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A member of the Guardians of the Bell, rings the 991-pound bronze bell embedded with war artifacts.

Foundation seeks to honor vets By Crystal Anderson

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Seven tolls resonate for the fallen. In May, the Honor Bell will ring for the first time, symbolizing honor, dignity and respect for Colorado’s fallen veterans. “Honors are rituals, and military honors that are given is a ritual where they do things in a certain manner,” said Frank Griggs, founder of the Honor Bell Foundation. “What we wanted to do is come up with a way of honoring veterans beyond just taps, beyond just presenting the flag — a final toll, in honor of this individual.” A nonprofit organization, the Honor Bell Foundation seeks to recognize deceased veterans with a tolling ceremony at their funeral. After the presentation of the flag to the next of kin, the 35-second ceremony will consist of seven tolls, each with their own meaning: response, service, protection, defense, sacrifice, suffering and loss of life. “Honor, respect and dignity are really at the hallmark of what we’re doing,” said Michelle

Founder Frank Griggs stands among fallen veterans at the Fort Logan Cemetery. Courtesy photos

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Brighton City Council voted 8 to 1 to regulate electronic cigarettes under the same rules and regulations governing the sale and use of tobacco in Brighton at Tuesday night’s city council meeting. Changes to the municipal code and land use and development code will now include the e-cigs. The changes were adopted to clarify where the devices could be sold, where they can be used in a public setting and to prevent the sale of these items to anyone under the age of 18. The FDA is currently studying the impact on public health and safety from secondhand smoke/vapor produced by these devices, because the materials used in them could be any number of products, including simple flavors, nicotine or other potentially harmful products. Until such time as the FDA completes the study, the e-cigs will now come under the same laws governing tobacco use and sale in Brighton. Council members voted to approve the municipal code to create new fees and charges for the use of water, wastewater and sewer. With this new rate schedule the average Brighton resident will see a small increase in their water bill. The increase is needed to continue to provide water service to residents and for maintenance on the water systems. The costs include an 8 percent increase in the water fund, a 4 percent increase in wastewater fund and an increase of $0.64 for storm water service fees. The city council also approved an E-cigs continues on Page 2

Democrats suffer whiplash in vote tallies 1936 was last strong year for Adams County Republicans By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com A lot of things have happened since 1936 — Hawaii and Alaska becoming states and the inventions of canned beer, color television and the Slinky, just to name a few. But prior to this month, Republicans doing really well in Adams County elections is something that had not happened in 78 years. “Before the Depression and the Franklin Roosevelt era, Adams County up until that point been a Republican county,” said longtime Republican Adams County politico and historian Bob Briggs. “The whole aspect of the Depression changed that and the Democrats have been in control since then.”

Here’s a fact that really puts the election results from Nov. 4 into perspective: Until recently, a Chicago Cubs World Series appearance had been a more modern-day historical moment than there being a majority of Republicans holding elected offices in Adams County. That salt-in-the-wound reality is something county Democrats continue to ponder now that the votes from Nov. 4 have all been counted from an election where many Democrats lost races few thought were even possible to lose. “I never saw Democratic candidates out there doing anything, any sort of campaigning, and they took their wins for granted,” said Adams County Republican Party Chairman Gary Mikes. “We passed them up and by the time they realized it, they were done.” The results from Nov. 4 are striking: • Republican Beth Martinez-Humenik defeated former Democratic state Rep. Judy Solano for an open state Senate seat that had been held by termlimited Democrat Lois Tochtrop. The win gave Republicans a one-seat majority in the chamber. • Democratic state Rep. Jenise May — who sits on the Legislature’s important Joint Budget Committee and who easily won her seat in 2012 — lost to JoAnn Windholz. What’s more stunning about May’s defeat is that Democrats considered her seat

so safe, they pegged her to head an operation aimed at getting more Democrats elected to the House. • Democratic Attorney General candidate Don Quick lost Adams County by four points to opponent Cynthia Coffman, who won the election. Quick is the former district attorney for Adams County. • Of the 32,222 Adams County voters who cast ballots in the 6th Congressional District race, they overwhelmingly supported Republican Congressman Mike Coffman over Andrew Romanoff by a margin of more than 11 points. • Republican candidates won two county commission seats and, for the first time since 1936, they will hold the offices of sheriff, assessor, treasurer and clerk and recorder at the same time. All of this in a county where Democrats outnumber Republicans by more than 26,000 registered voters, about a 10-point advantage. And Adams is a county that is right up a Democratic candidate’s alley — a diverse, blue-collar county where many middle-class workers and families reside. “Anytime you have losses like that it’s going to be alarming, sure,” said state Democratic Party Chairman Rick Palacio. “We’ll take a long look at the Dems continues on Page 11

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LEFT: Frances Wisner with her acrylic painting “Core Flowers” CENTER: Cheri Simmons with her oil painting “56 Princess” a 1956 Princess touring limousine she found in a junk yard. Cheri paints cars she finds in junkyards all over the country. Cheri said she is drawn to old car grills.” RIGHT: Sandie Mackenzie, the original creator of 3-D feather art, using feathers from ring neck pheasants she creates the flowers used in her art work. Photos by Lou Ellen Bromley

Artfest at the Armory artist’s reception Artists display their work at Thursday night’s art reception By Lou Ellen Bromley bromleyclan@hotmail.com The Brighton Cultural Arts Commission hosted the Artfest Art Reception last Thursday evening at the Armory Performing Arts Center to display and promote the work of local artists. More than 40 guests and artists viewed

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discussed the art work being displayed and enjoyed food and beverages during the free event. Sue Corbett the city staff liaison for the Brighton Cultural Arts Commission introduced the artists at the reception and explained the work of both the Brighton Art Commission and the Arts Awareness Commission. Corbett explained the Brighton Cultural Art Commission applies for the funds to provide two art projects a year at the Armory, and also funds several works of art for the city through the Scientific and Cultural

Facilities District (SCFD). She explained that there are seven counties that are part of the SCFD district and that shopping in one of those counties helps support the SCFD with tax dollars. The city of Brighton has received a half a million dollars from the SCFD toward art and culture programs. The Art Awareness Commission does the actual work of putting the shows together and hanging the art work. It also brings bring various artists to Brighton four times a year for art workshops. Guests at the Thursday evening event were able to view several different

ordinance to continue participation in the Link program for 2015. The Link program helps in assessment of juveniles and provides assistance for youths who have truancy or discipline problems at school or have been involved in juvenile court. Located in Thornton, Link is a non-profit

program used by law enforcement agencies to help troubled juveniles get help. Council also recognized the Shop Small in Brighton Day for Nov. 29. This proclamation is to encourage shopping in downtown Brighton for the holidays. A proclamation to recognize November as

mediums used in the artwork. Along with paintings done with oil paint, acrylic paint and water colors, there were a few displays of art work done with feathers or memorabilia plus artistic photographs were also on display, most of the art work was also for sale. All of the artwork at the Armory will remain on display through January during regular business hours and at evening events. The public is encouraged to drop in during these times and take to opportunity to see what local Brighton artists have to offer.

American Diabetes Month was also approved by council. The council also held the swearing in ceremony for the Brighton Youth Commission and the newly formed Brighton Youth Corp or 2015.

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Pennock introduces new program for seniors Offering senior residents someone to talk to about problems By Lou Ellen Bromley

bromelyclan@hotmail.com The Pennock Center for Counseling is introducing a new no-cost program for senior residents of the Brighton area that have a need for someone near their age to talk with and receive counseling about problems they are facing. The new Senior Peer Counseling program is offering seniors ages 55 and older the opportunity to have a confidential, caring relationship with a trained peer counselor who will come to their home or place of residents once a week, to talk about challenges and concerns. Oftentimes having someone to share concerns about changes in health, loss of loved ones, retirement, physical limita-

tions, and depression can make a positive difference in the quality of life for a senior. The Pennock Center for Counseling, located at 21st and Egbert streets, currently has seven volunteer peer counselors that have undergone the screening and training necessary to help people in their age group, and they are supervised by the center. These individuals can relate to the difficulties involved with the challenges of aging. Drawing on their own life experiences enables the volunteers to show compassion and offer support while lending a listening ear and provide guidance and encouragement as is appropriate. The volunteer counselors are matched with a person seeking counseling by interests and needs. Several ways the counselors can provide help is in areas involving grief counseling, depression or anxiety, family matters, loss of independence, loneliness and isolation or other concerns. Pennock Center for counseling director Jody Pierce said, “We are very excited about this new program, because there is a

real need for this type of service within our community.� Pierce is asking community members to help by referring any senior resident in the Brighton area, who they feel would benefit from this program, to contact the Pennock Center for Counseling, all assistance confidential. Please contact Jody Pierce at 303-655-

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Thankful for living in the USA Today, most of us gathered around the table whether it was a dining room table that accommodates 6-12 people or more, a kitchen table which seats 4-6 or perhaps a card table which provides seating for 4. Regardless of the number around the table,we all enjoyed the traditional feast on Thanksgiving Day among family/ friends and to give thanks for our abundance and many blessings. Many of us had the traditional meal of turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes with gravy, rolls, relishes, green beans, cranberry sauce and of course pumpkin pie. Please put a dollop of whipped cream on the top of the pie!! However, not everyone had the benefit of such a meal without the help of caring people.

Helping others Thanks to many thoughtful people and organizations, homeless people enjoyed a Thanksgiving meal. People who could not afford the tab on such a meal as described above were treated to a meal like what we enjoyed. Thank you FISH, Have a Heart, the Salvation Army, Denver Rescue Mission, DENUM, churches around the metro area and many more like-minded organizations shut-ins enjoyed a hot meal thanks to Meals-on-Wheels and similar organizations. One thing we Americans are known for is our generosity to help less fortunate folks.

the world. We are truly blessed.

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We are truly blessed The Thanksgiving holiday is a good time to reflect on and express our appreciation of just how good we have it. We have comfortable homes which are heated and provide a buffer from the weather. We have warm clothing to keep us comfortable when out in the elements with the latest synthetic materials in coats, gloves and hats. We have cars, vans and SUV’s to take us wherever we want to go. And believe it or not, gasoline is cheap compared to many countries. (We just returned from Turkey where the equivalent of a U.S. gallon of gas cost between $8-$9). Food is plentiful with more choices than we know what to do with. We have an economy which is doing better than most in the United States or the world. While not at its prime, it still is providing jobs to people. Many of us are well educated with public schools for all. Our health care is one of the best although one of the most expensive. We enjoy the electronics that we are so hooked on. Life is good. Our standard of living is one of the highest in

Schools offering STEM and engineering programs are becoming more common so we went to a classroom of the new Wheat Ridge tech program to ask why this is so important.

BARB STOLTE Marketing Consultant ERIN ADDENBROOKE Major Accounts and Classified Manager AUDREY BROOKS Business Manager SCOTT ANDREWS Production Manager

So, on this “Black Friday” after Thanksgiving when material goods tend to be foremost in most people’s minds thanks to the retail mantra, I would hope that we don’t forget what we were thankful for the day before. With that thankful feeling, may we share with others less fortunate? Not just on Thanksgiving or Christmas, but throughout the year. While the DOW Jones Industrial index is at an all-time high and corporations are announcing hefty profits and dividends, there is so much poverty and want in America. Look at the increasing number of homeless families and children. Look at the ever increasing demands put upon food banks like FISH, Growing Home and the Senior Hub. Look at the number of families on welfare who attempt to enjoy a merger existence. We are a nation of plenty. As we launch into the Christmas and Hanukkah seasons, might we use the rule of the tithe in our holiday shopping? Take 10 percent or more of what you plan to spend on family and friends for gifts and contribute it to worthy causes which assist others less fortunate. You and I will make our community a better place. Bill Christopher is a former Westminster city manager and RTD board member.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Why is it important to offer STEM, engineering programs

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“A lot of students want to go into STEM-related fields and these classes give them a chance to see if they actually want to do the kind of work.” Jacqueline Pedlow, Wheat Ridge

“The classes are more hands on and lets students learn aspects of math and science, often in a projectbased environment.” Chuck Sprague, Wheat Ridge

“Technology has moved so far forward but you still need to be able to do it in person. These classes give students a chance to try it.” Doug Gallagher, Denver

“They give us an idea of if this is something we really want to do and teaches us new skills.” Andrew Miller, Wheat Ridge

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Healing the modern day wounds of our nation Thanksgiving has given me much to ponder lately. Thanksgiving Day became a federal holiday during the Civil War in 1863, when President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Day of Thanksgiving and Praise on the fourth Thursday of November. (Linking a federal holiday with gratitude isn’t usually what I think of at Thanksgiving, but rather the stories from 1621 of Plymouth settlers and Native Americans.) In the 1863 proclamation, however, written by Secretary of State William Seward, President Lincoln asked the people of a country divided by civil war for prayers “to heal the wounds of the nation.” It’s time we do this again. When thinking about what I am thankful for this year, the first thing was that the midterm elections are over. If you weren’t bored, annoyed, offended, outraged, or maybe just intrigued by political ads, then you didn’t listen to the radio, watch TV, read the paper or go to your mailbox. The deliberate misinformation, accusations, and outright lies were second only to the level of vitriol that spewed from the campaigns. According to everyone running for election, everyone else running for election was a liar and a cheat and perhaps even ugly, which one sitting congressman said about a woman from the other party who was running against a woman of his own party. But this was in another state and it could never happen here … could it? Based on the exhaustingly long months before the elections, I believe that anything derogatory – and that’s a mild word – would have been used. And not just from those seeking election, because the ballot measures generated much of the fear-mongering and finger-pointing. I am personally fanatical about voting. Both my mother and father served in World War II, in part so that we could preserve our rights here in the U.S. Some years ago when I was extremely ill, my parents came to my

home, bundled me up in a coat over my jammies, and drove me to my polling place so that I could cast my vote. That’s why I was surprised – dismayed, even – when it occurred to me that the best thing might be not to vote this year. True, sometimes it’s a matter of voting against someone rather than for someone else, but I didn’t want to mark my ballot for very many of the choices I had. The polarization of the issues facing America feels like a country divided again. Of course, I did vote. I considered the facts that I could find, many of which I got from media truth tests, and I voted as a thoughtful citizen of Colorado and the U.S.A. I just wish that I, as a voter, had been given similar consideration from the campaigns. And I am thankful. I am thankful for the rights and privileges of being a U.S. citizen, and I am grateful to those who now work, have worked, and will continue to work to preserve them. I admire people who seek public office, and I thank those of you who cast your own votes as thoughtful leaders. We need you now, more than ever. And we desperately need whatever the rest of us can do – volunteer, teach, serve, speak, write, pray – to begin healing the modern day wounds of our nation. Andrea Doray is a writer who advocates for peaceful resolutions – starting at the ballot box. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.

What’s Good About You? Editor’s Note: This is the first of a two-part series. Dear Neil: I am going to be 45, and I can’t seem to move past my issues. I basically feel I am not good enough. I was a baby when my parents divorced. My initial issues with not being good enough started when my father would say that he was coming to visit, and then not show. Of course, I would cry every time. I remember having constant feelings that if I wasn’t on my best behavior, my father wouldn’t want to see me. At age 4, my mother and I moved in with her parents. I knew my grandparents loved me, but no matter what I did, I was always getting in trouble and getting yelled at. When I was 7, my mother remarried. My stepfather was abusive, both emotionally and physically. I would be told almost on a daily basis that I was ugly and disgusting in one form or another. “Your face looks like a Mack truck hit it.” I was backhanded constantly, and kicked in the face for having hair hang in my eyes. I was regularly told: “If you want some lovin’, you have to earn it.” I grew up in fear, and sometimes in pure terror. I was severely depressed by the age of 10, and wished daily that I had never been born. I also felt utterly abandoned by my mother. I picked men that didn’t love me. My first husband ignored me and wanted nothing to do with me — until he felt like it. My second husband was a narcissist just like my stepfather, and he cheated constantly. He made me feel exactly the same way I felt as a child—like an expendable, unlovable piece of garbage. No matter what I try to do, I can’t lose how I feel about myself. Can you help? Feeling Very Low Self-Regard Dear Feeling Low: Although you can’t change your childhood or your past, you can assist yourself in feeling better about you. You do this by focusing more on your positives than on the negatives, because when you do so, you will recognize that you are more lov-

able and worthwhile than you are giving yourself credit for. In which situations have you demonstrated great social skills? What do you like about your appearance? When have you been a good friend? A good sibling? A good wife or girlfriend? A good “child” to your parents? A good mother? Where does your creativity show itself? What do you offer another person in a romantic relationship? When have you been courageous? With whom have you behaved with compassion or kindness? When have you acted with full honor and integrity? Are you able to act with light-heartedness, humor and playfulness? If you were to look at what you do right, where you are kindhearted, generous and gracious, and what you respect about yourself, you will come to an appreciation that you are way more likable, lovable and valuable than you have been thinking. All I am suggesting is that you change your focus from what’s wrong about you — to what’s right about you, what’s good about you and what’s valuable about your words, actions and behaviors. I will continue this discussion about improving your self-esteem in next week’s column. Neil Rosenthal is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Westminster and Boulder, Colorado. His column is in it’s 23rd year of publication, and is syndicated around the world. You can reach him at (303) 758-8777, or email him through his website: www.heartrelationships.com. He is the author of the new book: “Love, Sex and Staying Warm: Keeping the Flame Alive.”

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Thankful for friends and family My oldest brother, Rob, has a facile mind, and is a really talented musician. In many ways, he was the perfect oldest brother, a “Greg Brady”-like influence. He set the bar really high for those of us who followed, but, in my experience, he was always willing to help us get over it. My next brother, Tom, was, in many ways, the anti-Greg Brady. He wasn’t a great student, loved heavy metal, worked on cars, and took his own path. But he has a great (and twisted) sense of humor, completed a two-year computer program in about 14 months, and is a masters-level chess player. My brother Rich was wild, probably ADD before there was ADD. But his work ethic was, and is, like nobody I’ve ever seen, and his commitment to the people and ideals he believes in is fierce and beyond questioning. My sister Barbe is the most gifted social animal I’ve ever known. She was popular without snootiness, the captain of the dance team in high school, but known and loved in every social circle, a trait that she maintains to this day. She knew what she wanted and set her own course without excluding anybody. My brother John is the golden child, and none deserve it more. A good student, an athlete, a musician, he earned an appointment to the Naval Academy, a commission as an officer, and has served his country with distinction. And through it all, he maintains his intellectual curiosity and his outgoing sense of humor. My sister Susie is unique among us. She is free-spirited, and lightly moves through ideas and dreams and goals as if the ephemera of this earth weighs nothing on her. Her simple existence could easily be confused for triviality, if it weren’t for the passion with which she pursues life, and the easy joy and open love with which she interacts with her world. My “brother” Michael is brilliant and talented, probably the most gifted mind I’ve ever encountered. We’ve been friends since third grade, and he’s been alongside me for many important moments in my life. Our partnership through the years shaped me in ways I am only now beginning to fathom. My “brother” Matt is that friend that you’re not really sure you ever want to introduce a girlfriend to, if you know what I mean. But he also was the person who refused to let me take myself seriously when I was in danger of becoming an insufferable bore, who reminds me that fun is a good thing, and there’s not many other people I would trust to have my back in a bar fight more than him. My “brother” Todd is a force of nature.

He made trumpet playing seem as natural as breathing, at a time when I approached it more like a cage match; he seemed to have life all figured out, when I was “discontent;” and he had an unshakable Faith in God, while I doubted. But he was happy to walk alongside me while I was figuring things out, and, some day, should St. Peter admit me past the pearly gates, I fully expect to see Todd there, waiting for me. My brother “Jay” brought me in on a project years ago, and showed me the kind of discipline it takes to see a major project through to the end. My books would all be about 75 percent completed if it weren’t for his influence. At the same time, he deals with an incredibly difficult situation with greater grace and humor than I deal with hangnails, and he’s my first call in an emergency. My brother “Steven” is a warrior who has taken a terminal diagnosis and beaten it down for 11 years. He shares everything he has with us, and is very giving of his time and talents if it makes our lives better in any way. And, most importantly, my wife Sheryl is an inspiration. Her ambition and her drive are, frankly, exhausting sometimes, but she pushes me, every day, to be a better person, husband and father than my nature would make me. They say that, at a certain point, the influence of your parents and other adults wanes, and your family and your peer group become the most important movers in your life. This Thanksgiving, I am thankful beyond measure that I have had “brothers” who have been there for me, whose influence shaped the course of my life, and who show me the way to greater things. This day, give some thought to the people who have been there for you, too. And happy Thanksgiving. Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His first novel, “The Accidental Christmas,” will be available on November 2nd at MichaelJAlcorn.com.

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Brighton boys basketball ready for challenging season By Michelle Boyer

Mkboyer8@gmail.com With an 8-15 record last season, the Brighton boys’ basketball team is ready for a better year. “We’re definitely excited for this season,” Coach Eli Haskell said. “We should be better overall, because we understand the game and are looking better. “Collectively the team has just had another year in the system. We can have a better record this season and get into the playoffs. We definitely can win more than eight games this year.” Adam Tabor, Josh Sandoval, Richard Trujillo and Conner Pepin are the seniors who are returners to the team this season. Sam Kullberg, Jacob Fitzgerald, Landon Verbeek and Cody Smith are the junior on the team who’ll also play a lot . “I think we’re going to be better,” he said. “I really believe that, because we’ve been better not just good. Our shooting and scoring is better.” Haskell believes this year’s schedule is favorable for the Brighton team. “We have a good mix of good teams,” he said. “We open at home on Dec. 2 against Mullen. We also play Arapahoe, Cherokee Trail and are in the Longmont tournament. These are three of the better teams on the schedule this year. Longmont is a tough, top ranked 4A school.” Playing in too many tournaments last season, Haskell said the team didn’t have time to prepare for their opponents. “There are three games in three days and no time for practice,” he said. “I’m just not big into playing in tournaments. This year we’ll have the time for practice in between our games and I see that as more beneficial for us.” The boys’ basketball team is selling discounted tickets to watch Brighton play Cherokee Trail at the Pepsi Center Jan. 17 at 3 p.m. The tickets are also good for a Nuggets game

No. 3 Conner Peppin goes for a lay-up during practice Nov. 17. Season games don’’t start until the first week of December. Photo by Michelle Boyer later that night against the Minnesota Timberwolves at 7 p.m. For more information on the fundraiser contact any basketball team member. “This second year as coach has already been easy,” Haskell said. “The program has

worked hard during the summer and fall to put together youth teams. We’re happy that we have a fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grade teams all under one umbrella practicing together. Last year the program only had one eighth and one seventh grade team.

Three Bulldog athletes commit to colleges By Michelle Boyer

Mkboyer8@gmail.com Brighton High School witnessed its first three student-athletes of the 2015 senior class to sign their letters of college intents on Nov. 17. Softball catcher, Kayla Michel is attending Chadron State in Nebraska. “I was drawn to the school because I liked my coach and loved the school,” she said. “I felt like it would be a perfect fit for me.” She also was considering Colorado Christian and Colorado State University-Pueblo. “I’m super excited to go to college,” she said. “It’s only about four and a half hours from home, so I’ll still be close to my family and they’ll be able to see me play a lot. Despite her playing catcher in high school, Michel said she’s open to any position and will play wherever she’s needed to play. “Kayla Michels is a great catcher and has been a team captain for three years,” Coach Bob Gonzales said. “I made a comment at our banquet this year, and said to the seniors they’ve been the best senior classes I’ve coached. They won 79 softball games and have accomplished a lot. Kayla’s been a pleasure and a foundation for the program. Boy … we’re going to miss her.” “My future goals for this sport are to win the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and make it to the national tournament,” she said. “I hope to leave the legacy of a good work ethic for other student-athletes. I’ll take with me the memories of the awesome high school seasons I had and all of the friends I made.” Michel made first team all-conference from 2011-2014. She was the East Metro Athletic Conference player of the year in 2012. She made first team all-state in 2014 and made second team all-state in 2013. Along with her teammates, she made three appearances in the 5A State Tournament and the team was EMAC league champions from 2011-2014. Conner Reynolds will attend the University of Northern Colorado to play base-

“The high school team is much more organized and the kids returning have been in the program two years which makes a big difference. With things more established and athletes knowing what we do makes work and laying a foundation possible.”

Wrestling, not only a sport By Michelle Boyer

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Brighton High School seniors Kendra Swackenberg (volleyball); Kayla Michel (softball); Conner Reynolds (baseball) signed their college letters of intent to play their sport at the next level on Nov. 17. Photo by Michelle Boyer ball. He’s played shortstop, infield and has pitched for Brighton High School. Coach Ray Garza always knew Conner Reynolds was something special when he came to Brighton. “Today is not a surprise,” he said. “My one question is where his abilities will further take (him). We could very well see him on television one day. I have no doubt. I don’t say that about a lot of kids. I hope what I think he will do, he will accomplish.” “The school is amazing and the team is a family,” Reynolds said. “They’re setting themselves up to become a force in the Western Athletic Conference. The school also excels in my major (Business Management). It’s also close to home.” He was also looking at Bradley University, Arkansas State, Iowa and Hartford University. “I’m very excited for college,” he said. “I can’t wait to see what the next level of baseball will have in store for me.” Reynolds has played baseball competitively for seven years. He played in Oklahoma with Team Colorado. He’s been awarded with the Gabe Pando Defensive Player. He’s made first team allconference, second team all-conference, three-time academic all-state honorable mention and was a Rockies All Star Future game player during his high school career. Kendra Swackenberg After her inter-

est in four schools (Fort Lewis, Minot State, Peru State and Radford University); selected Fort Lewis. “After visiting Durango and the Fort Lewis campus, along with meeting my Coach Kelley Rifilato and all the girls on the volleyball team there was no reason to make any other college visits,” she said. “It was a perfect fit. She wants to be an Elementary teacher and said someday, she’d love to even coach volleyball. “I cannot wait to start this next chapter in my life,” she said. “Although it’ll be hard to leave my family, Fort Lewis is only a 6 hour drive from home and a 45 minute plane ride.” Swackenberg would like to leave the legacy of passion, not just for the game, but for everything. “Life is too short to not spend every second doing what you’re passionate about and what you love,” she said. “We’re excited to see where Kendra will go within the next level of her life,” Coach Meghan Law said. “I’m sure she’ll make us proud. With her volleyball career at Brighton High School, Swackenberg has been a four year varsity starter, two-time EMAC Player of the Year, three-time first team academic all-conference and two time first team allconference.

Jason Humphrey starts his ninth year as the head wrestling coach at Prairie View High School. “I love coaching, especially wrestling because it’s great to see these young men and women learn to be self-reliant and to see them start believing in themselves,” he said. “I just think wrestling has taught me so much about mental toughness and working through tough times. It teaches kids how to fail and to learn from it. It also helps kids to keep their head up, and continue to try and improve themselves; not just to win matches, but in everything they do.” Humphrey started wrestling when he was 4 years old and continued into college. He wrestled for Brighton High School and the University of Northern Colorado. “We have about 50 kids strong in the program this season, and our freshmen class is pretty big,” he said. “There are no real standouts, yet. They’ll all have to prove themselves at the high school level.” The year the team has two ladies competing: Olivia Iopollo, on her second year of wrestling with Prairie View; and newcomer Brooke Stevens. “I’m excited to have some girls on the team, who work hard and can hang in there with the boys,” Humphrey said. Keynan Davis and Bradley Lehmann are both returning state qualifiers. Lehmann also was a sixth place finisher in the 132-pound class at state last year. Last year, Prairie View won the East Metro Athletic Conference Championship, and Humphrey said that’s always a goal each season. “We have a tough league for wrestling,” he said. “I hope to be competitive with all the teams we wrestle throughout the seaWrestling continues on Page 9

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son.” Thunderhawks wrestling has a motto, and that is, “Training for the rest of your life,” Humphrey said. “Wrestling is a very demanding sport than can teach individuals a great deal about themselves. It takes hard work and dedication, but the rewards and lessons it offers are priceless. It can help participants gain confidence in their athletic abilities, and will enable young adults to meet and overcome new challenges. Participation in the sport of wrestling is an opportunity to develop a number of positive character traits.” Prairie View’s first tournament will be Dec. 6 at Adams City High School and their first home match is Dec. 11.

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Miners Alley hosts song cycle for the holidays By Clarke Reader

creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com One of the hallmarks of the holidays is the music — the way it weaves story and lyric, melody and harmony to move and inspire the listener. For their holiday production, Miners Alley Playhouse is eschewing the typical fare for a show that features four actors, three understudies and a group of musicians who guide audiences through a series of vignettes, each with a different musical message. The theater, 1224 Washington Ave. in Golden, is hosting “Songs For A New World” through Dec. 21. Performances are Thursdays Dec. 4, 11 and 18 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 16 and Dec. 7, at 6 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 30, Dec. 14 and 21, at 2:00 p.m. “New World,” written by Jason Robert Brown, is less a play than a song cycle, according to directors Brenda Billings and Mitch Samu. They said there are no spoken words outside the songs, which don’t constitute a cohesive story, but rather the story of a moment. “Most of these songs are about that moment in time when it seems like everything is perfect, and then it all falls apart,” Billings said. “They tell the story of difficult circumstances and how people deal with it.” The musical styles range from pop, gospel,

holiday and jazz in a series of songs all connected by the theme of that crucial moment. Some of the most wellknown numbers include “SurabayaSanta,” “Christmas Lullaby” and “Stars and the Moon.” Samu plays the piano throughout the show and said he has worked hard with the four actors to be able to tell their stories through the music. “I give them direction on how they should relate their story through their lyrics,” he said. “Almost anyone can sing, but if I don’t feel the story, it doesn’t matter.” The actors go through a variety of characters, from a young man who has determined that basketball is his ticket out of the ghetto to a woman whose dream of marrying rich nabs her the man of her dreams and a soulless marriage. “I don’t think the play gets done a lot because you need four powerhouse singers with the range to do all the different fields and genres,” Samu said. “It’s not a recital — it’s a bunch of stories.” Billings said this is one of the most difficult shows she’s ever directed, but the experimental nature of it has made it a lot of fun. When it comes to the sets, she said they’re making use of blank-slate platforms to project the scenery onto. This allows the show to use a variety of scenes without having to move anything.

Radio station 97.3 KBCO will give Colorado 18 more reasons to love KBCO Studio C on Dec. 6 with the release of its annual charity CD featuring 18 songs recorded live on the air from the Denver/ Boulder radio station’s performance studio. Each year, 97.3 KBCO compiles a select few of these recordings on the annual KBCO Studio C CD release. The limited-edition CD will be available beginning at 8 a.m. Dec. 6 at all Colorado Whole Foods Market locations. There will be a limit of two CDs per person and the collection will be sold for $12. Traditionally the annual CD release sells out in about one day, with eager KBCO Studio C fans lining up before sunrise. Proceeds from the sale of the KBCO Studio C Volume 26 CD will benefit the Food Bank of the Rockies and Boulder County AIDS Project.

Holiday box office opens

For the first time, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts is opening a holiday box office in an off-premises storefront on First Avenue between Detroit and Clayton streets in Cherry Creek North. The temporary Cherry Creek pop-up store will do much more than sell tickets and gift certificates (with all handling fees waived). There will be a stage for free performances, free activities for kids and information about the wide variety of activities offered. The 4,000-square-foot space opened Nov. 21 and runs through Dec. 23. “We want to reinforce the idea that there are great things happening at the DCPA every day,” said Creative Director Rob Silk.

DIA lifting spirits Actresses Jacqui Jo Billings, foreground, and Kristen Samu make up half the cast in the Miners Alley production of “Songs For A New World.” Photo by Sarah Roshan

IF YOU GO WHAT: “Songs For A New World” WHERE: Miners Alley Playhouse 1224 Washington Ave., Golden WHEN: Nov. 14 to Dec. 21 Thursday, Dec. 4, 11 and 18, 7:30 p.m. Friday - Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, and Dec. 7-6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, Dec. 14 and 21 - 2:00 p.m. COST: $26 INFORMATION: 303-935-3044 or www.minersalley.com

While “New World” isn’t a traditional holiday show, what makes it a perfect fit for the time of year is the reliance on music to connect with people. “It’s all about the notion of being moved by music,” Billings said. “It

will be an evening of really heartfelt music and stories that will make you laugh, cry and bring you into the spirit of the season.” For more information call 303-935-3044 or visit minersalley.com.

Denver-based airport concessionaire Mission Yogurt Inc. launched its new #LiftYourSpirits complimentary wine, beer and spirits tasting series from Nov. 19 at Timberline Steaks & Grille in Denver International Airport Concourse C. The tastings, the first and third Wednesdays of every month, will continue with Palisade-based Contreras Wines on Dec. 3; Denver-based Mile High Spirits on Dec. 17; and Denverbased Infinite Monkey Theorem sparkling wines in celebration of New Year’s Eve on Dec. 31. “Travel can be a stressful experience, especially around the holidays,” said Mission Yogurt Inc. president and owner Rod Tafoya. “We hope that Mission’s new #LiftYourSpirits series will help travelers relax and enjoy their travel a little more. Offering travelers a pleasant food and beverage experience in an appealing environment has always been at the core of our mission as a company. This is just one more way we can accomplish that goal.”

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numbers and we’ll figure out where the next steps are.” But gleeful Republicans think they know exactly where Democrats went wrong in Adams County. “The ruling Democratic elites forgot about the middle class, forgot about the people who work for a living, and that’s the only way to explain what happened in Adams County,” said Republican Frank McNulty, a former state speaker of the House of Representatives.

Voters frustrated

Current House Speaker Mark Ferrandino, who is term-limited and who will not be returning to the House in January, said what happened in Adams County earlier this month “surprised” him, but that he also understands the challenges the county faces and why voters may have taken out their frustration on Democrats. “You look at the issues around Adams County, there’s a lot of working-class families,” he said. “The state is in an economic recovery, but it hasn’t impacted some communities

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ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) While it seems that chaos is taking over, you get everything back to normal, even if it means being more than a little assertive with some people. Expect to hear more job-related news soon. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) Expect to be able to move ahead with your workplace plans now that you have a good idea of what you might have to face. You also can anticipate a welcome change on the home front. GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) A quieter period settles in, giving you a chance to catch your breath, as well as allowing for more time to handle some important family matters. The arts dominate this weekend. Enjoy them. CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) The frustrations of last week have pretty much played themselves out. You should find things going more smoothly, especially with those all-important personal matters. LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Once again, you find a creative way to resolve a pesky problem in short order. However, a matter involving a possible breach of confidence might need a bit more time to check out. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) Reuniting with an old friend could lead to the sharing of some great new experiences. But be careful you don’t find yourself once again being super-critical or overly judgmental. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) You should be seeing some positive results following your move toward repairing that unraveling relationship. There might be some setbacks, but staying with it ultimately pays off. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) Encouraging a friendlier environment in the home could go a long way to help dissipate anger and resolve problems, especially those affecting children. It won’t be easy, but you can do it. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) A recent act of kindness is beginning to show some unexpected (but very welcome) results. On another note, expect to hear more about a possible move to another locale. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) The good news is that the sure-footed Goat can rely on his or her skill to get around obstacles in the workplace. The notso-good news is that new impediments could turn up later. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) A change of pace is welcome but also confusing. Before you make decisions one way or another, be sure you know precisely what it is you’re being asked to do. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) Don’t fret if you don’t get the gratitude you think you’re owed for doing a nice thing for someone. There might be a good reason for that. In any event, what’s important is that you did it. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of making the sort of wise decisions that ultimately shed new light on dark situations. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Mallin, the foundation’s director of communications. “This is really honoring our veterans at their final moments.” The bell ceremony, performed upon request by the next of kin, will be available

for any veteran’s funeral. Griggs said preference would be given to combat vets killed in action, and first responders. Along with the ceremony, the organization is also providing additional opportunities in the classroom for students to see a replica of the bell, and learn about the history, sacrifices and achievements Americans have made through their service in the military.

“The education opportunity we have with the bell is really fantastic,” Mallin said. “It gives us the opportunity to take the bell to different classrooms to show students … it’s just a special way to honor our fallen veterans.” Currently, the organization is seeking volunteer veterans and first responders to be a part of the “Guardians of the Bell,” who guard, protect and sound the bell dur-

ing ceremonies, as well as benefactors who wish to be a part of the organization. “To me, you know, I look back and I should have died in Vietnam, I was six inches away from losing my life,” Griggs said. “There’s got to be a reason for whatever we do in life and I feel, at my age now, I’m leaving a legacy that will honor all veterans.” For more information, visit www.honorbell.org or call 720-282-9182.

YOUR WEEK & MORE IN THE COMMUNITY PUBLIC NOTICE

BRIGHTON CALENDAR EDITOR’S NOTE: Calendar submissions must be received

by noon Thursday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com, attn: Brighton Calendar. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

COAT, NECKTIE donations accepted CAN YOU imagine not having a coat to keep you warm?

If you have at least one in our closet that you don’t need, donate it to Kiwanis. A big red box will be near the front desk through November at Eagle View Adult Center, 1150 Prairie Center Parkway, Brighton. Make sure coats are clean and check pockets. In addition, folks who make quilts for the homeless need old neckties, which are used to secure the quilts once they are rolled up. Ties can also be dropped off in the red box during November. Call 303655-2075 or go to www.brightonco.gov.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be taken. At 5 p.m. settle down for a ham dinner. Following dinner, the a cappella men’s group the CU Baffoons, will perform. Sign up by Monday, Dec. 1. Call 303-655-2075 or go to www.brightonco.gov.

CONVERSATIONS ABOUT Dementia WITH THE holidays approaching, you may see your older relatives and realize they need assistance. This class offers tips on how to have honest and caring conversations with family members about going to the doctor, deciding when to stop driving, and making legal and financial plans. It will be led by Karen Moravek from the Alzheimer’s Association. Class is at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at Eagle View Adult Center, 1150 Prairie Center Parkway, Brighton. Sign up by Tuesday, Dec. 2. Call 303-655-2075 or go to www.brightonco.gov. CHILDREN’S THEATER auditions

PLATTE VALLEY Players will have auditions for Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids and Disney’s Aladdin Jr. from 4-6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, and Tuesday, Dec. 9, at ENJOY A special evening of singing, laughing and eating the Brighton Recreation Center, 555 N. 11th Ave., Brighton. at the “All That Glitters” holiday dinner Wednesday, 101 Dalmatians Kids is for kids in first to fourth and fifth Dec. 3, at Eagle View Adult Center, 1150 Prairie Center grades. Aladdin Jr. is for kids in fifth to ninth grades. Parkway, Brighton. Appetizers and a sing-along led by Performances are March 6-7 and March 13-14 at The Brighton High School teachers start a 4 p.m. Photos with Public Notice ‘ALL THAT Glitters’ holiday dinner

Armory Performing Arts Center, 300 Strong St., Brighton. Go to www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4aaea922a7f94pvpchildrens to sign up for an audition and for more details. Email pvpchildrens@gmail.com or go to www. plattevalleyplayers.org.

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COME AND learn the Top 10 Mistakes people make when preparing for their eventual death. Dolan and Assoc will share others easily avoided mistakes that would have made their transition better for their families. Program is at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10 at Eagle View Adult Center, 1150 Prairie Center Parkway, Brighton. Sign up my Monday, Dec. 8. Call 303-655-2075 or go to www. brightonco.gov.

The Brighton Housing Authority will be considering appointments to its Housing Authority Board. This to board was created To submit a calendar listing, send information calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. to assure quality service to the Brighton Housing Authority clients. Public Notice Brighton Housing Authority

Public Notices 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.

Government Legals Public Notice Brighton Housing Authority 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 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 November 28, 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.: 10048 First Publication: November 6, 2014 Second Publication: November 13, 2014 Third Publication: November 20, 2014 Fourth Publication: November 27, 2014 Published in the Brighton Banner

Government Legals

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 November 28, 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.: 10048 First Publication: November 6, 2014 Second Publication: November 13, 2014 Third Publication: November 20, 2014 Fourth Publication: November 27, 2014 Published in the Brighton Banner Public Notice Brighton Housing Authority 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 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 November 28, 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.: 10049 First Publication: November 6, 2014 Second Publication: November 13, 2014 Third Publication: November 20, 2014 Fourth Publication: November 27, 2014 Published in the Brighton Banner

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.

Government Legals

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 November 28, 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.: 10049 First Publication: November 6, 2014 Second Publication: November 13, 2014 Third Publication: November 20, 2014 Fourth Publication: November 27, 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 November 28, 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 The Historic Preservation Commission has an opening for one (1) Professional

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Housing Authority seeks a current Public Housing or Housing Choice Voucher participant to serve on Housing Authority Board.

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 City of Brighton is now accepting ap-

to fill positions that will be open FRIDAY FEASTplications on the following Boards and Commis-

ence related to the construction real Santa Claus brings about a genuine “Miracle onindustry 34th and are trained to rule or review upon matters pertaining to building construction. Street” in the Prairie The Playhouse’s musical adaptation Board of Appeals meets at need to CAREGIVERS SUPPORT the suitability of alternate maof the popular holidaydetermine favorite. Show times are 7 p.m. acts terials and methods of construction, on appeals for the city’s construction ARE YOU taking care of a loved one? Learn helpful careThursday, Dec. codes 18; 7 (building, p.m. Friday, Dec. plumbing 12 and mechanical, giving tips, gain valuable insight from other caregivers, codes) and for Property Friday, Dec. 19;and andelectrical at 4 p.m. and 7 Brighton p.m. SaturMaintenance Codes. staff repand much more. Find out about free or low cost resources are present to facilitate, inday, Dec. 13 andresentatives Saturday, 20Official at the and a cluding the ChiefDec. Building to help you. Mary Thatcher from the Senior Hub, 303-PUBLIC NOTICE permit technician acting as the Board SecArmory at Brighton Performing Arts Center, 300 Strong City NOTICE retary. Meetings are held at Brighton 426-4408, facilitates the group. Program is 10-11:30 a.m.OF VACANCIES Hall, 500 South 4th Ave. St., Brighton. Go to https://prairieplayhouse.com/producThe Center, City of Brighton Thursday, Dec. 11 at Eagle View Adult 1150 is now accepting apBRIGHTON URBAN RENEWAL AUplications to fill positions that will be open Prairie Center Parkway, Brighton. Call 303-655-2075 or go Boards tions/miracleon34th to purchase tickets. THORITY on the following and Commis-

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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.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

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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 November 28, 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 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

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 LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY codes (building, mechanical, plumbing The Liquor Licensing Authority has an and electrical codes) and for Property opening for one (1) alternate member to advertise publicfillnotices callterm. 303-566-4100 an unexpired The Authority conMaintenanceTo Codes. Brightonyour staff repducts hearings and makes findings of fact resentatives are present to facilitate, inon whether to grant or deny new liquor apcluding the Chief Building Official and a plications, oversees renewal applications permit technician acting as the Board Secand reviews liquor and beer violations and retary. Meetings are held at Brighton City imposes appropriate sanctions. The Board Hall, 500 South 4th Ave. meets at 6:00 p.m. on the first Monday of BRIGHTON URBAN RENEWAL AUevery month at City Hall. THORITY The Urban Renewal Authority has openLODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE ings for one (1) alternate member at this The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee has time. The Board meets at 4:30 p.m. on the openings for two (2) regular members and first and third Wednesday of every month one (1) alternate member at this time. The at Historic City Hall. Board meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 11:30 a.m. at City Hall. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY The Historic Preservation Commission BOARD has an opening for one (1) Professional The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board member at this time. The Board meets on has an opening for three (3) members at the second Thursday of every month at this time. One (1) Ward 1 member, one 6:00 p.m. at Historic City Hall. At least (1) At-Large member and one (1) Altern40% of commission members shall be ate member. The Board meets on the first professionals in preservation related disWednesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at cipline such as architecture, landscape arthe Recreation Center. chitecture, architectural history, archaeology, history, planning, American studies, The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board American civilization, cultural geography has an opening for one (1) member with or cultural anthropology. Recognizing that special knowledge of and/or experience professionals may not be available in with farming and agricultural land presersome communities, this requirement can vation. The Board meets on the first Wedbe waived if the local government makes nesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at the a good faith effort to recruit professionals Recreation Center. and demonstrates that it is capable of carrying out commission responsibilities. Any questions may be directed to Natalie Hoel in the Office of the City Clerk LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY at 303-655-2056 between the hours of The Liquor Licensing Authority has an 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. or email quesopening for one (1) alternate member to tions to nhoel@brightonco.gov. fill an unexpired term. The Authority conducts hearings and makes findings of fact LEGAL NOTICE NO.: 10050 on whether to grant or deny new liquor apFirst Publication: November 6, 2014 plications, oversees renewal applications Second Publication: November 13, 2014 and reviews liquor and beer violations and Third Publication: November 20, 2014 imposes appropriate sanctions. The Board Fourth Publication: November 27, 2014 meets at 6:00 p.m. on the first Monday of Published in the Brighton Banner every month at City Hall.

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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 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 303-655-2056 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. or email questions to nhoel@brightonco.gov. LEGAL NOTICE NO.: 10050 First Publication: November 6, 2014 Second Publication: November 13, 2014 Third Publication: November 20, 2014 Fourth Publication: November 27, 2014 Published in the Brighton Banner

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Espresso Americano’s newest store, at 5322 DTC Blvd., No. 200, will be the first of five locations to open across Denver in the coming months and the company’s first foray into the United States. The new space is 1,550 square feet with approximately 50 indoor and outdoor seats, including a community table for business meetings, seating at the bar and lounge seating. Standard hours of operation are 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday; 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. “As we sought a location for our entry into the U.S, we recognized that the Denver coffee drinker is sophisticated and appreciates the independent companies that offer an authentic experience,” said David Kubena, director of North America for Espresso Americano. “Although this is our first store in the U.S., we have been in business for 80 years, our farm is still family-run and we grow 80 percent of our coffee, which we then roast ourselves.” The coffee shop also will offer a limited food menu with everything made fresh. For breakfast, customers can choose from a variety of breakfast burritos and quiche, while for lunch the selections will include several salads and homemade paninis. Fresh baked goods and dessert items will be available throughout the day as well.

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The 35th Annual Holiday Craft and Gift Fair Nov. 28 and 29 at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., is a handmade event with more than 150 vendors representing a wide array of one-of-a-kind gift items. Items such as ceramic art, fiber crafts including clothing, scarves, purses and mittens, glassworks, wood crafts, hand-milled soaps, scents, lotions, and specialty food items including homemade jams and jellies, toffee and chocolates will be available at affordable prices. All artisans go through a jury process and have been selected based on the creative style and authentic wares. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 28 and 29. Tickets are $5 online at www.arvadacenter.org or at the door. Patrons attending theater productions and Friends of the Center donors receive free admission. Please note: Due to space constraints, no strollers are permitted in the vendor areas. Parking is free. More information: www.arvadacenter.org/ galleries/35th-annual-holiday-craft-and-gift-fair-2014 or call 720-898-7200.

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