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Brighton just might be a hub for local rugby phenoms. One rising star came up through the Brighton Youth Rugby Association to sharpen his football skills but quickly found a knack for rugby’s more rugged, scrappier version of the game. The now sophomore scrumhalf (keep reading to learn what that is) for the Colorado School of Mines’s club men’s rugby team recently was named to the National Collegiate Rugby Western Region All-Star Team. He’ll compete against the best players in the country for the 2024 Pac West Collegiate Grizzlies in Austin, Texas, Jan. 6-8. “I got introduced to it here in Brighton when my older brother Josh played rugby,” Cisneros said. “We played baseball all our lives and we were starting to kind of turn away from that. We were starting to look for other sports, and we saw rugby was available here. I watched him play and that’s how I discovered the scene here.” SEE ALL-STAR, P8

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For their fourth year fronting a float for Brighton’s annual Parade of Lights, two local 4-H clubs decided to join forces. The BarnBrats 4-H club and Adams County Purple Circle 4-H combined their efforts to build a Nightmare Before Christmas-themed float for the Dec. 9 parade. Christina Seeley, a leader with BarnBrats 4-H, said it’s their fourth year doing this parade. “Every year, it’s fun. We always try to open it up to some of the other clubs that maybe don’t have the people to do a float of their own, “ Seeley said. The parade of lights gleamed with glittering floats that had been decorated by many businesses as they sparkled and cruised down Bridge Street. School bands marched, playing Christmas as crowds of families oohed, aahed at the sights and cheeried Merry Christmas. The 4-H kids float was preceded along the parade route by a goat

The Barnbrats and Purple Circle 4-H clubs rode the completed Nightmare Before PHOTO BY BELEN WARD Christmas float.

dressed as Zero, Jack’s ghost dog from the movie. “We always welcome other people, even those from other 4-H clubs, to join us. I love the community. The kids love it waving, saying hello to the community as they go by, and

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in lights in the parade. The bright green vintage roadster bearing the number 8 belonged to a good friend of the family, Norm Kiefer, who recently passed away. “We wanted to honor his memory by using his car in our float. We knew how happy and honored he would be for everyone to see his beloved car. He was a big part of the Colorado Vintage Oval Racers,” Hedrick said. Hedrick herself is a heart transplant recipient, celebrating 9 years this month since her surgery. “I’m a wife and mom with four beautiful daughters, a handsome little boy, and grandma GiGi,” Hedrick said. “The float was such a success that we are receiving many thanks for coming, and we love the float. My husband Kenneth and I are so overjoyed with the support from the community.”

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The City of Brighton is cautioning residents to be aware of a scam business that is going door-to-door telling homeowners of potential contaminants in the City’s water system. According to the city, homeowners are offered an opportunity for a tester to come out and analyze their water quality, according to a news release. The City conducts a substantial number of tests on the water system, and all show the water supply is safe, the city said. According to officials, claims that the water is unsafe are not true . “There is a lot on the list of the monitoring schedules, so the most transparent way to present this to the public would be to provide a link to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s database that contains all Drinking Water Monitoring Schedules,” said Scott Olsen, director of utilities. The state keeps a list of the testing

schedules that more than 2,000 municipal water suppliers must perform regularly at https://cdphe.colorado. gov/dwschedules. That listing includes the testing schedules for Brighton. Those schedules are updated each Thursday. “This document lists all of the tests that are performed and at what intervals,” Olsen said. Residents can also download the city’s drinking quality report, which is updated each year in June. A link to that report can be found on the Brighton Utilities page on the city website, https://www.brightonco.gov/294/ Utilities. According to procedures, Olsen said any possible issues with the City’s water would be communicated immediately with the public through their alert system, website, social media, and other communication platforms. If you have any questions or concerns or a business comes to your home offering water testing, please get in touch with the Utilities Department to report it at 303-655-2117.

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out history, civilizations have advanced at the speed of material innovation. Timber, steel, and concrete enabled remarkable progress, but today they are the problem, not the solution. Continuing to build with these materials accelerates climate change and promises to impede progress by threatening our future on this planet.” It is the mitigation of climate change that motivated the company’s founders to develop their unique product. At the top of their lengthy home page is this goal: “Carbon negative materials for every new home and building on earth.” Scroll down, and you find this statement: “We envision a world that stands in balance with nature—a world built from grass… A world where buildings no longer cause climate change but are central to the solution. Where they are stronger, more durable, and more affordable. And where their walls and structures lock away vast amounts of carbon dioxide pulled from the atmosphere.” You have probably heard of “carbon sequestration,” the removing of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it somewhere — typically underground. The oceans also sequester carbon, which has become a problem, endangering ocean life and disrupting the pH balance of ocean water. Plants are among the biggest sequesters of carbon dioxide because it’s their primary food. You’ve heard the Amazon rainforest described as “the earth’s lungs,” although it functions in the opposite manner, absorbing carbon monoxide and emitting oxygen. Trees sequester carbon until they are burned, and building materials made from lumber sustain that sequestration. But trees take a long time to grow, mak-

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Registration for Fort Lupton’s annual Community Art Show is open and available to local community artists ages 16 and up. Each artist may submit up to two eligible pieces. View submission guidelines and register on the city’s website today: https://www.fortluptonco.gov/971/ Annual-Community-Art-Show. Blessings in a Bag

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Fort Lupton officials are warning that severe weather and natural disasters attract out-of-town contractors and solicitors. Not all “storm chaser” contractors are scammers but some may be. The City of Fort Lupton does require solicitors to obtain a license before they go out and engage in sales. More information and the application for a solicitors/peddlers license can be viewed here: https://www.fortluptonco.gov/552/ Mobile-Food-Vending-LicenseSolicitorsPe?fbclid=IwAR2miHGz65HnRzy0zgs-mXikm3bANJ056VP5qgK4WZFBEfAk-T8G-dGrCk Contact your insurance company and ask about your policy coverage and filing requirements. Do your research: Find businesses you can trust and preferably local. Resist high-pressure sales. Some storm chasers use tactics such as the “good deal” you’ll get only if you hire the contractor on the spot. Donation time

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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., on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Call 303-857-1096.

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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 fun talk. 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 303-8574200. 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. 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. 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 the Fort Lupton Recreation Center, 203 S. Harrison Ave. Call 303-857-4200. Coffee group

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

Fort Lupton’s senior pen pal program through Twombly Elementary School is looking for participants. Learn more at: https://www.fortluptonco. gov/950/Senior-Pen-Pal-Program.

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 (303-280-6602) for those who want to talk to mentalhealth 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. 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. Alcoholics Anonymous

The Brighton chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 147 S. Second Place, especially for Brighton and Fort Lupton. 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. Help for vets

Qualified Listeners, a veteran and family resource hub serving northern Colorado and southern Wyoming, has several power chairs, scooters, and electric wheelchairs available. The VA offers urgent care services to eligible veterans at VA medical facilities or 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. Qualified Listeners also 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.

December 21, 2023

Suiting up for Fort Lupton ugly sweater contest BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Ugly Christmas sweaters may be a standard holiday tradition at Yuletide offices, home parties and photos, but Fort Lupton City Administrator Chris Cross took things a step further, opting for an entire ugly suit. Cross’ gingerbread cookie and Christmas light festooned outfit was the hands-down favorite Dec. 15 as the Fort Lupton Chamber of Commerce celebrated its annual Ugly Sweater Luncheon at the Fort Lupton Recreation Center. Bank of Colorado Vice Presi- Fort Lupton City Administrator Chris Cross first place overall favorite; Mary Ellen LeBlanc, Bank dent Mary Ellen LeBlanc took of Colorado vice president, second place favorite animal; and Pastor Keith Besel, with Mt. Calvary BELEN WARD home the favorite animal Lutheran Church, won third place for the most festive sweater. Dec. 15.

sweater with top featuring Christmas stocking-clad cats. Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church Pastor Keith Besel, won “Most Festive” for his “Go Jesus, It’s your Birthday!” sweater. He won first place in 2021 with the same sweater. Garish Christmas sweaters first came to popular attention in the 1950s, when they were called “Jingle Bell” sweaters, according to an Anythink Libraries posting. Their popularity has risen and fallen since then, with kids raiding their parents’ closets and local vintage and thrift stores to find sweaters with the proper balance of jolly and tacky.

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For the first few years Cisneros was involved, he said generally only football players played rugby (mainly just to get better at football). When his youth club in Brighton got disbanded for one reason or another, Cisneros pivoted to high school rugby clubs in Aurora so he could keep playing. But he still attended Brighton High School and was a letterman in football and track for the Bulldogs. Now at the School of Mines, Cisneros isn’t a scholarship player. Unlike football or basketball, rugby isn’t a varsity sport for the university. National Collegiate Rugby, or NCR, isn’t an NCAA-sanctioned sport, so the athletes aren’t separated by NCAA divisions. But there are three divisions in NCR: the highest (Division I), the second-highest (Division II), and the small college division (where the School of Mines competes). It’s a club sport funded prominently by the

December 21, 2023D late Rick Carlson, a legendary coach and figure with the School of Mines rugby program since its inception in 1967. Carlson’s family and estate support the team to this day, allowing the athletes to travel and have the right equipment, among other expenses. I sat down with Cisneros to discuss the local rugby scene, what it means to be a collegiate rugby all-star, and what other goals he has for himself in college and beyond. Check out the Q&A below. For more information about the School of Mines rugby team, visit www.minesathletics. com/sports/cmrug. ---------------------------Colorado Community Media: Were you surprised when you were named a collegiate rugby allstar? What was your reaction to that?

Cisneros:I had been encouraged by [School of Mines Rigby Coach] Anthony Ford. He’s been mentoring me and everything because before I got to college, I wasn’t really focused Max Cisneros, who grew up playing football and baseball, got all the way on rugby. It was kind of just some- involved in rugby when he watched his older brother, Josh, play in thing to help me get better in football. Brighton as a kid. He’s now been selected as a National Collegiate SEE ALL-STAR, P24

Rugby Western Region All-Star and will represent the Colorado PHOTO BY KURT DEVOE School of Mines in Austin, Texas Jan. 6-8.

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ifteen years can make a huge difference. I vividly remember attending the annual meeting of the Delta-Montrose Electric Association in 2008. An extravagance of red, white, and blue bunting disguised the loading dock of the electrical cooperative where directors of Delta-Montrose sat. They were staking out a new definition of patriotism. Their wholesale supplier, TriState Generation & Transmission, wanted to build a giant coal plant in Kansas to meet escalating electrical demand. Tri-State asked its 44 member cooperatives in Colorado and three adjoining states to extend their all-requirements contracts to 2050. Delta-Montrose and a cooperative based in Taos, N.M., balked. The keynote speaker, the chief executive of a state trade organization closely aligned with Tri-State, reprimanded Delta-Montrose. Coal, he insisted, was the answer then—and far into the future. The facts seemed to be on his side. Coal extraction reached a new peak in 2008. It was cheap and plentiful. Natural gas prices, though, had reached stratospheric levels. The marvels of hydraulic fracturing had not yet produced the bounty of hydrocarbons. As for wind and solar, their prices were declining, but they generally remained more expensive. Xcel Energy and its two partners - Holy Cross Energy and another

Fifteen years later, the landscape Alleen Best looks entirely different. Last week, Tri-State, Colorado’s second largest electrical utility announced it wants to accelerate the closing of its final coal-burning unit at Craig to 2028, two years earlier than previously scheduled. It will also close a newish coal plant in Arizona by 2031. These plans depend upon whether Tri-State can get federal aid earmarked by the Inflation Reduction Act for retiring stranded assets. As for that coal plant in Pueblo, it’s to close by 2031, possibly earlier. Original date: 2070. Good thing Tri-State failed to build that giant coal plant in Kansas in 2008. Extraction of coal in the United States peaked that year. Coal was king. Look at it now. Now, as they plan their systems 15 years into the future, Xcel Energy and Tri-State, the state’s two largest electrical utilities, both want to build natural gas plants as they close coal plants. Fort Collins-based Platte River Power Authority, the

state’s fourth largest utility, hasn’t formally proposed natural gas. However, directors from the four northern Colorado municipal utilities have given managers authority to begin the permitting process. The utilities must meet peak demands when renewables come up short. One such time came in February 2021. Winds ceased blowing for several days. Solar production was thin. Tri-State resorted to burning oil to create electricity. Our hot days of summer will likely get hotter yet. Colorado this year was cool, but still new heat records were set or tied in Alamosa, Grand Junction, and elsewhere. We can expect increased heat. If unlikely, it’s still possible that the Front Range cities could have a few unprecedented days of 108 to 110 degrees— or even hotter. Air conditioners would go crazy. Finally, while demand has flattened in recent years, the result of improved energy efficiency, utilities expect sharp increases as we try to electrify most everything. Transportation will happen most easily, but buildings will take time. Natural gas has been called the bridge to decarbonization. How far out do we need this bridge? Even the utility managers that I consider rock stars of the energy transition differ. Mark Gabriel, CEO of United Power, the 110,000-member cooperative north of Denver, insists we’ll need some small amounts of

natural gas to mid-century. At Holy Cross Energy, the cooperative serving the Vail and Aspen areas, Bryan Hannegan is stretching to achieve emissions-free electricity by 2030. That sounds like no natural gas. A study commissioned by the Colorado Energy Office also sees a small role for natural gas, about 1.5% in 2040. For 100% emissionsfree electricity, the costs escalate. Might a new technology arrive? A game-changer would be long-duration and affordable storage such as that which could hoard surplus wind generation for 100 hours or more. Working with Form Energy, Xcel Energy will test one such technology in Pueblo in 2024. Or could smaller solutions broadly distributed be the answer? Colorado regulators on Wednesday began talking about Xcel’s plans. Megan Gilman, a public utilities commissioner from Edwards, and Tom Plant, a commissioner from Buena Vista, both identified the problem of leaving electric customers on the hook for the costs of building natural gas plants if they become stranded by new technology. Another way of saying this is that nobody has all the answers. Just keep in mind that just 15 years ago coal was king.

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Thornton mayor accepts new job with United Power Jan Kulmann hired as senior vice president and chief operating officer BY JANE REUTER JREUTER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Brighton-based United Power recently hired Thornton mayor Jan Kulmann as the company’s senior vice president and chief operating officer. Her first day is Dec. 12. “I’m excited for the opportunity and the chance to return to an operations role, and I’m looking forward to working with the exceptional team at United Power,” Kulmann said in an email. She most recently served as Xcel Energy’s senior director of Stan-

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dards & Compliance Program Development. She was responsible for design and engineering standards to help the utility transition to clean energy. Kulmann, elected last month to her second term as mayor, is also an engineer. She has nearly 25 years’ experience in the energy industry, including work in utilities and the oil and gas sector. She has directed the development of design and engineering standards and compliance programs for natural gas pipeline and electric infrastructure, managed drilling, completion, and production facilities, and environmental, health, safety, and regulatory programs. “Now, more than at any time in the cooperative’s history, having the right people in place in our organization is critical, and Jan brings a

rich combination of education and experience to this vital leadership position,” United Power President and CEO Mark Gabriel said. “She is the right leader for our operations transition as we step away from our current wholesale power contract.” Kulmann earned a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering, and a minor in music performance, from Louisiana State University. She later earned a Master of Business Administration from Colorado State University. United Power is a memberowned, not-for-profit electric cooperative that delivers electricity to homes, farms, and businesses on Colorado’s northern Front Range. The cooperative is one of the fastest-growing electric co-ops in the nation. Its territory extends 900 square miles, including Coal Creek

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Shirley Jean Magnuson, 73, of Fort Lupton, passed away December 9, 2023 at Platte Valley Medical Center surrounded by family. She was born on February 14, 1950 in Sterling, Colorado to George and Minnie (Abood) Korrey. She graduated from Iliff High School in 1968 and went on to Northeastern Junior College and University of Northern Colorado where she earned her degree in Education. In 1972, she married Gary Magnuson of Greeley, Colorado. Shirley lit up every room she was in. She carried a spirit of joy, love, and happiness that she shared with many of her friends and family. She had many talents including playing musical instruments, crafting, crocheting, and teaching. Shirley is survived by her three children,

Amy Magnuson, Ann Magnuson , and Cory (Billie) Magnuson; three grandchildren, Mia Bennett, Fiabela Magnuson and Ozzy Magnuson; a sister Janet (Mike) Couch, brother John Korrey, and brother-in-law Walt (Winnie) Magnuson, along with many cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, greatnephews and close friends. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Gary and her parents. Shirley’s Celebration of Life was Monday, December 18, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Trinity Episcopal Church, 3800 W 20th Street, Greeley, Colorado. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your favorite non-profit in her memory. Please visit www.stoddardsunset.com to share fond memories with Shirley’s family.

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Brighton artist paints fantastic realism BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

udith Dickinson was born to be an artist. When she was 8, numerous artists saw her talent and offered to teach her. “I’ve been fortunate to continue my art education through the years working under some top artists, most recently Craig Tennant, Anthony Ryder and Michael Shane Neal,” Dickinson said. Dickinson naturally developed the talent to oil paint portraits in accurate detail, depicting nature and contemporary life. Southwest Art Magazine, Art Collector Magazine and Art of the West Magazine have also featured Dickinson’s work. Dickinson said she didn’t go to college for art, where the lessons were on abstract art. She preferred painting realism, so she got her degree in education in Philadelphia at Cairn University but continued to paint when she could. Dickinson brings the emotions and character of a real-life figure or scene to her paintings. She primarily paints portraits of clients and people around the world. Dickinson said she had painted portraits of famous people such as Judge Judy and Arnold Schwarzenegger, as well as paintings of many Christian leaders. She also did portraits for former Colorado Governor Bill Ritter and his wife. “Portrait commissions are what pays the most,” she said. “Portraits are very hard to do because each person is so different and you’ve got to be right on.” Move to Colorado

Dickinson grew up in New Jersey on 700 acres of wooded countryside with lakes. She moved to Colorado in 1996.

TOP MIDDLE: The Rwandan moms of the Pygmy tribe live in poverty. Judith Dickerson painted their story using fabric in many ways. BOTTOM RIGHT: Judith Dickinson with two horse portraits she painted. PHOTOS BY BELEN WARD

“I do miss the trees, but I love Colorado for the sunshine every day,” Dickinson said. Dickinson moved to Brighton in 2007, and her art career expanded. “When we drove into Brighton, it was a small town, and many places were boarded up with Christmas decorations that were still up in March,” she said. Dickinson found an 1888 historic home for sale and decorated it with antiques from New Jersey. “The home was owned by the first sheriff of Brighton, J.P. Higgins, who later became the third mayor. We love SEE PAINTING MASTERS, P13

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the house,” Dickinson said. Dickinson said the city of Brighton offered them the former empty police station to turn into Main Street Gallery to help revitalize downtown. Its gallery houses Colorado artists, also called the Main Street Creatives, offering art classes and hosting receptions. It also has ten studio spaces. “We have great teachers teaching 16 to 20 artists, running studios and showing in the gallery. …It’s wonderful that the city enables us to do that, “Dickinson said. Dickinson Art Studio is in the old jail of the police building. “I come to jail every day to do my art,” she said with a laugh. “I come to my studio six days a week because I love it.” Work in Africa

Dickinson and her husband’s lives changed when they went to work in Africa to start an orphanage in Uganda and work with the pygmy tribes in Rwanda. What inspired Judith and Gary Dickinson to open an orphanage in Uganda? Gary was a professor at a New Jersey University with several African students, and one of them was like a brother to them. “We were sending money for special projects,” Judith said. Judith said Gary traveled to Uganda, and a person he helped invited him to come to a remote village to thank him. When he arrived, he found many kids running around. “This guy was trying to take these children in, they were living off the land and barely went to school. Gary said we can’t do everything, but this is one thing we can focus on, so it’s when he started the orphanage,” Judith said. Judith continued her passion for painting art and making a

LEFT: A painting of a young lady sitting at a barn at the Brighton, Colorado Bromley Farms. RIGHT: Judith Dickinson’s painting of Crazy Horse. PHOTOS BY BELEN WARD

living to help sponsor the kids. Judith said her painting sales went toward her work in Africa, and they continue to work there today. Gary goes three to four times a year, and she goes occasionally. “A friend told us about a pygmy tribe that lives in poverty, so we went to work with two other tribes that had never learned to read or write,” Judith said. Dickinson said the kids have been in school for eight years now, and they rebuilt their huts. They are being taught how to farm and are receiving clean water and medical care. Dickinson said they took their grandchildren, three sons and their wives to Africa in June. “They got to see how the other side of the world lives,” she said. To see Dickinson’s work and find local galleries where her work is displayed, visit judithdickinson.com.

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TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff’s Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff’s Office of Adams County, Colorado at 9:00 A.M., on the 1st day of February 2024, at 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601:

phone number 303-655-3272. At which sale, the above-described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** Further, for the purpose of paying off, curing default or redemption, as provided by statute, intent must be directed to or conducted at the above address of the Civil Division of the Sheriff’s Department of Adams County, Colorado. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Published In: Brighton Standard Blade NOTICE OF RIGHT TO CURE AND RIGHT TO REDEEM RE: Sheriff’s Sale of Real Property pursuant to Order and Decree of Foreclosure and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq. This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to a Court Order and Decree dated October 2, 2023, and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq., by Bromley Park Community Association, Inc., the current holder of a lien recorded on May 25, 2022 at Rec. No. 2022000046715, in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Adams, State of Colorado. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Community Declaration for Bromley Park recorded on July 17, 1998at Reception No. C0420512 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Adams, State of Colorado. The Declaration and notices, as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of Bromley Park Community Association, Inc., WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS. You may have an interest in the real property being affected or have certain rights or suffer certain liabilities or loss of your interest in the subject property as a result of said foreclosure. You may have the right to redeem the real property, or you may have the right to cure a default under the instrument being foreclosed. Any Notice of Intent to Cure must be filed no later than fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the date of the foreclosure sale. A notice of intent to cure filed pursuant to section 38-38-104 shall be filed with the officer at least fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the first scheduled sale date or any date to which the sale is continued. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. A notice of intent to redeem filed pursuant to section 38-38-302 shall be filed with the officer no later than eight (8) business days after the sale. In this regard, you may desire and are advised to consult with your own private attorney. IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTOR-

NEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BURAU (CFBP), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSUE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov

before a ECMC Hearing Officer at the following date, time, and location (subject to change): Date: February 7, 2024 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov Further, you are advised that the parties liable thereon, the owner of the property described above, or those with an interest in the subject property, may take appropriate and timely action under Colorado statutes, certain sections of which are attached hereto. In order to be entitled to take advantage of any rights provided for under Colorado law, you must strictly comply and adhere to the provisions of the law. Further, you are advised that the attached Colorado statutes merely set forth the applicable portions of Colorado statutory law relating to curative and redemption rights; therefore, you should read and review all the applicable statutes and laws in order to determine the requisite procedures and provisions which control your rights in the subject property. DATED in Colorado this 8th day of November, 2023. Gene R. Claps Sheriff of Adams County, Colorado

Place: Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, CO 80203 The Notice and documents related to this matter can be found on our “Hearing eFiling System Document Search” page here https://oitco. hylandcloud.com/DNRCOGPublicAccess/index. html. Select “Search for Docket Related Documents” from the pull-down menu, use the above “Docket Number”, and select “Search”. Legal Notice No. BSB2889 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles Public Notice T&R AUTO REPAIR IS SELLING 303-659-6747 1992 HONDA ACCORD VIN ENDING IN 000227 Legal Notice No. BSB2890 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF: ORTEN CAVANAGH HOLMES & HUNT, LLC 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202

Public Notice

Statutes attached: §§38-37-108, 38-38-103, 3838-104, 38-38-301, 38-38-304, 38-38-305, and 38-38-306, C.R.S., as amended. Legal Notice No. BSB2859 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publicatio January 4, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

BEFORE THE COLORADO ENERGY AND CARBON MANAGEMENT COMMISSION NOTICE AND APPLICATION FOR HEARING DOCKET NO. 231200365 TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Pursuant to Rule 523.d, the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission Staff has applied to the Commission for an Order Finding Violation against Argonex Company LLC (Operator No. 3990), to adjudicate allegations in the Notice of Alleged Violation Nos. 403174291 and 403258250. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to: 1) the general jurisdiction of the Energy and Carbon Management Commission of the State of Colorado under § 34-60-105, C.R.S.; 2) specific powers granted pursuant to § 34-60-106, C.R.S.; 3) the Colorado Administrative Procedures Act at § 24-4-105, C.R.S.; and 4) the Commission’s Series 500 Rules at 2 C.C.R. 404-1, that the Commission has scheduled this matter for hearing

Mary J. Jacobucci Personal Representative 135 South First Avenue Brighton, Colorado 80601 Legal Notice No. BSB2856 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DOROTHY LORRAINE VARGAS, a.k.a. DOROTHY L. VARGAS, a.k.a. DOROTHY VARGAS, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30883 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before April 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Leonard Kenneth Vargas Personal Representative c/o Werth Law LLC P.O. Box 808 Brighton, CO 80601 Legal Notice No. BSB2892 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE

All About Towing & Recovery 303 944-5464 1758 S 112th St Broomfield CO 80020

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Danny Lee Barber, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 371

Legal Notice No. BSB2881 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

Abandoned Vehicle Sale

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JOHN JAMES JACOBUCCI, a/k/a JOHN J. JACOBUCCI, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30745

Notice to Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of SHARON MAUREEN LONGO, a/k/a Sharon M. Longo, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30938 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before April 15, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Counsel for Personal Representative Dalla Hammond, PC. 12245 N. Pecos St., Suite 100, Westminster, CO 80234 Legal Notice No. BSB2865 First Publication: December14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before April 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Danna Barber Personal Representative Box 648 Bennett, CO 80102 Legal Notice No. BSB2883 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Dorothy Sanchez, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30911 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before April 8, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Casey L. Williams, #39117 Attorney for Priscilla M. Ullerick, Personal Representative 203 Telluride Street, #400 Brighton, CO 80601 Legal Notice No. BSB2851 First Publication: December 7, 2023

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Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Delores Ojeda, a/k/a Delores T. Ojeda, a/k/a Delores Tetzlaff Ojeda, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30944 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before April 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. /s/ Casey L. Williams, #39117 Attorney for Michael A. Ojeda Personal Representative 203 Telluride Street, #400 Brighton, CO 80601 Legal Notice No. BSB2882 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Machle Marie Martin AKA: Machle Marie Turnbull, Michelle Martin, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 440 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before April 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Michael C. Martin Personal Representative 23550 East 155th Way, Brighton, CO 80603 Legal Notice No. BSB2885 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade P0UBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Billy Anna Welch (Also known as BA Welch) , Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 030876 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before April 15, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Brian Musell attorney for Dawn Welch Personal Representative 3801 E. Florida Ave. Ste. 725, Denver, CO 80210 Legal Notice No. BSB2880 First Publication: December14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of ROBERT ANGELO FARINO, JR aka Rob Farino, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30945 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before April 18, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Angelo Lawrence Farino Personal Representative c/o DALLA HAMMOND, P.C. 15016 Elizabeth St. Thornton, CO 80602 Legal Notice No. BSB2871 First Publication: December14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Aurora Lopez, a/k/a Aurora Carol Mea Lopez, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 244 All persons having claims against the above-

named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before April 8, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Andrea M. French Personal Representative 18943 East Carmel Drive Aurora, Colorado 80011 Legal Notice No. BSB2858 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Estate of William M. Walker, aka William Matthew Walker, aka William Walker, aka Matthew Walker, aka Matt Walker, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30905 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before April 15, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Diane L. Walker, Personal Representative c/o Pennetta Law LLC P.O. Box 2099 Hotchkiss, Colorado 81419 Legal Notice No. BSB2867 First Publication: December14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Esther Crumpton, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30732 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before April 8, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Gerald Crumpton, Co-Personal Representative 12891 Jackson Circle Thornton, Colorado, 80241 Legal Notice No. BSB2862 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Willard R. Probert, a/k/a Willard Roger Probert, a/k/a Roger Probert, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30926 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before April 15, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Casey L. Williams, #39117 Attorney for Christina M. Hathaway Personal Representative 203 Telluride Street, #400 Brighton, CO 80601 Legal Notice No. BSB2868 First Publication: December14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Marilyn Jean Kaiser, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 362 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before April 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Kent Kaiser Personal Representative 1003 Equinox Drive Erie, CO 80516 Legal Notice No. BSB2891

a/k/a Carol Margaret Kuball a/k/a Carol M. Kuball a/k/a Carol Kuball, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30872

First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of LAWRENCE ANTHONY LaRUSSO a/k/a LARRY LaRUSSO, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30940

Colorado Estate Planning Law Center Attorneys to the Personal Representative 6870 W. 52nd Ave, Suite 103 Arvada, CO 80002

David C. LaRusso Personal Representative c/o M. Carl Glatstein, Esq. Glatstein & O’Brien, LLP 2696 S. Colorado Blvd., Ste. 350 Denver, Colorado 80222

Name Changes

Legal Notice No. BSB2866 First Publication: December14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public notice is given on November 21, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Adams County Court.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Linda Lee Olson, A/K/A Linda L. Olson, A/K/A Linda Olson, A/K/A “Ole”Olson, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30957 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before April 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Jeffrey Olson Personal Representative 1531 E. Mineral Place Centennial, CO 80122

District Court Adams County, Colorado Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Dr. Brighton, CO 80601

In the Interest of: Fernando Chavez Solis Case Number: 2023PR30741 Division: T1 Courtroom Attorney or Party Without Attorney (Name and Address): Jennaweh Hondrogiannis, Esq. 10701 Melody Dr., Suite 565 Northglenn, CO 0 Phone Number: 303-222-1130 E-mail: jennaweh@somosimmigration.com Attv. Reg. #: 45094

Brian Musell attorney for Victoria Ortega Personal Representative 3801 E. Florida Ave. Ste. 725, Denver, CO 80210 Legal Notice No. BSB2879 First Publication: December14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO§ 15-10-401, C.R.S. To: Julio Cesar Chavez Padilla. Maria de Jesus Solis Gamboa

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Charles H. Streib, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30890 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before April 8, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Carol Margaret Alcorn a/k/a Carol M. Alcorn a/k/a Carol Alcorn a/k/a Caroline Margrate Kuball

Legal Notice No. BSB2855 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 14, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Francis H. Ortega (Also known as Francis Hope Ortega and Francis Ortega), Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30819

PUBLIC NOTICE

By: Deputy Clerk

(Adoption/Guardian/Other)

PUBLIC NOTICE

Legal Notice No. BSB2863 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

The petition requests that the name of Alejandro Olivas II be changed to Alex Bautista Case No.: 23 C 1742

Children Services

Legal Notice No. BSB2888 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Joanne Streib Personal Representative 11729 E. Asbury Ave. Auroa, CO 80014

Legal Notice No. BSB2860 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

A hearing on January 16, 2024 at 11:30 am. Petition for Appointment of Guardian for Minor will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued: Date: January 16, 2024 Time: 11:30am Courtroom or Division: T1 Address: Webex with Magistrate Price https://iudicial.webex.com/meet/D17-BRGTDIVT1 The hearing will take approximately 1 hour Legal Notice No. BSB2869 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ADAMS Division D1 No. 23JV30179

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE INTEREST OF: Uriel Loza A Child, and Concerning Beatriz Loza Rendon, John Doe Respondents: SUMMONS To the parents, guardian, or other respondents named above, GREETINGS: John Doe You are hereby notified that a verified petition has been filed in the above named Court in which it is represented to the Court that said child are alleged to be dependent and neglected; for the reasons set forth more fully in said petition, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference for greater certainty. You are further notified that the parent-child legal relationship may be terminated by this action, if prayed for in the petition. You are further notified that the Court has set said petition for hearing on the 1st day of February, 2024 at the hour of 9:10 am. You are hereby notified to be and appear, at said time, before this Court located at the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601. Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 13th day of December, 2023. Alana Percy Clerk of the District Court Legal Notice No. BSB2893 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice District Court Adams County, Colorado Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Dr Brighton, CO 80601 In the Interest of: Maria Chavez Solis Case Number: 2023PR30742 Division: T1 Courtroom Attorney or Party Without Attorney (Name and Address): Jennaweh Hondrogiannis, Esq. 10701 Melody Dr., Suite 565 Northglenn, CO 80234 Phone Number: 303-222-1130 E-mail: jennaweh@somosimmigration.com Attv. Reg.#: 45094 NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO§ 15-10-401, C.R.S. To: Julio Cesar Chavez Padilla, Maria de Jesus Solis Gamboa A hearing on January 16 2024 at 11:30am, Petition for Appojntment of Guardian for Minor will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued: Date: January 16, 2024 Time: 11:30am Courtroom or Division: T1 Address: Webex with Magistrate Price https://iudicial.webex.com/meeUD17-BRGTDIVT1 The hearing will take approximately 1 hour. Legal Notice No. BSB2870 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601 Children: Chloe Janes, Carmelo Janes, Serena Janes, Leana Place, Dennis Place III Respondents: Tracey Place, Harold Janes, Dennis Place II

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Case Number: 22JV65 Div.: D Ctrm.: ORDER OF ADVISEMENT NOTICE TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENTS,: Tracey Place, Harold Janes, and Dennis Place II YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED that the Petitioner, has filed a Motion to Terminate the Parent-Child Legal Relationship which now exists between you and the above-named child(ren); YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED that the Motion has been set for hearing in Division D of the District Court in and for the County of Adams, Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, Colorado, on the 26th day of January, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., at which time the Petitioner must prove by clear and convincing evidence that: 1) That the child(ren) was adjudicated dependent or neglected; 2) That an appropriate treatment plan has not reasonably been complied with by the parent or has not been successful; 3) That the parents are unfit; 4) That the conduct or condition of the parent or parents is unlikely to change within a reasonable time; no less drastic alternative to termination exists, and 6) That it is in the best interests of the child(ren) that the parent-child legal relationship which exists between the child(ren) and the respondent(s) be terminated and severed. OR 1) That the child(ren) has been abandoned by parent or parents in that the parent or parents have surrendered physical custody for a period

named above, GREETINGS: Malcolm Swain Whiteplume

of six months and during this period have not manifested to the child(ren), the court or to the person having physical custody a firm intention to assume or obtain physical custody or to make permanent legal arrangements for the care of the child(ren); and 2) That it is in the best interests of the child(ren) that the parent-child legal relationship which exists between the child(ren) and the respondent(s) be terminated and severed. OR 1) That the child(ren) has been abandoned by parent or parents in that the identity of the parent of the child is unknown and has been unknown for three months or more and that reasonable efforts to identify and locate the parent in accordance with section 19-3-603 have failed; and 2) That it is in the best interests of the child(ren) that the parent-child legal relationship which exists between the child(ren) and the respondent(s) be terminated and severed.

either your legal counsel or the Court.

If a grandparent, aunt, uncle, brother, or sister of the child is requesting guardianship or legal custody of the child such request must be filed within twenty days of the filing of this motion.

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE INTEREST OF:

You are further notified that the Court has set said petition for hearing on the 12TH day of January, 2024, at the hour of 10:00 am. You are hereby notified to be and appear, at said time, before this Court located at the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601.

Jamilah Whiteplume, Poetic Justice Maldonado

Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 9th day of December, 2023.

Child(ren), and Concerning

Alana Percy Clerk of the District Court

Frantasia Maldonado, Malcolm Swain Whiteplume

Legal Notice No. BSB2886 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade ###Legals

YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED that you have the right to have legal counsel represent you in all matters connected with the Motion to Terminate the Parent-Child Legal Relationship. If you cannot afford to pay the fees of legal counsel, you are advised that the Court will appoint legal counsel to represent you at no cost to you upon your request and upon your showing of an inability to pay. If you have any questions concerning the foregoing advisement, you should immediately contact

Done and signed on: December 4, 2023

You are hereby notified that a verified petition has been filed in the above named Court in which it is represented to the Court that said child are alleged to be dependent and neglected; for the reasons set forth more fully in said petition, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference for greater certainty.

BY THE COURT: District Court Judge/Magistrate Legal Notice No. BSB2887 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

You are further notified that the parent-child legal relationship may be terminated by this action, if prayed for in the petition.

Public Notice STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ADAMS Division S Case Number 23JV30085

SUMMONS To the parents, guardian, or other respondents

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City of Ft. Lupton Public Notice CITY OF FORT LUPTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City of Fort Lupton is in receipt of an application for a Variance referred to as the Bejarano Variance, located at 1206 Lancaster Court in Fort Lupton, Colorado, pursuant to the City of Fort Lupton Municipal Code Notice Requirements. The public hearings are to be held before the Board of Adjustment on Thursday, January 11, 2023, immediately following the Planning Commission Meeting at 6:00 P.M. The public hearings shall be held at the Fort Lupton City Hall, 130 S. McKinley Avenue in Fort Lupton, Colorado. In the event that the City Hall is closed at the time of the hearings, the public hearings will be held remotely, accessible to the public by phone and internet. Information on how to attend the hearings will be provided in the agenda as posted on the City’s website, www.fortluptonco.gov. Further information is available through the City Planning and Building Department at (303) 857-6694. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS MAY ATTEND. LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOT 3, BLOCK 6, LANCASTER NORTH ADDITION 5TH FILING. COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF COLORADO Legal Notice No. FLP983 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Fort Lupton Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RETAIL MARIJUANA BUSINESS LICENSE CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP Notice is hereby given that the City of Fort Lupton City Council, acting as the Local Licensing Authority, has scheduled a public hearing on January 2, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the City Complex, 130 S. McKinley Avenue, Fort Lupton, CO 80621. The public hearing is to consider the application, submitted on November 1, 2023, for a transfer of ownership of 1310 Factory Circle, LLC. The location of the marijuana retail business: 1310 Factory Circle, Fort Lupton, CO 80621. The trans-

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Bids and Settlements Public Notice INVITATION TO BID Silverstone Metropolitan District No. 2 (District) is requesting sealed bids for furnishing of all labor, material, and equipment necessary to complete the following District improvement projects: Silverstone Filing 7 Offsite Sanitary Construction Plans (District Improvement Areas). Work may include grading, excavation, pumping, shoring, fine grading, erosion control, sanitary sewer main, traffic control, concrete, and asphalt paving improvements, etc. The Owner will provide geotechnical engineering and project surveying. District projects are tax exempt. Construction bid documents and forms can be obtained electronically from Silverstone Metropolitan District No. 2 starting on Wednesday December 13, 2023. Bid documents can be requested via e-mail to travis@cdgcolorado. com. Questions are due in writing by Friday December 29th, 2023 at 5:00 PM to travis@ cdgcolorado.com . Bids are due by 12:00 NOON on Friday, January 5th, 2024 to Silverstone Metropolitan District No. 2 2500 Arapahoe Avenue, Suite 220, Boulder, CO 80302 or submit via email to travis@cdgcolorado.com. The Owner has sole discretion in selection of the bid and may reject any bid and waive any informalities in the Bid. Bids will not be read aloud. Legal Notice No. FLP981 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Fort Lupton Press

Notice to Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jenine Lynn Burrell a/k/a Jenine L. Burrell a/k/a Jenine Burrell a/k/a Jenine Lynn Nichols a/k/a Jenine L. Nichols a/k/a Jenine Nichols, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 030626 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Weld County, Colorado on or before April 15, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Colorado Estate Planning Law Center Attorneys to the Personal Representative 6870 W 52nd Ave, STE 103 Arvada, CO 80002 Legal Notice No. FLP978 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Fort Lupton Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Geoffrey D. Runyan, AKA Butch Runyan, AKA Jeff Runyan, AKA Geoffrey Runyan, AKA Geoffrey Don Runyan, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 354 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Weld County, Colorado on or before April 8, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Wendy McSwain Personal Representative 3344 34th St Greeley, CO 80634 Legal Notice No. FLP976 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Fort Lupton Press ###

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But my high school coach told me about Mines rugby and I thought, “That sounds interesting.” He got me in contact with [Ford]. He’s been telling me since I got there, he’s like “Mate,” because he’s Australian. He’s like, “Mate, you’re going to get that all-star selection” and this and that. I didn’t really take him seriously at first. But coming into my second season at Mines, I guess I maybe did expect some sort of recognition, if it wasn’t the all-star selection, specifically. But it was definitely unexpected when I got the email. CCM: What’s the goal at the all-star game in Austin this coming January?

Cisneros: I saw the email but I didn’t really take it seriously. But

that’s when [Coach Ford] called me one morning and said I should go because this is how you become an All-American. The all-star selection is great and all, but what I’m really going for is the All-American selection. This tournament is where you get selected for that. Coach Anthony was an All-American when he played in college. He came from Australia and played in Nebraska. And so, a big reason why I want to accomplish this is because of him. He really inspired me to shoot for that goal and encouraged me from the beginning, saying I could do it.

game. A lot of the guys we get to join the rugby team have never played before. It’s a big learning curve. I think it’ll be really awesome to be in a position where I’m learning a lot. Not to say I don’t learn during the season, I think I’ve grown immensely during the course of this last season. But opportunities like this don’t come every day. So, I’m definitely looking forward to picking the brains of all the other players and coaches there.

CCM: It’s always a war against your opponents on the field, but do events like the all-star tournament allow you to pick the brains of other great players?

Cisneros:Coach Anthony was a scrumhalf when he played, too. He describes the scrumhalf as, if you want to put it in football terms, the center mixed with the quarterback. So, the center snaps the ball to start the play and the quarterback is kind of the general on the field. So the responsibility of the scrumhalf

Cisneros:For sure. There are a lot of times when on the field and in practice, I’m helping or teaching my teammates who are new to the

CCM: As a scrumhalf, can you please, in your own words, describe your position or role on the field?

is to be that general but also be the person who starts the next phase of play when there’s a tackle. Coach likes to say I mix in a little running back into it as well. CCM: As a sophomore, what other goals do you have in your college rugby career?

Cisneros:This seems like an ambitious goal, but my ultimate goal in my college career is to win the national championship for our team. We finished ranked 11th last season and finished a little lower this year. But I think we’ve got the guys to do it. We’ve got the coaches to do it. The thing that we’re lacking right now is experience. But we’re playing a lot of rugby and playing a spring season as well. The All-American selection would be fantastic as maybe an individual accomplishment, but my ultimate goal is for our team to win the national championship.

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