Brighton Buzz - October 2021

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Issue #184 • October 2021

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Letter From The Editor

October Excitement!

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eptember has raced by as we’ve been busy preparing for our October issue..

As compared to a year ago, both businesses and activities are gearing up with great Autumn enthusiasm to help you enjoy this fabulous month!

What’s in store for us in this Northeastern Metro Area in October? We’ll enjoy beautiful colors of changing leaves, “all things pumpkin” will soothe our souls, tantalize our tastebuds, and bring wonderful color to our interior and exterior decor. There are many exciting events coming in October and their ads are spread throughout the magazine. Save the dates on your calendar so you can stay close to home and have fun with friends and family throughout the entire month!

We have a number of new advertisers in our October issue as well and we encourage you to learn more about them. Our business community is growing right along with our desire to turn the page from our restrictive Covid days and welcome Autumn with open arms Read through the entire issue and find out what’s new in the area!

Enjoy This October!

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Table of Contents

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Letter From The Editor……………… 4

Home Improvements…………… 37-40

Valuable Resources……………… 5-29 Restaurant & Dining Section …………………… 30-31

Health & Wellness ……………… 41-46 Your Pet’s Best Friends ……………… 49

Who You’re Going To Call……… 32-36

Community Living……………… 50-55

Kids’ Corner…………………………… 48

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all is upon us! To accompany the changing of the seasons, here’s a checklist of seven new dental health ideas to carry you through this lovely autumn weather.

1. Clean Out that Mouth! If you’re a homeowner, you’re probably thinking about cleaning out your gutters this time of year. After all, twelve months of debris raining on the eaves of your roof means you’ve probably got a lot of junk to clear. The same goes for your teeth – particularly if it’s been twelve months! Pull out your calendar early, because the schedule at your dental office can start to get busy this time of year.

2. Replace Your Toothbrush: Homeowners and renters are familiar with the time-honored drill of replacing heating and air conditioning filters with the change of seasons. It’s also a great time to switch out your toothbrush!

So, when you change the filter, change your toothbrush as well! Here are a few tips on choosing the right toothbrush to make sure you pick the right one.

3. Pick up a Pack of Xylitol Gum: This is one little secret that’s starting to catch on. Use a sugar-free gum that contains Xylitol – a natural sweetener derived from plants. Xylitol doesn’t break down like sugar, and can help keep a neutral pH level in the mouth. Both of which will help you avoid cavities.

4. Eliminate a Habit: Whether it’s smoking, acidic beverages, or chewing habits that can wreck your teeth, try eliminating a habit that does harm to your teeth. Doing so now is a good idea because we’re still outside the hectic holiday window. There are fewer demands on your willpower reserves, making a successful effort that much more likely.

5. Pick up a Habit: There are a lot of good dental habits that’ll help you do good by your teeth year-round. This fall, try a few you’re not familiar with and give your mouth a boost. A few new ones might be: dry brushing, going with the right food choices, or wearing a mouthguard if you play sports. Try a few on for size to see what works for you.

6. Buy yourself an Early Holiday Gift: Who says you have to wait until the holidays to spoil yourself? Why not start now by picking up a dental care tool to make your teeth look great, your gums feel great, and your breath smell great! There are a lot of easy to use, budget-friendly options, including teeth whitening, interproximal brushes, dental irrigators, and even tongue scrapers!

7. Check-in on Your Insurance Benefits! As the end of your insurance year approaches, you’re going to want to take advantage of any unused dental benefits that may still be available. In most cases any unused portion is lost when your new insurance year starts. Many people can use HSA and Flex spending accounts for dental work and some of those expire at the end of the year. So, be on top of this... after all, they’re benefits you have already paid for! And don’t forget: many of those dollars can be used for items other than actual exams!

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A s the vibrant colors and cooler temperatures of autumn transform Colorado’s landscape, there’s no better time to spruce up your home’s outdoor space for al fresco dining and entertaining.

Whether you want to create your own personal outdoor oasis or a unique space for larger gatherings, updating your outdoor living area can be incredibly fulfilling—and also a smart investment.

For a full redesign of an outdoor space, homeowners might expect to spend up to 10% of their home’s value. Just want to do a little refresh? Even smaller investments can make a big difference.

Whatever your goals, the equity in your home may be able to help pay for improvements.

The average Colorado homeowner has gained a significant amount of equity over the past three years. Using a home equity line of credit (HELOC) can provide you with the ability to access the funds needed to update your outdoor space. You simply borrow against the increased value in your home to fund the improvements, which can be a smart move as those updates can also add to the overall value of your home.

Bellco Credit Union offers a unique HELOC product called ChoiceLine. For a limited time, homeowners can get a fixed rate as low as 3.99% APR on a Home Equity ChoiceLine advance of $10,000 or more*—a better option than paying with high-interest credit cards. And lines of credit make it easy to access the funds as you need them for your projects.

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If you’re on Medicare, you may have a Medicare Supplement with a Prescription Drug Plan or you might have a Medicare Advantage Plan.

It’s always a good idea to check the prescription drug coverage of your plan to make sure you are not paying too much in premium or copays. There are a lot of options out there.

In the Medicare Advantage Plan world, there are a lot of new things coming in 2022. I highly recommend you look to see how your plan is changing and compare that to what other plans are doing.

In fact, I will be hosting a few webinars and in person seminars in the next couple of months. You’re welcome to attend. Please visit my website to see a list of dates and locations where you can learn about the different plans and what’s new for 2022. You can also call or email me if that’s easier for you.

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I watch the statistics on the housing trends reports and then read the various commentary and projections from national experts, I’m reminded of the lyrics to Bob Dylan’s “The Times They Are A-Changin’. That song was originally released in 1964, yet the lyrics seem as relevant today as they were then, on a variety of fronts, including the current housing market.

What is, wasn’t, and what will be is not...

Because the trend of working from home doesn’t seem to be lessening all that much for many industries, the necessity of close proximity to the office has continued to wane. This has allowed home buyers to expand their search, venturing further out to the suburbs and beyond, including different states.

Colorado continues to rank in the top ten percent of the most expensive of the 50 largest metro areas, yet active listings for the metro Denver area are down nearly 40% over last year, and average days on the market has also decreased. The national median price is up more than 10% year over year but growing at a slowing pace because an increasing percentage of smaller starter homes is becoming available as buyers upgrade to homes with more than two thousand square feet in order to allow for separate office and more living space to fit changing lifestyles as a result of Covid.

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October is National Retirement Security Month. But what does retirement security mean to you? And how can you work toward achieving it?

Here are some suggestions: · Build your resources. While you’re working, save in tax-advantaged accounts such as your IRA and 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored retirement plan. In your 401(k), contribute at least enough to earn your employer’s match, if one is offered, and increase your contributions whenever your salary goes up. Remember, especially early in your career, time is often your biggest asset. Be sure to save early, since the longer you wait, the more you’ll need to save to help reach your goals. · Look for ways to boost retirement income. When transitioning to retirement, you can take steps to align your income with your needs. For example, consider Social Security. You can start collecting it as early as 62, but your monthly payments will be much larger if you can wait until your “full” retirement age, typically between 66 and 67. (Payments will “max out” at age 70.) So, if you have sufficient income from a pension or your 401(k) and other retirement accounts, and you and your spouse are in good health with a family history of longevity, you may consider delaying taking Social Security. You also might want to explore other income-producing vehicles, such as certain annuities that are designed to provide a lifetime income stream. · Prepare for unexpected costs. During your retirement, you can anticipate some costs, such as housing and transportation, but other expenses are more irregular and can’t always be predicted, such as those connected with health care. Even with Medicare, you could easily spend a few thousand dollars a year on medical expenses, so you may want to budget for these costs as part of your emergency savings, and possibly purchase supplemental insurance. You may also want to consider the possibility of needing some type of long-term care, which is not typically covered by Medicare and can be quite expensive. The average annual cost of a private room in a nursing home is more than $100,000, and it’s about $55,000 per year for a home health aide, according to Genworth, an insurance company. To address these costs, you may want to consider some form of protection, such as long-term care insurance or life insurance with a long-term care component. · Do your estate planning. It’s hard to feel totally secure in retirement if you’re unsure of what might happen if you have an unexpected health event, become incapacitated or die earlier than expected. That’s why you’ll want to create a comprehensive estate plan – one that might include documents such as a durable power of attorney, a will and a living trust. A review of your insurance coverages and beneficiaries can also help protect your assets and ensure they are distributed the way you want. In creating your plan, you will need to work with your financial advisor and a legal professional, and possibly your tax advisor as well.

Thinking holistically about your retirement security and developing and executing a strategy aligned with your goals may help free you to enjoy one of the most rewarding times of your life.

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Each tour will take a maximum of 15 prebooked attendees to walk the streets with one or more tour guide(s) who will recant stories from a collection of historic facts and Ol’Timer recollections. Tours will finish at The Porch & Company around 7pm where you are welcome to enjoy a complementary beverage and have a chance to chat about the evening’s experience with fellow survivors.

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“My math grade dropped to a ‘C’, but the teacher just didn’t explain anything” exclaims one kidto another.

“That’s right,” continues the friend sitting nearby, “that teacher doesn’t do a good job.”

As I listened to the exchange, I thought about how many times I have heard similar stories of woe at every level: “I was late, but it was because of traffic.” “I missed the deadline, but it was because my coworker didn’t do his part.” “Times are tough, but it is the fault of the previous president, governor, mayor, boss, CEO, co-worker, etc.”

I guess that as a matter of self preservation, we try to avoid being blamed when something doesn’t go well. But by doing this, we admit that we were never able to do any better. Something or someone out there was, and is, truly in charge of my success (or failure), and if I fail, it’s their fault!

On the other hand, in his book, “Extreme Ownership” (one of my recent favorites), former Navy Seal commander Jocko Willink states that you must “own everything in your world”. You must be truly and ultimately responsible for every success and failure. There is no one else to blame. One must take ownership of everything that impacts the mission and develop a plan to win.

That is extreme ownership. (Now stop and read that again.)

Imagine if your employee, your child, your co-worker, and yes, even our politicians took extreme ownership of everything within their reach. What if you did too?

Try practicing extreme ownership in everything you do. For example even our youngest beginner Karate students, know that there are 3 general rules at the Dojo:

We believe that instilling a no excuses mentality (extreme ownership) in our students, makes them more solution focused, and less likely to become a victim of the circumstances.

So the next time you are tempted to shift blame and say “it was not my fault,” “not my job,” or try to make an excuse for anything large or small. Stop yourself, and take ownership of it all. You will be surprised how empowering it feels to finally take charge of your future and your success.

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Welcome, Brighton Restorative Dentistry to the community!

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ntroducing Brighton Restorative Dentistry to Brighton! Dr. Mark Ehrhardt has been providing excellent dental care to the community for decades and Dr. Mike Womack has recently joined our team to partner with Dr. Ehrhardt in continuing excellent care.

With the expertise that both Dr. Ehrhardt and Dr. Womack provide, Brighton Restorative Dentistry not only offers the most up-to-date technology, but also exceptional results. We are thrilled to be a part of the Brighton Community as we are one of the few dental offices in the area that use a state-of-the-art laser.

This laser not only provides better quality, but also provides dental work for our patients without having to go through the numbing process.

Dr. Mike Womack is dual specialized in prosthodontics and periodontics, one of the few dentists in the country with this unique dual specialization.

Prosthodontists specialize in enhancing your smile, offering services such as veneers, implants and dentures. Periodontists specialize in advanced gum treatment.

To ensure a beautiful smile, cosmetic factors such as the symmetry and spacing of teeth, the spectrum of shapes and shades, and many other artistic aspects are applied to the process. Both Dr. Mark Ehrhardt and Dr. Mike Womack strive to restore your smile!

Complimentary consultations are offered to new patients at Brighton Restorative Dentistry. This provides Dr. Mark Ehrhardt and Dr. Mike Womack the opportunity to create a personalized treatment plan for any complex procedures such as crowns, veneers, implants, and dentures.

Please call our office at 303-659-1825 to schedule an appointment and learn about the many services we offer. Whether you’re interested in cosmetic veneers, dentures, advanced hygiene treatment or general dentistry, we are here to help you with your smile. We also have members of our team that speak both English and Spanish for your convenience.

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On August 26th, 2021 UE Legacy Beef had the great pleasure of participating in Platte Valley Medical Center’s 3rd annual Farm to Table benefit dinner.

This special fundraising event helped raise money for a state-of-the-art Cancer care center here in Brighton!!!

What a joy it was to see so many hearts open to funding this noble cause!

The local farming and ranching community played a big role in this event.

“We wanted to start a tradition for the foundation that brought in the rich farm history of our community with a focus on bringing people together to support a great cause”, said Carolyn Jannsen, Platte Valley Medical Center Foundation executive director. (Arvada Press) UE Legacy Beef was honored to be a part of this event. Shawn and Susan Wiant of UE Legacy Beef for donated two quarters for the live auction. Congratulations to Mark and Carol Ehrhardt, Guy and Laurie Hatch, and Troy Stohr for being the winning bidders on the three bundles of beef that were actioned off. These wonderful folks are pictured below. Again, a big THANK YOU to the Platte Valley Medical Center Foundation for hosting the event and allowing us to participate.

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ome and fall into activities with us as we are looking forward to a busy October with the Rippy Agency. For two weeks (Oct 4th – Oct 18th), we are collecting bare necessities for Let Your Light Shine, a local non-profit organization that focuses on mobile homeless outreach for individuals and families in Adams County. We will be collecting laundry detergent, dryer sheets, diapers (size 6 and 7), pull-ups, underwear and socks for kids, training bras for girls and food for the food pantry.

Join us for our third blood drive this year on Monday October 11th, right here at the agency. You can sign up at vitalant.org from 11 am to 3 pm. All donors will receive a goodie bag from our sponsors!

Mortgage interest rates are still at record lows and will likely be climbing again soon. Have you thought about refinancing your home loan? Maybe you could pay off debt, lower your interest rate and pay off your loan sooner. We are hosting a seminar for homeowners that will outline the options to refinance and the reasons behind it with our guest speaker, Bob Cassiday, with Paramount Residential Mortgage Group.

Bob will be talking to homeowners on October 14th from 6:30 – 8 pm. We’ll have some amazing prizes that will be won and you just have to show up to be entered to win! Seating is limited and you can secure your spot by emailing melissarippy@allstate.com.

On November 1st, the Rippy Agency will be celebrating 8 years of business!

We wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you, and we are grateful for each and every one of you. Thank you for supporting small businesses!

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Offered by: Dolan & Associates, P.C

Have you ever heard of a situation where someone left a Will dividing their estate equally among their children but one of the children ended up with most of the assets?

How did it happen? Your Will said to divide the assets equally.

Unfortunately, your Will only governs the assets that it captures. Assets that are in joint ownership, or have a payable on death or beneficiary designation payable to someone other than the deceased’s estate, bypass the instructions in your Will.

Many people assume they know who the beneficiaries are on their insurance and accounts. Quite often they are mistaken, and the family is shocked after death to learn that one child is named as the beneficiary. That child, even if they are the executor named under your Will, is entitled to keep the assets. And they usually do! Even if you trusted them to divide them among the rest of your children.

The problem also arises if you have minor children. Young parents often put a Will in place which creates a trust to take care of their minor children until they become adults. They then name their children as the beneficiaries of their accounts and life insurance should they both die. Upon death, the Court must appoint a Conservator for the children because the assets bypassed the trust created under their Will and went directly to the children who are too young to legally own the assets.

Ask yourself, “Are my assets titled correctly so my estate planning instructions will control where the assets end up?”

This is one of many important considerations when planning your estate. If you would like to learn more about an estate planning process that is producing great results for families, visit www.EstatePlansThatWork.com to sign up for a complimentary educational workshop.

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Music is not what we do, it’s who we are

Universal Music Company

Offered by: Universal Music Company

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niversal Music Company is a family owned and operated music shop established in 1960 and founded on the idea of helping those in need and to provide help where the need is greatest.

Our team is made up entirely of musicians. We advocate for other musicians and soon-to-be musicians in need of our help. Whatever the case may be, we are dedicated to ensuring that your musical endeavors go beyond the standard. Here at Universal Music Company, we aren’t just a store, we are a family. And we are always welcoming new members. When you walk into our store, we don’t want you to just see the items on our shelves, we want you to feel the heart that we put into making this a place of unity of music. Our attention to service and quality has made us an industry leader.

Our customers always comes first, and we constantly strive to exceed your expectations.

We carry anything from beginner-friendly equipment to expert-level instruments. Whether it is an economical guitar, or an excellent keyboard, you can find it here. We strive to provide the customer with the best fit for their passion at the most fair price, so come on in and see what we can provide for you.

We also offer lessons, do repairs on all major instruments and provide rentals for all musician levels. Want to know more about our business and the services we offer? Visit our website at www.universalmusiccompany.com or call is at 303-452-1557 to get detailed information about us. Or, come into our store, located at 1200 E. 104th Ave. in Thornton, and meet our dedicated staff members. We’re looking forward to working with you.

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Not sure which are the flowers and which are the weeds?

Do you love having flowers but don’t have time to plant them?

We can cut back your bushes, pull the weeds, start preparing new gardens and installing new perennials for next season, refreshing your landscape to look clean and new!

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NO COST MEDICARE REVIEW!

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YOUR MEDICARE INSURANCE CONNECTION

OFFERING

• MEDICARE ADVANTAGE • PART D DRUG PLANS • MEDICARE SUPPLEMENTS • DENTAL AND VISION

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lainsureco@gmail.com

Online at: www.insure-integrity.com/lisa

The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is here!

Offered by: Integrity Insurance of Brighton

It’s time to review and update your Medicare prescription drug coverage for 2022 or adjust your coverage if your needs or your current coverage have changed. Learn what other new benefits are coming too!

In the mail you should have received an a ‘Annual Notice of Changes’ this information shares with you any changes in your coverage between 2021 and 2022.

Your opportunity to learn about all options available for you and to make changes lasts only from October 15 through December 7. Schedule a coverage review at no cost. A coverage review may reveal that you are well prepared for the coming year. However, it could also reveal that there are choices that could better meet your individual needs and save you money.

We are fortunate living in the Greater Denver Metro area that competition allows many choices. You may learn of benefits that will enhance your opportunity to maintain and improve your health. As a bonus, I will assist you in getting the most of your current coverage before the end of this year.

Call to ask “What’s new for 2022?” and schedule your coverage review today! We can meet in person, by phone or virtually, whichever is most comfortable for you.

Lisa Asmussen 303-887-8584

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We stock & sell vinyl fence to the homeowner & contractor!

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Green & Sons, LLC

We are a distributor of CBD CLINIC cannabis infused ointment/ creams for pain relief:

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Matt M., Journeyman Lineman

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When Quality Matters Most... Call J&W Hardwood Flooring

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Jon Wiegel, Owner Visit us online at: www.TheBrightonBuzz.com

Home Improvements Enjoy Football Season With A New Basement, Kitchen, Bathroom

Canyon Creek Landscape is a family owned Colorado based company. With over 35 years of industry expertise, we specialize in residential and commercial landscapes all along the Front Range.

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Save BIG This October A CUT ABOVE THE REST! • Interior & Exterior Painting • Concrete Sealing • Deck & Fence Staining and Refinishing OCTOBER SAVINGS:

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Any Job

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Your

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We can help with your insurance company claim!

DECKS • COVERED PORCHES & PATIOS • ROOFING • GUTTERS • EXTERIOR PAINTING • & MORE AN ESTABLISHED LOCAL COLORADO BUSINESS • REFERENCES AVAILABLE

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Visit us online: 40 The Brighton Buzz | OCTOBER 2021

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Health & Wellness

Tips on how to get your kids to wear a mask Offered by: Kelly Fausey- Brighton Pediatrics, P.C.

W

ith heading back to school and fall activities fast approaching your family is spending more time in the community. With community-spread transmission of COVID 19 high, the Centers for Disease Control recommends wearing a mask at indoor public settings to help slow the spread of COVID 19.

Some families are finding it difficult keeping masks on their children. The exceptions to wearing masks are kids under 2, anyone unable to remove their mask independently, anyone having trouble breathing, and people with cognitive disabilities. (CDC.gov).

Wearing a mask for children can be a challenge for families and the kids themselves.

Here are some easy steps on how to approach kids about wearing a face mask. First, be a role model and wear your mask in public, showing your children that wearing a mask in public is a good thing to do. Allow time for your child to get used to wearing his/her own mask by setting time aside at home and have your child practice wearing his/her mask at home for short periods of time. As your child becomes more comfortable wearing his/her own mask, gradually increase time periods of wearing their mask at home. Have your child help pick out their own mask and decorate their face mask to make it fun for them. For school age children talk to them about the reasons why it is important to wear masks to prevent the spread of COVID 19 in the community and for their family to stay healthy (childrenscolorado. org). For further questions or guidance on helping your kids to wear masks contact your pediatrician.

Visit our website at www.brightonpeds.com

ORAL SURGERY & DENTAL IMPLANTS

Jeffrey W. Stearns, D.M.D., M.D.

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Medicaid

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Pharmacy & Gift Boutique

Brighton’s Only Locally Owned Pharmacy At Home?

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• Wide Selection of Medical Equipment • Prescription Compounding Services • We Accept Most Insurance Plans & Worker’s Comp

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(Located in the Platte Valley Medical Center)

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Saturday: 9AM - 2PM

Sunday: Closed

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Health & Wellness

SAVE THE DATE! PLATTE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION

Gifts from the Heart Holiday Luncheon November 30, 2021 | 11:45—1:15 pm Stonebrook Manor, Thornton

Benefitting:

SPACE WILL BE LIMITED—SIGN UP TODAY! Event and table sponsors are welcome!

Please go to www. pvmc.org/foundation > events for more information on sponsorships and to register to attend!

Questions? Call the Foundation at 303 498 3630.

Presenting Sponsor

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Do you have any remaining insurance benefits for 2021?

Call today to book your family’s dental appointments!

(Our November & December appointments fill up fast!)

Top: Ellen McCormick, M.D. | Michele Tuepker, M.D. | Debra Campbell, D.O. | Janine Lechleitner, CPNP Bottom: Jamie Campbell, M.D. | Joseph Smith, M.D. | Caroline Albert-Martin, M.D.

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Purchase our Loyalty Plan at your first visit & receive a complimentary you mention $10 Starbucks Gift Card!* *When this ad. EXP 09.30.21 Fillings | Cleanings | Gum Therapy | Crowns | Bridges Implant Services | Dentures | Night Guards | Root Canals | Extractions Cosmetic Dentistry | Sleep Apnea | Sealants | Clenching / Grinding Visit us on-line:

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Serving children from birth to young adulthood in a variety of areas including general pediatrics, adolescent medicine, and child & adolescent behavior & development.

Please follow us on Facebook @ Premier Pediatrics Colorado

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Our Main Office:

1606 Prairie Center Pkwy #300 Brighton, CO 80601 Our Satellite Office:

10569 Chambers Road #101 Commerce City, CO 80022

www.premierpediatrics.us

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Family Eyecare Of Brighton

Brighton’s Premier Source for Quality Eyecare & Fine Eyewear Fashions

Jena R. Wolf, OD

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• • • • • • • •

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Nurses from Platte Valley Medical Center will be providing flu shots (Quadriva and Senior High Dose).

Nurses from Platte ValleyMedical Medical Center Center will shots (Quadrivalent flu flu Nurses from Platte Valley willbe beproviding providingfluflu shots (Quadrivalent On-site clinics at PVMC and Senior High Dose). and Senior High Dose).

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You must bring a • Saturday, Oct 2, 10:30 am -2 pm including Medicare and Drive-thru only (North parking lot-follow • Saturday, Oct 16, 10:30 am 1 pm including Medicare and Drive-thru insurance signs) only (North parking lot-follow Medicaid.your You must bring allcard/s for pr Conference room A, 10:30- 1 pm signs) Medicaid.

You must bring all • Saturday, Oct 16, 10:30 am - 1 pm your insurance card/s for proof of coverage.

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• Not accepted: Kaiser and Conference room A, 10:30- 1 pm Off-site clinics of coverage. Kaiser and Off-site clinics • Ft. Lupton Recreation Center Monday, • Not accepted: Express Scripts • Ft. clinics Lupton Recreation Center Monday, •Express Not accepted: Off-site Scripts Kaiser and Oct 4, 11 am1 pm Oct 4, 11Recreation am- 1 pm Center Monday, • Scripts CignaOnly SCL Health • Ft. Lupton Only SCL Health Express Eagle View Adult Center, Thursday. Oct• Cigna••Eagle Oct 4, 11 View am- 1Adult pm Center, Thursday. Oct employee Cigna plan isCigna plan is •employee Cigna- Only SCL Health 7, amam 7,8View 8- 11- 11 • Eagle Adult Center, Thursday. Oct accepted employee Cigna plan is accepted 7, 8 - 11 am clinic @ PVMC* Nurses from Platte Valley Medical Center willKids' be providing flu shots (Quadrivalent flu Kids' clinic @ PVMC* accepted • Tuesdays in October 5, 12, 19, 26 4:30-6 and Senior High Dose).

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Ending with a sauna wrap allows you to relax while detoxifying, assisting in weight loss, reducing cellulite and also can help with pain. It is estimated that a single treatment can help you burn 1400 calories in a session. This treatment can have you sweating up to 5 times more than with exercise, boosting your metabolism and breaking down fat. This treatment also increases circulation and soothes injured nerves. You may also sleep better after this treatment due to the stress relieving benefits.

Give us a call and let us help you look and feel your very best!

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Wellyssa’s Well

Marijuana sales tax question to be on the ballot for the November 2 Election Offered by: City of Brighton Communications

When Brighton voters head to the polls for the November 2, 2021 Election, among the questions they’ll see on the ballot are whether or not to allow a marijauna sales tax in the city.

On August 31, Brighton City Council approved the resolution to place the question on the ballot with a 9-0 vote. The resolution for marijuana sales would allow for the sale of retail marijuana and marijuana products within city limits.

The change to city code would only be allowed if voters approve a 4-percent sales tax on marijuana and marijuana products sold at retail stores in Brighton.

City staff have estimated that approximately $1.5 million of marijuana sales tax could be collected per year. Revenue from this special sales tax would be used to fund capital projects, including recreational amenities (with no more than 20-percent of the revenues to be spent on administrative costs).

Under TABOR, in order for the City to impose the marijuana sales tax, voter approval is required from its citizens.

Mayor Presentations by staff will follow to Gregory Mills help City Council finalize the regulatory Wayne Scott framework for marijuana retail sales in Laurie D. Lozano Maier the city. As part of this process, there will Councilmember – Ward 1 be public hearings in which residents and Matt Johnston business owners can provide feedback and Norman R. Brown Jr. public comment. Dates of these public Councilmember – Ward 2 hearings will be released on the city’s Ann Taddeo website and social media.

The resolution passed on Aug. 31 Councilmember – Ward 3 also approved the order of the names of Jan Pawlowski candidates for City Council as they will Councilmember – Ward 4 appear on the Nov. 2 ballot. The names will Peter Padilla appear as follows: For more information, visit brightonco.gov/212/Elections-Voting

Derek Sims

303.656.5725

Owner/Operator

Simsderek2001@gmail.com

Sims Trucking & Services - Dirt, Rock, Sand, Gravel, Asphalt Hauling - Pad Prep/Finish Grading

- Recycled Aggregate Driveways - Land Clearing/Demolition

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Energy Healing in Brighton

OCTOBER SPECIAL

Connect with your ancestors: $20/15 minutes Divination: $40/30 minutes & $80/hr.

Offers valid thru 10.31.21

Energy healing, past-life regression, soul retrieval, tarot, space clearing and more.

Wellyssaswell.com • 720.732.5798

The Thinning of the Veil -

Time for Divination and Connecting with your Ancestors Offered by: Wellyssa’s Well

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ur ancestors have powerful influence in our lives, sometimes positive, sometimes negative. Ancestry effects our lives in many ways: the color of our eyes and skin, the way we walk, those seemingly innate or inborn talents that manifest themselves with little or no background or life exposure, our religion and belief systems. These can all be influences that have flowed through your ancestors to you, today.

Our ancestors have a lot to tell us. They want to tell us their story, they want to help us to not make the same mistakes they did, they want us to remember them. Sometimes healing is needed. There is “bad blood” that needs to be addressed, a transgression perpetrated by an ancestor that needs to be made right; there may be forgiveness or compassion that is needed.

Ancestor work can bring healing to old wounds.

Perhaps you have a person who was dear to you that has passed and moved on from this world? Maybe you’d like to reconnect with them one more time?

Maybe there’s something that was left unsaid and you just need a chance to actually say that to them. You might just need to know that they are OK, and you might want to let them know that you are OK. Traditionally, in May and mid-October through mid-November, the veil between the realms of the living and the dead, thins for a while. This liminal space, this threshold, is more easily crossed. This is a good time to do ancestor work. Also, from an astrological perspective, the Sun moves into Scorpio, the zodiac sign associated with death and rebirth and occult explorations.

There are numerous ways to accomplish this work, and we will decide on that when we meet. This work is priced by 15 minute increment - at $20/15 minutes.

Divination: Because the veil between the realms is thinning, this is also an excellent time for divination. I can help you get answers, or understanding of a situation through tarot, oracle or the throwing of bones. $40/30 minutes, $80/60 minutes.

Bible Study Fellowship is starting September 14th!

Women and Men classes are at helps people know God and equip 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday evenings. The them to effectively serve the Church women’s study provides a Spanish throughout the world. speaking class. The women’s class For more information visit will meet at the Brighton United the BSF web site at: Methodist Church. The men’s is yet http://www.bsfinternational.org/about to be determined. BSF is an in-depth, Or contact Kristen at interdenominational Bible study that ekdowdy@comcast.net For more information contact

Kris ekdowdy@comcast.net or Caroline at jcsuppes1270@q.com

www.bsfinternational.org

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AT LULU’S FARM ROADSIDE MARKET

All varieties pumpkins, gourds, winter squash, straw bales, corn stalks, and more!

October is the Last Month for:

Roasted Chilis!

Come get ‘em while you can!

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PUMPKINS!

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20 lbs bag or larger

Any $20 or greater pumpkin purchase.

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May not be combined. EXP 10.31.21

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Roasted & Fresh

Chiles

$5 Off* Any Bushel

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May not be combined. EXP 10.31.21

Stop By for: Colorado Apples! Apple Cider,

Cherry Cider and Juice! Apple and Cherry Pies!

We’re open year-round! 9AM - 6PM www.Lulusfarm.com

13201 E. 144th Ave. | Brighton | 303.659.3300

Kid’s Corner Celebrating 20 years in Brighton!

Classes for 3 years - Adult

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• Part Time Preschool (Ages 3 and up) available Tues/Wed/Thurs from 9AM - 12noon

• Core Knowledge Curriculum • Preschool classes feature low child/teacher ratios with caring teachers and a safe environment.

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Piano Lessons

with Sherri Heck

Traditional, private lessons at my home studio Age 7 - Adult | ALL LEVELS More than 35 years teaching experience, 20 years in Brighton

Call 303.637.0792

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625 S. 8th Ave. • Brighton, CO • 303.659.1202 {Located In the Methodist Church}

Easy Pumpkin Muffins Enjoy this great pumpkin muffin recipe. These muffins stay very moist and fresh for at least a week. They taste good even when frozen and defrosted.

Ingredients

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Directions Step 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12 cup muffin pan or line with paper liners.

Step 2 In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves until smooth. Spoon equal amounts of batter into the prepared muffin cups.

Prep: 5 mins Cook: 25 mins Total: 30 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 12 muffins

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: 199.5 calories; protein 2.3g 5% DV; carbohydrates 36.8g 12% DV; fat 5.2g 8% DV; cholesterol 0.9mg; sodium 368.8mg 15% DV.

Step 3 Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted in the center of one comes out clean. © COPYRIGHT 2020 ALLRECIPES.COM . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Printed from https://www.allrecipes.com 09/24/2020 Visit us online at: www.TheBrightonBuzz.com

Your Pet’s Best Friends

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• Proper Clipping • Furminating • All Dogs Hand Washed

• Nails dremmeled • Ear Hair Pulled • Anal Glands Expressed

(Not Hydrosurged)

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Sue Maestas, Owner

Clean Ears, Clip & File Nails and Brush Teeth

$20 Bath & Brush Short Hair Dogs 15 lbs. and under (Includes Nails and Ears)

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Better hearing.

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Custom crafted hearing aids that fit perfectly and adapt effortlessly – from the smallest to the most powerful!

Don’t be afraid of a challenge - Play Sudoku S

udoku is one of the most popular puzzle games of all time. As a logic puzzle, Sudoku is also an excellent brain game.

If you play Sudoku daily, you will soon start to see improvements in your concentration and overall brain power.

Start a game today and make it a part of your daily brain workout!

The goal of Sudoku is to fill in a 9×9 grid with digits so that each column, row, and 3×3 section contain the numbers between 1 to 9. At the beginning of the game, the 9×9 grid will have some of the squares filled in. Your job is to use logic to fill in the missing digits and complete the grid. Don’t forget, a move is incorrect if: • Any row contains more than one of the same number from 1 to 9 • Any 3×3 grid contains more than one of the same number from 1 to 9 • Any column contains more than one of the same number from 1 to 9 Level: EASY

Level: MEDIUM

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303.562.1450 • 606 S. 4th Avenue • Brighton • 80601 www.blueribbonhearing.com

“Dedicated to Your Best Hearing”

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Offering Complimentary Consultation

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Up to $1000 Trade-in Value for a pair of Hearing Aids

Changes In The World Of Hearing Aids Offered by: John Wilson, B.S., BC-HIS - Blue Ribbon Hearing & Tinnitus Center

E

arlier this week I spoke to a colleague who recently retired after a long, multi-decade career in the hearing aid industry. She shared with me how the last two years were the most successful of her career.

When I asked why, she said that the combination of people wanting to connect with family during the pandemic, and the difficulty of hearing people wearing masks brought more people into her office than ever before. I related to her that I had seen something similar in the urgency people showed as they sought help for the hearing problems they were experiencing during the pandemic.

Another trend I have seen is the number of people who are deciding to get help sooner than ever before.

Generally, people wait somewhere between 7 and 10 years to do something about hearing loss. However, the number of people I have seen getting help as soon as they detect a problem has significantly increased. There are multiple reasons for this. It seems that the increase is due to more widespread knowledge relative to research linking dementia and hearing loss, improved technology that makes hearing aids sound more natural, improved ability to treat tinnitus, and technological advancements that pair hearing aids to smartphones.

Some technological advancements are becoming more common such as Bluetooth compatibility and rechargeable batteries. However, these have been available for a number of years and each manufacturer has different capabilities and levels of success. When it comes to Bluetooth,

not all phones and hearing aids offer complete compatibility. Some manufacturers only offer Bluetooth connectivity in behind-the-ear options. Others have it available in every style from completely-incanal models all the way up to Power behind-the-ear styles. These technologies are helping everyone from those with profound hearing loss who have almost no other option to speak on the phone, to those with mild-or-moderate loss who are working full time.

These individuals tend to find improved performance at work due to the combination of improved hearing and communication, and increased efficiency offered when their devices connect directly to their phone.

As hearing aid manufacturers compete to create the best products, the most advanced improvement I have seen in the industry is the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help individuals hear in all listening environments. These devices actually allow users to simply push a button on the device or smartphone and activate an immediate reprogramming of the hearing aid to optimize the performance for that particular situation. Whether it is a noisy restaurant or party, or a situation where a person is wearing a mask or behind a sheet of plexiglass, the hearing aid can automatically optimize for the most effective listening possible. And with this technology available in every style of device, nearly everyone with a hearing loss is a candidate for the best customized hearing devices available, specifically in the Starkey EVOLV AI line of products.

BLUE RIBBON HEARING & TINNITUS CENTER Bee a part of The Buzz next month! To advertise, call:

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Independent, Assisted Living and Memory Care Where you are able to enjoy an independent, yet secure lifestyle, pursuing new interests and expanding your circle of friends.

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For October’s Special Offers & Events

In-person and Virtual Tours Tour Inglenook from the safety and comfort of your own home!

We will show you around and answer any questions you may have!

Call Nellie to schedule your tour today.

Social distant lunch tour available.

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2195 E. Egbert St. • Brighton • 80601 • www.inglenookatbrighton.com

Assisted Living | Independent Living | Memory Care Hospice Care | Rehabilitation | Respite Care

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Songs for a New World is presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

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Solution to Suduko

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Don’t Sell It Yourself Offered by: Scott and Lora Nordby, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Innovative Real Estate

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DEPOSIT EARNEST MONEY IN SECONDS!

627 East Bridge Street • Brighton, CO 80601

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here are pros and cons to doing anything yourself. You weigh factors such as your expertise, the enjoyment of doing a certain task, and the cost savings of doing it yourself (DIY) vs. hiring a professional. But when it comes to selling a home as a nonprofessional, you’ll have out-of-pocket expenses for advertising, many more demands on your time, and more liabilities. But most of all, you’re facing the likelihood of losing money.

According to some quick statistics from the 2020 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, published by the National Association of REALTORS,(NAR) the share of for-sale-by-owner sellers or FSBOs who sold their home without the assistance of a real estate agent was only 8%.

Forty-six percent of FSBO sellers did no active marketing, and 22% of ones who did marketed to friends, family, and neighbors. Twenty-five percent stuck a sign in the yard.

And 14% relied on social media sites including Twitter and Facebook. And the rest was a hodge-podge of open houses, print ads, classifieds, and more.

Real estate professionals, on the other hand, have incredible resources to find buyers, including multiple listing services, local to international associates and affiliates, and professional marketing support through their brokers. In addition, they use yard signs, social media, word-of-mouth, and so on.

It should come as little surprise then that the typical FSBO home sold for $217,900 compared to $295,000 for agent-assisted home sales in 2018, according to NAR. Why so low? Eighty-seven percent of homebuyers used a real estate professional, six percent bought directly from a homebuilder, and the remaining 7% purchased a FSBO property directly from the owner.

If you’re still undecided, it may be because you don’t want to pay a sales commission. The American Genius says that 41% of FSBO sellers don’t want to pay a commission or fee, while 30% of FSBO sellers plan to sell to a relative, friend, or neighbor. Real estate fees can typically range from five to seven percent of the transaction. But, by not testing their homes in the open market they’re losing more money than the fees.

Significantly, more buyers are using sales professionals to help them find and buy their homes. In 2001, 69 percent of buyers used the services of a real estate professional. By 2011, that number had risen to nine out of 10 and remains true today. So if you’re planning to sell your home yourself, you may be dealing with a professional agent instead of the buyer across the table.

That’s when FSBO sellers miss out on the advantages of having their own listing agent. When you sell it yourself, you have to do everything the real estate agent would do – show the home, negotiate, advertise, and keep the transaction moving forward when hitches arise. It all takes time and skill to accomplish.

Ask your Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network professional for advice. We’ll make sure you talk with someone who is knowledgeable about real estate and your neighborhood so you can make the decisions that are best for your family. Call us at 303-905-8850 or visit BHHSco.com.

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Monthly payments calculated based on 30 year term loan amount. For informational purposes only.

SHOULD I BUY A HOUSE NOW? Mortgage rates are at multi-decade lows but if you’re thinking about waiting to purchase a home until next year or longer, mortgage rates could be significantly higher which means less buying power for you.

Waiting to buy a new home may not be financially beneficial to you in the long run. So don’t wait! Start a conversation with one of our incredible Realtors® to help you evaluate if now is the best time for you to buy.

Start your home search or contact one of our trusted Real Estate Advisors at BHHSco.com LOCATED IN THE BRIGHTON PAVILIONS AT 245 PAVILIONS PLACE, UNIT D, BRIGHTON, CO 80601

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©2021 BHH Affiliates, LLC. An independently owned and operated franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of Columbia Insurance Company, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. Information not verified or guaranteed. If your home is currently listed with a Broker, this is not intended as a solicitation. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. When found early, breast cancer is very treatable.

Platte Valley Medical Center is here for you, offering comprehensive breast care services: • • • • •

Dedicated breast radiologist Easy online scheduling 3D Tomosynthesis imaging High risk screening for every patient Screening and diagnostic digital mammography

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