Fort Lupton Press 072023

‘Groupthink’ hard for GOP legislator

State Rep. Gabe Evans recounts first term for Brighton breakfast group

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

If there’s one thing restaurant workers and owners don’t need, it’s more government regulation, according to Republican Colorado State Representative Gabe Evans.

“If anybody’s worked in the restaurant industry, with many people working shift work, requiring the business to post the schedule two weeks in advance for those industries (is unfair),” Evans told a group of Brighton residents July 12.

Evans was the featured guest at Mornings with Mayor Greg Mills July 12 at the Brighton Chamber of Commerce Train Depot. Mornings with the Mayor is a quarterly event that provides an opportunity for the community to spend some time with local government o cials and to nd out what’s going on with the city, get updates and ask questions.

In a special opportunity, Mayor Mills shared the stage with the freshman legislator.

“Today the chamber invited a special guest Gabe Evans (R), Colorado State Representative House District 48 who does a great job with the business community. e Colorado Chamber of Commerce has recognized him with an award,” said Yvette Martinez, City of Brighton Chamber community concierge.

Evans covers House District 48, which includes parts of Weld and Adams counties, including Brighton, Lochbuie, Fort Lupton, Todd Creek, and Platteville.

Health o cials warn of West Nile virus

BY TEDDY JACOBSEN TJACOBSEN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Weeks of heavy rainfall followed by a string of hot days, has health o cials in Adams County warning residents to be aware of mosquitoes. e weather has created perfect conditions for mosquitoes, some with the ability to transmit the potentially deadly West Nile virus.

e Adams County Health Department runs a mosquito trapping program in various parts of the county. From there, they identify mosquitoes that could carry the virus and run tests on them.

Evans won his rst term in Nov. 2022. He is a retired Army and National Guard veteran ying the UH60 Black Hawk helicopter. He also served with the Arvada police department.

Groupthink

Evans opened the meeting by recounting the legislative process and discussing house bills he worked on. He said he worked with the Colorado Restaurant Association to kill House Bill 1118 because it required restaurant workers to schedule two weeks’ vacation in advance with no changes. It just put too many requirements on restaurant workers and management.

“My group advocated against this particular piece of legislation by the Colorado Restaurant Association,” Evans said. “It would be a lot of restaurants out of business to hire sta .”

He also fought against a bill that would have required landlords to pay the tenant two to three months

of relocation assistance equivalent to the monthly rate if they chose not to renew a tenants’ lease.

“As a landlord, I will have to increase my rates if I have to pay my tenants whenever I don’t renew a lease, paying the equivalent of a quarter of the years of my income back to them so that they could relocate,” Evans said. “We were able to defeat that piece of legislation.”

Property taxes a concern

Art Biersvach with V10 Consulting, told Evans he worries about rising property taxes, saying he’s considering leaving the state.

“As citizens, we should get to debate or vote on this issue,” Biersvach said.

Evans said changes are beyond him, while he’s a member of the minority party.

“We have a saying the minority gets

Ferah Jaura, manager of the program, said that monitoring mosquitoes in this way is the county’s primary tool for warning the public about health risks.

So far, Jaura said the county has not tracked any mosquitoes carrying the virus.

However, the virus has been found in mosquitoes in Arapahoe, Boulder, Delta, Larimer and Weld counties, according to recent tests in each county.

West Nile is the most common mosquito-borne disease in the continental United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most of those who are infected don’t feel sick, but about one in ve people develop a fever and other symptoms. About one in 150 people become seriously ill and may die, according to the CDC.

Gabe Evans (R), Colorado State Representative House District 48 with Brighton Mayor Greg Mills and the community at the City of Brighton Chamber of Commerce.

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Fort Lupton is working on a Splash Park, but the city will need help from our local businesses and residents. If you’d like to sponsor the Splash Park and have your name engraved on the agstone sponsorship wall, contact Doug at dcook@fortluptonco.gov.

Platte Valley Medical Center earns recognition for breastfeeding program

Platte Valley Medical Center is one of 45 hospitals recognized by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment for e orts to promote breastfeeding and o er healthier food and beverage options through the Colorado Healthy Hospital Compact and Colorado BabyFriendly Hospital Collaborative.

e initiatives are part of the state’s work to promote healthy eating and active living to reduce rates of death and disease from chronic illness among Coloradans.

Platte Valley was recognized at the Gold Level for the Healthy Hospital Compact.

Learn more about the Colorado Healthy Hospital Compact and the Colorado Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative at cdphe.colorado.gov/ colorado-healthy-hospital-compact and at BreastfeedColorado.com.

Farm to Market tickets on sale

Tickets for Farm to Table, a fundraising event for the Platte Valley Medical Foundation scheduled for

Aug. 17 are on sale now.

e Foundation’s biennial fundraising campaign will bene t women’s health services to help women connect with the care they need throughout their adult years and to support area women who do not always prioritize their own health needs. e foundation hopes to raise $500,000 in the campaign cycle. ey conduct multiple fundraising e orts annually with Farm to Table as the largest event.

Farm to Table will be at 6 p.m. Aug. 17 on the hospital campus. Platte Valley Medical Center’s Chef Mike Anderson uses produce donated by area farmers to create a gourmet meal for about 450 guests.

e event garners so much support that it often sells out long before the date. is year, Muñoz reserved a block of tickets that are available to the public for $75 each. ey are available at https://ftt2023.cbo.io.

State youth council needs members

e Colorado legislature’s nonpartisan Colorado Youth Advisory Council has openings for new members across the state for the 2023-25 term.

e Youth Advisory Council is a statewide organization dedicated to youth-led civic service learning. Youth members lead policy committees that analyze issues and policies that impact youth across Colorado.

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Aims o ering drone degree at Windsor campus

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Drones are becoming big business and now Aims Community College is o ering a degree in ying them. Aims Community College at the Windsor Campus is o ering its rst Unmanned Aerial Systems Associate of Applied Science Degree this fall. It is the rst UAS degree provided in Colorado, and Aims is the 15th two-year college to o er a degree nationwide.

“Since 2021, Aims has o ered a UAS certi cate to prepare students to take the Federal Aviation Administration small Unmanned Aerial Systems certi cation exam and obtain the basic credentials to y drones professionally,” said Jake Marshall, UAS Chief Instructor Pilot in a written statement.

“ is new associate degree program takes things to the next level as this industry expands.,” he wrote. “It provides students with the basics of ying with professional-level drones and the ability to build and program their own drones.”

Marshall said the demand for

using UAS has increased over the years. e Unmanned Aircraft Systems Sciences program teaches students to operate and program them and helps them learn important information and FAA rules about piloting a drone.

Certi ed pilots are in demand, he said. e FAA predicts an average annual job growth rate of 24.7 percent. Market research shows an

estimated increase of 100,000 dronerelated jobs by 2025.

“ e annual average wage for a UAS operator is $80,000 per year,” he said. “ ere are some established companies, and new ones are starting every day. ey all need pilots to take their companies to the next level.”

e Aims program hopes to tap into that market.

“ e program cultivates opportunities for students to gain experience such as working on mapping construction sites for Weld County and lming regional television commercials,” ,” Marshall said. “Students are involved with some extracurricular projects beyond just the class we o er. We’re building up this case for the need and now we’re adding the classes to support all this.”

e Aims Community College

Windsor Campus’ new Gateway facility expected to open in January 2024. e new academic building will have a drone fabrication, design lab, takeo , and land pad.

“ is facility allows our students to design and build drones and test them. I believe that people who love technology, have an entrepreneurial spirit and are adaptable to change will thrive in a UAS career,” Marshall wrote. “You’re going to be a part of the pioneer stage of the industry. I want our students to be leaders and part of the next evolution of drones to accomplish our societal needs.” For more information on the drone classes, visit windsor@aims.edu or call (970) 339-6610.

Students learning how to operate and program a drone at the Aims Community College Windsor campus. COURTESY OF AIMS COMMUNITY COLLEGE WINDSOR CAMPUS

their say, and the majority gets their way,” Evans said.

He said state house Republicans are ghting attempts to water down or repeal Colorado’s Taxpayer Bill of Rights. ey failed to stop Proposition HH, which will be on the ballot in November. Proposition HH would raise the cap on state revenues, allowing government to keep more excess revenue before having to refund the money, under TABOR.

He promised to do better.

“We will have a better piece of legislation next year,” Evans said.

Evans said if voters approve in November, it will allow state and local governments to keep around $10 bil-

WEST NILE

irty-six cases have been reported to the CDC so far this year, none of them yet in Colorado. However, based on past trends, health o cials in the state believe cases will appear soon.

Last year, Colorado reported 206 total cases and 20 deaths in 2022. Of those, Adams County had 23 cases and 5 deaths, said Adams County En-

lion in refunds that should be going back to the citizens.

“Unfortunately it stinks to live in Colorado right now where the ruling majority isn’t really interested in providing meaningful property tax relief.”

Evans said he’d prefer to TABOR as it is and let residents keep getting their refunds.

“My party represents 46% of the voters. We weren’t even allowed to debate this down at the state capitol,” Evans said. “ ese measures came in last week with procedural rules that were implemented down at the state capitol that basically shut o debate. If we can’t debate this, and the governor wants it, and he’s got a supermajority and it’s going to get passed.”

Evans said it would negatively impact folks who did not get to have their voice represented in the legislature since opponents were not given the

vironmental Health Division Director Brian Hlavacek.

“We expect we will see some cases [this year],” Hlavacek said. “But we can’t predict the numbers.”

Jaura expects mosquito activity to rise towards the end of July into August. She said the time to take preventative measures is now. ere are countless ways to prevent mosquito populations from growing and spreading the virus, despite the rain this summer.

“Mosquitoes lay their eggs in stagnant water and require water to

time to argue the point.

“We recommended a two-year timeout, that doesn’t have to go to a vote of the people in November,” Evans said. “ at can be an e ect now and we ignore the 2022 valuation data everybody keeps paying property tax at the same rate they’ve been paying and then folks don’t have to leave the community.”.

Rachel Munoz, with Brighton JnR Insurance, said the state’s current high insurance rates will lead to people leaving the state and or to foreclosures.

“We have had an uninsured motorist problem here in Colorado, and now we’re going to increase that rate to 30% to 60%,” Munoz said. “With these rate increases, what are we doing about it? A lot of money is funneled in from the company but what about the consumer? Legislation seems to be taking the side of the big guy versus us as

complete their life cycle,” Jaura said. “Due to the abundance of rain in Colorado, mosquito populations are ourishing.”

Arranging space

To limit mosquito harborage, Jaura said it is important to identify and clear areas where stagnant water could be present:

Remove pet dishes that can hold water from patios and decks Clean and inspect roof gutters Remove piles of debris from outdoor areas, including buckets, barrels, toys and tire

consumers.”

Again, Evans said it’s what happens when one party is in charge.

“Right now, in Colorado, there’s one party that’s in control of everything,” he said. “And that party doesn’t sometimes consider those unintended consequences that ultimately raise costs for the end user. “

He pointed out that Colorado’s crime rates are high.

“We are the number one state in the nation for auto theft, the number two state in the country for cocaine usage, the number two state in the nation for property crimes, the number one state in the nation for package theft o your porch, and he 16th state for violent crimes,” he said.

“Unfortunately, we have groupthink in Colorado because there’s one particular party that’s running everything,” Evans said.

swings that can hold pools of stagnant water Change water in birdbaths frequently Maintain swimming pools and spas with proper ltration and chlorination levels Limit watering of lawns and outdoor plants to avoid the pooling of water.

Even with intervention, mosquitoes will still be around. Jaura said residents should also be aware of ways to keep themselves from being bitten.

“Utilizing proper means of preventing mosquito bites is integral in protecting the health of the Adams County community,” Jaura said.

Lessons from the masters

During a conversation with a couple of friends and colleagues in the personal and professional development industry, we found our way into the topic of how we got started in the business and who some the early heroes were who inspired and motivated us to be better.

As we thought about those legendary speakers and authors, we also talked about how their teachings have withstood the test of time. Although they all began their own journey many decades ago, the principles that each one built their body of work upon are all still relevant today. e greatest compliment paid to them is that we can nd iterations of their work in the published books, blogs and columns of today’s thought leaders.

Although we agreed on a few names, each of us had our top three or four. For me, the authors and experts who had a signi cant impact on my success included Zig Ziglar, Tom Hopkins, Denis Waitley and David Sandler.

Looking at Zig Ziglar’s career, many will refer to him as the master motivator, or remember him as the salesman’s salesman. With more than 30 books to his name, Zig taught us all so much about life, not just sales, leadership, or business, his teachings

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went far beyond those topics. Zig was all about building up the person as his mission was to help as many people as possible with their personal, professional and spiritual lives so that he could have a positive impact on the world. I thank Zig for all that he taught me and for being an incredible role model of consistency, guiding me to being a “meaningful speci c,” instead of a “wandering generality.” If you haven’t read “See You at the Top” I highly recommend it.

As a student of Tom Hopkins and having read every book he has written and having attended dozens of his seminars, I credit Tom with helping me become a top performer throughout my career. Even in leadership roles, his teachings were so impactful. In sales, we hear the word “no” a whole lot more often than we hear “yes.” Tom Hopkin’s Champion Creed instilled in me the speci c mindset I needed to push through the losses and bad days and work towards the overwhelmingly successful days.

e Champion Creed says this, “I am not judged by the number of times I fail, but by the number of times I succeed. And the number of times I succeed is in direct proportion to the number of times I can fail and keep trying.” If you are in sales, Tom’s book “How to Master the Art of Selling” is a must-read.

Back in 1999 I had the opportunity to meet Denis Waitley in person. From that day on we enjoyed both a personal and professional relationship. Denis taught me so much about the attitude of winning and de ning success. He

Life Stories to share with the community and raise important funds for our programs.

Why would Life Stories take this on? Proceeds from the Big Balloon Build are important to our programs. e Big Balloon Build is an important way community members can support Life Stories in our work to provide help, hope, and healing to child victims of abuse. When more are aware of the problem of child abuse, more can be done to keep our children safe.

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was a terri c encourager, and I would leave every conversation with him having learned so much more each time. His book and program, “ e Psychology of Winning,” and now “ e New Psychology of Winning,” will inspire you and teach you how to create your own blueprint for success.

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e Big Balloon Build is more than just balloons. It is more than just fanciful, colorful characters. It is more than just a fun, unique experience. It is about making a di erence!

For Life Stories, that means we will be raising funds to help us continue o ering our services, free of charge, to children who need them and educating the public about child abuse prevention. It also gives us a unique platform to bring light to the dark subject of child abuse.

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Ride a Bike at a Seminar,” will change the way you sell.

ere have been so many others who have shaped my career and the careers of millions of others, and I thank them all for their impact on my personal and professional life. Who are some of your favorite authors and experts? I would love to hear all about them at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can learn and apply the wisdom of those who are willing to teach us, it really will be a better than good life.

Michael Norton is an author, a personal and professional coach, consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator of individuals and businesses, working with organizations and associations across multiple industries.

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Wet weather brings uptick in ticks

BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e wet weather this season means nature lovers should be on the lookout for ticks as they enjoy Colorado’s mountains, woods, parks and trails.

“ ere does seem to be a lot more ticks this year,” said Chris Roundy, a medical entomologist at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. “ ey do like wet weather, so our wet spring has certainly created ideal environments for them.”

Types of ticks and diseases

e two most common ticks in Colorado are the Rocky Mountain wood tick and the American dog tick, which can both carry diseases, Roundy said.

e likeliness of getting a disease from a tick bite in Colorado, however, is relatively low.

“ ough we are seeing an increase in ticks, that doesn’t necessarily mean an increase in tick-borne diseases,” Roundy said. “If you are bitten by a tick, there’s still a very slim chance that they will transmit anything.”

Luckily, ticks in Colorado do not carry Lyme disease, a sometimes serious and long-lasting disease carried by ticks in other parts of the country, according to the Colorado State University Extension o ce. ey can instead carry Colorado tick fever, Rocky Mountain spotted fever or tularemia, depending on the type of tick.

e seriousness of these diseases can range from having u-like symptoms to life-threatening conditions, Roundy said, but the latter is very rare.

If a person is bitten by a tick in Colorado, Roundy said they should watch for a headache, fever or rash and seek medical attention if they develop any of these symptoms. Several of the diseases can be treated with antibiotics, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Prevention and tick collection

To prevent ticks, Roundy said people should wear long pants tucked into socks, use insect repellent with DEET and consider treating their

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Age 79, surrounded by her family, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2023, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born April 15, 1944, in Detroit, Michigan, to Carl George Lepar and Gertrude Loretta ( eel) Colley.

In 1962, Lynne graduated from Irvin High School in El Paso, Texas, and continued her education, taking criminal justice classes at Henry Ford Community College in Dearborn, Michigan. While she held various jobs throughout her life, law enforcement was her passion. She held various positions within law enforcement, ending her career and retiring from the Adams County (Colorado) District Attorney’s O ce. Lynne loved to love people. She crocheted washcloths, hats, scarves, and blankets, donating 100’s to local charities, and was perfecting her hand at quilting. She was a fabulous cook, baker, and canner, sharing her culinary creations with family and friends. Her garden, however, was her biggest passion, pride, and joy. She canned what she grew, and her owers, so beautiful would sing. She also loved to read, sing, swim, and enjoyed traveling and the outdoors. roughout her lifetime, she was a

member of several choirs in Michigan and Colorado. Lynne is survived by her three daughters, Dawn (Bartholomew) Bagozzi, Lisa Ralph, and Rebecca (James) Cook; nine grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; her sister Kasey Anne and brother James Robert (Bob), along with several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Lynne also leaves her trusted service dog and best friend, Cherry. Lynne is preceded in death by her parents, brother Carl Andrew, sister Kandy Marie, and granddaughter Heather Anne. A sun ower, Lynne’s favorite ower, symbolizes happiness, cheerfulness, joy, and new hope. Lynne lived like a sun ower, living life to the fullest and always in bloom. e family invites you to join them in the celebration of Lynne’s life on ursday, July 27, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with services beginning at 11:00 a.m.at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 106 Dexter Street, Milan, Michigan. Private burial will follow in Glen Eden Cemetery, Livonia, Michigan. In lieu of owers, the family requests donations in Lynne’s name be made to her church St. Paul Lutheran Church; or Aid in Milan, 89 West Main Street, Milan, MI 48160. www.ochalekstark.com

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Lynne Suzanne (Lepar) {Ralph} Brodd April 15, 1944 - July 7, /2023

BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

They proudly call themselves the B.O.B. from the 303, bringing the Big Easy up to high altitudes with their soul-gripping blend of music stylings with New Orleans jazz.

Known for its vibrant nightlife and colorful buildings is the French Quarter. e French Quarter is the heart of New Orleans, and jazz is its heartbeat.

Breathing life into Bourbon Street are the sounds of brass instruments and drums continuously owing out of numerous jazz clubs. With just a trumpet, clarinet, berry sax, alto sax, trombone, snare, bass drum and tuba, the Brothers of Brass are bringing that one and only soulful heartbeat to Colorado.

“It’s a cultural tradition that most of the country doesn’t have,” said Armando Lopez, a member of the Brothers of Brass.

e group’s repertoire is a simmering mix of slow and angsty tunes and fast-paced tempos with a kick of familiar melodies. e Brothers of Brass blend of other genres like R&B, hip hop and psychedelic jam rock into each set.

A day after a tornado hit Highlands Ranch in late June, the Brothers of Brass dished out a much-needed evening of fun for the community. Soon, everyone went from clapping

to full-out dancing, allowing concertgoers a chance to relax.

“It was nice to see so many kids, like, actually getting up out of their seats and the older people getting up and dancing and enjoying the music,” said Khalil Simon, who is originally from New Orleans. “It’s not so often that we get to play like New Orleans brass music for a crowd like this and appreciate it, that’s pretty unique.”

Not only did the band members interact with one another on stage throughout the night, they got the crowd involved by singing along and repeating after them. Although it was an outdoor concert, there was no excuse for the crowd not being loud enough.

Among some crowd favorites were “Just the Two of Us” by Grover Washington Jr., and “Lovely Day” by Bill Withers. And of course, they couldn’t call themselves a brass band without playing the beloved spiritual hymn “When the Saints Go Marching In.”

In true New Orleans fashion, each band member was called out to do a solo, each one emoting a di erent feeling.

As the music continued and the sun began to set, the crowd let the good times roll as more children and adults came to the front of the stage, dancing as if it were Mardi Gras.

Just when the sun went behind the buildings, the Brothers of Brass were kind enough to strap on their instruments for an encore, playing “Survivor” by Destiny’s Child.

e strong, powerful notes of brass instruments and the beautiful harmo-

The Brothers of Brass playing at Civic Green Park in Highlands Ranch.

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nizing of the members’ voices encapsulated the feeling of the Crescent City.

“ ey say a lot with very little,” said Lopez. “When you play the horn, there’s a lot of emotional information in your tone quality — you can literally play one note and instantly captivate somebody and that is not always taught.”

When two street performers collide

Just like their voices, the members of the Brother of Brass is a blended group.

On the streets of Atlanta, Georgia in 2014, Simon and a couple of his friends were busking — playing music on a public street for voluntary donations.

When the groups of friends rst started playing, they were sharing horns until they had saved up enough money to get horns for each member. ey called themselves the Brothers of Brass.

e group quickly learned that busking at event egresses was a better way of making money, so they began playing with baseball egresses but expanded to playing outside of concerts and events that drew large crowds.

When baseball season came to a close, the group decided to travel across the country in search of other venues to perform.

Lopez continued to share his love for music after moving to Denver from Los Angeles. Having received a music education in jazz, Lopez brought that in uence into street music.

Once in Denver, Lopez played the saxophone on 16th Street Mall and, in 2013, Jake Herman joined in on drums and a small funk and jazz band ensemble was formed called Nimbus.

e group busked on 16th Street Mall, Boulder’s Pearl St. Mall and at e Denver Arts District’s rst Friday Art Walk, often including a rotating lineup of local musicians to play with them.

On a random day in April 2015, Lopez heard the deep bass of a tuba while playing on 16th Street Mall. He followed the sound to nd Simon playing the tuba. e two groups ended up playing together at the nearby Denver Center for the Performing Arts.

“ ey showed us a new way of playing,” said Lopez.

Until Simon moved to Denver in 2016, the two groups continued to collaborate whenever the Brothers of Brass were in Denver, eventually transforming into a full sized

brass-band and bringing the New Orleans culture to Colorado.

“You don’t really see a lot of actual brassbands outside of only there (New Orleans),” said Simon. “So I gured I’d bring it here and to see people receiving it so well, it feels so good.”

Social justice through music

With aspirations to become a nonpro t organization, the Brothers of Brass began the Black Brass Initiative a few years ago, calling it a “de facto” cultural exchange program between the deep south and the Denver metro area.

e inspiration of the initiative goes back to when Simon began to travel while busking the streets. e initiative is responsible for the housing, transportation and food of black musicians from Georgia, Alabama and Louisiana.

“It’s nice to spread that culture here in Colorado, it’s kind of why I moved here, cause eventually places like New Orleans are not gonna exist anymore due to climate change and that’s where all this stu [music] came from and it’s mostly only there right now,” said Simon.

e band has been using the wealth generated by performing to reinvest in the black

communities in the south, where these musical traditions originated.

As stated on their website: “ e hope is that bringing gems of this culture to e Colorado Front Range will create a pipeline for cultural and educational enrichment for both the people of Colorado and the lineage of these musicians.”

Looking toward the future

From performing at a Mardi Gras party at Meow Wolf to playing the Red Rocks Amphitheater, the Brothers of Brass have no intention of slowing down.

For the rest of the summer, the Brothers of Brass will be playing at various locations throughout the metro area, including Cly ord Still Museum’s Lawn Concert, History Colorado Museum and the Bluebird eater.  ey can also be heard on the streets of Denver as they liven up the crowds.

e band will be releasing an upcoming album and can be followed on social media.

“By making this music, I’ve gotten farther and seen more of the world and people than doing anything else,” Simon said.

Armando Lopez, in the middle, playing two instruments.

The B.O.B. from the 303 bucket to collect voluntary donations. PHOTOS BY HALEY LENA

Khalil Simon playing the tuba in the middle while other members sing.

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City Barbecue returns to Carmichael Park @ 5:30pm

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Gii Astorga @ 6pm 300 Suns Brewing, 335 1st Ave, Longmont

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Johnny & The MongrelsOdde's Music Grill @ 8pm Odde's Music Grill, 9975 Wadsworth Pkwy, Westminster

Sat 7/22

Free live concert with Nashville group, New Legacy Project, @ Church of God in Thornton @ 11am

Church of God (Seventh Day), 9375 Gay‐lord Street, Thornton. newlegacyproject@ yahoo.com, 303-428-6000

Keith Hicks @ 4pm

Denver Premium Outlets, Thornton

Mon 7/24

ANALEPSY @ 6pm Trailside Saloon, 10360 Colorado Blvd, Thornton

Wed 7/26

DYLAN MARLOWE - Colorado

Paradise Summer Concert Series by: Salt & Acres @ 7pm Salt & Acres, 9490 County Road 25, Fort Lupton

Budding Birders @ 9am / $230

Jul 24th - Jul 28th

Bird Conservancy's Environmental Learning Center, 14500 Lark Bunting Lane, Brighton. 303-6594348 ext. 53

Teens : WaterWorld : July 24 @ 3pm Fort Lupton Community / Recreation Cen‐ter, 203 S. Harrison Avenue, Fort Lupton. 303-857-4200

Denise Gard: Dogs on a Quest @ 11am

High Plains Library District- Fort Lupton Public & School Library, 425 South Denver Avenue, Fort Lupton. kdavis@highplains.us, 303-857-857-7182

Thu 7/27

Lazy B Chuckwagon Dinner & Show @ 9:45pm Fort Lupton Recreation & Parks De‐partment, 203 S Harrison, Fort Lupton. 303-857-4200

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3. GEOGRAPHY: What is the only country that borders the United Kingdom?

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5. LITERATURE: Who wrote the novel “One Hundred Years of Solitude”?

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8. MOVIES: What is the nickname that Steven Spielberg gave the mechanical shark in the movie “Jaws”?

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3. Republic of Ireland.

4. “Miss Saigon.”

5. Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

6. Nosebleed.

7. “ e Flintstones.”

8. Bruce.

9. 1900.

10. Zero.

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clothes with an insecticide called Permethrin if they will be outside for days at a time.

“If you’ve been spending signi cant time outside — always a good idea to check for ticks,” he added. “ ey like to hang out in areas where they’ve got something helping them hold on. is might be in our armpits, waistband, back of the knee, in your hair.”

If someone nds a tick on them-

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Policy work can include making recommendations about current policies or advocating for new ones. Council members conduct research, write problem/solution statements, meet with subject matter experts, build relationships with legislators, and seek feedback from their peers and communities.

e Colorado Legislature created the youth advisory council in 2008 to give Colorado’s youth ages 14-19 a voice in lawmaking. Youth council members work each summer to

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City of Ft. Lupton

Public Notice

Notice of Public Hearing

Notice is hereby given of a public hearing before the City Council of Fort Lupton Colorado, at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at 130 S. McKinley Ave. for the purpose of considering the adoption by reference of the floodplain management regulations that meet the standards of 44 CFR Part 60.3(d) of the NFIP regulations.

Copies of the updated floodplain management regulations that include the updated Flood Insurance Study and Flood Insurance Rate Maps are on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. If enacted as an ordinance of this City, the floodplain management regulations will not be published in full, but in accordance with state law, copies will be kept on file.

The regulations are published by National Flood Insurance Program, 500 C St SW, Washington, D.C. 20472

FEMA-FMIX@fema.dhs.gov

1-877-336-2627

The subject matter of the floodplain management regulations is to promote public health, safety and general welfare and to minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions in specific areas by provisions designed to: Protect human life and health; Minimize expenditure of public money for costly flood control projects;

Minimize the need for rescue and relief efforts associated with flooding and generally undertaken at the expense of the general public; Minimize prolonged business interruptions; Minimize damage to critical facilities, infrastructure and other public

selves, a pet or outside, they can double-bag it and send it to the state health department to contribute to the Colorado Citizen Science Tick Surveillance Program.

In this program, Roundy determines the species of all submitted ticks and uses the data to better understand what types of ticks are found in Colorado and where they live.

“I have received upwards of 250 ticks so far this season in our surveillance program, which is great,” he said. “ e more submissions we get, the better understanding we have of

propose policy ideas to a committee of legislators. Each summer, students present policy proposals to legislators. During the last two years, several policies the youth council identi ed became law, including increased crisis services, higher education programs for fostered youth, educational standards and e orts to prevent eating disorders.

Applications are due June 19. State organizers plan to host an informational session for applicants at 6 p.m. June 14. Find info at www.coyac.org/ apply.

Donation time

e Fort Lupton Food & Clothing Bank is asking for donations of

303-566-4123

facilities such as water, sewer and gas mains; electric and communications stations; and streets and bridges located in floodplains; Help maintain a stable tax base by providing for the sound use and development of floodprone areas in such a manner as to minimize future flood blight areas; and Insure that potential buyers are notified that property is located in a flood hazard area.

At its next regular meeting, following this hearing, the City Council will consider passage of the adopting Ordinance.

Dated this 10th day of July 2023.

City of Fort Lupton, Colorado Maricela Peña, City Clerk

Legal Notice No. FLP897

First Publication: July 20, 2023

Last Publication: July 27, 2023

Publisher: Fort Lupton Press

Metropolitan Districts

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Section 32-1204(1), C.R.S., that on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, a public hearing will be conducted. The hearing will be conducted at the Fort Lupton City Hall, 130 South McKinley Avenue, in Fort Lupton, Colorado, or at such other time and place as this hearing may be continued. A public hearing will be heard upon the application on file with the Fort Lupton City Council, by the Petitioners for the proposed Sunrise Metropolitan District (the “District”), for the formation of a metropolitan district. The affected property is generally located northeast of the intersection of County Road 12 and County Road 29 ½ in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, pursuant to Sections 32-1-203(3.5) and 32-1-204(1.5), C.R.S.,

the ticks in Colorado.”

Tick submissions have roughly mulitiplied by ve since last year, but Roundy said it’s di cult to accurately compare these numbers of because of the state health department’s increased messaging about the program this year. Roundy contributes the increase in tick submissions to both the expanded awareness of the program and the wet weather.

If a person nds a tick outside, Roundy said he does not recommend trying to capture it if it will put the person at risk of being bitten.

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. e bank also needs personal items, such as toiletries and baby needs.

Drop o donations at the food and clothing bank’s back door, 421 Denver Ave., on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Call 303-857-1096.

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 interven-

e Centers for Disease Control also warns people not to squeeze or remove a tick with their ngers. Instead, the CDC o ers the following tips:

1. Use clean, ne-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin’s surface as possible.

2. Pull upward with steady, even pressure. ...

3. After removing the tick, thoroughly clean the bite area and your hands with rubbing alcohol or soap and water.

4. Never crush a tick with your ngers.

tional cardiologist at Brighton Heart and Vascular Institute. is is a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. After a few minutes to learn about a current health topic from the doctor, spend the rest of the hour enjoying a healthy walk and fun talk.

Blessings in a Bag

Fort Lupton’s Backpack Program helps school children in need with a backpack of healthy food. It’s an allvolunteer program and is in need of volunteers. If interested in volunteering or donating, call 303-718-4440. Mail donations to Blessings in a Bag, 306 Park Ave., Fort Lupton 80621.

the owner of real property within the proposed District may file a request with the Fort Lupton City Council, requesting that such real property be excluded from the proposed District. Such request may be filed any time after the Service Plan is filed with the Fort Lupton City Council, but no later than ten (10) days before the day fixed for the hearing on said Service Plan.

Reason: Formation of a Title 32

Special District

Project Name: Sunrise Metropolitan District

Date of Application: July 13, 2023

Type of District: Metropolitan

Published In: July 20, 2023

McGeady Becher P.C.

By: s/Andrew Bryant

Paralegal

Legal Notice No. FLP899

First Publication: July 20, 2023

Last Publication: July 20, 2023

Publisher: Fort Lupton Press

Budget Hearings

ADAMS AND WELD COUNTIES, COLORADO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the necessity may also arise for the amendment of the 2023 and 2022 budget of the District. Copies of the proposed 2023 budget amendment and 2022

amended budget (if appropriate) are on file in the office of the District’s Accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, where same are available for public inspection. Such proposed 2023 budget amendment and possible 2022 amended budget will be considered at a regular meeting to be held on Monday, July 24, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams videoconference. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2023 budget amendment or the possible 2022 amended budget, inspect the proposed 2023 budget and the possible 2022 amended budget and file or register any objections thereto.

You can attend the meeting in one of the following ways:

1. To attend via Microsoft Teams videoconference, use the following link: https://teams. microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_Y2

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2. To attend via telephone, dial 1-720-547-5281 and enter the Phone Conference ID: 787 688