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Jefferson County, Colorado • Volume 89, Issue 38

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May 2, 2013

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County open carry ban eyed

Jeffco may prohibit openly carried firearms in some buildings By Glenn Wallace

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Top, Travelers pack the light rail for the opening of the W Rail on April 27. Photo by Clarke Reader Center, Young children and dogs were in abundance at the W Rail Line opening celebration April 26. Photo by Glenn Wallace

Day of celebration long time coming By Clarke Reader

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Gov. John Hickenlooper spoke at the opening ceremony for the RTD W Rail Line on April 26 at the Jefferson County Administration and Court Building, which doubles as the westernmost station of the new Light Rail line. Photo by Glenn Wallace

pril 27 was a day to be out celebrating along the newly opened W Rail line, and since the entire system was free for the day, travelers were out in force to experience the line for the first time. RTD estimated that there were 35,000 passenger trips on the 27th, which led to some long waits and full trains, but riders were able to fill the time by checking out the parties at the stations along the line. Elected officials were out enjoying the day with everyone else, and travelers could be found chatting with Rep. Max Tyler, Lakewood mayor Bob Murphy and city council members. At the Federal Center Station, health booths filled the parking lot, as did booths form local restaurants giving out samples of food. Bands from nearby high schools like Alameda played while visitors soaked in the sun and received some tips on healthier living. At the Lakewood-Wadsworth Station (which has become Lakewood’s signature station) Murphy said a morning celebration was held for involved community members and all former city council people who worked to bring the project to frution. “We talked about the history of the project and everyone was so appreciative,” Murphy said. “It was a bit of a reunion, and a great celebration.” The Lamar Station was an extremely popular stop for travelers, since it was where groups like the 40 West Arts District and other galleries had an art fair set up. The Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design also had an area for children to create their own art. Many of the travelers don’t normally get out west, but the W Rail aims to change that. “We live in Centenial, but we wanted to check out the new line,” said Stefany Souther, who was traveling with her children, Kate and Ryan. “We we’re looking to see what’s out here, and hopefully we’ll be able to get out here more.” For more West Rail opening coverage, see Page 3

Two recent incidents involving openly carried firearms in Jefferson County facilities led county officials to suggest the practice be limited. At the April 23 staff briefing, the Jefferson County commissioners heard from Sheriff Ted Mink, and Assistant County Attorney Writer Mott, requesting that the commissioners adopt an emergency ordinance to allow certain county buildings to prohibit the open carrying of a gun. Due to the discussion, the proposed ordinance will be placed on a future commissioners meeting for discussion and possible approval. “It’s constitutionally recognized, not illegal, but it is alarming,” Mink said. Human Services Executive Director Lynn Johnson said that some individuals come into Human Services offices concerning emotionally charged issues. “What I found in this most recent incident, our deputies hands were somewhat tied,” Johnson said. In that case, the individual was asked to leave the firearm in his vehicle, and refused, becoming confrontational with security. Mink said the sheriff’s department would initially look to enact the ban for three departments that experience “more volatile situations” — those include Human Services, the District Attorney’s office, and his own. County Clerk and Recorder Pam Anderson said she is interested in having a ban apply to her department areas as well. Library Division Executive Director Pam Nissler said a recent threat evaluation by the Sheriff’s Department found the county’s libraries to be “soft targets” for violence, and she too favors a ban there as well. Anyone with a concealed-carry permit would still be allowed to bring a concealed firearm into buildings covered by the ban. Law enforcement would also be excluded from its provisions. Secured facilities, such as the county courthouse, would continue to ban all firearms. “Someone coming in, intent on doing harm, a sign isn’t going to stop them,” District 3 County Commissioner Donald Rosier said. District 2 Commissioner Casey Tighe said he is more concerned about open carrying of a firearm being used for intimidation of county staff. “The visual idea of a gun being carried into any public place would be disturbing to me. If I saw somebody walk in here with a gun, I would push the panic button,” District 1 Commissioner Faye Griffin said during the meeting.

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Teen stage production isn’t child’s play They file onto the stage, in red-andwhite collared shirts, 10 young women and men intent on provoking indignation among the hundreds of sophomores in the audience. Their words overlap into layers, resounding, pulsing, reverberating: It is happening. It is around us. There is abuse. There is assault. We are victims. We can fight it … Feel the outrage in this room. Then: “If you are holding a card with the number five on it, please stand.” Across the auditorium, boys and girls slowly, unsurely, rise. One in five high school students reports being physically or sexually abused, or both, by a dating partner, students are told. “If you are standing,” a voice says from the stage, “you are giving our statistic a visual image. Standing does not necessarily depict your future.” But, if you don’t pay attention, it could. On a recent morning, the Encore Players, an acting troupe comprised of juniors and seniors from Chaparral High School in Parker, presented a 20-minute performance called “The Outrage” to sophomore students at another school. Its purpose is to educate about teen dating violence, a problem on the rise — to define in no uncertain terms the meaning of rape and sexual assault. “It’s such a powerful message to share with kids,” said Ann Carter, director of the Women’s Crisis and Family Outreach Center in Douglas County. It becomes even more powerful when teens themselves tell the story. Initially, there was a bit of awkwardness among the actors. “I was a little uncomfortable with it at first,” junior Alex Soto said. “It covers topics people don’t usually bring up. You don’t talk about things like this in everyday

conversation.” But then came the education piece: “I was pretty shocked,” senior Sam Larson said. “I had no idea the extent to which this is a problem.” And, finally, the realization they could make a difference: “A theater isn’t necessarily for entertainment purposes,” junior Anne Heart said. “It’s for getting a message across.” Their teacher, David Peterson, agreed. Besides dealing with an issue that could affect them, he said, the production “is a wonderful experience for students to learn about the social change that can come from an art form like theater. … Hearing that your performance has helped someone is a powerful experience.” “The Outrage” also demonstrates the power of community working together to create change, in this case an organization that works to prevent domestic violence and a school district. Carter, from the women’s center, had seen a YouTube clip of “The Outrage” and immediately thought it would be an effective educational tool. “Teen violence tends to get hidden — they think that’s just part of growing up, that it’s not a big deal,” Carter said. But it’s learned behavior, and that can carry into adulthood. So, the center bought the rights to the script about two years ago and approached Peterson about having his students perform it at a gala fundraiser. The performance touched several audience members so much they provided seed money to

produce it in high schools. The Douglas County School District agreed to pilot it this school year in three high schools. Next school year, the Encore Players will perform for sophomores in all of the district’s high schools, always accompanied by someone from the women’s center to answer questions and provide resources. “Relationship safety … is a topic we all value, and all our kids could benefit from hearing about it,” said Staci McCormack, the district’s student wellness coordinator. “Kids might not be in it (violence), but they are affected, they are impacted, because it is around them.” And because of technology, “our generation has a lot more diverse forms of dating violence,” junior Kirsten Brandes said. Texting. The Internet. Social media. They all can make it easier for abuse to happen. Lynn Adams from the women’s center told students at the performance the story of a 10th-grade girl who received 17 threatening texts, including one of a gun, from her ex-boyfriend because they broke up. “When things like that happen, it’s pretty serious,” she said. “It could potentially ruin your life.” The incidence of dating violence among teens is growing, according to the Centers for Disease Control. It reports 25 percent of teens say they are victims of dating violence, whether it be emotional, psychological, physical or sexual, and 54 percent have witnessed such violence among their peers. Carter wants teens to know unequivocally those relationships are not OK. “You need to have a respectful relationship where both parties have a voice, where both parties are empowered to make decisions to have the relationship go in the way they both want it to go.” In its 20 minutes, “The Outrage” covers a lot of ground. Woven among short scenes that depict a boyfriend’s physical abuse and how to get help are these eye-opening statements:

• One in four teenage girls in a relationship say they have gone further sexually than they wanted to because of pressure • Eighty percent of teens consider verbal abuse “a serious issue” for their age group • Fifty-four percent of parents say they have not talked to their child about dating violence • One in three teenagers say they know a friend or peer who has been hit, punched, kicked, slapped, strangled or physically hurt by his or her partner • Eight of 10 female survivors of rape know their rapist as a boyfriend, friend or casual acquaintance And then there’s this one: One woman is abused every nine seconds. One. Two. Three. Four. Five. Six. Seven. Eight. Nine. To the Encore members, the statistics on the page have become real. Brandes said: “They are people.” They line the stage, in their red-andwhite shirts, young faces with hopeful hearts and a message intended to shock into action. The words overlap. They resound. Pulse. Reverberate. They envelop the listening students. Education … Strength … Courage … This is the change. It is happening. It is around us. There is abuse. There is assault. We will stop it. We will fight it. Change the rage in this room.

Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. She can be reached at ahealey@ourcoloradonews. com or 303-566-4110.

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Lakewood Mayor Bob Murphy sporting a conductor hat to celebrate the W Rail. Details • The W Rail line follows older tracks that have existed for more than 100 years. • W Rail construction put $356 million into the economy. • More than 85 percent of the subcontractors on the project are local. • The new line required 10 bridges to complete the 12.1-mile route.

A packed train to celebrate opening day for the W Rail. Photos by Clarke Reader

• The light rail bridge over Wadsworth weighs 11.1 million

pounds. • Both the 6th Avenue and Platte River bridges are designed to naturally rust to a purple-brown color. • The special rust coating forms a protective oxide coating. • Light Rail Vehicles have an estimated 30-year lifespan, about two-million miles. • A trip from end to end should take 35 minutes.

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Sustainability award winners announced Variety of projects take home green prizes By Clarke Reader

creader@ourcoloradonews.com Lakewood honored the winners of the 2013 Sustainability Awards at the Lakewood City Council meeting on Earth Day, April 22. Winners were split into three categories: Defender of the Planet Youth Awards, Bruce Peoples Eco-Employee Award for city employees and the Community Sustainability Award, which goes to individuals and groups in the community. “This is something we very much look forward to every year,” Mayor Bob

Murphy said. “Congratulations to all of the awardees. We very much appreciate your work on sustainability in our community.” Ward 5 Councilman Tom Quinn said that the nominees were judged based on how well they meet goals of Lakewood’s comprehensive plan, the positive impact they have on community, how they embrace innovation in their programs. He also added the judging committee — made up of former winners, Advisory Commission for an Inclusive Community members, and city council members — look for diversity in the projects as well.

Winners came from all areas of the community, from sisters Summer, 10, and Autumn, 7, Marquis who both go to Devinny Elementary School and spend their lunch time making sure proper items get recycled, to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, which installed a photovoltaic system that supplies 85 percent of the church’s electrical power and started a sustainability outreach program. One of the winners of the Bruce Peoples Eco-Employee Award was the paperless payroll program, headed by Accounting Manager Richianne Sullivan, Benefits and Compensation Manager Nancy Rhode and Database Administrator Nicole Kendrick. “The project was a huge

2013 SUSTAINABILITY AWARD WINNERS DEFENDER OF THE PLANT RECIPIENTS • Summer and Autumn Marquis • Alameda Clothing Closet at Alameda International High School

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Artisan Showcase closing

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to operational changes in response to a growing need for a flexible gallery space that will serve as an exhibition space for local artists and will be available to artists for a fee. There is a closeout sale with up to 40 percent off items from Thursday, April 25, to Sunday, May 5. The store is open from

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10 a.m. to 2 p.m, Tuesday through Saturday, and during performances through intermission. Items include jewelry, pottery, cards and specialty items.

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through the project, we saw opportunities to use the technology in more areas than payroll,” Kendrick said. Sullivan added that not only has using more technology cut down on paper, but it has allowed for greater access to information online. “We feel really honored to receive this award, and I think it shows that our employees can really work together and get over the hurdles,” Sullivan said. All three acknowledged that they were receiving the award on behalf of all the staff who helped implement the project. For more information on the sustainability awards, visit www.lakewood.org/ sustainabilityawards.

Sex ed video series launches

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Teen may be tried as an adult for murder

Jefferson County Public Health is offering a new video series to educate residents about reproductive health issues including birth control, sexually transmitted infections/diseases and optimal spacing of children along with other topics. For more information call 303-232-6301.

Walgreens stores throughout Jeffco were visited by a prolific shoplifter in April. The suspect is believed to have stolen personal care products worth more than $5,200. The suspect is described as a black male, late 30s to mid 40s, with short dark hair and a neatly groomed beard.

A 15-year-old boy, who was arrested in Lakewood on April 21, has been charged by the Jefferson County DA’s Office with 18 counts, including first-degree murder, two counts of attempted first-degree murder, and first-degree assault. On April 21, Lakewood police were called to inves-

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tigate a disturbance in the parking lot of an apartment complex in the 200 block of S. Jay Street, where three people were found stabbed. Jose Barrera-Mendoza, 22, died. Two other victims survived. Prosecutors have filed a motion to try the teen as an adult. He is currently being held without bond at the juvenile detention center.

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ored A late legislative session andeffort that could put Amendourment 64 back on the ballot workled to a finger-pointing extheercise in political theater late last week — a wild turn of dgedevents in marijuana regulaivingtion activity that capped an of alleventful period of pot-relatmple-ed action at the Capitol. News of an Amendment n on64 repeal effort generated ards,buzz, just two days after the .org/first piece of legislation that seeks to set up a regulatory model for the new recreational pot industry passed a legislative committee. The effort — if it ever gets off the ground — would ask voters to repeal Amendment 64, if they fail to support the tax rates tied to retail marijuana purchases. However, it remains to be seen whether the repeal effort has any legs, or if it’s dead on arrival in either legislative chamber. Repeal effort rumblings led to a tense April 26 press conference outside the Capitol, where Amendment 64 proponents clashed with an advocacy group that seeks to restrict access to marijuana in the state. Later that day, House lawmakers approved preliminary passage of House Bill 1317, an omnibus bill that puts in place Amendment

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64’s regulatory framework. And, earlier in the week, a House committee voted to tack on a controversial driving-stoned standard to House Bill 1317 — one day after a Senate committee killed legislation that sought to do the same thing. An early draft of the repeal effort asks voters to repeal last November’s initiative that legalized recreational marijuana use in the state, if they reject the tax model tied to Amendment 64 implementation. That tax framework is in the form of House Bill 1318, which in its original form asks voters to approve a model where retail pot would be subject to an excise tax and a separate retail tax of up to 15 percent each. That’s in addition to a standard 2.9 percent state sales tax and whatever other taxes municipalities that allow retail pot sales may tack on. The first $40 million collected annually through the excise tax will go to school construction funding. Also, the bill was recently amended to allow municipalities to receive a 15 percent “share back” of the retail sales taxes collected by the state, up from the 10 percent that was originally included in the bill. Some Amendment 64 proponents are furious at

the repeal effort — which had not been introduced in any form of legislation as of April 26. “The proposal to repeal Amendment 64 is extortion,” Mason Tvert, an author of Amendment 64, said at press conference. “The proposal tells voters that they must agree to the tax rate being proposed by legislators, otherwise the constitutional amendment they adopted last November will be repealed.” Tvert strongly urged legislators to move away from a 15 percent retail pot tax ceiling, and instead seek a 10 percent limit, something that he and his group believes will be more palatable to voters. Tvert also took aim at a group called Smart Colorado, a group that has sought strict limits on marijuana access, whom Tvert said is behind the repeal effort. Representatives from Smart Colorado followed up with their own press conference, where they denied being the driving force behind the repeal push, but acknowledged that they have been a part of the process. They say that Amendment 64 proponents’ anger could end up being much ado about nothing. “This just gives the option, that if there is not the money to fund the regulatory costs, then (Amendment) 64 should not be implemented,” said Diane Carlson of Smart Colorado.

Tax rates spark debate

As of last week, it was unknown which specific lawmakers would join in craft-

ing a repeal measure, which probably would come in the form of a joint Senate and House resolution. Rep. Frank McNulty, RHighlands Ranch, said he “wouldn’t have a problem” with asking for an Amendment 64 repeal if the voters don’t approve the taxes tied to its regulation. “There is a strong concern that if the tax doesn’t pass, then families and small businesses are going to be saddled with the cost of implementing legalized pot,” McNulty told Colorado Community Media. “I don’t think that’s right.” Some Republicans have argued that the proposed 15 percent excise and retail sales taxes might be too high for voters’ liking. And, even if voters approve the taxes, the rates could have unintended consequences. “I would rather us do something prudent out of the gate to not create that stronger black market,” said Rep. Kevin Priola, R-Henderson, during an April 25 House Finance Committee hearing on House Bill 1318. But those who support the 15 percent rate argue that there’s just no telling how much it’s going to cost to regulate the new industry, and that it’s better to ask for a higher tax rate now, and then possibly adjust to a lower rate down the road. Still, Rep. Jonathan Singer, D-Longmont, the sponsor of House Bill 1318, said he is “willing to talk about different (tax) models that might work better.” Singer said that’s a lot better than seeking a repeal,

which not only would do away with the retail marijuana industry, but also would strip other popular aspects of Amendment 64, such as decriminalization for smalltime pot-related offenses. “The voters went out there, they got the signatures, they got this on the ballot,” Singer told Colorado Community Media. “So, for the state legislature to turn around a year later and say, `Let’s do a mulligan,’ ... apart from looking bad, it takes so little credence for what the voters actually did in 2012.” Singer’s bill passed the Finance Committee. The bill was expected to be voted on by the entire House this week.

Driving limit returns

The two bills that seek to put in place regulations for recreational marijuana — House Bill 1317 and Senate Bill 283 — passed separate committees last week, following lengthy hearings. One of the more contentious areas of House Bill 1317 is a proposed head start that existing medical marijuana dispensaries would have in entering into the new retail pot market. Medical marijuana licensees would be allowed to apply for retail licenses on Oct. 1, while everyone else must wait until Jan. 1. Some Republicans argued that allowing existing dispensaries to get a jump on other businesses would give them an unfair advantage over pot shops just entering the market. But Rep. Dan Pabon, D-

Denver, the bill’s sponsor, said there needs to be some easing into the market to help regulators deal with the new industry. “This is not for a monopoly, but to let the Department of Revenue get used to a new era,” Pabon said during an April 25 House Finance Committee hearing. Also, a key amendment was added to Pabon’s bill at that same hearing, which would set a blood standard for being too stoned to drive. The standard would limit drivers to 5 nanograms per milliliter of blood for THC, marijuana’s psychoactive ingredient. The effort had failed in a previous committee, after concerns were raised that the standard would unfairly affect medical marijuana patients, and that it would lead to police enforcement issues about blood sampling. The driving-stoned amendment still must survive the Senate, where the effort has died before.

Program gives insights into the business world West Chamber program aims to help with planning ahead By Clarke Reader

creader@ourcoloradonews.com The West Chamber is offering members and business owners a new vision for staying on top of changes, trends and information. The chamber’s Business Insights initiative aims to educate, inform and connect businesses through discussion. It intends to target the most up-to-date information in the community, which will allow businesses to do more strategic plan-

ning. Panelists will also add their expertise to the discussions. Meetings of Business Insights meetings will be on the fourth Tuesday of the month and include a breakfast or lunch. The meetings will cover a range of topics, from Amendment 64 to health care, presentation improvement and the art’s effect on local economies. “We want to make sure that businesses can get information that will help them with planning for their business,” said Brian Willms, West Chamber president and CEO. “If businesses are aware of what’s going on in the community, they can develop and strategize around it.” The initiative had its first meet-

ing on April 23, and discussed the impact of the W Rail and the opportunities it will bring. “There are some hidden opportunities that people many not think of, especially in regards to something like the W Rail,” said Amira Watters, West Chamber director of programs. “We’re trying to help them think ahead about these chances.” Willms said that issues like Amendment 64 and health-care reform will be extremely important for businesses, and since there may be features of these issues that businesses haven’t accounted for, the chamber wants to share all it can about them. Whenever possible, the issues

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celebrationS Paul Smith

Paul Smith, of Lakewood, was a winner in the non-fiction category at Malone University’s recent writers competition. Smith, a sophomore English major, won with “Of a Legged Masochist.”

was recently featured at an all-student show at the McKendree Gallery of Art in Lebanon, Ill. Gill is a senior art major taking classes in advanced photography, sculpture and advanced painting at McKendree University.

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Megan Letts, a junior from Lakewood, was named a 2012 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athlete in women’s cross country at Concordia University, Neb.

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covered in the meeting will be tied into events going on in the community, according to Watters. For instance, the discussion on arts & culture as an economic catalyst will be in June, the same month as INSPIRE! Week. As with any new program, it will take time to get completely organized, and Willms said that the chamber encourages feedback from attendees on changes and issues they would like discussed. “You can read about these things, there is something really powerful about having an actual discussion,” he said. For more information on the Business Insights initiative, visit www.westchamber.org.

Michael Yang, a graduate of Lakewood High School who attends the University of Colorado at Boulder, won a prize for his essay, “Pursuing Preventive Medical Care in Panama.” The prize was awarded by the university’s Program for Writing and Rhetoric.

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Event highlights history for students Heritage Days give kids a chance for hands-on learning By Clarke Reader

creader@ourcoloradonews.com Students in grades three through five will get a taste of history at Lakewood’s annual Heritage Days events. Lakewood Heritage Center will conduct Heritage Days for the fifth year on May 7 and 10. The events offer students from around 20 area schools a chance to participate in activities to interact with history.

“Heritage Days used to be called History Fair and was made up of a lot of different people in a variety of booths, but we heard from teachers that they wanted more focus and direction,” said Katy Lewis, museum curator at the Heritage Center. “We now have five activities that really tie into our history.” Heritage Days has featured four of the activities for students before but added one new activity for this year. The new activity is based on the “From the Land: Agriculture in Lakewood” exhibit at the Heritage Center museum. Students will go on a scavenger hunt to learn about farming in the city.

Police enlisting chaplains Department starting pilot program By Clarke Reader

creader@ourcoloradonews.com Lakewood Police Department is seeking volunteers for a chaplain unit pilot program. The unit will consist of volunteer clergy who provide emotional and spiritual support and guidance to police department employees and their families. The unit will also provide aid and support to the community during designated emergencies. The program is part of the of the Support Services Division under direct supervision of the Volunteer Program Coordinator. “Right now we’re looking for three to four ordained or licensed clergy members, preferably with experience as a military or police chaplain,” said Lakewood Police Volunteer Coordinator Al Williams. Within a year of employment, members must attend a chaplain academy through the state patrol, Williams said. Officer Jim Coleman, division chief of the patrol unit, said the idea to start the unit came about a year ago from members of the

faith-based community, which reached out to the department to see if they’d be interested in a chaplain program. “I wasn’t sure how it would be received, so I discussed it with our command staff and we decided to see what our employees — both sworn in and civilians — thought,” he said. “We received around 340 responses out of around 400 people, and a little over 67 percent were in favor. There was really a strong interest.” Based on that response, Coleman started researching chaplain programs both locally and nationwide, and started to put the structure and procedure of the program together. Once he had arrived at that point, it was up to Williams to take the project over and find volunteers. “We’ve found that during serious incidents, the chaplains can really be there for support,” Williams said. “They can also provide a service to the public by being able to take the stress off officers who are responding to incidents by helping the victims.” Coleman said the program will start small for now, but if it is received well, it could expand in the future. Those interested should contact Williams at 303-987-7105.

Speedy Sandoval to be sentenced Half of car-theft duo enters a guilty plea Staff Report The driver in a bizarre high-speed chase on Interstate 70 in January was in Jefferson County court on April 23 where she pleaded guilty to felony aggravated motor vehicle theft and vehicular eluding. Bridgette Sandoval, 28, is believed to have been trying to aid her boyfriend to escape in a stolen car. According to officials, on Jan. 15, Colorado State Patrol officers near Georgetown were notified to be on the lookout for a BMW stolen in Silverthorne. They began to follow a man driving a BMW matching that description, and noticed a gray

Chevrolet, driven by Sandoval, pull in behind the BMW. Tr o o p ers began to follow Sandoval more closely and as they approached Idaho Springs, the cars were going 110 mph. Troopers called for assistance and made several attempts to stop the cars as they proceeded weaving recklessly in and out of traffic on I-70. At one point they stopped the pursuit out of public safety concerns. Sandoval, driving the Chevrolet, and the BMW continued driving in excess of 100 mph through some sections of roadway with posted speed limits of 55 mph. The Chevrolet, which was later identified as

having been stolen from Waco, Texas, eventually crashed at the Denver West exit from I-70 near a private office complex. According to court documents, Sandoval went inside one of the buildings, put on janitor clothes from a supply closet, and pulled the fire alarm. She was arrested by police outside the building. She initially told investigators that she had been forced by strangers to take drugs and drive. Sentencing for Sandoval has been set for June 3. She could face up to nine years in prison. The stolen BMW is believed to have been driven by Christopher Villa, 29, who evaded Colorado law enforcement, but was arrested two weeks later in Waco. He was charged with multiple felonies, including theft and evasion.

One of the “classic” activities highlights Aztec Dancing, which shares the cultural migration of the Chicano community to Colorado and brought the Aztec culture with it, according to Greg Lovell, community events coordinator for Lakewood. Another event is dubbed the Native American trunks, which are full of artifacts and activities from Native Americans. “We have presenters who talk about the items and their histories,” he said. Another activity is a day in the life of a country school, where students spend some time in a 1920s-era classroom, and see how different it was. “It’s a very interesting comparison for

the students to see,” Lewis said. “They get to sit in the desks, go through some classes and see how strict things could be.” The remaining activity is a favorite among previous attendees — the students get to see a sheep-hearding demonstration. Lovell said that the city works with a champion sheepherder, who brings around 10 sheep and some dogs to show how sheepherding is done. Students also learn about the role sheep play on farms. “We want to give students an immersible experience into all these different areas of the city’s history,” Lewis said.

Graduation rates booming at Brady High school focuses on helping dropouts get diplomas By Clarke Reader

creader@ourcoloradonews.com Brady Exploration High School’s mission is to get students their diploma and on to secondary education options. As the latest numbers from Jefferson County Schools show, the school is doing something right — it will graduate 120 out of 151 seniors in May and 93 percent of these graduates have applied to college. “The school started eight years ago and we used to be a K through 12 school, but in 2007, we became a high school credit recovery school,” said Principal Troy Braley. “Our first year we had 22 graduates, two years ago we had 58 and last year we had 92.” An achievement for any school, but it is especially impressive since the school’s population consists of conventional high school drop-outs, non-at-

tenders and those expelled from other high schools. Braley credits the Lakewood school’s success with what he calls its “blendedhybrid approach” to teaching. All the curriculum is online, but students are still required to come to school every day. Classes are taught in 90-minute blocks from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., which makes it easier for students to fit classes into their schedule. According to Braley, 16 percent of the students are homeless, 87 percent are minorities and 65-to-70 percent are free and reduced lunch qualifiers, so being flexible is a key aspect of success. The school takes students from districts all over the Denver Metro area. “We have two teachers in each class, and our courses are mastery based, which means there are no Ds or Fs,” he said. “Students get incompletes instead of low grades, and they have to finish the classes to graduate.” The school works with David Kollar, director of Jeffco’s drop-out prevention recovery office, to reach out to students who have left high school for a variety of reasons and get them to get

their high school diploma. “Brady really promotes safety nets to help these students navigate their way through the process,” Kollar said. Kollar uses a Jeffco database to reach out to students who have dropped out, and Braley said he goes to places like skateparks where a lot of students spend time and hand out fliers about the programs the school offers. “We want to make sure kids and their parents know that students can always come back, so we try to keep communication open,” Kollar said. “We work with Troy to see what is working there at the school and what can change.” Braley is just as impressed with the students’ achievements as anyone else. “I’m pretty amazed at what they accomplish. Many of them are overcoming a lot of adversity, with a lot of things not going in their favor,” he said. “We know that every drop out costs the community, so it’s better to take care of it now.” For more information Brady Exploration High School, visit www.bradyhs. org.

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Festival of Cultures to take stage New group aims to teach youth about history through music By Clarke Reader

creader@ourcoloradonews.com One of Lakewood’s newest cultural groups is getting a chance to share its western influences with the public. The Colorado Festival of Cultures will present a concert beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, at Rockley Music, 8555 W. Colfax Ave. The concert features a variety of acts from the Festival of Cultures’ Clear Creek Children’s Choir, to the Seven Fall Indian Dancers. Grandbear the Storyteller, Syn-

ergy (Colorado Christian University’s acapella jazz choir), Tromboniacs and Folk Ragout (an Irish and French folk band) will also be performing. “We’re hoping this show will be a way to spread a word about us,” said the Colorado Festival of Cultures founder Charlotte Raby. “We want to have an array of cultural ideas, and we’re always looking for new groups to perform with us.” Raby created the group in July of 2012 as a way to support existing cultural groups and create new ones. By making the children’s choir and it’s events free, Raby hopes to increase interest in learning. “With our Clear Creek Children’s Choir, we focus on an American-West folk theme, and we’re learning about songs. We’re also learning about the history and culture of the west,” she said.

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“For each song I do research so I can teach the students about the history of the song and the time it was written.” Raby said that education is the primary focus of the choir, and to fully cater to that goal, college students who are working on their music degrees are the childrens’ musical directors.

Raby said the organization is still working on getting off the ground, but has performed at Whit Fence Farm several times and will be performing at senior living centers in Lakewood and Golden in the summer. The choir practices at Foothills Elementary and is working on spreading the word through community relationships, which is why working with Rockley is so important. “We’re really excited to be hosting this show,” said Liane Rockley, who owns the shop with her husband Tobin. “It’s a great way to introduce ourselves and to help the community as well.” For Raby, giving the children and community a chance to learn about the art of other cultures is the greatest joy. “Kids really need an art outlet, and the arts are what make us human,” she said.

Social media is anything but If you still believe that sticks and stones can break your bones, but words can never hurt you, then you haven’t been checking in on your social media. Personally, I’ve never liked the term “social media,” for a couple of reasons. First, a lot of it seems more like network media, with all the connecting and following going on. Plus, much of what I see on such sites these days is anything but social, where the what-I-am-doing-right-now updates, blog posts, tweets, and comments on all of the above often range from rude to ridiculous to downright repugnant. Just the obscenities on Facebook and Twitter alone continue to amaze me, especially because unintended recipients of such language can so easily retrieve these posts — from college admissions officers to job recruiters, to the law, and, yes, even to moms. Yet, as offensive as this language is, the authors are real people we usually know well enough to be able to access this stuff on their pages. And unless this profanity is actually aimed at us, we can usually shake our heads and shrug it off. No, it’s those individuals who hide anonymously behind inane monikers and who spew their bile into cyberspace — mostly as comments on someone else’s postings — that have

given social media such a bad name. Unlike genuine comments in such forums as print or online letters to the editor where the authors sign their names, these identity-shrouded online opinions are posted by “tmc522” and “orisonsquirrel” and “memappm,” just to name a few of those who commented on posts I read this week. And often when they do weigh in, things can get ugly with unprintable name-calling and outrageous allegations. Although the threads of these comments — people responding to the responses to the original comment — can be quite funny, mostly they just make me fume. (So far, I’ve resisted adding my own voice to this cacophony. For one thing, I usually don’t support anonymous anything and I’m not ready to put my name out there just for a virtual fist fight with someone called “SayItLike-It-Is.”) The most troubling trend, how-

ever, is how real people are purposely treating each other in the online world. Sadly, much of this occurs among young people, where the playground tormenter has morphed into a new nemesis — the cyberbully. And all too often this harassment makes the news when the victim attempts or commits suicide, after having been ridiculed, mocked, or scorned online for sexual orientation, race, religion, body type, lifestyle ... sometimes with crude, lewd, and dishonestly obtained photos or videos accompanying such postings. Sticks and stones may indeed continue to break our bones, but to doubt the increasing power of words on the Internet — where tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, millions of people can and do read them — is to turn a blind eye to this very real hurt. These words, in the form of targeted tantrums, anonymous vitriol, and deliberate cruelty, are shredding the very fabric of our society that attempts to shield and protect the innocent. And there’s nothing social about that. Andrea Doray is a writer and word watcher who likes the ease of electronic connections, but prefers to be social over a cup of coffee. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.

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Hospitals are grounds for hope Over the past 17-plus years I have either been treated personally at local hospitals or have had family members and friends end up in the clinic, emergency room or hospital. And, over these past 17 years, I have talked to members of our community and many of you about our experiences at the different hospitals. Many of you have even sent me an email over the past few years sharing your experiences. Based on my own firsthand experiences with family and friends and all of the unsolicited feedback I have received, I am happy to report that the teams at our local hospitals are doing an incredible job in caring for patients. With some bad press surrounding hospitals and doctors and the recognized brokenness with some of the elements of the health-care system, we have been truly blessed with some of the most talented, caring, and compassionate doctors, nurses, technicians and support staff in health care. And as a resident, their performance gives me hope for health care. Even the volunteers at our hospitals seem to go out of their way to make sure patients and family are taken care of. And that is awesome and speaks to the culture of the hospitals and vision of the leadership teams. Having had to deal with a very significant health-care issue in my life recently, unfortunately I have found myself spending more and more time

in hospitals, doctor’s offices and clinics as the primary caregiver for my wife. I am reminded each day and during each visit just how hard our healthcare professionals work and how their amazing gifts of caring and compassion are tested multiple times per day. Sometimes they deal with simple illnesses, broken bones or sprains, and sometimes trauma and much more serious situations, including lifethreatening conditions or injuries. And as I watch everyone from the EMTs bringing patients in, or the staff caring for the patient, I am simply in awe of the level of sincerity, love and technical ability of those I observe. Conversely, just as in any serviceoriented business, I see the patients or family members of the patients become disruptive, abusive, belligerent and impatient as they bark out demands and treat their potential caregivers with complete disregard for the genuine effort of care being given. These same patients and family members do not understand how others observe their behavior and how dam-

aging it is for the health and well-being of the patients who are there to get better. Not to mention how it impacts the morale of the clinic, the staff, or the other patients and families. If we are to have hope for health care, I would ask that instead of pointing the finger of blame at how “broken” health care is regarding insurance, access to information, and patient care, that we begin by building a winning and positive relationship with the people who are immediately in front of us, our nurses, doctors, technicians and support staff. Together we can focus on the patient, focus on the care needed, and work towards the best outcome possible. Kudos to these hospitals for being such a great place for all of those who find themselves needing care. They are wonderful institutions with amazing patients and families from our community and incredible staff and leadership, working together and providing hope for healthcare. I know some will have their stories of success and others will share their challenges, I would love to hear both at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we work collectively with our healthcare providers it is always a better than good week. Michael Norton, a resident of Highlands Ranch, is the former president of the Zig Ziglar organization and CEO and founder of www.candogo.com.

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Turning the gun debate to mental illness The 2012 mass shootings at the Aurora movie theater and at Sandy Hook Elementary School sparked discussion of the role mental illness may have played in the tragedies. What can be done to improve treatment for the mentally ill? How can we make sure those whose illness manifests itself in violent tendencies don’t have access to guns? That debate was quickly overshadowed by gun-control measures in Congress and in state legislatures that frequently became arguments over the Second Amendment. In Colorado, the 2013 legislative session, now less than a week from its scheduled end, will be remembered most for Democrats pushing through several gun-control bills to the outrage of Republicans. But the mental illness aspect hasn’t gone away. We were reminded of this by last week’s scare in Littleton in which a

OUR VIEW police-issued safety alert cautioned that a man with access to a semiautomatic rifle had, weeks earlier, made threats to shoot people at the local hospital and at a bigbox store. The 24-year-old Highlands Ranch man had spent more than two weeks in the same hospital he threatened after being admitted on a mandatory hold for having homicidal or suicidal thoughts. We know these details only because the safety alert inadvertently, police say, made its way into the hands of the public, largely because of various media reports. The

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Do you support Colorado’s law recognizing civil unions? Gov. John Hickenlooper signed into law a bill March 21 that allows civil unions for both homosexual and heterosexual couples, granting couples many of the same rights as married couples. The law took effect May 1. We asked local residents at Two Rivers Craft Coffee Company, 7745 Wadsworth Blvd., their opinions about the recognition of civil rights in Colorado.

“I think it’s fantastic. All people can marry whoever they want with the way the legislation is written. I think it’s the best legislation we’ve had on the issue.” – Jill Lazatin, Arvada

“I support it. It’s discriminatory not to support it.” – Mike Boyer, Arvada

“It’s good that people are treated as equals and have the same rights as everyone else regardless of what they do in the bedroom.” – Dillon, Arvada

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alert, issued April 25, had been intended just for the people deemed most affected, such as the hospital, the man’s relatives and his former employer. It was distributed as “a precautionary measure and a courtesy,” Littleton police said, and the man had not been charged with a crime. A day after the bulletin was issued, the man checked himself into a hospital seeking treatment and was not considered a threat, authorities said. Media organizations and the public were given a peek behind the curtain at something that surely happens more often than we would like to think. Because of privacy laws, neither the media nor the public are privy to much of what happens before someone who is mentally ill commits a crime. Let’s be clear: The vast majority of mentally ill people do not commit crimes,

and may actually be more prone to being victimized, experts say. But some individuals with certain types of mental illness are driven to hurt people. And they should not have legal access to guns. We have no way of knowing whether the subject of last week’s safety alert actually planned to hurt anyone or whether he is even mentally ill. But the mere notion of someone with bad intentions and access to a firearm fuels thoughts of another tragedy. What can be done? How can public safety best be protected without trampling on an individual’s rights? There are lawmakers in Congress and in the Colorado General Assembly having this discussion. We hope they will put the same passion into these talks that we saw in earlier gun-control debates, sans the partisan politics.

Impact of inspiring teachers lives on every day Has it ever occurred to you to think “why am I reading this?” And, no, not in that way; I mean in the way that’s more like “why is this guy writing in the paper?” For the answer to that, I just point you back to two very strange years in American history, and two seemingly innocuous statements. The strange years were 1986 and 1987 (just look back at the fashions in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” and you’ll see what I mean), and the statements were little things teachers said that acted as pebbles hitting still water — the still water being my brain. The first statement came from my junior literature teacher, Becky Porter. And, oddly enough, the little statement was actually a rebuke of me. Being the little suck-up that I was back then, one of the first questions out of my mouth after getting a new assignment was almost always “will this be graded?” And, finally tired of me at one point, Ms. Porter turned to me one day and said, “Why? Why does it need to be graded? Why not just do something for the sake of learning?” Of course, you who read this regularly now know that I took that statement to heart. My brain is now so overloaded with useless tidbits of knowledge that I’ve accumulated over the years that they have no choice but to find their way into my writing. I have learned for the sake of learning. Sadly, those useless tidbits take up a great deal of useful space, and so send me to the store with a list of three things to buy, and I’ll come home with five — but only one of the ones on the original list. But I digress ... And then there was 1987 and my advanced composition teacher, Ms. Diana Kinsey.

After spending the better part of three years learning how to write essays with five paragraphs and three supporting factoids in each paragraph, she was the first teacher who finally said, “If you can make your point in 10 words or less, do it.” I’ll wait a moment while the irony of that sinks in, here on word 366. But seriously, Ms. Kinsey was the one who finally taught us that writing was like sculpture: you pare it down until there is only as much left as is absolutely essential to make your argument. This finally freed me from the constraints of form, and I learned to love writing. Every time I write, some little piece of those two supremely gifted teachers is on the page. Good or bad, or whether that is a matter of pride or embarrassment for them is something only they would tell; but to say that the ripples of small acts and dropped bits of wisdom resonate through time is an understatement. Master teachers have a way of doing that instinctively, and no curriculum or testing regime can ever replace brilliant teachers like Ms. Porter and Ms. Kinsey. 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.

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RENTAL VACANCIES Randy Spierings, CPA, MBA Branch Manager

NMLS #217152 MLO #100022405 Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. Office: 303-256-5748 www.BestColoradoMortgages.com rspierings@primeres.com Regulated by Division of Real Estate Has been a CPA for over 30 years

: My understanding is that rental vacancies are decreasing and rental rates are increasing. I also have heard that housing prices are increasing and that interest rates are still near 60 year lows. In this scenario is it better to rent or own. : You are correct that vacancies are very low and are continuing to impact rental rates. This trend is being driven by the number of people that have lost homes through short sales and foreclosures and the tighter lending environment of the last several years. You are also correct that housing prices in many areas in Colorado are showing month to month and year over year increases as inventory of homes available for sale have dropped

from about 25,000 to around 6,000. And interest rates, driven by Federal Reserve efforts, a sluggish job environment and economy, and a flight to safety caused by uncertainty in Europe, are near 60 year lows. As a result home affordability is at near record levels and about twice as high as 6 years ago. Given this environment the mathematics are definitely waited in favor of purchasing. From a mathematical standpoint if someone rented a home today at $1200 per month and if rent increases by 3% per year, over the next 30 years a person would have spent over $680,000 for housing and would own nothing. A person that purchases a home for $200,000 today with a 30 year fixed mortgage would have a payment of about $1200 per month, which may be tax deductible, and except for increases in taxes and insurance, would remain constant for 30 years. Thus payments over the 30 years would probably be less than $500,000, resulting in savings versus renting of over

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and winner of multiple Gold Star awards. They are located at 9800 Mt. Pyramid Court #400, Englewood, CO. They offer a 100% satisfaction

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Garage Sales

Estate Sales

Beef Grass Finished

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Saturday May 4th, 9am-5pm

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Grain Finished Buffalo

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Locally raised, grass fed and grain finished Beef & Pork. Quarters, halves, wholes available. Can deliver 720-434-1322 schmidtfamilyfarms.com

Feed, Seed, Grain, Hay Horse hay for sale

$14.50 65 lb bales Brome Orchard 303-618-9744

Garage Sales Community Garage Sale Brownstones at Town Center Lucent & Burgundy Street Highlands Ranch Saturday May 4th, 8am-2pm

Garage Sale

May 3rd and 4th starting 8 AM 9241 W 100th Way Westminster- Crown Pointe Coca-Cola collectables, furniture, anitques, file cabinets, xmas decorations, craft supplies MUCH, MUCH MORE

Garage/ Moving Sale

3 Family sale Fri May 3rd 7-4 Sat May 4th 7-2 Household items, furniture, clothing, knick knacks, tools, much more! 12665 W. 83rd Way Arvada 80005 Moving Sale Friday & Saturday 26th and 27th 9-3 19758 Centerville Court Parker- Country Meadows Furniture, tables, bench, office furniture, bar & stools, lawn furniture, baking and kitchen supplies

Genesee Crossing Multi-Family Wide variety of great stuff! This Saturday, 5/4, 9-3. I-70 west to exit 254, turn right then the 2nd right into our neighborhood NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE THIS WEEKEND! Cherry Knolls Neighborhood Southglenn/Centennial Arapahoe Rd & E. Nobles Rd 80+ Homes! Maps Available Fri & Sat, May 3 & 4 NORTHGLENN UNITED CHURCH Annual Church, Garage & Bake Sale. Friday May 3rd 8am-4pm and Saturday May 4th 8am-3pm 10500 Grant Dr. Northglenn 80233

Big Sale American Legion Post 178 1655 Simms St, Lakewood Sale dates will be Friday and Saturday May 3 & 4 from 9-5. Space rental is 10.00 additional $5.00 for table rental. Please contact Sheri Tucker 303.585.1841 for information. Saturday we will have Rocky Mountain Oysters plates and/or Catfish plates for sale for $6.00.

HUGE moving & garage sale! Furniture, art, housewares, and more! Sat. May 4th 9am-4pm Sunday, May 5th 10am-3pm 23112 Bay Oaks Ave. Parker

Estate Sales Huge Estate Sale

Tools, Furniture, Art, Kitchen items Downsizing- everything must go! Friday, Saturday, Sunday May 3-5 12200 W. 35th Ave.Wheatridge, CO

7731 York Street, Denver Modern retro antique furniture, glassware, household items, clothing & more!

Appliances Appliance Trio for sale

Lawn and Garden 4' round Meadowcraft glasstop patio table, 5 chairs,cushions, Umbrella Great condition! ($500)

Household Goods 38x12x75" china cabinets, 23 Stag Horn frosted glasses, 15 brandy snifters, cranberry & gold different glasses $600 Marty (303)995-2995

$600.00 OBO Almond side-by-side fridge w/ice maker Dishwasher and oven/stove combo All in excellent working order We remodeled and they need a good home. Lone Tree/ Highlands Ranch Area d.witanski@msn.com 720-560-0273

Fine China 22k gold leaf pattern. Serves 12, extra pieces (75 total) $150 Gold flatware service for 8 including beautiful gold storage case. $75. Light wood rocking chair w/pad $25

Building Materials

Medical

Assorted Steel Bldgs

Ebice Cold Therapy system

$3.00 to $10.00 sq ft Closeout while they last Erection Information Available Source# 18X 800-964-8335

Flowers/Plants/Trees HAPPY TRANSPLANT GARDEN CLUB PLANTS SALE 2013 SATURDAY MAY 11TH 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM or until sold out Perennials*Annuals*Vegetables Parking Lot of Vectra Bank 3300 W. 72nd Avenue Westminster For additional info 303-423-2923

Furniture Quality used furniture, fair prices Entertainment Ctr solid oak 3pcs.$700 orig.$5,000 Sofa,teal plaid, 92"x39" $150; 2 Thomasville lite wood end tables with matching glass top coffee table $50 ea. Oak computer desk 60"x20" $60; pool table w/accessories, new,$900; queen mattress/box spgs. $50; 2 oak bar stools $25ea. All items in excellent condition. Castle Rock 303-973-2199.

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Tickets/Travel All Tickets Buy/Sell

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PETS

Cats Needing loving home 2 spayed female short haired adult cats. Beautiful green eyes. Indoor/ Outdoor Call Sandy 303-989-8438 leave msg Would like to tray and keep them together

Dogs Dachshund Mini puppy

Girl, Chocolate/Tan, $400 Ready now (720)218-1676

RV’s and Campers

MOVING MUST SELL!! '07 KEYSTONE HORNET

sleeps 9! One Owner. Bunkhouse floor plan with master queen private bedroom, 3 bunks in the rear. Storage under bed, couch and dinette convert to beds. Kitchen dinette, storage and oven, refrigerator, sink, microwave, full tub/shower, foot flush toilet. Options include a/c, awning, jacks, TV antenna and cable hook up , gas/electric water heater and fridge, tub surround, outside shower. 720-425-5888 or s.coposky@gmail.com

Wanted Olde English Bulldogge puppies IOEBA Registered $800.00 (620)664-4616

Autos for Sale 2000 A6 Audi Avant

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

96 Olds Regency Elite

Loaded, 72K actual miles, like new. $3500 (303)781-4054 Majestic Towing & Recovery, LLC 999 Vallejo Street, Denver, CO 80204 720-775-2702 Please be advised the following vehicle is for sale: 01. 2008 Red Yamaha v star 1300 #006038 02. 1998 Silver Honda Civic #000729 03. 2000 Black Intrigue Oldsmobile #348685

Cash for all Cars and Trucks Under $1000 Running or not. Any condition

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Wanted DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK, BOAT, RV; Running or not, to www.developmentaldisabled.org Tax deductible! 303-659-8086. 14 years of service Top Cash Paid for Junk Cars Up to $500 720-333-6832

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TO ADVERTISE YOUR JOBS, CALL 303-566-4100 Help Wanted Acme Brick Co.

Castle Rock plant, A national Manufacturer of brick products has 3 labor job opportunities. Equal opportunity employer, in a drug free work place Call Karen at 303-688-6951 opt 4.

Administrative Assistant PT

Assist small Real Estate firm, Green Mountain area. Hourly rate, no benefits. Send resume to PO Box 280281 Lakewood CO 80228

Administrative Assistant Busy Real Estate Office in Douglas County. Part-time . Must be Organized, Flexible, Have good Communication Skills. Call 303-865-5197 for more information.

BANKING

FIRSTBANK Founders Parkway Branch F/T position for Teller, Includes Saturdays, $11.00/hr plus benefits. If interested please apply at: Founders Parkway Branch 4775 Front St., Castle Rock Visit us at efirstbank.com Equal Opportunity Employer

Caregivers to provide in-home care to senior citizens who need assistance with activities of daily living. Call Today 303-736-6688 www.visitingangels.com /employment

Coordinator P/T:

Locate and screen host families; provide support and activities for exchange students. Up to $850/ student with bonus and travel opportunities. Local training and support. Make friends worldwide! www.aspectfoundation.org

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Independent contract drivers needed to deliver flowers for Mother's Day holiday. Must use your own vehicle and provide MVR, insurance & license. Contact Mike at (720) 229-6800.

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Saturday May 4, 9AM to 5PM Sunday May 5, 9AM to 4PM Colorado Springs Event Center, Academy Blvd. and Palmer Par k. Colorado Springs CO. Prospector s Ser toma 719-630-3976

OWNER OPERATORS - Home daily or ever y other day. Dedicated, recession-proof freight (grocer y). Lease purchase program, 100% fuel surcharge to driver and more! 1 year driving experience & CDL Class A. Call Michael 866-478-9972. DriveForGreatwide.com

HELP WANTED 25 DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED! Lear n to drive for Swift Transpor tation at US Tr uck. Ear n $750 per week! CDL & Job Ready in 3 weeks! 1-800-809-2141

Driver - One Cent Raise after 6 and 12 months. $0.03 Enhanced Quar ter ly Bonus. Daily or Weekly Pay, Hometime Options. CDL-A, 3 months OTR exp. 800-414-9569 www.driveknight.com

F RO M $ 34 ,18 1 Br a nd N ew F A CT O RY BU ILT HO M ES Construction to Perm Loans FHA / VA Loans 303-573-0067 Free Brochure, floor plans & price sheet www.coloradofactorymodulars.com

LOTS & ACREAGE

ADOPTION

S o Colorado Li qu idation Sale! 60 acres - only $ 3 9 , 9 0 0 Rocky Mtn views. Sur veyed, utilities, low bank financing. Owner must sell! Call anytime 866-696-5263

ADOPTION - Happily married, natureloving couple wishes to adopt a baby. We promise love, laughter, education, and security. Expenses paid. www.DonaldAndEsther.com. (Se habla español.) 1-800-965-5617

Help Wanted

*Golf Operation Positions *Retail/Shop Attendants *Ranger/Player Assistants Great work environment For more information visit

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Heavy Equipment Mine Mechanic Harrison Western Construction a leader in underground mining construction for over forty years, has an openings for a Experienced Shop Mechanic, in Lakewood, CO Experience with mining equipment preferred, must be able to repair diesel equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics pumps, cylinders, able to weld. Maintain detailed, accurate and complete maintenance logs. Applicants must be able to pass a pre-placement drug screen and physical. Please email resume to HYPERLINK "mailto:dwalburn@harwest.com" dwalburn@harwest.com or fax to 303-237-9868.

Highlands Ranch CPA firm

seeking full-time Administrative Assistant. Prefer an outgoing, highly organized person with QuickBooks knowledge. Please e-mail your resume to brashierfosscpa@yahoo.com.

Part Time Snack Bar Position

Weekend Evening Schedule plus fill-ins and extra coverage needs Contact Rita or Ana at The Bingo Company (303) 467-0986 9:00 am to 12:00 Noon

GUN SHOW

HELP WANTED / DRIVERS

Saturday May 4, 9AM to 5PM Sunday May 5, 9AM to 4PM Colorado Springs Event Center, Academy Blvd. and Palmer Par k. Colorado Springs CO. Prospector s Ser toma 719-630-3976

Call Robin Sant at

303-566-4150 or email your contact information to: 25 DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED! Lear n to drive for Swift Transpor tation at US Tr uck. Ear n $750 per week! CDL & Job Ready in 3 weeks! 1-800-809-2141

WORK ON JET ENGINES - Train for hands on Aviation Car eer. FAA approved progr am. Financial aid if qualified - Job placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 800-481-8612.

rsant@ourcoloradonews.com MODULAR / MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR Reliable HELP Vehicle Necessary. WANTED / DRIVERS

Driver - One Cent Raise after 6 and 12 months. $0.03 Enhanced Quar ter ly Bonus. Daily or Weekly Pay, Hometime Options. CDLA, 3 months OTR exp. 800-414-9569 www.driveknight.com

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FR O M $ 34, 181 Br and Ne w F A CT O RY B UIL T H OME S Construction to Perm Loans FHA / VA Loans 303573-0067 Free Brochure, floor plans & price sheet www.coloradofactorymodulars.com

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So Colorado Liquidation Sale! 60 a c r e s - o n l y $ 3 9 , 9 0 0 Rocky Mtn views. Sur veyed, utilities, low bank financing. Owner must sell! Call anytime 866-696-5263

Apply online at www.visa.com and reference Job#. EOE

Kennel Tech:

Indoor/outdoor kennel chores. After school, weekends, holidays. Indiana & 72nd Ave. area. Call 8am-12 noon weekdays

303-424-7703

LEGITIMATE WORK AT HOME No Sales, no Investment, No Risk, Free training, Free website. Contact Susan at 303-646-4171 or fill out form at www.wisechoice4u.com

Outside Sales

BF Sales Engineering, Inc. is looking for an Outside Sales Person with experience in Pumps and Process Equipment. Employer located in Golden. Please email resume to: jhasse@bfsales.com Please, no phone calls.

We are growing & hiring • Professional Massage Therapist • Professional Hair Stylist • Professional Nail Tech

Expectations Salon

719-488-9203 Monument Booth Rent/Or Commission

RN's,LPN's caring, compassionate, reliable/dependable nurses needed. 12 hr. P.T night shifts. Fri, Sat or Sun in peaceful, loving home. North Parker. Call 303-646-3020

SENIORS HELPING SENIORS®

Would you love to help someone else? Flexible hours…prior experience caring for seniors helpful. We’re looking for loving, compassionate people who live in South Metro Denver! Call 303-990-4561 today!

SUMMER WORK!!!

Western Summit

Constructors, Inc. is seeking Formwork Carpenters & Laborers, Concrete Finishers, Pipefitters, and Millwrights (process equipment installations) for large wastewater project located in Denver area. Applications will be taken at 9780 Pyramid Ct, Suite 100, Englewood, CO 80112, from 8-5 M-F. Send resumes to Careers@westernsummit.com or call (303)325-0325. WSCI is an EEO Employer.

GREAT PAY!!! FT/PT sched. Cust. Sales/Service All Ages 17+ / Cond. apply. Littleton: 303-274-3608 Arvada: 303-426-4755 Lakewood: 303-274-8824 Aurora: 303-367-3422 Brighton: 303-659-4244 Castle Rock: 303-660-1550 www.summerbreakwork.com Highlands Ranch Metro District is currently accepting applications for Temporary Part-time Mansion Event Crew. For application and details, visit our website at: www.highlandsranch.org

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ADOPTION - Happily married, nature-loving couple wishes to adopt a baby. We promise love, laughter, education, and security. Expenses paid. www.DonaldAndEsther.com. (Se habla español.) 1-800-965-5617

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PROJECT MANAGER FOR INTERNATIONAL PKG DESIGN/DEVELOPMENT/ DISTRIBUTION COMPANY Two-Four years experience in project management necessary, degree necessary, work with sales staff, customers, and supply chain to manage large projects in the supply of retail packaging. Requires strong computer skills (Access experience desirable), strong organizational skills and must be detail oriented. Full time, salaried position. Salary history requested. E-mail resume to: packaging@dunwiddie.com Fax resume to: (303) 799-3560 attention Dave Dunwiddie Website: www.dunwiddie.com Dunwiddie Custom Packaging, Inc. 6341 S. Troy Circle Centennial, CO 80111

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Enjoy working outside in beautiful surroundings? Castle Pines Metro District is looking for a positive, motivated, team oriented person to fill a Maintenance Tech 1 position. Duties include landscape maintenance; signage repair; storm drainage maintenance; water and sewer maintenance; snow removal; some OT. Must have 6 months to 1 year of experience, high school diploma or GED, valid CO driver's license and clean MVR. Full time (Monday-Friday), starting salary $30,000 per year + full benefits + retirement plan. Fax current resume to C. Frainier, 303-688-8339, or email to cfrainier@castlepinesmetro.com

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HELP WANTED

House Cleaners

P/T, F/T. 25-35 hrs p/week M-F No weekends Pay up to $13 p/hr w/tips Paid travel time & mileage. A performance based monthly award program allows you to earn up an additional 7% of your monthly income.

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COSCAN ROUTES AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY To place a 25-word COSCAN network ad in 82 Colorado newspapers for only $250, contact your local newspaper or call SYNC2 Media at 303-571-5117.

LOTS & ACREAGE

- Network Support Engineers (131361) to configure policies on network firewalls, internet proxy servers, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS/IPS), and Network Access Control servers to protect Visa networks, assets and ensure compliance to corporate policies. Some travel may be required to work on projects at various, unanticipated sites throughout the United States.

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WORK ON JET ENGINES - Train for hands on Aviation Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified - Job placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 800-481-8612. MODULAR / MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE

Inovant, LLC, a Visa Inc. company, currently has openings in our Highlands Ranch, Colorado location for:

Savio House needs foster parents to provide temporary care for troubled teens ages 12-18. Training, 24 hour support and $1900/month provided. Must complete precertification training and pass a criminal and motor vehicle background check. Call Michelle 303-225-4073 or visit saviohouse.org.

MISC./CAREER TRAINING

HELP WANTED / DRIVERS

Full Time Teller Position

available for locally owned community bank. Competitive salary and great benefits. Cash handling and customer service preferred. Fax resume to Robin at 303-6889882. EOE

To place a 25-word COSCAN network ad in 82 Colorado newspapers for only $250, contact your local newspaper or call SYNC2 Media at 303-571-5117.

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SERVICES TO ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICES, CALL 303-566-4100 Carpentry

Concrete/Paving

Carpenter/Handyman:

DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT OR RE-SURFACING

Semi retired but still ready to work for you! 34 years own business. Prefer any small jobs. Rossi's: 303-233-9581

Cleaning Five-Star Cleaning Service

20 years exp. Commercial/Residential/Construction Weekly/Bi-Weekly/Move Out $30/hour, 2 hour minimum Trustworthy & Reliable References Available Serving Wheat Ridge, Golden, Arvada & North Denver 720-384-4223

FURDOLL CLEANING

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Drywall

We do quality concrete work at affordable low pricing. Ready for a brand-new looking Driveway or Patio for half the cost of a total replacement?

A PATCH TO MATCH Drywall Repair Specialist

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Call Ed 720-328-5039 Highly rated & screened contractor by Home Advisor & Angies list

See if your Driveway or Patio qualifies for an affordable Nu-Look Resurfacing.

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DRIVEWAYS

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Construction

20 yrs experience Remodel expert, kitchen, basements, & service panel upgrades. No job too small. Senior disc. 720-690-7645

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Denver’s Premier Custom Deck Builder

Concrete, Inc. Registered & Insured in Colorado.

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Handyman

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INSURED

JIM 303.818.6319

“HONEY-DO’S DONE THAT YOUR HONEY DON’T DO.” — SMALL JOBS INSIDE AND OUT —

A Home RepAiR & Remodeling HAndymAn •Baths •Kitchens •Tiling •Large & Small Jobs

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Bob’s Home Repairs

Radiant Lighting Service **

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• Restore • Wood • Repair • Composite • Replace • Since 1993 Pergolas

Fence Services BATUK FENCING

FRee eStimateS

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Electrical Work All types. Honest and reliable, licensed & ins. Free estimates. Craig (303)429-3326

Cedar, Chain-link Install & Repair. Quality Work 10 yrs. exp. Free Estimates. Sr. Discount. 303-750-3840

D & D FENCING

J-Star Concrete

Driveways, Stamped & Color Concrete, Steps, Walkways, Basement, Garage Floors, Porches, Tareout & Repair, Patios. Free Est. 7 Days WK 720-327-8618

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Commercial & Residential All types of cedar, chain link, iron, and vinyl fences. Install and repair. Serving all areas. Low Prices. FREE Estimates. 720-434-7822 or 303-296-0303

DISCOUNT FENCE CO

Quality Fencing at a DiscountPrice Wood, Chain Link, Vinyl, Orna-iron, New Install and Repairs. Owner Operated since 1989 Call Now & Compare! 303-450-6604

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HAULERS • Dependable • Affordable • • Prompt Service 7 days a week • • Foreclosure and Rental clean-outs • • Garage clean-outs • • Furniture • • Appliances •

FREE ESTIMATES

Call 720-218-2618

DEL’S HOUSEKEEPING

• Residential • • Dependable • Reliable • • Bonded & Insured •

20/hr.

Del @ 303-548-5509

Gloria's Hands on Cleaning

Reliable, 25 years in business, personal touch, spring cleaning. Weekly, bi-weekly, once a month

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Servicing the Metro North and Metro West areas

Landscaping/Nurseries

You Call - I Haul Basement, Garages, Houses, Construction, Debris, Small Moves Office - 303-642-3548 Cell 720-363-5983 Ron Massa BBB - Bonded - Insured

trash hauling

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LANDSCAPE • Complete Landscape Design & Construction • Retaining Walls, Paver & Natural Stone Patios • Clean-Ups & Plant Pruning • Tree & Stump Removal • New Plantings • Irrigation Systems and Repairs • Landscape Lighting COLORADO REGISTERED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Licensed

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• Home • Business • Junk & Debris • Furniture • Appliances • Tree Limbs • Moving Trash • Carpet • Garage Clean Out

Dirt, Rock, Concrete, Sod & Asphalt

Free estimates 7 days a Week

Call Bernie 303.347.2303

All types, licensed & insured. Honest expert service. Free estimates.

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Rates On:

*Trash Cleanup: old furniture, mattresses, appliances, etc. *Replacement of Decorative Rock *Hauling: trash, old sod, debris. *Gutter cleaning. *Storm Damage Cleanup, Servicing West and North areas Mark 303.432.3503

House Cleaning

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Commercial/Residential quality work at reasonable prices.

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ELECTRICAL SERVICE WORK

G& E Concrete • Residential &

Navarro

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• Troubleshooting Experts • Licensed & Insured Since “1976” • New, Repair, Replace • Military & Senior - 10% Discount • Whole House Surge Protection

All Phases of Flat Work by

25+ yrs. Experience Best Rates • References Free Estimates • 303-451-0312 or 303-915-1559 www.gandeconcrete.com

For all your garage door needs!

Affordable Electrician

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Commercial Flatwork • Driveways • Patios • Walks • Garages • Foundations • Colored & Stamped Concrete • Tearout/Replace

Hauling Service

Electricians

Concrete/Paving

Driveways, Sidewalks, Patios Tear-outs, colored & stamped concrete. Quality work, Lic./Ins. Reasonable rates "Small Jobs OK!" 303-514-7364

Garage Doors

All types of repairs. Reasonable rates 30yrs Exp. 303-450-1172

HANDYMAN

Carpentry • Painting Tile • Drywall • Roof Repairs Plumbing • Electrical Kitchen • Basements Bath Remodels Property Building Maintenance

Heavy Hauling

Asphalt & Concrete •Dirt removal & replacement • Grading • Excavating • Tractor •Trucking. 303-908-9384

Trash & Junk Removal

We take what your trash man won't. Branches, mattresses, appliances, reasonable rates & prompt service 720-333-6832

Heating/ Air Conditioning

Free Estimates • Reliable Licensed • Bonded Insured • Senior Discount

Ron Massa

Office 303-642-3548 Cell 720-363-5983 No Service in Parker or Castle Rock

Call

Olson Landscaping & Design

Heating • Electrical Air Conditioning

HOME REPAIRS

• New, Repair, Replace all makes & models • Military & Senior - 10% Discount • $89 $69 A.C. STARTUP - ‘til May1st! One call does it all!

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Daughters Mary Jo (Sharon Kay White) and Lucille (Rachel Fowler), left to right, try to convince family matriarch Stella Gordon (Anne Oberbroeckling) to sell their property in “Dividing the Estate” at the Arvada Center. Photos courtesy of Arvada Center

Crossing the great divide Play addresses change, greed and the ties that bind

IF YOU GO WHAT: “Dividing the Estate” WHERE: Arvada Center 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada WHEN: Through May 26

By Clarke Reader

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amily dynamics, entitlement and changing times ... these are just a few of the themes tackled in Horton Foote’s darkly comic “Dividing the Estate,” which makes its regional premiere at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Black Box Theater. The play runs through May 26, with performances at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday through Saturday, 1 p.m. on Wednesday and 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. “The key is to find the balance between the comic and the human,” said director A. Lee Massaro. “I’m calling it a dramedy because it takes a look at death and how it affects people, and the greed that comes from trying to get what you need.” The story takes place in Texas in 1987 and focuses on the Gordons — a family that used to have considerable wealth, but now dividing up the only real asset the family has left — the 100-year-old family estate. Her three children — Mary Jo, Lucille and Lewis — have other ideas, and try to convince their mother to change her mind. Sibling rivalries and old resentments arise as each family member vies for a piece of the estate. “The children aren’t necessarily being greedy in the sense that they want as much as they can have,” Massaro said. “They’re really trying to get enough so they can get what they need, and maintain their lifestyles.”

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Sister Lucille (Rachel Fowler) and Mary Jo (Sharon Kay White) attempt to get over family politics to get money they need in “Dividing the Estate” at the Arvada Center. The family is also dealing with the changing world around them, including a wave of commercialization and the spread of strip malls and retail shops. Massaro said a lot of the joy in directing this show comes from Foote’s writing style and his familiarity with the region. “He has a great ear for the part of Texas he’s writing about, and it’s based on stories he’d heard,” she said. “You get a sense that the people are real.” In the first production of the play in 1989 Foote’s daughter Hallie played Mary Jo, and in that spirit Massaro’s 16-year-old

daughter Ella Tieze is playing Lewis’ girlfriend Irene Ratliff in this production. “She (Irene) is kind of a harbinger of the new world the family is dealing with,” Tieze said. “She’s from the new generation and a different class, and kind of goes against the family’s principals.” Tieze said working on the character — who is quite important, despite her limited stage time — has been a great challenge for her, and a way to learn about what makes a compelling character. Working with her daughter

has been an interesting experience, Massaro said, because it allows both to see the other in a different light. “As a parent I’m not sure that children always get to really see their parents do what they do, but she’s getting the chance to see me work here,” Massaro said. Tieze said that she finds her mother inspiring, and has a lot of respect for her, both as an artist and a strong woman, after seeing all the work she does. “It’s been really interesting to come from school straight here, because it’s a different environment, but I learn just as much here, so it’s just as valuable,” Tieze said. The family element that goes on behind the scenes mirrors what happens on stage. “There are so many generations in the show that there’s really something for every age here,” Massaro said. Tieze added that part of the play’s draw lies in its relatability. “This is a show about something that everyone can or will one day relate to,” she said. “It’s a family that can be nasty and dysfunctional, but the audience is going to recognize each character within their own family.” For tickets and more information, call 720-898-7200 or visit www.arvadacenter.org.

Inside scoop: Oprah Winfrey, yes, that Oprah, will make a special appearance at Douglas County-based satellite company Dish Network’s annual retailer convention in San Antonio in mid-May. She’s supposed to be taping a 30-minute show during the event. Also entertaining during that event is comedian Bill Engvall of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, and the band Train. Team Summit — the name of the conference — will be held May 14-16. Oprah will make her appearance on May 14. Jill Arrington from Fox Sports will be co-hosting the entire week with Amir Ahmed, senior vice president of indirect sales for Dish. Don’t have details, but I’m told by a super-secret double-probation source that Oprah’s rider (meaning what she needs before and after her appearance) is crazy! Tons of diva-like demands. If I hear more, I will “dish” the deets.

Bonanno adds new pizzeria

Chef and restaurateur Frank Bonanno was set to open his latest joint, Bonanno Brothers Pizzeria, on April 27 at The Vistas at Park Meadows. It’s his first venture outside of Denver, and the 10th addition to his rapidly growing empire, which includes Mizuna, Luca d’Italia, Bones, Osteria Marco, Green Russell, Lou’s Food Bar, Russell’s Smokehouse and Vesper Lounge. Say what you want about Bonanno, but his record with successful eateries speaks for itself. Bonanno Brothers Pizzeria will feature an open kitchen with an Italian wood-fire oven that will showcase pizza makers, cheese mongers and charcutiers. “The menu at Bonanno Brothers Pizzeria started as something simple — unifying standout items from Osteria Marco with some of our cherished appetizers from Luca d’Italia,” Bonanno said. “The entire menu represents the food I always look forward to sharing with my family.” Hours are 11 a.m. to close on Monday through Sunday with happy hour from 2 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday. For more information, go to www. bonannobrotherspizzeria.com.

Oh, ick!

First Avenue Hotel and El Diablo and Sketch restaurant owner Jesse Morreale has far from come to terms with the city of Denver over alleged “safety violations” regarding his places of business. On April 25, Morreale lost yet another legal battle that said, barring improvements to the property, the city will have him shut down at First and Broadway on May 3. His attorney, David Foster, however, is fighting the order. For my part, I just hope that El Diablo stays open, because I think that space has been a real plus to that part of town. And executive chef Sean Yontz is the bomb (however you say that in Spanish) to that establishment. Stay tuned to this unfolding drama. Parker continues on Page 18

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THURSDAY/MAY 2 TREE PLANTING Sixth-grade students from Peck Elementary and the Arvada parks department will celebrate Arbor Day starting at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 2, with their annual tree planting at the Oak Park pavilion, 10530 W. 64th Place, Arvada. THURSDAY/MAY 2 through July HOST FAMILY The Rotary Club of Golden is seeking a host

family for a female exchange student from Slovakia. She will attend Golden High School for the 2013-2014 school year. The student is fluent in English. Basic requirements for a host family are to reside in the Golden High School area and to provide the student a safe and secure home environment with board and room. A host family is needed from late August to November. If you are interested, contact Don Hogue at hoguedon@msn.com or call 303-278-6594.

a.m. Monday, May 27, at the west end of the Arvada Cemetery. Parade is at 11 a.m. from 60th Avenue and Lamar Street to 53rd and Marshall Street. Both events are presented by the Arvada VFW and American Legion.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY/MAY 3-4, MAY 10-11 THEATER SHOW Colorado ACTS presents a 12- to 18-year-old production of “Annie Get Your Gun” at 7 p.m. May 3-4, 10-11 at Colorado ACTS Theater, 9460 W. 58th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-4566772 or visit www.coloradoacts.org.

FRIDAY/MAY 3 BREAKFAST MEETING The Wilmore-Richter American Legion

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FRIDAY/MAY 3, MAY 9, MAY 27 LEGION EVENTS American Legion Post 161 is at 6230 W. 60th

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ROUNDTABLE BREAKFAST: 7 a.m., Friday, May 3. This breakfast provides an opportunity for representatives of city, county, state and federal government to coordinate and communicate current issues with other levels and their constituents. Open to the public. Charge at the door for breakfast. MEMORIAL DAY ceremony and parade: Ceremony is at 10

ORAL HISTORY Join the Arvada Historical Society from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, May 4, for an oral history presentation at the McIlvoy House, 7307 Grandview Ave. Enjoy free munchies and beverages while listening to some Arvada High School faculty and students from 1972 as they talk about moving into the new building. Event is free and open to the public. Call 303-431-1261.

FRIDAY/MAY 3 TO MAY 19 LIFE X 3 11 Minutes Theatre Company presents “Life X 3” by Yasmina Reza. Do you believe in déjà vu, or just wish that we could have a do-over? Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, from May 3-19, at The Festival Playhouse, 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. Email jjj103125@gmail. com or call 720-333-3499 for reservations. Cash and checks only.

Post 161 will have its roundtable issues breakfast meeting at 7 a.m. Friday, May 3, at American Legion Post 161, 6230 W. 60th Ave., Arvada. Breakfast service starts at 6:45 a.m. Bring a family member, neighbor, coworker or friend. Call 303-424-0324 or email John Sharp at alp161@hotmail.com.

raising event, which starts at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 4, will help with the purchase of playground equipment at Excel Academy, 11500 W. 84th Ave., Arvada. The event also will serve as a qualifying wave time for this year’s BolderBoulder. Visit http://www. runningguru.com/EventInformation.asp?eID=Excel-erator2013 to register.

DOG TRAINING Your choice dog behavior sessions are offered by Misha May Foundation Dog Training and Rescue. Let us know what you want to work on and know about. Registration required so that we can come to class with the tools and techniques to work with your dog. Request a registration form at mishamayfoundation@gmail.com. Class is from 1:45-3:15 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Doggie Delights on Broadway, 1432 S. Broadway, Denver.

WALK MS Join the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for Walk MS, its premier fundraising event, on Saturday, May 4, at Denver City Park, 2001 Steele St., Denver. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. and the walk begins at 9:30 a.m. Contact walkMScolorado. org for information, or call 303-698-7470 ext. 2.

ORCHID CLASS Did you know many orchid bloom for months with little care? Fantasy Orchids in Louisville is offering a free class at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 4, to teach anyone how to become an orchid expert. The orchid masters at Fantasy Orchids will also answer all questions. Guests will learn about the most popular orchid types as well as all anyone needs to know about orchid care. Guests are welcome to bring their plants to the class for evaluation. The greenhouse will also be open for exploration so come early or stay late and look around.

FREE SCREENINGS Early detection of skin cancer is crucial.

Skin cancer threatens the lives of an increasing number of Americans. This year, more than 1 million new cases will be diagnosed. However, when detected early, skin cancer is one of the most curable of all cancers. Appointments are required. The screenings are from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, 8300 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Schedule your free screening by calling AnswerLine at 303-689-4595.

SUNDAY/MAY 5 MESA RUN Jefferson County Open Space has granted a permit

to allow North Table Mountain to be open for a competitive trail race at the first Mesa Run, sponsored by Compass Montessori School in Golden. The event features a 10-mile run, a 5K trail run and a kids’ run/walk. Following the run, participants can enjoy the Mesa Festival with love music by Yo Mommas and

5K WALK/RUN The Excel-erator is a professionally timed

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Beer Fest coming to Jeffco

Beer lovers in Denver’s southern suburbs will love South Denver Beer Fest, an outdoor beer festival featuring more than 60 brewers from all over the nation. The festival will be May 4-5 at Clement Park in Jefferson County. Tickets — $40 advance general admission ($50 at the door) and $85 VIP ($90 at the door) — can be purchased at www. southdenverbeerfest.com. General admission is from 2-5 p.m.; VIPs will get early entry at 1 p.m. Clement Park is located at 7306 West Bowles Ave. Bring a canned food item for Carpenters Cupboard Food Bank and you will receive a free beer.

Lone Tree photo show returns

The Lone Tree Photographic Art Show & Sale started on April 20, but runs through June 9, and visitors can view nearly 100 images from local and international photographers at the Lone Tree Arts Center. More than 600 images from 214 photographers were entered for the show. Juror Weldon Lee said: “The number of great images submitted for this year’s Lone Tree art show was staggering, which made the jury process extremely challenging. Every category was packed with outstanding photographs.” Guests who attend the show can vote

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for the People’s Choice Award, which is awarded at the close of the show. For the first time, the show’s entries were divided into four categories: wildlife; digital art; nature and landscape; and people, places and travel. Each category will have first-, second- and third-place finishers and honorable mention. On May 18, Lee will present a photo seminar, “Photographing the Magical World of Wildlife,” from 3-6 p.m. Registration is $30 and is open to all levels of photographers. Photographers may register online at www.LoneTreeArtsCenter.org or by calling the LTAC box office at 720-5091000. Lee has traveled the world’s most exotic locations photographing wildlife and capturing their personalities on film. Lee’s work can be seen at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh. His images also have appeared in magazines such as Mature Outlook, National Wildlife, Backpacker, National Parks Magazine, Bird Watcher’s Digest, Outdoor Photographer, Petersen’s PHOTOgraphic, and Nature Photographer.

Elbra gets well-deserved award

The Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce named Elbra Wedgeworth, the chief government affairs officer at Denver Health, the 2013 Athena recipient on April 25 at the Athena Award Gala. The Athena Award is given to an outstanding woman leader who demonstrates excellence, creativity and initiative in her business or profession. Plus she provides service to improve the quality of life for others in the community and assists women in reaching their full leadership potential. Wedgeworth has had a remarkable and inspiring professional career as a government leader and public servant, and has been a noted asset to the Denver community at large. She served in all three branches of city government before she was elected to Denver City Council in her home district, District Eight. As a councilwoman, Wedgeworth represented 22 neighborhood organizations.

Eco Devo Corp. rakes in award

The Metro Denver Economic Development Corp. was recently recognized for achievement in business retention as part of Business Facilities magazine’s 2013 Economic Development Awards Competition. Each year, Business Facilities selects the organizations that have established

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SYMPHONY CONCERT The Jefferson Symphony Orchestra will celebrate Cinco de Mayo and 60 years of making music with a concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at the Colorado School of Mines Green Center, 924 16th St., Golden. For tickets and more information, visit www.Jeffsymphony.org or call 303-278-4237. BUFFALO BILL birthday The Buffalo Bill Museum will celebrate the 1883 birthday of Buffalo Bill at a celebration on Sunday, May 5, (the original Feb. 24 celebration was snowed out). The celebration will include a special tribute to the Native Americans who performed in his show. Admission to the museum and all planned activities will be free during this celebration from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 5. For information, call 303-526-0744 or visit www.buffalobill.org. CONCERT THE Jefferson Symphony Orchestra will celebrate Cinco de Mayo and 60 years of making beautiful music with a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 5 at the Colorado School of Mines Green Center, 924 16th St., Golden. Tickets can be purchased at www.Jeffsymphony.org or by calling 303-278-4237. SUNDAY/MAY 5, JUNE 9 SKATING PARTY Lace’EmUpSkating plans free skating parties 4-5 p.m. Sundays, May 5, and June 9, at Foothills Ice Arena , 2250 S. Kipling St. in Lakewood. Registration required at www. LaceEmUpSkating.com. MONDAY/MAY 6, MAY 20 GENTLE YOGA Living Water Spiritual Community will offer gentle body-mind yoga for beginners and those managing chronic pain at 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 6, and Monday, May 20, at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. Bring a mat, blanket and water bottle. Email yogawithjammie@gmail.com. Your Week continues on Page 19

Among her accomplishments during her time in city council, she oversaw the redevelopment of East Village, Dahlia Square Shopping Center, Mercy Hospital and various other projects. Wedgeworth also helped Denver successfully land the bid to host the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Also during the gala, Colorado School of Mines presented Lyndsey Babcock as the 2013 four-year Florence Caldwell Achievement Scholarship recipient. “The CWCC congratulates all the phenomenal 2013 nominees,” said Donna Evans, president and CEO of CWCC and the Women’s Leadership Foundation. “We are thrilled to honor Elbra Wedgeworth for her outstanding contributions to her profession and to the Denver community.”

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Educators focus on fitness, childhood obesity

Inaugural summit at Arvada Center discusses health issues, tra c with staying active in classroom

of more By Sara Van Cleve 4237. svancleve@ourcoloradonews.com

lebrate With the ever-growing epidemic of y, childhood obesity, schools are looking for The new ways to get children active and healthy. ericans On April 25-26, 250 educators from 12 d all states were at the Arvada Center for the noon inaugural Excellence in Schools Summit 44 or hosted by the Active Schools Association Program, Red Hawk Elementary School in ate Erie and St. Vrain School District. ha “There’s an increase in childhood obesity e and a decline in traditional PE and recess in en. many schools,” said Director of ASAP Nate calling Whitman. “We want to reverse that trend.” ASAP hosted an Innovation Competition for schools to see what they were doing to get students active, and more than 500 difparties ferent teams entered their plans, includa, ing Red Hawk Elementary, which was anwww. nounced as a national winner. Red Hawk incorporates 40 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity throughout the day before students’ hardest subjects in er addition to recess and PE classes. g Activities include following small worky 20, out videos in the classroom and doing the ter “Red Hawk Walk,” which is walking nine laps around the school to total one mile. “Kids that are fit move more, do better in school, are more ready to learn, are more awake and alert, have a better attention span and have fewer disciplinary problems,” Whitman said. In addition to daily physical activity, evher ede- ery Friday is “All School Movement,” where are all grades, teachers, staff and even parents come together for physical activity, such as dancing to popular songs. “It’s probably the best thing ever,” said ucKayan Hartrave, a third-grader at Red Hawk. “You get moving and get motivated. o ines It’s very fun and it helps me focus.” Red Hawk students were at the Summit 13 to demonstrate some of the exercises they ent do, and they even got attendees in on the fun.

nna nd “We h er nity.”

Students from Red Hawk Elementary School in Erie, Colo. perform a demonstration of fitness activities they do throughout the school day at the inaugural “Excellence in Schools Summit” April 26 at the Arvada Center. Red Hawk students perform a total of 40 minutes of physical activity during the school day in addition to PE and recess to help them stay fit and focused. Photos by Sara Van Cleve ASAP and its parent nonprofit, ChildObesity180, has partnered with First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! Active Schools initiative to hopefully obtain the goal of having 50,000 schools across the nation in the next five years have some sort of health and wellness program in place outside of PE and recess, Whitman said. The Summit and Red Hawk demonstration left an influence on many of the educators present, which included teachers and principals from the metro area, across the state and attendees from other states. “Red Hawk is a dream school with what they’re doing,” said Kay Calhoun, an el-

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WEDNESDAY/MAY 8

TUESDAY/MAY 7

POTLUCK/PROGRAM THE Foothills Genealogical Society will have a potluck and program Wednesday, May 8, at Applewood Valley Methodist Church, 2034 Ellis St., Golden. The potluck will start at noon, and the regular program, “Researching Back Before 1850,” presented by Carol Darrow, starts at 1 p.m.

OPEN HOUSE Help your community decide what its local recreational needs are for the neighborhoods along the central Ralston Road corridor at an open house from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, at Arvada City Hall, in the Anne Campbell n Room. The Citizens for a Livable Ralston Community neighborhood association, e with the help of the Arvada City Council can and City Staff, are helping to guide the day, development, design and construction p- of a new recreational facility for the community that was once served by the e at Fisher Pool. See www.RalstonCommunity.org for information. LIFETREE CAFÉ The issue of racism will be explored at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “The Black and White Truth About Racism: Will We Ever Live in a Colorblind World?” features an exclusive filmed interview with Daryl Davis, a black man who infiltrated the Ku Klux Klan. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual coffeehouse-type setting. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Polly Wegner at 303-4244454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net. TUESDAY/MAY 7, 14, 21, 28 FAMILY CAREGIVER workshops Are

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

KEYBOARD CONVERSATION

Jeffrey Siegel presents Keyboard Conversations at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, at the Main Stage Theater at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. The final concert of the 25th anniversary season is “Dance: Waltzes, Marches, Polkas, and Tangos!” For tickets and additional information, call the Arvada Center box office at 720-898-7200 or go online to www. arvadacenter.org/on-stage.

THURSDAY/MAY 9 AWARDS CEREMONY The Arvada Police Department will recognize officers and citizens making a difference in our community at its spring awards ceremony at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. In addition, the Arvada Police will recognize second-graders from Arvada elementary schools who participated in the fifth annual Police Officer Appreciation coloring content. The ceremony is open to the public; the event is free, and coffee and desserts will be served immediately following the ceremony. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY/MAY 9-10, MAY 16-17 GOLDEN HS events Golden High

School presents One Act Plays by the school’s Stage Right Productions on May 9-10. The school’s music department presents its pops concert at 7

p.m. May 16-17. All events are in the auditorium at the high school. For information about the events, or tickets, contact Angela Becker at abecker@ jeffco.k12.co.us.

COMING SOON COMING SOON/MAY 11 BOWLING FUNDRAISER The

Arvada West High School Foundation plans a bowling fundraiser from 3-8 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at Western Bowl, 10000 Ralston Road, Arvada. Proceeds will go toward supporting scholarships and programs for Arvada West students. For one price, you can enjoy 2 games of bowling, shoes included. Face painting for the kids and a silent auction also are planned. Reservations are recommended by April 26. Email arvadawesthighschoolfoundation@hotmail.com for reservations, or visit www.arvadawesthighschoolfoundation.org for information.

MOVIE SHOWING “The War,” star-

ring Kevin Costner as a Vietnam War vet who deals with a rivalry between his son and another group of children, will show at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at Living Light of Peace, 5925 Miller. The movies was rated PG-13 in 1994. Movie is free; adults, teens, and older children are welcome.

ementary school PE teacher from Illinois who attended the conference. “The goal is to use fitness programs similar to this and get the message throughout the metro area.” Each school is different though, Whitman said, and each school will have to figure out what fitness program works best for them.

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of conserving resources and saving money put a smile on your face? Then the place to be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 11 is Olde Town Arvada for the first Sustain Arvada Festival. Celebrate community successes as we showcase examples of resource conservation and teach ways to practice conserving in your daily life.

“The model that works at Red Hawk might not be right for Harlem, but even if it’s just three to five minute increments of exercise, it will make a difference,” Whitman said. “Elementary children need about an hour of physical activity every day. It might be difficult to set aside an hour for it, but you can do smaller increments.”

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COMING SOON/MAY 14

CHILDREN’S TEA Celebrate Mother’s Day with your children or

MOMS LUNCHEON Colorado Women’s Connection plans its Moms of All Ages luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at Concordia Lutheran Church, 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Call 303-985-2458 for reservations. Visit www. coloradowomensconnection.com.

grandchildren by introducing them to the luxury of a first-rate tea party. Arvada Historical Society presents A Children’s Tea at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the McIlvoy House, 7307 Grandview Ave., Arvada. Enjoy herbal tea with scones, tea sandwiches and desserts along with a program, “The Hanky Hit Parade” by Katie Dix, Vintage Hanky Raconteur. Enjoy storytelling and fun activities about handkerchiefs. Each guest will receive a gift of a new or vintage hanky. Prepaid reservations are required. Call 303-4311261 to make your reservation.

COMING SOON/MAY 11-12 POTTERY SALE Potters for Peace will have its annual pottery sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 11, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 12, at Green Mountain United Methodist Church, 12755 W. Cedar Drive, Lakewood. Visit www.pottersforpeace.org. Volunteers and donations of pots are needed. For information, contact Sue Howell at suehowell0@gmail.com.

SPAIN FROM its heights as the dominant country in the world

in the 16th century, Spain is now one of the European countries struggling with debt. Join Active Minds from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, as we explore the roots and legacy of the Spanish Empire and how this important country fits into the regional and global puzzle today. The free program will be at First Presbyterian Church of Lakewood, 8210 W. 10th Ave., Lakewood. No RSVP required.

SOMALIA SOMALIA’S history is a story of Colonialism yielding to authoritarianism dissolving into anarchy. Chaos has reigned since the early 1990’s with rampant wars between rival clans, with no functional government in charge. Severe famine prompted the United Nations and the United States to intervene

in the 1990s with decidedly mixed results. Lately, heavily armed Somali pirates in speedboats have been seizing passing cargo ships and oil tankers and holding the ships and crew for ransom. Join Active Minds from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at Atria Inn at Lakewood, 555 S. Pierce St. The program is free; RSVP at 303-742-4800.

COMING SOON/MAY 14, JUNE 4 LECTURE SERIES Unique Lives & Experiences welcomes lecturers, artists and celebrities who will share perspectives from their lives. The series is at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in Denver. On Monday, March 11, the series welcomes Vicente and Marta Fox, Mexico’s former president and first lady. The series also includes Jane Goodall, primatologist and conservationist, on Monday, April 1; Sissy Spacek on Tuesday, May 14; and Dionne Warwich on Tuesday, June 4. The lectures begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available by calling 1-866-449-8118. Visit www.uniquelives.com. COMING SOON/MAY 14 UPCOMING CONCERTS Future performances in the Tuesdays

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at Trinity series continues April 9 with Miriam Kapner and Friends featuring chamber music paying tribute to the oboe; and May 14 with Nicolo Spera offering an evening of classical guitar. Concerts are at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 7755 Vance Drive, Arvada. Tickets are available at the door, by online reservation at www.tpcarvada.org, or by calling 303-422-3656, ext. 25. Parking is free.

RECURRING EVENTS DOG TRAINER Become a dog trainer with Misha May Foundation Dog Training and Rescue, using behavior science, holistic approaches and positive reinforcement techniques tailored to each individual dog, pet parent and specific situation. Learn to evaluate behavior, design exercises, coach humans, handle dogs, deliver presentations, and resolve and prevent a variety of behavior problems. Classes in Denver and Lakewood. Request an application at mishamayfoundation@gmail.com. Contact mishamayfoundation@gmail.com or call 303-239-0382 for information. Recurring Events continues on Page 24

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ent Swindle is used to seeing bent elbows, but his customers are holding books, not throwing back a cold one. “Sometimes I feel like a bartender. We have people who come in and tell us their whole life story, but it’s a great place to come and talk.” That’s how Swindle, owner of the Book Stop in Wheat Ridge, describes owning an independent book store today. Swindle is one of the last of a dying breed, one that has been decimated by the economy, a shift to electronic means of not only for ordering books, but reading them as well. With Barnes & Noble as the only real, boots-on-the-ground competition since Borders folded in 2011, surviving in the market hasn’t gotten any easier for independent shops. Yet, some stores do remain, and those who work there have built up an extremely loyal customer base by becoming experts on books and customer service and by trading in cheaper used books and hard-to-find titles.

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“You can’t beat us book people down. We treat every book like a sacred individual,” said Dave Harrison, who has worked at Black and Read in Arvada for almost seven years. “Our expertise is what makes us better than chains.” While most independent book stores mainly feature used books, it is still important to meet customer demand on current popular titles — from “50 Shades of Grey” to the “A Song of Ice and Fire” series by George R.R. Martin. Customer relationships help bookstore owners/managers know what to order when it comes to popular titles. “We try to get in what people are looking for, and if there are popular titles we have people looking for often. We can order them from other independent

Angelika Behrooz and Wayne Leanza own The Book Cranny in Arvada. The store thrives on customer service and using the internet to find rare books. Photos by Clarke Reader sellers,” said Wayne Leanza, co-owner of the Book Cranny in Arvada. Ignoring the online markets would be a mistake, but these shops are using it as a tool. “We started out selling books online, so we’re very aware of the prices being charged for books, and price accordingly,” said Leanza. Book Cranny co-owner Angelika Behrooz said that the shop will even do ordering online for people who would rather not do it themselves. “Some people don’t know how to find these cheaper books, don’t want to put their credit card information online or just don’t want to take the time to do it,” she said. “We’re happy to do the ordering for

the people who would rather not.” While Black and Read, the Book Stop and Book Cranny don’t have near the space that a Barnes & Noble does, they all make up for it by maximizing the space they do have. Any customer who walks into the shops will be astounded by the sheer volume of books in the space, with shelves following every contour and wall. Since all three shops buy books from individuals — some offer cash, some trade credit — the inventory is constantly changing, making frequent visits a good idea if a shopper wants to snatch up new titles. The range of categories each store stocks are equally impressive.

STORE LOCATIONS

Locations of independent bookstores in the west Jeffco region. Map by Lindsay Lovato

Black and Read 7821 Wadsworth Blvd. Arvada, CO 80003 303-467-3236 www.blackandread.net The Book Cranny 7580 Grant Place Arvada, Colorado 80002 303-420-7765 www.blueplanetbooksellers.com

The Book Stop 10840 W 44th Ave. Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 303-425-4960 www.abookstop.com Paperback Patti’s 2060 Youngfield St. Lakewood, CO 80215 303-274-1911 www.paperbackpatti.com

“We know many of the older men like the Westerns, and we have plenty of romances for women, but we also carry a lot of mystery-thrillers,” Swindle said. “There are so many genres out there, and we have something for everyone.” Book collectors who are looking for hard-to-find titles can spend hours going through the collected rarities at the stores. At Black and Read one is likely to find Stephen King novels on one shelf, and old hardback copies of “The Complete Set of Roman Drama” or three-volume set of “The Life of Samuel Johnson.” While the actual stock and layout is different in each shop, the attitude is the same — care about the books and care about the customers. “It’s a good job because the people who come into bookstores always make for good conversation,” Harrison said. Talking to customers about their favorite books is one of the best parts of the job, according to Behrooz. “We’re very available for customers and we love to suggest books,” she said. “We want people to feel welcome to come and browse and chat with us.”

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Pomona junior Colin Pratt delivers a pitch while base runner George Coughlin looks on. Pomona and Lakewood are both looking to get out of the middle of the pack of 5A Jeffco. Photo by Danny Williams

Collins hurls complete game; Lakewood pounds Pomona Yet it is the Panthers that are still in play for league title By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com ARVADA - Both teams are fighting to get out of the middle of the pack of the 5A Jeffco standings but just one team helped thcause. Lakewood went on the road and defeated Pomona 15-2 Saturday at Bart Mapps Field. The Tigers erupted for 15 runs off 18 hits scoring six runs in both the fifth and seventh inning. However, what will go unappreciated because of all of their offense was the pitching effort of Lakewood sophomore Danny

Collins who threw a complete game giving up just two runs on four total hits. “We showed today what kind of team we can be but it is on us to come out every game and play the way we played today,” Collins said But Pomona actually led early in the action. The Panthers struck first getting a run in the first inning and then another in the third. “We looked good early, we were competing and then the wheels just kind of came off,” Pomona coach E.J. Mapps said. “This is just one of the games you want to forget and then get back to work.” The Tigers roared later in the action getting six runs in the fifth inning. Senior Matt McMillan went 3-for-5 and scored twice, and senior Riley Collins went 3-for-5 scor-

ing three times and then driving in three more. “We know we are a good team, and today everything went our way. But we need to still find ways to win when things don’t necessarily go our way,” Lakewood coach Derrick Patterson said. Still, Pomona remains atop Lakewood in 5A Jeffco standings. Pomona (6-9, 2-2) doesn’t have as good of an overall record as Lakewood (8-7, 2-3), but the Panthers 2-2 league record is one game better than the Tigers 2-3 record. Pomona has dropped back-to-back league games but had won four of its previous five games. “We have shown we can play with anybody in our league but have also shown we can be beat by anybody. We need to find

some consistency and finish our season strong,” Mapps said. Lakewood is 4-4 over its last eight games winning one game and then losing the next over that stretch. However, the Tigers have displayed the kind of offensive power that gives them the chance to compete with even the most explosive offenses. But it is Pomona despite its unflattering overall record that sits just one game out of first place in 5A Jeffco behind Standley Lake, Ralston Valley and Chatfield who are all 3-1 in league play. Pomona will host Standley Lake Thursday at 4 p.m. in what will be a critical league game. Lakewood will host Standley Lake Saturday at 4 p.m.

Green Mountain Rams remain perfect after big win at Arvada A-West heating up; Alameda searches for first win By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com ARVADA - Green Mountain girls’ soccer kept a record perfect with a 10-0 victory Thursday at Arvada High School. Senior Kelsey Delanber and sophomore Jenn Brunsdon each scored twice and each recorded an assist for Green Mountain. The Rams (8-0-1, 4-0-1) now trail only Evergreen who is 6-0 in 4A Jeffco standings. Arvada (2-7-2, 0-5-0) is still looking for its first league win and its first win in over a month. The Bulldogs will play at Thornton Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Green Mountain plays at Lakewood Thursday at 3:30 p.m.

JAGS HEAT UP DOWN STRETCH

D’Evelyn girls’ soccer kept a hot streak

alive with a 10-0 victory over Alameda Saturday at Lakewood Memorial Field. Senior Kerry Carmody and junior Emily Garnier each scored a pair of goals for the Jaguars who have won four straight games. Alameda continues to struggle and is having a season that couldn’t end soon enough. The Pirates were very competitive early in the season but have struggled over the past month. Alameda (0-12-1, 0-5) will wrap up its season Wednesday when it plays Arvada at 6 p.m. at LMF. D’Evelyn (6-4-2, 4-2) will play Arvada West Thursday at 6 p.m. at North Area Athletic Complex.

A-WEST CONTINUES HOT PLAY

Arvada West girls’ soccer continued its winning ways beating rival Pomona 4-1 Friday at North Area Athletic Complex. A-West junior Amy Hayes scored twice and added an assist and sophomore Annika Hills scored as well. The victory was

the Wildcats fourth in a row. The loss for Pomona was its first after back-to-back ties. After five straight losses the Panthers went unbeaten in three consecutive games before the loss on Friday. Pomona (3-6-2, 1-4-1) will play Ralston Valley Friday at 4 p.m. at NAAC. Arvada West (9-2-1, 4-1-1) will play D’Evelyn Thursday at 4 p.m. at NAAC.

`STANGS STING STANDLEY LAKE

Ralston Valley got a critical 5A Jeffco league win beating Standley Lake 3-2 Friday at North Area Athletic Complex. The Mustangs recorded two first half goals and then added one more in the second half to secure a victory that will be key to figuring out a league champion. Sophomore Kasee Horton and junior Janelle Feldmann each scored for Ralston Valley. The Mustangs (9-3, 5-1) will play Pomona Friday at 4 p.m. at NAAC.

EAGLES SETTLE FOR TOUGH TIE

Faith Christian was St. Mary’s Academy’s equal in a 1-1 tie Friday at St. Mary’s Academy. St. Mary’s struck first scoring a first half goal before the Eagles tied the action in the second half with senior Sara Magnuson’s goal. Senior Caroline Jenkins recorded four shots on goal for Faith Christian (8-5-1, 4-31) but the Eagles were forced to settle for a tie.

FARMERS BLOWOUT PIRATES

Wheat Ridge girls’ soccer got its second consecutive blowout victory beating Alameda 10-0 Friday at North Area Athletic Complex. Wheat Ridge freshman Susan Whitney and Nikki Strickler each scored twice and senior Macee Broer recorded three assists. The Farmers 10-0 victory comes just one day after they defeated Arvada 10-0 on Wednesday. Wheat Ridge (10-2-1, 4-1-1) will wrap up its regular season when its hosts Cheyenne Mountain Thursday at 4 p.m.

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Farmers stay in mix for 4A Jeffco league title Green Mountain stays alive too; D’Evelyn wins again By Daniel Williams

d w i l l i a m s @ o u rc o l o ra donews.com LAKEWOOD - Wheat Ridge’s offense went nuts in a 14-0 victory Saturday at Arvada High School. Senior Tyler Kubasta homered and sophomore Dante DeCarlo went 2-for-3 with a pair of RBIs helping fuel a seven-run first inning for the Farmers. The victory was the fourth in a row for a Wheat Ridge team that is still fighting for a 4A Jeffco league title. The Bulldogs are trying to snap a four-game skid. Arvada (3-8-1, 1-7) will host Golden Thursday at 4 p.m. Wheat Ridge (6-6, 5-3) will play at D’Evelyn Thursday at 4 p.m.

A-WEST STEALS ONE FROM `STANGS

After struggling early this season Arvada West has rebounded with the help of a 7-4 victory Wednesday at Ralston Valley High School. A-West recorded five fifth innings led by junior Justin Mulvaney who went 2-for-3 with two RBI. The Wildcats have now won three of their past six games after starting the season winless in their first six games. The loss was a rare one for a Mustangs team that has won five of its last six games. Ralston Valley (10-5, 3-1) will host Pomona Saturday at 9 a.m. A-West (4-10-1, 2-3) will play at Frederick Thursday at 4 p.m.

RAMS KEEP TITLE HOPES ALIVE

Green Mountain kept its league title hopes alive with a 9-2 win over Alameda Thursday at Green Mountain High School. The Rams got three runs

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D’EVELYN GET GOLDEN WIN

D’Evelyn remained frontrunners to win a 4A Jeffco league title with a 13-3 victory over Golden

Saturday at D’Evelyn High School. Senior Luke Stratman homered as a part of his 3-for-3 day that included three RBI. Senior Pat Johnson went 2-for-3 scoring twice and driving in a pair of runs. The Jaguars have now won three straight games since losing to Wheat Ridge — their only loss of the season. Golden sophomore Paul Richy went 1-for-2 with two RBI. But since winning three straight games they have now dropped three in a row. Golden (5-8, 4-4) will play at Arvada Thursday at 4 p.m. D’Evelyn (12-2, 7-1) will host Wheat Ridge

Thursday at 4 p.m.

SAINTS SPLIT DOUBLEHEADER

Jefferson split a doubleheader with KIPP Denver Collegiate winning game one 7-5 before losing game two 16-15 Saturday at Jefferson High School. The victory was Jefferson’s first in over a month and despite the game two loss the team scored at least three runs in all four of the first innings of the game. In addition, despite the loss in game two the Saints 15-run effort was their most productive offensive effort this season. Jefferson (2-12, 2-7) will play a doubleheader Mon-

day at Denver Science & Tech Stapleton at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.

EAGLES SOAR AGAIN

Faith Christian got its 12th straight victory with an 11-4 in over Bishop Machebeuf Saturday at Faith Christian High School. The Eagles playing from

behind recorded 11 combined runs in the fourth, fifth and six inning of the game. Senior Tyler Deven went 2-for-5 with three RBI and junior Spencer Mochal went 3-for-4 with three RBI. Faith Christian (13-1, 120) will host Eaton Monday at 4 p.m.

Sports quiz 1) Who is the only player other than Harmon Killebrew to have 40 or more home runs in a season in Twins franchise history? 2) In 2012, Jose Reyes tied the second-longest hitting streak in Marlins history (26 games). Who also had at least a 26-game run for the Marlins? 3) New England’s Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez set an NFL record in 2011 for most combined receptions by tight ends (169). Which team had held the mark? 4) Name the five coaches to have led Kentucky men’s basketball to a total of eight national championships.

5) When was the last time a 40-yearold NHL player scored on a 40-yearold goalie before Philadelphia’s Mike Knuble did it against New Jersey’s Martin Brodeur in 2013? 6) In 2012, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. became the sixth driver to win consecutive titles in NASCAR’s Nationwide Series. Name three of the first five. 7) Kimiko Date-Krumm, in 2013, became the oldest female tennis player to win a main draw match at the Australian Open. How old was she?

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