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New COVID-19 restrictions will prohibit indoor dining, personal gatherings

Foster parents honored for decades of service

Adams 14 loses state accreditation, must partner for reorganization

BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Bob and Molly Cortinez in the middle with some of the kids they fostered who are now adults.

Need for caring families continues post-COVID

and they seem like very loving folks, soft-spoken and humble,” said Joe Homlar, child welfare director for the Colorado Department of Human Services.

But he said he knows there are

BY BELEN WARD many more families like the CortiBWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA. nez’ and the state is actively looking for them.

Bob and Molly Cortinez fostered “We had a number of folks that about 900 young people over the wanted to recognize them for their course of more than 35 years, helpdecades of service for Colorado ing them with rites of passage.

“It was rewarding when we see the kids,” Homlar said. “We are thankful to recognize them as well as different girls flourish onto adultother foster parents, hood and their lives,” Molly said.

A long line of cars outside the city of Brighton’s rapid testingcoming site at up shortly as well.”

Many of their fosters have stayed Riverdale Regional Park. The site has hadHomlar to closesaid earlyCDHS manywants days in recent to hear in contact, thanking the couple for weeks due to high demand.

Adams County’s 14-day test positivity ratethat from communities about folks teaching them things they didn’t up to take kidsDepartment. that needed know before suchas asof staying was 15.9 percent, Nov. 17,orgaaccordingstepped to Tri-County Health foster care their nized andand personal cleanliness.

Brighton Commerce City’s test positivity ratesinto were bothhomes, highereven thanif the care is temporary.

“The girls said, because of Bob 13 percent. Forty-five people in Brighton “The and 29 in Commerce Cityand have impact on the child the teaching them to be organized, their died from related health issues.

To limit the they’re spread in of foster COVID-19, support when care closets are COVID-19 color-coordinated,” Molly can last a that lifetime,” he said. said. at least 15 counties moved to tighter restrictions prohibits indoor and The Colorado Department of Hupersonal gatherings. man Services (CDHS) is recognizing Family The Cortinez’ said the fosters were the Commerce City couple for their always part of their family. decades of foster care service. It’s “We never askedby for Belen anything and part of a larger celebration of foster Photo Ward what they helped us with we used parents across the state. for the girls, we would take them “Bob and Molly are exceptional,

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on vacation and family functions.

They would go with us everywhere,” Molly said.

Molly was born in Greely and raised in Commerce City, and Bob was raised in Las Animas, which is in Southern Colorado, and moved to Commerce City in 1983. Molly already had four kids, and Bob also had two kids.

The Cortinez’s started foster care in 1986, soon after they got married.

Bob worked in food service for the school district, Veterans AdminisBy Ellis Arnold tration, and now North Suburban Media MedicalColorado Center.Community Molly was a school bus driver and a little boy with As Denver continue to special needsmetro rodecounties on her bus.

Molly inch closer local orders found out to that hisstay-at-home group home was giving him up for adoption. under Colorado’s system of coronavirus“I talked Bob into him and related restrictions, thetaking state announced we did it,” Molly said. a new of rules thatthey’ve prohibits indoor Nowlevel in their 70’s, contindining and personal gatherings — a ued to foster kids, after 35 years. changetook that in applies majoritynaof the They kidsto ofthe different tionalities nine years old and up, Denver metro area and many countiesfosin tering mostly girls. The Cortinez’s other regions. built their home specifically for a The home. state’s COVID-19 dial, which has group

been in effect since September, is the set of different levels of restrictions that each SEE CORTINEZ, P3

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DENVER -- The Adams 14 School District will have to reorganize, thanks to a pair of actions from the state board of education May 10.

The board removed the district’s accreditation and ordered it to partner with TNTP (once known as the New Teacher Project) as the reorganization process begins.

TNTP is an organization that tries to line up effective teachers for poor and minority students.

The district has recorded low test scores for several years, to the point that the state had to intervene.

A statement from the school district called the action “unexpected and capricious” and said it would challenge the decision “across relevant avenues” in seeking a reversal.

Schools in the district remain open, and state and federal funding remains in place, according to the Adams 14 School District.

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The grew out of the state’stold safer-atIn dial April, the state board the home orderto— the policy that came after district present a co-managethe statewide ment plan. stay-at-home order this In its 10 statement, the disspring andMay allowed numerous types of trict said it presented a proposed businesses to reopen. plan to the state. The district said, The state recently switched to color “none of the decisions made today identifiers — levels blue, yellow and (May 10) resulted in any positive orange rather than numbered levels contribution to the children of — to Adams 14.” avoid confusion. Until Nov. 17, level red “Despite the factorder. that Adams meant a stay-at-home Now, level 14 closely followed the guidance red — “severe risk” — is the secondof the state board and (Colorado SEE ADAMS14, P4

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James “Jim” William Arthurs July 24, 1933 - April 26, 2022

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James “Jim” William Arthurs, 88, of Brighton passed away April 26, 2022.

Jim was born July 24, 1933, in Mason City, Iowa to John “Hank” F. and Bernice M. (Blankenheim) Arthurs, he was their only child. His family moved to Marshalltown, Iowa where he graduated from St. Mary’s High School. Jim also graduated from the University of Minnesota and was a veteran of the United States Navy.

Jim was a member of St. Augustine’s Parish. He had served on the board of Brighton Community Hospital, and had been a member of Brighton Housing Authority, Colorado Funeral Directors Assn., Colorado Coroners Assn., Rotary and Kiwanis.

He married Priscilla Lynne Hooven June 20, 1956, in Marshalltown, Iowa. They had three children, Patrick, Rebecca, and Ellen.

In 1965 Jim and Priscilla moved from Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Brighton where Jim started his work as funeral director and later owner of Rice Funeral Chapel. During this time he also served as Adams County Coroner for 16 years.

Jim is survived by his wife Priscilla, son, Pat (Terree) Arthurs of Brighton, daughters Becky (Scott) Backlund of Lakewood and Ellen Arthurs of Aurora. Grandsons - Jim (Crystal McDowell) Arthurs of Arvada and John (Sumer) Arthurs, and great grandson Henry Arthurs of Brighton.

After retirement he enjoyed taking care of his yard, family vacations in Steamboat Springs and spending time with his

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March 11, 1936 - April 25, 2022

Arthur (Art) Vigil born in Sapello, New Mexico on March 11th 1936 to his mother Elvira and father Amadeo Vigil. Art passed away at his residence, the Vigil Family ranch on April 25th, 2022. Art is lovingly remembered by his sisters Mary and Viola. Children Angelo Vigil, Alex Vigil, Arlette, and Lila Vigil. His grandchildren Brenda, Maria, Isabel, Bernadette, Gabriel, Vangie, Dennis, Travis, James, Christina, Ashley, Ron, Jacob, Briana, Alexis, Janessa, and Sara. Also, remembered 23 greatgrandchildren.

Art was previously a resident in Brighton,

Colorado where he worked for the City of Brighton for 15 years.

He spent his most recent years in Trementina, New Mexico cared for by his son Angelo Vigil and Granddaughter Maria Vigil. Art loved Gardening in his yard, spending time maintaining his ranch, and telling his life stories to his grandchildren. Arts ranch will always be his place of remembrance for his family.

Please join us for Arthurs Rosary at the St. Augustine Church in Brighton, Colorado on Tuesday, May 31st 2022 at 10:30am followed by the funeral mass.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts can be made in his honor to the St. Augustine Community Food Bank. https://membership. faithdirect.net/givenow/CO923/41051

Scott Alan Jaquith

March 28, 1956 - April 24, 2022

Scott Alan Jaquith passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022, in Denver Colorado at the age of 66, a life-long resident of Commerce City, Colorado.

Scott was born the second child of Philip and Doyne Jaquith on March 28, 1956 at St. Joseph’s hospital in Denver, Colorado. After graduating from Adams City High School in 1974, Scott entered the Navy.

He returned to Commerce City in the early 1980s and resumed working with his father in the construction trade. He became a master craftsman in linoleum, tile and Formica work.

In 2000, Scott was elected as a Councilman to the Commerce City Council and served for eight years. Scott then spent 17 years at the Deck Super Store where he worked through the end of his life. His co-workers at the Deck Super Store became his second family.

Scott was a good friend to many people, always kind and ready to share a laugh. Though his friendships and acquaintances spanned a wide spectrum, his closest were childhood friends.

Scott is survived by his sister, Sandra Jaquith of Lafayette, Colorado; his brother Steven Jaquith and sister-in-law, Barbara Jaquith, of Aurora, Colorado; and two nieces and a nephew, Sarah Jaquith of Silverthorne, Colorado, Lindsay Jaquith of Macedonia, Ohio, and Misha Jaquith of Aurora, Colorado.

A memorial service with be held for Scott Jaquith on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at 2p.m. at Goode Centennial United Methodist Church at 6381 Olive St., Commerce City, Colorado.

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Robert, Robert, Berto, Bobby, Pocho Leyva Lizarraga August 27, 1970 - May 10, 2022

Roberto Leyva-Lizarraga was born and passed in Mazatlan, Sinaloa on the Pacific Coast of Mexico.

He was born August 27, 1970 to parents Tomas and Lorna. Pocho grew up surfing, fishing and working both the sea the beach of his beloved home.

Berto came to the US as a young man and was welcomed into the Lauer family when he married Wendi. Despite their divorce, he remained a part of the Lauer family until his passing.

Bobby spent several years working at Purifoy Chevrolet where he was always grateful for his

first job in the US. Robert eventually moved on to work for Agfinity. He worked there the rest of his short life.

He is survived by his greatest pride, his son Deiter and was loved all who knew him.

He will be remembered for his loyalty, his strong work ethic, and his wonderful sense of humor.

A celebration of his life and rosary will be conducted on Friday May 20, 2022 at Tabor Rice Funeral Home 75 S.13th Ave Brighton, CO

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Immigrants honored with citizenship during ceremony 26 new U.S. citizens hailing from dozens of countries welcomed

BY ROBERT TANN RTANN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, during a May 9 ceremony at Belleview Elementary School in Centennial, granted citizenship to 26 immigrants hailing from 20 countries.

Residents currently live in a slew of communities in the Denver metro area and beyond including Aurora, Centennial, Commerce City, Elizabeth, Golden, Highlands Ranch, Lakewood, Parker and Sedalia.

“It was probably the happiest moment of my life,” said Fadilayda Solakkaya, who immigrated from Turkey and now lives in Parker, and is excited to have a passport, vote in elections and

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“When the girls came, we would tell them, ‘You are part of the family. whatever you did before is gone at the door’,” Molly said. “You make the changes starting today and make yourself a better person.”

The Cortinez’s have taken in young mothers, too. They recalled one young girl with a little boy of her own.

“We had one girl that was pregnant and brought her baby home. We took care of them over a year and she has moved on her own,” Molly said.

It’s grown into a broad, multigenerational family.

“The girls come back and visit with their kids and refer to us as grandpa and grandma, said Bob. It’s nice to be recognized, Bob said, but that’s not why they did what they did.

Bob said, “I really didn’t want anything, but it’s been an honor. I’m not much for accolades. We wanted to help these girls.”

All walks of life Foster parents come from all walks of

help her community.

Goran Vejvoda, originally from Yugoslavia, has lived in several countries and said being a U.S. citizen “is a privilege.”

“How many places are there in the world where you can speak freely and vote freely and think freely,” Vejvoda said.

New citizens, were joined by friends and family members as well as about 200 3rd, 4th and 5thgrade students. Also in attendance were county and regional leaders who shared their experiences of being an immigrant.

“Welcome to the land of hope, the land of opportunity,” said Arapahoe County Assessor PK Kaiser, who was born in India and gained U.S. citizenship in 2009.

“America believes in immigrants.”

Being a citizen comes with liberties and responsibilities, said Kaiser, one of the most important being voting.

“Make sure you vote in every single election and make sure your voice is getting heard,” Kai-

ser said.

District Court judge Don J. Toussaint, whose parents immigrated from Haiti to New York and then to New Jersey, where Toussaint was born, spoke of his late father’s own immigrant journey and how it reverberates with him today.

Toussaint said after his father’s death in 2020, he found a “treasure trove” of items from his life, among them his citizenship certificate from 1978.

“From the letters I read, from the letters that he wrote to his brother and sister in Port-auPrince (Haiti), how much he adored this country and how he wanted to give back to this country,” Toussaint said, adding that his father was active in helping other Haitian immigrants and victims of the AIDs pandemic that began in the 1980s.

Toussaint’s father fled a brutal dictatorship in Haiti, Toussaint said, and while he believes his father “didn’t want to leave” he

knew he had no choice.

“Now, this country that I love a lot, is not a perfect country obviously,” Toussaint said. “But the ideals and the promise that this country holds makes this the perfect promise and perfect dream for millions of people.”

Attendees also heard from the school’s 4th-grade choir, who performed as a proud and triumphant chorus with words about the beauty of the U.S.’s immigrant heritage.

Before taking the Oath of Allegiance and being presented with their certificates, soon-to-be citizens heard a pre-recorded video message from President Joe Biden who celebrated the depth and diversity of the U.S.’s immigrant community.

“America’s a big country and it’s beautiful in the fact that it is so diverse,” Vejvoda said. “Like President Biden said, it’s an immigrant country in a very, very profound way. Those people got together to make things better.”

life, Homlar said some are in their 70s, and some are single parents who want to step up and foster parent.

“Anyone 21 and older who is ready to make a difference in someone’s life, Colorado needs foster parents in every community,” said Homlar.

“Not only Commerce City or North Adams County. We especially need foster parents that are willing to care for children with complex behavioral health needs.”

Homlar said that there are fewer kids in the past few months that are placed in out-of-home care than ever before in Colorado history.

“We are seeing the numbers go down and currently there are less than 4,000 children and youth in our foster care systems, “ Homlar said.”That number was over 6,900 a decade ago, so we have decreased over time. We know that every kid is special. We know every home can provide a different kind of support based on the kids’ needs.”

It’s begun to increase again, however.

“It’s why there is this ongoing need to recruit foster parents across the state,” Homlar said. “We were able to manage the system during the pandemic and the number of kids that

needed at-home placement was decreasing, but have seen a slight uptick recently,” he added.

Some foster parents are set up through the foster system to take in youngsters, and some families may take in large groups such as siblings.

“The county knows the foster parents in the system and their backgrounds. We know what the foster parents excel in. We also hear children’s stories that we service to make sure we do some good matching, “ Homlar said. “There is always a place for anyone interested to learn more about being a foster parent and learning what it takes to be certified.”

foster family and kids do not match, CDHS does what it can to provide stability, safety and wellbeing for everyone involved.

“If there’s a concern for disruption, or there’s a worry about the match, the county departments do whatever they can to avoid any kind of displacement,” he said. “Any move can be very difficult for a family and for a child.”

“Disruption is avoidable, the county makes sure that they do have counseling resources and support from the caseworker to make sure that we can provide stability, wellbeing and safety in a home,” he added.

CDHS has several programs with resources that support kids that age out of the system at 18 and become adults transition.

“There is recent legislation called Foster Youth in Transition. If it’s appropriate, it serves young adults’ wellbeing, they also can reenter the child welfare system to get the support the services, and sometimes even the court support, if needed,” said Homlar.

To learn how to become a foster parent and get certified, visit: https:// co4kids.org/foster-care-colorado on the internet.

Question of kinship Homlar said there are fewer than 2,000 certified kinship foster families in Colorado. Kinship is next of kin, such as an aunt and uncle or grandparents, that may want to foster for a certain amount of time while the biological family is connected with resources to help them sort out their issues.

Caseworkers are out in the field, ensuring parents get what they needed and preventing maltreatment in their homes. If there is a situation where a

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Front Range Community College names next president

BY LUKE ZARZECKI LZARZECKI@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Dr. Colleen Simpson will take the reins of Front Range Community College as its next president after current President Andy Dorsey retires Aug. 1.

She will be FRCC’s first Black president and the second Black woman president in the Colorado community college system, according to a news release.

“It’s an incredible honor,” she said.

Prior to landing in Colorado, Simpson was the administrator for retention and student success, academic affairs at Bronx Community College within the City University of New York system and vice president of student services and regional learning centers at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. In her past roles, she’s focused on removing barriers for students wanting to go to college, and she plans to continue that work.

“We want to make sure that all

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Department of Education) officials to provide a detailed turnaround plan that met their

dents will leave us better than when they started,” she said.

students have access and opportunity,” she said.

Some of those barriers can be financial or based on academic Simpson backgrounds.

She hopes that any applicant who is accepted to FRCC will end up graduating and earning a family-sustainable wage.

Removing barriers will create a more inclusive environment, she said.

“Everyone has their own lived experiences and so how do you ensure that everyone has worth within the journey? ” she said.

“Whether it’s the person who is for the first time learning about pronouns or learning about a new culture, how do you ensure

that that person feels valid and validated so that the growth can continue? ” Simpson also noted her experience leading a Hispanic-serving institution. In New York City, the Bronx Community College was 50% Hispanic in the 1990s.

That experience will benefit FRCC, she said.

“We are in a time of growth here within the United States and also within community colleges where we’re seeing a shift in our student demographics,” she said. “The growth is within our Latinx community, and I want to ensure that Front Range is positioned so that success continues for our changing student demographics.”

In addition to growth in certain populations, she also sees FRCC supporting economic growth within Colorado through education and job training. The skills students take from FRCC will hopefully benefit the surrounding communities.

“The ultimate goal is that stu-

Future challenges Declining enrollment is a challenge higher education faces all over the country, Simpson said, and she looks forward to overcoming that at FRCC. She calls for innovative solutions and engaging with students who aren’t going to community colleges.

She sees academic excellence — a strength she thinks FRCC has — as a way to fix those issues.

“That tradition of excellence is going to ensure that we meet the changing needs of our students and the community,” she said.

She comes to the job with excitement.

“My purpose is to ensure that every student within that region knows that college is possible,” Simpson said. “I am committed to inspiring innovation, and more importantly, ensuring that we are advocating for an inclusive education for all students.”

expectations, the state board moved the goalposts and took the unexpected and capricious actions of voting to suspend district accreditation and explore potential district reorganization,” the district said.

A press statement from the

state board said reorganizing the district could take upwards of a year. The first step, according to the statement, is an organization planning committee with representatives from neighboring school districts, including Brighton 27J, Adams 12 Five Star Schools and the Mapleton School District.

Once formed, the committee will consider options and then present them to the community for feedback. The statement said voters in each of the affected districts get the chance to vote the plan up or down during an election.

As part of its May 10 rulings, the state board asked the state attorney general’s office to prepare written orders to reflect the decision.

The district received the two lowest ratings in the state district accountability system since the state enacted its Accountability Law in 2009. The state board said even though ratings have been on hold because of the pandemic, the district has been on an ac-

countability clock since 2010.

The statement said the board has to direct action to schools and districts that stay on that clock for five years in a row. One of the available options, the statement said, is a district reorganization process.

Four years ago, the state approved a district proposal to turn over management of the district to an external partner for four years. In February, the district severed ties with that management firm, MGT Consulting.

After that decision, the community and the Adams 14 school board asked the state to leave the district alone.

The school district said it would convene community meetings to understand the decision “and how they can play an important role in remedying this injustice.”

“All Adams 14 schools and the district as a whole continue to operate as usual,” the school district added. “This district will continue to play a vital role in the lives of Commerce City students and families for decades to come.”

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VOICES The outer you reflects the inner you

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ave you ever been around someone in a group setting and suddenly they say something completely out of character or unexpected? And when they realize it, they say or ask something like, “Did my inside voice just come out?” Maybe we have all experienced a moment like that, and probably even have been the one to let our inside voice come out unexpectedly.

Some of us do a really good job of controlling our words, feelings and actions when it comes to our ability to stay composed, especially when we may not necessarily agree with those around us. We have the ability to keep our outer selves restrained from saying what might really be on our heart and mind.

And then there some of us who completely wear our hearts on our sleeve. We do not have a poker face, so we make our feelings known through what we do and what comes out of our mouth. Some might even say that those of us who fall into this category don’t have a filter, when the thought pops into our minds we immediately say or act upon what we feel in that

moment.

Both types, those who stay calm and can control what they say and feel, as well as those who wear their hearts on their sleeve, are easy enough to understand and recognize. Those who demonstrate Michael Norton restraint are usually very thoughtful and really consider their words wisely before just speaking. And those who don’t hide the way they feel are more direct and to the point, and live life to its fullest with lots of emotion.

Then there are those of us who think we are showing restraint and composure trying to hide our feelings, but our tonality, our expressions, and our body language give us away. Those of us in this group should never play poker. And there are a lot of us who fall into this category, we just don’t see ourselves this way, we think we are fooling others, when they can see clearly right

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through us.

“We cannot consistently act in a way that is inconsistent with the way we see ourselves.” — Dr. Joyce Brothers A lot of how we see ourselves has to do with what we keep on the inside, and what has the potential to come out of us in moments of distress, or conflicts of any kind, and usually at the wrong time. If we are harboring feelings that are negative or angry, our outside self will reflect those emotions. We may be able to mask it for a little while, but sooner or later we will hold our tongue for so long, but then eventually our true inner feelings will be exposed.

We all fall somewhere along the spectrum of the three examples mentioned above. And in the world we are living in today we need to feed our minds and our hearts with the words of hope and encouragement, loving kindness, abundance, gentleness, benevolence, generosity and goodness.

When we feed our minds and hearts with a steady diet of the positive, our inner self will never betray our outside self.

Should we say or do what we feel and believe? Yes. Should we make sure it is said or done with respect?

Absolutely. For some of us, we know exactly where we are when it comes to displaying how we really feel. And for others, we only fool ourselves. The solution is that we say and do exactly what needs to be said or done, and to say it or do it with respect, kindness, and compassion.

How about you? Are you staying composed? Do you wear your heart on your sleeve? Or do you have the blind spot of maybe projecting what you are feeling on the inside without knowing it? I would love to hear your story at mnorton@xinnix.com, and when we can include a steady diet of the good, the pure, the powerful and the positive, our inside self and outside self will more than likely be in alignment, making this a better than good year.

Michael Norton is the grateful president of XINNIX, a personal and professional coach, and a consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator to businesses of all sizes.

Village must step up until Colorado gets its act together

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ay is Mental Health Awareness Month, and after the last two years, most of us are well aware of the state of our mental health.

Coloradans statewide are struggling with mental health more than ever. A 2021 Colorado Health Access Survey revealed that 38% of Coloradans over the age of 16 experienced a decline in mental health such as anxiety, depression, or loneliness, as the result of COVID-19.

At the same time, Mental Health America ranked Colorado dead last in the nation for access to care for adults with mental health needs.

The combination of declining wellbeing and poor access to resources has our community facing a crisis from which we must not turn away.

Mental Health Colorado has been deeply engaged in supporting the recommendations of the behavioral health task force convened by Gov. Jared Polis in 2019. Task force recommendations have resulted in a series of bills designed to fill gaps in services all over the state, most recently with the help of $450

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million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funding.

This funding will enable us to build much-needed in-patient capacity — beds — for adults and youth.

We will invest in recruiting and retaining our behavioral health workforce. We will take important steps toward decriminalizing mental health, better coordinating care and resources, and much more.

These investments won’t solve all of Colorado’s problems, or solve anyone’s problems anytime soon, but they will eventually make a meaningful difference in the lives of many.

In the meantime, how do we become more resourceful and resilient without contributing to the long wait lists for professional support?

The scarcity of mental health care in our state leaves many of us to our own devices — as if this were an earlier era in history. In an age of heightened risk for suicide and harmful substance use, we must prioritize access to care and

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services for those who are at greatest risk or most seriously ill.

The rest of us will have to cultivate individual, peer-to-peer support for ourselves and those around us. We must remind one another to engage in practices that contribute to well-being. Be more proactive about reaching out to somebody who hasn’t been their usual self. Make inquiries. Offer companionship. Offer to help someone access resources — whether it be transportation, research, or caring communities.

Earlier this year, Mental Health Colorado launched a campaign to surface the real-life ways people around Colorado care for themselves and find joy, strength, or peace. The “What’s Your Peace?” campaign is meant to get people thinking about the daily steps that bolster our mental well-being, to carve out time for them with more intention, and to expand our collective toolkit by sharing them with one another.

We received “peaces” from all over the state. It was no surprise to hear that hiking, walking,

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snowboarding, and fly-fishing bring many Coloradans peace. We also heard from knitters, birdwatchers, dog-snugglers, and home cooks about their self-care habits.

They’re not competitive or performative — most of these moments never make it to Instagram. It’s the restorative or meditative nature of the activity itself that helps us keep our balance.

If only we could all knit, hike, and fish our way to holistic wellbeing. But for many of us, the challenges run deeper.

Rough days and months are still ahead. It will take years for Colorado’s new behavioral health legislation to take hold and begin to improve access to mental health care in our community. I call on family members, friends, teachers, hospital staff, first responders, and anyone who encounters someone in need to draw from — or continue to draw from — their well of kindness and humanity.

Vincent Atchity, of Centennial, is president and CEO of Mental Health Colorado.

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BRIEFS 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

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Please indicate either dine-in or take-out 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.

Gummball 5K The fifth annual Gummball Rally will be Saturday, Oct. 1 at Adams County Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton. The 5K walk/ run is in honor of former Adams County sheriff’s deputy Heath Gumm, who died in the line of duty in 2018.

The cost is $30 for racers 13 and older and $10 for 12 and younger.

Those 12 and younger get in free.

Each includes a shirt/swag bag guaranteed with entrry by Sept. 14.

Packets will be available for pickup at 4201 E. 72nd Ave. from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30. Proceeds benefit a nonprofit that supports law enforcement and first responders.

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ONGOING 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. 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/70316b054 22c448492c51da0f0e0fd86/ 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 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 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.

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.

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 303-8533500.

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 mentalhealth 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.

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Recovered from COVID, Southard thanks hospital Brighton Police Chief credits hospital staff BYBELENWARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

For Brighton Police Chief Paul Southard, COVID-19 was quite literally a nightmare.

In a speech broadcast over the Platte Valley Medical Center public address system on May 13, he thanked the hospital for helping him recover from a 15-day long COVID-induced daze.

“During those 15 days on a ventilator, I experienced terrifying hallucinations, more real than any dream,” Southard said.

Southard returned to the hospital on May 13 to take a “Survivor Walk” down the halls, thanking the staff that saved him. Before the walk, he addressed the entire hospital over the public address system.

Southard said in his speech that when he and his wife Karen arrived at the emergency room on March 24, 2020, he was in very poor condition.

“That’s the last thing I remember until 15 days later, when I heard someone saying my name and asking me if I knew where I was,” Southard said.

When Southard tried to get out of bed, he could not stand and had no idea where he was but could see people walking around in personal protective equipment. Then the medical staff told him he had contracted COVID-19.

Southard acknowledged the terrible

Chief Southard and his wife Karen were in the middle with the PVMC care team that PHOTO BY BELEN WARD took care of Chief Southard.

toll of the disease, noting he was fortunate to get the care he did.

“Unlike many others, I was fortunate to have survived due to heroic measures carried out by a fantastic group of professionals at this hospital. I’m here with you today, “ he said. “Unfortunately, nearly one million people in the United States have died due to COVID-related complications. Without the expert care from providers like you, how many more may have succumbed to this dreaded virus.”

Southard was released from Platte Valley about three weeks later, on April 15. As he was wheeled out of the hospital front entrance, members of the Brighton Police Department, Brighton Fire Rescue District, the city of Brighton, PVMC, and other local agencies applauded his recovery, and members of the police department saluted him.

Southard is not the first COVID

survivor to return to the hospital to say thanks, according to hospital chaplain Rosalie Osian. It’s become a tradition, she said.

“We had five patients visit us the past few days taking the ‘Survivor Walk.’

Three patients were admitted here with COVID in early 2020, and the other two later. We’re so excited and they are doing well. We wish that more would come,” Osian said.

Kurt Gensert, Chief Nursing Officer COO at Platte Valley, said Southard’s survival was due to the care team coming together despite not having any background knowledge on the treatment of the virus. Instead, they had to base their treatment on intuition, trading stories with other hospitals.

As the pandemic wore on and science improved it became more of a cookbook approach, Gensert said.

“When Paul arrived, we initially

figured out just what was happening in our country at the very beginning during those early days in March,” Gensert said. “When we think about the gravity of his illness in retrospect, with Paul’s instance, he was either the first or second case admitted that we did not benefit from knowing anything about how to treat the disease.”

It’s good to see him now, Gensert said.

“He was especially inspirational to the care team because we remember him being in that very foggy place, but also sort of scary place not knowing what to do,” Gensert said. “Of course, we had no vaccine at that point. And our care teams were showing up to work every day preparing about themselves in their own families, and with PPE,” he added.

But Southard said his survival happened because of the care he got.

“You are all truly angels who brought me back from the brink. Without your dedication, many of us would not be here today. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you, my wife Karen, my family and my friends thank you, as do many more families who didn’t have the experience to lose a loved one during the pandemic,” Southard said.

His wife Karen, agreed.

“I like to say to the staff for taking such well care of my husband. The physicians, the nurses, the respiratory therapists, the CNAs environmental services kept everything so safe and clean and nutritional services,” she said. “I can imagine it was scary, it was a team effort, and they’re saving lives here. I love this hospital, the people, and the leadership. Thank you so much.”

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Legislature passes HOA foreclosure reform bill Measure limits ability to penalize homeowners over covenant fines

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Colorado lawmakers passed a bill on May 9 aimed at protecting residents in disputes with their homeowners associations.

House Bill 22-1137 limits HOAs from seeking foreclosure against homeowners who accumulate fines for violating community rules known as covenants. The bill also stops HOAs from assessing those penalties on a daily basis and limits them to $500. The legislation now heads to Gov. Jared Polis, whose office said he plans to sign it into law.

“As it currently stands, Coloradans have little recourse and almost no protections when facing down the endless resources held by associations and the lawyers they may hire,” bill cosponsor Sen. James Coleman, D-Denver, told his colleagues at a committee hearing on May 6.

The bill went through numerous changes after its first House committee hearing. Supporters said lawmakers removed a provision that would have limited the amount of legal fees that HOAs can charge residents in court cases but added provisions that specifically prohibited foreclosure on liens that only contain fines or the costs of

Lawmakers and lobbyists are seen at the Capitol on Jan. 12 in Denver at the start of PHOTO BY OLIVIA SUN/THE COLORADO SUN Colorado’s General Assembly’s 2022 session.

collecting them.

Coleman said the changes were driven by hours of meetings with representatives of HOAs and their advocates. “We really took our time,” he said, “so that we ultimately make it so that our communities continue to be safe and beautiful, but at the same time folks aren’t losing their homes because they had weeds in their grass.”

Coleman represents Green Valley Ranch, a community that has become the subject of months of publicity after one of the HOAs there filed dozens of foreclosure cases against residents in the past year. Rep. Naquetta Ricks, D-Aurora, was the bill’s initial sponsor.

An analysis of court case data by Rocky Mountain PBS and ProPublica found that Colorado HOAs have filed at least 2,400 foreclosure cases against residents since 2018.

HOAs in the state have the legal right to seek foreclosure against

homeowners who are at the equivalent of six months behind on their routine dues, but that total can also include fees, fines and collection costs, such as legal fees.

Many homeowners who faced foreclosure have told Rocky Mountain PBS and ProPublica that they ultimately ended up paying thousands of dollars more than their original debts to save their homes because the HOA billed them legal fees after they fell behind. Residents of one HOA community in Aurora, the Timbers Homeowners Association I, told the news organizations that they were surprised to learn their HOA has filed 41 foreclosure cases since 2018.

The newly passed legislation contains several measures that supporters said would give homeowners due process before delinquencies end up in court. It requires several notifications to residents about delinquencies and

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AURORA -- Brighton’s track teams finished a combined second at the last Eastern Metro Athletic Conference track-and-field meet May 9. The event was at Hinkley High School.

Prairie View’s teams finished fourth. The conference is folding up after this school year. Both schools will be in the Front Range League when school starts again in the fall.

Here are the individual results: Girls 100-meter dash: 6. Mariska Howlett, BHS, 13.68 seconds. 200-meter dash: 7. M. Howlett, 28.37.400-meter dash: 3. Paige Walker, PVHS, 1:05.74.

800-meter run: 2. Claire Engelhardt, BHS, 2:33.05. 3. McKinsey Poulson, PVHS, 2:37.74. 1600-meter run: 1.

C. Engelhardt, 5:37.88. 2. Elizabeth Cronk, BHS, 6:00.65. 8. Danielle Nikolai, 6:13.27. 3200-meter run: 1. M. Poulson, 13:11.77. 2. D. Nikolai, 13:22.56. 6.

Brooklyn Yates, BHS, 14:18.09. 8. Holly Poole, BHS, 14:20.5. 100-meter hurdles: 5. Jovanna Ledezma, 18.66. 6. Harmony Tanksley, PVHS, 18.84. 300-meter hurdles: 6. Neveah Stanley, 55.98. 7.

J. Ledezma, 56.87. 8. Kendra Roberts, 57.35. High jump: 3. Rehanna Williams, BHS, 4-7. 7. Taylor Weber, BHS, 4-3. Long jump: 5. T. Weber, 15-3. Triple jump: 1. T. Weber, 34-8 1/2. 5. R. Williams, 30-5 1/4. 8. Katelyn Haase, BHS, 25-11 1/4. Pole vault: 2. B. Yates, 7-0. 3.

H. Poole, 6-6. 6. Hannah Price, PVHS, 5-6. Discus: 5. Kylee Goforth, BHS, 876. 8. Lily Smith, BHS, 63-5. Shot put: 5.

L. Smith, 31-7. 8. K. Goforth, 27-4.

Boys 100-meter dash: 1. Kaleb Quammie, BHS, 11.15 seconds. 5. Ryan Elsen, BHS, 11.42. 7. Kevin Day, 11.62.

200-meter dash: 3. Jackson Quammie, BHS, 23.08. 5. R. Elsen, 23.53. 400-meter dash: 4. K. Quammie, 54.75. 800-meter run: 3. Andrew Sanchez, BHS, 2:08.63. 6.Martin Delgado-Nevarez, PVHS, 2:18.6. 1600-meter run: 3. Caleb Price, PVHS, 4:59.99. 8. Austin Hill, BHS, 5:17.33. 3200-meter run: 2. C. Price, 10:53.91. 3. Kevin Martinez, PVHS, 11:26.21. 6. Carter Ferara, BHS, 11:46.87. 7. Henry Silosky, BHS, 11;47.48. 110-meter hurdles: 2. J, Quammie, 15.66. 4. Johnny Velasquez, PVHS, 16.35. 7. Ryan O’Callaghan, BHS, 16.99. 8. Edward Clements, BHS, 18.26. 300-meter hurdles: 4. R. O’Callaghan, 42.5. 7. Kunio Eshima,

PVHS, 44.44. 8. J. Velasquez, 44.77.

High jump: 2. Jalen Morris, PVHS, 5-7. 4. David Rock, BHS, 5-5. 6. Jayden Moultry, PVHS, 5-3.

8. Payton Paplow, BHS, 4-9.

Long jump: 4. Jose Huerta, BHS, 20-2. 6. Larenz Lovelace, PVHS, 20-0.

Triple jump: 4. Malcolm Campbell, PVHS, 37-9.

5. R. O’Callaghan, 37-5 1/2. 6. P. Paplow, 36-3. 7. Jayden Salazar, BHS, 36-1. 8. Nolan Peterson, PVHS, 35-1. Pole vault: 1. D. Rock, 12-0.

2. Josiah Yates, BHS, 9-6. 4. N. Peterson, 9-0. 8. Cody Carmichael, BHS, 7-6.

Discus: 4. Hayden Cuevas, BHS, 124-9.

5. Chris Parks, PVHS, 124-2. 6. Tytan Snyder, 110-1. Shot put: 3. Braxton Rodriguez, PVHS, 43-11 1/2. 4. T. Snyder, 43-6 1/2. 5. H. Cuevas, 41-0. 8. Logan Anderson, BHS, 38-5.

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Public Notices call 303-566-4123 Legals City and County Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AN-265-22 Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of Commerce City in a hybrid format, June 6, 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 inperson 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 May 5, 2022.

CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO /s/ Dylan Gibson, City Clerk Legal Notice No. CCX605 First Publication: May 12, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express A RESOLUTION FINDING SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE OF THE ANNEXATION PETITION IN CASE AN-265-22 KNOWN AS THE 7001 COLORADO BOULEVARD ANNEXATION AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR SUCH ANNEXATION NO. 2022-53 WHEREAS, there was presented to and filed with

the City Council of the City of Commerce City, Colorado (“City”), a written petition dated March 22, 2022 by Richdell Properties, LLC in case No. AN-265-22 (“Petition”) seeking annexation to and by the City of contiguous unincorporated territory consisting of approximately 4.209 acres situated, lying and being in the County of Adams, State of Colorado, as described in the Petition and generally located at 7001 Colorado Boulevard, commonly known as the 7001 Colorado Boulevard annexation; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Findings. The Petition in Case No. AN-265-22 is found to be in substantial compliance with the applicable laws of the State of Colorado, pursuant to C.R.S § 31-12-107(1).

SECTION 2. Notice of Hearing. The City Council will hold a public hearing for the purpose of determining if the proposed annexation complies with section 30 of article II of the state constitution, C.R.S. §31-12-104, as amended, and C.R.S. §31-12-105, as amended, or such provisions thereof as may be required to establish eligibility for annexation to the City under the terms of Part 1 of the Municipal Annexation Act of 1965, as amended, at the following time, date and place: 6:00 p.m.

Monday, June 06, 2022 City Council Chambers 7887 East 60th Avenue Commerce City, Colorado 80022 *This hearing may be held partially or entirely electronically; more information is available at https://www.c3gov.com/government/city-council/ virtual-meetings.

Any person may appear at such hearing and present evidence related to the proposed annexation, subject to any applicable registration requirements. 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 for the annexation with reference to the matters required by C.R.S. § 321-110. If the 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 an ordinance making the proposed annexation effective.

RESOLVED AND PASSED THIS 2ND DAY OF MAY 2022.

CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO _______________________ Benjamin A. Huseman, Mayor ATTEST _____________________ Dylan A. Gibson, City Clerk Exhibit-A Annexation Description LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M. CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO ANNEXATION DESCRIPTION

A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEARINGS ARE BASED ON THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., BEARING S 00°14’18” E, A DISTANCE OF 1320.79 FEET, AS SHOWN ON THE COMMERCE CITY CONTROL DIAGRAM AND AS MONUMENTED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 1 BY A FOUND 3-1/4” ALUMINUM CAP, STAMPED “RLS 24673”, AND AS MONUMENTED AT THE NORTH SIXTEENTH CORNER OF SECTION 1 BY A FOUND 2” ILLEGIBLE ALUMINUM CAP. COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER SAID SECTION 1; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 1, S 89°52’14” W, A DISTANCE OF 30.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF COLORADO BOULEVARD; THENCE ALONG SAID WESTERLY RIGHTOF-WAY LINE, S 00°14’18” E, A DISTANCE OF 253.52 FEET; THENCE S 54°20’44” W, A DISTANCE OF 12.27 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF A 10 FOOT RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION CONVEYED IN DEED RECORDED APRIL 11, 2000 IN BOOK 6093 AT PAGE 635 OF THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORDS, AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ALONG SAID WESTERLY RIGHT-OFWAY DEDICATION LINE, S 00°14’18” E, A DISTANCE OF 1060.23 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 1; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, S 89°29’19” W, A DISTANCE OF 314.64 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING SAID SOUTH LINE, N 69°02’31” E, A DISTANCE OF 122.49 FEET; THENCE N 19°26’54” E, A DISTANCE OF 120.85 FEET; THENCE N 05°30’58” E, A DISTANCE OF 112.51 FEET; THENCE N 05°34’54” W, A DISTANCE OF 72.62 FEET; THENCE N 15°49’27” W, A DISTANCE OF 82.02 FEET; THENCE N 11°10’21” E, A DISTANCE OF 63.82 FEET; THENCE N 23°55’18” W, A DISTANCE OF 175.95 FEET; THENCE N 06°09’15” E, A DISTANCE OF 163.66 FEET; THENCE N 39°01’28” E, A DISTANCE OF 85.08 FEET; THENCE N 29°01’24” E, A DISTANCE OF 119.15 FEET; THENCE N 46°49’51” E, A DISTANCE OF 67.34 FEET; THENCE N 54°20’44’’ E, A DISTANCE OF 67.87 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING AN AREA OF 183,344 SQUARE FEET OR 4.209 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. 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, June 6, 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 303227-8791 or dgibson@c3gov.com. The hearings will also be broadcast on Channel 8 in Commerce City and livestreamed at https://www.c3gov.com/ video.

Resolution 2022-50 - COHEN DENVER AIRPORT, LLC IS REQUESTING APPROVAL OF THE LEGATO WEST FILING NO. 1 FINAL PLAT TO CREATE 181 LOTS AND 7 TRACTS ON APPROXIMATELY 34.84 ACRES FOR FUTURE SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL HOMES, FOR THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED BETWEEN TOWER RD AND E-470, SOUTH OF 96TH AVENUE, WEST OF HIMALAYA PARKWAY, AND BETWEEN E. 93RD PLACE AND E. 95TH AVENUE (TRACT D), ZONED LEGATO PUD (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT).

Resolution 2022-51 - COHEN DENVER AIRPORT, LLC IS REQUESTING APPROVAL OF THE LEGATO FILING NO. 2 FINAL PLAT TO CREATE 131 LOTS AND 7 TRACTS ON APPROXIMATELY 32.38 ACRES FOR FUTURE SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL HOMES, FOR THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED BETWEEN TOWER RD AND E-470 AND SOUTH OF 96TH AVENUE, WEST OF HIMALAYA PARKWAY, AND BETWEEN CATHAY COURT AND ARGONINE STREET (TRACT D2), ZONED LEGATO PUD (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT).

Ordinance 2396 - AN ORDINANCE VACATING COLORADO BOULEVARD RIGHT-OF-WAY ON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF CONSISTING OF THE NORTHWEST SIDE OF THE REALIGNED COLORADO BOULEVARD SOUTH OF THE BURLINGTON DITCH AT 72ND AVENUE, COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO Ordinance Z-984-22 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY ZONING THE PROPERTY ANNEXED AS THE 7001 COLORADO BOULEVARD FROM ADAMS COUNTY A-3 TO COMMERCE CITY PUD (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT) AND APPROVING A ZONE DOCUMENT Resolution 2022-40 – RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EBERLY PLACE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT SERVICE PLAN

BY ORDER OF CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COMMERCE CITY ATTEST: Dylan A. Gibson, City Clerk Legal Notice No. CCC613 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: May 19, 2022 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

The Commerce City Urban Renewal Authority (CCURA), working with Delwest as master developer, is seeking offers from a hospitality management group to purchase and redevelop property as a food hall and marketplace project on the former Mile High Greyhound Park (MHGP) site located east of Highway 2 between 62nd and 64th Avenues. Currently, no food halls or public markets are located in Commerce City or within a 6-mile radius of the Mile High Greyhound site.

The CCURA is seeking proposals from qualified developers to purchase approximately one (1) to two (2) acres within the MHGP at the northwest corner of Elm Street and E. 63rd Avenue and build a food hall that serves the local and regional market The proposal package should include a written statement of interest, development team experience, project concept, and project scope and offer.

Inquiries may be submitted to RedefiningCommerce@c3gov.com Proposals are due by 5PM on Friday, June 10, 2022. Proposals must be submitted electronically to: Michelle Claymore mclaymore@c3gov.com Legal Notice No. CCC612 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: May 19, 2022 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Metropolitan Districts Public Notice NOTICE OF VACANCY ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF BELLE CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Belle Creek Metropolitan District No. 1 of Adams County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 32-1-808, C.R.S. that a vacancy currently exists on the board of directors of the Belle Creek Metropolitan District No. 1 (“District”). Any qualified, eligible elector of the District interested in filling such vacancy and serving on the board of directors should file a Letter of Interest with the board of directors of the District on or before the close of business on June 3, 2022 at the District Management office.

Letters of Interest can be sent to the Belle Creek Metropolitan District No. 1, c/o Laurie Tatlock, at Mulhern MRE, Inc., email: laurie@mulhernmre. com; mail: 188 Inverness Drive West, #140, Englewood, CO 80112, phone: (720) 720-274-8377.

BELLE CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 By:/s/ Laurie Tatlock Manager Legal Notice No. CCX611 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: May 19, 2022 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

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