Colorado’s outbreak of bird u among dairy cattle is now the worst in the country, with more cases in the past month than any other state, according to the latest state and federal data.
As of early July, Colorado had identi ed 26 herds with cases of avian in uenza. Of those, 22 were identi ed within the past month and the herds are still in quarantine. Four other cases were identi ed earlier and quarantines have since been lifted.
All a ected herds are in the northeastern part of the state. e rapid and still largely mysterious spread in Colorado — hardly a leading dairy
Revamped park makes a splash for Fort Lupton
Park at Recreation Center gets big upgrade with new playground equipment, water features
ect in his speech.
“ e vision of the Splash Park and the park renovation started in 2017,” Cook said. “I’d like to thank the previous council members, as well as our current members for allowing us to carry out this project.
Special thank you to Mayor Zo Hubbard, Claude Haines, Carlos Barron, Chris Ceretto, David Crespin and Valerie Blackston and Bruce Fitzgerald.
Fort Lupton Recreation Center celebrated Splash Park’s grand reopening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, June 29.
Splash Park is a state-of-the-art interactive playground for kids and families with a tness area, interactive games, swings, slides, climbing equipment, a skate park, running trails, and a unique splash pad. It is free.
“It’s a fantastic space for this community to come out here and enjoy their outdoor recreation space. It’s a free space for them to enjoy,” said Dave Cook, Recreation Manager Fort Lupton Recreation Center.
Mayor Zo Hubbard, who grew up in Fort Lupton, said this place has been long in the making.
“When I was a kid, we had zero recreational opportunities in Fort Lupton. My mom and a few other moms got together and said, we need to get recreation,” Mayor Hubbard said. “We needed to be able to teach our kids to swim. at was important, and my mom didn’t give up. So today, thanks to my momma Marlene Stieber! Now let’s get on with it and let’s get wet.”
Cook, who helped plan the Splash Park, thanked all the city sta who contributed to this proj-
“Recreation Director Marty Schuman is the one who really did all the work on this project. He helped write the grants and did background work on all this planning. He really deserves a round of applause,” he said.
Cook said the vision for the park was to create a more inclusive community place for kids and all to enjoy. e end result is a safe and accessible outdoor recreation and learning space.
“ e design of the park renovation couldn’t happen without the DHM Design team, especially Matthew Whipple,” Cook said. “ ank you for designing such an amazing outdoor recreational space for this community.”
Cook said Austin Peterson Construction Company built the project.
“ is Peterson team has exceeded our expectations to bring this project to life,” he said.
e Splash Park renovation project started in 2022 with residents and local businesses participating in a fundraising campaign called “Job Counts,” he said.
Mayor Zo Hubbard and Dave Cook, Recreation Manager, cutting the ribbon Saturday June 29 in Fort Lupton.
PHOTO BY BELEN WARD
How Does Denver’s
I had the same question, so I did some research on our MLS, REcolorado. At right are some charts I created. As always, I don’t define metro Denver by counties but rather as an 18-mile radius of downtown Denver. The charts and the statistics below are for that area.
The January-to-June rise in sold prices are remarkably similar, going from the low 500s to the high 500s with little overall gain compared to prior years.
Real Estate Market in the First Half of 2023 and 2024 Compare?
As a result, the months of inventory (not shown) was similar both years, dropping from above 3 months in January to 2 months in March, but diverged in April, staying at just above 2 months from April through June 2023, but rising to almost 3 months from March to June of this year.
The most dramatic change is the number of homes available to purchase despite falling number of closings. That resulted in an increase in the days-in-MLS statistic, which was similar to last year but only through April, whereupon the days-inMLS number rose to 11 instead of staying in the 5-6 day range of last year.
In January 2023, the ratio of closed price to original listing price was 96.2% but rose to 100% for March through July. January 2024 was better than 2023 at 97.3%, but it rose to 100% for only three months and dropped to 99.4% in June.
The chart below was shrunk ver cally so that the number scales would match.
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The metric which I find more useful than closed price is the price per finished square foot, which rose in 2023 from $298 in January to $320 in June, but it stabilized at that level in 2024, rising from $316 per finished square foot in January to $322 in June.
Price Reduced on Arvada Home Built for Entertaining
Another tell-tale metric of market health is how many listings expire without selling. In 2023, that number for the Denver metro area fell from 651 in January to 581 in June, but the opposite happened this year, rising from 654 in January to 873 in June.
The sellers designed this 4,603-sq.-ft. home at 6714 Field St. in Arvada for entertaining. The price was just reduced from $845,000 to $825,000, which computes to under $180 per square foot. Spaces for entertaining abound both indoors and on the large wraparound deck, which was rebuilt 2 years ago. There is an indoor hot tub in its own room that is well ventilated to avoid moisture-related issues. There is a guest bedroom on the main floor. This home is an early example of passive solar design. In addition to the solar thermal panels on the roof, there are solar thermal panels built into the south wall of the living room to capture solar gain in the winter. There is no HOA. Find more info and pictures at www.ArvadaHome.info.
Development Opportunity in Wheat Ridge
Broker associate Austin Pottorff has just listed 8 acres of agricultural land in Wheat Ridge for $6,000,000, with options on ditch water rights. One parcel at 11221 W. I-70 Frontage Road totals 1.9 acres and comes with the option to purchase six shares of the Brown & Baugh Ditch Company. The larger parcel, with an address of 4745 Parfet Street, is 6.1 acres and has eight ditch water certificates that could be purchased along with the property. Water is deeded separately from this land and can be used for agricultural or other non-residential purposes. In addition, there are several unregistered wells on the properties. Both parcels are within the Fruitdale water district where there are currently no restrictions on the number of taps that can be purchased for new residential development. Currently zoned AG-2, there are numerous allowed usages including boarding four horses per acre and growing feed. More info is available on request. Water & sewer mains border the property and the B&B Ditch runs along the west side. There is a high voltage utility easement that traverses the property north to south. Rarely does an opportunity arise in Jefferson County, offering eight contiguous acres of agricultural land with an optional 14 shares of priority water, all within one mile the new Lutheran Medical Center in Applewood. For more information call Austin at 970-281-9071.
The number of homes under contract
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$725,000
at the end of each month was almost identical in 2023 and 2024. Last year it rose from 2,673 in January to 3,452 in June. This year it rose from 2,538 in January to 3,455 in June. Jim Smith Broker/Owner, 303-525-1851
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home at 48 Lang Street in Twin Lakes, Colorado, (20 miles south of Leadville at the foot of Independence Pass) could be your escape from the Front Range metroplex! This is a year-round mountain home, not a vacation home, unless you enjoy twelve months of vacation each year! Enjoy the quiet mountain life of Twin Lakes Village. In summer, enjoy the drive over Independence Pass to Aspen. In winter, drive over Fremont Pass to Copper Mountain. Forget about those I-70 traffic jams! Closer to home, enjoy hiking the Colorado Trail, which passes through town. This home was built in 2000 with all the modern conveniences, including solar panels, yet you're in a historic and charming mountain town. If you've been hankering for a slower lifestyle, this home may be your escape, and homes in Twin Lakes are rarely on the market. Visit www.TwinLakesHome.info to take a narrated video walk-through of this home and see lots of interior and exterior photos, then call for a showing!
SPLASH
“We raised nearly $80,000 and I’d to thank the businesses, families, United Power, Dale’s Pharmacy, Intermountain Health, Nelson pipeline, the animal clinic, Colorado Water Conservatory District, Bank of Colorado, Santiago’s Yoder Chevrolet, Country Truck and Auto, Fort Lupton Fire District, Golden Aluminum, as well as all the family sponsors, please start so you can be recognized. A special thank you to Lucy Miller as well for helping in this campaign,” Cook said.
e city was awarded two grants in 2023 to help complete the project. Cook said one grant is from the Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) Community Impact grant for $790,000.
“ ank you to GOCO Board
members and a special thanks to Alex Castino our grant o cer,” Cook said.
e other grant was by Weld Trust Healthy Habits for $410,000.
“ ank you, the Weld Trust board members, and a special thanks to grant o cers Kyle Holman and Mike Simon,” Cook said.
Cook said they were also presented with a grant challenge from the local business Dales Pharmacy. If the city could land one of the two major grant deals, Dales Pharmacy would donate an additional $20,000.
“So, thank you for that,” he said.
Cook also thanked Dig Deep Research, Tia Cavender, and their team for their fantastic work and technical support and for pursuing these grants.
“Especially thanks to the Weld County and the Fort Lupton RE-8 kids in the Boys and Girls Club of Fort Lupton for their input and
vision of the park, speci cally the playground,” Cook said.
Student ideas included
Cook said the students designed the playground. ey started with a kid-friendly survey to ask about their favorite outdoor play activities and playground features.
With additional public input by A to Z Recreation, designers came up with two designs for this park. And the kids were asked again.
“ e kids voted for the playground you see here today. Special thanks to Michael Muriett with A to Z,” Cook said.
Cook said the number one feature that both the kids and the community agreed on was the water play splash park.
“ ank you to Michelle Lynn and Vortex Aquatic Structures International for designing such a great Splash Park for us,” Cook said.
Brianna Campbell has fun trying to catch the water at Fort Lupton’s new splash pad and water park. BELEN WARD
Crowd pleasing
Crowds come out for Adams County’s Stars and Stripes celebration
BY SCOTT TAYLOR STAYLOR@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Crowds began arriving at 4 p.m. July 3 at the Riverdale Regional Park, setting up tents and lawn chairs and claiming a spot to watch Adams County’s Stars and Stripes celebration, culminating in the county’s 9:30 p.m. reworks display. e celebration featured a performance by country singer omas Mac and the county’s new Veterans Memorial, a replica of the USS Colorado.
A pair of fireworks brighten the surroundings at Adams County’s Stars and Stripes celebration July 3 at Riverdale Regional Park.
Weld County expands oil and gas permitting process
BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Weld County is revising outdated language for the oil and gas permitting process by replacing the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission with the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management, according to a July 1 news release.
“Oil and gas development is a prime economic driver in Weld County, and it’s important that our permitting process evolves to encourage development while continuing to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the public and the environment,” said Kevin Ross, Weld County Commissioner Chair.
“We’ve seen positive results with our Weld County Oil and Gas Location Assessment process since assuming 1041 authority over oil and gas permitting in 2019, and we believe those results will continue with these changes.”
According to o cials, the Weld County Board of Commissioners, following a house bill that went through its rst, second, and third reading processes, then voted unanimously to approve the changes to Chapter 21 of the Weld County code, which will go into e ect on July 5, 2024
for Comprehensive Development Plans, or CDPs, that can be valid for up to 10 years, compared to three years for the regular assessment
Jason Maxey, Director of the Weld County Oil and Gas Energy Department said that while solar and Comprehensive Development Plans were previously part of the code, clarifying the application requirements through these code changes should bring greater e ciency to the permitting process and assist with planning e orts as the county continues to grow.
“Clarifying items such as solar facilities and CDP submittal requirements will make the review and permit approval process more efcient and eliminate the back-andforth conversations we currently have,” Maxey said.
“CDPs allow long-term energy development in an area and assist with overall planning e orts for multiple other Weld County departments.”
e code changes would reduce
duplication and provide transparency for the e ciency of the county’s oil and gas location assessment process.
According to o cials, the chang-
es entail an explanatory approval process for sites suggested to be powered by solar energy facilities up to 10 acres in size. e document de nes the project requirements
According to o cials, the Weld County Oil and Gas Energy Department code changes allow the county to review permits for Class II or injection wells under the Department of Planning and Zoning and Class VI carbon sequestration wells.
Weld County announced code changes meant to reduce duplication in the county’s oil and gas location assessment process fairer and more transparent. BELEN WARD
e memorial opened on Memorial Day 2023.
Fireworks blast o over Mann Nyholt Lake during Adams County’s Stars and Stripes celebration July 3 at Riverdale Regional Park
PHOTOS BY SCOTT TAYLOR
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Blessings in a Bag
Fort Lupton’s Backpack Program helps school children in need with a backpack of healthy food. It’s an allvolunteer program and is in need of volunteers. If interested in volunteering or donating, call 303-718-4440. Mail donations to Blessings in a Bag, 306 Park Ave., Fort Lupton 80621.
Co ee with a Cop August 7
Co ee with a Cop is an easy way to get to know the men and women who serve our community and let them know about the issues that matter most. Please join the city for an informal chat over co ee at 8 a.m. Aug, 7 at Hard Bean Co ee.
Community Center Park grand re-opening June 29
Bring your family and friends to celebrate grand opening of our newly renovated Playground & Splash Park at 10 a.m. June 29 for an exciting event lled with fun activities and memorable moments.
Look forward to giveaways, snow cones, live music DJ, & water fun! is event is free and open to the public, so gather your loved ones and come celebrate with the city!
Citywide Yard Sales July 12 and 13
e City of Fort Lupton invites residents to participate in the annual Citywide Yard Sales on July 12 and 13, 2024.
teers to drive veterans to and from appointments, run errands for veterans who cannot get out, handyman services, help administer veteran and family resource guide inventory in local libraries and veterans to be trained to become quali ed listeners.
Visit quali edlisteners.org/volunteerapp and ll out the form or call 720-600-0860.
Donation time
e Fort Lupton Food & Clothing Bank is asking for donations of canned fruits and nuts, varieties of dry pasta and pasta dinners, peanut butter and canned meat such as tuna (including the pouches).
If you are interested in having a yard sale at your property and would like to be included on the City map of the event, please submit your information by June 27. e form is located at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/ 1FAIpQLSdBDK6Kfp8iP4locN5HEBWTN4Ptp2blN9vnlmgCoO-EkrN w/ viewform online.
Volunteers needed
Quali ed Listeners needs volunteers to drive veterans to and from appointments, run errands for veterans who cannot get out, handyman services, help administer veteran and family resource guide inventory in local libraries and veterans to be trained to become quali ed listeners.
Other potential donations could include chicken, Vienna sausages, spam and salmon. e bank also needs personal items, such as toiletries and baby needs.
Drop o donations at the food and clothing bank’s back door, 421 Denver Ave., on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Call 303-857-1096.
Drop-in child care
e Fort Lupton Recreation Center o ers drop-in child care from 9 to 11 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and ursdays. ere is $3/hour/child for a drop-in, however there is no fee for members with a monthly or annual pass. ere is a one-hour maximum/per day.
Call 303-857-4200 for more information.
(970) 400-2226 or visit: www.weldgov. com/go/radon.
Warm line up and running Community Reach Center is o ering a warm line (303-280-6602) for those who want to talk to mental-health professionals about anxiety, lack of sleep and strained relationships, among other topics. e professionals can facilitate referrals to other programs for assistance.
e line is not for crisis intervention. ose feeling unsafe or suicidal should call Colorado Crisis Services (1-844-493-8255) or text 38255 or visit the Behavioral Urgent Care Center, 2551 W. 84th Ave., Westminster. Brighton’s community intake location is at 1850 E. Egbert St., on the second oor. It’s open from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesdays.
Water aerobics
e city’s water aerobics class meets from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays and ursdays at the Fort Lupton Recreation Center, 203 S. Harrison Ave. Call 303-857-4200.
Alcoholics Anonymous e Brighton chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 147 S. Second Place, especially for Brighton and Fort Lupton. Meeting times are 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sundays, noon and 7:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 6 p.m. ursdays and 9 p.m. Fridays. Call 303-659-9953 or visit www. brighton1aa.org.
Fort Lupton senior lunches
Senior lunches are available at noon Mondays at the Fort Lupton Recreation Center, 203 S. Harrison Ave. Sign up by noon the previous ursday. Call 303-857-4200, ext. 6166.
Silver Sneakers
Visit quali edlisteners.org/volunteerapp and ll out the form or call 720-600-0860.
Volunteers needed
Quali ed Listeners needs volun-
Silver Sneaker Yoga is available three times per week, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 to 9:45 a.m. and from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the Fort Lupton Recreation Center, 203 S. Harrison Ave.
Free short-term radon test
kits
Weld County residents can receive a free radon test kit (one per household, while supplies last). Test kits can be requested online at www.drhomeair. com/weld, according to a statement. Call the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment at
Help for vets
Quali ed Listeners, a veteran and family resource hub serving northern Colorado and southern Wyoming, has several power chairs, scooters, and electric wheelchairs available. e VA o ers urgent care services to eligible veterans at VA medical facilities or several in-network urgent care clinics that are closer to home. To nd the closest facility to you, visit www.va.gov/ nd-locations or call 720-600-0860.
Quali ed Listeners also needs volunteers to drive veterans to and from appointments, run errands for veterans who cannot get out, handyman services, help administer veteran and family resource guide inventory in local libraries, and veterans to be trained to become quali ed listeners.
Mill Levy and Bond Proposal Update
The Weld Re-8 School District Board of Education is considering asking voters to approve a Mill Levy Override (MLO) and bond to address critical operations and facilities needs across the district.
Mill Levy Override proposal:
MLO would provide sustainable funding each year, about $4.45 million in 2025, primarily for recruiting and retaining teachers and staff and to update curriculum and technology, including: Teacher and staff recruitment and retention:
• Weld Re-8’s starting teacher salary is $47,500, about $5,000 to $15,000 below neighboring district’s including St. Vrain Valley, Brighton (27J) and Weld Central (Re-3J).
• Teacher turnover averaged 25 percent over the past 3 years. Curriculum investments:
• Update classroom materials, including online licenses and student books from elementary through high school. Technology support:
• Chromebooks to access online learning resources.
• Teaching boards, digital media and smart screens to enhance classroom learning.
$4.45 million MLO is estimated to cost between $90 and $95 per year—approximately $7.50 to $7.92 per month— for an average price home of $469,000 within the district.
Fort Lupton High School options:
Bond proposal:
The bond would nance recommendations provided by the district’s Design Advisory Group (DAG)—primarily to address the future of Fort Lupton High School and districtwide maintenance needs. Currently, the district is considering asking voters to approve a $210 million bond to address these priorities. The bond proposal will allow the district to:
• Prepare for current and future enrollment growth.
• Provide a modern, secure high school that meets the education needs of our students.
• Address maintenance in all of the district’s schools, including projects at Fort Lupton Middle School and Butler, Homyak Twombly Elementary schools.
• Receive funds to begin work in 2025 to better manage the budget and the impacts of ination and materials costs.
$210 million bond is estimated to cost between $275 and $277 per year—approximately $22.92 to $23.08 per month—for an average price home of $469,000 within the district.
The current high school has signicant challenges that have led the district to plan for a new building. Those challenges include safety and security of the building; lack of adequate classroom spaces, especially for career and technical education; undersized hallways; inadequate cafeteria, bathrooms and common areas; and signicant maintenance costs.
Working with the DAG, architects and construction experts, the district has developed two options for the high school’s future.
Both options would provide classrooms, labs and spaces to support 1,000 students in a new, two-story building. Both options would include:
• Library, cafeteria and kitchen
• Career and technical education spaces
• Special education classrooms
• Auditorium with seating for 500
• Gymnasium, wrestling room, weight room and tness/dance room
Option 1: Existing Site
New, two-story high school building on the current high school site in Fort Lupton.
Visit bit.ly/Weld8DAG for larger images and more information about the high school options
Option 2: New Site
New, two-story building will be constructed on a district-owned 40-acre property at the corner of County Road 14½ and Northrup Avenue.
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How Court Appointed Special Advocates help children
In 1976, Seattle juvenile court judge David Soukup was on the brink of a life-changing decision for a three-year-old who had been abused for most of her short life.
Should Judge Soukup return the child to her mother, who tolerated her boyfriend’s abuse of her daughter? Should he send the child to foster care and subject her to the trauma of being separated from her mother?
Judge Soukup felt overwhelmed with the gravity of the decision. In a 2018 discussion with e National CASA/GAL Association for Children, Judge Soukup stated, “It terri ed me to make decisions about kids when I didn’t have anybody there that was only advocating for the child.”
After that case, Judge Soukup founded what is now known as CASA, an organization that represents the interests of abused and neglected children in court.
CASA of the Continental Divide lives up to Judge Soukup’s goal through a small army of trained and court-appointed volunteers in Eagle, Lake, Summit, and Clear Creek County. For the past 25 years, CASA of the Continental Divide volunteers have donated 34,000 hours while serving around 80 children annually. As a result of tireless advocacy by Continental Divide CASA advocates, 256 local children have been found to be in safe and permanent homes.
Volunteer CASAs undergo a virtual training program that is rigorous yet tailored to individuals who have commitments during the day. A training cohort may consist of CASA candidates in all four counties that CASA of the Continental Divide serves. Training includes instruction on child interviewing, safety, mandatory reporting, early childhood and mental health, substance abuse, permanency, foster care, trauma and resilience, among other topics.
CASA candidates must successfully complete several ctional case exercises as part of the mandated training. After a background check and screening, CASA candidates are sworn in by the chief judge of the Fifth Judicial District.
CASAs do not need to be attorneys, nor do they need any previous legal training. CASAs are composed entirely of community members who want to make a di erence for the most vulnerable children in their community.
While CASA volunteers play a vital role in dependency and neglect proceedings, they also experience emotional growth through their work. One local CASA shared, “Working with a child who has survived trauma and being in the position to o er validation, support, encouragement is very gratifying. Hearing and understanding the story of this child has been powerful and humbling.”
Most of a CASA’s work occurs outside of the courtroom, conducting independent investigation of the child’s situation. is investigation usually involves visits to the home and school, and ongoing communication with the social workers, county attorneys, parents, guardians, relatives, teachers, parents’ counsel, guardians ad litem, and as of recently for older children, Counsel for Youth. CASAs provide a written report to the court with recommendations on behalf of the child regarding placement and any other recommenda-
tion that would help the child (and family) move forward in a positive and safe manner. As “Friends of the Court” during the proceeding, CASAs appear in court either in-person or virtually and speak to the judge. CASAs also represent children who are struggling with their learning to the extent that their lack of participation puts them in truancy court.
CASA of the Continental Divide is always seeking more volunteer CASAs. If you care deeply about the children in your community and want to make a di erence in a child’s life, consider becoming a CASA. If advocacy is not your forte, CASA is also seeking supervised visitation volunteers, interpreters, board members, o ce and administration volunteers, and event volunteers. If you are interested, please visit https://mtncasa.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer/ or email admin@mtncasa.org.
Alison Atkins has been a Court Appointed Special Advocate for the Fifth Judicial District in Eagle, CO, since 2022. She is also U.S. Bank’s Chief Technology and Cybersecurity Attorney and a Board Member for the National Veterans Legal Services Program.
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State urges families to schedule vaccines as measles cases rise
BY SUZIE GLASSMAN SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
Colorado public health o cials are encouraging families to ensure their children are current on their vaccines this summer, especially those required by school and childcare facilities, including measles, whooping cough, mumps, polio and varicella (chickenpox).
“Keeping our kids healthy at school starts with getting them vaccinated,” Dr. Ned Calonge, chief medical ofcer at the Colorado Department of
Public Health and Environment, said in a statement. “Summer break is a great time to schedule check-ups and make sure your child’s immunizations are up to date. is simple step helps keep them healthy and allows them to focus on learning and having fun in school.
“With recent measles outbreaks in the United States and around the world, it’s more important than ever to ensure all students are caught up on childhood vaccines,” Calonge continued.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, the U.S. has already
seen more than twice as many measles cases in the rst half of 2024 than in all of 2023. Measles appears as a rash and can cause life-long hearing loss and brain damage. Up to 20% of those infected will need to be treated in a hospital, and severe cases can lead to respiratory failure and death. e CDC recommends the MMR vaccine as the best way to prevent becoming infected.
Data published by the CDPHE shows that for the 2023-2024 school year, nearly 93% of the state’s pre-K through grade 12 students were fully
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vaccinated against measles. Yet, because measles spreads so quickly, Immunization Branch chief at CDPHE Heather Roth said 95% of the population needs to be immunized to achieve herd immunity.
“While there hasn’t been a case of measles in Colorado this year, that doesn’t mean the risk isn’t there,” Roth said. “Measles can live in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves the area, so someone traveling either to or from Colorado could expose others, leaving unvaccinated adults and children at risk.”
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William Charles Fuller February 1, 1949 - July 1, 2024
William C. Fuller, 75, of Thornton, Colorado, died Monday, July 1, 2024 in his home.
Bill was born on February 1, 1949 in Brighton, Colorado to Sherman and Evelyn Fuller. He graduated from Brighton High School in 1967. He attended Colorado State University for 2 years. Bill worked on his cousin’s farm, spent many years as a salesman, mainly in the automotive field and worked at Denver International Airport. When he retired, he found his true calling as a school bus driver. Bill tackled countless early mornings driving the bus because he loved making the kids smile and keeping them safe as they started their day. He never failed to get a laugh out of his coworkers regardless of the field he was in and his everpresent smile was always a welcome sight.
On September 29th of 1990, Bill married the woman who would change his life forever, Bonnie Reese. Each chapter of his life following this fateful event would be centered around his newfound family, never missing a chance when he was able to see them and make them feel special. Bill loved sports from an early age. Even in retirement, he rooted for the Broncos during their ups and downs. From 1976 he held on tightly to a pair of Broncos’ season tickets that he eventually passed down through his family. Anytime he wasn’t watching the Broncos or an exciting new action movie he was spending time with his grandkids, who meant the world to him.
Even after turning in the school bus keys he loved to drive, sometimes a little too fast.
The driving was always more exciting for him when he had company to share the ride with or when he was heading to get some ice cream. If no one was available to ride with, Bill would simply call instead to check up on how everyone was doing, and if they wouldn’t answer they could expect to see a text from him when they looked at their phone. Despite living in Minnesota for many years, his heart was always at home in Colorado. He loved the mountains so much that he had them engraved on his wedding band so they could be with him all the time, no matter where he was. Whenever he got to spend time in the mountains he liked to wake up at the crack of dawn and start on breakfast to feed everyone.
At his core, Bill loved people. Whether they were co-workers, neighbors, strangers in line or especially family, he had a charm that made him endlessly easy to talk to and open up to. When you talked to Bill you knew he cared about every word you had to say. Bill made a lasting impression on the hearts of all who knew him and he will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sherman and Evelyn. He is survived by his wife Bonnie of 33 years; children Christy (Rich) Bach of Thornton; Jason (Kari) Soukup of Thornton and Nathan (Shelly) Soukup of Owatonna, Minnesota; grandchildren, Tyler Soukup, Zach (Jess) Soukup, Makenzie (Zach) Baker, Jordan (Amanda) Bach, Taylor Anderson, Avery Anderson, Carter Soukup; great grandchildren, Lincoln Baker and coming July 23rd Brecken Baker.
Farmers and a fair show o the culture of this summer favorite fruit
BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Every year, on one day in the summer, a group of people line up at the edge of a long, yellow tarp in southeastern Colorado. e tarp is stationed next to a building to prevent the wind from impacting a competition, for which some people practice seriously. Others decide to give it a try on a whim.
“ ey pick out their own seed, and I guess they could suck on it for a little while, get it dry, how ever they feel is the best way to treat their seed,” said Sally Cope, who helps organize the event. “And then practice, and then spit.”
As the black seeds land one by one on the bright tarp, people wait anxiously to see whose will make it the farthest.
e seed-spitting competition is part of a day-long event entirely dedicated to a sweet, red, juicy fruit grown in Colorado. A star at any summer picnic, watermelons are more than just a refreshing snack to the people of the Arkansas Valley. In this region, especially in the town of Rocky Ford, farmers dedicate their entire summer to raising the classic crop — which has become a staple of the area’s culture.
“It’s a way of life,” said Gail Knapp, owner of Knapp Farms, which grows watermelons and other produce. “We don’t take time o normally in the summertime to do what normal people do in the summertime.
our crops — and those kinds of things take a lot of care.”
From its mascot — a muscular melon called a “meloneer” — to its annual Watermelon Day celebration, Rocky Ford embraces the crop, which has deep ties to the city’s history.
In 1878, Rocky Ford’s rst mayor and one of its founders, G.W. Swink, had a bountiful harvest of watermelons.
“He brought them here to the railroad station … and he gave slices of melons to those who were passengers that stopped on the train,” Cope said. “After a couple of years, he moved his table of watermelon slices and gave away melons — a large melon to all of those who came in attendance.”
What started out as a gift from the mayor to his people turned into Watermelon Day, now celebrated as part of the week-long Arkansas Valley Fair. Cope, the manager of the fair, said the fruit-focused day includes a watermelon carving competition and a melon giveaway.
“We … usually give away around 20,000 pounds of melon on Watermelon Day,” she said. is year, Watermelon Day will take place on Aug. 17 at the Arkansas Valley Fairgrounds, on the secondto-last day of the fair which includes rodeos, a carnival, 4-H contests and much more.
A person drags a full wagon after the watermelon giveaway on Watermelon Day at the Arkansas Valley Fair. COURTESY OF THE ARKANSAS VALLEY FAIR
WATERMELON
e Watermelon Day tradition gives the fair its title as the “oldest continuous fair” in Colorado. Cope said the fair team even gave away watermelons in 2020.
Why is the valley good for melons?
Each year, the Rocky Ford Rotary Club helps raise funds to buy watermelons from local growers, such as Knapp Farms.
At the fth-generation farm, owners Gail and Brian Knapp — along with their children and grandchildren — grow watermelon, cantaloupe, tomatoes, chilies, eggplant, squash, cucumbers and more.
Knapp said the conditions in the Arkansas Valley are great for growing watermelons.
“It seems to be our soil, our hot days, cooler nights,” she said. “ ere’s a combination there that seems to grow really sweet melons.”
Once the melons are harvested, Knapp Farms sells them at their local farm market and also sends them to the metro Denver area to be sold at grocery stores including Kroger, Safeway and Whole Foods.
As of late June, the largest watermelons were about the size of a baseball, Knapp said. As they continue to grow, they should be ready to start harvesting by late July.
Despite the ripe conditions for watermelons, Knapp said there are some risks to the melon business. Weather, such as the copious amount of hail last spring, can devastate a crop. Knapp said last season was a challenge for most farmers in the region for this reason.
With water from the Arkansas River being sold to cities, labor shortages and
unpredictable demand, there are many risks to farming watermelons, Knapp said, and it’s not getting easier. But if everything works out in a given season, the business can be very pro table, she said.
Growing your own melons
For gardeners who want to try a hand at growing their own watermelons, veteran gardener Deborah King said it’s a bit too late in the season to start from seeds — but folks can start planning now for next year.
King is a supervisor at Tagawa Gardens, a garden center in Centennial, where she says she learns a lot from customers.
“It is a big plant, it spreads out really big,” she said. “But the key is that you need to have consistent water supply throughout its growing season.”
She also said it’s helpful to plant watermelons on hills or mounds, which gives the plant space and helps ensure drainage and retain heat. It can also be helpful to use grass clippings, wood chips or straw to maintain moisture in the soil, King said.
For her, gardening is a satisfying endeavor.
“When you get your harvest and you’re able to share with … your neighbors, co-workers — I mean, there’s no more satisfaction than eating right from your own garden,” she said. “You realize that avor … and it just sets you up for the next season to do more, or try di erent things.”
But for those who consider themselves a bit impatient, or simply want to leave the farming to the experts, there’s good news: the Rocky Ford watermelons will be available in stores near the end of the summer.
A truck full of watermelons for the giveaway on Watermelon Day. PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE ARKANSAS VALLEY FAIR
A girl competes in the annual seed-spitting competition on Watermelon Day at the Arkansas Valley Fair.
National Guard Armory trucks carry the watermelons in a parade down Main Street and bring them to the fairgrounds for the annual watermelon giveaway.
3 Coloradans to represent the U.S. at the Underwater Hockey World Championships in Malaysia
BY JOHN RENFROW JRENFROW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Colorado is a huge hub for hockey players and fans, whether on ice, on the eld or even underwater. And why not? If it’s a sport, we have it here.
Ten women under age 24 are set to represent the U.S. at the Underwater Hockey Age Group World Championship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia this July and of course, three are Coloradans.
Elsa Debrunner, Lillianna Brooks and Aria Paul will compete in the event between July 16 and July 27 against about a dozen teams from around the globe. e U.S. is sending three teams spanning three divisions to the upcoming world championship: U24 men, U24 women and U19 men. Debrunner, Brooks and Paul are on the USA U24 Women’s Team.
“Training for worlds is a big commitment, but training with Lillianna and Aria is super encouraging and makes me super excited to play more hockey,” said Debrunner, a Conifer High School alum and club athlete at the Colorado School of Mines.
What is underwater hockey?
It’s a non-contact snorkeling sport
with two teams of six facing o at the bottom of the pool. A weighted puck can be pushed, slid or icked with a short stick into the goal. Equipment includes a mask, ns, a snorkel with a mouthguard, a glove, a water polo cap and a stick.
Teammates rotate dives for roughly ve-to-20 seconds in a fast-paced, three-dimensional sport that combines the back-and-forth motion of regular hockey with up-and-down movements to return up for air between dives.
“It’s physically di erent than any other sport,” Debrunner said. “But once you learn that, the communication with your team is probably the hardest part. You have to have a strategy really dialed in ahead of time because it’s di cult to communicate during the match.”
It requires elite breath control, tness and strong cooperation between coaches and teammates, Debrunner said. But the coaches believe the team is ready for a strong showing in Malaysia.
“We’re really impressed with the progress made since the team candidates rst got together. e commitment towards training and implementation of the game plan started at
a high level and has seemed to grow,” Coach Kendall Banks said in a release. “ rough their support of each other combined with healthy competition, there seems to be a synergy or ‘magic’ here. We’re excited to see where it takes the team.”
Colorado connections
Debrunner and Brooks are from Colorado originally, and Paul is from San Francisco but attends Colorado State University with Brooks. Brooks got into underwater hockey about three years ago, she said.
As a former swimmer for St. Mary’s Academy in Englewood, she had the tools to be a strong underwater hockey player. But she didn’t know what to make of the sport at rst.
“I saw a poster one day for a pool in ornton and it was like, ‘underwater hockey,’ and I was really committed to swimming at that point so I was like, ‘ at’s weird. I don’t know,’” Brooks said.
But later as a student at Colorado State, Brooks was strolling the quad and saw booths for clubs. One was serendipitously for underwater hockey.
Aria Paul is originally from San Francisco but attends Colorado State with Lillianna Brooks. Paul has found a home with her Colorado underwater hockey players. COURTESY PHOTO
UNDERWATER
“ is girl, who was actually Elsa’s older sister (Ianna Debrunner), was like, ‘Hey! Do you want to play underwater hockey?’” Brooks said. “You know what? Maybe I do.” Since plunging into underwater hockey, Brooks has had tunnel vision for a spot on the U.S. team. But it’s a stop on her way to a bigger goal: being chosen on the USA Women’s Elite Team, which is a collection of the best players regardless of age. Still, representing her country competitively is a dream come true. e team will battle against “10 to 12” other national teams, including Malaysia, New Zealand, South Africa, Australia and others.
A collection of women from all over the country, the national team met in January at a tournament in Colorado for the rst time. ey also
had a training camp in Lake Tahoe in California for a week earlier this year.
But Brooks, Debrunner and Paul have an advantage being able to train together at Carmody Recreation Center in Lakewood and Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center in ornton. ey’ll stay on their grind until it’s time to travel overseas for global glory.
How to follow the team
e championships in Malaysia will be livestreamed with commentators on YouTube. To follow the team on social media, visit the following links:
Instagram: @usa.u24w.uwh Facebook: USAU24Women’s UnderwaterHockey Team website: https://www. underwater-society.org/page/ show/8276732-u24-women
For more information visit the tournament website at www.6thuwhagworlds.com.
Debrunner, the team captain of the U24 Women’s underwater hockey team, is a Conifer High School alum. Above, she’s pictured diving with her hockey stick after coming up for air in the Pacific Coast Championships tournament in Orange County, California in October 2023.
Colorado Community Media to Hold its First 5K Run
BY JO ANN M. COLTON
There is no better way to appreciate the beauty of Colorado than by witnessing all the sights and sounds of the great outdoors.
from walking and/or running along our state’s many wonderful paths and scenic nature trails.
Join Colorado Community Media as we host our first-ever 5K run on Saturday, Aug. 24, at Clement Park, 7306 W. Bowles Ave. in Littleton.
And, before the run, we want you to submit your own “Trail Tales,” including photos, to your local newspaper (events@coloradocommunitymedia. com). Tell us where you most enjoy going for a walk or a run in your commuor elsewhere in Colorado.
In turn, we will share many of those adventurous tales with the readers of our two dozen community newspapers in the weeks ahead of the run.
There are no prizes associated with the event and participants will not receive a “standard” T-shirt. Instead, registered participants will receive a pair of custom running socks. The Share Your Trail Tales 5k Run is open to people of all ages. Participants have the option of making it a fun-filled day for the entire family. Registration fees are $35 for adults (ages 17 & up), $15 (ages 5 to 16), and free for children (ages 4 and under ). Parking for run participants and event attendees is available in the west parking lot, which can be reached as you enter Clement Park through the Library entrance on W. Bowles Avenue.
Park is currently being firmed up to feature other activities throughout the day including food and beverage purchase options offered by local food trucks, vendor booths, and live music entertainment.
“Your support of this event as a race participant and/or as an attendee is paramount to the success of our first Share Your Trail Tales 5k Run and it will help us sustain our ability to support local news,” Scott said. “We encourage the engagement of our readers and future readers to be part of this and future events at Colorado Community Media.”
About the 5k: It is scheduled to loop around Johnston Reservoir from 9:30 a.m. to noon. It will start and end on the bike path near Shelter P. The event is different from most 5k runs in many ways. For starters, the sole purpose of this event is to simply provide an opportunity for people across Colorado to come together, interact, and share their personal experiences gained
Colorado Community Media publications span eight counties along Colorado’s majestic Front Range — Weld, Adams, Jeffco, Clear Creek, Douglas, Elbert, Arapahoe and Denver. As a nonprofit organization, community is important to us and we are eager to reach out and meet members of the communities our news organization serves.
Carlie Scott, Colorado Community Media’s events director, stated that the program for the Aug. 24 run in Clement
Colorado Community Media could not put on events like this 5k run without the help of its dedicated supporters and sponsors. Sponsorship provides an ideal marketing prospect for your business and positive brand recognition. The organization offers many levels of sponsorship and opportunities for involvement. As a sponsor, you can be part of a fun community event that promotes health and wellness.
To register for the Share Your Trail Tales 5k please visit our website www.coloradocommunitymedia.com and click on EVENTS/CONTEST tab.
Lillianna Brooks swam at St. Mary’s Academy in Englewood before attending Colorado State University, where she found underwater hockey. COURTESY PHOTO
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Notice is hereby given that the City of Brighton has approved the Administrative Plat known as Brighton Crossing Filing No. 8, generally located to the north of Crestone Peak Street, south of East Bridge Street, east of South 42nd Avenue and west of South 45th Avenue. The approval is for an approximately 3.417-acre property to create three (3) residential lots and one (1) tract for future development. The property is located in the northwest quarter of Section 10, Township 1 North, Range 66 West, of the Sixth Principal Meridian, City of Brighton, County of Adams, State of Colorado.
The approval of this application on June 26, 2024 creates a vested property right.
Further information may be obtained from the City of Brighton Planning Division by calling (303) 655-2072.
Legal Notice No. BSB3230
First Publication: July 11, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Public Notice
NOTICE OF VESTED PROPERTY RIGHT CITY OF BRIGHTON DHI TELLURIDE FINAL PLAT
Notice is hereby given that the City of Brighton has approved the Final Plat known as DHI Telluride, generally located to the west of Telluride Street, east of the Brighton Lateral Ditch, south of the Telluride Business Park, and north of Eagle Ridge Academy. The approval is for an approximately 11.18 acres of property to create a residential lot. The property is located in the northwest quarter of Section 9, Township 1 South, Range 66 West, of the Sixth Principal Meridian, City of Brighton, County of Adams, State of Colorado.
The approval of this application on June 21, 2024, creates a vested property right.
Further information may be obtained from the City of Brighton Planning Division by calling (303) 655-2072.
Legal Notice No. BSB3225
First Publication: July 11, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Public Notice
District Court, Adams County, State of Colorado
Court Address: Adams County Courthouse 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, Colorado 80601
In the Matter of the Determination of Heirs or Devisees or Both and of Interests in Property of:
R. H. Vanderbush, a/k/a Raymond H. Vanderbush, a/k/a Raymond Herman Vanderbush, Deceased; Herman Henry Vanderbush, Jr., Deceased; Clifford Eugene Vanderbush, Deceased; Kim Marie Roache, Deceased;
Victor Herbert Vanderbush, Deceased; Gregory Spencer Vanderbush, Deceased; Alfred Joseph Vanderbush, Deceased; and Marilyn Rose Griffin, Deceased;
Attorney for the Petitioner: Marcus Behm 32375 County Road 13.5 Manzanola, Colorado 81058
Phone Number: (719) 543-4357
Attorney Registration Number: 39396
Case Number: 2024PR030448
NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION TO INTERESTED PERSONS AND OWNERS BY DESCENT OR SUCCESSION PURSUANT TO § 15-12-1303, C.R.S.
To all interested persons and owners by descent or succession (List all names of interested persons and owners by descent or succession):
1. Vanderbush Family Trust - Patricia Ann Vanderbush, Trustee
2. Gloria Ann Jenkins
3. Linda Carol Tabbert
4. Sherri Lee Wilson
5. James Clifford Roache
6. Holly Vanessa Vanderbush
7. Neil Spencer Vanderbush
8. Lawrence Wayne Lastinger
9. Victoria Lee Connell
10. Vanderbush Family 2007 Trust
- Les Michael Vanderbush and Jason Marc Vanderbush, Trustees
11. Jack E. Griffin and Marilyn R. Griffin 2000
Family Trust - Jack Ellford Griffin, Trustee
12. Curtis Joseph Vanderbush
13. Janice Marie Minotti
14. Les Michael Vanderbush
15. Brett Randall Vanderbush
16. Monica Laine Vanderbush
17. Ryan Daniel Vanderbush
18. Brad Joshua Vanderbush
19. Jason Marc Vanderbush
20. Christine Leah Lynch
21. James Howard Grifin
22. David K. Griffin
23. Rose Ellen Lynch
A petition has been filed alleging that the above
decedent(s) died leaving a mineral interest in the following property (including legal description if real property):
Township 1 South, Range 66 West, of the 6th P.M.
Section 34: S2
Adams County, Colorado
The hearing on the petition will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued:
Date: August 23, 2024 Time: 8:00 A.M.
Address: Adams County Courthouse, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, Colorado 80601
The hearing will take approximately one day.
Note: • You must answer the petition on or before the hearing date and time specified above.
•Within the time required for answering the petition, all objections to the petition must be in writing, filed with the court and served on the petitioner and any required filing fee must be paid.
• The hearing shall be limited to the petition, the objections timely filed and the parties answering the petition in a timely manner. If the petition is not answered and no objections are filed, the court may enter a decree without a hearing.
Legal Notice No. BSB 3201
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Metro Districts
Budget Hearings
Public Notice
NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING FOR THE NORTH METRO TASK FORCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Governors of the North Metro Task Force, Adams County, Colorado, has been presented a proposed budget for the year 2025. A copy of said budget is available for public inspection at the Adams County Finance Department, 4430 South Adams County Parkway, 4th Floor, Brighton CO 80601. If you would like to request a copy of the proposed budget amendment, please call 720-523-6239 during business hours which are Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Such proposed budget for 2025 will be considered for adoption by the Board of Governors at a public hearing to be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, July 25th, 2024, at Adams County Government Center, Conference Room 8101, 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Brighton CO 80601. Any interested elector may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption thereof.
North Metro Task Force By: /s/ Kasandra Carleton
Assistant Adams County Attorney
Legal Notice No. BSB3229
First Publication: July 11, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Public Notice
NOTICE TO AMEND 2023 BUDGET
BLUE LAKE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Blue Lake Metropolitan District No. 3, of the Town of Lochbuie, County of Weld, State of Colorado, will consider amending the district’s 2023 amended budget at a special meeting to be held on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. The meeting will be held virtually by zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89139988143?pwd=j anEibEfHHPbU77pnY2KXb2NOAgR9a.1
Meeting ID: 891 3998 8143
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A copy of the proposed budget amendment is on file at the offices of the District located at 7995 E. Prentice Ave., Ste. 103E, Greenwood Village, Colorado, and is available for public inspection. Any interested elector of Blue Lake Metropolitan District No. 3 may file any objections to the Resolution at any time prior to its adoption by the Board of Directors of the Blue Lake Metropolitan District No. 3 at the above-stated meeting. The meeting is open to the public.
Dated: June 28, 2024
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BLUE LAKE METROPOLIAN DISTRICT NO. 3
/s/ COMMUNITY RESOURCE SERVICES OF COLORADO, L.L.C.
Legal Notice No. BSB3227
First Publication: July 11, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Bids and Settlements
NOTICE is hereby given that Wyndham Hill Metropolitan District No. 4 of Weld County, Colorado, will make final payment at 2500 Arapahoe Avenue, Suite 220, Boulder, Colorado, on July 18th, 2024, at the hour of 12:00 p.m. to the following Contractors:
Claystone Construction Company, Inc. for all work done by said contractors in construction or work on the Wyndham Hill 30” Irrigation Line Project located in the County of Weld, State of Colorado.
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 contractors or their subcontractors, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefor has not been paid by the contractors or their subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim, to Wyndham Hill Metropolitan District No. 4 at the above address on or before the date and time hereinabove shown for final payment. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release Wyndham Hill Metropolitan District No. 4, its directors, officers, agents, and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WYNDHAM HILL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 4
By: Jon R. Lee President of the Board
Legal Notice No. BSB3218
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Summons and Sheriff Sale
Public Notice
DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton, CO 80601
Plaintiff: WOLF CREEK RUN AT STRASBURG HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, a Colorado non-profit corporation
Defendants: EMMY MUNOZ; PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC; ALEX VILLAGRAN AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE AND TREASURER FOR ADAMS COUNTY; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION
Case Number: 2023CV030707
Attorneys for Plaintiff: WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, LLP
Wendy E. Weigler #28419
Address: 8020 Shaffer Parkway, Suite 300, Littleton, CO 80127
Phone Number: (303) 863-1870 wweigler@wlpplaw.com
SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM
Under a Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure entered on January 13, 2024, in the abovecaptioned action, I am
THE PROPERTY TO BE FORECLOSED AND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALLOF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN.
THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
The covenants of Plaintiff have been violated as follows: failure to make payments on said indebtedness when the same were due and owing.
NOTICE OF SALE
THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 9:00 o’clock A.M., on September 5, 2024, at the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, located at 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Brighton, CO 80601, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. Bidders are required to have cash or certified funds to cover the highest bid by noon on the day of the sale. Certified funds are payable to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.
First Publication: July 11, 2024
Last Publication: August 8, 2024
Name of Publication:
Brighton Standard Blade
NOTICE OF RIGHTS
YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO LAW AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF THE STATUTES WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS ARE ATTACHED HERETO.
A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE PURSUANT TO §38-38-104, C.R.S., SHALL BE FILED WITH THE OFFICER AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED.
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TOCURE MAYALSO
City of Brighton
Public Notices
BE EXTENDED.
A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO §38-38-302, C.R.S., SHALL BE FILED WITH THE OFFICER NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE.
IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN C.R.S. 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN C.R.S. 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL AT THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LAW, RALPH L. CARR JUDICIAL BUILDING, 1300 BROADWAY, 10TH FLOOR, DENVER, CO 80203, 720-508-6000; THE CFPB, HTTP://WWW.CONSUMERFINANCE.GOV/ COMPLAINT/; CFPB, PO BOX 2900, CLINTON IA 52733-2900 (855) 411-2372 OR BOTH, BUT THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS.
The name, address and telephone number of each of the attorneys representing the holder of the evidence of the debt is as follows:
Wendy E. Weigler #28419 Winzenburg, Leff, Purvis & Payne, LLP 8020 Shaffer Parkway, Suite 300 Littleton, CO 80127 303-863-1870
THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Date: May 31, 2024.
By: Gene R. Claps Adams County Sheriff Adams County, Colorado
Statutes attached: §§38-37-108, 38-38-103, 3838-104, 38-38-301, 38-38-304, 38-38-305, and 38-38-306, C.R.S., as amended.
Legal Notice No. BSB3202
First Publication: July 11, 2024
Last Publication: August 8, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Public Notice
DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO
Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, 80601
Plaintiff: STAR POINT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation;
Defendants: JASON JOZEFKOWICZ; CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE LLC; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY LLC; ADAMS COUNTY TREASURER; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION.
Case Number: 2023CV031376
Div.: Ctrm.: W
Attorneys for Plaintiff: THE DUPONT LAW FIRM, LLC
Stephane R. Dupont, #39425
Address: PO Box 1073, Castle Rock, CO 80104 Phone Number: (720) 644-6115
AMENDED SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM
Under a April 29, 2024 Order on Motion for Default Judgment of Foreclosure and Order and Decree of Foreclosure in the above- captioned action, I am ordered to sell certain real property as follows:
Original Lienee(s)
Jason Jozefkowicz
Original Lienor
Star Point Condominium Association, Inc.
Current Holder of the evidence of debt
Star Point Condominium Association, Inc.
Date of Lien being foreclosed
May 5, 2022
Date of Recording of Lien being foreclosed
May 11, 2022
County of Recording Adams
Recording Information
2022000042041
Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness
$2,613.88
Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof
$16,651.95
Amount of Foreclosure Judgment entered April 29, 2024
$14,290.29
Description of property to be foreclosed:
Condominium Unit 213 in Condominium Building 2 Star Point Condominiums, according to the Condominium Map thereof recorded August 29, 1983 in PUD File 536 at Reception No. 8457334 and Supplement recorded October 19, 1983 at Reception No. 8467144 in the Records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Adams, Colorado, and as defined and described in the Condominium Declaration for Star Point Condominiums recorded August 29, 1983 in Book 2784 at Page 174, County of Adams, State of Colorado.
Also known as: 8701 Huron Street, Apt. 2-213, Thornton, CO 80260
THE PROPERTY TO BE FORECLOSED AND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN.
THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
The covenants of Plaintiff have been violated as follows: failure to make payments on said indebtedness when the same were due and owing.
NOTICE OF SALE
THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 9:00 o’clock A.M., on August 29, 2024, at the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, 1100 Judicial Center Drive. Brighton, CO 80601 located at sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: July 25, 2024
Name of Publication: Brighton Standard Blade
NOTICE OF RIGHTS
YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO LAW AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF THE STATUTES WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS ARE ATTACHED HERETO.
A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE PURSUANT TO §38-38-104, C.R.S., SHALL BE FILED WITH THE OFFICER AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED.
A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO §38-38-302, C.R.S., SHALL BE FILED WITH THE OFFICER NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE.
The name, address and telephone number of each of the attorneys representing the holder of the evidence of the debt is as follows:
Stephane R. Dupont
The Dupont Law Firm, LLC PO Box 1073
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Phone: 720-644-6115
E-mail: sdupont@dupontlawco.com
THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Date: June 13, 2024
By: Gene R. Clapps
Adams County Sheriff Adams County, Colorado
Statutes attached: §§38-37-108, 38-38-103, 3838-104, 38-38-301, 38-38-304, 38-38-305, and 38-38-306, C.R.S., as amended.
Legal Notice No. BSB3200
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: July 25, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Public Notice
DISTRICT COURT, Adams COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO
CIVIL ACTION NO. 2023CV030366 DIVISION NO. W
INITIAL COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM
Plaintiff, Riverdale Farm Homeowners’ Association
v.
Defendants, JIMMY D. BELVIN et al
Regarding: Lot 14, Block l, Riverdale Farm Residential Subdivision 2nd Filing, County of Adams, State of Colorado.
Also known as: 3380 E 84th Dr, Thornton, CO 80229
TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, please take notice:
You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff’s Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff’s Office of Adams County, Colorado at 9:00 A.M., on the 29th day of August 2024, at 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601: phone number 303-655-3272. At which sale, the above-described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.
**BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. **
Further, for the purpose of paying off, curing default or redemption, as provided by statute, intent must be directed to or conducted at the above address of the Civil Division of the Sheriff’s Department of Adams County, Colorado.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY.
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Published In: Brighton Standard Blade NOTICE OF RIGHT TO CURE AND RIGHT TO REDEEM
RE: Sheriff’s Sale of Real Property pursuant to Order and Decree of Foreclosure and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq.
This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to a Court Order and Decree dated April 20, 2024, and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq., by Riverdale Farm Homeowners’ Association, the current holder of a lien recorded on February 1, 2022 at Rec. No. 2022000009428, in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Adams, State of Colorado. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions of Riverdale Farms Subdivision recorded on August 12, 2010, at Reception No. B592466 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Adams, State of Colorado. The Declaration and notices, as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of Riverdale Farm Homeowners’ Association, WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS.
You may have an interest in the real property being affected or have certain rights or suffer certain liabilities or loss of your interest in the subject property as a result of said foreclosure. You may have the right to redeem the real property, or you may have the right to cure a default under the instrument being foreclosed. Any Notice of Intent to Cure must be filed no later than fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the date of the foreclosure sale. A notice of intent to cure filed pursuant to section 38-38-104 shall be filed with the officer at least fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the first scheduled sale date or any date to which the sale is continued.
If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.
A notice of intent to redeem filed pursuant to section 38-38-302 shall be filed with the
officer no later than eight (8) business days after the sale.
In this regard, you may desire and are advised to consult with your own private attorney.
IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BURAU (CFBP), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSUE PROCESS.
Colorado Attorney General Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor P.O. Box 4503 Denver, Colorado 80203 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (800) 222-4444 (855) 411-2372 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov www. consumerfinance.gov
Further, you are advised that the parties liable thereon, the owner of the property described above, or those with an interest in the subject property, may take appropriate and timely action under Colorado statutes, certain sections of which are attached hereto.
In order to be entitled to take advantage of any rights provided for under Colorado law, you must strictly comply and adhere to the provisions of the law. Further, you are advised that the attached Colorado statutes merely set forth the applicable portions of Colorado statutory law relating to curative and redemption rights; therefore, you should read and review all the applicable statutes and laws in order to determine the requisite procedures and provisions which control your rights in the subject property.
DATED in Colorado this 3rd day of June 2024.
Sheriff of Adams County, Colorado
By: Kathy Grosshans
Deputy Sheriff
ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF: ORTEN CAVANAGH HOLMES & HUNT, LLC
1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202
Statutes attached: §§38-37-108, 38-38-103, 3838-104, 38-38-301, 38-38-304, 38-38-305, and 38-38-306, C.R.S., as amended.
Legal Notice No. BSB3203
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Notice to Creditors
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Shirley Kay Rizzo, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 131
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before November 4, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Theresa Anne Goebel
Personal Representative 32186 Castle Court, Ste. 301 Evergreen, CO, 80439
Legal Notice No. BSB3217
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Dixie G. Dillie
a/k/a Dixie Genieve Dillie
a/k/a Dixie Jen Dillie, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30418
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before November 4, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Jennie L. Montoya Personal Representative
c/o Kimberly A. Barr, Attorney for Personal Representative Lyons Gaddis, P.C. P.O. Box 978 Longmont, Colorado 80502
Legal Notice No. BSB3220
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of LLOYD JASPER JARAMILLO, a.k.a. LLOYD J. JARAMILLO, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30296
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 October 28, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Audrey Camacho
Personal Representative c/o Werth Law LLC P.O. Box 808 Brighton, Colorado 80601
Legal Notice No. BSB3206 First Publication: June 27, 2024
Publication: July 11, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
TO CREDITORS
of MARY ELEANOR WERTH a.k.a. MARY WERTH, Deceased
Public Notices
Children, and Concerning
Itzel Zuniga, Eloy Munoz-Gutierrez, John Doe, Julian Garcia , Respondents:
To the parents, guardian, or other respondents named above, GREETINGS: John Doe and Julian Garcia
You are hereby notified that a verified petition has been filed in the above named Court in which it is represented to the Court that said child are alleged to be dependent and neglected; for the reasons set forth more fully in said petition, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference for greater certainty.
You are further notified that the parent-child legal relationship may be terminated by this action, if prayed for in the petition.
You are further notified that the Court has set said petition for hearing on the 8th day of August, 2024 at the hour of 3:30 p.m. You are hereby notified to be and appear, at said time, before this Court located at the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601.
Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 28th day of June, 2024.
Alana Percy Clerk of the District Court
Legal Notice No. BSB3226
First Publication: July 11, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade
Public Notice
DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601
Children: Boy Doe’s Unknown (AKA Baby Boy Doe)
Respondents: Jane Doe
(AKA Lidia Allagash Wilderness), John Doe Case Number: 24JV30061 Div: D1
ORDER OF ADVISEMENT
NOTICE TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENTS,: Jane Doe
(AKA Lidia Allagash Wilderness) and John Doe
YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED that the Petitioner, has filed a Motion to Terminate the Parent-Child Legal Relationship which now exists between you and the above-named child(ren);
YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED that the Motion has been set for hearing in Division D1 of the District Court in and for the County of Adams, Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, Colorado, on the 20TH day of August, 2024, at 2:30 pm, at which time the Petitioner must prove by clear and convincing evidence that: 1) That the child(ren) was adjudicated dependent or neglected; 2) That an appropriate treatment plan has not reasonably been complied with by the parent or has not been successful; 3) That the parents are unfit; 4) That the conduct or condition of the parent or parents is unlikely to change within a reasonable time; no less drastic alternative to termination exists, and 6) That it is in the best interests of the child(ren) that the parent-child legal relationship which exists between the child(ren) and the respondent(s) be terminated and severed.
OR 1) That the child(ren) has been abandoned by parent or parents in that the parent or parents have surrendered physical custody for a period of six months and during this period have not manifested to the child(ren), the court or to the person having physical custody a firm intention to assume or obtain physical custody or to make permanent legal arrangements for the care of the child(ren); and 2) That it is in the best interests of the child(ren) that the parentchild legal relationship which exists between the child(ren) and the respondent(s) be terminated and severed.
OR 1) That the child(ren) has been abandoned by parent or parents in that the identity of the parent of the child is unknown and has been unknown for three months or more and that reasonable efforts to identify and locate the parent in accordance with section 19-3-603 have failed; and 2) That it is in the best interests of the child(ren) that the parent-child legal relationship which exists between the child(ren) and the
respondent(s) be terminated and severed.
If a grandparent, aunt, uncle, brother, or sister of the child is requesting guardianship or legal custody of the child such request must be filed within twenty days of the filing of this motion.
YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED that you have the right to have legal counsel represent you in all matters connected with the Motion to Terminate the Parent-Child Legal Relationship. If you cannot afford to pay the fees of legal counsel, you are advised that the Court will appoint legal counsel to represent you at no cost to you upon your request and upon your showing of an inability to pay.
If you have any questions concerning the foregoing advisement, you should immediately contact either your legal counsel or the Court. Done and signed on: June 27, 2024
BY THE COURT: District Court Judge/Magistrate Ashley Ratliff
Legal Notice No. BSB3228
First Publication: July 11, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade ###
Fort Lupton Press
Legals
City of Ft. Lupton
Public Notice
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-1167 INTRODUCED BY: BRUCE FITZGERALD
ADOPT AN ORDINANCE REZONING LAND LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A, AND KNOWN AS THE 100-114 MCKINLEY AVE CHANGE OF ZONE, TO THE R-1A SINGLEAND TWO-FAMILY RENSIDENTIAL ZONE DISTRICT
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT LUPTON, COLORADO:
WHEREAS, under the procedures detailed in Section 16-2.03 of the Fort Lupton Municipal Code, the Applicant, Richard Ooi, submitted a request to rezone 0.257± acres of land more particularly described in Exhibit A.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the change of zone request on May 9, 2024, and has provided City Council with Resolution No. P2024-006 recommending approval of the rezoning of land described in Exhibit A to the R-1A Single- and Two-Family Residential Zone District, with all the allowed uses in said district.
WHEREAS, the City Council, after public notice and hearing, and consideration of the Planning Commission recommendation, declares that the official zoning map be amended to reflect the change of zone on the property described in Exhibit A of this Ordinance to the R-1A Singleand Two-Family Residential Zone District, and that this Ordinance is hereby approved.
INTRODUCED, READ, AND PASSED ON FIRST READING, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED this 21st day of May 2024.
PUBLISHED in the Fort Lupton Press the 11th day of July 2024.
FINALLY READ BY TITLE ONLY, PASSED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED BY TITLE ONLY this 18th day of June 2024.
PUBLISHED BY TITLE ONLY the 27th day of June 2024.
EFFECTIVE (after publication) the 27th day of July 2024.
CITY OF FORT LUPTON, COLORADO
Zo Hubbard, Mayor ATTEST: Maricela Peña, City Clerk
Approved as to form: Andy Ausmus, City Attorney
EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
LOTS 15, 16, AND 17, BLOCK 13, TWOMBLY’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF FORT LUPTON, COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF COLORADO.
Legal Notice No. FLP1065
First Publication: July 11, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Fort Lupton Press
Bids and Settlements
Public Notice
NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT
NOTICE is hereby given that Wyndham Hill Metropolitan District No. 4 of Weld County, Colorado, will make final payment at 2500 Arapahoe Avenue, Suite 220, Boulder, Colorado, on July 18th, 2024, at the hour of 12:00 p.m. to the following Contractors:
Claystone Construction Company, Inc. for all work done by said contractors in construction or work on the Wyndham Hill 30” Irrigation Line Project located in the County of Weld, State of Colorado.
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 contractors or their subcontractors, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefor has not been paid by the contractors or their subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim, to Wyndham Hill Metropolitan District No. 4 at the above address on or before the date and time hereinabove shown for final payment. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release Wyndham Hill Metropolitan District No. 4, its directors, officers, agents, and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WYNDHAM HILL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 4
By: Jon R. Lee
President of the Board
Legal Notice No. FLP1061
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Fort Lupton Press
Public Notice
Notice of Final Settlement
Construction of New Storage Building –A Public Works Project
In accordance with Section 38-26-107(1) of the Colorado Revised Statutes, public notice is hereby given of Final Settlement in connection with the following public works construction project:
Project: Construction of New Storage Building 2470 South Rollie Avenue Fort Lupton, CO 80621
Owner: Fort Lupton Fire Protection District 1121 Denver Avenue Fort Lupton, CO 80621
Contractor: Golden Triangle Construction, Inc. 700 Weaver Park Road Longmont, CO 80501
Final Settlement of this construction project is scheduled for July 17, 2024, at 12:00 PM at the District’s administrative offices located at 1121 Denver Avenue, Fort Lupton, Colorado 80621.
Any individual, corporation, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, limited liability company, partnership, association, or other legal entity that has furnished labor, materials, sustenance, or other supplies used or consumed by the above-referenced contractor or its subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies laborers, rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, whose claim therefor has not been paid by the abovereferenced contractor or its subcontractors may,
at any time up to and including the date and time of Final Settlement, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of the claim with Fire Chief Phil Tiffany. The verified statement of claim may be either mailed or hand delivered to:
Phil Tiffany, Fire Chief
Fort Lupton Fire Protection District 1121 Denver Avenue Fort Lupton, CO 80621
The verified statement of claim must be received by the District at or before the date and time of Final Settlement set forth above. Failure to timely file a verified statement of claim shall relieve the District and its directors, officers, and representatives from any liability for making the final settlement payment to the above-referenced contractor.
By Phil Tiffany, Fire Chief
Legal Notice No. FLP1064
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Fort Lupton Press
Notice to Creditors
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of WILBERT WERNER LUTZ a/k/a WILBERT W. LUTZ, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30315
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Weld County, Colorado on or before October 28, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Jeanine Louise Bolt Personal Representative 991 W. Stallion Dr. Pueblo West, CO 81007-1931
Legal Notice No. FLP1055
First Publication: June 27, 2024 Last Publication: July 11, 2024 Publisher: Fort Lupton Press
Public Notice
District Court, Weld County, Colorado Weld County Centennial Center 915 10th Street P.O. Box 2038 Greeley, CO 80632
In the Matter of the Determination of Heirs or Devisees or Both and of Interests in Property of: Ike W. Taylor, also known as Ike William Taylor, Isaac W. Taylor, and as Isaac William Taylor, Deceased
Attorney: M. Lisa Clore, Atty. Reg. #:40302 lisa@lisaclore.com Lisa Clore, LLC 5500 Greenwood Plaza Blvd, Suite 130 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone Number: 720.457.4451 Case Number: 2024PR30083 Division 1
AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO § 15-10-401, C.R.S.
AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING WITHOUT APPEARANCE PURSUANT TO C.R.P.P. 24
****** Attendance at this hearing is not required or expected. *******
To: Heirs of Ike W. Taylor, also known as Ike William Taylor, Isaac W. Taylor and as Isaac William Taylor and Heirs of Stephanie S. Davis, also known as Stephanie Stanich Davis, Stephanie Davis, Stephanie Stanich Taylor, Stephanie S. Taylor and as Stephanie Taylor
Last Known Address, if any: Ike W. Taylor, Upper Spring Creek, Lewistown, Montana 59457; Stephanie S. Davis, 5372 Punta Alta, Unit 1B, Laguna Hills, California 92637
A hearing without appearance on AMENDED PETITION FOR THE DETERMINATION OF HEIRS OR DEVISEES OR BOTH, AND OF INTERESTS IN PROPERTY (title of pleading) for (brief description of relief requested) determination of ownership of real property legally described as A one-sixteenth (1/16) interest in and to all the oil, gas, and other minerals in and under and that may be produced from the fol-
lowing described lands situated in Weld County, State of Colorado: South One-Half (S/2) Section 2, Township 7 North, Range 59 West of the 6th P.M. (the “Property”) will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued:
Date: August 22, 2024 Time: 8:00 AM Courtroom or Division: 1 Address: 915 10th Street Greeley, CO 80632
*****IMPORTANT NOTICE*****
Any interested person wishing to object to the requested action set forth in the petition must file a written objection with the court on or before the hearing and must furnish a copy of the objection to the person requesting the court order. JDF 722 (Objection form) is available on the Colorado Judicial Branch website (www.courts.state.co.us). If no objection is filed, the court may take action on the petition without further notice or hearing. If any objection is filed, the objecting party must, within 14 days after filing the objection, contact the court to set the objection for an appearance hearing. Failure to timely set the objection for an appearance hearing as required will result in further action as the court deems appropriate.
Legal Notice No. FLP1063
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Fort Lupton Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Vincent Brian Botsko, a.k.a. Vincent B. Botsko, a.k.a. Vincent Botsko, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30319
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Weld County, Colorado on or before November 4, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Christine T. Skudlarek
Personal Representative c/o Charlotte R. Landvik, Esq. Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti LLP 1712 Pearl St Boulder, CO 80302
Legal Notice No. FLP1059
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024 Publisher: Fort Lupton Press
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MAYNARD W. NICHOLS, Deceased Case Number: 24PR30310
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Weld County, Colorado on or before Monday, October 28, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Ronald F. Nichols, Personal Representative Patrick A. Schilken, P.C. 7936 E. Arapahoe Court #2800 Centennial, CO 80112
Legal Notice No. FLP1057
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024 Publisher: Fort Lupton Press
Name Changes
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 5, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Weld County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Unknown Gonser be changed to Abigail Irene Gonser Case No.: 24 C 631
By: Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. FLP1060
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Fort Lupton Press ###
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Dr. Maggie Baldwin, the state veterinarian, said Colorado agriculture and health officials are working closely with dairies to identify cases of the virus and to try to prevent its spread.
“This is just a virus that likes to hang around,” she said. “It’s really hard to mitigate once it’s in a sustained population. … I think if we all implement really strong biosecurity we absolutely can prevent the spread, but it’s in a really close geographic region.”
Colorado’s nation-leading numbers
Colorado’s recent cases far exceed those in any other state — Iowa and Idaho are the only other states to record double-digit case totals in the past month, with 12 and 10, respectively.
Colorado’s case total since bird flu was first identified in dairy cattle this spring places the state second nationally, behind only Idaho and one ahead of Michigan. But Colorado ranks far lower in dairy production than those states — the state was 13th in the country for milk production in 2023, according to federal data.
There are slightly more than 100 dairy herds in Colorado, meaning the bird flu outbreak has now hit one-quarter of all herds in the state.
On a per-cow basis, Colorado’s outbreak is roughly three times worse than Idaho’s, which has approximately 667,000 dairy cattle compared with 201,000 in Colorado.
Baldwin suggested that Colorado’s efforts at disease detection may be reflected in the state’s high
numbers. She said the state has put in a lot of work getting information to dairy producers, as well as industry associations and veterinarians.
“We’re trying to really encourage early diagnostics, early reporting and really good symptom monitoring,” she said, “and I think the relationships that we’ve established in the state have allowed for producers to feel like they can come to us when they have a problem.”
Baldwin said most cattle that are infected with bird flu are recovering from the disease — though she doesn’t have exact numbers, she has not heard reports of unusual mortality rates. But farmers are suffering from lost production during infection periods, and she said some cattle may not return to full milk production.
“The more that we’re seeing our producers be affected by this, I think the more seriously they’re taking it and saying, ‘We really want to do what we can to stop this and to be good neighbors,’” Baldwin said.
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How bird flu is spreading Bird flu, as the name suggests, is not something that usually infects cattle, and the initial “spillover” infections were believed to have been caused by wild birds hanging around dairy farms in the Texas panhandle. Its subsequent spread to dozens of herds in at least 12 states was initially blamed on the movement of cows from farm to farm. Federal agriculture officials clamped down on this movement by requiring animals moving across state lines to be tested.
But, as the outbreak has persisted, a more complicated picture of spread has emerged.
Baldwin said some of the affected cattle in Colorado are in what are known as “closed herds” — meaning there is no movement of cattle in and out, making it impossible for the virus to have spread to that herd through the introduction of an infected cow. U.S. agriculture officials found something similar with several herds in Michigan.
OUTBREAK
Focus has now turned to the potential for what is called fomite transmission, in which the virus hitches a ride on an inanimate object. In this case, workers or veterinarians moving between herds could inadvertently be carrying the virus on their clothing or on equipment as they travel from farm to farm.
Baldwin said the state is working with dairy operators on detailed biosecurity plans for their dairies. is includes lots of personal protective equipment — not just masks, goggles and face shields for workers, but also booties and coveralls that can be thrown away before leaving a farm. It also includes plans for cleaning vehicle tires or other pieces of equipment leaving the dairy.
Hundreds of people monitored
No human cases of bird u arising from exposure to infected cattle have been identi ed in Colorado. But state and local health o cials have monitored hundreds of dairy workers after possible exposure to the virus.
Following federal guidance, the state is only testing people who have u-like symptoms. Scott Bookman, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s senior director for public health readiness and response, said the state has tested fewer than a dozen people. All those tests have come back negative.
Given that only three people nationally have tested positive for a case of bird u believed to have come from exposure to infected dairy cattle — one in Texas and two in Michigan, all of whom had minor symptoms — Bookman defended the state’s testing approach.
“ ere just isn’t any reason on any
evidence at this point to be doing any broader type of asymptomatic testing,” he said.
Elizabeth Carlton, an epidemiologist at the Colorado School of Public Health, agreed that the risk to the general public right now is low. Systems designed to detect upticks in u infections through hospital data and wastewater testing have not sounded any alarms. Pasteurized milk — what is sold in grocery stores — is safe to drink, though raw milk may not be.
“Where we need to ramp up the level of concern in the population is when we see those dairy farm workers get infected and spread it to their families,” she said.
Still, she said, now is the time for public health agencies to make sure their testing and disease-monitoring systems are running smoothly, so that they can detect if the current bird u outbreaks in livestock evolve into a threat to humans.
“As a general person right now, I don’t think the level of concern should be that high,” she said. “But for public health, for people working in the eld of infectious disease, this is exactly what we need to be working on right now.” is story was printed through a news sharing agreement with e Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned nonpro t based in Denver that covers the state.
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Cows exit the milking stalls of a dairy near Fort Morgan on June 17, 2021.
