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VOLUME 57 | ISSUE 51

Voelz survives Westminster recall election Ten-month-long battle over water rates comes to an end BY LIAM ADAMS LADAMS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Jon Voelz will keep his seat on Westminster City Council after unofficial results in the July 20 contentious, expensive recall election showed him with 62% of total votes. “I’m glad the common sense of our residents prevailed,” Voelz said in a phone call the night of July 20. “This misleading, and wasteful and shameful recall is coming to an Voelz end. I look forward to continuing my work on city council.” Voelz’s seat is only safe until November when he must run for reelection. The recall election cost the city up to $250,000 to run because it was not part of a coordinated county election. Voelz’s victory also marks the end of a 10-month-long battle fought between community members over water rates, housing and commercial growth, and the injection of partisanship in local politics. Kathleen Dodaro, the candidate running against Voelz if he were recalled, declined to comment in a phone call the night of July 20. A representative of the pro-recall group, the Westminster Water Warriors, could not be reached for comment that night. The Water Warriors posted on its Facebook page the morning after the election, “Thank you all for your SEE RECALL, P3

South Carolina-based site selection consultant Jeannette Goldsmith discusses workforce diversity July 22 at Commerce City’s Dicks Sporting Goods Park while co-panelists Andrew Shapiro, left, and Jerry Szaton listen. The event was part of breakfast presented by the Adams County Regional Economic Partnership and brought the three site selection experts to visit Adams PHOTOS BY SCOTT TAYLOR County businesses and developments July 19-22 to discuss how it stacks up to other regions of the country.

Adams County ‘finding its place’ National site experts visit and discuss how county ranks BY SCOTT TAYLOR STAYLOR@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Adams County elected and economic development officials listen to what a panel of site selection experts have to say July 22 at Dicks Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. The event was part of breakfast presented by the Adams County Regional Economic Partnership, which brought the three site selection experts to visit Adams County businesses and developments July 19-22 to discuss how it stacks up to other regions of the country.

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Site development expert Jeannette Goldsmith told a crowd of local officials and business owners that she gets the sense that Adams County is trying to figure itself out, based on two days of tours and visits to local businesses and projects. Goldsmith, vice president of South Carolina-based site SEE COUNTY, P5

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City councils have preliminary talks about new relief money BY LIAM ADAMS LADAMS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

With new tranches of federal pandemic relief funding, the cities of Thornton and Northglenn are figuring out how they want to spend the money. Northglenn is receiving $9.7 million, and Thornton is receiving $22 million from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) that President Joe Biden signed into law in March. Both cities want to spend about 10% of the total funding by the end of the year and the remaining total from between 2022 to 2024. The cities have received one half of their total allocations and will receive the second half next year. All the money must be spent by Dec. 31, 2024. The 10% that Thornton and Northglenn would like to spend this year would be for less expensive programs that address immediate needs of the community. Northglenn would like to allocate $1 million this year to rental and utility billing assistance grants for residents and

businesses, similar to how many cities spent money last year from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. This year, Thornton would like to put $3 million towards a business startup grant program, the Alliance Business Assistance Center, nonprofit COVID-related grants, and the Eastlake Grain Elevator Development, according to a city staff presentation at a council planning session on July 6. The two cities haven’t identified the specific projects they would put the remaining 90% of the ARPA money towards, but that’s why staff need more time. Unlike CARES, municipalities have more flexibility with how they spend ARPA dollars. They can use it to invest in water and sewer systems, infrastructure, such as streets, and broadband to provide internet to underserved households. With future years’ spending, “The intention would be to focus more on the long term, bigger project impacts that the city can have through infrastructure projects, specifically,” said Jason Loveland, Northglenn’s

finance director, at a city council meeting on July 20. Infrastructure costs can add up quickly, so the cities are looking at how they can use ARPA funding in conjunction with city money to pay for infrastructure needs. Covering infrastructure needs serves the wider community, Northglenn Mayor Pro Tem Jenny Willford said at the July 20 meeting. She said, “If 90% of the funding going to infrastructure projects, it means that we’re putting people back to work.” Also, the cities can use the funding to compensate for lost revenue in 2020. Loveland said he recently requested approval from the U.S. Department of the Treasury for a $1.5 million revenue replacement. The city hasn’t heard back yet. In addition to ARPA money coming down the line, Thornton is positioning itself to potentially receive additional funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). City staff asked council at a July 13 meeting to vote to continue the city’s emergency declaration. Thornton Mayor Pro Tem Jes-

sica Sandgren asked why the city needed to continue its emergency declaration, even though the state technically ended its emergency order. City Manager Kevin Woods explained that the federal government’s emergency declaration is still in effect until at least September, and with Thornton’s emergency declaration staying in place, the city could still be eligible for potential FEMA funding. “The FEMA money can cover some of our costs, currently. So, if we use some of our FEMA money, we wouldn’t be using our money that can be used for other things in the community,” Woods said. Thornton City Council voted 8-1 to approve the declaration’s continuation, with Councilwoman Angie Bedolla casting the dissenting vote. Meanwhile, Northglenn City Council voted unanimously at the July 20 meeting to end Northglenn’s emergency declaration. Neither council made formal decisions on ARPA expenditures, but the majority of both councils were supportive of the big-picture plans.

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July 29, 2021

RECALL FROM PAGE 1

support. I don’t look at this a lost effort, because we won in many points.” The recall campaign officially began last September when the Water Warriors began circulating recall petitions for four members of the city council, Voelz, Councilwoman Kathryn Skulley, Mayor Anita Seitz and former Mayor Herb Atchison, over claims that the four supported raising water rates or did not support lowering rates. Westminster City Clerk Michelle Parker deemed the petitions insufficient to trigger recall elections a couple of times. The Water Warriors hired Scott Gessler, an attorney and former Colorado secretary of state, to sue the city to overturn Parker’s decision to disqualify certain recall petitions. Adams County District Court Judge Kyle Seedorf sided with the Water Warriors in April and ordered Parker to recount some petitions. The city clerk found enough valid signatures to trigger elections for Atchison and Voelz. Soon after, Atchison resigned, though he said the decision was based on his physician’s recommendation. In May, supporters filed a protest on Voelz’s behalf contesting signatures on his recall petitions. An administrative hearing officer determined the recall election could still proceed because Voelz’s petition contained three signatures above the minimum threshold required to trigger a recall election.

As of July 16, the Water Warriors fundraised a total of $19,606 and spent $21,383, most of which went to Gessler in attorneys fees. As of July 7, the group still owed Gessler about $20,000. Meanwhile, a group that formed in support of Voelz, Defend Westminster, raised $17,340 and spent $378. The Colorado Democratic Party was Defend Westminster’s biggest donor, making up a third of the group’s total contributions. The recall has been a source of polarization in the community for the days and weeks leading up to election day. “I voted NO on the recall. I don’t feel like the claim of “failure to support lower water rates” was ever supported with any real substantive evidence. In fact, all the claims against him seemed to fall apart on closer inspection,” said resident Jonathan Christensen in an email on election day. The Water Warriors’ stated reason for kicking Voelz out of office was his stance on water rates, but the recall campaign was also an opportunity for residents to air other grievances. “Having been involved and listening to what was going on in the city and the direction the city was going, it wasn’t something I wanted to see,” said resident John Palmer, who was at Westminster City Hall on election day to interact with voters as they dropped off their ballots or went to vote in-person. Recall proponents have also expressed frustration about housing development, government transparency, and Voelz’s appointment by the council when former City Councilor Emma Pinter vacated her seat in 2019 when she became an Adams County commissioner.

Should Jon Voelz be recalled? 6,364 votes

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61.90% 10,339 votes

Source: City of Westminster, Special Recall Election GRAPHIC BY KAYLA CORNETT

April Glandt, a voter who was at City Hall on election day, said she started supporting the recall because she was upset about water rates. But she also said that the recall movement came to represent something larger. “I see it as a message for Westminster residents not putting up with no transparency in the process,” Glandt said. “I think it has just shown them that the people are watching more than they think we are.” Though the recall is over, the Water Warriors have solidified a political coalition that will last beyond July 20. The group has voiced support on its Facebook page for candidates running for election or reelection in November. A week before the recall election, in a promotional email to encourage supporters to vote, the Water Warriors wrote, “For the others – Remember November!”

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Redistricting Commission holds public meeting in Arvada Residents voice concerns about new proposed Congressional Districts BY RYAN DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

As a state commission moves closer to redrawing Colorado’s congressional districts, residents of Adams and Jefferson counties made their voices heard on how they want to be represented in Washington at a July 13 public meeting at Red Rocks Community College’s Arvada campus. An ongoing tour across the Centennial State to gauge community feedback to its preliminary map brought the Colorado Independent Redistricting Commission to Arvada, where many voiced their concerns about the proposed redistricting. After gaining more than 750,000 new residents in the last decade, Colorado was awarded an Eighth Congressional District in April — the state’s first new district in 20 years. The proposed boundaries for the 8th Congressional District would include parts of Arvada, Broomfield, Brighton, Fort Lupton, Thornton, Westminster, Firestone and Platteville, among other communities. Over 40 attendees of the meeting gave oral testimony over the course of the evening. Residents

from the proposed district and the surrounding areas expressed concern over how the congressional district would split county lines, which some commenters said would hinder their community’s ability to vote together on issues of shared interest. Arvada Mayor Marc Williams spoke first, voicing his desire to keep Jefferson County cities in the same congressional district. “Arvada’s community of interest lies primarily with Golden, Wheat Ridge, Lakewood, Edgewater and Westminster,” said Williams, “in other words, the Jefferson County cities. These are all Jeffco cities who will be getting a letter from the Jeffco mayors indicating a very unified voice that we think that we should all be in one congressional district. “And that’s because we work well together,” Williams continued. “We’ve worked together on the homelessness issue; we’ve done a great Navigator program that we’ve put together in Jefferson County to address that issue. We’re working on attainable housing. We also have common transportation issues… that commonality of interest is not something I want to lose.” Under the preliminary map proposal, Arvada would break from current CD7 and Jefferson County counterparts Lakewood, Wheat Ridge, Golden and Edgewater, among others. Ken Fellman, who served as mayor SEE DISTRICT, P5

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development search firm Strategic Development Group, said she’s been reminded of two counties in Tennessee — Sumner and Rutherford counties — while touring Adams County. Both counties are east of Nashville, Rutherford County to the southeast of Nashville and Sumner to the northeast. “Both are places that are trying to figure out where they fit in as a part of the Nashville metro area,” Goldsmith said. “I get the same sense about Adams County, trying to figure out where you fit in Metro Denver.” Rutherford County is home to the largest state university in Tennessee, as well as Nissan’s North American manufacturing facility. “They are really taking a tack to figure out what makes them unique

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of Arvada from 1999 to 2007, wrote into the commission voicing his desire to keep Jefferson County communities of interest in the same congressional district. “The 7th Congressional District today,” said Fellman, “includes centers of aerospace, technology, environmental leadership and manufacturing in the communities that surround us from Westminster to Golden to Lakewood. Many Arvada

and how they can add value,” she said..”Sumner is struggling a little bit to figure out their place in the region. Those two places have been in the back of my mind for the last 24-to-36 hours.” Goldsmith was one of three national site selection experts brought to the area by the Adams County Regional Economic Partnership to visit local developments and then give their opinions on how Adams County is doing — and what it can do better. This is the fourth time the partnership has hosted the summit in five years, with the event returning for 2021 after taking a break in 2020. The Partnership brought in three site selection experts from around the country July 19 through 22. They included Goldsmith, Andy Shapiro, managing director of San Francisco’s Biggins Lacy Shapiro & Company LLC and Jerry Szatan of Chicago-based Szatan and Associates. All three are considered

experts in helping large businesses find the best cities and communities around the country to expand their operations or to relocate. The group spent July 20 and 21 visiting a number of potential business magnets, ranging from Denver International Airport to the Colorado Air and Space Port and from Fitzsimmons Innovation Community to the Stanley Marketplaces. Their day culminated in a farm-totable dinner and reception hosted by Adams County at Riverdale Regional Park and the July 22 breakfast. Commerce City hosted the breakfast discussion at Dicks Sporting Goods Park, for county, municipal and economic development officials and business owners from around the region. For Szatan, it was his second Adams County Site Selectors Summit. He visited the area in 2017 and said it was good to come back and see what had changed, especially RTD’s N-Line rail that connects North-

glenn, Thornton and Commerce City to downtown Denver. That project was in the works the last time he came but opened last summer. “The advantage for Adams County being linked to Denver is that if you have people that want to operate there, you have an alternative to driving,” Szatan said..”It’s a huge plus to have that network and the opening of the North line is one of those things that’s different today than when I was here four years ago.” The panel discussion was moderated by local attorney Carolynne White of Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, who specializes in local development and urban renewal projects. After introductions, she asked the panel if the historical trends towards more office space centralized in big cities would continue in the wake of COVID-19, pandemic quarantines and the realization that working remotely is possible.

businesses support these industries and even more Arvada residents work in these neighboring communities. Keeping these communities of interest together in one House district is critically important to all of us living here.” Red Rocks Community College President Michele Haney advocated for her own community of interest; the College’s two campuses, which would be split into separate congressional districts under the preliminary map proposal. “If you look at the preliminary maps,” said Haney, “they divide our campuses in two; Arvada in one

district, Lakewood in another ... I would ask you to consider keeping the community of interest together, and keeping the Arvada and Lakewood campuses in one (district).” The meeting also saw many residents of Lakewood voicing their concern about the city’s grouping in the revamped CD7, which it would now share primarily with Douglas County cities Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock and Parker. “I reside in Lakewood,” said Sandie Weathers in an oral testimony. “Although most of the bonds I have made are in Lakewood, many of them have been made with folks

in Wheat Ridge and Arvada. It is to my chagrin to hear that Republican commissioners are trying to group Lakewood in a district in Douglas County.” The Commission will continue to hold community meetings through the end of Aug., with upcoming meetings slated for Denver on July 27, Aurora on July 28, Centennial on Aug. 3 and Golden on Aug. 4, among others. A full schedule of the Commission’s meetings can be found at redistricting.colorado.gov/meetings. The first elections under the new districts will be in 2022.

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Rolling to gold at Greenridge Place BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Kids and seniors kicked off an Olympic-styled Touch Run and Games event July 22 at Greenridge Place, a Memory Care facility for people with dementia. “Every four years we have the Summer Olympics, but last year, we weren’t able to do it because of COVID,” said Michelle Mayer Life Engagement Director. “We’re very excited that we were able to host our Olympic games this year.” The Westminster facility’s neighbor watched as staff, children and residents walked and rolled on wheelchairs in a relaystyle and hand-off torch race. Jack Spratte, a resident with Greenridge Place won a silver medal for walking the furthest. When asked about the race he told a beautiful story about his grandparents from both sides of the family who immigrated to America from Germany in about 1890. “My wife and I decided to take your trip to Germany and find out what village they came from. We found a person over there in a little German Village that took us everywhere and the Church they went to.” “We’ll host every afternoon until August 8, our own Olympics. It helps the residents feel socially connected, feel stimulated, and be active,” said Michelle Mayer, Life Engagement Director.

The residents of Greenridge Place holding the torch and racing for gold with help from Greenridge Place staff. PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHELLE MAYER/GREENRIDGE PLACE

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Mount Evans’ new reservation system working well so far BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The night before Lakewood’s Joyce and Steve Koenig visited Mount Evans with their daughter and her boyfriend, they went to recreation. gov and purchased a vehicle ticket. On July 22, the Koenigs and hundreds of others visited the Mount Evans Scenic Byway, stopping at Mount Goliath, Summit Lake and/ or the summit parking lot along the way. Many of the parked vehicles had various tags or reservation receipts displayed on their front dashboard or windshield — proof that they were OK to park at a given fee area. When the scenic byway reopened for vehicle traffic on June 4, the U.S. Forest Service and its partners instituted a timed-entry reservation system for those parking in any fee areas between 8 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. The road itself is free to drive on, although motorists are asked to stop at the welcome station first. More than 700 vehicles have opted for a drive-only experience thus far this summer. USFS spokeswoman K. Reid Armstrong said the new system, which is on a trial basis for the summer, has been working well thus far. It’s reduced parking issues and overcrowding at the trailheads, she said, and there’s been less resource damage throughout the area. It’s also alleviated a lot of moneyhandling at the welcome station, helping vehicles to get onto the sce-

A marmot crawls along a rock as traffic ascends the Mount Evans Scenic PHOTOS BY CORINNE WESTEMAN Byway on July 22.

nic byway more quickly, she said. In fact, Armstrong said USFS saw more vehicle ticket sales in June 2021 than in June 2019 — 12,191 versus 10,783. However, she said the June 2021 numbers could include people buying for July dates in advance, as the site allows sales up to a month ahead of time. She said the USFS will have a better idea of overall traffic counts and usage at the end of the season, and it and other agencies will decide over the fall and winter whether to continue the reservation system next summer.

U.S. Forest Service Ranger Hillary Schuler conducts parking enforcement in the Mount Evans summit parking lot on July 22.

As the Koenigs stood in the summit parking lot, Joyce said she was neutral about the U.S. Forest Service’s new reservation system. When she first heard about it, she thought it would be difficult; but, it was ultimately painless when the family bought the ticket the night before. She recalled when she and Steve visited Mount Evans two years ago, and the couple found the last spot available at the summit parking lot. “I can see why they’re doing it,” she said. However, Joyce added that she

dislikes needing to make a reservation during a visit to public lands. If someone comes to visit her lastminute, it’s harder to take them to Mount Evans or Rocky Mountain National Park if she needs to make a reservation beforehand, she described. Steve said he generally felt positive toward the new reservation system at Mount Evans, but he hoped it would get back to the point where it wasn’t necessary anymore. Ryan Moats of Highlands Ranch, SEE MT. EVANS, P27

July 29, 2021

State won’t require masks for vaccinated students Some districts have already said they won’t mandate face coverings in the fall BY ERICA MELTZER CHALKBEAT COLORADO

Colorado students, teachers, and school staff who are vaccinated won’t have to wear masks at school and won’t have to quarantine after COVID exposure, state health officials said in new guidance released for the 2021-22 school year. Masks are recommended — but not required — for people who are not vaccinated, which currently includes all children under 12. School districts could choose to set stricter policies. The recommendation matches school guidance released earlier this month by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Masking is an especially critical strategy when a community is at higher risk of transmission,” state health officials wrote. “Schools should create an accepting environment for parents and students who choose to use masks even when they are not required.” Some Colorado school districts have already announced they won’t require masks next year, while in others, officials said they were weighing their options and waiting for state guidance. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends

Masked children listen as Gov. Jared Polis visits a second grade class in Aurora. COURTESY OF CHERRY CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT

that everyone continue to wear masks in school settings to create more layers of protection. Particularly significant for school operations, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment no longer recommends that people who are exposed to COVID in a routine classroom setting quarantine at all — provided they weren’t engaged in a higher risk activity like singing or contact sports and that their community has high vaccination rates and low community transmission. For much of last school year, classroom quarantines frequently disrupted in-person learning, leading some superintendents to call

for the state to end the practice. In describing the shift, state public health officials said it’s important to keep children safe and healthy, but children’s well-being extends beyond the risk of COVID. “We want to make sure that schools remain a safe place, and this plan outlines ways to reduce potential transmission of COVID-19 in the school setting, while facilitating inperson learning,” CDPHE executive director Jill Hunsaker Ryan said in a press release announcing the new guidance. The state guidance, released July 20, calls for different approaches in communities with high vaccination rates and low community transmission and those with low vaccination rates and high community transmission. COVID and vaccination rates vary significantly around the state. Mesa County, in particular, with vaccination rates around 42%, has become a hotspot for the Delta variant, and cases have strained hospital capacity there. But the guidance is just that — recommendations — and school districts and local public health agencies have the authority to set policy. “This guidance strongly recommends local leaders and school leaders take a layered approach to prevention,” health officials wrote, including ventilation, staying home when sick, and frequent hand-washing. “Communities with higher rates of transmission and low vaccination rates should continue to

take heightened COVID-19 precautions. Local public health still has the authority to enforce local public health orders, which may include quarantine requirements.” The state no longer recommends quarantining of close contacts in school settings, even for unvaccinated students, in counties where at least 70% of eligible people have received at least one dose of the vaccine and case rates are not above 35 per 100,000 people in a seven-day period — or in school buildings with similarly high vaccination rates and a weekly testing regime. However, in counties and schools with lower vaccination rates, higher case rates, and no plan for frequent testing, state health officials continue to recommend quarantine for close contacts. The guidance also recommends that people exposed outside a school setting continue to quarantine. Large outbreaks or the emergence of new variants could also lead to quarantine requirements. The guidance cites contact sports, indoor sports, band and choir as activities that are higher risk and require special precautions, such as routine testing and quarantine after exposure. “During the spring 2021 semester, outbreaks of COVID 19 often originated with these groups of students and then spread to the larger school community, disrupting learning,” the guidance states. SEE MASKS, P27

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VOICES On to November: Recall is done, so what is next?

CROSS CURRENTS

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ne down and one to go. The Jon Voelz recall election is now history. Clearly, his Defend Westminster Democratic Party-based group was quite successful in avoiding his recall. The voting results were clear with only 38% (6,364 votes) supporting Voelz being recalled while 62% (10,339) wanted to keep him in office to finish the three months remaining on his term of office. However, there is fallout from the tactics used by the Defend Westminster group. First, they clearly made the campaign a partisan endeavor. Colorado Democratic Party money (at least $3,000) was injected into campaign activities along with wellknown elected Democrats contributing. U.S. Congressman Ed Perlmutter did a robo call on behalf of Voelz. As much as I like Perlmutter, he and other Congressional folks have no business interjecting their name and political persuasion into a SUPPOSED non-partisan election! Secondly, the lies that were spread were shameful. For example, saying that Voelz was being recalled because he is gay. That simply is not true. Thirdly, the caustic language used in their flyers calling the

LETTER TO THE EDITOR A well-deserved end So the attempt to create a right-wing domination of Westminster City Council in the name of reducing water/sewer rates came to a well-deserved end on Tuesday. It is to the credit of Westminster voters that nearly 62% of them saw through this canard and voted for responsible management of our vital water resources. In the wake of the misbegotten recall election, Jon Voelz remains a city councilor and will represent Westminster with the dedication, honesty and integrity for which he is well known. I have always valued the axiom that states that if you have to lie to make your point, perhaps there’s something wrong with your point. An extension of that would be that if you can’t achieve your aims through normal legislative means, don’t try to use an extremist tactic like a recall election to subvert the democratic process. Back to business. Chris Stimpson, Westminster

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Westminster Water Warriors “extremists” and “infecting Westminster with a fringe, hyperpartisan agenda” are outrageous accusations. The next three months will be nasty Now, attention turns to the November city election with five of the seven seats up for grabs — the mayor and four city council positions. It is highly unusual to have this many seats in contention at the same time. The balance of power on the city council could end up either way. Clearly, City Manager Don Tripp knows this. He dodged the bullet with the Voelz recall electio, keeping Voelz along with Seitz and Skulley as his steady supporters while DeMott, Seymour and Smith tend to question his thinking and recommendations. The public and the candidates should not be too quick to assume that “as the recall election goes, so goes the November election.” The dynamics are different, the ballot is different, there are many more candidate choices and support for a single candidate will be diluted in the November race.

More affordable housing coming to thornton Thanks to the creative efforts of Maiker Housing Partners, additional affordable housing will be available to eligible individuals in July, 2023. Crossing Pointe South is a Transit Oriented Development (TOD) located only ¼ mile from Thornton’s Crossroads Station. Commuter rail service will be available from the station to Union Station via a 25 minute train ride. It is identified as an “Opportunity Site” for providing critical affordable housing for residents of the area. After the successful creation of 64 apartment homes for elderly families at Crossing Pointe North, the southern component will provide an inviting place for low and moderate-income families to be a part of a “cooperative” community. The 142 apartment homes will serve families earning between 30%-70% of Area Median Income (AMI). Total construction cost is currently set at $44.3 million. The Thornton City Council is considering the use of its HOME funds to help buy down the cost. It is great to see Maiker SEE CHRISTOPHER, P11

Trapped in the platitude escalation cycle

ome of you might remember radio broadcaster Paul Harvey. He always ended his daily program with two words. “Good day.” QUIET Hippies turned that DESPERATION into “Have a nice day.” Then “Have a good day” came along. Then “Have a good rest of the day.” And now, as I live and breathe, “Have a great rest of the day” was wished upon me at a hardware store Craig Marshall by a young woman Smith who said the same thing to the customer ahead of me and the one that followed me. I felt special knowing she had composed that thought just for the three of us. Whatever happened to “Thank you”? “Have a great rest of the day,” if examined, broken down, analyzed, borders on a command and practically chokes on its own hyperbole. Waiting around the bend is “Have a mind-blowing rest of the day,” and “Have an out-of-this-world rest of the day.” I thought about asking the young woman if she was referring to my af-

ternoon nap, but decided she wouldn’t get it. In other words, my “rest” of the day. We do like to exaggerate, don’t we? For a while, I was receiving emails from someone who ended every sentence with at least three exclamation marks. When I informed her that I couldn’t take it any longer, well, she replied with three words and thirty exclamation marks. The recent All-Star baseball game in Denver was a bore, but the hoopla that went on before, during and after it made up for a sport that, sadly, has become a stranger to me. It’s all home runs and strikeouts. The Dodgers hit eight home runs in a game against the Diamondbacks. That’s Little League stuff. Subtlety is a lost art. Art is a lost art. Look for the grand opening of Meow Wolf in downtown Denver. It’s “interactive art for all ages.” We used to call those “fun houses” at the circus. Interactive means the art doesn’t just stay there on the wall and mind its own business like a Picasso or a Rembrandt. It jumps around or jumps at you and makes your head spin. Just what I’m looking for. Let’s get back to “Have a great rest

of the day.” I’d settled for ten great minutes. Modern life doesn’t allow (me) to have up to twelve hours that are unbroken by an interruption, annoyance, nuisance or exasperation. Ten days after the Fourth, some of my beloved neighbors were still shooting off fireworks. Maybe if I were in a home with Harry next to a lake with the regional birds filling the air with song, I might have a great rest of the day. But here in the trenches it’s a project just getting to that hardware store and back without witnessing a near accident or being involved in one. As I have said before, there’s a major intersection near me where you can always pick up some spare automobile parts. Henry David Thoreau spent two years, two months, and two days at Walden Pond in a 15-by-10-foot cabin he built for himself. Good for him. But he was eaten up by mosquitoes and was constipated half the time. Harry just walked into the office with a familiar look on his face. It’s time for our rest of the day. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

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Housing Partners be such a force in Adams County and its cities in providing affordable housing opportunities. Emerging trends from the pandemic’s influence We are seeing emerging trends from the impacts of the COVID pandemic as Americans continue to gravitate back to somewhat of a more normal life style. While it is still early to conclude the magnitude of these, it is worthwhile to take note of them and be prepared to adjust appropriate ensuing decision-making. The most obvious example of these “mind-shifts” is how employees who normally work in offices during pre-pandemic times are pushing back on employers wanting them to return to their office work environment. People have gotten comfortable with the advantages of working from home and avoiding the daily hassles and costs to commute. Perhaps the new concept of a “hybrid” work configuration will help solve the problem. The employee would

work two or three days at home and three or two days in the office each week. Also, office space sharing may become the norm versus the traditional individually designated office work space. Push me/pull you effect with federal assistance A clear second example is the whole “push me/pull you” dynamic of federal money assistance to those who are either out of work or not eager to return to work. Now with the monthly child credits being paid by the federal government for each child, it is bound to further influence people to not return to work - especially those in service industries. Minimum wage jobs will continue to be hard to fill, and in turn, customers will have to learn to wait longer for a table, meals or service. Restaurants, fast food outlets, convenience stores, banks, retail stores and many more service-oriented businesses will have to adjust - which means adjusting the “bottom line.” Churches not immune to pandemic impacts A third observation has to do with church attendance and ensuing financial stability. As we have seen over recent decades, Chris-

tian believers who hold church membership are clearly in decline in America. During the pandemic, churches, synagogues and other houses of worship were forced to switch to virtual worship or in some cases unable to provide organized worship. With this practice now in place for over 16 months, many worshippers have gotten comfortable and perhaps complacent worshipping on-line in their sweats and a cup of coffee in hand. Churches are not seeing a significant return of worshippers to sanctuaries and temples. My theory is that this has evolved into “pandemic-influenced worship practices.” Plus, we see churches adjusting with both in-person and virtual worship options which put more work on ministers, choirs and musicians. Financially, I am hearing a “mixed bag” experience. Some churches are remaining stable while others are feeling the pinch of less offerings being received. This could well be a “new normal.” The trend of “the Great Resignation” in America All of the above examples can be rolled into yet another dynamic. People are re-evaluating their lives

and priorities. Certainly, people have had the time to contemplate their health, level of satisfaction of their employment and the demands it imposes, family life and much more. People of all age groups and income levels are deciding if they want to continue with the same life style, stress level, income level and general satisfaction or dissatisfaction. This has evolved into the “Great Resignation” trend in America. People are quitting their jobs and it isn’t always about income. A portion want major change in their lives and are willing to take a chance on where they might land. The resignations are exacerbating the already concerning labor shortage due to federal benefits being too much of an enticement for some to not return to work. It remains to be seen where these and other trends will take people in their quest for a better life and in turn what will be the outcome to shaky portions of our economy.

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LIFE Game offers fun in the outdoors — or indoors BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

hether it’s quality time with the family, date night or visiting with friends, miniature golf is flexible enough to fit any framework. Players described how miniature golf can be as casual or as competitive as they want. They can play it outside or inside, depending on the course. Miniature golf is affordable and low-stress, while also serving as a good test of control and problem-solving, they explained. “The short game matters,” said Corey Whitlock, assistant manager at Adventure Golf & Raceway in Westminster. “It seems simple, but each hole is a different challenge. ... There’s nothing better than getting a hole in one.” Plus, it only takes about 45 minutes to an hour to play a course, which is the perfect amount of time for young children, as it’s not too long or too short, said Centennial resident Liz Kirkpatrick. Kirkpatrick and her three children were visiting Colorado Journey Miniature Golf at Cornerstone Park in Englewood, which they visit it multiple times a year. They appreciate its creative designs, with 9-year-old Jameson saying that he likes how most of the holes are easy. Keagan Patrick, who works at Spooky Mini Golf inside Colorado Mills mall in Lakewood, said he grew up playing with his family, and now plays rounds with friends. Like Whitlock, he appreciates how the basic concept is simple, but the holes are ultimately trickier than they look. Sometimes, the course is literally filled with surprises. Littleton residents James and Melesse Sanders, 12 and 14, described how they enjoyed the fire effects and water effects while playing at Adventure Golf for the first time with their grandma. It was a good mix of exciting and relaxing,

Littleton’s James Sanders, 12, hits a golf ball while playing at Westminster’s Adventure Golf & Raceway on July 15. PHOTO BY CORINNE WESTEMAN

said the children and their grandmother, Connie “Nana” Porter of Littleton. Most importantly, though, it’s a good way to spend time together as a family, Littleton resident Jessica Berg said while playing with her loved ones at Colorado Journey. Playing the course Local miniature golf courses also have creative themes and obstacles, golfers said, whether they’re based in history, horror, fantasy or adventure. Berg commented how she appreciates the Colorado history theme at Colorado Journey. The two 18-hole courses feature Colorado landmarks at each hole, such as a standing structure

of the Cripple Creek Mine that golfers can hit their balls through to potentially get a hole in one. Spooky Mini Golf, which is across the street from the movie theater at Colorado Mills, has a very different vibe. The indoor course features glow-in-the-dark golf balls and a variety of scary decorations and animatronics, which Patrick said might be a little much for very young children. However, brave golfers will enjoy putting around ghosts, ghouls, dragons, giant spiders and other frights. “We have had a lot of people come in just to SEE MINIGOLF, P13

Meet the new State Historian COMING ATTRACTIONS

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or a lot of children, books about magical worlds and bigger than life adventures are the best way to spend their time. But when she was young, Dr. Nicki Gonzales immersed herself in the chronicles of history. And as the newly announced Colorado State Historian, that passion has clearly served her well. “History books are what got me hooked. I always tell my students, you don’t have to watch Netflix if you study American history,” she said. “I was interested in times like World War II, but I was always more interested in stories about places I lived and people I knew.” Gonzales, who is currently a professor of history and vice provost for diversity and inclusion at Regis University, begins her one-year term in her new role on Colorado Day, Saturday, Aug. 1. She’s taking over for historian and author Dr. Duane Vandenbusche.

According to provided information, Gonzales is the first Latino person to be the state’s historian (a position established in 1924). “Colorado’s State Historian has been part of a five-person council since 2018, when History Colorado established the State Historian’s Council to amplify different perspectives and to reinforce the collective foundation of history and storytelling,” that information explained. The council rotates its leadership position every year on Colorado Day. Gonzales’ specialty is Chicano history and Southwest social and political movements, as well as the experiences of Chicano Vietnam veterans. A key topic Gonzales wants to promote during her time as Colorado State Historian is young people getting interested in history, particularly in the state’s history. She credits her teachers as a crucial component in the development of her own historical passions and wants children to work intergenerationally with

family members to see the personal side of the field. She is also particularly interested in sharing the stories that directly affect the world we’re all living in currently. “I’ve been working on the histories of underrepresented people in the community and that’s something I’d like to focus on in the coming year,” she said. “I’m also working on an exhibition about the Sand Creek Massacre with tribespeople and History Colorado.” With the recent pushes toward more accurate historical records and studies, Gonzales said its now cool to study the past. And she wants to take all the current interests and use it to make a better future. “People love to read about the migrants who came west and the gold rush, but I’d like people to dive more into racial history in the state - Indigenous history, Latino hisSEE READER, P13

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get pictures with it,” Patrick said of the decorations. He said Spooky Mini Golf’s ownership is opening a second location in FlatIron Crossing mall in Broomfield, which will be much larger and be galaxy-themed. Along with go-karts and a maze, Adventure Golf has three 18-hole courses — Lost Continent, Buccaneer Bay and Adventure Cove. According to Whitlock, Lost Continent is the fan favorite, thanks in part to its island-themed fire and water effects. Meanwhile, Buccaneer Bay is probably the most challenging course of the three, he said, with a pirate theme to the décor and obstacles. Then, Adventure Cove is storybook-themed and has something for all ages, he said. Plus, there are about five other courses in Denver and the surrounding area that have unique themes and obstacles to explore as well, such as the pendulums and windmill at Putter’s Pride near Lakewood and Centennial’s scary Monster Mini Golf. Adjusting to the obstacles Last summer, when Colorado’s initial COVID-19 restrictions were rolling back, miniature golf was among the few night-out activities that were open. Considering that many courses are outdoors and groups could social-distance between holes, many took advantage. Jeremy Kopischke, special facilities coordinator for South Suburban Parks and Recreation, which operates Colorado Journey, said the miniature golf course experienced an increase in non-resident use last year. Whitlock said Adventure Golf had a different dynamic last year, simply because of

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tory and Chinese history,” she said. “Once we know our past, it’s easier to have difficult conversations. And as a society, we need to have those conversations.” For more information, visit www. historycolorado.org/state-historians-council. Get a Taste of the West at Colorado Mills The best thing about food festivals is the opportunity to sample the offerings of fantastic restaurants or chefs all in one place. That’s exactly what attendees at the West Metro Chamber’s annual Taste of the West will be treated to from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 5. Held at the Colorado Mills’ parking deck, 14500 W. Colfax Ave. in Lakewood. In addition to food and drinks from places like 240 Union and Clear Fork Cider, there will also be a business expo featuring local organizations like Colorado Arts Productions and Developmental Disabilities Resource Center. Get all the details at www.westmetrochamber.org/events/taste-west/. Annual Boutique Week features some of Denver’s best For the third year, Denver Boutique Week is here to highlight some of the best locally-owned black businesses in the city. The event runs from Friday, July 30 through Friday, Aug. 6, and features a curat-

Jameson Kirkpatrick, 9, lines up a shot on July 14 while playing along the Pack Mule Draw course at Englewood’s Colorado Journey Miniature Golf.

the capacity restrictions. However, it also saw the range of customers it could have and now is starting to see with the capacity restrictions lifted. “People drove 30 or 40 minutes to get out of the house and play as a family,” Whitlock said of last summer. Now, Colorado Journey has been busier than ever this summer, with a steady stream of guests and bookings for large groups and birthday parties, Kopischke said. Whitlock said he and his colleagues at Adventure Golf are likewise thankful to be getting back to the norm, adding that it was very rewarding to see that the demand for miniature golf would always be there.

James and Melesse Sanders, 12 and 14, respectively, face down the 18th hole of the Lost Continent course at Westminster’s Adventure PHOTOS BY CORINNE WESTEMAN Golf & Raceway on July 15.

ed list of participating businesses, including both online and brick and mortar businesses like Yarn Shoppe Denver, Vintage Handbags Denver, Shop at Matter and TNicoleB Collections. Many of businesses will have special discounts and promotions going during the week. And in the process, participating shoppers can get a boutique week t-shirt, an event postcard and gift card drawing entry for several of the businesses. For more information on the event, visit https://denverboutiqueweek.com/. Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit at Red Rocks When you listen to music, do you notice the lyrics or the music first? Whatever your answer is, Alabama’s Jason Isbell has something to move you. Isbell’s sound is blend of folk, rock and blues that was perfected with the Drive-By Truckers, one of this century’s great touring bands. And his pen can make you stop in your tracks with a simple turn of phrase. Isbell and his band, The 400 Unit, will be joined by another songwriting legend, Lucinda Williams, for a show at Red Rocks Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway in Morrison, at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 1. This will be a showcase of some top-tiper wordsmiths — don’t miss it by getting tickets at www.redrocksonline.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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Isolation breeds horror for Brighton in ‘Locust Rising’ Actors and film crews center suspense film in quaint neighborhood BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Something horrifying is underway in a quaint neighborhood in Brighton. “I watched over 300 horror movies during the pandemic to keep myself focused on the craft and the genre,” said Justin Adcock, executive producer, screenwriter and an actor in the new horror film centered in Brighton. The title of the film is “Locust Rising.” “It’s an unknown threat terrorizing a suburban neighborhood and its neighbors. So, people have to be very cautious from stepping outside. It could mean the ultimate demise due to this unknown threat, and it’s all about survival,” said director Bill Jack Myers. Sparrow Street Films- American Film and Television Studio specializes in horror films and is the brainchild of Adcock and Myers. “We started Sparrow Street Films Production Co. and are excited to bring the film to Colorado and to bring the spotlight here, to shine bright, and enjoy the experience of the film,” said Myers. Their film draws upon the sense of isolation that became so common during the pandemic. “The residents of the neighborhood are trying to figure out how to survive, and there is hardly any food,” Adcock said. “It has a lot at play with relationships and with everything we went through over this past year in a half with the pandemic and being isolated and trapped. There are a lot of parts into play and the unknown threats terrorizing a suburban neighborhood. There is something eating the neighbors.” Sparrow takes flight Adcock also cast himself in his films. Sparrow Street Films have eight films slated for pre-production and another to go out this year and

later on. Adcock’s passion for movies started at a young age, growing up on a farm in Arizona where there was not much to do. He grew up living in the middle of nowhere and 17 miles from the nearest town. “So when VHS came to be, it was my recreation to rent movies, because we did not have cable where I grew up,” said Adcock. Adcock rented movies -- about three or four a week. He’s especially fond of Hitchcock but liked watching Siskel and Ebert’s “At the Movies” to learn criticism “It was just a hobby growing up in the absence of a lot of other things to out there,” Adcock said. Adcock began as a professional writer, actor and producer and also did theater and film working in Colorado for a while, before taking a hiatus to work in education with the public schools as a special ED teacher. He now works in administration. At a previous school, he met a teacher with some experience in film history and she said her husband, who turned out to be Myers, also was interested in working on films. “We got connected. I thought, ‘I’m not getting any younger and I might as well dust off my old talents and skills and bring them to life with Billy’s visions,’” said Adcock. That was a few years ago. Each has similar interests and ideas of what they wanted to do. Myers had worked on other film sets with friends. “My wife said, ‘I think you should talk to Justin,’ and so we connected and the rest is history,” Myers said. “It’s my first time as a director, and it’s my debut.” Bill Jack Myers is originally from Missouri and lived in Philadelphia for a while. He has lived in Colorado for more than 10 years. His story is similar to Adcock’s on how he got involved with the film. “I’ve just always had a love and a passion for film, and I grew up in the country as well watching lots of VHS movies, and any chance we got, we would go to the theater and watch the big screen,” said Myers. Sparrow Films joined the Colo-

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rado Film and Video Association. Through that network, Adcock and Myers met numerous people and were able to put a crew together. 2022 release? The goal was to try to wrap up the filming by July 18 and then begin post-production. That is when the footage is edited, visual effects are created and added, music is composed and the titles are finalized. “It could take from three months to six months unless things come up before it’s released, so it could be by the end of the year or early next year, “ said Myers. “It’s about timing once it is finished. We want to spend quality time in post to make sure get everything in line. It’s where the magic happens.” Film and production crew Some of the film crew members are well-seasoned and have worked on more than 30 feature films. Others on the crew are working on the film for the first time. Myers said, “We’ve been blessed to have that opportunity to work with such a talented cast and crew.”

Actor Isaac Stackonis is playing the role of Nash in the film, a psychotic sociopathic teenager who worms his way into the main family’s lives during the crazy event. Actor Yvon Crighton plays the role of Hebres, the pregnant wife of Adcock’s character, Cecil . Armand Piecuch is the cinemaphotographer, Dean Hughart is the sound mixer, Emily Hack and Sara Wiechman are production assistants, and Katherine Houston is the art director. Meg Chamberlain is the line producer, production management and in charge of public relations. “I want to give a shout out to the city of Brighton. They have been gracious. We notified the police, the fire department and all the emergency services that we are working on a film in the neighborhood,” Chamberlain said. “They said, ‘No worries. You guys are so contained, and we’ll make sure on the days when you’re not inside the house, we will drive by and give the neighbors a sense of security that people aren’t actually dying,’” said Chamberlain, humorously.

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DIRECTIONS The Riverdale Regional Park is located at 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton, one mile west of U.S. 85 on 124th Ave. (124th Ave. turns into Henderson Rd. when it crosses the South Platte River). FROM DENVER: Take I-25 N to I-76. Take I-76 to U.S. Highway 85 N to 124th Avenue. Turn west on 124th Avenue and go one mile to the entrance of the Regional Park Complex. The museum entry is to the west of the Regional Park Complex entry (if visiting the museum).

LOCALLY, FROM THE SOUTH: Take 120th Avenue to Quebec. Turn South on Quebec to Riverdale Road, turn North. Take Riverdale road to 124th Avenue and turn East. The Regional Park Complex is 1/4 mile on the left.

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LOCALLY, FROM THE NORTH: Take 128th Avenue east to Riverdale Road. Take Riverdale Road south to 124th Avenue. Take 124th Avenue east. The Regional Park Complex is 1/4 mile on the left.

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The Adams County Fair is almost as old as the county itself

he first official Adams County Fair was held in October 1904, but the fair and rodeo predate the formation of the county. The fair dates back to 1888, when monthly Market Days were held at the fairgrounds on the south edge of Brighton, which is the presentday site of the City of Brighton Government Center at 450 South 4th Avenue.

The monthly Market Day for farm produce and livestock was organized by Brighton founder Daniel F. Carmichael and other Brighton boosters. The site was a racetrack called Driving Park, where horse races and plowing races took place and cattle and horses were auctioned. The fairgrounds also were the site of July 4th celebrations for several years. The Platte Valley Farmers Association launched a fall fair in Brighton in 1892. The scope of this project was larger than ever before and embraced several counties. Buildings were erected at Driving Park to house exhibits. A 120’ x 32’ grandstand that could seat 500 people was built next to the racetrack with a fine arts hall underneath. A tent eight feet in diameter was constructed to shelter displays of agricultural products. Stalls for horses, sheds for cattle, and pens for hogs were built to the south of the racetrack. A long list of premiums and awards were donated by local businessmen, including the Fulton Ditch Company, Arapahoe County (which then included the area), and various Denver business firms. On October 5, 1892, the day the fair was to begin, Brighton was hit by a terrible rain storm and the fair was postponed. Fortunately, the storm

struck before the exhibits arrived, and the only real damage at the fairgrounds was to the tent, which was flattened by the high winds. The fair was finally held October 18-20. Tomato Day - Battle of Brighton

After the voters of Adams County chose Brighton as the permanent county seat, the fairgrounds were turned over to the newly formed Adams County Fair and Rodeo Association. The first Adams County Fair and Rodeo was held during the first week of October 1904. Opening day was known as Tomato Day and was the day with the best attendance. A noon barbecue was followed by a tomato contest called the Battle of Brighton. Two teams of eight contestants dressed in white represented

the Democratic and Republican opponents for county offices. The two teams lined up and faced each other in front of the grandstand. Each team member was given a box of ripe tomatoes, and on command they disposed of the fruit as quickly as possible by throwing it at the opposing team and occasionally the spectators. Read all about the tomato fights from a newspaper article dated October 2, 1904. The next year the popular event was held between teams from Brighton and Fort Lupton. Other events were wild-bronco riding, half-mile foot races, bicycle and motorcycle races, a mule race, horse races of various sorts, and a baby contest. Over the years famous or soon-to-befamous performers participated

in the rodeo, including African American cowboy Nat “Dead Wood” Dick Love, who once worked as a horse trainer at the Driving Park in Brighton. Growing fair

In 1964, the Adams County Board of County Commissioners decided to move the fair to the former site of the Denver Poor Farm near Henderson, where new facilities were constructed. The 4-H building was the only structure saved and moved to the new Adams County Regional Park. Thank you to Albin Wagner, the author of Adams County, Colorado - A Centennial History 1902-2002. To read more about the history of Adams County, visit Amazon.com to purchase a copy of the book.

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LOCALLY, FROM THE NORTH: Take 128th Avenue east to Riverdale Road. Take Riverdale Road south to 124th Avenue. Take 124th Avenue east. The Regional Park Complex is 1/4 mile on the left.

S to Highway 7. Take Highway 7 east to U.S. Highway 85 in Brighton. Take U.S. Highway 85 S to 124th Avenue. Turn west on 124th Avenue and go one mile to the entrance of the Regional Park Complex.

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4-H SHOWS AND COMPETITIONS WEDNESDAY, JULY 14 5 p.m.: Horse Written Test 7 p.m.: Horse Written Test MONDAY, JULY 19 4-H Entry Deadline SATURDAY, JULY 24 8 a.m.: 4-H Dog Check-In 8:30 a.m.: Cat & Pocket Pet Check-In 9 a.m.: 4-H Dog Show 9:30 a.m.: 4-H Cat Show 9:30 a.m.: Mini Cat Show 10 a.m.: 4-H Pocket Pet Show 10 a.m.: Mini Pocket Pet Show SUNDAY, JULY 25 7 a.m.: Horse Health Checks WEDNESDAY, JULY 28 4-H Fashion Revue THURSDAY, JULY 29 Open Class Entry Deadline FRIDAY, JULY 30 5 p.m.: Open Class Check-In SATURDAY, JULY 31 8 a.m.: 4-H Horse Show - Showmanship, Westen, English, Walk/Trot, Driving 8 a.m.: Llama/Alpaca Check-In/Health Inspection 9:30 a.m.: Llama Alpaca Show 9:30 a.m.: Open Class Judging 1 p.m.: Mini Horse Show

SUNDAY, AUGUST 1 Tabletop Project Check-In (schedule a time) Animal Poster Drop Off (schedule a time) 7 a.m.: 4-H Poultry Check-In 8 a.m.: 4-H Horse Show - Ranch Horse & Gymkhana 10 a.m.: 4-H Poultry Show 10 a.m.: Mini Poultry Show MONDAY, AUGUST 2 Tabletop Project Interview Judging (schedule a time) 4-H Cavy & Rabbit Showmanship - Time TBA 4 p.m.: Swine Check-in (schedule a time) TUESDAY, AUGUST 3 7 a.m.: 4-H Swine Show - 4-H Market, Showmanship, Open Minis, Breeding 11:30 a.m.: Mini Swine Show WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4 6:30 a.m.: 4-H Goat Check-In 10 a.m.: 4-H Goat Show - Dairy, Fiber, Pygmy, Pack, Dress 1 p.m.: 4-H Goat Show - Showmanship, Market, Breeding Boar, Producer 1 p.m.: Mini Goat Show THURSDAY, AUGUST 5 6:30 a.m.: 4-H Sheep Check-In 10 a.m.: 4-H Sheep Show 11 a.m.: Mini Sheep Show FRIDAY, AUGUST 6 9 a.m.: 4-H Beef Show 9:30 a.m.: Mini Bucket Calf Show SATURDAY, AUGUST 7 10 a.m.: Junior Livestock Sale MONDAY, AUGUST 9 4 p.m.: 4-H Tabletop Project Pick Up 4 p.m.: Open Class Exhibit Pick Up

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2021 Adams County Fair Queen, Mandy McCormick Mandy McCormick is the 21-year-old daughter of Monte and Jeanette McCormick of Bennett. She is a graduate of Bennett High School where she was involved in Future Farmers of America on the executive committee and held the offices of reporter and historian. Mandy was a 5-year member of

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the Dry Creek 4-H club where she showed horses and is an active member of High Plains Trail Riders Horse show club. Mandy is a partner in her family-owned business and farming operations. Her future plans include earning her degree in agriculture production management as the fifth generation to be part of agriculture. In her spare time, she can be found raising her bottle calves, showing her horse, and spending time with her family. Mandy hopes you will join her at the Adams County Fair August 4-8. See you on the Midway!

2021 Adams County Fair Lady-in-Waiting, Kira Szulinski

Kira Szulinski, is the 21-year-old daughter of Milt and Laura Szulinski. She is currently attending Metropolitan State University, majoring in biology. She hopes to become a Physician’s Assistant. Kira has one younger sister who currently attends Horizon High School, the same high school she graduated from in 2018. Kira has been riding horses since she was eight and has participated in 4-H since the age of 12. She also played

softball at a national level from the age of 8 through 17. Kira has been training her horse Ember since she bought the mare as a 6-month-old foal. They began their show career over the past two summers and recently competed at the Colorado State Fair where they took 6th place overall in the level 2 division. The fair holds many wonderful adventures and memories for her. She is delighted to promote the fair and activities it holds. She hopes you will open the doors and join her and Mandy in the adventures August 4-8.

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PAST FAIR ROYALTY 1950s 1950 Chloe Plass Weidenbach

Cummings Roofing

1952 Betty Williams

Jax Broomfield Outdoor Gear, Ranch & Home

1953 Yulene Banek

1973 Marla Myers Zuch

1954 Carma Jesiop Hale

1974 Nancy Coufal Elrod

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1955 Ella Masters

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1956 Sandy Crosby Davidson

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1957 Bonnie Aschenbrenner Kanouse

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1958 Revae Milligan - Miss Rodeo Colorado 1958

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1959 Diane Newell

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1960s 1960 Phillis Guthrie Webb

ROYALTY PROGRAM CLINIC The Adams County Fair Royalty Program Clinic will be announced in the fall. For more information on attending this event, please email Courtney Cox. If you plan to compete for the 2022 title of Adams County Fair Lady-in-Waiting, this royalty clinic is mandatory. The 2022 competition will be held at the Regional Park Complex in the fall of 2021.

1961 Rosemary “Cookie” Larson Miss Rodeo Colorado 1961

1975 Barbara Seitz Williams - Miss 2000s Rodeo Colorado 1978 2002 Amanda Milton 2003 Stacie Toft 1976 Pam Armstrong Whitlock 2004 Bronwyn Schindler 1977 Teri Bohlander Griffith 2005 Alyse Scebbi Fieldgrove Parkos 2006 Alyssa Bunjes Baker - the 1978 Debbie Pech Ritch - Miss daughter of the 1980 queen Rodeo Colorado 1979 2007 Chelyn Heideman Hart 1979 Jeri Cooper Hass 2008 Sadie Sayler Nelson 2009 Randi Rae Fishler 1980s 2010s 1980 Nancy Nott Bunjes - also 2010 Sydnie Rask the mother of the 2006 Queen 2011 Courtney Cox 1981 Susan Berger Farner 2012 Danielle McCormick 1982 Margaret Keehn 2013 Alexandra Nelms Holyoak 1983 Penny Constable Anderson 2014 Savanna Hamilton 2015 Lindsey Irby Bakes 1984 Sandie Chaney 2016 Aviendha Anemaet 1985 Duetta Allart 2017 Jennifer Ann D’Epagnier 1988 Kelly Field 2018 Lindsey Burleson 1989 Kim Kling Daley 2019 Racheal Lampo

1970s 1970 Jodi Russell Pfersh 1971 Janet Snidow Jackson

1951 Gretchen Gilbert Wilson

1962 Sandy Schwab Purdy 1963 Pat Strole 1964 Annette Carrvin Bowers 1965 Teri Reither Watson 1966 Janice Schwabb Miles 1967 Paula Klaumann Jones 1968 Georgia Dowd Haller 1969 Marilynne “Lynne” Hokr Redman

1990s 1990 Heidi Carmack 1991 Colette Wilbanks Stoudt 1992 Tara Rumsey Weber 1993 Kelli Mohan Metz 1994 Sara Ocker 1995 Jodi Miller Stonner

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ADAMS COUNTY FAIR DEMOGRAPHICS The Adams County Fair is one of the largest county fairs in the State of Colorado. We host over 85,000 fun seekers over a five-day period. We are conveniently located just 20 minutes north of downtown Denver in Brighton and have easy access to major highways and interstates. Your company will benefit from public awareness of your product or service, sampling, coupons, and retail sales activities. 55% female and 45% male

Age range is 26-45 We serve the communities of Arvada, Aurora, Bennett, Brighton, Commerce City, Federal Heights, Northglenn, Thornton, and Westminster 50% of our fun seekers attend the fair more than one day $58,000 is the mean annual income of the fair attendee Top attractions include the carnival, food, commercial exhibits, 4-H exhibits, free musical

entertainment, demolition derby, truck pull, rodeo, and Fiesta Day Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are the largest days at the fair and Fiesta Day, on Sunday, is ranked #1 We are proud of the fair’s rich agricultural history For more information about getting involved in the Adams County Fair, please call 303.327.9430.

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What is the admission charge to the Adams County Fair? There is no admission charge.

How much are the carnival armbands? Are there any specials? Wednesday, Aug. 4 - $20 Thursday, Aug. 5 - $25 Friday, Aug. 6 - $15 until 3 p.m.; valid until 4 p.m. After 3 p.m. $30 Saturday, Aug. 7 - $30 Sunday, Aug. 8 - $30

What are the hours of the Adams County Fair? Wednesday, Aug. 4 - 6 -11 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 6- 10 a.m.-Midnight

Thursday, Aug. 5 - 10 a.m.- Midnight Midway opens at 4 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 7 - 10 a.m.-Midnight Sunday, Aug. 8 - 10 a.m.-Midnight

Do you recycle at the fair? What are the hours of the Carnival? Wednesday, Aug. 4 - 6 -11 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 7 - Noon - Midnight

Thursday, Aug. 5- 4- Midnight

Sunday, Aug. 8 - Noon-Midnight

Friday, Aug. 6 - 10 a.m.-Midnight

Where can I purchase tickets to the Grandstand Events? Tickets for all United Power Grandstand Events are available for purchase by clicking on the “Buy Tickets” symbol located to the right of this page OR at the Riverdale Regional Park located at 9755 Henderson Road in Brighton, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

When is Senior Day? Senior Day is on Thursday, Aug. 5, beginning at 10 a.m. This event will be held outdoors this year. Located on the lawn east of the Waymire Dome Building. Enjoy a free lunch for our guests 55 and over, then take in the resource fair and bingo.

Does the fair have a lost and found? Lost and Found is located in the Parks Administrative Offices at the main entrance of the Regional Park Complex. Anyone looking for lost articles should check at this location during the fair from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or call 303.327.9430.

Is there reserved seating at the Grandstand? No. All seating in the United Power Grandstand Arena is general admission.

Do you allow pets at the fair? The only animals allowed on the grounds are service animals, animals on exhibit or those used in entertainment. We do not have accommodations for pets at the fairgrounds.

Where can I go for additional fair Information? Information booths are located in the Exhibit Hall and several booths on the Midway.

Adams County introduced a single-stream recycling program throughout county facilities which has increased the amount of waste diverted from the landfill by 17% since 2011. Plastic bottles, plastic cups, aluminum, cans, paper, and glass can all be recycled while attending the fair.

Where is the Adams County Fair? The Adams County Fair is held at the Riverdale Regional Park Complex at 9755 Henderson Road in Brighton. We are conveniently located off U.S. Highway 85, 124th Avenue, and Riverdale Road.

When is Kids Day?Adams County Fair 9NEWS Kids Day at the Fair is Friday, Aug. 6. This event will be held outdoors this year. Located on the lawn east of the Waymire Dome Building.

Do you have ATMs? ATM machines are located in the Exhibit Hall, Waymire Dome Building, Carnival, and Midway areas.

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who was also in the summit parking lot after hiking to the top with his church group, said he thought the online reservation system was easy and self-explanatory. He made his reservation about a week in advance, explaining that his group bought a three-day pass and would be using it all three days. Moats, who was visiting the peak for the first time, said: “It was good to know we’d have a (parking) spot.” Getting the word out According to Armstrong, the biggest challenge with the reservation system now is simply getting the word out. A lot of visitors, particularly people from out-of-state, are arriving at the welcome station without a reservation, simply because they don’t know about the new system. To that end, the USFS has set up wireless internet at the welcome station so that unprepared visitors can make a reservation. However, Armstrong emphasized that it’s a

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State health officials continue to stress the importance of vaccination. Rates vary widely around the state, and fewer than half of eligible students ages 12 to 18 are currently vaccinated, with just a few weeks to

fallback system and not something visitors should rely on, especially because the internet isn’t highspeed. This is exactly what happened when Chicago’s Prasanthi Konakandla arrived at the welcome station on July 22. The USFS staff member gave her instructions on where and how to make an online reservation, and it was overall a fairly easy process once she got started, she said. Konakandla described two small issues, though. First, she didn’t know which type of ticket to buy. There’s a vehicle ticket for all recreation sites, one for Mount Goliath and the summit area, and then one for Summit Lake only. The second issue was that she had to register with the system, putting in her email address and other information, rather than simply purchasing it. Konakandla also mentioned that, while the process was relatively easy for her, it might be difficult for those who aren’t as tech-savvy or don’t have smartphones. Meanwhile, Yen Zhang, who was also visiting from Chicago but go before school starts. State Epidemiologist Rachel Herlihy pointed to the steep decline in hospitalizations and deaths in counties with high vaccination rates. At the same time, she noted that schools serve a large unvaccinated population and will for many months to come. It’s not clear when vaccines for younger children will be approved by federal regulators.

A young mountain goat, called a kid, walks along the tundra below the summit of PHOTO BY CORINNE WESTEMAN Mount Evans on July 22.

traveling separately, said she made her reservation about a week in advance. For $17 total — $15 for the vehicle ticket plus a $2 reservation fee — she thought it was a fair price. “I always research ahead of time,” she said, adding that many national parks also require reservations.

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For many, the switch from high school to college means an introduction into the world of checking accounts. But for high-school athletes making the switch to college sports, there’s a business side that must be considered, too. In general, college athletics are big business, especially if the sport of choice is football. College football pays for a good percentage of a school’s athletic budget, though postseason appearances — regardless of sport — don’t hurt that bottom line either. The result for new college athletes is a system foreign to newly minted, independent youngsters. NCAA Division I and II athletes can receive scholarships for tuition, books and fees. But NCAA rules prohibit “payfor-play” arrangements. The debate on that score will continue for years. But, for now, it also leaves athletes in the position of being unpaid revenue-makers of universities with the same responsibilities as the paid coaches and assistants. A recent Supreme Court decision allows athletes to earn money for use of their likeness. Last week, the former high-school athletes talked about their adjustments to life as college athletes. This week, the topic is the business and academic side of college sports. Business is in the eye of the beholder Frederick High School alum Davis Richard’s thoughts about business ties to college athletics were succinct. “It is definitely more like a business than high school. But at the end of the day, it’s still basketball,” said Richard, who played at Central Wyoming Community College. To fellow Frederick High School graduate Blake Duran, now playing

MAKING THE ADJUSTMENT PART 2 OF 3 football at Dakota State University in Madison, South Dakota, college sports felt like a business. To a point. “It can feel like a job sometimes, but the fun that comes along overcomes that for me,” he said. “It’s a lot to handle, being in college and especially as a student-athlete. You definitely need some time management.” That piece of college life involves going to class, going to practice, taking a shower and doing homework. “It can definitely be exhausting at points. You don’t really have any down time during the week,” he said. Brighton High School graduate Ivan Scarpino, who wound up playing football at Gustavus Adolphus College in Minnesota, said his school did “a good job” of guiding athletes through coronavirus and all its effects. Tori Haug, BHS grad who played softball at Lakeland College, saw a smaller business side to college athletics. “Based on high school to college athletics college seems to be more of a business experience than high school, but only when talking about scholarships,” she said. “Other than that, everything is the same. You’re still playing the game, going to school and meeting new people.” BHS grad Abigail Read agreed. She’s running cross country at Metropolitan State University in Denver. “There are some business aspects. But as an athlete, I don’t feel that,” she said. “The coaches do a really good job of keeping us as athletes focused on running while they take care of the more business stuff.” For Fort Lupton’s Antonio Marquez, who’s running track and cross country at Western State University in Gunnison, college athletics didn’t feel like a business at all. “The other runners around me think the same as me,” he said. SEE COLLEGE, P29

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Westminster Little League’s Challenger Program rings in 2021 season Westy LL hosts free adaptive baseball program for players with developmental challenges BY RYAN DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The grass is freshly cut, the concession stands open, the base paths laid out in chalk - Tepper Field is ready for Opening Day. In a few moments, uniforms will be handed out, the national anthem will play, and players will take their place on the

field; some of them in wheelchairs, others accompanied by aids - all giddy with excitement. July 21 marked the inaugural Opening Day for Westminster Little League’s Challenger Program; a nationwide initiative that began in 1989 as a way to provide individuals with physical and intellectual challenges a way to participate in Little League. The program includes a Little League Challenger Program for players ages four to 22 and a Senior Challenger Program for players 15 and up. There are three Challenger Programs in Colorado; one hosted by Boulder Little League, one run by Northern Lights Little League in

Thornton and Westminster Little League’s. Westminster Little League President Mark Pigg said that this is his first time running the Challenger Program, stating that his league took the program over from North Denver Little League. Pigg added that the program was slated to begin in the summer of 2020, but it - along with all other Westminster Little League activities - was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We just decided to take it over from (North Denver),” said Pigg, “and so, we’re actually running it for the first time this year. We were supposed to run it last year, but everything got cancelled. We’re pretty

encourage about how it’s going so far. We’ve got about 20 kids registered so far. Every kid is always safe, and every kid gets to hit. It’s really good to see those kids out there.” Leveling the playing field The Challenger Program convenes every Saturday until the end of August, hosting weekly games that typically see two teams cycle through their batting order twice. The program is free of charge to players and their families, with everything from uniforms to equipment covered by the League. Dennis Walker, a long time Little SEE BASEBALL, P30

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“They love working hard, chilling and, most importantly, winning. Without them, then it would feel a little like a business, but I do get some of the best opportunities. such as running in one of the most beautiful places in the world, working out with some of the best talent and I get the opportunity to do something special with running.” Willing to work? BHS alum Isaiah Madril, who went to the University of Dubuque in Dubuque, Iowa, to play football, said college athletics felt like more of a business to him. “If you aren’t willing to work and be dedicated to your craft, then college isn’t for you,” he said. “More than half of my days are taken up by football, whether it is the weekends or weekdays.” “College football is completely a business until you sign with a school,” said Frederick High School grad Lucas Dunker. He transferred to be a place-kicker at Washington State University. “Once you sign, you have a whole community of people welcoming you in with open arms.” Wrestler Jacob Duran, who moved from Fort Lupton High School to the University of Northern Colorado, left no doubt at all that wrestling is a full-time job. “In wrestling season, if you have a job and completing both studies and athletics at the same time, that shows dedication for what you really want in life,” he said. “Because fitting all three would definitely be a struggle but still completely possible.” Prairie View alum Kyle Melvin, who went on to play college baseball at Providence Christian College in Pasadena, California, said parts of the experience feel like a job in terms of time and effort spent. “But with it being something I love to do and it being another way I can glorify God, it is a job I’m always wanting to do,” he said. BHS grad Nate Griffeth, whose football season at Luther College in Iowa was wiped out by coronavirus,

said college athletics felt like a business. “It takes a lot to build a successful team, and in order to do that, we are constantly in meetings talking about game plans and watching film, always trying to improve,” Griffeth said. “Everything we do either in lifting and practice has a specific purpose to make us better and be prepared for whoever we’re playing that week.” Study assistance Duran’s team takes in study tables twice a week for two hours a night. “This definitely helps because it gives us a chance to do homework with no distractions to ensure that we get our work done,” he said. “We also have a team academic coordinator who knows as soon as we miss class or an assignment, so it’s nice knowing someone can help if you slack off.” Scarpino has something similar at his school. “My team has weekly meetings where we share our goals and exactly how we are going to accomplish them,” he said. “Position coaches always check in on players about grades, and the college has a lot of resources for help too.” Haug said academic help is available any time. “If an athlete is struggling in a class, our coach and our teammates are always willing to help get us back on track as well as our professors,” she said. Griffeth said his team has weekly meetings with position coaches to talk about the coming week in academics. “And we have a calendar that we put all the upcoming assignments we have so we don’t fall behind,” Griffeth said. “And at the beginning of the semester, we set academic goals such as GPA. Marquez said his team does the most it can to help him academically. That includes mandatory study hall twice a week. “The other runners, coaches, and aid care about the team having good grades,” Marquez said. “Coaches will check your grades often and will definitely talk to you about your grades. My teammates have a meeting where we talk about our goal as a team. One of the most used statements is having good grades.”

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because the coaches expect you to take care of your stuff as well as the professors,” she said. “But there are still grade checks and expectations. They just aren’t talked about like in high school.” Dunker meets with his football academic adviser at least twice a week. He also has access to open tutors “whenever I need it.” Madril’s school provides a twoday-a-week study hall for all college athletes. “We have free tutors waiting to help,” he said. “In college, there should be no way you should fail because there are so many resources.” Jacob Duran’s academic requirements include a mandatory six hours of study hall. One-third of that involves the whole team; the rest is up to the individual team members. “If not, the team will get it,” Duran laughed.

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League administrator, served as Westy’s president and the district administrator before retiring. After he gave up from his administrative duties, Walker made the decision to start the United Rentals Little League Challenger Baseball Tournament, an annual golf tournament at Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course that benefits the Challenger Program. “When I left Little League,” said Walker, “I made the decision that these kids are the ones that really need support. So, I decided to create a golf tournament, the proceeds of which only benefit the Challenger Kids. Now, we’ve been doing it for over 20 years and all the money raised goes to this program. “This year, we sold out faster than we ever have,” Walker continued. “We’ll raise somewhere around $15,000 or more. The money won’t be due this year, it will now go to the kids next year. So, I’ll tell Angie (Kogovsek) `Do not worry and I want the parents to know, do not worry, because the tournament is sold out and we’re guaranteed the money that your league will be able to continue next year.’ So, we’re always one year in advance.” This year’s tournament will be held on Aug. 18. Walker made a speech to the players and their families on Opening Day, announcing that the Challenger Program had secured the funding to continue next year. He added that the physical and mental challenges the Challenger players deal with adds increased need to making the program free of cost. “Some of these people are very poor,” said Walker. “I can’t even imagine the medical bills they have. Some of them don’t get to go out to eat, so if we have a barbecue here, they can bring the whole family. Making sure they’re getting taken care of, that’s the bottom line. While the funding for the Challenger Program is provided by the golf tournament, the operations of the program are handled by volunteers. Angie Kogovsek’s son was a

Westy Little League player growing up, but once he graduated from the program, she felt compelled to help out on the administrative side. “I made phone calls,” said Kogovsek, “trying to get the word out. We’re hoping the word will spread and we’ll get more players to enroll. A lot of the families are really helpful and really involved.” Another volunteer, Brian Kite, said that he was glad Tepper Field now has the accessibility to host the Challenger Program. “It allows everyone to have the experience that every kid should have,” said Kite. “We thought about doing this in years past, but with our facilities, we didn’t quite have the accessibility that we have now.” Pigg echoed Kite’s sentiment, stating that the Challenger Program offers accessibility to a common youth pastime. “It gives them a bit of normalcy,” Pigg said, “to actually get out on the field and participate in a sport. The kids just really love it, not being cooped up in the house or what have you, they’re actually getting out and being active and they just really enjoy being out there on the field and wearing a baseball uniform and being on a team with some of their other buddies.”

Buddies The Challenger Program also has a place for Westy’s regular season players. Little League participants are invited to help out the Challenger players as buddies, helping them field balls, run the bases, and sometimes swing a bat. “Challenger encourages the use of player buddies,” said Pigg, “What a player’s buddy will do is assist one of the Challenger players to pick up the ball, or maybe if a kid’s in a wheelchair, the buddy will push the wheelchair around the bases. That gives parents a chance to just sit in the bleachers and watch their kids instead of having to be with them all the time.” One player had his brother as a buddy on Opening Day, helping him to navigate the base paths and stay alert in the outfield. Other Little League buddies helped shag balls and direct baserunners. All the while, parents were able to sit back and watch their kids take part in America’s Pastime.

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Front Range corridor includes nests of birds once rare in the state BY KYLE COOKE AND CLARISSA GUY ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS

It’s no secret that the human population on Colorado’s Front Range is expanding. State officials predict that in the 10-year range from 2019 to 2029, Colorado will grow by more than 800,000 people, with about 87% of them settling in the Front Range. More perplexing, however, is that another population is growing in that same densely populated urban corridor: bald eagles. According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), the whole state of Colorado had just three known bald eagle nests by the end of the 1970s. Today, the state is home to more than 200 nests — some in “unconventional” locations, like the Front Range. This could explain why people who frequent Denver’s City Park have become accustomed to seeing bald eagles in the area. “We know that our population of eagles has increased in this area,” said Reesa Conrey, an avian researcher with CPW. “And we know that our population of humans is also increasingly very rapidly.” CPW is embarking on a four-year study to learn why these eagles — the national bird of the United

States — are settling in urban areas that are often disrupted by construction and other human activity. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies also are participating in the study, which will be the “most comprehensive bald eagle monitoring project ever done by CPW,” according to a news release. According to CPW officials, Colorado’s eagle population declined in the mid-20th century due to human disturbance, loss of habitat, and DDT, a pesticide that poisoned the birds and made their egg shells extra thin. The egg shells “often broke during incubation or otherwise failed to hatch,” according to the USFWS. DDT was banned in 1972, and the eagle population nationwide rebounded as a result to the point that in 2007, the iconic birds were removed from the endangered species list. (Eagles are still protected under both the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.) Despite all the development on the Front Range since the 1970s, the state has also made it an easier place to settle with the construction of reservoirs. The first bald eagle nest in the Front Range was established in Barr Lake State Park in Adams County in 1986, Conrey said. Storms destroyed that nest and six others over the course of many years, including a nest in 2021. The eagles are currently rebuilding their nests at Barr Lake.

A bald eagle flies over the Denver Museum of Nature & Science in City Park. PHOTO BY KEVIN J. BEATY / DENVERITE

For this research project, CPW is using GPS transmitters to track the eagles in the northern Front Range. According to CPW, “results from the monitoring effort will be used to model the bald eagle population trajectory and expected impacts of predicted future land use change. Biologists will then make data-driven recommendations on minimizing and mitigating disturbances of the bald eagle’s environment essential to its survival.” Researchers hope the data will help them identify ways to preserve and develop ideal eagle habitat in urban areas as well as better under-

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To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On May 20, 2021, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

On April 29, 2021, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.

Original Grantor(s) JOSE RAMIREZ Original Beneficiary(ies) ATHAS CAPITAL GROUP, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not its individual capacity but solely as Trustee for IRP Fund II Trust 2A Date of Deed of Trust February 28, 2019 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 05, 2019 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2019000016110 Original Principal Amount $483,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $483,000.00

Original Grantor(s) Danielle Barton Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Guild Mortgage Company, a California Corporation, Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Guild Mortgage Company, LLC Date of Deed of Trust July 29, 2019 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 30, 2019 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2019000060449 Original Principal Amount $312,340.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $310,985.41

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LEGAL DESCRIPTION THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 67 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. EXCEPT A 1 ACRE TRACT IN NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID TRACT, 275 FEET EAST AND WEST AND 158.40 FEET NORTH AND SOUTH, SAID EXCEPTED PORTION BEING FURTHER DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE EAST 275 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 158.40 FEET; THENCE WEST 275 FEET; THENCE NORTH 158.40 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO PURSUANT TO CORRECTIVE AFFIDAVIT RE: SCRIVENER’S ERROR PURSUANT TO C.R.S. § 38-35-109 (5) RECORDED ON 05/15/2020 AT REC. NO. 2020000044565 Also known by street and number as: 8740 DAHLIA STREET, HENDERSON, CO 80640. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 09/22/2021, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 7/29/2021 Last Publication: 8/26/2021 Name of Publication: Metro North 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; DATE: 05/20/2021 Lisa L. Culpepper, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Lisa L. Culpepper, Treasurer and Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Anna Johnston #51978 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 10, BRADELL ESTATES, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6199 Pontiac St, Commerce City, CO 80022. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 09/01/2021, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 7/8/2021 Last Publication: 8/5/2021 Name of Publication: Metro North 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; DATE: 04/29/2021 Lisa L. Culpepper, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Lisa L. Culpepper, Treasurer and Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly R. Shilliday #24423 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-20-884103-LL The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202178863 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 22, 2021, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records. Original Grantor(s) Jose Ramirez Original Beneficiary(ies)

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The Guy R. James Profit-Sharing Plan and Trust Current Holder of Evidence of Debt The Guy R. James Profit-Sharing Plan and Trust Date of Deed of Trust February 27, 2020 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 05, 2020 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2020000021383 Original Principal Amount $270,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $270,000.00

Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 15, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 20050615000631100 Original Principal Amount $180,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $131,191.22

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. A portion of the South ½ of the Northeast ¼ of Section 4, Township 3 South, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M.. described as Follows: Beginning at a point 30 feet North of and 30 feet East of the center of said section 4; thence East and parallel to the East-West center line of said Section 4, a distance of 178.8 feet; Thence North and parallel to the North-South centerline of said section 4 a distance of 284.5 feet; thence West and parallel to said East-West centerline a distance of 178.8 feet; thence South and parallel to said North-South centerline a distance of 284.5 feet to the point of beginning, Except that portion conveyed in deed recorded May 23, 1991 in Book 3780 at Page 666, County of Adams, State of Colorado. Also known by street and number as: . THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 08/25/2021, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 7/1/2021 Last Publication: 7/29/2021 Name of Publication: Metro North

Also known by street and number as: 3001 W. 71st Way, Westminster, CO 80030. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE

Lot 1, Block 4, WYNDEMERE PARK SUBDIVISION, County of Adams, State of Colorado. Also known by street and number as: 4206 E 106th Place, Thornton, CO 80233. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 09/22/2021, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 7/29/2021 Last Publication: 8/26/2021 Name of Publication: Metro North 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; DATE: 05/20/2021 Lisa L. Culpepper, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Lisa L. Culpepper, Treasurer and Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Amanda Ferguson #44893 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # CO10860 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

DATE: 04/22/2021 Lisa L. Culpepper, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Lisa L. Culpepper, Treasurer and Public Trustee

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202178866

Harvey L. Kramer #31239 Kramer Law LLC 4101 E. Louisiana Ave., Suite 108, Denver, CO 80246 (303) 282-4342 Attorney File # 78863 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202178872 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 20, 2021, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records. Original Grantor(s) Robert E. Fallona Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc., its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as Trustee for the benefit of the Freddie Mac Seasoned Loans Structured Transaction Trust, Series 2020-2 Date of Deed of Trust June 04, 2005 County of Recording

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 09/08/2021, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 7/15/2021 Last Publication: 8/12/2021 Name of Publication: Metro North 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; DATE: 05/06/2021 Lisa L. Culpepper, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Lisa L. Culpepper, Treasurer and Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Angela Schmitz #42065 Robinson & Henry, P.C. 7555 E. Hampden Avenue, Suite 600, Denver, CO 80231 (303) 688-0944 Attorney File # 78866 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

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;

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 6, 2021, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records. Original Grantor(s) K R Group LLC Original Beneficiary(ies) A & E Properties, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt A & E Properties, LLC Date of Deed of Trust April 22, 2016 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 25, 2016 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2016000031001 Original Principal Amount $249,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $207,219.25

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202178869 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 20, 2021, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records. Original Grantor(s) Blueprint Investment Fund LLC, a Colorado limited liability company Original Beneficiary(ies) BRELF II, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BRMK Lending, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company Date of Deed of Trust January 30, 2019 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 01, 2019 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2019000008172 Original Principal Amount $1,522,105.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $1,883,341.00 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. Lot 1, Block 1, Cottonwood Village, County of Adams, State of Colorado, Except those portions described on the Condominium Maps recorded June 22, 2006 at Reception No. 20060622000634460 and July 10, 2007 at Reception No. 2007000066050. Also known by street and number as: Northwest Corner West 88th Avenue and Federal Boulevard, Westminster, CO 80260.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 09/22/2021, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property

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Public Notices and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 7/29/2021 Last Publication: 8/26/2021 Name of Publication: Metro North 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; DATE: 05/20/2021 Lisa L. Culpepper, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Peter Q. Murphy ##23328 Markus Williams Young & Hunsicker LLC 1775 Sherman St., Suite 1950, Denver, CO 80203 (303) 830-0800 Attorney File # 11167.017 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202178870 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 20, 2021, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records. Original Grantor(s) Michael Mares Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN FINANCIAL CORP., AN OP. SUB. OF MLB&T CO., FSB, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-FFC Date of Deed of Trust January 30, 2007 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 22, 2007 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2007000029724 Original Principal Amount $38,200.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $38,129.30 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 16, BLOCK 1, PLATTE RIVER RANCH, FILING NO 5, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 1186 Cardinal Circle, Brighton, CO 80601. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 09/22/2021, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 7/29/2021 Last Publication: 8/26/2021 Name of Publication: Metro North 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; DATE: 05/20/2021 Lisa L. Culpepper, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Lisa L. Culpepper, Treasurer and Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Alison L. Berry #34531 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., #400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 21-025441

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

City and County PUBLIC NOTICE TO ADAMS COUNTY REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNERS FILING APPEALS WITH THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that commencing September 1, 2021, the Adams County Board of Equalization shall sit at the Adams County Government Center, 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Brighton, Colorado, to review the assessment roll of all taxable real and personal property located in the County, as prepared by the Assessor, and to hear appeals from determinations of the Assessor, sitting by itself or by authorized independent referees. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, the deadline for filing appeals with the Board of Equalization for real and personal property is September 15, 2021. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS JOSH ZYGIELBAUM, CLERK OF THE BOARD Legal Notice No. 707835 First Publication: July 29, 2021 Last Publication: July 29, 2021 Publisher: Westminster Window Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Brighton Standard Blade: No. Published: July 28, 2021 Commerce City Sentinel Express: No. Published July 27, 2021 Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 164th AVENUE AND YORK STREET ANNEXATION (Second Notice) Notice is hereby given that the Thornton City Council will hold a public hearing concerning the 164th Avenue and York Street Annexation for approximately 24 acres of land generally located north and south of East 164th Avenue and west of York Street. A copy of the Resolution initiating annexation proceedings and the legal description of the property proposed for annexation are attached. This hearing will be held on August 24, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at the City of Thornton. To provide testimony during the public hearing, register in advance at https://thorntonco.zoom.us/webinar/register/ WN_CKASZ38SQsaWgTJuJ-GJsg You may also participate by calling 669-900-6833 and enter Meeting ID: 812 5378 9870 at the time of the meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting and the process for providing testimony. All interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing or present their views to Thornton City Council by providing written comments in advance of the public hearing. Written comments sent via email must be received at CityDevelopment@ ThorntonCO.gov prior to 4:00pm MDT/MST on the day of the public hearing. You may email your comments to CityDevelopment@ThorntonCO. gov. Written comments sent via mail to Thornton City Hall, City Development Department, 9500 Civic Center Drive, Thornton, CO 80229 must be received at City Hall prior to 5:00pm MDT/MST on the Friday preceding the public hearing. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact the City Development Department at CityDevelopment@ThorntonCO.gov or leave a voicemail at 303-538-7295. If you have any questions regarding attending the Zoom Meeting, please email CityDevelopment@ThorntonCO.gov prior to 4 p.m. on August 24, 2021. Qualified individuals with a disability may contact Thornton’s ADA Coordinator to request and arrange for accommodations. Requests for accommodation should be made as far in advance as possible, but preferably no less than five business days prior to the date needed. Please contact Thornton’s ADA Coordinator via phone 303-5387334 or email adacoordinator@ThorntonCO.gov. ATTEST: Kristen N. Rosenbaum, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: William A. Tuthill III, Interim City Attorney PUBLISHED: 7-22, 7-29, 8-5, and 8-12-2021 RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF THE 164TH AVENUE AND YORK STREET ANNEXATION PETITION AND ESTABLISHING AUGUST 24, 2021 AS THE DATE FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUESTED ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH AND SOUTH OF EAST 164TH AVENUE AND WEST OF YORK STREET TO THE CITY (164TH AVENUE AND YORK STREET ANNEXATION). WHEREAS, the Morgan Robert Living Trust, Ferne F. Skidmore, and Kenneth Johnson are the owners (Owners) of unincorporated property as described herein, comprising 100% of an area proposed for annexation; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Title 31, Article 12, Section 107, Colorado Revised Statutes, the Owners have submitted a petition for annexation of certain unincorporated property to the City and the Petition for Annexation is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as Attachment A; and WHEREAS, Title 31, Article 12, Section 108, Colorado Revised Statutes, requires that the City establish a date, time, and place that the City will consider the annexation and various requirements of Title 31, Article 12, Colorado Revised Statutes; and WHEREAS, the City Council, at its regular meeting

on July 13, 2021, reviewed the Petition for Annexation and various documents submitted in support of the Petition for Annexation; and WHEREAS, the City Council has examined the record in this case; examined the various exhibits; considered the request and the recommendations of the City staff; considered the applicable requirements of the Municipal Annexation Act of 1965, as amended; and based upon the record which has been made concerning the request, has arrived at its decision. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THORNTON, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS: 1. The Petition for Annexation is in substantial compliance with the requirements of Title 31, Article 12, Colorado Revised Statutes, and in particular Section 107 thereof. The City Manager is directed to follow the procedures outlined in Sections 31-12-108 to 110, Colorado Revised Statutes. 2. Consideration of the Annexation is scheduled for the City Council meeting on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Thornton, Colorado, on July 13, 2021. CITY OF THORNTON, COLORADO Jan Kulmann, Mayor ATTEST: Kristen N. Rosenbaum, City Clerk ANNEXATION PARCEL DESCRIPTION A PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE EAST HALF OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. COMMENCING AT THE EAST QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 2; THENCE NORTH 89°55'46" WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 2, A DISTANCE OF 30.00 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF THE EXISTING CITY BOUNDARY AS ESTABLISHED BY ANNEXATION ORDINANCE 2884, RECORDED AT RECEPTION NUMBER 20050706000713030 IN THE ADAMS COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER'S OFFICE, SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 00°00'18" WEST COINCIDENT WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID ANNEXATION AND A LINE BEING 30.00 FEET WEST AND PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 2, A DISTANCE OF 636.70 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING THE WEST LINE OF SAID ANNEXATION, NORTH 89°59'48" WEST ALONG THE EXTENSION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 2, A DISTANCE OF 1,315.28 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF RACE STREET AS DEDICATED BY THE REHFELD SUBDIVISION PLAT RECORDED AT RECEPTION NUMBER A030501; THENCE NORTH 00°03'32" EAST ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE AND THE NORTHERLY EXTENSION THEREOF, A DISTANCE OF 638.24 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE EXISTING CITY BOUNDARY AS ESTABLISHED BY ANNEXATION ORDINANCE 1997, RECORDED AT RECEPTION NUMBER B0956019 AND AMENDED BY ORDINANCE 2180 AS RECORDED AT RECEPTION NUMBER B1082076 IN THE SAID CLERK AND RECORDER'S OFFICE AND THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE SOUTH 89°55'46" EAST COINCIDENT WITH SAID SOUTH LINE AND SAID NORTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 654.68 FEET; THENCE ALONG THE WEST AND NORTH LINES OF SKIDMORE EXEMPTION FROM SUBDIVIDING RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 1989020916723 OR B916723 IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF ADAMS COUNTY, THE FOLLOWING TWO (2) COURSES: 1. COINCIDENT WITH SAID ANNEXATION, NORTH 00°00'52" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 363.00 FEET; 2. DEPARTING SAID ANNEXATION, SOUTH 89°55'46" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 435.49 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF PARCEL A OF SAID SKIDMORE EXEMPTION FROM SUBDIVIDING; THENCE ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE AND NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL A, THE FOLLOWING TWO (2) COURSES: 1. SOUTH 00°00'52" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 213.00 FEET; 2. SOUTH 89°55'46" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 204.51 FEET, TO THE WEST LINE OF 20.00 FOOT RIGHT-OF-WAY PER BOOK 3623 AT PAGE 246; THENCE COINCIDENT WITH THE WEST, NORTH AND EAST LINES OF SAID RIGHT-OFWAY, THE FOLLOWING THREE (3) COURSES: 1. NORTH 00°00'52" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 213.00 FEET; 2. SOUTH 89°55'46" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 20.00 FEET TO THE SAID CITY LIMITS AS ESTABLISHED BY ORDINANCE 2884; 3. SOUTH 00°00'52" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 363.00 FEET ALONG THE SAID CITY LIMITS, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PARCEL CONTAINS 1,034,281 SQUARE FEET OR 23.74 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. Legal Notice No. 707840 First Publication: July 29, 2021 Last Publication: July 29, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Second Publication Date Public Notice ORDINANCE NO. 21-07 INTRODUCED BY: Council Member Sweeney Council Member Peterson AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL HEIGHTS, COLORADO, ENACTING ARTICLE XIV FAIR CAMPAIGN

PRACTICES OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE FEDERAL HEIGHTS MUNICIPAL CODE

PLANS AND PUD PLAN AMENDMENTS

INTRODUCED, READ AND PASSED AS AN ORDINANCE, ON FIRST READING, AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL HEIGHTS, COLORADO, THE 6th DAY OF July 2021. READ, PASSED AND ADOPTED AS AN ORDINANCE ON SECOND READING, AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL HEIGHTS, COLORADO, THE 20th day of July 2021.

The Ordinance is available for review in the City Clerk’s office.

Legal Notice No. 707846 First Publication: July 15, 2021 Last Publication: July 29, 2021 Publisher: Westminster Window Not consecutive publications

Legal Notice No. 707847 First Publication: July 15, 2021 Last Publication: July 29, 2021 Publisher: Westminster Window Not consecutive publications

Public Notice

PUBLIC HEARING

ORDINANCE NO. 21-08 INTRODUCED BY: Council Member Sweeney Council Member Sellers

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – CITY COUNCIL Notice is hereby given to all interested persons that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of Westminster on Monday, August 9, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. In light of the COVID-19 public health situation and to promote social distancing, the public has the option to attend in person or remotely. See below for additional information. Boulder Creek Neighborhoods is proposing the development of 122 Single-Family Attached homes on a currently undeveloped thirty-six-acre parcel located at the northwest corner of 128th Avenue and Huron Street. Due to the natural grade of this parcel (the land slopes downhill sharply to the west, northwest, and north), the builder will be able to offer walk-out basements for some of the homes, but, for the most part, the homes will be single-story. The site features great views of the Front Range, and backs onto the Big Dry Creek stream corridor and public open space area. The developer is planning a walkable community with several outdoor amenities, walking paths, and connections to the Big Dry Creek Open Space Trail. While the project will not be age-restricted, it will be marketed to older adults and “empty nesters.” The City Council will be asked to approve or deny the Preliminary and Official Development Plans for this project. The Planning Commission voted unanimously (7-0) to recommend approval of the project to the City Council at its Public Hearing of June 22, 2021. A neighborhood meeting was held for this project on January 8, 2020. The City values public input on development applications. Testimony for the public hearing will be accepted either in advance electronically or during the live virtual meeting. Please visit the website below for information regarding how to give public testimony. www.CityofWestminster.us/agendas The City Council meeting agenda, agenda memo, and other materials will be posted on this website no later than four days prior to the hearing. Given the evolving nature of the COVID-19 public health situation, the City’s City Council website will be updated with new information as it becomes available. The public hearing will be streamed live via the City’s traditional webcast at (www.youtube.com/user/WestminsterCO/live) or by calling +1 (914) 614-3221 and typing in access code: 662-209-151. Copies of all application materials submitted by the applicant, as well as all informational materials submitted by others, which will be considered by the City Council at this hearing, are available for inspection by contacting David German, AICP with the Westminster Planning Division at dgerman@ cityofwestminster.us or 303-658-2479. John McConnell, AICP, Principal Planner Legal Notice No. 707841 First Publication: July 29, 2021 Last Publication: July 29, 2021 Publisher: Westminster Window Public Notice PUBLIC NOTICE TO ADAMS COUNTY PROPERTY OWNERS FILING PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION APPEALS WITH THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on August 31, 2021, the Adams County Board of Equalization shall sit at the Adams County Government Center, 4430 South Adams County Parkway, Brighton, Colorado, to hear contests of property tax exemption denials by an authorized independent referee. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the deadline for filing appeals with the Board of Equalization for Property Tax Exemption Appeal is August 15, 2021. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS JOSH ZYGIELBAUM, CLERK OF THE BOARD Legal Notice No. 707834 First Publication: July 29, 2021 Last Publication: July 29, 2021 Publisher: Westminster Window Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Brighton Standard Blade: No. Published July 28, 2021 Commerce City Sentinel Express: No. Published July 27, 2021

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL HEIGHTS, COLORADO, AMENDING ARTICLE V OF CHAPTER 70 OF THE FEDERAL HEIGHTS MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO ZONING OF PREVIOUSLY ZONED PROPERTY INTRODUCED, READ AND PASSED AS AN ORDINANCE, ON FIRST READING, AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL HEIGHTS, COLORADO, THE 6th DAY OF July 2021. READ, PASSED AND ADOPTED AS AN ORDINANCE ON SECOND READING, AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL HEIGHTS, COLORADO, THE 20th day of July 2021. The Ordinance is available for review in the City Clerk’s office. Legal Notice No. 707848 First Publication: July 15, 2021 Last Publication: July 29, 2021 Publisher: Westminster Window Not consecutive publications

Metropolitan Districts Public Notice Notice of Final Settlement Fire Station 62 Renovation Project In accord with Section 38-26-107(1) of the Colorado Revised Statutes, public notice is hereby given of Final Settlement in connection with the following public works construction project: Project: Fire Station 62 Renovation 10550 Huron Street Northglenn, CO 80234 Owner: North Metro Fire Rescue District 101 Spader Way Broomfield, CO 80020 Contractor: Taylor Kohrs, LLC 12160 Pennsylvania Street Thornton, CO 80241 Final Settlement of this construction project is scheduled for August 20, 2021, at 3:00 pm at the District’s administrative offices located at 101 Spader Way, Broomfield, Colorado 80020. Any individual, corporation, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, limited liability company, partnership, association, or other legal entity that has furnished labor, materials, sustenance, or other supplies used or consumed by the above-referenced contractor or its subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies laborers, rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, whose claim therefor has not been paid by the above-referenced contractor or its subcontractors may, at any time up to and including the date and time of Final Settlement, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of the claim with Chief Financial Officer Lisa Willis. The verified statement of claim may be either mailed or hand delivered to: Lisa Willis, Chief Financial Officer North Metro Fire Rescue District 101 Spader Way Broomfield, Colorado 80020 The verified statement of claim must be received by the District at or before the date and time of Final Settlement set forth above. Failure to timely file a verified statement of claim shall relieve the District and its directors, officers, and representatives from any liability for making final payment to the above-referenced contractor. Lisa Willis, Chief Financial Officer Legal Notice No. 707693 First Publication: July 29, 2021 Last Publication: August 5, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Bids and Settlements Public Notice NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Date: July 29, 2021 RE: Parterre Wet Utilities HT Parterre Land LP

Public Notice ORDINANCE NO. 21-09 INTRODUCED BY: Council Member Sweeney Council Member Sellers AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL HEIGHTS, COLORADO, AMENDING DIVISION 10, ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 70 OF THE FEDERAL HEIGHTS MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO PUD

1. Introduction/Invitation. HT Parterre Land LP (“Hines”) is seeking proposals for performance of construction services in connection with the anticipated installation of wet utilities necessary for the Parterre development located in the City of Thornton, Colorado (the “Project”). Hines is the developer of the Project and will be initially responsible for all aspects of the Project but anticipates assigning the contract in its entirety to

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Public Notices Parterre Metropolitan District No. 1 (the “District”) for completion upon the District’s issuance of bonds in the fall of 2021. Therefore, this request for proposals is open to the public and any contract awarded will be in compliance with all aspects of a contract for construction services otherwise directly entered into by the District. 2. Procedure for Submitting Proposals. Ryan Marsh is acting as Hines’ representative, and it is in the process of recommending a firm to serve as general contractor for the Project work. Interested parties are invited to submit a Proposal no later than August 6, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. MDT. Late submittals or submittals delivered to the wrong location will not be accepted. For consideration, proposers must obtain copies of the Drawings, Specifications, and other Contract Documents, and submit your proposal to Ryan Marsh at ryan.marsh@hines.com by the deadline above. The proposals will be evaluated and Hines expects to accept by written notice the proposal that, in its estimation, represents the lowest, responsive, and responsible bid. Hines reserves the right to act in its interest and may reject any or all submittals, modify the terms and conditions of this selection process, and/or waive informalities of any submission. Legal Notice No. 707860 First Publication: July 29, 2021 Last Publication: July 29, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Summons and Sheriff Sale Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, 80601 Plaintiff: DEER RUN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation d/b/a SUMMERCREEK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; Defendants: MELINDA S. BARRETT; WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, ADAMS COUNTY TREASURER; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION. Attorneys for Plaintiff: THE DUPONT LAW FIRM, LLC Stephane R. Dupont, #39425 Address: PO Box 1073, Castle Rock, CO 80104 Phone Number: (720) 644-6115 Case Number: 2021CV30623 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: Melinda S. Barrett You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the Complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an Answer or other response. You are required to file your Answer within 35 days after the service of this Summons upon you. Service of the Summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice. This is an action for judicial foreclosure of an association assessment lien pursuant to C.R.S. 3833.3-316, in and to real property situated in Adams County, Colorado, more particularly described on Exhibit A, attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof. Dated: June 22, 2021 THE DUPONT LAW FIRM, LLC By: *s/ Stephane R. Dupont Stephane R. Dupont This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(h), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure Exhibit A Lot 11, Block 1, Deer Run Planned Unit Development, County of Adams, State of Colorado. Also known as: 12745 Elm Street, Thornton, CO 80241 Legal Notice No. 707759 First Publication: July 1, 2021 Last Publication: July 29, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Misc. Private Legals LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Notification hereby is given that Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, 101 N. Phillips Avenue, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104, has filed on Monday, August 2, 2021 an application with the Comptroller of the Currency, as specified in 12 C.F.R. 5.30 of the Comptroller’s regulations, for permission to change the location of its Northglenn branch from 10701 Melody Dr, Northglenn, Adams County, CO 80234 to Federal Plaza at 10250 Federal Blvd, Denver, Adams County, CO 80260. Any person wishing to comment on this application may file comments in writing with the Director for Large Bank Licensing, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Mail Stop 10E-2, 400 7th Street SW, Washington, DC 20219, within 30 days after the date of this publication. The public may find information about the filing in the OCC’s Weekly Bulletin available at www.occ.gov. Additionally, the public portion of the filed application is available upon request. Legal Notice No. 707845 First Publication: July 29, 2021 Last Publication: July 29, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles Public Notice APT Service, Inc. is seeking title and selling the following abandoned vehicle. 1) 2007 Dodge Charger vin# 745291 2) 2012 Chev Impala vin# 249831 Contact them at: APT Service, Inc 4400 Delaware St., Denver, CO. 80216 303-455-1264 Legal Notice No. 707862 First Publication: July 29, 2021 Last Publication: July 28, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice Bear Enterprise Towing has these vehicles for sale for money owed. 1) 00 Buick LeSabre 276266 2) 14 Kia Forte 153736 3) 04 Ford F650 box 684399 Contact BJ Rodgers: 720-621-0233 Legal Notice No.: 707844 First Publication: July 29, 2021 Last Publication: July 29, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Notice to Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS RONALD EUGENE REEF, A/K/A RONALD E. REEF, A/K/A RONALD REEF, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR030648 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before November 29, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. /s/ Tony C. Rossi Tony C. Rossi, Esq. #45051 ROSSI LAW, LLC 6215 Corporate Dr, Ste 101 Colorado Springs, CO 80919 Telephone: (303) 859-4173 E-Mail: tony@rossilawllc.com Legal Notice No. 707861 First Publication: July 29, 2021 Last Publication: August 12, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mahlon Veral Rade, Deceased Case Number: 21DR10 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before November 29, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

2646.90 feet to the Point of Beginning, EXCEPT roads along the South and East lines, SUBJECT TO the exclusive right assigned and granted to Sable Farms Ltd., a general partnership, and its assigns, in Deed dated March 14, 1977, and recorded March 18, 1977, in Book 2129 at Page 711 of the records of Adams County, Colorado, to negotiate and execute leases, pooling and unitization agreements and other contracts, either in conjunction with the minerals granted in said Deed or in connection with other mineral interests owned or controlled by Sable Farms Ltd. for the exploration, development, extraction and marketing of the minerals reserved in said Deed, the injection of fluids in connection with such operation or the disposition of waste materials, said rights to be exercised at the sole discretion of Sable Farms Ltd. and consistent with the use and enjoyment of the interest granted in said Deed to Sable Farms Ltd. and its successors. Containing 11.55 net mineral acres 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: Thursday, September 16, 2021 Time: 8:00 am Adams County District Court Division 1 Address: Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Dr. Brighton, CO 80601 The hearing will take approximately N/A Date: July 9, 2021 /s/ Ralph A. Cantafio, Esq. Signature of Person Giving Notice Legal Notice No. 707830 First Publication: July 22, 2021 Last Publication: August 19, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Barbara A. Gibbs, aka Barbara Ann Gibbs, aka Barbara Gibbs, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 30643 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before November 15, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Barbara Leigh Smith, Personal Representative c/o KATZ, LOOK & ONORATO, P.C. 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1100 Denver, CO 80203 Legal Notice No. 707826 First Publication: July 15, 2021 Last Publication: July 29, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Velma Louise Maag, a/k/a Velma L. Maag, a/k/a Velma Maag a/k/a Velma Louise Baxter Gleason Maag, Deceased Case Number 2021PR30659

Steven Alan Rade, Personal Representative 2525 W 55th Avenue Denver, Colorado 80221

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 November 29, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Legal Notice No. 707849 First publication: July 29, 2021 Last publication: August 12, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn Thornton Sentinel

Sharyn L. Gueterman Co-Personal Representative 2001 W. 92nd Avenue, No. 787 Federal Heights, CO 80260

Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO Adams County Justice Center 1100 Judicial Center Dr. Brighton, CO 80601 303-659-1161 IN THE MATTER OF THE DETERMINATION OF HEIRS OR DEVISEES OR BOTH, AND OF INTERESTS IN MINERALS OF: JOSHUA F. MEYER Ralph A. Cantafio, Esq. (#16280) Feldmann Nagel Cantafio Song PLLC 1875 Lawrence St. Ste 730 Denver, CO 80202 Phone: (303) 292-4567 | Fax: (303) 813-1201 Email: ralph@fncslaw.com Case No.: 2021PR030559 NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION INTERESTED PERSONS AND OWNERS BY INHERITANCE PURSUANT TO § 15-12-1303, C.R.S. To All Interested Persons and Owners by Inheritance (List all names of interested persons and owners by inheritance): Marilyn Haney Moore – Biological daughter Donna Browinski - Stepdaughter (Derived from Spousal Share passed from Joshua F. Meyer to Norma L. Meyer as to his widow, then to the biological child of Norma L. Meyer, Ms. Browinski) A Petition has been filed alleging that the above Decedent died leaving the following property: The Northwest one-quarter of Section 31, Township 1 South, Range 66 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, Adams County, Colorado, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner of said Northwest one-quarter; thence S89°07' 40"E on an assumed bearing along the North line of said Northwest one-quarter a distance of 2670.32 feet to the Northeast corner of said Northwest one-quarter; thence S00° 41 '45"W along the East line of said Northwest one-quarter a distance of 2634.85 feet to the Southeast comer of said Northwest one-quarter; thence N89°23'10"W along the South line of said Northwest one-quarter a distance of 2673.13 feet to the Southwest comer of said Northwest one-quarter; thence N00°45'25"E along the West line of said Northwest one-quarter a distance of

Randy L. Maag, Co-Personal Representative PO Box 911 Bayfield, CO 81122 Legal Notice No. 707856 First Publication: July 29, 2021 Last Publication: August 12, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Alice Fay Armendariz, aka Fay Armendariz, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 99 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 August 17, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Debra L. Trujillo, Personal Representative 13902 Dexter Way Thornton, Colorado 80602 Legal Notice No. 707799 First Publication: July 15, 2021 Last Publication: July 29, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Berniece Ann Kompus, aka Berniece A. Kompus, aka Berniece Kompus, aka Bernie Kompus, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30642 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before Nov 15 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Cynthia D. Kompus Bradley Personal Representative 13462 Cherry Court Thornton, Colorado 80241 Legal Notice No. 707811 First publication: July 15, 2021 Last publication: July 29, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn Thornton Sentinel Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Helen L. Hill, aka Helen Louise Hill, aka Helen Hill, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30623

22, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before November 15, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michelle Randall, Personal Representative 1941 Argonne St Aurora, CO 80011 Legal Notice No. 707829 First Publication: July 22, 2021 Last Publication: August 5, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel PUBLIC NOTICE

Jennifer N. Chrisman, Personal Representative 7039 E. 163rd Ave. Brighton, CO 80602

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of William Keith Widmaier, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR213

Legal Notice No. 707831 First Publication: July 15, 2021 Last Publication: July 29, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before November 29, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Voris V. Struck, Sr., a/k/a Voris Vernon Joseph Struck, Sr., a/k/a Voris Vernon Struck, Sr., a/k/a Voris V.J. Struck, Sr., Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30576

Marylouise Widmaier Personal Representative 15165 Ulster Way Thorton, CO 80602

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before November 15, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Voris V. Struck, Jr., Personal Representative 451 24th St., Apt. #366 Denver, CO 80205

Legal Notice No. 707855 First publication: July 29, 2021 Last publication: August 12, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn Thornton Sentinel Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MARCIA A. GREER, a.k.a. MARCIA ANN GREER, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30645 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before November 22, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Legal Notice No. 707814 First Publication: July 15, 2021 Last Publication: July 29, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice

Arthur J. Greer, Jr., Personal Representative c/o Daniel R. Klein, Attorney 7535 E. Hampden Avenue, Suite 400 Denver, CO 80231

NOTICE TO CREDITOR Estate of Harry Ernest Duprey, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR030328 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to: District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before November 15, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Legal Notice No. 707852 First Publication: July 22, 2021 Last Publication: August 5, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jessica J. Ybarra, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 79

Eric C. Driskell Attorney to the Personal Representative 1544 N. Downing Street Denver, CO 80218

Legal Notice No. 707812 First Publication: July 15, 2021 Last Publication: July 29, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel PUBLIC NOTICE

Debbie Ybarra, Personal Representative 20 Joan Dr. Denver, Colorado 80221

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Richard Harold Hall, deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 179 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before November 22, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Janice Denise Watley Personal Representative 9217 Homestretch Ct Laurel, MD 20723 Legal Notice No. 707823 First publication: July 22, 2021 Last publication: August 05, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn Thornton Sentinel

Legal Notice No. 707815 First Publication: July 15, 2021 Last Publication: July 29, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of CATHY E. WILLIAMS KEAGLE, aka CATHY E. WILLIAMS, aka CATHY E. KEAGLE, aka CATHY WILLIAMS, aka CATHY KEAGLE, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 30582 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before November 15, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Howard John McGowan, aka Howard J. McGowan, aka Howard McGowan, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 30562

Katrina S. Jones, Personal Representative 1160 Huron Street Ste. 33 Northglenn, CO 80234

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 November 29, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Linda M. McGowan, Personal Representative 4214 Osceola Street Denver, Colorado 80212 Legal Notice No. 707843 First Publication: July 29, 2021 Last Publication: August 12, 2021 Publisher: Westminster Window

Legal Notice No. 707824 First Publication: July 15, 2021 Last Publication: July 29, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Susan Lee Mossbarger, A/K/A Suan L. Mossbarger, a/k/a Susan Mossbarger, A/K/A Sue Mossbarger, deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 189 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before November 22, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Leopoldo L. Tafoya, aka Leopolda L. Tafoya, aka Leo L Tafoya, Deceased Case Number: 21 PR 132

Daphne Medina, Personal Representative 23762 S. 213th Court Queen Creek, AZ 85142

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 November 22, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Helen S. Nuanes, Personal Representative 1710 Williams Street, No. 201 Denver, Colorado 80218

Legal Notice No.707851 First publication: July 22, 2021 Last publication: August 05, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn Thornton Sentinel Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of BERNARD ALBERS, also known as BERNARD ANTON ALBERS, and BERNARD A. ALBERS, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30646

Legal Notice No. 707840 First Publication: July 22, 2021 Last Publication: August 5, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before November 29, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Trina Lenore Malvini, a/k/a Trina L. Malvini, a/k/a Trina Malvini, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30600

Ronald E. Albers, Personal Representative 3921 N. 183rd Street Colwich, KS 67030

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before November

Legal Notice No. 707842 First Publication: July 29, 2021 Last Publication: August 12, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

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Public Notices Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of ROBERT DEAN BEAVERS, also known as ROBERT D. BEAVERS, and ROBERT BEAVERS, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR030514 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Adams, County, Colorado on or before November 15, 2021 or the claims may be forever barred. The original of this document is on file at the law office of Donald Glenn Peterson. /s/. Donald Glenn Peterson Donald Glenn Peterson – Attorney for Co-Personal Representatives 4100 E. Mississippi Avenue, Suite 410 Denver, CO 80246 Telephone: (303) 758-0999 Legal Notice No. 707794 First Publication: July 15, 2021 Last Publication: July 29, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Harry Joseph Brown, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30525 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 November 23, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Chris Brown, Personal Representative 6811 Old Canton Rd. Apt. 2003 Ridgeland, MS 39157 Phone: 910-379-4849

Legal Notice No. 707838 First Publication: July 22, 2021 Last Publication: August 5, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel PUBLIC NOTICE

The petition requests that the name of Katie Marie Hester be changed to Katie Michelle Price Case No.: 21 C 0873

name change, you must appear at the hearing. Date: June 1, 2021 Legal Notice No. 707810 First Publication: July 15, 2021 Last Publication: July 29, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

By: Judge Byron Howell

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jean Diane Chavez, aka Jean D. Chavez, aka Jean Chavez, aka Jean Diane Castillo, aka Jean D. Castillo, aka Jean Castillo, Jean Diane Costillo, aka Jean D. Costillo, aka Jean Costillo, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 172 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 November 15, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Benjamin J. Chavez Personal Representative 2240 Clay Street Unit 203 Denver, Colorado 80211 Legal Notice No. 707802 First Publication: July 15, 2021 Last Publication: July 29, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Legal Notice No. 707825 First Publication: July 15, 2021 Last Publication: July 29, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

PUBLIC NOTICE

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Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public notice is given on July 14, 2021 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Adams County Court.

Adams County Court 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, Colorado 80601

The petition requests that the name of Aaron Sean Maloney be changed to Aaron Sean James Case No.: 2021C37199

In the Matter of the Petition of: Parent/ Petitioner: Frank Andrew Aragon For Minor Child: Isaac Vincent Valdez To Change the Child’s Name to: Frank Andrew Aragon Jr. Case Number: 21 C 0721

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By: Judge Byron L. Howell Legal Notice No. 707841 First Publication: July 22, 2021 Last Publication: August 5, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

NOTICE TO NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT BY PUBLICATION Notice to: Monique Valdez, non custodial parent.

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Notice is given that a hearing is scheduled as follows: Date: August 6, 2021 Time: 8:00 a.m. Location: ADCO Combined Court 1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton, Colorado

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

For the purpose of requesting a change of name for Isaac Vincent Valdez.

Public notice is given on July 9, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Adams County Court.

At this hearing the Court may enter an order changing the name of the minor child.

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570.00 15,000.00 20,000.00 2,600.00 2,470.89 51,413.76 2,071.95 76.56 18.00 168.42 442.77 342.67 598.78 213.30 19.00 19.00 19.00 200.00 150.00 650.00 19.00 150.00 150.00 82.37 3,000.00 72.97 19.00 150.00 19,314.73 7,333.92 7,026.93 19.00 150.00 150.00 27,591.97 150.00 8,113.60 150.00 110.00 1,255.54 525.00 200.00 5,564.00 1,225.00 245.00 50,635.00 8,550.00 250.00 12,000.00 312.00 150.00 456.50 600.00 500.00 3.00 20,000.00 65.00 1,000.00 150.00 20,000.00 5,000.00 5,482.63 281.20 71.44 19.00 150.00 65.00 76.00 15,840.00 9.99 65.00 14,814.29 15,518.69 1,150.00 38.00 17,500.00 255.00 65.00 150.00 150.00

HILL’S PET NUTRITION SALES INC HILLYARD - DENVER HOLST AND BOETTCHER IBISWORLD INC INTERMOUNTAIN REA JACHIMIAK PETERSON LLC JANSEN PETER JUSTICE AND MERCY LEGAL AID CL JUSTICE BENEFITS INC MADERA COSIO AMPARO MARTELLA LARA MARTINEZ BREANNA JENAE MARTINEZ JUSTIN PAUL MC + ENGINEERING LLC MCLAUGHLIN MEGHAN ANNE MCPEAKE LINDSEY METRO TRANSPORTATION PLANNING MEXICAN CULTURAL CENTER MILE HIGH ARCADE LLC MILE HIGH FLEA MARKET MILLER ANDREW MORGAN COUNTY REA MURDOCH BRUCE MUSICK JAMES MICHAEL MWI ANIMAL HEALTH NASTRO DEBORAH NELSON AND KENNARD NICKERSON VIVIANA ANDREA NORTH WASHINGTON ST WATER & SA PADILLA BERNADETTE PARNELL RONALD PATTERSON VETERINARY SUPPLY IN PETER J DI LEO LPC PETERSON MICHELLE PETRILLI NICHOLAS PHS RENT LLC PITNEY BOWES INC PROVEST LLC PYLER LEPRO JENNIFER RAMIREZ DEBORAH REGROUP RICHARDSON SHARON ROCKY MOUNTAIN DERBY PROMOTION ROCKY MOUNTAIN DERBY PROMOTION ROSE DAVID E RUNBECK ELECTION SERVICES INC SCHMITZ JENNIE SHRED IT USA LLC STATE OF COLORADO STATE OF COLORADO STATE OF UTAH OFFICE OF RECOVE STRASBURG SANITATION STRATEGY WITH ROX SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE LLC SWEEP STAKES UNLIMITED SWEEP STAKES UNLIMITED SWEEP STAKES UNLIMITED SWIMS DISPOSAL TALBERT GREG THERMAL & MOISTURE PROTECTION THOMPSON GREGORY PAUL TRI STATE FIREWORKS INC TYGRETT DEBRA R TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE US ENGINEERING COMPANY

7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021

308.85 2,427.81 76.00 4,900.00 1,502.30 1,827.00 19.00 19.00 1,276.00 19.00 66.00 19.00 65.00 5,000.00 300.00 600.00 3,815.50 100.00 4,835.00 762.50 19.00 208.30 200.00 9.00 1,949.53 247.50 19.00 19.00 40,271.50 100.00 19.00 47.04 300.00 150.00 19.00 156.00 295.00 38.00 19.00 19.00 6,885.00 65.00 8,200.00 30,000.00 65.00 25,000.00 300.00 30.00 84.89 585.44 19.00 1,452.41 17,200.00 32,501.07 30.00 30.00 65.00 95.00 37,895.00 525.00 65.00 44,000.00 425.00 5,149.79 67.74 25,689.62 198.07 2,516.00 33,181.00 199.41 741.56 1,426.00 35.32 216.88 5,538.04 4,814.57 7,282.33 11,649.78 496.69 22,899.29 56.63 7,326.83 36.62 56.23 67.11 37.45 898.00

VARGO AND JANSON PC VERIZON WIRELESS VERIZON WIRELESS VONHADEN ROBIN WAGNER RENTS INC WATTS WILLIAM LOUIS WEATHERSURE WESTMINSTER CHAMBER OF COMMERC WRIGHTWAY INDUSTRIES INC WYN T TAYLOR XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY Fund Total

7/22/2021 19.00 7/22/2021 120.03 7/22/2021 370.76 7/22/2021 19.00 7/22/2021 670.00 7/22/2021 50.00 7/22/2021 255.00 7/22/2021 5,000.00 7/22/2021 252.40 7/22/2021 19.00 7/22/2021 31.29 7/22/2021 326.31 7/22/2021 58.57 7/22/2021 52.27 7/22/2021 4,453.06 7/22/2021 85.91 7/22/2021 7,210.44 7/22/2021 1,186.43 7/22/2021 13,240.10 7/22/2021 18,782.52 7/22/2021 775.34 7/22/2021 133.85 7/22/2021 49.46 7/22/2021 90.93 7/22/2021 46.04 7/22/2021 91.90 7/22/2021 123.06 7/22/2021 170.63 7/22/2021 2,152.85 7/22/2021 88.93 7/22/2021 47.71 7/22/2021 5,161.01 7/22/2021 1,562.27 7/22/2021 691.37 7/22/2021 11.21 7/22/2021 54.28 7/22/2021 18.17 842,797.57

CAPITAL FACILITIES FUND DLR GROUP WOLD ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS CAN AMERICAN DRILLING COLORADO DESIGN INC TILE AND T D2C ARCHITECTS INC MARGENAU ASSOCIATES INC OFFICESCAPES OF DENVER LLLP ROTH SHEPPARD ARCHITECTS SM ROCHA LLC Fund Total

7/20/2021 7/21/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021

24,632.50 26,424.88 3,091.86 11,486.00 5,600.00 14,783.00 1,795.00 14,459.89 127.50 102,400.63

GOLF COURSE ENTERPRISE FUND REPUBLIC SERVICES #535 UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY Fund Total

7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021

671.48 24.94 3,195.56 3,864.09 4,047.58 1,222.80 30.64 91.66 521.21 125.31 13,795.27

EQUIPMENT SERVICE FUND HONNEN EQUIPMENT SAM HILL OIL INC Fund Total

7/22/2021 332,705.00 7/22/2021 2,301.92 335,006.92

STORMWATER UTILITY FUND HAMPDEN PRESS INC Fund Total

7/22/2021

1,462.65 1,462.65

ROAD & BRIDGE FUND ALFRED BENESCH & CO ALSCO AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL BFI TOWER ROAD LANDFILL BRANNAN SAND & GRAVEL COMPANY CINTAS FIRST AID & SAFETY COBITCO INC DOUBLE R EXCAVATING INC EP&A ENVIROTAC INC

7/22/2021 25,900.00 7/22/2021 191.17 7/22/2021 4,614.50 7/22/2021 3,414.47 7/22/2021 253.48 7/22/2021 1,872.98 7/22/2021 2,240.00 7/22/2021 159,796.26

GMCO CORPORATION HCL ENGINEERING & SURVEYING LL HDR ENGINEERING INC JK TRANSPORTS INC PARKING AND TRAFFIC SUPPLY LLC SOUTH ADAMS WATER & SANITATION UTILITY NOTIFICATION CENTER OF Fund Total

7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021

80,596.99 3,775.90 95,300.00 48,690.00 10,218.00 235.81 195.36 437,294.92

INSURANCE FUND CA SHORT COMPANY ELKUS & SISSON PC AND FACTORY MOTOR PARTS MAXTED LAW LLC ORIGAMI RISK LLC RITSEMA LAW LLC Fund Total

7/22/2021 12,337.00 7/22/2021 8,858.00 7/22/2021 671.25 7/22/2021 80,000.00 7/22/2021 37,767.00 7/22/2021 4,415.00 144,048.25

WASTE MANAGEMENT FUND B & B ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY INC QUANTUM WATER & ENVIRONMENT Fund Total

7/20/2021 10,783.12 7/20/2021 29,699.00 40,482.12

OPEN SPACE PROJECTS FUND BROTHERS PAINTING Fund Total

7/22/2021

1,650.00 1,650.00

OPEN SPACE SALES TAX FUND COMMERCE CITY CITY OF Fund Total

7/20/2021 1,150,000.00 1,150,000.00

COMMUNITY DEV BLOCK GRANT FUND ALPINE ARTISAN STUDIOS LLC HEIDI’S BROOKLYN DELI MI RANCHITO NEVERIA LLC SNAPNORTH LLC AMAZONE FUNCTIONAL HEALTH INC BAD AXE THROWING USA INC SPICY TACOS INC STRASBURG SANDWICH SHOP LLC SUPREME CLEANERS INC Fund Total

7/20/2021 17,500.00 7/20/2021 7,320.50 7/20/2021 3,397.50 7/21/2021 8,755.00 7/22/2021 5,313.50 7/22/2021 7,074.00 7/22/2021 9,057.00 7/22/2021 4,151.50 7/22/2021 8,596.00 71,165.00

COMM SERVICES BLK GRANT FUND ACCESS HOUSING ADAMS COUNTY FOOD BANK Fund Total

7/22/2021 7/22/2021

4,899.06 4,886.23 9,785.29

WORKFORCE & BUSINESS CENTER BALDERRAMA MORAN JENNIFER METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY Fund Total

7/22/2021 7/22/2021

72.50 3,250.80 3,323.30

COLORADO AIR & SPACE PORT CITY SERVICEVALCON LLC ALBERTS WATER & WASTEWATER SER DBT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LL JVIATION, A WOOLPERT COMPANY MEI TOTAL ELEVATOR SOLUTIONS Fund Total

7/20/2021 49,393.09 7/22/2021 3,300.00 7/22/2021 1,204.17 7/22/2021 6,745.70 7/22/2021 511.03 61,153.99

FLATROCK FACILITY FUND COLO ANALYTICAL LABORATORY HILLYARD - DENVER UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UNITED POWER (UNION REA) Fund Total GRAND TOTAL

7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021 7/22/2021

23.00 726.53 58.73 279.48 1,874.98 150.63 3,113.35

3,217,479.26

Legal Notice No.: 707863 First Publication: July 29, 2021 Last Publication: July 29, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

NTS | WW Legals 7.29.21 * 4

FREE ADMISSION!! Holiday Craft Show & Mini-Market

July 29, 2021

Third Annual

Saturday Dec. 11 8am - 4pm

Sunday Dec. 12

8am - 2pm

Hourly will be raffles held! Sign u

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Douglas County Fairgrounds 500 Fairgrounds Dv. Castle Rock, CO.

Come shop for unique gifts and special items during the annual Colorado Community Media Holiday Craft Show and MiniMarket; With more than 100 exhibitors filling the Douglas County Fairgrounds, this is the best place to find that special, personal gift for friends and family. The show will feature handmade crafts in all areas from metal and leather, to flowers, baskets, ceramics, and so much more.

Vendor applications being accepted now. Apply Today Contact Event Producer Thelma Grimes at tgrimes@coloradocommunitymedia.com All applications must be approved to participate