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Adams County, Colorado • Volume 49, Issue 12

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Cities mixed on vow

General manager says he’ll find $300 million to finish FasTracks projects By Darin Moriki

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Northglenn High School junior Alia Mendoza, dressed as the Mad Hatter, hands out candy Saturday during Safe Street Halloween at the school. Photo by Andy Carpenean

Northglenn and Thornton officials said they have mixed feelings about a commitment by the RTD general manager to find $300 million for multiple unfinished FasTracks projects. Regional Transportation Director General Manager Phil Washington made the vow during the RTD board’s Oct. 23 meeting and also hinted at a series of proposed cuts to other programs to come up with the funding. Washington said he will provide a list of cuts for the board to consider and a final decision on these cuts may be made as early as December. Thornton Mayor Heidi Williams said she is wary of the announcement and is concerned it could be yet another unfulfilled promise. “Quite frankly, it is going to be really difficult for RTD to come up with $300 million over the next several years particularly if that savings has to come about through service level adjustments,” Williams said in an e-mail. “Clearly the devil is going to be in the details about where the savings will come from, and that will tell us who will be impacted or could suffer for it — $300 million is not a small sum of money.” Brook Svoboda, Northglenn’s planning and development director, said it is premature to determine how RTD’s plans may materialize over the next two months. More recently, he said RTD officials have been working on concrete plans to build up to the proposed 72nd Avenue station so they can apply for federal assistance. “I think there’s more information that needs to come out so we can take a closer look at it, but on the whole, I think the bigger issue here is that RTD is becoming more actively engaged with the north corridor communities and trying to solve and fund these projects,” Svoboda said. “It seems as if the tone has changed and there seems to be a more concerted effort now to try and solve this financial problem.”

Sheriff aims to expand crime lab Proposal could alleviate future costs, case turnaround time By Darin Moriki dmoriki@ourcoloradonews.com Adams County Sheriff Doug Darr is looking to expand his crime lab to improve case turnover rates and help alleviate future costs of crime analysis.

Darr said during an Oct. 17 presentation to the county commissioners the four additional labs, including individual rooms for tool marks and ballistics investigations and two more for DNA extraction and amplification, would help allay future costs amid looming state budget crunches. He proposed two budget figures — to build out the crime lab and create four individual labs is estimated that would cost the

county about $130,000 and a figure that includes the build out plus DNA equipment for two of the labs, supplies and two new specialists at about $750,000. Darr said one of the two options will be his second highest priority line item in his department’s 2013 budget. Sgt. Shane Heiter, a crime lab supervisor, said the crime lab currently sends tool marks and ballistics evidence to the Colorado Bureau Investigation for

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testing — a process that usually takes up to six months to a year before results are returned. The state agency rarely charged the county for its services, but Darr said that may be changing. “The state doesn’t have any money, and it has been getting tighter over the years, and the question is, ‘How long can we continue to send our items for testing down there without being charged,’” Darr said. “I can tell you a few years ago that I would as the CBI director that question and he would say, ‘Oh, don’t worry about it,’ but that hasn’t been the answer in recent days. The answer more recently has been, ‘I don’t think there will be any charges, but we have to wait and see what the annual budget looks like,’ so it tells us that there are issues.” Heiter said the need is be-

coming increasingly important as the crime lab struggles to shuffle multiple cases between three main rooms serving as a drug laboratory, fingerprint lab and photography room. “This will save the citizens, insurance companies and the sheriff’s department money, because we’re going to be able to put these people away,” Heiter said. “The payback is really for the citizens, because they would be paying for a service and we can give them that service and save them money in the long run.” Darr said both Denver and Jefferson counties are making plans to begin constructing their own crime labs, but noted that his office has an unusual advantage, since it already has the infrastructure in place to expand.

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‘Push past it’ helps man push the envelope He spreads his long arms wide so quickly, the audience startles. “Three! Am I really about to bungee jump?” He throws out the question emphatically. “Two! Wait! Wait! I am not ready for this! One! Why do I listen to Grandma-a-a?” His voice rises and his 6-foot-4 lanky frame pitches forward. He straightens and peers seriously through dark-rimmed glasses. “Push past it — advice that will stick in my mind till the end of my time.” Push past it. Those three words have defined milestones in Ryan Avery’s life, so much so that they recently led him to an extraordinary achievement. He learned them from his fiery but sweet, independent grandmother, who always gave it to him straight. So, listen to this story. It’s about dreaming big, working hard, believing in oneself. But, mostly, this is a story about a boy and his grandmother. “Last summer, I willingly attached myself to an industrial-sized rubber band, h-u-u-rled my body off the tallest bridge in North America, and almost wet myself. Bungee jumping for me was the equivalent of someone being scared of spiders bathing in a tub of tarantulas. Ugh! Why would I do something so scary? Because,” he gazes toward the audience, “Grandma’s famous words.” His voice rises. “Ryan, we all experience fear. Push.” His hands flick outward. “Past it.” His hands flick again. Ryan, 25, grew up in a small Texas town near Houston. In high school, he trained unflaggingly to break the record in the 400-meter freestyle swim relay. One day before the meet, the coach told him a faster teammate would replace him. As he opened the front door, his grandmother handed him a much-awaited letter. “Dear Ryan: Thank you for submitting your application to the University

of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. We regret to inform you that blah, blah, blah.” Ryan pauses. “Grandma grabbed my wrist, leaned in.” His voice climbs higher. “Ryan, we all get rejected. Push past it. Besides, who really wants to live in North Carolina anyways?” Five years later, in 2009, he graduated from Colorado State University with degrees in journalism and anthropology. He moved to Portland with his new wife, Chelsea, a CSU graduate studying for a master’s in social work at Portland State University. He scanned Craigslist for any job he could find to pay the bills — teaching an older man to use the computer; dressing up as Lord Voldemort for a Harry Potter midnight premiere; month-long marketing contracts with Nike, Toyota, Safeway. “I was scary broke and I called Grandma for help. Ryan, you need money? Well, you and me both! Push,” his hands flick, “past it.” In January 2011, 75 applications later, Ryan landed a job with Special Olympics Oregon. As manager of marketing and communications, he did TV and radio interviews, but didn’t like what he heard. He was part of the “like” generation — the word peppered his speech. His dad, a Toastmasters Club member, suggested he join the public-speaking organization. So he did. One Saturday morning last January, he came across a YouTube video of a competitor in the Toastmaster World

Championship of Public Speaking. An idea crystallized: If he didn’t do something big right then, he never would. Chelsea sat on the sofa completing a paint-by-number mountain scene as he announced his goal — to be the world champion in public speaking. Chelsea looked at him. OK, she said. They drove to Home Depot and bought huge whiteboards they nailed to the living room wall on which he could craft speeches. In the middle, he wrote “Ryan Avery — 2012 World Champion of Public Speaking.” The goal, Chelsea knew, was daunting. The 2011 winner had entered the contest 35 times before winning, and some 30,000 members start the competition each year. But Ryan dreamed big. The training began: Ryan woke at 5 every morning, worked on speeches until 8, ate breakfast and went to work. At 6 p.m., he returned home and continued practicing. At one point, he was giving 11 speeches a week at various clubs. Chelsea suggested if he could speak in uncomfortable situations, he’d give great speeches in comfortable ones. So he spiked his hair, hiked his jeans above his belly, threw on a ratty green T-shirt and headed to Pioneer Square, a downtown area where he would spontaneously rehearse among strangers. He spoke in gyms, saunas and prisons. He spoke underwater to figure out where to breathe and pause. He spoke in an airplane bathroom, anywhere that felt awkward. Finally, it was time. Contestants from 116 countries descended on Orlando in August for the 2012 World Championship of Public Speaking. In the fifth round, there was Ryan among nine semi-finalists. “Every stage of our lives we face fears and obstacles we have to push past, starting young with that la-a-rge hairy monster living under our bed, building

up courage to walk into that first Toastmasters meeting, or to face the day when we lose someone that we love.” Ryan pauses as he looks across the audience. “Grandma’s not the same person she once was.” Pause. “The woman who has always been there for me, who comforts me in that familiar perfume” — his hands fold toward his chest — “sl-i-i-ide me a cookie before dinner — will look right at me, forget who I am. Grandma is still here, but she’s already gone.” This speech, which he recently repeated at CSU’s annual high school Journalism Day before more than 1,500 students, propelled him into the final round. The speech he gave in the finals was about trust and, ultimately, his love for Chelsea. In the end, eight months after deciding he would become the World Champion of Public Speaking, he won. Every day at 5:45 p.m., a reminder rings on Ryan’s cell phone as it has for the past two years, and he calls his grandma, now 86 and living in Tampa with her daughter. The brief conversations are filled with ordinary questions — How was your day? What are you having for dinner? They keep a young heart connected with an old, beloved one. “Every bridge of fear we’re on starts that same mental countdown. Three! Am I really about to do this?” Ryan spreads his arms wide. “Yes.” “Two! Wait! Wait! I am not ready for this! “If not now, when? “One! Why do I listen to Grandma? “Because life is limited.” He looks at the audience. “Push past it.” 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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November 1, 2012

Northglenn upholds city manager residency requirements City Council divided on decision By Darin Moriki

dmoriki@ourcoloradonews.com Northglenn upheld requirements last week that would require its city manager to reside within city limits. Council struck down an amendment during its Oct. 22 public meeting by a 5-3 vote that would have allowed the hiring of city manager residing outside of the city’s limits, if that person “resides at a reasonable daily commuting distance by automobile.” Mayor Joyce Downing and council members Mayor Pro Tem Susan Clyne, Ward III, and Leslie Carrico, Ward II, voted in favor of keeping the residency requirement. Voters approved a ballot measure in 2008 that amended Section 6.1 of the city’s home rule charter, allowing council members to establish city manager residency requirements by creating an ordinance. The ordinance, adopted in March 2009, requires the future city managers to reside within the city’s limits within a

year of his or her appointment. The rule was made shortly after current city manager Bill Simmons was hired by the city in November 2008. He currently does not reside within the city’s limits. “I don’t approve of residency requirements, but I think there were a significant amount of people who voted for it,” Clyne said before she cast her vote. “Despite what I think, I guess I should represent what people voted for and what they want, so I would vote for it in its current format.” Wayne Dodge and Carol Dodge, Ward I; Joe Brown and Marci Whitman, Ward II; and Kim Snetzinger, Ward IV voted against the measure. Ward IV representative Gene Wieneke was absent from the meeting and did not vote on the measure.

Denver metro why should we force them to move? I don’t think that we should. If they are coming from outside the metro, there may not be housing that they like. It all goes back to the freedom of choice for me.” Snetzinger said she will ask for an al-

ternate ordinance to be brought forward at the next regular council meeting that does not require the city manager to live in the city. Council is currently looking for a new city manager to replace Simmons, who is retiring Dec. 31.

“I’m not forced to live in the city in which I work, why should I force someone else to do the same? I know I wouldn’t like it if I was told where I had to live,” Snetzinger said. “If they already reside in the

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CORRECTION It was reported in the Oct. 25 that Austin Sigg, the suspect arrested for the death of Jessica Ridgeway, lived at 10786 Moore St. in Westminster. That address is incorrect, Sigg lives at 10622 W. 102nd Ave. in Westminster.

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Jonathan and Jennifer Fenske hold an Apple iPad with an application for Healthy Creatures in their home in Thornton. Photo by Andy Carpenean

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By Darin Moriki dmoriki@ourcoloradonews.com When Thornton residents Jennifer and Jonathan Fenske first decided to create their own iPad application, they sought to solve a common dilemma faced by parents each day — finding something healthy, yet interactive to preoccupy their children. “We love iPads and we always hand it to our (three) girls — that’s where we got our love for apps,” said Jennifer Fenske, an author and weight loss company marketing director. “When you have kids, sometimes you’re in places like restaurant or church and you want something to keep them quiet, so you hand them your iPhone or iPad.” Today, the husband-and-wifeteam can be now counted among the hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs who are taking their idea into the rapidly growing realm of applications, commonly known as apps. Jonathan Fenske, an artist and stay-at-home father, said the cou-

ple’s journey started in January, when he began sketching the artwork and composing the music for their first iPad-only application that would allow children to play with their food, literally. He said this iPad-only application allows children from 3 to 8 years old to create two-dimensional figures using different types of vegetables and fruits, including green beans, eggplants and bananas. “Getting kids to eat certain things that they need to eat is always difficult,” Jonathan Fenske said. “I’m not saying that our app will make kids eat healthy things, but I wanted to include in it stuff that involves foods they may not know about that we want them to eat in a way that they could arrange them and play with it.” The Fenskes then paid a developer $5,000 to create the app using Jonathan Fenske’s drawings and musical compositions. The then couple formed Fat and Appy six months later and released their new app, Healthy Creatures, on Aug. 31. “I think our main motivation was that we saw how much our kids enjoyed them,” Jonathan Fenske said. “We thought we should at least give it a shot, because we had the creative part of it down. It’s kind of the same reason why I decided to start

writing children’s books — once we had children, I realized how much I enjoyed reading to them.” The Fenskes said the whole process of creating, launching and maintaining the app has been worthwhile, but noted that the risks from their investment are also high. I think this experience has been exhilarating and terrifying, because you’re putting your money on the line,” Jennifer Fenske said. “If you paint a painting, people are either going to love it or hate it, but in this case, you’re dropping thousands of dollars for a product that people may not buy. I think it makes me appreciate every small business person regardless of what they do, because you’re taking money that you made and putting it out there for people.” Looking toward the future, the Fenskes said they are hoping the app will segue into a lifestyle brand that would include children’s books and apparel. “I think what really drives us is a lifestyle that enables you to do what you want, when you want, from your home,” Jonathan Fenske said. The Fenskes’ app, Healthy Creatures, can be purchased online through Apple’s App Store at https:// itunes.apple.com/us/app/healthycreatures/id548635121?mt=8

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Mixed-use village on track Next step, commissioners to vote on development By Darin Moriki dmoriki@ourcoloradonews.com

Plans for a new development focused on integrating future RTD transportation plans around residential and commercial needs in southwest Adams County is one step closer to becoming a reality. The Adams County Planning Commission unanimously approved tentative plans for the Clear Creek Transit Village development near Lake Sangraco during its Oct. 25 public meeting amid a mixture of support and concerns from area residents. The proposed project by New Orleans, La.-based developer The TOD Group calls for the construction of no more than 1,125 residential units eand 250,000 square feet of space for Icommercial or industrial uses on 21.11 acres along Federal Boulevard. - The development at 6001 Federal dBlvd. is part of a plan adopted in Ocntober 2009 to guide future land-use sregulations, public improvements and partnerships near the two RTD nGold Line transit centers in unincor-

porated Adams County. These plans include the development of a “mixed-use village center” around the Federal Station, a “light industrial area” around the Pecos Station and a “business park” between the two stations. Proponents say the development will create jobs, spur economic development and become a catalyst for cleaning up Federal, while opponents say loud construction noise and the building’s maximum 95-foot heights are concerning to neighboring residents. “Heights and density are a concern, but quite frankly, if this applicant can find a developer who’s willing to invest and the bank’s willing to invest, who are we to say the development is not going to be successful,” said Adams County Planning Commissioner Paul Tochtrop before casting his vote. “The area needs improvement, so even though I have these concerns that were capably raised, I’m going to vote for it.” Unincorporated Adams County resident Kim Gillan, who lives several blocks away from the proposed building site, said she and other residents are not fighting development in general along Federal. She

said what concerns them are the proposed heights, densities and setbacks outlined in development plans. “We feel that a scaled down development on Federal will be very successful,” Gillan said. “If The TOD Group truly desires a world-class transit oriented development, we think they may want to seriously reconsider their design.” Andrew Jordan, the owner of a pressure washing business located two blocks away from the proposed development, said the project would provide a fresh face to an area that has struggled to heighten its image in recent years. “There’s a very slow momentum in improving the area,” Jordan said. “I think the momentum must be maintained by allowing The TOD Group development to be placed in that area along 60th and Federal. I think it would be very good for the other business owners and property owners in the area.” The county commissioners will vote on this issue after a public hearing 10 a.m. Monday at the Adams County Government Center, 4430 South Adams County Parkway in Brighton

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Teen faces 17 counts in Ridgeway murder Austin Sigg charged

eas an adult e dBy Ashley Reimers sareimers@ourcoloradonews.com a t Austin Sigg, the suspect rin the murder of Jessica Ridgeway, was charged -as an adult Tuesday in a eJefferson County court/room. He faces 17 charges -including four counts of first-degree murder. The 17-year-old also faces two kidnapping charges, one count of sexual assault on a child and a robbery charge connected to the Ridgeway murder. He faces one count of criminal attempt of sexual assault and one count of criminal attempt of kidnapping connected to the attempted abduction of a woman running around Ketner Lake in Westminster. The former Arapahoe Community College student calmly walked into the courtroom nodding to his family members who sat behind him. As the charges were read, some of Sigg’s family members began crying. Eight members of Ridgeway’s family, including her mother Sarah, were in the court room all wearing Ridgeway’s favorite color, purple. Last week Jefferson County District Attorney Scott Storey said Sigg will not face the death penalty because he is a juvenile. Storey said it’s a murky situation in terms of whether Sigg could face life in prison without parole also because he is a juvenile. When asked if he’s worked on a case like this one be-

Residents have many voting options Staff Report With only a few days left to Election Day, registered Adams County voters will be provided with a variety polling locations throughout the county. Registered voters may choose to vote at any one of the county’s 32 Election Day voting centers, including: Westminster Motor Vehicle Office, 8452 North Federal Blvd. DeVry University, 1870 W 122nd Ave. in Westminster Adams County Economic Development Office, 12200 North Pecos St. in Westminster Holiday Hills Village Mobile Home Park, 2000 West 92nd Ave. in Federal Heights Thornton Civic Center, 9500 Civic Center Drive Margaret Carpenter Recreation Center, 11151 Colorado Blvd. in Thornton Anythink Library, 5877 East 120th Ave. in Thornton Heritage Todd Creek Clubhouse 8455 Heritage Drive in Thornton These voting centers will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 6. A complete list of Election Day voting centers can be found at http://www. co.adams.co.us/index. aspx?NID=141. First-time early or Election Day voters will

be required to show an acceptable form of ID to vote in the general election. Acceptable types of identification includes: a valid Colorado driver’s license; a valid Medicare or Medicaid card issued by the United States Health Care Financing Administration; a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other governmental document that shows the name and address of the elector; a certified copy of a U.S. birth certificate for the elector; a valid U.S. military identification card with photograph; a valid U.S. passport; or a certified documentation of naturalization. A complete list of other acceptable identification forms can be found at http://www. co.adams.co.us/index. aspx?NID=162. Mail-in ballots that were sent starting on Oct. 15 must be returned in the signed official return envelope by Election Day. The last recommended day to mail in ballots was today. Mail-in ballots may also be surrendered inperson at early voting or Election Day center locations listed in the information box. For more general election information, visit http://www. co.adams.co.us/index. aspx?NID=141 or call: 720-523-6500.

LETTERS POLICY Westminster Police officer T.C. Cunningham talks with another officer while blocking off an intersection at W. 102nd Avenue and North Moore Court where an investigation at the home of Austin Reed Sigg was underway Wednesday, Oct. 24. Photo by Andy Carpenean

fore, Storey said, “I’ve been doing this for 25 years, I’ve seen a lot.” Ten-year-old Ridgeway disappeared on Oct. 5 while walking to Chelsea Park in Westminster to meet up with friends before school. Her body was found days later in the Pattridge Park Open Space area in Arvada. Police received a call last week from Sigg’s mother leading police to his arrest. Before attending Arapahoe Community College, Sigg attended Standley Lake High School in Westminster. Sophomore Adam Williams didn’t know Sigg personally, but he did see him around school last year. He said after Sigg’s arrest was in the news it really hit home. “Once we found out that the kid who had done it had just left the school not only a year ago, a guy everyone knew or had class with, it really brought in a lot harder,” he said. “You wouldn’t expect that

someone you were talking to about a math question last year would actually have done this to a little girl.” Westminster Mayor Nancy McNally said now that Sigg has been arrested, the community needs to also give support to the Sigg family, as well as continue the support for the Ridgeway family. She also expressed her appreciation to the law enforcement members for their continued work on this case. “I can’t say enough praise and gratefulness for our police force as they

Donald F. Miller Donald F. Miller, 81, of Northglenn, died Friday, Oct. 19, 2012. Celebration of Life was held, Wed., Oct. 24, at Horan and McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant St., Thornton. Please visit www.HoranCares.com.

have worked tirelessly on this investigation,” she said. “I know each one of them are working hard to keep this city safe and to bring justice to Jessica. Each one of them think of Jessica as their own daughter.” Sigg remains in juvenile detention. The next hearing, a status conference, is set for 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 27. NORTHGLENN-THORNTON SENTINEL (ISSN 1044-4254)

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OPINIONS / YOURS AND OURS

Say yes to 2-plus: Approve ballot question 1A The question whether to increase the Adams County Board of Commissioners from three to five has been around for a while, often discussed among county watchers. This time around the county decided to put the notion on the ballot, as Ballot Question 1A, and we urge voters to support it. The Quality Paving scandal — in which the county was bilked of about $1.8 million for paving projects that were not completed — is considered by many as a good reason to put more commissioners on the job. We agree more heads manning the county commissioner board chamber dais means more oversight to keep ethics and process in line. But the past decade there have been other times when we thought having five commissioners instead of three might

OUR VIEW simply better represent the county. Having five commissioners in the community to take in the issues, projects at hand creates more representation and thoroughness of review. It helps to counteract a two-to-one tendency for the two most like-minded commissioners to pretty much run the show and give a cursory listen to the third commissioner, which we noticed from time to time during the past 15 years. And having more commissioners to split up the duties of representation in other agencies and to attend other meetings is a plus. Three

can do the job, but five can do it better. There have been some years in which the commissioners’ residences tended to be clustered on one part of the county, such as the Westminster area. If the increase to five commissioners is approved we suggest the district lines be reviewed with this issue in mind. We would like to see commissioners from all reaches of the county represent citizens. And we tend to like the second option included on the ballot that calls for three commissioners residing in districts to be elected by only voters in the district and two commissioners to be elected at-large. Of course cost is one of the key arguments against the question to increase the board from three to five. The salary for each county commissioner is $87,500, plus numerous benefits, office

and travel costs. The cost factor does give us pause, but looking at the challenges facing the county, the potential to have increased representation and have increased awareness guide the county’s future, we say it is worth it. There is a lot of work to be done in Adams County with the growth around Denver International Airport, growth to the north side of Thornton and social issues involving the aging baby boomer generation, to name a few. If the county goes to five, maybe many years from now, it should look at going back to three. For now, there is much to do. We see strength in a slightly higher number of commissioners. Vote yes for Ballot Question 1A.

Building an enhanced tomorrow “Some men see things as they are and say, ‘why’; I dream things that never were and say, ‘why not.’ Robert F. Kennedy’s famous quote frames this column regarding the pending Clear Creek Transit Village development proposal. This 21-acre Transit Oriented Development (TOD) plan, located at 60th Avenue on the west side of Federal Boulevard, will be before the Adams County commissioners at its Monday public hearing. The plan is much more than a dream. It is a tangible multi-use development plan which could be the pivotal point to set the tone for re-development in unincorporated southwest Adams County along Federal Boulevard. It is property owner John Renne’s vision of residential, retail and office development arranged in a compatible plan that would bring housing, job creation and tax base to a down and out part of the county adjacent to Clear Creek and its amenities.

A viable plan

The plan has been in the making for more than three years. Throughout that time, Renne patiently worked with the neighbors, Regis University, RTD, CDOT, BNSF Railroad, Urban Drainage and Flood Control District and Adams County government to craft a viable plan that works for neighbors and developers. At one point, the Gold Line commuter rail station for Federal Boulevard was planned to be adjacent to his property, but ultimately this opportunity got po-

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liticized. His plan calls for a combination of land uses with the bulk of the property earmarked for residential development. Originally, the plan called for a maximum of 1,600 dwelling units, but Renne reduced the number by nearly 500 in an effort to compromise with concerned neighbors and business owners. It calls for three- to seven-story buildings with a maximum of 1,125 residential units strategically spread over the property. Also, neighborhood retail and office development are included to support a de-emphasis on vehicular travel. Jobs would be created where area high school and college students could work along with adult employees. Office development would also create jobs and augment new tax base for the county and Adams County School District 50.

Building heights are critical

The critical component to making this development work is the number of dwelling units realized on the site. In order to support the 7.5 acres of open space and park given to the county by Renne along with being able to attract retail and office, density of units is fundamental to the business plan. The three- to seven-stories configuration is representative of other transitoriented development (TOD) plans not only along the Gold Line, but along other commuter rail corridors. For example, height limits are eight stories in Wheat Ridge, Arvada Ridge and both Sheridan Boulevard and Wadsworth Boulevard in Lakewood.

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As you drive southbound along Federal from Westminster into unincorporated Adams County, you observe a maze of older buildings. The land use is a check-

ered pattern of retail, commercial, office, residential, motel and light industry. Some of the businesses are less than desirable including strip clubs, adult entertainment, auto repair, former landfills and others which create a less than positive visual landscape along this busy state highway. In order to achieve enhanced re-development along this gateway into Adams County and Westminster, change is a critical factor. The re-development of this main entry way will not happen overnight even if the economy was back to full steam. It will likely be a 10- to 20-year endeavor with the Adams County government leading the way. But property owners and developers have to be convinced that the opportunity is really there and higher land uses such as residential would be viable. Density is the key. And density can be done in a positive way based on how you arrange the buildings on the site along with the quality of design and building materials. Clear Creek Transit Village could be the trendsetter for the area and set a quality tone for others to follow.

Why or why not?

Will the Adams County commissioners decide to be the “why” or “why not” in Kennedy’s statement? I certainly hope the outcome of Monday’s public hearing will support a positive, forward-thinking vision for the future of southwest Adams County rather than a short-sighted, politically compromised decision. We need a positive vision and this TOD development would be a solid start.

Bill Christopher is former city manager of Westminster and used to represent District J on the RTD board of directors.

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Election buzz: Soon Commissioner candidates focus it will all be over

By the time you read this column there will be only five days and the presidential election will be over. That is we will know who our president will be or will we? It is not officially over until the electoral votes are counted and one candidate receives 271 electoral votes. However, barring a tie, we should know who our president will be for the next four years. It has been a long, contentious campaign and we are all tired of the negative ads, the name calling and the lack of thoughtful vetting of the real issues. For me, a couple of those issues are of paramount importance. I wish we could agree that women’s health issues on abortion, contraceptives and birth control can be done away with and be off limits in an election. For this to take place we won’t get there with Mitt Romney. But that’s just one reason I voted for ,Obama. I think Romney showed his true colnors when in a private fundraiser he said -47 percent of the voters believe they are sentitled to health care, good housing and -other needs and that he’s not depending eon them for support. It really turned me off with his secre-tive ways of appealing to the well off. eCloser to home t I’ve never been a straight party ticket nvoter and when it came to the second disktrict county commissioner race I chose

not to cast a vote for any of them. - My thought was “when in doubt, tdon’t.” There were also a few other issues dI didn’t care for. e r -

By Darin Moriki dmoriki@ourcoloradonews.com We sure don’t need to promote more marijuana. Yes, I did vote to expand the Adams County Commission to five and have two “at large” commissioners. Our county is too large and diverse for only three to run the show. I figure it’s harder to corrupt five than three. Boy, do we ever need to let the light shine and make those in office work a full day for all the pay they receive. What a cushy job they have for a few days of work.

In the words of Lincoln

We can’t go wrong remembering the words and wisdom of President Abraham Lincoln. He gave us the following: The legitimate object of government is to do for a community of people whatever they need to have done but cannot do at all or cannot so well do for themselves in their separate and individual capacities. Vi June is past Democratic state representative for House District 35. She is a former mayor of Westminster and a former newspaper publisher. A Westminster resident for more than four decades, she and her husband, Bob, have five grown children and eight grandchildren.

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e u Untold costs g This letter to the editor is in response g to the Adams County Election Guide e 2012 article by Darin Moriki, “County d voters to consider board expansion.” Adams County ballot question 1A is up for the November election to increase county commissioners from three to five. A major concern to the voter is the ” cost and value, which is mine as well, e but more concerning is disclosure of all g costs. g There is no question that the salary is s $87,300 per commissioner, but benefits costs become murkier. The budget d director says $25,328 or 29 percent, and the Human Resources Department re-

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tirement plan administrator estimated to me 35 percent to 40 percent, using 37 percent equals $32,301. Cell phone $1,800. Vehicle costs $4,320 per year, but not mentioned vehicle purchases of $30,000 times two, if the commissioners choose a county car. Build two offices — $70,000, a questionable estimated cost. No mention of retired commissioner costs — $15,000 to $45,000. No mention of increased support staff and travel expenses. For a more in depth explanations of costs, process, and scenarios go to: VoteNo1A.com. Larry Pace Former Adams County commissioner

Four of the five Adams County commissioner candidates running for two district seats raised a modest amount of money in the last three crucial months leading up to the general election. The most recent campaign finance reports released on Oct.17 show that four of the candidates report having fair amount of cash-on-hand, but most said they are now focused on driving Adams County residents to the polls. Democratic District 1 commissioner candidate Eva Henry raised $48,944.23 in monetary and non-monetary contributions and spent $35,176.50 between July 22 and Oct. 11. Henry said she used most of the money to help bring her campaign message to about 19,000 doorsteps of unaffiliated and Democrat voters countywide since March. “I think my campaign is still on the right track,” Eva Henry said. “Around the county, I did not spend a lot of money on signs, because they don’t reach voters. My money has been spent to reach individual voters and reach their doors, because that’s where the votes are.”

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Her Republican opponent Gary Mikes raised $41,064.13 in monetary and non-monetary contributions and spent $19,863.97 during the same three-month time period, according to his campaign finance reports. E-mails and phone requests to Mikes were not returned before press time. Democratic District 2 candidate Charles “Chaz” Tedesco raised $42,754 in monetary contributions and spent $31,379.71 between July and October. Tedesco did not report any non-monetary contributions during that three-month timeframe. His campaign manager, Nicole Hanlen, said Tedesco’s campaign was primarily focused on reaching out to all voters by “knocking on thousands of doors and calling many more people.” “We have focused our energies on a get-out-thevote effort,” Hanlen said. “We plan to continue our positive campaign with a special effort at getting our supporters to actually

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vote. Initial indications are that this is an effective strategy.” Tedesco’s Republican opponent Donnia Howell raised $39,788.94 in monetary and non-monetary contributions and spent $18,471.78, according to her campaign finance reports. Howell said most of the money was spent on signs, mailers and postage, but not for any transportation-related costs. To date, Howell estimates that she has met nearly 20,000 voters at their doorsteps and “contacted many more through mailers and phone calls.” “A majority of my campaign contributions have come directly from residents and business owners in Adams County who care about what happens here, and the integrity of our local government,” Howell said. “I am very fiscally responsible and as such have been able to do more with less, and am proud of all my campaign has accomplished within the financial budget I had in place.”

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‘Gabby Gourmet’ stays the course Jeffrey Siegel will stop by the Arvada Center to perform the works of Claude Debussy on Nov. 7. Siegel describes Debussy’s work as some of the most enchanting ever written. He has been performing his Keyboard Conversations series for 25 years at the Center.

Clued into classics Series shares stories of music and their composers By Clarke Reader creader@ourcoloradonews. com The nuances of classical music can be challenging for a listener to grasp, but pianist Jeffrey Siegel is eager to help. Siegel will celebrate the 25th anniversary season of his Keyboard Conversations series on Wednesday at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., with “Claude Debussy: Clair De Lune, Fireworks and More.” Siegel’s keyboard conversations combine some of the most famous classical piano music ever written with stories about the composers and the music they wrote. “It almost seems unnatural for a musician to be talking so much,” he said. “We’re trained to communicated in tones, not words about tones.” After performing concerts for a quarter-decade at the Arvada Center, Siegel has a following of listeners who make a point to attend his shows, according to Melanie Mayner, publicist for the center.

“He has built up a really loyal following of people, and when people attend the series, they often turn into regulars,” she said. “It’s so interesting to not only hear the piece, but hear all that he has to say about the composer and the backstory of the music.” According to Mayner, not only are the performances perfect for people who are looking for an introduction to classical music, but it is extremely interesting for those who are already fans, and want to learn more. Siegel is quick to note that the series is not a lecture, but rather a way to enrich listening experiences by taking pertinent and relevant information on what might have been going on in the composer’s life and putting it in non-technical terms. For Siegel, Debussy is one of the best composers for getting listeners interested in what can be accomplished with a piano. “I can’t think of a composer who enchants the ear more than Debussy,” he said. “A lot of people say that Monet had the greatest eye of all time —

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well Debussy had the greatest ear. He was a real gourmet of sound, and every note has a purpose.” As it turns out, Debussy’s most famous work, “Clair De Lune,” was not a favorite of the composer, and he was reluctant to have it published. Siegel said there is more to Debussy’s work than the subtle beauty of “Clair De Lune,” with the composer writing a spoof of the English National Anthem, coming up with his own take on the cake walk, a popular dance during the time. The performance closes with “The Isle of Joy,” which Siegel describes as one of the most “sexy, sensuous and orgasmic pieces of music ever written.” The Keyboard Conversations series has been per-

formed all over, culminating every year in a show in London, but Siegel said the Arvada Center has always been a special place for him to perform. “The audience here is a wonderful audience to play to, and there are always familiar faces. Everyone loves having this attachment to the music,” said Siegel, who lives in New York. “We’re living today in a more robotic age than ever and what music offers people is a chance to step away from that.” The Keyboard Conversations will return to the Arvada Center in the spring and summer with performances of Schubert and Strauss. For tickets and more information, call 720-898-7200 or visit www.arvadacenter.org/ on-stage.

Pat “Gabby Gourmet” Miller won’t talk trash about restaurants. In her 27th edition of the Gabby Gourmet Restaurant Guide, which just hit bookstores, select restaurants and cooking stores, Gabs continues that tradition. “I try to give people an idea of the place, and do not write up negative reviews,” she said. Instead, she bestows “pig” ratings on restaurants. To die for, the highest rating possible, means, “An absolutely divine experience, and we believe they are Colorado’s over-the-top spots for dining.” Five pigs: “This is the creme de la creme for the very best restaurants in the area.” Four pigs: “Some deliciously top-notch eating places.” Three pigs: “Fun places to dine.” NR or no rating: “Restaurants are too new to rate or are markets.” And she tosses in a half pig for restaurants that are in between a solid number of pigs. Making the coveted to-die-for cut this year were: Barolo Grill, D-Bar Desserts (which also serves savory fare), Elway’s Cherry Creek, Elway’s in The Ritz-Carlton Denver, Frasca Food & Wine, Fruition, L’Atelier, Linger, Mizuna, Rioja, Root Down and Shanahan’s. For the second year, Gabby includes a “Gabalicious” list, “highlights of her favorite selection of dishes from the best and brightest of the area’s culinary creators.” At Solera, for example, she recommends the Thai-style calamari. At Z Cuisine, the duck cassoulet is simply Gabalicious. What keeps her from putting the pigs out to pasture after all these years? “Because things change so much, and I think having a book to give you the location, hours, reservations, cross streets, price, etc., is a special thing to have all in one place,” she said. “I hope people like the reviews, but the information is super anyway.”

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Speaking of eating, 5280, Denver’s magazine, has a supplement in the current issue that includes Best of the ‘Burbs, a guide to dining, events and shopping in cities including Littleton, Highlands Ranch, Centennial, Englewood, Parker, Castle Rock, Greenwood Village and Lone Tree. Pick up the insert that comes inside the November issue of the magazine on newsstands now.

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Robert Broderick, a former Adams County resident and United Power chief executive officer, died on Tuesday, Oct. 23, at St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minn. He was 64. Broderick joined United Power in 1997 after leaving his position as executive vice president at Dakota Electric, a large cooperative headquartered in Farmington, Minn. Broderick helped direct the cooperative during a crucial period of time for the company, especially from 2003 to 2008, when United Power disbanded many of its subsidiary efforts and was experiencing massive growth. At the beginning of Broderick’s tenure, United Power served about 30,500 meters and was only generating $36.4 million in revenues. Under his guidance, the cooperative’s revenues grew to more than $126.7 million and the number of meters served more than doubled to 66,368 by the end of 2009. “Bob was a favorite of the employees ,and he emerged to craft a very tight knit team here,” said United Power external affairs director Troy Whitmore. “It’s a family-style type of leadership, so we’re all just very sad that his retirement won’t be longer, because it was well deserved. He was quite a mentor for me and several of my coworkers, so he will be missed.” During his time at United Power, Broderick also served on a number of boards, including Adams County Economic Development, Greater Brighton Economic Development and the Brighton Charter Schools. Barry Gore, the Adams County Economic Development’s chief executive officer, said Broderick was a part of the organization’s executive committee from 2004 and 2008 and served as its chairman for one year in 2004. As ACED’s chair, Broderick helped spearhead expansion and relocation projects for several companies, including Platte Valley Medical Center, Whirlpool, Rocky Mountain Natural Meats, FedEx Freight and Furniture Row. “Bob was a joker and always conveyed a great mood,” Gore said. “I don’t recall Bob ever being in a bad mood. He was just really a great spirit to have in the room.” Metro North Chamber of Commerce chief executive officer Deborah Obermeyer agreed. “He loved the concept of regional partners working together to promote our area and quickly became a strong supporter and advocate for the region,” Obermeyer said in an e-mail. “Bob never backed down from a challenge when he believed in the cause and his leadership was instrumental in getting the Metro North Chamber moved into new office space that would promote a strong image of our region’s business community. More importantly, Bob cared about his employees, family and friends and had a great balance in his life.” Broderick is survived by his wife, Terri; their four children, Katie Astrup and their children, Jonah and Ben, Fargo, N.D., Dane Anderson, New York City, N.Y., Andrew Broderick, Chanhassen, Minn., and Laura Hoenack and their children, Gus and Nova, Minneapolis, Minn.; two brothers, Dick and Jim Broderick; three sisters, MaryAnn Castro, Betty Brown, and Joan Kohlmeyer; and many nieces and nephews. A celebration service will be held for Broderick at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, at Korsmo Funeral Chapel in Moorhead, Minn.

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Brand New Homes in Castlewood Ranch! Renovated 2 Story Townhouse

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THE DOOR OF OPPORTUNITY IS OPENING SOON... An exciting opportunity is waiting for you at our brand new Hampton Inn & Suites Denver South. Help us prepare for ourâ&#x20AC;Ś

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Help Wanted AHI *** CNA CLASSES ***

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AP Clerk Monarch Investment

in Franktown looking for a knowledgeable reliable team member to join our growing AP team. 2 years experience preferred. Email resume to

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Keep Kids Together

Duties include inspection of constructed facilities & plan reviews. Reviews irrigation system designs. Tracks walk-thru inspections, develops punch-list letters and conducts follow-up inspections. Previous construction experience, including but not limited to water & sewer mains. AutoCAD Civil 3D exp a plus. $18.75 to $23/hr plus excellent benefit package. More info on www.pwsd.org. Submit aschramm@pwsd.org or fax to 303-841-8992

Caregivers. to provide in-home care to senior citizens who need assistance with activities of daily living. Up to 40 hrs. per week Call Today 303-736-6688 www.visitingangelss.com/employment

Computer

Inovant, LLC, a Visa Inc. company currently has openings in our Highlands Ranch, CO location for Network Support Engineers (123792) to install, configure and supp. Visa Inc., netwks. Trblesht & resol. complex 2nd level netwk rel. problems, coordinate res. where nec. & serv. as escal. pt. to 1st level operat. teams. Apply online at www.visa.com and reference Job# 123792. EOE

Cooks

Beginning cook position and food service assistant, weekend positions. Contact Calaine 303-424-4445

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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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OTR Refrigerated TEAMS and Solos Solos up to $.40 cpm, Teams up to $.44 CDL-A, 1yr Exp, Clean MVR David 800-635-7687 *1055 M-F 8a-4p only.

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EXPERIENCED FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED! Savio House is currently seeking experienced foster/group home parents to live on site at our premier group center located in Lakewood. Applicants must provide a loving, nurturing, home environment to children in the custody of the Department of Human Services. Qualifications include: HS diploma or above, at least 21 years of age, ability to pass motor vehicle/criminal and background check. Lucrative reimbursement for highly qualified candidates. For details contact Rebecca at 303-225-4108 or Tracy at 303-225-4152

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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. GEN958 FIREFIGHTERS No experience necessary. Training for aviation structural firefighting. Great job retention! Earn college credits and great pay while training for the future. Must be 17-34 with H.S. diploma. Call 1-888-249-7769, ext 333.

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Nutrition Educator

Teach basic nutrition, food budgeting, meal planning, physical activity and food safety in Arapahoe County to low income parents. 30 hrs/wk. High school diploma or GED required. Valid CO driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and daily use of personal car required; mileage reimbursed. $13 per hour. Will train. Fluency in English required. Spanish Fluency preferred. To apply call Karen Martinez or Sheila Gains at (303) 7301920 or pick up an application at 5804 South Datura St. Littleton, CO 80120. Application deadline is Nov. 9 at 12 noon. CSU is an EEO/AA employer. CSU conducts background checks on all final candidates.

Parker law firm and title company needs F/T clerical or paralegal staff. Previous bankruptcy, eviction, foreclosure experience helpful but not required. Must be ACCURATE & industrious for hi-volume, fast-paced work. Email letter, resume & salary requirements to: melindapekol@janewaylaw.com with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Position Available - your nameâ&#x20AC;? in subject line. Part Time Spanish Teachers

and assistants needed for South East Denver area for Spanish program at Elementary Schools. Please e-mail your resume to: spanishenrich@aol.com or fax 303-840-8465

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Human Resources Technician - Benefits $19.67 - $25.19/hour, closes: 11/5/12 Submit City of Westminster online applications thru 8:30 a.m. on close date http://www. cityofwestminster.us/jobs EOE

I.T. Support Technician IT Support Technician, City of Black Hawk. $49,010 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $66,308 DOQ/E. Unbelievable benefit package and exceptional opportunity to serve in Coloradoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premiere gaming community located 18 miles west of Golden. The City supports its employees and appreciates great service! If you are interested in serving a unique historical city and enjoy working with diverse populations, visit www.cityofblackhawk.org for application documents and more information about the City of Black Hawk. Requirements: AA degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information System, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field; minimum of three (3) years progressive experience in a data processing and client server environment, with installation/maintenance on computers and training of staff. Working experience with OS installs on workstations and servers, setup users on network and Exchange, TCP/IP networks DNS, Active Directory, adding extension to Avaya IP Office, ability to restore servers; valid Colorado driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license with a safe driving record. Work scheduled is MonFri 8 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 pm with rotating on-call duty to include evenings, weekends and holidays. To be considered for this limited opportunity, please submit a cover letter, resume, completed City application with copies of certifications and driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license to: Employee Services, City of Black Hawk, P.O. Box 68, Black Hawk, CO 80422, or fax to 303-582-0848. Please note that we are no longer accepting e-mailed applications. EOE.

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Western Summit Constructors, Inc.

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Work From Home AVON Good earnings to sell or buy, CR, Parker, HR & Centennial. Call for information Fay, (303)790-2524 flnorris@yahoo.com

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NOW HIRING An inclusive, energetic culture. Incredible opportunity. A community-focused company. And one of the most powerful brands in the world. You can expect a lot from a career at Target. SEASONAL LOGISTICS TEAM MEMBERS • Stock and pull merchandise from the stockroom to the sales floor • Locate and place extra merchandise into the stockroom • Stock merchandise on the sales floor • Keep receiving area and stockroom clean and safe • Prepare new merchandise for easy stocking Requirements: • Cheerful and helpful guest service skills • Friendly and upbeat attitude • 18 years of age or older

Benefits: • Target merchandise discount • Competitive pay • Flexible scheduling

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To Apply: • Visit Target.com/careers, select hourly stores positions and search for the store city of Highlands Ranch or zip code 80129 • Apply in person at the Employment Kiosks located near the front of any Target Store

Target is an equal employment opportunity employer and is a drug-free workplace. ©2012 Target Stores. The Bullseye Design and Target are registered trademarks of Target Brands, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Arts & Crafts

Grain Finished Buffalo

quartered, halves and whole 719-775-8742

Garage Sales Multi Group UPSCALE PRECIOUS TREASURES

Garage Sale Includes crafts, baked goods and jam. Saturday November 3rd 8am-2pm. Arvada United Methodist Church 6750 Carr St. Arvada

Saturday November 3rd

8am-3pm Rain or Shine. 64th & Quaker, 15860 West 66th Place, Arvada. Teen clothes, purses, shoes, boots, boys clothes, boys bike, roller blades, ping pong table, skates, golf clubs, cart, sofa, chairs - swivel & LazyBoy - Large area rugs, artwork, mens suits, jackets, boots, pet cage and more!

Arts & Crafts

30th Annual Craft Fair

Community Recreation Center 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada 303-425-9583 Nov. 2, 6-8:30 pm and Nov. 3, 9 am-3 pm Admission $2 or free with donation of school supplies Bring this ad and receive two for one admission

HOLIDAY CRAFT SALE

Quality Hand Crafted Items Friday Nov. 2nd 9am-3pm. Saturday Nov. 3rd 9am-1pm. 80th & Sims follow the signs

Free parking Please Recycleand thisadmissions, Publication Free gift for 1st 250 shoppers. when Finished

Unique Handcrafted Gifts Free Admission

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Furniture Cut/Split/Deliver

$202.25 a cord for Pine, Fir & Aspen some areas may require a delivery charge. Scrap Metal hauling also available 303-647-2475 or 720-323-2173

For Sale

Wicker Wing back chair and footstool $130, Antique Sewing table $75, Pewter collection $190. Doll house $200, Other items too numerous to mention. Please call 303 -815-4795

Full sized Bassett

LUNCH WILL BE AVAILABLE

sofa couch. Excellent condition, earth tone $150.00 OBO. 303-470-1829

Summit of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church

4661 E. 136th Ave. Thornton 303-452-0448 www.summitofpeace.org

Douglas County Commemorative Winchester Rifle. #4 of 10, 24K gold plated, engraved, $2,000. Serious inquires call 719-783-2234.

Bulk Firewood

Ponderosa Pine split $165 a cord $95 a half cord $55 a quarter cord Pick up only Smaller sizes $120 a cord 303-746-0444

Health and Beauty New and Used Stair Lifts

Quality Pool Table

8' 3 piece 1" slate $600 worth of accessories Call 303-456-8181

Tickets/Travel All Tickets Buy/Sell

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

Wanted to Buy BUYING COINS and COIN COLLECTIONS 1964 or earlier US coins. Paying 20 times the face value. Call weekdays 303-234-0875 or coinguy3@gmail.com 50's & 60's furniture, lamps, art, teak, signs, fun & unusual household pieces & antiques. Mod Mood 303-502-7899

PETS

Long time insured Colorado dealer A American Stair Lifts $1350 used-$2350 For new. (303)466-5253

Lost and Found Missing Dog

Our black mini-schnauzer is missing. He could be anywhere. He is microchipped, please take him to a vet or shelter to scan & confirm or call 303-927-7640.

Autos for Sale Majestic Towing & Recovery, LLC

999 Vallejo Street, Denver, CO 80204 720-775-2702 Please be advised the following vehicles are for sale: 01. 1995 Gray Ford Econoline 150 Vin#S57658

Boats and Water Sports 12 Ft Alum Fishing Boat,

with swivel seats, boat trailer, trolling motor, oars, accessories. Excellent condition $685. 303-250-5019

12 Ft Alum Fishing Boat,

with swivel seats, boat trailer, trolling motor, oars, accessories. Excellent condition $685. 303-250-5019

Miscellaneous Lloyd Chiropractor Adjusting Table, adjustable head rest and paper dispenser, $89 OBO. Top of the line airbed, new pump, mattress under warranty. Gary @ 303 688-9171.

RV’s and Campers

New Quisenart 1 lb. coffee grinder $25, beautiful small chest of drawers $150 Microwave $20 many other beautiful items - nice for Christmas presents 303-913-6792

motor home. Fully self contained also tow-able

Musical

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Lowrey Carnival Organ Perfect condition rarley played. Original price $12,000 asking $3,000. 303-467-1884

Loveseat,

beige floral, free to be picked up 303-688-1813

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Sporting goods

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Firewood

Firewood Sale

Fri. Nov. 2nd 8am-4pm. Sat. Nov. 3rd 8am-4pm.

(West of 92nd from Wadsworth)

November 3rd 9am-3pm Home Baked Goods, Christmas Greenery, Jewelry, Kitchen Products, Aromas, Scrapbooking, Purses, Skin Care Products & Pottery

Logs, various hardwoods, random links, you load, you haul. $60.00 for pick up load. Split firewood also available. 303-431-8132

Holiday Crafts, Granny’s Attic & Bake Sale

9153 Yarrow St.

CRAFT FAIR

Firearms YE OLDE YULETIDE BAZAAR Holiday Gifts, Homemade Food, Gift Boutique. November 10th 9am-4pm, PARKER FIELD HOUSE Dransfield & Plaza Drive Sponsored by Mountain Pine Woman's Club

Covenant Village of Colorado

Arts & Crafts

1991 Ford E350 Winnebago 1993 Olds Cutlas

with brake unit. 303-422-0254

Cats

Wanted

2 Scottish Fold sisters. Fixed, shots, good with children. 719-357-3220

DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK, BOAT, RV; Running or not, to the developmental disabled. Tax deductible! 303-659-8086. 12 years of service

Electricians

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Garage Doors Alan’s Garage Door Service

Repair & Replace Garage Doors, Openers & Springs. Licensed and Insured 30 yrs. Experience Servicing the Denver West and North areas 303-438-1083 303-903-7602

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Acoustic scrape and re-texture Repairs to full basement finishes Water damage repairs Interior paint, door & trim installs 30+ years experience Insured Free estimates Darrell 303-915-0739

Electricians Affordable Electrician

FBM Concrete

Driveways, patios, stamp & colored concrete. All kinds of flat work. 25yrs exp. Free estimates (720)217-8022

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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

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

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

Cowboy Fencing is a full service fence & gate company installing fences in Colorado for 23 years. Residential/Commercial/Farm & Ranch Fencing

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• Springs, Repairs • New Doors and Openers • Barn and Arena Doors • Locally-Owned & Operated • Tom Martino’s Referral List 10 Yrs • BBB Gold Star Member Since 2002

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YOUR WEEK & MORE THURSDAY/NOV. 1 THEATER AUDITIONS The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities will hold auditions for “No Dogs Allowed” from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Auditions are by appointment only; call 720-8987200 to schedule a time. Auditioners must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for a part. Rehearsals begin Jan. 16, and the show will run from Feb. 7 to April 12. THURSDAY AND FriDAY/NOV. 1-2 ACUPUNCTURE WEEK Olde Town Acupuncture & Wellness Center plans a free acupuncture week to benefit Hope House of Colorado. New patients who donate at least $10 to Hope House during the week of Oct. 30 to Nov. 2 receive their first acupuncture treatment for free (subject to availability). Appointments are necessary and can be made by calling 720-8989552. Spaces are limited, so reserve yours now. For information about Hope House, visit http://www.hopehouseofcolorado.org. For information about Olde Town Acupuncture, visit www.oldetownacu.com. FRIDAY/NOV. 2 AMBULANCE LUNCH As part of the Festive Friday Series, members of the North Metro Fire Rescue District will meet with residents a noon Friday, Nov. 2, at the Northglenn Senior Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. A catered lunch will be available for a fee. RSVP to 303-450-8801 by Oct. 30. For people ages 55 and over. BLOOD DRIVE St. Anthony North/ Centura Health Community Blood Drive is from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, in the Aspen Room at 2551 W. 84th Ave., Westminster. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY/NOV. 2-3 DANCE SHOW The Hannah Kahn Dance company presents “Overlap and Other Dances” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2-3 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. To buy tickets, go to www.lakewood. org/tickets or call 303-987-7845. CRAFT FAIR Shop `til you drop at more than 50 tables of handmade gifts from 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 3, at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303-425-9583. Admission is $2 or free if you bring school supplies to donate to local children in need. FRIDAY AND Saturday/Nov. 2-3, Nov. 9-10 MURDER MYSTERY The Edge Theatre of Lakewood presents murder mystery dinner theater, “The Altos: Like the Sopranos, Only Lower” Nov. 2-3, Nov. 9-10, at The Briarwood Inn, 1630 8th St., Golden. Cocktails at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Visit http://www.thebriarwoodinn. com/events_upcoming.html for ticket and show information. SATURDAY/NOV. 3 SEED PICKING Volunteers are needed for picks of native prairie seeds used to re-vegetate Rocky Flats, about halfway between Golden and Boulder on Highway 93. The picks are from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3 (postponed from Oct. 27 because of weather). Crew leaders will give training on identification of native species, show how to pick seeds and what weeds to avoid. A great chance to learn about the ecology of the native prairie in a beautiful setting. Get information and register at http://tinyurl.com/SeedPick. For directions to the pick site, email Jean

at djt_co@yahoo.com or Paul at pdkilburn@msn.com. ORAL HISTORY The Arvada Historical Society’s Oral History Program is from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at the McIlvoy House, 7307 Grandview Ave. Listen to former Arvada Police Chiefs Jerry Williams, Pat Ahlstrom and Ron Sloan and current Police Chief Don Wick tell about the major initiatives that took place while they were in office. Acting as moderator will be former State Prison Warden Mark McGoff. Complimentary refreshments will be served. Our Oral Histories, presented four times a year, are free and open to the public. Call 303-4212032. COMEDY/MAGIC JEFF Jenson and Dennis Michael present “Comedy and Magic” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at the Festival Playhouse, 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. in Arvada. Tickets are available by calling 303-378-1112 or going online to www.JeffJensonMagic.com. BAND CONCERT The Thornton Community Band will perform its first concert of the season at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Pinnacle Charter School auditorium, 1001 W. 84th Ave., Federal Heights. For information, go to www.thorntoncommunityband.org. SUNDAY/NOV. 4 WINNERS RECITAL The Music Teachers Association Suburban Northwest will have its festival competition winners recital at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, at Community in Christ Church, 12229 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. For intermediate to advanced music students performing on piano, flute, strings and voice. MONDAY/NOV. 5; Wednesday/Nov. 7; Tuesday/Nov. 13 STRANGER AWARENESS An Arvada Police Department volunteer will host stranger awareness classes, geared for children in kindergarten to third grade, but all ages are welcome. Attendance is on a first-come basis. Check the Arvada Police Department website for additional classes to be scheduled and safety tips at arvadapd.org. Questions can be directed to childsafety@q.com. Classes are from 4-5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, at the Arvada Library; from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, at the YMCA, 6350 Eldridge St.; from 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the Arvada Library; and from 3-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, at the Stanley Lake Library. MONDAY/NOV. 5 YOUTH SYMPHONY Front Range Youth Symphony presents “Fall: Cool and Beautiful,” at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, in the Main Stage Theater at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Visit www.arvadacenter.org or call 720-898-7200 for tickets and more information. TUESDAY/NOV. 6 ELECTION DAY communion It is a given that we will not all vote the same way, and this election has been difficult and divisive for some. As Christians, we know that real power — to save and to transform — ultimately rests not in politicians or presidents, but is given by God. Before any outcomes, we will gather at the Lord’s Table as the body of Christ, for prayer and healing. All are welcome and invited at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, at St. John Chrysostom Episcopal Church, 13151 W. 28th Ave., at Alkire (near Maple Grove Elementary). Visit www.stjohngolden.org. WINTER SAFETY Adams County Aging Network will have its monthly meeting from 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, at the MAC, 3295 W. 72nd Ave., Westminster. This month’s topic will be “Winter Safely for Seniors” with speakers from the Westminster Fire

Department. This meeting is open to all seniors and agencies providing services for seniors in Adams County. Continental breakfast will be served at 8:45 a.m. There is no cost and no reservations are needed. Call 303818-7232 visit www.acanonline.org. ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT Spend an hour of upward attitude adjustment at Lifetree Café’s “Smile … Even When You Think You Can’t” program at noon and at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. Admission is free, and snacks and beverages are available. Questions may be directed to Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net. WEDNESDAY/NOV. 7 SCHOOL OPENINGS Broomfield Academy has a limited number of spaces in each grade, kindergarten8th, for this school year. Class sizes range from 8 to 15 students, and the curriculum includes world-language instruction and swimming lessons. Interested families may contact the school or sign up to attend a Wednesday, Nov. 7, open house. For information or to RSVP, go to www. broomfieldacademy.com. MONTHLY POTLUCK The Young at Heart group invites all seniors age 55 and older to its monthly potluck at noon Wednesday, Nov. 7, at Risen Savior Lutheran Church, 3031 W. 144th Ave., Broomfield. Speakers representing Mountain States Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America will talk.Visit www.rslc.org or call 303-469-3521. WOMEN’S MEETING The next Northwest Metro Business and Professional Women’s meeting is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, at Denny’s on 80th and Wadsworth Parkway. Speaker will be Margaret Chapman, public trustee of Jefferson County. Call Marcia at 303-827-3283 to RSVP. WEDNESDAY/NOV. 7, NOV. 21 WEDNESDAYS AT 2 Covenant Village presents a series of monthly events featuring expert speakers. Programs are at 9153 Yarrow St. in Westminster. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Call 303-403-2205 for directions and reservations. Come early for refreshments and fellowship; lectures begin at 2 p.m. NOV. 7: “Iwo Jima,” presented by Don Whipple, USMC veteran and survivor of Iwo Jima. Don actually landed on Iwo Jima island three times. He was in one of the original waves hitting the beach on Feb. 19, 1945, when he was struck by a mortar. While aboard the hospital ship he hitched a ride back to the island to continue the battle with his fellow Marines. Truly a member of the Greatest Generation, Don continues serving our country by volunteering his time to help our current war veterans who suffer from PTSD. NOV. 21: “Spain,” presented by Active Minds. From its heights as the dominant country in the word in the 16th century, Spain is now one of the European countries struggling with debt. Active Minds will explore the roots and legacy of the Spanish Empire and how this important country fits into the regional and global puzzle today. CALL 303-424-4828. THURSDAY/NOV. 8 WRITING ESSENTIALS Avante Leadership Group, a Littleton-based business, presents a four-hour writing-essentials program titled “How to Strengthen Everything You Write,” from 8 a.m. to noon Thursday, Nov. 8, at DeVry University, 1870 W. 122nd Ave., Westminster. Writer/ editor Barbara McNichol leads this lively interactive session. Visit www.

avanteleadership.com/register or call 720-231-4523 for information on costs and to register. DRIVER SAFETY AARP will offer a driver safety class from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, at Peace Lutheran Church, 5675 Field St., Arvada. Upon completion of the class, individuals may receive a discount on car insurance. Class is limited and registration is necessary by calling 720-321-8940 prior to the class. NIGHTS OUT Friends of Broomfield plan women’s and men’s nights out for adults with developmental disabilities from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8. Meet at 555 Alter St., Suite 19E, Broomfield. The women will make jewelry, and the men will bowl at Chippers Lanes. The events do not include dinner, but light snacks and drinks will be provided. Contact Molly Coufal at info@friendsofbroomfield. org or 303-404-0123.

COMING SOON COMING SOON/NOV. 9 COED DODGEBALL Clobber the Gobbler, an adult coed dodgeball tournament, is at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Participants must be at least 18 years old, and teams must have at least six people; half the people on the court must be women. Cost is $120 per team. The winning team will receive a turkey and 52 vouchers to Chick-fil-A. The second-place team will also win a turkey. Registration deadline is 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7. Call 303-450-8800. COMING SOON/NOV. 9-10 DANCE PROGRAM The Arvada Center Dance Theater presents “Bravo: Dance for Joy” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 9-10, at the center’s Main Stage Theater. Reserved tickets for sale; call 720-898-7200. The Arvada Center is at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Visit www.arvadacenter.org. COMING SOON/NOV. 9-11, NOV. 14-18 YOUTH THEATER Northglenn Youth Theatre presents “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” at 7 p.m. Nov. 9-10, Nov. 16-17; at 2 p.m. Nov. 11 and Nov. 18; and at 10 a.m. Nov. 14-15, at the D.L. Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community Center Drive. Call 303-450-8800 for information. Coming Soon continues on Page 18

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directors. “It had been long coming,” van Hall told me Oct. 25. “There is a group wanting to do things very differently, so they pushed me out the door.” Van Hall, who knew most of the 2,000 club members by name, was hired to run the 128-yearold Denver institution 10 years ago. Nearly four years ago, van Hall was diagnosed with a degenerative disease that took most of the sight in his left eye. Then late last year, the disease attacked the other eye, rendering him legally blind. I profiled van Hall’s journey into near darkness in a February story for The Denver Post. What struck me most at the time was not only his upbeat attitude, but also his agility in getting around the massive building on Glenarm with all its stairs, narrow hallways and tricky turns. When it was apparent that his eyesight was permanently impaired, the board of directors approved the purchase of special equipment van Hall needed to do his job, including a 32-inch monitor with a machine that enlarges letters to 3-inch type that he can still read. When I spoke with him recently, van Hall was at the club cleaning out his office. He called the experience “heartbreaking.” “They’re such a great group of people in this club, it’s a shame that a smaller group wants to do things their way,” he said. In the end, van Hall and the board of directors couldn’t agree on the direction of the club. “They wanted me to eliminate staff and I didn’t think we should. They wanted the club to be more exclusive. I’m told they made some hurt-

ful comments about my disability and ability to run the club. I was being undermined every step of the way.” David Hague, the acting general manager and comptroller, answered my request for comment by saying, “First, I want to assure you that in no way is Andre’s current situation related to his eyesight. The club is dedicated to the principles of equal opportunity employment, and we do not discriminate against anyone on the basis of age, race, sexual orientation, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, disability or any other status protected by state or local law. “The DAC is making a change because, in the best judgment of the board of directors, it needs to do so in order to ensure its continued viability. In addition, the DAC and Andre are at an impasse regarding his rather onerous contract that was negotiated with Andre long before the current board and board president were involved.” Start spreading the news Denver Restaurant Week(s), presented by Visit Denver, is set for Feb. 23-March 8. DRW will once again offer diners a multi-course dinner for two for the “Mile High” fixed price of $52.80, not including tax or tip, or $26.40 for one. All information can be found at www.denverrestaurantweek.com. Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado. com. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.

Colorado Senate District 21

Fran Bigelow,

candidate for Colorado Senate District 21, has cast her ballot. Have you? Fran asks you to vote for her. Turn in mail ballots right away. If you will vote in person Fran asks you to ensure you know where polling places are and secure a way to get to the pools before 7 pm on Tuesday, 6 November.

www.francinebigelow.com Email her if you have questions: Fran4Senate21@gmail.com Fran takes a different approach to government. Her concerns are many and varied. Residents of her precincts expressed concern for education, the economy, and health care. Those will be Fran’s immediate concerns once elected, but she does not represent special interests. Fran will speak instead for those who have not had a voice in our legislature. Americans must relearn to think for themselves, to do for themselves, and to care for and not manipulate one another. Do not believe every foolish thing you read in the news or hear on TV. Become a skeptic. Ask yourself-what are the consequences of programs politicians advocate? Where will it lead me and my family-to freedom and happiness or to despair and servitude? Fran says, “I am mature enough to remember when

Americans enjoyed more happiness and freedom. Can you imagine living in a society where folks don’t bother to lock their doors? Where children may walk the streets and play safely outdoors? Where family and friends rescue the needy instead of leaving them to the cold comfort of food stamps? It is time we brought back that America. Let’s work together. I chose for my motto bearing good fruit. Let us plant together the productive ideas that will spring up to reward us and our children with sweet freedom.” Fran is a veteran of many years in elementary classrooms. She taught children and adults in Romania and China. She has worked with the homeless, 4-H, church groups, Access Housing. She and her husband Walt have 4 children and 3 grandchildren.

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COMING SOON/NOV. 9 TO DEC. 2 FESTIVAL OF Plays The Edge Theater Company presents “On the Edge: A Festival of New Plays,” opening Nov. 9 and running Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 6 p.m., through Dec. 2 at The Edge Theatre, 9797 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. Tickets and festival passes may be purchased online at www.theedgetheatre.com or by calling the box office at 303-232-0363. COMING SOON/NOV. 10 OPEN SPACE A celebration to mark the opening of Metzger Farm Open Space is planned from 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. The public is invited to enjoy the improvements, which include approximately two miles of new trails, a trailhead with parking, a fishing dock, wildlife viewing deck and bridge connection to the Big Cry Creek Trail. Metzger Farm is on the northeast corner of Lowell Boulevard and 120th Avenue. Parking is available at the trailhead just to the east of the intersection of Lowell Boulevard and 121st Place or across the street to the west at the Cross of Christ Lutheran Church at 12099 Lowell. Call 303-464-5803 in Broomfield or 303-658-2415 in Westminster. GRIEFSHARE RISEN Savior Lutheran Church, 3031 W. 144th Ave. Broomfield, plans a Special GriefShare event, “Surviving the Holidays,” from 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. Register online at http://www.griefshare.org/holidays/ events/14289 or contact Risen Savior. Visit www.rslc.org or 303-469-3521. PET CARE Pet owners and pet caregivers will learn about health and safety related issues, first aid, when to seek professional care and disaster planning steps for pets. The class is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Must be 12 years or older. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register, and for information on price. PARKINSON’S SERIES Colorado residents affected by Parkinson’s disease can learn from leading national and local experts about the latest research advances, treatment options and practical ways to live well with Parkinson’s disease at the Davis Phinney Foundation’s The Victory Summit from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Denver Marriott Tech Center. There is no charge, but registration is required. For information and to register for The Victory Summit, visit http://davisphinneyfoundation.org/victory-summit/ upcoming-victory-summits/. COMING SOON/NOV. 10-11 CRAFT FAIR Dynamic 23rd annual craft fair is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, and from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church, 900 W. Midway Blvd., Broomfield. Cost of admission is a non-perishable food item. Call Nicki 303-469-0670. COMING SOON/NOV. 11 TEXAS HOLD`EM The SCU Community Foundation will host a Texas Hold`em fundraising tournament from 3-7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, at the Arvada Elks Club, 5700 Yukon St., Arvada. Novice players are welcome. Trophies will be awarded to players who finish first, second and third in the tournament. Food will be available for purchase. To reserve a spot, or for questions, contact Mike Litzau at 303-430-5502, or foundation@soopercu.org. COMING SOON/NOV. 13 BUSINESS BREAKFAST Wheat Ridge Business Association breakfast is from 7-8:45 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the

Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge. Learn how to use video to enhance your website or marketing. Speaker, breakfast, networking and community updates. Register and pay by Nov. 8 at http://wheatridgebiz. com/meetingregister.php. Call 303-594-1520. COMING SOON/NOV. 14 RISK MANAGEMENT Attend free educational seminars on protecting your assets from 1:15-2:15 p.m. and from 6:15-7:15 p.m. Nov. 14 at MorningStar Senior Living, 2800 Youngfield St., Lakewood. Call 1-866-255-4316. CELEBRATE ARVADA The Historic Olde Town Arvada Association (HOTA) hosts its 12th annual meeting and dinner, “Celebrate Olde Town,” from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Olde Schoolhouse at DiCicco’s. Come celebrate the jewel of Arvada with local merchants, city officials and other friends. Email info@historicarvada.org for tickets and more information. MONTHLY LUNCHEON All women are invited to the Denver North Suburban Christian Women’s Connection luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, at The Chateau at Fox Meadows, 13600 Xavier Lane. For information on costs and to make reservations, call Andrea at 303-485-5888 or email dennorthsuburban@aol.com. Include the name(s) of your guest(s) and the names and ages of children that you will need to have cared for in our complimentary nursery. COMING SOON/NOV. 14-15 THEATER AUDITIONS The Arvada Center will have auditions for “Blithe Spirit” by appointment only, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 14-15, at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Call 720-8987200 to schedule a time. Actors must be 18 years and older to audition. The show runs from Jan. 22 to Feb. 17.

RECURRING EVENTS RECURRING/THROUGH FALL HOMEWORK HELP Free drop-in homework center is open 3-5:30 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays at the Westminster Public Library, 7392 Irving St., Westminster. Call 303-658-2306 or visit www.westminsterlibrary.org. RECURRING/NOV. 1-30 DRIVER SAFETY. AARP is offering a free drivers safety classroom course from Nov. 1-30 to veterans. The class is open to all veterans regardless of age who serve or have served in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard/Reserves or Coast Guard. Their spouses, widows/ widowers and children may also take the free class. The AARP driver safety course is the nation’s first and largest course for drivers ages 50 and older. Classes are available all over Colorado. To register, call 303-764-5995 or go online at www.aarp.org/drive. RECURRING/THROUGH DEC. 6 TOY DRIVE LifeSource is launching a toy drive to benefit The Action Center Santa Shop. Drop off new toys in original packaging from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday through Dec. 6 to LifeSource Health Partners, 65 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Visit www.theactioncenterco.org or www. LifeSourceHP.com or call 303-934-3600. Toys should be for boys and girls ages infant to 12 years. RECURRING/WEDNESDAYS, OCT. 31 TO DEC. 12 HULA DANCE Hula dancers tell stories with their hips and hands as they sway to smooth Hawaiian music. Join this adult class that meets from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays from through Dec. 12 at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd. Call 303-425-9583. Register in

advance. RECURRING/NOVEMBER AND December NEWCOMERS CLUB The Northwest Area Newcomers and Social Club, serving the women of North Jeffco and Northwest Denver Metro, welcome women who want to meet new friends and have new activities. We will meet on the second Tuesday in November and December. For information and reservations, call Peggy Francis 303-215-9627 or Karen Dowling 303-422-7369.

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ster. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www. bonfils.org. LOOKING AHEAD/NOV. 27 TO DEC. 23 THEATER SHOW “Miracle on 34th Street,” with book, music and lyrics by Meredith Willson, will show Nov. 27-Dec. 23 in the Main Stage Theater at the Arvada Center. The Arvada Center is at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. and provides free parking for all its patrons. Visit www.arvadacenter.org or call 720898-7200. LOOKING AHEAD/NOV. 29-30

LOOKING AHEAD/NOV. 16 APPLICATION DEADLINE The Colorado Master Gardener program in Adams County is taking applications for the spring 2013 class, which will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays from Jan. 11 to March 29 at the Ranch in Loveland. The deadline for applications is Friday, Nov. 16. Call the Colorado State University Extension office in Adams County at 303637-8100 or email smoore@adcogov.org for information and an application. WINE TASTING Tickets are available for the sixth annual Wines for the Holidays wine tasting from 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, at the Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. The event will help support the Arvada Community Food Bank. Reservations must be made in advance through the Arvada Festivals Commission at https://winetasting. webconnex.com/winetasting. LOOKING AHEAD/NOV. 16-17 COMEDIC MUSICAL Backstory Youth Theatre in Broomfield presents “Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch,” a comedic musical in two acts, at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, and at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield. Tickets may be purchased at www.brownpapertickets.com or at the door. For information, contact backstorytheatre@hotmail.com or call 303-460-7777. LOOKING AHEAD/NOV. 17 AND DEC. 8 ALZHEIMER’S WORKSHOP Home Instead Senior Care is offering a free educational workshop for those caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. The workshop will cover how to manage behaviors, learn engagement skills and how to care for yourself while caring for a loved one.Two workshops are planned: from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 17, and Saturday, Dec. 8, at Home Instead Senior Care, 6191 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge. RSVP at 303-463-1900. LOOKING AHEAD/NOV. 18 BLOOD DRIVE Immaculate Heart of Mary Community Blood Drive is from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, at 11385 Grant Drive, Northglenn. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org. LOOKING AHEAD/NOV. 23 TO DEC. 16 PLAYHOUSE SHOW The Festival Playhouse presents “The Man Who Wanted to Be Santa,” from Nov. 23 to Dec. 16 at 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2 p.m. Sundays. Call 303-4224090 or visit www.festivalplayhouse.com for information. LOOKING AHEAD/NOV. 26 BLOOD DRIVE Church Ranch Office Park Community Blood Drive is from 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, inside Bonfils’ bus at 7237 Church Ranch Blvd., Westmin-

MUSICAL AUDITIONS The Arvada Center will have auditions for the musical “Man of La Mancha” from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 29-30 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Call the Arvada Center, 720-898-7200 to schedule a time. LOOKING AHEAD/NOV. 30 to Dec. 2 AUDITION NOTICE Creative Revolution Theatre Company presents “An Evening of Holiday Cheer,” three short festive plays and caroling, Nov. 30 to Dec. 2 at the Thornton Arts & Culture Center (TACC), 9209 Dorothy Blvd., Thornton. LOOKING AHEAD/JAN. 12 WINNERS RECITAL Music Teachers Association Suburban Northwest will have its ensemble competition winners recital at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at the School of Music at CU Boulder, 914 Broadway, Boulder. For intermediate to advanced music students performing in ensembles on piano, flute, strings and voice. LOOKING AHEAD/FEB. 10 PERFORMANCE CONCERT A collaborative performance concert of the Music Teachers Association Suburban Northwest is at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, at Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St., Arvada. All levels of music students performing in ensembles on piano, flute, strings and voice.

ONGOING PRESCHOOLERS GATHERING Primetime for Preschoolers meets 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Anythink Huron St., 9417 Huron St. in Thornton. Admission is free. For more information, call 303-452-7534 or go online to librarianship. MUSIC TIME Music and Movement meets 1:30-2:15 p.m. Wednesdays at Anythink Huron St., 9417 Huron St. in Thornton. Children ages 3 to 6 years can sing, dance, play games and learn how to play instruments. Registration is required. To register, visit the online calendar at librarianship. For more information, call 303-452-7534. ONGOING/CLUBS MONDAYS ADULT SURVIVORS of Childhood Sexual Abuse Northglenn Women’s Group meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays. WINGS provides therapist-facilitated, peer-support groups in which survivors are believed, accepted and no longer alone. For more information, call 303-283-8660. DENVER THYROID Cancer Support Group meets 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays at Montclair Recreation Center Lowry, 729 Ulster Way. For more information, call 303-388-9948. GRIEF RECOVERY A 12-week Grief Share program meets at 6:30 p.m. each Monday at Arvada Covenant Church, 5555 Ward Road.

MetroNorth Worship Directory

Arvada United Methodist Church

Westminster Presbyterian Church

Lowell

Bradburn.

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9:15 am Sunday School - all ages 10:30 am Sunday Worship Youth Group - Sundays

Sheridan

Our purpose is to Welcome All, Praise God, and to Care for the World.

72nd Ave. Rev. Dr. Jack Cabaness - 303-429-8508 - 3990 W. 74th Ave. - www. westypres.org

Northglenn United Methodist Church

Risen Savior Lutheran Church 3031 W. 144th Ave. - Broomfield 303-469-3521 or www.rslc.org

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Sunday Worship 8:00 am, 9:30 am & 11:00 am Sunday School & Adult Classes 9:20 am - 10:40 am

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA) 11040 Colorado Blvd.

(across from Thornton Rec. Center)

303-457-2476 www.stjohns05@gmail.com Worship 8:00 am & 10:45 am Sunday School 9:30 am

We invite you to join us for worship on Sundays. An inspirational traditional service is offered at 9 AM on Sunday. We are located at 1605 W. 106th Ave., Northglenn. The Pumpkins are coming! We are hosting a community Pumpkin Patch sale Oct. 17-31st at 1605 W. 106th Ave. For more information about church and all other services offered, feel free to contact us at 303-452-5120. See you there!

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BY THE NUMBERS Horizon’s Gunnar Campbell and Legacy’s Skyler McWee are tied for third in Class 5A with seven sacks each. Campbell picked up three sacks in an earlier win against Northglenn, while McWee twice had two-sack games this season, against Bear Creek and Fairview. ThunderRidge’s Jon Adam has nine sacks to lead 5A.

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Wolves rally to top Norse in season finale By Jonathan Maness

jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com WESTMINSTER - No Patrick Wilson, no problem for the Westminster football team. The Wolves rallied to score 24 unanswered points to beat Northglenn 38-35 Friday night and secured their spot in the Class 5A state playoffs. Up next is the tough task of facing top-seeded ThunderRidge in the open-

Westminster’s Ryan Belearde tries to break a tackle during the first half of the Wolves’ 38-35 win over Northglenn on Friday. Jonathan Maness

Keynan Huguley is leading the 5A in rushing yards and is fifth overall in the state. He also has 25 rushing touchdowns to top 5A, he rushed for 501 yards and six touchdowns earlier this season against Northglenn. Thornton will play a non-qualifying football game on Friday against Boulder.

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ing round, but the Wolves aren’t counting themselves out of the playoffs. “I just want to get a playoff win,” said Ryan Belearde, who rushed for 232 yards and three touchdowns. “As a junior I’m hoping to do whatever I can to help my team get a playoff win.” It won’t help that the Wolves will be without Wilson, who is sidelined with a broken ankle. Wilson had rushed for 1,058 yards and 11 touchdowns to lead the Wolves before the injury. However, Belearde has proven he is more than capable of stepping into Wilson’s shoes. He broke loose for a 40-yard touchdown score on the opening drive and scored the Wolves final two touchdowns in the fourth quarter. Racing 28 yards for a touchdown and then scoring the gamewinning touchdown after getting outside and scampering 32 yards for the score. “I thought I was going to get caught honestly,” he said. “You never want to get caught in that situation and so I gave it my all.” Westminster (5-4 overall, 3-2 East Metro League) also got some assistance late in the third quarter when Northglenn’s senior quarterback Jordan Radebaugh was injured and wasn’t able to return. Before the injury, Northglenn’s highpowered offense scored 35 consecutive points and was practically unstoppable. Radebaugh scored on back-to-back runs in the first half and then he found Eddie Franco on a 19-yard pass play to give the Norse a 21-14 at halftime. Northglenn (2-7 overall, 2-3 EML) added to its lead in the second half when Jonah Radebaugh scored from 12 yards out to cap the opening drive of the second half. An interception by Rocky Nava led to a 48-yard touchdown pass from Jordan Radebaugh to Franco to advance the lead to 35-14.

A fumble late in the third quarter gave the Wolves life and they capitalized. Quarterback Jordan Thompson found his favorite target, Humberto Loera, racing down Northglenn’s sidelines for a 48-yard score late in the third quarter to spark the rally. “It was unbelievable,” Westminster coach Kerry Denison said. “The kids kept fighting and fighting, they believed in themselves.” Jordan Radebaugh finished the game with 283 passing yards and two touchdowns; he also had 77 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. Franco led Northglenn with six catches for 159 yards and two scores. Nick Etchells had 56 rushing yards and a score for Westminster, while Thompson threw for 116 yards and one touchdown. “These kids just step up when they need to,” Denison said. “Whatever role is asked of them, they will do it. I’m sure darn proud of them. Ryan Belearde has stepped up to the plate and Nick has done a good job filling in at fullback.” ThunderRidge, which finished the regular season with an 8-1 record, will provide a much tougher challenge. The Grizzlies lone loss was the season-opener to California’s powerhouse Vista Murrieta. Since then, they have reeled off eight wins in a row and have been a force on both sides of the ball. Running backs Steve Ray and Jake Hand have combined to score 27 touchdowns and Ray has rushed for over 100 yards in the past seven games. John Adams has nine sacks to anchor the Grizzlies defense. “We’ll play whoever we have to play and we’ll play as hard as we can. That’s who we are,” Denison said. Northglenn will play Fruita Monument on Friday in the non-qualifying teams’ pool.

Holy Family’s goalk e e p e r R o b e r t Hanley has stopped .986 percent of his shots, allowing nine goals this season on 78 shots. Four of those goals were in a lost to Brighton earlier this season, since then Hanley has stopped 43 of 45 shots.

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No. 5 Kent Denver (13-3-1) at No. 4 Holy Family (12-3-2), Friday, 3:30 p.m., Holy Family High School The Tigers will be out for revenge on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Class 3A soccer playoffs. The Sun Devils beat Holy Family earlier this season 2-1 at home. Since then the Tigers have gone 3-0-1, including winning their first two playoff games.

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Tigers sweep first two rounds of playoffs Holy Family hosts Kent Denver on Friday By Jonathan Maness

jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com BROOMFIELD - The Holy Family soccer team rolled through the first two rounds of the Class 3A state playoffs this weekend. The fourth-seeded Tigers beat Liberty Common 4-1 in the opening round on Oct. 26, and then topped No. 13 Peak to

Peak 2-1 in the second round on Oct. 27. Up next is a rematch with Kent Denver Friday in the quarterfinals. The Sun Devils beat Holy Family 2-1 earlier this season. Junior Nate Dalton gave the Tigers an early advantage against Liberty Common after scoring a pair of goals early in the first half. Zach Burk and Jay Elliott also found the back of the net in the second half to seal the victory. Patrick Borer and Nick Rhoden each had assists in the win. Liberty Common’s lone goal came

when Mason Campbell found Arjon Gill midway through the first half. Against Dalton once again gave Holy Family an early advantage against Peak to Peak, taking a pass from Preston Arguello and finding the back of the net in the 13th minute. However, Peak to Peak’s senior Tomas Lopez del Carril evened the game up in the second half when he nailed a shot from the right side. Rhoden helped Holy Family walk away with the win after nailing a shot in the 57th minute. Keeper Robert Hanley had eight saves

Tigers avoid upset, eye regular season finale Holy Family struggles but puts away visiting Centaurus sports@ourcoloradonews.com BROOMFIELD - Holy Family’s defensive lineman Dan Jansen is better known on his team for being one of the better tacklers on the Tigers defense, amassing 50 tackles on the season, third most on the team. But Jansen has wanted to be able to try something else, to have an opportunity to play on the other side of the ball as a fullback and run through the defensive line. Jansen finally got that chance on Friday night and didn’t disappoint as he ran for a 1-yard score in the Tigers 21-14 win over Centaurus. “My nerves were flying real fast,” Jansen said. “I never have actually played fullback before it’s my first time I was going crazy.” Jansen’s one yard run capped off a seven play drive that followed Centaurus’ Tanner Martinelli 49 yard score on a swing pass. His coach Mike Gabriel wanted to be able to give his senior what he always wanted to have. “Daniel has been dying to be a running back his whole career,” Gabriel said. “To get that opportunity was big for him.” Centaurus (2-7, 2-2) retook the lead in the winding minute of the first quarter when Matt Buchler, who was initially stopped in the backfield for a loss, slipped out of the defenders grasp and scored from five yards out. Then Tigers (7-2, 3-1) David Sommers took over the second quarter. In less than two minutes Sommers drove Holy Family 53 yards and finished off the drive with a one yard run on fourth and goal from the one tying the game at 14-14. After three straight punts by the two teams the Tigers got the ball back on its own 20 yard line with 1:44 left in the half. A 42-yard pass to Jared Deherrera got Holy Family to the Warrior’s 38 yard line and three plays later Sommers connected with Chuck Hollwedel on a 16-yard scoring strike to give the lead back to Holy Family.

w on 10 shots. In the loss to Kent Denver earlier thisw season, the Tigers fell behind early afterr giving up a goal to the Sun Devils in the first half. Arguello scored the lone goal forg t Holy Family. The winner of Friday’s game will advance to the semifinals match, which isb scheduled for Nov. 7. Both squads advanced to the semi-o finals last season before being knockedt out. The Tigers fell to Faith Christian,t which went on to win the state title. Kent f Denver lost to Classical Academy.

Sports Roundup: HF volleyball to host regional Eighth-seeded Tigers will face Middle Park and Buena Vista

By Nick Garner

By Jonathan Maness

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Centaurus’ running back Tanner Martinelli (23) is tackled for a loss by Holy Family defenders including from left, Jason Martinez (23), Jake Ravoula (34), Tyler Hsin (3) and Jake Shepherd (17). Photo by Pam Wagner “It was defiantly a changer there,” Sommers said. “We were alright through the first half, Centaurus played very well, they got a lot of three and outs for our offense. That got us going, it was a defensive battle in the second half but it was an up lifter for us.” Sommers put together a workman like performance, completing 9-of-18 passes for 159 yards, he did have the one passing score and was intercepted once and ran 16 times for 62 yards. Both teams had difficulties moving the ball in the second half, as neither team could get inside the opposition’s 20 yard line. “They were doing well and had a good scheme coming in,” Sommers said. “We battled throughout the whole game and we got that one score and our defense battled and we came out with the win.” With one regular season game remaining on the schedule for Holy Family, Friday night against Denver North, Gabriel feels that his team needs to keep the intensity up for that game despite the Vikings 1-8 record. “I told the kids that we got to play hard and up no matter who we are playing and if we do that we’ll be fine going into two weeks,” Gabriel said. “But if we play down to opponents and don’t show up for games then we are going to struggle.”

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Legacy’s Gee, Nun finish in the top 5 at state

Thornton boys team takes 10th in 5A

By Jonathan Maness

jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com

COLORADO SPRINGS - Legacy’s sophomore Emma Gee had proven all year she was capable of being one of the top runners in the state, and on Saturday she sealed her spot among the best in the state. Gee finished second at the Class 5A state cross country champions, with a time of 18 minutes, 59.9 seconds at the Norris-Penrose Event Center Course. Gee, who finished 21st as a freshman, was 43 seconds behind Pine Creek’s Heather Bates, who won the state title. Her finish was also the best for any Legacy runner at the state meet, and was 30 seconds faster than how she did last year. “I’m real excited to come in second,” Gee said. “There was some tough competition here. This gives me confidence that I can compete with some of these girls next year.” Her teammate, senior Melanie Nun was fifth with a time of 19:17.4, which was her best time in her fourth state race. Horizon girls placed 25th, with Megan Mooney (21:24.1) being the squad’s top finish after placing 95th. Monarch won the girls’ title, followed by Fort Collins and Mountain Vista. The Thornton boys came up short of their goal of breaking the top-5, but the Trojans finished 10th among the 25 teams. Mountain Vista won the state title, followed by Fairview and Cherry Creek. Denver East’s Ashi Geberkidane (16:21.7) won the individual title. Sean Paiz was 28th with a time of 17:20.3, followed by Jose Garcia (17:23.3), who was 32nd and Joshua Joseph (17:28.8), who was 35th. Mario Vielma (18:30.3) was 106th and Juan Villalvazo (18:40.4) was 116th. “I feel like we did what we needed to

Legacy sophomore Emma Gee finishes second in the Girls 5A State Cross Country Championships Saturday at Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs. Photo by Andy Carpenean

do (Saturday),” Joseph said. “There was definitely tough competition (today), but I love it. It motivates you more.” Horizon’s Josh Stamos (17:51.1) also finished 60th at the state meet.

Thornton’s Joshua Joseph races to the finish line on Saturday during the Class 5A state cross country meet at the NorrisPenrose Event Center Course. Photos by Photo by Jonathan Maness

Holy Family girls win Class 3A state title

Medearis finishes 13th to lead Tigers

By Jonathan Maness

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COLORADO SPRINGS - The Holy Family girls cross country team may not have had a top-10 finisher at state, but the Tigers came away with the bigger prize. Holy Family finished the race with 84 points and edged out Frontier Academy by one point to win the Class 3A title on Saturday at the CHSAA State Championship at the Norris-Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs. “It’s a great feeling; this team has worked so hard,” said senior Danielle Medearis, who was the Tigers’ top finisher. “I’m so proud of them.” Usually it is Lindsay Chavez that is the squad’s top runner, but on Saturday it was Medearis that led the way. The senior came in 13th after finishing in 21 minutes and .5 seconds in her third and final trip to the state meet. “I wanted to end on a high note and I definitely feel like I left it all on the course,” the senior said. Chavez, on the other hand, wasn’t as enthusiastic about her performance. She struggled to separate herself from the pack on Saturday and finished 21st with a time of 21:21.8. “It just wasn’t my race (Saturday), but I’m so proud of our team,” Chavez said. “They ran so hard (Saturday). This is just an amazing feeling.” Her sister, Katie Chavez, was 25th and Olivia Bartoletti placed 32nd to help the Tigers earn their first state

title. Their previous top accomplishment was winning districts - which they’ve done this year and in 2009. “I’m so proud of this team,” Good said. “They’ve worked so hard and have dedicated so much time. I’m thankful to be a part of it.” It also sets up a bright future for Holy Family, which had four freshman competing at state; Chavez, Bartoletti, Emma Stokes (57th) and Eva Napierkowski (67th). “I think they are doing so awesome,” Medearis said. “They really have a bright future ahead.” Bayfield’s Eva-Lou Edwards won the state title after blowing away the competition and finishing in 19:04.8, which was nearly a minute ahead of Middle Park’s Tabor Scholl. On the boys’ side, Erich Hixson finished ninth with a time of 17:46.4 to help the Tigers finish 11th. His teammate Aaron Hillman was 21st. “I’ve been coming off a leg injury, but I had the adrenaline up,” Hixson said. “The hill (Hodgson Hill in the middle of the second mile) caused some problems, but it did for everyone. “Over the first mile I was up with the leaders in the pack and there was seven of us going pretty hard,” Hixson said. “I wanted to charge up the hill, but that’s where I lost it. I just couldn’t rebound enough and make up for the lost ground. I wish I could have done better, but I’ll be looking forward to next year.” Dillon Roddy (89th, 20:04.11) and Joe Marcia (93rd, 20:14.6) also scored for the Tigers. Mark Bowles was 105th (20:23.71) and Tristan Smith, 107th (20:23.91). University won the title on the boys’ side, followed by Peak to Peak and Frontier Academy.

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Holy Family senior Danielle Medearis finished 13th to lead the Tigers to the Class 3A team title. Photo by Andy Carpenean

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State football playoff capsules By Jonathan Maness

jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com No. 21 Horizon (6-3) at No. 12 Rangeview (6-3) At Aurora Public Stadium, 6 p.m. Friday * Game plan: The Hawks are a hungry football team going into the playoffs, especially after missing out on the Front Range League title. Horizon is led by Auston Stackhouse (1,340 yards and 17 touchdowns) and Dante Chand (585 rushing yards and seven TDs). Chand rushed for 205 yards and two touchdowns to help the Hawks beat Fossil Ridge 36-14 in the regular-season finale. The Raiders have been on a roll since dropping their first three games, winning their previous five games. Senior running back Armon Brown (770) is leading the way, with four 100-yard rushing games this season. * Extra point: The two squads have faced two faced familiar foes, Northglenn and Regis Jesuit - with each beating Northglenn and losing to Regis Jesuit. The Hawks lost to Regis Jesuit 21-14, while the Raiders fell 36-21. No. 29 Legacy (5-4) at No. 4 Valor Christian (7-2) At Valor Stadium, 7 p.m. Friday * Game plan: After a tough regular season, life isn’t going to get much easier for Legacy in the postseason. Valor Christian is gunning for its fourth consecutive state title (winning the past two 4A title and the 3A title in 2009) and features the most talented squad in the state. The Eagles are led by senior quarterback Luke Del Rio, who is the son of Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio, and junior running back Christian McCaffrey, who is the son of former Bron-

Westminster and quarterback Jordan Thompson will take on top-seeded ThunderRidge Friday night in the first round of the state playoffs. Photo by Pam Wagner cos’ great Ed McCaffrey. Phydell Paris has been a one-man’s wrecking crew for the Lightning, rushing for 1,308 yards and 11 touchdowns. * Extra point: The Eagles defense has only allowed 21 points over the previous seven games, shutting out four teams. The only team from Colorado to score more than 10 points against Valor Christian was Mullen, which edged the Eagles 14-13 in the season opener. No. 30 Mountain Range (5-4) at No. 3 Cherokee Trail (8-1) At Legacy Stadium, 7 p.m. Friday * Game plan: The Mustangs have been in playoff mode over the last few weeks, winning their final two games to secure a spot in the playoffs. If there is strength on

Mountain Range’s squad it is its secondary, which is anchored by senior Elijah Rocha and junior Dieon Atencio. The duo have combined to intercept nine passes, and Rocha took two back for scores last week against Poudre. They will face off against Cougars’ quarterback Aric Johnson, who has thrown for six touchdowns and three interceptions this season. * Extra point: The Mustangs will need their three-headed running attack of Gabe Gellespie (780 yards), Preston Deherrera (391) and Tom Commander (323) to be at its best on Friday. Gellespie rushed for 164 yards on Friday, while Deherrera had two touchdowns to help the Mustangs beat Poudre 35-21. No. 32 Westminster (5-4) at No. 1

ThunderRidge (8-1) At Shea Stadium, 7 p.m. Friday * Game plan: The Wolves sealed a playoff spot after defeating Northglenn on Friday, but now they have the tough task of knocking off top-seeded ThunderRidge. The Grizzlies haven’t lost since losing to Vista Murrieta of California in the season-opener. ThunderRidge’s running back duo of Steve Ray and Jake Hand has combined to rush for 2,048 yards and 27 touchdowns. * Extra point: The Wolves will be without senior running back Patrick Wilson, who is sidelined in with a broken ankle. Wilson rushed for 1,080 yards and 11 touchdowns before missing the season-finale. Junior Ryan Belearde (1,063, 11 touchdowns) has done a solid job of stepping into the role. No. 26 Mountain Vista (4-5) at No. 7 Pomona (7-2), Saturday at 1 p.m. at NAAC * Game plan: Mountain Vista will have to have to be hitting on all cylinders to beat a Pomona team that has been one of the best programs in 5A all season. Pomona uses a balance of run and pass that they use to keep their opposition off balance. Mountain Vista will have their hands full trying to slow down senior receiver Mitch Colin who averages over 94 yards per game receiving. And if Colin doesn’t beat you running back’s Konnor Burns and Chris Marquez will. The dynamic pair has combined for 20 rushing touchdowns this season. * Extra point: Pomona has shown a grittiness this season that on their best day will allow them to beat any team in the state. But they are also their own worst enemy; they are turnover prone, a problem that could catch up with them.

Former Norsemen no strangers to success on pitch Mines’ Akindele, Metro’s Herschberger gearing up for RMAC tourney By Brian Miller

sports@ourcoloradonews.com LAKEWOOD — After spending three years playing alongside Tesho Akindele while the pair was at Northglenn High School, Marc Herschberger has had a great view - sometimes a bit too good - into the growth Akindele has had on the soccer field at Colorado School of Mines. Herschberger, a senior at Metro State University, has matched up with his former prep teammate seven times over the past three seasons. The Orediggers have a 4-2-1 edge in those meetings, including a pair of victories over the Roadrunners this fall. Akindele, a junior at Mines, recently became the school’s career leader in goals scored and Herschberger couldn’t be happier for him - though not when it came at the expense of Metro State. “It’s always kind of cool to see him on the other end of the pitch. We’ve always been friends off the field. It’s always been a friendly rivalry between us,” Herschberger said. “It’s cool for me to see how he’s evolved as a player. I’m really proud of what he’s done with his time at Mines

Metro State’s Marc Herschberger during a soccer game between Metro and Mines Sept. 21.

Colorado School of Mines Tesho Akindele during a soccer game against Metro State Sept. 21. Photos by Andy Carpenean

and coming from Northglenn.” “We’ve known each other for a long time. When we beat Metro it’s even better. It’s nice to just put it in his face a little bit,” Akindele joked. “But it’s good that we’re both doing really good this year.” Both players have done the Norse proud in recent years. Akindele has twice been an NCAA Division II firstteam All-American and has notched 52 goals thus far, including a single-season record 19 as a true freshman. Herschberger has also been a consistent scoring threat for the Roadrunners since his freshman season. The senior has also stood out on the academic side, crediting his parents for instilling that work ethic in him. He was the 2011 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Academic Player of the Year while working toward degrees in business marketing and business management and juggling soccer. Both Mines and Metro State are winding down the regular season, with the RMAC Tournament less than a week away. The stretch is hitting Herschberger a bit harder since this his final season. “I wouldn’t say it’s hard to comprehend but it really puts a lot of things into perspective,” he said. “You always want to go out on a high note. It kind of makes you

realize what you have to put into a season, especially when it’s your last one. It’s bittersweet.” Akindele still has another year remaining at Mines, but his name is already firmly etched into the team’s record books. After leading the RMAC in points in each of his first two seasons, Akindele broke the school mark of 50 career goals Oct. 14 against Adams State. The junior’s 51st goal bested Rob Zimmerman (1982-85), and he added No. 52 on Sunday in a 2-0 victory over Colorado Christian. “I think I’ve just gained a lot of confidence and become more of a leader on the team,” Akindele said. “Freshman year I was just more playing my role and scoring goals when I could. But now everybody looks to me to be the guy to score the goals and be the guy to make things happen.” Orediggers coach Frank Kohlenstein said Akindele has made better decisions on the field and brought other players into his game. “Those are all a credit to him and how hard he works and that he wants to get better,” Kohlenstein said. “Unlike a lot of coaches, if you’re one of the best players then I expect more and I keep trying to get you better rather than keep patting you on the back.”

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Polaroid first at photos in a flash You saw something the other day that you wanted to remember forever. It was inspiring. Beautiful. Or maybe it was cuter than the Dickens and you wanted to show your friends, so you did what comes naturally these days: You whipped out your phone and click. And if that picture wasn’t good enough, you deleted and clicked again, because you could. You may remember, with no particular fondness, that there was a time when getting your pictures took a week or two. And in “Instant: The Story of Polaroid” by Christopher Bonanos, published by Princeton Architectural Press, you’ll see how point-and-click became popular, quick. By all accounts, Edwin Land was a genius. Born in 1909, he was a curious child, the “classic boy-inventor” who took things apart so he could put them back together. He was confident, passionate about science and literature (he once complained about a lack of books in his childhood), and he was a very forward thinker. Throughout his youth, Land was fascinated with the polarization of light which, in 1929, led to an idea he believed would improve safety for the fledgling auto industry. Intending to negotiate with automakers, he formed a company with a friend and, because they needed cash flow, they signed a contract to manufacture polarizing sheets for camera giant Kodak. In 1937, Land bought out his partner but not before naming

their first product “Polaroid,” which Land thought sounded “futuristic.” Having his own business was good for Land. It gave him the money to experiment and invent, and he held many patents. His corporation employed thousands and was heavily involved in manufacturing military products during World War II, but he was always looking for the Next Big Thing. In 1943, he found it. The story goes that Land’s 3-yearold daughter asked her father why she couldn’t see pictures immediately after they were taken, which made his mind race. He put his best people on the task and immersed himself in their projects. Once, he bravely called a press conference to showcase a camera that he wasn’t sure was reliable (it was). He invited Ansel Adams as a consultant. Land tinkered, fixed and solved, evolved and marketed, and created a revolution in picture-taking. By the 1970s, “photographers were shooting a billion Polaroid pictures each year.” Three decades later, despite winning a big-dollar settlement for patent infringement, Polaroid filed bankruptcy. With plenty of witty asides, a light gossipy touch, and obvious

fascination with his subject, author Christopher Bonanos brings readers a surprisingly delightful story that seems to shrink every time a new techno-gadget becomes available. What most impressed me was that Bonanos makes Land’s biography relevant in a world when excitement over an instant photo seems quaint, and yet we all instinctively know how to “shake it like a Polaroid picture.” If you remember the tickwhirrrrr anticipation of a oneminute photo, this book will be pure nostalgia for you. If digital is all you’ve ever known, then it’s a must-read. Either way, for lovers of photography and business biography, “Instant: The Story of Polaroid” just clicks.

THORNTON POLICE BRIEFS Second-degree burglary: Officers were dispatched Oct. 25 at 12:23 a.m. to the Ultimate Electronics building at 321 W. 84th Ave. in reference to a burglary in progress. As officers were checking the building they contacted a 35-yearold Broomfield man who was walking down the stairs from the upper level. He was taken into custody, processed and released pending filing of formal charges. Second-degree burglary: Officers were dispatched Oct. 23 at 2:13 a.m. to 9595 North Pecos in reference to a burglary in progress. A witness saw two or three men in dark clothing and carrying flashlights go through the front door of a vacant mobile home. The witness could see them inside the house and by a shed. One of the men left carrying several boxes and was contacted by an officer. Items in the boxes included metal lighters, flashlights, video games, vice grips, T-shirts, Nintendo game system and a Barbie car. The 25-yearold Thornton man was processed and later transported to the Adams County jail. The other two men remain at large. Second-degree assault, obstructing a police officer, resisting arrest: Officers were dispatched Oct. 21 at 12:02 a.m. to 9595 N. Pecos St. in reference to a welfare check on an adult at that

location. Officers were advised that a man was running down the street with no shoes. He was later found hiding in a shed. The 40-year-old Thornton man picked up rocks and began throwing them at officers. When they advised him he was under arrest, the man took off running again, throwing rocks at the officers as he ran, striking one of them in the head. The man was eventually tasered and placed into custody. He continued to resist arrest, kicking and shouting profanities. He was processed and later transported to the Adams County jail. The injured officer refused treatment. Child abuse: An officer was dispatched Oct. 20 at 6:30 p.m. to 12122 Colorado Blvd. in reference to a child welfare check. Officers were advised that a 6-year-old boy called his mother and told her his father was intoxicated and unconscious. When officers arrived the child was located in good condition. The father, a 34-year-old Thornton man, was taken into custody for child abuse and for having weapons that could be accessed by the child in the apartment. He was issued a

summons and released. The mother came to get her child and the county child welfare department was advised of the incident. Theft: A 27-year-old was arrested Oct. 19 for the theft of $804 in merchandise at Walmart at 9901 Grant St. The loss prevention officer observed the man pull out a handful of receipts from his pocket and select various items in the store. He then went to the customer service counter were he received cash back for the items he returned using those receipts. After he exited, he returned and picked up a Gemini price scanner valued at $750 that he had placed at the Garden Center. After the man was contacted, the officer recovered two bundles of Walmart receipts. The man was issued a summons and released. Items in the police reports are compiled from public information contained in police department records. Charges or citations listed don’t imply guilt or innocence, and all people are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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