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enrolled, she anticipates her reserves will dwindle as she tries to cover even the smaller payroll. She’s applying for grants to help ll in the gaps and has so far collected $26,000, including from the state’s Child Care Stabilization and Workforce Sustainability Grants and a $4,000 state Capacity Building Grant that can fund necessities such as furniture and educational and health care materials.

Drive. e Denver event is held at a professional sports facility. e Atlanta event will be more private and VIP-based.

“We’re trying to gure out what the model is in relation to keeping it community-based and getting the local families and community involved. I want your aunt to go and have a good time. Not just you because you enjoy cycling,” McCalvin said.

But McCalvin knows the future of all sports is in broadcasting. e NCL events are all broadcast on the GCN+, the Global Cycling Network streaming service. It’s all about expanding the league’s reach and getting new fans invested and interested in the sport.

“ at money will go very quickly for payroll and rent,” Lelm said.

She might be forced to lay o her teacher assistant if enrollment continues to stagnate, but Lelm knows

“We’re very excited about being at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park,” McCalvin said. “A big part of what we’re doing is development of the future. It’s one of our pillars. It’s the best thing in the community.” e only thing interested fans will need to purchase is food and souvenirs, unless they want VIP tickets, which can be purchased on www. that having more than one trained adult in the classroom helps kids and teachers form better bonds.

At the Aug. 13 event, there will be free junior racing, free mountain bike crit racing for kids, and a community ride for fans of all ages.

In fact, everything involving the event is free: the parking, the tickets, the community-based activities involved, and watching the pro race.

Lelm wonders if she’ll be up against the same uncertainties around how many students she’ll serve and how many sta she needs each year of universal preschool — if she manages to stay open.

“I just hope it works,” she said. “I don’t know if they thought it nclracing.com.

“Now we’re the cycling team in Denver and Colorado, and that’s important to us,” McCalvin said.

“I remember when the Mammoth rst started, and I remember when the Rapids rst started. It didn’t quite happen all at once. It started semi-small-ish, and it’s grown into a [signi cant] fanbase and community staple.” through thoroughly enough.” is story is from e Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support e Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun. com. e Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.

For more information on the NCL and the Denver Disruptors, visit the team’s website at www.nclracing. com/teams/0/denver-disruptors.

“Paint your faces, bring your ags, and come out and support!” McCalvin said.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard (Rick) Wells who bravely battled cancer, not once, not twice, but three times. Despite his remarkable strength and resilience, he passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 15th, 2023. He was 79 years old.

Born on March 5th, 1944, Rick was a great father, husband and friend. He was born and raised in Noonan, North Dakota. He graduated from Noonan High School in 1962, playing basketball all four years. He moved to Colorado in 1973 where he raised his children.

Rick worked in the oil eld industry for 45 years, where he made a name for himself as a hard worker.

Beyond his professional achievements, Rick had a profound impact on the lives of those around him. He was a devoted father, grandpa and great grandpa, always putting others’ needs before his own. He was the type of man you would love to go hunting or shing with.

In his free time, Rick enjoyed hunting and shing, as well as old western movies.

Whether it was watching his grand kids sports, going to the casino, or attending holiday parties, he found solace and happiness in spending time with his family.

Rick’s memory will be forever cherished by his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife Joann, his children Wendy Montoya (Lee Montoya), Tanya Castle (John Castle), Shawn Wells (Rachel Wells) and Cole Whitford (Chandani Raley), his sister Alice Person (Bruce Person), grandchildren Justin (Amanda) and Brandon Montoya (Rachelle), Andrea Kaufholdand Taylor Castle, and Ryan and Alyssa Wells, great grandchildren Shania, Jessy, Jordan and, Addy Alba, Brock, and Jax Montoya. He was preceded in death by his parents Syvertand Genevieve Wells, and his siblings, Lowell, Randy, and Lorraine Wells.

As we mourn the loss of Rick, let us also remember the beautiful moments shared, the lessons learned, and the love that will forever connect us. May his soul nd eternal peace, and may his memory be a guiding light in

Rest in peace, Rick, you will be deeply

DECHANT

Alvin Dechant Jr.

September 4, 1951 - July 23, 2023

Alvin Dechant Jr. peacefully passed away on July 23rd, 2023 in his home surrounded by family at the age of 71. Jr. was born on September 4th, 1951 in Denver, Colorado to Alvin Dechant and Josephine Freiberger. Jr. grew up in Fort Lupton, Colorado on a dairy farm and graduated from Fort Lupton High School in 1969. On April 7th, 1973 Jr. married his high school sweetheart Donna Rabas. Shortly after, they moved to Hudson, Colorado where he continued his love and passion for farming. ey were married for 50 years and had 4 children.

In addition to farming, he spent several years on the Hudson Fire Department Board and spent 17 years with the Frico Irrigation Company as the board President. He also spent years coaching Lil Rebel Wrestling with many of his buddies. Some of Alvin Jr.’s hobbies included riding horses to round up his cattle and working on many of his old antique tractors. He would build many things for his children’s outdoor adventures, and he also enjoyed xing things using electrical tape, duct tape, bailing twine and wire.

Alvin Jr. is survived by his wife, Donna, three daughters, Valerie (Jason) Zimbelman of Hudson, Jolene (David) Dahlgren of Brighton, LeAnn (Rick) Nelson of Keenesburg and one son, Scott (Danielle) Dechant of Keenesburg. irteen grandchildren, Austin, Brennan and Colton Zimbelman, Maddox and Daxton Dechant, Taylor, Dillon, Kylee, Ally and Jackson Dahlgren, Taea, Tanner and Taden Nelson. Survivors include one brother David (Carmen) Dechant and one sister Pam (Brett) Pachello along with his nieces and nephews He is preceded in death by both of his parents, sister JoAnn, nephews Keith and Daniel and his princess granddaughter Kylee Jo.

Contributions can be made in the memory of Alivin Jr.’s name made to the Keene Clinic, P.O. box 559, Keenesburg, CO 80643

Je rey Randall Blair passed away July 14, 2023, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Denver, Colorado, at the age of 74.

He was born in Denver November 11, 1948, to J.R. and Vera (Heinz) Blair. Je graduated from Brighton High School in 1966. After time spent in the Air Force, then a couple of years seeing the country through the windshield of a big rig, he then went to work for Adams County, Colorado. He ended his 40 year working career in a supervisory position with Adams County. He was once named employee of the month, and had received numerous awards and plaques.

Je loved bull riding, team roping –anything rodeo related… and he was good at it.

He belonged to the Brighton Police Reserves, Brighton Volunteer Fire Department, Brighton Softball Association, and the Adams County Farm Bureau. And Je loved his co ee chats!

He is held dear in memory by his wife of 46 years, Julie, sons Timothy (Nicole) and Justin (Nikki), grandchildren Jeremy, Brittney, Emily, Marissa, and Rylee, several nieces and nephews, as well as two sisters, Darcy Blair and Kimberly Hirsch. Je was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Don Hirsch.

In memory of Je contributions can be made to the: Magic Spurs 4-H, 29993 County Road 16.5, Keenesburg, CO 80643