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Gov. Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Sergeant Major James Sartor

DENVER — Gov. Jared Polis today ordered the United States and Colorado flags be lowered to half-staff statewide on all public buildings from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, July 27, 2019, to honor Sergeant Major James Sartor. 

Sergeant Major Sartor died of injuries sustained from small arms fire on July 13, 2019 in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. He was assigned to A Company, 2nd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group, Fort Carson, Colorado. 

Services will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2019.

Adams County Fair July 31–Aug. 4

The Adams County Fair is right around the corner. Have you made your plans yet? Don’t miss out on a variety of great activities for all ages July 31-Aug. 4 at Riverdale Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton.

Adams County Fair ParadeSaturday, July 27

The Adams County Fair Parade is returning to Main Street in Historic Downtown Brighton on Saturday, July 27, 9:30 a.m.

United Power Grandstand Events

Wednesday, July 31

Suncor to Conduct Live Fire Training

Notice: Suncor ERT will conduct live fire training on Thursday, July 25, 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Suncor Fire Training Center. During the training there will likely be flames and 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.

Board of County Commissioners Creates Opportunity Zones Task Force to Spur New Investments in the Community

The federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 established the Opportunity Zones program with the goal of encouraging economic development in urban and rural areas that have not kept pace with the rest of the county’s growing economy. The program provides tax incentives for private investors to direct unrealized capital gains into funds dedicated to projects within these zones. To provide guidance and vision for the development of the nine zones within Adams County, the Board of Commissioners has created an Opportunity Zones Task Force.

2019 Master Gardener Classes

Colorado Master Gardener Fall 2019 Classes

The Colorado Master Gardener program in Adams County is accepting applications for fall 2019 classes. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-9 p.m., from Sept. 17–Nov. 21 at 6 Garden Center, Broomfield. Contact the Colorado State University Extension office in Adams County at 303.637.8100 or email Cassey Anderson for an application or more information. Application deadline is Monday, Aug. 19.

2019 Adams County Fair Grand Marshal

Chloe Weidenbach (née Plass), the first Adams County Fair Queen, will serve as the Grand Marshal at the 2019 Adams County Fair July 31 – Aug. 4. Weidenbach was crowned the Adams County Fair Queen in 1950 at the age of 16. Since then, she has been an advocate for the Adams County Fair royalty program and all the young women who continue to pass the torch.

Suncor to Conduct Live Fire & Fire Extinguisher Training

Notice: Suncor ERT will conduct live fire training on Thursday, July 11, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Suncor Fire Training Center. During the training there will likely be flames and 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.

In addition, Suncor will conduct fire extinguisher training on Friday, July 12, 1:30-2:30 p.m.