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elections run through June 28 Ballots have been mailed to households BY SCOTT TAYLOR STAYLOR@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Megi Campbell got creative with her Minecraft game necklace and hair pieces. Adams County celebrated its first Pride event ever last June 18 at Riverdale Regional Park. For more photos, see page 8.

Xcel Energy wants customers to pay for plant shutdowns Public Utilities Commission officials want more study to shut down Xcel Energy’s five remaining coal-fired generating units — to be paid by customers — A long line of cars outside the city of Brighton’s rapid testing site at and instead is seeking more detailed The Colorado Public Utilities Riverdale Regional Park. The site has had to close early many days in recent financial analysis. Commission on June 10 balked at weeks dueatobillion-dollar high demand. Adams 14-day test positivity The proposed closing costsrate were approving price tag County’s BY MARK JAFFE SPECIAL TO THE COLORADO SUN

was 15.9 percent, as of Nov. 17, according to Tri-County Health Department. Brighton and Commerce City’s test positivity rates were both higher than 13 percent. Forty-five people in Brighton and 29 in Commerce City have died from COVID-19 related health issues. To limit the spread of COVID-19, at least 15 counties moved to tighter restrictions that prohibits indoor and personal gatherings.

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While the main drama this election season comes later this fall, there is plenty of drama wrapping up later this month in the Colorado state primaries. Primary voting continues through June 28, and Adams County voters can return their ballots by mail or by hand-delivering them to one of the 28 24-hour ballot drop boxes scattered around the county. Most Adams County races are uncontested, but the race for sheriff will be worth watching. In the race for Adams County Sheriff Democratic nomination, incumbent Rick Reigenborn faces challenger Gene Claps, a former Division Chief when Reigenborn was first voted in as sheriff in 2018. You can read the first half of their profiles beginning on page 4 and rest online. The winner will face former sheriff Mike McIntosh, the sole Republican contender for the seat and the one Reigenborn ousted as part of 2018’s Democratic wave. The rest of the Adams County races isare mostly county required toplace followsettings based onfor the November’s general severity of a county’s localelection. virus spread. Incumbent Democrat Emma

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Robert (Bob) Yoshiharu Sakata was born on April 15, 1926, in San Jose, California to Aki Nishimura and Mantaro Sakata. His mother died of pneumonia leaving his father to raise 5-year-old Bob and 3 older siblings. Bob’s father farmed a small plot of land near Centerville, California where Bob learned to love farming. Following the declaration of war against Japan, the United States government interned 120,000 Japanese Americans including Bob and his family. As a teenager, Bob was sent to an internment camp located in Topaz Utah in 1942.

Additionally, in 1994, Bob and Joanna hosted Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan and in 2001, His Majesty awarded Bob with The Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Rosette, for his work in building mutual understanding and friendship between the United States and Japan. In 2004, the Sakata Family was given the honor of visiting Their Majesties at their private residence in the Imperial Palace, Tokyo, Japan.

Bob served on various boards and commissions including the 27J School Board, With assistance from his former high school First National Bank of Englewood, Bank One Corporation, Cooperative Extension teacher willing to vouch for his conduct and character, Bob garnered an early release from Advisory Board at Colorado State University, Adams County Economic Development the internment camp by working on a dairy farm located in Brighton, Colorado. Bob lived Board, Colorado Food Safety Task Force, in the dairy barn valuing the opportunity he National Federation of Beet Growers, was given. In 1944, the dairyman generously National Onion Association Board, Japan loaned him the money to purchase 40 acres of American Society, as well as local irrigation farmland in Brighton. This provided a way for ditch boards. A true patriot, Bob helped lead a national capital campaign to build the his family to leave the internment camp and National Japanese American Memorial to relocate to Colorado. Patriotism located in Washington D.C. and Bob graduated from Brighton High School attended the unveiling in 2000. In 2021, he and took a heavy coursework in math and attended the grand opening of the Bob Sakata science which he knew would be valuable Education Campus located in Brighton. for modernizing agriculture. He played the But more importantly, Bob believed deeply drums and made life-long friends through in giving back. In 1959, he joined a small various school activities. group of Brighton visionaries to help raise Bob endured numerous hardships as a local funds to build the community’s very young man including the untimely death first hospital. He was proud that no federal of his father in a car accident, his brother to funds were needed and served on the Board cancer, and a farming accident that burned of Directors for 9 years. He was an advocate 80% of his body. After a year in the hospital for local health care and continued to support Bob was never expected to walk again but Platte Valley Medical Center throughout through determination and his faith in God, his life. He was a long term member of the he relearned to walk with the help of crutches Brighton Rotary Club and participated in and leg braces. numerous civic activities. Bob was a member of Brighton First Presbyterian Church for over In 1955, Bob was nominated by the 65 years, and served in a variety of capacities Brighton Jaycees for the Outstanding including elder, capital campaign chair, and Young Farmers of America award. 14,000 pastor search committee member. young farmers were nominated, and Bob was selected as one of only four national Bob felt a deep gratitude to his employees winners at a ceremony held in Pittsburgh, and considered them family. His community Pennsylvania. of friends across the globe were diverse and he was thankful for them all. He loved spending He met the love of his life, a local farmer’s daughter named Joanna Tokunaga, and they time with his grandchildren and family and was a devoted husband. He was a man of were married in 1956 at the original First many accomplishments, and his legacy of Presbyterian Church in Brighton. Together, generosity, good humor, faith, and family will Bob and Joanna grew Sakata Farms from 40 acres to over 3,000 acres producing sweet live on in all he touched. He often said it is “not how high up the ladder you get but who corn, broccoli, cabbage, onions, and beans. you take with you”. Bob’s innovation in seed development and consumer packaging changed the sweet corn Bob is survived by his wife Joanna, son industry in the 1980’s with the introduction Robert (Julie Kerr), daughter Vicki, daughter of Sakata Farms Gourmet Sweet Corn. Lani (Don Dolifka) and grandchildren David Dolifka and Madison Dolifka, and his sister Bob’s agricultural innovations garnered Mistie. He is preceded in death by both his widespread recognition, including an parents, his brother Harry, and sister Fusie. appointment by President Nixon to the Advisory Board of the Commodity Credit Corporation in 1973 and an invitation to the White House honoring American agriculture. Among the many accomplishments, Bob and Joanna were inducted into the Colorado Business Hall of Fame, Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame, and received the Colorado Proud Lifetime Achievement Award.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Platte Valley Medical Center Foundation, with a note in the memo line “in memory of Bob Sakata”. Checks can be mailed to 1600 Prairie Center Parkway, Brighton, CO 80601. Online donations can be made at https:// www.sclhealth.org/locations/platte-valleymedical-center-foundation/donate/

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Prairie View Middle School has new principal STAFF REPORT

Grace Bird is the new principal at Prairie View Middle School. It won’t be a lot of extra miles for her to get to her new job. She’s been the assistant principal at the Middle School since 2019. A press statement said in that role, she’s overseen school program implementation and

she’s been a leader in setting the academic environment at the school. “We’re thrilled to have Grace’s expertise at Prairie View Middle School as the new principal and champion for student achievement,” Superintendent Chris Fiedler said. “Over the years, Grace has earned a reputation as an expert in using achieve-

ment data to evaluate programs and performance in order to make remarkable improvements.” Prior to coming to Prairie View Middle, Grace was an assistant principal of instruction at STRIVE Prep in Denver from 2018-2019. Before that, she was an assessment and data liaison and interim assistant principal

for Adams City High School in the Adams 14 School District from 2015-2018. She taught social studies at Kearney Middle School in Commerce City from 2012 to 2015 and at Montbello High School in Denver from 2010-2011. Bird, who replaces Cristina Bissell, begins her new role July 1.

Tenant-landlord mediation offered in Adams County STAFF REPORT

An effort between Adams County and a housing nonprofit have a created a mediation program to help cut down on forced evictions. Colorado Housing Connects has operated a helpline to offer statewide housing information to property owners and renters alike. Operators at the help line, 1-844-926-6632, have provided information about HUDapproved housing counseling agencies throughout Colorado for foreclosure prevention since 2014. Now the group has launched a mediation program to help

mitigate landlord-tenant disputes in Adams County. The goal of the program is to divert parties away from court-sanctioned eviction proceedings and to work toward mutually agreed alternatives between renters and landlords, according to a written statement. Alternatives can include rental assistance, payment plans, lease compliance and more. State data shows 2,445 eviction cases have been filed in Adams County in 2022 as of May 31. “Far too often, we hear from tenants and landlords at their wit’s end. The relationship has

eroded, and communication is strained,” said Colorado Housing Connects Program Director Patrick Noonan. “This can lead to eviction, other litigation, or lease non-renewal. Mediation is an opportunity for both parties to come to the table and work out an agreement that spares landlords avoidable costs and tenants an eviction. A tenant-landlord mediator can cut out the emotion and support a solution driven discussion.” The program is designed to help those who are concerned about paying rent, residents who are worried that rental assistance won’t come soon enough and those who are

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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/70316b0 5422c448492c51da0f0e0fd86/ 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/ covid-testing 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.

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As sheriff, you have to work with other agencies. Do you think Adams County has established good working relationships with other departments and agencies or is there room for improvement? I think there is always room for improvement, I currently meet with the Chiefs of all the agencies in Adams County monthly to discuss current issues we each are facing. We have seen great success with

these meetings, partnerships that have grown and there is sharing of resources. Last year all the agencies pooled resources to address the street racing issues we all battled independently, working united has worked well for each agency. What can the sheriff do to help with the opioid crisis? We need to provide resource information to those who are

struggling with opioid addiction. If the person enters the jail, we can get them started in the Medication Assisted Treatment program so when they leave jail they can re-enter society with a plan towards rehabilitation. If the person is in society, our co-responder program can help them find the resources needed to help with their addiction, getting them into treatment.

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and some emergency calls for the last 16 months of my campaign. I have also talked to the Denver Police Department about its STAR program and how successful it has been. Some calls have a very negative impact and outcome when law enforcement responds to them. This would free up the uniformed officers, allowing them to respond to other calls for service and reducing response times, creating a win/ win scenario for public service and policing needs.

Could Crisis Response teams, sending nonPolice to certain emergency calls, work in Adams County and why or why not? Yes, I have been talking about starting a co-responder program for 911

As sheriff, you have to work with other agencies. Do you think Adams County has established good working relationships with other departments and agencies or is there room

for improvement? I believe from the conversations I have had with other departments, agencies and officers, that the sheriff’s office has strained its relationships during this last administration. The sheriff’s office needs to be seen as the leader in establishing these relationships. Providing resources, collaboration, training and bed space in the jail while assisting other agencies, who in turn, provide a service to their own communities. These relationships start with leadership and experience, to see the big picture and have an understanding of the entire county and the effects it may have.

What can the sheriff do to help with the opioid crisis? The sheriff has a key role in education, enforcement and reduction to affect the opioid crisis. In 20172018, I identified the issues concerning opioid use and the recidivism in our jail and with several other stakeholders started the first Vivitrol Program in Adams County focused on inmates that were being released with an opioid addiction. Inmates who volunteered for the program received medication before leaving the facility and had appointments for follow-up physical and mental health care to ensure their success. The sheriff is obligated to reduce recidivism and help by providing education to assist in reducing opioid use.

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The plan is to close the utility’s five remaining units — in Craig, Hayden, Fort Morgan and Pueblo — between 2027 and 2031 at a cost of a little more than $1 billion. The bulk of that figure — $732 million — is for shutting the 750-megawatt Comanche 3 unit, in Pueblo. The $1.3 billion plant only went into operation in 2010 and will be the last to close at the end of 2030. The plant has been beset with operating, equipment and financial problems, leading to more than 800 days of shutdowns. Initially, Xcel proposed running

the plant until 2040 and then under pressure cut the closure date to 2035 and eventually 2031. The commission also asked for more detailed data on project operation and maintenance costs for Comanche 3, while it is still in use. “We have seen escalating unexpected costs in terms of unit 3 maintenance,” Gavan said. Xcel Energy is proposing using securitized bonds to finance the Comanche 3 closure which includes $690 million to pay for the unamortized part of the

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Pinter is unopposed for a second term in her District 3 County Commissioner seat. Across the aisle, Sean Forest is unopposed on the Republican ballot to face Pinter in November. Incumbent County Commission District 4’s Steve O’Dorisio is unopposed on the Democrat ballot, as are incumbent Clerk and Recorder Josh Zygielbaum, Assessor Ken Musso and Coroner Monica Bronucia-Jordan. They should face Republican challengers Joseph Domenico, for the County Commission seat, Clerk and Recorder challenger Karen Hoopes, Assessor challenger Hieu Truong Nguyen and

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State races In major state races, three Republicans are running for the chance to replace incumbent Democratic Secretary of State Jena Griswold. The candidates are Tina Peters, Mike O’Donnell and Pam Anderson. Looking to unseat incumbent Gov. Jared Polis, the Republican ticket has the options of Greg Lopez and Heidi Ganahl. With ballots already hitting mailboxes, election officials say residents have until June 28 at 7 p.m. to vote.

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be gathered in one place and paid off by customers over time — with Xcel Energy also getting an interest payment on the account. The PUC move may be a concern for the settling parties, said Gwen Farnsworth, a managing senior policy advisor for environmental group Western Resources Advocates, which signed on to the agreement. One of the goals of the settlement was

to close the coal-fired plants as quickly as possible with Pawnee closing its coalfired unit and switching to natural gas in 2025, followed by the Hayden 2 unit in 2027, and Hayden 1 and Craig closing in 2028. Breaking the retirement costs off to a separate proceeding could delay the closure process and even lead to knockon-effects in delaying the acquisition on new, clean resources, Farnsworth said.

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