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HOLDING ONdining, TO SUMMER New COVID-19 restrictions will prohibit indoor personal gatherings Colorado lifts restrictions for large indoor crowds Governor’s mask order expires, but masks still required by state health department BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
A month and a half after Colorado let its “dial” of coronavirus restrictions expire, the state has also lifted restrictions on large indoor gatherings, a limit that remained after the state dial’s end. The updated statewide public health order that went into effect June 1 also somewhat modified Colorado’s mask requirements. The governor’s mask executive order expired June 1, according to the governor’s office, but its requirements generally live on through the updated public health order. Here’s a look at what changed with the public health order update.
Henley Suazo tries to stay on the mechanical cow June 5 at Brighton’s Summerfest. See more, page 5. PHOTO BY BELEN WARD
health agency for a “variance” — or exemption — to exceed 500 people, which needed to be finally approved by the state public-health department. Now, the updated public health order removes those restrictions.
State limits on mass events lifted Previously, under Colorado’s statewide order, when more than 100 people gathered in a room in Local limits generally lifted a public indoor space, the setting The state’s could 100% capacity or of Brighton’s A longoperate line of at cars outside the city rapidcolor-coded testing siteCOVID-19 at up to 500 people, with 6 feet required dial was the set of restrictions counRiverdale Regional Park. The site has had to close early many days in recent ties had to follow based on the local between parties of unvaccinated weeks or due to high demand.status Adams County’s test positivity rateafspread14-day of the virus. The system people when vaccination capacity at restaurants, other is unknown. Thatas order took17,effect was 15.9 percent, of Nov. accordingfected to Tri-County Health Department. businesses, indoor andhigher outdoor April 16. and Commerce City’s test positivity Brighton rates were both than events, and other settings. Colorado “Public indoor space” meant any 13 percent. Forty-five people in Brighton and 29 in Commerce City have enclosed indoor area that is publicly originally implemented the dial last died from COVID-19 related health To 15. limit the spread of COVID-19, Sept. or privately owned, managed, or issues. Colorado allowed the dial to expire operated is accessible at least 15that counties moved to tothe tighter restrictions that prohibits indoor and as expected in mid-April, but health public, serves as a place of employpersonal gatherings. agencies in the Denver metro area ment, or provides services. extended the dial system locally as The term did not include a pera rise in virus cases and the continson’s residence, including a room ued spreadPhoto of COVID-19 variants in a hotel or a residential room for by Belen Ward kept health officials worried. students at an educational facility. As of May 16, several metro counUnder the previous rules, venues ties are now operating in what they could apply to their local public
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`Snapback restrictions’ still possible A “snapback” to state-imposed coronavirus restrictions could occur if hospitalizations high enough, By Ellis rise Arnold according to a news release from the Colorado Community Media state public-health department. In counties whose resident hospiAs Denverthreaten metro counties continue talizations to exceed 85%to inch closer toorlocal stay-at-home of hospital hospital systemorders capacity, the state public-health departunder Colorado’s system of coronavirusment requirethe implementing relatedmay restrictions, state announced additional restrictions, the public ahealth new level of rules that prohibits indoor order’s text says.
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changerequirements that applies totweaked the majority of the Mask During a May 14 news Denver metro area and manyconference, counties in Gov. other Jared regions.Polis announced a relaxing of the statewide mask order, The state’s COVID-19 which has which after that pointdial, required been in effect since September, is thethey set masks unless people can prove of different levels in of restrictions thatas each are vaccinated settings such prisons and jails, health care facili-
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ties, and schools. The governor announced the changes following updated guidance by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as of May 13 that says fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a mask or physically distance in any setting, except required law on or the county iswhere required to followbybased regulations, or local business and severity of a county’s local virus spread. workplace guidance. The grew out individuals of the state’s safer-atAtdial that point, 10 years home order — the policy that came old and younger and those who after the statewide stay-at-home orderathis “cannot medically tolerate” face covering exempt fromtypes Colospring andwere allowed numerous of rado’s mask order. businesses to reopen. The state’s updated public health Thetweaks state recently switched to to color order the exceptions identifiers — levels blue, yellow and include individuals 11 years of age orange rather Changing than numbered levels — to or younger. the requirements to start at age 12 was intended avoid confusion. Until Nov. 17, level red to refl ect the state’s vaccine-eligible meant a stay-at-home order. Now, level population, according to the news red — “severe risk” — is the secondrelease. Masks are now required for un-
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Ernie was born in Ellis, Kansas on June 9, 1927, the third child of Fred and Anna Boos Younger. In 1936 his family moved to Colorado, and by 1942, had started a dairy farm in the Brighton area. After eighth grade, he quit school to help out on the farm, and in 1945, at age 18, enlisted in the Navy to fight in WWII. His military time was cut short with the end of the war, and by 1946 he was back in Colorado where he worked for CF&I in Pueblo, Colorado. On May 9, 1949, he married his one and only love, Laverna “Vernie” Brown. They started their life together in Pueblo, and in 1952, moved to Commerce City, Colorado where he began his career as a diesel mechanic. They resided in that area for the next 26 years. In 1978, they decided to move back to the Brighton area and he opened his own business repairing motors. For the next 11 years, he worked in the business, and in 1989, retired to have more time to do all of the things he really enjoyed. Throughout his whole adult life, there was never a time Ernie didn’t have a project going. He was constantly making or building something. He loved gardening, and every year, had a huge garden. He built a green house, and through winter, they had fresh vegetables. Fruit trees were everywhere on the property and he tried his hand at grafting to see what he could get. Grape vines gave him the opportunity to make
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wine. He raised beef, and pigs, so always had freezers full of meat. He had to try his hand at everything…he loved projects. But his real passion was fishing. If fishing was mentioned, he was ready to go no matter where….all of Colorado, any US state, Canada & Mexico. Any trip that was made had to include fishing. His last wish before his death was to fish a particularly interesting pool on the Platte River across the street from his home. Ernie, loving son, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. His engaging grin and ready laugh will be sorely missed. He is survived by his daughter, Pat (Wayne) Medlin; son, Jim (Linda) Younger; four grandchildren, Tim, Nikki, Jennifer, and Joe; and six great grandchildren, Taylor, Ciara, Brian, Emma, Riley and Peyton. His is preceded in death by both of his parents, nine siblings, and loving wife. Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial were held on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, in Brighton, CO. Interment followed at Elmwood Cemetery, in Brighton, CO. Arrangements were handled by Tabor Funeral Home, Brighton, CO. Share memories and condolences with Ernie’s family by visiting the online obituary at www. TaborFuneralHome.com.
Helen Louise Hill passed away on May 29, 2021 at her home in Thornton, Colorado after a lengthy illness. Helen was born to Gordon and Kathleen Courtney on May 22, 1938 in Marceline, Missouri. Helen married Jacob Hill and together they had six children, Jacob Jr., Jeffery, John, Jesse, Joseph, and Jennifer. They were later divorced. Helen served as Adams County Treasurer for 24 years, managing the county’s tax revenue and investments. She was responsible for tax collections exceeding $170 million dollars— funding which supported Adams County’s significant growth and development. Helen was the first female elected official in Adams County and previously served as Adams County Public Trustee. She was recognized for her ongoing service and contributions to numerous professional, political, and civic organizations. Helen is a graduate of Parks Business College in Denver. Known for her quick wit, passion for writing and crossword mastery, Helen loved politics, foreign policy,
and was always prepared for a debate. She loved to cook and was known for her delicious pies. When she retired from public service, Helen started Hill’s Harvest, a farmer’s market, where she sold produce, her special preserves, and pickled beets. Helen touched so many lives and was loved by all. Heaven has a new angel. Helen is survived by her six children, Jacob Jr., Jeffrey, John, Joseph, Jesse, and Jennifer, 15 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two siblings and in-laws including Ralph Courtney, brother, Geri Courtney, sister-in-law, Sue DeBenedictis, sister, Francis (Benny) DeBenedictis, brother-in-law, David McCammon, brother-in-law, Peggy Romero, sister-inlaw, as well as her long-time friend Judith Kahle and son Christopher. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by Delores Kroll, sister, Gordon Courtney Jr., brother, Norma Walmsley, sister, and Patricia McCammon, sister. A memorial service for Helen will be held at Summit of Peace Lutheran Church in Thornton on June 29, 2021 at 11am.
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DA Brian Mason considers mental health a top priority 17th Judicial District Attorney’s office backs mental health legislation, launches crisis hot line
crimes struggle as well. By addressing those issues up front, the DA hopes that less people will commit crimes. Responding to those considerations, Mason first joined a May 12 press conference alongside state lawmakers and Adams County Commissioner Emma Pinter to advocate BY LIAM ADAMS for two bills in the state legislature LADAMS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM related to mental health. Colorado House Bill 1068 requires Brian Mason, 17th Judicial District insurance companies to cover an Attorney, is getting out in front of annual mental health wellness Colorado’s mental health crisis in examination. Colorado House Bill somewhat unconventional ways for 1258 establishes a state office of a DA. behavioral health to facilitate access “This doesn’t sound like a tradito mental health services. Both bills tional program for a district atrecently passed in the legislature torney’s office, but I envision our and await Gov. Jared Polis’ signarole in a much broader sense than perhaps others have before me. That ture to become law. Mason said at the news, “I’m is, we’re not just here to prosecute really excited about it and glad to crime,” Mason said. have played a small part in their In a uniquely consequential mopassage.” ment for Colorado’s mental health After the press conference, Macrisis, the DA for Adams and Broomfield counties has publicly advocated son’s office launched a mental health crisis hotline — what it’s for legislation related to mental calling the “Summer Life Line” — health and launched a crisis hot that people can call and receive free line. Mason said he’s driven to do mental health counseling by trained what he is by a simple desire to help professionals. The counselors are his community, but also because it part of the district attorney office’s inadvertently th helps him do his job. youth diversion program. “Anything I can do to prevent “My office is running this hot line, crime, to keep people out of the but this is not for people who are system and to keep people from beworried about getting into the crimicoming victimized, I’m going to do,” nal justice system or who are alMason said. ready in the criminal justice system, A disproportionate number of people who commit crimes deal with this is for everybody. We wanted to provide thisFire resource to give help to mentalIn health issues, Mason said,South Partnership with Metro Rescue those in need,” Mason said. and many people who are victims of
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Mason’s office announced the hot line days after Colorado Children’s Hospital declared a “pediatric mental health state of emergency.” New data showed the hospital that mental health emergency visits increased by 90 percent in the past two years, a lot due to suicide Presented attempts. by Mason sees these initiatives as first steps in an ongoing effort by him and his staff around the issue. Another side of the mental health crisis he plans to keep talking about is that of the law enforcement profession itself. Many attorneys in DA offices, municipal police officers and county sheriff’s deputies struggle with 35th Annual
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Denver ends capacity limits on large outdoor events Colorado Rockies plan for June 28 as ‘Opening Day 2.0’ BY THE COLORADO SUN
Denver public health officials on June 1 retired capacity limits for large outdoor events, including for two of the city’s most popular venues: Coors Field and Red Rocks. “These venues now have no capacity limits, distancing requirements or other restrictions,” the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment said. The Colorado Rockies said on June 2 that they will allow fullcapacity crowds of 50,000 beginning on June 28. They’re calling that date “Opening Day 2.0.” A new public health order that takes effect runs through July 1
Coors Field, photographed on Dec. 21, in downtown Denver.
also removes regulations for indoor events up to 1,999 people. Indoor events of 2,000 or more still require approval from DDPHE. The changes in Denver come after the Colorado Department of Public
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The Largest Tiny Home United Power warns of Festival Returns scam calls BY STAFF REPORT
The tiny home festival is returning with the largest selection of tiny home COURTESY OF TINY HOME FESTIVAL’S FACEBOOK PAGE alternatives. STAFF REPORT
The fourth annual largest Tiny Home Festival is returning on July 10th, and 11th at the Adams County Riverdale Regional Park fairgrounds and Regional Complex. Tour a variety of alternative living homes from tiny homes on wheels, container homes, schoolies, van conversions, recreational campers, gypsy wagons, teardrops, yurts that are modified with one-of-thekind decors and floor plans. The event will feature speakers to learn about minimalist living and living greener alternatives. Also, the festival will have live entertainment, a marketplace, and a food truck court. Ticket prices cost is from $10 to $20
depending on when they are purchased. Kids 12 and under are free of charge. - The Early bird special before June 15 is $10 each. - Tickets purchased between June 16 - July 9 is $15 each. - Tickets purchased online or onsite the weekend of the event will be $20 each. SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS: facebook.com/ColoradoTinyFest; facebook.com/ events/545034242751341; instagram. com/ColoradoTinyFest; twitter. com/COTinyFestival Riverdale Regional Park at the Adam County Fairgrounds, Saturday, July 10th and Sunday, July 11th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton, CO 80601.
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United Power is warning its residential and business customers about spam calls demanding payment on past due amounts of electric bills. A press statement said scammers try to impersonate representatives from such organizations as the IRS or United Power to gain information or payment. The discourse also includes threats for disconnection. The callers tell customers to make payments through prepaid cash cards purchased at local gas stations and convenience stores. “Scammers may also instruct victims not to tell anyone about the payment,” United Power’s statement read. “Many of these scams are elaborate and sophisticated,
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vaccinated or not fully vaccinated Coloradans in the following settings and situations: • Preschool through grade 12 schools, including extracurricular activities; • Child care centers and services, including camps, except while participating in outdoor activities; • Staff of Colorado Department of Motor Vehicle offices; • Residents, staff and visitors to prisons; • Residents, staff and visitors to jails; • And emergency medical and other health care settings. The update clarified that patients, staff and visitors in health care settings are included in the requirements, according to the news release. It also removed a reference to “congregate care” settings, which are addressed in a separate order. Public health order 20-20 includes requirements for nursing facilities, assisted
even using spoofing software to disguise their phone number so that it appears to be coming from a recognized number. This is known as ‘caller ID spoofing.’” The power co-op said customers should verify the status of their account as the best defense against scam attempts. Check your monthly billing statement, check the account through SmartHub or call the power co-op at 303-637-1000. The statement said United power never calls to collect overdue electric bills, nor does it collect payments at members’ homes or businesses. The co-op never requires prepaid debit as the only form of payment, the statement said. Call 303-637-1000.
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Requirements enforceable It was unclear if there was any difference in Colorado’s mask requirements being mandated by public health order only and not by executive order. Calls and emails to the state public-health department and governor’s office were not immediately returned. Failure to comply with the public health order could result in penalties, including jail time, and fines, according to the order’s text. But Colorado’s COVID-19 public health orders are generally the kind that rely on voluntary compliance. Travel rules Wearing a mask over your nose and mouth is still required on planes, buses, trains and other forms of public transportation traveling into, within or out of the United States and in U.S. transportation hubs such as airports and stations, according to the CDC. That is true even if a person is fully vaccinated.
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Adams 14 summer meals The Adams 14 School District announced its schedule for the summer meal program. It’s available from noon to 12:30 p.m. through Thursday, July 1. Locations are: * Central Elementary School, 6450 Holly St., 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.; * Dupont Elementary School, 7970 Ki,mberly St., 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.; * Hanson Elementary School, 7133 E. 73rd Ave., 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.; and * Adams City High School, 7200 Quebec St., 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. No meal service will be available the week of Monday, July 5. Service resumes at 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 12, at Central Elementary School, Each person under the age of 18 will receive a hot lunch and a cold breakfast for the following day. 27J preschool 27J Schools will offer a tuition-based preschool on a first-come, first-served basis in the fall. Children have to be at least age 4 by Oct. 1. The program is tentatively set to be available through Brantner Elementary School, 27J Bright Beginnings Preschool,. Northeast Elementary School, Pennock Elementary School, Padilla Elementary school, Reunion Elementary School, Second Creek Elementary School, Thimmig Elementary School, Turnberry Elementary School and West Ridge Elementary School. Morning preschool runs from 7:50 to 10:50 a.m. Afternoon preschool lasts from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Call 720-685-5490. ‘In Memory’ display for Wall That Heals event extended The city of Brighton said the deadline to submit names for the “In Memory” display (part of “The Wall That Heals” program coming to Brighton over Labor day weekend) is July 31. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund’s In Memory program honors those who returned from the war and later died. The wall will be in Carmichael Park, 650 E. Southern St. To apply online, visit www.VVMF. org/In-Memory-Program. Gummball rally The fourth annual Gummball Rally is set for 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, at Riverdale Regional Park, East 124th Avenue and Brighton Road. The 5K run is in memory of Adams County sheriff’s deputy Heath Gumm, who died in the line of duty in January 2018. The fee is $30 for racers 13 years of age and older (T-shirt guaranteed with a paid entry by Sunday, Aug. 6), and older, $10 for those 12 and under with a T-shirt guaranteed with a paid entry by Aug. 6 and free for racers 12 and under (no T-shirt). Visit https://gummball5k.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=11277. ONGOING Help for Homes Senior meals Eagle View Adult Center and Volunteers of America are offering a box of five frozen meals delivered to your home. You must be 60 or older and be a resident of Brighton. The suggested contribution for the meals is $2.50 meal / $12.50 per box, although the ability to pay is not the deciding factor if you are
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eligible. Boxes are delivered Thursdays. Call 303-655-2075 and leave your name and phone number. Eagle Express rides Barr Lake State Park will offer virtual rides aboard the Eagle Express. Join Ranger Michelle and her friends as they read a story about our natural world that is sure to entertain your preschooler while teaching them about plants, animals and our planet. Call 303-659-6005. COVID-19 vaccines The Salud clinic in Fort Lupton, 1115 Second St., is offering COVID-19 vaccinations to those 70 years of age and older, healthcare workers and workers in the state’s 1b category. You don’t need to be a patient Register at saludclinic. org. Legal self-help clinic The Access to Justice Committee hosts a free, legal self-help clinic from 2 to 3:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month. The program is for customers who don’t have legal representation and need help navigating through legal issues. Volunteer attorneys are available to discuss such topics as family law, civil litigation, property and probate law. Call 303-405-3298 and ask for the Legal Self-Help Clinic at least 24 hours in advance. Help for vets Qualified Listeners, a veteran and family resource hub serving northern Colorado and southern Wyoming, has a number of power chairs, power scooters and electric wheelchairs available. . To find the closest facility to you visit www.va.gov/find-locations. Qualified Listeners also needs volunteers to drive veterans to and from appointments, run errands for veterans who cannot get out, handyman services, help administer veteran and family resource guide inventory in local libraries and veterans to be trained to become qualified listeners. Call 720-600-0860. COVID-19 testing Here’s where you can receive a test for COVID-19: Brighton Advanced Urgent Care, 2801 Purcell St. Call 303-659-9700 or visit https://advurgent.com/locations/ brighton/ Brighton Salud, 1860 Egbert St. Testing is available on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Visit https://www.saludclinic.org/covid-testing Fort Lupton Salud, 1115 Second St. Testing is available on Tuesday and Thursday. Call 303-697-2583 or visit https://www.saludclinic.org/covidtesting online. Alcoholics Anonymous The Brighton chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 147 S. Second Place. Meeting times are 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sundays, noon and 7:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 6 p.m. Thursdays and 9 p.m. Fridays. Call 303-659-9953 or visit www.brighton1aa.org. Mental health Community Reach Center offers in-person intake assessments from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesdays at the Brighton Learning and Resource Campus, 1850 E.
Jacqueline Mayeda, 4, of Brighton, reacts to the cool water ash she splashes down a slide at Brighton’s Oasis Water Park. The park opened for the season on June 5, with two-hour timed entries and social distancing protocols in place. PHOTO BY SCOTT TAYLOR
Egbert St. in Brighton. Call Community Reach Center at 303-853-3500. For walk-in intake, bring an ID and insurance information. For those who would prefer to complete the intake forms and schedule an appointment, the intake forms are available online at www.communityreachcenter.org. There will be a short screening for flulike symptoms before the entrance to the center to ensure safety and wellness for everyone. Anyone feeling unsafe or suicidal should call Colorado Crisis Services at 1-844-493-8255, text 38255, or visit the Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC) Center at 2551 W. 84th Ave., Westminster. Volunteers needed Qualified Listeners needs volunteers to drive veterans to and from appointments, run errands for veterans who cannot get out, handyman services, help administer veteran and family resource guide inventory in local libraries and veterans to be trained to become qualified listeners. Visit qualifiedlisteners.org/volunteerapp and fill out the form or call 720-6000860. Warm Line up and running Community Reach Center is offering a Warm Line (303-280-6602) for those who want to talk to mental-health professionals about anxiety, lack of sleep and strained relationships, among other topics. The professionals can facilitate referrals to other programs for assistance. A press statement said the line is not for crisis intervention. Those feeling unsafe or suicidal should call Colorado Crisis Services (1-844-493-8255) or text 38255 or visit the
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Behavioral Urgent Care Center, 2551 W. 84th Ave., Westminster. Also, the center’s COVID-19 Heroes Program is set up to assist healthcare workers during the pandemic. Those who live or work in Adams County can receive up to six free counseling sessions. Use the Warm Line for support and free counseling. Brighton’s community intake location is at 1850 E. Egbert St., on the second floor. It’s open from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesdays.
Food distribution 27J Schools have free grab-and-go meals for youngsters up to age 18. Driveby or walk up between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Vikan Middle School, 879 Jessup St., Overland Trail Middle School, 455 N. 19th Ave., and at Thimmig Elementary School, 11453 Oswego St. Food for Hope is the sponsor. Chapel Hill Church, 10 Chapel Hill Drive, Brighton, hands out one box of food per family the second and fourth Wednesdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and alternating Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. St. Augustine food pantry, 129 S. Sixth Ave., offers food Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ID and paperwork required. The pantry serves Brighton residents who love between Quebec Street and Cavanaugh Road and between Weld County Road 4 1/2 and 96th Avenue. Calvary Chapel Brighton Food Pantry, 103 E. Bridge St., Brighton. Open from 4 to 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of the month. Community Baptist Church Food Pantry, 15559 Weld County Road 2, Brighton. Open from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays.
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In wake of deadly crash, Brighton baseball community rallies around victim’s team BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The Brighton youth baseball community, including the high-school baseball team, turned out to honor a 10-year-old boy who died in a rollover crash Memorial Day weekend. Local media identified the youngster as Gavin Cecil. His mother, Karena Cecil, 27, of Brighton, faces a vehicular homicide charge, according to the Adams County District Attorney’s Office. Her bond hearing is set for 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, and her preliminary hearing was set for 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 25. Both are in Adams County Court. The youngster played on a 10U rec baseball team. It met on June 1, for the first time since the crash. “When they arrived at the field, there were players and coaches from some of our other teams there to give every player on the team a rose and let them know that the entire BYBSA (Brighton Youth Baseball and Softball Association) com-
Brighton High School’s baseball team rallies around a 10U rec league team that lost one of its players due to a car crash Memorial Day weekend. COURTESY OF BRIGHTON YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
munity is there to support them,” according to a Facebook post from BYBSA. “Then after the BHS Bulldogs Baseball varsity team finished their game, the entire team came to their practice to talk to the boys and take pictures.” “That team is just going through a lot right now,” said BHS baseball player Eli Bowman. “I couldn’t
imagine losing one of my teammates. So, we went over to their practice to meet them and talk to them and take some pictures.” In addition, the 10U team joined the Bulldogs when they took the field for a home game against Chaparral High School on June 4. “Once we all figured out that he was part of our Brighton baseball community, we wanted to make sure that we were able to support them, especially in such a difficult time,” said BHS player Bryce Peterson. “With the bond our team has built, we used it as a way to show those boys that we are always there for them.” “Cory (Cory Moul, BYBSA executive director) is a friend of mine and has helped us with logistics many times in my short career at BHS,” said Bulldogs’ baseball coach Justin Stringer. “The player who died was his son’s best friend. When he reached out to let me know they would be practicing on the girls’ softball field after our game was over, I decided we would visit his team with our guys to show them we support them and are behind them in their time of need.” The crash happened on I-76 near Bromley Lane shortly before 7:30 p.m. May 30. Brighton police said the car was heading eastbound when Cecil lost control. That caused her car to go onto the shoulder of
the interstate before it rolled. The vehicle landed in the westbound lanes. Three other people were in the car. All are expected to be OK. The crash and the investigation closed both lanes of I-76. “As a kid, I remember I always really looked up to the high-school players,” Bowman said. “So, we wanted to remind them that even when times are tough, Brighton Bulldogs always stay together.” Most of the Bulldogs’ squad started in the Brighton youth baseball program. “Our varsity guys want to be the leaders in the baseball community in Brighton, so they jumped at the chance to show their support,” Stringer said. “I allowed the kids to be organic with the experience, and they stepped up to the plate, like they always do, giving the kids high-fives, encouraging them, etc. One of my players then asked if the younger team could run out to their starting positions with them when we played Chaparral.” “It was awesome to see the team have some smiles on their faces when we were talking to them despite the circumstances,” Peterson said. “Our team was happy to be able to remind those boys that there is always someone looking out for them.”
Four from Adams City take college athletics plunge BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Four Adams City High School athletes signed college letter of intent late last month in a ceremony that also included a recap of pandemicinspired life in the world of Eagles’ athletics. The four were Paige Beiringer
(softball, Southeast Community College in Lincoln, Nebraska), Gerardo Caldera (football, Waldorf University, Forest City, Iowa), and Yoseline Hernandez and Yasmin Rojas Rivera (soccer, Western Nebraska Community College, Scottsbluff, Nebraska). Speeches and recaps
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Athletic director Jacob Katz said the softball season almost didn’t happen. “The softball team had it season canceled,” he said. “Two days later, we decided we’d play. It’s a further illustration of what the coaches and the athletes had to go through. It
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S P O R T S SCORECARD Adams City High School Girls soccer Vista Peak downed Adams City 7-1 in Commerce City June 1. No stats were available for either team. Northglenn beat Adams City 5-1 in Northglenn June 3. No stats were available. Baseball Prairie View blanked Adams City 15-0 in four innings June 2 in Brighton. Marcus
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was chaotic. It was frustrating. But I think we can all agree it was worth it.” Caldera was next on the dais. “My family supported since I was a little kid,” Caldera said. “My teammates picked me up when I was down. We had a season when we didn’t think we were going to have a season.” Katz said the Eagles football team, which played this spring, was supposed to play Northglenn. The game was moved to Commerce City because of snow, then eventually called off that week.
Sanchez and Isaac Manaugh had two hits and two RBIs for PVHS. Nathan Peterson had two hits and drove in a run. Gerardo Caldera, Andres LaCrue and Pedro Rojas had the Eagles’ base hits. Track and field ELIZABETH -- Adams City’s Jaxon Lopez finished 15th in the 400-meter dash at the First Rumble on the Divide June 4. He posted a time of 57.45 seconds.
“We had to play Boulder in Boulder during a snowstorm, all of this during the spring” Katz said. “Gerardo went from wrestling to football to baseball to baseball in overlapping season. That’s a testimony to him. Hernandez was next, and she thanked her mom. “I want to thank my coaches. You pushed me to do better,” she said. “I’m super thankful I have the opportunity to play college ball.” Rivera followed suit. “I want to thank my family and my coaches,” Rivera said. “The coaches made me realize I can do things if I put my mind to it.” Katz said a recent conversation between Hernandez and Rivera prompted the school’s principal,
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Caldera, Andres LaCrue and Pedro Rojas had the Eagles’ base hits. PVHS downed Hinkley 15-6 in Brighton June 3. Manaugh had four hit sna four RBIs. CJ Schomakerhad two RBIs. Trevor Devincenzi drove in a run and added three hits. Hunter Blea struck out five in two innings of pitching.
Girls soccer Prairie View rode four goals from Brooklyn McKinney en route to a 10-0 home-pitch win over Westminstrer June 2. Chloe Gray and Payten Wilson added a pair of goals. The goalkeepers were Zoey Gallegos (40 minutes, no saves) and Sophia Misuraca (31 minutes, one save). McKinney scored all of her team’s goals in a 3-2 win over Rangeview June 3 in Brighton. Misuraca (four saves) and Gallegos (three saves) divided time in goal.
Lacrosse Denver North slipped past Prairie View 11-9 in Brighton June 2. No stats were available for either team. Girls tennis No one from the 27J Schools’ tennis team qualified for this year’s state 5A tennis tournament. The team is open to players from Brighton, Prairie View and Riverdale Ridge high schools. PVHS sponsors the team each spring.
Baseball Prairie View blanked Adams City 15-0 in four innings June 2 in Brighton. Marcus Sanchez and Isaac Manaugh had two hits and two RBIs for PVHS. Nathan Peterson had two hits and drove in a run. Gerardo
Katz left the four signees with some parting words. And one request. “I was blessed to have the opportunity to play a sport in college,” he said. “My request of you is that in your first team meeting, you wear a piece of Adams City clothing. You will always be Eagles. You will always have a home here. I have all the faith in the world you will represent us well in the next few years and beyond.”
Paul Sandos, to cry. Katz also noted, “It’s not exactly hard to make him cry.” “They were talking in English and in Spanish about which college they wanted to go to. The principal and I happened to overhear it,” Katz said. “The principal said it made him so happy to hear kids talking about attending college in so many languages.” In closing
Sports Briefs Sign up at https://bit.ly/2RpEbi1. Wrestling camp Top Notch Wrestling Club will host a camp at its club facilities, 825 Ninth St., Greeley, Saturday and Sunday, June 11 and 12. It’s open to 7- to 19-year-olds. Clinicians include Mosha Schwartz, the 50K senior national finalist, and Andrew Alirez, the 65K national champion.
Youth football Commerce City Youth Athletics changed its registration format for the coming tackle football season. There won’t be in-person registration this year because of the pandemic. Instead, send your name, date of birth, address, best contact phone number and an email address to cc_raider@msn.com. You can also
the state swim meets Thursday and Friday, June 24 and 25, at the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center in Thornton. In addition, there will be additional qualifiers in each event in all classifications, according to Justin Saylor, CHSAA’s assistant commissioner in charge of boys swimming. The number of qualifiers per event is 30.
call 303-7=286-7669. Soccer Adams City’s Andy Galvan is an all-state, honorable-mention soccer player in voting by CHSAANow.com. State swim meet The Colorado High School Activities Association announced there will be no limits on the number of spectators, athletes and coaches at
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City and County Public Notice Adams 14 Announces Proposed Budget for the 2021-22 School Year for Public Viewing and Input The proposed budget for the 2021-22 school year is now available for public viewing and input. If you would like to provide feedback, please join us at the Budget Public Hearing on June 8, 2021 at 6:30 p.m., held during the regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting at the Educational Support Services Building at 5291 E. 60th Ave. If you have questions, please call 303.853.3217. The district would like to thank the DAAC Budget Advisory Committee and the schools accountability committees for their input and guidance throughout the process. As a final reminder, the proposed budget will be adopted at the June 22, 2021 Board of Education meeting. To view the proposed budget, log onto the district website at: https://adams14.net/about/departments/businessaffairs-and-operations/financial-services/financialtransparency/
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the Commerce City Urban Renewal Authority invites proposals for the purchase of property and development of a hotel project on Parcel B at the Mile High Greyhound Park in Commerce City, Colorado. Proposals are due by 5:00 pm MT on June 21, 2021. For information and to request a copy of
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a communitywide Visioning Workshop for the Commerce City Comprehensive Plan update will be held on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 6:00 pm via a virtual Zoom meeting. All interested persons are invited to attend the workshop and must register to attend. The link to register can be found at c3gov.com/ CompPlan. For additional information regarding the update process and workshop, please contact Jamie Rice, Planner III, at 303-227-8782 or jrice@ c3gov.com. BY: Jordan Roberts, Deputy City Clerk Published in the Sentinel Express: Tuesday, June 8, 2021 Legal Ad No.: CCX111206
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therefor has not been paid by the contractor or its subcontractors is required, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. Said verified statement must be filed with the Buffalo Ridge Metropolitan District, c/o Lisa Johnson, District Manager, at the above address and at or before the time and date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release said District, its Board of Directors, officers, agents and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Buffalo Ridge Metropolitan District By: Michaela Smith, President Legal Ad No.: CCX111203 Publish In: Commerce City Sentinel Publish Two Times On: June 1, 2021 June 8, 2021
INVITATION FOR BID(s) ASPEN HILLS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS REPLACEMENT PROJECT Sealed BID(s) for the above-referenced PROJECT will be received at the office of Aspen Hills Metropolitan District, c/o Seter & Vander Wall, P.C., The Solarium, 7400 E. Orchard Road, Suite 3300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, publicly opened and read aloud at 9:00 a.m. on June 17, 2021. Any BID(s) received after the above-specified time and date will not be considered.
to reject any or all BID(s); to waive informalities, technicality or irregularity in any BID(s); to require statements or evidence of BIDDER’S qualifications such as financial data, previous experience, and authority to conduct business in the jurisdiction where the PROJECT is located; and to accept the BID that is in the opinion of the OWNER in its best interest. OWNER reserves the right to extend the Bidding period by Addendum. Basis of award will be the lowest responsive and responsible bid as determined by OWNER. A general statement of the WORK is as follows: (1) Demolition and replacement of approximately 1800 square feet of concrete sidewalk, 489 linear feet of curb and gutter, and disposal of all waste; (2) Rotomill and replace approximately 130,000 square feet of asphalt parking lot, restripe parking spaces and repaint speed bumps and numbers to match existing; (3) Demolition and replacement of mailbox enclosure and mailbox framing to match exiting, replace with 8 mailbox model no. 4C16D20 mailbox units, dispose of all materials; (4) Reside and repaint existing gazebo, replace picnic table, demolish replace 88 square foot (8’x11’) concrete pad, and dispose of all materials. Successful BIDDER must provide applicable payment and performance bonds as required by Colorado statute. The PROJECT will be performed within the Aspen Hills Metropolitan District. Work shall be coordinated with the services of the District’s project manager to administer the PROJECT. Location: Aspen Hills Metropolitan District, City of Commerce City, CO. By: Board of Directors of the Aspen Hills Metropolitan District
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The Painted Prairie Public Improvement Authority plans to accept the above titled project as substantially complete for Final Settlement to Hudick Excavating, Inc. after July 6, 2021. In accordance with the Contract Documents, the Painted Prairie Public Improvement Authority may withhold a portion of the remaining payment to be made to Hudick Excavating, Inc., as necessary, to protect the Painted Prairie Public Improvement Authority from loss on account of claims filed and failure of Hudick Excavating, Inc. to make payments properly to subcontractors or suppliers. Project 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 July 2, 2021. Legal Ad No.: CCX111207 Non-Consecutive Publications: June 8, 2021 & June 22, 2021 Newspaper: Commerce City Sentinel
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Buffalo Ridge Metropolitan District of Adams County, Colorado, will make final payment at the financial offices of the District: 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300 Greenwood Village, CO 80111, at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 18, 2021, to Three Sons Construction, 14 Inverness Drive East, Suite B-212, Englewood, Colorado 80112, for remaining retainage of completion of Buffalo Run – Village Center work in the amount of $61,251.72. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, provisions, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or its subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done, and whose claim
GENERAL CONTRACT PROVISIONS and SPECIFICATIONS are available by contacting the office of Seter & Vander Wall, P.C., at (303) 770-2700 or mbarrasso@svwpc.com. For any assistance or questions please contact the District at (303) 770-2700 or via e-mail at mbarrasso@svwpc.com. All BID prices must be held firm for 60 days following the BID due date.
As its best interests may appear, OWNER reserves the right to disregard all non-conforming, non-responsive, conditional or alternate BID(s);
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Project Title: Painted Prairie Off-Site Sanitary Sewer Improvements
Property of: %OO CORPORATION Last known address: 9660 E ALAMEDA AVE STE 104, DENVER, CO 80247 Property in Unit 40’ CUST OWNED, 40-526690-1, 40-435557-9; 20-012334-2; 20-208147-3 Misc restaurant equipment and furniture; racks; AC unit; Tv; lamps; covered items. Legal Ad No.: CCX111205 First Publication: June 8, 2021 Last Publication: June 15, 2021 Published In: Commerce City Sentinel Express
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