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Board approves changes to park rental policy Camping costs increase; fee waivers eliminated at fairgrounds By Tammy Kranz
tkranz@coloradocommunitymedia.com Camping prices are increasing at the Adams County Regional Park, and there will be no more rental fee waivers for noncounty events. Adams County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution that made several changes to the rental policy of the Regional Park Complex and picnic grounds during its March 10 regular meeting. Camping rates will increase by $5 starting this year for its service sites. Campers wanting electrical and/or water services will be charged $20 per night, and those “dry” camping will be charged $15 per night. Several of the policy changes deals with the Regional Park being used by county offices and departments. Rick Anderson, parks and community resources director, said one of the more significant changes includes eliminating the surcharge fee.
According to a staff report, the fee was developed in 2007 as a way to recoup costs associated with utilities as well as staff time to set up and tear down. The Regional Parks will lose approximately $10,000 in revenue by eliminating this charge. Other changes include limiting county department and office events to Monday through Thursday with all events concluding by 10 p.m., Anderson said, “Any county department or office wanting to use the regional park on high demand days, those are Friday through Sunday, will be subject to the lowest nonprofit rate.” These county government events will be scheduled in the Rendezvous Rooms, FRC Building and Parks Administration Building, when possible. The policy changes include eliminating rental fee waivers, even for political events. “Currently policy allows only the board of county commissioners to waive facility rental fees for non-county events,” Anderson said before the board vote. “Parks is recommending eliminating this option and not offering any fee waivers in the future. Current policy also allows each major registered political party two fee-waived events per year. Parks is proposing political parties be assessed the appropriated nonprofit rates and fees.”
A 2005 aerial view of the Adams County Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Road in Brighton, which is 1,150 acres and includes golf courses, fishing lakes and trails. The Board of Commissioners recently approved rental policy changes and increased camping fees at the park. Photo courtesy of Adams County The policy is also changing the flat rate fee it charges the Colorado State University Extension. “4H and CSU host roughly 600 events at the Regional Park annually,” he said. “Currently, CSU Extension is assessed a flat rate fee of $3,000 per year and we’d like to increase that to $5,000.According to the staff memo, the park will increase
CSU Extension flat rate over a period of a few years. In 2015, CSU Extension’s flat rate fee will be $3,500; $4,000 in 2016, $4,500 in 2017 and $5,000 in 2018. The Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Road in Brighton, hosts more than 1,200 events annually — including the Adams County Fair.
One stop shop for most health needs Clinica expands facility, offers primary care to low-income residents By Tammy Kranz
tkranz@coloradocommunitymedia.com Clinica Family Health Services in Thornton is a busy facility, providing care to 5,000 to 6,000 patients annually. The federally-qualified community health center provides primary care to low-income residents and has been at its 8990 N. Washington St. (actually east of Washington but off Russell Boulevard) site since 2001. Thanks to the Affordable Health Care Act, Clinica expects to see a significant increase in patients and underwent a $4.3 million expansion to double its size. It now can accommodate up to 13,000 patients. “Every day I see in the clinic at least one person who never had health insurance before, which is phenomenal,” Ed Farrell, the clinic’s medical director said. More than 4,000 current Clinica patients (across five locations in the state) got on Medicaid this year, which was possible because of the new federal law, said Holly Escudero, the clinic’s director. “A lot of our patients were on CICP and became eligible to be on Medicaid,” she said.
Dental assistant Camilo Quezada takes X-rays of a patient’s teeth during a check-up last week at Clinica Family Health Services in Thornton. The new renovations at the facility tripled the size of its dental area. Photo by Tammy Kranz CICP is the Colorado Indigent Care Program, which is a subsidy for low-income residents who don’t qualify for Medicaid. In addition to CICP and Medicaid, Clinica also accepts Child Health
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nor surgical procedures, behavioral health services, nutrition services, group visits, case management services, dental care and a pharmacy outlet. “It takes a whole team,” Farrell
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said. In order to make Clinica’s facility not feel so large and overwhelming (the building use to be a former Safeway store built in the early 1950s), the space is divided into five sections known as “pods.” Four pods are color coded — orange, yellow, teal and purple — and feature their own receptionist station, cubicles for its health care providers and three exam rooms. Susan Wortman, development director for Clinica, said that having the various services in one building help cut down the stress of a doctor’s visit. “You don’t have to go to another building. You don’t have to make another phone call. You don’t have to tell them your story again. You don’t have to make another copay,” she said. Farrell said the goal is for a patient to have the same primary care provider for 70 percent of their visits and to stay in the same pod during 90 percent of their visits. This helps foster relationships, he added. “All healing occurs in the context of personal relationships,” he said. “That’s the key to people’s health outcome being better. Thornton Mayor Heidi Williams toured the facility last month and praised the “fresh, updated look.” “It is very clear that they hold their patient’s in high regard,
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Never too late to dream, discover a gift Three times she almost quit. The inspiration wasn’t there. Unlike the others in the class, she had never painted, and the challenge of creating something worthy seemed quite overwhelming. In all her 94 years, Jean Barron hadn’t even picked up a paintbrush. She knew nothing about art, didn’t much care for it, had determinedly avoided art museums. But that was before Cézanne’s “The Blue Vase.” And a teacher who broke the work into manageable, unintimidating parts that seamlessly fit together, like pieces of a puzzle. When Jean was done replicating the masterpiece, she looked at her canvas with the blue vase and flowers, fruit scattered on the table. “Did I really paint that?” she thought. “It was just amazing.” Three years later, Jean is passionate about painting. Her work is so good that local TV and newspapers are telling her story. She understands the reason they’re interested is because she discovered this talent so late in life. But then, “to be learning something new,’” she says, “that’s what keeps us young.” Jean, who celebrated her 97th birthday March 18, will tell you she feels quite young. She’s in total agreement with the popular notion that 60 today is the new 40. “I am so blessed with health and, usually, a fairly sound mind,” she says with a slight smile. “I don’t know where the time has gone. I can’t believe I’m as old as I am, and I never expected to be around at this age. … But I don’t feel like I’m older than 60. I don’t feel like I’m 97, my goodness.”
That self-appraisal is encouraging. I, too, recently celebrated a birthday. And like, Jean, I also feel much younger than my 54 years. It turns out that impression isn’t unusual. The older people get, the younger they feel, according to a Pew Research survey. “Moreover,” the report said, “the gap in years between actual age and `felt age’ widens as people grow older.” Nearly half of survey respondents 50 and older said they felt at least 10 years younger, but among those between 65 and 74, one-third felt 10 to 19 years younger and one in six said they felt at least 20 years younger than their age. A New York Times blog in 2008 talked about a study that found people 70 and older generally thought of themselves as 13 years younger. “This concept of how you feel about your age is so important and defines, in a way, how we act,” said Jacqui Smith, a psychologist at the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research, who was interviewed in the story by Tara Parker-Pope. “If you self-define yourself as someone who is old, then you probably act that way.” Another Pew study found more than two-thirds of Americans would like to live
to between 79 and 100 years old, with the median desired life span being 90 years — about 11 years longer than the U.S. life expectancy of 78.7 years. And statistics show, adults 60 and older — because they are healthier and more active — are living longer. So: We want to live longer. We are living longer. We are living longer better. I like that prognosis, that extended lease on life, because I worry about not having enough time to fulfill my constantly renewing pot of dreams. I hope to be like Jean — healthy, creative, still learning, still looking for new experiences. On this afternoon, she walks slowly, steadily, down the hall to her apartment. She has just returned from a bus trip to the Mayan exhibit at the Museum of Nature and Science. She sits on her sofa, slightly out of breath, but soon recovers. She moved to Colorado from Ohio seven years ago, 21 years after the death of her husband, to be near her two daughters. The days go fast: Exercise and yoga three to four mornings a week, art class every Thursday afternoon, other activities and excursions interspersed. Depending on the week, she spends two to three afternoons painting at the easel she sets up at her kitchen counter. She prefers oils to watercolors because she can more easily correct mistakes. The time she spends coaxing the canvas to life seems almost to stand still. “I get so absorbed. … I lose all track of time — almost a sense of wonder. I guess it’s the creativity and appreciation for the gift that God has given me.” Since she began, Jean has completed 39 paintings, mostly landscapes, some for
her daughters, a handful for friends, many of the Scottish countryside that links her to her heritage. Many hang on the walls throughout her apartment. “I look at my work and I can’t believe I did it, but, well, I didn’t do it,” she says. “The Lord and I did it together. I kept asking the Lord how I could glorify him more in my life, and this was His answer.” That faith, which takes away her worries and stress, is key to her longevity, she believes. “That’s the biggest secret of a contented, healthy, long life.” Needless to say, Jean looks at art differently these days. She enjoys art museums, is curious about the masters and their styles, is fascinated by their different brushstrokes. In her bedroom hang two paintings she did of Monet landscapes, one of a boat on water, the other of a landscape, also with water in it. “I learned he painted on water,” she says, with a touch of wonderment. “He had a boat and he just floated around and did his painting.” That, she says, would be difficult to do. But then, she only has to paint at the easel in her kitchen to find herself transported to a place where there is just the brush and the canvas — and the miracle that comes with it. Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. She can be reached at ahealey@coloradocommunitymedia.com or 303-566-4110.
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Espinoza charged with 55 counts in condo fire Charges include attemtped murder, arson, assault By Tammy Kranz tkranz@coloradocommunitymedia.com Martin Castruita Espinoza has been charged with 55 counts, including 10 counts of attempted first-degree murder, for allegedly intentionally setting fire to a condo building in unincorporated Adams County on March 6.
“This was a major fire that destroyed one building and much of a second building,” District Attorney Dave Young said. “We are thankful that no one lost their life.” Firefighters got the call at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, Espinoza March 4, to the Corona Village Condominiums located at 8760 Corona St. behind the Walmart Neighborhood Market at 88th and Washington.
Six agencies helped to extinguish the blaze, including North Washington Fire District, Southwest Adams County Fire District, City of Thornton, City of Westminster, North Metro Fire Rescue and Federal Heights Fire Department. The suspect was reported to have stayed on the scene of the fire to talk to the media while the firefighters battled the blaze. Police identified Espinoza as a suspect two days after the fire and on March 7 he turned himself in to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. The fire destroyed 18 condos in two
buildings. The DA’s office reports that two firefighters and two residents were injured in the fire. Espinoza, 20, heard the charges against him on March 12 in an Adams County court. Those charges include 10 counts of attempted murder, 31 counts of first-degree arson, four counts of third-degree assault and 10 counts of crime of violence, a sentencing enhancer, according to a statement by the DA’s office. Espinoza’s preliminary hearing will be at 2:30 p.m. April 2 in Division 2 of Adams County Court.
adams county nEws in a hurry Federal Boulevard eyed for revitalization
Adams County is in the process of creating a Corridor Framework Plan for the Federal Boulevard corridor in the area of West 52nd Avenue to West 72nd Avenue. The goal is to provide guidance for future planning, transportation and economic development along this important northsouth corridor, which has been neglected over several decades and is challenged by health and safety concerns for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians. Community meetings will be held in late April and early May to gather input.
The details of those meetings will be available on the county’s website www. co.adams.co.us/ once they are finalized. DRCOG - the Denver Council of Regional Governments, awarded Adams County a $150,000 Station Area and Urban Center Grant for its submittal, “Federal Boulevard Corridor Plan - Making Connections.” The funding is for fiscal year 2015, and will begin October 2014.
County hosts blood drive
Adams County, together with Bonfils Blood Center, will host a blood drive on
Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at the Adams County Government Center, 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Platte River Rooms C & D, Brighton, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. For more information on the blood donation process or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils appointment center at 303.363.2300 or visit www. bonfils.org using site code #6647. In conjunction with the blood drive, Bonfils Blood Center will also host a bone marrow drive during the March 26 event. Interested individuals between the ages of
Cyberbullying bill passes House Bill targets online bullying, but GOP has concerns By Vic Vela
vvela@ coloradocommunitymedia.com A bill that would make it a crime to “cyberbully” a child passed the House on March 12, but not before Republicans raised concerns about the legislation’s punishment structure, which makes it a greater crime to target certain groups of people. House Bill 1131 would create misdemeanor penalties for those who commit cyberbullying — cases involving children who are bullied through technological platforms that include social media. The legislation aims to address a growing trend where kids are subjected to teasing and humiliation through cell phones or the Internet, which can lead to emotional problems in children and can sometimes result in suicide. “Many of the children who are bullied never tell anybody,” said Rep. Rhonda Fields, D-Aurora, a bill sponsor. “If there is a child out there who is bullied, please tell an adult. Don’t suffer that emotional harm alone.” Fields’ bill drew large bipartisan support, having cleared the House following a 54-10 vote. But Republi-
cans who voted for the bill said they hope the Senate takes up concerns over what some feel is a fairness issue in the legislation. The bill would make cyberbullying a class 2 misdemeanor, but creates a greater, class 1 misdemeanor penalty in cases where the victims are targeted because of their race, gender, religion, sexual orientation or physical or mental disability. A class Report 1 misdemeanor conviction carries with it a possible jail term of 6 to 18 months and fines that can reach $5,000. Those found guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor face the possibility of spending between 3 and 12 months behind bars and a fine of up to $2,500. Rep. Bob Gardner, R-Colorado Springs, said there was “no reason to make a distinction” based on particular groups of victims, and tried to amend the bill to punish all cases under a singular class 1 misdemeanor. “Let’s not make some victims lesser victims,” Gardner said. Although his amendment failed, Gardner did end up voting for the bill, saying, “I am not one to allow the perfect to be the enemy of the good.” Rep. Frank McNulty, R-Highlands
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Ranch, also voted for the bill, calling cyberbulling a serious issue that needs to be addressed. But McNulty also supported Gardner’s amendment and said that he hopes the Senate will address Republican concerns. “Every child deserves equal protection under the law,” McNulty said. “This bill denies equal protection.” Democrats pushed back against Republican arguments, saying that certain groups of people are harmed more than others, when it comes to be bullied. House Speaker Mark Ferrandino, D-Denver, who is gay and who was once a special education student, said that being bullied “hit in my core in a different way that it did other people.” “You’re already a marginalized person, you feel that way,” Ferrandino said. “You already feel like you’re an outcast.” Rep. Joe Salazar, D-Thornton, got riled up at Republicans’ assertions that all bullying is created equal. “At some point, we have to recognize in this General Assembly that racism, discrimination based on color or national origin, things of that nature, are unacceptable,” Salazar said. “… So it’s about damn time … it’s about time that the Colorado General Assembly recognize that we have to have these protected characteristics because we have kids who are being targeted for cyberbullying because of their innate characteristics.”
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Students participate in civic event at the capitol By Ashley Reimers
areimers@ coloradocommunitymedia.com Fifth-graders from Westview Elementary School put their social studies knowledge to the test during a recent trip to the Colorado State Capitol. With the help of the Liberty Day Institute, a Colorado-based nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to promoting civics education, on March 14 students had the opportunity to quiz legislatures and lobbyists on the U.S. Constitution, and experience the happenings of the current legislative session. But the action didn’t stop there, a group of students actually had the opportunity to read the Declaration of Independence on the House floor. “Right now our fifth-graders are studying the branches of government and learning bow bills become laws, as well as our rights as citizens,” Westview Principal Jennifer Buck said. “So the opportunity for them to go to the capitol makes the government process more real and personal for them. It’s really exciting for them to have that experience.” The Westview students, as well as students from Englewood and Craig, also handed out Constitution booklets. Since
establishment in 1996, representatives of the Liberty Day Institute have been distributing pocket-sized copies of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, flashcards, and teaching resources to students, teachers, service groups and others throughout the country. “Liberty Day is excited to offer fifthgraders throughout Colorado and across the country the chance to participate in engaging, immersive, and interactive experiences for students that will both educate and inspire them,” said Jimmy Sengenberger, president of the Liberty Day Institute. Buck said participating in the Liberty Day event is part of a schoolwide effort to rebrand the school as more of a community-oriented, civic-minded school. She said the trip to the capitol was a first-time experience for most of the students. “Students were very excited to actually talk to the senators and the representatives about their jobs,” she said. “I think seeing people in their offices and watching them do their jobs, will help the students have more of a personal connection to how the government works.” For more information on the Liberty Day Institute, visit www.libertyday.org.
Westview Elementary Students spent time talking to Gov. John Hickenlooper, center, and Sens. Michael Bennet and Mark Udall during the Liberty Day event at the Colorado State Capitol on March 14. Students also read the Declaration of Independence on the House floor and quizzed legislators on the Constitution. Courtesy photo
Lawmakers divided over minimum wage hike By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com State lawmakers spent more than four hours on March 13 debating an issue they have no control over. House Democrats argued in favor of a resolution to sup-
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port an increase in the federal minimum wage, an economic policy debate that is currently raging at the national level. The resolution is non-binding and will do little to impact the battle that will soon take place in Congress. Still, Democrats and Republicans argued at length — and at times fiercely — over a proposed federal wage hike for lowincome earners. Democrats argued that the current federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour makes it difficult for workers to afford housing and basic necessities. And, Democrats said, raising the wage would reduce the need for low-income earners’ reliance on government assistance programs. “I think we can all recognize Report that families are struggling and continue to struggle,” said Rep. Dominick Moreno, D-Commerce City, who was a reduced lunch fee recipient as a student and who once worked for minimum wage. “I know what it’s like not being able to fill your (gas) tank all the way because you can’t afford the gas.” But Republicans countered that a hike in the minimum wage would have an adverse impact on low wage earners because small business owners wouldn’t be able to afford to keep them employed. “There’s going to be less people employed as a result of that and we’re actually going to hurt those we’re trying to help,” said House Minority Leader Brian DelGrosso, R-Loveland.
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President Barack Obama and Democrats in Congress are pushing for legislation that would increase the federal minimum wage to $10.10 an hour. Democrats argue that the wage hike would lift millions of Americans out of poverty. The Colorado House resolution asserts that raising the federal minimum wage would “significantly boost the economy at large by increasing purchasing power of workers, thereby increasing the United States’ gross domestic product.” Democrats also contend that Coloradans are on their side on this issue, citing the voter-backed 2006 Initiative 42, which raised the state minimum wage and tied it to inflation. The state’s current minimum wage is $8 an hour. But Republicans cited a study by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, which estimates that the proposed minimum wage hike would result in the loss of 500,00 jobs. The White House points to estimates in the same study that indicate that more than 16 million Americans would get larger paychecks through a minimum wage increase. At one point during the lively House debate, Speaker Mark Ferrandino, D-Denver, had to gavel the House to order after cheers and applause rang out from Republicans, who were supporting their GOP colleagues’ arguments in opposition to the resolution. Republicans also tried to tack on an amendment to the resolution that would have required it to be heard in a House committee — something that is usually reserved for legislation — so that citizens could show up to testify. The resolution passed the House following a 38-24 vote. Rep. Jared Wright of Fruita was the only Republican who voted yes.
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First BodyBrite in Colorado opens in Westminster By Ashley Reimers
areimers@ coloradocommunitymedia.com Business woman Ronda Dupont grew up in the bar business. She’s owned Thirstys Sports Pub in Thornton for 14 years. Now Dupont is taking her entrepreneur talents into the beauty business with the opening of BodyBrite in Westminster, the first in Colorado. BodyBrite provides beauty services, including hair removal, skin rejuvenation, oxygen facials and teeth whitening, at affordable prices, which was Dupont’s draw to the franchise. She says for years she’s been receiving these kinds of services for a hefty price. So instead of instead of paying big bucks for her beauty regimen, she decided she would just open her own business. “I was getting hair removed and I thought it was amazing, but I was paying a lot,” she said. “I hadn’t found a place that was as affordable as BodyBrite, so I decided to open my own. Plus I wanted a change while I was still young.” Opening on March 5, BodyBrite at 12026 Melody Drive, is conveniently locat-
ed right off Interstate 25 and 120th Avenue in Westminster. This kind of easy accessibility was what Dupont was looking for in her search for business space. Working to get BodyBrite off the ground while also running Thristys, which is down the road on 104th Avenue, Dupont said she has her hands full. Luckily she has a reliable staff. “The people I have here at BodyBrite, I’ve known for years, which is great,” she said. “And over at my bar I’ve been able to put together a great staff that I can trust, which is great because I’ve been running around between the two places.” Dupont admits owning a BodyBrite is a lot different than pouring drinks at her bar. But says she is ready to take on what’s to come in her new business venture. She hopes people will appreciate the affordable prices and welcoming atmosphere at BodyBrite. “I love a challenge and this is definitely a challenge for me,” she said. “But my goal is to expand and open other locations. I want to be able to provide these services to everyday people, so that anyone can benefit from what we offer.” For more information on BodyBrite, visit www.bodybriteusa.com.
Ronda Dupont is the owner of BodyBrite at 12026 Melody Drive in Westminster, which offers hair removal services, skin rejuvenation, oxygen facials and teeth whitening. Photo by Ashley Reimers
cial vehicles, at 10750 Irma Drive Units 5 and 6; My Brother’s Garage, provides auto maintenance repair, at 10750 Irma Unit 9; Rocky Mountain Auto Glass, provides auto glass services, at 11045 Irma; and Teamwork Therapy and Sports Performance, provides orthopedic soft tissue therapy, 10855 Irma Unit B. The three new home businesses include Morrison Construction, a remodeling business; SafePro Guard, which develops product safety devices; and Solstice Healthcare Resources, which provides outpatient physical therapy services. Tuttle said that at a recent Metro North Chamber of Commerce breakfast, the Northglenn Urban Renewal Authority highlighted its redevelopment achievements over the years. The first Urban Renewal Area in the city was the Northglenn Mall, which is now the Marketplace. Other redevelopment achievements include the Northglenn Marketplace the Best Buy
on 104th Avenue and Interstate 25 and the Natural Grocer-Vitamin Cottage on Washington Street. The ongoing projects include the Webster Lake Promenade and the Walmart Neighborhood Market. “Our goal, of course, through that breakfast was (to educate) our legislators and our leaders on the success stories that are happening in all the communities, but definitely in Northglenn. We have some great success stories,” Tuttle said. Also in her economic development update, Tuttle included a list of companies that were celebrating milestones of doing business in Northglenn during the first quarter of 2014. Businesses celebrating 30 years are Nola Pierce Realtors and S&S Floor Surfacing Inc.; 25 years: Gary E. Filosa, Attorney at Law, Interiors by Carrol, Nash Insurance Agency and State Farm Insurance, Ann Davis; 20 years: All Ways Recaning, GT Global Staffing Inc. and Nexus Corporation; 15 years: American College of
Businesses celebrate milestones NURA highlights successes at event By Tammy Kranz
tkranz@coloradocommunitymedia.com Eight new businesses have opened in Northglenn last month, five of which have storefronts. Debbie Tuttle, economic development manager, made the announcement during City Council’s March 10 regular meeting. According to a staff memo, “This year, Northglenn has announced 14 new storefront businesses, which have added 47 new jobs and absorbed 27,107 square feet of office, industrial and retail space.” Those five new businesses include: Clear Creek Prospecting Supply, which provides modern metals prospecting equipment, classes and trips, at 1006 W. 104th Ave.; EH Designs, provides auto repair and fabrication services for commer-
Emergency Physicians Agency Inc., Data Fusion Corporation, FlexTrac Systems Inc., Liquor Bank, Plant Menagerie, Bliss Insurance Agency and Charlie’s Auto and Truck Sales; 10 years: Allied Advertising Public Relations, American Automotive Repair Center; Competition’s Choice Collision; Creative Design Photography; Gunther Toody’s Diner; Hannah’s Discount Liquors; Integra Insurance Group; Loveable Pocket Pets; Marshall Polygraph Services; Maurces #1436; Montgomery Eye Care and Sports Authority; and five years: B&P Tactical Services LLC, Brick Imaging Inc., Briggs Corporation, Colorado DNA Service Inc., Elegant Ink LLC, Express Employment Professionals; Jemcko Technologies Inc., David R. Juarez, Pizza Hut; Prime Line Decorating Inc., Public Storage; Snappy Nails & Spa 8 Inc.; Wax Works LLC and Wood Iron Wood Finishes Inc.
NORTHGLENN NEWS IN A HURRY Fantastic Sam’s participates in food drive Fantastic Sam’s, 11455 Washington St., Unit D, is partnering with the Northglenn/ Thornton Rotary Club in their annual food drive during the month of April. There are four food banks in the area which are the recipients of the food items collected and purchased by the Rotary
and Fantastic Sam’s to help those in need. Bring a non-perishable food item to this Fantastic Sam’s during the month of April, between the hours of 3-8 p.m., to receive $2 off a haircut.
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SCHOOL NOTES D27J receives $50,000 grant
Kaiser Permanente and School District 27J announce new funding to help make good health a part of everyday life in schools. The $50,000 grant is part of Kaiser Permanente’s Thriving Schools Initiative. The funding will provide opportunities for increased physical activity for both students and staff before, during and after school. “Improved health optimizes student and staff performance potential. We are honored and grateful to be awarded this major gift,”said School District 27J Superintendent of Schools Dr. Chris Fiedler. Research continues to demonstrate the link between academic achievement and physical activity. Children who are physically active have higher test scores and
improved attention in class, decreased absenteeism and improved behavior, decreased stress and improved mood. Also, evidence suggests that healthier students are better learners.
water, sewer and trash. There will also be an update on economic development. For more information, contact councilmembers Kim Snetzinger at 303-913-7195 or ksnetzinger@northglenn.org or Gene Wieneke at 303-457-0858 or gwieneke@ northglenn.org.
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One teacher at Mapleton School of the Arts in Thornton wants three graphing calculators for her math students. Another teacher, at Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy in Denver wants three camcorders to create short films and establish a film program at the school. These wishes and more are listed on the Internet website Donors Choose (www.donorschoose.org), where individuals may give donations toward making the teachers’ (and their students’) dreams come true.
meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, at Shepherds’ Hall, 650 Kennedy Drive. Residents can communicate directly to Ward IV elected officials with questions, concerns or comments about the city and its government. Police Chief Jim May will be on hand to speak. The meeting will cover fees for
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Executive session bill worth another listen Click on, click off. A bill that would have likely decreased numbers of times recording machines are turned on and off at school board executive sessions was tabled last week. The bill had some traction and seemingly enough votes to clear the Senate Judicial Committee before it was pulled by state Sen. Mary Hodge, D-Adams County, who said there were enough votes to clear the House but not the Senate. The bill would have required attorneyclient discussions during school board executive sessions to be recorded, no longer excluded from being recorded with other portions of executive session topics and interactions. Had the measure passed, the recorded information would have been only made available to the public after a ruling by a judge finding that matters that should have been public were discussed behind
our view closed doors — which is the standard for all other recorded executive session topics. We like the idea of the entirety of executive sessions being recorded. In our estimation, having the executive sessions taped and safely stored in case they require review by a judge has worked very well. It provides another measure of accountability — another mechanism in the name of good government. On the face of the argument, taping an attorney-client discussion can seem just plain wrong, and we understand opposition arising from the Colorado Bar Association, but school boards are doing
the business of the public — the taxpayers — and thereby should be held to higher accountability with safely secured recordings of its exchanges with attorneys. The bill also required that executive session minutes reflect the number of minutes spent on each topic. This adds details that could be provided with little extra effort — another good government measure — but is secondary to whether the additional recording takes place. From the chair of reporters through the years, we notice that elected officials — especially the newly elected — don’t always sync into the role of doing public business in public. It feels much more natural for decision-makers, many from the private sector, to privately discuss and craft decisions and then either adopt an action or compile a report for review at another level.
This is a central reason it is so important to check executive sessions and make sure participants don’t stray from the appropriate closed-door topics, which are generally pending litigation, personnel matters and negotiations. Further, at the Statehouse, debate included talk that this measure should be extended to city councils, where we see various amounts of executive sessions and various concerns across the state, but we are not so sure that should be the next move. Instead we believe this issue with school boards is worth another go around independently at some point, and whether this aspect of executive sessions is changed or not, every debate related to executive sessions and open meetings serves as a strong reminder of the attention to the law required in doing the public’s business in the open.
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What are you most looking forward to about spring? We asked folks in Arvada and Golden what they were most looking forward to, as the seasons change.
“Riding my motorcycle.” Angela Geyer, Littleton
“Riding; no snow, no mud, having a beer afterwards.” Brett Jaros, Littleton
“Spring break – I’m going to Disneyland!” Shawna Fritzler, Arvada
“Riding!” Thor Loechell, Morrison
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Fire ‘em if they’re part of the problem Okay, quick show of hands ... how many of you are having fun doing your taxes right now? That’s what I thought. I, myself, spent about six hours working on mine yesterday, and they’re still not done. Research, phone calls, several people not knowing the answer to some questions, other people contradicting each other about some points ... It’s ridiculous! Have you ever seen the U.S. Tax Code? It comes in at about 4 million words, which makes it longer than the Bible. Without any of the great stories. In fact, if it were to be categorized as literature, the U.S. Tax Code long ago passed from horror to tragedy into farce. And how stupid is it? A friend of mine was relaying the story of how her company just took a loan against the property that her branch sits on, because her branch is one of the few in the black. In effect, the company turned a profitable office into an unprofitable office, freed up some cash flow in the process, and created a tidy little tax write-off for themselves in so doing. Only in Washington does something like this make sense. My first act, should I ever go to Congress, would be to introduce the Tax Attorney Unemployment Act. The goal of this piece of legislation would be to dramatically overhaul the Tax Code and make it manageable for the ordinary citizen. Of course, in the process, that would put out of work many of the professionals who work some of the 6 billion man-hours Americans spend every year on their taxes. Of course, that would never fly, because you know which lobby donates
huge sums of money to one side of the aisle? That’s right—the Bar Association. The other side has been clamoring for a while to alter and simplify the tax code, but, if there have been concrete proposals, I haven’t heard of any of them. Most of the time, as soon as someone brings it up, someone from the other side starts hollering about “fairness” and the rich being able to negotiate the code to their benefit. Which, of course, is also true. I’m sure the company my friend works for employs an army of lobbyists, too, who spread money around in Washington to protect ridiculous write-offs like the one they took advantage of. This is not a Republican/Democrat problem; it’s not even a Conservative/Liberal problem. This is very much a Washington vs. the rest-of-the-country kind of problem. And Republicans could have done something in 2005, and Democrats could have done something in 2009, and neither of them did. And, like one of my favorite movie characters says, “If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem!” Washington, D.C. is the problem, and it needs to be cleared out. The denizens Alcorn continues on Page 7
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West line fast becoming a reality A lot is happening at the Regional Transportation District and with our ambitious FasTracks transit expansion program, and I’m happy and excited to share some of the progress we’re making. Right now, the most relevant news for the residents in my district is the March 20 North Metro Rail Line groundbreaking. A ceremony is set for 10 a.m. at the future 124th Avenue and Eastlake Station south of the Eastlake Farmers Co-Operative Grain Elevator, located at 126th Avenue and Claude Court. As always, the public is welcome to join in the celebration. We will commemorate the start of construction on the first 12.5 miles of the 18.5-mile commuter rail line from Union Station to 124th in Thornton. In less than a year, RTD made and upheld commitments to advance the project toward completion. As such, North Metro Rail is scheduled to open in 2018. Last February, the agency received an unsolicited proposal from Graham
Contracting Limited to build the line. Through an extensive evaluation process, RTD determined the proposal was sound and released a Request for Proposals (RFP) in June. By the September deadline, RTD received four detailed proposals. Through a comprehensive evaluation, RTD staff in November recommended to the RTD Board of Directors the contractor — now called Regional Rail Partners (RRP) — to design and build the rail line to 124th. The Board approved the recommendation by
Guv has a wrong focus With literally millions of “greenbacks” pouring in Colorado recreational pot shops since the start of the year, it begs the policy question at the Gold Dome of how best to utilize the revenue. Per the original ballot question, the first $40 million in taxes each year on recreational marijuana sales must go toward public school construction. However, with the state predicting that $133 million in taxes for the next fiscal year starting on July 1, there are lots of ideas and plenty of interested “takers” for the excess. Gov. John Hickenlooper previously proposed that most of the excess funds (more than $85 million of it) be earmarked for youth marijuana use prevention and addiction treatment. I think that is the wrong focus.
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Colorado police chiefs have a better idea. They are asking for a portion of the excess revenue beyond the $3 million-plus which the guv also proposed for statewide law enforcement and public safety programs. The local government law enforcement leaders make a good case for more funding to help cope with the impacts from recreational marijuana use. Such things as training officers to better identify stoned drivers and purchasing “oral fluid testing” equipment to be used in the field seems essential to enforce laws pertaining to driving while under the influence of pot as well as help develop research. To plow more than $85 million back into marijuana prevention for youth and addiction treatment, seems to be a vicious circle. Let’s provide the necessary resources to the State Highway Patrol, county sheriff offices and municipal police departments to enforce the laws that come into play with marijuana users. Certainly some funds should be set aside for what the Governor has in mind, but to earmark the bulk of the tax revenue for these purposes seems like the one hand giving to the other.
A continuing ‘hot’ issue
Fracking for oil and gas exploration continues to be in the news. This issue ain’t going away folks. District Court Judge Chris Melonakis (Adams and Broom-
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of our nation’s capitol know that the more complicated the tax code, the more people in Washington have jobs. A simple tax code deprives lobbyists of purpose; it deprives some of the thousands of Congressional staffers of things to do; and maybe, just maybe, it puts a few of the thousands of new I.R.S. agents that have
awarding the contract, and RTD issued a Notice to Proceed in December. RTD expedited a process that would typically take up to two years — to receive an unsolicited proposal, release an RFP, receive proposals and review, make a recommendation and approve — sooner rather than later. The transit agency is committed to completing the FasTracks program and our customers have a lot to look forward to in the coming years. This year we will not only break ground on North Metro Rail, but also open a new 22-bay bus concourse at Denver Union Station May 9, adding another important element to the regional transit hub. The new bus concourse will bring changes for RTD riders commuting into downtown. Market Street Station will close permanently and all buses will operate in and out of Union Station. With this, there will be some minor changes to the bus schedules, so please watch for more infor-
mation as we get closer to the date. Along with the bus concourse opening, we will introduce a new service for commuters called the Free MetroRide. This high-frequency bus service will connect passengers from Union Station to the Civic Center area, running every five minutes during peak rush hours. RTD’s call for innovation and the private sector’s response of creativity to build North Metro Rail has been positive in many respects. Making all of this possible has been the camaraderie of RTD staff and Board members, stakeholders and citizens working toward its completion. North Metro Rail is no longer only a vision. It is fast becoming a reality. RTD Director Paul Solano represents District K, which includes Commerce City, Brighton and portions of Thornton and unincorporated Adams County.
field judicial district), ruled to uphold the Broomfield election results calling for a 5-year ban on fracking. The closely contested election passed by only 20 votes out of 20,000-plus votes. So, Broomfield joins the list of Colorado cities which ban fracking for various periods of time. The Brighton City Council recently suspended applications for oil and gas drilling in their city effective immediately. No applications will be accepted or processed until July 15th. This was done to provide time for the establishment of revised regulations that address issues of local concern that are unique to Brighton.
Longmont is the focal point
Of particular interest, is the agreement between the City of Longmont, Colorado Oil and Gas Association (COGA) and the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission which was recently announced. The city agreed to have the lawsuit challenging the city’s legal authority to ban fracking to be tried first in Boulder County District Court. In 2012, Longmont voters approved to ban fracking and the COGA subsequently filed a lawsuit challenging the municipality’s authority to impose such a ban. The second lawsuit that will be tried pertains to the regulations which the City Council had enacted in 2012 addressing oil and gas rules including restrictions against drilling in residential zones. Both of the lawsuits challenging the City of Longmont could be pivotal regarding municipal authority in this arena. In the meantime, the State Legislature should be explicitly providing the authority for cities to protect their residential areas. Bill Christopher is a former Westminster city manager and RTD board member.
been hired recently out of a job. And all of that sounds terrible, in the ears of people who think Washington is important. To me, sitting at the kitchen table, killing hours and billions of brain cells trying to comply with the Byzantine Tax Code, that sounds like glorious music! Michael Alcorn is a music teacher and fitness instructor who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. He graduated from Alameda High School and the University of Colorado-Boulder.
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Rep highlights session’s bills Lebsock works on legislation expanding senior tax exemption By Tammy Kranz
tkranz@coloradocommunitymedia.com Last Friday, Rep. Steve Lebsock, D-District 34, took part in the signing ceremony of House Bill 14-1112 — a bill he served as the prime sponsor of. HB 14-1112 allows people to request that the first five digits of their Social Security number be redacted from public documents. “County clerks don’t have the authority to (redact) currently,” Lebsock said before the bill was signed into law by Gov. John Hickenlooper. “This bill is just one step in the right direction to make sure folks do not become a victim of identity theft.” This was just one of several items that Lebsock has been working on this legislative session. The representative also has been working on a house concurrent resolution to expand Colorado’s Senior Homestead Exemption. Currently, the law allows a senior 65 or older who has owned his or her home for at least 10 years to claim a property tax exemption. Lebsock said he would like the exemption to be expanded so that if a senior 75 or older can still qualify for the exemption of he or she moves into a new home for safety reasons. “I don’t want a situation where they feel they have to stay in an unsafe home because they don’t want to lose their property tax exemption,” he said. He gave the example of a senior who can no longer climb stairs but lives in two-story home, or a senior living in a home that is damaged in a natural disaster. A concurrent resolution is a resolution adopted by both the Senate and the House and only needs a two-thirds yes vote from each. A concurrent resolution does not require the governor’s signature to become law. Because expanding the Homestead Exemption requires changing the state constitution, it will require voter approval during the 2014 general election, Lebsock said. Lebsock is sponsoring the Pet Animal Care Facilities Act (PACFA), which is not new legislation but is undergoing sunset review and is being updated. PACFA is a program that sets reasonable regulations on the pet industry in Colorado and protects animal health and welfare. “Pets are very important to my constituents,” said Lebsock, adding that 60 percent of households in Colorado have either a dog or cat. “We love our pets. We treat them like grandchildren and children. So it’s reasonable to have parameters around pet care facilities in Colorado.” This bill is working itself through the various committees in the House.
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Looking forward to 40-year reunion, with an alibi I just found out that my 40-year high school reunion is this summer. Naturally, I knew the reunion was this year (2014 -1974 = 40 years). I just didn’t know the what, the when, and the where. The “what” is a gathering of the Monte Vista High School Class of 1974. Hovering around 4,300 people for the past 20 years, Monte Vista is the most populous city in Rio Grande County in the San Luis Valley of southern Colorado. But Monte Vista was much smaller in 1974. Rio Grande County itself had 20 percent fewer people. My high school graduating class was about 100 people, and we were one of the largest classes ever. Based on attendance at previous reunions, I’m expecting about 25 of us to congregate in Monte (affectionately pronounced MAHN-ee) this summer. Some are far-flung, some have other commitments, and some just don’t care. Sadly, too, some are deceased … a disproportionate number, in our eyes. But I can’t wait to reconnect with those who do attend.
I’ve also learned that an all-70s gathering is planned, which means I can catch up with schoolmates who graduated before and after me — perhaps my senior prom date, my fellow cheer squad members, and classmates of my sister’s who are important to me because they are important to her. The “when” was predictable, and I was delighted when my classmate Myrna, reunion organizer extraordinaire, messaged through Facebook that, once again, we’ll gather during Ski Hi Stampede (pronounced sky high) on the last weekend of
July. Affectionately called just Stampede, the event is Colorado’s oldest pro rodeo, which also features concerts, dances, and an iconic multi-day parade. The carnival, though … ah, the carnival, so eagerly awaited that our parents would drive us up by a couple of times a day as they were setting up. Gritty cotton candy, stuffed animals, and screaming “Stam-peeeeede” from the top of the Ferris wheel with my dad when I was a child color my memories. I’m not sure that I’ll partake of the carnival this year, but I might break out my boots for a little scootin’ at the dance. It’s the “where” this year, however, that has me impatient with anticipation. The all-70s evening is Friday evening at the Elks. Need I say more? And then our Class of 1974 40-Year High School Reunion Celebration officially convenes Saturday night at a restaurant that wasn’t there when we graduated, called Alibi’s. Think about that … Alibi’s. Is there a
more perfect name for just such a congregating of late-50-somethings returning to the scene of the crime (metaphorically speaking, of course)? An alibi is a defense based on the premise that a defendant is truly innocent. After 40 years, I’m eager to return to a form of innocence I found only in such years as those of high school. A form of innocence that looked ahead with promise and enthusiasm. An innocence that believed anything is possible. That’s not to say that I don’t feel this way today. Often, I do. But when I mingle with the people who were so much a part of me in 1974, I’ll recapture some of that bright flame of promise and enthusiasm and bring it back with me to my 2014 life. And that’s my alibi. Andrea Doray is a writer who doesn’t get to the (affectionately called) Valley all that often, but the reunion weekend will make up for that. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.
Lectures touch on the vast history of Westminster By Ashley Reimers
areimers@ coloradocommunitymedia.com The Westminster Lecture Series is set to begin soon and will educate the community on a variety of topics, from dinosaurs and Indians to historic trees and plants. This is the third year for the series and each year interest from the community has grown. Bob Briggs, lecture series committee member and Westminster councilman, said the goal of the program is to allow people who are interested in a topic to gain some in-depth knowledge from educated presenters. He said for those who
have wondered about the history of Westminster, the lectures are a fun and easy way learn more about their community. “Westminster is a 103 years old and most of our residents don’t know about its history,” Briggs said. “These lectures are designed to give all of our citizens the opportunity to know the history of their city, which didn’t just happened by a snap of a finger, the history happened because a lot of people were involved over the years.” The first lecture is March 22 and will focus on dinosaurs, the creation of the area, Indian trails and early settlers. The lecture will be at the Grange Hall, 3935 W. 73rd Ave. Bob and Linda Graybeal
will lead the presentation. Both have a vested interest in geology and earth science. Linda said they lecture will highlight what the city was like long before any people inhabited the area before leading up to the early settlers in the 1860s. She said the lecture will touch on how the land formed what is known today, how trails were foraged by dinosaurs and how Native Americans, explorers and trappers brought people through the area to the Oregon Trail. “The whole idea is to imagine what Westminster was like before any trees, rivers or people were here,” she said. “It’s just fascinating. The land tells a story.”
The March 22 lecture is one of four lectures, each lasting 1-3 p.m. The lectures are free, but a lunch is offered at 12:30 p.m. for a cost of $10 per person. No registration is required. For more information contact Briggs at 303-981-4141. Below is a list of the other upcoming lectures: April 12 at Ciancio’s Restaurant: Creation of the Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District, the first recreation district in Colorado Sept. 13 at the Pillar of Fire: Pillar of Fire ghosts and Wesley Cemeteries Oct. 11 at the Grange Hall: Historic trees and plants
legislative news in a hurry Gordon honored by lawmakers
Lawmakers took a break from their work on March 11, to pay tribute to a former legislative leader. Members from both chambers of the General Assembly came together to remember Ken Gordon, a Denver Democrat who died of a heart attack in December at the age of 63. Gordon, a former state public defender, served in the House from 1992 to 2000 and was House minority leader for two years before being elected to the Senate, where he became that chamber’s majority leader in his final year of office in 2008. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle lauded Gordon as an ethical and fair man and a revered party leader. “He believed very much in what we do here under this gold dome and how it impacted the lives of everyone in this state,” said Sen. Pat Steadman, D-Denver.
Prisoner earned time bill fails
A Senate committee on March 12 killed legislation that sought to revoke prisoners’ earned time credits when they commit
new, violent crimes while behind bars. The bill had previously passed the House with large bipartisan support. But Democrats on the Senate State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee voted down the bill, with some arguing that the legislation was over-broad and might discourage good behavior on the part of inmates. Right now, the Department of Corrections is unable to strip away early release credits that prisoners earn for good behavior or for taking part in treatment programs behind bars, regardless of whether inmates commit violent crimes while incarcerated. The bill — which was sponsored by Republican House members Frank McNulty of Highlands Ranch, Mark Waller of Colorado Springs and Republican Sen. Bernie Herpin, also of Colorado Springs — was crafted in response to last year’s murder of former DOC chief Tom Clements, who was shot to death at his Monument home. The man suspected of killing Clements, Even Ebel, had received early release credit, even though he had committed violent
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Greyhound racing bill signed into law Gov. John Hickenlooper signed a bill into law on March 10 that will ban greyhound racing in Colorado. Greyhound racing hasn’t taken place in the state for several years and was a sport that had seen its revenues decline for several years here before the last track closed in 2008. House Bill 1146 bans greyhound racing from here on out, although it will remain legal to bet on the sport through simulcast wagering that is available at off-track betting venues.
Ban on online lottery sales passes committee A bipartisan bill that seeks to place a three-year prohibition on online or telephone purchases of lottery tickets cleared its first legislative hurdle on March 13. Sponsors of House Bill 1142 argue that lottery sales through technological sources would hurt local businesses, especially convenience stores, who make thousands
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creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com Spring is fast approaching and Golden’s Spirits in the Wind Gallery is reflecting that change this season with its latest glass show. Eight glass artists will have their work on display at the gallery, 1211 Washington Ave., until April 12. Spirits in the Wind is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is closed Wednesday. “We have mostly local artists, and a few national artists,” Pam Eggemeyer, the gallery owner and director said. “I wanted artists that didn’t just do vases, but also fused and blown glass, and sculptures.” According to Eggemeyer, this is the first glass show featured in the gallery, but she has long enjoyed glass art and has been incorpoWHAT: Glass art show rating it into the items WHERE: Spirits in the Wind she sells for years. Gallery “All the artwork 1211 Washington Ave., Golden is different, and that WHEN: On display until April is what I love about 12 glass — that one of a Monday through Saturday, 10 kind beauty,” she said. a.m. to 6 p.m. “You never know how Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. the work is going to Closed Wednesday come out — even as an COST: Free admittance artist you have limited INFORMATION: 303-279-1192 control.” or www.spiritsinthewindgalThe artists on dislery.com play are: Heidi Riha, who does art fused glass; Lorraine Coyle, who does crystal carving; Marcia Klump, who works in slump glass; Tammy Bality, who creates led crystal sculptures; Tammy Bality, who creates led crystal sculptures; Dave LaMure Jr.; who does glass sculpture; Steve
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The glass work on display at Spirits in the Wind gallery highlights the versatility of the medium and features functional and sculptural pieces. Courtesy photos Quintero, who creates hand blown glass; Paul Lockwood, who creates hand blown glass; and Anne Nye, who does art fused glass. Some of the art on display will be functional — like tables and bowls — while others will be incredibly detailed pieces for display. Costs on items start as low as $10 and go up from there. Coyle is a Colorado-based artist who has been working in the glass field for around 33 years. Glass work was something she became interested in as a young adult, and her work has received increasing amounts of attention as her skills have grown. She opened up Evergreen Crystal, and has done work for the National Press Foundation, vocational awards presented by former president George H. Bush, and President Barack Obama’s 2008 inaguration luncheon. “It’s been fun over the years to develop the skills that I needed to create these different kinds of pieces,” Coyle said. “Glass is a blank canvas, and its fun to find the shape I want in it.” Coyle met Eggemeyer at a show in Denver, and the built up a relationship, that lead to Eggemery featuring Coyle’s work at the gallery. “Anything people can visualize, I can do,” Coyle said. “It’s a really funny process to work with people and get what they have in their mind out. It gives me a chance to get really creative.” The glass show is a way for Eggemeyer to try something new out at Spirits in the Wind — something that she still gets excited about, 21 years after opening the gallery. “We’re always looking for something unique to highlight here,” she said. “We want to give attention to things that other galleries may not do.” For more information, call 303-279-1192 or visit www.spiritsinthewindgallery.com.
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Holy Family senior David Sommers, left, and senior Devlin Granberg, middle, accepts the championship trophy from Colorado High School Activities Association commissioner Bud Ozzello after defeating Pagosa Springs March 15 at the Air Force Academy’s Clune Arena.
Tigers win first championship since 1998 The Holy Family boys and girls teams pose together after they both won the championship game of the 3A State Tournament March 15 at Air Force Academy’s Clune Arena. Photos by Kate Ferraro
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Holy Family senior Lindsey Chavez makes a layup against Pagosa Springs in the championship game of the 3A Girls Basketball State Tournament March 15 at the Air Force Academy’s Clune Arena.
When the Holy Family girl’s basketball team get themselves in a little bit of trouble, they always know how to find their way out. Trailing the undefeated Pagosa Springs at halftime 23-15 in the championship game of the 3A Girls Basketball State Tournament March 15 at Air Force Academy’s Clune Arena, the Tigers regrouped making a comeback in the third quarter, eventually winning their sixth championship in seven seasons. “It feels crazy,” senior guard Lindsey Chavez said. “We’re just part of one big tradition and we’re glad to keep it going. We couldn’t have gone this far without our team, our coaches and our fans.” The free throw line was where Holy Family scored most of their points in the third quarter, a place the Tigers struggled with the night before in the semifinal
game against Lamar. The Tigers (26-1) took advantage of the Pagosa Springs (26-1) fouling them, hitting 10 of 13 points from the charity stripe, including four points from senior Claudia Pena and three points from junior Maggie Spitzer. With the score tied at 31 points a piece, Chavez hit a 3-pointer at the start of the fourth quarter to take back the lead, for the first time since the first quarter, at 3431. “It was a rush,” Chavez said of the comeback. “We knew that we just had to play our game and work hard and not give up. We relied on each other and that’s really what pulled us through.” The Tigers kept the advantage the rest of the way, winning their second consecutive state title 52-45. Chavez has experienced the championship two other times with the Tigers, but this one felt a little more special. “It’s with a different group of girls,” Chavez said. “We worked hard for this. We knew what was coming so we had experience under our belts and we just wanted to win it for everyone.” The Tigers also defeated Lamar 54-45 in semifinals and Eaton 52-30 in quarterfinals of the tournament. They ended
The Holy Family girls team hold up the trophy after winning the championship game of the 3A Girls Basketball State Tournament against Pagosa Springs March 15 at Air Force Academy’s Clune Arena. the season undefeated in league, 9-0, and 26-1 overall. Along with Chavez, who will be attending Carleton College for cross-country, Holy Family also loses Pena, Olivia Quinn and Sylvi Pomerinkle to graduation.
Holy Family wins in final seconds By Kate Ferraro
kferraro@coloradocommunitymedia.com One possession at a time. That was the Holy Family boy’s basketball team’s motto throughout the 3A Boys Basketball State Tournament and it certainly came into effect in the championship game against Colorado Academy March 15 at the Clune Arena at Air Force Academy. With two minutes remaining in the game and the Tigers ahead 53-50, Colorado Academy sophomore Justin Bassey scored two free throws to tighten the score to 53-52. After a timeout was called and 14.5 seconds left, the Mustangs took possession giving the ball to Bassey to attempt a 3-pointer. Bassey missed giving Holy Family its first state title since 1998. “It’s crazy,” senior David Sommers said of the victory. “Words can’t describe it. I know a lot of people say that, but it’s definitely true.” The Tigers and Mustangs traded the lead throughout the whole game with Colorado Academy taking a 10-point lead at the start of the second quarter 25-15. The Mustangs then went on a 14-4 run to tie the score at halftime at 29 points a piece. The Mustangs regained the possession at the end of the third quarter 42-41. But a 3-pointer by Tigers senior Ryan Willis gave Holy Family the lead once again and for the rest of the game. “I’m really happy for our boys,” Tigers head coach Peter Villecco said. “They deserve this so it was just fun to sit back and watch them celebrate.” The Tigers also beat Colorado Springs Christian 59-51 in the semifinal game and Brush 70-40 in the quarterfinals. Holy Family finished the season 26-2 overall with both losses coming from Jefferson Academy. They were 17-0 before they lost to the Jaguars in league play. The other loss was in the District Tournament. But they didn’t let the defeats lose their confidence. “It was actually after that second loss,” Sommers said of regaining confidence. “We regrouped, we had a meeting as just players and we talked with coaches and we found everything. We made a change and it worked out.” The Tigers are losing five seniors this season including Devlin Granberg, Brennon Lee, Tim Kinoti, Willis and Sommers.
Holy Family junior Luke Golter dribbles toward the basket against Colorado Academy in the 3A Boys Basketball State Tournament March 15 at Air Force Academy’s Clune Arena.
Holy Family senior Devlin Granberg, right, hugs senior David Sommers, left, after the TIgers won the championship game of the 3A Boys Basketball State Tournament against Pagosa Springs March 15 at the Air Force Academy’s Clune Arena.
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GHOST ENCOUNTERS Spooks Inc., a paranormal educational corporation, presents Real Life Stories of Ghost Encounters 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, March 21, with a Q&A session 8-9 p.m., at PERKINS Restaurant, 12015 Melody Drive, Westminster. No cost to attend, but guests are encouraged to purchase food or drinks. Space is limited; make reservations by calling Sharyn at 720-684-7149 or emailing spookslongmont@gmail.com. Visit the group on Facebook at www.facebook.com/spooksinc. FRIDAY/MARCH 21 REPERTORY SINGERS The Colorado Repertory Singers will perform a celebration of American music in song and verse titled “Landscapes: An American Tribute” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 21, at the Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Drive. Tickets available at crs.ticketleap.com, by calling 720.924.2473 or at the door. More information may be found at coloradorepertorysingers.org. FRIDAY/MARCH 21 SPRING FLING Shake off those winter blues and kick up your heels at the Spring Fling, a ‘40s and ‘50s big band-style dance at 1 p.m. Friday, March 21, at the Northglenn Senior Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. No partner is needed. Light refreshments will be served and there will be a door prize drawing. Cost is free, but please RSVP at 303-450-8801 or the senior center. For people ages 55 and over. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY/MARCH 21-22 THEATER PRODUCTION Colorado ACTS presents “Alice in Wonderland,” a production by the 8- to 12-year-old class, at 7 p.m. Friday, March 21, and at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, March 22, at 9460 W. 58th Ave., Arvada. A donation-only performance is at 2 p.m. Friday, March 21. Call 303-456-6772 or email coloradoacts@yahoo.com; go to www.coloradoacts.org. SATURDAY/MARCH 22 FAIRY GARDENS Shelly’s Garden Country, 4181 W. 120th Ave., Broomfield, presents a fairy garden workshop 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 22. Bring your own container or purchase one at Shelly’s the day of the workshop. Space is limited. For information and to register, call 303-466-6761 or go to www.shellysgardencountry.com. SATURDAY/MARCH 22 FRUIT GROWING Shelly’s Garden Country, 4181 W. 120th
Ave., Broomfield, presents Growing Fruit Trees in the Front Range 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 22. Growing fruit trees here in Colorado is a snap when you join us for the class on the ins and outs of how to do it. We’ll cover topics such as the best varieties, pollinating and fertilization among many other things. Contact the center at 303-466-6761 or www.shellys-
SATURDAY/MARCH 22 HOBO HOEDOWN Mothers and their sons ages 5-10 can step into the past for an evening of sitting around the barrel fire at the railroad yard while enjoying grub, hillbilly music and a vintage movie 5-9 p.m. Saturday, March 22, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Learn about the hobo life, train signals and a time long ago through fun activities. Participants are encouraged to wear hobo clothing, as the best-dressed will win a prize. Framed photos will be available, and each boy will receive a memento. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www. northglenn.org/recxpress to sign up. SATURDAY/MARCH 22 PEST MANAGEMENT Shelly’s Garden Country, 4181 W. 120th Ave., Broomfield, presents Emerald Ash Borer and other Front Range Pest management 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 22. Experts will be at Shelly’s to help you identify, prevent and eliminate the Emerald Ash Borer. Preventative care is the best so learn early. Contact the center at 303-4666761 or www.shellysgardencountry.com for cost and more information. SATURDAY/MARCH 22 ART CLASSES The Aar River Gallery, 3707 W. 73rd Ave.,
Westminster, will offer a Fun With Watercolor class 1-4 p.m. Saturday, March 22. To register, call 303-426-4114 or go to www.aarrivergallery.com. Class size is limited to ensure individual instruction. Learn about mixing colors and a new technique every week.
SATURDAY/MARCH 22 NATIVE LANDSCAPING Learn about select native Colorado
plants at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 22, at Country Fair Garden Center, 17201 W. 64th Ave., Arvada. Learn about some great plants that will thrive in our conditions and help plan your landscape to make the most with what we have here. Call for cost and reservations, 303-209-4394.
MONDAY/MARCH 24; THURSDAY/MARCH 27 SOCK HOP The next Friends Night Out for adults with
developmental disabilities is a sock hop dance 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 27, at the Friends office, 11851 Saulsbury St., Broomfield. Night includes dancing, games and root beer floats. Please eat dinner before arriving. Dress in your best 1950s gear. Register by Monday, March 24. Contact Molly Coufal, info@friendsofbroomfield.org or 303-404-0123.
TUESDAY/MARCH 25 LIFETREE CAFÉ Remaining hopeful while facing difficulties
will be discussed at Lifetree Café at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, at 1800 E. 105th Place, Northglenn. The program, titled “Why Do Bad Things Keep Happening? Finding Hope … Against All Odds,” features a screening of the short film “My Last Days,” which chronicles the experiences of Ryan and Amy Green and their young son Joel as he faces repeated health challenges. Participants in the Lifetree program will experience an hour of encouragement and hope. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation on life and faith in a casual coffeehouse-type setting. For questions about Lifetree may be directed to Andy Pryor at 303-452-3787 or andyp@ northglenn.cc. More information is available at Lifetreecafe. com.
TUESDAY/MARCH 25, WEDNESDAY/MARCH 26, APRIL 10, APRIL 30 HEALTH CLASSES Bridges Integrative Health and Wellness
at Lutheran Medical Center is offering community health and wellness services and classes in February at 8300 W. 38th Ave. Free parking is available. Space is limited. Go to www. WellnessAtBridges.com or call 303-425-2262 to register or for information and costs. Upcoming classes are:
AROMATHERAPY, 6-7:30 p.m. last Wednesday; Aromatherapy III: Sacred Scents & Essential Oils (March 26); Aromatherapy IV: Herbal Infused Honey (April 30). BASIC FOAM Rolling, for flexibility and injury prevention, 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 25. STRESS RELIEF monthly workshop series, 6-8 p.m. every second Thursday: Mind-Body Connection (April 10). TUESDAY/MARCH 25 BOOK CLUB The senior book club will discuss “Orphan Train,”
by Christina Bakers Kline, at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, at the Northglenn Senior Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Penobscot Indian Molly Ayer is close to “aging out” of the foster care system. A community service position helping an elderly woman clean out her home is the only thing keeping Molly out of juvie and worse. As she helps Vivian sort through her possessions and memories, Molly learns that she and Vivian aren’t as different as they seem to be. To reserve a copy of the book, stop by the senior center or call 303-450-8801. For people ages 55 and over.
TUESDAY/MARCH 25 NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING Residents can communicate directly to Ward IV elected officials with questions, concerns or comments about the city and its government at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, at Shepherds’ Hall, 650 Kennedy Drive, Northglenn. Police Chief Jim May will be on hand to speak. The meeting will cover fees for water, sewer and trash. There will
also be an update on economic development. Contact council members Kim Snetzinger at 303-913-7195 or ksnetzinger@ northglenn.org or Gene Wieneke at 303-457-0858 or gwieneke@northglenn.org.
TUESDAY/MARCH 25 50TH ANNIVERSARY The Riverdale Women’s Golf Association is celebrating its 50th anniversary with its annual spring brunch and meeting Tuesday, March 25, at the clubhouse at Riverdale Golf Club in Brighton. Contact Cathy Greenwall at 720-234-5615. The association plays organized tournaments Tuesday mornings from May through September and has openings in both 9-hole and 18-hole clubs. For information on joining our 9-hole club contact Shirley Richardson at 303-4525311; 18-hole club contact is Phyllis Jensen, 303-457-3102. Go to www.RiverdaleWomen’s Golf.com. THURSDAY/MARCH 27 CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP Rock out with some fun garden crafts, such as rock sculptures, paintings, drawings and decorations. Stations will be set up so kids can choose which crafts they want to make. Cost depends on crafts. Rock and Roll garden crafts is at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 27, at Country Fair Garden Center, 17201 W. 64th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-209-4394 for reservations; space is limited. FRIDAY/MARCH 28 HOME ALONE Ages 10-13 can learn how to stay safe with At Home Alone and First Aid from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 28, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn. org/recxpress to register. SATURDAY/MARCH 29 HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS Recreational Alternative Programming will take ages 11-18 to watch the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters 5-10 p.m. Saturday, March 29. Meet at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. The game is at the FirstBank Center in Broomfield. To sign up, call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/ recxpress. SATURDAY/MARCH 29 STAGE COMBAT Creative Revolution Theatre Company presents a stage combat workshop from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 29 at Unique Theatre, 500 E. 84th Ave., Suite C-1, in the North Valley Tech Center, Thornton. The workshop is open to teens/ adults with all levels of experience. Go to http://crtc.ticketleap. com to register; please pay what you can. Class is led by Jenn Zuko Boughn (http://bonzuko.com). Your Week continues on Page 15
Clinica Family Health Services in Thornton provides primary care to low-income residents and recently underwent an expansion to accommodate more patients. Photo by Tammy Kranz
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and work to serve them in whatever capacity they need,” she said. “Their new and expanded dental facility helps to ensure dental health is a part of the long term health
goals of the patient, as well as addressing mental health and other needs at the time of the visit.” Clinica provides care to more than 41,000 patients each year in its five sites in Adams, Broomfield and Boulder counties. For more information on the Clinica in Thornton, call 303-650-4460 or visit https:// clinica.org/.
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of dollars from those sales every year. For years, online lottery sales had been banned by the Colorado Lottery Commission because the U.S. Department of Justice said those sales violated the federal Wire Act. However, the justice department dropped the prohibition in 2011.
After having previously passed the House, the bill — which is sponsored by House Minority Leader Brian DelGrosso, R-Loveland and Sens. Jeanne Nicholson, D-Black Hawk and Kevin Grantham, RCanon City — passed the Senate Finance Committee last week and will soon be voted on by the full Senate.
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Saturday and Sunday/March 29-30 turkey hunting Colorado Parks and Wildlife presents
Women Afield: Turkey 101 Field Clinic from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at Barr Lake State Park/Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory, 14500 Lark Bunting Lane, Brighton; and Turkey 201 Field Clinic 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, March 30, at Colorado Agricultural Leadership Foundation’s Lowell Ranch, 2330 S. I-25, Castle Rock. Register at http://register-ed.com/ programs/colorado/118-colorado-outreach.
coMing Soon coMing Soon/april 1 FriendShip SecretS The secrets of lasting friendships will be explored at Lifetree Café at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, at 1800 E. 105th Place, Northglenn. “Friends for Life: 10 buddies. 38 years. 1 week a year” features the filmed story of a group of guys who have remained friends 20 years after graduation from middle school. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Contact Andy Pryor at 303-452-3787 or andyp@northglenn.cc. Go to Lifetreecafe. com. coMing Soon/april 2 travel FilMS A series of hosted travel films is presented at the D.L. Parsons Theatre inside the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Tour guides are professional film makers who personally narrate their films. Shows begin at 10:30 a.m. and include a 15-minute intermission with refreshments. Individual and season tickets are available. Call 303-450-8800 for information and reservations. Schedule of films: april 2: Eastern Canada RV Adventure, by John Holod and
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coMing Soon/april 4 eSSay conteSt Colorado Municipal League is accepting
entries through Friday, April 4, for its “If I Were Mayor …” essay contest, open to seventh- and eighth-graders describing how they would make their city or town the best place to live. Four winners will receive certificates of achievement, $500 to establish a college account with CollegeInvest and the opportunity to attend the municipal league’s conference in Breckenridge to receive their awards and present their essays during the elected officials luncheon on Friday, June 20. The brochure can be found at www.cml.org/Resources/Civic-Engagement/If-IWere-Mayor-Essay-Contest/If-I-Were-Mayor-2014/ Ken Salazar, former U.S. Interior Department Secretary for President Obama, will serve as this year’s honorary contest chairman.
coMing Soon/april 5 photograph club The Forney Museum welcomes pho-
tographers the first Saturday of every month for a behind-thescenes chance to shoot your favorite vehicles in our collection. Sessions last 8-10 a.m. April 5, at the museum, 4303 Brighton Blvd., Denver. Registration and prepayment are required; sessions are limited to 25 participants. For a copy of the museum’s photo policy, email events@forneymuseum.org. Go to www. forneymuseum.org.
coMing Soon/april 5 kidS’ StuFF Darling Doubles, North Denver’s multiple moms
group, is having its kids’ stuff sale 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at the Adams County Fairgrounds, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton. From noon to 1 p.m., items are half-price. Items for sale include baby furniture, play yards, car seats, strollers, bedding, clothing, shoes, toys, books, maternity clothing and more. Coupons for half-price admission available at https://www. facebook.com/DarlingDoublesKidsStuffSale. Cash, checks and
MondayS adult SurvivorS of Childhood Sexual Abuse Northglenn Women’s Group meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays. WINGS provides therapist-facilitated, peer-support groups in which survivors are believed, accepted and no longer alone. For more information, call 303-283-8660. denver thyroid Cancer Support Group meets7-8:30 p.m.
Mondays at Montclair Recreation Center Lowry, 729 Ulster Way. For more information, call 303-388-9948.
an edgar Cayce study group meets at 1:30 p.m. Mondays
near 80th and Sheridan. Call Bernita at 303-261-7175. The meeting is free.
grieF recovery A 12-week Grief Share program meets
credit cards accepted. Visit www.darlingdoubles.org or email Coming Soon/April 5
golF league The Ladies Evening Golf League at Eagle
Trace Golf Club is accepting new members. League plays on Thursdays, with tee times 4-6 p.m. All abilities welcome. An informational meeting is at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 5, at 1200 Clubhouse Drive, Broomfield. Contact league president Kristin Fleckenstein at 303-667-0778 or kristin@hammondappraisals. com.
coMing Soon/april 7-8 auditionS the Creative Revolution Theatre Company plans auditions for the Commedia Dell’Arte show, “The Love of Three Oranges” from 5-9 p.m. Monday, April 7, with callbacks on Tuesday, April 8, at Unique Theatre, North Valley Tech Center, 500 E. 84th Ave., Suite C-1, Thornton. Auditions are for all roles, which are available for adults and teenagers. Rehearsals are April 26 to June 12. Performances are June 13-15 and June 20-22. Email creativerevolutiontheatre@gmail.com to schedule an audition appointment or for questions. coMing Soon/april 8 eState planning Pet trusts, outright bequests to caregivers and guardianship provisions will be discussed at Estate Planning for Pet Owners, a free seminar 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, at Dumb Friends Leauge, 2080 S. Quebec St., Denver. RSVP by April 3 by calling 720-241-7150 or emailing mgrimme@ddfl.org. Box lunches will be provided. coMing Soon/april 9 ladieS luncheon The North Suburban Christian Women’s Connection luncheon on Wednesday, April 9, will feature a panel of three women who survived three accidents that resulted in serious injuries. They will share their journeys to restoration. Luncheon is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Chateaux at Fox Meadows, 13600 Xavier Lane. For reservations, call Andrea at 303-485-5888 or email dennorthsuburban@aol.com. Include names of your guests and names and ages of children to be cared for in the complimentary nursery. coMing Soon/april 11-12 Magic tree House Prairie Playhouse presents “Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark,” an adaptation of the first of Mary Pope Osborne’s fantasy adventure books. The show is performed by the playhouse’s upcoming youth pupils as part of their spring training. Show times are 7 p.m. Friday, April 11, and 1 and 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at the Armory at Brighton Performing Arts Center, 300 Strong St. Go to https://www.prairieplayhouse.com/productions/treehouse to purchase tickets.
recurring eventS WoMen’S netWorking group in Arvada has openings for women in business who can commit to a weekly Wednesday morning meeting. One member per business category. Contact Info@OurConnection.org or call 303-438-6783. coMputer claSSeS Learn basic to advanced use of the
computer in a small class setting at the Community Recreation Center of Apex, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd. One-on-one personal training is also available. Call 303-425-9583 for times and fees.
get active Get and stay in shape. Choose from more than 30 fitness and dance classes at the Community Recreation Center of Apex, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., including seated or standing classes in yoga, tai chi, and Zumba, as well as stretching, weight room, and much more. Call the center at 303-4259583 or pick up your activities guide for details. Many classes are free or discounted for SilverSneakers. recurring/through March 31 ScholarShip tiMe The Financial Steward Associates LLC
recurring/through april 15 running ScholarShip The Arvada Running Club is offering $1,800 in college track or cross-country scholarships to one or more senior high school girls who graduate in May 2014. Eligible students must live in Arvada and/or attend an Arvada-area high school, and plan to participate in a formal track or cross-country program during their freshman year in college. This is the fourth consecutive year the club has offered scholarships. Applications are available on Arvada high school Naviance websites. The deadline to apply is April 15. Contact arvadarunningclub@gmail.com, or Trisha Krapes at ltkrapes@ msn.com. recurring/through april 30 Quilt donationS The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum is
asking for donations of new quilts to benefit flood victims. Quilts must be made of 100 percent cotton fabric, and twin, full and queen sizes are needed. Deliver donations 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday to the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, 1213 Washington Ave., Golden; or 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday at the museum office, 651 Corporate Circle, Suite 102, Golden. Donations will be taken through April 30, 2014. Call 303-277-0377.
recurring/through June 14 vendorS needed Northglenn Elks is seeking vendors for
its second annual Renaissance Festival. For information on booth rentals, contact the Elks club at 10969 Irma Drive, Northglenn, or call Frank Brown at 303-472-904 or FBrown2438@ comcast.net. Admission to the festival is free, and it is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 14 at the Elks Lodge.
recurring/through June nonproFit vendorS Applications for nonprofit partici-
pants are being accepted for the 43th annual CHUN Capitol Hill People’s Fair. Nonprofit groups seeking to exhibit their services and recruit volunteers will pay a fraction of the booth fee that other vendors pay to participate in the festival. Applications are available at www.peoplesfair.com. Contact the CHUN office at 303-830-1651. The People’s Fair is June 7-8.
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at 6:30 p.m. each Monday at Arvada Covenant Church, 5555 Ward Road.
la leche league of Broomfield meets 10 -11 a.m. the second Monday of the month at Brunner Farm House, 640 Main St. liFering Secular Recovery meets at 6 p.m. Mondays at Washington Park United Church of Christ, 400 S. Williams St. This is a nonprofit, abstinence-based peer-support group for recovering alcoholics and addicts. For more information, call 303-830-0358 or go online to www.unhooked.com. open Mic Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents open mic night – celebrate your teen self 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. This program gives teens
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Writing conteSt Creative Communication is accepting submissions for its poetry contest, with divisions for grades K-3, 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12, through April 10. Top 10 winners will be named in each division. Poetry must be 21 lines or less in English. Entries can made online at www.poeticpower.com or mail entries, labeled Poetry Contest or Essay Contest, to 159 N. Main, Smithfield UT 84335. Include author’s name, address, city, state and ZIP, current grade, school name, school address and teacher’s name. Home school students are welcome to enter. Selected entries of merit will be invited to be published in an anthology. An art contest for grades K-12 also is coming up. To enter, take a photo of your original artwork and enter it at www.celebratingart.com; deadline is April 9. Full contest information is available online, or call 435-713-4411. looking ahead/april 11-13 MuSical prograM The Northland Chorale proudly presents “Rockin’ Through the 50s & 60s,” musical direction by Mark Stamper. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 11, and Saturday, April 12, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 13, at the D.L. Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community Center Drive, Northglenn. For information and tickets, visit www.northlandchorale.org or call 720-515-4NLC (4652). looking ahead/april 12 electronicS recycling Trust Hall Insurance Services, in partnership with SustainAbility Recycling, plans an electronic recycling events 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12, in the Sonsio parking lot, 5630 Ward Road, Arvada. Call 720-2910826. looking ahead/april 18-20 Mineral ShoW The Colorado Mineral & Fossil Show is April 18-20 at the Ramada Plaza Denver Central, 4849 Bannock St., Denver. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Free admission and parking; suitable for all ages. Contact Regina Aumente at 505-8670425 or mzexpos@gmail.com. Go to www.mzexpos.com/ colorao_spring.html. looking ahead/May 5-11 tenniS tournaMent The 34th Annual Glen Hines Senior Memorial Tournament is May 5-11 at the Arvada Tennis Center, 6430 Miller St., Arvada. Register online at usta.com for tournament ID #257211914, visit apexprd.org for an entry form, or mail/deliver entries to the Arvada Tennis Center. The registration deadline is April 28. Visit apexprd.org or call 303420-1210 for more information. looking ahead/June 6-8
looking ahead/april 9-10, May 23 training SeSSion Community Reach Center offers several
opportunities to receive free mental health first aid training this spring with adult and youth modules available. The adult module covers signs, symptoms and behaviors associated with various mental health conditions for adults, and the youth module covers the same for youth ages 12-18. Both modules teach the MHFA evidence-based, five-step action plan for providing basic assistance for someone experiencing a mental health crisis. There is no tuition fee, but registration is mandatory. Attendance of the entire 8-hour course is required to receive certification. Register via www.CommunityReachCenter.org (click on the Products & Training tab). The class schedule (for adult module): 5:30-9:30 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, April 9-10; and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, May 23; (for youth module): 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, March 13. All public MHFA classes are taught at Community Reach Center, 11285 Highline Drive, Northglenn.
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Scholarship Program is accepting applications through March 31. The scholarship is available to any graduating high school student who plans to attend any post-secondary educational institution. The scholarship will be limited to the first-year cost of tuition not to exceed $500. To apply, students must complete the application, write a 500-word essay relating to financial responsibility and provide a current academic record, list of community service work, extracurricular activities and/ or work experience. To receive an application or more information, please contact Heather Sebastian at 303-444-5440 or heather.sebastian@lpl.com.
the opportunity to express their performing art including voice and instrument, acting, poetry, stand-up comedy, mime, etc. Open to all students in sixth to 12th grades. Email bellbottoms809@gmail.com.
overeaterS anonyMouS meets at 7 p.m. Mondays at North Metro Church, 12505 Colorado Blvd. in Thornton. paletteerS art Club meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of the month at the Northglenn United Methodist Church, 1605 W. 106th Ave. Meetings are open to artists and art lovers who are age 18 or older. Meet other artists and learn from monthly art demonstrations. Call Pat at 303-451-0017. Study group Chabad of NW Metro Denver Jewish Center hosts a thought-provoking discussion on the weekly Torah
rocky FlatS The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities presents “Rocky Flats Then and Now: 25 Years After the Raid” from June 6-8. Programming details can be found at www. arvadacenter.org. ongoing/library preSchoolerS gathering Primetime for Preschoolers meets 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Anythink Huron St., 9417 Huron St. in Thornton. Admission is free. For more information, call 303-452-7534 or go online to librarianship. MuSic tiMe Music and Movement meets 1:30-2:15 p.m. Wednesdays at Anythink Huron St., 9417 Huron St. in Thornton. Children ages 3 to 6 years can sing, dance, play games and learn how to play instruments. Registration is required. To register, visit the online calendar at librarianship. For more information, call 303-452-7534.
portion. Drawing from the wisdom of the Talmud, Kabbalah and Chassidic Mystical Masters, the study group focuses on the relevance of the bible stories and Torah’s teaching to our modern lives. The class is from 7-8 p.m. Mondays at Chabad, 4505 W. 112 Ave., Westminster. Refreshments served. For costs and the topic of the weekly discussion, visit www.COJewish. com/torahstudy or call 303-429-5177. The class is led by Rabbi Benjy Brackman spiritual leader of Chabad of NW Metro Denver.
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KIDS!! Godly Play is Here! Montessori-based Children’s Christian Ed Every Sunday- 10:30 am in English; 1:00 pm en español Practice the art of sacred story, parable, silence. Become more aware of the mystery of God’s presence.
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Corner of 100th Avenue & Steele in Thornton 3101 East 100th Avenue, (303) 451.8085, www.IEthornton.net
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Faith Christian boys finish third at state tourney
Jessica Montoya takes joy in watching her children being entertained during a magic show at the St. Patrick’s Day festival Saturday in Olde Town Arvada.
No. 9 Eagles make incredible run to the Final Four By Daniel Williams
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Hundreds of people dressed for the day and filled Grandview Avenue in Arvada for the St. Patrick’s Day Festival Saturday in Olde Town Arvada.
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COLORADO SPRINGS — No. 9 Faith Christian boys’ basketball had its Cinderella bid at another state championship fall short. The Eagles fell to No. 4 Colorado Academy 66-46 in the Final Four on Friday at Air Force Academy. Colorado Academy went on to lose to No. 2 Holy Family 53-52 in dramatic fashion in the 3A state championship game. Faith Christian then beat No. 3 Colorado Springs Christian 53-52 to take third place at the state tournament. The Eagles led the entire first half but the Lions took a third quarter lead and both teams battled down the stretch. And though Faith Christian fell short of
winning yet another state championship, its road to third place this season was very impressive. The Eagles lost three of the first five games of the season before they got it figured out. But once they did, they became one of the best 3A teams in the state. Faith Christian (18-9, 6-2 in league play) won eight of nine games during one stretch mid season, and despite losing two games in the Metro league tournament just two weeks ago, the Eagles made an incredible run to the Final Four. Faith Christian beat No. 24 The Academy, No. 8 Alamosa and No. 16 Manitou Springs before falling to Colorado Academy. In addition, the Eagles could go from No. 9 seed to No. 1 seed next season as they graduate just three seniors and return the core of their team including their top two scorers in junior Spencer Bazz (15.9 points per game and 4.9 rebounds per game) and sophomore Gabriel Hegarty (11.7 ppg and 5.8 rpg).
Prep sports Scoreboard HORIZON HIGH SCHOOL
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Horizon 4, Loveland 0 Horizon had 24 shots to Loveland’s three shots. Loveland goalie stopped six breakaways. Baily Lucero scored two goals and goalkeeper Carly Simmons assisted two.
Westminster 0, Skyview 7 Westminster had a rough start and rookie goalkeeper Amairany Medina made some critical errors combined with two defensive mistakes made for an ugly first half. In the second half, the Wolves were able to pick up their game, recover from the shock and attack well with great physical play from Eriks Rivera, Diana Fernandez, and Captain Diana Arroyo. Lots of improvement is being shown by the lady Wolves this year and we are very proud of their dedication and work ethic.
LEGACY HIGH SCHOOL Boys swimming Legacy 386, Lewis-Palmer 411 Legacy’s Andrew Otterson came in first in the breast stroke with a time of 1:05.66 and Gregory Allan came in second in the 200 free. Andrew Jaschke came in second in the 200 IM with a time of 2:09.13.
Girls soccer Legacy 2, Standley Lake 1 Naomi Gurrola and Brooke Williams both scored a goal for the Lightning in the win against Standley Lake. Kaylee Kennedy and Kelsey Killean both made assists. Gators’ Taylor Redding scored the lone goal for Standley Lake.
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Girls soccer THURSDAY 4 p.m. - Horizon @ Niwot SATURDAY Noon - Horizon vs. Smoky Hill
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Bill offers tax assistance to victims of flooding Members of both parties back legislation By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com A bill that aims to provide tax relief for homeowners whose properties were wiped out by last year’s floods passed a House committee with bipartisan support on March 12. Under the bill, residents whose homes were destroyed by floods that decimated parts of Colorado last September would not be required to pay property taxes going back to January 2013. County assessors and treasurers already provide tax relief under those circumstances, but only retroactively to the period when the natural disaster occurred. The bill is a response to last year’s floods, but it would also apply to other types of
natural disasters, including wildfires. “I like to call this bill the ‘no insult to injury’ bill,” said Rep. Jonathan Singer, DLongmont, a bill sponsor, who was presenting his legislation to the House Finance Committee. “Or at least the, `if the county assessor can’t find Report you, he can’t tax you’ bill.” If the bill becomes law, county assessors and treasurers would notify the state of a property that was cleared of tax payments after having been destroyed. The state would then pay the county for the amount of taxes that the county would have otherwise collected. If enacted, the legislation would cost the state more than $2 million in lost tax revenue. The bill would help homeowners who
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are waiting for a Federal Emergency Management Agency buyback — a program where the federal government buys homes that are significantly damaged by natural disasters. However, the FEMA buyback process can take a while to finalize and the wait has impacted people like Brad Rollins of Lyons. Rollins testified that he and his mother own a home that was destroyed by flooding and that it’s difficult for them to pay bills, especially since he’s unemployed and his mother collects Social Security benefits. “Our house is condemned,” Rollins said. “We cannot touch it because of the FEMA buyback. We don’t know how long this will take.” Singer’s bill did receive some push back from a couple members of the committee. Rep. Lori Saine, a Weld County Republican, voted against the bill, saying she was uncomfortable with giving homeowners tax credits for the months when their prop-
erties were intact, before the flooding occurred. “It’s a dangerous precedent, giving tax credit for a property that hasn’t been damaged, by going back in time,” she said. Rep. Jeanne Labuda, D-Denver, ended up voting for the bill despite her concern over the legislation not containing a sunset clause, an expiration date that would allow a future Legislature to examine the effectiveness of the bill at a later time. She said that’s important in case another recession hits years from now. “Maybe the state won’t have money down the road,” Labuda said. Singer said the extended tax waiver will help homeowners who deal with “costs associated with the flood that are still unanticipated at this point.” “This at least takes less money from those people who could be spending that money to recover from the floods,” Singer said.
School board transparency bill dies Sponsor cites lack of support in Senate as reason for killing effort By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Legislation aimed at creating greater transparency for what happens behind closed doors at school board meetings will not happen this year. A bill sponsor on March 12 asked a Senate committee to indefinitely postpone the legislation, meaning the bill is dead this session. The legislation would have required that all conversations that take place during school board executive sessions be recorded, including those involving attorney-client discussions. Sen. Mary Hodge, D-Brighton, said she had enough votes for House Bill 1110 to clear the Senate Judiciary Committee. However, getting it past the full Senate was going to be an entirely different story. Hodge — who sponsored the bill with Rep. Cherylin Peniston, D-Westminster — said the bill was one vote short of the support needed to pass the Senate. That vote belonged to Sen. Pat Steadman, D-Denver. Steadman said he had concerns that the bill only targeted school boards and no other governing bodies, such as city councils. But Steadman’s “overriding” concerns had to do with attorney-client matters. Current law already requires that school board executive sessions be recorded. The bill would have expanded
that requirement to include attorney-client conversations. All Republicans and a few Democrats voted against the bill in the House, in part over concerns that lawyers wouldn’t be able to have effective conversations with their clients, if there was a possibility that those discussions could be made public. “I think there’re some concerns for me about the precedent it would have set,” said Steadman, who is an attorney. Under the bill, recordings of executive sessions would have been stored and would be made available through a court petition process. A judge would have listened to a recording upon a filer’s request and deReport termine whether that information should be made public. The bill was a response to recent controversies over transparency issues involving school boards in Douglas and Jefferson Counties. The Douglas County School Board has been the subject of criticism over its use of executive sessions. The conservative board has pushed for controversial reforms, including those that would limit the influence of teachers’ unions. New conservative members of the Jefferson County Public Schools Board of Education have also received criticism over transparency issues. In December the three new members approved a lawyer’s contract without disclosing the terms during a public meeting.
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E-470 traffic up 8.2 percent Toll revenues reported at $129.2 million Staff Report Traffic along the E-470 tollway increased by 8.2 percent in 2013, with transactions rising from 54 million in 2012 to 58.4 million. This is the fourth straight year of traffic growth. These numbers are reported in the E-470 Public Highway Authority unaudited 2013 year-end traffic and toll revenue figures. The 58.4 million transactions were 102.8 percent of E-470’s 2013 projection. The rise in traffic, coupled with a 2013 toll increase, resulted in a 10.6 percent, $12.4 million increase to $129.2 million in toll revenues. Operating costs were $30.6 million
in 2013, compared to the $32.9 million budgeted. The 2013 actual operating costs compare to $27.7 million in the prior year, a 10.5 percent increase. A significant portion of the authority’s increased operating costs are directly related to processing and collecting the growing volume of tolls, according to the report. According to Stan Koniz, E-470’s finance director, the 10.6 percent growth in toll revenues was sufficient to meet E-470’s financial obligations. Those obligations included $82.2 million of debt service payments in 2013 to bondholders. E-470 has $1.6 billion in outstanding bond debt. Koniz said the rise in toll revenues also fully funds capital construction, enabling, among other roadway resurfacing and safety improvements, the construction of a new interchange
at Quebec Street in Thornton that will get underway this spring and open in late spring 2015. Koniz said, “The growth in revenues ensures we can meet our annual debt obligation to our bondholders and still have enough reserves to enable us to reinvest in the quality of the road. E-470 has to deliver the high-quality experience our customers, as toll payers, have a right to expect.” E-470 is the 75-mph toll road that runs along the eastern perimeter of the Denver metropolitan area. The road is financed, constructed, operated and governed by the E-470 Public Highway Authority, which is composed of eight local governments: Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties, and the municipalities of Aurora, Brighton, Commerce City, Parker and Thornton.
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Potential misuse on the part of school board members is a concern that is shared by Sen. Linda Newell, D-Littleton, the vice chairwoman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. But Newell said that although she would have voted the bill out of committee, she was torn over how she would ultimately vote once it got to the Senate floor. “I am a big transparency fan and I absolutely believe that there are potential misuses going on,” she said. “But it really is a tough bill.” Hodge said she is disappointed over the outcome of the bill, but said she expects this effort to be taken up again next year. “I think it’s an important issue,” Hodge said. “I think transparency should always be paramount.”
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Cell phone use while driving ban fails By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com An effort to ban most cell phone uses while driving failed in a House committee on March 12. The bill would have prohibited motorists from talking on cell phones unless they were using hands-free devices. The legislation also would have created tougher penalties for drivers who talk on their cell phones in school zones and construction areas, and would have banned phone gadgets from being used while behind the wheel, such as web surfing and applications. Text messaging while driving is already illegal in Colorado. But Democrats and Republicans alike expressed a myriad of concerns about the bill. Some said that the measure would lead to Report potential enforceability issues for law enforcement, while others didn’t think the proposed penalties went far enough. Rep. Jovan Melton, D-Aurora, the bill sponsor, told the House Transportation and Energy Committee that, “at any given time, 9 percent of drivers are on their cell phones, so the likelihood of crashes increases.” “We want to encourage people to put the phone down and put their hands on the wheel and focus on the road,” Melton said. Melton’s effort was highlighted by emotional testimony on behalf of his bill from a Fort Collins woman whose daughter was killed by a driver who was distracted by her phone. Shelley Forney wept as she told the story of her 9-year-old daughter Erica, who was
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riding on her bike, on her way home from school in 2008. A driver – who was talking on her cell phone – became distracted and veered into the bike lane, striking the girl and causing her body to flip eight feet in the air before landing on the windshield. The girl died two days later. “She had a life that was taken from her for something that should have never happened,” Forney said. Forney is a constituent of Rep. Randy Fischer, D-Fort Collins. Her testimony caused Fisher to choke back tears and to thank her for her courage in fighting for the legislation before he voted in favor of the bill. But other lawmakers on the committee expressed concern with the bill before testimony ever began. Rep. Ray Scott, D-Grand Junction, wondered how police could possibly enforce the law with their limited officer resources, with so many drivers using cell phones these days. And Rep. Polly Lawrence, R-Douglas County, said it doesn’t take a cell phone to distract a driver. She said that a crying child or changing radio stations also can lead to accidents. “There’s a lot of things that affect distracted drivers,” she said. “I don’t understand why we’re focusing just on a cell phone.” It wasn’t just Republicans who had concerns. Rep. Dominick Moreno, D-Commerce City, who also voted no, wasn’t fond of the law’s penalty structure, telling Melton that they “don’t go far enough.” The bill would have created a “primary offense” for drivers who use their cell phones through school zones and construction areas, meaning police could impose a citation for the mere act of being on the phone. But, in all other cases, violating the
Rep. Jovan Melton, D-Aurora, listens as Shelley Forney speaks in support of his legislation that sought to ban most uses of cell phones while driving. The bill failed in the House Transportation and Energy Committee on March 12. Photo by Vic Vela cell phone law would have only resulted in a “secondary offense,” meaning drivers could only be cited for talking on their cell phones so long as they were initially stopped for another violation. The bill’s maximum fines for violations would have been $50 for the first offense and $100 for the second. Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp, D-Arvada, also voted no. She was concerned that the law would hurt ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft, where drivers rely on cell phone applications to pick up drivers. “I don’t know if we fully know what the scope of this is,” she said of the legislation. But Rep. Max Tyler, D-Lakewood, the
committee chairman, voted in favor of the measure. He took issue with a comment that was made by Scott, who talked about the difficulty of legislating “personal responsibility.” “I don’t think we’re talking about personal responsibility,” Tyler said. “I think we’re talking about personal actions, which we legislate all the time.” The bill failed in the committee following a 7-6 vote. However, the committee did not vote to officially kill the legislation this session, meaning Melton could still make changes and bring the effort back this year, if he chooses to do so.
Colorado food stamp assistance rises By Adrian D. Garcia
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More Coloradans are receiving food assistance today than during the worst months of the Great Recession. Since 2007, the number of people receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program — formerly known as food stamps — has more than doubled. An average of 508,200 residents qualified for SNAP dollars each month during 2013, according to the Colorado Department of Human Services. This year the state predicts that an additional 44,000 Coloradans will sign up for help in putting food on the table. But the available assistance is limited. The average SNAP household of 2.5 people receives about $300 a month, according to government figures, or $10 a day. “The big challenge right now is in November food stamp benefits were reduced when the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009’s temporary boost ended,” said Michelle Ray, spokeswoman for the advocacy group Hunger Free Colorado. The dollar deduction means some families are sacrificing nutritional food like milk and produce for cheaper, less healthy alternatives, Ray said. In some cases food banks have stepped in to help. “We don’t care if they get food stamps, a lot of people just need help” Vic Ocana, executive director of Compassion Food Banks said. He said Compassion’s nine locations in Colorado all report growing lines for food distribution since last fall. “We try to give them enough food for the month but people are more anxious for help now,” Ocana said. In recent years the SNAP program has become caught up in political infighting in Washington, with House Republicans wanting to cut benefits in the name of reducing government spending, while Senate Democrats, among others, argue that the program is important in the fight against hunger. In Colorado, about 40 percent of “working age” SNAP users, those 16 to 65, were employed as of June 2013. “Seeing one person abusing the system ruins it for everyone else,” said Andrea Fuller, executive director of the monthly
newspaper Denver VOICE, of allegations that the program is sometimes misused. “For the majority of people on SNAP it’s humiliating and humbling.” Before getting her position with VOICE in November, Fuller said she relied on SNAP benefits to help feed her family. “Even working multiple part-time jobs I wasn’t earning enough,” Fuller said. In 2011 she enrolled in the SNAP program. “It’s one thing for me to be hungry, but I can’t bear to see my children hungry.” Many SNAP users just aren’t earning enough to feed themselves and their families, Fuller said. Others need government assistance after losing a job. Some are disabled. The population is diverse, Fuller said, and “not enough people have enough income right now.” Communication from the state can be confusing for SNAP users, Fuller said, and attempting to contact a caseworker can be “frustrating” in that it can take several days. Keeping up with the rapid increase in SNAP participants has been a challenge for offices across the state, especially in rural areas, acknowledged Sue McGinn, director of the state’s food and energy division. One problem — in which 5 percent of Coloradans on SNAP were accidentally overpaid by the state and then forced to pay back the money — has been addressed, McGinn said. In July, the state will implement new software that should improve communication. “The program has never had a 100 percent increase in participants in such a short amount of time,” she said. “Colorado’s participation rate is still low compared to other states. We tend to be in the bottom five when ranked nationally.” State officials remain skeptical that SNAP participation rates will return to 2007 levels any time soon. “Once the economy gets better I’m not expecting a huge shift back,” McGinn said. “We’re just seeing the stabilization of the program.” I-News is the public service journalism arm of Rocky Mountain PBS. To read more, please go to inewsnetwork.org. Contact Adrian D. Garcia at garcia.d.adrian@ gmail.com
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Schooltime for sportsmen Colorado Parks and Wildlife is making an offer sportsmen should not refuse. It is class time at CPW with a variety of timely and up to date topics to sharpen our skills. The time is right. That quiet time when we mistakenly assume there is not much to do outdoors. The fishing season is just around the corner and hunting is not yet a fading memory, with spring turkey season less than a month away and big game season looming off in the distance. CPW is offering fishing and hunting seminars to sharpen our skills and add new strategies to our angling and our hunting experience. Two turkey hunting 101 seminars; big game application workshops; the Novice (pheasant) Hunter Program and the Rocky Mountain Fly Fishing class all are excellent programs to get new
hunting and angling information, learn specific skills, become comfortable with equipment and gear and get insights as to where to go to pursue hunting opportunities and cast to productive fisheries. The first turkey hunting 101 clinic designed for women who have not hunted or have limited experience will be held March 29th at the Old Stone House in Barr
Lake State Park near Brighton. For more seasoned turkey hunters a second clinic is scheduled for March 30th at the Colorado Agricultural Leadership Foundation’s Lowell Ranch near Castle Rock. Registration can be made online at http://register-ed. comm/programs/colorado/118-coloradooutreach. The Big Game Application workshops are being held statewide by District Wildlife Managers at various locations. Go to http://cpw.state.co.us for specific Denver area locations and dates. CPW’s cost free Novice Hunter Program (cosponsored with Pheasants Forever) beings new and youth pheasant hunters close to the habitat pheasants exist in and introduces students to hunting techniques, shotgun types and hunting safety.
Participants will get assistance in finding hunting sites within the 250,000 acres of State Walk-In lands and the 42 state parks and 300 state wildlife areas where pheasants prevail and hunting is allowed. Information and registration can be obtained by calling 303-291-7291. April 12 is the date for the RM Fly Fishing seminar at the Kassler Center, near Chatfield Reservoir State Park. The class is limited to 50 participants and co-sponsored by Orvis, Project Healing Waters who are joining CPW for this day long class. Go to www.register-ed.com/programs/colorado/118-colorado-outreach to register or call CPW 303-297-1192. Outdoors writer Ron Hellbusch can be reached at Ron-Hellbusch@comcast.net.
The criticize-withdraw cycle damages relationships Does this happen in your relationship? One person (let’s say it’s you) makes a request of your intimate partner. Maybe you want help with cleaning or straightening up the house. Perhaps you feel your partner is following the car in front of you on the highway too closely, and want him/ her to back off a little bit. How about if your partner is working or watching TV too much, and you feel cheated because of the lack of connection and engagement? Or let’s say you request s/he become more accountable about spending money and not overdrawing the bank account. But s/he resists you, or ignores your request, or “forgets” over and over again, or otherwise tells you in words or through
actions to take a hike. So what do you do? Forget about it? (Probably not.) Have a polite discussion about it? (You’ve tried that, but it didn’t work). Yell or get angry? (Well, perhaps sometimes). Threaten hell, fire and damnation? (Hmmm, not a bad idea).
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These recurring patterns often go on for years, and sometimes it is difficult to know which pattern you are playing out. The silent treatment would appear to be withdrawal, but it can also be unspoken criticism. Some people, feeling nothing is ever going to change, leave their relationship abruptly. Often when that happens, the withdrawn partner suddenly becomes the pursuer. Sometimes that works, but at other times it may be viewed as “too-little, too-late.” What do you do about this cycle? You could ask questions rather than react or defend: “Why does it matter how close I’m driving to the car in front of me?” Or “did you feel as if I was being critical or disrespectful of your driving?” Asking your partner what s/he would prefer you do when you feel critical (or defensive) might work as well. Neil Rosenthal is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Westminster and Boulder, Colorado. His column is in it’s 22nd year of publication, and is syndicated around the world. You can reach him at (303)758-8777, or email him through his website: www.heartrelationships.com. He is not able to respond individually to queries.
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If you’re like many couples, you go through a rather predictable cycle. You begin to criticize your partner. But your partner may interpret even a small request or a gentle criticism as admonishing, blaming or disapproving. S/he may be hyper-sensitive to disapproval, so you make a request of him/her, and the next thing you know, the two of you are either fighting or not talking to each other. You have just encountered the criticizewithdraw cycle intimate relationships sometimes get caught in. Your partner hears criticism instead of a request, and responds by either criticizing you back, or by withdrawing. There are variations on this theme. Both of you can then turn critical of each other (perhaps you know a couple who does this), or both of you can withdraw (does this describe anyone you know?). Or, perhaps you fear your partner’s withdrawal, and therefore stuff your feelings and make nice so the two of you remain close and connected (pursue-withdraw). But such feelings do not remain stuffed forever, and before long you become sarcastic and acid-tongued. Then your partner withdraws from you or becomes acid-tongued back, and the cycle begins anew.
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Young children love to play with water. This can happen indoors or outdoors, at the sink, in a bathtub, or wading pool. It can become a math and science experience as they learn about volume while filling different size containers with water. At the same time, they are developing eye-hand coordination and fine motor skills. This kind of play also integrates cognitive skills such as investigation, observation, problem solving, and concept development. For more, see grandparentsteachtoo.org in English and Spanish and wnmufm.org “Learning Through the Seasons.” For very young children, begin with three or four different plastic containers, none larger than a quart. Allow them to fill the larger container with water using the various containers. They will intuitively keep on filling the larger container until it is full. By playing with different sizes of cups, spoons, scoops and containers, toddlers begin to develop a sense of volume.
of cups that are needed. For example, the larger container had a volume of four cups and the smaller container had a volume of two cups. Estimate how many cups are needed before starting. Vary the activity by using sand, rice or beans. Move measuring into the real world by cooking with your children. Talk about how many cups or teaspoons of each ingredient are used in your recipe. Count how many cups of dry pasta or popcorn are needed to fill a bowl. How many containers of water are needed to reconstitute frozen orange juice?
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For older children, provide the same variety of plastic containers, making sure that there is a standard one-cup measure. Model for the children how to measure the number of cups of water a container can hold by filling the cup with water and pouring it into the empty container. Count aloud as you pour each cup. Explain that you are measuring the volume of the empty container. Define volume as the space something takes up. Discuss that the volume of the container was a certain number of cups. Repeat this with the other containers. Compare the number
Visit the library to look for books about measurement and volume. In the story “Drip, Drop” by Sarah Weeks, a mouse catches water from his leaking roof in different kitchen containers such as a pan or cup. Your children can help fill bags at the grocery store. Collect a variety of different size boxes. See if the children can fit the boxes inside of each other. Talk about which box is the best to start and the reason why. Fill a shoebox with blocks, one layer at a time. Count how many blocks are needed to fill the box.
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place and reservations, call Susan Dittman at 303-673-9266 or Patti Bloomquist at 303-940-7478.
experienced genealogists are welcome. We meet at
north Metro Newcomer and Social Club meets on the
7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Hunter Douglas, 1 Hunter Douglas Circle, Thornton (on the southeast corner of 128th and Washington). A different guest speaker is featured each month. For additional information, www.adamscountygenealogysociety.com.
let go and Let God AFG Al-Anon meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays
at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 12021 Northaven Circle in Thornton. For more information, visit www.al-anon-co.org.
Metro north Chamber Leads Tuesday group meets at
11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Lone Star Steakhouse, 237 E. 120th Ave. in Thornton. For more information, call Alan at 720-233-5873.
MaMa talk, a support group for moms before and after baby, meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays at the TriCounty Health Department, 10190 Bannock St., Suite 100, Northglenn. Call Margaret at 303-255-6214. narcotics anonyMous Group meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 3585 W. 76th Ave. in Westminster. For more information, go online to www.nacolorado.org. new swing Swing dancing comes to Thornton 8:30-11
p.m. Tuesdays at Taps and Toes Dance Studio, 12720 N. Colorado Blvd. Beginners are welcome; World Champion Lindy Hop dancers Mark Godwin and Shauna Marble, along with other dancers will provide instruction. Cost is $5. For more information, go online to www.markandshaunaswing.com/ weekly_dances/.
northglenn aFg Al-Anon meets at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays at
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 11385 Grant Drive. For more information, go online to www.al-anon-co.org.
northglenn-thornton rotary Club meets at noon Tuesdays at Red Lobster, 1350 W. 104th Ave. in Northglenn. For more information, email NorthglennThorntonRotary@ hotmail.com. north JeFFco Republican Women’s Club seeks to educate and activate the community. The group meets every second Tuesday of the month at the 911 Driving School, 9100 100th Ave., Suite B-4, Westminster. Check-in is 6:30 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7 p.m. There is no charge to attend, but RSVP is requested. sjbradley64@gmail.com. northwest area Newcomers and Social Club, serving the women of north Jeffco and northwest Denver metro, meets every meet every fourth Tuesday of the month. For information,
fourth Tuesday of each month for lunch and a program. We welcome all women who would like to meet new friends and find new activities. Call Peggy Frances at 303-215-9627 or Karen Dowling at 303-422-7369.
overeaters anonyMous meets from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Westminster United Methodist Church, 3585 W. 76th Ave. Contact Laura at 303-428-9293. rocky Mountain Team Survivor, a health, education
and fitness program for women of all abilities who have experienced cancer or are in treatment, offers weekly free, fun, supportive activities: 10 a.m. Tuesdays at Boulder Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library main entrance): 11-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, yoga at Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Ave.; 6-7 p.m. Thursdays, fitness training, at Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Ave. (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtn-teamsurvivor.org.
tae kwon do Learn self-defense, get a workout and
increase self-confidence. Two classes available on Tuesdays and Thursdays through the city of Westminster recreation division: peewees (ages 5-8), from 6:30-7:30 p.m., and ages 9 and up, 6:30-8 p.m. Classes at the MAC, 3295 W. 72nd Ave. Call 303-426-4310. Visit www.hupstaekwondo.com and www. ttatkd.com.
talking ideas Toastmasters Club meets noon-1 p.m.
Tuesdays at 10155 Westmoor Drive, Suite 225, in Westminster. For more information, call Mary Taylor at 303-327-1616.
tops co 538, a weight-loss support group, meets Tuesdays at St. Martha’s Episcopal Church, 76th and Bradburn. Weigh-in is from 6-6:45 p.m., followed by the meeting. For information, call 303-429-5923. westMinster optiMist Club meets at 7 a.m. Tuesdays at the Egg & I, 799 Highway 287, Broomfield. For more information, call John Swanborg at 303-466-5631 or email him at jswanborg@comcast.net. wednesdays northglenn Moose Lodge 2166 hosts men’s meeting nights at 8 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 11449 York St., Northglenn. Call 303-457-3391. woMen oF the Moose Chapter 644 meet at 7:30 p.m. the first and second Wednesday of each month at 11449 York
Street, Northglenn. Call 303-457-3391.
a-naMi (national Alliance on Mental Illness-Adams County) meets 7-9 p.m. the last Wednesday of every month at the Community Reach Center, 8931 Huron St., Thornton. Each A-NAMI meeting provides participants time for sharing challenges and triumphs, and frequently feature presentations by mental-health professionals and educational discussion. Anyone dealing with a mental illness, including family and friends, may benefit from A-NAMI support. For more information, contact (303) 853-3770; s.bain60@gmail.com. arvada Biz Connection (http://www.meetup.com/ArvadaBusiness-Connection/) is an informal networking event that brings together local entrepreneurs. Meetings are Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at various restaurants in Olde Town Arvada. A $5 fee is collected from each attendee, which is then donated to a local charity at the end of each quarter. The 4th Quarter Charity is the Dan Peak Foundation who assists families in need. http://danpeakfoundation.webs.com/. For information, call Micki Carwin at 303-997-9098. Flatirons view Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of every month at The Depot at Five Parks, 13810 W. 85th Ave. in Arvada. Polish your speaking and presentation skills in a fun, instructional, nurturing environment. For more information visit http://9407.toastmastersclubs.org/. Music teachers Association Suburban Northwest meets from 9:30 a.m. to noon the first Wednesday of the month at Community in Christ Church, 12229 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. Meetings are open to the public and include refreshments, business meeting and program featuring music teaching professionals from around the state lecturing on the latest teaching developments. rocky Mountain Submarine Veterans meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at American Legion WilmoreRichter Post 161, 6230 W. 60th Ave. in Arvada. Active duty, reserve, retired, veterans, interested public and their ladies are cordially invited. For more information, go online to www. rockymountainsubvets.com. toastMasters-westMinster coMMunicators
meets 12:15-1:15 p.m. every Wednesday at DeVry University, 1870 W. 122nd Ave., Room 134. Toastmasters has helped thousands of people over the years and we can help you. Admission is free. Enter the southeast door to the first room, 134. Call Ray Hamilton at 303-284-4223.
westMinster rotary 7:10 Club meets 7:10-8:30 a.m.
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Wednesdays at The Ranch Country Club, 11667 Tejon St., Westminster. For more information, call Angela Habben at 720-947-8080.
thursdays adaMs county Triad meets 1-2 p.m. the third Thursdays of the month at 3295 W. 72nd Ave. in Westminster. The Triad is formed of law enforcement officers, senior citizens, fire personnel and senior organizations. Triad volunteers develop and implement crime-prevention and education programs for older adults. Activities address crime from both a previctimization (preventive) standpoint and a post-victimization (victim/witness assistance) standpoint. All senior citizens or people who care about senior citizens of Adams County are welcome. Topic changes each month. For more information, contact Jenee Centeno at 303-854-7420. Fridays. coMMunity coFFee Join Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp on the fourth Thursday of each month to talk about issues that are important to you. Community Coffee will be from 7-8 a.m. at La Dolce Vita, Ice Cream Room, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; and from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Panera Bread, 10450 Town Center Drive, Westminster. Food pantry Agape Life Church distributes Jefferson County commodity foods from 10-11 a.m. Thursdays, at the church, 5970 W. 60th Ave. in Arvada. The church provides this service to all Jefferson County residents. If you have questions, call 303-431-6481. Front range Toastmasters Club meets from 7-9 p.m. every Thursday at the Thornton Civic Center, 9500 Civic Center Drive, Thornton. Develop your prepared and impromptu speaking skills. Guests are encouraged to drop in and participate at their comfort level. For information, contact www.d26toastmasters. org/frontrange/about_us.htm. grieFshare support Group meets at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays at Mountain View Lutheran Church, 1481 Russell Way. For more information, go online to www.mountainviewlutheran. com. let’s Find Serenity Al-Anon meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Park Center Office Building Room 104, 3489 W. 72nd Ave. For more information, go online to www.al-anon-co.org. Metro north Chamber Leads Thursday group meets at 8 a.m. Thursdays at the Egg and I, 885 Thornton Parkway in Thornton. For more information, call Jim Johnson at 303-522Clubs continues on Page 22
SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF MaR 10, 2014
ARIES (Mar 21 to apr 19) although you tend to bore easily and leave others to finish what you start, this is one time when you’d be wise to complete things on your own. Then you can move on to something new. TAURUS (apr 20 to May 20) Your indecision about a personal situation might come out of those mixed signals you’re getting. Best not to make any commitments until you have a better sense of how things are going. GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) a dispute appears to be getting out of hand. But you should be able to step in and bring it all under control soon. Be patient. News about a potential career move might be delayed.
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CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) Career obligations could interfere with important personal plans. But using a combination of common sense and compromise helps resolve the dilemma to everyone’s satisfaction. LEO (Jul 23 to aug 22) a stressful situation drains some of your energy reserves. But you soon bounce back in time to finish your tasks and enjoy a welldeserved weekend getaway. VIRGO (aug 23 to Sept 22) This is a good time to throw a party for friends and colleagues and surprise them with your dazzling domestic skills. You also might want to reconsider that career move you put on hold. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) a sudden change of mind by someone you relied on could cause a delay in moving ahead with your plans. But those whom you’ve helped out before are prepared to return the favor. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) You start the week feeling too shy to speak up in front of others. However, your self-assurance soon takes over, giving you the confidence you need to make yourself heard. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) One way to deal with a pesky personal dilemma this week is to meet it head-on. Insist on an explanation of why the situation reached this point and what can be done to change it. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) The creative Capricorn finds several outlets for her or his talents this week. also note that while a romantic connection looks promising, remember to allow it to develop on its own. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) You stand out this week as the best friend a friend can have. But be careful that you don’t take too many bows, or you might see gratitude replaced with resentment. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) What seems to be an ideal investment should be checked out thoroughly before you snap at the offer and find yourself hooked by an expensive scam. BORN THIS WEEK: Your wisdom is matched by your generosity. You are a person who people know they can rely on. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Debunking hard-boiled stories in time for Easter By Metro Creative Connection Easter eggs are a centerpiece of many family traditions come Easter Sunday. Easter eggs symbolize fertility and rebirth to some, but many people associate Easter eggs with youngsters scouring the yard in search of treasure. Whether Easter eggs are associated with secular or religious beliefs, these colorful staples of Easter Sunday are an integral part of springtime holiday decor and celebrations. Certain misconceptions about Easter eggs have developed over time, and the following are some of the more common myths about Easter eggs that have made the rounds.
Myth: Easter eggs are safe to eat after your egg hunt is over.
Fact: Hard-boiled eggs generally remain safe to eat at room temperature for about two hours. If the temperature outside or indoors is very warm, the eggs should be eaten within one hour. People risk food-borne illnesses if they consume Easter eggs that have been left out for several hours or overnight. It is better to dispose of colored eggs after the annual egg hunt or at least keep hard-boiled eggs refrigerated until the hunt begins.
Myth: It is unsafe to eat all dyed Easter eggs.
Fact: Whether dyed eggs are safe or not depends on the type of dye used. Many kits use vegetablebased dyes that are food-safe. These same pigments are used in traditional food coloring. Even if the dye has penetrated beneath the shell, it should still be safe for consumption. Kits for blown-out eggs may use dyes that are not food-safe. Also, people who are allergic to certain food dyes might want to avoid eating dyed eggs.
Myth: Pastel-colored eggs have long-rooted religious significance.
Fact: An Easter egg hunt is a tradition that originated with pagan spring festivals. But like many pagan practices, Easter egg hunting was eventually adopted by Christians and assigned religious significance. In the Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Churches, Easter eggs are dyed red to represent the blood of Christ shed on the cross. The hard shell of the egg symbolizes the sealed Tomb of Christ for many. In A.D. 1610 under Pope Paul V, the Christian Church officially adopted the Easter egg custom that the eggs symbolize the resurrection.
Myth: An Easter egg roll is an American tradition.
Fact: In Germany, England and other countries, children traditionally rolled eggs down hillsides at Easter. This practice may have initially symbolized the rolling away of the rock from Jesus Christ’s tomb before his resurrection. When European immigrants arrived in North America, they brought these Easter egg traditions with them. One of the more popular Easter egg rolls of modern day takes place on the White House lawn, where children push an egg through the grass with a long-handled spoon. Some say this tradition was established by Dolly Madison in 1814.
Myth: A raw egg will stand on end during the spring equinox.
Fact: It is believed that because the sun is equidistant from the south and north poles on the spring equinox, special gravitational forces apply on this day. These forces should make it possible to balance an egg on its end only on this day. However, eggs can be balanced at other times of the year. Perhaps instead of hiding eggs for Easter, families may choose to hold egg-balancing competitions. Easter eggs are a lasting tradition and one of the more popular symbols of the holiday. Although many myths surround Easter eggs, the truth is just waiting to be unhatched.
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regional news in a hurry County Household Chemical Roundup
Adams County will host a chemical roundup on May 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Water World at 88th Avenue and Pecos. The roundup is open to all residents of Unincorporated Adams County and the Cities of Brighton, Commerce City, Federal Heights and Thornton. (Aurora and Westminster have their own disposal programs.) Please bring a utility bill, phone bill or driver’s license to verify your address. A contribution of $25 is requested to help offset the high cost of hazardous waste disposal. The following waste WILL be accepted: House and garden chemicals, Fluorescent light bulbs and CFLs, Fuels, Scrap metal, Propane tanks (1-20 lbs.), Vehicle and household batteries Items containing mercury, Car and pickup truck tires, off rim (Cost: $2 each), Oil-based paint and paint products, Electronic waste including computers and TVs (Cost: TVs $10, monitors $5). Commercial or industrial waste, as well as any explosive waste or asbestos will not be accepted.
Road work begins
Crackseal material will be applied on roadways throughout Westminster through mid-April. This procedure helps prevent potholes and minimize pavement damage while extending the life of surface treatments. Winter is prime time to apply crackseal material because the cracks are open due to the cold temperatures. The cold temperature also cut down on the amount of cure time for the product, which means that motorists can drive on them in a much shorter time frame. The city contracted with A-1 Chipseal Company to perform the work on arterial and collector streets. The city street division crews will target their efforts on residential streets.
Public hearing scheduled for residential project
Westminster City Council will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 24, at Westminster City Hall to consider a comprehensive plan amendment and an official development plan for a 42.3-acre residential project located at the northeast corner of Sheridan Boulevard and 107th Drive. Ryland Homes is proposing a change and reconfiguration to the existing zoning designations from R-18, R-8 and R-3.5 to R-8 and R-3.5, and removing the R-18 designation. In addition, an official development plan is proposed, which includes a mix of 89 single-family detached housing units and 64 patio villa paired units.
Paint-A-Thon coming up
The Brothers Redevelopment Paint-A-Thon is prepping for its 36th season providing seniors and disabled homeowners across the front range the opportunity to have their home painted for free. To qualify, individuals must be 60 years or older, own and occupy their own home and plan to live in it at least one more year. Seniors must have a limited income and be financially unable to hire a house painter. The home can’t be taller than one-and-a-half stories and must be in need of painting. Applications must be received by May 31 and the form is available at www.brothersredevelopment.org. An application also can be requested by calling Paint-A-Thon coordinator Chad Nibbbelink at 720-339-5864. Paint-A-Thon organizers also are enlisting volunteers to help paint the homes of seniors. For more information on volunteering, sponsoring the event or applying to have a home painted, call Brothers Redevelopment at 303-202-6340
Fundraising luncheon with the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
The “Fabric & Friends” fundraising luncheon with a live and silent auction will be Saturday, March 29, at the Arvada Center. Reservations are required with an RSVP by Monday, March 24. Cost is $45 per person. To register call 303-277-0377. Donations for auction items are welcome and can be taken to RMQM at 1213 Washington Ave, Golden, CO 80401 or call 303-215-9001.
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Thornton. For more information, call Jim Johnson at 303-522-3608. One Business Connection meets from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays at Barker’s
St., 2831 W. 120th Ave. in Westminster. For more information, call Michelle Mathiesen at 303-424-1207 or go online to www.wbncolorado.com.
PeRiPHeRAl neuROPATHy Support Group The Denver Branch meets from
3:30-5 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of every month at Christ Church United Methodist, 690 Colorado Blvd., Denver; parking and entrance in the back. For information about the Denver Branch meetings, call Dorothy Miller at 303-814-2112 or email dorthy_miller@hotmail.com.
RAlsTOn CReek Sertoma Club meets Thursdays at Panera Bread, 7739 Wad-
sworth, Arvada. Contact Ron Marquez at 303-457-0759 or Ron.Marquez@ddrcco. com.
ROCky MOunTAin Team Survivor, a health, education and fitness program
for women of all abilities who have experienced cancer or are in treatment, offers weekly free, fun, supportive activities: 10 a.m. Tuesdays at Boulder Creek Walk (meet at Boulder Public Library main entrance): 11-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, yoga at Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Ave.; 6-7 p.m. Thursdays, fitness training, at Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Ave. (entrance on Maxwell Avenue.). Learn more at rockymtn-teamsurvivor.org.
WOMen’s Business Network meets 7:20-8:35 a.m. Thursdays at the Doubletree Hotel, 8773 Yates Drive in Westminster. For more information, call Michelle Mathiesen at 303-424-1207 or go online to www.wbncolorado.com.
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March 20, 2014
School raises money for classmate with rare disease By Ashley Reimers
areimers@coloradocommunitymedia. com Max Watson loves Batman, classical music and the Beatles. The 10-year-old also loves the color yellow and being outside. He is also the first known case of Cobalamin X, a rare disease that inhibits Max from processing vitamin B12 in foods. Just last year Max received his diagnosis, but since he was four months old, he’s dealt with health challenges including unexplained movements and profound lethargy and was diagnosed with an intractable seizure disorder. In 2004 he was diagnosed with a rare metabolic disorder that prevented him from normally processing proteins, before his recent Cobalamin X diagnosis. Max, who lives in Westminster, is just one of 14 boys with Cobalamin X, and because it is so new, information is still being developed and written by doctors, and one source of information comes directly from Max’s parents, Deana and Steve, who share the experiences they have with Max with doctors. “The doctors are really right now, writ-
ing the text book on this disease, because it’s brand new,” Deana said. “We’ve only met one other boy who has Cobalamin X, who is from Missouri, so we also talk with his parents about their son and their experiences.” Because of Max’s health condition, he requires constant attention, several different medications and other expenses to help him continue to thrive. To help with some of the expenses, Max’s school, Cotton Creek Elementary hosted a pancake breakfast fundraiser at Applebee’s in Broomfield. The school raised over $2,000 through ticket sales and donations to contribute to a larger campaign called Give Max a Lift, an effort to raise money to purchase an in-home lifting station for Max. Deana was somewhat surprised by the school’s effort, but completely appreciative. She said although Max is homebound, he still does his school work every day and keeps in touch with his teachers and fellow classmates via online video chat. Max is treated like any other student, which means a lot to Deana and Steve. “Some of his classmates live in our neighborhood and sometimes they’ll stop
Max Watson, 10, has a rare disease called Cobalamin X, which is a gene mutation that affects his ability to properly process the vitamin B12. To help with medical expenses, his school Cotton Creek Elementary, hosted a pancake fundraiser on Feb. 22. Courtesy photo over to see Max or to see if he can play,” Deana said. “And that’s great. He’s always being included, which means a lot.”
To learn more about Max’s story, or to donate to his medical expenses, visit www. maxwatson.org.
One man’s junk is another’s treasure Spring Beautiful Junk Sale helps Action Center By Clarke Reader
creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com Spring cleaning is in the air, and The Action Center is using that energy to host its biannual Beautiful Junk Sale to raise funds for the work the organization does. The sale will be 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, March 21, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, at the Jefferson Coun-
ty Fairground’s Exhibit Hall, 15200 W. 6th Ave. in Golden. The price of admission is $3 for everyone 16 and older, and visitors can get $1 off admission if by bringing two or more nonperishable food donations. “This is our chance to invite the public to a really fun event to raise money and awareness for our organization,” Mag Strittmatter, executive director for the center said. “We fill up every square inch of the space, and it takes hundreds of volunteer hours to get it ready.” The sale draws thousands of shoppers, and has become a tradition, not only for
people looking for great deals, but for volunteers as well. “I’ve been volunteering with the center for 14 years,” said Lisa Markley, who the lead volunteer for pricing and set up at the sale. “When we first started we only needed a small building, but now it’s something we prepare all year for.” All the items on sale are items that have been donated to the center, but are either something that clients don’t need or aren’t appropriate, according to Strittmatter. Sale items include jewelry, collectibles, vintage odds and ends, sporting goods, holiday decor and a vast array of household items.
“The prices range from 25 cents to a couple hundred dollars. Basically anything you could see at a thrift store, we have here,” Markley said. “People are always amazed when they visit by all the things we have.” According to Markley, its the variety of items for sale, and the cause that it champions that keeps people coming back year after year. “We like to say it’s the unofficial start of garage sale season,” Strittmatter said. For more information about the Beautiful Junk Sale, call 303-237-7704 or visit www.theactioncenterco.org.
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