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Produce showcased at Market Day
Robin Kring purchases roasted corn and a roasted peach at the Rotary Club booth.
Bright’n Jazz plays for visitors at Market Day. Photos by Michelle Boyer
Farmers provide fresh produce to guests at 6th Annual Market Day By Lou Ellen Bromley
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Several of Brighton’s local farmers brought their fresh vegetables to sale last Saturday, at the 6th annual Market Day, making the day a fun way to purchase fresh produce. Visitors also could buy freshly grilled Sakata sweet corn-on-the-cob and fresh roasted peaches to eat while exploring the many booths displaying merchandise and crafts for sale in the Artisan Fair area,
as well as the Market Day produce. Volunteers’ at the Rotary Club booth commented they had sold more roasted corn and peaches than in previous years. The heritage of Brighton’s farming history was well represented with produce from Patrocco Farms, Lulu’s Farms, Plizzi Farms and Lora Epps Nourishing Produce. The Artisan Fair area had several booths displaying items for sale and information for upcoming events in the Brighton area. Brighton Legacy Foundation is planning a Historic Downtown walking tour for Sept. 5 and were offering tickets for sale at their booth, while across the parking lot Henderson Community Church was passing out flyers for its 54th annual Roast Beef Dinner at the church on Oct. 4.
Feathered creatures flying high Barr Lake Fall Birding Festival on tap By Michelle Boyer
Mkboyer8@gmail.com Birders of a feather come together on Wednesday, Sept. 6, from 7 a.m. to noon for the 16th year of the Fall Birding Festival at Barr Lake State Park, 13401 Picadilly Road.
“This is held during the migration of the birds,” Barr Lake State Park Manager Michelle Seubert said. “This is a unique time … kind of the “Bed and Breakfast” time when birds are stopping over that normally won’t be here.” Seubert said enthusiasts may see a green winged teal (duck), common tern, Virginia rail among many of the fall migrating birds. First thing in the morning visitors will be able to see the migratory bird banding station at its best.
“This is the time when people from Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory will catch the bird, weigh them, measure and band them,” she said. “This is when people get to see the birds really up close. “Explore Barr Lake’s trails guided by the region’s best birders. If there are individuals not able to walk the trails, there will also be an Eagle Express shuttle tour provided with the Bird continues on Page 9
State shines in two economic reports Not good enough, says Beauprez campaign By Vic Vela
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Fresh vegetables were plentiful at the Market Day event.
Colorado’s economic outlook is bright, as indicated by two business reports released last week. The state’s unemployment rate ticked down slightly in July, and Colorado expe-
rienced its 33rd consecutive month of job gains. And, on the heels of those statistics, a business website ranked Colorado No. 1 on its list of state economies. Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper greeted the economic news with tempered optiReport mism. “While our
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economy continues to be recognized as the fastest-growing in the nation, we know there is still much work to be done,” the governor said through an emailed statement. “We are focused on ensuring we foster a positive business climate — whether a start-up or Fortune 500 company — and retaining our talented workforce.” The unemployment numbers released by the state Department of Labor and Employment show that 3,500 non-farm jobs were Reports continues on Page 9