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Two arrested for triple homicide Aiming

higher Adams County exploring spaceport potential By Vic Vela

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Adams County deputies and investigators covered the neighborhood around 21 Cragmore northwest of Interstate 25 and U.S. 36 the afternoon of Wednesday, Dec. 10, after three bodies were found earlier in the day when a woman called 911 to report a disturbance. Photo by Mikkel Kelly

Suspects caught after high speed chase, gunfire By Vic Vela

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An Adams County Sheriff’s deputy was shot while taking a homicide suspect into custody on Dec. 12, capping a week of violence that included the loss of three lives. The officer, a detective who survived the shooting, was arresting Furmen Lee Leyba in north Denver when he was greeted with gunfire. The deputy, whom the sheriff’s office is not identifying, was transported to an area hospital for the treatment of non-life threatening injuries and later released, according to the sheriff’s office. Sgt. Aaron Pataluna, a sheriff’s office spokes-

man, said the Denver Police Department is handling the case involving the wounded deputy. “As far as I know it is still an active investigation,” Pataluna said. “We will not know who shot our detective or if the charges will be filed in connection with the shooting until Denver PD completes their investigation.” Leyba, 30, was taken into custody at the scene. Law enforcement officers had previously arrested Gabriel Lee Flores, 41, in connection with the Dec. 10 deaths of three men, whom authorities found shot inside a house on Cragmore Street, located in an unincorporated area of Adams County. The two suspects were formally charged with felony murder on Tuesday. Authorities arrived at the residence shortly receiving a phone call about the incident, at 7:20 a.m. Homicides continues on Page 2

Quick selected to serve as judge AG candidate will serve in county where he was prosecutor By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Don Quick may have lost the state attorney general’s race in November, but he ended up receiving a pretty nice consolation prize. The former Adams County district attorney will soon preside over the same courtrooms where he once argued after he received a judicial appointment from Gov. John Hickenlooper on Dec. 9. “It’s a great opportunity,” said Quick. “Serving on the bench has Quick always been an interest of mine, a way to serve the public and still be in the courtroom.” Quick will fill a bench seat in the 17th Judicial District that is being vacated by retiring Judge Chris Melonakis. Quick will take over judicial duties on Jan. 12. A judicial commission sent the names of three finalists to Hickenlooper, who ultimately selected

Quick “after receiving broad support from both sides of the aisle and from all parts of the legal community for Don’s application,” the governor said in an emailed statement. “This support and his extensive legal experience, including as district attorney for the 17th Judicial District itself, makes him the best fit for the job,” Hickenlooper said. Quick served as Adams County DA from 2005 through 2013, after having held other positions in the office. While serving in Adams County, he brought forth numerous convictions in what is known as the Quality Paving scandal, and he took time to work on increasing graduation rates in high schools. Prior to that, Quick served as chief deputy attorney general under former attorney general Ken Salazar. Quick will serve two years as a divorce court judge, before he rotates to preside over other areas of law that will include civil and criminal justice. Quick, a Democrat, lost an attorney general’s race to Cynthia Coffman in the fall, in a contest where he recieved numerous endorsements including the Denver Post, Grand Junction Daily Sentinel and Durango Herald. “I just feel very lucky that I am able to continue public service,” Quick said.

It’s up, up and away for new Front Range Airport Manager Dave Ruppel, who hopes to bring flight possibilities to Adams County that are out of this world. Ruppel, who took over airport operations a month ago, oversees operations at the Auroralocated, 3,600-acre airfield that has potential for outward commercial growth. But it’s the site’s upward potential that has generated buzz since 2011, when Gov. John Hickenlooper requested that the federal government designate the airport “spaceport” status, which would allow for suborbital launches. “It’s the logical next step if Colorado wants to be an aerospace leader,” Ruppel said during a recent interview. “For us to continue to be competitive in the field, I think we need to do it.” Aerospace is big business in Colorado and the state is among the nation’s leaders in the field. The state has the third largest aerospace economy, with more than 400 companies supplying about $3.2 billion in annual payroll here. But the state is not among the nine currently-licensed spaceport states in the U.S. And Adams County Economic Development president and CEO Barry Gore said that seven other states are in the process of obtaining spaceport licenses. “Why not be able to offer the ability to launch (orbital transportation) here and get that business in Colorado?” Gore said. “We want to provide as much as possible in the state instead of seeing business going out of state.” Kristin Sullivan, the economic development manager for Adams County, seconds that. “In order for us to become the number one aerospace economy in the country, we need to make sure we have all options on the table and that the companies here have access to a spaceport,” she said. But it appears that Colorado is well on its way toward becoming a spaceport state. Ruppel said the state’s spaceport application has cleared two divisions of the Federal Aviation Administration and is a couple of months away from receiving final comments from a third. After that, the lengthy process will continue, with Ruppel hopeful that the FAA will reach a decision by years-end. But Ruppel doesn’t anticipate the agency seeing anything in the application that would hurt Colorado’s chances. “At this point, I don’t think so,” he said. “I think we’ve done everything that’s required, so I don’t see any showstoppers.” As for airport business outside of the spaceport application process, Ruppel said there is about 6,000 acres of space around the airport that is ripe for potential new commercial tenants. “There’s a lot of opportunity for development there and that’s exciting,” Ruppel said. “There’s a lot of things there that are just about ready to break.”

Front Range Airport Manager Dave Ruppel Courtesy photo

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Christmas Tea serves up holiday fun and food Volunteers hosted 10th year of holiday tea for large, festive crowd By Lou Ellen Bromley

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Truck pulling the Special Olympics’ Float. Photo by Lou Ellen Bromley

Season shines bright Brighton turns out to enjoy Brighton’s holiday activities By Lou Ellen Bromley

Bromleyclan@hotmail.com The city of Brighton hosted its 19th annual Winter Festival Christmas tree lighting ceremony and the Festival of Lights parade last Saturday to the delight of Brighton residents. The Winter Festival started at 2 p.m. with displays and vendors set up around the Historic City Hall building on 4th Street and Bridge Street. Activities included a petting zoo on the south side of the building, with a variety of animals available for the children to see and touch, including a camel who was a huge hit with the children. The Teddy Bear Tree provided free stuffed animals for small children at the festival and was hosted by the city of Brighton. Volunteers Ryan Schossow, an employee of Transwest Trucking and Fabian Escarcegn currently in the Navy, helped children chose the toys they most wanted from the tree. Mayor Dick McLean announced the

Tree lighting ceremony shortly before 4 p.m. and started the countdown to light the official Holiday Tree. The Festival of Lights parade started at 5 p.m. with 75 entries. The parade route was lined with hundreds of people, several of whom brought lawn chairs and wagons filled with coats and blankets to stay warm during the cool evening. Children lined the streets hoping for candy, adding to the fun. Citizen of the Year for the city of Brighton, Patricia Murray and her husband Glenn Murray led the parade in a vintage Corvette. Patricia Murray said, “It was crowed in the Corvette with six people inside, but a lot of fun and I enjoyed it very much.” The winners in the Lighted Float contest in the parade were; Rippy Allstate Insurance agency for best commercial float with 25 or fewer employees, Brighton Recreation Center in the category for best commercial float with 25 or more employees, Brighton / Henderson Special Olympics in the category of groups, clubs and non-profits, South Elementary in the Schools category, Brighton Fire and Rescue District in the category of large motorized vehicles, Horizon High School for musical entry and Promenade Horsemanship Academy for animal entry.

The 10th annual Christmas Tea at the Adams County Historical Museum was held last Saturday afternoon with 140 guests attending this festive event. A variety of finger sandwiches, English scones, desserts and hot tea was served on antique dinnerware, with several ladies coming dressed in holiday outfits and hats, to help set the mood of this traditional event. This is the 10th year the museum has hosted the Christmas Tea and the second year the Christmas Tea was held in Hoff-

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Later in the day, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office spotted a black Jeep Wrangler that matched the description of a “be on the lookout” message that had been sent by Adams County authorities.

man Hall. The hall is a larger building, better suited to accommodate the larger crowd attending this event. In past years the Christmas Tea was held in the Cultural Center building which could only accommodate 100 seated guests. Hoffman Hall was decorated for Christmas with traditional Christmas trees, tensile and wreaths by museum volunteers who also provided much of the food served to guests. The newer location also provided an opportunity for guests to tour through all the exhibits within Hoffman Hall. Museum volunteer Clifford Lushbough said “This event gets larger every year and is a Christmas tradition for several of the families that attend.” All the other buildings at the museum site were also open for guests to tour at their leisure; several had volunteers inside to talk about the history of each building.

The driver, allegedly Flores, led authorities on a high-speed chase that began in Golden and ended off C-470, near Morrison. Both suspects are being held in jail without bond. Pataluna said no other suspects are being sought at this time. “Any time you have multiple people lose their lives, it’s an unfortunate event,” Pataluna said. “We never want to see anyone get hurt, especially in the line of duty.”

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Shadows and light, making it right I heard this story once: A guy was walking down the street, when he falls in this hole. The hole is deep, the sides are steep and slick, and the guy is stuck. As he’s looking up, he sees his doctor walk past. He yells up, he says, “Hey, doc! I’m stuck in this hole here. Can you help me out?” So the doctor scribbles out a prescription on his pad, tosses it down to the guy, and goes on his way. A few minutes later, the guy’s priest walks by. He yells up, he says, “Hey, Father! I’m stuck – can you help me out?” So the priest pulls out his Rosary, says a “Hail, Mary,” blesses him, and goes on his way. A little while later, the guy’s looking up, and he sees his friend walk by. He yells up, he says, “Hey! Can you help me out here?” So the buddy stops and jumps down in the hole with him. The guy looks at his friend, incredulous, and yells, “You idiot! What are you doing? Now we’re both stuck in this hole!” And the buddy smiles, and says, “Yeah, but I’ve been here before, and I know the way out.” Last week I wrote about the importance of making connections with other people. One of the hardest things to do, I’ve discovered in my short life, is connect with people who are in pain. And, tragically, too often we fall back on easy solutions

of medication or platitudes where what people really need is just someone to be beside them for a season. (Before I go too much further, let me make it clear that I am writing opinions based on experience and observation, not research or training. This is just me here.) I think one of the hardest things to admit in modern society is how flawed we all are. Modern life has forced the instinct to hide our warts to metastasize into a survival mechanism. Either that, or people revel in announcing all their flaws, demanding that the camera remain on them while they bleed for a greedy public (Kardashian who?) Thing is, we all have our flaws and our warts — not a one of us comes through life unscarred. Which means that every one of us has been in some hole somewhere that we can help somebody else out of. But we have to have the courage to admit to our

flaws, and the empathy to notice other people when they’re hurting. And, for whatever reason, this time of year seems to magnify the depth and darkness of our holes. Ironic that the holiest season of the year is the one that most highlights our own dearth of whole-ness and sinks us into our deepest holes. But, irony aside, I also believe this is a season with an unmatched capacity to heal — yes, this is the season with the longest nights; but it is also the season in which we meet that darkness with the beauty of Christmas lights. So, this week, the last one before Christmas, try to take an intentional break from your own hustle and bustle, and look around for holes that once had your name on them. Then, carry your own light down in there and see if you can’t lead somebody out of the darkness. That connection may send ripples out into time that do great good some day. At the very least, you can push back the darkness for a few moments. And, most days, that’s a fine accomplishment. Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. If you would like to meet him, Michael will be at 40 Weight Coffee on Saturday, Dec. 20, from 9 to noon signing copies of “The Accidental Christmas.”

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What’s the best gift you’ve ever given or received?

“The best gift I’ve ever received was a diamond heart necklace. But actually having my family is probably the best gift I have.” Melissa Williams, Golden

“A child is the best gift you ever give or receive. I’ve got a little girl and a 7-monthold son.” Michael Ingraham, Arvada

“My love is the best gift. Having love for my kids and having them love me.” Troy Martinez, Golden

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Brighton landmark closes after 39 years By Michelle Boyer

Mkboyer8@gmail.com After 39 years, La Placita Mexican Restaurant closed its doors. “We were in shock as much as our customers,” Ana Saenz said. “It wasn’t our intent for our business to close so abruptly. We were on a business transaction sale that happened quicker than we’d anticipated. We had told our buyers that we wanted one month to announce what was happening to the community. It would’ve been nice to have had that time to reminisce with our customers about all the great times we’ve had. We just weren’t given that chance.” The Saenz Family said the choice was to sell the building and nothing more than that. Business was great and the father, Roberto Saenz, 79, was long past retirement age. “It’s just time now for dad to be able to enjoy retirement and not have all the responsibility he’s had of the dedication he’s had to the restaurant for so many years,” Silvia Saenz-Montoya said. “We wanted to sell the building for a while and a good offer came for the building, and we took it.” La Placita was known for its guacamole and chili rellenos, Saenz-Montoya said just within the past 6-8 months people really enjoyed their new fajita burritos and the No. 7, No. 11 and the No. 2 were big hits. “Ana even liked experimenting with different flavors of Margaritas to make them better. Our restaurant was always about consistency. Our dad always worked hard on the food, because we knew our customers always came back for the food,” she said. Roberto had developed the restaurant’s menu from years of working in other restaurants and just from his own recipes. There were many great times at the restaurant, and like life some challenging times. The only real challenge, that we embraced were the amount of time and dedication it took to run the business. “It’s all I knew, because I had grown-up there,” Ana Saenz said. Saenz-Montoya said that it wasn’t her father not having confidence in her and Ana to take over the business, instead of outright selling it. “He knew we could do it,” she said. “We had to understand how much time the restaurant has taken away from our family

La Placita Restaurant closed after 39 years. Photo by Michelle Boyer lives. It’s a big responsibility and the size of the business is large. If this all had happened years ago, I would’ve truly been devastated, but now I understand where he’s coming from.” Ana Saenz said she too understands the selling of the business. “I went to college and wasn’t sure what to do,” she said. “I went through hospitality and restaurant marketing. He always tried to veer me away from that, and told me restaurants take a lot of your time and he tried to take me out of choosing that career.” Both ladies plan on taking time off to relax and slow the pace down. “I think for myself and my own family that it would be nice to have normalcy of just to sit down and have a nice hot meal together.” Saenz-Montoya said. “I really think I want to be a house wife for now. If it’s something we’re going to get back into, it would be on a much smaller scale. We just have to see what happens. We’re going to keep our Facebook page up and we’ll keep everyone informed. We just need to take one day at a time now.” Ana Saenz definitely will take a couple

months break and spend time with her kids. “I’d love to see the possibility of another restaurant for us, or another business,” she said. “That’s always been my mindset. I think me and Silvia have the same mindset.” “It’ll be nice to see dad just retire and be involved in hanging out at the senior center and with his friends,” Saenz-Montoya said. “He’s always just been so used to a routine.” The past few days the Saenz Family admits have been heart-warming. “We’ve received phone calls from customers telling us what an icon we’ve been for the community,” Saenz-Montoya said. “It is so great seeing the love the community has for us. It’s like our family is in mourning, or experiencing the death of a family member. One customer told me that it won’t be the same without La Placita in the community. We’ve been a part of peoples’ lives seeing generations of people and their families go into our business.” So many local businesses supported La Placita throughout the years. From Jan Hepp, Sakata Farms, Petrocco Farm and businesses like Karl, from Nance Plumbing,

Kevin from Lockett Refrigeration and Matt from Brighton Auto Body were all loyal customers. “We’d love to mention every person, but it just wouldn’t be possible,” Saenz-Montoya said. “We’ve all just been like family because there’s so much connection in this town.” Saenz-Montoya said the use of the building to her knowledge the location of the building would now be used for the use of a physical therapy office. The family issued this statement: “To all our loyal customers, and the community of Brighton: We would like to thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for blessing our family for 39 great years. So many of you were like family to us, and we’ll miss you all dearly. La Placita would not have made it all of these years if it wasn’t for you. Thank you all, for allowing us to be a part of your birthdays, weddings, graduations, and most importantly your lives, and thank you for being a part of ours. We owe all of our success to you. May you all have a Blessed Holiday Season.”

Breakfast hosts state reps and senators By Ashley Reimers

areimers@colorado communitymedia.com Legislators from Adams and Jefferson counties made a stop in Westminster to share their goals for the upcoming session during the annual Metro North Chamber of Commerce legislative breakfast. The Dec. 12 event featured three state senators, Laura Woods SD 19, Beth MartinezHumenik SD 32, and Mary Hodge SD 25 and nine representatives including: Libby Szabo HD 27, Joe Salazar, HD 31, Dianne Primavera HD 33, Faith Winter HD 35, Tracy KraftTharp HD 29, Dominick Moreno HD 32, Steve Lebsock HD 34, Kevin Priola HD 56 and Lori Saine HD 63. The breakfast program offered an opportunity for the legislators to discuss their focus during the 2105 session and allowed the audience to ask questions. As newly elected representatives, Martinez-Humenik, Winter and Lebsock were asked how they plan on bring their experience from the local government level to the capitol. Winter, who previously served on Westminster city council, said she plans on using her experience in working closing with people in her community to her advantage at the state level. “Coming from local government you take the pot hole calls and the barking dog calls so you really feel connected to your community,” she said. “That sets you up for success in listening to your community and really taking their hopes and dreams to the capitol.” Lebsock’s response was geared around the need to work closely with other governmental entities. During his time on Thornton City Council he learned the value of intergovernmental agreements and the benefits of working together with other municipalities. “It’s easy to put the blinders on and only look at what’s best for those you directly serve,” he said. “But the best government comes when you look around and help others succeed.” Martinez-Humenik, who also served on

Thornton city council, said she hopes to bring her experience working with a budget, how to fund capital improvement projects and dealing with residents’ concerns to the state level. Representatives Moreno and Szabo, who are both in leadership positions at the legislature, were asked what their priorities will be next session. Moreno, who was recently elected to serve as the majority assistant caucus chair, said he will focus on supporting members and ensuring every bill has a fair hearing. “My priority is making sure we have a fair process and that everyone feels they have a voice and that their ideas are heard,” he said. Szabo, who is in her second team serving as assistant minority leader, said she takes her role very seriously to ensure her colleagues have the resources they need to achieve the work and goals of the caucus. The representatives and senators were asked other questions varying from oil and gas to transportation. When it came to education funding, just two representatives spoke up: Priola and Primavera. After many failed initiatives in Adams County school districts, the question was asked about whether or not school districts in the state would see any funding relief. Priola discussed the eminent growth in western Adams County and offered an idea surrounding a growth factor. “Maybe there needs to be something to look at in school finance about a future growth factor,” he said. “There are a lot of things the census can do in terms of projecting the population in the future.” Primavera brought up the cost of state testing. “I have met with school board members over the burden of testing and that it really costs a lot of money and whether or not we are getting the biggest bank for our buck,” she said. The representatives and senators will begin work at the state capitol in early January. For more information on the Colorado legislature, visit www.leg.state.co.us.

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T-Hawk’s start season strong Schwindaman a true team leader By Michelle Boyer

Mkboyer8@gmail.com With only one loss of the season so far, against Mead (75-52) the Prairie View boys’ basketball team is ready to continue its play in this week’s Hoops Tournament Thursday with various team games at 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Prairie View’s overall season record is 3-1. The team opened the season with a win against Littleton (57-41). Luke Schwindaman led the team scoring 20 points, and four rebounds. After their loss against Mead, Prairie View cruised by (65-60) against Weld Central. Prairie View topped Standley Lake (63-49) on Dec. 13. “I love this team,” Coach Tim DeBerry said. “They’re really fun to coach. Luke Schwindaman has been our lead guy, and who we go to. He’s been doing this for over three years now, and has played close to 100 games the past couple years. He just loves the game.” The 6-foot-1-inch shooting guard has been on the Thunderhawks’ team all four years. “My favorite thing about my position is how vital it can be to the team,” he said. “Especially since a lot of teams will look for their shooting guard to be well rounded in every category there is, and I really enjoy trying to be that guy for Prai-

Prairie View High School shooting guard Luke Schwindaman goes for a lay-up during the first game of the season against Littleton. Schwindaman led the team in scoring 20 points in the game and Prairie View won the game 57-41. Photo by Michelle Boyer rie View. I don’t have a least favorite thing. I do think my height helps me. I feel like I’m pretty good height for my position and always felt like it’s how big you play, not how big you are.” For Schwindaman basketball all began in the family. With an older brother and sister, who were both big on basketball, all he said he could remember was being in the gym and around the game. “I just developed a love to-

ward it at a very young age,” he said. “It’s really the best game in the world to me. It’s my only sport, but is always keeping me busy.” In his entire four year basketball career at PVHS, Schwindaman said his current team is his favorite group of guys to play the game with. “We’re a little young, but that seems to be real positive because all of our underclassmen are just dying to learn as much as they can ev-

ery day,” he said. “We’re really trying to make it a point to get better with everything we do, whether that’s the next game or practice. We’re learning something new about ourselves each day.” He owes some of the team’s success to a real good, experienced group of senior leadership. “It keeps us on our toes and able to try to instill a great culture for our younger ones to keep on going,” he said. One of Schwindaman’s goals this season is to be a 1,000 point scorer for his entire career in a Prairie View uniform. His current points are 696 for his career. He also would like to get all conference honors this season. “I’d also like the team to return to the playoffs,” he said. “I’d like to have the most memorable season anyone could hope for.” As one of two team captains this season, Schwindaman said he’s honored to lead his team. “I think in me as a captain, they can really lean on me and trust in what I lead them into,” he said. “It’s truly an honor to be the guys’ captain.” He’s made first team, all-conference (sophomore), second team all-conference (junior) and was the team’s Most Valuable Player the last two years. After graduation, Schwindaman will attend college to study either criminal justice with a minor in sociology or a history and become a school educator. He’s undecided on which college he’ll attend and isn’t sure if he’ll continue playing basketball on the next level.

Lady Dawgs all about teamwork By Michelle Boyer

Mkboyer8@gmail.com With a record of 2-4 so far this season, the Brighton girls’ basketball team travels to Longmont tonight for a 7 p.m. game, which starts a three day tournament for the team. The team opened its season Dec. 2 with a win against Mountain Range 40-32. Sidney Potestio was the player of the game for Brighton scoring 10 points, and gathering 8 rebounds. Brighton then fell in four in a row against Pomona (58-41); Bear Creek (54-32); Weld Central (44-41) and Standley Lake (55-28). The team gained momentum against Denver West in a neutral tournament for a 66-26 win on Dec. 13. “This season so far has been rough,” Tavia Weis said. “We’re a very young team. We have five seniors, two juniors and five sophomores on varsity. The only girls with varsity experience on the team are Sidney Potestio, Kayla Michel and I. “It’s a big change from junior varsity to playing varsity on our team. We’ll take one game at a time, and the wins will come. As we grow up, the wins will come. I’m not worried about our season or the future.” Weiss said the team is very close and that

they work together as a team to achieve their goals well. This season her goals are to work hard in every practice and games. “I want to be the best that I can be,” she said. “I want to contribute to my team, because we’re a family.” This year Weiss is honored to be one of the team captains. “I feel like it’s my job to support my girls in a positive way, and help them contribute to what we do as a team,” she said. “During my freshmen and sophomore years, I struggled with confidence issues in my game, and I think being a captain this year, helps me out because I know the team listens to me and I can help them with what they want to achieve. I can be there for everyone. They look to me, Sid and Kayla for answers and advice. It’s our job to help them out.” The 5-foot-7-inch shooting/point guard, has played varsity since she was a freshman, and lettered her first year on the team. “My favorite thing about playing the shooting guard is being able to shoot,” she said. “I’ve worked very hard on my shot and when the ball goes in the hoop it’s a wonderful feeling. I can’t begin to explain it.” Weis said her height helps her most in the game, because she not only can play the one position, but two positions well. “I can also

go down and post up, if I have a mismatch on me,” she said. Playing basketball since the seventh grade, Weis began her basketball journey at Bromley East Charter School’s team and the her eighth grade year she played on Legacy High School’s feeder team, which is a club team. Not knowing how she got into the sport in the first place, other than always having that desire to play it. “After being too tall for gymnastics, not coordinated enough for softball and never really loving any other sports, I just decided to try basketball and I loved it,” she said. “I love basketball so much. There’s just a crazy feeling when you step out on the court. When you make a shot and the crowd goes wild. That’s what I play for. The way it makes me feel and the passion I have for it.” She used to play volleyball and soccer, but stopped after she wanted to just focus on basketball. Currently she’s playing club basketball for the BC Denver team. “It’s been an awesome experience playing with girls from elite teams all over Colorado; like Broomfield, Monarch, Horizon and others,” she said. “It’s really improved my fundamentals and has been a great experience meeting girls from different schools and programs.”

Tavia Weiss controls the ball against Bear Creek’s Edina Krusko as she travels down the court. Brighton lost against Bear Creek 54-32 on Dec. 5. Photo by Michelle Boyer

Brighton Baseball to host holiday camps By Michelle Boyer

Mkboyer8@gmail.com Brighton High School Baseball program extends an invitation youth of the community for its First Annual Holiday Hitting and Pitching/Catching Camps to be run over the Winter Break. “We decided to do this so the kids in the community could be given the opportunity to improve their baseball skills through quality instruction and practice,” Coach Ray Garza said. The Holiday Hitting Camp starts Monday, Dec. 29, and goes through Wednesday, Dec. 31 (registration includes both days). “This camp is a hitting intensive camp,” Garza said. “Players will be taken through the step-by-step process of a correct

swing, learn about the mental approach to hitting, learn new drills, and get plenty of repetitions.” 8-10 year olds; 9 to 11a.m 11-12 year olds; 11 to 1 p.m. 13-14 year olds; 1 to 3 p.m. Cost for the camp is $50 and includes a camp T-shirt. Space is limited to the first 24 players of each age group. The Brighton Holiday Pitching/Catching Camp is on Tuesday, Dec. 30. “Players will be taken through the basic mechanics to be a successful pitcher or catcher,” he said. “Pitchers will learn about the mental approach to pitching, how to improve location and velocity, and much more. Catchers will be on the basic fundamentals of receiving, throwing, blocking, calling pitches and more.”

8-10 year olds; 9 to 11a.m 11-12 year olds; 11 to 1 p.m. 13-14 year olds; 1 to 3 p.m. Cost for the camp is $25 and includes a camp T-shirt. Space is limited to the first 12 pitchers and 8 catcher’s players per age group. Participants of this camp are asked at the time of registration to specify which position they’d like to work with. Both camps will be held at the Alley Training Facility, 348 Bridge St. Brighton. Both camps will feature current Brighton coaches and players, as well as current college players. Make checks payable to Dugout Brighton Baseball and mail payment for either camps by Dec. 23 to Coach Ray Garza, 4457 Mt. Oxford St., Brighton, CO 80601. For more information or questions con-

tact Coach Garza at 970- 381-1130. Garza said he is excited to do this camp because he feels the need was there to help those youth looking to become better at the game. “Why not our program to provide this for the community and what better time than during the Holiday Season,” he said. “Parents are always looking for something productive for their kids, and I feel this is something they would find interest in.” Garza would like to thank his assistant coaches: Todd Reynolds, Steve Guccione, Joe Demers, Andy Bottello, Jon Bugarin, Lee Gagne, Josh Mondragon, Steve Kessinger and Marty Stricklett for their time and dedication to the program and camps.

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Food Bank making holidays bright Volunteers help distribute fresh food to needy Brighton families By Lou Ellen Bromley

bromleyclan@hotmail.com The second Saturday morning of every month the Food Bank of the Rockies helps local Brighton families in need of assistance, by providing fresh foods at no cost in the parking lot behind the Historic City Hall building on 4th St. and Bridge. Even thought this is a monthly event, December’s event will ultimately help local family’s have happier holidays, by providing the food needed for their holiday dinners. Volunteers helped provide baskets

and boxes of food for people coming from all over town, and in some cases helped load the food for those people unable to lift their supplies. “This site is one of 34 distribution sites in the Denver area, and has been providing food for Brighton residents for three years now.” Mobile Pantry Supervisor Kelyn Anker said. Anker has been the supervisor for the last two years at the Brighton location. Volunteers Karen Mayfield and Emily McCauley have been helping Anker from the start and enjoy the feeling of helping make a difference in people’s lives. The Food Bank of the Rockies requires little personal information from the people requesting food donations. Anker noted that a person can receive food based on a self deceleration of need.

“People are asked to provide their name, telephone number, ZIP code and the number of people living in their homes, this is all the information we require. If a person is willing to stand in the long line and are happy with whatever we have to offer we are happy to provide food for them. There is very low abuse, where people take food they do not truly need.” said Anker. If you would like make a donation to the Food Bank of the Rockies you can donate food directly to the Brighton distribution site the second Saturday of the month by bringing your donation to the site and contacting a volunteer. To donate money to be used for food at the Brighton donation site, please contact the Food Bank of the Rockies at foodbankrockies.org and ask for Kelyn Anker.

Obermeyer hired on at Community Reach Center Staff Report Former Metro North Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Deborah Obermeyer was recently hired as the director of community and external relations at Community Reach Center. Community Reach Center CEO Rick Doucet said Obermeyer brings a proven track record in building relationships and business connections to the team as the organization moves toward new ways of connecting clients with services at Community Reach Center and within the community. “She’s going to help us strengthen our

network of partners to work to provide the best possible care for the people who have entrusted Community Reach Center with their wellness,” he said. Obermeyer holds a master’s degree in business administration sciences from Iowa State University. As director of community and external relations, she will develop and maintain partnerships in the Adams County community for Community Reach Center, a nonprofit mental-health center with five Adams County outpatient offices in Brighton, Commerce City, Northglenn, Thornton and Westminster. “I’m delighted to join Community

Reach Center, which supports people in such inspiring and innovative ways,” Obermeyer said. “The work they do impacts the lives of potentially everyone in the Adams County community. I look forward to being part of this dynamic team.” The mission of Community Reach is to “enhance the health of the community” by providing services that include individual and group therapy, early childhood and school-based services, substance abuse treatment, emergency services and therapeutic support groups.

Brighton city council heard reports by several city department managers suggesting increases in fee’s for many of the city run facilities and services provided by the city for 2015. The fee increases were reviewed by council and moved to the regular city council meeting next week. City staff said fee increases are needed to offset the increased cost of operations brought on by inflation. Brighton cemetery director Aaron Corr, reported to city council on the need for an increase in the price of burial plots and the niche sites for resident and non-residents, and an increase in charges for perpetual care of the gravesites, the opening and closing of the graves and maintenance of the gravesites. It was also suggested that Brighton look into increasing the number of cremation remains that can be placed in a full sized burial plot within the cemeteries. This would increase the number of remains in one burial plot with a combination of one full burial and four cremation remains in one full sized plot, or eight cremations remains in one full sized burial plot. A pre-need payment plan was also discussed, this would allow a person or family to purchase a grave site and make payments on it for future use. Increase fees will also be in the public works for permits to repair or build new public streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, water, sewer and storm drainage projects. The price for using Brighton’s recreation center, Oasis family Aquatic Park and Eagle View Adult Center are also facing an increase in fees because of the cost in conducting the programs at these facilities and maintenance expenses. The Cultural Arts Strategic planning committee was present to introduce its members to city council and to outline the committee’s 13 objectives, five goals and the three phases to promote art and culture in the city of Brighton. The cultural arts committee hopes to bring more programs and artists to Brighton by increasing access to artistic programs and expand understanding of culture and art. City council members also heard the review of farmland leases by the city of Brighton by Parks and Recreation director, Gary Wardle. Currently there are six properties owned Brighton that has the potential or is already being leased for the production of crops and fruit trees. The city is looking at approving a five year lease on the six properties with an option for an additional five years.

Prairie View band receives $5,000 First Choice Emergency makes donation By Lou Ellen Bromley

bromleyclan@hotmail.com The Prairie View High School marching band performed in front of the new First Choice Emergency medical facility last Saturday morning to celebrate its new location. First Choice opened it newest emergency medical building Dec. 17 at 15100 East 104th Ave. in Commerce City, in the Reunion community. First Choice Emergency held a per-grand opening at this location last Saturday the 13th with a performance by the Prairie View High School marching band, and also provided an opportunity for people to meet with two Bronco cheerleaders, who were on hand to sign autographs. Prairie View Band Director Greg Haan

announced to the families of band members during the Dec. 11 holiday concert at the Prairie View High School about the generous donation made by First Choice. Haan also announced First Choice’s continued donations program to be conducted after their grand opening at the 104th location. For every adult that fills out a donation paper and takes a tour of the new facilities, First Choice will donate an additional $10 per person to the Prairie View High School Band program. “It takes well over $10,000 to cover the expenses for High School bands, and that does not include the cost of instruments and music needed for the students to perform. The marching bands require even more funds, for uniforms and travel expenses,” Haan said. Haan is asking anyone interested in helping raise money for the band to visit First Choice Emergency room at the new location and take their tour.

The Prairie View High School band performing outside in front of the newest First Choice Emergency building Photo by Lou Ellen Bromley

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Adams County Commissioners’ Career Expo Celebrates 11 Years of Professionalism in Adams County 8th Graders

Top students from the county are recognized for their professional engagement with employers from the region “The Adams County Board of Commissioners recognizes that it’s never too early to start young students on the path of success. By supporting countywide youth career development each year through the Adams County Commissioners’ Career Expo, we’re doing our part to help future generations of leaders to make positive choices that will not only provide a lifetime of personal satisfaction and fulfillment, but will also contribute to a stronger, more competitive Adams County.” ~ Eva J. Henry, Chair | Adams County Board of Commissioners

The Adams County Commissioners’ Career Expo celebrated its 11th event this November 18, 2014 at the Denver Mart. Annually, since 2005, the Adams County Commissioners’ sponsor this event in an effort to bolster the career development of the county’s future professionals. This year’s event welcomed over 5,700 students from 35 participating middle schools. The event is the longest running of its kind and has been replicated along the Front Range to include Douglas County and Denver Public Schools. Students spend months preparing for the event through role play activities and other in-class career exploration, all with the goal of being prepared to interact with professionals and learn about

DISTRICT 1 ACHIEVE ACADEMY: Kellian Conway*, Jaqueline Galvin*, Esu Meraz-Martinez* CLAYTON PARTNERSHIP: Brooklyn Stubby*, Vanessa Azua** GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY: Hector Balderrama Silva*, Annetth Martinez-Ibarra**, Alvaro Quezada* MAPLETON EXPEDITIONARY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS: Chris Arroyo*, Joseph Barajas Murillo*, Taliacyn Childs*, Brianna Ciancio*, Kellian Conway*, Kody Foster*, Ashley Hicks*, Kail Homlett*, Shyla Kuzov*, Bradyn Mack Estep*, Pete Medina*, Horizon Roger*, Isaiah Roybal*, Taylor Schneider****, Ryan Urstadt*, Sebastian Viernes*, Kaycee Walczyk*, Eugene Williams**, MEADOW COMMUNITY: Darcy De Santiago*, Daisy Gallegos Ontiveros*, Ezekial Gurule*, Justine Haines*, Loreno Herraid*, Natalie Hilario*, Chadmong Lee*, Elijah Lopez*, Valfred Mendoza Reyes*, Caleb Mitchell*, Scarlett Rangel*, Michael Redondo*, Marquez Salazar*, Kevin Smith**, Ryan Urstadt*, Kyana Vorrath*, Jet Yang** MONTEREY COMMUNITY: Heily Castro*, Abraham Sura Frescas*, Jacob Torres*, Carmen Torres* VALLEY VIEW: Abraham Mendez*, Nathalia Rivera* YORK INTERNATIONAL: Isamar Andazola**, Haeley Melchor Armendariz-Ruiz**, Alex Chavez*, Noah Espano Kennedy*, Leah Howard*, Victoria Parra Balderrama**, Valerie Ramirez** DISTRICT 12 ACADEMY OF CHARTER SCHOOLS: Dasha Andreyey*, Laura Cardona***, Kandence Chelf*, Leila Daoud*, Carson Eitel*, Katelyn Hamby*, Declan Hanger*, Evan Holt*, Lauren Klein*, Naila Martinez**, Emily McCleskey**, Lily Patillo*, Trinity Ruiz*, Candee Scholz**, Ethan Venerable*, John Zamora* CENTURY MIDDLE: Samuel Adams*, Justin Blish*, Jaylon Combs*, Parker Davis*, Connor Eichenberg*, Anna Gagliano*, Melody Garcia*, Tabitha Gerber*, Derek Gerhardt*, Camryn Greenfield*, Demilynn Haines*, Samuel Kwon*, Julia Langevin*, Stephanie Laws*, Kenny-Curtis Lewis**, Justin Moehlenpah*, Marian Munoz*, Molly O’Flannigan*, Kennedy Perry*, Taylor Ruch*, Gunner Sablich*, Justice Smith*, Carrington Swain*, Alexandria Walker*, Don Dang*

career pathways. Over 450 employers and higher education professionals participated, some of which have been participants every year. The business booths are visual and interactive which help allow the employers to better represent their industry work and speak to students about their respective careers and potential career paths. Additionally, students are encouraged to use this event to practice professionalism and leadership. Along with dressing in professional attire, each student is given a sheet of personalized business cards to help them network throughout the day. Of the 5,700 students, employers were asked to compile lists of the “Top Students” from the day. Proudly, we announce that 424 students were chosen by employers as demonstrating exemplary professionalism and left a remarkable impression with employers.

Those students listed received praise and recognition from the employers for maintaining conversation, generating thoughtful questions, maintaining eye contact, firm handshakes, professional attire, and preparedness. The expectation for students was to speak with three employers and at least one higher education representative throughout the day. Impressively, some of these students stood out with every employer they spoke with. The asterisks next to the student’s name represent the number of times they were mentioned by multiple employers. We would like to recognize all of these students for standing out among their peers and for preparing for their futures. School recognition goes to the highest percent of students recognized relative to the total number of that school’s students attending. The four schools with the highest percentage of students named are Meadow Community School (D.1), Stargate Charter School (D. 12), Global Leadership Academy (D.1), and York International (D.1).

CROSSROADS MIDDLE: Timothy Barry II* HULSTROM K-8: Ryan Avrarin*, Ashley Biggs*, Chloe Crosley*, Colin Luscombe*, Lana Salfiti*, Nathan Shipley*, Peyton Tran*, Sydney Ziettlow* INT’L SCHOOL @ THORNTON MIDDLE: Nataly Alcala*, joseph Candelaria*, Katherine Cisneros*, Carlos Flores*, Alysson Garcia Martinez*, Harmoni Garneau*, Alany Grajeda*, Giovanni Johnson*, Joseph Jones*, Yaret Lozano Torres*, Jared-Micah Padrnos*, Amanda Pasillas*, Alba Prado lucero*, Alex Ramirez Garcia*, Natalie Rushing*, Christina Wallett*, Knsarah Weber* NORTHGLENN MIDDLE: Jazmin Alvizo Moreno*, Joseph Bates*, Joshua Jackson*, Andrea Phillips*, Aizlynn Strange*, Samanth Wheatley* ROCKY TOP MIDDLE: Ariana Johnson*, Cole Keifer**, Nathaniel Savage*, Ashlynn Allenbach*, William Dilullo*, Deanna Eddleman*, Brett Frerichs*, Marissa Garcia*, Brian Genge*, Jayla Gonzales*, Ethan Hastings*, Audrey Herrald*, Addison Hill*, Isabell Kruger*, Carissa Lobb*, Sierra Maldonado*, Madison Novak*, Trevor Rose*, Bryce Spencer*, Kylie Stueven*, Cristobal Villalobos Arevalo*, Dalton Walmsley**, Arianna Wilson*, Marin Wise** SHADOW RIDGE MIDDLE: Drew Baker*, Hannah Campbell*, Sean Cao**, Isaac Cortinez*, Kaden Flores**, Chas George*, Brandon Ghiasi*, Michael Gines**, Brooke Jernigan*, Makala Johnson*, Johnathan Kelly*, Rhea Kennedy*, Christopher Lachica*, Kennedy Lancaster*, Rebecca Laurent*, Devin Lor**, Ashley Marquez*, Rayna Matthews*, Thomas McClinchy*, Chloe McDonald*, Dylan McNally*, Jacob Montoya*, McKayla Mull*, Kyle Murphy*, Hannah Pagan*, Bryanna Reed*, Oenya Rivera*, David Sare*, Autumn Sorrentino*, Kellen Strole*, Arianna Ulibarri*, Madeline VanFleet*, Jullien Vigil*, Alise Vigil* SILVER HILLS MIDDLE: Cormac Arroya*, Alyssa Caputa*, Erika Cordova*, Chayse Enriquez*, Grace Hall*, Isabella Farewell*, Brianna Hintz*, Edison Kendrick*, Kaleb Knoll*, Adrean Lopez*, Miguel Marin**, Christopher Mazzara*, Alexis Medina*, Vy Nquyen*, Cameron Oldweiler*, Maggie Richardson*, Liddie Stanford*, Jalen Touil*, Jessica Wassmer*, Thomas Widera* STARGATE CHARTER: Kusala Anupindi*, Komala Anupindi*, Seth Apoorva*, Avery Bamesberger*, Taylor Barela*, Jacey Carlson*, Madely Caviness*,

Jaylee Chase*, Katherine Dietrich*, Rachel Friedenson*, Faith Gardner*, Shannon Hamp*, Kilee Hollis*, Nicholas Kemp*, Corinne Neustadter*, Gabriella Pados*, Morgan Starner**, Ashlesha Thorat*, Oscar Torres*, Oliver Wilkins*, Lauren Willihnganz*, Logan Yeager* STEM LAUNCH: Nathaniel Bobo*, Brittney Cummings**, Grant Eppe*, Alyssa Martinez*, Miguel Meraz Jr.*, Jorge Renteria*, Gavin Unrue**, Trinity Vigil Picazo* STEM MAGNET LAB: Matt Anderson*, Yasmeen Guerrero*, Maya Lara Villalobos*, Burke Linden*, Joseph Rodriguez*, Dudley William* WESTLAKE MIDDLE: Kevin Ball*, Christopher Barrett**, Jacob Blase*, Abigail Cowan*, Madison Crisler*, Mark Davis*, Renata De Lara Yanez*, John Douthit*, Hannah Durney*, Erica Haines*, Ysabella Hammond*, James Holschen*, Sabrina Johnson*, Adrian Kelly*, Janelle Konken**, Tanner Nicholson*, Angela Orduna*, Jake Organ*, Valerie Pechak*, Hunter Roethig*, Dinah Rome*, Logan Sainsbury*, Makela Shaw*, Sarah Thomsen*, Noah Tibbetts**, Nathan Tran*, Corrisa Twining*, Ryan Varasteh*, Owen Weber*

Preparation of these students takes months of effort by school, counselors, teachers, and administrators. It takes the collaboration and vision of the community to provide

the outreach for students to learn more about themselves and the community they will contribute to. In addition to certificates, the Top Students will receive prizes from our business participants and sponsors. The event itself would not be possible without enduring support from the Adams County Board of Commissioners for our youth, vendor and volunteer participation and our contributing event sponsors (below).

Ruybal*, Isaiah Schmidt*, Robert Thomas*, Jeremy Torrez*, Elyse Trujillo Aragon*, Gabriel Vazquez*, Conner Wells* VIKAN MIDDLE: Mackenzie Fleisch*, Alyssa Hill*

DISTRICT 29J BENNETT MIDDLE: Samantha Cowlishaw**, Connor Cram**, Hadley Holloway*, Natalie Jones*, D’Angelo Madera*, Gage Martin*, Nathaniel Scoby*, Tyler Sigg*, Rachael Templeton*, Gregory Townsend* DISTRICT 31J HEMPHILL MIDDLE: Emilee Brinson*, Matilyn Douglas*, Jacob Kish*, Sophia Matthaei*, Benjamin Napier*, Sarah Pachl*, Johnathan Walters*, Makenna Clark* DISTRICT 50 CROWN POINTE ACADEMY: Lauren Albo**, Noah Garcia*, Noah Garcia*, Brittney Gutierrez*, Katie Hix*, Leah Nordlund* SCOTT CARPENTER MIDDLE: Teresa Ayala*, Justin Jacobs*, Unomi Koshari*, Adiodany Loera Martinez*, Xavear Medina*, Patrick Montoya*, Camilla Rodriguez Guzman*, Araceli Sianes Corona*, Cheyann Solano* SHAW HEIGHTS MIDDLE: Uriel Barron*, Brandon Bose*, Natalia Botello*, Collin Bott*, Briana Brito DISTRICT 14 ADAMS CITY MIDDLE: Martin Escobedo-Carrillo* Reynoso*, Jose Casarez Batalla*, Jacee Casebolt**, KEARNEY MIDDLE: Xavier Chavez*, Luis Escalera Amoire Cook*, Nathen Delgado*, Austin Floyd*, DeQuinoz*, Bianca Estrada Olivas*, Violeta Gomez ven Garcia Martinez*, Sergio Jurado-Chavez**, Alison Gonzalez*, Daniel Hernadez**, Angela Herrara*, Ledezma*, Stephanie Martinez Loera*, Ymaris MarSebastan Martinez**, Sebastian Martinez*, Kevin tinez Robles*, Elizabeth Mock*, Helen Namvong*, Padilla*, Anjelica Ruano*, Marisol Sanchez*, Andrea Julia Pham**, BreAnna Romero*, Drake Ryckman*, Zuniga* CJ Serna*, Julia Shires*, Alexandria Wise* RANUM MIDDLE: Andrea De Luna Moreno*, Oscar DISTRICT 27J Falcon Barrios*, Juan Hernandez*, Jun Ortega*, CrysBELLE CREEK CHARTER: Aidan Josifek*, Melody tal Oubkeo*, Anna Tran*, Cesar Trevizo*, Talia Tyler*, Palm*, Jaimie Villalobos* Maria Vidal Castro*, Karina Villalobos Franco* OVERLAND TRAIL MIDDLE: Jaylin Abeyta*, Maydely Alviderez-Gonzalez*, Juianna Brienza*, PINNACLE Dawson Brown**, Adam Butler *, Kali Fernandez*, PINNACLE CHARTER: Nicholas Alarid*, Sara Anahi Flores*, Catalina Gilmore*, Leslie Gonzales*, Assari**, Kayla Curtis*, Abel Ibarra*, Lloyd Labtc*, Marco Gonzales-Lozano*, Quinn Hodge*, Devann Jennifer Ledezma*, Taevin Moore*, Saul Olmos*, DarHuetra*, Trevor Jacobucci*, Juan Maldonado*, Alexia ian Payan*, Christian Ramirez*, Isabella Samaniego*, Moran*, Jose Moreno Cisneros*, Krisin Mutchler*, Jude Santistevan*, Makenna Watson* Fatima Nava Rodriguez*, Jennifer Perez Bueno**, Number of mentions indicated by number of Tanner Perkins*, Heather Perry*, Alondra Prieto Chavez*, Aristotle Quinn*, Bain Richards*, Amanda astricks following name.

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Adams County High School Students “Test-Drive” Careers Top students from the county are recognized for their professional engagement with employers from the region At a time when employers are seeking skilled, enthusiastic and motivated new employees but are not certain the most efficient way to find them and students are trying to find a profession that takes advantage of their skills, interests, and talents, Experience 9 to 5®--a program of the Adams County Education consortium now in its sixth year—is helping build that bridge. Throughout October and November nearly 180 students attended over 390 sessions offered by employers to get first-hand knowledge of what it is like to be a professional in that industry. Students learned the skills and academic proficiency needed to demonstrate the type of work they would do as an entry level professional and the environment in which they would

work. Professionals already in the fields also spoke to the various pathways of success for those interested in following their footsteps. The gracious donation of time and resources of many employers dedicated to helping create the next generation of employees is critical to the success of this program and the success of our students.

DISTRICT 12 BOLLMAN TECH: Braidon Hosp 2* HORIZON HIGH: Alexa Ames 4*, Alexi Martinez 2*, Andrew Nienaber 2*, Ashley Mitchell 2*, Danielle Pourier 2, Elyssa Lockling 10*, Jennifer McFadden 6, Jose Cocoa 4*, Lauren Bennett 2*, Lindsey Tavares 2*, Madelyn Davis 2*, Marco Rascon 2*, Savannah Bundy 2*, Sydney Shannon 2* LEGACY HIGH: Abigail Cullen 10*, Amanda Roswell 2*, Athena Xiang 4*, Bryana Mae Pribble 2*, Cassie Culbert 2*, Hope Martine 2*, Isabelle Cunis 8*, Jasmine Loi 2*, Jena Crider 2*, Kaitlyn Cranor 8*, Lauren Plomer 2*, Lillianna Long 6*, Madeline Wheeler 2*, Michelle Bailey 4, Nina Lo 2*, Noah Dillard 2*, Rachel Dillmann 2*, Ryan Kowalik 10*, Sara Rowsell 2*, Sarah Fleak 2*, Tatyana Martinez 2*, Ted Hart 8*, William Platt 2 MOUNTAIN RANGE HIGH: Alexzandra loyins 4*, Allyson McConnell 2*, Amanda Gerace 2*, AnnaLee Boerner 2*, Charolette Cleveland 4*, Dawson Wilhelmi 10*, Dominic Gerace 10*, Gina Alvarez 2*, Jennifer Phan 4*, Julisa Angulo 2*, Kit Davis 2*, Miranda Skinner 2*, Miranda Trujillo 2*, Raymond Lobato 2*, Tiffany Vergara 2*, Victoria Alvarez 2*,

Yolanda Ortiz 4*, NORTHGLENN HIGH: Abrianna Kees 2*, Adriana Garcia 2*, Adriana Pacheo 2, Alexzandra Gonzalez 2*, Anahi Ramirez 2*, Elena Espinoza 2*, Jenifer Robinson 2*, Joshua Ramirez 8, Julia Tinoco 2*, Kimberly Rivas 2, Kyle Trefry 10*, Leishay Curry 4*, Maiger Lor 4, Marcia Alcala 2, Nancy Rodriguez 2*, Odalis Perez Dominguez 6, Owen Black 4*, Quarron Floyd 4*, Sherissa Voss Martinez 2*, Siana Ortiz 2, Sydni Garrett 2*, Teddi Montoya 10* THORNTON HIGH: Chloe Chretien 4*, Clarrisa Escorza 2*, Gabriela Cordova 2*, Genesie Ortiz 4* VANTAGE POINT HIGH: Dominic Huff 2*, Jake V. Heronema 4, Kayla Wallace 2*, Korey Wilson 2*, William Huggler 2*

As an extension to the Fall program, ACEC organizes on-site visits for entire classrooms that connect course studies to real-world applications. This opportunity is open to educators for the entire school year. In this year’s first semester alone, over 100 students and instructors have been served. Thank you to these employers for their participation

this year! Denver Zoo, Grower’s Organic, Welby Gardens, Anderson Mason Dale Architects, R&R Engineers, SlaterPaull—HCM, Arts Students League of Denver, Curious Theatre Company, Impact Sports Performance, Redstone College, Empire Beauty School, Donek Snowboards, New York Life & Teen Business Network, Goodwill Industries of Denver, Guerrilla Gravity Bicycle MFG, RK Mechanical, Nokero, Congressman Ed Perlmutter’s Office, Front Range Community CollegeNursing, Front Range Community College-Pharmacy, Coda Coffee, Seedpaths, Lighthouse Writer’s Workshop, Community Reach Center, ADCOM 911, Adams County Sheriff & Detention Facility, Adams County Office of

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Azucena Chairez 2*, Brianna Saucedo 2*, Diana Rios 2*, Marcela Flores 2*, Rien Mickler 2, Sierra Moots 4, Zada Lobato 2* EAGLE RIDGE ACADEMY: Adam Larkin 2*, Andrew Mitchell 6*, Evelyn Ontiveros 2, Hector Aguirre 2*, Rachel Clang 6*, Samantha Pentycofe 2*, Valerie Cooper 4* PRAIRIE VIEW HIGH: Ashlee Wittig 4*, Bianca Villa 2, Bryanna Urbina 4, Emily Schoneman 2*, Erica Jones 2, Hossna Yasini 6*, Iowan Piana 8, Jaelee Greiner 2*, Kendra Jones 2, Liliana Villarreal 8*, Madison Jaramilllo 2, Megan McKinney 2*, Natalie Miller 2, Scott Huffman 6*

2*, Sarah Gillogly 2*, Sophia Hull 6, Van Gallegos 8, Vereneidy Serrano 4*, Xzavier Cummins 4*, Yesenia Luevano Nava 8*

DISTRICT 50 HIDDEN LAKE HIGH: Aiyana Goss-Chavez 8*, Gerardo Garcia Rosales 10*, Olivia Estrada 6* DISTRICT 14 ADAMS CITY HIGH: Anna Salazar-Lopez 2*, WESTMINSTER HIGH: Adora Vasquez 8, America Gabriela Quintana-Reyes 8, Noemi PonceDeLeonRios 4, Angel Cooper 2*, Annie Mach 4*, Bernadette Miramontes 2* Castillo 2, Ericka Cisneros 2*, Gabriella Orozco 4*, DISTRICT 27J Gustavo Perez 4*, Jeff Kaczor 4*, Jose Avila 2*, BOLT ACADEMY: Sarah Stewart 6* Karen Carpintero 2*, Kendrick Trujillo 4*, Kim Orozco BRIGHTON HERITAGE ACADEMY: Chloe Garcia 2* 2*, Massiel Orduna 4*, Miranda Shoop 2*, Nadia BRIGHTON HIGH: Abi Polluck 4*, Ariadna Perez 2*, Sherman 2*, Nikko Bermea 2*, Queren Villalobos

Video and company background information on each of these employers and their program is available at www.e9to5.org. Students who enrolled in the program are listed below. Those with an * had perfect attendance, and the total number of hours each student participated in this program is also included.

GOAL ACADEMY ROCKY MTN. DIGITAL ACADEMY: Eduardo E. Garay 6 MAPLETON DISTRICT 1 ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL: Erika Yazmin Camunez 2*, Esbeidy Gurrola 10*, Liliana Ramos 2* GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY: Roberto Chacon Chacon 4* MESA: Ana Arcineda 2*, Francheska Tafoya 2*, Maria Rosales 10*, Mary Rios 2, Naya Montoya 10* SKYVIEW ACADEMY: Alexis Cano 6*, Melissa Hernandez 2*, Nyah Allire 6 ACADEMY HIGH: Lilly Perez 8, Mercedes Aguilar 2* PINNACLE PINNACLE CHARTER: Alejandro Diaz 2*, Allyvanessa Valera 6, Briana Sanchez 2, Dakota Drake 2*, Michael Acker 2, Tyler Meuret 10*

Hours Attended (* indicates perfect attendance)

OUR IMPACT

ACEC leverages the tools and resources that already exist in our community by connecting students and businesses through innovative programs such as: Career Expo

Experience 9 to 5

11th annual career discovery event for 5,600 8th graders who engage with 100+ organizations, including industry, government, non-profits, higher education, and training

Hands-on experiences with local business professionals across multiple industries to tie academic studies to the world-of-work

Cardboard Challenge

Backpacks to Briefcases

Hands-on, design + build project that excites critical thinking & creativity in K-12 while highlighting career pathways in Advanced Manufacturing

Professional business lunch focusing on personal and professional etiquette as well as interview and networking opportunities with local professionals

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Adams County businesses become more globally competitive • As local skills grow, local businesses grow • Students realize how school relates to the real world • Students stay in school and graduate • Students discover career pathways • Students become productive citizens

About Adams County Education Consortium (ACEC) Adams County Education consortium is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to develop a county wide partnership that will enhance the academic skills development, career knowledge and exploration, and relevant work-ready skills for all learner groups. Along with

coordinating this event, ACEC is responsible for the Career Expo, Cardboard Challenge, and Backpacks to Briefcases. ACEC is supported by a board of directors. The board includes, Adams

County Economic Development, Adams County Workforce and Business Center, Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Adams 14 School District, Adams 50 School District, District 27J, District 31J, District 29J, Adams 50, Mapleton D.1,

Pinnacle Charter School, GOAL Online Academy, Front Range Community College, Denver Mart, and the Hanson Group. ACEC is a sister-agency to ACED and is located wih them at 12200 Pecos Street, Suite 100, Westminster, CO 80234. www.adamscountyeducation.org

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SCHEDULE AND SCORES THURSDAY: BHS girls’ basketball tournament at Longmont, 7 p.m. PVHS boys’ basketball Hoops Tournament, TBD BHS girls’swimming at Northglenn, 4:30 p.m. FRIDAY: BHS wrestling at Budweiser Event Center,Loveland, TBD PVHS girls’ basketball Hoops Tournament, TBD BHS boys’ basketball tournament at Longmont, 5 p.m. BHS girls’ basketball tournament at Longmont, 2 p.m. SATURDAY: BHS girls’ swimming at Thornton, TBD PVHS boys’ basketball Hoops Tournament, TBD BHS wrestling at Budweiser Event Center, Loveland, TBD BHS boys’ basketball at Poudre, 2 p.m. Scores: Boys’ Basketball- Mead 75, PVHS 52 PVHS 65, Weld Central 60 PVHS 63, Standley Lake 49 Arapahoe 56, BHS 34 Girls’ Basketball- Weld Central 44, BHS 41 Standley Lake 55, BHS 28 BHS 66, Denver West 26 Palmer Ridge 55, PVHS 39 Eagle Valley 46, PVHS 31

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a.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, at Eagle View Adult Center, 1150 Prairie Center Parkway, Brighton. Seating for the lunch is limited. Reservations needed; call about costs at 303-6552075. Go to www.brightonco.gov.

MIRACLE ON 34th Street A WHITE-BEARDED gentleman claiming to be the real Santa Claus brings about a genuine

“Miracle on 34th Street” in the Prairie Playhouse’s musical adaptation of the popular holiday favorite. Show times are 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18; 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12 and Friday, Dec. 19; and at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 and Saturday, Dec. 20 at the Armory at Brighton Performing Arts Center, 300 Strong St., Brighton. Go to https://prairieplayhouse.com/productions/miracleon34th to purchase tickets.

LOW VISION Group A FREE drop-in program for ages 55 and older with visual impairments meets 1-2 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 22, at Eagle View Adult Center, 1150 Prairie Center Parkway, Brighton. Low Vision Group member receive educational information and emotional support while also meeting others who cope with vision issues. Call Melanie at 720-308-7705.

FRIDAY POTLUCK BRING A dish to share for the Friday, Dec. 26, potluck at Eagle View Adult Center, 1150

Prairie Center Parkway, Brighton. Dish should be enough for 10, and you also are asked to bring a table setting. Call 303-655-2075, or go to www.brightonco.gov.

HOW ANIMALS Survive Winter ROCKY MOUNTAIN Bird Observatory presents “Why Turtles Don’t Fly South,” a family

program that addresses how animals, including humans, survive the cold, harsh conditions of winter. The program is 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, at the bird observatory’s Environmental Learning Center, 14500 Lark Bunting Lane, at Barr Lake State Park, Brighton. Families will learn about hibernation, migration and other aspects of winter ecology through hands-on activities. They will identify wintering birds during a short hike near Barr Lake with the help of educators and naturalists, learn how these birds survive the winter and help our feathered friends by constructing their own backyard feeders. Program is open to children ages 3 and up and their adult(s). Register by Dec. 19 at tyler.edmondson@rmbo.org or 303-659-4348 ext. 15.

CHILDREN’S THEATER Productions PLATTE VALLEY Players presents “Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids” and “Disney’s Aladdin Jr.,” performed by children, on March 6-7 and March 13-14 at The Armory Performing Arts Center, 300 Strong St., Brighton. Go to www.plattevalleyplayers.org.

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