SPORTS

Relay puts Lightning in top fi ve at state swimming

BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

THORNTON -- Legacy High School fi nished fi fth in the team standings of the boys state 5A swimming and diving championships June 24 at the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center.

The last event of the meet, the 400yard freestyle relay turned into the Lightning’s top performance of the meet. The Lightning’s Sam White, Tegan Barrier, Aidan Shepston and Kyle Raskay placed fi fth in a time of 3:05.74.

Legacy’s 200-yard freestyle relay team (Jack Tran, Thomas Nguyen, Shepston and Barrier placed sixth in a time of 1;25.77. The Lightning’s Sam White was sixth in the 500- freestyle in a time of 4:46.35.

Brighton’s top fi nisher was Jespyn Bishop, who fi nished seventh in the 50- freestyle in a time of 21.34 seconds.

Horizon diver Kolby Valenzuela was 22nd after totaling 222. 45 points. The Hawks’ 200- freestyle relay team (Samuel Schleicher, Ethan Adams, Harrison Cramer and Schuyler Cramer fi nished 26th in a time of 1:35.27.

Here are the area’s results:

Diving: 22. Kolby Valenzuela, Horizon, 222.45 points. 200-yard medley relay: 7. Legacy (Jack Tran, Thomas Nguyen, Aiden Shepston, Tegan Barrier), 1:34.68. 200- freestyle. 12. Barrier, 1:44.4. 23. Shepston, 1:46.95. 200- individual medley: 7. Kyle Raskay, Legacy, 1:55.56. 12. Sam White, Legacy, 1:56.48. 28. Samuel Schleicher, Horizon, 2:04.73. 29. Aidan Bailey, Legacy, 2:05.24. 50- freestyle: 19, Barrier, 21.49. 19. Tran, 21.93. 100- freestyle: 25. Nguyen, 49.6. 100- butterfl y: 12. Raskay, 50.89. 18. Shepston, 51.94. 500- freestyle: 6. White, 4:46.35. 24. Nathan Kral, Legacy, 5:01.67. 26. Schleicher, 5:02.21. 200- freestyle relay: 6. Legacy (Tran, Nguyen, Shepston, Barrier), 1:25.77. 25. Brighton (Trey Wilson, Xavier Shaver, Vahn Williams, Robert Jorstad, 1:35.14. 26. Horizon (Schleicher, Ethan Adams, Harrison Cramer, Schuyler Cramer), 1:35.27.

100- backstroke: 8. Tran, 52.61. 100- backstroke: Max Kulbida, Legacy, 59.8. 400- freestyle relay: 5. Legacy, 3:05.74.

Brighton’s Jespyn Bishop swims a heat of the 100-yard butterfl y at this year’s CHSAA 5A boys state swimming championships June 24 at the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center in Thornton. He fi nished 23rd in this event and took seventh in the 50 freestyle. Cherry Creek took the overall title, followed by Regis Jesuit and Heritage.

PHOTO BY STEFAN BRODSKY

Area golfers wrap up season at state tournament

STAFF REPORTS

AURORA -- Mountain Range’s Rebekah Powers fired a 94-89 -- 183 at the state 5A golf tournament at City Park to finish in 54th place.

She had one par in the first round June 21. It came on the 142-yard eighth hole. Powers also birdied the par 3 12th hole.

Legacy High School’s Ayla Milan finished 32nd after carding an 89-81 -- 170 at state. She had six pars in her opening round and followed with 11 more pars in the second and final round.

MIka Blckard carded a 96-84 -- 180 at state and tied for 47th place. She had five pars in the first round -- all on the front nine. On the second day, Blackard registered three birdies (11th, 13th and 14th holes) and five pars.

Peyton McLeese finished 77th after a 103-104 -- 207 at state. She fashioned three pars in a six-hole stretch on the first day of the two-day tournament. She parred both of the par 3s on the back nine.

Horizon’s Morgan Gilmore finished in 22nd place after firing two rounds of 83 at state. She birdied the par 4 seventh hole in the first round and added a birdie on the par 5 13th hole. During her second round, Gilmore fashioned seven pars and a birdie on the par 5 16th hole.

Ella Neuhauser fired a 92-95 -- 187. She had just one par in the opening round. It was on the ninth hole. She added four more pars in the second round, including the 500-yard 16th hole.

Horizon’s Morgan Gilmore follows through on a shot during the state 5A girls golf tournament at City Park June 22.

PHOTO BY COURTNEY OAKES/AURORA SENTINEL

Frederick’s Chacon completes comeback from injury, takes two state titles

BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

LAKEWOOD -- Ryan Chacon of Frederick High School had a tougher road than most to qualify for the state 4A track-and-fi eld meet over the weekend.

He, like everyone else in prep track, dealt with COVID-19 impacts and all its relatives. But Chacon also had to deal with something else .. a partially torn meniscus he sustained while playing basketball in mid-February.

Fast forward to the Boulder County championships June 5. He ran his fi rst race of the season, the 800-meters, and fi nished 20th in a time of 2:11.89.

Fast forward again, this time to the last day of the state track meet June 26 at Jeffco Stadium. The senior won the 200-meter dash in a time of 21.96 seconds.

“Crazy I pulled that off,” Chacon tweeted. “My hamstring has been pretty tight and wasn’t feeling the best. I realized when got off the turn that it was my race, so I just went for it,”

That wasn’t all. He fi nished second in the 400-meters (48.13 seconds) and fourth in the 100-meters (11.2). Chacon capped off his day by anchoring the Warriors’ 4-by-400-meter relay team to a state title. He, Wyatt Schroth, Alexander Carrillo and Garrett Colvin fi nished in a time of 3:23.78.

Chacon took the 10th seed into the 200-meter prelims. He was the third seed in the 400-meters. He qualifi ed for two events in the 2019 state track meet. He’ll be running at Butler Community College in El Dorado, Kansas.

The state titles for Frederick were the fi rst since 2006. They were the fi rst boys team state champions in at least 20 seasons.

Elsewhere, Isabella Hewitt took 16th in the girls long jump with a best effort of 14-5. The Warriors’ 4-by-200-meter relay team (Parker Ayres, Carrillo, Schroth and Colvin) was 16th in a time of 1:34.8.

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City plans its Fourth of July party

Add food and fireworks, a certain amount of fun and a celebration of freedom, and you wind up with the city of Fort Lupton’s annual Fourth of July party.

It lasts most of Sunday, July 4, at Community Center Park, 203 S. Harrison Ave.

The slate of events and activities includes the area’s only Ninja Warrior course, water slides, a bounce house obstacle course, a bouncy boxing arena, a tractor people mover, face painting, shaved ice cones and a live concert. The day winds up with a firework show, courtesy of the Fort Lupton Fire Protection district.

Those interested in becoming vendors should visit https://www. fortluptonco.gov/FormCenter/ Events-13/Event-Vendor-Application-Non-Food-Booth-91. Organizers need volunteers, too. The link is https://www.fortluptonco.gov/ FormCenter/Events-13/VolunteerApplication-87.

Sponsorship opportunities are available at https://www.fortluptonco.gov/FormCenter/Events-13/ Sponsor-Form-89. Sign up for the car/bike show at https://form.jotform.com/211364320737147. For information about the Ninja Nation, visit https://www.fortluptonco. gov/DocumentCenter/View/10236/ July4_2021_NinjiFlyer.

There’s also a car and bike show on tap for the Fourth of July. It runs from 1 to 7 p.m. at the recreation center, 203 S. Harrison Ave., and participants can stay in their spots for the evening fireworks show.

Awards for first, second and third-place winners will be presented in each class, plus one best of show winner will go to the vehicle that receives the most votes. No trailer parking is allowed within the event area.

The cost is $25 per car. Make checks payable to City of Fort Lupton July 4 Car Show and send to 203 S. Harrison Ave., Fort Lupton.

Call Christy Romano at 720-9284071.

Holiday closure

Fort Lupton city offices will be close Monday, July 5, for the Independence Day holiday.

Flag retirement ceremony

An American flag retirement ceremony starts at 6 p.m. Monday, July 5, at the Platte Valley Historical Society, 2001 Historic Parkway.

Drop off retired flags at the Ace Hardware on Rollie Avenue.

Blues Blast returns to Armory

The eighth annual Blues Blast returns to the Armory Performing Arts Center Saturday, July 10. The headliner is Ruthie Foster, winner of the Blues Foundation’s Koko Taylor AWard for top traditional blues female artist.

The schedule looks like this: * Noon to 1 p.m.: The Delta Sonics; * 1:30 to 2:45 p.m.: Eef and the Blues Express; and * 3:15 to 4:45 p.m.: Johnny O. Band

The ticketed portion of the event ($35 to $55) starts at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5. The lineup goes like this: * 6 to 6”45 p.m.: Cass Clayton Band; * 7:15 to 8:30 p.m.: Marquise Knox; and * 9 to 10:15 p.m.: Ruthie Foster

Before the Blues Blast, there will be a transportation art show in the gallery of the Armory, starting at 10 a.m. At the same time, there will be a classic car show in the parking lot. food trucks and a cash bar will be available.

Tickets are on sale through the Armory’s website (www.brightonarmory.org). Email gmontoya@ brightonco.gov.

Firestone police academy

Firestone’s next summer teen police academy is the week of Monday, July 12.

The four-day program includes lessons on traffic stops, building searches, K-9 demonstrations and cyber crimes. Refreshments will be available each day.

It’s free; registration is required. Email jdunker@firestoneco.gov or tneugebauer@firestoneco.gov.

‘In Memory’ display for Wall That Heals event extended

The city of Brighton said the

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1Subject to credit approval. Call for details. 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

Committee openings

Fort Lupton has openings for several of its citizen advisory committees. Visit https://www. fortluptonco.gov/966/I-Want-ToApply-for-a-Committee.

Preschool registration

The city of Fort Lupton is accepting registration for its preschool program for 3- to 5-yearolds. Sign-up has to be finished before the August parent meeting.

Enrollment packets are a must, as is a health appraisal and immunization. Visit https://www. fortluptonco.gov/346/Preschool.

Summer camp sign-ups

Fort Lupton’s summer day camps for kindergarteners through fifthgraders are looking for participants. Children have to have finished kindergarten to enroll. Visit https://www.fortluptonco.gov/347/ Summer-Day-Camp

Boards/committees’ openings

The city of Fort Lupton is looking for volunteers for its planning commission (term expires Jan. 22), historic presesrvation board, the Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority, FLURA business representative (a five-year term), FLURA alternate member (term expires March 5, 2023) and library board trustee (term expires December 2024).

Call Alyssa Knutson at 720-4666128.

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.

Fort Lupton senior lunches

Senior lunches are available at noon Mondays at the Fort Lupton Recreation Center, 203 S. Harrison AVe. Sign up by noon the previous Thursday. Call 303-857-4200, ext. 6166.

Pen pals

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

Co ee fundraiser

The Fort Lupton High School chapter of DECA is teaming up with School Spirit Coffee for a fundraiser for club supplies. Orders greater than $50 include free shipping. Visit schoolspiritcoffee.com for details.

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

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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.

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 the 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.

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.

Ongoing, the Fort Lupton Food and Clothing Bank from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday is open for people who need help with food. Also, donations can be dropped off at 421 Denver Avenue, Fort Lupton. For more information call 303-857-1096.

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 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.

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.

Volunteers needed

Qualified Listeners needs volunteers to drive veterans to and from appointments, run errands for veterans who cannot get out, handyman services, help administer veteran and family resource guide inventory in local libraries and veterans to be trained to become qualified listeners.

Visit qualifiedlisteners.org/volunteerapp and fill out the form or call 720-600-0860.

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