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Windmill maker lays off 280 from Brighton factory THE SEASON FOR SHARING

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Wind power company Vestas-American Wind Technology announced Feb. 18 that they would be laying off 280 employees at their Brighton blade manufacturing plant. It’s part of the company’s efforts to consolidate their operations across Colorado, with other changes announced at the company’s operations in Windsor and Pueblo. PHOTO BY SCOTT TAYLOR

Vestas-American Wind Technology shifting Colorado focus from manufacturing to maintenance

executive officer of the Brighton “The wind energy industry in Danish-based manufacturer Economic Development CorporaUSA has grown tremendously in reVestas-American Wind Technology tion, said it’s a business decision by cent years, which has increased our announced plans to consolidate its factories’ capacity and expanded our the company. footprint in Colorado, combining “They are anticipating a slowservice business,” company Chief operations in Windsor, Pueblo and down in the market for new blades Brighton. The company is one of the Operations Officer Tommy Rahbek and new wind turbines but an Nielsen said in a written statement. leaders in the global wind energy increase in the need to maintain “With a larger fleet under service market, selling more than 13,000 what is already in existence,” Giron and lower demand in the near-term, turbines in the United States since said. “They are just right-sizing the we are therefore consolidating our 1979. operation throughout the state to setup in Colorado to ensure we can The consolidation means that cater for our service business’ needs respond to that anticipated change the company will cease making

BY SCOTT TAYLOR in their business.” and are structured in the right way blades for the company’s towering STAYLOR@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM The Brighton facility will remain to ramp up efficiently once wind windmills at the Brighton location, Every year before Thanksgiving, First United Methodist Church in Fort Lupton turbine and thedemand Fort Lupton Food and Clothingopen.

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April 24, 1934 – February 9, 2021 Myrtle Elaine (Durrant) Fry, age 86, of Eckert, Colorado, formerly of Osawatomie, Kansas died Tuesday, February 09, 2021.

Elaine was born April 24, 1934 in Osawatomie, Kansas. She was the daughter of Auburn B. and Myrtle Irene (Pontious) Durrant.

She grew up in Osawatomie and graduated from Osawatomie High School with the Class of 1952. She then attended Wichita Business College and worked for Cessna as a Keypunch Operator.

She was united in marriage to Charles Randolph Fry, Jr. on April 4, 1953 in Osawatomie, Kansas. They made their home in Pratt, Kansas and became the parents of three children. During the children’s school years, the family lived in Greenburg, KS., Beaver, OK., and Brighton, CO. Elaine was active in Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Eastern Star, and the Methodist Church.

In 1977 she re-entered the work force and retired in 1994 from working for

Adams County in Brighton, CO. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren growing up. In 1999 she moved to Missouri to be with Irene and John Dollar.

Those years were such a joy to her.

When they moved to Florida she moved to Eckert, CO to live by her daughter. She was active in the Eckert Presbyterian Church activities and served as a Deacon.

She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant brother Darrell, her brother Maurice in 2000, her twin sister Irene in 2007, and a grandson James in 2009.

Survivors include two sons, Charles William Fry and wife Sandy of Brighton, CO; Randall Dean Fry and wife Tammie of Dumas, TX; and one daughter Penny Lou Hagel and husband Mike of Eckert, CO; 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Graveside service will be in Osawatomie Kansas Cemetery on April 24, 2021 at 11:00 am with a luncheon after to visit with the family.

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Eugene Loran Petersen 12/28/1934 - 2/14/2021

Gene was born on December 28, 1934 to Lawrence and Gladys Petersen in Viborg, SD. On February 14, 2021, Gene joined God in his heavenly kingdom. He passed away with his loving wife (Judy), daughters Kellie and Jodie, sons-in-law, Tim and Doug, grandson, Ian, and granddaughter, Loren by his side.

Gene was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. Gene grew up on the family farm outside Viborg, SD with 3 sisters, Glennys, Arlyce and Dianne, and his brother Robert. He went to Viborg High School and graduated in 1952. From there he entered the service with the U.S. Army.

After serving with the Army, Gene apprenticed as a brick mason. Through a good friend, he met and married Judith Klink in 1962. They settled outside of Brighton and raised two girls, Kellie and Jodie, in a home he and Judy designed and built together. Gene worked on many commercial and residential buildings throughout the Denver area.

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Gene was an active member of the Brighton community as a lifelong member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, the Bricklayers Union, Sister Cities and a member of the First Presbyterian Church. He also volunteered his time helping to build a house with Habitat for Humanity.

In his free time Gene loved to go boating,

camping and fishing. Together, he and Judy drove to Alaska, camping and fishing along the way. Having an adventurous spirit, Gene always wanted to “get out of Dodge”. Together they traveled to many different countries enjoying the culture, food and people. Gene and Judy were ‘Snowbirds’ and enjoyed spending winter months in Arizona with Judy’s brother Terry and his wife Karen. They also spent time in the South Dakota Black Hills with his sisters: Arlyce (Rich) and Dianne (Ted). While in Arizona, they enjoyed visiting with friends and exploring the beautiful desert. At home Gene was a ‘master fi xer’, there was nothing he couldn’t repair. He always looked forward to visiting with his friends over coffee.

Gene is survived by his loving wife Judy, his daughters Kellie (Tim Courtney) and Jodie (Doug Zink) and grandchildren Ian and Loren Courtney. Gene also is survived by his sisters Glennys, Arlyce, and Dianne, and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Gene’s life will be held at a later date.

The family requests contributions to be made in Gene’s honor to Brighton Elks Lodge #1586 or The First Presbyterian Church of Brighton.

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Three costly options to upgrade wastewater plant Council wants more data before a decision

BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

After an hour’s discussion about Fort Lupton’s mandatory wastewater improvements Feb. 18, one thing was quite clear.

“We have to spend a lot of money,” Mayor Zo Stieber said. “Unfortunately, it has to come from citizens. I don’t like it.”

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is forcing several cities, including Fort Lupton, to clean up the amount of nitrogen, phosphorus and chlorophyll in surface water. More than 60 cities filed an appeal, citing the more than $1.5 billion combined

cost of the repairs. CDPHE turned it down.

The deadline to fulfill the order is January 2023. The city filed an appeal for an 18-month extension before putting the guidelines into place. As of late last week, there had been no response.

City Administrator Chris Cross outlined three scenarios for council to consider. The costs range from $38 billion (to keep and upgrade the existing plant) to $44 billion to sign on with Metro Wastewater District to $55 billion to sign on with the St. Vrain Wastewater District.

Cross outlined three potential loan arrangements as well. Two of those arrangements are through the state.

One is from a group called Stiefel Finance. Yearly payments would be from $1.8 million to $1.9 million.

Total interest payments on the low

end are $16 million and $32.5 million on the high end.

At present, the city charges about $24 for water bills. The potential add-ons to residential water bills were $33.50 on the low side and more than $50 on the high side.If the city opts for either the Metro district or St. Vrain’s, there will be court costs to undo existing cases. Cross said the range for those was between $250,000 and $350,000, depending on the district.

Cross also outlined a series of factors council can’t depend on in making a decision. Those included future residential construction, construction challenges to connect the existing plant to either the Metro district or the St. Vrain district (the connection includes 10 miles of pipeline) and unforeseen challenges at the city’s plant.

“We can’t bank on how many houses are going to be built?” asked Stieber.

“That’s right,” Cross said.

Councilman Tommy Holton didn’t think council was ready to make a choice. But he and Stieber had a preference.

“We should either redo our plant or go to Metro,” said Holton. “I’m not comfortable losing local control.

We’re going to have to lobby like crazy.”

Councilman David Crespin agreed to take the St. Vrain district out of the equation. Both he and Holton agreed council needed much more information before making a final decision.

Council scheduled a public hearing for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 18, at the recreation center, 203 S. Harrison Ave.

Council starts planning for July 4 celebration

BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

It’s four-plus months until Independence Day. But council had a short debate about when to hold the city’s annual fireworks display.

July 4 falls on a Sunday this year.

City Administrator Chris Cross wondered whether council wanted to hold the event the day before.

“Why not Sunday?” Stieber asked.

“You can do that,” Cross said.

“People may want to party Saturday.”

“Most places are closed Monday (July 5, the observed holiday),” Stieber said. “If we do it Sunday, people can recover Monday.”

“We should find out if most places are going to be closed Monday,” said Councilperson Shannon Rhoda.

“That’d be my request. My understanding is most businesses will be (closed).”

Council also wondered – without deciding – where to launch the annual fireworks display. The concern seemed to be available parking and potential impacts on yet-to-be-built housing. Last year, the show was near Community Center Park.

“We looked at the parking spaces last year,” Stieber said. “There was dramatically more at the recreation center.”

“How many more houses are we going to build between now and then?” asked Councilman Tommy Holton.

“We will have to ask more questions before we make a decision,” Stieber said.

With July 4 falling on a Sunday in 2021, City Councilors began discussing where and when Fort Lupton should schedule the city’s annual fireworks display. FILE PHOTO

Council OKs permit for above-ground propane tank

BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Fort Lupton City Council gave its approval to Mericle RV for an aboveground, 1,000-gallon propane storage tank at Feb. 16’s meeting. The vote was unanimous.

The business is in the 1300 block of Factory Drive. AmeriGas is responsible for filling the tank, according to Mericle GM Kyle Ferguson.

“The big reason we’re doing this is to provide our customers with one-stop shopping. Propane is the last piece of our business,” he told councilors. “The community can come here. It’ll be cheaper than using an exchange rate.”

The family-owned and operated business started three years ago with one employee. Ferguson said the store has 20 employees with plans to add more.

“The one thing customers talk about is safety,” Ferguson said. “Staff is trained on emergency procedures and how to use the shut-off switch.

Everyone who will touch the propane

tank will be certified to do so.”

Annexation gets council approval

In other business, the council needed two votes Feb. 16 to annex and zone a new parcel. The new part of Fort Lupton is 18 acres in size and is south of Weld County Road 10 and west of County Road 19.

The vote to annex was 6-1.

“I voted no because I wasn’t in favor of crossing Road 19,” Mayor Zo Stieber said by email. “Since the majority approved it, zoning was not a problem. in my thoughts.” The vote to zone the new land was unanimous.

Engineering consultant Chad Cox said the plan was to extend the city limits to the property “and bring it in as is,” namely a property zoned for agricultural use.

“The property has been, historically, a farm, with one residence. It is agricultural,” Cox said. “It’s shown (on city maps) as agricultural rural residential, and the property surrounding it on three sides is agricultural.”

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Brighton resident traces her family roots Expansive research and travel dating back over 400-years

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Jeannette Stribling-Bell’s family has lived in Colorado for over 150-years but her roots begin over four hundred years ago from the coast of West Africa. Her ancestors are of Bantu, Sahelian, Ghanaian, and Egyptian descent.

More recently, she is also the descendent of Oliver Leon Brown, who gave his name for Brown v. the Board of Education, the landmark Supreme Court ruling where justices ruled in 1954 that racial segregation of children in Topeka, Kansas’ public schools was unconstitutional.

Those facts and the journeys her ancestors made are the bookends for a uniquely American family, one she’s been investigating for years.

And Stribling-Bell is no stranger to bringing history to life. In 1986, she co-founded the Buffalo Soldiers of the American West, Inc., a nonprofit educational cavalry reenactment group, with her husband John Bell.

Stribling-Bell is a western history re-enactor, a professional opera singer for over 40 years, a family genealogy researcher for over 50 years, 16 years teaching social studies. Stribling-Bell was listed in 1963 Who’s Who Among Students at American Universities and Colleges.

But her family and the struggles they endured gives her life now, and all of her successes, special meaning.

“They endured inhumane treatment and illnesses contracted on board the ships not knowing the hellish life of slavery they would face,” said Stribling-Bell. Their constant companions were hard work, pain, degradation, humiliation, and loss of family.

When her ancestors arrived in the American colonies aboard slave ships, they have no idea about the Native American tribes occupying American as their home. These American Indian tribes became part of her family lineage, too.

“For over 20,000 years they were being massacred, pushed off their lands by the U.S. Government, or dying of diseases contracted from European immigrants, said Stripling-Bell.”

She said she has relied on myriad sources to gather her family’s genealogical data.

The European Descendants

Her European ancestors arrived from England to the Americas in 1645 with the last name of Taliaferros, which they pronounced like “Toliver.”

They settled in a colony of Virginia on land that was given to them by the English Crown. Thomas Stribling age 20, arrived in Virginia about 1700 from England. Elizabeth Taliaferros was born in Virginia in about 1688.

Stribling and Taliaferros met and married in 1715. The couple moved

Lillian Phillips-Stribling - portrait in Alamosa, Colorado -circa 1930.

to Manassas, Virginia, and found a home on a 1,000-acre plantation.

“Thomas’ and Elizabeth’s descendants ended up living near Atlanta, Georgia, and they all owned slaves,” said Stribling-Bell.

Charles Chesterfield Stribling was born in 1820 on estate in Atlanta, Georgia estate with about six slaves.

He’d go on to become a medical doctor and had a son with one of his slaves In 1847.

Cherokee family

Young Charles Chesterfield Stribling Jr. ran away when he was thirteen years old but was taken in by a tribe of Cherokee Indians in about 1860.

After the civil war ended in 1865, Stribling Jr. returned to Atlanta with his Cherokee Indian wife Martha and two sons, William Charles was born in 1872 and John born in 1874.

Willam Charles worked as a carpenter and farmer and was a musician playing the mandolin. He moved to Denver about 1894, and he played in a stringed band and worked odd jobs during the day in the Five-Points area.

John Wamsley, the great grandfather of the famous Oliver Leon Brown, was mulatto slave born about 1823 in Murray County Tennessee. It was before 1854 he escaped from an underground railroad in Dixon, Illinois. Warmsley met Lucy Ann Scott 16-year old and married on December 23, 1854.

“Lucy Ann was a relative of a great warrior and leader named Chief Tecumseh that was a general in the British Army war of 1812,” said Stripling-Bell.

Lucy Ann was also a member of the Shawnee Shoshone Indian tribe.

She and John had three children.

Martha was born in 1857, Mollie in 1860, and Lucy in 1864. John Wamsley joined the United Stated 29th Colored Infantry company F. During the Civil War, his regiment was at Appomattox Court House in Virginia when Lee surrendered to Grant ending The Civil War. John Wamsley’s name is on the U.S. Colored Troops memorial in Washington DC. After the Civil War, the Wamsey’s moved to Topeka, Kansas.

“Lucy Ann and John were my paternal great-great-grandparents,” said Stribling-Bell.

The father’s side

Mollie married a mulatto ex-slave

Five-generation photo taken in 1940. From left, Lillian Phillips-Stribling, Harrietta Wortham-Goode with baby Lurlene, Molly Wamsley-Phillips, and Hazel StriblingWortham.

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Jerrold Phillips from Missouri who worked as a lamplighter for the Union Pacific Railroad in Marion, Kansas.

“Molly and Jerrold are my greatgrandparents, Stribling-Bell said.

“They had four children while living in Kansas: Lillian, born in 1877, Arthur, 1879, Minnie 1881, and Charles 1890.”

The Phillips transferred to Denver with their family about 1892 and lived on Welton Street next to the Rossonian Hotel.

Their oldest daughter Lillian married William Charles Stribling in 1895 and had a daughter named Hazel. Two years later, they moved to Pueblo and in 1898, William Jerry was born.

“William Jerry Stribling would become my father,” said Stribling-Bell.

Pueblo to a gold camp

Sometime soon after the 1900s had begun, Lillian and William Charles Stribling left Pueblo with their three children on a horse and buggy. During the journey going south, they traveled to Walsenburg over Old Red Wing Pass into a gold camp that was in the Sangre de Cristo mountains near Mt. Blanca.

For over five years the Stribling family lived in the gold camp, then about 1905, they moved into the San Luis Valley. Lillian ran a hand laundry service washing clothes and ironed for high-class families. In 1913, the Striblings sold their house and found another 160 acres just five miles west of Alamosa. The family became successful farmers growing potatoes and started a trash hauling business.

William Jerry Stribling, his wife Julia Barnett and their daughter Hazel and her husband George helped work the farm and hauling trash with his father William Charles.

Run-away slave, Charles Chesterfield Stribling - son of Dr. Charles Chesterfield Stribling (slave master in Atlanta, Georgia). Charles Chesterfield, a mulatto is Jeannette Stribling-Bell’s paternal great-grandfather.

The mother’s side

Stribling-Bell’s maternal grandfather, George Barnett, was born in 1847 into slavery in Richmond, Virginia. After the civil war building railroads, he came to Colorado and worked in Creede, Colorado as a handyman for Robert Ford, the man who killed infamous bank and train

William Charles Stribling portrait in Alamosa, Colorado - circa 1930.

robber Jesse James, Stribling-Bell said. Barnett moved to Durango, Colorado working as a handyman for white families.

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Fort Lupton library gradually reopening Assistant director offers update to Fort Lupton Chamber

BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Fort Lupton Public & School Library reopened the doors to browsing last week, adding that service to the others available, such as curbside service, digital catalogs and the use of computers, Chamber of Commerce members were told.

The library can hold 50 percent of its capacity, thanks to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to Tom Samblant, the library’s new assistant director.

He outlined some of the library’s lesser-known features during the

Fort Lupton Chamber of Commerce’s virtual meeting on Feb. 10.

Among those was Lydia.com, a website that recently upgraded its main service.

“They mostly did tutorials and training for specific software,” he Tom Samblanet. told the chamber.

“They expanded their service to professional and technical training.”

The library offers means to access national newspapers and magazines. Samblant said those with library cards can use Hoopla.com to download non-book materials, such as hotspots.

COVID updates

Fort Lupton assistant City Administrator Glenda Artexuloeta told the chamber the city hopes to bring the Fort Lupton Recreation Center back to full capacity sometime this summer.

“We’re paying attention to the public health guidelines and hoping the vaccines go out,” she said.

Fort Lupton Fire Chief Phil Tiffany said 70 percent of his staff had received at least one of the vaccines and that most of that figure had taken both.

“We continue to monitor COVID to ensure our safety,” Tiffany told the chamber. “We’re exposed to it pretty frequently.”

Aims Community College’s executive campus director Julie Luekenga told the chamber some — but not all — of the college’s classes are coming back. Most are labs. The campus

has permission to be at 37 percent of capacity.

Elsewhere Tiffany said upgrades to the city’s warning sirens were ongoing. There’s a new one atop the tower at the new fire station at Weld County Road 8 and South Rollie Avenue.

“They will be more efficient,” Tiffany said. “We found problems with one or two items. But they should be in working order for the spring and summer.”

Work on the station is about two weeks ahead of schedule, Tiffany said.

“The weather has helped us a lot,” he told the chamber.

Aims Community College’s tuition won’t increase, according to Luekenga. The rate is $67 per credit hour.

The last time Aims raised its rates was 2011.

New building to better serve Weld Clerk’s customers Larger area for seating and no more waiting outside

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Weld County Clerk and Recorders Office move to a new

location with more room to accommodate the public.

“For the first time since 2006, all three divisions of the Clerk and Recorder’s Office will be under one roof,” said Weld County Clerk and Recorder Carly Koppes Last year the building was remodeled to a larger facility with more parking space than the previous two

locations. The new motor vehicle area will provide up 100 seats for customers and will not have to wait in line outside.

“We know it will take a while for people to get familiar with our new location,” Koppes said. “We invite residents to come down during our open house and see the space, ask questions, and learn about the ben-

efits the new location will provide.”

The open house will be on March 4th from 4:30 to 6 p.m. to tour the facility. The new location is at 1250 H St., Greeley, CO. For more about the new Clerk and Recorder’s Office, please visit https://www.weldgov.com/departments/clerk and recorder.

After-school programs at the St. Williams clubhouse The programs are held at St. Williams Church

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Fort Lupton Boys & Girls Club is offering in-person after-school programs for $10 per year, according to a press release.

“We’re very excited. Space will be limited, due to covid restraints in which we’ll be following all safety protocols,” said Travis Hitt, Boys & Girls Club VP of Marketing & Engagement.

The program starts on March 1st from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at St. Williams Catholic Church. The clubhouse is not offering transportation but is researching options to provide transportation. Once options are available more detailed information will be provided.

Kids and youth from ages 6-18 can attend. The club staff will help with homework, arts, leadership, education, and health and wellness with exercise. Also, snacks will be provided.

St. Williams Catholic Church is at located 1025 Fulton Avenue. To registration visit, ftlupton@bgcweld. org or call (970) 702-4660.

Gabby Sarmiento and Aviona Valicina Williams are creating the stars to be pasted on the hats for the 4th of July 2020. During COVID-19, in the summer kids were coming to the club house. These are the type of activities that are offered at the club. Only a few kids were allowed at time in the club to practice social distancing guidelines.

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Weld has $9.8 million to help the county residents with rental assistance Eligible residents can start applying for assistance

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Residents who are struggling to pay rent and utilities impacted by COVID-19 will receive rental assistance, according to a Weld County press statement.

“We’re excited to announce we received four times the amount of funding we were expecting when

we submitted our application,” said Don Warden, Weld County Director of Finance and Administration. “This should go a long way in helping Weld County residents with delinquent rent and utility bills.”

The Weld County Government received up to $9,765,398 to help eligible residents. The funds are provided by the U.S. Department of Treasury Emergency Assistant program. Its program has available up to $25 billion to help families through the pandemic with rent and utilities, according to officials.

The funds go directly to the states,

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U.S. Territories, local governments, and Indians tribes for qualifying households in the existing rental program and newly created programs. The Department of Human Services oversees the Emergency and Utility Assistance program in Weld County for households applying for assistance.

According to officials, to qualify for renter assistance a household with one or more individual must meet the following criteria: Qualifies for unemployment, a reduction in household income impacted with overwhelming costs or

financial hardship due to COVID-19.

Is at the risk of being homeless or housing vulnerable.

The household income is at or below 80 percent of the area median.

The households with income at or below 50 percent of the area median will be given priority. Also, individuals or households who have been unemployed for 90 days before applying are eligible for help.

To apply and for more information visit: https://www.weldgov. com/departments/human_services/ emergency_rental_and_utility_ assistance___e_r_a_.

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Local power co-op has new boss

BY STAFF REPORTS

The new head of United Power is Mark Gabriel, effective Thursday, March 15.

Gabriel has had a 25-year career in the electric utility business, according to a press release. For the last eight years, Gabriel has been the administrator and chief executive officer of the Western Area Poer Administration, part of the Department of Energy.

“Mark Gabriel is the right choice to guide United Power into a more successful future,” said Ursula Morgan, the chair of the United Power board, in the release. “He will

help create a lasting impact on our members.”

“I am extremely honored to have been selected to lead such an amazing organization as we approach a transformational time in Gabriel the electricity business,” Gabriel said in the release. “United Power is uniquely

positioned to be engaged in the decarbonization of the grid and to take advantage of the introduction of new technologies as we move to a cleaner energy future.”

Gabriel also spent more than eight years as a management consultant and acting president at the Electric Power Research Institute. There, the press release said, he led a nationwide effort, Electricity Sector Framework for the Future. Gabriel authored a book, “Visions for a Sustainable Energy Future,” which won an award for environmental writing.

“United Power has a rich history of innovation and is serving one

of Colorado’s -- and the nation’s -fastest-growing service territories,” Gabriel said in the release. “The power of the cooperative business model to embrace change is unmatched in its ability to engage with its members for the future.”

Gabriel replaces acting CEO Bryant Robbins. Robbins is the chief operating officer and has been filling both roles for the past year.

“The board is appreciative of Robbins’ leadership and guidance this past year, helping us meet the many challenges of our fast-growing cooperative,” added Morgan in the press release.

United Powers new kiosks to better serve customers The kiosks are programmed to accept several forms of payments

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

United Power customers in Fort Lupton, Carbon Valley, Coal Creek, and Brighton can now pay utility bills at a kiosk location.

“The installation of payment kiosks demonstrates our commitment to providing the types of services our members want,” said Francis Ashu, Member Services Director.

“Through our many convenient account management and payment options, we can provide the same

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ting down blades manufacturing in Brighton, they are also consolidating other parts of their operation from six other places and bringing those to Brighton.”

Giron said he expects the Brighton facility will concentrate on maintaining windmills that are already installed.

Job services

Giron said that the company, the Economic Development Corpora-

level of quality service without costs associated with operating a storefront location.”

Customers can use the United Power account number at a kiosk.

It can accept several forms of payments such as cash, credit card, and check to be applied to the account.

Accounts that are past due and or are going to be disconnected, upon payment the utilities will be restored.

Also, a quick “Fast Pass” access can be set up at the kiosk. It creates quick access with a PIN and a barcode code. Then a barcode will be printed. A barcode, pin, or phone number can be used for quick access to pay the utility bill.

Due to the Pandemic, last year in March United Power closed all its tion, and Weld County Employment Services are working together to help those losing their jobs.

“It’s called a rapid response to make sure that everything is being done to help those impacted by the layoffs to find new employment,” Giron said.

Giron said the Weld County would be contacting the employees directly and help with job searches, re-training and resume tuning.

“Whenever there is a sizable layoff, the business must report it to the state,” Giron said. “What that does is set off a series of events. The county workforce development services will get involved with the business to get access to those employees

lobbies in Brighton, Coal Creek, and Carbon Valley. The Fort Lupton storefront closed in September of 2020, impacting customers having to use a phone and online self-services to pay utilities.

Also, United Power over the past few years experienced a steady increase of customers who preferred using the self-serve as digital account options to pay accounts.

It contributed to the reduction of customers visiting the storefronts, according to officials. United Power service representatives have been working remotely to assist customers. Once employees return to the office all staff members from the other locations will be transferred to the Brighton Headquarters.

A United Power kiosk located in the city of Fort Lupton inside the entrance of Bank of Colorado Operations. Kiosks have been placed in Carbon Valley, Coal Creek and Brighton. PHOTO BY BELEN WARD

Materials wait outside of Vestas’ Brighton plant. The company announced layoffs Feb. 18 at the Brighton plant. PHOTO BY SCOTT TAYLOR

and get them services.”

“We have set initiatives in motion to make sure as many as possible of the 450 colleagues from our factories can move to other parts of our op-

erations, but unfortunately, we still have to say goodbye to colleagues,” company COO Nielsen said in the statement.

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Aims CC distinguished fellow nominations

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Scholarships available

United Power election

Scholarships for high-school seniors are available through DriveSafe Driving Schools. The firm will offer a $1,500 scholarship to a student who plans to attend college in 2021.

The deadline is March 1. The winners will be notified by April 15. Students must complete the application and submit a qualifying entry of either an essay or other creative expression posted on social media. Posts must be made on one of the following platforms: Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram or TikTok, along with #DriveSafeScholarship.

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8308 Colorado Blvd., Suite 203, Firestone. Call 303-833-5933.

Dacono college/vocational scholarships

Aims Community College in Fort Lupton is offering free income tax preparations from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fridays through March 5. Visit aims.co/FreeTaxHelp.

Four board seats are up for grabs on United Power’s board of directors. The election is during the co-op’s annual meeting Wednesday, April 14.

The available spots will represent the East, West, South and Mountain districts. To be eligible, candidates have to be United Power members and receive United Power service at his/her primary residence in the district to be represented.

Meet the candidate meetings are set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 18, at Riverdale Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton; 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 29, at the Carbon Valley Service Center, 9586 E. I-25 Frontage Road, Longmont; and at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 30, at the Fort Lupton Recreation Center, 203 S. Harrison Ave. The coop plans to live-stream the annual meeting. If conditions allow, the coop plans to invite members for an in-person meeting at Riverdale Regional Park.

Business after hours

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The Salud clinic in Fort Lupton, 1115 Second St., is offering COVID-19 vaccinations to those 70 years of age and older, health-care workers and workers in the state’s 1b category. You don’t need to be a patient Register at saludclinic.org.

Free tax help

The Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours reconvenes at 5 p.m. Friday, March 5, at Rocky Top Supply, 14308 Mead St. It’s an in-person event with safety procedures in place.

Visit http://www.carbonvalleychamber.com/events/details/ business-after-hours-in-per-

Three, $1,000 scholarships are available through the Carbon Valley Chamber Scholarship program.

The deadline is Friday, April 2, and applications are available on the chamber’s website. http://www. carbonvalleychamber.com.

Drop off finished applications at or mail them to the chamber office,

Applications for the city of Dacono’s college/vocational training scholarships are available through Friday, April 2.

The award ranges between $500 and $1,000, depending on the number of qualifying applicants.

Students have to be city residents, a senior in high school and seeking higher education or vocationaltechnical training changes. Call 303-833-2317.

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 eligible. Call 303-655-2075 and leave your name and phone number.

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Fort Lupton High School announced its honor rolls for first semester.

BY STAFF REPORT

These students earned grade-point averages between 3.0 and 3.499: Sierra Acuna, Victoria Alcala Mendez, William Alvarado, Sarah Asebedo, Daryanna Barfield, Arianna Barron, Dasialyn Barron, Alondra Becerra, Kiarah Bojorquez, Makenna Brown, Gracie Brucato, Esmeralda Bueno Carreon, Ashly Calderon Dominguez, Jantelle Camacho Perez, Kimberley Campbell and Alexia Caudillo.

Also, Zavian Chavez, Zaylee Chavez, Eva Cordova, Gabriella DeHerrera-Calderon, Ruben Delgado, Vincent Delmore, Domonick Duran, Sarahi Espino, Taylor Fells, Esmeralda Fernandez Cabral, Lucero Fernandez Cabral, Jasmin Flores, Naydelin Flores=Romero, Katelyn Garcia, AngelRae Gasca, Hunter Gobbo, Desmond Gonzales, Kathleene Grijalva, Evelyn Guerrero, Eric Hearon, Joseph Heifner, Johnathan Helvig and Antonio Hernandez.

Also, Alejandra Huerta, Jerry Jacobo-Mata, David Jiminez Meraz, Chace Johns, Jeffrey Kappelmann, Juan Lagunas, Angelez Lara, Serayna Lefforge, Giorgio Lezama, Carlos Limones, Salvador Lopez Castro, Emely Lopez, Efren Lozoya, Raymond Luevano, Jenna Luna, Diana Madera, Simon Martinez, Rozzalin Mendoza, Said Molina-Solis, Aiden Montoya, Natalia Moreno, Ahron Naukam, Angeles Navarro, Ashley Nunez Montes and Mariangeliz Ojeda Bonilla.

Also, Estefania Olivas Prieto,

Andrez Ortiz, Ariana Pacheco, Valerie Padilla, Nevaeh Pulido, Bryant Quiroz, Brenda Ramos, Daisy Ramos, Abigail Retana, Johnsson Rico Rodriguez, Kimberly Rivera, Arely Rodriguez Bautista, Hector Rodriguez Flores, Isaac Rodriguez, Roman Rodriguez, Saddie Sanchez Rivera and Roman Sanchez-Holguin.

Also, Jadin Schiers, Francesco Sciannameo, Paige Shaffer, Rhylie Shelton, Sergio Sinaloa Escarcega, Stephanie Vargas Quiroz, Aaliyah Walker and Marilyn Wratislaw.

The following students earned GPAs between 3.5 and 4.0: Gizell Adame, Raul Aguilar Guzman, Jesus Albarran, David Alvarez Gonzalez, Yaletzy Arevalo Padilla, Vincent Azua, Rylee Jo Balcazar, Zackary Beaman, Sadie Becerra Ortega, Alexis Begeman, Sarai Benitez, Dayton Bertram, Stephanie Botello, Marcus Bucher, Valencia Camacho-Barron, Robert Campbell, Hugo Campos, Diana Cano Villeia, Jaime Carbajal, Yoselin Carbajal, Joanne Cardenas and Eduardo Casavantes.

Also, Melody Castillo Fuentes, Meredith Castillo Fuentes, Samantha Castro Pena, Diego Caudillo, Gabriel Chavez, Enrique Chavez Moreno, Saul Chavez, Alissa Clark, Andrew Contreras, Jessica Davila Cortez, Jaedyn DeLeon, Kayden Derbigny, Kaylee Derbigny, Jose Diaz, Danielle Driver, Jessica FarfanPadilla, Payton Faulhaber, Maricheli Figueroa and Micaela Garcia.

Also, Reygan Garcia, Tiffany Garcia, Nayeli Gasca Torres, Yareli Gasca Torres, Rhiannon George,

Bailey Gibbs, Paige Gibbs, Lashya Gonzales, Neveah Gonzales, Sarai Gonzalez, Ibeth Guerra Perez, Ronaldo Guerrero, Aracely Gutierrez, Giuliana Gutierrez Chavez, Naydelin Gutierrez Chavez, Trisha Hammen, Michael Hasting, Bailey Hayden and Anisty Hernandez.

Also, Ariana Hernandez, Isabell Hernandez, Anthony Herrera Perez, Brandi Horton, Ethan Hunt, Genevieve Hunt, Katllnd Hunt, Mario Jiminez, Simon Johnson, Arleene Juarez, Trinity Kirschenman, Rebekah Kissler, Yasmin Landa Carbajal, Christian Lechleitner, Jimmy Lee, Emilio Leon Olivares, Victor Leyva Gamez, Emilio Lezama and Emanuel Lira.

Also, Deyanire Lopez, Quintan Lopez, Yadira Loya-Gomez, Estevan Lozano, Jennifer Lucero, Janae Lujan, Savanah Mallory, Andrez Martinez, Asia Martinez, Diego Medina, Jayden Medina, Kaylynn Medina, Guadalupe Mercado, Reagan Mewbourn, Alan Millan, Conner Moll, Diana Moncada, Destiny Montoya, Kassandra Morales and Jacob Mullet.

Also, Rylan Nash, Vianney Ocampo Zapien, Emiko Ohkawa, Alondra Olivas, Lorely Olivas Garfio, Odilon Olivas Prieto, Victoria Ortiz, Noah Paculan, Jimena Payan Villa, Maylin Perez Lopez, Julyssa Perez Montalvo, Kaitlyn Pierce, Yareli Quezada, Melisa Quintero Almanza, Jovanny Quiroz Sixtos, Yazira Ramirez Becerra, Jose Ramirez Hernandez, Alondra Retana, Viviana Retana, SEE HONOR ROLL, P9

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Historical society seeks volunteer

The South Platte Valley Historical Society needs a volunteer coordinator or co-coordinator for The Independence School.

Necessary skills include advertising, student registration and teacher recruitment. Email lwatson@spvhs.org.

Free short-term radon test kits

Weld County residents can receive a free radon test kit (one per household, while supplies last).

Test kits can be requested online at www.drhomeair.com/weld, according to a statement.

Call the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment at (970) 400-2226 or visit: www.weldgov.com/go/radon.

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.

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.

Coffee and a chat

Stop by 721 Fourth St., Fort Lupton, from 8 to 9 a.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month for coffee and a chat. Email fortluptonchamber@gmail.com.

Warm Line up and running

Community Reach Center is offering a Warm Line (303-2806602) 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 (1844-493-8255) or text 38255 or visit

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Layanna Reyna, Samantha Rivera Gonzales and Luis Rocha De La O. Also, Jose Rodriguez Astorga, Kobe Roedel, Juan Rubio Rojas, Brandan Ruiz, Hilda Salas, Andrea Sanchez, Feny Sanchez, Claudia Sandoval, Paulina Sandoval, Cauy Sanguinette, Rylea Sarazen, Zari-

the Behavioral Urgent Care Center, 2551 W. 84th Ave., Westminster.

Also, the center’s COVID-19 Heroes Program is set up to assist health-care 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.

Here’s a list of locations 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 E. Egbert St. Testing is available on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Call 303-6972583 or 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/ covid-testing

Food resources available

Here’s a list of food programs and resources available during the coronavirus pandemic.

Volunteers with the Eagle View Adult Center are delivering boxes of frozen meals to seniors in Brighton. The boxes contain five frozen meals. Call 303-655-2075.

Hunger Free Colorado. For anyone who might need help locating food. Call 855-855-4626 weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The hotline keeps information confidential and has bilingual staff on hand.

The Colorado Department of Education tracks meal site information for every school by school name and address, including service times, start and end dates and how meals are handed out.

Brighton Seventh-day Adventist Church, 567 E. Bromley Lane, 10 a.m. to noon, first and third Thursdays Meals on Wheels delivers hot meals at noon to anyone, regardless of age in Brighton. Meals are delivered on weekdays; customers can choose the days. The cost is $4.25 per meal payable at the end of the month. Call 303-659-0978.

27J Schools have free grab-andgo meals for youngsters up to age 18. Drive-by 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

yah Sauceda, Mariana Sera-Chavez, Janisa Shaffer, Jorie Shaffer, Brisa Silva, Jennifer Silva Garcia, Giselle Sixtos Quiroz, Preston Sneeringer and Kaidyn Taylor.

Also, Ashley Terry, Kirra Thomas, Gabriela Tijerina, Daisy Torres, Anayah Urbina, Dayjah Urbina, Nicholas Van Oene, Alonso Velasquez, Michelle Venzor Anguiano, Isabella Villarini Landry, Joseph Welch, Marian Zavala, Nancy Zavala and Nereida Zazueta.

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.

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. 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 entering 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.

Through an arrangement with The Colorado Spirit Program, there is support for feelings of worry, hopelessness, anger, loss, isolation and disconnection that many individuals are experiencing as a result of the pandemic.

It’s free and confidential. Services include virtual individual and group counseling. community networking and support, assessment and referral to community resources and psychoeducational materials and emotional support.

Email J.Sheehan@CommunityReachCenter.org.

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/vol-

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unteerapp and fill out the form or call 720-600-0860.

Relief funding

Small businesses can apply for up to $35,000 in relief funding through a mix of grants and lowinterest loans.

Visit EnergizeColorado.com. It’s available to businesses with less than 25 full-time employees.

Bird count

The annual nationwide bird count takes place at Barr Lake State Park – and other state parks around the country – in February.

Barr Lake partners with Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. Call 303-659-6005.

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 303659-6005.

Storytime

Barr Lake State Park’s storytime program goes virtual this year.

Rangers will read stories about the natural world. Call 303-659-6005 with questions.

South Platte Valley Historical Society - Volunteer position needed.

Coordinator or Co-Coordinator for the Independence School Skills needed include advertising, student registration, teacher recruitment, period clothing and organization. Contact LaVon at lwatson@spvhs.org.

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. .

The VA offers urgent care services to eligible veterans at VA medical facilities or at in-network urgent care clinics closer to home.

Use this benefit to treat minor injuries and illnesses that are not life-threatening, such as colds, strep throat, sprained muscles, and skin and ear infections.

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.

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SPORTS Fort Lupton wears down Arvada

Pressure from Blue Devils’ defense key in 51-23 victory

BY JONATHAN MANESS SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

ARVADA – Jim Roedel knows what he is getting from his team when they take the court – effort and defensive intensity. And both were on full display Feb. 18 to help the Fort Lupton basketball team rout rival Arvada 51-23.

It was the on-ball pressure by the Bluedevils that proved to be the difference in the contest as Fort Lupton closed the contest on a 25-3 run to seal the victory.

“It was just the relentless pressure and hard work that ultimately wore down Arvada’s young guards,” Roedel said. “The one thing that has been consistent is our effort and defensive intensity. The commitment by our kids to just compete has been tremendous.”

That defensive intensity helped Fort Lupton force Arvada into five early turnovers. But both teams struggled early to get the ball in the basket. It was the more seasoned Fort Lupton squad, which features eight seniors, that got rolling early. Senior Cesar Valdez broke the drought with a basket and added a 3-pointer to give the Bluedevils an early 5-0 advantage.

Arvada (2-6 overall, 0-3 4A/3A Colorado 7) kept the game close with its intense defense, which was led by the imposing presence of 6-foot2-inch junior David Ngewasi. Ngewasi blocked a pair of early baskets and dominated the defensive glass throughout the game. Cody Nelson found Ngewasi for a basket in the first to tie the game, but Fort Lupton added a basket to take a 7-5 into the second quarter.

Nelson added another basket to tie the game up for the Bulldogs before Fort Lupton responded with an eightpoint run. Senior Mikel Sosa scored five consecutive baskets to close the half for Arvada, but FLHS took a 2415 lead into halftime.

The Bulldogs’ strong defense in the second half kept Fort Lupton scoreless for the first three minutes, Ngewasi added a basket to cut the lead to 26-20. However, the rest of the way was all Fort Lupton.

“It was one of our most complete games, despite our shooting,” Roedel said. “We were the more aggressive and physical team which frustrated Arvada and, in the end, they caved under the pressure.”

Valdez led all scorers with nine points, while Sosa was the top scorer for Arvada with five points. It was the second time the two squads have faced this season with Fort Lupton (6-3 overall, 2-0 4A/3A Colorado 7) winning the first game 60-25.

The season has not been easy for either squad as they deal with playing during COVID, but Roedel is proud of how his team has overcome the challenges.

“Nothing is normal,” the coach said. “But once the ball goes in the air, mask or no mask, it’s still just a basketball game. I do want to say how proud I am of our players, community, school administration and parents for their willingness to support our kids and allow them to participate in this COVID year.”

Fort Lupton added another win Saturday, defeating Weld Central 4440 and is eyeing the league title with five games left on the schedule.

The young Arvada squad has five games left, facing Eagle Ridge on Feb. 23 in its next contest.

AHS coach Vernon Whittington was not available for comment.

Fort Lupton’s Maddax Farrer drives to the basket during Thursday’s contest at Arvada High School. The Bluedevils beat the Bulldogs 51-23. JONATHAN MANESS

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S P O R T S SCORECARD Fort Lupton High School Girls wrestling Vista Ridge just did get past Fort Lupton 22-21 as part of a four-way meet at Vista Ridge High School Feb. 20. On-mat winners for the Bluedevils were Rylee Balcazar (100 pounds), Genevieve Hunt (1276), Alonra Becerra (136) and Anastyn Livesay (161).

Denver East beat the Bluedevils 33-18 in that same tournament. Balcazar won her 100-pound match by pinfall. The balance of Fort Lupton’s points were by forfeit wins.

Boys wrestling Eaton downed Fort Lupton 51-22 in a dual meet Feb. 19. On-mat winners for the Bluedevils were Toby Ocana (170 pounds), Kayden Derbigny (220), D’mitri Garza-Alarcon (126) and William Alvarado (138).

FLHS also hosted a four-way meet Feb. 20. The Bluedevils beat Resurrection Christian 42-33. On-mat winners were Alvarado, Kaidyn Taylor (145), Alex Mata (195), Kayden Derbigny (220) and Danny Rodriguez (132).

FLHS also beat Mountain Range 51-24.

Contested match winners for FLHS were Rodriguez, Alvarado and Kaidyn Taylor (145).

Sterling slipped past the Bluedevils

42-36. Rodriguez, Donovan Birmingham (113) and Garza-Alarcon (126) won their contested matches.

Boys basketball Eagle Ridge turned back Fort Lupton 57-41 in Brighton Feb. 16. The Warriors outscored FLHS 23-7 in the second quarter.

No stats were available for either team.

FLHS beat Arvada 51-23 in Arvada Feb. 18. FLHS made it two straight wins by holding off Weld Central 44-40 in Keenesburg Feb. 20.

Girls basketball Eagle Ridge downed Fort Lupton 52-25 Feb. 16 in Fort Lupton. Macey Lauridson led the Warriors with 12 points. Abby Romito added nine, while Brianna Gelok and Jennifer Salamanca tossed in eight. No stats were available for FLHS. Fort Lupton bounced back for a 43-21 road win against Arvada Feb. 18. Reygan Garcia led the Bluedevils with 16 points.

Jayden DeLeon was next with eight. No stats were available for the Bulldogs.

Weld Central beat the Bluedevils 84-19 in Keenesburg Feb. 20. Bailey Gibbs and Garcia scored six points. No stats were available for the Rebels.

Frederick High School Wrestling Frederick’s home match against Riverdale Ridge was postponed Feb. 18. RRHS’ wrestling program was quarantined. The extent and length depend on test results.

RRHS athletic director Harry Waterman said he hoped to have more information by the first of the week.

Boys basketball Frederick downed Roosevelt 77-55 in Johnstown Feb. 16. Izayah Elize led the Warriors with 31 points. Ilan Marinoff had 13, and Brayden Berringer added 10. Brock Saya led the Roughriders with a dozen

points. Keaton Kaiser added 11.

The Warriors beat Northridge 73-54 in Greeley Feb. 18. Zack Van Soest and Miguel Rivera led the Grizzlies with 14 points. No stats were available for FHS. Mountain View topped the Warriors 64-57 in Frederick Feb. 20. Corbyn Williams had 18 points for MVHS. Zack Reckhemmer and Alex Hurr added 11.

Girls basketball Roosevelt beat Frederick 69-41 in Johnstown Feb. 16. No stats were available.

Northridge got past the Warriors 58-53 in Greeley Feb. 18. No stats were available.

FHS picked up a 45-22 home-floor win over Mountain View Feb. 20.

RALLYING FOR THE PIN

Johnson makes it official, signs on for college baseball

BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Fort Lupton High School athlete and Brighton resident Simon Johnson put pen to paper Feb. 17 in Fort Lupton and signed his letter of intent to play college baseball at Dawson Community College. The school is in Glendive, Montana.

Johnson also wants to study agriculture.

But before he could make his decision official, he listened in to remarks from FLHS Principal John Biner and the school’s athletic director, Jim Roedel.

“When I first met him, I thought he was the middle linebacker for the football team,” Biner said. “What’s impressive to me is that he hits the books. So ‘yay’ for baseball and ‘yahoo’ for books.”

Roedel said ceremonies such as Johnson’s were the chance he gets to “step aside and go honor and respect student-athletes.”

“He did the hard work on the field, and he did the hard work in the classroom,” Roedel said. “This doesn’t happen if you don’t start in the classroom.”

Roedel said 7 percent of highschool athletes get the chance to move on to college-level athletics.

“You can have the opportunity to be in that 7 percent,” Roedel said.

“When you get to college, you are in that 7 percent. Everyone is a good athlete. The competition rises. He has a strong network behind him.”

Johnson compiled a 4.47-grade point average during a COVID-interrupted junior year in high school. In the first semester this year, Johnson is taking Advanced Placement

Prairie View’s Jaxson Jimmerson, right, has the edge on Valor Christian’s Sam Hamilton during their 152-pound match in Brighton Feb. 17. Jimmerson was down 8-0 before rallying for a pinfall win in 4:22. PVHS won the dual meet 66-10. PHOTO BY STEVE SMITH

On the Mat ranks area wrestlers

BY STEVE SMITH <SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM>

Fort Lupton High School principal John Biner, right, opens the letter-of-intent signing program for Simon Johnson at FLHS Feb. 17. PHOTO BY STEVE SMITH

courses through Aims Community College.

Roedel went to what is now Mesa State University, which is home to the National Junior College World Series.

“He made a great choice to start his education and to play baseball.

Some of the best baseball talent is playing in JUCO, Roedel said.

“He works hard in school and at practice,” said Cory Miller, the Bluedevils’ head baseball coach, who couldn’t field a team last year because of COVID. “I can’t wait to actually coach you this year.”

“Kids don’t get here by themselves,” Biner said. “It takes a lot of support to get kids this far.”

Tim Yount’s On the Mat Magazine released its recent set of high-school wrestling rankings for class 3A and 4A boys competitors. Here’s a list of the area’s ranked wrestlers Class 3A

126 pounds 3. D’mitri Alarcon, Fort Lupton

138 10. Will Alvarado, Fort Lupton Class 4A

113 pounds 6. Alex Carrillo, Frederick 120 13. Justin Dean, Frederick 132 12, JT Gardner, Frederick

On the Mat ranks area wrestlers

BY STEVE SMITH <SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA. COM>

MONUMENT -- Tim Yount’s On the Mat Magazine released its recent set of girls high-school wrestling rankings. Here’s a list of the area’s ranked wrestlers.

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Rylee Balcazar, Fort Lupton 127

4. Allison Laskoski, Fort Lupton

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Anaslyn Livesay, Fort Lupton

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Paige Shaffer, Fort Lupton

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SAID PARCEL CONTAINS 4103 SQUARE FEET OR 0.09 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. DESCRIPTION OF BEEN ANNEXATION NO. 2

INTRODUCED BY: BRUCE FITZGERALD

A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 16, AND THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 67 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

ADOPT ORDINANCE 2021-1107 ANNEXING LAND LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” KNOWN AS THE BEEN ANNEXATION NOS. 1 – 4 AND APPROVING THE ANNEXATION AGREEMENT.

CONSIDERING THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 16 TO BEAR NORTH 00°02’24” WEST, AND WITH ALL BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO;

ORDINANCE NO. 2021-1107

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT LUPTON, COLORADO: WHEREAS, a petition for annexation of the subject property, legally described in Exhibit “A”, was filed with the City on January 5, 2021. The owner of 100% of the territory, with the exception of any road rights-of-ways, if applicable, is Sheryl A. Been, and this territory is not solely a public street or rights-ofways. The City Council accepted said petition and has found and determined that an election was not required for this annexation under state statute or municipal ordinance or code section and that no additional terms and conditions are to be imposed upon the annexation, other than those expressed in the annexation agreement. The Planning Commission of the City of Fort Lupton, after public hearing on January 28, 2021, has recommended approval of the annexation known as the Been Annexation Nos. 1 – 4. After a public hearing on February 16, 2021, Council found that the area to be annexed is eligible for annexation pursuant to Section 31-12-104 C.R.S. as to contiguity; and, the area is not affected by any of the limitations that would prevent annexation set forth in Section 31-12-105 C.R.S. WHEREAS, the annexation agreement between the applicant and the City has been reviewed by City staff and by this Council and is approved and shall be signed by the Mayor.

WHEREAS, the City Council, after public notice and hearing, and consideration of the Planning Commission recommendation, declares that the subject property is hereby annexed conditional to the following: I. Prior to recording the annexation map: A. The title of the annexation and initial zoning map shall include the Project No. LUP2020-0034, and Plan Nos. ANX2020-0004 and COZ20200007.

B. Any redline comments provided by City Staff shall be made to the annexation map.

II. The Mylar map shall be submitted within 120 days from the date of City Council approval.

INTRODUCED, READ, AND PASSED ON FIRST READING, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED this 16th day of February 2021.

PUBLISHED in the Fort Lupton Press the 24th day of February 2021.

FINALLY READ BY TITLE ONLY, PASSED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED BY TITLE ONLY this day of 2021.

PUBLISHED BY TITLE ONLY the day of 2021.

EFFECTIVE (after publication) the day of 2021.

CITY OF FORT LUPTON, COLORADO Zo Stieber, Mayor ATTEST: Maricela Peña, City Clerk Approved as to form: Andy Ausmus, City Attorney EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION OF BEEN ANNEXATION NO. 1 A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 16, AND THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 67 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: CONSIDERING THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 16 TO BEAR NORTH 00°02’24” WEST, AND WITH ALL BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO; BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ZADEL ANNEXATION NO. 6 TO THE CITY OF FORT LUPTON, AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT RECORDED MARCH 11, 2019 AS RECEPTION NO. 4472769 IN THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER FOR WELD COUNTY, COLORADO; THENCE SOUTH 12°24’49” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 140.00 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTH- EAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 16; THENCE NORTH 12°19’56” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 140.02 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID ZADEL ANNEXATION NO. 6 TO THE CITY OF FORT LUPTON; THENCE SOUTH 89°56’40” WEST, COINCIDENT WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID ZADEL ANNEXATION NO. 6, A DISTANCE OF 60.00 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.

BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ZADEL ANNEXATION NO. 6 TO THE CITY OF FORT LUPTON, AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT RECORDED MARCH 11, 2019 AS RECEPTION NO. 4472769 IN THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER FOR WELD COUNTY, COLORADO; THENCE SOUTH 12°24’49” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 140.00 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 16; THENCE NORTH 12°19’56” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 140.02 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID ZADEL ANNEXATION NO. 6 TO THE CITY OF FORT LUPTON; THENCE SOUTH 02°27’07” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 690.00 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 16; THENCE NORTH 02°38’42” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 660.05 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH RIGHT-OFWAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD NO. 10 AND THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD NO. 19; THENCE NORTH N00°02’24” WEST, COINCIDENT WITH SAID WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID COUNTY ROAD NO. 10, A DISTANCE OF 29.97 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PARCEL CONTAINS 17,027 SQUARE FEET OR 0.39 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. DESCRIPTION OF BEEN ANNEXATION NO. 3 A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 16, AND THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 67 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: CONSIDERING THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 16 TO BEAR NORTH 00°02’24” WEST, AND WITH ALL BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO; COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ZADEL ANNEXATION NO. 6 TO THE CITY OF FORT LUPTON, AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT RECORDED MARCH 11, 2019 AS RECEPTION NO. 4472769 IN THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER FOR WELD COUNTY, COLORADO; THENCE SOUTH 00°02’24” EAST, COINCIDENT WITH THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD NO. 19, A DISTANCE OF 29.97 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD NO. 10 AND THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD NO. 19 AND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 00°02’24” EAST, COINCIDENT WITH SAID WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 700.00 FEET; THENCE S01°50’59” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 950.00 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 16; TENCE NORTH 01°46’10” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 950.00 FEET TO THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY OF COUNTY ROAD NO. 19; THENCE NORTH 00°02’24” WEST, COINCIDENT WITH SAID EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 729.98 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID ZADEL ANNEXATION NO. 6; THENCE SOUTH 02°27’07” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 690.00 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 16; THENCE NORTH 02°38’42” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 660.05 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PARCEL CONTAINS 51,155 SQUARE FEET OR 1.17 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. DESCRIPTION OF BEEN ANNEXATION NO. 4 A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 16, AND THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 67 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: CONSIDERING THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 16 TO BEAR NORTH 00°02’24” WEST, AND WITH ALL BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO; COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ZADEL ANNEXATION NO. 6 TO THE CITY OF FORT LUPTON, AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT RECORDED MARCH 11, 2019 AS RECEPTION NO. 4472769 IN THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER FOR WELD COUNTY, COLORADO; THENCE SOUTH 00°02’24” EAST, COINCIDENT WITH THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD NO. 19, A DISTANCE OF 729.97 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 00°02’24” EAST, COINCIDENT WITH SAID WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 864.43 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF LOT A, RECORDED EXEMPTION NO. RE-4223 AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT RECORDED NOVEMBER 23, 2005 AS RECEPTION NO. 3342371 IN THE RECORDS OF THE

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CLERK AND RECORDER FOR WELD COUNTY, COLORADO; THENCE COINCIDENT WITH SAID NORTH LINE THE FOLLOWING ELEVEN (11) COURSES AND DISTANCES: 1) NORTH 70°29’49” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 48.75 FEET; 2) NORTH 76°52’39” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 461.68 FEET; 3) NORTH 74°47’30” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 66.09 FEET; 4) NORTH 72°36’36” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 384.13 FEET; 5) SOUTH 89°59’19” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 10.07 FEET; 6) SOUTH 49°07’04” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 244.82 FEET; 7) SOUTH 50°18’30” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 340.62 FEET; 8) SOUTH 47°52’20” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 299.39 FEET; 9) SOUTH 55°57’49” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 88.08 FEET; 10) SOUTH 65°00’00” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 80.60 FEET; 11) SOUTH 77°14’08” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 107.46 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT A; THENCE NORTH 86°23’22” EAST, COINCIDENT WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT A, A DISTANCE OF 1920.13 FEET TO THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD NO. 19; THENCE NORTH 00°02’24” WEST, COINCIDENT WITH SAID EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 1176.07 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01°46’10” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 950.00 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 16; THENCE NORTH 01°50’59” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 950.00 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PARCEL CONTAINS 729,846 SQUARE FEET OR 16.75 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. Legal Ad No.: FLP222250 First Publication: February 24, 2021 Last Publication: February 24, 2021 Published In: Fort Lupton Press

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Weld County, Colorado and Incorporated Areas The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued a preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, Flood Insurance Study (FIS)report, reflecting proposed flood hazard determinations within Weld County, Colorado and Incorporated Areas. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. Technical information or comments are solicited on the proposed flood hazard determinations shown on the preliminary FIRM and/or FIS report for Weld County, Colorado and Incorporated Areas.

These flood hazard determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to either adopt or show evidence of being already in effect in order to qualify or re-main qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. However, before these determinations are effective for floodplain management purposes, you will be provided an opportunity to appeal the proposed information. For information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, as well as a complete listing of the communities affected and the locations where copies of the FIRM are available for review, please visit FEMA’s websitehttps://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/ BFE_Status/bfe_main.asp , or call the FEMA Mapping andInsurance eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627).

Legal Ad No.: FLP222246 First Publication: February 17, 2021 Last Publication: February 24, 2021 Published In: Fort Lupton Press

ORDINANCE NO.

2021-1108

INTRODUCED BY: TOMMY HOLTON ADOPT ORDINANCE 2021-1108 INITIALLY ZONING LAND KNOWN AS THE BEEN INITIAL ZONING, LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A, TO THE ‘A’ AGRICULTURAL ZONE DISTRICT. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT LUPTON, COLORADO: WHEREAS, under the procedures detailed in Section 16-9 of the Fort Lupton Municipal Code, the Applicant, Sheryl A. Been, submitted a request to initially zone 18.40± acres of land more particularly described in Exhibit A. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the zone request on January 28, 2021, and recommended approval to City Council of the initial zoning of land described in Exhibit A to the ‘A’ Agricultural Zone District, with all the uses-by-right allowed in said district.

WHEREAS, the City Council, after public notice and hearing, and consideration of the Planning Commission recommendation, declares that the official zoning map be amended to reflect the initial

zone on the property described in Exhibit A of this Ordinance to the ‘A’ Agricultural Zone District, and that the Ordinance is hereby approved.

INTRODUCED, READ, AND PASSED ON FIRST READING, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED this 16th day of February 2021.

PUBLISHED in the Fort Lupton Press the 24th day of February 2021.

FINALLY READ BY TITLE ONLY, PASSED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED BY TITLE ONLY this day of .

PUBLISHED BY TITLE ONLY the day of .

EFFECTIVE (after publication) the day of .

CITY OF FORT LUPTON, COLORADO Zo Stieber, Mayor ATTEST: Maricela Peña, City Clerk Approved as to form: Andy Ausmus, City Attorney EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION OF BEEN ANNEXATION NO. 1 A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 16, AND THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 67 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: CONSIDERING THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 16 TO BEAR NORTH 00°02’24” WEST, AND WITH ALL BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO; BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ZADEL ANNEXATION NO. 6 TO THE CITY OF FORT LUPTON, AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT RECORDED MARCH 11, 2019 AS RECEPTION NO. 4472769 IN THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER FOR WELD COUNTY, COLORADO; THENCE SOUTH 12°24’49” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 140.00 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTH- EAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 16; THENCE NORTH 12°19’56” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 140.02 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID ZADEL ANNEXATION NO. 6 TO THE CITY OF FORT LUPTON; THENCE SOUTH 89°56’40” WEST, COINCIDENT WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID ZADEL ANNEXATION NO. 6, A DISTANCE OF 60.00 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PARCEL CONTAINS 4103 SQUARE FEET OR 0.09 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. DESCRIPTION OF BEEN ANNEXATION NO. 2 A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 16, AND THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 67 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: CONSIDERING THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 16 TO BEAR NORTH 00°02’24” WEST, AND WITH ALL BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO; BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ZADEL ANNEXATION NO. 6 TO THE CITY OF FORT LUPTON, AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT RECORDED MARCH 11, 2019 AS RECEPTION NO. 4472769 IN THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER FOR WELD COUNTY, COLORADO; THENCE SOUTH 12°24’49” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 140.00 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 16; THENCE NORTH 12°19’56” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 140.02 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID ZADEL ANNEXATION NO. 6 TO THE CITY OF FORT LUPTON; THENCE SOUTH 02°27’07” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 690.00 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 16; THENCE NORTH 02°38’42” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 660.05 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH RIGHT-OFWAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD NO. 10 AND THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD NO. 19; THENCE NORTH N00°02’24” WEST, COINCIDENT WITH SAID WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID COUNTY ROAD NO. 10, A DISTANCE OF 29.97 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PARCEL CONTAINS 17,027 SQUARE FEET OR 0.39 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. DESCRIPTION OF BEEN ANNEXATION NO. 3 A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 16, AND THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 67 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: CONSIDERING THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 16 TO BEAR NORTH 00°02’24” WEST, AND WITH ALL BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO; COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ZADEL ANNEXATION NO. 6 TO THE CITY OF FORT LUPTON, AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT

RECORDED MARCH 11, 2019 AS RECEPTION NO. 4472769 IN THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER FOR WELD COUNTY, COLORADO; THENCE SOUTH 00°02’24” EAST, COINCIDENT WITH THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD NO. 19, A DISTANCE OF 29.97 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD NO. 10 AND THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD NO. 19 AND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 00°02’24” EAST, COINCIDENT WITH SAID WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 700.00 FEET; THENCE S01°50’59” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 950.00 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 16; TENCE NORTH 01°46’10” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 950.00 FEET TO THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY OF COUNTY ROAD NO. 19; THENCE NORTH 00°02’24” WEST, COINCIDENT WITH SAID EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 729.98 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID ZADEL ANNEXATION NO. 6; THENCE SOUTH 02°27’07” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 690.00 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 16; THENCE NORTH 02°38’42” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 660.05 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PARCEL CONTAINS 51,155 SQUARE FEET OR 1.17 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. DESCRIPTION OF BEEN ANNEXATION NO. 4

A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 16, AND THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 67 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

CONSIDERING THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 16 TO BEAR NORTH 00°02’24” WEST, AND WITH ALL BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO;

COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ZADEL ANNEXATION NO. 6 TO THE CITY OF FORT LUPTON, AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT RECORDED MARCH 11, 2019 AS RECEPTION NO. 4472769 IN THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER FOR WELD COUNTY, COLORADO; THENCE SOUTH 00°02’24” EAST, COINCIDENT WITH THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD NO. 19, A DISTANCE OF 729.97 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 00°02’24” EAST, COINCIDENT WITH SAID WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 864.43 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF LOT A, RECORDED EXEMPTION NO. RE-4223 AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT RECORDED NOVEMBER 23, 2005 AS RECEPTION NO. 3342371 IN THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER FOR WELD COUNTY, COLORADO; THENCE COINCIDENT WITH SAID NORTH LINE THE FOLLOWING ELEVEN (11) COURSES AND DISTANCES:

1) NORTH 70°29’49” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 48.75 FEET; 2) NORTH 76°52’39” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 461.68 FEET; 3) NORTH 74°47’30” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 66.09 FEET; 4) NORTH 72°36’36” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 384.13 FEET; 5) SOUTH 89°59’19” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 10.07 FEET; 6) SOUTH 49°07’04” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 244.82 FEET; 7) SOUTH 50°18’30” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 340.62 FEET; 8) SOUTH 47°52’20” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 299.39 FEET; 9) SOUTH 55°57’49” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 88.08 FEET; 10) SOUTH 65°00’00” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 80.60 FEET; 11) SOUTH 77°14’08” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 107.46 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT A; THENCE NORTH 86°23’22” EAST, COINCIDENT WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT A, A DISTANCE OF 1920.13 FEET TO THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD NO. 19; THENCE NORTH 00°02’24” WEST, COINCIDENT WITH SAID EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 1176.07 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01°46’10” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 950.00 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 16; THENCE NORTH 01°50’59” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 950.00 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.

SAID PARCEL CONTAINS 729,846 SQUARE FEET OR 16.75 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. Legal Ad No.: FLP222251 First Publication: February 24, 2021 Last Publication: February 24, 2021 Published In: Fort Lupton Press CITY OF FORT LUPTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the City of Fort Lupton is in receipt of an application submitted by Melody Alquist and Robert Alquist for an annexation and initial zoning to the ‘A’ Agricultural Zone District for a property located south and adjacent to 14th Street and approximately 0.63 miles west from County Road 29 in Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to the City of Fort Lupton Municipal Code Notice Requirements.

The public hearings are to be held before the Planning Commission on Thursday, February 25,

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Public Notices 2021, at 6:00 P.M., and before the City Council on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 7:00 P.M. or as soon as possible thereafter.

The public hearings shall be held in the City Hall, 130 South McKinley Avenue, Fort Lupton, Colorado, or at such other time or place in the event this hearing is adjourned. In the event that City Hall is closed to the public at the time of the hearings due to COVID-19, the public hearings will be held remotely, accessible to the public by phone and internet. Information on how to attend the hearings will be provided in the agenda posted on the City’s website, www.fortluptonco.gov.

Further information is available through the City Planning & Building Department at (303) 857-6694.

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS MAY ATTEND LEGAL DESCRIPTION A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE CITY OF FORT LUPTON, COLORADO, LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M. AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: CONSIDERING THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 32 TO BEAR SOUTH 89°36’06” WEST, BEING MONUMENTED ON THE EAST END BY A 3/4” REBAR WITH 2” ALUMINUM CAP, PLS 25937 IN MONUMENT BOX, AND ON THE WEST END BY 2” ALUMINUM CAPS, PLS 37971 AS REFERENCE MONUMENTS, AND WITH ALL BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO; COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 32; THENCE SOUTH 89°36’06” WEST, COINCIDENT WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 32, A DISTANCE OF 708.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00°23’54” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 30.00 FEET TO THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF 14TH STREET AND THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THAT PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN DEED RECORDED APRIL 4, 2016 AS RECEPTION NO. 4192789 IN THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER FOR WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, AND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;

THENCE SOUTH 00°23’54” EAST, COINCIDENT WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID PARCEL, A DISTANCE OF 176.71 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THAT PARCEL OF LAND SHOWN ON ANNEXATION MAP RECORDED JANUARY 16, 1974 AS RECEPTION NO. 1628442 IN THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER FOR WELD COUNTY, COLORADO; THENCE NORTH 52°09’19” WEST, COINCIDENT WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL, A DISTANCE OF 165.55 FEET; THENCE NORTH 65°01’59” WEST, COINCIDENT WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL, A DISTANCE OF 36.49 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF THAT PARCEL DESCRIBED IN DEED RECORDED AS SAID RECEPTION NO. 4192789; THENCE NORTH 00°23’54” WEST, COINCIDENT WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID PARCEL, A DISTANCE OF 58.60 FEET TO THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID 14TH STREET; THENCE NORTH 89°36’06” EAST, COINCIDENT WITH SAID SOUTH RIGHT-OFWAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 163.00 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PARCEL CONTAINS 18,504 SQUARE FEET OR 0.43 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. RESOLUTION NO. 2021R014 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF FORT LUPTON INITIATING ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNEXATION KNOWN AS THE ALQUIST ANNEXATION AND SETTING THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 16, 2021 WHEREAS, the Fort Lupton City Council has reviewed the annexation petition submitted by Melody A Alquist and Robert J Alquist for 0.43 acres, more or less, and known as the Alquist Annexation; and WHEREAS, the Fort Lupton City Council finds the annexation petition to be complete and in substantial conformance with the requirements of C.R.S. 31-12-107 (1) as amended.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Fort Lupton City Council hereby approves this Resolution initiating annexation proceedings for the Alquist Annexation and sets the hearing date for March 16, 2021, to determine if the proposed annexation complies with C.R.S. 31-12-104 and 31-12-105, or such parts thereof as may be required to establish eligibility for annexation under the terms of Part 1, Article 12, Title 31, C.R.S.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE FORT LUPTON CITY COUNCIL THIS 2nd DAY OF FEBRUARY 2021.

City of Fort Lupton, Colorado /s/ Zo Stieber Zo Stieber, Mayor

GRANTED THIS 16th DAY OF FEBRUARY 2021.

INTRODUCED, READ, AND PASSED ON FIRST READING, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED this 16th Day of February 2021.

PUBLISHED in the Fort Lupton Press the 24th day of February 2021.

Attest: /s/ Maricela Peña Maricela Peña, City Clerk

FINALLY READ BY TITLE ONLY, PASSED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED BY TITLE ONLY this day of 2021.

Approved as to form: s/ Andy Ausmus Andy Ausmus, City Attorney

PUBLISHED BY TITLE ONLY the 2021.

day of

EFFECTIVE (after publication) the day of 2021.

Legal Ad No.: FLP222243 First Publication: February 10, 2021 Last Publication: March 3, 2021 Published In: Fort Lupton Press

CITY OF FORT LUPTON, COLORADO Zo Stieber, Mayor ATTEST: Maricela Peña, City Clerk

ORDINANCE NO. 2021-1106 INTRODUCED BY: TOMMY HOLTON A ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF FORT LUPTON ACCEPTING THE NNN LUPTON SE LLC PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY DEDICATION FOR 14TH STREET LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.

Approved as to form: Andy Ausmus, City Attorney Legal Ad No.:FLP222249 First Publication: February 24, 2021 Last Publication: February 24, 2021 Published In: Fort Lupton Press

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Lakewood, CO 80228 Legal Ad No.: FLP222252 First Publication: February 24, 2021 Last Publication: March 10, 2021 Published In: Fort Lupton Press

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Linda Diane Lopez, Deceased Case Number 2021PR30048

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 15, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Denise C. Lee c/o Mark A. Weseman, Esq. 2 Garden Center, Suite 305 Broomfield, CO 80020 Legal Ad No.: FLP222241 First Publication: February 10, 2021 Last Publication: February 24, 2021 Published In: Fort Lupton Press

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lawrence Dennis Lopez, Deceased

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Council hereby accepts said Dedication, and orders that the Instrument of Dedication be recorded in the Recorder’s Office of the County of Weld, State of Colorado, and said described real estate is hereby declared open and dedicated pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-68-101, et seq..

WHEREAS, NNN Lupton SE LLC, has this day filed with the City of Fort Lupton, Colorado (the “City”), its dedication of certain real estate, which Dedication is hereinabove set forth: AND WHEREAS, the City finds that said Dedication is desirable and necessary; THIS RIGHT OF WAY IS CREATED AND

Case Number 2021PR30049

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Lisa Justice, also known as Lisa J. Justice, Deceased Case Number 2021PR30075

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 July 7, 2021 or the claims may be forever barred.

Patricia D. Swart Personal Representative c/o Stewart B. Grant, Attorney at Law, LLC 12265 W. Bayaud Avenue, Suite 210

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 15, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Denise C. Lee c/o Mark A. Weseman, Esq. 2 Garden Center, Suite 305 Broomfield, CO 80020

Legal Ad No.: FLP222242 First Publication: February 10, 2021 Last Publication: February 24, 2021 Published In: Fort Lupton Press

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