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More jobs forecasted EDC eyes workforce in county By Amy Woodward

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Action Center friends, volunteers and elected officials break ground on its long awaited Programs Services Building. Photos by Clarke Reader

Breaking ground for services building Action Center starts work on Program Services Building By Clarke Reader

creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com The Action Center’s friends, volunteers and donors were on hand on April 15 for an event that was more than a groundbreaking for its new Program Services Building. It was also the beginning of a brand new way of providing service to the center’s clients, those in Jefferson County who need some of the most help. “This a day that has been seven years in the making,” Mag Strittmatter, executive director of the center, told those in attendance at the groundbreaking. “This event is not really about the building — it’s what is going to happen within.” The construction of the Program Services Building is the first part of a three-phase capital campaign called “Investing for a Better Tomorrow.” The campaign will create a plan that will meet the needs of the community for the next 20 years.

Mag Strittmatter addresses those in attendance at the groundbreaking for the Action Center’s new building. According to Shermita West, of the campaign steering committee, phase one aims to provide more effective services for clients and involves the costs of renovating the new space and paying back the loans necessary to purchase the property. The new services building will be in

the Cottonwood office complex, which is next to the center’s current location. The building will be completely renovated by Pinkard Construction. Dave Norwood, chair of the steering

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Council hears from St. Anthony Hospital CEO hosts presentation on ACA By Clarke Reader

creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com The April 21 study session was at St. Anthony Hospital, and city council heard from Jeff Brickman, CEO of St. Anthony, about the effects the Affordable Health Act is having on the hospital. “For us, this is more about economics than politics,” Brickman said. “What we’re seeing now is the single largest change in the way health care is delivered.” According to Brickman, the changes brought on by the ACA are shifting attention to value-based care, with a focus on wellness and preventative care for patients. “The health care field is one of the few

areas of the economy that is seeing steady growth, and the changes from the new law are projected to lead to 22,388 new jobs in the state,” he said. “We’re also seeing that the Colorado Accountable Care Collaborative pilot program has saved $20 million so far.” He also added that 60 percent of payments for health care comes from the Federal government. Brickman also highlighted the challenges that the medical industry is facing as a result of the ACA, as well as the political battles going on in Washington. “Medicare only pays 75 cents per dollar of the cost in Colorado, and we’re seeing $1.4 billion in Medicare payment reductions,” he said. “There was the 2 percent cut due to the sequestration that lead to $359 million in additional reductions.” Brickman said that going forward, it is quality of care that will predict the financial stability of the new system.

“Getting doctors involved in the community is something we’re going to be really encouraging,” he said. “We have Ambulatory Surgical Centers opening up all over the metro area to increase our presence in the community.” Council asked question about costshifting, insurance costs and new best practices. Ward 5 councilwoman Karen Harrison asked what the hospital and other health organizations will do if there is a political shift in November, and Brickman said that since the issue is more about economics than any party, these kinds of changes are going to have to be made anyway for the industry to survive. “What it comes down to in the end is we want clarity and simplicity for the future,” he said. The next council meeting is a regular meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 28, at Civic Center South, 480 S. Allison Parkway.

Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation is pushing ahead with its Forward Jeffco program, with 558 new jobs anticipated so far during the next five years for the county, the EDC reports. A first quarter report, revealed to the board of county commissioners during staff briefings last week, measured the EDC’s Forward Jeffco initiative for the first time — a program that intends to add 7,500 jobs to the county in five years. The 558 job prospects are due in part to the attractions of a few out of state engineering companies and expansions of bioscience companies like Sorin Group USA and aerospace giant Lockheed Martin. Lockheed’s national consolidation of operations is expected to bring 300 plus jobs that includes job relocations for current employees who may be moving to the area from places like Pennsylvania and Arizona. Hamon Deltak, a mechanical engineering firm from Minnesota who opened a second office in Jeffco, will attract 120 jobs to the county over the next five years. “This is the most relocation activity we’ve had out of our office in a very long time,” said Michelle Claymore, vice president of EDC. “We’ve had a really, really good first quarter.” An economic report drafted by the EDC showed a tight industrial real estate market with a 1.90 percent vacancy rate for industrial warehouses. This offers a competitive market for companies moving out of Denver and into the burbs as pot growers and merchants begin to encroach on existing spaces, Claymore said. “For industrial, everyone wants to be here,” she said. “We just have a really slow office market.” Claymore reported that a lot of companies are heading to downtown Denver and taking the younger work force with them, known as the millennial generation. The report read that millennials are looking for public transit, walkability, sporting events and inclusive environments. Citing Brookings Institution in their report, an independent research organization, Denver has become the No. 1 spot for millennials to work and live. Claymore stated the migration to Denver is part of a cyclical trend that will see businesses and millennials moving back to the burbs. “I think that’s something we really need to look at,” said Commissioner Casey Tighe. “Arvada’s light rail station is probably the most ready-made location of all light rail’s we’ve had so it will be really interesting to see when Arvada’s opens if a lot of millennials attract to an urban setting that’s outside of downtown.” According to the EDC, Jeffco’s age distribution is 43 percent over the age of 45. “We are the oldest county from an age standpoint and it seems like a lot of what’s happening is we cater to the older population, more and more urban renewals that have senior apartment complexes but we keep talking about wanting to be young,” said Ralph Schell, county administrator. While the county will continue to work toward capturing a younger workforce, Claymore suggested that redeveloping old office spaces while making room for new ones is one way to attract more companies and people as less modern spaces contribute to the downtown migration.

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April 24, 2014

Long session makes for short fuses The most uttered words during any legislative session could be “bill” and “vote.” But, lately, one could make the case for other four-letter words that have bounced around the Capitol — ones that would make Quentin Tarantino blush. The session is winding down, but some lawmakers seem to be wound awfully tight. Over the last couple of weeks, tempers have flared and emotions have gotten the better of our grown men and women who create our laws. Here are a few recent examples: Rep. Chris Holbert, R-Parker, hurled an expletive toward fellow Republican Rep. Kevin Priola of Henderson on the House floor over his role in a vote on an education bill. That confrontation preceded a vote by Republicans to oust Priola as party whip, a position from which he would resign days later. Rep. Mark Waller, a Colorado Springs Republican who is running for attorney general, barked the same expletive toward Rep. Dan Pabon, D-Denver, after Pabon made a joke on the House floor about Waller’s delegate vote count at the recent GOP state assembly — Waller barely earned a spot on the Republican primary ballot that day. And it’s not just “Men Behaving Badly.” Reps. Crisanta Duran, D-Denver, and Cheri Gerou, R-Evergreen, have been at each other’s throats as well. Clearly, something’s in the water at the Capitol these days.

walking up to Priola and hurling a com“It is unfortunate. I wish we could all ment that begins with the sixth letter in get along,” House Speaker Mark the alphabet. Ferrandino said, D-Denver, do“Tensions were probably running ing his best Rodney King impera little higher than normal,” Holbert sonation. “I think that somesaid. times there’s a joke that But high tensions are the norm this is high school when it comes to the epic Duran at the Capitol. and Gerou rivalry. Sometimes, it Duran is the feels like junior chairwoman of high.” the all-imporJunior high? tant Joint BudIt’s been more get Committee like watching and the House the best of “The Appropriations Jerry Springer Committee. Show,” sans a Gerou serves on hooting audithe same comence egging on mittees. the behavior Those — well, except commitfor the press of tee hearcourse. ings really Holbert VOTING ENDS VOTING ENDS should have acknowlbeen held edged inside steel that his cages this comments LOG ON NOW! year. The two made to www.lakewoodsentinel.com really got into Priola on it during an the House April 2 hearfloor reing, where you cently were made could have played a out of frustration. drinking game based He was upset that on the number of times Priola, who was House that Duran used her chairminority whip at the time, did not support woman’s gavel. a Republican amendment to the Student Things got ugly after Gerou suggested Success Act, a K-12 funding measure. The to a lawmaker that they “make a deal” amendment had to do with how schools over funding for bills they were carrying. provide transparency over financial Gerou later said she was kidding. figures. Duran took Gerou as suggesting “quid Instead, Priola voted for a competing pro quo” over legislation, which is a noand prevailing Democratic amendment no. Gerou was not happy with Duran’s and, seeing as how he didn’t vote for the interpretation of her comments and let GOP version, he did not whip up votes for her know it. the failed effort. “There’s nothing that I said that was Holbert expressed his displeasure by

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quid pro quo,” Gerou said angrily. “And if you are imputing my nature, my ethics, madam chair, I object!” Later that day, Duran said Gerou “hasn’t acted like a state representative” this legislative session and said her conduct has been unprofessional all year. Not to be outdone, Gerou said Duran is “young enough to be my daughter” and that she doesn’t quite understand the rules involved with chairing a committee. Mr. Speaker, what’s up with your members getting all Rowdy Roddy Piper on one another? “I think during the end of session, nerves and tempers get short,” Ferrandino said. “There’s no secret that there’s no love lost between Rep. Duran and Rep. Gerou.” I suggested to Ferrandino that it would be quite entertaining to see the creation of a reality TV show called “Crisanta and Cheri” — two women who can’t stand each other, forced to live together in a city apartment, or a deserted island. The speaker said he would “neither confirm or deny that has been kicked around” as a possible skit that is part of the legislature’s end-of-the-year “Hummers” event, where lawmakers roast one another. Look, far be it from me to criticize bad behavior — after all, my cross streets are Sodom Avenue and Gomorrah Boulevard. Believe it or not, politicians are humans who sometimes say or do things they regret. It’ll be interesting to see if things settle down the rest of the session — although, I won’t be holding my breath. Gotta run, now. “Crisanta and Cheri” is on TV. Vic Vela covers the Legislature for Colorado Community Media. He can be reached at vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com. Or, follow him on Twitter: @VicVela1.

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April 24, 2014

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A story on page 10 of the April 17 edition of the Sentinel included a story about the city’s two upcoming yard waste disposal events. An incorrect number was included in the story. The correct contact information for the Lakewood yard waste events are 303-987-7193, or online at www.Lakewood.org/ Cleanup. The newspaper regrets the error. To report corrections and clarifications, call 303-566-4127.

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Baccalaureate Certificate Program Alameda International High School will offer students the International Baccalaureate Career-Related Certificate (IBCC) program in the 2014-2015 school year. The school is the first school in Jefferson County to launch such a program, which will offer students classes focused on careers in the healthcare system. They will fit both entrylevel positions and post-secondary careers. For more information visit www.jeffcopublicschools.org.

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The Conversation About ‘Coming Soon’ Signs Continues at MLS and Among Realtors By JIM SMITH, Realtor ®

This is a conversation that never goes anywhere meaningful or effective. Why? The answer is rooted in concerns about interference in contracts and denying the stated wishes of sellers. First some background information. Because of the current real estate market in which any wellpriced home sells quickly with multiple offers, it has become increasingly common for listing agents to keep listings off the MLS in hopes of selling the listings themselves and making double the commission. (Otherwise, they’d have to share their commission with a buyer’s agent.) There are valid reasons, of course, for using “Coming Soon.” I use it myself frequently to alert buyers to a home and build interest in it while I finish shooting the pictures or editing my video tour. I don’t want to list a home until I have pictures for the MLS and a brochure for the brochure box. Some agents, however, install “Coming Soon” signs in front of

listings with the intention of attracting unrepresented buyers and double-ending the transaction, thereby depriving other real estate agents the opportunity to sell the property and earn a “co-op” commission. At Metrolist’s Rules & Regulations Committee meeting earlier this month, over an hour was spent discussing possible actions that could be taken to reduce the number of listings which are sold without ever going on the MLS. That conversation generated no solution. (In my experience it never does.) It was suggested that there be a rule that all listings must be entered in the MLS within a certain number of business days after the sign is put in the ground. But it is possible for the seller to sign a listing agreement with the provision, “Seller instructs broker to keep listing off the MLS.” How can the MLS go against the wishes of a seller as embodied in a signed contract? Then again, what it wasn’t the seller’s idea? What if the listing agent, hoping to convince...

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April 24, 2014

West Metro prepares first mail ballot election

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Board of directors, mill levy on ballot By Clarke Reader

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Local Zumba dancers, instructors and residents took part in a fundraiser for the family of Sgt. David Baldwin who was killed on Highway 93 in January while responding to a call. Together they raised $450 which was directly donated to Sgt. Baldwin’s wife. “It all was done with love and dedication for the family of Sgt. Dave Baldwin with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department,” said Kim Domenico, who helped organize the fundraiser. The Zumba dance party was held at the Arvada West High School on Saturday, April 5. Kim Domenico, back row, third from left, received help with the event from Zumba instructor, Liz Connolly, middle row second from left, Christina Gesford, front row second from left and Chantel IronWing, front row third from left. Dan Flores, a Zumba instructor not pictured, also helped with organizing the fundraiser. Courtesy photo

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The West Metro Fire Protection District is holding its first mail ballot election on May 6, and voters will vote to fill four board of director positions. Ballots were mailed out on April 14-21 and are due by May 6. “We have four seats in our districts open for this election,” said Melissa Harrington, election officer for West Metro. “We have these elections every two years, and directors are elected for four year terms. Candidates can run for two terms.” For District 1 the two candidates are Cassie Stenstrom and Fred Clifford; for District 2, Devin Howard, Marta Murray and Dan Smith; for District 3, Tony Gonzalez, Joseph (Joe) Margotte and Clyde Wadsworth; and for District 5, Michael T. Munden. The candidates had to respond to a five-question questionnaires, including information on what three issues they see

facing the district over the next five years, what makes the candidate qualified to serve on the board and what “representative government” means to them. Residents can go to westmetrofire.org for the candidates responses, as well as contact information. Michelle French, West Metro Public Information Officer, said that there are two places for West Metro residents to drop off their ballots if they don’t want to mail them in. The first is the West Metro Fire Rescue Training Center, 3535 S. Kipling St., and the Administration Building, 433 S. Allison Parkway. The locations are open through May 5, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. and on May 6 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hollister said that residents will vote for all four seats. The positions are voted on at large, and the winners represent the specific districts. “We’re not sure what the response is going to be like since mail ballots like this are new to us,” she said. “Whenever we have a bond issue, we get larger numbers. When we did the last mill levy eight years ago, we had around 5,000 votes. When it’s just a director election we get less than 1,000.” For questions about the election, contact Hollister at 720-963-6310.

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“Service Projects Strengthen Our Community” is the theme for the 2014 Good News Breakfast. Hear the good news and see those who have helped make Jefferson County a better place to live. The breakfast will be Tuesday, April 29, at 6:59 a.m. to 8:29 a.m. at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 West 6th Ave.

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Jefferson County Open Space received a flood recovery grant in the amount of $110,000 from Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO). The Jeffco Open Space grant application focused on the three parks most affected by the flooding: Apex Park, White Ranch Park, and North Table Mountain Park.

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Jefferson, Wheat Ridge high schools to expand offerings By Clarke Reader

creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com Advanced Placement classes put students on the road to higher education, but not all high schools and students have the same access to those classes. Jefferson and Wheat Ridge high schools were chosen to participate in the Colorado Legacy Schools program, which provides opportunities for a greater number of students to take AP classes. The schools both received $10,000,

which will cover teacher training, student AP costs, classroom supplies, study sessions and monetary awards for the students. “This opens the door for all our kids to take these kinds of classes if they want to,” Jefferson counselor Molly Harrington said. “The training is not only for the AP teachers, but for teachers whose classes feed into the AP classes.” Harrington added that all students who pass their AP test — which is scoring a three or higher — will receive $100. “It’s a way to incentivize the kids and

Lakewood man convicted for sex crimes Lewis offered sex, pot to DCSO investigator posing as teenager Staff Report A Lakewood man was found guilty after trying to lure a 14-year-old girl to his home to have sex and ply her with marijuana, according to court records. Ronald Laroy Lewis, 34, was convicted of one count of internet sexual exploitation of a child and one count of internet luring of a child, both class-4 felonies, by a Douglas County jury on April 16 after a three-day trial. Lewis posted a Craigslist ad soliciting sex on April 10, 2013, writing “Ready to pound a barely legal- m4w-30 (Denver).” An investigator with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office’s Internet Crimes Against Children unit responded to the post, disguised as a 14-year-old girl. Through a series of emails and texts, Lewis offered sex, condoms and marijuana to the detective, disguised as a 14-year-old female, if she would come to his Lakewood home. He was “sexually explicit” in the correspondence and also sent a photo of “his intimate parts” via email, according to a news release.

“This defendant intended to violate every parent’s sense of safety for their child when he lured a girl to his home so that he could exploit her,” Douglas County District Attorney George Brauchler said in the release. “It takes a certain level of depravity to be willing to rob a child of their innocence for a sense of self-gratification. Thanks to the detectives, prosecutors and jury involved in this case, one more criminal will be held to the mercy of the justice system.” Lewis will be sentenced on June 27, appearing before district judge Paul King. “The jury found that the course of actions that this defendant would take in order to get a child out of the care of her family and into the arms of his bad intentions, required punishment,” Senior Chief Deputy District Attorney Jason Siers said. Deputy district attorney Laura Wilson said the fact that it was detective conducting a sting operation and not a real victim “only expedited his eventual run-in with the criminal justice system.” Douglas County Sheriff David A. Weaver applauded the conviction, saying the investigation and verdict “once again sends a message to those that prey upon the young, will be caught and prosecuted.” For more information and resources on how to prevent these kinds of crimes, visit the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at www.missingkids.com/families.

the program provides a lot of support,” she said. Jefferson bumped up enrollment in AP English language from 35 students this year to 60 who are registered next fall. Griff Wirth, the principal at Wheat Ridge, said that the funds will allow the school to help get students excited about AP. “We’re want to make sure all the students are interested in this, because taking a college-level course in high school can be beneficial down the line,” he said. “Sometimes it’s just a matter of getting used to the structure and getting the right mindset.”

According to Harrington, 70 percent of students who pass the AP exam are likely to graduate college, and 30 percent of those who take AP classes are also likely to graduate college. Teachers at both schools will be going into training this summer to get fully updated on how to teacher and encourage students to enroll in AP, according to Wirth. “We really believe in this work,” Harrington said. “Our goal is to get all students prepared for the college pathway, and this is going to really help.”

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Life has challenges; words have power Reading is one of the things I enjoy so very much in life. And as an avid reader, I have accumulated a vast and diverse book collection. Some are worn around the edges, some are dog-eared, sticky notes protrude from the tops of several, and many are filled with highlights and underscored words with my notes written in the margin. In my line of business, I find myself going back to some of my favorites for ideas and reminders on how to improve in some way or handle a situation. So the other day I was dealing with a very challenging family issue and it was happening right at the one-year anniversary of the loss of my wife and my kids’ mom. I took some time to sit in my library and meditate on what was happening around us and I was feeling sad, hurt and confused. And as I thought and prayed about the situation and events, I looked up and some of the titles of the

books literally seemed to come to life right before my eyes. Specific books and words seemed to become bigger in font size and boldness. They were books such as Zig Ziglar’s “Embrace the Struggle,” or “The Journey” by Billy Graham. There were also titles such as “Be Great” by Peter Thomas and “Results” by Gary Neilson and Bruce A. Pasternack. There are hundreds of books in my library, and as I continued to scan the shelves and titles I saw “Gung Ho” by

Ken Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles and Wayne Dyer’s “The Power of Intention.” Although many other titles and books caught my attention, the final one I will include here is John Ortberg’s “God is Closer Than You Think.” Here I was, feeling extremely challenged and quite low, and one of the things that I enjoy most in life hit me right between the eyes: my books. Just think of the words alone and how powerful they are and how much encouragement they bring. “Embrace the Struggle,” “The Journey,” “Be Great,” “Results,” “Gung Ho,” “The Power of Intention,” and “God is Closer Than You Think.” Immediately my spirits were lifted and my attitude elevated. I am in a struggle, it will be a journey, as the leader of my family I have to be great in order to get the results we will need, this will require a gung-ho attitude, it will be an intentional effort, and God

has always been and will be right by my side. For me, words are powerful, the actions they inspire are incredible, and the adjustment in attitude is simply amazing. Most days I read for pleasure, to grow, and to learn. I find personal development materials such as books or audio programs to be an absolute asset to my success. And when needed personally or professionally, these powerful words are packed with wisdom. How about you, do you have a library or source of knowledge and encouragement? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com. And as we benefit from the power of words, this really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Highlands Ranch, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation and the CEO/founder of www.candogo.com.

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Is Denver still a Broncos’ town? The Avalanche is on fire! The Rockies have had a very strong start to their new season. And the Nuggets had just previously gone to the playoffs for 10 straight years. So we wanted to ask some of our loyal readers: Despite what our other professional teams accomplish is this still just a Broncos’ town?

“I am from California so I had a little different perspective. But now that I am a Denverite it is just nuts how these people love their Broncos.” William Russell, Denver

“I love all of our teams but I feel like the Nuggets and Rockies have some catching up to do. But the Avs have won it all twice!” Connie Yamaguchi, Highlands Ranch

“I am a big Rockies’ fan, obviously, but even I know that this is and will always be a Broncos Country.” Joel Miller, Denver

“It isn’t really fair because the other teams have had success too, but people in this state love the Broncos at just another level.” Brian Stroth, Arvada

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Teacher talks are not so cheap And, so it begins. After all of, like, 27 seconds of negotiations, the teachers’ union declared an impasse, and walked out of negotiations with the new Jefferson County School Board. At issue, for the union, was the board’s apparent intention to break with the promises of the previous board vis-à-vis teacher compensation. That is to say, after Jeffco teacher salaries have been frozen, or cut, for the last several years, the last board promised that part of the mill levy increase the voters approved in 2012 would be a salary increase for teachers. This board has stated its intention to not feel beholden to that promise. For its part, the Board, when it created its budget outline, did put in place $11.7 million, earmarked for teacher compensation. The particulars of how that money was to be spent were to be part of the negotiations, though there had already been some talk of programs tying pay raises to student testing data. I’m not entirely sure the union has the strongest leg to stand on, from a public relations standpoint. I’m having a difficult time picturing Mr. Average Joe, whose wages have also remained stagnant for the last several years, who has to pay more for health insurance than he did a few years ago, and who still doesn’t have many viable options in this sluggish employment economy, being terribly sympathetic to teachers who would walk away from the very early stages of negotiations with money actually on the table. On the other hand, this board did put out a community survey a couple months

ago, asking what the community thought the right priorities should be. Teacher compensation was high on the list, and a resounding majority said that the district should not prioritize charter schools and option schools. Yet, one of the big-ticket items on the board’s initial budget outline was $3.7 million extra for charter schools. I suppose you can argue all you want that the survey answers were skewed, that a concerted effort by certain interest groups essentially rigged the results of the survey. But, ya’ know, you asked. Remember a few years back when conservatives packed Congressional town hall meetings to give feedback against Obamacare? So much so that most supporters of Obamacare ran away from the idea of town halls like my daughter runs away from itsy-bitsy spiders? But then they shuffled back to Washington and passed it, anyway. Remember that? You just did the same thing. And it’s not like we’re talking about major reforms, either, the kind of things that the general public would really like to Alcorn continues on Page 7

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It’s a small, small world after all Because of the wonders of social media – and I do consider it wondrous — I was able to connect with a friend in Nepal over the weekend. He is one of my new friends, people that I met in Kathmandu, in Pokhara, and in the mountains on my treks. I met Ram in Kathmandu, a young man training as an assistant manager at the lodge where my trekking partner Jackie and I were staying. One evening, we walked with Ram to a local favorite restaurant where he ordered a wonderful meal for us and we all took photos … perhaps I should post these on social media. I met a schoolteacher outside a teahouse where Jackie and I stopped for lunch with our trekking guide. Nawaraj and I chatted about English literature, about Robert Frost and Emily Dickinson. I gave him my contact information and before we had even returned to Kathmandu, he had “friended” me on Facebook. In Pokhara, we met Narendra, one of

our guides who keeps in contact with us via email and Facebook. Both Narendra and Ram gifted us with scarves for our departure, to help keep us safe; I still keep one tied to my suitcase. We also met Gambu Sherpa – Sherpa with a capital “S” – who was our porter for a trek in the Annapurna region west of Kathmandu. Gambu is, as his name suggests, Sherpa by heritage. His family hails from the alpine regions around Mount Everest. Gambu, age 23, had not yet climbed Everest, though his father had

summited several times. Gambu Sherpa’s family makes its living working on treks, and Gambu told us that his goal is to work on Everest like his father does. That’s why, as the news came tumbling in on Friday from halfway around the world about the worst disaster to ever strike on Mount Everest, I felt as if it were hitting me right here at home. This was a feeling like the one I experienced on a plane coming back home from Washington, D.C., when I heard about the tornado that had just ripped through Windsor. All the satellite news told us at the time was that the destruction was near Denver. People I loved were in Denver … were they in danger? Or like the feelings that my friends from around the country expressed when they heard about the wildfires and floods in Colorado: Was someone they knew, someone they cared about, affected? So when Ram popped up on Facebook over the weekend to say, “Namaste,” I was

anxious for news about the avalanche on Mount Everest. When I told Ram that I was so sad for Nepal, in true Nepalese fashion, he told me he was sorry that I was sad. I haven’t been able to connect with Gambu or Narendra yet. Are people I know, people I care about, affected? In all likelihood, they and the ones they love are safe. I do ache for all the families of those who were lost, though, and I’m reaching out – through the wonders of social media – to my friends on the other side of the globe for comfort. Because when it comes to sharing this kind of hope and affection and compassion, it’s a small, small world after all.

birth. Studies are finding that even by 18 months children listen and learn words. This is how brain development occurs. Without it, children rapidly fall behind those who have the advantage of hearing parents read, talk to them, and engage in conversation. Since reading is talking written down, parents cannot expect teachers to suddenly perform miracles in first grade. The degree of child development depends on strong communication for vocabulary development. Words that are spoken directly to infants while cuddling, reading, and play are what build vocabulary. Scientists think conversation develops the brain, intellect, and learning. Merely hearing words spoken on TV, video and radio do not have the same developmental effects.

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Andrea Doray is a writer who doesn’t spend a lot of time on social media – really! – but is grateful to connect with family and friends when she does. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.

Engage with children for learning How many times do you see people, both adults and children, highly engaged on phones and personal devices? They are connecting to activities and information. But what is missing many times? They are not engaging with each other. How many times to you see parents interacting with their children, only to suddenly break away to answer their cell phone? How many times is this interruption really important or even necessary?

What to do Life has become very hectic with instant connections to friends, co-workers, Internet, games and videos. How can you manage all this and still make time with your children and grandchildren a priority? Here’s an easy solution. Power off your phones or devices while engaging in activities. Put them out of sight and out of mind. Children need our full attention and real one-to-one communication. One grandmother recently mentioned her annoyance at many mothers who are losing these precious experiences through

so many cell phone interruptions. Her solution? She requires her family to turn off devices when they are together and put them away. Electronic devises are never invited to the table.

Why is this important? Research supports talking directly to children to engage them in thoughtful conversation. Asking them critical questions is the way to develop language and vocabulary. What do you see? Then what happened? What kinds of colors? How many? The advantages of good pre-school education have been in the news. But attention and conversation must start from

You don’t need special times to talk to children. Everyday situations: waking, dressing, eating, doing errands, and playing are all great times for talking with children. What about those electronic devices? Use them together. Share educational games and activities. Devices have all kinds of engaging media: pictures, sounds, apps, and educational videos about something you discussed. Whatever families view, interact together with the media. They can be another opportunity to help young children develop their fullest potential. For more ways to engage young children see grandparentsteachtoo.org, wnmufm.org, and Pinterest for the authors’ books, pod casts, and videos.

OBITUARIES Muhovich

Did you know... Lew Muhovich

(May 31, 1923 - April 18, 2014)

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see us talk about. The money for charter schools is just to increase per-pupil spending to bring it closer to what the neighborhood schools spend. And the money for teachers is not to pilot innovative training or staffing models — it’s largely just to restore some of the salary lost by more experienced teachers. In other words, when the general public looks at public education and shakes it’s collective head, well, I can understand why. On one side of the table is a team that seems intent on ignoring the feedback they asked for from the public, and on the other side is a team that has coor-

dinated and staged a high-profile game of brinksmanship. And in the middle of the table is well over half a billion dollars of the general public’s money. One interesting side note from all this: after an impasse is declared, the terms of the contract dictate that all further negotiations must happen through a mediator, and must happen behind closed doors. So, if one side or the other had a vested interest in the public NOT seeing the negotiation process, then they just got their way. I’ll leave it up to you to conclude for yourselves who benefits more from that kind of secrecy. Michael Alcorn is a music teacher and fitness instructor who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. He graduated from Alameda High School and the University of Colorado-Boulder.

Longtime Lakewood resident, Lew Muhovich, 90, passed away on April 18, 2014 at the Colorado State Veterans Center at Homelake. Lew was an active member of the community volunteering with Lakewood Junior Baseball, Lakewood On Parade, and Senior Softball for over 25 years. He is survived by his wife Mary Ann Wright (Monte Vista), children Beth Bartell (Kim), Jon (Bobbi), Dave (Nan), Ellen Jones (Jay C), Julie,

Ned (Kerry) and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife Dorothy Morrison Muhovich. A Memorial will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday April 26, 2014 at the Golden Masonic Temple located at 400 10th street in Golden, Colorado. Contributions are suggested to the Colorado State Veterans Center O.B. fund and may be sent to CSVC-OB Fund P.O. Box 97 Homelake, Colorado 81135.

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Tickets for the first high-school aged regional battle of the bands, Jam Out Hunger, are on sale now. The event will feature six local highschool aged bands performing two songs each, Friday, May 16. Each band will perform one original and one cover song for an audience at the 1,800-person Arvada Center Amphitheatre, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Tickets are available for $5 in advance at the Arvada Center Box Office. To order tickets, call the box office at 720-898-7760 or the Arvada Community Food Bank, 303-424-6685.

Udi’s renames brands

After selling the gluten-free division of

the company to Boulder Brands, Udi’s, a Denver- based bakery and cafe company, has re-branded three branches of the organization. Izzio, Etai’s and Silvi’s are the new names for the organization’s three major customer branches: the bakery, cafes and catering, and full service restaurants. Named after members of the Baron family and long-standing company employees, each segment went under a rebranding, naming the bakery Izzio after the company’s head baker, Maurizio Negrini; the company’s six cafes and catering company will be called Etai’s after owner, Etai Bar-On; and the three full-service restaurants with the Udi’s name will be named Silvi’s in honor of Udi’s grandmother, Silvia.

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hgarcia@ coloradocommunity media.com Two business leaders are trying to build a consortium of sorts to unite entities with economic interests. The Colorado Business Roundtable is in its infancy, with executive director Jeff Wasden and president Gayle Dendinger starting discussions to form the group in February and taking concrete actions in March. “Everyone we’ve approached has been really optimistic about the group,” Wasden said. “Nobody’s said ‘no.’” Wasden is also the owner of PROformance Apparel in Littleton and vice chair of public affairs for the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce. Dendinger is the CEO of shipping company CAP Logistics and publisher of ICOSA, an economic media company. Although both men are well versed in a business environment, Wasden and Dendinger said the roundtable is a collaborative effort that deviates from the corporate model. “It’s all about setting up connections and building relationships,” Dendinger said. Dendinger said he first attempted to found a Colorado-based business round-

table in 2001, but between the 9/11 attacks in New York City and the fizzle of the dotcom boom, 54 percent of members went out of business and the collaborative died out. With the economy making a recovery and the CBRT building momentum, Dendinger said he hopes participants will adopt a new philosophy. “Instead of shrinking, market harder,” Dendinger said. The group has various goals in different arenas, from public policy to education and plans to work with other organizations like Colorado Concerns on immigration issues and the South Metro Chamber on hydraulic fracturing. The group held its first event in Lone Tree on April 16 in conjunction with other organizations to discuss a study by the University of Colorado Leeds School of Business regarding the impact of a fracking ban on Colorado’s economy. Wasden said a big part of the mission is education. Dendinger said access to ICOSA will be big part of that. “Part of what we’re trying to accomplish is an organization of doers, who want to create the best and brightest in the state,” Wasden said. “We want to partner with other organizations for diversity and strength, to get that extra lens. Instead of working in a vacuum, the idea is to leverage and multiply, then educate.” The group operates under the larger umbrella Business Roundtable in Washington, D.C., which has roundtables in 25 other states in its network, Dendinger said. “It’s a sustainable model that endures, but also gets things done,” Dendinger said.

Berry enters sheriff’s race Officially four candidates will compete in 2014 election By Amy Woodward

awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com Coming in as a write-in candidate, John Berry has been preparing his campaign for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s seat for the past four years, a position that has drawn three other candidates. Currently residing in Arvada, Berry is working as an independent contractor providing consultation to security services and towing, 48 years of law enforcement work behind him. His previous Berry employment has run the spectrum of civil service from volunteer firefighter to paramedic to working for various police and sheriff’s departments in Alamosa County and Conejos County Sheriff’s Department. Berry, who is a newcomer to the race, is also an outsider who unlike his opponents, hasn’t been previously employed by the Jeffco Sheriff’s Office. It is one of many features that Berry says will make him an outstanding candidate for the position. “I have no ties with Jefferson County Sheriff’s department,” Berry said. “We need somebody new that’s not afraid to go in there and say this is what needs to be done.”

Jefferson County sheriff Candidates Brett L. Almy, Libertarian Jeff Shrader, Republican Jim Shires, Republican John JP Berry, Republican (Write-in) His first priority includes addressing the sheriff’s office $90 million budget and high deputy attrition rates which has resulted from a lack of pay raises. Low morale and internal conflict has been an open issue with at least 10 deputies, who are representing approximately 100 other deputies, filing a law suit against Sheriff Ted Mink and the Board of County Commissioners for alleged unpaid wages they say they were promised. “I think it’s a travesty these people have not had a raise in so long,” Berry said. “You can’t tell me service hasn’t been affected.” Running as a self-defined “constitutional sheriff” Berry is not shy about his support for the second amendment and protecting the constitutional rights of citizens. He wants to utilize county inmates for outside work programs and stated that if elected, his office would be one of transparency with an open door policy. He has received one endorsement so far from Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Maricopa County in Arizona who has been a great influence on Berry. “I’m going to be a sheriff that people know,” Berry said. “No more status quo in Jeffco.”

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Red light camera ban could get green light Bill also would bar use of photo radar By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Red light cameras could be a thing of the past, under a bill that is making its way through the Legislature. The bipartisan legislation would prohibit the use of red light cameras and photo raReport dars anywhere in the state. Communities sometimes use the technology to slow down speeding drivers and to increase revenues.

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The bill received initial approval in the Senate on April 17 and is expected to pass the chamber before the legislation moves to the House. Rep. Scott Renfroe, R-Greeley, a bill sponsor, contends that the use of red light cameras and other driving detection technology is a “cash grab” on the part of communities, and that their presence can have an adverse impact on public safety. Renfroe and other supporters argue that drivers sometimes slam on the brakes after noticing the equipment, which can lead to the very accidents communities are trying to prevent. And bill supporters also said that a single picture of a vehicle crossing an intersection often doesn’t take into consideration other road factors that impact the way people drive. “A camera can take a picture, but it doesn’t tell the story,” Renfroe said. Supporters pointed to a number of ar-

eas of concern over the technology. Sen. Lucia Guzman, D-Denver, a bill co-sponsor, said there isn’t any evidence that indicates that the devices have “a tangible effect on public safety.” Sen. David Balmer, R-Centennial, said the flashes that emit from the cameras can trigger epileptic seizures. Balmer also said the devices interfere with a driver’s right to confront his or her accuser in court. But the bill had its share of opponents who said communities would suffer if the bill becomes law. Sen. Jessie Ulibarri, D-Commerce City, said the use of red light cameras at a problematic intersection in his hometown has saved lives. He also said the use of the technology is especially vital in areas where “human management is impossible.” “This is about safety,” Ulibarri said. “This is about life and death. This is about real folks who may be injured.” Amendments by Ulibarri and other bill

opponents to either weaken or postpone the legislation failed to garner enough support to pass. Sen. Pat Steadman, D-Denver, said red light camera technology that has been placed at busy city intersections has impacted public safety in a positive way. Steadman also took issue with supporters of the bill who may not live in areas that have to deal with high-traffic concerns. “You represent districts and towns that don’t even have stoplights,” Steadman quipped. Sen. Linda Newell, D-Littleton, also opposed the legislation. She said that communities in her district want to see more driver detection technology, not less. “I have, in my district, communities that have requested me to vote no on this, who are begging me to vote no on this because of the safety factor,” Newell said.

news in a huRRy Police issue summons to Denver Police officer

On April 10, members of the Lakewood Police Department’s Special Enforcement Team observed a 49-year-old female, known to engage in prostitution, enter into a vehicle in the area of W. Colfax Ave. and Ingalls St. The vehicle left the area and drove a short distance into the city of Denver. Upon further observations by the officers, the vehicle was stopped and the occupants were contacted. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Denver Police Officer Michael Ryan. Ryan was not on duty at the time of the contact. The female was questioned and identified as well. She has not yet been charged in the case. As a result of interviewing both parties, Lakewood agents believed that Ryan had solicited the female for prostitution related activity. Lakewood detectives met with Ryan and issued him a summons for charges of

soliciting a prostitute, as well as patronizing a prostitute. Ryan will have to appear in Lakewood Municipal Court court at a later date. The status of the case remains as an open pending investigation.

Police request volunteers for Colfax Marathon

The Lakewood Police Department is looking for volunteers to assist with the upcoming Colfax Marathon, on Sunday, May 18. Around 100 volunteers are needed 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to assist with monitoring traffic at intersections along the marathon route. Competitors will begin the marathon on the east side of Denver City Park Lake. The route will take the runners westbound along Colfax through Lakewood to the Glens, out to Garrison and then eastbound on Colfax to the starting point. Those who volunteer will assist with traffic control to insure the runners have a

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safe course to follow. This event has always proved to be a fun and exciting opportunity to witness the dedication and share the enjoyment these competitors experience. Each volunteer will receive a Colfax Marathon T-shirt. For more information, call 303-987-7105 or e-mail LPDVolunteerCoordinator@LakewoodCO.org.

Applewood Plumbing Heating and Electric recognized

For the third year in a row, Applewood Plumbing Heating and Electric has been recognized in the Denver Post’s list of Top Workplaces. The company was ranked 23rd in the small employers list, up from being ranked 30th last year. Additionally, the company received special recognition for their benefits package. Companies on the Top Workplaces list are ranked according to employee scores and are measured by appreciation of workers, direction, confidence in leadership,

values and ethics, encouragement of ideas, competence of management, and pay and benefits.

Industrial hemp licenses due

Those interested in growing industrial hemp during Colorado’s 2014 season must register with the Colorado Department of Agriculture by May 1. To register, visit www.colorado.gov/ag/ dpi and click on “Industrial Hemp.” Registrants will need to print the registration form, fill it out, and mail it to the Department with the appropriate amount of payment. Those wishing to pay by credit card or cash must hand deliver payment to CDA at 700 Kipling St, Suite 4000, Lakewood, CO, 80215. The annual registration fee for commercial production of industrial hemp will be $200 plus $1.00/acre. The annual registration fee for production of industrial hemp for research and development will be $100 plus $5/acre.

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Humans beings can act beastly “Beasts: What Animals Can Teach Us About the Origins of Good and Evil” by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson 2014, Bloomsbury $26 / $30 Canada 224 pages What a dirty rat. That guy’s such a dog, cheating on his wife like some tomcat. He’s a pig. And her? She acts like she doesn’t know, the dumb cow. He’s nothing but a shark and she’s too chicken to confront him. She should never have trusted the big skunk, the slimy snake. She’s a silly goose to think she could. In the English language – and, says author Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, in French, German, and Spanish, too – we often display our displeasure through animal epithets. But are we just being catty? Read his new book, “Beasts,” and you’ll see how you’re barking up the wrong tree. Call someone “a beast” sometime, and people know what you mean. You’re likely indicating aggression, brutality, or even danger, and it’s not necessarily complimentary. But is it fair? Masson says no because, truth is, “Beasts… have few of the failings we, as a species, have.” For instance, humans wage war, usually because of “artificial and arbitrary distinctions” of race, language, tribe, or culture – which is something animals don’t do. It’s true that animals fight but, recent chimp studies aside, they don’t generally “perpetrate mass violence against” their own

kind. Infanticide in animals serves a “clear evolutionary purpose” – unlike for humans. And though it may seem like cats with mice are capable of it, animals are not cruel and they do not practice torture. But getting back to war: our propensity for it might be because we love hierarchy. We like to think we’re superior to others we perceive as lesser, which gets us into trouble when faced with someone who’s unlike us. We wage battles over religion (which is “intimately connected to war”), something animals don’t do. We fight like … well, like cats and dogs – even though cats and dogs usually get along quite well. But is it all bad news? Not really: we (and our canine friends) are the only species that care about “the well-being of other species…” We’re open to acknowledging altruism, and seeing that animals have cultures they share. And we’re finally beginning to recognize any negative aberration in animal behavior as the effects of trauma we’ve perpetuated.

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As an animal lover from way back, I was excited when “Beasts” crossed my desk. I wasn’t raised by wolves, but there were few times in my life without a dog. I’ve seen lots of good from lots of animals – and I saw lots of controversy in this book. But there’s also plenty to think about here, too. Author Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson argues that animals are kinder and more

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to the fall 2013 honor roll at the University of Kansas. She is the daughter of Sandra and Gregg Davis, of Lakewood. Carly Hyde, of Denver, was named to the fall 2013 dean’s list at Bucknell University. Hyde is the daughter of D and Karen Hyde and a 2013 graduate of Lakewood High School.

Charles Wahlgren-Sauro, of Golden, has won second place in the Entrepreneurs category of Champlain College’s seventh annual Elevator Pitch competition. Blaire Alyse Mikesell, of Golden, was named to the fall 2013 president’s list at Miami University.

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Isaac Harden, of Lakewood, is one of more than 120 Cornell College students taking part in the college’s annual Alternative Spring Break. This is the 10th year the college has sponsored a service trip that takes place during its 10-day Spring Break. Harden is taking part in the trip to New Jersey. Kenna Davis, of Lakewood, was named

Brendon Foster, of Wheat Ridge, was named to the fall 2013 honor roll at the University of Kansas. He is the son of Tonya Foster, of Wheat Ridge.

Arvada Adail Froome, of Arvada has signed a National Letter of Intent to join the football team at Presentation College in Aberdeen, South Dakota, under head

coach Andy Carr. Froom, a 5 foot 10 inch defensive end played for Arvada West High School Wildcats as a two-time starter and letter winner. John Madrick, of Arvada, was named a finalist for Texas Roadhouse Managing Partner of the Year, which is the company’s highest honor. He was chosen from a pool of more than 400. Madrick has been the managing partner of the Arvada location at 5515 Vance Street in Arvada for four years. Sarah Piersky, of Arvada, was named to the fall 2013 honor roll at the University of Kansas. She is the daughter of Karen and Ron Piersky, of Arvada. Joshua Dale Peterson, of Arvada, was inducted into the Northeast Mississippi Community College Iota Zeta chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society.

Jennifer Sachiko Fukui, of Arvada, graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in business during fall commencement at Miami University. Fukui also was named to the fall 2013 dean’s list at Miami University. Sedona Buttner, of Arvada, is one of more than 120 Cornell College students taking part in the college’s annual Alternative Spring Break. This is the 10th year the college has sponsored a service trip that takes place during its 10-day Spring Break. Buttner is taking part in the trip to Colorado. Stephanie Mariko Fukui, of Arvada, was named to the fall 2013 president’s list at Miami University. Kelsey O’Connor, of Arvada, was named to the fall 2013 dean’s list at Buena Vista University.

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West Metrolife Euclid Hall gets magazine nod Denver’s Euclid Hall, in Larimer Square, has been praised for its food, mainly because of James Beard Awardnominated chef Jorel Pierce and co-owner Jennifer Jasinski, a “Top Chef Masters” finalist. Add one of America’s best beer bars to the accolades, courtesy of Travel + Leisure magazine. Here’s some of what T+L wrote about Euclid Hall: Jessica Cann and Jules Bouchard’s expert sourcing have made this brick-walled 1863 landmark building one of the best beer halls in all of Colorado — and according to Food & Wine, one of America’s best gastropubs in one of America’s best cities for foodies. Locals belly up for 12 taps, beer cocktails, and an extensive menu of bottles and cans quirkily ranked by mathematical difficulty (“Arithmetic” session beers to strong, complex bad boys under “Quantum Mechanics”). Bestsellers like Boulevard’s Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale and Avery IPA get paired with way-above-average bar bites by Jorel Pierce. Visit www.travelandleisure.com/articles/americas-best-beer-bars/9 for more information or go to www.EuclidHall.com to learn more about the restaurant.

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creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” may be one of the most ubiquitous American novels, but that’s only because so much of the desires of Americans and human nature is packed into one novel. The Arvada Center is offering a chance for audiences to dive back into the age of jazz in New York City with its regional premiere of Simon Levy’s 2006 adaptation of the novel. “The Great Gatsby” will be playing at the center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., April 29 through May 25. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday at 1 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Due to popular demand three 1 p.m. matinees have been added on Thursdays, May 1, 8 and 15. “We had a conversation about the book, and wanted to make sure we were following the script while balancing some of the iconic moments from the novel,” director Gavin Mayer said. “That’s always the challenge of adaptation, especially with a story so many people love.” The story is told through the eyes of Nick Carraway (Graham Ward), an implant to New York City who gets a job as a bond salesman and lives in the village of West Egg, across the bay from his cousin Daisy Buchanan (Jamie Ann Romero), who lives with her old-monied husband Tom Buchanan (C. Clayton Blackwell). Nick lives next door to an enormous mansion owned by a mysterious Mr. Gatsby (Anthony Bianco), who throws enormous and lavish parties on regular basis, but is seemingly unknown by all his guests. When Nick receives the only to one of Gatsby’s parties, his life — as well as that of Tom and Daisy — changes forever. “Nick is the observer, and we get to know Gatsby through his eyes,” Ward said. “In a way, Nick is also Fitzgerald and so it’s important that you stay true to

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One of my favorite TV news characters, Kirk Montgomery, is leaving 9News. According to a Denver Post story, the entertainment reporter-anchor at KUSAChannel 9 since 2001, is out at 9News. He will move to at WILX, the NBC affiliate in Lansing, Mich., reportedly to become anchor of a new 4 p.m. newscast. Montgomery announced his exit on his Facebook page April 16 after joking on the 4:30 p.m. broadcast about growing up in Michigan (and spending time on a llama farm). He earlier wrote about not being offered a full one-year contract at Channel 9. On Twitter he said, “Mixed emotion I say goodbye to CO and @9NEWS on 5/9/14.” Good luck, Kirk!

Zappolo, Adams hired by 9News

Speaking of 9News, the news ratings leader has hired former Fox 31 news anchor Ron Zappolo and ex-Rocky Mountain News sports columnist Sam Adams for an “experiment” in a segment of its newscast, The Denver Post reported. Zappolo retired a year ago after five years in the anchor chair at Fox 31 and stints as a sports anchor for KCNC-Channel 4 and then 9News. According to The Post story, Zappolo and Adams (now a comedian who has worked for several Denver TV stations) will talk sports within the weekend newscast.

Hudson Gardens lists shows

The Hudson Gardens and Events Center in Littleton has announced its 2014 summer concert schedule, and the musical slate includes the likes of Smokey Robinson, Chris Isaak and Boz Scaggs. Colorado favorites, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, open the concert schedule on June 1. Exclusive pre-sale for Hudson Gardens

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members only started on April 21. General public tickets go on sale on April 28. Purchase at www.AltitudeTickets.com. Hudson Gardens is located at 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive in Littleton. Check out the schedule and more details at www. hudsongardens.org or call 303-797-8565.

Walnut Room update complete

The Walnut Room has completed an expansion and renovation of the kitchen at its River North location, 3131 Walnut St. The six-week project doubled the size of The

Walnut Room’s original kitchen, providing muchneeded space to accommodate upgraded equipment, including two new pizza ovens. “These changes will allow us to run our food operations more efficiently and provide better quality food to our patrons,” said John Burr, owner of The Walnut Room. The larger kitchen will make it easier for Chef Jonah Munson to eventually expand the restaurant’s menu, which features an array of pizzas, sandwiches and salads. Music fans may also notice that The Walnut Room’s concert hall also includes a new bar, since the last one was removed to make way for the new kitchen. The music venue still has capacity for 180 people for concerts and

can host up to 65 for seated events, such as rehearsal dinners or private receptions. While concerts were suspended during the construction, the venue has resumed its regular slate of shows, which includes Simon Townshend of The Who on May 3.

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Thanks, Senator Andy Kerr, for standing with our community to keep our air clean! Families, doctors, conservationists, and Colorado businesses came together this winter to support strongest-in-the-nation clean air regulations for oil and gas emissions. Thanks to your leadership, the recent attempt to roll back these landmark protections was defeated, and Colorado’s rules will remain an example for the rest of the country to follow.

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Cultural Center presents Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 25. Tickets available at www.Lakewood. org/Tickets, 303-987-7845 or at the box office, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood.

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residents who enjoy gardening can join the Arvada Gardeners, which operates the Arvada Community Garden at 9195 W. 57th Ave. You can rent a plot for the season, or join the club. For more information on the garden, contact Jim Richards, 303-456-5436 or richards177@comcast.net, or go to www. arvadagardeners.org. Sign up is open through May 9.

SATURDAY/APRIL 26 KITE FESTIVAL Wheat Ridge’s first

Kite Flite Festival is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at Anderson Park, on West 44th and Field streets. Activities and kite flying for all ages, parachute relay races. Register your kids for kite crafting classes. Festival is free. Go to www.kiteflitefestival.com. Rain date is May 3.

SATURDAY/APRIL 26 MARCH FOR Babies Thousands will join in the March of Dimes annual March for Babies, the nation’s oldest walk fundraiser honoring babies born healthy and those who need help to survive and thrive. The 3-mile walk begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 26, at City Park. To register, visit www.marchforbabies.org. New this year is a Run for Babies 5K. Go to www.active.com to register and form information. SATURDAY/APRIL 26 AFRICAN VIOLETS African violet

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SATURDAY/APRIL 26 HORSE LOVERS Golden Gate Grange plans a horse lovers fair noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at 25201 Golden GateNumber: Canyon Road. Representatives Job 00068405 from several equestrian groups, such Customer: TANNER GUN as the Westernaires, Buffalo Bill Riding SHOW Inc. Club, Golden Gate Vaulters will explain their programs and answer quesPhone: (303)550-8822 tions. The 4-H from Gilpin County will be represented, as will Jefferson County Open Space and other parks. Call Jayne Ruesch at 303-215-9257. Go to www. goldengategrange.com. SATURDAY/APRIL 26

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Thursday, April 26, to raise money for Shelton Elementary School. Artists who will have work on display include Carol Bowker, Don Dernovich, Cheri Cappello, Gary Sorweid and Ed Slack. Talon Winery will also be on hand, and a portion of the proceeds will also go to Shelton. “I heard through the grapevine that the school was having trouble with getting the money needed for art supplies,” she said. “The school has received the Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award for the past two years, and so I wanted to help a school that has worked hard.” According to information provided by the

Pam Eggemeyer, owner of Spirits in the Wind gallery, is hosting an auction event to raise money for Shelton Elementary. Photo by Clarke Reader Colorado Department of Education, the awards “are given to schools that demonstrate exceptional student growth. On the school performance framework that is used by the state to evaluate schools, these schools ‘exceed’ expectations on the indicator related to longitudinal academic growth and ‘meet or exceed’ expectations on the indicator related to academic growth.” Eggemeyer said that she tries to find a way to give

back to the community in some way at least once a year, and usually gives to groups like The Action Center. “Art education funding is a nationwide issue, and I thought this would be a good way to contribute,” she said. To gather items for auction, Eggemeyer reached out to some of her featured artists to contribute work at special prices. The items for auction range from paintings to sculpture and

jewellery, and even a Crow warshirt that would usually go for around $8,400. “Many of the artists, like Nikolo Balkanski, have children who are that age and so they realize how important it is to support the students,” she said. The works that are part of the auction can be seen online and some purchased in advance. For more information call 303-279-1192 or visit www.spiritsinthewindgallery.com.

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D’Evelyn top team at 2014 Jeffco Invitational Jeffco has seven teams, both 4A and 5A, finish in top 13 By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ coloradocommunitymedia.com ARVADA - D’Evelyn survived Thompson Valley to win the 2014 Jeffco Invitational by just two points Friday at Meyers Pool. The Jaguars team score of 252 was slightly better than Thompson Valley’s 250, and Arapahoe finished third with a score of 208. Seven different Jeffco teams, both 4A and 5A, all finished in the top 13 of the meet including Lakewood in sixth with 172 points, Pomona in seventh with 164 points, Green Mountain in ninth with 104 points, Ralston Valley in 11th with 88 points and Wheat Ridge finished 13th with 67 points. But it was D’Evelyn whose depth won them the meet, including having two event winners. Jake Sbarbaro won the 100 fly in 53.12, and the Jaguar clocked the fastest time in preliminaries as well. In addition, D’Evelyn’s Daniel Garber won the 100 breast in 58.34, outlasting Grandview’s Tristen Mosby who finished second. Pomona also had an event winner as Keegan Foukle won the 200 individual medley with a time of 1:54.51, over two full seconds in front of the Jaguars’ Graber. Thompson Valley, regarded as one of the top teams in the state, flexed their muscle and took home three different events including 100 back, 500 free and 200 medley relay. But D’Evelyn had enough top ten fin-

While you can only see if Farmers logo popping out of the water Wheat Ridge’s Ben Wiebe cuts through the water like a fish during his 50 free Friday at Meyer’s Pool. Photo by Daniel Williams ishes throughout the 12 events that it gave them enough points to beat Thompson Valley and the rest of the field. Standley Lake once again had the meet’s best diver as Trent Kindvall held off two other divers to win the one-meter with a

score of 466.20 points. Arapahoe had the second best diver with Anthony Beltiz finishing second with 454.35 points and Thompson Valley finished with the third and fourth best divers. Other top finishers included Bear Creek’s

Spencer Shaffer who finished fourth in the 50 free with a swift time of 23.07. Ralston Valley’s Addison Coed took fourth in the 100 back with a time of 55.89. And Green Mountain’s Ethan Schick took third in the 100 fly with a time of 53.97.

Lakewood cools A-West, gets hot themselves Wildcats on mini-skid but still in position for strong finish By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ coloradocommunitymedia.com LAKEWOOD - Before Lakewood and Arvada West met they were two completely different teams trending in different directions. However, things have quickly changed after the Tigers’ 2-1 upset victory over the Wildcats last week at Lakewood Memorial Field. Before being surprised by Lakewood, who had not won a league game yet, A-West was regarded as a power in 5A Jeffco, sitting on top of the league standings. But since falling to the Tigers last Monday, the Wildcats have dropped two more games, falling from the very impressive 7-1 overall record to 7-4. Since falling to the Tigers, A-West lost a 2-1 game at Valor Christian and then fell 1-0 to George Washington on Friday. Lakewood on the other hand

Things got pretty physical at times for Lakewood senior Amy Hayes who attempted to clear the ball during the Tigers’ 2-1 upset victory over Arvada West last week at Lakewood Memorial Field. Photo by Daniel Williams was a 2-7 team with a 0-4 Jeffco league record before meeting up with Arvada West. But after beating the Wildcats

last Monday the Tigers used that momentum to beat Columbine 1-0 Thursday at Lakewood Memorial Field.

And in the process Lakewood moved up near the middle of the league standings. To still have a shot at the

league title A-West will now have to win out and hope that Ralston Valley, Standley Lake and Columbine all lose a couple of their remaining games. The Wildcats have scored the third most goals (25) and have also given up the third fewest goals in 5A Jeffco this season (11), behind Ralston Valley’s 40 goals and seven allowed goals, and Columbine’s 34 goals and 10 allowed goals. The Wildcats are still an extremely balanced team and they have the goods to make a deep run in the playoffs behind players like Breanna DeVita, Breanna Johnson and Ally Ochs. A-West (7-4, 3-2 in Jeffco) will play Pomona Friday at 4 p.m. at North Area Athletic Complex. Lakewood had a unfavorable start to their season but their back-to-back wins have put them back into the playoff discussion. The Tigers (4-7, 2-4 in Jeffco) are led by Ali McLagan and freshman phenom Hannah Strausuberger. If the duo can continue to click Lakewood will continue to improve. Lakewood will play Bear Creek Thursday at 6 p.m. at Lakewood Memorial Field.

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Wheat Ridge continues roll through Jeffco No. 1 seems to fit the unbeaten in league Farmers well By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ coloradocommunitymedia.com LAKEWOOD - Some teams don’t really like the pressure of being No. 1 and they simply don’t wear it very well. Wheat Ridge boys’ lacrosse wears No. 1 like a glove, evident by their 20-1 league victory over Green Mountain Friday at Trailblazer Stadium. 4A’s top ranked team flex their muscle against their Jeffco foe, taking a 9-1 lead into halftime in a game that was never close. The victory was the Farmers fifth straight as Wheat Ridge improves to 5-0 in Foothills league standings. On Monday the Farmers beat up Conifer 18-0 at Trailblazer, getting seven goals from senior John Roach. The state’s reigning 4A state champs lost quite a bit to graduation last sea-

son and it was unknown if Wheat Ridge would again have enough to be one of the best teams in the state. But all the Farmers have done this season is look every bit as solid as their title team — and maybe even better in some areas. Roach, perhaps the best single talent in the entire state, already has 30 goals and 20 assists this season and counting. In addition, junior Dima Makarov has 24 goals and 15 assists this season, making the duo almost impossible to defend. But understated this season has been the play of Wheat Ridge senior goaltender Jensen Makarov, who has won five games this season including a pair of shutouts. The trio has helped the Farmers maintain their No. 1 ranking as well as status of being the favorite to win it all again. However, while Wheat Ridge has gotten better as the season has gone on, several other teams have also dramatically improved over the past two seasons and a couple teams in the Farmers’ league also have designs on a deep playoff run. Thompson Valley and Alexander Daw-

Wheat Ridge sophomore Austin Haid tried to create some offense for his Wheat Ridge teammates during their 18-0 victory over Conifer last Monday at Trailblazer Stadium. Photo by Daniel Williams son both sit right next to Wheat Ridge in the Foothill league standings, and Thompson Valley is actually tied with the Farmers with a 5-0 league record. In addition, both teams have actually outscored Wheat Ridge this season. But what makes the Farmers so special isn’t

just their offense, it is their stout defense and goaltending that has given up the fewest amount of goals in their league with 69. Wheat Ridge (9-3, 5-0 in league) will play Golden at Trailblazer Stadium Friday, at 5:30 p.m.

Keeping the Faith as Eagles rebound from loss Eagles having strong season, plan playoff run By Daniel Williams

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Faith Christian senior Kaylynn Bulander leads a fast break but the Eagles were held scoreless in a 4-0 loss to Kent Denver 4-0 Tuesday at Faith Christian High School. Photo by Daniel Williams

DENVER - The Lady Eagles rebounded from a lopsided loss and beat Bishop Machebeuf 5-0 Wednesday at Bishop Machebeuf High School. Faith Christian senior Caroline Jenkins went nuts, scoring four goals and singlehandedly dismantled the Buffaloes’ defense. Jenkins, now recognized as one of the elite scorers in the state, already has 17 goals and 12 assists this season. Senior Madison Batug scored the Eagles’ fifth goal and Faith

Christian took a 3-0 lead into halftime. Faith Christian’s big win was in response to a 4-0 loss to Kent Denver just a day before. The Eagles competed with the Sun Devils early in the contest but Kent Denver kept pressuring Faith Christian’s defense until it finally broke through. Kent Denver took a 2-0 lead into halftime and had four different goal scorers in the win — which was a big one in terms of league play. The Sun Devils still sit on top of the Metro League 6 standings with their 5-1 league record, now comfortably ahead of Faith Christian at a 3-2 league record. However, the Eagles’ 7-3 overall record is better than Kent Denver and every team in the league

but Jefferson Academy, who owns an 8-2 overall record. In addition, Faith Christian’s 45 goals are the second most in the league behind Jefferson Academy’s 63 goals. The reason why the Eagles are not on top of their league standings has been their defense which has allowed 21 goals this season. And while they have scored more than twice the amount of goals then they have given up this season, they have also given up the fifth most goals in their league. Despite the loss the Eagles have won three of their last four games and in those wins Faith Christian has outscored its opponents 23-0. The Eagles will play at Liberty Common Saturday at 11 p.m.

Wheat Ridge appears to be on a roll A-West and Bear Creek slug it out; D’Evelyn hold off Alameda By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ coloradocommunitymedia.com Farmers continue to plow 4A Jeffco Wheat Ridge continues its tear through 4A Jeffco with its latest victim being Green Mountain in their 15-11 victory Saturday at Green Mountain High School. The two teams combined for 28 runs but Nick Ricigliano stole the show with his ridiculous statline that had him going 4-for-7 with five RBI. Ricigliano also scored three times as well. Green Mountain sophomore Wyatt Featherston had his own big day going 3-for-5 with two RBI and three runs scored. The Rams, knowing a league title was hanging in the balance, were awesome offensively. The Farmers, however, have already proven themselves as one of the best 4A teams in the state. Wheat Ridge (11-2, 8-0 in Jeffco) will play Conifer Thursday at 4 p.m. Green Mountain (9-4, 5-3 in Jeffco) will host Golden Thursday at 4 p.m. Pirates fall just sort of upset bid “Streaky” has defined the 2014 version of D’Evelyn baseball who beat Alameda 6-2 Saturday at D’Evelyn High School. The Jaguars struck first and last, and were able to generate runs despite solid Pirates’ pitching. D’Evelyn got a pair of RBI from sophomore Mitch Menard and senior Caleb

Still in search of their first win this season Jefferson baseball keeps coming up just short like they did here as their baseman Junior Ibarra stretches for the out, but comes up short against Arrupe Jesuit. Photo by Daniel Williams Rold also drove in a run. But the Jaguars have also been very streaky this season owning a four game losing streak, as well as a three game winning streak. Alameda sophomore Daniel Sanchez went 3-for-4 but there was no one on base for him to drive in. The Pirates (1-10, 0-8 in 4A Jeffco) will host Arvada Thursday at 4 p.m. The Jaguars (7-6, 5-3 in 4A Jeffco) will play Evergreen Thursday at 3:30 at AllStar Park. Golden gives ones away late Golden scored two late runs to tie the game but Conifer went walkoff in their 8-7 victory Saturday at Conifer High School. The Demons were down 7-5 going into the final inning before tying the game up behind the bats of junior’s Ryan Katzman and Jesse Capaul. But Conifer senior Cade Colosanti finished Golden off after his big 4-for-4 effort where he also scored a pair of runs himself.

The Demons have now lost three in a row but they are still in the mix to finish in the top half of the 4A Jeffco standings. Golden (4-9, 3-5 in Jeffco) will play at Green Mountain Thursday at 4 p.m. A-West gets huge win over B.C. Arvada West got an important league victory beating Bear Creek 6-3 Saturday at Bear Creek High School. Five different Wildcats had multiple hits including senior Allen Martin who went 2-for-3, scoring twice. Bear Creek sophomore Christian Hiep went 2-for-3 with an RBI, but the Bear could not generate any early inning offense. Both teams currently sit as top for teams in 5A Jeffco but they are also both looking up at undefeated Chatfield. The Bears (8-6, 2-1 in Jeffco) will host Dakota Ridge Monday at 4 p.m. A-West (9-5, 3-0 in Jeffco) will host Chatfield Saturday at 11 a.m., in a game that could end up being for a 5A Jeffco championship.

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Marketplace

YOUR WEEK & MORE Continued from Page 16

Advertise: 303-566-4100

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MERCHANDISE Bridal Salon closed.80+wedding Gowns to sell all at 50% off tag prices.Spread the word to all Brides-to-Be!!! APRIL 25-27, 10:00am - 3:00pm.All proceeds will go to benefit Rosies Ranch in Parker.This is a wonderful organization where children with deafness or other oral language hurdles can expand verbal and reading skills through equine connections. All of these dresses are new or Designer samples and will be selling at 50% off the retail tags. APRIL 25,26,27, 10:00 AM - 3:00 pm at Rosies Ranch, 10556 E Parker Rd. Parker, CO . PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD TO ANY FUTURE BRIDES YOU MAY KNOW AS THIS IS A GREAT SAVINGS!!!

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

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SATURDAY/APRIL 26 DANCE PROGRAM Golden First United Methodist Church, 1500 Ford St., will host Rocky Mountain Sacred Dance Guild’s

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Spring Sharing, a coming together of dancers and Sacred Dance groups, on Saturday, April 26, at First United Methodist Church, 1500 Ford St., Golden. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. for registration and rehearsal, and the sharing will be 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a shared meal. Anyone who is interested in experiencing dance and movement as part of prayer expression is invited. You may be part of a dance group or be part of the audience if you are interested in seeing how dance movement is being incorporated in the Denver area churches. To participate as a dancer or a group, contact Christina at 303-279-0859 or Ann at 303-377-9114 or Christina.bryan@colorado.edu.

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Thornton Multi-Family Yard Sale 2821 East 140th Ave Friday & Saturday April 25th & 26th 8:30am-3:30pm Lots of misc.

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follow. Anyone who is interested in experiencing dance and movement as part of prayer expression is invited. To participate, contact Christina at 303-279-0859 or Ann at 303-3779114, or christina.bryan@colorado.edu.

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committee for the project, spoke about the history of the center, and all the work that has gone into getting the capital campaign so far. He said that while there has been a lot of success in raising funds for the project, much more is still needed. Action Center board president and Ward 2 councilwoman Cindy Baroway described this first step toward getting the new Program Services Building as the visualization of a dream that many have had for years. “It was an easy decision for our city

spring program, “All God’s Children” on Saturday, April 26. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Rehearsal 10-11 a.m. The dance presentation will be from 11 a.m. to noon, after which there will be a potluck lunch. A free will offering will be taken to defray event costs. Contact Christina Bryan at christina.bryan@ colorado.edu or 303-359-1878.

SATURDAY/APRIL 26 FAMILY HISTORY The W.I.S.E. family history society presents John Mears, who will discuss Scots-Irish Research, at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Denver Public Library, 14th and Broadway, in the 7th floor training room. Mears is a professional genealogist who presents seminars for the Colorado Genealogical Society and teaches beginning, Irish and German genealogy classes at Arapahoe Community College. Go to www.wise-fhs.org. SATURDAY and Sunday/April 26-27 HOME SHOW The Tri-Lakes Women’s Club will have its 38th annual Pine Forest Antiques, Home Décor & Garden Show and Sale 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 26, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at Lewis Palmer High School, 1300 Higby Road, Monument. Proceeds benefit qualified nonprofit and public service organizations and public schools in the Tri-Lakes Area. Go to www.TLWC.net for details. council to support the Action Center,” Arvada mayor Marc Williams said. “Arvada residents our the second largest user group at the center, so we have a responsibility to help out.” Jeffco Commissioners Faye Griffin, Casey Tighe and Don Rosier were on hand to lend their support to the center’s efforts and read a proclamation congratulating Strittmatter and the center’s volunteers and staff on breaking ground. “Don’t every stop what you’re doing, because it is needed,” Rosier said. Baroway said the hope is to have the new building finished by the fall. For more information, call 303-2377704 or visit www.theactioncenterco.org.

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April 24, 2014

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Submitter’s Email Mail attn: BEST OF THE BEST or drop them at one of our offices: 9137 Ridgline Blvd., Ste. 210, HIghlands, CO 80129 110 N. Rubey Dr., Ste. 150, Golden, CO 80403 8703 Yates Dr., Ste. 210, Westminister, CO 80031

HOUSE & HOME Electrician_____________________ Garden Landscape Center ______________________________ Hardware Store ________________ Heating & A/C Company ______________________________ Home Repair/Remodeling ______________________________ Hot Tub/Spa Retailer ______________________________ Roofer/Roofing Company ______________________________ Windows ______________________ Maid/Cleaning Services ______________________________ Plumber ______________________ Garage Door Service ______________________________ Kitchen/Bath Contractor ______________________________ Trash Service __________________

AUTOMOTIVE Autobody _____________________ Auto Repair/Service ____________ Carwash/Detailing _____________ Towing _______________________ Auto Dealer ___________________ Tire Dealer ____________________

ENTERTAINMENT/LIFESTYLE PETS & ANIMALS

FOOD/BEVERAGE

Bowling Alley ______________________ Art Gallery ________________________ Family Entertainment Center __________________________________ Golf Course _______________________ Local Theater/Playhouse ____________ Best Place to Meet New People __________________________________ Singles Spot _______________________ Local Morning Radio Show __________________________________ Local Morning TV Show _____________ Live Music Venue ___________________

Pizzeria _________________________ BBQ Restaurant __________________ Asian Restaurant _________________ Greek/Middle Eastern ________________________________ Green Chili ______________________ Seafood ________________________ Breakfast Spot ___________________ Hot Wings _______________________ Sushi ___________________________ Café ____________________________ Steakhouse _____________________ Deli/Sandwich Shop ________________________________ Dessert _________________________ French Fries _____________________ Hamburger Joint _________________ Dessert _________________________ Italian Restaurant ________________ Burrito _________________________ Family Restaurant ________________ Happy Hour _____________________ Margarita _______________________ Sports Bar _______________________ Wine Bar ________________________ Ice Cream _______________________ Mexican Restaurant ________________________________ Bakery _________________________ Brew Pub _______________________ Butcher _________________________ Coffee Shop _____________________ Best Produce ____________________ Indian __________________________ New Restaurant __________________

MEDICAL Audiologist/Hearing Aids __________________________________ Chiropractor_______________________ Cosmetic Dentist ___________________ Cosmetic Surgery __________________ Dentist ___________________________ Eye Care Provider __________________ Hospital __________________________ Urgent Care _______________________ Orthodontist ______________________ Pediatrician _______________________ Physical Therapist __________________ Women’s Healthcare ________________ Wholistic/Naturopathic __________________________________ Acupuncture ______________________ Home Care Assistance_______________

RETAIL Book Store ________________________ Bike Shop _________________________ Clothing Store/Boutique __________________________________ Consignment Thrift Store __________________________________ Dry Cleaner _______________________ Florist ____________________________ Gift Shop _________________________ Sporting Goods Store _______________ Western Store _____________________ Jewelry Store ______________________ Kids Store/Toy Store ________________ Liquor Store _______________________ Music Store _______________________ Antique Store ______________________ Alterations ________________________ Shoe Repair _______________________

Veterinarian ______________________ Groomer _________________________ Boarder __________________________ Pet Supply Store __________________ Dog Park _________________________

REAL ESTATE Agent/Realtor ____________________ Real Estate Company ______________

RETIREMENT Retirement Community ____________

TRAVEL Travel Agency ____________________

PROFESSIONAL Attorney _________________________ Catering Service __________________ Computer Store/Repair_____________ Dance Studio/Company ____________ Funeral Home ____________________ Gymnastics_______________________ Bed & Breakfast ___________________ Nursery/Day Care Facility _________________________________ Photographer ____________________ Best Boss (name company) _________________________________ Hotel ____________________________

COMMUNITY Dog Park _________________________ Hiking/Biking Trail _________________ Public Art Display _________________ Swimming Pool/Waterpark _________________________________ Teacher/School ___________________ Local Non-Profit ___________________ Park _____________________________

BEAUTY/WELLNESS

Day Spa_________________________ Acupuncture ____________________ Haircut/Salon ____________________ Weight Loss Center _______________ Workout/Fitness Center ___________ Martial Arts _____________________ EVENTS Annual Event _____________________ Massage Therapist________________ Nail Salon _______________________ Aestetician ______________________ FINANCE Accountant_______________________ Waxing Services__________________ Bank/Credit Union_________________ Massage Company _______________ Financial Planner __________________ Mortgage Company _______________ Mortgage Agent/Consultant _________________________________

Best of the Best is a promotional contest voted on by the readers of Colorado Community Media publications. No purchase is required to vote or receive votes in this contest. All nominated businesses have an equal opportunity of winning. Contest Rules: Votes may be cast only one time per day, per person, via official paper ballot or on-line voting found at www.ColoradoCommunityMedia.com. Official voting begins at 12:01 a.m. April 1, 2014 and ends at midnight on April 30, 2014. Employees of Colorado Community Media are not eligible to participate. Votes will be calculated by Colorado Community Media via Second Street, an on-line ballot sorting 3rd party. Any business receiving the most votes in their category at the end of the voting period will be declared the winner in that category and receive “Best of the Best” designation from Colorado Community Media. Winners will be notified by Colorado Community Media via phone or e-mail no later than 30 days after the contest ends. To provide the most accurate results by geographical area, Colorado Community Media does not require, but does encourages, readers to vote for businesses in their immediate local community.