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At left, Nevaeh Dunlap, 6, takes a ride on a pony during the 2014 Adams County Fair Aug. 1. Above, Damon Dunlap, 11, feeds a calf and goats at the Petting Zoo at the 2014 Adams County Fair Aug. 1. Below, children play in a box full of corn kernels at the Agriland section of the 2014 Adams County Fair Aug. 1. Photos by Tammy Kranz
Weather cooperates for fair By Tammy Kranz tkranz@coloradocommunitymedia.com
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Despite soggy grounds, a large crowd turned out for Kids Day at the 2014 Adams County Fair on what turned out to be a mostly sunny day. Kids Day featured hamster balls on water, pony rides, a petting zoo, a climbing wall, inflated slides and lots of giveaways and activities inside the Waymire Dome building. Inside the Exhibit Hall, kids got to play in a
box full of corn kernels and watch honeybees at work in the Agriland section. The fair celebrated its 110th anniversary during the rodeo on July 31. The rodeo has been part of the fair for its entire history. The grandstand arena was pretty muddy — but the weather dried out before the rodeo started. The five-day celebration began July 30 and ran through Aug. 3 at the Adams County Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Road in Brighton. The theme behind this year’s fair was traditional meets new. A new event this year on Aug.
2 was the Funnel Cake 5 & 10K Run/Walk, proceeds benefited the Foster Families of Adams County. Officials hope this grows into a large, signature event of the fair. Fair officials took a traditional activity — a scavenger hunt — and modernized it to be a QR Code Scavenger Hunt. There were 10 codes sprinkled throughout the fairgrounds and each person that collected all 10 won a prize. There were few heritage contests, including ice-cream making contest using hand-cranked ice cream makers.
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At left, the Adams County Search and Rescue crew raise money with a dunkin’booth at the Adams County Fair Aug. 1. Above, crowds stream through the Midway at the fair.
Fracking ballot initiatives dropped Task force plan in the works By Vic Vela
vvela@colorado communitymedia.com Voters will not be weighing in on hydraulic fracturing this November after all. Gov. John Hickenlooper and U.S. Rep. Jared Polis announced an eleventh hour deal on Aug. 4 to create a special task force to address issues surrounding fracking — the very day that sig-
natures to put fracking on the November ballot were due for submission to the Secretary of State’s Office. The task force is part of a deal that the two Democrats reached in the days leading up to the announcement that will also end efforts by Polis to place two antifracking ballot initiatives on the November ballot. Later in the day, pro-fracking groups said they too will drop their own ballot initiative efforts, suddenly ending what was gearing up to be a ballot box fight Fracking continues on Page 7
U.S. Rep. Jared Polis discusses the details of a deal reached with Gov. John Hickenlooper on Aug. 4 concerning fracking and local control initiatives. Photo by Vic Vela
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Attorney eyes District 3 seat Solano makes a bid for ADCO commissioner By Tammy Kranz
tkranz@coloradocommunitymedia.com With decades of law experience under his belt, Manuel Solano said he believes his expertise could be an asset if he was elected into office. Solano is the Democratic candidate for the District 3 representative of the Adams County Board of County Commissioners. “I have been an attorSolano ney for 38 years, and I felt it was time for me to get out of the courtroom and give back to the community,” he said.
Solano has worked as the regional director for a national civil rights law firm and runs his own business, Solano Law Offices. If elected, Solano said his main goal would be to get good jobs to Adams County that pay a livable wage. Every candidate says that, he said, “but I haven’t seen any results.” He also wants to focus on Front Range Airport and get it to be a self-sustaining operation. “Taxpayers have had to supplement (the airport) to the tune of $1.2 million per year for many years now,” Solano said. Front Range is touted as being a regional hub, he said, so those in the region with an interest in the airport should help support it. He suggested that the airport partnered with nearby schools such as Metro State University of Denver and School of Mines to create a research and develop-
ment center. “We could have a wonderful educational facility out there,” Solano said. Solano said he has spent time with Adams County employees and would like to have a closer relationship with them if elected. He said he thinks they unfairly live under a shadow of suspicion since the Quality Paving Scandal a few years ago — which involved county officials giving Quality no-bid contracts and about $1.8 million for work that was never completed or double-billed. On the heels of the scandal, the county hired an independent ethics officer, from New York, which Solano said was not necessary. “I think there are other areas we are spending money for outside services that could be brought into Adams County government,” he said. While this may be his first run for political office, he is no stranger to campaigning or the lifestyle of a politician.
His wife, Judy, served four terms as the representative for the state house District 31 and is a candidate for the District 24 state senate seat. “I’m very fortunate to have such a wonderful wife that has a passion for the community she is truly my backbone,” said the father of three and grandfather of five. Solano has lived in Adams County for more than 50 years and currently lives in an unincorporated area. He graduated from Adams City High School in 1965 and earned a degree in political science and sociology from the University of Colorado. He graduated in 1976 from law school at the University of Colorado in Boulder. He has served on the Seventeenth Judicial District Nomination commission, Legal Aid, Hispanic Bar Association, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association and the Colorado Environmental Coalition.
New X-ray scanner approved for jail Scanner will replace pat downs to locate contraband By Tammy Kranz tkranz@coloradocommunitymedia.com The security at the Adams County Detention Center soon will be improved thanks to the county board’s approval to purchase a new body scanner. The Adams County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously during the regular meeting on July 29, to approve purchase of a Systems Sorter RS Scanner from Sierra Detention Systems
for $142,906. “In a jail operation our size, contraband is always an issue,” said Sheriff Doug Darr. “This gives us an opportunity to scan for those items, find them and do something about them before they get in the jail population.” Jail personnel search the housing locations in the jail on a weekly basis and often find contraband. Before the purchase approval, Jennifer Tierney, contract administrator, told the board that the most frequent threats encountered at the jail is the introduction of contraband such as narcotics, cell phones and weapons during the booking and receiving process.
“Instances of this occurring are becoming more frequent,” she said. “Currently the best screening method is strip searching inmates during the booking process. However, some inmates do not fit within the legal criteria for a strip search and enter the facility with only a pat down search.” Tierney added that the current screening method also does not catch the incoming prisoners who ingest contraband in order to smuggle it into the detention center. “Digital screening or scanning is one of the best methods of detecting internal and externally hidden contraband,” she said.
She listed the benefits of digital screening as the scan only taking 8 seconds, being able to identify paperclips hidden in body cavities and offering a thorough screening for individuals who do not fit the legal requirements for strip searching. Sierra Detention Systems’ body scanner is in compliance with the Department of Health for emission of low dose X-ray and there is little impact to the individuals being scanned, Tierney said. The purchase price for the scanner includes the one year manufacturer’s warranty and an extended three-year warranty.
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Bringing a trailer full of treats Family charts 30-year history at fair rodeo By Lou Ellen Bromley David and Allison Brown are familiar faces at the Adams County Fair and Rodeo for many fairgoers, after setting up their food trailer and selling funnel cakes, foot long corndogs, curly fries and fresh squeezed lemonade there for 30 years. The Browns are the owners of a foodstand, called the Sugar’s Concessions, that they bring from Hot Springs, Arkansas to Colorado to work at the fair every year, and have been coming to Adams County Fair and Rodeo from the time Allison was a child. “This was one of the very first places we worked when my father and mother Pat and Anna Sherrill started the business,” said owner and chief cook, Allison Brown. Her father Pat was involved in the food concession until he passed away two years ago this August. “Although he couldn’t travel with the business in later years, we were able to accomplish everything he had hoped to do before he passed,” Allison said. Her parents started the business with one large fish frying tub, where her mother fried funnel cakes out in the open. That proved difficult so after a short while her father bought a canvas booth to set the fryer in, which they had to take down every time they moved to a different location. Eventually he purchased an old station wagon so they could carry the tent, fryer and the family all together, making traveling a lot easier. David and Allison travel with Sugar’s Concessions from April to October every year, all over the United States. From Long Island New York, to Lake Charles, Louisiana; Minot, North Dakota; and into Wyoming, they work several different events in each state. “Our heart and soul are in this business, it involves our whole family, Allison said. The family members start their season in April with The Scottish Festival in Batesville, Arkansas, then travel to numerous locations all summer ending up in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for the Octoberfest Celebration. After Tulsa their travels end for a few months, giving them a chance to rest and get ready for next year. Their lifestyle with the food concession can be an adventure,
David and Allison Brown owners of the Sugar’s Concessions standing beside the trailer at the Adams County Fair. Photo by Lou Ellen Bromley Allison told about the time she traveled from Long Island, New York to Greeley, Colorado, for the Greeley Stampede in less than 24 hours. She also recalled another time that she and her aunt had a near miss traffic accident while moving to a new location. They lost a tire on the truck they were driving during a storm, causing the truck to spin several times on the wet road. She laughed and said her father told her “don’t spend too much getting it towed,” after he found out they were alright. The business has grown over the years, and David and Allison now have three trailers and five trucks. David is in charge of the equipment, keeping it repaired and making sure everything is in good working order. David said, “We have been coming to Adams County for so long that we know where to take our equipment locally to have repairs done, and have developed friendships with several local merchants.” The recipes for the funnel cakes they sell are created by Allison, she has used premade mixes in the past but found the taste and quality poor, so she has developed her own. At the fair this year they are offering the traditional funnel cake, plus a red velvet funnel cake with cream cheese icing and chocolate syrup along with powdered sugar on top. Allison said her favorite funnel cake is a pumpkin spice
recipe they use at Octoberfest, saying it taste like pumpkin pie. Allison and her funnel cakes are going to be highlighted on the cable program, Spot on Carnival Eats which is part of The Food Network, and will air on The Food Network in the future. The Browns have three children, Anna K, Grace Anne and Will, and three grandsons, Gunner, Ethan and Tucker. Anna lives in Arkansas with the three grandsons, Grace Anne is a journalist student at Lyons Collage in Batesville, Arkansas, and Will is a high school student in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Like their mother, the Brown’s children have been involved with the Sugar’s Concessions their whole lives, traveling with their parents every summer. Will was only six weeks old the first time he was at the Adams County Fair. Grace Anne is with them this year helping her parents run the concession. Allison said next summer all three of their grandsons will be traveling with them making four generations to work in the family business. Their son Will is the child David and Allison expect will carry on the Sugar’s Concessions after they can no longer run it. “Will would like to be a professional football player, but also intends to continue to run the business when he is old enough.” said Allison.
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Attendance at public meetings is not required to comment. You may also comment online at rtd-denver.com no later than Friday, August 29, 2014. For details on the fare study, visit rtd-denver.com Para más detalles sobre el estudio de las tarifas, visite rtd-denver.com
Perfect weather brings appreciative crowd out to hear country band Staff Report Brighton’s concerts at Carmichael Park featured the country band, Buckstein, Friday night. The band put on a high-energy show. Matt Buckstein, and his band performed to an appreciative audience of country music fans who came to the park to enjoy the music and the perfect weather. Buckstein Band also performed Thursday night at the Adams County Fair and Rodeo.
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VA overhaul garners overwhelming support Move comes on heels of series of revelations By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Congress last week passed a bill aimed at reforming the Department of Veterans Affairs, an agency that has been the subject of intense scrutiny over a number of departmental failures. The $16 billion legislation would provide money for new VA medical facilities and the hiring of more doctors and nurses. The bill would also allow veterans to see doctors outside the VA system if they are unsuccessful in obtaining an appointment.
A congressional conference committee worked to merge efforts by the Senate and the House of Representatives and came up with a compromise bill that passed the Senate on July 31 with overwhelming bipartisan support. It passed the House the day before. “I think veterans are going to be better served now and the VA is going to be a better organization by veterans being able to vote with their feet if they’re not getting adequate care,” said Rep. Mike Coffman of Aurora, a Republican and veteran who serves on the House Veterans Affairs Committee. The bill is a response to several alarming departmental failures that came to light in recent months. A federal audit shows more than 57,000 veterans have waited at least three months to see a doctor, while others who asked for appoint-
ments never received one. Some veterans died while waiting months for an appointment. Other findings have shown that VA employees — whose bonuses are tied to wait time reductions — falsified reports to hide information about long wait times. The scandal led to the resignation of department director Eric Shinseki in May. The Senate on July 29 confirmed Robert McDonald as the department’s new secretary. The bill would require that the agency send veterans to private health providers when the department is unable to provide care within 14 days. The legislation would also ban bonuses for VA employees and puts in place greater oversight over the department’s operations. Democratic Rep. Ed Perlmutter of Golden
said he is particularly happy about being able to provide funding for more doctors and nurses, which he hopes will put an end to extraordinary wait times for appointments. “I think this is going to benefit our veterans in both the short term and long term,” Perlmutter said. Members of Congress hope the legislation is the beginning of the end to an embarrassing ordeal. “Our veterans have made incredible sacrifices and we owe it to them to fulfill the promises we have made,” said Republican Rep. Cory Gardner of Yuma. “What’s happened at the VA over the last several years has been shameful and unbecoming of the type of respect and the oath we have made, the solemn obligation we have made to our vets.”
Market day features deals, food and fun 5th annual Market Day will move back to downtown By Lou Ellen Bromley bromleyclan@hotmail.com Market Day is back, for a fifth annual celebration of the fresh, unique, and handmade goods. Brighton’s Market Day will be Aug. 23, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The Market Day event is moving back to Historic Downtown Brighton this
year and joining with the monthly downtown merchants Artisan fair. The local downtown merchants will be having their own vendors and booths that will provide various handmade items and unique gifts, while the Market Day participants will have available fresh farm products for sale, and provide entertainment for the people attending this combined, family oriented, event. Brighton Jazz will provide music throughout the day and fun activities for the children including face painting and a bounce house will be available. “The purpose of Market Day is to honor the agricultural heritage of Brighton. We have
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Brighton’s Sister City organization and will have fresh farm produce for sale at their vegetable stand. LuLu’s of Brighton will have assorted items available to buy as well. Palizzi Farm is teaming up with the Zion Youth Group to provide a variety of farm fresh vegetables for visitors to purchase also. Brighton Shares the Harvest, Adams County Historical Society, and Brighton Historic Preservation Commission will all have booths set up to provide information about their organizations. Brighton Feed and Saddlery and Tractor Supply will also be on hand for the Market Day event.
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Vote for lawsuit spurs another partisan split By Vic Vela
ablevvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com nursraor- Colorado congressional Republicans insist that last week’s vote to sue President Barack Obama was eransa necessary response to “overreach” on the part of his Perl-administration. But Democratic counterparts slammed Republiationcans for taking time just before leaving Washington ssingfor the summer recess to hold a purely partisan vote to sue the president rather than address issues that sacri-actually matter to Americans. rom- “What they’re doing certainly doesn’t do anything Coryto help the middle class of America,” said Democrathe VAic Rep. Ed Perlmutter. meful The Republican-led House voted 225-201 to apd theprove a resolution to authorize House Speaker John n weBoehner to sue Obama on claims that the president has abused his power and has ignored the Constitution. No Democrats voted for the lawsuit and five Republicans also voted no. Republicans claim that Obama has overreached on a number of areas where he has taken executive action. But the lawsuit focuses specifically on the president’s decision to delay key provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Republicans are unhappy that the president did not consult with Congress prior to taking action to delay the requirement that businesses provide health coverage to their employees. Democrats find it funny that the lawsuit focuses on a provision delay of Obamacare — a health care law that Republicans didn’t want to see implemented to begin with. Republican Rep. Cory Gardner said he voted for the lawsuit because “we have an obligation to uphold the Constitution and the Constitution requires a separation of powers.”
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“The president has stepped across this line and has engaged in unilateral lawmaking,” Gardner said. “He’s weakened the legislative branch and strengthened the executive branch at the expense of the legislative branch.” Republican Rep. Mike Coffman said that if Democrats valued the preservation of constitutional separation of powers, they should have joined Republicans in voting for the lawsuit. “It absolutely should have been bipartisan because I think that anybody serving the Congress ought to be concerned about executive overreach, whether it’s a Republican in the White House or a Democrat in the White House,” Coffman said. “I think that we are co-equal branches of government and anybody serving in the Congress ought to be interested in preserving the power of the institution.” But the public doesn’t seem to agree. Although Obama’s approval ratings continue to be anemic, results from a recent CNN/ORC International poll show that respondents oppose the lawsuit by a 57-41 percent ratio. Coffman said he doesn’t concern himself with the possibility that voters might respond adversely to Republican efforts to sue the president. “I only focus on what I’m doing,” he said. “I don’t focus on the Republican Party. I don’t focus on Washington, D.C. I focus on what the voters in the district focus on.” But Perlmutter said if that’s the case, then why aren’t Republicans focusing on passing legislation that matters to the public? “That’s what they’re spending their time on,” Perlmutter said of the lawsuit. “Instead of getting things done for Americans across the country, they’re suing the president and they can’t get done immigration reform, infrastructure, education, retirement security ... stuff that’s important that doesn’t get done.”
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The Adams County Board of County Commissioners voted on the following during its July 29 regular meeting.
Parking facilities work
The board unanimously approved a contract with Straightline Saw Cutting for $359,661.20 to complete various repairs at parking lots at county facilities. The first portion of the project includes annual maintenance and minor repairs related to parking lots and drive lanes such as crack sealing, seal coating and striping. The second part includes major repairs such as removal and replacement of paving or resurfacing of poor condition areas at multiple lots as well as a new walkway for work release personnel at the jail. The third and final part of the work is the rework and replacement of a portion of the loop roadway at the Regional Park due to age, condition and improper drainage.
Phone upgrade
The board unanimously approved a contract with One Neck IT Solutions for a Cisco Phone Upgrade in the amount of $406,115.93. The current Avaya phone system at the Adams County Detention Center, headquarters and the coroner’s office is one of the oldest systems in the county. The Avaya system had an end of sale in 2005 and an end of support in 2008, resulting in high support costs through Avaya. Cisco phones have been used in the county for the past 15 years and this approval will incorporate the jail, headquarters and coroner’s office into that system. The county had $450,000 allocated in the 2014 budget for this project.
Rezoning for Clear Creek Valley Park
The board unanimously approved the request to rezone a 1 acre parcel at 5845 Lowell Blvd. in the Hyland Hills district from industrial to public lands, open space and facilities. This is part of an overall open space project for the Clear Creek Valley Park. The site is located along the west side of Lowell, north of 58th Avenue and south of 60th Avenue in the Berkeley neighborhood. The district anticipates opening the park in 2016. The district plans to demolish or move garage structures and an old farm house on this parcel of land. Commissioners on board are Chairman Charles “Chaz” Tedesco, District 2, Eva Hendry, District 1, and Erik Hansen, District 3. The next regular board of county commissioners meeting will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, in the Public Hearing Room, Adams County Government Center, 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Brighton. — Compiled by Tammy Kranz
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Hiring range is $48,587 - $55,876, DOQ/E. Position is responsible for support in all areas of the City Clerk’s Office including but not limited to records management and preservation, processing licenses, conducting elections, notice of public hearings, preparing Council agendas and Council meeting minutes, processing open records requests, and processing incoming bids. Requires high school diploma or GED; valid Colorado driver’s license with a safe driving record; ability to work evenings occasionally. Applicant must be at least 18 years of age. Applicant must successfully complete several pre-employment skills tests and background investigation as conditions of employment. If you are interested in serving a unique historical city and enjoy working with diverse populations, please apply online. Visit http://www.cityofblackhawk.org/goto/employee_services to apply online. Closing date is August 11, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. Applicants are required to upload their resumes during the online application process. The City supports its employees and appreciates great service! EOE.
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Hiring range is $43,259 - $49,748, DOQ/E. Position is responsible for the operation of the emergency communications console including the receipt of calls and proper dispatch of appropriate equipment and personnel to provide assistance to the citizens and visitors of Black Hawk in the areas of Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services. Requires high school diploma or GED; valid Colorado driver’s license with a safe driving record; ability to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must be at least 18 years of age. Applicant must successfully complete several pre-employment tests including but not limited to typing, mathematical and multi-tasking skills, psychological exam, physical exam, drug testing, and background investigation as conditions of employment. If you are interested in serving a unique historical city and enjoy working with diverse populations, please apply online. The City supports its employees and appreciates great service! Please visit http://www.cityofblackhawk.org/goto/ employee_services to apply online. Closing date is August 22, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. Applicants are required to upload their resumes during the online application process. EOE. Professional Case Management is currently hiring full-time Call Center Agents to provide information to former nuclear weapons workers. Competitive pay and benefits. Please send your resume to brandi.santogatta@procasemanagement.com. EOE.
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Lessons of a road warrior Things I learned while vacationing around the state of Colorado last week: Colorado is an enormous state, and it takes a long time to get places. This is a great thing, as long as your family is happy and getting along (or sleeping); a wise father knows when too much is too much (in other words, somebody other than me). Seven is an interesting age for little boys — young enough to still be embarrassed by their own, er, noises, but old enough to find other peoples’ noises hysterically funny. The hot springs resort at Pagosa Springs doesn’t get quite the publicity that the one at Glenwood does, but it should. The setting, right along the banks of the San Juan River, is stunning, and the resort is clean, and fun for the kids, and has lots of variety for everyone. High mountain passes are one of my favorite things, but they’re not nearly as much fun when you’ve got the whole family in the car. A bit nerve-wracking. That said, Red Mountain Pass between Ouray and Silverton is astonishingly beautiful, though it is not for the faint of heart. At points, there is only about 9 inches of shoulder leading to 1,000-foot drop-offs. But, if you can stomach it, the views of the San Juan Mountains are gorgeous, and the high meadows that line parts of the road
are positively Kinkade-ian. Some day, I hope to ride my bike over it (yes, people do that — we passed three of them). By the way, I would not recommend planning a day of travel that involved Red Mountain, Molas, and Wolf Creek passes. Especially if you have to race a hailstorm out of Durango along the way. Hard on the car, harder on the nerves. Nor would I recommend running 6 miles of obstacle course race the day before heading out on a road trip. Sore muscles don’t respond well to being stuck in one position for hours. MapQuest, and similar apps, are wonderful tools, but they’re not infallible. Still no substitute for being able to read a map. There is only one thing worse, as a father, than going to a swimming pool with your beautiful teenage daughter, and that’s going to a swimming pool with your TWO beautiful teenage daughters.
Check that — what’s even worse than that is being the guy who has to drive the whole lot of ‘em home after, so you can’t even have a beer poolside to mitigate the pain. How do you know you’ve done vacation right? When the whole family wants to put an early end to the final day so they can get home to the puppies. And, no, I am not an employee of the Colorado Tourism Board, or any travel agency. I just think it’s easy, as a native, to take the beauty and grandeur of this state for granted. There is so much to see and do in our own back yard that it seems foolish to send too much of our tourism money elsewhere. And finally, of all the resources you have to marshal to pull off a great vacation, there is one that you get back, and it’s the most limited of them all: time. I am painfully aware of the inexorable passage of time, now that Elizabeth is graduated and plotting her future, and a good vacation is an invaluable way to slow that down — to push the sun back up a little higher in the sky for one more day. Michael Alcorn is a music teacher and fitness instructor who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. He graduated from Alameda High School and the University of Colorado-Boulder.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What have you enjoyed most at the Adams County Fair? We asked some folks what they enjoyed most at the 2014 Adams County Fair on Friday, Aug. 1, (Kids Day), and here were some responses.
Mostly everything but the scary rides. Nevaeh Dunlap, 6
The rides — I love most of the rides. Damon Dunlap, 11
My favorite thing about the fair would have to be the rodeo because I barrel race. I like watching all the ladies out there. Lindsey Irby 2014 Adams County Fair Lady in Waiting It’s fun to interact with people and watch them do all the activities. Bob Rowe, Adams County Fair volunteer
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Community Reach hires new COO By Ashley Reimers
areimers@colorado communitymedia.com Community Reach Center, an Adams County nonprofit mental health center, has a new Chief Operating Officer, Tamara Player. She was recently hired to oversee the daily operations of the organization, which has five outpatient offices in Brighton, Commerce City, Northglenn, Thornton and Westminster. As the new COO, Player said she’s dedicated to ensuring Community Reach provides an effective and efficient experience to all consumers. “We have a customer service e philoso-
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ing up to be a ballot box fight that was expected to be costly – both in terms of campaign advertising dollars and potentially in political price for other candidates seeking office this fall. The Polis-backed initiatives sought to increase setback requirements for wells and would have also given communities greater control over oil and gas drilling operations. Pro-fracking groups had sought initiatives that could have had economic impacts on communities that ban fracking – the process by which water and chemicals are blasted into the ground to free up trapped oil and gas underneath. Also as part of the agreement, Hickenlooper said the state would work to end a lawsuit against Longmont over new oil and gas regulations the city adopted two years ago. But the big news is the agreement to pull the ballot measures. Hickenlooper and the oil and gas industry had opposed Polis’ efforts, concerned that the initiatives would be akin to a fracking ban in a state that relies on drilling to feed the economy. And Democrats were concerned that an expensive fracking battle would hurt candidates this November, especially Sen. Mark Udall, who is locked in a tight re-election campaign against U.S. Rep. Cory Gardner. But those fears for Democrats now appear to be over as Polis announced he is backing off of his efforts to continue to pursue the initiatives, measures that he had been helping to finance. Polis said during a Capitol press conference that he considers the creation of a task force to be “a victory for the people of Colorado.” “For the first time, with the commission that the governor mentioned, citizens will be on equal footing with the oil and gas industry and will be able to directly negotiate to protect their property rights, home values, and air quality,” Polis said. The 18-member task force would be charged with helping to “minimize land use conflicts that can occur when siting oil and gas facilities near homes, schools, businesses and recreational areas,” according to the governor’s office. The task force would be made up a diverse group of members from across all
phy that is based on STAR, safety, trust, accountability and respect,” she said. “We want everyone who walks through the door, including staff, to have a positive experience.” Player, a licensed clinical social worker, comes to Community Reach with 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She was recently a COO at a mental health center in northern Maine. She said when she first learned about Community Reach, she was exTamara Player cited to see the innovation, focus on wellness and the
commitment to the consumers and community partners. “I really hope to continue to help Community Reach build off the strengths the organization already has as well as looking at the future of where health care is headed,” she said. “I am so pleased to be a part of the team and look forward to continuing the excellent work that happens every day across our center.” Player credits community health centers like Community Reach as being a safety net providing care to people when other businesses or organizations can’t. Regardless of age, background or ability to pay, Community Reach can provide a wide range services to Adams County residents, she added.
“We can support people dealing with daily stress all the way up to significant crisis,” Player said. “We’re here to help with substance abuse and also mental health in many different facilities all across the county.” Community Reach’s mission is to enhance the health of the community. The work is made possible through services including individual and group therapy, early childhood and school-based services, substance abuse treatment, emergency services and therapeutic support groups. For more information on Community Reach, visit www.communityreachcenter.org.
business fields. Members would include representatives from the industries of oil and gas, conservation, agriculture, home builders and local governments and civic leaders. The task force would make recommendations on fracking issues to the Legislature. Although the agreement had been announced by the governor and Polis, it was still unclear at the time of the press event whether pro-fracking groups would agree to drop their own measures. That question was answered late that evening by Rep. Frank McNulty, R-Highlands Ranch, who was behind an initiative that would have prohibited communities that ban fracking from collecting revenues that are a part of oil and gas revenue allocation. McNulty said through a press statement that he would suspend his efforts, calling the decision by Polis to drop his initiatives was “an exciting turn of events.” Another pro-fracking initiative, which would have dealt with financial disclosure issues of future ballot measures that deal with energy development, was also dropped. Hickenlooper had cautioned for months that the ballot initiatives could have “draconian” results on an industry that generates jobs and contributes billions of dollars to the Colorado economy. For months, the governor held out hope of calling a special session to address local control issues surrounding fracking, only to call off those efforts last month after a compromise had failed to materialize. It now appears that the governor doesn’t have to worry about an expensive fight over fracking in November. “The (task force) will provide an alternative to ballot initiatives that, if successful, would have regulated the oil and gas industry through the rigidity of constitutional amendments and would have imposed a significant threat to Colorado’s economy,” Hickenlooper said. As for the Longmont litigation, Hickenlooper said he would call on the Colorado Oil and Gas Commission to drop its lawsuit against the city. The city had created its own set of rules surrounding fracking, including a requirement that wells be placed at least 750 feet from an occupied dwelling. The lawsuit marked the first time the state had sued a city over its own oil and gas rules. Fracking politics plays out
Former Congressman Bob Beauprez, who is running against Hickenlooper this fall, blasted the “backroom deal” reached by the governor and Polis as having left “many unanswered questions.” Colorado Republican Chairman Ryan Call was also critical of the announcement. “Literally, the only thing that we know for certain after today’s press conference is that Gov. Hickenlooper, Jared Polis and Colorado Democrats want even more control over Colorado’s already heavily regulated energy industry,” Call said through an emailed statement. As for Udall, he had been in a tough spot on the fracking issue, considering that a large number of environmentalists — a key Udall constituency — had been behind Polis’ efforts. The senator issued a statement in favor of the agreement. “This deal — which averts a divisive and counterproductive ballot fight over one-size-fits-all restrictions — is welcome news and underscores how all of Colorado benefits when we find common ground,” Udall said. Polis, whose district includes some cities that have voted to ban fracking, told reporters that he had never been pressured by fellow Democrats worried about the political ramifications to halt his efforts. “I would say no,” Polis said. “The Democrats in my district were very excited about these initiatives and the chance
to fight it out and protect their homes. Obviously this will be disappointing to some of my constituents, Republican and Democratic, but I would point out to them that there’s been progress made.”
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Westminster Faire is now
WESTY FEST! SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 FROM 10AM - 4PM CITY PARK 10455 SHERIDAN BLVD. Join us for a fun-filled day of entertainment, arts and crafts, vendors, great food and a variety of free activities. There’s sure to be something for everyone!
Holy Cow Trail Stampede
- 5K/10K trail run - 9am - Christopher Fields Softball Complex at City Park - Register online at www.holycowrun.com
Westy Craft Brew Fest
- New to Westy Fest - Christopher Fields Softball Complex at City Park - 5pm-8pm - Tickets are $20 and includesa 4 ounce tasting mug and a concert by Lil Dreamer
Primrose School Activity Zone - Jumping castles - Climbing wall - Giant slides - Face painting - Carnival games
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- Bring your furry friends to Pet Place where you’ll find a variety of pet products and services. Free professional photo of your pet. - Free Treat at Yappy Hour from 1-3pm - Pet water and ice pools - Foothills Animal Shelter will be operating a low-cost dog and cat vaccinationand microchipping clinic from 10:30am to noon and 2-4pm
Food and Shopping Fun
- City golf courses are bringing Golfzilla to Westy Fest - Volleyball all day, all ages - Creative Westminster booth - Pottery wheel throwing, painting and more - Chalk artist Ben Hummel at the sidewalk near information tent. - Kid Firefighting skills - Touch-A-Truck - The Rocky Mountain Car Club Show
SHRED-A-THON AND ELECTRONICS RECYCLING 9AM-NOON
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tattoo is often more than skin deep. A-5272, a number forever inked upon Eva Schloss’s forearm, serves as a stark reminder of that. Silent for years, Schloss now travels the world sharing her experiences of the Holocaust. “At the moment, it’s more necessary to speak about it and educate young people about discrimination. It’s more than ever necessary to stress the dangers,” she said. “At the time, people would say they don’t know or didn’t know about the concentration camps — people denied the general knowledge, but now, when you see everything in your own living room the whole world has become much smaller, you see what is happening and what goes on.” Born in Vienna in 1929, Schloss was a happy, outdoorsy girl who loved to go mountain climbing and skiing with her father. That life was soon interrupted when, at age 9, the Nazis invaded Austria, forcing her, her brother Heinz, and her parents to temporarily move to Belgium. “I was treated like a Jewish refugee, an unwelcome citizen, and I really suffered,” she said. “In February, 1940 we moved to Amsterdam. At first, it was very nice, the Dutch were very friendly, wanted to know what life was like in other countries, but as soon as the Nazis came in it was terrible.” In Amsterdam, Schloss lived across from famed World War II diarist, Anne Frank. She and Frank swiftly became friends and sometimes skipped and played hopscotch together. For the next two years, the two visited one another playing in the square in their Amsterdam neighborhood, Merwedeplein, until one day their families received a call. “After two years, when my brother was called up to be deported — it was exactly the same time when Anne’s older sister, Margot, got this call up notice and they went into hiding,” she said. Concealed by members of the Dutch Resistance, both families were forced to hide from the SS. Separated from her father and brother, Schloss, an active teenager at the time, and her mother moved from spare room to spare room for two years, living in a daily prison of silence until their confidants returned to their residences. “I was cooped up in a little room, and had to sit still through the whole day, not meet any friends, not do anything, and so it was first of all, terribly boring and as well as very scary,” she said. “It was sort of really like a prison.” On Schloss’s 15th birthday, the women were taken by their confidant, a Dutch nurse acting as a double agent, to a Nazi trap, where they were interrogated and deported. Within three days of their capture, the pair were reunited with their family, and forced to board a train and travel to an unknown destination. A journey where only one thought crossed their minds: “Within a day or two we would be killed.” Destined for the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, upon arrival, the family, and other deportees, were separated according to age and gender. Many of the elderly and children were immediately selected to be gassed. Dressed in a longer coat, Schloss appeared to be older than she was and was passed over for selection — a harrowing occurrence she would be forced to endure several times during the following nine months of her life. “My mother and me were really lucky because I was quite young still to have passed the first selection,” she said, “and then we entered the camp.” The life which followed was one no one was meant to survive. On a daily basis, Schloss and the other prisoners were exposed to the depravity of the inhumane conditions the SS forced upon them. Every morning, prisoners were forced to rise early, perform laborious tasks in extreme environments, were given little to no food, and were exposed to illnesses and medical concerns such as lice, typhus, and bedbugs. Through a series of small, unusual events, Schloss was continually passed over for selection. While separated, she saw her father on occasion, but would never see her brother again. “Little incidents again that helped me live another day — another week ,” she said. “I was lucky and we were lucky that we were liberated in January 1945, so before the war was really finished. I could certainly not have made it to the end of the war.” History continues on Page 13
Chefs warm up here, then heat up East New York Eater, the national website that has a Denver version (www.denver. eater.com), has traced the culinary trek of Colorado chefs who have packed their knives and migrated to The Big Apple. While writer Nick Solares highlights the Colorado kitchen careers of a number of chefs who practiced their craft at The Little Nell in Aspen and Frasca Food & Wine in Boulder in particular, the story had a glaring omission — my son, On the Town Junior. Mackenzie Parker Harden moved to New York City more than a year ago to pursue a performing arts career, but fell back on the restaurant training he received at Elway’s, El Diablo and (as a sage) at TAG, and landed a server job at Maialino, a much-lauded jewel in the crown of the Union Square Hospitality Group, helmed by noted restaurateur Danny Meyer. The story credits the culinary program of The Little Nell resort in Aspen and Frasca Food & Wine in Boulder for providing top New York restaurant whizzes. Among those former Coloradans are Dustin Wilson, the sommelier at Eleven Madison Park, Sabato Sagaria, chief restaurant officer for Union Square Hospitality Group and seemingly the entire staff of Charlie Bird, to name but a few. The story notes: “Is Colorado turning into a farm system for NYC kitchens? Is this just a strange coincidence? Or is there, in fact, a Colorado connection? Eater talked with some of the state’s notable expats to find out just why, exactly, so many talented hospitality professionals are migrating from Colorado to New York.” It continues: “Colorado is in many ways the quintessential Western state, and the resourcefulness and spirit of independence that were such driving forces in the migration across the plains still manifest themselves there. `It’s hard to live in Colorado if you are not a motivated person,’ says Ryan Hardy, chef and owner of Charlie Bird in NYC. Originally from Kentucky, Hardy spent a decade in Colorado before moving to New York and opening his own restaurant. He has played a role in the cross-pollination of restaurant cultures between the two places, bringing others from Colorado, such as Grant Reynolds, the wine director at Charlie Bird, with him.”
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Denver Zoo, in partnership with Children’s Colorado, unveiled its new costumed mascot character on July 27 at the zoo’s first Teddy Bear Care Fair. Elbert, a 6-foot-tall 300-pound bear, debuted by pulling a wagon full of plush versions of himself at the Zoo’s Explore the Shore Play Area, presented by Children’s Colorado.
Taverns host football fantasies
Are you ready for some faux football? The eight Tavern restaurants throughout the metro area rolled out their annual Fantasy Football Draft Party promotion on Aug. 25. At $120 per party for unlimited draft beer, the Draft Party provides a discount deal for groups planning their NFL draft picks. Draft parties at each neighborhood Tavern restaurant will receive unlimited
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City of Brighton secures agreement on oil, gas issue The City of Brighton staff and special counsel have been working for several months with the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) and the Oil & Gas industry, represented by Colorado Oil and Gas Association (COGA) on a collaborative approach to protect the city of Brighton’s domestic water source during oil and gas exploration. On July 28, the COGCC unanimously passed a new order which requires specific measures of the oil and gas industry to protect groundwater in and around Brighton. This special ruling recognizes the
unusual circumstance that Brighton obtains the majority of its municipal water supply from shallow groundwater wells. The order establishes buffer zones and best management practices and prevents the drilling of new oil and gas wells within 500 feet of an existing city water well and within 300 feet of any river, stream, lake or ditch which is part of the water supply system for the city. Additional ground water sampling is required within one-half mile radius from any existing city well and within 500 feet of a river, stream, or lake related to the Brighton water supply.
CELEBRATIONS Derek J. Trujillo graduated in May from the U.S. Air Force Academy. He graduated as a second lieutenant with a bachelor’s degree in biology.
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In the middle of winter in 1945, SS officers began to empty the camp, sending more than 60,000 prisoners out on death marches to the village of Wodzislaw, before fleeing the site themselves. Alone in the camp, Schloss, her mother and approximately 7,000 prisoners stayed behind, and for 10 days they waited. “There were very few people because most of the people had been taken out to
He is a 2010 graduate of Brighton High School. He achieved his goal of being assigned to pilot training, which he will attend at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas.
Germany and Austria,” she said. “It was luck again that my mother and me didn’t go, we stayed behind, and after 10 days the Russians came.” The soldiers provided the prisoners with food, such as greasy cabbage soup, and medicine, but while liberated, many of the weakened prisoners succumbed to starvation, malnutrition and disease on their journey home. During the camp’s history, Schloss among an estimated 1.3 million Jews passed through Auschwitz’ gates, but less than 200,000 survived. “When I look back, I’m amazed that any human being could survive that,” she said.
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on “The Talk” on July 31 along with hosts Julie Chen, Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne, Aisha Tyler and Sheryl Underwood for a “Summertime Family Backyard” themed cooking segment. The chef demonstrated easy summer dishes that can be re-created at home, including items such as grilled chicken wings with homemade buffalo sauce. Liken showcased a sweet corn summer salad emphasizing this quintessential summer dish that brings the flavors of Colorado and the summer season to the table. Finishing off the segment, Liken demonstrated her cucumber lime elixir cocktail. A James Beard Award nominee, “Iron Chef” and “Top Chef” alum, Liken continues to raise awareness of eating and cooking seasonal food. She hosts Summer Harvest Sunday Suppers through Oct. 5 at her Vail eatery. “A proper summer in Colorado is not complete without a backyard meal together with friends enjoying good cocktails or a beer, or a Sunday Supper around the table with loved ones,” she said.
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Rollins coming to Ranch
New York Times bestselling author James Rollins will be in the area at 7 p.m. Aug. 22 at Tattered Cover Highlands Ranch (9315 Dorchester St.) to sign copies of his new book, “The 6th Extinction” ($27.99 Morrow, on sale Aug. 12.), the 10th book in the Sigma Force series that explores the possibility of a mass extinction and how that could actually be a good thing. Rollins is the chair of the Authors United for Veterans program through USA Cares, a nonprofit organization, which provides grants to military families. Rollins has partnered with Barnes & Noble to donate books to troops and help raise funds for USA Cares. Through Aug. 12, Barnes & Noble customers nationwide who use voucher #11412806 can donate 20 percent of their purchase to the USA Cares.
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Celebrated chef Kelly Liken, owner of Restaurant Kelly Liken in Vail, appeared
Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktiecolorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.
Following liberation and the end of the war, Schloss and her mother returned to their home in Amsterdam, where, slowly, life began to move on. Over the coming years, her mother reconnected with their neighbor, Anne’s father, the widower Otto Frank, whom she later married. But for Schloss, life after the war was difficult. Full of hatred, she suppressed her experiences, never sharing them until a moment in 1986, when the tale flowed out like water. “It was actually a great relief,” she said. “It felt as if people wanted to know; people were very interested at that time … there was a big curiosity as to what had hap-
pened and how and why you survived.” Twenty eight years later, Schloss is still telling her story, and uses her experiences to educate people about the dangers of prejudices and the beauty of life. “Through every difficulty there’s always a silver lining,” she said. “Life has so much beautiful things to offer, if only you see it and take it.” Schloss lives in London with her husband, Zvi Schloss. The couple has three daughters: Caroline, Sylvia and Jacqueline and five grandchildren. Schloss will visit the Arvada Center to present her survival story and experiences on Friday, Aug. 22.
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The Brighton High School baseball C team pose after winning both the Connie Mack and the American Legion state titles this summer. Photo by Michelle Boyer
Brighton baseball has strong future ahead School C team successful over the summer By Michelle Boyer
Mkboyer8@gmail.com The C team of the Brighton High School summer baseball program played in two different leagues and several tournaments this year. “This summer has been incredible,” Coach Andy Botello said. “Our record was 48-13 (2 by forfeit) and we ended the season on a 17-game win streak, ultimately winning the 15-andunder Connie Mack State tournament and Legion C State tournament both hosted by Brighton Baseball at Duke White Field.” “We carried 16 athletes on the roster, all young men who attended BHS or will attend BHS this fall. Truly, we’re developing championship teams by staying ‘home grown.’” Botello said the team played one or two games nearly every day this summer, but that schedule has enabled the athletes to develop the skills necessary to contribute to the BHS teams over the next several years. “I feel we have a bright future here in Brighton in terms of baseball, but it’ll take a lot of
hard work by all — especially the boys,” he said. “Overall, we just graduated a very talented group of about 12 seniors who played well during their time here, and many of those athletes will be attending various colleges on baseball scholarships. This group has opened many doors for the program and especially for the legion C team. We owe a lot to the seniors as they’ve paved the way to future success for the BHS baseball program.” Botello believes that success of the summer was that of Coach Ray Garza, who over the past four years has surrounded himself with good coaches who believe in the vision the athletic department has set forth — guys who are wilingl to help implement the blueprint for building a championship program. “Part of that winning formula is building a strong youth program that’ll build the necessary baseball knowledge and base,” Botello said. “Often times many veteran coaches say championship programs are built in the youth program. This was evident with the several youth teams winning their own state titles (8’s and 11’s won one title and were runner ups in a second). An even larger part of the formula is the complete team effort that the boys put forth, as each one of the 16 kids contributed somehow, someway to winning these titles.
All flags, and fun in football Brighton Recreation Center starts youth flag football soon By Michelle Boyer
Mkboyer8@gmail.com Flag football is all about community and fun in Brighton. “It’s a great alternative to tackle football,” Brighton Youth Sports Coordinator John Krumpholz said. “We usually have about 150 youth participating in the sport.” The football program as with other youth sports have players ages 4 to 17. Students are placed on teams according to their age. The Brighton Recreation Center is still taking registrations for youth flag football online or in person until Friday, Aug. 22. Cost is $45 or $50 if after registration deadline, with a T-shirt included. “This program focuses on skills, training and fun,” he said. “There’s no blocking in a fast-paced football game. Teams have 10 members, with five members playing at a time.” Krumpholz said that the recreation
center believes that flag football is a sport that everyone can play regardless of size, strength or skill. Games are based on the National Football Leagues’ “Air it Out” format, where each team plays five players on the field at a time. Football teams practice twice a week, with games on Saturdays. There are no requirements for players to wear cleats, and no player will be allowed to wear metal cleats. Players will be issued flag belts by coaches to be worn at practices and games. Krumpholz said that volunteer coaches are always needed in all youth sports. “Without our volunteer coaches, we wouldn’t be able to offer our programs at the inexpensive fees that we do,” he said. Visit www.brighton.co.gov/youthsports and click on “coach’s corner” for an application. For more information or questions comment John Krumpholz at 303-6552200 or email at jkrumpholz@brightonco.gov. Registrations also may be taken online at www.webtrac.brightonco.gov. or in person at 55 N. 11th Ave. Brighton.
The third winning ingredient is just plain hard work by the athletes (and tremendous support from their families) and the coaches providing purposeful practices and games, all with the intent of learning the game.” Botello has been coaching baseball for 10 years. He’s coached eight of those years as an assistant at Abraham Lincoln High School in Denver, and two years at Bruce Randolph School also in Denver and one as a volunteer for the Brighton High School freshmen team this past spring. Also during the spring he coached a 12-year-old feeder team that was started three years ago for the BHS program under the mentorship of Coach Garza. “I’ve coached this group which then turned into our C team,” he said. “I love to coach kids, but my experience and background is working with kids who grow up in socio-economically challenged areas and who, through baseball can learn life lessons, keep kids off the street and possibly obtain a higher education using baseball as an avenue. By trade I’m a teacher and just enjoying working with kids.” He coaches in Brighton because he has a son on the C team who will be a sophomore at BHS this fall. “Coaching also gives me the chance to spend some time with my son working on the field and getting extra work, because before you know it, he’ll be grown up.”
“From day one, Coach Botello has been committed to creating and supporting an intellectual community devoted to teaching, learning and providing the opportunity for personal and intellectual growth for our athletes,” Coach Ray Garza said. “The program credits much of that growth and success to the hard work and dedication he has put in over the years. He’s taught and developed sport specific skills, in a safe and prudent manner. He’s also developed and maintained up-todate lessons plans of pre-season/in-season practice drills and procedures.” Garza said Botello has also been in charge of scheduling practices and has helped with game preparation sessions. “Coach is not shy to initiate new ideas and methods to improve the program,” he said. “Andy also goes above and beyond the call of duty as he’s always putting extra hours on the field whenever asked or needed. There are a number of times that you’ll find him working on both fields from sun up to sun down. His hard work and dedication is beyond reproach.” “We are proud to be a part of a winning program,” Botello said. “The team and coaches would like to thank the parents, volunteers and the community for a great season and for making these state championships possible.”
SPORTS QUIZ 1) When was the last time a division in Major League Baseball finished a season with no teams having a losing record? 2) WHO was the last major-league rookie to win a regular-season Most Valuable Player Award? 3) NAME the quarterback who holds the Tampa Bay Buccaneers record for most touchdown passes in a season. 4) WHICH No. 16 seed took No. 1 seed Michigan State into overtime before losing in the men’s NCAA basketball tournament in 1990? 5) THE New York Rangers set a regular-season franchise record in 2013-14 for most road victories. How many? 6) WHO was the last back-to-back pole winner at the Indianapolis 500
before Ed Carpenter (2013-14)? 7) WHICH is the only Grand Slam event tennis star Serena Williams has not won in consecutive years? ANSWERS 1) THE National League East Division, in 2005. 2) SEATTLE’S Ichiro Suzuki, in 2001. 3) JOSH Freeman threw 27 TD passes in 2012. 4) MURRAY State lost to the No. 1 Spartans, 75-71, in overtime in 1990. 5) TWENTY-FIVE. 6) HELIO Castroneves, in 2009-10. 7) THE French Open. 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Your guide to the Broncos season CENTENNIAL – The 2014 Denver Broncos season is officially here with the start of the team’s first preseason game kicking off tonight when the club hosts the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks. But even those that bleed orange and blue might not be caught up on everything Broncos they need to know going into the season. So we are going to give you the ultimate guide to the season which will catch you up with everything about the Broncos needed to make you the smartest fan at the water cooler. First we have to go back to the 43-8 disaster that was the Super Bowl. Denver was completely outclassed and manhandled by a Seahawks team that was simply tougher. Therefore John Elway’s first priority of the offseason was attempting to solidify the defense by adding several high priced free agents on the defensive side of the ball. The Broncos spent nearly $120 million on three players; defensive lineman DeMarcus Ware, cornerback Aqib Talib and hard-hitting safety T.J. Ward. Elway is hoping these free agent additions, plus the drafting of cornerback Bradley Roby with the team’s No. 1 draft pick,
will be enough to add a toughness groove to Denver’s finesse roster. Over the OTA (organized team activities) period and now through training camp Denver has managed to stay healthy and get numerous players back who didn’t participate in the Super Bowl. Von Miller, Chris Harris, Kevin Vickerson, Derek Wolfe and Rahim Moore were all defensive starters for Denver who missed the Super Bowl due to injuries. Pair the five up with the four new defensive players and the Broncos literally have an entirely different looking defense than the one that played in the Super Bowl. On the offensive side of the ball Denver lost a pair of offensive players in Eric Decker and Knowshon Moreno that were great contributors to last season’s campaign.
However, the team might just be better with the additions of free agent receiver Emmanuel Sanders and the emergence of Montee Ball. Sanders will add a down-the-field deep threat that the Broncos didn’t have, adding another dimension to an offense that statistically was the best in NFL history last season. Ball on the other hand is a different story. He was one of the greatest collegiate running backs of all-time at Wisconsin but the fact remains that Ball is still an unproven product in the NFL. Not only does Ball need to run the ball effectively but he needs to contribute in the passing game as well. And most importantly, he must protect Peyton Manning in pass protection. The franchise fully believes in Ball, to the point where they did not bring in a veteran running back in case he struggles. But the running back position is a concern for this team. Regarding Denver’s schedule, it might not be as easy to get to 13 wins as it has been over the past two seasons. The Broncos have to play the NFC West (Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers, St. Louis
Rams and Arizona Cardinals) which was the NFL’s toughest division last season. All four of those NFL West teams could be considered as having top-eight defenses in the league this season. Moreover, the Broncos also have to play the Indianapolis Colts (who beat them 3933 last season), the New England Patriots and the Cincinnati Bengals, as well as their own AFC West Schedule. Therefore, Denver might go from 13 wins last season to 11-12 wins this season, which could mean they might have to go to Indianapolis or New England in the AFC Championship game. However, because of their brutal schedule there is a chance that the Broncos could come out more battle-tested and prepared to face whichever NFC team comes out of that conference. Lastly, karma in sports is a powerful thing and the Broncos might be due to receive a little this season. Denver was devastated with injuries last season that finally caught with them Publicup Notice in the Super Bowl. But if the Broncos can NOTICE OF VACANCIES catch up with the Seahawks in the 2015 Suof Brighton is now accepting apper Bowl, it willThe beCity something we have plications to fill positions thatwill will be open on the following Boards and Commisto sit back and watch play out. sions. Applications may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, 500 South 4th Avenue, 4th Floor, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The application is also available on the City of Brighton website at www.brightonco.gov. Completed applications should be returned to the City Clerk’s Office by 5:00 p.m. on August 22, 2014. City Council requires each applicant to attend a meeting of the Board or Commission you are applying for prior to the interview.
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Public Notice is hereby given that in accordance with Section 31-25-106, C.R.S., the City of Brighton through its Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, is in the process of accepting proposals for the use of Lodging Tax funds for the City of Brighton – based organizations directly involved in promoting the community to visitors and businesses. This Request for Proposals (RFP) is intended to provide an opportunity for interested organizations involved in economic development, marketing and tourism, and cultural arts to demonstrate their interest and capability to leverage available resources in a manner which effectively advances the goals stated in the RFP.
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Brighton Housing Authority desires to obtain information and opinions from passionate members of the community who have interest, expertise and knowledge that could be utilized in decision making for the operations of the Brighton Housing Authority.
All pertinent information is available from and proposals shall be submitted to Linda Gonzales, City of Brighton, 500 South 4th Avenue, Brighton, Colorado 80601 or telephone (303) 655-2066. Responsive proposals submitted on or before 4:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time on Friday, August 29, 2014, will be considered by the Advisory Committee. The last day for submitting questions to the Committee in writing, regarding the RFP is Monday, August 11, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. We will be holding an informational meeting on Monday, August 11, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. at Brighton City Hall.
Brighton Housing Authority desires to obtain information and opinions from passionate program participants of the community who have interest, expertise and knowledge that could be utilized in decision making for the operations of the Brighton Housing Authority. The Brighton Housing Authority is seeking interested Public Housing or Housing Choice Voucher Program participants to fill one (1) position with an unexpired term to 2016. The Housing Authority Board meets on the second Thursday of every month at 4 p.m. at Historic City Hall Building located at 22 South 4th Ave, Brighton, Colorado. This is a volunteer, unpaid, position.
Public Notices Government Legals PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS BRIGHTON LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE Public Notice is hereby given that in accordance with Section 31-25-106, C.R.S., the City of Brighton through its Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, is in the process of accepting proposals for the use of Lodging Tax funds for the City of Brighton – based organizations directly involved in promoting the community to visitors and businesses. This Request for Proposals (RFP) is intended to provide an opportunity for interested organizations involved in economic development, marketing and tourism, and cultural arts to demonstrate their interest and capability to leverage available resources in a manner which effectively advances the goals stated in the RFP. All pertinent information is available from and proposals shall be submitted to Linda Gonzales, City of Brighton, 500 South 4th Avenue, Brighton, Colorado 80601 or telephone (303) 655-2066. Responsive proposals submitted on or before 4:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time on Friday, August 29, 2014, will be considered by the Advisory Committee. The last day for submitting questions to the Committee in writing, regarding the RFP is Monday, August 11, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. We will be holding an informational meeting on Monday, August 11, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. at Brighton City Hall. The RFP is also available on the City’s website at www.brightonco.gov. Legal Notice No.: 10001 First Publication: July 24, 2014 Last Publication: August 7, 2014 Publisher: Brighton Banner
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The RFP is also available on the City’s website at www.brightonco.gov. Legal Notice No.: 10001 First Publication: July 24, 2014 Last Publication: August 7, 2014 Publisher: Brighton Banner PUBLIC NOTICE Housing Authority seeks a current Public Housing or Housing Choice Voucher participant to serve on Housing Authority Board. The Brighton Housing Authority will be considering appointments to its Housing Authority Board. This board was created to assure quality service to the Brighton Housing Authority clients. Brighton Housing Authority desires to obtain information and opinions from passionate program participants of the community who have interest, expertise and knowledge that could be utilized in decision making for the operations of the Brighton Housing Authority. The Brighton Housing Authority is seeking interested Public Housing or Housing Choice Voucher Program participants to fill one (1) position with an unexpired term to 2016. The Housing Authority Board meets on the second Thursday of every month at 4 p.m. at Historic City Hall Building located at 22 South 4th Ave, Brighton, Colorado. This is a volunteer, unpaid, position.
All interested persons should submit an Application to the City Clerk’s Office, Attention Natalie Hoel, 500 South 4th Avenue, Brighton, Colorado 80601, no later than August 22, 2014. Applications are available in the City Clerk’s Office at 500 South 4th Avenue.
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Questions may be directed to the Brighton Housing Authority office at 303-655-2160. Legal Notice No.: 10002 First Publication: July 31, 2014 Second Publication: August 7, 2014 Third Publication: August 14, 2014 Fourth Publication: August 21, 2014 Published in the Brighton Banner Public Notice Housing Authority seeks members to serve on Housing Authority Board The Brighton Housing Authority will be considering appointments to its Housing Authority Board. This board was created to assure quality service to the Brighton Housing Authority clients. Brighton Housing Authority desires to obtain information and opinions from passionate members of the community who have interest, expertise and knowledge that could be utilized in decision making for the operations of the Brighton Housing Authority. The Brighton Housing Authority is seeking interested Brighton residents to fill one (1) alternate position with a term to November, 2017 and one (1) alternate position with a term to November, 2015. The Housing Authority Board meet on the second Thursday of every month at 4 p.m. at Historic City Hall Building located at 22 South 4th Ave, Brighton, Colorado. This is a volunteer, unpaid, position.
Public Notice NOTICE OF VACANCIES The City of Brighton is now accepting applications to fill positions that will be open on the following Boards and Commissions.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION The Historic Preservation Commission has an opening for one (1) Professional member at this time. The Board meets on the second Thursday of every month at 6:00 p.m. at Historic City Hall. At least 40% of commission members shall be professionals in preservation related discipline such as architecture, landscape architecture, architectural history, archaeology, history, planning, American studies, American civilization, cultural geography or cultural anthropology. Recognizing that professionals may not be available in some communities, this requirement can be waived if the local government makes a good faith effort to recruit professionals and demonstrates that it is capable of carrying out commission responsibilities.
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The Brighton Housing Authority is seeking interested Brighton residents to fill one (1) alternate position with a term to November, 2017 and one (1) alternate position with a term to November, 2015. The Housing Authority Board meet on the second Thursday of every month at 4 p.m. at Historic City Hall Building located at 22 South 4th Ave, Brighton, Colorado. This is a volunteer, unpaid, position.
All interested persons should submit an Application to the City Clerk’s Office, Attention Natalie Hoel, 500 South 4th Avenue, Brighton, Colorado 80601, no later than August 22, 2014. Applications are available in the City Clerk’s Office at 500 South 4th Avenue or on the City website at www.brightonco.gov.
Government Legals
Questions may be directed to the Brighton Housing Authority office at 303-655-2160. Legal Notice No.: 10003 First Publication: July 31, 2014 Second Publication: August 7, 2014 Third Publication: August 14, 2014 Fourth Publication: August 21, 2014 Published in the Brighton Banner Public Notice NOTICE OF VACANCIES The City of Brighton is now accepting applications to fill positions that will be open on the following Boards and Commissions. Applications may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, 500 South 4th Avenue, 4th Floor, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The application is also available on the City of Brighton website at www.brightonco.gov. Completed applications should be returned to the City Clerk’s Office by 5:00 p.m. on August 22, 2014. City Council requires each applicant to attend a meeting of the Board or Commission you are applying for prior to the interview.
Applications may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, 500 South 4th Avenue, 4th Floor, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The application is also available on the City of Brighton website at www.brightonco.gov. Completed applications should be returned to the City Clerk’s Office by 5:00 p.m. on August 22, 2014. City Council requires each applicant to attend a meeting of the Board or Commission you are applying for prior to the interview.
LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY The Liquor Licensing Authority has an opening for one (1) alternate member to fill an unexpired term. The Authority conducts hearings and makes findings of fact on whether to grant or deny new liquor applications, oversees renewal applications and reviews liquor and beer violations and imposes appropriate sanctions. The Board PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY at 6:00 p.m. on the first Monday of To advertise your publicmeets notices call 303-566-4100 BOARD every month at City Hall. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board have an opening for one (1) Ward 2 memAny questions may be directed to Natalie ber. The Board meets on the first WedHoel in the Office of the City Clerk at 303nesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at the 655-2056 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. Recreation Center. and 5:00 p.m. or email questions to nhoel@brightonco.gov. BRIGHTON URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY Legal Notice No.: 10004 The Urban Renewal Authority has openFirst Publication: July 31, 2014 ings for one (1) alternate member at this Second Publication: August 7, 2014 time. The Board meets at 4:30 p.m. on the Third Publication: August 14, 2014 first and third Wednesday of every month Fourth Publication: August 21, 2014 at Historic City Hall. Published in the Brighton Banner
Government Legals
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION The Historic Preservation Commission has an opening for one (1) Professional member at this time. The Board meets on the second Thursday of every month at 6:00 p.m. at Historic City Hall. At least 40% of commission members shall be professionals in preservation related discipline such as architecture, landscape architecture, architectural history, archaeology, history, planning, American studies, American civilization, cultural geography or cultural anthropology. Recognizing that professionals may not be available in some communities, this requirement can be waived if the local government makes a good faith effort to recruit professionals and demonstrates that it is capable of carrying out commission responsibilities. LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY The Liquor Licensing Authority has an opening for one (1) alternate member to fill an unexpired term. The Authority conducts hearings and makes findings of fact on whether to grant or deny new liquor applications, oversees renewal applications and reviews liquor and beer violations and imposes appropriate sanctions. The Board meets at 6:00 p.m. on the first Monday of every month at City Hall.
Government Legals
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF VACANCIES The City of Brighton is now accepting applications to fill positions that will be open on the following Boards and Commissions. Applications may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, 500 South 4th Avenue, 4th Floor, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The application is also available on the City of Brighton website at www.brightonco.gov. Completed applications should be returned to the City Clerk’s Office by 5:00 p.m. on August 29, 2014. City Council requires each applicant to attend a meeting of the Board or Commission you are applying for prior to the interview. LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee has openings for one (1) alternate member at this time. The Board meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 11:30 a.m. at City Hall.
Get Involved!
All interested persons should submit an Application to the City Clerk’s Office, Attention Natalie Hoel, 500 South 4th Avenue, Brighton, Colorado 80601, no later than August 22, 2014. Applications are available in the City Clerk’s Office at 500 South 4th Avenue. Questions may be directed to the Brighton Housing Authority office at 303-655-2160. Legal Notice No.: 10002 First Publication: July 31, 2014 Second Publication: August 7, 2014 Third Publication: August 14, 2014 Fourth Publication: August 21, 2014 Published in the Brighton Banner
All interested persons should submit an Application to the City Clerk’s Office, Attention Natalie Hoel, 500 South 4th Avenue, Brighton, Colorado 80601, no later than August 22, 2014. Applications are available in the City Clerk’s Office at 500 South 4th Avenue or on the City website at www.brightonco.gov.
Questions may be directed to the Brighton Housing Authority office at 303-655-2160.
Legal Notice No.: 10003 First Publication: July 31, 2014 Second Publication: August 7, 2014 Third Publication: August 14, 2014 Fourth Publication: August 21, 2014 Published in the Brighton Banner
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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board have an opening for one (1) Ward 2 member. The Board meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at the Recreation Center.
BRIGHTON URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY The Urban Renewal Authority has openings for one (1) alternate member at this time. The Board meets at 4:30 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of every month at Historic City Hall.
Any questions may be directed to Natalie Hoel in the Office of the City Clerk at 303655-2056 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. or email questions to nhoel@brightonco.gov.
Legal Notice No.: 10007 First Publication: August 7, 2014 Last Publication: August 28, 2014 Publisher: Brighton Banner
Legal Notice No.: 10004 First Publication: July 31, 2014 Second Publication: August 7, 2014 Third Publication: August 14, 2014 Fourth Publication: August 21, 2014 Published in the Brighton Banner
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION The Historic Preservation Commission has an opening for one (1) Professional member at this time. The Board meets on the second Thursday of every month at 6:00 p.m. at Historic City Hall. At least 40% ofEvery commission members shall be day, the government makes decisions that professionals in preservation related discan affect your life. Whether they are decisions on cipline such as architecture, landscape architecture, history, archae- or myriad other zoning,architectural taxes, new businesses ology, history, planning, American studies, issues, governments play a big role in your life. American civilization, cultural geography Governments have relied or cultural anthropology. Recognizing thaton newspapers like professionals may not be available in some communities, this requirement can be waived if the local government makes a good faith effort recruit professionals Notices areto meant to be noticed. and demonstrates that it is capable of caryour public notices and get involved! ryingRead out commission responsibilities. LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY The Liquor Licensing Authority has an opening for one (1) alternate member to fill an unexpired term. The Authority con-
Any questions may be directed to Natalie Hoel in the Office of the City Clerk at 303655-2056 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. or email questions to nhoel@brightonco.gov.
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SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF MUSICIAN GLENN MILLER ALAN CASS will lead Friday Feast-goers down memory lane with the sights and sounds of that famous musician Glenn Miller. Alan is the founder and curator of the Glenn Miller collection at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Lunch will feature shredded beef sandwich, salad and cookies from Sterling House. Program is noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, at Eagle View Adult Center, 1150 Prairie Center Parkway, Brighton. Registration deadline is
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2 Shihtzus 4years & 8 years old $25 Each (303)985-8868
for holiday craft fair on November 14 – 15 at the Central Christian Church of Denver located just south of the Cherry Creek Mall. If you are interested in joining us as part of a special holiday craft fair, please call Lynda at 303-794-6136. We are an international non profit organization called PEO which raises money for women’s scholarships. Reasonable rates – free parkingfree admission.
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LOST Beloved Heirloom Blanket mistakenly sold at the Golden Gate Canyon Grange rummage sale May 24-26 2014. It is a single bed size brown sheep fleece. $50 reward if returned please call Julie at 303582-3744
Bicycles
TRANSPORTATION Electric bicycles
electric3 Wheel Trikes electric Scooters - ebike conversion No license required No gas required No credit required Easy-Fun-Fitness Call the ebike experts
303-257-0164
Motorcycles/ATV’s 1985 FXRS 1 owner, 54k, black, full of extras, $6000/obo Arvada (970)471-1101
Farm Products & Produce Grain Finished Buffalo
quartered, halves and whole
719-775-8742
GARAGE & ESTATE SALES Garage Sales Arvada
Back Yard Sale Friday & Saturday August 8th & 9th 10am-4pm 6174 Field St. Furniture, Collectibles, Picture Frames, Holiday, Bikes Too much to list!
Arvada Simpson United Methodist Church 6001 Wolff Street Saturday August 9th 8am-4pm Craft Items, Children's Clothes, Home Decor, New Motorcycle Jackets and More. 3-4pm Grab a bag and fill it for $1 Aurora
Big Garage Sale Friday & Saturday August 8th & 9th 9am-6pm 8717 South Buchanan Way Rocking Horse Sub Division Off South Addison & East Eads Drive Women's/Men's/Kids Clothing (New and Used Dress & Shoes) Household, Entertainment Center, VHS, DVD's, Kids Toys, KnickKnack's, Picture Frames, Jewelry, Tools, Sporting Goods, Furniture, Too much to list!
1 Day Huge Garage Sale 14+ Homes Participating Sat. Aug. 9th 8am-3pm Maps Available at 9471 Gray St. (Church Ranch & Westminster Blvd.) Westminster 80031
Lakewood August 7th, 8th & 9th 8am-6pm 1630 Quay, 1 block West of Pierce Downsizing/Yard Sale Handicap Scooter, Medical Items, Vacuums, Furniture, Tools & Garden, Kitchen, Outdoor Furniture, Linens, Antique Lamps & Misc. Antiques, Household Items All Items Clean CASH ONLY
ELECTRIC BIKES Adult 2-Wheel Bicycles & & 3 wheel Trikes No Drivers License, Registration or Gas needed 303-257-0164
Furniture Kroelher Formal Living Room Sofa and matching Chair Beige/ Brown, like new condition $300 Bedroom Set by Palliser solid oak headboard consists of 2 piers w/bridge, ladies dresser/mens Armour exc. cond. orig. $4000 askin $1500 720-842-4895 / 720-800-5893
Lawn and Garden Black & Decker 19" electric lawn mower w/extension cord 100' used twice Health reason for selling $225 (303)985-8868
Miscellaneous
50cc Scooter
Kymco Like 50cc scooter in excellent condition. A fun ride for scootin’ around. Ample storage. Only 900 miles on odometer. Carries 2 passengers. 80-85 miles per gallon. Special license not required. $1,800 includes scooter, 2 helmets, lock, and cover. 303-525-2462.
Ride to Sturgis in Style!
2010 Harley Davidson FLHTK Electric Glide Limited- Fully Dressed Color: Black on Black Ice. Mileage 13,000 and original owner Extras include: Screaming Eagle Custom Exhaust, Dyno-Tuned, Road Zeppelin Seat with Lumbar Controls, and heated handle Grips. Asking $22,000 720-273-7058
Parts
FAST TREES
Tonneau Cover fits 2007-2012 Silverado $300 (719)646-7007
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Engine Hoist & Engine Tilter Used once $175 Firm (303)985-8868
Grow 8-12 feet yearly. $17-$23 delivered. Potted. Brochure online: or 509
447 4181
Utility Trailer $795, Jazzy 1133 electric wheel chair $495 (303)829-8162
Musical 1980 Spinet Piano Laminated mahogany Perfect shape $400 (720)212-7541 The Arvada Chorale gives voice to classical and popular music! For more than 37 years, the Chorale has presented performances of Holiday, Jazz, Broadway, Latin, and Classic music! The Arvada Chorale is expanding it's membership for the 2014/2015 season in the areas of Tenor and Bass vocal parts. Auditions will be held in August. To schedule an audition, email info@arvadachorale.org or call 720-432-9341 Thank you! www.arvadachorale.org
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RV’s and Campers 2009 Fleetwood 25' fold down tent trailer - Sleeps 4-6, stove, sink, refrigerator, bathroom, furnace, air conditioning, bike rack, A1 condition $8,000/neg. 303-278-7316 / 303-704-9755 Divorce Must Sell: Beautiful Custom '03 Beaver' Contessa Class A motorcoach, 55k miles. Reduced $12,000. to $67,900. Decorator interior, real Cherry Cabinetry, Italian tile, full paint loaded with new upgrades, 370 hp Cummins Diesel. NO DEALERS 303-875-4209 Vintage/retro 1973 cardinal 13ft trailer Sleeps 4, Stove with oven,heater,storage, $2300. Good condition! Call 303-428-8242
Wanted Cash for all Cars and Trucks Under $1000 Running or not. Any condition
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DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK, BOAT, RV; Running or not, to www.developmentaldisabled.org Tax deductible! 303-659-8086. 14 years of service
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