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Volume 6, No. 12

March 20, 2014

8 pages

Good neighbor policy pays off

By Lou Ellen Bromley for The Banner “We listen,” developer Fred Cooke of Lorax Construction told the City Council on Tuesday. Mayor Dick McLean had asked Cooke his secret to success of gaining support of, apparently, an entire neighborhood to the nearly 80-acre Village at Southgate development on 120th Avenue, directly south of Prairie View Middle School. On Tuesday the council gave final approval, 9-0, of the planned unit development plan for the Village at Southgate site. The initial approval was granted at the Feb. 4 City Council meeting with the provision that developers meet with the development’s neighbors, including those in Fuller Estates to the west, to address their concerns. Cooke was highly commended by council members for working with nearby neighbors from Fuller Estates to design a residential and commercial project that is beneficial to everyone. Cooke met with Fuller Estates

Moonlight riders

Bicyclists stop at Brighton Park for a short break Sunday at about the halfway point of the first Bike Brighton Full Moon Ride, tentatively planned as a monthly family event. Fifth-three residents of all ages took part in the inaugural ride. At right, Treads Bicycle Outfitters Manager Peter Phibbs gives safety instructions to the younger riders near the (under construction) Emi Chikuma Plaza at Benedict Park. Banner Press photos

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Four United Power director seats up for election Provided by United Power and the candidates Four seats among the 11 United Power Board of Directors are up for election in 2014, with eight candidates involved (including one unopposed). Ballot packets are to be mailed to all membrs of the electric cooperative by the end of this month. Final day for balloting is April 16, before the start of the cooperative’s annual meeting at the Adams County Regional Park and Fairgrounds. Following are profiles provided by the candidates in the four director dis-

tricts subject to balloting this year. Each board member – elected at large by all cooperative members – serves three-year terms:

Mountain District – Steven Green

Steve Green has been president and owner of his lapidary company in Golden for the past 32 years. Along with stone cutting, his company provides ultrasonic drilling services to other industries. Green has experience in mining,

abrasive technologies, crystallography, gemology, marketing, sales, show promotions and other business-related skills. He is very hands-on and mechanically inclined. Green earned his bachelor’s degree in biology and chemistry from the University of Denver. Originally from New Jersey, Green spent from age 9 through 18 in Mexico City. Currently Green is a director on Golden Gate Fire Protection District. He was elected to a troubled fire district, facing large budget deficits, wasteful spending and imminent

Inside The Banner this week Author, author

Local author and former Brighton teacher Dan Blegen will sign his book, Our American Journey, on Sunday at the Chow Mein and Shrimp Dinner. – Page 6

Batter up

Pitching is at the forefront

of the Brighton High School baseball team’s 3-0 start this season. – Page 8

Also:

Letters ................................... 2 Calendar ................................. 4 Bravo ...................................... 5 Obituaries ............................. 7 Sports ..................................... 8

Don’t miss: Chow Mein and Shrimp Dinner – Calendar, Page 4

A lot of close shaves on St. Baldrick’s Day – Page 5

property-tax increases or cuts in services. In the past four years Green and the other four board members turned the fire district around. Through his tough negotiating style, the GGFPD is now financially healthy with surplus revenues, a balanced budget, and decreased debt with no cuts in services. That was achieved with no property-tax increases. In his fire board capacity, Green negotiates contracts, manages fire fighter pensions, deals with county officials, creates yearly See United Power Page 3

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Letters to The Banner

Weaver family thanks all those who helped Dear editor: Words can’t express the thankfulness that we felt during this extremely difficult time in our lives. We realized how much our family and friends really mean to us since Dad’s cancer treatments and Mom’s recent heart attack. Thank you very much for your extremely generous donations to our parents. On my family’s behalf, we would like to express our heartfelt kindness to all who helped or assisted in any way, big or small with the benefit at Jordinelli’s. A huge thank you to Randa for the fabulous Mexican food that she prepared and served and to her husband, Tom and his band for playing the music at the benefit. Thanks to Arlene and

Bobby for collecting the dinner money and to ALL the other numerous individuals that donated items or bought items at the raffle. To all those who have sent flowers, get well cards and wishes or just dropped a few coins in the collection can to benefit the Weavers and all the incoming medical bills. To EVERYONE that sent countless prayers and positive thoughts, it has been a blessing. A small ray of sunshine brings some hope to our lives, because of you. Words fail us, but the folks in Brighton have not. We wish we had the words to express our appreciation for your gifts, kindness and thoughtfulness. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL. The Weaver Family

Pets need urgent care, too Dear editor: An old adage says wisdom comes with old age ... hmmmm. My wisdom apparently didn't get that memo. I'm probably as old as I'm going to get statistic-wise, yet all I have is forgetfulness, a constant need for naps and a head full of opinions on a variety of things that need to be heard, at least in my opinion (or did I say that?). What little wisdom I had was used six months ago when I stated rather firmly I thought, that as the population of Brighton was increasing in leaps and bounds so would the number of pets. Therefore: Brighton needs an urgentcare facility for pets and a means to transport them 24/7. For one reason or another ... traffic, age, disability, living alone, etc., countless Brightonians are unable to drive and to give the care and

love that the pets deserve. Make no mistake: These pets are part of the families and probably have been for years. The city needs a few pet/taxi cabs also that could take the owners and pets for grooming, to the vets when needed, etc. So how would all of this be paid for, you ask? Well, I don't know! Ask the powers that be (which obviously I ain't one). I would hope that the city could subsidize some, maybe a yearly insurance from the owners for actual services, … sheesh, do I have to do everything ... know all the answers? I furnished the opinion, you know! (Sorry, I get crabby when I miss my nap). Just foolin’ and hoping that someone sees the need and has some suggestions. M. Anderson Brighton

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March 20, 2014

Residents pleased with developer’s approach City Council, from Page 1

residents and listened to their concerns about the development and acted on them to make improvements to better suit the needs of the local residents. Residents of the area had told some council members that they were pleased with the meeting and its results. A few of the changes included a decrease in the number of single-family homes, providing more open space areas, improved buffers between the Village at Southgate development and Fuller Estates, and also working toward a traffic light on 120th near Prairie View Middle School. Cooke’s efforts were described by several City Council members as a great example of how people can work together to accomplish positive interaction. Another planning matter approved Tuesday was a twoyear extension of vested property rights for Brighton Lakes, a proposed 452-acre development between Sable Boulevard and 136th Avenue. Mick Richardson originally was granted property rights in 2004 for Brighton Lakes but was unable to develop it because of the decline in the economy in 2008, but he said he hopes to be able to move forward within the next two years. Before the matter came before the City Council, Dave Petrocco of Petrocco Farms expressed concern about traffic issues that can arise when large developments such as The Lakes bring in lots of vehicle traffic on the same roads used by wide, heavy, slow moving farm machinery. City Manager Manuel Esquibel said he had noted the concern at a possible council study-session topic. In other matters Tuesday: • Colorado State Sen. Mary

Hodge advised the council on the status of several bills in the House and Senate. She said one such bill would ease the ability to inform property owners whether they own mineral rights on their property. If the bill passes, the information will be disclosed at the time they purchase the property, eliminating any question of mineral-rights ownership. Ability of physical therapy graduates to work upon graduation is another bill being considered by the General Assembly. By giving physical therapists the ability to be employed immediately, they can start to support themselves until they can complete the required test for their licenses. The test is administered only four times a year, limiting their ability to seek employment. Raising the caps on motorcarrier claims is another bill the Senate is reviewing, along with a bill for incentives for water-use and for wastewater-treatment grants to be used by smaller community’s to build their own treatment plants. • The Eye for Art committee presented six new pieces of artwork it has purchased. Laurie Lozano Maier introduced the artists responsible for the works: Judith Dickinson , for two oil paintings, A Tribute to Rockwell and Bromley Homestead; Dean Glorso for his painting, Historic Brighton, 1956; Dedra Shannon for a photograph, A Picture of a Bicycle, and two water color paintings by the late Pamela Shewmaker. Her daughter Lesley represented the family on Tuesday. All the art is historic in nature. • Another new piece of public art in Brighton is the statue in front of Fire Station 2 on 27th Avenue and and Bridge Street, in honor of the city’s original volunteer fire-

fighting force. Ed Doty, a retired volunteer firefighter, thanked the council for its $5,000 donation toward the sculpture and announced former firefighters are selling bricks to raise money for additional funds needed for the statue and surrounding monument area. • The Brighton Japanese American Association presented council members with copyies of the recently released book chronicling BJAA’s history. The book, written by Thornton author and former District 27J teacher Daniel Blegen, is available for sale at the BJAA’s annual Shrimp and Chow Mein Dinner, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday at the Adams County Fairgrounds Waymire Dome Building, off 124th Avenue. • April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the city of Brighton is supporting the Brighton Police Department and Victims Services in its efforts to draw attention to and help prevent sexual assault, and to to help the survivors of sexual assaults. Victim Services director Kim Messina told the council that the “Working To Create a New Normal” art show is designed to raise awareness. It opens March 31 at the Armory. • Will Whiteside, an owner of Whiteside’s in Brigthon, asked the council to reconsider its four-month hold on processing oil and gas permits because its biggest customer, which buys protective footwear and clothing is boycotting all businesses in Brighton in protest of the moratorium (passed two weeks ago so the city can revise its 13-year-old oil and gas guidelines) to align them with current state regulations and to protect its shallow water-supply wells.

Euterpeans to award scholarship Applications are being accepted for the 2014 Music Award granted by the Brighton Euterpean Society to a local graduating senior high school student. The society is a local, non-profit organization comprised of area women who champion music eduction and performance. Application forms may be obtained from local high school counselors, choral and/or music directors as well as from the Music Award Committee members whose contact information is referenced below.

The deadline for the completed application with the essay, and CD or DVD, is April 19. The requirements for the applicants are: • An essay of 500 words or less giving information about music accomplishments and future plans involving music. • Provide an 8-10-minute nonreturnable CD or DVD showcasing the applicant’s musical talent. The recipient of the 2014 Music Award will receive $1,000 for educational purposes and be recognized in

the high school and community. In addition, the recipient will be given the opportunity to perform at the regularly scheduled Euterpean Society meeting on the evening of May 13, at 7:30 p.m. If further information is required, please feel free to contact the Music Award Committee members: Sharon K. Timmerman, skt718church@msn.com or call 303-655-8106, or Muriel Bennett, mobenn@mesanetworks.net or call 303-857-2865.

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March 20, 2014

Three seek seat in Mountain District United Power, from Page 1

budgets, applies for grants, creates the board agenda and minutes, writes official documents and is a well known proponent for common sense and logical fire codes that serve to protect people without being excessive. Green also has served as president of the Canterbury HOA in Littleton from 20062008. He and his son are active with the Boy Scout Troop 613 in Golden. “It is my hope to bring to United Power the same dedication and leadership I brought to the GGFPD. As a GGFPD board member I am currently working with both Jefferson County and United Power employees on different projects. These relationships will serve me well if elected to United Power. As a 40-year Colorado resident, I know the state very well. I am bilingual and hope to use this in aiding all United Power members.”

Mountain District – Lynn Hirshman

Lynn Hirshman is a consultant, writer and editor with her company, Tulugaq Consulting. She provides writing and editing services to local newspapers, as well as editing for Thomson Reuters. Her consulting work includes work in the areas of solar energy policy; her past consulting included child welfare, custody matters and parenting. Her past experience includes working as the executive director for the Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association, human services director for the Quileute Tribe in Washington, and as director of the Gilpin County Department of Health and Human Services. She earned a Bacelor of Arts in english/creative writing from Roosevelt University in Chicago, and a master’s degree in psychology from the University of Regina in Regina, Saskatchewan. She also earned several certifications through McGill University Management Institute in Montreal, Quebec. Hirshman is a member of the Peak-to-Peak Rotary Club. She is a past member of the Colorado Renewable Energy Society, the Solar Energy Industries Association, and the Gilpin Clear Creek Energy Action Group, as well as the Morgan County and Greater Colorado Springs chambers of commerce. She also is a past member of the Colorado Social Service Directors Association and the Colorado Public Health Association. Her extensive work and civic service in Canada includes organizations promoting race

relations, mental health and victim services. She served as a school trustee (equivalent to school board member) on the Iqaluit Education Council from 1994-1996. “As someone who has been a driver in the field of renewable energy (as director of the Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association in 2007-2008), and who considers herself a prudent guardian of the Earth, I hope to bring United Power in line with the essential move away from fossil fuels and toward the new energy economy. The future of energy in this country is inevitably toward renewables, and with our sunny skies and consistent wind in United Power’s territory, we have every reason to steer our co-op in the direction of supporting solar and wind power.”

Mountain District – Douglas Pryce

Douglas “Doug” Pryce, the incumbent director in the Mountain District, is retired after several decades as a selfemployed attorney and business consultant. He also worked as an actuarial analyst, was a managing partner with a radio station, and worked as staff director for the Colorado Public Interest Research Group. He earned his Bachelor of Science in math from Tufts University in Boston, and his law degree from the University of Santa Clara in California. Pryce has served on United Power’s board since 1990. During his tenure he has served as the board president for four years and as vice president for two years. He served as United Power’s director on the Tri-State Generation and Transmission board for 10 years and as United Power’s director on the Colorado Rural Electric Association for five years. He served as director on the national Touchstone Energy Board of Directors for six years. He is a past member of the Colorado Bar Association. He served as a director for the Metro North Chamber of Commerce, and as a member of the Northwest Chamber of Commerce. He served as a director for the Coal Creek Canyon Park and Recreation District, including serving as chairman. He is a past director for the Coal Creek Canyon Improvement Association, and served as president and secretary for the organization. “United Power has successfully held down rates while maintaining reliable service that our competition cannot match. That claim is not puffery. It’s based on service measurements reported by each of the electric compa-

nies. We have also seized opportunities to incorporate renewable energy, planning for a future that we can proudly hand down to our kids and grandkids. Credit belongs to our team of employees who understand the satisfaction of a job well done. Their enthusiasm results in great service to our members. If re-elected, I will continue to encourage that enthusiasm, and support United Power’s commitment to outstanding service.”

West District – Virginia A. Buczek

Virginia “Ginny” Buczek, is the incumbent director in the West District, and currently works part time in design review. Her work experience includes managing a hardware store, head buyer and merchandiser for a chain of home centers, and as a key accounts manager. She attended Red Rocks Community College, studying accounting and business management. Buczek earned the Credentialed Cooperative Director designation and her Board Leadership certificate from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. Buczek has been on the United Power board since 2008, and is currently president of the United Power board. During her tenure she also has served as the vice pesident and secretary/treasurer. Buczek is United Power’s director for the Colorado Rural Electric Association, and was a delegate to Basin Generation and Transmission. She served on the Weld County Council, the Technical Committee for the Southwest Weld Study, and on the Tri-area Ambulance Board of Directors. She has been active in her hometown, serving on the Firestone Planning Commission, the Firestone Board of Trustees, and as commissioner for the Firestone Park Commission. She served as a United Power Round-Up Foundation director. She has been active in many civic groups, including 4-H, Girl Scouts, Relay for Life, Neighborhood Watch, and at Frederick High School. “The electric industry is changing; presenting new opportunities and challenges. It is the responsibility of directors to contribute to decisions resulting in a focused plan to maximize opportunities and mitigate challenges. Ensuring safe, reliable, costefficient electrical power, maintaining quality service to meet the needs of all United Power members, and planning for the future are fundamental board duties. I have

been committed to the United Power community for 23 years. Combining my United Power experience and skills developed through employment – community service – most important, listening to you, the members/owners, I will diligently work to serve the best interests of the members. I would be honored to serve you, the members, for another term.”

East District – James DeLisi

James “Jim” DeLisi is an electrical foreman supervising project work at Buckley Air Force Base. His career includes managing United States interests overseas, extensive contract work with many governmental agencies, providing electrical work and alarm system compliance. He also worked as a project engineer for the construction of the international runway at Denver International Airport. DeLisi earned an advanced certificate in computer networking from the University of Colorado-Denver, and his Bachelor of Science in computer information systems from Metropolitan State University of Denver (summa cum laude). DeLisi is a current member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (L.U. 68 -I.B.E.W.). He serves on the Pheasant Ridge Community Architectural Design Committee, in Brighton. DeLisi worked with United Power in the beginning stages of the ground-source heat pump program in 1985 and, as a Founder’s Club Member, investing in United Power’s Sol Partners Community Solar Farm. “As a director I would bring relevant experiences as a master electrician and Facilities Manager to improve ingenuity and innovation that will allow members to save energy through United Power’s programs and services. I offer relevant certifications in energy technologies as well as business and technical background to support cutting edge programs and operational decision-making. I value the way United Power serves its members and gives back to the community. I would very much like to be a part of that continuing tradition of innovation and service, helping members embrace the benefits of economical, environmentally responsible use of electricity.”

East District – James Vigesaa

James Vigesaa is the incumbent director in the East District. He is the CEO and

owner of BVB General Contractors. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in construction management from the University of NebraskaLincoln. He is an Army veteran of the Nebraska National Guard. Vigesaa has served on United Power’s Board of Directors since 2011. He is chairman of the Brighton Economic Development Corp., and serves on the Brighton Lodging Tax Advisory Board. He is a member of the Fort Lupton and Southwest Weld County chambers of commerce. “I would like to thank the members for the opportunity to have served you as your director in the East District. The past three years have been great for United Power. “With our commitment to cost-effective green/alternative energy we have brought onto our system: the 3 megawatt ‘Trash to Gas’ station at the Erie Landfill; the 2MW Hangar 160 solar panel field; and the 3-MW BluBox waste gas-capture turbine generation system, in addition to continuing our 1 MW small rooftop solar and Sol Partners Community Solar Farm program. “United Power is a strong team of the 11-Member board of directors, our CEO/senior management staff, and the more than 160 great employees who make it happen. With all of our commitment to cost effectiveness, we have managed no rate increase for most members this year, and for the third year in a row we have returned $3.5 million in Capital Credits back to our members. Looking ahead, I ask for the opportunity to continue to serve you on the board to increase our green/alternative energy efforts, our cost effectiveness on rates and continued refund of Capital Credits.”

South District – Fidel Balderas

Fidel Balderas is the manager/owner and driving instructor at 1st Choice Driving Academy. He is retired from School District 27J, where he was the print shop supervisor nearly three decades. He is a graduate of Brighton High School. Balderas serves on the Brighton Planning Commission. Fidel is a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. He is currently a member of the Brighton Kiwanis club, See United Power Page 6

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Word on the street Question: Saturday (March 22 is National Goofoff Day, so what are you doing on Goof-off Day? (Asked at Platte Valley Medical Center Bistro) – By Elena Guerrero Townsend

Today

The week ahead

Senior Wellness Clinic, Eagle View Adult Center, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. by appointment; health promotion and disease prevention with Visiting Nurses Association for adults 55-plus; optional foot care is $25; appointments required, 303-6552075 Free Blood-pressure Screening, Eagle View Adult Center, 10:30-11:30 a.m.; performed by Brighton Firefighters

“After 6 p.m. when I get off of work, I’m going skateboarding.” – Rae Lundeen, Brighton

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.

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

“Lie in bed and watch (NCAA basketball) for March Madness. Go Sun Devils!”

– Phil Lundeen, Brighton (he commutes from Minnesota)

Vernal Equinox Walk, Barr Lake State Park, 6:30 p.m.; Explore the lake at dusk; the wildlife is responding to the coming of spring. Discover these changes while on a vernal equinox walk to the gazebo, start and end at the Nature Center, refreshments; for adults and families with children age 6 and up.

Artists’ Salon, Main Street Creatives, 36 S. Main St., 7 p.m.; Chuck Ceraso on the ever-evolving experience of color seeing; sponsored by Brighton Cultural Arts and SCFD; RSVP to Judee at 303654-0535 Exploring eBay, Anythink Brighton, 7-8 p.m.; eBay is a site to find and sell used and new items; learn to create an account, post items and how to bid; also about PayPal and using eBay safely. Registration suggested.

Friday

“Go shopping.” – Kaylee Frazier, Hudson

Arthritis and Your Joints, Eagle View Adult Center, noon-1 p.m.; Aaron Baxter, M.D., will talk about arthritis and its affect on joints, deadline March 19

“My best friend is having a sleepover, so I am hanging out at his house.” – Karl Nickell, Brighton

Eagle View Adult Center menus March 24-28 Monday

Italian Sausage and White Bean Stew; Zucchini Apple Salad; French Bread with Margarine; Fruit Cocktail; Fatfree Milk

Tuesday

Vegetable Soup with Wheat Crackers; Philly Sandwich on a Hoagie Roll; Applesauce Waldorf Salad; Cranberry Juice; Fat-free Milk

Wednesday

Meatloaf with Crispy Onions; Cheesy Potatoes;

Succotash; Tossed Vegetable Salad with Lite French Dressing; Wheat Bread with Margarine; Orange, fat-free milk (lunch: 11:30)

Thursday

(Under the Sea): Tomato Soup & Goldfish Crackers; Baked Honey Orange Catfish; "Sea"sar Salad; Wheat Bread with Margarine; Under the Sea Gelatin Salad; Apple; fat-free milk (lunch: 11:30)

Friday

Potluck: Serving 11:30 Bring dish to feed 10 people and table service

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Saturday

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

Diabetes Group Education, Platte Valley Medical Center, 10 a.m.-noon; gain an understanding of diabetes, basic management principles, a healthy meal plan with foods you like. Medicare and most health plans cover all or part of the cost. Ask you doctor for a referral. Info, Cynthia Foster, R.D., 303-498-1699.

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 Forever Plaid, Eagle View Adult Center trip, 12:45 p.m.; The Plaids are coming to the Rialto Theater in Loveland; a hilarious quartet harmonize through the classic hits; $15, no meal, deadline March 5 Salsa Night with Quemando, 8:30 p.m., at the Armory, 300 Strong St. Listen and dance to Colorado’s premiere salsa band.Tickets $7 online, $10 at the door, buy tickets online at brightonarmory.org.

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Events at the Armory Salsa Night with Quemando, 8:30 p.m., Saturday. Listen and dance to Colorado’s premiere salsa band.Tickets $7 online, $10 at the door, buy tickets online at brightonarmory.org.

Art at the Armory, featuring works of DenverArtists.com, ongoing in the Armory auditorium. Artist reception 7 p.m. March 28, featuring live music by Guitarasaurus and Chordzilla. Live stand-up comedy featuring Sam Adams and special guest Troy Walker as the opening act, March 29, 8:30 p.m. $15 online & box office, $20 at the door. Buy tickets online at your tickets online at www.brightonarmory.org.

Sunday

Chow Mein and Shrimp Dinner, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (while supplies last), Adams County Regional Park. Everyone welcome, take-out orders available. All tickets $12. New book, Our American Journey: A History of the Brighton Nisei Women’s Club and the Brighton Japanese American Association, by Daniel Blegen, will be on sale at the event.

Monday

Toddler Tales, Anythink Brighton, 9:3010:15 a.m.; stories, songs and finger plays for kids 2-3, and some social time for caregivers while the children play. RSVP online anythinklibraries.org

The Studio: 3-D Design and Printing with 123-D Design Online, Anythink Brighton, 10-11:30 a.m.; get more indepth with 3-D image creation; how to use 123-D Design to create 3-D images; how to download the software, create images and save, share or prepare to print. An email address is required. RSVP online, anythinklibraries.org.

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 anythinklibraries.org

Tuesday

Ice Core Lab, Eagle View Adult Center trip, 8:45 a.m.; visit the U.S. National Ice Core Lab in Denver, a facility to store, curate and study ice core recovered from the polar regions; scientists from around the world come to Denver to conduct experiments; bring a coat, hat and gloves as part of the tour is the freezer; lunch on your own at Belmar Shopping Center, $6 plus meal ($10+), deadline March 20

Wednesday

Baby Bounce, Anythink Brighton, 9:3010:15 a.m.; songs, rhymes and stories for babies and their caregivers. For birth-23 months. RSVP online anythinklibraries.org

Author Talk: Daniel Blegen, Anythink Brighton, 10-11:30 a.m.; Join Daniel Blegen for an author talk and book signing for Our American Journey: A History of the Brighton Nisei Women’s Club and the Brighton Japanese American Association. Bonfils Blood Drive, Adams County Government Building, 4430 S. Adams

County Parkway, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 303-363-2300 for appointment

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 anythinklibraries.org

Cribbage Tournament, Eagle View Adult Center, 12:30 p.m.; prizes, refreshments; $4 The Studio: iMovie on the iPad, Anythink Brighton, 2:30-4 p.m.; Learn to use iMovie, Apple’s video editing program, on library iPads. Learn to edit clips and add music, subtitles and other effects; for grades 6-12. After-School Get Together: Pop Top Wednesday, Anythink Brighton, 2:304:30 p.m.; Create a bookmark or bracelet using ribbon and pop tops; for grades K-5.

Yoga, Platte Valley Medical Center Conference Center, 4:45-5:20 p.m.; $6 dropin rate; certified instructor. Bring your mat, 303-498-1840. Adams County Open Space Meeting, Fairgrounds Parks Meeting Rooms, 5-9 p.m.

Colorado Eagles Hockey, Eagle View Adult Center trip, 5:15 p.m.; watch the minor-league ice hockey team play the Utah Grizzlies at the Budweiser Event Center near Loveland; food available; dress warm, $22 plus food ($8+); deadline March 7

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

Thursday

Senior Wellness Clinic, Eagle View Adult Center, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. by appointment; health promotion and disease prevention with Visiting Nurses Association for adults 55-plus; optional foot care is $25; appointments required, 303-6552075 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 Basic Microsoft Excel 2010, Anythink Brighton, 7-8 p.m.; Microsoft Excel 2010 help sort information; save spreadsheets, manipulate cells; add and delete cells and learn to print and work with Excel files. Registration suggested online, anythinklibraries.org

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March 20, 2014 Men, women and children fought children’s cancer by shaving their heads on Saturday during Brighton’s St. Baldrick’s Day event. Police, at right, and firefighters led the way toward raising more than $12,000 for the cause. The Thin Blue Hairline team (with haircutters from V-Cuts), right, raised the most as a team. Fire Lt. Brian Olivas, far right, was one fo the event organizers.

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Police, firefighters take cuts for kids

Police Sgt. Andre Perdomo, above, was the top individual fundraiser, at $2,000. At left: Police Public Information officer John Bradley donated his hair, cut by Dina Rael. Tyler Blunt, son of two Fire District staffers, tries a new look, courtesy of Megan Duran. Banner Press photos

Wyatt Bromley and his father, Officer Shane Bromley, sport their new stocking caps covering their newly shaved heads. The caps were handmade for the Brighton Police officers and the children of officers by Melissa Rice, sister of Officer Valerie Rice. Lou Ellen Bromley photo for The Banner

Police checkpoint planned Saturday

The Brighton Police department will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Saturday. The checkpoint is being made possible by Law Enforcement Assistance Fund Grant funds received from the Colorado Department of Transportation. According to Sgt. Mark Kohn, “Brighton officers see the highest number of DUI arrests on Saturday nights. We want to discourage motorists from driving drunk or high and running the risk of ending up in a situation which can change lives dramatically.” Brighton officers will stop every vehicle that enters the checkpoint. The goal is to cause minimum disruption, while identifying motorists who are intoxicated by alcohol and drugs. All of the officers on-scene are specially trained in detecting intoxicated drivers.

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March 20, 2014

An American story has home address in Brighton

Big bird in the hand

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Chow Mein and Shrimp Dinner 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Fairgrounds Tickets $12 find a better life. For many, that quest led them to the Platte Valley in Colorado. Others, such as Bob Sakata and his brother Harry, continued the quest during World War II, finding farming in Colorado as a way out of an internment camp in Topaz, Utah. The book is easily engaging for anyone who has been in Brighton for even a short time, as the reader recognizes

the names of prominent, active Brighton residents who might even live next door. “Everyone seems to like it,” Blegen said of the reaction to the book. He said the BJAA History Committee, headed by Joanna Sakata, read the manuscripts and “their comments were glowing,” Blegen said. He also relished the praise from 9News anchor Adele Arakawa and former 9News reporter Adam Schrager, who wrote about a different angle on the Japanese-American plight, The Principled Politician: The Ralph Carr Story, about the Colorado governor who welcomed a group of Americans who became outcasts even as some served in the U.S. armed services in World War II. Blegen will sign copies of his book, for sale Sunday during the annual BJAA Chow Mein and Shrimp Dinner, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Waymire Dome Building at the Adams County Fairgrounds. Proceeds from the dinner and the book are reinvested in community organizations in Brighton, one more contribution from a group of proud Americans.

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Brighton’s rich history has added not just another chapter recently, but another whole book. Our American Journey, A History of the Brighton Nisei Women’s Club and the Brighton Japanese American Association arrived from Outskirts Press in November. Former Brighton High School English/journalism teacher Daniel Blegen is the author, but he quickly credited Emi Chikuma a former president of the Brighton Nisei Women’s Club and “Unofficial BNWC/BJAA Historian,” for “all the things she kept and all the contacts she had. “She wished she could have written something like (Our American Journey). but she was helpful in facilitating my research and my writing,” Blegen said. She died March 20, 2013, a year ago today. Anyone who has already read Our American Journey didn’t have to read too far to realize it is a local story about the American Dream, and Blegen’s research took him back to the 1890s – when the Japanese-American story began by crossing an ocean to

where he has served on the board of directors, he is a member of the Knights of Columbus, and served as chancellor and is currently the treasurer. Balderas served on the negotiations team and as union president for the Colorado Classified School Employees Association. Fidel Balderas “I seek election to the United Power board to represent our community, and to help with the future of renewable energy. I want to help guide United Power through the future as technology and energy resources change. “Given that life is a learning experience, I will work to ensure that I am wellinformed with the latest information to help me work with the Board of Directors and make informed decisions with the interest of United Power customers in mind. “Given my work experience as a School District 27J employee for 30 years, a property manager and business owner, I am committed

to work to continue the success of this great organization and to provide for the needs of the communities that United Power serves.

South District – Dave Rose

Dave Rose and his wife, Wilma, have been very active family and community members in Brighton for 37 years. Rose served as an elementary principal in the Brighton public schools for 32 years. He currently is a Consultant for Hunger Free Colorado. Dave has a bachelor’s, master’s, and ED.S. degree in education administration. Rose also Dave Rose serves as a commissioner on the Brighton Urban Renewal Authority, the Almost Home Board of Directors and the County Elected Officials Salaries State Commission. Dave served on the Brighton City Council as a mayor and councilman for six years, Brighton’s Home Rule Charter Commission and on the RTD Board of Directors for eight years. Rose is past

president and current member of the Brighton Kiwanis Club. “I would like to be elected to the United Power Board of Directors so I can represent the interest of the total membership on an impartial and fair basis. My family and I have been customers of United Power since 1977, and have been pleased over the years with the reliable and affordable energy provided to us and our community. “As a director I would put in the necessary time and commitment to study the issues and make the best policy decisions for the customers and employees of United Power and keep the members best interests in mind. As a former school principal and a former elected official, I have the administrative skills and public knowledge to be an effective and responsive director. I continue to be very active in the community and state through several boards and commissions, and that has prepared me to be able to make difficult but necessary administrative, budgetary, and strategic planning decisions for United Power customers and staff members.”

Brighton Banner

March 20, 2014

Obituaries/funeral notices Vanita M. Scollin

Vanita M. Scollin, 85, of Brighton, died March 18 in her home. She was born Aug. 15, 1928, in Rifle to Fred and Mary (Klein) Michel. She graduated from high school in Rifle, where she earned the Boettcher Scholarship and later married LeRoy Scollin on March 31, 1950, in Rifle. Vanita worked for a brief time for the Bureau of Land Management in Rifle before moving to Greeley in the early 1950s. She moved in Brighton in 1956 where she remained until 1972, moving then to Independence, Mo., then back to Brighton in 1980. Vanita then moved to Grand Junction in 1991 and back again to Brighton in 2004. Survivors include daughters Mary Mae (Richard) Preston of Lee’s Summit, Mo., and Linda Scollin of Brighton; sister Ramona Clinton of Palisade; four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy, in 2004; son, Mike, in 1990; and sister Eleanora. Per Vanita’s request, no services will be held. TaborRice Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Ray E. Oldham

Ray E. Oldham, 81, of Brighton, died March 17 in Denver. He was born July 20, 1932, in Pee Dee, Mo., to James and Anna (Holt) Oldham. He graduated from high school in Liberty, Mo., and later married Bonita Stubbs on July 5, 1951, in Wray. He served in the Army from 1952 to 1954. He has lived in the Brighton area since 1955, where he worked for many years for Green Bros. Oil Co. and Exide Batteries for about 10 years. He also attended the Brighton United Methodist Church. Ray loved car racing at Lakeside Speedway and playing pool. He loved the Chiefs, the Royals and the Cardinals. He enjoyed spending time at the Eagle View Adult Center in Brighton where he played Pinochle and Cribbage on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. He also loved doing crossword puzzles and playing Yahtzee. Survivors include his wife, Bonita, of Brighton; children Raymond (Terri) Oldham of Willard, Mo., Ron Oldham of Thornton and Terry (Scott) Hutchings of Brighton; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brothers Clifford, Wilmath, Joe and James; and sisters Ruth and Dorothy. Visitation, 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Tabor-Rice Funeral Home. Funeral service, 11 a.m. Monday at Brighton United

Methodist Church. Graveside service will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Staging Area B. Memorial contributions can be made to the Brighton United Methodist Church, 625 S. Eighth Ave., Brighton, CO 80601. Tabor-Rice Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Dennis R. Quirk

Dennis Raymond Quirk, 64, of Brighton, died March 13. He was born in Tulsa, Okla., to Willard and Margaret (Tompkins) Quirk. Dennis grew up in Greeley. He graduated from Greeley Central High School and Colorado State University. In 1971, he married Charlene Huszar. They had one daughter, Debbie. Dennis was an electrical engineer in North Carolina and Massachusetts. In Colorado, he was a selfemployed printer/publisher in Estes Park and mail-order wood crafts in Greeley. He loved his family, woodworking and crafts, music, photography and the mountains, especially Rocky Mountain National Park. Dennis is survived by his wife, Charlene; daughter Debbie (Bobby) Marr; granddaughters Makaela and Kylie; and sisters Marsha Tucker and Bev Krol. Celebration of Dennis' life, 11 a.m. today at Flatirons Community Church in Lafayette. Tabor-Rice Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Hector Luis Marin

Hector Luis Marin, 6, of Brighton died March 12. He was born in San Joaquin, Calif., to Oscar Mota Martinez and Lorena Perez Hernandez and had attended Southeast Elementary School for a short period of time. Hector is survived by his parents, Oscar and Lorena Martinez; sister Estrella Daniela Perez of Mexico; paternal grandfather Trinidad Zotelo Mota of Mexico, and maternal grandparents Jose Luis and Clementina Mesa of Mexico. Visitation was March 16 followed by the Rosary service, both at Tabor-Rice Funeral Home. Mass of Christian burial was Monday at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Interment at Fairview Cemetery. TaborRice Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

James Thompson

James William Thompson, 66, died March 13, surrounded by his wife, kids and grandchildren, just the way he wanted it. He was born Feb. 12, 1948, to William and

Ester Thompson in Brighton. He spent most of his life in the Fort Lupton, Brighton and Commerce City area, and graduated from Fort Lupton High school. After high school, he joined the Marines and went to Camp Pendleton in San Diego for boot camp. He served three tours in Vietnam as a fuel sergeant, and was discharged from the Marines in 1970. He married Charlene Diller on April 28, 1973. They had four children: Ted, Jason, Will and Jennifer. His nine grandchildren were the excitement in his life and he could not get enough of them. James worked with Shamrock Food Services for 36 years, and retired after driving 3 million miles accident free. He enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting and many memorable family moments. His children report that James was an incredibly strong man, he was a fighter. He was diagnosed with cancer more than once and fought with everything he had. He was not one to give up, to his last breath. He loved his family. He loved his grandchildren. In the last days of his life, he was surrounded by all of them. He said he was happy many times during those days. In the last few days of his life he got to see all of his family and loved ones that made him truly happy. He is no longer in pain. A family friend that stopped by during this time said it perfectly: “While I was with you yesterday I was struck by … just life. All these young brilliant, beautiful little kids running around in a house very full of life, almost ironically saying a very sad goodbye to the man that ultimately made it all possible, along with your super strong and courageous mom.” James is survived by his wife of 40 years, Charlene Thompson; sons Ted, Jason, Willie (Tina) and daughter Jennifer (Carl); nine grandchildren Sydney Ann, Theodore, Jacob, Harley, Garrett, Justin, Emily, Kaitlyn and Laurissa; three sisters, one brother and numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Wednesday at Tabor-Rice Funeral Home. Interment was at Mizpah Cemetery in Platteville.

Ann S. Lindsey

Ann S. Lindsey was born June 3, 1911, to Daniel and Mollie Stahley in a sod house at Fox, near Kirk. She died at Avamere Care Center in Brighton on March 7, just three months shy of her 103rd birthday.

Ann was proud of her Swiss and first-generation Swedish heritage. She told everyone the story of her mother as a small child coming to America with her family, and their ship sinking in the Atlantic after hitting an iceberg. A cattle ship heard the distress whistles and transported all passengers with only the clothes on their backs to Philadelphia. Ann and her parents and three brothers, Paul, Sam and Joe, moved to a farm east of Yuma about 1915. She had stories of trains passing through the country and they would spark prairie fires. The family was always alert and fought the fires with wet gunny sacks. She remembered the Pandemic flu of 1918 that also spread like wildfire. She said they never saw a doctor as he was probably also ill. They lost friends and neighbors, but her family survived. She saw the world change from horse-and-buggy to space travel and cell phones. After Ann graduated from Yuma High School she attended Parks Business School in Denver and worked as a secretary in Denver and Steamboat Springs before returning to Yuma County. Ann worked for the Farm Land Bank in Wray and Yuma for M.A. Higgins Land Co., and attorney Webb Martin. She had her eye on a confirmed bachelor, Boyd Lindsey, when he was working for Earl Fritts at the mens store. Ann caught Boyd’s eye and they were married and moved to Omaha, Neb., during World War II. Boyd was a welder at the Martin Bomber Plant. Toward the end of the war, Boyd, Ann and their baby son, Danny, returned to Yuma and Boyd built the Yuma Cleaners that they operated until 1974. Their daughter, Joy, was born in 1952. After Boyd died in 1978, Ann moved to Brighton. Ann was never at a loss for hobbies, clubs and activities and had a wide circle of friends. She loved her coffee time at the restaurants in both Yuma and Billie’s in Brighton. She was a member of the Progressive Women’s Club, Eastern Star, Sew and So Club (she said very little sewing was done), Presbyterian

Sunday School teacher, Brownie scout leader, played baseball with Dan and friends, and writing jingles that won her many prizes, including a color TV, rare in 1960, Rock Hound Club, studied graphoanalysis (we learned to change our handwriting so she wouldn’t learn too much about us), went to Northeast Junior College in Sterling to study computers and art appreciation, trips to Black Hawk with the seniors and studied metaphysics for 50 years. Her favorite clubs were Domestic Dozen (she said they were not very domestic) and the Art Guild. She loved painting, especially watercolor and many have her paintings in their homes. Of all the interests Ann had, her greatest love was talking; she wove a tapestry of words that still hangs over Northeast Colorado. Ann was able to live independently in her home, go to Billie’s restaurant, do her own shopping and work several hours a week for a contractor at the Adams County Courthouse until she was 100 years old. She always had a poem at hand to recite at any given moment: Pleasant Travelers, Life is like a journey on a train, With two fellow travelers at each window pane. I may sit beside you all the journey through, Or I may sit elsewhere, never knowing you. But should fate mark me to sit by your side, Let’s be pleasant travelers – ‘tis so short a ride! Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Boyd; and brothers Paul, Sam and Joe. She is survived by her son, Fred “Buck or Dan” (Marie) Lindsey of Golden, and daughter, Joy (Gary) Curtis of Peyton. The family appreciates all of her friends and the people who took excellent and kind care of her at Avamere in Brighton and Front Range Hospice. Memorial contributions may be sent to Front Range Hospice, P.O. Box 724, Erie, CO 80516, or Avamere of Brighton, 2025 E. Egbert St., Brighton, CO 80601. Private family services will be held at a later date. Tabor-Rice Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Brighton Banner

March 20, 2014

Bulldogs make pitch for strong season By Michelle Boyer for The Banner Bulldogs baseball is in full swing as the team climbs to a 3-0 record to start the 2014 regular season. The team traveled to Grand Junction, where it cruised past Fruita, 10-8, outscored Palisade 10-2, and shut-out Grand Junction, 10-0. “The start of the season has been great,” Coach Ray Garza said. “I feel we didn’t play very well the first two games, but the third game against Grand Junction we played very solid. We played good defense, and had good pitching and hitting. We beat a very good team in Grand Junction.” Garza said the strength of the baseball program lies in the pitching staff and the senior leadership. The assistant coaches this season are Todd Reynolds, Byron Wiehe and Josh Mondragon. “All 11 seniors will be very helpful in the success of the team this year,” he said. “Each one of them will be contributors, and I want them to understand that.” Seniors on the team are TJ Egloff, Caden Pratt, Shane Golderman, Cole DeShazer, Cole Davis, Tanner Pepin, Ty Archuleta, Brian Kelley, Cameron Martinez and Kyle Everett.

Brighton’s Connor Reynolds tries a sweep tag on teammate Ty Archuleta at second base during a practice Michelle Boyer photo for The Banner game Saturday at Duke White Field.

Seven seniors already have signed letters of intent with colleges, and four are still in the process of accepting offers. DeShazer (Hastings College, Neb.); Egloff (Hutchinson Community College, Kan.); Kelley (Western Nebraska Community College); Pratt (Trinidad State Community College); James Smith (Trinidad State Community College); Davis (Garden City Community College, Kan.); Pepin (Itasca Community College, Minn.). “My No. 1 goal this year is to get the kids to still believe in my abilities as a coach,”

Garza said. “Everyone outside the box is always criticizing. The team needs to believe in what we’re trying to do as a program. “We’re family, and we need to stick together. I want to change the culture and the way the kids think … they’ve got talent.” This season the team will play at Coors Field against Centaurus on April 26 at 10 a.m. Admission is free. The team is still actively selling tickets to select Rockies games. People can contact any BHS baseball player or coach for additional ticket details or go to the team’s

website, brightonbaseball.net. “Funds raised from the sale of the Rockies tickets go to help the baseball program purchase needed training equipment, pay for the indoor rental facility, which replaces a district-provided building where pipes froze,” Assistant Coach Todd Reynolds said. “The money aids the team in paying for coaches’ hotel rooms and team vans when the team travels to Arizona during spring break (next week). “The biggest reason for participating in the Rockies ticket sales is that it allows our players to play at Coors

Field. It’s a very special event for us during the year. The memories everyone walks away with are life-lasting and not just for the players, but for their families, friends and supporters of BHS baseball.” Reynolds said former BHS baseball player Zach Nance is assisting the junior varsity team this year with Coach Steve Guccione and Pat Tabor. “However, all of the BHS coaches work with all our teams so our entire programs from varsity to C-team are learning from Zach,” Reynolds said. Nance attended Cochise Community College in Arizona, where he played in the outfield. Last year Cochise played in the Junior College World Series in Grand Junction. After that experience, Nance graduated from Cochise Community College and made the decision to return to Brighton. “Our baseball program is benefitting from Zach’s return to Brighton, and desire to bring his college experience back home,” Reynolds said. “He brings a young perspective to our program that our players understand and are receptive to.” Brighton travels to Phoenix to play Greenway High School on Monday at 7 p.m.

Prep sports this week Today: PVHS baseball at Faith Christian, 4 p.m. PVHS girls’ soccer vs. Thornton, 7 p.m. BHS girls’ tennis at Adams City, 4 p.m. BHS girls’ soccer vs. Northglenn, 6 p.m. Friday: PVHS lacrosse at Gateway, 4 p.m. Saturday: PVHS baseball at Liberty, 10 a.m. PVHS track invitational at Roosevelt, TBA

BHS boys’ swimming invitational vs. TBA, 8 a.m.

Scores:

Boys’ Baseball Columbine 10, BHS 7 PVHS 7, Overland 4 PVHS 4, Erie 3 Boys’ Lacrosse Fossil Ridge 17, PVHS 0

Girls’ Soccer Niwot 2, BHS 1 Longmont 1, BHS 0 Smoky Hill 5, BHS 0 BHS Girls’ Tennis BHS 5, Rangeview 2 Horizon 5, BHS 2 BHS 6, Northglenn 1 Windsor 7, PVHS 0 PVHS 5, Gateway 2

Who’s off first?

Prairie View first baseman Mitch Ortega attempts to tag out Erie's Kyle Blount as he returns to the base on Saturday during the Thunderhawks’ 4-3 home victory against Erie. The victory boosted Michelle Boyer photo for The Banner PVHS’s record to 3-0.