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New COVID-19 restrictions willdraft prohibitrules indoor dining, personalrefi gatherings Colo. issues tough for Suncor nery State seeks to limit runoff of dangerous ‘forever chemicals’ BY MICHAEL BOOTH THE COLORADO SUN

Colorado will for the first time monitor and limit runoff of PFAS, dangerous “forever chemicals” threatening drinking water across the nation, at Suncor’s Commerce City Refinery as part of a long-anticipated draft of the company’s water quality permit unveiled Nov. 16. The draft of the renewed permit also demands rigorous benzene cleanup and other controls sought by conservation groups, according to state officials who described the plan Nov. 15. PFAS stands for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Though advocacy groups and neighbors are likely to push for even tougher PFAS limits during a 90-day public comment period on the draft, they also expressed general approval of the Water Quality Control Division’s new restrictions after years of Suncor pollution leaks. “Conservation groups are really excited about a PFAS limit getting SEE SUNCOR, P4

The Suncor refinery in Commerce City is pictured on Sand Creek near where it meets the South Platte River. Both streams have PHOTO BY ANDY COLWELL/SPECIAL TO THE COLORADO SUN highly challenged water quality, though many conservationists argue they can get still better.

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A long line of cars outside the city of Brighton’s rapid testing site at addiction. Riverdale Regional Park. The site has had to close early many days in recent “When I got divorced, I was all by weeks due to high demand. Adams County’s 14-day test positivity rate myself,” said Wade M., of the Brigh1 ofHealth Alcoholics Anonywas 15.9 percent, as of Nov. 17, accordington toChapter Tri-County Department. mous. rates “Alcoholics run higher everyone off. Brighton and Commerce City’s test positivity were both than We’re embarrassed. You feel shame 13 percent. Forty-five people in Brighton and 29 in Commerce City have and guilt. The people you love don’t died from COVID-19 related health issues. To you limittothe of but COVID-19, want be spread like this, you keep hurting You indoor know you’re at least 15 counties moved to tighter restrictions thatthem. prohibits and hurting them but you can’t quit. So, BY SCOTT TAYLOR personal gatherings.

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Colorado Community Media “first name, first initial of the last name” identification convention for Denver counties to thisAsstory — metro said he spent continue most preinch closer to local stay-at-home orders sober holidays alone in a series of one-room apartments and hotels. under Colorado’s system of coronavirus“Who do you end up with? People related restrictions, the state announced just like you, addicts and alcohola newWade level ofsaid. rules“And that prohibits indoor ics,” everyone is dining and personal gatherings — a feeling sorry for themselves, but change that applies to thea majority of the they say ‘Hey, I have bottle.’ And that’s what you do.” Denver metro area and many counties in Theregions. Brighton chapter will be open other throughout Thanksgiving, conThe state’s COVID-19 has tinuously Nov. 24 anddial, Nov.which 25, with been in effect since September, is the hourly meetings and fellowship, set of different of restrictions that each offering anlevels alternative to that bottle. It’s called an Alcathon, and Wade

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county is required to follow based on the severity of a county’s local virus spread. said he’s seen it done in other cities. The dial grewfiout of thethat state’sBrighton safer-atThis is the rst year homehosted order — the policy that came after has one. the“The statewide stay-at-home order this deal is that people need to have place to come, a safetypes place springaand allowed numerous of to come and a place with meetbusinesses to reopen. ings,” Wade said. “The excuse is, The statefirecently switchedthat to color ‘I couldn’t nd a meeting was identifiers — levels blue, yellow and open. I just couldn’t find one.’ Well, orangeopen ratherfrom than Wednesday numbered levels — to we’re night prior to Thanksgiving and it’ll end avoid confusion. Until Nov. 17, level red at midnight on Thanksgiving. You’ll meant a stay-at-home order. Now, level be able to find a meeting.” red — “severe risk” —plan is thetosecondWade said they’ll have meetings every hour, as well as a

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Jacquelyn “Jackie” Mae Detwiler of Fort Lupton passed away peacefully at her son’s home October 23rd. Jackie was born in Denver on March 15, 1956, to John and Shirley Heartso. She married and was blessed with three children: Nathan, Kourtney and Taryn. Jackie’s hobbies included fast cars, camping, fishing, boating and golfing. She excelled at it all! Jackie worked at Purifoy Chevrolet in Fort Lupton for 36 years. Her greatest passion in life was her

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Mitchell was born in 2006 and adopted by Rachel. He was well known for his tender heart and deep love for his family, as well as being a remarkably big cat who would happily fill your arms or lap for hours. He was a connoisseur of treats feline and human. He is painfully missed by his mom KALLSEN

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She is survived by her brother, Nick Kallsen; sister, Bonnie Arnold (Dale); nieces/nephews, Tonya Griess (Gordon), Troy Arnold (Tammy), Kyle Arnold (Joanna), Amy McIntyre (Jason), Terry Kallsen (Janette); great nieces/nephews, Shilah, Kacie (Beau), Wyatt, Caylin, Blaine, Dustin, Grace, LarriLou has held several jobs in her lifetime Bristol, Remington; great-great niece, Penny; but the one that stands out the most is her job great-great nephew, Henry; friend, Mark with The Colorado Thoroughbred Breeders Alpers, and his daughter Lindsey Alpers; and Association. She was the Executive Director granddaughters, Jessica, Hailey, Makayla and and Secretary for CTBA the past 23 years and Amanda Alpers. considered the horseman part of her extended She is preceded in death by her parents, family. She always went above and beyond for Clyde and Pearlie Kallsen; son, Joey Kallsen; her job and did so with a smile on her face. brother, Terry Kallsen; sister in-law, Gloria Wherever she went, she knew no strangers Kallsen; great nephew, Garret Arnold; along and made a lasting impression on everyone with many other family members. who met her. Recitation of the Rosary was Friday, One of Larrilou’s proudest moments in her November 19, 2021, at 10:30 AM, followed life was becoming the mother to her son, Joey. by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM, It was just the two of them until he passed all at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin away in March of 1999. When Joey was Mary Catholic Church, in Welby, Colorado. growing up, she made sure that everything Interment followed at Elmwood Cemetery, in they did was always an adventure and fun. Brighton, Colorado. Apart from becoming a mom, she took her Memorials may be made in LarriLou’s role as Grammy and Aunt very seriously. All her nieces (Great), nephews (Great), and now name to the Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation, 13123 E. 16th Ave., Box 045, great-great, can agree that being with Aunt Aurora, Colorado 80045; online, www. LouLou or Grammy, would involve lots of supportchildrenscolorado.org/. smiles and laughter. She was the happiest Tabor Funeral Home, Brighton, Colorado anytime her granddaughters, family, or handled arrangements. Disney was involved. LarriLou was born in Denver, Colorado, on November 4, 1956, to Clyde and Pearlie Kallsen. She was the youngest of four siblings. LarriLou grew up and lived her life in Brighton, Colorado. She attended Brighton High School and was part of the class of 1975.

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Starting the season A listing of holiday events and celebrations STAFF REPORT

Friday, Dec. 3 Thornton Santa Calling registration deadline: Dec. 3 is the last day to sign up their youngsters to have the Santa Claus call between 6 and 8 p.m. Dec. 14 through 16, specifying a date and rough time for the call and providing some information about their child — name, age, address, brothers and sisters, favorite things, pet names, what they want for Christmas and how they’ve been behaving. One of Thornton’s volunteer elves will call, putting Santa — or one of his helpers — on the line when they’re ready. Noel Northglenn 2021: It’s Northglenn’s traditional holiday celebration in a brand new space! The City of Northglenn kicks off the holiday celebration at the Parsons entrance of the new Northglenn Recreation Center at 1 E. Memorial Parkway., from 5 to 8 p.m. Kids can visit Santa and have their picture taken or enjoy some holiday songs with Mrs. Claus and her elves. There will be free pizza and treats like cookies and hot chocolate, free books (while supplies last), carriage rides. The band Animal Farm will be performing indoors at the Parson’s Theater, with 30-minute shows at the quarter past the hour. Elves

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will be on hand leading holiday hula hooping and there will be other surprises. Saturday, Dec. 4 Olde Fashioned Christmas: Northglenn’s Stonehocker Farmhouse, 10950 Fox Run Parkway, will host the annual celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Enjoy holiday music from local performers, baked goods, crafts, gifts and stockingstuffers and photos with Santa Claus.

Fort Lupton Winterfest and Holiday Craft Bazaar: Fort Lupton opens the holidays with a series of free events. Start at the library and end up at the Recreation Center. Santa Claus will be on hand from 10 a.m. to noon for Cookies and Cocoa with Santa at the Fort Lupton Public School and Library, 425 S. Denver Ave. The celebration moves to the Recreation Center, at 203 S. Harrison Ave. for a holiday bazaar from noon to 5 p.m. There will be a chili dinner fundraiser from 4-7 p.m., carriage

rides, a performance by the Legacy School of Dance and the community Christmas tree lighting at 5:30 p.m. Brighton Winter Festival: Activities will be 2-4:30 p.m. clustered around Main Street Creatives, 36 S. Main St., featuring a Teddy Bear and Friends Tree and Santa Comes to Town, face painting and plenty of food trucks. The celebration moves to Founder’s Plaza at 5 p.m. with a performance by acapella group FACE, followed by the Christmas tree lighting. Westminster Holiday Lights: The city of Westminster kicks off the countdown to Christmas at 5:30 p.m. with the annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony at City Hall, 4800 W. 92nd Ave. in Westminster come see the magical wonderland of lights, complete with holiday music, hot chocolate, cookies and visit from Santa Claus. There will be a fullsized sleigh and miniature train for photos, a bonfire and a hayride to complete the event. Free of charge, sponsored by St. Anthony North Health Campus. Sunday, Dec. 5 Hanukka Eighth night: Come see the first eight lights of the Westminster grand menorah lit between 4-6 p.m. at the Orchard Town Center Square, 14697 Delaware St. Westminster -- next to the Rock Bottom Restaurant and the AMC Theaters. The event features Hanukka music and sing-alongs, doughnuts, hot latkes and cocoa, and prizes.

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into the permit,” though they want state health officials to revise the draft even lower than the national EPA standard of 70 parts per trillion in drinking water, said Becca Curry, Colorado policy advocate for Earthjustice. “I’ve asked my colleagues around the nation for any other refinery that has a PFAS limit put into the permit, and I can’t find one,” Curry said. PFAS readings in Suncor discharge water have risen well above 1,000 parts per trillion, state officials said. Water quality officials detailing the proposed requirements in the permit said they have listened to neighbors living near Suncor and to advocates demanding more accountability for the refinery, which has logged numerous air and water violations for decades. “We feel it is a more protective permit than exists today. And we’re very proud of that,” said Nicole Rowan, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s state water quality director. A Suncor spokeswoman said Nov. 16, “We will take time to review the details in the draft water permit and follow the established permit renewal process.” Now that the draft permit renewal is released to the public, the state extended the usual comment period. After that closes, state staff must then research and respond to the comments. The water quality division is likely to issue a final permit a few months into 2022. Permits last for five years, but are often extended after expiring because state staff has been limited for the most complex permits. Suncor’s air pollution permits are also under review by the health department’s Air Quality Control Division, which has not yet released its responses to public comments. In the new water discharge permit, the state said it is looking for the following changes at Suncor: • More intensive monitoring of benzene-tainted groundwater at the site. A clay barrier is supposed to keep the hazardous material from Sand Creek, which runs past the refinery and quickly empties into the South Platte River.

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• Limits for 50 chemicals the state has now added to monitoring requirements for Suncor’s new permit. • First-time monitoring of hazardous chemicals leaking into the Burlington irrigation ditch that flows north into Barr Lake and supplies water to north metro communities. If chemicals are discovered, Suncor will have to line the Burlington ditch to protect drinking water. • Closed-circuit TV exploration and monitoring of old pipe and reservoir systems throughout the sprawling plant as part of an “all-asset” review alerting state officials to older, potentially forgotten hazards. • Text warnings to neighboring communities when hazardous spills threaten water, similar to a system for air pollution breeches Suncor instituted after past negotiations with the state.

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• PFAS monitoring weekly at the major “outfalls” of production water and stormwater from Suncor property into Sand Creek. Suncor will be held to the EPA’s national guidelines of less than 70 parts per trillion in discharges. State officials added that the EPA is amid a major PFAS review and could tighten those standards, which the state would then follow. Conservation groups are especially excited about the PFAS monitoring, which they say is one of the first efforts by the state to count the dangerous pollution and hold one industrial site accountable for runoff. Environmental groups have analyzed EPA databases showing that Colorado may have far more sites contaminated by PFAS than any other state. Chemicals from the PFAS family — there are thousands of variations — have been used for decades in firefighting foam at hazardous sites like Suncor, as well as countless consumer and industrial products advertising nonstick coatings or lubricating properties. They easily permeate into groundwater and don’t degrade over time. Removing them from drinking water supplies

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is expensive. While federal and state officials are still establishing safe human consumption limits for PFAS, the EPA says studies show the chemicals cause “reproductive and developmental, liver and kidney, and immunological effects in laboratory animals,” as well as tumors. High cholesterol levels in those exposed are also common impacts. State officials said they believe PFAS firefighting foam used in the past by Suncor — and still stored on site, according to the state — has contributed to “highly contaminated” groundwater under and around the facility. During the public comment period, said water division permits section manager Meg Parish, “one of the big questions we’re asking folks is, are these the right limits? We could change these limits in response to public comment.” 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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potluck supper, games to play and opportunities to just sit and talk. Tradition The chapter has been the same location for 45 years, Wade said, at 147 S. 2nd Place in downtown Brighton. The chapter’s website, www.brighton1aa.org, has become increasingly more important since COVID. Members added a camera and screen to the meeting space during the COVID lockdowns, allowing them to continue to offer meetings via the Zoom networking platform. They host regular meetings at noon Mondays through Saturdays and 7:30 p.m. every day, with special 6 p.m. meetings Mondays and Thursdays and at 10 a.m. Sundays. “What happens over the holidays, people relapse,” Wade said. “They’re by themselves or they’re lonely. But these Alcothons, we have a meeting every hour on the hour. And we’ll take it a step further. If they need a meeting, we’ll have a meeting. There will be food, and we’ll have music if they want to listen to music and play games if that’s what they want. Whoever comes, we want to give them a place.” He doesn’t expect people will stay there the whole time. “Then there’s the situation where you’re at your brother’s house and everyone is drinking,” he said. “If your sobriety is strong, it may not matter. But if your sobriety is weak, it really matters. This gives you an opportunity to break away for a little while and just get some peace.” Thanksgiving has always been a tradition at the Brighton branch, he said. “We’ve always had the Thanksgiving potluck up here,” Wade said. “Last year was the first time ever we missed it. We’ve had a Thanksgiving meeting with people bringing in food and sides and, as soon as the meeting is over, it’s game on. It’s food to no end.” He doesn’t expect that to change, although the holiday will be a bit more formal. At least two members of the chapter, a man and a woman, will be on hand at all times. “In AA, men work with men and women work with women,” Wade

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NEWS BRIEFS 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. 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/

able for purchase. Call 303-659-7103.

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 303-286-6801.

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 in pursuing higher education. Students and families will be able to chat with colleges, trade schools and apprentice programs, view financial aid presentations in both English and Spanish, and check out local scholarships. Call 303-565-2000.

Holiday bazaar The Adams County Historical Society’s annual holiday bazaar fundraiser runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at Riverdale Regional Park 9755 Henderson Road. It features handcrafted items in 260 booths. Admission is $3 (cash only). Kids under 14 get in free, and parking is free. Food will be avail-

Toys for Tots Phil Doerner, a local Edward Jones financial advisor, is supporting the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program by using his office as a dropoff location for this year’s toy drive, according to a press statement. Local residents may help needy children in the area by bringing in a new, unwrapped toy to the office, 725 E Bridge St, Suite A, during regular business hours through Dec. 10. Monetary gifts cannot be accepted. “With the holiday season around the corner, we are all getting ready for the festivities,” Doerner said. “And as this is the season of giving, now is a great time to remember the less fortunate in our community.”

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chairs, power scooters and electric wheelchairs available. To find the closest facility to you visit www.va.gov/find-locations. Qualified Listeners also need volunteers to drive veterans to and from appointments, run errands for veterans who cannot get out, handyman services, help administer veteran and family resource guide inventory in local libraries and veterans to be trained to become qualified listeners. Call 720-600-0860.

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/70316b05422c4 48492c51da0f0e0fd86/ to sign up.

COVID-19 testing Here’s where you can receive a test for COVID-19: Brighton Advanced Urgent Care, 2801 Purcell St. Call 303-659-9700 or visit https://advurgent.com/locations/brighton/ Brighton Salud, 1860 Egbert St. Testing is available on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Visit https:// www.saludclinic.org/covid-testing Fort Lupton Salud, 1115 Second St. Testing is available on Tuesday and Thursday. Call 303-697-2583 or visit https://www.saludclinic.org/covidtesting online.

Legal self-help clinic The Access to Justice Committee hosts a free, legal self-help clinic from 2 to 3:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month. The program is for those who don’t have legal representation and need help navigating through legal issues. Volunteer attorneys are available to discuss such topics as family law, civil litigation, property and probate law. Call 303-405-3298 and ask for the Legal Self-Help Clinic at least 24 hours in advance. Help for vets Qualified Listeners, a veteran and family resource hub serving northern Colorado and southern Wyoming, has a number of power

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Adams City Boys basketball Nov. 27: @Bear Creek, 1 p.m. Nov. 30: @Aurora Central, 7 p.m. Dec. 3: Thornton, 7 p.m. Dec. 8, 10-11: @Skyline tournament Dec. 16: Bruce Randolph, 7 p.m. Dec. 17: Roosevelt, 7 p.m. Jan. 5: DSST-Conservatory Green, 7 p.m. Jan. 7: Far NE Warriors, 7 p.m. Jan. 14: Denver Waldorf, 7 p.m. Jan. 19: @Skyview, 7 p.m. Jan. 20: @Vista Peak, 7 p.m. Jan. 22: @Denver West, 11:30 a.m. Jan. 24: Rangeview, 7 p.m. Jan. 27: @Prairie View, 7 p.m. Feb. 1: Gateway, 7 p.m. Feb. 4: @Brighton, 7 p.m. Feb. 7: Northglenn, 7 p.m. Feb. 10: @Hinkley, 7 p.m. Feb. 11: @Ponderosa, 7 p.m. Feb. 16: Westminster, 7 p.m. Feb. 18: @JFK: , 7 p.m. Girls basketball Nov. 30: Aurora Central, 7 p.m. Dec. 7: @Silver Creek, 7 p.m. Dec. 9: @Legend, 7 p.m. Dec. 14-15: Skyview tournament Dec. 17: @Rock Canyon, 5:30 p.m. Jan. 5: @DSST-Green Valley Ranch, 6 p.m. Jan. 7: Far NE Warriors, 5;30 p.m. Jan. 10: Arvada West, 7 p.m. Jan. 11: Overland, 7 p.m. Jan. 13: Northfield, 7 p.m. Jan. 18: Gateway, 7 p.m. Jan. 20: Vista Peak, 7 p.m. Jan. 22: Denver West, 11:30 a.m. Jan. 24: @Rangeview, 7 p.m. Jan. 27: Prairie View, 7 p.m. Feb. 1: @Gateway, 7 p.m. Feb. 4: Brighton, 7 p.m. Feb. 7: @Northglenn, 7 p.m. Feb. 10: Hinkley: , 7 p.m. Feb. 16: @Westminster, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18: JFK, 1 p.m. Girls swimming Dec. 2: Westminster, 4 p.m. Dec. 9: Gateway, 4:30 p.m. Dec. 16: Aurora Central/North-

glenn, 4 p.m. Jan. 6: Westminster, Brighton , 5 p.m. @Brighton HS Jan. 13: Aurora Central, 4:30 p.m. Jan. 20: Westminster/Rangeview, 5 p.m. @Rangeview Jan. 27: Gateway/Hinkley, 4:30 p.m. Feb. 4: EMAC meet Feb. 15: State 5A meet @Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center, East 136th Ave. and Holly St. Wrestling Dec. 4: Adams City Invitational Dec. 11: @Ron Granieri Invitational Dec. 17-18: @Reno, Nevada Jan. 8: @Gary Ramstetter Invitational : Alamosa Jan. 12: Poudre Jan. 20: @Monarch Jan. 21-22: @Top of the Rockies Centaurus High School Jan. 26: @Prairie View Jan. 29: @Westminster tournament Feb. 3: EMAC meet, TBA Feb. 11-12: Regionals Feb. 17-19: State 5A wrestling tournament Ball Arena Prairie View High School Boys basketball Nov.30: Mountain Range, 7 p.m. Dec. 1: @Eaglecrest, 7 p.m. Dec. 2-4: @Highlands Ranch tournament Dec. 7: Riverdale Ridge, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 9: Broomfield, 7 p.m. Dec. 11: @Centaurus: Jan. 4: @Silver Creek, 7 p.m. Jan. 8: @Pomona, 1 p.m. Jan. 11: Pueblo West, 7 p.m. Jan. 18: Mountain View, 7 p.m. Jan. 20: Gateway, 7 p.m. Jan. 22: @Aurora Central, 1 p.m. Jan. 24: @Hinkley, 7 p.m. Jan. 27: Adams City, 7 p.m. Feb. 1: @Rangeview, 7 p.m. Feb. 8: @Westminster, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10: Vista Peak, 7 p.m. Feb. 14: Brighton Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle,

Prairie View’s Dominic Marrujo pulls up for a jumper against Elizabeth’s Alex Ranslem during the first half of of a match last year. FILE PHOTO

Denver Feb. 15: Northglenn, 7 p.m. Feb. 18: @Brighton, 7 p.m. Girls basketball Nov.30: @Mountain Range, 7 p.m. Dec. 2-4: Prairie View tournament Dec. 7: Riverdale Ridge, 5 p.m. Dec. 9-11: @Steamboat Springs tournament Dec. 14: @Overland, 7 p.m. Dec. 16: Legend, 7 p.m. Dec. 18: Arvada West, 1 p.m. Jan. 8: Eaglecrest, 1 p.m. Jan. 18: @Mountain View, 7 p.m. Jan. 20: @Gateway, 7 p.m. Jan. 24: Hinkley: , 7 p.m. Jan. 26: @Columbine, 7 p.m. Jan. 27: @Adams City, 7 p.m. Feb. 1: Rangeview, 7 p.m. Feb. 8: Westminster, 7 p.m. Feb. 10: @Vista Peak, 7 p.m. Feb. 14: Brighton: Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver Feb. 15: @Northglenn, 7 p.m.

Feb. 18: Brighton, 7 p.m. Wrestling Dec. 2: @Legacy, 5 p.m. Dec. 4: Adams County tourney Adams City High School Dec. 8: Broomfield, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 17-18: @Northern Colorado Christmas tournament University of Northern Colorado Jan. 7: @Colfax Smack Down Dec. enver East High School Jan. 13: @Jefferson, 6 p.m. Jan. 15: @Arvada West Invitational Jan. 19: Brighton, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 22: @Northglenn Invitational Jan. 25: Boulder: , 6:30 p.m. Jan. 26: Quadrangular at PVHS, 5 p.m. Jan. 29: @Westminster Feb. 2: EMAC pool match, 6 p.m. Feb. 11-12: Regionals Feb. 17: State 5A tournament, Ball Arena

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Second team: Alison Martinez, BHS, Janae Hernandez, PVHS Honorable mention: Mariah Nady, BHS, Kyla Humphreys (RRHS), Belle Bencivenga, PVHS, and Madyson Ortiz (RRHS) Coach of the year: Paula Seifried, BHS

SPORTS BRIEFS Softball honors Riverdale Ridge’s Sydnee Fordham made first-team, all-state among class 4A players in voting through the Colorado High School Activities Association, MaxPreps and ColoradoPreps.com. Aubree Davis was an honorablemention choice, as was Sienna Mullin. In class 5A. Prairie View’s Lily Baeza and Samantha Skinner, together with Brighton’s Sydney Rodriguez were honorable-mention choices. Football Riverdale Ridge High School’s R.J. Holliday was chosen to play in this year’s Blue-Grey All-American Bowl in Tampa Friday, Dec. 10, at Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium. Volleyball Brighton High School volleyball player Bo French was among 90 high-school seniors selected to take part in the Colorado Coaches of Girls Sports all-state game at Fossil

Ridge High School Nov. 21. The participants come from all five enrollment-based classifications in the state. Softball coaching change Prairie View’s Mark Gonzales stepped down as coach of the ThunderHawks. “It’s time,” he said during a letterof-intent ceremony at the school Nov. 11. Gonzales coached the T-Haws for nine seasons. PVHS made the regional playoffs seven times and advanced to the state tournament in 2017. He compiled a record of 140-55-1. Youth soccer FC Brighton plans to run an indoor soccer clinic through the Brighton Recreation Center this winter. The club team will provide the coaches. Sessions run from Nov. 30 through Dec. 16. Five- through 8-year-olds meet Tuesdays from 5;15 to 6:15 p.m. Nine- to 12-year-olds meet at the

Softball Here’s a list of the all-conference honorees from Riverdale Ridge, Brighton and Prairie View high schools: First team: Sydney Rodriguez, Brighton High (EMAC player of the year), Sydnee Fordham, Riverdale Ridge High School (Longs Peak Conference player of the year, selection for CCGS all-state game), Lily Baeza (Prairie View), Gabby Rodriguez, BHS, Sam Skinner, PVHS, Sienna Mullin, RRHS (selection for CCGS all-state game, Kasey Dean, BHS, (EMAC pitcher of the year), Zoey Gallegos, PVHS (all-state pitcher for Colorado Coaches of Girls Sports all-star game), Emma Hodnet, RRHS, Aubree Davis, RRHS, Brylyn Haddick, BHS, and Brynn Trujillo, RRHS

Soccer Here are the all-Eastern Metro Athletic Conference soccer players for this sesason. First team: Esau Perez, PVHS, and Ayden Grace, PVHS Second team: Christian Melendez, BHS, Nathaniel Cabrera, PVHS, Jon Marc Messersmith, BHS, Luis Garcia, PVHS, Moises Aguirre, BHS, Ismail Arregiuin, PVHS, Owen Woodrford, BHS, and Thomas Berlinski, PVHS. College softball Riverdale Ridge’s Sienna Mullin signed her national letter of intent to continue playing at Fort Lewis College in Durango.

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Public Notices call Marley 303-566-4123 Legals City and County PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC COMMENT REVIEW PERIOD & PUBLIC HEARING DRAFT PY 2020 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) NOTICE is given that a draft of the PY 2020 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the City of Commerce City (C3) will be available for a 15-day public review period. Notice is also given that there will be a public hearing to review the draft CAPER report. The CAPER reports on accomplishments and expenditures for the city’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). CDBG funded activities include housing rehabilitation, public services for low- and moderate-income households, and public improvements in C3. The PY 2020 CAPER reports on the program from October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. Public Comment Period: A draft of the PY 2020 CAPER will be available to review from December 5 – 20, 2021 and can be downloaded from the city’s website at http://www.c3gov. com/cdbg Public comment regarding the draft CAPER can be submitted in the following ways: • By Mail or Delivery: Commerce City Civic Center, 7887 E. 60th Avenue, Commerce City, CO 80022 • Via E-Mail: tjones@c3gov.com

Hereinafter called the “Contractor”, for and on account of the Contract: “Turnberry Neighborhood Park Skate Park”, Project Number 2021-PRG-002, hereinafter called the “Project,” for the City of Commerce City, Colorado. 1. Any person or entity who has an unpaid claim against the said project, for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor, or any of his sub-contractors, in or about the performance of said work, may at any time up to and including said time and date of such final settlement, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claims. 2. All such claims shall be filed with the City of Commerce City, Tony Jaramillo, Parks, Capital Projects Manager at 13905 E. 112th Ave. Commerce City CO 80022. 3. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such a statement prior to such final settlement will relieve the City of Commerce City from any and all liability for such claim. City of Commerce City, Colorado Parks, Recreation and Golf Tony Jaramillo Parks, Capital Projects Manager (303) 289-8166 Legal Notice No. CCX396 First Publication: November 23, 2021 Last Publication: November 30, 2021 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice is hereby given that the following ordinances were introduced on first reading on the 15th 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

Public Hearing: A public hearing will be held at a regularly schedule City Council meeting on December 20, 2021 at 6:00 PM. City Council meetings are held at the Civic Center at 7887 E 60th Ave., Commerce City, CO 80022. Meetings are also broadcast online and on local Channel 8. Visit c3gov.com/council for how to access the public hearing and instructions on how to comment at virtual meetings.

Ordinance 2357 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2021 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,800 FOR THE BULLETPROOF VEST PROGRAM IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF.

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Ordinance 2358 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2143 TO INCREASE THE AUTHORIZED TOTAL EXPENDITURE AMOUNT FOR THE LEASING OF VEHICLES UNDER THE CITY’S MASTER LEASE PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH ENTERPRISE FLEET MANAGEMENT

Legal Notice No. CCX390 First Publication: November 23, 2021 Last Publication: November 23, 2021 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that on or after the December 10, 2021, at 8:00 AM local time, final settlement shall be made by the City of Commerce City, Colorado with: Hallmark Inc. 5085 Harlan St. Denver CO 80212

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 BY: Jordan Roberts, Deputy City Clerk Legal Notice No. CCX393 First Publication: November 23, 2021 Last Publication: November 23, 2021 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

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PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice is hereby given that the following ordinance was introduced on first reading on the 15th day of November 2021, by the Commerce City E-470 Commercial Area General Improvement District 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 ECAGID-016-21 – AN ORDINANCE INCLUDING PORTIONS OF CERTAIN LANDS GENERALLY KNOWN AS REUNION COMMERCIAL CENTER GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF E 104TH AVE AND TOWER ROAD INTO THE E-470 COMMERCIAL AREA GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT. Copies of said ordinances 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 THE COMMERCE CITY E-470 COMMERCIAL AREA GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BY: Jordan Roberts, Deputy Secretary Legal Notice No. CCX395 First Publication: November 23, 2021 Last Publication: November 23, 2021 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 29-1-108 and 109, C.R.S., that proposed budgets have been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Settler’s Crossing Metropolitan District Nos. 1 and 2 (the “Districts”) for the ensuing year of 2022. The necessity may also arise for the amendment of the 2021 budgets of the Districts. Copies of the proposed 2022 budgets and 2021 amended budgets (if appropriate) are on file in the office of the District’s Accountant, Simmons & Wheeler, P.C., 304 Inverness Way South, Suite 490, Englewood, CO 80112, where same are available for public inspection. Such proposed 2022 budgets and 2021 amended budgets will be considered at special meetings of the Districts to be held on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. via telephone conference. TO ATTEND THIS MEETING, CALL IN TO THE CONFERENCE BRIDGE AT 1-888-875-1833 AND WHEN PROMPTED, DIAL IN THE PASSCODE: 619715. Any interested elector within the Districts may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2022 budgets or the 2021 amended budgets, inspect the 2022 budgets and the 2021 amended budgets and file or register any objections thereto. SETTLER’S CROSSING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 2 /s/ Paula J. Williams McGEADY BECHER P.C. Attorneys for the Districts Legal Notice No. CCX391 First Publication: November 23, 2021 Last Publication: November 23, 2021 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

2355 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 1-3003 AND 3-2103 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A MINIMUM $500 PENALTY FOR LITTERING AND IMPROPER DUMPING. Copies of said ordinances are on file in the Office of the City Clerk, City of Commerce City, 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 BY: Jordan D. Roberts, Deputy City Clerk Legal Notice No. CCX394 First Publication: November 23, 2021 Last Publication: November 23, 2021 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

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Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AS TO AMENDED 2021 BUDGET AND PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed 2022 budget has been submitted to the EAGLE CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT for the fiscal year 2022. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, in Greenwood Village, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a special meeting of the Eagle Creek Metropolitan District to be held at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. If necessary, an amended 2021 budget will be filed in the office of the accountant and open for public inspection for consideration at the special meeting of the Board. The meeting will be held at the Belle Creek Family Center, 10693 Belle Creek Boulevard, Henderson, Colorado. Any interested elector within the Eagle Creek Metropolitan District may inspect the amended and proposed budgets and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the amended 2021 budget and proposed 2022 budget.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice is hereby given that the following ordinances passed on second and final reading on the 15th day of November 2021, by the City Council of Commerce City, Colorado and will be in full force and effect five days after this publication.

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Metro Districts Budget Hearings Public Notice NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET AND 2021 BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2022 has been submitted to the Sand Creek Metropolitan District (“District”). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held 8:30 a.m. on December 3, 2021 via telephone conference callin no. (646) 813-3054, passcode: 12693975570#. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2021 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed 2022 budget and the amended 2021 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at 100 Saint Paul Street, Suite 300, Denver, Colorado. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2022 budget and the amended 2021 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto. SAND CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Mike Serra, Board Secretary Legal Notice No. CCX397 First Publication: November 23, 2021

Passcode: 544568 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: EAGLE CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ SETER & VANDER WALL, P.C. Attorneys for the District Legal Notice No. CCX388 First Publication: November 23, 2021 Last Publication: November 23, 2021 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Notice to Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Michael Ronald Gallegos, a/k/a Michael R. Gallegos, Deceased, Case No. 2021PR30825 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court, County of Adams, Colorado on or before December 23, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Carolina Martha Gallegos, Personal Representative c/o Siffring Law Office 2000 Wadsworth Blvd., #157 Lakewood, CO 80214 Legal Notice No. CCX380 First Publication: November 16, 2021 Last Publication: November 30, 2021 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

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Help Wanted SEASONAL TAX PROFESSIONAL JAN - APRIL 2022 Small but busy, seasonal Northglenn Income Tax Preparation Service is seeking experienced Tax Professionals to join our team. We believe in serving our clients well and having fun in the process. Preferred candidate would have 2-5 years tax preparation experience. Must be able to pass background check. Contact info: Kendra@ northglenntax.com

Heavy Equipment Mechanic Keller North America is looking for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic who will work with ﬂeet vehicles, custom equipment used in heavy foundation construction. Job description includes inspecting, maintaining and repairing all types of custom heavy equipment. Troubleshooting problems, welding, disassembling and reassembling of basic hydraulic systems. Repair and maintenance of drilling equipment. Required skills include – welding and hydraulics. A high level of attention to safety protocols. A solid knowledge of operation and maintenance of heavy equipment, and skills in the care and use of hand and power tools. Ideally the candidate will have adequate computer skills. Some travel required. Please send resume to RGempler@ keller-na.com

Controller This full-time position is responsible for recording, analyzing, reconciliation, and maintenance of all financial records of the institution in an automated environment. For full announcement and to apply, visit: https://morgancc.applicantpro.com/jobs/1994226.html. For questions call 970-542-3130. EOE.

Title III STEM Program Positions

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

Project Director 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.

Program Outreach Coordinator

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Chemical Operator-Entry Level Starting hourly wage $17.50-$23.00, depending on experience. Rotating shifts. No experience necessary-forklift knowledge, O DVERTISE mechanical skills, basic math a plus. Hiring on a 3-month probation period with on-the-job training. ALL

T A C Benefits include medical and sick pay after probation period, 401(k) 303-566-4100 and vacation after 1 yr.

APPLY IN PERSON Mon – Fri 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Chemical & Metal Industries Inc., 23465 ChemTech Ave, Hudson, CO 80642. Help Wanted

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Property Maintenance Assistant

Lead and Assistant Teachers

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

Join us for refreshments at our Open House Job Fair for two new ECE HighPointe Academy Centers! December 1 & 2 from 9:00am – 6:00pm at 7326 S Gartrell Road, Aurora, CO 80016. Hiring Lead and Assistant Teachers! Mention this ad for a $10 gift card just in time for the holidays! And be registered for $350 cash raffel! We offer competitive compensation and beneﬁts including medical, dental, vision, 401k with match and many other options!

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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 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. Help Wanted

Looking for a rewarding career instead of just another job? The electrical trade is looking for you and Wayne’s Electric is hiring! We are looking for entry level apprentices to learn the trade. You must pass a background check, have reliable transportation, a positive attitude and great work ethic. Weekly pay, great benefit package, electrical schooling assistance program. Please contact lori@waynes-electric.com for an application or call our office at 303-659-7481.

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