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The Adams 14 School District’s last-minute decision to take the day after Veterans Day off has less to do with permanent staffing shortages and more to do with understanding the nature of Thursday holidays and giving staff and students a break, according to officials. “We are not feeling the pinch, that either classes or schools are going uncovered,” said Robert Lundin, executive director of communications and special projects for Adams County School District 14. The Commerce City-based district announced Nov. 8 that it would extend the normal Veterans Day holiday by a day this year to include Thursday and Friday, giving staff and students a four-day weekend. The decision is based on the difficulty of finding substitutes for the teachers who might end up taking the day off. Lundin said the district usually sees attendance drop off on the day after Veterans Day, with more parents choosing to keep their kids home for the day. The district expected teachers to do the same this year, he said. “The question is going to be how likely are teacher or support staff to use their allocated days, to take that
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Friday off and make it an extended weekend?” Lundin said. “And second, will students return as well or will parents decide to take the day and visit family?” District 14 has more than 6,000 students attending 11 schools - seven elementary schools, two middle schools and two high schools, Adams City and Lester Arnold. Lundin said the teaching positions at those schools are all fully staffed. “We have been able to recover (from COVID) in large part because teachers, administrators and support staff have been remarkably persistent and wanted to see their kids thrive in the aftermath of the pandemic,” Lundin said. But the district also relies on a group of 97 substitute teachers -- between paraprofessionals and certified teachers -- many of whom work in several metro Denver school
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districts throughout the year. “We have had a shortage of substitutes, not just at Adams 14, but across the state. This is a statewide issue,” he said. Adams 12 Five Star School District and Boulder Valley also decided to cancel classes Nov. 12. “That’s why both Adams 12 and Boulder Valley came to the same conclusion, for the same reason,” Lundin said. “The conclusion we all came to is that it’s more disruptive to return kids to school on Friday with the potential of some portion of teachers not being back, and then having to shuffle classes because you do not have as ready a pool of substitutes as you would like.” Representatives from Adams 12 could not be reached for comment. Lundin said it should not be a regular problem for the district because the Veterans Day holiday
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Donated supplies ‘re-motivates everybody’ at Twombly Kids, teachers excited to receive donated school supplies The Colorado Center for the Blind in Littleton.
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They came to the Colorado Center for the Blind seeking confidence. They left traumatized. Sexual abuses were kept quiet for decades at the world-renowned school for the blind in Littleton, former students and employees allege. More than a dozen previously unreported instances of sexual misconduct and abuse spanning at least two decades at the Colorado Center for the Blind have surfaced during an internal investigation of the school’s parent organization. Among the offenses were the al-
leged sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl by a summer youth camp counselor in 2001, a teacher accused of sexually harassing students in 2019 who was hired despite school leadership allegedly knowing he had faced accusations of unwanted sexual contact at another school, and a teacher who admitted he engaged in a sexual relationship with a 19-year-old student in violation of school policy. Reporter David Gilbert has been investigating for several months. Read his report — a collaboration of Colorado Community Media and The Colorado Sun — at ColoradoCommunityMedia.com.
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The kids at Twombly Elementary gleamed with smiles as they were grabbing a backpack and school supplies that were donated by the community of Fort Lupton’s annual spaghetti dinner in September. More than $8,000 was raised to help the schools. Twombly Elementary Principal Julie Baker said it’s good for her kids. “It feels great to receive these supplies especially these days seeing these kinds of acts of kindness that last a long time and I think it just helps re-motivate everybody,” Baker said. “There is so much good in the world and to have the extra supplies to be able to help kids and families out when they have a hard time is very rewarding.” The school supplies will be delivered to Kenneth Homyak PreK-8, Fort Lupton High School, Butler Elementary, Fort Lupton Middle, and Little Trappers Preschool. “It’s great to see their huge smiles
Twombly Elementary Assistant Principal Jordan Chacon hands out school supplies to excited children. PHOTO BY BELEN WARD
on their faces, those are things that make our job much more enjoyable. We’re able to get together with the community, and they’re able to provide such cool treats for the kids and something so simple but it’s so meaningful to them- it’s pretty neat to see,” said Jordon Chacon Assistant Principal Twombly Elementary. Fort Lupton resident Tom Callaway donated to the school supply fund by going to the spaghetti dinner and was there to watch how his contribution helped the kids. “It’s always great to see kids being helped out, and I’m glad I was able to come,” said Callaway.
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‘Tis the season to be spending money on wastewater issues in Fort Lupton. Wastewater treatment plant manager John Mays asked council for a total of $33,000 for repairs to buy a replacement pump for the city’s north lift station and to rebuild a pump on the south lift station. During a council town hall Nov. 9, Mays said the northern lift station has been in place since the early 1990s. The pump that needs to be replaced is an original issue. “We’re seeing lots of clogging,”
Mays told the council. “There aren’t any parts on the shelf. There’s a lot of corrosion in the motor. It’s a lowefficiency design motor.” In addition to “bad mechanical seals,” May said the south lift station’s water motor is “shorted out.” The price is about $9,500. But May asked for an extra $500 “in case we find some extras.” He recommended Water Technical group do the work. Benefit changes There may be some alterations to the city’s retirement plan for police officers. At present, the city pays 9 percent,
while the Fire and Police Pension Association chips in 12 percent. Earlier this fall, Police Chief John Fryar asked council to increase the city’s share. The city proposed an increase of 0.5 of 1 percent per year for the next three years. Human Resources Director Laura Howe said the cost for next year’s contribution could increase $11,000. The city’s cost to help ensure workers through worker’s compensation may increase, too. Part of the reason is the increased cost of doing business. As of Nov. 9, Pinnacol Insurance had not sent Howe rates for 2022. The city has to sign off on this package with in 45 days of Jan. 1.
Smith, PVMC’s chief paramedic battalion chief, dies STAFF REPORT
Memorial services for Platte Valley Medical Center Paramedic Battalion Chief Mark Smith will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, at Orchard Church, 12405 E. 120th Ave. Smith died of complications of coronavirus early Nov. 7. He’d been a first responder for 30 years, dating back to his time with Reed Ambulance, Rural Metro Ambulance and as a dispatcher for Adams County Communications. “Whether Mark was teaching, working on the ambulance, leading his team as the shift supervisor
or any other countless tasks he would take on, he was always an inspiration and did what he could to put a smile on your face,” said a Facebook post from PVMC. “Mark was known for Smith his sarcastic humor and personality, always teasing and making the workplace fun. To all who knew him, he was kind, compassionate, caring, and an all-around hero.” Following the memorial service, there will be an emergency vehicle procession to Platte Valley Medical
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Center for a brief, final ceremony. “Mark will be missed by all including his co-responders from surrounding fire, EMS and police agencies,” PVMC’s post read. “Being a part of the Platte family for as long as he has been, he has made countless friends and has touched many, many lives. His entire Platte family are grieving his loss, a loss that will be felt for a long time. “Please keep the Smith family in your thoughts and prayers as the times ahead will no doubt be difficult to navigate,” the post added. “Hold tightly to one another and, as Mark would say, ‘Be more gooder.’” PAID ADVERTISEMENT
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Brighton Chamber honors six local businesses BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Six of Brighton’s best business and community leaders received awards at the 2021 Brighton Annual Gala Awards Gala, hosted by the Greater Brighton Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau, at the Adams County Waymire Dome Nov. 5. “It was a great night to reconnect with one another after 18 months of being in pandemic unknowns, “ said Shianna Sepulveda, the Brighton chamber’s community concierge. United Power received the People Choice Award of the Year by working hard to keep the lights on for the community, according to a statement. “The linkage to our business members provided by local chambers of commerce is a significant asset for United Power. We truly value the opportunity to network with businesses of all sizes through our membership and participation in the Brighton Chamber of Commerce,” said United Power Government and Regulatory Affairs Officer Troy Whitmore. “We thank the chamber for this prestigious award and pledge to continue to support this organization in the future.” The community members celebrated the awards and had fun with a circus of acts, such as caricatures, and a balloon artist creating forms out of balloons. There was also a performance by Dan Jasperson a
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magician and mentalist entertained with shock and awe tricks. Melissa Rippy Allstate earned the Small Business of the Year Award. The Rippy Agency opened in Brighton Nov. 1, 2013. After the first year in business Rippy’s Agency received the People’s Choice Small Business of the Year award from the chamber. Before opening the agency Rippy was an insurance claims adjuster, investigating auto and home claims for about 11 years. “The Rippy Agency was honored to be nominated amongst fellow
small business owners, and we are thrilled to receive this award. We’d like to thank our clients, the community, the Greater Brighton Chamber of Commerce, United Power, and the city of Brighton for this recognition,” said Rippy in the statement. Almost Home took home the Outstanding Organization of the Year for its efforts to provide for people in need of shelter. “We want to thank the community for their financial and goods support and also volunteering your time. We
could not do this without the community support, It’s helping people who are facing housing instability,” said Almost Home Deputy Executive Director Rachel Monroe. Dan Cochran picked up the Ambassador of the Year Award for his work as chamber ambassador to help new members network and grow into Brighton’s business community. “I’m truly humbled that they pick me as Ambassador, the chamber is a great group of people. It’s fun being part of the chamber,” said Cochran. Blackjack’s Pizza Manager Desiree Sirow brought home the Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award for her contribution to the communities. “It’s quite overwhelming and an honor,” Sirow said in the statement. Cinn-A-Brew Susan Keith owner and Brandi Blackston received the New Business of the Year Award. She has been in business since last April brewing up fresh coffee, baking giant cinnamon rolls and also a variety of baked goods and sandwiches. “We were stunned. We are honored to be recognized. We want to thank the community and the chamber for their support,”said owner Susan Keith, Cinn-A-Brew. “The Brighton Chamber wishes to say thank you to all of the incredible sponsors who made the event possible and to all of the wonderful guests that were the real stars of the show,” the statement said.
Christmas Past & Present @ the Adams County Museum
5-8 p.m.Saturday, Nov. 20 9601 Henderson Road in Brighton Come join us in this celebration of the holidays – the buildings are decorated inside and out. There will be entertainment, free admission into the buildings, free cookies and hot cider and hot chocolate (while supplies last), and marshmallow roasting! D FOO OR F E BL A L I SE! A AVA H C PUR
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Officials have high hopes for vaccines for children With cases climbing and holidays soon, vaccines and masks best bets BY LUKE ZARZECKI LZARZECKI@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
As cases of COVID-19 climb throughout Colorado, local officials hope a new push to vaccinate kids as young as 5 will help. Hospitals are urging community members to get vaccinated and to begin wearing masks indoors, especially for the unvaccinated. “With cooler weather arriving, we may wish to move indoors—but ask that you wear masks indoors and avoid large gatherings. We also ask that you be mindful to avoid unnecessary trauma to help alleviate pressure on the hospital systems with preventable injuries,” said Meredith Ritchie, a communications field advisor with Centura Health. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the emergency use for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5 through 11 years old Oct. 29. Especially with the Thanksgiving holiday coming up, Dr. Stephan Cobb, Centura’s chief medical officer for Denver’s metro area, suggested families begin to get vaccinated to protect others. “The best way to protect a grand-
mother who’s 80 years old is for all of her family members that she’s going to love on Thanksgiving and Christmas be vaccinated,” he said. COVID vaccination statistics make the likelihood of parent getting the shot seem promising, according to the Colorado’s Department of Public Health & Environment. Whether families will vaccinate their 5- to 11-year-old children seems promising. According to the Colorado’s Department of Public Health & Environment 80.6 percent of folks older than 18 have had at least one shot, and 79.4 percent for folks 12 years old and older. If trends continue, children aged 5 to 11 may also sign up. Despite Colorado’s high vaccination rates, which is 79.30 percent for all eligible people, health-care systems have been slammed with COVID patients. For the week of Nov. 8, the Centura hospital system had 339 COVID patients in their system. 29 percent of total beds were occupied by COVID patients, 56 percent of their ICU beds were COVID patients, and of the COVID patients, 74 percent were not vaccinated. Those who are vaccinated have a far less chance of spreading the disease, which is why vaccinated folks protect those who are at risk. What parents need to know For parents, injecting their children with a new vaccine that has been produced in record time can
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stir hesitancy and anxiety. Dr. Cobb says that that anxiety is a good thing because parents should care about what doctors are placing into their children. Cobb is a family doctor by training. When parents come to him asking about the vaccine, he fully recommends children receive the vaccine and reassures them they are safe and effective. However, Cobb notes how the misinformation circulating about the vaccines can make productive conversations difficult. “When somebody says something to you that’s truly unbelievable, it’s harder to engage in a conversation, because it’s so obvious that it’s not true,” he said. “Whereas if somebody comes to you with a reasonable concern, you’re gonna have a conversation.” He compares concerns about the COVID vaccine to the concerns about the association of autism with other vaccines. “The evidence is clear, there’s no association with autism. But that’s a concern I could understand. There was a lot of talk about it. Autism is tough,” he said. Other myths are harder to dispatch, he said. “There was a myth that the COVID vaccine could affect fertility, there’s not even a shred of evidence that would imply that, and so how somebody came up in their mind with that thought, is sort of beyond
me,” he said. “When somebody says something to you that’s truly unbelievable, it’s harder to engage in a conversation, because it’s so obvious that it’s not true. Whereas if somebody comes to you with a reasonable concern, you’re going to have a conversation.” Cobb said that about 700 children in the United States have died from COVID. About 7,000 to 8,000 children developed the multi-system inflammatory disease from COVID, which can cause dysfunction of many organs. This is one reason why children should receive the vaccine, but the most important reason, he says, is that it is “incredibly effective and it’s incredibly safe.” Cobb confirmed vaccines can cut down on different, mutant strains advancing in the future. “The more the virus can circulate, the more likely (it will) develop mutations,” he said. Cobb declined to say whether a mandate for vaccines should be enacted by government or school boards. He noted that when the government tells people to do something, they often react stubbornly. He looks at the country’s effort at the beginning of the pandemic and how people stayed home, resulting in almost eliminating a respiratory season. “I think that (politicians) have to be really thoughtful about whether (a mandate) would create more resistance than if they didn’t issue mandates,” he said.
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NEWS BRIEFS Vaccine clinic A free mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be on hand at Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, 6060 E. Parkway Drive, starting at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17. Appointments are available in 15-minute intervals for pediatric vaccines, adult vaccines and adult booster vaccines. Visit https://commerce-117-cdphe-mvu2.youcanbook. me/?fbclid=IwAR1KG76RHxYMRh PBADuQz1SPC56nX6BAZ-JrKgJhDiUJWVz61U_uI_YFQlY Court news The next court appearance for Karena Cecil, the Brighton mother accused of killing her son in a rollover crash this summer, is Wednesday, Nov. 24. Chris Hopper, spokesman for the 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, said her arraignment was continued. Cecil faces a count of vehicular homicide. Investigators said she was behind the wheel of a car that rolled over on I-76, killing her 10-year-old son. Survey says The city of Brighton is redesigning its website and wants public input on potential looks and features. “This is an opportunity to address any concerns and incorporate suggestions for the city’s website,” said Kristen Chernosky, communications and engagement director. “This survey is a great way to get that direct feedback from the community.” To take the public survey, visit http://brightonco.gov/websurvey. A press statement said questions range from ease of website navigation to subscriptions and suggestions for improvements. Participants will be required to share their email and may be contacted for potential follow-up questions. The deadline to take the survey is Friday, Nov. 19. Email communications@brightonco.gov. Name that snowplow The city of Brighton’s first Name That Snowplow contest is underway. Elementary school students can submit their ideas for the city’s nine snowplows for the coming snow season. The deadline is Friday, Nov. 19. Contest winners will have the chance to ride alongside the snow-
plows they named during the Festival of Lights parade Saturday, Dec. 11, weather permitting. Email communiucations@brightonco.gov. Christmas past and present The Adams County Museum will host its Christmas Past and Present Event from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, at 9601 Henderson Road. It’s a free celebration of the coming holiday season, complete with entertainment, free admission into the buildings, free cookies, hot cider, hot chocolate (as supplies last) and marshmallow roasting. Food will be available for purchase. Call 303-659-7103. New Eye for Art exhibit ‘Return to Summer’ More than 50 artists and 160 pieces of art are now featured in the newest Eye For Art “Return to Summer” exhibit at City Hall. The artwork ranges from oils and acrylics to watercolors and computer paintings, graphite drawings, photography, fused glass, pottery, mixed media, jewelry and various sculptures. Artists featured include: Olivia Andruss, Frank Carrillo, Mary Chan, Ron Cupps, Kim Davis, Randy Davis, David DeHoyos, Sheri Farabaugh, Leo Fautsch, Mona Fransher, Richard Gallagher and many others. The exhibit is open to the public through Nov. 23 at Brighton City Hall, 500 S. Fourth Ave. Most artwork is available for purchase. To learn more about the exhibit and/or Eye for Art program, visit the Eye for Art page or contact David Gallegos, arts and culture coordinator, at dgallegos@brightonco. gov or 303-655-2176. Toys for Tots Phil Doerner, a local Edward Jones financial advisor, is supporting the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program by using his office as a drop-off location for this year’s toy drive, according to a press statement. Local residents may help needy children in the area by bringing in a new, unwrapped toy to the office, 725 E Bridge St, Suite A, during regular business hours through Dec. 10. Monetary gifts cannot be accepted. “With the holiday season around the corner, we are all getting ready for the festivities,” Doerner said. “And as this is the season of giving, now is a great time to remember the
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less fortunate in our community.” End of year concert series The Armory will ring out the year with a concert series at 300 Strong St. The Long Run, a group of Colorado musicians dedicated to music by the Eagles, perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11. The group has performed at the Paramount Theatre in Denver and Red Rocks Amphitheater. Brass Attack and Hazel Miller perform at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17. The Brass Attack is a nine-piece funk, rhythm and blues and pop cover band in Denver. The group features a horn section, vocalists and keyboards. Hazel Miller and The Collective perform American blues, pop and gospel music. She’s won sesveral awards and tours internationally. Tickets are available for purchase. For more information on the shows and/or pricing, visit https://www. brightonarmory.org/ Entries wanted for Festival of Lights Parade The city of Brighton is accepting entries for its 26th annual Festival of Lights Parade in downtown Brighton. The event is set for a 5 p.m. start Saturday, Dec. 11. Entry categories include equine/livestock, floats, motorized vehicles, musical acts and bicycles. In years past, the parade featured more than 75 fully-lit entries and highlighted the “Hometown Holiday Tradition” theme, according to a city statement. This year’s parade returns to this tradition after the pandemic forced the city to pivot to a Santa Claus drive through Brighton last year.
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“We are thrilled to bring back this beloved tradition for Brighton this holiday season,” said Gary Montoya, events and downtown initiative manager. The nighttime parade is an event that all ages get to enjoy. It features local groups, organizations, businesses and families who will share the holiday spirit with the community. The parade starts traveling south on North Main Street and ends at City Hall. For parade entry forms, guidelines and more, visit https://www.brightonco.gov/459/Festival-of-Lights. The deadline for entries is Friday, Nov. 26. Contact Susie O’Connor at 303-6552218.
Heart holiday lunch The Platte Valley Medical Center Foundation is presenting its third annual Heart Holiday luncheon in support of early breast cancer detection and in-depth cancer care. The luncheon will be at StoneBrook Manor, 650 E. 124th Ave., Thornton Tuesday, Nov. 30. Proceeds go directly for early detection education and in-depth cancer care. Also, supporters will receive gift bags, Celestial Seasonings holiday teas sampling and enter prize drawings. Dr. Oralee L. Ekberg an OB/ GYN from Brighton, is the keynote speaker. She’ll be speaking about the importance of women’s wellness and regular screening to detect breast cancer. Also, Deanna Damour, a breast cancer survivor, shares her experience of receiving a diagnosis to chemotherapy and will also conduct a Q& A session. Go to https://www.sclhealth. org/.../gifts-from-the-heart-luncheon/
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