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Single-family homeowners in the most populous parts of Colorado would be allowed to build accessory dwelling units on their properties under a bill introduced in late January in the legislature aiming to override local zoning rules in areas that currently prohibit them. House Bill 1152 is the first of several marquee bills that Democrats at the Capitol, in partnership with Gov. Jared Polis, are expected to introduce this year that would target city and county land use regulations in an effort to tackle Colorado’s affordable housing crisis. A similar push last year ended in a political dumpster fire for the governor when he tried to pack an array of changes into one measure that ultimately failed after weeks of animosity between him and local leaders. In 2024, Polis plans to pursue the same policy changes, albeit through bite-sized pieces of legislation — the first of which is the accessory dwelling units bill introduced Tuesday. SEE ADUS, P5

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High school graduates who live in a United Power service area and are interested in a career as utility line workers can apply for United Power’s new $7,500 lineman scholarship. “We are excited to introduce the United Power Lineman Scholarship as part of our ongoing commitment to support continuing educa-

tion in the communities we serve,” said Julie Stewart, Community Outreach Coordinator at United Power, in a written statement. “The Lineman Scholarships are the newest addition to our annual cooperative scholarship program and will be awarded along with an additional $31,500 in post-secondary and vocational scholarships in 2024.” United Power serves 25 communities in Adams, Boulder, Broomfield, Gilpin, Jefferson and Weld counties. Two students with academic achievements, extracurricular involvement, and leadership skills will get the opportunity to be awarded $7,500 each to study in the Powerline education program. SEE SCHOLARSHIP, P4

Brighton tree program kicks off for 2024 Program offers 12 different varieties chosen to match Brighton environment BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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Older baby boomers might want to make the same calculation Rita and I made when we sold our big home. We realized that, because of the increase in market value of our home, we could net a substantial amount of cash by selling our home, even after paying capital gains above the $500,000 marital exclusion. Our home’s equity was not paying us any dividends sitting in our house, and it wouldn’t pay us dividends if we sequestered it in, say, a patio home. Thanks to Medicare, we realized that by investing the net proceeds from the sale of our house we would generate a monthly income greater than the rent we would be paying, and that’s without dipping into the Social Security income that we were already earning. The big increase we were seeing in our property tax added to that calculation, as did my hunch that the surge in home values may have peaked and could decline in future years. It was a good time to sell. If you’re a senior citizen sitting on substantial equity, you might reach the same conclusion we did — that selling and renting is, surprisingly, the smart

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Accessory dwelling units, also called ADUs, granny flats or casitas, are secondary residences that are either attached or adjacent to singlefamily homes. They’re often rented out or used for visiting family members and have long been seen as a way to boost Colorado’s housing stock and drive down the cost of living. Homeowners also rent them out to tourists as short-term vacation rentals. Research by Freddie Mac, the government-sponsored housing corporation, has found that ADUs are far more affordable than apartments and standalone housing units, but local prohibitions have limited their proliferation in all but a handful of places across the country. In Denver, for instance, a residential lot must be a certain size or in a certain area to be zoned for an ADU to be legally built. Getting a variance can be difficult. Bill sponsors told The Colorado Sun they view ADUs as a small piece of solving Colorado’s housing crunch, one that can appeal to senior citizens and workers alike. “People are struggling to live where they work,” said Sen. Kyle Mullica, D-Thornton. “This is an opportunity to try to solve that and put more affordable units on the market.” Rep. Judy Amabile, D-Boulder, said that before she joined the legislature, she built a shower and a kitchenette in a room above her garage for her son, who suffers from mental illness and needed a separate living space. The city cracked down on the illegal unit, and her son was left homeless for months, she said, spending

the night in shelters and occasionally in a sleeping bag on her porch. “That shouldn’t be happening,” Amabile said. “It’s about your own personal property rights.” The rules in House Bill 1152 would only apply to communities covered by a metropolitan planning organization, including Denver and much of the Front Range, as well as Grand Junction. Cities with fewer than 1,000 people would be exempt, as would unincorporated communities with fewer than 10,000 residents. Mountain resort communities would also be exempt, said House Speaker Julie McCluskie, a nod to concerns that homeowners there will promote them as short-term vacation rentals rather than provide housing to Coloradans. The measure would also create two new programs to promote the construction of ADUs. One would provide grants to local governments that could be used to waive permitting fees for ADUs. Another would provide low-interest financing to low- to moderate-income homeowners who want to build accessory units on their properties. To qualify, homeowners would have to rent their units at an affordable rate. Local governments are skeptical of the measure — a sign that months of negotiations leading up to the session have not resulted in broad support for Polis’ housing plans. Kevin Bommer, who leads the Colorado Municipal League, which represents cities and towns across Colorado, called the bill “a good start.” But he worries that it “undermines local decision-making.” “The state should absolutely be in the business of incentives,” he told The Sun, “but this legislation, as introduced, also crosses a wellestablished line of unconstitutional preemption of home rule land use authority.”

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Registration for Fort Lupton’s Spring Soccer Program is open for kids from pre-K through 6th grade online at www.fortluptonco.gov. Registration for kids in pre-K through 2nd grade has a Feb. 17 deadline, and the normal fee is $55. There is an early bird discounted price of $40 if registration is completed by Feb. 10. Registration for older kids in grades three through six has a Feb. 24 deadline, and the normal fee is $75. There is an early bird discounted price of $60 if registration is completed by Feb. 10. Games will be played at Pearson Park and the NVAA Recreation Community Park. Volunteer coaches are needed as well and will receive a $20 credit. 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. Severe Weather Soliciting and Scams

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

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. Drop-in child care

The Fort Lupton Recreation Center offers drop-in child care from 9 to 11 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays. There is $3/hour/child for a drop-in, however there is no fee for members with a monthly or annual pass. There is a one-hour maximum/per day. Call 303-857-4200 for more information. 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.

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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 three times per week, Mondays, Wednesdays and 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

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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. Coffee group

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

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With increasing student enrollment and work on a fourth high school in the future, Brighton-based School District 27J wanted a chance to chat with city officials from Brighton and Commerce City. “It’s about partnerships”, Brighton Councilor and 27J Board President Tom Green said. District officials gave an update about plans to build a new high school in Commerce City’s Reunion neighborhood and efforts to ease parking problems around Brighton High School at the joint meeting on Jan. 30 at the school district’s Brighton offices. But the bulk of the meeting centered around partnerships and the cities and school districts working together. “We really find these beneficial,” Green told the group of about 20

school and municipal officials. “The dialog that we get to have and the updates we get about what you guys are doing, we find these priceless.” Chris Fiedler, 27J’s school superintendent and a newly-elected Brighton City Councilor, noted that 27J’s student enrollment continues to grow, with 23,108 students for the 2023-24 school year —about 421 students more than the previous year. The 27J school district currently operates three high schools: Brighton High School in Brighton, Prairie View High School in Henderson and Riverdale Ridge in Thornton. Now the district is preparing to begin work on the fourth school, in Commerce City’s Reunion area. District Operations Officer Terry Lucero said the district expects the school will cost $130 million to construct, with plans to open in Aug. 2027. It would be built near Landmark Drive and Reunion Parkway, north of 96th Avenue. “We’ve had this site in mind since 2002, so we’re happy to finally get this thing going along,” Lucero said. He said the district is working with the Commerce City Council and staff

to narrow down the location and decide how the school will fit on the site. Currently, the work now involves settling on a site with Commerce City and deciding how that land will be used. “The first step for us is to agree on that property line and a new survey and a legal description,” Lucero said. “And then we expect that land will be dedicated to us by Commerce City. In the meantime, we are just going to keep moving with this plan.” Education Commission

Councilor Susan Nobel, Commerce City’s mayor pro tem, said the Commerce City councilors are considering reinvigorating a city education commission that would allow City officials and representatives from 27J and from Commerce Citybased district Adams County 14 to meet and discuss important issues. “We started the education commission when there was a bond measure that needed passing and we needed a support team,” Noble said. “It did come to pass, but we’ve continued to assign councilmem-

bers to the commission even though it really hasn’t been meeting.” Commerce City Councilor Charles Dukes, who sits on the education commission, said it good tool to help the city’s youth. “When I process this concept of an education commission, it gives us the ability to sit down and grapple with some big challenges in a proactive way,” Dukes said. “We can bring in business, we can bring in private partners and we can bring in higher education providers to work on opportunities there.” Fiedler said it was good idea. “It’s really hard to say no to more cooperation and partnerships,” Fiedler said. Brighton parking

27J’s Lucero also updated the district’s efforts to relieve parking around Brighton High School, working with the city to build a new 300-space student parking lot on the former Friendship Park lot, a former student smoking area. SEE 27J, P24

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rmed with steady hands and lamps strapped to their craniums, many female, non-binary and queer tattoo artists utilize their passion, personalities and perseverance to bring art to life, all the while shifting the culture of the Denver-area tattoo scene. ‘If you build it, they will come’

Owner of the Wolf Den Custom Tattoo Studio Ryane Rose said they built their shop, located at 6640 E Colfax Ave. in Denver, about seven years ago. “It kind of came about by working at shop after shop that just kind of created an environment that didn’t feel as welcoming by default,” Rose said. Rose said the culture was “masculine-driven” which isn’t a bad thing, but can leave “little room for other people to be expressive or exist.”

“So I think that’s where the toxic part of the culture came in. It was more suffocating than inviting,” Rose said. They said they kept trying to find a studio that would support a welcoming and accepting mentality but couldn’t. Thus the Wolf Den was born. The 37-year-old thought it would be difficult to find a complete staff of queer, non-binary or female tattoo artists. However, “if you build it they will come right,” Rose said. “This entire seven years my inbox has been flooded with women and non-binary humans that have constantly reached out to work here with the same exact story,” Rose said. The wolf pack

One woman was artist Meghan Donohue, who works with Rose as their apprentice. Originally from Massachusetts, Donohue moved to Denver about a year and a half ago to

become a tattoo artist. She said she found the Wolf Den online. Donohue’s favorite aspect of the Den is the experience it provides both artists and clients. “It’s a place where we all really can emphasize our own strengths,” Donohue said. “The artists that work here all share a common strength of people skills which is something a lot of tattoo artists lack in the industry.” The 25-year-old said she is still determining her style as a tattoo artist but she is versatile in that she does illustrative, realistic and fine line pieces. Rose describes their style as a wide range because they love creating watercolor, fine line, geometric and abstract pieces. They also love the one-to-one connection with their clients. “You get to take this concept that represents something that they value and then you get to give it a heartbeat collectively,” Rose said. SEE SHIFTING CULTURE, P13

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For Rose, the best aspect of the Wolf Den is the energy they’ve curated with their staff. “We all genuinely care about each other and that’s a hard one in shops too because the culture really does drive in ‘You need to care for yourself,”’ Rose said. “If another artist takes art from you they’re taking food from you essentially.” The name for their tattoo shop was inspired by an animal where females are the alphas and the group acts as a family. “I wanted a wolf pack,” Rose said. “I wanted people who took care of each other. We’re all stronger together and we can all eat together.” Macy Zerbe, 26, became a member of the pack in June 2023 and they said they love the “chill vibe” at the Den. “I feel everybody is pretty about community and making a welcoming space that tattoo shops don’t always have,” Zerbe said. Rose runs their business with their wife Jess Rose, who handles the day-to-day operation of the shop and elevates the business. “When you’re in love and that person is your partner and your soul mate they’re going to enrich your life in every single aspect,” Rose said. “So the Den is no exception. She brings a perspective from a stylistic point of view.” Jess is a leather artist and along with her own business, she said her role in the pack is the “lady behind the scenes making things happen.” “When I met Ryane, I saw their vision and I knew where they wanted to take it,” Jess said. “I definitely feel like I am always here to see those visions through.” Jess said there are various ways the Wolf Den is shifting the industry from its representation to its atmosphere and products. “Already (Ryane was) changing the industry by creating a space where there was an owner that was far different than a heterosexual white male owning a shop,” Jess said. Mele Lucero is another member and tattoo artist in the pack and she said she loves making “weird trippy” pieces. Lucero said the Den is unique in that she is supported as a female tattoo artist by her peers and mentors. “They just want you to grow,” Lucero said. “I felt like with my old (shop) it was like a debt to be owed to them and then coming to the Wolf Den they just continue to push me and grow my style and (to) just be me.” Jess said the Den provides eco-friendly products which isn’t common in other shops. Ryane said the shop is 90% plastic-free, but there’s a goal to up that another 5%. Going forward, Rose said they hope to both maintain the stability of the Den and continue to grow its presence.

Meghan Donohue, a 25-year-old apprentice at the Wolf Den Custom Tattoo Shop works on her latest creation.

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Striving to also provide a different atmosphere for their clients and fellow creators is tattoo artist Lora Bird. Bird created the Nest Art Collective, located at 7460 W 38th Ave. in Wheat Ridge, which is a space for queer, femme, nonbinary or neurodivergent artists and clients alike. “I would describe it as a haven for people who need a little bit more accommodation during their appointment,” Bird said. “We do our best to make sure everybody has the right lighting, the right sound level, the right privacy to feel as comfortable as possible during a pretty uncomfortable procedure.” SEE SHIFTING CULTURE, P14

Mele Lucero, sits at her station in the Wolf Den Custom Tattoo Shop where she creates “weird PHOTOS BY ELISABETH SLAY trippy tattoos” for clients.

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Bird was searching for a space that would support them as an artist and accommodate their needs as a neurodivergent person. “The shop that I learned in was a very open space, which there is nothing wrong with that and some people thrive in that environment, but with me having ADHD and newly diagnosed autism, it ended up being a little bit harder for me to focus on the art and my client,” Bird said. The tattoo artist of six years said the chaos of the shop was overwhelming. “I wanted to work in a space where I was able to control the environment a little more and after searching around through some studios and keeping my eyes peeled for someplace I wanted to work I realized that doesn’t really exist,” Bird said. Therefore, Bird built the Nest from the ground up. Bird was inspired to model their shop after a “salon suite” which they worked in for about a year. Bird explained a salon suite is a rented amount of

space with pods of individual businesses such as a hair salon, a nail salon and makeup artist. The Nest opened its doors in 2021 and Bird said at the moment, the shop is full of artists who all have their own space. Additionally, Bird said while artists technically work for them, the artists are in charge of their own booking, scheduling, pricing and setting up their rooms. “They are all individual business owners and they really do find and work with people that want to work with them which is just such a wonderful thing in tattooing,” Bird said. “They curate the space to be comfortable for them and by proxy it’s comfortable for their clients.” Izzy Bump, creator of large colorful botanical tattoos, said she enjoys being in control of her own business and ethical choices. The artist said the best aspect of the Nest is that it’s a supportive space where the artists care about their work, each other and clients. “We all have more than enough clients to go around and because we’re not competing with each other and because we all do care about each other and our community there’s a lot of helping each other and lifting each other up,” Bump said.

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comes through and they are beautiful and graceful and can be fierce if you cross them,” Rosetta said. Rosetta also did some polar bear sculptures and had the opportunity to travel to Africa, which inspired her to create masks with animals’ faces. Last year, at the City BBQ, Brighton Summerfest, and Harvest Festival, residents voted for their favorite sculpture to be purchased by the city as a permanent piece of art and her piece won. The Brighton Cultural Arts Commission, with Scientific & Cultural Facilities District SVFD funds, purchased the Bobcat by Rosetta sculpture and installed it in Carmichael Park. It was bought as part of the Brighton Eye for Art Program, which gives sculpture artists a chance to unveil their work on loan in a high-visibility area for one year. The artists are selected through a nationwide call for artists, and then a selection committee views the submissions and chooses the pieces. City Hall and Carmichael Park are used to display the selected art pieces. The city has purchased eight pieces of art to date and installed them throughout Brighton. According to officials, the Sculpture on Loan project at Carmichael Park is to enhance a “sense of place to bring communities together and beautify the city so people who live and work in the City of Brighton are proud.

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Public Notices call 303-566-4123 Legals City and County Public Notice NOTICE OF ELECTION Presidential Primary Election by Mail Ballot Adams County, Colorado Tuesday, March 5, 2024 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Presidential Primary Election will be held in Adams County, Colorado, on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, as a Mail Ballot Election. Beginning February 12, 2024, ballots in signed Official Return Envelopes may be dropped off at any of the following designated drop-off locations. 24-Hour Drop Box Locations Adams County Government Center – 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy., Brighton Adams County Human Services Center – 11860 Pecos St., Westminster Adams County Justice Center – 1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton Adams County Western Services Center – 12200 N. Pecos St., Westminster Anythink Library Wright Farms – 5877 E. 120th Ave., Thornton Aurora Motor Vehicle – 3449 N. Chambers Rd., Aurora Aurora Municipal Center* – 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora Bennett Motor Vehicle – 355 S. First St., Bennett Brighton City Hall – 500 S. 4th Ave., Brighton Carpenter Skate Park (Margaret Carpenter Rec Center) – 3558 E. 112th Ave., Thornton Colfax Community Network – 1585 Kingston St., Aurora Commerce City Civic Center – 7887 E. 60th Ave., Commerce City Commerce City Motor Vehicle – 7190 Colorado Blvd., Commerce City Daniel C. Vallez Family Education Center (fka Perl Mack Community Center) – 7125 Mariposa St., Denver Federal Heights City Hall – 2380 W. 90th Ave., Federal Heights Front Range Community College (College Hill Library) – 3705 W. 112th Ave., Westminster Hilltop Village Shopping Center – 13762 Colorado Blvd., Thornton Kelver Public Library* – 585 S. Main St., Byers Martin Luther King, Jr. Library* – 9898 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora Northglenn City Hall – 11701 Community Center Dr., Northglenn Riverdale Animal Shelter – 12155 Park Blvd., Brighton Rotella Park – 1824 Coronado Pkwy. S., Denver Strasburg Sheriff’s Substation – 2550 Strasburg Rd., Strasburg Thornton Civic Center – 9500 Civic Center Dr., Thornton Trail Winds Recreation Center – 13495 Holly St., Thornton University of Colorado Anschutz Campus (Health & Wellness Center) – 12348 E. Montview Blvd., Aurora Westminster City Hall – 4800 W. 92nd Ave., Westminster Westminster Motor Vehicle – 8452 Federal Blvd., Westminster Ballots must be received at the Adams County Election Office, a designated ballot drop box, or

Voter Service & Polling Center (VSPC) location by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, March 5, 2024, for your vote(s) to be counted. Ballots received after 7 p.m. on Election Day will not be counted. Postmarks do not count as a received date. VOTER SERVICE & POLLING CENTERS Services offered include voting, ballot replacement, ballot drop box, ADA-accessible ballot marking devices, new voter registration, and voter registration updates available at all locations. Phase 1 VSPCs February 26 – March 5 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, March 2 – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, Election Day – 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Adams County Government Center (Conference Center Entrance on West Side) – 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy., Brighton Adams County Human Services Center – 11860 Pecos St., Westminster Bennett Motor Vehicle Office – 355 S. First St., Bennett Commerce City Motor Vehicle – 7190 Colorado Blvd., Commerce City Martin Luther King, Jr. Library* – 9898 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora Moorhead Rec Center – 2390 Havana St., Aurora Westminster Motor Vehicle – 8452 Federal Blvd., Westminster Phase 2 VSPCs March 4-5, 2024 Hours: Monday, March 4 - 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, Election Day 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Anschutz Medical Campus (Health & Wellness Center) – 12348 E. Montview Blvd., Aurora Front Range Community College – 3645 W. 112th Ave., Westminster *Denotes Drop Boxes and VSPCs shared with Arapahoe and/or Denver Counties. Sample ballots will be available online at GoVoteColorado.gov by accessing your voter registration record. For more election information and frequently asked questions, visit the Adams County Elections website at AdamsVotes.com or call the Adams County Elections office at 720.523.6500. ADAMS COUNTY CLERK & RECORDER Josh Zygielbaum, Clerk & Recorder 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy., Suite E3102 Brighton, CO 80601 Legal Notice No. BSB2985 First Publication: February 8, 2024 Last Publication: February 8, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice AVISO DE ELECCIÓN Elección Primaria Presidencial mediante voto por correo Condado de Adams, Colorado 5 de marzo de 2024

designados para ello. Sitios con buzones disponibles las 24 horas del día Adams County Government Center – 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy., Brighton Adams County Human Services Center – 11860 Pecos St., Westminster Adams County Justice Center – 1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton Adams County Western Services Center – 12200 N. Pecos St., Westminster Anythink Library Wright Farms – 5877 E. 120th Ave., Thornton Aurora Motor Vehicle – 3449 N. Chambers Rd., Aurora Aurora Municipal Center* – 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora Bennett Motor Vehicle – 355 S. First St., Bennett Brighton City Hall – 500 S. 4th Ave., Brighton Carpenter Skate Park (Margaret Carpenter Rec Center) – 3558 E. 112th Ave., Thornton Colfax Community Network – 1585 Kingston St., Aurora Commerce City Civic Center – 7887 E. 60th Ave., Commerce City Commerce City Motor Vehicle – 7190 Colorado Blvd., Commerce City Daniel C. Vallez Family Education Center (conocido anteriormente como Perl Mack Community Center) – 7125 Mariposa St., Denver Federal Heights City Hall – 2380 W. 90th Ave., Federal Heights Front Range Community College (College Hill Library) – 3705 W. 112th Ave., Westminster Hilltop Village Shopping Center – 13762 Colorado Blvd., Thornton Kelver Public Library* – 585 S. Main St., Byers Martin Luther King, Jr. Library* – 9898 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora Northglenn City Hall – 11701 Community Center Dr., Northglenn Riverdale Animal Shelter – 12155 Park Blvd., Brighton Rotella Park – 1824 Coronado Pkwy. S., Denver Strasburg Sheriff’s Substation – 2550 Strasburg Rd., Strasburg Thornton Civic Center – 9500 Civic Center Dr., Thornton Trail Winds Recreation Center – 13495 Holly St., Thornton University of Colorado Anschutz Campus (Health & Wellness Center) – 12348 E. Montview Blvd., Aurora Westminster City Hall – 4800 W. 92nd Ave., Westminster Westminster Motor Vehicle – 8452 N. Federal Blvd., Westminster Las papeletas deben recibirse en la Oficina Electoral del Condado de Adams, en un buzón de papeletas designado o en un Centro de votación y servicios para electores (VSPC) antes de las 7 p.m. del día de la elección, el martes, 5 de marzo de 2024, para que su voto sea contabilizado. No se contabilizarán las papeletas que se reciban después de las 7 p.m. del día de la elección. Los sellos de la postal no cuentan como fecha de recepción.

POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que se realizará una Elección Primaria Presidencial en el Condado de Adams, Colorado, el martes, 5 de marzo de 2024, en modalidad de elección mediante voto por correo.

CENTROS DE VOTACIÓN Y SERVICIOS PARA ELECTORES Entre los servicios ofrecidos se incluyen la recepción del voto, sustitución de papeletas, buzón de papeletas, dispositivos de marcado de papeletas accesibles en conformidad con la ley ADA, registro de nuevos votantes y actualizaciones del registro de votantes disponibles en todas las localidades.

A partir del 12 de febrero de 2024, las papeletas en sobres oficiales de retorno firmados podrán depositarse en cualquiera de los siguientes sitios

Centros VSPC para la Fase 1 Del 26 de febrero al 5 de marzo de 2024 Horario:

De lunes a viernes, de 8 a.m. a 5 p.m. Sábado 2 de marzo, de 10 a.m. a 2 p.m. Martes 5 de marzo, día de la elección, de 7 a.m. a 7 p.m. Adams County Government Center (entrada por el Centro de Conferencias en el costado oeste) – 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy., Brighton Adams County Human Services Center – 11860 Pecos St., Westminster Bennett Motor Vehicle Office – 355 S. First St., Bennett Commerce City Motor Vehicle – 7190 Colorado Blvd., Commerce City Martin Luther King, Jr. Library* – 9898 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora Moorhead Rec Center – 2390 Havana St., Aurora Westminster Motor Vehicle – 8452 N. Federal Blvd., Westminster Centros VSPC para la Fase 2 El 4 y 5 de marzo de 2024 Horario: Lunes 4 de marzo, de 8 a.m. a 5 p.m. Martes 5 de marzo, día de la elección, de 7 a.m. a 7 p.m. Anschutz Medical Campus (Health & Wellness Center) – 12348 E. Montview Blvd., Aurora Front Range Community College – 3645 W. 112th Ave., Westminster *Denota buzones y centros VSPC compartidos con los condados de Arapahoe y/o Denver. Habrá muestras de papeletas de votación disponibles en línea en GoVoteColorado.gov mediante el acceso a su registro electoral. Si desea obtener más información sobre la elección o acceder a la sección de preguntas frecuentes, visite la página web de Adams County Elections en AdamsVotes.com o llame a la oficina de Adams County Elections al 720.523.6500. SECRETARIO Y FUNCIONARIO DE REGISTRO DEL CONDADO DE ADAMS Josh Zygielbaum, Clerk & Recorder 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy., Suite E3102 Brighton, CO 80601 Legal Notice No. BSB2986 First Publication: February 8, 2024 Last Publication: February 8, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Metropolitan Districts Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELATION OF ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Hi-Land Acres Water and Sanitation District, Adams County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 2, 2023 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513 (1), C.R.S. The following candidates are hereby declared elected: David Ocker 4 Year Term Until May 2027 Donna Irons 4 Year Term Until May 2027 Vacancy 3 Year Term Until May 2025

Richard J. Roos Jr. 3 Year Term Until May 2025 Susan L. Findling 3 Year Term Until May 2025 /s/ Sue Blair Designated Election Official Contact Person for the District: Sue Blair, Designated Election Official Community Resource Services 7995 E. Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E Greenwood Village, CO 80111 303.381.4960 (voice) 303. 381.4961 (fax) sblair@crsofcolorado.com Legal Notice No. BSB2987 First Publication: February 8, 2024 Last Publication: February 8, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Metro Districts Budget Hearings Public Notice NOTICE AS TO AMENDMENT OF 2024 BUDGETS PRAIRIE CENTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 3, 4, 5 AND 10 CITY OF BRIGHTON, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 29-1-108 and 109, C.R.S., that the necessity has arisen (or may arise) for the amendment of the 2024 Budgets of the Prairie Center Metropolitan District Nos. 3, 4, 5 and 10 (the “Districts”). Copies of the 2024 amended budgets (if appropriate) are on file at the offices of the Districts, 141 Union Blvd., Suite 150, Lakewood, Colorado, where such are available for public inspection. Such proposed 2024 amended budgets will be considered at a special meeting to be held on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at 16888 E. 144th Ave., Brighton, Colorado. Although at least one individual will be physically present at the meeting location, the meeting may also be attended via Zoom video/ telephone conference: 1. To attend via Zoom, use the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86267550643?pw d=V3RnRGRtWkRyUlZZc1VMWTJFZjFHdz09 2. To attend via telephone, dial 1-719-3594580 or 1-346-248-7799 and enter the following additional information: (a) Meeting ID: 862 6755 0643 (b) Passcode: 987572 Any interested elector within the Districts may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2024 amended budgets, inspect the 2024 amended budgets and file or register any objections thereto. PRAIRIE CENTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 3, 4, 5 AND 10 /s/ PAULA J. WILLIAMS Attorney for the Districts Legal Notice No. BSB2976 First Publication: February 8, 2024 Last Publication: February 8, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

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SOUTH BEEBE DRAW METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO 2023 BUDGET

Legal Notice No. BSB2972 First Publication: February 8, 2024 Last Publication: February 15, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

February 27, 2024

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of South Beebe Draw Metropolitan District (the “District”), Counties of Adams and Weld, State of Colorado, will hold a regular meeting at 11:30 AM on February 27, 2024 (the “Board Meeting”) for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board. Pursuant to § 32-1-903 CRS, as amended, this meeting will be conducted electronically, telephonically or by other virtual means.

The City of Thornton, Colorado, requests separate bids for the leasing of certain shares in the following ditch companies for the 2024 Irrigation Season: Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company (FRICO Barr Division) and Burlington Ditch and Reservoir Company (Burlington Barr Division).

FURTHER, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed amended budget has been submitted to the District for the fiscal year of 2023. A copy of the proposed amended budget has been filed in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 E Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, where the same is open for public inspection. During the Board Meeting, the Board will conduct a public hearing to consider objections of the District’s electors prior to considering the adoption of such proposed amended budget. Any interested elector within the District may inspect the proposed budget amendment and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2023 budget amendment. Directors and members of the public that wish to participate in the meeting may do so via teleconference by dialing (720) 707-2699 and entering Conference ID: 864 8882 1484 or videoconference on https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86488821484. This meeting is open to the public. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SOUTH BEEBE DRAW METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL E. DAVIS, LLC Legal Notice No. BSB2975 First Publication: February 8, 2024 Last Publication: February 8, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Bids and Settlements Public Notice City of Thornton BID NOTICE The City of Thornton, Colorado, requests bids for the leasing of certain shares in the following ditch company for the 2024 Irrigation Season: Kershaw Ditch. Bids will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on March 12, 2024, in the Water Resources Division Office, 12450 Washington Street, Thornton, CO 802412405. No bids will be accepted beyond this date. Bids shall be in a sealed envelope plainly marked “City of Thornton, Water Resources Division, ATTN: Share Leases/Liz Samlan.” Bids received after 4:00 p.m. on March 12, 2024, shall be returned to the Bidder unopened and will not be considered under any circumstances. Sole responsibility rests with the Bidder to see that the bid is received on time. Bids shall contain the following information: (1) the ditch company and division, if applicable, in which the shares are to be leased; (2) the numbers of shares to be leased; (3) the ditch and headgate through which the shares are to be delivered; (4) the name, address, phone number and email address of the potential lessee; and (5) the bid price per ditch company share for the potential lease. Minimum bids are: $260 per share. The City of Thornton has the right to reject any and all Bids, or any part thereof, to waive any formalities or informalities contained in said Bid, and to award the Bid to the highest responsive and responsible Bidder, as deemed in the best interest of the City of Thornton. No Bids will be accepted from Bidders wishing to sub-lease. Any questions concerning this Bid shall be directed to Liz Samlan, Water Resources Division, City of Thornton, (720) 977-6505.

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Bids will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on March 12, 2024, in the Water Resources Division Office, 12450 Washington Street, Thornton, CO 802412405. No bids will be accepted beyond this date. Bids shall be in a sealed envelope plainly marked “City of Thornton, Water Resources Division, ATTN: Share Leases/Liz Samlan.” Bids received after 4:00 p.m. on March 12, 2024, shall be returned to the Bidder unopened and will not be considered under any circumstances. Sole responsibility rests with the Bidder to see that the Bid is received on time. Bids shall contain the following information: (1) the ditch company and division, if applicable, in which the shares are to be leased; (2) the numbers of shares to be leased; (3) the ditch and headgate through which the shares are to be delivered; (4) the name, address phone number, and email address of the potential lessee; and (5) the bid price per ditch company share for the potential lease. Minimum bids are as follows: $100 per share for FRICO-Barr shares and $100 per share for Burlington-Barr shares. The City of Thornton has the right to reject any and all Bids, or any part thereof, to waive any formalities or informalities contained in said Bid, and to award the Bid to the highest responsive and responsible Bidder, as deemed in the best interest of the City of Thornton. No Bids will be accepted from Bidders wishing to sub-lease. Any questions concerning this Bid shall be directed to Liz Samlan, Water Resources Division, City of Thornton, (720) 977-6505. Legal Notice No. BSB2973 First Publication: February 8, 2024 Last Publication: February 15, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Summons and Sheriff Sale Public Notice COUNTY COURT, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601 Phone Number: 303-659-1161x143 Plaintiff: CREEKSIDE SOUTH ESTATES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT v. Defendant(s): BOBBY G SISNEROS JR. Case Number: 2023C038592 Div.: 1 Ctrm.: Attorney: Jeremy Brett Daz Fletcher, Esq, Jeffrey B. Smith, Esq. Firm Name: Altitude Community Law P.C. Address: 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011 Phone Number: 303.432.9999 email: jfletcher@altitude.law and jsmith@altitude.law Atty. Reg. #: 50592 and 40490

which will affect the following property: 15980 Havana Court, Brighton, CO, also known as SUB:CREEKSIDE ESTATES SECOND FILING BLK:1 LOT:3 (the “Property”). If you fail to file your answer or other response on or before the date and time shown above, the relief sought may be granted by default by the Court without further notice. Dated at , Colorado, this day of , 2024. CLERK OF THE COURT By: Deputy Clerk This summons is issued pursuant to Rule 304(e), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure. This form should not be used where personal service is desired. WARNING: ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. IN SOME CASES, A REQUEST FOR A JURY TRIAL MAY BE DENIED PURSUANT TO LAW EVEN THOUGH A JURY FEE HAS BEEN PAID. Legal Notice No. BSB2966 First Publication: February 1, 2024 Last Publication: February 29, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice DISTRICT COURT ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO 1100 JUDICIAL CENTER DRIVE BRIGHTON, CO 80601 Telephone: 303-659-1161 Plaintiff: George Kline v. Defendants: Anthony Joseph Kline and All Unknown parties Claiming an Interest in this property Case Number:2023CV31238 Division W NOTICE OF SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO § 15-10-401, C.R.S. To: Anthony Joseph Kline and All Unknown parties Claiming an Interest in this property Last Known Address, if any: 9072 Rampart St, Federal Heights, Adams County, CO 80260 YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to file with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response to the attached Complaint. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you within the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within 21 days after such service upon you. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you outside of the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after such service upon you. Your answer or counterclaim must be accompanied with the applicable filing fee. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within the applicable time period, the Court may enter judgment by default against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice. Attorney for Plaintiff: */s/ Kent L. Freudenberg #22246 115 E. Las Animas Street Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Legal Notice No. BSB2934 First Publication: January 18, 2024 Last Publication: February 15, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Alton Tirey, a/k/a Alton M. Tirey, a/k/a Alton Mansfield Tirey, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030068 Attorney: Marcus Behm 32375 County Road 13.5 Manzanola, Colorado 81058 Phone Number: (719) 543-4357 Attorney Registration Number: 39396 NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION INTERESTED PERSONS AND OWNERS BY INHERITANCE PURSUANT TO § 15-12-1303, C.R.S. To All Interested Persons and Owners by Inheritance (List all names of interested persons and owenrs by inheritance): 1. George G. Estrada 2. Gardner Chuckwagon Supper, Inc. 3. Mountain Sky Conference of the United Methodist Church 4. Gardner Cemetery 5. Library of Congress 6. Gideon Society 7. Salvation Army 8. Walsenburg Catholic Church 9. Gardner Catholic Church 10. Huerfano County Historical Society 11. Gardner School Foundation A petition has been filed alleging that the above decedent(s) died leaving a mineral interest in the following property (including legal description if real property): Township 1 South, Range 66 West, of the 6th P.M. The Northwest one-quarter of Section 31, Township 1 South, Range 66 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, Adams County, Colorado, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner of said Northwest one-quarter, thence S 89°07’40”E on an assumed bearing along the North line of said Northwest one-quarter a distance of 2670.32 feet to the Northeast corner of said Northwest one-quarter, thence S 00°41’45”W along the East line of said Northwest one-quarter a distance of 2634.85 feet to the Southeast corner of said Northwest one-quarter, thence N 89°23’10”W along the South line of said Northwest one-quarter a distance of 2673.13 feet to the Southwest corner of said Northwest onequarter, thence N 00°45’25”E along the West line of the said Northwest one-quarter a distance of 2646.90 feet to the Point of Beginning The hearing on the petition will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued: Date: April 12, 2024 Time: 8:00 A.M. Address: Adams County District Court, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, Colorado 80601 The hearing will take approximately one day. Note:  You must answer the petition on or before the hearing date and time specified above.  Within the time required for answering the petition, all objections to the petition must be in writing, filed with the court and served on the petitioner and any required filing fee must be paid.  The hearing shall be limited to the petition, the objections timely filed and the parties answering the petition in a timely manner. If the petition is not answered and no objections are filed, the court may enter a decree without a hearing. Date: January 31, 2024 Shane Kaiser Okreek Oil and Gas II, LLC 475 17th Street, Suite 1350 Denver, Colorado 80202

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THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO: BOBBY G. SISNEROS JR.

Public Notice

You are hereby summoned and required to file with the Clerk of the Court an answer or other response to the complaint filed against you in this case. You are required to file your answer or other response on or before:

District Court, Adams County, State of Colorado Court Address: Adams County Courthouse 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, Colorado 80601

March 19 at 8:30 A.M., in the Adams County Court, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601.

In the Matter of the Determination of Heirs or Devisees or Both and of Interests in Property of:

NOTICE OF ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS MEETING THE FARMERS’ HIGH LINE CANAL AND RESERVOIR COMPANY 8399 W. 89th Avenue, Westminster, CO 80021

Mary Tirey a/k/a Mary V. Tirey, a/k/a Mary Viola Tirey, Deceased; and

To the Stockholders of…. THE FARMERS’ HIGH LINE CANAL AND

The relief sought by the Plaintiff(s) is an Injunction

Legal Notice No. BSB2982 First Publication: February 8, 2024 Last Publication: February 22, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

RESERVOIR COMPANY You are hereby notified that the Annual Meeting of THE FARMERS’ HIGH LINE CANAL AND RESERVOIR COMPANY will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 9:30 a.m., at Pillar of Fire/ Westminster Castle, located at 3455 W. 83rd Avenue, Westminster, CO 80031 for the purpose of electing Directors of said Company for the ensuing year, setting the annual assessment for the ensuing year, and the transaction of any business which may regularly come before said meeting. Registering of shares will begin at 9:00 a.m. NO TRANSFERS OF STOCK FROM MARCH 1, 2024 TO MARCH 15, 2024. All stockholders are earnestly requested to be present at said meeting either in person or by proxy to obtain a quorum for the transaction of business. Dated in Westminster, Colorado this 31st day of January 2024. THE FARMERS’ HIGH LINE CANAL AND RESERVOIR COMPANY BY: Michael Bollinger General Manager Legal Notice No. BSB2981 First Publication: February 8, 2024 Last Publication: February 8, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles Public Notice Abandoned vehicle sale Tri-County Auto Recovery LLC 720 298 7466 88 Chevrolet 2500 . 151808 00 Lexus GS300. 094768 01 Toyota Corolla. 449075 07 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 567455 07 Dodge Nitro. 579851 11 Kia Forte. 428650 15 Abrique Trailer . 001231 Legal Notice No. BSB2979 First Publication: February 8, 2024 Last Publication: February 8, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Notice to Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of RICHARD WAYNE CHUMAN, aka RICHARD W. CHUMAN, aka RICHARD CHUMAN, aka DICK CHUMAN, aka RICH CHUMAN, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30970 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 May 25, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Rucey Myers Personal Representative c/o Solem, Woodward & McKinley, P.C. 750 W. Hampden Ave, Suite 505 Englewood, Colorado 80110 Legal Notice No. BSB2942 First Publication: January 25, 2024 Last Publication: February 8, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robert August Wemm, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30956 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 June 1, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Thomas A. Rodriguez, #30377 Lathrop GPM LLP 675 15th Street, Suite 2650 Denver, Colorado 80202 Attorney for Personal Representative, Kristin Wemm

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Legal Notice No. BSB2952 First Publication: February 1, 2024 Last Publication: February 15, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Sandra Mae Warner, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 18 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 June 8, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Daniel R. Bartlett Personal Representative 14693 Beeler Street Brighton, CO 80602 Legal Notice No. BSB2967 First Publication: February 8, 2024 Last Publication: February 22, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DUANE FINNEGAN A/K/A DUANE J. FINNEGAN A/K/A DUANE JOHN FINNEGAN, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 472 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 June 3, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Rodney D. Finnegan Personal Representative 14192 Piney River Rd Broomfield, Colorado 80023 Legal Notice No. BSB2951 First Publication: January 25, 2024 Last Publication: February 8, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of BECKY LYNNE SWEEDEN, aka BECKY L. SWEEDEN, aka BECKY SWEEDEN, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30980 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 May 25, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Sheryl L. Miller Personal Representative 1627 Mountain Drive Longmont, CO 80503 Phillip S. Wong, 8543 SCHEY, PILLER, ALSPAUGH & WONG, P.C. 636 Coffman Street, Suite 200, PO Box 267 Longmont, CO 80502-0267 Phone: 303-776-3511 Email: PWong8543@aol.com Legal Notice No. BSB2940 First Publication: January 25, 2024 Last Publication: February 8, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of W.M. Young, aka William M. Young, and William Melvin Young, Deceased Case Number: 23PR30927 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 Monday, June 3, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Walter Young, Personal Representative 1129 Quentin Street Aurora, CO 80011 Legal Notice No. BSB2955 First Publication: February 1, 2024 Last Publication: February 15, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Audrey Mae Reichert, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30915 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 June 8, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Darrell S. Reichert Personal Representative 6674 Sunburst Ave. Firestone, CO 80504 Legal Notice No. BSB2983 First Publication: February 8, 2024 Last Publication: February 22, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Amy Lippoldt, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 372 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 June 1, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Nicholas Lippolodt Personal Representative 6682 Monaco Way Brighton CO 80602 Legal Notice No. BSB2965 First Publication: February 1, 2024 Last Publication: February 15, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

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12021 Pennsylvania St., Suite 103 Thornton, Colorado 80241

Legal Notice No. BSB2960 First Publication: February 1, 2024 Last Publication: February 15, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Legal Notice No. BSB2969 First Publication: February 8, 2024 Last Publication: February 22, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Isabelle Rose Walker, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30564 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 June 1, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Matthew Walker Personal Representative c/o Rocky Mountain Elder Law 651 Garrison Street Suite 240 Lakewood Colorado 80215 Legal Notice No. BSB2961 First Publication: February 1, 2024 Last Publication: February 15, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DENNIS LOUIS CAMPBELL, aka DENNIS L. CAMPBELL, aka DENNIS CAMPBELL, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30924

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Kyle A. Hays, also known as Kyle Alan Hays and Kyle Hays, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30061

Deborah A. Ytterberg, Atty. Reg. #: 50895 CRAIG D. JOHNSON & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 8 Garden Center, Unit 2 Broomfield, CO 80020 Phone Number: 303-466-2335

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 June 8, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Kaleb A. Hays Personal Representative 1724 W. Balmoral Ave, #2 Chicago, IL 60640 Legal Notice No. BSB2977 First Publication: February 8, 2024 Last Publication: February 22, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of BERYL C. MADDAMMA aka BERYL CRAVEN MADDAMMA aka BERYL MADDAMMA, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30006 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 June 8, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Maria Gale Chaffins Personal Representative 1005 S. Joplin Way Aurora, CO 80017 Legal Notice No. BSB2953 First Publication: February 8, 2024 Last Publication: February 22, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE

FAX Number: 303-466-6342 E-mail: dytterberg@cdjlaw.com Legal Notice No. BSB2974 First Publication: February 8, 2024 Last Publication: February 22, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Terry L Thompson aka Terry Lee Thompson aka Terry Thompson aka Terry L Dunn aka Terry Lee Dunn aka Terry Dunn aka Terry L Howard aka Terry Lee Howard aka Terry Howard aka Terry L Kittelman aka Terry Lee Kittelman aka Terry Kittelman , Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 11 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 June 8, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Jolene Manes Personal Representative 664 N. 16th Place Brighton, CO 80601 Legal Notice No. BSB2968 First Publication: February 8, 2024 Last Publication: February 22, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of REBECCA JO ZAHRADKA; a/k/a REBECCA J. ZAHRADKA; a/k/a REBECCA ZAHRADKA, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30656

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Donald V. Mallory a/k/a Donald Van Mallory, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30046

Jolene Burton Personal Representative C/O Peek Goldstone, LLC,

Tammy M. Connolly Personal Representative c/o Tirey Law Firm LLC

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 4. 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Adams County Court. The petition requests that the name of Jonathan Andrew Loechel be changed to Jonathan Andrew Roney Case No.: 23 C 2099 By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. BSB2944 First Publication: January 25, 2024 Last Publication: February 8, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

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Children, and Concerning Vanessa Nygren, John Doe 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 22nd day of March 2024, at the hour of 9:30 a.m. 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 26th day of January, 2024. Alana Percy Clerk of the District Court Legal Notice No. BSB2970 First Publication: February 8, 2024 Last Publication: February 8, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ADAMS Division D1 No. 24JV30017

STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ADAMS Division D Case Number 23JV30186

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

Brooklynn Trudell A Child(ren), and Concerning Chanel Trudell, John Doe Respondents:

Luca Arnhold Child(ren), and Concerning Tracy Arnhold, Jerry Queen, John Doe

SUMMONS

To the parents, guardian, or other respondents named above, GREETINGS: John Doe

To the parents, guardian, or other respondents named above, GREETINGS: Jerry Queen and 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 13th day of February, 2024 at the hour of 9:50 a.m. 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 29th day of January, 2024. Alana Percy Clerk of the District Court Legal Notice No. BSB2971 First Publication: February 8, 2024 Last Publication: February 8, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ADAMS Division S Case Number 23JV30130

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 18th day of March, 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. Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 31st day of January, 2024. Alana Percy Clerk of the District Court Legal Notice No. BSB2980 First Publication: February 8, 2024 Last Publication: February 8, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601

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

Child(ren): Violet McDonald

Kyson Lennox Moore

Respondents: Heather Martinez, Kevin

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Special Respondents: Jasmine Martinez Case Number: 23JV30097 Div.: D ORDER OF ADVISEMENT NOTICE TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENTS,: Heather Martinez and Kevin McDonald 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 25th day of April, 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

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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 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 parentchild 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.

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. 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 either your legal counsel or the Court. Done and signed on: January 26, 2024 BY THE COURT: District Court Judge/Magistrate Legal Notice No. BSB2978 First Publication: February 8, 2024 Last Publication: February 8, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade ###

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Notice to Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Kenneth Stephen Kosco, Aka Kenneth S. Kosco, Aka Kenneth Kosco, Aka K. S. Kosco, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30006 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 June 1, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. LeAnne R. Sether Personal Representative c/o Gary T. Potter 5347 S. Valentia Way, Ste. 335 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Legal Notice No. FLP1003 First Publication: February 1, 2024 Last Publication: February 15, 2024 Publisher: Fort Lupton Press

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DISTRICT COURT, WELD COUNTY STATE OF COLORADO 901 9th Avenue P.O. Box 2083 Greeley, Colorado 80631 In the Interest of: Leilani Larado Julietta Baker Respondent Case Number: 2024 PR 30016 NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-10-401, C.R.S. To: Susana Lopez-Baker Last Known Address: Unknown in Weld County A hearing on the Petition for Approval of Settlement of Claims Pursuant to Rule 62 of the Colorado Rules of Probate Procedure for the above Respondent/Minor. The Petition filed requests Court approval of the settlement and the net settlement funds will deposited in a restricted account.

Date: April 10, 2024 Time: 9:00 a.m. Courtroom: 1 Link: https://judicial.webex.com/meet/d19-grly-div1 Meeting ID: 2590 748 1213 Phone: (720) 650-7664 Andrew Rogers, Attorney for Petitioner Edwin Baker 1660 South Albion Street, Suite 1100 Denver, Colorado 80222

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Fort Lupton chamber celebrates members Annual Banquet has been a tradition for going chamber members over their terms and introGroup hosts annual awards banquet the“The Chamber for many years. It is an annual din- duces the new incoming members to the new board. BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Fort Lupton Chamber hosted its annual banquet and award ceremony on January 20 at the Fort Lupton Recreation Center.

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“It’s immediately south of Brighton High School and all on Brighton High School property,” Lucero said. “The story of it is, back in the day when kids were smoking, they couldn’t smoke on school grounds. So we reached an agreement with the city where the city would have this park and we leased

ner and awards ceremony to recognize members of the chamber, as well as hold the passing of the gavel ceremony from the outgoing chamber president to the incoming chamber president,” said Allison Johnson, Executive Director of Fort Lupton Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber also recognizes the work of the out-

There are four awards given out each year: the President’s Award 2023 went to Allison Johnston; the Ambassador of the Year Award 2023 went to Ivan Dobesh, Longview Heating & Air; the Development Corporation Award 2023 winner- Honorary Award to Don Cummins and Member of the Year Award 2023 winner to Rachel Wells, Santiago’s.

it to give the kids a place to smoke — probably not the best idea in today’s world.” It’s currently used as a drainage collection pond and was a former landfill site. Lucero said his staff learned it’s not suitable for building. “The other thing they asked us to do was to do some sort of dust control and find some way to top it and seal it without further excavation,” Lucero said. “And it was about the same time the parking conversation came up and it became a really good opportunity to talk about sealing any contaminants

there below the surface and to provide something that is much needed in the community.” Brighton councilors have been talking about renewing a ban on students parking in the neighborhood around the schools. Brighton Mayor Greg Mills said the city could begin a new parking permit program next summer, pending the potential high school lot. “We are hoping to come up with a solution that is satisfying to both sides of that parking issue,” Mills said.

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