Pros and cons The total outlay for the upgrades sits at $1.5 million, according to notes from the Aug. 8 meeting. Vestal outlined the pros and cons for upgrading the plant. “The pro … is having a known timeline,” he said. “The city will remain in control of the plant. The pros for connecting to the Metro
Brighton discusses uses for land, buildings
Brighton’s first church, dating back to 1886, is located at 147 S. Main St. Councilors heard that renovating that building to make it more useful for special events could cost up to $300,000 while moving the city museum there could cost up to $600,000.
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Brighton could consider using its historic City Hall for more than nonprofits, using a historic church as a new home for the Brighton museum and keeping a 31-acre parcel on Tower Road at Bromley Lane in reserve in case the city needs more athletic fields.Those were among the findings of a facilities assessment presented to the City Council on Aug. 9. Real estate consultant Brian Duffany presented the results of the study to councilors during their regular study session. City Manager Michael Martinez said councilors don’t need to take immediate action on the study but said they should keep it in mind during budget discussions.”“Weweren’t expecting direction,” Martinez said. “Obviously, we unpacked a million things on you right now. This was just to close out this portion of the analysis so we can start the discussion on other things.”
The city of Fort Lupton provided a required update on its wastewater plant project as part of its efforts to get funding from the State Revolving Fund and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.PublicWorks Director Roy Vestal said the hour-long Aug. 8 meeting also had to include an environmentalBurnsassessment.&McDonnell, the design firm, is preparing an environmental assessment for submission sometime next month. Vestal said the city and the Colorado Department of Transportation are working on the required utility permit to install the water line on the easternmost side of U.S. Highway 85’s right of way.
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Brighton resident Kathleen Pierz received her third 2022 President’s Volunteer Service Award, a recognition from the White House for her volunteer service with Shelter Box USA. “I’m really proud of the work ShelterBox does and what we do. We are one of the most efficient charities in the world and make extraordinary use of volunteers like myself,” said Pierz. “I proud to serve as a ShelterBox Ambassador and the recognition each year with a Presidential Service Award is a nice reminder that I’m part of something much bigger than myself.”Pierzhas been a Rotarian for 12 years and a Shelter Box volunteer for three-and-a-half years. Shelter Box is a global humanitarian organization that provides emergency shelter and house supplies to victims of natural disasters or war refugees.
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Alvin Lee Burks, 83, of ornton Colorado, formerly of Pekin Il. passed away ursday May 5th 2022 at his home in ornton Co. A memorial service is scheduled for June 12th At 2PM at e Healing Center in Brighton Co.
Alvin Burks was born on June 18th, 1938 in Mountain View Missouri. e son of Henry and Lula Burks. He was united in marriage to Joyce Williams in 1961. She preceded him in death on June 21st 2012.Surviving are his daughter Sandra Burks and son Craig Burks. Preceded in death was his oldest son Steve Burks on October 15th 2010. He also is survived with four grand children Ti any Vroman, Heather Burks, Brittany Valdespino, and Ryan Burks.
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Jim is survived by his children omas (Edward) of Aurora, CO, David of Monte Vista, CO, Paul of Boulder, CO, and Michael of Brighton, CO; his stepsons Chris, and Kevin Rodgers, of South Carolina; twelve grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends. A Funeral Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 15, 2022, at the United Methodist Church in Monte Vista. Interment will follow at the Monte Vista Cemetery. Rogers Family Mortuary is in care of the arrangements. To leave online words of comfort, remembrances, and tributes for Jim’s family, please visit www.RogersFunerals.com
BRADLEY James E. “Jim” Bradley April 30, 1930 - August 9, 2022 In Loving Place an Obituary for Your Loved One. Memory obituaries@coloradocommunitymedia.com303-566-4100Selfplacementavailableonlineatthebrightonblade.com
Jim is preceded in death by his parents Jess and Sarah Bradley, his 8 siblings Aloysius (Abe), William Schafers (half-brother), John, Victor, Rita, Rebecca (Nasalroad), Mark, and Joe, his daughter Milissa Ann Bradley, as well as his beloved wife Judy.
BURKS Alvin Lee Burks June 16, 1938 - May 5, 2022 James Edward Bradley, 92, of Monte Vista Colorado was welcomed into heaven August 9, 2022, after quietly succumbing to the rigors of a long life, well spent. Jim was born April 30, 1930, to Jess E. and Sarah (Kennedy) Bradley in Stillwater, Oklahoma. After graduating from Stillwater High School, Jim enlisted in the Oklahoma National Guard, serving during the Korean War, where he rose as an 18-year-old to the rank of sta sergeant. Following an honorable discharge, Jim returned to Stillwater to marry Nora Lee Blankenship also of Stillwater, and to attend Oklahoma A&M (now Oklahoma State) under the GI Bill. Jim graduated in 1956 with a degree in Agricultural Engineering and was hired by the Ralston Purina Company. Jim’s career at “Purina” took him to Kansas, Nebraska, Idaho, and nally to Denver, Colorado. While in Denver Jim and Nora decided to stay in Colorado, as opposed to taking his next promotion and moving the Purina’s corporate o ces in St Louis. Jim worked in the agriculture industry in Denver and owned a dry cleaner for several years. In 1973 Jim and son David bought a quarter section of land in the San Luis Valley of Colorado where together they raised wheat and barley. Jim ventured into the cattle industry during a short tenure on his ranch near Mo at, Colorado. Shortly after giving up on ranching, Jim met his second wife Judith (Judy) Burnett Rodgers of Monte Vista, Colorado. After a brief courtship Jim and Judy were married in 1985 at Monte Vista’s United Methodist Church where they remained members for the reminder of their lives. Jim worked for, and retired from the State of Colorado, after having worked at the Homelake Veteran’s Center for 12 years. Ironically, this was the place where Jim passed away after a short stay. rough it all Jim lived life with determination, a clear mind, a smile on his face, and a twinkle in his eye.
Though construction has been go ing on for a while, dignitaries from the city of Brighton, 27J Schools and Brighton High School students were in attendance at Brighton High School Aug. 11 for a ground breaking ceremony for the school’s new STEM and CTE Center. The project’s funding came from last fall’s successful $515 million bond package. Both Riverdale Ridge and Prairie View high schools will have STEM/CTE Centers as well. The multi-level building will cover 56,000 square feet and be able to house up to 350 students. “Together, we are building a stronger school for a stronger community,” Brighton Mayor Greg Mills said. “It gives students who want to pursue these careers (such as human services, nursing, engi neering, carpentry) the skills to im mediately join the workforce.” The building should be finished in time for the 2023-2024 school year. breaks ground for STEM/CTE Center PAGE 1
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Brighton police continued to investigate an Aug. 7 shooting that critically injured a 24-year-old man. have been released, and no suspects have been arrested. It happened around 1 a.m. in the 300 block of Weld County Road 27/ North Main Street. A fight at a house party spilled into the street, accord ing to a release. Officers said several shots were fired and those involved in the shooting left the area. About 45 minutes later, police heard from an area hospital about the victim. He’d been shot in the head and is in critical condition as of Aug.Those9. with information should call 303-655-8740, the police department’s tip line. The option to submit tips through Denver Metro Crime Stop pers (720-913-7867) is available, too. If using that format, reference Brigh ton PD CR 22-4353.
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“We need to find out the sched ules so we know what to cover year-to-year in the two-year cycle,” Kaylor said.
LeBlanc worried about athletes’ grades, families leaving district
Eligibility issues at Fort Lup ton High School caught some attention from Weld Re-8 School District school board member Cody LeBlanc during a board workshop Aug. 11. LeBlanc said the district was not focusing enough on academic standards.“Wearehere to educate and graduate well-rounded stu dents,” said board member Michelle Bettger. “Participation in extracurricular activities, team sports helps. I don’t want to hinder a student. If we have to cancel games because students are ineligible, that doesn’t make us look good outside our district. We allow tutoring. Our coaches are sending athletes for help. Albert (softball coach Albert Vasquez) always puts the class room first.” “I agree,” LeBlanc said. “That’s part of why we need to be more strict. Families are choosing to leave the district because we aren’t putting education at the top of our “CHSAApriorities.”(theColorado High School Activities Association) has a lesser policy than we do,” said Jim Roedel, the district’s chief operations officer and former FLHS athletic director. “I know Rick (new FLHS athletic director Rick Jacoby) is coming to us as we get into a new league. It would be worth the effort to find out if there has been any change in the last five or six years. CHSAA’s hasn’t changed.” “It’s something that would be interesting to look at,” Jacoby said. “There is a handbook that says what the rules are. All the kids who signed up understand theLeBlancrules.”suggested a running grade point average with a minimum of 2.5 for athletes to continue to play. Board member Matt Bovee suggested looking at the issue “more practically.”
There may be a change in al lowable travel for FLHS athletes and others involved in extracur ricular activities. The limit is 200 miles. But the Bluedevils moved to a new athletic league this year and one of the schools is in Leadville, and another is in Steamboat Springs. It’s not likely that any athletic programs will travel to either city more than once over the next two years. League teams play a home-and-home series over the two-year cycle. The Colorado High School Ac tivities Association sets league alignments for most sports for two-year periods based on school enrollment. CHSAA also conducts a separate enrollment count for the schools that offer football. The enrollment ranges for that count are smaller. “We’re looking at some longdistance travel,” Jacoby said. “We may need to change the pol icy. Scheduling non-conference games is tough. We might have to go into the hills, across the hills to get something. Our wrestling team has a standing tradition of going to Grand Junction.”
“When kids are leaving to go to Erie, they are not talking about eligibility rates,” Bettger said. “They are leaving for different reasons. They may think the aca demics are better. They may be saying Erie allows kids to play with all LeBlancFs.”said district students are not prepared for life after high school because they don’t take their education seriously. “Look at our policy that al lows students to play with six Ds and one F,” LeBlanc said. “What causes me heartache is we aren’t ensuring that our students are doing better than a D.” Bettger said LeBlanc was “la beling” children, and she didn’t approve.“Theyare not outside in the community causing havoc because he or she wants to play that sport,” Bettger said. “The classroom may not be the best learning yearitylowarriveclassroomityfuturesuggestedthosedo,”outlinededucationactivitiesLeBlancenvironment.”saidextracurricularhelp.“OurjobistoprovideanwithinthestandardsbythestateofColorahesaid.“Wearenotmeetingstandards.”SuperintendentAlanKaylorinvitingteachersintodiscussionsabouteligibilrequirements.“Theycanexplainwhatthelookslike,howtheyatthegrades,”hesaid.Themeetingformatdidn’talforapolicychange.Eligibilrulesforthe2022-2023schoolareinplace.
“Let’s give Rick this year to give us information,” Bettger said. “It gives us an opportunity to make a good, solid choice. I’m in the building a lot. I’m willing to have that discussion.” “I’m hearing that people are leaving the district because we don’t focus on academics,” LeB lanc said. “There are things we can’t control. There are things we can control. What I see is we aren’t valuing academics.”
‘The cons for connecting to the Metro District are the requirement for an extension on the city’s compliance sched ule, potential challenges with acquiring right-of-way ease ments,” Vestal told the forum. “The eight miles of pipeline could pose a risk for damage, and the Water Court would re assign a discharge location.” At present, Vestal said, the city gets a benefit from dis charges “because the water received is reusable and is counted toward the city’s aug mentation.”Thebestoption to connect to the district is along Weld County’s right of way on U.S. Highway 85, Vestal told the panel. He called it “the most cost-effective and (has) an extremely low risk of having to move the line.”
The flip side, according to Vestal, is the city won’t know about future regulations. He cited new regulations for standards for surface water that could impact the second phase of construction. There’s also the question of unknown, ongoing maintenance.
“There are an estimated 2,800 total taps,” Vestal said at the Aug. 8 forum. “The city is hop ing to pay the Metro District before the end of 2022 to lock in a better price. The cost for the lift station has gone down since the estimate. This is due to Burns & McDonnell’s design allowing reuse of most of the current plant.” The initial cost is about $40 million. Vestal also discussed pay ment“Usingoptionsplant investment and tap fees from new construction will help even out the costs and make it less of a burden for the citizens on their utility bills,” he said. “There is a potential to raise the Reg 85 (the rule that regulates nitrogen, phosphorus and chlorophyll in the state’s surface waters) fee in the chance the city does not get the projected amount of builder fees.”The city has until Aug. 15 to apply for bonds. Bonds are due to be on the market in October and will become available in December.TheColorado Department of Public Health & Environment mandated that cities, includ ing Fort Lupton, take steps to get rid of high amounts of phosphorus in the wastewater. The initial cost for upgrading the plant (2020 figures) was between $38 million and $42 million.Mayor Pro Tem Chris Cer etto and councilpersons Bruce Fitzgerald,. Valerie Blackston, Claud Hanes and David Cres pin were in attendance Aug. 8. So were Vestal, City Adminis trator Chris Cross and assis tant city clerk Kaela Friedland. The city plans to begin work in January and finish in June 2024.
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Brighton’s stock of historic buildings are important, he said. These include Brighton’s fi rst church, at 147 S. Main St., the historic farmhouse on the Ken Michell Open Space and the Historic City Hall on Bridge and and S. 4th Ave.“The city does not have unlimited resources to preserve every historic building on its own,” DuffanyPreservationsaid. work relies on grants and volunteers, he said. “But the overall point is to ensure they are stabilized, roofs are not leaking, there is no unauthorized access — things like that,” he said. “You want to keep them stable and prevent further deterioration.”Regarding the Ken Michell open space farmhouse, that property would need at least $400,000 in renovations before it could be used, and it would also need to be connected to City water and sewer. It could be used as offi ces for the city parks staff or as a visitors center for the open space. Similarly, the historic church would need at least $300,000 to renovate the building and its bathrooms before it could be used regularly for special events. The city could move the City Museum there, but it would cost at least $600,000 to get the building ready for that.
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The second lot is 90 acres north of Bridge Street at about N. 23rd St. The city currently leases that land to a dairy farm for $16,000 per year. The fi rst option is to leave that situation as is. “Agricultural heritage is a big part of Brighton,” he said. “The obvious option is to keep doing that current leasing program,” he said. “But looking farther down the road and if conditions change or the lessee does not what to renew at some point there are opportunities to do a lot with this property.” He suggested affordable workforce housing could be developed there along Bridge Street, part of that land could be used for community farms.
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The study reviewed Brighton’s city-owned land and buildings, including historic buildings, with a look at the current uses, costs to keep and revenues as well as potentially different ways to use them. With that in mind, it made recommendations for which properties to keep for city use, which properties might be better suited for other city uses or for selling. Regarding city-owned land and undeveloped spaces, Duffany focused on two parcels. One is a 31.4-acre lot at Tower Road and Bromley Lane that was dedicated to the city when a K-Mart/Sears distribution warehouse was developed. Duffany said suggested the city hold on to that land until a new sports complex with athletic fi elds is fi nished.“Thecity needs to really understand how much recreational use will be available at that new facility before making a decision on this property,” Duffany said. “If there is still a need for more public recreation fi elds, this site would be a great property to have in your toolkit. The risk, if you sell it and then fi nd fi ve, ten, 15 years down the road that you needed more land for recreation fi elds, it would be diffi cult to acquire a site of this quality at a reasonable price. And it’s negligible cost to hold on to it.”
Brighton’s Historic City Hall, at Bridge and South 4th Avenue, is currently 22% occupied by non-profits and community groups. Councilors heard a report Aug. 9 discussing how much it would cost to either use the building more fully or use it as a location for municipal court.
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The historic city hall is currently home to several non-profi t groups and Duffany said it generates about $62,000 in revenues but costs the city as much as $230,000 to operate. He said the city could lease more of the building — only about 22% of the building is currently occupied — or move the city courts in there. He also said the city could move the municipal courts to the current city building — either on the fi rst fl oor or the sixth. Moving the courts to the historic building could cost $11.6 million. Moving to the current building could cost $1 million or more.“These are ballpark, planning level costs,” he said. Historic City Hall skepticism Councilors were cool to the idea of moving the courts. “I actually think the best use of that facility (Historic City Hall) is to expand the potential use of potential non-profi ts that provide use in that space,” Councilor Peter Padilla Councilorsaid.Clint Blackhurst said he would be in favor of transferring ownership of the historic city hall to a different group. “There are a lot of people in there, but we are footing the bill,” Blackhurst said. “Then we’re becoming landlords and I’m not sure that’s the way we want to go. We’ve put millions into that building since the city moved out. So I would love to consider unloading that building — either another government agency that needs it or a public/private partnership that could get some historic tax credits.”Councilor Jan Pawlowski was not a fan of that idea. She said she’s protective of the old city hall.“We need to really think about this stuff and not be too fl ippant about old buildings. Old is not necessarily bad,” she said.
Councilors said the report contained a lot of data and they’d need time to make sense of all of it. They did offer some impressions, off the top, however. “What I appreciate most about this is the stability of some of the options, to leave them as-is,” Councilor Peter Padilla. “Perhaps it will cost us a little bit of money, but not tremendous amounts. And several of them are neutral.”
Councilors are scheduled to begin discussing Brighton’s 2023 budget later this month. “We just need to close this out and get us to a point so you understand the pain-points for some of these buildings and start the conversation in earnest,” Martinez said. “We’ll start doing that at our budget session in two weeks.”
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Councilor Ann Tadeo said she’s in favor of bringing more tenants to the old city hall to help pay for its“Iupkeep.thinkwe should focus on getting more tenants,” she said. “I know we are not in the business of being landlords, but in that particular building it’s okay. We are providing services for the city
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Using and reusing building space Duffany noted that the city will no longer need the land at 4th and Longs Peak when the new Brighton Service Center opens. That site currently houses Brighton’s’ fl eet maintenance facility as well as a storage dome for Brighton’s wintertime road salt. “When that is complete long term, this building will not be needed,” he said. “So, at that time, you could consider selling it. There will be a cost associated with removing the salt dome and that’s not currently funded, but that is something to keep in mind for later on down the road.”
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The school is tied to a schedule that he didn’t create, Jacoby said. He expects Fort Lupton to host more home football games in the 2023-24 season.“Sonext year, we’re going to need more money for officials,” Jacoby said.“It’s not directed at you,” LeBlanc said.“But it will be directed at me,” Jacoby said. “We do a lot of our fundraising during Trapper Days.”
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Former FLHS athletic director and current chief financial officer Jim Roedel said he has helped set up football schedules as a part of the job. The goal is to choose an opponent for the homecoming game that would be competitive with Fort Lupton.“When I was making the schedule, I wasn’t worried about the date,” Roedel said . “I was worried about what the other team looked like.”
Vincent Romo Sonneman, 17, with his praying mantis he welded. He graduated from Eagle Ridge High School last year and is interested in going into Welding as a career. COURTESY OF VINCENT ROMO SONNEMAN Brighton’s Elsie Oswald, 17, with Pure County 4-H, is participating in the round robin, showing di erent breeds of animals. This is her first time showing an alpaca.
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The Adams County Fair ended the week of celebrations at Riverdale Regional Park with the 4-H and Future Farmers of America showing and selling livestock and walking away with ribbons and prize buckles.
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The Weld County Boys & Girls Club and the Weld Re-8 School District will need to draw up another intergovernmental agreement, board members learned Aug. 11. The last contract began in 2015. It lets the organization use space at Butler Elementary School for about 65 students in the Re-8 district. The agreement doesn’t call for money to change hands. Superintendent Alan Kaylor said, “The only thing we offer is space.” “It costs $10 a year to belong,” he told the board during an Aug. 11 workshop. “We don’t supply any labor. Our facilities are narrow because of what we offer in the school. It’s a tough conversation.” Kaylor said the overall worth of the program was hard to value. “They are our kids,” he told the board. “It’s a great program to allow their kids to be there until six o’clock.”Kaylor also told the board that the club director, Terry Adams, “was making sure we weren’t being taken advantage of.” “Can we include the city in this conversation?” asked board member Cristian Gonzalez. “It’d be great to have them in on it. But that discussion has fallen on deaf ears,” Kaylor said. “They have no interest in being involved. Why? Politics.”Originally, the club’s base was at Twombly Elementary School. “When we went to the two-tiered busing program, we could no longer transport kids to Twombly,” Kaylor said. “That’s when we relocated to Butler.”Because of the meeting’s format, there was no decision. Two parades in one weekend Trapper Days and Fort Lupton’s homecoming weekend are the same weekend: Sept. 9 (homecoming) and 10 (Trapper Days). That means two parades in as many days. “I was trying to gauge the homecoming date, and I was told we had three home (football) games,” board member Cody LeBlanc said. LeBlanc said he was confused by the dates and why the homecoming game was scheduled on an already busyAthleticweekend.Director Rick Jacoby said the school does not have many options“Thenow.schedules are done before the previous season is over,” Jacoby said. “The first thing I saw is we only have three home games.”
Learning the basics Being a coach is all about building on a student’s preexisting skillset, but being a preschool teacher is all about
August 18, 20228 MetroWest Advertiser T hey’re going back to school, too — but this time, they’ll be on the other side of the desk.
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First-year teachers and their colleagues across the Denver metro area are kicking off the 2022-23 school year this month. For the past two and a half years, teachers have been on the front lines as classrooms went virtual and returned with masks. They have fought for more recognition and better pay.Some fi rst-year teachers have experienced some of these challenges as substitutes or student teachers, but it hasn’t deterred them from pursuing the“Youprofession.hearall these negative things that people on the outside say about teaching, but being on the inside … seeing all the students grow and making those connections is worth it,” said Laura Hirn of Jefferson County’s Fairmount Elementary.Whilethe“hows” differ for each fi rst-year teacher, the “whys” are virtually the same: “I want to be the teacher I never had,” said Jennah Lacy of Prairie View High School in Adams County. Hirn felt similarly, remarking how “everyone remembers a teacher who made a positive impact” on their lives. She said she wanted to be that teacher forPeterothers.Ferrante, of Overland Trail Middle School in Adams County, described how he pursued other careers before becoming a teacher. In these other jobs, he always “really enjoyed helping others fi nd what they’re passionate about.” So, Ferrante became a teacher to do exactly that, but full-time.Likewise, Chelsea Vandurme of Carlson Elementary School in Idaho Springs worked in the mortgage industry, as a coach, and —most recently — as a stay-at-home mom. She also served as a substitute for the nearby elementary schools before getting her certifi cate to teach preschool this May. “I love working with kids,” she said. “I love … being a part of the community and being the foundation of the school.”
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Chelsea Vandurme is a first-year preschool teacher at Carlson Elementary in Idaho Springs. Vandurme served as a substitute teacher and coach at Carlson Elementary and around Clear Creek County, which she said proved good experience for gettting to know the students, the school and the community.
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Laura Hirn, a music teacher at Je erson County’s Fairmount Elementary, hopes to instill her students with a love of singing and music. Hirn will be teaching 450-500 students total, with class rotating through her music room every three weeks. instilling the very basics, Vandurme explained. Along with colors, shapes, numbers and letters, her job is also helping them learn social-emotional skills, build confi dence, and become more independent.Carlson Elementary kicked off the fi rst day of class on Aug. 22, and Vandurme expressed beforehand how excited she was. The Georgetown resident said substitute-teaching at Carlson gave her a chance to get to know the students and the community fi rst. So, once she received her early childhood teaching certifi cate from Red Rocks Community College, teaching at Carlson was the logicalBecausechoice.preschool can often be intimidating or challenging for students, Vandurme said she wants to make the experience a positive one for younger children.“Iwant them to want to come to school,” she continued.Meanwhile, at Fairmount Elementary between Golden and Arvada, Hirn and her colleagues started classes Aug. 16. Hirn will be teaching music to 450500 students across a threeweekHirn,rotation.wholives in Arvada, was a student-teacher at a nearby elementary school, and loved the area and the district. So, in looking for jobs, she felt like Fairmount Elementary would be ideal because of its sense of community and culture.“Ididn’t even know the music room was this big and awesome,” she continued.Hirn majored in music education at Colorado State University, and could have taught any grade level in K-12. She opted for elementary school because she loved the atmosphere. “Music just spirals,” she said, describing how what students learn in elementary school become fundamental for later musical education.Musicis the universal language, Hirn said, and she’s seen the kind of connections students can make with it. She hoped to share her passion for performing, saying she hoped to inspire at least one student to pursue a career in choir or music the way she has. Helping build a bright future On Aug. 11, both Lacy and Ferrante had their fi rst full day of Ferrante,classes.who teaches
As for why he opted for middle school, Ferrante said it’s a special time when teachers can bolster students’ confi dence and skills before they go to high school.“Middle school is a special time,” he said. “There’s so much positive change you can Coincidentally,have.”Lacy felt the same way about high school. She felt like the age group was a fun one to teach, saying she wanted to prepare them for life after highLacyschool.teaches integrated mathematics at Prairie View High School, which is near Commerce City. Like Ferrante, she understood not every student will enjoy math. But, she wanted to instill problem-solving skills and a passion for learning, so her students always remember the lessons behind the math. Lacy, who’s from Parker but now lives in Denver’s Central Park neighborhood, went through the CU Teach program through the University of Colorado-Boulder. She majored in math with a minor in education.Whiletraveling in Florida, she did a Zoom interview with Prairie View. Even through the computer screen, Lacy felt welcomed and that the school was “a great community to be a part of.” As a first-year teacher, Lacy recognized there will be challenges to navigate this year and beyond. But, in those times, she plans to reflect on why she’s there. “We’re preparing the next generation … (and) it takes a certain kind of person to do that,” she said. “It takes a lot of hard work and patience. But it’s important to have that passion to want to be here. Because the kids can feel that.”
Peter Ferrante joins Brighton’s Overland Trail Middle School as an eighth-grade language and literature teacher. Ferrante was a teacher resident at OTMS last spring, and decided to return because of the faculty’s teamwork-first culture and the student community.
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eighth-grade language and literature at Brighton’s Overland Trail Middle School, was a teacherresident at the school last year. He was participated in the Denver-based Public Education & Business Coalition to translate his experience in journalism into teaching language and literature.WhileFerrante recognized that not every student will love reading and writing like he does, he wanted to emphasize analytical skills and learning how to inform oneself and argue a position. The Aurora resident decided to return to Overland Trail because of the camaraderie among the staff and the great student population, saying, “It made me sure I wanted to stay here.”
The 4-H youth and the Future Farmers of America FFA broke a sales record for the 2022 Weld County Fair Junior Livestock, taking in a whopping $1,564,000. That breaks the old record set one year ago. Livestock sales in 2021 set a new record at $1,355,000 in sales, according to the news release. “These youth have put countless hours of dedication into preparing themselves and their animals for the Weld County Fair sale,” said Commissioner Chair Scott James. “Our Junior Livestock Sale setting a new record serves as evidence that these kids work hard yearround to raise quality animals. We are very proud of these youth, and we appreciate the unwavering support of their families and communityThemembers.”totalamount includes the sale of animals, individual supporter contributions, and add-on money. This year’s sale was on August 1, with about 355 buyers and more than 400 people coming to watch the sale in person. About 75 people watched and participated in the sale via live stream. The buyers could also donate the meat from an animal to the Weld County Food Bank.Here is the list of 4-H and FFA youths that worked hard to prepare and sell their animals: Grand champion and reserve grand champion results: $40,000 - grand champion market beef (owned by Cal Sidwell). $33,000 - grand champion market swine (owned by Cash Burnett). $25,000 - grand champion market sheep (owned by Bryleigh Schweer).$21,000- reserve grand champion market swine (owned by Kade Smith).$18,500 - reserve grand champion market beef (owned by Justin Pfannebecker). $13,000 - reserve grand champion market sheep (owned by Cade Simpson).$11,000- grand champion market goat (owned by Jordan Halley). $5,100 - reserve grand champion market goat (owned by Shae Stone). $5,100 - reserve grand champion market turkey (owned by Colton Steinke).$4,750- grand champion market rabbits (owned by Zachary Schmunk).$4,200 - grand champion market turkey (owned by Tyler Steinkamp).$3,000-reserve grand champion market rabbits (owned by Brianna Patefield).$3,000-grand champion market chickens (owned by Connor Lovell). $1,500 - reserve grand champion market chickens (owned by Taylor Logsdon).Formore information about the Weld County Fair Junior Livestock sale, visit: http://www.weldcountyfair.com/
Weld County Youth bring it home in top sales at fair Weld County youth top in livestock sales exceeding last year’s sales.
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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 concludes at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, with a concert by the group Titonic. Admission is free. Seating is first-come, firstserved.Chamber
Traveling Vietnam Vietnam is blessed by a rich civilization, lush scenery, and friendly people. It’s also a land of contrasts, with frenetic cities and peaceful countryside. Speaker Joe Wiggins will share photos, stories and insights gained as he traveled from Saigon to Hanoi. 1:30 p.m. Tues. Aug 30. $5. Deadline: urs. Aug 25
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The Greater Brighton Chamber of Commerce’s annual golf tournament starts at 8 a.m. Friday, Aug. 19, at Todd Creek Golf Course. The price for breakfast, lunch and a round of golf is $150. A foursome runsCall$700.303-659-0223. Brighton Oasis
The Brighton Oasis Family Aquatic Park is heading into its end-of-season schedule. The water park will be open Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Labor Day For questions, please contact 303655-2200. Full moon bike rides
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The Richard Lambert Foundation’s Hope Floats Water Lantern Festival runs from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at Barr Lake State Park, 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton.The event includes live music from West Highway 7, a local band that plays songs from country-Western singers Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard and Waylon Jennings. The Magic Food Bus and Revned BBQ Food Truck are going to handle the food. There will be local vendors and a chance to decorate lanterns with messages before they are released.Call720-408-8417. Gummball 5K The fifth annual Gummball Rally will be Saturday, Oct. 1, at Adams County Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton. The 5K walk/ run is in honor of former Adams County Sheriff’s Deputy Heath Gumm, who died in the line of duty inThe2018.cost is $30 for racers 13 and older and $10 for 12 and younger. Those 12 and younger get in free. Each includes a shirt/swag bag guaranteed with entry by Sept. 14. Packets will be available for pickup at 4201 E. 72nd Ave. from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30. Proceeds benefit a nonprofit that supports law enforcement and first responders. For more information, email tracykilgore71@gmail.com.
The city of Brighton announced its lineup for concerts at the Armory Performing Arts Center, 300 Strong St. Sept. 9: “Forever Flannel Night” — Rooster, an Alice in Chains tribute, plus TEN, Colorado’s Pearl Jam tribute band, and Bleach D, a Nirvana tribute band, at 7 p.m. Sept. 30: FACE vocal band, an allvocal band, at 7 p.m. Oct. 1: Mr. Majestyk’s 8-TRack Revival, a ‘70s rock and pop band, 7 p.m.Oct. 29: Yesterday, The Beatles Tribute, at 7 p.m. Nov. 18: The Long Run, performs its annual “Alter Eagles” set at 8 p.m.Nov. 19: The Long Run, Colorado’s tribute to the Eagles, at 8 p.m.
Boards/commissionsTheONGOING city of Brighton has openings on severeal of its volunteer boards and commissions. The list includes: Planning commission: Two alternateBoardmembersofappeals: Several member openingsParksand recreation advisory board: One Ward 2 member, two alternate members and one agriculture/farming member Brighton Urban Renewal Authority: Three /members Historic preservation commission: Two alternate members and two professional members Brighton Housing Authority: Two alternateLodgingmemberstaxadvisory committee: One lodging provider member and two alternate members District plan commission: One city of Brighton commissioner Fill out a form online specialist,basedresesarchvolulnteersbrightonco.gov/199/Vacancieshere:www.MuseumvolunteersTheBrightonCityMuseumneedstohelpwithvisitors,andcollectionproject-duties.CallBillArmstrong,museumat303-655-2288.WaterauditprogramThecityofBrightonandResource
The city of Brighton’s Full Moon Bike rides continue 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. According to a city news release, advanced riders are “strong and fearless bicyclists or enthused and confident bicyclists.” Recreational riders “are confident in their safety or people who would enjoy bicycling if they felt safer doing it.”
Trash Bash
The city of Brighton’s fourth annual Touch-A-Truck event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, in the parking lot of City Hall, 500 S. Fourth Ave. It’s a chance for youngsters to get behind the wheel, climb and explore vehicles of all shapes and sizes -- police cars, fire trucks, a Flight for Life helicopter, tractors, snow plows and loaders -- and meet the people who operate them. The Brighton Fire Rescue District will present its safety expo. The Bike Brighton Bike Rodeo is part of the agenda, too. Youngsters will be guided through a safety course to learn about skills for safe bike riding. There will be a drawing for bike accessories, according to a release. Call 303-655-2218.
MetroWest Advertiser 11August 18, 2022 1150 Prairie Center Parkway • Brighton, CO 80601 • 303-655-2075 • www.brightonco.gov E AGLE VIEW A DULT C ENTER Eagle View Adult Center Update –Aug 17 - 24, 2022 Eagle View Adult Center is open Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Call 303-655-2075 for more information. e July and August Newsletter is available. Cards, Games and Pool If you like to play games like bridge, pinochle, dominos, scrabble and pool… Eagle View is the place to get connected. Check out the newsletter for playing times. VOA Lunch A hot, nutritious lunch is provided by Volunteers of America, Mondays and ursdays at 11:30 a.m. Please reserve your VOA meal in advance: For Mondays reserve the ursday before, for ursdays reserve the Monday before.! Call Eleanor at 303-655-2271 between 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Mon. & urs. Daily meal donations are appreciated. $2.50 Donation per meal if age 60+. $8.50 Mandatory charge if under 60 Scams on Social Media Social networking sites like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn are attractive for staying connected to others. Learn how to avoid social networking scams and keep your information safe. Presenter: Mark Fetterho from AARP ElderWatch. 1:30 p.m. Tues. Aug 23. Free. Deadline: Fri. Aug 19 “Back to School” Class Showcase Did you know that Eagle View o ers over 35 di erent classes throughout the year? ere will be class demonstrations, giveaways, and just plain fun as you try out some of the classes. See for yourself what learning opportunities are available at EVAC. 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Wed. Aug 24. Free Spellbinders Storytelling Stories help us make sense of our world, impart a lesson, pass down history, and more. ey can teach us how to love, to forgive and to strive to be better. Free but please register. 1:15 p.m. urs. Aug 25. Deadline: Tues. Aug 23
The schedule looks like this: 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 303655-2170 or email mehidt@brightonco.gov.
Tickets are available at brightonarmory.org. Contact Gary Montoya, events and downtown initiative manager, at gmontoya@ brightonco.gov.
The City of Brighton’s last Trash 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. Those with special needs can call the city for pick-up service Wednesday, Sept. 21, and Thursday, Sept. 22.
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Central teamed up to provide a free water audit for businesses and homeowner associations. The program aims to help residents and cities increase water use efficiencies and reach conservation goals. Call 303-999-3824 or visit Audit-Programwww.brightonco.gov/589/Water-https://
The meeting area is on the south side of Brighton City Hall, 500 S. Fourth Ave.
COVID vaccination clinics Adams County and Tri-County Health are offering free vaccination clinics from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Anythink Brighton, 327 E. Bridge St. COVID-19 rapid tests at the Brighton Recreation Center As part of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s community distribution program, the Brighton Recreation Center is offering free at-home COVID-19 rapid test kits to the public. Come to rec center, 555 N/ 11th Ave., Mondays - Thursdays 5:30 a.m. - 9 p.m., Fridays 5:30 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturdays 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.). Kits will be made available to the public while suppliesStafflast.will be distributing the iHealth rapid antigen tests (selfcollected lower nasal swab), which have received emergency use authorization by the Food and Drug Administration for home use by patients 2 and older. Results should be available in approximately 15 minutes. Email state.co.uscdphe_covidtesting@orcall1-877-268-2926.
Armory Performing Arts Center concerts
The Court Appointed Special Advocates program in Adams County is hosting an evening in old Hollywood from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, at Balistreri Vineyards, 1946 E. 66th Ave.Aside from red carpets, cinema, and music, there will be food and wine from the vineyards and an auction. Proceeds help CASA move closer toward providing a volulnteer for every child in need. Visit tion.casa17/indulgehttps://cbo.io/tickets/forticketinforma-
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Color and texture Martin said the form of the medium he submitted is called intarsia, which was developed in 16th century Italy. He uses different wood species from the Midwest and Firestone to create the color and texture for Buffalo Bills pieces. Buffalo Bill’s hat is a piece of an old cedar utility pole. His hair is from Spalted maple – a rotted piece of maple discolored with black streaks from a fungus. The iris of Buffalo Bill’s eyes is from a piece of a Russian Olive tree that grew near Firestone library. “The walnut came from a lone tree growing along the Rock River which was cut in the last century for a bank being built in New York. I requested, the Public Works Department to save a few chunks of it for me for this piece. I used walnut and cherry from Wisconsin,” Martin said. “I saved the discarded limbs for Buffalo Bill. The cherry was salvaged from an Oak Savanna restoration in Rock County.”
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“When I get home, I sorted them all out and cut them open and lay them out on a rack. So, when I’m doing a project I pick and choose what seems to work with my piece,” Martin said.
Firestone intarsia artist won three ribbons from Weld County Fair
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Photos of Bu alo Bill in Jan Brown’s family museum.
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The real artistic challenge comes from choosing the right pieces of wood to get the desired texture, the woodgrain and the color of the wood to make it look natural,” Martin said. Martin said the wood for his works comes from all over the country. He keeps his eyes peeled when he and his wife travel in their RV, looking for the right pieces of wood. He’ll stop at the waste sites and find nice pieces of wood lying there, and he throws them in the bottom of his RV.
Grew up in the midwest Before Martin re-invented himself as an artist, he grew up near Janesville on a dairy farm in southern Wisconsin. He and his wife were also dairy farmers on a 96-acre farm, but they couldn’t make a good living.
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Martin said he started a business of native restoration called Midwest Prairies that managed woodland prairie and habitat restoration, which is related to farming. “It controls weeds and invasive species so they can plant wildflowers and native grasses to create wildlife habitat,” he said. When the Martins retired from the native restoration business, they decided to move to Colorado. “My wife always wanted to live where she could see the mountains. So retired, we moved out to Firestone, Colorado,” Martin said. Walking into a new hobby Martin started his wood carving hobby after meeting a man named Randy. The two would walk every day on a trail behind Martin’s house. “I started a conversation with the guy he invited me to his house and he introduced me to intarsia artwork. He and his wife must have up to 400 of this type of art, all over his house. He is a natural artist and also does chainsaw carving, too,” Martin said.He had always liked working with wood, and Martin thought this would be an excellent opportunity to learn from Randy. “I used paper patterns and glue the patterns to the wood, then you cut our pieces of wood using a scroll saw.
A Firestone artist’s unique woodworking style garnered him three ribbons at the Weld County fair and the everlasting gratitude from a descendant of Buffalo Bill Cody. Firestone’s Ron Miller’s work on a commissioned plaque of Buffalo Bill won him three ribbons at the Weld County Fair. The bust was made in the Intarsia style of wood inlay for Fort Lupton residents Jan and Ron Brown.“Itfelt good for me, Jan and Ron Brown they hired me to make this Buffalo Bill for them and their family. This is a family heirloom to pass on in the generations to come. I am glad it was recognized as a worthwhile piece and they can be proud of it,” Martin said. Martin entered the Buffalo Bill Intarsia piece at the Weld County Fair with Brown’s permission under the fine arts competition, and it won the champion ribbons. Jan Brown from Fort Lupton is a descendant of William Cody Buffalo Bill who collects photos, books and memorabilia in a family museum. She commissioned Martin to make a bust of Buffalo Bill as a family heirloom.Codyisher ancestor three times removed, making him her great, great, great uncle, she thinks. “We are the fourth generation three times remove, or something of that nature,” said Brown.
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