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Adams County, Colorado • Volume 49, Issue 44
Council eyes four ballot questions Voters may be asked to extend council term limits By Tammy Kranz
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Thornton City Council is considering placing four questions on the November ballot, including extending Parks and Open Space Tax until Dec. 31, 2038. The 0.25 percent city sales and use tax has funded several park and open space projects over the years, including the Margaret Carpenter Park, shown here, that opened in May. Photo by Tammy Kranz
The city of Thornton is considering placing four questions on the November ballot — and one may include asking voters to approve extending council member term limits to three consecutive terms. City council discussed the questions during its June 4 planning session and gave staff the go ahead to write up the language so it could formally vote on them at a future meeting. Of the four questions, Mayor Heidi Williams described the term limit extension as more political in nature. Council members can serve two consecutive terms of four years. The extension,
if passed, would allow them to serve three consecutive term limits for a total of 12 years. Thornton voters rejected by 75.3 percent a similar extension question in 2005. In 2009, voters approved three term limits for Adams County elected officials, including commissioners, sheriff, assessor, clerk and recorder, coroner, surveyor and treasurer. “We want to be sure the city is aligned with the county and is able to make decisions for long-term planning,” Williams said. “The majority of council is hopeful it’ll pass, so we’re going to go forward and see what the voters say.” Council is also considering asking voters to extend the Parks and Open Space Tax. The 0.25 percent city sales and use tax rate (25 cents on $100 purchase) expires Ballot continues on Page 23
Garage sale, open house signs setback nixed Council throws out new regulations for limited duration signs in its code By Tammy Kranz
tkranz@ourcoloradonews.com The majority of Northglenn City Council had a change of heart regarding proposed limitations to where garage sale and open house signs could be placed. During its June 10 regular meeting, council decided to nix a provision in its new sign code that banned limited duration signs (which include garage sale and open house signs) from being placed in public rights of way within 50 feet of both streets at intersections. A few Realtors showed up to the meeting to support their spokesperson, John Lucero, from the Denver Metro Association of Realtors. “The use of directional, open house and other signs are important tools our members use to assist Northglenn home sellers,” Lucero said during the public comment portion of the meeting. “The signs also assist buyers, potential Northglenn residents, to find and navigate to homes on the market,” Council discussed the proposed updated sign code at its May 15 regular meeting, but did not vote on it because staff needed to make a few tweaks. At that time the proposed 50 feet setback remained in the code because council could not come to a consensus on how far back signs should be. Northglenn current sign code has no specific distance for limited duration signs, and council
decided to just eliminate the setback entirely from the new sign code. However, council agreed that if visibility issues occur in the future, council would amend the code. “Fifty feet might be kind of a problem for the real estate industry as well as others,” said Leslie Carrico, Ward II councilwoman. “But I don’t want it to be a visibility issue.” Council also agreed to eliminate a provision in the updated sign code that mandated signs to be 10 feet apart from each other to prevent clustering. The updated sign code passed the first reading by a 6-2 vote, with Mayor Pro Tem Susan Clyne, Ward III, and Councilwoman Kim Snetzinger, Ward IV, voting against the measure. Councilwoman Marci Whitman, Ward III, was absent. Snetzinger did not agree with the updated sign code because it did not allow for limited duration signs to be posted Monday through Wednesdays. The code says they can only be posted from 12 p.m. Thursday through 7 p.m. Sunday. “I think that’s an issue because we have open houses every day of the week,” she said. At the May 15 meeting, Clyne said she preferred the sign setback to be 50 feet. The updated sign code also bans signs from having any attachments, including balloons or streamers. A public hearing on the updated sign code will be 7 p.m. Monday, June 24, at City Hall, 11701 Community Center Drive. Council will vote on the second and final reading after the hearing. To view the entire draft sign code, visit webdocs.northglenn. org/file/57599/packet/index051313.html.
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Gov. John Hickenlooper speaks to reporters on June 5, following the signing of several pieces of legislation. Photo by Vic Vela
Gun law affects domestic abusers Restrictions received no GOP support in Legislature By Vic Vela
vvela@ourcoloradonews.com Domestic violence offenders will find it more difficult to own or transfer guns under a bill that was signed into law by Gov. John Hickenlooper on June 5. Senate Bill 197 places greater gun restrictions on people who either are convicted in cases involving domestic violence, or those who have been served with a court-issued protection order. Prior to the bill being signed, Colorado law had already prohibited domestic violence offenders
f r o m having guns. The new law puts in place Report a system by which state courts ensure that offenders relinquish their weapons. Sen. Evie Hudak, D-Westminster, a bill sponsor, said an incident from about 20 years ago motivated her to carry the bill. A former teacher, Hudak said that a student of hers was shot to death by an ex-boyfriend, who had a restraining order against him. “I’ve wanted this to happen for a very long time,” Hudak said. “I think a lot of women and children
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will be safer because of this.” Under the new law, persons who have received court-imposed protection orders must relinquish any firearms and ammunition in their possession for the duration of the court order. The same rules will apply to persons convicted of domestic violence cases. They can then either sell or transfer their weapons to a licensed gun dealer or to someone who has successfully completed a gun background check. The weapon may also be given to a law enforcement agency for storage. Before transferring a gun back to the offender, a firearms dealer or local law enforcement agency will be required to request a
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Art opens windows as dementia closes doors Her intense blue eyes study the watercolor sitting on the table before her. “The lipstick is not good,” she says. Her voice is as fragile as Sue Rhodes looks. She is a delicate, 87-year-old woman with dark gray, chin-length hair, thin shoulders slightly bowed. Her right hand trembles as she scrutinizes the painting, a profile of a woman with a Lois Lane hairstyle, bright red lips and a soft pink blouse. “This looks like ladies in the ’40s and ’50s,” says Lisa Hut, a volunteer artist sitting next to Sue. “Think of a name for it. Does it remind you of anybody?” “No, but I’ll do what you tell me to do.” “I’m not going to tell you to do anything,” Lisa says gently. Sue glances at her painting again. “It looks all right, like that.” “How about a story? Does it make you think of anything?” “She did so-and-so.” “I wonder what so-and-so is,” Lisa muses. Sue takes her brush and slowly deepens the pink edges of the blouse. Then she holds up the painting. “Oh, my gosh,” Lisa says. “It looks so good.” Sue nods softly. She smiles. Lisa: “She looks happy to me.” “She does to me, too,” Sue says, “except …” And her voice trails away as she begins another painting, her mind, perhaps, chasing a fleeting memory. The light-filled room is replete with remembrances, some unwittingly captured on paintings scattered across the tables, others flitting in and out, coming close, teasing their owners but then darting away. The eight men and women, in their 70s and 80s, work intently, dipping brushes into Styrofoam cups of water, swirling them into the chosen hue of their watercolor paints, then stroking the color onto paper. Intermittent conversation and laughter interrupt the tranquility. They are grandmothers and grandfathers, a hydrologist, a children’s vocational nurse, a dentist, an FBI secretary. All in varying stages of dementia or Alzheimer’s, they share the painful reality of a fading mind. They’ve come to their weekly paint-
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Adult day programs allow frail and chronically ill people to continue to live at home while receiving the care that they need. These programs, which are located in many communities across the country provide social connections and light health services and support for adults with impaired physical, mental and/or social abilities. Perhaps equally important, the programs allow family caregivers much needed respite, even allowing them to continue to work if they need the income. The Senior Hub’s Adult Day Service (ADS) opened in May of 2004 and we served our first client on June 8. From the very beginning there was a sense of community with the program. We are located conveniently close to I-25 and 104th Avenue at 10190 Bannock St., Suite 104 in Northglenn, where we have a spacious, bright and welcoming facility. The ADS provides a safe, caring environment for those clients whose health needs are considerable, while allowing caregivers respite. Even as we embark on
our ninth year of serving the community, providing care and connecting with local seniors is still our priority. Over the years our program has grown considerably. In 2012 we provided over 26,150 hours of respite to caregivers. We rely on the generosity of volunteers and donations to keep our program running. Every day, when you walk into the Adult Day Service you will find laughter, friendship and camaraderie amongst the participants and staff. We strive to provide high quality activities, daily exercise and nutritious meals all in a setting that feels like home. Caring for the Caregiver: Caregiving spouses tend to be older and many have health issues as well. Additionally, they tend to provide care for longer periods with greater physical demands, and with fewer supports. “For elderly spouses or for younger family members who provide caregiving, despite love, devotion, and hard work, the task can be overwhelming,” said Tia Sauceda, The Senior Hub’s Adult
Day Service Program Director. The Adult Day Service (ADS) provides a safe, welcoming place for older adults to go during the day, allowing caregivers a break to work or to take time for their own needs. “Our goals,” Sauceda emphasized, “are to ensure that the environment at the ADS is upbeat, to provide social interaction and cognitive stimulation, to maintain a variety of activities, as well as to provide nutritious food. Our ADS clients include people with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, chronic illness or other problems that may increase their care needs.” The Senior Hub’s Adult Day Service assists caregivers who are truly extraordinary people, while valuing the unique personality and needs of each older adult client our program serves. A distinctive aspect of The Senior Hub’s Adult Day Service is the significant involvement of clients in the program. The Adult Day Service not only assists with caregiving needs, but with enhancing the quality of life for older adults.
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That’s the mantra of the new Adams County Youth Initiative Mentorship Collaborative, of which The Senior Hub’s RSVP SWAT Program (Schools Where All Thrive) is a part. Over the next few months, the objective of this group is to double the number of trained, motivated mentors working with at-risk Adams County youth. The SWAT program reaches out to the very youngest at-risk group, Second & Third Grade students struggling to read. Our data collection this past Spring showed that the mentorship efforts had paid off with the 375-odd children we’ve worked with this past year. The teachers report that 89% of those children showed significant improvements in at least one of the following: self-esteem & confidence, classroom participation, willingness
Who can benefit from our program: The participants we serve have varied needs, from Alzheimer’s and dementia to stroke and diabetes. We are able to meet each person’s needs individually. The truth is that when someone gets older they do not stop being themselves; they may just need a little more support or assistance to maintain their independence and sense of self. At The Senior Hub ADS it is not our goal to have people conform to our program and activities. We are here to meet their needs and conform in the best way we can to who they are as a person and whatever their needs may be. More than ever, in our ninth year of service, we are proud to be keeping up with the trends in senior care, while staying true to our
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mission as an agency. As the faces of seniors change and we begin to serve the baby boomers we will continue to adapt and change to the needs of our clients. We are finding that sing alongs and Bingo are not what the average person is looking to spend their day doing. They prefer more active programs, both for the body and mind. Which, is why, at The Senior Hub Adult Day Service you will find a wide variety of activities to meet the interests of our folks from all backgrounds, walks
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Spring has truly sprung at the Adult Day Service (ADS). Last month the ADS and its participants became the proud parents of 10 baby chicks. Wildfire Farms brought in the unhatched eggs with an incubator, and left them in the loving care of our staff and participants. Within a few weeks, we began to see movement and, on May 21, babies began to hatch. With each new spring chicken Basking in the glow came a new name. We’d like to of heat lamps introduce Uno, Angel, Bingo, Smokey, Tweety, Lucky, Scoopy, Doodle, Toots and Squirt. After the proud parents enjoyed them for those first few weeks of life, the chicks have now gone back to the farm where they are roaming free with the other chickens. Even though the chicks are missed, it was loads of fun to see Spring Renewed.
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McDonald’s donates caboose to Thornton Caboose to become part of future historic park in Eastlake By Tammy Kranz
tkranz@ourcoloradonews.com It may be quite some time before the North Metro FasTracks line makes it to the Eastlake/124th Avenue station in Thornton, but city officials are already dreaming how that area could look. A McDonald’s restaurant in Boulder is donating its caboose to the city, and officials plan on it becoming a piece of a future historic park in Eastlake, located in the open space area just south of the Eastlake Grain Elevator that the city owns north of 124th Avenue and Claude Court. Diane Van Fossen, capital projects and planning manager with the city, said staff has created a preliminary conceptual design of the park that celebrates the importance of rail service to Eastlake and the Thornton area. “The first piece of the project is to build a foundation for the caboose and have it moved to the site,” she said. “As funding is available, the city will explore opportunities to display other historical components such as historic farm machinery along this portion of the Eastlake Heritage Trail loop. Educational signage such as the one we have at the Eastlake Grain Elevator will also be developed to share the history of the caboose.” It will cost the city about $40,000 to relocate the caboose, and Van Fossen said the
McDonald’s restaurant in Boulder is donating its caboose to the city of Thornton, which it will place in the open space just south of the Eastlake Grain Elevator that the city owns north of 124th Avenue and Claude Court. Photo courtesy of the city of Thornton relocation could happen later this summer. Mayor Heidi Williams said having the caboose in Thornton would be a fun attraction. “It might bring in people — people who enjoy trains — to the city who would otherwise not come,” she said. The caboose will be the second historic feature to that area.
The Eastlake Grain Elevator, which was named to the National Register of Historic Places, is north where the caboose will be located. “At this time, we do not have a timeline or funding appropriated for additional features at the site,” Van Fossen said. “We do hope to have interested volunteers assist with repainting and renovating the caboose
over the next few years as we begin to organize that effort.” According to a staff report, the town of Eastlake was settled as a railway village100 years ago and was incorporated into Thornton in 1990. Eastlake has been designated as a station location for FasTracks, but because of funding issues there is no set date when that service will get there.
Licenses for Firefighter labor bill signed measure illegal immigrants Compromise allows ballot issues, talks on safety become law By Vic Vela
Three Democrats broke with party to oppose plan By Vic Vela
vvela@ourcoloradonews.com Undocumented immigrants living in Colorado will soon be able to obtain driver’s licenses under a bill that was recently signed into law by Gov. John Hickenlooper. Senate Bill 251 allows immigrants to apply for “separate category” types of state-issued IDs that can only be used for driving purposes. The licenses will indicate that the user is a non-citizen, and they will not be able to use the IDs to obtain benefits, board planes or register to vote. Hickenlooper and other supporters of the legislation, which was sponsored by Democrats Sen. Jessie Ulibarri of ComReport merce City and Rep. Jovan Melton of Aurora, argue that people who are here illegally are driving anyway, and that it’s in everyone’s best interest that they can do so lawfully. During the legislative process, bill supporters cited data from other states that have similar laws, such as Utah and New Mexico. Statistics from those states indicate that the numbers of insured motorists rose substantially after the laws were enacted. “You’re gonna have to have a driver’s license that allows people to drive to get to work … to make sure they have insurance, make sure they can testify in an automobile accident (court hearing), but at same time identifies that they aren’t full citizens,” Hickenlooper told reporters on June 5, the day he signed the legislation. The law, which takes effect in August, requires those applying for these types of licenses to show certain forms of legal documentation, such as an ID from their native countries, and proof that they have filed state and federal income taxes. That’s in addition to standard driving tests. The bill did not garner a single Republican vote in the General Assembly. And three Democrats voted against the bill in the House of Representatives. Sen. Kevin Lundberg, R-Berthoud, said during an April 10 Senate committee hearing that he didn’t think the bill would make roads safer, and worried that more people would come to Colorado illegally for the driving privilege.
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In one of his final actions taken on bills that passed the Legislature this year, Gov. John Hickenlooper on June 5 signed into law a measure that expands labor rights for firefighters in Colorado. There was uncertainty as to whether the governor would sign Senate Bill 25, especially after he had threatened to veto the original version of the bill earlier this year. Former Gov. Bill Ritter vetoed similar legislation while he was in office. But Hickenlooper did indeed provide his signature to the Colorado Firefighter Safety Act, two days before the deadline passed for all bills to be signed into law. The law allows Colorado firefighters to have bargaining discussions on
issues pertaining to job safety, regardless of whether individual municipalities prohibit collective bargaining. However, the legislation does not mandate collective bargaining rights on compensatory matters, such Report as salary, as was laid out in the original version of the bill. Nor does it mandate union organizing without a vote taking place in that particular community. Hickenlooper said the final version of the bill was a compromise that he could accept. “Clearly we had to do something to allow firefighters to meet and confer,” Hickenlooper told reporters after signing the bill. “It doesn’t make it any easier for them to get collective bargaining ....” The legislation gives professional firefighters the opportunity to put la-
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bor rights issues on the ballot and allows them the opportunity to openly participate in the political process — something that is prohibited by some municipalities. Republicans argued during the legislative process that the bill usurps the authority of local governments to make bargaining rights decisions on their own. And the Colorado Municipal League criticized the governor’s decision to sign the legislation. Hickenlooper took issue with those concerns in a written statement that was distributed to reporters following his remarks. “As we witnessed last summer, firefighters from various locales were deployed to risk their lives outside the boundaries of their own immediate communities,” Hickenlooper wrote. “Their safety and the effectiveness of their equipment and training are a matter of mixed state-local concern.” The bill was sponsored by Sen. Lois Tochtrop of Thornton and Rep. Angela Williams of Denver, both of whom are Democrats.
BUSINESS BRIEFS Second annual business resource fair set The Adams County Economic Development Corp. will host its second annual Business Resource Fair 2:306:30 p.m. Thursday, July 11, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Thornton. The purpose of this event is to coordinate efforts of all 12 economic development agencies within each
municipalities (Adams County, Arvada, Aurora, Bennett, Brighton, Commerce City, Federal Heights, Lochbouie, Northglenn, REAP, Thornton and Westminster) in one location to offer the business community a comprehensive event. This year’s event will include a keynote address from Charles Passaglia
and breakout sessions with topics about social media and marketing strategies, work status eligibility and using eVerify and two hours of networking opportunities. For more information about the event, contact Erin Beckstein, 303453-8510 or ebeckstein@adamscountyed.com.
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.
We are located at 1605 W. 106th Ave., Northglenn.
For more information about church and all other services offered, feel free to contact us at 303-452-5120. See You There!
Risen Savior Lutheran Church 3031 W. 144 Ave. - Broomfield • 303-469-3521 or www.rslc.org th
Come worship with us!
Sunday Worship 8:00 am, 9:30 am & 11:00 am
Sunday School & Adult Classes 9:20 am - 10:40 am
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA)
Worship 8:00 am & 10:45 am Sunday School 9:30 am 11040 Colorado Blvd.
(across from Thornton Rec. Center)
303-457-2476 www.stjohns05@gmail.com
LCMS To advertise your place of worship, call 303.566.4089 and ask for Viola Ortega
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June 13, 2013
Music in the air Anythink, Northglenn, Thornton offer free summer concerts By Tammy Kranz
tkranz@ourcoloradonews.com Tomorrow night reggae group Irie Still kicks off free summer concerts in the area at Anythink Wright Farms in Thornton. For more than 20 years, Northglenn and Thornton have hosted outside live entertainment and now Anythink Libraries is getting in the mix. Anythink’s Backyard Concert Series will occur the second Friday in June, July and August at Anythink Wright Farms, 5877 E. 120th. “The 1-acre park adjacent to the library is perfect for these types of events, with the beautiful built-in amphitheater space and ample lawn for people to sit, relax or dance,” said Stacie Ledden, communications director with Anythink. “We believe this is another great way to bring the community together and have some fun.”
Concert-goers will be able to purchase barbecue boxed dinners from Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Westminster and other snacks and beverages will be available. Proceeds from food and beverage sales will help fund the building of Nature Explore classrooms at other Anythink locations. The costs for the three concerts are covered by sponsors.
Northglenn’s Sounds of Summer Concert Series
Country performer Megan Redmond kicks off Northglenn’s summer concerts at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, 11701 Community Center Drive. “The City and the Northglenn Arts and Humanities Foundation believe strongly that the arts are a big contributor to creating a valuable and vibrant quality of life,” said Kimberly Jongejan, cultural programs coordinator with Northglenn. “Having these free concerts bring our community together in an open and outdoor setting. They have been extremely popular and a great tradition.” Northglenn’s summer concerts are on Wednesday nights through August (there
FREE CONCERTS LINEUP 6:30 p.m. June 14 Irie Still (reggae) Anythink Wright Farms, 5877 E . 120th Ave., Thornton 6:30 p.m. June 19 Megan Redmond (country) E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, 11701 Community Center Drive 7 p.m. June 20 Brad Lee Schroeder (country) Carpenter Park Amphitheater, 3482 E. 112th Ave., Thornton 6:30 p.m. June 26 Casey James Prestwood and the Burning Angels (country) E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park 7 p.m. June 27 The Lionel Young Band (blues/variety dance)
Cherrywood Park, 138th Place and Madison Street, Thornton 6:30 p.m. July 10 Kort McCumber and the High Road (country) E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park 7 p.m. July 11 Lonesome Ridge Bluegrass Band Carpenter Park Amphitheater 6:30 p.m. July 12 Chimney Choir (avant pop) Anythink Wright Farms 6:30 p.m. July 17 The Country Music Project E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park 7 p.m. July 18 Mood Express (Latin/pop) Carpenter Park Amphitheater
6:30 p.m. July 24 Buckstein (country) E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park 7 p.m. July 25 Judge Roughneck (SKA/reggae) Carpenter Park Amphitheater 6:30 p.m. July 31 Triple Nickel (country) E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park 7 p.m. Aug. 1 Soul School (R&B/pop/rock) Cherry Park, 11500 Birch Drive 7 p.m. Aug. 8 The Byron Shaw Projex (pop/reggae) Carpenter Park Amphitheater 6:30 p.m. Aug. 9 Blue Canyon Boys (bluegrass) Anythink Wright Farms
Ceremony honors students of all ages By Ashley Reimers
areimers@ourcoloradonews.com More than 150 students in all grades levels in the Adams 12 Five Star School District were recognized April 23 for their academic achievements this past school year at the Superintendent’s Hispanic Advisory Council awards ceremony. This was the sixth year the council has recognized students and over the years the number of students nominated by their teachers has grown immensely. This year 156 students were nominated to be an outstanding student of the year compared to just 60 last year. During the ceremony, council chair Antonio Esquibel thanked the community and families for continued support of their students. “The mission of the council is to lead and influence positive change in education and the quality of life for the community of Adams 12,” he said. “Thank you all for being here. I could not have done it without you.” Before the awards were announced, students and parents heard some inspiring words from the guest speaker — United States District Court Judge Christine Arguello. She spoke about her traditional Hispanic upbringing and how that affected her decision to be a lawyer and later a judge. She encouraged parents in the audience to support their daughters’ dreams. “Parents don’t treat your daughters differently than your sons,” Arguello said. “Encourage your daughters to accom-
plish the same goals and dreams that you want for your sons.” During the ceremony the outstanding student of the year for each school was announced.
The winners were:
• Elementary school, Alejandra Jimenez, a fifth-grader at Rocky Mountain Elementary School; • Middle school, Lissette Gonzales, a seventh-grader from Silver Hills Middle School; • High school, Macario de Lara Yanez, a senior from Northglenn High School. Nine $500 high school scholarships were also given during the ceremony and are as follows: • Chris and Carolyn Gdowski scholarship — Brandon Balderston, Mountain Range High School; • Antonio Esquibel and Deborah Hunt scholarship — Jaime Garcia, Thornton High School; • Las Delicias Mexican Restaurant scholarship — Ricardo Gomez, Pathways and Omar Rodriguez, Legacy High School; • Lewis Reyes Family scholarship — Caitlin Galiz-Rowe, Horizon High School; • La Familia Pedroza scholarship — Jhocelyn Avendano, Thornton High School; • Lillian Gutierrez scholarship —Macario de Lara Yanez, Northglenn High School; • Bruce C. Hunt Family Trust scholarship — Regina Baca, Vantage Point High School; • Boysen Family scholarship — Denise Reyes, Horizon High School.
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Rains Jr. At off the Twist & Shout Concert Series at 7 Memorial Park. edge “The bands are strictly from Colora- p.m. Thursday, June 20, at the amphithesupp do and are researched based on quality ater. with “Summer concerts create an opportuand appropriateness for a family friendly state crowd,” Jongejan said. “We strive to bring a nity for our citizens to spend an affordable year. large variety of music styles and groups — evening out listening to a wide variety of Pe rather than copying the same bands that great talent,” said Buz Hedglin, arts and culneed play at many of the other community’s out- tural manager for Thornton. “The concerts espe door series. Our theme this year is ‘Saddle promote family time together and a chance Thea Up for Summer’ and will feature bands that to get out and meet your neighbors.” Thornton’s lineup is a variety of genres, fall under the country music genre.” New this year, beer and wine will be including bluegrass, Latin pop and reggae. The cost of the 2013 concert series, available at most of the concerts. Proceeds from the alcohol sales go to benefit the which includes the agency fees, performers and sound and light technicians is $16,850 foundation. The total cost for the concert series, for seven concerts, Hedglin said. Three featuring six performances, is just under sponsors have offset that cost by nearlyFAA $20,000, with 89 percent of the cost funded $4,000, he added. Concert-goers will have the opportunityfor through grants, sponsorships and the founto buy pizza from Anthony’s II. dation, Jongejan said. City council members will host their iceBy T tkran cream socials at the concerts: Thornton’s Twist & Shout Concert Series Ward 4 on June 27; A majority of Thornton’s concerts this Fr Ward 1 on July 18; summer will take place at the newly opened comp Ward 3 on Aug. 1; Carpenter Park Amphitheater, 3482 E. 112th sites Ward 2 on Aug. 8. Ave. Ba ams sente of wh test s tion. For more information, call the shelter June Commissioners to decide at 303-288-3294 or visit www.adcogov.org. W on new voting boundaries man The final map of the five commissioner natio district boundaries will be selected by the Adams County Citizen Board vacancies Board of County Commissioners during The Adams County Board of Commis- man “T its June 26 meeting at the Adams County sioners is seeking residents interested in Government Center, 4430 S. Adams County serving on the Adams County Fair Advisory Parkway in Brighton. Board and/or the Board of Adjustment In November 2012, the voters of Adams (alternate member). County approved an increase of the numThe responsibility of the Fair Advisory ber of elected commissioners from three Board is to act in an advisory capacity and to five. The voters also determined that the make recommendations for the planning members of the board shall be residents in and implementation of the annual Adams districts and each elected by the voters of County Fair. The fair board meets the the whole county. first Wednesday of every month, with the In 2014, there will be three board seats exception of August, at the Adams County up for election/re-election. Regional Park. As required by law, one seat will have a The Board of Adjustment is empowered two-year term in order to stagger the terms to grant variances, special-use permits, for the five seats, and this seat will be dehear and decide appeals of administrative termined by the board during this process. determination, impose reasonable condiIn 2016, three of the commissioner seats tions upon approvals and suspend and “T will be up for election/re-election, one of revoke permits. dren which will be for the seat with the initial The board meets the first and third gy O two-year term. Thursdays of every month at the Adams Visit http://www.co.adams.co.us/index. County Government Center when required W word aspx?NID=257 to view the proposed new for study sessions, site visits and public some boundary maps. hearings. Residents of Adams County are eligible a per to apply. These positions are posted on the insta Animal shelter hours extended Adams County website at www.adcogov.org Fo In an effort to find homes for homeless (click on A-Z Services, then Job Openings, dad s cats and dogs, the Adams County Animal what then Volunteer/Board Opportunities on Shelter/Adoption Center is extending the d the right hand side). its hours of operation for the summer Ph Brief descriptions of duties, meeting months. Beginning Saturday, June 15, the shelter, times and terms of office are included in town the postings. A user account is required in type at 10705 Fulton Street in Brighton, will be order to submit an application and resume once open: hear through this recruitment site. Monday-Friday — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The deadline to submit applications is the k Saturday — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June 21, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. Applica- fun. Sunday — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. H tions will be screened for eligibility and The shelter’s extended hours will run reviewed by the Board of County Commis- up, a through Sunday, Sept. 15. Many cats, kittwo s sioners. tens and dogs are now available for adopTh lowe of us HAVE A STORY IDEA? word H Email your ideas to Thornton-Northglenn Community Editor Tammy Kranz at tkranz@ even ourcoloradonews.com or call her at 303-566-4135. whic
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Perlmutter not losing aim on gun laws By Vic Vela
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Rep. Ed Perlmutter, D-District 7, acknowledges that an assault weapons ban at the federal level is “going to be difficult to pass,” but that doesn’t mean he’s given up the fight. “I gave somebody a lecture today on using the word ‘never,’” Perlmutter said in a recent interview with Colorado Community Media. “That’s a long time.” In a conversation that was centered on gun-control, Perlmutter reiterated his commitment to supporting gun laws aimed at curbing violence, and also praised the Colorado LegPerlmutter cities islature’s recent action on gun-related matters that have yet to receive any traction at the federal level. kicks At the same time, Perlmutter acknowlat 7 edged the potential pitfalls that come with ithesupporting gun control issues, as is evident with a recall election that a highly visible ortustate politico could end up facing later this dable year. ty of Perlmutter has been outspoken on the d culneed for Congress to pass tighter gun laws, certs especially in the wake of last year’s Aurora ance Theater shooting, and the Sandy Hook El-
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Front Range Airport in Adams County is competing nationally to be one of six test sites for unmanned aircraft systems. Barry Gore, president and CEO of Adams County Economic Development, presented Northglenn City Council an outline of what the airport is proposing to offer as a test site. Gore made his presentation during elter June 3 council study session. org. While most countries use UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) for military and national defense, there is a growing deis- mand for civilian use. “The White House ordered the FAA to n sory
integrate UAS (unmanned aerial systems) into our national airspace by Sept. 30, 2015,” Gore said. The FAA has requested proposals for up to six sites nationally and is expected to make a decision by the end of the year on the proposals, including Front Range’s. Gore said the airport is limited on what it can offer because it is adjacent to Denver International Airport’s airspace, but there are a lot of opportunities there for research, development, testing and evaluation since Front Range is large. “There will be an absolute very specific route that you fly,” Gore said. “It won’t be let’s go out and fly free. It’ll be you can do this loop, you can do this figure eight. You can do these very specific maneuvers so that we will always expect the aircraft to do the exact same thing every time.” Gore said there is a growing demand for
civilian use of UAVs because they can do things that are risky to humans and cheaper and faster than onboard piloted aircraft. “In Colorado, we certainly would be interested for using it for search and rescue,” he said. “You can fly a UAV, because it’s smaller, in lots of places that you cannot fly a plane or a helicopter.” UAVs are also expendable because they are cheaper and do not carry passengers. “So if you’re flying into a wildfire to find out if that house is still standing, and you lose it, that’s OK. You haven’t got a person on board,” Gore said. Other civilian uses would include crop dusting, studying and monitoring weather, geological surveys and flying utility or gas line inspections. Gore said that studies indicate that within the first three years of integrating civilian UAVs into the national airspace, that 70,000
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Four Democratic senators voted against gun background checks in the Senate. And there’s Democrats in vulnerable House districts who certainly would be opposed to gun-control bills, if they ever get to the floor in that chamber. And Democrats are not as stringent on their Congressional candidates being as in favor of gun-control efforts as their Republican counterparts are in being against those measures. For example, the Washington Post recently reported that Perlmutter was one of several Democrats who supported the House candidacy Joe Baca of California. Baca, a former congressman, is a gun rights supporter who has an “A” rating from the NRA. Perlmutter said that he and Baca agree on many issues and that the Californian’s views on gun issues are not a litmus test in determining whether to support him. Perlmutter also said that it’s important to remember that the majority of Democrats support gun laws like background checks, compared to a “very slim group” of Republicans While Congress has yet to take action on gun-control legislation, the same cannot be said for the legislative body of which Perlmutter once was a member – the Colorado General Assembly. The state Legislature passed significant
gun bills this year, from universal background checks to limits on high-capacity ammunition magazines. “I believe they worked very hard and they came up with common sense gun violence legislation that will have a positive effect on the state,” Perlmutter said. “From a public safety standpoint, it will make Coloradans safer.” But will Democrats face consequences for their gun votes? Senate President John Morse of Colorado Springs could end up facing a recall election over his support of Democrat-sponsored gun-control measures. Perlmutter was asked whether recall efforts like the one Morse is facing could end up having a chilling effect on Democrats who support tighter gun laws nationwide. “The answer is yes,” Perlmutter said, adding that, “If you get recalled for that, that has a chilling effect on legislation, generally.” But Perlmutter believes that’s the cost of doing business on something as important as curbing gun violence, especially on the heels of “two atrocities, two mass shootings that shocked everyone to their core.” And for Perlmutter, he hopes that can lead to a total ban on the assault weapons used in those mass killings. “I just feel that we can’t ignore this subject any longer,” he said. “But I’ve just got to find more votes.”
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ementary School massacre in Connecticut. Perlmutter serves a vice chairman of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force in the House, and is a co-sponsor of a measure to reinstate a ban on assault weapons. But Congress, unlike the Colorado General Assembly, has yet to act on any significant gun control legislation in the wake of these tragedies. An effort aimed at expanding background checks for gun sales failed to get a super-majority in the Senate in April. And, an attempt to ban assault weapons didn’t even come close to getting a majority of votes in that chamber. And that’s before anything ever got to the Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives. Perlmutter said he hopes that the background checks effort comes back in the Senate. But, getting the House to move on gun bills is another matter. “We’ve had a number of meetings, but the Republican leadership has been unwilling to bring background checks or any other gun violence pieces of legislation up for a hearing or to the floor of the House,” Perlmutter said. “The Republicans are the ones running the show, so nothing sees the light of day on this subject.” But it’s hard enough for Democrats to get gun legislation by House Republicans, let alone some members of their own party.
“The way that we talk to our children becomes their inner voice,” Peggy O’Mara. s uired When I first read this quote, the words really resonated with me. What c someone says to another can either lift ble a person up, or take them down, in an the instant. v.org For me, it wasn’t just the words my ngs, dad said to me growing up, it was also what he refused to say that made all n the difference in my life. Phillip Dieterle of Lamar, a small g in town in southeastern Colorado, is the d in type of person who is unforgettable ume once you meet him. He’s really a kid at heart, always laughing and being loud, s is the kind of guy who just likes to have ca- fun. He’s also a man who doesn’t give d mis- up, a lesson he’s instilled in me and my two sisters. The words “I can’t” were not allowed in my dad’s household. If any of us girls muttered those forbidden words, we heard about it from dad. He always pushed us to keep trying, even if we were frustrated and upset, which as teenage girls, many times in-
cluded tears. I blame the hormones. For my dad, it wasn’t necessarily about success; it was about never quitting and having a positive attitude. And if it turned out we weren’t successful, dad didn’t care, he’d say, “At least you tried, and that’s all that matters.” There was no pressure to be perfect, just an expectation that quitting wasn’t an option. As a kid growing up, I can’t think of a better lesson to learn. And when I have children, that’s the first lesson I’ll pass on to them. On the other end of the spectrum, there were three words that were constantly said in the Dieterle home. Live with passion. My dad is a passionate man. He’s passionate about politics, sports, God and his family, and not necessarily in that order. Sometimes that passion comes out in yelling at the TV during a football game and other times it comes out in his amazing dedication to his daughters and grandchildren. Every day when my dad dropped me off at middle school he’d say to me, “Live with passion.” Growing up I don’t think I appreciated the meaning of those words as much as I do now, particularly because finding passion in the halls of judgmental teen and pre-teens was hard to come by. But now I think about those words every single day. He’s taught me to be grateful for what I have and to live life
jobs would be created in the USA. Gore addressed the two main concerns that come with making UAVs available for civilian use — collisions with manned aircraft and invasion of privacy. Gore said there is sense-and-avoid technology being developed so that UAVs could sense when something is around or approaching in all directions and can change course to avoid collision. There is also software being developed so if an UAV loses contact with its controller, it will either fly back to home base or land itself. Gore pointed out that there are many technologies that are new that privacy laws do not address. He said bringing this technology to the state would give Coloradans the opportunity to help shape national laws protecting privacy.
election brief Downing announces mayoral run
Northglenn Mayor Joyce Downing announced she will run for a second four-year term. Downing has held elected office in Northglenn for more than 17 years. She has been involved with the Metro Mayors Caucus, Colorado Municipal League, the National League of Cities Board and voting member of the Denver Regional Council of Governments. She is chairman of the Adams County Cultural Council, chairman of the Northglenn VALE Board, chairman of the Northglenn Historic Commission, vice chairman of the Rocky Flats Stewardship Council, and secretary on the Urban Drainage and Flood Control Board. She maintains membership in the North Area Transportation Committee and is the vice chairman of Smart Commute Metro North.
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to the fullest. Another lesson I plan to pass on my little ones. So now when I relate the above quote to my life, my dad’s words have given me an inner voice I’m proud to share with the world. A voice filled with tenacity and compassion, a voice I wouldn’t have without the support and love from my father. Thanks Dad, for never giving up on me and pushing me to be my very best. Your powerful example of a fulfilled life is one I will always strive for, one I hope I can pass on the next generation.
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Mary Cahill Mary Cahill, 76, of Thornton passed away May 23. Her services included a visitation, May 31, DeWitt and Tabler Chapel, Thornton; Funeral Mass and burial in Leadville, June 1. Arrangements for her services by DeWitt and Tabler Funeral Home, 12114 Grant Circle, Thornton, Colorado.
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Rose Menard Rose Menard, 68, of Unincorporated Adams County passed away May 23 and was celebrated on May 31, 10AM at DeWitt and Tabler Chapel. A reception followed attended by friends and her huge family many of whom came from Nebraska. Arrangements by DeWitt and Tabler Funeral Home, 12114 Grant Circle, Thornton.
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June 13, 2013
OPINIONS / YOURS AND OURS
Our increasing interest in psychotic fun So, this weekend I am going to run the Tough Mudder. For those of you who have never heard of TM, it bills itself as “possibly the hardest event on the planet.” It’s a 10-plus mile obstacle course, up and down the slopes of Beaver Creek ski resort with 23 crazy tests of strength, agility, stamina or, frankly, sanity along the way. And as I’m looking at the list of obstacles, the prevailing thought running through my head is, “What is wrong with me?” There’s the normal stuff you would think about — monkey bars, climbing walls and the like. But there’s also the pit filled with ice water to deal with, not to mention the field of live electrical wires. And it strikes me that this is NOT the sort of thing my father would have ever imagined doing, for fun or otherwise. I guess he got enough excitement in his life trudging around the jungles of the Korean peninsula with a 50-pound rucksack and eight of his closest friends — he never
needed something like this. And it makes me wonder about my generation that we have this fascination with ridiculous and potentially dangerous entertainments. Don’t get me wrong — I think TM is probably going to be the ultimate test of physical fitness, in it’s way, harder than a marathon or any triathlon short of the Iron Man. It also makes me wonder how events like this can be flourishing in a country that is in the midst of an obesity epidemic. But my generation has made this type of
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What do you make of recent news about government surveillance? We asked folks shopping in downtown Golden Saturday, with the recent revelations about the government’s phone and Internet domestic surveillance programs, what is your opinion on the matter?
“I think it’s kind of scary actually. The fact that they have all this information, and say they’re not going to use it, just makes me wonder. Why have it at all then?” John Sweeney
“I think it’s a little over the top – taking the Patriot Act a little too far.” Jackie Chiarazatte
“I’m not surprised honestly. I knew they were doing it all along. But the people of America should stand up for their rights andp rivacy.” Adam Burris
“I don’t agree, and I think it sucks.” Kimberly Harris
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event the fastest-growing participant sport in the country. My generation has also made Mixed Martial Arts the fastest growing spectator sport in the country. And it makes me pause to think. My generation, by and large, did not face a war. I mean, sure, there’s been the Global War on Terror and all that, but for all the drama, fewer Americans have died in Iraq than did so on D-Day. My generation has not really had to deal with large numbers of our classmates and brothers and sisters being killed or maimed. The savageness of humanity has largely been a thing kept at arm’s length. Until we sign up for recreations that demand from us some of that primal character. Is there something in the human psyche that needs to be connected to a more primitive version of ourselves? Does our own survival dictate that some of us must be able to tap into our inner caveman/woman, so when it all hits the
fan, there are a handful of us capable of very difficult acts? Or have all our cellular technologies left us so bored and disconnected that we need increasingly psychotic entertainments to feel alive, like junkies in search of their next fix? I don’t know the answers — I probably never will. But I can assure you I’ll be thinking about some of these questions as I’m staring down a field of burning hay bales leading to a fire pit leap into an icy pond. By the way, TM has donated over $5.5 million to the Wounded Warrior Project. If you would like to support this great cause — helping out our REAL warrior/heroes —you can donate athttp://toughmudder.com/wounded-warrior-project/. 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.
Turbulence arises over airport land development It’s been 25 years ago that the Adams County commissioners agreed to let the City and County of Denver annex 54 square miles of undeveloped land for an airport and other related development.
Been There, Done That
I know all about that transaction. I was a big backer of doing just that and most of the business community were also behind the plan. We campaigned hard for it. Actually, it wasn’t a tough sell because Adams County was supposed to financially benefit big time. Well, that was then! Now Adams County officials want that 54 square miles back. Of course they won’t get it, but they sent a bombshell letter to Denver Mayor Michael Hancock asking for it and Hancock promptly sent a letter calling their proposal “a joke.” You see Adams County got sold a bill of goods which years later has turned into a fight with an overwhelming outcome still to come. At the time we mostly all agreed with commissioners Steve Cramer, Harold Kite and Leo Younger that Adams County would reap the harvest from the subsequent, almost certain land development around the new airport. The naysayers, people like Jim Nelms, warned us that you shouldn’t trust Denver to honor the agreement terms. Now that agreement stipulations probably has Nelms rolling over in his grave.
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We now have new players on both sides of the issue and “promises made, promises kept” is in jeopardy. Adams County has three new commissioners, and they are playing hardball. Of course talk is cheap and lots of bravado will ensue until all be-
lieve it is in the best interest of both sides to agree to compromise and both get equal value.
Still a Good Deal
Would I vote again to support the agreement? Yes I would! In the long term it just makes for good business for joint development. But I do expect our elected officials to go over that agreement with a fine-toothed comb and to protect our best interest. Meantime, de-annexation will only happen “when pigs fly” and probably not in my lifetime. But it makes for great front page news in our local newspapers. Stay tuned folks, this is only going to get more ugly!
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“It’s her world, Bob, we’re just living in it.” Frankie at Westy’s restaurant, making a comment about me. Stay well, stay involved and stay tuned. Vi June is past Democratic state representative for House District 35. She is a former mayor of Westminster and a former newspaper publisher. A Westminster resident for more than four decades, she and her husband, Bob, have five grown children and eight grandchildren.
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Residential Homes
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303-424-0017
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Bronco
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Painting
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SERVICES TO ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICES, CALL 303-566-4100 Painting
Painting DEEDON'S PAINTING
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$
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Year End Rates Fully Insured Free Estimates References
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720- 298-3496
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Plumbing
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Commercial/Residential
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Shingles, Flat Roofs, Roof Leak Repairs. 35 years of experience. Free estimates. Butch Metzler (303)422-8826
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SERVICES TO ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICES, CALL 303-566-4100 Siding
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Welding
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Window Well Covers & Grates
720-231-5954
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A-1 Stump Removal
Licensed and Insured
Affordable Rates
Residential /Commercial
• System Startup
System Startup $35.00
Stump grinding specialist Most stumps $75.00 $35 Minimum. Free estimates. Licensed & Insured 32 yrs exp. Firewood
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A Tree Stump Removal Company
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Sip, sample, stroll LoDo
Continental Sausage employees Jose Ramirez, left, and Manuel Villalobos stuff Bangers May 29 at the Adams County production facility. Photo by Tammy Kranz
It’s not just for grilling Gourmet sausage company breaks through stereotypes By Tammy Kranz
Elway’s is flying high
tkranz@ourcoloradonews.com The folks at Continental Sausage want Americans thinking about bratwurst and sausage differently. “You don’t need to put it in a bun,” said John Roelke, vice president of marketing with Continental. “Our brats are center of the plate ready. You don’t have to consider it just for grill season.” For 20 years now, European style and gourmet sausages have been made at Continental’s production facility at 911 E. 75th Ave., in Adams County. The company produces more than 100 sausages and specialty meat products, including smoked sausage, hotdogs, bratwurst, and in 2003, the company began adding chicken and wild game sausage to its menu. “We can do some cool things, we’re pretty inventive,” said Continental’s owner Eric Gutknecht. Some of those cool, inventive products include Wild Board with Apricot and Cranberry Sausage, Pork Jalapeno Cheddar Bratwurst and the Bootlegger Brat (a specialty item that has Jack Daniels and dried cherries and only sold at Nascar events). Gutknecht, 40, has owned Continental since 2000, but has been a part of the company since his parents bought it in 1982. He considers the 20,000 to 25,000 pounds of meat the company produces per week to be handcrafted.
‘The way we do things is different than other places. We don’t skimp on the ingredients and we buy the best.’ Eric Gutknecht, owner
You can enjoy a night in historic Lower Downtown, walk the neighborhood and enjoy small bites of the restaurants’ fare during LoDo Bites. At each stop, participants will enjoy varied cuisines with some restaurants offering select wine, drink specials and signature desserts. This popular annual event in LoDo will return on June 25 from 5 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $35 in advance, $45 the day of the event. Group sales are available at a discounted price of $30 sold in blocks of 10. Or you may mail a check to: LoDo District, Inc., 1616 17th St., Suite 478, Denver, CO 80202. Make checks payable to: LoDo District, Inc. Your ticket assigns you a restaurant indicating where to begin your tour. From there, you have up to four hours to sample the fare of 25 LoDo restaurants, bite by bite. Limited tickets will be sold, so don’t miss out on this hot ticket. Participating restaurants for the event, sponsored by LoDo District, Inc., include some of Denver’s finest, such as Bistro Vendome, Euclid Hall, Coohills, TAG, The Squeaky Bean and Vesta Dipping Grill. Visit www.lodobites.com/index.html to learn more about LoDo Bites or check out all 20 of LoDo’s finest dining venues.
Elway’s DIA opened for airport travelers on June 10. Here are the facts: Elway’s opened at the Center Court on Concourse B at Denver International Airport. The opening coincided with United Airlines’ maiden flight from Denver to Tokyo. Elway’s DIA, the fourth location for the steakhouse chain (the original in Cherry Creek, Downtown at the Ritz-Carlton and in Vail), will be open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant will seat approximately 147 guests, with a main dining area, bar seating and a patio.
Jackson tribute Continental Sausage owns two delis — in Cherry Creek and in Arvada — that offer its meat products and imported items such as chocolates and cheeses. Photo courtesy of Nick Nick Photography “The way we do things is different than other places,” he said. “We don’t skimp on the ingredients and we buy the best.” Continental boasts that it only purchases all natural meats for its products, never uses MSG or fillers and only uses natural casings on linked sausages and never plastic or collagen casings. “We use fresh, organic product in our sausages,” Roelke said. “We take a lot of pride in what we do.” It’s not just the ingredients that the company takes pride in, but in how it produces the meats. At the 8,000-square-foot facility, workers use state-of-the-art European mixing, cooking, smoking and drying equipment. The products are done the old fashioned European way, Roelke said, by chopping the meats and not grinding it to ensure better flavor distribution. “We’re not reinventing the wheel; we’re doing things the way they are supposed to be done,” he said. Continental Sausage began in 1969 by Ted Jaeggi. The Gutknechts began making sausage in 1809 and started in Switzerland, outside of Zurich, before moving to Denver
and taking over the company. “When Eric’s father, Nick, moved the family to Denver, that basically moved the family business to Denver,” Roelke said. “The Gutknechts used to run a chain of stores around Zurich called Neidermann’s. Once Eric’s father left, the stores closed down. He then bought Continental (in the late 1970s) to keep the tradition and family trade alive, but in America, not Switzerland.” The company is seeing a lot of growth. It’s sales are up 45 percent this year over last and needs to expand its facility in Adams County, Gutknecht said. The company owns two deli locations — the Continental Deli at 250 Steele St. in Cherry Creek and the Black Forest Deli at 9535 W. 58th Ave., in Arvada. The delis are stocked with many imported products, such as chocolates, cheeses soups and pickles. Aside from their two deli locations, people can pick up Continental Sausage products from Costco and Whole Foods and are part of the menu items at a few Denver restaurants. For more information on the company, visit www.continentalsausage.com.
Michael Jackson fans won’t want to miss The Ultimate Thriller — The Michael Jackson Tribute on June 21 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. The concert is crafted from the best sets, costumes, dance moves and musical arrangements of the Bad and Dangerous tours. The Ultimate Thriller presents an enduring tribute to the King of Pop. The concert features big production values with a live band, backup vocalists, design lighting and a troupe of dancers choreographed by LaVelle Smith Jr. and Mic Thompson, who spent several years performing with Jackson. The Ultimate Thriller will take audiences through a Jackson music repertoire including “Jam,” “I’ll Be There,” “Rock With You,” “Black or White,” “Bad,” “Beat It,” “Billie Jean,” “Thriller,” “Man in the Mirror” and more. To sample music and video on the band, go to www.theultimatethriller.com/ promoter. Tickets are $32 for general admission (plus service charges) at www. ticketmaster.com, or to charge by phone call 303-296-1212.
Painted Cats charity event
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Kim Franklin runs Memories in the Making at Emeritus Denver. A former hairstylist who worked her way from styling residents’ hair to life enrichment director, she believes God brought her here to help guide residents “through their final journey home.” “I put myself in their shoes,” she says. “Can you imagine at 88 years old, going to a door and it’s locked and you can’t get out? I just want to give them that dignity here …. They kind of go into another world when they’re painting.” John George looks at a photograph of an old Lincoln as he dips his brush into the black circle of paint in his watercolor box. John, once a hydrologist, is 82 with a deep gravelly voice and a gray mustache that matches his hair. “I’m not much of an artist,” he says. “I just go slow.” He peers through his glasses, comparing the painting to the photograph. “I’m just transferring some data from that nice photograph to something less than nice. I’m trying to figure out what to do with the grill.” He hums, a throaty low rumble, and dabs his brush on a paper towel. “This is not gray enough,” he says of the grill. Then: “It’s fun to fool around. Be sure we’re taking this as seriously as necessary, calling it a fool-around. Paul’s good. Paul’s the talented one of the group.” Paul Schoolcraft sits across the table, a blue cap on his head. He is intently sketching a sailboat in front of a train on a bridge. Various photographs of trains and sailboats are scattered around him as he glances from them to the paper and back again. A former dentist, now 85, he is so focused he doesn’t respond. “How old am I?” John asks in response to a question. “You’re 27,” answers a woman with cottony white hair painting at the next table. Bettie Van Zetten smiles. John laughs. “Turn it around. More like 72. Wait — more like 74!” “Best review,” he says, looking at his painting, “this is a no-talent thing. Patience — patience is more important than talent.” With a little urging from Lisa, John talks about a long-ago passion for cars. “As a young man I worked on cars,” he tells her. “That was the only way you could keep
Bettie Van Zetten, who worked as a switchboard operator and secretary for the FBI, said the red box in her angel painting is the FBI’s secrets. Courtesy photo by Lisa Hut
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The Cat Care Society debuted its “Tails of the Painted Cats” summer tour in May, but it runs through July 11 and the fundraiser concludes with a July 20 gala event and auction at Pinehurst Country Club in southwest Denver. The painted cats were designed and painted by various Denver-area artists and
June 13, 2013 them running.” A painting he completed some time ago, depicting a lake with a lighthouse, brought back memories of days spent at his grandparents’ lakeside home in Michigan, tales his family hadn’t heard in a while. “We’re able to pull from them these nuggets of memories,” Spaulding says. “It’s a real bright spot for families.” His painting finished, John closes his watercolor box. “You’re an amazing artist,” Lisa says, studying the Lincoln, shaded in varying tones of black against an eddying backdrop of green bushes. “Well,” John says, “thank you. It’s fun.” Not every painting elicits recollections for the artists. And “sometimes, you never know if the stories are true or not,” Lisa says. “But then you get to the point where it doesn’t matter, because it’s true to them.” Although John, who had never picked up a paintbrush before starting the class about 1½ years ago, will say he’s not talented, he is. “He’s a really, really good artist,” Lisa says. He’s so good that two of his paintings were selected for the annual Memories in the Making auction, held last week in Denver. Some 4,000 pieces are submitted from program participants throughout Colorado. Juried by professional artists, about 75 are selected. Some are then paired with 30 professional artists, who choose a piece of artwork and reinterpret it the way they see it. Morrison artist Margaretta Caesar, who paints with oils, has participated for about four years. She still remembers the first time she walked into the exhibition room with tables covered in “magnificent” watercolors. “We were told to find the one that speaks to us. But you look at the mixture of talent — the joy, the passion, the emotion — and on the backs are little stories about their inspirations. You just get so moved by it.” This year, John’s painting of a steer called “The Steer Leader” captured her interest. A longhorn lives not too far from her home. But even more than that connection, “what really grabbed me was the composition. The artist really nailed it …. He had worked very, very hard to capture the color in the background. I just thought the piece was top-notch.” For families, selection of loved ones’ art for the auction, which raises more than $400,000 for the association statewide, is an optimistic moment. “Often the call that comes from a care facility is about a new difficult behavior or yet another loss of skill or memory proving challenging for the staff,” Spaulding says. “The call from one of our volunteers letting them know a watercolor created by mom, dad or a spouse has been selected for the auction brings a moment of joy, and once they see the piece, often of wonder that a loved one created something beautiful with no previous art ability — and warmth for a memory shared.” Before the auction, a tea is held for participants where they see their work displayed. John attended with his wife, Lee. “The Steer Leader” was one of the showcase paintings. “He had a hard time understanding why people were making such a fuss over him,” Lee says. She told him the painting was his. “But I didn’t do that.” “John, that’s your signature.” John’s big hobby throughout his life had been photography. And, Lee says, he always had a good sense of light and space, which seems to have translated into his
cat lovers. Douglas M. Tisdale (the honorable mayor of Cherry Hills Village) will serve as auctioneer and my favorite weatherman, Channel 4’s Ed Greene, will be emcee the event. For more information, visit www. catcaresociety.org/paintedcats.html. Here’s the list of the remaining “Tails of the Painted Cats” summer tour: • June: Tennyson Street Cultural District, plus other metro Denver locations (for example, Broadway Betty will be at PISMO Fine Art Glass in Cherry Creek)
Kim Franklin, life enrichment director at Emeritus Denver, stands with artist John George beside his painting, “The Steer Leader.” Courtesy photo by Lisa Hut new pastime. She’s watched how he enjoys painting. “He’ll spend a long time — his attention is fixed right in the painting the whole time he’s doing it,” she says. “He is amazing.” But John, like many others, doesn’t remember what he paints. Bettie Van Zetten bends toward the paper, concentrating, brushing small black strokes along the outline of an angel, sketched from the small, wooden figure on the table. “Do you think you want to do some blue up here?” Kim Franklin encourages, pointing to the background behind the angel. “More blue sky,” Bettie, 80, agrees. “Not too much. I’ll thin it out.” “See,” Kim says, “you do a good job.” Bettie, her once jet black hair now completely white, blots water off her sky. “See the box there?” Kim asks, pointing to the box cradled in the angel’s hands. “What is the box supposed to be?” Bettie wonders. “I was going to say it’s the FBI’s secrets.” “Oooooh,” several people around the table say. “What color box would the FBI have?” Kim asks. “One of the things about working for the FBI, they were never, ever evil to you.” Bettie leans back and clasps her hands. “They would say, `We are special and so are you.’ ” She holds up the painting. “A red box — all the secrets in there.” And she dips her brush into the red paint. Bettie did work for the FBI in Washington, D.C., and in Denver as a switchboard operator and secretary. She has letters from J. Edgar Hoover commending her for good work and her research and help in the Coors kidnapping case in 1960. The mother of two children, she raised them on her own after a divorce when her oldest, her son Barry, was 10. At one time, she did paint. But what her children remember most is how she made flower sculptures from discarded aluminum sheets, how she decorated objects with paper cut-outs, how she loved music and even tap-danced. “She was always creating something or trying to create something,” says daughterin-law Eileen Van Zetten, Barry’s wife. Born in Kansas, she traveled with her family to many rural areas during the Great Depression and came to love the outdoors. Her paintings often reflect that inspiration and her deep faith, her family says. “I can see her spirituality in them and her love of the outside,” Eileen says. “For all of us, it’s a way to see that what she’s
• June 29: Festival of Felines, Cat Care Society, 5787 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. • July 11: Fascination St. Fine Art in Cherry Creek, 315 Detroit St., wine and cheese reception (admission)
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Eavesdropping on a woman talking to her friend about gambling with her boyfriend in Cripple Creek: “Did you win anything?” “Are you kidding? Those towns aren’t
actually thinking and feeling is beautiful.” For the auction, Bettie’s landscape, a mountain scene draped in blue, gold and green hues that she named “God’s Beauty,” was paired with a photograph from renowned Colorado nature photographer John Fielder. Unbeknownst to event organizers, over the years Bettie had collected just about every Ansel Adams book of nature photographs; son Barry is a huge Fielder fan. So when Eileen and Barry saw her painting next to his photograph, they held hands and cried. “We were both so touched by how this came together, her vision and his vision, and it was almost overwhelming,” Eileen says. “It was one of the most moving things I’ve seen in many years.” For Barry, his mother’s paintings keep them close, Eileen says. “This is like a way of holding onto a piece of something she feels for him.” Bettie, absorbed in the angel, adds color to a wing. “I’d love to be an artist,” she says. “Wouldn’t it be fun to be an artist?” “OK, Bettie, last thing,” Kim says. “Do you want to do something for the dress?” She hands Bettie the angel so she can feel the wood and understand the texture. “How would I make it?” Bettie asks. Lisa: “We have silver paint.” There is silence as Bettie adds water to black paint. “This looks gray, doesn’t it?” Kim: “Probably if you use less water.” “It’s getting more, more silver.” “So,” says Kim, “every artist names their painting.” Bettie quickly responds. “Good thing I’m not an artist.” The class ends and Bettie, Sue, John, Paul and the others close their watercolor boxes, each labeled with their names. They leave quietly, with smiles and goodbyes to each other, and a few hugs for Lisa and Kim. On the table is Bettie’s angel. It wears a silver-gray dress and holds a red box. The sky behind her is Colorado blue. Kim has written Bettie’s name on the back, along with the title Bettie gave it: “Secrets of the FBI.” To contact the Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado, call 800-272-3900 or go to alz. org/co. Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. She can be reached at ahealey@ourcoloradonews.com or 303-5664110.
built because of winners!” Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.pennyparker.blacktie-colorado.com. Send her Mile High Life column tips and eavesdroppings at parkerp1953@gmail.com or at 303-6195209.
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LITTLETON — Ready to get dirty? Runners get ready to let your mud flaps fly at The Dirty Dash on Saturday at 9 a.m. at Botanic Gardens at Chatfield. The Dirty Dash is a mud run obstacle r to course that combines boot camp chal?” lenges with the joy of getting really muddy. .” Participants crawl through mud pits, climb mountains of sludge, scale cargo heir nets and jump hay bales before taking a ride down the world’s largest slip `n slide, g
‘The only thing that feels better than being covered from head to toe in mud is knowing you’ve helped your community.’ Matt Ward, Dirt Dash organizer all in the name of fun and charity. “We just want people to get active and get crazy in the mud,” The Dirt Dash organizer Matt Ward said. “This is your chance to act up.” Not a runner but interested in a day of
fun? Well, spectators are encouraged to get crazy as well by pelting oncoming runners with water balloons. Children who attend can have their own fun at the course with the Piglet Plunge, a kid-sized romp in the mud pits and Slop `n
Slide. A portion of the proceeds of the race goes to Paradox Sports and The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region. “The only thing that feels better than being covered from head to toe in mud is knowing you’ve helped your community,” Ward said. After the race, those that want to donate their used shoes can leave them behind for people in need. The Dirty Dash will clean them and give them to charity. More than 25,000 pairs of shoes have been donated in the past three years. For more information on this event, costs and to see additional race locations, visit thedirtydash.com or check out what fans have to share on Facebook at facebook.com/TheDirtyDash.
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seasons. Woodworth, the 2012 Capital One Division II Academic All-America of the Year for women’s soccer, repeated as a Daktronics First Team All-American after leading the RMAC with the fourth most assists in the country (13) and finishing fourth in the conference in points (35) and fifth in scores (11). The 2012 RMAC Preseason Player of the Year and 2011 NSCAA and Daktronics First Team All-American concluded her career as the school’s all-time leader in assists (44) and touts the top three single-season marks in program lore, highlighted by 14 helpers in 2011. A four-time First Team All-RMAC choice and three-time RMAC Women’s Soccer Academic Player of the Year, Woodworth also ranks second at Mines in points (120) and third in goals (38). She was named a Capital One First Team Academic All-American, NSCAA First Team College Scholar All-American and Colorado Sportswoman of the Year in 2011. Drummond, the 2012 RMAC Men’s
Cross Country Academic Runner of the Year and 2012-13 RMAC Men’s Indoor Track and Field Academic Athlete of the Year, capped his noteworthy career as runner-up and All-American in the 1,500-meter run at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships. A three-time All-American in the event — he finished fourth in 2011 and 2012 — Drummond ranks third at Mines with nine collegiate All-American accords (cross country/track and field), including three in 2013 after placing fifth in the mile and eighth with the distance medley relay at indoor nationals. Drummond has been voted RMAC First Team All-Academic nine times and USTFCCCA All-Academic on three occasions. He was named Capital One First Team Academic All-American in 2011-12 following four All-American efforts between cross country and track and field.
South Central Region Sports Information Director honoree for the 2012-13 Grant Burger Media Award, the association announced last week. Bonnicksen earns the distinction for NCAA Division II women’s volleyball coverage in the South Central Region, which is comprised of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC), the Lone Star Conference (LSC) and Heartland Conference. Bonnicksen, the 2013 RMAC Campbell/ Marshall Sports Information Director of the Year, is one of eight Division II sports information directors around the nation to garner the award. Bonnicksen reported on the Orediggers’ rise to the program’s first-ever RMAC Championship in 2012, as well as its fourth-consecutive trip to the NCAA Tournament. Mines set a school record with a 26-7 overall record during the 2012 campaign and both Jackie Stabell and Melanie Wannamaker were named AVCA Second Team All-Americans — the first time the program had two All-Americans in the same season.
GOLDEN - Colorado School of Mines Megan Woodworth and Russell Drummond were named 2012-13 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Scholar-Athletes. Two of the more accomplished studentple, athletes in Mines Athletics and RMAC hisrs tory — both in the classroom and on the playing field — were honored on Thurs566day. Administrators from each of the 14 RMAC institutions chose a male and female student-athlete as their honorees. To be eligible for the RMAC ScholarAthlete award, individuals must compete in one of the conference sponsored championship sports; carry at least a 3.30 grade point average; be a starter or reserve on BONNICKSEN AN HONOREE their respective team; be of good characColorado School of Mines’ sports ine ter and must have participated at the acformation director Colin Bonnicksen has tive member institution for two or more been named the AVCA NCAA Division II an ay, pMile ngs Extra! Extra! 19Have a news or business story idea? We'd love to read all about it. To send us your news and business press releases please visit ourcoloradonews.com, click on the Press Releases
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Fossil Trace cast among the best Golf course celebrating 10th anniversary this summer By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com GOLDEN - Fossil Trace stands out over most other municipal courses. Technically a Golden municipal golf course, Fossil Trace offers a golf experience usually only found at a private course. Snuggled against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Fossil Trace is just minutes from anywhere in town. Yet when on the course golfers often feel like you are playing a course in the middle of the mountains. “I think as golfers whether you are a 5-year-old golfer or a 55-year-old golfer you want to play a course that is fun and not necessarily 7,600 yards,” said Fossil Trace PGA head professional Jim Hajek. The course is celebrating its 10th anniversary this summer and in 10 short years Fossil Trace has become not only a premiere golf course in Colorado but in the entire country. Designed by renowned golf course architect Jim Engh, the golf course opened in July of 2003, millions of years after the first dinosaurs walked where holes 11 through 15 now sit. Triceratops footprints, as well as other prehistoric creatures’ fossils can be viewed adjacent to the golf courses 12th green. Also, located just inside the main doors of the golf course clubhouse is an exhibit that details the rich history of the property and shares information about the dinosaur tracks and other fossils uncovered on the golf course. “It’s just a really cool experience every time you have the opportunity to come play
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A view of the back nine fairway at Fossil Trace Golf Course is surrounded by beautiful scenery in Golden. Photos by Daniel Williams here. Anytime you play Fossil Trace you get a little something different,” said Fossil Trace regular Rick Harris. After a long round there are few places better to sip a drink and enjoy dinner than Three Tomato’s patio overlooking the 18th green. Affordable fees, convenient practice fa-
cilities, a steakhouse with a view and one of the greenest courses in Colorado make for an outstanding golf experience at Fossil Trace. Considered a “Must Play” by Golf Digest and getting a 4.5 (out of five) ranking, Fossil Trace has accumulated a long list of awards. Most recently, Westword Magazine
named Fossil Trace as “Best Golf Course in Denver” for the second time. Colorado AvidGolfer Magazine said the course features “Best Starting Hole in Colorado” four of the past six years. And Golf Digest has designated hole No. 12 as one of the “18 Most Fun Holes in America.”
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swimming parTy Friends of Broomfield plans its men’s and women’s night out for adults with developmental disabilities. For June, the entire group will go swimming from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at Greenway Park Pool, 110 Greenway Park Pool. Participants should be dropped off and picked up at the pool, which has two lifeguards on duty at all times. A full set of staff members also will be there to assist participants. We will have a snack but we are not providing dinner, so please eat before you come. Registration deadline is Monday, June 10. Contact Molly Coufal, evening/social program director, at info@ friendsofbroomfield.org or 303-404-0123 to register and for information about cost. Thursday/June 13 JusT One Day A party in celebration of Just One Day is
from 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at Eden’s Restaurant, 3090 Downing St., Denver, to honor the rescues and shelters that agreed to not euthanize any shelter animals on June 11 according to a proclamation signed by Governor Hickenlooper. Free admission; happy hour prices all evening. RSVP preferred at NoKillColorado@live.com.
Friday/June 14 simple Fix Foothills Animal Shelter’s mobile spay and neuter
surgery program brings affordable spay/neuter procedures for cats and dogs to a variety of convenient locations throughout Wheat Ridge and Westminster. This program has been coordinated in partnership with Jefferson County Animal Control, Westminster Animal Management and Wheat Ridge Animal Control. The program will be offered Friday, June 14. Check-in is at 7:30 a.m., and surgery space is limited. No appointments needed; program available on a first-come, first-served basis. Pets go home the same day; owners should pick up their pet between 3-4 p.m. For information on costs and locations, visit www.FoothillsAnimalShelter.org/Clinic.
Friday/June 14 Flag reTiremenT North Metro Fire Rescue District, the Broomfield Veterans Memorial Museum and the City and County of Broomfield will host the 9th annual flag retirement ceremony at 5 p.m. Friday, June 14, at the Broomfield Amphitheater in Broomfield Community Park. North Metro Fire Rescue District and Broomfield Veterans Memorial Museum will accept retired flag donations until 5 p.m. June 13 at North Metro Fire Rescue Headquarters, 101 Lamar St., Broomfield; Broomfield Veteran’s Memorial Museum, 12 Garden Center, Broomfield; and North Metro Fire Station 62, 10550 Huron St., Northglenn. Friday and saTurday/June 14-15 and June 21-22 seussical Jr. Prairie Playhouse presents its junior production of “Seussical Jr.” at 7 p.m. Friday, June 14 and Friday, June 21; and at 4 and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 15 and Saturday, June 22, at The Armory at Brighton Cultural Center in Brighton. Visit https://www.prairieplayhouse.com/productions/seussicaljr for information. For tickets, go to www.prairieplayhouse.com;
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saTurday/June 15 garden TOur The Wheat Ridge Garden Tour is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 15. Discover the beauty of Wheat Ridge’s neighborhoods by joining us for our third-annual garden tour. We are presenting 10 exciting gardens, including cottage, contemporary, Xeriscape and everything in between. Purchase tickets on the day of the event at the Wheat Ridge 5-8 School starting at 9 a.m. Proceeds will go to Wheat Ridge charities. mOnday/June 17 gOlF TOurnamenT The 10th annual Jumping Jack golf tournament supporting Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy is Monday, June 17 at the Ranch Country Club in Westminster. Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy is the largest, most comprehensive nonprofit organization in the United States focused on finding a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne). To register for tournament call Angela Knight, tournament chairman, at 720-299-6433 or visit www.parentprojectmd. org/jumpingjack. For information about Parent Project MD visit www.ParentProjectMD.org. mOnday and Tuesday/June 17-18 yOuTh audiTiOn Northglenn Youth Theatre will host auditions for ages 8-18 for its production of “Twinderella,” the tale of Cinderella’s long lost twin brother. About 30 roles are available. Auditions are from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 17-18, by appointment only, and callbacks are from 9 a.m. to noon June 19. Call 303-450-8800 to schedule an appointment. If cast, a fee will be assessed. Parents and cast members will meet at 9 a.m. June 22, and rehearsals will be from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, Wednesday and Friday starting June 24. Performances are at 2 p.m. Aug. 9 and Aug. 11, and 7 p.m. Aug. 9-10. Tuesday/June 18 BlOOd drive Front Range Community College Westminster community blood drive is from 10-10:40 a.m. and noon to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, in the Rocky Mountain Conference Room at 3645 W. 112th Ave., Westminster. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org. wednesday/June 19 acTive minds “Franklin Delano Roosevelt,” presented by Active Minds. Reflecting on Roosevelt’s presidency, his biographer commented that FDR “brought the United States through the Great Depression and World War II to a prosperous future. He lifted himself from a wheelchair to lift the nation from its knees.” Join Active Minds as we look at the life and leadership of one of our nation’s most admired presidents and examine how his legacy is currently viewed (for better or worse) through the lens of our recent challenges. wednesday/June 19
Franklin delanO Roosevelt Reflecting on Roosevelt’s presidency, his biographer commented that FDR “brought the United States through the Great Depression and World War II to a prosperous future. He lifted himself from a wheelchair to lift the nation from its knees.” Join Active Minds from 1:45-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, as we look at the life and leadership of one of our nation’s most admired presidents and examine how his legacy is currently viewed (for better or worse) through the lens of our recent challenges. Program begins at 2 p.m. at Covenant Village of Colorado, 9153 Yarrow St., Westminster. RSVP to 303-403-2205.
from 12:30-2 p.m. Monday, June 24; from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, and Friday, June 28; from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 29. Performances are at 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, June 29.
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cOming sOOn/June 21 BlOOd drive St. Anthony North/Centura Health community blood drive is from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 21, in the Aspen Room at 2551 W. 84th Ave., Westminster. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org. cOming sOOn/June 22 Dog parade Pawsitively Pittie Pride Parade coming from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 22, to Olde Town Arvada. Join all responsible guardians of pit bull type dogs for a day of fun and mingling with new pittie friends. Activities include a parade, vendors, try-out agility, and demonstrations. All proceeds benefit Peanut’s Place Bully Rescue. cOming sOOn/June 22 memBership drive Northglenn Elk’s Lodge presents its
Renaissance festival and membership drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at 10969 Irma Drive, Northglenn. Fun, food, games and entertainment.
cOming sOOn/June 22 garden TOur Tour six residential Arvada gardens, plus the newly established Rose Roots Community Gardens, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 22. Proceeds will support the Arvada Historical Society. Tickets may be purchased the day of the tour at the Arvada Flour Mill, 5590 Olde Wadsworth. You will receive a tour map to all the gardens. Resident gardeners will be on hand to answer your questions. At one of the gardens we again will be selling fun, decorated birdhouses. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Strollers and pets are not allowed in the gardens. Call Mary Jo at 303-4212032 for more information. cOming sOOn/June 24 yOuTh audiTiOn Missoula Children’s Theatre will have auditions Monday, June 24, for ages 6-18 for its musical adaptation of “The Tortoise vs. the Hare” at the D.L. Parsons Theatre, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive, Northglenn. About 60 roles are available. To audition, you must be able to attend all rehearsals. Check in for auditions is from 9-9:45 a.m., and auditions begin at 10 a.m. and will last for two hours. If cast, a fee will be assessed. Rehearsals will be
cOming sOOn/June 27 Friend raiser The Adams County Youth Initiative will host its first Adams County Mentoring Friend Raiser from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at Baker Street Pub, 2831 W. 120th Ave., Westminster. Appetizers provided. RSVP not required. For information, visit www.acyi.org or call 720-972-3876. Backyard BarBecue Friends of Broomfield plans its Friends Night Out for adults with developmental disabilities from 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday June 27. Gina Coufal is hosting a backyard barbecue at her home, 2140 Snowmass Circle, Broomfield. Dinner is included, along with beverages and entertainment. We will honor last year’s variety show participants and introduce dates and themes for this year’s variety show. Participants should be dropped off and picked up at the above address. Register by Monday, June 24. Contact Molly Coufal, evening/social program director, at info@friendsofbroomfield. org or 303-404-0123 to register and for information about cost.
recurring evenTs OngOing dOg Trainer Become a dog trainer with Misha May Foundation Dog Training and Rescue, using behavior science, holistic approaches and positive reinforcement techniques tailored to each individual dog, pet parent and specific situation. Learn to evaluate behavior, design exercises, coach humans, handle dogs, deliver presentations, and resolve and prevent a variety of behavior problems. Classes in Denver and Lakewood. request an application at mishamayfoundation@gmail.com. Contact mishamayfoundation@gmail.com or call 303-239-0382 for information. kindergarTen regisTraTiOn Vanderhoof Elementary School is accepting registrations for incoming kindergarten. Students must be 5 years old by Oct. 1, 2013, in order to register for kindergarten. Vanderhoof has both a traditional half-day program and a tuition-based full day program. The school is at 5875 Routt Court, Arvada, and registration hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Go online to jeffcopublicschools.org and follow the prompts for registration information on Jeffco Connect. Once your student has been entered online you will need to bring copies of their birth certificate, immunization records and proof of residency to the school. If you live outside our attendance area, you will need to fill out a choice enrollment application. Choice enrollments are accepted on a space available basis. If you have any questions or would like additional information, call the Vanderhoof office at 303-982-2744. Recurring continues on Page 21
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SINGING CAMP P’zazz Camp, for ages 9-13, is a twoweek, half-day singing camp. Camp runs from 9 a.m. to noon Monday to Friday from June 3-14 in Westminster. Camp is limited to 25 participants. It is taught by choral directors Stacey Monahan and Jeannie Card. Details and online registration at https://sites.google.com/site/ pzazzcamp or by calling Jeannie Card at 303-466-8275.
CAMP COMFORT Dates for Mt. Evans Home Health & Hospice’s two 2013 Camp Comfort sessions are June 28-30 and July 26-28. This award-winning bereavement camp, located in the Rocky Mountains just west of Denver, is a way for children ages 6-12 to explore their feelings of grief and share memories of their loved ones. The cost to attend Camp Comfort, including all workshops, recreation, meals, snacks, and overnight accommodations, is $150. Scholarships are available based on financial need. For more information, or to receive a brochure, visit www.CampComfort.org or call Mt. Evans at 303-674-6400.
RECURRING/THROUGH JULY 20 PAINTED CATS Cat Care Society will raise money with
its “Tails of the Painted Cats” tour, which ends Saturday, July 20, at a gala dinner and auction at Pinehurst Country Club. Visit the online gallery at http://www. catcaresociety.org/paintedcatsgallery.html. Visit http:// www.catcaresociety.org.
RECURRING/THROUGH JULY 23 ITALIAN CLASSES Beginning and/or rusty Italian?
Classes are offered from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays from May 14 to July 23 at Westminster CityPark Rec Center, 10455 Sheridan. For fees, required materials and other information, contact instructor Paola Whitcomb, 303463-6021 or whitwords@comcast.net.
RECURRING/THROUGH AUG. 3 LUNCH PROGRAM The Charter School Institute is
participating in the Summer Food Service Program from June 3 through Aug. 3. Meals will be provided to all children for free. Meals will be provided from noon to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday at The Pinnacle Charter School, 1001 W. 84th Ave., Federal Heights. Contact Lindsay Hull at 303-866-6566 for more information.
RECURRING/THROUGH AUG. 21 SUMMER CONCERTS Westminster Promenade’s summer concert series begins Wednesday, June 12, and continues through Aug. 21. All concerts are from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Gazebo at Westminster Promenade. The lineup includes: June 12: The 1950s: The Juke Brothers sock-hop band; June 26: The 1960s: “Woodstock Tribute,” re-creation of the iconic rock festival; July 3: The 1970s: Colorado’s tribute to “The Eagles”; July 17: The 1980s Message in A Bottle, The Police Tribute; Aug. 14: Bella Luna Cirque Show; and Aug. 21: To be announced. Visit thewestminsterpromenade.com
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p.m. AMERICA’S PASTIME A brief history and selected .m. stories from the game of baseball. Join Active Minds rday, from 12:45-1:45 p.m. Friday, June 28, as we trace the history of baseball from Abner Doubleday to Barry Bonds. We will tell a few of the legendary stories of the game, including the Merkle Incident, the 1919 Chicago l host Black Sox, the Curse of the Bambino, and others. We will discuss Jackie Robinson and the role of the Negro -7 Leagues as well as how the modern era has been h d. For affected by the use of steroids. Bring your own favorite baseball story to share with the group. This event is sponsored by Villas at Sunny Acres and will take place at the Thornton Senior Center, 9471 Dorothy Blvd.,
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LOOKING AHEAD/JUNE 29 BOOK SIGNING Author Lori Holden, a 1980 graduate of Arvada West High School, has just released “The Open-Hearted Way to Open Adoption: Helping Your Child Grow Up Whole,” for families involved in adoption. Lori will sign books from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, June 29, at the Duncan YMCA, 6350 Eldridge St., Arvada. Limited copies will be available onsite. More information, including reviews, can be found at LavenderLuz.com. LOOKING AHEAD/JUNE 29-30 MS RIDE The 2013 Newmont Bike MS, presented by Point B, will take place June 29-30. The ride runs from Front Range Community College in Westminster to Colorado State University in Fort Collins and back. The ride will offer three route options: the traditional route that includes the challenge of Horsetooth Reservoir; a shorter and easier base route that does not include Horsetooth Reservoir; and a Saturday afternoon century option for riders seeking an endurance experience. For information or to sign up, visit www.cureMSco-wy.org. LOOKING AHEAD/JULY 6 GOLF TOURNAMENT Temple Micah’s 2nd annual golf tournament to benefit its endeavors to “Do Justly. Love Mercy. Walk Humbly” is on Saturday, July 6. The shotgun start is at 9 a.m. at Emerald Greens, 597 S. Clinton St., Denver (in the Windsor Garden community). This event is for families or individuals who play golf, relatively new golfers or those who like to play but don’t play a lot. Sponsorship options are available. Register at http://www.micahdenver.org or via Elaine Lee, 303388-4239 ext. 1. LOOKING AHEAD/JULY 12-13 REUNION/CLASS OF ’73 Highland High School
reunion for the class of 1973 and friends is July 12-13. All classmates from classes 1970 to 1979 are welcome. From 6 p.m. until closing on Friday, July 12, the reunion will be at Rodzillas Roadhouse, 10210 N. Washington, Thornton. On Saturday, July 13, the party will last from 2 p.m. to midnight and features games, food and the Rock Island Band (from 7-10 p.m. ) on 10 acres just north of Thornton. For information, send an email to highlandhighreunion@gmail.com or call 303-900-2873 (voice mail only; leave a message).
LOOKING AHEAD/JULY 13, AUG. 10 STREET FESTIVAL Summer evenings in Olde Town
Arvada will again come to life at the upcoming 2nd Saturday Street Festivals, presented by Historic Olde Town Arvada. The music of local favorites Chris Daniels and the Kings, The Wendy Woo Band, and The Indulgers will echo down Grandview Avenue from 4:30-10 p.m. June 8, July 13 and Aug. 10. Visitors will find plenty of food choices, beer and wine, and shopping options from vendor booths lining the street. For information, visit www.oldetownarvada.org.
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LOOKING AHEAD/JULY 14 BLOCK PARTY Eighteen of Colorado’s best blues and rock acts will play eight hours of non-stop music on three stages at the 16th annual Blues & BBQ for Better Housing block party from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 14, at 7307 Grandview Ave. in Olde Town Arvada. The goal is to raise $20,000 for Habitat for Humanity. Visit www.bluesnbbq.com to purchase an all-day pass or for information. LOOKING AHEAD/JULY 17 ACTIVE MINDS “India: A Story of Contrast,” presented by Active Minds. India has the fifth largest economy in the world, yet 25 percent of the population lives below the poverty line. India’s universities produce an educated elite that competes with the best in the world, while more than a quarter of the country remains illiterate. Economic opportunity abounds for the upper class and mean, while the lower classes and most women live a narrow existence. Join Active Minds as we explore these and other contrasts as we seek to understand India and how it fits into the global community. LOOKING AHEAD/AUG. 1 OUTDOOR CONCERT Friends of Broomfield plans its Friends Night Out for adults with developmental disabilities from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1. Pick up and drop off at Friends Place, 555 Alter St., Suite 19E, Broomfield. The group is going to the Nacho Men outdoor concert at Flatirons Mall. Dinner is not provided, so please eat ahead of time. Register by Monday, July 29. Contact Molly Coufal, evening/social program director, at info@friendsofbroomfield.org or 303-404-0123 to register and for information about cost. LOOKING AHEAD/AUG. 5-8 VOLLEYBALL CAMP Students going into fourth to eighth grades are invited to Arvada West volleyball camps Aug. 5-8 at Moore Middle School. Contact Debbie Pospisil at dpospisi@jeffco.k12.co.us. 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.
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MetrO nOrth Chamber Leads Tuesday group meets
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.
grief reCOvery A 12-week Grief Share program meets at 6:30 p.m. each Monday at Arvada Covenant Church, 5555 Ward Road.
lifering seCular Recovery meets at 6 p.m.
nOrthglenn-thOrntOn rOtary Club meets
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.
Center hosts a thought-provoking discussion on the weekly Torah 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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West MetrO Real Estate Investing Education Group meets from 7-9 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. We meet in Classroom 1. We cover all the information you will need to successfully fix and flip or buy rentals with positive cash flow. We analyze deals as examples, talk about where to get funding, the best ways to find a bargain and sometimes do property tours. Investors of all levels of experience are welcome but no agents please. tuesdays denver nOrth Metro Rotary Club meets 7:10 -8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at The Egg & I, 855 Thornton Parkway in Thornton.
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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/.
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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.
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.
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Overeaters anOnyMOus meets at 7 p.m. Mondays at North Metro Church, 12505 Colorado Blvd. in Thornton.
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days at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 12021 Northaven
at noon Tuesdays at Red Lobster, 1350 W. 104th Ave. in Northglenn. For more information, email NorthglennThorntonRotary@hotmail.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, place and reservations, call Susan Dittman at 303-673-9266 or Patti Bloomquist at 303-940-7478. nOrth MetrO Newcomer and Social Club meets on the 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.
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 IllnessAdams County) meets from 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/ Arvada-Business-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 more info call Virlie Walker 720-323-0863. 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 Wilmore-Richter 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.
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POLICE BRIEF Police investigate death of 4-year-old
Thornton police are investigating the death of a 4-year-old boy at Pine Lakes Ranch Mobile Home Community Clubhouse pool, 4210 E. 100th Ave. Officials suspect the cause of death to be drowning. The exact cause and manner of death is being determined by the Adams County Coroner’s Office. At approximately 2:56 p.m. Sunday, June 9, police and fire personnel were dispatched to the pool in reference to a pos-
sible drowning victim. Residents had removed the child from the pool prior to police and fire arrival and had initiated CPR. The preliminary investigation indicates the child — who is from Lafayette — was last seen in the children’s pool. It is not know how the child entered the adult pool where he drowned. There were approximately 50 people at the pool and surrounding area, including family members of the boy.
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SCHOOL NOTES 27J board appoints new member
The School District 27J Board of Education has appointed a new director to fill its vacant Director District 7 seat. Gregory Piotraschke, a Henderson resident and a music educator in the Jefferson County School District, was sworn in June 4 as the newest director of the sevenmember board. Piotraschke was one of two applicants to interview May 30 for the open board seat. He replaces former board director Sheree Coates who stepped down in May due to family obligations. Piotraschke’s appointment lasts until November. He does have the option to seek election this fall to serve the final two years of Coates’ term.
Dorland currently serves as the deputy chief academic officer for Denver Public Schools. In this capacity, she has led the district’s strategy for transition to the Common Core State Standards. She has also led the integration of the DPS educator effectiveness system with the district’s strategy on the Common Core and the new Colorado Academic Standards. Dorland’s previous experience includes serving as an executive director, an instructional superintendent, an elementary principal and assistant principal, an elementary literacy coach, a reading specialist and a classroom teacher.
Schools earn grant to fund counselor positions
Neill receives scholarship
Silver Hills and Northglenn Middle Schools have earned a Counselors Corps grant from the Colorado Department of Education. The grant will fund an additional fulltime counselor in each of these schools for two years beginning in 2014. The grant is worth about $350,000 over the next three years. The purpose of the state’s School Counselors Corps Grant Program is to increase the availability of effective school-based counseling within secondary schools. Grant funds are also used for increasing the level of school counseling services provided to increase the graduation rate within the state and increase the percentage of students who appropriately prepare for, apply to, and continue into postsecondary education.
New chief academic officer named
Adams 12 Five Start Schools Superintendent Chris Gdowski has named Tracy Dorland as the Five Star District’s new chief academic officer.
Thornton High School graduate Ciara Neill, a Northglenn resident, recently received a $1,000 scholarship from the Colorado County Clerks Association. Karen Long, Adams county clerk and recorder, presented the award to Neill Monday, May 20, at the Adams County Government Center. Neill will attend Brigham Young University-Idaho this fall where she will pursue a major in social studies education composite with an American government emphasis. Neill is a graduate of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program at Thornton High School. She served on the Northglenn Youth Commission for four years, two as president. As a member of the school’s speech and debate team, Neill competed in Original Oratory and National Exempt. She recently received the Adams County Mayors & Commissioners Youth Award, which recognizes youth who have overcome personal adversity and created positive changes in their lives.
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Dec. 31, 2018, and the city would like to push that back until Dec. 31, 2038. Williams said voters are generally agreeable to parks and open space funding and that council was confident the ballot measure will pass. “It’s important to the city because it is what funds all our parks and recreation,” she said. According to a staff memo to council, “Staff estimates the extension of the tax will generate $163.5 million in revenue between 2018 and 2038. To date, the city has spent $56,561,721 of Parks and Open Space funding.” Some projects funded by the tax include the improvements such as a boathouse, carousel, amphitheater, a skate park and a sports complex area at the Margaret Carpenter Park; the design and construction of Lambertson Lakes Park; and land acquisition for open space throughout the city. The last two questions deal with the
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background check from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, to ensure that the person can lawfully possess the weapon. The bill was part of a package of Dem-
city’s charter and are what Williams described as nonissues. Council will ask voters to approve charter language that, in the event of a mayoral vacancy, the mayor pro team becomes acting mayor and council elects a new acting mayor pro team to serve until the next scheduled election. This means that council would only have eight members until the next regular election, and after that the acting mayor and acting mayor pro team would return to their previous positions on council. This method of filling the mayoral position eliminates the need for an expensive special election, Williams said. Council has had to deal with mayoral vacancies twice in recent years — in January 2007 when Mayor Noel Busck resigned so he could assume his elected position on the Regional Transportation District Board of Directors and in January 2011 when Mayor Erik Hansen resigned to assume his new role as county commissioner. The last question, if approved, would add a continuity of government provision to the city charter in the event that a quorum of council is not able to meet during an emergency.
ocrat-sponsored gun-control bills that passed the Legislature and have been signed into law by Hickenlooper this year. Republican lawmakers unanimously opposed the bill. Hudak’s sponsorship of the legislation, along with her votes on other gun bills, led to a recall petition effort being waged against her. That effort recently was suspended by recall organizers.
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