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Jefferson County, Colorado • Volume 8, Issue 39

Hick backs gun control

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Governor supports limiting high-capacity magazines By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews.com Gov. John Hickenlooper on Feb. 14 said he supports at least a few of the major firearms-related bills that are being sponsored by Democratic state lawmakers, the first time he has done so since the recent unveiling of a controversial gun-control package that is being sponsored by members of his own party. But Hickenlooper isn’t prepared at this time to give his approval to all eight of the bills that Democrats are proposing this legislative session, including ones that would hold gunmakers and owners liable for crimes that involved assault weapons, and one that would Report ban concealed guns on college campuses. Hickenlooper’s comments on those controversial guns issues came during an expansive interview with members of the Capitol press corps, one where the governor also talked about other hot-button issues, such as oil and gas drilling, marijuana regulations, and the possibility of a repeal of the state’s death penalty. The interview took place inside Hickenlooper’s office, on the eve of votes in the House of Representatives on four pieces of gun-control legislation that passed. The governor said he supports three of those four gun measures, including one that would limit the number of rounds that high-capacity ammunition magazines can carry. The current bill would ban magazines that carry more than 15 rounds, but Hickenlooper said that lawmakers “might end up having to compromise.” “Certainly, there might be a number in there that makes sense,” he said. Hickenlooper also said he supports a separate bill that would impose a fee on gun buyers’ own background checks, which right now is somewhere in the neighborhood of $10. Hickenlooper acknowledged that his support for the fee is “controversial” and something that he is going to “catch a lot of heat” for, but that it’s the right thing to do. “The folks that are needing … or making use of this regulatory environment, it’s not unreasonable for them to pay the cost of that,” the governor said. Hickenlooper also reiterated his support for background checks for private gun sales and transfers, something he already said he favored during his State of the State speech last month.

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Art that is Young at Heart Gallery at recreation center brings together generations in name of arts By Sara Van Cleve

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rtists young and young at heart have put their finest work on display. The 27th annual “Art for the Young at Heart” art show is on display through March 20 at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd. The art of 15 adults and 119 north Jeffco schoolchildren from 13 area schools is being showcased. “The part that is lovely is showcasing the work of the students,” said Allendale and Fitzmorris Elementary Schools art teacher Laurelee Martens. “The difficult part is deciding who’s in.” Martens selected 20 first- through sixthgrade students from her two schools to be in the art show based off criteria such as using design elements they have learned and creativity. “It’s a great opportunity for the students to experience an art show as well as receive

An oil painting by Betty Needham titled “Spring” is on display during the Art for the Young at Heart Art art show at the Community Recreation Center in Arvada. Photo by Andy Carpenean positive affirmation,” Martens said. Jeanne Downes, grandmother of Weber Elementary third-grader Avery Beach, said she thinks the intergenerational art show is

a great idea and her granddaughter is very excited to be in it. “I think it’s wonderful,” Downes said. “(Avery) is very artistic and creative. (The art show) gives them such a good feeling of self-esteem I think.” Some of the adult artists said they think combining generations through an art show is wonderful too — like Maryann Cooper, who has been taking watercolor classes at the CRC for years, just like several of her fellow artists in the show. “I think it’s great,” Cooper said. “Having the children here makes it a lot more fun.” Cooper won second place for her watercolor painting of a bluebird. “I’m shocked,” Cooper said. “I think there are a lot of very nice paintings. I’m really amazed at the different styles and how great a lot of the work is.” “Art for the Young at Heart” is sponsored by the Apex Park and Recreation District, north area Jefferson County Elementary Schools and the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District. Participating north Jeffco elementary schools include Allendale, Campbell, Fitzmorris, Hackberry Hill, Lukas, Pleasant View, Semper, Sheridan Green, Sierra, Swanson, Thomson, Weber and Witt.

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Citizens-to-be give new life their all The questions flit around the table like a game of Jeopardy. “If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?” “The vice president.” Pause. “Biden.” “You got it.” “Who is the speaker of the House right now?” “John Boehner.” “What are two Cabinet member positions?” “Secretary of Agriculture and Secretary of State.” “Good.” “What is one power of the federal government?” “To print money.” “Good job!” Rachel Grazi tells her students. “Good review! You guys sound confident!” Sitting around a table in a cozy corner of a library, they are confident. María Turner from Bolivia, and Perla Ramos, Ana Villegas and Yovanna, who doesn’t want her last name used, all from Mexico. All legal residents, they are studying to become U.S. citizens. It’s only when they think about the exam that determines their fate that they worry. “I’m nervous,” Yovanna says, “that I won’t make it.” About 70 immigrants each year pass through the doors of the nationally recognized Immigrant Resources Center in Littleton seeking help with the citizenship process. They are paired, one-on-one or in small groups, with volunteers who help them navigate the citizenship process. The program also connects immigrants to resources for employment, housing and education and offers English lessons. Those using the program live throughout metro Denver, such as Lakewood, Littleton and Aurora. Although most have moved here from Mexico and other Latin American countries, they come from all over, including Liberia and Ukraine. And they come, Grazi pauses, after working all day. “They are committed.”

The center was established in 2004 by Littleton citizens who recognized the growing diversity of their city and wanted to ensure these newcomers became part of the community’s fabric. A recent federal grant will allow the center to help another 40 immigrants work toward citizenship. “There’s a big demand,” Grazi, the citizen program coordinator, says. “It’s such an important step in their journey.” What students must learn before taking the Oath of Allegiance, she says, is the story of America. “What is the economic system of the United States?” Ana: “A market economy.” Yovanna: “Capitalism.” “What problem led to the Civil War?” Ana, Yovanna, Perla, María: “Slavery.” “Who did the U.S. fight in World War II?” Yovanna: “Japan.” Perla: “Germany.” María: “Italy.” “The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name two of the writers.” Ana: “Alexander Hamilton.” Yovanna: “James Madison.” Ana: “John Jay.” “Whoa,” says volunteer Christine Khorsand, a retired world language professor and French native who herself became a naturalized U.S. citizen some 20 years ago. “I’m sure a lot of Americans wouldn’t know that.” During the past decade, more than 6.6 million immigrants have become U.S.

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citizens, according to the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services. That averages about 680,000 new citizens a year. Colorado welcomed 7,805 new citizens from more than 20 countries in 2011, the most recent year for which figures are available. About one-fourth were from Mexico, but the other leading countries of birth were Ethiopia, Vietnam, India, China, Canada and Russia. A swirling, flavorful melting pot. Program volunteer Bernard Small has watched the demographics of Littleton change dramatically since he moved there 25 years ago. “Even here in Littleton, there’s so many different people,” Small says. “Diversity makes it feel more of a community.” He helps with the program because it allows him to open his arms in an inclusive gesture. “There’s a need now for this type of program. We’re moving toward a global community. If we’re going to be a part of that population, we have to be ready for it.”

“What is the first promise?” Perla: “I promise to give up loyalty to other countries.” Christine: “What does it mean to give up loyalty?” Perla raises her hand. “Renunciar.” To renounce. Christine: “Exactly.” Perla continues with her hand up. “I promise to defend the Constitution of the United States.” Ana: “I promise to serve in the U.S. military if needed. I promise to serve the nation if needed. I promise to do important work for the nation if needed. I promise to be loyal to the United States.” “What is loyalty?” asks Bernard. María: “You have to be ready for the United States.” Bernard: “To be ready, what must I do?” María: “If I need to go to the war … to defend …” Yovanna, in her early 30s, moved here from Mexico with her parents about 20 years ago. Her first choice as a career would have been the Army. “If I could, I would have joined the ROTC in high school,” says Yovanna, a paraprofessional in a Denver elementary. “For me, it would be heroic, like being proud of a country. After I study the history, I feel like `Wow!’ This country went through a lot of battles to become where it is. I’m proud of it …. It is my country.” She wants to make it official. On Feb. 26, if she can pull together the $680 needed to apply, she will file application papers for citizenship. Although it’s difficult to renounce your country of birth, Ana is willing to do it to live here. “The rights of the people here,” she ex-

plains simply. “I want to serve this country.” Perla, who has lived in this country 18 years, also would like the security citizenship can offer. “My life is here in the United States.” “I was so sad,” Yovanna says, “when I couldn’t vote.”

The students turn to page 206. The Oath of Allegiance. “The oath is really long and it has some difficult English, even for Americans,” Rachel says. “You will become a citizen of the U.S. at a naturalization ceremony. During the ceremony, you will recite the Oath of Allegiance to the United States. When you recite the oath, you will make these promises.” María: “… and that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion, so help me God.” “What is mental reservation?” Christine: “It’s like you say, `Yes, I support …’” María: “… not only words, but it’s in your heart.” It is the night before María’s citizenship exam. “I’m excited,” she says. “I’m nervous.” On Valentine’s Day, she drives from her Littleton home to the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services in Centennial. Her husband, a U.S. citizen, can’t come because he is working. She is alone. “But I’ll be fine.” She answers a series of questions about her personal life and whether she is a terrorist or a communist or whether she’s been in jail. Next, she must answer correctly six of 10 questions the officer randomly selects from the 100 she has studied with her classmates. She passes easily. It all takes 25 minutes. Then María is told she needs more paperwork regarding her marriage, such as shared banking accounts and bills, before she can recite the oath. She’s a little disappointed. But the hard part, the exam, is over. She has submitted the documents. She is confident that, within a few weeks, she will be a citizen. And, then, “I will feel happy.” “What does the Constitution do?” Ana: “Sets up the government, defines the government.” “What are two rights of the Declaration of Independence?” Yovanna: “Life.” Perla: “Liberty.” Yovanna: “Pursuit of happiness.” Everyone’s dream. Wherever you come from. Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. She can be reached at ahealey@ourcoloradonews.com or 303-566-4110.

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Hoping for a happy ending Jeffco libraries struggle with budget By Glenn Wallace

gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com Editor’s note: This story is the final in a three-part series, looking at how $3.1 million in reductions to Jefferson County’s 2013 operating budget impacts the programs and people involved. “This year is really pivotal for us,” Pam Nissler said. The executive director of the Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) system could have said it this way too: They cannot keep doing what they are doing. The third largest library system in the state is looking to make quite a few changes in the years to come. Specifically, Nissler said the organization was making a concerted effort to become a leaner and more cost effective organization in the face of repeated annual budget cuts beginning with the housing collapse in 2008. “Everybody who relies on property tax got hit, especially us, since 97 percent of our revenue comes from there,” said JCPL Associate Director of Communications Rebecca Winning. In three years, the libraries have absorbed $3.8 million in funding cuts. Entering 2013, even after reducing hours and laying off 26, the department had to use $600,000 of its reserves to cover operating expenses, according to Nissler. If more cuts occur it will be patrons like Carrie Clark of Golden who will be affected. Clark brought her two young daughters — 8 months and 2 years — to story time at the Golden branch library last week. “It’s just the most amazing program for kids that I’ve ever been to,” Clark said after her daughters had finished singing songs and listening to a book. Clark said she takes her daughters to story time three times a week, and her older boys come to the library for a homework tutor program. “It just has something for everybody,” Clark said.

Eight-month-old Adeleine Coolen-Clark, left, and Kai Joshua Vogt, right, 3, sit at the front of a group of youngsters who enjoyed a recent midday story time program, put on for free at the Golden Library. Photo by Glenn Wallace All those free services need to be supported somehow. Nissler has pledged to balance the JCPL budget starting with 2014, which could mean more staffing, supply and programming cuts. However, even without further operating deficits, the mere maintenance work on the 10 county library locations is projected to drain the library reserves within 10 years. On top of that, the department would like to update and upgrade many of its materials, as well as build new facilities for the Wheat Ridge/ Edgewater and Columbine communities, although there is no defined source for the millions that such new construction would cost. “But we still have the vision. We’re still moving forward where we can,” Nissler said, adding that property taxes are projected to start rising again in 2014. This fall, the JCPL will also finish paying off the bonds that helped construct the Belmar Library, freeing up hundreds of thousands in annual funding. Until then, Nissler said her staff was striving to make it through these lean times with the minimal amount

of impact on library patrons. “There are fewer people to help, and fewer hours to access the libraries,” Nissler said, referring to the 12 less hours per week that the county’s larger libraries are now kept open. Alison McCombe, head of Children’s Services at the Golden Library, said story time gatherings were very popular at the library. She said she helps conduct story time events every morning that the library can open early. However, due to cut backs, that means she cannot offer one every day, even though she says there is ample demand. “”When you have so much limitation in time and in staffing, you have to think about if you can really accomplish any good idea you have,” McCombe said. McCombe said even with the austere budgets of recent years, the enduring popularity of programs such as story time with county residents helps to prove the worth of modern libraries. “After all, nobody else does what we do,” she added.

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House passes gun bills Without a single Republican vote, measures move to Senate By Vic Vela

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Newspapers have long been known as the recorders of history. And as the Rocky Mountain News approached its 150th anniversary, former editor Michael Madigan was busy at work piecing together a project that highlighted 150 of the most memorable and historic front pages throughout the paper’s existence. Madigan’s idea was to run one front page per day for the 150 days leading up to the Rocky’s anniversary date. Yet, only 103 ever ran — each tucked inside the back page with an accompanying story about why it was chosen — before the Rocky itself became history, closing Feb. 23, 2009, two months shy of its big birthday. Months after the paper closed, however, Madigan released the rest through the publishing of “Heroes, Villains, Dames & Disasters: 150 Years of Front-Page Stories from the Rocky Mountain News.” As the introduction of the book states, the project “as it was conceived was to be an anniversary reprise. Now it is an obituary.” The book kicks off with the tale of the paper’s very first edition

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being created in a second-floor office above a saloon alongside Cherry Creek on April 23, 1859. It covers the assassinations of Lincoln, Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr., the completion of the Denver Pacific Railroad, the Broncos first Super Bowl and the Hayman Fire. There’s the death of Billy the Kid, Colorado becoming the second state to pass women’s suffrage, the opening of Red Rocks and the start of World War II. There’s surprises, historical anecdotes and things one may not have known or otherwise forgot. It is history the way Colorado’s pioneer newspaper reported it. The Arvada resident has spent much of the past three years — while not working on his upcoming novel due out in August — talking about the book with historical societies, book clubs and senior clubs around the Denver metro area. “I think the real star of the book and of the programs I give are the front pages,” Madigan said before a recent scheduled event in Highlands Ranch. “Being able to look back at these I find just fascinating.” At his presentations he typically discusses how each of the front pages were selected, the stylistic differences in how varying events were

Former Rocky Mountain News editor Michael Madigan published ‘Heroes, Villains, Dames & Disasters: 150 Years of Front-Page Stories from the Rocky Mountain News in 2009. Courtesy photo reported and shares some of the surprises that came with doing the project, such as how Lincoln’s assassination wound up on Page 2 as opposed to Page 1 and why it still made the book. He also can’t make an appearance without having someone come up to him and talk about how much they miss the Rocky, some with tears in their eyes. “We always felt that there was a real local attachment to the newspaper, but that’s really been driven home in the years since the paper closed,” Madigan said. “Everybody knew that the newspaper industry was in hard times

at that point, but I don’t think anybody had any inkling that Scripps had any thought in mind of closing the Rocky. It came as a shock. … The Rocky could very easily be the only daily metropolitan paper in Denver right now rather than the Post.” Now all that’s left of the publication is what started out simply as the “@150 project.” The book, along with Madigan’s “Historic Photos of Denver in the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s” — which tells the tale of urban renewal in the city through black and white photographs — can be found at bookstores throughout the area and is available online.

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Four major pieces of a Democraticsponsored gun control package passed the state House of Representatives on Monday, following furious legislative action from the week before that included hours-long committee hearings and a passionate floor debate that went deep into the night. Bills that seek to limit high-capacity ammunition magazines, ban concealed weapons from being brought to college campuses, as well as two others dealing with gun background checks, now move on to the Senate. Not a single Republican supported any of the bills. Meanwhile, Democrats did not vote in unanimity, with at least one — and, in one case four — Democrats voting against each one of the bills. About five hours was spent debating the bills on Feb. 18. But that was nothing compared to the marathon-like House session from three days prior, where members spent about 12 hours debating gun measures on the House floor, before members voted for preliminary passage of the bills. And, highlighting the amount of attention the bills are receiving nationally, even Vice President Joe Biden ended up getting in on the action. Republicans charged over those two days of floor debate that Democratic guncontrol efforts infringe on the rights of law-abiding citizens, and that criminals, and not guns, are responsible for acts of firearms-related violence. “This is about Second Amendment rights, constitutional rights and the civil rights of Coloradans and Americans,” said Rep. Kevin Priola, R-Henderson. “Changing the law will never change the heart of man.” But Rep. Rhonda Fields, D-Aurora, whose son was killed in 2005 before he was scheduled to testify in a murder trial, rejected that anyone’s rights are being taken away. “When people say that the gun lobby is too strong, or that (these legislative efforts) infringe on Second Amendment rights, then I would say, `Not so,’” Fields said. “Because it’s time we do something.” Gun bills continues on Page 20

Rep. Joe Salazar, D-Thornton, talks during a session about voting on gun bills Friday, Feb. 15, at the Capitol. Photo by Andy Carpenean

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Sheriff ’s facility on budget Construction contract approved this week By Glenn Wallace

gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com The construction phase of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Complex expansion and remodel project is about to get under way and reported on budget. Jefferson County Board of Commissioners approved a $26,209,592 construction contract with Haselden Construction during the Tuesday meeting. Phase One of the project, the preconstruction design and cost estimations, has been under way since January 2012, and contracted to Haselden Construction.

Half a year earlier, county staff had warned the sheriff’s complex was estimated to come in as much as $8.6 million over budget. Value engineering and construction design savings were credited with bringing the project back in line. Most recently, Haselden’s Phase Two bid was actually $915,000 less than initially estimated after plan revisions. Facilities and Construction Management representative Anne Panza told the commissioners that “long term efficiency, and building quality was preserved” during the engineering cost savings changes at a staff briefing a week ago. At that briefing, Special Projects Chief Jeff Shrader with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said the plans for the new facility would greatly aid

ARVADA NEWS IN A HURRY Apex seeking public’s opinion through new website

Apex Park and Recreation District has launched a new website to help gather public input on projects. The interactive website, www.EngageApexPRD.com, allows residents to offer feedback on four potential recreation projects — an east side recreation center, upgrades and replacements to the aquatic play features and indoor playground, phase two of Long Lake Ranch and improvements at the Harold D. Lutz Sport Complex. The website gives residents detailed information on the four projects, an introductory video and the chance to offer feedback on the projects and Apex as a whole. The website will be up through the summer.

60+ Spelling Bee puts seniors’ word skills to the test Residents ages 60 and older have the chance to put their spelling skills to the test through the 60+ Spelling Bee 1-3 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd. The words contestants are asked to spell are typically common words, but may be tricky to spell. Word lists cannot be provided to participants

before the spelling bee. Prizes and refreshments will be provided. Participation in the 60+ Spelling Bee is free, but participants must register by March 2. To register, visit the Community Recreation Center or call 303-4242739. The 60+Spelling Bee is sponsored by the Arvada Press, Prime Time for Seniors Newspaper, Brookdale Senior Living’s Arvada Sterling House and Arvada Meridian.

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the agency, noting expanded evidence vault area with a doubling of useable space as one example. “We think it’s going to provide us with space for the next 20 to 40 years,” Shrader said. He added that gun and DNA lab space are still included in the revised complex design. One feature of the sheriff’s complex not included in the new design is an impound yard. Shrader said the department has privatized most of that operation, and already shifted about 80 percent of impounded vehicles offsite. Shrader said the freed-up space would be used to help stage for the coming construction. Construction could begin as early as March, and is expected to take 15 months.

5:07 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, Once Upon a Child, 8025 Sheridan Blvd. A woman was issued summons for theft and trespassing after stealing from two stores. While police were finishing the investigation of a theft at Once Upon a Child, another officer came in contact with the thief’s grandmother waiting for her in a car. The officer told the woman her granddaughter was caught stealing, and he was searching for any additional items. The woman said she purchased items at Big Lots and produced a receipt. An orange basket with items in it from Big Lots was found in the car, and the woman said she did not put it there. The woman said her granddaughter must have put the basket in her car. Police confiscated the basket and items. The woman suspected of theft first denied knowledge of the items, but then admitted she stole them from Big Lots. Police issued the woman two summons for the thefts that occurred at Once Upon a Child and Big Lots as well a trespass notice from Big Lots at the request of the manager.

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9:36 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, 7300 block of Webster St. A man’s car was broken into while parked in front of a home. The man told police he parked his car - a 2006 Chrysler 300 with Texas license plates - in front of the residence at about 2 a.m. Jan. 27. When he went out to the car at 9 a.m., he found the driver’s side window broken and contents from his glove box and center console scattered in the car. There was no property missing from the vehicle, but police found slight damage on the door frame above where the window was. Approximately $500 in damage was done to the vehicle. There are no suspects in the case.

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House committee rejects Jessica’s Law bill Measure would have set mandatory sentence for sex assaults against children By Vic Vela

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Wheelchair rugby shakes the walls Teams clash in fast-paced action at tournament By Tom Munds

tmunds@ourcoloradonews.com Wheelchair athletes filled the air with the sounds of their bone-jarring collisions Feb. 9 and 10 during the Mile High Mayhem Rugby Tournament at Englewood High School. The two-day tournament drew teams from Florida, California, Nevada and Arizona as well as two squads from the Craig Hospital-sponsored Denver Harlequins. On Feb. 9 Jason Regier, a Harlequin player, was taping his arms and hands in preparation for a game. “I was in Craig about 15 years ago when I saw my first wheelchair rugby tournament,” the Centennial resident said. “I really liked what I saw of the game. I guess I was hooked and a year later, I joined the team. I like the attitude for teammates and other players on and off the court and I like the game as part of my active lifestyle.” He said playing wheelchair rugby is part of making sure to live life to its fullest and a way to show that guys in wheelchairs can still play active, hard-hitting sports and can still travel. Regier has traveled extensively for tournaments and clinics and, most recently, traveling to London, where

he was a member of the gold medal wheelchair rugby team at the 2012 Paralympics. He explained that the game is a four-on-four matchup on a basketball court. The object is to use the blocks of teammates in order to break free of defenders and get at least two wheels across the end line to score a goal. The game is divided into eightminute quarters. Breaking a rule sends the offender into the penalty box, giving the opposition a man-up advantage. Players set picks and screens on attack and defenders go in hard to try to keep the player with the ball away from the goal line. The ball can be carried but the ball carrier must dribble or pass the ball every 10 seconds. The team on offense has 40 seconds to score a goal or the ball goes over to the opponent so the action moves quickly so there are aggressive plays to stop the attack like high-impact collisions that are bone-jarring for the blocker and the blockee. The impact can flatten tires or even knock the wheelchairs over. In either case, support staff has one minute to right the chair or change the wheel. Players are in special wheelchairs customized to fit them and are 4- to 6-inches lower than a regular chair. The rugby wheelchairs also have a

metal bumper-style system on the front and, to increase speed, the wheels are cambered at a greater angle. Wheels are solid metal instead of being made of spokes and are mounted on a quick-release system to make them easy to change. On the court, spectators cheered their favorite teams and the metalon-metal wheelchair collisions. It was a different atmosphere in the cafeteria Feb. 9 as the Craig Hospital-sponsored Denver Harlequins prepared for their game with the University of Arizona Wildcats. Harlequins veteran Adam Scaturro was taping his hands and arms for the game. “I’ve been playing for 14 years, I love the sport and I started playing when I was still going to Lakewood High School,” he said. “To me, wheelchair rugby provides a level playing field for all athletes and I love the fastpaced action on the floor.” He said when he goes into the game, he brings leadership, experience and high intensity. Parker resident Robert Schuler joined the Harlequins about four years go. “I really like the sport,” he said. “It is great exercise, it keeps me active and it is a great community of friends. The game also pushes me to get better because I want to improve my play to help my team win.”

A bill that would have brought the so-called Jessica’s Law to Colorado died on a party-line vote Feb. 13 in a state legislative committee. The bill would have imposed a mandatory sentence of at least 25 years on an offender who commits a sexual assault against a child, before the person is eligible for parole. The four Republicans on the House of Representatives State, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee voted in favor of the law. But all seven Democrats rejected the bill, arguing in part that Colorado already has some of the toughest sex crimes laws in the country. Jessica’s Law is named after Jessica Lunsford, a young girl who was sexually assaulted and buried alive in Florida in 2005. Lunsford’s father, Mark, provided emotional, and often tearful, testimony in support of the bill. Before her death, Mark Lunsford recalled taking his daughter to the fair and snapping a photograph of her that day. “That was the last picture of my daughter,” Lunsford said. “That was the picture that the entire world (had) seen.” Jessica Lunsford was killed by John Couey, who was a repeat sex offender. Couey was sentenced to three consecutive life sentences for Jessica’s death, but died of cancer in 2009. Mark Lunsford said repeat child sex offenders “are not going to stop” targeting children and that laws like the one named after his daughter are necessary to prevent more cases like hers from happening.

The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Libby Szabo, R-Arvada, reminded committee members that Colorado is one of only six states where Jessica’s Law is not in place. “It’s time for us to stop talking about the welfare of our children and do something about it,” Szabo said. But Colorado already has mandatory sentencing structures on the books for crimes of violence. And, in egregious cases like Jessica Lunsford’s, prosecutors and the courts have the discretion of meting out very long sentences for sex offenders, according to testimony from Laurie Rose Kepros, the director of Sexual Offense Defense for the State Public Defender’s office. “We have the tools to drop the hammer,” she said. Kepros said that Colorado has the “harshest sex offender (sentencing structures) in the country,” and that sex offenders in Colorado already go through rigorous hoops before they’re able to receive an early release from their sentences. Kepros also expressed concern that crimes that aren’t as egregious as the one that led to Jessica’s Law could be lumped into the same indeterminate sentencing structure. The bill’s language stated that a minimum 25-year sentence would be imposed for an offender who commits a sexual assault against a child who is 14 or younger, and who is at least seven years younger than the assailant. Kepros said that could lead to a 21-year-old man who touches the buttocks of a 14-year-old girl through her clothing to receiving a life sentence. “This takes away the type of discretion we trust with prosecutors (and judges) all the time,” Kepros said.

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I am a writer. And as far as I know, no one is offering a bounty for one of my ears. Not so for Akram Aylisli, a highly regarded writer, poet and n scriptwriter from Azerbaijan who once Rep.received that country’s most prestigious a, re-literary prize. mem- However, last week, the leader of the oneModern Musavat party announced that e Jes-he would pay a bounty equivalent to e. $12,700 to anyone who cuts off Aylisli’s stopear. The impetus for this threat is Aylre ofisli’s novel, “Stone Dreams,” which proome-vides a sympathetic view of Armenians aid. in Azerbaijan’s ongoing ethnic disputes. Aylisli is accused of describing only eady Azeri abuses against Armenians, and ncing s fornot addressing attacks by Armenians d, inon Azeris. Earlier this month, Azerbaissicajan’s president stripped Aylisli of the andtitle of “People’s Writer.” And although scre-the Minister of the Interior has anlongnounced that calls for violence are unend-acceptable, the threat to Aylisli remains. mony At 75, Aylisli is contemplating seekpros,ing asylum abroad with his family. A Of-writer, he says, has the right to express Statehis thoughts without being considered a traitor. However, government officials e. s toin Azerbaijan have labeled Aylisli’s book said.as treasonous. Colo- Is this because the events depicted t sexin “Stone Dreams” are not considered truc-accurate by some? and Although Aylisli says the story is Colo-based on real life, it is a novel after all. h rigey’re y reces. Crown Hill survey under way essed Jefferson County Open Space is that gathering public input on how best the to address the aging infrastructure of sica’s Crown Hill Park, and how to maximize into its future use. Concerns have been inate raised about these planned projects at The the park. In response, JCOS is seeking hat a more input from citizens about Crown ence Hill Park and how it can best serve the n ofpublic’s needs. sexA full narrative and illustrations of child the proposed park plans are on the and years lant. lead who of a h her a life

And anyone who thinks novels should stick to the facts might want to try biographies or historical fiction. (No, wait ... don’t believe everything you read in, say, “The Other Boleyn Girl.”) The situation, as I see it, is suppression of a perspective that does not support the nationalist stance on the Azerbaijani/Armenian conflict. And that is called censorship, even though, in Azerbaijan as in the U.S., authors have a constitutional right to write what they want without pressure or government interference. Book bans and book burnings notwithstanding, our constitutional rights are faring better than those in Azerbaijan. Do we in the United States have nationalist viewpoints? Yes, I believe we do, and it’s taken much of our 200-plus-year history to give voice to differing perspectives about events surrounding Native Americans, slavery, immigration, child labor, internment camps, McCarthyism, Kent State, Iran Contras, waterboarding,

WikiLeaks, extraordinary rendition, and others. I personally have written about many of these subjects, some of them here. I write in support of our troops and our nation. I write often about, and for, peace, and about our Constitution that guarantees our First Amendment rights to free speech and a free press. So in our country, no matter what I write, how I write it, or who I please or offend with my writing, I’m assured of keeping both my ears. And if that should ever change, we all have a much larger problem. I do, however, have some words of advice for any entity that wants to try. As Edward Bulwer-Lytton famously wrote in 1839 — and as systematic oppression against writers has proved since antiquity — “the pen is mightier than the sword.” Plus, if I may paraphrase Russianbased bestselling author Boris Akunin’s comments from his recent blog post about Akram Aylisli, “Don’t you know that the state cannot win in a war with a writer?” I couldn’t agree more. Andrea Doray is a writer who serves as a board member for the international organization, Writing for Peace, and as an associate editor for its forthcoming publication, “DoveTails.” Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.

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YOUR VIEW Disappointed in Hudak

I was disappointed although not surprised to see Sen. Evie Hudak’s support for Sen. John Morse’s bill holding gun owners and manufacturers responsible for the acts of others. I know in your reelection campaign you presented yourself as someone who would be representative of all of your constituents, not just the Democrats. I find it clearly irrational to blame the makers, sellers and owners of gun related products for crimes perpetuated by criminals. It is clearly a way of circumventing the our Second Amendment rights as American citizens and this bill is a way of scaring law abiding citizens out of gun ownership. Of course it will as always have no effect on criminals as the legisla-

ture could pass 1,000 laws limiting gun ownership and they would really care less. You obviously are term limited, thus as a lame duck politician it is obvious you are showing your true colors and able to align yourself with the progressive leadership in the Senate, the House and with the governor. It is just another attempt to further erode the Second Amendment, a right you clearly have no respect for. But why not, you won with such a clear mandate, barely winning as an incumbent by less than 400 votes. I am thankful that Rep. Libby Szabo was re-elected and is able to truly represent myself and the Arvada/North Jeffco area. Nathan Hatcher Arvada

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A shout-out to career and tech training Designated “awareness months” come and go, and we sometimes comment on causes on this growing list. Last month included National Stalking Awareness, which like many topics, ties in with other awareness months, such as the pronounced topic of domestic violence. By reacting to a few key awareness months — in editorials and coverage — we are able to touch on many topics. Career and Technical Education Month for February is highlighted this month — noted in a resolution by the state Legislature — and is also tied to so many aspects of American life. The resolution notes the importance of retaining “under-represented youth in schools and giving all students leadership opportunities.”

OUR VIEW Perhaps students in technical training programs at community colleges and so on are sometimes under-represented and undervalued in the media as well, so we give a hearty shout-out to career and technical training in schools. Moreover, the importance of technical and career training extends to the free market business perspective. In our interaction with economic development agencies, such as Adams County Economic Development and others, we hear

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What do you make of wrestling being ousted from the Olympics? The International Olympic Committee recently voted to remove wrestling, one of the original Olympic sports, from the games beginning in 2020. While wrestling was removed, golf and rugby were added to the list. We heard the opinions of residents about the change on a sunny Friday at La Dolce Vita, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., in Arvada.

Historically, it’s been in every game, so I don’t think it’s a good idea to take it out. They shouldn’t alter the original Olympics. But this is the modern day and I support golf to be an Olympic sport. I say no on rugby, yes on golf and they should leave wrestling. - Angelaka Clybun, Arvada

I think rugby would be a good one. I’m not a huge fan of wrestling as it is. I’m not sure about golf though. I’m not a big golf fan either. - Robert Leming, Arvada

I had brothers who wrestled in school and (the Olympics) are a goal for some people. Taking away isn’t good. It’s not bad to add others, but they shouldn’t take away wrestling. - Millie Greer, Arvada

I don’t think they should have eliminated wrestling. It hasn’t lost any popularity and still a sport in high schools and colleges. Greco style is an especially popular sport. I was surprised when I heard the decision and couldn’t understand the rationale. - Greg Thomason, Arvada

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many directions. We emphasize Colorado — which has an increasingly diverse economic structure — was a considerable challenge. At the same time, we echo the Statehouse resolution compliment to “the ever-increasing cooperative efforts of career and technical educators with business and industry to stimulate the growth and vitality of the local economy and that of the entire nation.” And further we note the rigorous efforts of the state’s education system, where 39 percent of high school students from over 160 school districts are enrolled in one or more career and technical education programs. The effort is there and should be encouraged and enhanced.

Actions speak louder than words “Actions speak louder than words.” Right? How many of you had that preached unto you at an early age? I know I did. And while I frequently am still more talk than walk, I’m very conscious of trying to either back up my words with actions, or just keeping my trap shut. I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately, and it really jumped to the front of my thinking earlier this week. The cause was reading the letter penned by state Reps. Max Tyler, Sue Schafer, Tracy Kraft-Tharp and Brittany Petersen titled “Economy is our No. 1 Focus” on the pages of this newspaper. The four make the case that on top of their agenda are items to support high tech industries, to support small businesses and to try to catch up with state education funding which has fallen behind in recent years. All of these are laudable goals, and worthy of action in the state Legislature. Were this actually their agenda, I would be very encouraged. But then, on a different page of the same paper, I read that the first bill out of committee in the Legislature is the domestic partnership bill, which extends to gay couples the same status and legal protections as married couples. And then I notice right next to it, another story about the fast-track legislation that is the reduced tuition for the children of illegal immigrants. And then, on the evening news, I see that the Legislature is set to next take up a broad array of gun control bills. Now, I’m a big boy; I realize that those constituencies are what got these four elected, and a big part of what got the Democrats their majorities at the Statehouse. So, that’s how the game gets played: You win elections, you take care of the people who got you there. And, no, it doesn’t surprise me — none of them ran their campaigns on the econ-

omy. They all ran on protecting a woman’s right to choose an abortion; or, rather, scaring the voters that their opponents wanted to end abortions and take away your birth control. Republicans do it, too. How many times did Republican Legislatures try to hammer through school vouchers after running on the economy? It’s just reality, and I have no delusions about the noble focus of politicians. But none of these top-tier priorities have anything but a tangential relationship to the economy, and, again, actions speak louder than words. It’s not unusual for politicians to lie; it is unusual for them to put it in writing and brazenly throw it out into the public discourse. As if we wouldn’t notice that their real first priorities were gay rights, illegal immigrants and gun control. And it’s OK if that is their priority — just don’t pretend otherwise. I used to get insulted that people like this, apparently, took me for an idiot. But then they got elected — they won the argument. Makes me wonder if maybe they’re right. Michael Alcorn is a music teacher and fitness instructor who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. He graduated from Alameda High School and the University of Colorado-Boulder.

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Normally Johanna busi- Abourezk is a busy mom, owth running around taking care that of her three daughters, always putting her family first. While the Arvada mom dedicated her time and enm, ents ergy to her family, her own health and well-being was ni- overlooked. Soon she realized she hadn’t had a mamn- mogram in more than five years. During a visit to University of Colorado Hospital’s Family Medicine clinic in Westminster with her daughter, Abourezk noticed a sign about Pink Life Saver, a mobile mammography van. The van is parked every week at University of Colo-

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Cory and Johanna Abourezk smile in front of the Pink Life Saver mobile van, which provides quick 20-minute mammograms. Photo provided by Dan Weaver wrapping her head around the news, she said she’s coping with her new life challenge with her sense of humor. She said she laughs a lot with her husband, whom she’s been married to for 28 years. “We are goofballs,” she said. “He’s always made me laugh, and we laugh a lot with our kids. I say things like ‘well I better get smaller boobs and weight-loss out of this’ that kind of goofy stuff. That’s just how I’m dealing with this.” Abourezk is also spreading the word about the Pink Life Safe mobile van. She keeps appointment cards in her car and passes them around to her neighbors

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Keller Williams Realty 6300 South Syracuse Way Suite 150 Englewood, CO 80111-2417 Mobile: 303-919-9519 Office: 303-771-7500 www.theheltenhometeam.com Once upon a time long, long ago I was born in Anchorage, Alaska. My family moved to Colorado when I was a young child. I have spent my life here, surrounded by the beauty of the Rocky Mountains. I grew up skiing and sledding and have always enjoyed the mountains and of course the “amazing” Colorado weather. I love to travel. I take time to join an amazing group of dentists from Colorado on Mission trips throughout the world and have had some amazing experiences. When not traveling to third world countries, my family and I love to go to the beach. Nepal, Europe and Ecuador are all on the list, but one of the most amazing places I have seen is absolutely the Serengeti. Wow, to see nature without fences is somewhat surreal. Sometimes it feels as though I have always been in real estate, and other times it feels like I started yesterday.

pect, and above all, it is always exciting. I am part of a team, which means that I surround myself with the talent needed to produce high quality service for homebuyers and sellers all over the city. I have agents that live downtown, Parker, Lakewood, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Aurora and Golden, and that allows us to have current market knowledge in different areas of town so that we can be the best resource for our clients. I have certifications in both luxury homes and short sales and bank owned properties. I believe in order to provide the absolute best service to my clients I must always keep learning about our current real estate market. I make it my goal to always serve my clients with the utmost integrity, help them become educated about the process and the current market, and of course make it a Win-Win situation. When selling your home in this market, you have to find a special and unique way to mar market the Property. Helping each seller discover what it is that will draw another buyer to the home is the key.

few touch ups, but in this current market you have to make your home stand out in the crowd, that’s why it’s important to work with a “full service agent” such as myself. Because interest rates are historically low, it is an amazing time to become a homeowner. In many cases, it is actually less expensive to buy a home than to be a renter. There are programs available for many types of buyers; some allow a home purchase with as little as $100.00 down payment. All of this is another reason it is important to work with an educated buyers agent who can help guide a buyer in the right direction. Real Estate is forever changing and that presents a challenge for which I am always ready. I absolutely LOVE my job. I take pride in providing superior service to my clients and am blessed to have made not only memories but also many dears and cherished friendships along the way.

Left to right: On a familiy trip to the Serengeti, beaches and elepants were just some of the things we saw.

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hile the real estate market in Colorado purportedly is showing signs of life, there still are thousands of homes in foreclosures and/or on the market for short sales. Although a short sale is surrounded by complexities and mystifies homeowners who are not familiar with the process, there is no question that short sales, although not for everyone, have some substantial advantages over allowing a home to go though the foreclosure process. Simply defined, a short sale is one in which the lender, usually a bank, is willing to extinguish a deed of trust or mortgage for an amount less than the balance due on the loan. For example, if the balance on the loan is $200,000, and the lender is willing to

cancel the note for $150,000 more or less, provided the seller finds a buyer willing to pay the reduced amount. A lender will do this because accepting a lesser amount often is more economical than shouldering the expense of a foreclosure and then pursuing a deficiency, which it almost never gets. In addition, the amount that the lender gets from the short sale is often more than it would receive from a foreclosure, once all of the foreclosure costs, sales commissions and other expenses are subtracted from the often laborious process of selling the property. For the struggling homeowner, a short sale has less of an impact on the homeowner’s credit score than the devastating effect of a foreclosure. In addition, depending on the nature of the short sale and the deficiency accrued by the homeowner; the homeowner may be eligible to purchase another home in anywhere from two to four years; where it would take some seven years if the bank takes the home back through foreclosure. The homeowner would be wise to consider a short sale before falling too far behind on his mortgage payments, since the consequence of default on the mortgage payment will sometimes outweigh the benefits of

a short sale. Unfortunately, a short sale is not necessarily an easy road to redemption, especially for the buyer. A buyer looking to purchase a property at a bargain price may have to be somewhat flexible in order to learn if a significant price reduction will be accepted by the bank, since no short sale can occur without the lender’s approval. This can take anywhere from a few months up to a year. A person who needs a home within a certain time would be better off going in another direction. Additionally, the Colorado Real Estate Commission requires that all short sale contracts contain a short sale addendum, which allows either party to cancel the contract at any time for any reason. This takes away the certainty that the contract will indeed close, and essentially nullifies the inspection clause of the contract since short sale lenders generally require that the property be sold “as is.” On the other hand, a property in foreclosure is often in far worse condition than a property subject to a short sale, since the owners attempting the short sale generally are still living in the home. One major advantage of a short sale and even a foreclosure is the recent extension of the Mortgage

Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007. Before the act was passed, an individual completing a short sale may get forgiveness of the difference between the amount owed on the loan and the amount the bank is willing to take for the property. However, the bank was required to give the homeowner an IRS Form 1099, in which the Internal Revenue Service saddles the homeowner with ordinary income for the difference. In other words, if the amount of the loan were $150,000.00, and the amount the bank accepts is $100,000.00, the homeowner would end up paying income tax on $50,000. Under the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief

Act, that debt forgiveness becomes tax free, provided the home is the seller’s primary residence. While the act was scheduled to expire on December 31, 2012, the “fiscal cliff ” compromise reached by Congress extended through January 1, 2014, the tax-free aspect of the debt forgiveness. The Act also covers deficiencies created by foreclosure. Because there are so many twists to a short sale, it is strongly recommended that a homeowner considering a short sale, as either buyer or seller, utilize the services of a competent real estate broker or attorney knowledgeable in the short sale market. n

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Duties - focus on scheduling and coordinating care for seniors (maintain monthly client schedules, computer input, customer service, follow up on assignments, etc.). Full and part- time opportunities. Call 303-688-7852.

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(Englewood, CO) sought by TrigPoint Solutions, Inc. Research, dvlp & implmt a best processes strategy for new product dvlpmt, launch & analysis. Dvlp & deploy mobile products, incl RFID, into industrial applics. Monitor status of dvlpmt projects supporting new features. Build technical team to support rapid growth expectations. Dvlp & implmt strategy to enhance existing customer base. Bachelor's in Logistics Mgmt or rltd field. 5 yrs. exp. as Product Developer. Send all applications via email to info@trigsol.com.

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is seeking Formwork Carpenters (including Foremen, Leadmen & Helpers), Concrete Finishers, Concrete Placing Foremen, Pipefitters, Yard Pipe (Operators, Layers & Laborers) for Metro Denver area projects (58th & York and Chambers & Hess). Applications will be taken at 9780 Pyramid Ct, Suite 100, Englewood, CO 80112, from 8-5 M-F. Send resumes to Careers@westernsummit.com or call (303)325-0325. WSCI is an EEO Employer.

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Franktown Fire District is hiring a F/T Admin Asst Needed Skills: Strong Customer Service, Ability to Multi-Task, Telephone, Outlook/Word/Excel Salary based on upon Exp. For more info go to: www.franktownfire.org or call (303)688-3811

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Needed! Experienced, dependable for 5 days a week. Friendly, For Family owned shop in Castle Rock. Great future. Please call Pat 303688-0976 for more information.

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Locate and screen host families; provide support and activities for exchange students. Up to $850/ student with bonus and travel opportunities. Local training and support. Make friends worldwide! www.aspectfoundation.org Gardener - Plant flowers and maintain gardens for Westminster retirement community. Mon-Fri (March thru Oct) 4 to 6 hours daily and as needed (weather permitting), flexible hours. Gardening experience and communication skills a must. 303-429-8857

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Savio House needs foster parents to provide temporary care for troubled teens ages 12-18. Training, 24 hour support and $1900/month provided. Must complete precertification training and pass a criminal and motor vehicle background check. Call Michelle 303-225-4073 or visit saviohouse.org.

(Englewood, CO) Serve as technical & functional expert in all CRM & Distribution modules, managing the relationships w/various user communities. Reqs: Bachelor's in MIS or Business Admin. 5 yrs exp as Applications Analyst, Associate or Consultant. 5 yrs exp must be in Oracle applic dvlpmt & must incl demonstrated exp in CRM spaces incl Sales Online, Mktg Online, Partners Mgmt, Trade Mgmt, Tele Service, Service Contracts (Custom Module) & Quoting & in Distribution modules incl OM, PO, INV, Costing, Quoting. *Employer will accept foreign Master's deg for Bachelor's deg if comparable to U.S. Bachelor's per recognized evaluation. Send resumes (Req.#18882) to: HR Shared Services, 24 Inverness Place East, Englewood, CO 80112 or Apply online at: http://www.arrow.com/careers/

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February 22-23, Denver at the National Western Complex (next to coliseum) Friday 9-5, Saturday 9-5 Early birds Friday 9-noon $10, Friday 1-5 and Saturday 9-5, $5. admission good for both days, FREE PARKING, glass grinder on duty, jewelry appraiser on Saturday, antiques, collectibles, uniques, resuscitation of old Collector's Fair, come check it out ! Absolutely anything worth remembering can be found ! Info: Jo Peterson 719-596-1022

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with mirror Circa 1930's?, Hand dovetailing and machine turned legs. Oak with a beautiful patina. Clean lines $200 720-353-9686

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Furniture Lane Action Furniture- $250.00 Couch and Recliner- Excellent Condition, no pets, no kids. Couch has two recliners and a drop down tray in between. Light oak, fabric is cream base with green, burgundy, and teal in an abstract pattern. 83" long. Call 303-451-7885

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The unusual landscapes of Susi Heyer are the main features of the “Evidence Odd and Off Landscapes” exhibit at the Lakewood Cultural Center. Submitted photo

Strange, beautiful landscapes Art exhibits show different views of world By Clarke Reader

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he Lakewood Cultural Center is having some new landscape work done, but it’s not the type that first leaps to mind. Two new art shows that focus on landscapes — both familiar and odd — are now on display at the center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, through April. “Evidence Odd and Off Landscapes” is on display in the Mezzanine Gallery, and “mOTHERland” is on display in the James J. Richey Gallery. Entry to the galleries are free, and it is opened from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. The “Evidence Odd” exhibit focuses on

non-traditional and non-pictoral landscapes by Evergreen artist Susi Heyer, according to arts curator Lorene Joos. “I’ve known about her work for a long time, when I saw that she was doing landscapes of trailer parks,” Joos said. “She has done whole series on really non-traditional landscapes that are incredibly interesting.” Joos said the power of Heyer’s work is that it causes the viewer to really look at things in a different way, and gives an entirely different sense of place. “mOTHERland” goes in a different direction, and centers on the various images of Red Rocks that Lakewood artist Martha Pinkard Williams has created. Williams describes the works more as portraits than anything else — portraits that blend together realism and abstract tones together. “Red Rocks is really special to me, and is a real natural vocabulary,” she said. “I want to try to capturethe spirit of the place.” Williams said the show, which includes several new pieces, is dedicated to her

IF YOU GO WHAT: “Evidence Odd and Off Landscapes” and “mOTHERland” art exhibits WHERE: Lakewood Cultural Center 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood WHEN: Through April 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays COST: Free INFORMATION: 303-987-7845 or www.lakewood. org/hca mother, who is turning 90 this year. While the subjects and method of the two exhibits are different, Joos wanted to do them together because she thought they provided a nice contrast for the viewer. For more information, call 303-987-7845 or visit www.lakewood.org/hca.

Denver Restaurant Week (Feb. 23-March 8) has set a new record number of participating restaurants with 351, up 339 from last year. The 14-day food fest and feast will have participating eateries offering a multicourse dinner for the “Mile High” price of $52.80 for two or $26.40 for one with tax and tip not included. Don’t forget to tip on the “real” price, not the discounted one. “We believe that with 351 restaurants, Denver Restaurant Week is the largest restaurant week in the nation,” Visit Denver chief Richard Scharf said. Last year, a record 404,400 meals were served. As of Feb. 8, prospective diners had looked at more than 3.3 million pages of menus, an average of eight menus per visit to the site. Scharf noted that this year there are: • 82 new restaurants participating in DRW for the first time; • 195 restaurants offering vegetarian options; • 26 restaurants offering gluten-free options; • 82 restaurants offering beer, wine or drinks as part of their DRW menu; • 94 restaurants in just downtown Denver. Be warned that reservations for the most popular DRW participants are all but gone (you might get lucky with a 5 p.m. or 9:30 p.m. seating), but you can comb through www.opentable.com and click on the Denver Restaurant Week page to enter a time and date, and click on “find a table.” The page will show you which of the 212 restaurants on Open Table have availability. On the www.denverrestaurantweek. com site, click on a restaurant menu, and then hit the “add to must-dine list,” which will show up on your Facebook page to let friends know that you are interested in dining at this restaurant and seeing if anyone wants to join you.

Art for young at heart

CultureHaus, a social and educational support group of the Denver Art Museum connecting the young at heart with art, will host its annual fundraiser, Banner: Art of the Street, from 7:30-11 p.m. Feb. 22 with a VIP reception beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Center for Visual Art-Metropolitan State University of Denver, 965 Santa Fe Drive. Each year, CultureHaus holds a “Banner” event, the organization’s signature party and fundraiser. Combining the phrase “Art of” with a noun chooses the name of the Banner event. Past events have included Art of Fashion, Art of Pop, Art of Sculpture and Art of Mixology. This year’s theme, Art of the Street, will celebrate and showcase the creative and cultural aspects of Denver’s urban landscape. The event will feature live graffiti demonstrations, local tattoo artists, inspired visual arts, delish street food, a silent auction and more. CultureHaus member tickets are $50 for general admission and $75 for VIP. non-member tickets are $60 for general admission and $85 for VIP. For tickets, go to http://culturehaus.denverartmuseum.org/.

Train pulling in to Denver

Train, the Grammy Award-winning band from San Francisco, will give a performance to benefit the Denver Health Foundation on April 27 at the National

This work by Don Stinson is one of those on display in the “Evidence Odd and Off Landscapes”exhibit at the Lakewood Cultural Center. Submitted photo

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YOUR WEEK: THEATER, SEMINAR

THURSDAY/FEB. 21 BLOOD DRIVE CITY of Lakewood community blood drive is from 8-10:10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, in the ER Training Room at 480 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. For information, or to schedule an appointment, contact Dee Ann Pfifer at 303-987-7660 or deepfi@ lakewood.org. ENTERTAINMENT SERIES LOCAL independent jazz

artists Willie Houston and the Manuel Lopez Trio will perform Thursday, Feb. 21, as part of the Urban Treats at McNichols lunchtime entertainments series. Stop by the McNichols Civic Center Building at 144 W. Colfax Ave. from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday to check out the building’s art exhibits, make use of its free wi-fi and eat lunch. For more information about the McNichols Building and other Denver entertainment and cultural programming, please visit www. ArtsandVenues.com.

MEET THE artist The Wheat Ridge Cultural Commission presents its fourth meet the artist event at its monthly se-

ries. The event, from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, features mixed media chalk pastel collage artist Lucie Kiwimagi, who will exhibit her work at Teller Street Gallery & Studios, 7190 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Kiwimagi will give a presentation about her work at 6 p.m.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY/FEB. 22-23 OLIVER PRAIRIE PLAYHOUSE presents “Oliver,” its biggest show of the year with a live orchestra, a cast of all ages, great music and a spectacular set. A heart-warming family tale that children and adults all love. Oliver will be sure to steal your heart as well. Visit http://www.prairieplayhouse. com/productions/themusicmanliver. Get tickets online at prairieplayhouse.comor at the door. The show plays at The Armory in Brighton. SPIRITUAL GROWTH CONTEMPLATIVE Outreach of Colorado will host a two-day workshop Feb. 22-23 featuring William Meninger’s presentation of “The Enneagram: An Ancient and Modern Personality Profile.” The workshop runs from 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, and from 9:30 a.m. to 4

p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Center for Contemplative Living, 3650 Yates St., Denver. To register, call 303-698-7729 or go to www.contemplativeoutreach-co.org.

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY/FEB. 22-24 THEATER SHOW PHAMALY Theatre Company presents the “charmin’ ‘n side-splittin’ comedy” “The Foreigner” Feb. 22-24 at the Arvada Center for Arts & Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, and Saturday, Feb. 23, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24. Tickets are available by calling 720-898-7200 or going online to www.phamaly.org. SATURDAY/FEB. 23 SEMINAR SERIES CAT Care Society’s seminar series starts Saturday, Feb. 23, with “Feline Dental Health: Separating Fact from Fiction,” at 2 p.m. Dr. Kerry Muhovich will discuss causes and prevention of dental disease and demystify what takes place when a cat gets a dental cleaning in the veterinary setting. This seminar is in the conference room in

the lower level of the Cat Care Society shelter, 5787 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood.

VOLUNTEER TRAINING ROCKY Mountain Bird Observatory needs volunteers to collect data on raptor migrations from March 1 to mid-May at the HawkWatch site at Dinosaur Ridge, Morrison. No previous experience is necessary; the only requirement is that volunteers have an interest in raptors. A training session is from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at the HawkWatch site at Dinosaur Ridge. Contact outreach biologist Jeff Birek at 970-482-1707 ext. 25 orjeff. birek@rmbo.org. CODY’S BIRTHDAY DON’T make the mistake of missing the Rocky Mountain region’s biggest, most popular Buffalo Bill Cody birthday celebration. The festivities kick off at noon Saturday, Feb. 23, at The Rock Rest Lodge, 16005 S. Golden Road. Free admission and free contests, and free birthday cake. Your Week continues on Page 20

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Brittany Hill reborn

Brittany Hill, Thornton’s first upscale restaurant, closed in 2007, but has reopened as a Crystal Rose event and wedding venue. Brunch is served from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays (call for reservations at 303-4515151). On Feb. 21, the restaurant will host a grand-reopening party from 4 p.m. until close.

Edith Head revisited

Susan Claassen, a University of Denver graduate, returns to Denver as an actor and co-playwright for “A Conversation with Edith Head,” a live one-women performance and homage to the only eight-Oscarwinning female costume designer. Neiman Marcus, French for Sugar bakery

and FashionDenver are supporting the event, which makes its Denver debut at 7 p.m. March 3 at the L2Arts and Cultural Center on the corner of Colfax and Columbine. Claassen’s performance in this 90-minute show has been called “utterly captivating.” Tickets start at $35 and are on sale at www. denverfilm.org. VIP tickets are $100 and include gold circle seating, a post-show champagne reception and a photo with “Edith.” Head remains one of the most powerful and influential women in Hollywood history. In her six decades of costume design, she dressed most of the great stars from Mae West to Elizabeth Taylor and the legendary “Hitchcock blondes,” Grace Kelly, Tippi Hedren and Eva Marie Saint. Claassen stars as this iconic film diva in a show that brings to life great movie lore and behind-the-scenes stories of humor, ambition and glamor from the golden days of Hollywood.

Shotgun Willie’s shaking on over

Glendale’s iconic strip club Shotgun Willie’s is moving into the parking lot adjoining the existing building at 490 S. Colorado Blvd., according to a story in The Denver Business Journal. The story said a groundbreaking was planned for Feb. 15 “on the new, $3 million to $4 million building, which will be slightly larger than the existing club and include upgrades to lighting, sound and food with the addition of a pizza oven.”

Sharp and Denver tour operator Sid Wilson of A Private Guide will be inducted into the Denver & Colorado Tourism Hall of Fame during the 14th annual tourism dinner and silent auction March 6 in the Seawell Grand Ballroom. The Tourism Hall of Fame serves as the highest award for Denver’s travel industry, which posted its best year in 2011 with 13.3 million overnight visitors, generating more than $3.3 billion in spending. The industry supports nearly 50,000 jobs in the metro area. The gala will also honor five “Tourism Stars” presented to organizations and attractions that had a significant impact on Denver’s tourism industry during the preceding year. “This was truly a significant year for Denver tourism with an unprecedented five tourism stars helping to showcase our city as a center for art, sports, sustainability, history and innovation,” said Richard Scharf, president and CEO of Visit Denver. The Tourism Star award winners are: The Denver Art Museum for blockbuster original shows Yves Saint Laurent: The Retrospective and Becoming Van Gogh; Denver Zoo

Jeffco Public Schools has launched a new online program called Engage Jeffco Schools that invites residents to communicate with the district on education topics. The website for the program is http://engagejeffcoschools.com. The site gives participants to share and discuss new and existing ideas, as well as give feedback on issues the district is

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discussing. According to information from Jeffco Schools, the goal for the site is to allow residents, parents and guardians to have a voice in policy. “Feedback gathered from Engage Jeffco Schools will be used by key stakeholders and the Jefferson County Board of Education in tandem with other community engagement events over the coming months,” a press release stated.

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Calvary Chapel Arvada Church plant-interest meeting

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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 BlacktieColorado.com. She can be reached at penny@ blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.

PLACES OF WORSHIP

SCHOOL NOTES Jeffco Schools launch online program

for the groundbreaking Toyota Elephant Passage exhibit; the History Colorado Center for bringing Colorado history to life with the new building and exhibits; the NCAA Women’s Final Four, which created $20 million in economic development and national television exposure for Denver; and United Airlines and Denver International Airport for securing a new nonstop flight between Denver and Japan, which will begin in March. The gala is a fundraiser for the Visit Denver Foundation, which has given out more than $460,000 in scholarships to 189 Colorado students pursuing higher education in the fields of tourism and hospitality. For ticket information, contact Keely Asbury at 303-571-9405 or email kasbury@ visitdenver.com.

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NATURE’S EDUCATORS EVERGREEN Fine Art Gallery hosts Nature’s

Educators, a nonprofit organization that houses and trains injured raptors and reptiles that have been rehabilitated but cannot return to the wild. The wildlife show at the gallery will showcase 9-12 live raptors and a couple docile reptiles such as a tortoise and a lizard for kids to touch. A wine tasting and silent auction also are planned. The event is Saturday, Feb. 23, with family time with kids from 3:30-5 p.m. and adults and wine tasting from 5-7:30 p.m. Visitwww.evergreenfineart.com.

BENEFIT CONCERT/AUCTION FRIENDS of the Arvada West Dog

Park will host a benefit concert/silent auction at the D-Note in Olde Town, 7519 Grandview, from 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23. Proceeds from the event will help fund improvements and expansion plans at the off-leash dog park at 17975 W. 64th Parkway.

SUNDAY/FEB. 24 CHURCH CELEBRATION GREEN

Mountain United Methodist Church will celebrate “50 Years of Caring & Sharing” during 10:30 a.m. Sunday services in February. Bishop Elaine Stanovsky will preach and former pastors will participate in the Feb. 24 worship service. A potluck lunch will follow at noon. The church is located at 12755 W. Cedar Drive in Lakewood. Call the church at 303-989-3727.

SACRED MUSIC CONFLUENCE Choir, directed by Allison Olsson, will present an a capella sacred music concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 9200 W. 10th Ave., Lakewood. The concert begins with an old Mass (from the late 1400s) by Josquin de Prez. Contact olssoncolo@ comcast.net or call 303-279-2932 for ticket information. SPAYDAY SNIPPITY DOO Dah Spay Day is coming up on Sunday, Feb. 24, at SpayToday, 1864 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Spays and neuters for cats and kittens will be offered for $25.

Breakfast and lunch are provided, and volunteers can win door prizes. To volunteer, send an email toinfo@spay2day. org with “Spay Day” in the subject line. To schedule a surgery, check www.spay2day.org to see when registration opens. No registrations taken before Feb. 10.

BUFFALO BILL birthday The Buffalo Bill Museum celebrates Buffalo Bill’s 167th birthday on Sunday, Feb. 24, with a special tribute to the Native Americans who performed in his show. The celebration will include Native American dancing, the painting and raising of a tepee, visits by a best-selling author and musical performances. The day will also mark the opening of a special exhibit featuring the Native Americans who performed in the show. Admission to the museum and all planned activities will be free during the celebration, from noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 24. For information, call 303-526-0744 or visit www.buffalobill.org. SUNDAY/FEB. 24, APRIL 28 CONCERT SERIES ST. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 9200 W 10th Ave., Lakewood, presents its 2012-13 concert series. Season and individual tickets are available. Email olssoncolo@comcast.net or call 303-279-2932. All concerts take place in the St. Paul Sanctuary. Concerts are: FEB. 24: Confluence will present a Sacred Music Concert at 3 p.m. This is the first concert by Confluence completely devoted to sacred music. It will begin a very old Mass (from the late 1400s) by Josquin de Prez. Journey with us through the renaissance, baroque, classical eras and end with some beautiful, modern sacred compositions. APRIL 28: Confluence will present an a cappella program titled “Salut Printemps” (Welcome Spring). This program will feature Debussy’s piece of the same name for piano and women’s voices, and will be filled with the glorious sounds of spring’s return. MAY 19: The Parish Choir of St. Paul’s will wrap up the year with its excellent Variety Show at 1:30 p.m. after the endof-year Parish Picnic. New this year: the staff of St. Paul’s will present a number in the show.

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How many rounds is enough?

Fields sponsored two of the bills, including one that would limit to 15 the number of rounds a large-capacity ammunition magazine could hold. That bill passed on a 34-31 vote, with Democratic Reps. Leroy Garcia of Pueblo, Steve Lebsock of Thornton and Ed Vigil of Fort Garland voting no. During the Feb. 15 House floor debate, Fields rattled off the names of shooting victims from December’s Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre in Connecticut, and last year’s Aurora theater shooting. In both mass shootings, the killers used high-capacity magazines. “High-capacity magazines have one purpose,” said Fields. “That purpose is to kill, steal, and destroy.” But Republicans called the 15-round limit an arbitrary measure that does nothing to keep people safe. Republicans also cautioned Democrats that Colorado may end up losing jobs if the bill becomes law. That issue first surfaced during a Feb. 12 committee hearing that lasted several hours, where a representative from Magpul, a Greeley-based high-capacity ammunition magazine manufacturer, expressed concern that their operations would be forced to move out of the state if the bill passed. And, during the preliminary vote in the House on Feb. 15, Republicans circulated a letter written by Greg Alfred, the CEO of Alfred Manufacturing, a Denver-based gun manufacturer, who said the bill would “have a devastating impact on our Colorado business and the 150 individuals we employ in Colorado.” The concerns over the potential for loss of jobs led Democrats to add an amendment that would allow gun and ammunition manufacturers to continue to do business in the state, a move that was blasted by Republicans. “How ironic!” said an incensed Rep. Jerry Sonnenberg, R-Sterling. “Now we know what this bill is all about. It’s all about the money!”

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But Rep. Beth McCann, D-Denver, said the bill “is a matter of public safety of Coloradans.” “This bill does not require any Colorado company to leave Colorado. It will be their choice,” McCann said.

No guns on campus

The House also passed a bill that seeks to ban concealed weapons from being carried on college campuses. The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Claire Levy, DBoulder, said on Feb. 15 that if you’re a college student going to class “you should bring your notebook, your textbook, laptop, probably your cell phone.” “But you do not need to bring your gun,” she said. But Rep. Libby Szabo, R-Arvada, was among several Republicans who said that banning law-abiding students from bringing concealed weapons on campuses would result in innocent people not being able to defend themselves in the case of a mass shooting. “I want (my children) to have the tools to be prepared if something does happen,” she said. “Please don’t take that opportunity away from my girls, to protect themselves from the evils of this world.” The bill passed by a 34-31 margin, with Lebsock, Garcia and Vigil voting no.

Passing the background checks

McCann and Fields also co-sponsored a bill requiring background checks for all gun sales and transfers, one that passed by a 36-29 vote margin, with Vigil the lone Democrat voting no. Rep. Joe Salazar, D-Thornton, said he initially was concerned that the background checks bill would extend to the transfer of weapons among extended family members. Salazar said he felt the bill “didn’t take into consideration how Latino families” are set up, with extended relatives considered as close as immediate family members. But Salazar ended up voting for the

bill, referencing a dinner conversation he had over the weekend with a cousin, who said he didn’t think going through an additional background check is that much of an imposition. And a bill imposing fees on those background checks resulted in the closest vote margin of the four bills, passing by a 33-32 vote. Democratic Reps. Diane Mitsch Bush of Steamboat Springs and Dave Young of Greeley joining Garcia and Vigil in voting against the bill.

Split decisions

Vigil explained why he wasn’t supporting his own party’s gun measures on the House floor on Feb. 15, saying that in crimes where mass shootings take place, “mental health is the common thread.” “It’s who’s behind the trigger that makes the difference,” Vigil said. “Those people aren’t right in their minds when they do those things.” Lebsock said in an email to constituents on Feb. 18 that his split votes on the four guns bills were “a moderate, responsible approach” to the guns issue. In opposing the bill that would ban concealed weapons from being brought on college campuses, Lebsock said, “Citizens who have a permit to carry are law-abiding, responsible citizens.” Adding more intrigue to the two days of debate on the House floor was the buzz generated on Feb. 15, when it was learned that Biden had reached out to a handful of Democratic lawmakers before the House vote. Rep. Dominick Moreno, D-Commerce City, confirmed to Colorado Community Media that Biden did call him to “offer a few encouraging words” about the Democratic guns package, and told him that “all eyes are on Colorado.” But House Minority Leader Mark Waller of Colorado Springs used his Twitter account to mock Biden’s involvement, saying that Democrats are looking to “East Coast politicians for guidance on gun bills” and that Biden was “telling them what to do.”

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However, Hickenlooper was not prepared to voice support for a bill that would ban concealed weapons on college campuses. Nor was he ready to support an assault weapons liability bill that’s being worked on by Senate President John Morse, D-Colorado Springs. Hickenlooper said he wants to see what the final versions of those bills look like, before deciding where he stands. Republicans have fought Democratic gun-control efforts tooth and nail. And they believe that Democrats will pay a price for overreaching in the 2014 election cycle. Hickenlooper said he thinks Colorado residents support many guncontrol efforts. “I’m not sure it’s anti-guns,” he said. “It’s trying to make sure that our community is safer.”

Other key issues

Guns issues aren’t the only things on Hickenlooper’s mind nowadays. The governor was asked about a recent decision by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission to set

a 500-foot buffer between wells and homes. Environmental groups want greater distance between homes, while oil and gas groups don’t see the need for even 500 feet of separation. “Which means we’re probably in a good place,” he said of both sides being upset. Hickenlooper, who was a geologist before he became a brew pub owner, and then a politician, said he wants to find a balance between environmental concerns, and supporting drilling for “inexpensive” natural gas, which he said has “untold potential.” And Hickenlooper said the marijuana task force continues to work away at putting in place its recommendations on how best to regulate the industry, now that recreational marijuana use is legal in Colorado. One of the challenges that the task force will have to deal with is implementing safeguards that would keep children from accessing the drug. “There are serious questions about kids,” Hickenlooper said. “When their minds are still developing, whether this high octane, high THC marijuana that’s available. Whether it has the potential to permanently reduce their

memory.” There also are big issues the governor knows he may have to weigh in on soon, but hasn’t yet figured out what his positions are. This includes proposed legislation that would ensure collective bargaining rights for firefighters, even when local governments oppose it. The bill, which is being sponsored by Sen. Lois Tochtrop, D-Thornton, has already passed the Senate. But it is similar to one that former Democratic Gov. Bill Ritter had once vetoed. The governor playfully tried to get out of a reporter’s question about where he stands on that issue. “I guess we’re out of time, gotta go,” he said to reporters’ laughs. Hickenlooper said he eventually gets to a point where he can “speak with a strong sense of conviction” on these types of issues, but admitted that he’s “not there yet on this issue.” Hickenlooper’s also “not there” on whether he will seek to repeal the death penalty. “I am still wrestling with it,” the governor said. “I don’t think there’s a day that goes by that.. something doesn’t remind me or doesn’t make me think about it for a moment ...”

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Pomona’s Tomas Gutierrez, bottom, wrestles against Legacy’s Ryan Deakin. Gutierrez took first in the 106-pound weight class Feb. 16. Photo by Courtney Kuhlen

Pomona edges Ponderosa for 5A Region 1 crown Top-ranked Panthers send 10 wrestlers to Pepsi Center By Jim Benton

jbenton@ourcoloradonews.com AURORA - Pomona and Ponderosa, Colorado’s top two Class 5A wrestling teams according to On The Mat rankings, got a good test for next week’s Colorado State High School Wrestling Tournament. The teams matched up in the Class 5A Region 1 tournament at Smoky Hill High School and the Panthers justified their No. 1 ranking by winning the tournament with 243 points. Ponderosa, with five regional champions, was second with 214.5 points followed by Legacy (126.5), Arapahoe (123) and Cherry Creek (110). Pomona had three regional champions and will advance 10 wrestlers to Thursday’s first round of the state tournament.

Ponderosa will send nine wrestlers to the Pepsi Center. “We wrestled pretty good,” Pomona coach Sam Federico said. “We’ve got some work to do but they are minor things. We’re in shape and where we need to be physically. This was a tough regional. This was one of the toughest regions.” Pomona’s Tomas Gutierrez was the 106-pound regional champion with a 2-0 decision over Legacy’s Ryan Deakin. Defending 132-pound state champion Raymond Robledo notched a 3-0 title decision over Chatfield’s Jake Thayer and Pomona’s Archie Colgan prevailed in the 160-pound championship match with a 1-0 decision over Connor Casady of Legacy. “I was very pleased with my 106 pounder Tomas Gutierrez,” said Federico. “He’s a great kid and beat some top-ranked kids. Matthew Seifert at 145 pounds beat some good kids, came out of the sixth seed and got second. “We got everybody through that I feel is going to go downtown and score points.” Ponderosa’s Kade Snider captured the

113-pound regional title with a 3-2 overtime decision over Pomona’s Travis Torres. Torry Williams used a takedown with seven seconds remaining to win the 145-pound regional title with a 2-0 decision over Seifert. The Mustangs’ Kelton Good got his third fall of the tournament in the 152 pound finals when he pinned Cherry Creek’s Mason Harris in 58 seconds Dylan Gabel continued Ponderosa’s parade of champions with a 54-second pin against Horizon’s David Chitwood in the 170-pound title match. Ponderosa’s Corry Williams scored a 16-2 major decision over Arapahoe’s Jaylen Mosqueira in the 182-pound championship match. “We would of liked to have 10 qualify for state but nine will do,” said Ponderosa coach Corey McNellis. “That’s the most we have qualified in a long time. We have five regional champions.” Other regional champions included Douglas County’s Hayden Jones (138), Cherry Creek’s Mitch Finesilver (120) and Zach Finesilver (126) and Legacy’s Skyler McWee (220).

Demons send six to wrestling state tournament Golden oppertunity for the Demons to shine on biggest stage By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ourcoloradonews. com GOLDEN - Golden wrestling qualified six individuals who will participate in the state tournament at the Pepsi Center starting Thursday. Senior Paris Salas (29-5) qualified for state at 145 pounds, sophomore Devin Rothrock (352) at 152 pounds and senior Brad Blackstock (31-10) at 170 pounds. In addition, junior Ian Cheatum (18-1) qualified at 182 pounds, junior Noah Lennox (37-7) at 220 pounds and Dakota Gulley (30-2) qualified as a heavyweight. Jeffco state qualifiers: Arvada: 195 - Garet Krohn, Sr., 26-0 220 - Brock Howes, So., 20-13

Pomona’s Matthew Seifert wrestles Feb. 16. He won second place in the 145-pound weight class. Photo by Courtney Kuhlen Arvada West: 106 - Gabe Sandoval, So., 14-11 120 - Jerry Trujillo, Sr., 34-8 126 - Payton Tawater, So., 30-4 132 - Bennie Pachello, So., 15-6 138 - Taylor Bergquist, So., 37-7 170 - Tony Silva-Bussey, Jr., 31-6 Bear Creek: 132 - PT Garcia, Jr., 35-2 195 - Corky Phillips, Sr., 31-9 Faith Christian: 106 - Joshua Marquardt, Fr., 1219 170 - Seth Von Rentzell, Jr., 22-10 Golden: 145 - Paris Salas, Sr., 29-5

152 - Devin Rothrock, So., 35-2 170 - Brad Blackstock, Sr., 31-10 182 - Ian Cheatum, Jr., 18-1 220 - Noah Lennox, Jr., 37-7 Heavyweight - Dakota Gulley, Sr., 30-2 Lakewood: 113 - Austin Harp, Sr., 31-15 120 - Isaac Dinette, Fr., 31-12 152 - Peter Enockson, Jr., 32-13 195 - Joey Garcia, Sr., 40-4 220 - Nick Debruyn, Jr., 36-5 Heavyweight - Dorean Gonzales, Jr., 18-12 Jefferson: 120 - Lawrence Salazar, Jr., 24-12

126 - Aaron Cisneros, Sr., 45-2 132 - Francisco Aguilar, Sr., 3610 152 - Jacob Cisneros, Sr., 26-14 182 - Francisco Alvarado, Sr., 2612 195 - Jonathan Flores, Jr., 30-14 Heavyweight - Jesse Lucero, Sr., 36-6 Pomona: 106 - Tomas Gutierrez, Fr., 32-7 113 - Travis Torres, So., 33-4 120 - Joshua Rosales, Jr., 32-10 126 - Lucas Vagher, Sr., 22-10 132 - Raymond Robledo, Sr., 37-7 138 - Austin Marvel, Sr., 33-9 145 - Matthew Seifert, Sr., 14-5 152 - Ethan Wright, Sr., 33-10 160 - Archie Colgan, Sr., 35-4 Heavyweight - Mitch Chism, Jr., 23-16 Ralston Valley: 106 - Cian Apple, So., 24-7 113 - Isaac Arellano, Sr., 30-9 170 - Steve Ullman, Sr., 30-4 195 - Rocky Michaelson, So., 2210 220 - Jakob Buys, Sr., 13-6 Wheat Ridge: Heavyweight - Tyler Bender, Sr., 13-11

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Krohn decimates Region 3 opponents Senior one of two Bulldogs headed to state By Scott Stocker

sports@ourcoloradonews.com Win by pin. That has been the modus operandi for Arvada’s Garet Krohn when he takes to the wrestling mats this season. That trend continued last Friday and Saturday as the Bulldogs 195-pounder had little trouble in winning the Class 4A Region 3 title at Mullen High School. Not only that, but Krohn will be joined down at state by his 220-pound teammate Brock Howes, who is the son of Arvada head coach John Howes. Krohn has not had any match go the distance this season while compiling a 29-0 record. He pinned Broomfield’s Demetrius Zissimos in 3 minutes, 9 seconds to win his weight class. And it didn’t take much time in his quarterfinal and semifinal matches, either, after receiving a first round bye. Krohn only needed 23 seconds to pin his first opponent, Nathan Whatmore of Valor Christian. It took a bit longer in his semifinal against Mullen’s Rhett Hanson, a whole 1:11. Then it was Zissimos. “I think this was pretty good preparation to get ready for state,” Krohn said. “I’m really excited about the coming week. It’s my last state high school tournament and I certainly want to go out on a good note. This has all been fine and I also think helping me on a road to the nationals. “I felt stable, but I always have to take one match at a time,” Krohn said. “There is no room for mistakes, but I’ve been lucky and grateful for the way the season has gone. And, it was good to see Brock also make it downtown.” Howes finished fourth, but will still be making the trip to state as he had no wrestle back. He opened his weight class by pinning Mullen’s Luis Nelson in 1:15. But he was pushed into the consolation rounds

Arvada’s Garet Krohn, in red, catches his breath after pinning Mullen’s Rhett Hansonin 1:11 during Region 3 semifinal action. Photo by Tom Munds when he lost his semifinal to Broomfield’s Connor Eakes, 5-2. Howes also went the short route in his consolation semifinal pinning Denver South’s Shamil Baytarov in 1:11. However, he was stymied once again in the third-place match, pinned by Kennedy’s Victor Garcia in 1:51. “A trip to state is something that makes me and Dad feel good,,” Howes said. “But I’m not happy with the mistakes I made here at the region. Garet has been great in all that he has done to help me. I’ve been able to learn to move with Garet. I just don’t want to mess up anymore this season.” Top-ranked Broomfield had little trouble

in the team race as the Eagles scored 277 points to outdistance runner-up Pueblo Central with 187 and Elizabeth, 146.5. Arvada finished 13th with 45 points. Broomfield crowned five champions, had four wrestler finish second, one third and one fourth with all eleven making their way to the state tournament. After the first two rounds the Eagles had the title virtually tucked away. From there, it was just a matter of seeing how many individuals they could advance. Conifer scored 91 points to finish in eighth to lead the Jefferson County League entrants. Wheat Ridge finished 11th with 52.5

points while Green Mountain, 21 and Evergreen 20. Wheat Ridge was led by 285-pound Tyler Bender who finished third. He defeated TreVaughn Hawkins of Denver South, 11-7, to earn his state berth from the seven man weight class. He was defeated by Broomfield’s Austin Harris, 10-2 in the semifinals then pinned Denver North’s Miguel Rodriquez in :48 to advance to his third-place match. Warren Peterson placed fifth for Wheat Ridge beating Denver West’s Jose Herrera, 12-5. However, Greyland Gonzales, at 160, and Taylor Lechuga (170) had to settle for sixth.

Columbine holds off Mustangs in Jeffco battle By Craig Harper

sports@ourcoloradonews.com It’s been a rough stretch lately for Ralston Valley’s Spencer Svejcar and Columbine’s Jon Snow. The returning all-Jeffco League standouts have been battling injuries and their primary goal is to be as healthy as possible come the Class 5A state basketball playoffs, which begin next week. The two went head-to-head for the first time this season Saturday night at Ralston Valley. Svejcar, who leads the Mustangs in virtually every statistical category, played for the first time in four games following a two-week hiatus to rest and rehabilitate a leg suffering compartment syndrome. The 6-foot-7 Snow missed the Jan. 30 matchup at Columbine, won by the Mustangs, with concussion symptoms sustained a week earlier in a two-point loss to league-leading Chatfield. “He’s healthy now and I’m trying to get healthy,’’ Svejcar said after the Rebels dashed Ralston Valley’s chances of overtaking them for second-place with a 55-49 victory. “I’ll be back for the playoffs.’’ Snow, who also missed three full games but had played the three prior to Saturday, didn’t exactly dominate the rematch. He scored 10 of his 14 points in the second half to help stem a Mustangs comeback and had 12 rebounds, but was just 7-of-21 shooting and six points shy of his norm.

“He hurt us a little bit, but most of it was put-back stuff,’’ said Ralston Valley coach Mitch Conrad. “I mean, he really didn’t hurt us, I didn’t think. I thought our kids did a nice job of keeping him in check. Most of his scores were from other guys making good plays to draw our defense for him to score. I can only think of one time when he actually posted up and scored on us. That’s a win in our book.’’ Svejacr, who had 17 points and six assists in a 61-58 win over Columbine on Jan. 30, scored 13 points, nine in the second half. The 6-3 senior got Ralston Valley back in the game by scoring the first seven points of the second half, getting the Mustangs to within one point. His layup after forcing a turnover made it 39-38 early in the fourth quarter, but Svejcar didn’t score again and that was as close as the Mustangs got. “That’s definitely the roughest he’s looked,’’ Conrad said of Svejcar, who averages just under 20 points. “He’s playing through it. We sat him for two weeks and he’s just going to play it out for his senior year.’’ Svejcar, Colorado Community Media’s Defensive Player of the Year in football last fall, said his leg has gradually been feeling worse for about a year. “It bothered me in football but it didn’t get to the point where it is now. I’m playing two sports, and I thought I was just tired. It was overuse of the leg and the foot. I got a lot of atrophy in the calf and foot;

my calf got real small and the muscles shut down. “I’m rehabbing every day and trying to get back because it’s bad timing for the playoffs. The rehab’s gone well. I should be close to 100 percent by the playoffs.’’ Ralston Valley’s trip to the playoffs won’t mark the end of Svejcar’s competitive basketball career. His stellar senior football season - he excelled as a safety, receiver and kick returner - drew notice from college recruiters, including a scholarship offer from Northern Colorado. But basketball has always been his first love, and Svejcar has decided that’s the sport he’ll play in college. “I’d have to be 100 percent into football to play football, and it’d be hard to play with basketball in the back of my mind.’’ He’s just not sure yet where. The only offer so far is from Black Hills State University in Spearfish, S.D., a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference school that last year signed the Mustangs’ Chase Duben. Svejcar said he’s received interest from Montana State and Idaho, along with other RMAC programs. Ralston Valley (13-8, 9-5 league) had a chance to catch Columbine (16-5, 11-3), which has been ranked as high as No. 5 this season but currently is outside the Top 1, for second place in the Jeffco. The Mustangs needed to sweep the Rebels and finish the regular season with wins over Dakota Ridge

and Arvada West, combined with a Columbine loss to fourth-ranked Chatfield. But after Saturday’s loss, the Mustangs are tied for third with Lakewood, which holds a tiebreaker edge via two head-to-head victories. “We had our eye on (second place),’’ Conrad said. “I think what’s really going to hurt us is our two losses to Lakewood. We’ve got two big games (this) week and all we can do is take care of our own business. Hopefully all these close games will help us in the playoffs and we’ll figure out how to win the close games.’’ Columbine did that on Saturday, despite shooting just 30 percent from the floor, including 6-of-21 from 3-point range. The Rebels got 17 points from guard Garrett Hyde and their first 15 free throws - seven of those in the fourth quarter -- before Hyde missed their final attempt with 1.8 seconds left. Hunter Price, who had 21 and 22 points in Ralston Valley’s first two games without Svejcar, scored six of his 12 points in the fourth quarter, Bryn Finnefrock (22 earlier in the week against Standley Lake) hit the Mustangs’ only trey of the game and Zac Stevens (12 points) hit a second-chance basket to make it 52-49 with 12.4 seconds left. “We had chances,’’ Conrad said. “But they’re a good team. They’ve got a lot of horses and they’re all seniors (Ralston Valley starts two) who’ve played together a long time. In pressure situations, they made just enough plays to hold us off.’’

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s Boys hoops: Bulldogs come up short against Conifer D’Evelyn regains top ranking in Class 4A

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dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com Arvada boys’ basketball fell 68-53 Thursday at Conifer High School. The Bulldogs don’t have a very flattering record but that also doesn’t mean they have quit on the season. Despite being outscored 20-11 in the second quarter Arvada fought back in the second half. But they came up short as Conifer had 12 different players score at least a bucket. The Bulldogs (3-7, 2-10) wrap up the regular season Friday at D’Evelyn a 7 p.m.

A-WEST FAILS REBELS’ TEST

Arvada West got a test against the best but fell short in a 58-37 loss to Columbine Thursday at Arvada West High School. Columbine used a big second half to pull away from the Wildcats behind Ever-senior Jonathan Snow game-high 18 points. The Rebels improved to 12-2 in d Ty-5A Jeffco with the win. eated A-West senior Mike Porter led the 11-7,Wildcats with 11 points. man A-West (13-8, 8-6) will play their regular season finale at Ralston Valley ustinFriday at 7 p.m.

nned 48 toJAGS TABBED NO. 1 IN 4A D’Evelyn regained the No. 1 rankWheating in 4A basketball with the help of rera,an 80-54 victory Thursday at Green Mountain High School. , and Luke Stratman scored 27 points ixth. and was one of four Jaguars to score in double figures. Green Mountain junior Mitch Sha-

D’Evelyn’s Grant Witherspoon talks with head coach Troy Pachner during a break against Wheat Ridge earlier in the season. The Jaguars regained the No. 1 ranking in 4A last week. Photo by Andy Carpenean fer led the Rams with 16 points and five rebounds. D’Evelyn (20-1, 12-0) will wrap up the regular season when they host Arvada Friday at 7 p.m. The Rams (10-11, 5-7) will host Alameda Friday at 7 p.m.

EAGLES STARTING TO SOAR

Faith Christian looks to be peaking at just the right time after their 62-48 victory Wednesday at Peak to Peak. The Eagles had three double digit scorers including senior Alex Albrights 18 points and nine rebounds. Faith Christian has now won three straight games as they try to climb their way back to .500. The Eagles (8-9, 4-3) will wrap up

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Despite a furious fourth quarter rally, Bear Creek beat Pomona 74-70 Thursday at Bear Creek High School. Down double digits in the fourth quarter, Pomona rallied and nearly came all the way back. But the Bears kept hitting shots behind junior D.J. Miles 36 points and six rebounds. Pomona (1-21, 0-15) will wrap up one of toughest seasons in school history Friday at Stanley Lake. Bear Creek (3-19, 3-13) also finished at the bottom of their league and will now look toward next season.

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lumafter thirdBear Creek snaps losing eakerstreak in win over Pomona

Arvada couldn’t keep up with Conifer, who took a 34-12 lead into halftime. 13 different players scored for Conifer, the second best team in 4A Jeffco. Arvada sophomore Nicole Garcia scored seven points. The Bulldogs (6-14, 1-11) wrap up their season when they host D’Evelyn Friday at 7 p.m.

Con-By Daniel Williams urt usdwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com t two s take Ralston Valley maintained their theseflawless league record with a 64-28 andblowout victory over Standley Lake es.’’ Thursday at Ralston Valley High spiteSchool. r, in- The Mustangs took a 23-20 lead Reb-into halftime, but outscored the Gae andtors 41-8 in the second half. n the Ralston Valley used four double eir fi-digit scorers to fuel the blowout win.

`CATS CAN’T HANG ON

The Mustangs (19-2, 14-0) will wrap nts inup their season Friday when they host Sve-Arvada West at 5:30 p.m. ourth n the BULLDOGS BIT BY CONIFER MusArvada girls’ basketball was atevens tacked early by a Conifer team that et to never let up in a 66-28 blowout Thursday at Arvada High School. “But horsstarts me. In ough

TEAMS GO STREAKING

Arvada West gave up a big lead and the game in a 57-42 loss Thursday at Columbine High School. A-West outscored Columbine 17-11 in the first quarter but was outscored in the other three quarters. The Wildcats couldn’t overcome four double digit Columbine scorers. A-West (6-15, 5-9) will wrap up their regular season Friday at Ralston Valley.

Bear Creek snapped their longest losing streak of the season with a 50-

38 victory Thursday at Pomona High School. The Bears (9-13, 5-10) outscored Pomona 21-13 in the third quarter to pull away and snap a six game losing streak. On the flip side Pomona has now lost four straight and six of their past seven games. Pomona (9-13, 4-11) will wrap up their season Friday at Standley Lake at 5:30 p.m.

EAGLES GIVE UP LATE LEAD

Faith Christian gave up a fourth quarter lead and fell to Peak to Peak Tuesday at Faith Christian High School. The Eagles led the entire game until late in the fourth quarter when Peak to Peak took control of the game. Faith Christian was outscored 19-8 in the final quarter after leading by double digits earlier in the contest. The Eagles (6-12, 1-7) reign as state champions is officially over and Faith Christian will now look to next season.

Sports roundup: Mustangs hockey earns No. 1 seed

Ralston Valley will battle No. 8 Bishop Machbeuf Friday at Apex By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com ARVADA - Ralston Valley earned a No. 1 seed in the state hockey playoffs, it was announced on Monday. The Mustangs (16-2-1) will play No. 8 Bishop Machebeuf Friday at Apex at a time yet to be determined. Also in action on Friday at Apex is Standley Lake (12-5-2) who earned a No. 5 seed. The Gators will play No. 4

Valor Christian (14-4-1) at a time yet to be determined. Fountain Valley (15-4) earned the other top seed and will play No. 8 Chatfield (8-10-1) Friday at Sertich Ice Arena. The state semifinals will be held Thursday Feb. 28 at Magness Arena at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. The state championship will be held Mar. 1 at Magness Arena at 6 p.m.

ARVADA COLTS RETURN

Arvada Colts summer baseball team is back and looking for your support. From now until Mar. 30th, the Colts are looking for host families to have a

player stay with them from May 20th through July 28th. May 31st is the Colts home opener verse the Jeffco Rockhounds at 6:30 p.m. at Long Lake Ranch. All games are free to attend. On June 3rd through the 6th the Colts Youth Baseball Camp will be Pioneer Park starts at 8:30 a.m. and goes to noon each day. And on June 1st will be the Arvada Colts 3rd Annual Golf Tournament at Applewood Golf Course. Entry is $80.00 per golfer and there is a 1:30 p.m. shotgun start. For more information on all the above dates they can email us at info@ arvadacolts.com.

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