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Alpine Waste moves base
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Company to relocate to 74th Avenue, Washington Street By Tammy Kranz
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The Classic Car Show was a popular stop for people during Saturday’s Thorntonfest at Carpenter Park Fields in Thornton. The event also featured a Kids Korner, the Marketplace, the Battle of the Bands competition and a Rocky Mountain DockDogs competition which tested K9 competitors on their jumping and retrieving skills. Photo by Ashley Reimers
City expands electronic signs code allowances By Tammy Kranz
tkranz@colorado communitymedia.com Motorists will see more electronic message signs often seen along Interstate 25 throughout other sections of Thornton thanks to an amendment to its sign code. City Council voted unanimously during its May 13 regular meeting to amend its code to allow electronic message center signs (EMCS) for nonresidential lots and commercial centers that are adjacent to arterial and collector streets. Before the approved amendment, EMCS were only allowed along E-470 and Interstate 25 in the city of Thornton. Electronic Changeable Copy Signs, which allowed only text, were allowed throughout other parts of the city — these types of signs are often used for gas stations and small stores like Walgreens. “As this technology has expanded, more and more businesses hare taking advantage of the ability to have electronic signs,” Code Compliance Supervisor Robin Brown said during council’s public hearing on the matter. “In fact, we have 27 currently authorized in the city. We have received an increasing number of requests for the message center signs — the ones with the pictures — away from I-25 and E-470. Business-
es are wanting to use those to display their products or their facility.” The amended sign code now allows these types of signs along artillery streets, which include 104th and 88th avenues, Washington and Huron streets; and along collector streets, which include Grant Street, Welby Road and Zuni. “Some of these clearly run through residential areas but the proposed ordinance will only apply to nonresidential lots or commercial centers,” Brown said. No one spoke against the measure during the public hearing. Mayor Heidi Brown commented that she was excited about the amendment. “There have been a lot of requests for the signs, so I think this will make a lot of business people very happy,” she said before the vote. The code’s four key regulatory elements for all electronic signs will still apply to ensure traffic safety. Those elements include a five-second message hold time, only a fade or dissolve method of transitioning to one message to the next — no swirling or flying objects, a one-second transition duration and a brightness level that Brown said was “fairly low” and far lower than other signs along I-25 outside Thornton.
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The city of Thornton has amended its sign code to allow electronic message center signs for nonresidential lots and commercial centers that are adjacent to arterial and collector streets. Those type of signs were previously only allowed in Thornton along Interstate 25 and E-479, such as this sign for American Furniture Warehouse. Photo by Tammy Kranz
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Alpine Waste & Recycling is moving its headquarters to Washington Street and 74th Avenue. Adams County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved, during its regular May 12 meeting, plans for the company to build its headquarters on approximately 10 acres of land it already owns at 7381 Washington St., the vacant property north of Boyer’s Coffee. Alpine Waste headquarters is currently located in Commerce City. “Alpine Waste intends to utilize the site for their new headquarters office and maintenance facility,” case manager Christ LaRue said. “The initial development would consist of constructing an approximately 22,000 square foot office and truck maintenance building, constructing a compressed natural gas fueling facility for the truck fleet to be parked on site, adding an indoor truck wash bay and paving a portion of the site for employee and visitor parking.” Alpine Waste Executive Park will be located on the southwest corner of 74th and Washington. Plans are for the eastern parcel to be developed immediately while the western parcel will be used for truck parking with a portion of the site reserved for possible expansion. The building and parking area for employees and visitors will be located in the northeastern part of the property, and truck bay entrances and truck parking areas would be on the southern portion. “The site would not be used as a transfer station for waste,” LaRue said. “It should be noted the use of the site as a transfer station is not allowed without approval of a Conditional Use Permit for that specific purpose.” Alex Orloff, chief financial officer of Alpine Waste & Recycling, said that this site will be strictly for headquarters — a place to locate corporate and operational offices in the same manner it is set up now in Commerce City, 7475 E. 84th Ave. “We have a waste transfer station and recycling processing plant that’s also located in the county at 53rd and Fox about a couple miles south of this site. And that’s the location we use for those activities,” he said. Plans also indicate that landscaping Alpine continues on Page 3
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Fine reads for journey through summer You made your reservations months ago. This was a vacation you’ve been planning for… well, it seems like forever. One of those once-in-a-lifetime trips is what you’ve always dreamed about, and you’ve bought all new clothes and even a new suitcase for it. So why would you take just any old book on your vacation this summer? Instead, why not look for something new by an author you love?
May So a Memorial Day getaway is in the plans and you can’t wait. Before you go, grab one of these new books released toward the end of the month… Conservative writer Ben Carson has a new book out about America’s Future. There’s a new book out, co-written by Bill Geist, too. In fact, you’ll find quite a few memoirs out toward the end of May, as well as novels by Terry Hayes, Tom Robbins, Robert Ludlum, and Joseph Finder. And Bob the Street Cat has a new book out, too, and fans will want it.
June Summertime reading bolts out the door like a teenager off curfew with new novels by Mary Alice Monroe, Dorothea Benton Frank, and Jeff Shaara; cookbooks; a busi-
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ness book by William Poundstone and one on commodities; a book about Sally Ride by Lynn Sherr; and Hillary Rodham Clinton’s much-anticipated biography. And that’s just the first week… Later in June, look for new novels by Diana Gabaldon, Jennifer Weiner, Janet Evanovich, Linda Fairstein, Ridley Pearson, James Patterson, Jude Deveraux, and Dean Koontz. You’ll find a book about a dog that flew during World War II (and why). Learn how to do math in a fun way. Read about Justice Antonin Scalia. Pick up some new Will Shortz puzzle books in June. And learn how to use your manners when you have to swear. For the kids, look for a new Dork Diaries installation; an encyclopedia of animated characters; a few new mysteries for middle-grade readers; a new book about Charlie the Ranch Dog; and a book about farting fish.
Just because summer’s half over doesn’t mean your reading list is! Before the fireworks even begin, look for new novels by Jojo Moyes, Susan Wiggs, J.A. Jance, Jacqueline Winspear, and Amy Sohn. There’s a new book coming out about Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio; a new book that debunks myths about sex; a new book by Ja Rule; a skinny book about crossword puzzles and why we love them; a self-help book on “wallowing” the right way; and a cool true-crime book about how amateurs have been solving cold cases and bringing killers to justice. Later in July, you’ll find more favorites: novels by Brad Thor, Iris & Roy Johansen, Anne Rivers Siddons, Terry Brooks, Catherine Coulter, Brad Taylor, Conn Igguldon, Stuart Woods, James Lee Burke, Ace Atkins, and Julie Garwood; a new memoir by singer Rick James; a biography on Michelangelo; a new book about families and race; a tell-all about the Clinton’s political life; and a memoir of faith and football. The kidlets will love finding new Guardians of the Galaxy books; new joke books to while away the summer; the latest Fancy Nancy installment; and a new graphic novel by Neil Gaiman.
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You’re not done yet. There’s still plenty
of summer – and plenty of time to read – left! The first part of August will see a new book by Andrew Cuomo; a new novel by Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child; a new W.E.B. Griffin tome; a new book about crime-scene profilers; and a book about the woman behind the Mona Lisa. Also in August, look for a book about college football conferences; a business book about getting organized and one on prosperity; new cookbooks for backyard and for fall; and new novels by Carl Weber, William Kent Krueger, Debbie Macomber, Kelly Armstrong, Elaine Hussey, Randy Wayne White, Tami Hoag, Paul Coelho and Kathy Reichs. Get the kids in back-to-school mode with a new children’s book by Malala Yousafzai; a new Cupcake Diaries installment; ghost stories; and a kid’s book about paying it forward.
And now the disclaimer Yes, some of these books can be shifted, moved, or cancelled altogether. Titles can change; so can subject matter. If you’ve got a question about your favorite author, Nicely ask your librarian or bookseller – this is why they get paid the big bucks. Seriously, they’re experts at this stuff. Have a great summer and happy reading!
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Alpine Waste & Recycling plans to build its corporate headquarters at 74th Avenue and Washington Street, just north of Boyer’s Coffee and east of Interstate 25. Aerial photo courtesy of Adams County
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consisting of grass, shrubs and trees will be installed along 74th and Washington and there will be a screen fence around all storage areas where it can be seen from the right-of-ways.
tkranz@coloradocommunitymedia.com Commercial property vacancy rates are staying relatively flat in Northglenn, reported the city’s economic development manager. Debbie Tuttle gave an economic development update during City Council’s May 12 regular meeting. She reported the first quarter commercial properties statistics, which include office, industrial and retail. For office space, the city has a 9.3 percent vacancy rate; down from 11.6 at the same time last year. For industrial, 6.7 percent vacancy rate, down from 7.1 percent last year. Retail space is at 13 percent and was at 13.1 percent this time last year. “Retail, boy I sure wish I could get that one to go down farther,” Tuttle said. “We’re going to be working on that.” She added that she has meetings and conferences lined up to promote the retail space in the city. Despite the flat vacancy rates, economic development in Northglenn has been moving rapidly along. The city was recently honored by the Economic Development Council of Colorado at its spring conference as the 2013 Large Community of the Year (population more than 20,000). “That was based on six new construction projects — including two primary employ-
No residents or neighboring business owners spoke in favor or against the plans during the public hearing. County staff did report that it received one letter in support and three letters/emails against. Those against the plans cited concerns about possible reduction in property value, increased traffic and damage to Washington. Alpine employs more than 200 people with an average wage of $50,000 annually.
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tkranz@coloradocommunitymedia.com The city’s first large format liquor store is relocating and nearly doubling its size to remain competitive. Thornton City Council approved by a 7-1 vote during its May 13 regular meeting on a $500,000 incentive package for Total Beverages to relocate from 770 E. 104th Ave. to 900 E. 104th Ave. The store will remain at the Washington Plaza Shopping Center. Economic Development Director John Cody said the incentive was an effort to help a significant sales tax generator for the city “to not only expand but to help an existing retail center that has struggle a little bit.” Total Beverage will redevelop and remodel existing retail space at the Center, a location that will have 44,000 square feet, which is about 20,000 more square feet over its current location. The $2 million expansion and relocation of the business will allow it to remain competitive with other large format liquor stores that have opened in the same market area, according to Redevelopment Administrator Mark Heller.
The incentive agreement will be limited to 10 years and have a maximum payout of $500,000. “The best way we thought to get there is to share back 85 percent of the new taxes generated by the expansion and 75 percent of the use taxes that would be paid as a result of the relocation and construction,” Heller said. He said that the business is estimated to generate about $484,000 new taxes in the first seven years. He said 75 percent of use taxes will generate $35,000. “During that same period, the city would gain $673,000, give or take, in excess of the current taxes,” Heller said. Total Beverage has agreed to sign a 15year lease at the new location. Mayor Pro Tem Val Vigil, Ward 2, voted against the measure, saying he struggled with the decision. “I understand the importance of maintaining this particular business in our community and I understand the economic developments of it,” he said. “However, I also see that the increase in sales have to come from somewhere and I fear that they are going to come at the expense of the small business liquor stores in the surrounding area.” Ward 3 Councilman Sam Nizam recused himself from the discussion and vote because of potential conflict of interest. Nizam owns Booze Barn, a liquor store in Thornton.
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The commissioners unanimously approved its consent calendar, which included awarding a grant in the amount of $64,920 to Adams County Housing Authority. This money supports its Housing Counseling operations which help prevent foreclosures in Adams County. The operaDenver.CO.RRLgBW.STP_RoomPackage 5/14/14 3:47 PM Page 1 tions of this program had a projected net deficit of $229,416 for 2014. The projected
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NORTHGLENN NEWS IN A HURRY Kids’ Fishing Derby scheduled The 26th Annual Kids’ Fishing Derby takes place on Saturday, June 7, at E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, across from City Hall, 11701 Community Center Drive. Anglers ages 2 to 14 are welcome. Check-in is at 8 a.m., with fishing going 8:30-10 a.m. Awards will be presented at 10:30 a.m. in six age categories and for the overall longest fish. This event sells out every year, so register early. Cost is $4 per child. Register at www.northglenn.org/recxpress or by calling 303-450-8800. Sign up deadline is 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, or when all spaces are filled — whichever comes first. Each winner will receive a fishing pole, tackle box and trophy. The grand prize winner will have the fish mounted as a trophy and receive it at a City Council meeting. Bring your own pole, tackle, and bait, as
none will be provided. There will be mementos, snacks and lots of fun for all participants, so come and be part of the excitement. Colorado Parks and Wildlife will even have a fishing clinic and drawings for free fishing poles.
can Lung Association in Colorado. For more information, call 303-4508800 or go to www.northglenn.org/ mudapalooza. You can also register online at www.northglenn.org/recxpress. Use code 19050.
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Registration is open for Mudapalooza VIII, the city’s co-ed adult mud volleyball tournament. The event starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 14, at Northwest Open Space, 112th Avenue and Ranch Drive. Cost is $325 per team. Registration ends at 8 p.m. Monday, June 9. Teams are guaranteed at least five games. Each team can have eight to 12 players, with eight on the court at a time. At all times at least half the players on the court must be female. Participants must be at least 18 years old. A part of the proceeds aids the Ameri-
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Traffic signal maintenance
The commissioners unanimously approved an agreement with WL Contractor Inc. for the 2014 Traffic Signal Maintenance and Emergency Repairs Program in the amount of $98,602. This agreement covers the labor, supervision and equipment necessary to perform traffic signal maintenance and emergency repairs.
Volunteers are needed for the Flowerbed Partner Program, where persons or groups adopt a flowerbed to care for during the spring and summer. For more information, please contact Jenni Murphy at 303-450-8904 or jmurphy@northglenn.org.
City searches for Most Magnificent Tree Do you know of a particularly impressive tree in Northglenn? Nominate it for “Most Magnificent Tree.” Any tree in the city is eligible. The winning tree’s owner will not be charged their August water bill.
City Hall closed for Memorial Day Northglenn City Hall will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26. Residents who wish to drop off utility payments may do so at the drop off box in front of the building, 11701 Community Center Drive. City Hall will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 27. The Northglenn Recreation Center will be open 5:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. that day. The Northglenn Senior Center will be closed. Trash will be collected as normal. Residents are reminded to have all their trash placed in polycarts and out to the curb by 7 a.m. the day of pick up. The regularly-scheduled City Council meeting will not be held that night.
MetroNorth Worship Directory Northglenn United Methodist Church We invite you to join us in worship on Sundays. An inspirational traditional service is offered at 9 AM on Sunday.
There are choirs for every age and musical ability. Small group fellowships that meet weekly and monthly, a licensed pre-school program with a record of 39 plus years of excellence. As well as a Sunday school program for children, youth and adults.
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Food bank expansion
The commissioners unanimously approved plans for Strasburg Community Church to build a 1,440-squarefoot building west of its church at 56155 Sunset Ave. in Strasburg, approximately the same area as the old food bank building. The Strasburg Community Food Bank has been in operation since 2001. The facility serves approximately 400 families a month, including 1,150 people — nearly 400 children. The current facility is too small to meet the growing demand of the food bank. Commissioners in attendance include Eva Henry, District 1; Chairman Charles “Chaz” Tedesco, District 2; and Erik Hansen, District 3.
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Making a ‘healthy’ promise to myself Have you ever heard the phrase: “If I’d known I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself?” I was reminded of these words last week as a result of my BMI, my BP, and my LDL. That’s because I recently participated in the 9HealthFair at the Apex Center. The health professionals there recommended both better nutrition and more exercise for basic things such as body flexibility, sleeping better, and maintaining a healthy weight. Actually, everything except my LDL – too high – and my overall cholesterol – way too high – was in the acceptable range. In most cases, I’m average for a female in her 50s. A little low here and there, and little high on some scales, but still within defined limits for good health. For example, my BMI (Body Mass Index) is normal and my BP (blood pressure) is excellent. But my cholesterol – what’s up with that? The overall number has been climbing for the last several years and, although
that’s an undesirable trend, it hasn’t been this far out of the defined limits for risk. Cholesterol is an essential blood fat found in nearly every body tissue. Yet, as most of us know, elevated levels of cholesterol are associated with a higher risk of heart disease and clogged blood vessels. I learned a few years ago that there is actually a “good” cholesterol, the high-density lipoproteins (HDL). This conglomeration of blood fats acts as a scavenger, removing excess cholesterol from artery walls. On the other hand, HDL’s evil twin,
LDL (low-density lipoproteins) is lurking in my blood vessels, literally. This is the cholesterol that forms deposits on artery walls, so the high level of my LDL is really concerning to me. More than a science lesson, too, these results have me wondering why my numbers are as high as they are. Some forms of high cholesterol are hereditary, but to our knowledge there is no history of high cholesterol in our family. My diet isn’t extreme in any direction, healthy or unhealthy, and I’ll be interested to learn whether these are numbers that I can change by adjusting what I eat. In any case, more fruits and veggies and lean protein are just right for summer meals anyway. But exercise … my exercise routine is, well, nonexistent. The routine part, that is. And, actually, since I returned from trekking in Nepal around Thanksgiving time, the exercise part itself has largely gone missing as well. This time last year, I was
training for the trek by hiking at altitude at least once a week and I have yet to get back into that groove. And, I wonder, too, could my cholesterol have been this high even while I was getting my exercise by putting down the miles every week for months? Or has it suddenly shot out of control since the holidays? Neither option makes me comfortable, and I’m headed to the doc’s office to figure it out. I owe it to myself to take better care of me. Fortunately, these longer and warmer summer evenings hold the promise of getting out on my bike and now, especially with my results form the 9HealthFair, that’s a promise to myself that I intend to keep. Andrea Doray is a writer who intends to incorporate more of the good stuff and less of the bad stuff into both her diet and her lifestyle. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.
question of the week
Will the Rockies reach new heights? The Rockies’ winning record is taking many by surprise. We asked folks around town whether those wins will continue to pile up.
“Yes. Their pitching is better, and they’re getting some hits from their outfielders, and I think that’s going to continue to be the case.” Rick Longworth
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Little acts of kindness Last Saturday our daughter Nancy brought our two little great grandchildren Kayla and Allyson and together they planted our four large flower pots. Yes, in the scheme of things it was a small kindness. But to Bob and I it was a delight to see our little great granddaughters working to make our home look nice. To us it was a big act of kindness. That thought came to me after participating in a very small act of kindness. I was in line at the grocery store while Bob sat near the store doors. The line was long but other customers sensed my nervousness over leaving Bob for that amount of time. Anyway, those in line gave way so I could get back to Bob. One of the line holdups was the guy ahead of me and after paying the $148 bill he was short six cents. Well, the clerk did not offer up the six cents shortage. Of course I took out a quarter and got him on his way. In the process he saved face and I got back to Bob sooner. In short we all paid it forward and it was a happy transaction.
Another kindness
A few months ago I flew home to Minnesota for my needed family respite. Since I don’t fly much anymore I was a little nervous. On the shuttle going back to the airport I voiced my concern and immediately a lovely younger lady said, “Don’t give it a thought, I’ll take care of you since I’m also going back to Denver.” Did she ever take good care of me and my luggage. From the onset we found similarities. She lives in Arvada, works in the school system and comes from a Catholic family in Minnesota. Wow! Was I relieved to receive that kind of assistance. Maybe a small kindness for her but major for me and I thank her from the bottom of my heart.
Another act of kindness
The other evening about 7 p.m. there was a pounding on the door and the ring-
ing of the doorbell. I opened the door and a hysterical young woman told me her dog was engaged in a dog fight with the neighbors big dog. No amount of calling her small dog back across the street was of avail. We were both very frightened when all of a sudden a pickup truck came to a stop, the doors opened and two young men rushed to our aid, separated the dogs and placed the little dog in the arms of the distraught owner. Before we could properly thank them they were gone. In the scary fight I found a new friend, Lucinda, who lives in the area. I’m sure from time to time we will see each other and reflect on those guys who saved us and the dogs from what could have been a disastrous outcome. Just a little act of kindness with a huge outlay of kindness.
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Two weeks ago my dear friend, Lois, lost her husband. Of course we all are supporting her and will continue to offer support. Even a phone call frequently will help her through this sad time. It’s another opportunity to help someone who needs our love and prayers which are also acts of kindness. This weekend will bring forth a lot of remembering and sadness as we reflect on the loss of so many family and friends. Before the barbecue begins, let’s reflect on those who now are no longer
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ADAMS COUNTY NEWS IN A HURRY E-470 Foundation doles out grants
Programs that promote transportation safety have each been awarded $2,500 grants from the E-470 Transportation Safety Foundation, a total of $20,000 in all. Area programs that received the grants include: Rampart Search and Rescue in Northglenn received a grant to replace and upgrade personal-protection equipment and tools needed during natural disasters, urban search operations, and training. Laradon, a nonprofit organization serving the needs of people with developmental disabilities, was awarded a grant to purchase safety equipment and fund training expenses to ensure developmentally disabled adults remain safe while being transported in a vehicle. Saint Anthony North Health Foundation will use its grant to provide child car seats to low-income families. The foundation also provided $200 grants to seven high schools along the
E-470 corridor for after-prom activities. High schools use this grant money to purchase prizes as an incentive for students to attend the after-prom party in an effort to keep them safe. The grant recipients were Aurora West College Preparatory Academy, Brighton High School, Chaparral High School, Eaglecrest High School, Frederick High School, Grandview High School and Thornton High School. E-470 Transportation Safety Foundation, a nonprofit organization, provides donations and grants as a means of promoting transportation safety. The foundation is separate from the E-470 Public Highway Authority and raises its own funds; it is not funded by the authority. Serving on the foundation’s board of directors are Randy Drennen, president; Paul Tauer, vice president; Jan Pawlowski, secretary/treasurer; and directors Noel Busck, Lynn Myers and Ed Tauer.
City taking car show applications
Applications are being taken for the city of Northglenn’s July 4th Car Show, which this year is sponsored by the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Webster Lake. The event will take place at the city’s July 4th Family Festival on Friday, July 4, near City Hall, 11701 Community Center Drive. Cars, trucks and motorcycles are all invited to enter. The show is limited to 75 entries. Register by June 6 for $25. Registrations submitted after June 6 will be $30. Applications are available at www. northglenn.org/carshow. For more information, contact Donna Reagan at 303-280-7821 or dreagan@ northglenn.org.
County sponsors informational contractor meeting Adams County Community and
Neighborhood Resources is sponsoring an informational contractor meeting regarding the requirements for federally funded construction contracts on Wednesday, May 28, at 3 p.m. The meeting will be held in the conference center at the Adams County Government Center, 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Brighton, CO 80601. This meeting is recommended for any contractors interested in working on federally funded projects in Adams County and throughout the Denver Metropolitan Area. Adams County is rolling out its 2014 Minor Home Repair Program and participants will be notified of upcoming bid opportunities. To ensure enough room for everyone, RSVP to Adams County Community and Neighborhood Resources at 720.523.6201 or cbarnes@adcogov.org.
SCHOOL NOTES New North Elementary principal selected
School District 27J has selected experienced educator Andra Ramsay as the new principal of North Elementary School in Brighton. Ramsay began her educational career as a fifth-grade teacher in the St. Vrain Valley School District in 1990. From 1992 to 2010, she worked as a mathematics teacher at Conrad Ball Middle School in Loveland, part of the Thompson School District. Ramsay served as a K-5 instructional coach school leader and academic interventionist in the Thompson School
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District from 2010 to 2013. She has spent the past year as assistant principal of Bea Underwood Elementary School in Parachute, Colo., part of the Garfield School District. Ramsay received her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Mesa State College in 1989 and earned her master’s degree in education administration from Grand Canyon University in 2010. “I’m excited to welcome Andra to North Elementary and the 27J family. I believe her deep instructional background and extensive work in collaboration will make You are wonderful for taking such good care of me.
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Vi June is past Democratic state representative for House District 35. She is a former mayor of Westminster and a former newspaper publisher. A Westminster resident for more than four decades, she and her husband, Bob, have five grown children and eight grandchildren.
54th Annual Memorial Day Service Olinger Highland Mortuary and Cemetery, Joseph J. Jacques, Jr., V.F.W. POST 7945 & Ladies Auxiliary, American Legion Post 22 and the Thornton Police Honor Guard are honoring Memorial Day with a service in Olinger Highland Chapel. Please join us for this ceremony honoring our veterans.
Monday, May 26, 2014 10:00 AM A special service presented by the Tri-State Denver Buddhist Temple on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at 9:30 AM in our chapel.
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her a great fit for North,” said 27J Superintendent of Schools Dr. Chris Fiedler. Ramsay was selected after a detailed and thorough interview process that involved North staff and parents. The process produced a list of highly-qualified candidates for the principal position. Her official start date for the district is July 17.
NHS students win House App Challenge contest
The House App Challenge was established by the U.S. House of Representatives and is a nationwide event. Congress-
man Ed Perlmutter sponsored the event held at Northglenn High School. Students competed by creating and exhibiting their software apps for mobile, tablet or computer devices and were judged by experts in the coding field. Northglenn High School students took top honors at the event with their student handbook app. The N.E.R.O. (Northglenn Educational Resource Organizer) app is interactive, contains student handbook information as well as allowing teachers to add assignments that populate into student schedules.
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Council unanimously approved a special ordinance amending the 2014 budget to recognize unspent balance of various projects as of Dec. 31, 2013. With this approved ordinance, the Conservation Trust Fund was increased by $193,033 to account for the 2013 remaining balance available for the locker room renovation project. The Capital Projects Fund was increased by $704,669 to account for: a decrease of $6,957 to adjust for the 2013 remaining balance available for the locker room renovation; $169,990 increase to account for the 2013 remaining balance available for the Fox Run Playground Replacement project; $84,650 increase to account for the 2013 remaining balance available for the Residential Street program;$13,979 increase to account for the 2013 remaining balance available for the Traffic Signal Program; $550 increase to account for the remaining 2013 balance available for the Concrete Program; $265,932 increase to account for the 2013 remaining balance available for the East 112th Ave. Expansion project; $158,111 increase to account for the 2013 remaining balance available for the Washington and Muriel Signal Project; $18,081 increase to account for the 2013 remaining balance available for the Economic Development Infrastructure Program; and $333 increase to account for the 2013 remaining balance available for the TIGER HOV Lane project.
The Water and Wastewater Fund was increased by $911,562: $178,379 increase to account for 2013 remaining balance for the Standley Lake Pipeline project; $164,508 increase for the 2013 remaining balance for the Chemical Building Improvements project; $229,314 increase to account for the remaining balance for the Install PLC for SCADA project; $35,000 increase for the remaining balance for the Standley Lake Bypass project; $280,000 increase for the remaining balance available for the High Zone Storage Tank Painting project; $36,062 increase for the remaining balance for the Lift Station A Assessment project and $11,701 decrease to adjust for the 2013 remaining balance available for the Wastewater Treatment Plant BNR Improvements project.
Emergency ditch maintenance
Council unanimously approved a resolution for an agreement between the city and Grounds Services Company for the 2014 On-Call/Emergency Ditch and Creek Channel Maintenance. The agreement is not to exceed $30,000. This contract provides for emergency repairs or debris removal to the open channel creek and ditch system (not including any open channel that is part of a recognized irrigation ditch system) in situations where the field conditions require expertise unavailable to the Public Works Department. The city is required to have pre-established rates for labor and equipment from contractors performing work in order to qualify for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding in the event of a natural disaster.
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Music, movies brighten those summer nights Film on The Rocks is the talk of the town, and not just in Morrison, home of Colorado’s beloved Red Rocks Amphitheatre. The 2014 Film on the Rocks schedule is out and features old favorites, like “Caddyshack” and “The Big Lebowski.” And, of course, each film night features some great bands. Films are on Tuesdays except for June 16, a Monday. The Film on the Rocks 2014 schedule was revealed May 15 on Facebook and here’s the complete schedule (more details at www.facebook.com/filmontherocks): June 3: “Caddyshack” with Ark Life and Covenhoven June 10: “Fight Club” with Flashbulb Fires and Face Man June 16: “Labyrinth” with Grizfolk and Total Ghost June 24: “This is Spinal Tap” with School of Rock USA July 1: “The Fast and the Furious” with Native Daughters July 8: “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” with Boy & Bear and Inner Oceans July 29: “Pitch Perfect” with Tracksuit Wedding and The Messers Sept. 2: “The Big Lebowski” with The Congress and Tyler Lee Holter
Community project grows more than just fruits and veggies By Ashley Reimers
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hen it came to creating a sense community among their neighbors, second grade students at STEM Magnet Lab School looked outside the classroom and into the park next door. The students decided to build a community garden and asked the second-graders at neighboring school Hulstrom K-8 for some help. “The community garden is part of the STEM Lab students’ Problem Based Learning, PBL, project investigating how they could create community in this neighborhood as part of their social studies standard,” STEM coordinator Tracey Calderon said. “That was their problem, and they decided a community garden could solve it and decided to invite the second graders over at Hulstrom, which is just across the park, to help them.” STEM Magnet Lab and Hulstrom are both magnet schools in Northglenn and therefore there is no real connection between the schools and the houses surrounding them. Calderon said by building the garden, the students are hoping to bring together the community members of Northglenn that live in that area, as well as connect the two schools. Wyco Park, situated between both schools, is home to the garden. The city of Northglenn donated the land, laid the irrigation and installed the lighting for the garden. Home Depot in Thornton donated materials to build the garden. Calderon said that without the donations, the garden wouldn’t be possible. “I can’t emphasize enough the partnerships we made to get this going, especially with the city,” she said. Just because the fruits and vegeta-
Brown Palace names chef
Chef Daniel Sturm, formerly with the Wynn in Las Vegas, has been named the new executive chef of the storied Brown Palace Hotel. Sturm has also worn the top toque at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, and he graduated from the University of NevadaLas Vegas with a degree in hotel administration.
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Second grade students from STEM Magnet Lab School in Northglenn work together to build a community garden. The garden is a project the students worked on this school year to create community. The students also invited the second graders from Hulstrom K-8 to help out. Photo by Ashley Reimers bles are planted, the work doesn’t stop for the second graders. This summer different families of the students’ have signed up to care for garden over the coming months. Long term, Calderon said the goal is to work with community groups to share the responsibility of the garden. And all the produce grown will be donated to local food banks. “Our vision will always be to give all of the produce to community shelters for disadvantaged people in the community,” she said. “This garden is something students can come back to
and see even after the graduate. This project has really gotten into their hearts and souls.” Second grade teacher Pauline Logan has seen firsthand the difference the garden has made in her students. She said her students have embraced the idea of giving back to the community. “It’s been so rewarding to see the kids work together and build community,” she said. “We’re excited to help different organizations that need fresh produce. It’s been really great.”
Leave your wire hangers at home. Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret, at Arapahoe and the 16th Street Mall, has landed the off-Broadway show “Surviving Mommie Dearest — An Evening With Christina Crawford,” a documentary film and talk back, at 8 p.m. June 6 and at 6:30 and 8:45 p.m. June 7. This show covers 100 years of show business and details the turbulent relationship between Christina and her adoptive mother, movie legend, Joan Crawford. Christina’s memoir, “Mommie Dearest,” was the basis for the 1981 film of the same name starring Faye Dunaway as Joan Crawford. There will be a meet and greet on June 6 following the 8 p.m. show and on June 7 before the 6:30 p.m. show. Tickets are $25 each, and available at www.Lannies.com, or by calling the box office 303-293-0075.
Dyer changing duties
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anchor job in Michigan, Dyer is sticking around the station on the 11 a.m. and noon news show and will be taping pieces that will air on various newscasts. Oh, and don’t forget traffic watcher and meteorologist Amelia Earhart, who departed not long ago. The job switch, which Dyer says was per her request so she could spend mornings and evenings with her husband and two daughters, takes place mid-July. Dyer has been a fixture on the morning news set for 18 years. Dyer explains her reasons for leaving the morning newscast (with its 1 a.m. wake-up call) and her new duties in a video interview at www.9news.com/story/ about-us/2014/05/12/kyle-dyer-9news-
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Colorado rough on moms Is Colorado selling moms short? The state ranked an embarrassing No. 44 in Wallethub.com’s rating of the Best and Worst States for Working Moms (http:// wallethub.com/edu/best-states-for-working-moms/3565/). For child care, WalletHub ranked Colorado a 42, for professional opportunities a 37, and for work-life balance a 22. You can check out how other states ranked, and the criteria used for the results at the link above.
Hotel Teatro eatery gets update Prima, the second restaurant inside The Hotel Teatro, helmed by chef Kevin Taylor, closed at the end of March and will reopen in July as The Nickel on the renovated ground floor of the historic hotel. A chef-driven culinary concept, the
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thorNtoN News iN a hurry City closures for Memorial Day
Public meeting set for FasTracks station
City of Thornton offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, to observe the Memorial Day holiday. City offices will reopen for normal business hours Tuesday, May 27. The Margaret W. Carpenter Recreation Center will be open on Memorial Day from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Thornton Community Center and Senior Center will be closed for the holiday. Thornton trash and recycling service will be delayed one day for the holiday. Monday pickup will take place on Tuesday, and the one-day delay will continue through the week, with the Friday pickup occurring on Saturday, May 31. The pickup schedule returns to normal the week of June 2. For more information visit www. cityofthornton.net.
The city of will hold a public meeting regarding the new FasTracks station being planned for 88th Avenue and Welby Road. The meeting is Wednesday, May 28, 5:307:30 p.m. at Explore Elementary School, 2410 Poze Blvd. in Thornton. Attendees at the May 28 meeting will be able to give their input about the FasTracks station plan which focuses on the area within the half mile of the 88th Avenue station. The discussion will focus on options for housing and businesses; pedestrian, bike and vehicle connections; and parks and open space. Input from a previous meeting helped the Project Team develop alternative land use scenarios for the station area which will also be discussed on May 28. Spanish translation will be available as well as activities for children. If you are unable to make it to the Open House, you can contribute ideas and comments
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The city is now offering faster, easier approvals for new primary employment projects. This comes after Thornton City Council amended the City Code to allow primary employment uses to be designated as ‘Projects of Economic Significance.’ “This means that approvals for these types of projects will be handled administratively. There will not be public hearings before Thornton City Council or the Development Permit and Appeals Board,” says Thornton Economic Development Director John Cody. “That will save businesses on average, 90 days in processing an application through the City.”
This modification is the first of several initiatives to improve the City of Thornton’s competitiveness to attract office and flex-space users and developers. It follows the `Economic Significance’ designation in the North Washington Subarea. “The key message in this expanded process is that building for a primary employer facility from the ground-up can happen in Thornton on a much-accelerated timeline, saving time and money for the end-user,” Cody said. “Thornton has a multitude of available greenfield sites zoned and ready for development. With Thornton’s new fast-tracking tool, employment center project development can be done without any public hearings.” For more information contact Thornton Economic Development Marketing & Real Estate Administrator Kimberly Schafer at 303-538-7358 or go to www. businessinthornton.com.
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As U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman lobbies to keep his 6th Congressional District seat for the Republicans, he’s not too worried about the new kid on the block. “Coming from Aurora, I certainly have a background that is more reflective of the community,” he said during a May 17 interview at Bemis Library in Littleton. “He moved into the district not because he wanted to live there, but because he wanted to live in Washington, D.C.” He’s talking about Democratic challenger Andrew Romanoff, new to the district but not to politics. He served in the state House from 2000-08, as speaker from 2005 on. In 2010, he launched an unsuccessful bid to unseat fellow Democrat U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet. Coffman says that’s no replacement for real-world experience like his, including 17 years as an Aurora business owner and a military career that started in 1972. In 2005, he resigned his post as Colorado’s secretary of state to serve a tour with the U.S. Marines in Iraq. “I’m the only member of the Colorado delegation who served in the military during the Persian Gulf War and Iraq,” he said. He says that makes him uniquely qualified in his role as the chair of the Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, currently looking into the wait-list scandal as whistleblowers emerge around the country. “I think (VA Secretary Eric Shinseki) should step down or be fired, along with the senior bureaucrats that surrounded him,” said Coffman. “. … At first he denied problems, then, in my view, looked the other way and defended those who were responsible. He’s never said heads are going to roll if this is true.” Coffman points to the VA House Committee as a bastion of bipartisanship. “It’s not a Republican issue or a Democrat issue,” he said. “I really feel they all equally care about meeting our obligations to our veterans. I don’t see any daylight between us.” At one time, Coffman was perhaps most famous for being the owner of Buckley the Treasury Dog, his golden retriever that continued to visit the state Capitol even after Coffman left the office of state treasurer. Buckley died two years ago at the age of 10. But his new goldie, named Atty, livens up the home Coffman shares with his wife, Cynthia. Currently the chief deputy attorney general of Colorado, Cynthia Coffman
is a Republican candidate for attorney general. Here are Coffman’s quick takes on a variety of topics:
The economy
In Colorado, relaxing regulations impeding the aerospace industry is one key to a robust economy, said Coffman. He’s working with Bennet on legislation that they hope will help American aerospace companies export their products and technologies to international customers while still protecting national security interests. Encouraging more manufacturing is another of his priorities, and he joined the Rare Earth Caucus in an effort to make that happen. The group worked to convince the World Trade Organization that China is violating WTO rules by restricting export of metals commonly used to make parts for electronics. “I think free trade is important, but it also has to be fair trade,” said Coffman.
Mental health
Coffman would like to see a residential center for the homeless created at the Anschutz Medical Center in Aurora, with an emphasis on mental health. Along with Sen. Mark Udall, D-Colo., he launched a task force to study ways to better serve veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. “As a nation, we’ve really fallen short on mental-health care,” said Coffman. “I think it has to be a priority, and it’s not just funding, it’s reforming the current system.” He says he’s also working with the African immigrant community to create a connection with the Aurora Mental Health Center. “I want to make sure they get some services that understand their culture,” he said.
Military funding
“I think I’ve been fairly independent on that, especially because I think Republicans have the same problem that they accuse Democrats of on this. The important metric is the outcome, not how much you spend. I think that there is a lot of waste at the Pentagon. I think we can reduce spending without compromising security.”
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“I think health-insurance reform, health-care reform, is very important,” he said. I think there’s no question the system was flawed. But what I disagree with is upending the entire system to fix the parts that were broken.” He notes that when he was in the state
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FRIDAY/MAY2 3 MENTAL HEALTH training The next Community Reach Center free Mental Health First Aid adult module training class is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 23, at 11285 Highline Drive, Northglenn. The class covers signs, symptoms and behaviors associated with various mental health conditions for adults, and teaches 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). SATURDAY/MAY 24 DNA AND ANCESTRY Learn about the use of DNA to identify ancestors at the next W.I.S.E. (Wales. Ireland. Scotland. England) meeting at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 24, at the Denver Public Library, 7th floor training room. John Simmons gives a brief overview of British Isles history and continues with a discussion of the use of Y-DNA (paternal) and mtDNA (maternal) to identify ancestors The next regular meeting of W.I.S.E. is Sept. 20. Go to www.wise.fhs.org. SATURDAY/MAY 24 BABYSITTING CLASS First-time babysitters ages 11-13 will learn CPR, first aid, growth and development, safety, feeding, discipline, diapering, bathing and more at a babysitting class 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 24, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Call 303-4508800 or go to www.northglenn.org/ recxpress to register. MONDAY/MAY 26; THURSDAY/ MAY 29 LOCAL HEROES BBQ A barbecue lunch with members of the Northglenn Police Department and the North Metro Fire Rescue District is planned 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 29, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw, beans, chips, cookies and lemonade are on the menu. Cost is $2. RSVP by Monday, May 26, at 303-450-8801 or the senior center. For people ages 55 and over. TUESDAY/MAY 27 BOOK CLUB The senior book club will read “The End of Your Life Book Club” and discuss it at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May
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History made by many at state track New Jeffco Stadium track brought several new state records By Daniel Williams dwilliams@colorado communitymedia.com LAKEWOOD — Storylines were plentiful at this year’s State Track & Field Championships. Records were smashed, legends were cemented and for many it was the last time they will participate as a prep athlete, like Niwot senior Elise Cranny won capped off her prep career by winning her second straight 4A triple crown Saturday at Jeffco Stadium. Cranny won the 800-meter, 1,600-meter and 3,200-meter races for the second consecutive year, capping off one of the iconic careers in Colorado track & field history. But that was just one of endless great stories from this year’s championships. George Washington’s nationally recognized hurdler Dion Hall made history when she smashed the all-classification 100-meter hurdles record of 13.23 with her incredible time of 13.09. The record was owned by Denver South’s Dominique Calloway and stood since 1996. Unbelievably, it was not even her best time in the event. Hall also holds the national record in the event with a 13.01, as well as the 60-meter hurdles national record with a time of 8.11. Expect to see Hall participating in the Olympics someday. However, many new state champions were crowned over the weekend that saw thousands of people pour into Jeffco Stadium — which received a face-lift getting a new track this past offseason, which could be the reason we saw a handful of new records. Holy Family’s Ryan Younggreen was crowned as 110-meter hurdles’ champion with his time of 14.56. Also medaling from Holy Family was Shea Zeman who took fifth in the 100 meter dash (12.85) and sixth in the 200 meter dash (26.40). In addition, Briana Benalcazar took sixth in the 30-meter hurdles (47.33). Broomfield’s Alexei Cox was the 100-meter dash champion after her impressive run of 12.19, narrow holding off Golden’s Payton Miller who came in at 12.22. And in one of the more anticipated events of the championships Horizon’s Megan
Legacy junior Aaron Ragin,left, and Westminster junior said Moreno are both completely spent after their 400 meter dash Thursday at Jeffco Stadium. Photo by Daniel Williams
Holy Family senior Tyler Dudden does is best Tasmanian Devil impression spinning in a couple swift circles before launching his discus Thursday at Jeffco Stadium. Moonet finished third in the 1,600-meter run at 4:58.18, finishing right behind winner from Cherry Creek Jordyn Colter (4:57.27) and Fort Collins Lauren Gregory (4:57.36).
Playing catch up behind two of the state’s elite on Saturday might have been frustrating for Horizon’s Megan Mooney, center, but a third place state finish is still very impressive and proves she is one of the state’s best.
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Golden’s fastest student Payton Miller is cool, calm and collected – and even dancing – before her 100 meter dash on Saturday. Miller had the state’s second best time of 12.19. Photo by Daniel Williams
Peter Gireco of Wheat Ridge didn’t come through with his best effort of the season in the Triple Jump, but when you’re a state champion it’s hard to argue with “effort.” Gireco won the Class 4A state title in the Triple Jump last Saturday in competition at Lakewood’s Jefferson County Stadium with a mark of the 45-feet 11 1/2 inches. For that matter, Connor Turnage of Highlands Ranch is not about to complain, either, as he won 5A with a 48-9 3/4 effort. “This was not my best effort of the year,” Gireco said. “But I’m really excited to win as this also is my last meet. I had hoped for a PR, but I didn’t get it. Still I’m happy with the way it came out for me.” Regardless of not coming through with a best effort, winning a state championship in any event for any athlete will be one remembered for the rest of the athlete’s life. And, certainly was a fine day for the athletes from the Metro area. Bear Creek’s Osabisi Johnson will certainly remember his title in the 110-High Hurdles as well as his seventh place finish in the 300 Hurdles. Spencer Long of Poudre
was the winner in the 300’s with a time of :37.83-seconds. “I’m just excited,” Johnson said. “Last year I was ninth and I had just hoped for improvement. All the guys in this group are good. I came in third in the prelims — now first. Just great. My speed today certainly proved to be the difference.” Moving down a few classifications saw Holy Families Ryan Younggreen come through with the 3A title in the 110 Hurdles with a time of :14.56. His effort also helped the Tigers to a fifth-place finish in the team standings with 52 points. The classification, by the way, was won by The Classical Academy with 103 points. “It was a good race to be sure,” Younggreen said. “The key was keeping right on focus and not let the others get to my head. I just wanted to go out, keep going, and do what I had to do.” Columbine’s Bernard McDonald had to go through one of the biggest disappointments of the 5A meet in his Long Jump competition, and event in which he was Track continues on Page 15
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the defending champion. The winner was Ben Morgan of Highlands Ranch with a leap of 22-8 ½. “I’m disappointed as I won it last year,” McDonald said. “In the finals I scratched on all three of my jumps, so I’m glad I at least had a few good ones in the prelims. I had one fine jump in the finals that I barely scratched on. My steps were not right as it turned out in the finals today. My steps were just not right today.” Arvada West’s Stephanie Bess finally came through with a title within the trio of field events. She won the Triple Jump on Saturday with a 37-foot-11 ½ inch effort and she certainly came close in the Pole Vault and Long jump. She was second in the Pole Vault behind Loveland’s Heather Waite, as she had more misses with each going over 11-9. She was third in the Long Jump with a 17-11 effort, an event won by Chyna Ries of Denver East with a mark of 20-4 ½. “Oh, my gosh,” said Bess, who also enjoyed playing the lead of Christine in Phantom of the Opera at school. “Last year was my first doing the Pole Vault in high school and I just wanted to have the positive attitude. A third and a second today – now I want to go for first in my last event, the Triple.” And Bess did just that. Zoe Gilbertson of Mountain Range had one of the finest improvements a freshman could ask for in the 5A, 100-meter hurdles. “I got a PR today and I had been seeded 18th,” Gilbertson said. “I ended up in sixth. I’m so happy as a freshman to have been
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Legislature, he supported laws that prohibited discrimination based on gender or preexisting conditions, and he supported insurance portability and spreading out the risk to a larger pool. “But I think we can do better,” he said. “I would support repeal and replace.”
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Personhood While there’s been some debate over Coffman’s support of the “personhood” amendment that will appear on Colorado’s 2014 ballot, he says it’s overboard. He notes his support of a ban on federal funding of abortion except for in the case of rape or incest or when the life of the mother is in danger, and says he’s opposed to all abortions after 20 weeks with the same exceptions. “I’m clearly pro-life,” he said. “I would not vote for it the way it is, and I think there are unintended consequences to it.”
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Welcome to “Ask A Therapist,” a new monthly column that’s unique, timely and for you. Here you can submit mental-health-related questions, and therapists will answer them. This column comes at a time when our community is taking a closer look at mental healthcare and mental-health issues. One in four adults (and one in 10 children) will experience a mental-health issue each year, yet fewer than 50 percent will seek treatment, in part because of stigma, according to Community Reach Center, a non-profit mental healthcare provider with five outpatient offices in Adams County. Additionally, several studies have shown that two-thirds of all visits to physicians’ offices are related to some sort of mental-health problem; other studies show that depression can be triggered by other illnesses, such as diabetes and chronic heart disease. Myths and stigma need to be busted so those experiencing symptoms of mental illness – whether it’s mild depression or chronic schizophrenia – feel comfortable seeking treatment and support. Colorado has the sixth-highest suicide rate in the nation. More Coloradoans die by suicide than in car accidents or from breast cancer, according to The Colorado Trust. So, yes, providing a platform such as Ask A Therapist is important. In this space, you can bring your questions to the well-trained and highly knowledgeable therapists and psychiatrists at Community Reach Center; they’ll answer your questions in this monthly space. Please send your questions to AskATherapist@ CommunityReachCenter.org.
Parent seeks help strengthening relationship with grown son
QUESTION: I hope you can help. I would like to have a closer relationship with my 30-year-old son. He got into a bit of trouble in his teens, and although I’ve told him a zillion times that the past is the past and that I love and admire him for the young man he’s become, he seems to have lingering self-esteem issues. His negative self-perception is affecting his choices in relationships, and I think he avoids me as much as possible because he still feels guilty for putting me through hard times when he was younger. Any suggestions for a new approach with him would be appreciated.” ANSWER: It can be difficult to have an adult child who does not want to engage due to having feelings that they may have let you down and/ or disappointed you. You want to let him know that you are not upset with him or that you do not hold any negative feelings toward him. The challenge for your son is he feels like he has let you down, and even though you tell him you love him and admire him, he does perhaps not believe you. A new approach is to let him come to you and not put pressure to make a relationship happen that is not
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genuine. Do things with him that he enjoys — men often are better at sharing feelings when they engage in an enjoyable activity. Men relate better shoulder to shoulder; strengthen the relationship with your son by taking a walk together, going fishing or doing a project around the yard. The key for him is it may feel less threatening to share and grow closer when it does not seem too intense. In time you can have more of a face-to-face relationship, but that comes after you build more trust, and at this point that may be missing. When he does sit with you, ask your son if there is something you can do differently to let him know you support him; ask how you can help him. He needs to know you enjoy him for the man he has become, and when you “do life” with him, it shows that you are interested in the man he is — not the child he used to be. – Aaron Cordova, MA, LPC, a licensed professional counselor and manager in the school-based therapy program at Community Reach Center. This column is for educational purposes only, and opinions are not those of this publication or Colorado Community Media. Answers are not specific to any individual and are not a substitute for regular or urgent medical consultation and treatment. Individuals with medical or personal problems need to seek the advice of their own physician or an appropriate health-care professional. Do not stop any medication or change the dose of your medication without first consulting with your physician. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, dial 911 or call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255).
SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF ApRil 28, 2014
ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) You might be tempted to be more assertive when dealing with a job-related matter. But a carefully measured approach works best at getting the cooperation you’re looking for. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) While others urge you to act now, you instinctively recognize that a move at this time is not in your best interests. You should know when to do so by week’s end. GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) A busy schedule keeps you on the move for much of the week. But things ease up by the time the weekend arrives, allowing you to reconnect with family and friends.
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CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) Travel dominates the week, and despite some delays in getting to where you want to go, the overall experience should prove to be a positive one in many ways. LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Your leonine self-confidence comes roaring back after a brief period of doubt and helps you get through a week of demanding challenges and ultimately emerge triumphant. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) Virgos who have made a major commitment -- personal or professional -should be able to tap into a renewed reservoir of selfconfidence to help them follow through. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) You soon could receive news from a surprising source that could cause you to change your mind about how you had planned to deal with an ongoing job-related problem. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) A surprise move of support from a colleague who has never been part of your circle of admirers helps influence others to take a new look at what you’ve put on the table. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) While a bold decision to take an “i know what i’m doing” approach impresses some colleagues, it also raises the risk of causing resentment among others. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) A misunderstanding ‘twixt you and a friend might not be your fault at all, despite what he or she suggests. Talk it out to see at what point the confusion might have started. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Getting into a community operation fulfills the Aquarian’s need to help people. it also can lead to new contacts that might one day help you with a project. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) A minor problem could delay the start of a long-anticipated trip for two. Use the time to recheck your travel plans. You might find a better way to get where you’re going. BORN THIS WEEK: You are a dedicated romantic who seeks both excitement and stability in your relationships. © 2014 King Features Synd., inc.
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