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Platte Valley Medical Center partnered with local organizations to begin a community health needs assessment. Its goal is to identify significant health needs in the area and how the center can help.

A press statement said the process began with a meeting between medical center staff, Salud Family Health Center, Almost Home Inc., the Brighton Housing Authority, Weld County government officials, the Eagle View Adult Center and other community groups.

The topic was changing community needs that developed over the past year.

The meeting produced these areas Justin Driver traveled from Kentucky and won first place in the 2020 chainsaw competition carving a giant Sasquatch called, of interest: • Access to health care; “Keepin It Squatch.” An electrical engineer by trade, he has been carving for seven years. This year, Driver carved a moose. See • Mental health needs; PHOTO BY BELEN WARD more photos from the competition on page 6.

• Food Insecurity; • Housing insecurity; • Heart and stroke care; and • Diabetes The press statement said the public can share its health experiwas moved away from a nearby ences and name areas it thinks are into St. Vrain State Park makes it spillway which includes an 82-foot the most important. To join, email even more unique and adds to the long pedestrian bridge.

Peggy Jarrett, regional director of recreational opportunities avail“Weld County is widely known community improvement, at peggy. able to our residents. for agriculture and oil and gas. But jareett@sclhealth.org.

The trail starts behind the South “Participants need to include West Service Complex at 4209 Weld there are also plenty of recreationtheir name, phone number, and County Road 24½ in Firestone, and al opportunities in our county, relationship to the community, and it extends into St. Vrain State Park. with St. Vrain State Park and the

BY BELEN WARD Pawnee National Grassland in our they will receive a follow-up call,” It’s a paved trail for biking, runBWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM boundary,” said Weld County Comthe statement said. ning, or walking with lush foliage, missioner Lori Saine in the stateAll non-profit hospitals in the Weld County celebrated the open- flowers and rolling hills. ment. “The improvements made country conduct these sorts of asIt took years of planning the ing of a new recreational trail, the to this trail provide an additional sessments every three years, and landscape by the Weld County Weld Legacy Trail July 17, accordoption for people looking to experithey adopt a community health Department of Public Works with ing to a press release. ence Weld County in a new way, improvement plan to address priormonths of design work and im“I’m excited for the opening of which is exciting.” ity needs. The press statement said provement to create the trail to be the Weld Legacy Trail and even According to officials, the trail feedback from the community will more excited for the public to enjoy resistant to flooding. It’s also userEvery year before Thanksgiving, First United Methodist Church in Fort Lupton and the Fort Lupton Food and Clothinghelp Bank provide community was designed along the Front PVMC staff determine where friendly with directional signs for it,” Weld County Commissioner members with food boxes.

This will be the program’s 10th consecutive year.

Above, Joe Hubert, left China Garcia and Sue Hubert Change 4 Change, Range to connect surrounding the medical with center will devote reresidents and visitors, according Scott James said. “The fact that to afood statement. new addition is 2. this trailorganization is Weld County’s rst with the another that fi helps drive. A See more on Page an 802-foot section of the trail that multi-use trail and that it extends SEE TRAIL, P4 SEE ASSESSMENT, P5

Weld County debuts ‘Legacy Trail’

The trial extends biking, walking trail into St. Vrain State park

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July 21, 2021

Council gets wastewater update in advance of agreement with provider

BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Fort Lupton City Council’s most recent update on its wastewater plant repairs may clear the way for a potential agreement with the Metro Wastewater Reclamation District to provide the work.

At least that’s what City Administrator Chris Cross hopes.

“Essentially, was just wanting to make sure the information Roy (Public Works Director Roy Vestal) put together was enough to get them prepped for the upcoming agreement decision with Metro,” Cross said in an email.

What Vestal provided was in line with earlier cost estimates. The first estimate from 2014 was $32 million.

The most recent (from Burns & McDonnell) put the cost at $40 million.

In April, Metro Wastewater made its pitch to city staff. The cost, at that time, was $23 million, based on a $4,500-per-sewer connection fee. That could translate to a fee of about $100 per year for city home-

owners. Councilman Tommy Holton wanted more of a representation on Metro’s board than an allotted one seat.

“We need to have an estimate,” Mayor Zo Stieber said. “We can’t give an actual approval until we have the numbers. It’s going to be an estimate until we go out to bid.”

Cross said the vote could come in August or September.

“We have a little time still before that agreement will be brought forward,” Cross said in the email.

“But we wanted to make sure that council has the info they need to feel comfortable taking a vote when then that happens.”

Murata Farms metropolitan districts The city’s metro district counsel, Jennifer Tanaka, gave her approval for two parcels in the so-called Murata Farms housing development during the July 13 town hall.

A formal vote was due July 20, after press time.

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Fort Lupton is growing, which means City Hall may have to move.

That was the gist of comments from City Administrator Chris Cross during a council town hall forum on July 13. The idea is in the earliest of stages and city officials haven’t made potential costs public or discussed the timeline for the related project.

Planning Director Todd Hodges wondered if such a move was feasible.

“I can’t think of any place to do it,” he said. “The best option is to move the police department. If more parking were available, we could use the museum or the old sheriff’s office.”

“If we move, we have to find office spaces that are proper and then figure out how to operate,” Cross said.

The former home of Dale’s Pharmacy is a possibility, too, but Cross said that building should “have a retail aspect.” No one on council or city staff knew what was going to go into the building.

“We need to look at options,” Hodges said.

“Now is the time to look,” said Councilwoman Shannon Rhoda.

“The budget is coming. We can set aside some money to get that done.”

“It was just discussion for the future as we continue to grow,” Cross said. “I wanted to get a general sense of direction for options.

It was more to bounce ideas off everyone to help staff with future planning efforts.”

Marijuana ordinance update It’s back to the beginning for the city’s medical and retail marijuana ordinances.

The reason is council’s desire to use some form of lottery system to decide which businesses can apply for one of four available licenses.

Because that is substantially different from the original draft ordinances, the process has to begin again.

City Clerk. Mari Pena said the restart will push the effective date of the ordinances to Sept. 29. Applications could open up as soon as Oct. 1 and be available during the month of October.

“Will we have an opportunity to look at the applications?” asked Mayor Zo Stieber.

“Yes,” Pena said. “The consultant recommended that. We’re going to get a package together to distribute to you at the next town hall (6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 27).”

“That’d be great,” Stieber said.

Earlier in the month, City attorney Andy Ausmus and consultant Laura Bauer encouraged the council to use a public lottery system.

Bauer, who is advising the town of Dolores and the city of Grand Junction as they begin their licensing processes, told the council that more cities are opting to use public lotteries to start.

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July 21, 2021

Paving project gets initial OK from council

BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A long-standing paving issue near Mahnke Motors in Fort Lupton may get the attention – and the money – it needs.

During a July 13 town hall, Fort Lupton City Council seemed inclined to spend about $184,000 – including a $53,000 supplemental appropriation – to get the work done. The council couldn’t approve the outlay because of the format of the meeting. The area of interest is along Sixth Street from Main Street to the railroad tracks.

Council’s internal debate wasn’t about the cost as much as it was spending money after paying $7

million for its share of the Windy Gap Project near Granby. Public Works Director Roy Vestal said with the budget advance, the city could afford the paving project.

“The pavement condition is bad,” he told councilors. “It’s been at the top of our list for quite some time.”

Staff notes agreed in their explanation of some of the problems on Main Street near the business. One is so-called “alligator cracking,” fairly common in asphalt pavement. The notes said contractors tried to fix the pavement in September but failed.

“There was standing water from snowmelt pooling in the severely damaged pavement which froze

creating a hazardous condition for Mahnke’s customers, pedestrians and employees, in addition to hastening the deterioration of the street,” the notes read.

“We do repairs for a number of insurance companies,” said Megara Pullen, Mahnke’s marketing director. “They have confidence in our shop. We’re a worthy business bringing in a lot of tax revenue, and we’d like to bring in more.”

“I don’t have an objection,” said Mayor Zo Stieber.

Promoting the recreation center Fort Lupton Recreation Director Monty Schuman asked Council to consider re-upping a contract with Branding By Brye for marketing

services. The contract expires at the end of the month.

“They were quick about getting things turned around for us, especially during COVID,” Schuman said. “ Schuman told the council he sent out referrals to two businesses that weren’t interested.

“One asked, ‘How much do you have to spend?’” Schuman said. “I told him, ‘about $3,000 a month).’

A couple said they would send proposals but didn’t.”

City Clerk Mari Pena told Council she uses Branding By Brye for some of her promotional needs, including yard sales.

Council couldn’t make a decision because of the town hall format.

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July 21, 2021

The Weld County Fair kicks off

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Weld County Fair Royalty presented the 2021 Fair Book to the Weld County commissioners for the 103rd Weld County Fair, which runs from Saturday, July 24, through Sunday, Aug. 2.

“We’re honored to watch the growth

from each one of you,” said Weld County commission chairman Steve Moreno in a statement. “The events at the Weld County Fair showcase the best of agriculture leadership in Weld County. Agriculture is our heritage, it’s who we are. Thank you for representing who we are.”

The book is an honored tradition of

the scheduled events handed over by the reigning royalty court. The royalty court represents the county fair events and the state. Also, participates in the parades and giving out ribbons for multiple competitions throughout the event. The royalty also has a hosting day to mentor and encourage youths in Weld County to become fair

royalty.

This year, continuing her reign as queen, is Shelby Tveten of Johnstown. She’s with the Calico ‘N Jeans 4-H club and with the Colorado Future Farmers of America, where she completed one term as state SEE COUNTY FAIR, P6

Fort Lupton has new chamber leader STAFF REPORT

The Fort Lupton Chamber of Commerce announced its new executive director July 13.

“We are excited to have Cody LeBlanc join the chamber as our new executive director,” said Joanna Sequeria, board president, in a Facebook post. “With his knowledge of local government, nonprofits, coupled with his love of Fort Lupton, I only expect this chamber

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sources to improve the community. The 2018 survey resulted in Platte Valley leading or supporting a number of programs, some including stroke education in the community, cardiac screenings for youth, grants to local mental

to grow leaps and bounds under his leadership.”

LeBlanc also serves on the Weld Re-8 board of education.

“With his ambitious and energetic attitude, I can’t wait to see where he will not only LeBlanc take the chamber itself but the city as well,” Sequeria’s statement read.

LeBlanc’s most recent position

was as director of outreach for U.S. Rep. Ken Buck, where he assisted constituents and businesses with navigating federal agencies, applying for grants and offering contests and events, according to the Facebook post. It also said, “Cody is dedicated to developing strong relationships, expanding value of chamber membership, championing local business, and creating unique opportunities to showcase all that Fort Lupton has to offer.”

LeBlanc is a sixth-generation native of Fort Lupton. He also owns a business, The KM Cup on Fourth Street.

“I am very excited to lead the Fort Lupton chamber as we become even more robust,” said LeBlanc in the post. “”I love our city, and the opportunity to serve as the executive director allows me a position to help the organization and our community build a dynamic future.”

health counseling centers, and an aging mastery program, the statement said.

“Platte Valley has been dedicated to serving this community for more than 60 years, both inside and outside the walls of this hospital,” said a statement from John Hicks, president, Platte Valley Medical Center. “We look to our community to provide valuable input into the ways we can be of

service and effect positive change in the areas that matter most.”

Based on interviews with community members, the task force will meet in August to decide on the community’s two to three most significant needs. The new community health improvement plan begins in 2022.

“We are grateful for the partnership of our local government and non-profit organizations as we

begin this three-year process to improve health in the Northwest metro area,” Jarrett said in the statement. “It is so important to us that the voices of everyone who lives, works, learns, and plays in our community are heard. We will spend the entire month of July connecting with as many people as possible to understand how to serve our community best.”

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July 21, 2021

CHAINSAWS and CHUCKWAGONS

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hainsaw carvers from across the country returned to compete against each other to win the grand prize for best sculpture carved out a tree log at the Chainsaws and Chuckwagons event in Frederick July 14 through July 17. Included was live entertainment and food vendors (chuckwagons) at Centennial Park in Frederick.

Matt Ounsworth from Fort Collins he has been carving for five years. Humorously, Ounsworth said he was inspired for his love of chainsaws. He is craving a group of bears to add to the bear bench he’s creating with a nature scene of animals surrounding it.

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Trevor Rogers from Fort Collins, a self-taught carver for about a year. He carved a giant a lemon tree.

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The pair of districts total about 73 acres near state Highway 52 and Weld County Road 29 ½.

Tanaka outlined the benefits of a new state law.

“The districts have to disclose how much it charges in taxes, fees

Kajemyou Dhil from Africa and has been a carver since 2006. He was inspired by sculpting with clay since he was a little boy growing up in Africa creating little clay figures. He is carving landing eagles.

and debt service payments,” she told council. “That has to go into the contract and cover what they will have to pay so they people can make real, educated decisions as to what they can afford.”

Council approved the annexation of the land at a July 6 meeting. As planned, the development is for 180 single-family residences. Future plans are for mixed-use and commercial development.

Michael Koeppel from Wittenberg, WI has an art degree in industrial design and has been carving for four years. He is sculpting a mammoth that will have little birds looking him from top of its trunk and flowers around the base. He got the idea visiting a mammoth sink hole in South Dakota on the way to Frederick, CO.

Dulnua Fernando from Oklahoma, has been carving for nine years. His inspiration came from a Log Home magazine he read in high school then he began to carve and practice the craft. When he sees wood something about the curvature and the natural movement is inspiring. He carved a big bear holding a sign, “I love Colorado.”

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secretary. Tveten will be entering the fair competitions with her market swine, heritage arts crochets, visual arts drawing and beekeeping.

Windsor’s Emerson Lobato serves as fair attendant and is president of the Horse Whisperers 4-H Club. She’s

also treasurer of the FFA chapter at Windsor High School. Lobato plans to show horses.

Ella Niccoli of Greeley also serves as fair attendant and is with the New Horizons 4-H Club. She will be entering market goats, cake decorating, home design and décor, restoration, shooting sports and scrapbooking.

For more information and event schedule, visit https://www.weldcountyfair.com/Home

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Denver’s smoky air keeps some kids indoors

BY REBECCA SPIESS DENVERITE

Denver’s air quality is suffering as wildfire smoke billows across the Rocky Mountains from Western states like Oregon, California and Idaho. It’s bad for a lot of us, and downright dangerous for others.

Just like extreme heat, bad air quality affects the oldest and youngest most, and childcare centers are adapting. For some kids in Denver, this means less time outdoors.

Mile High Learning has been providing subsidized childcare and teaching in Denver since 1970. The center’s president, Pamela Harris, said her school directors have experienced more kids with runny noses and coughs — especially in kids with asthma. “(School directors) do have concern about the air quality,” Harris wrote in an email. “However, we have not changed our practices in terms of limiting time outdoors at this point, although we will be monitoring as things continue to evolve.”

Other preschools have already taken the next step. Shannan Meyer from the Primrose School at Lowry, part of a nationwide chain of private preschools, said her organization monitors the city’s air quality indexes.

“If it’s moderate, we do a limited time outside, and then if it’s unhealthy, we don’t go outside at

all.” Denver has experienced days of “moderate” air quality and only returned to better air quality early on July 15.

Many childcare centers look beyond air quality, keeping an eye on heat indexes as well. Meyer said that at Primrose they adjust outside playtime according to the state heat index, or the “feels-like” temperature that factors in things like humidity into temperature readings.

Research into early childhood development has revealed just how integral years 0-3 are for lifelong growth, especially in learning gross motor skills. Meyer said that the children kept indoors are given alternatives to make up for lost recess time.

“I hope the fire season is not bad this year, especially because the kids get stuck inside,” she said.

Out of the six Denver childcare centers Denverite called, most were aware of the effects of wildfire smoke; only one said they were not worried about air quality and had not changed their outdoor policies.

We asked Meyer if she knew of other childcare centers checking air quality indexes.

“You know, I hope so,” she said.

This story is from Denverite, a nonprofit Denver news source affiliated with CPR News. Used by permission.

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Making the adjustment to college sports Local athletes find the change is more than moving to a new area

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Remember making the adjustment from high school to college? The very idea of being responsible for yourself -- perhaps for the first time in your life -- and encompassing such rituals as showing up to class on time and having a passing knowledge of the laundry room?

Take that and add to it the desire to play college-level sports which, in ssome cases, can feel like a full-time job. There are meetings, practices, position meetings, travel to and from game sites and the games themselves.

A number of former area highschool athletes made the switch from the preps to the pros this

MAKING THE ADJUSTMENT PART 1 OF 3 school year, even with coronavirus restrictions. In the first of a threepart series, we examine the changes in routine and how they thought they handled the change.

Basic adjustment Frederick’s Blake Duran opted to play football at Dakota State University in Madison, South Dakota.

“The adjustment to college was pretty easy for me,” he said. “It was a little different the first few nights, staying in the dorms. But you get used to it pretty quickly. One tough part was, definitely, getting to know people. It’s pretty much a fresh start, so you really don’t know anyone.”

Ex-Brighton High School quarterback Nate Griffeth moved on to Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. One change he noticed was the speed and tempo in the weight room and dur-

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Former state wrestling champion Jacob Duran graduated from Fort Lupton High School and moved up the road to the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley.

“The largest adjustment I had to make for myself was my sleeping habits,” he said. “In high school, I had the tendency to stay up of all hours of the night and be energized to work the next day. Going into my preseason workouts, I was dying. My whole body was physically exhausted. Laying there not wanting to stand up is a hard feeling. But the worst feeling is being the only person on the floor while your teammates are up breathing, thinking of ways to recover rather than sitting there showing sympathy for yourself.”

Brighton High School graduate Isaiah Madril took his football talent to Dubuque.

“Definitely, the aspect of being away from a place you were at for four years is something you need to get used to. That was the hardest part for me personally,” he said.

Brighton High School alum Ivan Scarpino chose to play football at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota. He said the adjustment was more than it appears on the surface.

“In college, football isn’t just about going to practice and preparing for the season but also coaches make sure that you are eating exactly how you are supposed to eat for dietary goals, whether it’s

to lose weight or put on weight,” Scarpino said. “Also on top of practice, there are more film sessions and meetings for the team and for your position.”

On the one hand, ex-Fort Lupton High School state qualifier Antonio Marquez (track and four times in cross country) was able to run for the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference’s coach of the year at Western Colorado University in Gunnison. On the other hand, he said the switch from high school to college athletics was “pretty drastic.”

“Coming from a high school that isn’t really known for running to a college that is or close to the best running college in the nation .. there was a major difference in morality, help, and work ethic,” Marquez said. “The morality difference is when the coach needs you to do something or be somewhere at a certain time, then you better do it. If you aren’t then not only the coach has a problem with it, but also the other runners do.”

Part of that drive comes from the Mountaineers’ pedigree.

“You have a type of morality to live up to and you don’t have any time to switch. Western Colorado University has a championship mindset with runners, coaches, and even fans 110 percent into it,” Marquez said. “Next is the help is way different also. If I ever needed any help with my sport, such as what shoes are best or how to get better, my teammates, coaches, and aid will be there for any of that.

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“The difference between college and high school sports is just insane,” Dunker said. “You have the resources to truly master your craft. When you step onto a college campus, however, it’s pretty stressful to start. But as time goes on, it becomes your home.”

Tori Haug played softball at Brighton High School, then went on to Lakeland College in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. She said the

adjustments from the preps to the college rankings were “way different.”

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on October 5, 2021, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve until the next regular special district election (May 2022), and three (3) directors will be elected to serve until the second regular special district election (May 2023). Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form from the Designated Election Official (“DEO”), located at 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 2000, Centennial, CO 80122, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Due to possible closures related to COVID-19, please call (303) 858-1800 to confirm business hours.

A Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form may also be obtained by emailing Elections@wbapc. com.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Friday, July 30, 2021. If the DEO determines a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is not sufficient, the form may be amended prior to 5:00 p.m. on July 30, 2021. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit curing of an insufficient form after this date and time. An Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate must be submitted to the office of the DEO by the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Monday, August 2, 2021.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that information on obtaining an absentee ballot may be obtained from the DEO, and applications for an absentee ballot must be filed with the DEO no later than the close of business on September 28, 2021.

COTTONWOOD HOLLOW RESIDENTIAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: Designated Election Official Legal Ad No.: FLP222355 Publish in: Fort Lupton Press Publish on: July 21, 2021

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF) §§ 1-13.5-501; 1-13.5-303, C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the eligible electors of the Cottonwood Hollow Commercial Metropolitan District, Town of Firestone, Weld County, Colorado (the “District”).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on October 5, 2021, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve until the next regular special district election (May 2022), and three (3) directors will be elected to serve until the second regular special district election (May 2023). Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form from the Designated Election Official (“DEO”), located at 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 2000, Centennial, CO 80122, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Due to possible closures related to COVID-19, please call (303) 858-1800 to confirm business hours.

A Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form may also be obtained by emailing Elections@wbapc. com.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Friday, July 30, 2021. If the DEO determines a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is not sufficient, the form may be amended prior to 5:00 p.m. on July 30, 2021. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit curing of an insufficient form after this date and time. An Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate must be submitted to the office of the DEO by the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Monday, August 2, 2021.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that information on obtaining an absentee ballot may be obtained from the DEO, and applications for an absentee ballot must be filed with the DEO no later than the close of business on September 28, 2021.

COTTONWOOD HOLLOW COMMERCIAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: Designated Election Official Legal Ad No.: FLP222356 Publish in: Fort Lupton Press Publish on: July 21, 2021

NOTICE TO AMEND 2020 BUDGET STONERIDGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Stoneridge Metropolitan District of the county of Weld, State of Colorado, will consider amending the District’s 2020 budget at a special meeting to be held on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at 11:30 a.m., via virtual meeting. The meeting will be accessed by following:

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Defendant(s).

Dated: July 13, 2021

BY THE COURT: /s/ Shannon Lyons Judge

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: STONERIDGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT /s/ COMMUNITY RESOURCE SERVICES OF COLORADO, LLC, District Manager Legal Ad No.: FLP222354 Published in: Fort Lupton Press Published on: Wednesday, July 21, 2021 (one time only)

Misc. Private Legals District Court Weld County, Colorado Court Address: 901 9th Ave., P.O. Box 2038 Greeley, CO 80631 Case Number: 2021CV30046 Plaintiff: U.S. Bank National Association v.

Defendants: Serafin Castro ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Notice to Serafin Castro, Defendant.

THIS MATTER being heard on the basis of the Plaintiff’s Verified Complaint for Replevin Pursuant to C.R.C.P. Rule 104.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT: The Defendant shall show cause, if any, why the personal property described in the Complaint should not be taken from the Defendant(s) and delivered into the possession of the Plaintiff.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the hearing on this matter shall be held on September 2, 2021 (date), 3:00 p.m. (time), in Division 5, in Weld County.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT PENDING HEARING ON THIS MATTER, the Defendant(s) shall not sell, use or dispose of any of the property described in the Complaint, except to return the property to the Plaintiff(s).

Copies of the proposed 2020 Budget Amendment is on file in the office of the District located at Community Resource Services of Colorado, LLC, 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E, Greenwood Village, Colorado and are available for public inspection.

Defendant is hereby advised that: 1. You may file an Affidavit on your behalf with the Court and may appear and present testimony on your behalf at the time of the hearing.

2. You may at or prior to the hearing file with the Court a written response to stay the delivery of the personal property described in the Complaint.

3. If you fail to appear at the hearing or fail to file a written response, the Plaintiff(s) may apply to the Court for an Order requiring the Sheriff to take immediate possession of the personal property described in the Complaint and deliver such property to the Plaintiff(s).

4. If the hearing date set in this Order to Show Cause and the appearance date on the Summons are different dates, you must appear at both times.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Michael Guttersen, also known as Mike Guttersen, Deceased

Legal Ad No.: FLP222352 First Publication: July 21, 2021 Last Publication: August 18, 2021 Published In: Fort Lupton Press

Case Number 2021PR30368

Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles Notice is hereby given that on 08/21/2021, at 10:00 a.m. at A to Z Storage, L.L.C., 511 McKinley Avenue, Fort Lupton, CO, the undersigned, A to Z Storage, L.L.C. will sell at Public Sale by competitive bidding, the personal property heretofore stored with the undersigned by: Space Number: A-2 and P-44 Deborah Babb 19437 E. Perdue Circle Aurora, CO 80013 100 items per unit

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Space Number: P-58 Gayle Keeney 1010 PLATTE DRIVE FORT LUPTON, CO 80621 100 items Space Number: B-35 Gloria Lopez 1960 S Dexter Denver, CO 80222 120 items

Case Number: 2021PR30340

All persons having claims against the abovenamed Estate are required to present them to the Co-Personal Representatives or to the Weld County District Court on or before November 17, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Deborah Ann Fulton and Nancy Lua Fulton 1085 Livingston Avenue West saint Paul, MN 55118 Legal Ad No.: FLP222342 First Publication: July 14, 2021 Last Publication: July 28, 2021 Published In: Fort Lupton Press

Space Number: A-21 Andy Lucero PO Box 204 Fort Lupton, CO 80621 90 items Space Number:P-47 Maria Reyes 1001 MOUNTAINVIEW, Apt/Ste 403 FORT LUPTON, CO 80621 100 items

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Legal Ad No.: FLP222353 First Publication: July 21, 2021 Last Publication: July 28, 2021 Published In: Fort Lupton Press

Henrietta L.Q. Gutterrsen 13696 Weld County Road 74 Eaton, CO 80615 Personal Representative

Estate of Martha Jane Fulton, aka Martha J. Fulton, aka Martha Fulton, Deceased

Space Number: B-487 Sergio Javalera 7721 Contry Rd 31 Fort Lupton, CO 80621 32 items

Space Number: P-8 Randy Smith 210 5th Street Fort Lupton, CO 80621 80 items

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Weld County, Colorado on or before November 21, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Estate of John J. Copitts a/k/a John Jay Colpitts a/k/a John Colpitts, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30338

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Weld County, Colorado on or before November 22, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

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July 21, 2021

ADJUSTMENTS FROM PAGE 11

from Frederick High School for basketball at Central Wyoming Community College, said the adjustment was “a challenge.”

“But I feel like I’ve been able to adjust pretty well,” he said. “It has been a little tough to just be on your own and manage the time that you have with sports and academics.”

For BHS alum Abi Read, who wound up at Metropolitan State University in Denver, her adjustment was “...a lot more intense” and was “the biggest adjustment and the hardest.”

“In high school, I was doing 20-30 miles a week where the long run was eight miles,” she said. “Now, I do about double the mileage in a week and run eight miles pretty much every day, and long runs are 12 to 16, depending on the week.

I was tired and sore. But I would do it again to be able to have the opportunity to run for a college team.”

Duran said the switch was great for his mental strength.

“If the person next to me is standing, so can I. It’s a perception you want for self and you’re the only one attacking your goals,” he said.

Self-assessment Most were pleased with how they handled the switch from high school to college sports.

“The switch wasn’t so bad. While being in camp we were lifting and

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Lucas Dunker

practicing and watching film every day, and you get the handle of it pretty quickly,” Griffeth said.

“I handled the switch pretty good,” Blake Duran said. “There hasn’t really been an aspect where I’ve felt uncomfortable.”

“I’ve handled the switch by writing in a schedule of what my exact days are going to detail each week with school, meetings, getting in meals/snacks, practice and then study time and free time in order for me to be organized and put a time frame on everything,” Ivan Scarpino said, “whereas in high school I didn’t have as much accountability.”

“I believe I’ve handled the switch very well by utilizing my resources and keeping my eyes on my goals,” Lucas Dunker said.

“I personally have been able to

handle the switch very well,” Tori Hoag said. “It was very different for me at first. But as the days went on, it seemed to become more natural and became an easier task to handle.”

“I feel like I have handled the switch well. A lot of it is mental and just being tough,” Davis Richard said.

“First semester was tough to be honest, but second semester is great,” Madril said. “I made a lot of great friendships and am really connected with my coaches.”

Marquez said even though “on paper,” he thought he should have been a slower freshman, “I have handled the switch really well.”

“I have been able to consistently be the No. 2 man for freshmen,” he said. “Getting faster times and hanging out with each other is

what the team is all about. That’s why it hasn’t been hard to handle.

My race up at Mesa Colorado University went really well and was a great opportunity to show my talents He finished 11th on the team and 26th overall in a time of 26:12 for an 8k. WCU took the top three places in the meet and won the team title).

“Connecting with the team has been pretty easier because of the atmosphere,” Marquez said. “Having a good senior group has also been a great help. Evan Sutherland and Taylor Stack are always down to talk and invite you over to chill.”

“I have handled the switch just like everything else,” Abigail Read said. “Just keep up, roll with it and keep working. In my mind, there is honestly no other way to handle change.”

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