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Jefferson County, Colorado • Volume 89, Issue 33
March 28, 2013
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Folks taking a preview ride mill around the outside of the W Rail Line train at the Jefferson County Government Center stop. Photos by Glenn Wallace
Riders take a trip down the line W Rail all travelers hope for By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews.com The W Rail is going to be well worth the wait. Since construction began in July 2009, residents of Denver, Lakewood and Golden have eagerly anticipated the ease and sustainability of travel the light rail will bring, and I was able to ride the rail on March 20 to experience it for myself. Conductor Tim Mascolo operated the media train (a job he’s been doing for 14 years) and said the W Rail is the most scenic route FasTracks has. As I watched sights slide by — the foothills leading to the Rockies, the Denver skyline and landmarks like Casa Bonita’s pink spire — it was difficult not to agree. The route travels between Union Station and the Jefferson County Administration and Courts building, and is projected to draw 20,000 riders, said Austin Jenkins, assistant general manager of rail operations for the Regional Transportation District.
The ride is smooth and quiet, befitting of one of the most unique facets of the W Rail. It passes through neighborhoods, slicing quietly behind backyards, loading docks of businesses and parks. “There was concern about the amount of noise, and during the construction there is no doubt neighborhoods were impacted,” said Jim Starling, W Rail project manager. “Now that it’s done and we’re getting to running, most people I’ve run into are just excited to ride it.” What most surprised me was how quick the ride was. Granted, we didn’t stop at the stations, but I was still vastly impressed by the less-than-half-hour it took to make it from Denver all the way to Golden. The stations were still being worked on as we rolled by, but it’s easy to see that each one will have a unique character, especially once the specially commissioned art work each will have are added. On Friday, April 26, a ceremonial train will ride down the tracks, filled with elected officials from the cities, with ribbon cuttings along the way, ending in a grand opening ceremony at the Jeffco Administration and Courts building. That weekend, rides on the light rail will
RTD staff ride along the W Rail line as the train approaches the Indiana Street bridge. be free so riders can see how the new line works, and at midnight Sunday, April 28, the regular schedule will go into effect. After getting a taste of what’s in store for
travelers, I can’t wait. For more information on the W Rail Line, visit www.rtd-denver.com. Glenn Wallace contributed to this report.
Exhibit gives art special attention Fletcher Miller and Sobesky students show talents By Clarke Reader
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An example of a weaving project created by a student at Fletcher Miller School. It is one of the more than 40 pieces on display at the Lakewood Cultural Center. Courtesy photo
Students at Fletcher Miller School and Sobesky Academy have a venue to show off their artistic talents with an art exhibit at Lakewood’s Cultural Center. The work of more than 40 students is on display in the east lobby of the center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, through April 1. Both schools specialize in teaching students with special needs, including physical, cognitive and social challenges as well as visual and hearing disabilities. Student artwork is shown at different venues around Jefferson County throughout the year. However, Jennifer Russo, the art teacher at Sobesky, and Jenni Halsted, the art teacher at Fletcher Miller, thought their students deserved a show of their own.
“We were approached by the teachers about doing an exhibit,” said Lakewood arts curator Lorene Joos. “They’re so supportive of their students. We’d really like to build on this and make it an annual event.” Halsted said she and Russo have been discussing doing a show together for a while. She said they have many similar experiences in their teaching, despite being in different schools. “Art classes provide a creative and expressive outlet for our students,” Russo said. “It’s also an area where many of our students excel, where positive feedback is provided and a sense of accomplishment is nurtured.” For Halsted, one of the major benefits of providing art opportunities to her students is the way it helps them communicate. “Many of my students are non-verbal and yet through their artwork, a world of content, emotions, ideas, imagination and talent is revealed in a way that might be more difficult to communicate verbally,”
she said. Both teachers said some of their students have had the chance to see their works on display, and there will be photos in their yearbooks to commemorate the achievement. For Russo, the best part of the experience has been the chance to show the community the kind of work that is done at Fletcher Miller and Sobesky. “My favorite (part of the experience) is that many of the projects displayed in this exhibit truly involved a sense of discovery, of experimentation and making mistakes, learning from those mistakes, laughing at them, recognizing how such mistakes can produce great art work, and deciding where to go from there,” Halsted said.
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Nothing can be better than something
Sometimes it is easy to become overwhelmed and super-focused with everything that we believe matters in our lives — our families, friends, job, school, and all of our stuff and all of our activities that we pursue or collect — and we forget to find time for a little “nothing.” Obviously “nothing” is not a four-letter word. It not even a bad word. Sometimes we can all use a little “nothing” in our lives to balance out the hectic pace, madness and maybe even a little of the drama that may be consuming us or that has crept into our world at the moment. Finding times to be quiet and allow “nothing” to invade our mind or our space could be really healthy at times. I know that some of you may be reading this laughing and saying that there is no way to find time to do “nothing,” and if I only knew just how much madness and pressure you face each day it would be ridiculous to even propose such a thing. And that
would be exactly why I am recommending that you find some time to do “nothing.” Now when I say find the time to do “nothing,” I am in no way suggesting that it should become our complete lifestyle. Finding time for “nothing” could mean just a few minutes each day. Maybe it’s even the start to our day or found at the end of a busy day where we can decompress and allow the enjoyment of “nothing” to take over. For some folks the need for “nothingness” could happen in the middle of the
Lakewood News iN a hurry Lakewood holds plant sale
Lakewood will conduct its annual perennial plant sale from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 4. The sale will be at the Lakewood Greenhouse, 9556 W. Yale Ave. Plants will cost between $6 and $8. City staff will be on hand to help gardeners decide which plants to buy and how to get a garden started. Gardeners are advised to arrive promptly at 8 a.m. because plants will sell out quickly. For more information, call the Urban Parks Administration office at 720-9635240.
day as an escape. I am not sure about you, but when I actually practice this principle of “nothing,” my world comes back into perspective, I find my center, experience peace, and in some way I am actually able to accomplish more than when I am in full-on scramble mode. And in those quiet moments of my “nothing” I also seem to hear so much more from my heart and my head that brings clarity, less worry, and comfort to what may be happening around me. My “nothingness-filled” moments oddly enough also inspire and motivate me, even spark my creativity. When was the last time you gave yourself permission to do “nothing”? Was it a quiet moment found somewhere in your home or office? Maybe you enjoyed a few minutes of “nothingness” outside during a walk or hike. There is actually a spot in the trees that I
ski to sometimes where hardly anyone else ever goes, I stop, and, surrounded by the aspens and pine trees, in the stillness of the mountain, I take a few minutes of doing “nothing.” Again, “nothing” really does matter when taken in the right context. Not the sluggard or sloth type associated with laziness, but rather the freeing, energizing, and yet restful form of “nothingness” that helps us to get back to where we really want to be or need to be in our life. I would love to hear your thoughts on doing “nothing” at gotonorton@gmail.com and maybe our week filled with a few moments of “nothing” will lead us to having a better-than-good week. Michael Norton, a resident of Highlands Ranch, is the former president of the Zig Ziglar organization and CEO and founder of www.candogo.com.
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Kicking the habit before it starts National activism day informs youth about smoking By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews.com National Kick Butts Day is an annual opportunity for youth to spread the word about kicking the smoking habit, and Lakewood High School was in on this year’s action. On March 20, a piece of art created by Hannah Bendiksen, a National Art Honor Society student at the school, was on display, and members of the school’s Breathe Easy team and Jefferson County Public Health’s tobaccoprevention initiative spoke to students about making their voices heard. “It’s a national day of activism and a way to raise awareness, and we want students to start to take strong actions,” said Nicole Swaggerty, youth engagement specialist for the tobaccoprevention initiative. “These days the youth all have a personal story about tobacco use or have been touched by it in some way.” The volunteers collected statements from students who had something to say about tobacco companies targeting youth, and encouraged them to express their opinions to policy makers. “What’s most important about this is getting the students to engage,” said Donna Vivarette, health-education-program supervisor with Jeffco
This piece of art was created by Hannah Bendiksen – a National Art Honor Society student at Lakewood High School – to encourage understanding and change. Courtesy of Hannah Bendiksen Health. “We’re starting to see student get interested in policy change and the civic process.” Lakewood’s Breathe Easy team has been working toward decreasing smoking in the community for about five years, and was very vocal in 2012 when Lakewood was reworking its smoking ordinances. According to Kim Morrow, a counselor at the high school, the team goes to health fairs and other events to encourage youth about the dangers of smoking.
The school also has a smoking-cessation group for students who want to quit. “Many students feel very strongly about the way youth are targeted,” Morrow said. Swaggerty said it’s shocking how young people are starting to smoke, and that’s why days like Kick Butts Day are so important. “There’s a lot of great stuff happening, here and nationally,” she said. “It’s so essential we get the information to this population.”
Watson charged with first-degree murder By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews.com A grand jury has returned an 18-count indictment against Warren Dale Watson, 52, for the murder of attorney Claudia Miller. Watson has been charged with one count of first-degree murder - after deliberation; one count of first-degree murder - felony murder, sexual assault; one count of first-degree murder - felony murder, robbery; two counts of sexual assault - serious bodily injury, weapon; one count of sexual assault - force; two counts of aggravated robbery; seven counts of identity theft; one count of tampering with evidence; and one count of escape. Jefferson County District Attorney Peter Weir made the announcement March 25. Miller, 66, was a family-law
attorney. Cleaning crews found her body March 5 in an office at 445 Union Blvd., where she had her practice. According to information released by Weir’s office, Watson Watson had an appointment to meet Miller at 4:30 p.m. March 5 at her office. He had called to say he would be late. This was the first time Watson and Miller had met. Watson became a person of inter-
est after he was identified on a surveillance camera using Claudia Miller’s credit cards just hours after she was murdered. Investigators learned that Watson was on parole and had been since Feb. 19. His parole agreement prohibited him from leaving the state. He was arrested in Idaho March 8. Watson is being held without bond at the Jefferson County Detention Center. His first court appearance was March 26 in Division 12.
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Mental health services change with the times Collaboration, education key to progress By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews.com The demand for mental health services has grown consistently over the past decade, experts say, because of an increased need and shrinking stigma against those who require these services. In respones, mental health service providers, Twelve including Topics A d a m s C o u n t y ’s Weeks Community Reach This Week: Center Mental Health and the Je f f e r s o n Center for Mental Health (JCMH), have adapted and improved the services they offer. “Everyone is acknowledging that you can’t deal with someone’s health without looking at the whole package,” said Community Reach CEO Rick Doucet. “Ten years ago you wouldn’t see mental health discussed at the table, but now we’re being included in panels on things like school safety.” Lindy Schultz, public relations and communications manager with Community Reach, said in-
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Mental Health first-aid instructor Christy Garone speaks to her class about psychosis during a four-part certification course March 7 at The Community Reach Center in Thornton. Photos by Emily Mehring tegrated care has become a major feature of mental health services, with more people now receiving mental health care at their primary doctors’ office. “We’ve seen an uptick in the number of those who need our services in the last couple years, with
David Holland, left, watches a video about psychosis during a mental health first-aid certification course March 7 at The Community Reach Center in Thornton. Holland is a foster parent who has experienced raising children with mental health problems.
the economy and its affects,” she said. “We’re now partnering with school districts and community areas to help consumers with access to our services.” Community Reach and JCMH have offered their consumers group settings for different sessions, from therapy to wellness classes. “We have classes on all kinds of subjects, from stress resolution and exercise to budgeting,” said Harriet Hall, CEO of JCMH. “We want to get to people early, before they need extensive services, and these can in some ways be better for them.” Public outreach and education also has become a top goal for both organizations, to decrease the misconceptions about those with mental health issues, and teach the public how they can help. Mental health first aid classes are offered by both Community Reach and the JCMH. The classes teach participants how to recognize common mental health problems as well as the skills to help someone who is in crisis. “If somebody were to break their arm, first aid teaches people
what to do to help that person,” Hall said. “These courses educate people on what’s going on when someone is having a serious problem and how to help.” Doucet said due to beliefs about what someone with mental health issues might do, people often are afraid to help, even when a person poses no danger. “You shouldn’t assume that a person having problems is going to hurt you,” he said. “Instead, with a little help, we’ll train you on how to calm that person down.” JCMH has taught mental health first aid to several local police agencies and organizations. Community Reach has a program called Crisis Intervention Training that focuses on police officers, offering them a week-long course on how to deal with these situations. Doucet estimates that Community Reach has trained around 300 officers. Participants get to hear from experts, and work with actors on different scenarios. For more information on Community Reach, go online to www. communityreachcenter.org, and for information on the JCMH, visit www.jeffersonmentalhealth.org.
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Ralston House is selling blue pinwheels to residents and businesses so they can create their own pinwheel gardens in support of Child Abuse Prevention Month in April. Proceeds from the pinwheels, which cost $5 each, go directly to Ralston House to support services for children who have been physically and sexually abused. Photo by Sara Van Cleve
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svancleve@ourcoloradonews.com Blue pinwheels will soon be sprouting across Jefferson County. Ralston House is preparing to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month in April by selling blue pinwheels and encouraging residents and businesses to plant them as gardens. “Pinwheels are a national symbol for child-abuse prevention,” said Don Moseley, executive director of Ralston House. “When we think about child abuse, it’s such a difficult subject. We should talk about prevention and getting better. The pinwheel is a very hopeful symbol.” Ralston House has set a goal of raising $30,000 through this year’s pinwheel program, all of which will go toward providing child victims of abuse with forensic interviews, medical exams and emotional support. Ralston House, 10795 W. 58th Ave., is a non-profit child-advocacy center that provides a safe and comfortable environment where children who have been sexually or physically abused can receive help and tell their story. Pinwheels are $5 each, and businesses and individuals can buy them from Ralston House to create their own gardens, or they can sponsor a pinwheel at one of the large public gardens, which will be at Faith Bible Chapel, 6210 Ward Road in Arvada; Gold Crown Sports Foundation, 150 S. Harlan St.;
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Don Moseley, executive director of Ralston House and Jefferson County Open School, 7655 W. 10th Ave. in Lakewood. “For me, it’s a very easy way of doing what we all talk about,” Moseley said. Pinwheels will be planted at Faith Bible Chapel and Gold Crown Sports Foundation on April 9, and at Jeffco Open School on April 10. A business that wants to plant its own garden can contact Ralston House to receive a kit. They then sell the pinwheels at their businessand turn the proceeds over to Ralston House. The support demonstrated through the pinwheels means something special to the victims of child abuse, whether they are still children or have grown up, Moseley said. “It’s a nice symbol, and it shows victims that the community gets it,” he said. “It’s a chance to show that the community supports them. Countless victims never tell because the perpetrator tells them not to. It’s a reminder that it’s not their fault.” To purchase a pinwheel or pinwheel kit, or to sponsor a pinwheel at a large garden, contact Ralston House at 720-898-6741 or go online to www.RalstonHouse.net.
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Governor signs gun-control bills Opponents see overreach in Democratic measures By Vic Vela
vvela@ourcoloradonews.com Recollection of death and violence has hung over the Capitol throughout much of the legislative session, as gun bills have dominated lawmakers’ attention. And that was even before the head of the state Department of Corrections was shot to death inside his home, Report just hours before Gov. John Hickenlooper signed three pieces of gun-control legislation into law on March 20. Hickenlooper and Democratic leaders held a Capitol press conference to announce the bill signings. But their mood was somber, with the slaying of DOC Executive Director Tom Cle-
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ments from the night before in the back of their minds. “On a day that we should be celebrating the signing of these three bills that make our communities safer, I am mourning the loss of one more person who lost his life to this senseless violence that is plaguing our entire country,” said Senate President John Morse, D-Colorado Springs. Gun violence that continues to rattle the nation is exactly why Democrats put so much political capital into gun-control efforts this session. But Republicans say Democrats will rue the day for their overreach. Among the bills signed by Hickenlooper was House Bill 1229, which requires universal background checks on gun sales and transfers in Colorado. Hickenlooper said there is evidence that background checks prevent criminals from getting their hands on guns. “Background checks have great benefit,” the governor said. “People would say to me… `Well, criminals aren’t stupid. They’re not gonna comply with background checks.’ Well, no one told the criminals that.” Hickenlooper also signed into law House Bill 1224, which limits the number of rounds that an ammunition magazine can
‘I am mourning the loss of one more person who lost his life to this senseless violence that is plaguing our entire country.’ Gov. John Hickenlooper carry to 15. Throughout the session, Republicans have criticized the rounds limitation as an arbitrary effort that would do nothing to get weapons out of the hands of dangerous people. They also tagged it as being a jobkilling bill that will cause Colorado-based gun and ammunition manufacturers to flee the state. Hickenlooper acknowledged that he initially was “ambivalent” about the legislation, which he said was “the most contentious bill that we’ve dealt with.”
But the governor added that “high-capacity magazines have the potential to turn killers into killing machines.” Hickenlooper also signed House Bill 1228, which will end the taxpayer subsidization of fees associated with gun background checks. Not a single Republican voted for any of the gun bills that Hickenlooper signed on March 20. They included Sen. Greg Brophy of Wray, who criticized the governor after the press conference, saying that the signings will leave his constituents in eastern Colorado livid. “He slapped rural Colorado right in the face,” Brophy said. “Oh, (my constituents) are overwhelmingly upset about this. I mean, they’ve crawled out of the woodwork to talk about this issue. They’re on fire!” And Dudley Brown, executive director of Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, said his members will make sure that Democratic lawmakers pay in 2014. “Gov. Hickenlooper and the Democrats in the Legislature just handed our organization a sledgehammer that we get to wade through their china shop in the 2014 elections,” Brown said. “Our organization and gun owners around the state are going to destroy the Democratic caucus.”
Lawmakers mull aerial fire fleet Golden homicide may be solved By Vic Vela
vvela@ourcoloradonews.com As drought continues to plague the West, and with the memories of blazes that covered much of the state last summer still fresh, a group of lawmakers on March 21 announced their plans to introduce a bill to create an aerial firefighting fleet in Colorado. Report But what they don’t know yet is how much such a bold undertaking would cost, or how they would pay for it. Four legislators told reporters during a Capitol press conference that wildfire season has already begun, and that Colorado can’t always rely on the federal government’s limited aerial fleet to come to its rescue, whenever massive fires break out. State Sen. Cheri Jahn, D-Wheat Ridge, said the federal government has slashed its firefighting air fleet over the years, leaving Colorado in a potentially precarious situation for this and future wildfire seasons. “They have an entire country to cover and that could be a very dangerous situation for Colorado,” Jahn said of the federal government’s role in fighting fires. “When we make that phone call to the federal government and say we need assistance, you hope they can show up.” Jahn was joined at the press conference by Democratic Senate President John Morse and Senate Minority Leader Bill Cadman, both of Colorado Springs,
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as well as Republican Sen. Steve King of Grand Junction, who will co-sponsor the forthcoming legislation with Jahn. “Quite frankly, we are one lightning strike, one careless match throw, one terrorist, intentional match throw away from a catastrophic wildfire in Colorado,” King said. “God help us if that is in one of our watersheds.” But what no one was prepared to talk about was how much a wildfire aerial fleet is expected to cost. “Good question,” King said when a reporter asked about the price tag. “Next question,” quipped Cadman. King said that “we’re working on that,” saying they would need cost input from the Department of Public Safety, which would be in charge of the fleet. King also said that the department would “figure out” how many planes it would need. King also said lawmakers will look into receiving federal funding. Last year’s wildfire season in Colorado was particularly destructive. The Waldo Canyon Fire that started northwest of Colorado Springs in June destroyed more than 350 homes. Earlier that month, the High Park Fire in Larimer County burned more than 87,000 acres. And with current snowpack around the state sitting well below average, conditions are expected to be ripe for another unpredictable and potentially damaging wildfire season in Colorado this year. “Wildfires absolutely don’t know politics,” Jahn said. “There are no Democrats or Republicans when a fire breaks out and consumes the land. We know that our wildfire threats can be even worse this year than last.”
Texas gun battle leads to break in local cases By Glenn Wallace
gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com The mystery of who shot and killed 27-year-old Nathan Collin Leon, and left his body in a field near C-470 and West Colfax Avenue, may have been solved by an incident more than 700 miles away. Leon’s body was found on the evening of March 17, across town from his last known location, where he had delivered pizza. Now, authorities say Evan Spencer Ebel, 28, the suspect in a March 21 shootout and car chase in Decatur, Texas, is also the suspect in the Leon case. He was also named the suspect in the March 19 killing of Tom Clements, executive director of Colorado’s Department of Corrections, who was killed at his Monument home. According to authorities, the chase in Texas began when a car with Colorado plates was stopped for a minor moving violation. The driver, Ebel, opened fire on the Montague County Sheriff’s Deputy, injuring him. He then led area law enforcement
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on a chase that reached speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. The chase came to an abrupt halt when Ebel’s car collided with an 18-wheeler. Ebel exited the car and began firing at officers. He was killed in the ensuing gun fight. Among the evidence reported as being collected from Ebel’s car were a pizza box warmer, and a Domino’s jacket. Golden City Manager Mike Bestor confirmed that a Golden detective was part of the Colorado law enforcement contingent that traveled to Texas that day to investigate. “It looks like they might have the suspect,” Bestor told the City Council March 21. The next morning Denver Police Department made this statement via Twitter: “Thanks to great work by Golden Police Department investigators, Denver Police Department detectives and a forensic examination by the Denver Crime Lab, we are confident the Texas suspect is also the suspect in the Denver/Golden case.” According to the Denver Post, Ebel is a parolee from the Denver area with an extensive criminal history, including affiliation with a white-supremacy prison gang.
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Extend grace to others Why are you trying to control me?
So, what small act of Grace are you going to commit today? It’s an interesting question, one I ask of myself frequently. It occurred to me after watching the movie version of “Les Miserables,” which, while not quite as awesome as the stage version, is a very powerful story, with many sublime moments. The pivotal moment of the story, the one which changes the trajectory of one man’s life, comes early in the movie. Jean Valjean, a paroled criminal, is struggling to survive outside of prison, and one night is taken in by the bishop of a small abbey. Valjean, desperate, robs the abbey of some silverware and runs out into the night, where he is promptly caught by the gendarme and returned to the abbey. Amazingly, the bishop validates Valjean’s story that the silver was a present, and even offers him two silver candlesticks that he didn’t grab the first time. The bishop then tells Valjean that he has “bought your soul for God” and he must “use this precious silver to become an honest man.” Valjean proceeds to become a factory owner, the mayor of a small town, a hero, and then a father, taking in a small child and raising her up toas his own. o an It’s easy to imagine that the bishth anop thought Valjean would go on to eganbecome an honest man; that pernsu-haps he would even become a good man; it is hard to imagine that the beingbishop figured Valjean would go to a boxthe lengths he went to to change not only his life, but the lives of con-many people around him. That one art ofsmall act of Grace had enormous ngentripple effects. vesti- I think we all have opportunities, on a daily basis, to extend a little sus-Grace to the people around us. As a Marchteacher and a father, I have that op-
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portunity with surprising frequency. I know it’s hard to believe, but kids aren’t uniformly well-behaved. There comes a moment when I have to gauge my reaction: does a disruptive kid need to be put in his place, or does a disruptive kid — whose dad just lost his job and sister has health issues — need a moment to breathe and compose herself? Honestly, I’m sure I get it wrong more than I get it right, but I’ve had a few good moments. Those are good memories. In today’s cynical, deadlinedriven world, I think we tend to discount the value of little things that we do. But, sometimes, it’s the little act that we don’t think much of that causes pretty amazing ripples. Maybe it’s as simple as holding a door; maybe it’s as difficult as NOT reacting with anger to somebody who lashes out at us, considering that maybe they’re having a much worse day than we are. And this week, in which Christians celebrate the ultimate act of Grace, wouldn’t it be … good … to try to extend a little Grace to the people who share our days with us? Who knows? You might change the world. Michael Alcorn is a music teacher and fitness instructor who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. He graduated from Alameda High School and the University of Colorado-Boulder.
Dear Neil: Three years ago, my husband of 39 years passed away. Seven months ago, I met a wonderful man who had also been married for 39 years before his wife left him. This new man is insisting that I need to consult with him before I agree to meet a family member or a friend. The problem appears to lie in the fact that his ex-wife met and ran off with another man, and he fears that I will do the same. I have tried to convince him that I only want him, and I have never given him any reason to not trust me, but he still feels the need to control me. He gets very upset if I make arrangements to meet anyone without checking with him first. I love him very dearly, but I don’t want to be controlled and I refuse to be anyone’s puppet. I am very worried that this issue will doom our relationship. Can you help me? — Don’t Know What to Do in Victoria, Australia Dear Victoria: Your gentleman friend appears to be making the assumption that if you have the freedom to meet with anyone you desire, you’ll meet someone that you consider to be better than him, and you will dump him for the new guy. His stance suggests that he is very insecure, and fears that if you were given the chance, you might discover that he is unappealing or undesirable. Perhaps his ex-wife damaged him enough that he is now really paranoid and scared of being abandoned - although he may have been like this his whole marriage, and this may have been one of the reasons that his
ex-wife left him. He is hoping that if he knows ahead of time who you are meeting, and grants you approval for such contact, that he has some level of control over what occurs there. Or maybe he has intentions of vetoing who you meet up with if he doesn’t approve of them, or if he feels threatened by them. All of this is no doubt related to his fear that you will leave him if the opportunity presents itself. But it’s not possible for any of us to actually own anyone else. His possessiveness is really about his level of insecurity, and it’s not related to how much he may love you or how devoted he is to you. He needs reassurance that when you’re going to leave and meet other people, that you’ll come back to him. So give him that reassurance, but quit surrendering control to him. You might say something like: “I can see that you’re feeling insecure and threatened when I interact with other people, but I cannot permit you to control me or dictate who I can and cannot see. So from now on, I am not going to consult with you before I make arrangements with other people. But I am not trying to threaten you, and I want you to feel secure with me. So tell me what else I might do so that
you will feel reassured that I am yours and only yours, and am not seeking to leave you or meet and run off with someone else.” Then it becomes a negotiation between the two of you about what he needs to feel safe, and what you need in order to not feel controlled. You might, if you were OK with it, offer to call him when the visit is over, or you might offer to get together with him after the meeting. Possibly the only thing he may need is to hear the reassurance that he is your one and only. But if you encounter his anger, agitation, withdrawal or cold silent treatment, you have a bigger problem. Then he is saying he requires you to surrender control over to him, and that he’s not going to trust you unless he is able to dictate who you can and cannot see (and he is likely to not trust you even then, by the way). My instinct says that he is wanting a massive amount of reassurance — before, during and after you visit with other people. Try offering him that if you can, and see if that assists in helping him feel safer and more secure with you.
Neil Rosenthal is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Westminster and Boulder. His column is in it’s 21st year of publication, and is syndicated around the world. You can reach him at (303)758-8777, or email him through his website: www.heartrelationships.com. He is not able to respond individually to queries.
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AnsWeR: T.B. – that is a great question. Yes. There are a couple of good ways to evaluate the function of your hearing aids and make sure they are fitted correctly for you. Prior to moving to Colorado in the recent past I worked for a hearing aid manufacturer. The majority of my job responsibilities were to teach other audiologists and hearing aid dispensers how to fit hearing devices. When I went into their offices I would ask how they were verifying fittings. Unfortunately the antiquated method of “How does that sound” is still used by many. They would tell me that if the patient needed an adjustment that they would come in and tell them what they needed. And yes, some would come in and tell them – but the problem is that sometimes when someone describes a situation the fitter would interpret it incorrectly. Example: a patient would describe a sound as “tinny” when the fitter might have described the same sound as “robotic”. this leaves lots of room for error and guessing when making adjustments. Some fitters will use a test conducted in their test suite. This is called Sound Field Verification. Sounds will come out of the speakers and they will test at a handful of frequencies while the person is wearing their hearing devices. this is not very precise, but will give the fitter a general idea of the level of the softest sound the person is picking up. It is not complete since it does not test at all frequencies and does not provide information regarding usable sound for understanding speech. The most accurate methods of verification – and the only way to determine if conversation is being amplified to the correct level – are to use probe microphone testing. These tests are called Real Ear Measurements and Speech Mapping. A tiny microphone is inserted into the ear canal along with the hearing devices and the output of the device is measured. Tests
can be run at different levels to see how the device is managing taylor Dr. Kirstie J. changes in input level. It can also measure how some of the noise management features are working and when they are kicking in. If you haven’t had probe microphone measurements taken during your hearing device fitting or follow-up, then there is no way that the fitter can account for the individual shape of your ear. The larger the ear canal – the louder the sound needs to be presented. The way your ear is shaped will also impact your prescription. Some people’s ears will naturally amplify sounds at unusual frequencies, so the person may be getting way too much sound at that frequency or not nearly enough. Yes, all the hearing aid manufacturers have their fitting software set the “average ear”, but who is average? Small deviations from “average” can make a huge impact on how you hear. If you feel like your devices aren’t performing like they should and you would like a probe microphone test run, please contact Doctor’s Hearing Care at 303.377.4777. Mention this article and we will run the test on your current hearing devices at no charge. Dr. Kirstie J. Taylor is a Doctor of Audiology and has two practices – in Wheat Ridge and in Denver. If you have a question for Dr. Taylor, please write Doctor’s Hearing Care, 3352 Youngfield St. Ste. B, Wheat Ridge, CO, 80033, or email drtaylor@livingloudandclear. com. She will be responding to readers’ questions quarterly.
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new law improves open records process Kudos to Lakewood’s newest state representative on the passage of her first bill. Brittany Pettersen, D-Lakewood, recently looked on as Gov. John Hickenlooper signed her House Bill 1041 into law. The bill creates an important improvement to Colorado’s open records laws by requiring government custodians to make records available to the public whether they come to the agency to pick up the records or ask to have them sent to them. While most governments had routinely sent records to people who asked for them, there was no requirement in the law that
they do so and in a number of cases, people asking for records were told that they were welcome to come get them, even
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“I drove to the airport to pick family up. It was definitely a slower drive out there than usual. And then we had some hot food to warm us up.” - Jeff Wheeler, Colorado School of Mines
“We just stayed home and built a fire , and played computer games, and read … and shoveled.” - Sandy Fasso, Arvada
“We drove in from Chicago and hit a blizzard about 75 miles out of Denver. We enjoyed the Craft Beer Week in Denver and watching NCAA games.” - Mike Caffarini, Chicago
“Flew here from Washington, and I’ve eaten a lot. We liked the Wooden Table in Denver, and the Windy Saddle in Golden.” - Sarah Wheeler, Pullman, Wash.
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though doing so was a hardship. Pettersen’s bill was developed and supported by a broad coalition that included media and advocacy organizations and representatives of both state and local government. It is a great example of how the public and the government can work in concert to make our governmental entities both more efficient and more user friendly. Our democratic society works best when members of the public know that their governmental bodies are open and transparent and when citizens have easy
access to the operations and records of all government entities. House Bill 1041 is a thoughtful and practical response that will improve how the public keeps track of the activities of governments throughout Colorado, be they state agencies, institutions of higher education, local governments, school districts or special districts. Congratulations to Pettersen both for choosing such an important issue for her first legislative attempt and for successfully guiding it through the process and into Colorado law.
Students take road less traveled by One evening last week, I was awed and inspired for nearly three hours by 28 Colorado high school students. They were the best of the best, the cream of their respective crops, the lone representatives of their high schools — rural, urban, charter, religious and those dedicated to special courses of study or specific populations, such as Denver School of the Arts and Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind. These young people filled the Lakewood Cultural Center with teachers, parents, mentors and cheering fans. They also filled the venue with classic literature, with contemporary thought and expression, with their own interpretations of conversations from generations past. What were these 19 girls and 9 boys doing? Participating in Poetry Out Loud, a nationwide contest that helps young people master public-speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about our literary heritage. Students memorize and recite great poetry they choose from an anthology of more than 650 poems. Poetry Out Loud is supported by the National Endowment for the Arts and The Poetry Foundation, who partner with Colorado Creative Industries for our state competition. State champions receive $200 and a trip with an adult chaperone to Washington, D.C., for the national championship; their schools receive a $500 stipend to purchase poetry books. A total of $50,000 in awards and stipends is presented annually at the national finals. For those of us required to memorize literature in high school — “The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves, that we are underlings.” (Miss Richards’ class, Monte Vista High School, circa 1974) — such recitation may not seem like a monumental task, as witnessed here by my remarkable recollection of a line from William Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar.” Except that, hmmm, I was not competing with anyone. Plus, I only had to memorize a passage or two. Students competing in Poetry Out Loud at the state and national finals must learn three poems… and learn them well. Participants from ninth through 12th grade are evaluated on physical presence, voice and articulation, dramatic appropriateness, evidence of understanding, accuracy, level of difficulty and overall performance.
Think about yourself as a high school freshman. Then picture yourself alone on a stage, in a spotlight, facing an audience in the center of which sit several distinguished judges rating you on these seven factors. Have you run away screaming from your own imagination yet? These 28 young people did not. In fact, they excelled. They awed. They inspired … not only their supporters, but also the accomplished judges, the emcee and the representatives of Colorado’s thriving literary and arts community. As one of the teachers and mentors — herself a published poet with a master of fine arts degree — commented afterward, “I was intoxicated by the English language and the talents of the students.” From this stage full of talent, Alice Kilduff, a junior from the Denver School of the Arts, emerged as the 2013 Colorado Poetry Out Loud State Champion and will compete in the National Finals in D.C. in April. Last season, more than 365,000 students participated in the competition; Thornton High School senior Sam Opoku represented Colorado and placed an impressive ninth in the national finals. For many people, poetry is considered difficult, out of reach, inaccessible. Yet all we need to do is spend about three hours on a spring evening to understand that the road to great literature need not be the one “less traveled by” (Robert Frost, “The Road Not Taken.”) Alice, you and your fellow competitors make all the difference. We wish you well at the national finals. Andrea W. Doray is a writer (and a poet) who thanks the National Endowment of the Arts; The Poetry Foundation; Colorado Creative Industries; the sponsors, organizers and volunteers; the teachers, mentors and families; and especially the competitors for bringing great literature to life. Contact Andrea at a.doray@andreadoray.com.
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Lakewood on Parade goes on hiatus No show in 2013, aims for 2014
‘We didn’t want to rush and have an event
By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews.com
ow Lakewood on Parade has been one of theyof the biggest events of the summer, du- but this year residents will have to find icts somewhere else to celebrate the 4th of July. The 2013 event has been canceled, or her the city announced, and will go on hisfully atus until 2014, when the parade will return. o “Last year the fireworks were canceled at the last minute, and that is one of the biggest draws to the event,” said Matthew Logan, director of marketing and public relations for the parade. “When that happened, our attendance dropped 80 percent, which hurt our revenue projections.” The nonprofit cannot bear the cost of having the fireworks canceled again, which would lead to another year of low attendance, Logan said, noting that forecasters expect another particularly dry summer,
that didn’t live up to what we’ve built.’ Matthew Logan Parade president Don Scanga said the event costs about $50,000 a year. The fireworks show costs about $1,000 per minute, and the show usually goes for about 15 minutes. “We have to put down 30 percent on a nonrefundable deposit for the fireworks,” he said. “So we were faced with the decision if we should hold it with the possibility of the fireworks being canceled again, and with such a low turn out, it doesn’t do anybody any good.” The organization also has had some employee turnover and has a
couple positions that need to be filled before it can move forward full steam. Scanga said the group is looking for someone who can work year-round on lining up sponsors for the show, as well as somebody to handle the operations. The hiatus will also give a chance for organizers to develop some positive relationships. “Last year we worked with the local military, and that’s a relationship we’re looking to continue in 2014,” Logan said. Scanga said the theme for 2014 will be a celebration of fire fighters, and they’re working to get firefighters involved. “Up until last year it had been getting bigger and bigger each year, so we’re going to use this time to regroup and rebuild,” Logan said. “We didn’t want to rush and have an event that didn’t live up to what we’ve built.” Organizers are eager to get input on what residents would like to see in 2014, and people are encouraged to go online to www.lakewoodonparade.org or visit the event’s Facebook page and give them input.
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JEFFCO BCC ON THE RECORD Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners discussed the following items at their March 19 staff briefing. District 1 Commissioner Faye Griffin, District 2 Commissioner Casey Tighe, and District 3 Commissioner Donald Rosier were in attendance.
Annual Fire Operating Plan
“Everyone’s predicting a bad year,” Jeffco Sheriff’s Office’s Critical Incident Response Director Mark Gutke told the commission. The Sheriff’s Office will ask for the commission to give formal approval for the county’s annual fire operating plan (AOP) at an upcoming meeting. Among the AOP’s provisions is one to authorize the Sheriff’s Office to commit $100,000 in initial funding to fight a fire incident without having to wait for county approval. Gutke said negotiations were ongoing, considering firefighting agreements with Denver Mountain Parks. The three commissioners all ex-
pressed their support of the AOP.
Rosier said.
Open Space to use uncommitted park fees
New time and labor system
The county collects fees from land developers, specifically to help create and improve park and recreation opportunities. Development on land that is not within a municipality, and not within an established recreation district all go into an uncommitted park fund. The county or recreation districts can then ask the county for those funds. According to the county’s Planning and Zoning Department, that fund has received $35,067 from 1998 to 2012. The Jefferson County Open Space Advisory Committee has officially recommended that those funds be used in four locations: Pine Valley Ranch Park ($26,800), Reynolds Ranch Park ($6,861), Clear Creek Canyon Park ($1,120), and South Valley Park ($284). “I think you have three thumbs up here. It’s great to see that money going to where it’s supposed to go,”
The county is moving towards official approval of an employee time and scheduling software system, offered by Kronos. The new program, which consolidates the current patchwork of paper forms and spread sheets that each department currently uses, is expected to have a first-year cost of $197,092. An annual maintenance cost for future years is estimated at $39,511. All county departments - aside from the library division - will use the new electronic system. It is estimated the new system will save enough money in internal staff time and reduced mistakes to offer the county a return on investment within one to two years. The new system is scheduled to be implemented by the end of the year. The next commissioners’ meeting and staff briefing will begin at 8 a.m. Tuesday, April 2.
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LOOKING FOR A HOME
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By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews. com Having a plan in case of an emergency or end-of-life situations is extremely important, health experts say, and Hospice of Saint John is taking a day to help inform people about the choices they have to make. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16 - which coincides with the Annual Healthcare Decisions Day - Saint John, 1320 Everett Court, will host a community education day and on hand will be representatives from organizations who handle these kinds of issues. “This is not just a day for older
IF YOU GO WHAT: Healthcare Decisions Day WHERE: Hospice of Saint John 1320 Everett Court, Lakewood WHEN: Tuesday, April 16
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“This is not just a but also for people who have a family and need to take care.” Cammie Rausch folks, but also for people who have a family and need to take care,” said Cammie Rausch, director of education and compliance at Saint John. “We do this a lot at our hospice. We see a lot of people who don’t have their affairs in order, and then others have to make decisions, and it can cause some family strife.” Kristi Ross, who also works at Saint John, said not making these decisions can be really hard on families when they’re already dealing with a lot. Rausch said that many people don’t know where to go for information about the plans that need to be made, or they don’t have the funds to pay for an attorney to walk them through the
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First United Methodist Church 1500 Ford St. | Golden | 303.279.3484
Maundy Thursday 7:00 pm Good Friday 7:00 pm Easter Sunday Worship Traditional 8:00 am Contemporary 10:45 am
Breakfast & Easter Egg Hunt between services
A Progressive Christian Community ...
... a Place to Call Home
Good Friday Tenebrae Service 3/29/13 7:00 pm
Easter Worship Celebration 3/31/13 8:00 & 10:30 am
303-989-3727
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SoundS of our Savior’S presents:
MeSSiah partS 2 & 3
Choir and orchestra under the direction of Dr. Carolyn Pearson
friday, March 29 • 7 p.m. Free admission
our Savior’s corner of hope
King of Kings Lutheran Church LCMS 8300 Pomona Drive, Arvada www.kingofkings.org | 303.425.7096
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REAL ESTATE AGENT SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK CRHDC and are part of their Homeownership David Mayeranderson Center. CRHDC provides free education to prospective homeowners and has a program that purchases bank foreclosures, which are renovated and & Benjamin Gonzalez sold. Our buyers are informed! We help sellers unManaging Broker & Broker Associate
derstand the market, prepare their homes, and price them right. We have specializations in horse properties, fix and flips, and bank-owned properties.
Pathways Realty, LLC www.crhdc.org David: Mobile: 303-916-6102 david@crhdc.org Benjamin: Mobile: 720-338-5390 benjamin@crhdc.org
What is the most challenging part of what you do? Our clients challenge us and we rise to the occasion to meet their needs. What do you most enjoy doing when you’re not working? Ben enjoys spending time with family and friends, swimming, listening to music and reading. David enjoys watching his kids in their various activities, spending time with family, hiking and camping. What is one tip you have for someone looking to sell a house? Prepare, and know when to sell. Always keeping your home in top condition.
Where were you born? Benjamin was born and raised in the beautiful City of Guadalajara, Mexico. David was born in Omaha, Nebraska and moved to Colorado as a child. How long have you lived in the area? Benjamin lived in Chicago and came to visit a friend in Denver in 1995. “I fell in love with the city and I’ve lived here since.” David grew up in Ft. Collins, attended CSU, and has lived in the Denver Metro Area since 2001. What do you like most about it? We love the Denver area because there is always something going on, sporting events, concerts, dance, theater, skiing and the people here are friendly. We love the active lifestyle.
What is one tip you have for someone looking to buy a house? The best advice is to be educated about the process and ask many questions. How long have you worked in Real Estate? Benjamin has been a licensed real estate agent for over 10 years and David for over 8 years. What is your specialty and what does that mean for the people you work with? We are affiliated with a non-profit organization called
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What is the most unusual thing you have encountered while working in Real Estate? The most unusual situation happened when I was showing a basement to my buyer and we all heard strange sounds in a room with the door closed. A couple was having “too much fun” and they even didn’t notice our presence. We left immediately and then laughed at that situation later.
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The ‘ins and outs’ of home warranties
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homeowners. They can also be negotiated into the sale terms of the home so that the seller is responsible for providing the warranty to the new buyer. Home warranties do not negate the need for homeowner’s insurance, but they can add protection against large monetary pay-outs to repair many items around the house. Policies may differ as to specific coverage, but most home warranties will cover major systems of the home, such as heating/ cooling, plumbing, electrical, as well as certain appliances. To decide if a warranty is the right investment, home buyers should consider the following: * Home warranties are only as good as the company backing them. Careful investigation into the trustworthiness of the warranty company and its track record should be completed. * Read the fine print of the warranty. Learn what exclusions exist, which may not make the warranty practical. * Keep in mind that the warranty company reserves the right
to determine if a repair or replacement is adequate in a claim situation. * In general, warranty companies work with their own set of contractors. This means a homeowner may not be able to hire his or her own preferred contractors to do work. * There may be a deductible or a fee charged prior to having a technician assess a repair situation. * The warranty company may require inspection of the house to be sure items are in good working order before offering a plan. * If a warranty is offered through a home seller, there may be no negotiation on the coverage or company used. Home buyers should keep in mind that there are many unforseen expenses that can arise when purchasing a new home. Having some additional protection, such as a home warranty, could mean saving money on outof-pocket repairs. ■ Metro Creative Services
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IMMEDIATE JOBS!!! HIRING BONUS!!! Dri Employment Solutions is recruiting for Labor/Production positions with
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a stone manufacturing company located in Castle Rock. These positions BEGIN IMMEDIATELY and include a hiring/retention BONUS!!
Colorado Community Media is seeking an experienced Outside Multi-Media Sales Respresentative to join our team. This individual will be responsible for both local and agency business in additional to generating new accounts to join our already rapidly growing papers.
Daily activities include, but not limited to: • • • • • •
Requirements: Must be goal oriented and work well with a team. Candidate must be comfortable cold calling on various size accounts both in person and over the phone. Previous sales experience required. Previous newspaper experience a plus but not required. Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office products.
Production line duties Loading and unloading molds Spraying Filling molds with wet concrete Packaging Sweeping, cleaning
Requirements for this job:
• Ability to perform continuous physical labor • Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. • Must pass a criminal background check (NO felonies within the last 7 years) • Must pass a drug test
Colorado Community Media offers salary plus commission. Benefits offered: Medical, dental, JEFFCO/GOLDEN TRANSCRIPT vision and paid vacation. Please email your cover letter and resume with Outside Sales Position in5.04 the x 10” (4c process) subject line to: jb/jb eaddenbrooke@ourcoloradonews.com.
In addition to this position, we receive a variety of general labor, LA023181B 2 positions in the south 3/21/2013 warehouse and production metro area. Please contact Kristin at 303-857-5400 immediately KHOWARD to learn more about our open positions. Mining
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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.
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Class A Food Deliver Drivers
COLORADO COMMUNITY BANK Teller (part-time 25hrs) Centennial Branch
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DUNWIDDIE CUSTOM PACKAGING, INC. Full time position (8:00-5:00 M-F), AR, AP, proficient in Microsoft Office programs , accounting experience necessary. Fax or e-mail resume along with salary history to: Violet Andrews, Controller Fax (303) 799-3560; e-mail: packaging@dunwiddie.com Web site: www.dunwiddie.com
Caregivers to provide in-home care to senior citizens who need assistance with activities of daily living. Call Today 303-736-6688 www.visitingangels.com /employment
Needed. Regional Western States 3 to 4 nights out – 65K annual avg. + Ben 4K sign on bonus – Apply: www.mbmcareers.com
CLEAR CREEK COUNTY JOB: Mechanic – Journey 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.
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
Apply at 20991 E. Smoky Hill Rd, Centennial Co Requirements: Cash handling experience, Strong customer service skills Detail oriented and well organized, Ability to multi-task, proficient use of computer. “Equal Opportunity Employer”
Director of Administration
Government entity looking for a self-motivated, detail oriented person able to work unsupervised. Full financial duties including payroll, A/P, A/R, G/L reconciliations, financial statements, budgeting and forecasting and assisting with annual audit. Government accounting a plus. Transcription of minutes from public board meetings. Aptitude for software programs. Immediate opening. Small, friendly office. Excellent benefit package. Resumes accepted until April 15, 2013. – no phone calls please. Genesee Water & Sanitation District, 17301 W. Colfax Ave., #220, Golden, CO 80401 or fax: 303-278-9873 or email: dschrimp@geneseewater.com.
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Eileen’s Colossal CookiesHighlands Ranch has a Team
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.
Help Wanted 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
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE COMPANY NEEDS PART-TIME BOOKKEEPER
COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE, A/R, A/P, PAYROLL, JOB COSTING. WILL TRAIN ON OUR ACCOUNTING SYSTEM. EXPERIENCE IN PHONE ETIQUETTE, FRONT OFFICE CUSTOMER CONTACT. BUSY, HIGH-ENERGY INTERACTIVE OFFICE ENVIRONMENT. BILINGUAL IS A PLUS. SALARY NEGOTIABLE. SEND RESUME TO: KATHY@AMERICANDL.COM FAX: 303-841-9189
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Part-Time Food Demonstrators
CDS is seeking Part-Time Food Demonstrators inside the Costco Warehouse in Douglas County (Littleton), CO. Please apply online at: http://alturl.com/7trfy
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Nurse RN, LPN, or MA
Part-time Thursday, Friday 830 -5:30 SOME SAT 9am-1pm 20-25 hrs /wk, Patient care, vaccine admin, vitals, and lab. HOUR FUN Pediatric Office near Park Meadows area fax 303-689-9628 email: m.ripperton@pediatrics5280.com
ServiceMaster Clean has Both full time and part-time janitorial openings throughout Denver, Boulder, Centennial, and Highlands Ranch. Please call 303-761-0122 to schedule an interview.
Part time office position-
Heating & AC business in Parker. Need motivated person with phone experience,computer skills,hvac exp helpful, order entry-QuickBooks. Email resumes to alliedhtngac@aol.com attention Cheryl, Office Mngr
Temporary worker
needed from May to September 2013 for hydrant painting & assisting with valve maint operations. Requires clean MVR, ability to operate motorized equip & lift 50 pounds. www.pwsd.org for application & more info.
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Building Materials Assorted Steel Buildings
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The Celtic Tavern at 1801 Blake St. is in its 13th year of doing business and is ready to branch out by providing Denver’s only Off Track Betting facility. “We have changed as the business grew,” said owner Noel Hickey, “by expanding in 2004 into the space next door, opening Delaney’s cigar bar and lounge. We are now ready for the next change. On April 6, we will open the only Off Track Betting facility in the City and County of Denver. “It will add excitement in both bars. We will open at 10 a.m. every day. On May 4, Kentucky Derby day, we will be hosting one of the biggest Derby day parties seen in Colorado. With the help of our friends at the Ninth Door and Vesta Dipping Grill, the Blake Street trifecta will be the place to be.”
From left, Charles (Brian Landis Folkins), Jack (Richard Cowden) and Henry (Joseph Graves) take on the issues of racism and office etiquette in David Mamet’s “Race.” Courtesy photos
‘Race’ pushes audience to the Edge Latest production tackles racism, workplace issues By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews.com Lakewood’s The Edge Theatre has become the local go-to spot to see the works of playwright David Mamet, so it should be no surprise that the first production at its new location is a regional premiere of one of Mamet’s most recent works. With his infamous sharp wit and uncompromising gaze, Mamet shines a light on modern race relations and work environment in “Race.” The production will play weekends at the theater, 1560 Teller St., through April 7. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays. This is the third Mamet production in three seasons for The Edge, but Rick Yaconis, executive producer and artistic director, said he had to work very hard to get the rights for “Race,” particularly because it has never been done in the region before. He said he wanted the Edge’s first performance in its new home to be a first for the play. “The play takes place in a modern law office, and is about two male lawyers — one black, one white — and their young, black, female intern. The team is offered the chance to defend a rich, white executive against charges of raping a young, black woman. “You really see that it’s about the lies people tell, and how there is still racism in the country; it’s just discussed in a more politically correct way.” Yaconis said. Robert Kramer, who directed last year’s production of Mamet’s “Glengarry Glen Ross,” and Yaconis said he was tapped to direct “Race” because he knows what to do with Mamet. “It’s been great, but a challenge because of the new space and Mamet’s words,” Kramer said. “There’s no intermission in the play, and it almost feels like you’re watching a movie instead of a play.” Since the play tackles such a sensitive topic, Kramer said, the first thing he did with the four actors was sit them down and have several discussions about their experiences dealing with racism. He said the dis-
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The One Lincoln Park building that Dealin’ Doug Moreland and Tom “Lou from Littleton” Manoogian co-own is having problems again. Apparently they are replacing ALL the water pipes with copper pipes. Water is being shut off intermittently. The water issue has affected the White Crown Credit Union (yes, my credit union) this week and this will be an ongoing project for a year.
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Henry (Joseph Graves) is one of two lawyers in David Mamet’s “Race” trying to decide wether they should represent a man accused of rape.
cussions not only helped to refine the characters the actors are playing, but brought the cast closer together. “I really wanted the actors to be advocates for their characters,” Kramer said. “At times throughout the story, every character could be found guilty of something, and the audience will decide on its own who is guilty.” Kramer said audience members will see the play through their own perspectives, with all the experience that brings. For example, it is never made clear where the story actually takes place, and audience members will have varying opinions on the setting. “Race” is supposed to spark conversations after the lights come down, and both Kramer and Yaconis said they’re looking forward to that aspect of it. “The outcome is pretty open, and I think it will be interesting for the audience to talk about that,” he said. “I want to hear what
they think will happen next and who is really guilty.” For tickets and more information, call 303-232-0363 or go online to www.theeproject.org.
If you go WHAT: “Race” by David Mamet WHERE: The Edge Theatre 1560 Teller St., Lakewood WHEN: Weekends through April 7 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays 2 p.m. Saturdays 6 p.m. Sundays COST: $16-$20 INFORMATION: 303-232-0363, www.theeproject. org
Join Whole Foods Market Denver and Rocky Mountain Micro Finance Institute for a party to help end poverty around the world from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the McNichols Civic Center Building at the corner of Bannock and Colfax. Taste some of Colorado’s best microbrews and spirits, including a custom limited edition of Pineapple Pale Ale from Denver Beer Co., as well as samples from other micro breweries such as Odell Brewing Co., Crazy Mountain Brewery and Downslope Distilling. Sample food from some of Whole Foods Market food artisans, and create your own party favor with folks from Fresh City Life and the Denver Public Library. Enjoy live music and view an art installation of “India” by Amy K. Wright. All proceeds will benefit the Whole Planet Foundation. Learn more at www. wholeplanetfoundation.org. Buy five tickets or more and enter to win a $100 gift card to Whole Foods Market.
Kempe takes Venice
Now that’s Italian! Guests will celebrate in Venetian style to support abused and neglected children during the “Kempe Takes Venice” gala beginning at 6 p.m. April 20 in the Seawell Grand Ballroom at The Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Kempe Foundation, which provides the education, advocacy and fundraising support for The Kempe Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect. The evening will begin with a cocktail reception and silent auction at 6 p.m., followed by a 7:30 p.m. Italian-style dinner. The program will include a tribute to Dr. C. Henry Kempe’s lasting legacy, a success story as told by child-abuse survivor Althea Austin Flaherty, an artistic performance with an Italian flair, the comedy of Parker continues on Page 23
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New shows in Denver and Boulder worth checking out “The Doyle and Debbie Show” playing at the Garner Galleria Theatre in the Denver Center for the Performing Arts proved to be as entertaining as the press releases claimed. Created by Bruce Arnston, who also stars in the show as Doyle Mayfield, this rollicking musical is knee-slapping funny. Arnston is hilarious, and some of his moves/sounds are beyond mere description. We meet a has-been country star who is attempting to revive his career after 30 years, four wives and three Debbies. His new Debbie (Jennifer Blood) hopes this will be her chance to make a big splash in Nashville. The interaction between D and D is priceless. Rounding out the team is their one-man band, Buddy (Matthew Carlton). Keep your eyes on Buddy. As I talked with my companions afterwards, I found that I’ d missed
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especially for those under 40. This demographic, commonly referred to as young professionals, is an instrumental force for any vibrant community. It’s this generation – the Gen Xs and Millennials – that keep any es community growing and thriving. Take Portland, Austin, or San Francisco; dell what does each of these cities have in common? Answer: a dynamic and and influential group of young professionals. Transportation may be the heart, but young professionals are the soul.
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This group thrives on mixed use space, areas celebrating a “live, work, resh play” philosophy. Centers of revitalization, from Belmar to the Federal y. Center, Oak St. and (you guessed it) West Colfax, are leading the transition ato flexible and user-friendly spaces. These areas invite the younger generation in, encourage development, and facilitate longevity.
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Like Colfax before it, the light rail is the focus of this revitalization. Just as o win a ripple in water expands from its center, development expands from hubs of transportation. Transformation spurs the local economy, strengthening . infrastructure and ensuring enduring communities. 40 West Arts District, Saint Anthony’s Hospital, even the Lakewood Cultural Center have already begun such revitalization to more sustainable, user-friendly and vibrant le spaces within the Jeffco community. With the light rail completion in April, ren this will continue to usher in fresh ideas and creative takes on space.
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How about our Colorado basketball teams? We’ re right in the middle of March Madness, as I write this, and CSU has won its first tourney game in about 200 years. CU plays today. I have now added basketball to my favorite sports list. Amazing what winning will do for a fan base. I am ready for some baseball. Didn’ t make it to spring training this year so I’ m all set to head down to Coors Field April 5 for opening day. Maybe this year I’ ll catch a baseball. It could happen.
• Brian Willms, President/CEO bwillms@westchamber.org • Carol Grantano, Office Manager cgrantano@westchamber.org • Amira Watters, Director of Programs and Events awatters@westchamber.org
• Marta Murray, Executive Director, Leadership Jefferson County, Youth Leadership Jefferson County mmurray@westchamber.org • Tom Livingston, Business Development Manager tlivingston@westchamber.org • Jordan McNamara, Communications and Programs Manager jmcnamara@westchamber.org
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With the lighting of the 6th Avenue Bridge on January 23, 2013 for the gonew light rail, however, some of that brightness is coming back. In almost exactly one month—on April 26, 2013—the new West line will open, connecting Denver to Lakewood and Golden. Twelve new miles of track will extend into Jeffco, offering 11 new stations, six park n’ rides and three nd call n’ ride centers. te
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her, she was playing a very restrained and sophisticated (for Bren.) version of Mame. Now, she’s back in her sweet insanity. Delightful. Kudos all around to a strong cast. For info and tix, call 303-449-6000 or visit www.bouldersdinnertheatre.com. And, by the way, don’ t forget the yummy food.
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some good stuff while I concentrated on D and D. Here’ s a small sample of the original tunes: “Grandma Flickertail,” Blue Stretch Pants” and “ Fat Women in Trailers.” For tix and info on all DCPA productions, call 303-893-4100 or visit www.denvercenter.org. ”Church Basement Ladies” is the current musical production playing up the road at Boulder’ s Dinner Theatre. Anyone
who has been in a typical church basement will immediately feel right at home. The gentle humor is a tonic for the spirit and comfort food for the soul. You’ ll recognize the elderly matriarch, the young bride-tobe and her mother, the resident comedienne and the long-suffering cleric. The delightful cast includes Barb Reeves, Bren. Eyestone Burron, Alicia Dunfee, Heather Doris and Wayne Kennedy, who plays the pastor. Through story and music, the four women, along with their kindhearted spiritual leader, navigate a Christmas dinner that draws a record number of diners, the funeral of a friend, a Hawaiian Easter fundraiser (wait til you see the bunny), and a wedding. It was lovely to see Bren. back at BDT. She and her husband, Brian, are now part of the Candlelight Dinner Theatre family up I-25 near Johnson’ s Corner. Last time I saw
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YOUR WEEK: COFFEE, EASTER & BOWLING
THURSDAY/MARCH 28
call Durban Swartz at 303-847-0270.
COMMUNITY COFFEE Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp wants to hear from you. The next Community Coffee is from 7-8 a.m. Thursday, March 28, at La Dolce Vita, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Come and chat about issues important to you. Community coffee is planned the fourth Thursday of every month.
SATURDAY/MARCH 30
FRIDAY/MARCH 29 BOWLING FUNDRAISER Join the American Lung Association from 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 29, for an evening of bowling, food and drink while helping send kids to Champ Camp. Profits from Bowling for Better Breathing will fund full and partial scholarships for youth to attend Champ Camp, Colorado’s longest-running summer camp for children with asthma. These scholarships create an opportunity for young people, regardless of family income, to learn how to manage their asthma. There will be a silent auction, beer and food. This event will be held at Bowlero Lanes in Lakewood. To register, visit the events page at www.lungcolorado.org or
BUNNY EXPRESS Hop on the Bunny Express train from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at the Colorado Railroad Museum. The train features the 1880s vintage passenger coach and experience what it was like to travel 100 years ago. The Easter Bunny and Spike the Railyard hound will hand out saltwater taffy from Enstrom Candies. The train departs every 30 minutes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Purchase tickets online at ColoradoRailroadMuseum.org. CONCERT SWEDEN’S Crucified Barbara will perform Saturday, March 30 at Jammin Joe’s, 9262 W. 58th Ave., Arvada. Crucified Barbara is touring in support of its third album, “The Midnight Chase,” which released in 2012 on Nuclear Blast Records. The new music video for “Rock Me Like The Devil,” taken from The Midnight Chase, can be streamed. EASTER FESTIVAL The Heritage Square Easter Fun Festival
is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 30. Entertainment includes the Easter Bunny and his helper, a stilt walker,
bubble tower, Stretch the clown, a balloon artist and the amusement park rides (weather permitting). Visit www. heritagesquare.info or call 303-277-0040.
MONDAY/APRIL 1, MAY 14, JUNE 4 LECTURE SERIES Unique Lives & Experiences welcomes lecturers, artists and celebrities who will share perspectives from their lives. The series is at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in Denver. On Monday, March 11, the series welcomes Vicente and Marta Fox, Mexico’s former president and first lady. The series also includes Jane Goodall, primatologist and conservationist, on Monday, April 1; Sissy Spacek on Tuesday, May 14; and Dionne Warwich on Tuesday, June 4. The lectures begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available by calling 1-866-449-8118. Visit www.uniquelives.com. TUESDAY/APRIL 2 GOD ENCOUNTER Former Ethiopian prime minister Tamrat Layne tells about his controversial “encounter with God” in an exclusive filmed interview. The film will be aired at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St.,
Arvada. After serving as prime minister, Layne was convicted of corruption charges and served 12 years in prison. During his incarceration, Layne claims he experienced a supernatural visit from God. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available.
OPEN HOUSE Jefferson County Open Space is beginning an information exchange process regarding plans to formalize the Apex Park Trailhead at the junction of County Highway 93 and Highway 40 near Heritage Square in Golden. Open houses are planned from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, at the Jefferson County Open Space office, 700 Jefferson County Parkway, Suite 100, Golden. Details about the project will also be posted on the Apex Park website and comments will be taken through April 17. Neighbors, visitors and community members interested in Apex Park are encouraged to send an email to apexpark@jeffco.us. You will then be included in an email contact list to receive updates and notices regarding the park. This schedule will be posted at http://jeffco.us/ openspace/openspace_T56_R4.htm. Your Week continues on Page 23
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victed ing local favorite (and my former Rocky Mounatural tain News colleague) Sam Adams, and a live auction. e. Following the program, one of Denver’s hottest dance bands Soul X will perform ng an until 11 p.m. lize Community leader and longtime Kempe way supporter Gail Johnson will receive the en 2013 Kempe Community Award, and pre2, at siding judge of the Denver Juvenile Court, ounty Karen M. Ashby, will receive the 2013 ill also Kempe Professional Award. be “The evening’s purpose is to celebrate nity the children and families served by The d an Kempe Center and the many individuals n an who make this important work possible,” ng said Patricia Peterson, president and CEO / of The Kempe Foundation. “Our planning committee has designed an event that will foster camaraderie for all of our guests and offer a variety of entertainment sure to please everyone.” Additional event details, tickets and sponsorships are available by calling 303864-5312 or online at www.kempe.org/ gala.
Tamayo adds bottomless brunch
Tamayo, the 12-year-old Larimer Square high-end Mexican spot that recently went through a major renovation, has upped the ante on brunch. Some gal pals and I got invited to a friends and family tire-kicking try-out of brunch on Sunday, which featured a $35 all-you-can-eat and drink “bottomless Margarita bunch” for $35. But the “drink” part isn’t limited to Margaritas. Mimosas made with traditional orange juice, guave, mango or blood orange, as well as Bloody Marys and Bloody Marias are included. And, if you’re a teetotaler, the price drops to $20; $10 for children 12 and under. The menu includes sopas y ensaladas, antojitos (starters), tacos and tortas and
cazuelas (baked eggs).
Glass Half Full, the stand-alone bar inside Alamo Drafthouse Littleton, unveiled its cocktail menu available to moviegoers when the theater and bar opened this week. The bar pours locally distilled spirits from companies such as Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey and Leopold Bros., as well as a seasonal cocktail menu curated by award-winning Alamo Drafthouse Beverage Director Bill Norris. “With the signature drinks at Glass Half Full, we’re trying to bridge the gap between the beer drinker and the cocktail drinker,” said Norris. “Local beer like Left Hand Milk Stout finds its way into cocktails, and beer components like hops and malt find their way into classic drinks like daiquiris and gimlets. Craft brewers spend so much time creating flavor in their brews that we just want to build on the templates they’re laying down for us.” More information at http://drafthouse. com/denver/littleton.
last 12 years in Denver have been the most fulfilling years of my life. This focused, collaborative and energetic community welcomed me and my family with open arms. Valerie and I plan to continue to live in Colorado as I pursue other career opportunities. I look forward to our continued friendship and appreciate the support from each of you. Please keep in touch as new opportunities unfold in the future.” I asked Walling, who is a personal friend as well as a huge supporter of my favorite breast cancer charity, Sense of Security, to send me some thoughts about his separation from the Robinson folks. He said, “I am fortunate and privileged to have led the Robinson Dairy team and been associated with two Colorado leaders, Dick and Eddie Robinson. I will truly miss these talented friends and thank them for 12 successful and rewarding years.” Sal Siraguse, Robinson Dairy account manager in the downtown Denver territory, said, “Charlie will be missed. Great guy, great boss and so much fun to be around! We are very sad to see him leave Robinson Dairy.”
Walling leaving Robinson Dairy
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Charlie Walling, one of the most amiable big-shots I know, is leaving Dean Foods as general manager of Robinson Dairy, effective March 31. Walling’s departure is a result of a “sweeping restructuring,” he said in a recent goodbye email message he sent to colleagues, friends and family. “It is with mixed emotions that I announce my departure from Dean Foods as general manager of Robinson Dairy, due to a sweeping restructure, effective March 31. Leading the Robinson Dairy team has been a tremendously rewarding experience. I wish everyone at Dean Foods the very best, and for the opportunity to work with these truly talented people, I am, and always will be, grateful. “Since relocating from Houston, the
Oblios Pizzeria has made an application with the city to move into the old Fleur Bistro spot at 1225 Logan St. in Capitol Hill. Oblios already has a thriving Park Hill location at 6115 E. 22nd Ave. Many fans call Oblios a friendly, old Italian neighborhood pizzeria. Besides pizza, Oblios serves calzones, lasagna, salads and two kinds of sandwiches (Italian and meatball). Fleur Bistro opened in 2011, but lasted less than two years, closing with little notice in late October last year.
Sublurbia: Easter options
Looking for Easter specials around the metro area? Here are a few options for the March 31 holiday: Baca at The Inverness Hotel, Arapahoe County: The Garden Terrace’s award-win-
ning Brunch for your Easter celebration. $49.95, adults; $23.95, kids 6-10; 5 and under free. 200 Inverness Drive West, off I-25 and County Line Road, www.invernesshotel.com/baca/. The Briarwood Inn, Golden: Open for champagne brunch Saturday (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) and Sunday (8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.). 1630 8th St., Golden, www.thebriarwoodinn. com. Kachina Southwestern Grill, Westminster: Kachina will be offering Cowboys & Indians Brunch on Easter. 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Kids 8 and under eat free. The brunch also features Bullseye Bloody Mary Bar & Cisco Kids Room. 10600 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, www.kachinagrill.com. Shanahan’s Steakhouse, Denver: Shanahan’s will be featuring a $59, three-course menu that includes prime rib, filet mignon and fresh seafood. In addition, Shanahan’s will be offering its full menu and children’s menu. 5085 S. Syracuse St., Denver Tech Center, www.shanahanssteakhouse.com. Trapper’s Chop House (fourth floor of the Holiday Inn Select), Parker: Trapper’s Easter brunch features a prime rib and honey ham carving station, pancake and omelet bar, eggs Benedict, assorted salads and more. Adults, $29.95; children, $19.95. 19308 Cottonwood Drive, Parker, www.trapperschophouse.com.
Messing with Texas
Eavesdropping on a man talking about South by Southwest: “Austin is like Denver without the grown-ups.” Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.pennyparker.blacktie-colorado.com. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.
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HIKING COURSE Wilderness Trekking School is a fun, comprehensive course on hiking in the Colorado mountains; on- and off-trail, map and compass, nutrition, gear, weather, handling an emergency, traveling on snow, and more. At the American Mountaineering Center in Golden, Colorado Mountain Club presents five Tuesday evening lectures plus four field sessions and a graduation hike (on your choice of Thursday, Saturday or Sunday) to teach you how to travel safely and confidently in the backcountry. Learn and practice new skills, meet new friends. Visit http://cmc.org or call 303-279-3080 to join the CMC today. More information available at www. hikingdenver.net/schools/wts.
HEALTHY LIVING Healthier Living Colorado is an evidencebased, chronic disease self-management program developed by Stanford University. Participants will learn effective ways to manage fatigue, frustration, pain, and stress related to ongoing health concerns. This program is free and is funded by a grant from the Office of Women’s Health and Jefferson Center for Mental Health. It will be offered 1-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, April 2 through May 7, at the Community Recreation Center of Apex, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303-425-9583. Space is limited, so register early; please register only if you can attend all six sessions.
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Franco enlightened on new (yellow brick) road to ‘Oz’ By Tim Lammers
Sure, there’s a monstrous amount of pressure on the new fantasy adventure “Oz the Great and Powerful” and for the right reasons. After all, it’s a prequel to one of the most beloved films of all time with “The Wizard of Oz,” which continues to captivate audiences more than 70 years after its release in 1939. Still and all, “Oz” star James Franco said he can’t let himself get intimated by any built-in expectations that go with film, especially given the fact that “The Wizard of Oz” hardly featured the Wizard (Frank Morgan) at all in comparison to the fearless foursome that traveled down the yellow brick road. “The idea of getting a chance to see the history of the man behind the curtain was one of, if not the initial spark that made producer Joe Roth green-light the script,” Franco told me in a recent interview. “I knew the character of Oz, the protagonist, would be different. Our emissary into Oz would no longer be an innocent young woman — it was a man who would be anything but innocent — who could bounce off the world and not quite fit in, and all of that stumbling through Oz could be played for comedy.” Now playing in 2D and 3D theaters and on IMAX screens nationwide, “Oz the Great and Powerful” has already earned more than $150 million at the North American box office, and with an additional $136 million in overseas ticket sales, its studio, Walt Disney Pictures, is already planning a sequel. The film follows the beginnings of L. Frank Baum’s legendary character, Oscar Diggs (Franco), a scheming, small-time circus magician who is whisked away in a hotair balloon from the swirling dust of Kansas and dropped in the mystical, vibrant land
“Oz the Great and Powerful” star James Franco. Photo by Photo courtesy Walt Disney Pictures of Oz. Seen as a prophetic figure who will save the land and its residents from a mysterious evil force, Oscar at first meets witch sisters Theodora (Mila Kunis) and Evanora (Rachel Weisz), who are not quite convinced that the new visitor is all that he claims to because of his obvious lust for fame and riches. Sent by the sisters on a mission to destroy an “evil” witch in the Dark Forest, Oscar soon finds out she is actually Glinda (Michelle Williams), a good witch who is quite aware of the magician’s shady motiva-
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tion. Still, she has faith that Oscar has the capability to be a great man — and ultimately, the great and powerful Wizard of Oz. “Oz the Great and Powerful” marks the fourth time the “127 Hours” Oscar nominee has worked with director Sam Raimi, following the actor’s stint as Peter Parker’s (Tobey Maguire) best friend-turned-nemesis Harry Osborn in the director’s “SpiderMan” trilogy. Franco, 35, said he was relieved to play a good guy for Raimi in “Oz the Great and Powerful,” because, while they got along working on the “Spider-Man” films together, he felt the director found it easier to relate to Peter than Harry — and it made a difference on the set.
“In those films I was a supporting character, and not only that, Harry wanted to kill Peter Parker because he thought Peter killed Harry’s father,” Franco explained. “Sam identifies very closely with a lot of his characters, and because he identified so closely with Peter Parker, I think he was little uncomfortable around me at times. I felt like I wasn’t getting the same amount of love from Sam as Tobey was, just because of the characters we were playing.” That’s not to say Raimi was cruel to Franco, the actor added, he just felt “secondary.” “In this film, I’m playing the lead character and I think Oscar Diggs is more in the mold of Sam’s earlier protagonists like Bruce Campbell’s character in ‘The Evil Dead’ films,” Franco observed. “With ‘Oz,’ I was finally in the full sunlight of Sam’s love.” The bonus, Franco added, was that as visually spectacular as “Oz the Great and Powerful” is, he knew (based on his “Spider-Man” experiences) that Raimi was as invested in the emotions of the characters as he was in the film’s look. “I had the same faith that Sam, (production designer) Robert Stromberg, (visual effects supervisor) Scott Stokdyk and all the visual effects people would create a visually stunning version of Oz, but Sam also had a huge part in designing my character,” Franco said. “This is why the character also has a journey. This is not just a travelogue film through a fantastical land with great visuals. It’s not just a physical journey, it’s an inner-journey. The character starts off in a rather low place — he’s a bit of a cad and very selfish, then moves on to becoming a better man.” Tim Lammers is a syndicated movie reporter whose work appears on more than 50 TV news and entertainment websites across the country. You can see Tim’s work on his website, StrictlyCinema.com, and follow his tweets at Twitter.com/TimLammersFilms. You can also “Like” Tim on Facebook.com/StrictlyCinema.
PLACES OF WORSHIP To list your congregation services call Viola Ortega 303-566-4089 G/WR/L
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Unity of Evergreen at Red Rocks
Reverend Julie Armour Home of the Daily Word
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Fran-gwallace@ourcoloradoneary.”ws.com charre in Tina Louise Moya, idens liketified as the “driving force” Evilin the brutal murder of her husband, was sentenced sun-on March 20 to 36 years in prison. at as “I just want to say sorry andto the family,” Moya, 40, “Spi-said, in her one-sentence as asstatement to the court bectersfore her sentence was announced. duc- “Frankly, ma’am, I think al ef-this is the first emotion I’ve l theseen out of you,” District uallyCourt Judge Randall C. Arp had asaid, calling her one of the Fran-most cold and calculating people he had ever seen in has ahis Jefferson County courtfilmroom. visu- Moya’s husband, Richard ’s anLimon, was murdered in in aAugust 2011. Limon, 69, was andstabbed nine times, and his ing abody was dumped on the side of Lookout Mountain Road above Golden. e re- Moya had previously thanpleaded guilty to secondsitesdegree murder and could workhave received a maximum andsentence of 48 years. In his Lam-ruling, Arp said that while m onMoya’s manipulation of the co-defendants in the case was onerous, the fact that she did not physically carry out the murder warranted the shorter sentence. According to the judge, Moya will have to serve a minimum of 27 years be-
hind bars before bec o m i n g eligible for parole. Prosecutor Candace Werth told the courtMoya room that Moya was actually more responsible for the murder, since it likely would not have occurred if not for her manipulation. “She was the one who wanted this done and sought the people out who would do this,” Werth said, adding that Moya had actually handed the murder weapons to her accomplices. According to court testimony, Moya had plotted to kill her husband for months in retribution for Limon allegedly raping Moya and her teenage daughter. Moya coerced her daughter’s boyfriend, gang member Edwin Ernesto Rivera Gracias, and her new boyfriend, Raul Nunez-Soto, to carry out the crime. Afterward, Moya and her daughter, Nena Moya, helped clean up the crime scene. Nunex-Soto was sentenced to 48 years in prison. Gracias is believed to have fled abroad to El Salvador. He was placed on the FBI’s most-wanted list last week, with a $100,000 reward for information leading to his arrest. Limon’s daughter, Michelle Limon said she hoped Moya’s sentence would give her a bit of closure. “Now we can just wait for the next one to get caught,”
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Green light for Green Acres Northeast Golden spot to become housing By Glenn Wallace
gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com The Gardens at Green Acres may soon be “the place to be” for anyone looking for new housing in the northeastern Golden area. The 54-acre development, located on the east side of McIntyre Street around 50th Avenue, received county approval last week to be subdivided into 150 single-family lots. A preliminary plat for the property was actually approved by the Jeffco Planning Commission in 2009, but county planners determined that they needed to reroute McIntyre roughly 60 feet to the east, onto the Green Acres property, before curving back to the initial alignment. “You need to snake through the
improvements (to the west) that are there, I understand,” District 3 Commissioner Donald Rosier said. The new housing project will have two access points from McIntyre. “I live in that area, and I know traffic on McIntyre is heavy,” District 1 Commissioner Faye Griffin said, expressing concern about the impact on traffic. The county’s case manager for the project, Sean Madden, agreed about the conditions along McIntyre and said that was one of the reasons staff was recommending approval of the Green Acres project was to ensure there would be future space to widen and improve the road. Green Acres land had previously been used as a nursery, but a recent state decision meant the owners could no longer use underground well water for irrigation. Instead, the owners proposed a housing development, with larger homes and lower densities on the north and eastern side, and hous-
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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: IMPROVE SHOW fundraiser at 7 p.m.
Friday, April 26. All proceeds benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Contact Scott Hasbrouck at shasbrou@ jeffco.k12.co.us, or 303-982-2813.
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 720898-7200 to schedule an appointment time. Actors must be 18 years & older to audition.
COMING SOON COMING SOON/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 Amphitheatre 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.
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D’Evelyn uses senior experience to beat Golden Demons’ No. 1 singles gets win but rest of team swept By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@ourcoloradonews. com LAKEWOOD – Experience versus youth came to a head March 21 at D’Evelyn High School. The Jaguars finished as one of the best tennis teams in 4A last season and feature several savvy seniors this year. Golden on the other hand has just one senior on their varsity roster and while she is one of the best players in all of 4A, her teammates have a lot to prove. Experience rose to the top as D’Evelyn defeated Golden 6-1 behind dominant efforts from their double teams. All four Jaguars’ double teams won their matches in straight sets including a dominate effort from their No. 1 doubles team of senior’s Lauren Willoughby and Jordan Cadman. The duo, which finished as runners up to the state champions last season, won their match 6-3, 6-1 and improved to 3-0 on the season. “Those two are a team on a mission,” D’Evelyn coach Marshall Carpenter said. “They proved they were one of the best teams in the state last season and will prove they are one of the best this season too.” But what happened in the singles matches is a different story.
Golden’s longtime No. 1 singles player Callie Morlock handled senior Lorraine Smith 6-3, 6-2 in a match that was close early before Morlock pulled away. Morlock has been Golden’s No. 1 singles for four straight seasons and on Thursday she showed why she is well recognized as one of the best players in the state. “She is just so good of a player. There isn’t much she can’t do on the tennis court,” Golden coach Brad Nash said. “As a team we are off to a slow start but she is going to win a lot of matches.” But Morlock isn’t Golden’s only talented player. Their No. 3 singles junior Samantha Joyce nearly upset the Jaguars’ senior Anny Lydens after she stole the first set 6-2. However, Lydens would regroup and went on to win the next two sets 6-3, 6-0. “We are young but we are also talented,” Nash said. “Matches like these against really quality programs like D’Evelyn are going to help make us better.” Besides Morlock Golden’s roster features seven juniors and three sophomores and they are one of the youngest rosters in 4A Jeffco. D’Evelyn, however, is poised for another run at finishing as one of the best teams in the state. Last season the Jaguars finished second in the state as a team. And while they lost quite a bit to graduation they don’t plan on going through a rebuild. “We lost some talent from last year’s team but that just means that this team has something to
D’Evelyn No. 1 singles Lorraine Smith awaits a serve against Golden No. 1 singles Callie Morlock. Photo by Dan Williams prove. It will be hard to live up to what they did last year but this team is up for the challenge,” Carpenter said.
D’Evelyn (3-1, 1-0) will host Evergreen at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 9. Golden (0-3, 0-1) is still in
search for their first win as a team and will face Alameda at 4 p.m. Friday, April 5, at Alameda High School.
skipper provides pitching and hitting in shutout victory Arvada get no hit; Alameda snaps losing streak
snapped a three game losing streak. The Pirates (2-3) will play Golden at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at All Star Park.
By Daniel Williams
Arvada no hit by Peak to Peak
dwilliams@ourcoloradonews. com BOULDER – Ralston Valley used a near perfect pitching effort for an 8-0 victory Friday at Legacy High School. Senior Dan Skipper threw just over four innings giving up four hits for three Mustangs. Skipper also got involved offensively going 3-for-4 from the plate. Senior Daniel Jurney went 3-for-4 with three RBI. Ralston Valley (3-0) will participate in the Chris Moon Memorial Cherry Field Classic in Tucson, Arizona this week.
Alameda snaps skid
Fuelled by a huge fourth inning Alameda beat Thornton 10-7 March 21 at Alameda High School. Down 3-0 the Pirates scored seven runs in the fourth inning with the help of sophomore Allen Elliot. Elliot went 3-for-5 and drove in four runs. With the victory Alameda
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Clearly clears bases
Senior Chase Clearly gave up just a single hit and his D’Evelyn teammates helped hit their way to a 10-0 victory Thursday at Pueblo Centennial High School. Clearly gave up just one hit over four strong inning of work for his first win of the season. Senior Cody Marvel provided the offense going 2-for-2 with three RBI. D’Evelyn (2-0) will participate in the Coach Bob National Invitational Tournament in Surprise, Arizona this week.
Arvada lost their first game of the season after they were no hit by Peak to Peak and beat 10-0 Friday at Arvada High School. Junior Nick Kelly tossed the no-hitter striking out eight batters and walking just one batter over five innings of work. Despite the no-no the Bulldogs have had a strong start to the season and has scored at least nine runs in their first three games. Arvada (2-1-1) will host Green Mountain at 4 p.m. Wednesday.
Wildcats still winless
Arvada West is still searching for their first win after falling to Rock Canyon 9-2 Tuesday at Arvada West High School. A-West sophomore Jesse Gonzales went 2-for-3 and scored a run, and sophomore Joe Rosenstein went 2-for-2 with a double, but the Wildcats had already dug themselves into a hole. Rock Canyon scored four first inning runs and then four more in the seventh inning and the Wild-
Eagles give up lead, game Wheat Ridge Farmers shown in their 14-6 victory over Roosevelt on March 15. Photo by Dan Williams cats weren’t able to keep up offensively. Arvada West (0-3) is participating in the Chris Moon Memorial Cherry Field Classic in Tucson, Arizona this week.
Bears big over Heritage
Bear Creek got nine fifth inning runs and then hung on for a 14-8
victory Tuesday at Heritage High School. The Bears used 17 hits with five of those hits coming from junior Alex DeBell. DeBell went a perfect 5-for-5 and scored a pair of runs. In addition, senior Chris Barttelbort went 3-for-5 driving in four runs and scoring three more runs by himself. The Bears (2-1) will play at Loveland High School at 4
Faith Christian gave up an early lead and fell to Prairie View 7-4 March 21 at Prairie View High School. The Eagles got out to a 3-0 lead but then gave all three runs back in the third inning. Then after a game was tied 4-4, Faith Christian then gave up three more runs in the sixth inning. Faith Christian senior Steven Galambos went 2-for-4 and drove in a pair of runs. The Eagles (1-1, 1-0) will host Colorado Academy at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday.
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Sports artist is on the ball Works include portraits, golf carts, drawings By Tom Munds
tmunds@ourcoloradonews.com Kyle Banister is a full-time artist with many talents and many interests. “I don’t have a favorite medium. I like them all,” he said with a smile. “As for subjects, I like to draw everything I see and I will do artwork on just about anything that stands still long enough for me to get to work.” He uses a variety of mediums including markers, acrylics and enamels and his subjects vary from a painting of a woman done on wood to his artwork on golf carts created for the Birmingham Barons baseball team. But he’ll tell you his favorite subject is baseball. His said his works are where baseball meets art. “I think baseball is the greatest game there is,” he said with a smile. “It’s simply a great metaphor for life. My grandfathers both loved baseball and encouraged me to play even though I was too small to really play the game.” He played youth baseball on the old fields at Englewood City Park, was sold in the 1960s for development of Cinderella City
Shopping Mall. That early exposure, he said, planted the seeds of his love for baseball, and he likes to tell stories through his artwork centered on baseball. He said it isn’t just the players, but it also is about art about the inner workings of the game. He said he set out to try to make a living doing baseball art even though there wasn’t a big market for sports art in the Denver area. He said he was fortunate to make good connections doing art focused on baseball. He also branches out to other sports including wrestling, football and, most recently, hockey. He does some artwork for Root Sports, and a drawing he did for Root Sports of a portrait of Todd Helton done against a background of a baseball scorebook won an Emmy Award. He has a big date on opening day for the Rockies when, for the second year, he will be doing chalk art outside Coors Field. He said it was a hit last year on opening day and he was pleased to be invited back. He said he likes different media and doesn’t have a favorite, and he also is looking for new fields he can explore with his art, which now includes doing body art. Banister said he had the bug to do art since he was a kid but everyone discouraged him, telling him his artistic talents were fine but he couldn’t earn a living as an artist.
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Artist Kyle Banister letters a specialty golf cart for the Birmingham (Ala.) Barons minor-league baseball team. He paints a variety of subjects, but any aspect of baseball is his favorite. The artist grew up playing youth baseball at Englewood City Park, which was replaced by the old Cinderalla City mall. Photos by Tom Munds “I believed them so I never took an art class in high school,” he said. “Instead I took all those classes like algebra that I thought would help me get a steady job.” The former Englewood resident said he never gave up “playing with art” in every job he had, including painting designs on vehicles when he was in the motor pool in the Army. He lettered race cars and, while working for Burt Subaru, painted national ski team designs on their vehicles. He went on to start a sign company, and he said he called himself a graphic designer and not an artist during those years. He said life changed in 2001 when he took some classes and a couple instructors told him he was a good artist. They got behind him and encouraged him to make use of his talents to pursue his desire to be an artist “I followed their advice, entered a couple art shows that led to my first solo art show and kicked off my career as a full-time working artist,” he said. “It was
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Book aims to get readers in the habits Explore boundaries between real, imagined This year, you’re really going to do it. No more unfulfilled promises. No more embarrassment, explaining or excuses. You’ll never have to hide that bad habit again because you’re going to quit smoking, stop gambling, be kinder, resist going online every 10 minutes, lose weight, whatever it is you’ve been meaning to do for months. You’re really going to do it. You are. And with “Making Habits, Breaking Habits” by Jeremy Dean, published by DaCapo Lifelong, by your side, you really might accomplish that goal. Step into the self-help section of any bookstore or library, and you might think that “21” is a magic number: A lot of books claim that you can fix your life in that many days. Jeremy Dean says establishing habits isn’t that easy, however. Research shows that it takes an average of 66 days for a habit to be formed, depending on several factors. A “really strong” habit could take a year to create! From the time we get up in the morning until the time we fall asleep, we follow habits without thinking about them, which is one of the main characteristics
Making Habits, Breaking Habits. of a habit. Habits are also “curiously emotionless” and are generally followed in connection with another situation: You get in the car and turn on the radio because, well, you’re in the car. That’s a habit made in “response to rewards from the environment.” Conversely, making habits can also be intentional but it depends on how worthwhile we find them. You may intend to get to the gym every day, for instance, but if you’d really rather stay in bed, guess which activity wins. “There has to be an ultimate goal that is really worth achieving or the habit will be almost impossible to ingrain,” says
Dean. Muster all the willpower your body possesses, visualize until your head hurts, but nothing works if there’s no internal reward. External rewards, Dean says, are “laced with danger.” As for breaking habits, it’s hard to stop doing something you’re not aware you’re doing. What’s worse: Studies show that trying to suppress a thought or action makes you want to do it all that much more. So forget about self-control, says Dean. Instead, change your cues, pay attention, know yourself, and learn some “happy habits.” Looking for a quick-fix for those New Year’s resolutions? Nope, “Making Habits, Breaking Habits” ain’t it. By helping us understand what makes us tick and why, author Jeremy Dean avoids platitudes and misty advice to give his readers the tools they need to stop being frustrated by change and lack thereof. He advocates patience and dispels a lot of myths about why we do the things we do (or don’t), explaining why our willpower fails us or why we find some habits easy to make. That’s helpful, and could make a fix that sticks. While there are times when this book seemed smaller than its subject, I think it would be advantageous to anyone who’s serious about changing behavior. If that’s you, then find “Making Habits, Breaking Habits” ... and then do it.
‘Semblance’ and ‘Guised’ shown at CVA By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@ourcoloradonews. com The Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Center for Visual Art in the Santa Fe Art District, consistently offers exhibits that challenge the visitor to stretch and explore. The CVA will host two related shows “Semblance” and “Guised” to April 13, “Semblance,” is curated by Tomiko Jones, assistant professor of photography at MSU Denver and Cecily Cullen, creative director at the CVA. Photos and video works draw us into an enigmatic narrative without a clear linear progression. They navigate a reality not clearly identified, Cullen writes. They explore a tenuous line between truth and fiction and blur the boundary between the real and imagined. Artists are: Sama Slshabi, Neil Chowdhury, Kim Keever, Robert and Shana Parkeharrison, Laura Shill and Janaina Tschape. “Guised,” an international video exhibition curated by Sama Alshaibi, associate professor of photography/video art at the University of Arizona, is shown concurrently. It contains seven projects that pose a riddle that at first appearance is not threatening. Upon further examination, hidden and manipulated aspects of the content
“Burdens and Desires” by Neil Chowdhury is included in “Semblance” and “Guised” at the Center for Visual Arts. Courtesy photo may grow pointed or threatening. “Guised” illustrates multiple uses of video art formats: mise-enscene, the long shot, performance, stop motion, animation, collage and interactive historical and contemporary forms. Artists are: Hala Ali and Lantian Xie, Jovan Erfan, Ninar Esber, Coriana Close, Gary Setzer and Larissa Sansour. The Emerging Artists Gallery will contain juried work by MSU Denver students. Related events include a Colorado Ballet Student Performance at 7 p.m. April 5, culmination of a dance workshop for youth ages 10 to 14, inspired by works in “Semblance.” The Colorado Ballet will become a neighbor of CVA on Santa Fe Drive in 2014 — perhaps leading to future collaboration.
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