MetroWest Advertiser 102022

Brighton Chamber moves to the historic depot

The Greater Brighton Chamber of Commerce celebrated a ribboncutting ceremony of its own Oct. 13, officially opening a new location at Brighton’s Historic Train Depot at 269 E. Bridge St.

and so excited to be back here in Brighton,” said Robin Martinez, Brighton’s economic development president and CEO. “This is a beautiful space that Natalie built out here, and we are excited to partner with them. They’re right across the street from our office. I have a

passion for small business so I can’t wait to see what we can develop together.”

The train depot was built in 1908 as a cabbage loading dock on Second Avenue on the west side of the tracks.

Armed teacher training discussed in RE-8

Board of education

wants to explore community perspectives

The RE-8 board of education has joined the national conversation about arming teachers and other school staff in an effort to protect

students from school violence.

Laura Carno, executive director of an organization called FASTER Colorado, presented an armed teacher training program to the board in a regular meeting on Sept. 8. FASTER Colorado aims to equip school staffers to stop school violence quickly and administer medical aid immediately, according to its website.

In the program’s 3-day intensive course, class members learn tactical emergency casualty care, participate in scenario-based training

and simulations, learn advanced handgun basics, spend time on the range to work on marksmanship and tactical skills and complete the Colorado POST qualification in handgun proficiency test, according to the website.

The armed teacher training program must be authorized by the RE-8 school board before it can be offered in the district, according to Carno’s presentation.

Brighton council

fine with sharing victim services

Fort Lupton, Lochbuie could combine e orts with Brighton after New Year

Brighton leaders are fine expanding their current Victim Services program — which provides counseling and other services for crime victims — to include Fort Lupton and Lochbuie.

“Well, that’s a great idea,” Brighton Councilor Mary Ellen Pollack said during the City Council’s Oct. 11 study session meeting. “They are our neighbors and I think that the way times are now — we all know that it’s not pretty out there — and we can help them and they can help us. You never do know when we are going to have a real big emergency and it will take more than one department to deal with it.”

Colorado municipalities are required to provide some level of victim rights services. Brighton and Commerce City have combined their efforts since 2014 and Fort Lupton, Lochbuie and other communities relied upon the Weld County Sheriff’s Department to provide those services. Weld County announced earlier this year that it would stop providing those services after Dec. 31 of this year.

“Brighton and Commerce City Victim Services have established a reputation that far exceeds the normal services that victims receive,” Kim Messina, Brighton victim services manager, said. “We have been recognized locally, nationally

Brighton considers hiring park security

Private security could help tamp down on gra ti, drug use in city parks

Brighton could hire outside security staff to keep track of 22 parks and city properties overnight, City Councilors heard Oct. 11.

Parks and Recreation Director Travis Haines said Brighton’s city parks have seen a rise in crime.

“As you all know, the amount of undesirable activity is skyrocketing in our parks — graffiti, vandalism, overnight guests, drug activity, violent attacks and crimes and things are just continuing to climb every year,” Haines said. “I think we are

pretty much at an all-time high right now for what we have ever seen.”

He said he talked with neighboring communities, and many are hiring outside staff. His staff checked with four private companies to provide special patrols seven days each week from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Prices came in from 96,000 to $132,000, he said.

The companies would provide staff to monitor 22 city properties. The security consultants would visit all areas two times each night. They would have keys to go in and inspect restrooms and buildings looking for overnight camping, drug use or vandalism and would speak with people in the parks, making sure they adhere to closing times and curfews. They’ll contact police, if necessary.

Armed security would be an op-

tion, but Haines said he does not think Brighton needs that.

“I don’t think that’s the direction we want to go,” Haines said. “We don’t need somebody that is a contract employee for the city going crazy and causing issues with a firearm.”

Most companies provide TASERS and pepper spray for their consultants.

“Which is a lot more of what we are more looking for, you know, less lethal,” he said.

The security team would be required to keep reports of all interactions and the city would have access to all records, including body cameras and vehicle GPS data. They would not arrest people but would contact sworn police if there is an issue, Deputy Chief Matt Domenico

said.

“It really does feel like a dedicated solution to get people out checking on these parks on an ongoing basis in a way the PD staff just cannot do,” Domenico said. “But it allows us to target those areas and if something occurs, they will be able to get in contact with us.”

Domenico said the department would have to work out the details, if a private company is hired.

Councilor Clint Blackhurst said he was on board.

“I wish we had a dozen park rangers, and maybe someday it will have to be that way,” he said. “But I don’t think that’s what we need today. I just want to congratulate you on well thought out way to address a problem.”

Public works department on track for new engineer

Fort Lupton’s public works director, Roy Vestal, moved a step closer to hiring a new civil engineer during an Oct. 11 council town hall.

Council seemed to approve of hiring the unidentifi ed man. There was no formal decision because of the nature of the meeting.

The city advertised for the position in September and received four applications. No names were mentioned. Two drew Vestal’s attention. One is a resident of

SERVICES

FROM PAGE 1

and across the state. I don’t tell you that so you’ll say what a great job we do. We have built a program that is successful and based upon best practices that truly work.”

Lochbuie and the Fort Lupton police contacted Brighton to see if the program could be expanded. Messina said it could.

“One thing we thought about, though, is we will have to increase staff, but we can talk about that later in the budget,” Messina said.

Each department would provide space for the victim services staff to work and to meet confidentially with crime victims. Victim advocates themselves would work in all the cities and train with all departments and Messina would work directly

Aurora with 18 years’ experience, including stints with the city of Littleton and the city of Aurora. That’s the one Vestal pushed the hardest.

said the requested salary was within the acceptable range for such a position.

for a home.

“It sounds like he’d be a good candidate for us,” said Councilman Bruce Fitzgerald.

“His asking salary was $97,000,” Vestal told council. “The range we posted was between $62,000 and $74,000. Initially, I was disappointed. But the guy has skills. I’m looking at it long term. I’ve wanted to separate public works and the city engineer positions. It could happen earlier if we brought him on board.”

City Administrator Chris Cross

with each department’s chief of police.

She said it would call for hiring at least one full-time victim advocate for the program.

Increasing paid staff would allow for better coverage across the four municipalities.

She said that they will have to adapt what they do to work with each new police department.

“Currently Lochbuie and Fort Lupton have not had a robust victims services program,” she said. “We have about 75% call-out rate and we meet victims on the scene. That’s not something they have had or have been doing, so that could be a challenge for them and for our staff.”

It will also take those departments some work to get used to having victims services staff regularly involved on a regular basis, she said.

According to Messina, the expanded program will cost about $655,000

“I’d like to offer 98 ($98,000),” Vestal said. “Somebody with 18 years’ experience and who is very diverse in the fi eld? He could do a lot of things that we are contracting out. He has the experience. He’s interested in moving to the area. He’s not liking the big city a lot right now. He’d be a great addition.”

There was no apparent objection from council to a prospective hire. Vestal said the applicant has experience with working remotely in the event the person has to look

to operate annually and that would be shared by each community based on population, the number of victim rights calls for service in 2021 and the number of unattended deaths in each city. Under that formula, Commerce City would pay about $353,000, Brighton would pay about $213,000, Fort Lupton $52,000 and Lochbuie $36,000.

Councilor Clint Blackhurst wondered if Brighton volunteers would be asked to respond to the new communities. Messina said they would.

“Currently the way we have it, our volunteers come from both Brighton and Commerce City and they respond to whichever city calls,” she said.

He said he did see a concern with matching work cultures across the four departments.

“You have spent a good portion of your lifetime with the city training our officers on victim services and why it’s important and when they

The other application that caught Vestals’ eyes came from Pakistan, but Vestal said a hire would create some problems.

“The quota for H-1 visas has been exceeded,” he told council.

“The next one opens in 2024. It’ll cost us $12,000 to sponsor the application. It’s a long, drawn-out process, and there’s no guarantee he’d be issued an H-1 visa. He could be a contract (employee), but he’s probably not our best option.”

should be called,” Blackhurst said.

“I venture to say those two agencies will not have the same culture going in, which could create conflicts.”

Deputy Brighton Police Chief Matt Domenico said that’s a valid concern.

“They are certainly getting a different level of service than what we provide in our community,” he said.

“That being said, Kim and her staff have experience managing culture changes among organizations. There was a significant culture change in Commerce City and the victim advocate program was viewed very differently.”

That’s changed, he said, and now victim services is an accepted part of the Commerce City Police Department’s culture.

“I feel very good that we will be able to recognize some significant benefits while helping out our neighboring communities as well,” he said.

Fort Lupton considering ‘good change’ for employees

A combination of factors prompted Fort Lupton Human Resources Director Laura Howe to move city employee insurance coverage away from Humana Inc. and to somewhere else.

Humana Inc. is getting out of the insurance business in the state. During an Oct. 11 town hall, Howe said she knew where the city should go — United Health Care.

But she brought up four possibilities – United Health Care, an independent broker, the Public Sector Health Care Group and the Colorado

Employee Benefit Trust.

“The benefit trust is not something we are considering seriously,” she told councilors. “United Health Care is the only viable option.”

Howe contacted several carriers before recommending United Health Care.

“A lot of carriers declined to provide a quote,” she told the council. “Some of it has to do with our size. Cigna’s offerings haven’t been great.

Kaiser isn’t in our zip code. 2019 was a tough year for claims for us.”

She said United Health Care would be “a good change” for city employees. One reason is the chance for

would not be comfortable with the board making a decision without gauging interest from the district community and school staff first.

people to earn health credits in the form of gift cards for meeting certain health objectives.

“They have a larger network. I think employees should be able to find carriers to their liking,” Howe said.

United also offers an employee wellness program, even though Howe said most present employees don’t use it.

“It’s not the best wellness program in the market,” Howe told the council. “We’re going to have to rethink how we do wellness in the future.”

Next year’s cost to the city is a little less than 5 percent more than the present plan. Howe wants to stay with

Board member Cristian González, who is also a middle school teacher at 27J schools, expressed support of the idea.

the city’s present insurance broker, GBS Life Insurance. But some on the council wondered if a change wasn’t in order.

GBS and the city operate on a yearly contract. Howe said it would be hard to switch city brokers so late in the year.

“We don’t have a lot of options (for insurance carriers),” Howe told councilors. “United Health Care has a good network. I don’t think they are trash. They’re not Kaiser, which is narrowly tailored.”

There was no formal council decision because of the format of the meeting.

trained.”

1

At the beginning of an Oct. 12 study session discussion about the FASTER program, board members Matthew Adame, Susan Browne and Michelle Bettger said they were not interested in the district pursuing it.

Board member Jaime Sierra said she did not personally have a problem with the program, but she

Judy Callaway, a former teacher at Fort Lupton High School, said she does not see a need for armed staff in RE-8 schools.

“Do I think teachers, staff need to be armed in our schools? No,” she said. “If I was out in the middle of Texas somewhere and the nearest police officer was 50 miles away, then maybe. But here? No. I think it puts kids at greater risk.”

“Ever since Uvalde, personally, I think it just kinda hit a little bit more for me… And it got me thinking of if that happens, and I hope it never does, there’s really nothing I can do except just hide, just wait… and that’s kind of a scary thought for me,” he said. “So I think I would feel a little bit safer knowing that there’s maybe, you know, a fellow coworker of mine that has been

Superintendent Alan Kaylor stressed the importance of more community voices being involved as the conversation continues.

“I think once we go down this road, we just need to get all the players in the conversation so we don’t miss anything that might come back to hurt us down the road,” he said.

Kaylor said the board members will each speak with the principals of their assigned schools and will revisit the conversation at future meetings.

Northern Colorado singer-songwriter releases single

Keensburg singer Bailey Elora hopes to make it big time with her new single “Love Like This” through Sony Music Entertainment label The Orchard on Oct. 14.

Elora and her band are an alternative-rock genre based out of Denver. Her bandmates include Alfredo “Freddy” Zamora, Geoff Orwiler, James Romine, Isaac Zamora, and Dillon Jefferies. Elora is also a music ambassador for Youth on Records, a Denver nonprofit.

The song “Love Like This” tells the story of love’s cruel, convoluted side. While describing the different types and ways love can go wrong, It also poses the question, “Do I want a love like this? And is terrible love what you deserve?” Elora said.

Elora grew up in the Hudson/ Keenesburg, singing her way up

Should you consolidate retirement accounts?

If you’ve been working for many years, you may have accumulated several retirement accounts, such as IRAs and 401(k)s. But you might find it advantageous to consolidate these accounts with a single provider.

Having all your accounts in one place may help reduce the confusion and clutter involved with keeping track of tax documents, statements, fees, disclosures and other important information across multiple accounts.

And by consolidating accounts, you’ll avoid the possibility of forgetting about an old retirement plan. It’s surprising, but many people do indeed abandon accounts.

Also, when you place all your retirement accounts with one provider, you’ll find it easier to maintain a unified investment strategy and to rebalance your portfolio as needed. And it’s possible a new provider may even offer some new investment options.

Finally, when you reach 72 and start taking required withdrawals from your 401(k) and traditional IRA, you’ll find it easier to calculate the right amounts when you’ve consolidated all your accounts.

So, if you do have multiple retirement accounts, give some thought to consolidating them. It may save you time and hassles while also helping you manage your retirement income more effectively.

National map lists local presumed contaminated sites

risks to their communities. Places with contamination or presumptive contamination do not imply direct exposure or ingestion.

Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, Thornton’s Ascent Solar and Westminster’s Ambassador Printing are all sites called out in a new interactive map that identifies places across the country contaminated by “forever chemicals.”

“Our goal was to respond to what we see as a big undercount of contamination sites,” said Alissa Cordner, a senior author on the paper and co-director of Boston’s Northeastern University PFAS Project Lab, creators of the new map.

The map calls out places that have tested positive for having PFAS onsite as well as “presumption contamination” from things such as firefighting foam and industrial chemicals. The sites in Northglenn, Thornton and Westminster are all listed among the sites with presumed contamination.

“There are hundreds of identified PFAS sites in New Hampshire, it’s not necessarily that New Hampshire has the most cross-contamination, probably the most testing,” she said.

She said the tool’s purpose is to provide regulators, decision-makers and public health officials more information regarding potential

“They could be talking to those companies about the practices they’re using and the chemicals they’re using in their operations,” she said.

Defining presumptive contamination

The university’s database keeps track of where testing was done as well as presumptive contamination sources. Cordner, who is also an associate professor at Whitman College, said the study takes into account other academic research and regulatory processes in the U.S. that have identified sources of contamination from certain industries.

That’s where presumed contamination comes in, she said. An area where firefighting foam has been discharged or industrial facilities with waste that contains PFAS are considered presumptive.

Cordner said PFAS contamination is likely a bigger problem than the database shows because of data limitations. Colorado’s own testing data shows that the chemicals are prevalent.

PFAS in Colorado

In 2020, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment tested 400 Colorado water systems, 15 firefighting districts and 43 streams and found 34% of drinking water systems tested had some level of PFAS in the water.

A 2020 survey from the Colorado Health Department found 71 surface water samples had concentrations as high as 257 parts per trillion for 18 different kinds of PFAS.

The state health department released a report in April indicating that bodies of water in El Paso, Adams and Jefferson counties were contaminated with PFAS. CDPHE collected 49 fish representing 10 different species from Willow Springs Pond in El Paso County, Tabor Lake in Jefferson County and MannNyholt Lake at Adams County’s Riverdale Regional Park. They found PFAS in 100% of the fish they collected.

Cordner said her model is designed to be conservative. The in-

dustries considered presumptive are probably contaminated with PFAS, she said.

“We know that some dry cleaning operations are sources of PFAS contamination. However, we don’t feel confident that every single (dry cleaning) facility that might be included in our nationwide database are necessarily going to be using and emitting PFAS,” Cordner said.

She hopes the map helps municipalities attempting to address some of the root contamination sources of drinking water.The map could help find those sources, she said.

The tool comes as municipalities, specifically

Latino groups host CD8 forum Oct. 20

Ballroom, 2101 10th Ave. Greeley.

Candidates in Colorado’s newest Congressional District are expected Oct. 20 at a Greeley Latino issues forum.

Several groups – CIRC Action, the Latino Coalition of Weld County, LULAC Greeley Chapter, CLLARO, COLOR, Working Families Party, Mi Familia Vota, The Latino Action Council, League of Women Voters and UNC Dept. of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion organization – are hosting the forum from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 20 at the UNC University Center Longs Peak

Residents will get to interact one-on-one with the candidates from 6- 6:30 p.m. The forum kicks off at 6:30 p.m. with candidates for the U.S. Congress, the State Board of Education, the CU Regents and several house districts squaring off in a forum focused on Latino community issues.

Candidates expected to attend include Dr. Yadira Caraveo(D) and Barbara Kirkmeyer (R), candidates for the U.S. Congressional District 8.

Other candidates expected are Colorado Board of Education can-

didate Rhonda Solis; CU Regent candidates Yolanda Ortega and Mark VanDriel; Jennifer Parenti, candidate State House District 19, : Mary Young and Ryan Gonzalez, candidates for State House District 50; Ryan Armagost and Richard Webster, candidates for State House District 64; Lisa Chollet and Michael Lynch, candidates for State House District 65; and Spring Erickson, candidate for State House District 48.

The forum is free to the public, and refreshments will be included. There is also free parking available around the University Center.

SITES

Thornton, may need to upgrade their water treatment plants to remove PFAS from the water. The Environmental Protection Agency released a new advisory on June 15, setting a limit at 0.0004 parts per trillion for PFOA and 0.02 parts per trillion for PFOS.

According to Thornton spokesperson Todd Barnes, updating and upgrading water treatment plants to detect the new levels – should the health advisory turn into regulations – will be costly. He noted that most scientific equipment can’t detect levels that low.

IF IT’S IN YOUR DUCTS, IT’S IN YOUR LUNGS

Our mission is to lower energy costs and provide the healthiest quality air possible. For anyone, business or residential, we will increase e ciency of your system by using the very latest techniques, the latest technologies and top of the line products. We will provide the highest quality of work possible. Our professional sta will assure a high level of professionalism that cannot be matched in our industry. We guarantee our products and services.

Union Pacific transferred ownership to a private owner in 1980. According to Brighton’s Historic Preservation Staff, Howard Eyerly moved it to 269 E. Bridge St. in 1981 on the east side of the tracks.

The historic depot has been through several transitions since then. Soon after it was moved, it opened as a rail-themed restaurant and its owners added a train car on the right of the depot. They also added a model train with tracks that runs

SITES

Westminster Spokesperson

Andy Le said the city has not detected PFAS water contamination and has received no

along the top of the ceiling into the bathroom.

“I have people come in all the time and tell me, ‘When I was a little kid, we would come on my birthday,’ and the prime rib was supposed to be the best item on the menu,” said Natalie Cummings, president, and CEO.

The lower part of the depot also held a popular bar and Cummings said she knows plenty of people that enjoyed having drinks there. It was also a place where the district attorneys would come over and wait while their cases were being decided in District Court.

“There are lots of stories that went on at the depot

direction from CDPHE to notify the community. The same is true with Northglenn, city representative Diana Wilson said.

Dangerous contamination

PFAS are forever chemicals, meaning once they enter

and stories people won’t talk about because names could be mentioned. It’s pretty funny,” Cummings said.

Cummings said she believes the restaurant was sold, and a second restaurant tried to make it happen, but it wasn’t successful.

“Somewhere in 2000, it became a bicycle shop called Treads. They did an excellent job restoring the building and got the model train running again. They did a lot of work, and then it was closed down. There are lots of gaps in the story,” Cumming said.

The Chamber tried to work with the city to get into the building for years.

the human body, they don’t leave.

University of Colorado Professor John Adgate, noted that PFAS take a long time to break down. Adgate works in the college’s of Department of Environmental & Occupational Health, the Center for

“Then last fall, we started talking to the city again and we were able to make the deal and moved in this March and we are very excited,” Cumming said.

Cummings said they have plans to use the space on the back patio between the Chamber, the library, and the Armory for functions.

“Today its grandeur, we can add outdoor lighting, get permanent furniture back in the patio,” Cummings said. “So we’re working with the Brighton Urban Renewal Authority to work on some ideas where we can partner and get those things done.”

They would like to use the backspace of the Chamber

Health, Work & Environment and the college’s Cancer Center.

Adgate referenced the National Academy of Science’s recent report on guidance for PFAS, which found evidence that they decrease antibody response, abnormal blood

for a coffee shop and restaurant.

“The opportunities that exist are so fantastic, the partnerships we have here in this community between economic development for the city, city council, the Chamber,” Cummings said. “And of course, with everything that’s happening with the library, I think that we’re going to find a solution that blesses the city but is also generates business. I’m looking forward to that.”

Cumming said the tourism center is slowly developing to create something usable.

“It will help generate more visitors. It’s our goal.”

cholesterol levels, decreased infant and fetal growth and increased risk of kidney cancer in adults.

“I’d never use the word safe to describe this,” he said. “Everything comes with a risk. The goal should be to get the levels as low as possible. ”

S. 13th

As a family we want to express what an amazing life our husband and father Eugene “Gene” Cvancara lived. He was born on September 1, 1935 and started his life living in a tar paper shack on the family homestead in Ross, North Dakota. After his grandparents passed away, the family moved into the main farmhouse. Gene recalled how they lived an hour outside of town. e kids would put stones on the pot belly stove and wrap them in blankets that they placed at their feet in the open sleigh for the ride into town.

Gene quit school after 6th grade and helped on the farm. At 16 years old, Gene lied to get a job as a roughneck and drove to Texas to work. is not only gave him an excellent job, but he came back to his hometown and was able to help put the crop in with his family. He had been so proud and excited to help his family as an “adult”.

He returned to Texas to nish his job and at 18 years old, he signed up for the Army. He nished boot camp and was stationed in Fort Belvoir in Virginia. He was trained in the Army Corp of Engineers and upon completion of his training, he shipped out to Germany to rebuild buildings and roads. He took advantage of being in Europe enjoying sites in Amsterdam, France and Italy. Even though he loved remembering the areas he saw, he remembered how thankful the German people were to see their war-torn country being repaired and rebuilt. He said they all welcomed the soldiers and took care of them while they were there.

He started a life with his wife Sharon on June 15, 1958 and quickly moved from North Dakota to South Dakota and landed in Brighton, Colorado by spring of 1960.

ey raised their 3 children: Scott, Lezli and Shawn who all live in the area to this day. He not only built a life but worked on building the city. He was a superintendent for Asphalt Paving and his most notable

projects were all of I-225, 6th Avenue and I-25 through the “mousetrap”. He worked for Cox Construction working with telephone conduit, but his true passion came to fruition when he started Vancara Builders with his son Scott. ey built custom homes throughout Brighton. Most people today can still recognize the style, quality and craftsmanship that went into each and every house.

After working in California for a while, Gene returned to Colorado and retired from Concrete Express. He and Sharon enjoyed his retirement years while living part-time between Colorado and Arizona. ey extensively travelled throughout the country in an RV and always enjoyed meeting new people and visiting with friends and family along the way. ey took cruises to Alaska, the Panama Canal and were truly blessed when they ful lled their lifelong dream of travelling through the Holy Lands of Israel.

Gene passed away on September 23, 2022 with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife Sharon, brother Larry (Edith) Cvancara, son Scott (Gretchen) Cvancara, daughters Lezli (John) Belohrad and Shawn (Tom) Weaver. His grandchildren: Lynette (Rob)Laursen, Lori (Jered) Maupin, Seth (Kenzie) Cvancara, Shannon ( omas) Quayle, Mykol Sostarich, Tyler (Danielle) Weaver, Travis Belohrad, Alyssa (Devin) DeRocher, Ralphie Martinez, Auston Belohrad and Braden Weaver. Greatgrandchildren Alyanna Hale, Providence Quayle, Titus Quayle, Aspen Cvancara and Melody Sostarich.

He is preceded in death by his parents Louis and Cora Cvancara, brothers Leo and Donnie, sisters Ida and MaryAnne and daughter Tammy.

We celebrate a truly blessed life and look forward to seeing him again with our Lord and Savior in heaven.

E

AGLE VIEW A DULT C ENTER

Eagle View Adult Center Update –Oct 19 - 26 , 2022

Eagle View Adult Center is open Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Call 303-655-2075 for more information. e September & October Newsletter is available.

Cards, Games and Pool

If you like to play games like bridge, pinochle, dominos, scrabble and pool… Eagle View is the place to get connected. Check out the newsletter for playing times.

VOA Lunch

A hot, nutritious lunch is provided by Volunteers of America, Mondays and ursdays at 11:30 a.m.

Please reserve your VOA meal in advance: For Mondays reserve the ursday before, for ursdays reserve the Monday before.! Call Eleanor at 303-655-2271 between 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Mon. & urs. Daily meal donations are appreciated. $2.50 Donation per meal if age 60+ $8.50 Mandatory charge if under 60

Monsters & Legends

From the vampires of Eastern Europe to the stories of werewolves, zombies, and more, we will explore the origins and history of familiar (and not so familiar) tales and how they have evolved and grown over time. 1:30 p.m. Wed. Oct 19 $5 Deadline: Tues. Oct 18

Age of Reform: 1820 - 1850

Starting with the extraordinary concept of giving all adult males the right to vote, Americans believed they could improve the culture. Consequently, a series of reform movements began such as temperance, abolition of slavery, public education, and women’s rights. Presenter: Paul Flanders. 1:30 p.m. urs. Oct 20 $4 Deadline: Wed. Oct 19

Medicare 101

Whether you are turning 65 in the next few months or are already enrolled in Medicare, you’ll learn about all the Medicare alphabet – A, B, C, D, etc. Bring your questions! Our Medicare information series will continue in November. 1:30 p.m. Tues. Oct 25 Free Deadline: Mon. Oct 24 Colorado Ghost Stories

Ghosts, goblins, witches galore. Jack-o-Lantern light the door. Come sit a spell and hear the lore of ghastly apparitions, witches and more. Time Traveling with Jackie Smith will make you scream with delight; only if you’re there, you’ll be in for a fright! 1:30 p.m. urs. Oct 27 $4 Deadline:

To

The dangers of fentanyl

THORNTON – Brian Mason, the district attorney for the 17th Judicial District, spent some of his Oct. 13 town hall meeting at the Thornton Active Adult Center talking about his office’s duties, functions, divisions, who sets bail for defendants (it’s the judge assigned to the case) and even a “jury duty 101” presentation.

But the thing that was most on his mind was the drug fentanyl, which he said was synthetic, manufactured in China, shipped to Central America and is widely available in North America and around the world. Meth amphetamine used to be the drug of worry and concern in law enforce ment, but not now, he said.

Mason said one reason for the drug’s popularity is that it’s cheaper to make.

“They are literally putting fentanyl in every drug on the market,” Mason said. “We’ve found it in what appears to be oxycodone pills. We’re finding that people who take the drug think it’s one thing

Five people in Commerce City died earlier this year of a fentanyl overdose. So far, the DA’s office hasn’t been able to charge anyone for lack of evidence. Mason said the victims thought they were taking cocaine in stead. In a separate case, the district attorney said a grand jury recently indicted two people on drug traffick ing charges in connection with the death of a 2-year-old who died of

fentanyl poisoning.

Mason said methamphetamine “continues to be a huge problem.” But he said his office is seeing more cases of fentanyl abuse and poison ings.

“Fentanyl can give a bigger high,” Mason said. “I’m proud of how we are attacking the problem. I didn’t have the tool to charge someone with fentanyl poisoning resulting in death. Sometimes, we can be real creative and charge first-degree murder. But one of the requirements we have is to prove the suspect’s intent.”

Mason said the reaction to fentanyl is quick and fast.

“Parents? Talk to your kids about fentanyl. Fentanyl is the most danger ous drug on the streets,” he said. “We have to get people to understand how dangerous this drug is. If you have a drug that didn’t come from a phar macy, don’t take it.”

Motor vehicle theft

Mason said he and other district attorneys in the state want to change the state’s motor vehicle theft law. As of now, Mason can file charges based on the worth of the stolen car. He and the other attorneys plan to lobby the Legislature for a change.

“That is quite unjust,” Mason said. “It discriminates against people who have cars that aren’t valuable. Many people who have cars that aren’t valuable are poor. Many people can’t buy another car, so they can’t get to work or school or take their kids to daycare.”

Fifth Sunday sing

Brighton United Methodist Church will host its Fifth Sunday Sing at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at 625 S. Eighth Ave. Call 303-659-2022.

Dia de los Muertos art sought for The Armory

The Art at The Armory annual Dia de los Muertos exhibit is seeking local artists to join the show that runs through Nov. 16 at The Armory Performing Arts Center, 300 Strong St.

This exhibit is a collaboration with the Chicano Humanities & Arts Council with support from the Brighton Cultural Arts Com-

mission. The Armory will host a reception Friday, Oct. 28, featuring entertainment and refreshments. If you have questions, contact Armory House Coordinator Marcus Garcia at 303-655-2140.

Get inspired at Eagle View’s Annual Craft Fair

See the work of dozens of local artisans at Eagle View Adult Center’s Annual Craft Fair on Saturday, November 5 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1150 Prairie Center Parkway.

Forty-nine vendors will be present to sell homemade crafts to event attendees. The annual craft fair has been a community

Vote for

HARVEST

Thomas III

favorite event, featuring local artisans and bringing Brighton citizens together to appreciate creative talent and get an early start on holiday shopping. Bake sale goods, breakfast burritos and lunch items will be available for purchase.

For the fourth year, Brightonbased United Power donated $1,000 to help with event expenses. All proceeds will go toward Eagle View Adult Center’s operating costs.For more information, contact the Eagle View at 303-655-2075.

Dive into Splashing Pumpkins on October 23

Swim into the spooky season at the Brighton Recreation Center’s Splashing Pumpkins on Oct. 23 from 12:30 - 4 p.m. at 555 N. 11th Avenue. Participants will get to dive into a fl oating pumpkin patch to retrieve a pumpkin of their choice.

The entry fee is $6, which includes a pumpkin to take home. The chaperone entry fee is $3. Please note that chaperone tickets do not include a pumpkin. Chaperones must be at least 16 years old.

Armory Performing Arts Center concerts

The city of Brighton announced its lineup for concerts at the Armory Performing Arts Center, 300 Strong St.

Oct. 29: Yesterday, The Beatles Tribute, at 7 p.m.

Nov. 18: The Long Run, performs its annual “Alter Eagles” set at 8 p.m.

Nov. 19: The Long Run, Colorado’s tribute to the Eagles, at 8 p.m.

Tickets are available at brightonarmory.org. Contact Gary Montoya, events and downtown initiative manager, at gmontoya@ brightonco.gov.

Car registration now open for Carnival Palooza 2022

In preparation for the annual trunk-or-treat event Car-nival Palooza, the Brighton Recreation Center has opened registration for cars to participate in the event. Car-nival Palooza is scheduled for 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Brighton Recreation Center parking lot (555 N. 11th Ave.).

RTD District K HARVESTforRTD.com

“To Improve Transportation Access For All Residents”

Phone and Internet Discounts

Available to CenturyLink Customers

The Colorado Public Utilities Commission designated CenturyLink as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier within its service area for universal service purposes. CenturyLink’s basic local service rates for residential voice lines are $28.50 per month and business services are $41.00 per month. Speci c rates will be provided upon request.

CenturyLink participates in the Lifeline program, which makes residential telephone or qualifying broadband service more affordable to eligible lowincome individuals and families. Eligible customers may qualify for Lifeline discounts of $5.25/month for voice or bundled voice service or $9.25/month for qualifying broadband or broadband bundles. Residents who live on federally recognized Tribal Lands may qualify for additional Tribal bene ts if they participate in certain additional federal eligibility programs. The Lifeline discount is available for only one telephone or qualifying broadband service per household, which can be either a wireline or wireless service. Broadband speeds must be at least 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload to qualify. CenturyLink also participates in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which provides eligible households with a discount on broadband service. The ACP provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands.

For both programs, a household is de ned as any individual or group of individuals who live together at the same address and share income and expenses. Services are not transferable, and only eligible consumers may enroll in these programs. Consumers who willfully make false statements to obtain these discounts can be punished by ne or imprisonment and can be barred from these programs.

If you live in a CenturyLink service area, visit https://www.centurylink.com/ aboutus/community/community-development/lifeline.html for additional information about applying for these programs or call 1-800-201-4099 with questions.

Participants are encouraged to pre-register at Brighton’s activity registration page, at https:// tinyurl.com/yzv7az7w on the internet. Walk-ins will be allowed if there is space available. You can also register by calling 303-6552200.

If you have questions about the event, please call the Recreation Center at 303-655-2200.

Cars are decked out for the Halloween event and participants will be handing out candy to kids. Participants must bring their own candy to give away during the event.

If you’d like to participate, register at www.brightonco.gov/ registermycar before Oct. 26.

If you have questions, contact Katy French, youth recreation coordinator, at 303-655-2209 or kfrench@brightonco.gov.

Knowsomeone

TURN TO THE COLORADO SUN FOR NEWS ACROSS THE STATE

The Colorado Sun is a journalistowned, award-winning news outlet that strives to cover all of Colorado so that our state — our community — can better understand itself.

In this way, The Sun contributes to a more vibrant, informed and whole Colorado.

The Sun, launched in 2018, is committed to fact-based, in-depth and non-partisan journalism. It covers everything from politics and

culture to the outdoor industry and education.

Now, The Colorado Sun co-owns this and other Colorado Community Media newspapers as a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy. The Sun is CCM’s partner for state wide news.

For Colorado Sun stories, opinions and more, and to support The Sun’s misssion as a member or subscriber, visit coloradosun.com.

TRIVIA

GEOGRAPHY: What is the coldest ocean on Earth?

ANIMAL KINGDOM: What kind of animal is represented by the scientific order

LANGUAGE: What does the Greek prefix “pan-” mean in English?

MEDICAL: What is the common name for Hansen’s disease?

LITERATURE: Which 1970s nonfiction book begins with the line, “We were somewhere around Barstow on the edge of the desert when the drugs began to take hold”?

THEATER: Who wrote the Tony Award-winning play “The Heidi Chronicles”?

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: The Empire State Building in New York has how many stories?

ACRONYMS: In

what does the

stand

FOOD & DRINK: Which country produces a cheese called Manchego?

HISTORY: Who was the

House Speaker in U.S. history?

The Arctic Ocean.

Elephants.

“All” (panorama, etc.).

Leprosy.

“Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” (Hunter S. Thompson).

Wendy Wasserstein.

102.

Single lens reflex.

Spain.

Frederick Muhlenberg.

King Features Synd., Inc.

Crossword Solution

Real Estate & Rental

Manufactured/Mobile Homes

3 bed 2 bath Copper Key MHP, Ft. Lupton. Down payment $8500. Finance at $634 per month. Lot rent $700 includes water/sewer/trash Debbie (303) 637-7000 or (303) 6377001

Market Place

Bids

Request for Subcontractor and Supplier Proposals

B.C. Builders LLC requests subcontractor and supplier proposals for 72 unit, wood framed, 3 story building in Ft. Lupton, CO. Section 3, MBE/WBE/DBE businesses strongly encouraged to submit. Please contact Jon Bannister at info@bc-builders.com for information.

Garage and Estate Sales

Garage Sales

Holiday supplies (Halloween costumes, Christmas), plus miscellaneous, $1 - $1.50 most items. 537 Eastern Ave., Brighton. Fri.- Sun., Oct. 21-23, 9 am - 4 pm

Estate Sales

ESTATE SALE

Friday October 21st & Saturday October 22nd 8am - 4pm 15720 GunClub Road Brighton Colorado Books, paintings, art supplies, furniture, dishes and appliances, golf cart, tools, lawn mower and more! Cash only.

Merchandise

Arts & Crafts

Health & Beauty

VIAGRA and CIALIS USERS! 50 Generic Pills SPECIAL $99.00 100% guaranteed. 24/7 CALL NOW! 888-445-5928 Hablamos Espanol

DENTAL INSURANCE - Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Covers 350 procedures. Real insurance - not a discount plan. Get your free dental info kit! 1-855-526-1060 www.dental50plus.com/58 #6258.

Medical

Attention oxygen therapy users!

Inogen One G4 is capable of full 24/7 oxygen delivery. Only 2.8 pounds. Free info kit. Call 877-929-9587

Miscellaneous

Paying top cash for men’s sportwatches! Rolex, Breitling, Omega, Patek Philippe, Heuer, Daytona, GMT, Submariner and Speedmaster. Call 833-603-3236

HughesNet– Finally, super-fast internet no matter where you live. 25 Mbps just $59.99/mo! Unlimited Data is Here. Stream Video. Bundle TV & Internet. Free Installation. Call 866-499-0141

Miscellaneous

Victor 9, 3 Wheel Mobility Scooter. Only two months old. Retail Cost $1886, Sale Price $900. Telephone 303-503-8000 or e-mail greg3141951@gmail.com

Wanted to Buy

TO BUY

in Christ Church

October 21st, 10am-4pm &

October 22nd, 9am-3pm 11355 N. Sheridan Blvd.,

Switch and save up to $250/yr on talk, text & data. No contract or hidden fees. Unlimited talk & text with flexible data plans. Premium nationwide coverage. 100% U.S. based customer service. Limited time get $50 off any new account. Use code GIFT50. 1-855-903-3048

The Generac PWRcell solar plus battery storage system. Save money, reduce reliance on grid, prepare for outages & power your home. Full installation services. $0 down financing option. Request free no obligation quote. 1-877-539-0299

Help Wanted

We continue to invest in innovation and people, developing new businesses and state-of-the art tools that support new products that produce superior ROIs for clients. We believe that a creative, learning environment staffed with talented people who want to grow and utilize the newest and best tools will result in a dynamic and successful culture that has a positive impact on our clients business and our community. Our brand is one of the most trusted in our community. We’ve built this reputation by providing award-winning news coverage and by being engaged in our community at all levels. As a true marketer, we want you to bring your experience and expertise to develop the best advertising and audience programs for local advertisers needing to engage with the community to grow their business. We value teamwork. We embrace opinions, perspectives, cultures and backgrounds that energizes the company and fuels our passion to do what’s right for our readers, our advertisers and our employees. If you’ve got the drive and the passion, together we can take your career farther than you’ve ever imagined. We are building a sales team that will be the face of the changing media landscape. We are looking for people who are excited to represent our emerging brands and our trusted, traditional ones too. Join our team, working from our Englewood offices and remote. If you’re as passionate as we are about our mission to grow and engage our community, please apply. This position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and paid holiday, vacation, sick and personal time. As an added bonus, you’ll office less than 60 minutes from the best Colorado has to offer in outdoor recreation.