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Volume 6, No. 4
January 23, 2014
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Council OKs parks funding
By Lou Bromley for The Banner Funding for parks and openspace projects took the lead during the Brighton City Council meeting Tuesday, with each measure passing, 9-0. The Council approved a $33,000 mini-grant agreement with Great Outdoors Colorado to provide funds for the new Benedict Park Skate Spot, replacing an aging metal half pipe with an all-concrete, low-lying skate area with various jumps and features. The $33,000 GOCO share of the grant represents 55 percent of the cost. Brighton’s match of $27,000 represents 45 percent. Colorado Designscapes Inc. earned a contract not to exceed $100,065 for work on landscaping and cement work for the Skate Spot. Another $1,100 has been approved for Mile High youth Corps to complete the planting and landscaping. Parks and Recreation Director Gary Wardle said the Skate Spot should be completed by Memorial Day. The council also approved a resolution for a mini-grant not to exceed $5,000 for a new Veterans Memorial at Veterans Park off Colorado 7 at the South Platte River. Zane DeLuccie, a Boy Scout who is spearheading the project to honor all veterans of Brighton as his Eagle Scout project, showed a design that incorporates the existing monument – a boulder – into a larger additional monument with five sides, representing each branch
Brighton’s two newest fire engines are soaked Friday afternoon during a traditional “wetting ceremony” at the South Main Street fire station. The pumper truck, at center, is a 2013 model assigned to Station 53 (120th Avenue and Buckley Road) and the rebuilt ladder truck is stationed at Firehouse Road and Bromley Lane. At right, Engineer Mike Nekvasil explains the new features of the rebuilt ladder truck to Fire Board members Don Rowe Banner Press photos (pictured) and Frank Serafini.
Fire engines get a shower When the Brighton Fire Rescue District wants to celebrate new arrivals, it just adds water ... lots of water. On Friday, the department “initiated” one new truck and one that has been rebuilt from the chassis up after it was damaged in an accident last year. Fire Chief Mark Bodane, Lts. Mark Brasel and Gary Dawson and Engineer Mike Nekvasil reviewed the features of the new
trucks, a 2013 pumper with new safety and ergonomic features for the firefighters. The $480,000 2013 Boise Mobile Equipment engine on a Spartan chassis is equipped for a full range of emergencies, including fires, medical emergencies, and vehicle accidents. The typical life span of this type of engine is 15 years. Similar new features are built into the 2003 ladder truck (75-foot ladder) that
See Fire engines, Page 3
See Council, Page 3
Inside The Banner this week Old Brighton
A chance encounter leads Brightonians to reminisce about the way the city was ”back when...” – Page 2
‘Jack’ is back
Tom Clancy’s latest “Jack Ryan” thriller, Shadow Recruit is not just entertain-
ing, it’s also a plausible premise for a spy movie. – Page 6
Also:
Help Desk ............................ 2 Calendar ................................. 4 Movie ..................................... 5 Obituaries .......................... 6-7 Sports ..................................... 8
Don’t miss: District 27J Wellness Fair Saturday – Story on Page 6
Construction site caught in Broncomania. – Page 5
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Produce-growing classes planned
The Adams County CSU Extension office will offer three classes this spring for people interested in growing fruits and vegetables. Classes will be held in the meeting room at the Adams County Parks and Extension Building on the Adams County Fairgrounds 9755 Henderson Road. Classes are $10 per session or $20 for all three. Scholarships are available through Brighton Shares The Harvest. Contact Linda Young at lyoung_111@msn.com or 303-655-1550 for scholarship information. Registration is required for all of the classes. Space is limited, so register in advance. To register for any or all of the classes, contact: Eric Hammond, 303-6378016, ehammond@adcogov.org, or Sharon Moore, 303-6378101, smoore@adcogov.org. 1. Saturday, March 15, 10:30-12:30: Introduction to Vegetable Gardening The class will go over the fundamental steps to starting and maintaining a vegetable garden. Topics will include: Starting a garden, when to plant, when to water, and when to fertilize. 2. Saturday, March 29, 10:30-12:30: Intermediate Vegetable Gardening The class will expose the students to more advanced topics related to vegetable gardening. Topics will include: Soils and soil amendments, drip irrigation, season extending tactics and weed control. 3. Saturday, April 19, 10:30-12:30: Small Fruits Gowing small fruits can be one of the most rewarding and productive types of home food production. This class will cover the basics of backyard production of several different types of small fruits. Topics will include 3-4 short talks on growing different
small fruits such as grapes, raspberries and strawberries. Help Brighton Shares the Harvest raise money so it can continue to offer classes and programs to provide seeds, seedlings, and fruit trees to Brighton area gardeners: To order seeds from Botanical Interests, go to www.BrightonSharesTheHarvest .org, and click on the Botanical Interests banner to connect to its website. By using that link, Brighton Shares The Harvest will receive a rebate donation equal to 20 percent of your order, at no extra cost to you! Purchase a King Soopers Gift Card from BSTH. When you reload the card, King Soopers gives us a 5 percent rebate for the amount you load. Contact Young for more info: lyoung_111@msn.com.
CASA information session Feb. 5
Want to make a difference in the life of an abused or neglected child? Court Appointed Special Advocates of Adams and Broomfield Counties will show how during a CASA 101 information session 9-10:30 a.m., Feb. 5. The session will be held in the CASA Office on the first floor of the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive. CASA 101 will be an overview of the program. The nonprofit is looking for individuals who are interested in becoming CASA Volunteer Advocates. CASA recruits, trains and supports dedicated community volunteers who represent the best interests of abused and neglected children who are involved in the court system, through no fault of their own. For more information or to RSVP, visit www.casa17th.org or call Jackie Mascaro at 845641-0281.
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Brighton Banter
Guest commentary about our city
You know you’re an ‘old-timer’ when . . . By Lou Bromley
On Saturday, my husband, Ken, and I spent the day at an auction. It was a local business moving to a new location. Since the business was car-related, most of the items were, in my humble opinion, “guy toys.” There were more tools, saws, mufflers, car parts, and the like to keep a grin on the faces of all the men there. There also were a few (very few) women with their husbands looking at the few items we might find interesting. Because there were so few women present, it was quite natural for us to start talking together while our men watched the auction. One of the women I found myself chatting with was Mrs. Layne Thompson. She and I had graduated from Brighton High School the same year, in 1971, and knew a lot of the same people and places. She and her husband had moved back into the Brighton area after being gone for 30 years. She commented on how much everything had changed in the years they were gone. Which got me thinking: You can almost tell how long a person has been in Brighton by the names of the places in town they remember. Remember the Kar-Vu drive-in north of town? Saturday nights my parents and several of their friends would load all the kids in the cars, pack a picnic dinner and watch a double feature. My parents always parked sideby-side with their friends so they could talk to each other from the cars. Before the movies, if you were old enough, you could play on the playground in front of the huge screen until it got dark. Going to the snack bar was always exciting, no trouble getting there, but try to find your car on the way back. If for some reason the movie film broke, that was a great excuse to honk your car horn and flash your headlights. How about Zesto, the little hamburger stand on South 11th Avenue and Bridge Street, where for a quarter you could get a small hamburger on the way home from school? The other hamburger stand in town was the A&W on Fourth, across the street
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and a half-block north of the new city hall building. Root beer and ice cream were purchased from a “window” facing the sidewalk. One of the highlights of summer was Dad buying a gallon of root beer in a glass gallon jug. Back then you made a deposit on a glass jug and A&W refilled it whenever you went back. Nothing is as good as root beer straight from the tap; root beer in cans just can’t compete with the flavor. Downtown there was Woolworth’s, with a real snack counter where you could get sundaes and real cherry Coke. Other fun places were the Ben Franklin five and dime for all kinds of dry goods and toys and Friedman’s Groceries. Along with groceries they passed out Gold Bond stamps. My Mother and all her friends collected them and redeemed them for gifts. As a child I loved looking threw the Gold Bond catalogs. If you were looking for clothes there was J.C. Penney, Wall’s clothing and the Ladies’ Toggery. It was not unusual to spend the entire day shopping downtown Brighton on a Saturday. In those days all business in town were closed on Sundays. Although I don’t remember exactly where, I do remember a gas station on about Ninth and Bridge Street, where Dad got gas at a Texaco station. The service station man would come out, pump the gas and wash the windows while talking to Dad and give
The Kar-Vu drive-in.
us kids suckers. Sometimes they also had a promotion and handed out gifts with every fillup. At that time all stations provided that service. I remember the first time I had to pump my own gas. Wow, was I worried. I didn’t know how to work the pump and was afraid I would spray gas everywhere. I can remember the fairgrounds being on Fourth Avenue, right where the City Hall building is today. I went to my first carnival there and rode a Ferris wheel for the first time. I went to elementary school, first in the old North Elementary building, then to South Elementary in the old building there, too. Both of the original school buildings have been torn down and replaced with new buildings. Sad to think they are gone. Brighton has changed a lot in my lifetime: Bromley Lane was a two-lane road at the south end of town, while Weld County Road was the north end of town. By end of town I mean NO businesses past those two roads, just the start of the farmland. Brighton Road was the west boundary and approximately 23rd Avenue was the east end of town, as I recall. Brighton has changed a lot in my lifetime, mostly for the good. It still has a small-town feel to it with a slower pace than Denver. But I miss knowing that, whenever you were in town you could count on meeting some of your neighbors to visit with. Today it’s not as likely you’ll meet your neighbors in town. You can tell us “Brighton old-timers” by the way we give directions: “Well, you go down Bridge Street past United Lumber until you get to where First Bank of Brighton was, turn left on Main Street past where the police station use to be, and head south until you reach Ling Ford Motors on south Main….”
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Scout plans new veteran memorial Councll, from Page 1
of the military. The scout said he was inspired to undertake the project because his older brother – his hero – joined the military when Zane was 9 years old, and he wanted to honor his brother’s service to the country. DeLuccie cut the cost of the project from $42,000 to $9,000 through pledges and donations. The city will match with another $2,000. The scout’s mother, Veronica DeLuccie, also was introduced to council. Another resolution approved Tuesday will lead to a request for a passive open-space grant from Adams County Open Space for $417,300. That grant will fund landscaping and infrastructure for the BromleyHishinuma Historic Farm project at Bromley Lane near 17th Avenue. Wardle said that money would go toward the electrical and gas needs, as well as landscaping along the driveway leading to the house and barn. Plazas also will be created between the house and barn along with the surrounding gardens and lawn. A committee plans to research the original landscape to try to match the landscaping as close as possible. The city also will submit an application to Adams County Open Space for a grant not to exceed $204,000 to pay a portion of the purchase price for the Pleasant Plains Schoolhouse and the one-acre parcel on which it lies. Brighton Historic Preservation Historian Pat Reither spoke at the meeting about the historic value and beauty of the building, near 144th Avenue and Potomac. The council recognized members of the Festival of Lights committee – Gary Montoya, Susie O’Connor and David Gallegos, who coordinated almost 300 volunteers for the 18th annual event in December, an event that Montoya said was almost problem-free. Montoya said there were 75 entries in the parade and 80 performers in this year’s festival. He also expressed thanks for the support of the Street and Parks employees for their hard work, making the event a huge success.
Human Resources Director Karen Surine introduced new employee Josh Garcia as the new Armory technical director. She mentioned his experiences in this field and that he is bringing new ideas to the job. Garcia said he is looking forward to working with the city. The council approved Mayor Dick McLean’s assignments of council members as representatives and alternates for boards and commissions for the coming year and City Clerk Natalie Hoel performed an en masse swearing in ceremony for the council. Members of the public at the meeting included, Jose Lugo a resident of Weld County, just outside the city limits, with concerns about a hydraulic fracturing well being drilled near his home. He expressed concern about increased traffic, noise, water contamination and decrease in property values. He also raised a concern about health issues and lack of response by Synergy Resources Corp. Because he has a Brighton address he said he had hoped the city could help with his concerns. McLean recommended he contact Weld County for assistance, but City Manager Manuel Esquibel added that he was aware of concerns about water contamination possibilities and he and Assistant City Manager Marv Falconburg were watching closely. Dave Swanson, a 28-year resident of Brighton and president of the Brighton Bee Club, asked the council whether there is a ban on keeping bees within the city limits. Swanson said he would like to see residents able to have hives within city limits. Swanson said the bee club has been active in Brighton for four years. He also suggested the possibility of having a beehive on the Bromley-Hishinuma farm as part of the living farm, adding he is positive bees were commonly kept during the early days. Economic Development Director Robert Smith provided a job progress report, stating that in 2012 there were 16,740 jobs gained in Brighton; and 19,314 in 2013, a significant growth.
Double bill plays Armory
Two new local music acts took the Armory Stage in a concert to promote them as artists on a new Denverarea recording company, Elle Records. Pop singersongwriter Sydney Rose, of Longmont led the show, performing with three dancers and engaging the crowd onstage and on a stage runway. She followed her set with a couple of duets with Kevin Joseph, guitarist and lead singer for Playing the Saint, a Henderson-based alt-rock quartet that completed the concert with its own set. This weekend the Armory will host a salsa concert, featuring Quemando, and dance lessons, beginning at 8:30 p.m. Saturday. Banner Press photos
Rebuilding extends truck life Fire engines, from Page 1
was damaged last year in an accident while stopped on a call. The truck sustained damage to the rear and, as a result, to its working parts throughout. The district determined that the cost to rebuild the truck from the (intact) chassis and bring it up to current standards would cost about $280,000. Replacement would have cost more than $1 mil-
lion, Bodane said. The ladder includes air tanks that will allow a firefighter at the top of the ladder to connect his or her mask to the unit, making safety at a fire scene also convenient. Rescue tools were moved from a rear compartment to a fortified steel front bumper, providing more hose storage in the back. The pump, cracked in the accident, also was replaced. A foam fire deterrent sys-
tem also is included in the rebuilt truck. A more cosmetic change in the truck is that the roll-up doors were repainted red, instead of silver. A new lettering style also identifies the trucks as Brighton Fire Rescue vehicles. The ladder truck, rebuilt and retooled by Super Vacuum Manufacturing in Fort Collins, is expected to last 10 more years as a result of the refurbishment.
Raiload work will close two crossings Streets and Fleet Director Joe Smith announced that the Union Pacific Railroad plans to work on train signals at four crossings in Brighton early next week. He said the railroad wanted to completely close the crossings at Bush, Egbert, Jessup and Longspeak streets for two days. After some discussion, he said it was decided two crossings Bush and Egbert would be
closed from 8 a.m. Monday until noon Tuesday. Flagmen will be used on Jessup and Longspeak so traffic can continue to move through those intersections. Smith and the mayor agreed that the railroad needs to provide at least two weeks’ notice before the railroad starts work in the future, allowing Brighton employees time to deal with trafficrelated issues.
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Word on the street Question: Have you been able to keep your New Year’s Resolution and what was it? – By Elena Guerrero Townsend (Asked at Platte River Medical Clinic)
Today
The week ahead
Okole Maluna, Eagle View Adult Center trip, 10 a.m.; Experience Hawaiian and Pacific cuisine in Windsor. Island-born chef Andy Higa blends traditional dishes with new-age fusion. $4 plus meal ($10+), deadline was Jan. 21
Free blood-pressure Screening, Eagle View Adult Center, 10:30-11:30 a.m.; performed by Brighton Firefighters Yoga, Platte Valley Medical Center Conference Center, 12:15-12:50 p.m.; $6 drop-in rate; certified instructor. Bring your mat, info 303-498-1840.
“No, my husband and I were not supposed to eat out for a month. We've gone out to eat a couple of time.” – Gaby Rodriguez
Pilates Mat Class, Platte Valley Medical Center Conference Center, 5:15-6 p.m.; increase strength, tone, flexibility, stamina, overall fitness and health, taught by licensed physical therapist and certified Pilates instructor, $9 per class, 303-4981840
“Well, I was going to pack a lunch for work every day, but I haven't got started yet. I need to make it to the grocery store.” – Darlene Kashuba
The Studio Guided Tour, Anythink Brighton, 7-8 p.m.; Get a hands-on look at The Studio makerspace and creation lab. Learn how the 3-D printer can be used for design and get a feel for the equipment. Tour will cover 3-D image creation, 3-D printing, Makey Makey, Arduino, and play with computer guts as time permits. Online registration suggested Bingo at the VFW, 6 p.m.,161 N. Main St. Progressive last game.
Friday
It’s Beer Can Appreciation Day and Compliment Day
Saturday
Bonfils Blood Drive, 27J Health and Wellness Fair, Prairie View Middle School, 12915 E. 120th, Henderson, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
27J Wellness Fair, Prairie View Middle School, 9 a.m.-noon; interactive health education, booths, cooking demonstrations, fun; also Bonfils Blood Drive onsite; free, see story on Page 6
“I want to help stop bullying. I haven't had to do that yet.” – Gage Davis
Guided Bird Walk, Barr Lake State Park, 9 a.m.; grab your field guide and binoculars (or borrow a set from the park) and enjoy a morning of birding, all adult ability levels, 303-659-6005
“Yes, I said I was going to work out more and get fit. I now work out three times a week. I feel great..” – Julie Sosa
BHS boys’ basketball at Hinkley, 7 p.m. Wednesday: PVHS boys’ basketball vs. Aurora Central, 7 p.m. Scores: Boys’ Basketball – PVHS 55, Douglas County 53 Horizon 73, BHS 61 PVHS 52, Thornton 41 PVHS 66, Hinkley 58 Northglenn 63, BHS 51 Aurora Central 50, BHS 39 Girls’ Basketball – BHS 52, Northglenn 17 PVHS 83, Thornton 14 PVHS 37, Hinkley 26 BHS 58, Aurora Central 29
Events at the Armory Salsa Night featuring Colorado's HOTTEST Salsa band, Quemando, 8:30 p.m. Jan. 25; Also be ready for free salsa dance lessons. Tickets $7 online, $10 at the door, order online at brightonarmory.org Images of Ziebice, A pictorial trip to Sister City Ziebice, Poland. Awardwinning photographer and Ziebice resident Sanislaw Popardowski’s photo essay. View the architecture, nature, city life and landscape of 750-year-old city. Exhibit runs through Feb. 17.
Shrek The Musical, Prairie Playhouse production, 7 p.m. on Feb. 7, 8, 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22, 3 p.m. on Feb. 8 and 22. $10 online, $15 at the door, $7 online $8 at the door for children 12 and under.
Monday
Toddler Tales, Anythink Brighton, 9:3010:15 a.m.; stories, songs and finger plays geared just for toddlers, then have a few minutes of social time with the other caregivers while the children play with toys. For kids ages 2-3. RSVP online
Music and Movement, Anythink Brighton, 10:30-11 a.m.; Sing, dance, and learn how to play some basic instruments. For kids ages 2-6. RSVP online
Basic Computers 2, Anythink Brighton, 10-11:30 a.m.; Sign up for an email address and start learning the basics of using the Internet, use search engine, add favorites and use tabs, portable memory and other hardware. Online registration suggested Low-vision Group, Eagle View Adult Center, 1-2 p.m., coping with vision loss, for seniors 55-plus with visual impairments, support, information, drop in, free
Tuesday
Ice Fishing Seminar, Barr Lake State Park, 10 a.m.; presented by Tightline Outdoors, expert guide Matt Mascarenas will take you out on the ice to show techniques for catching fish ranging from perch to walleye.
Salsa Night featuring Quemando, Armory, 300 Strong St., 8:30 p.m., evening includes free Salsa dance lessons, $7 online at www.brighton armory.org, $10 at the door.
Pilates Mat Class, Platte Valley Medical Center Conference Center, 5:45-6:30 p.m.; increase strength, tone, flexibility, stamina, overall fitness and health, taught by licensed physical therapist and certified Pilates instructor, $9 per class, 303-498-1840
Cancer Support Group, Platte Valley Medical Center, 11 a.m.-noon; for cancer patients and their families, hosted in the Oncology Clinic, suite 270, refreshments, RSVP 303-498-2200
Today is Spouse’s Day
Friday: PVHS girls’ basketball vs. Westminster, 7 p.m. BHS girls’ basketball at Gateway, 7 p.m. BHS girls’ swimming vs. Hinkley, 4:30 p.m. BHS boys’ basketball vs. Gateway, 7 p.m. Saturday: PVHS wrestling at Northglenn, 8 a.m. BHS wrestling at Centaurus, TBD Monday: BHS boys’ vs. Smokey Hill, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday: PVHS girls’ basketball at Aurora Central, 7 p.m. BHS girls’ basketball vs. Hinkley, 7 p.m.
p.m.
Ping Pong at Ace, Eagle View Adult Center trip, 1:15 p.m.; an afternoon of ping pong in Denver; two hours on three tables, participants will rotate play. A great feature of Ace is NO chasing balls as they have ball retrievers for that. Snacks and drinks available. $11 plus food, deadline Jan. 24
Sunday
Prep sports this week
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Yoga, Platte Valley Medical Center Conference Center, 4:45-5:20 p.m.; $6 dropin rate; certified instructor. Bring your mat, 303-498-1840.
The Studio: Clutch, Anythink Brighton, 6:30-8 p.m.; Sew a gorgeous clutch or
media pouch with decorator fabric. For adults. Supplies provided. RSVP online
Wednesday
National Renewal Energy Laboratory, Eagle View Adult Center trip, 9:15 a.m.; the NREL in Golden is home to worldrenowned energy experts and is a launch pad for energy innovations. The lab researches and develops technology for powering buildings and fueling transportation. Lunch after at the Yard House in Lakewood, $4 plus meal ($11+), deadline Jan. 24
Baby Bounce, Anythink Brighton, 9:3010:15 a.m.; songs, rhymes and stories for babies and their caregivers. For ages birth-23 months. RSVP online
The Studio: Hearts and Flowers, Anythink Brighton, 10-11:30 a.m.; Sew decorative hearts or flowers for cards or accessories. For adults. Supplies provided. RSVP online Primetime for Preschoolers, Anythink Brighton, 10:30-11 a.m.; stories, finger plays, songs and other fun activities just for preschoolers. For ages 3-5. RSVP online
Cribbage Tournament, Eagle View Adult Center, 12:30 p.m.; prizes, refreshments; $4 After-School Get Together: Pom Pom Aliens, Anythink Brighton, 2:30-4:30 p.m.; Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It’s pom pom aliens invading Earth! For students in grades K-5. Clothespin Dolls, Anythink Brighton, 2:30 p.m.; Experiment with a fun and classic craft and create a special new toy to share as a gift. Grades 6-12.
Thursday
Readers Theatre Performance, Eagle View Adult Center, 11 a.m.; free
Yoga, Platte Valley Medical Center Conference Center, 12:15-12:50 p.m.; $6 drop-in rate; certified instructor. Bring your mat, info 303-498-1840.
Bunco, Eagle View Adult Center, 1:153:45 p.m.; Bunco is an easy game, learn it in 5 minutes; fun, refreshments, prizes, $4, deadline Tuesday before Pilates Mat Class, Platte Valley Medical Center Conference Center, 5:15-6 p.m.; increase strength, tone, flexibility, stamina, overall fitness and health, taught by licensed physical therapist and certified Pilates instructor, $9 per class, 303-4981840 Exploring eBay, Anythink Brighton, 7-8 p.m.; eBay is a great site to find and sell used and new items. Learn how to create an account, post items and bid on available items, about Paypal and how to use eBay safely. Online registration suggested
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Lunch menus for Eagle Ridge Adult Center
Menus for the week of Jan. 27. Monday: Turkey meatball sub on a hoagie roll broccoli peanut salad apple fat-free milk Tuesday: Greek lemon chicken soup with wheat crackers Mediterranean chicken sandwich on flat bread
lettuce/tomato garnish orange fat-free milk Wednesday: Meatloaf with barbecue glaze scalloped potatoes green peas with mushrooms biscuit with margarine, fruit cocktail fat-free milk Thursday: Chinese
Heritage Day – Szechuan chicken and fried brown rice and spinach Mandarin salad with lite vinaigrette dressing, wheat bread with margarine, fresh pear, fat-free milk Friday potluck: Bring food to share 11:30 p.m., free. Afternoon dance with music by Tom Yook, 1:20-3:30 p.m., $4.
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Movies Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit By Michael Miller
Abby Wright and Michael Miller review new movies regularly for The Banner.
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At AMC Theaters in Brighton Pavilions Writers: Adam Kozad, David Koep, Tom Clancy Director: Kenneth Branagh Starring: Chris Pine, Kevin Kostner, Kenneth Branagh Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller Rating: PG-13 for “sequences of violence and intense action, and brief language.” Run time: 1 hour, 45 minutes. Michael’s grade: 4 of 5
New ‘Ryan’ thriller offers credible tale
This is the fifth installment of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan movies. All the previous four have been worthwhile and entertaining. Notably, Clancy wrote neither a based-upon book nor the screenplay for the most recent Ryan installment. And as that series goes, Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit is one of the better ones. The film is supposed to be a precursor to the Ryan character and, as such, we begin with Ryan as a student in London working on his doctoral degree. He sees the 9/11 tragedy on television which summons the patriot in him to interrupt his education and join the Marines. He is involved in an attack, which he heroically handles but suffers a life-threatening injury. He convalesces at Walter Reed Army Hospital and attracts attention from a Naval Commander with ties to the CIA. This film has a great premise. It is very much believable and true to life. Ryan is persuaded to finish an education in finance, take a position on Wall Street, and hunt for suspicious money transactions that might have terrorist links. Jack finds one … well … many of them. Curiously, they are rooted in Moscow, and Ryan is dispatched there quickly as an auditor to go over the books. After a rather wet welcome at his hotel, the Russian businessman Ryan meets advises him that all the properties material to the audit have been sold off. The CIA can’t
audit what the Russians don’t have. Instead, they decide to bug his office. It would be errant of this review to divulge what is discovered from listening in on Russian business enterprise conversations, but it is safe to tell you that the Chinese are involved, or perhaps affected would be the better choice of words. Once the final twist is learned, you might wonder to yourself why something like that hasn’t actually happened or, worse yet, will happen. The opening is not enthralling, certainly won’t grab you, and you won’t find yourself on the edge of your seat at any point during the movie. However, the plot and the film’s overall pace will keep you interested as the movie constantly builds tempo, but it never reaches a point that would give your pulse rate a pause. The acting is exemplary. Particularly noteworthy is Kenneth Branagh, who also directed. He is very convincing, but we have come to expect that from him. Branagh is far from a new kid on the block in the film industry, but his directing style would appear to be oldschool, very good to see. Although this movie had multiple opportunities to play up allegory, to its credit it sidestepped such silliness. Also credible, is the absence of obvious CGI which tends to wreck most films these days. Instead, we have a movie that tells a good story, is well done, and keeps its audience’s interest.
Classical symptom of Broncomania
This stylized statue of a Greek goddess outside the field offices of T-Bone Construction – on the edge of the Transwest headquarters job site off Bromley Road, turned orange and blue before the NFL American Conference playoffs. In October it was pink, for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, according to Project Banner Press photo Manager Brian Gross.
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January 23, 2014
Wellness Fair can benefit the entire family By Evelyn Wiant for The Banner A family visit to the seventh annual School District 27J Wellness Fair can be more effective in changing an adult’s life than that parent’s New Year’s resolution. Although the fair is geared toward students, the district welcomes parents, guardians and family members to attend the fair. “Children are influential in changing parent behavior,” said Katie Lopez, Nutrition Services supervisor for 27J. “We are hoping that students go home excited about making healthy changes, and get their fami-
lies involved in the process.” The 27J Wellness Fair is 9 a.m. to noon Saturday and is free. As in recent years, the fair is at Prairie View Middle School, 12915 E. 120th Ave., Henderson. In addition to the fair, a Bonfils Blood Drive is scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon. Preregistration for the blood drive is not necessary this year, the drive will accept walk-ins. Informational booths will offer interactive health education on a variety of topics, such as backpack safety and the importance of being physically active. This year, the
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Carl Craigle of Platte Valley Ambulance Service instructs Wellness Fair participants in chest compression. Banner Press file photo
fair will offer information on dental health, vision testing sponsored by the Lions Club, and Tri-County Health will again bring its lead-testing machine. From toys to cooking utensils, the machine can ease your concerns and tell you whether your items contain dangerous levels of lead. Platte Valley Medical Center’s physical therapy team will attend, with information on healthy exercise. Several youth activities groups are represented each year at the Wellness Fair.
Brighton Youth Baseball, some soccer clubs, karate dojos and dance studios will hand out information. The Brighton Police Department will set up an agility obstacle course. “It’s supposed to be similar to the one that is used for the PD’s physical tests,” Lopez said. “Except, of course, it will be scaled down for the kids.” The fair also will have an inflatable obstacle course, sponsored by 27J. There will be cooking
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Esther DeCrescentis
Esther DeCrescentis, 76, died Jan. 19. She was born in Trinidad, the 11th of 15 children to Angelo and Bertha Blasi. Esther attended Trinidad Junior College and graduated from Adams State College in Alamosa to
become a schoolteacher. She taught in Trinidad-area schools before moving to Westminster where she taught school and met Louis DeCrescentis. They were married in 1963. They moved to Brighton in 1970 where they raised two children, Gina DeCrescentis and Joe (Ruth). Esther enjoyed cooking, gardening, crafts and reading. She was active in Henderson Elementary Parent Teacher Association and in St. Augustine Church serving as
demonstrations so parents and children can learn how to become healthy in the kitchen. “We are hoping this year to be able to get a ‘black lung’ demonstration, to talk about the risks from smoking,” Lopez said. Rounding out the day’s activities are some freebies and giveaways. Each year, the fair is organized and staffed by the 27J Student Wellness Advisory Council, a group of district employees who volunteer their time to the cause. “Our goal is to raise health awareness,” Lopez said. “Making good choices as a child leads to lifelong healthy habits in adulthood. You’re never too young to make healthy choices.” If you represent a youth organization or health service and would like a last-minute chance to become involved in student wellness, contact Lopez at 303-655-2863 or klopez@sd27j.org. All services and demonstrations are free, donated by the health, nutrition and fitness experts of the local community.
Eucharistic minister and helping clean the church. Esther enjoyed traveling to Trinidad to visit family and share very traditional holiday festivities. Survivors include her husband, Louis; daughter Gina and son Joe (Ruth); and granddaughter Emma DeCrescentis. Visitation 4-5 p.m. Sunday, followed by rosary at 5 p.m. Sunday, both at Olinger Highland, 102nd and Grant. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday at St. Augustine Catholic Church.
Sportswomen honor Fuller Brighton High School and Colorado State University graduate Breann Fuller will be one of 51 female athletes to be honored March 9 as Sportswomen of Colorado. The organization will celebrate its 40th anniversary at the the ceremony in the Hyatt Regency Tech Center in Denver. Fuller capped her career at CSU by setting the school records in the 100- and 200meter backstroke, qualifying for the NCAA meet in each race. She was part of four school records in her time as a Ram.
In 2013 she won the Mencimer Memorial Award – CSU’s Most Outstanding Female Scholar Athlete and the Mountain West Conference Recognition Award. Fuller lives in San Diego and works for SwimLabs, an innovative swim school and a triathlon training center in Encinitas, Calif.. The 2008 BHS graduate was known for her records in the 100 backstroke, 100 freestyle and relays. She also won Class 5A state in the 100 backstroke her junior and senior years.
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Obituaries/funeral notices Andrew Horiuchi
Andrew Horiuchi, 66, of Thornton, died Jan. 18. He was born in Denver to Sakiye and Keiji Horiuchi. Andy graduated from Brighton High School in 1965 and received a bachelor’s degree in social sciences from Colorado State College in 1969. He was inducted into the Army in 1969 and was honorably discharged in 1971. He married Cynthia Urano on June 23, 1972. Andy obtained two master’s degrees from the University of Northern Colorado, in 1972 and 1976, in special education for the physically handicapped and teaching emotionally and socially disturbed children. He was a special education teacher for 35 years in the Denver Public School District, enriching the lives of disabled children. Andy received the Denver Teacher’s Award in 1996 for his unwavering commitment to education. He was a dedicated father, dog lover, and Broncos fan; he dedicated his life to supporting all those around him. Survivors include his wife, Cindy Horiuchi; children Aaron (Kallie) Horiuchi and Kimberly (Matt) HoriuchiJones; brothers Eiji (Fumiko) and Gene Horiuchi, and his sister Setsu (Gary) Yoshida. Funeral services, 11 a.m. today at the Denver Buddhist Temple, 1947 Lawrence St., Denver. Tabor-Rice Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Lee E. Philpott
Lee E. Philpott, 75, of Fort Lupton, died Jan. 17 in Fort Lupton. He was born in Denver to Orville L. and Ila M. (Wayt) Philpott. Survivors include his wife, Joan; daughters Terry L. (Larry) McCorkle of Fort Lupton and Lesa A. (Michael) Waughop of Williamsburg, Iowa; son Rick (Renee) of Fort Lupton; brothers Bob of Brighton and Dean (Darlene) of Denver; sister Maxine (Charles) Sharrai of Freemont, Neb.; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Private services will be held at a later date. Tabor-Rice Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Paul E. Kasza Jr.
Paul E. Kasza Jr., 86, of Antonito died Jan. 16 in Arvada. He was born in Eads to Paul E. Kasza, Sr. and Gertrude I. (Partrey) Kasza. He graduated from Wiley High School. After high school he joined the Marines at the end of World War II. In 1961, he earned a bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University. He taught in Brighton School District 27J at
Vikan Middle School, Henderson and Northeast Elementary. Paul retired from teaching in 1987. He later worked for the U.S. Postal Service as a rural carrier in Antonito until his retirement in 2007. Paul loved his work. He loved football; the Broncos and the CSU Rams, his high school team was the state runner-up his senior year. Paul also played football at a junior college in La Junta. Survivors include his daughters Cathy (Graham) Mercer of Ann Arbor, Mich., Carol (Jim) Campbell of Fairbanks, Alaska, Paula (Steve) Fanelli of Aurora, and Peggy Kasza of Evergreen; son John (Denise) Kasza of Brighton; sister Berna Reyher of Rocky Ford; and brother Leonard Kasza of Toas, N.M.; 13 grandchildren and 7 greatgrandchildren. Services were Wednesday, including burial at Fort Logan National Cemetery. TaborRice Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Westin Lon Sulley
Westin Lon Sulley died Jan. 15 at Children's Hospital. He was born Dec. 30. Westin Lon is survived by his parents, Michael V. and Janet J. (Westover) Sulley; sibings Lance and Taylor Sulley; paternal grandparents Wanda and the late Lon Sulley; maternal grandparents Mike and Pam Westover and Cindy and Kit Kittinger; aunts and uncles, Paul and Jessica Sulley, Crystal and Travis Bydalek; cousins Cody and Courtney Bydalek. Visitation, 5-7 p.m. Friday, Olinger Crown Hill, 29th and Wadsworth. Funeral, 10 a.m. Saturday, Olinger Crown Hill Pavilion of Reflection. Interment and lunch reception to follow. Westin Lon will be laid to rest next to his paternal grandfather and namesake, Lon Sulley, at Olinger Crown Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Westin Lon Sulley Memorial Fund, Valley Bank and Trust, 30 N. Fourth Ave., Brighton, CO 80601, 303-659-5450.
Christie Tromp
Christie Lynn Tromp, 60, of Brighton, died Jan. 15. An open house in celebration of her life will be held at the
Colorado National Golf Club, 2700 Vista Parkway, Erie, 1-4 p.m. on Saturday. A time of sharing will begin at 3 p.m. Christie was born to Dale Arthur Mead and Mary Lou Miller in Sterling, Ill. She was an over-the-road truck driver for 22 years. Christie was a loving mother of three, she loved her children, and especially her granddaughter, more than anything. She was a sweet, gentle, happy spirit, touching the lives of everyone who was fortunate enough to know her. After a tough battle with cancer, she is finally at peace with the Lord. She was preceded in death by her father, Dale Arthur Mead. She is survived by her mother, Mary Lou Mead of Aledo, Ill.; sons Adam Pettenger of Lakewood and Kent Pettenger of Kersey; daughter Wendy (Bruce) Miller of Erie; brother Randy Mead of Aledo, Ill.; sister Karen Berg of Rock Falls, Ill., and grandchild Makenna Miller. Contribution: Susan G. Komen Foundation, 1895 S Franklin St., Denver, CO 80210 or ww5.komen.org. Share thoughts, memories and condolences at legacy.com/obituaries/
Rosario HerreraDeMonge
Rosario Herrera-DeMonge, 84, of Brighton, died Jan. 15 at her home. She was born in Chihuahua, Mexico, to Crisoforo and Tomasa (Villela) Herrera. Services were held earlier this week. Tabor-Rice funeral home was in charge of arrangements.
Mauricio Roberto Zingano
Master Mauricio Roberto Zingano died Jan. 13. He is survived by his wife Cathilee Zingano and son Brayden Matthew Mauricio Zingano. Proud founder of Zingano Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts of Broomfield and Brighton, he was an accomplished coach, athlete and mentor. Most important, he was a devoted husband, father and friend. Memorial service, 2 p.m. Saturday at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Share memories, stories, or condolences at HoranCares .com.
Beverly Blum
McCrory
Beverly “Bev” Blum McCrory, 65, beloved wife of Michael and loving mother to Caitlin and Rachael, died Jan. 14 at her home in Brighton. Bev was born to the late Woodrow Walker and Mary Landis Blum. She was sister to Patricia Dissett, Diana Crall, Debra Blum-Sizemore, and aunt to six nieces and nephews and 13 great nieces and nephews. To say Bev was an avid gardener is an understatement. She had the Midas touch, only it was to turn anything green. Bev and Mike were avid roadtrippers, crossing the country from Texas (numerous trips to both visit and move the girls), New Mexico, and Ohio to visit extended family and collect numerous antiques. Bev also had a love for historic houses; she and Mike together restored three Victorian-era houses in Denver and Brighton. Not only did Bev actually get her hands dirty managing repairs with Mike, she took care of the business side of things. Bev remained active taking care of the houses and gardens, even to her final weeks of life, still fighting and always hanging on to the attitude that she “did not invite this disease in so she was not going to be a good host.” Since the initial diagnosis of cancer in late August, Bev had survived two brain surgeries, 13 radiation treatments, and three rounds of chemotherapy; and was back walking two miles a day at the gym with Mike, a week after the first brain surgery. Bev always will be remembered for her infectious smile, her contagious laugh, and her generous spirit. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a contribution be made to University of
Colorado Hospital's Infusion Center Garden Fund. Please make checks payable to University of Colorado Hospital and place “In memory of Bev McCrory” in the memo line. Mail to University of Colorado Hospital Foundation, 12401 E. 17th Ave., Mail Stop F485, Aurora, CO 80045. Bev will be cremated and her ashes taken to Fairview Cemetery in Santa Fe, N.M., where her urn will be buried with Michael's parents and sister, and ultimately, Michael. Memorial service was held last week. Tabor-Rice Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Verna Mae Schumann
Verna Mae Schumann, 93, of Henderson died Jan. 14 in Thornton. She was born in Fort Morgan to William and Alice (Dorsett) Edgar. She graduated from Brighton High School. She married Henry Schumann in 1942 in Henderson. Together they raised five children: William, Ron, Don, Nina and Linda. Verna was a homemaker who also sold Avon for 30 years and participated in PTA and 4H with her rabbits. She was a member of the Old Timer Railroad Club. Survivors include her children, William Schumann, Ron (Nancy) Schumann, Don (Claudia) Schumann and Nina (Ray) Mueller; 14 grandchildren and numerous greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry, and her daughter, Linda Scott. Funeral service was at Henderson Community Church. Interment at Elmwood Cemetery. TaborRice Funeral Home handled arrangements.
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Baseball players look toward college By Michelle Boyer for The Banner Three Brighton High School baseball players last week signed national letters of intent to play college ball. Two of them have chosen to play for the same school. “These kids entered the program winning a state championship when playing on the C-team in the summer,” Coach Ray Garza said. “I see a great chance of them winning the title again this year as varsity players.” Caden Pratt and James Smith have been friends much of their lives and will travel to southern Colorado as teammates, battery mates, roommates and classmates at Trinidad State in the fall. Pratt is a catcher and has played competitive baseball for 10 years. When not playing sports, he enjoys playing the piano. He’s played the piano for seven years and passed the college piano exam.
Pratt has made first team all-conference and first team all-state academic. “I really liked Trinidad,” he said. “I visited the practices and felt like I fit in.” James Smith has played baseball since he was 6. He made second team all-conference as a shortstop his sophomore year and first team allconference as a pitcher his junior year. He had the best earn-run average in the state in 2013, pitching 30-plus innings. Smith said he chose Trinidad over other schools he was pursuing in California because Trinidad offered a scholarship and it just fit his situation. Both Pratt and Smith are undecided upon their academic majors. Pitcher and third baseman Brian Kelley signed with Western Nebraska College. Besides playing for the Bulldogs, Kelley also plays for Team Colorado. He’s
Brighton’s Caden Pratt, left, James Smith and Brian Kelley pose with coaches Ray Garza and Josh Mondragon at their letter-of-intent ceremony last week. Michelle Boyer photo for The Banner
made first team all-conference both his sophomore and junior years. “I also looked into attending Trinidad State, but decided on Western Nebraska because it felt like home, and I liked the program,” he said. Kelley will study business
management. He said he hopes that baseball will take him into retirement. He would like to have his own fabrication shop, too. “I’m excited to get out there to live on my own and to play baseball,” he said. Kelley said his legacy is to
leave behind a leadership and that motivation to future players to keep pushing in the program, and to be better than the current players one day. He said he’ll take with him the memories he had during his time at Brighton High School. “This is a big moment for these three, because they’ve set the precedent,” Garza said. “I’ve been fortunate to take on a program that’s had success. It’s been great working with these guys. I would like to see every kid that goes through our program to do such as these kids are doing today. “These kids get an opportunity to extend their time playing baseball. “These kids are going to take the schools they will attend to the next level. They will do great things, and I’m excited for what they have in store. It’s great to have given them opportunities in the program.”
Quinonez will keep hooping it up
Cierra Quinonez practices a drive before a tournament game.
Michelle Boyer photo for The Banner
By Michelle Boyer for The Banner Playing basketball as long as she can remember, Prairie View shooting guard/small forward Cierra Quinonez plans to continue to play the sport in college. The senior isn’t sure which colleges she would like to attend yet, but she plans to study criminology. The 5-foot-5 senior said since she’s short, some people underestimate her abilities. “Naturally, I prove them wrong,” she said. “My height helps me in some cases by being faster than other players.” Quinonez said she always
went to her brother’s basketball games when she was younger. “My brother was my idol,” she said. “I wanted to be just like him. From there on, my talent came naturally. I remember starting out on a YMCA little league, winning every game I possibly could. All of my coaches I had in the past told me I had amazing talent; and from there on, I knew basketball was going to be my passion.” Quinonez said her team has been amazing this season. “We started off on a rough start, but as each game passed, we’ve grown as a team,” she said. “I love my
first year swimming for the Bulldogs. “My friend Ashlee Wentworth really got me into
it, and I love it,” she said. “It’s a great way to stay in shape and active.” Peters said she’s still learning everything, but she believes she’s come a long way from Day 1. She swims the 200-yard freestyle relay, and the breaststroke leg of the 200 medley relay. Her best time for the 100 breaststroke is 1 minute, 38 seconds. “Swimming on the Brighton team has been an experience I’m grateful for,” she said. “The group of girls, who I swim with are amazing swimmers and teammates. Our season has gone well so far, everyone strives to do their best and try to get better each meet. My team is a big support system and gives me the (drive) to do my best.” Peters’ goal her first year is
team. I wouldn’t trade them for the world. Every year our team has had the same goal … winning league. Winning league gives us confidence going into the next year. So why not keep it going?” She started on varsity the first playoff game of her freshman year. From then on, she’s been on the varsity team. She’s lettered all three years. Quinonez believes playing Brighton every year isn’t just like any other game. “It’s our rivalry game,” she said. “We want to win. We played our heart out for that first win. But, unfortunately, we
PVHS junior dives in as BHS swimmer By Michelle Boyer This is Prairie View High School junior Cianna Peters’
Prairie View High School junior Cianna Peters swims the breaststroke leg of the 200 medley relay on the Brighton High School swim team.
Michelle Boyer photo for The Banner
to get better each practice and meet so she can become a big competitor. Besides swimming, Peters also plays soccer. “My main sport is soccer,” she said. “I’ve been on varsity since my freshman year at Prairie View. I would have to say soccer is my passion because I’ve been playing it since I was 4, and was given the opportunity to be on an amazing team like the Thunderhawks.” She might be only a junior, but she already knows she is interested in attending the Air Force Academy, where she wants to fulfill her dream career as a fighter jet pilot. She wants to get an aviation degree with a major in engineering.
weren’t able to pull through. “We had the potential to beat Brighton. But I believe our emotions got to us. We now know, for the next game, that we got this. We have to believe in ourselves and each other, in order to get that win. We have to want it and play our hearts out in the next game.” Prairie View’s current record is 4-10 with their next game at home Friday against Westminster at 7 p.m. Prairie View plays its rematch at Brighton on Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. Prairie View won its first league game against Thornton on Friday, 83-14.