Sentinel Northglenn 8-22-2013
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August 22, 2013
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Cabela’s opens: Store part of larger retail chain Thornton store held grand opening Aug. 15 By Tammy Kranz
tkranz@ourcoloradonews.com The international outdoor outfitter and retailer Cabela’s opened the doors of its Thornton store on Aug. 15. “We’re very excited in Thornton to get Cabela’s open for the public,” said Thornton Mayor Heidi Williams. “We know Cabela’s is a great anchor store for The Grove, and we anticipate it being a draw for customers from throughout the Front Range and even from neighboring states.” The store serves as an anchor at the 63-acre retail development called The Grove, at the southeast corner of 144th Avenue and I-25. The Grove is projected to have
290,000 square feet of hospitality and retail space in addition to Cabela’s 90,000-square-foot store. The development is being led by St. Louis-based real estate developer THF Realty. “This will really change Thornton and this whole region,” said THF Realty cofounder Michael Staenberg in October when the store broke ground. “Cabela’s will draw people from 50 to 100 miles away and bring people who haven’t come to Thornton.” Cabela’s also held the grand opening last week for its Lone Tree location. The store already has a site in Grand Junction. In addition to thousands of outdoor products, Cabela’s features a gabled entry façade, fireplace, Gun Library, Bargain Cave, Fudge Shop, and a mountain replica with North American game animals re-created in their natural habitat.
Cabela’s held its grand opening Aug. 15 at its new retail store at The Grove, 144th avenue and Interstate 25, in Thornton. Thousands of people flocked to the store over the weekend, and hundreds showed up the evening before as this photo shows. Photo by Tammy Kranz
Exhibit shares book burning history of Nazi Germany Opening reception features a story of survival
‘To keep a happier life, we need to know
By Ashley Reimers
life can be difficult, and
areimers@ourcoloradonews.com People poured into the reading room at Anythink Wright Farms in Thornton Aug. 15 in anticipation of learning about a piece of history. By 7 p.m., men, women and children sat quietly as Walter Plywaski began his story of survival during the Holocaust. It was 1939, and Plywaski was just 10 years old when he was placed in the ghetto in Lodz, Poland. That was just the beginning of years spent fighting disease, starvation, overcrowding and the loss of family members. His mother was killed in a gas chamber and his father was beaten to death. As the Boulder resident shared his story, he also shared his emotions about the inhumane treatment received by those in the ghetto and the Nazi concentration camps at Auschwitz and Dachau. “To keep a happier life, we need to know life can be difficult, and compare those times to the happier times,” he said. “These horrible things were being done to human beings by human beings — inhumane things.” Plywaski spoke about German police officers laughing as they beat a Jewish person, or the time when he nearly stumbled over the dead body of a friend in the streets of the ghetto. He said his survival in the ghetto and the concentration camps came from “being very lucky and very tough and, at times, even brutal.” “To me, the ghetto was worse than the concentration camp because I still had friends and family in the ghetto, and I watched as mothers saw their children die,” he said. In 1945, Plywaski and his brother Bill POSTAL ADDRESS
compare those times to the happier times.’ -Walter Plywaski
Holocaust survivor Walter Plywaski is greeted by people Aug. 15 at Anythink Wright Farms in Thornton after presenting his story of survival. Plywaski’s presentation was part of the opening reception of a new exhibit at the library, “Fighting the Fires of Hate: America and the Nazi Book Burnings”. Photo by Ashley Reimers escaped the concentration camp after aerial assaults caused an electric shortage on an electrified barbed fence. The two boys were able to crawl through the fence. A short time later, Plywaski said, they were picked up by an American infantry patrol and became American mascots.
Now Plywaski shares his story at various schools and organizations. His presentation at Anythink Wright Farms was part of the opening reception for a new exhibit at the library, “Fighting the Fires of Hate: American and the Nazi Book Burnings.”
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The traveling exhibit is produced by the Unites States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C., and is a comprehensive examination of the Nazi book burnings in 1933. The Nazis burned 25,000 volumes of books in cities throughout Germany as part of a symbolic act of censorship. The exhibit features free-standing graphic panels with reproductions of photographs, newspapers, posters, documents and books, as well as audio-visual components with historic film footage. “This exhibit is a reminder of how fragile our freedom is, and it takes people to have courage to protect those freedoms,” said Anythink director Pam Smith. “This is much more than an exhibit; it gets people to think about what is important in their lives.” The exhibit will run until Sept. 28, and the library will host interactive programs focusing on censorship, including a panel discussion with a variety of people from different backgrounds and careers. “Providing opportunities to understand our past is just one key role of libraries,” Smith said. “We hope our community will participate in this important conversation.”
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Go ahead, help make someone’s day They stand on a corner, three teenage girls in colorful summer dresses, their hands held high and clutching posterboards in neon green and pink scrawled with cheery messages: “Find the good.” “Smile - U - matter.” “Stay positive.” “Honk if you’re happy.” And many drivers do, creating an intermittent cacophony of horns of varying timbres and tempos. The girls respond with wide smiles and spirited fist pumps. Kinzi Kuhloie gives a thumbs-up as one driver leans on the horn repeatedly in a long series of honks. “Yeah!” she says excitedly. “They’re really pumped!” Kinzi is 17 and she’s been sign-holding, as she calls it, for two years. Her motivation is uncomplicated. “Life can get overwhelming and so many things can build up that you don’t find the good,” she says. “This reminds you to look for the good . . . and remember that it’s there.” Kinzi and her friends, Alyssa Hayne, 16, and Emily VonDongen, 19, have hit the streets in Highlands Ranch with their signs about twice a week this summer. The positive response, they say, keeps them coming back. “We’re making people happy,” Alyssa says, “one sign at a time.”
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Kinzi, Alyssa and Emily are part of a growing grassroots crusade to spread positive thinking. She got the idea from a good friend, a student at Mesa State University in Grand Junction, who started a club to promote positivity by holding signs. In Anacortes, Wash., in May 2012, the Happiness Sprinkling Project was born when people gathered at a popular intersection and held signs saying “You are loved” and “Yes oh Yes.” The movement to
“sprinkle happiness” through sign-holding events has since spread to 20 cities and two countries, according to its website. Last year, in Washington, D.C., a 29-year-old man campaigned to make people smile by standing at street corners with friends holding posterboards declaring “Honk if you love someone,” “Be happy” and “Don’t be so hard on yourself.” Passersby loved them back. These spontaneous, informal events fit neatly into the emerging field of positive psychology and the study of happiness. Instead of trying to figure out why we feel sad or depressed, positive psychology focuses instead on how we can become happier and more fulfilled. The world-renowned founder of positive psychology, Dr. Martin Seligman, directs the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania. (You can take the free authentic happiness test on the center’s website at www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/Default.aspx.) He contends that happiness can be analyzed into three measurable elements —positive emotion, engagement and meaning — and that the ultimate goal is to reach a state of well-being. What Kinzi and her friends are doing may not be earth-shattering in terms of establishing lasting happiness, but creating moments that make us smile or laugh or lift our spirits can make a difference that matters. Kateri McRae, an assistant professor at
the University of Denver who researches emotions, notes that studies show our brains are wired in a way that tune in more quickly to negative information. “Evolutionarily, negative information is usually more critical to deal with — and to deal with quickly — and so our brains process negative information a little bit faster,” she says. For instance, “If we discover there is something that wants to eat us out there, (the brain tells us) we should run as fast as possible.” Our brains hone in rapidly on causes of negative emotion, too. “We tend to pick out a `frownie’ face out of a sea of smiling faces pretty quickly,” McRae says. “Negative emotions can even further narrow our attention and . . . remind us of other negative things,” generating a feedback loop that keeps circulating unhappy feelings. But those same reinforcing effects manifest themselves with positive emotion also. “Being in a positive mood tends to make you more aware of the more positive things around you,” McRae says. “Remembering positive things tends to remind you of other positive things.” What Kinzi and her friends are doing, McRae says, can be clinically described as “benefit-finding” — encouraging people to look for the hidden benefits in life — a component of many therapeutic interventions. “You never know what is going to send somebody up, flip around a downward spiral into an upward spiral,” McRae says. “There is potential a sign could do that. My best guess would be that it helps a small portion of the people who drive by. You never know what’s going to turn someone’s day around. . . . Sometimes, you just need a reminder.”
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For Kinzi and her friends, much happi-
ness comes from making others happy. Yes, there have been people who flip them off or yell “You suck!” as they drive by. Kinzi’s reaction: “It’s really unfortunate you guys think that way, but you need the love the most.” But by and far, reaction is overwhelmingly positive. “Some guy pulled over last week and gave us $20,” Kinzi says. “He said, `You deserve some lunch.’ That was cool.” Another driver once parked to say: “I was having a terrible day and your sign completely turned it around and gave me hope.” And the driver of a Wonder Bread truck tossed out a box of muffins. Kinzi has plans to start a club that would take the positivity from the sign-holding to another level, something longer lasting — “the idea if I can change your day, you’ll change somebody else’s day.” But, on this afternoon, the girls enthusiastically wave their signs in the hope of bringing a little joy to someone who could use a pick-me-up. One driver shouts through a window: “Have a good day!” “Yeah!” Emily shouts back, glee in her voice. “You, too!” A car with two young men stops, waiting for the light to change. The driver leans over and yells: “What are you guys doing this for?” Emily grins: “To make you guys happy!” He pauses a moment, looks at her, then: “Thank you for making my day.” And he eases the car into the intersection, the smile on his face celebrating a moment of unexpected and simple pleasure. 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.
TCAP score released, superintendents weigh in Test scores released, superintendent weighs in By Staff Report Five Star District makes gain
Adams 12 Five Star Schools made gains on the majority of the 27 Transitional Colorado Assessment Program, TCAP, tests administered in the spring of 2013. When comparing 2013 results to 2012, the Five
Star District saw the percentage of students scoring proficient and advanced go up on 14 tests, dip on seven and stay the same on six. In 2012, the district saw proficiency gains on six tests as compared to gains on 14 of the tests this year. Performance improved in science in all three grade levels tested, grades 5, 8 and 10, with 10th grade seeing a 6 percent increase in students scoring proficient and advanced. The district saw an increase in its median growth
percentile ,MGP, for both reading, 47 MGP to 48 MGP, and writing, 46 MGP to 47 MGP. The elementary level saw its strongest median growth percentiles for reading over the past three years. In fourth grade, the MGP is 52 and for fifth grade it’s 50. The state median growth percentile is 50. Districts and grade levels with numbers at or above 50 are growing as fast or at a faster rate than the state. “While we’re encouraged by this growth, we have more work to do,” said superin-
tendent Chris Gdowski said. “The gap in proficiency rates between the district and the state are the greatest in reading with a 5 percent gap, and writing with a 7 percent gap.”
27J students continue upward trend
The latest Transitional Colorado Assessment Program data, released last week by
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Governor touts school-finance reform tax hike Rally brings out supporters, detractors of possible ballot measure By Vic Vela
vvela@ourcoloradonews.com Gov. John Hickenlooper gave a fullthroated endorsement of a school-finance reform tax hike at a Lakewood rally on Aug. 15, marking the beginning of a campaign behind what’s expected to be the most significant ballot question voters will decide this fall. Hickenlooper was joined by other education-reform advocates at a Green Mountain High School rally that drew more than 100 supporters of an initiative that will create $950 million in new taxes that will fund an overhaul of the Colorado school-finance system. “I refer to this all the time as the single most comprehensive education-reform initiative in the history of the United States,” Hickenlooper said. “With this initiative, we’re building a public-education system that’s going to serve as a model for the rest of the United States.” By passing Initiative 22 this fall, taxpayers would fund full-day kindergarten for all Colorado children and would provide more support for at-risk students and English learners. The initiative also aims to reduce class sizes and provide greater funding
A woman who opposes Initiative 22 holds a sign that reflects her views, as she stands across the street from Green Mountain High School in Lakewood on Aug. 15. Photo by Vic Vela equality for school districts across the state. Hickenlooper was joined at the rally by other supporters of the Colorado Commits to Kids campaign. They included Jefferson County Schools Superintendent Cindy Stevenson, who said that “an additional 3,000 5-year-olds will have free full-day kindergarten” in the county, and that at least 1,000 at-risk Jeffco children will have access to free preschool, if the initiative passes. Colorado Lt. Gov. Joe Garcia echoed Ste-
venson’s call to pass the ballot measure, saying, “We know that not all kids enter school on equal footing.” “But if we want all kids to graduate and all be ready for higher education we need to be sure we can provide the level of individualized support that not all districts can afford to offer,” Garcia said. Initiative 22 would raise taxes on all Colorado taxpayers. The two-tiered proposal would raise income taxes to 5 percent on everyone earning $75,000 or less. Those who earn over that amount would pay 5 percent on the first $75,000 in taxable income and 5.9 percent on taxable income above $75,000. Colorado’s current income tax rate is a flat 4.63 percent, regardless of income level. Hickenlooper said that Colorado is one of the lowest-taxed states in the country and will remain so, even if the initiative passes. But opponents of Initiative 22 were quick to jump on Hickenlooper’s comments. “I think it’s interesting that the governor comes to the county that will get the least return on its investment,” said Jefferson County Schools Board of Education member Laura Boggs, who attended Hickenlooper’s speech. Boggs says that Jefferson County taxpayers will pay at least $130 million in taxes, but that the school district will only get about $60 million in funding if the ballot initiative passes. “He stands in our backyard, where our children, if this passes, are worth less than
50 cents on the dollar,” she said. “I find that interesting.” Curtis Hubbard, of the Colorado Commits to Kids campaign, countered Boggs, saying that the initiative will result in more than $600 in per-pupil funding for students in Jefferson County, “which is an investment that we believe taxpayers will support.” Across the street from the rally, a small group of Initiative 22 opponents attacked the “ostensible reforms” that will occur if the ballot question passes. But mainly, they argued that Coloradans “won’t have the appetite for this type of tax increase.” “It’s just more money going into a bloated system that’s failing,” said Kelly Maher, a coalition member of Coloradans for Real Education Reform, the campaign that’s fighting against the initiative. “We need to reform the system first before we increase taxes on Colorado families.” Initiative 22 ballot organizers claim to have turned in more than 160,000 signatures of registered voters, nearly double the 86,105 needed to qualify for this fall’s ballot. However, the secretary of state’s office announced the day after the rally that it will have to review the signatures line by line to determine whether the measure makes the ballot. That’s because the verification of a random sample of petition signatures fell into a range that requires such a review. The secretary of state’s office has until Sept. 4 to complete its review.
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Welcome New Members Continued from previous page Precision Metal Manufacturing, Inc. Mr. Mark Allen 11060 Irma Dr. Northglenn, CO 80233 Phone: (303) 853-8424 www.precisionmetalmfg.com Starbucks Coffee Company Mr. Donn Peterson 450 E. 134th Ave. Thornton, CO 80241 Phone: (720) 323-6404 www.starbucks.com Subway Sandwiches Ms. Shivam Malhotra 9213 Huron St. Thornton, CO 80260 Phone: (818) 430-0395 www.subway.com
The Academy of Charter Schools Ms. Lisa Squire 11800 Lowell Blvd. Westminster, CO 80031 Phone: (303) 289-8088 The Sadler Law Office Mr. Derry Sadler 8400 East Prentice Ave., #1500 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone: (303) 409-7602 www.dalesadlerattorney.com Townsend Retirement Specialists Mr. Shawn Kelly 2761 West 120th Ave., #200 Westminster, CO 80234 Phone: (303) 452-5986 www.firstclassretirement.com
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Unser Racing Mr. Scott Sutton 7300 Broadway Denver, CO 80221 Phone: (720) 282-5000 www.unserracing.com
Vonachen & Associates CPA, LLC Mr. Jim Vonachen 2761 W. 120th Ave., #115 Westminster, CO 80234 Phone: (303) 466-3307 www.vonachenassociatescpa.com
About Your Metro North Chamber of Commerce Established in 1959, your Metro North Chamber of Commerce is the premier business representative for the Metro North region representing over 1,000 businesses in Arvada, Brighton, Broomfield, Commerce City, Dacono, Erie, Federal Heights, Firestone, Frederick, Northglenn, Thornton and Westminster. Your Chamber works to provide support to businesses in the region through strong advocacy at the local and state level while providing opportunities to help businesses grow
and develop. Your Chamber understands the fundamental effects that businesses and industry have on our communities and is thus committed to bringing businesses, educators, non-profits groups and government agencies together to speak with ONE UNIFIED VOICE TO PROMOTE THE ECONOMIC VITALITY OF THE METRO NORTH REGION. For more information about your Metro North Chamber of Commerce visit www.MetroNorthChamber.com or call 303.288.1000.
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Mncc connection opportunities Your Metro North Chamber provides on-going opportunities for business professionals to connect with other business professionals and to have access to relevant information that impacts our communities. Special eventS
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MNCC Workers Comp Meeting on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. at the Chamber Office (14583 Orchard Pkwy., #300, Westminster, CO 80023)
MNCC Ambassador Meeting on Tuesday, September 10th from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. at the Chamber Office (14583 Orchard Pkwy., #300, Westminster, CO 80023)
MNCC Tuesday Leads Group from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Lone Star Steakhouse (237 E. 120th Ave., Thornton, CO 80023)
MNCC Member Orientation on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Chamber Office (14583 Orchard Pkwy., #300, Westminster, CO 80023)
MNCC Leadership Advisory Board (LAB) Meeting on Tuesday, September 10th from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the Chamber Office (14583 Orchard Pkwy., #300, Westminster, CO 80234)
MNCC Business After Hours & Expo Event on Thursday, September 12, 2013 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver Thornton (83 E. 120th Ave., Thornton, CO 80233)
MNCC Thursday Leads Group from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. at Egg & I (885 Thornton Pkwy., Thornton, CO 80229) For more information on these events and other connection opportunities, Please visit our website at www.MetroNorthChamber.com or call 303.288.1000.
Welcome new Members Affiliated Marketing Group Mr. Dave Jones 4900 Baseline Rd., #296 Boulder, CO 80303 Phone: (303) 994-4263 Beer By Design Brewery Mr. Rich Aggen 2100 E. 112th Ave. Northglenn, CO 80233 Phone: (303) 249-9631 www.beerbydesign.com Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLC Ms. Carolynne White 410 Seventeenth St., #2200 Denver, CO 80202 Phone: (303) 233-1197 www.bhfs.com
Huntington Learning Center Ms. Cecile Mackendrick 4243 E. 136th Ave., #348 Thornton, CO 80602 Phone: (303) 280-5333 www.huntingtonlearning.com Ink & Threads Ms. Shelly Varasteh 9053 Harlan Street, #34 Westminster, CO 80031 Phone: (303) 410-9555 http://inkandthreads.com Innovative Mechanical Solutions Ms. Sheri Paiz 10650 Irma Dr., Unit 9 Northglenn, CO 80233 Phone: (720) 890-1080
Endurance House Mr. Jim Wnorowski Phone: (720) 475-0834
Integrated Network Systems, Inc. Mr. Bryan Herman Phone: (720) 275-4967
Fiori di Flavio Ms. Jennifer Graham 7505 Grandview Ave. Arvada, CO 80002 Phone: (303) 424-3033 www.fioridiflavio.com
Kissed by the Sun Ms. Bernadette Reed 3972 East 104th Ave. Thornton, CO 80233 Phone: (303) 280-7003
First American Title Mr. Gavin Higashi 11859 Pecos Street, #100 Westminster, CO 80234 Phone: (720) 402-0098 www.firstamcolorado.com
National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation Ms. Rhonda Hatfield P.O. Box 1848 Longmont, CO 80502 Phone: (800) 859-6723 www.nationalpancreaticcancerfoundation.com
First Citizen Bank Ms. Lisa Spatafore 13700 East Colfax Ave., #P Aurora, CO 80011 Phone: (303) 367-3361
NestWise, LLC Mr. Derek Branch 8400 E. Prentice Ave., #31500 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone: (303) 409-7656 www.nestwise.com
Fix-it 24/7 Plumbing & Heating Dr. Dirk Schmidt 10650 Iram Dr. Northglenn, CO 80233 Phone: (720) 466-0224 www.fix-it24.com
Payroll Vault Ms. Danielle Enriquez 8690 Wolff Ct., #200 Westminster, CO 80031 Phone: (303) 949-4004 www.payrollvault.com
GT Global Staffing Mr. Jim Konecne 530 Malley Dr. Northglenn, CO 80233 Phone: (303) 252-0483 www.gtglobalstaffing.com
Plan Ahead Events - Denver Metro Ms. Amy Dix 600 17th St., #2800 Denver, CO 80202 Phone: (720) 219-4192
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OPINIONS / YOURS AND OURS
Local politics better without partisanship Across Colorado, budding candidates for city and town councils and school boards are wrapping up the process of gathering signatures for their nomination petitions. These citizens are working to get their names on the ballot for this November’s election, and ultimately, they are trying to win a spot on an elected board that comes with little or no pay. Voters will pick from among these candidates without a party affiliation listed for the candidates. Further, a search for candidate information on the Secretary of State’s Tracer website yields the term “nonpartisan” next to the category “party.” Indeed, these are officially nonpartisan elections they are hoping to compete in. But don’t be fooled: There are partisan races being waged for municipal and
OUR VIEW school board offices in this state. Colorado law does not prohibit a candidate from campaigning as a Republican, Democrat, Libertarian or member of any other party. In other words, a candidate can tout that he or she is a member of a certain party, secure that party’s endorsement and even run among a slate of candidates looking to grab or maintain power for that party on an elected board. And voters who have been paying attention are not likely to need a party affiliation listed on their
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What symbolizes the end of summer to you? Although many students are already back in school, text books and pencils don’t always represent the end of summer for everyone. So we asked people what symbolizes the end of summer for them.
For me it’s actually more heat. I’m from Las Vegas, so at the end of the summer I have to go back home and it’s a lot hotter in Vegas than it is in Colorado. Mike Hyelsman
When the weather starts to get cool, it feels like the end of summer. It’s warm during the day and sometime rainy in the evening, so it feels like summer, but then it starts to get cool and then it’s fall. William Stevens
Well I’m a teacher so of course the end of summers means I’m back to work. Joellen Kramer
Doing things like going to Water World because I don’t live in this area. Also seeing school supplies at the stores. Bill Koskovich
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ballots to know who represents Team Blue or Team Red or Team Other. While it is not illegal, we believe this process violates the spirit of election law. The real spirit of serving on a city council or a school board, as we wrote in an editorial last month, should be a noble calling to public service — to make a community better. It is not promoting the platform of a major, national political organization. We believe local politics should be about people, not parties. It is particularly a shame when partisanship rears up to narrow the pool of candidates in an attempt to prevent votes from being split. Sure, when a party encourages someone not to run, it is a pragmatic move in that it increases the likelihood of achieving a
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It’s reunion time again Every five years we have an all-school class reunion in my little town of Sauk Centre, Minn. Last weekend was reunion weekend, but I was unable to be there (family issues) – the first one I’ve missed since we graduated in 1950. I’ll get the blow-by-blow account from my sister, but still I missed seeing the few of us still with it and able to keep trucking. My class of 1950 graduated 57 people, and the last time we broke bread together — five years ago — only 16 were left. My dearest friend, Donna, is in a nursing home back in Harrisburg, Penn., and I’ve heard of a few more either gone or in retirement homes. It makes me very sad to know our generation is dying off at a fast rate and getting together won’t happen anymore. My sister did send me a little poem about class reunions. Here it is: Every ten years, as summertime nears, An announcement arrives in the mail. A reunion is planned; It’ll be really grand; Make plans to attend without fail. I’ll never forget the first time we met; we tried so hard to impress. We drove fancy cars, smoked big cigars, and wore our most elegant dress. It was quite an affair; the whole class was there. It was held at a fancy hotel. We wined, and we dined and we acted refined, And everyone thought it was swell. The men all conversed about who had been first to achieve great fortune and fame. Meanwhile, their spouses described their fine houses and how beautiful their children became. The homecoming queen, who once had been lean, now weighed in at one-ninetysix. The jocks who were there had all lost their hair, and the cheerleaders could no longer do kicks. No one had heard about the class nerd who’d guided a spacecraft to the moon; Or poor little Jane, who’d always been plain; She married a shipping tycoon. The boy we’d decreed “most apt to succeed” was serving 10 years in the pen, while the one voted “least” was now a priest; just shows you can be wrong now and then. They awarded a prize to one of the guys
who seemed to have aged the least. Another was given to the grad who had driven the farthest to attend the feast. They took a class picture, a curious mixture of beehives, crew cuts and wide ties Tall, short or skinny, the style was the mini; you never saw so many thighs. At our next get-together, no one cared whether they impressed their classmates or not. The mood was informal, a lot more normal; By this time we’d all gone to pot. It was held out-of-doors, at the lake shores; We ate hamburgers, coleslaw and beans. Then most of us lay around in the shade, In our comfortable T-shirts and jeans. By the fiftieth year, it was abundantly clear, We were definitely over the hill. Those who weren’t dead had to crawl out of bed, And be home in time for their pill. And now I can’t wait; they’ve set the date; Our 55th is coming, I’m told. It should be a ball, they’ve rented a hall at the Shady Rest Home for the old. Repairs have been made on my hearing aid; My pacemaker’s been turned up high. My wheelchair is oiled and my teeth have been boiled; And I’ve bought a new wig and glass eye. I’m feeling quite hearty, and I’m ready to party. I’m gonna dance ‘til dawn’s early light. It’ll be lots of fun; But I just hope that there’s one other person who can make it that night. 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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Students at Mapleton Early College gather at the “heart” of the school, the round center, for an all-student photo on the first day of the 2012-13 school year. The round center allows for large group gathering, flexible learning spaces and is visible from all classrooms. District officials continue to work on programs and models that will enable students to succeed academically. Photo courtesy of Mapleton Public Schools
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g evEditor’s Note: This is the last story of a threer by part series highlighting what is on the horizon ess of for Mapleton Public Schools. The district’s who reformation eight years ago and the overhaul it. of the Skyview Campus were the focus of the em- other stories. After restructuring its schools and overuly hauling its Skyview Campus, Mapleton Pubdon’t will lic Schools is not slowing down its mission to ensure that each student is empowered to achieve his or her dreams. District officials still have a long checklist ers of goals — including adding school days, inhe creasing the number of years between kindergarten through second grade for students who need it, launching an attendance campaign and strengthening parent engagement. Board of Education Co-Chairwoman Norma Frank said since she became a part of the board in 2003, the conversation always returns to the district’s mission and figuring out how to support educators in holding high academic standards for all, removing obstacles that impede a student’s success and building meaningful academic relationships. “Mapleton is an innovative and courageous school district with families, teachers, leaders, partners and community members who will stop at nothing to make sure the needs of every student are met,” Frank said. “I expect to see even more of that in the next 15 years.”
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Students may not embrace the idea of increasing the number of school days, but educators in Mapleton say they feel it is necessary for academic success. “We believe that providing our children with additional days in the learning environment, coupled with robust fieldwork and cultural experiences, helps them to make great strides in closing the achievement gap and avoid summer learning loss,” said Superintendent Charlotte Ciancio. The district has added five student days to the 2013-14 school year for a total of 170 days. The goal is to increase the days by a total of 20; the implementation schedule depends on funding. “Adding a single day of student contact costs the school district close to $200,000,” Ciancio said. Last year the district came in 17th out of hundreds of applicants for the federal Race to the Top grant, said Deputy Superintendent Jackie Kapushion. The program only had enough money to fund 16 programs. The district has been working diligently to position itself higher for this year’s grant cycle. “We’re very committed to extending learning time for our kids,” Kapushion said, adding that even if the district does not receive the grant, student days will be increased, just not as quickly.
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Weekend Evening Schedule plus fill-ins and extra coverage needs Contact Ana at The Bingo Company (303) 467-0986 9:00 am to 12:00 Noon Mon-Thurs R.N/L.P.N FT NIGHT SHIFT POSITION AVAIL. EOE, $500.00 SIGN ON BONUS PLEASE CALL 303-688-3174 Several positions available at Thorncreek Golf Course! *Maintenance Workers *Cooks *Pro Shop Assistant *Range & Cart Attendants Visit our website to see more details and apply. www.cityofthornton.net EOE
Sales Associate PT Castle Rock BatteriesPlus Responsibilities: Customer Service, Sales, Merchandising & Inventory. High School Diploma and 6 months experience preferred. For more information 303-663-3744
The Colorado Dept of Transportation is hiring temporary positions in Morrison, Golden, Coal Creek, Empire and Idaho Springs for the 2013 - 2014 winter season. Must have a valid Colorado CDL class B or higher with proper endorsements. For more information and an application call 303-278-2047
Western Summit
Constructors, Inc. is seeking Formwork Carpenters & Laborers, Concrete Finishers, Pipefitters, and Millwrights (process equipment installations) and Foremen for large wastewater project located in Denver area. Applications will be taken at 9780 Pyramid Ct, Suite 100, Englewood, CO 80112, from 8-5 M-F. Send resumes to Careers@westernsummit.com or call (303)325-0325. WSCI is an EEO Employer.
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Garage Sales
2004 New Holland TC21D Tractor and rear blade $7500 303-880-3841
Centennial Heritage Greens Neighborhood Garage Sale This Friday & Saturday 8/23 & 8/24 8am-2pm (Centennial/South of Dry Creek on Holly) For directions use 4814 East Links Circle and follow signs. Upscale neighborhood adjacent to South Suburban Golf Course, Over 60 sellers Some are selling on Saturday Only Furniture, Bikes, Toys & Treasures
Farm Products & Produce Grain Finished Buffalo
quartered, halves and whole
719-775-8742
HILL’S HARVEST
Fresh Farm Produce 3225 E 124th Ave - Thornton Veggies • Peaches • Preserves Roasted Green Chili & More Pumpkin Patch
www.hillsharvest.com 303.451.5637
Locally raised, grass fed and grain finished Beef & Pork. Quarters, halves, wholes available. Can deliver 720-434-1322 schmidtfamilyfarms.com
Garage Sales Arvada
Moving Sale 10283 West 68th Way off of Miller at 68th Way Friday & Saturday August 30th & 31st 8am-5pm Household Items, Tools, Craft Supplies, Christmas Decorations, Appliances & Misc.
Arvada Huge Barn/Garage Sale Friday & Saturday 8am-? Corner of West 58th & Zang Way Antiques, Furniture, Household Items, Teacher Items, Clothes, and various other items. Castle Rock Garage Sale (Huge) Red Hawk Subdivsion 2348 Fairway Wood Circle, Castle Rock August 24th-25th 8:00-3:00 Refrigerator, oak bedroom set, women's clothes,halloween decorations, dishes, lamps, artwork, and much more. Castle Rock Moving Sale 144 S Amherst St- Founders Village 2 weekends Fri-Sat 9am-4pm Aug 16th & 17th Aug 23rd & 24th Tanning bed, exercise bike, lamps, small furniture, misc household, snow blower Castle Rock MOVING SALE Everything priced to go! 3245 Mount Royal Drive Fri. & Sat. August 23rd & 24th 8am-3pm Furniture, Lamps, Sony TV/Stand, Dishes, and much more! Golden Fri Aug. 23rd & Sat Aug 24th 9am4pm 4651 Eldridge St Yard, Garden and misc items
Highlands Ranch Fri & Sat 8/23 & 8/24 9am-4pm 9243 Sugarstone Circle Furniture, rugs, designer clothes, holiday, household items and much more! Highlands Ranch Huge multi household Garage Sale 8/23-8/24 8:30a - 2:00p ea. day 10173 Royal Eagle Lane
Fundraiser
Lakewood Friday August 23rd & Saturday August 24th 9am-3pm 10031 West Exposition Avenue Misc. Household Items, Furniture (Patio, Hospital Bed w/mattress etc.), Collectibles. Luggage, senior walker and more! Lakewood Garage Sale /Charity Fundraiser Saturday and Sunday August 24 and 25 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Shelter Thrift Store 2010 Youngfield St Come Shop for a Cause and Help the Animals We Need Volunteers Angels with Paws 303-274-2264
Arvada
Large Multi Family
Garage Sale 7102 Quay Street August 23rd & 24th 8am-3pm. Collectables, plates, furniture, household items, too much to list. Something for everyone Highlands Ranch Multi Family Garage Sale at 10800 Tower Bridge Lane in Highlands Ranch Fri. August 23rd from 8am-1pm Sat. August 24th from 8am-noon Lots of clothes, baby items, small furniture items and Misc. stuff Parker
Saturday August 24th & Sunday August 25th from 10am-4pm Lots of Misc. - 3 families Rowley Downs Sub Division 20825 East Parliament Court CASH ONLY
PAWNEE HILLS COMMUNITY SALE ELIZABETH
August 23rd & 24th 8am-4pm. Directions Parker Road South to Highway 86 East, North to Stage Run on Cherokee
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Estate Sales Denver 5510 Clay St., Denver, Sat. Aug. 24, 9-4, Furniture, Kitchen Items, Kitchen Rack, Clothing, Garden Tools, Tiller, Skis, Ski Rack, Sporting Goods, Grill, Electronics, CD's, LP's, Plants, Camera.
Golden
Large Estate Sale of Grace Schachenmeier 102 years of antiques, collectibles, household misc., Friday - Sunday August 23rd-25th 9am-3pm 2008 Cheyenne Street
Highlands Ranch 3 bedroom, 3 bath ranch style home, Furniture, Tools, and many additional items! 10044 Oak Leaf Way Fri. & Sat. August 23rd & 24th 8am-2pm (720)344-7900
Wheat Ridge ESTATE SALE at 3224 Jellison Street August 23rd & 24th Friday & Saturday 9-3 Collectibles, Antiques, Snow Blower, Canoe, Golf Clubs and much more
Appliances GE PROFILE Washer & Dryer Good working condition $200 303-472-1350
Arts & Crafts Sons of Italy annual Craft and Gift Fair
Holiday Crafters Wanted November 8th & 9th Friday 9-5 Saturday 9-4 5925 West 32nd Ave Wheat Ridge 80033 Applications now available www.osiadenver.org or call 303-462-0985
Harvest Craft Fair
CRAFTERS NEEDED Lakewood area September 28th 9am-3pm $50 per booth Call Kate 303-396-9635
Furniture Couch - Green Leather $100 720-962-9202
Lawn and Garden FREE GRAVEL you pick up 303-919-1186
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CLASSIFIEDS TO ADVERTISE, CALL 303-566-4100 Instruction AIRLINES ARE HIRING – Train for hands on Aviation Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified - Job placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 877-818-0783 Piano & Organ lessons. Contact John Schaller 720-314-0674. Beginner to Advanced.
Instruction Piano or Guitar lessons
At your home or my Parker studio by experienced, patient teacher. Parker, Highlands Ranch, S. Aurora. We can also work singing or songwriting into the lessons, and can include music that the student loves to keep it fun. Visit musictreecolorado.com or phone John at 303-521-8888.
Lost and Found schallermusic@yahoo.com www.schallermusic.com
PIANO INSTRUCTION
Ages 7+ All Levels Adult Beginners Welcome!! Nationally Certified Instructors Members, National Guild of Piano Teachers and Music Teachers National Association NOW IN PARKER! Dr. Stephen Fiess Mr. Neal Wegener (303) 791-6473 Email: hrpiano@juno.com Website: www. HighlandsRanchPianoLessons.com
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AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY.com Investor Relations $25k - $5mil / Direct: 719.252.0909
Musical SINGERS WANTED! The Arvada Chorale gives voice
to classical and popular music! For more than 35 years, the Chorale has presented performances of Holiday, Jazz, Broadway, Latin and Celtic music! The Arvada Chorale is expanding its membership for the 2013/14 concert season. All vocal parts needed. The process is easy! Just email info@arvadachorale.org or call 303-368-4003 to set up an audition time. For more information regarding the August 26th auditions, please see our website. Thank you! www.arvadachorale.org
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Autos for Sale
04 Nissan 350Z silver convertible. Unique gold tan interior, cover & snow tires! One owner. $12,500 Call 970-215-1471 2001 Chevy Duramax diesel LS 3500 4WD extended cab$15,000 119,537 miles. Duramax 6600 V8 engine, Alison 5 speed automatic trans. 4 wheel drive locking differential rear axle, custom utility bed w/tool boxes. AC, AM/FM stereo, off road skid plate package. 303548-2033 2002 Ford Thunderbird Convertible 23,300 miles, always garaged, comes w/hard top. Very clean interior, LoJack, Exc. Cond., 1 owner $20,000 303-5482033
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RV’s and Campers 1991 Hallmark truck camper Clean, Good condition, everything works. Includes camper stand and jacks $2800 Call 303-828-6122 or 303-667-9114
Cats Free Kittens
to good home orphaned kittens raised by hand, 2 calico, 1 yellow/white Litter box trained 303-621-2113
Horse & Tack Moving - Rubbermaid Water Tank 70 gal. $40, gates 4'-10' $35-$65, chain link panels 6' $45 ea., Poly Well Feeder $60, Sinking Tank Heaters 1500 watts $15 ea., 5' bunk feed w/rack (mini) $125 ea., T posts $3 ea. (303)232-7128
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SERVICES TO ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICES, CALL 303-566-4100 Air Conditioners
Concrete/Paving
Electricians
Handyman
J-Star Concrete
Radiant Lighting Service **
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Since 1955
Carpentry Carpenter/Handyman:
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Cleaning
Ali’s Cleaning Services
Residential and Commercial Cleaning • 15yrsexperience •WindowCleaning • Detailed,Honest, •Insured&Bonded Dependable •GreatCustomerService
Call Ali @ 720-300-6731
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DAZZLING DAIZIES HOUSE CLEANING
Electrical Work All types. Honest and reliable, licensed & ins. Free estimates. Craig (303)429-3326
Fence Services BATUK FENCING
Low rates, Free estimates Scott, Owner 720-364-5270
D & D FENCING
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Computer Services
Computer Professionals Rockies
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Driveways, Sidewalks, Patios Tear-outs, colored & stamped concrete. Quality work, Lic./Ins. Reasonable rates "Small Jobs OK!" 303-514-7364
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Drywall
A PATCH TO MATCH
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303-423-8175
G& E Concrete • Residential & Commercial Flatwork • Driveways • Patios • Walks • Garages • Foundations • Colored & Stamped Concrete • Tearout/Replace
25+ yrs. Experience Best Rates • References Free Estimates • 303-451-0312 or 303-915-1559 www.gandeconcrete.com
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Sanders Drywall Inc.
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Darrell 303-915-0739
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720-203-7385
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General
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Call Fish Fisher at:
720-308-0425
Painting Remodel and home repairs
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call Al 720-308-6741 Hauling Service
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Olson Landscaping & Design
(720)891-9283
Handyman A Home Repair & Remodeling Handyman Large and small repairs 35 yrs exp. Reasonable rates 303-425-0066
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Call 720-257-1996
trash hauling
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Call Bernie 303.347.2303
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*Trash Cleanup*old furniture mattresses*appliances*dirt old fencing*branches*concrete *asphalt*old sod*brick*mortar* House/Garage/Yard clean outs Storm Damage Cleanup Electronics recycling avail. Mark 303.432.3503
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Trash & Junk Removal
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House Cleaning Gloria's Hands on Cleaning
Reliable, 25 years in business, personal touch, spring cleaning. Weekly, bi-weekly, once a month Servicing the Metro North and Metro West areas
Landscaping/Nurseries
AFFORDABLE
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Ron Massa
Office 303-642-3548 Cell 720-363-5983 No Service in Parker or Castle Rock
We will match any written estimate! Same day service! No job too small or too big!
Lawn/Garden Services
Long lasting Specialty Services interior & exterior Over 40 yrs. experience References and guarantee available.
Call Frank Aerating, Lawn Mowing, Fertilizing, Power Raking, Yard Clean-up and Sprinkler Work
LAWN SERVICES
$$Reasonable Rates$$
*Lawn Maintenance*Leaf Cleanup* Tree & Bush Trimming/Removal* Removal/Replacement decorative rock, Sod or Mulch*Storm Damage Cleanup*Gutter cleaning * All of your ground maintenance needs Servicing the West & North areas Mark: 303.432.3503 Refs.avail
303.420.0669 Bob’s Painting, Repairs & Home Improvements 30 yrs experience Free estimates 303-450-1172
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Notice... Check Internet Reviews, BBB, etc. b4 hiring anyone!
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Fisher Cycle Works
Call Rick 720-285-0186
"AFFORDABLE HAULING"
Call Ed 720-328-5039
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Small engine repair also
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Cowboy Fencing is a full service fence & gate company installing fences in Colorado for 23 years. Residential/Commercial/Farm & Ranch Fencing
Landscaping/Nurseries
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Interior Painting Specialists, Drywall Repair, Exteriors and more…
Alpine Landscape Management
Aerate, Fertilize, Power Raking, Weekly Mowing Trim Bushes & Sm. Trees, Sr. Disc.
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Mark’s Quality Lawn Care * Sod * Rock * Landscaping * Bush Trimming Specials all summer long * Aerating * Fertilizing * Bug Control * Mowing in selected areas only * Free Estimates * Senior Discounts 303-420-2880
Sosa Landscaping
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Please call anytime: Mr. Domingo 720-365-5501
Misc. Services
STAIRLIFTS INSTALLED
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Perez Painting Interior and exterior painting, wall repair, refinishing and texturizing, deck repair and epoxi floors. Specializing in older and custom homes. Insured References Available
720- 298-3496 Plumbing AA Rocky Mountain Rooter & Plumbing Professional Service - WITHOUT Professional Prices Licensed * Insured * Bonded Free Est. Over 25yrs exp. Local family owned company 303-960-5215
with a Warranty Starting at $1575
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Roofing/Gutters
Let us inspect your roof and see what minor repairs can be performed to prolong the life of your roof.
Bathroom/kitchen remodeling, repair work, plumbing leaks, water damage. No job too small Window replacement. Serving Jeffco since 1970 (303)237-3231
Insured & Bonded
Family Owned & Operated. Low Rates.
Roofing/Gutters
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Roofing:
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Let chips fall where they may
Janet Anderson and Debbie Jones work on their painting at one of the many paint-outs the Colorado Plein Air Festival will be holding through Sept. 29. Courtesy photos
Getting ‘air’ from all over Expanded Plein Air Festival adds new sights to paint
Art & Ale at Wildlife Experience
We’ve heard of Brews & Blues, Brews & BBQ and even Brew at the Zoo. Now The Wildlife Experience in Parker is hosting its third annual Art and Ale Festival 6-10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25. For just $25 per person or $45 per couple, you can peruse The Wildlife Experience’s galleries and exhibits, but also enjoy musical performers, brews and good eats. Wildlife Experience members can purchase discounted tickets for $20 per person. Tickets purchased the day of the event are $30 per person. No other discounts apply. Art and Ale is for only those 21 and over. For more information, call 720-4883336 or visit www.thewildlifeexperience. org.
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he annual Denver Plein Air Arts Festival has grown into the largest urban plein air festival in the nation, and has a new name to celebrate its expansion. The Colorado Plein Air Festival kicked off on Aug. 1, and will be hosting paintouts all over the state through September, giving artists chances to paint some of the state’s most glorious and historic locations. “En plein air” is a French phrase that means “in the open air” and describes art that is created outside as opposed to in a studio. Artists literally set up their easels at an outdoor location and work there, trying to capture the essence of the scenery. “We’ve expanded this year from just Denver locations to statewide locations and artists will have multiple locations they can paint any time,” said Christine Serr, marketing director of the festival. “There are specific days when a location is selected and many artists will all gather to If you go paint one locaWHAT: Colorado Plein tion, but the sites Arts Festival can be painted whenever an artist WHERE: Scenic and wants.” historic locations all Some of the over Colorado many locations WHEN: Through for this year’s fesSept. 29 tival are Dinosaur Ridge, Bear Creek REGISTRATION FEE: Lake Park, TriniAdults - $25 dad History Mu18 and younger - $10 seum and Chief INFORMATION: Hosa. www.gtmd.org/ The festival colorado-plein-air also has scheduled
As the saying goes, “there’s no such thing as bad publicity.” Especially free publicity. Boulder Canyon’s potato chips got a plug on cable TV’s “Breaking Bad” on Aug. 11 when a character in the AMC network series is shown munching on a bag of Boulder Canyon’s sea salt and cracked pepper chips. In Sunday’s mid-season premiere, Hank Schrader (played by actor Dean Morris), a Drug Enforcement Agency agent and brother-in-law of Walter White, the series’ chemistry teacher turned crystal meth maker — is digging into a bag of Boulder Canyon’s chips. How did Boulder Canyon take the news that its product was featured on a hit cable series about cancer-stricken high school teacher (played by Bryan Cranston) turned drug kingpin? On its Twitter feed (@BoulderCanyon), the company wrote: “Now we know Hank’s got good taste in his snacks! We wonder what flavor Walt would like...?” and “Eating our chips clearly helps in the investigative process.” Boulder Canyon said it did not pay for product placement on the show. The Boulder Camera first reported the story.
Hideaway fundraiser for Laradon Terri Lombardi reaches for a new color while working on a plein air painting as part of the Colorado Plein Air Festival. paint outs in urban locations, including the 16th Street Mall and the Denver Art Museum. According to Rebecca Laurie, public relations director with History Colorado, the organization worked with the Golden Triangle Museum District (GTMD) to make historic sites like the Ute Indian Museum and Buffalo Bill Museum part of this year’s program. For seven years the GMTD, an area near downtown Denver, has hosted the Plein Air Arts Festival to celebrate painting al fresco. Last year they worked with Denver Mountain Parks and The Lariat Loop Heritage Alliance as a kind of test program to see if artists would participate if the festival expanded. The answer was a resounding yes. Some of the paint-outs will be during the day, others at night, all with the goal of capturing the scenery in different and unique lights. Participating artists can enter one or more pieces completed during the fes-
tival to a juried competition and exhibition of selected pieces at the Denver Public Library. Participants don’t have to submit their work to be judged for display in the festival, but certainly have the option if interested. One of the best things about this festival, according to Laurie, is the camaraderie that it fosters. “There’s a great community spirit here, and the differences in everyone’s work is fascinating,” Laurie said. “Youth are encouraged to participate too, so we really want people to get out and paint.” Fans of art are also welcome to attend the paint outs and watch as painters create their works. The sheer variety of subjects available makes the Colorado Plein Air Festival something really special. “There are just a wealth of painting opportunities available,” Serr said. “That’s why the expansion is so exciting. For a schedule of paint outs and to register, visit www.gtmd.org/coloradoplein-air.
The Hideaway Steakhouse in Westminster is hosting a great fundraising event, “Discover the Hideaway,” 4:30-9 p.m. , also on Aug. 25. The event will raise money for Laradon, an organization supporting children and adults with developmental disabilities and other special needs. To learn more about Laradon visit www. laradon.org. Reserve your spot by calling the restaurant at 303-404-9939. The Hideaway is located at 2345 W. 112th Ave. in Westminster. The last time we were there, we had a great meal and super service from the Hideaway folks.
`Great Football Payback’ deal
Green Valley Ranch Golf Club has caught football fever and is making a special membership offer. If you purchase a club membership before the Denver Broncos regular season starts on Sept. 5, you participate in “The Great Football Payback” offer. The golf club is offering a 16-month membership for the price of 12 months. Plus, for every Broncos victory, you will get $25 back or up to $400 if the Broncos win all 16 of their games. Contact Heather Kleeman at 303-371Parker continues on Page 16
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Northglenn eyes retail marijuana businesses Ordinance clears first reading, public hearing set By Tammy Kranz
tkranz@ourcommunitynews.com Residents will get to voice their opinions on whether Northglenn should allow retail marijuana to be sold in the city. City Council voted on the first reading of an ordinance allowing the retail establishments by a 7-2 vote. Ward II council mem-
bers Leslie Carrico and Joe Brown voted against the measure. The council will vote on the second and final reading of the ordinance after a public hearing on the matter at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26, at City Hall, 11701 Community Center Drive. In November, Colorado voters approved Amendment 64, which allows the possession, use, display, purchase, transport, transfer and consumption of marijuana accessories and 1 ounce or less of marijuana by persons 21 or older. It is up to each municipality in the state
whether to allow marijuana establishments to operate in their jurisdictions. Northglenn already allows medical marijuana businesses. The ordinance, if approved on second reading, will allow medical marijuana businesses to share an existing license with a retail establishment. Some location regulations established in the ordinance include that locations cannot be: within 200 feet of any single or multi-family residential structure; within 500 feet of a licensed child care facility;
within 500 feet of any educational institution or school, college or university, either public or private; within 500 feet of any public park, public pool, or public or private recreational facility; within 1,000 feet of any halfway house or correctional facility; within 1,000 feet of any other retail marijuana business; within 1,000 feet of any medical marijuana business; within 1,000 feet of any dual-operation marijuana business; within any building or structure that contains a residential unit; or upon any city-owned property.
Man charged with first-degree murder of two teens Staff report A man arrested for confessing to killing two missing juveniles has been formally charged with two counts of first-degree murder.
William Otto, 43, was charged on Aug. 15 with the death of Gustavo EspinosaGamboa, 16, and Jonathan Gonzalez, 15. Otto is also charged with five counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and one count of tampering with physical evidence.
On Aug. 10, the Adams County Sheriff’s office conducted an investigation that led them to Otto, who stated he had killed Gonzalez and Espinoza- Gamboa and then took their bodies to an area in Sedgwick. According to law enforcement, Otto gave detectives specific directions to lo-
cate the buried bodies. The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office along with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office located the bodies and exhumed them from the ground. There are no other suspects at this time, and this is an ongoing investigation.
NORTHGLENN NEWS IN A HURRY Northglenn On the Record Northglenn City Council voted on the following during its Aug. 12 meeting. Council members in attendance were Mayor Joyce Downing, Carol Dodge and Wayne Dodge, Ward I; Leslie Carrico and Joe Brown, Ward II; Mayor Pro Tem Susan Clyne and Marci Whitman, Ward III; and Kim Snetzinger and Gene Wieneke, Ward IV. Apartment development approved Council unanimously approved the second and final reading an ordinance that allows the rezoning at 11525 Community Center Drive from planned unit development to planned unit development certain real property. This rezoning will allow Holland Partners, which owns the property,
to develop multi-family units. This project is called Stone Mountain II. The site was zoned PUD for 188 residential units as a secondary phase of the initial Stone Mountain I development in 2000. The proposal at the time called for nine structures, 42 garage spaces, and an area for a future clubhouse/community center. The original development was never realized, and the current owner requested modification of the PUD to increase the number of units to 228. The site consists of approximately nine acres.
JAG funds accepted
Council unanimously approved acceptance of the 2013 Justice Assistance
Grant (JAG) in the amount of $10,190. The Northglenn Police Department applies for and receives JAG funds every year. The funds will be used to purchase an APX6500 base station radio. This will enable inhouse personnel to continue to connect to officers in the field. Remaining funds will be used for additional mobile radio repair or replacement.
Budget appropriation approved
Council unanimously approved appropriating $395,280 in Denver Water funds to the Grange Hall Creek project. Northglenn entered into an intergovernmental agreement with Denver Water on Jan. 14 as part of the Washington Detention/Grange
Hall Creek improvements project. The IGA required Denver Water to reimburse the city for the actual design and construction costs of the relocation (lowering) of Conduit No.81 due to the drainage and pedestrian improvements at the project. These funds are reimbursement for the completed work of lowering the Denver Water Condit No.81. This amount will subsequently need to be transferred into the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District, Trust and Agency Account specifically set up for this project. The next regular meeting will be 7 p.m. Aug. 26 at City Hall, 11701 Community Center Drive. — Compiled by Tammy Kranz
NORTHGLENN POLICE NOTES Robbery, unlawful possession of a controlled substance: A 40-year-old Thornton man was arrested Aug. 13 after he stole various cologne/perfume bottles valued at $221 from Ulta Salon at Northglenn Marketplace. He was also found to be in possession of 0.55 grams and 2.67 grams methamphetamine. He was processed and held as an adult. Shoplifting: A 23-year-old Centennial woman was arrested Aug. 11 after she tried to steal $67.54 in grocery items from Albertson’s at 500 E. 120th Ave. She was issued a summons and later released. Theft, two counts disorderly conduct, cruelty to animals: Officers were dispatched Aug. 10 at 7:54 a.m. to Albert-
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son’s at 500 E. 120th Ave. in reference to an assault that had just occurred there. A 32-year-old Northglenn man was involved in a fight with another man and threw a dog to the ground during the argument, injuring the animal. When officers contacted the man, he was out of control, defiant, uncooperative and belligerent. He was in possession of the other man’s sunglasses, valued at $100. He was taken into custody, processed and later transported to the Adams County jail. Criminal mischief, domestic violence, child abuse, harassment: Officers were dispatched Aug. 7 at 11:45 p.m. to a rolling domestic violence at the intersection of West 104th Avenue and Huron Street.
A man told the officers that he went to Safeway on West 104th Avenue and Federal Boulevard, where he saw his ex-girlfriend, a 19-year-old Federal Heights woman. In an effort to avoid contact with her, he left. She followed him as he pulled into the Bellco Credit Union parking lot and blocked him by ramming his car with hers, causing $1,000 in damage. She had two juvenile passengers with her during the incident. The woman was contacted and taken into custody. She was processed for the above charges and transported to the Adams County jail. Theft: An officer was dispatched Aug. 7 to the 11400 block of Cherokee Street in reference to a trailer theft. A man told the
officer that someone hooked up to one of his trailers from the back of his business and drove off with it. A smoker was being pulled behind the trailer with a chain. The man said the suspect must have realized he was dragging the smoker behind the trailer, and stopped and cut the chain that attached it, leaving the smoker in the northeast corner of the parking lot. The value of the trailer is estimated at $1,250. There is no suspect information. Items in the police reports are compiled from public information contained in police department records. Charges or citations listed don’t imply guilt or innocence, and all people are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Yes they can
basis, Redstone makes 16 flavors of mead and was the first to create a line of draft mead in kegs. “We have seen the acceptance that craft beers in cans has received, and we wanted people to be able to take mead on camping trips, into venues and to other places that prohibit glass bottles,” said David Myers, owner and founder of Redstone Meadery. Three flavors — black raspberry Nectar, the apricot-flavored Sunshine Nectar, and Nectar of the Hops — will be available nationally in 500ml cans. For more information, visit www.redstonemeadery.com or call 720-406-1215.
events, the Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival, is back, 1-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24. VIP ticket holders can enter the event at noon. The cigar fest is being held in the outdoor plaza behind the Millennium Harvest House at 1345 28th St. in Boulder. For just $110 a ticket, cigar lovers will receive 30 cigars, eight taster drinks, a souvenir glass and bag, cutter, lighter and a free meal. For more information about the festival, visit www.rmcigarfestival.com.
Can it be done? Boulder’s Redstone Meadery certainly “can can.” That why Redstone is canning three flavors of its carbonated “Nectar” in 500-milliliter (16.9-ounce) cans. Redstone began shipping to national distributors earlier this month. Redstone Meadery started making mead 12 years ago and is the nation’s second-highest total producer on a volume
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`Beatles’ are back … sort of
The Beatles’ lone concert appearance in Colorado came in August 1964 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison. “1964: The Tribute” comes to Red Rocks at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., and tickets are $30 and available at www.ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster centers or call 800-745-3000. Tickets also are available at www.cpt12.org, or by calling 303-296-1212. The concert benefits Colorado Public Television 12.
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Rosencrans twins ready for next challenge Legacy tennis brothers moving from doubles to singles
the By Scott Stocker sports@ourcoloradonews.com e 50. From doubles to singles is where Legaled cy’s senior twin brothers, Mike and David Rosencrans, are headed for the 2013 high ita- school tennis season. It’s a move that Legce, acy coach Alan Godman feels the boys are until ready to make. The Rosencrans placed third in the Class 5A state meet, held at the Gates Tennis Center in Denver, last season at No. 1 doubles. They were unbeaten during the regular season and through the districts. However, they lost to Fairview at state in the semifinals and had to battle back for bronze medals. Singles in high school will be a different challenge for the twins. It’s not that they aren’t used to playing in singles competition, it’s just that they both feel they are going to miss being together on the court for the prep season. “It’s going to be a lot different,” Mike said. “We’re not intimidated by playing singles as we do play a lot of singles competition during the summer. You play age group in the summers, so now we’ll see a lot competition from players we’ve never seen before out of our age group and from around the state. “Dave gives me a lot of confidence when we’re playing together,” he said. “I just want to go into the season with an open mind. We have some good players on our team, and I think we do have a lot of potential. We certainly have some fine freshmen coming in this season. Every year there is room for improvement, so we’ll just have to see how it goes.” Dave said feels he and his brother are up to the challenges they will face. “We had a solid season last year, and it was pretty cool,” Dave said. “I’ll miss
playing high school doubles with Mike, but I’m also looking forward to the high school singles challenge. But in high school, it will be different, and as Mike says, there are a lot of players out there we haven’t heard about. “I think we’re going to have a pretty good team,” Dave said. “We have seven freshmen, and they seem pretty good. I’m confident that we’ll have a good year. No doubt Godman is pleased with the leadership the Rosencrans brothers will offer. And he has some more fine talent available for Legacy. “The twins are leaders,” Godman said. “We also have Alex Jensen back, and he was at No. 3 singles last season. One of the keys on how the boys are placed will also depend on Kevin Rivera. He won state at the CARA singles in his 15-16 age group. Yes, another fine talent.“ Legacy has good numbers back with 23 players, but that’s short of the 33 he had on the team a year ago. The drawback is that Legacy lost seven seniors from last year’s squad. It appears that the main rebuilding will take place among the doubles outfits. “This is a bunch of pretty good, young players, but we seem to have some fine talent,” Godman said. “Every year we get a surprise, and we’ll just have to see how the team and year goes. We have what it takes to have a winning season.” The Rosencrans are not the only brother combination playing for Legacy this season. The Karlson brothers, senior Chad and sophomore Sam, also return. Chad played at No. 2 doubles last season while Sam was at No. 4 doubles. There’s a good possibility they will be teamed together this season. “We’re also high on senior Austin Martinez,” Godman said. “He shows a lot of promise this season. Like Kevin, he is poised to step up.” When it gets down to No. 1 singles in the league, one has to take a good look at Matt Flanigan of Mountain Range. He just missed out on a trip to state, but several of the league coaches are high on this
prospect, as is Flanigan himself. “I’m focused,” Flanigan said. “The key is to just go out there, not blow up after a missed shot, and fight to take the point back. I feel confident and good about
coming back for the season. We have a lot of freshmen, but a team I feel has a lot of potential.” The Class 4A state tournament will take place at Pueblo City Park Oct. 10-12.
Tennis Teams At a Glance Horizon High School
Coach: Alex Le (3rd year). Returning players: Hunter Geoff, JR; Zenas Lee, SO; Jack Nelson, FR. Outlook: Coach Le knows he will once again be short on numbers, expecting about nine players, and knows this will be a rebuilding season. As a result, the Hawks will just be involved in dual matches and no tournaments until the league and regional meets. Zenas Lee, no relation to the coach, has been slated to play at No. 1 singles. “He has only played two years, but he has improved so much,” Le said. Geoff will be at the No. 2 singles position as he was a year ago. However, both will face a solid challenge from Nelson. Nelson attends Holy Family, but the school will not have a tennis program this fall. Nelson also has played in England.
Mountain Range High School
Coach: Karl Buck (8th year). Returning players: Nikita Boilkov, SR; Isaac Cree, JR; Devin Darnell, FR; Matt Davis, FR; Grady Eagan, SR; Matt Flanigan, SR; Tyler Harsch, FR; Raymond Lobato, FR; Hunter Rohlman, FR; Michael Serna, JR; Andy Thai, SR. Outlook: The Mustangs graduated 10 players from last year’s team, but Buck is high on his present roster,and he said feels it is a nice mix despite the low numbers. There are only four seniors, two juniors, no sophomores, but five freshmen reported. Buck said it is important to build toward the league and regional meets. Michael Serna played on the No. 3 doubles tandem that placed third at state last season, and he certainly could be moving up. And, Karl is high on Matt Flanigan, who he feels will have a fine season at No. 1 singles.
Thornton High School
Coach: John Jones (1st year). Returning players: Ryan Baten, SR; Michael Flores, JR; Justin Hoang, SR; Ethan Hollister, SO; Allan Nguyen, SR; Vu Nguyen, SR; Kennedy Schade, SO; Anthony Tran, SR. Outlook: The Trojans are a bit low in numbers, 12 out, but a few more expected. No state qualifiers are back. However, one of the special keys is that all three singles players return as well as the experienced doubles players. And, that’s where Jones, who also played for Thornton when he was in high school, feels good about. Baten is back at No. 1 singles, and he is coming off a fine summer after winning an age group CARA state singles title. Hoang played at No. 2 singles last season while Flores was at No. 3 singles. Making it all the better for Thornton is the return of double players Anthony Tran and Vu Nguyen and the combination of sophomore standouts Schade and Hollister. Adding to the depth is that fact that Allan Nguyen, also in the doubles mix, returns.
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Thornton volleyball confident in young team Trojans have five returning players this season
Volleyball Teams At a Glance Academy Charter High School
By Kate Ferraro
kferraro@ourcoloradonews.com Last year’s youth is this year’s experience. That’s the case for the Thornton High School volleyball team, which has five varsity players returning, the majority of whom were underclassmen last year. The Trojans will need that expertise when playing against their rival teams in the East Metro Athletic Conference. Coach Lisa Sauner has high hopes for her 2013 squad, in that she wants to be sitting in the top quarter of the league by the end of the season. “EMAC league has been continually competitive at the very top with the same teams,” Sauner said. “Brighton, Prairie View, Rangeview. We want to be able to compete with those teams and take them to five (sets) and get the win we need to be able to keep us up there in those top three spots.” Rangeview was the team the Trojans lost to last year in the postseason. Senior Meagan Craven said in order to beat the Raiders this year Thornton will need to improve on setting better,
Thornton High School volleyball coach Lisa Sauner gets ready to throw a ball to her players during a drill Aug. 16 at Thornton High School. Photo by Kate Ferraro as well as, ball passing and ball control. Craven admits she needs to progress because setter is her main position. “I’m a setter, so that’s a really big thing I need to work on,” Craven said. “And we need to work on our ball passing, ball control, but we’re really getting it.” Craven, a captain in the 2012 season, is returning to the team, as is senior outside hitter Alyssa Zinser. The two seniors have been on the team all four years. Sauner said she expects a lot from them, and they are a very important part of the team. She said they do a great job encouraging the girls and building team
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spirit. Zinser is hoping to be a good leader for the team. “I’m hoping to be captain and to lead my team in any ways that they need,” Zinser said. “Anything that we’re struggling with, just be an all-around team player and support the girls.” Both Zinser and Craven said one of the team’s strength’s this year is the great chemistry the players have with each other — off the court as well as in it. They said they’re always communicating with each other and trying to find ways they can improve their game. Even though the Trojans have only a few practices under their belt, coach Sauner said the team is already looking good and are excited to be playing. “They look great,” Sauner said. “We have our days where we have to get on them a little bit more, but for the most part, I think the girls are really excited about being here. Excited about starting the season and kicking off with a great start. Looking forward to the future.”
Coach: Jill Fitzpatrick (2nd year). Last year’s record: 11-12, (9-3 League). Returning players: Tarabeth Herman, OH, SR; Katie Theurer, S, SR; Jo Becker, MB, SR; Julia Silva, DS, SR. Outlook: It is always the goal of the program to improve. Last year we saw improvement, and we anticipate a jump again this year. We expect to compete for the league title. In recent years, one team has dominated the league. We are going to fight to end that reign. The Academy has never won a league title in volleyball. I think we have it in our heads that this is our year to win. While we graduated a large group last year, we have a strong core returning. Obviously, it’s not going to be easy getting past tough teams like Middle Park, Clear Creek and Bennett. If the girls come together, stay disciplined and work hard, we will surprise a lot of teams both in the league and around the state.
Jefferson Academy High School
Coach: Janelle Bennett (1st year). Last year’s record: N/A. Returning players: Alexa Carroll, OH, SR; Emma Anderson, OH, JR: Taylor Spaziani, RH, JR. Outlook: Our goal this year is to get to Regionals and State. I would like the girls to be in the top 100 teams in Colorado by the end of the season. Last year we ended 130, and I would definitely like them to move up.
Mountain Range High School
Coach: Bruce Randall (2nd year). Last year’s record: 5-18. Returning players: Abby Brich, MB, SR; Maria Agazio, MB/OH, JR; Tayla Maes, DS, JR. Outlook: We are a young team with lots of young talent. We should be able to play solid defense and are in a better offensive position this year compared to last. The Front Range League is always very tough but we should be very competitive with all the teams in the league this year.
Northglenn High School
Coach: Sarah Doyle (2nd year). Last year’s record: 3-21 (1-9 League). Returning players: Abby Thao, OH, SR; Noel Conley, RS, SR; Alysia Thao L, SR; Kerri Feldman, M, JR; Lexi Kite,
JR. Outlook: My goal is always to have a successful season. Success comes in different forms. It is important to me that, as a program, we create and build student athletes. My hope is that the young ladies we coach come to realize their own potential not only as athletes but as role models in their community. We strive to support the whole student athlete. I am looking forward to a wonderful season. We have an outstanding group of girls and coaches.
Standley Lake High School
Coach: Corinne Emory (1st year). Last year’s record: N/A. Returning players: Bethany Trevino, L, SR; Kira Paik, S/RS, SR; Gabby Hutzler, OH, SR; Sydni Kilnes, MB, SR; Mariah Bighorn, S/RS, SR; Lisa Shileny, OH, JR; Kelsie Winterfield, MB, JR; Casey Torbet, OH/ RS, JR; Maddie Block, DS, JR; Sidney Kizer, S/OH, JR; Rachael Willinhganz, SO. Outlook: Varsity’s goal is to make it to the regional tournament and win more games than we lose. We want to be known as a scrappy team that fights until the end.
Thornton High School
Coach: Lisa Sauner (9th year). Last year’s record: 13-10. Returning players: Alyssa Zinser, OH, SR; Meagan Craven, S, SR; Allegra Collette, M, JR; Kelsey Gabler, OH, JR; Anna Venard, L, SO. Outlook: With five returning varsity players the squad looks strong, bringing back a lot of experienced players. The goal this season is to continue to increase the speed of our game and improve our blocking. We have a few players who will be stepping into key rolls on our court, so we hope to bring a very competitive edge to this seasons’ matches and compete at the top of our league.
Westminster High School
Coach: Tim Bergman. Last year’s record: 6-14. Returning players: Izzy Burge, MB, SR; Gillian Munoz, JR. Outlook: We expect to do much better this season with more experience and a hunger to win and make an impact in our League. We hope to be top tier this season and put the pressure on. We’ve retooled our offense, now the Wolves are ready for the hunt.
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FALLSPORTS
m Community vital in Gators soccer program Standley Lake boys soccer supported by girls team By Kate Ferraro
kferraro@ourcoloradonews.com The Standley Lake athletics program is built around community, with athletes supporting each other. The Gators boys and girls soccer teams have caught that community spirit. The boys are at the girls’ games, and the girls
encourage the boys. When Jeff Vigil took the head coaching job for the boy’s team four years ago, the Gators hadn’t been to the playoffs in 13 years. He had to rebuild the team and develop the soccer community. He said promoting a soccer community is an important factor when coaching the team. “Success isn’t always measured around losses,” Vigil said. “Success is measured around `are we able to keep the tight-knit community?’ The winning will take care of itself.” Senior Jacob Belich said he believes having support from the girl’s team and athletes in other sports is the reason the
boy’s team is successful. “It’s not all about us,” Belich said. “There’s more sports at Standley. We try to support not only girl’s soccer but all the sports. We try to get them to come to our games.” The Gators earned a playoff spot last year for the first time in 15 years. And in order to continue to be successful in the 2013 season, the squad will have to deal with losing one of the best goalkeepers in Cameron Chacon to graduation last year. Ryan Fernandez, a senior, will finally get an opportunity to play after three years of sitting behind Chacon. The goalkeeper said he’s ready to take on that challenge.
“Hopefully I can keep this team strong in the defensive position,” Fernandez said. “Cameron did a great job last year, and I believe I can help this team in my position.” The Gators will look to Belich, a midfielder, for guidance in returning to the playoffs again this year. Vigil has been coaching Belich since he started on the team as a freshman and said he’s liked watching him develop over the years. Senior Tyler Atwood is also returning to the squad. Vigil said the center back who’s been on varsity for three years is very athletic, quick and strong. The coach hopes Soccer continues on Page 20
Soccer Teams At a Glance Community Christian Academy
Coach: Steve Gustafson (6th year). Last year’s record: 6-8-1. Returning players: Nick Gustalson, C, Danny Hoesle, M, JR; Gus Schofield, D, JR; Josiah Bandenbos, D, JR; David Keener, GK, JR; Micah Brosenghini, F, JR; Kip Scott, D, JR. Outlook: Our goal is to win 10 games this year and improve our goals against this year. We have a better keeper so I think that will be a good key to that.
Horizon High School
Coach: Aaron Smith (3rd year). Last year’s record: 6-7-2. Returning players: Jared Rio, M, SR; Michael McNeill, D, JR; Niko Savage, M, JR; Aries Marlonnson, F, SO. Outlook: N/A.
Legacy High School
Coach: Tony Romano (5th year). Last year’s record: 4-11. Returning players: Eric Andrade, F, SR; Connor Bell, MF/D, SR; Jonah Cavender, MF/D, JR; Isaiah Mondragon, GK, JR; Tate Collison, GK, SO; Riley
Johnson, D, SO. Outlook: We are a very young team with little experience at the high school varsity level. We will only have four seniors, only two of whom are returning varsity players. We should be technically strong, but young. Our team is filled with midfielders who will play in other positions such as defense. Returning goalkeepers who split varsity time last year should add some stability to the back line. This team should be more competitive than last year. We expect to compete for a position to play in the postseason.
Mountain Range High School
Coach: James Hock (4th year). Last year’s record: 4-10-1. Returning players: Diego Luna, M, SR; Alec Schmacht, D, SR; Tyson Little, F, SR; Tyler Vos, F, SR; Kyler McCleland, D, JR; Matt Philips, D, JR; Gary Casso, F, SO; Justin Johnson, GK, SO. Outlook: We look to build on some successes from last year when we were a young team. While still largely sophomores and juniors, the hope is that a bit of maturity and strengthened
leadership will tip many of last year’s close battles in our favor. We obviously foremost want to finish in the top four of the Front Range and get back to the playoffs, where we haven’t been in a couple of seasons.
Skyview High School
Coach: Justin Thomas (2nd season). Last year’s record: 3-11-1. Returning players: Joel Gutierrez, M, SR; Saul Sanchez, GK, SR; Adrian Avila, D, SR; D’Angelo “Lolo” Escobar, M, JR; Christian Guzman, M, JR. Outlook: We have high expectations for this season; we know we will improve our record from last year, and we want to make a name for Skyview boy’s soccer as our girl’s team has the last two years under coach Abbie Page. Our team goals are to place in the top two in Colorado League 7 and to make the Colorado state playoffs.
Standley Lake High School
Coach: Jeff Vigil (4th year). Last year’s record: 9-4-2. Returning players: Jacob Belich, M, SR; Tyler Atwood, D, SR; Colin Berg, D,
SR; Adam Williams, M, JR; Cody Calcagno, D, JR; Kyler Fowkes, F, SO; Nick Rosser, F, SO; Kyle Iftodi, F, SO. Outlook: We have a good group of guys returning from last year’s playoff team. We graduated some good leaders and have had guys step up and take on those roles already. We look to compete as a tight knit group and build a chemistry that goes far beyond the soccer field. We all not only want to make the playoffs, but win in the playoffs and hope to challenge for a 5A Jeffco League Title. We know that becoming a tight group whose players believe in each other is the first priority and always measures success.
Westminster High School
Coach: N/A. Last year’s record: 3-12. Returning players: Chue Fue Lor, M; Hector Ortega, D; Said Moreno, F. Outlook: This season we are looking to improve our record, as well as grow tighter as a team. We will once again maintain our 100-percent eligibility record and toughen up our midfield.
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2013 PREVIEW
FALLSPORTS
Gators small team hope to stay healthy Standley Lake gymnastics depending on juniors to be successful this season By Scott Stocker
sports@ourcoloradonews.com The numbers may be down for the Standley Lake gymnasts, but the situation does nothing to detract from the competitive atmosphere. After all, there is some fine talent ready to go for Kristen Larrington, who begins her 11th season as the Gators’ coach. “I don’t think we have a lot of depth for this season as we lost so many from last year,” Larrington said. “The key is to make sure everyone can stay healthy and not get injured. We only have 11 girls, but these girls are solid. I think we can still score in the middle 170’s, so I’m still very much encouraged.” Standley Lake placed ninth in last season’s Class 5A state tournament with a score of 176.875. That wasn’t a bad score when one considers that the Gators did not have any team members place among the
top six in any of the individual events. Helping lead the way for Standley Lake this season will be juniors Maddie York and Jordan Ireland. York has been a mainstay for the Gators the past two seasons, and Ireland joins the team after competing at the club level. “I’m excited, and I think we have a bunch of good girls,” said York, who was All-league on floor. “Our key is to stay healthy and not get injured. I do think my best event will be floor again. I’m a little weak on bars, but overall feel pretty good. I’m also pleased with my beam. Being All-league has helped me gain a lot of confidence.” Ireland is more than pleased to join the high school competition as she has been a fairly high-ranked club gymnast. “I’m excited to be on the team this year,” Ireland said. “I was No. 1 on floor for much of the season, but I had a back injury near the end of the season. It still hurts a bit, but cer-
tainly getting better. I feel solid in vaulting and will be doing the best I can, too, on bars and beam. I’m going to go hard and just do the best I can for the team.” Junior Hanna Bissani had not come out for the team at the beginning of the season, but Larrington said she hopes Bissaniwill soon be joining the squad. Seniors Bree Polson and Mikaela Fatzinger will certainly add experience to the Gators this season. “Numbers are down, as I mentioned,” Larrington said. “But the desire to do well from all the girls is present, and that certainly is a key.” Broomfield won the title, 187.625, followed by Fort Collins (183.85) and Overland (183.7). Rocky Mountain’s Keri Peel was the All-around champion with a score of 38.925, while her teammate, Lauren Glover was second, 38.75. The individual event champions last season were Clarie Hammond of Loveland on vault (9.8) and floor (9.85), Lauren Glover of Rocky Mountain on beam (9.70) and Erica Pollock of Fort Collins on bars (9.7).
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The Gators want to contend for a 5A Jeffco title this year. Vigil said they’ve built a couple of years of success, which will motivate them this fall. And now that the squad has tasted victory, Vigil wants just a little bit more. He said he hopes to give the team a good year of experience just like last year when they earned a spot in the postseason. “The reason I do this is because I want to do something in my life as an adult to help kids experience things that I felt when I was a kid,” Vigil said. “Seeing the smiles on the kids’ faces, seeing them get rewarded, the community you work within gets so excited. That’s the experience you want to provide. At the end of the day, that’s just the most rewarding thing.”
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Standley Lake gymnast Hallie Davis, middle, is assisted on the uneven bars by coaches Kristen Larington, left, and Marisa Purcell, right, Aug. 14 at the Paul Derda Recreation Center in Broomfield. Photo by Kate Ferraro
Standley Lake boys soccer senior Jacob Belich practices a drill Aug. 16 during a preseason practice session at Standley Lake High School. Photo by Kate Ferraro
Atwood and Belich, will take the leadership reins. Belich said he wants to make it to the playoffs again and has an idea of how he can lead his team. “Show by example and hopefully earn the respect of my teammates so that they follow me,” Belich said. The team will also have sophomores Kyler Fowkes, Kyle Iftodi and Nick Rosser back on the field this year. Vigil said even though they’re young, the three are going to be as much leaders as anyone else. With a year under their belt, they’re going to be players on whom the team relies heavily.
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the Colorado Department of Education, show School District 27J students continue to make academic progress, reaching or maintaining district highs in proficient and advanced levels on 11 different tests. “The data shows from year to year that we are making steady gains in our academic achievement,” said Superintendent Chris Fiedler. “When you take a longer look back at scores from the past five years, a clearer picture emerges of our continued growth. These gains show the results of our clear, defined focus on student achievement. It is also a credit to the
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collaborative effort of our teachers, principals, support staff and parents to make our students successful. Highlights from the 2013 results include: · Record highs on fifth-, ninth-, and 10th-grade reading scores; fourthand 10th-grade writing scores; and fourth- and 10th-grade math scores · Matching 2012 record highs on ninth-grade math scores and 10thgrade science scores · Three years of consecutive record highs on fourth-grade reading scores, ninth-grade writing scores and fifthgrade math scores · Improvement on 16 overall test scores School District 27J meets or exceeds the state average in: third-, fourth- and fifth-grade reading
Tri-County Health Department has presented the Adams County Planning and Development Department with a 2013 “Public Health Hero of the Year.” The award recognizes individuals, businesses and organizations in the Tri-County region (Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties) that work to improve or promote public health in the Tri-County area. The department received a 2013
award in recognition of the county’s participation in the long-running, countywide Household Chemical Roundup (HCR) program. Accepting the award on behalf of Adams County was employee Craig Tessmer, an environmental analyst who has coordinated the county’s participation in the HCR program for many years. In 2012, a combined total of 55,000 pounds of household chemical waste and 24,000 pounds of electronic waste was collected at two Adams
County Household Chemical Roundup and Electronics Recycling drop-off events. HCR workers also collected 20 tons of paint, 1,115 gallons of used motor oil, 370 gallons of antifreeze, 124 vehicle tires, 158 propane gas cylinders and 2,939 pounds of batteries. The next HCR event will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Thornton Infrastructure Maintenance Center (IMC), 1245 Washington St., Thornton. For more information, go to www. tchd.org/householdchemical.htm.