Commerce City Sentinel Express 083123

Caraveo vows to defend social programs

Colorado seeks to stifle air pollution record access

BY MICHAEL BOOTH THE COLORADO SUN

e Environmental Protection Agency says Colorado agencies and citizen watchdogs cannot possibly enforce the Clean Air Act against polluters unless everyone has open public access to the polluters’ records of what they spew into the air.

Until state regulators make it easier to nd those records, the EPA says, the federal agency won’t fully approve Colorado’s required plan on how it will attack ozone and other air pollution problems.

Colorado had a swift response to the demand for open government.

e state sued the EPA to ght more open records.

“ e current public access, which is zero public access, is great for the polluters,” said Robert Ukeiley, a Colorado attorney on air pollution issues for the Center for Biological Diversity.

Minority leader Je ries joins congresswoman at Brighton roundtable

BY SCOTT TAYLOR

With talk of budget cuts swirling in Washington, the U.S. House’s top Democrat swung through Brighton with a Colorado congresswoman to meet with seniors worried about the future of programs for the aged. e backdrop was a Republican proposal for budget cuts that aims to rein in “excessive” federal spending

BRIEFS: PAGE 2 |

and “unsustainable debt” by reducing or reviewing some Medicare and Social Security bene ts.

Democrats don’t support such cuts, Democratic Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo told the group.

“Social Security and Medicare bene ts are not places to save money,” she said. “ ey are places to make sure that hard working families get the bene ts they have paid into for decades.”

Caraveo was elected last year in Colorado’s newest House District, District 8. She and House Minority Leader Hakeem Je ries, D-New York, were at Brighton’s Eagle View Adult Center on Aug. 22. e roundtable drew more than 50 people

OBITUARIES: PAGE 4 |

CLASSIFIEDS: PAGE 13 |

from around Northern Colorado.

Yet many Republicans views’ contrast with Democrats on the issue. e Republican Study Committee’s “statement of priorities” for 2024 seeks to eliminate $16 trillion in spending to balance the federal budget in the next seven years.

To do that, the RSC budget would reduce Medicare premiums and states the proposal “would not a ect bene ts for any senior in or near retirement and would prevent insolvency for the next decade.”

“Years of inaction and overspending have put us in this position,” the RSC argued in the proposal.

SEE

PROGRAMS, P3

LEGAL: PAGE 15

“ e attorney general’s o ce is spending hundreds of times more taxpayer money on suing the EPA than it would cost to agree with the EPA that more transparency from polluters is a good thing and give the public access,” Ukeiley said.

Given the failures of more than a decade of state clean air plans to reverse Colorado’s growing ozone pollution problem, with a recent string of high ozone days as the latest examples, Ukeiley said, “Excuse us if we don’t trust that the state has it under control.”

e EPA agreed with portions of the environmental groups’ protest against the state’s air pollution improvement plan.

e EPA has “repeatedly” held that for state pollution- ghting plans to be practically enforceable, people “must have reasonable access to

SEE POLLUTION, P16

Jan Parker of Thornton urges representatives to repeal two provisions that limit how much Social Security beneficiaries can receive while Rep. Yadira Caraveo listens during a roundtable discussion Aug. 22 in Brighton.

PHOTO BY SCOTT TAYLOR

Premier Members Credit Union hosting food drive

Premier Members Credit Union will be collecting donations for local food pantries during the entire month of August. Visit your local Premier Members Credit Union branch, or their corporate o ces in Broom eld to donate. Each branch chose a local food pantry to donate to ensure all donations stay local to that community.

Locally, ve branches of the credit union are hosting collections sites.

ey include locations at 755 E. 144th Ave. in ornton, the sites at 10339 N. Federal Blvd and 8440 Federal Blvd. in Westminster and the locations in Firestone and Erie.

“We always want to provide support to our local communities,” said Carlos Pacheco, CEO of Premier Members Credit Union. “One of our company pillars is Premier: Gives, where we provide the communities we serve with funds and employee volunteers to support initiatives of education, nancial literacy, and

basic needs. is food drive will help many members of our communities to thrive.”

A Stroll in the Garden for CASA e Court Appointed Special Advocate program, or CASA, for the 11th Judicial District is promoting one of its major fundraisers now scheduled for September.

CASA is inviting supporters to come enjoy a Stroll in the Garden at this year’s Indulge for CASA Gala from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sept.

13 at Denver’s Balistreri Vineyards, 1946 E 66th Ave. is Garden Party will be full of delicious food and drinks, fantastic auction prizes, exciting entertainment, and more! Indulge for CASA is presented by the Kenneth & Myra Monfort Charitable Foundation.

CASA’s mission is to provide courtappointed volunteer advocacy for children and youth from the child welfare system so every child can be safe, have a permanent home, and have the opportunity to thrive.

Brighton Council to consider battery factory

Proposed zoning change to go before City Council Sept. 5

BY SCOTT TAYLOR STAYLOR@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Amprius Tech’s plans to build a lithium-ion battery factory in Brighton will take it’s no vote from the city’s Planning Commission to the City Council.

Brighton City Clerk Natalie Hoel said the item is tentatively set to be on the council’s Sept. 5 agenda.

Brighton Planning Commissioners voted 3-1 to recommend the City Council not approve Amprius’

rezoning application to allow planned development project and zoning change on the 103 acre site.

e company announced in March its intention to occupy the empty former distribution center on Bromley Lane, setting up their new lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in the 775,000-square-foot building. eir rst phase would create 332 net new jobs in Brighton with an average annual wage of $68,516.

e site is the former location of a Sears/KMart distribution center that contains 1.3 million square-feet of space and parking.

e current zoning speci cally limits the project to warehouse and distribution

uses. Amprius hopes to get the zoning changed to allow industrial, commercial and public uses.

e facility would be located at 18875 Bromley Lane, just 600 feet south of Brighton’s Mt. Princeton St. and homes in the surrounding Brighton Crossings neighborhood and due north of Brighton’s water treatment plant and 15 neighbors urged commissioners to say no the project, saying they were concerned about re danger from the facility and about chemical contamination. Lithium-ion batteries have been the news lately, with res in battery-powered E-bikes and cars, but but the company said most of the danger comes from mishan-

dling and overcharging by users. ey plan to mitigate the threat of res and plan to deliver their batteries with minimal charge, reducing the re risk. e warehouse’s interior space would be divided into smaller, re-resistant rooms for making and storing the empty batteries and the factory will have a state-of-the-art re suppression system. Commissioners Valerie Wolf, Kathryn LaDonne and Jim Snyder all voted against the zoning change. Snyder said he is concerned chemicals from the facility would contaminate Brighton’s water supply while LaDonne said she believes industrial zoning is wrong for a property that is so close to houses.

Four Adams County inmates hospitalized

Fentanyl found, housing unit closed for decontamination

STAFF REPORT

One inmate at the Adams County Jail was back in the facility while three more were being treated for a suspected fentanyl overdose, according to the Adams County Sheri ’s Department.

Deputies found three female inmates unconscious and not breathing just after 3:30 p.m. August 22. Deputies and medical sta at the jail administered

PROGRAMS

FROM PAGE 1

Narcan and gave the inmates CPR as paramedics from the Brighton Fire Department responded.

Jail sta began searching the housing unit the three were located in, isolating neighboring inmates while they were checked to nd other potential a ected inmates. A fourth inmate was found unconscious and not breathing during that search and a small amount of suspected fentynal powder was discovered. e fourth inmate was given Narcan and CPR as well and all four inmates were transported to the Platte Valley Hospital.

Once the medical incident was over,

e RSC also said that without action, Social Security will no longer be sustainable at current levels.

“Retirement bene ts as they are currently structured cost more than the revenue streams that pay for it,” the RSC proposal said.

In Brighton, Je ries noted that Republicans are in control of the House. Democrats do not “have control of the gravel.”

“ ese important programs are part of the fabric of American society,” Je ries said. “ ese are not a Democratic issue or a Republican issue, it’s an American issue and we should be able to nd common ground with the entirety of the political spectrum.”

Je ries is repeating that message and other Democratic talking points amid Congress’ August recess. He also visited Boulder for discussion about gun violence hosted by Democratic Congressman Joe Neguse. He was also scheduled to tour a Broom eld food pantry with Democratic Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen.

Je ries said the Congress will be back in session after Labor Day.

Another topic that came up centered around the cost of prescription drugs. Caraveo touted the bene ts of the 2022 In ation Reduction Act, which allows Medicare to negotiate drug prices in hopes of lowering costs.

“ ey also did the incredibly important work of looking at insulin costs,” Caraveo said. “For people with a family member with diabetes, the out-ofpocket costs can be exorbitant. For seniors, those will now be capped at $35 per month. It’s incredibly important and hopefully we can continue that work for other Americans.”

Commission Chair Chris Maslanik was the sole supporter, noting that Interstate 76 regularly carries hazardous materials through Brighton and said the jobs would be welcomed.

If councilors vote to approve the zoning change, the company still needs permits from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Company ocials said they plan to submit their applications to the state this fall. e company hopes to be operating by the beginning of 2025.

A publication of

Call first: 143 S. 2nd Pl., Brighton, CO 80601

Mailing Address: 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, CO 80110 Phone: 303-566-4100 Web: CommerceCitySentinel.com

the remaining inmates were searched, decontaminated and relocated to other housing areas in the jail. All of the inmates in the contaminated housing unit were monitored by medical sta throughout the night by providing continuous medical and vital checks.

e sheri ’s department continues to investigate the incident and is working to decontaminate the housing block. Agents from the North Metro Drug Task Force and the federal Drug Enforcement Agency are working alongside them.

To subscribe call 303-566-4100

LINDA SHAPLEY

Publisher lshapley@coloradocommunitymedia.com

MICHAEL DE YOANNA Editor-in-Chief michael@coloradocommunitymedia.com

SCOTT TAYLOR Metro North Editor staylor@coloradocommunitymedia.com

BELEN WARD Community Editor bward@coloradocommunitymedia.com

TERESA ALEXIS Marketing Consultant Classified Sales talexis@coloradocommunitymedia.com

AUDREY BROOKS Business Manager abrooks@coloradocommunitymedia.com

LINDSAY NICOLETTI Operations/ Circulation Manager lnicoletti@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Columnists & Guest Commentaries Columnist opinions are not necessarily those of the Standard Blade.

We welcome letters to the editor. Please include your full name, address and the best number to reach you by telephone.

Email letters to staylor@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Deadline Tues. for the following week’s paper.

Commerce City Sentinel Express (USPS 3886)

A legal newspaper of general circulation in Commerce City, Colorado, Commerce City Sentinel Express is published weekly on Thursday by Colorado Community Media, 143 S. 2nd Pl., Brighton CO 80601.

PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID AT Commerce City and additional mailing o ces.

POSTMASTER: Send address change to: Commerce City Sentinel Express, 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225, Englewood, CO 80110

e incident also forced the jail to close its booking and receiving areas for two hours on August 22, delaying other police agencies in the area from bringing arrestees in.

One of the four inmates was released from the hospital while the other three remain hospitalized.

“Although we are prepared for these incidents, this reminds us of the growing dangers of opioid exposure within our detention facility,” Sergeant Adam Sherman with the sheri ’s Professional Standards Division said in a written statement. “ e Adams County Sheri ’s

O ce takes the introduction of narcotics into our detention facility very seriously.”

e department is constantly reviewing and updating its protocols to deal with this kind of exposure, he said.

“Our detention sta facility has previously trained on mass exposure and casualty incidents, and this is the rst documented incident involving multiple inmates from the same exposure,” Sherman said. “Once the situation was deemed safe, the incident was debriefed to all involved and later to all sta . O -duty personnel came in early, on-duty personnel stayed late, and others took extra duties to assist with the incident and all the necessary follow-ups.”

A special supplement from

Go whole grain for heart health

(Family Features) Eating healthy is a priority for many Americans but knowing where to start and with what foods may be a little trickier. One way to level up the nutritional value of your meals is to better understand whole grains and why they are important for a heart-healthy diet.

As a key feature of heart-healthy diets, whole grains like sorghum, oatmeal and brown rice are rich sources of dietary ber, may improve blood cholesterol levels and provide nutrients that help the body form new cells, regulate the thyroid and maintain a healthy immune system.

However, according to a survey by e Harris Poll on behalf of the American Heart Association, U.S. adults are least knowledgeable about re ned vs. whole grains compared to other foods like fruits, vegetables and proteins. Also, when asked to identify whole grains and re ned grains, most adults incorrectly believe multi-grain bread is a whole grain and only 17% believe sorghum is an example of a whole grain when it is, in fact, a nutritious whole-grain option.

If you’re looking to try more whole grains, sorghum is a primary ingredient in these heart-healthy Pancakes with Blueberry Vanilla Sauce. is avorful dish can be part of an overall healthy diet as recommended by the American Heart Association’s Healthy for Good initiative, supported by the Sorghum Checko . Find more heart-healthy meal ideas at Heart.org/ healthyforgood.

PANCAKES WITH BLUEBERRY VANILLA SAUCE

Recipe courtesy of the American Heart Association and Sorghum Checkoff

Servings: 4 (2 pancakes, 1/4 cup sauce and 2 tablespoons yogurt per serving)

Sauce:

2 teaspoons cornstarch

1/3 cup water

1 cup blueberries

1 tablespoon sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Pancakes:

1/2 cup quick-cooking rolled oats

1/2 cup whole grain sorghum flour

1 1/2 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup fat-free milk

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

1 large egg

1 tablespoon canola or corn oil

Topping: 1/2 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt

To make sauce: Put cornstarch in medium saucepan. Add water, stirring to dissolve. Stir in blueberries and sugar. Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Boil 1-2 minutes, or until sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Cover to keep warm. Set aside.

To make pancakes: In medium bowl, stir oats, sorghum flour,

brown sugar, baking powder and cinnamon.

In small bowl, whisk milk, applesauce, egg and oil. Stir into flour mixture until batter is just moistened and no flour is visible without overmixing. Heat nonstick griddle over medium heat. Test temperature by sprinkling drops of water on griddle. Griddle is ready when water evaporates quickly. Pour 1/4 cup batter for each pancake on griddle. Cook 2-3 minutes, or until tiny bubbles appear on surface and bottoms are golden brown. Flip pancakes. Cook 1-2 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown on bottoms. The USDA recommends cooking egg dishes to 160 F. Transfer pancakes to plates. Spoon sauce over pancakes. Top each serving with 2 tablespoons yogurt.

AGING GRACEFULLY AT HOME

3 stylish safety and mobility products

(Family Features) While aging is inevitable, it doesn’t mean you can’t do so with grace and style. For many seniors hoping to look and feel their best, there are plenty of options, from the clothing they wear to products they use every day. Choosing more ‘stylish’ safety accessories is one way to go.

To improve quality of life and inspire confidence, Medline, a leading provider of consumer medical products, teamed up

AROUND THE HOME

e right mobility aid can help you navigate your home. One option, the Adjustable Rolling Walker, combines a chic, sporty checked pattern with renowned functional features to help you easily stand and walk safely and independently. Its smooth-rolling, all-terrain wheels make it easy to get around in or outside of your home while push-down, locking brakes are ready for a rest stop at any time. Plus, it easily folds for travel and storage, and features under-seat storage and adjustable easy-grip handles for a custom t and fashionable function.

with Martha Stewart to introduce the Martha Stewart Home Comfort Care Collection. The line of design-inspired safety and mobility products combines sophisticated design and dependability to help those who use them look and feel their best.

“We are excited to enter into this unique partnership,” said Dawn Freitag, Medline senior marketing manager. “Martha Stewart’s signature style has always set the standard

FOR THE BATHROOM

e most essential purpose of bathroom safety aids is to prevent falls on wet, slippery surfaces. Beyond securely-attached bath mats and grab bars, the Martha Stewart Euro-Style Shower Chair allows you to sit while showering for extra peace of mind. With built-in handgrips and a backrest for comfort, the rust-resistant chair also features adjustable, push-button height settings to improve stability and built-in Microban protection to resist mold and mildew.

for better, more enjoyable living and this line of mobility and bath safety products is no exception. We believe these fashionable, modern designs along with our top-rated quality and value pricing will help seniors live their happiest, healthiest lives with exceptional safety, security and style.”

Consider these supportive care products to maximize style and safety, and find the full collection by visiting athome.medline.com.

IN THE BEDROOM

ere are numerous products designed to maximize rest, relaxation and safety in and around your bed. To help you get in and out of bed, an Adjustable Bed Assist Bar slides around the side of the mattress – without oor legs that may pose a tripping hazard – to o er support. With a stylish faux woodgrain bag design and neutral color, the bar seamlessly blends in with bedding and linens to provide both function and air.

(Family Features) e same risk factors that contribute to making heart disease the leading cause of death worldwide also impact the rising global prevalence of brain disease, including stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

e global death rate from Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias is increasing even more than the rate of heart disease death, according to the American Heart Association’s Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics 2022 Update.

Globally, more than 54 million people had Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias in 2020, a 37% increase since 2010 and 144% increase over the past 30 years (1990-2020). Additionally, more than 1.89 million deaths were attributed to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias worldwide in 2020, compared to nearly 9 million deaths from heart disease.

Manage heart health for stronger brain health

risk factors can make a real di erence in helping people live longer, healthier lives, free of heart disease and brain disease.”

cognitive function.

“ e global rate of brain disease is quickly outpacing heart disease,” said Mitchell S.V. Elkind, M.D. M.S., FAHA, the past president of the American Heart Association (2020-21), a professor of neurology and epidemiology at Columbia University’s Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and attending neurologist at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

“We are learning more about how some types of dementia are related to aging, and how some types are due to poor vascular health. It’s becoming more evident that reducing vascular disease

According to the statistics update, people with midlife hypertension were ve times more likely to experience impairment on global cognition and about twice as likely to experience reduced executive function, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

e risk for dementia associated with heart failure was nearly two-fold.

Experts recommend maintaining a healthy weight, managing your blood pressure and following other heart-healthy lifestyle behaviors that can also support good brain health while studies show maintaining good vascular health is associated with healthy aging and retained

learning

Optimal brain health includes the ability to perform tasks like movement, perception, learning and memory, communication, problem solving, judgment, decision making and emotion. Cognitive decline and dementia are often seen following stroke or cerebrovascular disease and indicate a decline in brain health.

Consider these steps to live a healthier lifestyle and protect your heart and brain health:

Don’t smoke; avoid secondhand smoke. Reach and maintain a healthy weight. Be mindful of your eating habits; eat foods low in saturated fat, trans fat, sodium and added sugars.

Be physically active. Start slowly and build up to at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity (such as brisk walking) each week. As an alternative, you can do 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity, or a combination of the two, to improve overall cardiovascular health.

Get your blood pressure checked regularly and work with your health care team to manage it if it’s high.

Have regular medical checkups and take your medicine as directed.

Decrease your stress level and seek emotional support when needed.

Learn more about the relationship between heart health and brain health at heart.org.

BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

To celebrate her 101st birthday, many of her closest friends came together at Northridge Park in Highlands Ranch.

“She means a lot to us,” said close friend Sue Jude. “She always has the sweetest, warmest greeting.” ere was a lot of food to go around at the celebration as Gunther had a large birthday cake and guests brought other treats for a large potluck.

Wearing a purple happy birthday tiara, Gunther was joined by two of her daughters, Barbara and Susan, and her friends from her aerobics class.

Gunther goes to aerobics class three times a week where the other participants say they have to keep up with her.

“She’s very energetic,” said Barbara.

Since she can remember, Gunther has always been physically active.

While attending an all girls board-

ing school in Vancouver, Canada as a child, Gunther said there was not much to do, so she and some friends decided to stay active. In addition to walking and running around the school, she also played soccer.

One of her fondest childhood memories is the First of July events in Vancouver where there were fun activities all day long. Some of her favorites were running in races and swimming.

“I’ve always been athletic,” said Gunther. “Since I’m older now, I still try to keep some of it.”

To stay active, Gunther plays with her grandkids when they come to visit and takes her dog, Toby, on a walk everyday.

Gunther also cherished Christmas at her grandmother’s house. And now, Gunther gets to continue to experience that love every holiday and birthday with her own growing family.

With her husband and ve children, the family would adventure on many road trips across the country and up to Canada.

“I loved every minute of it,” said Susan, Gunther’s eldest child.

Gunther met her husband Carlwho was a Navy O cer - on a blind date

“I would tell him I fell in love with his white uniform,” said Gunther.

Having lived in Seattle, Washington, the two had traveled to Colorado where he proposed to her in the mountains, followed by 59 years of marriage before Carl passed.

When they rst moved to Highlands Ranch, there were only a few houses on their street with an open view to watch the sunset every night.

Every year, the couple would go on an international trip, going all around the globe to places like Japan to see Mount Fujiyama as well as Portugal and England.

Gunther said the only places she hasn’t gone are Russia, India and South America.

With beautiful clear blue water, Gunther said the South Paci c was her favorite destination. She and her husband went there on their 50th anniversary.

While in China, she fell in love with the art of traditional Chinese ribbon and fan dancing.  “ at’s where I saw this Chinese dancing,” said Gunther. “I saw those fans and those beautiful ribbons.”

Gunther knew she had to learn that style of dance.

She performed the style of dance for the talent portion of beauty pageants - where she tied for for Ms. Senior Colorado one year- and performed at her 100th birthday party.

Gunther’s life so far has been lled with loving people and amazing memories from around the world and she does not want to stop.

No matter what it is, Gunther encourages others to never stop moving.

“I o er everybody the choice to do something all the time,” said Gunther. “Don’t just sit around, look at TV, you want to live life.”

ome say she’s amazing, others say she’s a wonder woman, but one thing for certain is Yvette Gunther is an energetic and caring mother, grandmother and friend.

Highlands Ranch resident Yvette Gunther celebrates her 101st birthday with friends and family at Northridge Park. Always full of energy, Gunther wears her purple happy birthday tiara as she enjoys the potluck.

PHOTO BY HALEY LENA

Solution

TRIVIA

1. ANATOMY: What are the small bones that make up the human backbone?

2. GEOGRAPHY: Which country is made up of about 7,000 islands?

3. MOVIES: What native language is spoken in the movie “Avatar”?

4. BUSINESS: When did the rst Apple computer go on sale?

5. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a male swan called?

6. FOOD & DRINK: Which nut is used in a Waldorf salad?

7. PSYCHOLOGY: What fear is represented in arithmophobia?

8. TELEVISION: Who played the lead in the series “Bu y the Vampire Killer”?

9. AD SLOGANS: Which restaurant chain advertises itself as “no rules, just right”?

10. SCIENCE: Which science ction author wrote the three laws of robotics?

Answers

1. Vertebrae.

2. e Philippines.

3. Na’vi.

4. 1976.

5. A cob.

6. Walnuts.

7. Fear of numbers.

8. Sarah Michelle Gellar.

9. Outback Steakhouse.

10. Isaac Asimov.

(c) 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

Do you love being a part of your local community helping businesses grow? If you like to talk to people we want to talk to you! We are currently hiring for a local Marketing Engagement Specialist in the Golden area! Please send resume to eaddenbrooke@coloradocommunitymedia.com

MARKETPLACE CAREERS

Classifieds Bids

Please Take Notice that the Third Creek Metropolitan District 2, a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado, is soliciting qualified utility contractors for the construction domestic water lines in support of District Development. For bid details, schedule and construction plans, please contact roger.wingate@ matrixdesigngroup.com on or before 5:00 pm Mountain Time, August 25th, 2023.

Merchandise

Medical

Attention oxygen therapy users! Inogen One G4 is capable of full 24/7 oxygen delivery. Only 2.8 pounds. Free info kit. Call 877-9299587

Miscellaneous

Safe Step. North America’s #1 Walk-in tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Top-of-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our free shower package & $1600 off - limited time! Financing available. 1-855-417-1306

BATH & SHOWER UPDATES in as little as ONE DAY! Affordable prices - No payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & Military Discounts available. Call: 855-761-1725

REAL ESTATE & RENTAL Commercial Property/Rent BUILDING FOR LEASE Brighton 1,650 Sq. Ft. Includes Dance Floor For more information call 303 921-1268

Office Rent/Lease $3,730.89 / 2812ft2 Office Spaces w/WarehouseBrighton 324-326 Walnut St. - 2 Offices , Kitchen & Warehouse storage, two bathrooms, one handicap access, washer & dryer space. 2 large Garage Doors in rear of bldg. Close to post office and downtown businesses. Zoned for Commercial Use. Contact Larry Snodgrass for a showing 303-489-1051 CLASSIFIEDS WORK! Call Today! 303-566-4100

Miscellaneous

MobileHelp, America’s premier mobile medical alert system. Whether you’re home or away. For safety & peace of mind. No long term contracts! Free brochure!

1-888-489-3936

Diagnosed with lung cancer & 65+?

You may qualify for a substantial cash award. No obligation! We’ve recovered millions. Let us help! Call 24/7 1-877-707-5707

DIRECTV Stream - Carries the most local MLB Games! Choice Package $89.99/ mo for 12 mos Stream on 20 devices at once. HBO Max included for 3 mos (w/ Choice Package or higher.) No contract or hidden fees! Some restrictions apply. Call IVS 1-866-859-0405

Miscellaneous

Prepare for power outages today with a GENERAC home standby generator $0 Down + Low Monthly Pmt Request a free Quote. Call before the next power outage: 1-855-948-6176

Inflation is at 40 year highs Interest rates are way up. Credit Cards. Medical Bills. Car Loans. Do you have $10k or more in debt? Call National Debt Relief to find out how to pay off your debt for significantly less than what you owe! Free quote: 1-877-592-3616

DISH TV $64.99 190 Channels + $14.95 High Speed Internet. Free Installation, Smart HD DVR included, Free Voice remote. Some Restrictions apply. Promo Expires 1/31/24. 1-866-479-1516.

Miscellaneous

Eliminate gutter cleaning forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule free LeafFilter estimate today. 20% off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-833-610-1936

Become a published author. We want to read your book! Dorrance Publishing trusted since 1920. Consultation, production, promotion & distribution. Call for free author`s guide 1-877-729-4998 or visit dorranceinfo.com/ads

Pets This section will recognize and support the women who make our community great.

Public Notices call

Legals

City and County

PUBLIC NOTICE

303-566-4123

Public notice is hereby given that the following ordinances passed on second and final reading on the 14th day of August 2023, by the City Council of Commerce City and will be in full force and effect five days after publication.

INTRODUCED BY: ALLEN-THOMAS, CHACON, DOUGLAS, FORD, HURST, HUSEMAN, KIM, MADERA, NOBLE

Ordinance 2514 – SECOND AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21-7205 OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ADD CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAYS

Ordinance 2516 – SECOND AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 21-3219 AND AMENDING

SECTION 21-3200 OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE ALLOWING FOR THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF EARLY GRADING PERMITS

Ordinance 2515 – SECOND AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21-3210 OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE ADDING FOUNDATIONONLY PERMITS AND EXTENSIONS THERETO AS BUILDING PERMIT TYPES FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL

Ordinance 2526 – SECOND AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE RETITLING CHAPTER 8 AND REPEALING AND REENACTING ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 8 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE LICENSING OF MEDICAL AND RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA BUSINESSES

Ordinance 2536 – SECOND AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2023 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000 FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE (DUI) ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF

Ordinance 2537 - SECOND AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING TO THE REGISTERED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY AT

THE REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 7, 2023, PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY CONCERNING THE MODERNIZATION AND STANDARDIZATION OF PUBLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR LEGAL NOTICES, ORDINANCES, DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER LEGAL PUBLICATIONS

Copies of said ordinance are on file in the Office of the City Clerk, City of Commerce City at 7887 E. 60th Ave., Commerce City, CO 80022, for public inspection during the hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. During instances of the city facilities being closed, electronic copies may be requested via email to dgibson@ c3gov.com.

BY ORDER OF CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COMMERCE CITY

BY: Brittany Rodriguez, Assistant City Clerk

Legal Notice No. CCX1135

First Publication: August 31, 2023

Last Publication: August 31, 2023

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public notice is hereby given that the following ordinances passed on second and final reading on the 21st day of August 2023, by the City Council of Commerce City and will be in full force and effect five days after publication.

INTRODUCED BY: ALLEN-THOMAS, CHACON, DOUGLAS, FORD, HURST, HUSEMAN, KIM, MADERA, NOBLE

Ordinance 2534 – SECOND AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2023 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE ADAMS COUNTY OPEN SPACE GRANT FOR A SINGLE RIDER GOLF CART IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,250 AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF

Ordinance 2535 – SECOND AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2023 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE ADAMS COUNTY OPEN SPACE GRANT FOR OPEN SPACE RESTORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $260,000 AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF

Copies of said ordinance are on file in the Office of the City Clerk, City of Commerce

City at 7887 E. 60th Ave., Commerce City, CO 80022, for public inspection during the hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. During instances of the city facilities being closed, electronic copies may be requested via email to dgibson@ c3gov.com.

BY ORDER OF CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COMMERCE CITY

BY: Brittany Rodriguez, Assistant City Clerk

Legal Notice No. CCX1139

First Publication: August 31, 2023

Last Publication: August 31, 2023

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public notice is hereby given that the following ordinances were introduced on first reading on the 14th day of August 2023, by the City Council of Commerce City and will be considered on second and final reading on the 11th day of September 2023.

INTRODUCED BY: ALLEN-THOMAS, CHACON, DOUGLAS, FORD, HURST, HUSEMAN, KIM, MADERA, NOBLE

Ordinance 2541 – FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A LONG-TERM RENTAL REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION LICENSURE PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY

Copies of said ordinance are on file in the Office of the City Clerk, City of Commerce City at 7887 E. 60th Ave., Commerce City, CO 80022, for public inspection during the hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. During instances of the city facilities being closed, electronic copies may be requested via email to dgibson@ c3gov.com.

BY ORDER OF CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COMMERCE CITY

BY: Brittany Rodriguez, Assistant City Clerk

Legal Notice No. CCX1136

First Publication: August 31, 2023

Last Publication: August 31, 2023

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an amended budget will be submitted to the THIRD CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICTS NOS. 1 & 3 for the year of 2022. A copy of such amended budget has been filed in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection. Such amended budget will be considered at a hearing at the regular meeting of the Third Creek Metropolitan District Nos. 1 & 3 to be held at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. The meeting will be held via online meeting at https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_Nz JlN2QxODctOTFkMi00YTQwLTljODYtZ mFjZTYxMWYxOTFi%40thread.v2/0?co ntext=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224aaa46 8e-93ba-4ee3-ab9f-6a247aa3ade0%22 %2c%22Oid%22%3a%225b9f6fa2-e9dd42cc-bfd8-f7dd2ed196a6%22%7d and via telephone at 720-547-5281, Conference ID: 134 168 221#. Any interested elector within Third Creek Metropolitan Districts Nos. 1 & 3 may inspect the proposed amended budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the amended 2022 budget.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

THIRD CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICTS NOS. 1 & 3

By: /s/ CliftonLarsonAllen LLP

Managers/Accountants for the District

Legal Notice No. CCX1137

First Publication: August 31, 2023

Last Publication: August 31, 2023

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express ###

Withoutpublicnotices, thegovernmentwouldn’t havetosayanythingelse.

Publicnoticesare acommunity’swindow intothegovernment.Fromzoning regulations tolocalbudgets,governments haveusedlocalnewspaperstoinform citizensofitsactionsasanessentialpart ofyourrighttoknow.Youknowwhereto look,whentolookandwhattolookforto beinvolvedas acitizen.Localnewspapers provideyouwiththeinformationyou needtogetinvolved.

Noticesaremeantto be noticed Readyourpublicnoticesandgetinvolved!

“TrustUs!”

the records allowing enforcement,” according to the agency’s o cial response to public comments on the plan.

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser said state health o cials believe there is adequate public access to all permits and company reports, and that making access easier would divert state money and sta time from actually ghting pollution.

“We have a system in place that provides e ective and reasonable access to any records for anyone who wants them,” Weiser said, in an interview. “ e EPA is asking us to do this, when they’ve never asked us to do it before.

ey’re not asking other states to do it now. And we don’t really see a basis in law or logic for doing it.”

e current system requires the companies holding an air pollution permit to keep the records and make them available to the state “upon request,” according to the EPA’s decision published in the Federal Register. But states might not do that, the EPA said. “ is undermines citizens’ ability to participate in the enforcement” of clean air rules, the agency said.

e EPA’s new demand that the state be the “aggregator or collector, just in case anyone wants it,” Weiser said, “adds what is an unnecessary cost and burdensome step, that will divert valuable state resources to an area that’s just not worth it,” he said.

e EPA said Tuesday it cannot comment on pending litigation. e

Colorado attorney general’s lawsuit against the EPA decision was led directly to the U.S. Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, as required by the Clean Air Act.

e Center for Biological Diversity, which made the detailed comments in late 2022 that caused the EPA to hold up approval of the state plan, sco ed at the idea a records clearinghouse would cut into pollution control e orts.

“All they have to do is set up an email address to get these documents, and then the polluters just email it to the state,” Ukeiley said. Various divisions of the state health department already have publicly accessible online “drawers” of documents searchable by permit number or location, collecting mandatory reports, enforcement actions and other

correspondence. “So the resource burden on the state is pretty darn minimal,” he said.

Environmental attorneys are also critiquing Colorado’s contention to the EPA that the public access to records issue was raised unfairly, at the last second in response to a protest comment. e EPA was ready to approve the state’s usual handling of pollution records up until that moment, the attorney general’s petition says.

“ at’s a pretty weak argument,” Ukeiley said. “ e courts have consistently said that whenever EPA proposes to approve something, there’s always the possibility that they will change their mind based on comments. It’s like a ‘Scooby-Doo’ episode. ‘I would have gotten away with it, but for you meddling kids.’”