Commerce City Sentinel Express 102722

Braving the haunted fields along Riverdale Road

Food for Hope volunteers understand their impact

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

Food charity that helps schools find demand is growing

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Emily Stromquist, the CEO of Food for Hope, understands that her group is not simply keeping bellies full.

Food for Hope provides meals for Adams County school students, including in-school food banks at numerous schools in the Adams 12 Five Star, 27J and Adams 14 districts as well as Westminster Public Schools. It also offers weekend food bags and in-school snacks to help kids concentrate on their work.

Stromquist said when they started to serve an elementary school in the 27J school district and she learned of a fifth-grade boy who was having behavior issues in the classroom that staff could not figure out.

Commerce City cuts taxes to boost support for 27J Schools

A long line of cars outside the city of Brighton’s rapid testing site at Riverdale Regional Park. The site has had to close early many days in recent weeks due to high demand. Adams County’s 14-day test positivity rate was 15.9 percent, as of Nov. 17, according to Tri-County Health Department.

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The boy came in and received a bag of food for his family.

The city of Commerce City announced a cut in its own taxes in the hopes city voters will approve an upcoming mill levy override proposal in 27J Schools.

The district hasn’t passed a mill levy override in more than 20 years.

Brighton and Commerce City’s test positivity rates were both higher than 13 percent. Forty- ve 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.

The district is asking for a tax increase of eight mills. The cost, according to a release, is less than $1 a day on a $500,000 home. If approved, money goes to local

“They are the lowest per-pupil funded school district in the area,” Commerce City Mayor Benjamin Huseman said in a statement. “They need more money to continue to provide a quality education for the children in this community.”

The statement said the district’s

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low funding situation means the district operates on about 80 percent of the budget that all other districts have. If approved, the increase would improve student safety by putting a safety officer at every school, pay teachers more so the district can hire and keep the best, and add more STEM/Career and tech ed teachers to high schools giving students job-ready skills.

As Denver metro counties continue to inch closer to local stay-at-home orders under Colorado’s system of coronavirusrelated restrictions, the state announced a new level of rules that prohibits indoor dining and personal gatherings — a change that applies to the majority of the Denver metro area and many counties in other regions.

e state’s COVID-19 dial, which has been in e ect since September, is the set of di erent levels of restrictions that each

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county is required to follow based on the severity of a county’s local virus spread. e dial grew out of the state’s safer-athome order — the policy that came a er the statewide stay-at-home order this spring and allowed numerous types of businesses to reopen.

Stromquist said he started crying and shared how hungry he was and how little food they had a home.

“It turned out the whole year he was hungry because he wasn’t receiving enough food. It was causing his behavior issue,” Stromquist said. “Sometimes signs of hunger can be hard to miss with children and sometimes parents too, it’s embarrassing for them to say anything.”

e state recently switched to color identi ers — levels blue, yellow and orange rather than numbered levels — to avoid confusion. Until Nov. 17, level red meant a stay-at-home order. Now, level red — “severe risk” — is the second-

Thornton’s ThornCreek Church, at 3853 E 120th Ave. started Food for

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DA: No charges for o cers involved in Commerce City shooting

BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Brian Mason, the district attorney for the 17th Judicial District, announced Oct. 20 he would not file charges against officers involved in the shooting of Oscar Gurrola late last year.

A press statement said four officers were involved, two from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office and two from the Commerce City Police Department. It happened Nov. 29 in the 7500 block of Brighton Road following a report of a fight in the street.

The first officer at the scene was Commerce City Police Sgt. Megan Cordova. She saw two men standing outside a sedan. Mason’s letter to Adams County Sheriff Rick Reigenborn and Rick Myers, director of public safety for the Commerce City Police Department, said Cordova

saw one of the men draw a handgun.

“The male pointed the gun at Sgt. Cordova and yelled something that she did not understand,” the letter said. “Sgt. Cordova reversed and reported over the radio that the male wearing a red shirt pointed a gun at her.”

The letter went on to say that the male suspect continued to walk toward Cordova and fired the gun at her as she backed away. Two Commerce City officers, Sergio Rosales and Michael Rahn, arrived at the scene and shined their spotlight on the sedan that was parked about a block away.

Each was armed with a 5.56 rifle, and Cordova retrieved a shield.

“The male again fired his gun at the officers. Officers Rosales and Rahn returned fire. Officer Rosales fired seven times, and Officer Rahn fired four times,” the DA’s letter said. “Adams County Sheriff’s Of-

fice Sgt. Jason Gallegos drove up behind the Commerce City officers in his patrol vehicle just as the shots were fired.”

A second sheriff’s sergeant, Gilbert Abdulla, arrived in time to see the shooter get into the passenger side of the sedan and leave eastbound on East 76th Avenue. He and Gallegos pursued the vehicle. Abdulla eventually caught up with the car in the parking lot of a nearby business.

“Sgt. Abdulla parked and got out to confront the suspects on foot,” Mason’s letter said. “The sedan revved the engine and spun around facing toward Sgt. Abdulla. Sgt. Abdulla ... ordered the occupants to get out. The occupants ignored his commands. The sedan drove toward Sgt. Abdulla, causing him to fire his weapon at it.” The car crashed into a parked vehicle, then continued westbound on East 76th Avenue.

Because of the presence of other

officers and civilians in the area, Abdulla’s car intentionally collided with the sedan, which caused the suspect vehicle to head northbound, then run into a boulder near East 76th Avenue and Brighton Road. After a lengthy standoff, officers and deputies arrested the two men.

“Based on the evidence presented and the applicable Colorado law, there is no reasonable likelihood of success of proving the elements of any crime beyond a reasonable doubt against the involved officers,” Mason’s letter said. “Therefore, no criminal charges will be filed against the law enforcement officers involved in this incident.”

Gurrola’s arraignment on firstdegree murder and assault charges is set for 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 27.

Thornton Police Department detectives Fred Longobriccio and Bryan Adair led the investigation by the 17th Judicial District’s Critical Incident Response Team.

Hope in 2014 as a separate nonprofit entity. The started with weekend bags to fill the gaps when the schools were not serving breakfast and lunch.

Then in 2019, they had the idea of starting a food bank in school. Northglenn High School was its first location, and it had a real need for food.

“Since then Food for Hope has placed food banks in Adams 12, 14 and 27J. We are also working with a Westminster school serving them through our Feed 5000 program,” Stromquist said. “We have a food bank in the Pinnacle Charter School, a K-12 which does not fall into any of those school districts but has a high percentage of need.”

The newest program is the Fuel Snack program, or School Fuel.

“With the Fuel snack program, the school receives the snacks and works with teachers, counselors, and the school nurse, so when they see signs of hunger, they give the students snacks to get through the day, said Emily Stromquist, Food for Hope executive director.

Besides the Fuel snack program, Food for Hope offers two other programs through the Feed 5000 program: Volunteers regularly pack up Thanksgiving boxes for needy families and pack weekend nutrition bags that go to specific children registered with the schools.

They buy most of the food they give out from Food Bank of the Rockies, but supplement from local sources as well. The goal is to find healthy meals, according to Darcie Castigliano-Ball, Food for Hope development director.

“We also receive a donation from some businesses and individuals with food drives, but most of the food comes from Costco. We set high standards for our food, with low sugar, low salt, and healthy items that are high in protein,” Castigliano-Ball said.

ThornCreek Church in Thornton gave Food for Hope another room to build the food bank program. They needed a place to store food and sort food that specifically went to each location. Its expanded room

also has a fridge and a freezer to store milk, meats, and produce.

“The church is gracious enough to share split space with us,” Stromquist said. “We are paying three times as much for the same thing as you were paying last year, so we’re having to make those decisions, and this space and owning a delivery truck saves us money to buy more food.”

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A community of volunteers comes in on Mondays every week to help Food for Hope prep all the food for the week, and then it goes out on Thursday into the communities. The volunteers also help to distribute to food banks in the schools. They receive new food every Monday.

“We are thankful to the community to jump in and support to what we’re doing,” Stromquist said.

Food for Hope has staff members who keep track of all the schools’ food on the shelves while also getting to know each community, school, and culture. Some populations do not eat brown rice, so the food bank learned what types of food to distribute to each location based on its culture.

Stromquist said the communities they serve have a high population of Hispanics and a refugee population, so the food bank is culturally adaptable to their culture to ensure its custom.

“Every food bank is custom for that community so we are a little bit different than a standard Food Bank and serves a particular school or a particular district,” she said.

Catering to taste

At the Adams 14 food bank, for example, the volunteers have learned that the community doesn’t like cucumbers, but they like zucchini. Similarly, Ukrainian refugees in Brighton have particular cultural food choices as do the South American refugee families in Commerce City and the Afghan refugees in Thornton.

It’s been hard-won knowledge. Their original Thanksgiving donations used to include the typical Thanksgiving meal with all the sides. Stromquist said one Ukrainian mom at a food bank said she tried to make the turkey and it did

not go well, confusing her husband and her family.

“We realized four years ago not everyone eats turkey. So now we give out a gift card now, versus a turkey,” Stromquist said.

“We find a way to help them have a holiday meal at home that’s meaningful to their culture and meet their needs. We started doing gift cards so they could purchase meat and produce and get what they want,” she said.

After COVID Stromquist said the staff is seeing more than 1,200 people per month – a significant increase from last year. During COVID, students were receiving free and reduced lunch and the food bank’s help was not as important. But now that the COVID programs are going away, families have to enroll in these programs, which often come with income restrictions. People who make slightly more money than their neighbors might find they no longer qualify for free lunch programs.

“These families don’t make enough money, with housing costs,” Stromquist said. “They are still struggling to feed their kids. We see a lot of those families in our food banks, because their kids can’t get a free breakfast and reduced lunch at school. So the families try to feed their kids before they go to school and some families can’t send snacks with their kids to school.”

Stromquist said with the housing

crisis, Adams 12 district typically has 15 to 20 homeless families volunteers help during the school year. Now, however, that number is over 100. These kids are homeless, sleeping on a friend’s couch, in a car, in a hotel room, or in a different hotel room every night, she said.

“The kids are expected to go to school, and perform, do their homework and just be attentive. It makes it hard for them,” she said.

Thanksgiving work underway Food for Hope is now starting its holiday program Feed 5000 Thanksgiving Box program, a separate event. They distribute boxes to the school locations the week of November 14.

“We ask our communities to help support families, so every box will help a family from up to four to six. There is $30 donation and they have sponsorships for businesses that can come in an sponsor up to 100 boxes or 250 boxes, whatever they want to contribute for the different levels,” Castigliano-Ball said.

According to Food for Hope’s 2021-2022 annual report, the nonprofit delivered 10,890 weekend food bags and provided 92,397 School Fuel snacks. Feed 5000 distributed 2,000 Thanksgiving boxes across Adams County and provided 36,000 pounds of food to the in-school food banks.

To donate, visit: http://foodforhope.net or call Reba Mackintosh at 303-434-7498 or email reba@ foodforhope.net.

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If the proposal doesn’t pass, the statement said the district would have to make cuts to high-school and middle-school sports, school bus service and to extracurricular activities. There would also be an increase in class sizes.

The statement said Huseman told council it needs to do more than simply say it supports 5B, and he believes the council should support the schools with real action.

“If we, as a board, can offset those eight mills and cut [the tax rate increase] down to maybe three mills, or maybe 2 mills,

then we have done our part,” he said. “By actually taking action, we can go out and tell the residents of this community that are affected by this mill levy, we are doing our part to offset that mill levy so you’re not having to shoulder that cost all yourself.”

The statement said this is the first time 27J Superintendent Chris Fiedler has seen a city council take such action with such a sacrifice for students.

“The city council in Commerce City has really made a huge statement with its decision to reduce its own taxes so that neighborhood schools may be funded in a way they so desperately need,” Fiedler said.

The deadline for ballots to be dropped off is Tuesday, Nov. 8.

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Brighton schools lay out impacts without mill-levy override

BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Brighton’s school district says it needs money. So, come Tuesday, Nov. 8, voters will be asked to ap prove an increase of eight mills to provide for school safety, retention of teachers and something else.

The last time Brighton voters approved a mill-levy override was 2000.

“We’ve pulled all the budgettrimming levers we have,” said 27J spokesperson Janelle Asmus.

“There is no more nibbling around the edges that we can do to make ends meet. It’s that simple. It’s that dire. We are at the point where we are having to face cuts to things that will negatively impact students and families. But that’s where we are. There are no other options.”

The cost is$278 per year for a $500,000 home. If voters turn down the override, the district said it will cut middle- and high-school sports programs, though no specif ics were available. Extracurricular programs across the district will be cut, as will school bus services. The district also said class sizes will increase next year.

“We are losing more staff than we ever have, and it’s largely due to pay,” Asmus said. “We cannot con

tinue on this trajectory or we can’t continue to do business. If we don’t have enough teachers, we can’t educate students. We have to find a way to compete with other districts when it comes to paying our teachers a competitive wage. We have to do this no matter what. But making changes to be com petitive will come at a cost of other programs and services.”

Asmus went onto say other employees, besides teachers, are leaving the district.

“We have a lot of moving parts in a large and growing school district. We rely on people to pay the bills, buy and service classroom technol ogy, people to fix leaky toilets, peo ple to drive our students to school and people to make a good lunch for kids,” Asmus said. “If these roles are performed, we can’t do our teaching job well because our learn ing environment won’t support our work. Not only do we compete with other districts for these types of staff, we’re competing with private businesses and industries. We have positions that have gone unfilled for months, and some have been vacant for years because we can’t attract candidates because of our pay.”

Ballots have to be turned in to the Adams County Clerk and Re corder’s Office by 7 p.m. Nov. 8.

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Michael McIntosh

Profession: Law Enforcement. Currently serving as Chief Deputy, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office City of residence: Brighton, CO

About me

I’ve been an Adams County resident nearly all my life. My wife of 35 years, children, and grandchildren all call Adams County home. When I joined the U.S. Navy, I discovered my passion for community service. Shortly after my tour of duty, I started with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office to serve people closer to home. During my 34 years with the Sheriff’s Office, I’ve worked in nearly every position and in every division,

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ultimately becoming Sheriff until my retirement in 2019. I entered the Sheriff’s campaign to restore trust between the ACSO and our community.

Campaign websites: www.bringmacback.com; Facebook: @SheriffMichaelMcIntosh; LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ michael-integrityleaders/ Twitter: @mtmcintosh33 Instagram: @ michael.mcintosh.9047

What makes you the best candidate for job?

Trusted leadership is the best way to fight against escalating crime. My opponent has been out of law enforcement leadership for

nearly four years, but I have continued to lead agencies through current, unique challenges.

My past experience as the Adams County Sheriff is key. I have the support of law enforcement personnel and they trust my leadership. I’ve already undergone the huge learning curve of the Sheriff’s role. My extensive training and experience are the foundation to immediately begin working with deputies, law enforcement partners and members of the community to provide the best possible service to Adams County.

If elected, how will your Adams County Sheri ’s Department di er from the current department?

When I retired as the Adams County Sheriff in 2019, it was heartbreaking to watch community focus erode.

As your next Sheriff, I’ll lead

the charge to focus on serving our community and all of the different cultures represented in Adams County. In the last four years, relationships between the Sheriff’s Office and other police agencies have also deteriorated. I’ve met with police chiefs and know we’re like-minded when it comes to prioritizing crime, joining efforts, and pooling resources. Together we’ll work toward making Adams County a safer, more enjoyable place to live.

What reforms, if any, should the Adams County Sheri ’s Department enact to fairly police and protect all county residents?

In nearly 35 years of law enforcement, I’ve not seen collaboration collapse the way it has. We

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General Election 2022

Emma Pinter Profession: Adams County Commissioner City of residence Westminster

About me

We have work to do to build a community where everyone feels safe and has the opportunity to

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must stop working in a silo and establish open communication within our diverse community.

I’ve already formed an ACTION Team (Adams County Transparency in our Neighborhoods) to listen to representatives from different backgrounds, cultures, and religious beliefs. We listen carefully to learn how we can better respond to different needs and different situations. Instead of a

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Growing up raised by a single mother, a librarian, I learned firsthand about hard work. Then my mother unexpectedly passed when I was 20. It fell to me to ensure that my sister,

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one-size-fits-all approach to law enforcement, we can make sure we’re taking care of the specific needs in the different cultures represented in Adams County.

Does the Adams County Sheri ’s Department have an adequate budget and sta ?

Law enforcement in Adams County has generally been well supported with adequately funded budgets. However, pay raises for deputies and staff have not kept us with the metro-area job market. This must be addressed and is one of the reasons the Sheriff’s

Adams County Commissioner District 4

General Election 2022

Steven O’Dorisio Profession: Former prosecutor, business educator. City of residence: Welby

About me

As the current County Commissioner, Steve is a champion for families, public safety, economic development, and affordable qual-

Office is currently short 40 deputies. There are other major factors involved as well, including a lack of trust in the current administration, a tarnished brand, and the absence of a common mission. All of these issues will be addressed and rectified within my 90-day leadership plan.

What can be done at the county level to reduce crime?

My crime reduction plan has three main elements:

1) Earn trust/respect of deputies. I’ve spent my career working

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AVINA Joseph “Ralph” Avina May 10, 1923 - October 18, 2022

Joseph “Ralph” Avina, age 99 died Tuesday October 18, 2022, peacefully at his home in Aurora surrounded by loved ones. He was a beautiful person who spread joy and happiness wherever he went and to whomever he met.

Joseph was born May 10,1923 to Jose and Rose (Tarin) Avina in Punta de Aqua, N.M. He was the second of eight siblings. He and his family grew up in Wattenberg, CO.

Joseph was a great family-oriented man. On May 18, 1941, he married Ramona (Garcia) Avina and together they had 5 children. ey were happily married for 81 years.

He joined the U.S. Army in 1943 and served in the 2nd Armored Division during World War II. is division played important roles in the invasion of Germany under Colonel George S. Patton. He was a Brigade Tank driver in Normandy’s ‘’Hell on Wheels” and the Rhineland region and believed that was what saved his life. He was the recipient of four distinguished medals, one being the Gold Conduct Medal, recognized for honorable service and given on a selective basis. It exempli es honor, conduct, e ciency, and delity. Words he valued and lived by throughout his life and instilled in his family. He was discharged in 1945, and immediately began working at Rocky Mountain National Arsenal. He was instrumental in

implementing the Equal Employment Opportunity rights at the Arsenal. He remained Manager of this division until he retired in November 1978 at 55 years old.

Joseph enjoyed reading, dancing, camping, and shing but took the most pride in spending time with family. He spent the rest of his retired life enjoying quality time with them, which he loved and cherished every moment.

Joseph is preceded in death by his parents, seven siblings, son Kenneth Avina and daughter Diane Morales.

Joseph is survived by his wife, Ramona Avina; daughter, Christine and Alfred (Vialpando); daughter, Kathleen “Kitty” and Tony (Abeyta); daughter Joyce Sandoval; 9 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, 8 great, great, grandchildren and one on the way.

Funeral Services will be held at 10am Wednesday, October 26,2022 at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church in Brighton, CO. Burial will take place at Fairmont Burial Gardens followed by a reception at the church rectory. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Tabor-Rice Funeral Home.

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ity of life. Before being County Commissioner, Steve served as an Adams County Deputy District Attorney where he sought justice by balancing interests of the victim, the community,

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on this. In fact, deputies asked me to come out of retirement and begin my campaign.

2) Restore connection with law enforcement partners. Once we unify, agencies can prevail upon the DA and legislators to help our efforts to reduce crime.

3) Connect with community groups. As mentioned above, I am already fully vested in this process and will restore community connection that I worked so hard to establish as your Sheriff from 2015-2019. https://bringmacback. com/blog/scale-back-crime

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Kenneth Musso Profession: Assessor/Licensed Real Estate Appraiser City of residence: Thornton

About me

I have been working in the real estate appraisal field since 1999. I worked as a fee appraiser before hiring on with the Adams County Assessor’s Office in 2004. I worked my way up and served as the Commercial/ Industrial Appraisal Supervisor before leaving Adams County in May of 2017 to run for Assessor.

I was elected to the Assessor position in 2018 and humbly ask for your support in the 2022 election.

Campaign website: KenMussoforAssessor.com

Explain the role of the County Assessor and why it matters to residents of Adams County?

The County Assessor is responsible for the management and operation of The Assessor’s Office. The major duties of an assessor can be categorized as discovering, listing, classifying, and valuing all real and personal property located within the county on the assessment date.

Property is valued by following criteria as stipulated by statute and by using manuals, appraisal procedures, and instructions issued by the Property Tax Administrator. This function includes notifying the taxpayer of the value and the administrative remedies if the taxpayer disagrees with the valuation.

The goal is to produce the

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tax warrant with fair and equalized property values.

What makes you the best candidate for this job?

The Assessor has a very complex technical job. Qualifications and competency are very important to the success of an Assessor and should be considered when reviewing a candidate.

I believe my professional qualifications, 20+ years of experience and a desire to serve the public make me the best candidate for this job.

If you’re elected, what single issue will be at the top of your agenda?

Fair and equitable valuations.

If elected, what must you accomplish in order for you to consider your term a success?

My main goal is to produce fair valuations and offer good customer service with complete transparency for the people of Adams County.

What would you change regarding how the County Assessor’s office works?

I am always looking to make our services more accessible. Over the pandemic, we were able to make more of our process and information available online for anyone wanting to operate remotely. In this next term, I would like to open remote offices to help reduce travel distances for some of the users of our in-person services.

General Election 2022

Hieu Nguyen Profession: Quality Control Specialist City of residence: Brighton

About me

My name is Hieu Nguyen and I have worked in the assessor office as a quality control specialist for almost four years. There are many great things happening within the assessor office, but there are still a lot of improvements that are needed. I plan on making the office more accessible to the public, increase accountability and accuracy to make sure Adams County citizens property tax bills are correct, and provide more communication from the assessor office to the public of all important dates and events.

Campaign website: https:// www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100076168810175

Explain the role of the County Assessor and why it matters to residents of Adams County?

An assessor is responsible for overseeing the entire office, both operations and administration. The Assessor’s office is responsible for determining the property values for all residential, commercial, industrial and vacant land.

Our office plays a very important role for Adams County because our assessments help to determine property taxes, which fund local government services such as schools, police departments and fire departments.

What makes you the best candidate for this job?

I am a firm believer that leadership means leading by being alongside your team, leading by example, focusing on the people and working together toward the same goal.

I look forward to empowering my staff to hone in on their strength and use it to the best of their ability. I’m committed to leading with passion and integrity and giving all I have. I am a leader that will stand up for my employees and create an environment where people will look forward to Mondays. Our residents can expect the Assessor’s staff to be

knowledgeable, helpful, and available when they need us.

If you’re elected, what single issue will be at the top of your agenda?

and the defendant. Steve has 10+ years experience in business as an attorney and consultant.Steve teaches business law at Regis University.Steve grew up in Colorado. His family has deep roots in the metro area and Adams County. He is proud to come from a family that promotes integrity, education, and hard work.

Campaign website: steveodorisio. com

What makes you the best candidate for job?

Steve has a track record of success and a vision for the future.

Steve has a reputation as a bridge-

builder who works well with folks from both sides of the aisle, all cities in Adams County, and all corners of the state. He believes in seeking win-win outcomes that benefit all stakeholders. This is why Steve is the only District 4 candidate endorsed by police officers, firefighters, and folks across the political spectrum (Democrats, Republicans, and Unaffiliated voters).

If you’re elected, what must you accomplish in order for you to consider your term a success?

Substantial progress on public works projects, such as I-270improvements, increased bus service, and more curbs, gutters, and sidewalks in neighborhoods.

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Hieu Nguyen

I have been working in the Assessor’s Office for the last four years as a Quality Control Analyst. I see many areas that can be improved upon and I want to be the driving force that can facilitate those changes so the Assessor’s Office can better serve our residents.

My main focus for serving as the Adams County Assessor are Senior Exemptions and Veterans. These groups are income-limited so I want to make sure they know how to take advantage of existing property tax breaks so they don’t pay more taxes than they are required to.

If elected, what must you accomplish in order for you to consider your term a success?

There are two top priorities I will be focusing on.

The first is to implement a quarterly newsletter to update the citizens of Adams County on all important dates and events pertaining to property tax. Citizens deserve to stay informed because it can save them money.

The second is to review the work processes within the Assessor’s Office to ensure accuracy and efficiency. We owe it to Adams County residents to make sure the taxes they pay are not a cent more than what it should be!

What would you change regarding how the County Assessor’s o ce works?

The Assessor office is currently running fairly smoothly so there is not a lot that needs to change. One big item I want to tackle is efficiency. With the number of employees we have in the office, we can do a lot more for the citizens of Adams County. I want to make sure each employee has the knowledge and the support they need to maximize efficiency each and every day. This will ensure accuracy and save money for our citizens.

We in Adams County need leaders who listen and understand how hard it is to build a good life.

only 16, could finish high school and have a safe place to live. Given our hardships, we were lucky that friends stepped up to help. You shouldn’t have to be lucky to make it in Adams County Campaign website www.emmapinter.com; Cell:720-239-2053; https://www. facebook.com/EmmasForUs

What makes you the best candidate for job?

I come from a working family. When I share my family’s story folks often share back their own stories of hardship.

I’m grateful for many endorsements – Congressman Perlmutter, Crow, and Neguse, as well as many local leaders, outlined on: emmapinter.com.

I’m proud to have business support like Denver Metro Association of Realtors, and Organizations like Conservation Colorado and Denver Area Labor Federation also support my re-election.

Our work requires balance, and to always put the people who live here first.

Adams County Coroners

Election 2022

Monica Broncucia-Jordan

Profession: Chief Coroner, Adams and Broomfield Counties

City of residence: Unincorporated Adams County

About me

I have served as the Coroner for Adams and Broomfield Counties since 2010. A lifelong Adams County resident, my undergraduate degree is in pre-medicine and English. I have a Master’s degree in healthcare with an emphasis in forensic science. I have many hours of training in death investigation and the forensic sciences and completed my death investigation training at the St. Louis School of Medicine. I am a national board-certified fellow in death investigation through the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators.

In the last 11 years, I have managed over 40,000 reported deaths.

Explain the role of the County Coroner and why it matters to residents of Adams County residents.

The Coroner is mandated to investigate unexpected, unnatural, and/ or unexplained deaths. It is largely a public health entity driven by science and drives public health campaigns and laws. Ensuring that deaths are investigated and classified appropriately affects the criminal justice system; the survivor/veteran benefits of the bereaved; the care and lives of at-risk populations (the elderly, disabled, and the young); and the well-being of the entire community. My Office serves nine cities, as well as unincorporated Adams County. All deaths occurring in the geographic location of our service areas are reported and assessed for the Coroner’s involvement.

What makes you the best candidate for the job?

My campaign and office values are competence, compassion, and commitment. I am passionate about providing a vital public service to the community and about compassionately serving the living by caring for the departed. This is the area in which I have committed years to gain the appropriate education, experience and training to serve my fellow citizens.

Currently, the Coroners in all level-I counties (Denver, Douglas, Arapahoe, Boulder, Jefferson, etc.), like myself, are board certified in

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death investigation and/or forensic pathology. Electing my opponent will make Adams County the only level-I county that does not have an industry boardcertified Coroner.

If you’re elected, what single issue will be at the top of your agenda?

If elected my primary objective will continue to be fulfilling the statutory obligations of the office competently, compassionately, and in accordance with the nationally accepted medicolegal death investigation professional standards of practice.

How does the Coroner’s job fit in with other Law Enforcement professionals, such as police and district attorneys?

The Coroner’s Office is an independent office of county government that serves the living by working on behalf of the deceased. The office is an independent entity that renders an opinion on the manner and cause of death.

While the office works closely with law enforcement and the district attorney, we all have very different roles. Law enforcement is focused on community safety and crime detection/prevention. When a death occurs that warrants law enforcement response, they are responsible for investigating and documenting if a crime occurred. They are NOT responsible for determining how and why the individual died.

If elected, what must you accomplish in order for you to consider your term a success?

I have ambitions for another term that include finalizing national accreditation of the office, following the completion of a much-needed office expansion and renovation. I would consider such an accomplishment a success.

However, what I consider a bigger success in this office, is the everyday service that is provided by coming along a bereaved family and making what is often a tragic and unbearable event a little bit easier. Serving the community well, with competence and compassion is a success. If my presence makes a meaningful difference in the lives of the citizens we serve, that is successful.

General Election 2022

David Shaklee Profession: Sergeant - Adams County Sheriff’s Office City of residence Commerce City

About me -35 year veteran of Adams County Sheriff’s Office; 20 years of Detective Experience investigating everything from burglary, domestic violence, auto theft, sexual assault and homicides.

-Lead Detective in a homicide case that started as a missing person. We found the body and through a Grand Jury, ultimately convicted the murderer and his criminal co-conspirators

-Only criminal investigator seeking Coroner position, whereby its the statutory responsibility to investigate and determine the manner and cause of death

Campaign website www.shaklee4coroner.com

Explain the role of the County Coroner and why it matters to residents of Adams County residents.

The Coroner’s statutory responsibility is to investigate and determine the manner and cause of death of individuals who die in Adams and Broomfield Counties. The office should always act with the political independence of law enforcement agencies and the District Attorney’s Office. The Coroner has the statutory authority to use a Coroner’s Inquest much like a Grand Jury to determine if criminality is involved in a death when the occasions occur, whereby the District Attorney’s Office declines to prosecute. The Coroner essentially serves as sort of a “check and balance” acting as the voice and in the interest of the deceased.

What makes you the best candidate for the job?

My 35 years of law enforcement experience including 20 years as a Detective make me ideally suited, against an opponent who has never been a member of law enforcement

nor a medical professional.

If you’re elected, what single issue will be at the top of your agenda?

Elijah McClain’s situation in Aurora

MUST NEVER happen again in Adams County. It is a tragic case on so many levels.

The current Coroner botched the case and death investigation so badly that, for the first time in Adams County history, the Democrat Governor removed the case from her office by Executive Order and gave it to the Attorney General, who seated a Grand Jury. It could’ve been avoided with a Coroner’s Inquest.

Never repeating this and attracting and retaining qualified investigative personnel are my top priorities.

How does the Coroner’s job fit in with other Law Enforcement professionals, such as police and district attorneys?

The Coroner works collaboratively with all law enforcement agencies but also conducts a parallel investigation in many respects separate from law enforcement. Again, the Coroner’s Office must be “independent” and serves the best interests of the deceased and their families during the most difficult time of their life- the loss of a loved one.

If elected, what must you accomplish in order for you to consider your term a success?

I would be successful if I do not have the Governor removing cases from my office due to my incompetence.

I would consider myself successful if I “earn” the respect and the vote of the citizens of Adams County for which I serve. I serve everyone equally, Democrat, Republican or Independent. I would be successful if I have less than the well over 100 percent turnover of investigators in the current Coroner’s Office. I want people to work for my office until retirement and will treat all with compassion, dignity and respect.

What is the most pressing issue for Adams County residents and businesses and how will you address it?

Water and air quality impacts our rising cost of living, as well as health, safety, and quality of life.

Many residents received disturbing notices about their water quality. Now, they don’t trust the water that comes out of their own faucets, so they spend hundreds of dollars on bottled water and/or filtering systems. In addition, residents continue to receive warnings about bad

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If you’re elected, what must you accomplish in order for you to consider your term a success?

Creating an economy that leaves no one out and no one behind. This November, our

rights, benefits, and freedoms are on the ballot. We need to protect our freedoms, to breathe clean air, to get the affordable health care we need, and to decide whether and when we grow our families.

A thriving local economy will create opportunities for

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Adams County Treasuers

Stan Martin

Profession: Business Owner. Martin Custom Construction, Inc. City of residence: Thornton

About me

Third-generation Adams County native. Degree in Sports Medicine and Business Management from Colorado State University. Eleven years of experience in corporate management and a 21-year business owner.

Adams County Clerk and Recorder 2014-2018.

Campaign website: www.facebook. com/ElectStanMartin; www.ElectStanMartin.com; ElectStanMartin@ gmail.com

If you’re elected, what single issue will be at the top of your agenda?

The single most important issue in the Treasurer’s office is reconciling the millions of dollars currently unaccounted for. Our current democrat Treasurer has failed to reconcile over $215 million, was sued by the County Commissioners for failing to do their job and was questioned for embezzlement and incompetence.

On day one I will hire an independent forensic audit company to conduct a detailed and thorough audit of every last account and every last penny. Not only will I reconcile every account, but I will also determine if any of your taxpayer money has been embezzled and I will take necessary action.

Explain the role of the County Treasurer and why it matters to residents of Adams County.

The County Treasurer acts as the ‘Banker’ for Adams County. All county-related revenue and expenses move through the Treasurer’s office. The County Treasurer serves a pivotal role in the day-to-day function and operation of government. Our next Treasurer must possess

the knowledge, skills and experience to manage the Treasurer’s office and your money. And perhaps most importantly, be TRUSTWORTHY!

What makes you the best candidate for job?

As your County Clerk and Recorder from 2014-2018, my reputation and success were built on trust, respect and developing strong meaningful relationships with my staff, business partners, other elected offices and the County Commissioners. I have over 30 years of experience in management, accounting, finance, budgeting, contract negotiations and procurement. I am ready to work hard for the citizens of Adams County starting on day one.

If elected, what must you accomplish in order for you to consider your term a success?

First and foremost, the taxpayer’s unaccounted $215 million must be located and reconciled with each individual bank account. The office must comply with state statute-required annual audits. All statute-required monthly and quarterly reports must be completed and presented to the County Commissioners.

Staff turnover is currently over 300%, this is unacceptable. Staff will be treated with the kindness, respect and appreciation they deserve.

What would you change about how the County Treasurer’s o ce is currently run?

My main concern is how employees are treated and disrespected by the current Treasurer. Hearing some of their stories, it is no surprise there’s been over 300% staff turnover. This will change.

It is time for the Treasurer’s office to move in a new direction! I will bring new positive leadership and together we’ll work to restore the county’s core values.

General Election 2022

Alexander Villagran Profession: Treasurer City of residence: Westminster

About me

Grew up in a lower middle-class neighborhood in the Los Angeles area, the oldest of fi ve children. My father is a Teamster, my mother was a stay-at-home mom. In my family, I was the fi rst to go to college. I worked my way through school holding two jobs. Bachelors’ degree from California State University Long Beach; Masters from the University of Michigan. I have lived in Adams County for over 17 years and in Colorado for over 21 years. My wife is from Northglenn. We live with “Coco” our big part-Maine Coon rescue cat.

Campaign website: www. alexforadams.com. instagram.com/alexforadams

If you’re elected, what single issue will be at the top of your agenda? Ensure there are complete and thorough audit(s). I need to understand the complexity of the county’s fi nancial health.

Explain the role of the County Treasurer and why it matters to residents of Adams County.

The Treasurer is responsible for collecting property tax payments and disbursing monies to the approximately 300 tax entity districts, e.g., fi re, school, water, library, recreation and special districts.

A second role is to make sure taxpayers behind in

property tax payments are allowed “due process,” to prevent homes from being seized prematurely by banks and mortgage companies. In the third role, the Treasurer is the chairperson for the investment board for the Adams County Employees Retirement Fund.

What makes you the best candidate for job?

I have successfully performed as a National Treasurer for nonprofi t 501(c)3. I have supervised clerical and professional staff which in progression numbered ten, 15 and 42. I have been a budget analyst for the American Library Association and a former Financial Adviser passed Series 7 and 66 exams.

If elected, what must you accomplish in order for you to consider your term a success?

Create positive public opinion of the offi ce and trust. Provide clear communication, accountability and transparency between the community stakeholders and the Treasurer’s offi ce.

What would you change about how the County Treasurer’s offi ce is currently run?

Ensure the day-to-day business operations are conducted in a more efficient and timely manner to meet all federal, state and local regulations. Provide a positive and welcoming work environment.

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We need to increase transparency and accountability for those who pollute our air and water. Our families depend on this effort.

What is the county’s role in fixing the current problem with affordable housing and what would you do about it?

We need to continue working with public and private partners to expand the housing supply, which includes

many options across the housing spectrum. This helps new families wanting to build wealth for their lives and aging adults needing stability and comfort.

To address homelessness, we need to provide housing that includes wrap-around services that support the whole person (not just providing a roof over their head). The folks experiencing homelessness should be offered opportunities for shelter, mental health/addiction counseling, career/job counseling, and selfdetermination

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What is the most pressing issue for Adams County residents and businesses and how will you address it?

Protecting our Colorado way of life. We need to ensure that our residents have access to clean air, clean water, and safe recreation for ourselves, our children, and for future generations. We must stand strong to protect the Civil Rights we have come to expect in Colorado. We all value our freedoms. Freedom to retire in dignity, decide whether and when we

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We need to join together to protect our freedoms, decide our own futures, and ensure that the will of the people prevails.

What is the county’s role in fixing the current problem with a ordable housing and what would you do about it?

Right now, it’s difficult for working folks to afford housing. We need to work regionally to lower costs for both renters and homeowners. Seniors who might own a home can’t afford to move or downsize. People need access to housing they can afford to build stability so they can earn a good life.

In April we opened Caraway House. I’m proud that we turned our old Adams County Human Services building into 116 affordable housing units for families, seniors, and youth aging out of foster care. We need to work regionally to create more opportunities like Caraway House.

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NOTICES

Legals

Metro Districts Budget Hearings

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AS TO AMENDED 2022 BUDGET AND PROPOSED 2023 BUDGET

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a pro posed 2023 budget has been submitted to the ABERDEEN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 for the fiscal year 2023. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the accountant, Clif

tonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, in Greenwood Village, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a regular meeting of the Aberdeen Metropolitan District No. 1 to be held at 9:00 a.m., on Friday, November 11, 2022. If necessary, an amended 2022 budget will be filed in the office of the ac countant and open for public inspection for consideration at the regular meeting of the Board. The meeting will be held at 1500 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 3H, Sheridan, Colorado 80110. Any interested elector within Aberdeen Metropolitan District No.1 may inspect the amended and proposed budgets and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of

the amended 2022 budget and proposed 2023 budget.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIREC TORS: ABERDEEN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1

Statement Brighton Standard

By: /s/ SETER & VANDER WALL, P.C. Attorneys for the Districts

Legal Notice No. CCX737

First Publication: October 27, 2022

Last Publication: October 27, 2022

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AS TO AMENDED 2022 BUDGET AND PROPOSED 2023 BUDGET

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Pro posed 2023 budgets have been submitted to the LEGATO COMMUNITY AUTHORITY AND METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-7 for the fiscal year 2023. A copy of such proposed budgets have been filed in the office of the accountant, Clif tonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, in Greenwood Village, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budgets will be considered at a special meeting of the Legato Community Authority and

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Metropolitan District Nos. 1-7 to be held at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. If necessary, amended 2022 budgets will be filed in the office of the accountant and open for public inspection for consideration at the special meeting of the Board. The meeting will be held via Zoom videoconferencing platform. Any interested elector within the Legato Com munity Authority and Metropolitan District Nos. 1-7 may inspect the amended and proposed budgets and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the amended 2022 budgets and proposed 2023 budgets.

The Board of Directors encourages the Public and others to join the meeting via Zoom. To access meeting, visit www. zoom.us, click the Join Meeting link, and type in the follow Meeting ID and Pass code:

Meeting ID: 832 3089 3153

Passcode: 204629

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIREC TORS: LEGATO COMMUNITY AUTHORITY AND METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-7

By: /s/ SETER & VANDER WALL, P.C. Attorneys for the District

Legal Notice No. CCX740

First Publication: October 27, 2022

Last Publication: October 27, 2022

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2022 BUDGETS AND

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2023 BUDGETS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Boards of Directors (collectively the “ Boards ”) of the PAINTED PRAIRIE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-12 (collectively the “Districts”) will hold a meeting at High Point Academy, Cafeteria, 6750 N. Dunkirk Street, Aurora, CO 80019 on November 2, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Boards including a public hearing on the 2023 proposed budgets (the “Proposed Budgets”). The necessity may also arise for an amend ment to the 2022 budgets (the “Amended Budgets”).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Proposed Budgets and Amended Bud gets (if applicable) have been submitted to the Districts. A copy of the Proposed Budgets and Amended Budgets are on file in the office of Simmons & Wheeler, 304 Inverness Way S #490, Englewood, CO 80112, where the same are open for public inspection.

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

BY ORDER OF THE BOARDS OF DI RECTORS:

PAINTED PRAIRIE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-12, quasi-municipal corporations and political subdivisions of the State of Colorado

/s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law

Legal Notice No. CCX746

First Publication: October 27, 2022

Last Publication: October 27, 2022

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION FOR 2022 BUDGET

SOUTH ADAMS COUNTY WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT

Notice is hereby given that a proposed supplemental budget and appropriation to the 2022 budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the South Adams County Water and Sanitation District. A copy of such proposed budget amendment has been filed in the office of the South Adams County Water and Sani tation District, 6595 East 70th Avenue, Commerce City, Colorado 80022, where the same is open for public inspection.

A public hearing will be held on the proposed supplemental budget and ap propriation, and a resolution of approval will be considered at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the South Adams County Water and Sanitation District, to be held at 6595 East 70th Avenue, Com merce City, Colorado, on November 9, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. Any interested elec tor of the South Adams County Water and Sanitation District may inspect the proposed budget amendment and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to final adoption of the amendment to the budget. A property tax increase is not being considered as part of the proposed amendment.

SOUTH ADAMS COUNTY WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT

By: Vicki Ennis As: Secretary

Legal Notice No. CCX745

First Publication: October 27, 2022

Last Publication: October 27, 2022 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2023 BUDGET AND AMENDMENT OF 2022 BUDGET

DIATC METROPOLITAN DISTRICT CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 29-1-108 and 109, C.R.S., that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the DIATC Metropolitan District (the “District”) for the ensuing year of 2023. The neces sity may also arise for the amendment of the 2022 budget of the District. Copies of the proposed 2023 budget and 2022

amended budget (if appropriate) are on file in the office of the District’s Accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Pkwy., Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, where same are available for public inspection. Such proposed 2023 budget and 2022 amended budget will be considered at a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at 12:00 p.m.

TO ATTEND THIS MEETING, CALL IN TO THE CONFERENCE BRIDGE AT 1-888875-1833 AND WHEN PROMPTED, DIAL IN THE PASSCODE: 759865942.

Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2023 budget or the 2022 amended budget, inspect the 2023 budget and the 2022 amended budget and file or register any objections thereto.

DIATC METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

/s/ Elisabeth A. Cortese McGEADY BECHER P.C.

Attorneys for the District

Legal Notice No. CCX741

First Publication: October 27, 2022

Last Publication: October 27, 2022

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AS TO AMENDED 2022 BUDGET AND PROPOSED 2023 BUDGET

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a 2023 proposed budget has been submitted to the ASPEN HILLS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT for the fiscal year 2023. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the accountant, Clif tonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a regular meeting of the Aspen Hills Metropolitan District to be held at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, November 11, 2022. If necessary, an amended 2022 budget will be filed in the office of the ac countant and open for public inspection for consideration at the regular meeting of the Board. The meeting will be held at 1500 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 3H, Sheridan, Colorado 80110. Any interested elector within Aspen Hills Metropolitan District may inspect the amended and proposed budgets and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the amended 2022 budget and proposed 2023 budget. The meeting is open to the public.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIREC TORS: ASPEN HILLS METROPOLITAN DIS TRICT

By: /s/ SETER & VANDER WALL, P.C. Attorneys for the District

Legal Notice No. CCX738

First Publication: October 27, 2022 Last Publication: October 27, 2022

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Bids and Settlements

Public Notice

INVITATION TO BID

Date: October 27, 2022

Sealed Bids will be received by the South Adams County Water and Sanitation District acting by and through its South Adams Water and Sanitation District Activ ity Enterprise (Owner) at 6595 East 70th Avenue, Commerce City, Colorado 80022, until 2:00 p.m. local time, on November 30th, 2022, for the project entitled “Janito rial Cleaning Services.” At said place and time, and promptly thereafter, all Bids that have been duly received will be publicly opened and read aloud.

The project generally consists of janitorial services at the District’s five facilities as follows:

• Stevenson Administration Building, 6595 East 70th Avenue, Commerce City, CO

• Klein Water Treatment Facility (2 build ings), 7400 Quebec Street, Commerce City, CO

• Williams Monaco Wastewater Treat ment Facility, 9702 Monaco Street, Hen derson, CO •Distribution and Collections, 10200 East 102nd Avenue Henderson, CO

The janitorial services will be five times per week with the exception of designated holidays and will take place outside of normal business hours. There is a total of approximately 25,600 feet of office space that needs daily cleaning.

All bids must be in accordance with the Request for Proposal documents on file with the Owner, South Adams County Wa ter and Sanitation District, 6595 East 70th Avenue, Commerce City, Colorado 80022.

Copies of the Proposal documents may be obtained from Facilities Operations for South Adams County Water and Sanita tion District by calling 720-206-0549 or emailing dgoff@sacwsd.org. Bid docu ments will be available on October 28, 2022, at no charge.

Bids will be received on a complete project price basis for the entire 2023 calendar year, including needs in all specified at tachments.

It is anticipated that the Contract Agree ment will be signed and the Notice to Proceed will be issued in mid-December 2022. Payments will be made monthly within 45 calendar days after services are completed and approved.

The District reserves the right to act in its best interest and may terminate, modify or suspend the process, reject any or all Bids, modify the terms and conditions of this bidding and selection process, and/ or waive informalities of any submission.

By: Vicki Ennis Secretary

South Adams County Water and Sanita tion District acting by and through its South Adams County Water and Sanitation District Activity Enterprise

Commerce City Sentinel Express October 27, 2022

Legal Notice No. CCX743

First Publication: October 27, 2022

Last Publication: October 27, 2022

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

PAINTED PRAIRIE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY

Painted Prairie Picadilly Streetscape

Sealed Bids will be received by Painted Prairie Public Improvement Authority, hereinafter referred to as OWNER, at the office of the Authority Engineer, Merrick & Company, 5970 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, until 10:00 AM local time on November 29, 2022 for:

Painted Prairie Filing 1 Offsite, Pica dilly Grading, Sidewalk, and Land scaping

This Contract provides for the construction of the following: Grading, concrete paving, irrigation, and landscaping.

Copies of the Bidding Documents may be requested from the Painted Prairie Public Improvement Authority, at the email of the Authority Engineer, barney. fix@merrick.com, beginning October 27, 2022. NO PAYMENT REQURIED.

Bidders must be licensed Contractors in the State of Colorado.

Bids will be received providing unit price for items; however, the price given will be on a maximum not-to-exceed amount, as described in the Bidding Documents.

The Work is expected to be commenced within thirty (30) days after the Date of Contract.

Bid Security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total Bid Price must accom pany each Bid in the form specified in the Instructions to Bidders.

The Successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond, Labor and Material Payment Bond guaranteeing faithful performance and warranty bond for two-years after Substantial Comple tion, and the payment of all bills and obligations arising from the performance of the Contract.

The OWNER reserves the right to award the contract by sections, to reject any or all Bids, and to waive any informalities and irregularities therein.

For further information, please contact Barney Fix at Merrick & Company at 303-751-0741.

Legal Notice No. CCX742

First Publication: October 27, 2022

Last Publication: November 10, 2022

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

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Public Notice

INVITATION TO BID

Date: October 27, 2022

Sealed Bids will be received by the South Adams County Water and Sanitation District acting by and through its South Adams Water and Sanitation District Activ ity Enterprise (Owner) at 6595 East 70th Avenue, Commerce City, Colorado 80022, until 2:00 p.m. local time, on November 30th, 2022, for the project entitled “Land scape Care and Lawn Service”. At said place and time, and promptly thereafter, all Bids that have been duly received will be publicly opened and read aloud.

The project generally consists of land scape care and lawn care services at the District’s 51 locations. Each site requires a specific range of services that include but are not limited to: trash and debris pick-up, approximately 433,000 sq ft of turf mowing, 51 acres of native mowing, 11 acres of weed control, and shrub, bush, and tree care. The number of visits varies by site; specific information is available upon request. This contract is for the 2023 calendar year.

All bids must be in accordance with the Request for Proposal documents on file with the owner, South Adams County Wa ter and Sanitation District, 6595 East 70th Avenue, Commerce City, Colorado 80022.

Copies of the Proposal documents may be obtained from Facilities Operations for South Adams County Water and Sanita tion District by calling 720-206-0549 or emailing dgoff@sacwsd.org. Bid docu ments will be available on October 28, 2022, at no charge.

Bids will be received on a complete project price basis for the entire 2023 season, in cluding needs in all specified attachments.

It is anticipated that the Contract Agree ment will be signed and the Notice to Proceed will be issued in mid-December 2022. Payments will be made monthly within 45 calendar days after services are completed and approved.

The District reserves the right to act in its best interest and may terminate, modify or suspend the process, reject any or all Bids, modify the terms and conditions of this bidding and selection process, and/ or waive informalities of any submission.

By: Vicki Ennis Secretary

South Adams County Water and Sanita tion District acting by and through its South Adams County Water and Sanitation District Activity Enterprise

Legal Notice No. CCX744

First Publication: October 27, 2022

Last Publication: October 27, 2022

Public Notices

Misc. Private Legals

Public Notice

Public Notice

WINDLER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY 56th Avenue Utility Improvements

Sealed Bids will be received by Windler Public Improvement Authority, hereinafter referred to as OWNER, at the office of the Authority Engineer, Merrick & Company, 5970 Greenwood Plaza Bou levard, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, until 10:00 AM local time on November 11, 2022 for:

Windler 56th Ave Utility Improvements

This Contract provides for the construc tion of the following: 24” steel waterline, 8”-30” PVC sanitary sewer, 18”-66” RCP storm sewer, and pond infrastructure. The project spans along E. 56th Avenue from E-470 to Harvest Road.

Copies of the Bidding Documents may be requested from the Windler Public Improvement Authority, at the email of the Authority Engineer, barney. fix@merrick.com, beginning October 27, 2022. NO PAYMENT REQUIRED. REPRODUCTIONS ARE PROHIBITED.

Bidders must be licensed Contractors in the State of Colorado.

Bids will be received providing unit price for items; however, the price given will be on a maximum not-to-exceed amount, as described in the Bidding Documents.

The Work is expected to be commenced within thirty (30) days after the Date of Contract.

Bid Security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total Bid Price must accom pany each Bid in the form specified in the Instructions to Bidders.

The Successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond, Labor and Material Payment Bond guaranteeing faithful performance and warranty bond for two-years after Substantial Comple tion, and the payment of all bills and obligations arising from the performance of the Contract.

The OWNER reserves the right to award the contract by sections, to reject any or all Bids, and to waive any informalities and irregularities therein.

For further information, please contact Barney Fix at Merrick & Company at 303-751-0741.

Legal Notice No. CCX747

First Publication: October 27, 2022

Last Publication: October 27, 2022

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Legal Notice of Attempt to Settle Unclaimed Capital Credit Retirements

Commencing on October 27, 2022, and continuing through April 30, 2023, UNITED POWER, INC. (hereafter “United Power” or “the cooperative”), will make a final attempt to pay the unclaimed retire ments of capital credits to its former mem bers who were served by the cooperative prior to and through December 31, 2018. This notice does not apply to current Unit ed Power members. Representatives for the estates of deceased former members may also apply for unclaimed retired capi tal credits on behalf of the former member.

Former members, or their representatives, who may be eligible to receive these un claimed retired capital credits can access a list of eligible accounts at the coopera tive’s website at www.unitedpower.com, or in person at United Power’s headquarters office located at 500 Cooperative Way in Brighton, Colorado.

Former members or their representatives who may be eligible to receive a payment of unclaimed retired capital credits must complete and submit an Unclaimed Re tired Capital Credits Refund Request form (available at www.unitedpower.com) and verify all necessary information to ensure their eligibility for payment. A copy of the Unclaimed Retired Capital Credits Refund Request form may also be requested by emailing capitalcredits@unitedpower. com or by calling United Power’s Member Services line at 303-637-1300.

Submitting an Unclaimed Retired Capital Credits Refund Request form does not guarantee a disbursement will be made; proper documentation and valid proof of membership during the applicable time period is required. No refund checks will be issued for unclaimed retirement amounts below $5.00. Unclaimed retired capital credit refunds can be donated to the United Power Round Up Foundation, which provides assistance to community organizations within the cooperative’s ser vice territory. After the notification period closes on April 28, 2023, all unclaimed retired capital credits for the applicable time period will be considered an assign ment and contribution of capital to United Power.

Additional questions about this notice and unclaimed retired capital credit refunds should be directed to United Power Mem ber Services at 303-637-1300 or by email to capitalcredits@unitedpower.com

UNITED POWER, INC.

By: /s/Mark A. Gabriel President & CEO

Legal Notice No. CCX727

First Publication: October 27, 2022

Last Publication: November 3, 2022

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Commerce City Sentinel Express October 27, 2022

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

GOVERNOR

Heidi Ganahl, founder of the nation’s largest pet care franchise, Camp Bow Wow, is running against Jared Polis next month to be Governor of Colorado. Heidi is a mom of four beautiful young children and a mom on a mission to restore common sense in Colorado. As a CU Regent for the past six years, Heidi has been a champion for students, free speech, school safety, and affordability.

Under Jared Polis, Colorado’s crime and drug use epidemic has risen to Under Colorado’s use epidemic unprecedented levels. Colorado has the second highest drug addiction rate and the sixth highest suicide rate amongst kids in the country; 60% of Colorado children cannot read, write, or do math at grade level. “Our kids are in a crisis!” is often heard at large rallies around the state, in support of Heidi Ganahl for Governor.

Colorado’s schools are in rapid decline, with the most affected being schools are rapid those in the major Colorado metro areas (Jefferson County, Denver County, Arapahoe County, El Paso County, etc). Including parents in what happens in the classroom and school-choice is a top priority for Ganahl. Teachers and other public servants have been hamstrung by spending on high-level administrators.

When Heidi defeats Jared Polis on November 8th, she will become the Heidi 8th, first mom to occupy the highest office in the state!

To learn more about Heidi Ganahl and her candidacy for Governor, visit www.heidiforgov.com.

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