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Arapahoe County, Colorado • Volume 93, Issue 13

Don Roth named citizen of year Longtime resident noted for his volunteer service By Tom Munds

tmunds@ourcoloradonews.com City and school officials joined the guest of honor’s friends and family for the ceremonies naming Don Roth as Englewood’s 2013 Citizen of the Year. “I am honored to be named Englewood’s Citizen of the Year,” the longtime resident said during the ceremonies. “I have looked at the list of others who have been named citizen of the year and it is a privilege to be named to that group.” The May 13 celebration was held at Malley Senior Recreation Center. Mayor Randy Penn presented Roth a copy of the proclamation naming him citizen of the year, then talked about the significant contributions to the community Roth has made as he

volunteered hundreds of hours serving as a member of city boards and commissions. Friends and family related personal comments about Roth’s hobbies of collecting model trains and doing fine woodworking, as well relating humorous anecdotes. Roth was born in Greeley and the family moved to Englewood in 1952. He attended school in Englewood and graduated from Englewood High School in 1966. Roth continued his education at the University of Colorado in Boulder and earned his mechanical engineering degree. “I got a job managing a company that rebuilt and repaired automotive electrical systems,” Roth said. “I was with the company for 37 years and retired in 2009.” He said he began volunteering to serve the community in 1992 when he was asked to serve on the Clean, Green and Proud Committee. Roth continues on Page 7

Friends greet Don Roth, center, as he arrives for the May 13 ceremony honoring him at Englewood’s 2013 Citizen of the Year. Roth was honored for the countless hours he volunteered on city boards and commissions. Photo by Tom Munds

Craig seeks enterprise zone status Contribution project designation means tax credits for donors By Tom Munds

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Performer Merry Andrew Afoote leans over to talk with Gabby Yanacheak during a literacy program and book giveaway May 8 at the Englewood Early Childhool Education Center. About 250 4-year-olds were given a free book in connection with the state’s “One Book 4 Colorado” program. Photos by Tom Munds

Local preschoolers get free books Library, schools work together on state-sponsored giveaway By Tom Munds

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Thomas Theis checks out the book he’s just been given as brother Ben and his mother look on, while Jessica Hesselberg, far right, and Jordan Heguy from the Englewood Library tell the boys about the literacy program. POSTAL ADDRESS

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The state’s “One Book 4 Colorado” program came to Englewood May 8 as the library and school worked collaborated for a program for 4-year-olds, including giving each of the children a book. Englewood Early Childhood Education Center hosted the May 8 program at the Maddox building. Deb Parker, library executive assistant, said the state provided about 500 copies of this year’s book “Duck on a Bike” for distribution to community 4-year-olds. About 30 percent of the copies are in Spanish. The May 8 literacy event included a display of artworks by students at the center and a performance by Merry Andrew Afoote, who told stories, played the flute and did magic tricks. When the performance was over, the children lined up and library representatives handed out about 250 books. The remaining books will be given away at the library during story times.

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Englewood City Council gave consensus approval for city endorsement to Craig Hospital’s application to be designated an enterprise zone-contribution project. “Craig Hospital is in the Arapahoe County Enterprise Zone but the hospital is a nonprofit organization so is not eligible for the zone’s tax credits,” Darren Hollingsworth, economic development director told the council at the May 6 study session. “However, the hospital is applying to the state economic development commission for designation as a contribution project that would provide state tax credits to donors to the building fund.” The hospital embarked on a capital campaign effort to raise the money for the $85 million renovation and expansion program now underway. If Craig were a for-profit hospital, the organization would receive up to 25 percent tax credit on a number of costs related to the project. For example, Hollingsworth told the council Swedish Medical Center is a forprofit hospital that takes tax credits under a number of categories, including equipment purchase and job creation, that results in the hospital receiving about $250,000 a year Zone continues on Page 6

Construction crews work on the renovation and expansion project at Craig Hospital. Craig is seeking enterprise zone status to offer tax credits to capital campaign donors. Photo by Tom Munds

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Markets sprout, and farmers survive The early morning chill, left over from winter’s most recent unwelcome blast, settles along the quiet street where blue and white canopies have popped up like overdue buds, signaling the arrival of the season’s first farmers market. Soft music, lingering from a nearby restaurant, punctures the hush, along with occasional laughter and voices from vendors as they ready tables with wares and hopes for a good day. Danish bakery workers pull sugarcrusted strudels — apricot and apple raisin — from their truck to shelves along the sidewalk. Nearby is the homemade peanut butter woman and the Angus beef man and the cheerful El Salvador cook. At the end is the farmer. He is 63, the great-grandson of a farmer who bought a plot of land 108 years ago in Welby, between Denver and Thornton, off North Washington Street. Today, he has 80 acres in Hudson, a country town of 2,300 northeast of Denver on Interstate 76, a solid hour-and-15-minute drive to the Sunday market in Highlands Ranch. He stands next to his white truck, watching the market unfold, an ever-present cigarillo clutched in a weathered hand that tells a story of a working life rooted in the soil. He is a content man whose easy smiles crinkle soft grooves around blue eyes that peer intently from a sun-worn face. “I might not be farming today if it weren’t for the markets,” Alan Mazzotti says. “They’ve kept us in business.” And they’ve kept us, the customers, connected to a less complicated time, when people knew who had grown the food on their table — a slice of knowledge that cultivated gratitude and nurtured community. Sean and Maria McAfee, married 22 years, can’t drive by a farmers market

without stopping, whether it’s along the coastal drive to San Francisco or in their hometown. When they lived in Evergreen, they visited the local market there every Tuesday. Now, in Highlands Ranch, they never miss a Sunday. It’s a matter of principle and a matter of friendship. Besides the benefit of fresh produce, “I’d rather pay a little more to support local people,” Maria says. “We’re big believers in moving away from the Walmart-ization of the U.S.” And, over the years, many vendors have become friends — the Angus beef man invited them to his wedding last year. “They become part of the fabric of your life,” Maria says. “We were so excited,” Sean says of the week leading up to opening day. “We were talking about this all week.” They walk away, hand in hand, each with a small bag. Basil and oregano seedlings in one, peanut butter, pasta and honey in the other. This time, “we didn’t have a lot to buy,” Maria says. “It was seeing old friends.” Colorado has more than 100 farmers markets, with about half in the Denver metro area, according to the state Department of Agriculture. They operate individually or through sponsoring organizations. Most are seasonal, running from May through October, and their arrival seems to

signal the start — finally — of summer. The Metro Denver Farmers Market, founded 36 years ago, is the oldest organization. And that’s how long Mazzotti, an original member, has been selling at the outdoor markets, which he estimates have kept 70 percent of local farmers in business. In fact, he says, most farmers grow specifically for the markets. He has corn, carrots, green beans, cauliflower, sweet corn, cucumbers, winter and summer squashes, parsley, basil. “I can’t think fast enough,” he says as he rattles off the list. Farmers do have other outlets such as fruit and vegetable stands, garden centers and pumpkin patches. But they expect to earn most of their money in the summer markets. They are, however, no longer just for farmers. Walk through any market and you’ll see the realization of a melting pot of dreams. There’s the gourmet nut man, stirring almonds with a wooden paddle in a copper vat as a tantalizing aroma draws a crowd. There’s a local children’s book author. And there’s Monse Perez Hines, the young Salvadoran wife of a military man, who drives up from Colorado Springs each week to sell curtido and pupusas, traditional foods she makes in her home which are so popular she always returns with empty coolers. “I’ve received such great support from everyone here,” she says. And “I’ve been able to share my culture.” And Evi Bujdoso of Hungary, selling Danish pastries. She wears a white apron, and her short, blond hair pokes out from beneath a white cap. A half hour from closing time, just a handful of strudels and a few croissants are left. “We weren’t prepared all the way,” she says with a slight accent and a quick smile. “People were excited to see us back again.”

As vendors begin to pack up, Mazzotti stands by his truck, behind the tables and ground laden with pansies, petunias and geraniums in planters, baskets and trays. Herb seedlings, also from his greenhouse, sit in the canopy shade. It’s too early in the season for most vegetables and fruit. The day’s proceeds: Just OK. “A little chilly,” he explains. But that’s all right. He’s reconnected with many of his customers, some now friends, like the brothers in their 90s at the Auraria market in Denver that he’s known for 30 years and who even visit his farm at times. Next week, he hopes to bring asparagus, spinach and lettuce with his flowers. Come June, he’ll be trucking loads of vegetables to six markets a week. Down the row of vendors, he watches canopies folding shut — like tulips closing at day’s end. Like the others, he loads up and heads for home. “I’m tired,” he says. A smile quickly appears. “I’m getting older every day.” And rest won’t come until the plants are back in the greenhouse, the truck is cleaned, the crops tended, the chores all done. Then, he’ll enjoy the peace of the land, the lack of pavement that traps heat, the friendliness of country neighbors. “I have to make a living. I have to feed my family, too.” But more than anything, he says, working the land and sharing its yield with the rest of us, “is a way of life.” A farmer’s life. And a good life. You’ll find farmers markets listed at www.coloradofarmers.org. Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. She can be reached at ahealey@ourcoloradonews. com or 303-566-4110.

SO MUCH INSIDE THE HERALD THIS WEEK

Paying tribute. Denver-based nonprofit Rocky Mountain Honor Flight took local World War II veterans on a trip to the nation’s capital. Page 4

Yee-ha. Sculptures with a Western theme double as bike racks along Littleton’s Main Street. Page 17

New issue. Arapahoe Community College’s Progenitor magazine is out, with fresh writing and art. Page 19

Prestige event. The Class 4A state girls golf tournament will be played at Broken Tee at Englewood. Page 22

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29 are guests of Denver nonprofit for D.C. trip By Tom Munds

tmunds@ourcoloradonews.com Twenty-nine World War II veterans from communities along the Front Range, representing every branch of the military service, used words like “amazing,” “memorable” and “emotional” to describe their Rocky Mountain Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C. “This was a very special trip for me. It was very memorable,” Littleton resident Frank Epperson, who flew with the famous Flying Tigers in China, said of the May 2-4 trip. “I appreciate all the honor flight did to make this a special trip for those of us who served in World War II. I was humbled and honored when people I have never met come up to thank me for my service. This is a trip I will not forget.” Rocky Mountain Honor Flight, a Denver-based nonprofit, gives World War II veterans the opportunity to visit the national World War II Memorial in Washington. The volunteers of Rocky Mountain Honor Flight did all they could to make this a very special trip for the guests of honor. Active-duty military personnel met the veterans at the airport and helped them with their baggage. Then, people in the airport and on the plane applauded when the presence of World War II veterans was announced. The flight landed at Baltimore and a fire truck shot an arc of water over the plane, there were flag-waving volunteers as the group got off the plane and a brass band greeted them at baggage claim. Englewood resident Sel Hewitt, a radio operator on a B-29 in the Pacific during the war, said the trip was fantastic and was a never-to-be-forgotten experience. “I think every veteran appreciated every minute of that trip,” he said. “Everything was special, the places we visited and the contacts we had with people of all ages who were interested in what we had done and what we were doing.” Franktown resident Doug Brown, an Army veteran, agreed. “This trip was pretty unique, as were the greetings and bands and the other special things that were done for our visit,” Brown said. “We were greeted and treated very well. I was in an armored unit that took part in the invasion of Germany. It was very important to me to talk to people who had similar experiences.” Planners kept the veterans busy. Among other activities, they visited the World War II Memorial, the Vietnam and Korean me-

world war ii veterans 16.1 million served in the military 400,000 died in combat 1.6 million were wounded 1 million veterans are still alive 800 to 1,000 pass away daily

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World War II veteran Sel Hewitt of Englewood talks about his experiences to a group of students during the visit to the World War II Memorial. Hewitt was part of an honor flight to Washington, D.C., provided by a Denver-based organization. Photo by Tom Munds

morials, and watched the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery. Some activities just happened. For example, the Dothan (Ala.) High School band was at the World War II Memorial during the honor flight visit and they performed a special concert for the veterans. Numerous student groups were at the World War II Memorial, and Chase Burrows, a student at a Sumter, S.C., middle school, spent quite a bit of time talking to the veterans. “This is special to me. My great-grandfather died in World War II, when his plane was shot down. I have read about the war and we studied it in school but talking to these men means a lot more than reading and studying.” He said he talked to Dick Olson about his experience in a submarine, to Dick Frank about his experience as a Marine and Littleton resident Hos Varner about how he joined the Coast Guard and was assigned to crews bringing ships back from the Philippines. “I really thank these men for what they did,” Burrows said. “They are really heroes in my eyes.” On the flight back to Denver, the veterans had a surprise with a special “mail call” as each man received an envelope with 20 to 25 letters from family, friends and, more often, from people they had never met thanking them for their service. “This is a surprise and it is tremendous,” Vic Olson said as he read the letters. “I truly appreciate the letters and the sentiments

Group racks up quite a series of successes By Tom Munds

tmunds@ourcoloradonews.com Once again, the hard work and detailed planning by about 25 Rocky Mountain Honor Flight volunteers resulted in a successful three-day trip to Washington, D.C., this time for 29 World War II veterans. “Rocky Mountain Honor Flight was created to take World War II veterans to Washington, D.C., for a time of remembrance, and celebration of their service and sacrifice,” said Mary Denise Haddon, group president. “All the cost of the trip is covered for our veterans.” Donations from individuals and organizations pay the cost of airfare, hotel rooms, meals and ground transportation. The cost is about $800 to $1,000 per veteran. The volunteers who accompany the vets pay their own expenses. The costs include providing a World War II veteran cap, a shirt, a backpack and a name tag to each veteran. The veterans wear red shirts. The volunteers wear blue shirts and hats. The most recent trip, May 2-4, was

they expressed. It is moving and very, very special.” The finale came when the veterans arrived at Denver International Airport, where they were met by a cheering, applauding crowd of about 200 friends, family, mil-

the 17th time Rocky Mountain Honor Flight has arranged a trip for World War II veterans who live in the Front Range area. “I went on the first Rocky Mountain Honor Flight trip and I was hooked,” Haddon said. “Our list of volunteers and donors has grown, so we were able to continue to make flights. We try to do about four flights a year and, so far, we have been able to take about 500 veterans on our trips.” The honor flight program was created in 2005 in Springfield, Ohio. Rocky Mountain Honor Flight was established in 2007 and the first veterans’ trip was the next year. The local organization is one of 105 hub flights working to take World War II veterans to Washington, D.C. “I believe all the honor flights are working to make as many trips as possible because our World War II veterans are aging and hundreds pass away each day,” she said. Rocky Mountain Honor Flight is a nonprofit organization. For more information about the organization and the flights, visit the website at www.rockymountainhonorflight.org.

itary personnel, police officers and firefighters in uniform and well-wishers. Members of the Patriot Guard lined the wall holding American flags, and the El Jebel pipe band played to welcome the veterans home.

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Judge OKs family’s wish for more calls Parents can contact son accused of attacking them By Tom Munds

tmunds@ourcoloradonews.com An Englewood couple were denied permission to visit their son Codell Loats, who is in Arapahoe County jail charged with attacking them, but 18th Judicial District Judge Elizabeth Weishaupl did allow the mother and the father each one phone call a week and allowed family members to write to him. The judge’s ruling came during Loats’ May 13 arraignment. The 29-year-old is facing charges included attempted firstdegree murder in the Sept. 14 beating of his

parents in their home in the 4700 block of South Acoma Street. Also, Loats’ public defender, Julia Marchelya, asked the arraignment be continued and the judge granted the request. The judge said she would set the final arraignment date for June 24. Then the matter of family contact with Loats was discussed. Mark Loats, Codell’s father, asked to speak to the judge. He said he and his wife really wanted to visit Loats their son but a protection order would not allow it. However, he said he and his wife were permitted one phone call a week to their son.

“The problem is my wife is undergoing treatment in Colorado Springs and I am here in the Denver area,” he said. “That means each of us gets to talk to our son once every two weeks.” The judge said, under the circumstances, she would modify the contact order to allow each parent one phone call a week. After a discussion with the prosecutor and defense attorney, the judge also said letters from the parents would be permitted but Loats would not be allowed to write back to them. “I know you love your son and want to support him but you must remember that you cannot discuss the case with your son during the phone calls or in the letters,” the judge said. “I urge you to be very cautious with your phone calls and letters so no one

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gets into trouble.” Loats was arrested Sept 16, 2012, in Morrison and has been held in Arapahoe County jail on $50,000 bond since. Loats was brought into the courtroom with a dozen other Arapahoe County prisoners. The handcuffs and the shackles on his ankles were joined by a chain to another chain around his waist. He was clean-shaven and after talking to his lawyers, he frequently traded glances with the members of his family sitting in the audience. His first arraignment date was Jan. 7. Another continuance was granted in March. The public defender asked for and received another continuance on May 13, but she did not specify the reason for request. The judge set the next court appearance for June 24.

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Three new aviation-related bills were signed into law by Gov. John Hickenlooper, two of which benefit ht to Colorado’s growing aviation and aerospace industry. The bill-signing took place May 13 in the Denverjet Center lobby at Centennial Airport. One bill, known as the “Aviation Development Zone Act,” grants Colorado aircraft manufactures a $1,200 state tax credit for each new employee hired, another extends the Colorado job growth incentive tax credit by an additional five years, and the third creates a special license plate for the Civil Air Patrol. Hickenlooper lauded House Bills 13-1080 and 13-1287 as “huge job creators,” not just for Centennial, but for all airports around the state. “People often say I spend too much time trying to get companies to put their headquarters here,” Hickenlooper said. “The fact is, for every big company that locates here, there are several smaller companies that come in and feed off the new economic cluster created.” “That runway out there is not just a piece of concrete that connects Arapahoe and Douglas counties,” said Republican Rep. Chris Holbert of Parker, one of the HB 13-1080 sponsors. “It’s actually a portal to new opportuni-

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Using the tail of an aircraft as a solid surface to write, Gov. John Hickenlooper, center, puts a pen to Senate Bill 13-060 on May 13 at Centennial Airport. Joined by state Rep. Frank McNulty, left, and state Sen. Mark Scheffel, Hickenlooper signed the bill into law, creating a special license plate for the Civil Air Patrol. Photo by Deborah Grigsby ties.” House District 43 Republican Rep. Frank McNulty joked that SB 13-060 was not really a jobs bill, “unless you’re an inmate in Canon City.” The bill, sponsored by McNulty, creates a Civil Air Patrol license plate. “This is just a small way to recognize the tremendous work this organization does,” he said. Hickenlooper signed the license plate bill into law on the tail of a Civil Air Patrol plane, much to the delight

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About 2 p.m. May 11, Englewood police officers and firefighters sealed off the area around Clayton Elementary because there was a man on the roof of the school who refused to come down. A neighbor called to report seeing someone on the roof. Police investigated and, when the suspect refused to come down, the decision was made to block off the area until the individual came down. Eventually, the man was convinced to come off the roof. He was uninjured but the routine checks on him found there was an active warrant for his arrest for parole violation. He was taken to the Arapahoe County jail on the warrant. He was also issued a municipal summons for trespassing.

a parking lane, which apparently made the suspect angry. The couple said when they got out of their car, the suspect came near them and pulled a four-inch knife out of a pouch on his belt. The victims said he opened the knife and held it at hip level with the blade pointed toward the man and woman. The victims also told officers the 63-year-old Colorado Community Media was yelling and cursing at them and they were afraid the April 2013 suspect was going to cut them with the knife. Officers 3.31” x 4” arrested the suspect. He was taken to the Arapahoe County jail and could face charges of felony menacing.

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An argument in the parking lot of the King Soopers on Broadway apparently got heated and resulted in a man being arrested for threatening two people with a knife. Police were called about 4:30 p.m. May 9 to investigate a disturbance. When officers arrived, a 34-year-old man and a 44-yearold woman told them a 63-year-old man had threatened them with a knife. The victims said they had driven the wrong way down

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With pot legal, here come the laws Legislature wraps up work on measures for regulation By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews.com The state Legislature may have passed rules involving sales and usage of recreational marijuana in Colorado, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t unresolved issues surrounding the newly created industry. Questions Report loom as to whether voters will support the tax model that legislators put in place to support retail pot regulations, and whether the federal government will intervene. Still, lawmakers believe they did good work creating laws to regulate an industry where every movement is in uncharted territory. “Given the short time frame, I think we’ve done the best job we possibly could,” said Rep. Dan Pabon, D-Denver, a major driver of pot legislation this session. “This was the project I undoubtedly spent the most amount of time on this session, to make sure we got it right.” Pabon was the sponsor of House Bill 1317, which creates regulations for the operation of retail marijuana stores. Retail pot shops are to open beginning Jan. 1, under the supervision of the Department of Revenue. There will be limits as to what retail marijuana stores can and cannot do, as well as how much marijuana consumers are allowed to purchase. Some late-session amendments to the pot legislation would have allowed out-of-state residents to purchase greater amounts of the drug, as well as to permit the existence of marijuana clubs, where people could congregate to use the drug. However, those amendments failed.

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Sen. Cheri Jahn, D-Wheat Ridge, along with Pabon, was instrumental in crafting the Amendment 64 bills. She opposed those amendments, and said it’s important for the state to go slow in rolling out the new industry. Marijuana use and sales are illegal under federal law, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office has yet to provide insight as to how it will respond to the new legislation. So, lawmakers like Jahn say they wanted to make sure they put in place regulations that support strong oversight and that also keep the drug away from children. “We have so much to lose if we don’t do this right,” Jahn said. “And because we have so many `I don’t know what I don’t knows,’ I just think we have to move really cautiously.” But regulations surrounding the industry are bound to change, and lawmakers certainly will address many other pot-related issues in the coming years. “It’s been 80 years since Prohibition and were still passing alcohol laws today,” said Pabon. “We’ve had 80 years to protect that system. We’ve had six months to implement this one.”

Voters to rule on tax

Another key piece of Amendment 64 legislation came in the form of House Bill 1318, which will ask voters to support a 15 percent excise tax, and an initial 10 percent sales tax on retail marijuana. House Republicans unanimously opposed the bill, even though the bill received bipartisan support in the Senate. Rep. Frank McNulty, R-Highlands Ranch, cautioned that if voters do not approve the tax, the money could end up coming out of the state’s general fund. “It was an issue of making sure we were protecting the state,” McNulty said. “We supported suspending retail operations if the tax doesn’t pass. If the tax doesn’t pass ... and if you’re not putting other options in front of voters, everything that state government does is vulnerable.” Fears over what the voters might end up doing in November led to a late-session effort aimed at a partial repeal of Amendment

64, one that was supported by McNulty. The resolution called for the suspension of retail marijuana sales if the pot taxes are not supported by voters. It would not have affected the decriminalization aspect of Amendment 64, so it still would have been legal to smoke the drug. However, that legislation died almost as quickly as it was introduced in the Senate. Democratic Senate President John Morse teamed up with fellow Colorado Springs Sen. Bill Cadman, the chamber’s minority leader, to introduce the legislation. The resolution passed in a hastily scheduled committee hearing, just three days before the session ended. But it was never brought to the floor of the Senate for consideration. Morse said he “didn’t have the votes” to get the resolution passed. But he said he hoped the crafting of the legislation sent a message to the pro-Amendment 64 lobby, that they need to ensure the tax rate passes in November. Pabon said he didn’t think the partial repeal effort “ever would have gotten out of (a House) committee, let alone to the floor.” “At the end of the day, the voters have already spoken about this issue and they don’t need to take another vote on it,” Pabon said. Gov. John Hickenlooper said he’s confident that Amendment 64 backers will work with lawmakers in making sure that the taxes pass in November, so that the state isn’t stuck with the bill. “I think we’ll all work on it,” the governor said. “I think they’ll commit resources because if it doesn’t pass, their lives will become chaos. And I don’t even want to speculate what the federal government will do. I don’t even want to speculate what the people of Colorado will do. “They can take it nonchalantly at their own risk.”

Provisions of bills

Here are some of the key aspects of each of the three bills that deal with the regulation of retail pot sales and use: House Bill 1317: • In-state residents are allowed to pur-

chase up to one ounce of marijuana at retail shops in a single transaction. Visitors to the state can purchase up to a quarter of an ounce per transaction. • Marijuana clubs — places where people could congregate to smoke the drug — are not allowed. • Pot shops cannot sell food or drinks that do not contain marijuana. However, they can sell products meant for using the drug, such as pipes and rolling papers. Stores also are not allowed to use known food products or cartoon characters to market marijuana products. • All marijuana-themed magazines must be kept behind pot store counters. • Pot stores cannot be mobile, operating like food trucks. • Allows existing medical marijuana stores to start retail pot shops before new “I businesses. comm • There must be common ownership between dispensaries and cultivation facili-comm ties, and 70 percent of the marijuana grownering syste must come from that ownership. men Senate Bill 283: • Revises criminal statutes that deal withthat children. The bill treats minors possessingKeep marijuana the same as it does underage In persons who possess alcohol. It also pro-as on hibits marijuana from being allowed onEnfo helpe school grounds • Sets up law enforcement training thated gr opin deals with roadside sobriety tests. • Prohibits open containers of marijuanasulte O from being inside vehicles. ing o • Creates the same indoor air-quality rethori strictions as those dealing with tobacco. plann House Bill 1318: • Retail sales of marijuana are subject to an excise tax of up to 15 percent, and a retail tax of up to 10 percent. That’s in addition to the standard state sales tax rate of 2.9 percent and taxes imposed by local governments where retail pot sales are allowed. Because the General Assembly cannot increase taxes, voters must approve the excise and retail taxes this November. • Cities and counties that allow the sale of retail pot will receive a 15 percent share back of retail marijuana taxes that are collected by the state.

It’s all about animals as bills are signed Protection act, focus on shelter pets become law By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews.com Dogs had their day in Denver on May 13, as Gov. John Hickenlooper signed two pieces of legislation that led to some serious tail-wagging from our four-legged friends. The governor — who brought his dog Sky to a bill-signing at the Denver Animal Shelter — put his signature on a bill aimed at protecting dogs whenever police are called to their owners’ homes, and another that designates dogs — and cats — that are adopted from animal shelters as the state pets. “These pets become a huge part of people’s lives,” Hickenlooper said.

Each bill received support from Democrats and Republicans in the General Assembly this legislative session. “This is a bipartisan day for dogs,” said Sen. David Balmer, R-Centennial, who was flanked by Democratic lawmakers, Sen. Lucia Guzman and Rep. Lois Court, both of Denver. The three co-sponsored Senate Bill 226, known as the “Dog Protection Act.” The bill requires law enforcement agencies to put in place training, and to adopt policies and procedures that officers would be required to adhere to whenever they respond to homes where there are dogs. The measure allows dog owners the opportunity to put their pets outside or into another room when police come to a home for calls involving non-violent situations. The bill calls for the creation of a volunteer task force that will outline officer training guidelines.

The bill was the result of recent headline-grabbing stories involving officer-related dog shootings around the state. Erie resident Brittany Moore’s German Shepard, Ava, was 4 years old when it was shot to death by a police officer there two years ago. “We’ll always miss her and she’ll always be in our hearts,” Moore said afterward. “But I think this was a huge deal, this bill. I think it’s going to help a lot of situations,” The bill received unanimous support from both legislative chambers this session. The same cannot be said about Senate Bill 201, which designates cats and dogs that have been adopted from state animal shelters and rescues as the state pets. The bill received criticism from animal breeder and retail groups, who felt that the legislation created a perception that it’s better to obtain pets from shelters and rescues, than from other places where pets can be adopted or purchased. At times, legislative committee hearing

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in state tax credits. At the same time, the nonprofit House of Hope Family Resource Center has been granted status as a contribution project, which means donors are eligible to receive state tax credits. Councilmember Rick Gillit asked if there was a definition of the type of donor eligible for the tax credit. “When a donor applies for the tax credit, the state decides whether or not that individual or company qualifies to receive the credit,” Hollingsworth said. The state created enterprise zones in 1990 to provide economic development benefits to businesses locating in the area or to existing businesses expanding operations. Right after the zone was created, the cities of Englewood, Littleton and Sheridan

testimony, and debate inside the House and Senate, resulted in lengthy discussions. Democratic Sen. Andy Kerr of Lakewood, a bill sponsor, who brought his young son and his dog to the event, joked about the contentious nature of the legislation. Just before Kerr was about to speak, playful dogs behind the podium got their leashes tangled up, which caused the Colorado state flag to tip over. “Next time somebody brings me a bill and says this is a nice, easy little bill ...” quipped Kerr. “It’s kind of like taking your 3-year-old son and your dog to a bill-signing, and then trying to catch the Colorado flag at the same time.” Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Lakewood, also a sponsor of Senate Bill 201, said the challenges that surrounded the legislation were worth it, in the end. “These are our most vulnerable animals, who need homes,” she said. “And it’s about bringing awareness and the importance of adopting animals.” applied for and were granted enterprise zone designation for a majority of the industrially and commercial properties within their boundaries. In 2001 there was a successful request to expand the enterprise zone boundaries to include additional properties in Englewood and Littleton and an additional boundary expansion in 2010. The enterprise zone incentives include state tax credits for a variety of reasons, including purchase of machinery and equipment, providing company-sponsored health insurance, for money spent on job and school-to-career training and related programs and there is a sizable tax credit for rehabilitating a building at least 20 years old that has been vacant for at least two years. Hollingsworth said the 2012 Arapahoe County Enterprise Zone activity report showed 136 firms invested about $124 million in their businesses and received a total of about $2.5 million in tax credits.

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at reors to “This is a wonderful program,” Engleof anwood resident Sandi Turner said. “I am a single mom and my 4-year-old and we set peo-aside about 30 minutes a night to read toug —gether. His sister is almost 3 and now she is joining it. We are wearing out our books s thatand the new book will be welcomed by the theyreader and the listeners.” drug, The program was born last year when alsothe office of Lt. Gov. Joe Garcia collaborated ductswith agencies including the Colorado State

Library as well as receiving support from a number of organizations and individuals to distribute about 70,000 books to 4-yearolds. It is expected at least that many books will be distributed this year. “I think this is a very important program,” said Dorothy Hargrove, Englewood library director. “Providing a free book encourages reading to children because reading to children is easy and really good way to help a child improve reading skills.” She said while the free books will be available at the library, it also is a plus that books were distributed at the special May 8 celebration because it may have provided books to children and families who might not come by the library.

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“I was on the planning and zoning committee when we were asked to help select the developer for CityCenter Englewood and a developer for the General Iron property,” he said. “I enjoyed my time on the committees and I am glad I was able to volunteer my time to serve our city.” In 2007, a spinal disease resulted in Roth needing a wheelchair to get around. He said the wheelchair does present a challenge, but he still is able to volunteer on boards and commissions as well as continue his woodworking and other hobbies. He said he never dreamed the city would name him citizen of the year. “The honor came as a complete surprise,” he said. “I am humbled when I look at other citizens of the year and what they have done for Englewood. All I did was be willing to volunteer my time on boards and commissions over the last 22 years. Like so many residents, I volunteered because I wanted to make Englewood a better place for us to live.”

THINGS TO DO May 21, 28

FAMILY CAREGIVER workshops. Are you caring

for an aging parent or relative with Alzheimer’s disease. Find out about what causes dementia and the signs to watch for a free Alzheimer’s family caregiver workshops from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays in May at Home Instead Senior Care, 2095 S. Pontiac Way, Denver. Call 303-389-5700; RSVP by the Friday before the workshop you want to attend.

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stories of the game, including the Merkle Incident, the 1919 Chicago Black Sox, the Curse of the Bambino, and others. We will discuss Jackie Robinson and the role of the Negro Leagues as well as how the modern era has been affected by the use of steroids. Bring your own favorite baseball story to share with the group. This event is sponsored by Hallmark Nursing Center and the Law Offices of John H. Licht. The free program is at the Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. RSVP at 303-762-2560.

HISTORY OF horses/racing. As we enjoy the Triple Crown season, join Active Minds for a look at the history of horses including one of the most extraordinary examples of the breed - the thoroughbred racehorse. We will begin with horse domestication and their use in agriculture, the military, and other arenas and end with a review of some of the greatest racehorses and races of all time. The program is free and takes place from 10-11 a.m. May 22 at the Malley Senior Center, 3380 S. Lincoln St., Englewood. RSVP at 303-762-2660. If parking in the lot, get pass from inside center.

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AMERICA’S PASTIME. Join Active Minds from 3-4

p.m. May 23 as we trace the history of baseball from Abner Doubleday to Barry Bonds. We will tell a few of the legendary

QUILT ENTRIES. Firehouse Quilts is looking for quilt entries for its eighth annual quilt show to support its mission of helping children in crisis in Colorado. Early bird entries submitted by May 17 are taken at a discounted entry fee ($15). Otherwise, the fee is $18 per item, and the final deadline is June 21. This year’s show has a special theme, Patriotic, along with 13 other categories. The show is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 19-20 at the Douglas County Events Center in Castle Rock. All forms and instructions are available at www.firehousequilts. org; click on the Quilt Show link at the top.

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opinions / yours and ours

Session over, where do we go now? The Colorado General Assembly’s 2013 session came to a close last week without the extra-innings drama of the previous year. No doubt, much was accomplished over the past four months by the Democrat-controlled Legislature, including approval of some high-profile pieces of legislation. Civil unions? Check. (Unlike last year, there would be no last-minute theatrics over a bill approving these.) Numerous gun-control measures? Check. Overhaul of Colorado’s election rules? Check. Mass frustration by Senate and House Republicans? Check.

our view A statement released by the Colorado Republican Party the day after the session’s end called it “the most divisive and partisan in the state’s history.” We’re not sure where to rank the session on the all-time list, but it certainly was both very divisive and very partisan. It also was very predictable. November’s elections ensured one-party control in Colorado. With a House, Senate and gover-

nor united, little could stand in the way of getting bills passed, controversial or not — a single vote from the other party or not. And while the session was not without some solid examples of bipartisan legislation, Democrats were prolific with their newfound power. “You may not agree with everything we’re doing, but you can’t say we’re not doing anything,” Democratic Rep. Dominick Moreno told Colorado Community Media legislative reporter Vic Vela in April. We’re not using this space to call out the Democratic Party. Republicans likely would also have taken full advantage of such a position. Democrats worked together and accomplished what they felt was right.

But one-party control in a state that is about as purple as it gets has us wondering if Colorado’s residents were best served by this past legislative session. On the state’s active voting rolls as of May 1 there were 915,793 Republicans, 875,926 Democrats and 862,050 unaffiliated voters. That’s not far from one-third each. Those figures make it tough to believe that either party’s platform can adequately represent the constituency as a whole. Clearly, consensus is elusive in Colorado, but if nothing else, the 2013 session was a test of the tastes of the hundreds of thousands of unaffiliated voters. Theirs is the critique that will matter most when they speak at the polls in 2014.

Making time for life’s What advice do you have most important things question of the week

for the graduates of 2013? Colorado Community Media surveyed four people at the Lone Tree Arts Center this week, among them business-

man Charles R. Schwab, about the advice they’d give today’s high school and college graduates.

“Develop passion about whatever they want to do in life. Employers want kids that are deeply passionate … That really means serving somebody and loving doing it.” — Charles R. Schwab, Woodside, Calif.

“Go out and fail. Take a chance. Take a risk. That’s when you learn the most. You’ll learn more from your failures than your successes.” — Larry Fullerton, Greenwood Village

“Absolutely follow your passion first. Second, pay attention to your world. We’re all much more connected … Third, always try to do the right thing. Don’t be motivated by power or greed.” — Charlene Sherwood, Denver

“Look to your community and your friends for opportunities. Douglas County is filled with opportunities and growth. Reach out to the types of employers within your area of passion.” — David Gardner, Parker

You can kiss my coffee table Today’s theme is euphemisms. We use them all the time, knowingly or not. “A euphemism is a generally innocuous word or expression used in place of one that may be found offensive or suggest something unpleasant,” says a Wikipedia entry. “Some euphemisms are intended to amuse, while others use bland, inoffensive, and often misleading terms for things the user wishes to dissimulate or downplay.” Well, you can kiss my coffee table. I use euphemisms all of the time that are not intended to mask something that is offensive or impolite, as you will see. What is a euphemism for “euphemism”? Beats me. The word comes from the Greek (Don’t they all?), meaning “the use of words of good omen.” How did we get from that to dissimulating unpleasantries? How many of you were given euphemisms as a child? Parents say the darndest things. Mine referred to One (of One and Two) as “dooty,” which phonetically is “duty.” When I heard my teacher say “It is your duty,” I wet my pants. W.C. Fields used to say “Mother of Pearl!” which always sounded like a profanity. He’d yell “Godfrey Daniel” when something went wrong. I’d name my kid Godfrey Daniel. In case you are wondering (I did), there are people named Godfrey Daniel and Godfrey Daniels. I’d like to meet their parents, to find out if it was an intentional choice coming from Fields. Most of the time we speak in predictable patterns, and it makes it very easy to finish someone’s sentences. Unless they are good with euphemisms, then you never know what to expect. “Go jump in a _______, you _______,” is a wide-open opportunity for a wordsmith. There’s something called reverse understatements (litotes). “He’s not very tall,”

really means “He’s a shrimp.” Using “challenged” is another way of speaking around an expression. A shrimp, then, is “vertically challenged.” Safer, but not very interesting. Wikipedia again: “Connotations easily change over time. ‘Idiot,’ ‘imbecile,’ and ‘moron’ were once neutral terms for a developmentally delayed adult with the mental age comparable to a toddler, preschooler, and primary school child, respectively.” Now we have “developmentally delayed.” Euphemisms became more and more common and mandatory the longer I taught. Words that I used in the 1970s were unacceptable 30 years later. It got tricky sometimes, because so many words have implications that they didn’t before. Golfers still have handicaps, but no one else does. Don’t even think about saying “crippled.” Our African art historian prohibited the use of the “primitive” to describe primitive art. I might not have passed her class. “Primitive” is offensive, my noodle salad. I would have written it over and over on her Godfrey Daniel final exam. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@ comcast.net

I heard the coolest story the other day so I thought I would share it with you all because I found it to be just so very meaningful and powerful. A very close friend of mine was attending church last Sunday and she shared with me the message that was delivered during the Mass by the deacon of the church. The deacon shared that every night at 6 in his home all the cell phones, televisions, and anything that would be considered an intrusion on their time is turned off and that he and his wife just talk for 90 minutes. They make time for each other; more importantly, it is uninterrupted time. I found myself questioning my own approach as I talk a lot about focusing on the important things in life, but this was a tactical approach that I thought I could abide by. As a matter of fact, a year or so ago someone else from the community shared with me that not just at 6 at night, but every Sunday is family time and that their entire family turns off their cell phones on Sunday as they spend time together. So why am I sharing this with you again now? Good question and thanks for asking. You see, in cleaning out my home recently I found a deck of cards with a score sheet folded under it. It was a score sheet that had a game that was only partially completed. My wife and I used to play cards or backgammon in the evenings and apparently the last time we played, we left the game unfinished, believing we would have time to get back to it one day. That day never came as unfortunately my wife lost her long battle to pancreatic cancer last month. Many of you in the community have been awesome supporters through prayers and well wishes. So I wanted to thank you

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all for staying with us and for your compassion during the entire battle. More than that, I wanted to give you all the gift of remembering what is truly important and that is our relationships, whether they are romantic, family, or simply close personal friendships. Do you have a game in your own life that is left halfway finished? A conversation that needs to be completed? A feeling that should be shared or made abundantly clear? Do you regularly make time for those you hold the closest in life? Uninterrupted time, no televisions, no cell phones, or no outside interferences? The good news is that if you are reading this column, you can still make time for the important things in life … each other. Thank you again from my entire family. I am in awe of the community and appreciate you all so very much. I would love to hear all about how you make time for the most important things at gotonorton@ gmail.com because when you do, there is no doubt that it will be a better than good week. Michael Norton, a resident of Highlands Ranch, is the former president of the Zig Ziglar organization and CEO and founder of www.candogo.com

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On May 8, we ended the 2013 state legislative session. There were bills on some difficult and complicated issues, yet we also did some significantis ly positive work. In total, we passed ering 441 bills (including repeals). Below d by are more of my bills this session not te’s yet covered in my columns. Child protection re • HB 13-1271, Child Abuse Reportats ing Hotline and Training: Colorado not ranks 17th highest in the nation for ve children experiencing abuse and ately neglect. HB 13-1271 is the ﬁrst step in creating a statewide child abuse redo, porting hotline system and consistent as a training practices to those answering ou- calls. By making it easier for people to call, and with better training of hotline workers, this should help prevent r 014. child injury and death. • SB 13-255, Strengthening Child Fatality Reviews: This bill improves the process for analyzing child fatalities to identify potential improvements in protecting children. For the first time, we will have statewide consistent best practices with child fatality reviews in order to prevent child deaths. • SB 13-278 directs a task force to recommend a definition of a “drugendangered child” in the context of child abuse or neglect to assist child protection workers, family courts, and mandatory reporters in identifying and reporting situations that would be applicable. Protection of domestic violence

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and sexual assault victims • HB 13-1259, Civil Protection Orders/Domestic Orders: This bill elevates safety as a primary concern in domestic relations cases involving children and strengthens the civil protection order process. The safety and well-being of abused children and parents should be of primary importance in any court. It also adds sexual assault to the definition of domestic violence for civil protection orders. Juvenile justice • HB 13-1254 expands the restorative justice program in Colorado, with the goal of keeping juveniles out of the juvenile justice system. Restorative justice emphasizes repairing the harm to the victim and community caused by criminal acts of juveniles and adults. This bill will increase the use of restorative justice practices, particularly facilitating victim-offender conferences, which are completely voluntary and have shown dramatic reductions in recidivism. Helping small businesses

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• HB 13-1208 gives more ﬂexibility to the funding of creative districts in Colorado, allowing for small creative businesses to expand. Creative industries make up the fifth-largest employment sector in Colorado and positively affect the local economies and community cultures. Technology and cost savings • HB 13-1079, Joint Technology Committee: Over the years in state government, we have had successes and some major failures in our selection and implementation of IT systems, costing us literally millions of dollars. HB 1079 establishes the Joint Technology Committee, creating more effective oversight of the state IT systems to increase efficiency and cost savings. Increasing access to voting • HB 13-1147 creates an easy avenue for voter registration at public colleges. As students enroll for their classes, they will now be able to register to vote at the same time, while hopefully, beginning a life of civic engagement. For more details, please sign up for my email newsletter updates via Linda.newell.senate@gmail.com, 303866-4846, or senlindanewell.com. State Sen. Linda Newell represents District 26, which includes Littleton, western Centennial, Cherry Hills Village, part of Englewood, Sheridan, Columbine Valley and portions of Bow Mar.

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Enjoy a springtime lunch break with live music in beautiful Prairie Sky Park, courtesy of the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District. This month, dance to the music

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Free Nature Hike Series: Explore the East-West Regional Trail This 4-mile hike will explore a segment of the 24-mile East-West Regional Trail, now accessible from the RidgeGate community via new trail extensions completed in 2012. The hike will wind through the natural bluffs formations flanking the southern end of the community. Register at ridgegate.com for this free hike. (Not recommended for younger children)

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Valet Attendant openings in Black Hawk CO. Casino properties are open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, year round with positions available on ALL shifts. We are currently seeking candidates to work our Overnight positions. Weekend availability is preferred and flexible schedules are available. Candidates must be 18 years of age with a valid Driver’s License and be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen. Individuals should apply online at www.townepark.com for consideration.

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George Town Village

MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE AND HUGE FURNITURE SALE at SHEPHERD OF LOVE Over 90 pcs of Furniture incl. Antique & Vintage – many professionally & beautifully refinished. We have Clothes (all ages), Books, Tools, Household, Décor, Craft Supplies, Toys & Home-Baked Goods. Our BBQ lunch starts at 11am w/ upgraded 1/3-lb. burgers, brats & hot dogs. May 16-17, 8a-7p & May 18, 8a-4:30p. Located at 13550 Lowell Blvd., Broomfield.

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Garage Sales Annual Meadowglen Garage Sale: Friday & Saturday May 17 & 18. Between 80th and 81st Drives and Club Crest & Pomona Arvada

Clearing out the Garage Sale Friday & Saturday May 17th & 18th 8am-4pm Something for Everyone 11524 East Ponderosa Lane Franktown (Parker Road South to Bayou Gulch, East to Flintwood, South to Ponderosa lane) follow signs

Estate/Yard Sale

7301 Canosa Court, Westminster Friday May 17th 9am-3pm & Saturday May 18th 9am-1pm Household, Bedspreads, Afghans, Linens, Furniture, Garage Items, Tools, Luggage and much more! Garage Sale Furniture, appliances, toys, tools, much more! May 17th 18th 8-1 3438 Shire Circle Castle Rock Garage/Yard Sale 10160 West 64th Avenue (64th & Lee) 1 week 5/17-5/25 8am

Annual Garage Sale Located between Orchard Rd & Arapahoe on Holly St, Centennial May 17th & 18th 8AM -3PM

Gigantic Moving Sale EVERYTHING MUST GO!

Tools, Exercise, Clothes, Books, Housewares too much to list Saturday May 18, 8am-4pm 2268 Stevens Court Keene Ranch, Castle Rock HUGE CHURCH YARD SALE Fri. May17th 8am-4pm & Sat. May 18th 8am-2pm Heritage Community Bible Church Sale is inside the gymnasium. 5615 W. 64th Ave., Arvada Huge Garage/Moving Sale! Friday May 17th & Saturday May 18th, 7am-2pm 8906 Everett Street, Kingsmill, Westminster Furniture, Dishes, Kitchen items, Tools, Christmas, Nativity Sets, Music Boxes, Jigsaw Puzzles, Framed Pictures and much much more!

Moving Liquidation Sale

Equestrian, Fine Art, Household, Tools, Antique and Contemporary Furniture and much more! May 11th, 12th, 18th & 19th 9am-4pm 9188 Inspiration Drive, Parker 80138 Moving Sale Parker 8406 Bluegrass Cir Fri 5/17 & Sat 5/18 9am 3 pm Bikes, many new health books, supplements at cost, holiday items, yard equipment, much more

Clark Farms

Community Garage Sale Parker Co Saturday May 18, 8am-3pm Stop by 11501 Wray Court

Featuring The Spring Line of MI Jewelry Designs (handcrafted one of a kind jewelry) also misc. garage sale items for sale

Neighborhood Garage Sale Double E Ranch Subdivision 12915 W 77th Drive, Arvada Sat., May 18, 7:30-1:30 electronics, furnishings, dishes, tools, jewelry, antiques, clothing

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Estate Sales Estate Sale 3 day sale starting May 17 Great for new families! Everything goes, furniture, linens, tools, office supplies, electronics, trunks, picnic tables/bench, 1610 S Chase St Lakewood Gigantic Estate Sale Over 45 years of things to sell! May 17, 18, and 19 8 am to 4 pm everyday! Items include tools, medical equipment, car parts, patio and lawn items, furniture, toys, holiday decor, linens, a slide-in camper, and lots of household items! The house is also for sale!

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High quality leather Broyhill Sofa and Chair, Burgundy color Highlands Ranch Area Call 720-635-1372

Best Guard Dog! Central Asian Shepherd. 5 month old. SALE! Best Offer price!

Household Goods 38x12x75" china cabinets, 23 Stag Horn frosted glasses, 15 brandy snifters, cranberry & gold different glasses $600 Marty (303)995-2995 Fine China 22k gold leaf pattern. Serves 12, extra pieces (75 total) $150 Gold flatware service for 8 including beautiful gold storage case. $75. Light wood rocking chair w/pad $25 303-770-4585

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Furniture

Dogs

NFL-NBA-NHL-NCAA-MLB WWW.DENVERTICKET.COM (303)-420-5000

TRANSPORTATION Autos for Sale 2000 A6 Audi Avant

Runs/Looks great 190,000 miles. Reduced $2000 for quick sale Marty (303)995-2995

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Maple China Cabinet

2009 Forest River Cherokee Wolf Pack Travel Trailer $19500 OBO Sleeps 6, holds two full size ATV's 1/2 ton towable, 5899 dry weight, 8011 GVWR 720-284-1913

Approx. 4 1/2' x 6' w/4 glass shelves. Perfect condition, $250/obo (303)663-3774

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Instruction

Instruction 720-457-3960 Castle Rock Training

Basic Pistol & Concealed Carry

www.FirstStepFirearms.com

APLMED Academy

offers medical certificate programs in CNA, Phlebotomy, Cardiac/EKG Technician, Medical Billing and Coding the knowledge and skills to kick start their career in the medical field. More info call - 303 752 0000 www.aplmed.com

Become Certified Pharmacy Technician in just 12 weeks. No experience required. Classes are on Saturdays only. $900 total - payment plan available. www.herdenver.com or 1-800-426-9615.

Private Piano & Theory Lessons

for ages 6-Adult Monday - Saturday BM & Master of music edu degree I am a Natl Certified Teacher (NCPM) Call 303-940-8462 Arvada Area

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Lost and Found Art Workshop:

Student Ages: 7 to 14 10742 Fairbairn Way, Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80130 Dates: Monday- June 3rd to 7th Time: 9:00 am to 11:45 am Snack will be provided for the 10:20 Break. Spaces are filling up-Sign up soon! If you are interested Email: artworkshophighlandsranch@gmail. com www.artclasseshighlandsranch.com

Misc. Notices Men of all ages!

Learn to sing barbershop! Denver MountainAires BarberShop Chorus 2013 Guests Night THREE free lessons 7:00 PM May 14,21,28 Sing at our show June 22nd Edgewater Community Church. 2497 Fenton St. Contact Ralph Fennell 303-805-9828, Fennell@q.com or Dick Cable 303-973-9217 dac2934@gmail.com

Misc. Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE On May 21, 2013, International Business Acquisitions, Inc. will conduct a public sale of the personal property of a sushi/hibachi restaurant located at 10440 East Arapahoe Road, Englewood, Colorado 80112. The sale will take place at 10:00 a.m. in the offices of Bloom Murr Accomazzo & Siler, PC, 410 17th Street, Suite 2400, Denver, Colorado. The items to be sold are available for inspection at 10440 East Arapahoe Road, Englewood, Colorado 80112 on May 20, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Inspections will not be permitted at any other time. The items will be sold only as a lot. Want To Purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201

Want To Purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201

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Plumbing

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Welding

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Museum shares powerful photos

Littleton sculptor Kim Kaminsky polishes a “Wagon Wheel” sculpture, commissioned by the Littleton Fine Arts Board for installation along Main Street. Courtesy photos

Sculptures installed on Main Street Bike racks funded by donations from tours By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com Walk, bicycle or drive along Main Street in downtown Littleton, and you can see 12 “Wagon Wheels” and 12 “Mountains and Peaks.” Created of steel and bronze, they are new sculptures designed to serve as bike racks, commissioned by Littleton’s Fine Arts Board and bolted in place on May 4. Funds for the works came through a donation from John Brackney and Brian Vogt — proceeds from the “Haunted Littleton” walking tours the two conducted each Halloween season for a number of years. They have wanted to donate to a downtown Littleton project. The Littleton Fine Art Board posted a call to artists on Café, an online program used to advertise calls for artists and entry forms to shows. Several responses included those from Kim Kaminsky of Littleton and Montrose artist Caleb Kullman, who were present May 4 to unveil sample pieces at the west end of Main Street. Kullman’s is in front of Bradford Auto Body and Kaminsky’s is at the newly finished Market Place across the street. Both are fabricated in a kind of steel that will weather well to a rust-colored patina. Others are on both sides of Main Street. Polished bronze relief plates are in the center of each Wagon Wheel. They have one of two images: “Littleton Today” shows a festive Western Welcome Week on Main Street, with the old Carnegie Library (Melting Pot). “Littleton Past,” with an agricultural motif, includes wheat, fields, train tracks and the old depot. The wheels were cast in sand molds, then cleaned, polished and welded together. The bronze plates were hand-sculpted and cast in bronze, using the lost wax process, then attached to the wheels, which are bolted to the concrete. Kaminsky, who lives in Littleton with her husband and two daughters, grew up in Chicago and started her interest in art early. She has a BFA in art from Creighton University in Omaha, Neb., and an MFA from Pennsylvania Academy of the Arts. The family moved to Littleton in 2008, where she was able to build a light, airy studio in her back yard — a place to work and to hold children’s art classes.

History Colorado kicks off a summer of exploration of local and national military history at the History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, with the opening of “The American Soldier: A Photographic Tribute” on May 25, continuing through Sept. 2. This national traveling exhibition features 116 enlarged photographs that capture images of American soldiers, beginning on the Civil War battlefields in 1861 when the new medium of photography first documented the grim realities of war, to the war in Iraq. “Spanning nine wars, I’ve often wondered what the exhibition photographs have in common,” said exhibition curator Cyma Rubin. “These photographs have power. They have an ability to reach people ... each image has a life of its own.” For complete information, go to www. historycolorado.org.

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Comedy Works South at the Landmark has landed a big fish: Television personality/actor Drew Carey will perform there on June 21 and 22. Show times are at 7:15 and 9:45 p.m. both days. Ticket prices are $26 per person. Advance tickets are available at 720-2746800 or www.comedyworks.com.

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Montrose artist Caleb Kullman presents his “Mountains and Peaks” sculpture on May 4.

Caleb Kullman graduated from Reed College in Oregon with a degree in anthropology, where he was first exposed to blacksmithing. He says he learned to think independently at Reed and have confidence in his ability to teach himself new things. He next learned the craft of farriery — horseshoeing — in Tucumcari, N.M., and began a practice, which paid living expenses while he increased his skill with iron. In New Mexico, he attended Frank Turley’s basic blacksmithing class in Santa Fe and visited the studio of Tom Joyce, where he saw beautifully crafted iron pieces. A Fulbright scholarship in 2002 led him to study with Yoruba blacksmiths in Nige-

ria for eight months, followed by classes at Penland School of Crafts and Haystack School of Crafts. In 2006, he moved to Montrose, where he has a downtown studio with three forging stations, modern fabricating equipment and machine tools. He says he uses traditional techniques to create pieces for today’s architecture. Fine Arts Board members are appointed by the Littleton City Council and are volunteers. Members are Jerry Clapsaddle, Jim Dickson, Kathleen Eckel, Kelly Strohman, Sarah Trujillo, Val Watson and Chairwoman Denise Weed. They represent all four council districts.

Quarters for Kids, the annual event founded by Tammy and the late Noel Cunningham, will continue holding its annual fundraising campaign despite the recent closure of Strings restaurant. Viewhouse Eatery, Bar & Rooftop, a new venture for Lotus Concepts at 2015 Market St., has stepped into the Cunninghams’ sizable shoes to acknowledge the fundraising efforts and honor the children with a private breakfast on May 10. Quarters for Kids is a school-based program where students raise quarters to help provide breakfast for residents at the Volunteers of America Brandon Center for Battered and Homeless Women and their children. Denver Mayor Michael Hancock will recognize the efforts of area students, KOSI-101 radio personality Murphy Huston will emcee the event and Denver Nuggets mascot Rocky will entertain the students. According to VOA legend, 22 years ago Noel discovered — after talking to VOA’s Jim White — that the cost to feed breakfast to a child living in one of Denver’s home shelters was 25 cents. The idea that such a small amount of change could make such a difference motivated Noel to start the Quarters for Kids campaign. While this year’s campaign ended in April, schools and students can plan to participate next April. For more information, go to www.voacolorado.org.

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Eavesdropping on Facebook: “I just ate a bite of wedding cake that was so good, it actually made me want to get married. Now that’s a darn good cake.” Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.pennyparker.blacktie-colorado.com. She can be reached at parkerp1953@gmail.com or at 303-619-5209.

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Hands-on outdoor experience awaits kids Cal-Wood outing set for East Elementary students

How to donate A “cleanup day” at Littleton’s East Elementary School will help students earn money for the trip to Cal-Wood Education Center. Community organizations have adopted this school in the past and individuals may also be interested in donating. Checks can be sent to East Elementary School, with a note in the memo line that it is a Cal-Wood donation. East is at 5933 S. Fairfield St., Littleton, CO 80120.

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com On August 13, just before the next school year begins, a big bus will arrive at East Elementary School in Littleton, ready to carry excited fifth-grade students away for four days and three nights at Cal-Wood Education Center, in Jamestown, outside of Boulder. The 1,200-acre outdoor classroom includes forests, many species of wildlife and plants, nine miles of trails, meadows, peaks, ponds, streams, a waterfall, a 1901 homestead, an American Indian tipi, once-active mines, camping areas, cabins and a lodge. Each child will have a new backpack filled with supplies, a Nalgene water bottle and “the coolest T-shirt ever,” according to their teacher, Nicolette Vander Veld, who with her teammate Chris Moore will accompany their young charges. This is the sixth year that East’s fifth-graders have gone on the trip, so many are anticipating especially eagerly because a sibling has had the experience. Recently, the teachers received a welcome visit from members of the Breakfast Optimists Club of Littleton, which has taken a special interest in the school, where some students are still mastering English and many qualify for a free lunch. BOCL

East Elementary fifth-graders will learn what kinds of animals have been at Cal-Wood Education Center before them as they pursue STEM skills. Courtesy photo members combined a grant from Allstate Insurance, which member Tom Scavuzzo arranged, with proceeds from a bowling day and a donation from the club treasury for a total of $2,300 towards the Cal-Wood trip. Vander Velde said she was “surprised and so very thankful.” “For many students, this will be their first trip away from home,” Vander Velde said. She and Moore have especially designed the program with Cal-Wood staff to

meet their students’ needs. The organization works with one school at a time as they explore the learning center for an immersion experience in environmental education, which fits the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) objectives. A typical day at Cal-Wood might include scheduled times for waking up, showering and packing for the day; breakfast and cleanup; Field Day, guided by CalWood staff (lunch is carried along); “Body

on Bunk” (reading journaling, sleeping); “Down Time, “supervised by school and parent support personnel; dinner and cleanup; evening program guided by CalWood staff; getting ready for bed; and lights out. A detailed teachers guide spells out the program for teachers and support staff. Team building is an important part of each day as well, and instructors are trained in “sheltered instruction,” Vander Velde said. “It’s a methodology for instruction that allows all students to develop academic vocabulary and deep understanding of concepts presented, even when they are learning English as a second language.” (This student body speaks many different languages at home.) “One of the best parts is the first week back at school! The teachers and students know each other very well after spending time together for a week. And, they all miss the incredible food from Cal-Wood!” Vander Velde concludes.

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s Progenitor delivers writing, art ACC publication has theme of fire, regrowth By Sonya Ellingboe

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ing); and Pro-gen-i-tor: 1. A perand son or thing from which a Cal- person, animal, or plant is ights descended or originates; an t the ancestor or parent. 2. A person who originates an artis. rt of tic, political, or intellectual ined movement. Definitions and Velde a bit of history fill the front page of Arapahoe Comthat munity College’s Art and emic Literary Journal, Progenitor g of 2013, which was presented y are on April 30 at an event in the age.” Colorado Gallery of the Arts. erent The name is from the school motto, “Progenitoweek ries Sumas” — “We are the dents ancestors.” It refers to reend- sponsibility to coming geney all erations. ood!” An award winner in college media, produced every spring since 1967, the handsome current volume’s cover is “Fired Sun,” a photo by writer/photographer Stacia Duvall, depicting a contorted skeleton of a tree against a blood-red sunset. It was taken in Littleton on the night the Lower North Fork Fire began, Duvall said. Stories, essays and poetry range from whimsical to dark and include winners in

The cover for the 2013 Progenitor is in keeping with the theme of fire and renewal. The photograph, “Fired Son,” is by Stacia Duval. Courtesy photo the 2012 ACC Literary Contest, submitted by writers throughout the state. The art includes winners in the ACC Fine Art Juried Competition. (The 2013 Literary Contest winners were just announced. See the Writer’s Studio website.)

The staff for the journal, the Literary Magazine Production class, overseen by Writers Studio director Kathryn Winograd, included Editor Joshua P. Sullivan; Assistant Editor Holly Huner, Arts and Photography Editor Jason Colbourne; Poetry

Editor Lydia Farrar; Fiction Editor Kathryn Peterson; Non-Fiction Editor Juanita Pope; Creative Director Mollie Rue; Studio ACC’s Brian Wright and staff member Josh Olson. Adviser in addition to Winograd was John Hall, Multimedia and Graphic Design faculty at ACC. The staff’s statement about assembling the journal refers to a theme of fire and re-growth, which follows last year’s investigation of water. The staff interviewed Dr. Tony Cheng, forestry professor at Colorado State University, where they talked of regrowth after fires and formed parallel thinking about Progenitor contributors. “Each contributor displays a strong fiery ambition, fueling personal growth in the natural cycle of being an artist … fires of life can jolt artists into digging deeper into themselves and their life experiences, releasing the energy stockpiled and sometimes locked up in psyche, heart and mind …” says a summary statement. Writers explore a fear of flying, cancer, fighting sisters, teen and Harlem dancers, a long-running town feud and a poetic response to early flight theories of Bartolomeu de Gusmao, plus other trains of thought It is available at ACC and online: www.arapahoe.edu/ progenitor-online/2013/.

Air Supply to play in Parker Australian singers’ show at PACE Center likely to sell out By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@ourcolorado news.com Air Supply — Australians Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock — will play a May 30 date at Parker’s PACE Center to what will likely be a soldout crowd. (A few tickets remained when we spoke with center director Elaine Mariner last week.) Area audiences have especially responded to musical programs in a variety of styles since the PACE Center opened, she said. Other sell-outs Mariner listed include The Vienna Boys Choir in November 2011, soon after the venue opened; and the Parker Symphony Orchestra/ Parker Chorale Holiday Shows in 2011 and 2012. A New Year’s Eve celebration sold out in October. In 2012, Celtic Nights, Natalie McMaster, Stunt Dogs, “Fiddler on the Roof,” Colorado Symphony Orchestra’s Drums of the World, the John Denver tribute and “A Christmas Carol” were also sell-outs.

Russell and Hitchcock met when both were in a production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” in Sydney. After the shows, they would perform together in coffee houses and nightclubs, singing Graham Russell’s original songs. With their smooth harmonies, they eventually landed a recording contract and had a No. 1 single on national charts. Russell writes songs and plays guitar, paired with Hitchcock’s tenor voice. Their song “Lost in Love” connected them with Clive Davis, a music industry executive who signed them to Arista Records. “Lost in Love” became the world’s fastest-selling single and they followed it with ”All Out of Love.” Top-selling albums followed and the pair has toured the world for many years since, sometime with other band mates. Their newest release, “Air Supply Live,” was recorded in Israel and is available at Air Supply shows and online. In 2011, they were still performing 150 shows a year. Air Supply performs at 7:30 p.m. May 30. Tickets, on sale since late January, cost $45, $55 and $65. Visit PACEcenteronline.org or call 303-805-6600.

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Ex-Bronco partners with mental health team Dilts takes position to kick depression

lawman namEd community lEadEr of thE yEar The Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network named Douglas County Sheriff’s Capt. Attila Denes the community leader of the year for his work as the agency’s Crisis Intervention Team coordinator. The CIT team trains lawenforcement officers to recognize signs of a mental health crisis and to help assess proper response while in the field. Denes implemented the CIT program in the south metro area and eventually helped the program expand statewide. Part of the program’s goal is to eliminate the stigma of mental illness and increase access to treatment through education, advocacy and support. “I am deeply honored and humbled to work with so many dedicated professionals who have dedicated their lives to mental health issues,” Denes said. Denes has been a board member of the Crisis Intervention Teams Association of Colorado since 2007. For more information about the association, visit citac.us.

By Rhonda Moore

rmoore@ourcoloradonews.com When former Bronco Bucky Dilts came to the end of a long road of tribulations that included the loss of two family members to suicide, he decided to go public with his story. Questioning his skills as a public speaker, he heeded advice that proved wise. Dilts was the keynote speaker May 10 at the Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network benefit luncheon. Before a packed crowd, he stepped up to the lectern to “just tell his story” about his experience with mental illness. His story held the crowd rapt. Dilts joined the NFL in 1977 as a punter with the Denver Broncos, leaving the league after three years to launch a career in sales. His first brush with depression came in 1984, with the suicide of his 28-year-old sister. Twelve years later, suicide touched his life again when Dilts and his wife received news that his mother-in-law took her own life. The personal crises continued in 2000, when Dilts lost his wife to divorce after 20 years of marriage. At the time, it was his darkest hour. He isolated himself from friends and family, went through four jobs in six years and began to entertain dark thoughts. “I couldn’t do anything,” Dilts said. “I was just about thinking about suicide. I was almost there.” In 2004, Dilts’ ex-wife was di-

The Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network benefit luncheon was held May 10. From left are master of ceremonies Dave Aguilera, CBS Denver; Joan DiMaria, executive director, ADMHN; keynote speaker Bucky Dilts; and community leader of the year Capt. Attila Denes of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Photo by Rhonda Moore agnosed with Stage IV cervical cancer. She did not want to tell the couple’s two children, who would not know they were losing their mother until about two months before her 2006 death. After her death, Dilts threw himself into the task of raising his children, until his world was derailed again. In 2008 Dilts got his own diagnosis — prostate cancer. “It really got to me,” he said. “But it gave me an opportunity to talk about things people don’t want to talk about and it led me

to this.” After Dilts successfully fought his cancer, he embarked on a speaking career to address the stigma of suicide and the effects of depression. He ran into some resistance among family members who didn’t want him to expose his family’s experience, showcasing the stigma he says ranks among the greatest treatment challenges. “People want to hide it,” he said. “They’re ashamed of it to the point they won’t seek treatment. Others don’t want to talk about it

at all. It’s time to shelve stigma. Stigma sucks.” Dilts partnered with the Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network to help promote its latest effort for treatment of mental health issues. The network serves residents of Arapahoe and Douglas counties with free and reducedcost mental health treatment in Littleton, Englewood, Parker and Castle Rock. The network launched a Mental Health First Aid course to teach people how to recognize signs

of mental illness in hopes of reducing the number of suicides in Colorado. The number of suicides through April in Douglas County was 25, compared with 14 at the same time in 2012, according to the county coroner’s office. “Every 15 minutes someone in the United States dies by suicide,” said Joan DiMaria, executive director of the Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network. “We can and we will end that.” For more information about the Mental Health First Aid course or to find a treatment center near you, visit admhn.org or call 303730-8858. The network’s emergency mental health help line is 303-730-3303.

Choose carefully during record stock market highs Now that we hit the record highs on several of the stock market indexes, it is time to be choosy about future investments. This reminds me of a famous commercial when I was growing up with the mantra “Choosy mothers chose Jif.” Well, now that markets have more than doubled off their low points, investors can afford to be selective. In the peanut butter analogy, you can afford to buy the best. The real question is how to be selective trying to invest in a market that feels like you are paying too much for anything you consider. Here is a primer our investment committee recommends when working with your adviser. 1. Determine the length of time for your portfolio. If it is longer than a full business cycle of seven to ten years, don’t worry about what point you are buying in. The strategy and allocation is much more important than the timing.

2. Build a strategy based on proper diversification for your time frame and risk budget. This allows you to add a variety of different types of investments, some of which may not be at a high-water mark yet. 3. Seek the best “risk-adjusted” returns for each piece of your portfolio. “This means you want to research additions to your portfolio based on risk first,” says KFS Investment Analyst Greg Richards, CFP. Returns are actually a byproduct of how much volatility you are willing to accept. This can help avoid the short-term high

flyers and direct you more towards longterm consistency. 4. Consider what category you are adding more money to and how that category is performing. If you have an opportunity to buy lower in a different sector, consider putting money to work in the undervalued asset class first. Dollar cost average by investing in smaller sums over a period of time to get average pricing over good and bad months. This will lessen some of the pain when the market corrects. 5. Resist the urge to only buy the best performers. In fact, you may want to consider trimming those categories by taking some profits off the table in those asset classes and using the proceeds to buy in areas that are not yet overvalued. Richards, who heads up the investment committee, reviews over 20 different metrics before investing. He suggests at a minimum, investors wanting to get into the market at these levels should at least

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Vintage brings RFK drama back to area “RFK — A Portrait of Robert F. Kennedy,” a tour-de-force one-man show featuring James O’Hagan Murphy, was a sell-out and was extended early in the year at Vintage Theatre. Vintage will host a return run at the neighboring Aurora Fox Studio Theater, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., from May 31 to June 23 for those theater lovers, history buffs and political junkies who may have missed this remarkable performance. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $25, $20 in advance. 303856-7830, vintagetheatre.com.

Focus on nurses

“Nurses: Past, Present and Future” will be the Highlands Ranch Historical Society program for May 20 at the Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road. Speakers from the Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence, Karren Kowalski and Lola Fehr, will talk about today’s nursing profession and role in the health care delivery system in Colorado. Members attend free, $1 suggested for visitors.

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ents its 8th Annual Music Arts Festival on May 18 (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and May 19 (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.) at Civic Green Park, 9370 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Ongoing concerts by numerous bands, arts, crafts, food and more. Admission free. Hrmafestival.org.

Chamber brass

The Bartels Brass Ensemble will perform works by Bach (The Art of the Fugue); Stravinsky (Firebird Suite); and Mussorgsky (Pictures at an Exhibition) at 2 p.m. May 18. The concert will be in Hampden Hall, second floor in the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Justin Bartels will host, with conversation about the music. Tickets: $15/$12/$5. Englewoodarts. org. Note: Good news! The “Mozart With Silver Ainomae,” annual Olga Wolosyn Memorial Concert, which was canceled due to a snowstorm, is rescheduled for 2 p.m. June 8 at Hampden Hall.

American music

The Littleton Chorale and Colorado Wind Ensemble are combining talents to present a concert of American music at 7:30 p.m. May 18 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, and at 3 p.m. May 19 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. At 2 p.m. before the LUMC concert, a silent auction that will benefit both

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organizations will be held. The program includes works by Persichetti, Holsinger, Dragon, Copland, Maslanka, Ewazen, Greig, Lauridsen, Dello Joio, Sousa. Tickets/Saturday: $19/$15/$5, 303- 987-7845 (service charge) or at the door (no service charge); Sunday-$15/$12/children free, coloradowindensemble.org or at the door.

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“A Visit With Africa’s Mountain Gorillas” will feature local travel agent Valerie Sewell and South Suburban Parks and Recreation manager Dave Lorenz, who recently went on a trip to visit these rare animals in Rwanda. In their program at 7 p.m. May 21 at Bemis Library, they will share photos and experiences and talk about how tourism is helping to save these creatures, which now number only about 880. Bemis is at 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton, 303-7953961.

Warm Cookies of the Revolution invites everyone to its 6 p.m. May 23 session: “Sunday School for Atheists” which will discuss what is happening now that makes us question obedience. When is it right to not obey? Moderated by philosophy professor Chad Kautzer from University of Colorado-Denver. Location: the McNichols Building, 144 W. Colfax Ave., at Bannock Street. RSVPs appreciated: warmcookiesoftherevolution.org. Milk and cookies served.

The International Youth Ballet will present “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” ballet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 24 at Civic Green Park, 9370 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Admission is free. Information: HRCAonline.org, 303-791-2500.

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Creek girls again claim crown Bruins capture 17th consecutive 5A title By Tom Munds

tmunds@ourcoloradonews.com Cherry Creek again successfully defended it Class 5A girls tennis championship, defeating Fossil Ridge 67-46 for the team title. It marks the 17th year in a row the Bruins have won the state crown. The standings were closer going into the finals with three head-to-head BruinsSabercats battles at No. 1, 2 and 3 doubles. Cherry Creek’s No. 1 doubles team of Madeleine Bernstein and Julie Berlinger and the No. 2 doubles team of Morgan Cohen and Mia Hoover won their matches, plus Gloria Son won the No. 2 singles title to ice the Bruins’ bid to retain the state team championship. Cherry Creek also strengthened its hold on first place as the No. 3 doubles team finished second, the No 3 singles player finished third and the No. 4 doubles team finished fourth. After winning her finals match, 7-5, 6-1, Son was relaxing but took time to talk about her victory. “Today was amazing and winning state was the greatest feeling ever,” Son said about her play in the finals. “I was very nervous early when I saw all the people watching our finals match and I fell behind 5-3 in the first set. “I told my coach I was determined to win this match. I got it together, focused mentally and physically so I was able to win in straight sets.” The freshman was undefeated in 5A competition this season. She said she has

Cherry Creek’s Madeleine Bernstein and Julie Berlinger hug after their three-set win over Fossil Ridge in the state Class 5A No. 1 doubles final. The Bruins duo won in three sets. Photo by Tom Munds

been playing tennis since she was about 6. She also said she feels one of her strengths is playing an aggressive style and coming to the net. Tennis is her only sport, but she said the coach works with her on conditioning so she will have the stamina to play her best even in a tough, three-set match. Cherry Creek’s girls tennis program has accurately been called amazing, winning 17 straight state team championships. Coach Chris Jacob said depth is a major strength of the team. “We had 161 girls come out for tennis this season,” she said. “We have six coaches on the staff and we try to have things orga-

nized so every girl is on the court four or five days a week.” A tennis team is made up of three singles players and four doubles teams. The coach said a big part of the program is vying for spots on the rosters of the Bruins’ two varsity and three junior varsity teams. “The system allows anyone to challenge for a spot on one of our teams,” Jacob said. “Of course, computers help a lot keeping track of all the competition. We also have a seeding ladder and encourage players to challenge players above them on the ladder because our goal is to have every player on the court in a match against another team, a challenge match or at practice four or five

times a week.” She said there are a lot of strong teams so she knew state would be tough. “There was no team that dominated the field this season,” she said. “It seemed every team had good players on the roster, so we knew it would be challenging to successfully defend our state title again.” Jacob said tennis is the primary and, in most cases, the only sport most of the members of the Bruins girls team play. “We are fortunate we have three very nice indoor tennis facilities nearby so most of the girls on our team can play tennis all year,” the coach said. “We have five seniors on this year’s team, so we’ll have a good group coming back to help us next season.” Two other schools in the area, Arapahoe and Heritage, had some success at the state tournament. Arapahoe High School finished fifth as the team of Callie Nicoulin and Lauren Meyers won the No. 4 doubles state championship, and teammate Tate SchroederChu lost a tough three-set match to finish fourth Uni at No. 1 singles. The Heritage team had its best season in several years as the Eagles’ No. 2 doublesBy T team of Amy Farmer and Ginny Hancocktmun took third and the No. 4 doubles team of Erin Myles and Caroline McLeod finished Fo chur fourth. “This has been a pretty good season forand our team,” Eagles coach Kristy BrethauerEngle said. “We had all our players qualify for “W state for the first time in a while, plus wely thi ing B had some girls place at state.” She said the team should be pretty goodMay next year as they only have four seniors oning. “ the s varsity. She added the team was young as far asField experience was concerned because severalvice players were new to varsity competition. going picni Th

state golf tourney coming to Broken tee Course will host girls Class 4A competition By Tom Munds

tmunds@ourcoloradonews.com There will be 84 qualifiers matching their skills against the challenges of the Broken Tee at Englewood Golf Course during this year’s 36-hole Class 4A girls state golf tournament, scheduled for May 20-21. “Our course was approached and asked if we would like to host the girls Class 4A state tournament,” said Bob Spada, Broken Tee manager. “Of course we said yes, and we worked with the officials from the Colorado High School Activities Association and the Colorado Women’s Golf Association on issues like pin placement and tee boxes position.” He said the officials spent a lot of time with Broken Tee management and crews to make the course fair and challenging so it would offer a quality event for every qualifier. Broken Tee Golf Course at Englewood is located at 2101 W. Oxford Ave. There is an 18-hole course, a par-3 course and a driving range, as well as putting and chipping

practice areas. The clubhouse includes a pro shop and restaurant. This is the first time Broken Tee has been selected to host a state golf tournament. Spada said being selected as a state tournament site is a proud moment for the course. State officials worked with course personnel to set up the course for the tournament. The qualifiers will be playing on a 5,820yard, par-72 course. The front nine holes are the par 36, 2,764-yard holes on the east side of the South Platte River. Holes 10 through 18 are par 36, 3,056-yard and are on the west side of the river. Tournament qualifiers will visit the course beginning May 18-19, as tee times are reserved for them. There will also be a banquet May 19 at the clubhouse restaurant. Volunteers from the city and from Englewood High School, the host school for the tournament, have signed up to help on tournament days, when a few hundred members of the players’ families, friends and coaches will be on hand to watch the competition. “Getting the course in top shape has been a challenge,” Spada said. “The win-

This sculpture marks the approach to the No. 1 tee at the Broken Tee at Englewood Golf Course. The course will host the Class 4A state girls golf tournament May 20-21. Photo by Tom Munds ter’s dry weather wasn’t good for the grass, then the spring snows and cold killed seeded areas so they had to be reseeded. But we expect to have the course in good condition for the tournament. Our

goal is to have the course condition and the way we host the tournament exceed the expectations of state officials, so we will be invited to host state tournaments in the future.”

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Chamber honors nine students Achievements noted at annual luncheon By Tom Munds

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The guests of honor along with their families, teachers, faculty members and school officials joined members of the ms soGreater Englewood Chamber of Commerce at the Country Buffet Restaurant for the d theMay 7 student recognition luncheon. every The annual luncheon recognized seven o westudents individually for their citizenship cess-and academic achievements as well as the contributions they have made to family, and,school and community. f the Members of the faculty recommended students to be honored at the luncheon. veryThe recommendations frequently includmosted words describing an individual such as is alla natural leader, an individual with silent strength, always to help others, respectful eam,and always does his or her best. ck to School Superintendent Brian Ewert was the guest speaker and then, assisted by Enahoe state

glewood Mayor Randy Penn, chamber officials had each student come up individually. The recommendation letter was read and the guest of honor was presented with a certificate. Students recognized at the luncheon included Henry Campos, Cherrelyn Elementary; Brayan Reyes, Englewood Middle School; Acelynn Wittlif, Clayton Elementary; Marcela Baca, Bishop Elementary; Carly Sellaro, Englewood High School; Miguel Gonzales, Englewood Leadership Academy; Aalliyah Medina, Charles Hay World School; and Ruth Branham, Colorado’s Finest Alternative High School Acelynn Wittlif, a sixth-grader, said she was completely surprised when she was notified she would be honored at the luncheon. “I was a little embarrassed when they told me I would receive the award. But I realized it was pretty special to be honored like this,” the Clayton Elementary School student said after the luncheon. “Today, I was a little nervous when they called me to the front of the room because I really don’t like being singled out in a crowd.” She said the award has inspired her to work harder to improve her grades so, when

Englewood Schools Superintendent Brian Ewert, standing, was guest speaker at the May 7 student recognition luncheon. Students from nine schools were recognized for their accomplishments. Photo by Tom Munds she goes to middle school next year, she can enter AVID, a program teaching skills to help individuals be a better student Brayan Reyes said he too was surprised when he was notified of the award. “It was a surprise and it was special be-

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ason By Tom Munds ubles tmunds@ourcoloradonews.com cock m of For the fourth year, about 10 local shed churches are joining forces for a praise and worship event they call “Unite n for Englewood.” auer “We are doing things a bit differenty for ly this year,” Steve Scott, pastor of Livs we ing Branch Fellowship, said during the May 6 Englewood City Council meetgood ing. “We are moving the location from rs on the stadium to the Harry Wise Baseball Field. Also, we’ll have the worship serar as vice and, when it is completed, we’ll veral going to have a traditional cookout n. picnic.” The service will begin at 10:30 a.m.

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May 19 on the Harry Wise Baseball Field, located in the Hosanna Sports Complex north of Englewood High School. Scott there is no seating, so people will be urged to bring blankets or lawn chairs for the service. The chairs and blankets will also be useful for enjoying the barbecue with a menu that includes hot dogs, hamburgers, baked beans and all the trimmings, scheduled to start about 11:30 a.m. “I am glad they will be having the event again this year,” Sheridan resident Rick Pucket said. “I’m not a regular churchgoer, but a friend invited me to the gathering two years ago. I reluctantly went and it was great. Everyone was focused on worship and I think that is what religion is all about. I plan to go again this year and I’ve invited three friends to go with me because I

cause I’ve never been honored for anything before,” the Englewood Middle School student said. “I am lucky because I have the best teacher in the world. Getting this award makes me want to work harder in class and at home.”

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think the gathering will be a blessing for them.” Each of the past three years, congregations have joined forces and about 1,000 people have attended the event. “This isn’t about denomination, it’s about praising and worshiping God and praying for unity in our community,” said T.J. Harris, pastor of Mosaic Church. “This is a cooperative event among the churches. We have leaders, singers and musicians from eight or 10 churches taking part in our event this year.” Harris said, so far, churches involved in the even include Wellspring Church, Mosaic Church, Calvary Baptist, Lighthouse, Dwelling Place, Redemption Church, Centerpoint, Living Branch Community Church and the Next Level Church.

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