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Khloe Romero is surrounded by furry friends from The Noah’s Ark Petting Zoo June 4 at Brighton’s Summerfest at Carmichael Park.

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School teachers in the Weld Re-8 School District are not happy with a proposed pay increase of 4.6 percent next school year. Some may follow a number of other teachers and leave the district.

The district’s next negotiating session with the Fort Lupton Education Association is Thursday, June 2, according to Re-8 board President Susan Browne. The salary schedules for certified, classified and administrative employees were on the May 26 agenda.

The proposal for licensed staff is based on years of experience, called “steps.” The district proposed adding 2.1 percent more money for step increases plus 2.5 percent to the base pay. As an example, a first-year through a fifth-year teacher with a bachelor’s degree could make $41,000.

Among classified employees, the draft hourly pay scales for tutors range from $13 to $23.47. For an accountant, the pay ranges from $24.50 to $44.27. Future pay increases are tied to performance, not experience, in the district.

The proposed salary ranges for Superintendent Alan Kaylor range from $135,000 to more than $182,000.

The district’s school-to-alliance program manager could earn between $54,600 and $81,400.

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After nearly 32 years of marriage, Joseph Lee Amato and Sandra Jean Amato passed away together Monday, May 16, 2022.

Lee Amato (73) was born January 13, 1949. He grew up in Fort Lupton, Colorado, on his parents’ dairy farm.

Lee graduated from Fort Lupton High School in 1967 before being drafted during the Vietnam War. After returning home from the Army and finishing college at University of Northern Colorado with a degree in physical education, he was offered a coaching and teaching position at Fort Lupton Middle School. Before he could decide what he wanted to do, his father passed away in 1976.

He ended up selling all the dairy cows and stayed on the land, farming hay and started a commercial beef herd that grew to include 50 momma cows. He would work long hours in the field during the day and then run into town at night where he coached boys basketball for 47 years.

and Sandy began their beautiful love story together on June 2, 1990 when they married.

When they were not at school they were with family, they shared a love for the country and all the cattle they raised together. In their spare time at home, they enjoyed watching movies and going out to local restaurants. Lee would often admire Sandy’s beauty, external and internal, as if there was no one else around them when they were together. As did she.

Even when her health declined and her speech was difficult she would still say, “I love you Leesy”.

There is no question, they were the most devoted couple and set a wonderful example of life and love.

Lee is survived by his sister, Bonnie (Jay) Shaw of Fort Lupton, CO. Sandy is survived by her sisters, Kathy (Jim) Yocum of Dunlap, IL and Margie Rosenberger of Pittsboro, IN. Along with their nieces and nephews; Kevin Sandy (Gorman) Amato (66) was born (Laurie) Shaw, Brian (Keri) Shaw, Julie (Eric) February 1, 1956. Sandy grew up in Peoria, Emeterio, Kerry (Brandy) Yocum, Andy IL. She graduated in 1974 and went on to Yocum, Katie (Daniel) Musisi, Alison (Dave) pursue her degree in education at Illinois State Johanson, and Jonathon (Terra) Rosenberger University. Sandy moved to Colorado in 1984 and their great nieces and nephews; Emma, and started teaching French at Fort Lupton Ryan, Braxton, Kellen, Caiden, Lucy, Reid, High School where she taught for 26 years Morgan, Olive, Desmond, Kenley, Clayton, until she retired early due to a brain tumor and Kyle. that unfortunately cut her career short. She Lee and Sandy were preceded in death by was incredibly patient, kind, and devoted their parents. to her students. She was always well put together and nothing was ever out of order.

There will be a Celebration of Life Memorial She would stand out in the hallway with her Service on Friday, June 10, 2022, at 2:00 pm long red hair and vibrant blue eyes. She was as to honor them both. The celebration will be at beautiful as she was humble.

Fort Lupton High School in the gymnasium.

Lee was a substitute teacher at Fort Lupton High School where the two of them met.

Sandy would help with the books where Lee coached basketball and with a little encouragement from other staff members, it wasn’t long until they started dating. Lee SCHREINER

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the scholarship fund for Lee and Sandy Amato. Checks should be made payable to “Weld Community Foundation” in care of Bank of Colorado, PO Box 228, Fort Lupton, CO 80621.

Lois “Dode” Mae Schreiner

September 22, 1938 - January 22, 2022

Lois “Dode” Mae Schreiner passed away on January 22, 2022 in Lafayette Colorado. She was a longtime resident of Brighton and Longmont Colorado Born on September 22, 1938 in Missouri Valley, Iowa to Henry Palmer (deceased in 2002) and Erma Grossner Palmer (1991). She married Carl Schreiner in 1957 (deceased in 2012). Lois had one sibling, Frank Palmer (deceased in 2003.

Lois graduated from Longmont High School in 1956 She worked in the Adams County Library system at Northglenn Library and Brighton Library for many years until she retired.

She is survived by her nieces, Cheryl Shepherd (Scott) of Lafayette and Brenda Palmer of Westminster. Special in her life were niece Renee Schreiner, great nephew Kellen Shepherd, Randi (Patrick) Baldwin and John Schreiner.

Lois and Carl lived on acreage outside of Brighton. They enjoyed the country life, raising horses, caring for their property and friends. Their doors were always open to visitors any time of the day or night. They belonged to the Elks and the VFW where

volunteered and they shared many happy times with family and friends.

Lois especially enjoyed being together with her family, traveling, celebrating birthdays and holidays and any time they could all be together. Lois and Carl considered their many nieces and nephews as if they were their own children.

Many great memories were made with Uncle Carl and Aunt Dode.

Lois loved the fall and the mountains of Colorado. She was an avid animal lover, adopting many stray cats and a few other rabbits and birds. Lois enjoyed painting with water colors and exploring other mediums.

She left numerous works of art she created that are now treasured by her family. Lois was kind, caring women, leaving a great empty place on this earth but joining her beloved Carl in heaven. She will be forever in our hearts.

Contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association https://www.alz.org/ professionals?form=alz_donate Graveside Services will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Fort Logan National Cemetery at 2:00PM Staging Area “A”

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Victor Antonio Cardenas August 29, 1962 - May 18, 2022

and always stay safe. Vic loved those closest to him fiercely, and never wavered when it came to his commitment and support for those he held near to his heart.

On May 18, 2022, Victor Cardenas, passed away too soon.

Vic was born August 29th in 1962, to Ernesto and Celia Cardenas (Garcia) in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He was the third of six children; Ernest Jr., Adelfa, Lisa, Delia and Orlando.

In his younger years, Vic worked in the potato fields, along side his family and friends which he shared so many fond memories of throughout his life. He loved everything about farming.

He then went on to join the INEL SRT (Special Response Team) training with Special Forces teams and his mentor, Tai, to protect our great nation. Vic was extremely patriotic. He served as a proud member of that team, from 1984-1994, and regularly shared his stories of the amazing adventures he experienced while serving. He was honored to serve alongside his elite team members, and was recognized with airborne tactical and firearms instructor certifications just to name a few.

Vic then began the next leg of his life’s journey, moving to Colorado where he became a very well-known electrician and mentor to many. Vic never lost sight of his roots in the SRT, and used that experience to earn his black belt in Aikido, in Boulder Colorado, sparring with everybody he loved, teaching them to defend themselves DOTY

Vic achieved much in his life, but was truly passionate about screenplay writing. He worked tirelessly on his stories about saving those being oppressed. He loved nothing more than writing, watching college football, and listening to Metallica in his man cave. He dreamed of one day becoming a writer and opening a dog shelter.

Vic is survived by his mother, Celia Cardenas, sisters; Adelfa Bauer, Lisa Nate and Delia Cardenas, and brother, Orlando.

He is also survived by his loving wife, Julie Cardenas, children, Mark and Sara, grandson, Noah, and granddaughter Dani.

Along with many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephew. Vic is proceeded in death by his father, Ernesto Cardenas and brother Ernest Cardenas, Jr. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made, in Victor’s name, to the Denver “Dumb Friends League” https://www.ddfl. org/ or, a meaningful charity of your choice.

Family and friends are all invited to celebrate, Vic, at Noon, on June 11, 2022.

The celebration of life will be held at, 2106 East 102nd Avenue in Thornton, Colorado.

Doreen N. Doty

January 16, 1942 - May 21, 2022

Doreen Doty, 80, of Brighton, Colorado, entered the gates of heaven and into the loving arms of her Savior from her home on May 21, 2022.

Doreen Nettie Mowrey was born in Denver, CO, on January 16, 1942, and was the youngest of two children born to Nettie Baker and Sammy Mowrey. Doreen grew up in Derby, Colorado, where she met the love of her life, Ed Doty, in 1957, and the two married on May 25, 1958. They built a house in Brighton, CO, in 1963 where they raised their four children and resided for 52 years.

Doreen loved to bowl, travel, shop, and decorate her home each holiday, right down to her Easter tree. She loved her coffee, doing crossword puzzles, watching game shows, cookies, and Dum Dums. Most importantly, Doreen loved her husband, Ed, of 63 years, and her children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren.

Doreen is survived by her son Mik Doty,

her three daughters, Lynda (Hans) Brewster, Tina Gutierrez, Susan (Jaime) Chavez, 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, brother Kenny Mowrey, and her nieces and nephew.

Doreen is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ed, infant daughter, Cindy Doty, nephew, Bob Townsend, grandson Richard Lambert, and daughter-inlaw CJ Doty.

Doreen had an amazing love for Our Lord and was our prayer warrior. She was steadfast in her faith. While we rejoice in her being united with our Heavenly Father, we will miss our beloved mom tremendously.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial contribution to the Richard Lambert Foundation www. richardlambertfoundation.org/memorialgiving or a meaningful charity of your choice http://www.richardlambertfoundation.org/ memorial-giving

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Clean mountain drinking water source opens for Fort Lupton

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A new Northern Water Eastern Pump Plant in Platteville will begin bringing clean Colorado mountain water to the cities of Fort Lupton, Fort Morgan and Hudson, officials said at the plant’s ribbon-cutting ceremony June 1.

“It’s neat to see the culmination of a project. A lot went into it with all the participants and Fort Lupton is one that is paying for this facility,” said Carl Brower, Northern Water Head of Project Management Department.”It’s a beautiful facility and it’s something that Fort Lupton ought to be proud of and will serve them well for many years to come.”

The Eastern Pump Plant provides water for the growing needs of its downstream users, such as Fort Lupton, Fort Morgan, Hudson and the Morgan County Quality Water District. The pump increases downstream capacity by 63 percent and is located west of Platteville on the Fort Lupton / Hudson section of the Southern Water Supply Project pipeline.

“I’m excited it will help to make sure that we have a consistent treated water supply for our citizens,” said Chris Cross, Fort Lupton city administrator.

Fort Lupton councilman Claud Hanes agreed.

“It’s going to increase our volume since Fort Morgan started this project,” Hanes said. “It gives us more capacity and it’s a good project.”

“We are one of the end-users on this

Left, cutting the ribbon Mike Applegate is the president and chairman of the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District board, Chris Cross Fort Lupton city administrator, Valerie Blackston Fort Lupton councilwoman Ward 1, Leann Perino Fort Lupton finance director, Claud Hanes Fort Lupton councilman Ward 2 and Bradley D. Wind general manPHOTO BY BELEN WARD ager Northern Water.

pipeline for the extra capacity. We got the money budgeted, and we’re excited that it’s now ready to go,” said Brent Nation, director of utilities for the City of Fort Morgan.

According to officials, The Eastern Pump Plant construction began in January 2020 on one acre, costing about $10M. The SWSP participants paid it in a percentage to the overall increase of capacity and benefit.

Fort Lupton and Fort Morgan spent the most significant portion as the primary beneficiaries with increased capacity. The funding was through the SWSP Water Activity Enterprise.

Brower, head of Northern Water’s project management department, said

he has been working on this project since the early 90s with the initial planning of the pipeline. Residents had plenty of water but could not drink it because it was full of nitrates, a kind of water contamination from runoff or leakage from fertilized soil, wastewater, landfills, animal feedlots, septic systems, and urban drainage.

“I remember talking to the city of Fort Lupton city council back then back in the early 90s, when they were drinking nitrate-laden water out of their wells,” Brower said.“It was the planning of the whole Southern Water Supply project that ultimately brought water to Fort Lupton. “ Brower said some of the old-timers

in Fort Lupton and Fort Morgan used a windmill water station where you could go and get clean water.

“Because it was contaminated with high nitrates, they had problems, particularly with infants and some other health issues,” said Brower.

It’s when Fort Lupton planned to invest in cleaner water.

“I remember talking to them initially about the amount of money this will cost,” he said. “Thankfully, they could get creative on the financing back in the day for that original project. They were able to get some grant money for cleaner water. Today with the new pump plant, it adds to that supply.”

Pipelines for canals Mike Applegate is the president and chairman of the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District board. He has been on the board since 1991, when the original pipelines were planned and built.

“It’s great to continue the improvement in delivery,” Applegate said.

“It’s water conservation, and you’re delivering it through pipelines- now a lot it is not going down canals.”

Applegate said the project was a vision as far back as 1937, but didn’t happen until now.

“We all have a responsibility and the participants to be good stewards of this water that we’re blessed with,” Applegate said. “The modernization of these types of pump plants that SEE DRINKING, P9

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Teacher evaluations to change Standardized test scores will have smaller role

BY ERICA MELTZE CHALKBEAT

Teacher evaluation is getting an update in Colorado, more than a decade after the state last overhauled its system.

Starting with the 2023-24 school year, students’ standardized test scores will play a smaller role in teachers’ ratings, rubrics will be more specialized to reflect different jobs, and teachers with consistently high scores will face less scrutiny.

If it works as supporters hope, the system will focus more on helping teachers grow and improve. That contrasts with the current system, which many educators perceive as punitive, and which hasn’t improved student achievement much — at least as measured by test scores.

With the updated evaluation

system in Senate Bill 70, signed last week, Colorado joins a growing list of states moving away from practices the Obama administration hoped would improve schools.

The previous law, known as Senate Bill 191, called for teachers’ job performance to be measured half by student academic growth and half by classroom observation of professional practices such as showing a strong understanding of the content and delivering effective instruction.

Districts could use various academic data to show student growth, but at least 1% of every teacher’s evaluation had to be linked to standardized test scores. Often it was much higher than that. Teachers particularly resented the use of collective measures, in which an art teacher might be rated based on how students at her school or in her district did on reading and math tests.

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Jorge Cabral, who teaches sixth through eighth grade social studies at Vikan Middle School in Brighton, started teaching full time in January 2022.

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Removing Barriers to Educator Preparation dedicates $52 million from federal relief money to getting new teachers into the classroom and keeping them there during a time when schools across the state are grappling with shortages. Fewer teachers were entering the profession before the pandemic, and shortages have only worsened.

“A lot of teachers, people who want to be teachers, actually drop out of educator prep programs because they can’t afford it,” said state Rep. Cathy Kipp, a Fort Collins Democrat. “They can’t afford to work for free and pay tuition and not be able to hold down a second or third job.”

Kipp sponsored the bill with fellow Democrats state Rep. Barbara McLachlan of Durango and state Sen. Rachel Zenzinger of Arvada, as well as Republican state Sen. Don Coram of Montrose.

The new law also covers the costs of test fees for eligible educators and creates alternative ways of getting

Colorado teachers may be eligible for student loan assistance.

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a license for teacher candidates who struggle to pass Praxis exams.

Gov. Jared Polis signed the bill to applause at a ceremony Thursday in which he also signed a slew of other education bills, including a major funding increase that lawmakers hope will lead to higher teacher pay and make staying in the classroom more attractive.

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Sunny day for Summerfest

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Brighton’s Summerfest returned Carmichael Park June 4 for a day of sunshine, games, food and live music.

Children are cooling down with bubbles.

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specialist at Twombly Elementary School, asked the board not to approve the salary schedule until negotiations conclude.

“You trust us to provide the best education. You trust us to take care of the mental health needs of all our stu-

William Ruter and Natalie Reiff try green tea with baby Gracen Ruter at the Cleaning Your Roots tent. Lacy Bertram, the owner, makes organic lotion, soap, and oil.

dents,” she told the board. “We teach because we love our students. We help them become the best human beings they can be. We trust that teachers will be fairly compensated. We trust that you will honor the negotiation process.

We trust that you will be problem solvers rather than problem-makers.”

Brogan Rotha, a second-grade teacher at Twombly Elementary School, is a second-year teacher. She told the Re-8 school board she’d love to stay because

The Noah’s Ark Petting Zoo animals surrounded Khloe PHOTOS BY BELEN WARD Romero, feeding them treats.

her students “are inspirational.” At the same time, she asked the school board to bring its salary structure so it’s in line with other districts.

“Veteran teachers have told me that the district is non-competitive when it comes to pay,” she said. “When teachers leave, that puts more pressure on teachers, like me.”

Twombly Elementary School art teacher Mitchell Wilcox said the district was “hemorrhaging” teach-

ers at a rate of 26 percent Fort Lupton Middle School language arts teacher Val Durfee told the board one of her colleagues was working three jobs to make ends meet.

“We’ve heard the suggestion of pursuing a master’s degree. Our response is `With what time and with what money?’” she said. “The district covers the tuition, but it’s spread out over two years. The periodic loan repayment used out of reach for many educators.”

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Adams County Solar Co-Op, an effort to encourage residents to add solar panels to their homes, has gathered 120 members to learn about solar and picked Photon Brothers to install solar panels for those looking to move forward with the program.

“I want our kids to grow up in a healthy environment,” said Northglenn Mayor Meredith Leighty at the March 23 kickoff of the program.

Most of the members live in Westminster, though there has been an uptick of members in Northglenn. Bryce Carter, the Colorado program director for Solar United Neighbors, attributes that demand in Westminster to a waitlist the co-op had in Westminster last year.

The deadline to join the co-op is August 10 and the group hosted a promotional event June 7 at Tony Romas and plans a second June 14 at Kokopelli Beer Company in Westminster for potential members to learn more.

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“Adams County Solar Co-Op is essentially a group buy for rooftop solar,” he said.

Property owners can sign up for the co-op and Solar United Neighbors will see if a building is fit for solar using satellite imaging.

If the building’s rooftops face the right direction and get enough direct sunlight, the property owner is welcome to join in on the co-op and install solar on their buliding.

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“Group buys are great because they are basically multipliers for group purchasing,” he said. “So we see economies of scale and people can ultimately save money when it comes to them going solar. Oftentimes, we see anywhere from 10-20% below market rate pricing.”

With the 120 members, Carter says the program expects about 20-30% of those who signed up to move forward with the solar installation. Their goal is to hit 180 members, so about 54 households would install solar.

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Adams County Commissioner Lynn Baca welcomes residents to an informational session about a new regional effort to bring solar power to more homes while Northglenn Mayor Meredith Leighty PHOTO BY SCOTT TAYLOR listens.

over a year,” Carter said.

That could equate to around 52 cars off the road a year, fossil fuel emissions-wise. A solar system has an estimated life of at least 25 years, Carter said.

The co-op is also available to businesses, as well “Anyone that’s looking to help go solar on their business can also look at that as well,” he said.

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Comfortable skies greeted 154 Fort Lupton Bluedevils and their families and friends May 28 as the Class of 2022 celebrated their commencement exercises.

The ceremony, at the school’s Phelps Athletic Field, featured performances by the Fort Lupton High School band and speeches by Class of 2022 Valedictorian Brandi Horton, who urged her classmates to take time to enjoy their lives, and Salutatorian Robert Campbell Principal John Biner noted that the class of 2022 had amassed $1.53 million in scholarship support to help further their education.

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He had many interests including family, fishing, hunting, and trapping. Marvin also had a deep love for NASCAR racing. On June 24, 1979, he married Ronell Hinkley, together they have four children; Whitney (Nick) Rhoden of Fruita, CO, Beau (Sarah) Kraft of Thornton, CO, Lance Kraft of Elizabeth, CO, and Shonell (Jessie) Burch of Elizabeth, CO. Marvin and Ronell divorced in 1990. He later remarried Mary Dishman

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Barbara was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved being around family especially her Grandkids they were her life. She also enjoyed the company of her many friends dropping in to visit. Barbara enjoyed camping, working around the house and her yard, but best of all was the great family dinners and get togethers, nobody left hungry. Barbara married the love of her life David Shippy on August 1st 2003. She was

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June 25: Noise Pollution, an AC/DC tribute band, at 8 p.m.

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Full moon bike rides The city of Brighton’s Full Moon Bike rides return this summer with a new addition — an advanced rider group and a recreational rider group for each ride. The two groups start at different times.

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Wednesday, July 13: Buck Moon.

Sign up between 5:30 and 6 p.m., and the event starts at 6 p.m. Advanced riders start at 6:15 p.m., and recreational riders begin 10 minutes later.

Thursday, Aug. 11: Sturgeon Moon.

Sign up from 5:30 to 6 p.m., and the event starts at 6 p.m. Advanced riders start at 6:15 p.m., and recreational riders begin 10 minutes later.

Saturday, Sept. 10: Harvest Moon.

Sign-up from 5:30 to 6 p.m., and the event starts at 6 p.m. Advanced riders begin at 6:15 p.m., and recreational riders start 10 minutes later.

Bike riders have to sign a waiver before their first ride. It’s good for all Bike Brighton rides and events through Dec. 31.

Call Mark Heidt, assistant director of parks and recreation and bike program coordinator, at 303-655-2170 or email mehidt@brightonco.gov.

‘Brighton Through the Decades’ The Brighton Historic Preservation Commission will host a “Brighton Through the Decades” dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 28, at The Armory Performing Arts Center, 300 Strong St. It’s a chance to explore Brighton’s history, learn about the Brighton City Museum and learn about the commission’s efforts to preserve the city’s historic buildings.

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Flix and Kicks The city of Brighton’s annual Flix and Kicks series of summer concerts returns this summer at Carmichael Park, 650 E. Southern St. The lineup includes: Thursday, June 16: The movie “Encanto” at dusk Thursday, June 23: A concert by the SEE BRIEFS, P9

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Thursday, June 30: The movie “Back to the Future,” at dusk Monday, July 4: A concert by Sisters of Rock, 7 p.m. (part of the city’s Fourth of July celebration) Thursday, July 14: The movie “Godzilla vs. Kong,” at dusk Thursday, July 21: A concert featuring Ronnie Raygun and the Big Eighties, 6 p.m. (in conjunction with the city’s annual barbecue); Thursday, July 28: The movie “Spiderman: No Way Home” at dusk; Thursday, Aug. 4: A concert with Chicano Heat, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 11: The movie “Dog” at dusk; and Thursday, Aug. 18: A concert with Titonic, 7 p.m.

Admission is free. Seating is firstcome, first-served.

Young Entrepreneur Program The city of Brighton’s Growing Grads program will host the Spotlight on Young Entreoreneurs Program from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 22.

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The program includes a panel of entrepreneurs in the morning, followed by workshops on how to start a business — ideation, communication, expenses, etc.. Youngsters who complete the boot camp are eligible to sell their goods or services at the City of Brighton barbecue July 21 at Carmichael Park.

Contact Tawyna Russell, manager of youth services, at 303-655-2123 or email trussell@brightonco.gov.

‘Eye for Art’ Brighton’s most recent Eye for Art exhibit, “Slice of Life,” continues through June 28 during normal business hours at City Hall, 500 S. Fourth Ave. More than 30 artists and 150 pieces of art will be featured in the new exhibit, with artwork ranging in medium from oil, acrylic, watercolor and computer paintings to graphite drawings, photography, fused glass, pottery, mixed media, jewelry and various sculptures. Artwork is available for purchase.

Call David Gallegos, arts and culture coordinator, at 303-655-2176 or email dgallegos@brightonco.gov.

The city of Brighton’s Eye for Art program is looking for artists for the 2022-23 sculpture-on-loan program.

The year-long exhibit will be at Carmichael Park, 650 E. Southern St. Artists can display their scultpures.

Organizers are looking for works with visible presence and durability, given Colorado’s weather.

Officials will choose five sculptures, and those artists will receive a $500 honorarium at placement.

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Bash for the year is the weekend of Friday, Sept. 23, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Brighton Wastewater Treatment Facility, 325 N. Kuner Road.

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Acceptable items include furniture, cabinets, appliances (not refrigerators/freezers), bicycles, cut-up carpet, doors, stereos, lawn/yard equipment, mattresses/box springs and bundled branches less than 5 feet in length.

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Brower said it brings additional capacity to the system to allow more water supply if needed, especially during the summer peak times when it is sweltering hot.

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Teen police academy The Brighton Police Department and the Adams County Sheriff’s Office are co-sponsoring a teen academy for four days starting Tuesday, July 26, at the police department and the sheriff’s office’s FlatRock Regional Training Center.

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by Spring Valley Gas, Inc., family owned; 20 year old company, seeking local propane delivery driver with customer service experience.

Join our team! Salary based on certification and experience. Class A or B with hazmat endorsements. Full time position. Propane experience preferred but not required. Clean MVR with no DUI or drug history. On call pay, holiday pay, paid industrial training, and paid time off. Call for interview: 303-660-8810.

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Help Wanted MECHANICS Aero Mag is Seeking mechanics to work on our fleet of De-Icing trucks, other service vehicles, machinery & equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience in hydraulics and familiarity reading electrical schematics. The candidate should be able to demonstrate necessary skills required in troubleshooting equipment problems and identify issues with hydraulic systems within larger machines disassemble and repair hydraulic pumps, motors, and related parts; troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and electrical systems. Familiar with Volvo chassis a plus. Please submit all Resumes & Credential for consideration to jobs@aeromag2000.com.

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Chemical Operator - Entry Level $20.00 - $25.40 an hour to start, based on experience.

3-month probation period with On-the-Job Training.

Adams County FSA Office Is Hiring Adams County Farm Service Agency (FSA) office in Brighton, CO is hiring a full time Farm Loan Program Technician (PT). Applications will be accepted through June 9, 2022.

Duties include general office activities supporting FSA programs administered at the field level. Successful applicants must be reliable, have a professional attitude and enjoy working with the public.

If you are interested or know of someone who might be interested, please share this information with them. To apply, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/job/656605700 Contact Bryan Cook at 303-659-0525 if you have specific questions regarding the position.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

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No Experience Necessary. Rotating Shifts.

Forklift Knowledge, Mechanical Skills, Basic Math a plus.

Medical and Sick Pay after probation period, 401(k) plus Vacation after one year.

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