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Brighton AA chapter offering 24 hours of counseling, fellowship for Thanksgiving BY SCOTT TAYLOR STAYLOR@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The Thanksgiving holiday, for all of its familial tradition, can be a stressful day for anyone. But it can be a make-or-break day for someone recovering from addiction. “When I got divorced, I was all by myself,” said Wade M., of the Brighton Chapter 1 of Alcoholics Anonymous. “Alcoholics run everyone off. We’re embarrassed. You feel shame and guilt. The people you love don’t Hundreds of Battalion Chief Mark Smith’s peers came to honor the fallen first responder who died in the line of duty. See want you to be like this, but you PHOTO BY BELEN WARD more on page 5. keep hurting them. You know you’re hurting them but you can’t quit. So, most people can’t wait for Thanksgiving, the family and kids and the ‘I couldn’t find a meeting that was house and everything. For me, I just open. I just couldn’t find one.’ Well, moved from apartment to apartwe’re open from Wednesday night ment.” prior to Thanksgiving and it’ll end at midnight on Thanksgiving. You’ll In recovery for 8 1/2 years, Wade be able to find a meeting.” M. — he asked us to use the group’s Wade said they’ll plan to have “first name, first initial of the last meetings every hour, as well as a name” identification convention for potluck supper, games to play and this story — said he spent most preopportunities to just sit and talk. sober holidays alone in a series of one-room apartments and hotels. Tradition “Who do you end up with? People The chapter has been the same just like you, addicts and alcohollocation for 45 years, Wade said, ics,” Wade said. “And everyone is at 147 S. 2nd Place in downtown feeling sorry for themselves, but Brighton. The chapter’s website, they say ‘Hey, I have a bottle.’ And www.brighton1aa.org, has become that’s what you do.” increasingly more important since The Brighton chapter will be open COVID. Members added a camera throughout Thanksgiving, conand screen to the meeting space durtinuously Nov. 24 and Nov. 25, with ing the COVID lockdowns, allowing hourly meetings and fellowship, offering an alternative to that bottle. them to continue to offer meetings via the Zoom networking platform. It’s called an Alcathon, and Wade They host regular meetings at noon said he’s seen it done in other cities. Mondays through Saturdays and This is the first year that Brighton Every year before Thanksgiving, First United Methodist Church in Fort Lupton and the Fort Lupton Food and Clothing Bank provide community 7:30 p.m. every day, with special 6 has hosted one. 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, p.m. meetings Mondays and Thurs“The deal is that people need to days and at 10 See a.m.more Sundays. A member of Brighton’s AA chapter holds the mug members get after a year of sobrihave a place to come, athat safehelps placewith the another organization food drive. on Page 2. to come and a place with meetety. The chapter will stay open 24-hour during Thanksgiving, offering meeting and ings,” Wade said. “The excuse is, SEE BRIGHTON AA, P4 PHOTO BY SCOTT TAYLOR fellowship.
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Jacquelyn “Jackie” Mae Detwiler March 15, 1956 - October 23, 2021
Jacquelyn “Jackie” Mae Detwiler of Fort Lupton passed away peacefully at her son’s home October 23rd. Jackie was born in Denver on March 15, 1956, to John and Shirley Heartso. She married and was blessed with three children: Nathan, Kourtney and Taryn. Jackie’s hobbies included fast cars, camping, fishing, boating and golfing. She excelled at it all! Jackie worked at Purifoy Chevrolet in Fort Lupton for 36 years. Her greatest passion in life was her
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Mitchell Seader
March 1, 2006 - November 9, 2021
Mitchell was born in 2006 and adopted by Rachel. He was well known for his tender heart and deep love for his family, as well as being a remarkably big cat who would happily fill your arms or lap for hours. He was a connoisseur of treats feline and human. He is painfully missed by his mom KALLSEN
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November 4, 1956 - November 11, 2021
She is survived by her brother, Nick Kallsen; sister, Bonnie Arnold (Dale); nieces/nephews, Tonya Griess (Gordon), Troy Arnold (Tammy), Kyle Arnold (Joanna), Amy McIntyre (Jason), Terry Kallsen (Janette); great nieces/nephews, Shilah, Kacie (Beau), Wyatt, Caylin, Blaine, Dustin, Grace, LarriLou has held several jobs in her lifetime Bristol, Remington; great-great niece, Penny; but the one that stands out the most is her job great-great nephew, Henry; friend, Mark with The Colorado Thoroughbred Breeders Alpers, and his daughter Lindsey Alpers; and Association. She was the Executive Director granddaughters, Jessica, Hailey, Makayla and and Secretary for CTBA the past 23 years and Amanda Alpers. considered the horseman part of her extended She is preceded in death by her parents, family. She always went above and beyond for Clyde and Pearlie Kallsen; son, Joey Kallsen; her job and did so with a smile on her face. brother, Terry Kallsen; sister in-law, Gloria Wherever she went, she knew no strangers Kallsen; great nephew, Garret Arnold; along and made a lasting impression on everyone with many other family members. who met her. Recitation of the Rosary was Friday, One of Larrilou’s proudest moments in her November 19, 2021, at 10:30 AM, followed life was becoming the mother to her son, Joey. by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM, It was just the two of them until he passed all at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin away in March of 1999. When Joey was Mary Catholic Church, in Welby, Colorado. growing up, she made sure that everything Interment followed at Elmwood Cemetery, in they did was always an adventure and fun. Brighton, Colorado. Apart from becoming a mom, she took her Memorials may be made in LarriLou’s role as Grammy and Aunt very seriously. All her nieces (Great), nephews (Great), and now name to the Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation, 13123 E. 16th Ave., Box 045, great-great, can agree that being with Aunt Aurora, Colorado 80045; online, www. LouLou or Grammy, would involve lots of supportchildrenscolorado.org/. smiles and laughter. She was the happiest Tabor Funeral Home, Brighton, Colorado anytime her granddaughters, family, or handled arrangements. Disney was involved. LarriLou was born in Denver, Colorado, on November 4, 1956, to Clyde and Pearlie Kallsen. She was the youngest of four siblings. LarriLou grew up and lived her life in Brighton, Colorado. She attended Brighton High School and was part of the class of 1975.
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Council Oks pump station repairs BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Fort Lupton City Council approved more than $30,000 worth of repairs to two of its wastewater pump stations during a regular meeting Nov. 16. Wastewater treatment plant manager John Mays told council the north station pumps, which dates back to the mid-1990s, sustained serious propeller and casing damage. The estimated cost of repairs was $23,500. “The manufacturer no longer services those parts,” Mays said. “It’s a ‘90s-era efficiency motor. We will get a higher efficiency motor that uses less electricity. If we changed our infrastructure, it would be expensive. It would be a mess.” Delivery of the new parts could take between 12 and 16 weeks. “Looks to me like we’ve gotta do it,” Mayor Zo Stieber said. The repair on the south station pump, which first went into service
five years ago, failed in August. “There’s a cavity in there that’s supposed to have oil in it. It’s not supposed to have water,” Mays said. “It tells us the seals have failed. We could do a complete rebuild, but we have a high-efficiency motor already. It didn’t make sense to replace it when we can repair it.” Delivery of the needed parts could take between 10 and 12 weeks. Estimated cost of the work was about $10,000, including potential issues that may come up during the process. The votes were unanimous. More money matters Council also approved a 0.5 of a 1 percent increase to the pension plans for Fort Lupton police officers. The amount is 10.2 percent, effective Jan. 1. “We’re looking to offer a competitive package to attract and retain officers,” said human resources Director Laura Howe. The vote was unanimous.
Council approves plat for first phase of Murata Farms BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Fort Lupton City Council gave its OK for a final plat and planned development plan for the Murata Farms development near state highway 52 and College Avenue, just south of Coyote Creek Golf Course. Jehome for Coronado West and owner M-J Perri Co. wanted to build 180, single-family detached residential lots on a bit less than 73 acres of land. At present, the land is vacant with some oil-and-gas facilities. Staff notes said two well sites are on the property. One of those wells has been plugged, and developers plan to build a pocket park on that site. Access is off South College Avenue (Weld County Road 29 ½) from SH 52. The developer also plans to build out South Gerry Avenue (Weld County Road 29) so it can connect with a road under construction through Mountain Sky Subdivision. It’s also going to tie in with Coyote Creek Drive to the north and to Silverado Lane in Appel Farms. The applicant’s representative, Eric
Eckberg, told council sidewalks will be available where off-street trails are not. Connector trails will be placed along SH 52 and South College Avenue to connect to the Fulton Ditch Trail and the Fort Lupton Trail west of the neighborhood. There was no public comment or council discussion. Council’s vote was unanimous. Four other developments of both commercial and residential units are on the drawing board. Council approved the annexation in 2002. Field of Honor Mayor Zo Stieber praised the Field of Honor program, the city’s celebration of military heroes and first responders, which took place at Pearson Park the week of Veterans Day. “We had people in Pearson park. They were wandering among the flags,” she said. “We had 430 people at the ceremony. It was well-received. We had truckers driving by, honking their horns, waving. It was an extremely moving experience. “I hope we continue doing this for many years.”
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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver’s 2021 Together 4 Colorado Toy Drive has a goal to collect 10,000 toys and gifts for the youths served at Colorado’s Front Range Boys & Girls Clubs. This year’s Together 4 Colorado Toy Drive began Nov. 26 and will run through Dec. 24. Donated gifts will be distributed at Boys & Girls Clubs’ holiday celebrations beginning in mid-December. Additional donations will be used as prizes and incentives throughout the year at all of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver locations. Donations should be new and
unwrapped and can include toys, games, art kits, sporting equipment, electronics, bikes, helmets, make-up, hats, scarves and other personal accessories. Gift cards and cash are also accepted. King Soopers is partnering with CBS4-KCNC-TV and 97.3 KBCO for the drive, so donations can be dropped off at all of King Soopers’ Front Range locations. The University of Denver Division of Athletics and Recreation will also be collecting toys at all home athletic games through Dec. 9. Donations can also be made online at www.cbsdenver.com. To learn more about the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, visit www.GreatFuturesDenver.org or call 303-892-9200.
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Two members of the Weld Re-8 School District board of education don’t want critical race theory to be a part of the district curriculum. Cody LeBlanc and Jaime Sierra plan to introduce a resolution to this effect at the Dec. 9 combined workshop/regular business meeting of the school board. The resolution says critical race theory “is an ideology based on false assumptions about the United States” and its population, that it’s “divisive” and that it assigns moral fault to individuals solely on the basis of an individual’s race” which, says the resolution, “therefore is itself a racist theology.” If adopted, the final copy of the resolution would prevent concepts such as “Racism is ordinary, the usual way society does business,” and “An individual, by virtue of his or her race or sex, is inherently racist and/or sexist, whether consciously or unconsciously” from
becoming part of the curriculum. Re-8 Superintendent Alan Kaylor said critical race theory education is not part of Colorado education standards. LeBlanc concurred. “Currently, CRT is not included in any curriculum the district utilizes,” he said. “This measure is to prevent any new curriculum or current educational practices that may relate to CRT.” According to edweek.org, CRT’s concepts have been in place for almost 40 years. The website cited an example from the 1930s, when officials in government drew lines around areas considered poor financial risks, often because of the racial composition. Blacks weren’t able to take out mortgages from banks in those areas, the website said. Republican Glenn Younkin, who won the governor’s race in Virginia this month, based part of his campaign on education offerings in the state’s schools, namely the teaching of critical race theory. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis banned its teaching in June.
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“What happens over the holidays, people relapse,” Wade said. “They’re by themselves or they’re lonely. But these Alcothons, we have a meeting every hour on the hour. And we’ll take it a step further. If they need a meeting, we’ll have a meeting. There will be food, and we’ll have music if they want to listen to music and play games if that’s what they want. Whoever comes, we want to give them a place.” He doesn’t expect people will stay there the whole time. “Then there’s the situation where you’re at your brother’s house and everyone is drinking,” he said. “If your sobriety is strong, it may not matter. But if your sobriety is weak, it really matters. This gives you an opportunity to break away for a little while and just get some peace.” Thanksgiving has always been a tradition at the Brighton branch, he said. “We’ve always had the Thanksgiving potluck up here,” Wade said. “Last year was the first time ever we missed it. We’ve had a Thanksgiving meeting with people bringing in food and sides and, as soon as the meeting is over, it’s game on. It’s food to no end.” He doesn’t expect that to change, although the holiday will be a bit more formal. At least two members of the chapter, a man and a woman, will be on hand at all times. “In AA, men work with men and women work with women,” Wade said. “So if a woman hears about this and comes in, she can feel comfortable because there will be at least one other woman there.” They’ll be prepared the listen, to advise and to counsel — if that’s what’s needed. The chapter’s Thanksgiving meal will be served right after the noon meeting, he said.
A sign offering directions to Brighton’s AA chapter meeting space. PHOTO BY SCOTT TAYLOR
BRIGHTON AA THANKSGIVING ALCATHON 11 p.m. Nov. 24 through midnight Nov. 25 143 E. 2nd Place, Brighton 303 659-9953 for more information. AA Denver Area Central Committee: 303 322-5636 AA Metro Denver 24-hour hotline: 303 322-4440 “This place will be packed,” he said. “Not only will there be members, there will be their kids and family. And anyone who comes, there will be food for them.” If it’s a success, they plan to have more Alcathon’s over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. “If you come to a meeting, it’s the people in the room and how welcoming they are that’s going to get you to come back,” he said. “You have to start a new way of life and they can tell you how they did it, it’s better if you feel welcome.”
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Community honors Platte Valley paramedic
Ambulances from several cities and towns flash their lights down Prairie Center Parkway following Smith’s famPHOTOS BY BELEN WARD ily. STAFF REPORT
Family, friends and other first responders honored Platte Valley Ambulance Batallion Chief Smith Nov. 17. Smith was honored with a procession that started at Orchard Church in Brighton. Smith was a veteran medic with Platte Valley Medical Center and died on Nov. 7 from complications of COVID-19. He Smith was first responder for over 30-years and his death is being considered as in a line of duty, according Platte Valley Medical Center Facebook post. He’d been a first responder for 30 years, dating back to his time with Reed Ambulance, Rural Metro
The entrance of Platte Valley Medical Center was set up to honor Smith’s family as they arrived.
Ambulance and as a dispatcher for Adams County Communications. “Mark will be missed by all including his co-responders from surrounding fire, EMS and police agencies,” PVMC’s post read. “Being a part of the Platte family for as
long as he has been, he has made countless friends and has touched many, many lives. His entire Platte family are grieving his loss, a loss that will be felt for a long time. “Please keep the Smith family in your thoughts and prayers as the
times ahead will no doubt be difficult to navigate,” the post added. “Hold tightly to one another and, as Mark would say, ‘Be more gooder.’”
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ach day brings us an opportunity to look upon the world in awe and wonder. Depending on where we live, travel to, or vacation, we have opportunities WINNING to see and experience some amazing WORDS sights. Mountaintops are once again covered in snow against a bright blue sky. The fall foliage seems to have come alive this year with greater vibrance and the Michael Norton flowing of a river or creek carrying the fallen crimson, orange and yellow leaves. The magnificence of a sunrise as it enters the sky and fills our day with hope. The calming sunset that reflects all the events and beauty of our day. A Caribbean Sea caressed by the breeze singing a song through the palm trees. A rolling ocean as the waves crash upon the sandy beach and rocky shore. Even if we do not get to experience these beautiful sights and
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sounds firsthand every day, with social media, we still have the chance to appreciate them through the posted photos and videos online. Or when friends or family share with us a picture of their surroundings or “current situation.” And when they do, it lifts our spirit and feeds our attitude of gratitude. Some of us may not get to see nature’s wonders and God’s paintbrush as often as others, but we all get to experience something even more beautiful, more awesome and more tremendously amazing, we get to see one another. And even more than the beauty that surrounds and inspires us, there are everyday people of all ages who bring us to tears of joy as we watch and listen to all they contribute to this world. It is even more special when they do not even know that we are paying attention to them. These folks fill our spirit, pouring into our own attitude of gratitude. The smile and laughter of a young boy playing with his puppy. The look of awe and wonder on a young girl as she watches a ballerina perform live on stage. The belly laughs of a grandfather as he tells his favorite
stories from yesterday. The scent of mom’s holiday cooking filling the apartment and home with the love. God’s greatest creation, His most beautiful works, can be seen by simply looking at those around us in any given moment. And then there are the people who really inspire us, the givers, doers, and those who humble us with their servant’s heart. One of the greatest joys this world can offer us is the opportunity to serve others. All too often we look to be served, and if the service isn’t up to our standards, takes too long, or perhaps doesn’t happen at all, we get upset. We are put out. And then, as if perfectly timed, we are humbled as we watch as someone else serves a homeless person, volunteers at a shelter, donates their time and money, and smiles lovingly through it all. That is awe and wonder, and that refills our attitude of gratitude. Sometimes we are simply watching passively at the beauty that surrounds us. And other times we are an active participant in this life, engaged in the creation and in the doing, living in the experiences and
sharing each moment. We appreciate every sight, sound smell, smile, gift, breath, hug, call, text, card, message, and words of hope and encouragement that fill the atmosphere all around us. Our attitude of gratitude is so strong we want to share it with everyone. Here, during this week of Thanksgiving, let’s remember that during the chaos and confusion, disruption and doubts, that there is still so very much to be grateful for. The joys found in the littlest and simplest things. The awe and wonder found on the faces of children of all ages. God’s paintbrush that colors the sky, the mountains, the oceans and the desert. What fills your attitude of gratitude this week? I would love to hear your story at mnorton@tramazing. com, and when we recognize and appreciate the beautiful blessings that surround us, it really will be a better than good year. Michael Norton is the grateful CEO of Tramazing.com, a personal and professional coach, and a consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator to businesses of all sizes.
Finding gratitude, even in these times
ot sure about you, but it doesn’t really feel like Thanksgiving time to me right now. It’s usually my favorite holiday — GUEST full of gratitude, lots of comfort COLUMN food, and beloved family rituals. But this year is different, and I need to pick my chin up off the floor and muster up the will to find the blessings around me. Yes, I say “the Linda Newell will” because I’m fully aware that I am in choice of how I respond to what’s going on in the world, my family relationships, and especially, within myself. I see harm and trauma all around this planet on many levels, and that’s only the harm I can see, not to mention what I can’t. In our own Colorado community,
we can all see the rising human and economic costs of COVID-19 raging in our state right now, leaving many Coloradans with long-haulers’ health issues, losing loved ones, or losing their lives themselves. And now in my own family, it’s one of the most complicated times we’ve ever experienced with both celebrations and conflicts abounding. I’m usually a cheerleader for the holidays and full of appreciation even amidst the endless commercialism or false narratives about the original Thanksgiving or Christmas. But now? Ugh. It’s hard to even think about getting a turkey or making my favorite pumpkin pie. So, as these uncharacteristically depressing thoughts have crept in (and stayed), I’ve stopped. I mean, I have literally stopped today. I’ve had to stop everything I’m doing just for this afternoon; canceled my Zoom calls, put a hold on my work tasks, and phone calls. I realized I needed
to re-engage with myself inwardly, reflecting and listening to that still, small voice within for some guidance. Here’s what I got. It’s a blustery day with wind whipping through the trees and around my house. Even my cat couldn’t stay outside for more than a few minutes. But I’m safe with a roof over my head, food in the fridge, and enough money in my bank account to pay the bills this month. I’ve got family and friends who love me and who would show up for me in a heartbeat if I needed them. And above all, I’m alive!! Yes, there’s conflict, illness and death spinning around me, but I’m alive. All of that is just stuff and actually, a part of life, right? I’m so darn lucky that I’m not in harm’s way. Sure, I have my own health and money issues sometimes, but I’m alive enough to feel the wind and sun on my face and my stomach full after eating my lunch. How can I be
anything else but grateful? I’m not saying I should pretend that everything is perfect and rosy. We all need to acknowledge our emotions no matter what they feel like. And sometimes, we just need to sit in the mess. But maybe those of us who are lucky enough to have homes, food, and community need to get a grip and get on the gratitude train so that we can get out of our collective funk and help others who are less fortunate. As for me, I’m sitting in the mess (for a bit) and then finding that train. Happy Thanksgiving, friends.
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Weld veterans had a big year
November 24, 2021
Over 17,000 veterans received help in 2020 BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Wendy Nally said her job, helping Weld County veterans and their families find help, makes her happy. “I feel wonderful and so grateful to be able to help our Weld County Veterans acquire those VA Benefits that they are truly entitled to. I also enjoy assisting spouses of deceased veterans to apply for those VA Pension Benefits they may be eligible for as well. It is an amazing feeling to assist a veteran or spouse in being awarded benefits that will make their lives much easier, “ said Nally. More than 17,000 veterans have been helped in 2020 by Nally and Nickie Phillips, two veteran services officers with Weld County Department of Veteran Services. While the 2021 figures are not available yet, in 2020 Weld County veterans received about $156 million in funding from the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) and an increase of $18 million from 2019, according to the National Center of Veteran Analysis and Statistics. The Veteran Services department received over 4,636 phone calls, and about 1,085 veterans visited in person this year so far, according to Veterans Services. Even though the VA makes all the final decisions with benefits Nally and Phillips reduce the stress and frustration for families and veterans who need help navigating its com-
Weld County Department of Veteran Services has helped over 5,000 veterans in 2020.
plex systems. In the Veteran Service department, Nally and Phillips’s job are to help veterans with the application process of VA health benefits, education, disability care, and benefits as well as helping the families with benefits, burial assistance such as location, headstones, and makers. Also, they follow up with the claims to keep families informed of its status. Nally served as a non-commission sergeant in the U.S. Air Force from 1986 to 1990. She was stationed at Kaden Airforce Base in Okinawa Japan then transferred to FE Warren AFB in Cheyenne, Wyoming working in personnel that was the single
Classification and Retraining office in Wyoming. She joined the military because her cousin was a Seabee in the Navy and at the time Nally was not interested in college so she signed up for the Air Force Academy. “The Air Force was amazing for me. I was able to travel and see other countries, including South Korea as well as Okinawa. I grew up a lot during those four years and rather wished I would have stayed in,” said Nally. Nally lived in Georgia for 23-years, and after the military, she moved back to Colorado and worked as a temporary Weld County flagger. “I had a hard time finding a job, so
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I took the temporary flagging position, hoping something else would come along. I saw the job offer for the Veteran Services Office, and I applied, not having a clue what this office was all about,” said Nally. Nally was hired within seven months and found her purpose to help her fellow veterans. “I thoroughly enjoy my job and helping Veterans, who just like myself, may not know what benefits they are eligible for. I love being able to assist the Veteran through the process as going it alone can be a challenge,” Nally said. For more about Veterans Services, click “Veterans Services” under “Government” at www.weldgov.com.
Weld champions opportunities to learn a new career Hand-on training and get paid BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Job shortages might be the perfect time to help out local businesses while training the next generation of workers, according to Weld County human services commissioners. “Now more than ever, we must
address the needs of our employers and continue to have a thriving local economy,” said Perry Buck, Commissioner Coordinator for the Department of Human Services. “We recognize employers face unique challenges, and it’s our goal to support employers collectively by reducing their burden to the best of our abilities.” The Board of Commissioners named the week of November 15- 21 as National Apprenticeship Week. It’s a nationwide collaboration of
business leaders, labor, education to support apprenticeship and sponsor the program. It also gives the community opportunities to learn about the business, its facilities, and apprenticeship programs. With the pandemic, employers have been experiencing job shortages that also impact business operations. Apprenticeship is an opportunity for the employer to train a new workforce as well as the potential employee earning to learn with hands-on training, classroom instruction, receive a national credential, and a higher chance of getting hired. “Employment Services of Weld County is committed to advancing registered apprenticeships by
collaborating with businesses and educators to develop specific training instruction and on-the-job training opportunities,” said Tami Grant, Deputy Director of the Weld County Department of Human Services. The apprenticeship program offers 12 registered career programs such as linemen, patrol office, manufacturing technicians. Over 149 people completed the apprenticeship programs last year and were hired, according to officials. For more information about the apprenticeship program call (970) 400-6375 or email akloehn@weldgov. com to discuss how apprenticeships can benefit you. Learn more about ESWC and view upcoming events at www.eswc.org.
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STARTING THE SEASON A listing of holiday events and celebrations STAFF REPORT
Friday, Dec. 3 Thornton Santa Calling registration deadline: Dec. 3 is the last day to sign up their youngsters to have the Santa Claus call between 6 and 8 p.m. Dec. 14 through 16, specifying a date and rough time for the call and providing some information about their child — name, age, address, brothers and sisters, favorite things, pet names, what they want for Christmas and how they’ve been behaving. One of Thornton’s volunteer elves will call, putting Santa — or one of his helpers — on the line when they’re ready. Noel Northglenn 2021: It’s Northglenn’s traditional holiday celebration in a brand new space! The City of Northglenn kicks off the holiday celebration at the Parsons entrance of the new Northglenn Recreation Center at 1 E. Memorial Parkway., from 5 to 8 p.m. Kids can visit Santa and have their picture taken or enjoy some holiday songs with Mrs. Claus and her elves. There will be free pizza and treats like cookies and hot chocolate, free books (while supplies last), carriage rides. The band Animal Farm will be performing indoors at the Parson’s Theater, with 30-minute shows at the quarter past the hour. Elves will be on hand leading holiday hula hooping and there will be other surprises. Saturday, Dec. 4 Olde Fashioned Christmas: Northglenn’s Stonehocker Farmhouse, 10950 Fox Run Parkway, will host the annual celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Enjoy holiday music from local performers, baked goods, crafts, gifts and stockingstuffers and photos with Santa Claus. Fort Lupton Winterfest and Holiday Craft Bazaar: Fort Lupton opens the holidays with a series of free events. Start at the library and end up at the Recreation Center. Santa Claus will be on hand from 10 a.m. to noon for Cookies and Cocoa with Santa at the Fort Lupton Public School and Library, 425 S. Denver Ave. The celebration moves to the Recreation Center, at 203 S. Harrison Ave. for a holiday bazaar from noon to 5 p.m. There will be a chili dinner fundraiser from 4-7 p.m., carriage rides, a performance by the Legacy School of Dance and the community Christmas tree lighting at 5:30 p.m. Brighton Winter Festival: Activities will be 2-4:30 p.m. clustered around Main Street Creatives, 36 S. Main St., featuring a Teddy Bear and Friends Tree and Santa Comes to Town, face painting and plenty of food trucks. The celebration moves to Founder’s Plaza at 5 p.m. with a performance by acapella group FACE, followed by the Christmas tree lighting. Westminster Holiday Lights: The city of Westminster kicks off the countdown to Christmas at 5:30 p.m. with the annual Holiday Light-
ing Ceremony at City Hall, 4800 W. 92nd Ave. in Westminster come see the magical wonderland of lights, complete with holiday music, hot chocolate, cookies and visit from Santa Claus. There will be a fullsized sleigh and miniature train for photos, a bonfire and a hayride to complete the event. Free of charge, sponsored by St. Anthony North Health Campus. Sunday, Dec. 5 Hanukka Eighth night: Come see the first eight lights of the Westminster grand menorah lit between 4-6 p.m. at the Orchard Town Center Square, 14697 Delaware St. Westminster -- next to the Rock Bottom Restaurant and the AMC Theaters. The event features Hanukka music and sing-alongs, doughnuts, hot latkes and cocoa, and prizes. Friday, Dec. 10 Thornton Winterfest: Come celebrate the season with the city’s annual holiday celebration through Dec. 11 at the Carpenter Park Fields, 108th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. The festival opens at 6:30 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m. Saturday and runs until 9 p.m. nightly. The festival features Santa’s Village, with ice skating, ice carving, food vendors, a tree decorating contest, a beer garden and visits from Santa Claus himself. Saturday events include a breakfast with Santa at 7:30 a.m., a 10 a.m. Ugly Sweater Fun Run 5k, a holiday marketplace and an 8:30 p.m. fireworks display. Fort Lupton Parade of Lights: The city hosts its holiday parade of bright lights and cheer beginning at 6 p.m. at 605 4th St. – the Bank of Colorado Operations Center. A tree lighting ceremony is set for 6:45 p.m. Santa sticks around for photos from 7-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11 Brighton Parade of Lights: More than 75 colorful and creatively decorated floats will be featured in the city’s 26th annual holiday parade. The parade steps off at 5 p.m. heading south on North Main St., turns east onto Bridge St. to 10th Ave. and then to Southern Ave. before turning east to return to City Hall. Sunday, Dec. 12 “Old Time Radio” Christmas Plays: Two Old Time Radio Christmas plays will be performed live by the Advent Radio Players at 1 p.m. at Advent Lutheran Church in Westminster, 7979 Meade St. in Westminster. The Advent Radio Players have recreated old-time radio shows for the past nine years, using original scripts, several microphones and sound effects from the original programs just as they were heard on the radio. Each play is performed like a live radio show including lighted applause and on the air signs. This year’s performances are a Fibber McGee and Molly Comedy, “Fibber Paints a Christmas Tree White” will be followed by a Dragnet Drama “The Big Little Jesus”. These will be presented using the original scripts and sounds just as they were presented on the air in
A decorated concrete truck was one of the featured floats at Brighton’s Parade of FILE PHOTOS Lights in 2019.
1945 and 1953. Donations are appreciated. You can also watch the plays live at https://www.facebook.com/ adventwestminsterco, the church’s Facebook page. Saturday, Dec. 18 Thornton Chorus Winter Concert: Thornton’s Community Chorus presents their annual holiday concert “Christmas Through the Ages”, featuring all varieties of holiday music, from 7-9 p.m. at the Village Church, 4550 2128th Ave., in Thornton. Contact Britney Farr at 661 212-3261 or email thorntonchorus@gmail.com for more information. This year’s concert will also be live-streamed on the group’s Youtube page, https://www.youtube. com/user/thorntonCchorus.
Thornton Mayor Jan Kulmann and Santa Claus hit the switch lighting Thornton’s Christmas tree during the city’s WinterFest 2019. This year, the celebration will be on Dec. 10.
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The final map of new state Senate districts in the Denver metro area. MAP BY COLORADO INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSIONS
The final map of new state House of Representatives districts in the Denver metro MAP BY COLORADO INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSIONS area.
Colorado legislative maps get final approval Maps appear to favor continued Democratic majority BY THY VO THE COLORADO SUN
The Colorado Supreme Court has unanimously approved new state Senate and House maps, the final hurdle the redistricting plans needed to clear before being adopted ahead of the 2022 election. The Independent Legislative Redistricting Commission followed
the Colorado Constitution’s requirements for redistricting and didn’t abuse its authority in deciding how to apply them, Justice Richard L. Gabriel wrote in the Nov. 15 ruling. “Under our constitution, our review is a limited one,” Gabriel said. “It is not our task to determine whether other plans could have been adopted.” Approval by the state Supreme Court is the last step in this year’s once-a-decade congressional and legislative redistricting process, which was overseen for the first time by independent commissions created through the 2018 passage of Amendments Y and Z. The court separately approved the new
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U.S. House map Nov. 1. The court’s approval of the state Senate and House maps allows the Colorado Secretary of State’s office and county clerks to redraw precinct lines to fit the new maps. It also provides clarity for incumbent lawmakers and prospective candidates who have been waiting for approval to make decisions about the 2022 election. The maps, which were approved by the Independent Legislative Redistricting Commission last month, appear to favor Democrats’ maintaining their majority in the General Assembly. Democrats now hold a 20-15 majority in the state Senate. They hold a 41-24 advantage in the House. Nine seats in the Senate, where Republicans have their greatest chance of a majority, would be considered competitive. The legislative maps, which take effect for the 2022 general election, received fewer legal objections than the U.S. House map approved by the Independent Congressional Redistricting Commission. A few parties made arguments that the legislative maps improperly split up cities like Lakewood and Greeley, and didn’t create enough competitive districts. In its Nov. 15 opinion as well as in an earlier ruling on the congressional map, the Supreme Court acknowledged that, under Amendments Y and Z, its review of the maps was limited to whether the commission applied the correct legal standards and had reasonable
evidence to support its decisions. For example, a Democratic group, Fair Lines Colorado, and Latino advocacy group, the Colorado Latino Leadership, Advocacy and Research Organization, argued the legislative commission approved a state Senate map splitting the city of Lakewood but lacked documented evidence to back that decision. Evidence supporting the splitting of Lakewood into two Senate districts is “thin,” according to the ruling. Although the panel “could have made a better and more explicit record to support its decision,” doing so wasn’t required of the commission, the court found. While the legislative commission could have made different choices, the panel adopted maps that “fell within the range of reasonable options,” according to the ruling. Court approval of the legislative maps marks the end of a chaotic first year under Amendments Y and Z. The 2020 census data used to draw final maps was nearly five months late this year, compressing the time that the redistricting commission had to hold public hearings and draw maps. Significant population growth resulted in the creation of a new 8th Congressional District, which will be the most politically competitive. The final U.S. House map creates three safe seats for Democrats, three safe seats for Republicans and two seats that could go either way. SEE MAPS, P11
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Lifestyle tips to reverse or manage diabetes BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Doctors are making a special effort this month warning their patients that a few lifestyle changes can help them recover from type 2 diabetes – and help them avoid it entirely in some cases. “There is evidence that if you change your lifestyle and eat fruits and vegetables, you can reverse type 2 diabetes and also prediabetes. This means you would no longer have to take diabetes medicine, “ said Eric Aakko, health education communication and
planning division director with the Weld County Health and Environment Department. Communities nationwide are taking charge against prediabetes, diabetes and prevention and designated November as Diabetes Awareness Month. Diabetes is a chronic disease when the pancreas cannot produce insulin. With some lifestyle changes, it could be reversed in some cases. About one in 10 adults in Weld County reported a diagnosis of diabetes, which totals about 19,500 adults in Weld County, according to ta department community
health survey from 2019. The health department offered tips that could prevent type 2 diabetes or reverse prediabetes: Start changing your lifestyle by taking small steps, but don’t get discouraged if there is a setback, it’s not a failure. With motivation and encouragement, you can get back on track. Do at least 30 minutes of physical exercise five times a week but start slowly until you have conditioned yourself. Eat a balanced diet of foods such as high in fiber, low in fat and sugar. Also,
eat a variety of fruit and vegetables as well as protein and carbohydrates. Drink water instead of sweetened drinks. By losing 5 to 7 percent of your starting weight, you could prevent or delay diabetes or reverse prediabetes. Seek support from a health professional or family to help with lifestyle changes to stay on track. The health department also recommends vaccinations and booster shots because people with diabetes are more likely to get extremely sick from COVID-19 or the flu.
Colorado Book Awards open for submissions STAFF REPORT
Colorado authors have a deadline of Jan. 7, 2022, to enter a submission to the Colorado Book Awards. The Colorado Book Awards celebrate the accomplishments of Colorado’s authors, editors, illustrators and photographers. “To be eligible for submission, a primary contribu-
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tor to the book must be a current Colorado resident engaged in ongoing literary work in the state, or with a personal history, identity and literary work that reflect a strong Colorado influence,” the Colorado Book Awards webpage says. There are about 10 categories for authors to submit their book for the awards.
All submissions must have been published for the first time no earlier than October 2020. Volunteers are also needed to serve as a Colorado Book Awards selector or judge. Scholars, librarians, booksellers, teachers, writers, reviewers and avid readers from across the state are urged to apply. Additional information on the
Colorado Book Awards — including guidelines and entry forms, and the application for volunteer selectors and judges — can be found on the Colorado Book Awards webpage: coloradohumanities.org/programs/ colorado-book-awards/. To learn more about Colorado Humanities, visit coloradohumanities. org, or call 303-894-7951.
Boebert of Garfield County is running for reelection. Colorado is one of 13 states that have finalized their redrawn congressional maps, according to FiveThirtyEight. Although redistricting is unlikely to alter the balance of power in Colorado, Republi-
cans have so far gained at least five seats in the U.S. House, give them a strong edge on recapturing the chamber, according to the New York Times. They need to flip five seats to gain a majority.
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Adams County Museum’s 23rd Annual
Holiday Bazaar A fundraiser to benefit the Adams County Historical Society & Museum
Saturday, December 4 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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At the Riverdale Regional Park & Fairgrounds, 9755 Henderson Road in Brighton, inside the Exhibit Hall and Dome buildings.
Featuring only handmade crafts with more than 260 booths! Food vendors will be on site!
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COVID vaccinations ordered for some big events in 6 Colo. counties State order applies to Arapahoe, Jeffco, Adams counties BY KYLE COOKE ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment on Nov. 14 ordered that anyone who attends certain public, indoor events with 500 or more people in Arapahoe, Jefferson, Adams, Denver and two other metro-Denver counties be vaccinated against COVID-19. The requirement, which goes into effect Nov. 19, also applies to Boulder and Broomfield counties. It does not apply to Douglas, Clear Creek, Elbert or Weld counties. Houses of worship are excluded from the order, which is only for “unseated” events. “To be considered a seated event, 100% of the participants at the event must be seated,” CDPHE wrote. The order says that the events “shall require proof of being fully vaccinated to be admitted.” “I am grateful for the counties that are coordinating with the state to slow the spread of the virus. Large venues and local governments are part of the solution to ending the pandemic,” CDPHE Executive Director Jill Hunsaker Ryan said in a news release. “We also need all Coloradans to do their part by getting vaccinated if they haven’t already; getting a booster; and following basic public health precautions like masking, staying home when sick, and handwashing.” The order, which you can read in full at https://tinyurl.com/VaccinationOrder111421, lists “concerts, receptions, bars, dance halls, and auctions” as examples of places where the vaccination rule could apply. The venues will be able to accept negative COVID-19 tests in lieu of vaccinations until Nov. 30, according to CDPHE. The amended public health order comes just days after Gov. Jared Polis spoke to a group of medical advisors about possible steps the state would take to stop the spread of COVID-19. One of those steps, according to The Colorado Sun, was urging cities to require attendees of indoor events to be vaccinated. “We need to make indoor events safer,” Polis said in the meeting. “We can’t afford superspreader events.” Some county leaders commended CDPHE and Polis for taking this step. “Making large indoor gatherings safer and preventing potential su-
Ball Arena in Denver, which previously announced that COVID-19 vaccination or proof of a negative test would be required to attend PHOTO BY SHUTTERSTOCK events there starting Nov. 10.
perspreader events will help keep Jeffco kids in the classroom and slow the spread of COVID and the delta variant,” Jefferson County Commissioner Lesley Dahlkemper said in a release. “We applaud this action today from the state and Governor.” Some venues have already taken similar steps. Denver’s Ball Arena, for example, announced that COVID-19 vaccination or proof of a negative test would be required to attend events there starting Nov. 10. It was an announcement the governor celebrated. Colorado is currently in a perilous situation where COVID-19 is concerned. Recently, the state’s hospital capacity reached an all-time pandemic low, and hospitalizations are nearing the December 2020 peak. (Over 80% of hospitalized COVID-19 patients are not vaccinated, according to
state data.) As of Nov. 12, according to state officials, there have been 781,960 Coloradans diagnosed with COVID-19, 44,542 who have been hospitalized and 8,886 Coloradans who have died from COVID-19. As of that date, the state said, 1,476 people were currently hospitalized in Colorado due to COVID-19, and only 810 hospital beds remained unoccupied across the state. Data compiled by The New York Times show Colorado currently has the third-worse per-capita spread of COVID-19 in the country. To combat the rising cases and strain on hospitals, Polis signed an executive order making it so that any fully vaccinated adult can receive a COVID-19 booster shot. He is also making a push for more monoclonal antibody treatments in the state.
However, the governor stopped short of re-implementing a statewide mask-wearing mandate, saying, “It’s a little bit harder to figure out what a mask order does in different areas and what impact that might have. One hypothesis is that those who are unvaccinated are the least likely to follow a mask order. And obviously, if we’re trying to get them to do one thing, it would be to get vaccinated.” And Polis’ message to the unvaccinated? “Whatever that reason is, just suck it up and get protected. This thing isn’t going to go away.” This story is from Rocky Mountain PBS, a nonprofit public broadcaster providing community stories across Colorado over the air and online. Used by permission. For more, and to support Rocky Mountain PBS, visit rmpbs.org.
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An Arapahoe County clinic provided vaccinations for all ages in a bus.
PHOTO BY JON GRIMES
Parents grapple with vaccination question Children ages 5 to 11 join ranks of eligibility for COVID shots BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
While some parents have moved forward with getting their children ages 5 to 11 vaccinated against COVID-19, others are still hesitant. Dr. Brandi Freeman, a pediatrician for Children’s Hospital Colorado, said she has been addressing a lot of parent concerns, hesitation and anxiety as they struggle to make a decision on whether or not to get younger children vaccinated. “The hesitancy given the environment and the world we live in today is a normal thing,” Freeman said. “As a pediatrician, I try to talk to parents and work to understand what their hesitancies are and answer the questions they have.” The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved the Pfizer vaccination for children ages 5 to 11 in early November. After the approval, the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) followed suit, advising parents to get the vaccination for school-age children. In the Nov. 5 press release, the CDPHE said, “Vaccines are the safest, most effective way to slow the spread of COVID-19 and help avoid the worst outcomes — severe illness, hospitalization, and death — among those who do become infected. Getting vaccinated means kids can look forward to holiday activities, participate in extracurricular activities, have fewer interruptions to in-person learning, and see family and friends without worrying as much about getting COVID-19 or having to quarantine and miss out.” Until the recent FDA approval, only those 12 and over were eligible for the vaccination. According to CDPHE data, 10% of the 3.9 million people vaccinated in Colorado range in age from 5 to 19. Once her children were eligible,
Centennial mom Katherine Giuffre said she was “elated” to get her two sons, ages 5 and 7, vaccinated quickly. Giuffre said she did not have the same level of hesitation as other parents, noting it is all about safety. “I was so excited and started looking for clinics to schedule the vaccination right away,” she said. “I had been preparing and researching for months. With them vaccinated, I feel safe in having them going to school. We are going to be able to really get out in the world again. We love to travel, and this is important to be able to do that.” After the vaccinations, Guiffre said her 5-year-old complained of a sore arm, but it did not prevent him from playing tennis and going about his day. Her 7-year-old had zero side effects from the shot, Guiffre said. Freeman said soreness in the injected arm has been the most common side effect patients are reporting. Children may also feel ill for about 24 hours, Freeman said, noting that the side effect is normal and no cause for concern. With a vaccination that has become politicized over the last two years, Freeman said not all parents are as excited as Guiffre. Some of the common concerns about getting the vaccinations are what the longterm effects will be, Freeman said. Freeman said some concerns and hesitancy stem from myths being spread on social media and throughout the internet. Freeman said a common misconception is that the COVID vaccination is brand new with little research or data. In actuality, Freeman said, the mRNA that makes up the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines was developed more than 20 years ago and shelved. Like a pair of shoes that someone loves but does not have a special occasion or an outfit to match, Freeman said a person may buy them and shelve them until the right time. “The vaccination is similar,” Freeman said. “The technology was developed and held until we needed it. The vaccine is safe and can help get us back to what we consider nor-
mal life.” Another common myth that has had no actual scientific data to back it up is that the vaccine will cause fertility issues, Freeman said. The side effects that are common, Freeman said, are no different from other shots. “Millions of people have received these vaccines without a problem,” she said. “With that, it is important to prepare your child. It is a needle and there is some pain associated with that. Coach them before the shot to settle the anxiety they may have.” Guiffre said she started preparing both her boys several weeks before the vaccination date. With communication and talking about what to expect, Guiffre said, there were no tears. Freeman said in advising parents about the vaccination, she is honest that the long-term effects of getting COVID are a lot more worrisome than the short-term impacts of a vaccination. While each childhood COVID case is different, Freeman said with every diagnosis in children there is a concern it will turn into MIS-C. MIS-C, or multisystem inflammatory syndrome, is a serious condition associated with COVID-19 where different body parts can be-
come inflamed, including the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, skin, eyes or gastrointestinal organs. Over the summer, Dr. Anne Jobman, of UCHealth Primary Care, said the problem with MIS-C is that it can present with a variety of symptoms and show up weeks after a child is exposed to COVID. Symptoms of MIS-C can include abnormal gut pain, bloodshot eyes, chest tightness/pain, diarrhea, feeling extra tired, headache, low blood pressure and neck pain. Freeman said she has advised families that the risks associated with the vaccine are less risky than getting COVID. Besides protecting the child against COVID, Freeman said, a vaccination will also protect other people. “A vaccinated child will not infect other people,” Freeman said. “It will protect their grandparents, people who are immune compromised and the community as a whole.” As the number of vaccinations among the state’s children increases, clinics have been set up in various counties and select pharmacies, such as Walgreens, have made the shot available to young patients. To find a vaccine clinic for children, visit the state’s website at covid19.colorado.gov/kids-vaccines.
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Zillow is selling more than 500 homes it purchased this year in 10 counties along the Front Range. The online company is selling each of the homes for less than it paid as it closes its home-flipping business. SCREENSHOT BY THE COLORADO SUN
Zillow went on a Front Range home-buying binge The real estate giant bought 500+ homes in 10 counties BY JASON BLEVINS THE COLORADO SUN
The collapse of online real estate giant Zillow’s venture into home
buying and selling, announced Nov. 2, can be traced, in one small part, back to its over eagerness to invest in Colorado’s red-hot real estate market.
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The company bought hundreds of homes in the Front Range this summer, mostly in August and September, often paying more than what sellers were asking. Now the company, as it folds its ill-fated Zillow Offers business of flipping homes with a promise to investors to unload roughly 18,000 homes across the country, is selling more than 500 homes in 10 Front Range counties, and more homes it purchased in October are hitting the market every day. Zillow is slashing prices for those homes. Nearly all the properties are priced well below what the company paid only a few months — or even weeks — ago. “It’s pretty crazy to watch, isn’t it?” said Michael DelPrete, who teaches a class on real estate technology at the University of Colorado Boulder’s Leeds School of Business. But with inventories of for-sale homes at all-time lows and demand still peaking as buyers pay record prices across Colorado, brokers and real estate industry veterans don’t expect Zillow’s fire sale to have much impact on the market, even if the company sells them all in bulk to institutional investors. ‘It’s like we won a mini lottery’ Kyle Barnes listed the Castle Rock home he and his wife purchased in 2013 for sale in early August. They also submitted their home to Zillow Offers, as well as instant-buying market leader Opendoor Technologies Inc. After a detailed in-person inspection by Zillow, a remote inspection by Opendoor and a week on the market, the offers landed. A family using a real estate agent offered $575,000, which was slightly more than the Barnes’ asking price. Opendoor offered $546,500. Both those included fees of around 5%. Zillow’s offer came in at $626,000, with only a 1% fee. Barnes accepted the Zillow offer and a couple days before they were scheduled to close, the company announced it was abandoning its
nascent home buying and selling flipping business. “Our fear was that Zillow would not close. We were freaking out,” said Barnes, who was closing on a house his family was building the day after closing the sale of their Castle Rock home. But the deal closed, despite what Barnes called “a lot of last-minute stuff and disorganization by Zillow.” The money landed in his bank on Nov. 4, just as scheduled. “It felt like this was a rare gold rush moment where we just got fortunate,” Barnes said. “It’s like we won a mini lottery.” Barnes said he’s chatted with agents and friends about Zillow’s strategy in buying his home for so much more than what he was asking — and even more than the company’s own “zestimate” value. “I thought either they are so much smarter than I am and they have this magic formula and they are forecasting the market. I mean, maybe Zillow can afford to sit on a home and wait. Maybe they know something is going to happen,” Barnes said. “Or the alternative is that they were making mistakes.” ‘Unintentionally’ paying higher prices It turns out, Zillow was making mistakes. In the three months preceding Sept. 30, Zillow spent $1.2 billion on 3,032 homes, which compared to $186 million for 583 homes in the same period of 2020. With a Zillow Offers loss of $245 million for the third quarter of 2021, the company estimates it lost about $81,000 on every one of those 3,032 homes. (The company reported a net loss of $328 million for the second quarter.) The company has 1,956 homes in Florida, 1,543 homes in Texas and 1,309 homes in California. Nearly 5,000 more homes across the country make up 49% of its remaining properties. The company says it is under contract to buy another 9,000 homes in SEE ZILLOW, P15
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the final months of 2021 and expects to sell about 5,000 homes by year’s end, generating up to $2.1 billion in revenue but losing up to $365 million in the final quarter of this year. That will put Zillow’s losses from its home buying and selling business at close to $600 million in the final half of 2021, roughly $10 million a month. Zillow paid big for those homes, often paying more than listing price. In a Nov. 2 letter to shareholders, the company said “unintentionally purchasing homes at higher prices” led to the failure of its Zillow Offers, which was launched in 2017 with plans to become a heavyweight in the world of home buying and selling. The company began buying homes in Denver in 2018 and expanded to Fort Collins and Colorado Springs in 2019. “We have determined that this large scale would require too much equity capital, create too much volatility in our earnings and balance sheet, and ultimately result in far lower return on equity than we imagined,” reads Zillow’s letter to investors announcing the end of its home buying and selling business. “We have been unable to accurately forecast future home prices at different times in both directions by much more than we modeled,” reads the letter, describing the challenges of global pandemic and the “supplydemand imbalance” that spiked home prices in recent months. Wall Street is not pleased. Zillow’s stock is trading around $64 a share, down from around $103 a share before the Nov. 2 earnings statement. ‘Like Christmas,’ but not for buyers For those few lucky sellers, Zillow made it “feel like Christmas,” said Brian Anzur, the president of the board for the South Metro Denver Realtors Association. But buyers don’t see Zillow as Santa. Anzur would walk home-hunting clients through a Zillow-owned home and they would be amazed, he said. And not with the house. “They’re going ‘How much are they asking?’” Anzur said. “The market is crazy in Colorado compared to other places in the country, but it’s not stupid. It can see value. If you bring a property to the market that is simply priced too high, the market tends to ignore it.” Which is what is happening to Zillow as the company steadily decreases asking prices for hundreds of homes it overpaid for across the Front Range. Anzur recently brought clients to a Zillow-owned home in the south metro area that was priced about $75,000 over similar properties in the neighborhood. The property next door, he said, was blighted; no grass, peeling paint and rusting barbecues in the dirt. “Zillow could not see that. They see beds, baths, square footage and locations,” Anzur said. “Their algorithm really fell short in evaluating other things that are important to purchasers.” For many years, real estate brokers have had to educate sellers and buyers who click over to Zillow’s
zestimate tool that provides oftenincorrect values. “Now we have the company behind the zestimate saying ‘We just didn’t get it right,’” Anzur said. ‘Not great for consumers’ Milford Adams, the chair of the Denver Metro Association of Realtors board of directors, said he is unaware of a real estate investment trust or other corporation ever releasing hundreds of homes into the Denver market in a matter of months. Adams said it was hard to determine if Zillow was influencing prices by paying above-listing prices for homes because just about every recent home sale in metro Denver has been above asking price “for a while.” “So Zillow is certainly not the only buyer paying above asking,” Adams said. And Zillow was diverse in its acquisitions. Its portfolio of more than 500 homes on the Front Range is spread across many neighborhoods. So selling those, even in bulk, will not likely impact a regional, or even neighborhood market, Anzur said. DelPrete, with CU’s Leeds School, expects Zillow’s exit from flipping homes to lure institutional investors eager to secure a swath of hot-market housing — either for renting or selling — in a single deal. “That is not great for consumers or Coloradans,” DelPrete said. Unless, of course, Zillow plans to sell each of the homes to individual buyers. The company has reduced the price for just about every home it is selling in the Front Range. “But that’s not what Zillow has talked about,” DelPrete said. “They have talked in public about selling to those institutional investors. Those large investors, they are in a position of power here. They are in the business of buying homes and renting them out and they’ve been doing that for years and they do it profitably. They are not going to overpay for these homes.” On Nov. 10, the Wall Street Journal reported that Zillow had reached a deal to sell 2,000 homes in 20 markets to Pretium Partners, a New York hedge fund that planned to offer the properties for rent. The report said Zillow received “market price for the properties.” Institutional investment in real estate is common in Colorado. The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, or Nareit, shows 128 REITs owning 8,734 properties in Colorado. Those properties include nearly 3,200 billboards, 1,200 communication towers and a mix of shops, health care facilities, storage facilities, apartment buildings, resorts and office buildings. REITs own 3,139 single-family homes in Colorado, the trade group said. ‘Catastrophic pricing failure’ DelPrete, who studies the online iBuying phenomenon that Zillow hoped to tap with Zillow Offers, said the online company’s high-priced purchases of homes this summer marks “a catastrophic pricing failure.” “They made a systemic mistake,” he said, noting that Zillow bought more homes in the third quarter of 2021 than it had purchased in the previous three quarters combined. Other instant buying companies,
like market-leader Opendoor Technologies Inc. and its smaller rival Offerpad Solutions Inc., saw the market cooling in July and began reeling in the prices they paid for homes, DelPrete said. Zillow kept buying at a record clip, paying prices well above listing. “It was like brake lights on the highway, but Zillow was in the passing lane going 80 mph and they didn’t see the brake lights or simply ignored them,” DelPrete said. Both Opendoor and Offerpad, which offer online tools and programs for swift home buying and selling, last week reported record revenue in the third quarter. Both publicly traded companies are active in the Front Range, with Opendoor owning more than 350 homes in 10 counties and Offerpad owning roughly 20 in the region. Most of Opendoor’s and Offerpad’s purchases in the Front Range, unlike Zillow, were from last year or early 2021. Offerpad, which launched in 2015, told investors on Nov. 10 it was expanding into new markets after buying 2,753 homes and selling 1,673 homes in the three months ending Sept. 30. The company’s thirdquarter revenue grew 190% over the same period in 2020, reaching $540 million. Opendoor, which launched in 2014 and is the largest iBuying company, with nearly 18,000 homes in 44 markets, told investors on Wednesday it had purchased 15,181 homes and sold 5,988 homes in the third quarter of 2021, with revenue for the three months reaching $2.3 billion, up 91% from the previous quarter. DelPrete warns against reading the collapse of Zillow’s home-flipping business as a sign that instant buying is a failed enterprise. He’s not quite ready to say Amazonstyled click-to-buy home purchasing is the future though. “It’s still too early to tell. iBuying is new … and the path to profitability and sustainability is uncertain,” he said. “But just because Zillow can’t, doesn’t mean it can’t happen.” ‘What is the game plan?’ Patrick Muldoon, whose Muldoon Associates brokerage works in both Colorado Springs and Pueblo, remembers seeing Zillow buying homes in his region this summer and fall. “They were making offers on properties locally where I was saying ‘What is the game plan here?’ They were in neighborhoods where everything was $475,000 to $490,000 and they come in at $520,000 to $530,000. It just didn’t make a lot of sense,” said Muldoon. “We thought maybe it was just here but, obviously, they were doing that everywhere.” Muldoon, like DelPrete, doubts Zillow will be negotiating thousands of individual deals for the properties it hopes to sell, and even if it does, it is unlikely to have an impact on the Front Range real estate market. “We have far higher demand than we have properties for sale so I wonder if even several hundred homes hitting the market is enough property to even make a blip on the housing shortage we have been dealing with for years now on the Front Range,” Muldoon said. There are a lot of factors clouding the Colorado real estate market right now as demand peaks, prices soar and the inventory of for-sale
A house on South Monaco Parkway in Denver was on sale by Zillow on Nov. 7. PHOTO BY TAMARA CHUANG/THE COLORADO SUN
homes reaches record lows. Inflation, which hit a 30-year high in October, could pinch homebuyer budgets. Interest rates could climb as the Fed maneuvers around that inflation. If interest rates climb, Zillow might look pretty smart having shed thousands of for-sale homes from its portfolio. “Sure, maybe Zillow lost money and maybe they made bad decisions, but did the company get out when the getting out was good?” Muldoon said. “We could be six months from now looking back and saying ‘Wow, did they see this coming?”
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Panel pushes solutions to youth mental health crisis Children’s Hospital Colorado, partners unveil playbook BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Not letting up on federal and state lawmakers, Children’s Hospital Colorado held another roundtable discussion to push the message that action needs to be taken immediately to address growing mental health crisis for young patients. In June, Children’s held similar discussions, officially declaring a state of emergency due to a rise in youth suicide attempts and emergency rooms filling up with young psychiatric patients awaiting proper treatment. The most recent roundtable, held virtually Nov. 16, continued discussions about the growing crisis, and this time, the Aurora-based hospital system -- with campuses in Highlands Ranch and Broomfield and facilities across metro Denver -- came equipped with solutions, as it unveiled its “Children and Youth Mental Health Playbook.” In creating the playbook, Children’s collaborated with Healthier Colorado, the American Academy of Pediatrics, Colorado Education Association, Partners for Children’s Mental Health and Colorado Association for School-Based Health Care. Jake Williams, executive director of Healthier Colorado, said suicide should not be the leading cause of death for children. Healthier Colorado is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that says it is dedicated to raising the voices of Coloradans in the pub-
lic policy process to improve the health of the state’s residents. Williams, along with a panel of speakers at the Nov. 16 forum, said local, state and federal lawmakers have to step up to address the growing mental health crisis that has only been exacerbated by the pandemic. According to the playbook, like many states, Colorado has a severe shortage of child and adolescent psychiatrists and psychologist, leading to access-to-care gaps for children and youth. The playbook estimates that only 22% of youth who have mental illness with severe impairments are receiving care. Jim Weigand, a Jefferson County father of seven, participated in the discussions, sharing a story about his adopted daughter who has struggled with mental health. Wiegand said that to get the right care for his daughter, his family had to look outside of Colorado, placing her at a facility in Georgia. Wiegand said the Georgia facility helped his daughter over 15 months, putting a strain on the family to travel to see her with the added obstacles created by the pandemic. Wiegand said his daughter is home now and doing well but stressed how frustrating it has been to get help in Colorado. Weigand said he is lucky that his family has the means to take the steps they did, noting that he has friends in similar situations where their children are not getting proper assistance. Dr. Sophie Meharena, of Every Child Pediatrics, a chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, said the system is getting overwhelmed. Meharena described one Friday afternoon where four of her 16 patients told her they were
having suicidal thoughts. Meharena said parents are overwhelmed in not knowing what to do and the industry is overwhelmed because it does not have the facilities, resources or workforce to address the continually growing number of patients in need of mental health intervention. “Without coordinated and consistent resources and access for all, we cannot have a sustainable system,” Meharena said. “Getting the mechanics right is key to a sustainable system to address the needs in Colorado. Investing in children’s mental health is investing in this country’s future.” In presenting solutions to the problem, the playbook points to local policy changes that should include more federal funding with a local impact and more local infrastructure for sustainable funding. The panel pointed to the funds coming from the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 where millions have been earmarked for states to use for mental health. Panel members are asking Colorado lawmakers to designate one third, or $150 million, of all the funds to youth mental health. The state got $450 million from the American Rescue Plan. Williams said this is a fair amount to ask for given that Colorado youth and young adults under the age of 24 make up 31% of the state’s population. Zach Zaslow, director of government affairs at Children’s, said funding cannot stop with the American Rescue Plan. For actual changes in Colorado, Zaslow said lawmakers at the state and federal levels must commit to fixing the crisis by creating sustainable programs and funding beyond 2021. By creating the sustainable pro-
grams, Zaslow said children and youth will be able to get the care they need before a crisis. Meharena said part of the problem is the system is designed to be reactive rather than proactive. As part of the solution, the multi-agency playbook calls for state policies to prioritize children and youth mental health through continued federal funding investments and to make sure the new Behavioral Health Administration is child focused. Other solutions addressed by the panel include pushing lawmakers to change how the health care system separates physical and mental health. Currently, CHC Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Brumbaugh said the way insurance companies manage mental health makes it hard for families to afford proper care. Creating more virtual options for rural communities is also a solution, Zaslow said. Rebecca Doughty -- program director of Four Corners Youth Clinics, a member of the Colorado Association of School-Based Health Clinics -- said a shortage of trained psychologists and staff is a major problem in rural communities. Zaslow said having the ability to speak to qualified professionals without having to drive to Aurora would help get help to the young people struggling beyond the Front Range. Dr. Jenna Glover, a Children’s clinical psychologist, said the playbook the panel is introducing offers tangible information that will show lawmakers how they can begin to repair a broken system. Glover and members of the panel are urging the public to push lawmakers at all levels to start making mental health care for youth a priority.
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Turkey burn Here’s a chance to burn calories for your Thanksgiving feast. It starts at 5 p.m. Nov. 23 at the Fort Lupton Recreation Center, 203 S. Harrison Ave. The fee is $10 per person. Proceeds go to recreation center programs. Child care will be available during the event. https://fortluptonco. gov/667/Turkey-Burn.
vides this annual college and career readiness event for highschool juniors and seniors and anyone interested in pursuing higher education. Students and families will be able to chat with colleges, trade schools and apprentice programs, view financial aid presentations in both English and Spanish and check out local scholarships. Call 303-565-2000.
Heart holiday lunch The Platte Valley Medical Center Foundation is presenting its third annual Heart Holiday luncheon in support of early breast cancer detection and in-depth cancer care. The luncheon will be at StoneBrook Manor, 650 E. 124th Ave., Thornton Tuesday, Nov. 30. Proceeds go directly for early detection education and in-depth cancer care. Also, supporters will receive gift bags, Celestial Seasonings holiday teas sampling and enter prize drawings. Dr. Oralee L. Ekberg an OB/ GYN from Brighton, is the keynote speaker. She’ll be speaking about the importance of women’s wellness and regular screening to detect breast cancer. Also, Deanna Damour, a breast cancer survivor, shares her experience of receiving a diagnosis to chemotherapy and will also conduct a Q& A session. Go to https://www.sclhealth. org/.../gifts-from-the-heart-luncheon/
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Winterfest Fort Lupton’s annual Winterfest and holiday bazaar starts at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Fort Lupton Recreation Center, 203 S. Harrison Ave. The day includes a visit from Santa Claus, fresh cocoa, unique food trucks, craft and service vendors, live caroling, a tree lkighting ceremony and chili go-to kits. Visit https://fortluptonco.gov/666/ Winterfest-Holiday-Bazaar.
Growing grads The next installments of Brighton’s Growing Grads program is at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, at Anythink Library, 567 E. Bridge St. Brighton Youth Services pro-
Toys for Tots Tony Merritt, the local Edward Jones financial advisor, is supporting the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program by using his office as a drop-off location for this year’s toy drive, according to a praess statement. Local residents may help needy children in the area by bringing in a new, unwrapped toy to the office, 150 Main St., Suite 1, during regular business hours through Dec. 3. “With the holiday season around the corner, we are all getting ready for the festivities,” Merritt said in the statement. “And as this is the season of giving, now is a great time to remember the less fortunate in our community.” Call 303-857-3983. Donation time The Fort Lupton Food & Clothing Bank is asking for donations of canneed fruit and N, variety of dry pasta and pasta dinners, peanut butter and canned meat such as tuna (including the pouches), to help out local schools that just reopened after a year of remote learning. Other potential donations could include chicken, Vienna sausages, spam and salmon. The bank also needs personal items, such as toiletries and baby needs. Drop off donations at the food and clothing bank’s back door, 421 Denver Ave., weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Call 303-857-1096. Teen hangout Teens can stop by the Fort Lupton Pubic & School Library Wednesdays to play crafts, video games and hang out with friends after school.
Walk with a doc Platte Valley Medical Center’s cardiac rehab team and Walk With A Doc will host monthly walks with Dr. Christopher Cannon, an interventional cardiologist at Brighton Heart and Vascular Institute. This is a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. After a few minutes to learn about a current health topic from the doctor, spend the rest of the hour enjoying a healthy walk and a 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-a-Committee. Boards/committees’ openings The city of Fort Lupton is looking for volunteers for its historic preservation 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 ideal 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. Silver Sneakers Silver Sneaker Yoga is available Fridays from 9 to 9:45 a.m. and from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the Fort Lupton recreation Center, 203 S. Harrison Ave. Water aerobics The city’s water aerobics class meets from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at thke Fort Lupton Recreation Center, 203 S. Harrison Ave. 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. Free short-term radon test kits Weld County residents can receive a free radon test kit (one per household, while supplies last). 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.
FORT LUPTON POLICE BLOTTER
Here are the police reports for Nov. 6 through Nov. 11 to the Fort Lupton Police Department. Not every call made to the police is not listed on this report. STAFF REPORT
November 6 A Fort Lupton 15-year old boy was issued a summons for theft in the 1300 Block of Dexter. Police arrested a female transient, 35, in the 300 block of Park Avenue for attempting to break into multiple vehicles and was arrested for criminal trespass, violation of a protection order, unlawful use of controlled substance, unlawful pos-
session of a controlled substance. She was held on bond at the Weld County Jail. November 7 Police taken into custody a Fort Lupton man,34, in the 100 block of Denver Avenue for criminal mischief and also violating a protection order and a string of incidents. He was held on bond at the Weld County Jail. A Fort Lupton man, 45, was arrested in the 200 block of Pacific Avenue for domestic violence related harassment and false imprisonment charges. He was held on bond at the Weld County Jail. Police issued a summons to a Westminster man,58, for careless driving accident at U.S. Highway 85 & Weld County Road 22. November 8 Police arrested a Denver man,33, at South Fulton Avenue & South Denver Avenue on a Westminster
warrant for failure to appear on careless driving accident. He was held on bond at the Weld County Jail. A Littleton woman, 23, was arrested in the 2900 block of Ninth Street on a Weld County warrant for failure to appear on a traffic offense. He was held on bond at the Weld County Jail. Police issued a summons to a 16year old Fort Lupton teenage boy for causing a careless driving accident and driving without a license at Ninth Street & Denver Avenue. Police issued a summon to a Thornton 16-year old teenage in the 100 block of McKinley for causing a DUI, reckless driving and open container. November 9 A 19-year old Thornton teen was issued a summons at South Denver Avenue & Weld County Road 8 for a minor in possession of marijuana. Police issued a summons to a
14-year Fort Lupton boy in the 200 block of South McKinley Avenue for possession of marijuana by a minor. November 11 A Hudson man,31, was issued a summons at State Highway 52 & Weld Count Road 29.5 for speeding and displaying fictitious plates. Police issued a summon to Brighton woman, 27, for causing an accident and driving a vehicle without insurance in the 12000 block of State Highway 52. Police arrested a Commerce City man,24, in the 100 block of Grand Avenue for speeding, and driving without a license, expired registration, disobeying a red light and possession of a scheduled II drug. He was held bond at the Weld County Jail. A Dacono, 19-year old young man turned himself into the Fort Lupton police in the 100 block of McKinley on a warrant for failure to appear on a traffic offense. He was release on a Personal Recognizance Bond.
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Fort Lupton High School Boys basketball Dec. 2: @Peak to Peak: , 4:30 p.m. @Platte Valley High School Dec. 4: @Platte Valley, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 7: Stargate School: , 7:30 a.m. (?) Dec. 9-11: Santiago’s Shootout Jan. 10: Jefferson Academy, 7 p.m. Jan. 11: @Estes Park, 7 p.m. Jan. 2-: @Arvada, 7 p.m. Jan. 21: @Resurrection Christian, 7 p.m. Jan. 25: Weld Central, 7 p.m. Jan. 27: Englewood, 7 p.m. Feb. 1: @Thorenton, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 3: @Skyview, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 7: Eagle Ridge Academy, 7 p.m. Feb. 10: Aurora Central, 7 p.m. Girls basketball Dec. 2: JFK: , 7 p.m. Dec. 8: Stargate School, 6 p.m. Dec. 10-11: Santiago’s Shootout Dec. 15: @St. Mary’s, 7 p.m. Jan. 7: Jefferson Academy, 7 p.m. Jan. 11: @Lincoln, 7 p.m. Jan. 18: @Manual, 6 p.m. Jan. 20: @Arvada, 5:30 p.m. Jan. 25: @Weld Central, 7 p.m. Jan. 27: @Englewood, 7 p.m. Feb. 1: Thornton, 7 p.m. Feb. 3: Skyview: , 7 p.m. Feb. 8: @Eagle Ridge, 7 p.m. Feb. 10: @Aurora Central, 7 p.m. Wrestling Dec. 2: @Riverdale Ridge, 6 p.m. Triangular with Arvada Dec. 4: Fort Lupton Invitational, 8:30 a.m. Dec. 10: @Pueblo East, 5 p.m. Dec. 11: @Pueblo East Invitational, 8 a.m. Dec. 15: Weld Central, Wiggins, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 17-18: @Grand Junction Warrior Classic Jan. 7-8: Colfax Smack Down, Denver East High School Jan. 15: @Eaglecrest Invitational, 8:30 .m. Jan. 20: Skyview, Elizabeth, 6 p.m. Jan. 21-22: @Top of the Rockies Centaurus High School Jan. 26: @Fort Morgan, 6 p.m.
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Jan. 28: Grand Junction/Douglas County, 5 p.m. Feb. 5: Colorado League meet Weld Central High School Feb. 11-12 : Regionals Feb. 17: State 3A tournament, Ball Arena Feb. rederick High School Boys basketball Nov. 29: @Centaurus, 7 p.m. Dec. 2-4: @Golden tournament Dec. 10: @Longmont, 7 p.m. Dec. 14: Silver Creek, 7 p.m. Dec. 16: @Skyline, 7 p.m. Dec. 23: Green Mountain Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver Jan. 5: Harrison, 7 p.m. Jan. 7: @Thompson Valley, 7 p.m. Jan. 11: Berthoud, 7 p.m. Jan. 14: @Mountain View, 7 p.m. Jan. 19: Fort Morgan, 7 p.m. Jan. 12: @Roosevelt, 7 p.m. Jan. 25: Niwot, 7 p.m. Jan. 28: @Severance, 7 p.m. Feb. 2: Riverdale Ridge: , 7 p.m. Feb. 5: Northridge, 7 p.m. Feb. 9, 12, 16, 18-19: Tri Valley League tournament
Girls basketball Nov. 29: @Centaurus, 7 p.m. Nov. 30: Mead, 7 p.m. Dec. 7, 9, 11: @Centaurus tournament Dec. 14: Silver Creek, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 16: @Skyline, 5:30 p.m. Jan. 5: @Harrison, 7 p.m. Jan. 7: Thompson Valley, 5:30 p.m. Jan. 11: Berthoud, 5:30 p.m. Jan. 14: @Mountain View, 5:30 p.m. Jan. 15: @Ralston Valley: Noon Jan. 19: Fort Morgan, 5:30 p.m. Jan. 22: @Roosevelt, 5:30 p.m. Jan. 25: Niwot: , 5:30 p.m. Jan. 28: @Severance, 5;30 p.m. Feb. 2: Riverdale Ridge, 5:30 p.m. Feb. 5: Northridge, 5:30 p.m. Feb. 8, 11, 15, 18: Tri Valley League tournament Girls swimming Dec. 2: @Rangeview, 5 p.m. Dec. 6: @Eaton: , 4 p.m. Dec. 8: Thompson Valley, 3 p.m. @Silver Creek High School Dec. 14: Roosevelt, 3 p.m. @Silver Creek High School Jan. 12: Mountain View: , 3 p.m. @Silver Creek High School
Jan. 13: @Brighton, 5 p.m. Jan. 17: @Berthoud, 4:30 p.m. Jan. 28-29: @Silver Creek Invitational Wrestling Dec. 2: Berthoud, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4: @Fort Lupton dual tournament Dec. 9: @Riverdale Ridge, 6;30 p.m. Dec. 10: @Silver Creek , 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11: @Denver North tournament Dec. 16: @Erie, 6;30 p.m. Dec. 17-18: @Weld Central tournament Jan. 5: Mead: , 6:30 p.m. Jan. 8: @Niwot tournament Jan. 13: Niwot, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 15 : Warrior Invitational, 9 a.m. Erie, Skyline, Boulder, Greeley Central, Northridge, Strasburg, Yuma, Vista Peak, Ralston Valley, Monarch Jan. 22: @Northglenn Invitational Jan. 27: @Roosevelt, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 29: @Thomas Jefferson tournament Feb. 11-12: regionals Feb. 17: State 4A tournament, Ball Arena
Youth basketball The city of Fort Lupton is searching for youth (third- through sixthgraders) for its basketball leagues for the winter season. Registration is $55 by Saturday, Dec. 4, and $75
by Saturday, Dec. 11. Games begin Jan. 15 and end with a doubleheader Saturday, Feb. 26. Volunteer coaches are needed. Visit https://fortluptonco/.goc/416/ Youth-Sports or call 303-857-7100.
SPORTS BRIEFS Soccer Here are Fort Lupton’s honorees on the all-Colorado League soccer teams. First team, Hector Morales, Juan Hernandez and Isidro Fernandez. Second team: Jonathon Gonzales, Jesus Albarran, Santiago Gonzales. The conference’s coach of the year was Kyle Reddy, the second striaght year he’s won the award. College golf Frederick’s Jake Chesler signed his letter of intent to continue playing golf at the University of Colorad-Colorado Springs. Snowball softball Fort Lupton’s recreation center needs teams for its snowball soft-
ball tournament Saturday, Dec. 4, at Pearson Park, state Highway 52 and U.S.Highway 85. The tournament is part of the city’s annual Winterfest event. The cost is $200 per team, payable by Saturday, Nov. 27, or $250 by Saturday, Dec. 4. It’s a doubleelimination tournament under United States Softball Association rules. Call 303-857-4200, ext 6165. Prep basketball Former Frederick High School girls basketball coach Brett Andersen returned to FHS as an assistant for the boys varsity program and head coach Enoch Miller. Andersen spent one year as an assistant boys varsity coach at Skyline High School in Longmont.
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BEGINNING AT THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION 3; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 53 SECONDS EAST ON AN ASSUMED BEARING ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID NE ¼ , A DISTANCE OF 1320.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NE ¼ OF SECTION 3, A DISTANCE OF 660.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 53 SECONDS WEST PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST LINE A DISTANCE OF 1320 FEET TO SAID SOUTH LINE; THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE A DISTANCE OF 660.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Legal Notice No. FLP469 First Publication: November 24, 2021 Last Publication: November 24, 2021 Publisher: Fort Lupton Press
Summons and Sheriff Sale Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO 901 9th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Case No.: 2021CV30645 Plaintiff: JAMES E. FERRARO, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Anna Mae Sieg, Deceased v. Defendants: JOHN R. LEFEBVRE, Jr., solely in his official capacity as WELD COUNTY TREASURER; BRENDA DONES, solely in her official capacity as WELD COUNTY ASSESSOR; BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO; UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY; PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO; COMMUNITY DITCH AND RESERVOIR COMPANY; UNITED POWER, INC. f/k/a UNION RURAL
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A parcel of land located in the Northeast ¼ of Section 33, Township 1 North, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M., County of Weld, State of Colorado, described as follows: Considering the West line of the North ½ of the Northeast ¼ of said Section 33 to bear South 00°30’26” East, being monumented on the North end by a 2 ½” pipe with 3 ¼” aluminum cap, PLS 4846, and on the South end by a ¾” rebar with 2 ½” aluminum cap, PLS 37971, and with all bearings contained herein relative thereto; Beginning at the North ¼ corner of said Section 33; thence South 00°30’26” East, coincident with the West line of the North ½ of the Northeast ¼ of said section 33, a distance of 1303.10 feet to the Northwest corner of that parcel of land described in Quiet Title order recorded July 7, 2009 as Reception No. 7421046 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder for Weld County, Colorado; thence North 89°36’34” East, coincident with the North line of said parcel, a distance of 122.63 feet to the Northeast corner of said parcel; thence North 01°14’34” West, a distance of 1304.23 feet to the North line of the Northeast ¼ of said Section 33; thence South 89°04’29” West, coincident with said North line, a distance of 105.89 feet to the True Point of Beginning. County of Weld, State of Colorado.
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Looking for a rewarding career instead of just another job? The electrical trade is looking for you and Wayne’s Electric is hiring! We are looking for entry level apprentices to learn the trade. You must pass a background check, have reliable transportation, a positive attitude and great work ethic. Weekly pay, great benefit package, electrical schooling assistance program. Please contact lori@waynes-electric.com for an application or call our office at 303-659-7481.
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