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North Jefferson County, Colorado • Volume 11, Issue 43
November 2, 2012 A Colorado Community Media Publication
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17 counts in Ridgeway murder Sigg charged as an adult By Ashley Reimers areimers@ourcoloradonews.com Austin Sigg, the suspect in the murder of Jessica Ridgeway, was charged as an adult Tuesday in a Jefferson County courtroom. 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 con- Sigg nected 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 before, 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 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 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 grate-
fulness for our police force as they 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.
Jeffco Board of Education members consider censure Laura Boggs criticized for radio show comment By Cassie Monroe
cmonroe@ourcoloradonews.com The Jefferson County Board of Education is once again considering censure for member Laura Boggs. At a study session on Oct. 25, Boggs was questioned about comments she made on a radio show, when she agreed with the host that the superintendent
should be shot. The issue of the censure will be discussed at the Board of Education meeting tonight, Nov. 1, at 6 p.m. in the Denver West building, 1829 Denver West Drive, Golden. At the study session board members listened to a portion of the Oct. 18 radio show between Jason Worley, co-host of conservative Grassroots Radio Colorado on 560 AM, and Boggs. The two were discussing the district’s proposed property tax increases, ballot
issues 3A and 3B, to supplement budget cuts for the 2013-14 school year. Boggs is the only Board of Education member to oppose the measures, and doesn’t believe the district needs to ask tax payers for additional money. Worley expressed his disapproval of the district having an employee focused on social media and said, “If you have a Facebook person still in Jefferson County, your superintendent should be shot.” “Yes,” Boggs said “I’m sorry,” Worley said.
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“Yep,” Boggs said. After the radio show comments had been brought to the attention of Jeffco’s superintendent, Cindy Stevenson, Boggs said she was doing the interview while driving and hadn’t understood what Worley had said. “Yes, I agree it was an inappropriate conversation,” Boggs said. She said she takes full responsibility for what happened and is waiting to see what happens at the next Board of Education meeting. She sent a handwritten letter of apology to Stevenson, and said she doesn’t know what else to do to express her apology. “I’ve apologized and asked for forgiveness,” Boggs said. Stevenson did not have much to say about the radio show comments, explaining her role as the superintendent is to manage the district and it is up to the board members to decide how to proceed next. “I was just shocked,” Stevenson said. “I don’t know how else to describe it.” Board President Lesley Dahlkemper said members of the school board are held to a higher standard and Boggs comments were inappropriate. “Especially when we take into consideration the Jeffco community’s history,” Dahlkemper said. “We take this matter very seriously.” Boggs was first censured in 2010 after board members passed the vote due to Boggs’ string of unethical behavior, threat to stop a $32.8 million federal grant and after telling Stevenson in a meeting that she was going to “tear this county apart.” A censure carries no legal action, but sends a message to the public that the board expresses disapproval of Boggs’ actions.
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‘Push past it’ helps man push the envelope
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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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
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JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY CDOT closes roads for work
CDOT has announced several lane closures through the county: Bridgework on Sheridan Boulevard over US 6 will continue through March. One lane of US 6 will close in both directions each night, starting at 7 p.m. every weekday, with a second lane closing at 10 p.m. Full closure of Sheridan will happen in both directions at 10 p.m. Daytime construction may include single lane closures for US 6 and Sheridan. On and off ramps will also be closed for much of the construction. State Highway 93 shoulder widening and striping operations will continue to cause delays and lane closures through November. Highway 93 between State Highway 128 and 58th Avenue will have right lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. through the month. Full overnight closures of Highway 93 between Highway 128 to State Highway 72 will occur Sundays through Tuesdays, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Mixed zoning proposed
Jefferson County Planning and Zoning has developed a new “mixed use” zoning designation and is seeking public input. The national trend toward mixed-use development involved residential and commercial units to become more interconnected. The intent is provide a permanent customer base for the commercial businesses, and lower-cost housing with nearby amenities for residents. County officials say the proposed mixed-use zone would be intended as an alternative to standard commercial zoning, which does not allow residential use, and planned development zoning, which can be expensive and time consuming to have approved. To view the proposed zone district, visit www. jeffco.us/planning and click on the “Programs” link on the left and then the “Mixed Use Zone District” link. The comment period ends Friday, Nov. 9.
Historic Preservation Awarded
The 34th Annual Hall of Fame and Historic Preservation Award evening was Oct. 18 at Mount Vernon Country Club. Two writers were recognized for articles about historic events in Jefferson County. Lois Lange won a first place award for her short essay with her article about the Humphrey Park and Museum. Matthew Prythero, a freshman at Denver University was recognized for his essay, “All It Took Was One Ad.” The winners received a monetary award, and their articles will appear in the magazine “Historical Jeffco.” The Pine Creek Improvement Association and Friends of the North Fork Historic District received the Norm and Ethel Meyer Award for Historic Preservation. The commission honored deceased Golden resident Vi Hader for her work as a community leader, activist and historian. Business man and community leader, John Bandimere Jr. was also given an award by the commission, for his family’s racing facility’s impact on the community, and his years of community involvement.
Quincy improvement open house
Jefferson County’s Transportation and Engineering Division is looking for citizen input on proposed transportation improvements on West Quincy Avenue between South Kipling Parkway and South Wadsworth Boulevard. The public is invited to attend an open house between 4:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the cafeteria at D’Evelyn High School, 10359 W. Nassau Ave., Denver. Call Brad Bauer, 303-271-8495, or Gray Clark, 303-988-4939 for more information.
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Romney rallies support Republican candidates gather at Red Rocks By Sara Van Cleve
svancleve@ourcoloradonews.com More than 10,000 people packed Red Rocks Amphitheatre Oct. 23 to welcome presidential candidate Gov. Mitt Romney back to Jefferson County the day after the third and final presidential debate. Romney visited the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Golden on Aug. 3. “I’m not happy with what’s happened in the last four years, and I think Romney can make a difference in the next eight,” said Art Foss of Westminster, a member of the Reagan Club of Colorado and a Romney supporter. The former Massachusetts governor brought an entourage of supporters including his vice presidential running mate U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez, Colorado Rockies infielder Todd Helton, singers Rodney Atkins and Kid Rock, former U.S. Rep. Bob Beauprez, Jefferson County Commissioner John Odom, U.S. Rep. Cory Gardner of Colorado and several other state leaders. Several speakers expressed support for Romney and reminded the crowd that Colorado could be the deciding factor this election. When Ryan took the stage thousands cheered. He referred to the final presidential debate and said Romney showed the country for a third time that he is ready to be a great president. “What we witnessed is a man with a vision, a man with bold ideas, a man with solutions. What we also witnessed is a president who is out of ideas,” Ryan said. “We witnessed a president who really has no record to run on, what we witnessed is a president who is simply offering more of the same, and you know what, Colorado, we can’t afford four more years like these last four years.” He noted that Colorado is one of several swing states considered key to the results of the election due to the Electoral College. “This election we’re not just picking the next president for the next four years, we’re picking the direction and the course of our country for a generation. This is that kind of an election,” he said. As several registered Democrats held signs on stage that said “Democrats for Romney,” Romney called for the crowd to reach out to voters of all parties to participate in the election. “We need you to reach across the neighborhood to Democrats, and Independents as well, to make sure they know and they understand that this is the year to vote for real change if you want real recovery,” Romney said. “The president’s out of ideas, he’s out of excuses and in November you’re going to make sure he’s out of office.” Romney said he is the better candidate and discussed his history of his successes as well as saying Obama’s “status quo campaign” is losing steam. “The president said he is a president of change, but in fact he has become a president of status quo, and
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Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney greets supporters concluding a rally Oct. 23 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Photo by Andy Carpenean the policies of the president are a continuation of what we’ve seen over the last four years,” Romney said. “He calls his campaign slogan ‘Forward,’ I think ‘forewarned’ is a better term.” Romney also discussed his five-step plan for the country if he is elected president. His plan includes making America energy independent within eight years, improving trade to make it benefit America and improving education by putting students, parents and teachers before teacher unions. The last two steps of his plan include balancing the budget and capping federal spending at 20 percent of the economy and lowering taxes for small businesses and the middle class. Romney also promised to repeal the Affordable Health Care for America Act, known as Obamacare. “I loved it,” Tammi Martin of Centennial said of the rally, the second of Romney’s she has attended. “He’s going to bring back America … Romney has a plan to get people back to work. We need a president who believes in America and does not apologize for America.” Martin’s husband, George, said Romney is the hope and change America needs. “His leadership demonstrates what America needs to come together,” he said. “Being a rock star is great in entertainment, but it doesn’t make (Obama) qualified to be president.” The crowd cheered and chanted “Romney,” as they did throughout the rally, as the candidates left the stage at the end of the evening. Early voting has begun and mail-in ballots across the state have been mailed out. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 6.
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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 couple’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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Voting time in Jeffco By Staff Report Election Day is Nov. 6, leaving just a few days to get ballots cast. Those who registered to vote by mail in Jefferson County should have received their ballots by last week. Spare ballots can still be picked up in person from the Elections Division office, or at any county motor vehicle division until Friday. Once completed and sealed in return envelopes, voters may either use a first-class stamp for the mailin-ballot, or drop it off at multiple sites across the county, including
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ficers in Arvada (6150 N. Wadsworth Blvd. Suite 320), Evergreen (4990 County Hwy. 73), Lakewood (20th and Wadsworth), and the South Service Center (11139 Bradford Road in Littleton). Jeffco libraries at Stanley Lake, Belmar and Columbine will also offer early voting. On Nov. 6 Election Day, polling places will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters are encouraged to vote between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when the crowds are the lightest. Voters in line to vote before 7 p.m. will still be allowed into the ballot box. General election information, including a check of polling places, is available at www.votejeffco.com or by calling 303-271-8111.
early voting sites, at any Jeffco municipality city hall during regular business hours, or 24-7 at the Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder’s Office drop-box (100 Jefferson County Parkway). New this year, voters can go to www.votejeffco.com, and select the “Verify your Voter Registration” link to look up voter information. They can view registration information and see the date their ballot has been mailed, the date it was returned and the date the ballot was processed. Voters may also take advantage of early voting today and tomorrow. The early voting locations include the county administration building (100 Jefferson County Parkway), Jeffco Department of Motor Vehicles of-
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County weighs budget Jeffco departments meeting with commission about slim funding By Glenn Wallace
gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com Jefferson County’s commissioners have until the first week of December to make some hard decisions about the 2013 county budget with flat revenues and growing expenses. While the county budget office presented a $472.6 million draft budget to commissioners last month, not everyone has expressed acceptance of those figures. Law enforcement representatives have lobbied to reinstate step-in-pay increases, which are unfunded for all county employees in the draft budget. Third District Commissioner Don Rosier said he felt the draft budget’s use of $24.5 million in remaining fund balances as disturbing and unsustainable. “What I see here is a fiscal cliff in two years,” Rosier said.
His fellow commissioner, First District representative Faye Griffin promised that “there will be a lot of changes that will happen,” before the draft budget (jeffco.us/budget) becomes the final version that is adopted. To either pay for salary increases, or to reduce the 2013 budget’s dependence on fund balances — up 37 percent from 2012 — the money will have to come from somewhere. With that in mind, the Board of County Commissioners have been holding their annual budget meetings with the heads of every department in Jeffco, going over proposed budgets and asking questions. Among the departments that have already met with the commissioners are Parks and Recreation, asking for $41,556,163 in the proposed budget. Tom Hoby, Jeffco Director of Parks and Open Space, reported at “an absolute minimum of 2.1 million visitors” used county parks and open space in 2011. He said the number could be three times higher, but the lack of gates, and mul-
tiple entrances to many of the parks made precise counts impossible. Hoby and his staff detailed other elements of his division’s budget and operations. There are $4 million in open space project and acquisition funding for 2013 for instance. The Boetcher Mansion hosted 335 events last year, helping the facility cover more than 80 percent of its operating costs. Human Services, the second biggest Jeffco department by budget size, representing 16.5 percent ($78.2 million) also met with commissioners last week. Executive Director Lynn Johnson said fielded a few questions about employee reporting, and using more resultsbased evaluations of services. “We had a 170 to 190 percent increase in demand for services, and we kept our budget about the same,” Johnson said. The county commissioners are scheduled to discuss the budget in greater detail in the coming weeks, including a public hearing on Nov. 16, with a final budget adoption on Dec. 4.
Motorcyclist dies in accident By Ashley Reimers areimers@ourcoloradonews.com A Westminster man was killed in a multiple-vehicle crash in the Boulder Canyon while attempting to pass four vehicles.
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WESTMINSTER NEWS IN A HURRY Ballot dropoff at City Hall
Westminster City Hall, 4800 W. 92nd Ave., has ballot boxes for both Jefferson and Adams counties from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Boxes will also be available on from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 6. For information on polling places, early voting sites, voter status and ballot questions, Jefferson County voters can visit the Jefferson County election website at http://jeffco.us/elections/index.htm or call the Jefferson County Clerk’s office at 303-2718111. Adams County voters can visit the Adams County election website at www.co.adams.co.us or call the Adams County Clerk’s office at 720-523-6500.
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Volunteers sough to help clean up litter along Big Dry Creek Trail, which is a national recreation trail, at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10. Groups are assigned sections of the trail and open space. Registration is required by Monday, Nov. 5. Volunteers 16 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Contact Patti Wright at 303-658-2201 or pwright@ cityofwestminster.us to register. Unique dance show features Westminster resident Katrina Lairsmith Movement will have its debut show “Covers” in November. With the help of codirector and co-choreographer Rachel Applehans from Westminster, the show will include works expressing views on breast cancer, suicide, religion, heartbreak, drugs and love, to name a few. “The music is an amazing cover of songs we all know and are familiar with,” said Lairsmith. “It’s sure to make an impression on even the most seasoned show taker.” There are two shows scheduled, both begin at 7 p.m. on Nov. 10 and 11 at The Savory in Curtis Park, 2700 Arapahoe in Denver. For more information visit www.klmdance.com.
Craft show
The first ever Arts and Craft Show at Grace Church of Arvada is set for Friday through Sunday and benefits youth ministry of Grace Church. The event will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, at the church at 6969 Sheridan Blvd. in Arvada. Admission is free and the show will feature a variety of gift items and chili and baked goods for sale. For more information visit www.grace-alone.org.
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OPINIONS / YOURS AND OURS
Neighbor to neighbor: Ridgeway case a time to draw near We hoped the suspect would be found quickly. We didn’t want the search for a suspect in the murder of 10-year-old Jessica Ridgeway to be one of those stories we write every few years about an ongoing search for a suspect. We were guardedly hopeful that there would not be a long wait. When a suspect’s name was announced last week with reports that the 17-year-old had turned himself in and confessed, a feeling of anxiety subsided in the community. But as we
OUR VIEW looked at the neighborhood where the suspect lived, the fact that he lives in the community and attended the same elementary as the victim many of us feel unnerved in a whole different way. The streets shown on TV from helicopter cameras look all too familiar, they
are typical streets in Jefferson County in so many ways. So much sadness. The community was galvanized to start watch groups to safeguard children, escort them to school and back and so forth. We urge these increased efforts to continue. We have heard time and time again how neighbors in most communities don’t know each other and how people only react in time of crisis. Strong community connections can help make others safe. Teens need
adult role models and student mentors as they make the transition from childhood to adulthood. Strong communities can help prevent tragedies. We encourage this effort. An uneasiness will be with us for a while. But we extend our thanks to the police agencies who led the search for a suspect and all who worked hard to set an environment conducive to having a suspect. We extend our thoughts to the neighborhood and Jessica’s family.
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
tial 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. 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 politicized. 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 residen-
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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.
Setting a tone As you drive southbound along Federal from Westminster into unincorporated Adams County, you observe a maze of older buildings. The land use is a checkered 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 land-
fills 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 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 presie dent 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
tive ways of appealing to the well off.
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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 colors when in a private fundraiser he said 47 percent of the voters believe they are entitled to health care, good housing and other needs and that he’s not depending on them for support. It really turned me off with his secre-
I’ve never been a straight party ticket voter and when it came to the second district county commissioner race I chose not to cast a vote for any of them. My thought was “when in doubt, don’t.” There were also a few other issues I didn’t care for. 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
- Support 3A, 3B - We are writing today to ask you e to vote yes for Jeffco Schools — to t vote yes on ballot issues 3A and 3B. n Questions 3A and 3B will directly k and immediately impact families, students, teachers and businesses - across the county. - Jeffco Public Schools — like other - school districts in Colorado — has d faced severe budget cuts due to d decreased state funding. We have l worked diligently to keep these cuts away from the classroom. Thanks to e our rainy day fund, we were sucu cessful. Now those funds have been g significantly depleted and we will no g longer be able to avoid cuts that will e directly impact our students. d That’s why we need 3A and 3B. 3A will allow us to keep great teachers in the classroom, maintain class size, keep instrumental music for fifth- and sixth-graders, and continue to provide students with ” the instruction and skills necessary e for success in college and the workg place. 3B will provide $99 million to g tackle critical building needs to keep s students safe, warm and dry such as roof replacements and improved ments in fire protection, wiring and - plumbing. A broad and diverse coalition of Jeffco business organizations, - parents, grandparents, citizens and t elected officials has joined us in supporting 3A and 3B. Groups such as the Arvada and Golden Chambers of Commerce and The West Chamber Serving Jefferson County. Individuals including Greg Stevinson; Ray
Baker; Norma Anderson; Moe Keller; and the mayors from Lakewood, Wheat Ridge, Golden, Edgewater and Arvada. They know that strong schools build strong communities. Unfortunately, there are those out there who are not putting Jeffco students first and are passing along incorrect information about 3A and 3B. We want you to have the facts: Jeffco tied for second for the highest graduation rate of the 50 largest districts in the nation. Our students consistently outperform the state average on statewide tests (TCAP). 3A and 3B will allow Jeffco Schools to maintain our tradition of excellence. Over the past three years Jeffco Schools has cut its budget by $63 million plus another $15 million this year. Without 3A, the district will face another $45 million in budget cuts for the 2013-2014 school year. No money from 3A and 3B will go to PERA. Not one penny. 3A and 3B will cost the owner of an average priced home $3.06 per month, or a dime a day. It equates to a 3.8 percent tax rate increase to support Jeffco Schools. Jeffco Schools spends $8,049 per student, not $11,000. The state will not give $61 million to Jeffco Schools next year. In fact, Colorado’s education commissioner has told Jeffco to budget for flat funding. That’s $761 less per student than Jeffco received in 2009-2010. All Jeffco Schools employees have taken a 3 percent pay cut starting in
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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full day for all the pay they receive. What a cushy job they have for a few days of work.
2011-2012. They also have absorbed a 300 percent increase in health insurance costs. Jeffco Schools has a record of excellence despite receiving less per student funding than other comparable school districts whose voters have approved mill levy overrides to support their schools. Jeffco Schools currently receives $645.08 less per student per year than Denver Public Schools; $790.22 less per student per year than Littleton Public Schools; and $1,086.68 less per student per year than Boulder Valley Schools. We think Jeffco students deserve our support! The kindergartners entering school in August should have the same access to opportunity as the seniors who just graduated in May. We believe we can do that if we all join together and vote yes on 3A and 3B this November. Please make sure you have the correct information about 3A and 3B. Please share this information with your friends, family and neighbors. For more, visit www.supportjeffcoschools.com. Lesley Dahlkemper President, Jeffco Schools Board of Education Paula Noonan First Vice President, Jeffco Schools Board of Education Robin Johnson Treasurer, Jeffco Schools Board of Education Jill Fellman Secretary, Jeffco Schools Board of Education
Turning the private art of poetry into a public function is a truly Western phenomenon. Colorado was second only to California in establishing a poet laureate position for the state — California appointed its first Poet Laureate in 1915, and Colorado followed in 1919. David Mason, Colorado’s seventh, and current, poet laureate spoke recently at the historic Eisenhower Chapel in Lowry, about the accessibility of poetry in our everyday lives. Please stay with me here — even if you feel poetry is not your thing. We can find poetry to enjoy all around us … poetry we can understand that relates to our
own experiences. Poetry is greater than just an intellectual pursuit, said Mason; poetry is more visceral, instinctual. “Poetry creates a pattern of sound and that sound has meaning. Poetry is a dance that lives in the nervous system.” “Articulateness,” as Mason put it (an awkward-sounding word), is an essential concept in poetry. “Poetry speaks to us out of universal human experience,” Mason said. “The public function of poetry is the articulateness of that experience.” Starting with Mother Goose and moving through William Shakespeare, John Keats,
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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 —
IF YOU GO WHAT: Jeffrey Siegel’s Keyboard Conversations: “Claude Debussy: Clair De Lune, Fireworks and More” WHERE: Arvada Center 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m. INFORMATION: 720-898-7200 or www.arvadacenter.org/on-stage
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.”
Eating and events in ‘burbs
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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‘Butch’ Arnold noted for giving spirit By Ashley Reimers
areimers@ourcoloradonews.com Whether it was dressing up as Santa Claus or taking care of a loved one in the hospital, Robert “Butch” Arnold was a man who always put his family first. The longtime Westminster resident is remembered by his family as a man who was dedicated to helping others, a man who would loved to travel, and a father who taught valuable lessons to his children and grandchildren. Butch passed away on Sept. 22 at the age of 73, after a two-and-a-half year battle with esophageal cancer. He was born on July 4, 1939, in Peckham. He was proud to be an American, and boasted to family members that the fireworks on July 4 were really for his birthday. He moved to Westminster in 1960 when he married his beloved wife, Sharon Williams. The young couple was mar-
ried in the Westminster Presbyterian Church. The couple bought a home in Westminster and had three daughters and was also family to more than 85 exchange students over the years. “Butch was a wonderful dad to our three daughters along with being a `second parent’ to their friends, and exchange students,” Sharon said. “He was always a good listener. Never yelled or lost his temper. He would roll his tongue when he would get upset and if he did that, then you knew you better be careful. But we never had word with each other.” Butch worked for the city of Westminster in the sanitation district for 30 years before retiring and working as the manager at the Valley Water District in Wheat Ridge. After Sharon’s father, Merton Williams, died, Butch took over Williams’ responsibilities at the Westminster Grange Hall. There he was dedicated to
keeping the hall in shape for the community, while meeting lifelong friends. Butch loved to travel visiting every state, as well as international trips to Japan, Germany, Canada and Mexico. His last trip was to Mount Evans. “We were always taking pictures, but he never asked for us to take his,” said Kara Shultz, Butch’s daughter. “But during the trip to Mount Evans, he asked us to take his picture with his dog Jazz.” Butch kept busy over the years as a volunteer firefighter for the Westminster Fire Department, and was also a member of Rotary, a board member of the Westminster Progressive Homeowners Association and volunteered his time at the Westminster Presbyterian Church where he served on the session, as a youth group leader and as a deacon. But one of the most important jobs he did was take care of Sharon during her time battling non-
Hodgkins lymphoma six years ago. “He touched so many lives and in turn so many people touched our lives, but above all, Butch was a loving husband, who stood by me during my bouts with cancer,” Sharon said. “He was a good man with old-fashioned family values, and he lived by the rule of helping others before himself.” As a dedicated family man, Butch has been the example in his family for what unconditional love truly means. Over the years he has touched so many lives and he will be missed by all of his family and friends, but never forgotten. “It’s his principle of always being there when people were in need, and to always be a giving person,” Shultz said. “The one thing that strikes me the most is how supportive he was, supportive of the people at work, people at home and the community.”
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Alfred, Lord Tennyson, Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, e.e. cummings and Elizabeth Bishop, Mason illustrated how individual experiences — given accurate voice — become universal. Much of the everyday language we speak is in phrases actually found in poetry, as Mason noted with examples from pop culture (such as the eulogy from the funeral in the film “Four Weddings & and Funeral,” quoted from W.H. Auden’s “Funeral Blues”) and citations from William Shakespeare.
You might be surprised to learn that when you use phrases such as “to thine own self be true,” or “there’s a method to my madness,” or even “love is blind,” you are quoting Shakespeare. When you say that you see something in your “mind’s eye,” or ask, “what’s in a name?” or proclaim, “the world is my oyster,” you are quoting Shakespeare. And these are only a few examples of the poetry we encounter on a daily basis. Since becoming Colorado’s Poet Laureate in 2010, another of Ma-
son’s missions has been to dispel the myth that poets are “… alienated figures that only write about themselves.” (This is probably good news to most of us who are writers and who also call ourselves poets.) Are there poets who have been mad? Yes, said Mason, but there are also lawyers and doctors and teachers and individuals in every other walk of life who have suffered madness. Do poets live an intensely imaginative life? Yes, again. In fact, said Mason, poetry is one of the roads to express how
we feel as people, but the feel of our poetry is what resonates with others. As Mason wrote in the Author’s Note, “Poetry does make things happen — in human connections at least.” Andrea Doray is a full-time writer who feels poetry dancing in her nervous system … and likes it. Contact her at a.doray@ andreadoray.com.
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REAL ESTATE AGENT SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK have done property management, commercial and resi- What is one tip you have for someone looking to sell a Nancy Mikoda dential real estate and even bought and sold a silver mine house? Real Estate Consultant
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What is your specialty and what does that mean for the people you work with? I work mainly in residential homes and investments which give me the opportunity to make you feel like you are the only client I have. I will style the time frame you have to buy or sell fit into your work and time schedule.
Where were you born? I was born in a small town in Circle Pines MN – home to “you betcha” and long, cold winters.
What is the most challenging part of what you do? I believe that real estate should be a win-win proposition for both sides. Negotiating between both parties is what I do to help the transaction proceed smoothly and that is why I make the process go as efficiently as possible.
How long have you lived in the area? I have lived in North Metro Denver since the mid 70’s and consider it my home. Most of my family and friends live here now.
What do you most enjoy doing when you’re not working? I have traveled to over 75 countries and all 50 states. I also play the piano and flute, ski, roller blade and am a certified Yoga and Tai Chi instructor.
What do you like most about it? Denver has the best of all worlds with a mild climate and great communities. We are blessed to have a beautiful state with many recreational opportunities.
Listen to your agent when they have tips on staging and making your home have great street appeal. Today’s buyers may not have a lot of extra cash for fixing up a home so make it as picture perfect as possible. What is one tip you have for someone looking to buy a house? Let me help you visit neighborhoods you are interested in and show you the neighborhood whose prices are trending up or down. I will assist you by visiting the community amenities that are important to you. I always feel that the right property is out there for my clients. What is the most unusual thing you’ve encountered while working in Real Estate? We found an iguana relaxing in the furnace. He had escaped to find someplace warm! Photos left to right: Left: Me; Center: Virginia and I celebrating her sale! Right: Grandparents with Cruz the State Baseball Championship winner with sister Zanya.
How long have you worked in Real Estate? I have had a license for over 20 years and have worked in many areas of real estate. I
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$250,000 A true gem. Beautiful Parker home for only $250,000. 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 1912 Sq Ft. plus unfinished basement. Beautiful home on cul-de-sac. HOA includes membership to Stroh Ranch Rec Center. This Melody home is in Wonderful Condition. It’s got a great floor plan and wonderful flow between rooms.
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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 our‌
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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
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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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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.
Abused and neglected brothers and sisters are often separated in foster care. There just aren’t enough foster homes to keep them together. This leaves them sad, anxious and confused and they feel like it’s “all their fault.� Give the Gift of Hope-Become a Savio foster parent. Call Tracy Stuart 303/225-4152
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 driver’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 “Position Available - your name� 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 – $66,308 DOQ/E. Unbelievable benefit package and exceptional opportunity to serve in Colorado’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 driver’s license with a safe driving record. Work scheduled is MonFri 8 am – 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 driver’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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is seeking Form Carpenters (including Foremen, Leadmen & Helpers), Concrete Finishers, Pipefitters, Yard Pipe (Foremen, Layers & Laborers), and Operators for Metro Denver area projects (58th & York and Chambers & Hess). Applications will be taken at 9780 Pyramid Ct, Suite 100, Englewood, CO 80112, from 8-5 M-F. Send resumes to Careers@westernsummit.comor call (303)325-0325. WSCI is an EEO Employer
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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Colorado Elk Camp Trophy Area 62 40 acres w/Cabin. Brand new, fully equipped and furnished. Very unique. HELP WANTED / DRIVERS Price Was: $389,995 Owner must sell – below cost! DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED! Now: $275,995. Learn to drive for Swift Call 315-271-7757 Transportation at US Truck. Earn $750 per week! CDL & Job Ready in 3 weeks! 1-800-809-2141
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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
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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
Free Stuff
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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 720-898-7200 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 720-898-9552. 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 303-421-2032. 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 303-8187232 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 303469-3521. 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 writingessentials 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.
Broderick remembered By Darin Moriki
dmoriki@ourcoloradonews.com 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 co-workers, 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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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-year-old 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, nar-
row 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 hurtful 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 regard-
ing 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 multicourse 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.
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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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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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Northglenn’s Ken Heard finds an opening during the first half of Friday’s game against Westminster. Photos by Jonathan Maness
Wolves rally to top Norse in season finale Westminster faces top-seeded ThunderRidge in playoffs 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 opening 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 game-winning 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 high-powered 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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Peak to Peak senior goalie Josh Gruener comes out of the net to save a shot by Holy Family’s Nick Rhoden (4) in the state playoff game hosted by Holy Family on Saturday. Photos by Pam Wagner
Holy Family’s Preston Arguello flies over the back of Peak to Peak’s Moritz Zerwes while heading the ball in the second half of the second round playoff game on Saturday in Broomfield.
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
Tigers avoid upset, eye regular season finale Holy Family struggles but puts away visiting Centaurus
Sports Roundup: Holy Family volleyball to host regional Eighth-seeded Tigers will face Middle Park and Buena Vista
By Nick Garner
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. “It was defiantly a changer there,” Sommers said. “We were alright through the first half,
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 on 10 shots. In the loss to Kent Denver earlier this season, the Tigers fell behind early after giving up a goal to the Sun Devils in the first half. Arguello scored the lone goal for Holy Family. The winner of Friday’s game will advance to the semifinals match, which is scheduled for Nov. 7. Both squads advanced to the semifinals last season before being knocked out. The Tigers fell to Faith Christian, which went on to win the state title. Kent Denver lost to Classical Academy.
By Jonathan Maness jmaness@ourcoloradonews. com
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 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.”
BROOMFIELD - The Holy Family volleyball team won 12 of its final 14 games to earn the No. 8 seed at the Class 3A volleyball tournament. The Tigers will host both N0. 17 Middle Park and No. 26 Buena Vista at the Region 8 volleyball tournament on Saturday. Sophomore Blayke Hranicka is leading the Tigers with 282 kills and 49 blocks going into regionals. Holy Family will play Buena Vista at 2 p.m. Saturday and then Middle Park at 6 p.m. No. 22 Jefferson Academy (13-10) will be at the Region 3 meet in Bayfield. In Class 1A, Community Christian (15-7) will face Caliche in the Region H tournament at Northern Junior College in Sterling. The Crusaders won the 5280 League with a perfect 7-0 record. Rocky Mountain Lutheran (18-4) will host the Region D tournament, which is held at Arvada K-8. Fleming and Jim Elliott will each compete in the tournament. RMAC HONORS: Legacy’s alumnus Sade Akindele earned RMAC offensive player of the week’s honors after she helped the Regis women’s soccer team beat Adams State 3-1 and then battle to a 3-3 over-
time tie with Fort Lewis College last weekend. Akindele, who is a freshman, had a goal against Adams State and then added two goals against Fort Lewis. Akindele ranks third in the RMAC with 30 total points and fourth with 12 goals. NON-QUALIFYING GAMES: Thornton and Northglenn High School football teams will both play non-qualifying games on Friday. The Trojans, who are the first 5-4 team to play a nonqualifying game, will host Boulder at Five Star Stadium. The Norse (2-7) will travel to Fruita to face Fruita Monument. STILL SEARCHING FOR A WIN: Skyview lost to Elizabeth 48-7 on Friday to drop to 0-9 on the season. The Wolverines scored their lone score in the third quarter when George Lara hooked up with David Birones for a touchdown pass. Skyview will finish the regular season on Friday at Englewood. The Pinnacle lost to Middle Park 48-6 in its season finale. Chris Genovez scored the Timberwolves lone touchdown and led Pinnacle with 72 rushing yards. ENDING SEASON STRONG: The Academy (4-5) topped Bishop Machebeuf in the season finale, 31-14. The Wildcats scored 19 points in the first half and added 12 more in the third quarter.
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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
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 confi-
Thornton’s Joshua Joseph races to the finish line on Saturday during the Class 5A state cross country meet at the Norris-Penrose Event Center Course. Photo by Jonathan Maness dence 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 Fair-
view 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 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.
Holy Family girls win Class 3A state title Medearis finishes 13th to lead Tigers By Jonathan Maness
jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com 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.
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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Standley Lake takes second By Scott Stocker
sports@ourcoloradonews.com Arvada West’s Jessica Jankowski wasn’t at her best in last Thursday’s Class 5A regional gymnastics meet on her home floor. And that’s scary news for the rest of the competition at this week’s state championships. Jankowski, a sophomore, said she wasn’t at the top of her game in any of the four individual events, but she was still good enough to capture the all-around title and grab some momentum heading into state. Jankowski was the only individual competing in the all-around who finished among the top six contestants on balance beam, floor, vault and the uneven bars. That effort allowed her to nab the all-around crown, nipping the Overland duo of Ashlynn Graybill and Kellyn Toole, who finished second and third respectively. Jankowski finished the night with a 37.05, ahead of Graybill (36.8) and Toole (36.75). Overland was able to win all the individual events, however, as the Trailblazers of coach Lisa Sparrow came away with the team championship by scoring 182.4 points. Standley Lake finished in second (176.475), Arvada West third (176.2). Rounding out the top six in the all-around competition was Thornton’s Sierra Kirylo in fourth (36.7), Standley Lake’s Hannah Bissani in fifth (36.6) and Overland’s Katie Johnson, sixth, 36.6. Bissani had the tie-breaker in one of her individual events to garner the fifth-place ribbon. “I was nervous and excited and just wanted to stay focused,” said Kirylo, only a freshman. “My bars were the best of the season and I was pleased with my beam. Now, I hope I’ll be qualified for state.” Added Bissani, “The vault was key for me and I had a good start and it was also a good start for all of us. I felt
confident and our whole team did great. The competition was tough, Overland had a lot going for them. I just hoped the best for everyone.” Standley Lake coach Kristen Larington knew it was going to be a tough night against Overland. “There was a lot of pressure on the girls and I think we actually had a horrible meet,” Larington said. “There was a lot of stress. Hannah had a good night and Zoie (Hoben) was strong again on floor. Overland’s a fine, fine team and they’ll be tough at state. I think our kids will rebound, though.” Those, too, are the thoughts of Standley Lake’s Madison York, who finished third on the balance beam (9.3). “I think it wasn’t one of our best nights,” York said. “I think I did a decent job on beam and proud of that as it was a PR for me. That’s a big deal for me, too. It was exciting that we won league, too, and it would have been great to have won tonight. Now, we’ll have to see how we do at state.” Many of the athletes and coaches were actually left hanging as to whether or not they will make it to the state meet. Only the top three teams and individuals in each event were able to advance through the regional competition. They then had to wait until all the scores by the teams and individuals were tabulated with the next best gymnasts and teams, regardless of region, were to be announced by the Colorado High School Activities Association. Among those individuals hoping to make the cut, as well as advance with their team were Bear Creek’s Myranda Dominguez and Jordan Cordova. “I think we did well, but it was a tough evening,” said Dominguez. “I had a lot of jitters and was trying hard to work through them.” Added Cordova, “My floor was my best and as a team I think we stayed positive. We all tried to do our bests and what more can anyone ask. Now, we’ll just have to see what happens with all the scoring around the regions.”
Standley Lake senior Zoie Hoben competes on the balance beam during the 5A CHSAA Regional Gymnastics Meet Thursday at Arvada West High School. Photo by Andy Carpenean
State football playoff capsules Pomona rushes
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 Broncos’ 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 threeheaded 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 (54) 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 (72), 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
into postseason By Craig Harper
sports@ourcoloradonews. com A strong running game has long been Pomona’s trademark under Jay Madden, though the emphasis has changed somewhat the last couple of years with Alec Feland at quarterback. But in the two games since a 30-22 loss to Ralston Valley, Madden sees the pendulum swinging slightly back toward the Panthers’ bread-andbutter - in no small part due to the late emergence of Chris Marquez. The smallish (he’s generously listed at 5-foot-7, 155 pounds) junior ended the regular season with his third-straight, 100-yard game Friday at the North Area Athletic Complex as Pomona whipped rival Arvada West 41-7 to enter the 5A playoffs on a twogame, mini-win streak. “I think we’re re-establishing our identity,’’ Madden said. “We’re starting to run the ball more and try to be more of a balanced attack. And I think our defense is starting to come together. We played great tonight and really good last week against a good Fairview offense. “And we’re going to need everything we’ve got because we’re not going to be a one-man show on either side of the ball or special teams.’’ Pomona (7-2, 4-1 for second place in the 5A
North Metro League) isn’t abandoning its potent passing game. Feland was 14-of-18 for 180 yards including a 20-yard touchdown pass to Hunter Hogoboom against A-West (2-7, 1-4), an effort that saw top receiver Mitch Colin catch seven passes for 105 yards. But it’s clear Marquez has become a focal point of the offense as well. Seldom-used early in the season, Marquez’ 144 yards and two touchdowns on a season-high 22 carries against A-West pushed his totals in the last five games to 678 yards and 11 touchdowns. The Panthers rushed 39 times for 197 yards on the heels of a season-high 281 a week earlier against Fairview. “He’s had a (heck) of a run,’’ Madden said. “Obviously we knew he was talented. But obviously we knew we couldn’t give him the ball for eight straight weeks. So we tried to spread out his carries early in the year. And then he kind of just jumped to the forefront, and good things have happened to us since.’’ Another added wrinkle to the running game is a “wildcat’’ formation that features running back Konner Burns taking direct snaps. Burns ran 12 times for 28 yards Friday and scored Pomona’s first two touchdowns on short runs - one from the shotgun, the other under center. After a scoreless first quarter with three turnovers (two by A-West), the Panthers drove 57, 57 and 51 yards for a 20-0 halftime lead.
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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, you’ll see how pointand-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 Chris-
topher 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 tick-whirrrrr anticipation of a one-minute 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.
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