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BRIGHTON CELEBRATES THE CLASS OF 2025 P2

A new Main Street co ee shop fulfills a dream

‘7 a.m. Somewhere’ cuts the ribbon on cozy spot for the Brighton community

BY BELEN WARD

Christina Zygielbaum has always dreamed of opening a co ee and tea shop, with plans to include a shelf with books her customers could browse. Her dream became a reality – books and all – and she opened “7 a.m. Somewhere” co ee shop in the heart of Brighton at 119 N. Main Street with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 16.

Johna Garrison, president of the Brighton Chamber of

Commerce, congratulated Zygielbaum saying she did a fantastic job with the place and made it unique. Brighton had no co ee shops, and now it have several, all at once.

“ is co ee shop is special because it o ers a space for moms to gather, a place for you to work or meet a friend, and a spot for kids to play — this combination is unique among all other shops. It also features a beautiful patio out back and amazing murals,” Garrison said. “It’s amazing to see Brighton growing like this and

creating spaces where people can come together to build a stronger community, which is exactly what is needed.”

In addition to co ee, Zygielbaum’s co ee shop boasts handcrafted beverages, artisanal pastries and delectable dishes. ey also provide gluten-free options.

“ is is my dream for the future to bring the community together and o er great drinks,” said Christina Zygielbaum.

She said that before buying her co ee shop ve years ago,

O cials worry about Medicaid as budget bill advances

BY CAITLYN KIM AND JOHN DALEY CPR NEWS

Colorado’s two members on the House Energy and Commerce committee took di erent views and votes on the changes Republicans are proposing for Medicaid as the party looks for cuts to fund its budget reconciliation package.

Republican Rep. Gabe Evans voted with his party to advance the changes to the federal health insurance program for children and low-income people, while Democratic Rep. Diana DeGette voted against it. e measure passed May 14 afternoon along straight party lines, 30-24, after a marathon 26-hour mark-up session.

According to a Congressional Budget O ce estimate, under the Republican changes, 10.3 million people will lose coverage over the rst decade it’s in e ect. Millions more would lose coverage due to the A ordable Care Act changes approved by the committee.

“You can’t save $700 billion and not cut anybody o of Medicaid,” DeGette told CPR News. e CBO estimated the Medicaid changes would save $625 billion.“You’re going to have red tape and a whole bunch of people who are working fall o of Medicaid because they’ll get thrown o by the states.”

e Denver congresswoman argues that new work and documentation requirements under the proposal would make it harder for eligible people to access their bene ts.

she had been a stay-at-home mom taking care of her children.

“I have also worked at American Express and in project management. is business makes sense,” Ziglebaum said.  Her husband Josh Zygielbaum is the Adams County Clerk and Recorder, said that owning a co ee and tea shop and a bookstore has been Christina’s lifelong dream, and she had the opportunity to purchase the building.

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“ ey can’t do the paperwork. And we saw that in two states,” DeGette said, pointing to Georgia and Arkansas. “ ey tried to do a work requirement. It ended up throwing a whole bunch of people o of Medicaid who were working and it ended up costing more money.”

Evans countered the bill will prevent waste, fraud and abuse, and that Democrats weren’t seeking to preserve coverage for eligible recipients.

“We’ve heard, what is it now, almost 24 hours of arguing to keep 1.4 million illegal immigrants on the rolls and 1.2 million people who aren’t eligible for Medicaid,” Evans told CPR News, citing what he said are CBO’s numbers.

Brighton graduates 378 at CU Event Center

BY BELEN WARD

e Brighton High School 376 Bulldogs graduated to begin their rite of passage on May 20 at the CU Event Center.

In his speech to the Brighton High School class of 2025, Principal Dr. Kerry Chisnall urged the graduates forward but reminded them to remember their roots.

“Our school and community have such a rich and proud tradition, and I hope you continue to embrace that and carry it forward,” Chisnall said. “I want to back up and remind you of your journey. Your high school years are very unique and can be very challenging, and you have

had to travel through di cult or di erent terrain.”

He recognized each had their own path.

“Some of you kept your focus and cruised to the gate. Some of you went in circles, but you found your way,” Chisnall said. “Some went uphill, went through the bushes, but here you all are. So now you’re walking through the gate in the next few minutes, and you should use what you learned, good and bad, to challenge yourself to be the best version of yourself.”

Chisnall is an educator from New Zealand and used a Maori phrase, “Kia Kaha,” which means “Stay strong” or “Be strong.” ank you, “Go Bulldogs.”

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“She took this and ran with it; it has taken on with her personality, its design and atmosphere are entirely hers. And it’s just wonderful,” he said.  e building itself was about 120 years old, so it needed some additional tender loving care, he said.

“ ere were some original wood oors here, and severely damaged oors had to be replaced, along with various items that generally needed upgrades. It turned out beautifully,” he said.

Brighton Chamber board member Rachel Munoz said the shop is the shot in the arm the area needs. “It’s great to see more businesses coming in, and

see more people that are traveling, to come in and sit down and enjoy our city and go shopping downtown,” Munoz said.

Former Chamber board member Brian Engle agreed.

“It’s cool to get as many businesses as we can down here,” Engle said. “It’s great to see downtown revitalized for the people at night and during the day. It’s huge, awesome.”

Charles Morgan, a Business Account Executive with Allo Fiber and a member of the Brighton Economic Development Board, said is a natural ts for the area and gives the community a new place to meet. Chamber secretary Ernadette Burarin said she loves the space and the decor. And Brighton City Council member Ann Taddeo was on board as well.

“It was my rst time here, but I will be back,” Taddeo said. “It’s wonderful.”

Brook Trotter and her sons, Odin and Austin, play with toys in the kids’ area, which features a miniature co ee maker.

The interior of the co ee shop is beautiful, with art and plenty of good food. BELEN WARD

Brighton High School class of 2025 graduates and their graduation caps, some decorated and others not.

Principal Dr. Kerry Chisnall presents Valedictorian Ryan Moore with a medal to recognize his achievement as the top-ranking student in the graduating class. PHOTOS BY BELEN WARD

Riverdale Ridge Class of 2025 takes flight

Riverdale Ridge’s class of 2025 took ight from their perches May 19, all 388 of them, and headed o to their futures, graduating at the CU Events Center.

You have survived high school,” Principal Cody Clark told the graduates. “You’ve navigated this journey with your heart soaring with courage. ank you to the educators and sta alongside these students. Your passion, patience, and unwavering belief in students have shaped this class of thinkers, dreamers, as well as master-level individuals and procrastinators.”

Clark had words for graduates families, too. “ ank you for trusting us with your kids, cheering them on, and navigating the chaos of high school with love,

the end of something—the future is big and wild, and it might feel intimidating.”

He encouraged the grads to keep in touch.

It’s o cial—students are thrilled to have received their diplomas.

“You support each other, and as you move forward in the world, you carry that spirit—the Raven spirit—with you,” he said. “You embrace it and exemplify the integrity of logic, responsibility, and empathy in how you treat one another, and you choose to lead, create, and grow.”

“Class of 2025, keep showing up, keep eating, laughing, and learning,” he added. “Go wherever life takes you. Don’t forget that places shape who you are, as do those who believe in you. Congratulations, “ Clark said.  en the Principal did the Raven call: “Croooaaak.”

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Divorcing Couples With a Home Need a Realtor With Specialized Training

I have completed a CE course on “Divorce Real Estate” and would like to share some of what I learned. As a happily married Baby Boomer, I was interested to learn that my generation is experiencing the highest rate of increase in divorce. While the divorce rate for couples 55 to 64 doubled between 1990 and 2012, it tripled for couples 65 and older.

The reason, as you might suspect, starts with the absence of minor children. In addition, retirement can bring out resentments or other negative feelings that may have been dormant when one or both partners were not home as much.

Opposing values or morals (politics?)

Addiction

Absence of love or intimacy

agent could be a prescription for not selling the house within a reasonable time period.

market factors which are embodied in a real estate “comparative market analysis,” which, by the way, is free, compared to the several hundred dollars you’d have to pay an appraiser.

One spouse not carrying his/her weight

Also, as our instructor, Jocelyn Javernick of Limetree Lending Inc., told us, women are feeling an increased need to escape an unfulfilling marriage. Jocelyn shared a quote from Warren Buffett: “Wait until women find out that they are the real slaves of the world.”

She told the class that 70% of divorces are being initiated by women (of all ages), and that 50% of them are insisting they never want to marry again.

Jocelyn said the most common reasons for divorce (apparently in the order in which they were cited in surveys) are:

Loss of respect

Too much conflict; incessant arguing

Minor children

Illness

Lack of commitment

Infidelity

Lack of emotional and/or physical intimacy

Communication problems

Domestic violence

Financial pressures

Lack of shared interest

Marrying too young

Unrealistic expectations

External family pressures

Trust issues

Parenting differences

Not supportive of each others’ goals

Education

Income disparity

One always hopers for an amicable separation and divorce, which is what my stepson achieved last year with his divorce. They agreed that he would buy out her co-ownership of their home, paying her an agreed-upon sum in return for the two of them quit-claiming the house to him alone. Having no children further simplified the process. When that’s the case, lawyers don’t have to be engaged.

Jocelyn provided the class with a guidebook to share with divorcing couples, with the aim not just of educating divorcing couples on the process, but also minimizing legal fees for them. The goal should always be to engage a mediator, and to not leave a mediation session without a signed document embodying what was agreed upon. Jocelyn provided the contact info for mediators who specialize in divorce.

As for real estate, if one party isn’t buying out the other’s share of ownership, it’s important to hire the right real estate agent, and that they agree upon who that is. One party may want to hire an agent who suggests a listing price higher than the other party’s agent, but choosing that

We were provided with a template for a court order that I can share with you. Submitting a ready-made court order to your attorney instead of having him pound it out at $500 per hour, can help to reduce the costs of going through the process, because, even when the parties have agreed to the terms of a divorce, a judge must approve the agreement and will want to hear from each party to make sure that the agreement is fair and not the product of a coercive marital relationship.

Jocelyn has found that most couples with a home to sell have only consulted Zillow regarding the valuation of their home. We real estate professionals have far better tools for properly valuing a home based on the analysis of appropriate comparable sales. In a non-amicable divorce, the parties might agree on hiring an appraiser, but appraisals are not what you need, because they don’t include an analysis of current market conditions, competing listings, and other

Eighty percent of divorces include real estate, but too many divorcing couples leave money on the table because of bad advice about their home’s value, and have spent way more money than they should have on legal representation, when a non-lawyer real estate professional like myself can help them work through at least the process of liquidating what is probably the biggest asset of their marriage.

Call me at 303-525-1851 or email me at Jim@GoldenRealEstate.com, if I can be of help.

NOTE: My “Real Estate Today” column that normally appears on this page is now published bi-weekly. Look for it here next week and every other week thereafter. On those alternate weeks, look for an ad like this on a related topic.

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Riverdale Ridge graduates toss their caps into the air as embark on their journey into the futures.

Yahirt Eodoro Perez didn’t want to miss out on decorating his graduation cap.

Calvin Higgins, a grand champion in 4-H, shows o his diploma cover proudly at Riverdale Ridges graduation ceremony May 19 in the CU Event Center in Boulder. PHOTOS BY BELEN WARD

Bird announces 8th Congressional District bid

BY MONTE WHALEY MONTE@COTLN.ORG

No damage as tornadoes touch down

BY MONTE WHALEY MONTE@COTLN.ORG

Adams County o cials Monday morning began assessing the damage caused by high winds and tornadoes that blew through and around the county Sunday afternoon.

Former Westminster City Councilor and current State Representative Shannon Bird announced Tuesday she is entering the Democratic primary for the 8th Congressional District. Bird hopes to unseat Republican incumbent Gabe Evans, who won the highly competitive 8th district job last year.

Bird said Monday that she is running to halt attacks on American freedoms and the nation’s economy. “I am running to protect what matters most – our democracy, our economy and our future.” She said she wants to undo the damage done by President Donald Trump and Evans, adding “I want to make sure every Coloradan is getting a fair shot.”

Bird served on the Westminster city council until 2018, when she was elected to the state house in 2018. Bird, raised by a single mother and grandmother, said she understands the problems facing struggling families in Colorado due to high prices for food and housing. Bird, an attorney, said she became a strong advocate for equitable education while serving in the State House and fought for job creation, small businesses, reproductive rights, and climate action.

“Creating more a ordable housing, driving down prices for everything,  that is the role I will play in Congress if I am elected,” Bird said.

Critics have said Evans has been reluctant to hold town halls with his district constituents, a move Bird said is “unfortunate.”

“I have held over 90 town halls in my career, and I just feel that is the only way you can best know the people you serve and help solve their problems,” Bird said. “You can’t do that if you don’t show up.”

e 8th district is considered a toss-up district, which spans much of Adams County and portions of southwest Weld County. Control of the U.S. House could hinge on who wins the district.

e National Weather Service reported Sunday that multiple tornadoes touchdown in eastern Colorado including north and west of Bennett between 1 and 2 p.m.

e Adams County Sheri ’s O ce said on a social media post that a total of 17 houses and/or structures were lost or damaged because of tornadoes Sunday. ere were no reported injuries, but power was out in some areas. ere was no estimated time when the power was going to be restored, the sheri ’s o ce stated.

e Arapahoe Sheri ’s O ce said of those 17 buildings, 6 were homes and a solar farm, were damaged in Bennett. ose with large animals were taken to the Adams County Fairgrounds for shelter, according to CBS News Colorado. Small animals were also taken to the Town of Bennett Safety Building on

CDOT breaks ground on Larkridge mobility hub

Transportation o cials say residents can catch Bustang at new hub

BY MONTE WHALEY MWHALEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e groundbreaking for a new mobility hub at Colorado Highway 7 and I-25 Wednesday signaled a huge step forward for residents in ornton and others who yearn for a mass transit option to travel on the northern Front Range, ornton Councilmember Chris Russell said.

“ is de nitely momentous,” said Russell, who heaved the rst shovel full of dirt to start the construction of the hub. “We will be adding mass transit for residents, businesses in this area. is is vital for the growth along this I-25

corridor.”

Russell and several local and state ofcials on Wednesday helped mark the beginnings of the fourth mobility hub on the I-25 north corridor. Ten years in the making, the hub is scheduled for completion in fall 2026.

Its location on the southeast corner of Colorado 7 and I-25 and next to the Larkridge Shopping Center, allows commuters to get out of their cars and take to other forms of transportation, o cials said.

“We are o ering alternatives to just sitting in tra c,” said Sally Cha ee, acting executive director of the Colorado Department of Transportation.

e facility will provide a fourth location for people to not only access CDOT’s Bustang’s bus line on the north corridor but also connect to the local transit system between Boulder and Brighton along Colorado 7, said Jessica Myklebust, CDOT’s Region One Trans-

portation Director.

e three other CDOT mobility hubs operating along I-25 in the north are at Firestone-Longmont, Berthoud and Centerra Loveland.

“Initially, this hub will be able to accommodate 152 vehicles, with the ability to double its size to 304 vehicles,” Myklebust said. “It will also have slip ramps next to the main I-25 ramps, allowing people to safely enter or exit the buses. “

e slip ramps will also allow Bustang vehicles to exit and reenter I-25 with little or no delay, she said.

Other features on the hub, according to a CDOT news release, include a pedestrian bridge over I-25, Bus shelters, new tra c signals, additional sidewalks and a permanent water quality pond.

Mobility hubs are planned for Lone Tree, Castle Rock, Monument, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Idaho Springs, Grand Junction and Fairplay.

Palmer Ave. Authorities set up an information center at the Bennett Recreation Center. Public Works also brought non-potable water into the area for livestock, the

Tornados were reported along the eastern plains May 18 including in Adams County. FILE PHOTO

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e House provisions would require states to check eligibility for Medicaid patients every six months, versus yearly. And it would strengthen work requirements. People between the ages of 19 to 64 would have to work, go to school or volunteer at least 80 hours a month to receive Medicaid. ere are exemptions, including for pregnancy, people with dependent children or those with complex medical issues.

“You have somewhere around foursome-odd million folks of able-bodied workers who are choosing not to work,” Evans added. “And that work requirement is not just work, it’s community volunteering, it’s school, and there’s a whole host of exceptions to it.”

Upwards of 128,000 Coloradans could lose health coverage through the proposed work requirements, according to an analysis prepared by the liberal-leaning Urban Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, both national non-pro t organizations.

e group found nearly nine in 10 adults in the age group covered by the work requirement could satisfy the exemption criteria, suggesting that either the change would have minimal impacts on enrollment or result in people losing coverage simply because they fail to prove their extenuating circumstances.

Two provisions have state implications e two biggest provisions that would hit Colorado have to do with immigrants and the so-called provider tax.

Undocumented immigrants are not eligible for federal Medicaid. However, some states have used their own dollars to provide a health insurance plan for some

undocumented people. In Colorado, that coverage applies to children and mothers during pregnancy and up to a year after delivery. e Republican plan would punish states by dropping the federal matching rate (known as FMAP) for people under the Medicaid expansion from 90 percent to 80 percent unless they change their policies.

e bill would also prohibit states from establishing any new provider taxes — or increasing existing ones — to draw down extra Medicaid dollars. Colorado’s version of the tax is known as the Hospital Provider Fee.

e provider taxes paid by hospitals help cover the state’s Medicaid costs by increasing the federal government’s matching payments, with some of that extra money ultimately going back to the hospitals themselves.

It’s helped keep some hospitals a oat. It also made it possible for Colorado to expand Medicaid under the A ordable Care Act to cover 400,000 more low-income adults, sharply reducing the number of people who come to hospitals without insurance.

“Federal cuts would threaten the health care of hundreds of thousands of Coloradans, and Governor Polis continues to urge Congress to avoid devastating federal cuts to health care that would hurt our economy and our health care system,” said Shelby Wieman, a spokesperson for Democratic Gov. Jared Polis.

She noted Colorado does not have the resources to replace reductions made by Congress.

“Colorado already only gets .90 cents back for every dollar we send to Washington, and Medicaid cuts would make it worse. Costs would go up for everyone’s insurance because of cost shifting from uncompensated care. e more than one million Coloradans who get their health care through Medicaid are watching, which is why the Governor has urged Congress to avoid deep cuts to Medicaid,” she said in

an emailed statement.

Weiman said the governor’s o ce is reviewing how the changes will impact the state’s budget and, depending on the scope of any cuts, Polis may be forced to call a special session to ensure the state’s nances stay in balance.

DeGette echoed those concerns. If the federal government reduces payments to Colorado, she said, “I’m going to guarantee you Colorado doesn’t have the money to make up the di erence for any Medicaid recipients.”

But Evans challenged the idea that the state couldn’t nd savings to o set increased Medicaid costs.

“We’ve seen Colorado shovel tens of millions of dollars to illegal immigrants above and beyond actual Coloradans,” he said, adding, “[the department that oversees Medicaid] is the third-worst performing department in the state of Colorado … that’s per the 2024 statewide audit.”

e governor’s o ce pushed back on Evans’ characterizations as inaccurate, saying the state has been “very aggressive about preventing and pursuing fraud.”

A spokesman for the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, which administers the state’s Medicaid program under the name Health First Colorado, said the state doesn’t have any speci c details yet on the potential impact of the reconciliation bill in Colorado, because things are still very much in ux.

“Congress is in the early stages of their reconciliation process. We are currently reviewing the language released Monday (May 12) to understand what the impacts may be to our Medicaid and CHP+ programs and the Coloradans who are covered by them,” said public information o cer Marc Williams, in an emailed statement. “We expect the language to evolve as Congress considers the proposals, and we will be updating our estimates as we learn more on our website.”

Concern from hospitals and patient advocates

e state’s hospitals, which are trying to protect access and preserve Medicaid, are watching the situation carefully as well and expressed relief that Republicans aren’t pursuing deeper cuts.

“ e original Congressional Medicaid cut concepts oated earlier this year would have devastated the health care safety net,” said the Colorado Hospital Association in an emailed statement. “CHA is deeply grateful to the entire Colorado Congressional Delegation for their leadership and for helping ensure that several of the most damaging Medicaid proposals were excluded from the Energy and Commerce package.”

e statement noted that CHA representatives were in Washington, D.C. earlier this month to advocate against those provisions. e group said it appreciates what it sees as progress re ected in the current draft.

But it noted that as the reconciliation

process goes on, the association “remains concerned about provisions that could still pose serious risks and reduce state exibility and funding, potentially leading to coverage losses, patients seeking more costly emergency instead of preventive care, and service line or hospital closures.”

Donna Lynne, CEO of the state’s agship safety net hospital, said nearly half of Denver Health’s patients are enrolled in Medicaid, and it already is inadequately funded for providing that care. She said Republicans’ changes will make that situation more di cult.

“Some of the provisions like adding work requirements (and) requiring more frequent eligibility checks will have the same impact” as direct cuts, Lynne said. “I think our concern is that the net e ect of the bill will be, there’ll be more uninsured patients, and we don’t get reimbursed for any of them.”

“I think there are multiple ways that this bill passes costs onto the state and Colorado simply can’t a ord it,” said Adam Fox, deputy director of the Colorado Consumer Health Initiative, a group that advocates for health access. “It will cost us tens, if not hundreds of millions of dollars to administer work requirements that are proposed, that just add administrative barriers when people need care.”

Fox spoke from D.C., where he and other Colorado advocates have been making the rounds, visiting members of the state’s delegation. He said he’s telling members and their sta that “work requirements add administrative burden for every Medicaid enrollee. Even if they are given an exemption, they have to prove that exemption.”

But that argument didn’t persuade Evans, who, in a statement after the vote, said, “ is bill follows through on our promises to cut waste, fraud, and abuse while simultaneously protecting coverage for Colorado’s most vulnerable populations.”

A loss of coverage for a large number of Coloradans covered by Medicaid would impact the bottom line of hospitals, community health centers and clinics that rely on Medicaid reimbursements to keep the doors open.

“I think what we’ve really tried to underscore that aspect that these proposals will still end up stripping coverage from thousands of Coloradans. It will take millions if not billions of dollars out of our healthcare system and our healthcare providers can’t take that hit,” Fox said, who cited a national estimate that with work requirements, hospitals could see over a 20% reduction in Medicaid reimbursement. “ ere are many rural hospitals and clinics and providers that will either have to reduce services or close their doors altogether. at means everybody in those communities loses access to healthcare.” is story is from CPR News, a nonpro t public broadcaster serving Colorado. Used by permission. For more, and to support Colorado Public Radio, visit cpr.org.

the Colorado Sun.

Evans defeated Democratic incumbent, Yadira Caraveo, in November by about 2,500 votes, which is less than a percentage point.

Caraveo, a ornton resident, is running again to reclaim her seat. is despite revelations about her mental health and allegations that she mistreated her congressional and campaign sta .

Also running in the district’s Democratic primary is state Rep. Manny Rutinel of Commerce City, who has raised more than $1 million since he jumped into the race at the end of January, according to

Amie Baca-Oehlert, the former president of the Colorado Education Association, and Colorado Treasurer Dave Young are also expected to join the Democratic primary in the upcoming weeks, according to the Sun.

Another Democrat, Evan Munsing, a Marine veteran who now works in private equity, is also rumored to be mulling a bid in the 8th District, states the Sun. Bird said she respects Caraveo and is saddened by  the challenges she has faced. “I know Yadira and I’m so sorry to hear she’s having these struggles. My heart also goes out to anyone who has felt unsafe at work or who’s facing mental health challenges,” Bird said. Bird plans to continue serving in the legislature as she runs for the 8th seat.

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Parents decry federal cuts to Medicaid

Rep. Pettersen hosts talk about looming cuts

BY SUZIE GLASSMAN SUZIE@COTLN.ORG

“If Medicaid was taken away, I would lose half my family before the year was out.”

at’s the warning Kat, a Je erson County mother of ve, gave U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen during a roundtable just before Mother’s Day, describing how she relies on Medicaid to care for a child with autism, a son with speech issues and her aging mother.

e May 9 meeting in Edgewater, hosted by Pettersen, focused on how proposed federal budget cuts could a ect Colorado families. At the time, participants feared what might happen.

Now, many of those same cuts are included in a sweeping spending and tax bill that House Republicans are expected to vote on this week.

e proposal, packed with GOP priorities, would make wide-reaching changes to Medicaid, SNAP food assistance and income taxes. It would also impose new restrictions on states, increase defense and immigration spending and make several Trump-era tax cuts permanent.

e legislation could result in more than 7.6 million Americans losing Medicaid coverage over the next 10 years, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget O ce. e bill also targets SNAP, or food stamps, which supports more than 42 million Americans nationwide.

Less money for services

Under the proposal, SNAP recipients ages 55 to 64 would face new work requirements, and eligibility would be limited to U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents. States would be required to take on a larger share of SNAP costs, and future presidential administrations would be barred from expanding food assistance without congressional approval.

For working parents like Sunny Greer, those changes don’t sound hypothetical.

ey feel personal.

“My son is talking. He is walking. He is thriving,” said Greer, a former Head Start parent who now works full-time for the program. “Losing those therapies would be devastating.”

Greer said Medicaid covered early intervention services for her autistic son and medical support for her husband after a life-threatening illness.

“Had we not had that initial support, he probably would have ended up on disability and unable to work for the rest of his life,” she said.

Another mom warned that without mental health and behavioral support, children struggling in school may end up in jail.

“If we’re not putting money into these services, we’re going to put money into the jails,” she said.

Participants described a fragile safety net that barely holds together low- and middle-income families, especially in counties like Weld, Adams and Je erson, where tens of thousands of residents rely on Medicaid or SNAP to survive.

According to data from Hunger Free Colorado and the U.S. Census: Adams County had approximately

58,142 SNAP recipients in 2022 Weld County had about 31,600 Je erson County had around 54,540 households receiving food assistance, which includes SNAP bene ts

Meanwhile, more than 150,000 residents across the three counties are enrolled in public health insurance programs like Medicaid and Child Health Plan+, according to state data.

“What’s going to happen to these kids coming up through our programs if they can’t get services?” asked one mom.

“Some of them will die.”

Pettersen, a Democrat who has shared her experience growing up on Medicaid and SNAP, said she planned to bring these stories back to Washington.

“Nobody ghts harder than a mom,” she said. “ ese voices are what we need to keep front and center.”

Pettersen said she sees it as her responsibility not only to vote against harmful cuts, but also to show up in her district and listen.

When asked what she says to col-

Rep. Brittany Pettersen, pictured with her two sons, stands alongside representatives from Je co Prosperity Partners, Je erson County Head Start, and WeeCycle during a community roundtable on the potential impact of federal budget cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and early childhood programs. SUZIE GLASSMAN

Keeping your furry loved ones healthy

ER vet o ers tips on how to keep pets safe in summer

BY ISABEL GUZMAN ISABEL@COTLN.ORG

With the arrival of summer, families are headed outside to enjoy the sunshine and road trips — and they’re bringing the furry loved ones, too.

Veterinarians across the state typically see spikes in pet health emergencies during the warmer months, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. ese include emergencies such as heat stroke and injuries from being hit by a vehicle.

In 2024, 111 animal deaths that resulted from heat-related issues and another 388 animals that were rescued from the heat were reported to PETA.

“Heat stroke is a major summer emergency and is most commonly seen in ‘short-nosed’ dogs such as bulldogs and pugs,” said Danielle DeBrincat, emergency vet and medical director at VEG ER for Pets Littleton. “ ey can not release heat the same way that dogs with longer noses can, so it is extra important to keep them out of the heat, not over exercise them, and always have water on hand.”

DeBrincat joined VEG in March 2020 after graduating from Michigan State University and has been the medical director for over two months.

During her internship after college, DeBrincat developed a passion for emergency medicine.

“Having the ability to help pets and their people in the most challenging moments

(is) incredibly ful lling. I haven’t looked back,” she said.

VEG ER for Pets, previously known as Veterinary Emergency Group, serves the metro area through ve locations.

Its emergency rooms employ an openconcept oor plan, where owners can see everything that’s going on with their pet and their vet team. Owners can stay with their pets throughout the duration of their stay, even through surgery.

“Although we do o er rooms for the more scared or reactive pets, most owners and pets choose to stay in the main hospital area with the nurses and doctors so that we are able to have more uid communi-

cation,” DeBrincat said.

VEG o ers quick triage and diagnostic workups for sick pets, like blood and urine tests, in addition to emergency surgery, endoscopic foreign body removal, transfusion medicine and hospitalization.

DeBrincat said that something as simple as taking your dog for a walk on a trail could be dangerous.

She warned that rattlesnake bites become more frequent throughout the summer and any dog in the foothills runs the risk of being bitten.

“If your dog is bitten, the best thing to do is to get them to an emergency veterinary clinic as soon as possible. Do not place a

tourniquet or do anything to the bite area. e main treatment is antivenin and pain medication, and most dogs who receive the antivenin recover fully,” she said. In addition to venomous bites, certain popular summer plants pose toxic threats to pets. For example, lily owers, which typically bloom in the warmer season, are toxic to cats, and wild mushrooms that grow in the Denver area can be toxic to dogs.  In native grasses, foxtail seeds can embed into a pet’s skin, ears, and nose and cause an infection.

“Dog ghts and hit-by-car trauma are both also more common in the summer as people take their pets outside more often. It is important to keep your pets on leashes in populated areas, respect other dogs and check with the owner to see if they are friendly before approaching them,” DeBrincat said.

While traveling, owners can take precautions to keep their pets safe by packing a medical bag.

DeBrincat advises to include sterile gauze and bandaging material for any wounds, tweezers to remove any foxtails, thorns or ticks, and fresh water to ush out wounds, eyes or burn areas in the emergency kit.

“Even if they love us, pets may bite if they are injured and protecting themselves, so a muzzle or rolled gauze to make into a muzzle should also be considered safe,” DeBrincat said.

Tips to prevent a pet medical emergency while traveling:

• Keep the car cool to prevent overheating.

Heatstroke and injuries from being hit by cars are among the top safety concerns for pets during the summer, according to Danielle DeBrincat, medical director at VEG ER for Pets. COURTESY OF VEG ER FOR PETS

Westminster joins suit against Polis, legislature

Mayor McNally says the cities “have to stand up” against new state rules

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Westminster and ve other home rule cities are suing the state over new laws and actions the municipalities say ride roughshod over their ability to govern local land use issues.

“We have to stand up,” Mayor Nancy McNally said Monday. “ ey did these new sweeping bills, and no one came talk to anyone at the city about them.”

“Every time they take one more piece of silver,” McNally said.

Westminster along with Aurora, Arvada, Glendale, Greenwood Village and Lafayette led the lawsuit on Monday in Denver District Court.

e lawsuit targets two land use bills.

One - HB 24-1304 -  prohibits local governments from enacting or enforcing

minimum parking requirements on multifamily housing developments located in transit areas, according to the Greenwood Village website.

e second - HB 24-1313 - requires 32 local governments in the Front Range to change their zoning in transit areas and permit a minimum density of 40 dwelling units per acre — a number that, if met, would produce 10 times the existing housing stock around  RTD stops in Greenwood Village alone, according to Greenwood Village o cials.

For parcels under ve acres in size, there would be no public hearings on dense housing proposals, the local governments said in a joint statement.

e lawsuit also challenges an executive order issued Friday by Gov. Jared Polis that threatens local governments with withholding more than $100 million in funds if they don’t comply with a series of housing laws enacted in the last two years.

Greenwood Village Mayor George Lantz said in a statement the actions of state lawmakers and the governor are attempts to overturn the rights of residents in home rule cities to govern without government

• ink of your pet as a toddler — Keep them in the back seat and ensure they are secured in a crate or with a pet seat belt and harness.

interference.

“We’re seeing a steady erosion of our citizens’ ability to control the communities in which they live,” said Lantz. “ e urry of legislative proposals continually eroding our home-rule rights applies a top-down, one-size- ts-all approach, removing all their uniqueness. e state doesn’t care how cities have carefully planned their communities, nor how the state’s particular vision of land use will a ect our cities and the people living in them. Our purpose in ling the lawsuit is to have the court stop the state from controlling local land use matters that require local decision making and public input.”

Under the executive order, known as “strategic growth through compliance with state laws,” funding for local governments from various state agencies — including the Department of Transportation, the Colorado Energy O ce, the Department of Local A airs, and the O ce of Economic Development and International Trade — could be tied to compliance with those laws, according to Colorado Politics.

• Always have fresh water available and make sure to make frequent stops in case they do not like to drink in a moving vehicle.

• Talk to your primary care veterinarian about any anti-anxiety or anti-nausea medication your pet may need prior to travel.

• Ensure any chemicals and toxic foods are out of reach.

• Make sure you have plenty of the pet’s food. Many pets get upset stomachs during travel, either from di erent food or stress. Changing the diet as little as possible will help reduce this risk. When it comes to deciding when to call

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A spokesperson for the governor defended the housing policies, adding he is con dent the courts will “rule in the state’s favor,” according to Colorado Politics.

a vet, DeBrincat said: “If you are ever concerned, it is time to call a vet. VEG ER for Pets is open 24/7 and you will always talk to a doctor on the phone. ey can help determine if this is a true emergency or if it can wait to be seen by your primary care veterinarian.”

Common warning signs that may indicate a pet medical emergency are any changes in breathing, persistent vomiting and diarrhea, blood in vomit or stool, major change in mentation such as lethargy,

“Coloradans are demanding action from our leaders to bring down housing costs. Our state has a housing shortage, and the Governor wants to bring everyone to the table to help nd solutions because this is a challenge that crosses local boundaries,” the spokesperson said. “It’s disappointing to see certain local governments that have among the priciest homes in Colorado use taxpayer money on a lawsuit that could go toward lowering the cost of housing. It’s clear this lawsuit is about preventing more housing from being built that Coloradans can a ord.”

pale gums, straining to urinate and not eating or drinking for 24 hours or more.

Primary veterinarians and emergency veterinarians are experts in di erent elds, DeBrincat said.

“Primary care vets are the experts at routine care and diagnosis, and at managing a plethora of chronic and long-term management disorders. Emergency vets are experts at stabilizing and treating fast-acting, life-threatening diseases in the worst stages,” she said.

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Music-filled memories are soundtrack of our lives

It was 1975. Bruce Springsteen had just released “Born to Run,” and my world changed. e moment I heard that heart-pounding anthem, I knew I had to hear more. at led me to “Greetings from Asbury Park” and “ e Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shu e.” I was o cially hooked. But Bruce was just the beginning.

e 70s were a golden age of music: e Eagles, Elton John, Billy Joel, Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin, e Rolling Stones, James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Carole King, Carly Simon, Simon & Garfunkel, Meatloaf, the list goes on. ose songs weren’t just on the radio; they were the backdrop of our lives. When one plays now, I’m immediately transported. I can recall exactly where I was, who I was with, and sometimes even what we may or may not have been doing (use your imagination, we didn’t have cell phones to capture the evidence, after all). ose memories live in the melodies. en came the 80s, and everything changed again. MTV crashed onto the scene and revolutionized how we ex-

perienced music. Artists didn’t just sound di erent, they looked di erent. Videos added a new layer of storytelling. Pat Benatar, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Dire Straits, Prince, U2, e Police, Tears for Fears, Hall & Oates, Bon Jovi, Huey Lewis, Phil Collins and so many more, they weren’t just on our screens; they were in our souls. Every club at the Jersey Shore, every party, every new crush or heartbreak had a soundtrack. Some of those songs still hit so hard, they bring tears or laughter or a smile that stretches back decades. e 90s? at was a di erent rhythm for me, but it still left its imprint. Pearl Jam, R.E.M., Red Hot Chili Peppers, Oasis, and Counting Crows weren’t my core, but they were the music of the era my kids were born into. I remember birthday parties, backyard barbecues, and road trips that all came with a soundscape. ose songs

Economy facing many challenges

Spring is a time of renewed hope, with longer days, warmer weather, green grass and pretty owers blooming. But while nature ourishes, a dark cloud looms over the economy.

Five months into the new year, economic growth is slipping, and so far, 2025 does not appear to be the turnaround year of positive change. Instead, consumers, business owners and investors are struggling with in ation, declining economic growth and daily volatility in portfolios of all risk levels. Hope springs eternal, however, and there is still a chance we could get through this decline without going into recession.

Let’s take a closer look. is month, the rst-quarter gross domestic product (GDP), the rate at which our economy is growing, was announced. ere was actually a contraction, or negative growth, of three-tenths of 1%. e news sent the markets into a heavy sell-o amid concerns of a recession. e technical de nition of a recession is two consecutive quarters of negative GDP. Since we have one quarter under our belt, all attention is focused on this second quarter and whether there will be slight growth or another contraction. Mariner’s chief economist, William Greiner, has been predicting for most of this year that our GDP will land somewhere between 1.5% and 2%. While that is considerably lower than last year, it would still be enough to keep us out of a recession. Greiner remains optimistic, putting the chance of recession this year at only 40% — more positive than the majority of economists, who are predicting a worse economic outlook for 2025.

Reasons for concern include¹:

• Changes in economic policies under President Trump

• Trade de cits and potential tari s

• Weakening consumer demand

• Pessimistic CFO outlook

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hold a di erent kind of meaning, connected not to my youth but to my fatherhood.

Post-2000, sure, there were great songs and new discoveries, but I started to realize something: I was stuck, in the best way, in the 70s and 80s. And honestly, I’m good with that. To this day, my friends and I send each other songs that trigger a shared memory. We post them on social media, tag each other, laugh, sometimes cry, but always remember.

Music does that. It’s not just entertainment; it’s a time machine. A three-minute melody can bring you back to your rst dance, a broken heart, a long-forgotten friend, or the moment you realized you were truly in love. It lls us with joy, nostalgia, grief, healing, and often all at once.

One of my proudest joys as a parent is that my kids know Springsteen songs word-for-word. Every year we used to take road trips, and our tradition was to kick o each morning with our favorite Bruce songs. Each child had their own anthem. And now, when those songs play, I’m instantly back in the truck, sun rising over the highway, our voices

blending with e Boss himself.

So as summer approaches and you start building your playlists, do yourself a favor. Include those songs. e ones that take you back to a school dance, a beach party, a road trip, or a quiet moment that changed everything. Let those verses and notes wash over you. Let them carry you back to where you’ve been, and remind you who you’ve always been.

Music lls our memories because it lls our hearts. Don’t just hear it. Feel it. And then … pass it on.

How about you? Do you have songs that just touch you to the core? As always, I would love to hear you story at gotonorton@gmail.com and when we get to relive our most memorable moments through the gift and beauty of music, it really will be a better-than-good life.

Michael Norton is an author, a personal and professional coach, consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator of individuals and businesses, working with organizations and associations across multiple industries.

Family stories build foundation of hope

• Major nancial institutions estimate a 50% to 60% chance of recession this year

Reasons for optimism include:

• Strong job growth and low unemployment

• Public and private investments in infrastructure and technology

• e potential of arti cial intelligence to drive economic growth

Consumers still make up almost 70% of our GDP, so watching what we buy is key to understanding how the second quarter will unfold. Tari s have driven up the cost of many items, from dollarstore trinkets to automobiles. Now, consumers are more worried about egg prices and less concerned about buying discretionary items that can wait.

Investors, too, are playing the waiting game to gauge whether the economic impact of these changes will trigger a slowdown. At the same time, the stock market is repricing itself. e best performers of last year are coming down in value as the price-to-earnings ratios of high- ying tech stocks fall. e market is now focused on anticipating how consumer spending will shift next, bringing more undervalued stocks into the game.

ese are all good reasons to have a strong, actively rebalanced portfolio strategy in place. Such an approach would have triggered a sale on US largecap growth stocks toward the end of last year, and the investment of the proceeds into underdog value stocks. is is the ultimate opportunity to see “buy low, sell high” at work in real time.

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Patricia Kummer is managing director for Mariner, an SEC Registered Investment Adviser.

Igrew up in a family with clear and consistent routines. On weeknights, everyone was in bed by 9 p.m.

Saturdays included a scheduled twohour slot for cleaning the house. My assigned tasks for that work always included vacuuming, while my sister took care of cleaning the bathrooms. We knew, every night, that dinner started a little after 5:30 p.m. and we each sat in “our spots” around the circular table in the kitchen for that meal.

ose dinners were a formative time for me. We shared details of our day, and at some point, in the conversation, usually my father, but occasionally my mother, would be reminded of a tale and share a story from their younger days.

We heard about Mom’s childhood experiences living on Detroit Street in Denver and stories of Dad’s family with nine children. We knew the stories by heart but always enjoyed the tales and especially the punchline explaining things like advice my paternal grandfather gave his children, “if you have to do that (pass gas) step toward the cellar door” or him explaining to the seven boys in the family that he helped around the house declaring, “just watch me, when Mom is really busy in the morning, I will get my own spoon and bowl.”

ose tales helped me develop a love of stories, taught me the power of conversation, and the comfort of consistency. ey also enhanced my love of history. I realize now that those stories did even more. ey aided in de ning us as a family and me as an individual. Knowing those stories meant understanding my place in the family, it gave context to my existence in time and space. As I moved out into the world, it gave me a rudder for supporting my decision-making.

Since my diagnosis with MS in 2009, I have come to a greater understanding of the role of stories in my life. In those rst

WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT

three years after my diagnosis, when I struggled, many of the stories I told myself were about declining ability, loss of opportunity, and all the things that I would miss because of the disease. Day after day, I was living out that debilitating and angry narrative. My life changed forever when, instead of seeing loss, I saw possibility and began to tell myself stories of limitless potential. It was in those new stories where I found hope and encouragement. It was in those new stories that I was able to rede ne myself, my worth, and my opportunities. It was in those stories that I, among so many other things, found my voice as a writer.

Every day, we tell ourselves stories. If the ones you are telling yourself are limiting, it is time to change the narrative. It is time to tell the tale of possibility. You have got this.

I hope my words encourage you and that you will share them with those who need support. ank you to everyone who has shared their stories with me so far; I truly appreciate hearing about the valuable ideas you nd in these columns and how you.

Jim Roome lives in Arvada with his wife, Beth. He spent 34 years in public education. Lessons learned from the one two punch of being diagnosed with MS shortly before his best friend was diagnosed with terminal cancer led him into a new pursuit as a freelance writer and speaker. He uses his life experiences and love of stories to inspire, educate and encourage local, national and international audiences. Contact him at jim.roome@gmail.com.

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DFF Women+Film Festival highlights power of story

Ever since the development of lm as an artistic medium, women have been some of its most dynamic storytellers, both in front of and behind the camera. ey’ve often been denied the recognition they deserve, but with its annual Women+Film Festival, Denver Film strives to ensure the works made by these creative voices are seen.

“We look through hundreds of lms — both features and shorts — to ensure our nal selections create a welcoming space for underrepresented voices, our local community and people new to the independent lm scene,” wrote Ambriehl Turrentine, programming manager with Denver Film, in an email interview. “Getting to see audiences and lmmakers connect, re ect and empower one another through further dialogue is such a beautiful experience and reminder of why festivals matter.”

for this year?

away with?

Beyond the lms being directed by and about women, I like to program lms with care and purpose by looking for complex stories that can ultimately broaden our understanding of the world and each other. is year’s curated lineup certainly leans into that mission — from our Opening Night lm, “Sally,’ which explores the career of astronaut Sally Ride and the sacri ces made in her personal life for social acceptance, to our Closing Night lm, “ e Librarians,” which showcases librarians (some of whom will attend in-person) on the frontlines ghting against censorship in the US.

Our goal is always transformation, so I hope our audiences leave moved, inspired and challenged to assess life di erently — whether that be about identity, experiences or the power of storytelling itself. I hope they develop a deeper appreciation for the independent lm scene, and especially stories told by women, because there are so many gems out there to be discovered. e lms programmed in our festival of course honor women, but they also acknowledge the various societal factors that make each person unique and worthy of understanding — emphasizing that women cannot be de ned by their

Estefan is the soundtrack for a whole generation of fans and also introduced the world to Latin rhythms and culture. e story of the Estefans is coming to the stage as “On Your Feet!” at Littleton’s Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 Main St., from Friday, May 23 through Sunday, June 22. Most performances are at 7:30 p.m. ursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. With a book written by Alexander Dinelaris Jr. and score built around the Estefan’s music, the show follows the arc of Gloria and Emilio’s careers. Tickets are available at https://townhallartscenter. org/event/on-your-feet/.

Lakewood Kicks O INSPIRE Arts

e festival begins on Friday, May 30 and runs through Sunday, June 1 at the Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E. Colfax Ave. Attendees will be able to see features and short lms as part of the event, as well as take part in a range of special discussions and activities. One of the event highlights is the annual Barbara Bridges Inspiration Award, which is going to Julia Stiles, who will be on hand to screen her directorial debut lm “Wish You Were Here.”

We interviewed Turrentine about the festival, what she hopes audiences take away and more.

Interview edited for brevity and clarity. What kind of lms were you looking

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If someone has never participated in the festival, what do you want them to know?

For someone new to Women+Film or lm festivals in general, I’d want them to know that they are not only welcome to attend but also to participate. Attendees can expect to take a walk with compelling, independent stories from around the globe celebrating women in all their glory as well as engage with lmmakers, panelists and cinephile strangers (who hopefully won’t be strangers for long). is festival is just as much about our audiences as it is what’s presented on screen. What do you hope audiences come

INSPIRE Arts Lakewood is the city’s monthlong celebration of Lakewood’s dynamic arts scene and it begins this year on Friday, May 30 and runs through ursday, July 3.

e annual event is presented by Lakewood Heritage, Culture & the Arts and features a wide range of free and low-cost arts and cultural experiences at more than 20 galleries, cultural centers, shops and other venues across the city, according to provided information.

For more information, visit Lakewood. org/INSPIRE.

Get ‘On Your Feet!’ at Littleton Town Hall e music made by Gloria and Emilio

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — billy woods billy woods doesn’t make the kind of rap music that you put on for a good time. His music is searing explorations of the struggles of life at the margins and the ght to have your voice be heard. His latest album, “GOLLIWOG,” uses the rich genre of black horror to chronicle the nightmares and ecstasies of modern living. In support of the album, woods is performing at the Marquis eater, 2009 Larimer St. in Denver, at 7 p.m. on ursday, June 5. Don’t miss the chance to see one of the genre’s best—tickets are available at www.livenation.com.

Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail.com.

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Potluck Supper at the Fort

On June 2, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., the South Platte Historical Society is hosting a “Meet the Golden Eagle” presentation by the Raptor Education Foundation. Bring a food dish to share. e Fort’s Rendezvous Room is located at 2001 Historic Pkwy, Fort Lupton. O U.S. Highway 85, on the north side of Fort Lupton, turn west on 14 1/2; the parking will be on the left.

Co ee with a cop Fort Lupton Police set aside one morning each month to share a few cups of co ee with residents.

Co ee with a Cop is a chance for police to meet with community members and discuss many topics, including parking regulations. To accommodate more people, they have changed their meeting location to the Multi-Purpose Room at the Fort Lupton Rec Center!

e same time is on the rst Wednesday of each month at Fort Lupton Recreation Center, 203 S Harrison Ave, Fort Lupton. e next scheduled event is from 8-9:30 a.m. on June 4.

er get old. Breakfast starts at 9:30, and read-aloud starts at 10 a.m. every last Saturday of the month. All ages are welcome.

Fort Lupton replacing water meters e City of Fort Lupton has hired Northern Colorado Contractors to replace the water meters in town. Over time, meters age and require replacement to ensure accurate measurement and eciency of water use. e majority of the meters in the City are reaching their useful life prompting this program. e replacement of the meters is entirely free of charge to residents.

Co ee with a Cop is an easy way to get to know the men and women who serve our community and tell them about the issues that matter most to you. Remember that you can always reach our police department at our non-emergency number, 720-652-4222.

Post o ce seeks new location in Hudson

Due to space constraints, the Postal Service must relocate retail services to a yet-to-be-determined location within the zip code of 80642, which includes Hudson and the surrounding area.

e desired size of the new facility needs to be approximately 2,750 square feet with adequate parking.

According to the city, the current meters continue to work properly, however, some meters do not transmit the data from the meter to the system. e meter must then be read manually.

Accounts with meters that can’t be manually read, will be estimated. If the actual amount consumed is lower than the estimated amount previously billed, then the bill will be adjusted to re ect the higher usage. When the new meter is connected, it will re ect the correct usage moving forward.

Contractors will notify residents when they will replace meters in their vicinity. For houses with meters that are outside and accessible, the contractors will let residents know when they plan to replace the meter. For houses that have inaccessible meters that are inside, in a basement or a crawl space, residents should contact Public Works to schedule an appointment.

e relocation project will consist of procuring a suitable substitute location, as close as reasonably possible to the existing location. Retail Services will continue at the current location until necessary preparations are completed at the new location.

Instead of a public meeting, the Postal Service is inviting residents and property owners to send comments on the proposal to “United States Postal Service, Attn: Hudson, CO MPO Relocation, PO BOX 27497, Greensboro, NC 27498-1103.”

e Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

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thepark.com for more information and to apply. e deadline for booth applications is Aug. 15.   is one-day festival brings together talented artists, live performances, interactive activities, and a vibrant artist market.

For more information, contact Communications & Engagement Director Kristen Chernosky at 303-655-2146 or kchernosky@ brightonco.gov.

Blessings in a Bag

Fort Lupton’s Backpack Program helps schoolchildren in need with a backpack of healthy food. It’s an all-volunteer program and needs volunteers. If interested in volunteering or donating, call 303-718-4440.

City committees need members

Fort Lupton is looking for several community-minded individuals to ll openings on several boards that advise the City Council and help run city programs.

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.

Silver Sneakers

Silver Sneaker Yoga is available three times per week, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 to 9:45 a.m. and from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the Fort Lupton Recreation Center, 203 S. Harrison Ave.

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.

e Cemetery Committee, Parks and Recreation Committee, Golf Committee, the Library Board, Public Safety Committee and the Senior Advisory Committee have openings. e openings consist of a two-year term running through the end of 2024. If you or anyone you know is interested in serving on a committee, please complete a committee application at https://www.fortluptonco. gov/966/I-Want-To-Apply-for-aCommittee on the city’s website.

Help for vets

More information can be found here- https://www.fortluptonco. gov/1240/Water-Meter-Replacement-Program.

Acts of Connection seeks to lessen loneliness

Weld County and North Range Behavioral Health are working to target social isolation and build personal connections throughout the county with the Acts of Connection Initiative.

According to the group, four of ve adults younger than 24 and seniors older than 66 all reported feeling lonely at some point.

e Fort Lupton Public Library hosts a simple pancake breakfast on the last Saturday of each month in the library’s community rooms. is month’s pancake breakfast runs from 9:30-10:30 a.m. May 31.

e library is located at 370 S. Rollie Ave.

Volunteers needed

Quali ed Listeners, a veteran and family resource hub serving northern Colorado and southern Wyoming, needs volunteers to drive veterans to and from appointments, run errands for veterans who cannot get out, provide handyman services, help administer veteran and family resource guide inventory in local libraries and veterans to be trained to become quali ed listeners. Visit quali edlisteners.org/volunteerapp and ll out the form or call 720-600-0860.

e campaign encourages everyone to nd ways to connect with others, build relationships, and promote a stronger sense of well-being and a culture of connection for all.

e group has sponsored a website at https://actsofconnectionweld.org/ to survey members of each group, o er some tips to help and take pledges to connect to the community and connect with other members of the community.

Visit the e ort’s website at https://actsofconnectionweld. org/ for more information.

Quali ed Listeners, a veteran and family resource hub serving northern Colorado and southern Wyoming, has several power chairs, scooters, and electric wheelchairs available.

e VA o ers urgent care services to eligible veterans at VA medical facilities or several in-network urgent care clinics that are closer to home.

To nd the closest facility to you, visit www.va.gov/ nd-locations or call 720-600-0860.

Quali ed 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 quali ed listeners.

Donation time

e Fort Lupton Food & Clothing Bank is asking for donations of canned fruits and nuts, varieties of dry pasta and pasta dinners, peanut butter and canned meat such as tuna (including the pouches).

Water aerobics

e city’s water aerobics class meets from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays and ursdays at the Fort Lupton Recreation Center, 203 S. Harrison Ave. Call 303-857-4200.

Community Reach Center launches “warm line”

Community Reach Center is offering a warm line (303-280-6602) for those who want to talk to mental-health professionals about anxiety, lack of sleep and strained relationships, among other topics. e professionals can facilitate referrals to other programs for assistance.

Brighton Art in the Park seeks local artists

e line is not for crisis intervention. ose feeling unsafe or suicidal should call Colorado Crisis Services (1-844-493-8255) or text 38255 or visit the Behavioral Urgent Care Center, 2551 W. 84th Ave., Westminster.

Brighton’s community intake location is at 1850 E. Egbert St., on the second oor. It’s open from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesdays.

Other potential donations could include chicken, Vienna sausages, spam and salmon. e bank also needs personal items, such as toiletries and baby needs.

Legal advice

e event is combined with the library’s weekly reading program, so families can enjoy a good meal while listening to popular cult classic children’s stories that nev-

e City of Brighton will host its annual Art in the Park festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at Carmichael Park, 650 Southern St.

ose artists interested in showcasing and selling their artwork can visit www.brightonartin-

Drop o donations at the food and clothing bank’s back door, 421 Denver Ave., on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Call 303-857-1096.

Free short-term radon test kits

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

e Access to Justice Committee hosts a free, legal self-help clinic from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on the rst Tuesday of every month. e program is for customers without legal representation who need help navigating through legal issues.

Volunteer attorneys are available to discuss family law, civil litigation, property, and probate law. Call 303-405-3298 and ask for a Legal Self-Help Clinic at least 24 hours before.

Looks like a bike, rides like a scooter

Lime rolls a new Glider onto Denver streets

BY ANDREW KENNEY DENVERITE

What do you call something that looks like a bike but rides like a scooter? A scicycle? A booter?

Whatever you want to call it, its o cial name is the LimeGlider, and it’s the latest rentable micromobility vehicle to hit Denver’s streets.

Lime, the dockless vehicle giant, deployed about 250 of its newest wheeled contraptions on May 14. e LimeGlider looks like a bike, with two spoked wheels and a seat.

But instead of pedals, it has a throttle, and it’s smaller than the company’s ebikes.

“It sort of behaves like a seated scooter, but I think for use cases, it’s more similar to a bicycle, right?” said Zach Williams, senior director of government relations for Lime in Colorado.

An ‘inclusive vehicle’ e company is positioning them as its “most inclusive vehicle to date.” Its wheels are signi cantly larger than a scooter’s, which makes it better able to handle curbs and obstacles. At the same time, its lower pro le could make it easier to mount and less intimidating than the company’s e-bikes, Williams said. e Glider was in development for several years, with the design process focused in large part on women and older riders, who may nd it uncomfortable to

swing their legs onto a taller bike, Williams said.

“It’s a lower vehicle with a much lower center of gravity. Your feet on the running boards are pretty close to the ground, and so it feels really stable, really easy to plant your feet on the ground. I think it’ll be really attractive for more novice riders, many of whom gravitate to standing

scooters,” Williams said. e vehicle is designed for longer trips across town, while a scooter is most useful for traveling a mile or so, Williams said. Lime deployed the vehicles in small tests last year. One early reviewer called them a “sit-down scooter,” which is, sadly, probably better than “booter.” (Ed. note: Could not disagree more.) e city

will classify the new vehicle as a bike, but it will track it as a distinct category.

A writer for Wired said they “felt nimbler and easier to maneuver” compared to Lime’s bikes. Another reviewer was impressed “by the feeling of stability.”

e Gliders also have a sizable basket, a seat cushion and a place to mount a phone. Lime currently operates about 5,000 vehicles around the city, of which 4,500 are scooters and the remainder are bikes, according to the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure.

e Gliders made their full debut in Seattle several days ago, with Denver’s eet close behind. ey’ll show up rst in the central city, but riders can take them anywhere in the local service area. e vehicles will soon appear in the Lime app as a third option alongside e-bikes

e rollout comes as city leaders are considering new regulations for the city’s dockless mobility eets, which are run by

“I wouldn’t say the political situation necessarily [was a motivating factor], but I do think it is a signal of how committed we are to Denver,” Williams said. He added that Lime chose Denver for the early deployment because it is one of the company’s strongest markets.

e Glider was developed by Lime and is fairly distinct from the rest of the scooter market, though it does resemble some seated cooters like the Veo Cosmo. is story is from Denverite, a Denver news site. Used by permission. For more, and to support Denverite, visit denverite. com.

A woman rides a LimeGlider. COURTESY OF LIME

BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

With a baton in my hand, I stood in front of the judge with a big performance smile on my face and prepared myself to march 32 steps in a square. e music started. And as I began my routine, the 7-year-old me accidentally ung my baton at the judge, hitting her.  With mixed emotions, I ran as quickly as I could to grab my baton, went back to my spot and began to march. e music had ended, but I completed the last 11 steps and struck a pose.

Shockingly, I received rst place in that competition.

But my mom brought me up to the judge to ask why I was given rst place. e judge said I had good technique.  Still, I dropped my baton when no one else in my category did. So I ended up giving my rst-place trophy to the girl who got second place.  at moment not only taught me the importance of practice and consistency, it also taught me about sportsmanship and being the best athlete I can be — on and o the oor.

When I tell someone that I have been baton twirling all my life, there are always a couple of common phrases that I hear: “Oh! My mom used to do that,” or, “Isn’t that the thing where you spin a stick?”

While my mom’s background in baton twirling is the reason I got into it, it is much more than just “spinning a stick.” For me — and many others —

it has been something that has not only kept me active, but has allowed me to travel, have once-in-a-lifetime opportunities and create lasting and meaningful relationships.

My mom used to teach baton twirling, and she would have to do it with me on her hip. e only way she got me to go away was if I had my own baton. Some might say she forced it onto me, but I believe that I was destined to do it.

Having been entangled in twirling for over two decades, it has been fascinating to see how it has evolved.

Misconceptions about baton twirling

Baton twirling is not just waiving or throwing a baton in the air — it is an intricate skill that takes hours of practice and dedication. e coordination and multitasking that is involved in this activity is like the ultimate rubbing your stomach and tapping your head.

However, there are some misconceptions about the sport that the general public might have.

Depending on what you have seen when it comes to baton twirling, a common image people associate with twirling is the majorette on a football eld. While twirlers do wear costumes, put on makeup and perform on football elds, the skill level and opportunities to perform — and compete — has only grown.

It’s also a misconception that baton twirling is something only girls do.

In the United States and in dozens

of other countries, boys and men can also be seen performing at football games, but they have also represented baton twirling on stage at festivals, in tv commercials and even on ”America’s Got Talent.”

Baton twirling is still an active and thriving sport throughout the entire country. Yes, I said sport. Growing up, there was always debate on whether or not baton twirling is a sport.

Baton twirling is a sport

In the twirling community, we often say that baton twirlers have a lot of the same skills and qualities as other athletes. For example, the exibility and strength of a gymnast, the eye-hand coordination of a basketball or baseball player, the speed of a sprinter and the endurance of a long-distance runner.

ere is no singular de nition of what a sport is, however, various dictionaries describe a sport using similar language. According to the Oxford dictionary, a sport is “an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment.” Cambridge dictionary denes a sport as “a game, competition or activity needing physical e ort and skill that is played or done according to rules for enjoyment and/or as a job.”  Both de nitions state that a sport is an activity that involves skill and physical e ort.

Left photo:

I competed in the freestyle event for eight years and performed my last routine in 2018. PHOTO BY MORGAN SLAGLE

Middle photos: Me embracing my students after performing in competitions. COURTESY OF HALEY LENA

Right photo: I had the chance to twirl with fire batons at many of my high school bonfires during homecoming week. COURTESY OF HALEY LENA SEE TWIRLING, P15

Middle Left: In 2024, I choreographed a three-minute team routine with six of my students, and they placed second at the national competition that year. COURTESY OF

Hannah

at a regional championships

TWIRLING

e sport of twirling is based around a baton, which is a metal shaft with two rubber ends, one bigger than the other. With a balance point in the middle of the baton, the larger end provides the momentum needed to create revolution and accomplish ips and large aerials. e uneven weight distribution also allows the twirler to control the speed and direction that the baton moves.

Let’s quickly break down one of the most basic twirls: a thumb ip. is skill is the backbone to everything else that we do.

Holding the middle of the baton, the twirler rotates their hand clockwise and rolls the baton partially over their thumb before pushing it up into the air.

Using this skill, twirlers can make the baton do ips from one hand to another, behind their head and toss the baton higher in the air to complete a spin, dance or acrobatic move underneath. ere are also a variety of catches, such as catching behind the back and under the leg.

Just like any other athlete, the sport comes with injuries. It’s not uncommon to see competitive twirlers with tape on their ngers, knees or ankles. I have had my fair share of broken noses, busted lips, sprains, concussions and pulled muscles.  e de nitions of a sport also state that the activity includes competition, and has rules. In twirling, some of these include competing in the appropriate age category, wearing speci c shoes and matching the level of di culty to a certain level.

Although I started out twirling for fun as a child — performing in dozens of parades, malls and senior living facilities — as I got older, I became enamored with watching highly-skilled and experienced twirlers compete.

Twirlers can compete, within appropriate skill and age level, in individual events, pairs, trios and in teams. Some individual events focus on how the twirler can combine dance and gymnastics with twirling, while other individual events include twirling multiple batons.

When I performed, my favorite individual event was called freestyle because you would perform to a song of your choice instead of the standardized music. Athletes must pass various levels of speci c skills in front of a judge to be able to compete in this event. Athletes are judged on the technique of the twirling as well as the

artistic expression.

It’s nerve-racking to be standing on the side of the competition oor getting ready to perform by yourself. But there’s an unmatched thrill that you feel when you catch your most dicult trick, and again when you hit the ending pose and the music fades out and the applause starts.

However, it’s the moments on the practice oor with my teammates that I cherish the most. Like freestyle, the team can twirl to a song of their choice, but the routines are judged on synchronization, artistic expression and exchanges.

It’s this event that introduced me to my closest friends, which I still have today. In all my years of twirling, it’s the team practices that I have the most fond memories of. ere was always some type of inside joke, a scary moment that would eventually become funny and just being able to have fun with your friends.

It’s a heartwarming feeling knowing I was always going to be supported.

Beyond the competition floor

For 15 years, I won multiple state, regional and national titles. I was the feature twirler for my high school, where I had the opportunity to twirl with re. I twirled down Main Street USA in Disney World and I have performed in front of sold-out stadiums at Metropolitan State University and University of Colorado Boulder.

Now I coach the next generation of twirlers. And the experiences above don’t compare to the pride that comes with being a coach and sharing the love of baton twirling with others.

I wasn’t expecting to ever become a coach. I can vividly recall the day my own coach invited me to help with baton classes. Nerves overtook me that day. But eight years later, getting to introduce students to the sport and watching them accomplish their goals is a feeling that is hard to describe.

I thought I had experienced a lot as an athlete, but once I became a coach, I began to see the unlimited opportunities available to my students. And it’s not all about competitions. ey have performed with lighted batons in numerous local parades — including the Parade of Lights — twirled down the streets of Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day and performed at the Indy 500.

Whether it’s teaching one-on-one lessons or group classes or watching my students perform, seeing them nd joy in a sport that I grew up loving is always a surreal moment.

For me, baton twirling is more than a sport. It’s more than a passion. It has allowed me to experience all of what life has to o er.

HALEY LENA Bottom Left:

Vandeventer competes

competition in the three baton event. PHOTO BY MORGAN SLAGLE

Top Left: Alyssa Brewer performing in Ireland in 2022. PHOTOS BY HALEY LENA

In 2023, about 20 twirlers from across the state of Colorado came together to perform in the Denver Parade of Lights. PHOTO BY HALEY LENA

Twirling my first baton outside at the age of 2. COURTESY OF HALEY LENA

Clear Creek High runner breaks 32-year record

Ocean Caplan-Holdgrafer makes Golddigger history

BY JOHN RENFROW JOHN@COTLN.ORG

Last fall, Clear Creek High School enjoyed a decorated cross country season. e boys won the Mile High League title for the rst time since 2011 and nished third at regionals, while the girls nished fourth.

Rebecca McCarthy, the head cross country coach, said then that senior Ocean Caplan-Holdgrafer was on the cusp of making history for the Golddiggers.

“He’s our school’s fastest runner since (the early 1990s), and he’s within seconds of breaking the school record,” McCarthy said. “He’s one of the top-ranked runners in the state.”

He would prove her right at the track and eld state championships this spring.

Caplan-Holdgrafer nished 13th in the 2A boys 1600-meter (essentially one mile) race. His time of 4:37.92 (four minutes, 37.92 seconds) beat a 32-year-old record held by former Golddigger Christopher Jacquin, who nished the mile in 4:39 in 1993.

all-time mile time by finishing the 1600-meter event in four minutes, 37.92 seconds. beating a record from 1993.

“I’ve always wanted to break a record,” Caplan-Holdgrafer said. “I’ve trained for it all of these years, and, yeah, it was denitely a goal for me to break at least one over the track season.”

Head Track Coach Ben Mahoney credits Caplan-Holdgrafer for putting a spotlight on the program as a major success story for the Golddiggers.

“It means that we actually are building a pretty good program here,” Mahoney said. “It enables us to use him as a goal for everyone else to get to. He kind of gets to be the new face of the cross country and track team as a distance runner who was able to break all these boundaries and push past what he was capable of doing to do something awesome with this.”

Caplan-Holdgrafer said he plans to focus on his academics in college. He’ll attend Red Rocks Community College for two years before transferring to the Colorado School of Mines to study chemical engineering.

But his impact on Clear Creek will now grace the running history books. e school has also had a big impact on him, he said; one that will last.

said breaking the record was certainly one of his favorite memories from his senior year.

But it was really his teammates and coaches that made the season special.

“It was also nice to just spend some -

nal time with my coaches and my team. ey’re both amazing and great supporters,” he said, adding that Clear Creek is an optimal place to thrive as a runner. “I think it’s just because everyone is really friendly. In running, there are no big egos or anything that you can sometimes nd in other sports.”

“My best friends are both on the cross country team,” Caplan-Holdgrafer said. “ e coaches are amazing people. I’m friends with both of them. I think it’s just a peaceful environment ... So, when you’re a bunch of people running together, it’s really nice, and you become close.”

Now, Caplan-Holdgrafer’s time is the one to beat, inspiring Golddigger runners as a target for years to come.

“Hopefully, it inspires everybody else to step up a little bit more to try to beat that record, if not to match it and beat other records as well,” Mahoney said.

Fort Lupton High School athletes sign to play college sports

BY STEVE SMITH SPECIAL TO COLORADO TRUST FOR LOCAL NEWS

Fort Lupton High School celebrated the accomplishments of three of its athletes during a letter-of-intent signing ceremony earlier this month.

Two of the signees — Roberto Ortiz and Christopher Galicia — are attending Otero Junior College to continue wrestling in La Junta.

Christopher Galicia

Galicia, a 165-pounder, nished with a mark of 47-11 this season, according to trackwrestling.com. He took third place in the regional tournament and was one of seven to qualify for the state meet at Ball Arena in downtown Denver.

Galicia was runner-up in his weight class at state. He pinned one opponent and won two other matches by decision.

Roberto Ortiz

Ortiz, who competed at 126 pounds for the Bluedevils, nished 41-20.

He lost in the consolation semi nal round at this year’s regional tournament and did not qualify for the state tournament.

He won 21 of 34 matches a season ago, according to trackwrestling.com.

Jovonni Carleton

Jovonni Carleton is o to Adams State University to play football.

He is an honorable-mention All-State

selection through the Colorado High School Activities Association and MaxPreps. He recorded 30 tackles, an average of 3.8 per contest this season, ose numbers also included a sack for lost yardage. Carleton also ran track for Fort Lupton. He nished eighth in the shot put (33 feet 9 ¼ inches) in last year’s Frontier League meet.

At the Spartan Spike meet a year ago, he nished 21st in the discus with a best effort of 79 feet even.

Clear Creek’s Ocean Caplan-Holdgrafer (middle) runs during the track and field state championships. He broke the school’s

COURTESY PHOTO

Family and friends gather as Fort Lupton’s Jovonni Carleton signs on the dotted line to play football at Adams State University. COURTESY PHOTO

Thu 5/29

Jeff and Paige: Lafayette Library Summer Reading Kickoff Concert @ 12pm Festival Plaza, 311 S Public Rd, Lafayette

Tin Hearts

@ 5:30pm

Thornton Community Center, 2211 Ep‐pinger Boulevard, Thornton. jseelig@ anythinklibraries.org, 303-405-3234

Eric Golden: Hesters

@ 6pm

Tenia Nelson @ 7:30pm

Northglenn Arts, Parsons Theatre, Northglenn

Birding Adventure Camp

@ 9am / $340

Jun 2nd - Jun 6th

Bird Conservancy's Environmental Learning Center, 14500 Lark Bunting Lane, Brighton. 303-659-4348 ext. 53

Stroller and Stride June @ 9:15am

Jun 2nd - Jun 25th

Fort Lupton Recreation & Parks Depart‐ment, 203 S Harrison, Fort Lupton. 303-8574200

Wildlife Wednesdays @ 9am

Standley Lake Regional Park & Wildlife Refuge, 11610 West 100th Avenue, Westminster. standleylake@westmin sterco.gov, 303-425-1097

Marcos Sacramento @ 8pm

Odde's Music Grill, 9975 Wadsworth Pkwy, Westminster

AGON

@ 6pm

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, 2907 Huron St, Denver

Tyler Preston: Justin, Asher, Ryan, and Owen's Graduation Party

@ 6:30pm Private Event, Denver

Big Sad 1900 @ 7pm

Marquis Theater, 2009 Larimer St, Denver

Alonzo Demetrius: with Sasha Berliner @ 9pm

Dazzle Denver, 1080 14th Street, Denver

Sat 5/31

Singing bowls May

@ 3pm

Fort Lupton Recreation & Parks Depart‐ment, 203 S Harrison, Fort Lupton. 303-8574200

Lunchtime Artist Series - Mark Oblinger Trio @ 11:30am

Whole Foods Market, 1701 Wewatta St, Denver Gallery on the Go @ 12:30pm

Jun 2nd - Jun 5th

Bison Ridge Recreation Center, 13905 E. 112th Avenue, Commerce City. 303-289-3760

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Sun 6/01

Colorado 13er (Half Marathon/10k/5k)

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Mon 6/02

Skyhawks Basketball Camp Bison Ridge @ 9am Jun 2nd - Jun 6th

Bison Ridge Recreation Center, 13905 E. 112th Avenue, Commerce City. 303-289-3760

Brett Hendrix: The Stillery Westminster @ 5pm

The Stillery, 10633 Westminster Blvd #900, Westminster

Tue 6/03

Pickleball Lessons Adult @ 1pm

Jun 3rd - Jun 19th

Fort Lupton Recreation & Parks Depart‐ment, 203 S Harrison, Fort Lupton. 303-8574200

Taekwondo (Session 1: Tue/Thur) @ 6:30pm

Jun 3rd - Jul 10th

Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, 6060 E. Park‐way Dr., Commerce City. 303-289-3760

Wed 6/04

Loteria 6/5 @ 4pm

Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, 6060 E. Park‐way Dr., Commerce City. 303-289-3760

AEW Fyter Fest @ 5:30pm Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop Street, Denver

The Barmen Mile @ 7pm / Free Colorado Tap House 14982 W 69th Ave., Arvada

Thu 6/05

Female First Responder- CPR @ 9am Offsite, 6060 E Parkway Drive, Commerce City. 303-289-3760

Restorative Yoga June 5 @ 7pm Jun 5th - Jun 26th

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Warren Tech grads chart courses in aviation

For three graduating seniors at Je co Public Schools’ Warren Tech, high school wasn’t just about nishing assignments and earning credits. ey spent their time logging simulated ight hours, learning the ins and outs of aviation and aircraft maintenance technology, designing aerospace components and gearing up for careers in aviation and aerospace.

Kora Redenbarger, Michael Metzger and Keegan McCray are among the 2025 graduates of the district’s career and technical education campus.

Each has completed a specialized pathway in elds ranging from aviation management to aircraft maintenance, advanced 3D printing and business administration.

“It’s (Warren Tech) a program that gives students real-world exposure and real opportunities,” said Sophia Rodriguez, instructional coach for Warren Tech’s science and aerospace programs. “ ese kids are not just preparing for college. ey’re preparing for careers in high-demand industries.”

From airport operations to aviation management

For Redenbarger, the path to aviation management began with a fascination for how airports function. After interning at Denver International Airport, she discovered a passion for operations and logistics.

Redenbarger, who is hard of hearing in one ear, said she found con dence in the program’s supportive environment. She described learning to adapt in noisy cockpit simulations and emphasized the importance of her customized headset.

Another pivotal moment came during a dinner with two professional pilots. “Just hearing everyone’s progress and their paths — it was really motivating,” Redenbarger said. “ at was when I realized this is totally what I want to do.”

Outside of class, she plays the tuba in the Front Range Youth Symphony and her home school’s marching band.

She will attend Western Michigan University to study aviation management and operations, with hopes of one day returning to DIA in a leadership role.

Taking o with business and a pilot’s license

Metzger, a recent recipient of his private pilot’s license, pursued a dual pathway in business administration and aviation technology. He completed his ight hours at Centennial Airport and trained on ight simulators that replicate the exact plane he ies.

“It was a huge help to have the simulators,” he said. “ ey prepared me for the real thing.”

Metzger said the class gave him the foundational knowledge to pass the FAA’s written knowledge test and the con dence to y solo.

“It was weird at rst,” he said. “Just being able to walk out, get in the plane and take o . It felt surreal.”

He has already taken friends and family on ights around the Denver area, including sightseeing trips over the city.

Metzger plans to attend Auburn University and continue ying while pursuing a degree in aviation. He said the combina-

PHOTOS BY SUZIE GLASSMAN

tion of hands-on learning and academic rigor helped him feel ready for the next step.

Hands-on learning takes flight McCray found his calling in Warren Tech’s Aircraft Maintenance Technology and Advanced 3D Printing programs. A Lakewood native, McCray said he struggled in a traditional high school setting and was drawn to the program’s focus on applied learning.

“I liked being able to take things apart and x them,” he said. “I learn best by doing, and this program really clicked for me.”

His projects included designing VR goggle components for the Lakewood SWAT team’s drone program and presenting a 3D printing design at NASA HUNCH, a national high school program for students interested in contributing to aerospace innovation.

His team’s project, a mini glove box simulating astronaut glove conditions, earned him the chance to present in Houston.

McCray also works at a local youth makerspace teaching 3D modeling and printing to younger students, and said he enjoys passing along what he’s learned.

“I’ve been into 3D printing since I was 10,” he said. “And now I get to help kids get excited about it, too.”

He will attend Kansas State University to study aviation maintenance management and said he hopes to eventually return to Colorado to work for a major airline like United at DenverInternational Airport.

Preparing students for takeo

Rodriguez explained that Warren Tech’s aviation-related programs are among only a few in the country recognized by the Federal Aviation Administration.

“ ese are students who will enter college with experience most freshmen don’t have,” said Rodriguez. “ ey understand the industry, they’ve worked with professionals and they’ve had access to equipment that mirrors what they’ll encounter in their careers.”

Rodriguez said that one of the program’s strengths is its ability to connect classroom learning to real-world applications.

“Our students see the relevance in what they’re learning,” she said. “ ey see how it ts into the bigger picture.”

She also emphasized the a ordability of early credentialing opportunities.

“ ey’re not spending thousands of dollars that they would have to pay for training elsewhere. ey get that training here in school,” Rodriguez said. “And we’re talking about certi cations that would cost tens of thousands.”

Students in Warren Tech’s aviation programs can graduate with FAA sign-o s to pursue certi cations like the airframe license, and they can prepare for the FAA’s Part 107 exam, which certi es them as commercial drone operators.

“It’s a fraction of the cost,” she said, “and it gives them a serious head start.”

As they graduate and head into the next phase of their education, Redenbarger, Metzger and McCray leave Warren Tech with skills, certi cations and a sense of direction.

“It’s been really empowering,” Redenbarger said. “I’m excited to see where it takes me.”

Warren Tech seniors Michael Metzger, Keegan McCray and Kora Redenbarger stand inside the aviation hangar where they spent the past year (or two) preparing for careers in aerospace and aviation.

Keegan McCray, who studied Aircraft Maintenance Technology and Advanced 3D Printing, poses with one of the planes he worked on at Warren Tech’s south campus aviation facility.

1. ART: Where is the Prado Museum located?

2. GEOGRAPHY: What is the only country that the Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn pass through?

3. LANGUAGE: What does the Latin phrase “tempus fugit” mean?

4. MATH: What is another name for the division sign?

5. MUSIC: How long did it take singer Bob Dylan to write the big hit “Blowin’ in the Wind”?

6. ANIMAL KINGDOM: How many times on average does a ruby-throated hummingbird ap its wings in one second?

7. MOVIES: Which movie features the line, “Keep the change, ya lthy animal”?

8. LITERATURE: Which novel features four children named Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy?

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9. TELEVISION: What is Joey’s famous line in the sitcom “Friends”?

10. ANATOMY: What is a common name for the pinna in human anatomy?

Answers

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2. Brazil.

3. Time es.

4. Obelus.

5. 10 minutes, according to Dylan.

6. About 50 times.

7. “Home Alone.”

8. “ e Lion, e Witch and the Wardrobe.”

9. “How you doin’?”

10. Outer ear.

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2025DR30321 DILCIA MARTINEZ MARQUEZ VS KEVIN ORTIZ PEREIRA

ALANA PERCY

Clerk of the Combined Court

Date: May 20, 2025

By: Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. BSB3883

First Publication: May 29, 2025

Last Publication: May 29, 2025 Publisher: Brighton Standard

MENT TO THE 2025 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF BRIGHTON AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON CITY COUNCIL ON TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2025, AT 6:00 P.M. AT THE CITY HALL BUILDING, 500 SOUTH 4TH AVENUE, BRIGHTON, COLORADO. THE AMENDMENT TO THE 2025 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON IS ON FILE IN THE CITY OF BRIGHTON CITY CLERK’S OFFICE AT THE CITY HALL BUILDING. ANY INTERESTED CITIZEN MAY INSPECT THE AMENDMENT DURING NORMAL OFFICE HOURS OF 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. IT IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE WWW.BRIGHTONCO.GOV. ANY CITIZEN MAY APPEAR AT THE PUBLIC MEETING AND WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON SAID BUDGET AMENDMENT IF THEY SO DESIRE. ANY CITIZEN MAY FILE ANY WRITTEN OBJECTIONS TO THE PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENT AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO THE FINAL ADOPTION OF THE AMENDMENT.

BY: KATHRYN MORTENSEN

BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MANAGER CITY OF BRIGHTON

Legal Notice No. BSB3888

First Publication: May 29, 2025

Last Publication: May 29, 2025

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, Colorado 80601

Pl i i D

Defendants: ANTHONY ALBO, et al.

Case No.: 2023CV030408

Division: W

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

BY VIRTUE OF an Amended Writ of Execution issued by the District Court of Adams County and State of Colorado, and to me directed, whereby I am commanded to make the sum of $54,346.19 dollars and costs of suit, the amount of a certain Judgment recently obtained against Your Choice Wheel & Tire, LLC, and in favor of 7160 Irving Street, LLC out of the business property of Your Choice Wheel & Tire, LLC. I have levied on the following property, to-wit:

Equipment: Quantity

1. Next Gen Tire Changer; Model R980XR; Serial No: 17289-001-035 (1)

2. Ranger Tire Balancer; Model DST2420; Serial No. 17284-001-015 (1)

3.Display Wheel (3)

4.Display Racks for Wheels

5.Floor Rug (4)

6.Cork Board (1)

7.Tire Iron with Lug Nuts & Tire Weights

8.Small Extension Cord (1) 9. Long Air Hose (2) 10. Short Air Hose (1) 11. Tire Computer (not functioning - appears broken) (1)

12.Water Hose (1) Inventory (Rims/Wheels):

1. Avati AV11 22155MBF; Matte Black Machined Face; 22 x 10.5 AV1122155MBF (2)

Notice is hereby given that the City of Brighton has approved the

Improvement Permit for

Ave, which is generally located to the south of Skeel St., east of S. 4th Ave., west of S. 5th Ave., and to the north of Mather St.

The approval is for playground improvements. The property is located in the northern quarter of Section 7, Township 1 South, Range 66 West, of the Sixth Principal Meridian, City of Brighton, County of Adams, State of Colorado.

The approval of this application on May 19, 2025, completes the City’s acceptance of the Site Improvement Permit and creates a vested property right.

Further information may be obtained from the City of Brighton Planning Division by calling (303) 655-2072.

Legal Notice No. BSB3879

First Publication: May 29, 2025

Last Publication: May 29, 2025 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

NOTICE OF BUDGET

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE RESIDENTS AND TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON THAT THE BRIGHTON CITY COUNCIL WILL CONSIDER AN AMEND-

at 7160 Irving Street, Westminster, Colorado, in the County of Adams, State of Colorado.

NOTICE: THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED UPON MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. DATED this 25th day of April 2025.

G R. S Sheri o dams ounty

Colorado

By athy Grosshans Deputy Sheri

Legal Notice No. BSB3845

First Publication: May 8, 2025

Last Publication: May 29, 2025

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO

Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton, CO 80601

Plaintiff: BALBOA PARK HOMES ASSOT a olorado non-pro t corporation

Defendants: VELVETINA MEYER; FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; ALEX VILLAGRAN, AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE AND TREASURER FOR ADAMS COUNTY; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION

ttorneys or lainti

WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, LLP

Wendy E. Weigler #28419

Address: 350 Indiana Street, Suite 450 Golden, CO 80401

Phone Number: (303) 863-1870 wweigler@wlpplaw.com

Case Number: 2023CV031446

SHERIFF’S AMENDED COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM

Under a Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure entered on February 10, 2024, in the abovecaptioned action, I am ordered to sell certain real property as follows:

Original Lienee Velvetina Meyer

Original Lienor

Balboa Park Homes Association

Current Holder of the evidence of debt Balboa Park Homes Association

Date of Lien being foreclosed

January 19, 2021

Date of Recording of Lien being foreclosed January 20, 2021 County of Recording Adams

Recording Information 2021000006250

Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness

$1,444.77

Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof

$33,950.01

Amount of Judgment entered February 10, 2024

$21,532.12

Description of property to be foreclosed: Lot 46B, Balboa Park, a Resubdivision of a Resubdivision of a part of Coronado Subdivision, Sixth Filing, County of Adams, State of Colorado.

2. RDR Twister RD/16 Red Machined Gloss Black; 20 x 12 RD16201206208-44GBMLTR RDROFFROAD.COM (4) 3. K9 K20 Black Red Mill; 20 x 8.5 K2028.551153574.1 GBRM K9WHEEL.COM (4) 4. Avat SA-3 2085 Matte Black Aluminum Inner; 5 x 120 W2016F021146JT(4) 5. IROC 6-22 Matte Black 22 x 9.5; C82229501S-418 (4) 6. 2 Crave ME.5 Gloss Black Mill Face; 18 x 8; ME5-1880kk35fgbmf (4) 7. Mayhem Tripwire 8110 Gloss Black Prism Red 20 x 9 8110-2936BTR18 mayhemwheels. com (4) 8. RDR Twister/RD 16 Gloss Black, Red Accents-Mill Spoke 20 x 9 9RD16209006208+OOGBMWTRM RDROFFROAD.COM (4) 9. Axe Zeus Gloss Black-Mill Accents/Letters; 20 x 10 Quick code 4002

Also known as: 2127 Coronado Parkway N., #B, Denver, CO 80229.

THE PROPERTY TO BE FORECLOSED AND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN.

THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The covenants o lainti have been violated as follows: failure to make payments on said indebtedness when the same were due and owing.

NOTICE OF SALE

THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 9:00 o’clock A.M., on June 5th, 2025 at the dams ounty Sheri s ce located at 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a erti cate o urchase all as provided by law. Bidders are re uired to have cash or certi ed funds to cover the highest bid by noon on the day of the sale.

Date of Publication: May 29, 2025

Name of Publication: Brighton Standard Blade NOTICE OF RIGHTS

YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO Date: May 19, 2025. COLORADO LAW AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF THE STATUTES WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS ARE ATTACHED HERETO.

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE PURSUANT TO §38-38-104, C.R.S., SHALL BE FILED WITH THE OFFICER AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED.

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED.

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO §38-38-302, C.R.S., SHALL BE FILED WITH THE OFFICER NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE, EXCEPT THAT, IF THE PERSON IS DEEMED AN ALTERNATE LIENOR PURSUANT TO §38-38-305.5, C.R.S. AND THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED IS A UNIT ASSOCIATION LIEN, THE ALTERNATE LIENOR HAS THIRTY (30) DAYS TO FILE THE NOTICE WITH THE OFFICER OF THE ALTERNATE LIENOR’S INTENT TO REDEEM.

IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN C.R.S. 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN C.R.S. 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL AT THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LAW, RALPH L. CARR JUDICIAL BUILDING, 1300 BROADWAY, 10TH FLOOR, DENVER, CO 80203, 720-508-6000; THE CFPB, HTTP://WWW. CONSUMERFINANCE.GOV/COMPLAINT/; CFPB, PO BOX 2900, CLINTON IA 527332900 (855) 411-2372 OR BOTH, BUT THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS.

The name, address and telephone number of each of the attorneys representing the holder of the evidence of the debt is as follows: Wendy E. Weigler #28419 inzenbur e urvis ayne 350 Indiana Street, Suite 450 Golden, CO 80401 303-863-1870

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Dated May 19, 2025

By: Gene R. Claps dams ounty Sheri Adams County, Colorado

Statutes attached: §§38-37-108, 38-38-103, 38-38-104, 38-38-301, 38-38-302, 38-38304, 38-38-305, and 38-38-306, C.R.S., as amended.

Legal Notice No. BSB3880 First Publication: May 29, 2025 Last Publication: May 29, 2025 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Misc. Private Legals

Public Notice BEFORE THE ENERGY AND CARBON MANAGEMENT COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE MATTER OF THE PAYMENT OF PROCEEDS FROM THE PRODUCTION OF OIL AND GAS AS ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 34-60-118.5, C.R.S., NIOBRARA, FORT HAYS, CODELL, AND CARLILE FORMATIONS, WATTENBERG FIELD, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO

CAUSE NO. 1 DOCKET NO. 250500084 TYPE: PAYMENT OF PROCEEDS NOTICE OF HEARING

Blac well ner y ( ayee ) led a orm 38, Payment of Proceeds Hearing Request (Form 38) pursuant to Rule 503.g.(5) and C.R.S. § 34-60-118.5, for an order awarding payment of proceeds and interest due to Payees for production attributable to the below-described Wells, which are operated by PDC Energy, Inc. (Operator No. 69175) (“Payor”) and located in Adams County, Colorado. This Notice was sent to you because the Applicant believes you may own oil or gas (“mineral”) interests in the ells identi ed below and or are responsible for making payments to the owners of mineral interests.

WELLS Gus LD #34-363 HC (API No. 05-001-10513)

Gus LD #34-366 HC (API No. 05-001-10506)

DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION OF HEARING (Subject to change)

The assi ned Hearin cer will hold a hearing only on the above-referenced docket number at the following date, time, and location:

Date:July 30, 2025

Time:9:00 a.m.

Location: Virtual Hearing with Remote Access via Zoom

To participate virtually navigate to https:// ecmc.state.co.us/#/home and

“Rules.” Please note that, under Commission Rule 510.l, the deadline for petitions may only be continued for good cause, even if the hearing is continued beyond the date that is stated above. Pursuant to Commission Rule 507, if you do not le a proper petition the Hearin cer will not now that you wish to ormally participate in this matter and the date and time of the hearing may change without additional notice to you. arties wishin to le a petition must register online at https://oitco.hylandcloud.com/DNRCOGExternalAccess/Account/Login.aspx and select “Request Access to Site.” Please refer to our “eFiling Users Guidebook” at https://ecmc. state.co.us/documents/reg/Hearings/External lin SystemGuideboo 202 . pdf for more information. Under Commission Rule 508 i no petition is led the pplication may be approved administratively without a formal hearing. ny ected erson who les a petition must be able to participate in a virtual prehearing conference during the week of June 30, 2025, if a virtual prehearing conference is requested by the Applicant or by any person who has led a petition.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For more information, you may review the Application, which was sent to you with this Notice. You may also contact the Applicant at the phone number or email address listed below.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if any party requires special accommodations as a result of a disability for this hearing, please contact Margaret Humecki at Dnr_ECMC_Hearings_Unit@state.co.us, prior to the hearing and arrangements will be made.

Minor/Respondent. ttorneys or lainti Shannon McLeod, #52758 Matlin Injury Law 26 W. Dry Creek Cir. Ste. 600 Littleton, CO 80120 Phone Number: (720) 464-3600 Fax Number: (720) 464-3006 E-Mail: shannon@matlininjurylaw.com

PUBLIC NOTICES

Esq. Glatstein & O’Brien, LLP 2696 S. Colorado Blvd., Ste 350 Denver, Colorado 80222

Legal Notice No. BSB3871

First Publication: May 22, 2025

Last Publication: June 5, 2025

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of CORDELIA ROSE MORAN AKA CORDELIA R. MORAN, Deceased Case Number: 2025 PR 30137

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before September 24, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kenneth Lee Moran aka Kenneth Moran

Personal Representative 1115 W. Swallow Road, Unit 3 Fort Collins, CO 80526

Legal Notice No. BSB3873

First Publication: May 22, 2025

Last Publication: June 5, 2025

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mark Edward Petri, Deceased Case Number: 2025 PR 206

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before September 29, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael J Petri Personal Representative 48290 N Hiawatha Place Canton, SD 57013

Legal Notice No. BSB3881

First Publication: May 29, 2025

Last Publication: June 12, 2025

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

District Court, Adams County, State of Colorado

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

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

[Leslie Orr McWilliam’s paternal grandparents]

Crawford McWilliam, a/k/a Crawford McWilliam, Sr., Deceased; Elizabeth McWilliam, Deceased; [Leslie Orr McWilliam’s maternal grandparents]

Lewellyn Orr, Deceased; Eliza Jane Orr, Deceased; [Leslie Orr McWilliams’s father and mother]

Crawford McWilliam, a/k/a Crawford McWilliam, Jr., Deceased; Maggie B. McWilliams, a/k/a Maggie B. McWilliam, a/k/a Margaret B. McWilliam, Deceased; [Record title owner]

Leslie Orr McWilliam, Deceased; [Leslie Orr McWilliam’s paternal aunts and uncles]

Eliza Jane McWilliam, a/k/a Lizzie McWilliam, Deceased; Samuel McWilliam, Deceased; William Andrew McWilliam, Deceased; Mary Jane Crawford, Deceased; Thomas McWilliam, Deceased; John McWilliam, Deceased; Margaret Elizabeth Drake, Deceased;

[Leslie Orr McWilliam’s maternal aunts and uncles]

Foster A. Orr, Deceased; Mary Elizabeth Parker, Deceased; Martha A. Orr, Deceased; Edwin Elsworth Orr, Deceased; [Leslie Orr McWilliam’s cousins, their spouses, and their heirs or devisees]

Jennie McWilliam, Deceased; Elizabeth Morris, Deceased; Glenn James Morris, Deceased; Hettie A. Conner, Deceased; Clyde C. Conner, Deceased;

Bertha M. Giles, Deceased; Marion Wayne Giles, Deceased; Aven Crawford McWilliam, Deceased; Learah D. McWilliam, Deceased; James Crawford McWilliam, Deceased; Chester Ray McWilliam, Deceased; Eleanor Ollie Ross, Deceased; Elmer Dewey Ross, Deceased; Robert Samuel Ross, Deceased; Bertha M. Ross, Deceased; Lois Irene Ross, Deceased; Renee Ross Vetter, Deceased; Cora Helen Bailey, Deceased; Lee H. Bailey, Deceased; William Lee Bailey, Deceased; and William Lee Bailey, Jr., Deceased

Attorney: Aaron D. Bieber CO Bar 41983

The aw ces o aron D. Bieber

Sugar Land, TX 77479 (713) 899-3893

aaron@aaronbieberlaw.com

Case Number: 2025PR30317

Division: T1

NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION TO INTERESTED PERSONS AND OWNERS BY DESCENT OR SUCCESSION PURSUANT TO § 15-12-1303, C.R.S.

To all interested persons and owners by descent or succession:

1.Robin First

2.Donald K. Vetter

3.Michele Cervantes

etition has been led alle in that the above Decedents died leaving an interest in the following property in Adams County, Colorado:

Township 1 South, Range 66 West, of the 6th P.M. Section 34: NW Containing 160.00 acres, more or less

The hearing on the Petition will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued:

Date: July 3, 2025

Time: 8:00 A.M.

Address: 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, Colorado 80601

The hearing will take approximately one day.

Note:

You must answer the petition on or before the hearin date and time speci ed above. Within the time required for answering the petition, all objections to the petition must be in writin led with the court and served on the petitioner and any re uired lin ee must be paid.

The hearing shall be limited to the petition, the ob ections timely led and the parties answering the petition in a timely manner. If the petition is not answered and no objections are led the court may enter a decree without a hearing.

Date: May 5, 2025

/s/ Adam Josephson

Signature of Party Giving Notice

Adam Josephson, Land Manager

Type name of Party Giving Notice

Phoenix Energy One, LLC 4643 South Ulster Street, Suite 1510 Denver, Colorado 80237

Legal Notice No. BSB3856

First Publication: May 15, 2025

Last Publication: May 29, 2025

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Melissa Dawn Randall, Deceased Case Number: 2025 PR 79

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before September 22, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Bertha Randall Cobb Personal Representative 712 Fulton Ave Brighton, CO 80601

Legal Notice No. BSB3867

First Publication: May 22, 2025

Last Publication: June 5, 2025

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Mary Lanor Taylor, a/k/a Lanor Taylor, Deceased Case Number: 2025 PR 30298

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before September 22, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kimberly A. Taylor

Personal Representative 15315 Gadsden Ct. Brighton, CO 80603

Legal Notice No. BSB3870

First Publication: May 22, 2025

Last Publication: June 5, 2025

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Name Changes

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on April 30, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been led with the dams ounty ourt.

The petition requests that the name of Anthony Vargas be changed to Anthony DeLaCruz Case No.: 25 C 0740

By:

Public

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Legal Notice No. BSB3882

First Publication: May 29, 2025 Last Publication: June 12, 2025

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on May 9, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been led with the dams ounty ourt.

The petition requests that the name of Leroy Minh Nhat Nguyen be changed to Anderson Minh Nhat Nguyen Case No.: 25 C 0794

By: Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. BSB3887

First Publication: May 29, 2025

Last Publication: June 12, 2025

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade ###

Fort Lupton Press Legals

District’s sole discretion. The District has the right, in its sole discretion, to reject any or all Applications and to waive any irregularities in any Application received. The District also has the right to modify or terminate this selection process or the Project any time in its sole discretion. Submitted Applications become the District’s property and will be considered public records within the meaning of the Colorado Open Records Act, unless a general contractor conspicuously labels the portion(s) o its pplication that it deems con dential and proprietary as on dential and roprietary and separates such materials from the rest of the Application. The general contractor is solely responsible for all costs incurred in preparing and submitting an Application.

Legal Notice No. FLP1289

First Publication: May 15, 2025

Last Publication: May 29, 2025

Publisher: Fort Lupton Press

u o s d e i le

Public Notice

Case No. 2024CV030982

District Court, Weld County, Colorado 901 9th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 (970) 475-2400

Pl i i Pe o e i es

Defendants: Andrey Grubbs; Estate of Kevin Grubbs; Adrianne Todman in her i l p i s e i e e of Housing and Urban Development; and i i e i i e i l p i as the Public Trustee of Weld County, Colorado.

ttorney or lainti Randall M. Chin #31149

Barrett Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Blvd., #700 Denver, CO 80204

Phone: 303-350-3711

Email: randallc@bdfgroup.com

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S):

You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the amended complaint led with the court in this action by lin with the cler o this court an answer or other response. You are required to le you answer or other response within 5 days after service of this summons upon you.

Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the amended complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.

you ail to le your answer or other response to the amended complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be entered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the amended complaint without further notice.

This is a C.R.C.P. 105 action for judicial foreclosure in real property regarding the following real property:

SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WELD AND STATE OF COLORADO DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

Lot 40, Block 1, Park View Estates, an addition to the Town of Frederick, County of Weld, State of Colorado, as per Plat recorded November 15, 1978 in Book 851 under Reception No. 177871, Weld County Records, County of Weld, State of Colorado.

known and numbered as 110 Maple Drive, Frederick, Colorado 80530.

Dated: April 22, 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District (“District”), a political subdivision of the State of Colorado, is soliciting general contractor request for proposal on the construction of the District’s Training & Maintenance Campus (“Project”). Only general contractors who have been approved through this RFP process will be eligible to bid on the Project.

Beginning 8:00 a.m. (MST) on Thursday May 15, 2025, the RFP application (“Application”) may be obtained by requesting a copy of the Application by email to Gary Cahill at the following email address: cahill@dunakilly. com. The subject line for the email must state: “Request for Proposal – Training & Maintenance Campus”.

All Applications must be received by the District on or before 4:00 p.m. (MST) on Thursday, May 22, 2025 (“Submission Deadline”). Applications received after the Submission Deadline will not be considered. Applications must be submitted by email to Gary Cahill at the following email address: cahill@dunakilly.com. The subject line for the email must state: “Request for Submission – Training & Maintenance Campus”.

Contractors are solely responsible for ensuring that their emailed Applications have been received by the District. The District will not search for emailed Applications that are not delivered or are delivered to “spam” or “junk” folders. Contractors may contact Gary Cahill at 720. 6.8 77 to con rm that their emailed Application has been received. Contractors preparing and submitting an Application do so solely at their own expense.

Each Application must conform and be responsive to the standard application form provided by the District. Any deviation from the standard application form or failure to provide the required information may be considered non-responsive and rounds or dis ualication and rejection of the Application in the

Barrett Frappier & Weisserman, LLP

/s/ Randall M. Chin Randall M. Chin # 31149 o e o Pl i i 00000010252989

Legal Notice No. FLP 6325

First Publication: May 8, 2025

Last Publication: June 5 2025 Publisher: Fort Lupton Press

Notice to Creditors

Public Notice

District Court, Weld County, Colorado 901 9th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631

In the Matter of the Estate of: Deborah Marie Cotton, aka Deborah Maria Craig, aka Deborah Maria Fisk, aka Deborah Marie Haakenson, aka Debby Cotton, Deceased

Attorney): Alex Konopasek Hulme, Woodbury & Ybarra, PLLC 10600 W. Alameda Ave STE 210 Lakewood, CO 80226

Phone Number: