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Jake Marsing, left, handles the play by play for the Warriors’ walk-off win against Berthoud April 14. His engineer is Hayden Delier. PHOTO BY STEVE SMITH
Frederick High School students learn about all things broadcast journalism
cover road games next year. Faculty advisor Jake Marsing wants to add in-school newscasts, as well. Before taking his teaching job at FHS (he teaches social studies), Marsing worked in sports radio in two markets, including Denver. He covered college football, the Denver BY STEVE SMITH Nuggets and the Denver Broncos. SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM “I’m teaching them based on what I learned,” Marsing said. the camera. A Behind long line ofmic. carsBehind outsideathe city of Brighton’s rapid testing site“The at rest is trial and error.” Setting up streams and the behindRiverdale Regional Park. The site has had to close early many days in recent the-scenes pieces that go into on-air weeks due to high demand. Adams County’s test positivity rate Air time14-day in all forms efforts. For now, the focus is Department. on sports, Those of broadcast was 15.9 facets percent, as of Nov. jour17, according to Tri-County Health much to thewere delight of four memnalism and others are available to positivity Brighton and Commerce City’s test rates both higher than bers of the class, including Zach students who are taking part in 13 percent. Forty-five people in Brighton and 29 in Commerce City have Wartner, who also pitches on the a twice-weekly class at Frederick died from COVID-19 related health issues. To limitbaseball the spread of COVID-19, Warriors’ team. High School. “I joinedthat because it was basedand on efatThe leaststudent-run 15 countiesplay-by-play moved to tighter restrictions prohibits indoor sports,” Wartner said. “I’ve done fort broadcast some 30 home games personal gatherings. color commentary so far. I like to in football, basketball and baseball talk. I like to talk to new people. I on the internet. There weren’t any was nervous at first, but it’s become live streams. The first effort at girls routine now. I even didBelen play byWard play soccer was due to take place April Photo by of a basketball game.” 21. Athletic director Ty Gordon said Khloe Gould is not interested in the hope is to expand the program to
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being on the air. She’s more at home behind the scenes. “I’ve loved the class from the first day,” said the FHS freshman. “I’ve learned a lot .. how to set up a broadcast, how to take it down, how to set up a tripod, how to set up a stream. It’s a top priority.” Hayden Delier doesn’t want much to with theBy on-air either. But if Ellispiece Arnold it’s cameras, Delier is right there. Colorado Community “On-mic? No,” he said.Media “I’m not super comfortable with it. I’ve As Denver metro counties learned to tell a story and continue to get to inch closerangles. to local Our stay-at-home orders different basketball team a pretty goodofseason (it under had Colorado’s system coronavirusmade the Final Four for the fi rst related restrictions, the state announced time since 1956). We were able to add a new level of rules prohibits more depthto ourthat story by notindoor makdining and personal gatherings — a the ing it about interviews but about changeasthat applies to the majority of the team a whole.” Josh Bailey hasand done color com- in Denver metro area many counties mentary and play by play for basketother regions. ball games this season. state’s COVID-19 dial, which “IThe was nervous, thinking I washas
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While local counties’ clerks and recorders say they are still taking steps to unravel false claims of widespread election fraud two years after the 2020 presidential election and ahead of the June primaries, they are also on the lookout for potential cyberattacks after warnings from President Joe Biden that such attacks are increasingly likely. “It’s definitely nerve-wracking, but something that we are starting to get used to,” Adams County Clerk and Recorder Josh Zygielbaum said. “It’s the world we live in now, and we do everything we can to protect the system and to protect ourselves andisour workers and based our voters.” county required to follow on the The threat level severity of cybersecurity a county’s local virus spread. is similar to past elections, or Thethe dialworst-case grew out of the state’s safer-atscenarios election home — theprepared policy thatfor, came after offiorder ces have metro the area statewide stay-at-home order this clerks said. is nonumerous questiontypes rightof spring“There and allowed now, every agency is indicating businesses to reopen. that the risk of Russian initiated The state recently threats switchedhas to color cyber security inidentifiers — levels blue, yellow andClerk creased,” Jefferson County orange than numbered levelssaid. — to andrather Recorder George Stern But Stern said “long before avoid confusion. Until Nov. 17, level red we ahad internal order. threats to our meant stay-at-home Now, level elections,” cybersecurity and the red security — “severeofrisk” — is the secondelection from foreign SEE ATTACKS, P6
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Clifford James Haffner was born on January 23rd, 1937 in Hudson, Colorado and went to be with the lord on April 20th, 2022 in Lafayette, Colorado. He was the second of 5 kids to Fred and Dorothy Haffner and grew up in Hudson until 1942 when his father passed away. The family then moved to Chula Vista, California where his mom worked in an airplane factory during World War II. After a while they moved back to the Hudson area where Cliff attended Hudson High School where he lettered in both football and basketball until he graduated in 1955. He soon attended college in Greeley before going locomotive engineering school in Pueblo. Later in life, Cliff served in the Army and the National Guard as a cryptographer. In 1963 he married Marilyn Seargent and had three kids; Tami, Bryan, and Brad Haffner. Over the years he worked for Western Electric, Hutchison Homes, and AT&T. In the late 80’s he married Vikki Cooper and they resided in Granby, Colorado, raising cattle on the Barner Ranch. Cliff enjoyed horseback riding, farming,
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and tinkering in the shop. There wasn’t anything he couldn’t hammer or weld back together. His favorite reading material was the Fence Post, and if he wasn’t in the house watching old westerns he was outside fixing or breaking something. A fond memory from the family is going to grandpa’s house for Oreos and a Coke with a welcome line of “Hey kid, what do ya know?”.
Celebration of life will be held 10:30 am, Saturday, May 7, 2022 at Parker United Methodist Church, 11805, S. Pine Dr. Parker, CO 80134. Graveside Service, Roselawn Cemetery. Visit bohlenderfuneralchapel.com to send condolences and read Betty’s full obituary.
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May 9, 1948 - March 11, 2022
He is survived by daughter Tami Puccini (Terry), son Bryan Haffner (Kelly), grandchildren Amanda Daoud (Rasool), Zach Houston (Alejandra), Abigail Haffner (Joel), Giovanni Puccini, and Dillon Haffner. Great Grandchildren Jeffrey, Emilia, and Russell.
Jose Calletano Padilla, J.C., was born on June 9, 1948 in Las Vegas New Mexico, and passed away on March 11, 2022. The seventh child of Pedro and Conferina Padilla, he was raised in Brighton Colorado. He is preceded in death by his parents, Pedro and Conferina, his brother Joseph, sisters Mary Ann and Emma Padilla. He is survived by his son Joseph Curtis Padilla (Brittany), grandchildren Janessa, Brooke, Kaulin and Jameson, his siblings Victor Padilla (Irene), Polly Clifford, Gil Padilla, Beth Verdeal and Linda LeBallister.
Funeral Service is scheduled for Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 11:00 a.m., Tabor Funeral Home Chapel, Brighton, Colorado. Interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery, Ft. Lupton, Colorado.
JC was a man with an abundance of charm, charisma, intelligence and love. Everyone who knew him has wonderful memories because he always spent his time with them, teaching, making everyone laugh, creating
He is preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Haffner, fathers Fred and Walter Haffner, brothers Bob, Ed, Don and Ron Haffner, his son Brad Haffner, and grandson Jeff O’dell.
games for his son and nieces and nephews. He has a special place in the hearts of many children because he made them feel special and gave them his full attention. He was special to all of us, now grown,but with a permanent place in our hearts. JC lived life on his own terms, fiercely independent, and with exuberance few others dare. There was no keeping up with him. He came home now and then, but adventure called him, and he would be off again before long. He was a man with angels, luck and God on his side, with more than 9 lives, he escaped certain death often. JC doesn’t rest. He will stop for a short while and somehow there will be another love and another great adventure. Via con Dios.
Memory Memory Marlene Heintz
July 5, 1935 - April 18, 2022
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Marlene was the most loving and caring woman. Whoever met her was a friend from then on. Her smile would light up the room and make you smile too.
Marlene Heintz was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska to Fred and Mollie Bauer and was a twin and had 3 other siblings. She married the love of her life Verhn Heintz on May 8, 1955.
Marlene and Verhn farmed for many years in Nebraska, and then moved to Aurora, Colorado where she worked as a bookkeeper, and a school bus driver for 27J in Brighton, Colorado. After retiring she enjoyed her time watching grandchildren and great grandchildren play sports. She rarely missed any games.
Marlene is survived by her husband Verhn, her children Verlene ( Doug ) Montgomery, Mark ( Cynde) Heintz, and Becky Brown, 9 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren.
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New electric car charging station opens along northern Interstate 25 corridor BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
United Power officials were excited as they opened their newest ChargePoint EV station along Interstate 27 April 20. “I’m 100% excited! It’s essential because it fills this charging desert that is 30 miles between Thornton and Loveland,” said Mark A. Gabriel, United Power’s president and chief executive officer. “So, people are coming off the highway now have an opportunity to stop and charge. As we fill in infrastructure, that’s more and more important as EVs become more popular.” The EV charging station is open to charge up with a 62.5 kW direct current fast charge off the northern
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speaking in front of thousands of people,” Bailey said. “But I thought I could do it.” Wartner loves to talk sports. “But now, I’ve seen there is a deeper part of the game than what’s on the surface,” he said. “It’s given me the idea to go in and look at more teams’ stats.” “It’s easy to commit to this,” Gould
Interstate-25 corridor for drivers traveling between Thornton and Loveland. Its new charging station is at United Power Carbon Valley Office at 9586 W. 1-25 Frontage Road, Longmont. “This is very exciting. It’s accessible not only to people in the Carbon Valley but to travelers along the I- 25 corridor and gives them a reason to stop,” said Jenn Venerable, Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce executive director. “United power is a great partner and is involved with the community-at-large and the business community- a supporter of everything going on in Carbon Valley.” In addition, customers can sign up for a ChargePoint’s mobile app account, and an activation card is
mailed to their homes. This EV charger is funded with a grant from TriState Generation & Transmission. “We are excited to have one here at this facility. It’s really important because were are on I-25 and it has easy access for people to charge up. This is the third EV charger we have added and it is United Power largest district, “ said Ursula Morgan, chairman of the board of United Power Chairman. On May 11, 2021, an EV faster charger was installed at Market Street Mart in Keenesburg, just off of Interstate 76 northeast of Denver. The company’s first EV charging station was installed at the United Power’s Coal Creek office in 2019. According to officials, United Power and the National Electric
Highway Coalition’s goal is to provide EV charging stations by 2023. They estimate that by 2030 there will be about 22 million electric vehicles on the road, so officials predict there could be a need to build and install more than 100,000 fast chargers. “Nearly 5,000 United Power members own electric vehicles,” said Gabriel. “We stand committed to strategically deploying a charging network capable of supporting our members and the thousands of others who commute daily throughout our territory.” To learn about EV chargers, visit the online educational portal; savings calculator and additional information are available for members interested in EVs at www.unitedpower.com/ChooseEV.
said. “I really like the tekkya stuff, the bigger cameras. Games are a first priority.” Delier agreed. “I enjoy the camera work and the photography. I take a lot of pictures of our sports teams,” Delier said. “I run the live streams at the church I go to, so that translates to this well.”
quieter. One of the more frequent voices on those recordings is that of former Los Angeles Dodgers announcer Vin Scully. He called Hank Aaron’s 715th career home run in 1974 – the record-breaker at the time – and then let the crowd roar for more than 90 seconds without saying a word. “If you get a good call of a play, it makes a more memorable broadcastt,” Bailey said. “I called a gamewinning play, and then I let the moment happen. I let the fans rush the court before I said anything else.”
Career aspirations All four want to continue in their respective areas of interest in broadcasting when that time comes. Delier was a bit more hesitant than the others. “How do I get in? Is the creative side what people want?” Delier asked. “The more I get into it, the more I can see doing this and some cinematography.” “I’d love to do something like this,” Gould said. “I want to get more in-depth with this, but I really enjoy it.”
Exposure to other announcers Marisol said the class listened to audio recordings of several announcers, some of whom yell and scream and some of whom are
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BRIEFS Drug task force makes large haul The North Metro Drug Task Force seized a large amount of fentanyl after a combined operation with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration and the Colorado State Patrol. A press statement said the effort resulted in the seizure of almost 60,000 pounds of counterfeit fentanyl M-30 pills, five pounds of methamphetamine and several pounds of cocaine and heroin. Authorities arrested several individuals on several related charges. Sign up to ride the school bus Early registration for 2022-2023 school bus rides in 27J Schools continues through May 1. Students planning to ride the bus have to register, even if you are current bus riders. Sign up at http://bit.ly/3OhaDvO. Scholarships available The 27J Education Foundation announced the opening of applications for a pair of college scholarships. Visit https://www.sd27j.org/domain/2738. The deadline to apply is Friday, May 6, for both scholarships. Music in the Park Commerce City’s Music in the Park series returns in 2022. Scheduled concerts include Chicano Heat (Thursday, July 21, Veterans Memorial park, 6015 Forest Drive), Quemando Salsa (Thursday, July 28, Turnberry Park, 10725 Wheeling St.), Chris Daniels and the Kings, Thursday, Aug. 4, at Alsup Elementary School Park, 4413 E. 68th Ave.) and Groove n Motion (Thursday, Aug. 11, Fronterra Park, 10020 Joplin St.). 36th Annual pancake breakfast The city is offering a breakfast of pancakes, sausage, and fruit served dine-in or to-go style at the 36th Annual Pancake Breakfast on from 8-9:30 a.m. May 7 at the Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, 6060 E. Parkway Drive The annual event raises money for active adult scholarships in Commerce City. Tickets are $9 per plate in advance and must be purchased by May 3. No meals will be available for purchase the day of. Advance tickets can be purchased at either the Eagle Pointe Recreation Center (6060 E. Parkway Dr.) or at the Bison Ridge Recreation Center (13905 E. 112th Ave.), by calling 303-289-3789, or online at www.c3gov. com/register (using the code 4601.209). Please indicate either dine-in or takeout when purchasing tickets. In addition to the pancake breakfast, attendees are encouraged to bring cash to participate in the raffle station.
Raffle tickets are one for $1 or six for $5. Prizes include a quilt made by the Active Adult quilting and sewing group, gift cards for meals at Bison Grill, passes to Buffalo Run Golf Course and passes to both the city’s recreation centers. Teen police academy The Brighton Police Department and the Adams County Sheriff’s Office are co-sponsoring a teen academy for four days starting Tuesday, July 26, at the police department and the sheriff’s office’s FlatRock Regional Training Center. Participants have to be sophomores, juniors or seniors in high school, and they ahve to pass a modified background check. Call 303-288-1535 or 303-655-2300. ONGOING
law. Call 303-405-3298 and ask for the Legal Self-Help Clinic at least 24 hours in advance.
Vaccination clinic Adams County and the Tri-County Health Department are offering free vaccination clinics from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Anythink Commerce City, 7185 Monaco St.
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.
Walk with a doc Platte Valley Medical Center’s cardiac rehab team and Walk With A Doc will host monthly walks with Dr. Christopher Cannon, an interventional cardiologist at Brighton Heart and Vascular Institute. This is a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. After a few minutes to learn about a current health topic from the doctor, spend the rest of the hour enjoying a healthy walk and fun conversation. It’s a great way to get out, get active and enjoy all the benefits that come from walking. 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 /70316b05422c448492c51da0f0e0fd86/ to sign up. 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
Help for vets Qualified Listeners, a veteran and family resource hub serving northern Colorado and southern Wyoming, has a number of power 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.
Volunteers needed Qualified Listeners needs 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. Visit qualifiedlisteners.org/volunteerapp and fill out the form or call 720-600-0860. Mental health Community Reach Center offers in-person intake assessments from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesdays at the Brighton Learning and Resource Campus, 1850 E. Egbert St. in Brighton. Call Community Reach Center at 303-853-3500. For walk-in intake, bring an ID and insurance information. For those who would prefer to complete the intake forms and schedule an appointment, the intake forms are available online at www.communityreachcenter.org. There will be a short screening for flu-like symptoms before the entrance
to the center to ensure safety and wellness for everyone. Anyone feeling unsafe or suicidal should call Colorado Crisis Services at 1-844-493-8255, text 38255, or visit the Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC) Center at 2551 W. 84th Ave., Westminster.
Warm Line up and running Community Reach Center is offering a Warm Line (303-280-6602) for those who want to talk to mental-health professionals about anxiety, lack of sleep and strained relationships, among other topics. The professionals can facilitate referrals to other programs for assistance. A press statement said the line is not for crisis intervention. Those feeling unsafe or suicidal should call Colorado Crisis Services (1-844-493-8255) or text 38255 or visit the Behavioral Urgent Care Center, 2551 W. 84th Ave., Westminster. Also, the center’s COVID-19 Heroes Program is set up to assist healthcare workers during the pandemic. Those who live or work in Adams County can receive up to six free counseling sessions. Use the Warm Line for support and free counseling. Brighton’s community intake location is at 1850 E. Egbert St., on the second floor. It’s open from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesdays. Food distribution 27J Schools have free grab-and-go meals for youngsters up to age 18. Drive-by or walk up between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Vikan Middle School, 879 Jessup St., Overland Trail Middle School, 455 N. 19th Ave., and at Thimmig Elementary School, 11453 Oswego St. Food for Hope is the sponsor. St. Augustine food pantry, 129 S. Sixth Ave., offers food Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for Brighton residents who love between Quebec St. and Cavanaugh Road and between Weld County Road 4 1/2 and 96th Ave. Chapel Hill Church, 10 Chapel Hill Drive, Brighton, hands out one box of food per family the second and fourth Wednesdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and alternating Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. Calvary Chapel Brighton Food Pantry, 103 E. Bridge St., Brighton. Open from 4 to 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of the month. Community Baptist Church Food Pantry, 15559 Weld County Road 2, Brighton. Open from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays.
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The ball is loose, and Adams City’s Divinity Morales (center) has about a half-step lead on Northglenn’s Kaily Velez, front and Natasha Sierra Garcia of the Norse. NHS won the match 9-0, thanks in large part to three goals from Elianna Montes.
A soccer ballet plays out between Northglenn’s Kaily Velez, left, and Adams City’s Divinity Morales during the teams’ match in Commerce City April 21. The Norse used PHOTOS BY STEVE SMITH three goals from Elianna Montes to beat the Eagles 9-0.
CHSAA approves new basketball classification BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
There will be a new classification for high-school basketball starting next season. The Colorado High School Activities Association’s legislative council passed a committee report on April 21 that includes the new classification and a new way for class 2A schools to seed their district tournaments. CHSAA places teams in classifications based on enrollment. CHSAA
does a separate enrollment count for the schools that play football and uses smaller enrollment ranges because so many schools play football The Jefferson County leagues offered an amendment to do away with the new basketball classification. But they also wanted the council to turn it down to offer more time to do more long-range planning. The leagues got their wish. “Most of the council voted against this last year,” said Mike Hughes, the athletic director at
Lakewood High School. “The intent of our amendment is not to do harm to the 6A proposal. The league is planning to bring this back up next year.” The committee’s report also continued district playoffs for smaller schools, such as Fort Lupton, Eagle Ridge and Stargate School. Class 2A schools will be able to seed their own district tournaments and steer clear of CHSAA’s seeding guidelines, which include computer rankings and a coaches poll. However, a second request to
reseed the field after the district round and before the regional round failed. Proponents wanted to account for teams that performed well in the regular season but didn’t so well in district play. “We want to reseed to avoid some funky first-round matchups,” said High Plains League representative Mike Miller. “We want to have the best teams playing in the semifinals and finals.” The council also approved an increase in basketball roster sizes from 12 to 14, effective next season.
CHSAA tweaks part of its transfer rule BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
AURORA – Students who want to transfer between schools can do so as long as it’s not based on athletics or varsity-level playing time. The legislative council of the Colorado High School Activities Association agreed to that change during its April 21 meeting. Two-thirds of the council voted in favor. In a second transfer-related vote, the council turned down a motion to prevent students from missing 50
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In other business The legislative council also voted to return to two meetings per school year and turned down a request to let coaches have Sunday contact with their athletes who have used up their eligibility. Tennis players can play a combination of matches and tournaments not to exceed 12, according to a council vote. And in baseball, the legislative council sided with the CHSAA baseball committee’s recommendation that new innings cannot start after two hours of play for sub-varsity level teams.
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Outgoing CHSAA commissioner bids farewell BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
AURORA – Rhonda Blanford Green took in her last Colorado High School Activities Association Legislative Council meeting on April 21. She discussed the association’s budget, and she thanked the council for the privilege of serving as CHSAA’s commissioner. “We’ve been through a lot together the past 14 months,” she said. Her husband passed away, as did former associate commissioner Tom Robinson. “There were a lot of times when I had to be Rhonda and be the commissioner. I had to have a safe place to be Rhonda. “I told Tom this, and he said, ‘Being underestimated is a gift,’” Green continued. “It was tough putting one foot in front of the other with all the racial and misogynistic comments about the purpose of high-school sports. We persevered through that.” CHSAA Board President Luke DeWolfe said the association was in jeopardy when Green took over in 2017. “Through your fierce dedication, you saw us
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interference “has been top of mind,” Stern said. Regular probes from countries including Russia, Iran, North Korea and others are directed toward state and local election offices, looking for vulnerability in the system. Clerks said their offices partner with homeland security, the FBI, and state and local departments to monitor cyberthreats. “If something viable looks as if it’s surfacing, we
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through some challenging times,” DeWolfe said. “I was humbled at the summer National Federation are notified about it and we can respond,” Zygielbaum said. “We employ the most modern protection from a technology standpoint that there is out there.” Staff go through cybersecurity training “every single election” regardless of how many times they have received it, Stern said. That helps staff recognize what attacks might look like. All equipment requires two-factor verification, and there is a paper trail for each ballot. “That can prove accurate results, and a successful election,” Stern said. Douglas County Clerk and Recorder Merlin Klotz declined to speak for this story. Klotz is one of several public officials who sued the secretary of state
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of High Schools conference last summer to watch Rhonda speak and to speak with the second and third African-American commissioners. They both acknowledged that without her, they would not have had the opportunity they had.” Green singled out former assistant commissioner Ernie Derrera, the newly named wrestling coach at Holy Family High School and former athletic director at Frederick High School, for “never being afraid to say what the members need and questioning decisions in a way that was respectful.” She also talked about the support of Paul Cain, the district athletic director for Grand Junction schools. “After my husband died, I took a flight and realized that no one cared if I landed,” she said. “I had to have a Rhonda moment where I could cry. Paul Cain called and asked if I was OK. I told him I wasn’t. He said, ‘From here on out, you text me and say, ‘Honey, I’m here.” Green announced her retirement late last year. She is the new president of USA Cheer board of directors. “It’s been my honor to serve you,” Green told the council. “We haven’t always been on the same page. But we’ve always had the same message.” because of a software update the state conducted on county election equipment. The suit seeks to see if the update deleted any data, a claim the secretary of state’s office refuted in a motion to dismiss the suit. Boosting transparency The Adams, Arapahoe and Jefferson County clerks said while they are working to mend relationships with voters who doubt election security, they emphatically believe those individuals are a small minority of the electorate. “We still receive plenty of emails from people who believe the Big Lie,” Zygielbaum said. SEE ATTACKS, P7
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Clerks said they receive form letters, copied-and-pasted arguments from people who appear to be local residents but also people outside their county borders. “Just perpetuating the false narratives that the elections were fraudulent,” Zygielbaum said. The letters come in waves. A spate of several in one day, followed by a lull. “It’s important for our staff, for election judges, and for voters,” Stern said, “to understand that we are discussing conspiracy theories here and that the vast, vast majority of people in Colorado understand our elections are secure.” Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder Joan Lopez emphasized the election system is not connected to the internet, and that she believes voters trust their local elections system. “We have gone above and beyond to make sure that they are informed,” Lopez said. Lopez estimated that people who doubt election security account for about 1% of Colorado’s population. That doesn’t mean offices have eased efforts to boost faith in U.S. elections. County clerks’ offices have expanded or created additional designated webpages to educate people about the life of a ballot and how local elections function. As “forensic audit” became a buzzword last year, Lopez said, the office tried to assuage people’s concerns by encouraging them to see the see the process firsthand. “I’m telling you, once somebody goes through a tour, they really go ‘Wow, I can’t believe all you guys do,’” Lopez said. When Stern encounters people who doubt election security, he says “I
invite them in.” “What I find is that they are convinced that something is wrong because they heard it from someone who said something about a report that had some data from somewhere,” Stern said. During elections, the office offers “a tour of every single aspect of it while it’s happening,” Stern said. “I personally lead them. We invite anyone in who wants to see the process up close,” Stern said. Zygielbaum stresses that election equipment watching is conducted by bipartisan teams. Audits are performed during elections to ensure accuracy. They also host tours for anyone who wants one. “We stick to the facts, and hopefully the truth will prevail,” Zygielbaum said. Physical safety Domestic threats toward election staff’s safety, stoked by conspiracies about a stolen election, have simmered down, clerks said, and numerous election related bills were introduced during the 2022 Colorado legislative session. “We have heard from cowardly people sitting behind their computer screens over the course of the last year who are threating election workers — Colorado residents with families and kids — because of something they heard about election integrity and have no proof of,” Stern said. “It’s sick. It’s oftentimes illegal and we are always reporting it to law enforcement agencies, but it just needs to stop.” Stern said his staff is as politically diverse as the bipartisan election judging teams who work during an election. “They are Republicans, they are Democrats, they are unaffiliated members, and they are getting threats in equal numbers,” he said. “It is hard on morale. It is hard for us to get good
applicants to want to be in this space.” Stern said he could not confidently say if turnover in his office is attributable to threats, but that the majority of his office is committed to the job despite sometimes facing an intimidating climate. “The more they hear from cowards, the more they want to stick with this work so that we aren’t letting the cowards win,” he said. “We hear the noise,” Stern said, adding he staunchly believes threatening people are a fringe minority in the state and are not representative of Colorado voters. “Someone threatening your life resonates a lot more loudly than the five people who told you you’re doing a good job,” he said. Lopez watched with relief as the Vote Without Fear Act was passed by the state legislature. In the November 2020 election, two men came to the ballot box at county offices, filming voters who came to drop off their ballot. One of them openly carried a firearm. “He was very hostile any time somebody approached him and said what are you doing,” Lopez said of her staff’s attempts to speak with the men. “Every voter that came in had to pass this gentleman,” she said. With no laws prohibiting his conduct, staff’s hands were tied, Lopez said.
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Public Notices call 303-566-4123 Legals City and County Public Nobice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AN-260-22 Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of Commerce City in a hybrid format, May 16, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter. Persons wishing to testify in person will need to appear at the Council Chambers, Commerce City Civic Center, 7887 E 60th Avenue. Advance registration for in-person testimony is not required. Persons wishing to testify virtually must register in advance. Registration information can be found at https://www.c3gov. com/government/city-council/virtual-meetings or by phone or email requests submitted to the City Clerk at 303-227-8791 or dgibson@c3gov.com. The hearings will also be broadcast on Channel 8 in Commerce City and livestreamed at https:// www.c3gov.com/video The purpose of the public hearing will be to determine whether that property legally described on attached Exhibit “A” meets the applicable requirements of the statutes of the State of Colorado and is eligible for annexation to the City of Commerce City. Any interested person may appear at the public hearing and be heard regarding the matter under consideration and/or may submit in writing prior to the public hearing any matter relative to the public hearing. Notice is further given that, prior to final approval of this annexation proceeding, minor amendments may be made to the legal description for the property which is the subject of this annexation proceeding, based upon the evidence presented at the public hearing. A copy of the petition initiating the annexation proceeding is on file in the office of the city clerk of the City of Commerce City, 7887 East 60th Avenue Commerce City, Colorado, 80022. Dated this April 13, 2022. CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO /s/ Jordan D. Roberts, Deputy City Clerk Published in the Commerce City Sentinel Express: First Publication: Second Publication Third Publication Last Publication:
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RESOLUTION FINDING SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE OF AN ANNEXATION PETITION AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE IF THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION COMPLIES WITH STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCH ANNEXATION AN-260-22 NO. 2022-29 WHEREAS, pursuant to the laws of the State of Colorado, there was presented to and filed with the City Council of the City of Commerce City, Colorado, a written petition for annexation to and by the City of Commerce City, Colorado, of the hereinafter described contiguous unincorporated territory situated, lying and being in the County of Adams, State of Colorado; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Commerce City, Colorado, has reviewed the petition for annexation to the City of Commerce City of the contiguous, unincorporated territory hereinafter described on the attached Exhibit “A”; and WHEREAS the City Council desires to adopt by resolution, its findings in regard to such annexation petition, and to set a public hearing in regard to such petition; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS: 1. The petition for annexation on file with the City of Commerce City for the property described on attached Exhibit “A” is in substantial compliance with the applicable laws of the State of Colorado. 2. The City Council of the City of Commerce City, Colorado, will hold a public hearing for the purpose of determining if the proposed annexation complies with C.R.S. §31-12-104, as amended, and with C.R.S. §31-12-105, as amended, at the following time, date and place: 6:00 p.m. Monday, May 16, 2022 City Council Chambers 7887 East 60th Avenue Commerce City, Colorado 80022 3. Any person may appear at such hearing and present evidence related to the proposed annexation. 4. Upon completion of the hearing, the City Council of the City of Commerce City shall set forth, by resolution, its findings of fact and its conclusion based thereon with reference to the eligibility of
the proposed annexation, whether the statutory requirements of the proposed annexation have been met and whether an election for the annexation is required. 5. If this City Council concludes, by resolution, that all statutory requirements have been met and that the proposed annexation is eligible and legal under the laws of the State of Colorado, the City Council shall consider passage of an ordinance making the proposed annexation effective. RESOLVED AND PASSED THIS 4TH DAY OF APRIL, 2022. CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO _______________________ Benjamin A. Huseman, Mayor ATTEST _____________________ Dylan A. Gibson, City Clerk Exhibit A Legal Description for Case AN-260-22 A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BASIS OF BEARINGS: BEARINGS ARE BASED ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN AS MONUMENTED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER WITH A FOUND 3.25” ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED “JR ENG T2S NE COR S13 R67W R66W 2008 PLS 30099” AND AT THE NORTH QUARTER CORNER WITH A FOUND 3.25”ALUMINUM CAP, STAMPED “JR ENG PLS 30099”, ASSUMED TO BEAR NORTH 88°12’30” EAST, AND ALL BEARINGS HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO. COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 18, WHENCE THE NORTH QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 18 BEARS NORTH 88°12’30” EAST; THENCE SOUTH 00°15’40” EAST, COINCIDENT WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 18, A DSITANCE OF 1,322.78 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 18, AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 88°34’17” EAST, COINCIDENT WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 18, A DISTANCE OF 30.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF POTOMAC STREET, SAID POINT BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF TRACT FF AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF FOXTON VILLAGE RECORDED AT RECEPTION NUMBER C0743665 IN THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF ADAMS COUNTY AND A CORNER OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY EXISTING CITY LIMITS ACCORDING TO ANNEXATION MAP AN-099-88 RECORDED AT RECEPTION NUMBER B851334 IN SAID RECORDS OF ADAMS COUNTY, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF A PARCEL OF LAND AS RECORDED UNDER RECEPTION NUMBER 1968000841885 OF SAID COUNTY RECORDS; THENCE DEPARTING THE SAID NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 18 AND SAID EXISTING CITY LIMITS, AND SOUTHERLY ALONG THE COMMON LINE OF SAID EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY OF POTOMAC STREET AND THE WEST LINE OF THE SAID PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED UNDER RECEPTION NUMBER 196000841885 SOUTH 00°15’40” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 302.50 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING SAID EAST RIGHTOF-WAY LINE AND COINCIDENT WITH THE SOUTH AND EAST PROPERTY LINES OF SAID PARCEL OF LAND UNDER RECEPTION NUMBER 1968000841885 THE FOLLOWING TWO (2) COURSES: 1) NORTH 88°34’17” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 360.00 FEET; 2) NORTH 00°15’40” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 302.50 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SAID NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 18 AND SAID EXISTING CITY LIMITS; THENCE COINCIDENT WITH SAID CITY LIMITS THE FOLLOWING THREE (3) COURSES: 1) NORTH 88°34’17” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 842.46 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 18; 2) SOUTH 00°20’42” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 1,330.74 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 18; 3) SOUTH 88°55’43” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 1,018.25 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING SAID CITY LIMITS AND COINCIDENT WITH THE EAST, NORTH AND WEST PROPERTY LINES OF A PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED UNDER RECEPTION NUMBER 2000030643212 THE FOLLOWING THREE (3) COURSES: 1) NORTH 00°15’40” WEST EAST, A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET; 2) SOUTH 88°55’43” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 170.00 FEET TO THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF POTOMAC STREET; 3) SOUTH 00°15’40” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 100.00 ALONG THE SAID EAST RIGHT OF WAY OF POTOMAC STREET;
THENCE DEPARTING THE SAID EAST RIGHT -OF-WAY LINE OF POTOMAC STREET SOUTH 88°55’43” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 30.00 TO THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 18 AS WELL AS THE EAST LINE OF REUNION RIDGE FILING NO.1 RECORDED UNDER RECEPTION NUMBER 202000006264 AND THE EAST LINE OF ANNEXATION MAP AN-143-97 RECORDED UNDER RECEPTION NUMBER C0383963; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE COMMON LINE OF THE SAID EAST LINE OF THE REUNION RIDGE FILING NO. 1 AND THE SAID EAST LINE OF ANNEXATION MAP AN-143-97 AND THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 18 NORTH 00°15’40” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 1,322.78 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 18 AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SAID PARCEL CONTAINS 1,499,441 SQUARE FEET OR 34.422 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
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present evidence related to the proposed annexation.
Legal Notice No. BSB1541 & CCX590 First Publication: April 28, 2022 Last Publication: April 28, 2022 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express and Brighton Standard Blade
5. If this City Council concludes, by resolution, that all statutory requirements have been met and that the proposed annexation is eligible and legal under the laws of the State of Colorado, the City Council shall consider passage of an ordinance making the proposed annexation effective.
PREPARED BY: SHAWN D. CLARKE, PLS COLORADO #38061 FOR AND BEHALF OF HARRIS KOCHER SMITH
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of Commerce City in a hybrid format, May 16, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter. Persons wishing to testify in person will need to appear at the Council Chambers, Commerce City Civic Center, 7887 E 60th Avenue. Advance registration for in-person testimony is not required. Persons wishing to testify virtually must register in advance. Registration information can be found at https://www.c3gov. com/government/city-council/virtual-meetings or by phone or email requests submitted to the City Clerk at 303-227-8791 or dgibson@c3gov.com. The hearings will also be broadcast on Channel 8 in Commerce City and livestreamed at https:// www.c3gov.com/video.
Legal Notice No. CCX585 First Publication: April 21, 2022 Last Publication: May 12, 2022 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of Commerce City in a hybrid format, May 16, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter. Persons wishing to testify in person will need to appear at the Council Chambers, Commerce City Civic Center, 7887 E 60th Avenue. Advance registration for in person testimony is not required. Persons wishing to testify virtually must register in advance. Registration information can be found at https://www.c3gov. com/government/city-council/virtual-meetings or by phone or email requests submitted to the City Clerk at 303-227-8791 or dgibson@c3gov.com. The hearings will also be broadcast on Channel 8 in Commerce City and livestreamed at https:// www.c3gov.com/video. Ordinance Z-964-21-22 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY ZONING THE PROPERTY ANNEXED AS CANAM FROM ADAMS COUNTY I-1 AND COMMERCE CITY I-1 TO COMMERCE CITY PUD AND APPROVING A ZONE DOCUMENT. Ordinance Z-971-21-22 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY ZONING THE PROPERTY ANNEXED AS THE EBERLY PLACE ANNEXATION FROM ADAMS COUNTY A-3 TO COMMERCE CITY PUD AND APPROVING A ZONE DOCUMENT. BY ORDER OF CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COMMERCE CITY ATTEST: Jordan D. Roberts, Deputy City Clerk Legal Notice No. CCX595 First Publication: April 28, 2022 Last Publication: April 28, 2022 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express Public Notice NOTICE OF SUBDIVISION PLAT APPROVAL COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO Notice is hereby given that the following subdivision(s) will be considered for approval by the City of Commerce City Community Development Director on Tuesday, May 10th 2022. S-793-22: Casa Carrera Real Estate LLC is requesting approval of the Arana Subdivision to consolidate three lots and to construct a new place of worship for the property located at the northeast corner of E. 62nd Avenue and Holly Street, zoned R-3 (Multi-Family Residential District).The place of worship has been approved by the Board of Adjustment in March 2022. The case file(s) and a copy of the Land Development Code of the City together with the subdivision plat are on file for review by emailing the Community Development Department at cdplanner@ c3gov.com. Any owner of property located within 300 feet of the subject property may invoke the public hearing process by submitting said objections in writing to the Director of Community Development in accordance with Sec. 21-3241 by no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, May 09 2022. s Director of Community Development Commerce City Sentinel Express Tuesday, April 28, 2022. Para más información, contacta 303-227-8818 Legal Notice No. CCX596 First Publication: April 28, 2022 Last Publication: April 28, 2022 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express Public Notice
Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AN-259-21-22
The purpose of the public hearing will be to determine whether that property legally described on attached Exhibit “A” meets the applicable requirements of the statutes of the State of Colorado and is eligible for annexation to the City of Commerce City. Any interested person may appear at the public hearing and be heard regarding the matter under consideration and/or may submit in writing prior to the public hearing any matter relative to the public hearing. Notice is further given that, prior to final approval of this annexation proceeding, minor amendments may be made to the legal description for the property which is the subject of this annexation proceeding, based upon the evidence presented at the public hearing. A copy of the petition initiating the annexation proceeding is on file in the office of the city clerk of the City of Commerce City, 7887 East 60th Avenue Commerce City, Colorado, 80022. Dated this April 13, 2022. CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO /s/ Jordan D. Roberts, Deputy City Clerk Published in the Commerce City Sentinel Express: First Publication: April 21, 2022 Second Publication April 28, 2022 Third Publication May 5, 2022 Last Publication: May 12, 2022 RESOLUTION FINDING SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE OF AN ANNEXATION PETITION AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE IF THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION COMPLIES WITH STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCH ANNEXATION AN-259-21-22 NO. 2022-28 WHEREAS, pursuant to the laws of the State of Colorado, there was presented to and filed with the City Council of the City of Commerce City, Colorado, a written petition for annexation to and by the City of Commerce City, Colorado, of the hereinafter described contiguous unincorporated territory situated, lying and being in the County of Adams, State of Colorado; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Commerce City, Colorado, has reviewed the petition for annexation to the City of Commerce City of the contiguous, unincorporated territory hereinafter described on the attached Exhibit “A”; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt by resolution, its findings in regards to such annexation petition, and to set a public hearing in regards to such petition; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS: 1. The petition for annexation on file with the City of Commerce City for the property described on attached Exhibit “A” is in substantial compliance with the applicable laws of the State of Colorado. 2. The City Council of the City of Commerce City, Colorado, will hold a public hearing for the purpose of determining if the proposed annexation complies with C.R.S. §31-12-104, as amended, and with C.R.S. §31-12-105, as amended, at the following time, date and place: 6:00 p.m. Monday, May 16, 2022 City Council Chambers 7887 East 60th Avenue Commerce City, Colorado 80022 3. Any person may appear at such hearing and
4. Upon completion of the hearing, the City Council of the City of Commerce City shall set forth, by resolution, its findings of fact and its conclusion based thereon with reference to the eligibility of the proposed annexation, whether the statutory requirements of the proposed annexation have been met and whether an election for the annexation is required.
RESOLVED AND PASSED THIS 4TH DAY OF APRIL, 2022.
CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO ________________________ Benjamin A. Huseman, Mayor ATTEST ______________________ Dylan A. Gibson, City Clerk Exhibit A Legal Description AN-259-21-22
A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 67 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BASIS OF BEARING: ALL BEARINGS ARE GRID BEARINGS OF THE COLORADO STATE PLANE COORDINATE SYSTEM, CENTRAL ZONE (MODIFIED), NORTH AMERICAN DATUM 1983. BEARINGS ARE BASED ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER, SECTION 10, T2S, R67W, 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN AND IS CONSIDERED TO BEAR N89°18’07”E, MONUMENTED AS SHOWN. BEARINGS ARE REFERENCED TO THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY CONTROL DIAGRAM, RECORDED AT BOOK 1, PAGE 3776 OF THE ADAMS COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDERS OFFICE, DATED JUNE 30, 1999.
COMMENCING AT THE NORTH QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 10;
THENCE S46°19’55”W, A DISTANCE OF 44.01 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF A PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED AT REC. NO. R0179253 OF THE ADAMS COUNTY CLERK & RECORDER OFFICE, ALSO BEING A POINT ON THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BELLE CREEK BLVD, A 62’ PUBLIC RIGHT-OR-WAY SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGNNING; THENCE ALONG THE ANNEXATION BOUNDARY OF COMMERCE CITY, RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. C0261218, N89°18’07”E, A DISTANCE OF 1285.12 FEET;
THENCE CONTINUING ALONG THE ANNEXATION BOUNDARY OF COMMERCE CITY, RECORDED AT REC. NO. B781151, AND BEING THE WEST LINE OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY DEED, RECORDED AT BOOK 358, PAGE 172, S00°18’29”E, A DISTANCE OF 645.47 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID RIGHTOF-WAY DEED AND BEING A POINT ON THE NORTHWESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF STATE HIGHWAY 85;
THENCE S30°44’00”W, ALONG SAID NORTHWESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, WHICH IS ALSO THE ANNEXATION BOUNDARY OF COMMERCE CITY, RECORDED AT REC. NO. C04112997, A DISTANCE OF 750.21 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF TRACT J, BELLE CREEK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 2, RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. C0886382;
THENCE S89°25’51”W, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SAID BELLE CREEK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 2, WHICH IS ALSO THE ANNEXATION BOUNDARY OF COMMERCE CITY RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. C06455017, A DISTANCE OF 898.25 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF A PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED AT REC. NO. R0179253 OF THE ADAMS COUNTY CLERK & RECORDER OFFICE, ALSO BEING A POINT ON SAID WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BELLE CREEK BOULEVARD;
T H E N C E D E PA R T I N G T H E A N N E X A TION BOUNDARY OF COMMERCE CITY, N00°18’29”W, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED AT REC. NO. R0179253, A DISTANCE OF 1283.66 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
SAID PARCEL CONTAINS 35.064 ACRES (1,527,400 SQUARE FEET), MORE OR LESS. TOGETHER WITH
COMMENCING AT THE NORTH QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 10;
THENCE ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 10, N89°18’07”E, A DISTANCE OF 1352.92 FEET; THENCE S00°41’53 E, A DISTANCE OF 30.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE ANNEXATION BOUNDARY OF COMMERCE CITY, RECORDED AT REC. NO. B781151, SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
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Anaisa Lua does her best to create a welcoming and safe space for her clients. A quote framed and hanging on her office wall sums it up: “Vulnerability is the courage to show up and be seen.” “Therapy allows a space for people to feel accepted and understood. I feel that it’s a space for them to truly be their genuine selves. Sometimes they share about walking in the world and having to hide,” said Lua. f Lua is a therapist working with I Mate - ter Colorado, a program that provides
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Varma found out about I Matter Colorado through school. “I had to use I Matter because I was feeling a little bit sad being online over the last year, it really took part of me away being on Zoom calls eight hours a day,” Varma said. The program is the first of its kind in the country. Governor Jared Polis signed a bipartisan bill this past July that provided $9 million to the Colorado Department of Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health to facilitate I Matter. So far 1,923 youth have utilized one session, 1,221 have had two sessions, and SEE SERVICES, P12
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F THENCE N89°18’07”E, ALONG SAID ANNEXATION BOUNDARY OF COMMERCE CITY, OA DISTANCE OF 237.83 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF STATE HIGHWAY 85; THENCE S03°37’32”E, ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, WHICH IS ALSO THE ANNEXATION BOUNDARY OF COMMERCE CITY, RECORDED AT REC. NO. C0412997 A DISTANCE OF 79.00 FEET;
THENCE S30°44’00”W, ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, WHICH IS ALSO THE ANNEXATION BOUNDARY OF COMMERCE CITY, RECORDED AT REC. NO. C0412997, A DISTANCE OF 470.06 FEET; E -THENCE N00°18’29”W, ALONG THE EAST FLINE OF SAID ANNEXATION BOUNDARY OF ECOMMERCE CITY. RECORDED AT REC. NO. B781151, A DISTANCE OF 480.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
ESAID PARCEL CONTAINS 1.550 ACRES (67,556 ESQUARE FEET), MORE OR LESS. TOTAL ANNEXATION AREA CONTAINS 36.614 ACRES (1,527,400 SQUARE FEET), MORE OR LESS.
E TPREPARED BY: BRIAN J. DENNIS, PLS# 38069 YFOR AND ON BEHALF OF DGALLOWAY & COMPANY, INC. 1155 KELLY OHNSON BLVD. SUITE 305 COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80920 RPROJECT NO. QKT004205.10
Legal Notice No. CCX584 First Publication: April 21, 2022 ALast Publication: May 12, 2022 .Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express K Public Notice T E NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR THE Y INCLUSION OF REAL PROPERTY WITHIN - THE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY NORTHERN INFRASTRUCTURE T GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT A
Pursuant to C.R.S 31-25-618, notice is hereby -given that a petition for the inclusion of real property within the limits of the Commerce City Northern Infrastructure General Improvement YDistrict has been filed by UDC MILLER, LLC. The ,legal description of the real property proposed to Obe included within the boundaries of the District -is described as follows:
EPARCEL TWO: The East 66.5 feet of the Northwest Quarter (NWl/4) of the Northeast Quarter (NEl/4), and the -West 33.5 feet of the Northeast Quarter (NEl/4) of Hthe Northeast Quarter (NEl/4) of Section Ten (10), FTownship Two (2) South, Range 67 West of the 6th .P .M., Adams County Colorado, except the North 30 .o feet thereof used for highway purposes, and ,except the Union Pacific Railway right of way; said parcel of land being more particularly described as follows, to-wit:
HCommencing at a point on the West line of said -Northeast Quarter (NEl/4) of the Northeast Quar-ter (NEl/4) which is 1318.85 feet West and 30.0 Yfeet South of the Northeast (NE) comer of said Section Ten (10); thence East a distance of 33.5 -feet; thence South parallel with the West line of Dsaid Northeast Quarter (NEl/4) of the Northeast EQuarter (NEl/4) a distance of 755.21 feet to a -point on the Northwesterly line of the Union Pacific TRailway right-of-way; thence South 31 25’ West, along said Northwesterly line of the Union Pacific Railway right-of-way a distance of 190.9 feet; thence North parallel with and 66.5 feet West of -the East line of said Northwest Quarter (NWl/4) of the Northeast Quarter (NEl/4) a distance of D917.85 feet; thence East a distance of 66.5 feet .to the point of beginning. O THE ABOVE PARCELS ONE AND TWO BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY A SCONSOLIDATED PROPERTY DESCRIPTION AS FOLLOWS:
ALL OF THAT LAND AS SHOWN AND DESCRIBED IN THE REISBECK SUBDIVISION RSEPTEMBER 13, 1966 AT RECEPTION NO. 794796 OF THE ADAMS COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER AND TOGETHER WITH A STRIP EOF LAND FOR RIGHT OF WAY SITUATED NBETWEEN EATS 112TH A VENUE AND STATE HIGHWAY NO. 85 RECORDED IN BOOK 358 FAT PAGE 172 OF THE ADAMS COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER OFFICE AND SITUATED IN DTHE EAST HALF OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP E2 SOUTH, RANGE 67 WEST OF THE 6TH PRIN-
CIPAL MERIDIAN AND BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BASIS OF BEARINGS: BEARINGS ARE GRID BEARINGS OF THE COLORADO STATE PLANE COORDINATE SYSTEM, CENTRAL ZONE, NORTH AMERICAN DATUM 1983, THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER, SECTION 10, TIS, R67W, 6TH P.M. AND IS ASSUMED TO BEAR N89 41’58”E MONUMENTED AS SHOWN: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 10; THENCE WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 10, N89 41 ‘58”E A
60th Avenue. The hearings will also be broadcast on Channel 8 in Commerce City and livestreamed at https://www.c3gov.com/video.
DISTANCE OF 29. 73 FEET; THENCE S00 18’02”E A DISTANCE OF 40.00 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID REISBECK SUBDIVISION AND ALSO BEING A POINT ON THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID EAST 112TH A VENUE, (A 100’ PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY), AND BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID REISBECK SUBDIVISION AND THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID 112TH AVENUE,N89 41’58”E ADISTANCE OF 1561.53 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID REISBECK SUBDIVISION AND ALSO BEING A POINT ON THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID STATE HIGHWAY NO. 85; THENCE WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID STATE HIGHWAY NO. 85 S03 13’4l”E A DISTANCE OF 68.99 FEET; THENCE CONTINUING WITH SAID WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE S31 07’52”W A DISTANCE OF 1414.20 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF TRACT J, BELLE CREEK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 2; THENCE WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID BELLE CREEK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 2 S89 49’42”W A DISTANCE OF 836.25 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF BELLE CREEK BOULEY ARD (A 62’ PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY); THENCE WITH THE EATS LINE OF SAID BELLE CREEKBOULEV ARD N00 05’22”E A DISTANCE OF 1273.73 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
ATTEST: Jordan D. Roberts, Deputy City Clerk
On May 16, 2022, immediately following the Commerce City City Council Meeting, the Board of Directors of the District shall hold a public hearing in a hybrid format, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter. Persons wishing to testify in person will need to appear at the Council Chambers, Commerce City Civic Center, 7887 E 60th Avenue. Advance registration for in-person testimony is not required. Persons wishing to testify virtually must register in advance. Registration information can be found at https://www.c3gov.com/government/ city-council/virtual-meetings or by phone or email requests submitted to the Secretary at 303-2278791 or dgibson@c3gov.com. The hearings will also be broadcast on Channel 8 in Commerce City and live-streamed at https://www.c3gov.com/ video. Any persons objecting to the inclusion of the property within the boundaries of the District shall appear at the hearing and show cause why the petition should not be granted. DATED: April 19, 2021 /s/Jordan D. Roberts Ex Officio Deputy Secretary Commerce City Northern Infrastructure General Improvement District Legal Notice No. CCX593 First Publication: April 28, 2022 Last Publication: April 28, 2022 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been filed with the Community Development Department of the City of Commerce City Colorado, an amended and restated service plan and related documents for Eberly Place Metropolitan District (the “District”). The District consists of approximately 34 acres located entirely within the boundaries of the City of Commerce City and is generally located at 10070 Potomac Street, Commerce City, Colorado. A map of the District along with the proposed amended and restated service plan are now on file at the City of Commerce City, Community Development Department, 7887 E. 60th Ave., Commerce City, CO 80022 for public inspection. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of Commerce City in a hybrid format, May 16, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter, for the purpose of considering the adequacy of the amended and restated service plan and to form a basis for adopting a resolution approving or disapproving or conditionally approving the amended and restated service plan for the District. Persons wishing to attend in person will need to appear at the Council Chambers, Commerce City Civic Center, 7887 E
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that any protests or objections to the amended and restated service plan must be submitted in writing to the City Council of the City of Commerce City at or prior to the hearing in order to be considered. All protests and objections to the adoption of the amended and restated service plan for the District, as proposed, shall be deemed waived unless presented in writing at the time and manner specified above.
Legal Notice No. CCX592 First Publication: April 28, 2022 Last Publication: April 28, 2022 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express Public Notice NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR THE INCLUSION OF REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY NORTHERN INFRASTRUCTURE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Pursuant to C.R.S 31-25-618, notice is hereby given that a petition for the inclusion of real property within the limits of the Commerce City Northern Infrastructure General Improvement District has been filed by UDC Miller, LLC. The legal description of the real property proposed to be included within the boundaries of the District is described as follows: PARCEL A: THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION DESCRIBED AS THE STRIP OF LAND 200 FEET BY 100 FEET OFF OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID NORTHWEST 1/4, AS DESCRIBED IN DEEDS RECORDED IN BOOK 462 AT PAGE 415 AND BOOK 490 AT PAGE 578 IN OLD ARAPAHOE COUNTY RECORDS, AND AS DESCRIBED IN DEEDS RECORDED JANUARY 26, 1889 INBOOKA31 AT PAGE I AND RECORDED MAY 23, 1889 IN BOOK Al9 AT PAGE 1 IN ADAMS COUNTY RECORDS. AND EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION IN DEED RECORDED AUGUST 6, 1968 IN BOOK 1454 AT PAGE AND CORRECTION DEED RECORDED OCTOBER 23, 1970 IN BOOK 1638 AT PAGE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: AP ARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST ON AN ASSUMED BEARING ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 A DISTANCE OF 302.50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST AND PARALLEL TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 A DISTANCE OF 390.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST AND PARALLEL TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 A DISTANCE OF 302.50 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE A DISTANCE OF 390.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, EXCEPT THE WEST 30.00 FEET THEREOF, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. PARCELB: TRACT B, FOXTON VILLAGE, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO On May 16, 2022, immediately following the Commerce City City Council Meeting, the Board of Directors of the District shall hold a public hearing in a hybrid format, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter. Persons wishing to testify in person will need to appear at the Council Chambers, Commerce City Civic Center, 7887 E 60th Avenue. Advance registration for in-person testimony is not required. Persons wishing to testify virtually must register in advance. Registration information can be found at https://www.c3gov.com/government/ city-council/virtual-meetings or by phone or email requests submitted to the Secretary at 303-227-
8791 or dgibson@c3gov.com. The hearings will also be broadcast on Channel 8 in Commerce City and live-streamed at https://www.c3gov.com/ video. Any persons objecting to the inclusion of the property within the boundaries of the District shall appear at the hearing and show cause why the petition should not be granted. DATED: April 19, 2021 /s/Jordan D. Roberts Ex Officio Deputy Secretary Commerce City Northern Infrastructure General Improvement District Legal Notice No. CCX594 First Publication: April 28, 2022 Last Publication: April 28, 2022 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice is hereby given that the following ordinances passed on second and final reading on the 18th day of April 2022, by the City Council of Commerce City, Colorado and will be in full force and effect five days after this publication. 2368 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1-3006 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE TO CORRECT THE SECTION NAME, DEFINE PARK RANGER AS A PEACE OFFICER, AND ESTABLISH THE AUTHORITY OF PARK RANGERS TO ENFORCE ORDINANCE AND RULE VIOLATIONS RELATING TO THE USE OF COMMERCE CITY PARK PROPERTY. 2371 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2022 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO, BY TRANSFERRING $500,000 FROM THE UNENCUMBERED FUND BALANCE IN GENERAL FUND TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND PRESERVATION PLAN FUND (CIPP) FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE (LDC) UPDATE PROJECT AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURES THEREOF. 2382 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2022 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 FOR CLICK IT OR TICKET AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF. 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. CCX591 First Publication: April 28, 2022 Last Publication: April 28, 2022 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express
Metropolitan Districts Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL BUFFALO RIDGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Buffalo Ridge Metropolitan District of Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the regular election to be held on May 3, 2022, is hereby canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S. The following candidates are hereby declared elected: Russell N. Watterson, Jr. to a 3-year term until May 2025 Charles D. Foster to a 3-year term until May 2025 John G. Fair to a 1-year term until May 2023 BUFFALO RIDGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Brenden Desmond Designated Election Official
Legal Notice No. CCX587 First Publication: April 28, 2022 Last Publication: April 28, 2022 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL SAND CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Sand Creek Metropolitan District of Adams County and City and County of Denver, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the regular election to be held on May 3, 2022, is hereby canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S. The following candidates are hereby declared elected: Bradley W. Pauls to a 3-year term until May 2025 William “Bill” Pauls to a 3-year term until May 2025 Brian D. Pauls to a 3-year term until May 2025
SAND CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Courtney Linney, Designated Election Official Legal Notice No. CCX588 First Publication: April 28, 2022 Last Publication: April 28, 2022 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel- Express Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL AURORA SINGLE TREE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Aurora Single Tree Metropolitan District of Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the regular election to be held on May 3, 2022, is hereby canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S. The following candidates are hereby declared elected: Rick Hellickson to a 3-year term until May 2025 Billy W. Smith to a 3-year term until May 2025 Vacancy (2022-2025) Vacancy (2022-2023) Vacancy (2022-2023)
AURORA SINGLE TREE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Stephanie Net Designated Election Official Legal Notice No. CCX589 First Publication: April 28, 2022 Last Publication: April 28, 2022 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express Public Notice NOTICE OF VACANCY ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF TR RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the TR Ranch Metropolitan District (the “District”), City of Commerce City, Adams County, Colorado.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 32-1-808, C.R.S., that one or more vacancies currently exist or will exist on the Board of Directors of the District. Any qualified, eligible elector of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors for the District should file a Letter of Interest with the Board by 5:00 p.m., on May 9, 2022.
Letters of Interest should be sent to TR Ranch Metropolitan District, c/o WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 2000, Centennial, CO 80122.
TR RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By:/s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law Legal Notice No. CCX597 First Publication: April 28, 2022 Last Publication: April 28, 2022 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express
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A Shark Tank contestant. An entrepreneur. A 16-year-old junior in high school. These all describe Jack Bonneau, but most recently he is the organizer of the TEDxYouth@CherryCreek event that will take place on April 30 at Legacy High School in Broomfield. “I really wanted to give you the opportunity to share their ideas just like I had,” he said. Bonneau has presented two Ted Talks in the past. One was about how kids can be their own role mod-
els and another on the importance of youth entrepreneurship in today’s education. He dipped his toes into the business world at age eight when he started Jack’s Stands Bonneau and Marketplaces sold lemonade, ice tea and other young entrepreneur’s products. The motivation was a LEGO Star Wars Death Star his father told him he had to buy with his own money. His latest business is called Teen Hustl, which is a last-mile delivery service delivering packages, restaurant food, groceries and more all on
electric scooters and bikes. Now, he’s organizing the first youth TEDx event in Colorado with 17 students presenting on a wide variety of subjects, including happiness as a service, pronouns, the future of artificial intelligence and more. Shining a light on youth He thinks the youth has a special voice that isn’t always heard. “We hear all the different perspectives from adults but rarely do we shine a light on the youth who will be our future and who have so much to say,” he said. Michael Jenet, Co-Curator of
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thing that can help kids feel like they are not alone. No one is ever alone,” he said. Now that Varma is going to school in person, he can get back to exploring some of the things he loves like graphic design, chemistry and creating things. He says he might go into the psychiatric field when he grows up to help other people with their mental health struggles. Currently, a bill is making its way through the state legislature that would extend the program two extra years if it passes.
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753 have had three or more sessions. 141 therapists are available. Lua said one of the best parts of the program is that the kids get to choose their own therapists, giving them a sense of autonomy. “They are able to log on themselves and they are able to read through the profiles of the clinicians and they decide who they feel connected to and who they want to see,” she explained. For Varma, the I Matter sessions helped him feel less isolated. “We do have a ray of hope, there’s a ray of light that we can see finally. We are not alone in this. I Matter is the true
TEDx Cherry Creek, said they have hosted teenagers in the past, but this is the first event in Colorado strictly hosting youth. “A lot of teenagers have been on our stages over the years, but we’ve never done an all youth event,” he said. He hopes it’s the first of a potential annual event that would be hosted at different high schools each year. The students go through professional training on how to give a Ted Talk. TEDxCherry Creek worked with them for three months. Tickets are available at TEDxYouth@CherryCreek - Events - Universe.
16-year-old Aarav Varma utilized a Colorado program that provides six free therapy sesCOURTESY OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS sions to youth.
This story is from Rocky Mountain PBS, a nonprofit public broadcaster providing community stories across Colorado over the air and online. Used by permission. For more, and to support Rocky Mountain PBS, visit rmpbs.org.
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