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Gun lobbyist’s actions eyed in ethics probe Lawmaker admits using epithet in confrontation By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews.com A gun lobbyist is at the center of an ethics probe into whether he threatened an Evergreen lawmaker with political reprisal over her votes on recent gun bills. Republican Rep. Cheri Gerou filed an ethics complaint against Rocky Mountain Gun Owners political director Joe Neville, after the two shared a sharp exchange in the House lobby in February. Gerou hurled an expletive toward Neville during the incident, before he was escorted out of the Capitol. The interaction came on

a day when emotions ran high inside the building, where lawmakers were taking up votes on controversial pieces of gun-control legislation. Both Gerou and Neville testified about the incident before an ethics committee on March 27. The testimony is part of a process that ultimately will determine whether Neville violated a legislative rule that prohibits lobbyists from using political threats or deceit to influence lawmakers. Gerou testified that on Feb. 15, she received several emails from constituents who had heard she was going to vote for the Democratic-sponsored gun-control bills that were being debated that day — even though Gerou said she had no intention of doing so. Gerou voted no on those bills. Gerou found out later that day that

Rocky Mountain Gun Owners was behind the misinformation. The group had been sending out mailings to voters in Gerou’s district, which Neville has said was an effort meant to encourage voters to call Gerou and ask where she stood on the bills. “I have to tell you I was very angry,” Gerou testified. “I feel a personal responsibility to my constituents and I felt that not only that they were being told a lie, they were without reason feeling scared.” Gerou testified that she used an epithet when she and Neville spoke in the House lobby. “He stared at me briefly and he said: ‘You just earned yourself another round of mailers against you in your district, for a primary,” Gerou testified. Neville admitted saying something to that effect, but he told the committee that

his reaction was made out of anger, and that the comment was not meant to influence her votes. When committee member Sen. Mark Scheffel, R-Parker, asked Neville,“Why didn’t you just walk away?” the lobbyist replied, “Easier said than done, I guess.” “My job is to stand my ground, too,” Neville said. “I don’t apologize for standing up for the Second Amendment. That’s what I’m paid to do.” Neville further stated that he does not believe his actions rise to the level of an ethics probe. Testimony was scheduled to continue this week. The committee will forward the information to an executive committee, which can take any number of actions against Neville, ranging from doing nothing at all, to suspending his lobbying privileges.

Man faces rape, murder counts Indictment states Watson confessed to crimes By Glenn Wallace

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Arvada Police K-9 Unit Officer Ron Avila and his German shepherd partner Matzo demonstrate a technique Arvada officers recently learned in a training program. If a dog tries to attack an officer while on a call, the officers were taught to use a coat, their baton or another object to block themselves and let the dog bite that instead of the officer. Photos by Sara Van Cleve

Police receive training to deal with dogs All officers required to learn about dogs’ body language, ways to react By Sara Van Cleve

svancleve@ourcoloradonews. com Arvada Police Department is taking a proactive step in protecting their officers and residents’ pets. The Arvada Police K-9 Unit and Animal Management partnered to train all officers how to deal with dogs to avoid incidents like those in Commerce City and Adams County where pet dogs were shot and killed by officers. “We’re trying to minimize officer injury and injury to people’s pets through the education of how a dog acts and reacts,” Avila said. The training was originally discussed two years ago, but really developed over the last few months due to recent events in other jurisdictions, said Arvada

Matzo, a 7-year-old K-9 Unit German shepherd, and his officer Ron Avila helped train all of Arvada Police’s officers on techniques for how to handle dogs they encounter on calls, from how to read body language to what to do if a dog attacks. K-9 Unit Officer Ron Avila. The K-9 Unit and Animal Management taught officers how to read a dog’s body language, how to adjust their body language and ways to stop a dog if it begins to attack without having to use a gun. “If they can read the body language of dogs, they can

know when things are heading south or the dog is under too much pressure and when to back off instead of continuing to pressure the dog,” Avila said. Officers also received training on what to do if a dog tries to attack them or latches on to them. “There are different things

they can do,” he said. “A spark test on their Tasers might be enough or they can use a coat or ASP [baton] if a dog tries to bite them so it bites the coat or ASP instead.” Using a gun on a dog is the absolute last resort, just as it is for people, Avila said. Officers also worked with police K-9 dogs, including Avila’s German shepherd Matzo, to become more comfortable around dogs and to learn how to release a dog that is latched onto them. While Animal Management, not typical patrol officers, deal with animals that could be considered vicious, most of the calls Arvada Police go on are to homes, and most homes have a dog, Avila said. “It’s all about confidence around dogs,” he said. The training was required for all police officers and was well received by everyone from officers to command, Avila said. Arvada Police is one of the first departments in the metro area to require this type of training for all officers.

Wearing a gray jail jumpsuit, Warren Dale Watson kept his head and eyes down during his Jefferson County court appearance last week. It was Watson’s first court appearance, following an 18-count grand jury indictment against him for the rape and murder of Lakewood attorney Claudia Miller, 66, on March 5. Watson was arrested on March 8 in Boise, Idaho, and has been held in custody on a no-bond hold. His case now moves toward felony trial. According to the grand jury indictment, Watson, a felony parolee, was scheduled to meet at Miller’s office in the 400 block of Union Boulevard to discuss legal matters. Later that evening, Watson cleaning staff discovered Miller’s partially clothed body. An autopsy showed evidence that Miller had been beaten, tied up and sexually assaulted. Cause of death was determined to be strangulation. The day of the crime, a man identified as Watson was seen on security footage at several locations, using Miller’s stolen credit cards. Miller flew to Boise, Idaho, two days later, in violation of his parole for a prior crime. Lakewood officers traveled to Boise to help apprehend Watson and to interview him regarding the Miller case. From the indictment: “He admitted to tying her up, going through her purse and taking her money and her credit cards. He admitted that he strangled her.” The felony counts against Watson include first-degree murder, sexual assault, aggravated robbery, motor theft and identity theft.

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History whispers in Spanish place names The green road signs flash along Interstate 25, heading south. Pueblo, this exit. Cañon City, Salida, Buena Vista, that exit. About 50 miles south of Pueblo, you can head east on State Highway 10 to La Junta and Las Animas. A right on 160 west takes you into Huerfano County and along a thread of towns with names like La Veta, Blanca, Alamosa, Monte Vista, Del Norte. That’s the road my husband, our son and I are traveling to Durango in southwestern Colorado, not far from the New Mexico line, a region we are exploring for the first time. Along the way is a faded blue billboard that talks about Río Cucharas, the river that flows from La Veta to Walsenburg. What does that mean? my husband asks. Spoons River, I answer. He smiles. It’s a whimsi-

cal image — but one, I realize, that never gets painted unless you know the significance of the words. It makes me wonder: How much of place and culture gets lost in non-translation? So much of Colorado’s heritage is entwined in the Spanish names of its towns, rivers, mountain ranges, counties and streets — even the state itself (Colorado, red or colored). But throughout generations, we’ve Americanized their pronunciations so much — Salida becomes Sa-LIE-dah rather than Sa-LEE-dah, which means exit — that we don’t recognize the language as Spanish anymore. They become, simply, words without definitions. And without meaning, the link to the past breaks. “For non-Hispanos, that connection has been lost in many ways,” said

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Bill Convery, Colorado’s state historian. “We lose a little bit of the richness of our culture when we forget the meaning of a place name. Understanding these meanings helps establish our own sense of place — it gives us grounding in our community which, as Americans, is constantly in flux.” For many Hispanos the connection remains alive but fraught with emotional complexity, said Maruca Salazar, executive director of Museo de las Americas, a Denver organization committed to preserving Latin American art and culture. “Behind all of this, there is a very intense past,” she said. “The connection was not a friendly one — it was an imposition. … We come from a conquered nation, a conquered people. That makes us very unique.” Colorado has been home to many ethnic populations — Native Americans, the first, going back more than 10,000 years; French; Germans; Irish; and others. But the first and largest non-native group was the Hispanics. In the 1500s, Spanish expeditions followed Native American trails in a search for, among other things, gold. Spanish explorers drew the first maps of the state. The Arkansas River in

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Pueblo, south of Colorado Springs, marked the border between New Spain and the U.S. When Mexico won its independence from Spain in 1821, it offered land grants to reinforce land claims against encroaching U.S. settlers. But following the MexicanAmerican War in 1848, in which a number of southwestern states including New Mexico, California and southern and western Colorado were ceded to the U.S. for $15 million, many landowners were stripped of their property by U.S. courts. A battle for identity ensued. “Imagine going to bed Mexican and waking up American,” Salazar said, quoting her mother-in-law, whose family has been in Colorado for seven generations. “Imagine losing your land. …” The railroads in the 1870s also transformed the region. The Denver & Río Grande Railroad wanted to reach Mexico and the Gulf Coast across the Río Grande (big river), so it included the river in its name to appeal to its continental aspirations. It established towns such as Alamosa (cottonwood) and Antonito (little Anthony) to compete with older Hispanic settlements, Convery said. But the railroads also pushed many Spanishspeaking farmers and ranchers into the northern parts of the state as Englishspeaking settlers moved in and changed the economic and political landscapes. They left behind, how-

ever, an enduring trail of history in places, traditions and influence. Many of the names that dot the southwestern part of the state, such as Barela and Cordova, come from the families that first settled the area. Conejos County is one of Convery’s favorite stories. The county moniker, which means rabbits, came from the naming of the creek, so billed in the 1850s because its waters “ran as fast as a rabbit.” Huerfano County comes from the volcanic butte that stands as a lonely sentinel — a huérfano or orphan — on the plains near Walsenburg. It was a major landmark for Hispanics traveling through the area, Convery said. The tiny town of Del Norte (from the North) got its name as the northern end of the Río Grande. Franciscan monks, following the Spaniards who named the San Luis (Saint Louis) Valley, watched the summer sunlight turn the earth of the nearby mountains a deep red. “It looks like blood,” Salazar said. “That’s what the Franciscans saw.” And so they called the range Sangre de Cristo, the blood of Christ. French and Germans also left their marks. Walsenburg was initially La Plaza de los Leones after the León family, but was renamed by the German immigrant Fred Walsen. The French decided to call Río Jesús María (River of Jesus and Mary) the Platte (flat — a pronunciation from French) instead. Spanish explorers

named the river near Durango Las Animas Perdidas en Purgatorio (the lost souls of Purgatory). But French-Canadian traders called it Purgatoire, and later, Convery said, American cattlemen rechristened it Picketwire. Three different names — all reflective of the changing nature of history around the river. Like all names, they are stories that tell us how we got here. But we have to listen — and sometimes that means making the effort to translate. “Understanding the meaning and history of a place,” Convery said, “grounds us and helps us establish that we belong.” “Identity is an essential element of your psyche,” Salazar said. When “I know where I come from, I know what my values are.” As I scan a map of Colorado, poetic names jump at me — Dolores River, the river of sorrows. La Junta, the junction. Las Animas, the souls. What stories, I wonder, lie hidden in their names? And then there’s Mosca, a town of 674 people in the San Juan Valley whose name means fly. “I don’t know why it’s called Mosca,” Convery said. “But there’s got to be a story behind it.” One, assuredly, that gives meaning to life in Colorado today. 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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Feature: Twelve Topics in 12 Weeks series explores roadside memorial signs. Page 4

Opinion: Columnist Michael Alcorn gives his daughter, readers advice in life. Page 6

Life: Talent shines in Jeffco art exhibit show. Page 17

Sports: A look at Jeffco swim meet. Page 22

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Young professionals honored for leadership Women given awards for dedication to community By Sara Van Cleve

svancleve@ourcoloradonews. com Two Arvada young business leaders were honored during the Chamber of Commerce’s 62nd annual Award Luncheon March 28. Allison Trembly, the marketing specialist for the Arvada Economic Development Association, and Anna Schafer, manager for Three Sons Italian Restaurant, 14805 W. 64th Ave., were given the Arvada Young Professionals Leadership awards. “It’s an honor to know that I was voted by my peers and how they see me as a professional,” Schafer said. “It feels real good.” Schafer and Trembly have worked together for various projects and said they are happy they were chosen to win together. “It feels like you’re making a difference and going in the right direction,” Trembly said. “This is like a high-five — you’re doing great stuff and just keep doing that.” While both women stay busy with their professional duties, they

are also involved in a slew of groups and activities in the community as well. Schafer is a member of the Arvada Chamber, AYP, the Arvada Rotary, with which she has helped with numerous events, including the inaugural Oktoberfest, and is involved with the Jefferson County Business Alliance to help prepare students for the workforce and is also an accomplished vocalist. “Anna has participates in the Arvada community through music and social functions,” said AYP Chairman and 2012 Leadership award winner Josh Ingram. “Her professional vocal ability, business savvy and technical knowledge of the music production industry and community involvement makes her the ideal candidate for the AYP Leadership award.” Schafer also often hosts fundraisers at Three Sons for local nonprofits and organizations, including the Two Ponds Schoolhouse fundraising kickoff recently. “She has the ability to identify the local community’s needs and bring individuals together to help strengthen Arvada,” Ingram said. “She finds a need in the community and wants to fill that need.” The best way to get involved in the community is to support those who support the business,

Arvada Economic Development Association marketing specialist Allison Trembly, left, and 3 Sons Italian Restaurant manager Anna Schafer were chosen by the Arvada Young Professionals to receive the Arvada Young Professionals Leadership Award. Photo by Sara VanCleve Schafer said. “That’s why working with nonprofits, I believe, is so important,” she said. “It’s hard to come in day to day and you do normal things and you’re around people you like, but that effort can go out to others who dine and enjoy your food.” While Trembly is always present on social media, having increased AEDA’s audience by 150 percent, she finds time to serve the com-

munity in many ways outside of her marketing duties. Allison said she is on the Ralston House Development Committee, which helped grow this year’s Pinwheel Gardens program, as well as being involved with the Economic Development Council of Colorado, the Colorado State University Alumni Association and more. “Her service as a committee member, advisor and board member with several nonprofit

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organizations, including Ralston House, Arvada Visitors Center and Young Philanthropist Foundation, showcase her leadership skills and commitment to the community in which she lives and works,” said Chamber president and 2011 Leadership award winner Dot Wright. Trembly also helps businesses throughout the city with promotions and marketing and helped host a class for businesses to learn about healthcare reform. “Small business is the foundation of our economy and so, as part of being with AEDA I support all businesses, small businesses are usually just starting out,” Trembly said. “They need the support and with the right support and guidance and if given the right tools, they can expand and grow into bigger businesses and hire more people which creates more jobs which creates revenue and does all these great things for the community.” Trembly’s professional and personal commitment made her stand out about the candidates. “Her ability to unite the community through social media and marketing efforts, her can-do attitude and volunteerism made her an outstanding candidate for the Arvada Young Professionals Leadership award,” Wright said.

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All Price Ranges in Jefferson County Are Benefiting From Seller’s Market By JIM SMITH, Realtor® As you can read on my blog, While the lower and middle price This Week’s Featured Listing ranges appear to be leveling off in these same trends are seen both On my blog, you can see the in Denver and in the overall figures statistics for every MLS area along the high 60’s, the higher price for the total front range MLS. ranges are now moving in that the Front Range, including, of This Bear Valley Home Has Two Master Suites Next week, other anacourse, Jefferson Percentage of Jeffco Listings Under Contract lysts will probably lament So often buyers will tell $276,479 County, which I divide how inventory fell in March me that they want newinto the non-foothills home features — fiveby 1.8%, but they only and foothills areas. define inventory as “active” piece bathrooms, granWhat I calculate is listings. I define inventory ite countertops, and the percentage of unas unsold listings — active the like — but also RV sold listings that is parking and “no HOA!” under contract, both by plus under contract. The area and by price number of unsold listings at Those buyers will love range. 61.9% of the the end of March was 4.5% this 1980’s home at Take a Narrated Video Tour Online at 3239 S. Newland St., listings in the nonhigher than at the end of www.BearValleyHome.info foothills area of Jeffco February, but the number which backs to a Lakewood park and is 2 blocks from a Bear Creek Park bike/pedestrian trail. were under contract as of listings under contract of March 31st, while increased by 11.7% in the Upstairs, three bedrooms were converted to a huge master suite and one guest bedroom. On the lower level, the 2½-car garage was convert36.5% of the foothills listings were same direction more dramatically same period. Yes, sellers are under contract. Those figures are than before. putting homes on the market, but ed to another huge master suite, and an oversized 2-car garage (not visible above) was added to the backyard. Open Saturday, 1-4 pm. Since beginning this index in up from 48.6% and 28% respecbuyers are snapping them up October 2011, I’ve never seen tively a year ago. quicker than they can be added. Jim Smith How that breaks down by price million-dollar Jeffco homes reach a Now that’s what I call a hot Broker/Owner range — and how that has trended level of 10% under contract, yet in real estate market! One March, this price range leapt to over the past three months — is of our current listings Golden Real Estate, Inc. shown in the above chart. (This is 14.5% under contract, while other drew 71 showings and DIRECT: 303-525-1851 homes over $500,000 increased part of a larger chart on my blog 28 offers in 2 days and EMAIL: Jim@GoldenRealEstate.com which also shows Denver and total their percentage under contract by went under contract for 17695 South Golden Road, Golden 80401 almost half in just two months. MLS figures.) $55,000 over list price. Serving the West Metro Area COMMENT AT: www.JimSmithBlog.com

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One Sign at a time

Gail Parrish and her fiance Jake DeHerrera stand under the roadway sign at 118th Place and Sheridan Boulevard in Westminster, in memory of her daughter, Jenna Breen, who was killed by a drunk driver. Photos by Pam Wagner

Remembering crash victims, encouraging safety

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Gail Parrish and fiance Jake DeHerrera share a touching moment to watch as balloons are released at the memorial sign placed at 118th Place and Sheridan Boulevard to honor her daughter, Jenna Breen, who was killed by a drunk driver. For more on Jenna see Page 19.

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ouquets of flowers and bright green balloons adorned a bright blue roadside memorial sign at the corner of 118th Place and Sheridan Boulevard, where Jenna Breen friends and family gathered on St. Patrick’s Day to celebrate her 23rd birthday. Breen, a 21-year-old former Arvada resident, was struck and killed by a drunk driver at the intersection in the early morning hours of Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, as she returned home from a latenight shift at a restaurant less than two blocks away. Her mother, Gail Parrish, said

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the emotional scars from her daughter’s death will never fully heal but explained that the memorial sign is a testament to her daughter’s desire to help others. It is mission that she said she hopes motorists will heed when they see the adage in bold letters above her daughter’s name: Don’t Drink and Drive. “It’s hard to see your child’s

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name up there, but it does give a sense of hope that it will increase awareness and puts a face to a name,” Parrish said. Breen’s roadside memorial sign — like hundreds of others across the state — are a stark reminder about the consequences of impaired driving and have become a driving force for a cause that has created a mixture of support and concern from residents and local officials. Jennifer Clouse, a Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Colorado victim services specialist, said only about 13 cities and counties across the state currently have a roadside memorial sign program in place.

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Protest held to shame former commissioner Odom stopped attending county business seven weeks early, still paid By Glenn Wallace

gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com Former District 2 County Commissioner John Odom was the subject of a protest (and two parody songs) in front of the Jefferson County courthouse and administrative building on March 26. The dozen protesters were calling on Odom to be held accountable for missing the last seven weeks of county meetings drawing on his salary and benefits — costing taxpayers an estimated $15,500. “This is all we can do,” protest organizer Judy Denison said, acknowledging that since Odom broke no law when he abandoned his post, shaming him had become their only recourse. “We hope it’ll be on Google any time people look him up, and that other politicians think twice before doing this,” Denison said. Dressed in stars, stripes, and 100 pounds of musical instruments, Bob O’Luney’s One Man Band (also known as Bob Haworth) helped perform the protest songs. The first, sang to the tune of

Standing in front of the Jefferson County administrative building in Golden, and dressed in red, white and blue, Steve Stevens, left to right, Bob Haworth and Judy Denison sang songs and spoke out in protest against former County Commissioner John Odom walking away from his job for seven weeks while still collecting pay and benefits. Photo by Glenn “Working on the Railroad,” begins: “Odom wasn’t working at the courthouse, all the livelong day; He walked right off his job, and still collected pay.” The second song, a riff on “My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean,” features the chorus “Just pay back, pay back, please pay back the money you owe John O.” To return the money, the protesters suggested that Odom donate $15,500 to the Jefferson Center for Mental Health, since that agency had its funding cut by $140,000 due to budget constraints last year. The protest organizers say that such an issue

ARVADA NEWS IN A HURRY League of Women Voters to discuss school finances

The League of Women Voters will discuss Jefferson County Public Schools budget priorities during its next meeting in Arvada. The next meeting is at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, at Sportline, 6543 Wadsworth Blvd. The LWV has put together a realistic, but hypothetical school budget

based on interviews with school principals and administrators. During the meeting, attendees and LWV members will discuss the hypothetical budget, cuts and the needs of a hypothetical school and discuss the current budget issues facing the school district. For more information, call 720-898-0821.

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for state senate District 20 in 2010, had been appointed to Jeffco’s 2nd commissioner’s district in March 2011 to fill the seat left vacant by Kevin McCaskey. He ran for election in 2012 against Democrat Casey Tighe, and though Odom held a lead at the end of Election Night, by the time all oversea and provisional ballots had been tallied, it was Tighe who had won by 738 votes. Odom only attended one county commissioner meeting following the election, and stopped attending the other boards and commissions he had been appointed to, even though Tighe was not to be sworn in until the following January. The former commissioner has not responded to numerous requests for comment, including for this story.

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Now is the time to prepare for wildfires Colorado’s first major wildfire of the year didn’t even wait until spring. The Galena Fire prompted evacuations while scorching more than 1,300 acres near Fort Collins in March. The blaze was an all-too-early reminder of what Coloradans went through last year, what many consider the state’s worst ever for wildfires. Statistics, provided by the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control, tell the toll in 2012: Nearly 400,000 acres were burned. More than half a billion dollars in property was lost. The Waldo Canyon Fire alone destroyed nearly 350 homes. More than $48 million was spent in suppression efforts for the 16 largest wildfires of the year. Six civilians were killed. In our more immediate coverage area, the 2011 Indian Gulch Fire west of Golden did

OUR VIEW far less damage in consuming about 1,200 acres, but the smoke in the air days after day reminded us of the challenges of our neighbors across the state. Already in 2013, we must turn our attention to fire from ice. Even after several recent storms, snowpack is below normal levels and the state’s drought lingers. With little relief in sight, Denver Water and other utilities recently announced watering restrictions. It’s possible open-burning bans are not far behind in the metro area and around the

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What should the state Legislature be working on? We asked grocery shoppers in Lakewood what they felt the Colorado Legislature should be focusing on, after a busy legislative session that has already seen big items like gun control, civil unions and the death penalty being brought up.

“I am pro gun, but antideath penalty. Maybe reversing some of the gun legislation, like the magazine limit.” — Brad Burrows, Wheat Ridge

“Employment, health insurance, that’d be good. Maybe new assistance with education, too. It’s almost impossible to pay for an education right now.” — Lyza Posey, Wheat Ridge

“I think gun control needs to be increased somewhat, but not to the extent some people are saying. Civil unions – I was definitely not in favor of that passing.” — Peggy Turner, Lakewood

“If anything, gun control. That’s definitely in the right direction.” — Kevin Clyde, Golden

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state. In anticipation of — or maybe more accurately, as a response to — wildfire season, four state legislators introduced a bill Monday that would create a state aerial firefighting fleet. The bipartisan proposal is a response to the dry conditions in the state and to the federal government’s dwindling fleet of firefighting aircraft, which Colorado relies on for help with large blazes. “Quite frankly, we are one lightning strike, one careless match throw, one terrorist intentional match throw away from a catastrophic wildfire in Colorado,” said state Sen. Steve King, R-Grand Junction. At this point, we can’t pass judgment on whether creating the fleet is the right way to go. Further, before introducing the bill lawmakers shied away from answering

questions on the program’s cost, which would include the initial funding plus maintenance. Certainly, it won’t be cheap. But we will applaud the legislators for bringing attention to and taking seriously the wildfire threat facing Colorado. The state needs more officials working toward solutions — not merely making speeches in the grim aftermath — when it comes to this issue. The burden is not on officials alone, however. We all play a role in wildfire prevention and safety. Make sure to take precautions like creating a “defensible space,” an area free from brush, around your home. If your city or county imposes open-burning restrictions in the months ahead, follow them. A year from now, we don’t want to look back at 2013 the way we do 2012.

Looking ahead in life Dear Teenage Daughter, These last couple months have been tough for you, I know. You, of course, seem to have come through it with your usual mixture of grace and awkwardness, and I doubt that five years from now you will think back on this time much at all. But it will change you, in subtle and important ways. First of all, let me say that part of me wishes I had the power to take all of that pain away from you. But I don’t, and the rational side of me doesn’t really want that power. If you do it right, pain is very useful. That’s why you’re sore after a great workout. As long as you learn from it. Breaking up with your boyfriend was one of the best things in the world for you. Not because he’s a creep, and not because he was bad for you. He wasn’t. But there’s only so much you can learn about yourself and about what you want from a husband later in life from one boy. I hope you think back on him fondly in the years to come, because he was your first love. And, sure, 16-year old love is mostly a cocktail of hormones, drama, and too much cologne, but that doesn’t change that he will always be your first love, and you will always remember the first guy you chose to make so important in your life. I hope you learn from that that you are loveable; that you are worthy of being treated like a princess; that you never have to compromise your values or your ambition to be loved, in return; and that whoever you end up with had better be able to challenge you to grow. That other thing, the car accident, was pretty normal — every kid has them. It really was a sort of best-case scenario, too: you weren’t hurt, you didn’t hurt anybody else, and it scared the bejeezus out of you.

Good. A car should scare you. But, like most scary things, that doesn’t mean avoid them. You have to learn to control that fear, to control yourself as a driver, and to control the car around you. It’s an amazingly valuable lesson, if you take it to heart. More important, though, are the By V particulars of the accident. You were vvela so concerned about what was going on behind you that you kept your eye on the Th rear-view mirror too long and didn’t see theappr bad thing coming straight at you. Now, it’s Dem pretty rare that life provides such a great evide metaphor all on its own, but, in this case, ing in voila! Bu You can’t spend your life worrying aboutsee t the past. You can’t. You need to remember amp it, you need to occasionally look back and time re-evaluate its lessons, but you have to Th keep your eyes peeled on the road ahead year of you. What’s behind you will rarely vote overtakes and hurts you; what you don’t lawm see coming straight at you will often be ter- H rible. Look ahead, dreamer. more And, as always, daddy loves. colle Also, Michael Alcorn is a music teacher and fit- their ness instructor who lives in Arvada with his Th wife and three children. He graduated from is th Alameda High School and the University of aided Colorado-Boulder.

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Actors’ lives parallel play Playhouse brings love story ‘On Golden Pond’ to life By Sara Van Cleve

eap. svancleve@ourcoloradonews.com for usly As Norman and Ethel Thayer, the e characters of “On Golden Pond,” return ward to their summer home for the 48th year, hes the actors portraying them are celebrates to ing a similar milestone.

“On Golden Pond,” a play by Ere, nest Thompson, debuted in 1979 and pre- Charles Ault, who plays Norman, originally played the character in 1982 when he was in his 30s. free Now, as he reprises the role for the r fourth time, and his wife Donna taking on the role of Ethel for the second time, ow the couple has found a new meaning in to it. “It’s significant for Donna and I because we are celebrating out 48th year of marriage and they’ve been going to Golden Pond for 48 years,” Charles Ault said. “I was 36 when I first played Norman and I had to age myself and gray my hair. Now I’m just about the right age.” Parts of the play really hit home, Charles said, as the couple, and their daughter, face issues many people face as they age. The Thayers’ daughter, Chelsea, played by Ashley Ricklefs, visits her parents for the first time in eight years with her boyfriend, Bill, and his 13-year-old son, Billy, in tow. Billy stays with Norman and Ethel for the summer and Norman really takes a liking to Billy. “It’s like a father-son experience,” said Andrew Miller, the 14-year-old ac-

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Norman Thayer, left, as played by Charles Ault, reads a newspaper as his wife, Ethel, played by Donna Ault, talks to their mailman and daughter’s ex-boyfriend Charlie, played by Dennis Leach in the Arvada Festival Playhouse’s upcoming show “On Golden Pond.” Photo by Sara VanCleve tor who plays Billy. “Billy hangs out with Norman. He speaks like him a bit and grows a trust with him. As they get closer, he becomes like a son for him and reminds him of when Chelsea was a kid.” Chelsea and Norman have a strained relationship that can be seen from the moment she walks into the house on Golden Pond. Chelsea calls her mother Ethel, “Mommy,” and Norman she simply calls “Norman.” As the character tells Bill, “I am her father, not her daddy.” Though the father and daughter bond is strained at the beginning, the two find a way to mend their relationship — in their own unique way. “It’s really moving if people take from it and look at their own life,” Ricklefs said. “The message is life is short and you shouldn’t forget to reconcile rela-

tionships with people. I think the take away is that if you feel it’s difficult to communicate with someone, it’ can be equally as hard for people to communicate to you.” Overall, the play is all about love in different forms, Charles said, which makes it relatable to anyone. And as Norman says to the operator at the beginning of the play, “Golden Pond is very near to where you are.” The Festival Playhouse, 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., is showing “On Golden Pond” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 5, 12 and 19; at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 13 and 20; and at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 7 and 14. Tickets are $17 for Friday and Saturday performances and $15 for Sunday performances. Tickets can be purchased at www.festivalplayhouse.com.

Parties split on state $20.5 billion budget By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews.com The Colorado Senate on March 28 approved a $20.5 billion budget that Democratic lawmakers are touting as evidence of an economy that is moving in the right direction. But their Republican counterparts see the so-called “long bill” as an example of irresponsible overreach at a time of uneven economic growth. The budget, which begins its fiscal year in July, was passed on a party-line vote of 19-15, with one Democratic lawmaker absent. Highlights of the budget include more money for public schools and colleges, and construction projects. Also, state employees are set to receive their first pay increases in years. The state’s ability to do these things is the result of a stronger economy, aided by stock sales, a rise in employ-

ment last year, as well other positive economic factors, such as growth in retail sales and the housing market. However, economic forecasters caution that there are factors that could negatively impact the economy in the next year, such as the possible rise of interest rates and a shaky European economic environment. Sen. Pat Steadman of Denver, the chairman of the General Assembly’s Joint Budget Committee, said during a recent budget floor debate on the bill that instead of the “maneuvering and cash fund raids” that have been necessary in past years, there are “reasons to cheer” many things in this year’s bill. “I believe we are bringing to you not only a balanced budget, but a responsible budget,” Steadman said. But, unlike last year, Republicans are in unanimous opposition to the budget, so far. Sen. Kent Lambert of Colorado

Springs, who also is a member of the Joint Budget Committee, did not vote for this year’s bill. Lambert and other Republicans said the new budget’s spending would exceed growth, and that the state cannot afford that. “We cannot add more money to add a Band-Aid to the bleeding,” Lambert said. Sen. Mark Scheffel, R-Parker, said “this is the largest budget that the state’s ever had,” and that he would not support it. Steadman said he does not understand Republican opposition, considering that last year’s budget — which was based on a gloomier economic forecast — was “wildly, bipartisanly popular, and for some reason, this year, it’s not.” The bill still has to be voted on in the House, before heading to Gov. John Hickenlooper’s desk for his signature.

The inspirational story published March 21 about Pomona High student Dominic Martinez brings to light a topic no one likes to think about — what happens to a child when tragedy strikes and he or she is unable to live with family? Martinez was lucky his friends were able to provide him with support and a place to live — this is not always the case. I think this story brings up an important area of service that needs to be expanded. Housing opportunities for youth who are unable to live with their families need to be more readily available. Almost everywhere in the country it is difficult to find youth friendly transitional living programs and adequate foster care families, but this is especially true in the suburbs. I hope to see the development of these types of services in Arvada because it is important for children to stay near their friends, schools, and support systems when they are experiencing times of family hardship. Not all kids are as lucky as Martinez was to have such a well devel-

oped support system, and even he stated that the hardest thing for him has been finding a place to live. I am sure that being able to stay near his school, sports, and friends helped him cope with his mother’s passing. It is important that all children have access to sources of support. Therefore it is important that Arvada develops more ways to help children living on their own stay close to home. Amanda Bruemmer

Right time for gun talks The March 21 editorial reported that some sheriffs believe it is untimely to consider gun control legislation in the wake of recent gun tragedies. Unfortunately, the politics surrounding gun regulation stifles rational debate during “normal” times. Even though many of us have supported more effective gun regulation for a long time, it seems to take a tragedy to focus public interest on the matter. Furthermore, government is often reactive. Recent consideration of cruise ship regulation was prompted by problems with cruise

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Backyard chicken, bee allowances expanded By Glenn Wallace

gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com Backyard farming just became easier in Jefferson County. The Board of County Commissioners voted a unanimous 3-0 on March 26 in support of opening up the backyard animal special permit process to all residentially zoned single family detached, or two-family dwelling in the county. The owner of the animals will be required to apply for a miscellaneous permit, giving the county a chance to make sure basic health and safety standards are maintained.

The permit system and the county’s requirements were based on existing chicken and bee rules that are already in effect for Denver area municipalities, including some in Jefferson County. Those wanting to raise chickens or bees will have to have a minimum lot size of 4,000 square feet. Only six chickens total, or one bee colony per 4,000 square feet will be allowed. “If we are complaint driven (code enforcement), what incentive is there for people to get a permit prior to getting a complaint?” District 2 Commissioner Casey Tighe asked staff during the hearing. “If someone does have a zoning violation, we double the fee for the permit to correct that, on top of whatever their violation fees might be,” answered County Planner Heather Gutherless. After some debate over fence

height, minimum backyard square footage, and coop setbacks, the commissioners agreed to pass the zoning change. “This is a nice thing to do for all the people who’ve called in, asking for this,” District 1 Commissioner Faye Griffin said.

For the neighbors No roosters are allowed If properly cared for, chickens should not cause significant noise or odor problems Roaming chickens or serious problems should be reported to the county zoning violation department, not animal control. Home Owner Associations are still free to restrict or deny any backyard animals. No on-site chicken slaughter will be allowed by the permit.

Festival takes fun to new heights 11th annual Arvada Kite Festival brings together amateurs, pros to take a soar By Sara Van Cleve

svancleve@ourcoloradonews.com Hundreds of kites will be flying high over Arvada April 13. The Arvada Festivals Commission, in conjunction with the Rocky Mountain Kite Club, is hosting the 11th annual Arvada Kite Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Robby Ferrufino Park at 74th Avenue and Carr Drive. “It’s one of the biggest kite festivals anywhere,” said festival co-chair Dudley Weiland. April is also National Kite Flying Month. The festival will give amateur kiteflyers a chance to let their kites soar in a competition as well as give attendees a chance to see the pros guide flying creatures and dancing kites. The kite competitions are at 10:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. and participants will be divided into two age groups —10 and younger and 11 and older.

Four participants from each age group will be awarded a trophy in the four categories — smallest kite, largest kite, most visually-appealing kite and highest kite. From 3:15-4 p.m. the Rocky Mountain Kite Club will perform demonstrations. “Most everyone stays all day to watch the kites in the air,” said festival co-chair Jodi Weiland. “It’s really neat to see all the kites in the air with all the different shapes and colors.” In preparation for the festival, Majestic View Nature Center and the Susan Duncan YMCA are hosting kite decorating classes for children. Classes are at 4 p.m. Friday, April 5; at 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6; and at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 11 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St. Another class is at 4 p.m. Friday, April 12 at the YMCA, 6350 Eldridge St. Each class is one hour long and costs $3.50. Children must be preregistered to participate; to register, call Majestic View at 720-898-7405 or the YMCA at 303-422-4977. Children will have a chance to fly their creations at the festival at 10:15

a.m. While the kites are the focus of the festival, there will be entertainment and activities for everyone all day long. The Mile High Community Band will perform 10-11 a.m. and the Jefferson County Brass Band is playing from 12-1 p.m. For children, there will be bouncy castles, alpacas, face painting, balloon artists, zorb balls to roll around in, a small train to ride in and much more. Nearly 60 vendors will be at the event, including about 10 food vendors serving a variety of cuisines and using compostable plates and silverware. Parking is available at Warder Elementary at 80th Avenue and Carr Drive and at Meyers Pool, 7900 Carr Dr. Shuttle transportation with handicap accessibility will take attendees from the parking lots to the park. Dogs will not be allowed on the field during the festival. In case of inclement weather, the festival will be rescheduled for Saturday, April 20. For more information, visit www. arvada.org/arts-and-culture/kite-festival.

POLICE BRIEFS Man found sleeping in truck issued summons for open container

1:44 a.m. Thursday, March 7, Rockabillies Bar, 1233 W. 64th Ave. A man was issued a municipal summons for an open container after an officer found him sleeping in his truck with an open can of Mike’s Hard Lemonade. The man was sitting in a running white Dodge pickup truck parked outside of Rockabillies. When the officer tapped on the window of the truck, the man woke up and threw the can of alcohol onto the floorboard. The man apologized for trying to conceal the liquor and consented to a breath sample. His blood alcohol content was .179. He insisted the only alcohol he had was half of a can of Mike’s Hard Lemonade. The man was issued a summons for an open container of alcohol. With this ad - not valid with any other offers. Applies to rentals of $20.00 or more. Expires 3/31/13.

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Unknown person commits criminal mischief, damages porch bench

3:32 p.m. Saturday, March 9, 13600 block of West 67th Place A couple reported criminal mischief to police after finding their patio furniture damaged. The residents told police their swinging bench on their front porch was damaged at some point in the last two weeks. The couple usually enters their home through the garage and rarely see their front porch. The plastic bench appeared to have been cut with a sharp object. The bench would have to be replaced, which would cost $150. The woman said they do not have any problems with neighbors or anyone who lives outside the neighborhood, nor are there any mischievous juveniles or suspicious people around lately. There are no leads in the case.

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1:14 a.m. Sunday, March 10, 7-Eleven, 6700 block of Wadsworth Boulevard

A man was arrested for thirddegree assault and criminal mischief after he attacked a 7-Eleven clerk. Before the incident, an intoxicated woman was trying to buy cigarettes from the clerk, but did not have her ID with her. The clerk initially refused to sell them to her, but eventually sold them to her because he knew she was older than 18. The woman then left with a man in a dark red Chevrolet SUV. Later, the same SUV backed into a handicapped spot and a man entered the store. The man reportedly said ”You’re the one” to the clerk before punching him in the face, placing him in a chokehold and hitting him numerous times in the face and ribs. While in a chokehold, the clerk was able to hit the panic alarm behind the counter and the man left. In addition to the clerk’s injuries, there was also about $20 worth of damage done to products and the store. The clerk told police he could tell both the woman and man were intoxicated. Officers went to the address the vehicle was listed to in the 6800 block of Marshall Street. The man was placed under arrest at 1:38 a.m. for third-degree assault and criminal mischief and transported to Arvada Police headquarters at 3:10 a.m. He was later transported to Jefferson County Jail.

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Fabulous Vistas Fully developed, builder ready Lot price includes water tap fee, public potable treated water & fire hydrants Underground electric, natural gas, telephone & cable Brighton Schools We have Participating Builders. BOX ELDER CREEK RANCH $43,600 - $71,600 Carol Ann Cardella Real Estate in the Rockies, LLC. 303.422.1202 303.828.8022 cacardella@gmail.com NOT a distressed property; 180 homes already built.

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Contact Shelly (303) 840-0133 shelly@rosniklaw.com Room for Rent

GOLDEN/APPLEWOOD Clean, furn ranch, $325 w/ldy + $50 utilities NS/NP. ST/LT lease 303.279.5212/847.763.1701

Roommates Wanted House Mate Private Entrance Large Bedroom, Closet Rec Room Quiet Neighborhood Separate Furnace Off Street Parking Washer/Dryer $485/month 303-565-9301 Lakewood

Home for Sale

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$1,229,900 Bristol Cove in Centennial

High Prairie Farms in Parker

The inventory of homes for sale is very low. I am happy to provide you with a free market analysis to see if now is a good time for you to sell! Many houses are selling within 30 days or less. Call me direct at 303-807-0808. 5280

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Best price when selling a home

Curb appeal is one factor that can help a home sell faster and for more money.

he housing market has not yet rebounded to pre-recession prices, when buyers seemed to be stepping over one another to bid up the price of homes. Today’s sellers may be lucky to get asking price, with the reality being a certain percentage below. However, that doesn’t mean sellers should accept bottom-of-the-barrel of-

fers. There are still ways to get the best price possible on an offered home. With sellers hoping to get the most possible for a home and buyers interested in spending the least, it’s sometimes a battle of wills when it comes to hashing out a confirmed price in the world of real estate. Sellers who wonder whether they’ll struggle to get a

good offer can hedge their bets in the right direction by employing a few strategies. * What you see is what you get: It’s difficult to change first impressions. If a potential buyer pulls up to a home that doesn’t give them “warm and fuzzy” feelings immediately, it may be hard to eventually sway opinion of the home -- even if it’s pristine on the inside. Individu-

als do judge a book by its cover, which means that effort should be put into making a home’s exterior as appealing as possible. Landscaping should be neat and lush. There shouldn’t be any obstacles leading to the front of the home. Items that look in disrepair should be mended. Curb appeal does matter. * Use a real estate agent: Many people forgo this step, thinking they can sell their home just as well without an agent and not have to pay commission in the process. A real estate agent is schooled in the process of negotiating the price of an offered home. In fact, the more a home’s selling price, the higher the agent’s profit. That’s incentive right there. Furthermore, agents know the average prices of similar homes and can help a seller price and market a property correctly. That may add up to a faster sale (and a better offer). * Price it competitively: Some sellers think the higher they price their home the more money they’ll get for it. The fact is, the longer an overpriced home sits on the market, the less appealing it will appear to buyers. Individuals looking for a home may repeatedly see the listing and wonder what’s wrong with the home. Even if it’s the best home in the neighborhood, it may be seen

as a red flag that’s best avoided. * Give people what they want: Buyers often prefer updated kitchens and bathrooms. Most buyers out there are not looking for “handyman specials.” They want a relatively turn-key property. A kitchen or bathroom that is an eyesore can repel potential buyers. Home shoppers may be more inclined to go closer to asking price if some of the bigger-ticket items are already completed. * Don’t be an open book: If a buyer knows that time is of the essence or the home is “priced to sell,” he or she may sense that desperation, almost guaranteeing a low-ball offer. Sellers shouldn’t let on too much about their reasons for selling or make it seem like they’ll be in dire straights if the home doesn’t sell quickly. Selling a home under duress is not likely to cause prospective buyers to pony up. * Don’t be afraid to counter-offer: A buyer who is excited to get an offer on a home in a slow market, but feels the offer is below value, should definitely counter-offer. While the buyer may not accept the counter, he or she may make another offer that is more to the seller’s liking. ■ Metro Creative Services

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GARAGE & ESTATE SALES

Estate Sales

Garage Sale

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Garage Sales "Luxury" Garage Sale Saturday April 20th 8am-2pm 6925 Carr Street, Arvada Hosted by non-profit Live Cheap. Not your typical garage sale!! Silent Auction on high-$$ items. Supports children in Cambodia.

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Furniture 6 oak book cases 36x84 $95ea. / obo Infrared Sauna $1099/obo 2 china cabinets w/china make offer Marty (303)995-2995 Castle Rock Furniture Sale Cherry wood entry table, coffee & end tables, couch/matching chairs. Solid oak double bed set, kitchen ware, solid oak computer desk and table and misc. everything like new. 303-386-3162 aspengail@comcast.net

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Colorado Community Media is hiring an editorial page designer who will be assembling editorial pages for print. Some special section or newsletter page layout projects will be assigned along with preparing weekly newspapers for press. Bachelor’s degree, or four years experience in a design or news environment, required. InDesign skills, proficiency in Photoshop, attentive to details, a must. Illustrator and printing experience welcome. Ability to work in a demanding deadline environment and great communication skills necessary. Part-time, work Mon - Weds. This position is a hire on a contractor basis. Guaranteed 24 hours a week to start. E-mail your resume along with 3 samples of your work to Scott Andrews, sandrews@ourcoloradonews.com

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BUILD YOUR CAREER from the ground up

Climax Molybdenum Co. – a subsidiary of Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, and the world’s largest producer of molybdenum and molybdenum-based chemicals – has two operating molybdenum mines in Colorado.

Our Climax and Henderson operations are now hiring! Our Climax operation, located 10 miles north of Leadville, consists of an open-pit molybdenum mine and mill. The Climax mine is one of the largest, highest-grade and lowest-cost molybdenum mines in the world. Climax Mine opportunities: • Mill Diagnostic Electrician – Job #1204301 • Senior RCM Technician – Job #1203606 • Diesel Diagnostic Mechanic – Job #1205082 • HR Generalist II – Job #1300482 Our Henderson operation consists of an underground molybdenum mine, located 38 miles east of Silverthorne, and mill, located 20 miles north of Silverthorne. These two sites are connected by the longest conveyor of its kind in the world – a 15-mile elevated belt that passes underneath the Continental Divide, through an old train tunnel and above ground to the mill. Henderson opportunities: • Mill Industrial Electrician (Henderson Mill) – Job #1300296 • Senior Surveyor (Mining/Underground) (Henderson Mine) – Job #1300245 • Chief Electrical Engineer (Henderson Mine) – Job #1300591

Explore all the advantages of a future with Climax Molybdenum Co. To apply online, visit: www.moly.jobs.

m o l y. j o b s Freeport-McMoRan is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

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Drivers:

Home Nightly! Great Paying Denver Flatbed Runs! CDL-A, 1yr Exp. Req. Estenson Logistics. Apply: www.goelc.com 1-866-336-9642 Help Wanted Looking for hard working, dedicated individual to help on mail route in Castle Rock. Must have clean driving record. NO criminal record. Call in the evenings 660-541-1846

Help Wanted

CLEAR CREEK COUNTY JOB: Mechanic – Journey

GENERAL OFFICEFULL TIME:

Member/Decorator position available. Decorating experienced individual to carryout daily activities, providing customer service and achieving sales targets by working with efficient and motivated team. Must be dependable, professional, and available on Saturdays. Email resume to swhitefoot@q.com or call 303-683-0002 or 720-785-3894 to apply.

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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.

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Life Care Center of Evergreen Multiple full-time positions available. Must be a Colorado-certified nursing assistant. Long-term care experience preferred. We offer great pay and benefits in a team-oriented environment.

Housekeeping

in Castle Pines Golf Club Be a part of our elite team at the exclusive Castle Pines Golf Club. Full time/Part time and Weekend positions available in Housekeeping and Laundry. Call 303-814-6252 for an interview appointment. Fax resume to 303-6608453

Housekeeping

Needed. Regional Western States 3 to 4 nights out – 65K annual avg. + Ben 4K sign on bonus – Apply: www.mbmcareers.com

Eileen’s Colossal CookiesHighlands Ranch has a Team

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Claims adjusting firm in Golden/Genesee area. Must be reliable, professional w/strong general office background, Word/Excel. Must have solid work record/references. Resume & cover letter to: officemanager812@gmail.com

Must have 3 yrs experience in servicing, maintaining and repairing mechanized and automotive equipment such as: diesel and gas engines, and hydraulics. Must possess a High School diploma or equivalent, and ASE certifications are desirable. Must have a valid Colorado CDL, class B with tanker endorsements, and furnish his/her own hand tools. Perform on call duties as required. Fulltime; wage is $18.88 to $20.89 an hr plus Benefits See full job description, physical requirements and application at: www.co.clear-creek.co.us under "I Want To…", "Find Job Opportunities", Please send application to: Human Resources, P.O. Box 2000, Georgetown, CO 80444; email hr@co.clear-creek.co.us; or fax to 303-679-2417. Taking applications until April 12, 2013. Clear Creek County is an ADAAA/EEO employer.

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Night Janitorial positions available at Castle Pines Golf Club April-October. Full time/Part time and Weekend positions. Call 303-520-7365 for an interview appointment. Fax resume to 303-660-8453.

Please apply in person. 303-674-4500 | 303-674-8436 Fax 2987 Bergen Peak Dr. Evergreen, CO 80439 Visit us: LCCA.COM EOE/M/F/V/D – 39228

Retired Couple Needed

to manage Home and 45 Landscaped Acres near Franktown. New home and all facilities furnished. Mechanical background, Landscaping, Gardening and Housekeeping. (303)688-5777

Janitorial Contractor

accepting applications for significant number of openings to include: Project Manager, Supervision, Floor Techs, General Cleaners. For consideration please call: 1-888-626-6856 or email information/resume to: trider@sgmcorp.com

LEGITIMATE WORK AT HOME No Sales, no Investment, No Risk, Free training, Free website. Contact Susan at 303-646-4171 or fill out form at www.wisechoice4u.com

Outside Sales

BF Sales Engineering, Inc. is looking for an Outside Sales Person with experience in Pumps and Process Equipment. Employer located in Golden. Please email resume to: jhasse@bfsales.com Please, no phone calls.

ServiceMaster Clean has several part-time janitorial openings throughout Denver. Immediate evening positions available in Centennial and Highlands Ranch. Please call 303-761-0122 to schedule an interview.

Western Summit

Constructors, Inc. is seeking Formwork Carpenters & Laborers, Concrete Finishers, Pipefitters, and Millwrights (process equipment installations) for large wastewater project located in Denver area. Applications will be taken at 9780 Pyramid Ct, Suite 100, Englewood, CO 80112, from 8-5 M-F. Send resumes to Careers@westernsummit.com or call (303)325-0325. WSCI is an EEO Employer.

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COSCAN AUCTIONS

TREE SEEDLINGS

Auction 800+/- Acres 6 Tracts C.R.P., Irrigated, Hunting Lodge April 23, 9:30AM Location: Stratton COmmunity Center United Country - Rocking X Land Company EchoHuntClubAuction.com 719-346-5420

Colorado State Forest Ser vice Nursery Tree/shrub seedlings for conser vation and reforestation are still available. Visit csfs.colostate.edu/pages/buyingtrees.html or call 970-491-8429 for ordering information.

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WORK ON JET ENGINES - Train for hands on Aviation Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified - Job placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 800-481-8612.

25 DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED! Learn to drive for Swift Transpor tation at US Truck. Earn $750 per week! CDL & Job Ready in 3 weeks! 1-800-809-2141 HELP WANTED / DRIVERS Drivers O W N E R O P E R A T O R S Class A CDL & 1 yr experience. Home daily or every other day. Dedicated, recession-proof freight (grocery). Lease purchase program, 100% fuel surcharge to driver and more! Call Michael 866-478-9972. DriveForGreatwide.com Driver - Qualify for any por tion of $.03/mile quar terly bonus: $.01 Safety, $.01 Production, $.01 MPG. Two raises in first year. 3 months recent experience. 800-414-9569 www.driveknight.com LOTS & ACREAGE

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To place a 25-word COSCAN network ad in 82 Colorado newspapers for only $250, contact your local newspaper or call SYNC2 Media at 303-571-5117.

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CLASSIFIEDS TO ADVERTISE, CALL 303-566-4100 Misc. Notices Colorado Springs-area Aero Club offering shares in well-maintained, well-equipped Piper PA24-250 Comanche and PA28-235 Cherokee. Based at Meadow Lake Airport (KFLY), Falcon, CO. See WWW.NOSPINAIRCRAFT.COM for details, or call David Miller at No -Spin Aircraft Sales: 719-650-8667.

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Misc. Notices Want To Purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201

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2012 Jefferson Foundation High School Exhibition Best of Show, Sabrina Nesladek. Photo courtesy of Arvada Center

Talent shines at art exhibit Jefferson Foundation shows off high school artists By Clarke Reader

creader@ourcoloradonews.com Early education can make all the difference in a young artist’s life, and for the past 42 years, the Jefferson Foundation has celebrated the work of high school artists. The work of an influential teacher is also part of the celebration, and for the first time, this year a Jeffco alumnus will also have her work on display. The Jefferson Foundation High School Art Exhibition has been hosted by the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., for the past 36 years, and this year’s show will kick off on April 12 and run through May 12. The work of teacher Scot Odendahl and alumnus Heidi Jung goes on display April 5 through May 5. “This is definitely the best high school show in the area,” said Arvada Center exhibition manager and curator Collin Parson. “It started out being shown at the old Lakeside Mall, but has been exhibited here at the Center since its inception.” There will be more than 400 students

works from 23 Jeffco high schools. Parson said that Jeffco students are able to submit a certain number of pieces in a variety of categories — from painting to jewelry and sculpture to crafts and fibers — and teachers get jurors to come through and select the best works. “This is one of the few shows that our staff here doesn’t do any of the hanging or organization,” Parson said. “There is a committee of teachers who comes and does all the hanging, our staff just helps make sure everything is clean and presented right.” Odendahl teaches at Warren Tech High School, and has done some graphic design work for the Arvada Center prior to getting this exhibit. He works with prints and uses screen printing techniques to draw attention to the elements that he sees as the most important in his works. Jung, a graduate of Jefferson County Open School, first had her work display at the center during the 1989 high school exhibition, and is now returning for her largest exhibit yet. “It’s really been a feeling of coming full circle, since I’ll be doing some jurying and doing some collaborative works with my art teacher from school, Susie Bogard,” Jung said. “The fact that I’m doing this exhibit back at the Arvada Center is great.” Jung has been working since December to create a whole new body of work for the

If you go WHAT: 42nd Annual Jefferson Foundation High School Art Exhibition • Scot Odendahl: On the Roadside — Jeffco Teacher Solo Exhibition • Heidi Jung: Black and White — Jeffco Alumni Exhibition WHERE: Arvada Center 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. WHEN: Jefferson Foundation, April 12 through May 12 • Scot Odendahl and Heidi Jung exhibitions, April 5 through May 5 COST: Free INFORMATION: call 720-898-7200 or visit www. arvadacenter.org show, focusing on her theme of monochromatic botanical paintings and drawings. “My brain is constantly in photography mode — I’m always thinking in pictures,” she said. “There’s a focus on botanical scenes because it’s kind of an endless subject, and I’m always looking at new kinds of plants.” Jung said art education growing up was crucial to her development as an artist, and she said that she took every single art class that was available while in school. “My favorite time of the day was always when the paints came out,” she said. “Art has been an enormous part of my education, and has really taught me some invaluable lessons.”

If you’ve ever wanted to travel on a weight-loss journey in front of millions of folks on TV, your chance is coming up. Eyeworks USA, the producers of the hit series “Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition,” is beginning a nationwide tour to 13 cities — including Denver — in search of participants for season four of the weekly show. Candidates are invited to either attend an open call in one of the cities or send in a home tape. “Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition” features transformational specialist Chris Powell, author of the New York Times bestseller “Choose to Lose.” Powell documents the amazing makeover of 15 courageous “super obese” people who have 365 days to safely lose up to half their body weight. Powell provides a fresh perspective to individuals whose lives have become unmanageable because of their weight. He guides each of the participants through a transformation process by moving into each person’s home. The Denver open casting call takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 13 at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill, 8260 Northfield Blvd., #1370, Denver. Information on how to apply can be found on the official casting website at www.extrememakeovercasting.com. Casting call attendees should bring a non-returnable photo.

Wild about Harry

Britain’s Prince Harry will make an official visit to the United States — including Colorado Springs — in May, according to a story broadcast last week on CBS. The prince is scheduled to be in the U.S. from May 9 through May 15 on behalf of several charities and the British government, the report said. “The 28-year-old royal is also scheduled to attend the Warrior Games for wounded veterans in Colorado Springs and visit New York City for an event promoting community-based youth athletics,” CBS reported. The prince also plans to visit New York City and New Jersey towns that were severely damaged by Hurricane Sandy. Harry’s last visit to the U.S. in May 2012 didn’t end up as a positive PR campaign after naked photos surfaced showing him with a female companion that were reportedly taken inside a VIP suite in a Las Vegas hotel.

Southern comfort

Southern Hospitality, the eatery that opened with barely a whisper recently, is a delightful and casual entrant into the downtown Denver restaurant scene. A gal pal and I checked it out last week, and I can’t wait to bring back Mr. On the Town, a Southern-fried food freak. The restaurant, at 1433 17th St., arrived among a plethora of press because of its New York roots with original investor, entertainment superstar Justin Timberlake, who since has sold his interest. But the Denver location is backed by Ryan Tedder, lead singer of OneRepublic and a Colorado native. Celebrity buzz aside, we found some solid Southern Parker continues on Page 18

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comfort with the service and the fare. Some of what we sampled were crispy buffalo shrimp, crispy fried pickles, Southern fried chicken and roasted corn. No room for the much-lauded banana pudding or “grandma’s bourbon pecan pie.” Southern Hospitality is known for its extensive whiskey and bourbon selection, but since I don’t drink brown, I was perfectly happy with a vodka and soda. Great place to drop into or go on the website for a reservation: www.shdenver. com. Hours are 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily.

Game day Grill grub

Vesta Dipping Grill wants to “take you out to the ballgame” (so to speak) beginning April 5 when baseball fans will have another alternative for food on the way to Coors Field. Vesta’s Pre-Game PopUps will feature Korean BBQ Rib Sandwiches ($6) and Fresh Fruit Cups ($4) sweetened with agave syrup and chili lime. Other specials may “pop-up” throughout the season as well. The concept is the brainchild of Chef Brandon Foster, who says he wanted to “provide an alternative to traditional ballgame food on the way to Coors Field.” Both the sandwiches and fruit cups will be available out front of Vesta, 1822 Blake St., 90 minutes before

every Rockies day game, and select evening games through the 2013 season. Check out the restaurant’s Facebook page, www. facebook.com/vestagrill, for additional games and specials.

Hank Williams reborn

Check out the Lone Tree Arts Center’s production of “Hank Williams: Lost Highway” opening on April 4 and running through April 14. “Lost Highway” is the story of the legendary country singer and songwriter, who died at the age of 29. “Lost Highway” was conceived and workshopped originally in 1986 by the Denver Center Theatre Company. It opened on off-Broadway in 2002 to

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rave reviews. Local favorites, Kathleen Brady and Randy Moore, are among the many talented cast members. Tickets start at $29 and can be purchased at www.lonetreeartscenter. org/hank or at 720-5091000. The Lone Tree Arts Center is located at 10075 Commons St., just off of Interstate 25 at the Lincoln Ave. exit.

CITY OF ARVADA Seeking Applicants for Retirement Plan Board Vacancy Applications are being accepted to fill a vacancy on the City of Arvada Retirement Plan Board (CARP). The CARP Board is responsible for overseeing the administration of the City’s retirement plan. The Board meets generally on a quarterly basis, the first Thursday of the second month of each quarter at 5:30 p.m. This is a volunteer appointment. You must be a registered voter in the City of Arvada to be eligible for this board. Applicants are asked to complete the application form AND questionnaire. Both forms are available on the City’s website, www.arvada.org or in the City Clerk’s Office at 8101 Ralston Road, 3rd floor. Deadline for application is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 12, 2013. If you have questions, please call 720-898-7550. Thanks for your interest in serving the Arvada community!

readers via online voting. The top picks include attractions, planning companies, photographers, caterers, venues and more. As the magazine said, “We’re confident that the winners represent businesses and organizations that are defining the excellence our state is so well-known for, and we thank you for joining us to honor this elite group.” The event (which was quite fun, and attracted a host of well-dressed young folks) took place Monday at the Denver Art Museum, catered by the awesome staff at Kevin Taylor Restaurant. Here’s the description of the awards criteria from the Colorado Meetings + Events website: “Every single winner in the annual Readers’ Choice Best Of Award campaign is hand-picked by the meeting planners, event planners and suppliers who read Colorado Meetings + Events magazine. “The Best Of awards are designed to honor the cream of the crop in the regional meetings and events industry. We achieve this by giving the power to determine the winners solely to the readers — every vote in each category is influential and important to determine the final winner. “The awards are a celebration of the hard work and above-and-beyond service of suppliers who help planners be at the top of their game. Once the votes are tallied, the top nominees are notified, and the winners are kept secret until the Best Of party, then announced in a special issue of the magazine.” Check out this year’s winners online at www. co.meetingsmags.com/article/meet-winners.

More honors

The Business Journals (the company that owns the Denver Business Journal) rated 102 metro areas with a population of 500,000 or more in the U.S., and Denver ranks ninth of the nation’s best places for young adults. The Business Journals’ G. Scott Thomas gave the rankings in his “On Numbers” blog, ranking Austin, Texas at the top. See more at http://denv. co/16WnBVN.

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• The family or close friend of the victim(s) will provide the memorial sign to the city and it will be installed at no cost to the applicant • The sign design must follow the layout and colors determined by city staff and cannot include any logos • The crash must have occurred within one year of the application date ties either have not considered the issue or voted against having a program in place on the heels of public opposition. Dan Hartman, the city of Golden Public Work Director, said a proposal to create a sign program has not been introduced by either residents or City Council members and pointed out that only one known drunk driving fatality has taken place on the city’s right-ofway during his more than 20-year tenure. The city of Lakewood, on the other hand, has a different position on the issue. City spokeswoman Stacie Oulton said the city had a policy to allow these signs from 2002 to 2005 that was tailored to complement CDOT’s sign program. That policy was later discontinued in 2005 and roadside memorial signs were no longer allowed in the city — the last sign to be taken down as a part of that program was removed in 2011. At issue, Oulton said, was the danger of creating a distraction for drivers who would take their attention away from the road to read the sign. She said the signs also “created strong and varied emotions” among some community members who were particularly concerned about placing the signs along residential streets.

dmoriki@ourcoloradonews.com Those who have met Jenna Breen — even if it was just for a short time — will tell you about her warm personality and bright smile that could liven up any room. “She always had a smile on her face,” Breen’s mother’s fiancé, Jake Deherrera, said. It seemed only fitting then, her friends and family say, that the day she was memorialized at the intersection of 118th Place and Sheridan Boulevard was as equally warm and bright as the impression she left behind. Breen, 21, was fatally struck by a drunk driver who ran through a red light at that same intersection just over one year ago. She was killed less than two blocks away from the Fox

and Hound Bar and Grill, where she worked as a server for several years. Nearly two dozen of her closest friends and family members gathered on St. Patrick’s Day to honor the Arvada resident, who would have turned 23 the following day, and commemorate the installation of a roadside memorial sign inscribed with Jenna’s name on it. “We wanted to come here to the memorial and remember her as we all will forever in our hearts,” Breen’s mother, Gail Parrish, said to the small group who each held a green balloon with the phrase, “Happy Birthday” written in small, white letters. “This is really hard seeing your daughter’s name on a sign.” For those who knew Breen, the installation of the sign about a month ago by the city of Westminster signaled the end of another chapter in their quest for justice — one that began shortly

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“The city had more than one situation in which a memorial sign created emotional distress for residents who would have to look at a memorial sign every day in front of or near their homes,” Oulton said in an email. There are, however, some exceptions to that rule. The Lakewood City Council approved a special request in 2007 to allow a roadside memorial for former Bear Creek High School student Samara Stricklen on West Alameda Parkway after she was killed in a head-on DUI collision. “The exemption was given because the unique circumstances of this case provided an opportunity for the sign to serve as an educational tool to remind students from the nearby Green Mountain High School about the tragic results of underage drinking,” Oulton said. Clouse said she hopes some municipalities will eventually implement or reconsider creating a sign program. “Every jurisdiction is different,” Clouse said. “They just have this idea that their streets will get all cluttered with the names of people who died and I think that would be a really great thing. I’ll let you know when they start listening to me.”

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“I think it serves two purposes and the first is for people to see the signs and to be reminded that there are people who are dying because of drunk driving,” Clouse said. “A lot of times victims’ families also want to make sure that their loved one is not forgotten and didn’t die in vain, so there is that hope that maybe someone gets the message not to drink because of their loved one’s death.” According to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) website, roadside memorial sign programs in the state date back to Nov. 1, 1994, when the state Legislature passed a bill to commemorate victims of driving under the influence (DUI)-related crashes. The signage program law was extended about a decade later on May 20, 2004, to also commemorate other impaired driving crash victims, including those killed in non-alcohol or drugrelated accidents. The largest program, Clouse said, is currently run by CDOT, which allows roadside memorial signs to be erected on most state highways. In most cases, Clouse said she usually helps victims’ families fill out and submit a memorial sign application that must meet several requirements, including a conviction of the driver who caused the fatal DUI crash, a toxicology report analysis, written permission from the crash victims’ family members. Most cities that have roadside memorial sign programs usually charge victims’ families about $100 to create, install and maintain the sign, but Clouse said MADD will usually subsidize some of the costs, if not all of it. After CDOT staff has approved an application, a sign will then be erected as close as possible to the crash site but will be removed after six years and returned to the family. The problem, however, is that many of these requirements vary depending on the city or county administering the program. City of Arvada spokeswoman Wendy Forbes said the city’s program is similar to the one offered by CDOT but also pointed out a few key differences. The accident, she said, must have occurred within the city’s right-of-way and the sign must be for a person who was not involved in any other criminal activities when the accident happened. Forbes also said the sign is only allowed to be posted for a maximum of two years before it is returned to a victim’s family. “We’ve definitely had some requests over the years that have been very powerful from family members,” Forbes said. “Unfortunately, sometimes in incidents like as these where tragedies are so unexpected, we have been told that it (the signs) brings comfort to residents as they drive by or frequent an area and see the sign up. We feel that this is just a small way that we can assist some of our citizens and residents during a time of tragedy and we’re willing to step up and do that for them.” While some communities have embraced the idea of taking up a roadside memorial program, other municipali-

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THURSDAY/APRIL 4 ATTRACTING BUTTERFLIES Are you iffy about insects but

bursting about butterflies? Would you like to learn how to attract butterflies to your garden at home this spring and summer? Join Majestic View Nature Center from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4, and go home with the know-how and some materials to get you started on your garden. The center is at 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. For ages 10 and older. Sign up early; visit www.arvada. org/nature.

THURSDAY/APRIL 4; LOOKING AHEAD/APRIL 26, MAY 9-10, MAY 16-17 GOLDEN HS events Golden High School presents its spring choir

concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 4. The concert is free to parents and friends. Other upcoming events at the high school include:

IMPROV SHOW fundraiser at 7 p.m. Friday, April 26. All pro-

ceeds benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Contact Scott Hasbrouck at shasbrou@jeffco.k12.co.us, or 303-982-2813.

ONE ACT Plays presented by the school’s Stage Right Productions on May 9-10. More details to come. POPS CONCERT, presented by the school’s music department, is at 7 p.m. May 16-17. ALL EVENTS are in the auditorium at the high school. For information about the events, or tickets, contact Angela Becker at abecker@jeffco.k12.co.us. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY/APRIL 4-5 MUSICAL AUDITIONS The Arvada Center will have auditions

for the musical “Curtains” from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 4-5 at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Chorus dance call is in Denver on April 8, and New York City auditions are April 15-17. Call the Arvada Center Box Office at 720-898-7200 to schedule an appointment time. Actors must be 18 years & older to audition.

FRIDAY/APRIL 5 BENEFIT PARTY Jeffco Outdoors Foundation hosts “Party for

Parks” to celebrate the anniversaries and accomplishments of Jefferson County Open Space, Denver Mountain Parks and Great Outdoors Colorado. Party for Parks is from 6-10 p.m. Friday, April 5, at Red Rocks Amphitheater Visitor Center. The event will include food, drinks, entertainment and both live and silent auctions. Tickets are available at www.jeffcooutdoors.org or by calling 303-271-5934.

FRIDAY/APRIL 5, APRIL 11 OPEN HOUSE American Legion Post 161 is at 6230 W. 60th Ave., Arvada. Upcoming Legion events: POST MEETINGS: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 11, May 9. Open to all

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MEMORIAL DAY ceremony and parade: Ceremony is at 10 a.m. May 27, at the west end of the Arvada Cemetery. Parade is at 11 a.m. from 60th Avenue and Lamar Street to 53rd and Marshall Street. Both events are presented by the Arvada VFW and American Legion. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY/APRIL 5-6 OLIVER TWIST Colorado ACTS presents a community production of “Oliver Twist” at 7 p.m. Friday, April 5, and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at 9460 W. 58th Ave., Arvada. For those who loved the classic Charles Dickens story, enjoy again all of the fascinating characters from this exciting story. Call 303-456-6772 for tickets and information. MOPS SALE The 14th annual clothing and toy consignment sale to benefit the Bear Valley MOPS group is planned from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, April 5, and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at Bear Valley Church, 10001 W. Jewell Ave., Lakewood. Visit www. bearvalleymops.com.

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t’s possible to create a beautiful landscape and be kind to the environment even with a busy schedule and while staying within budget. All it takes is a bit of planning and a few low-maintenance strategies. Here are five strategies to create a lowmaintenance eco-friendly landscape this season. • Be water-wise: Save money on the water bill, time spent watering and this precious resource, water. Start by growing drought-tolerant plants suited to your growing environment. Once established they will only need watering during extended dry spells. Mulch with shredded leaves, evergreen needles, wood chips, or other organic matter to conserve moisture, reduce weeds, and improve the soil as they decompose. Fertilize with a low nitrogen fertilizer, like Milorganite, that promotes slow steady growth instead of excessive greenery that requires more water. Plus, it won’t burn even during drought. • Recycle yard waste in the landscape: Minimize the amount of yard waste produced, reuse what can be in other areas of the landscape and recycle the rest as compost. These are just a few strategies that will

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Arvada West’s Ryder Pittz competes in the 100-yard breaststroke at the annual Dick Rush Colorado Coaches Invitational, which was held at the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center in Thornton. Photos by Jonathan Maness

Ralston Valley’s Henry Chapman competes in the 100-yard backstroke at the annual Dick Rush Colorado Coaches Invitational, which was held at the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center in Thornton.

D’Evelyn’s Josh Grabber competes in the 500-yard freestyle event at the annual Dick Rush Colorado Coaches Invitational, which was held at the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center in Thornton.

D’Evelyn dominates meet as Jeffco shines Ralston Valley, Lakewood also represent well By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com THORNTON – Several Jeffco schools made a big splash at the Dick Rush Memorial Coaches Invitational at Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center. In a clash between some of the best 4A and 5A swimming teams in the state, D’Evelyn won the 4A team title with 87 total team points. Cherry Creek dominated the 5A side of the meet finishing with a team score of 318 total team points “We thought we had a chance to win the (4A side of the) meet,” D’Evelyn coach Josh Griffin said. “It was a good test for our guys to go up against some of the 5A teams in the state.” D’Evelyn had first place 4A finishers in the first two events of the meet with Daniel Graber, Jake Sbarbaro, Michael Feller and Jesse Blackwell combining to win the 200 Medley Relay in 1:42.24. And Graber then followed that up with the 4A best 200 Freestyle time of 1.50.06. After losing 12 seniors to graduation last year Ralston Valley has a crop of underclassmen that are just getting their feet wet in varsity competition.

Yet the Mustangs had a solid showing at the meet finishing with 14.50 team points. That included junior Addison Coen’s 100 Butterfly time of 56.55. “We lost a lot of seniors from last year’s team but that is no excuse,” Ralston Valley coach Annie Brown said. That just means that we are young and have a lot to prove. We are continuing to get better.” Ralston Valley’s league rival Lakewood is in the same shoes — or, flip-flops. The Tigers have a very young roster and although they were a bit outmatched compared to powerhouses like Cherry Creek and Fairview (second best 5A finisher with 183 team points), they swam well enough to accumulate 13 team points and make a quality showing as a team. Lakewood junior Porter Bennett swam the 100 Breaststroke in 1:05.24. “We are a very young team but we are working very hard and we continue to shave times. I am happy with the way our team came out and performed against so many talented teams,” Lakewood coach Jen Snowberg said. But it was D’Evelyn that stole the show for Jeffco. Besides Graber’s big day Sbarbaro also shined individually with his time of 55.90 in the 100 Freestyle. “We think we are one of the best 4A teams in the state but we have to come out and continue to prove it,” Griffin said. “We still think we can get better.”

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Bears start slow but building steam Post-spring break teams prepare for league play By Daniel Williams

d w i l l i a m s @ o u rc o l o ra donews.com LAKEWOOD – Despite a slow start to their season Bear Creek girls’ soccer sees things improving rapidly. One of the youngest teams in 5A Jeffco, the Bears (0-3) are still in search of their first victory of the season. But none of those three loses were blowouts, and in fact they were beat by Green Mountain 2-0 on March 16 and by Rangeview 2-1 on March 21. “We are close. We have been in every game we have played this season we just need to put it all together,” Bears coach Pat Moore said. The Bears will play Dakota Ridge Monday at 6 p.m. at Lakewood Memorial Field.

Pirates still winless

Alameda girls’ soccer is still in search of their first victory of the season but

Government Legals Public Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada Project No. 13-WA-01 entitled 2013 Water Main Replacement Phase 1 will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 10:00 am on April 9, 2013 and then publicly opened and read aloud. The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, and Bid Schedule forms, and the Project Drawings (11”x17”) may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – 1114 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 100, Denver, Colorado 80204 iSqFt Plan Room, 1312 17th Street, Suite 115, Denver, Colorado 80202 Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after March 21, 2013. Bid documents may also be obtained at the office of the City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundable. ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: 6,000 LF Furnish and Install 12” PVC Waterline 14,000 LF Furnish and Install 8” PVC Waterline 25 EA Furnish and Install Fire Hydrant Assembly 10 EA Furnish and Install 12” Gate Valve & Box 35 EA Furnish and Install 8” Gate Valve & Box 415 EA Reconnect Water Service Miscellaneous items include connections to existing facilities, traffic control, water main fittings and other appurtenances Bidders, subcontractors, and suppliers must be familiar with the current City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements, dated July 19, 2011, which will be combined with the Bid Documents to form the Contract Documents for the Project. A copy of the Standards may be obtained

hope the second half of their season brings a fresh start. The Pirates (0-5-1) were beat by Skyview 10-0 on March 19, but they have lost several close games early in the season. Alameda is hoping that a tough non-league schedule has prepared them for 4A Jeffco league play. The Pirates will play at Jefferson Academy Saturday at 10 a.m.

son with a pair of wins but have since dropped backt0-back games going into spring break. The Eagles (2-2) were shutout twice before break but are planning on a second half of the season resurgence when they host Fort Lupton Friday at 6 p.m. Senior Mara Magnussun has been on a tear scoring five goals already this season.

Teams kickoff league play

Jags starting to heating up

Golden and Arvada girls’ soccer will kick off league play when they meet Friday at 4 p.m. at North Area Athletic Complex. Golden (2-3-1) is looking to snap a two-game skid. The Demons lost two closely contest games before the Sealed for the construction of Cityin of breakbids leaving a bad taste Arvada Project No. 13-WA-01 entitled theirWater collective mouths. 2013 Main Replacement Phase 1 will be received at the office of the City Arvada (2-1-2) their Engineer until 10:00 am onlost April 9, 2013 and publicly opened and read aloud. firstthengame of the season The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, for Bidwhen they fell Information 6-1 at Engleders, Special Conditions, Addendum when woodBid onBond, March 21. and Bid issued, Bid Proposal, Schedule the Project DrawThe forms, twoandteams match ings (11”x17”) may be examined at the following locations: 4A Jeffco league will kickoff City of Arvada Engineering play when they meet on FriDivision 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, day. 80002 Colorado

Dodge Plan Room – 1114 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 100, Denver, Colorado 80204 iSqFt Plan Room, 1312 17th Street, Suite 115, Denver, Colorado 80202 Faith girls’ Rocky Mountain Christian E-Purchasing System at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com soccer opened up their seaNo cost bid documents may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after March 21, 2013. Bid documents may also be obtained at the office of the City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundable. ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: 6,000 LF Furnish and Install 12” PVC Waterline 14,000 LF Furnish and Install 8” PVC Waterline 25 EA Furnish and Install Fire Hydrant Assembly 10 EA Furnish and Install 12” Gate Valve & Box 35 EA Furnish and Install 8” Gate Valve & Box 415 EA Reconnect Water Service Miscellaneous items include connections to existing facilities, traffic control, water main fittings and other appurtenances Bidders, subcontractors, and suppliers must be familiar with the current City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements, dated July 19, 2011, which will be combined with the Bid Documents to form the Contract Documents for the Project. A copy of the Standards may be obtained from the office of City Engineer upon a non-refundable payment of $30.00. The Standards are also available in the Engineering section of the City’s web site at www.arvada.org. Holders will be notified when supplemental revisions and additions are available as they are adopted. Holders are responsible for keeping current their City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications. Project Engineer for the work is Timothy R. Hoos, P.E. Phone 720-898-7644 CITY OF ARVADA /s/Patrick Dougherty, P.E. Legal Notice No.: 80011 First Publication: March 21, 2013 Last Publication: April 4 2013 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript

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Public Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada Project No. 13-BR-01 entitled Miscellaneous Bridge Repairs will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 10:00 am on April 10, 2013 and then publicly opened and read aloud. The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule forms, and the Project Drawings (12”x18”) may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division - 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – 1114 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 100, Denver, Colorado 80204 iSqFt Plan Room, 1312 17th Street, Suite 115, Denver, Colorado 80202 Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after March 21, 2013. Bid documents may also be obtained at the office of the City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundable. ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: 15 EA Grout repair concrete bridge girders 150 LF Grout repair bridge deck edges

D’Evelyn girls’ soccer is looking to carry over momentum they took from a 4-1 victory over Lakewood before spring break. The Jaguars (2-1-1) are unbeaten in three straight games after opening the season with a 2-1 loss at Valor Christian. Lakewood (0-1-1) is still in search of its first win of the season. The Tigers will play at Fossil Ridge Saturday at noon. D’Evelyn will play host Evergreen Friday at 6 p.m. at Lakewood Memorial Field.

Crucial 5A Jeffco match

Arvada and Ralston Sealed bids for West the construction of City of Arvada Project No. 13-BR-01 entitled Miscellaneous Bridge Repairs will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 10:00 am on April 10, 2013 and then publicly opened and read aloud. The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, Bid Schedule forms, and the Project Drawings (12”x18”) may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division - 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – 1114 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 100, Denver, Colorado 80204 iSqFt Plan Room, 1312 17th Street, Suite 115, Denver, Colorado 80202 Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after March 21, 2013. Bid documents may also be obtained at the office of the City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundable. ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: 15 EA Grout repair concrete bridge girders 150 LF Grout repair bridge deck edges 6 EA Clean and recoat steel bridge girders 75 EA Clean and recoat bridge bearing plates Miscellaneous items include connections to existing facilities, traffic control, citizen notification, asphalt and concrete removal, etc. Bidders, subcontractors and suppliers must be familiar with the current City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements, dated July 19, 2011, which will be combined with the Bid Documents to form the Contract Documents for the Project. A copy of the Standards may be obtained from the office of the City Engineer upon a non-refundable payment of $30.00. Holders will be notified when supplemental revisions and additions are available as they are adopted. The Standards are also available at no cost on the City's web site at www.arvada.org. Holders are responsible for keeping current their City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications. Project Engineer for the work is Timothy R. Hoos, P.E., Telephone 720-898-7644. CITY OF ARVADA /s/Patrick Dougherty, P.E. Legal Notice No.: 80012 First Publication: March 21, 2013 Last Publication: April 4 2013 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript

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Valley girls’ soccer will play a critical midseason match when they meet Monday at 4 p.m. at North Area Athletic Complex. Arvada West (4-1) has out scored their opponents 14-5 this season with their only loss coming to Rocky Mountain (2-1) in midMarch. Ralston Valley (3-2) had a three game winning streak snapped by Chatfield 2-1 before spring break. This midseason meeting will play a big factor in both team’s aspirations of winning a 5A Jeffco league title.

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After opening the season with back-to-back wins Pomona girls’ soccer has since dropped three straight matches. The Panthers (2-3) look to get back on track when they play host to Chatfield Thursday at 4 p.m. at North Area Athletic Complex. Despite having a losing record Pomona has outscored their opponents 12-7 on the season. They now need to convert their explosive offense into victories.

Public Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the construction of City of Arvada Project No. 11-ST-14 entitled West 68th Avenue Sidewalk Installation will be received at the office of the City Engineer until 11:00 am on April 9, 2013 and then publicly opened and read aloud. The BID DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Special Conditions, Addendum when issued, Bid Bond, Bid Proposal, and Bid Schedule forms, and the Project Drawings (11”x17”) may be examined at the following locations: City of Arvada Engineering Division - 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002 Dodge Plan Room – 1114 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 100, Denver, Colorado 80204 iSqFt Plan Room, 1312 17th Street, Suite 115, Denver, Colorado 80202 Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com No cost bid documents may be obtained at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com on or after March 21, 2013. Bid documents may also be obtained at the office of the City Engineer upon payment of $30.00 per set, which is non-refundable. ESTIMATED QUANTITIES OF THE MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK ARE: 177 LF Install 6’6” width combination curb, gutter and sidewalk 44 LF Furnish and Install 12” RCP storm drain 1 EA Furnish and Install Type 16 storm drain inlet 85 LF Furnish and Install Timber Retaining Wall 250 SY Asphalt Removal and Replacement Miscellaneous items include traffic control and other appurtenances Bidders, subcontractors, and suppliers must be familiar with the current City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements, dated July 19, 2011, which will be combined with the Bid Documents to form the Contract Documents for the Project. A copy of the Standards may be obtained from the office of City Engineer upon a non-refundable payment of $30.00. The Standards are also available in the Engineering section of the City’s web site at www.arvada.org. Holders will be notified when supplemental revisions and additions are available as they are adopted. Holders are responsible for keeping current their City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications. Project Engineer for the work is Timothy R. Hoos, P.E. Phone 720-898-7644 CITY OF ARVADA /s/Patrick Dougherty, P.E. Legal Notice No.: 80013 First Publication: March 21, 2013 Last Publication: April 4 2013 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript

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177 LF Install 6’6” width combination curb, gutter and sidewalk 44 LF Furnish and Install 12” RCP storm drain 1 EA Furnish and Install Type 16 storm drain inlet 85 LF Furnish and Install Timber Retaining Wall 250 SY Asphalt Removal and Replacement Miscellaneous items include traffic control and other appurtenances Bidders, subcontractors, and suppliers must be familiar with the current City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications for the Design and Construction of Public Improvements, dated July 19, 2011, which will be combined with the Bid Documents to form the Contract Documents for the Project. A copy of the Standards may be obtained from the office of City Engineer upon a non-refundable payment of $30.00. The Standards are also available in the Engineering section of the City’s web site at www.arvada.org. Holders will be notified when supplemental revisions and additions are available as they are adopted. Holders are responsible for keeping current their City of Arvada Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications. Project Engineer for the work is Timothy R. Hoos, P.E. Phone 720-898-7644 CITY OF ARVADA /s/Patrick Dougherty, P.E. Legal Notice No.: 80013 First Publication: March 21, 2013 Last Publication: April 4 2013 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript

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Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that disbursements in final settlement will be issued by the Finance Director at 10:00 a.m., April 23, 2013 to W.L. Contractors, Inc. for work related to Project No. 10-ST-21 – 93751 – Ralston Road and Garrison Street Hazard Elimination Project, and performed under that contract dated May 8, 2012 for the City of Arvada. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that furnished labor, material, drayage, sustenance, provisions or other supplies used or consumed by said contractor or his subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done by said W.L. Contractors, Inc. and its claim has not been paid, may at any time on or prior to the hour of the date above stated, file with the Finance Director of the City of Arvada at City Hall, a verified statements of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. Dated this March 25, 2013 CITY OF ARVADA /s/ Christine A. Koch, City Clerk Legal Notice No.: 80026 First Publication: April 4, 2013 Last Publication: April 11, 2013 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript Public Notice NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the meeting of the City Council to be held on MONDAY, the 15th day of April, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada CO, City Council will hold a public hearing on the following proposed ordinances and thereafter will consider them for final passage and adoption. For the full text version in electronic form go to www.arvada.org/legalnotices, click on Current Legal Notices, then click on the title of the ordinance you wish to view. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have

Public Notice NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the meeting of the City Council to be held on MONDAY, the 15th day of April, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada CO, City Council will hold a public hearing on the following proposed ordinances and thereafter will consider them for final passage and adoption. For the full text version in electronic form go to www.arvada.org/legalnotices, click on Current Legal Notices, then click on the title of the ordinance you wish to view. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions. CB13-015: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 54, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, by Repealing and Reenacting Article II, Model Traffic Code, by Adopting by Reference the 2010 Edition of the Model Traffic Code for Colorado, the 2009 Edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, and the Colorado Supplement to the Federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices 2009, by Enacting Heretofore Reserved Article IV, Local Parking Regulations, by Enacting Heretofore Reserved Article VI, Authority to Impound and Tow Vehicles, and Repealing, Retitling, Reenacting Section 5841 of Chapter 58, Municipal Court, and Repealing Section 94-2 of Chapter 94, Streets, Sidewalks, and Certain Other Public Places

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Legal Notice No.: 80027 First Publication: April 4, 2013 Last Publication: April 4, 2013 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript

Public Notice The following ordinances were adopted by the City Council of the City of Arvada on second reading following the public hearing held on the 1st day of April, 2013: Ordinance 4382: An Ordinance Authorizing the First Amendment to the 2013 Operating and Capital Budget and Authorizing Expenditures in 2013 Ordinance 4384: An Ordinance Amending Subsection 7.11.4 of Article 7 (“Subdivision Regulations and Improvements”) of the Land Development Code, Pertaining to Public Park and Trail Dedications and Fees Legal Notice No.: 80028 First Publication: April 4, 2013 Last Publication: April 4, 2013 Publisher: Wheat Ridge Transcript

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