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New willtax prohibit indoor dining, gatherings Colo.COVID-19 measurerestrictions to raise pot for education failspersonalVoters Proposition 119 split high-profile Democrats BY DANIEL DUCASSI THE COLORADO SUN

Colorado voters rejected a proposal to increase taxes on recreational marijuana to pay for out-of-school support services for students like tutoring and therapy. Supporters of Proposition 119 admitted defeat at about 8:30 p.m. election night, Nov. 2. With nearly 1.4 million balMarijuana at a Denver grow facility. PHOTO BY KEVIN J. BEATY/DENVERITE lots counted as of late Nov. 3, the regain ground they lost during the measure was failing with 54.4% backs of cannabis consumers; we pandemic. rejecting the initiative and 46% in need long-term solutions that adThe measure enjoyed bipartisan support, about a 120,000-vote deficit. dress structural deficiencies.” support, including from high-proSupporters of the measure were The mood at the Maven Hotel in file Colorado Democrats like Gov. disappointed. downtown Denver, where about Jared Polis, former Gov. Bill Ritter, “The significant gap in achieve50 supporters for Proposition 119 former Denver Mayor Wellington ment between students from held the official Yes on 119 watch Webb, former U.S. Sen. Mark Udall wealthy families and their lowparty, was hopeful around 7 p.m. and state Sen. Rhonda Fields. income peers has been an unforon election night as attendees Republican former Gov. Bill Owens tunate educational outcome in sipped drinks and nibbled on hors was a supporter, as was GOP state Colorado for years — and tonight’s d’oeuvres while watching early reSen. Bob Gardner, of Colorado sults trickle in. But the mood began results mean it will likely continue Springs. to get worse before it gets better,” to fade after 8 p.m. as the measure “The hours our children spend Curtis Hubbard, a spokesman for looked increasingly unlikely to after school are a critical time, and the Yes on Prop. 119 committee, succeed. Few supporters remained Proposition 119 will allow more said in a statement. “Access to afby 8:30 p.m. fordable, quality after-school educa- kids to benefit from after-school Judy Solano, a Democratic learning activities — from tutoring tion services is not a possibility for former state representative and many families living in Colorado — to music and art,” Polis said in a retired school teacher who helped statement. and we will work with anyone who lead the opposition, said she was But the measure also faced bipar“thrilled that the voters were smart has a better idea on how to tackle tisan opposition. State Sen. Julie the problem.” enough to realize that creating a Gonzales, a Denver Democrat, and Josh Penry, a Republican former huge new bureaucracy to take care Senate Minority Leader Chris Holstate senator and consultant to the of one issue in education… would bert, a Douglas County Republican, have been a very expensive and un- Yes on Prop. 119 campaign, attribco-wrote an opinion in The uted the loss to opposition on both necessary thing to do.” By Ellis piece Arnold Gazette opposing the measure. sides of the aisle, with Democrats “saw through” A She longthinks line ofvoters cars outside the city of Brighton’s rapid testing site at Colorado Also against theCommunity measureMedia was and Republicans both finding elesupporters’ arguments and deRiverdale Regional Park. The site has had to close early many days in recent Colorado Attorney General Phil ments of the measure to dislike. cided “we have to properly fund weeks due to highwe demand. Adams County’s test positivity rate As Denver metro counties continue Weiser, a Democrat who said the to “Base14-day Democrats rallied against our schools before do anything measure “diverts marijuana inch closer to localnew stay-at-home orders thetoschool choiceHealth elements, base else.” was 15.9 percent, as of Nov. 17, according Tri-County Department. revenue from system appropriate uses, Republicans objected tohigher the taxthan tax Members of Commerce Colorado’s cannabis under Colorado’s of coronavirusBrighton and City’s test positivity rates were both limited state funds from our increase, and in an electorate domi- shifts industry were also celebrating. related restrictions, the state announced 13“Despite percent.being Forty-five people in Brighton andby 29voters in Commerce have public K-12 schools and it lacks ronated over the City age 60, significantly a new level of rules prohibits indoor died frombyCOVID-19 related health issues. Tojust limitweren’t the spread of COVID-19, bust oversight and that accountability.” there enough parents outspent proponents, Colorado dining and personal gatherings Some public education advo-— a and votersthat in the middle to get usand to voters soundly moved rejectedtousing at leaststill 15 counties tighter restrictions prohibits indoor cates sawthat it as a slippery slope toofa the change applies to the majority 50% plus 1,” Penry said. cannabis as a piggy bank for out-ofpersonal gatherings. voucher system and a threat to pub-in Supporters of Proposition 119 state special interest projects,” said Denver metro area and many counties licother education in the state. Any new had said the program would give Peter Marcus, spokesman for Boulregions. tax revenue for education, they kids from lower income families der-based cannabis company TerThe state’s dial,existing which has shouldCOVID-19 go into the a chance toPhoto access tutoring andWard argued, rapin Care Station, which worked by Belen been in effect since September, is the set system rather than a whole new enrichment programs, helping with opponents of the measure on of different levels of restrictions that each those kids catch up academically to its defeat. “We can’t balance the more privileged peers and start to state budget and education on the SEE POT TAX, P3

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One Commerce City councilor, Oscar Madera, apparently will return to his seat on the council, according to the Adams County Clerk and Recorder’s website Nov. 3. Madera had 46 percent of the vote (576 votes total) to easily outdistance both his challengers. Lucy Molina had 30 percent (368 votes), and Gene Lefel had 23 percent (284 votes) in the Ward 1 contest. Madera Voters favored Kristi Douglas and former Mayor Sean Ford in an eight-way race for two at-large posts on council. Douglas had 15 percent of the vote (2,044 total votes). Ford had 2,015 votes, which amounted to 15 percent of the vote as well. Richard Thompson was close behind with 1,995 votes, or 14.4 percent. In Ward 3, Rick Davis pulled away from a tight race early in the returns was holding a three countyand is required to followonto based on the percentage point lead severity of a county’s localover virusCassie spread. Ratliff. He had 873 votes (36 percent) Theher dial799 grew out of state’s safer-atto votes (34the percent). Renee home order — the had policy that cameor after Millard Chacon 700 votes, 30 the statewide stay-at-home order this percent of what was cast.

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Public facilities businesses to reopen. Voters resoundingly said no to The state recently switched to color a pair of Northern Infrastructure identifiers — levels blue, yellow andquesGeneral Improvement District orangeon rather than numbered tions the Nov. 2 ballot. levels — to Theconfusion. margins Until of defeat bothred avoid Nov. for 17, level questions were greater than meant a stay-at-home order. Now,3-to-2. level Question 6A was a $10 million red — “severe risk” — is the secondproperty tax for public facilities (including public safety, road work,

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Richard M. Horth

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Survived by his son, Craig Horth; two daughters, Carol (Doug) Groves, Brighton and Karen (Brent) Biggs, Vail; six grandchildren, Jodi, Sarah, Shelby, Katelyn, Brian, Eric; and seven great grandchildren, Dylan, Drew, Jacob, Adelyn, Elizabeth, Karrisa and Averlee. He is preceded in death by his wife, Melba; brother Ronald; and his father when he was five years old. His mother, now deceased, remarried to John Timmerman, also deceased. A lifetime member of Zion Lutheran Church, Richard was baptized on July 26,1931 and confirmed on March 25, 1945. He served as an usher for many years and on the Board for Parish Education for a number of years. Richard served in the US Army during the Korean War where he took his training in Virginia Beach, Virginia, then partook in Operation Blue Jay in Thule Bay, Greenland and then was sent to Pusan, Korea. He was nominated for the Commendation Ribbon for Meritorious Service for his work in G3 Division of the 2nd Logistical Command. After returning stateside he together with his brother in partnership operated the family farm and received several awards for their efforts in pioneering conservation tillage including the Goodyear Farmer of the Year award. They also worked with CSU in developing new wheat varieties.

Growers Association. He also served on the Adams Area Fire Protection Board of Directors and as chairman he with the board began the process of funding for the new Fire Station at the Great Rock development. Richard fondly remembered the many family retreats to the family cabin at Red Feather Lakes and all the fish caught, and later with his wife and children for many years. Together with Melba they belonged to the Square Hoppers square dance club, Colorado Flying Farmers Club and the Colorado Excel campers club where they enjoyed many “Flyins” and “Campouts”! Together they enjoyed traveling to many destinations in the United States in their private plane, in their Fifth Wheel RV and United Airlines where their daughter Carol is employed. They also became world travelers and traveled to Costa Rica, New Zealand, Australia, Germany and Austria. They also went on several cruises. They especially enjoyed the Big lsland, Hawaii and Kauai where they had a time share. ln the winter time they “snowbirded” in Apache Junction, Arizona for almost 30 years where they had many friends and enjoyed square dancing. Before long, Melba’s sister, Joyce & Ed Harshbarger came to the same park to share the sunshine. Richard learned to enjoy life to the fullest, and loved the Lord and his farming and his family and getting together with family on holidays, as well as, watching his grandchildren and great grandchildren grow. He was an excellent role model for them! Memorial Services honoring Richard will be on Saturday, November 13, 2021, beginning at 11:00 a.m., at Zion Lutheran Church, Brighton, CO. In memory of Richard, contributions can be made to: Zion Lutheran Church, 1400 Skeel Street, Brighton, CO 80601.

He gave of his time serving the community by being on the board of directors of the Farm Tabor Funeral Home, Brighton, CO is Bureau, and of Adams County Co-op Credit Union, and of the local Colorado Wheat handling arrangements.

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Mary Louise Trudell (Butch)

September 16, 1932 - November 1, 2021

Mary was born September 16, 1932 to Alene and George Newman in Padroni, Colorado on her grandparent’s homestead. She was raised in Sterling, Colorado and graduated from Sterling High School in 1949. Her love for the eastern plains of Colorado was one she carried with her throughout her life. She married Larry L. Trudell in 1954. They lived in Denver, CO before moving to Commerce City, CO where they raised their children and she worked as a Teaching Assistant at Rose Hill Elementary. The pair enjoyed traveling and took many trips together. In 1985, they moved to Henderson, CO. Mary was a fierce matriarch who dedicated her life to her family. She raised six children and two grandchildren. There was always a relative on the phone, a car in the driveway, or a grandkid playing in the yard at “Gram’s”. She enjoyed cultivating her flower and rose garden and was an avid reader.

On November 1, 2021, Mary passed away peacefully at home at the age of 89, surrounded by her family. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; and daughter, Valerie L Trudell. She is survived by her husband, Larry L. Trudell; children, Pamela K. Trudell, Larry C. (Sherri) Trudell, Steven L. (Sherri) Trudell, Alan D. (Loraine) Trudell, and Laura J. (Charlie) Frye; as well as, grandchildren, Heather R. (Clint) Corken, Sonia M. Trudell, Stacey M. Trudell, Monique A. Trudell, Hanna C. Trudell, Katherine L. (Michael) Hart, Garrett A. Trudell; and great-grandchildren, Valerie R. Luna and Stacey B. Trudell. Visitation is Monday, November 15, 2021, beginning at 10:00 a.m., with Services following at 11:00 a.m., all at St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church, 76 South 3rd Avenue, in Brighton, CO 80601. Interment will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Brighton, Colorado. Tabor Funeral Home, Brighton, CO is handling arrangements.

Roachelle Micky (Shoen ) DeShane September 8, 1958 - October 18, 2021

June 6, 1931 - November 2, 2021

Richard M. Horth was born in Brighton on June 6, 1931 to Merwyn Horth and Helen L. (Jung) Horth. He graduated from Brighton High School in 1949. He married his childhood sweetheart Melba Bredehoft on September 2, 1956, and they lived on the family wheat farm east of Brighton, where they lived until moving to Brighton in 2008.

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Roachelle passed on October 18th 2021. She was in Brighton Colorado where she lived her life, Brighton High School class of 1976. Roachelle followed her mother attending Beauty Academy at LaMon’s in 1982, after which she worked at the LynRic Beauty Salon with her mom until it closed. She spent years working with the City of Brighton planning the Parade of Lights and CultureFest, worked as an election judge for many years, she was a paraprofessional for 27J, and loved serving her community as a waitress at L&Z restaurant. She never knew a stranger, her kind smile WAGNER

and infectious laugh were known among many. No one can remember her without remembering her love of Mickey Mouse, her namesake and “Hero.” Roachelle is survived by her husband Frank; children Richard Shoen (Melissa), Frank DeShane III and Sarah DeShane (Jonathan Green); grand-children Xavier and Orion Shoen.; and numerous family members and friends. Services to be held at the Brighton Church of Christ on Egbert Street on November 13th at 1 o’clock.

Eugene “Gene” Wagner

November 13, 1936 – October 29, 2021

Gene, 84, of Ft. Lupton, CO, was born on November 13, 1936 in Berthoud, Colorado to Jake & Mary Katherine Wagner. Gene grew up in the Brighton area and graduated from Brighton High School. Gene married Shirley VonFeldt on September 6, 1958 at St. Williams Catholic Church. They lived on Gene’s family farm until 1969 when they purchased their own farm in Ft. Lupton. There Gene & Shirley spent a majority of their days raising their family, tending to the farm, and making the most out of every day they had together. Gene’s passion was ranching and dairy farming, he loved being outdoors with his animals and raising crops. Gene served in the National Guard for 7 years, served as president and director for Lupton Bottom & Lupton Meadow Ditch Company, was active in his church, a regular goose hunter, and a Denver Broncos season ticket holder since 1977. Gene will be remembered by his caring nature, wittiness, charming smile, and by the WATKINS

friends he made everywhere he went. Gene is survived by his wife of 63 years, Shirley; children, Paige (Larry) Wagner-Maul and Jerry (Tawnya) Wagner; grandchildren, Madison Marrs, Morgan Wagner, Lindsey (Aaron) Hernandez and Brad Maul; great grandchildren, Ella and Declan Hernandez; and niece, Connie Holloway. Gene is preceded in death by his parents and siblings. The family would like to express their deepest thank you for the care of Gene to Bristol Hospice and Avamere Health Care Center. Services honoring Gene are Friday, November 12, 2021 with Rosary beginning at 10:30 a.m. and Mass to follow at 11:00 a.m., all at St. William Catholic Church, in Fort Lupton, CO. Private Interment, Elmwood Cemetery. Tabor Funeral Home, Brighton, CO is handling arrangements.

Floyd A. Watkins

February 16, 1944 - October 26, 2021

Floyd A. Watkins, 77 of Fort Lupton passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Platte Valley Medical Center in Brighton. He was born February 16, 1944 to Robert Lee and Lucille Elousia (Starkey)Watkins In Denver, Co. He grew up in Denver and Greeley area. Floyd served in the U.S. Army from 1967 until 1973. Floyd had worked as a bouncer at the Alamosa Inn, was a rancher, built homes with Giest Homes of Greeley, worked at Iron and Metals of Denver, and most recently with Alpha Energy, Inc. in Greeley. Floyd worked with Sonny ( Eugene) Glover as a welder. Floyd is survived by his children, Anita Watkins of Fort Lupton, Tracy Watkins and fiancé Barb Anderson Of SEADER

Hooper, Co. and Izzy Suggs of Fort Lupton; his siblings, Tommy Watkins of Greeley, Austin Watkins and wife Khamkong of Denver, Shirley Hughes and Husband Weldon of Lovington, NM, and Mary Cream and husband John of Cleveland, Ga. Survivors also include 5 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Scott, his grandson Travis Anderson, and his sisters Bonnie Prante and Norretta Chestnut and Brother Donald Watkins. No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation will take place. Friends may send condolences to the family at adamsoncares.com

Herbert Seader

October 1, 2001 - October 11, 2021

Herbie was born in Brighton and was adopted as a stray by Rachel. His life started hard and he carried scars and a BB bullet in his chest from his early time outside. After being adopted, he enjoyed and enriched the relationships he had with his family including his dad Jeremy,

brother Mitchell, and sister Sheila, as well as his extended family. For 20 good years he was tough, loving, funny, and fiercely loved. The world is a little less bright these days without this precious orange tabby.

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program. Opponents in the cannabis industry said the increased sales tax would have punished those least able to pay and could push consumers back into the black market. Sam Heiden, a Denver resident who was voting in his first Denver election on Tuesday, voted no on Proposition 119, questioning why dollars from increased taxes wouldn’t go to benefit the state’s public schools instead of out-ofschool learning opportunities. “Why is it not just going directly to schools instead of out-of-school activities that may or may not benefit certain groups of students?” the 26-year-old Democrat asked after voting at the Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building in downtown Denver. Tom Lucas, a 70-year-old Denver

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water main improvements), and 6B was a $295 million bond question for many of the same items that were in 6A. Mayor Benjamin Huseman said the city didn’t do enough to educate voters about what the two measures were meant to do. “We didn’t put forth enough effort to educate the residents within the (district) or what it was or what those ballot measures would have

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Democrat, thought the marijuana industry was unfairly targeted. “If it’s that important, then the tax burden should be spread across a wider tax base than just marijuana. If we’re gonna kill the goose, we’re gonna wind up having a black market again,” he said. Lucas said he understands the need to help children succeed academically, “but if kids are not achieving in school, it seems to me the money should go to schools and not to after school programs.” The program would have largely been paid for by raising recreational marijuana taxes by 5 percentage points, to 20% from 15%, phased in over three years. Non-partisan legislative staff estimated the new taxes would have raised more than $87 million next fiscal year, and the new revenue would have been exempt from state constitutional spending limits. Gary Community Investment Company donated more than $2.2 million allowed us to do,” Huseman said. “And once we referred it to the ballot, we were not able to expend any resources to support the idea.” He said the city tried to get other Commerce City groups to promote it, but that didn’t work. “I think there was a lot of confusion going on at that time, between who was promoting the measure, what the district was and how was going to be of benefit,” he said. “I think all the issues got muddled together so residents didn’t have a firm grasp on what we were trying to accomplish. That lead to us not being successful.”

to support the measure, with nearly $780,000 of that coming since Oct. 20. The issue committee raised $2.6 million and spent $2.4 million through Oct. 27, which doesn’t include another $250,000 Gary Community Investment Company donated on Oct. 28. Ready Colorado, a conservative education reform nonprofit, donated $525,000 to the issue committee. The opposition to 119 was not as well financed. The Cannabis Community for Fairness and Safety, an issue committee that opposed the ballot measure, received $25,000 each from the Marijuana Industry Association and The Green Solution. The committee spent nearly $31,000 on a website, advertising and flyers. No on Prop 119 reported spending

only $7,500, all of it on a website, which came via an in-kind contribution from Coloradans Against School Vouchers. The national Working Families Organization donated more than $5,100 in texting services last week to Coloradans Against School Vouchers’ fight against 119. Colorado Sun staff writers Erica Breunlin and Tatiana Flowers contributed to this report. Colorado Sun correspondent Sandra Fish also contributed. This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com. The Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.

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Don’t count out Tri-County Health yet, leaders say Health chief, Adams Co. officials see collaboration possibility past 2022 BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The formal bonds that hold the public-health partnership among Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties together may be loosening, but the complete demise of the TriCounty Health Department, which has served them for decades, may be less certain to happen than it has appeared. “My best-case scenario is, after a couple months, Adams County works with us and figures out they can provide what they want in terms of local control and (for their residents) in a two-county infrastructure,” John Douglas, executive director of Tri-County Health Department, told Colorado Community Media in an interview, expressing hope that Adams and Arapahoe could still work together. He also envisioned a future where Arapahoe County partners with TriCounty “as some kind of independent entity” that Arapahoe might contract with — or even that Greenwood Village-based Tri-County gets “evolved” into a department of Arapahoe County. He said he hopes that whatever Tri-County becomes could also work

with Adams and Douglas counties at least in a transitional role to provide services and help them plan for what their evolution to new health agencies might look like. When the dust settles, he suggested, the outcome of the three counties’ transition may be that each county gains its own board of health — the policy-making body that issues public health orders such as mask mandates, for example — thus freeing them from the need to contend with the political differences among the counties when shaping health policy. And at the same time, the counties may end up with agreements to keep receiving day-to-day public health services from Tri-County Health, at least for some period of time, or they may partner with different entities. Aside from COVID-19 mitigation, Tri-County provides services such as restaurant inspections, nutrition counseling, maternal and child health services, and disease control, among other functions. Taking politics out of health After the end of 2022 — when Douglas County could end its agreement to continue receiving services from Tri-County Health and when Adams County expects to move to a new health department structure — the costs of Arapahoe and Adams counties pulling away from TriCounty could be in the millions, according to a consulting firm studying the benefits and drawbacks of

the counties’ potential decisions to handle public health services alone. Douglas County’s leaders have long clashed with Tri-County Health during the coronavirus pandemic, announcing plans in July 2020 to begin the process of withdrawing from the health agency after its decision to require mask wearing in public. Some of Adams County’s leaders felt frustration with Tri-County’s recent policymaking, too: Some commissioners voted to opt out of the health agency’s school mask order this August before Tri-County removed the ability of counties to opt out of its health orders. But Adams’ message wasn’t antimask — County Commissioner Eva Henry said at the time that she agreed with the intent of the order and supports mask-wearing. “It’s unfortunate, you know, that politics got into our public health system — it shouldn’t be there,” Henry told Colorado Community Media. “And that was one of the reasons I voted to opt out of the mask order, to put it back in Tri-County’s hands, to take politics out of the public health orders. Commissioners shouldn’t be making public health decisions.” Douglas told CCM that he felt the pandemic wasn’t the only factor that led to the three counties starting to split up. “I think if we wouldn’t have had COVID, I think we would have continued with a three-county relationship,” Douglas said, but he added that the counties — all of which are

much more populous now that when they joined the agency — have differences that eventually may have led them to break Tri-County up anyway. But “I don’t think it would have been right now if it hadn’t been for COVID and public health orders,” he said. Adams County Commissioner Emma Pinter felt that the breaking up of Tri-County isn’t just tied to mask wearing. “I think there’s been fractures for some time between the three counties,” Pinter told CCM. “It just wasn’t as heightened until we entered the pandemic and tried to do pandemic (policy) together.” Asked whether there are moments during the pandemic she looks back on and wishes Adams had its own health department, Henry said: “Almost weekly.” She said she wanted to have the conversation “long ago” of Adams having its own health agency. “Once a year, all the county commissioners get together and they talk about the budget,” in the three counties, Henry said. “And talk about what we’ll fund and not going to fund. With Arapahoe County’s budget restrictions they have, and Douglas County’s views, it made those decisions very hard.” Adams has different budget policies than Arapahoe County because Arapahoe is “not de-Bruced,” meaning the county has different restrictions under Colorado’s Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, Henry said.

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NEWS BRIEFS Holiday bazaar The 38th annual Country Christmas Bazaar, a benefit for the Adams County Historical Society & Museum, runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 13 and 14, at Riverdale Regional Park, 9700 Henderson Road. Organizers say hand-c rafted items will be on display at 400 booths spread out across four buildings. Admission is $5 (cash only). Kids under 14 get in free. Call 303-659-7103. Veterans Day Schools Adams 14 School District joined at least two other districts in the Denver area in closing schools Friday, Nov. 12. The reason is the same .. staffing shortages. The district announced on its Facebook page the day will be treated as a snow day. “Similar to school districts throughout Colorado, Adams 14 has been facing staffing shortages this year, especially with our substitute teachers and transportation and nutrition services departments,” the Facebook post read. “We would like to thank our school and district staff, who have gone above and beyond to cover the staffing shortages.” Child care, meal, transportation services, school clubs and athletics will be closed Thursday, Nov. 11 (for Veterans Day) and Nov. 12. Adams 12 and Boulder Valley schools will be closed Nov. 12 as well. Turkey trot Commerce City’s turkey trot takes place at Buffalo Run Golf Course Saturday, Nov. 20. The first of two waves of runners (those who run 11-minute miles) starts at 9 a.m. The second group (those who run/walk slower thkan 11 minutes per mile) starts at 9:15 a.m. This year’s theme is Dynamic Duos, so grab a friend and find a costume. Registration includes a medal, a long sleeve shirt, and a swag bag. There will be prizes for best costumes in each age group. Call 303-289-3760. Christmas past and present The Adams County Museum will

host its Christmas Past and Present Event from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, at 9601 Henderson Road. It’s a free celebration of the coming holiday season, complete with entertainment, free admission into the buildings, free cookies, hot cider, hot chocolate (as supplies last) and marshmallow roasting. Food will be available for purchase. Call 303-659-7103. Heart holiday lunch The Platte Valley Medical Center Foundation is presenting its third annual Heart Holiday luncheon in support of early breast cancer detection and in-depth cancer care. The luncheon will be at StoneBrook Manor, 650 E. 124th Ave., Thornton Tuesday, Nov. 30. Proceeds go directly for early detection education and in-depth cancer care. Also, supporters will receive gift bags, Celestial Seasonings holiday teas sampling and enter prize drawings. Dr. Oralee L. Ekberg an OB/ GYN from Brighton, is the keynote speaker. She’ll be speaking about the importance of women’s wellness and regular screening to detect breast cancer. Also, Deanna Damour, a breast cancer survivor, shares her experience of receiving a diagnosis to chemotherapy and will also conduct a Q& A session. Go to https://www.sclhealth. org/.../gifts-from-the-heart-luncheon/ Wine and paint party The city of Commerce City put together its first Wine and Paint Party at the Bison Grill, 15700 E. 112th Ave. it runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1. Admission is $49 for residents and $54 for non-residents. It includes two drink tickets, hors d’oeuvres, paint supplies and insutrction. Visit c3gov.com/register or call 303-2866801. Growing grads The next installment of Brighton’s Growing Grads program is at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, at Anythink Library, 567 E. Bridge St. Brighton Youth Services provides this annual college and career readiness event for high-school juniors and seniors and anyone interested

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November 9, 2021

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Legals City and County PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice is hereby given that the following ordinance was introduced on first reading on the 1st day of November 2021, by the City Council of Commerce City and will be considered on second and final reading on the 6th day of December 2021. INTRODUCED BY: ALLEN-THOMAS, FRANK, GRIMES, GUARDIOLA, HURST, HUSEMAN, MADERA, NOBLE, SMITH Ordinance 2356 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2021 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE JAG/BYRNE GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,096 FOR THE PURCHASE OF RIFLE PLATES AND BALLISTIC HELMETS TO BE USED BY POLICE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURES THEREOF Copies of said ordinance are on file in the Office of the City Clerk, City of Commerce City at 7887 E. 60th Ave., Commerce City, CO 80022, for public inspection during the hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. During instances of the city facilities being closed, electronic copies may be requested via email to dgibson@c3gov.com. BY ORDER OF CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COMMERCE CITY Legal Notice No. CCX379 First Publication: November 9, 2021 Last Publication: November 9, 2021 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Metro Districts Budget Hearings Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the REUNION RIDGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 (the “District”), will hold a meeting via teleconference on November 18, 2021 at 3:00 P.M., for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board including a public hearing on the 2021 Proposed Budget and 2022 Proposed Budget (the “Proposed Budgets”). This meeting can be joined using the following teleconference information: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetupjoin/19%3ameeting_ZWExODdlNzMtOWM4YS 00Njk2LWJiNjItODBkNDIyYWM4OWVj%40thre ad.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224aaa 468e-93ba-4ee3-ab9f-6a247aa3ade0%22%2c% 22Oid%22%3a%2278e91a46-bdcc-4fe5-980c8ff3dcc70755%22%7d Or call in (audio only) +1 720-547-5281,,809855323# United States, Denver Phone Conference ID: 809 855 323# NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Proposed Budgets have been submitted to the District. A copy of the Proposed Budgets are on file in the office of the District’s Accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado where the same are open for public inspection. Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Proposed Budgets at any time prior to final adoption of the Proposed Budgets by the Board. This meeting is open to the public and the agenda for any meeting may be obtained by calling (303) 858-1800. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: REUNION RIDGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON, Attorneys at Law Legal Notice No. CCX348 First Publication: November 9, 2021 Last Publication: November 9, 2021 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2021 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the REUNION VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 (the “District”), will hold a meeting via teleconference on November 18, 2021 at 3:00 P.M., for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before

the Board including a public hearing on the 2021 Amended Budget (the “Amended Budget”) and 2022 Proposed Budget (the “Proposed Budget”). This meeting can be joined using the following teleconference information: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetupjoin/19%3ameeting_ZWExODdlNzMtOWM4YS 00Njk2LWJiNjItODBkNDIyYWM4OWVj%40thre ad.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224aaa 468e-93ba-4ee3-ab9f-6a247aa3ade0%22%2c% 22Oid%22%3a%2278e91a46-bdcc-4fe5-980c8ff3dcc70755%22%7d Or call in (audio only) +1 720-547-5281,,809855323# United States, Denver Phone Conference ID: 809 855 323# NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Amended Budget and Proposed Budget have been submitted to the District. A copy of the Amended Budget and the Proposed Budget are on file in the office of the District Accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado where the same are open for public inspection. Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Amended Budget and Proposed Budget at any time prior to final adoption of the Amended Budget and Proposed Budget by the Board. This meeting is open to the public and the agenda for any meeting may be obtained by calling (303) 858-1800. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: REUNION VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON, Attorneys at Law Legal Notice No. CCX349 First Publication: November 9, 2021 Last Publication: November 9, 2021 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the REUNION VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 (the “District”), will hold a meeting via teleconference on November 18, 2021 at 3:00 P.M., for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board including a public hearing on the 2021 Proposed Budget and 2022 Proposed Budget (the “Proposed Budgets”). This meeting can be joined using the following teleconference information: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetupjoin/19%3ameeting_ZWExODdlNzMtOWM4YS 00Njk2LWJiNjItODBkNDIyYWM4OWVj%40thre ad.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224aaa 468e-93ba-4ee3-ab9f-6a247aa3ade0%22%2c% 22Oid%22%3a%2278e91a46-bdcc-4fe5-980c8ff3dcc70755%22%7d Or call in (audio only) +1 720-547-5281,,809855323# United States, Denver Phone Conference ID: 809 855 323# NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Proposed Budgets have been submitted to the District. A copy of the Proposed Budgets are on file in the office of the District’s Accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado where the same are open for public inspection. Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Proposed Budgets at any time prior to final adoption of the Proposed Budgets by the Board. This meeting is open to the public and the agenda for any meeting may be obtained by calling (303) 858-1800. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: REUNION VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON, Attorneys at Law Legal Notice No. CCX350 First Publication: November 9, 2021 Last Publication: November 9, 2021 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET AND AMENDMENT OF 2021 BUDGET CANAL AVENUE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 29-1-108 and 109, C.R.S., that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Canal Avenue Metropolitan District (the “District”) for the ensuing year of 2022. The necessity may also arise for the amendment of the 2021 budget of the District. Copies of the proposed 2022 budget and 2021 amended budget (if appropriate) are on file in the office of the District’s Accountant, Special District Management Services, Inc., 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, Colorado 80228, where same are available for public inspection. Such proposed 2022 budget and 2021 amended budget will be considered at a special meeting to be held Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Any interested elector within the District may,

at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2022 budget and 2021 amended budget, inspect the 2022 budget and 2021 amended budget and file or register any objections thereto. THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD BY VIDEO/TELEPHONIC MEANS WITHOUT ANY INDIVIDUALS (NEITHER DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES NOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC) ATTENDING IN PERSON. You can attend the meeting in any of the following ways: 1. To attend via Videoconference, e-mail cwill@specialdistrictlaw.com to obtain a link to the videoconference. 2. To attend via telephone, dial 1-253-215-8782 and enter the following additional information: (a) Meeting ID: 974 8706 5381 (b) Passcode: 504428 CANAL AVENUE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT /s/ Paula J. Williams McGeady Becher P.C. Attorneys for the District Legal Notice No. CCX379 First Publication: November 9, 2021 Last Publication: November 9, 2021 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2021 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the REUNION SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT CULTURAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (the “District”), will hold a meeting via teleconference on November 18, 2021 at 2:00 P.M., for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board including a public hearing on the 2021 Amended Budget (the “Amended Budget”) and 2022 Proposed Budget (the “Proposed Budget”). This meeting can be joined using the following teleconference information: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetupjoin/19%3ameeting_MjNkNjFjMDAtNDBmZS00 YjkwLTg3OTgtYWJiNjk3Y2I4NjQw%40thread. v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224aaa4 68e-93ba-4ee3-ab9f-6a247aa3ade0%22%2c% 22Oid%22%3a%2278e91a46-bdcc-4fe5-980c8ff3dcc70755%22%7d Or call in (audio only) +1 720-547-5281,,8545173# United States, Denver Phone Conference ID: 854 517 3# NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Amended Budget and Proposed Budget have been submitted to the District. A copy of the Amended Budget and the Proposed Budget are on file in the office of the District Accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado where the same are open for public inspection. Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Amended Budget and Proposed Budget at any time prior to final adoption of the Amended Budget and Proposed Budget by the Board. This meeting is open to the public and the agenda for any meeting may be obtained by calling (303) 858-1800. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: REUNION SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT CULTURAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON, Attorneys at Law Legal Notice No. CCX346 First Publication: November 9, 2021 Last Publication: November 9, 2021 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the REUNION RIDGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 (the “District”), will hold a meeting via teleconference on November 18, 2021 at 3:00 P.M., for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board including a public hearing on the 2021 Proposed Budget and 2022 Proposed Budget (the “Proposed Budget”). This meeting can be joined using the following teleconference information: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetupjoin/19%3ameeting_ZWExODdlNzMtOWM4YS 00Njk2LWJiNjItODBkNDIyYWM4OWVj%40thre ad.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224aaa 468e-93ba-4ee3-ab9f-6a247aa3ade0%22%2c% 22Oid%22%3a%2278e91a46-bdcc-4fe5-980c8ff3dcc70755%22%7d

Allen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado where the same are open for public inspection.

Board. This meeting is open to the public and the agenda for any meeting may be obtained by calling (303) 858-1800.

Any interested elector of the Districts may file any objections to the Proposed Budgets at any time prior to final adoption of the Proposed Budgets by the Board. This meeting is open to the public and the agenda for any meeting may be obtained by calling (303) 858-1800.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: NORTH RANGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3 /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON, Attorneys at Law

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: REUNION RIDGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON. Attorneys at Law Legal Notice No. CCX347 First Publication: November 9, 2021 Last Publication: November 9, 2021 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2021 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the REUNION CENTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 (the “District”), will hold a meeting via teleconference on November 18, 2021 at 2:00 P.M., for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board including a public hearing on the 2021 Amended Budget (the “Amended Budget”) and 2022 Proposed Budget (the “Proposed Budget”). This meeting can be joined using the following teleconference information: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetupjoin/19%3ameeting_MjNkNjFjMDAtNDBmZS00 YjkwLTg3OTgtYWJiNjk3Y2I4NjQw%40thread. v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224aaa4 68e-93ba-4ee3-ab9f-6a247aa3ade0%22%2c% 22Oid%22%3a%2278e91a46-bdcc-4fe5-980c8ff3dcc70755%22%7d Or call in (audio only) +1 720-547-5281,,8545173# United States, Denver Phone Conference ID: 854 517 3# NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Amended Budget and Proposed Budget have been submitted to the District. A copy of the Amended Budget and the Proposed Budget are on file in the office of the District Accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado where the same are open for public inspection. Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Amended Budget and Proposed Budget at any time prior to final adoption of the Amended Budget and Proposed Budget by the Board. This meeting is open to the public and the agenda for any meeting may be obtained by calling (303) 858-1800. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: REUNION CENTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON, Attorneys at Law Legal Notice No. CCX345 First Publication: November 9, 2021 Last Publication: November 9, 2021 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2021 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the NORTH RANGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3 (the “District”), will hold a meeting via teleconference on November 18, 2021 at 1:00 P.M., for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board including a public hearing on the 2021 Amended Budget (the “Amended Budget”) and 2022 Proposed Budget (the “Proposed Budget”). This meeting can be joined using the following teleconference information: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetupjoin/19%3ameeting_ZDhhZTRmMmMtYzZmZi 00OWJjLTgxNDktOWFmMTUwZmQ4Zjhk%40 thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22 4aaa468e-93ba-4ee3-ab9f-6a247aa3ade0%22 %2c%22Oid%22%3a%2278e91a46-bdcc-4fe5980c-8ff3dcc70755%22%7d Or call in (audio only) +1 720-547-5281,,592868273# United States, Denver Phone Conference ID: 592 868 273#

Or call in (audio only) +1 720-547-5281,,809855323# United States, Denver Phone Conference ID: 809 855 323#

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Amended Budget and Proposed Budget has been submitted to the District. A copy of the Amended Budget and the Proposed Budget is on file in the office of the District’s Accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado where the same are open for public inspection.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Proposed Budgets have been submitted to the District. A copy of the Proposed Budgets are on file in the office of the District’s Accountant, CliftonLarson-

Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Amended Budget and Proposed Budget at any time prior to final adoption of the Amended Budget and Proposed Budget by the

Legal Notice No. CCX342 First Publication: November9, 2021 Last Publication: November 9, 2021 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2021 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the REUNION CENTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 (the “District”), will hold a meeting via teleconference on November 18, 2021 at 2:00 P.M., for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board including a public hearing on the 2021 Amended Budget (the “Amended Budget”) and 2022 Proposed Budget (the “Proposed Budget”). This meeting can be joined using the following teleconference information: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetupjoin/19%3ameeting_MjNkNjFjMDAtNDBmZS00 YjkwLTg3OTgtYWJiNjk3Y2I4NjQw%40thread. v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224aaa4 68e-93ba-4ee3-ab9f-6a247aa3ade0%22%2c% 22Oid%22%3a%2278e91a46-bdcc-4fe5-980c8ff3dcc70755%22%7d Or call in (audio only) +1 720-547-5281,,8545173# United States, Denver Phone Conference ID: 854 517 3#

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Amended Budget and Proposed Budget have been submitted to the District. A copy of the Amended Budget and the Proposed Budget are on file in the office of the District Accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado where the same are open for public inspection.

Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Amended Budget and Proposed Budget at any time prior to final adoption of the Amended Budget and Proposed Budget by the Board. This meeting is open to the public and the agenda for any meeting may be obtained by calling (303) 858-1800. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: REUNION CENTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON, Attorneys at Law Legal Notice No. CCX344 First Publication: November 9, 2021 Last Publication: November 9, 2021 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

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Wanted to Buy Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201

Hail & Storm Damage Repairs & Replacements Insurance Claims Roof Financing Options

303-425-7531 Wanted to Buy

Transportation

I BUY OLD/VINTAGE CHRISTMAS DECOR! If you are purging I am buying. Happy to dig in closets, sheds, basements Call or text Lisa B. 720-838-4549

Wanted

Pets Dogs

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Tree Service

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Doodle Puppies

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CLASSIFIEDS

Commerce City Sentinel Express 11

November 9, 2021

COLORADO COMMUNIT Y MEDIA

CAREERS

MARKETPLACE

REAL ESTATE

Careers

SERVICE DIRECTORY

Help Wanted

CLASSIFIED AD SALES

303-566-4100 classifieds@coloradocommunitymedia.com

SERVICE DIRECTORY ADS

Contact Teresa, 303-566-4125 talexis@coloradocommunitymedia.com

DEADLINES CLASSIFIED LINE ADS: MONDAY, 10 A.M. SERVICE DIRECTORY: THURSDAY, 5 P.M. LEGALS: THURSDAY, 3 P.M.

Help Wanted

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Help Wanted Property Maintenance Assistant This hands-on position is responsible for providing proactive daily grounds and facilities maintenance for private residences and commercial properties located in the Littleton, CO area. This position performs routine preventative maintenance and corrective repairs on buildings, equipment, vehicles, and grounds. Only local candidates will be considered. $25.00 per hour. Employer paid medical insurance and 401k. 15 days of paid time off. Contact info: PLEASE PROVIDE A COVER LETTER & RESUME EXPRESSING WHY YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION. email if interested to rosario@tallc. com & judy@tallc.com

We Are Now Open in Fort Lupton!

Title III STEM Program Positions

1801 S Rollie Ave, Ft. Lupton CO 80621

These full-time positions are funded through a U.S. Department of Education Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program (STEM) Title III grant.

• Forklift Operator • Machine Operators I & II • Maintenance Mechanic • Heavy Equipment Operator

This position is responsible for hiring qualified project staff; ensuring grant activities are implemented; monitoring and maintaining all project documentation; collecting data and assessing project success; meeting regularly with project staff; reporting to the Department of Education; monitoring the project budget; adhering to all program regulations; and developing a working relationship with the Federal Program Officer.

Come Join Our Team!

Project Director

Great Beneﬁts! Accrue Up to 80 hours of Vacation 1st Year!

Program Outreach Coordinator

Apply Online: www.basalite.com

This position is responsible for developing activities to foster interest in STEM fields by minority, low-income, first generation or academically at-risk students.

STEM Coaches

Help Wanted Administrative Coordinator Brighton CPA ﬁrm looking for a dynamic person to coordinate our team and give excellent CS to our clients. $18 to $22 per hour DOE **No remote working for this position Contact info: Call or Email ofﬁceadmin@bwacpa.com 303-6540120 Kelly

TO ADVERTISE CALL 303-566-4100

These positions are responsible for a variety of activities related to intense support services for students in underserved populations interested in STEM fields and will provide one-on-one support services primarily for minority, lowincome, first generation, and/or at academic risk students in the STEM programs.

For full announcement and to apply, visit: https://morgancc.applicantpro.com/jobs/ For questions call 970-542-3130. EOE.

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Holidays

Showcase your LOCAL holiday products, services and events in Colorado Community Media publications to reach potential customers for the holiday season! Call us to today

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November 9, 2021 PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT

On behalf of myself and the Ford family, we would like to thank the citizens of Commerce City for their support. I will continue to work tirelessly to make Commerce City a great place to live, work, and play.

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