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11 a.m. – Readers Theatre Performance, Eagle View
Adult Center; free
Tuesday
4:45-5:20 p.m. – Yoga, Platte Valley Medical Center; $6
drop-in rate; certified instructor. Bring a yoga mat
5:45-6:30 p.m. – Pilates Mat Class, Platte Valley Medical
Center; increase strength, tone, health, $9 per class
Wednesday – New Years Eve
12:30 p.m. – Cribbage Tournament, Eagle View Adult
Center; prizes, refreshments; $4
Thursday – It’s 2015, Happy New Year
11 a.m. – First Day Hike, Barr Lake State Park; must call
to RSVP; meet at the Nature Center for the easy threemile hike; observe a variety of wildlife, dogs welcome.
12:15-12:50 p.m. – Yoga, Platte Valley Medical Center
Conference Center; $6 drop-in rate; Bring your mat.
Saturday
People on the First Day Hike on Jan. 1, 2014, stopped to look into brush along the Barr
Lake State Park lakeshore at … a great-horned owl (inset photo). The 2015 First Day Hike
will be Jan. 1, beginning at 11 a.m. from the Barr Lake Nature Center. Reservations are
Daily Post file photo
required at 303-659-6005.
9 a.m.-6 p.m. – Mountain Dog Sports, Fairgrounds
Indoor Arena
10 a.m. – Bald Eagle Nesting, Barr Lake, join in the
short hike to the gazebo (and back) to see the pair of bald
eagles at the park; eagles begin their courtship behavior –
tumbling in flight and nest-building – in January, $7 park
entry per car
Work of former art teacher featured in City Hall show
Brighton spotlights former teacher
Beverly Schatz in the Eye for Art
“Holiday Sizzle” exhibit on display at
City Hall through Jan. 30.
Breathing life onto paper with
vibrant colors has become a new way
of life for Schatz.
Schatz was introduced early to the
art world by her father, who was an
avid artist. At an early age, her father
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took her to art museums and taught
her about the masters of the art
world. Those early trips would entice
a passionate love for art, which later
inspired her to become an art teacher.
Schatz taught in Arlington, Wash.,
for 32 years and is now retired and
living at Heritage Todd Creek. Her
passion for art continues by teaching
art in the community and creating her
fabulous works.
Schatz’s watercolors bring a new
zest to old-time favorites. With techniques that blend inks and watercolors, Schatz conveys a quality reminiscent of stained glass. With a fascination for pairing watercolor with other
media, she uses pen for control and
watercolor for its sense of freedom to
create her artwork. Since Schatz
retired, she said it has been relaxing
to finally create her own artwork.
Schatz’s artwork featured in
“Holiday Sizzle” includes Fallen
Leaves, which captures the light
breeze in falling leaves, and Colors of
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Autumn, a medley of vibrant colors.
Poinsettia transitions her collection of
art into the winter months, showcasing the beauty of the traditional holiday flower.
Artwork is on display 9 a.m- 5
p.m. Monday through Friday and is
available for purchase. Special tours
also are also available to groups by
appointment.
To learn more about the art program or to take part in future displays, call Laurie Lozano-Maier at
303-655-2034. Artwork may include,
but is not limited to, paintings, drawings, photography, sculpture, and
mixed media.
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Monday, Dec. 29, 2014
Funeral Notices
Fred Wagner, 94, of Brighton, died Dec. 24. He was
born in Hudson to Philip and Mary (Wolfe) Wagner. He
attended schools in Tonville and served in the Army during World War II and was a member of the 987th
Armored Division as a sargeant and was one of the first
tank drivers to reach the beach in the Normandy
Invasion; was wounded in action during the Battle of the
Bulge; and returned home on the Queen Mary in 1945.
He married Molly Cook in Brighton. Fred was a lifetime
resident of the Brighton area and lifetime member of Zion
Congregational Church. He owned and operated Wagner
Farms, east of Brighton. He was a wise and well-known
farmer in Colorado and was respected in the wheat
industry. Later in life, Fred was first and foremost the
caretaker for his wife, Molly. Survivors include his children Cliff Wagner of Anton, Ernie (Mary) Wagner of
Brighton and Winnie Sack of Brighton; siblings Sam
Wagner of Brighton, Elsie Staker of Salt Lake City,
Amelia VanHole of Brighton, Helen Raver of Golden and
Ralph Wagner, whereabouts unknown; 12 grandchildren
and 22 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death
by his wife, Molly in June 2014; son Don in 2008; daughter Sharon Bender in 1969; one grandchild; three brothers and two sisters. Funeral service, 2 p.m. today at Zion
Congregational Church. Graveside service, 2 p.m.
Wednesday at Elmwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made in Fred’s name to Zion
Congregational Church, P.O. Box 159, Brighton, CO
80601. Full obit Tabor-Rice
Rolland “Rod” Andrew Johnson, 96, of Brighton, died
Dec. 24. He was born in the company of his twin brother,
Red, in Hixton, Wis., to John R. and Rosie Johnson. He
grew up on a dairy farm, where he learned the skills that
would help carry him through his life. He began work as
a farmhand at age 17. He quickly developed a reputation
as a hard working and dependable hired man. Rod married Esther Humphrey. After the birth of their first child,
they packed their baby and belongings, fueled up the
Model A at 7 gallons to the dollar, and headed west. They
settled in Cheyenne. In 1941, he started as the head
dairyman at the legendary 60,000-acre Wyoming
Hereford Ranch. He was skilled at raising show cattle
and had a knack for selecting the finest, most beautiful
animals. He was esteemed for his knowledge and experience, which led to judging cattle at local livestock shows.
Under his direction, the ranch had two gold-medal bulls
and several carlot grand champions at the National
Western Stock Show in Denver. With three children, the
family moved to Wheat Ridge, where he managed dairy
cows and registered Holstein bulls. He exhibited several
championship bulls for the private ranch. After a few
years, the family moved to Brighton, where he bought his
own herd of milking cattle. With time they were able to
secure a loan and purchase their own farm just outside
Fort Lupton. They had their fifth and final child, a daughter. He lit up with joy when his children, grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and
nieces or nephews entered the house or called on the
phone. Survivors include his wife, Esther Humphrey
Johnson; son Rolland James (Mary Esther) Johnson of
Cheyenne; daughter Jean (Gary) Haynes of Garland,
Texas; 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and four
great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by
his daughters Marilyn Ruth Johnson (died in infancy),
Rosalind Gonzalez; son Mark Humphrey Johnson; and
granddaughter Janice Carrender. Funeral, 11 a.m.
Tuesday at Tabor-Rice Funeral Home, with a reception
to follow at a location to be announced. All are welcome
to attend. Memorial contributions can be made in Rod’s
name to Hospice Care of the Rockies at http://hospicecareoftherockies.com/donate/. Full obit Tabor-Rice
Thomas Edward Hodge, 72, died Dec. 25 in Greeley.
He was born in Fort Lupton to Loyd and Louise
(Randleman) Hodge. He graduated from Brighton High
School in 1960 and studied journalism at University of
Wyoming in Laramie for six years. Tom married Cecelia
Annette Woodall Leffingwell in 1962. His journalistic skill
took him from Laramie, to Little Rock, Ark., to Riverton,
Wyo., then to Blackfoot, where he was editor of the
Morning News for seven years. He and Annette were
divorced; Tom changed careers – careens, as he called
them – attended culinary arts school at Idaho State
University and obtained work as a baker in Sun Valley,
Idaho. In the early ’80s he returned to Colorado, and met
Laura Ellen Robinson. They were married in 1984. In
1988, Tom and Laura opened the Real Leather
Company, and proceeded to service and repair leather
garments. The shop was actively operated until mid2014. Throughout those years, Tom persevered in oil
painting. Tom’s proudest achievements were his children
and his membership in the Roman Catholic Church, first
at St. Peter, later at Our Lady of Peace, both in Greeley.
Survivors include his wife, Laura Ellen Hodge, of Greeley,
and Annette Leffingwell, of Rollinsville; daughters Jaye
Dominique (Tim) Blair of Dyer, Ind.; Tamara Louise
Hodge (Jason Dart) of Australia, Monica Ann Hodge
(John Medek) of Miami; son Matthew Benjamin “Hadj”
Hodge; six grandchildren; his brother Richard E. (Mary)
Hodge of Brighton; two great-grandchildren; and sistersin-law. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady
of Peace Church or Hospice of Northern Colorado.
Visitation will be 5-7:30 p.m. today at Adamson Funeral
Chapel, 2000 47th Ave, Greeley, with Rosary at 7. Mass
of Christian burial, 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Peter Church,
915 12th St., Greeley. Interment at Linn Grove Cemetery.
Full obituary at ObitsforLife.com.
Ruth Elizabeth Bruns, 88, of Brighton died Dec. 21.
Funeral service, 11 a.m. today at Zion Lutheran Church.
Full obit Tabor-Rice
Carrie A. Rusch, 34, of Berthoud. Survived by husband
Jason and two daughters. Memorial service Wednesday
at 2 p.m. at Tabor-Rice Funeral Home. www.legacy.com
Lawrence "Larry" LeRoy Krake Carroll, Jr., 57, of
Brighton, died Dec. 12, at home. He was born Denver to
Lawrence L.K. Carroll Sr. and Esther Dorothy Schaefer.
He moved to Brighton when he was 3. He attended the
Brighton Adventist School, and attended high school at
Campion Academy near Loveland. He graduated in 1975.
He took art lessons and was teaching other students
when he was a senior. He worked construction in high
school during the summers and went on to start several
of his own businesses. He started Renovations Unlimited
in 1976 and later The Carroll Group doing consulting
work. He had also started a management company as
well as purchasing properties with partners. He served
on the Board of Appeals for the city of Brighton for more
than 20 years, he was a past member of the Kiwanis
Club and the Lions Club, serving as president. In 1988,
he received an award from the city for Governmental
Relations Division Chairman, in 1989 from Platte Valley
Builders president, in 1989 for outstanding service given
to Economic Development and the Division Chairman
award for Economic Development in 1990 and 1991.
Larry married Brenda June Hockett in 1976 in Fort
Collins. To that union, daughter Rachele Briann Carroll
was born. Survivors include Brenda, Rachele, his parents
of Fort Lupton, sisters Cindy (Don) Schraeder of
Brighton, Judy from Omaha, Neb., and her roommate
Mary Spillaine, and Audra (Rob) Phillips of Toluca Lake,
Calif. Services were held Dec. 27. Memorial contributions
can be made to the Larry Carroll Memorial Fund in care
of Rachele Carroll, P.O. Box 886, Brighton, CO 80601.