The Lost Creek Guide September 01, 2021

Volume 14 • Edition 17

September 1, 2021

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Keenesburg, Colorado Hit with Microburst on Friday, August 20th, 2021 at 3:30 A.M.

At three thirty on Friday morning, it sounded like two freight trains drag racing in town.

Coupled with a good trenching of rain, well over an inch in a relatively short time, severe winds and hail, it was an exciting awakening. There were many fence casualties and I do not believe one trampoline survived in place in town. The new canopy at Market Street Mart as well as its new flagpole were casualties. Many trees were impacted, some like one of the big trees at the old bank building, were just ripped out of the ground. Too many tree limbs to count. Power was out until late morning. There was plenty of United Power workers but there were outages at many of the old street connections in the older parts of town. The town did a good job of cleanup with some outside help. There were shredded leaves all over town for a while. All in all, the town fared pretty well as most of the damage was cosmetic with no major casualties being reported. It does remind one how fragile we all are when mother nature cranks one up. Maybe we need to think about how we address the big , old, . dying trees that look so majestic, in an area not known for its tree growth and consider the downside when an event such as this happens. We were very fortunate.

Next time?

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5th Annual Friends of New Raymer Car Show The 5th Annual Friends of New Raymer car Show will be on September 11th, 2021 in New Raymer. Head out on Highway 14 to this small, rural town. Vendors are welcomed to set up at the car show for free. Registration for cars, trucks, motorcycles is $25, and tractors are $10. You can register ahead of time at www.friendsofraymer.com or arrive at 9:00 a.m. that day. Show starts at 10 a.m. All proceeds go towards the restoration of our historic building. Three are listed on the national and historic registers. See you there!

Celebrate Trapper Days in Fort Lupton 1st Weekend after Labor Day

Come out for one of the oldest celebrations of Colorado heritage in the state! Dating back over 100 years, Trapper Days is our largest festival celebrating our pioneers, past, present and future! Enjoy a full day of fun starting with a parade down our main street, just as it was done at 100 years ago. Fill up on fresh, top-notch food trucks, designer gelato pops, live music, a pizza competition, cornhole competition (with cash prizes), beer garden, car show, bike show, and vendors, venders, vendors! Highlighted as part of Trapper Days is our historic Fort, Museum & Cemetery Walk through Hilltop Cemetery. See our schedule of events on the back page and we hope you can share this day with us.

The Wall That Heals in Brighton

September 2nd – 5th Spreading the healing legacy and the impact of the Vietnam War, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica Wall, The Wall that Heals, and the Mobile Education Center will be coming to Brighton September 2nd – 5th, 2021. The Wall will be located at Carmichael Park, just behind City Hall (650 Southern Street), and will be open 24 hours a day and free to the public. The Wall That Heals honors the more than three million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed forces in the Vietnam War and bears the names of the 58,281 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam.

To commemorate the healing legacy of the Wall That The Wall That Heals Heals when it stops in Brighton, the City will be hosting a series of events the week of the official public opening of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica Wall on Thursday September 2nd. The schedule includes: • Tuesday, August 31st at 2 p.m.: The wall That Heals will be escorted from the Adams County Government Center (4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Brighton) to Brighton City Hall (500 S. 4th Avenue). Welcoming ceremony to follow at 3 p.m.

• Wednesday, September 2nd (starting at dawn): Volunteers from United Airlines, United 4 Veterans, will help build the Wall That Heals.

• Thursday, September 2nd (starting at dawn) the Wall That Heals opens to the public.

• Friday, September 3rd at 6:30 p.m: Candlelight ceremony with speakers to follow, including Mayor Gregory Mills, Councilman Tim Watts, Adams County Commissioner Charles :Chaz” Tedesco, and local veteran George Ryan.

• Sunday, September 5th (at 2:00 p.m.): the Wall That Heals closes to the public.

The 2021 tour of the Wall That Heals and Mobile Education Center will be making its sole stop in Colorado in Brighton. The three-quarter scale Wall replica is 375 feet in length and stands 7.5 feet high at its tallest point. Visitors will experience the Wall rising above them as they walk toward the apex, a key feature of the design of the Wall in D.C. Visitors will be able to do the name rubbings of individual service member’s names on the Wall.

The Wall That Heals is transported from community to community in a 53 foot trailer. When parked, the trailer opens with exhibits built into its sides, allowing it to serve as a mobile Education Center telling the story of the Vietnam War, the Wall and the divisive era in American history. The Education Center exhibit includes digital photo displays of “Hometown Heroes – service members whose names are on the Wall, digital displays of Vietnam veterans from the local area honored through VVMF’s in memory program, video displays that teach about the history and impact of the Wall and more.

For more information on The Wall That Heals, visit www.brightonco.gov/ thewallthatheals Kristen Chernosky, Communications & Engagement Director, City of Brighton

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Way of the World

by Bob Grand Afghanistan is a mess. I am not a Joe Biden fan and certainly one would have hoped for better leadership, but you know what, this mess been going on for a long time, under both Republicans & Democrats. For those who are Star Trek aficionados I remind you of Starfleet’s Prime Directive, that prohibits its members from interfering with the natural development of alien civilizations. Afghanistan is a country made up of tribal constituents, the British, the Russians, and the United States have painfully learned that. The British and the French divvied up the middle East to their satisfaction and we are still paying the price for that today. Africa was divided up by the European powers, with concerns for their economic interests, not for the historical tribal boundaries of the people of Africa. When will the arrogance and stupidity stop?

Many entities profit by war, not only the military/industrial complex that President Eisenhower warned us about. Does not anyone read history anymore? Or are we doomed to continuously repeat the mistakes of the past.

Speaking of stupidity, famed anthropologist, Margaret Mead, who passed away in 1978, is quoted as saying education’s job is “to teach children to learn to think not what to think.” Yet today what is the teaching philosophy at the college level? We produce children who graduate high school, many of whom are truly not ready for college, as they have not been taught how to think. It is no wonder when you look at the algorithmic models used by Google and Facebook which sort through our internet searches with blinding speed to determine the optimum ads to show and drive us towards a decision, like sheep to slaughter. But back to education, the teaching profession from kindergarten through high school, community college, and beyond have a professional obligation to teach their students their appropriate subject matter as well to support the continuous development of the students thought process, again the learning of how to think. For those at any teaching level, who believe they have been chosen for a greater divine intervention to instruct the student what to think, should consider that an ethical violation of the trust they have been given by, us, the parents of those children. To me it is worse than medical malpractice, as it effects so many more people. Now there are many good teachers who try their very best, but there are a number who truly believe they have chosen for this special mission that they must complete, that is to teach young people what to think. That is not acceptable. Those people should not be in the teaching profession.

COVID 19 has not gone away. No vaccine is perfect, and if you happen to be one who gets the disease again in the so-called breakthrough mode. We, as a society, have to deal with the reality that it is here, and the mutations are real. It should not be a political question, but for many, quite frankly, it is. The national government and the media have not been helpful in communicating to the general public. To say there is a trust issue is an understatement. The reality is COVID 19, and its variants are here. Yes , you can argue individual rights are being violated by forcing people to get vaccinated, but the reality is, cases are going back up again, and hospitals are getting filled up. We should assess, on a personal basis what the best course of action is. A quandary for many. You should think about the potential impact on others. I have had the shots, not happy about it, but I want to see my grandkids. The thought of being a potential carrier to them was the tipping point for me.

While we deliberate over what we do as individuals on the COVID 19 question, not an easy process, one has to ask what we are doing, or more importantly not doing at the border. We, the federal government, are allowing hundreds of thousands of illegal aliens into the country and shipping them throughout the country with what kind of screening for COVID 19? A disturbing thought. So, while we hear all the advice from the geniuses in Washington about what we should do to prevent spreading the disease who is talking about this huge transmittal issue at the southern border? Strange and unexplainable silence.

Enjoying the smoke-filled air? Forest fires are a regular occurrence in nature, a natural occurring process. Yet because of the lack of an effective forest management in California, Oregon, Washington, and quite frankly Colorado, we allow ourselves to be exposed to forest fires every year. Rather than develop a forest management program that manages forests effectively by harvesting timber, cutting roads which can serve as fire breaks, and provide work for people to thin out and remove undergrowth, we allow ourselves to suffer the inhalation of smoke particles that are harmful for our lungs. Heaven forbid we have a commonsense approach. Maybe we should ask our officials to represent us, the people, and take the states to task for causing us irreparable lung damage, similar to smoking and opioid addiction and sue the states that are guilty of being driven by extreme environmental groups. There are plenty of guard house lawyers, just watch a little TV, maybe one will take up the case.

Expecting our elected officials do anything might just be wishful thinking. Has

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anybody asked our United States Senators from Colorado what they have accomplished since being in office? That is not a partisan question it is just a reasonable one from a citizen. Quite honestly, I cannot claim credit for the above observations, although I agree with them. The morning café crowd asks some pretty tough questions, but nobody bothers to listen. Maybe we would all be better off if they had a broader audience, because I think an awful lot of people would agree with them. Many of our elected politicians, both Democratic and Republican, do not really want to hear from the people. They just want to get re-elected and maintain their areas of control.

Whose fault is that, ours!

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Letter to the Editor: Observations on Socialism: The Flip Side of Christianity While socialism talks about helping the poor, its goal is equality not improvement. In socialist countries the top two percent have the lion’s share of the wealth. In the United States are the top two percent are exceedingly rich but there are various levels of rich between the rich and the poor. A professor was explaining once there are fifty-two levels of wealth in the world. In a socialist country equality is a cover for everyone is going to be poor except me. In Russia 2% of the farmland is privately owned but produces 30% of food. If the authorities in Russia cared about the people, they would say that works great but let us do more. To the Chinese credit they have instituted a limited private ownership system. Not out of the goodness of their heart but to feed their people. While primitive people shared food the Indians did not share slaves, horses, or other personal items. It was yours is yours and mine s my mentality. The first socialists were the Pilgrims. Not by choice, it was part of their contract. After a year of disaster, they went to the free enterprise system. What is yours is yours you only have to share if you wanted to. As always, the good want to help the less fortunate. People are under the impression that the Pilgrims took the Indian lands. Not so. The Pilgrims had extremely strict rules about paying the Indians for their land, even if they came back later and claimed it.

Karl Marks, the Christ of socialism, bragged he had a deal with the devil. You can believe it when you see the carnage socialism has brought to the world. Hitler was not a socialist, he murdered over twelve million people, Stalin about forty-five million and the Chinese about seventy million. It is our Judeo/ Christian heritage that causes us to rush in to help other countries when disaster strikes. It is our socialistic tendencies that makes us want to force other countries to our ideas. The true Christians, like Mother Theresa’s of the world, work every day to improve, the moral, emotional, and economic position of people around the world. There are hundreds of thousands of people around the world who strive each day to improve the world for the less fortunate. You have to wonder about our politicians.

Many ins Congress and the bureaucracy were not upset with Trump’s crude manner.

It was his ability to get things done, quickly and efficiently that bothered them. Rabbi says that socialist’s goal is to equally distribute the misery. You Can give people equal opportunity, but you will not have equal outcomes. People say many ministers talk like socialists. That may be true but just because you hold a cross and a bible in you hand does not mean you are a Christian. You are a Christian when you try and follow the teachings of the bible. If you want to be a socialist, be one. Just do not lie to me or yourself. Being a socialist Christian is the equivalent of being a Protestant Catholic. Do not evaluate philosophies or men by what they say but by what they do.

An older gentleman’s observations.

2021 Southeast Weld Fair is in the History Books Another great fair weekend, phew, maybe everybody can catch up on some rest. At least get prepared for the microburst! A big thank you to all the effort put in by a lot of people, family, friends and companies as well as to the many contestants who worked so hard to prepare for the competitions. This is what part of rural life is all about. Something many of our urban neighbors miss out on. We will be covering the fair with pictures and results over this and our next issue. There is just so much material to share. A reminder to all, next year is the 100th Anniversary of the Southeast Weld Jr. Fair & Rodeo!

2021 Southeast Weld Jr. Fair & Rodeo Fair Parade Results

Best Commercial Float:

Best School Youth Float: Best Non Commercial Float: Best Youth Non School: Best Cowgirl 14 & Under

1st: K9cation – Kelly Roll 2nd: Town of Keenesburg 3rd: United Power 1st: Lil Rebels Cheer Leading 2nd: Rebeals Football & Wrestling 3rd: RE3J Float 1st : Union Colony Marines 2nd: Hudson Library 3rd: Mile High Hook & Ladder 1st: Magic Spurs 4-H 2nd: Wagoneers 4-H 3rd: Weld County Fair Rodeo 1st & 2nd Tied Allie Scheibvogel Kinley Scheibvogel

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To the Citizens of Fort Lupton:

12 years ago when I became the Mayor of Fort Lupton it was clear that we as a City needed to move forward. With the help of Council we put together a staff to make that happen and it did. It was helpful to have the experience that I obtained from my years with Weld County Planning Commission, Colorado Oil & Gas Commission, as well as interaction with many county and state agencies. Fort Lupton has the momentum with development and jobs that I can help facilitate. I am running to ensure that momentum continues to successful outcomes into the future while maintaining the balance between development and that small town atmosphere. The City has some major projects on the horizon and I believe that I can help lead us through these projects.

I am not interested in the title; it comes with the job and this is a time consuming job that I love and have the experience and commitment to do well. That is the way that I treated it in the 8 years I was Mayor and will so again. I work for the people and my family that reside here.

Make sure that you get out and VOTE Tommy Holton for Mayor.

Mayor Tommy Holton, Ret. COGCC Commissioner , Ret. Weld County Planning Commissioner, Ret 303-502-0507

Claud Hanes for City Council Ward 2

• 45 years of professional government experience including 15 years working directly with the City of Fort Lupton as their Finance Director and City Administrator.

• Believe in bringing a professional approach to the Council.

• Believe it’s important to have a good working relationship with the Fort Lupton School District, the Fort Lupton Fire Department, Aims College, and all the businesses serving the city.

• Initial Executive director of the Fort Lupton Urban Authority.

• Recipient of the Fort Lupton Development Corp. 2020 award for visionary leadership and promoting economic Development.

• Well versed in the challenges facing the City of Fort Lupton and ready to face them head on.

• Knowledgeable in water and infrastructure needs for a community to assist in growth.

• Very familiar with the operations of the city and strong support for the excellent staff in place doing their part to progress the city into the future. Committed to smart growth for the city.

• Managed thru the hard economic times of the city without laying off any employees.

Was able to reward them when the times were better because of their commitment to the city.

• Have been involved in the growth of the city in: - Housing – Including Coyote Creek, Mountain Sky, Fulton Village.

- Retail – Including Wendy’s, Dale’s Pharmacy, Front Range Lumber, Merritt, O’Reilly’s, and NAPA. - Industrial – Including Halliburton, Summit Body Works, Brannon, and Pilot Thomas.

• We’re proud to call Fort Lupton our home!

2021 Southeast Jr. Fair & Rodeo Parade Pictures

Fair BBQ Starts before sunrise!

Fair BBQ Starts before sunrise!

Fair BBQ Starts before sunrise!

Fair BBQ Starts before sunrise!

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Fair BBQ Starts before sunrise!

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Colorado’s Population Grew at Twice The National Rate Between 2010 and 2020. Here’s Where The Boom Was Biggest.

The populations of Broomfield and Weld counties grew by 30%, and Colorado’s Hispanic population followed growth trend across the West

by Sandra Fish, Shannon Najmabadi and Thy Vo

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MORE: It’s official: Colorado will get an eighth congressional seat in 2022 Experts cautioned that the 2020 numbers aren’t perfect. A number of advocacy groups nationwide and in Colorado are concerned that Latinos and other people of color were undercounted. The coronavirus began to spread as the census rolled out in March 2020.

Some people didn’t respond, others didn’t include information about race and ethnicity.

The data released Thursday is also in raw form — an effort by the Census Bureau to release it as soon as possible — so the state demographer’s office, redistricting staff and interest groups alike are still processing and analyzing the data.

Garner could not immediately comment on the quality of the census data, but would expect the “biggest issues” to be in the smallest places.

The Census Bureau used a new statistical method this year to anonymize data in small communities, part of their policy to protect the privacy of people who participate in the survey, which will make population counts and other data on hyperlocal levels, including counts for prisons, college dorms and small rural towns, less accurate.

“If you’re missing 10 people in Denver, you don’t know it. If you’re missing 10 people in Hinsdale (County), you might know it,” Garner said.

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Urban Counties Gained, Rural Counties Lost People

New Construction is pictured in Broomfield on Wednesday, June 9, 2021.

Photo by Andy Colwell, special to The Colorado Sun Colorado’s population grew at nearly twice the rate of the rest of the nation between 2010 and 2020, putting it among the fastest-growing states, the U.S. Census Bureau reported Thursday.

While the nation’s population grew only 7.4% over that period, Colorado saw nearly 15% growth. But the growth was unevenly distributed, with urban centers continuing to draw more residents and rural counties, especially those in the southeast corner of the state, seeing the biggest declines in population.

As it has for the past decade, population is falling on the Eastern Plains and in the San Luis Valley and growing along the urban Front Range, especially in Adams, Douglas, Larimer and Weld counties.

“From a historical perspective, it is a little unusual,” State Demographer Elizabeth Garner said. “Typically we see about anywhere from 85-ish percent of the growth to be along the Front Range, and actually what we’re seeing this decade is closer to 95%” of the growth.

It’s a similar pattern with jobs, largely because of the pre-pandemic growth in demand for food, health and professional technical services, fields that “are associated with people,” she said. “Look where all the people are, and they’re along the Front Range.”

The state’s white population declined while the Hispanic population increased, similar to national trends.

The data released Thursday is the first detailed population numbers from the 2020 Census. It will be used to redraw the state’s congressional and legislative maps used for the next 10 years.

But the data also is used to allocate an estimated $13 billion in federal funds each year for a variety of programs in Colorado. Later releases will include more detailed information about housing, income, country of origin and more.

Colorado’s growth mirrors that of other states in the West that grew faster than the national average. It’s a trend that began in the past century. The state’s population more than doubled in the past 40 years, with much of that growth occurring between 1990 and 2000.

Going forward, Garner expects the state’s population growth to slow — as it will be building on a “larger base” — and that the growth rate of people under 18 will start to lag, possibly dropping to zero or becoming negative.

“We’re going to be aging — our fastest growing age group is 65-plus — so we will continue to see that. We’ve just got a large group of baby boomers aging into that 65-plus and then fewer and fewer babies,” she said.

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Broomfield, Weld and Douglas counties led the state in population growth between 2010 and 2020, while smaller counties, mostly in the Eastern Plains, posted population declines during that span. Broomfield County led the way in growth over the decade at nearly 33%, followed by Weld County at 30%.

The population in 31 Colorado counties grew 5% or more over the past decade, while 16 of the state’s 64 counties lost population.

Weld County’s location — close to the foothills and an hour’s drive to major sporting events — could be drawing new residents, as could the affordable price of homes compared to neighboring counties, Commissioner Steve Moreno said.

Denver and El Paso county have handed the “largest county” title back and forth over the past 10 years, Garner said. Although El Paso is the largest in the state now, with 730,395 people, surpassing Denver County, with 715,522 people, Denver had a greater change in population, increasing by 115,000. El Paso grew by 108,000 people.

The only small county to post a large percentage of growth was Mineral, with Creede as its only incorporated town, which grew to 865 people from 712, or 21.5%.

There, county officials attributed the population surge to an influx of residents, an undercount in the 2010 census and an aggressive push to increase participation this time around.

Mineral County Commissioner Jesse Albright also said the recent growth reflected Creede’s identity as a tourism town, its safety and the opening of a “quality school” that was built about five years ago. He estimated the population had grown steadily for 10 years but took off in the past two or three, including during the pandemic.

“It’s been coming for a while,” said Albright, a builder with kids in the local school. “The community itself is really strong and I think people that have traveled over the years have become a big part of it and decided this would be where they’d like to settle.

With great broadband, the “work-from-home aspect is huge,” he said. “I know three or four families moved from the Boulder area here.”

The county also has a large number of registered voters who split their time between Mineral County and other states, which could have affected the census counts in 2010 or 2020, he said.

Meanwhile, Kit Carson County saw the greatest population loss over the past decade, which officials largely attribute to the closure in 2016 of a local prison, the privately owned Kit Carson Correctional Center in Burlington.

“Those prisoners that were in there are no longer there, the prison is completely empty,” Kit Carson County Commissioner Stan Hitchcock said. Some of the prison employees lived in Kansas, but the loss of the prison jobs also affects the economy. “That’s just reality.

Those jobs were lost,” he said.

State Rep. Rod Pelton, a Republican rancher who represents the county, said that parts of the Eastern Plains have been losing residents because “we just can’t seem to really generate economic growth at all.”

“The labor force is stretched so thin that these companies, to move in, need a labor force and we don’t have enough people to support what we already have,” he said.

“With a loss of population, of course, we start to lose some representation,” he said.

“Right now there’s basically two representatives out here on the Eastern Plains anyway.

Rep. Richard Holtorf and I represent 35% to 40% of the state landmass, and so it’s hard to get much less representation than that.”

In the northwest corner of the state, Rio Blanco County lost 2.1% of its population over the past decade, which Commissioner Gary Moyer blamed on the loss of fossil fuel-based industries that he said have been a primary economic driver and paid 80% of county taxes in past years.

“We’re watching our budgets crash because of the loss of the fossil fuel industry so this doesn’t surprise me at all,” Moyer said. “I think we’re just seeing the tip of the iceberg, I’m afraid.”

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Colorado’s Population Grew at Twice The National Rate Continued From Page 4

Hispanic, Nonwhite Populations Continue To Grow

Colorado is growing more diverse, though it lags the nation as a whole.

The Census Bureau calculated a diversity index based on the probability that two people meeting randomly would be from different race or ethic groups. Nationwide, that probability was 61% in 2020, up from about 55% in 2010.

Colorado’s diversity index is 52%, up from almost 47% a decade ago. Arapahoe and Denver counties lead the state in the diversity index at 62%, followed by Adams County at 61% and Crowley County at 58%. Another 13 counties exceed the statewide index.

Among the state’s most diverse cities, with populations of 50,000 or more, were: • Commerce City, at nearly 49% Hispanic and 40% white population in 2020 • Aurora, at 42% white,, 40% Hispanic, 15% Black and 6% Asian • Pueblo, at 49% Hispanic and 43% white • Thornton, at 51% white, 36% Hispanic and 6% Asian • Greeley, at 51% white and 40% Hispanic People of Hispanic descent continue to be the largest minority group in Colorado, at more than 1.26 million people, or nearly 22% of the state population, according to the census data. That’s about 1 in 5 people, a slight increase from the 2019 population estimates.

Some of the counties that saw significant growth also have significant and growing Latino communities, including Adams at 41.7% and Weld at 29.9%, according to the new numbers.

That’s also where the preliminary draft map places the new 8th Congressional District, said Marco Dorado, Colorado state director for All on the Line, a group affiliated with the National Democratic Redistricting Committee.

The growing Latino population in that area is “something that can’t be overlooked, and it’s a consideration that both commissions need to dive deeper into understanding,” Dorado said.

The new census data also showed a big increase — 276% — in the number of people nationwide who identify as mixed race compared with 2010.

About 12.3% of Coloradans identified as two or more races, according to the 2020 data, a 310% change, or a difference of 535,214 people.

Much of that increase, as well as other differences in ethnicity data, can be attributed to major changes to the way the Census Bureau asked people questions about their race and ethnicity, said Garner, the state demographer.

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2021 Southeast Jr. Fair & Rodeo Parade Pictures Continued From Page 5

Parade announcer: Mike Coan

SE Weld Chamber at Parade Registration: Karen Mealy & Perry Bell

American Legion Post 180 & Auxiliary

American Legion Post 180 & Auxiliary

American Legion Post 180 & Auxiliary

American Legion Post 180 & Auxiliary

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American Legion Post 180 Riders

American Legion Post 180 Riders

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2021 Grand Marshall : Debbie & Earl Raymond A big thank you for all your efforts!!!

2021 Grand Marshall : Debbie & Earl Raymond A big thank you for all your efforts!!!

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best to perform their civic duties, they cannot do their job effectively without the input from the communities they serve. The jobs of civil servants are much easier when no one knows what they’re doing and aren’t showing up to ask the hard questions. Residents of municipalities and surrounding unincorporated Weld County should be equally invested in the future of land development because we must live with the consequences of poor planning. When we are all at the table, we can help guide our leaders towards a community that benefits us all, not just the people who aim to profit from inappropriate development of agricultural land.

It has been eight years since we moved to the country and I see how naive I was to think we had found our slice of heaven: if I want to enjoy the peace of the country when I am an old woman, I am going to have to fight for it. I ask you all to join me in building a better community. Stephanie Burkhard Vest is a resident of Southwestern Weld County.

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Fort Lupton New Library Plans

Frequently Asked Questions: Why do we need a new library?

Our current facility no longer functions well to provide security and services to both high school students and the public. We need a new building to better serve the public.

Removing public access from the existing library will better serve high school students and allow the students to freely use the library without having the leave the school building. Separating students and the public will allow us to appropriately filter student WiFi and limit the material collection to items suitable for high school students. Keeping the public out of a school building during school hours will improve student safety.

A separate public library facility will allow the public patrons to have better access to both the collections and computers, as well as quiet areas and dedicated areas for children and teens.

How much will it cost?

Due to an increase in building costs and increased cost of land, the new building is budget has increased from 8.5 million dollars to 8.85 million dollars.

Where is the money coming from?

The money is coming from our current tax revenue. Part of the existing mil levy was meant for building remodels and new buildings. The library has been saving part of the mil levy for several years to pay for this project. The library is not asking for additional taxes. The library is not requesting additional funds from the community, city or the school district.

What will happen to the old building?

The current facility will become dedicated as the Fort Lupton High School Library based on the desires of Weld Re-8 School District.

Who will run the high school library?

The Fort Lupton Public & School Library will run both facilities. The school district will provide a teacher librarian if needed.

Where will the new facility be located?

The library is under contract for a plot of land south of Safeway.

Will the staff change?

Currently, we don’t anticipate the staff changing other than the addition of a teacher librarian at the high school library provided by the Re8 School District if needed. It is possible some library staff may work in both facilities.

Can I still go to the old library?

No, the old library will be strictly for high school students.

Source: Fort Lupton Town & School Library website

Letter to the Editor: Take Notice: Ignored Public Notices Means Communities Lost

By Stephanie Burkhard Vest You have probably seen a Public Notice sign poked into the ground, hung in a window, or attached to posts in a vacant field. If you’re like me, you’ve probably whizzed past them without realizing it. Or if you did notice, you forgot almost immediately when your mind returned to what to make for dinner. But with the high-pressure of development along the Front Range these days, I urge each of you to stop and read them for the sake of yourselves, your neighborhoods, and communities. If we don’t take notice, decisions that affect us all will be made without our input and could have lasting impacts that will outlive us.

When my husband and I moved to Weld County, we were thrilled when we received our notice of Weld County’s Right to Farm. We had found a slice of heaven in the country where agriculture was valued, surrounded by pastures and where the people were outnumbered by livestock. I felt particularly happy: a seventh-generation Coloradoan who was returning to agriculture like my family before me, excited to start a family where we could raise our own food and become more self-reliant. Earlier this year, we became aware of plans for a 16-acre “living RV Park” off County Road 19, ten acres of which will eventually accommodate 161 RV homes. A handful of the neighbors affected by these plans were notified as required by law, but most of our community was unaware of the plans up the road. That changed this summer when the proposal for the RV Park was submitted to the City Council and our neighborhood organized and united to oppose the high-intensity development, approved by the Ft. Lupton Planning Commission under the guise of “miscellaneous use” of agricultural land. As of the writing of this piece, over 150 members of my community have signed a petition against the Been RV Park development, and we are still gaining momentum thanks to the hard work of a rural community.

Navigating municipal codes, state laws, and zoning regulations is a heavy burden for the average citizen. And while I do believe the people on the City Council are doing their

The South Platte Valley Historic Park encompasses 100 acres along the South Platte River just northwest of the town of Fort Lupton. Included in the historic park is a visitor center, four historic structures and a large park area along the river. The South Platte Valley Historic Park is dedicated to allowing the public to experience the early settlement of the west and Colorado by preserving the site and area along the South Platte River that was the location of one of the early trade forts in the west. Through this area the historic Trappers Trail ran between Fort Laramie in what is now Wyoming down to the Arkansas River and then along the Taos Trail to the then Mexican village of Taos. Come visit the South Platte Valley Historical Park to revisit the early settlement of the west.

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Loveland Archaeological Society, Inc. A Colorado Non-Profit Corporation

Presents the 2021

LOVELAND STONE AGE FAIR Featuring Displays of Prehistoric Artifacts Saturday, September 25 - 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Sunday, September 26 - 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM McKee 4-H, Youth & Community Building 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland, Colorado 80538

Public is Welcome! Admission is FREE!

NON-COMMERCIAL - NO BUYING OR SELLING OF ARTIFACTS

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Saturday, September 25, 1:00 P.M.

** FREE ARTIFACT IDENTIFICATION ** ***STONE AGE FAIR SPONSORS*** The Loveland Archaeological Society, Inc. ARC Air Compressors Bob Grand, Publisher of the Lost Creek Guide and the Carbon Valley Independent The Westfall Family

STONE AGE FAIR – a Northern Colorado Tradition Since 1934 More Info at: http://stoneagefair.com

A Colorado Non-Profit Corporation

Dr. Madeline Mackie

Assistant Professor of Anthropology, Weber State University

Loveland Archaeological Society, Inc.

Dr. Jason LaBelle

Associate Professor of Anthropology, Colorado State University Director, Center for Mountain and Plains Archaeology

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Notice from Wiggins Telephone Association/ Blue Lightning:

2021 Southeast Jr. Fair & Rodeo Parade Pictures Continued From Page 6

Mandatory 10-Digit Dialing Becomes Effective on October 24, 2021 The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted 988 as a new threedigit number to be used nationwide to reach the National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline, starting July 16, 2022. Customers must continue to dial 1-800-273-TALK to reach the Lifeline until July 16, 2022.

In order for 988 to work in our area code, mandatory 10-digit local dialing will be implemented. In Colorado, if your area code is either the 970 or 719 area codes, you will need to dial the area code for all local calls starting on October 24, 2021.

What will be the new dialing procedure?

To complete all local calls, you will now need to dial area code + telephone number.

This applies to all calls within your area code that are currently dialed with seven digits.

Who will be affected?

Anyone with a telephone number from the 970 or 719 area codes will need to make a change from 7-digit local dialing to 10-digit local dialing.

When will the change begin?

Beginning October 24, 2021, you must dial 10 digits (area code + telephone number) for all local calls. On and after this date, local calls dialed with only 7 digits may not be completed, and a recording will inform you that your call cannot be completed as dialed. You must hang up and dial again using the area code and the 7-digit number.

Beginning July 16, 2022, dialing “988” will route your call to the National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline.

What will you need to do?

In addition to changing the way you dial local calls, all services, automatic dialing equipment, or other types of equipment that are programmed to complete calls to 7-digit local numbers will need to be reprogrammed to complete calls to 10-digit numbers. Some examples are life safety systems or medical monitoring devices, PBXs, fax machines, Internet dial-up numbers, fire or burglar alarm and security systems or gates, speed dialers, mobile or other wireless phone contact lists, call forwarding settings, voicemail services and other similar functions. Be sure to check your website, personal and business stationery, advertising materials, personal and business checks, contact information, your personal or pet ID tags, and other such items to ensure the area code is included.

What will remain the same?

• Your telephone number, including current area code, will not change.

• The price of a call, coverage area, or other rates and services will not change due to the dialing change.

• What is a local call now will remain a local call regardless of the number of digits dialed.

• You will continue to dial 1+ area code + telephone number for all long distance calls.

• You can still dial just three digits to reach 711 (relay services) and 911 (emergency services).

• Any 211, 311, 411, 511, 611, or 811 services available in your community can still be reached by dialing their three-digit codes.

• The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can still be reached by dialing 1-800-273TALK (8255).

Who may you contact with questions?

If you have any questions regarding information provided in this notice, please call Wiggins Telephone Association/Blue Lightning at 970-483-7343 or access www. getbluelightning.com for more information. You can also visit the FCC website at https://www.fcc.gov/suicide-prevention-hotline.

United Power to Host Fleet Electrification Conference

Conference to Feature Loveland-based Lightning eMotors Brighton, CO – United Power is hosting the cooperative’s first-ever Fleet Electrification Conference at its Carbon Valley Service Center, 9586 E I-25 Frontage Road, on September 29. Featured guest Lightning eMotors specializes in producing sustainable commercial fleet solutions, including electric vehicles. The free conference is open to public and private fleet operators and managers.

Guest speakers from United Power, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Northern Colorado Clean Cities will present their expertise in the emerging field of electrification at the conference. Topics covered during the conference include the State of Colorado’s new fleet electrification strategy, resources and funding options for fleet services, the growth and availability of charging infrastructure and the future of electrified fleets. During the conference, Lightning eMotors will also feature demonstration fleet electric vehicles.

United Power’s Fleet Electrification Conference convenes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and fleet vehicle demonstrations begin prior to the conference at 8 a.m. Interested attendees are encouraged to pre-register for the conference at www.unitedpowerfleets2021.rsvpify.com.

Lunch will be provided.

What: United Power Fleet Electrification Conference When: Wednesday, September 29, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Where: United Power’s Carbon Valley Service Center 9586 E I-25 Frontage Road, Longmont, Colo.

Questions or comments regarding the upcoming conference can be directed to Joel Danforth, United Power’s Energy Programs and New Business Director, at 720-685-5644.

About United Power: United Power is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperative, delivering electricity to homes, farms and businesses throughout Colorado’s northern front range.

The cooperative is one of the fastest-growing electric cooperatives in the nation, and in June joined the elite ranks of cooperatives serving more than 100,000 meters. The 900 square mile service territory extends from the mountains of Coal Creek and Golden Gate Canyon, along the I-25 corridor and Carbon Valley region, to the farmlands of Brighton, Hudson and Keenesburg. For more information about the cooperative, visit www.unitedpower.com or follow them on social media Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram.

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Return of the Sunflower Nationals

by Anna Conroy

After having been cancelled for 2020, the Sunflower Nationals Car Show made an unforgettable return.

With a massive turnout for the show on August 14th, there was a little something for everyone to enjoy.

With vehicles ranging from the 1920’s to this century, cars and trucks, big and small, fast and slow, if you were not able to find something of interest, it would be a crime.

Our first vehicle of interest, brought to us by Ted Garcia, is a 1951 Chevrolet Styleline Business Coupe.

Boy and Tractor This car was built for the traveling salesman; with an original purchase price of only $1400, this car had a single bench seat up front capable of seating three people and a raised platform in the back intended to store the salesman’s luggage and merchandise. This isn’t your grandma’s car, unless she was a businesswoman selling something like vacuums door-to-door. When the traveling sales business died down, they used the back half of the car to transport moonshine.

Our next car is the 1963 Chevy Corvette Sting Ray. What makes this black beauty so special is something that only a car enthusiast might pick up on. It’s not the mintcondition interior, or the spectacular condition of the paint, or even the meticulously kept engine and parts. In 1963, they produced well over 10,000 Corvette Sting Rays, but only 278 of those were created with a split rear window! This was intended to be Corvette’s new rare option for their cars, but that idea was quickly shot down. After being in production for only a year, they discontinued this unique feature due to safety concerns. With the large split down the rear windshield, it created a big blind spot for drivers and was deemed unsafe.

We can’t forget the green gem that we’ll call “Dad’s Truck”. This 1970’s Ford Bumpside is not your average pickup truck. While the exterior and interior are spotless, the engine compartment of this truck will have your head spinning, and its wheels spinning even faster. We call this one “Dad’s Truck” because this man fixed this truck up without his dad or family knowing it, and was able to take his father out in it to the 2016 Hoxie Hot Rod Run before he passing later that year. Since then, he has continued to work on this truck in memory of his father, and his work has not been light. This green gem is currently his quarter mile truck, pushing around 850 horsepower, naturally aspirated, and has been bored over from its previous 460 to its current 530.

Last, but certainly not least, is not a car but a tractor! This year the car show was graced with this guy and his John Deer. Some of us may recognize him from this year’s tractor pull competition, where he may not have blown the competition away, but he definitely found a place in the hearts of the audience. This little tractor started at the tractor pulls on August 13th, where Mr. Riley Wise ran it to its limit, and managed to meet all the criteria necessary to get himself a spot on the judge’s table. In a tractor this size, up against all those “normal” sized ones, that is incredibly impressive! While he may not have left with an award that night, he left every person there with a sense of awe. After bringing his John Deer home that night, he and his dad realized there was an issue with his alternator and they got to work. After working for an incredible amount of time that night, Riley and his family pulled up to the car show around 10am the next morning, with his tractor in tow!

That little tractor was then able to be seen and appreciated by all, sitting next to a handful of Mustangs, where Riley was talking up a storm with all who came by about what his tractor could really do, and how he was able to get to where he is now.

Thank you to Riley and his family for letting us see him and his tractor in action, and all of those who showed up this year to make the return of the Sunflower Nationals Car Show something unforgettable!

For more information about previous years and upcoming events for the Sunflower Nationals Car Show you can visit their website at www.sunflowernationals.com And for more information about how you can support Riley and some of the other events he enjoys participating in you can visit the Special Youth Challenge Ministries, Inc. at www.syccolorado.org

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Do You Want To Share Your 4-H Club Story in the Lost Creek Guide?

By: Madison Richman Do you want to share a story of your 4-H Club in the Lost Creek Guide If you live in Weld or Morgan County and have a story or article you want to publish, you can make that happen! Send your ideas, stories, and pictures to madisonrichmann2005@gmail.com and I will be happy to assist you with your story, if you need it.

All 4-H leaders, presidents, and club members: Lost Creek Guide and I are looking for ideas for 4-H related articles. If you would like to publish your meeting notes, a story on community service your club took place in, or any other articles we would be happy to assist you or you can email us the completed article, with pictures if available. The Lost Creek Guide is now sent out to not only SE Weld County but all of rural Morgan County as well. This means that there are lots of readers out there who would love to hear from you.

We encourage club reporters and parents to take pictures of project demonstrations, club meetings, members who deserve congratulations on big achievements, community service projects, and anything else your club or members are a part of and share them. Remember, you must have permission from the members and their parents too, if under 18, in order to place pictures and information about them in the paper and the online website and social media.

We can’t wait to hear from you. Sharing stories about our local people allows all us all to share new experiences. Sharing positive stories is always a good idea. Any questions, feel free to contact me, Madison at the above email address or Mr. Bob Grand, at publisher@lostcreekguide.com Looking forward to new stories in our smalltown, yet growing, paper!

Annual Colorado Hay Directory Available Now

Broomfield, Colo. - Livestock owners looking for hay products can connect directly with hay producers in their region of Colorado by reviewing the 2021 Colorado Hay Directory.* The directory listings include the type and amount of hay available, bale type and size, whether or not laboratory analysis is available, certified weed free status, and identifies organic hay.

“No producers in the state are immune to current drought conditions we are currently facing, which is why the Colorado Hay Directory becomes an even more important resource during these dry times,” said Danielle Trotta, senior marketing specialist for the Colorado Department of Agriculture. “ The 35th edition of the Colorado Hay Directory features producers and brokers of hay as well as companies that provide hay-related products and services. The Directory is published by the Colorado Department of Agriculture in cooperation with participating Colorado hay producers, Colorado State University Extension, and with support from Augie’s Ag Sales, LLC, KeyAg and Tytan International.

The directory and other hay resources are available online at coloradoproud.org. For more information or to request a copy of the Colorado Hay Directory, call the Colorado Department of Agriculture at 303-869-9175 or email Loretta.Lopez@state.co.us.

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CSU Ag Day & 4-H Celebration

Saturday, September 11, 2021 Doors open at 4:00 pm | Food services begin TBD | CSU vs.

Vanderbilt Football Game Kick-off at 8:00 pm

Ag Day is a long-standing tradition and celebration of Colorado agriculture and CSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences. Starting in 1981, Ag Day is hosted by CSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences along with Colorado agricultural organizations and associations. It is a time when we can come to the table together to honor our roots and the agricultural producers that provide for our community. The pregame event features the state’s agricultural growers and producers preparing Colorado’s premier outdoor barbecue from quality Colorado food products to fund scholarships for agricultural sciences students. This tradition honors both the institution’s roots and Colorado’s rich agricultural history in a celebration that appeals to all ages.

Starting in 2019, the Nutrien Ag Day BBQ is made possible by Nutrien.

The future of agriculture lies with the next generation, which is why CSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences proudly invests time, energy and resources into its long-standing relationship with our country’s youth. That includes programs around 4-H, Future Farmers of America, Ag Adventure with grade-schoolers and beyond.

For the 5th year, Ag Day and Colorado 4-H will be celebrated together. Colorado 4-H will host an assortment of activities involving STEM and Ag Education. Colorado 4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults.

This year’s Nutrien Ag Day BBQ marks a special milestone as the 40th annual Ag Day! Come out in support of Colorado agriculture and celebrate 150 years of Ram pride.

Weld Central Athletic Home Events for September: Boys Football: Friday, August 27, 7:00 vs Englewood Boys Soccer: Tuesday, August 31, 4:00 vs Roosevelt Boys Soccer: Tuesday, September 7, 4:00 vs Mountain View Girls Softball: Thursday, September 9, 4:00 vs Thornton Girls Softball: Tuesday, September 14, 6:00 vs Skyview Boys Soccer: Tuesday, September 14, 6:30 vs Conifer Homecoming: Week of September 20-24 Girls Softball: Tuesday, September 21, 6:00 vs Englewood Boys Soccer: Wednesday, September 22, 4:00 vs Wheatridge Boys Football: Thursday, September 23, 7:00 vs Highland Girls Volleyball: Monday, September 27, 4:00 vs Greeley Central Boys Soccer: Thursday, September 30, 4:00 vs Arvada Girls Softball: Thursday, September 30, 6:00 vs Arvada

1st Annual Traditional Western Day Fellowship at the First Baptist Church of Keenesburg

Silhouettes Salon Coming to Keenesburg Silhouettes Salon is a family hair salon that will be opening at 88 S. Main St. in Keenesburg on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Silhouettes priority is to focus on each client and their own unique style and beauty. Silhouettes goal is to provide confidence and satisfaction at competitive prices. Christine Weisenborn is the owner and stylist of Silhouettes and has been a licensed cosmetologist since 2004. Christine is passionate about hair and treats all her customers with courtesy and creativity. She has a way of capturing the look each person is hoping for. Christine is a native Coloradan, married, mother of 4 Weld Central Rebels and is excited to put down her styling roots in Keenesburg. Silhouettes initial hours of operation will be Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9am-5pm and Thursdays 9am-7pm and Saturdays 7am-11am. Walk-in haircuts are always welcome and appointments are available after August 31st. Stop in, meet Christine, and leave looking good!

The 1st Baptist Church of Keenesburg held its 1st Traditional Western Day Fellowship.

Over one hundred folks attended, enjoying the games, bounce house, fun, food, and fellowship. Pastor Howard McCloskey and his wife Michelle wanted to thank everyone who attended and to especially thank all the wonderful people that made the event so successful.

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Appointments: 303-377-8662 Appointments Available in Keenesburg and Denver

New Patients Welcome

Open Mon. - Fri. 8am - 5pm Family Medical are for All Ages

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DOHERTY’S PLUMBING AND DRAIN Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Water Heater Replacement Video sewer inspection Sewer & drain locating

COMPLETE HVAC SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE

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First Baptist Church, Keenesburg, Food Pantry

Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry Assistance for Roggen, Keenesburg, Prospect Valley, & Hudson

Open every third Saturday 9 am to 12 pm 100 North Market Street, Keenesburg For emergency needs, please contact 720-480-6428 or email us at: http:// www.fbca.church

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Donations are welcome to help us defeat hunger in our community

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Truck Driver-Part-time Dairy Farm, located in eastern Colorado, needs a dependable & hardworking driver & willing to jump in where needed. Duties will consist of hauling commodities to the facility, hauling manure to fields, harvest driving, & anything that may need hauling. It will be local driving and home every night. Pay will be determined by experience, & retired drivers welcome to apply.

- Solid experience preferred - Need to be self-motivated, good communication skills with staff & ownership - Must have CDL Class A with a clean driving record - Able to pass a drug & alcohol screening - Most trucking is within a 200-mile radius, home at night.

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Recycled asphalt, concrete Great for driveways & parking areas. Also sand & gravel.

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GENERAL MANAGER WANTED General Manager Henrylyn Irrigation District Applications are now being accepted for the position of General Manager, Henrylyn Irrigation District, Keenesburg, Colorado. The General Manager of the District serves at the pleasure and under the direction of the 3-member Board of Directors and is an at-will position. The General Manager plans, directs, and oversees the operations of the 33,000+ acre District, including the administrative, personnel management, engineering, operations and maintenance, and financial management functions of the District. The General Manager is responsible to lead the District’s strategic planning efforts and to conduct and coordinate all communications with federal, state, and local agencies, and the constituents of the District. The General Manager works closely with legal counsel and engineers to provide guidance to the Board of Directors in their policy-making role through regular communications, written materials and data, and the conduct of monthly board meetings.

The District Board of Directors is looking for qualified candidates that possess a keen understanding of the role and importance of water resources to the livelihood of rural communities, the ability to communicate effectively and to demonstrate leadership in varying public settings and decision-making processes. Senior management level experience is beneficial. Public-sector management, water administration, construction knowledge and/or general business experience is desired.

The annual salary range for this position is $100,000 to $140,000 and is commensurate with relevant professional experience. The benefit package offered by the District is competitive with comparable water resource management positions.

Applications for the position of General Manager of the Henrylyn Irrigation District are being accepted through September 17, 2021. Immediately following that date, a screening and interview process will begin. Interested individuals should submit their resume and letter of application via email with a subject line “Henrylyn Irrigation District, General Manager Search” to both: LuAnne Andrews at finance@henrylyn.com & Ken Knox at Ken@Knoxwater.com.

Additional information may be obtained by calling the District at 303.827.5081. The Henrylyn Irrigation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered.

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Learn mo e for all activitie r Days it e s web Trapp t Lupton r o F : le g Goo 2021

Friday, September 10th Golf Tournament @ Coyote Creek Fireworks at Dark

Saturday, September 11th 7am - 10am Annual Pancake Breakfast

Supporting the South Platte Valley Historical Society @ Fire Station #1, 1121 Denver Ave.

10am - 11am DOWNTOWN PARADE

DOWNTOWN 11am - 4pm

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On Denver Ave., 4th St. - 1st St.

Food Trucks * Beer Gardens HiPPops Gelato Truck - Handcrafted Gelato Bars Scrooge Maki - Fresh Sushi & more Pierogies Factory - Authentic Polish Bistro

On Denver Ave., from 12th St. to 2nd St.

Denver Taco Truck - Fusion Style Tacos

Parade Stand at 4th St. & Denver Ave.

American Legion Pulled Pork Sammies & more

*Parade end time is estimated

11am Ducks Along the Rockies Race

Supporting the Optimist Club...WIN cash prizes

LIVE Entertainment Pizza Competition

Bands & Dancers: 4th St. & Denver Ave. Irish Dancers - Wick School of Dance

12pm - 3pm Shuttle Shuffle Stops Tour the city & earn FREE raffle tickets by visiting the Museum, Library Petting Zoo, Fort Lupton Historic Park, Hillside Cemetery. *Cool activities at each stop*

11am - 4pm Home & Garden Raffle Booth Supporting Fort Lupton High School Student Government Prizes Include:

Leaf Blower*Patio Rocker*Custom Cornhole Set*Lawn Mower, Gift Cards, & more!

Raffle booth located at 4th & Denver

Soul Food Band Dancers Edge with Polynesian Dancers Iron Spoke Reunion

Kids Zone

3rd St. & Denver Ave. w/ HUGE Carnival Swing, Bouncers, & more

Home & Garden Raffle Booth 4th St. & Denver Ave.

Car & Bike Show

2nd St. & Denver Ave. Supporting Hope at The Miracle House

Cornhole Tournament w/ Prizes Register on-line now