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Overcrowding prompts bond ask D27J student enrollment increases as does its space needs By Tammy Kranz
tkranz@coloradocommunitymedia.com Going to a full-year calendar and an extended daily schedule (6:20 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) because of overcrowding is not a scare tactic, said District 27J Superintendent Chris Fiedler. It’s a reality unless voters approve a $148 million bond issue in November. “None of these contingency ideas are our best scenarios,” Fiedler said. “We don’t think it’s best for our kids. There is no foreseeable end to this district’s enrollment growth. We may surpass 17,000 students during the 201415 school year and we will be a district of more than 20,000 students in the near future.” By 2030, the district is predicted to double in size to 32,000 students, he added. The district covers portions of Adams, Broomfield and Weld counties. Of the current population, 2,055 students are from the Thornton area, and by 2018 that area will bring about 3,118 students to D27J, an increase of 1,063, according to Joy Gerdom, the district’s planning manager. The cost to homeowners if the $148 million bond passes is about $3.45 per month per $100,000 of home value, according to Suzi DeYoung, chief financial officer. The average home value in the district is about $217,000, so most homeowners would see an increase
Vanessa Kelley goes over a lesson with her fourth-grade students inside a modular classroom at Brantner Elementary in Thornton. District 27J is asking voters to approve a $148 million bond to construct new schools and renovate and expand existing schools – including completing construction at Brantner, which is only partially finished. Photo by Tammy Kranz of $7 per month. The proposed $148 million bond would fund a new high school (the third in the district), two new elementary schools, complete the build-out of Brantner Elementary, expand Overland Trail Middle School and renovate Vikan Middle School. Money would also be available to finish learning space inside the district charter school Eagle Ridge Academy. There will also be funds to update, repair and improve other schools to increase safety features and technology needs. The new high school location will be at
136th Avenue and Yosemite Street in Thornton and would alleviate overcrowding at Prairie View and Brighton High Schools. “The district has done a great job maximizing the space and resources we have, but to accommodate now and for the future, we need the bond issue to pass,” said Patrick Day, president of the District 27J Board of Education. “We’re in desperate need for seats. We’re at a point now where the bond issue is the solution for the future.” To alleviate the overcrowded classrooms, the district has set up modular buildings, im-
plemented a shift schedule and closed open enrollment to out-of-district students at four schools for the 2014-2015 school year. The overcrowding is at a level now that even if the bond issue passes, the district will still have to implement an extended, split schedule temporarily for some classes while the new schools are built, Fiedler said. The modular building at Brantner will be removed by January 2015, if the bond passes, to make room for the new construction. The last successful bond the district passed was in 2006.
Museum event offers a look at the past By Ashley Reimers
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For over 15 years, the Adams County Historical Museum has hosted Family Heritage Day, an opportunity for the community to step back in time and learn about the county’s history. This year’s event will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at the museum, 9601 Henderson Road in Brighton and will feature a variety of activities, including a classic car show. From live music to historical storytelling, Family Heritage Day will offer something for everyone. “The event is an opportunity to come and experience great music and the history of Adams County and Colorado,” said Dixie Pierce, museum administrator. “People get to see what life was like and how things were done Heritage continues on Page 5
During Family Heritage Day on Sept. 13 at the Adams County Historical Museum in Brighton, people can enjoy tours of Hoffman Hall, which is filled with historical artifacts like buggies and tractors and also take a tour of an old blacksmith shop. Photos by Ashley Reimers
Fate of first City Hall still unresolved Council still debating fate of one of Brighton’s oldest buildings By Lou Ellen Bromley
bromleyclan@hotmail.com The historic building at 575 Bush St. — at one time was Brighton’s first city hall, later the Brighton Public Library and last served as the Brighton Senior Center — was the center of discussion at Tuesday night’s city council study session. City manager Manuel Esquibel ask city council to allow him and his staff time to look into the possibility of finding a private source to take over, or partner with the city, in the redevelopment of the building as requested by council. Esquibel also brought up the possibly of Brighton leasing or selling the historCity Hall continues on Page 5
The very first City Hall building for Brighton, it was also at one time, the Brighton Public Library and Senior Center before Eagle View Adult Center was built. Photo by Lou Ellen Bromley
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Keep green at this year’s Eco-fair By Michelle Boyer Mkboyer8@gmail.com The Eco-Fair is greener this year. This year it’s gone from the parking lot of the Armory, to the verdant turf of Carmichael Park, 650 Southern St., which is directly behind City Hall. This year’s recycle event will be 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20. “Though the Armory and Anythink Library, as well as the surrounding neighborhood and businesses, have been great to us throughout the years, with the completion of Carmichael Park, we feel this is a more centrally located earth friendly environment — taking it off the asphalt and onto the grass,” special events coordinator David Gallegos said. “This site also offers more parking and easier ac-
cess for the recycling activities. The new setting allows families to bring a picnic lunch, enjoy the free facepainting, balloons, dance stage, bounce house, Frisbee tossing and general fun.” Gallegos said the city invites families to come and recycle, learn about the state of the environment. More than 30 booths related to energy conservation, alternative energy and environmental resources will be in attendance. “There will also be food, activities for the kids and entertainment throughout the day,” he said. “The best part of the event, it’s free and open to the public, with the special thanks to Eco-Fair’s sponsor the City of Brighton, the Brighton Cultural Arts Commission, the Adams County Cultural Council and the Sci-
‘There will also be food, activities for the kids and entertainment throughout the days.’ David Gallegos, Special Events Coordinator
entific and Cultural Facilities District.” John Anderson, known as the “Worm Man,” will return and is skilled in the Art of Vermicomposting, which creates compost with worms. “Vermicomposting is a rich soil amendment for area gardens,” Gallegos said. “John has given and attended various local, national and international training courses and events. I do this is to keep material out of the landfill. Waste is not waste, until you take the action wasting it.” The Sunrise Silhouettes Alpaca Petting Zoo will return this year as well the birds from the Raptor Association. Gallegos said this year’s event will allow people to bring a variety of more recyclable items. Car tires, plastic grocery bags and Christmas lights along with: old computers (they’ll be recycled and possibly refurbished for giveaways to schools), Computer Processing Units, laptops, mice and printers. Batteries (cell/laptop/phone/rechargeable) and DVD players/VCR/cable boxes/all-in-one/fax machines and printer cartridges can be recycled. Don’t forget your athletic shoes as they’ll be processed for playground and track surfaces for low income areas. No cleats will be accepted. Eyeglasses will be donated to the
Brighton Lions Club. Used cell phones will be sent to the Cell Phones for Soldier program. No CRT monitors or televisions will be accepted for recycle. A paper shredding truck will be on site, and each family will be allowed to bring up to three copy boxes or one large trash bag of personal documents and paperwork needing to be shred. No newspapers trash or cans. “The paper shredding has proven to be a very popular service we provide,” he said. City of Brighton multimedia technician, Andy Bergey will once again run the EcoStar. “He’s been doing a great job involving the youth as camera operators and interviewers,” Gallegos said. “Under his direction the youth interact with attendees and ask their opinions on environmental issues. The video is then shown at a later date on KBRI channel 8.” Gallegos would like to thank all the residents of Brighton for their support and attendance throughout the years. He wants to invite them to come back and enjoy the day with the community this year. For more information, visit www. brightonco.gov and go to “Community” and click on Events or call 303-655-2175 or 303-655-2176.
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Walking tour of downtown Brighton Friday Brighton Legacy Foundation hosting historic building tour By Lou Ellen Bromley
bromleyclan@hotmail.com Brighton’s Legacy Foundation is conducting a fun and informative tour of several old building in downtown Brigh-
ton on Friday, Sept. 5, starting at 5 p.m. and lasting until 8 p.m. The tour will begin at 5 p.m. at Creative U, located at 43 North Main St, with drinks and appetizers available for tour participants. Then at 6 p.m. local historians will guide the tour through several downtown stores, which are participating in this event, and provide information and stories about the history of the buildings included in the tour. These buildings include the business of Joon-
bugz Kid’s Boutique, Milagros Soap Company, Jordinelli’s Sports Bar, Brighton Photography and Main Street Creatives. The walking tour will end up at the Brighton Armory where cookies, cupcakes, coffee or tea will be provided and tour participants will have the opportunity to meet local Brighton authors, Albin Wagner and Dan Blegen. Wagner and Blegen will be there to discuss their books on the local history with tour guests, and provide copies of their books for sale.
FRAMEWORK PLAN Public Hearing Dates
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Sept. 30, 2014—6:30 p.m. LOCATION FOR HEARINGS: Adams County Government Center 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy. Brighton, CO 80601
The Framework Plan will provide guidance for future planning, transportation and economic development investments along Federal Boulevard in unincorporated Adams County, generally from 52nd to 72nd and Lowell Blvd. to Zuni St. We invite you to attend the public hearings before the Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners.
A copy of the plan and additional project information can be viewed at: www.adcogov.org/federalframework
Plan Marco de Bulevar Federal Fechas de Audiencias Públicas
AUDIENCIA – COMISIÓN DE PLANIFICACIÓN
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AUDIENCIA – JUNTA DE COMISIONADOS DEL CONDADO
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UBICACIÓN DE AUDIENCIAS Centro de Gobierno del Condado de Adams 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy.
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El Plan Marco proporcionará orientación para futuras inversiones de planificación, transporte, y desarrollo económico a lo largo del Bulevar Federal en el Condado de Adams no incorporada, generalmente de Avenida 52 a Avenida 72 y entre Bulevar Lowell y Calle Zuni. Te invitamos a asistir a las audiencias públicas ante la Comisión de Planificación y la Junta de Comisionados del Condado.
Una copia del plan e información adicional del proyecto se puede ver en: www. adcogov.org/federalframework
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Coffman campaign ad targets women Romanoff team says rival fudging history By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Locked in a tight re-election campaign, U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman on Aug. 26 released his first TV ad, targeted at a demographic that will be crucial in determining whether he keeps his seat. The ad targets women voters by touting Coffman’s congressional record on issues like sexual assault reform in the military and gender discrimination in health insurance pricing. But Democrats, especially Andrew Romanoff, Coffman’s opponent in this fall’s 6th Congressional District race, hope voters see the ad as they do — an effort to “whitewash” a voting record that has fallen short of championing women’s equal-
ity. The 30-second spot features a female narrator touting Coffman’s own Marine background while lauding his work on an amendment to a defense budget bill that deals with sexual assaults in the military. The ad also points out Coffman’s support of Congress’ renewal of the Violence Against Women Act, and his work on legislation in the Colorado General Assembly to prevent women from having to pay more than men for health insurance. “When I served in the state Legislature, I worked with members of both parties to ban gender discrimination in health insurance pricing and ensure that women could not be charged more than men,” Coffman said through an emailed statement. But the Romanoff campaign was quick to attack Coffman’s ad as a “brazen attempt” to hide his actual voting record on women’s issues. The campaign rattled off a laundry
list of Coffman’s positions on women’s issues, including his past support of the so-called “personhood” amendment, which would essentially ban abortions. Coffman said in a recent debate that he does not support personhood. The Romanoff campaign also attacked Coffman for his votes against the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which sought to help women address income inequality. The Romanoff team also slammed Coffman for his support of a bill that sought to narrow the definition of rape. “It’s what the congressman is doing in Washington — not just what he’s saying in Colorado — that matters,” said Romanoff spokeswoman Denise Baron, through an emailed statement. A slight majority of women vote Democratic, and Coffman needs to peel off some of Romanoff’s support among women if he’s going to win re-election. The battle for CD6 — which was redistricted after the 2010 census to include a
more culturally diverse group of voters — will be one of the most closely watched House race in the country. “In a way it’s flattering,” said Democratic strategist Laura Chapin, when asked for her reaction to Coffman’s ad. “It speaks to the strength of Colorado women voters, and all the candidates are speaking to us this year. “But I find it interesting that after 20 years of not caring about women, Mike Coffman all of the sudden cares.” Laura Carno, a conservative political strategist, acknowledges that Republicans need to do a better job of reaching out to women voters, but said that’s achieved through economic policy stances instead of through “social issues.” “They look at it very narrowly,” Carno said of Democrats. “As if women wake up every morning thinking, ‘Oh my goodness, how is the government going to help me get birth control?’”
Former council member vies for county seat Transportation, jobs, art on Wilma Rose’s agenda By Tammy Kranz
tkranz@coloradocommunitymedia.com Wilma Rose believes her experience as a city council member and the 17 years she spent as a School District 27J employee makes her a good candidate for county commissioner. “There are going to be issues that confront our county, and I feel I can contribute something,” said the Brighton resident. “I can work effectively with many people.” Rose is the Democratic candidate for the newly created District 5 seat on the Adams County Board of Commissioners. Members on the board will be residents in their dis-
tricts but are to be elected by the voters of the entire county. Rose served on Brighton City Council for eight years, and was termed out in January. She worked 17 years as an inclusion specialist working with special needs students with District 27J. Retired now, Rose said her job with the school district Wilma Rose required working with lots of different people — teachers and administrators — and that she was able to carry that skill over to her work in an elected office. “We don’t always have to agree, we just have to come up with a solution,” she said. “You don’t want everybody to think alike. You need diverse views to come up with better ideas.” After retiring from the school district she worked as an organizer for Colorado
WINS. If elected, one of the things Rose said she’d like to tackle is developing more skilled labor. “I’m not saying we don’t have that, but I do occasionally hear businesses say they can’t find enough skilled labor,” she said. “Without that we’re always going to deal with the poverty level and unemployment.” She said she would like to talk to businesses and vocational and high schools to figure out ways to strengthen the county’s labor force. She wants to work to bring in more manufacturing and industrial jobs as well. She said a near and dear issue to her is arts and culture and that she would like to strengthen their presence throughout Adams County. “One of our strengths is our diversity,” Rose said. “I think we show that through our arts and culture.” Other issues Rose said she would like to
focus on is reviving the Adams County Fair Parade and providing affordable transportation within the county. Rose earned a liberal arts associates degree from Ellsworth Community College in Iowa. She and her husband of 48 years, Dave, have three adult children and two grandsons. Rose has lived in Brighton since 1977 and has served on the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG), Adams County Economic Development, Brighton Parks and Recreation Board. She is still a member of the Brighton Legacy Foundation and an Eye for Art Committee. Rose said while on council, she gained a reputation of putting the needs of the people first and studying the issues. “There are a number of things happening in Adams County, we just need to expand on it,” she said.
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Relationships, ”The Diviner’s” way By Michelle Boyer
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toric building, thereby allowing the city to no longer be responsible for care of the building. The city of Brighton is currently keeping heat, water and electricity in the building until a decision is made on its future. Councilman J.W. Edwards stated he would go along with the idea of an outside party taking over or purchasing the building because he is against committing city funds for the redevelopment of the historic City Hall building, and in favor of other projects.
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50 to 100 years ago.” Not only will attendees have the opportunity to tour the many historical buildings, like the 1887 Victorian house and replicas of a filling station, black smith shop and school house, but they can also learn about flint knapping and check out old farm equipment.
Several members of city council stated that this building is important to the history of Brighton. The Brighton Historic Preservation Commission is involved in trying to save the building and get a historic designation for the building. Councilman Ken Kreutzer said he would like to be able to give them an answer as to what city council is going to do in regards to the building so they can move forward. Mayor pro tem Kirby Wallen stated the city should move forward now with the historic designation of the building, but was told the staff must first decide if the designation should be a public or private historic designation. A vote was taken by council at the study session by show of hands, to allow
the six month extension of time. Fleets and Streets Director Joe Smith gave a detailed presentation of the staffs plan for maintenance and construction of streets within Brighton city limits. Smith discussed the most cost effective way to maintain and repair asphalt and concrete streets, explaining that preventive maintenance and early repair work on existing roads and streets is by far more cost effective than having to replace the entire road surface later. Also detailed in the report was projected funds needed to maintain, build or repair other traffic control and street related items such as curbs, gutters, sidewalks, traffic lights, road signs, lane stripping and traffic signals. Smith included information on Brighton intersections that may warrant traffic
control lights and other improvements to help ensure the safety of residents. Robert Smith, director of Economic Development for Brighton gave an update on the strategic plans for the city to improve economic growth and insure a better quality of life for residents. The plan includes helping with the development of small business, increased job opportunities and providing services needed to encourage business to look to Brighton as a good location for their business operations. City council conducted interviews to fill positions on the Historic Preservation Commission board, the Parks and Recreation board and two openings on the Brighton Urban Renewal Authority board.
“Family Heritage Day started because we really wanted to showcase what the museum has to offer,” Pierce said. “We keep adding more activities and events all the time.” Over time the museum itself has grown too. Pierce said pretty much everything on display was donated by people in the community. Items like old scales, medical equipment and even a historical printing press are just a few of the many items on display in the Hoffman Hall. The hall is divided into sections like a tool section
and home section, which allows people a close look at past items that were used every day. “With the new electronics and technology, kids have no concept of what got us to this stage,” Pierce said. “The museum is a way for kids to learn about the past. Some kids come to the Victorian house and find out for the first time that their grandparents used an ice box for their refrigerator.” For 14 years Pierce has been the museum administrator and during those
years, she’s continued to make history relevant to the community. She said she hopes more people experience what the Adams County Historical Museum has to offer during Family Heritage Day. “There’s so much to learn and discover here,” she said. “There is something different out here every day to learn, you just have to be quite and listen.” Cost for the event is $5 per vehicle and cash is preferred. For more information, visit www.adamscountymuseum.com.
Eagle View Adult Center hosting car show By Lou Ellen Bromley bromleyclan@hotmail.com Brighton’s Eagle View Adult Center is providing a great opportunity for anyone with a great looking classic car or not-sogreat looking classic car, to bring it out and
show it off this coming Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Eagle View Adult Center located at 1150 Prairie Center Parkway. The car show will be held between 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Eagle View Adult Center director, Sue Corbett said, “The show will have no entry fee nor will it have different divisions
for cars to compete in. This show is for all makes and models of cars to be shown and enjoyed, no prizes will be given out, it’s purely for fun.” Donuts, coffee and juice will be provided to everyone attending the show. The Brighton based Bright’n Jazz Band will provide
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OPINION
September 4, 2014
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Why does it take a lawsuit to cooperate? You know some things just should not have to resort to a lawsuit to work out the issues. However, in today’s litigious society, it seems litigation has become the norm way too often. A recent example of such action came from protracted frustration by some Adams County cities with Adams County Sheriff Doug Darr’s stance on the municipal prisoner jail cap which resulted in the cities filing a lawsuit. The cities were attempting to get the prisoner cap removed as municipal judges found their hands tied on sentencing some guilty offenders to the Adams County Jail. And we are not talking about barking dog offenders or excessive weed growth!
Temporary resolution realized
This past week Adams County and the five municipalities which had sued the Adams County Commissioners and Sheriff reached a TEMPORARY resolution to the issue at hand. The cities involved in the litigation are Aurora, Commerce City, Federal Heights, Northglenn and Thornton. Westminster and Brighton chose not to join the litigation. Instead of the arbitrary 30 municipal prisoners being allowed at the jail at any given time, a limit of 65 has been agreed upon. This agreement only lasts to May 15, 2015. What will happen then? Sheriff Darr will be long gone and probably could care less. He is term limited and will be out in early January. The cities will have to pursue a new agreement or pick back up on the lawsuit next year unless the new Sheriff sees things differently than Darr.
Ask the candidates
While I am pleased to see the TEMPORARY resolution to the problem, it still begs the question of why can’t such resolutions be reached without litigation? Remember, elected officials are supposed to serve the people and the county sheriff has the duty to incarcerate people found guilty in a court of law.
Adams County voters will have a choice in the November election for a new sheriff. The Democrat running for the position is Rick Reigenborn and the Republican is Michael McIntosh. Also, the County Commissioners have a role in this issue. They approve and appropriate the funds for the sheriff to manage the jail. You might want to ask each set of candidates what their respective position is on a jail cap for municipal prisoners. At least those of us who live in incorporated cities have a direct interest in how the new sheriff and Board of County Commissioners will handle this issue after the temporary agreement would expire.
City taxpayers pay twice
Serve the interests of all taxpayers
Another provision of the temporary settlement calls for the cities to pay $45 per day per prisoner over the 65 prisoner cap to Adams County if there is room at the jail and the city wishes to house their prisoner there. This amounts to city taxpayers paying twice when the $45 per day per municipal prisoner comes into play on top of property taxes paid to the county. As I have written previously, county property tax revenues generated from municipalities heavily outweigh the amount of taxes paid by unincorporated taxpayers. Yet Sheriff Darr imposes a double standard with the municipalities getting the short end of the stick. Why is that?
Let’s hope once a new sheriff is sworn next January that a level-headed approach will be realized between the County and the municipalities on this protracted issue. There is additional jail facility space for more prisoners and should be made operational. Darr acknowledges that the Board of County Commissioners provided more funds for jail staffing and sentencing has been modified where possible without jail sentences. Let’s solve this issue once and for all and serve all the taxpayers of Adams County without a double standard. Bill Christopher is a former Westminster city manager and RTD board member.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What book-tomovie are you most excited to see? We asked people at Anythink York in Thornton and around the area what book-into-movie or TV show they were most excited to see.
“The Maze Runner” — I need to see that right now. The books are awesome and the movie looks really good. It has some good people in it. Michelle Hawkins Thornton
I can’t wait until December when the new “Hobbit” movie comes out. I think the whole series has been beautifully filmed. Kathy Totten Littleton
“The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1” It was a thrilling book and so far the movies have been too. They’ve been better than I expected. Michelle Barringer Unincorporated Adams County
I’m waiting for the “Game of Thrones” season five, it’s going to be very exciting. Heather McCuistion Thornton
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Some progress shown with TCAP scores Adams 12, Mapleton and D27J officials highlight progress By Tammy Kranz
tkranz@coloradocommunitymedia.com The growth rates in reading, writing and math are the highest they have been in three years for students in Adams 12 Five Star Schools. But there is more work to be done, said Adams 12 Superintendent Chris Gdowski. “Literacy is the gateway to learning in all content areas and we’ve made a very deliberate effort to focus on improving literacy across the district leading up to the 2014-2015 school year,” he said. “Parents are a child’s first teacher and we’re partnering with parents so we can collectively support student success by encouraging children to get to school on time every day; to have children read or be read to every day; and to talk to children regularly about their interests, including college and career options.” Statewide, third- through 10th-grade students took the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) tests, formerly called the Colorado Student Assessment Program, in the spring. Students are tested in reading writing and math, and fifth, eighth and 10th graders are tested in science. The results came
out earlier this month. In writing, 38.69 percent of third-grade students scored proficient, an increase from 36.59 percent in 2013. The state proficient level was 43.44 percent. For students in 10th grade, 36.44 percent scored proficient in writing, a slight increase from 36.69 percent in 2013. The state proficient level was 40.92 percent. Tenth grade students also saw a math gain in proficient level at 25.36 percent — it was 24.11 percent in 2013. The state proficient level was 26.93 percent. There was a slight dip for math proficient scores for third graders but it was still close to the state average. Students scored 40.17 percent in 2014, 41.48 percent in 2013. The state proficient level was 40.29 percent. Third grade students scored 60.62 percent proficient in reading, a small decrease from 61.67 in 2013. Tenth-grade students’ scored 58.87 percent proficient; it was 58.84 percent last year.
Mapleton Results are moving in the right direction for Mapleton Public Schools students, said executive director of Learning Services Karla Allenbach. She said scores increased or held steady on 12 of the 24 tests. For third grade writing, students
scored 33.91 percent proficient, a decrease from 34.94 percent in 2013. For 10th grade, students scored 32.31 percent proficient, an increase from 31.02 percent last year. For third grade math, students scored 37.04 percent proficient, a dip from 44.87 percent in 2013. For 10th grade, students scored 15.10 percent proficient, an increase from 13.07 percent last year. For third grade reading, students scored 53.19 percent proficient, an increase from 52.49 percent in 2013. For 10th grade, students scored 56.98 percent proficient, an increase from 53.83 percent last year. “We did experience some dips this past year,” Allenbach said. “What that tells us is that the interventions we implement like Academic Parent Teacher Teams, MyOn reader, Math Literacy take time to be implemented well and show results. These interventions are researchbased, specific and focused on ensuring our students have the skills necessary to succeed.” She added that while there is a long way to go to move students toward proficient, TCAP scores do not paint a full picture of a child’s progress. “We continue to see increases in ACT scores, the number of kids we graduate and the number of students we prepare to tackle college and university pres-
sures,” Allenbach said.
District 27J Seven out of 24 tests are at or above the state level in District 27J. “From year to year, our gains may look small. But, when you take a look at the bigger picture, the academic growth our students have made since 2008 is impressive,” said Superintendent Chris Fiedler. For third grade writing, students scored 39.75 percent proficient, a dip from 41.62 percent in 2013. For 10th grade, students scored 32.72 percent proficient, a decrease from 34.02 percent last year. For third grade math, students scored 43.46 percent proficient, a decrease from 44.52 percent in 2013. For 10th grade, students scored 19.52 percent proficient, an increase from 18.60 percent last year. For third grade reading, students scored 67.09 percent proficient, a decrease from 68.20 percent in 2013. For 10th grade, students scored 60.28 percent proficient, an increase from 58.27 percent last year. “Our goal is for all of our students to be testing at a proficient or advanced level so we are not where we want to be yet,” Fiedler said. “But the results continue to show us that we are headed in the right direction.”
ADAMS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ON THE RECORD The Adams County Board of County Commissioners voted on the following during its Aug. 26 regular meeting.
Therapeutic services The board unanimously approved a resolution extending an agreement between Adams County and Community Reach Center for therapeutic intervention services for inmates at the Adams County Detention Center. The service is to treat alcoholism and drug use disorders as well as health illnesses related to
these addictions. The program is funded by a Jailbased Behavioral Services ( JBBS) Grant from the state and the new agreement is through June 30, 2015.
New dance hall license The board unanimously approved a new public dance hall license for Bella Vista Salon, which is located in the former Knights of Columbus facility at 6910 York St. in Denver. The board had continued the request during its Aug. 5 regular board meeting because the
facility was in an agriculture zone. The planning department concluded that this was a legal conforming use.
Washington Street improvements The board unanimously approved a bid award to Hamon Contractors Inc. for the Washington Street Phase IV improvements in the amount of $5,580,000. This phase will widen and reconstruct Washington Street between East 52nd and East 58th avenues. The scope of work includes removal and installation of curbs,
gutters and sidewalks. Utilities will also be relocated and adjusted and asphalt paving and striping will be applied. Commissioners on board are Chairman Charles “Chaz” Tedesco, District 2, Eva Hendry, District 1, and Erik Hansen, District 3. The next regular board of county commissioners will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, in the Public Hearing Room, Adams County Government Center, 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Brighton. — Compiled by Tammy Kranz
HERE TO HELP
Adams County hosted the third and final Citizen Assistance Fair on Aug. 27 in the Water World parking lot in Federal Heights. The fair offered a wide range of support services, including food assistance, Medicaid, housing, childcare, early education, senior services, employment, transportation and veterans services. The fairs were an effort from the county in addressing the poverty issue in the county. Photo by Ashley Reimers
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September 6, 10 am - 5 pm Community Park at York Street and Thornton Parkway
Schedule of Events
Harvest Fest Bazaar
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. This venue features business, nonprofit and craft exhibitors. Experience some great shopping venues provided by participating craft exhibitors, home businesses and other various vendors as well as discover an interesting array of exhibits from local businesses and nonprofit organizations.
Grease Monkey presents the
Skatepark Competition
Harvest Fest Fishing Derby
7 - 10 a.m. Grandview Ponds, 4401 E. 104th Ave. This event is open to children 4-12 years of age when accompanied by an adult. In addition to the natural lake inhabitants, the lake will be stocked with fish for this event. Prizes will be awarded for the longest fish caught in age categories that include: 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12 year olds. A prize will also be awarded to the Most Authentic Fisherman! Participants must bring their own fishing pole, bait and supplies. Cost is $1 per child.
Pancake Breakfast
7:30 - 9:30 a.m. Thornton Senior Center, 9471 Dorothy Blvd. Come and visit the newly renovated Thornton Senior Center when they host the all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast for the community. The menu includes pancakes, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, juice and coffee. Fees: $4/adults and $2.50/seniors 55 and older and children 12 and younger.
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. The skatepark comes alive with the thrill of competition for scooters, roller bladers, bike riders and skateboarders! There are three skill levels for each division. The registration fee is $11 for residents and $13 for nonresidents. Registration for residents begins at 8:30 a.m. and will open to everyone at 9 a.m. A waiver must be signed by a parent or guardian. Rollerblade Division Warm-up: 9 - 9:30 a.m. Competition: 9:30 - 10 a.m. Bike Division Warm-up: 10 - 10:30 p.m. Competition: 10:30 - 11:30 p.m. Skateboard Division Warm-up: 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Competition: 12 - 3:30 p.m. Scooter Division Warm-up: 3:30 - 4 a.m. Competition: 4 - 5 a.m. HELMETS & WAIVER ARE REQUIRED.
Food Court
A variety of foods for a variety of tastes! Sit, relax and enjoy your meal in the Sam’s Club Community Picnic Area located just outside the Food Court.
Playful City USA Play Day
Follow the laughter and the screams of delight to the northeast end of Community Park as it comes alive with fun and activities geared to children, including carnival inflatables, pony rides, petting zoo, face painting and walk-around entertainment! Many of the activities are free, however, some require a small charge.
City of Thornton Dance Team Performances 3:30 - 5 p.m.
Enjoy performances by the City of Thornton Dance Program’s Dance Teams. Our dance teams consist of both boys and girls, ages 5 - 17 years of age. You will be thoroughly entertained by their performances in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical and hip-hop!
Life Safety House
The Thornton Fire Department Life Safety House is a wonderful opportunity for children to learn the importance of E.D.I.T.H. (Exit Drills In The Home). They will watch simulated smoke enter from under the door, feel the door for heat and then evacuate to safety using the window and escape ladder. Fire engine tours will also be conducted by firefighters.
Beer Garden
Adults age 21 and over are invited to the Harvest Fest Beer Garden located by the Larkridge Stage to socialize with other adults while enjoying an ice cold beverage! A photo ID will be required to enter. Three-drink limit per person.
TASHCO Tent
Students ages 6-18 stop by and take our Nonsense Machine challenge in the TASHCO tent and you could win a VISA gift certificate! View some artistic machines and then tell us on paper what you think your favorite machine does. The most creative explanation from the top six elementary school entries and the top three entries from middle and high school students will be posted on the Arts & Culture Facebook page. The entries from each student category that receive the most Facebook votes will win gift certificates. The TASHCO Nonsense Machine Contest is supported through the STEM to STEAM partnership with Adams 12 STEM Schools and the Scientific and Cultural Facilities (SCFD).
Salsa Tasting Contest 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Stop by the Salsa Tasting Contest and vote for your favorite salsa! Some of the area’s finest salsa makers have prepared the tastiest and hottest salsas for you to come taste. Don’t miss out on this “chip dippin’” fun! Awards presentation will begin at 3 p.m. on the Cultural Expedition Stage.
VENDOR PARKING
Fishing Derby Grandview Ponds (4 blocks east of Colorado Blvd. on south side of 104th Ave.) 7 - 10 a.m.
COMMUNITY PICNIC AREA
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THE BAZAAR
BUNGEE TRAMP
FARMERS’ MARKET
PETTING ZOO
CHILE ROASTER
CULTURAL EXPEDITION STAGE
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CITY TENT
Beer Garden
MINI TRAIN
LARKRIDGE STAGE
PLAY DAY AREA PONY RIDES
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SALSA TASTING CONTEST
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September 6, 10 am - 5 pm Community Park at York Street and Thornton Parkway
Cultural Expedition We are going on a journey to Mexico, Poland, China and Vietnam and want you to come along! Be sure to join us in the Cultural Expedition area for crafts, activities, song and dance from each country. POLKA MATES 11a.m. - 12 p.m.
When you see and hear Jim Ehrilch and the Polka Mates you’ll find it easy to see why they’re favorites throughout the Rocky Mountain region. They play a wide-variety of music styles, but they are famous for that happy Polka style.
MUSIC BY BICH-THUY THI NGUYEN 12 - 1 p.m.
As a graduate of Saigon Conservatory in Vietnam, Mrs. Nguyen, wife and mother of two, majored in accordion performance. She brings a wealth of musical knowledge and experience to our traditional Vietnamese performance today.
GREAT WALL CHINESE ACADEMY 1 - 2 p.m.
Enjoy cultural exhibitions performed by students from this school that teaches Mandarin Chinese language and cultures to students from preschool through adulthood.
MARIACHI VASQUEZ 2 - 3 p.m.
This ensemble is composed of an entire family! Stop by and enjoy this uplifting Mexican folk music.
SALSA CONTEST AWARDS 3 p.m. CITY OF THORNTON DANCE TEAMS 3:30 - 5 p.m.
FARMERS’ MARKET & CHILE ROASTER 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • On the Main Field
Don't miss this opportunity to pick up healthy produce for you and your family for a suggested donation. After visiting the Farmers Market, follow your nose to the chile roaster where you can sample and purchase fresh roasted chiles!
D E V E L O P E D A N D M A N AG E D B Y
Duck Derby Fe l a u stiv nn A al 6th
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A Signature Event of the City of Thornton
September 6 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Community Park
York Street and Thornton Parkway
Amusements • Entertainment • Salsa Tasting Contest • Farmer’s Market Chili Roaster • Food Court & Beer Garden • Skatepark Competition Business & Craft Bazaar • Playful City USA Play Day Cultural Expedition area and much, much more! Grease Monkey Children’s Fishing Derby • 7-10 a.m. • Grandview Ponds Pancake Breakfast • 7:30-9:30 a.m. • Thornton Senior Center Visit our website for fees and more information. SUPPORTED BY
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Single $5 or 5 tickets for $20 Do not need to be present to win !! Tickets also sold day of the event.
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Live Entertainment Community Booths Food Vendors Face Painting Balloon Animals Lots of Games for the Kids
All proceeds toward local non-profit groups
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September 6, 10 am - 5 pm Community Park at York Street and Thornton Parkway
On the Larkridge Stage EVERYDAY HEROES 11 - 11:45 a.m. 2014 Second Place Winners Thorntonfest Battle of the Bands
A group of four friends from Northglenn, Colorado, formed in 2012 to play alternative and pop-punk music. They have four original recordings online and hope to someday bring their talents to national and worldwide audiences!
TENT SHOW KINGS 1:15 - 2:15 p.m.
A seven-piece variety band that plays all your favorite music from classic R&B to modern dance music, rock, funk, pop, and much more. The Tent Show Kings consist of a tight, three-piece rhythm section, dynamic vocals, and a powerful three-piece horn section.
THETRIPPING GRISWOLDS 3:45 - 5 p.m.
Entertaining music fans of all ages in Colorado for 15 years, the Tripping Griswolds is a variety dance band that performs nearly all genres of music, from the 1960s to present hits. This band specializes in stunning harmonies and amazing musicianship. Especially for 2014 their established following as well as folks new to the Tripping Griswolds shows can always expect lots of fun and, of course, a surprise or two.
QUEMANDO 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. CONJUNTO COLORES 12 - 1 p.m.
Conjunto Colores is a high energy salsa-latin jazz band. Their hot and spicy sounds of salsa, with a touch of latin jazz will keep you moving!
A homegrown Latin/Salsa powerhouse born right in Boulder, Colorado in 2005. This energetic salsa band performs repertoire from the most legendary Latin artists, such as Gloria Estefan, Celia Cruz, Hector Lavoe, Eddie Palmieri, just to name a few.
D E V E L O P E D A N D M A N AG E D B Y
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Skatepark Competition
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. The skatepark comes alive with the 7 - 10 a.m. thrill of competition for scooters, roller Grandview Ponds, 4401 E. 104th Ave. bladers, bike riders and skateboarders! This event is open to children 4-12 There are three skill levels for each division. The registration fee is $11 for years of age when accompanied by residents and $13 for nonresidents. an adult. In addition to the natural Registration for residents begins at lake inhabitants, the lake will be 8:30 a.m. and will open to everyone at stocked with fish for this event. 9 a.m. A waiver must be signed by a Prizes will be awarded for the parent or guardian. longest fish caught in age categories Rollerblade Division that include: 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12 year Warm-up: 9 - 9:30 a.m. olds. A prize will also be awarded September 10, 2014 Competition: 9:30 - 10 a.m. to the Most Authentic Fisherman! Bike Division 5:30 Participants must bring their own p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Warm-up: 10 - 10:30 p.m. fishing pole, bait and supplies. (silent auctionCompetition: to end at 6:30 10:30p.m.) - 11:30 p.m. Cost is $1 per child. Skateboard Division All funds raised will be11:30 donated the Warm-up: a.m. - 12to p.m. Pancake Breakfast Competition: 12 3:30 p.m. Walk To End Alzheimer’s. 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. Thornton Senior Center, 9471 Dorothy Blvd. Scooter Division Warm-up: 3:30 - 4 a.m. Come and visit the newly renovated Competition: 4 - 5 a.m. Thornton Senior Center when they The Walk To End Alzheimer’s is September 20,REQUIRED. 2014. HELMETS & WAIVER ARE host the all-you-can-eat pancake Participants can join our team, the Park Regency Renegades. breakfast for the community. The Food Court menu includes pancakes, bacon, visit: For more information, www.ColoradoAlzWalk.org A variety of foods for a variety of sausage, scrambled eggs, juice and tastes! Sit, relax and enjoy your meal coffee. Fees: $4/adults and $2.50/ in the Sam’s Club Community Picnic seniors 55 and older and children Area located just outside the Food 12 and younger. Court.
The City of Thornton recently launched a brand new Park & Recreation Facility Finder Web application! This application allows you to locate a park or recreation facility by street address, name, recreational activity or your current location. Also included are turn-by-turn directions, photos and a list of statistics for each park or facility! Available for use on computer, tablet or smartphone!
Harvest Fest Fishing Derby
Enjoy a silent auction, music, and light hors d’oeuvres.
Free and reasonably-priced face painting available in the Playful City USA Play Day area from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.!
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Brighton’s No. 27-Jackson Lambrecht holds tight to the ball trying to advance yards during the first half, but is stopped by the strong Rocky Mountain defense. Photo by Michelle Boyer
Brighton, Prairie View drop season openers By Michelle Boyer
Mkboyer8@gmail.com Neither Brighton nor Prairie View High School football teams could come out with a win during their season openers last Friday. Rocky Mountain overpowers Brighton 34-7 Brighton’s quarterback Brady Jacovetta made the team’s only touchdown on a 1-yard score. Rocky Mountain scored 21 of a total 34 points in the first quarter alone. “It would’ve been nice not to dig ourselves a hole in the first five minutes of the game,” BHS Coach Pat Sandoval said. “I know we’re young and at times it’s like deer in headlights. Spotting them 21 points right away doesn’t help. We’re a young team facing a senior dominant team. Brighton is small against everyone in 5A. We feel we compete with anyone on our schedule though.” Sandoval felt the team played much better as a team after the first 5 to 7 minutes of the game. “No one quit,” he said. “We fought head to the end.” Brighton travels to Monte Vista Friday. “Monte Vista had a scrimmage against Rocky Mountain preseason,” he said. “So we got a look at them, they too platoon. We have several two-way players. They’ll be a tough opponent. They do have experience at a lot of their key positions. Horizon defeated Prairie View 32-18 Prairie View didn’t come alive until the second quarter where they scored 6 points on a rushing touchdown. The point after kick was no good. In the third quarter Prairie View completed a pass for a touchdown, and tried for a two point conversion that failed. The Thunderhawks couldn’t hold Horizon back from scoring 15 unanswered points in the second half. Prairie View Coach Todd Riccio felt his team played hard the entire game. “We just had too many turnovers and a couple of big plays against us,” he said. “We’re young on the offensive line and we’ll only get better with time and game
experience. Horizon was a well-coached, strong and a physical team. They were a great non-conference challenge.” This week Coach Riccio said the team will work on not turning the ball over, finishing plays and of course getting better every day. “Mountain Range will be another tough challenge for us, as we continue to get ready for league,” he said. Ben Meraz gets his all Prairie View quarterback Ben Meraz said it was fun competing against Horizon, but he felt they came to play. “This one got away from us, but we now know what we need to work on so that we’ll be successful,” he said. The junior has been playing football since the fifth grade, and has played quarterback the entire time. “I do prefer playing QB because I like the responsibility that comes with it, and
I like being a leader,” he said. “I haven’t played any other position before high school or during my high school football career.” Last season Meraz was named honorable mention all-conference. “I don’t like to focus on the awards I get,” he said. “All that matters is if we get the win or not. If we go out and have a successful season, and I get recognized, it’s nice but that’s not at the top of my priority list.” This season his individual goals are to improve on every aspect of his game. “Whether it’s running the ball, passing or giving my team a chance to win every game,” Meraz said. “Our team is strong, it’s the beginning of the season and we just have to get settled into it. Compared to last year, I think we have every chance to be just as good, or even better as last year’s team, but we like to focus on the now, not previous seasons.”
Meraz said what helps him be a successful quarterback, is having a great O-line and supporting cast. “When you have time to throw and all the great skill players to throw to, it makes your life easier,” he said. “What also helps me is taking it one play at a time and staying even keeled.” When he’s not playing football, Meraz runs track during the offseason to help him stay in shape and help him get faster. “We’re looking forward to playing Mountain Range,” he said. “Getting to be in front of our fans; and in our home stadium is always great for us. We love how energetic our school spirit is.” “Ben Meraz is a great student-athlete who gives everything he has, and always strives to be better,” Riccio said. “He works hard and is determined to be great. He’s a great competitor and will never stop fighting until the game ends.”
Tee off towards strong goals Yang’s last year to pursue a trip to golf 5A state tournament By Michelle Boyer
Mkboyer8@gmail.com It’s been a rollercoaster type of golf season for Prairie View senior Andy Yang. “I’ve played good in three tournaments and not so good in my others,” he said. In the Horizon Invitational last week, Yang shot a 71 tying for third out of 144 competitors. His dad got Yang started in the game of golf, and he’s played it for the past nine years. “My favorite thing is always playing golf well,” he said. “Of course, my least favorite is obviously not playing the
game so well.” Yang said his personal goal is to make it to the state tournament. “I’ve yet to make it to state in my high school career,” he said. The past two years, the Prairie View team won the East Metro Athletic Conference title. “We will continue to try and take it again this season,” he said. “The team is strong and I believe in us to play well once again.” Yang has gotten many awards and recognition, but said his most favorite award was receiving the EMAC Player of the Year. When he’s not on the green, Yang is playing basketball as a hobby. He plans to attend college and said he loves Colorado University in Boulder. “I want to become a psychologist,” he said. “I’d love to continue playing golf in college.”
Prairie View High School golfer Andy Yang practicing on the green before the varsity tournament at Westminster Aug. 21. Yang’s been shooting in the high 70’s and an 80 so far this season. Photo by Michelle Boyer
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Head over heels Thornton gymnastics looking to be a powerhouse By Scott Stocker The Thornton gymnastic team was able to get off to a fair start in its season opener against Ponderosa, Aug. 22. And even though the Trojans were defeated by the Mustangs, 168-166, it was not unexpected. “We are not at full strength at this point, but we are going to be strong this season,” said Thornton coach Phil Sailas. “We should be able to score consistent in the 170’s and I think we have the capabilities to come through with a 181 at some point. The girls are excited and ready to go hard.” With the way gymnastics runs in Colorado, with not a lot of the larger schools even having gymnastics, Thornton is one team that actually combines athletes from four other schools — Brighton, Horizon, Northglenn and Westminster. “There is just great potential here,” Sailas said. “All of our varsity girls are strong on floor exercise and we’ve got at least four in every other event that can score high for us. We just need to stay healthy and I think we are going to open some eyes this season.” Some of the best eye openers should be senior Hannah Van Horn, juniors Sara
Michie and Sierra Kirylo and freshman, Halle Bell. Also among the top returning gymnasts should be junior Brooklyn Edelen and sophomore Dusti Sandoval. Bell scored a 9.5 on floor right out of the gate for Thornton in the opening meet against Ponderosa and Sailas is extremely high on what he feels she can accomplish. “Yes, the expectations are high for this young lady,” Sailas said. “What a way to start your season, and even greater that she’s a freshman. Her confidence is high and she’s certainly one who is backing everyone on the team.” Bell was more than pleased with her opening night, but it wasn’t unexpected. “My best event is floor,” said Bell, who attends Brighton. “I think this season we will work well as a team. I’m just so pleased to be able to compete in high school. As a team, our key is to stay focused and work hard to always improve. What’s nice is that I do have a high school team I can compete with during the season.” Van Horn has been best for Thornton on the uneven bars while Michie feels at home on the balance beam. “The Bars are usually the best for me and I think it’s going to be a fine and fun season,” Van Horn said. “We support each other and that’s important. I feel really good and I think we do have an opportunity to win state as team. “I’ve been to state on the bars and vault,” Van Horn said. “My goal is to make
Tennis, a family affair Randall finds fun and a mental boost on the courts By Michelle Boyer
Mkboyer8@gmail.com Tennis is all in the genes for Brighton High School tennis player Ben Randall. “My mom played tennis in high school, and is fairly good,” he said. “She’s the one that got me started in tennis with the Colorado Association of Recreational Athletics program.” His mom has been the girls’ tennis coach at Prairie View High School for the past few years. “She’s a huge reason that I haven’t quite tennis,” he said. “This isn’t because she’s a coach, but rather a great mother.” The senior has played No. 1 singles for three years. “This year I plan to qualify for state … for the first time,” he said. “I also plan to be top in my conference.” Last season Randall placed fourth at regionals, which were two matches from making it to the state tournament. “My favorite and least favorite things about the sport are actually the same,” he said. “The mental aspect of the game, I love that you get more pumped up the more you influence
your opponent. However, this does go both ways and you can very easily find your way on a downhill slop fast in a match. Mental toughness is a must in tennis.” Randall’s main focus is tennis. “I’m not a super competitive level type person,” he said. “I more am about having fun with friends. I’m doing something almost every day to stay active and fit.” “What most people don’t think about is how Randall intense matches and points can get. Tennis is really challenging physically and mentally, which people don’t realize. The great thing about tennis though is that anyone can play from kids in CARA to 80 years old. People don’t see many over the age of 50 playing football. Also the cute girls in tennis skirts don’t hurt either.” Randall was named second team all-conference for tennis in previous year. He also had the opportunity with his CARA background to coach in the summer program this year. “It was an awesome opportunity helping with CARA,” he said. “We had a lot of fun.” A few colleges are talking with Randall, but he’s not made any definite selections at this point.
PGA’s best to tee it up at Cherry Hills Staff Report With dozens of the world’s best professional golfers set to tee it up at Cherry Hills Country Club this week, tickets are at a premium. No tickets will be sold at the gate for the Sept. 4-7 BMW Championship and fans are encouraged to check online at www.BMWChampionshipUSA.com for availability. “We do expect to see maybe over 140,000 fans for the week,” said BMW Championship General Chairman George Solich. The BMW Championship is the third — and second to last — leg of the season-ending FedEx Cup playoffs. The top 70 players in the standings advance to Cherry Hills for the first Colorado PGA men’s event since the 2006 International at Castle Pines. The top 125 players in the FedEx standings, which didn’t include Tiger Woods, played Aug. 21-24 at The Barclays in Paramus, N.J. to kick off the playoffs. Hunter Mahan won the event, and in turn moved from 62nd to first in the standings, dropping
Rory McIlroy to second. Playoff contenders were trimmed to 100 for the Deutsche Bank Championship Aug. 29-Sept. 1 in Norton, Mass., and the top 70 will then come to Cherry Hills. Playoff points are added to those garnered during the regular season and points will determine the eventual champion following the Tour Championship Sept. 11-14 in Atlanta. Only the leading 30 players in points after Cherry Hills will play in Atlanta. In addition to Mahan and McIlroy, other celebrated players in the top 100 prior to the Deutsche Bank Championship include Bubba Watson (fifth), 2010 FedEx champion Jim Furyk (sixth), Rickie Fowler (11th), Sergio Garcia (15th), Kent Denver graduate Kevin Stadler (34th), Ernie Els (39th) and Phil Mickelson (57th). The contenders who make the Cherry Hills field will compete on a 7,352-yard, par 70 course with 3-inch deep rough. “With the rain we’ve had, the rough has got some teeth,” Solich said.
Hannah Van Horn, Sara Michie, Halle Bell, left to right. Photo by Scott Stocker state this year in the all-around. We have a lot of good girls on our team and I think we can go a long ways.” Michie is also confident she’ll qualify for state this season and has high hopes she can place among the state’s best. “My best event is the beam and hopefully I will become much stronger on floor,” Michie said. “I want us to make state and then for several of us to reach the second day of competitions for the
individual events. We’re so much better than last year and it’s great to have a lot of team bonding.” Kirylo placed seventh in state last season on vault, and Sailas thinks she will be so much stronger this time around. “All the varsity girls can do full flips on floor and five of the girls have Giants on the bars,” Sailias said. “That right there is a plus. Again, we just have to stay away from injuries.”
SPORT SCORES Thursday: BHS softball at The Dave Sanders Memorial Tournament at Columbine, 4 p.m. PVHS boys’ golf at Northglenn Invitational, 10 a.m. BHS boys’ golf at Legacy Tournament TBA BHS volleyball at Greeley West, 6:30 p.m. PVHS softball at Aurora Central, 4 p.m. BHS boys’ soccer vs. Mountain Range, 7 p.m. PVHS volleyball at Mountain Range, 6:30 p.m. Friday: BHS softball at Varsity Invitational Aurora Sports Complex at 9 a.m. PVHS softball at Berthoud Tournament, TBA BHS cross country at Horizon Popsicle Run, Noon BHS cross country at Alamosa Joe Vigil Open, 9:25 a.m. BHS football at Mountain Vista (Highlands Ranch), 7 p.m. PVHS football vs. Mountain Range, 7 p.m. Saturday: BHS softball at Varsity Invitational Aurora Sports Complex at 9 a.m.
PVHS volleyball at Silver Creek Tournament, TBA BHS cross country at Alamosa Joe Vigil Open, 9:25 a.m. Monday: BHS boys’ tennis at Overland, 4 p.m. PVHS boys’ soccer at Pomona, 4 p.m. PVHS volleyball vs. Greeley West, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday: BHS softball vs. Westminster, 4:30 p.m. PVHS cross country at Elizabeth, 3 p.m. PVHS softball vs. Northglenn, 4 p.m. BHS volleyball vs. Ralston Valley, 6:30 p.m. PVHS boys’ soccer vs. Columbine, 7 p.m. Wednesday: BHS boys’ golf at PVHS Invitational, Buffalo Run, TBA Scores: Football- Rocky Mountain 34, BHS 7 Horizon 32, PVHS 18 Boys’ Soccer- BHS 3, Grand Junction 2 Softball- PVHS 12, Grand Junction 8 PVHS 3, Grand Junction Central 1 PVHS 5, Fruita 4 PVHS 6, Denver East 5 BHS 4, Eaglecrest 2
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Www.SilvaBuildsIt.com Call (303)908-5793
• Honest pricing • • Free estimates •
Landscaping/Nurseries
Large and small repairs 35 yrs exp. Reasonable rates 303-425-0066
RALPH’
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Decks and Patios
Residential Concrete Work • Best prices • Free estimates
*Leaf Cleanup*Lawn Maintenance* Tree & Bush Trimming/Removal* Removal/Replacement Decorative Rock, Sod or Mulch*Storm Damage Cleanup*Gutter cleaning * All of your ground maintenance needs Servicing the West & North areas Mark: 303.432.3503 Refs.avail
Hauling Service
15% Off
303-429-0380
LAWN SERVICES
$$Reasonable Rates$$
HOME REPAIRS
Garage Doors
NAVARRO Concrete, Inc.
• Aff • •
Call Rick 720-285-0186
Radiant Lighting Service **
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Lawn/Garden Services
Drywall Repair Specialist
• Home Renovation and Remodel • 30 years Experience • Insured • Satisfaction Guaranteed
All phases to include
FIREFIGHTERS from the Brighton Fire Department will perform free blood pressure checks 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 8, at Eagle View Adult Center, 1150 Prairie Center Parkway, Brighton. Call 303-655-2075 or go to www.brightonco.gov.
Handyman
Call Ed 720-328-5039
REGLAZE YOUR TUB!
Advertise: 303-566-4100
A PATCH TO MATCH
Highly rated & screened contractor by Home Advisor & Angies list
Sept. 6, at The Armory Performing Arts Center, 300 Strong St., Brighton. Go to www.brightonarmory.org/Events.htm for tickets and information.
BLOOD PRESSURE Screening
Drywall
NW
Famil
We will match any written estimate! Same day service! No job too small or too big!
303-960-7665 LANDSCAPE • Complete Landscape Design & Construction • Retaining Walls, Paver & Natural Stone Patios • Decks & Pergolas • Drainage Solutions • New Plantings • Landscape Lighting • Irrigation Systems and Repairs • Concrete Work • Clean-ups & Plant Pruning COLORADO REGISTERED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
Licensed
720.436.6340
Insured
www.arterralandscaping.com Deker Landscaping
Complete Landscaping Rock Decoration Sprinkler System Fences - Concrete Work SNOW REMOVAL Driveway/Sidewalk/Porch
303-257-0540 / 720-298-9091 edlawnservices@gmail.com
Long lasting Specialty Services interior & exterior Over 40 yrs. experience References and guarantees available.
Call Frank
303.420.0669 Bob’s Painting, Repairs & Home Improvements 30 yrs experience Free estimates 303-450-1172
DEEDON'S PAINTING 40 years experience Interior & Exterior painting. References 303-466-4752
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Services Painting
• Affordable • Quality • Insured • Great Customer Service • Local Colorado Business • Exterior Painting • Interior Painting • Drywall Repair
“We Specialize In Jus*Painting” Pet Care & Services Pet Sitting - My home Reasonable Rates (720)635-0514
NW
Advertise: 303-566-4100
Roofing/Gutters
Window Services
All Types of Roofing New Roofs, Reroofs, Repairs & Roof Certifications Aluminum Seamless Gutters Family owned/operated since 1980 Call Today for a FREE Estimate • Senior Discounts
Old Pro Window Cleaning
(303) 234-1539
www.AnyWeatherRoofing.com • Sales@AnyWEatherRoofing.com
DEPENDABLE ROOF AND GUTTER REPAIR Repairs are all I do! Wind Damage & Fix Leaks Gutter repair/cleaning 40 years experience FREE Estimates
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Bob Bonnet 720-530-7580
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES GUIDE A QUALITY HANDYMAN SERVICE Affordable Home Repairs At Your Fingertips FREE ESTIMATES, ALL WORK GUARANTEED
(720)209-4589
Custom Bathrooms & Kitchens, Property Maintenance & General Repairs
Raz’s Grooming AFFORDABLE HOME DOG GROOMING WHERE PETS ARE FAMILY
Senio Discou r nt
Rachelle Williams By appointment only
Save $25 on any work over $100 Contact Mark at
720-422-2532
720-636-4853
BE YOUR OWN BOSS
We Provide all You Need to Own Your Own Commercial Cleaning Business!
Guaranteed: Customers, Training, Financing, Support Rated #1 Fastest Growing Franchise in 2008, 2009, 2010, & 2013
Call 720-962-9060
Free Nail Grinding with every Groom
razgrooming@gmail.com
Plumbing ALAN Urban Plumbing
New, Remodel, Repair, Plumbing, Heating, A/C & Boilers,
(303)423-5122
Roofing:
Shingles, Flat Roofs, Roof Leak Repairs. 35 years of experience. Free estimates. Butch Metzler (303)422-8826
Sprinklers
POWER WASHING Homes · Fences · Decks · Driveways
Just Sprinklers Inc
BUILDING PROJECTS Fences · Decks
Licensed and Insured
FRONT RANGE PLUMBING
303.451.1971
Commercial/Residential
For all your plumbing needs • Water Heaters • Plumbing Parts SENIOR DISCOUNTS FREE ESTIMATES in the metro area
Affordable Rates
Residential /Commercial
• Winterization • System Startup • Install, Repair • Service & Renovations
MINOR HOME REPAIRS No job is too small • Free Estimates
System Startups $35.00 Free Estimates Senior Discounts
Stephen D. Williams
Michael’s Handyman Services
justssprinklers@gmail.com
(303) 425-6861 25 Plus Years Exp • Family Owned & Operated
Let Me Help You Beautify Your Home – Quality Workmanship
www.frontrangeplumbing.com Professional Installations & Repairs Lifetime Warranty + SOD INSTALLATION
$AVE MONEY AND WATER dirty jobs done dirt cheap Drain Cleaning & Plumbing Repairs
720-308-6696 www.askdirtyjobs.com
Free phone Quotes Residential/Commercial * Water Heaters Drain Cleaning * Remodel * Sump Pumps Toilets * Garbage Disposals
RALPH’S & JOE’S AFFORDABLE
Fast, friendly service All Work Guaranteed!
303-523-5859 Tree Service JAY WHITE Tree Service Serving with pride since 1975 Tree & shrub trimming & removals Licensed and Insured Firewood For Sale Call Jay (303)278-7119
720-231-5954
Accepting all major credit cards
Insured & Bonded
Tree & Shrub Trimming, Tree Removal Stump Grinding Free Estimates Licensed and Insured
Home Remodeling Specialists, Inc. * Bath * Kitch Remodels * Bsmt Finishes * Vinyl Windows * Patio Covers * Decks 30+ yrs. exp. George (303)252-8874
Owner
• Shower Doors 1/2" & 3/8" Heavy Glass
• Work Guaranteed
303-420-0602 • 9275 Ralston Road Monday - Friday 7 – 3:30 | 5% Off Discount With Coupon
The Big Ash Tree Company
Emerald Ash Borer:
This pest, new to Colorado, is a significant problem for all ash trees. I strongly recommed having your valuable ash trees injected prior to having an “officially designated” infestation in your area.
To advertise your business here, call Karen at 303-566-4091
720-394-1709
Arborist Alliance COMPLETE TREE SERVICE Tree & Shrub Pruning Tree & Stump Removal Tree & Shrub Planting Insect / Disease Control Deep Root Fertilizing Commercial Tree Care Licensed & Insured • Certified Arborist
720-998-4205
A publication of
35 Years Experience
• Replacement Windows • Patio Doors • Mirrors
303-550-3130
www.stumpthumpersdenver.com
Licensed - Bonded - Insured
Office 303-642-3548 Cell 720-363-5983
FREE ESTIMATES • Residential • Commercial • 35 Years Experience
thebigashtree@comcast.net • www.thebigashtree.com
We offer tree removal, brush, mulch and root chasing in addition to stump removal. We also have firewood available! Call today for your Free Estimate. Credit cards accepted • Insured
Ron Massa
SHOWER DOOR
ISA Certified Arborist - #0805A
A Tree Stump Removal Company
Rocky Mountain Contractors
* 10% discount with this ad * KOLOSS GC
Sid Wolf
Remodeling
Bathroom/kitchen remodeling, repair work, plumbing leaks, water damage. No job too small Window replacement. Serving Jeffco since 1970 (303)237-3231
Call Michael
Maximum pest control while respecting the environment
Family Owned & Operated. Low Rates.
GREENE'S REMODELING
Complete Home Remodeling Interior - Exterior - Kitchens - Baths - Basements Additions - Master Suites - Decks - Doors - Windows Siding - Roofing
303-301-4420
Majestic Tree Service Sump pumps, water lines, garbage disposals, toilets, sinks & more
Free Estimates • Reliable • Quick Response
Interior · Exterior Fences · Decks *
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Instruction
Garage Sales
Miscellaneous
MUSIC LESSONS: piano, voice, woodwinds, she teaches 1/2 lessons for $25 beginning at 3pm until last lesson at 7pm Monday, Tuesday & Thursday GOLDEN
Annual Garage Sale
Grow 8-12 feet yearly. $17-$23 delivered. Potted. Brochure online:
MASTERS in MUSIC ED
Saturday, Sept. 13th from 8am to 3pm
303-726-7644
Piano Lessons given
in Thornton & Northglenn All ages $15 per 1/2 hour lesson 27 years experience
(303)280-0731
Lost and Found If you have been in Longmont Vacuum in Longmont, Co. this last Monday morning, Aug. 18th could you please contact us at 303-776-8310. We would like to visit with you.
Misc. Notices
in Thornton
FARM & AGRICULTURE Farm Products & Produce Grain Finished Buffalo
quartered, halves and whole
Garage Sales 55O WOLFENSBERGER CASTLE ROCK Sept 12th & 13th 9-4 at Epiphany Luthern church. Annual sale supports our Orphan Grain Train mission project. We have a reputation for offering good clean merchandise. Estimated 15,000 items for sale, Kids costumes, baby things, guy stuff, one of a kind new quilts, a lot of gently used furniture, purses and clothing accessories, holiday , household, unusual and unique items and a few things we can't identify but you most likely have always wanted one. Some items are priced, we will accept your reasonable offer for the rest. Weather no problem, most things are indoors. Arvada
Big Garage Sale
Friday & Saturday September 5th & 6th 8am-2pm 7734 Newland Street Arvada 80003 Office Chair, Craft Stuff, Household Items, Books - paperbacks, Music CD's, Clothing and much more! Golden/Genesee Huge Multi-Family/Moving Sale 2338 Bitterroot Lane Golden Friday, Saturday, Sunday September 5, 6, 7 9am-5pm Furniture & Household Items See Craigslist for Pictures Cash Only
Homes in all areas
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TRANSPORTATION
Autos for Sale Buing Unwanted Cars and Trucks? (303)594-4331 HIRING
Apartments
Ladies Clothes
Evening Gowns, better dresses, casual clothes Sizes 4, 6 & 8 all classic, not trendy, worn once or never worn, cash only, Littleton 303-332-3235
R E A L T O R S
+2.8% MLS CO-OP
2006 Jayco Eagle 30' 5th wheel RV Trailer w/a slide out, excellent condition $16,500 303-840-1231
FULL SERVICE BROKERAGE OWNER 25 YEARS!
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Senior Housing
Office Rent/Lease VARIOUS OFFICES 100-2,311 sq.ft. Rents from $200-$1750/month. Full service. 405-409 S Wilcox
Castle Rock
Wasson Properties 719-520-1730
Now Leasing
Senior Apartments • Controlled Access Entry • Fitness Salon • Smoke-Free • Social Activities • Classes Nestled next to the foothills in Lakewood
303-237-2878 Call Joyce for a tour. Hurry they go fast!
Westhaven offers affordable senior apartments where you can enjoy activities with friends, shop, and have direct access to light rail. Views of the mountains and the city are right out your window. With a new name and new management in 2013, this community received a bold new look and delivers on old fashioned values.
HOME FOR RENT
Convertible, Burnt Orange.
Beautiful and fun to drive. 6-speed Call or apply online for immediate consideration! manual transmission. 95,000 miles. 1-877-220-5627 $9,500 OBO 720-587-7469 jobs.wm.com Appliances Media Code: 6EN RV’s and Campers EOE M/F/D/V Apartment size washer/dryer
Clothing
* No Advertising Fees * Relocation Exposure * Realtors Show Home * Sign & Lockbox * No Upfront Fees
B E ST O F T H E B E ST
Near Sedalia $700/mo. 1 bedroom, Mountain Living, Scenic, Easy Commute, On Highway 67, Acreage, W/D Hook-up Private, Modern (303)647-9860
18+ years of age Hold a current driver’s license. Antique, Cast Iron Well hand-pump provide their own tools Eclipse Spyder 2007basic Mitsubishi
(303)396-2000
* Everything Included * Free Market Analysis * MLS Placement * PlacementonRealtor.com * Internet Exposure
720-560-1999
Antiques & Collectibles Requirements
GE uses 110, Used only 1 year Paid $2000 asking $1400 obo
OF PURCHASE PRICE
Charles Realty
Sr Plant Maintenance Mechanic in Denver, CO $2,000 commitment bonus
$150 negotiable (303)979-9534
SELL
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RENTALS
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GARAGE & ESTATE SALES
PETS
447 4181
Highlands Ranch Huge Community Garage Sale 15 + Homes Friday & Saturday September 5 & 6 8am-1pm The Villages in Highlands Ranch Highlands Ranch Parkway and Westridge For local Knolls news any time of day, find your community online at (Near Lucent)
MERCHANDISENOW
BARGAINS
Zero-down programs avail.
www.mustseeinfo.com or call Kevin 303-503-3619
or 509
Home for Sale
Home for Sale
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Hillcrest HOA Community
IT’S THE BIG ONE MARTHA! Annual Yard Sale benefits Boy Scout Troop 342 One acre of great stuff! Home & office furniture, tools, toys, books, electronics, sporting goods, clothes, housewares, antiques and much more! PRICED TO SELL! 143 Union, Lakewood Saturday Sept 13th 8-4pm
Advertise: 303-566-4100
BANK FORECLOSURE & HUD PROPERTIES
Croke Dr., Lane St., Orangewood Dr. & Appletree Place from 97th to 99th streets
Want To Purchase
minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201
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2 Bedroom Arvada - 2 blocks from Olde Town - New Carpet, New Paint Onsite Laundry, Off-street Parking Minutes from I-70, Restaurants, Shopping, Transportation $875/month + deposit Incl. Heat, Water, Trash Quiet, Clean six-unit bldg. Non-smoking, Credit and Criminal Background Check, No Pets (720) 635-3265
Divorce Must Sell: Beautiful Custom '03 Beaver' Contessa Class A motorcoach, 55k miles. Reduced $12,000. to $67,900. Decorator interior, real Cherry Cabinetry, Italian tile, full paint loaded with new upgrades, 370 hp Cummins Diesel. NO DEALERS 303-875-4209
Furniture
Wanted
48" Diameter solid oak table, 4 chairs, 2 leaves, very good condition $275 cash only (303)432-2379 or (303)521-9878
Cash for all Cars and Trucks
Miscellaneous
(303)741-0762
Coffee/End Tables, Bar stools, lamps, ski boots, ladies bike, TV Stands, Ethan Allen Furniture, Thomasville Bedroom set (303)947-5850
DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK, BOAT, RV; Running or not, to www.developmentaldisabled.org Tax deductible! 303-659-8086. 14 years of service
Under $1000 Running or not. Any condition
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