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Recruiting, retirement money hoped to help retain, find officers BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Fort Lupton Police Department got a boost in its efforts to recruit and retain police officers during the Aug. 17 city council meeting. Four unanimous votes approved a retention bonus at a cost of $20,000, a recruiting bonus for four unfilled positions at a cost of $13,700, a change in pay structure to a merit plus progression program (it starts Saturday, Sept. 4) at a cost of $44,700 for the balance of this calendar year and a 0.5 of 1% increase in contributions to retirement pay. The retention bonus comes in two equal parts. The recruiting bonus is temporary until the department fills the four positions. It also comes in two parts, one this year and one next year. Fryar said it’s payable once the officers “are able to work by themselves.” “I’m OK with them as long as it doesn’t come out of the 2022 budget without us reviewing it,” said Councilman Tommy Holton. The change in the pay structure came in two options. The adopted plan allows a police officer’s salary to cap at $88,400. The top salaries are

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Every year before Thanksgiving, First United Methodist Church in Fort Lupton and the Fort Lupton Food and Clothing Bank provide community members with food boxes. This will be the program’s 10th consecutive year. Above, Joe Hubert, left China Garcia and Sue Hubert with Change 4 Change, another organization that helps with the food drive. See more on Page 2. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer.

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First two positive West Nile cases in Weld Co. BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Two Weld County adult females came up positive for the West Nile Virus. As of late last week, one was in the hospital with the neuroinvasive disease, and the other was recovering at home with the febrile illness, according to a press release.. According to county health officials, it’s the first reported human case in Weld County in 2021. Three raptors and three horses also have been diagnosed with West Nile since July 18. The number of Culex

mosquitos has been higher throughout the summer in comparison to a five-year average. When infected, most people do not show any symptoms. Only one in five could experience fever, headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea and rash. About 1 percent could develop serious illnesses, such as meningitis or encephalitis, and end up in the hospital. Some people develop a form of the disease that could cause death or experience a weakened immune system for the rest of their lives. Symptoms appear from three to

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GREELEY -- The Weld County Sheriff’s Office is giving folks a chance to take care of so-called “low-level” warrants through a new initiative. It’s called “Operation Reset.” “The county has seen since January 2020 a significant rise in the number of active warrants, primarily due to low bonds and softened arrest standards that were adopted statewide in response to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said sheriff’s office spokesman Joe Moylan. At the end of last month, there were almost 6,600 active warrants, all of which were issued during the pandemic. Moylan said 920 were felonies and the remainder were for misdemeanors. “Of the misdemeanor warrants, 4,299 were issued by the courts for failing to appear, and the vast majority of those are for failing to appear in traffic court,” Moylan said. “The Weld County Sheriff’s Office understands – as is reflected in the data

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higher depending on experience and responsibilities. Fryar said the increase in retirement pay was an effort to match what other agencies offer. “Their overall rate is 14.5 percent,” he told council. “The agencies we surveyed (Johnstown, Evans, Firestone, Frederick, Windsor and Erie) are at 14.5 percent.” The cost is about $19,000. “These are the first steps we looked

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14 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. People older than 60 with underlying medical conditions or a weak immune system are at higher risk of being seriously ill. There are no medications or vaccines to prevent the West Nile infection, according to health officials. Birds carry the West Nile Virus. When a mosquito bites an infected bird, the virus transmits to the mosquitos. Then the virus transmits to horses, humans and other birds. County health officials recommend the four “Ds” to prevent mosquito bites and reduce breeding

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Marijuana ordinances on pause – again BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

City officials in Fort Lupton want to combine two proposed ordinances dealing with medical and retail marijuana sales. As a result, Fort Lupton City Council scrubbed adoption of those matters on second reading during its regular meeting Aug. 17. City Clerk Mari Pena said the new ordinance would come back to council at a later date. “The fact that they never got a second reading makes them die,” Mayor Zo Stieber said. When council approves, the two ordinances go into a new section of the city code concerning

regulations and licensing of retail marijuana stores and medical marijuana establishments. Voters approved those businesses in November. Appointment In other business, council ratified the appointment of Evelyn Harlan to the Fort Lupton public &Y School Library board as a trustee. Harlan’s term expires Aug. 17, 2025. A virtual Tommy Holton Councilman Tommy Holton joined the Aug. 17 meeting virtually because of a potential exposure to coronavirus. He said it may have come from a tractor mechanic.

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at in keeping good officers here as we start searching for new officers,” Police Chief John Fryar told council. “My only reluctance is what happens when we get to the budget and we can’t do next year,” said Mayor Zo Stieber. “That will make people angry.” City calendar City offices are closed Monday, Sept. 6, for the Labor Day holiday. City Administrator Chris Cross said there will be fireworks show Friday, Sept. 10, in conjunction with the start of the annual Trapper Days weekend. The show will be at Coyote Creek Golf Course.

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Weld warns of police impersonator BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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From a rail car to Foundation 100-years and still growing BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Crossroads First Baptist Church got its start when Union Pacific dropped off a rail car in Fort Lupton on the side of the tracks in 1921 for its first church service. “We are celebrated 100 years of God’s service working here and in the town of Fort Lupton,” said Kenneth Harnett, Crossroads Church volunteer. The community gathered at the church for prayer, celebration, food, activities for the children and dedication of the opening of the time capsule on Aug. 15. The bright red capsule’s contents included a Fort Lupton newspaper from June 17, 1976, with the headline “First Baptist Church Raises Wall for Building.” The chapel started from a rail car named Emmanual, then moved into a basement at First Street and McKinley Avenue that was dug with shovels and draft horses pulling a slip. Work completed in 1921. The upper part of the building was completed in 1934. As the congregation grew, more space was needed. So, the church purchased property at Rollie Avenue and state Highway 52, where it sits today. First Baptist Church merged with Crossroads Church in 2012. “They had the church in the basement for about five or six years. The upstairs part of the church started about 21 years ago. I think the church was called Calvary Baptist Church,” said Harnett. The oldest member is native Bob Warner who lives on a ranch Northeast of Fort Lupton. “I joined the church in 1949,” said Warner. The Rev. Alex Stadler has been a member for about 10 years and started as a pastor in May 2020. “Celebrating 100 years is a great reminder for everyone, especially for myself, that I’m a part of something bigger than myself,” said

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Stadler, “to know this church has had such an impact on my story, especially my whole adult life, and has been formed by the people here. “It’s not even just my story, it is how many other people have been changed by this place. And now I have the honor to get to lead and care for a whole community. It’s exciting.” Rodney Knodel a youth leader at the church, said the youth members have grown to a group of 30 youths from about six. “It’s amazing celebrating 100 years and the origins starting from a rail car. We continue to grow with over 100 members. We are also proud of how inclusive we’ve been with our Fort Lupton community and our youths. We have so many loving leaders showing God’s love, “ said Knodel.

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Crossroads First Baptist Church opened a 100-year-old time capsule revealing a Fort Lupton newspaper from 1976, a photo of Rev. Halley Clark and his wife, previous church members that contributed to the church and 50th anniversary of church directories.

The Weld County Fair Youths Tops in Livestock Sales

Jed Sidwell, 18, Greeley won the Grand Champion prize for his market beef, and also took home another Grand Championship ribbon for his Hampshire sheep breeding. Fair Royalty Queen Shelby Tveten is giving Sidwell a ribbon PHOTO BY BELEN WARD for his sheep.

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The Weld County Fair’s Junior Sale Livestock sales raised a total of $1.3 million, setting a new record. The old mark of $1.1 million was set in 2019, according to a press release by Weld County Fair officials. “The youth that shows at the Weld County Fair have put countless hours and dedication into preparing themselves and their animals for this sale,” said Weld County board of commissioners chairman Steve Moreno. “Our Junior Livestock Sale breaking a record is not only a testament to these hard-working kids, but it

also carries the support of families and community members. We couldn’t be prouder of these youth.” More than 315 buyers purchased livestock from the youth Aug. 2. About 100 people were at the in-person sale, and more than 75 people watched the live-streamed event. Jed Sidwell took home the grand champion prize for market beef that he sold for $24,000. Stetson Gabel is the reserve grand champion market beef, selling it for $21,500. Cade Simpson was the grand champion for his market lamb that made $16,000. Sydney Vaugh’s grand champion market hog earned $12,500, and Karsyn Fetzer’s reserve

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Northglenn alum promoted to four-star general Senate confirms Laura Richardson last for a key position as commander of the U.S. Southern Command BY KEVIN SIMPSON THE COLORADO SUN

From her early years as an All America swimmer at Northglenn High School, through her studies and ROTC training at Metropolitan State University of Denver and then her steady rise through the ranks in the U.S. Army, Lt. Gen. Laura Richardson always gave a nod to her Colorado roots with each incremental milestone. Late last week, she moved closer to another: The U.S. Senate confirmed Richardson’s promotion to four-star general and commander of the U.S. Southern Command. Richardson, 57, will be only the second currently-serving woman to earn the rank of four-star general, the second female four-star general in the Army’s 246-year history, and the second female combatant commander. The Southern Command oversees planning, operations and security for Central and South America as well as parts of the Caribbean from its headquarters in the Miami area. Richardson has been serving as the

commander of U.S. Army North at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Richardson was part of President Joe Biden’s first slate of nominations for four-star command positions. He made the announcement in March, on International Women’s Day to underscore a commitment to enhancing opportunities for women in the U.S. military. Air Force General Jacqueline Van Ovost, who also has a Colorado connection through her undergraduate career at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, was nominated for promotion to head the U.S. Transportation Command. Her confirmation is pending. “Each of these women have led careers demonstrating incomparable skill, integrity, and duty to country,” Biden said in a White House announcement. “And at every step, they’ve also helped push open the doors of opportunity to women in our military — blazing the trail a little wider, a little brighter for all the proud women following in their path and looking to their example.” Richardson charted a course through Northglenn High School, a commuter college career at Metropolitan State University of Denver — it was Metropolitan State College when she attended — and that school’s ROTC program, where she earned her commission in 1986. She advanced through a variety of assignments, including several in which she was among the first women to hold. In 2003, she served in Operation Iraqi Freedom, where at 39 she was

Then Lt. General Laura Richardson, the acting commanding general of the United States Army Forces Command, speaks at Northglenn’s D.L. Parson’s Theater in March 2019 in honor of the city’s 50th anniversary and Women’s History month. She was FILE PHOTO promoted to four-star general last week.

the first woman in U.S. history to command an assault helicopter battalion of 320 soldiers and 30 Black Hawk helicopters. Her husband, Lt. Gen. Jim Richardson, commanded an Apache battalion. Before and after, she also served in the political sphere, including a stint as a military aide to Vice President Al Gore and a later assignment as chief of the Senate liaison division for the Secretary of the Army. Pentagon officials had identified both Richardson and Van Ovost as prime candidates for command positions months ago, but the promotions endured an unusual delay before the nominations advanced. Officials held back presenting

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August 25, 2021

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RV Park uses loopholes, to detriment of Fort Lupton

nyone who has lived on the Front Range over the last few decades can attest to the rapid growth and pains associated with it. I grew up in Lafayette when it was still a small town, and I remember the day I noticed the horizon to the east of me had changed; the large, lone cottonwood I thought looked like a dinosaur had been replaced by the enormous subdivision which is now Anthem. The shrinking of rural land has only accelerated since then, and unless we are thoughtful about development, there soon won’t be much left. I am one of many who opposes the subdivision and RV park planned by Sheryl Been. Approval of this proposal would be reckless and should catch the attention of all Fort Lupton and surrounding unincorporated Weld County residents. The land in question is about a seven-mile drive from the urban core of Fort Lupton and, like the surrounding properties, was considered unincorporated Weld County until earlier this year when Ms. Been annexed into the city. The zoning for her project will remain

AG (agricultural) and will rely on approval of a special use permit to allow for the construction of the RV park. The categorization of this RV park as a “miscellaneous use” of AG land, as stated by planner Alyssa Knutson at the meeting July 20, highlights how the lack of definition and compliance with the Fort Lupton Comprehensive Plan creates expensive disagreements between neighbors, the city and the agricultural communities that surround the area. The comprehensive plan states, “the City should take steps to prohibit adjacent incompatible uses. This should include updates to the zoning code in accordance with the Land Use Plan to eliminate the chance of adjacent incompatible uses.” Ms. Been has referred to this project as “commercial,” “short-term residential,” “longterm residential” and “low-income housing.” She also characterized our neighborhood to the City Council as having an “industrial feel,” ignoring the agricultural and rural livelihoods of her neighbors across

GUEST COLUMN Stephanie Burkhard Vest

the fence. Creative interpretations of agricultural land uses might prove profitable, but if there aren’t any real benefits to anyone else, these loopholes might constitute an illegal practice called spot-zoning. Aesthetics aside, an RV park seven miles from town without necessary infrastructure improvements and well-defined zoning would benefit no one but Ms. Been. Emergency services, already struggling with the intense population growth, would now cover calls seven miles away from town. Heavier traffic and lack of adequate road safety measures would decrease safety for everyone who drives CR 19, Highway 52 and other roads nearby. And don’t buy into this being a great option for lowincome residents, with the services of town far away. Residents will be isolated and far from the help they may need. Approval of this RV park would arbitrarily benefit Ms. Been at the expense of her neighbors, the taxpayers in Fort Lupton and the people she hopes to attract as an “affordable” option for living on the Front Range. Special use permits and Use by Special Review (USRs) can be used

to bypass traditional rezones and dodge claims of spot-zoning. Call it what you want. If it looks like a duck and walks like a duck, then it’s probably a duck, and it is illegal in the state of Colorado. The comprehensive plan has identified areas that are prime for development. The annexation and development of high-density, temporary dwellings seven miles from town makes no sense and fails to meet the city’s plans for contiguous development and dwelling density. The city of Fort Lupton would best serve its residents and neighbors if it updated its municipal codes to include RV communities so that they can be zoned, regulated and thoughtfully located to protect the residents in and around them. “Miscellaneous uses” of agricultural land should be heavily scrutinized and definitely exclude uses which are related to housing developments. These communities and their neighbors need the structure that zoning provides to create desirable places for everyone to live. Stephanie Burkhard Vest is a Fort Lupton resident.

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August 25, 2021

SPORTS

Fall Sports Schedules Frederick High School Boys golf Aug.: 10: @Eaton, 8 a.m. Aug.: 19: @Eaton, 8 a.m. Aug.: 23: @Coyote Creek, 8 a.m. Aug.: 24: @Twin Peaks, noon Sep.: 1: @Olde Course Golf Course, Loveland, 8 a.m. Sep.: 2: @Pelican Lakes, 8 a.m. Sep.: 7: @Todd Creek, 1:30 p.m. Sep.: 9: @Quail Dunes, TBA Sep.: 14: @Highland Hills, 8 a.m. Sep.: 21: @Highland Hills, 8 a.m. Sep.: 28: @Broadlands, 8 a.m. Oct.: 4-5: State 4A golf tournament (City Park Golf Course) Softball Aug.: 14: @Brighton, 10 a.m. (scrimmage) Aug.: 17: @Weld Central , 4 p.m. Aug.: 19: **Fort Collins, 8 a.m. Aug.: 19: **Evergreen, 10 a.m. Aug.: 20: @Palisade, 4 p.m. Aug.: 21: @Grand Junction (2), 10 a.m. Aug.: 24: @Fort Lupton, 4 p.m. Aug.: 26: vs. Severance, 4 p.m. Aug.: 28: vs. Northglenn, 10 a.m. Aug.: 31: vs. Berthoud, 4 p.m. Sep.: 1: @Mullen, 4 p.m. Sep.: 7: @Thompson Valley, 4 p.m. Sep.: 14: @Northridge, 3:30 p.m. Sep.: 16: @Mountain View, 4 p.m. Sep.: 18: vs. Loveland, 10 a.m. Sep.: 21: @Berthoud, 4:30 p.m. Sep.: 23: @Severance, 4 p.m. Sep.: 28: vs. Niwot, 4 p.m. Sep.: 30: vs. Riverdale Ridge 4 p.m. Oct.: 2: @Lutheran, 4 p.m. Oct.: 5: vs. Thompson Valley, 4 p.m. Oct.: 7: vs. Roosevelt, 4 p.m. Oct.: 16: Regionals Oct.: 21: State 4A softball tournament Aurora Sports Park ** means games played at @ Metro State University Volleyball Aug.: 14: vs. Rocky Mountain, 10 a.m. (scrimmage) Aug.: 26: vs. Erie, 6:30 p.m. Aug.: 31: vs. Skyline, 6 p.m. Sep.: 2: @Mead, 6 p.m. Sep.: 3-4: @Chaparral tournament, TBA Sep.: 7: @Roosevelt, 6:30 p.m. Sep.: 8: vs. Standley Lake, 6:30 p.m. Sep.: 9: vs. Fort Morgan, 6:30 p.m. Sep.: 13: @Pomona, 6:30 p.m. Sep.: 14: vs. Berthoud, 6:30 p.m. Sep.: 16: vs. Thompson Valley, 6:30 p.m. Sep.: 21: @Riverdale Ridge, 6:30 p.m. Sep.: 23: vs. Mountain View 6:30 p.m. , TBA Sep.: 28: @Niwot, 6:30 p.m. Sep.: 30: vs. Severance, 6:30 p.m. Oct.: 5: @Northridge, 6;30 p.m. Oct.: 7: vs. Roosevelt, 6:30 p.m. Oct.: 9: vs. Golden, 6:30 p.m. Oct.: 12: @Fort Morgan , 6:30 p.m. Oct.: 14: @Berthoud, 5:30 p.m. Oct.: 19: @Thompson Valley, 4 p.m. Boys tennis Aug.: 17: @Monarch, 3:30 p.m. Aug.: 24: vs. Prospect Ridge , 4 p.m. Aug.: 26: vs. Riverdale Ridge , 4

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Fort Lupton junior goalkeeper Hector Morales prepares to stop this shot during a recent practice.

p.m. Aug.: 31: vs. University, 3:30 p.m. Sep.: 7: vs. Mountain View , 3:30 p.m. Sep.: 13: @Erie, 3:30 p.m. Sep.: 15: @Thompson Valley, 3:30 p.m. Sep.: 21: @Severance, 3:30 p.m. Sep.: 23: vs. Niwot, 3:30 p.m. Sep.: 24-25 @Longmont tournament, TBA Sep.: 27: vs. Wheat Ridge, 3:30 p.m. Football Aug.: 20: vs. Silver Creek, 6 p.m. (scrimmage) Aug.: 27: @Canon City, 7 p.m. Sep.: 3: @Pueblo Centennial, 7 p.m. Sep.: 10: @Fort Morgan , 7 p.m. Sep.: 23: @Palmer, 6 p.m. (Garry Berry Stadium) Oct.: 1: vs. Eagle Valley, 7 p.m. Oct.: 8: @Skyview, 7 p.m. Oct.: 14: vs. Holy Family, 6 p.m. Oct.: 22: @Thompson Valley, 7 p.m. Oct.: 29: vs. Mountain View, 7 p.m. Nov.: 5: vs. Mead, 6 p.m. Cross country Aug.: 21: @Rocky Mountain

Aug.: 27: @Riverdale Regional Park Sep.: 3: @Legacy Sep.: 8: @Longmont Sep.: 10: @Fort Morgan , 4 p.m. Sep.: 11: @Heritage, 8 a.m. Sep.: 17-18 @Lyons, 9 a.m. both days Sep.: 25: @Boulder Oct.: 2: @Mead Oct.: 13: @Bella Rosa Golf Course Oct.: 21 Regionals Oct.: 30 State 4A meet Soccer Aug.: 24: @Greeley Central, 6 p.m. ( District 6 Stadium) Aug.: 26: vs. Denver West, 6 p.m. Aug.: 31: @Summit, 6 p.m. Sep.: 7: vs. Liberty Common, 5:30 p.m. Sep.: 14: vs. Hinkley, 6 p.m. Sep.: 16: vs. Erie, 6 p.m. Sep.: 21: @Roosevelt, 6 p.m. Sep.: 23: vs. Northridge, 6 p.m. Sep.: 28: @Niwot, 6 p.m. Sep.: 30: @Mountain View, 6 p.m. Oct.: 5: vs. Severance, 6 p.m. Oct.: 7: vs. Fort Morgan, 6 p.m. Oct.: 12: vs. Berthoud, 6 p.m. Oct.: 14: @Riverdale Ridge, 6 p.m.

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Oct.: 19: @Thompson Valley, 6:15 p.m. Fort Lupton High School schedules Softball July: 16: @Academy Charter School, 1 p.m. Aug. 1: @Eaton, 6 p.m. Aug.: 19: vs. Valley, 4 p.m. Aug.: 20-21 @Eaton tournament , TBA Aug.: 24: vs. Frederick, 4 p.m. Aug.: 28: @Niwot, 11 a.m. Sep.: 7: @Platte Valley , 4 p.m. Sep.: 9: @Skyview, 4 p.m. Sep.: 10-11 @Brush tournament , TBA Sep.: 14: vs. Thornton, 4 p.m. Sep.: 16: vs. Weld Central, 4 p.m. Sep.: 211: @Arvada, 4 p.m. Sep.: 23: vs. Aurora Central , 4 p.m. Sep.: 28: vs. Boulder, 4 p.m. Sep.: 30: @Englewood, 4 p.m. Oct.: 5, 7 Colorado League tournament Soccer Aug.: 19: @Stargate, 5:30 p.m. Aug.: 24: @ SEE SCHEDULE, P11

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August 25, 2021

CHSAA optimistic after stretch that hurt revenue Association’s leadership, staff looking for boost in corporate sponsorship

Media Day at Empower Field at Mile High. “The challenges were there but our office is competitive. We are going to focus on positivity and not be reacting to the stuff that’s out there.” Some of the COVIDsafety decisions were Blanfordmade by the state and Green not by the CHSAA, but people were polarized. “The public, our legislators, some of our coaches and some of our community leaders make us realize why we are here which resulted in proSawchuk tests and it was said the CHSAA doesn’t get it,” she continued. “We get it. It’s student athletes, not athlete students. “The public and parents and some of our administrators and some of our media want to exaggerate that athletics trumped education,” she said. “It became clear that we were going to have to look at what it meant. Nobody protested to me about cross country, nobody protested about volleyball. We had club volleyball playing indoors with masks but yet CHSAA couldn’t play. “Nobody wrote a story about our girls. It was all about the 2.1% of kids that even played college football. We have more kids that get volleyball and soccer scholar-

ships than football. We struggled with the inequities of the public fighting for one sport and not student leadership.” This year the state volleyball and basketball tournaments were moved to the Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. The state football championship games were played at CSU-Pueblo. The wrestling state championships were held at the Southwest Motors Events Center in Pueblo while the state baseball finals were played at All-Star Park in Lakewood. The soccer title matches were in Colorado Springs. The CHSAA was notified that the Denver Coliseum will continue to be a shelter until the first of the year, meaning this season’s state volleyball tournament will have to be relocated again. The 4A/5A boys and girls basketball finals hope to be played at the Coliseum and the 4A/5A state football championship games are set for Empower Field. The state wrestling tournament is seeking to return to Ball Arena. This year, with the absence of executive public health orders from the state, local health departments and school districts will be making decisions on requirements for spectators and the number of fans allowed to watch. Jeffco, for instance, will require masks to be worn by fans at volleyball and gymnastics. “The Coliseum has kind of been a home for CHSAA indoor

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(Thornton HS) Oct.: 12: vs. Arvada, 6 p.m. Oct.: 14: vs. Weld Central, 6 p.m. Oct.: 19: @Aurora Central, 6 p.m.

Elizabeth, 5:30 p.m. Aug.: 27: vs. Lamar, 5:30 p.m. Aug.: 28: vs. TBA, TBA Sep.: 14: @Valley, 5:30 p.m. Sep.: 16: vs. Liberty Common, 4 p.m. Sep.: 21: vs. Sterling, 4 p.m. Sep.: 25: @Berthoud, 1 p.m. Sep.: 28: vs. Eagle Ridge, 6 p.m. Sep.: 30: vs. Englewood, 6 p.m. Oct.: 5: @Skyview, 6 p.m. Oct.: 7: @Thornton, 4:30 p.m.

Volleyball Aug.: 19: @Elizabeth, 6 p.m. Aug.: 24: vs. Strasburg, 6 p.m. Aug.: 26: @Stargate, 6 p.m. Aug.: 31: vs. Prospect Ridge Academy, 6 p.m. Sep.: 2: @Brush, 6 p.m. Sep.: 8: @The Pinnacle , 6 p.m. Sep.: 11: vs. Severance, noon Sep.: 16: vs. University, 6 p.m. Sep.: 20: @Northridge, 6 p.m. Sep.: 30: @Thomas Jefferson, 6

p.m. Oct.: 2 FLHS tournament , TBA Oct.: 5: @Skyview, 6 p.m. Oct.: 7: vs. Thornton, 6 p.m. Oct.: 12: vs. Weld Central, 6 p.m. Oct.: 14: @Arvada, 6 p.m. Oct.: 19: vs. Aurora Central, 6 p.m. Oct.: 21: vs. Eagle Ridge, 6 p.m. Oct.: 26: @Englewood, 6 p.m.

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Colorado High School Activities Association Commissioner Rhonda Blanford-Green and her staff have endured many difficult months with canceled seasons and state tournaments, COVID-19 quarantines, protests, masks, a large dip in revenues and sports seasons being switched. Now, the CHSAA is feeling optimistic about the upcoming 2021-22 seasons. The COVID pandemic forced the boys and girls state basketball tournaments to be canceled in 2020 and all spring sports seasons were also called off which helped create a CHSAA revenue deficit of $500,000. Masks were required for athletes and the limited amount of spectators were allowed last fall for seasons with abbreviated schedules. Some sports had their seasons moved but all sports wound up with 2020-21 state championship meets, matches and games. “I knew what I had to deal with and we stayed focused on what needed to get done,” BlanfordGreen said Aug. 16 on CHSAA

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BRIEFS Ribbon cutting The ribbon cutting for Copper Kettle Kitchen and Catering will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 27, at 737 Denver Ave. Friday Night Flix/food trucks Friday Night Flix continues Friday, Aug. 27, at Koshio Park, 131 McKinley Ave., with a screening of “Space Jam,” and conclude Friday, Sept. 17, with a showing of “The Mask.” Food trucks will be in the park from 1 to 8 p.m. each day. Bring chairs and yard games. New fire station opens The grand opening for the third fire station in Fort Lupton runs from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 28, at WCR 8 and South Rollie Avenue. Refreshments will be available. Candlelight ceremony set for “The Wall That Heals” Brighton stop The city of Brighton scheduled a series of events during the “Wall That Heal’s” Vietnam Veterans memorial that’s in town Sept. 2-5, including a candlelight vigil at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3. Brighton’s Carmichael Park, 650 Southern St., will be the sole Colorado stop for the three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. The traveling memorial honors the Americans who served in the U.S. armed forces in the Vietnam War and bears the names of the 58,279 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam. The wall will be escorted to Carmichael Park Aug. 31, and volunteers

will spend the day Sept. 1 setting it up. It opens to the public at dawn Sept. 2 and will be open for visits 24 hours per day until it closes at 2 p.m. Sept. 5. More information at thewallthatheals.org. Sips n Spaghetti dinner The annual fundraiser for the Weld Re-8 School District will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, at the Fort Lupton Recreation Center, 203 S. Harrison Ave. Aside from food from area businesses, there will be raffles and door prizes. Cemetery walk The city of Fort Lupton’s historic preservation is looking for volunteers to help with a cemetery walk from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at Hillside Cemetery. Volunteers will re-enact historic figures from the town’s history, such as past city leaders, farmers, pioneers and soldiers. The event is part of this year’s Trapper Days and is on the list of stops for shuttle service. Contact Alyssa Knutson at 303.857.6694 oraknutson@fortluptonco.gov. Growing Grads kickoff The city of Brighton’s Growing Grads College and Career Readiness Kickoff returns in person at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, at The Armory Performing Arts Center. High- school juniors, seniors and parents are encouraged to attend and explore post-secondary options.

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“After hosting our last college fair remotely, we are so excited to bring back this one in-person,” said Tawnya Russell, manager of youth services in a statement.“This kickoff is a great way to help prepare students for that next step and we hope this in-person setting will help get questions answered and new opportunities discovered.” Colleges, trade schools and other programs that will be in attendance include Western Colorado University, Emily Griffith Technical College, Spartan College (aviation and technology), Front Range Community College, Universal Technical Institute and Independent Electrical Contractors - Rocky Mountain (IECRM) and more. The kickoff is free to attend. Register at brightonco.gov/growinggrads. COVID-19 guidelines at the time will apply. Visit brightonco.gov/growinggrads or email trussell@brightonco. gov. Call for Art in Park artists The city of Brighton’s sixth annual Art in the Park festival tuns from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at Carmichael Park, 650 Southern St. A city statement said this one-day festival will give attendees the opportunity to meet with local, regional, and international artists showcasing their work, enjoy live music, watch artist demonstrations and entertain children with interactive art activities. In addition, food will be available for purchase through food trucks in attendance. The festival is free. Outdoor COVID guidelines at the time will apply. Artists interested in showcasing their artwork at the festival should apply at brightonartinthepark.com. The deadline for booth applications is Wednesday, Sept. 1. Visit brightonartinthepark.com or contact David Gallegos, arts and culture coordinator, at 303-655-2176 or dgallegos@brightonco.gov. Fall clean-up day The city of Fort Lupton wants to have its annual clean-up day this year. But how that may take place is largely dependent on the spread of coronavirus. Public Works Director Roy Vestal outlined some of his concerns to council during an Aug. 10 town hall. His main issue is the timing of when to call it a one-day event and when to decide on a voucher program for some time in October. “If the running average is over 60 on Sept. 15, we will plan to have an October voucher issue instead of the one-day collection event on Sept. 25,” Vestal said by email. As of Aug. 11, the running average was 133.1 per 100,000 residents. The pick-up day for senior citizens and the disabled is Thursday, Sep. 23. City officials said that date won’t change. Call City Hall to schedule pickup at 303-857-6694. Visit https://www.fortluptonco. gov/454/Clean-Up-Days. 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, 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. Blessings in a Bag Fort Lupton’s Backpack Program helps school children in need with a backpack of healthy food. It’s an all-volunteer program and is in need of volunteers. If interested in volunteering or donating, call 303718-4440. Mail donations to Blessings in a Bag, 306 Park Ave., Fort Lupton 80621. Drop-in child care The Fort Lupton Recreation Center offers drop-in child care from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call 303-857-4200.

Committee openings Fort Lupton has openings for several of its citizen advisory committees. Visit https://www.fortluptonco. gov/966/I-Want-To-Apply-for-aCommittee. Boards/committees’ openings The city of Fort Lupton is looking for volunteers for its historic presesrvation board, the Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority, FLURA business representative (a five-year term), FLURA alternate member (term expires March 5, 2023) and library board trustee (term expires December 2024). Call Alyssa Knutson at 720-4666128. Chess tournament The Fort Lupton Public & School Library put together a chess tournament that’s idea for beginning players. Visit https://docs.google.com/ forms/d/1UFPA1ENiETkHnJjaHh_ E3hUAOEWSRKUXpU7utzYab-U/ viewform?fbclid=IwAR1M9cUK4b p7cJyH9phmivtIV6gmeXqd3kNra 5q_L113Py-IhRIHDjMHRd4&edit_ requested=true

Fort Lupton senior lunches Senior lunches are available at noon Mondays at the Fort Lupton Recreation Center, 203 S. Harrison AVe. Sign up by noon the previous Thursday. Call 303-857-4200, ext. 6166. Coffee group Fort Lupton’s weekly coffee group sessions are at 8 a.m. Wednesdays. Call 303-857-4200. Pen pals Fort Lupton’s senior pen pal program through Twombly Elementary School is looking for participants. Learn more at: https://www.fortluptonco.gov/950/Senior-Pen-PalProgram Craft classes Monthly craft classes through the Fort Lupton Recreation Center (203 S. Harrison Ave.) are available. Call 303-857-4200, ext. 6166 with questions. SEE BRIEFS, P13

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Here are the police reports for Aug. 07 to Aug. 25 to the Fort Lupton Police Department. Not every call made to the police is not listed on this report. Aug. 7 A 45-year-old man was issued a summons in the 1000 block of Weld County Road 8 for driving while license was under restraint, displaying fictitious plates, defective vehicle and improperly attached license plate. A woman, 49,of Denver, was arrested in the 500 block of Reynolds Street on an aggravated motor

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vehicle theft, DUI, driving while license was revoked as a habitual traffic offender and three warrants out of Adams and Gilpin counties. He was held on bond at the Weld County Jail. Police arrested a 34-year-old Fort Lupton man in the 1000 block of Lancaster Avenue for a protection order violation. He was held on bond at the Weld County Jail. Aug. 8 A 34-year-old Fort Lupton man was taken into custody in the 100 block of Denver Avenue on active warrants out of Westminster for failure to comply with court orders on drug charges and for a Weld County warrant for failure to appear on a traffic offense. He was held on bond at the Weld County Jail. Police arrested 29-year-old Wiggins man in the 400 block of Pacific Test kits can be requested online at www.drhomeair.com/weld, according to a statement. Call the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment at (970) 400-2226 or visit: www.weldgov.com/go/radon. Warm Line up and running Community Reach Center is offering a Warm Line (303-2806602) 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.

Avenue for third-degree assault. He was held on bond at the Weld County Jail. Aug. 11 A 36-year-old Mead woman was arrested for aggravated motor vehicle theft and use of fictitious plates in the 600 block of Platte Drive. She was held on bond at the Weld County Jail. A 54-year-old Fort Lupton woman reported the theft of her wallet in the 200 block of South Harrison Avenue. Case was under investigation. Aug. 12 A Fort Lupton woman reported a burglary from her garage in the 900 block of Broadway Avenue. Case was under investigation. A Fort Lupton man reported that his transportation plates were stolen in the 800 block of Fourth Street. A press statement said the line is not for crisis intervention. Those feeling unsafe or suicidal should call Colorado Crisis Services (1844-493-8255) 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

Case was under investigation. A Fort Lupton man was issued a summons for a careless driving accident at U.S. Highway 85 and Donna Street. Police arrested Pubelo man, 44, in the 12000 block of state Highway 52 on warrants out of Pueblo County for a probation violation on a dangerous drug charge and failure to appear on a driving while license was under restraint charge. He was held on bond at the Weld County Jail. A 25-year-old Brighton man was taken into custody in the 2900 block of Ninth Street on two warrants out of Weld County for failure to comply with conditions of probation on domestic violence related assault charge and failure to comply with condition of probation on contributing to the delinquency of a minor charge. He was held on bond at the Weld County Jail. a.m. to noon Tuesdays.

Here’s a list of locations where you can receive a test for COVID-19: Brighton Advanced Urgent Care, 2801 Purcell St. Call 303-659-9700 or visit https://advurgent.com/locations/brighton/ Brighton Salud, 1860 E. Egbert St. Testing is available on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Call 303-6972583 or 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/ covid-testing

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all combatant commands to narrow the gaps and seams our competitors are exploiting,” she said. Lt. Gen. Laura Richardson, who grew up in Northglenn and was an All America swimmer at Northglenn High School, poses for this 2017 portrait at the Pentagon. Richardson was just confirmed by the Senate for promotion to fourstar general and a top command position. (U.S. Army photo) In her current position in Texas, she has been instrumental in directing the military’s medical and vaccination support throughout the COVID-19 crisis and is well acquainted with the global impact of the pandemic on international politics in the region encompassed by the Southern Command. “We are all too familiar with the devastation caused by this deadly pandemic, and I empathize with those who have felt its horrific impacts,” she told the committee. “More than a humanitarian crisis, this devastation is changing the geopolitical landscape. Authoritarian regimes and transnational criminal organizations enabled by China and encouraged by Russia are attempting to consolidate power in the region, and free societies are being directly challenged.” When Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama, who coached football at Auburn University before entering politics, asked Richardson her top concern, she answered in his

August 25, 2021 language. “It’s a huge area, quite a lot of ground to cover,” Richardson said. “Just to use a sports analogy, you’ve gotta have your jersey on, gotta have your number and you gotta be on the field. And you can’t just be on the field once every couple of months engaging with countries. It’s gotta be consistent, it’s gotta be persistent, and constantly engaging with our partner nations.” Groomed for success Growing up, Laura Jane Strickland almost literally woke up each morning ready to take on the world in the Northglenn home where her parents surrounded her with motivation and provided her the tools to stretch her potential to its limit. A chin-up bar awaited at her bedroom door. The sign on the bathroom door read: “A winner never quits — a quitter never wins.” Her parents, Jan and Suzanne Strickland, sought to keep their four kids busy during the rebellious ‘60s and ‘70s with a structured environment and attention to both schoolwork and physical fitness. When they bought their home, they also purchased the adjacent lots intending to build rental properties. Instead, they wound up creating a self-contained training facility complete with a basketball court, tennis courts and rubberized running track. They also built an indoor lap pool. Jan Strickland, a family physician, also created workout regimens for the kids from an early

age. “My father, in terms of athletics and things like that, gave us different tools that you can put in your kit bag to make you better,” Richardson told The Denver Post in 2012, when she was promoted to brigadier general. “It’s a holistic approach, a mental approach. And my stress cap was very much higher than other folks.” At Northglenn High School, she earned All America status in swimming. She also found time to get her civilian pilot license by age 16. Her success in the ROTC program at MSU Denver pointed her toward a military career — a path that younger siblings Darwin and Janis also followed. Another sister, Elaine, became a nurse. In 2003, the three Strickland siblings, plus Jim Richardson, all found themselves deployed in Iraq at the same time — a nervous time for their parents, who also took on the responsibility of looking after the Richardsons’ then-teenage daughter, Lauren. Lauren followed her mother’s footsteps at Northglenn High. By that time, the Stricklands’ indoor pool had long since been given over to storage, but the motivational slogans remained on the walls: “Think like a champion. Work like a champion.” “I’m a firm believer that growing up in that household has been a tremendous help for my success in the Army, particularly being able to keep up with my male peers,” Richardson told the Post back in 2003. “If I hadn’t been lifting weights, I don’t think I’d be in as

good of condition as I could be.” Suzanne Strickland saw the leadership potential in her eldest daughter at an early age and wasn’t surprised when she won a spot in military flight school and then trained to fly Black Hawks. “She was a natural leader,” her mother said as Laura and the siblings prepared to head to the Middle East, “captain of the swim team, a take-charge person. Of the four children, she was the leader. Still is.” The official promotion and change of command remain several weeks away, and in the meantime, Richardson continues to focus on a busy time on behalf of the Northern Command at Fort ES Sam Houston. There, she’s work- c ing in support of the repatriation sc of Afghan special immigrant ap- L plicants, supporting the ongoing F battle against COVID-19 and also LP keeping an eye on the brewing tropical storms. “Until she’s promoted, and O even after that until she actuI ally assumes the command in a A change of command ceremony, F she’s still the commander here,” AR said U.S. Army North spokesman C Col. Martin O’Donnell. “So while 3O she’s looking ahead, her focus still C N remains here.” This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com. The Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.

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City and County ESTRAY: #1345 One Sorrel Stallion, Star, Strip, Snip, LH Sock, No Brand. Livestock must be claimed by legal owner within 10 days or will be sold by Colorado Brand Board. For information call 720-237-9698 or 303-869-9160. Legal Ad No.: FLP222383 First Publication: August 25, 2021 Last Publication: August 25, 2021 Published In: Fort Lupton Press

City of Ft. Lupton ORDINANCE NO. 2021-1123 INTRODUCED BY: TOMMY HOLTON A ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF FORT LUPTON ACCEPTING THE RICHARD ALLEN AND DEBORAH L. SMITH PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY DEDICATION FOR CR 24 LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH, RANGE 67 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council hereby accepts said Dedication, and orders that the Instrument of Dedication be recorded in the Recorder’s Office of the County of Weld, State of Colorado, and said described real estate is hereby declared open and dedicated pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-68-101, et seq. WHEREAS, Richard Allen and Deborah L. Smith, has this day filed with the City of Fort Lupton, Colorado (the “City”), its dedication of certain real estate, which Dedication is hereinabove set forth:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE RESIDENTS AND TAX PAYERS OF THE CITY OF FORT LUPTON THAT THE FORT LUPTON CITY COUNCIL/ UTILITY ENTERPRISE BOARD WILL CONSIDER INCLUSION OF THE CITY OF FORT LUPTON INTO THE METRO WASTEWATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT AT A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE CITY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 130 S. MCKINLEY AVENUE. THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY DECLARES THAT THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND GENERAL WELFARE REQUIRE THE INCLUSION OF FORT LUPTON WITHIN THE DISTRICT AND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DESIRES TO HAVE FORT LUPTON INCLUDED THEREIN UPON THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS PRESCRIBED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ANY INTERESTED CITIZEN MAY INSPECT THE ABOVE-MENTIONED TERMS AND CONDITIONS DURING NORMAL OFFICE HOURS. ANY CITIZEN MAY APPEAR AT THE PUBLIC HEARING AND WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON THE SAID INCLUSION IF THEY SO DESIRE. Legal Ad No.: FLP222378 Published in the Fort Lupton Press August 18, 2021, August 25, 2021 and September 1, 2021

Metropolitan Districts NOTICE OF VACANCY ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MOUNTAIN SKY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

INTRODUCED, READ, AND PASSED ON FIRST READING, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED this 17th day of August 2021.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 32-1-905, C.R.S. that one or more vacancies exists on the Board of Directors of the Mountain Sky Metropolitan District, County of Weld, State of Colorado. Qualified eligible electors of the Mountain Sky Metropolitan District who wish to be considered to fill a vacancy must file a letter of interest within ten days of the date of publication of this notice. A letter of interest may be filed on or before 5:00 p.m., September 4, 2021, with the Board of Directors of the Mountain Sky Metropolitan District, c/o Fritsche Law LLC, 3900 E. Mexico Avenue, #300, Suite 200, Denver, CO 80210 or electronically to joan@fritschelaw.com.

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AND WHEREAS, the City finds that said Dedication is desirable and necessary; THIS RIGHT OF WAY IS CREATED AND GRANTED THIS 17th DAY OF AUGUST 2021.

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Attorneys for the District Legal Ad No.: FLP222382 Published in: Fort Lupton Press Published on: August 25, 2021 NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTION AND CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS COTTONWOOD HOLLOW COMMERCIAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 1-13.5513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on August 2, 2021, there were not more candidates than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates, for each of the Cottonwood Hollow Commercial Metropolitan District (the “District”). Therefore, the elections for the District to be held on October

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PUBLIC NOTICE Coors Energy Company, with a business address P.O. Box 4030, Golden Colorado 80402, has applied to the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining & Safety for a renewal of its Permit for continued reclamation operations at the Keenesburg Mine. Coors Energy Company owns and is reclaiming the Keenesburg Mine under the current DRMS Permit No. C-1981-028.

Douglas S. Hatfield Until May 2023 Timothy O’Connor Until May 2023 The following offices remain vacant: Vacant Until May 2022 Vacant Until May 2022 /s/ Ashley B. Frisbie Designated Election Official Contact Person for District: Clint C. Waldron, Esq. WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122 (303) 858-1800 Legal Ad No.: FLP222380 PUBLISHED IN: Fort Lupton Press PUBLISHED ON: August 25, 2021 NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTION AND CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS COTTONWOOD HOLLOW RESIDENTIAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 1-13.5513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on August 2, 2021, there were not more candidates than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates, for each of the Cottonwood Hollow Residential Metropolitan District (the “District”). Therefore, the elections for the District to be held on October 5, 2021 are hereby cancelled. The following candidates are declared elected by acclamation: Dustin Anderson Until May 2023

The Keenesburg Mine is located 7 miles north of Keenesburg, and is accessed by Weld County Road 59. The USGS 7.5 minute quadrangle maps, “Klug Ranch” and “Tampa” contain the entire operation and a private access road. The current permitted area is portions of Sections 25 and 36, T3N-R64W, 6th Principal Meridian, Weld County, Colorado. Copies of the application may be viewed at the Town Hall, 91 Broadway, Keenesburg, Colorado, and at the Division of Reclamation, Mining & Safety offices, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203. Telephone 303 866-3567. Anyone with an interest may submit written comments, objections, or a request for an informal conference within 30 days. All comments, objections, and requests must be submitted in writing to the Division of Reclamation, Mining & Safety, at the above address. Legal Ad No.: FLP222360 Published in the Ft. Lupton Press First Publication: July 28, 2021 Last Publication: August 25, 2021 District Court Weld County, Colorado Court Address: 901 9th Ave., P.O. Box 2038 Greeley, CO 80631 Case Number: 2021CV30046

The following offices remain vacant:

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Vacant Until May 2022 Vacant Until May 2022 /s/ Ashley B. Frisbie Designated Election Official

Dated: July 7, 2021 BY THE COURT: /s/ Shannon Lyons Judge Legal Ad No.: FLP222352 First Publication: July 21, 2021 Last Publication: August 25, 2021 Published In: Fort Lupton Press

Notice to Creditors NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ted Bucher a/k/a Ted J. Bucher a/k/a Shorty Bucher, Deceased

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 December 18, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Patricia Bucher Name of Person Giving Notice 7346 Harold Street Fort Lupton, CO 80621

Plaintiff: U.S. Bank National Association v. Defendants: Serafin Castro

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

Timothy O’Connor Until May 2023

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT a copy of this Order together with a copy of the Verified Complaint shall be served personally upon Defendant(s).

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Douglas S. Hatfield Until May 2023

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.

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.

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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). 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.

Public Notice is given on August 13, 2021 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Weld County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of William Thomas Hickey be changed to Billy Thomas Dingle By: /s/ Rachael Erickson Clerk of the Court

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