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‘Tis the holiday season in Brighton

restrictions will prohibit indoor dining, personal gatherings

New hours for Adams County o ces in the New Year

Government buildings go to five-day-schedule Jan. 1

STAFF REPORT

As of Jan. 1, 2023, Adams County will be opening county buildings on Mondays and resuming a five-day schedule. The updated 2023 building schedule will continue to provide a regular 40-hour workweek for residents and employees, but by opening county buildings on Mondays, residents will have more flexibility to utilize inperson services.

Civitas gets thumbs up for 10 fracking wells in Thornton

BY LUKE ZARZECKI LZARZECKI@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Thornton city council approved a proposed 10-well fracking site at the southeast corner of the E-470 and I-25 intersection on Nov. 29 on a 6-2 vote.

approve the project, it would’ve most likely been given the green light through a different route of authorization. Thornton’s Municipal Code outlines three different routes, according to Colin Wahab, acting planning manager.

“You’ve done everything that can be done for that location,” Mayor Jan Kulmann said.

Civitas Resources Inc. bought land from Sands Partners LLC and will use 3.6 acres to develop 10 wells. However, the rest of the land plans to be developed as well. A proposal is awaiting city council approval for 1.3 million square feet of warehouse development next to the fracking site.

The site will be active for 20-30 years.

Even if city council didn’t

The Oil and Gas Permit Process requires a public hearing if the minimum requirements are satisfied, the Expedited Oil and Gas Permit Process says staff approves administratively if the operator meets heightened standards, and the Operator Agreement, which is approved by city council and establishes a framework for environmental, public health, safety and welfare.

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. 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.

Civitas went through an operator agreement and staff recommended approval. According to

Ward

Wahab, the negotiated terms are more protective than city and state requirements, the operator agreed to plugging and abandoning existing wells within the city, the city will receive financial reimbursements, higher insurance and assurance requirements, there will be training and coordination with the fire department and the operator conducted a location analysis to see where the best location would be.

Many programs and services are also accessible online at adcogov.org under the “Save a Trip” menu. This allows residents to conduct their county business however is most efficient for them. The county encourages residents to use the services, when possible, to minimize in-person visits.

By Ellis Arnold Colorado Community Media

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.

Some of the negotiated terms that exceed protective requirements include using electric equipment on site, Tier 4+ fracturing pumps, ongoing 24-hour computerized monitoring, response to Ozone Action Days and early implementation

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

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.

In another move to improve services to the public, County Manager Noel Bernal announced that the newly minted Adams County Health Department (ACHD), led by Dr. Kelly Weidenbach, is hiring more than 100 front-facing staff and currently adding four locations residents can access for services on Jan. 1.

“Moving to full public service hours at all Adams County locations is not only the right thing to do but will also provide

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-

Photo by Belen

Five-year-old Charlotte Rowland is about to deliver her Christmas wish list to Santa and Mrs Claus at the city of Brighton’s treelighting program Dec. 3 at Founders Plaza. After repairs to a breaker, Mayor Greg Mills lit the Christmas tree, signifying the beginning of the holiday season See story Page 12.

PHOTO BY STEVE SMITH

DA Academy

The 17th Juidicial District Attorney’s Office is offering a free, eight-week program to explain the workings of the office and the criminal justice system.

It starts at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, at the DA’s office, 1000 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton. The registration deadline is Friday, Dec. 1. Info? Email chopper@da17.state.co.us.

ONGOING

Walk with a doc

Platte Valley Medical Center’s cardiac rehab team and Walk With A Doc will host monthly walks with Dr. Christopher Cannon, an interventional cardiologist at Brighton Heart and Vascular Institute.

This is a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. After a few minutes to learn about a current health topic from the doctor, spend the rest of the hour enjoying a healthy walk and fun conversation. It’s a great way to get out, get active and enjoy all the benefits that come from walking.

Boards/commissions’ openings

Commerce City has openings for several of its boards and commissions, including the city’s cultural council, the housing authority and the Derby review board.

aVisit https://www.c3gov.com/ Home/Components/Form/For m/70316b05422c448492c51da0f0e0 fd86/ 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 303405-3298 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 303659-9700 or visit https://advurgent.com/locations/brighton/ Brighton Salud, 1860 Egbert St. Testing is available on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Visit https://www.saludclinic. org/covid-testing

Fort Lupton Salud, 1115 Second St. Testing is available on Tuesday and Thursday. Call 303-697-2583 or visit https:// www.saludclinic.org/covidtesting online.

Mental health

Community Reach Center offers in-person intake assessments from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesdays at the Brighton Learning and Resource Campus, 1850 E. Egbert St. in Brighton. Call Community Reach Center at 303-853-3500.

For walk-in intake, bring an ID and insurance information. For those who would prefer to complete the intake forms and schedule an appointment, the intake forms are available online at www.communityreachcenter.org. There will be a short screening for fl u-like symptoms before the entrance to the center to ensure safety and wellness for everyone.

Anyone feeling unsafe or suicidal should call Colorado Crisis Services at 1-844-4938255, text 38255, or visit the Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC) Center at 2551 W. 84th Ave., Westminster.

Warm Line up and running

Community Reach Center is offering a Warm Line (303280-6602) for those who want to talk to mental-health professionals about anxiety, lack of sleep and strained relationships, among other topics. The professionals can facilitate referrals to other programs for assistance.

A press statement said the line is not for crisis intervention.

Those feeling unsafe or suicidal should call Colorado Crisis Services (1-844-493-8255) or text 38255 or visit the Behavioral Urgent Care Center, 2551 W. 84th Ave., Westminster.

Also, the center’s COVID-19 Heroes Program is set up to assist healthcare workers during the pandemic. Those who live or work in Adams County can receive up to six free counseling sessions. Use the Warm Line for support and free counseling.

Brighton’s community intake location is at 1850 E. Egbert St., on the second floor. It’s open from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesdays.

Brighton unveils new sculptures

designed as part of her graphic design work.

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Four new sculptures were unveiled at Carmichael Park as part of the 2022-2023 City of Brighton’s Eye 4 Art Sculpture on loan project program to expand the public art in the city.

The artists’ sculptures selected were “Bobcat “by Jan Rosetta, “Rainbow Point” Jodie Bliss, “Sun To Moon Rotation,” Mary Angers, and “Side by Each” Charlotte Zink.

Their sculptures will be on display for one year.

Brighton’s Eye 4 Art committee selects the sculptures and the artists receives a $500 honorarium when their sculpture is placed.

One sculpture is also selected as the Brighton’s Choice piece, earning a $1,000 award and a chance to be purchased by the public or the city.

The Sculpture on Loan Project kicked off in 2015 through the Eye 4 Art program, installing two pieces.

Since the program started, it has installed ten sculptures throughout the city with grants from the Scientific Cultural Facilities District, the City of Brighton Lodging Tax, and the City of Brighton, according to officials.

Several volunteers and city departments have also contributed to the program, including the Brighton Parks and Recreation Department, the Eye 4 Art Committee, the Brighton Public Arts Committee, the Brighton Cultural Arts Commission, and the Office of Arts and Culture.

Jan Rosetta of Loveland created the Bobcat sculpture, which was selected and purchased by the city as Brighton’s Choice.

“I’m excited, the City of Brighton has actually purchased the Bobcat for their permanent collection but I don’t know where it will be displayed after the original one-year display is up,” Rosetta said.

Rosetta grew up in Maryland and lived in California before moving to Colorado in 1992. She graduated with an art degree from the University of Delaware and also studied art at the Art Center of Design in Los Angeles.

“I had a 23-year career in graphic design before changing to sculpture. I have been a fulltime sculptor now for 30 years,” she said.

Rosetta went from a graphic designer to sculpting, having never studied sculpture, but she naturally developed a feel for the art as a child, carving animals out of soap. Her husband Mel helped her carve wood signs that she

Rosetta said back when she started, most of her work came from designing hand-drawn logos and packaging for clients from her San Francisco. After computers were and graphic design software became popular, she had a hard time competing.

“I discovered bronze casting when I did a portrait for a painter friend to trade for a large painting. After entering a few shows and winning awards with my first bronze animal sculpture, I realized that there was a career change for me there and was thrilled to be creating in 3-D again,” Rosetta said.

Rosetta said she enjoyed the creative challenges of graphic design and meeting the client’s visual needs professionally.

“I was ready to create art that spoke to my passion. I discovered that if I do work that pleases me, others will like it as well,” Rosetta said.

Rosetta’s inspiration to sculpt wildlife, especially cats, is her love for animals, the beauty deserving of respect, and the sentient of animals having feelings, showing awareness and responsiveness.

“My sculpting style evolved naturally from my background in graphic design, reducing extraneous detail to bring out the essence of form and motion,” Rosetta said.

Side by Each

Another artist on display, Charlotte Link, is from Berthoud and grew up in New Orleans.

Link’s sculpture is “Side by Each”.

She came to Colorado in 1987 to study art and art education at Colorado University at Boulder.

Link and her husband, Ben, live and work as a team creating metals in a 125-year-old home in the heart of the old town of Berthoud.

“I’ve enjoyed experimenting with many mediums over the

years, always sketching, painting, paper making, clay and for the past 24 years, collaborating with my husband and partner Ben, creating with metals,” Link said.

Link said inspiration comes from nature, and second is humans with their funky, beautiful glory. She also loves architecture, Art Nouveau, and Picasso growing up.

“Teaching art pre-internet with stacks of books we’d check out of the local library, sharing art images with our students was always great fun. Years of pouring over children’s books’ illustrations, while teaching my own two children to read, was an amazing gift,” she said.

Link started metal work with Ben in 1998 and he learned welding at Ecocyle in Longmont.

She and Ben created Holiday gifts for fun with steel cutouts, and it took off with shows, galleries, and open studio tours.

“We have been blessed with loyal patrons over the years. Being a full-time artist has allowed me to raise my children and be in control of our schedules; it has been a truly inspiring, busy and challenging endeavor,” Link said.

Link said they share designs with custom works and work on commission which has kept them ready for anything and learning

something new, keeping it fresh and broadening skill sets.

What inspired Link to sculpt Side by Each, which is made of steel and outdoor sculpture clay, was a friend.

“A dear friend from Canada taught me this expression, when you order your two eggsside by each- face the sky,” Link said. “ I like my eggs sunny side up, and I love this expression. It implies way beyond our breakfast. Individuals connected, living together, side by each, it’s something for us to strive for.”

Link said she was excited her sculpture was selected to engage and inspire the beautiful community of Brighton with its unique whimsical energy.

“I added just the right forms and color to compliment and celebrate the existing architecture and landscape,” she said.

“On sculpture installation days you feel like an art fairy dropping off a bit of joy for the community. Art has the power to touch and connect us, and it is a wonderful feeling to see our creations out in the world doing that for so many folks.”

For more information about the program, contact David Gallegos, Arts and Culture Coordinator, at dgallegos@brightonco.gov or 303655-2176.

The “Bobcat” by Rosetta, was purchased by the City of Brighton. PHOTOS BY BELEN WARD

Pieces

of Leak Detection and Repair inspections.

As well, there will be a water quality testing program to anyone with an available water source within a half mile of the radius of the location and the fluids used will be PFAS-free.

The development is also required to keep the city informed of relevant information through notification and reporting that would not otherwise be required. An annual review, evaluation, and update of the Cumulative Impacts Plan will also be provided.

Civitas will remove five wells, ten tanks, five gas meter stations, five separators and four miles of pipeline.

For financial reimbursements, $220,000 will go towards emergency equipment and training, $100,000 towards the cost of road and infrastructure impacts, and up to $175,000 to verify ongoing compliance with the heightened standards of the agreement.

Kulmann’s questions

Kulmann, who is also an oil and gas engineer, peppered the applicant with over seven questions.

She asked whether or not the wells will be filled if the project wasn’t approved. The operator said they wouldn’t be.

Kulmann asked for the company to post their website and phone number for concerned residents to

contact them for concerns. They agreed.

She also asked if they plan to use recycled fracking water, and they said no.

At the Oct. 24 planning session, Kulmann also asked for electric fracks, and she asked for it again on Nov. 29. The operator said they are evaluating the technology.

She also asked when the operations plan to begin. Once the process is approved and goes through the application process, they expect summer of 2023 with production starting a year after, company reps said.

For ozone awareness, she asked what their plan is for nonattainment days, and the applicant said it’s a judgment call based on the day’s situation and will come down to the final hour.

Health and safety

City Councilor Kathy Henson asked if the staff had any concerns for health and safety. Wahab said city staff looks at code requirements for guidance.

“We believe this operator agreement is the best path forward,” he said.

Lisa McKenzie, associate professor at Colorado School of Public Health, said in an interview that 60 epidemiological studies around oil and gas across the United States have been consistent in showing that people living nearest to oil and gas are more likely to have children with adverse birth outcomes, such as low birth weights and premature births.

The studies also show that children with congenital heart defects are more likely to be living near oil and gas wells. The same goes for asthma.

Stargate Charter School sits about 1.5 miles south of the development and Little Lights Christian Early Learning Center is about .5 miles south.

Stargate Executive Director of Academics Kate Sivarajah said the school has no comment on the site. Arlene Masterson, owner of Little Lights Christian Early Learning Center, did not respond to requests for comment.

Within a half mile of the site, there are 56 parcels and of those parcels, 35 are believed to have residential uses. The rest are primarily commercial.

“We know that the total evolved organic compounds coming out (of fracking wells) together have been associated with respiratory symptoms. We also know that people living around oil and gas in other places have complained of things like upper respiratory symptoms, skin rashes, bloody noses and things like that,” she said.

In an interview, Jeffrey L. Collett, a professor at Colorado State University’s school of engineering, explained with fracking comes air pollution.

He pointed to a few of the specific emissions: methane, fine particles, nitrogen oxide, benzene and a wide range of volatile organic compounds.

Collett said those living close to the development should be most concerned with benzene.

The pollutant comes from wildfires, fueling stations and oil and gas developments. He said it’s a carcinogen and the effects are felt from decades of exposure. Lew said the site will be active for 20-30 years.

Scientists found living, working or going to school within 2,000 feet of sites emitting benzene leads to health risks. Beyond 2,000 feet is currently under investigation by scientists.

The other chemicals emitted, like methane and nitrogen oxide, affect the broader community. He said methane contributes to global warming substantially more than carbon dioxide. Nitrogen oxide reacts in the atmosphere and leads to hazy days.

“Oil and gas developments along the Front Range can contribute to the regional ozone and fine particles haze episodes that we have,” he said. “Those aren’t a concern for those living next to the operation, but more for everybody living in the bigger region of 100 miles or more.”

Both City Councilors Julia Marvin and Henson both voted no on the proposal due to health concerns.

“I have a lot of concerns for the health and safety of our residents with this time of operation that’s going in,” Marvin said.

In addition to health reasons, Henson noted that with Thornton being a growing city, that space could be used for something else.

“I have grave concerns about health and safety, ramifications, the location, it’s in proximity to schools and businesses, housing,” Henson said.

A Christmas Carol

By Charles Dickens

Adapted by Richard Hellesen

Music by David de Berry Directed by Anthony Powell

Adams City High School

Girls wrestling

GREELEY -- Adams City’s Phoebe Gutierrez won the 105-pound title at the Greeley West Girls tournament Dec. 2. She earned two pins and won the title with a 6-4 decision over Brighton’s Kiahna Spellman.

Boys wrestling

SIDNEY, MONT. -- The Eagles placed third at the Sidney, Mont., Eagle Invitational over the weekend.

Maximus Gutierrez won the 145-pound title, and Levi

HEADING FOR THE BASKET

SPORTS SCORECARD

Deaguero won the 170-pound title. Daniel Long was third amongst 152-pounders. Seth Deaguero (152) took fourth, as did 205-pounder Micah Ortiz. Nicholas Vasquez (103) was fifth. Andres Lacrue was sixth at 182 pounds.

Prairie View HS

Girls wrestling

GREELEY -- Prairie View’s Anastasia Martinez swept to a firstplace finish at the Greeley West girls tournament Dec. 2. She pinned all four of her opponents, including Eaglecrest’s Chasey

Karabell in 1:34 of the finals.

Girls basketball

Prairie View upended Skyline 37-24 in Longmont Nov. 29 in the season-opener for both schools. No stats were available for the ThunderHawks. Ava Chrisman scored 11 points for the Falcons.

Boys basketball

Prairie View stopped Skyline 56-45 in Longmont Nov. 29. Rashawn Salinas led the T-Hawks with 17 points. Javon Brewton scored 12, and Randall Rogos scored 10. Rahman Carson scored 12 for the Falcons. Benjie

Young added 11.

Girls basketball

Wheat Ridge tripped up Adams City 35-31 in the season-opener for both teams Nov. 29 in Wheat Ridge.

Sophomore Morgan Williams led the Eagles with 19 points. Louise Diaz-Monjarez added four. No stats were available for the Farmers.

Boys basketball

Bear Creek beat Adams City 82-50 on the Bears’ floor Nov. 29. No stats were available for either team.

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Adams City’s Louise Diaz-Monjarez heads for the basket against Prairie View’s Hannah Deshazer while Eagles’ teammate Arianna Hernandez-Soria (20) hopes the ball comes her way. Adams City’s Mayte Acevedo waits to see which direction the play will take during a Dec. 2 game at PVHS.

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Three in custody, police recover handgun at Prairie View

BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Brighton police and 27J School District officials said a Dec. 1 lockdown at Prairie View High School may have started with an altercation off campus.

Police eventually arrested three juveniles and were able to recover one handgun from a student’s car.

No names were released because of the students’ ages. No students or staff were injured.

It happened around 2:30 p.m., just before the start of a girls basketball tournament. A combined statement from police and the school district said officers and campus security met the students when they returned to school. During the search of the car, police put the school in a precautionary lockdown. It lasted about an hour.

Police also searched the school and found no firearms.

Basketball teams and support personnel were inside the

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school preparing for the tournament when the lockdown began. Assistant principal Jason Humphrey said he ushered several people into safe areas, then went back through the school making sure the doors were locked and secure.

“Under the circumstances, the girls did a very good job,” PVHS basketball coach Sam Mackall said. “The girls really brought it home in the second half and got the fundamentals in line.”

PVHS beat Adams City 41-21 in the opening round of the tournament.

After the three arrests, students remained in their classrooms during an investigation.

At 3:15 p.m., authorities gave the all-clear to resume routine schedules. The joint statement said officers worked with school staff to release students to parents. Other students were released once police finished their work in the school parking lot.

A similar incident occurred at Boulder High School Dec. 1. Ac-

cording to a tweet from Boulder Daily Camera reporter Mitchell Byers, district officials received a Safe2Tell tip about a student with a gun off campus. The stu-

dent had a BB gun but no other firearms.

Commerce City police and Adams County sheriff’s deputies were on the scene.

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Brighton: 75 S. 13th Avenue Obituaries, Arrangements and Resources Online at taborfuneralhome.com

James (Jim) Lucero was born on May 25, 1952 in Brighton, Colorado and passed suddenly on November 17, 2022 in ornton, Colorado. He was predeceased by his parents, Rafael and Tomasita Lucero of Brighton and brothers, David Lucero, Guadalupe (Lupe) Lucero, Billy Lucero and sisters, Mary Montoya, Irene Torres and Sally Garrett. He is survived by siblings, Henry Lucero, Ralph Lucero, Manuel Lucero and Senida Sena. He is also survived by a daughter, Shauna

Bokn, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Jim grew up in Brighton and attended Brighton schools. He was well known in Brighton and the surrounding area.

He played guitar and loved music. Jim loved to watch his Pittsburgh Steeleers and NASCAR. He is loved by his extended family and his friends. He will be missed by all.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Brighton Knights of Columbus Hall on December 7, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Geraldine Marie Knodel, 83, of Brighton, CO passed away on November 12, 2022. She was born in Brighton to John and Clara Kreitzer, the youngest of 4 children. She attended schools in Brighton, and after graduating from Brighton High School in 1957 took a job as an administrative assistant in Denver, CO. She married Larry Knodel in 1960. e couple had 3 children, Nadine, Kenneth and Timothy. Geraldine was a stay at home Mom for several years. Eventually the couple divorced. She worked as a cook with her cousin eresa at a local restaurant. After the restaurant closed, she worked at a nursing facility. en she worked at an egg plant in Brighton. Lastly, she worked at Samsonite Luggage Corporation in Denver, CO where she retired after 22 years of service. She was a lifelong member of St Augustine Catholic Church. She loved her family, Christmas, polka dancing, reading, ower gardening, crossword puzzles, watching movies, cooking

wonderful recipes handed down from her Mother, animals, shopping for clothes, going to mass on Sunday’s, then out to breakfast, and going for long daily walks with her constant canine companion, beloved Schnauzer, “Hannah”.

Geraldine was quite ornery, yet she truly had a heart of gold. She will be sorely missed.

Survivors include her children, sister Marie Scepurek, aunt Peggy Dinkel and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Preceding her in death are her parents, (infant) sister Vonita Mae Kreitzer, and brother Joseph John Kreitzer.

A Celebration of Life service was held on November 29, 2022 at St Augustine Catholic Church. Interment was at Elmwood Cemetery.

Tabor-Rice Funeral Home, Inc took care of the arrangements.

Nadine Marie Dever (Brown), 87, of Platteville passed away on November 25, 2022, at Avamere Nursing Home in Brighton, CO, while surrounded by family.

She was born August 18, 1935, in Rural Weld County, Ft Lupton CO., to Clinton and Marie (King) Brown. She graduated from Ft. Lupton High School.

Nadine married Delmer Dever in Greeley on February 19, 1954. She and Delmer lived in Platteville since 1954.

Nadine was a homemaker, worked as a bookkeeper for her husband’s hay stacking business for over 30 years. She also worked at the Ft. Lupton Canning Company and as a crew leader at Kitayama Greenhouse in Brighton, CO.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the UMW. Nadine liked to crochet afghans and doilies. She enjoyed a HOT cup of co ee, HOT hashbrowns from McDonalds and Butter nger Blizzards from Dairy Queen. She would help Delmer stack hay in the summer, go camping and to farm sales.

Nadine enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, the holidays, and annual Dever family reunions where family could reconnect.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, husband Delmer of 66 years, two brothers Bill and Steve Brown and one sister Helen Nelson.

ankful to have shared her life are her children: Darrel and Jill Dever of Fort Lupton, Ron and Merlynn Dever of Greeley. Five grandchildren: Darren and Lauren Dever of Keenesburg, Benjamin and Melissa Dever of Sterling, Ryan and Lori Dever of Wellington, Jennifer and John Jones of Greeley, Elizabeth and Shay Holmes of Windsor. Ten great grandchildren: Dawson, Olivia, Linley; Otis, Zoey; Ashlyn, AJ; Jordyn, Jazmyn; Zeke.

Visitation will be 2:00pm – 4:00pm Monday December 5, 2022 at Adamson Life Celebration Home.

Life Celebration will be 11:00 am Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at First United Methodist Church, 316 Elizabeth Ave., Platteville. Interment to follow at Mizpah Cemetery, Platteville, with a reception to follow at the Platteville Community Center, 508 Reynolds Ave.

In lieu of owers, memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society or your favorite charity in care of Adamson Life Celebration Home, 2000 47 Ave., Greeley, CO 80634.

LUCERO

James “Jim” Lucero May 25, 1952 - November 17, 2022

KNODEL Geraldine Marie “Gerry” (Kreitzer) Knodel August 14, 1939 - November 12, 2022

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Nadine Marie (Brown) Dever

August 18, 1935 - November 25, 2022

Brighton police, together with o cers from Commerce City and deputies from the Adams County Sheri ’s O ce, sit in the parking lot of Prairie View High School during a lockdown Dec. 1.

PHOTO BY STEVE SMITH

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Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that a public hear ing will be held by the City Council of Com merce City in a hybrid format, December 19, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereaf ter. Persons wishing to testify in person will need to appear at the Council Chambers, Commerce City Civic Center, 7887 E 60th Avenue. Advance registration for in per son testimony is not required. Persons wishing to testify virtually must register in advance. Registration information can be found at https://www.c3gov.com/govern ment/city-council/virtual-meetings or by phone or email requests submitted to the City Clerk at 303-227-8791 or dgibson@ c3gov.com. The hearings will also be broadcast on Channel 8 in Commerce City and livestreamed at https://www. c3gov.com/video.

Resolution 2022-03 – A RESOLUTION

APPROVING THE AVILLA SETTLERS CROSSING SUBDIVISION GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF E. 100TH AVENUE AND EAST OF TOWER ROAD

BY ORDER OF CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COMMERCE CITY

BY: Brittany Rios, Assistant City Clerk

Legal Notice No. CCX799

First Publication: December 8, 2022

Last Publication: December 8, 2022

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Metro Districts Budget Hearings

regular meeting scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 12460 1st Street, Eastlake, Colorado.

The Board may take action on the pro posed 2023 Budget, and the proposed Amended 2022 Budget, if necessary, during the regular meeting following the public hearings. Any interested elector of the District may file or register any objections thereto with the Board during normal business hours prior to the final adoption of the proposed 2023 Budget and Amended 2022 Budget.

BUCKLEY CROSSING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2

By: /s/ Steven Young President

Legal Notice No. CCX797

First Publication: December 8, 2022 Last Publication: December 8, 2022 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED 2023 BUDGET AND AMENDMENT OF 2022 BUDGET BUCKLEY CROSSING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors (“Board”) of the Buckley Crossing Metropolitan District (“District”) for fiscal year 2023. A copy of the proposed 2023 Budget is available for inspection by the public at the office of the District’s accountant at 8390 E Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. The District Board will consider the proposed 2023 Budget, and an Amended 2022 Budget, if necessary, at public hearings to be held during a regular meeting scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 12460 1st Street, Eastlake, Colorado.

First Publication: December 8, 2022

Last Publication: December 8, 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 special meeting to be held on Monday, December 12, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.

You can attend the meeting in any of the following ways:

1. To attend via Zoom videoconfer ence, use the following link, or e-mail csorensen@specialdistrictlaw.com to have the link e-mailed to you: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/839792636 44?pwd=SkF4V2RLT2ZyWlFhdXZCdD dTVmNSZz09

2. To attend via telephone, dial 1-719359-4580 or 1-253-215-8782 and enter the following additional information: (a)Meeting ID: 839 7926 3644 (b)Passcode: 607399

Bids and Settlements

Public Notice

INVITATION TO BID

Date: December 8, 2022

Sealed Bids will be received by the South Adams County Water and Sanitation District acting by and through its South Adams County Water and Sanitation District Activity Enterprise (Owner), Attn: Dawn Fredette at 6595 East 70th Avenue, Commerce City, Colorado 80022 until 10:00 a.m., local time, on Thursday, De cember 22, 2022, for the project entitled “2023 PZ21 DEVELOPMENT CONVER SION TO IRRIGATION SYSTEM.” 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 installing 4-inch, 6-inch, and 12-inch irrigation water lines and removing 9 existing intercon nects between the potable and irrigation systems. The 12-inch irrigation line is to be constructed in Potomac Street, between E 104th Avenue to E 108th Avenue, with 4-inch and 6-inch side street connections off Potomac Street. The interconnect locations and other work areas are in various locations in the surrounding areas of the developments adjacent to Potomac Street. The project is comprised of a Base Bid and one Bid Alternate. The Base Bid consists of installing approximately 2,700 lineal feet of 12-inch, 200 lineal feet of 6-inch, and 850 lineal feet of 4-inch irriga tion water line. Alternate No. 1 consists of installing approximately 925 lineal feet of 4-inch irrigation water line between Turn berry Drive and E 104th Drive north of E 104th Avenue. It is the Owner’s desire to award a Contract for the Base Bid. If budget limits allow, the Owner may choose to add Alternate No. 1 to the Contract.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors (“Board”) of the Buckley Crossing Metropolitan District No. 2 (“District”) for fiscal year 2023. A copy of the proposed 2023 Budget is available for inspection by the public at the office of the District’s accountant at 8390 E Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. The District Board will consider the proposed 2023 Budget, and an Amended 2022 Budget, if necessary, at public hearings to be held during a

The Board may take action on the pro posed 2023 Budget, and the proposed Amended 2022 Budget, if necessary, during the regular meeting following the public hearings. Any interested elector of the District may file or register any objections thereto with the Board during normal business hours prior to the final adoption of the proposed 2023 Budget and Amended 2022 Budget.

BUCKLEY CROSSING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By: /s/ Steven Young President

Legal Notice No. CCX798

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. CCX796

First Publication: December 8, 2022

Last Publication: December 8, 2022 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

All Bids must be in accordance with the Contract Documents on file with the Owner, South Adams County Water and Sanitation District, 6595 East 70th Av enue, Commerce City, Colorado 80022; and at the office of Muller Engineering Company, Inc., 7245 W. Alaska Dr., Suite 300, Lakewood, Colorado 80226.

Electronic files of the Bidding Documents for use in preparing Bids may be obtained from Muller Engineering Company. Bid documents will be available on Friday, December 2, 2022, at no charge. Please contact Shelby Berke, sberke@mullereng. com, for questions and to obtain electronic copies of the Bidding Documents. No printed copies will be provided unless a specific request is made for a hard copy of the plans. No pre-bid meeting will be held for the project.

additional access for resi dents,” Bernal said. “We are additionally excited for the launch of our brand-new Adams County Health De

partment, which will provide critical services to some of our most vulnerable residents.”

The Government Center at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy. in Brighton, the county’s Parks, Open Space and Cultural Arts at 9755 Henderson Rd. in Brigh ton, the Aurora Service Cen ter at 3155 Chambers Rd. will

be open from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Motor vehicle offices throughout the county will keep similar hours but will close at 4 p.m. week nights.

The Brighton Workforce and Business Center at 36 S. 18th Ave. will also be open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday

through Friday but will be closed an hour each day from noon to 1 p.m. for lunch.

Check the county’s adcogov. org website under the “Save a Trip” heading for open hours at the Westminster Human Ser vices Center, Brighton, West minster and Commerce City ACHD offices.

Public Notices

Bids will be received on a unit price basis. Bid security in the amount of 5 percent of the total Bid must accompany each Bid. It is anticipated that the Contract Agreement will be signed and the Notice to Proceed will be issued in late January 2023. Sub stantial completion of the project shall be reached by April 15, 2023. All construc tion shall be completed and ready for final payment within one hundred twenty (120) calendar days from the Notice to Proceed date. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Construction Performance Bond and a Construction Payment Bond as security for the faithful performance and the payment of all bills and obligations arising from the perfor mance of the contract.

The Bid and Bid Security will remain sub ject to acceptance for 77 calendar days after the Bid opening, or for such longer period of time that Bidder may agree to in writing upon request of Owner.

The District reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive informalities, and to reject non-conforming, non-responsive, or conditional Bids.

By:

Legal Notice No. CCX800

First Publication: December 8, 2022

Last Publication: December 8, 2022

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

FINAL SETTLEMENT

Project Title: Painted Prairie Filing No. 3 Mail Kiosks Phase 2C and Phase 2D

Project Owners: Painted Prairie Public Improvement Authority

Project Location: City of Aurora, Adams County

The Painted Prairie Public Improvement Authority plans to accept the above titled project as substantially complete and for Final Settlement to Page Specialty

Company after December 14, 2022. In accordance with the Contract Documents, the Painted Prairie Public Improvement Authority may withhold a portion of the remaining payment to be made to Page Specialty Company, as necessary, to protect the Painted Prairie Public Improve ment Authority from loss on account of claims filed and failure of Page Specialty Company to make payments properly to subcontractors or suppliers. Project suppliers and subcontractors of Page Specialty Company are hereby notified that unresolved outstanding claims must be certified and forwarded to:

Contact Person: Barney Fix, P.E.

Address: 5970 Greenwood Plaza Blvd. Greenwood Village, CO 80111

as soon as possible, but no later than December 12, 2022.

Legal Notice No. CCX777

First Publication: November 24, 2022

Last Publication: December 8, 2022 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel

Notice to Creditors

PUBLIC NOTICE

To all persons having claims against the trust estate of TRAVIS ROACH, decedent, you are required to present them to the Trustee on or before March 24, 2023, or said claims may be forever barred.

VIRGINIA URBAN, is the Trustee under THE TRAVIS ROACH TRUST Dated July 11, 2022. The address of the Trustee is as follows:

VIRGINIA URBAN c/o Vera Swinnerton Creative Planning Legal, P.A. 5454 W. 110th Street Overland Park, KS 66211

Legal Notice No. CCX780

First Publication: November 24, 2022 Last Publication: December 8, 2022

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

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

Fort Lupton Parade of Lights: The city hosts its holiday parade of bright lights and cheer begin ning at 6 p.m. at 605 4th St. – the Bank of Colorado Operations Cen ter. A tree lighting ceremony is set for 6:45 p.m. Santa sticks around for photos from 7-8 p.m.

Thornton Winterfest: Come celebrate the season with the city’s annual holiday celebration through Dec. 11 at the Carpenter Park Fields, 108th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. The festival opens at 6:30 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m. Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday and runs until 9 p.m. nightly.

The festival features Santa’s Vil lage, with ice skating, ice carving, food vendors, a tree decorating contest, a beer garden and visits from Santa Claus himself. The city will also present a holiday movie Friday night and another on Sunday night.

Saturday events include a breakfast with Santa at 7:30 a.m., a 10 a.m. Winterfest Fun Run 5k, a holiday marketplace and an 8:30 p.m. fireworks display.

Dec. 10

Santa on the Plaza: Bring a camera or smartphone to snap photographs of Santa on the plaza at Westminster City Hall, 4800 W. 92nd Ave. in Westminster. While

you are there, enjoy the magical wonderland of lights, the fullsized sleigh and the miniature train – all of them suitable for holiday photos! The event is being hosted by the Westminster 7:10 Rotary Club.

Build a Bird Wreath: Create beautiful works of art for birds and humans alike to enjoy during the holiday season, while learn ing more about the birds that call Standley Lake home. Meets at 10 a.m. the Standley Lake Regional Park, 11610 W 100th Ave, West minster. The cost is $5 per person. Limited to 20 participants, regis ter online at shorturl.at/bhop2.

Brighton Parade of Lights: More than 60 colorful and cre atively decorated floats will be featured in the city’s 27th annual holiday parade. The parade steps off at 5 p.m. heading south on North Main St., turns east onto Bridge St. to 10th Ave. and then to Southern Ave. before turning east to return to City Hall. Con tact Amy Porter at 303-655-2126 for more information.

Dec. 11

Advent Radio Players: Once again, the Advent Lutheran Church in Westminster will pres ent two “Old Time Radio” Christ mas comedies performed live at 1 p.m, in the church, at 7979 Meade St.

This year, they’ll be presenting a recreation of an episode of “The Life of Riley” called “No Christ mas Bonus,” originally starring William Bendix. That will be followed by a Christmas episode of “My Favorite Husband” called

“George’s Christmas Present.”

That radio program, which aired from 1948 to 1951, originally starred Lucille Ball and was the forerunner of “I Love Lucy” on television.

These plays will be performed using the scripts and sounds from the original playsas they were broadcast on the air in 1948 and 1949 using several microphones and lighted applause and “on the air” signs. Donations are appreci ated.

The plays will also be livestreamed on Facebook at https:// www.facebook.com/adventwest minsterco

“Miracles” A Kantorei Choral Celebration: Northglenn Arts hosts this celebration of the sea son with Denver’s premier choral ensemble Kantorei and special guests performing a multicultural collage of seasonal music at 2 p.m. at Northglenn’s Parsons Theater, 1 East Memorial Parkway. Perfor mances are 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 and 17 with a 2 p.m. matinee Dec. 18 at Parsons Theater.

The show includes performanc es of Ed Henderson’s “Milagros de Navidad” for guitar, marimba and percussion; carols by Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo and a musical celebration of Hannukah with ar rangements by composer Joshua Jacobson. Tickets range from $18 to $25 with discounts for seniors and the military. Visit https:// northglennarts.org/ for more in formation or to purchase tickets.

Dec. 16:

Holiday Hi-Fi: Motones & Jerseys: Holiday Hi-Fi returns

to Northglenn featuring nine singers backed by an incredible band performing holiday classic favorites alongside some of the greatest songs of the 20th century. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 and 17 with a 2 p.m. matinee Dec. 18 at Northglenn’s Parsons Theater, 1 East Memorial Parkway. Tickets range from $18 to $25 with discounts for seniors and the mili tary. Visit https://northglennarts. org/ for more information or to purchase tickets.

Dec. 17

Santa on the Plaza: Bring a camera or smartphone to snap photographs of Santa on the plaza at Westminster City Hall, 4800 W. 92nd Ave. in Westminster. While you are there, enjoy the magical wonderland of lights, the fullsized sleigh and the miniature train – all of them suitable for holiday photos! The event is being hosted by the Westminster 7:10 Rotary Club.

Dec. 20

Hanukka at Orchard Mall: Families can come and celebrate Chanukah with The Orchard’s Grand Menorah Lighting Cel ebration with live music, latkes, donuts, hot beverages and a variety of performances between 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Orchard Town Center Square, 14697 Delaware St. Westminster -- next to the Rock Bottom Restaurant and the AMC Theaters. Hosted by The Chabad of NW Metro Denver in loving memory of Jessica Ridgeway on The Orchard’s entertainment stage.