand up is a hard feeling. But the worst feeling is being the only person on the floor while your teammates are up breathing, thinking of ways to recover rather than sitting there showing sympathy for yourself.” Brighton High School graduate Isaiah Madril took his football talent to Dubuque. “Definitely, the aspect of being away from a place you were at for four years is something you need to get used to. That was the hardest part for me personally,” he said. Brighton High School alum Ivan Scarpino chose to play football at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota. He said the adjustment was more than it appears on the surface. “In college, football isn’t just about going to practice and preparing for the season but also coaches make sure that you are eating exactly how you are supposed to eat for dietary goals, whether it’s to lose weight or put on weight,” Scarpino said. “Also on top of practice, there are more film sessions and meetings for the team and for your position.” On the one hand, ex-Fort Lupton High School state qualifier Antonio Marquez (track and four times in cross country) was able to run for the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference’s coach of the year at Western Colorado University in Gunnison. On the other hand, he said the

switch from high school to college athletics was “pretty drastic.” “Coming from a high school that isn’t really known for running to a college that is or close to the best running college in the nation .. there was a major difference in morality, help, and work ethic,” Marquez said. “The morality difference is when the coach needs you to do something or be somewhere at a certain time, then you better do it. If you aren’t then not only the coach has a problem with it, but also the other runners do.” Part of that drive comes from the Mountaineers’ pedigree. “You have a type of morality to live up to and you don’t have any time to switch. Western Colorado University has a championship mindset with runners, coaches, and even fans 110 percent into it,” Marquez said. “Next is the help is way different also. If I ever needed any help with my sport, such as what shoes are best or how to get better, my teammates, coaches, and aid will be there for any of that. They will help you with school, changing your eating habits and your work ethic. Whenever there is an injury (he had plantar fasciitis) they have so many supplies that will definitely help out with recovery.” Lucas Dunker, the place-kicker for the Frederick Warriors football SEE ADJUSTMENTS, P6

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team, went to Garden City Community College before transferring to Washington State University, an NCAA Division I program in Pullman, Washington. His description of the adjustment was short and sweet. “The difference between college and high school sports is just insane,” Dunker said. “You have the resources to truly master your craft. When you step onto a college campus, however, it’s pretty stressful to start. But as time goes on, it becomes your home.” Tori Haug played softball at Brighton High School, then went on to Lakeland College in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. She said the adjustments from the preps to the college rankings were “way different.” “The one thing that was majorly different is the intensity of the game and even practices,” she said. “Everything in college is so much quicker and very much based on a way faster-paced game.” Prairie View graduate Kyle Melvin, who took his baseball skill to Providence Christian College in Pasadena, California, had to make a large adjustment. “The biggest adjustment I had to

make was going to bed at a decent time,” he said. “We had workouts and practice starting at 5:30 in the morning. I had to make a set time for me to be in bed around 10 no matter what to get at least six to seven hours of sleep.” Davis Richard, who graduated from Frederick High School for basketball at Central Wyoming Community College, said the adjustment was “a challenge.” “But I feel like I’ve been able to adjust pretty well,” he said. “It has been a little tough to just be on your own and manage the time that you have with sports and academics.” For BHS alum Abi Read, who wound up at Metropolitan State University in Denver, her adjustment was “...a lot more intense” and was “the biggest adjustment and the hardest.” “In high school, I was doing 20-30 miles a week where the long run was eight miles,” she said. “Now, I do about double the mileage in a week and run eight miles pretty much every day, and long runs are 12 to 16, depending on the week. I was tired and sore. But I would do it again to be able to have the opportunity to run for a college team.” Duran said the switch was great for his mental strength. “If the person next to me is standing, so can I. It’s a perception you

want for self and you’re the only one attacking your goals,” he said. Self-assessment Most were pleased with how they handled the switch from high school to college sports. “The switch wasn’t so bad. While being in camp we were lifting and practicing and watching film every day, and you get the handle of it pretty quickly,” Griffeth said. “I handled the switch pretty good,” Blake Duran said. “There hasn’t really been an aspect where I’ve felt uncomfortable.” “I’ve handled the switch by writing in a schedule of what my exact days are going to detail each week with school, meetings, getting in meals/ snacks, practice and then study time and free time in order for me to be organized and put a time frame on everything,” Ivan Scarpino said, “whereas in high school I didn’t have as much accountability.” “I believe I’ve handled the switch very well by utilizing my resources and keeping my eyes on my goals,” Lucas Dunker said. “I personally have been able to handle the switch very well,” Tori Hoag said. “It was very different for me at first. But as the days went on, it seemed to become more natural and became an easier task to handle.” “I feel like I have handled the

switch well. A lot of it is mental and just being tough,” Davis Richard said. “First semester was tough to be honest, but second semester is great,” Madril said. “I made a lot of great friendships and am really connected with my coaches.” Marquez said even though “on paper,” he thought he should have been a slower freshman, “I have handled the switch really well.” “I have been able to consistently be the No. 2 man for freshmen,” he said. “Getting faster times and hanging out with each other is what the team is all about. That’s why it hasn’t been hard to handle. My race up at Mesa Colorado University went really well and was a great opportunity to show my talents He finished 11th on the team and 26th overall in a time of 26:12 for an 8k. WCU took the top three places in the meet and won the team title). “Connecting with the team has been pretty easier because of the atmosphere,” Marquez said. “Having a good senior group has also been a great help. Evan Sutherland and Taylor Stack are always down to talk and invite you over to chill.” “I have handled the switch just like everything else,” Abigail Read said. “Just keep up, roll with it and keep working. In my mind, there is honestly no other way to handle change.”

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Public Notices call Bobi 303.659.2522 Legals Metropolitan Districts FINAL SETTLEMENT Project Title: Porteos – Phase 5 (Segment 1) Streetlights Project Owners: Velocity Metropolitan District Project Location: City of Aurora, Colorado The Velocity Metropolitan District plans to accept the above titled project as substantially complete and for Final Settlement to Communication Construction & Engineering, Inc. after July 29, 2021. In accordance with the Contract Documents, the Velocity Metropolitan District may withhold a portion of the remaining payment to be made to Communication Construction & Engineering, Inc., as necessary, to protect the Velocity Metropolitan District from loss on account of claims filed and failure of Communication Construction & Engineering, Inc. to make payments properly to subcontractors or suppliers. Project suppliers and subcontractors of Communication Construction & Engineering, Inc. are hereby notified that unresolved outstanding claims must be certified and forwarded to: Contact Person: Barney Fix, P.E. Address: 5970 Greenwood Plaza Blvd.

Greenwood Village, CO 80111 as soon as possible, but no later than July 23, 2021. Legal Ad No.: CCX111222 First Non-Consecutive Publication: July 6, 2021 Last Non-Consecutive Publication:July 20, 2021 Published In: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Bids and Settlements PAINTED PRAIRIE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 Painted Prairie Filing 1 – Security Camera Pole Installation and Electrical The Painted Prairie Metropolitan District No. 1 (the “Owner”) is accepting sealed bids for the Painted Prairie Filing 1 – Security Camera Pole Installation and Electrical (“Project”). Sealed Bids for the Painted Prairie Filing 1 – Security Camera Pole Installation and Electrical will be received by the District Engineer (Merrick & Company), at 5970 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, until 10:00 a.m. local time on August 2, 2021 Bids shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to Painted Prairie Metropolitan District No. 1 endorsed with the name of the Bidder and the Title “Painted Prairie Filing 1 – Security Camera Pole Installation and Electrical”. The Project will include: • Security camera pole installation and associ

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Project Contractor: Moltz Construction, Inc. Project Name: SACWSD Pellet Softening Improvements Project Project Location: 7400 Quebec St., Commerce City, CO 80022

Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after the Bid date and time. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive any errors or irregularities, and to require statements or evidence of Bidders’ qualifications including financial statements. The Owner also reserves the right to extend the Bidding period by Addendum if it appears in its interest to do so.

The District’s Water Treatment Process Improvements: Pellet Softening, Disinfection, and Other Facility Improvements a/k/a Pellet Softening/ Disinfection Upgrades Project (“Project”) has been completed, final lien waivers received from the Contractor, and a final Certificate for Payment was issued for all aspects of the Project on June 8, 2021, except for work associated with an Amend

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NOTICE OF PARTIAL FINAL PAYMENT NOTICE is hereby given that the South Adams County Water and Sanitation District of Adams County, Colorado (the “District”) will make a partial final payment at its offices at 6595 E. 70th Avenue, Commerce City, Colorado, 80022, on July 30, 2021, at the hour of 3:00 p.m. to Moltz Construction Inc., of 975 Merchant Court, Windsor, CO 80550 for work done by said Contractor(s) in construction

The District is hereby issuing this Notice of Partial Final Payment for all aspects of the Project except for future work for the bulk bag unloading system. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by any contractors or their subcontractors, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefor has not been paid by the contractors or their subcontractors,

at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim, to the District at the above address, Attn: Dawn Fredette, District Clerk, on or before the date and time hereinabove shown. A verified statement shall not be deemed filed until in the actual possession of Ms. Fredette or in Ms. Fredette’s email Inbox (not spam folder) and viewable on her computer work-station. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release the District, its Board of Directors, officers, agents, and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim.

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SOUTH ADAMS COUNTY WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT acting through its SOUTH ADAMS COUNTY WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT ACTIVITY ENTERPRISE By: /s/ Vicki Ennis Secretary Legal Ad No.: CCX111236 First Publication: July 13, 2021 Last Publication: July 20, 2021 Published in: Commerce City Sentinel Express

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