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LEFT: Leah Wagner in period costume telling the history of the Burgman family. C ENTER: Robin Kring in period costume talks about the Carmichael and Strong families by the Strong headstone.. RIGHT: Patty Murray presents stories of her family’s history. Photos by Lou Ellen Bromley
History comes alive in Elmwood Cemetery By Lou Ellen Bromley
bromleyclan@hotmail.com The weather was not the only highlight with Brighton’s very first Historic Cemetery Walk — the fall colors added to the spirit of the afternoon event. Brighton Cemetery Director Aaron Corr and his staff entertained visitors with information about the Brighton history and the surrounding area with tales about past residents. “That people should be comfortable com-
ing to a cemetery for more reasons than because of sad events. Years ago it was common for families to visit a cemetery and spent time, having picnics and reminiscing,” Corr said. He hopes to encourage people to visit the three Brighton cemeteries and learn about the people buried in each one. “Based on the success of this event, there is another Cemetery Walk being planned for next year,” Corr added. Several people, some dressed in period costumes, related the sometimes sad and sometimes funny stories of their families and friends now residing at Elmwood Cemetery, bringing to life the people of Brighton’s past. Corr estimated more than 250 people attended this free self-guided walk through the
cemetery with speakers located along the designated trail who made short presentations near the grave sites of 10 people buried there. Several family members brought family pictures and artifacts to share with guests, to help illustrate their histories. Several volunteers also participated, happy to help bring to life several interesting people buried in Elmwood. These included Risa Riclt speaking about Jean and Lloyd Barker, Leah Wagner speaking about the Burgman family, Robin Kring speaking about the Strong family and the Carmichaels and Pat Reither speaking about the history of the Leffingwell’s, Cuttingham’s and Aichelman’s. Leah’s daughter Cassidy Wagner, a Vikan
Middle school student, was also a speaker, and gave a brief history of Maria Bromley Allen. Patty Murray, Shirley Fagan, Julie Trujillo and her daughter Madeline Kelley, Ken and Lou Ellen Bromley and Greg Schell presented family histories. Donna Littlefield of Dupont, near Commerce City said she was impressed with the walk. “I would like to see more history about the women, such as the farm wives and what their lives were like. I enjoyed it very much,” Littlefield said. Anyone interested in helping with next year’s Cemetery Walk may contact Aaron Corr at acorr@brightonco.gov or call 303-655-2060
Darr faces final weeks as sheriff By Tammy Kranz
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Packing up his office — stuffing family pictures, awards and his son’s maturing artwork over the years into boxes he’ll put in the bed of his F-150 truck — isn’t as simple as some might think it would be for Sheriff Doug Darr. When you’ve managed 520 full-time employees and a $58 million annual budget for the past 12 years, handing over the keys to the next guy is a more delicate process. Darr began preparing for his successor in September — sifting through mounds of paperwork strewn across two large conference tables and his desk. “It’s bittersweet,” he said while dusting off a plaque and putting it in a box. “I’ve been here most of my adult life.” On Nov. 4, voters will choose a new leader for the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. Darr, 63, is term-limited. Voters elected Darr as their sheriff in 2002 and again in 2006. As Darr neared the end of his second and final term, voters in 2009 extended term limits to three for most Adams Darr continues on Page 7
For many years, this stuffed ape rode alongside Adams County Sheriff Doug Darr before he retired him to the office. The ape was given to Darr by his then-5-year-old son who thought he was lonely during his commute to work. Photo by Tammy Kranz
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• 2014 Marjory Ball Mental Health Advocacy Award for his commitment to improving access to mental-health services in Adams County
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• 2010 received the Pro Patria Award by the U.S. Department of Defense for dedicated support of military personnel
• 2009 unanimously elected president of County Sheriffs of Colorado
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Adams County Sheriff Doug Darr hands out certificates for free turkeys during the annual Operation Free Bird, which he helped launch in 2003. The program provides certificates for free turkeys and other food items around Thanksgiving. Courtesy photo
• 2008 was one of only 33 officials nationwide chosen for the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Program in Quantico, Virginia.
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Brighton resident competing in Red Bull’s “Art of Can” Art made out of Red Bull cans an inspiring medium for creativity By Lou Ellen Bromley
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Artwork by Monica Eddleman, titled “Rosey”, for Red Bull Art of Can in Chicago, IL, USA on 1 October 2014. Photo by James Caulfield
Brighton artist Monica Eddleman’s creation — a dress made of Red Bull cans — was one of the 30 works of art chosen to compete in the Red Bull Art of Can contest being held in Chicago Illinois this November. More than 300 works of art were created from aluminum cans and entered in the competition. Of the 350, only 30 move forward into the contest. All the artist’s involved use primarily Red Bull, blue and silver aluminum cans, the art work can include pictures, sculptures and in Monica’s case, wearable art. Each artist has to first submit a pro-
posal to Red Bull of what they want to make and fill out an application to be considered to enter the competition and exhibition. Monica has designed a dress made of the Red Bull cans crafted into roses and attached to a cloth foundation, making it comfortable to wear. She was inspired by an earlier dress she created where she first sculpted the aluminum roses. She has perfected the roses and has used them in the neckline and the back of her current creation. Monica feels it is more challenging to create wearable art such as this dress and a mermaid style dress she entered in another Red Bull Art of Can competition in the past. This year is the 6th year Monica has entered the competition and the fifth time she has been one of the 30 chosen. Monica entered the contest for the first time in 2007 at the suggestion of
Council surveys marijuana laws City weighs needs for amendments By Lou Ellen Bromley
bromleyclan@hotmail.com Brighton City Council listened to information provided by city staff members on two important code enforcement regulation topics for more than four hours. Although it is legal to grow marijuana for both personal and medical use, council has discussed possible amendments to municipal codes and regulations regarding the growing of marijuana in private residents, concerning how it could possibly impact the health and safety of the citizens of Brighton. The state’s medicinal marijuana amendment allows a person, with a doctor’s permission, to obtain a license and grow up to six marijuana plants within their home for medical reasons. Amendment 64, recreational pot,
states anyone 21 years old or older can purchase marijuana up to one ounce, and grow up to six plants in their home for personal use. State regulations say that all marijuana plants must be in an enclosed area and not be in view of the public. Marijuana cannot be grown outside or in an adjacent building, such as a garage. Because certain parts of the state amendments are not clearly defined, there has been some confusion on what exactly the regulations should be. Brighton city staff has been in contact with several other communities to see how they are interpreting the regulations, and what other regulations they have adopted, to help give Brighton’s city council an idea on how to construct its own code amendments. The council will be drafting a decisions in the near future. Brighton does not allow the commercial sale of marijuana within the city limits. Council also discussed the possible safety and legal use of electronic vaporizers. The council members express concerns about the possible risks involved with the use of
the electronic vaporizers by the person using them and to people around them, much like secondhand smoke. The city does feel they should be regulated much the same way as tobacco products and not be sold to anyone under 18. Kevin Burnett from Willdan financial services and Utilities Director Curtis Bauers presented council members with their recommendations for an 8-percent increase in water, storm water and waste water rates for 2015. The report included the determination of the revenue needed to meet the utility costs by the city and a rate design analysis to determine the appropriate level of rate increase. The report included recommendations for the cost of service, revenue stability, encourage conservation of water and provide a fair price for all customers. The report also included information on the funding required to provide utilities to new developments, improvements to existing residents, maintain and repair existing water lines.
a friend, where she won the “People’s Choice Award” that year. “Everyone has an inspiration of what they can do with aluminum cans that are just beautiful,” said Monica describing the entries in the contest. Monica came to Brighton from Dallas Texas and has lived here from 2006. She works from her Brighton home, using several different types of materials for her creations. She currently has dresses in her home made from Godova Chocolate wrappers, Swedish fish wrappers and one made of Swedish fish candies. Monica has shown her creations at the EGOfair in Brighton on several occasions. The Red Bull Art of Can Exhibition is free to the public and held in Millennium Park in Chicago, Illinois, Nov. 1116 with the winner being announced on the last day of the exhibition.
BRIGHTON NEWS IN A HURRY City Hall to host reception for Eye for Art program artists The City of Brighton Eye for Art program will host a “meet the artists” reception for the “Holiday Sizzle” art show currently on display at Brighton City Hall. The reception will held 6-8 p.m. on Nov. 6 at City Hall, located at 500 S. 4th Ave. The community is encouraged to attend. This is a wonderful opportunity to view the artwork currently featured throughout City Hall and get to know the artists involved in the program. Light refreshments will be served. “Holiday Sizzle” is on display through Jan. 30. For more information, please contact Laurie Lozano-Maier, program coordinator, at 303-655-2034. Those who would like to attend the reception are encouraged to RSVP at www.brightoncoarts.org/262/ArtReceptions-and-Art-Events.
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Calm is around the corner We can see “the light at the end of the tunnel.” “We are almost there.” “Hope springs eternal.” And a loud “AMEN.” Today is Thursday, Oct. 30, and the off-presidential year election is just five days away from being done, completed, finished, kaput. So many of us will let out a big sigh of relief when the last robocall is computer-dialed and the caller hangs up, the oversized postcard campaign mailers stop cluttering our mailboxes and the nasty attack ads on TV, Internet and radio are silenced. Those of us in Colorado have been especially hard-hit with the campaign rhetoric because we are a “battleground” state in the U.S. Senate race along with a close gubernatorial race. Lucky us!
Getting back to normal It is likely that the vast majority of voters will have already voted and sent in their ballots by now. Given the above mentioned close races along with others, the deciding votes may still be “out there” and not yet in the hands of the county clerks. Election night will be especially exciting and dramatic this time, but the key results could well be late into the night. Regardless of who wins and who loses and regardless of which ballot issues are successful, life will get back to normal just in time for the holidays. We Americans will have exercised our voting rights and then re-focused on going to work, paying the bills, inviting Aunt Maude to Thanks-
the clincher for me is I don’t like the idea of using gambling revenues to fund public education. Let’s keep the money “clean” and depend on voters to decide whether to raise taxes for K-12.
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giving dinner and watching the Broncos. However, depending on the outcome of the races and the ballot results, life may be on the brink of some degree of change. We shall see...
Amendment 68 is ill-conceived
For those who still are pondering their ballot choices, here are some thoughts on a couple of the ballot issues. Amendment 68 (to the Colorado Constitution) is ill-conceived and lacks a competitive process assuming you favor using gambling revenue to help fund public schools. Remember, if this amendment succeeds, it is in our state constitution forever unless a subsequent amendment retracts it. Secondly, why should a Rhode Island gambling outfit dictate who is selected to run gambling casinos at horse tracks in Arapahoe, Mesa and Pueblo counties? If this expansion of gambling is to be allowed, let’s have local determination on whether it is to be allowed and who get the licenses to operate such facilities. Plus,
Then let’s take a look at Proposition 104 which would be statutory and not become a part of our state constitution. This ballot issue has not gotten much play, but is worthy of your consideration. It would revise current state law pertaining to collective bargaining between school districts and their teachers’ unions. Currently, such negotiations can be held “behind closed doors” without the public’s attendance or awareness. Given the fiscal impact that teachers’ unions can have on school district budgets, it is past time to open the door to the public. Also, given the antics of some school boards, i.e., Douglas County and Jefferson County, the public should know what demands and stances they are taking. Why not let the public see and hear the demands from both sides, the dialogue of give and take and the conclusions. After all, it is the taxpayers’ money that is being dealt at the bargaining table. A “YES/ FOR” vote would add transparency to this process. Bill Christopher is a former Westminster city manager and RTD board member.
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County positions, including sheriff. “Twelve years says something about the level of commitment he has with the community,” said Adams County Undersheriff Roger Engelsman, who has worked with Darr for nearly 20 years. “Twelve years says something about the trust the community has had in him.” He’ll be long remembered for his work ethic, proactive approaches to law enforcement and the relationships he built, he added. For the past 12 years Darr hasn’t just been a leader at the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, but for other law enforcement officers across the state. Chris Johnson, former Otero County sheriff and current executive director of the County Sheriffs of Colorado, described Darr as a friend and mentor. “He has been a great sounding board and wealth of knowledge,” he said. “His experience and wisdom is going to be missed.”
A legacy of leading
Darr’s long list of accomplishments include fighting for safety improvements at the jail, establishing programs to not only reduce crime but help the less fortunate, and lobbying successfully for a regional law enforcement training facility. “I think his willingness to listen to people, try to be inclusive and carefully weigh his decisions has led to his success as a sheriff,” said Johnson said. Darr was a self-described strongwilled, challenging 21-year-old when he started working with the Sheriff’s Office as a jail deputy in 1972. He rose through the ranks and served in every division in roles such as director of Emergency Management, SWAT Team commander, and he served as a special investigator with the Colorado Attorney General’s Office. He was appointed undersheriff in 2001. And although his rough edges may have smoothed out over the past 42 years, Darr knows he has ruffled some feathers in his role as sheriff. “It comes with the territory of being a leader,” Darr said, leaning back in his chair. “I’m a candid guy. I don’t mince words for the purpose of conforming to someone else’s point of view. My candor can be abrasive for some people.” A recent issue Darr has been candid about is the controversial municipal inmate cap at the jail. He doesn’t hesitate to say the cap was needed because of decisions made by the board of county commissioners. “I didn’t make the decisions that got us into this,” he said. “I didn’t cut the budget. I didn’t cut the staffing, and I didn’t restrict the hiring. We’ve taken quite the beating here for decisions by other people that have impacted us greatly.” The board approved a cap restriction on municipal inmates, which was enacted Jan. 1, 2012, to help ease financial constraints at the county jail. The lack of adequate staffing at the jail made it a dangerous environment, Darr said. “There were too many inmate-on-inmate assaults, and too many assaults on law enforcement officers resulting in injuries,” he said. “It’s already a risky environment but it was beyond reasonable.” Five cities affected by the cap filed a joint complaint on Feb. 19 against the Adams County board of commissioners
The Adams County Sheriff personnel demonstrate how a K9 would assist during an arrest at the Flatrock Regional Training Center last year. Sheriff Doug Darr successfully lobbied the county to build the state-of-the-art regional complex. Photo by Ashley Reimers and Darr for restricting or refusing to house municipal prisoners in the county jail. All parties agreed to delay litigation through May 15, and until then work to find solutions to reduce the number of low-level offenders at the jail and get staffing to a reasonable level. Darr also ensured his staff received the appropriate skills training needed to keep them safe. He pushed the county to build a state-of-the-art regional training center, Flatrock, which opened in August 2013. The center is the first in the state to offer firearms, driving and defensive tactics training in one location. “One of my responsibilities is to do all I can to make sure they get to go home at the end of their shift,” Darr said. “I do all I can to see that happens, I hope they remember that.”
Keeping a community safe
Darr’s relationship with the community goes much farther back than when he began working for the Sheriff’s Office. Originally from Nebraska, Darr’s family moved to Adams County when he was 5. He is a Mapleton High School graduate. One of the first issues he tackled when he took over the Sheriff’s Office in 2003 was to strengthen relationships in the community. “Our job is to make (residents’) quality of life better,” he said, “to make them feel better on their worse days.” Darr helped create 57 different community groups and helped launch Operation Free Bird. The event, now in its 11th year, provides attendees everything needed for a complete Thanksgiving dinner — certificates for turkeys, canned goods, bread and other grocery items. The program is funded through donations, not from the Sheriff’s Office budget. “Darr reached out to the community as much as he did the courts,” said Don Cassata, former director of Adams County Human Services. “He always made sure law enforcement could contribute to different community affairs.” Cassata thinks one of the biggest con-
tributions Darr has made to the community is working on the Adams County School Emergency Plan. “Prior to that there was no such manual,” he said. “I think given what happened at Columbine there was a need to have something within Adams County schools and what he developed was implemented by the school districts.” Other accomplishments Darr achieved was creating the component in the detective agency that targets online predators, and getting Adams County involved early on with the Colorado Information Sharing Consortium — specialized software that allows exchange of information among agencies. Outreach efforts and proactive measures seems to have worked as far as public safety is concerned. There has been a 42 percent decline in crime in unincorporated Adams County since 2002, according to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. Darr also worked just as hard outside his role as sheriff.
Despite an average of 60- to 65-hour work weeks, he completed his bachelor’s degree in business administration and budget finance and found time to garden, run three times a week and play on a baseball team for men over 45. “Some of life’s best lessons were learned on the ballfields for me,” he said. Darr lives in Thornton with his wife, Mary, and their 13-year-old son, Justin. He plans to devote more time to them after his term ends. “I love law enforcement, I really do,” he said, “but not as much as I love them.” However, he is far from ready to retire. He’s had a couple of job offers but doesn’t intend to make any decisions until January. He wants to remain in the criminal justice field. Regardless of his next career move, he has no plans to slow down. “Life is very short — play hard, do all that you can do,” Darr said. “The only way you can leave your mark is if you get started. You can’t sit on the sidelines.”
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Prarie View defends Superintendent’s Trophy By Michelle Boyer
Mkboyer8@gmail.com Prairie View kept the Superintendent’s Trophy in possession for another year, after a 47-12 victory over cross-town rival Brighton Friday night. RJ Ramirez scored two touchdowns, along with Zach Peterson, Tavish Whelan, Cory Orr and Kierre Huey Cazenave. “Brighton was another challenge along our journey this year, and another obstacle for us to overcome to achieve our goals,” Coach Todd Riccio said. “They were a tough and physical team and with being a rivalry game, you never know what can or will happen. It was a great atmosphere and game to be a part of, and I’m proud of how hard our kids played. We’re excited against to be making our second straight playoff appearance. Our goal is to win a playoff game at the very least this year.” Prairie View will host Lakewood on Friday at 7 p.m. for the first round of the 5A State Football Championships. “The Brighton game is fun, but it’s just another game we have to win,” Tavish Whelan said. “Brighton got much better as a team than they were last year.” Whelan plays wide receiver. He said his favorite thing about his position is blocking for his teammates, and he likes to run. “My least favorite is that we have a lot of running plays, and we don’t using passing a lot,” he said. He’s played football since the sixth grade in Brighton. “Some of the guys on my team now were on my first football team, so I’ve been playing football with them that long,” he said. Entering the playoffs, he said his goals are the same as the team: “To do as well as we can and go as far as we can in playoffs. If we win a playoff game, it’ll be the first post season win in PVHS history, so winning
LEFT: Prairie View football players hoist the Superintendent’s Trophy in the air after the 47-12 win over Brighton Oct. 24. RIGHT: No. 82 Tavish Whelan gets open for a pass while Brighton’s Miguel Martinez is ready to defend. Whelan scored a touchdown during the game. Photos by Michelle Boyer that first game is key.” Whelan loves playing football, but said getting a good education is the most important thing to him. He’ll major in physics after next year, but is undecided on what school he’ll attend. He said if he has the opportunity to play football too, that would be great. This is his third year earning a varsity letter in football, and in track. He’s received academic all-state first team and academic all-conference first team honors for football and track from 2011-2014. Last year he was second team all-conference wide receiver. Currently he has a 4.25 grade point average and has been on the Principal’s Honor every year, and has lettered in academics every year. His junior year, he was class president. He won the English department award in 2012. He’s also in student
council this year. “Tavish is a great student-athlete and a great representative for our school and community,” Riccio said. “He has done everything we could ever ask of him and he always does it to the best that he can. Tavish has become, over the last few games a very confident and dangerous receiver. The light has come on and clicked with him and I’m so proud of him and for what he has accomplished. Tavish is one of the hardest workers and dedicated student athletes I’ve ever known or had the pleasure to coach.” “The game didn’t turn out the way we planned it, we knew we had to try and contain RJ Ramirez, and slow down their running game, get them in second and third and long, but don’t let them convert on third and long” Brighton Coach Pat Sandoval said. “Plus not give up the big play. They
played well. They are league champs for a reason.” Sandoval also said he wished the team would’ve never turned over the ball to Prairie View. “Anytime you have turnovers that’ll affect most outcomes of a game,” he said. “I wish them well in the playoffs and hope they do well to represent our league in the playoffs. I told the boys all week long, you win you’re in the playoffs.” Brighton will play the number one seeded team Grandview at Legacy Stadium which is Cherokee Trail’s school on Friday at 7 p.m. If both Brighton teams win, they will meet in a rematch, playing for the honor of moving on to the state quarterfinals.
Lady Dawgs spike a win over T-Hawks By Michelle Boyer
Mkboyer8@gmail.com It was a close volleyball match up between the both Prairie View and Brighton Oct. 23, but in the end Brighton rallied to win 3-2. “The game was one of the best played games of our season and a great win for our program against our cross-town rival Prairie View,” Brighton Head Coach Meghan Law said. “Down two games, my girls never gave up and fought back to win convincingly in five, winning 15-8 in the last game.” Law thinks the team’s mental roughness came through in the end. “All season long, we talked in practice about never giving up when the going gets tough,” she said. “We focused on each point and correcting mistakes as the game went on. I’m so proud of my girls.” The 14-9 Bulldogs now prepare for their first round playoff match at Cherokee Trail in Aurora on Saturday, Nov. 1.
Swackenberg all about the set up Setter Kendra Swackenberg said her team is so much more than just a team. “We’ve become a family,” Swackenberg said. “We drive each other crazy, but no matter what we stick together and love each other. I can’t imagine not having such an amazing team my senior year. We’ve fought hard this year, especially against Prairie View. Prairie View is a very strong team, and it was hard for us to find weaknesses, but once we did we ran with it.” Law said Swackenberg is the glue that holds the team together. “She’s the person our offense centers
around,” she said. “She’s an opportunistic setter who uses her skills, to not only pick out the open hitter, but also scores herself. She’s our team captain in every sense of the word, the spark who ignites our team. I just love her spirit and the joy she takes in each kill.” Her favorite thing about her position as a setter is that she gets to call the shots. “I make all the plays and get to lead the team,” she said. “My least favorite is if I don’t do my job it doesn’t just make me look bad, but also my hitters and sometimes even my passers.” Playing every sport early on, Swackenberg’s parents wanted her to see what she liked and volleyball really stuck since she’s been playing for eight years. Since volleyball is her only sport, she plays club ball also with the Colorado Juniors in Monument. “It’s very competitive down there, so it’s made me work harder and made me even more of a competitor and a stronger player mentally,” she said. She’s made first team all-conference twice. She received Most Valuable Player for the team as well as the East Metro Athletic Conference. She said this year has been really special for her as she has been a captain also along with her sister, Karysa. “It has made us even closer than we already were, and it’s allowed me to lead the team more and become closer to my girls.” Swackenberg has verbally committed to play and study at Fort Lewis College in Durango on a full scholarship next year. She plans on majoring in education and minoring in business. She wants to teach first grade, but she said she’s still keeping her options open.
Brighton setter Kendra Swackenberg No. 6. goes for a block during the first game of five at the rival match between Prairie View and Brighton Oct. 23. Brighton won, 3-2. Photo by Michelle Boyer
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Improved Bulldogs knocked out of playoffs Mountain Vista too much for Brighton in boys soccer By Jim Benton
jbenton@colorado communitymedia.com Brighton boys soccer coach Kevin Barnes watched his team drop a 4-0 firstround Class 5A playoff match to Mountain Vista Oct. 23, but the fourth-year coach had nothing but praise for his program. The 28th-seeded Bulldogs played well early against the fifth-seeded Golden Eagles, but Mountain Vista used the spark from Nolan Goa’s first-half goal and then scored three second-half goals to secure the victory. “This club has come a very, very long way,” said Barnes. “In the four years since I’ve had the club, we’ve gone from complete disarray when the previous coaches were released. …Now this team had the highest GPA of any 5A program in the state last year. “That is a big part of our program, the kids on this team if they have below a C on their grades, they don’t play. We don’t hold a CHSAA standard, we hold one above that. That in itself has developed a program that boys can count on.” Despite playing well early in the game against Mountain Vista, the Bulldogs found it hard to come back against the Golden Eagles. Brighton finished the season with an 8-8-0 record. “We had two goals when we ended the season last season,” Barnes said. “That was to retain the coaching staff that we had. We were able to do that. The other thing was to try to go to postseason play. When you look at some of the other teams in our division and what they can draw from, our program had some growing to do before we are going to look at taking it to the next level. Maybe go to the second round or maybe going all the way to the finals. We’d love to do that.”
Brighton’s Landon Verbeek (9) chases a pass during the Oct. 23 playoff game at Mountain Vista while the Golden Eagles Nolan Patsy gives chase. Photos by Jim Benton
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Brighton coach Kevin Barnes talks to his team at halftime. The Bulldogs trailed at halftime, and ended up losing 4-0 to Mountain Vista in a first round Class 5A playoff game Oct. 23 at Mountain Vista.
Along with improvement come great expectations and the Brighton High School boys’ soccer program student-athletes are no exception. “This year’s team was an exceptional group of young men who held themselves to a high standard both on and off the pitch,” Coach Kevin Barnes said. “Following a successful 2013 season, that ended short of a state playoff berth, the 2014 squad capped off their season with their first visit to the state playoffs in four years.” However, a playoff win wasn’t meant to be for the Bulldogs, as they suffered a 4-nil loss. The Bulldogs finished the regular season 8-7-0, but it was their 6-3-0 in the East Metro Athletic Conference that set a course for post season play. Seeded 28th out of 32 teams, the team finished third in the EMAC for the 2014 season and faced fifth ranked Mountain Vista in the first round of play. “The Golden Eagles are a wellcoached, quality team that moves the ball well,” Barnes said. “Each goal they scored against us was a solid effort indicative of a well-coached team. We played them evenly for 60 minutes, but at this level, 80 minutes is required.” “I told the boy’s … many players finish their high school careers without visiting the playoffs even once, so this was a huge event for us,” he said.
The Brighton team set two, attainable program goals for this season: Retaining the coaching staff, and making it to the post season. “Since taking over a head coach in 2011, we’ve had tremendous support from parents, the school and community,” Barnes said. “It’s been a concerted effort to build a program with integrity, that demands the academic element that should be the priority in any high school sports program, set high expectations regarding conduct and character, and challenges the players to realize their potential both on and off the pitch. That is what we’ve developed within the Brighton program.” With regards to the coaching staff, assistant coaches Cory Schmeling and AJ Dingledine returned for the 2014-2015 season. “Both are Division 1 college player alumni with strong coaching abilities,” he said. “We expanded our staff to include Goalie Coach Ryan Singleton, a Cal State Fullerton alumni. With this type of support, the team grew throughout the season, and although we lost to some of our out-of-conference opponents early on, the boys became consistently strong as the season progressed.” Barnes thanked this year’s seniors, “My son, Tanner Barnes, Tristan Davolt and Jonathan Espinosa,” he said. “I hope I haven’t been too hard on you guys, since you’ve represented the back bone of my expectations for this program and are the cultural heart of this team.” Barnes has coached these boys for nearly 10 years, on the Platte Valley Soc-
cer Club Pumas teams throughout their recreational, club and high school careers culminating with senior varsity play at BHS. “Once a Puma, always a Puma,” he said. “Andre Salazar, Ruben Castro, Jose Estrella and Nelson Prado have brought a strong presence, tempered with quality play, high integrity, compassion, tenacity and a great sense of humility and humor to our program. All of these boys have set a solid foundation and expectation for their teammates to follow, and will be sorely missed next season.” Barnes said next season, the team will have a strong core to continue building from: Dalton Oberfoell, Landon Verbeek, David Donlucas, Brady Strong, Austin Fordyce, Jorge Esquivel, Westlee Minne, Marco Rivas, Enrique Salgado, Andrew Sorenson, Rodrigo Velazquez, Jesus Mendoza and Charlie Cisneros. The junior varsity members of Damian Chavez, Antonio Campos, Evan Cochran and Eduardo Chacon are expected to step up to varsity. The team will still hold their customary kick-a-rounds during the summer and support that with training sessions and camps. “We also plan to incorporate the strength and conditioning opportunities the school offers that have been historically outside of our program,” Barnes said. “With the close of the season, many of the boys have already been inquiring about playing indoor and club soccer during the off-season.”
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32nd Annual
Under New Management Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 8 & 9 9 am - 4 pm
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Holiday Craft Show October 31, 10am-6pm FREE Parking November 1, 10am-6pm FREE Admission November 2, 10am-4pm Handicap Access
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Appliances GE Front Load Washer & Gas Dryer 5 years old $400 (303)476-1841 HOTPOINT ELECTRIC STOVE, white ceramic flattop $150. Maytag electric stove, black ceramic flattop $150. GE Washer white used only 6 times $300. 303-841-0811
Crafts and Gifts *** Food Booth Tea Room (Tea Room proceeds go to Shriners Hospitals for Children)
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Come early for the best selections! A great variety of crafts and gift items available. New vendors, plus your favorite ones returning!
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November 22nd for Englewood High Schools' Annual Holiday Sale benefiting EHS special needs students Please call 303-806-2239 or email EHS_craftfair@engschools.net for reservation
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Holiday Hills Village 2014 Art & Craft Fair Saturday November 8th 2014 8:30am-4pm 2000 West 92nd Ave Federal Heights Featuring fiber arts, illustration, drawing, painting, wood working, ceramics, home made bath products, leather goods, ornaments, baked goods, pasta Free Admission
Pine/Fur & Aspen
Split & Delivered $225 Stacking available extra $25 Some delivery charges may apply depending on location. Hauling scrap metal also available (appliances, batteries etc.) Call 303-647-2475 or 720-323-2173 Firewood City mix of seasoned hardwood & pine $260/cord (303)431-8132
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Miscellaneous 32 Craftsman Track Snowblower $600. Vitamaster Exercise Bike $200. 303-841-0811
Found Tortise Shell female cat Near Dry Creek Park Found 10/15 No chip/No tags 303-704-3996 LOST SOLID BLACK MED LENGTH HAIR CAT. NEUTERED MALE. HAS A FLOOFY TAIL. FRONT FANGS HANG OUT OF HIS MOUTH. LOST IN PARKER AROUND OCTOBER 10 IN THE AREA OF HILLTOP AND PINE. HE'S AN INDOOR CAT. CALL 720-287-4663.
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“The Standley Lake Experience”
November 13, 2014 6:00-8:00 p.m. Join us to learn about the academic and extracurricular options available at SLHS In addition to IB, we offer AP courses in all disciplines. Our STEM program offerings include film editing/broadcasting and architectural drafting. Standley Lake High School is proud to be the home of a nationally recognized Prostart program, state winning journalism and newspapers, state qualifying athletics, and a nationally placed dance team. We are the founding school for the nationally recognized Day Without Hate and Peace Jam. Annually teachers travel with students all over the world through Social Studies and Second Language programs. For those who are guided by the arts, we have many opportunities, including studio arts, forensic improv teams, speech and debate, theatre and vocal music.
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GOOD LUCK CLUB GETS FUN AND FESTIVE
During the Good Luck 4H Fall Festival, children of all ages dressed in their Halloween attire and enjoyed dinner, games and entertainment Oct. 25. The Good Luck 4H Club has been around since 1935. It is one of the oldest 4H Clubs in the area. 4H has been around since 1902. Photo by Michelle Boyer
24-Hour ER – NOW OPEN! 112th and Sheridan 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 October 31, 2014. City Council requires each applicant to attend a meeting of the Board or Commission you are applying for prior to the interview.
The Broncos know: Stick with the home team! BOARD OF APPEALS The Board of Appeals has four (4) openings at this time. The openings are for two (2) regular members, one (1) regular member to fill an unexpired term and one (1) alternate member at this time. Members of this board are qualified by experience related to the construction industry and are trained to rule or review upon matters pertaining to building construction. The Board of Appeals meets at need to determine the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction, acts on appeals for the city’s construction codes (building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical codes) and for Property Maintenance Codes. Brighton staff representatives are present to facilitate, including the Chief Building Official and a permit technician acting as the Board Secretary. Meetings are held at Brighton City Hall, 500 South 4th Ave.
Open 24 HOURS a day, 7 days a week, providing HOSPITAL-QUALITY, FAMILY FRIENDLY care, SHORT WAIT TIMES, and CONVENIENCE for you, CLOSE TO HOME. 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 October 31, 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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BOARD OF APPEALS The Board of Appeals has four (4) openings at this time. The openings are for two (2) regular members, one (1) regular member to fill an unexpired term and one (1) alternate member at this time. Members of this board are qualified by experience related to the construction industry and are trained to rule or review upon matters pertaining to building construction. The Board of Appeals meets at need to determine the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction, acts on appeals for the city’s construction codes (building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical codes) and for Property Maintenance Codes. Brighton staff representatives are present to facilitate, including the Chief Building Official and a permit technician acting as the Board Secretary. Meetings are held at Brighton City Hall, 500 South 4th Ave.
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.
Housing Authority seeks members to serve on Housing Authority Board
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.
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.
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 October 31, 2014. City Council requires each applicant to attend a meeting of the Board or Commission you are applying for prior to the interview. BOARD OF APPEALS The Board of Appeals has four (4) openings at this time. The openings are for two (2) regular members, one (1) regular member to fill an unexpired term and one (1) alternate member at this time. Members of this board are qualified by experience related to the construction industry and are trained to rule or review upon matters pertaining to building construction. The Board of Appeals meets at need to determine the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction, acts on appeals for the city’s construction codes (building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical codes) and for Property Maintenance Codes. Brighton staff representatives are present to facilitate, including the Chief Building Official and a permit technician acting as the Board Secretary. Meetings are held at Brighton City Hall, 500 South 4th Ave. 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. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
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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. 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. LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee has openings for two (2) regular members and 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. PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has an opening for three (3) members at this time. One (1) Ward 1 member, one (1) At-Large member and one (1) Alternate member. The Board meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at
The Brighton Housing Authority is seeking interested Brighton residents to fill three (3) openings at this time. The openings are for one (1) regular member, 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 meets on the second Thursday of every other month at 4 p.m. at Historic City Hall Building located at 22 South 4th Ave, Brighton, Colorado with the next meeting to be held in November. This is a volunteer, unpaid, position.
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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.
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PUBLIC NOTICE Brighton Housing Authority 22 S. 4th Avenue Brighton, CO 80601 (303) 655-2160 FAX (303) 655-2164 Colorado Relay 1-800-659-2626 www.brightonco.gov
LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee has openings for two (2) regular members and 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.
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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has an opening for three (3) members at this time. One (1) Ward 1 member, one (1) At-Large member and one (1) Alternate member. The Board meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at the Recreation Center. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has an opening for one (1) member with special knowledge of and/or experience with farming and agricultural land preservation. The Board meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at the Recreation Center. 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.: 10025 First Publication: October 9, 2014 Second Publication: October 16, 2014 Third Publication: October 23, 2014 Fourth Publication: October 30, 2014 Published in the Brighton Banner PUBLIC NOTICE Brighton Housing Authority 22 S. 4th Avenue Brighton, CO 80601 (303) 655-2160 FAX (303) 655-2164 Colorado Relay 1-800-659-2626 www.brightonco.gov 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 com-
PUBLIC NOTICE
Brighton Housing Authority 22 S. 4th Avenue Brighton, CO 80601 (303) 655-2160 FAX (303) 655-2164 Colorado Relay 1-800-659-2626 www.brightonco.gov
Housing Authority seeks a current Public Housing or Housing Choice Voucher participant to serve on Housing Authority Board.
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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 other month at 4 p.m. at Historic City Hall Building located at 22 South 4th Ave, Brighton, Colorado with the next meeting to be held in November. 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 October 31, 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.: 10026 First Publication: October 9, 2014 Second Publication: October 16, 2014 Third Publication: October 23, 2014 Fourth Publication: October 30, 2014 Published in the Brighton Banner PUBLIC NOTICE Brighton Housing Authority 22 S. 4th Avenue Brighton, CO 80601 (303) 655-2160 FAX (303) 655-2164 Colorado Relay 1-800-659-2626 www.brightonco.gov Housing Authority seeks members to serve on Housing Authority Board
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 To advertise your publicthan notices call October 31,303-566-4100 2014. Applications are available in the City Clerk’s Office at 500 PUBLIC NOTICE South 4th Avenue or on the City website at www.brightonco.gov. Brighton Housing Authority 22 S. 4th Avenue Questions may be directed to the Brighton Brighton, CO 80601 Housing Authority office at 303-655-2160. (303) 655-2160 FAX (303) 655-2164 Legal Notice No.: 10027 Colorado Relay 1-800-659-2626 First Publication: October 9, 2014 www.brightonco.gov Second Publication: October 16, 2014 Third Publication: October 23, 2014 Housing Authority seeks members to Fourth Publication: October 30, 2014 serve on Housing Authority Board Published in the Brighton Banner
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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 three (3) openings at this time. The openings are for one (1) regular member, 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 meets on the second Thursday of every other month at 4 p.m. at Historic City Hall Building located at 22 South 4th Ave, Brighton, Colorado with the next meeting to be held in November. 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 October 31, 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.: 10027 First Publication: October 9, 2014 Second Publication: October 16, 2014 Third Publication: October 23, 2014 Fourth Publication: October 30, 2014 Published in the Brighton Banner
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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 8 AND 17 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE CITY OF BRIGHTON, STATE OF COLORADO Notice is hereby given that the City of Brighton City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an amendment to the City of Brighton’s Municipal Code, Chapter 8. Health and Safety, as well as Chapter 17. Land Use and Development Code. The specific section to be amended in Chapter 8 is Article 8-44 Smoking Prohibited, and Chapter 17 will be amended in Article 17-12 - Definitions. The City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 18, 2014. The hearing will begin at 7:00 p.m. The City Council will hear evidence from interested parties, and make a determination at first reading regarding the proposed Municipal Code amendment. The hearing will take place in the City Council Chambers, located on the first floor of the City Administration Building, 500 South 4th Avenue in Brighton. Further information may be obtained from the Planning Division at the above address, or by calling (303) 655-2059. Legal Notice No.: 10045 First Publication: October 30, 2014 Last Publication: October 30, 2014 Publisher: Brighton Banner
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READERS THEATRE PERFORMANCE WANT TO have some fun? Join us at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, as we watch the monthly skit presented by Eagle View’s performing group. Eagle View is at 1150 Prairie Center Parkway, Brighton. Go to www.brightonco.gov or call 303-655-2075. HAUNTED HALLOWEEN BREAKFAST THE WITCHES in the kitchen will serve up some frightening french toast, scary sausages and devilish drinks. Costumes are optional but prizes will be awarded in a variety of categories. Breakfast is at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at Eagle View Adult Center, 1150 Prairie Center Parkway, Brighton. Cost is $4. Register by Wednesday, Oct. 29. Call 303-655-2075 or go to www. brightonco.gov.
FALL FESTIVAL ZION LUTHERAN Women in Mission & Bethesda Auxiliary Annual Fall Festival is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at Zion Lutheran Church, 1400 Skeel St., Brighton. The craft bazaar will open at 10 a.m. with handmade gift items homemade baked goods. A salad luncheon featuring more than 70 homemade salads, drinks and desserts starts at 11 a.m. Tickets for the lunch will be $7 for adults, $3 for children ages 5 to 10, and free for under 5. Take-out orders are available. Proceeds from this festival will benefit Christian Missions as well as some local Brighton charities. Entrance to the festival will be through the Zion School door, located off the parking lot. We welcome the general public to this event and if you have any questions, please call the church office at 303-659-2339.
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CENTURA HEALTH Links sponsors a free Medicare series this fall. Programs will take place at Eagle View Adult Center, 1150 Prairie Center Parkway, Brighton. Call 303-655-2075 to register. Schedule:
10:30 A.M. Wednesday, Nov. 12: “Medicare Saving Plans and the Low Income Subsidy� – There is a benefit available to low-income individuals to help them pay for Part B and prescription coverage. You may qualify if you make less than $1,333 a month, or $1,790 per couple. Register by Friday, Nov. 7.
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of Veteran’s Day. Program is at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10, at Eagle View Adult Center, 1150 Prairie Center Parkway, Brighton. Visitors who’d like to stay for lunch should make a reservation by Thursday, Nov. 6, by calling Audri at 303-655-2271. Call 303-655-2075 or go to www.brightonco.gov.
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CRAFT FAIR SET gifts made by local artisans. Homemade breakfast burritos and chili are for sale throughout the day. Buy a sweet treat at the best bake sale in town. Food sales benefit Eagle View Adult Center. Craft fair is 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at Eagle View Adult Center, 1150 Prairie Center Parkway, Brighton. Call 303-655-2075 or go to www.brightonco.gov.
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Featured News
Adams County 3’s Colorado’s November 4th ballots will feature several school districts asking for your support to enhance their educational facilities and faculties. The Chamber has endorsed all of the Adams County “3’s,” citing the importance of education to not only our children but also as a primary draw for companies considering the Metro North region as their new home. See each school’s story at http://bit.ly/ZYrwCw.
New President and CEO Angela Habben hit the ground running in late September when she took the Chamber helm and has been in high gear ever since. Her calendar has been full of meetings with current MNCC members, city officials, and prospective members and it shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon. “It’s been an exciting first month. I’ve received a warm reception throughout Angela Habben the region and that’s been very gratifying,” MNCC President and CEO Habben said. “People know of the great work the Chamber has done over the years, a message I’m taking to businesses that can benefit in many ways from a new Metro North membership.”
DIA Field Trip Several members of Metro North’s Development Council got a look behind the curtain at Denver’s International Airport October 16th. The tour centered on the new Hotel and Transit Center (HTC) which includes a 519-room Westin Hotel, light-rail transit from Denver Union Station to DIA, and a new public plaza that promises to be one of Denver’s prominent new venues for programs and events.
Habben will slow down slightly on the evening of November 13th for the next Business After Hours. The program at the Drury Inn & Suites in Westminster will feature a meet-andgreet with her. “I encourage our members to come out next month so I can continue learning from them. Communication is key to ensure I’m hearing what’s on everyone’s mind as we plan for the future.”
Candidate Caucus A crowd of 150 enjoyed two hours of Congressional back-and-forth October 14th as candidates from the 2nd, 6th, and 7th districts debated issues-over-eggs. The list of topics ranged from the economy and energy to education and aging. After brief opening comments from U.S. Senate candidate Cory Gardner, incumbents Jared Polis, Mike Coffman, and Ed Perlmutter faced off against challengers George Leing, Andrew Romanoff, and Don Ytterberg. Moderator Floyd Ciruli posed the questions and kept the discussion running smoothly. Center Stage Exchange
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January Bash Save the date for the best event of the new year – the Metro North Annual Gala and Silent Auction will be Saturday evening, January 31st at the Westin Westminster. Watch our website for more details, coming soon – www.metronorthchamber.com.
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