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Brian David Jones

May 10, 1975 - December 24, 2021 Brian David Jones passed away suddenly at his home in Brighton, CO on December 24, 2021 with his family by his side. Born in Niskayuna, New York on May 10, 1975, he is the son of Robert Michael, and Susan Ann (Ravaioli) Jones. He is survived by Nicole, his wife and best friend of 20 years; his daughter Kelcey Jones of Fort Collins, CO; his son Bryce Jones of Brighton, CO; sister Lisa Jones Wolf (Evan) of Burnt Hills, NY; brother Stephen Jones (Christine) of Glenville, NY; in-laws Allen and Louise Henry of Plattsburgh, NY, and lots of loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews, and his devoted canine sidekick, Jackson. Brian is predeceased by his Uncles Robert Coager and Mario Ravaioli Jr, his maternal grandparents, Mario and Helen Ravaioli, and paternal grandparents, Robert and Stella Jones. A 1993 graduate of Burnt Hills Ballston Lake High School, Brian was co-captain of the Spartan football team during his senior year. He attended Hudson Valley Community College for one year before transferring to SUNY-Cortland, where he went on to earn a BS degree in Physical Education with a concentration in coaching, graduating in 1999 with his brother Steve. Brian participated in Cortland’s intercollegiate football program playing o ense and defense for the Red Dragons, and he continued to love and carry the Red Dragon spirit throughout his life. Following graduation, he accepted a position as a Physical Education teacher and Athletic Director at Agate School District #300 in Agate, CO, where he served for 2 years. In 2003 he became a Physical Education teacher at Belle Creek Charter School in Henderson, Colorado, where he assumed the role of Athletic Director in 2004. He held both of these positions at Belle Creek for 19 years. During his tenure at Belle Creek, he wore many hats: coach, educator, colleague, mentor, and above all, he instilled in his students a dedication and work ethic and helped them to see their potential to become the best versions of themselves. During the span of his amazing 28-year coaching career (1993-2021) Brian coached a multitude of sports: football (his primary passion), softball, basketball, track, soccer, and volleyball. His coaching accomplishments are numerous and were a testament to his love of sport and his athletes. Coaching Career: 1993 - Asst. Coach for Burnt Hills Ballston Spa H.S. Football (NY). 1999-2007 - Coached Kelcey with Nicole in recreation softball (NY & CO). 2001-2003 - Head Coach of 6 Man football at Agate, and Girls Volleyball (CO). 2003-2021 - Coached at Belle Creek, Girls and Boys Basketball, Girls and Boys Soccer, Girls and Boys Track and Girls Volleyball, winning several Championships in ALL sports. He coached both Kelcey and Bryce in Track and Basketball throughout their middle school career (CO). 2004-2006 - O ense Line Coach at Adams City (CO). 2007 - O ensive Line for Je erson High School (CO). 2013-2015 Coached Bryce with his wife in recreation basketball (CO). 2013-2015 - Head Coach for the Brighton Youth Athletic Football League coaching Bryce with Nicole as manager (CO). 2008-2010 - Varsity O ensive Line Coach for Brighton H.S. BULLDOGS! (CO) 2011 – Varsity O ensive Line Coach for Standley Lake (CO). 2016-2017 - Coached Bryce as a Freshman & J.V. O ensive Line Coach and was assistant to the varsity Team Coaching Sta for Brighton H.S. BULLDOGS! His love of sport extended to his personal hobbies and interests. Brian rst and foremost was a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan, through thick and thin. He also loved watching and playing golf, especially with his wife Nicole, and he liked rooting for the Tennessee Volunteers (especially Football and Softball with his son and daughter), New York Yankees and the New Jersey Devils. He loved to cook, which was part of a passion he enjoyed with his family and friends. Some of his favorite things were grilling and smoking meat on Sundays and holidays, and cooking with his wife and family. He had an insatiable love for shing, which spanned his entire life. In his youth he enjoyed shing on his grandfather’s boat with his dad and brother on the Sacandaga Reservoir near his home, and also on Mississippi Lake in Ontario, Canada. In the spaces between his work and home life he was always trying to nd time to sh. His rod and reel were a permanent staple in the back of his truck, and he would sh for any amount of time no matter the weather: rain, sleet, or snow. He loved sharing his shing passion with his family, in particular with his nieces and nephews on Lake Champlain. His personal characteristics were that of a superhero on Earth. He would help others without hesitation. Brian never needed to know the why, just who it was and where he needed to go. His love and devotion to his family and friends were his rst priority always, followed by a close second to his commitment and dedication to his students and athletes. His children (Kelcey and Bryce) were his world. Whether he was coaching them on the eld, hanging around with them throwing the softball or football in his backyard, driving hours to show up as “Dad”, or just goo ng around and making them smile. He loved them with an immeasurable erceness. Brian was always the life of the party. His smile, twinkle in his eye, and sense of humor were infectious, and we always felt lighter and special just being around him, surrounded by his big hearty laugh and his bear hugs. He was an explorer and adventurer and didn’t overthink things. He had a vivacious spirit, lived boldly and loved big, and truly embodied the sentiment, “Carpe Diem”, “Seize the Day”. He will be missed and loved forever. A memorial service will be held in Brian’s honor at Belle Creek Charter School, in Brighton, CO at a later date. Tabor Funeral Home, Brighton, CO handled arrangements. Please visit the online obituary at TaborFuneralHome.com for updates regarding services and to share memories and condolences.

SUAZO

Harold H. Suazo

June 2, 1950 - December 19, 2021 Harold was born in Denver, Colorado to William (Bill) Suazo and eresa Marie (Aragon) Suazo; he was the eldest of 5 children. He was raised in a devout Catholic family and served as an altar boy for several years. His Catholic and Christian faith was a very deep and personal anchor for him throughout life. He was also raised in a family of musicians. is love of music and sharing it with family and o ering it to God remained very strong throughout his life. Harold went to school in Brighton, until his family moved to Northglenn in 1962 and he graduated from Northglenn High School in 1968. He played trumpet in the band, took part in drama, and spent much time after school and during summers taking care of his younger brothers and sisters. He worked at “Gino’s Italian Restaurant” during high school and several years after. After high school graduation, he attended Regis University, where he graduated in 1972 with a Sociology degree. He married Mary Esther Humphrey in June 1971 in Northglenn, Colorado. ey lived in Brighton for many years and Harold worked for Adam’s County Government and the County Commissioner’s O ce. He eventually left government to work in the eld of Electronics Sales. Harold also played in several wedding bands during this time and later several mariachi groups. In 1978, Harold and Mary started a family, bought property and built their dream home in Henderson, Colorado. ey had 3 daughters, Lisa, Lora, and Abrian, and raised them in this home. After 25 years of marriage, he and Mary divorced in 1995. He remarried in 2006 to Michele (Siegfried) Suazo and they were married for 10 years. His nal 16 years of employment were spent working for Tiger Technologies, an electronics manufacturing company. He especially enjoyed working for Tiger and the international trips he took with this 2nd family. Harold passed away on December 19, 2021 in Denver with his daughters by his side. He was preceded in death by his father, Bill, brother, Dan, and many beloved aunts and uncles. He is survived by his 3 daughters: Lisa Suazo (Scott), Lora Saeler (Chad), Abrian London (Dave); 5 grandchildren: Padon, Sisera, and Reaiah Saeler, Gavin and Elina London; mother, eresa (Aragon) Suazo; sisters, Mary Kloepfer (Warren), Sue Ehalt (George); brother Chris Suazo; as well as many beloved cousins and aunts and uncles.

JACKSON

Janet Arlene Jackson

Janet “GRAM” passed away in Greeley, CO on 11/30/2021 with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her father, Wilmer “Bim” Eppinger, Lula “Honey” Eppinger and sister, Linda Kay Eppinger. Janet is survived by and will continue living through her husband, Galen Jackson and her son, Justin (Bobbie) and her two grandsons-Tanner (Kim) and Trey and many, many friends. Her smile and laughter will be severely missed by all that knew her. Jan’s generosity and true ability to love will continue on with her family. Services to be held on January 17,2022 at 11AM at the Henderson Community Church.

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The Weld Legacy Trail received a recycled bench made of over 500 pounds of recycled plastic donated from the Carbon Valley Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, according to the press release by Weld County.

“Our fi rst collection of plastic, the Highland lake Historical Pioneer Cemetery received a bench, and we also helped the Carbon Valley High Plains Library reach their goal, and they received a bench for their walking path around the library. In our second collection, the chapter members voted on placing the next bench on the Weld Legacy Trail,” said Debra Brodhead, Chapter Regent of the group.

The TREX bench overlooks a pond owned by the Central Water Conservancy. The Weld Legacy Trail extends from the Weld County Southwest Service Center into St. Vrain State Park. The Weld County Commissioners approved the bench and an onsite presentation ceremony at the Weld Legacy Trail was held on December 17th with Weld County Commissioners Lori Saine and Scott James.

Also attending the ceremony Debra Brodhead, Chapter Regent for the NSDAR Carbon Valley Chapter, NSDAR representatives; Esther DeManche Chapter Registrar, Amy Lister Chapter Treasurer, Connie Masson Chapter Vice Regent presented the bench and a certifi cate to Weld County at the site. Town of Mead offi cials also attended, Kaley Hein, Recreation Coordinator for the Town of Mead, Helen Migchelbrink Town Manager of Mead, and the Town of Mead Mayor, Colleen Whitlow.

The TREX Bench was built in coordination with the NEXTREX Community Challenge created by the Carbon Valley Chapter NSDAR. Its TREX Challenge is to collect pounds of plastic fi lm and bags to be recycled by participating businesses.

Brodhead said, “One of our members saw an article on the TREX Community Challenge and did some research on what we needed to do. The chapter decided that this would be a great conservation project. We collected pounds of plastic fi lm in 6 months from friends, family, neighbors, acquaintances, coworkers, and the local scout troop.”

With help from the Weld County Sheriff’s Offi ce, the Southwest Weld County Motor Vehicle Offi ce, the Town of Mead, and numerous families and friends volunteered to help the Carbon Valley Chapter NSDAR collect over 500 pounds of plastic fi lm in six months to build the bench. Then Carbon Valley NSDAR donated the bench.

“We are now working on our third collection and will vote on the recipient of this next bench during our February chapter meeting. Every time we meet our goal for a new bench, we are excited to present it to a recipient that our chapter members vote on. This project is very much a team effort,” said Brodhead.

The Weld Legacy Trail TREX Bench that overlooks the pond for cyclist and hikers to have a seat and enjoy the view donated by the Carbon Valley Chapter

NSDAR. COURTESY OF WELD COUNTY

COLORS

over one million shades of color. The colorblind only see approximately 10 percent of hues and shades.

Common colors that the colorblind are confused with are green, yellow, gray, pink, purple, blue, red, and brown appearing muted and dull. Since 80% of information is processed visually it causes issues for color-blind students in school, according to the study.

EnChroma glasses are built with special optical fi lters that help the colorblind see the range of colors within the spectrum of colors more vibrantly with the accuracy of colors.

The EnChroma glasses were invented by founders Dr. Don McPherson, Chief Science Offi cer for the company, and Andy Schmeder in early 2000. McPherson stumbled upon what the glasses could do while he was playing frisbee and wearing a pair of tinted laser safety glasses he was designing. A friend borrowed the glasses and was shocked he could see the color orange.

“Most people are born with color vision defi ciency (CVD). It is a condition inherited genetically,” McPherson said via email. “The colorblind gene is carried recessively on the X chromosome maternally. Since women have two X chromosomes if they get the color-blind gene they have a “backup” and are not colorblind.”

“Since men have only one X chromosome, they do not have a `back up’ X, which is why men are more often colorblind than women,” he said. “Some people can suffer an injury to their retina that can render them colorblind. Additionally, color vision declines with age as part of natural macular degeneration. However, most people are born colorblind.”

Testing

Some states test students for colorblindness as standard practice, but Colorado is not one of them. Oakes said he was lucky to grow up in Nebraska, where the testing is standard. That testing confi rmed his diagnosis, which allowed him to adapt. He currently works as a Pastor.

“I’m red-green colorblind. I have the green defi ciency so I see Pro-tan, I can’t see green very well but when I see red and green together in certain settings it’s diffi cult out to pull out these colors,” Oakes said.

The biggest change for Oakes with the glasses his hobby is playing board games. The board games have colors for your teams.

“Until recently they haven’t done much for colorblind people and are trying to do more but when I put these glasses on playing the board games I can see all the colors and see the distinction.”

EnChroma encourages schools to quickly test students. Its test is easy and in under two minutes for colorblindness and it is free online at enchroma.com. Also, Anythink library offers an illustrated book to test for colorblindness.

McPherson said he’s gratifi ed his invention is helping people.

“It is inspiring to hear from colorblind people that our glasses are helping them with everyday obstacles and frustrations from matching clothes, picking ripe fruits, enjoying the wonders of the colors of the rainbow, or better understanding color-coded information at work or school - to more profound experiences such as seeing the colors in their child’s artwork, the eye or hair color of a loved one or the colors of a sunset over the Rockies,” he said.

Ledden is asking members to share their experience using the EnChroma glasses at sledden@anythinklibraries.org.

The Chosen

What: ' e Chosen', a new wonderful lm series about Jesus and His disciples When: Eight Sunday nights beginning Jan 9th. 6-7:30 pm. Where: Zion Congregational Church 401 South 27th Avenue Brighton, CO 80601 We will gather at 6pm for dessert and drinks. A er that, the lm will run for about 50 minutes followed by a brief time of interaction. Please join us and bring a friend if you like! Any questions? Call Dick Durston at 303-550-9551 Or write at rdurston@icloud.com