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DENVER - Today, Gov. Polis ordered flags lowered to half staff on all public buildings statewide from sunrise to sunset on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, to honor the passing of Assistant Chief Troy Jackson.
Chief Jackson passed peacefully on Dec. 16, 2019 after a battle with adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare job-related terminal cancer. He was hired as a Firefighter in 1990 and went on to have an career in the fire service, promoting to Engineer in 1995; Lieutenant in 1997; Captain in 2005; Training Bureau Chief in 2015; and finally, to the rank of Assistant Chief of Operations in 2016. Chief Jackson stepped down in August of 2019 due to health reasons.
Chief Jackson is survived by his wife Lori, daughter Carley, son Covey and daughter-in-law Courtney.
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Suncor to Conduct Live Fire Training at Commerce City Refinery
Notice: Suncor will conduct live fire training bi-weekly through Dec. 13 beginning Thursday, Oct. 18. During the training there will likely be large flames and thick smoke produced. In the event of an actual emergency, all ERT training will cease and proper alarms will be sounded. If you have any questions, contact Clint Lawton, 303.227.6195, or Jeff Osetek, 303.286.5758 or 303.656.5883.
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Pumpkin Nights - Oct 17-Nov. 4
Pumpkin Nights, an outdoor, interactive Halloween experience featuring 3,000 hand-carved synthetic and real pumpkins with light displays and decor, will be launching for the first time in Denver at Riverdale Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton, from Wednesday, Oct. 17, through Sunday, Nov. 4, 5:30-10:30 p.m. (excluding Halloween). Purchase your tickets today.
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Senior Action Event at HSC - Oct. 25
Please join us for Adams County’s Senior Action Event, which provides direct access and assistance in applying to programs targeted at seniors, on Thursday, Oct. 25, 1-4 p.m., at the Human Services Center, Room Apple B. Attendees will work with program representatives from PEAK and others, including cash assistance programs, to learn more and to receive assistance in filling out the appropriate paperwork. Additional resources for seniors during this event include navigating transportation systems, adult day services, Meals On Wheels, vision loss adaptation, and home care options.
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Railroad Construction Impacting Traffic Near Brighton This Week
All lanes on 144th Ave.at Highway 85 and the railroad tracks will be closed until approximately 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 10. All lanes on Bromley Rd. at the railroad crossing east of Highway 85 will be closed from 6 a.m. to approximately 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13. Detour route signs will direct traffic around all construction sites, but please plan to take alternate routes on these days to avoid delays.
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Animal Shelter Adoption Specials
Take advantage of two adoption specials happening at the Adams County Animal Shelter this week and next. Happening now through Sunday, Oct. 14, is a $10 cat special on cats six months and older. There will also be an Adopt a Shelter Dog Month special for 50% off dogs six months and older from Monday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Oct. 19. Visit the shelter today at 10705 Fulton St., Brighton, or call 720.523.7387 for more information.
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York Street On-Ramp Permanent Closure
As part of the design for the Central 70 Project, the York Street on-ramp to westbound I-70 will permanently close overnight on Oct. 14. Closure of this ramp allows construction crews to build the new Union Pacific Railroad Bridge and the final design of I-70. Motorists can use 46th Avenue to travel east to Steele Street/Vasquez Boulevard, turn left on Steele Street and access westbound I-70 from the Steele Street/Vasquez Boulevard on-ramp.
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Suncor to Conduct Live Fire Training at Commerce City Refinery
Notice: Suncor ERT will be conducting live fire training on Thursday, Oct. 4, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Suncor Fire Training Center. During the training there will likely be large flames and thick smoke produced. In the event of an actual emergency, we will cease all ERT training and proper alarms will be sounded. If you have any questions, contact Clint Lawton, 303.227.6195, or Jeff Osetek, 303.286.5758 or 303.656.5883.
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SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Colorado Small Businesses
Small nonfarm businesses in eight Colorado counties and neighboring counties in Nebraska are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Director Tanya N. Garfield of SBA’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by hail, high winds, rain and tornadoes in the following primary counties that occurred July 28-29, 2018.
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Master Gardener Spring 2019 Classes
The Colorado Master Gardener program in Adams County is accepting applications for Spring 2019 classes held on Fridays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., from Feb. 1-April 13. Email Cassey Anderson for an application or more information. Deadline to apply is Monday, Oct. 22.
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Mandy McCormick - 2019 Adams County Fair Lady-in-Waiting
Congratulations to the 2019 Adams County Fair Lady-in-Waiting, Mandy McCormick. This is our first sister-sister royalty, as Mandy's sister, Danielle McCormick, was the 2012 Adams County Fair Queen.
Congratulations to all who participated. It's going to be an exciting and full year ahead!
Pictured left to right: 2018 Fair Queen Lindsey Burleson, Mandy McCormick, and 2018 Lady-in-Waiting Racheal Lampo.