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“We had just started and all of these hospitalizations happened. It would have had a really nice impact we just weren't able to use it for very long. They were great. Their service was wonderful and the communication was great. I was very happy with the kindness and care.”

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“They do a lot of the things we cannot do ourselves. Everyone we have had has been exceedingly pleasant and easy to get along with.”

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“I never had a problem with Always Best Care. My experience was positive because they were attuned to the time with everything I needed to do. If there was a paper I needed to be signed, they were helpful. I don't have any memory problems, but they were very friendly. We laughed and talked. They were just like a best friend who took me where I needed to go. I have always told people about Always Best Care and the people working there. I have referred people. Always Best Care is the best. I like how they were attentive when I called. Laura, she knew exactly what I needed. And the timing, they were perfect about the timing. Always Best Care was attuned to what I needed.”

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“They are really good with the clients. They are prompt and always on time. They are always on top of everything when we call.”

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“They help me to take a day off. They seem to be very caring.”

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“It was essential for her recovery. They're very responsive and work to make sure they have someone here.”

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“My caregiver helps me with numerous things, like helping me get out of my chair, and driving me places. Everybody is very kind, efficient, and thorough.”

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“They helped in the way they interacted with her. The caregivers were all very friendly and caring.”

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“They are reliable and I can count on them and she is getting excellent care. They have great caregivers and they are matched very well.”

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“The caregivers are friendly and they help around the house. They do our laundry. They do not always tell us which caregivers are coming.”

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“It's helped me get through a lot of difficult periods. I like the quality of the people they send out.”

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“They are helpful for me. Especially the younger girls are so helpful, they volunteer to do things. They're helpful and reliable.”

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“I've been here going on three years their so flexible I really enjoy working here”

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“They were here for a few hours and always came. Everything was just fine. It was just pricey.”

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“When I first came here 10 months ago, Rich couldn't walk. I've never seen a client succeed this far for his age. They are so professional. I would not work with any other company besides ABC.”

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“The best employer I have ever worked for. Everyone from the management team and other caregivers are some of the nicest and compassionate people I have ever encountered. They always listen and take care of questions or concerns I may have.”

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“They have been outstanding. It has not been easy for me since me and my husband have a lot of medical appointments. When we are not able to get a car, they are willing to take us in their car, pick up prescriptions, and pick up groceries for us. They are very professional and look and see what needs to be done. They are very flexible and help wherever they can. They help us when the time is good for us.”

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“I’m giving ABC a 5/5 star review because I have been a caregiver with them for 5 months and I absolutely love my job. I enjoy caring for other people and helping those who are in need. Besides work, every time I go into the office to pick up my checks I always feel so welcomed by the staff. They even let me bring my mini aussiedoodle there too! If you’re looking for a job that has a friendly staff, flexible schedule, and rewarding, apply TODAY to Always Best Care Senior Services.”

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“I’m giving ABC a 5/5 star review because I have been a caregiver with them for 5 months and I absolutely love my job. I enjoy caring for other people and helping those who are in need. Besides work, every time I go into the office to pick up my checks I always feel so welcomed by the staff. They even let me bring my mini aussiedoodle there too! If you’re looking for a job that has a friendly staff, flexible schedule, and rewarding, apply TODAY to Always Best Care Senior Services.”

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“It leaves me able to get more help as the pandemic calms down. I can get errands done. I like that the caregivers have been with us through the pandemic and they have been stellar. They are very helpful and I feel safe leaving my husband with the caregivers.”

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“They were only there for a short time. They made a big difference. They took care of the basic daily needs. They were very good at being responsive to our questions and they provided generally good caregivers.”

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“This is a great home care company to work for! They are very sweet and do a lot for their clients and care givers! Nothing but good things to say about them! I saw the reviews and decided to go with them over other companies and it was definitely a great choice!”

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“They sent the caregiver that we wanted them to send. I like the caregivers. They were responsible.”

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“There is not much they can do. They cannot do more than what they are doing now. She never stops serving us. I am very pleased. I like the attitude, they always want to work with you. The person that is here is outstanding.”

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“Great place to work! I've never been happier with a job. The staff is always helpful and compassionate. They are always willing to work with my hectic schedule and do their best to give me the hours I want. Very organized and professional.”

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“They help to exercise him and they help with giving him medicines. They provide us some very good care, and good caregivers.”

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“I've been a care giver for 10 years. And just started a month ago with Abc in longmont. I enjoy working for this company. They are so nice and Alway one step ahead of you. If you are looking for work I recommend ABC..”

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“A wonderful group of caregivers managed by an amazing team of supervisors who really care! A perfect choice for your loved ones caregivers who really care about their passions their feelings and their happiness!”

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“They have helped us the most by providing good services to my mother. I like that they are very responsive.”

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“Always best care is wonderful! They take care of there clients with immense amount of love and compassion. I’ve worked here for quite some time. I always feel like I can come to them with any discord’s, as they with take care of it diligently. I love the people I work with and I know they care for the clients just as much as I do.”

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“Working for always best care as a caregiver has open my eyes to how important caregiving really is me as well as all my coworkers always go to work we a positive attitude and I can tell everyone enjoys there job by far best working team I been with and there staff are amazing! :)”

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“Working for Always Best Care has been a joy. As a caregiver I have found fulfillment in what I do. Inga, our owner, and all the amazing staff in the office are truly delightful. We have a great scheduler and amazing care managers to pair the right caregiver with the right client. Always Best Care is a family of phenomenal professionals who care about the emotional and physical welfare of their clients. Communication makes this agency tick. I love it.”

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“I almost slipped off my shower chair and if Tony was not there I would have been on the floor. They are a reliable company.”

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“I’m an elder care provider and have worked for several agencies. ABC is the best. They have a professional orientation and one of their staff always accompanies you to your first visit to introduce you to the client and go over the care plan. Natalie, the lady who does the hiring, is professional and friendly. She makes sure those she hires are qualified. All care givers are occasionally shown educational videos and given periodic quizzes.”

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“I have never worked for a company who not only cares about their clients but also care about their employees! Always best care definitely cares for their people ❤️”

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“Always Best Care is the best! I loved working here. Everyone cares about you and they are very compassionate. As a student, they were able to work with my schedule from part time to full time. They are reliable and great listeners. Natalie was the best! Anyone looking for a job as a caregiver I would highly recommend it here :)”

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“I have worked as a caregiver for over 3 years now, this being the third agency I have worked for. This is by far the best agency I’ve worked for or been around, I would highly recommend them to anyone. As a caregiver, I feel completely supported by all of the office staff and case managers. Communication is a key when it comes to home care, and this office makes that one of their priorities. I’ve never had any issues working for this company. I would recommend them for your family members, or as a caregiver looking for a new job. As a college student they are very flexible with time and accepting of what my needs are.”

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“Always Best Care was there with caring, knowledgeable staff, ready to meet me and discuss all of the care options available, including in-home care, local facilities, etc. They know their stuff and are kind and patient with great follow-through!”

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How does In-home Senior Care in Broomfield, CO work?

Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it's especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age. When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.

The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.

At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one ages, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.

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Aging in Place: The Preferred Choice for Most Seniors

While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit.

In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a unfamiliar assisted living community, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.

Here are just a few of the reasons why older men and women prefer to age at home:

Comfort
Comfort

How much does a senior's home truly mean to them? A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old. With the help of elderly care in Broomfield, CO, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.

Healthy Living
Healthy Living

Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors. Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.

Independence
Independence

For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like an assisted living community. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.

Cost and Convenience
Cost and Convenience

More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, can be less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.

With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care in Broomfield, CO gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.

Empowers Seniors

Affordable Care Plans

In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.

Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.

At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.

In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:

Veteran's Benefits
Veteran's Benefits

Aid and Attendance benefits through military service can cover a portion of the costs associated with in-home care for veterans and their spouses.

Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance

Many senior care services like in-home care are included in long-term care insurance options. Research different long-term care solutions to find a plan that provides coverage for senior care.

Private Insurance
Private Insurance

Home care can be included as part of a senior's private insurance plan. Read over your loved one's insurance policy carefully or speak with their insurance provider to determine if in-home care is covered.

Life Insurance
Life Insurance

Depending on the life insurance plan, you may be able to apply your policy toward long-term care. You may be able to use long-term-care coverage to help pay for in-home elderly care.


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During your Care Plan consultation with Always Best Care, your Care Coordinator will speak with you about in-home care costs and what options there may be to help meet your budget needs.

Compassionate Care. Trusted Caregivers

When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.

Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.

At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Broomfield,CO understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.

Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.

Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.

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Taking the First Step with Always Best Care

The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:

An assessment of your senior loved one

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An in-depth discussion of the needs of your senior loved one to remain in their own home

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Reviewing a detailed Care Plan that will meet your senior loved one's needs

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Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.

If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.

When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.

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Broomfield City Council Ward 3: Pete Crouse

Name: Pete CrouseAge: 61Family: Married, three girls, one boy (deceased)How long have you lived in Broomfield: Broomfield nativeProfessional background: Restaurant owner for 36 yearsPolitical/community experience: Member and past president of the Rotary Club of Broomfield Crossing, member of The United Church of Broomfield, winner of the Heart of Broomfield Gene Frank Award, 2022 Grand Marshall of the Broom...

Name: Pete Crouse

Age: 61

Family: Married, three girls, one boy (deceased)

How long have you lived in Broomfield: Broomfield native

Professional background: Restaurant owner for 36 years

Political/community experience: Member and past president of the Rotary Club of Broomfield Crossing, member of The United Church of Broomfield, winner of the Heart of Broomfield Gene Frank Award, 2022 Grand Marshall of the Broomfield Days Parade, past president of the board of Bessie’s Hope.

Education: Graduated Broomfield High School in 1980, attended the University of Northern Colorado for 4.5 years as a geology major.

Broomfield is a county characterized by its rapid growth, where and how do you hope to see continued growth in Broomfield? And what issues do you see arising as the city and county grow?

With only 34 square miles, developable land is limited and maintaining our open space goals is paramount. Our pole position on the US 36 corridor, adjacent to Rocky Mountain Airport, enables Broomfield to further our goal of attracting excellent companies to call Broomfield home like Ball, Vail & Associates, Crocs, homegrown Hunter Douglas, Trimble, Pilatus and many more. It is vital that we continue to balance our residential growth with continued attraction of appropriate businesses. I am really happy with some of the new density projects that are coming to Broomfield. The Flatirons redevelopment offers new hope to a declining mall and will offer great density in a strategic area. The Baseline project is going to be a buzzing neighborhood that truly embraces live, work, play, walk and bike. It is a blueprint for how to develop future Broomfield neighborhoods. This style of development in strategic areas is excellent and I support more of it.

Affordable housing is a hot topic in Broomfield — where do you stand on the issue and how do you think the city and county should proceed? Broomfield’s housing issues mimic that of our entire state. Soaring home prices, crippling property taxes, high-interest rates and a lack of entry-level property for purchase impacts housing for all ages and family compositions. The low-hanging fruit in housing affordability is to get a hold on these property tax increases. The strain that has been placed on Broomfield families is unacceptable and when I am elected, I will work to lower our mill levy while preventing future tax hikes.

What issues do you hope to see come before the council in the near future?

While the median age is 39 and we have many young families, Broomfield also has a significant aging population. Many seniors are almost native to Broomfield. Senior housing and senior services are a pillar of my campaign. It is really important to me that we ensure appropriate available housing above and beyond the current supply that is affordable to those on a fixed income, while maintaining our commitment to Broomfield’s senior services.

We must band together to create a loving society that is awake, alive, alert and proactive. Broomfield and her citizens deserve nothing less.

AEW Dynamite: Full confirmed match list for tonight's episode in Broomfield, Colorado

What will happen on tonight's Dynamite?Wrestledream is almost here and the stars of AEW will be going all out on tonight's Dynamite to build momentum ahead of the big show.Hangman Adam Page tackles Swerve Strickland this Sunday and the contract signing for their bout is tonight.Here's all you need to know about this week's AEW Dynamite.What time does AEW Dynamite start tonight?AEW Dynamite gets underway at 8 p.m. ET / 1 a.m. UK and runs for around two hours.How to watch AEW Dynamite tonight...

What will happen on tonight's Dynamite?

Wrestledream is almost here and the stars of AEW will be going all out on tonight's Dynamite to build momentum ahead of the big show.

Hangman Adam Page tackles Swerve Strickland this Sunday and the contract signing for their bout is tonight.

Here's all you need to know about this week's AEW Dynamite.

What time does AEW Dynamite start tonight?

AEW Dynamite gets underway at 8 p.m. ET / 1 a.m. UK and runs for around two hours.

How to watch AEW Dynamite tonight

TBS will broadcast the event in U.S., while UK fans can stream the event on FITE TV, for more information click here .

Meanwhile, wrestling fans across Europe and beyond can watch All Elite Wrestling, including Dynamite, Rampage and more, on DAZN. This applies to the following countries:

Albania, Alderney, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, Georgia, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Jan Mayen Islands, Jersey, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Moldova, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Svalbard, Sweden, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan.

For more information on AEW's availability on DAZN, click here .

Where is AEW Dynamite tonight?

AEW Dynamite takes place at the 1stBank Center in Broomfield, Colorado.

AEW Dynamite match card

What devices are supported on DAZN?

DAZN is available on web browsers at DAZN.com (except Argentina, Chile and Colombia) and also has apps available for all of the following TV and streaming devices:

iPhone, iPadAmazon Fire TVPlaystation 4
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Apple TVXbox Series X|S
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Broomfield clinches second straight league title with comeback victory over Heritage

Listen to this articleBROOMFIELD — As the ball continued to slip away from reigning 4A football king Broomfield Friday, so too did its chance of securing the few things that were on the line ahead of next week’s start to the postseason.Eventually, the Eagles woke up — very much to the relief of their bundled-up home fans at Elizabeth Kennedy Stadium — and their 28-19 comeback victory over Heritage clinched their second straight league title and home-field advantage likely through at least the quarterfina...

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BROOMFIELD — As the ball continued to slip away from reigning 4A football king Broomfield Friday, so too did its chance of securing the few things that were on the line ahead of next week’s start to the postseason.

Eventually, the Eagles woke up — very much to the relief of their bundled-up home fans at Elizabeth Kennedy Stadium — and their 28-19 comeback victory over Heritage clinched their second straight league title and home-field advantage likely through at least the quarterfinals.

Of course, the Eagles know that this performance was spilling over in turnovers and penalties and won’t be confused for what will be needed to repeat. And they themselves probably won’t be mistaken for the big-bad heavyweight who entered last year’s playoffs undefeated.

It did show plenty of mettle, though.

“It shows a lot of growth,” said Broomfield first-year coach Robert O’Brien, whose Week 10 victory mirrored his team’s season in a sense, as it was stunned by 3A Holy Family and blown out by 4A No. 2 Erie in the early weeks of the season before finishing strong. “Early in the season, I don’t think we come back against a really good team like that in the second half. We’ve grown together. We’ve come together as a team, as a coaching staff and kids are starting to really believe in each other.”

Broomfield (8-2, 4-0 4A Metro 2) shook off turnovers on its first two drives and rallied from two-touchdowns back to take a lead into the fourth quarter. Mikhail Benner, on the same night as Game 1 of the World Series, followed it up with his best impersonation of a closer.

The touted junior defensive back stopped Heritage short of the goal line on a two-point-conversion run that would’ve tied the game at 21 with 8:18 remaining. A couple minutes later, he pushed the lead to two scores on a 46-yard TD reception he burned his cornerback on.

“It’s a big thing. Our first-year head coach, he really proved himself tonight. And that was a statement win. League champs,” Benner said. “I hope that people take us a little bit more seriously going into the playoffs. We hope that ultimately we get where we want and put in the work next week and the week after that, and hopefully the week after that.”

The finish came after Broomfield trailed 13-0 until starting quarterback CT Worley ran for a short score late in the first half. Backup QB Darian Jackson went on to toss scores to Anthony Cobb and Brody Judd in the third to go up 21-13, then dropped the sealing TD into the arms of Benner to make it 28-19 with 6:04 left.

Broomfield’s CT Worley stiff arms Heritage’s Tanner Guthrie on October 27, 2023.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer) Broomfield made stops on Heritage’s final two drives to end things.

In the win, Cobb had five catches for 155 yards and a score and Brent Harris nabbed his second pick of the season.

Looking ahead, Broomfield shouldn’t fall after coming into Week 10 ranked 4A No. 4 in the CHSAA Selection and Seeding Index, which dictates playoff seedings. Meanwhile, Heritage (6-4, 3-2), fifth, is still in a strong spot to earn one of the bracket’s eight first-round byes.

Broomfield City Council Ward 1: Chriss Hammerschmidt

Name: Chriss HammerschmidtWebsite URL: chrissforbroomfield.comAge: 58Family: Kurt, husband, three children, and two grandchildrenHow long have you lived in Broomfield: 26 yearsProfessional background: Research scientistPolitical/community experience: A registered agent for Vote No on 2B issue committee, City...

Name: Chriss Hammerschmidt

Website URL: chrissforbroomfield.com

Age: 58

Family: Kurt, husband, three children, and two grandchildren

How long have you lived in Broomfield: 26 years

Professional background: Research scientist

Political/community experience: A registered agent for Vote No on 2B issue committee, City Council Candidate in 2021 and an Election Canvass Board member two times.

Education: Bachelor’s in physics from University of Colorado Boulder, 1990, master’s in electrical engineering from CU Boulder, 1995.

Broomfield is a county characterized by its rapid growth. Where and how do you hope to see continued growth in Broomfield? And what issues do you see arising as the city and county grow?

I am worried that we are building too much, too fast without regard to possible urban sprawl, traffic congestion, and how it will affect our already burdened water supply… It is also important that we properly balance commercial and residential property. A proper balance provides consistent revenue for the city which helps maintain and build infrastructure, fix roads and provide public safety.

Affordable housing is a hot topic in Broomfield. Where do you stand on the issue and how do you think the city and county should proceed?

I have lived in Broomfield for 26 years. When I bought my home, I could choose upgrades depending on what I could afford as a new homeowner…There was no affordable housing issue in Broomfield at that point in time. People bought what and where they could afford. As the government forces people to accept mandated requirements such as fire-sprinkler suppression systems, certain types of landscaping, and EV- and solar-ready homes, green construction materials, we see housing prices skyrocketing.

Those on fixed incomes who have lived here a long time are having to move from the community that they have lived in all their lives and a community that they love. We need to carefully consider how the government’s influence has added to those costs. We can then begin to reduce subsidies, fees, and taxes, then housing prices will come down accordingly.

What issues do you hope to see come before the council in the near future?

I would like to see tax relief for the citizens of Broomfield. I will put forward a resolution to decrease the City and County of Broomfield (CCOB) mill levy. I will provide several options so that both the city and county can increase their revenue and the taxpayers in Broomfield can receive some relief. We need to focus on reducing our debt before we add more… A good debt policy allows CCOB the freedom to spend taxpayer monies for necessities and could allow us to permanently reduce the mill levy. We need to focus on the infrastructure in Broomfield. It is at an age, like the wastewater treatment plant, and needs to be repaired or upgraded. We should prioritize items in the CIP plan and work together to keep Broomfield in good standing. I will work on a simple budget to provide transparency for the taxpayer.

Afghan refugees settle in Broomfield, building a new life

Since the Taliban gained control of Afghanistan in the fall of 2021, an estimated 1.6 million people have fled the country. Among them are two women who settled in Broomfield, and are now on the path to becoming dental assistants.“When we came here we had no job, no money, nothing,” Samira Dastgeer Ghani said. “We came from Afghanistan with two bags only, nothing more.”Ghani and her husband, two children and her sister began the long and difficult journey on Aug. 15, 2021.“From Afghanistan, ...

Since the Taliban gained control of Afghanistan in the fall of 2021, an estimated 1.6 million people have fled the country. Among them are two women who settled in Broomfield, and are now on the path to becoming dental assistants.

“When we came here we had no job, no money, nothing,” Samira Dastgeer Ghani said. “We came from Afghanistan with two bags only, nothing more.”

Ghani and her husband, two children and her sister began the long and difficult journey on Aug. 15, 2021.

“From Afghanistan, we flew to Qatar. After 24 hours in Qatar we flew to Italy,” she explained. “We flew in huge military airplanes to Italy, where we stayed in a military camp for five days.”

From Italy, Ghani and her family traveled to the United States, where they landed in New Mexico. Ghani was among thousands of refugees in the Doña Ana Village, a camp on the New Mexico side of Fort Bliss outside El Paso, Texas. They spent three months there before finally flying to Colorado on Dec. 11.

“My uncle and cousins were living in Broomfield, so we came to their house and lived there for four months,” Ghani said.

Ghani struggled with things like enrolling her children in school, transportation and learning to drive and language barriers. Through the help of her family and the Broomfield Resettlement Task Force, Ghani and her family made a new life in Broomfield.

“I still had no job, and in Afghanistan I was a government employee at the archive in the Ministry of Mines,” Ghani said. “I had a good job and a degree, and I knew I wanted to do something good here.”

With the help of her friend and fellow Afghan refugee Manizha Ahmadi, Ghani applied and was accepted to the dental assistant program at the Emily Griffith Technical College, taking the first steps to build a career in dentistry in the U.S.

Ahmadi, who enrolled in the dental assistant program after completing English lessons, has a similar story to Ghani and her family.

“We arrived in the U.S. in January of 2022, and my sibling who lived in Broomfield helped us,” Ahmadi said.

Ahmadi and her family were also displaced from Afghanistan in 2021, and found themselves in Broomfield months later.

“I wanted to study this program to make a good life for myself and for my kids,” Ahmadi said. Along with her husband, Ahmadi and her two daughters have been living in Broomfield for the past year and a half.

“My husband has been so helpful in this time, and that’s been so important to me,” Ahmadi said. “I’ve met so many nice people through this and I’m very thankful.”

Among the individuals who helped Ahmadi and Ghani settle into their new lives in Broomfield were the volunteers at the Broomfield Resettlement Task Force.

“We are basically a branch and extension of the Lutheran Family Services and other resettlement agencies nearby. We support the families here in Broomfield and help them with things like housing, transportation or applying to Medicaid,” Heidi Henkel said.

Henkel is a Broomfield City Council member and the executive director of the task force, and has been volunteering since its inception in 2021.

The task force began by settling Ahmad Siddiqi, who served alongside Henkel’s husband, Scott, during his deployment in Afghanistan. Since helping Siddiqi and his family, the task force has grown to more than 50 volunteers.

“We started with settling families from Afghanistan, and now we’ve settled some from Ukraine as well,” Henkel said. “We’ve settled over 50 family members from Afghanistan and we just received a new family of four from Ukraine.”

With the help of the task force, Ghani and Ahmadi have completed their dental assistant program, and are now working at Dental Aid in Boulder.

“Refugees face huge barriers when trying to resettle, and we’re just trying to resettle them with dignity and equity,” Henkel said. “(Ahmadi and Ghani) are incredibly resilient, some of the most resilient people I’ve ever met.”

“I think it was really hard for them, waking up at 6 a.m. and taking the long bus ride to Denver for school, but at the end of the day, they both fled Afghanistan for the same reason, and that was to create a better life for their children,” Henkel said.

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