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Paid training to learn a new skill-set BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When Lindsay Louis from Firestone quit her regular job working for a Boulder neurosurgeon to return to school full time, she found she stil lneeded part-time work to support her child. “I was not able to find work, it was difficult, had bills to pay and I needed to support my eight-yearold,” said Louis. Louis, with the help from a social worker, received on-the-job training to learn a new skill at the Fort Lupton Chamber of Commerce. Help came through the federal WorkForce and Opportunity Act that provides employment opportunities for people who are unemployed or underemployed and older than 18. Colorado helps too, paying for training with the chamber. The entire program is funded partially through through two national emergency grant programs, created in response to the economic and employment impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The CORespond grant pays the wages for the employee and

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adds some benefits for the temporary job. It not only helps the employee but also helps the business to recover too. In addition, workers are helped with child care assistance, according to officials. “As part of the Federal Government’s Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Weld County partners with local businesses and organizations to find temporary employment for individuals who meet one of their qualifications,” said Cody M. LeBlanc, Executive Director Fort Lupton Chamber of Commerce. “Most of the employers and participants are focused on the trade side of the economy, but they often have participants more suited for clerical and administrative roles.” Louis with her extensive experience will not only expand her skillset but also help with the success of the chamber. “Lindsay came on board with extensive background on administrative duties. With these skills, the Chamber can be more responsive to requests and concerns of our members and community, operate more efficiently, and allow the Executive Director the time necessary to develop programs for our members and revitalize our operations after the pandemic,” said Leblanc. LeBlanc says the chamber will

Lindsay Louis at work not only learning a new skill-set but also helping the success of the Fort Lupton Chamber of Commerce to better serve its community and members. PHOTO BY BELEN WARD

have a new member portal with the help of Louis for members of the chamber to navigate. It will also have a new system with a userfriendly directory for the community with consumer needs to locate Chamber Businesses and Organizations. “For Lindsay, the hope is that she develops new skills to assist her in finding long-term employment. Through the Chamber, she is building her skillset in accounts receivable, member management software’s, software implementation, and community development,”

said Leblanc. With Louis on board the office is now open to better serve members and the community to walk in or call. Louis’s hope for the future is to get a full-time job meanwhile not only is she working and she is also going to school at Aims Community College for nursing. The Fort Lupton Chamber of Commerce is open Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fort Lupton Chamber of Commerce, 304 Denver Ave., Fort Lupton, CO 80621. Contact ( 303) 857-4474.

Virus surge may be ‘more severe than prior waves’ Health officials urge getting vaccine, booster; hospital data spiking

According to Tri-County Health Omicron and its ability to cause rus) in the days ahead,” a statement data, 3,193 new cases were reported infection among previously vaccifrom the COVID-19 tracking team nated or infected individuals,” said led by the Colorado School of Public on Dec. 31 across the three counties, the Jan. 3 statement from the ColoHealth said. the most on any single day since rado COVID-19 Modeling Group, a The new virus variant is drivthe start of the pandemic up to that team that analyzes data to provide ing record-shattering numbers of point, the agency said in the release. projections on how the pandemic recorded new daily cases, and the All three counties have exceeded will continue to unfold. number of patients currently hospitheir all-time high seven-day inciBY ELLIS ARNOLD The virus is spreading at record talized for COVID-19 in Colorado has dence rates — which were previEARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM spiked back up since late December. rates in Adams, Arapahoe and ously set in November 2020 — with Douglas counties, for example, That number was 1,374 confirmed rates exceeding 1,000 cases per Local public health officials and according to Tri-County Health COVID-19 patients as of Jan. 7, ac100,000 people in each, according to analysts implored the public not to Department. cording to state data. let its guard down as the omicron the release. (“Incidence rate” means “These next few weeks are likely “Even though infection from the variant drives a dramatic coronavithe rate of new cases.) to be among the most challenging Omicron variant appears to result rus surge in Colorado. “Over the past two weeks, Adams Every year before Thanksgiving, First United Methodist Church in Fort Lupton we andhave the faced Fort Lupton Food and ClothingCounty Bank provide community over the past year,” in lower risk of hospitalization than rates increased by 403%, “We believe it is important for members with food boxes. This will be the program’s 10th consecutive year. Above, Joe Hubert, left China Garcia and Sue Hubert with 4 and Change, John Douglas, executive director the Delta variant, hospital demand Arapahoe CountyChange by 437%, Coloradans to know that there is a of Tri-County Health, in a news could peakson based high probability of coming into conanother organization that helps with the foodexceed drive.prior See more Pageon2. release. high number of cases caused by tact with someone with (coronaviSEE OMICRON, P4

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Wastewater improvements come into focus BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

After an hour-plus presentation, Fort Lupton City Council has an idea of the cost of mandatory improvements to its wastewater plant and the best route to transport the material to Metro Wastewater Reclamation District. During a Jan. 11 town hall, public works Director Roy Vestal pegged the price tag at $31 million; when discussion started a year ago, the price tag was $38 million. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is requiring the upgrades to cut down on the amount of nitrogen and phosphorus in

wastewater. The easiest route for the anticipated six-mile pipeline from the plant to Metro Wastewater is U.S. Highway 85. Ryan Brong, a staff civil engineer with Burns and McDonnell, said the Colorado Department of Transportation was on board. “We expect the work to be as far off the road and onto the pavement as possible,” he told council. “We expect most of the construction to be done without impacting traffic on the road.” As for potential problems with landowners on the west side of U.S. 85, Brong didn’t anticipate the necessary work to encroach on

property lines. “We expect the work to be along the CDOT right of way,” Brong said. “Our work wouldn’t be on anyone’s property line. The fact that CDOT is a partner? That’s a big win. Negotiations with each of the property owners could be very difficult.” The plan is to have about 60 percent of the design work done by June. Groundbreaking is set for June 2023, and the deadline to complete the repairs is the summer of 2024. The city and Metro have an unsigned contract as of Jan. 11. The only thing left was a potential cost. Council couldn’t make a decision

on the contract Jan. 11 because of the format of the meeting. Start the discussions Council also bandied about the idea of moving its meeting times for town halls and business meetings to 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Council’s one question had to do with timing – specifically for those who finish their workday at 5 p.m., then go home and eat dinner and then return to City Hall for a 6 p.m. forum. Council also broached the subject of redistricting. The idea is to create wards of equal socio-economic and ethnic qualities. “We have some wards that are unequal,” Mayor Zo Stieber said.

James announces county commissioner re-election bid STAFF REPORT

Weld County Commissioner Scott James wants to keep his job as the representative from District 2 on the commission. He announced his re-election bid last week. “Weld County has always stood for what is right,” James said in a press statemet. “People here know and respect the Western way of individualism, determination, perseverance and hard work. With grit and tenacity, we work together, and we respect one another. We don’t need

to be told what to do because we instinctively know what’s right.” James thinks that philosophy has come under attack of late. “Heavy-handed regulators in Denver and Boulder think they know what’s better for our county than we James do. Big government, bureaucracy-laden solutions are being forced on Weld County in a one-size-fits-all fashion,” James said in his re-election statement. “They don’t understand

Weld, Women’s Wellness Connection offer cancer tests January is Cervical Cancer Awareness month BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNTYMEDIA.COM

Women’s Wellness Connection and the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment will offer free cervical cancer screenings for women ages 21-64, according to a press release. “Cervical cancer usually doesn’t have any signs or symptoms,” said Michelle Delgado, WCDPHE Women’s Wellness Connection Outreach Worker. “So, a routine Pap test will tell you if you have a problem.” Women that are eligible for a free screening must earn less the 250% of the federal poverty level, have no health insurance or preventive care with their health insurance provider or be unable to pay the deductibles or copays. “My role is to inform the community about the free screening. It is funded by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment which has been around for over 30-years. A lot of people don’t know about its free

screenings,” said Delgado. About 14,480 people are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the United States every year and about 4,290 people die from the disease. Its survival rate 66.3% if found early with a five-year survival rate of 71.4% according to officials. According to officials, Latinas and African Americans are at higher risk of developing cervical cancer with a higher death rate. Also, social, economic, and environmental impacts may contribute to a woman not being able to afford regular pap tests. “Cervical Cancer Awareness Month is a great time to remind community members that these tests could be the difference between life and death,” said Delgado. “Women’s Wellness Connection offers free screenings. I urge everyone to get screened, even if they have not been able to afford these tests before.” For information on the WCDPHE’s Women’s Wellness Connection program visit, https://www.weldgov.com/ Government/Departments/ Health-and-Environment/ Health-Services/SexualHealth/Womens-WellnessConnection-WISEWOMAN. Or call 970-400-2400.

our unique challenges. They don’t understand our businesses. Most of all, they don’t understand who we are. I want to continue to fight for what is right For Weld.” James, the recently elected chairman of the commission, cited his accomplishments in the press release. They include the creation of a county oil and gas energy department, a memorandum of understanding with the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission that honored the county’s “siting and land use decisions” concerning oil and gas exploration and an update

of the county’s comprehensive plan and zoning codes. He also voted to approve an airquality monitoring network and works with the Colorado State University College of Agriculture to identify proactive means of addressing greenhouse gasses. “Under James’ leadership, Weld continues to be one of the nation’s most fiscally responsible counties with no debt, no county sales tax, cash-funded capital plans and adequate cash reserves,” the statement said.

State offers free radon tests for homeowners BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Governor Polis declared January as the national radon action month so Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment is offering one per household free radon test according to a press release. “It does not matter how new or old the house is or what type of foundation it has, all homes should be tested. A radon mitigation system can be installed that will decrease the levels of radon in your home,” said Chrystine Kelley, Radon Program Manager Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency concluded that over 20,000 lung cancer death

per year was caused by long-term radon exposure. It is also the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers and smokers. Radon breaks down into radioactive particles that are inhaled. It can damage the DNA-sensitive lung cells causing cancerous cells. Radon is a breakdown of Uranium that is found in rock formations, soil, and water. The radon is odorless, colorless, and is a radioactive gas that seeps up from the ground into the air of your home through cracks and gaps in the foundation, according to officials. Since radon forms naturally in the soil and due to the geology of Colorado about 50% of homes have high levels of radon than the national average, according to officials. New homes can be built

with a system in place to test for radon and fan can be added. A system can be added to existing homes with a fan. Also, the Colorado Department of Public Health is providing financial assistance for lowincome households up to $1,500 for help with radon mitigation to reduce or seal the gas concentrations in the home or from the water supply. Testing is easy by a home inspector to request a free radon test go to aelabs.com/weld. For a list of certified by the state, radon contractors go to: https:// certifiedradonpros.org/ co.html. For financial assistance visit: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/low-income-radon-mitigation-assistance. Or for more information about radon mitigation call 970-400-2226.

CORRECTION In the Jan. 13 issue of the Fort Lupton Press, we incorrectly identified Taylor Fells’

college softball coach at Bluefield State College. His name is Rocky Stinson. We regret the error

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Fort Lupton High School Honor Roll BY STAFF REPORT SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Semester 1 A (3.5 grade point average or higher) Sierra Acuna, Jesus Albarran, Dany Alvarez, Bryce Andrews, Yaletzy Arevalo Padilla, Daniela Arredondo Moncada, Lillyanna Austin, Omar Barron, Oscar Becerra Ortega, Sarai Benitez. Stephanie Botello, Yenesis Botello, Gracie Brucato, Maya Bryant, Marcus Bucher, Conor Calzia, Valencia Camacho-Barron, Kimberley Campbell, Robert Campbell, Alejandro Campos-Cuenca. Diana Cano Villela, Jaime Carbajal, Yoselin Carbajal, Joanne Cardenas, Miguel Carrillo Pineda, Melody Castillo Fuentes, Meredith Castillo Fuentes, Gabriel Chavez, Javier Chavez, Alissa Clark. Jairo Compean, Jessica Davila Cortez, Gabriella DeHerrera-Calderon, Jaedyn DeLeon, Kayden Derbigny, Jose Diaz, Ashley Diaz Tellez, Sarai Dimas Ramirez, Melany Escobedo, Jessica Farfan-PadilIa. Payton Faulhaber, Serayna Lefforge, Victor Leyva Gamez, Emil, o Lezama, Carlos Limones, Emanuel Lira, Jared Lira, Emely Lopez, Quintan Lopez, Jennifer Lucero. Janae Lujan, Mia Lujan, Aldo Luna, Samantha Luna

Gonzalez, Ravyn Maggart, Savanah Mallory, Alayna Martin, Anthony Martinez, Anayely Martinez Herrera, Anais Medina. Diego Medina, Jayden Medina, Jaylynn Medina, Areli Mercado Licea, Reagan Mewbourn, Alan Millan, Conner Moll, Mia Mollendor, Diana Moncada, Yaxeli Montes. Elianna Morales, Kassandra Morales, Natalia Moreno, Rylan Nash, Rebecca Nicodemus, Vianney Ocampo Zapien, Alondra Olivas, Lorely Olivas Garfio, Odilon Olivas Prieto, Victoria Ortiz. Jimena Payan Villa, Jaben Payment, Reyez Perez Faudoa, Taylor Fells, Esmeralda Fernandez Cabral, Maricheli Figueroa, Ana Flores Sanchez, Naydelin Flores-Romero, Moiseis Fuentes Grijalva, Katelyn Garcia. Micaela Garcia, Reygan Garcia, Jonathan Garcia

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Douglas County by 480%,” Tri-County said in the Jan. 5 release. In addition, COVID test-positivity rates are also at record levels, greater than 25% in each county, according to the release, referring to the percentage of tests that come back positive. “Although hospitalization rates have not risen as much thus far, hospital capacity in our counties and region remains critically tight,” the

Sarmiento, Jonathan GarciaZavala, Misael Garfio Rodarte, Nayeli Gasca Torres, Paige Gibbs, Lashya Gonzales, Nevaeh Gonzales, Jesus Gonzalez Zavala. Angela Guerra biosdado, Ibeth Guerra Perez, Enecia Gurule, Giuliana Gutierrez Chavez, Trisha Hammen, Kameron Hembury, Ariana Hernandez, Isabelle Hernandez-Garcia, Anthony Herrera Perez, Aaliyah Hidalgo. Brandi Horton, Evangline Horton, Genevieve Hunt, Mandy Hussion, Ulises Jacobo-Mata, David Jimenez Meraz, Carmen Jones, Jeffrey Kappetmann, Trinity Kirschenman, Juan Lagunas. Yasmin Landa Carbajal, Angelez Lara, Hannah Lechleitner, Apolonia Lechnir, Melody Lee, Julyssa Perez Montalvo, Yareli Quezada, Melisa Quintero Almanza, Joseph Quiroz Hernandez,

release added. Omicron has rapidly become the dominant variant, now making up virtually 100% of Colorado COVID-19 cases, the release said, citing state data. “The highly infectious nature of this variant means that this wave could be shorter but also more severe than prior waves,” the school of public health’s statement said. “We are most concerned about unvaccinated and immunocompromised individuals, who face the greatest risk of severe COVID-19 due to Omicron infection.” Tri-County Health urged getting

Amitza Ramirez Becerra. Yazira Ramirez Becerra, Alondra Retana, Yunuen Reyes, Layanna Reyna, Samantha Rivera Gonzales, Luis Rocha De La O, Ivan Rodriguez Gonzales, Isaac Rodriguez, Andrea Sanchez, Rylea Sarazen. Zariyah Sauceda, Mariana Sera-Chavez, Janisa Shaffer, Jennifer Silva Garcia, Giselle Sixtos Quiroz, Jasmine Tapia, Kaidyn Taylor, Gregory Terry, Kirra Thomas, Skye Thyfault. Anayah Urbina, Dayjah Urbina, Julissa Valdez, Valeria Varela, Alonso Velasquez, Dafne Veloz-Contreras, Michelle Venzor Anguiano, Isabella Villarini Landry, Izak Villela, Marilyn Wratislaw. Semester 1 B (grade point averages of 3.0 to 3.49) Gizell Adame, William Alvarado, Alondra AntunezBello, Jazmin Aranda, Guadalupe Arteaga Garcia, Ashley Barrera Perez, Deborah Bueno-Martinez, Jantelle Camacho Perez, Melanie Canale, Christina Carroll. Eddie Castillo Cordova, Justina Castro, Samantha Castro Pena, Alexa Caudillo, Zaylee Chavez, Zayra Chavez, Perla Chico Heredia, Taelyn Clark, Eva Cordova, Eleno De La Torre-Luna. Douglas Decker, Jeremy DeLeon, Vincent Delmore, Isabel Diaz Tellez, Maria Escoto Vera, McKaila Foster,

a COVID-19 vaccine, or a booster for those who have had the initial shots, as soon as possible. “It is increasingly clear that boosters are critical to optimize protection against the Omicron variant, with estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that protection may (now) be no better than 35% after two doses in contrast to 75% after a booster,” Tri-County said in the release. New variants have affected the effectiveness of the initial vaccine shots. The longer the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the higher the likelihood of new variants emerging.

Citlaly Garcia Alvarez, Yareli Gasca Torres, Adriana Gonzales, Claudia Gonzalez. Noah Greenemeier, Royce Guerrero, Edgar Hernandez, Janet Hernandez, Aritza Hernandez Martinez, Gaberiel Hulsing, Conor Jackel, Di’onna Jacobo, Jose Jaquez, Mario Jimenez. Marisol Lazalde, Emilio Leon Olivares, Justin Leyba, Salvador Lopez Castro, Deyanire Lopez, Miguel Lopez, Estevan Lozano, Efren Lozoya, James Lucero, Adrian Madera- Aguirre. Nidia Mandujano Castro, Alexander Marquez, Alexavier Marquez, Annatoria Medina, Zitiali Mendoza Chavez, Sadi Molina-Solis, Ana Morales Cisneros, Ahron Naukam, Ashley Nunez Montes, Aaron Ortega Alvarez. Julian Padilla, Alexa Perez Nava, Emily Pliego Albarran, Allie Reese, Abigail Retana, David Retana Guerra, Kimberly Rivera, David Rocha Lobatos, Roman Rodriguez, Brandan Ruiz. Isabell Sailas, Angel Salas, Elena Sanchez-Holguin, Kathryn Sanders, Manuel Sandoval, Devin Schultz, Jason Shaffer, Benjamin Sibanda, William Sibanda, Julian Suarezmar. Zarion Swaney, Hunter VanHorne, Axe I Venzor Anguiano, Isaiah Villela, Emily Weller,ZacharyWintermeyer, Lilianah Zavala, Nancy Zavala.

“Most importantly, fully up-todate vaccines remain the most critical public health measure to protect people from COVID-19, (to) slow transmission, reduce the likelihood of new variants emerging and prevent serious illness, hospitalizations and death,” the agency continued. As of Jan. 1, over 75% of individuals 12 and older have received initial doses of vaccines in Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties, although only 40% to 50% of those who are currently eligible for boosters have received them, according to TriCounty.

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Blood supplies running low Donations are needed now in all regions BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The American Red Cross has been sending up the red flag, stressing that there is a nationwide blood shortage and Colorado is no different. In fact, along the Front Range, hospitals are managing but are one major tragedy away from danger. Dr. Kyle Annen, director of tansfusion services and patient blood management for Children’s Hospital Colorado, said their blood supplies are not as low as those being reported by the American Red Cross and Vitalant, a national independent, nonprofit blood services provider. “We definitely have lower supplies than normal,” Annen said. “But we are one bad emergency away from getting into some real trouble.” Annen said CHC, which has hospitals along the Front Range and throughout the state, has been lucky to keep a flow of regular donors, but she is getting more concerned as the omicron variant of COVID continues to spread. “It is not today or tomorrow that I worry about,” Annen said. “I worry about our supplies in the next few weeks. As omicron continues to hit us, we are going to start getting in trouble. It really is not just about to-

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day, we have to keep blood supplies stable for the future.” Caitlin Ballenger, the American Red Cross regional communications manager for Colorado and Wyoming, said while the national organization does not directly collect blood in the state, they do provide blood to 11 hospitals in Colorado, including Denver Health, Swedish Medical Center and the University of Colorado Hospital. In total, the American Red Cross supplies 40% of the nation’s blood, Ballenger said. Because of the continued shortage, Ballenger said the American Red Cross has had to limit blood product distributions to hospitals. At times, as much as one-quarter of hospital blood needs are not being met, she said. “Seasonal blood shortages are not uncommon in the U.S., however, what makes this situation unique is the many compounding factors (COVID-19, severe winter weather, supply chain and staffing challenges, and holidays) at play,” Ballenger said. “These challenges have resulted in the lowest national blood inventories in more than a decade. What is even more challenging at this time is that the blood supply levels have remained at historically low levels for now nearly four months.” Vitalant, with nine Colorado blood donation centers, is also seeing a continued decrease in blood supplies. The national program also hosts blood drives throughout

the region, including through partnerships with organizations such as the Highlands Ranch Community Association. Brooke Way, communications manager for Vitalant, said there are several contributing factors that have led to the nationwide shortage of blood. In 2020 and 2021, Way said Vitalant was forced to canceled 500 bloods drives due to COVID and, like other industries, staff shortages. “We are not trying to make up for all those lost units we could have collected,” Way said. In Colorado, Vitalant blood supplies matter because they provide units to more than 75 hospitals statewide, including Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree. Linda Watson, the hospital’s VP of marketing and public affairs, said they work directly with Vitalant to host quarterly blood drives, including an upcoming event on Feb. 16. Watson said they are getting plenty of participation in the drives, noting that they had a full slate of donors for the Jan. 10 drive they recently held. However, while blood drives do help replenish supplies, Annen said they do not always result in the type of blood hospitals need most. Type O blood is needed the most, she said. In recent weeks, Ballenger said the Red Cross has had less than a one-day supply of type O blood and platelets — critical blood products

for those in need. The general standard, Ballenger explained, is to have a five-day supply of all blood types on hand at all times. “The Red Cross works with hospitals around the-clock to help meet the needs of patients, but blood product distributions to hospitals are currently outpacing the number of blood donations coming in,” Ballenger said. “More donations are needed now, especially platelet and type O, which is the most needed blood group by hospitals.” To donate blood, Annen said residents do not have to wait for a special blood drive. Hospitals and donation centers throughout the Denver metro area can collect blood regularly throughout the year.

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o, we stopped doing what we needed to stop doing. And we started new and better activities and positively rewarding habits with an understanding of how important it is to build and maintain momentum in order to achieve success, exceeding our goals and dreams. And then we hit the wall. What happens when we hit the wall? A dominant and driven attitude would have us think that we can just push through the obstacle, get it out of the way, just break through that wall when we hit it. Speaking from personal experience, I have tried this approach, and far too often I found myself bouncing off the wall and staring up at the ceiling. The variable in this is the wall. What kind of wall are we talking about? Is it a very tall wall that cannot be scaled? Is it a steel reinforced wall, the kind that hospitals build around radiology departments? Is it a cinderblock wall, the kind of wall we see in schools or military bases? Is it a sheetrock wall? And if we want to run through it, we just

have to choose our spot carefully, so we miss running into the beams. Or is it an imaginary wall, a wall we have created in our mind, a self-imposed barrier to success. Persistence is absolutely a key factor when we Michael Norton think about achieving success. Those things we want most are those that usually take time or are achieved over time. Quick wins are great and fuel the fire and passion to continue, but those medium size goals and big dreams take time. And over time we will run into obstacles or at least speed bumps along the way. And staying with it in the face of adversity makes all the difference. Persistence also is more than just pushing through. As noted above, there are walls that we just can’t push or break through, no matter how persistent we are, and regardless of how physically strong we

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become. Persistence also means tapping into our emotional and mental strengths. These are extremely helpful to push through and work through those self-imposed walls and barriers. And leaning into and onto our emotional and mental strengths are vital to working our way through those tall, steel, cinderblock walls of life too. A few years ago, I was skiing the trees in Beaver Creek, Colorado. It was a beautiful blue sky day and we had found a great little aspen glade with fresh snow. It wasn’t a very tight patch of trees, there was plenty of room to pick our way through and bounce through the snow. That was the idea until I missed a turn and instead of bouncing through the snow, I found myself hip-checking an aspen tree and bouncing backwards. I found out the hard way that mature aspen trees do not yield to 200-pound skiers. And tall, steel reinforced and cinderblock walls don’t yield to us just because we are persistent. We need strategy, we need a workaround, and we need more than someone

telling us to “Just do it.” Yes, that T does work sometimes, and when it does, we are back on our way. When a pep talk or strong words of encouragement aren’t enough to do the trick, we have to stick with it in a different way, looking at how we can be smarter in our persistence. How we can go deeper into our emotional resources to conquer and overcome whatever it is that is in front of, standing between where we are today and where we want to be tomorrow. What’s standing in your way? Is it a problem, a challenge, a very real and reinforced wall? Or is it a limiting belief, imaginary wall, or self-imposed barrier to success? I would love to hear your story of being more than just persistent at mnorton@tramazing.com. When we can use more than just our muscle and strength to push through, 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.

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shorten with cell division and thus with age, as well as with a variety of lifestyle factors, stresses, and environmental exposures. In 2020, marking a new era of human space exploration, the first commercial rocket, SpaceX Falcon 9, launched NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley from U.S. soil in the Crew Dragon spacecraft to the ISS, and then returned safely to Earth for reuse. In 2021 we witnessed the first all-civilian mission to orbit (three days), Inspiration4 operated by SpaceX, as well as William Shatner blasting off on a Blue Origin Rocket — the 90-year-old “Captain Kirk” setting a record as the oldest person to fly in space (10 minutes). As the number and diversity of space travelers — and even space tourists — increases in the coming years, a better understanding of how spaceflight affects human health is essential to maintaining individual astronaut performance and health during, and improving disease and aging trajectories following, future exploration missions. It’s an exciting time for “Trekkies” and earthlings alike — to go where none have gone before, and to live long and prosper along the way. NASA and its commercial partners

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Colorado’s 2022 legislative session under way A guide to getting involved BY SANDRA FISH COLORADO SUN

Colorado’s legislature passes bills with the potential to affect every Coloradan, often in ways deeper and more immediate than changes approved by Congress. School funding, health insurance, transportation, criminal justice, tax policy and a range of other issues and programs come under the scope of the Colorado General Assembly, which officially started the 2022 session on Jan. 12. One hundred lawmakers — 65 rep-

resentatives and 35 senators — will work for 120 days through May 11. Democrats are in control with a 4124 margin in the House and a 20-15 advantage in the Senate in addition to holding the governor’s office. As part of The Colorado Sun’s Capitol Sunlight project, which aims to explain state government to Coloradans, we put together this brief guide on how the legislature works and what you can do to influence and stay up-to-date with the process: There is a lot of legislation Lawmakers are supposed to introduce only five bills each, but there are often exceptions. In the past 10 years, the number of measures in-

troduced ranged from 545 in 2012 to 721 in 2018, indicating that plenty of representatives and senators don’t follow the limit. About 63% of the bills introduced in the past 10 years were signed into law, with nearly 81% of 2020’s 623 introduced bills being enacted. But before a bill becomes a law and impacts your life, it goes through a lengthy and often complex process, with several opportunities for the public to follow along, offer their input and contact their lawmakers. How bills move through the legislature A bill becomes public once its title is read on the House or Senate

floor, at which point it’s assigned to a committee. The legislature lists bills as they’re introduced, along with information on where they’re at in the process and votes cast for or against them, on its website, leg. colorado.gov. Unlike in Congress and other state legislatures, every bill that’s introduced gets at least one committee hearing where members of the public may offer input. If you’re interested in following a particular measure, the web page for each piece of legislation includes a schedule for when and where it is set to be debated. SEE LEGISLATURE, P13

The biggest lines from Polis’ 2022 State of the State address Governor discusses focus on saving people money and reducing crime BY JESSE PAUL AND DANIEL DUCASSI COLORADO SUN

Gov. Jared Polis on Jan. 13, delivered the final State of the State address of his first term, focusing mostly on the ways in which his administration and fellow Democrats plan to drive down the cost of living in Colorado.

Polis also discussed his plans to combat rising crime and gaps in children’s mental health care, while briefly delving into his climate and environmental priorities. Here are the biggest lines from Polis’ speech along with an examination of why they are so notable: 1. “If it isn’t clear, saving Coloradans money and keeping our state affordable is my top priority this session.” About a third of the governor’s speech was spent on ways he feels he has or can save Coloradans money. That tracks with what Democratic

leadership at the Capitol focused on Jan. 12 as the lawmaking term began. House Speaker Alec Garnett said affordability was also his top issue at the Capitol this year. It makes political sense. Polling has shown Democrats’ numbers slumping across the nation amid rising inflation. Members of both major parties say they hear from voters that the cost of living is a topof-mind issue. “We promise to use every single tool at our disposal to save hardworking Coloradans the money you need to live the life you want,” Polis

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WeldCo, South Dakota authorities seeking fugitive STAFF REPORT

Weld County sheriff’s deputies are searching for a South Dakota who left a traffic stop in Longmonton Jan. 5. The suspect is Dustin Daniel Staeffler, 40, of Rapid City. He has arrest warrants for first-degree burglary, assault, obstruction, intentional

damage to property and traffic offenses. The U.S. Marshals Service issued a separate warrant for selling amphetamines. Sheriff’s office spokesman Joe Moylan said deputies stopped a minivan near state Highway 119 and Turner Boulevard Jan. 5. The driver was Staeffler’s wife, Brook Dawn Staeffler, 36, also of Rapid City. Au-

thorities arrested her on a separate federal warrant. She’s in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service. “During the initial contact, a man (later identified as Dustin Staeffler) exited the vehicle and refused to identify himself as he left the scene,” Moylan said. “Deputies and local law enforcement agencies searched the area but were unable to

locate the wanted fugitive.” Dustin Staeffler is described as a male white with blond hair and blue eyes. He’s 6 feet tall and weighs 180 pounds and was last seen wearing a black baseball hat with red lettering, blue jeans and a black Carhartt jacket. Call Deputy Gretchen Meyers at 970 400-4196.

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.

Coffee group Fort Lupton’s weekly coffee group sessions are at 8 a.m. Wednesdays. Call 303-857-4200.

2801 Purcell St. Call 303-659-9700 or visit https://advurgent.com/locations/brighton/ Brighton Salud, 1860 E. Egbert St. Testing is available on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Call 303-6972583 or visit https://www.saludclinic.org/covid-testing Fort Lupton Salud, 1115 Second St. Testing is available on Tuesday and Thursday. Call 303-697-2583 or visit https://www.saludclinic.org/covidtesting

BRIEFS RE-8 continues policy updates The Weld Re-8 school board continued to update its policy manuals during a Jan. 13 workshop. The board didn’t make decisions on such items as gender identity expression, sexual contact by an educator, state minimum wage clarification and administration of medications. The board has been updating these and other policies for several months. “It’s all part of the policy manual overhaul,” Re-8 Superintendent Alan Kaylor said. “It should be complete tonight (Jan. 13) and adopted on Jan. 27.” This is the first time the district has updated its policy manual. “We needed to revise and review policies that are now current as new ones are created through CASB (the Colorado Association of School Boards),” Kaylor said. Wine tasting The Fort Lupton Recreation Center, 203 S. Harrison Ave., will host a wine tasting at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28. Uruguay is the featured country for the event. Cost is $40 per person. Call 303-857-4200. ONGOING ‘Discover Exoplanets: The search for alien worlds’ The Fort Lupton Museum’s latest exhibition, “Discover Exoplanets: The Search for Alien Worlds” will continue through March 5 at 453 First St. It is a national traveling exhibition exploring the world of space and astronomy. The exhibition covers topics such as the search for habitable worlds beyond our solar system, how NASA scientists are searching for these worlds and how they may be like our own planet. Call 303-857-1634. Donation time The Fort Lupton Food & Clothing Bank is asking for donations of canned fruits and nuts, varieties of dry pasta and pasta dinners, peanut butter and canned meat such as tuna (including the pouches). 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.

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-fora-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.

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. Warm Line up and running Community Reach Center is offering a Warm Line (303-2806602) for those who want to talk to mental-health professionals about anxiety, lack of sleep and strained relationships, among other topics. The professionals can facilitate referrals to other programs for assistance. The line is not for crisis intervention. Those feeling unsafe or suicidal should call Colorado Crisis Services (1-844-493-8255) or text 38255 or visit the Behavioral Urgent Care Center, 2551 W. 84th Ave., Westminster. Also, the center’s COVID-19 Heroes Program is set up to assist healthcare workers during the pandemic. Those who live or work in Adams County can receive up to six free counseling sessions. Use the Warm Line for support and free counseling. Brighton’s community intake location is at 1850 E. Egbert St., on the second floor. It’s open from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesdays. Here’s a list of locations where you can receive a test for COVID-19: Brighton Advanced Urgent Care,

Alcoholics Anonymous The Brighton chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 147 S. Second Place. Meeting times are 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sundays, noon and 7:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 6 p.m. Thursdays and 9 p.m. Fridays. Call 303-659-9953 or visit www. brighton1aa.org.

Volunteers needed Qualified Listeners needs volunteers to drive veterans to and from appointments, run errands for veterans who cannot get out, handyman services, help administer veteran and family resource guide inventory in local libraries and veterans to be trained to become qualified listeners. Visit qualifiedlisteners.org/volunteerapp and fill out the form or call 720-600-0860.

Eagle Express rides Barr Lake State Park will offer virtual rides aboard the Eagle Express. Join Ranger Michelle and her friends as they read a story about our natural world that is sure to entertain your preschooler while teaching them about plants, animals and our planet. Call 303-659-6005. Storytime Barr Lake State Park’s storytime program goes virtual this year. Rangers will read stories about the natural world. Call 303-659-6005 with questions. The South Platte Valley Historical Park will be reopening for public visitation on May 3, 2021. The hours the park will be open are from 10:00 till 4:00 on Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, check our website, www. spvhs.org or call 303-857-1710. Help for vets Qualified Listeners, a veteran and family resource hub serving northern Colorado and southern Wyoming, has several power chairs, power scooters and electric wheelchairs available. The VA offers urgent care services to eligible veterans, both at VA medical facilities or at several in-network urgent care clinics that are closer to home. To find the closest facility to you visit www.va.gov/find-locations or call 720-600-0860.

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FLHS tabs Bergquist as new baseball coach BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

With promises of lessons on hard work, self-pride and a way to “strike out properly,” Ted Bergquist met some of his new Fort Lupton High School baseball players Jan. 13. He replaces Cory Miller, who coached the Bluedevils last spring. Athletic director Cora Lanter said she met Bergquist while he was officiating a basketball game. “He coaches kids. He coaches coaches,” Lanter said. “He’s got a lot of connections. He’ll be a positive influence for our kids. I was fortunate to have a conversation with him and get him to apply.” Bergquist prepped at Rocky Mountain High School spent most of his playing career on the mound. After his career ended, Bergquist was the recruiting coordinator and coached both basketball and baseball at

Colorado Northwestern Community College in Rangely. He said there is “no special sauce” for success, save for hard work. “You have to work for everything in your career,” Bergquist told the audience. “The three best games I’ve ever been involved in .. we lost all three – were scores of 2-1, 5-4 and 6-5. That happens. I know what every coach knows, and every coach knows what I know. I also know it’s about work.” Bergquist cited an example of a former player who was the 12thfastest runner on his team. “I told him he should go out for cross country,” Bergquist said. “When baseball practice started, he was the second-fastest runner. There is no secret sauce. What you are willing to put in, you will get out.” As is the case with a lot of schools, Fort Lupton’s teams have to share athletes among programs. Bergquist

said college coaches tend to prefer two-sport athletes. “I have no problems with twosport athletes,” he told the audience. “If you’re in two sports, you’re using different muscle groups. If you’re in two sports, take care of your other sport.” Bergquist coached the Fort Collins GOJOs American Legion team. Bergquist was an umpire for 23 years – he reached the AAA level of the major leagues (the Pacific Coast League, specifically) -- and was one of the umpires for the high-school All-American game at Coors Field this summer. He trains umpires before they sign on with the Colorado High School Activities Association. Bergquist installed three rules – be on time, give 100 percent effort on and off the field, in the classroom and the community and respect the game. “Some teams will lead by 15 runs,

steal second, steal third and go ahead by 16 runs. That’s not how you play the game,” Bergquist said. “Respect the game. I will put in a drill about how to strike out properly. Put the bat under your shoulder, go back to the dugout and then we’ll be mad.” Bergquist lives in Fort Collins. “But I want to be here,” he told his team. “I hope we can put together a baseball weight-lifting class. If we work some in December, we’re ahead of everyone else.” The first practice is Feb. 28. Bergquist planned an informal workout session for 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20. The first game is March 10. The season schedule – a full 23 games as of last week, Lanter said – includes a two-day, four-game overnight trip to Pueblo in mid-March. Bergquist is looking for sponsorships and other fundraising opportunities. If interested, call 720-2074948.

Winter Sports Calendar BY STAFF REPORT

Fort Lupton High School Boys basketball Team score on left, Opponent and their score 44, *Wiggins, 48 53, *Valley, 44 54, *Platte Valley, 57 57, **Stargate School (OT), 56 57, **Bennett, 44 42, **Lutheran, 50 54 Jefferson Academy, 47 53 Brush 49 56 @Estes Park 37 Upcoming games Jan. 20: @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: @Thornton, 6:30 p.m.

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42, Golden, , 6 36, Platte Valley, 9 30, Severance, 15 Jan. 8, @Bennett tournament Jan. 12, Chatfield, 6 p.m. Upcoming games Jan. 14-15, MLK girls tournament Jan. 20, @Riverdale Ridge, 6 p.m. Jan. 24, Mead, 6 p.m. Jan. 27, @Northridge, 6 p.m. Frederick High School Boys basketball Team score on left, Opponent and their score 57, @Centaurus, 64 71, *Pueblo East, 40 74, *Thomas Jefferson, 68 83, *Sierra, , 45 53 @Longmont 51, 41, Silver Creek, 58 76, @Skyline, 56 57, **Green Mountain (OT), 63 SEE CALENDAR, P11

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S P O R T S SCORECARD Fort Lupton High School Boys basketball Fort Lupton downed Brush 53-49 in Fort Lupton Jan. 10. Stats were not available for either team. The Bluedevils won their third straight game, a 56-37 win at Estes Park Jan. 11. Collin Reetz led the Bobcats wtih nine points. Brysen Long was next with six. No stats were available for the Bluedevils. Girls basketball Abraham Lincoln downed Fort Lupton 26-19 in Denver Jan. 11. No stats were available for either team. Girls wrestling Chatfield beat Fort Lupton 39-12 Jan. 12. Alexia Buschman won her contested match at 161 pounds. Gizell Adame won her 185-pound match by forfeit. FLHS took part in a two-day, Martin Luther King Jr. tournament in Grand Junction. The Bluedevils took fourth in the team tournament Jan. 14 and followed that with a third-place showing in the second-day tournament. Overall, Rylee Balcazar was first among 105-pounders. AngelRae

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79, Harrison, 65 68 @Thompson Valley 58 88 Berthoud 40 Upcoming games 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 *- D’Evelyn/Golden Preview Classic ** - Ball Arena Denver Girls basketball Team score on left, Opponent and their score 63, @Centaurus 57 47, Mead, 58 80, *Mountain Range, 34 32, *George Washington, 72

Gasca was first at 215 pounds. Samantha Luna was third at 136 pounds. Lashya Tijerina finished fourth at 127 pounds/ Fifth-place honors went to Anastyn Livesay (161 pounds) and Katie Hunt (127 pounds). Danya Almaral was sixth at 147 pounds, and Alexia Buschman was sixth at 161 pounds. The Bluedevils also recorded 14 pins in a total of 16 minutes 52 sesconds, tops for the tournament. The secondplace squad had a dozen pins in almost 21 1/2 minutes. Boys wrestling AURORA -- Fort Lupton finished here at the Armandpo Rodriguez Memorial Tourney at Eaglecrest High School. D’mitri Garza Alarcon 138 pounds) and William Alvarado (152) won individual titles. Kaidyn Taylor was second at 132 pounds. Isaac Rodriguez was third at 160 pounds. Donovan Birmingham was fourth at 106 pounds. Alex Mata turned in a fourth-place finish at 182 pounds. Greg Terry was sixth at 152 pounds. Danny Rodriguez was sesventh among 145-pounders. 58, *Thomas Jefferson, 48 78, @Skyline , 41 76, Silver Creek, 49 66 @Harrison 24 51 Thompson Valley, 58 33 Berthoud, 54 63 @Mountain View 56 43 @Ralston Valley 63 Upcoming games 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 *Centaurus tournament Girls swimming Team score on left, Opponent and their score 67, @Eaton, 113 42, @Thompson Valley, 137 88, @Rangeview, 225 6th All St. Vrain City meet Upcoming games Jan. 25: @Berthoud, 4:30 p.m. Jan. 27: @Brighton, 5 p.m.

FLHS was second in the team standings. Frederick High School Wrestling Frederick’s Tristan Dean took second place among 113-pounders at the Frederick Warrior Invitational tournamenmt Jan. 15. Wyatt Schust was fourth at 138 poinds, and Adriane Vigil took fourth at 152 pounds. Nikolas Carrillo (106), Kayler Reed (132) and Alex Carrillo (126) place fifth. FHS was sixth in the team standings, four points behind fifth-place Strasburg High School. Frederick downed Niwot 47-33 in Frederick Jan. 13. On-mat winners for the Warriors were Ricardo Moreno (120 pounds), Alex Carrillo (126), Wyatt Schust (138), Rangel, Vigil and Adrian Casillas (170). Girls basketball Berthoud beat Frederick 54-33 on the Warriors’ floor Jan. 11. Ally Padilla led the Spartans with 22 points. Aidan Carr added a dozen. No stats were available for the Warriors.

Boys basketball Frederick’s boys team rolled past Berthoud 88-40 in Frederick Jan. 11. Luke Justice scored 21 points for the victors. Bruce Conover added 12, and Alex Sturn scored 11. No stats were available for Berthoud. Frederick won its second game of the week at Mountain View by a score of 66-55. Noah Phillips led the Mountain Lions with 14 poinbts. Corbyn Williams added 11. No stats were available for FHS.

Jan. 28-29: @Boulder County Invite Broomfield Community Center Feb. 4-5, Longs Peak League meet Loveland Wrestling Team score on left, Opponent and their score 36, Berthoud, 48 3-3 , @Fort Lupton dual tournament 18, Riverdale Ridge, 47 Dec. 17-18: @Weld Central tournament

Jan. 5: Mead: , 6:30 p.m. Jan. 8: @Niwot tournament Upcoming games Jan. 13: Niwot, 6:30 p.m. Upcoming games 6th: Warrior Invitational 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

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Each edition is filled with exclusive news, analysis and other behind-the-scenes information you won’t find anywhere else. If you’re interested in a particular issue area, such as education or health care, you might want to follow specific committees and their work. Committees in the House and the Senate typically meet at set times and days of the week in specific committee rooms, with the agendas published in advance. However, those agendas and schedules are subject to change. So, if you’re interested in a specific committee hearing, check the schedule at the end or beginning of the day. Once a bill passes committees Bills sometimes must clear multiple committees before they are advanced to a chamber floor. Once a measure reaches the full Senate or House, it must clear two votes to advance. The “second reading” of a bill is where the first vote is taken and it’s also where most debate occurs. Any lawmaker may offer floor amendments and speak for or against the policy. Typically, a voice vote is held on this initial passage. If a bill clears second reading, it heads to a third and final reading where the second vote is taken. The second vote must happen at least a day after second reading, though it may be delayed for strategic or logistical reasons. Typically, only amendments offering technical corrections are allowed at this point. Once the House or Senate approves a bill, it moves to the opposite chamber, where the same procedure — starting with a committee

How you can get involved There are plenty of ways for citizens to get involved in the legislative process: Participate in committee hearings. You may testify at committee hearings on specific bills either in person or via Zoom by signing up in advance. Note that speaking time may be limited if a large number of people are signed up to testify, so prepare to make your point in 3 minutes or so. Email or call your lawmaker. Lawmakers welcome input from constituents, though not when it’s threatening or laced with profanity. Consider contacting all the lawmakers on a committee considering the bill you’re interested in, said Senate Minority Leader Chris Holbert, a Douglas County Republican. Tips on how to communicate with your representative and senator Don’t know who your state representative or senator is? Look it up here by plugging in your address. Then find their contact info on this list. Visit the website at https://leg. colorado.gov/legislators. You might have a lobbyist. Are you a member of AARP, the League of Women Voters, Americans for Prosperity or another civic group? Does your business belong to a statelevel association? If so, you likely have someone lobbying lawmakers on your behalf. Such organizations typically establish positions on issues likely to come before the legislature, and may adjust their stances through the session as legislation changes. You don’t need to need to leave home to get involved Members of the public can always visit the Capitol and sit in committee rooms or the House and Senate gallery. But if you want to

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Democratic state lawmakers are responsible for rising consumer costs and find it ironic that they are now so focused on bringing them down. “He identified a lot of the right problems,” said state Rep. Colin Larson, a Ken Caryl Republican. “It’s just that he failed to acknowledge that he created them.” State Sen. Dominick Moreno, a Commerce City Democrat, worries that the governor’s proposals won’t benefit the right Coloradans. “I think the key is, how can we target assistance to the people that actually need it?” said Moreno, who is vice chairman of the legislature’s powerful Joint Budget Committee. “Some of the proposals I’m seeing are a lot more broad-based. It would provide relief to, frankly, businesses and folks that don’t need it, didn’t have any impact during this pandemic, maybe even made record income and profits throughout it.” Moreno said he wants to better tailor affordability measures to help “the people who need it the most: the low-income folks, the restaurants that were decimated during the pandemic.” 2. “Because our revenues as a state are strong, families will also receive a refund.” The governor celebrated how revenues exceeding the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights limit on government growth will mean Coloradans are forecast to get refund checks and an income tax reduction for the next

January 20, 2022 several years. That position clashes with some of his fellow Democrats, who are exploring how to keep some of the excess and direct it toward priorities such as education. It also bucks the general Democratic opposition to TABOR, a Republican mainstay in Colorado that liberals complain has led to fiscal issues in the state for nearly three decades. It was also interesting to hear Polis celebrate in his speech the 2020 passage of a ballot measure slashing Colorado’s income tax rate. The governor said the move “is saving families about $100 per year on average, while helping businesses hire more and pay more.” But most Democrats opposed the ballot measure. Another Republican-backed, income-tax-reduction measure is headed for the 2022 ballot. 3. “I’ve never been one to shy away from ambitious goals, which is why I want to spend the next five years making Colorado one of the top 10 safest states in the country.” The governor first introduced this objective last week during a Colorado Sun event ahead of the 2022 lawmaking term. It’s a lofty goal given that Polis says the state is in the middle of the national pack when it comes to the state’s crime rates. The objective is yet another nod to political realities heading into the November election, as Republicans accuse Democrats of being weak on crime. Senate Minority Leader Chris Holbert, R-Douglas County, said crime is just another area where Democrats are shifting their stance

to meet changing public perception. “They have pushed very hard to let people out of jail, out of prison, be softer on sentencing,” Holbert said. “Now, it seems like their focus is trying to, again, retreat from where they’ve been.” After Polis’ speech, the County Sheriffs of Colorado, Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police and Colorado Fraternal Order of Police released a joint statement thanking the governor for his focus on public safety but called on the legislature to focus on “sustainable, renewable funding.” 4. “Data and common sense tell us that preventing a crime does more to keep people safe than solving a crime after it’s committed.” This is an area where Democrats and Republicans disagree on how to tackle the crime wave in Colorado. While the GOP is pursuing some stiffer policies, Democrats want to invest in behavioral health and housing as ways to improve public safety. The idea is to create a social and economic environment where people are dissuaded from breaking the law. But there are some exceptions. “We also know that there are times when the swift arm of justice is the best solution,” Polis said, “which is why I look forward to legislation to strengthen penalties for drug dealers peddling fentanyl in our communities.” State Rep. Leslie Herod, a Denver Democrat who has worked extensively on criminal justice reform issues in Colorado in recent years, said she thinks the governor’s approach is correct.

“We can’t go back to the punitive policies of the 90s,” Herod said. “Instead, we need to prevent crimes of desperation before they happen, which means bringing down the cost of living, ensuring that people can live in their homes and feed their children. But we also need better trained officers and more mental health first responders in the field in our communities.” As for Republicans blaming Democrats for rising crime, “we know that that’s not true,” Herod said. “There’s not one single bill they could point to say that is what has caused crime to go up.” she said. “COVID or economic climate, depression and despair is the reason why crime is up. And we have to address that. This is not a political talking point. This is people’s lives.” 5. “Building safer, healthier communities also means improving our air quality and meeting the climate crisis head on.” The governor mentioned the word “climate” in his speech only three times. Environmental protesters outside of the Capitol, urging Polis to take more action to address climate change, could be heard throughout his speech. The activists held signs that spelled out the message, “OUT OF TIME.” Some fellow Democrats, like state Rep. Emily Sirota, a Denver Democrat, wanted to hear Polis focus on the issue more. “The state is literally on fire. The world is on fire,” she said. “There should be more attention paid to the climate emergency. I think that we can both do that and help save people money.”