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Riverdale Regional Park latest to get Rapid testing BY STAFF REPORT

A new Adams County opened a new rapid testing site at Riverdale Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Rd. in Brighton, that opened Jan. 6 will operate Wednesdays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through the end of March. The new site replaces several rapid testings sites that had been spread throughout Adams County. The Water World testing site will also remain open through March 2021. “Consolidating these sites into one location allows us to continue

providing free rapid tests to Adams County residents in one consistent location with more than ample space to conduct testing operations,” said Emma Pinter, Adams County Commissioner and Board Chair. “There is still a great need for testing in our community, and we want to ensure residents who need a free test can get one.” Registration is not required for the Riverdale testing site, however, it is encouraged for the Water World testing site. For additional testing locations across Adams County and the metro area, visit Tri-County Health Department’s website or Adams County’s COVID-19 website, adamscountycovid19.org. Android or iPhone users can also download the COVID View App. The new COVID View mobile app allows residents to access outbreak data -

Tony Garcia of Commerce City prepares to get swabbed Jan. 7 at the Riverdale Regional Park rapid COVID-19 testing site. PHOTO BY SCOTT TAYLOR

such as when two or more positive cases are active - for Adams County, along with current case stats, restrictions, and CDPHE dial information. The app also has free COVID-19 testing site locations and many

other COVID-19 resources. The app is available in the Apple App Store or on Google Play by searching “COVID View”.

New role sought for North School Declining enrollment behind search for use of historic building

continue serving students’ needs and families’ needs in the area. Some ideas under consideration are satellite offices for organizations’ programs and services in the community, more recreational activities and after-school programs and using the location as a summer meal pickBY STEVE SMITH up location. SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM “Unfortunately, all the data from Declining enrollment and building our planning department indicates that we will continue to see a decline capacity prompted School District in enrollment building 27J officials tocars announce a new pur-of Brighton’s A long line of outside the city rapidand testing site atcapacity utilization for the foreseeable pose for North Elementary School. Riverdale Regional Park. The site has had to close early many days in recent future. With no new development The school is in the first block of weeksSixth due to high demand. Adams County’s 14-day test positivity planned, we believe that therate current North Avenue. The repurposdownward enrollment will ing part of the district’s to wasis15.9 percent, as of Nov.plans 17, according to Tri-County Health trends Department. continue.” address enrollment thatpositivity Brightondeclining and Commerce City’sintest rates were both higher than The statement said the district attendance area. 13“The percent. Forty-five people in Brighton and 29 inZoom Commerce Cityparents have conducted calls with decision to repurpose North died from COVID-19 limittothe spread COVID-19, andTostaff talk aboutof questions and Elementary is one norelated schoolhealth com- issues. concerns that before makingindoor the decimunity wants to hear, particularly at least 15 counties moved to tighter restrictions prohibits and sion. one as historic, dedicated, accompersonal gatherings. “The number of PK-5 students plished, and proud as the North at North has significantly dropped Elementary School community,” over the past several years, going said Superintendent Chris Fiedler from 358 students to 195Ward in a press statement. Photo in by2016 Belen students in 2020,” the district’s press The district has not finalized the statement said. repurposing plan for the school. Students at North will have the Officials want to use the space to

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county is required to follow based on the severity of a county’s local virus spread. The dial grew out of the state’s safer-athome order — the policy that came after the statewide stay-at-home order this spring and allowed numerous types of businesses to reopen. The state recently switched to color identifiers — levels blue, yellow and orange rather than numbered levels — to normal allocation on avoid confusion. Untilprocess Nov. 17,based level red student enrollment, the district said. meant a stay-at-home order. Now, level Principal Kevin Purfurst will red — to “severe risk” — is the secondmove Padilla Elementary and open that school as principal in the fall of 2021, as originally planned.

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Richard C. Griffin, 74, of Highlands Ranch, CO, passed away peacefully at home on December 10, 2020, after a fast-growing lymphoma cancer BISSELL resurgence. He was born November Leo Ansel Bissell 12, 1946, in Valparaiso, Indiana, to September 25, 1924 ~ December 28, 2020 Frank Oliver Griffin, Sr. Legion, andMeals Betty on Wheels Leo Ansel Bissell, a near 60 year (delivered), FLHS Booster Club resident of Fort Lupton, born Louise Bednar Griffin. He married (ran chains at football games), September 25, 1924 in Adair United Methodist Church County, Iowa to Jennie (Wyllie) Sheila Walters on August 15,the1992, who (manned elevator), enjoyed and Ansel Bissell, passed away hunting trips, video poker in December 28, 2020. Leo was Hawk/Central City, with survives. He is alsoBlack survived byandhis raised by his Aunt Esther and Uncle Margaret traveled to 49 states, missing Bill on a farm outside Corning, Iowa North Carolina. daughters while attending FairviewKristin rural school, (Rod) Spearman graduating from Corning HS in 1942. He Leo was preceded in death by Margaret, and Karin Griffin, fourDenise, beloved then traveled to Denver for employment his his daughter and his parents, before serving in the U.S. Army during aunt and uncle. His surviving family WWII in Europe. Upon discharge 1945 includes daughters D’Anne (Janice) of grandsons Kyleinand Scott Spearman he married Margaret Reese and set up Seattle, Lindsay of Westminster, and son farming DecidingDrew to DaveHeywood, (Jodi) of Henderson, grandsons Ian andin Stringtown, DevonIA. and forgo farming, he accepted employment and Jordan, great grandchildren Daniel, atthree Public Service Co. and they resettled Dahmia, and Darian. brothers (Robert (Juanita), to Denver in 1957 along with their three No services were held. Burial will daughters. After the birth of their son be at the Hillside Cemetery at a later Frank Oliver, Jr. (Shawna), and Craig they decided to raise the family in rural date. Memorial gifts may be made to a Fort Lupton. charity of your choice. Tabor Funeral (Michelle), a sister Darlene Griffin, all Leo stayed active, while working and in Home, Brighton, Colorado handled retirement, with Lion’s Club, American arrangements. Judy Griffin in Colorado, a sister-in-law of Las Vegas, and his ex-wife Linda Dalton of Chesterton, Indiana. He was ELLIS Robert B. Ellis Jr. parents and preceded in death by his 11/2/1924 - 12/19/2020 brother Nick Griffin. riding in parades, and loved Robert B. Ellis Jr., age 96, passed away peacefully on to include his friends another Rich graduated from Chesterton December 19, 2020 in Brighton, fellow veterans in those types Colorado. He was born on of activities with him. Robert November to Robert B. Chesterton, Indiana, High2, 1924 School, was also a devoted husband, and Ellen S. (Sanderson) Ellis father, and grandfather to all of inin Eaton, Colorado. During 1964. He his was an outstanding his family members. He enjoyed upbringing, Robert attended deer hunting, creating lifelong schools in the surrounding Eaton quarterback and led the 1963with CHS friendships old friends area, ultimately graduating from and work colleagues, and was always a Eaton High School in 1942. After high sincere and honest man. in Robert once Trojans to an 8-2 record. Early school, Robert successfully pursued a was a participant in the Honor Flight, Master’s Degree at Denver University and which escorted WWII veterans to the that season, hethesuffered a concussion just a few years later, he married love WWII memorial, which was an act that of his life, Ruth Shirley (Carlson) Ellis, showed how devoted and caring he was a game, which onin January 1, 1949, in a quaint marriage resulted in double to not only his immediate family but to ceremony at his parents’ house in Denver. his military family as well. Robert vision. compensate, he wore a was They were happilyTo married for over 60 an astonishing, hardworking man, with years. many tales and stories, and he will be patch on one themissed rest ofofthe For work, Robert was most welleye known for deeply by many those whom for being a teacher in the Brighton School had the opportunity to know him. schedule, aRobert bit isof notoriety of District, which he did forearning over 35 years. survived by his two children: He taught 9th grade history, civics and Karen Ellis of Berthoud, Colorado and overcoming government, and was adoredwhat by many could have been a Susan (Dan) Acheson of Aurora, Colorado; of his students and peers. During the along with one grandson, Ian Acheson summers to stay busy, Robert enjoyed season-ending injury. of Aurora, Colorado; and by a number wheat farming for he was always trying to loving nieces and nephews. Robert is stay He active. graduated He was also an active member fromofpreceded Ball inState death by both of his parents: of the Brighton Masonic Lodge, which Robert B. and Ellen S. (Sanderson) Ellis; heUniversity also participated in forin over 50 years. Muncie, Indiana, and his spouse, Ruth Shirley (Carlson) After retiring from teaching, he still had Ellis. the knack to stay busy and worked at and earned a CPA degree from the United Furniture Brokers in Brighton for Memorial Services honoring Robert a brief period of time. After that endeavor will be on Wednesday, January 13, ofVisual” Illinois inbeginning 1974. He heUniversity then opened “Ellis Audio a 2021, at 10:00 a.m., at First business of his own, in Lakewood, which Presbyterian Church of Brighton, 510 was anhisArmy serving as an ended up being last job untilveteran, his full S. 27th Ave., in Brighton, CO 80601. retirement from working. Interment will follow at Fort Logan E5 Sergeant whose primary National Cemetery.duty For fun and leisure, Robert loved to drive old, antique cars any time he would get Tabor Funeral Home, Brighton, Colorado was paying the opportunity to do so. Hesoldiers enjoyed iswho handling returned arrangements.

from Vietnam. Rich was honorably discharged in December of 1971. He served as CFO of Ken-Caryl Ranch Home Development from 1973-78. He BUSSELL also started an oil/gas exploration Orville Glen Bussell - 1/5/2021 his full company before12/12/1929 turning attention to accounting. In 1995, he Orville Glen Bussell, age 91, lived and worked till he retired of Powderly TexasTaxtime, passed founded a tax accounting to Lamar County Texas in 1988 quietly at home in the early to a life of raising cattle and hours of Tuesday, January 5, firm in Centennial, Colorado, that visits at the coffee shop. Orville 2021 with family at his side. A was a member ofand the Powderly United memorial service isexpert planned for 10tax analysis provided Methodist Church, the Roanoke am, Saturday, January 9, 2021 at the Masonic Lodge #860 and the Dallas Powderly Volunteer Fire Department. preparation for hundreds of clients Scottish Rite. He was proceeded in Arrangements are under the direction death by his parents, two brothers and of Bright-Holland Funeral Home. until he sold the company and retired three sisters. He is survived by his wife Orville was born December 12, 1929 in Pattonville, Texas to Clarence Troy and Marty Jo, four children; Tommy Bussell in 2013. Carrie Daugherty Bussell. He attended and wife Beverly, Janet Hinrichs, Lisa Ison, Roger Bussell and wife Teresa, Paris High School and then served his Rich was anfrom outstanding athlete and grandchildren Coby Bussell, Tye Bussell country in the U.S. Navy 1947 to and wife Paige, Heath Kearns, Danielle 1950. He played baseball for the Paris played fast-pitch hardball intoTyler his Woods and well husband Austin, Red Peppers and professional baseball Bussell and wife Maigen, Alexa Bussell for the St. Louis Cardinals minor 50’s. and Samuel Bussell; 8 great-grand leagues. Orville loved ranching and children and a sister Jeri Pomeroy as rodeo- a true “wannabe” cowboy. He Hehiswas aa musician an avid well as numerous nieces,golfer nephews and found career as pipefitter/welder and friends. At the request of the family spanning more than 35 years. He who truly enjoyed rounds with his may be in lieu of flowers, memorials married Marty Jo Smyers on September made to the Powderly Volunteer Fire 10th, 1960 building 60 years of family wife andWork friends both Department or the Powderly United and memories. took him to to demonstrate Methodist Church. Brighton Colorado in 1973 where he his athletic skills and accounting ROYBAL acumen. Most golfers do not even Ruby Ann Roybal realize that you can amortize, May 20, 1956 ~ January 2, 2021 depreciate, and even write-off strokes! Montoya Sr. A daughter, Ruby Roybal, 64, of Brighton, CO (Bobby) Roybal. By He loved Colorado and itsGenevieve magnificent went home to be with the Lord her grandchildren; Cody (Lily) on January 2, 2021, surrounded Roybal, LeAndra Roybal, Jaylene outdoors, by her loving family. backpacking on horses and and Jayden Maes. Also by a greatgrandchild, Izayiah Ruby Roybal was born on June in the Rockies. hunting game He Roybal. tried Brothers; Cecilio Guerrero, 20, 1956 to Anita Rojo Montoya Ruben (Yvonne) and Ruben Montoya Sr.skiing in helicopter in Canada and Montoya evenII, Ralph Montoya, and numerous nieces, Denver, CO. nephews, cousins and friends. indulged a life sky Ruby lived a full andin vibrant with diving adventure. more friends than you can count. She was Ruby is preceded in death by her mother, Buttothe greatest of hisAlsolife Anita Rojo Montoya. by her sisters a forced be reckoned with since daydelights Barbara Saenz, and Virginia Castor along one. Ruby had a generous soul, and was by onegrandsons. brother, Robert Montoya. He always willing to lend a helping hand to and were his daughters family and friends in need. Ruby always Services will be Friday, January 15, 2021, chose to see the good in“hands-on” people and was a very grandfather, beginning at 9:30 am, followed by Rosary was meant to bring love into this world. at 10:30 am and Mass at 11:00 am, all at Ruby had a great deal of faith and knew keeping the boys busy making sure St. William Catholic Church, 1025 Fulton God was with her the entire time and Ave., Fort Lupton, Colorado. Interment knew that one day he would carrywas her to always beautiful. grandpa’s yard follows at Hillside Cemetery. heaven. Arrangements are being handled He played baseball, hockey, and Familyalso was everything to ruby. The legacy by Tabor Funeral Home, Brighton, she leaves behind is one of love, honor Colorado. Visit Ruby’s online obituary golf with the kids.= and took the time and respect. at TaborFuneralHome.com to share memories and condolences. Rubyteach is survived by father;guitar Ruben to aherfew chords to those who were interested. Indeed, he lived a full and active life and will be missed by his numerous family and friends.

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Commerce City unveils E-Commerce Marketplace BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Commerce City Chamber of Commerce and Commerce City’s Economic Development Division are collaborating on a new shop local program to provide small businesses additional support through an e-commerce marketplace, Shop Where I Live. A city statement said independent businesses and restaurants that sell unique local products and services to consumers can widen their online reach and increase product, service and gift card sales through this program. “Similar to other online market-

places, businesses have their own shop on the website with a login to manage their shop, products, respond to inquiries, and fulfill orders,” the statement said. “The website will be promoted through the city and chamber social media channels and websites. Even if a business already has an online presence, this program can still enhance customer reach.” “We must band together as a community, now virtually, to help our local businesses stay operational during this trying time,” said Rene’ Bullock, Commerce City Chamber of Commerce director. “Providing this platform free of charge to businesses and chamber members is

one way we are helping businesses during the pandemic.” Through the marketplace, the statement said customers can easily buy from multiple businesses online, with options to choose local pick-up, delivery or shipping if those options are available for each vendor. Participation is free, but businesses need to be physically in Commerce City, have or apply for a Commerce City business license and sell a unique product or service done locally. Restaurants are encouraged to add gift certificate opportunities or offer take-home items for purchase, such as a salsa. Home-based businesses can also

apply to participate. “With all of the changes that are happening with the pandemic and online commerce becoming essential to retail survival, we have recognized how important e-commerce readiness is for our community,” said Michelle Claymore, economic development director in the city statement. “We hope that local businesses take advantage of this opportunity right away and set-up a virtual shop so that we can start promoting this resource to the community.“ Interested businesses can email SBRC@c3gov.com.

North metro cities hope for snowy winter Water supplies at average levels but snowpack a concern for area BY LIAM ADAMS LADAMS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

With 2020 being dry and officials expecting 2021 to be the same, north metro cities are crossing their fingers about snow this season. Though water supply and drought seem out of sight, out of mind, Northglenn City Council discussed the item at their Jan. 4 study session. Tamar Moon, Northglenn’s environmental manager, told councilors she wants to work on Northglenn’s drought mitigation plan as a major initiative. Since 2020, a La Niña climate pattern has been in place and is expected to last into 2021, meaning an existing drought will intensify, according to an October report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The analysis is concerning to Northglenn, Moon told councilors at the study session. “The metro area is in extreme

drought. We haven’t had nearly the amount of water that we need for this time of year. So, we are going to be watching this very closely,” she said. At the end of November, Northglenn had 71 percent of the average water supply it would expect to have in Standley Lake. Meanwhile, water usage hasn’t decreased correspondingly. It’s about on track with last year. Northglenn isn’t alone. Andrew Bliss, a spokesperson with Westminster’s public works and utilities department, said they are closely monitoring local water conditions and the Clear Creek watershed, where most city drinking water comes from. The current conditions, Bliss said, “Don’t yet equate to any drought declarations at this time due to adequate levels of reservoir water storage. The upcoming snow season may perpetuate or completely change the dry conditions, so let’s all hope for a very snowy winter in the mountains!” Thornton’s reservoir supply is at an average level for this time of year, but the city’s South Platte basin snowpack accumulation isn’t, said Emily Hunt, Thornton deputy infrastructure director. “Current conditions have us concerned,”

A view of Standley Lake Reservoir on Wednesday morning, Jan. 6. PHOTO BY STEFAN BRODSKY

Hunt added. In 2019, both Westminster and Thornton published drought management plans that layout different scenarios depending on the severity of a drought. In Westminster, fines and restrictions kick in at the third of five total stages. In the third stage, for example, the city would assign customers times to water their lawn. The fifth stage, though, would impose a ban on outdoor water and only allow limited indoor water use. Thornton’s drought plan lays out a similar structure of four stages. Past the second stage, nonessential outdoor water use is prohibited, and the city might assess drought

surcharges to bolster revenue for utilities operation and maintenance. Hunt said the city staff is preparing to discuss with the city council to officially activate its plan. It’s this planning that Northglenn looks to complete by spring. Meanwhile, Moon said, “We’ll be encouraging residents to continue being conservative with their water and make sure that we have enough to go around.” Northglenn City Council had few questions for city staff and members expressed their support for near-future contingency planning.

Tri-County Health learns from Adams County curfew Q & A with Tri-County Health Department head about the curfew, wider challenges in Adams County BY LIAM ADAMS LADAMS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

An Adams County-specific public health order that had instituted a curfew expired prematurely on Jan. 4 after Gov. Jared Polis’ decision to loosen COVID-19 restrictions. Adams was one of three counties

in the whole state with a curfew — the other two were Denver and Pueblo — and Adams’ lasted longer. Under the order, which also tightened restrictions on restaurants and sporting events, cases decreased. It’s uncertain, though, how much of that is Dr. John related to the curfew. Douglas. Tri-County Health Department’s order went into effect on Nov. 7. The next week, the county’s 14-day case incidence rate per 100,000 people increased by 41 percent, according to data from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). In the second week, incidence rates

increased by another 14 percent. It wouldn’t be until the third week when that trend reversed. That was also around the same time, however, when CDPHE moved Adams County and others to Level Red restrictions. Dr. John Douglas, Tri-County’s

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For Winter athletes, ‘Season B’ to start later this month

Hockey, skiing, swimming, wrestling and basketball to launch Jan 25 BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

AURORA – The state’s winter sports (ice hockey, skiing, girls swimming, wrestling boys and girls basketball and competitive spirit), now called “Season B” in the Colorado High School Activities Association’s vernacular, is scheduled to begin play on Jan. 25. Practice begins a week earlier. The Colorado Department of Public Health granted CHSAA a waiver for the earlier start. The waiver allows CHSAA to do its programs in line with Gov. Jared Polis’ desire to prioritize in-person or hybrid learning models. Not every school will compete. Clear Creek High School won’t field a wrestling team. Mapleton School District, which includes Skyview

High School, bowed out of the winter sports schedule entirely. Boulder County Health Department officials did not grant a variance for wrestling programs, so St. Vrain Valley Schools, including Frederick High School, will not field those teams. Adams City High School plans to field a wrestling team, though. “We can’t wait to get on the mat,” said athletic director Jason Katz. Fort Lupton High School plans to field its full, four-sport lineup of girls and boys basketball and boys and girls wrestling. Prairie View boys basketball and Brighton High School girls basketball started preseason workouts this week and plan to begin formal practice on Jan.18. In a press statement, CHSAA Commissioner Rhonda Blanford-Green said her office has been “laserfocused” on a safe return of sports and activities this year. “The conversations with CDPHE and the governor’s COVID response team to resume Season B sports have been intentional and asser-

Against Adams City Jan. 22, 2020, Northglenn freshman Saleen Jaimes drives to the basket. FILE PHOTO

tive,” she said. “Though it has taken many late nights and weekends, we are thrilled that our studentathletes, member schools and local school communities have a resolution. Educationally-based athletics are a vital extension of the classroom.” CHSAA officials and athletic directors and coaches conducted a series

of virtual meetings last week to talk about each sport’s rollout. “We’re all in this together,” Blanford-Green said in the statement. “Our state officials, especially CDPHE, have a responsibility to prioritize student safety. We appreciate their support and advocacy for resuming athletics and activities for the state of Colorado in 2021.”

CHSAA issues modifications for Season B sports, activities BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

AURORA — The Colorado High School Activities Association put out a list of guidelines for the sports contained in the so-called “Season B” lineup. Practice for boys and girls basketball, boys and girls wrestling, girls swimming and spirit teams begin Jan. 18. Most, if not all those programs will continue their pre-practice workouts for the balance of this week. The first games of the various seasons begin Monday, Jan. 25. Basketball

The schedule is limited to 14 games for varsity teams and 12 for junior-varsity and “C” level teams. Postseason play involves a 24-team

Judicial nominations

The 17th Judicial District Nominating Commission recommended six candidates for two district court judgeships, one created by voters’ decision not to retain the Hon. Tomee Crespin, and the other by the retirement of Chief Judge Emily Anderson. The vacancies will occur Jan. 12 and Jan. 23, respectively. The commission forwarded the names of Amanda DeWick of Broomfield, Bryon Large of Aurora, Brett Martin of Commerce City, Bradley Varmo of Thornton, Teri Vasquez of Broomfield, and Joseph Whitfield Jr. of Aurora for the vacancies..Gob. Jared Polis jas 15 days

bracket for class 3A schools and 32-team brackets for class 4A and 5A schools. Players will have to wear masks during play. Come state tournament time, there will be no consolation rounds for class 3A schools. League champions qualify for the state playoffs. CHSAA’s seeding index helps determine the balance of the field. Schools have to play seven games to qualify, pending COVID-19 waivers. Girls swimming

The season includes a seven-meet maximum within a school’s conference, plus a league-wide meet. All meets have to be conducted within the local limitations for indoor participants. There won’t be any scrimmages or foundation meets. The season ends March 6. The

state meet starts on March 11. There will be 20 qualifiers, plus ties, per event, and it will be a timed final. Qualifiers come from times during the regular season. Wrestling

Teams can schedule up to 20 dual meets. Triangular and quadrangular meets are allowed with a maximum amount of four teams in attendance. Regionals will involve a 16-team bracket and a two-day format. The first seven weight classes finish their tournament on the opening day. Challenge matches will happen from the third round through the end of the tournament. First- and second-place finishers qualify for state. At state, officials will use an eight-person bracket (with consola-

tion matches) and finish it in one day. Spirit

CHSAA will allow spirit teams to support individual schools “without doing anything participatory” until the regular season begins on Jan. 18. Participants have to wear masks except for 2:30 or 3:00 (for Gameday) of performance time at state. CHSAA encouraged teams to work in pods or stunt groups to eliminate crossover. CHSAA also encouraged maintaining of social distancing during sideline cheer. The only changes may involve things such as warmups and pictures. The number of state qualifiers won’t change.

News Briefs from Dec. 29 to make the appointments. Mayors/commissioners youth awards

Commerce City is looking for nominations for the Adams County Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award, an annual program that recognizes Adams County teenagers, grades 6-12 (up to age 20), who have overcome personal adversity and created positive change in their lives. This award encompasses all youth who have overcome different types of adversity despite their circumstances. Last year, there were eight nominees from Commerce City.

Three of the city’s nominees were honored as Adam County’s Top 20 students. Nomination forms are due Saturday, Jan. 30. Teenagers can be nominated by anyone including counselors, religious leaders, parents, coaches and teachers. IContact Ali Hall at 303-289-3674 or ahall@ c3gov.com. Download a nomination form online at www.c3gov.com/recreation. Mayor/commissioner awards

The mayors and commissioners of Adams County are looking for 2021 nominations for the Adams County Mayors and Commissioners

Youth Awards. This award focuses on teenagers who have triumphed over great odds and serve as inspiration and role models for their peers, according to a statement. The program recognizes young people in grades six through 12 (up to 20 years old) who have overcome personal adversity to create a positive change in their own lives or for those around them. “This program provides businesses, the community and civic leaders an opportunity to actively demonstrate their support for the young people in our community and recognize them” said a statement.

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was unique among its neighbors and a first for Tri-County, Colorado Community Media spoke with Douglas about what the health agency learned from the experience. This conversation has been edited for length and clarity. Colorado Community Media: Why did you initially implement the order? Dr. John Douglas: We were interested in a curfew because we had some reason to believe that personal social gatherings were playing a role in driving the transmission. So, we felt it was plausible, but certainly not proven, that restricting movement in a certain time of the evening might reduce those gatherings. We were being hypervigilant about how we could best balance restrictive measures in the community with impacts on community life in general, but the economy in particular. It felt like an economically somewhat neutral step try to take. Colorado Community Media: Was it effective? Dr. John Douglas: We did see a slight difference in mobility (according to cell phone data). But it was at the same time that mobility was going down in general, which probably had to do with the weather, as it was getting colder … I suspect it slowed things down a little bit. But it didn’t slow things down very much. Colorado Community Media: What were some of the challenges with it? Dr. John Douglas: I think we almost didn’t have any enforcement of it. That’s a nice way of saying that we probably had almost no enforcement of it … (Also,) we didn’t have the resources to do a proactive public education campaign. A curfew that was not widely marketed and relatively and inconsistently enforced was unlikely to have contributed very much.” Colorado Community Media: Were there other parts of the order besides the curfew that were more effective? Dr. John Douglas: I am concerned about alcohol-related behaviors

enhancing transmission. I think if I was to bet, my guess is that last call (of alcohol sales) probably made more of a difference than no spectators at sporting events. If I was to conjecture based on plausibility, it would be last call greater than sporting spectators, greater than curfew. Colorado Community Media: Given your experience with Adams County, would Tri-County consider implementing a curfew again if it seems necessary Dr. John Douglas: I wouldn’t rule out doing it again if things begin to get worse. I would want to try to figure out how we could communicate even more crisply than we did before about what is it exactly we’re doing and why exactly we’re doing it. Colorado Community Media: Recent CDPHE data shows that Adams County’s incidence and test positivity are much higher than in Arapahoe and Douglas counties. What about Adams County is particularly concerning compared to the other two counties Tri-County oversees? Dr. John Douglas: I’m was concerned about Adams County in the fall because they’ve had more cases, more hospitalizations and certainly more deaths. Adams has a bigger essential workforce, meaning people who have to go to work in person and can’t work remotely. It has more multi-generational housing, which can enhance transmission. COVID has really shined a bright light on all the structural inequities that can contribute to a pandemic making certain people sicker than others. Taking all of those things together, Adams has certainly been a major concern for us. Colorado Community Media: Do you feel messaging from elected officials in Adams County has been adequate? What would you like to see from them going forward? Dr. John Douglas: I actually do think we have had really good relationships with the leaders of the county and also leaders of the cities. As well as many of the city councils. We’re looking for ways to enlist them to help us reduce some of the vaccine confusion. So, I give them a great grade and I would like to see it continue in the new year.

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Public Notices call Bobi 303.659.2522 Legals City and County PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice is hereby given that the following ordinances were introduced on first reading on the 4th day of January 2021, by the City Council of Commerce City and will be considered on second and final reading on the 1st day of February 2021.

1.87 ACRES OF THE PROPERTY AT 9940 HAVANA ST NORTH OF THE O’BRIEN CANAL FROM I-2 (MEDIUM INTENSITY INDUSTRIAL) TO PUBLIC ZONE. Copies of said ordinances are on file in the Office of the City Clerk, City of Commerce City at 7887 E. 60th Ave., Commerce City, CO 80022, for public inspection during the hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. During instances of the city facilities being closed, electronic copies may be requested via email to dgibson@c3gov.com. BY ORDER OF CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COMMERCE CITY BY: Jordan Roberts, Deputy City Clerk

INTRODUCED BY: ALLEN-THOMAS, FRANK, GRIMES, GUARDIOLA, HURST, HUSEMAN, MADERA, NOBLE, SMITH

Published in the Sentinel Express: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 Legal Order Number: CCX1111111

Ordinance 2314 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2021 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE GREATER OUTDOORS COLORADO IMPLEMENTATION GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,991,889 FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE PROGRAMS, PLACES AND PATHWAYS PROJECTS, “GO WILD” AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF.

Public notice is hereby given that the following ordinances passed on second and final reading on the 4th day of January 2021, by the City Council of Commerce City, Colorado and will be in full force and effect five days after this publication.

Ordinance Z-616-95-21 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY REMOVING ZONING CONDITIONS ON APPROXIMATELY 28 ACRES FOR THE PROPERTY AT 9940 HAVANA ST TO REMAIN I-2 (MEDIUM INTENSITY INDUSTRIAL) AND TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY

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V-89-21 – AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF PEORIA STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY SOUTH OF 104TH AVENUE IN THE TURNBERRY SUBDIVISION, COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO. Z-966-21 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY REZONING THE PROPERTY AT 7190 COLORADO BOULEVARD FROM PUBLIC TO

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PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND APPROVING A PUD ZONE DOCUMENT. 2308 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-4201 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF CITY PERSONNEL TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS. 2310 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2021 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY APPROPRIATING $225,268 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS THROUGH INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND OTHER EFFORTS AND THE RECRUITMENT OF A COMMUNITY NAVIGATOR AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF. 2312 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ANIMAL CODE TO REMOVE BREED SPECIFIC REGULATIONS AND ADDRESS DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS ANIMALS, TO AMEND ANIMAL DISTURBANCE REGULATIONS, TO AMEND PROCEDURES RELATING TO ANIMAL IMPOUNDMENT AND DISPOSITION, AND TO AMEND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF ANIMALS IN THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY.

of the City Clerk, City of Commerce City, 7887 E. 60th Ave., Commerce City, CO 80022, for public inspection during the hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. During instances of the city facilities being closed, electronic copies may be requested via email to dgibson@c3gov.com. BY ORDER OF CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COMMERCE CITY

suppliers and subcontractors of Hudick Excavating Inc. are hereby notified that unresolved outstanding claims must be certified and forwarded to: Contact Person: Barney Fix, P.E. Address: 5970 Greenwood Plaza Blvd. Greenwood Village, CO 80111

as soon as possible, but no later than February 12, 2021.

BY: Jordan D. Roberts, Deputy City Clerk Published in the Sentinel Express: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 Legal Order No. CCX111112

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Legal Notice No. CCX111113 First Publication: January 12, 2021 Last Publication: January 26, 2021 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

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2315 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE AND FURTHER AMENDING THE MODEL TRAFFIC CODE TO REGULATE THE PARKING OF VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS AND ABANDONMENT AND TOWING OF VEHICLES. Copies of said ordinances are on file in the Office

FINAL SETTLEMENT

Project Title: Porteos – Phase 5 (Segment 1)

Project Owners: Velocity Metropolitan District Project Location: City of Aurora, Colorado

The Velocity Metropolitan District plans to accept the above titled project as substantially complete and for Final Settlement to Hudick Excavating Inc. after February 19, 2021. In accordance with the Contract Documents, the Velocity Metropolitan District may withhold a portion of the remaining payment to be made to Hudick Excavating, Inc., as necessary, to protect the Velocity Metropolitan District from loss on account of claims filed and failure of Hudick Excavating Inc. to make payments properly to subcontractors or suppliers. Project

PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: 20C1542 Division: 1 Courtroom: 606

Public Notice is given on November 25, 2020 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 Shasta Starr Small be changed to Shasta Starr Tall Bull By: /s/ Sunshine Martin Deputy Clerk

Published in the Commerce City Sentinel Express January 12, 19 and 26, 2021

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