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June 12, 2014 Adams County, Colorado Volume 6, Issue 24
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Culturefest, a fun fest for everyone Downtown-hosted celebration fun for people of all ages By Lou Ellen Bromley
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Gov. John Hickenlooper is joined by other legislators to sign SB14-194 at the Pierce Street DMV. Photo by Clarke Reader
A shorter wait at the DMV
Hickenlooper visit Lakewood to sign SB14-194 By Clarke Reader
creader@colorado communitymedia.com The department of motor vehicles is certainly not the most glamorous place to have a bill signing, but it was the most fitting for the work Gov. John Hickenlooper and others came to do. Hickenlooper, Sen. Pat Steadman (D-Denver), Rep. Cristana Duran (DDenver) and Rep. Cheri Jerou (R-Evergreen) were joined by Barbara Brohl, executive director of the Department of Revenue, at the Pierce Street DMV in Lakewood on June 5, to sign a bill aimed at reducing DMV wait times. SB14-194, also known as the “Driver’s License Fee Allocations” bill, changes DMV funding in the hopes of creating a 15-minute wait time. Brohl described the bill as a major step forward in the modernization of the DMV, allowing for two consecutive online driver license renewals, granting the Department of Revenue fee setting authority within defined parameters, and consolidating cash funds for administrative efficiency. “Given all that goes on here at the DMV, this is the perfect place to sign this historic bill,” Brohl said during the signing. “The positive impact it will have on how the DMV does business will help all of Colorado.” The DMV received funding to enhance staff coverage during peak hours, expand office hours, provide additional training, and expand online appointment scheduling statewide. DMV continues on Page 14
Downtown Brighton was alive with activity Saturday with dancing, music and fun. There was something for everyone to enjoy at Culturefest. Several vendors were along Main Street with booths that provided fun activities for the children as well as informational and local business booths passing out samples and coupons. Brighton Fire District had several fire trucks on display and several people brought out their classic cars for folks to admire. On North Main Street a Bike Rodeo for kids rolled by, the Home Depot Workshop gave children an opportunity to try out wood working, and provided them with a child sized work apron. The Bounce Houses, pony ride and petting zoo were a huge hit with the younger guests and the Brighton dance stage provided dance routines performed by members of the B&B Dance Studio for everyone’s enjoyment. South Main Street had the Kids Korner with food, contests, face painting, a magician and balloons. Main Street Gallery had a huge mural for visitors to add their artistic touch to by painting in a yellow section of the mural. Main Street Gallery is requesting idea’s from anyone for a place to display the mural after it is completed. Further down Main Street at the Pavilions food and drinks could be found and enjoyed while listening to music provided by Kenny Perkins Band, Burnt Lips Band, Dr. Izzy Band and Chicano Heat Band performed on the Main Stage. Also at the Pavilion were additional civic, business, health and political booths set up to inform, entertain and provide gifts including free tomato and pepper plants for the garden and food and games for visitors . At the southern end of the Pavilion was the Crabtree Carnival who provided thrill rides for young and old alike.
Samuel Johnson and his horse Masquerade, leading the riderless black horse, in a tribute to all fallen American servicemen. Photos by Lou Ellen Bromley
Burnt Lips Band performs on the main stage at the Pavilions.
South Platte River Trailhead open By Lou Ellen Bromley
bromleyclan@hotmail.com June 6 was the official opening of the new trailhead beginning at 136th Avenue and Brighton Road. Several members of
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the Adams County Parks Department were putting the finishing touches to the entryway and removing the orange barrier fence, allowing traffic into the 10-space parking area. The new trailhead provides an additional 3.5 miles to the existing trails along the South Platte River, adding additional hiking and biking space south, from 136th through Adams County Regional Park, to 120th Avenue. It is now possible to hike over 30 miles on this continuous trail. Parks and Community Resources Department Manager Marc Pedrucci said, “It will be possible to walk or bike along this trail system all the way to Chatfield Dam, as soon as that nearly completed section at 104th Ave is finished.” The construction of the trail, parking area and access road was completed by Ad-
Adams County finishes section of South Platte Trail ams County Parks staff using all “in-house” personnel and equipment, without having to rely on outside contractors, saving a large amount of tax money. The money to build and maintain the South Platte River Trail system is provided by the Open Space Sales Tax approved by voters in 1999. The City of Brighton will continue the trail, north, to Veterans Park on Highway 7 and into Weld County. The county hopes to have its part of the South Platte River Trail completed by the summer of 2016.