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VOLUME 57 | ISSUE 35

Save the Farm group prepares for decisive year

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Local activist group said its strategy to oppose proposed development is by using facts

BY LIAM ADAMS LADAMS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

It wasn’t long after residents learned about the proposed Uplands development when they gathered at the Irving Street Library in July 2019 to form a local activist group, Save the Farm.

Twenty months later, they held their third protest and are already planning future ones.

“My preference would be that they do not build on it,” said Karen Ray, a Save the Farm organizer and neighbor of the proposed development in south Westminster near Shaw Heights. She said other neighbors feel similarly.

To express their concerns the group convened March 25 and held signs along 84th Avenue and Federal Boulevard. The intent was to raise widespread awareness about issues they see with the proposed 233-acre development before a year of major decision-making.

In a January meeting between developer representatives and the community, the developers said their plan was to bring major annexation, rezoning and preliminary development plan (PDP) applications before the planning commission and city council this year.

Thus, before council will cast major SEE FARM, P6

Mountain Range running back Moses Archuleta (32) attempts to escape Adams City’s Kris Canterbury (2), and Bo Lapenna (7) during first-quarter action of an April 2 game at District 12 North Stadium in Westminster. The Eagles won 22-21. PHOTO BY STEFAN BRODSKY

Former Colorado Christian University student joins lawsuit against DOE Journey Mueller is one of 33 plaintiffs seeking more protections for LGBTQ students at religiously affiliated colleges

BY LIAM ADAMS LADAMS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A former Colorado Christian University student is one of 33 plaintiffs who filed a lawsuit against the U.S.

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Department of Education on Monday in an attempt to protect LGBTQ+ students at religiously affiliated colleges and universities from “abuses and unsafe conditions,” according to the suit.

Journey Mueller, citing her previous experience at CCU in Lakewood as the reason for joining the suit, said the institution forced her into conversion therapy and led her to develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Mueller hopes the suit will put pressure on the university to make changes to its policies and prevent future students from having a similar to hers.

Muller said in a phone conversation, “I think they think what they are doing is the right thing and it doesn’t mean that it is. It’s not the right thing. But I don’t see them making any changes unless they are forced to.”

CCU did not respond to a request for comment as of March 31.

The plaintiffs, who study or studied at about 25 different faith-based institutions across the country, have detailed their experiences at the schools in their lawsuit to illustrate their argument against the DOE. SEE LAWSUIT, P7

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All Coloradans age 16-plus up for vaccine after April 2 General public reaches eligibility; state emphasizes caution amid virus variants

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The wait for eligibility is over for all adults and older teenagers in Colorado after coronavirus vaccine eligibility hit the general population starting April 2.

All Coloradans over the age of 16 were to be eligible to receive the Pfizer vaccine, and all Coloradans over the age of 18 were to be eligible to receive the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, according to a March 29 news release from the governor’s office.

As the state moves through phases of vaccine scheduling, people in previous phases remain eligible, according to the state COVID-19 website.

State officials anticipate that everyone who wants vaccine shots will have access before the end of May, according to the news release.

Gov. Jared Polis emphasized it will take time for Coloradans to secure appointments.

“It could be next week; it could be in five weeks,” Polis said in the release. “So while availability opens to everyone this Friday, April 2, be patient and know that your time

MASS VACCINATION SITES Information about Colorado’s mass vaccination sites follows below: • Adams County — Dick’s Sporting Goods Park Sunday-Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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• Mesa County — Grand Junction Convention Center Monday-Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m Register: health.mesacounty.us/covid19/ vaccine

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• El Paso County — Broadmoor World Arena Friday-Monday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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• Pueblo County — Colorado State Fairgrounds Friday-Monday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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will come.”

Technically, eligibility for the general population is known as phase 2 in Colorado. The state may continue to prioritize by age in phase 2 if it remains constrained by supply, according to the state’s website.

Polis called the effort to administer COVID-19 vaccines “one of the greatest feats in human history” in the news release.

“Each vaccine is a step towards getting back to normal,” Polis said in the release. “Today is a monumental step forward in Colorado’s efforts to get vaccines to every person who wants one, and I want to thank our frontline heroes — both professional and volunteer — who have stepped up, racing to get shots into arms.”

As of March 29, about 70% of all Coloradans 60 and older have been vaccinated, including 79% of all Coloradans 70 and older, 71% of Coloradans 65 to 69, and 53% of Coloradans 60 to 64, according to the release. More than 1.5 million Coloradans have received their first dose of a vaccine, and almost 1 million have been fully immunized, the release said.

Mass vaccination sites underway Colorado recently launched six mass vaccination sites in locations around the state.

Depending on supply, a maximum of 6,000 doses per day will be administered at each site six days per week for a total of 36,000 doses each week through the program, according to the release. So far, 35,322

doses have been administered through those sites.

In recent weeks, Polis joined the launch of mass vaccination sites at the following locations: Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs, Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City and The Ranch Events Complex in Loveland, the release said.

Other mass vaccination sites are open, in Pueblo County at the Colorado State Fairgrounds and in Mesa County at the Grand Junction Convention Center. On April 1, the state launched the final of the six mass vaccination site at Ball Arena in Denver.

The state’s Equity Outreach Team is working with community-based organizations, providers, local public health agencies and tribes to set up vaccine clinics in “underserved” communities across the state, according to the release. As of today, 111 clinics have been completed, with 10 to 12 clinics completed per week on average. More than 75 clinics scheduled through April 6 are expected to administer 30,400-plus doses, the release said.

Polis also announced that Colorado will be launching mobile vaccine clinics to create more access in coming weeks. These buses will travel to “small communities,” the release said. More information was forthcoming as those clinics become operational.

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By Dana TePoel Lake Arbor Automotive & Truck We all have our own preferred methods of saving money. Some of us skip the $6 latte one morning per week. Others of us turn the thermostat down a couple of degrees in the winter.

But at our auto shop here we get twisted in knots when we watch people trying to “save” money by delaying or even eliminating maintenance on their vehicles. Significant delays invariably lead to costlier repairs at the most inconvenient times.

We have watched this “maintenance shuffle” on a far too regular basis, and we decided recently at Lake Arbor Automotive & Truck to make a more aggressive attempt to provide car owners with the information that might motivate them to get back into “maintenance mode.” Repair is always more expensive. Most of our customers become our friends over the years, and we hate to see them dealing with vehicles on the side of the road (usually when the customer is on their way to somewhere important), dealing with towing fees, and then figuring out how to pay for avoidable repairs that can sometimes extend into the thousands of dollars.

For example, the owner of an F250 pickup truck might decide to forgo the recommended transmission service every 60,000 miles. In three decades of repairing these vehicles, we have observed that an unmaintained transmission fails at about 150,000 miles; whereas a properly maintained transmission should reach about 300,000 miles. If you add up all the costs over time, it turns out that you will spend about 75% less by investing in proper maintenance, as opposed to replacing the transmission at the 150,000-mile marks.

Of course, the good-maintenance strategy also allows you the convenience of carving out the time to get it done. You can even add the service to the oil change when the vehicle would have been in the shop anyway.

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• Reduce/delay problems with engine and other systems • Save money on costly, sudden and unexpected repairs • Get the work done on YOUR schedule • Keep yourself and loved ones off the side of the road • Improve fuel economy • Increase the vehicle’s resale value Over their lifetimes, people typically invest more money in their vehicles than any other material possession except their homes. Reliable transportation is worth a reasonable investment, so about two-thirds of families (according to surveys) create a budget in anticipation of this fundamental expense. Some regular maintenance items include fluid changes, belts and hoses, battery, windshield wipers, spark plugs and tires (keep them inflated at the correct pressure!). These are all items that wear out over time or lose their integrity.

So now you might be wondering, how do you proceed with your commitment to proper maintenance? First, be aware that there are regular mileage intervals in which the manufacturer recommends certain types of maintenance. Check your owner’s manual. You can then begin to keep track of the vehicle’s maintenance.

Most professional auto service centers will track that history for you, but you can also keep a log (sometimes provided in your owner’s manual).

A well-maintained vehicle will typically rack up hundreds of thousands of miles on the odometer. And while you are saving money on repairs and towing costs, consider the cost of a new car. The average price tag these days is over $36,000. And people are paying an average of about $20,000 on used cars. You can get a lot of maintenance for that amount of money.

Consider taking care of your vehicle the way you take care of yourself. Auto repair is like an unscheduled visit to the emergency room. Auto maintenance, on the other hand, is like a prearranged visit to the doctor. It’s your choice!

Dana TePoel is owner and founder of Lake Arbor Automotive & Truck in Westminster. He has written this column on the occasion of National Car Care Month.

The mass COVID-19 vaccination site at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City that opened March 22. The site’s goal is to administer 2,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine a day and increase that to 6,000 per day. People drive up to a window to receive a shot. People can sign up by calling 720-263-5737 or by visiting https:// www.centura.org/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine-information/vaccine-events.

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Westminster PD tries to build transparency and trust

BY LIAM ADAMS LADAMS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

During a Westminster City Council study session discussion on March 15 about a Westminster Police Department community survey that received a 14 percent response rate, Police Chief Tim Carlson assured the council the department is engaging the community.

Three days later, the department held a press conference about Asian American violence and when asked how the department is engaging the Asian American community, Carlson responded, “What we’re doing right now.”

Carlson’s responses at both events show how invested the department is, he claimed. The department is doing a multitude of things to have a dialogue with the community in this moment of nationwide mobilization towards more police accountability and Carlson and his team say community outreach has been one of their top priorities since 2019.

Around October 2019, the department began hosting a variety of community meetings. Some are information sessions that touch on topics like hiring or body-worn cameras. Department officials will present for the first half and then answer audience member questions for the second half. The department also hosts meetings after critical incidents, like a shooting, with the residents of the neighborhood where the shooting occurred.

The meetings aim, “to take away some of the mystery of law enforce-

The Westminster Police Department held a press conference March 18 to denounce Asian American violence that featured representatives of the Denver-based Asian Chamber of Commerce. Westminster PD said it has taken several steps in the past year PHOTO BY LIAM ADAMS to strengthen ties with minority communities throughout the city. ment and identify how they can be a positive influence in the community to protect themselves and their neighborhood,” said Trevor Materasso, a public information officer sergeant.

More than 50 community meetings have occurred since 2019, said Ray Esslinger, a public information officer for the department.

Also, in 2019, Carlson established the Chief ’s Community Advisory Panel (CCAP), a group of residents, business owners and other community members who offer Carlson input about police department policies and practices. It’s similar to the recently formed community co-production policing advisory board in Northglenn

and the police & community team (PaCT) in Thornton. Though, Materasso clarified, the CCAP is less of an oversight board.

The community meetings and CCAP show, “We’re off to a good start,” Esslinger said. At the same time, he added, “Let’s say there’s a lot of work to still be done.”

Both Esslinger and Materasso acknowledged the community survey, conducted last summer by the National Research Center (NRC), fell short of its intended goals. The survey was sent to 3,000 residents and it only received 417 responses. Eighty-seven percent of respondents were white, and 83 percent did not identify as

Hispanic or Latino. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 67 percent of Westminster identifies as white alone, not Hispanic or Latino.

National Research Center offered a Spanish version of the survey, but Materasso said there were no responses to it. When he learned that, Materasso said, “I was very discouraged and disappointed.”

The department received high scores in the “public trust” category that assesses if the department is protecting individual rights, is trustworthy, acting in the best interest of the community and treating all residents fairly, said Michelle Kobayashi of NRC at the March 15 city council study session. Westminster PD’s score is higher than the national average that NRC found in its 2020 national survey, Kobayashi said.

Materasso said he doesn’t believe the department’s public trust score would be different if there were more non-white respondents, based on other anecdotal evidence, such as questions, complaints and compliments.

Materasso said the department has taken other steps to engage minority groups in town. Asian American and Latino officers have spent concerted time with residents and local organizations representing those minority communities.

Still, Materasso said he and the department’s leadership understand there’s a long road ahead to building, “Trust, transparency and partnership.

We can’t be an effective police organization if we don’t have the trust of the community and their partnership.”

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North metro cities gain flexibility in new federal relief package American Rescue Plan Act provides Adams County with more money, time to spend it

BY LIAM ADAMS LADAMS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A few weeks after President Joe Biden signed into law the American Rescue Act, north metro cities are getting a clearer sense of how much COVID-19 relief funding they will receive from the federal government.

Not only will cities and Adams County receive more money than they did from last year’s Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stability (CARES) Act, but they will have more time to spend it. It also seems they can put the money towards new purposes, all the while focused on pandemic-related assistance and recovery.

On March 29, the National League of Cities released estimates of how much money each city will receive. In the north metro area, the

amounts for each city are: Brighton: $8.9 million Commerce City: $10.4 million Northglenn: $8.3 million Thornton: $19.5 million Westminster: $15.7 million Fort Lupton: $1.7 million Adams County is expected to receive about $100 million, said spokeswoman Christa Brunig.

For all of the cities, the money they will receive is a significant jump from last year’s CARES money, though CARES was different in scope and size from the American Rescue Plan Act. The initial allocation in CARES money to the cities from Adams County last May was $3.1 million for Brighton, $4.6 million for Commerce City, $3 million for Northglenn, $5.5 million for Westminster and $11.2 million. Weld County also gave Brighton money, as did Jefferson County to Westminster.

With the new money, Adams County and the cities haven’t fully figured out how to spend it, which they have until December 31, 2024, to do so.

Brighton has some ideas, described spokeswoman Linda Ong. “We know that Brighton residents

will benefit tremendously from the American Rescue Plan Act. Some examples include rent and mortgage assistance, extended unemployment benefits, small business assistance funding and child tax credit money to help pull families out of poverty,” Ong said.

Robb Kolstad, assistant city manager for Thornton, told Thornton City Council at a March 16 study session that there is more flexibility with spending than there was with CARES, such as broadband and infrastructure-related expenses. Kolstad didn’t specifically say, though, how Thornton intends to use the money.

Westminster spokesman Ryan Hegreness said Westminster City Council will discuss spending priorities at a strategic plan retreat in April. Northglenn also has not determined its process yet, but city spokeswoman Diana Wilson said the city sought public input last time.

According to the NLC, local governments will receive the funds in two allotments: half within 60 days of the American Rescue Plan Act’s passage (March 12) and the second half a year after the first payment.

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Not time to let guard down, data shows Polis’ office emphasized that it’s still a time for caution. Colorado’s coronavirus cases and hospitalizations continue on a plateau that shows signs of rising again, according to state data.

“Emerging COVID-19 variants are cause for concern,” the release said. “For Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, it typically takes two weeks for the body to build immunity after vaccination. That means you can be infected from exposure to COVID-19 just before or just after vaccination.”

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votes about the development, Save the Farm hopes to steer the ship some. To accomplish that, their strategy is to conduct, compile and present as much research about the development’s potential consequences. “I believe the more facts that we can present to them (city council), the harder it will be for them to argue,” said Ray. Previously, Ray said she tried to make arguments on moral grounds.

However, she said that wasn’t very effective and, “You have to make your case because the presumption is that they’re going to vote for the developer.”

Preceding the March 25 protest, Ray completed a seven-page report about Uplands and its public land dedication (PLD) for parks and open space.

It’s one of several thorough research projects Ray has created about various concerns she has with Uplands. Others include water and housing equity.

Jeff Handlin, president of Oread Capital & Development and Uplands’ primary developer, contends Ray’s portrayal of the arguments that Save the Farm is making. He said that on several occasions, the group has promoted, “a narrative that is not based in fact.”

Ray’s particular concern about parks and open space PLD is that the developers are proposing to donate fewer acres of dedicated public lands than what a city code sets the standard for. The developer is proposing 34 acres when it should be upwards of 60 to 70 acres, based on the range of projected residents in Uplands. However,

Supporters of Save the Farm, a community group that opposes the proposed 233-acre Uplands development in Westminster, came out for a March 25 protest. Among issues that people expressed concern over was how much parks and open space the developer is proposing to include. The Merida family — Karl, Paloma, Rosie and Henrique—were PHOTO COURTESY OF KARL MERIDA among those at the event. a different city code allows an applicant to pay cash-in-lieu of PLD, thus the 34-acre proposal.

Ray understands the cash-in-lieu option, but said about 60 to 70 acres, “That’s the minimum bar and we’re not even making that … The city

should be obligated to uphold the minimum requirements.”

The city of Westminster, “May be supportive of requiring more PLD than proposed, but the acceptance would be dependent on factors including, but not limited to, the location of

the land, function of the land, and size of the land,” said spokesman Ryan Hegreness.

Handlin said that the cash-in-lieu option isn’t just an attempt to skirt certain city requirements. He argues it helps finance the city’s construction and maintenance of parks throughout the city.

Others, though, agree with Ray’s arguments. Protesters at the March 25 event held up signs about preserving open space. Eric Wycoff said that’s one of his major concerns and why he participated in the protest.

Karl Merida, another protestor, expressed a similar sentiment.

“For the last 19 years, my family has benefited immensely from the worldclass views when walking or driving in the neighborhood … The loss of this unique place will do irreparable damage,” Merida said.

Ray said that while she and others prefer that Uplands isn’t built at all, they know it likely will. And at the very least, they want there to be more parks and open space than what the application currently contains.

Nothing is currently locked in place.

Westminster city staff hasn’t taken any official position about the applications and that quasi-judicial reviews by the planning commission and city council need to occur before formal hearings.

Though the applications could change throughout this year, Ray is certain about one thing: Save the Farm is here to stay. She said about her vision for the future, “One of the things we have shown is that you can make a difference if you make your voice heard … I can’t guarantee anybody that we’ll win. I can guarantee that we will lose if we don’t speak up.”

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Faith-based colleges are negotiating with the DOE to secure religious exemptions in case Congress passes a sweeping LGBTQ+ rights bill, the Equality Act, according to the Washington Post. Without the exemptions, religiously affiliated colleges could lose federal funding if they violated new anti-discrimination laws that the Equality Act would establish.

The recent lawsuit is a response to those negotiations between the schools and the DOE. Paul Carlos Southwick, the attorney representing the plaintiffs and director of the Religious Exemption Accountability Project, told the Washington Post, “I’m worried they will be cut out of the Equality Act protection through negotiations.”

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Equality Act in February.

The U.S. Senate is currently considering the bill, where its passage is uncertain.

Religiously affiliated colleges are currently allowed to have their own sexual conduct policies and not lose federal funding. Colorado Christian’s student handbook says, “the University holds that any sexual activity outside of heterosexual marriage is inappropriate.” Students who violate that policy, including by being in a same-sex relationship, are subject to disciplinary action.

That’s ultimately what happened to Mueller, who identifies as a lesbian woman, when she was at CCU between August 2018 and April 2018, according to the suit. The alleged discrimination against Mueller started when her roommates locked her in a dorm room until she confessed to being attracted to women. After, the roommates reported Mueller to the administration, resulting in further discipline for Mueller and not her roommates, according to the suit.

Then, Mueller said in a phone conversation, the school required her to attend two meetings a week, one with a school-assigned mentor and another with a counselor. Mueller said that the counselor told her, “the goal of the school would be for me to come out straight at the end of it.”

In a 2019 Denver Post article that features Mueller’s story, Jim McCormick, CCU’s senior vice president, told the Post, “The University Counseling Cen-

of the Journey Mueller, a former Colorado Christian University (CCU) student, who is suing the U.S. Department of Education for better protections for LGBTQ students at religiously affiliated colleges and PHOTO BY KEVIN TRUONG universities. ter seeks to come alongside students who are experiencing sexual identity or orientation uncertainty and journey with them by providing emotional and spiritual support.”

Mueller also said the school removed her from the dorm and placed her in a different living situation where she had limited access to other women, she said.

Mueller left CCU — where she originally intended to stay and receive a degree from — before the end of the 2018 spring semester. After, psychiatrists diagnosed her with PTSD, she has experienced housing and financial instability, and she hasn’t completed her degree, all due to her experience at CCU, she said.

Moving forward, Mueller hopes the suit will spur conversation and change on CCU’s campus. “I think they are going to have to answer some questions from students and family members.

Because we’re putting them in the spotlight a little bit and I’m sure that’s not a comfortable position for them,” she said.

Though CCU hasn’t responded to allegations within the lawsuit, a statement from the Centennial Institute, CCU’s think tank, said the Equality Act, “is a direct threat to religious communities across our nation.” The Centennial Institute said that among the legislation’s consequences is, “It would prevent religious organizations from using the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to protect their deeply held religious beliefs.”

Mueller said she is currently unsure where the suit will go. But, she said, “Even if it doesn’t go anywhere, at this point, I am really happy with what we have accomplished so far.”

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Elevations Credit Union foundation launches victim assistance fund

BY RYAN DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In response to the March 22 mass shooting in Boulder, Elevations Credit Union’s foundation launched a fund that aims to assist the families of the victims. The Elevations Foundation will be matching any donations up to $200,000 through April 6.

The proceeds will be allocated to the victim’s families through Boulder District Attorney Michael Dougherty’s office. There are no specific parameters on what families can utilize the funds for, according to Elevations Foundation Board Chair Dennis Paul.

The victims of the March 22 shooting are Denny Stong, 20; Nevin Stanisic, 23; Rikki Olds, 25; Tralona Bartkowiak, 49; Teri Leiker, 51; Officer Eric Talley, 51;

Suzanne Fountain, 59; Kevin Mahoney, 61; Lynn Murray, 62; and Jody Waters, 65.

Fountain’s name was not immediately released to the public. An awardwinning actress, gardener and financial counselor, Fountain worked at Boulder Community hospital for 15 years helping to enroll senior citizens in Medicare.

Elevations Credit Union was founded in Boulder in 1953. The Elevations Foundation, a nonprofit arm of the credit union, was established in 2010.

The Foundation runs two separate programs; a scholarship fund for high school seniors and a community grants initiative.

In addition to their two established programs, the Elevations board of directors reserves the right to provide resources in times of crisis, according

to Paul.

“This was a terrible tragedy and it was a tragedy in our backyard,” said Paul. “Elevations [Credit Union] was founded on the steps of Mackie Auditorium in 1953. But with a tragedy like that, we absolutely felt compelled to respond.

“And so, we got together that following morning,” Paul continued, “[March] 23, and made a determination that we would create a victims relief fund. Ours is specific to those families that lost a loved one in the tragedy.”

Donations can be made at any time through the Elevations Foundation website, but the Foundation will not be matching donations past April 6.

Paul said that in the past, the Boulder community has supported Elevations Foundation’s outreach efforts and ex-

pects the foundation to assist in difficult times.

“Our members rise to the occasion when we ask,” said Paul, “and they expect us to be involved. They are phenomenal in terms of responding to our outreach, and so we felt that we had to have skin in the game, this is something that impacts our community.

We wanted to be at the table with the members and the community.”

Paul added that as a Boulder native, this tragedy hits especially close to home.

“It’s obviously devastating,” said Paul. “Boulder happens to be my hometown, so it’s a tough pill to swallow. The city is hurting, the state is hurting, the nation is hurting around this type of incident. We’ve got to do what we can do in our space.”

A look at firearm safety and legislation

BY RYAN DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The shooting in Boulder on March 22 hit close to home for many Coloradans. Arvadans in particular have been forced to grapple with the unseemly reality that the main suspect was a longtime Arvada resident and a graduate of Arvada West High School.

To better understand the framework within which this even occurred, the Arvada Press spoke to Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action and one of the leading gun safety activists

in the country and the author of “Fight Like a Mother,” a memoir and guide to grassroots activism.

Their conversation has been slightly edited for clarity.

The suspect in this shooting is 21-year-old Ahmad Alissa, a recent graduate of Arvada West High School. How does a young person carry out a shooting like this?

Shannon Watts: There’s a reason that America has a gun homicide rate 25 times than any other high-income country, and that’s because we make arsenals and ammunition easily accessible to

anyone, anywhere, anytime — no questions asked.

Boulder had an assault weapons ban in place for two years. Just a couple of weeks ago, the NRA sued to prevent Boulder from making its policies different than the state’s laws. And as a result, that assault weapons ban was temporarily undone and not enforced.

Days later there was a mass shooting with what many are calling an AR-style weapon. We are all only as safe as the closest city or the closest state with the weakest gun laws.

The suspect has a criminal history and has been characterized as “mentally unstable” .

How was he able to gain access to a gun?

SW: It will be interesting to learn the details of how he procured the gun. If he was not adjudicated as mentally ill, then that would not have been on his record and wouldn’t have prevented him from having easy access to a gun.

If it was a misdemeanor, then again, a background check would not have necessarily prevented him from having easy access to guns.

Colorado has a red flag law — which was passed after the tragedy in Parkland — which allows judges to issue a temporary restraining order that will remove the guns from someone who is a risk to themselves or others.

I think it’s really important to say that

in Colorado, there’s a lot of attention paid to the mass shootings that happen, and not to the daily gun violence that happens. Mass shootings make up about one percent of gun violence in this country. It’s really the tip of the iceberg in the crisis we are experiencing — a crisis that is exasperated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

How has the COVID-19 pandemic effected gun violence?

SW: 2020 was one of the worst years on record for gun violence. And that’s because gun violence intervention programs and city centers weren’t able to do the work they get out and do in public.

So, when you look at what is happening, and what’s been happening in the last couple of weeks, as we start to see society get back to normal, America is the only country where that means also that public shootings resume in places where we should feel safest, like grocery stores or spas.

Tens of millions of guns were sold, many to first-time gun buyers, and many to people in states that don’t require a permit or a background check or any training to have a gun. And I am very afraid that is a recipe for disaster that is going to play out like we’ve seen in Atlanta and Boulder over and over again until our lawmakers act.

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ome public-process issues deserve extra attention.

House Bill 21-1051, now working its way through the Colorado Capitol, must be opposed.

The bill aims to rewrite portions of the Colorado Open Meetings Act and Colorado Open Meetings Law to allow public bodies to disclose just one finalist when choosing a new chief executive such as a city manager, school district superintendent or university president.

Unfortunately, a panel of the Colorado Court of Appeals recently reversed an earlier decision that open-government laws require the naming of multiple chief executive finalists. Instead it ruled that the University of Colorado regents did not violate CORA when it released only Mark Kennedy’s application for the CU presidency to the Boulder Daily Camera in 2019.

With that appeals ruling, the Legislature received a nod to take action, and the bill now in motion clearly steps the wrong direction.

We urge a strong no to House Bill 21-1051. Let’s fight to retain “open search” practices and oppose the “closed search” proposal.

We have made a habit of following school superintendent searches and final choices of high-level public

OUR VIEW officials fastidiously. Best-case scenario is when a school district narrows its search to at least three candidates, then invites them to meet the school board, tour the district, and meet community members. The names are shared and the process to name finalists is detailed in advance, clear and open. Worstcase scenario is when no names are provided and then a sole finalist is announced.

We believe the public, in direct participation in these processes and through available documents — and by media reporting — has the right to know and the right to interact in making these crucial decisions.

We understand the desire to make a hiring process somewhat private.

But here is the hitch with this logic in simple terms. The public sector should not operate like the private sector, although we often understand and see why it may want to: The private sector can hire its leaders behind closed doors and can follow whatever slight or intensive process it chooses. It can be a faster process and more private.

The choice of a superintendent involves a public-body, tax-funded position. The competition for these

public positions should be open.

Candidates should be held to an open, public process to help ensure that the best possible choice results.

These types of important decisions, involving taxpayer and leadership roles, have deep impacts in communities and should be above reproach. Let’s say those two core words again — above reproach. To attain this benchmark, the process for selecting these high-level leaders must be open and the names of finalists must be public record.

For our role in media, we aim to make sure a diverse pool of candidates is chosen, backgrounds are fully vetted, and no important questions go unasked. We recognize that public officials do ask stellar questions aplenty, but we can usually add additional valid questions.

Additionally, we look into business alliances, affiliations, potential cronyism, cultural diversity and more, which are important considerations.

We are not going to detail the other side of the coin, but we appreciate a comment from Frank LoMonte, director of the University of Florida’s Brechner Center for Freedom of Information, who cited research that counters one of the main pitches for closed searches.

“If the assertion that a closed search produces better outcomes were accurate, we would expect to find that more people leave prestigious higher-education jobs for presidencies in ‘closed search’ states as opposed to ‘open search’ states. However, we found no such evidence,” LoMonte wrote. “There was no discernible distinction in the credentials of the hires made in states with ‘closed’ searches versus those that conduct ‘open’ searches.”

Colorado Community Media President and Colorado Press Association President Jerry Healey is urging media outlets to mobilize to oppose this bill. He noted that CCM’s west metro coverage area just experienced a problematic “closed search” for superintendent of Jeffco Public Schools, which was responded to with an editorial.

Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition (CFOIC) has additional coverage on this House bill as well.

Take action Please contact your local state House and Senate representatives and urge them to oppose House Bill 21-1051. Sending an email to your representative’s office is quick and effective.

Please act now.

You might not care about vacuums, but suck it up

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y vacuum cleaner has headlights. It’s a great feature. It allows me to vacuum in the dark. Nietzsche might say that “vacuuming in the dark” was a good metaphor for existence.

My vacuum QUIET cleaner also has DESPERATION its own half-hour television show.

It’s a little repetitive: someone is always spilling tiny candies or flakey cereals and the vacuum easily takes care of it.

Sometimes they Craig Marshall challenge the Smith vacuum cleaner with sawdust.

The cord, however, is never shown. The reason is simple: the cord makes a modern-day vacuum cleaner just as much of a pain in the neck as all of its predecessors because it invariably gets wrapped around something on the way to the

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tiny candies.

A vacuum cleaner was the first purchase I made that distinguished my childhood from adulthood.

Maybe this was true for you too?

My college apartments were always furnished, except for one thing. A vacuum cleaner.

I can’t remember whether I bought new or used. If new, I’m sure it was one of the least expensive on the market and didn’t have its own TV show.

A cheap vacuum cleaner is practically worthless. You have to pick up the particle, show it to the attachment, then stick it in.

Adulthood really settled on my shoulders when I bought a home. To a vacuum cleaner I was required to add a lawn mower, a washing machine and dryer, a dishwasher, stove and refrigerator. The works.

Although the dishwasher stopped working, exploded and flooded the wood floor which had to be sanded and varnished from the kitchen all the way to the first floor bathroom.

It meant leaving for 72 hours.

I drove to Durango, had green chili on my eggs at the Durango Diner, and came back.

One of these days I might be able to do away with the lawn mower.

And the snow shovel, snowblower and garden hoses, and move into one of those seniors-only places that look so tempting in the brochures.

Everyone is smiling and holding a glass or a putter. That’s for me.

But the truth is, each and every one of them has to have a vacuum cleaner. You can simplify your life in a lot of ways, but you’re still going to need a vacuum cleaner.

Unless you’re a hoarder.

None of the interior shots in these brochures indicates that hoarders would be welcome.

If there are 88 units there are at least 88 vacuum cleaners.

My mother had five. Each one was a specialist. If you know anyone who vacuums almost every day whether it’s needed or not you’ll understand.

If not, you might think I made it

up for the purposes of enlivening the narrative.

No, Shirley had five vacuum cleaners.

Visitors have told me my house is clean. I know better. I have seen Clean.

My mother cleaned walls and ceiling, corners and crevices.

Obsessive? Absolutely. Difficult to be around? I began to stay in hotels when I went back to Michigan. It was better for everyone.

When I was a kid I’d see how others lived, in “lived-in” homes, and couldn’t believe my eyes. Naturally, I was envious.

For one of my birthdays she gave me a book: “How to Clean Everything.”

“Thanks, mom.”

“You’re welcome, son. Clean on.

Clean until your clean comes true.”

P.S. I loved her.

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Opinions on changing rules for special council elections

n my opinion, there are a lot more issues that warrant Westminster City Council candiCROSS date responses than CURRENTS just water rates and water supply. Voters deserve more information and insight on where candidates stand on these issues.

I have identified numerous issues that have occurred Bill Christopher with the Westminster City Council over the last 18-24 months and designed a process to gather insight from the candidates.

My first question, sent to all Mayoral and City Council candidates, reads as follows: “Do you support a City Charter Amendment which would mandate a special election when two or more City Council vacancies occur?”

Three is the trigger Currently, the Charter specifies three vacancies to trigger a special election. In 2018, the city council did appoint three people to fill vacancies created by Shannon Bird, Maria De Cambra and Emma Pinter resigning. Some citizens thought this action violated the City Charter.

For the reader’s edification, I am sharing the existing relevant wording in the Westminster City Charter. It is Section 5.7 (b). “If any vacancy in the office of Councilman which the Council is authorized to fill is not so filled within thirty (30) days after such vacancy occurs, or if three (3) or more vacancies exist simultaneously in the office of Councilman, such vacancies shall be filled for the respective unexpired terms at a special election.”

GROUND RULES There are a couple of ground rules to share before I recite what each candidate said either in full or partially.

Given word count limits for my column, I am unable to recite every sentence from every candidate. If you desire more input from a candidate, I suggest you contact them directly. There are three Mayoral and seven City Council candidates right now and their responses are

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Bruce Baker stated “To answer your Charter question to mandate a special election when 2 council vacancies occur; Yes, I would support the change. Decent ethics are essential for decent government.

The answers candidates give need to be widely shared with the Public.

Actions by individuals are even more important.”

Incumbent David DeMott stated “I called for a special election (in 2018). The council at that time took

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Nancy McNally stated “I would be in favor of an amendment. In the event a councilor is up for election to another position before their current term ends, and gets elected, it is clear there will be a vacancy no matter when swearing-in is of the second position. The night of the election in my mind is the trigger for the vacancy. When the council had two positions elected to new offices and one that resigned to go to another job within the same timeline, I always felt there should have been an election by the people.”

Incumbent Council Member Anita Seitz stated “With the limited amount of information given in the question it is impossible to make a determination of support or opposition, but I am open-minded.

However, in light of the pandemic, financial crisis, aging infrastructure, other pressing needs of our community, and that this issue does not appear to be a pressing concern for the vast majority of residents, an amendment to our charter to address a theoretical dual council vacancy is not a priority of mine.”

Austin Watts stated “When it comes to filling two simultaneous vacancies on the City Council, I would support a City Charter Amendment allowing our voters to decide who fills the positions through a special election. From what I’ve seen recently, people are losing trust in our governing bodies. We must eliminate corruption and the appearance of corruption in our politics if we want to fix the aforementioned public trust.”

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action of appointing new members to those 3 spots effectively taking the voice out of people in my view. I think we need to address this in the charter to assure if we hit an issue as we did in 2018 we have a special election and I would be open to looking at a change to a special election if 2 seats are vacated at once.”

Kathleen Dodaro stated “I would support a mandate for a special election when 2 vacancies occur in a 30 day period.”

Obi Ezeadi stated “…I believe an equitable solution exists between the two extremes of appointments and special elections. If your thought experiment permits, I would actually change the proposed amendment as follows: When two or more City Council vacancies occur, such vacancy shall be filled for the respective unexpired terms by the candidates receiving the 4th and 5th highest number of votes from the city’s most recent regular election.”

Sarah Nurmela stated “If we worked diligently to ensure that participation in special elections is representative of the City’s demographics, and the likelihood of needing to replace 2 council members is still very low, then I

could see adjusting down from 3 to 2, the timing for which would be determined in relation to other City priorities.”

Incumbent Kathryn Skulley stated “Yes, with qualifications, I would support a City Charter Amendment.

Residents have a responsibility and right to determine how the city should be governed and guided through unexpected situations.

Amending the City Charter should always be done with circumspection, for great care must be taken to scrutinize the possible scenarios and potential consequences of the Amendment.” Incumbent Jon Voelz stated “I am neither for or against the Charter Amendment you referenced. I would need more information before I can answer your question regarding Charter Amendments. For example, I would need to know the cost to Westminster taxpayers and the amount of staff time to complete it. I would also need to know if there is broad public support for moving forward and spending precious City resources for this effort.”

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Carole Ann Steininger

Steininger, Carole Ann, 78, of Westminster, passed away with her family by her side on March 26, 2021. She is survived by daughters; Rochelle (Mike) McClure, Dana (Stuart) McCracken, Linda Mable, six grandchildren, one great-grandchild, four

sister in-laws, and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, John L. Steininger, parents, two brothers and one sister in-law.

Services were held April 2, 2021 at Crown Hill!

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Gary Herbert Volkmann 4/15/44 – 4/1/2021

On April 1, 2021 Gary H. Volkmann of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin passed away at the age of 77 years.

He will be lovingly remembered by his sister, Susan Milton, niece and nephews, and friends still living in Oconomowoc and Denver, Colorado, where he made his home for many years.

Gary was a graduate of the class of 1962 from Oconomowoc High School, a veteran and an accomplished artist. Gary was a sign painter and

engraver for many years, his most recent engraving work can be found on the engines of car collectors in the Denver area.

At Gary’s request no service will be held.

His ashes will be placed at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, CO. The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at the St Anthony North hospital of Westminster, CO for their care and compassion.

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Moving on up after the pandemic Local experts offer up advice to get your body moving

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f you’ve put on a few pounds during the pandemic, you’re not alone. And if you’ve only put on a few — consider yourself lucky.

A study by the American Psychological Association (APA), conducted at the end of February 2021, found that 61% of American adults experienced undesired weight gain or loss since the pandemic began. More than 40% of those responding to the poll experienced weight gain they never intended. That 40% gained an average of 29 pounds. Median weight gain was 15 pounds. Ten percent of respondents said they gained more than 50 pounds — a staggering number in one year’s time.

So, here we are. Spring is springing, vaccinations are happening, the weather is warming up and you want to lose some of those pandemic pounds. But where do you begin?

In Colorado there’s no shortage of ways to keep fit, but even in a state consistently ranking near the top in physical well-being of its citizens, taking that first step along the path to fitness can be challenging.

Allison Westfahl has been a fitness pro for almost 20 years. Currently, she’s the General Manager for Tru Fusion, a fitness studio that brings all the boutique disciplines — yoga, cycling, barre, pilates, bootcamp, boxing, TRX, meditation and more — together under one roof, and all in classes — no independent fitness floor. They started up last fall, a rough time to open a business, Westfahl said, but a time when it was much needed.

“It became clear to us that it was more important than ever, during a pandemic, for people to have a place where they can take care of themselves physically, emotionally and mentally,” she said. “So, we opened in September to 25% restrictions, and our classes were full with a waitlist by the end of the first month.”

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She said they’re still under size restrictions to keep everyone distanced and safe. A class that in a pre-pandemic world would have 75 participants, right now only accommodates around 23.

Westfahl thinks the group dynamic you get in a class, along with instructors who are involved in their clients’ success, can help people stay accountable in their fitness quest. But for people just getting back into the groove, she thinks being kind to your body and moving forward slowly is key.

“I’m hearing and seeing a lot of people just beating themselves up over putting on weight or not working out for the past year like they usually do — I see a lot of people scolding themselves for that — so, my biggest piece of advice would be to approach whatever happened over the past year with your fitness routine with grace and forgiveness,” she said. “None of us probably reached any fitness records over the past year, so just let that be in the rear-view mirror and continue to move forward.”

Just getting started is a common refrain among those in the know. Westfahl also offers up this bit of wisdom,

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“Make sure it’s something that you love,” she says. “When it comes to fitness and wellness, there’s so many options out there — don’t do something that you hate. Find something that you love and you’re going to be much more likely to stick with it.”

Meaghan Doherty has been doing fitness for 25 years, and teaching bootcamps for the last six. She’s been

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able to ride the pandemic wave by moving her classes outdoors when necessary, doing online instruction when she had to, and being fortunate enough to teach in a facility she describes as the size of four warehouses.

She’s hoping as COVID numbers get better, people will begin to feel better about getting back into the gym. She SEE FITNESS, P13

Biennial of Americas encourages artistic grieving process COMING ATTRACTIONS

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he immensity of loss as a result of COVID-19 is something that the state, country and world are going to be grappling with for a long time to come, and as is so often the case, the arts will play a vital role in that process.

The Biennial of the Americas - an organization headquartered in Denver that aims to develop collaboration and partnership across borders and highlight Colorado as a state that is deeply connected to the Americas - is leading the way with the newly-opened public submissions process for the “Americas COVID-19 Memorial.”

“For us, the catalyst has always been how to engage artists over what the Americas’ most

pressing challenges are, and right now it’s recovery from this devastating pandemic,” said FloraJane DiRienzo, deputy director of Biennial of the Americas. “We know artists will be at the forefront of this effort, finding ways to help us heal and envision a future beyond this situation.”

Submissions are open to individuals or collaborative groups of any age or nationality, who reside within the boundaries of the Americas (including Canada, the United States, Central and South America and the Caribbean). According to provided information, entries should “focus on exploration of how the artistic imagination conceives a memorial to a contemporary tragedy that

transcends national borders.” Submissions can include a 300-word narrative describing the work and any details about inspiration, materials used or additional context. Artwork will be accepted through May 31.

In addition to the public component, the organization is working with curators Derrick Velasquez and Maria Paz Gaviria and an artist selection committee to pick 20 artists from all over the Americas to be a part of the memorial.

“I’m really interested to see what all the works look like, and we’re trying to allow for a lot of space because we expect to see a vaSEE READER, P13

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typically teaches early mornings, with class times that start between 5-8 a.m. plus a noon class for those late risers. Her clients, she says, run the gamut in age from 22 to 71, and she modifies routines for everyone.

Her advice for people is to get a set of weights — nothing heavy, just something that will activate your muscles. A daily walk is also something she thinks will benefit those trying to get back in the swing of things — even 10 minutes per day.

“Just start — is my advice,” she says. “I don’t care if you go for a walk, ride a spin bike or go to the park to play frisbee — just get yourself moving and start. Get those endorphins going and I guarantee you will do more and more every day.”

Doherty said in her experience, weight gain can give people a sense of frustration and that can lead to procrasti-

nation.

She also wants people to be realistic with their expectations about dropping those pounds, because they typically go on a lot faster than they come off. And in her opinion, adding some weights to your cardio routine will help your body burn fat more quickly than cardio alone.

Doherty, also an M.D., is happy to offer nutrition information to her clients if they ask. She thinks every diet works — the question is, which diet works for you?

“There are so many (diet) options out there. You just have to figure out what works for your daily lifestyle, and what you can actually stick with,” she says.

If the thought of weights and cardio seems a bit much as you re-start your fitness journey, fear not. This article is equal opportunity.

Leslie Conzemius is a Registered Nurse and Integrative Health Coach who co-organized the popular Yoga in the Park at Denver’s City Park.

She says Yoga in the Park began to promote yoga in

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riety of expressions,” DiRienzo said.

“We all express ourselves in a variety of ways. Even though we’ve had a similar experience, it’s also been unique to each of us. I hope the works are as diverse as the Americas.”

Another feature of the project will be free virtual events - mainly “Coffee Chats” - that will tackle a variety of topics, including grief and social memory.

The final result of all this effort will feature the contributions of the 20 professional artists and the public submissions on a virtual exhibition on the Biennial’s website. That exhibit will go live in June, and in August the organization will announce awards for both professional - and public artists. Viewers will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite public work, and the winner will receive $2,000.

nature, build community and have yoga be accessible to all.

Before COVID, it was always held outside. But with the pandemic, it detoured into an online Zoom model.

Conzemius, a former professional dancer and choreographer, said her hobbies and passions have always focused on dance and movement, so yoga was a natural progression. She’s been teaching yoga since 2016.

“I love spreading the benefits of yoga,” she says. “Not only what it gives you in that hour [of practicing] but also what it brings to the rest of your daily life.”

Stress reduction, how to breathe and even just being kinder to yourself and bringing gratitude to daily life are just some of the benefits she thinks yoga can offer.

Conzemius says this spring, Yoga in the Park is looking into the permitting process to bring yoga back to the park, while making sure it’s done safely. But she’s happy to pass along tips for anyone who’s struggled during the pandemic and wants to make a fresh

“I hope the artists who get involve make space for the thought processes of moving forward - things like what we’ve been through and where are we going?” DiRienzo said. “The end result should be a space for healing for everyone.”

For more information and to enter, visit www.biennialoftheamericas.org/ publicsubmissions.

Painting a cosmic canvas at Wings Over the Rockies The Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum is taking visitors beyond the stratosphere with its newest exhibit, All the Cosmos a Canvas. The exhibit is a celebration of the universe as captured through the famous Hubble Telescope, which has sent more than a million observations from its orbit above the earth. In addition to jaw-dropping photos, those observations include images and data.

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“I really love the science of behavior change, and that’s what I focus on with my clients,” she says. “Because we can know that we need to exercise, and have all of the knowledge, but it doesn’t mean we’re doing it.”

She has three pieces of advice for people looking to make a change for the better in their health. She agrees with Westfahl that finding something you love doing is paramount.

“There are so many different things you can do, and so many ways to move your body — with people, alone, in classes, over Zoom, hopefully soon in person, sports, walking — and all of them are good,” she says. “And for any length of time is good.”

Conzemius’ second piece of advice is “Everything counts.”

She says 150 minutes of exercise per week is the standard, but she would put those rules aside for people just starting out or starting over.

“Five minutes of stretching or a 20-minute walk — it [getting started] doesn’t have

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Clarke’s Concert of the Week - Set Break live stream The music industry can be a taxing place to be, and that was before a global pandemic shut down the vast majority of the touring world. This is the reason the nonprofit Backline exists - to connect music industry professionals and their families with mental health and wellness resources.

To further that mission, the organization is hosting the Set Break live stream event at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 10, on Twitch’s Relix Channel.

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to mean an hour in the gym,” she says. “A lot of little moments can add up. Even things like playing with your kids, mopping the floor or gardening can be really beneficial for our bodies.”

Her third piece of advice is to celebrate.

“Celebrate your successes.

People often focus on what they didn’t do, as opposed to what they did do,” she says.

“Be very intentional about celebrating your wins, however small. Pat yourself on the back. Wink at yourself in the mirror. Tell somebody what you did, because then your brain will remember it and get that signal and want to do it again, and it builds motivation.”

She said it’s important to talk to yourself the way you would talk to a friend — with encouragement and support — not unhealthy criticism.

It’s clear from chatting with these three local fitness pros that being kind to yourself and starting slow, but starting soon, will help you ease back into prepandemic shape, or maybe even better.

Streaming style - Aspen Shortsfest The 30th annual Aspen Shortsfest — presented by Aspen Film — is running through Sunday, April 11 on the virtual Eventive platform, meaning viewers can stream 80 shorts that include six world premieres and 15 US premieres.

The festival is one of four Oscarqualifying festivals in the US solely dedicated to short films and will feature a variety of entries in five categories: animation, comedy, documentary, drama and short-short. Talents participating either in front or behind the camera include Will Ferrell, Dev Patel, Wyatt Cenac and Zachary Woods. Equally exciting, 55 films are directed or co-directed by women.

To check out the range of highquality films from all over the world and get individual tickets or passes, visit www.aspenfilm.org/aspenshortsfest-2021.

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Clear support for two-seat trigger So, you can see that two out of three Mayoral candidates (McNally and Watts) favor the concept of the Charter Amendment as outlined with Seitz not declaring a “yes” or “no” position.

Five out of seven City Council candidates support it (Baker, DeMott, Dodaro, Nurmela & Skulley).

Candidate Ezeadi had an alternative approach and Council member Voelz was undecided on the idea.

As you would have noted, there were some qualifications in the responses with a few candidates. An example is the cost of the special election. Based on previous information from the Westminster City Clerk pertaining to the recall election, the cost of such an election would be approximately $200,000. In comparison, the 2021 General Fund Operating budget is $141.7 million, plus cash reserves.

Going forward I’m going to withhold comment on the individual responses contained in this column or future ones about this informational process, for a while at least. I may comment in summary form as we approach the distribution of the mail-in ballots in October.

Voters need to be well informed on each candidate’s positions when deciding who to support.

Since the Westminster City Charter declares Mayoral and City Council elections to be nonpartisan, the focus should be on individual candidates as opposed to party affiliation. I will be stressing succinct responses from candidates on future questions.

Roughly speaking, I will do two sets of questions/responses per month. I hope you will find this effort to be informative.

Bill Christopher is a former Westminster city manager and RTD board member. His opinions are not necessarily those of Colorado Community Media. You can contact him at bcjayhawk68@gmail.com.

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Tonjes is state’s top athletic director

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Each spring, the Colorado Athletic Directors Association selects an athletic director of the year.

It seems likely that a lot of the winners do what this year’s winner, Martin Tonjes of Horizon High School, did after he got the word.

“When I read the letter, I was in complete shock and had to re-read the email a couple of times,” he said. “After the shock wore off, it was very humbling to realize what happened because I don’t see myself as doing anything ‘special.’ I simply

try to support our student-athletes, coaches and community the best that I possibly can.”

Tonjes is in his ninth year at Horizon and fourth as the athletic director/assistant principal. He spent five years before that at Silver Creek, all the while Tonjes thinking he’d be doing something else.

“I never really envisioned myself being an administrator,” he said. “During my fourth year of teaching, my principal and mentor, Randy Swanson, suggested that I get my mas-

ter’s degree in educational leadership.

He had a vision and saw me in a place that I never imagined for myself.”

His first year in athletic administration produced a combination of anticipation and fear.

“I remember leaving the CHSAA meeting for new athletic directors scared about what I was getting into because it seemed like we were only told about the ‘bad’ things that could happen,” Tonjes said. “Once I settled in, I became excited about the possibility of working with so many different coaches, student-athletes and community members. I wanted to make a positive impact and see what I could

do. That excited me.”

Tonjes is a former baseball coach.

But as an athletic director, he has more chances to interact with more people.

“I’d say my greatest impact would be the opportunities and support that I give students and staff, whether it’s offering book clubs, leadership workshops, mental performance coaches, motivational speakers, etc.,” he said.

“I hope to present opportunities to staff and students for the betterment of themselves and growth as individuals. I’ve been told that I don’t SEE TONJES, P16

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they’ve accomplished as young adults, not just as student-athletes.”

Tonjes also was a sixth-grade teacher. Something he did during that part of his career has stuck with him since.

“I always had the thought that if something is important to a student, then it needs to be important to me. At the time, that could be something as simple as going to a Little League baseball game on the weekend,” he said. “To this day, I still believe that to be true. Whether it’s an athletic contest, a concert, a play, or simply visiting someone at work, if it’s important to a student, then it has to be important to me as well.

“Years ago, when I was coaching baseball, I had a friend tell me to always remember that you’re making memories for kids,” he added. “I try to make the best memories that I can with the students that I come in contact with.”

Tonjes said the best part of the recognition is he’s working at the school from which he graduated.

“My goal is to give the students of Horizon the greatest experiences that I possibly can,” Tonjes said. “I want to be a positive support as they prepare for life after high school. I’m extremely proud of where I’ve come from and want others to have that same feeling.”

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pull people in the direction of where I want to go but I help push them in their own direction of excellence.”

There’s another advantage.

“Getting to know staff and students on a personal and professional level is very important to me, and I believe those relationships have made a positive impact on our school as well,” he said. “I’m also not afraid to ask anyone and everyone how I can be more impactful. I have a growth mindset and want to give everything to my community.”

Tonjes is a Horizon alum but started his administration work in Longmont “When I was given the opportunity at Silver Creek High School, I was given the freedom to do what I thought was best for the entire school community,” he said. “I worked as hard as I could for the student-athletes, coaches and community. It really felt good to work with coaches on a more in-depth level and to support every student the best that I could.

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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Legals Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202078838 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 31, 2020, 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) James Bradley Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Colten Mortgage Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Date of Deed of Trust March 15, 2019 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 22, 2019 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2019000021249 Original Principal Amount $486,138.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $481,658.77 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 7, BLOCK 6, VILLAGES AT BUFFALO RUN EAST FILING NO. 7, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 15973 East 112th Place, 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, 05/05/2021, 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: 3/11/2021 Last Publication: 4/8/2021 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: 12/31/2020 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: Scott D. Toebben #19011 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 216 16th Street, Ste 1210, DENVER, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 20CO00059-1 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. A202078839 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 31, 2020, 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) ARTURO M GUERRERO

AND YOLANDA A GUERRERO Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR DSW MORTGAGE INC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt MIDFIRST BANK Date of Deed of Trust September 06, 2019 County of Recording Adams Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 10, 2019 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2019000075332 Original Principal Amount $373,117.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $371,377.78 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.

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CITY OF WESTMINSTER Mary Joy Barajas, Deputy City Clerk Legal Notice No. 707515 First Publication: April 8, 2021 Last Publication: April 8, 2021 Publisher: Westminster Window Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the liquor laws of the State of Colorado and the ordinances of the City of Westminster, an application for a beer and wine liquor license to sell malt and vinous, by the drink for on-premise consumption was filed with the Westminster Special Permit and License Board on February 10, 2021. The licensee applicants are Salsas Gourmet & Grill LLC, dba Salsas Xpress, 8161 W 94th Ave Salsa Gourmet & Grill LLC owner/officer is: Aurora Iniguez, 13312 Olive St Thornton CO

A.P.N.: 0157324435084

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Special Permit & License Board will conduct a VIRTUAL hearing on said application on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at 7:00 p.m, when and where all parties in interest will be heard. The neighborhood of interest has been established with the following boundaries: North: 99th Place; South: 90th Avenue; West: Field Lane; and East: Vance Court.

The City will have petitions circulated within this neighborhood.

Also known by street and number as: 13634 GARFIELD STREET, UNIT F, THORNTON, CO 80602.

For additional information contact City Clerk's Office 303-658-2162 or mbarajas@cityofwestminster.us.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

SPECIAL PERMIT AND LICENSE BOARD CITY OF WESTMINSTER

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 84, THE VISTAS AT CHERRYWOOD PARK, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO

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, 05/05/2021, 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: 3/11/2021 Last Publication: 4/8/2021 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: 12/31/2020 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: Alison L. Berry #34531 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., #400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 20-024992 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 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the liquor laws of the State of Colorado and the ordinances of the City of Westminster, an application for a beer and wine liquor license to sell malt and vinous, by the drink for on-premise consumption was filed with the Westminster Special Permit and License Board on February 11, 2021. The licensee applicants are Tashmo Ko Co., dba Serendipity Café, 11030 Circle Point Road #170.

Tashmo Ko Co. owners/officers are: Laura and Todd Zaspel, 155 Steele St. #814 Denver CO NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Special Permit & License Board will conduct a VIRTUAL hearing on said application on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at/or about 7:20 p.m, when and where all parties in interest will be heard. The neighborhood of interest has been established with the following boundaries: North: W. 115th Place; South: W.105th Avenue; West: Yukon Street and East: Harlan Street. The City will have petitions circulated within this neighborhood.

Mary Joy Barajas, Deputy City Clerk Legal Notice No. 707516 First Publication: April 8, 2021 Last Publication: April 8, 2021 Publisher: Westminster Window

Bids and Settlements Public Notice NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR'S SETTLEMENT Pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., notice is hereby given that on or after the 4th day of May, 2021, at Westminster, Colorado, final settlement will be made by the City with Archer Western Construction, LLC, hereinafter called the "Contractor," for and on account of the contract for the construction of a Project described as BDCWWTF Solids Dewatering and Campus-wide Improvements Project.

1. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or his subcontractor, or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, whose claim therefor has not been paid by the Contractor or the subcontractor for the work contracted to be done, may file with the City a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.

2. All such claims shall be filed with the City Attorney's Office, City of Westminster, 4800 W. 92nd Avenue, Westminster, Colorado, 80031 by April 27, 2021.

3. All such claims must be notarized and must otherwise comply with the requirements of C.R.S. § 38-26-107.

4. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve the City from any and all liability for such claim.

count of the Contract for construction of Big Dry Creek – State Highway 7 Force Main Realignment, Project No. 10-410.

1. Any person, co-partnership, association, or corporation who has an unpaid claim against the said Project, for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor, or any of his Subcontractors, in or about the performance of said Work, may at any time up to and including said date of such Final Settlement, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claims.

2. All such claims shall be filed with the City Clerk at 9500 Civic Center Drive, Thornton, CO 80229.

3. Failure on the part of the creditor to file such a statement prior to such Final Settlement will relieve the City of Thornton from any and all liability for such claim.

CITY OF THORNTON, COLORADO

Legal Notice No.707501 First Publication: April 1, 2021 Last Publication: April 8, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Notice is hereby given that on or after the 19th day of April, 2021, Final Settlement will be made by the City of Thornton, CO, with: A. Glacier Construction Co., Inc. 5460 South Quebec Street, Suite 200 Greenwood, CO 80111 hereinafter called “Contractor”, for and on account of the Contract for construction of 2019 Wes Brown Water Treatment Plant Improvements, Project No. 19-228/19-229.

For additional information contact City Clerk's Office 303-658-2162 or mbarajas@cityofwestminster.us.

B. American West Construction, LLC 275 East 64th Avenue Denver, CO 80221

SPECIAL PERMIT AND LICENSE BOARD

hereinafter called “Contractor”, for and on ac-

1) 00 Mack 600 Mixer 028597 2) 00 Mack 600 Mixer 028579 Contact BJ Rodgers: 720-621-0233

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR’S FINAL SETTLEMENT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Joseph Joe Aranda, Deceased Case Number: 2020 PR 333

Notice is hereby given that on or after the 18th day of April 2020, Final Settlement will be made by the City of Thornton, CO, with: Left Hand Excavating, LLC 3756 Eureka Way Fredrick, CO 80516 hereinafter called “Contractor”, for and on account of the Contract for construction of Groundwater Recharge Ponds Pilot Project, Project No. 141-18.

1. Any person, co-partnership, association, or corporation who has an unpaid claim against the said Project, for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor, or any of his subcontractors, in or about the performance of said Work, may at any time up to and including said date of such Final Settlement, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claims.

2. All such claims shall be filed with the City Clerk at 9500 Civic Center Drive, Thornton, CO 80229.

3. Failure on the part of the creditor to file such a statement prior to such Final Settlement will relieve the City of Thornton from any and all liability for such claim.

CITY OF THORNTON, COLORADO

Legal Notice No. 707497 First Publication: April 1, 2021 Last Publication: April 8, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Laura Border, Personal Representative 11462 Iola Street Henderson, Colorado 80604 Legal Notice No. 707495 First Publication: April 1, 2021 Last Publication: April 15, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ardith Pauline Siegrist, a/k/a Ardith P. Siegrist, a/k/a Artie Siegrist, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR030319 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of the County of Adams, Colorado on or before August 1, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kaye Lynn Fote, Personal Representative 3 Bridle Path Lane Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Stephen Lynn Paiz, ala Stephen L. Paiz, aka Steve Paiz, Deceased Case Number: 20 PR 272

Public Notice REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS City of Thornton 9500 Civic Center Drive Thornton, CO 80229-4326 The City of Thornton is soliciting the following: 1. Grange Hall Creek Park Rehabilitation, Project No. 20-46E Request for Proposals for Design.

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 4, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Carolyn Paiz, Personal Representative 126 N. 8th Avenue Brighton, Colorado 80601 Legal Notice No. 707490 First Publication: April 1, 2021 Last Publication: April 15, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Valerie Jean Speight, aka Valerie J. Speight, aka Valerie Speight, Deceased Case Number: 21PR30341

Misc. Private Legals To: ZACHARY ZAVALA, a/k/a ZACHARY J. ZAVALA, a/k/a ZACHARY JOSEPH ZAVALA: You are notified that you have 10 days after publication for this notice of levy to file your claim of exemption with the County Court of ADAMS County, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601in Case 2019CV031710 entitled: AMICA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO .vs. ZACHARY ZAVALA, a/k/a ZACHARY J. ZAVALA, a/k/a ZACHARY JOSEPH ZAVALA , $241.01 garnished at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Denver, CO 80202.

Legal Notice No. 707482 First Publication: March 25, 2021 Last Publication: April 22, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

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 2, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Legal Notice No. 707499 First Publication: April 1, 2021 Last Publication: April 15, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Date: 3-23-21 /s/ Jim Jensen, Contracts Manager

Legal Notice No. 707488 First Publication: April 1, 2021 Last Publication: April 8, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR’S FINAL SETTLEMENT

Public Notice Bear Enterprise Towing has these vehicles for sale for money owed.

Public Notice

Legal Notice No. 707511 First Publication: April 8, 2021 Last Publication: April 15, 2021 Publisher: Westminster Window Public Notice

Legal Notice No. 707513 First Publication: April 8, 2021 Last Publication: April 8, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Notice to Creditors

/s/ David R. Frankel, City Attorney

CITY OF WESTMINSTER

Public Notice Abandoned 1999 Buick Park Ave Vin 610289 for sale by Pratt Adjustment at 6800 Downing St Denver CO 303-289-7710

Legal Notice No.: 707512 First Publication: April 8, 2021 Last Publication: April 8, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Date: 3-24-21 /s/ Jim Jensen, Contracts Manager

Go to Thornton’s website at www.ThorntonCO.gov, click on “Business” and then “Contracts & Purchasing” for information on how to obtain the solicitation documents. Bidders/Proposers are required to acknowledge all addenda in their Bid/Proposal submittal, failure to do so may be considered non-responsive.

Dated at Westminster, Colorado this 8th day of April, 2021.

Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles

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 August 9, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

John Speight, Personal Representative 5340 Quitman St. Denver, CO 80212 Legal Notice No. 707524 First Publication: April 8, 2021 Last Publication: April 22, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Devin Andrew O’Donnell, aka Devin A. O’Donnell, aka Devin O’Donnell, Deceased Case Number: 21PR30228

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April 8, 2021

Public Notices 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 July 26, 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 July 26, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Erin Stockmyer, Personal Representative 8300 Sheridan Blvd., #22F Westminster, CO 80003

Douglas S. Holden Attorney for the Personal Representative 3751 W 136th Avenue, Unit B-4 Broomfield, CO 80023

Legal Notice No. 707444 First Publication: March 25, 2021 Last Publication: April 8, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Legal Notice No. 707480 First Publication: March 25, 2021 Last Publication: April 8, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Rodney Kemmerer, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 30269

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Richard G. Sloneker, a/k/a Richard Gene Sloneker, a/k/a Richard Sloneker, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 30303

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 4, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Lis Engstrom, Personal Representative 12245 W. Layton Drive Littleton, Colorado 80127 Legal Notice No. 707506 First Publication: April 1, 2021 Last Publication: April 15, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of PATRICIA SUE PETERS, aka PATRICIA S. PETERS, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30279

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 August 12, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Gwendolyn Roberts, Personal Representative 22929 T Road Cedaredge, CO 81413 Legal Notice No. 707496 First Publication: April 1, 2021 Last Publication: April 15, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Bonnie Ellen Haverfield,

aka Bonnie E. Haverfield, aka Bonnie Haverfield, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 92 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 9, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Debra Gail Haverfield, Personal Representative 307 N. 1st Street La Junta, Colorado 81050

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Wanda Louise Swinford, Deceased Case Number: 21 PR 30338 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 15, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Stephen R. Swinford Personal Representative c/o Mark A. Weseman, Esq. 2 Garden Center, Suite 305 Broomfield, Colorado 80020

Legal Notice No. 707519 First Publication: April 8, 2021 Last Publication: April 22, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice

Jocelyn R. Kanoff, Attorney for the Personal Representative 2975 Valmont Rd. Ste 240 Boulder, CO 80301

PUBLIC NOTICE

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 August 18, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Roy Whittemore, Personal Representative 10093 Grove Court #B Westminster, CO 80031

PUBLIC NOTICE

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 July 26, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Legal Notice No. 707523 First Publication: April 8, 2021 Last Publication: April 22, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mable Louise Postal, a/k/a Mable L. Postal, a/k/a Mable Postal, Deceased Case Number: 21PR30204

Legal Notice No. 707447 First Publication: March 25, 2021 Last Publication: April 8, 2021 Publisher: Westminster Window

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DOROTHEA H. MILLER, aka DOROTHEA MILLER, aka DOROTHEA HELEN MILLER, aka DOROTHEA STEMPEL MILLER, aka DOROTHEA S. MILLER; aka DOROTHEA STEMPEL; aka DOROTHEA H. STEMPEL, aka DOROTHEA HELEN STEMPEL, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 30312

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Hugo Antulio Barillas, aka Hugo Barillas, and Hugo A. Barillas, Deceased Case Number: 2020 PR 31171

Legal Notice No. 707483 First Publication: March 25, 2021 Last Publication: April 8, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

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 2, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Judith Marlene Garland, a/k/a Judith M. Garland, a/k/a Judith Garland, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30292

Hugo I. Barillas, Personal Representative 2003 Truda Drive Northglenn, Colorado 80233

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

Legal Notice No. 707493 First Publication: April 1, 2021 Last Publication: April 15, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Adams County Warrants Public Notice Adams County Warrants: March 29, 2021 through April 2, 2021 GENERAL FUND Supplier Name

Warrant Date Amount

ADVANCED URGENT CARE AND OCC M CINA & CINA FORENSIC CONSULTIN NEIGHBORLY SOFTWARE SILENT SOLUTIONS SECURITY ARIAS REBECCA M MCGUINN CONOR MATTHEW SANITY SOLUTIONS INC ALCHEMY TECHNOLOGY GROUP LLC G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS USA INC JP MORGAN CHASE BANK NA “WINGS UNLIMITED, LLC” 3 MARGARITAS THORNTON 3581 INC BOUT TIME PUB & GRUB ARVADA COLD STONE CREAMERY CROSSFIT RIDGEBACK DAYLIGHT DONUTS CAFÉ DENVER PREMIER CATERING DENVER SCHOOL OF GYMNASTICS EL COCO PIRATA MARISCO 5 Y SUS EL JARDIN MEXICAN RESTAURANT EL JEFES LLC FLOODSTAGE ALE WORKS LLC FLY KICKBOX LLC FRED ASTAIRE DANCE STUDIO J5 STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING KIKIS COOKIES & CAKES LLC KPSOFTWORKS INC L & A COFFEE LLC LA BOTANA MEXICAN RESTAURANT LILS PLACE LOS 3 GARCIAS MEXICAN RESTAURA MIDEAST MOUNTAIN COMMUNICATION MONDO MARKET STANLEY MOOSEHILL BRIGHTON MUGI RAMEN & POKE PLENTEA LLC QUIZNOS # 11584 SHAO LIN KUNG FU & TAI CHI THESIS LLC UCHD LLC WESTMINSTER 1830 INC WILL INC. WHICH WICH COLO DEPT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS CORONAS MEXICAN GRILL JEWEL OF INDIA RESTAURANT AND THE LOST CAJUN WESTMINSTER ABEYTA JOSEPH AND ADRIA ADT COMMERCIAL LLC AGFINITY INC ALSCO AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL AMAZON CORPORATE LLC AMTECH SOLUTIONS INCORPORATED ARBORFORCE LLC AXIOM REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONS LL BARRATT ADAM BASELINE ASSOCIATES INC BAYAUD ENTERPRISES INC BC SURF & SPORT BELLCO BESHAW NATALIE BRIGHTON CITY OF (WATER) BRIGHTON CITY OF (WATER) BRIGHTON CITY OF (WATER) BRIGHTON CITY OF (WATER) BRIGHTON CITY OF (WATER) BRIGHTON CITY OF (WATER) CCR EVENT GROUP CENTURY LINK CHAMBERS HOLDINGS LLC CHP METRO NORTH LLC CLEARWAY ENERGY GROUP LLC COLO CARPET CENTER INC COLO MEDICAL WASTE INC COLO NATURAL GAS INC COLORADO HOSPITALITY SERVICES COLORADO MOISTURE CONTROL INC CORHIO DOUGLASS COLONY GROUP INC ELDORADO ARTESIAN SPRINGS INC FARMERS HIGH LINE CANAL & RESE FARRINGTON THERESA FEDERIC PRINTING RRD FEDEX FIRST CALL OF COLO

3/31/2021 362,280.00 3/31/2021 23,150.00 3/31/2021 132,121.00 3/31/2021 840.00 4/2/2021 4,221.00 4/2/2021 2,200.00 4/2/2021 6,300.00 4/2/2021 11,660.00 4/2/2021 4,031.18 4/2/2021 693,412.56 3/31/2021 3,500.00 3/31/2021 7,000.00 3/31/2021 7,000.00 3/31/2021 7,000.00 3/31/2021 3,500.00 3/31/2021 3,500.00 3/31/2021 3,500.00 3/31/2021 7,000.00 3/31/2021 5,000.00 3/31/2021 5,000.00 3/31/2021 7,000.00 3/31/2021 3,500.00 3/31/2021 5,000.00 3/31/2021 3,500.00 3/31/2021 5,000.00 3/31/2021 3,500.00 3/31/2021 3,500.00 3/31/2021 5,000.00 3/31/2021 7,000.00 3/31/2021 7,000.00 3/31/2021 3,500.00 3/31/2021 5,000.00 3/31/2021 7,000.00 3/31/2021 7,000.00 3/31/2021 3,500.00 3/31/2021 3,500.00 3/31/2021 3,500.00 3/31/2021 3,500.00 3/31/2021 3,500.00 3/31/2021 3,500.00 3/31/2021 7,000.00 3/31/2021 7,000.00 3/31/2021 3,500.00 3/31/2021 5,000.00 3/31/2021 2,556,014.00 3/31/2021 7,000.00 3/31/2021 5,000.00 3/31/2021 5,000.00 4/1/2021 212.50 4/1/2021 9,771.25 4/1/2021 50.00 4/1/2021 201.14 4/1/2021 1,500.00 4/1/2021 6,700.00 4/1/2021 76,869.99 4/1/2021 66.00 4/1/2021 8,737.50 4/1/2021 280.00 4/1/2021 21,628.85 4/1/2021 350.00 4/1/2021 761.31 4/1/2021 19.00 4/1/2021 2,174.69 4/1/2021 702.75 4/1/2021 79.48 4/1/2021 111.93 4/1/2021 17,089.14 4/1/2021 10,990.07 4/1/2021 80,030.00 4/1/2021 201.40 4/1/2021 17,283.84 4/1/2021 41.44 4/1/2021 731.83 4/1/2021 746.50 4/1/2021 1,286.00 4/1/2021 1,324.31 4/1/2021 50.00 4/1/2021 52,990.00 4/1/2021 310.00 4/1/2021 489.94 4/1/2021 72.95 4/1/2021 1,521.00 4/1/2021 19.00 4/1/2021 1,075.00 4/1/2021 123.23 4/1/2021 4,500.00

FOUND MY KEYS 4/1/2021 FRANCY LAW FIRM 4/1/2021 FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 4/1/2021 GAM ENTERPRISES INC 4/1/2021 GARCIA SIMON 4/1/2021 GARIBAY JUAN 4/1/2021 GATSIOPOULOS ARISTOMENIS 4/1/2021 GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS AS 4/1/2021 GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF IT 4/1/2021 GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY INC 4/1/2021 GROUNDS SERVICE COMPANY 4/1/2021 HELTON & WILLIAMSEN PC 4/1/2021 HERRERA, AARON 4/1/2021 HOLST AND BOETTCHER 4/1/2021 HYLAND HILLS PARK AND RECREATI 4/1/2021 INDUSTRIAL PIPE SOLUTIONS 4/1/2021 INTERMOUNTAIN REA 4/1/2021 INTERMOUNTAIN REA 4/1/2021 INTERMOUNTAIN REA 4/1/2021 JACKSON PATRICK 4/1/2021 JAZOWSKI KAREN 4/1/2021 JOACHIM KATHY 4/1/2021 KING SOOPERS 4/1/2021 KING SOOPERS 4/1/2021 KNIGHT CHRISTIE 4/1/2021 LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMER 4/1/2021 LARIMER COUNTY COMMUNITY CORRE 4/1/2021 LEVERSEE THOMAS F LCSW 4/1/2021 LEXIS NEXIS MATTHEW BENDER 4/1/2021 MARTINEZ JUSTIN PAUL 4/1/2021 MEI TOTAL ELEVATOR SOLUTIONS 4/1/2021 MESSNER REEVES LLP 4/1/2021 MOBILE STORAGE SOLUTIONS 4/1/2021 MWI VETERINARY SUPPLY CO 4/1/2021 NELSON AND KENNARD 4/1/2021 NELSON LEIF A 4/1/2021 NICOLETTI-FLATER ASSOCIATES 4/1/2021 NMS LABS 4/1/2021 NORTHSIDE EMERGENCY PET CLINIC 4/1/2021 OTAK INC A COLORADO CORPORATIO 4/1/2021 OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY 4/1/2021 PALEO DNA 4/1/2021 PARNELL RONALD 4/1/2021 PATTERSON VETERINARY SUPPLY IN 4/1/2021 PEREZ SILVESTER 4/1/2021 PERKINELMER GENETICS 4/1/2021 POLLINS STEVIE 4/1/2021 POTESTIO BROTHER EQUIPMENT 4/1/2021 QP SERVICES LLC 4/1/2021 RICHARDSON SHARON 4/1/2021 RLH ENGINEERING INC 4/1/2021 ROADRUNNER PHARMACY INCORPORAT 4/1/2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SIGNING CO INC 4/1/2021 RODRIGUEZ LIDIA 4/1/2021 ROSE DAVID E 4/1/2021 SANTIAGOS MEXICAN RESTURANT 4/1/2021 SEWALD HANFLING PUBLIC AFFAIRS 4/1/2021 SHONGOLO ABDIFATAH 4/1/2021 SHRED IT USA LLC 4/1/2021 SOUTH ADAMS WATER & SANITATION 4/1/2021 SOUTH ADAMS WATER & SANITATION 4/1/2021 SOUTH ADAMS WATER & SANITATION 4/1/2021 SOUTH ADAMS WATER & SANITATION 4/1/2021 SOUTH ADAMS WATER & SANITATION 4/1/2021 SOUTHLAND MEDICAL LLC 4/1/2021 STATE OF COLORADO 4/1/2021 STATE OF COLORADO 4/1/2021 STATE OF COLORADO 4/1/2021 STATE OF COLORADO 4/1/2021 STATE OF COLORADO 4/1/2021 STATE OF COLORADO 4/1/2021 STATE OF COLORADO 4/1/2021 STATE OF COLORADO 4/1/2021 STATE OF COLORADO 4/1/2021 STATE OF COLORADO 4/1/2021 STATE OF COLORADO 4/1/2021 STATE OF COLORADO 4/1/2021 STATE OF COLORADO 4/1/2021 STATE OF COLORADO 4/1/2021 STATE OF COLORADO 4/1/2021 STATE OF COLORADO 4/1/2021 STEVEN LOUTH LAW OFFICES 4/1/2021 SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE LLC 4/1/2021 SUMMIT MANAGEMENT SERVICES 4/1/2021 SUMMIT PATHOLOGY 4/1/2021 SYMMETRY ENERGY SOLUTIONS LLC 4/1/2021 SYNERGETIC STAFFING LLC 4/1/2021 SZULINSKI KIRA 4/1/2021 T&G PECOS LLC 4/1/2021 THOMPSON GREGORY PAUL 4/1/2021 THOMSON REUTERS - WEST 4/1/2021 TOSHIBA FINANCIAL SERVICES 4/1/2021 TRI COUNTY HEALTH DEPT 4/1/2021 TRI COUNTY HEALTH DEPT 4/1/2021

1,896.35 114.00 65,000.00 295.50 19.00 19.00 19.00 150.00 2,237.22 7,687.47 6,580.50 461.00 65.00 19.00 5,000.00 2,300.00 1,887.20 43.02 163.66 144.00 4,400.00 66.00 100.00 150.00 300.00 12,206.00 266.00 160.00 210.10 65.00 199.00 19.00 11,609.16 2,148.26 19.00 19.00 6,925.00 39,146.00 50.00 2,206.50 10,598.90 875.00 19.00 517.00 19.00 50.00 19.00 6,780.41 49,015.00 65.00 2,223.82 62.96 3,212.50 19.00 65.00 25.00 5,000.00 19.00 262.00 396.44 48.18 48.18 520.21 1,611.29 1,866.37 53.58 626.11 19.05 253.85 651.43 8,822.32 10.34 16.86 1,401.90 7,786.62 52.59 353.11 7.45 49.58 228.75 2,092.10 27.50 8,870.25 122.66 1,359.95 1,912.00 3,924.96 154.50 1,800.00 65.00 455.60 5,835.95 6,341.26 7,684.03

TRI COUNTY HEALTH DEPT TRUE POINT LLC TYGRETT DEBRA R U-HAUL CREDIT ADMINISTRATION UNITED POWER (UNION REA) UPS VALDEZ CESAR VERIZON WIRELESS XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY Fund Total

4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021

318,457.50 1,725.00 305.00 25.00 495.84 822.47 1,450.00 410.65 37.47 82.30 120.74 11.21 4,481.55 1,437.96 439.76 4,951,306.73

CAPITAL FACILITIES FUND SAUNDERS CONSTRUCTION INC ACKLAM INC MW GOLDEN CONSTRUCTORS ROBERTS ANESTHESIA REPAIR ROTH SHEPPARD ARCHITECTS STANTEC ARCHITECTURE INC XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY Fund Total

3/31/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021

68,108.74 197.00 107,930.45 4,403.73 63,638.75 34,202.97 421.01 437.30 279,339.95

GOLF COURSE ENTERPRISE FUND PROFESSIONAL RECREATION MGMT I PROFESSIONAL RECREATION MGMT I Fund Total

4/2/2021 4/2/2021

7,765.67 9,000.00 16,765.67

EQUIPMENT SERVICE FUND BEARCOM WIRELESS WORLDWIDE INSIGHT AUTO GLASS LLC MIRAGE RECOVERY SERVICE SAM HILL OIL INC THE GOODYEAR TIRE AND RUBBER C Fund Total

4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021

15,587.31 1,630.66 315.00 16,614.69 187.50 34,335.16

STORMWATER UTILITY FUND BARR LAKE & MILTON RESERVOIR W BEARCOM HAMPDEN PRESS INC Fund Total

4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021

4,000.00 1,712.00 12,413.88 18,125.88

ROAD & BRIDGE FUND SALTWORX INC ALSCO AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL ASPHALT TESTING SERVICES LLC BEARCOM BFI TOWER ROAD LANDFILL CENTRAL SALT LLC CINTAS FIRST AID & SAFETY COBITCO INC COMPASS MINERALS AMERICA INC DENVER INDUSTRIAL SALES & SER ENNIS-FLINT INC ENVIROTECH SERVICES INC JK TRANSPORTS INC KUMAR & ASSOCIATES INC OUTTA CONTROL DESIGNS THE GOODYEAR TIRE AND RUBBER C 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 POWER (UNION REA) UTILITY NOTIFICATION CENTER OF XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY

3/31/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021

22,297.45 464.46 175.00 1,129.00 9,602.77 2,047.90 201.75 152.46 12,808.79 19,346.67 8,714.57 23,454.82 14,130.00 1,592.00 6,161.66 1,005.00 23.16 48.28 16.50 16.50 16.50 20.00 50.15 132.46 47.56 34.00 143.92 146.44 20.31 48.35 53.08 62.53 35.93 33.00 48.28 33.00 36.00 88.49 187.44 111.01 49.56

XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY Fund Total

4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021

155.98 11.78 107.57 88.87 59.65 39.21 152.63 125,402.44

INSURANCE FUND TRISTAR RISK MANAGEMENT UNITED HEALTH CARE INSURANCE C KILLMER LANE & NEWMAN LLP COLT CAREHERE LLC CARLETON KASANDRA COLO STATE TREASURER DELTA DENTAL OF COLORADO DELTA DENTAL OF COLORADO FIRST AMERICAN ADMINISTRATORS HENDERSON CONSULTING AND EAP S KAISER PERMANENTE KAISER PERMANENTE KROLL JAMIE MOYER CAMERON RITCHEY DORIS RODRIGUEZ MARIA UNITED HEALTHCARE VERIZON Fund Total

3/31/2021 4/2/2021 3/31/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021

923.21 190,316.03 56,400.00 55,783.46 130.00 66,223.90 57.00 60.80 15.34 544.00 5,531.56 5,531.56 7,083.25 1,724.05 85.10 504.40 1,264.76 105.28 392,283.70

WASTE MANAGEMENT FUND QUANTUM WATER & ENVIRONMENT Fund Total

4/2/2021

109,938.92 109,938.92

COMMUNITY DEV BLOCK GRANT FUND CHATO’S CONCRETE LLC Fund Total

4/1/2021

13,449.23 13,449.23

HEAD START FUND CENTURYLINK GENESIS FLOOR CARE OF COLORADO Fund Total

4/1/2021 4/1/2021

11.86 2,322.00 2,333.86

WORKFORCE & BUSINESS CENTER MAXWELL MARCUS Fund Total

4/1/2021

60.00 60.00

COLORADO AIR & SPACE PORT CITY SERVICEVALCON LLC OFFEN PETROLEUM INC CBRE INC AURORA WATER CENTURYLINK DISH NETWORK 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

3/31/2021 3/31/2021 4/2/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021 4/1/2021

Grand Total

46,338.03 4,670.67 3,750.00 5,811.30 387.80 159.05 11.95 12.61 14.32 16.89 36.55 36.55 36.55 49.90 50.20 58.00 60.51 82.43 115.81 130.82 132.95 153.17 189.85 193.45 548.02 564.04 1,052.48 1,106.27 1,757.43 1,774.55 69,302.15 6,012,643.69

Legal Notice No.: 707521 First Publication: April 8, 2021 Last Publication: April 8, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

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S P O R T S SCORECARD LEGACY Soccer Rocky Mountain shut out Legacy 1-0 in double overtime March 30 in Broomfield. No stats were available for either team.

Legacy slipped past Broomfield 2-1 in two overtimes April 1 in Broomfield. Cooper Stephens and Kevin Aguirre scored the Lightning’s goals.

No stats were available for the Eagles.

Legacy got a first-half goal from Gael Hernandez and beat Boulder 1-0 in Boulder April 3. Kevin Aguirre had the assist. Goalkeeper Ryan Nun earned the shutout with 10 saves.

Postponement The March 30 volleyball match between Legacy and Rocky Mountain high schools was called off because the Lobos program went into COVID quarantine.

It was rescheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, April 12, in Fort Collins.

Volleyball Holy Family downed Legacy 12-25, 2520, 25-19, 25-22 in Broomfield March 29.

Alexandra Urbina led the Lightning with 10 kills. Haggadone Alynna added eight. Caiozzi Cailea had five of her team’s seven aces.

Freshman Allie Ward had 15 kills for the Tigers. Kaley Roller and Anna Hodell added 10. Hodell also served up three aces.

Fossil Ridge slipped past the Light-

ning 25-22, 25-23, 20-25, 22-25, 15-6 in Broomfield April 1.

NORTHGLENN Postponement Northglenn’s volleyball match against Gateway, originally set for Friday, April 16, was postponed. No make-up date was immediately announced.

Volleyball Northglenn High School and Regis Groff School played the full five sets March 29 before the Norse prevailed 16-25, 13-25, 26-24, 25-21, 15-13 in Denver.

No stats were available.

Westminster beat Northglenn 25-6, 25-13, 25-7 in Northglenn on April

2. Emily Leyva pounded out 14 kills to lead Westminster. She also added four aces. Ashley Allen added five kills. No stats were available for Northglenn.

Soccer Hinkley beat Northglenn 7-1 on the Norse’s pitch April 1. Antonio Lopez scored twice for the Thunderbirds.

No stats were available for Northglenn.

Brighton needed double overtime to beat Northglenn 3-2 in Brighton April 2. No stats were available for either team.

Football Fort Collins beat Northglenn 52-14 April 1 in Westminster. No stats were available.

SPORTS BRIEFS College basketball Former Horizon girls basketball player Sam Deem is transferring from the University of Denver to Regis University to continue her academic and athletic career.

Deem, who graduated from HHS in 2019, made the announcement on Twitter.

Wrestling Former Skyview High School wreslter Jaslynn Gallegos, was the ninth seed among the 53kg weight class for the Olympic trials.in Fort Worth, Texas, over the weekend, Gallegos attends Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina.

Prep basketball All-conference for Holy Family basketball players Holy Family girls basketball coach Ron Rossi was the Northern Colorado Athletic Conference’s coach of the year this season.

The Tigers advanced to the state 4A semifinals before losing to the eventual champion Mullen Mustangs.

The Tigers also landed five players on the girls all-conference team. Firstteam selections were Alyssa Wells (co-conference player of the year), Tyler Whitlock and Dylan Sanders.

Honorable-mention awards went to Ceceila Aanerud and Daniella Hren.

On the boys side, Jackson Ward was

a first-team choice. Eric Quintana and Blake Hammond were honorablemention selections.

The Tigers advanced to the second round of the state playoffs this year.

Wrestling CHSAANow.com named Horizon’s Grayston Diblasi to its second team of all-state wrestlers this season.

Northglenn’s Nico Gonzales, Thornton’s Isaac Ibarra and his teammate, Zack Zuniga, were on the honorablemention squad.

Women’s basketball Holy Family’s Alyssa Wells an-

nounced her commitment to continue her athletics and academic career at George Fox University in Oregon. She made the announcement on Twitter.

Gymnastics Mountain Range’s Kassie Chaprman has one of the top three scores in the all-around through March 31.

Her score of 35.2 came in a dual meet against Rocky Mountain March 20.

Volleyball Skyview’s Bahati Nabindu verbally committed to attend Graceland University to run track and play volleyball next season.

Public Notices Charles E. Longtine Charles E. Longtine, P.C. 9035 Wadsworth Parkway, Suite 2500 Westminster, CO 80021 Legal Notice No. 707510 First Publication: April 8, 2021 Last Publication: April 22, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lloyd C. Wade, also known as Lloyd Carl Wade, and Lloyd Wade, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30134 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 2, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Dorothy J. Wade, Personal Representative 11317 Quivas Way Westminster, CO 80234 Legal Notice No. 707468 First Publication: April 1, 2021 Last Publication: April 15, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

of Adams County, Colorado on or before August 8th, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Rose Mary Zapor, Esq. Attorney to the Personal Representative Lakewood Legal Center 7475 W 5th Ave. #202 Lakewood, CO 80026 Legal Notice No. 707509 First Publication: April 8, 2021 Last Publication: April 22, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Karen Darlene Eriksen, Deceased Case Number: 2020 PR 293 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 2, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Anthony Buttshaw, Personal Representative 25521 E. Orchard Drive Aurora, Colorado 80016 Legal Notice No. 707494 First Publication: April 1, 2021 Last Publication: April 15, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Patricia K. McCabe, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 85

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Donald G. Miller, aka Donald Miller, Deceased Case Number: 2020 PR 352

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 9, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Baysore & Christian Fiduciary Services, LLC Personal Representative

By Scott Christian, Designated Representative 7200 E. Dry Creek Road, Suite B-201 Centennial, Colorado 80112 Legal Notice No. 707514 First Publication: April 8, 2021 Last Publication: April 22, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JOE VALENTIN VIGIL, aka Joe V. Vigil, aka Joe Vigil, aka Valentin Vigil, aka Val Vigil, Deceased All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court

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 July 30, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Patricia Anderson, Personal Representative 5245 W. Ohio Avenue Lakewood, Colorado 80226 Legal Notice No. 707481 First Publication: March 25, 2021 Last Publication: April 8, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice

may be forever barred.

Shon L. Floyd, Personal Representative c/o ERGO Law, LLC 6870 W. 52nd Avenue #203, Arvada, CO 80002

Baysore & Christian Fiduciary Services, LLC by designated Personal Representative Stephanie Lambert 7200 E. Dry Creek Road, Suite B-201 Centennial, Colorado 80112

Legal Notice No. 707489 First Publication: April 1, 2021 Last Publication: April 15, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Legal Notice No. 707484 First Publication: March 25, 2021 Last Publication: April 8, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

Elizabeth Gail Beachland Case No.: 2021C32787 By: Judge Byron L. Howell Legal Notice No. 707442 First Publication: March 25, 2021 Last Publication: April 8, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Caren L. Verdone, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 30142

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ruth L. Wielang, aka Ruth Loraine Wielang, Deceased Case Number: 2020 PR 331

Public notice is given on March 24, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Adams County Court.

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 2, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Brittaney Jo Verdone-Engle, Personal Representative 17985 W. 84th Lane Arvada, Colorado 80007 Legal Notice No. 707504 First Publication: April 1, 2021 Last Publication: April 15, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel PUBLIC NOTICE

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 July 26, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Cheryl Wielang Shaw Personal Representative 81 Mistletoe Road Golden, Colorado 80401 Legal Notice No. 707446 First Publication: March 25, 2021 Last Publication: April 8, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

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 2, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Walter R. Wright, Aka: Walter Russell Wright, Deceased Case Number: 2020 PR 30845

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Kenneth Thomas Eichel, aka Kenneth T. Eichel, and as Kenneth Eichel Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 30302

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Adams County, Colorado, 1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton, CO 80601 on or before April 22, 2021, or the claims

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 July 26, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public notice is given on March 15, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Adams County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Catherine Ann Noland be changed to Catherine Ann Beachland Case No.: 2021C32786 By: Judge Byron L. Howell Legal Notice No. 707443 First Publication: March 25, 2021 Last Publication: April 8, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on March 15, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Adams County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Elizabeth Gail Beach be changed to

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Name Changes

Legal Notice No. 707503 First Publication: April 1, 2021 Last Publication: April 15, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 707505 First Publication: April 1, 2021 Last Publication: April 15, 2021 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Virginia Catherine Crawford, aka Virginia C. Crawford, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 30287

Barbara C. Klaver, Personal Representative 6915 W. 68th Avenue Arvada, Colorado 80003

The petition requests that the name of Eleanor Ruth Moorhouse be changed to Eleanor Jane Wyatt Case No.: 21 C 33251

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