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Adams County, Colorado • Volume 49, Issue 25
Daveco owner relinquishes ownership By Darin Moriki
dmoriki@ourcoloradonews.com The owner of the world’s largest liquor stores, Daveco Liquors, must relinquish control of his store to an independent blind trust for two years due to his role in a multimillion dollar racketeering scheme that defrauded the city of Thornton as well as the Colorado Department of Revenue. The move, which would allow for a third-party trustee to eventually sell the business, is part of an 11-page Department of Revenue’s Liquor and Tobacco Enforcement Division agree-
ment that names Daveco Liquors owner Hani “Henry” Sawaged, of Highlands Ranch, and his four brothers, Issam Sawaged, Ghassan D. Sawaged, Bassam D. Sawaged and Shafeek Sawaged as respondents. The family members also own Davidsons Liquors at 5555 Boatworks Drive in Highlands Ranch, but that store has not been implicated in the ruling. According to the Guinness Book of World Records website, the 100,073.1-square-foot Daveco Liquors store at 16434 Washington St. in Thornton opened on Nov. 18, 2006 and still holds the title for the world’s largest “off-
license” liquor store. Denver District Attorney’s Office communications director Lynn Kimbrough said the Department of Revenue investigation into Daveco Liquors began in September 2008, when the city Auditor’s Office discovered inconsistencies in sales tax amounts reported to the city during a routine sales tax audit. The case was then turned over to the Thornton Police Department and the Colorado Department of Revenue, which found that Sawaged and his brothers logged fictitious merchandise returns and pocketed $5.4 million dollars in cash from Daveco Li-
quors from at least January 2007 through August 2008. In all, court documents state the underreporting and underpaying sales tax to the city of Thornton and to the Colorado Department of Revenue resulted in losses exceeding $1 million. Hani Sawaged pleaded guilty in November 2012 to violating the Colorado Organized Crime Control Act in Denver District Court and was sentenced to two years of supervised probation. Hani Sawaged was also ordered to pay $1.3 million in restitution to the state and the city of Thornton. In exchange for his guilty plea, the Denver District Attorney’s
Office and Denver District Court dropped a total of 51 other felony charges against him, including 20 counts of filing false tax returns, three counts of theft exceeding $20,000 and four computer crime charges. Hani Sawaged’s two brothers, Ghassan D. Sawaged and Bassam D. Sawaged, pleaded guilty in August 2012 to one count of felony theft exceeding $15,000 and one felony count of failing to file a tax return. Both men are serving a one-year deferred judgment sentence and have been ordered to jointly pay $200,000 in restitution for their role in the scheme.
County, NURA face off
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Disagreement stems from alleged losses in urban renewal revenue By Darin Moriki
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Explore Elementary School fifth-grader Hunter Briley stands next to his teacher Kachine Kulick while observing different projects during the Mapleton Public Schools Science Fair Thursday, Jan. 25, in Thornton. Photo by Andy Carpenean
The state appellate court will attempt to settle an ongoing dispute between Adams County and the Northglenn Urban Renewal Authority to determine whether the county Assessor’s Office miscalculated the distribution of tax revenue paid to NURA. NURA is a governmental entity created by Northglenn City Council in 1990 to improve business areas in the city. Denver attorney Jeff Parker, who represented NURA, said the dispute began in 2004, when the Northglenn City Council added several undeveloped properties to NURA’s original boundaries set in 1992 — an area that included the former Northglenn Mall located to the west of Interstate 25 and West 104th Avenue. This process then opened up redevelopment financing for these added areas called tax increment financing (TIF), which is collected through sales and property-tax increases exceeding the rate that, in this case, was set in 2004. Face Off continues on Page 24
Suspected drunk driver killed by deputy ID’d Investigation ongoing, deputy on paid leave By Darin Moriki
dmoriki@ourcoloradonews.com The suspected drunk driver who was fatally shot by an Adams County Sheriff’s Office deputy
nearly two weeks ago has been identified as Robert Penning, a 45-year-old Denver resident. Sheriff’s Office spokesman Sgt. Paul Gregory said Penning’s name, which was briefly withheld at the
request of his family, was first released by the Adams County Coroner’s Office on Jan. 18 before being confirmed by the Sheriff’s Office on Jan. 22 Gregory also confirmed that Senior Deputy Manuel Aragon, the deputy who allegedly shot
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Penning, has been placed on paid administrative leave while the Adams County Critical Incident Team investigates the shooting. Adams County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Sgt. Terrance O’Neill said the shooting happened around 6 p.m. on Jan. 14 shortly after two deputies were dispatched to a stretch of road near East 142nd Avenue and Quebec Street to respond to a Report Every Drunk Driver Immediately (REDDI) call. O’Neill said the caller was following Penning’s car and reported to dispatchers that he had flipped over his dark-colored sedan to the side of the road. At the scene, deputies reported that Penning had sustained a heavy amount of damage to his
car and was crouched down by the caller’s car with what appeared to be a case a beer. O’Neill said one of the deputies was assessing the Penning’s condition by asking him questions and giving verbal instructions, when he stood up and pointed a handgun at them. Aragon then drew his weapon and fired two rounds at Penning, who then fell to the ground. Brighton and Thornton Fire Departments personnel attempted to render aid, but soon pronounced him dead at the scene. The Adams County Coroner’s Office later wrote in a Jan. 18 press release that Penning had died “as a result of a single gunshot wound to the chest.”
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Civil-unions bill moves ahead Bill would not allow adoption agencies to opt out By Vic Vela
vvela@ourcoloradonews.com Jeremy Simon is only 5 years old, but his knowledge of what was happening inside a Colorado Capitol committee hearing room Jan. 23 might already make him qualified to teach a civics class. “They’re trying to change the law,” he said, when asked what was happening that day. And what makes the law important?
Sen. Jessie Ulibarri of Commerce City answers questions during an interview prior to civil union legislation Wednesday, Jan. 23, at the state Capitol. Photos by Andy Carpenean
“So my moms can be together,” Jeremy said. Young Jeremy was one of Report many people who packed the Old Supreme Court Chambers inside the Capitol to hear, and to provide testimony on, what has long been a contentious issue: civil unions for gay couples. As expected, the bill — which would allow gay couples to enter into commitments that are similar to marriage — passed the five-member Senate Judiciary Committee along party lines, following a hearing that lasted more than four hours. The bill will now head to another committee in the Senate and is expected to ultimately become law, because of the Democratic-controlled Legislature. The bill’s sponsor, openly gay Sen. Pat Steadman, D-Denver, whose district includes part of Arapahoe County, said the legislation would recognize “the love between committed couples.” “When two people are lucky enough to have found someone they want to spend the rest of their lives with, why should the state of Colorado stand in the way?” Steadman said during his testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee. The bill could allow gay couples to begin the steps of entering into civil unions on May 1. They would be afforded many legal, medical and property rights, as well as the ability to adopt children. However, the bill does not allow gay couples in civil unions to file joint tax returns, at least until “statutory change is enacted,” according to the bill. Last year’s version of the bill died in a separate, Republican-controlled committee.
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“Today, you have the opportunity to finish what should have been started nine months ago,” said Brad Clark of Colorado One, a gay, bisexual and transgender advocacy group. Clark was one of many people who testified in support of the bill, several of whom offered emotional stories of having first met their partners several years ago — 17 years for Brian Bowles of Denver. “This is a human issue,” Bowles testified. “The greatest thing we have is love.” Jean Fredland of Adams County testified that, to her knowledge, none of her children or grandchildren is gay. But she equated the battle over civil unions as “a civil rights issue,” and said the opposition to the bill is offering “the same arguments I heard against civil rights in the ‘60s and ‘70s.” Meanwhile, there were plenty of critics who spoke out against the bill. And they were particularly upset that — unlike last year’s version — the bill does not exempt adoption agencies with religious convictions against same-sex unions from placing children with those couples. Kellie Fiedorek of the conservative, Arizona-based Alliance Defending Freedom, said judges and business owners who object to civil unions would be forced “to violate their deeply held religious convictions,” if the bill passed. Others who are against the bill were blunter in their opposition. Lisa Speer of Arapahoe County called the legislation “a canard.” “This legislation is all heart and no head,” she said. Republican committee member Steve King of Grand Junction — who, along with Republican Sen. Kevin Lundberg of Berthoud voted against moving the bill forward — asked Steadman, “Wouldn’t it be better to amend the bill to accommodate the religious beliefs of these people?”
Brad Clark, executive director with ONE Colorado, is the first to testify on behalf of Senate Bill 11 during civil union legislation Wednesday, Jan. 23, at the state Capitol. Steadman replied that he wouldn’t want to “enable businesses to put up signs outside their windows saying certain types of people aren’t welcome.” Steadman also brought up the point to some who testified that it wouldn’t matter if he amended the bill because they wouldn’t support it anyway. In spite of vocal opposition, the legislation is expected to pass easily this session, something that Democratic Sen. Jessie Ulibarri of Commerce City — who chaired Wednesday’s committee — says he will take pride in. Ulibarri lives with his partner and two children, and has testified every time the bill has come up, only to walk away disappointed. The day before the hearing, Ulibarri was asked what’s it’s like to go from testifying, to holding the gavel that chairs the same committee. He replied: “Overwhelming … in the best possible sense.”
NORTHGLENN NEWS IN A HURRY Members sought for Northglenn Youth Commission
Members are needed for the Northglenn Youth Commission (NYC), which makes recommendations to council and city staff about programs, activities and facilities. All members must be between the ages of 13 and 18. The board has between seven and 15 directors, who serve a term of one year. The board has seven vacancies. Directors must be Northglenn residents or enrolled in an Adams 12 Five Star School District. NYC meets at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month at the North-
glenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. To apply, visit www.northglenn.org/nyc.
NMFR kickoffs Winter Food Drive
Starting tomorrow, North Metro Fire Rescue will begin its annual Winter Food Drive. Donations collected from Feb. 1-28 will be used to replenish supplies at two local food banks that benefit the citizens of Northglenn and Broomfield. Citizens are asked to donate canned goods or any non-perishable food items at any NMFR fire station from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The
Northglenn sites are Station 62 at 10550 Huron St. and Station 63 at 10946 Irma Drive. For more information, call Stacey Mulligan at 303-452-9910.
Sign program debuts for Melody businesses
The city of Northglenn has implemented a sign program to direct traffic to commercial establishments not located on major corridors. The Melody Drive district was identified as the first area to implement the sign program The program consists of two signs that each holds nine sign panels. The city had 23 businesses in
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Go Hyundai is a new dealership that opened earlier this month on 104th Avenue and Huron Street in Northglenn. Photo by Andy Carpenean
Constance Hein helps her dog, Shenandoah, get used to the new cart. The equipment, fitted at the Veterinary Referral Center of Colorado in Englewood, is designed to help the dog that has a spinal disease. Photo by Tom Munds
Dog gets wheels Equipment aids dog with spinal cord degeneration By Tom Munds
tmunds@ourcoloradonews.com It was a red-letter day Jan. 24 when Shenandoah, a 90-pound Great Pyrenees, was fitted with wheeled support so she can continue her duties as a service dog for Thornton resident Constance Hein. The cart was fitted by the staff of Rocky Mountain Veterinary Neurology, located in the Veterinary Referral Center of Colorado in Englewood. “The dog has progressive spinal cord degeneration so, while she can do some functions, she doesn’t do well traveling long distances,” said Dr. Stephen Lane, the veterinary neurologist specialist. “This dog cart has four wheels to provide support to the dog’s body, which will help the dog rebuild leg strength and stamina.” The doctor said it is sad to watch the 3-year-old dog struggle with the degenerative spinal disease. However, he wanted to say a special thank you to Doggon’ Wheels, the manufacturer, for donating the cart. He said the cart will ease the pressure on the spine and limbs, and will help Shenandoah by improving the quality of life for the dog and help her continue to be a service dog for her owner. Hein said she is pleased Lane was able to provide the cart to help Shenandoah. “I am in a wheelchair most of the time and depend on Shenandoah’s natural skills as a guard dog and the skills she has learned
as a service dog,” Hein said. “She is able to still do many things like pick up things for me. But, if we go on a long trip like going to the zoo, she really struggles.” Hein got Shenandoah when she was 3 months old. “Great Pyrenees are guard dogs by nature and Shenandoah is always right there beside me so I know I am safe anywhere I go,” she said. “I also trained her to do things to help me. She learned to pick up things I might drop and, when I was out of the wheelchair, she was beside me to help me maintain my balance.” Hein said the dog did anything she would ask but, if they walked a lot on an outing, Shenandoah was in a lot of pain the next day because her muscles were not as strong as they should be. “When Dr. Lane explained the benefits of the cart to me, I felt like it was a new lease on life for both Shenandoah and I,” she said. “The cart will make it easier for her to go with me if we want to go somewhere on a trip or for a long walk. It also means she won’t be in pain the next day and I won’t feel guilty about taking her with me.” Doggon’ Wheels makes a wide variety of carts and products for animals of all sizes. The company donated the cart that was customized for Shenandoah. “We have been putting the carts to a number of uses for a while now,” Lori Fuehrer, one of Dr. Lane’s veterinary technicians, said as she made adjustments to customize the cart for Shenandoah. “We use them to help dogs going through rehabilitation and for animals missing limbs.” She said the cart is designed so adjustments can be made if there are changes in the type of support the animal needs.
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Hyundai, Fiat dealerships open at former Dodge lot By Tammy Kranz
tkranz@ourcoloradonews.com After sitting empty for more than two years, the 6.84 acre lot that used to house Northglenn Dodge on 104th Avenue has opened as Go Hyundai and Go Fiat. The two dealerships opened on Jan. 7 at 104th and Huron Street. “This location is a major gateway of our city and the redevelopment of this corner will revitalize the area, increase consumer traffic to other adjacent retail establishments, and add 60 new jobs to the workforce,” said Northglenn Economic Development Manager Debbie Tuttle. AutoNation bought the site for $5.76 million and has made a multimillion capital investment in new equipment, major renovations, construction and expansion of the facility, she said. The Hyundai dealership is 24,769 square feet, with 8,700 of that taken up by the showroom. The Fiat dealership has 5,525 square feet. Hyundai will employ 40 people and Fiat will employ 20, Tuttle said.
Tuttle said there are no sales tax projections with the company because auto sales tax is based on where the consumer resides, so it’s hard to predict revenues. Business hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays. For more information, call 303-460-0102. Other new businesses calling Northglenn home include Compu-Med Claims, 1412 W. 104th; Fixlaptop.com, 1028 W. 104th; Gentle Touch Chines Massage, 1464 E. 104th; Healing Waters Float Studio, 11654 N. Huron St.; Hellfire Fabrication Services Inc., 10750 Irma Drive; and National Driver Training Denver, 11918 Washington St. Tuttle announced during Northglenn City Council’s Monday meeting that in 2012, the city welcomed 58 new businesses employing 256 people. However, 44 businesses that employed 90 people, closed last year. Those closures include Big Lots, Karl’s Farm Dairy and the Old Navy at the Northglenn Marketplace in December.
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Money set aside for elder abuse bill
By Vic Vela
vvela@ourcoloradonews.com A bill that targets elder abuse has something behind it this time around that has kept it from becoming a law before – money. The bill, which was introduced in the state Senate Friday, would make it mandatory for individuals in certain professional fields to report suspected instances of elder abuse. Sen. Evie Hudak, D-Westminster, a bill sponsor, said she believed the proposed legislation would help protect seniors from being abused “physically, mentally, sexually and financially.” “It really is an issue important to everyone,” Hudak said. “We have a growing number of elderly people as baby boomers are reaching a certain age.” Professionals in the fields of medicine,
law enforcement, social work, finance and others would be deemed “mandatory reporters” of cases Report where they have “reasonable cause to believe” that a senior citizen who is 70 or older is being abused, the bill states. Failure to report cases of abuse could result in misdemeanor charges. At the same time, those who knowingly make a false report of abuse could also be charged. The bill does protect reporters of abuse from criminal charges and civil liability “if the report was filed in good faith.” Hudak said the bill is long overdue. She added that Colorado is one of only three states where there exists no requirement
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for the reporting of suspected cases of elder abuse. And, Hudak recalled that the bill was “very popular” when it was introduced during last year’s senate session, before lawmakers decided to set up a legislative task force for further study. So what’s been the problem? “It costs a lot of money,” Hudak said. Republican Attorney General John Suthers, who is a supporter of the bill, agreed money was one of the “biggest obstacles” the bill faced. “There’s a funded infrastructure in place for child abuse, but none for social services in elder abuse,” Suthers said in a recent interview. But that doesn’t seem to be an issue anymore. Gov. John Hickenlooper dedicated $5 million in his budget request that would go toward resources having to do with the
legislation. With the money set aside for the bill, Suthers said there’s “a good chance of it passing.” Still, Suthers said there could be opposition from those representing financial institutions, who may feel that the law poses an “undue burden” on bankers. Suthers doesn’t think that banks would be burdened by the law. Using a hypothetical example, Suthers said that it is not too much to ask of a bank teller to “file a brief report” when that person sees a grandson being “verbally abusive” toward his grandmother while she’s taking large sums of money out of her account. Suthers said he suspects that many Democrats and Republicans will end up supporting the bill. “I hope it does generate public support,” he said.
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vvela@ourcoloradonews.com State Sen. Jessie Ulibarri, D-Commerce City, is sponsoring a bill that would prohibit a Colorado employer Report from using someone’s consumer credit information as a factor in hiring, “if the information is unrelated to the job.” “A lot of people have fallen on hard economic times,” he said. “But that should be punishment enough. That doesn’t mean they’re more prone to engage in unethical work practices.” Ulibarri’s bill states that employers using credit history to make a hiring decision “has increased dramatically” over the years. And those practices create “chronic barriers” for people applying for work after suffering recent job losses because they are more likely to have lower credit scores. The bill would require employers to notify applicants whenever their credit information resulted in an “adverse” hiring determination. And it would allow applicants to bring suit against employers who violate the law’s provisions. Ulibarri’s bill makes an exception for employers in fields where one’s credit history is “substantially job-related,” such as those in the financial sector. But the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce opposes Ulibarri’s bill “because it significantly restricts the ability of employers to gather
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critical information about potential employees before making hiring decisions,” said spokeswoman Kate Horle in an emailed statement. “Consumer reports, such as credit reports gathered as part of background checks, are an important piece of information for prospective employers, especially when the position includes access to confidential or proprietary information,” the statement reads. Horle also notes that current Colorado law already restricts how employers use applicants’ credit information.
‘Intimate’ information
The Chamber also opposes a separate bill that would prohibit an employer from requiring an employee or job applicant to provide user names or passwords to their personal email, social media, or any other type of “electronic communications” accounts. The bill would prohibit employers to in any way discipline current employees, or refuse to hire applicants, just because they did not provide their user name or password information. The bill makes an exception for employers to seek information on employee’s personal accounts if a worker is under investigation for work-related wrongdoing, such as downloading proprietary information. And it would not apply to work accounts, such as work emails. Rep. Angela Williams, D-Denver, is the lead sponsor of the bill, with Ulibarri lending support in the senate. Ulibarri said that the information on someone’s personal social networking or email accounts should be private. He said it would be wrong for employers to learn that one of their workers is pregnant, gay,
or other personal details about their lives, and then use that information against the employee or applicant. “Those kinds of things have no bearing on a person’s ability to do a job,” Ulibarri said. “It’s intimate and personal and it’s meant to be so. But Horle said that the bill would “provide a private right of action against employers.” She also said the bill doesn’t address gray areas, such as a business providing a subsidy to a worker who uses his or her personal cell phone for job-related purposes. “The bill is not drafted as tightly as we’d like to see,” she said. But Ulibarri said personal details of someone’s life is an area that needs to be protected. “There’s a level of privacy we’ve lost but we need to recover,” Ulibarri said.
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Survey highlights impacts on children By Darin Moriki
dmoriki@ourcoloradonews.com An upward trend in marijuana use in children has one Adams County health official concerned about legalization of recreational marijuana. “Our concern is that even though Amendment 64 claims that (marijuana) won’t get into the hands of kids, we have the facts here in Adams County to say that it is,” said Adams County Youth Initiative Executive Director Becky Hoffman. “When you’re looking at the facts in Adams County, we feel like it’s a barrier for student success in a lot of cases.” Hoffman said the organization’s annual survey shows children who reported marijuana use are five times as likely to abuse prescription drugs, and high schools with the highest student-
reported marijuana use had the lowest graduation rates. Amendment 64 permits anyone 21 years old or older to use marijuana and possess up to one ounce. Hoffman said she and health professionals are working on an anti-drug campaign to target prescription drug use among teens but face a frustrating uphill battle on the heels of 64’s passage. Marijuana Policy Project spokesman Mason Tvert said the new laws will put a stop to underground marijuana markets and make it easier to track the types of products available to consumers and distributors. “Right now, marijuana is considered to be universally available to teenagers,” Tvert said. “The goal of marijuana prohibition was to keep marijuana out of teenagers’ hands,
but because they had universal access to it and reported that they could access it easier than alcohol, that is a sign of failed policy.” To curb underage use, Tvert said parents should continue to be judicious with their marijuana use and exercise precautions used to keep items like alcohol, cigarettes and guns out of their child’s hands. “The people who have such a significant level of concern that they think that we need to keep marijuana illegal are in the minority,” Tvert said. “That is no longer the status quo. Just as we saw people criminalize alcohol and then recognize that the prohibition was causing far more problems than the actual substance … the same thing is happening with marijuana.”
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na users to protest a firing. “The problem with the argument is it goes back again to federal law, where it’s still illegal,” Hobbs-Wright said. That is bad news for anyone at a drug-free workplace who wants to smoke marijuana on the weekend. Unlike tests for alcohol that typically show levels of intoxication, marijuana tests usually indicate just that the drug has been used some time in the past. A standard employee drug urine test can be positive weeks after the last joint. Heavy users have reported positive tests even months after their last usage. “But quite frankly, I think employers will get away from firing and rehiring employees over off-the-job marijuana use,” Tvert said. He added that as cultural perception of marijuana changes he expects business policies to become more lenient. Denver Metro publication Westword, which features a medicinal marijuana critic on staff, has said that it has not, and will not, conduct drug tests. A 2011 survey by the Society for Human Resource Management found 57 percent of U.S. employers conduct
drug tests as a part of the hiring process. Any business that complies with the federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 has little option over its marijuana stance. It remains a criminalized substance at the federal level, and any business or organization that receives a federal grant or contract must comply with the act. Plus, any business with major safety requirements for its employees or the public will likely continue to follow federal regulations, since any accident could trigger steep OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) penalties. Hobbs-Wright suggests businesses review their drug policy, and make sure employees know what the rules and penalties will be regarding marijuana. “Some employers might want to tighten up the definition of illegal drugs in their policy, to explicitly mention marijuana, “Hobbs-Wright said. She added that an in order for an employee to be able to smoke marijuana without fear of termination it would have to be legalized on the federal level.
Immigrant tuition bill clears panel Measure would ease path for undocumented students By Vic Vela
vvela@ourcoloradonews.com Ye s e n y a Sa u c e d o fought back tears Jan. 24 as she reReport called being laughed at in kindergarten and feeling “clueless and dumb” because of her struggles to speak English. Now, several years after her family brought Saucedo to the U.S. illegally, she is well on her way to graduating from Denver’s Bruce Randolph School this spring — with 23 college credits under her belt, to boot. “What I have done is what I’ve been asked, and even a little bit more,” she said during her testimony before a Colorado General Assembly committee hearing on a bill to which she is tying her college and career hopes.
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Saucedo wants to go to college, but because she is an undocumented student, she cannot afford to pay the hefty, out-of-state tuition rate to attend a Colorado school. But there remains hope for Saucedo, because the Senate bill that’s been dubbed ASSET — Advancing Students for a Stronger Economy Tomorrow — has cleared its first legislative hurdle. The bill — which would allow illegal immigrants to pay the same tuition at state colleges and universities as other students who are residents — passed the ninemember Senate Education Committee Jan. 24. Sen. Evie Hudak, D-Westminster, who chairs the Education Committee, was one of five Democrats who voted to move the bill forward. “We’re never better off with fewer educated students,” Hudak said. “When people do not have hope, then it is very difficult to make it from dayto-day — especially children.” Sen. Mike Johnston, D-Denver, who is one of the bill’s sponsors, said that if the bill becomes law, it would bring in about $2 million in net revenue to the state. Johnson said Colorado is forcing too many young people leave the
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state to attend colleges at neighboring states that already have laws similar to the one proposed in the ASSET bill. Once they graduate, they remain in those states and contribute to the economies there. “If we don’t stop to help these young people, what will happen to us as a state?” Johnston told the committee. One Republican committee member, Sen. Owen Hill of Colorado Springs, joined all five Democrats in voting to move the legislation forward. Three Republicans voted no. Only one person testified in opposition to the legislation. John Buck of the Colorado Alliance for Immigration Reform called the bill “illegal,” and said Colorado citizens “want illegal aliens to self-deport.” “This illegal education bill provides one more incentive for illegal alien families to cross our borders and diminish our resources,” he said. The bill now heads to the Senate Appropriations Committee, before going to the full Senate for a vote. It is likely that the bill will pass the Democratic-controlled General Assembly.
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Keep the smoke from getting in their eyes With passage of Amendment 64 a newly legal scent of secondhand smoke is sure to waft toward our children now and then. The Amendment 64 Implementation Task Force at the Statehouse is busily working to address the law gaps and safety concerns accompanying legalization of recreational marijuana for 21-year-olds. In conjunction, we are writing stories about numerous related issues — such as likely impacts to children — brought to bear by 64. In general, we accept the logic of proponents and the will of voters in the state, but we are not so happy about the measure becoming part of the constitution, and we would have been fine to have other states tackle the change first, so our state could save on legislative time, related costs and brain damage – no pun intended. But here we are.
OUR VIEW As for the impact to children, we agree with Adams County Youth Initiative Executive Director Becky Hoffman, who said in one of our recent stories that although some supporters claim 64 will not get marijuana into the hands of children, it will. The amendment puts marijuana on the same plane as alcohol — those who turn 21 can use marijuana, and it’s a mighty temptation for the underaged to try either one before they are old enough. Further, marijuana will be more and more visible on countertops and tables in homes as well as in plain sight other places
What are your thoughts on the gun control debate? regulations should be strengthened or left alone. We quizzed locals on a warm, sunny afternoon Sunday at the Starbucks at 8410 Pearl St. in Thornton.
Guns don’t kill people, people kill people. I think that maybe we’d be safer if they knew more about the people who bought the guns and do background checks on people who sell guns. It would definitely make me feel safer in school, especially with the school shooting in Connecticut. - Nadia Sherman, Arvada
I think gun control measures need to be stricter, but at the same time, I also feel that guns don’t kill people, people kill people. It kind of depends too because even way back when there was no gun control, there was still devastation and bad things happening. I also feel that they should take more measures to have somebody get a gun like maybe through more intense background checks. - Twyla Sherman, Arvada
I think everybody should just leave it alone and that people who have guns should be able to keep the guns that they have because it’s alright. In the Constitution, that’s how it was put and everybody keeps trying to mix it up, take away stuff and add stuff, so it should just be left the way that it was. - Tim Koch, Thornton
I support legislation that addresses who can have guns, and I think that automatic weapons in particular should be illegal. I’ve never owned a gun and I’ve never shot a gun, but I don’t that automatic weapons should be placed in the hands of normal people. - Danielle Wheeler, Arvada
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makers at the Statehouse and the invited input of law enforcement, the medical field and the community in general. And as of press time the Sixty-ninth General Assembly Colorado Children’s Caucus planned related presentations Jan. 28 — topics to include addressing adverse health risks to children due to indoor marijuana grow operations and difficulties arising around intervention responses to drug use by child protection services and law enforcement. Smoking is smoking, so we hope there will be increasing information as more research on marijuana smoking becomes available — much like the campaigns to warn the dangers of smoking tobacco during the past several decades. Amendment 64 brought steep learning curves — ones we want to see the state climb quickly for the sake of the children and the good of the state as a whole.
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As the gun control debate rages on in Congress and the state Legislature, we took the time to ask a few people about their thoughts on whether gun control
since adults no longer must conceal it. Marijuana will simply be more on hand and the act will be more in plain view — although mostly from afar — for children. Anyone who shrugs at the impacts, we submit two additional items from an Adams County Youth Initiative survey — one indicates children who report marijuana use are five times as likely to abuse prescription drugs, and the other notes high schools with the highest student reported marijuana use produce the lowest graduation rates. With Amendment 64, greater responsibility rests squarely on the shoulders of all lawmakers and other adults. So we add to one of our standby sayings “there is right, there’s wrong and there is the law,” the words “there is a need for good modeling from adults.” We commend the ongoing work of law-
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As the northern suburbs continue to grow and spread out, critical services need to follow. Residents and businesses need to be served. We have seen new hospitals and emergency services facilities emerge in the general area, but nothing closer to home for Westminster, Thornton, Broomfield and the adjacent areas. As recently announced, Centura Health will soon launch a major expansion to its St. Anthony North Medical Pavilion at 144th Avenue and Interstate 25. This $177 million investment in north Westminster reflects the perspective that growth in the northern area will continue in the next five to 25 years.
A comprehensive approach
The Medical Pavilion will add 92 flexible-space beds, 60,000 square feet of physician clinic space, outpatienttreatment rooms, day surgery, women’s delivery and baby care rooms and a Level III trauma center with ER. This combination reflects Centura’s approach to hiring more doctors in-house. A statement from Centura’s Andrew Wineke sums up its new approach — “putting primary care, specialists, lab, imaging and other services together in a single location, along with acute care and in-patient services, is going to make a big difference both in terms of convenience and coordination of care.” With this major expansion, additional jobs will be created to further solidify the northern area. Cabela’s will be building across the highway in Thornton and other employment creation will come on both sides of I-25 in the area.
The future for the hospital?
The only question mark in this major capital investment by Centura is what does the future hold for the existing St. Anthony North Hospital on 84th Avenue. This medical services facility for the past 40-plus years has played an important role in Westminster, Federal Heights, Northglenn, Thornton and unincorporated Adams County. It will be interesting to learn of the future plans for St. Anthony
North Hospital. I hope it will continue to play an important role in serving this part of the community.
Opt out?
Well, the debate among some elected officials on allowing recreational marijuana retail sites has begun, and I am delighted to see it. While 55 percent of the vote on Amendment 64 approved such use of marijuana, the Amendment included an “opt out” provision for city and county governments to not allow such retail sales. The Denver City Council is divided on the issue with NIMBYism (not in my back yard) at play to some degree. Councilman Chris Herndon said voters in his district said they favored legalizing pot so that young people would not have to go to jail for possession of small amounts. But they also told him “Don’t you dare put a commercial establishment in my community.” This reminds me of too many times neighbors would say “affordable housing is needed, but don’t put it next to my neighborhood.”
Not needed in Westminster
Westminster City Council was leaning toward prohibiting marijuana retail sales outlets per a Jan.7 discussion. The public had an opportunity to weigh in at the Jan. 28 formal meeting. I will be out of town but want them to know I totally oppose Westminster allowing such unneeded retail outlets. Bill Christopher is former city manager of Westminster and used to represent District J on the RTD board of directors.
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Weary of violent vocabulary
The other day, the building where I ed field was working was on lockout. There was of a shooter in the office park and police em- had sealed off the area. They were pursud ing a person of interest in the incident, to an alleged gunman who was still at large and presumed armed and dangerous. The s ow targeted victim survived the attack and was nd transported to the hospital with unknown child injuries. Lockout, shooter, sealed off. nt. Gunman, at large, armed and dangerere ous. Target, victim, attack. mes Considered alone, each of these words o and phrases has a very different meanduring from when they are strung together to describe yet another event of violence in ing our communities. Although not as shocking as the Aurora en theater shootings, Jessica’s abduction and murder, high-speed chases through quiet neighborhoods, and Sandy Hook or Columbine, the scene I describe here plays itself out all too often, searing additional
scars on the landscape of a civil society. Such words, common enough on their own, are now a part of a growing lexicon of carnage, a new vocabulary of violence. I, for one, am sick and tired of it. I’m sickened by the loss, the grief, the terror, the waste ... sickened by randomness, senselessness, and injustice. And I’m tired of trying to use our everyday language to give these vicious acts some sort of meaning. When did “lockout” come to mean more than forgetting my keys, and a “shooter” more than a short glass full of strong stuff? What about a victim being targeted?
Targets are for archery practice and marketing plans and weight-loss goals — not the end results of violent actions. And I’d much rather leave high-speed chases to the Indy 500 and abductions to aliens. When did a suspect become a “person of interest?” This sounds more like speed dating to me. I can’t help but wonder if this is a case of art imitating life or life imitating art ... in this case, a TV drama of the same name. I do understand, though, why we need to use such language carefully, including the word “alleged.” The right to a presumption of innocence in our country is not shared in all courtrooms around the world, even by enlightened nations. Of course, this word-choice policy exists prevent a rush to justice — founded on a rush to scoop the news that often results in misidentification, miscommunication and wild speculation — but lately, this concession has been stretched to ridiculous levels. For example, as the hearings for James Holmes were taking place recently, I heard
the events at the theaters described as the “alleged shootings.” Wait a minute … all the circumstances surrounding this tragedy are yet to be known fully, but the shootings themselves aren’t “alleged” — they happened. That’s one reason why I’m sick and tired and saddened that our beautiful, powerful, well-respected and well-loved language is being corrupted to include this new vocabulary of violence. I’d much rather think of an “attack” as coming from the flu, and of a “shot” as something to protect me from it. That’s a lexicon I can live with. Andrea Doray is a writer, media watcher, and careful consumer of the news. Her own vocabulary includes Southern colloquialisms from her dad and Midwestern pronunciation from her mom, to say nothing of what she’s learned as a Coloradoan all these years. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray. com.
Optimism really works — I’m positive Writing this column for the past few years has been rewarding and it is something I really love and enjoy doing. The e-mail feedback each week is always tremendous, and I appreciate you all so much. A few weeks ago the column I submitted about being careful because our attitudes are transparent, generated the most feedback of any prior column, and it was all 100 percent positive. Imagine that. The comments and thoughts were so interesting to me that I went back and reviewed comments and feedback from prior columns where I specifically addressed the topic of our attitudes. A very clear pattern emerged, as the community has been very consistent over the years, responding most often to anything that I wrote that had to do with a positive attitude. So I thought I would share several of my favorite quotes that you may be able to use, cut out, copy, share, and in some way keep them in a visible location as a
reminder about the importance of staying positive and optimistic: “I am so optimistic I would go after Moby Dick in a rowboat and take the tartar sauce with me.” — Zig Ziglar “Positive self-expectancy is the winners edge. We must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win.” — Denis Waitley “Eighty-five percent of the reason we get a job, keep that job, and get ahead in that job is because of our attitude.” — Cavett Robert “A positive mental attitude will not
allow you to do anything, but it will allow you to do everything 100 percent better than a negative attitude will.” — Zig Ziglar “You can’t be a smart cookie if you have a crummy attitude.” — John Maxwell “We have a right to choose our attitude.” — Viktor Frankl “The only difference between successful people and unsuccessful people is an attitude of extraordinary determination.” — Mary Kay Ash “A person can succeed at almost anything for which they have unlimited enthusiasm.” — Charles Schwab “The message is clear: Plan with attitude; prepare with aptitude; participate with servitude; receive with gratitude; and this will be enough to separate you from the multitudes.” — Krish Dhanam “It’s our attitude, not our aptitude, that determines our altitude.” — Zig Ziglar These quotes have inspired me over the years, but seeing people with a positive attitude inspires me 100 times more
than any quote I have ever read. They are a walking billboard of energy and enthusiasm, they bring light to the world, and by their example they motivate me to want to be better in all areas of my life. Investing in a positive attitude is like depositing money in the bank, the interest that we earn multiplies with each optimistic and positive outlook we deposit into our minds. Again, it was your response to previous columns about the importance of a healthy and positive attitude that created this column. My hope is that you will find one or more of the quotes above to be an inspiration for you and that you too will become a walking advertisement of a powerfully enthusiastic energetic passionate and positive attitude. Michael Norton, a resident of Highlands Ranch, is the former president of the Zig Ziglar organization and CEO and founder of www.candogo.com.
REGIONAL NEWS IN A HURRY Applications now being accepted for Ambassadorial Scholarships
The Westminster 7:10 Rotary Club is accepting applications for Ambassadorial Scholarships, the oldest program of the Rotary Foundation and the world’s largest privately funded international scholarships program. Since 1947, more than 40,000 men and women have studied abroad under its auspices in more than 150 countries.
In recent years the Ambassadorial program has annually selected about 400-800 students to study in a country other than their own. The Ambassadorial Scholarships program promotes international understanding and friendly relations among people of different parts of the world. Current applications are for study in the Rotary year 2013-14. They are limited to graduate study and will provide a minimum of $30,000.
Candidates must have previous work experience, intended graduate degree studies, and future career plans that are related to one of the following study areas as established by The Rotary Foundation and Rotary International: peace and conflict prevention/resolution, disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, basic education and literacy and economic and community development. There are two steps to the pro-
AT YOUR SERVICE: cess, a pre-qualification application and then a full application. The pre-qualification application should be faxed to 303-2659329, or emailed to Bob Forbes at bob@ForbesMA.com, on or before Feb. 12. For more information Google Rotary District 5450, click on Foundation Information and then on Ambassadorial Scholarships.
Theories about the lack of ducks Where are the mallards? If you hunt ducks you are acutely aware of the diminished number along the Front Range. If you are an observer of ducks you have seen fewer greenheads flying your neighborhood or resting and feeding on small park lakes. It is not a matter of a dwindling population of this popular duck species. US Fish & Wild Service as well as Ducks Unlimited, the highly respected private waterfowl support organization, agree the overall population of the mallard is strong. Dry years and lack of water in Canada and northern nesting states, waterfowl diseases have periodically influenced the species, but overall, the mallard population is healthy. Counts show approximately 8.4 million mallards migrate annually and current year numbers are 12 percent above longterm (50-year) average. However, in Colorado’s Central Flyway, which encompasses all lands east of the Continental Divide, fewer and fewer mallards are seen since the
banner 1960s and ’70s. As example, I duck hunt in the Orchard area near South Platte River, surrounded by three big reservoirs, Jackson, Empire and Riverside, all important as resting area for migrating ducks and other waterfowl. I have yet to take a mallard since the season opened in early October. The predominant ducks occupying the waters in Orchard area into January are teal, widgeon, gadwall and even some smaller species like the bufflehead and goldeneye. These species normally migrate early in the fall. Yet still here in January, very few mallards are seen or harvested. Hunters and wildlife biologist
alike are questioning the absence of mallards. Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff is searching and conducting studies for answers. Some theories suggest the growing Front Range population and conversion of cropland to urban development over the last 30 years has pushed the mallard migration easterly. Another speculation is that less corn, the mallard’s primary regional diet, is being grown in eastern Colorado. Other grain prices have encouraged farmers to plant alternative grains producing the greatest economic gain. A third theory suggests hunting pressure has intensified along the South Platte River, at the reservoirs and in surrounding grain fields is responsible for forcing the Colorado mallard migration further east. Some speculate the significant growth in the Canada goose population in Colorado over this same 30-plus years has had an impact on shared resting waters as well as food sources. Ron-Hellbusch@comcast.net
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Miriam Evadna Webb, 96, of Thornton. Preceded in death by her husband Eddy Webb. Mother of Greg (Tina) & Marsha. Grandmother of Jeremy (Jessica) & Tanya (Kenny). Great-grandmother of Jeremy, Kenzi, Kaylee & Alexander. Sister of Harlan Marsh. Memorial Service Saturday, February 2, 11:00AM, Westminster United Presbyterian Church, 3990 West 74th Avenue, Westminster 80030. Donations suggested to a charity of your choice in Miriam’s memory. Please share your memories or condolences via the website horancares. com (select obituaries).
Heidi Park and Tyler Kindschuh are happy to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. Heidi is the daughter of Nathan and Cindy Park of Broomfield. She is a graduate of Legacy High School and CU – Boulder. She graduated with a degree in Business Admin from CU. Tyler is the son of Rod and Kristi Kindschuh of Thornton. He also graduated from Legacy High School and CSU – Fort Collins. Tyler received his degree in Construction Management from CSU. The wedding will be held in October, 2013 and the couple plans to reside in Denver.
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Breakfast bill passes committee Proposed legislation would provide free meal for many students By Vic Vela
vvela@ourcoloradonews.com A bill that would provide free breakfast for many Colorado students at the start of each school day is making its way through the legislature. The proposed legislation – which is called the “Breakfast After the Bell Nutrition Program” – passed the House of Representatives Education Committee following a hearing Monday, with an 11-2 vote. The bill would require schools to provide a free breakfast to every child in schools where 70 percent or more of the student population is eligible for free or reducedcost lunch. Several educators attended the hearing to voice their support of the bill. One of whom was Julie Fahey, a principle at Queen Palmer Elementary School in Colorado
Springs, which instituted a free breakfast program a couple of years ago that Report she said has been successful. “Food fuels not just the stomach, but the mind,” Fahey said in her testimony before the committee. Robin Sutherland, a teacher at Queen Palmer, said that before her school offered free breakfast, many of her students would fall asleep at their desks, or struggle academically. After her school’s program was implemented, Sutherland said that the start of school has become “a positive beginning to our day.” The bill, which is being sponsored by Rep. Dominick Moreno, D-Commerce City, is in part modeled after a program that was instituted at Adams 14 school district in 2010, where 84 percent of its students qualified for free or reduced lunches, according to Moreno. Moreno said in an interview prior to the hearing that before the program, only about 20 percent of those children
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Potential COVA closure at hand Student eyes closure, recounts experience at the online school By Ashley Reimers
areimers@ourcoloradonews.com Before enrolling at the Colorado Virtual Academy six years ago, Sarah Fanning was unsatisfied with her education and her school. The Thornton resident wasn’t a fan of her traditional school setting, and felt she couldn’t properly learn the content in her crowded classrooms. But now, the 10thgrader says she’s thriving at COVA, learning things she never thought she would otherwise. “The best part about COVA is I have the curriculum that need,” she said. “I can take the courses I need and choose the advanced classes like history and science that I’m really good at.” But Fanning’s COVA education could end by the end of this summer. The school is currently chartered through the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district and that charter is set to expire on June 30. The school board will decide whether to renew the COVA application next month. Currently the Adams 12 staff recommendation is to deny the renewal application based on several reasons, but the key one being the lack of success in COVA’s education program. The school is in its third year of Priority Improvement status and failure to rise to Improvement status within the next two years will result in the district being required to take action to restructure or close COVA. Although the school may be in the Priority Improvement status, Fanning said the school has challenged her in more ways than one. She said when she enrolled in sixth grade, she was very behind the COVA curriculum, and it took her two
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were eating breakfast before school. After the program was put in place, about 98 percent of the students were having breakfast, the lawmaker said. Moreno said that, if the bill passes, schools would not end up paying for the breakfast program. He said that federal funds from the USDA’s Federal School Breakfast program would reimburse schools for the cost, and then some. “Not only do they (the federal government) cover the cost, but schools end up having more money for their nutrition program,” which can go toward food equipment costs, Moreno said prior to the hearing. If the federal funding ever ends up going away, so too does the mandate, Moreno said. Many schools in the Denver metro area would be required to offer free breakfast to students, if the bill passes. Jeffco Public Schools, for example, had 22 schools last year where at least 70 percent of the students qualified for free and reduced lunch programs, according to information provided by the district. Mol-
holm and Lumberg Elementary Schools each have student populations where more than 90 percent of students qualify for free or reduced lunches. Jefferson High School’s population is about 87 percent. Jeffco Public Schools spokeswoman Melissa Reeves said in a recent interview that the school board hasn’t taken a position on Moreno’s board as of yet, because “we really don’t know what the legislation is going to eventually look like.” Reeves did say that Jeffco Schools already has programs in place that allow many of its students to receive free breakfast. “We have the highest homeless population in the state and we take that seriously,” she said prior to the hearing. No one testified in opposition to the bill Monday. Republican lawmakers Chris Holbert and Justin Everett voted against moving the bill forward. Moreno said that he is optimistic the bill ultimately will pass with support from both sides of the aisle. “Feeding kids and making sure they’re prepared for school is a bipartisan issue,” he said.
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DETAILS THE NEXT ADAMS 12 FIVE STAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING is Feb. 6 at the Adams 12 district headquar-
ters, 1500 E. 128th Ave. in Thornton. Visit www.adams12. org for the specific time of the meeting. Board members will take action on the COVA renewal application and public comment opportunities will be available during the meeting.
years to catch up. But now she says she is much further in her education then she would have been had she stayed in a traditional school. “COVA has given me so many opportunities. Because of the schedule I am able to intern at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, which is really cool,” she said. “COVA is the perfect school for me and many other students. It’s not going to work for everyone, but it works really well for me.” Rick Harper’s son, Ron, is in eighth grade at COVA. The choice for COVA came when Ron suffered from a rare skin disease. Harper said the stress of trying to go to a traditional school became too much because of his son’s condition, the medications and the surgeries he needed. He said since enrolling in COVA, Ron has been able to keep up with his education, which would have been impossible any other way. “COVA has been a godsend, it really has,” he said. “I can help him one-on-one or he can get help from teachers whenever he needs it. He would have been so behind in school if it wasn’t for COVA.” Fanning said if the school closes, she’s not sure what she’ll do in the future. “I feel the Adams 12 board needs to realize that we are not just graduation rates, we’re not just numbers,” she said. “We are individual students and we shouldn’t be limited to being just a percentage.”
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Although the theme of the National Western Stock Show is livestock, many equipment vendors are also on hand to show off the latest in farming and ranching technology. Here, 3-year-old Hannah Snider of Lakewood finds a quite place to avoid the crows inside the giant wheel of a front loader. Photo by Deborah Grigsby
Brighton 27J to upgrade school security systems Computerized visitor screening systems to be added in all schools By Darin Moriki
dmoriki@ourcoloradonews.com Brighton School District 27J is taking one of the first steps to upgrade its safety and security protocols by installing computerized visitor screening systems in all district schools. Kevin Denke, the school district’s public information officer, said the screening system will require all school visitors during normal school hours to present a driver’s license or state-issued identification to the school secretary. The visitor’s information will then be scanned into the security system, which will perform a brief background check on the person. The security system will then print a visitor’s badge with their photo on it once a person has been cleared to enter the school. While several of the school district’s charter schools have an existing type of security system in place, Denke said those charter schools that do not have this type of system in place will be covering all of the costs to implement the system. He said the $34,000 installation of these computer systems will begin at the end of February and could be fully operational by early March. Denke said this installation of these computerized screening systems is just one of the first steps that the school district is implementing as a part of a broad
security and safety protocol review spurred by concerns raised by 27J parents. He said school district officials are in the process of conducting reviews of individual schools with school principals to find simple, yet quick ways to improve security and develop long-term strategies. No specific solutions have been identified yet, but Denke said the process of locking all school doors during and buzzing visitors in is a common practice that the school district will consider. “We’ve encouraged our school staffs to approach the daily job of school security with an increased vigilance,” Chief Operations Officer Terry Lucero said in a statement. “We want our parents and community members to do the same as they are checking in at the front office of their school, and to follow more protective security protocols. We need to work together to keep our schools safe. The changes come less than two months after a Newtown, Conn., shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School claimed the lives of 20 children and six faculty members. “Security has always been a priority for us,” Denke said. “I think we always want to make sure our students and staff are safe, but in light of what happened in Newtown, we received a lot of calls from parents, so it was a good time for us to look at our security and see where we could make additional improvements.”
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Year in review: The top 10 movies By Tim Lammers
From wonderful looks at history to tantalizing visions of the future, it’s been a wonderful year at the movies. Here’s a look at the year’s best: 10) “Lincoln” — Director Steven Spielberg once again takes us back and makes us feel as if we’re experiencing history inperson — this time enveloping us in the crucial month of January 1865, when President Abraham Lincoln (Daniel Day-Lewis) tries desperately to secure the support of Congress to pass the 13th Amendment to abolish slavery. Day-Lewis is mesmerizing as Lincoln, bringing the historical figure to life on the big screen like never before. It’s a fascinating behind-the-scenes tale of one of the most pivotal moments in U.S. history. 9) “Flight” — As if the jarring plane crash sequence to begin the film isn’t enough, director Robert Zemeckis’ addiction drama soars with unpredictable intensity throughout as Denzel Washington gives a riveting performance as a seasoned pilot who miraculously lands a broken plane despite being drunk and high on cocaine. Washington’s complex performance is most remarkable because he for the most part plays a jerk, yet somehow manages to make you root for him. 8) “Looper” — Writer-director Rian Johnson has it all going in this trippy sci-fi time travel thriller about an assassin (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) who, thanks to time travel, is tasked with killing off a future version of himself (Bruce Willis) so he can live his last 30 years as he pleases — but of course, when Willis is involved, he doesn’t die easy. There’s a rare combination of film- Daniel Craig stars as James Bond in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures/Columbia Pictures/EON Productions’ action adventure “Skyfall.” Photo by Francois Duhamel making genius in Johnson — think parts of Christopher Nolan, Ridley Scott, James Cameron and the Wachowski siblings “Psycho” subject Ed Gein takes residence in live-action tale about a young boy scientist Bond — in a franchise that is no question — but ultimately, he makes the vision of Hitchcock’s psyche, but when all is said and who brings his dearly departed dog back to reborn as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. “Looper” entirely his own. done, “Hitchcock” makes for one fiendishly life not only perfectly captures the atmoTim Lammers is a syndicated movie re7) “Silver Linings Playbook”/”The entertaining and “good evening” at the sphere and spirit of the black-and-white porter whose work appears on more than 50 Perks of Being a Wallflower” — A seasoned movies. monster movies he grew up on, it also hits TV news and entertainment websites across filmmaker and relative newcomer pro5) “Ruby Sparks” — First-time scribe us on an emotional level — and that’s an the country. You can see Tim’s work on his duced the best, deeply personal dramedies Zoe Kazan pens and stars in one of the most amazing feat considering each character in 2012: David O. Russell’s “Playbook” finds under-appreciated films of the year, an in- in this wildly entertaining film comes one website, StrictlyCinema.com, and follow his tweets at Twitter.com/TimLammersFilms. Bradley Cooper in his best performance to genious story of an enigmatic writer (Ka- slight move and film frame at a time. You can also “Like” Tim on Facebook.com/ date moving back home, after being insti- zan’s real-life beau Paul Dano) who literally 2) “The Dark Knight Rises” — Directortutionalized with depression, only to find pens the girl of his dreams into existence; writer Christopher Nolan’s third and final StrictlyCinema. his family — particularly his dad (Robert De only to discover how his words control her installment in his “Dark Knight” movie trilNiro) is as out of control as his personal life. every move — but not her love for him. Di- ogy is easily the best superhero movie of “Wallflower” greatly benefits from a rare rected by “Little Miss Sunshine” helmers the year — and movies of the year. Nolan’s triple threat in Stephen Chbosky — who Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris, the film real-world take on Batman works brilliantly wrote and directed the film, which was is a perfect example of how the power of once again, this time weaving together stobased on his own acclaimed novel. 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A new way to bring home bacon Denver newbie Tender Belly is bellying up to the food bar to showcase its pork products. If you haven’t porked out on its products, you’re missing a sweet treat. Tender Belly is a Cinderella story with brothers Erik and Shannon Duffy, who were born and raised in Iowa, where farmers created the gold standard of pork. While not farmers themselves, they come from a farming family, dedicated to the land and hard work. Entrepreneurial fires burned in both, along with a broad set of professional skills and most importantly, a love for good, pure, clean food and making the simple things, extraordinary. In 2010 they joined forces and started Tender Belly. Their business was an immediate hit — the lure of tasty bacon and other outstanding pork products was too good for chefs to pass up. If you’re hankering for Tender Belly pork products, you will find them at Cured, www. curedboulder.com/; Lucky’s Market, www. luckysmarket.com; The Truffle Cheese Shop, www.denvertruffle.com; or Tony’s Markets, www.tonysmarket.com. You can also check out Tender Belly products at www.tenderbelly.com.
“Family” by Trent Bosch is an example of the variety of shapes that can be created by a wood lathe. Submitted photo
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If you don’t know where Jefferson Park is, now is a good time to figure that out because Corner House, located in this Northwest area, finally opened its doors last week. The anticipation has been building since November when chef Matt Selby, then at Vesta Dipping Grill, announced that this casual neighborhood eatery would be his next venture, according to EaterDenver.com. Since November, there were interviews with Selby, construction updates, space and menu previews, and even a spot on the Eater National 40 Most Anticipated Openings of 2013 for Corner House. Now it is open and will serve a small but carefully crafted menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Restaurants booked for Denver Restaurant Week(s)
Hoping for a 7 p.m. reservation at Barolo Grill, Elway’s Cherry Creek or Ocean Prime during Denver Restaurant Week(s)? Prime time seats at those foodie favorites are filled. The menus for the 9th Annual Denver Restaurant Week(s) — Feb. 23 to March 8 — went live at www.denverrestaurantweek.com recently, and many of the most popular spots were “fully committed” (restaurant speak for “you’re out of luck, pal”) before the end of the work day with the exception of early (5 p.m.) or late (after 9) reservation slots. But with more than 300 restaurants already participating in the event that charges $52.80 per couple ($26.40 for one) for a threecourse meal, there are plenty of eateries to go around. But, if you snooze, you lose. One way to check reservation availabilities is to go to www.opentable.com. “The great fun of restaurant week is gathering together friends, exploring the hundreds of menus on the website, and then experimenting and trying new restaurants or revisiting old favorites,” said Richard Scharf, president & CEO of Visit Denver, the owner and organizer of the event. More than 300 restaurants have already Parker continues on Page 23
Woodturning exhibit shows evolution of art By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews.com A first look at some of the objects on display at the Foothills Art Center Community Gallery, and a visitor might think they are looking at glass or ceramic works. But they’re not. Everything on display is made out of wood. The Four Masters of Colorado Woodturning exhibit will be in the FAC’s Community Gallery, 1510 Washington St. in Golden, through March 15. The four artists whose work is on display are Trent Bosch, Jon Garcia, Keith Gotschall and Paul Stafford. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and admission is free. “We’ve been interested in really exploring the world of woodturning, and thought we’d start with a smaller show,” said curator Marianne Lorenz. “If this show goes well we’ll maybe be looking at a bigger show in 2014.” Woodturning is when an artist uses a lathe to create their pieces of art, and what
IF YOU GO WHAT: The Four Masters of Colorado Woodturning WHERE: Foothills Art Center Community Gallery 1510 Washington St., Golden WHEN: Through March 15 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays COST: Free INFORMATION: 303-279-3922 or www.foothillsartcenter.org
makes it unique is that the wood is moving while a stationary tool is used to cut and shape it. “Woodturning is a very old art that was used to create chair legs and spindles by woodworkers called ‘bodgers’ in the Middle Ages,” Gotschall said. “A lot of us learned this skill in our industrial arts or shop classes in school, and are now coming back to what used to just be a hobby.” The craft has grown, and Gotschall estimates there are around 300 woodturning clubs in the country, with at least four in Colorado. Lorenz said there are all kinds of different ways for wood lathes to be used, and that is what accounts for the great variety in the work on display. “One of the most common things people think when they hear woodturning is salad bowls, but there are so many different techniques like etching and piercing that we have on display,” she said. “There is a real variety of techniques and different types of wood at play in these pieces.” Gotschall started as a woodworker who created mostly furniture, but was participating in a Boulder Open Studio Tour, and saw somebody working with a lathe. “The whole reason I got into this was the lathe, which really has become all encompassing,” he said. “There’s something really alluring, really beautiful about the lathe and the work you can do on it.” He was also drawn to the speed with which one could work, and the new areas for design it opened up. Gotschall’s works can be extremely intricate, and he plans them carefully before taking the wood to the lathe.
Jon Garcia’s “circuiTree” is one of the artists’ works that is on display at the Foothills Art Center through March 15. Submitted photo “It really is in exercise in craftmanship, because its so refined and the work needs to be super crisp,” he said. “You can really take it as far as you want to — it’s an openended craft — and you can almost go anywhere you want.” Gotschall said that all woodturning artists work in different ways, and that should be readily evident at the exhibit. “We picked artists we thought were doing out-of-the-box type work,” Lorenz said. “For people who visit, we’d really like them to understand that woodturning has become not just a way to create utilitarian objects, but also a way to create art.”
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signed up to participate in 2013 with more coming on board every day. “We will continue to post menus on the site as we get them from the restaurants, so it pays to check the site frequently,” Scharf said. While the event continues to grow — with 339 restaurants participating last year, Denver broke all records for restaurant weeks across the country — some beloved fine dining spots opted out this year. Perhaps most notably, was the decision by Bonanno Concepts, the restaurant company owned by chef Frank Bonanno, to “86 its two white tablecloth spots, Mizuna and Luca d’Italia, from the Denver Restaurant Week(s) menu. Other lower priced Bonanno Concepts restaurants — Osteria Marco, Russell’s Smokehouse, Lou’s Food Bar and Bones (which are all wonderful) — are still part of the program. “Frank gives his chefs freedom when it comes to menu creation and events, and the chef teams at Mizuna and Luca d’Italia have decided to decline participation in this year’s Denver Restaurant Week because they simply prefer to run business as usual,” said Lauren Hendrick, PR and marketing coordinator for Bonanno Concepts. “It’s really as simple as that.” A new feature on the www.denverrestaurantweek.com website allows diners to share their “Must-Dine” lists with their friends on Facebook, giving them yet another way to make their plans. Based on surveys, a record 404,400 meals were served during DRW 2012, up 12 percent over the 360,480 total meals served in 2011. Website traffic at the DRW site saw 7 million page views in 2012. Scharf encouraged diners to make reservations early, but sent a word of warning to “no shows.” “Please honor your reservations,” he said. “One of the most frustrating things about the event is when people make a reservation, and don’t show up, denying other diners that time slot. Don’t be a no-show! Please notify the restaurant if your plans change so they can fill that table.” And, on another note, please remember to tip your server on the real bill’s total, not just on the discounted $52.80 price tag. Mangia!
Business networking in Westminster
The Women’s Business Network will hold an open house for all business women in the north Metro Denver area from 5-7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Westminster. The event is designed to encourage businesswoman to connect with other professional women in a non-routine setting. At the open house, guests will learn about the Women’s Business Network and the ways in which the members support each other on an exclusive basis. The event is free of charge, and you can RSVP on the WBN website, www.wbncolorado.com. WBN will offer drinks and appetizers, and all guests are encouraged to invite a colleague from another female-based business. Men who wish to learn more about the WBN on behalf of their female colleagues are welcome to attend. 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. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.
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YOUR WEEK & MORE THURSDAY/JAN. 31 LUNCHEON BE a queen for a day. Join Michelle Rahn at noon Thursday, Jan. 31, for the Walking Tiara Tall Luncheon. Rahn will show how her positive zest for life and sense of humor bring out the royalty in each of us. Register before Jan. 28 at Community Recreation Center of Apex, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Cost is $9, which includes lunch. YOUNG COLORADO “Yesterado: Stories of
Colorado When It Was Young” is a show that creates a living, breathing portrait of Colorado when it was still cutting its teeth, featuring stories about con man Soapy Smith, socialite Molly Brown and cyclist Dora Rinehart. Showtime is 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, at the D.L. Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community Center Drive, Northglenn. Good for early elementary age youth. Study guides are available on request. Cost is $3.75 a person. Call 303-4508800 for information.
FRIDAY/FEB. 1 FESTIVE FRIDAY As part of the Northglenn Senior Center’s Festive Friday series, celebrate National Snack Food Month with some snack food trivia and samples. The program is at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at the senior center, 11801 Community Center Drive. RSVP at 303-4508801. For people ages 55 and over. FRIDAY/FEB. 1 THROUGH FEB. 28 FOOD DONATIONS North Metro Fire Rescue begins its annual winter food drive on Friday, Feb. 1. Donations collected through Feb. 28 will be used to replenish supplies at two food banks that benefit the residents of Northglenn and Broomfield. Donations are being accepted from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at North Metro fire stations in Broomfield and Northglenn. Call 303-452-9910 for information. SATURDAY/FEB. 2 ADVANCED CARE CPR Get the knowledge and confidence to step forward if needed in an emergency at an Advanced Care CPR class from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Certification is issued at the end of the class and fulfills all state, OSHA and Social Services requirements. For people ages 16 and up. Cost is $55 for residents, $60 for non-residents. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register. TOWN HALL Reps. Brittany Pettersen and Max Tyler, D-Lakewood; Sen. Andy Kerr, D-Lakewood; and Sen. Cheri Jahn, D-Wheat Ridge, will host a town hall meeting from 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, to discuss the changes in health care laws brought on by the Affordable Care Act. The legislators will be joined by Bob Semro, policy analyst from the Bell Policy Center, who will discuss how the act affects seniors and small businesses as well as some of the specifics of Colorado’s new health exchange. There will also be time for constituents to voice their concerns to the legislators. The town hall meeting is at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. SUNDAY/FEB. 3 BLOOD DRIVE Crossing Church of the Naza-
rene community blood drive is from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, inside Bonfils’ bus at 3501 W. 104th, Westminster. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org.
MONDAY/FEB. 4 PHOTO CONTEST Amateur and professional photographers are invited to submit photos for the Arvada Visitors Center’s first photography contest, “Show Us Your Arvada.” Entries must feature a place, attraction, feature or landmark found in Arvada but the rest is up to the photographer. Photographers can submit a photo they already have in their possession or
submit something new. Winners will receive recognition on the new Arvada Visitors Center website set to launch in February and/or on the collateral piece featuring their photo. Entry deadline is Monday, Feb. 4. Send photos via email to Jean Gordon, jean@visitarvada. org; make sure photos are at least 300 dpi. You also can mail or deliver photos to Arvada Visitors Center, 7305 Grandview Ave., Arvada, CO 80002, attn: Jean Gordon. Contact Jean Gordon for information or a complete list of rules: jean@visitarvada.org or 720-898-3380.
MONDAY/FEB. 4 TO MARCH 18 ART EXHIBIT Art From the Heart, a juried exhibit of art by Colorado artists, will be on display at the College Hill Library from Feb.4March 18, 2013. The library is at 3705 W. 112th Ave., Westminster, at the far west end of Front Range Community College. Enjoy a variety of art medias and techniques from traditional oils and watercolors to abstract collage and impressionism. Come and meet the artists at a free public reception on Feb. 10, from 2 to 4:00 pm at the lower level of the College Hill Library. Those attending will be entered in a drawing to win $100 towards the purchase of a painting in the exhibit. A Miniature Show with small paintings will be on display in conjunction with the Art From the Heart exhibit from Feb. 9-12. Art From the Heart is sponsored by the Paletteers Art Club and the SCFD and can be viewed during library hours. For more info call 303-466-2512. TUESDAY/FEB. 5 TERRORISM EXPLORED The terror of jihad
will be explored at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, titled “Inside Terrorism: A Muslim’s Quest to Stop Jihad,” features a screening of the Academy Award-nominated film “Killing in the Name.” Admission is free; snacks and beverages are available. Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual coffeehouse-type setting. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net.
BLOOD DRIVE City of Westminster community blood drive is from 8-9:40 a.m. and from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, inside Bonfils’ bus at 4800 W. 92nd Ave., Westminster. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www. bonfils.org. PAPER MAKING Exercise your inner artist by making decorative recycled paper eco-cards from 5-6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Anything you make, you bring home, and these items make great gifts. Bring the whole family to learn how to reduce, reuse and recycle as you put those skills to the test. Call ahead to reserve your spot, 720-898-7405. Program for ages 6 and up. Visit www.arvada.org/nature for information on costs. WEDNESDAY/FEB. 6 CYBERSECURITY COMPUTER networks now run much of the world. With this technology have come risks associated with potential terrorist attacks and criminal activity aimed at compromising the security of these networks. Join Active Minds from 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, as we take a look at how both governments and the private sector are responding to these threats. We will also look at the potential impact these forces have in the realm of U.S. international relations. This free program will take place at Keystone Place at Legacy Ridge, 11180 Irving Drive, Westminster. RSVP: Keystone Place, 303-465-5600. THURSDAY/FEB. 7 ADOPTION BENEFIT The second annual Small Plates, Big Heart event is planned for
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Thursday, Feb. 7, at Infinity Park Event Center. Denver chefs prepare small plates of food in competition for the title, “Wednesday’s Child Best Chef of Denver!” For a complete list of participating vendors visit www.adoptex. org/smallplates. Visit the website for ticket information, or you can call 303-755-4756. Proceeds from the event benefit The Adoption Exchange.
CHILDREN’S MUSICAL The Arvada Center presents the children’s musical “No Dogs Allowed,” opening at noon Thursday, Feb, 7, and running through April 12. For show dates and times, or to purchase tickets, visit www. arvadacenter.org or call 720-898-7200. “No Dogs Allowed” is recommended for ages 4 and older.
COMING SOON COMING SOON/FEB. 8 BENEFIT CONCERT Susan Lee Cable, a concert pianist and professor emeritus at Metropolitan State College of Denver, will honor top classical musicians at “Concert, Coffee & Confections,” a benefit concert for Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at Jefferson Unitarian Church, 14350 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. The evening also will feature fine coffee, European gourmet desserts and a silent auction featuring works from OLLI artists. The event is open to the public. RSVP at 303-717-4299 or by sending a check ($40/ per person) by Feb. 1 to OLLI West, University College, 2211 S. Josephine St., Denver. Visit www.universitycollege.du.edu/olli or call 303-871-3090. TALENT SHOW The community is invited to watch local youth ages 5 to 18 compete in the Night of the Stars youth talent show, from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at the D.L. Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community Center Drive, Northglenn. The winners will move on to the regional competition in March. Tickets can be purchased at the Northglenn Recreation Center or at the box office the night of the show. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn. org/talentshow for information. COMING SOON/FEB. 8-9, FEB. 15-16 TRIVIAL PLAY “The Importance of Being Earnest,” a trivial play for serious people, is the adventure of two young bachelors and the outrageous deceptions in which they find themselves over love. Performances are at 7 p.m. Feb. 8-9 and Feb. 15-16 at Colorado ACTS Theater, 9460 W. 58th Ave., Arvada. Call 303456-6772 for tickets. COMING SOON/FEB. 8-9, 15-16, 22-23 OLIVER PRAIRIE Playhouse presents “Oliver,” its biggest show of the year with a live orchestra, a cast of all ages, great music and a spectacular set. A heart-warming family tale that children and adults all love. Oliver will be sure to steal your heart as well. Visit http://www.prairieplayhouse.com/productions/themusicmanliver. Get tickets online at prairieplayhouse.com or at the door. The show plays at The Armory in Brighton. COMING SOON/FEB. 8-17 TAKING STOCK The 11 Minute Theatre Company presents “Taking Stock,” by Richard Schotter, from Feb. 8-17. Alvi and Sam, partners and pals, have run a sporting goods store on New York’s West Side for forty years. It’s Memorial Day and they are taking stock of their inventory and their options. The neighborhood has changed, the yuppie landlord is raising the rent and the customers don’t know the first thing about sports. Sam wants to renovate: Alvi doesn’t want to change a thing. As the two old friends struggle over their future, they reveal their fears, hopes, passions and affection for each other. Warning: This play has some mature language and is suggested for audiences over 13 years old. The Festival
Playhouse is at 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. Call 303-422-4090 or visit www.festivalplayhouse.com.
COMING SOON/FEB. 9 SINGERS GALA Ars Nova Singers will have a gala at 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at The Butterfly Pavillon, 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster. Join us for a special musical afternoon with performances by Ars Nova Singers, soloists and small ensembles, with special guest jazz pianist Paul Fowler. Elegant accompaniments include hors d’oeuvres, wine, desserts, and unique silent auction treasures. Tickets are available online at www.arsnovasingers.com or by calling 303-499-3165. CHOCOLATE AFFAIR Contact your sweetest friends and make plans to attend the 12th annual Chocolate Affair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, in historic Olde Town Arvada. The event features the Taste of Chocolate, the Chocolate Treasure Hunt, the Chocolate Cookie Contest (call 720-898-7400 to enter), and entertainment for the youngest Choco-beasts. Call 303-420-6100 or visit www.historicarvada.org or www.arvadafestivals.com. BLOOD DRIVE Sun Harley Davidson/Buell community blood drive is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, inside Bonfils’ mobile bus at 8858 N. Pearl St., Thornton. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org. MARDI GRAS El Jebel Event Center will host a Mardi Gras celebration on Saturday, Feb. 9, with a concert including Royal Southern Brotherhood with Tomy Malone from the Subdudes and Blues Guitar Phenom Austin Young. Tickets available at www.eljebeleventcenter.com. Net proceeds to benefit Blue Star Connection. FEBRUARY TEA The Arvada Historical Society will have its February tea at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 at McIlvoy House. Entertainment is to be determined, but it is sure to be on the topic of love or something close to it. Call the McIlvoy House for tickets and more information at 303-431-1261. GALA ARS Nova Singers plans its 2013 gala at 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at The Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster. This special musical afternoon includes performances by Ars Nova Singers, soloists and small ensembles, with special guests guitarist Ben Cantú and jazz pianist Paul Fowler. Elegant accompaniments include hors d’oeuvres, wine, desserts and silent auction treasures. Tickets are available online at http://www. brownpapertickets.com/event/268405 or by phone at 303-499-3165. COMING SOON/FEB. 9, APRIL 23 CPR CERTIFICATION North Metro Fire Rescue District will offer cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator classes from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24; from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9; and from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23 at the North Metro Fire Station 62, 10550 Huron St., Northglenn. The cost includes a CPR student workbook and a CPR certification card, which is good for two years. For information or to sign up for a class, call 303-452-9910. The classes are open to the public. COMING SOON/FEB. 10 PERFORMANCE CONCERT A collaborative performance concert of the Music Teachers Association Suburban Northwest is at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, at Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St., Arvada. All levels of music students performing in ensembles on piano, flute, strings and voice. Coming Soon continues on Page 19
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BLOOD DRIVE Northglenn Christian Church community blood drive is from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, at 1800 E. 105th Place, in the Student Center, Northglenn. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact Joe Wakefield at 303-665-4131 or jwake553@aol.com. DANCE MARATHON Elite Dance Academy plans a 12-hour dance marathon from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, at Broomfield Heights Middle School. The event includes bouncy castles, inflatables, cupcake decorating, face painting, coloring contests, bracelet making, an obstacle course, DJ dance party, free dance classes, line dancing, free food and dance performances. Prizes include iPads, tickets for Nuggets, Broncos, Avalanche and Rockies games, sports apparel, dance classes, toys and gift cards. The event is free, and donations are accepted. Visit www. elitedanceacademy.net for information or to make a donation. COMING SOON/FEB. 11-12 UPCOMING AUDITIONS The Arvada
Center will have auditions for “Dividing the Estate,” written by Horton Foote, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 11-12 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Auditions are by appointment only. Call 720-8987200 to schedule a time. Actors must be 18 years or older.
COMING SOON/FEB. 13 WOMEN’S LUNCHEON Denver North
Suburban Christian Women’s Connection will have its “Wrapped in Love” luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at The Chateaux at Fox Meadows, 13600 Xavier Lane. Angela McMahan from Rising Hope will share the needs of the women who come to their facility, and our special speaker Carolyn Groves will share her story titled “My Woven Fabric.” For information on cost or for reservations, call Andrea at 303-4855888 or email dennorthsuburban@aol. com. Include the name(s) of your guest(s) and the names and ages of children that you will need to have cared for in our complimentary nursery.
Drive, Westminster. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org.
BLOOD DRIVE Adams County, in conjunction with Bonfils Blood Center, is hosting a blood drive from 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, at the Adams County Government Center, Platte River Rooms C & D, 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Brighton. To schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils appointment center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org, site code 6647. COMING SOON/FEB. 14 TO MAY 26 SPRING EXHIBIT Boulder Museum of
COMING SOON/FEB. 14 FRIENDS EVENT Friends of Broomfield
plans “Women’s Night Out” and “Men’s Night Out” for adults with developmental disabilities. The event will be a scavenger hunt from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14. The bus leaves from the Friends Place, 555 Alter St., Suite 19E, Broomfield. Cost is $20. The adults will go on a scavenger hunt, solve riddles and work with mall employees to find their Valentine’s Day gift. Should they fulfill their mission, a surprise will await them at the end. Register by Monday, Feb. 11. Contact Molly Coufal, evening/social program director, at 303-404-0123 or email info@ friendsofbroomfield.org.
BLOOD DRIVE Ten West at Westmoor
Technology Park community blood drive is from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, at Westmoor Technology Park, Building 3, Suite 140, 10155 Westmoor
Contemporary Art opens its spring exhibit “The Museum of Broken Relationships,” with a free public reception from 6:30-10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14; members can preview the exhibit starting at 5:30 p.m. The exhibit runs through May 26. Items for the exhibit are still being accepted. Instead of disposing of the relics from an ended relationship, bring them to the museum. Donations must be received by Feb. 3 and will be displayed anonymously. After the exhibit, donations will be kept in the collection of the Museum of Broken Relationships in Zagreb, Croatia. Visit bmoca.org, email brokenships@ bmoca.org or call 303-443-2122 to learn how to make donations. Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art is at 1750 13th St., Boulder.
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BLITHE SPIRIT The Arvada Center presents “Blithe Spirit,” by Noël Coward (Private Lives, Design for Living), from Jan. 22 to Feb. 17 in the Black Box Theater. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 1 p.m. Wednesdays; and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Talkbacks will be offered after the 7:30 p.m. show on Friday, Feb. 1, and after the 1 p.m. show Wednesday, Feb. 6. To purchase tickets, or for information, go to www.arvadacenter.org or call 720898-7200. The Arvada Center is at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd.
3-dimensional fine art by Colorado artists (no computer art). Entry fee is $30 for 3 entries. Cash awards. Judge is Colorado artist Cheryl St. John. The show is April 15 to May 31. For prospectus, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: North Metro Arts Alliance, c/o Becky Silver, 10154 Meade Court, Westminster, CO 80031.
RECURRING/MONTHLY THROUGH MAY FAMILY CONCERTS The Music Train and Swallow Hill Music presents the family concert series, at 4 p.m. the second Sunday of each month through May at Swallow Hill Music Association, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver; and at 4 p.m. the third Saturday of each month through May at the D-Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada. For information and tickets, visit http://ridethemusictrain.com.
RECURRING/THROUGH FEB. 22 CONCERT APPLICATIONS Broomfield Symphony Orchestra is accepting applications for the youth concerto competition from middle school and high school musicians. One winner from each category will perform with the orchestra at our May concerts. Applications must be received by Feb. 22. Visit www.broomfieldsymphony.org or call 303-725-1728.
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NATURE ADVENTURES Celebrate the wonders of nature with your child through short hikes, hands-on activities, crafts and books from 11-11:454 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Dress for the weather as we may spend some time outside. Different topics each month. Open to ages 4-6 years and their parents. Admission is free, but you must call in advance to sign up, 720-8987405. Visit www.arvada.org/nature.
ART EXHIBIT The North Metro Arts Alliance members’ fine arts exhibit is ongoing through Feb. 28 at the Aar River Gallery, 3707 W. 73rd Ave., Westminster. The Second Saturday Art Walk is from 1-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9. RECURRING/THROUGH MARCH 3 CALL FOR entries Colorado Visions, a juried exhibit of fine art by Colorado Artists at Westminster City Hall, 4800 W. 92nd Ave., is accepting entries through March 3. Slides or CDs of original 2- or
LOOKING AHEAD/FEB. 20, MARCH 20, APRIL 17 WEDNESDAYS AT 2Covenant Village offers a monthly series featuring expert speakers on a variety of educational and entertaining topics. All programs are at 9153 Yarrow St., Westminster. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Call 303403-2205 for directions and reservations. Come early for refreshments and fellowship; lectures begin at 2 p.m. FEB. 20: The Evolution of Lybia, presented by Active Minds. MARCH 20: The American West, presented by Active Minds. APRIL 17: Tibet, presented by Active
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LOOKING AHEAD/FEB. 20 EVOLUTION OF Libya Join Active Minds from 1:30-3:30 Wednesday, Feb. 20, as they review the story of Libya and where it may head from here. Program presented for free at Covenant Village of Colorado, 9153 Yarrow St., Westminster. RSVP: 303-403-2205. LOOKING AHEAD/FEB. 22 BLOOD DRIVE St. Anthony North/ Centura Health community blood drive is from 8-9:40 a.m. and from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, at 2551 W. 84th Ave., Aspen Room, Westminster. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org. Looking Ahead continues on Page 20
THORNTON POLICE BRIEFS Shoplifting: A 35-year-old Edgewater woman was arrested Jan. 22 at Walmart at 9901 N. Grant St. A loss prevention officer saw the woman place items in her shopping cart, and then spend a lot of time in the cosmetics and jewelry departments. She selected some cosmetic items and conceal them in her purse. When she approached the exit, she discarded her shopping cart and left with the $52 in merchandise concealed in her purse. She was contacted outside the store. The arresting officer discovered that the woman had a felony warrant out for her arrest. She was issued a summons and released on the shoplifting charge, but was transported to the Adams County jail on the warrant. Forgery, fraud and deceit in obtaining a forged prescription, possession of an illegal weapon: An officer responded Jan. 21 to K-Mart at 1400 E. 104th Ave. in reference to a forgery in progress
in the pharmacy department. The pharmacist determined that a 25-year-old Westminster man was trying to fraudulently receive a prescription, and phoned police. The responding officer located the suspect, who began to run away. He was detained in the parking lot and was found to be in possession of brass knuckles. The man was processed and later transported to the Adams county jail.
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, resisting arrest, habitual traffic offender: Officers responded Jan. 19 to the 13500 block of North Washington Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle. The officers contacted the driver of a Chevrolet Tahoe – a 43-year-old Lakewood man – and detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage on his breath. After the man failed roadside maneuvers, he was placed into custody. When the officers took him to a patrol car, the man refused to get in,
yelling obscenities at officers and kicking at them. He was eventually placed into a patrol car and continued to kick at the vehicle windows while being transported to the police station. The man was processed and later transported to the Adams County jail.
Prohibited use of weapons, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, failure to yield while turning, causing an accident, no proof of insurance: Officers responded Jan. 18 to the intersection of Colorado Boulevard and Summit Grove Parkway in reference to a two-car accident. The driver of one of the vehicles – a 28-year-old Longmont man – was suspected of being under the influence of narcotics and was placed into custody. Officers discovered and seized a handgun from the man’s vehicle. The man was processed and released on a summons. Felony menacing: A 23-year-
old Thornton man was arrested Jan. 19 after officers responded to a report of a man with a rifle in the 4500 block of East 104th Avenue. Officers contacted a 32-year-old Thornton man in an open field and found that he was carrying a Daisy BB rifle. Officers then contacted the reporting party, a 32-year-old Thornton man, who had been walking with a woman and a child in a stroller when the suspect pointed the rifle in their direction. They left the area and phoned police. The suspect was found to have a warrant on traffic charges out of Jefferson County. He was released pending formal charges on the menacing charge, but was transported to the Adams County jail on the warrant. Items in the police reports are compiled from public information contained in police department records. Charges or citations listed don’t imply guilt or innocence, and all people are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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LOOKING AHEAD/FEB. 22-23 SPIRITUAL GROWTH Contemplative Outreach
of Colorado will host a two-day workshop Feb. 22-23 featuring William Meninger’s presentation of “The Enneagram: An Ancient and Modern Personality Profile.” The workshop runs from 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, and from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Center for Contemplative Living, 3650 Yates St., Denver. To register, call 303698-7729 or go to www.contemplativeoutreachco.org.
LOOKING AHEAD/FEB. 22-24 THEATER SHOW Phamaly Theatre Company presents the “charmin’‘n side-splittin’ comedy” “The Foreigner” Feb. 22-24 at the Arvada Center for Arts & Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22,
and Saturday, Feb. 23, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24. Tickets are available by calling 720-898-7200 or going online to www.phamaly.org.
LOOKING AHEAD/FEB. 23 BENEFIT CONCERT/AUCTION Friends of the Arvada West Dog Park will host a benefit concert/ silent auction at the D-Note in Olde Town, 7519 Grandview, from 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23. Proceeds from the event will help fund improvements and expansion plans at the off-leash dog park at 17975 W. 64th Parkway. LOOKING AHEAD/FEB. 24 BLOOD DRIVE Immaculate Heart of Mary community blood drive is from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, at 11385 Grant Drive, in the Parish Center, Northglenn. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org.
LOOKING AHEAD/FEB. 26 FLIGHT COURSE The Colorado Chapter of The Ninety-Nines, the International Organization of Women Pilots, is offering a spring Flight Without Fear course. The next class begins Feb. 26 and will meet once each week in Denver. The class is designed to help individuals who want or need to fly but are anxious or nervous about doing so. Participants will learn about the inner workings of an airline flight. There are field trips to the United Airlines maintenance facility, air traffic control, and flight simulators. The cost of the course includes all field trips, books and study materials, and a class graduation trip on a regularly-scheduled commercial flight. Detailed information at www.colorado99s.org/FWF.htm. LOOKING AHEAD/MARCH 1 ENTRY DEADLINE The Northglenn Arts and Humanities Foundation is conducting an open
entry competition to select six sculptures to be part of Northglenn’s 2013-14 “Art on Parade” on-loan sculpture program. The winning pieces will be placed at E.B. Rains Junior Memorial Park surrounding Webster Lake in Northglenn. Check www.callforentry.org for more on submissions. Contact Michael Stricker at 303450-8727 or email artonparade@northglenn.org for information.
LOOKING AHEAD/MARCH 5 START SEEDS Dreaming about your summer vegetable garden? Join Jackie Raehl, owner of Star Acre Farms, to learn basic seed starting techniques from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 5 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Learn about seed starting mediums, heirloom seed saving, and growing vegetable seeds for transplanting into your home garden. Leave with seeds, information and materials for starting your own heirloom plants such as
peppers, eggplant, and tomatoes. Open to ages 12 and older. Sign up early; call 720-898-7405 or visit www.arvada.org/nature to register and for information on costs.
START SEEDS oin Jackie Raehl, owner of Star Acre Farms, to learn basic seed starting techniques from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Learn about seed starting mediums, heirloom seed saving, and growing vegetable seeds for transplanting into your home garden. Leave with seeds, information and materials for starting your own heirloom plants such as peppers, eggplant, and tomatoes. Open to ages 12 and older. Sign up early; call 720-898-7405 or visit www.arvada.org/nature to register and for information on costs. Looking Ahead continues on Page 24
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Number of points t h a t P i n nacle’s Chase Gonzales scored in the first quarter of Tuesday’s win over Arrupe Jesuit. Gonzales led all scorers with 24 points, while the Timberwolves only allowed Arrupe Jesuit 16 points in the entire first half. The Generals also only had one field goal in the first quarter.
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Northglenn’s Maurisio Garcia wrestles Gateway’s Sergio Marquez in the 113-pound title match at the Northglenn Invitational. Photos by Jonathan Maness
Northglenn’s Rocky Nava wrestles Greeley West’s Alonzo Samaniego in the 106-pound title match at the Northglenn Invitational. Jonathan Maness
Nava, Garcia take 1st at Northglenn Invite Pueblo Central wins tournament, Northglenn finished 6th By Jonathan Maness
jmaness@ourcoloradonews. com NORTHGLENN - Northglenn’s super sophomores once again were the highlights for the Norse on Saturday. Rocky Nava and Maurisio Garcia each took first place at the Norse Invitational to guide Northglenn to a sixth place finish. Pueblo Central won the tournament with 163 points, while Eagle Valley was second with 145.5 and Arapahoe finished third with 135. Thornton placed 16th. Nava took first at 106 pounds after beating Greeley Central’s Alonzo Samaniego 2-0 in the title match, while Garcia beat Gateway’s Sergio Marquez in the 113-pound title match 6-3. “This is real big for us. It’s our traditional tournament,” Nava said. “We are happy we got this. You always want to win your own tournament.” Also placing for the Norse was Michael Garcia (fifth) at 126
pounds and Reggie Buckalew (sixth) at 145. “Our team is really improving,” Navas said. “We are getting better each week.” Nava pinned each of his first three opponents to advance to the finals, while Maurisio Garcia started the tournament with a bye and then pinned his two opponents to proceed to the finals. It was the second time Garcia has won the title at Northglenn and Nava’s first. “This definitely gives us confidence,” Maurisio Garcia said. “When I won this last year I had a lot of drive and just kept going until state.” Michael Garcia topped Greeley Central’s Andrian Bejar 8-4 to finish fifth, while Buckalew lost 4-3 to Greeley Central’s Paul Robeson in the fifth-place match. Thornton had three wrestlers place at the tournament, led by Dezmond Romero (106), who pinned Regis’s Jack Hardin to finish third. Allen LeBaron (220) finished fourth for the Trojans, after falling 5-0 to Arapahoe’s Issac Prudhomme. Josh Cordovz (170) lost to Castle View’s Zach Dennis in the fifth-place match to place sixth. Pueblo Central had four wres-
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Thornton’s Dezmond Romero wrestles Jack Hardin of Regis in the third-place match at 106 pounds. Photo by Jonathan Maness tlers take first at the tournament; Brandon Aragon (120), Sonny Espinoza (132), Tony Molinaro (182) and Kenny Hardwick (285). Also taking first was Gateway’s Joshua Butler (138) and Abdelaziz BenQadi (152), Jefferson’s Aaron Cisneros (126), Grand Junction’s
Jacob Trujillo (145), Erie’s Ladd Bunker (160), Heritage’s Jordan Todd (170) and Eagle Valley’s Andy Armstrong (215). Northglenn will host Thornton in a home dual on Thursday and then on Saturday it will be the annual Trojans Invite.
Pomona places third at Top of the Rockies Mountain Range’s Boerner finishes second at 152 pounds By Jonathan Maness
jmaness@ourcoloradonews. com LAFAYETTE - Behind three third-place finishes the Pomona Panthers took third at the Top of the Rockies wrestling tournament. Pomona finished with 160.5 points, while Grand Island (Neb.) won the tournament with 201.5 points and Broomfield had 194.5 to finish second. Mountain Range finished 10th with 90 points, Legacy was 21st with 54 and Holy Family had 43 to place 33rd. Pomona didn’t come away with any individual champions, but depth paved the way to the Panthers third-place team effort. Archie Colgan was the only one to make the finals, reach-
ing the championship match at 160-pounds. However, he had to settle for second when he was pinned by Omaha North foe JaVaughn Perkins (31-0) at 5:59. It was, by the way, the 100th win in Perkins prep career. “That was a match that could have gone either way and unfortunately, it went his way,” said Colgan, now 29-4. “I’m confident and happy the way the year has been going. But, yes, this was a tough loss. You have to have good nights for records and he had one.” Travis Torres (113 pounds), Raymond Robledo (132) and Ethan Wright (152) all finished third for the Panthers, while Brandon Madril (126) and Austin Marvel (138) each placed fourth. Tomas Gutierrez (106) also finished fifth for Pomona. Torres beat Brandon Leyba of Rio Rancho (N.M.) 2-0 in the thirdplace match, while Robledo beat Thompson Valley’s Tanner Wil-
liams, 6-2 and Wright topped Durango’s Nick Tarpley, 7-4. And, it’s interesting to note that both Madril and Marvel lost to Arvada West foes in their third-place matches. Madril was defeated by Payton Tawater 11-0 while Marvel lost to the Wildcat’s Taylor Berguist 6-2. “Austin’s tough, but I wanted to keep my focus up in the tournament and not let anything get in my way,” said Berguist, “I take every tournament seriously as I do every match. Coach is having us practice hard so we can make it downtown to state.” Added Marvel, “This was just a great tournament. I just have to keep my focus and don’t give up. I gave up some easy points against Taylor, but it was still a great day.” Mountain Range’s Randy Boerner finished second at 152 pounds after losing to Grand Island’s Billy Thompson in the title match. Boerner’s teammate Jorge
Rodriguez (285) pinned Andrew Aratani of Scottsbluff (Neb.) to place second at the tournament. Joel Greer (160) was sixth for the Mustangs. “It was tough and I guess I wasn’t making the right decisions,” said Boerner, who is now 35-2 on the season. “The competition was alright for me in the tournament, but I hope to get more so I’ll be ready for state. I just couldn’t get anything out of being on my feet against him.” Legacy’s Ryan Deakin (106) finished fourth after losing 6-0 to Pueblo South’s Michael Ramirez in the third-place match. Connor Casady (160) beat Greer in the fifth-place match. Holy Family’s brothers Julian and Joseph Prieto each finished sixth for the Tigers. Julian Prieto (120) lost to Grand Island’s Dante Rodriguez in the fifth-place match, while Joseph Prieto (126) fell to Rocky Mountain’s Danny Murphy.
Number of doub l e d o u b l e s t h a t Community Christian’s Bryan Hodge has had through 11 games this season. He is currently averaging 20.2 points and 13.8 rebounds and went for 20 points and 20 rebounds on Jan. 25 for the Crusaders.
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Front Range League Championships, Friday and Saturday, Veteran Memorial Aquatic Center, Thornton Five of the top swimming teams in the state will meet up this weekend, including top-ranked Fairview.
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jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com BROOMFIELD - The Holy Family boys basketball team is becoming a force to reckon with in Class 3A. Despite not playing their best game, the No. 4-ranked Tigers used a big second quarter to beat the Denver Science & Tech Stapleton Knights 64-53 and pick up their fifth consecutive win. With the win the Tigers improved to 11-2 overall, with their two losses coming to 4A powerhouse Broomfield and a road loss to University, which is ranked No. 9 in 3A. Holy Family is also tied for first with Kent Denver in Metropolitan League with a 4-0 mark. The Knights aren’t a pushover; they are on top of the Frontier League with a 4-1 record. They also came into Monday’s game winning five of their last six games. “They’re a good team, even without one of their best players,” Holy Family’s coach Pete Villecco said. Holy Family, which was facing a 19-15 deficit after the opening quarter, went on an 18-0 run in the second and outscored the Knights by 14 points in the quarter to take a 37-27 advantage into halftime. DSTS wouldn’t go away; a basket by Dwight Pullen sparked a 6-2 run by the Knights to cut the Tigers advantage to six. However, a pair of turnovers led to back-toback layups by Chuck Hollwedel and Austin Brown that pushed Holy Family’s lead back into double-digits going into the fourth. A three-point play by Pullen cut the Tigers advantage to seven, but David Sommers drilled a three-pointer to seal the win for the Tigers. Holy Family had three players score in
Left, Holy Family’s Devlin Granberg goes up for a shot against Denver Science & Tech Stapleton’s Alexander Neal during the third quarter of Monday’s game. Photos by Jonathan Maness double-digits; Sommers led the way with 16 points. Austin Brown added 11 and Jarron Sprenger had 10. Sprenger also had five blocked shots. Pullen led all scorers with 22 points and also had 11 rebounds, while Alexander Neal added 14. “We have some work to do, because we are not where we want to be,” Villecco said.
Holy Family’s Chuck Hollwedel goes up for basket over Braylan Davis during Monday’s game against Denver Science & Tech Stapleton.
Girls basketball: Tigers win fourth in a row Boys basketball: Horizon Mountain Range gets first league win rallies to beat Loveland in OT By Jonathan Maness
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jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com BROOMFIELD - Holy Family picked up its fourth consecutive win on Monday, beating Denver Science & Tech Stapleton on the road 39-33. Lindsey Chavez led the way with 14 points, hitting 6 of 7 from the charity stripe and grabbing four rebounds. Katie Chavez chipped in 14 points to help Holy Family improve to 11-4 overall. FRONT RANGE LEAGUE: Mountain Range (8-8, 1-8 FRL) picked up its first league win Tuesday, topping Greeley West 60-43. Loveland snapped Horizon’s four-game winning streak Tuesday, beating the Hawks 64-60. Kaylie Rader led the way with 16 points and grabbed nine rebounds, while Alyssa Rader chipped in 14 points and eight boards. Horizon dropped to 10-6 overall and 7-2 in the FRL. Legacy (7-8, 3-5 FRL) got back on track Tuesday, holding off Rocky Mountain 39-37. METROPOLITAN LEAGUE: Jefferson Academy (7-6, 2-3 ML) has won two games in a row. The Jaguars topped Manual 53-40 on Jan. 25 and then beating St. Mary’s Academy 46-25. Sara Miller led the way against Manual with 15 points, while Emma Anderson leading the way against St. Mary’s with 12. FRONTIER LEAGUE: The Academy (6-7, 4-2 FL) had its two-game winning streak snapped on Tuesday, falling 40-38 to Sheridan. The Wolverines had no answer for Shalamar Adkinson in the post; Adkinson scored 28 points to lead all scorers. Academy did top rival Pinnacle (4-8, 2-4 FL) on Jan. 25, winning 51-32. Jackie Wilson led the Wolverines with 12 points, while Pinnacle’s Jacey Ovalle had a game-high 17 points. 5280 LEAGUE: Community Christian (3-7, 0-4 5280 League) is still searching for its first league win after losing 54-34 to Jim Elliot Christian on Tuesday. Alex Quimby had 17 points to lead the Crusaders. EAST METRO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE: Westminster (5-13, 2-3 EMAAC) rallied to a 44-43
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Academy’s Jackie Wilson tries to drive to the basket during Tuesday’s game against Sheridan. Photo by Jonathan Maness victory over Rangeview Tuesday night. The Wolves outscored the Raiders 10-7 in the fourth quarter to pick up their second league win. Hannah Massey led the way with 13 points, while Desiree Gomez added 10. Thornton (3-14, 0-3 EMAAC) is still searching for its first league win after falling to Rangeview 48-24. JEFFO LEAGUE: Standley Lake got back on track after squeaking out a 58-55 win over rival Bear Creek on Jan. 25. The Gators jumped out to 29-20 advantage at halftime and held off the Bears to snap their fourgame losing streak. Senior Sara Shileny led Standley Lake with 17 points and 11 rebounds, while Casey Torbet added 13 and Caylie Hartman had 11 to help the Gators improve to 7-9 overall and 3-6 in league. Pomona (8-9, 3-7 Jeffco League) has dropped two in a row. The Panthers lost 43-42 to Dakota Ridge on Jan. 25 and then lost 49-42 to Arvada West on Tuesday. COLORADO 7: Skyview (8-8, 2-4 Colorado 7) lost 43-33 to Fort Morgan Tuesday; the Wolverines cruised to a 60-29 win over Englewood on Jan. 25. Laura Malacarne had 13 points in the win over the Pirates.
LOVELAND - Horizon overcame a 21-point first-half deficit on Tuesday to beat Loveland in overtime. The Hawks outscored the Indians 16-8 in OT after outscoring the Indians 23-10 in the third quarter and 22-14 in the fourth. Horizon fell behind by 10 in the opening quarter and was outscored 25-14 in the second. The Hawks had five players in double figures, led by Dillion Harshman’s 22 points. Dustin Rivas also had 15, while Jake Ralphs added 13 and Josh Ralphs had 12. Michael Skinner scored 10 points as the Hawks snapped a five-game losing streak. FRONT RANGE LEAGUE: Mountain Range (5-11 overall, 1-8 FRL) lost a tough one Tuesday night, falling to Greeley West 5250 in overtime. The Mustangs rallied back and outscored the Spartans 10-6 in the fourth to force OT. Legacy (6-10, 2-7 FRL) dropped its fourth in a row Tuesday, losing to Rocky Mountain 63-42. EAST METRO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE: Thornton (117, 3-1 EMAC) improved to 8-0 at home Tuesday, with Samuel Shumate leading the way with 17 points. The Trojans got off to a slow start, but outscored the Olympians 13-4 in the second quarter to take a 3-point advantage at halftime. Daezionte Henderson added nine points and grabbed 10 rebounds for Thornton.
Northglenn (4-12, 1-3 EMAC) snapped its recent slide Tuesday night, beating Adams City 58-49 to pick up its first league win. The Norse fell behind by two points at halftime, but outscored the Eagles 36-25 in the second half to get the win. Westminster dropped its 15th consecutive game on Tuesday, falling to Rangeview 75-31. METROPOLITAN LEAGUE: Jefferson Academy got back on track on Jan. 25, beating Manual 48-26. Brody Hornaday led the way for the Jaguars with 19 points, while Bryson Sharpley added 15 points and nine rebounds. Brennan Ballard also had five steals and three assists for Jefferson Academy. FRONTIER LEAGUE: Academy (7-5, 5-1 FL) rebounded Tuesday to beat Sheridan 81-63. Zach Telles led the Wolverines with 29 points, while Anthony Ramirez added 15 and Alex Stone had 13. 5280 LEAGUE: Belleview Christian (2-11, 1-3 5280) ended its slump in the league cruising to a 65-33 win over Denver Waldorf on Tuesday. The Bruins had four players score in double figures, with Austin Thompson leading the way with 17 points. He also added seven rebounds and six steals. Community Christian (7-4, 3-1 5280) dropped its first league game, falling to Jim Elliot Christian 71-61 Tuesday. Rocky Mountain Lutheran dropped its previous two games, falling 57-40 to Jim Elliot Christian on Jan. 26 and then losing to Denver Jewish Day 70-32 on Monday.
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Timberwolves quietly getting on track Pinnacle tops Arrupe Jesuit to stay perfect in Frontier League By Jonathan Maness
jmaness@ourcoloradonews. com FEDERAL HEIGHTS - In a tiny gym just east of I-25 and right off of 84th plays one of the hottest and most entertaining teams in Colorado. The Pinnacle Timberwolves have been dominating their opponents, winning their seventh consecutive game Tuesday by cruising past the Arrupe Jesuit Generals 6836. “I can’t take credit for it; it is all these kids,” Pinnacle’s coach Lou Vullo said. “I’m proud of them. We had a really tough non-conference
schedule and they have bought into our system. More than anything we are taking it one game at a time and are staying focused.” The Timberwolves started the season by losing their first five games, all non-league games. Of course their opponents were among some of the best in the state, including undefeated and top-ranked Kent Denver and always tough Faith Christian. They also suffered a six-point defeat to Bishop Machebeuf and a fivepoint loss to Denver Christian. Their only real blemish on their schedule was a 60-48 loss to Valley at the beginning of December. Since then, the T-Wolves have been playing like a squad on a mission. “We had a tough early schedule, but we are playing with more confidence right now,” Pinnacle’s junior guard Chase Gonzales said. Since starting their league
Left, Pinnacle’s Sansom Ouk drives to the basket during the third quarter of the Timberwolves game against Arrupe Jesuit Tuesday night. Photos by Jonathan Maness
Right, Pinnacle’s Chase Gonzales attacks the basket during the first quarter of the Timberwolves game against Arrupe Jesuit Tuesday night. 28 points. He also had 10 rebounds and is averaging 9.8 boards this season. The Timberwolves schedule down the stretch will prove challenging, including games against Frontier League champions Clear Creek and perennial powerhouse
Holy Family. But Pinnacle is concentrating on staying on top of the league. “These league wins are big for us,” Gonzales said. “Our nonleague scheduled helped us prepare, because we want to win the league.”
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Horizon’s David Chitwood is fourth at 170 pounds, while Westminster’s Gabe Grimaldo is fifth. Holy Family is ranked seventh in 3A; Joseph Prieto (120) and Julian Prieto (126) are each ranked No. 3 in their weight class. Vincent Casadoa (113) is ranked fourth and Daniel Jansen (220) is No. 5. TOM McCOMBE INVITE: Standley Lake took second at the tournament which was held in Ellicott. Nate Carlson was first at 138 pounds, while Austin Solis (113) and Roberto Maestas (145) finished second. Jesus Mondragon (152) and Alex Brown (195) took third and Saige Bergel (126) and Ryan Wosk (160) finished fourth. 28th COMMANDER INVITE: Westminster finished fourth, while Isaiah Santastevan (113) and Santos Valtierra (120) each took second. Matt Bryant (145), Jacob Thomas (182) and Sebastian Garcia (195) all finished third for the Wolves. Skyview’s Joseph Archuleta (113)
was fourth. SWIMMING RANKINGS: Mountain Range is ranked 15th in 5A going into Friday’s Front Range League relays. Shelly Drozda is currently ranked second in the 200-yard individual medley, fourth in 200 freestyle, fifth in 100 free, sixth in 500 free, seventh in 100 backstroke and 11th in 50 free. The Mustangs’ 200-freestyle relay team is ranked fourth, 200-medley relay team also is 15th and 400-freestyle relay team is 18th. Legacy’s Fiona Dretzka is 13th in 100 back and 18th in 50 free. Mary Lombardi is 18th in 200 free. The Lightning’ 200-freestyle relay team is ranked 15th. GATORS PICK UP TWO WINS: Standley Lake (8-3-1 overall, 6-1-1 Foothills League) beat Chatfield and Steamboat Springs this week in hockey. Mitch McEwan scored a pair of goals to help the Gators beat Chatfield 5-3 on Jan. 23, while Conner Watkins had two goals to lead Standley Lake by Steamboat Springs 3-2 on Jan. 26.
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schedule on Jan. 8, the Timberwolves have outscored their opponents by an average of 13.7 points and are on top of the Frontier League with a 7-0 record. Much of the success has been its ability to get out on the fast break. In Tuesday’s win against the Generals, Pinnacle forced 13 turnovers in the opening quarter and scored the game’s first 18 points most coming on fast breaks. Gonzales was the biggest benefactor, getting out on the break and scoring 19 points in the first quarter for the Timberwolves. He drilled two treys at the end of the quarter to give Pinnacle a 22-point advantage after the opening quarter. “That’s our game plan,” Gonzales said. “We want to get as many transition points as we can.” While Pinnacle hasn’t been a slouch on offense, shooting at least 49 percent from the field over the previous three games, it’s the Timberwolves defense that has been impressive. They have held three of their previous four opponents under 40 points. In Tuesday’s win, they didn’t allow Arrupe Jesuit a field goal until 45 seconds left in the first quarter. “We knew Arrupe Jesuit likes to stall and so we wanted to be aggressive with them,” Vullo said. What makes the Timberwolves more impressive is that one of their top weapons was held in check Tuesday. Six-foot-4 Chase Phillips scored only three points in the game, two of which came on a thunderous dunk to start the second quarter. However, Gonzales and junior Sansom Ouk picked up the slack; each drilled three treys on Tuesday. Ouk and senior Orlando Perches each had 13 points in the win. Phillips was more dominant on Jan. 25 against rival Academy when he made 14 of 15 shots for
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Spring arrives early Garden, Home Show set for nine-day run By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com For nine days in February — Feb. 9-17 — one can walk into the Colorado Convention Center, inhale and pretend that spring has arrived. It’s time for the 2013 Garden and Home Show. A glance at the numbers involved is mind-boggling, but it all comes together after five days of labor to present more than an acre — 45,000 square feet — of assorted gardens, amid exhibits from more than 600 companies from 25 states and Canada. Fourteen separate gardens are designed by local landscapers and schools (Colorado State University and Pickens), including the “Flowers and Flight” entry garden with featured aircraft by Town and Country Landscaping. A special favorite is the “Trains to Tranquility Garden,” installed by Timberline Gardens, featuring G-scale garden railroad trains among boulders, trees and flowers. We received facts such as: 15,000 blooming flowers, 2,000 cubic yards
of mulch, 400 tons of rocks and boulders — and that’s just for the gardens. Families can shop for new varieties of roses, water features for an existing garden, landscape plans for a new garden and numerous items for home remodel and repair. An ongoing schedule of seminars is listed on the show’s website, gardeningcolorado.com, and it includes participation from Arapahoe Community College; Dr. Jim Klett of CSU, who will introduce the new Plant Select varieties; “how-to” on remodeling home landscape sessions by Alpine Gardens of Fort Collins and Greeley; programs by local members of ASID, Association of Interior Designers and more. See “Theater” on the website for a schedule. The Colorado Convention Center is at 700 14th St., Denver. Light rail stops there (Convention Center/Performing Arts stop). Or you can drive to Coors Field, park for $5 and ride the shuttle to the show. Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays; noon to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. Admission: $12/$10, free 12 and younger. Discount tickets are available at Tickets West outlets in area King Soopers.
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In 2009, council voted to suspend the tax increment financing clock on the undeveloped properties added in 2004 because the economic conditions were not favorable for redevelopment in those areas. The suit alleges the Adams County Assessor’s Office is using an incorrect property tax readjustment formula outlined in the Assessor’s Manual to calculate the remaining TIF revenues and the distribution of these revenues to NURA commencing in 2009. NURA attorneys allege in court documents that the assessor’s calculations are resulting in an ongoing annual loss of about $500,000 in TIF revenue to NURA, which is being distributed to seven taxing entities in NURA’s boundaries, including the city of Northglenn, Adams 12 Five Star Schools and the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District. Parker asserted that the council’s interpretation of state urban renewal laws was accurate when council members decided to suspend the TIF clock in 2009.
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“There’s no specific language in the state’s urban renewal law that says you can suspend or renew a TIF property,” Parker said. “When there’s actually no redevelopment occurring, the interpretation is based on underlying purpose of the urban renewal law, which is to use TIF to redevelop property.” Heidi Miller, who represented Adams County Assessor Gil Reyes and the Board of County Commissioners, said that the Assessor’s Office has no specific formula to calculate TIF distribution but asserted employees used the best method that they could find in this case. “From the county’s perspective, this is not a case where we’ve attempted to argue that the assessor is the end all of tax increment financing or that he necessarily had the right formula or the right answers to the issue that was presented to him,” Miller said. “Unfortunately, for the assessor, it was his (Reyes) job to figure out a way to put an evaluation together for the TIF after Northglenn took the action to suspend the property.”
Festival Playhouse and 11 Minute Theatre Company present “Those Crazy Ladies in the House on the Corner,” by Pat Cook. What do you do when you have three geriatric sisters as patients and all they want to do is sit at home and talk to one another – all at the same time? You move another person in with them. At least, that is what Doc Lomax does when he has a new nurse needing a place to live. Performances are at the Festival Playhouse, 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. Call 303-422-4090 or visit www.festivalplayhouse.com.
LOOKING AHEAD/MARCH 12 COLORADO PREDATORS Sharp teeth, sharp vision and keen hunting skills make people take pause when they come across Colorado predators. Join local naturalists Tabbi Kinion from Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Kristen Libberton to learn more about the fascinating lifestyles of bears, lions, coyotes and other local wildlife. We’ll talk biology, play games and do activities to find out what it feels like to be the predator and their prey. Call ahead to register; 720-898-7405. The program is from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Visit www.arvada. org/nature.
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SPELLING BEE Compete with other spelling whizzes in the 60+ Spelling Bee, sponsored by the Arvada Press/Mile High News, Brookdale Senior Living’s Arvada Sterling House and Arvada Meridian, and Prime Time for Seniors Newspaper. Prizes and refreshments included. This is a free event, but both contestants and spectators must register by March 2. Contestants must be 60 and over. Sign up soon; space is limited. The spelling bee is from 1-3 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.
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LOOKING AHEAD/MARCH 16 PROM DRESS exchange The 2013
Prom Dress Exchange allows metro teens to shop for the dress of their dreams from thousands of gently-used and brand new designer items, including a limited selection of menswear. A valid student ID and a minimum donation will provide access to the event and an outfit. Seamstresses will be available onsite to do limited services. Those unable to donate won’t be turned away.The event is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City. Visit www.promdressexchange.org or follow us at facebook. com/promdressexchange. The nonprofit is always looking for men’s formalwear items. Email promdressexchange@ gmail.com or 303-875-4783 to help with the event.
LOOKING AHEAD/MARCH 20 CAMPFIRE SERIES Debugging the Bug, a program explaining that butterflies, millipedes, roly-polies and spiders are not bugs, is from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Dust out the cobwebs of your biology brain while warming your bodies by our campfire. Leave knowing what it means to be an arthropod, and with a toasty warm marshmallow. Feel free to come in your PJ’s. Taught by Charlotte Sandkuhler. Sign up in advance. Weather date is March 27. Visit www.arvada.org/nature. LOOKING AHEAD/APRIL 3 TO MAY 22, ON WEDNESDAYS WILDLIFE ART Discover wild animals from Australia, South America and Africa, from giant lizards and poisonous frogs to deadly snakes. Use a variety of fun art techniques to examine these fascinating inhabitants of our planet. The 8-week session for ages 6-12 meets from 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays from April 3 to May 22 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Bring a healthy snack each week. Register by March 29 at www.arvada.org/nature.
ATTRACTING BUTTERFLIES Are you iffy about insects but bursting about butterflies? Would you like to learn how to attract butterflies to your garden at home this spring and summer? Join Majestic View Nature Center from 5:306:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, and go home with the know-how and some materials to get you started on your garden. The center is at 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. For ages 10 and older. Sign up early; visit www.arvada.org/nature. LOOKING AHEAD/APRIL 5, APRIL 6, APRIL 11 KITE MAKING Assemble, decorate and take home your own sled kite at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Multiple times are available for this class: 4-5 p.m. Friday, April 5; 8:30-9:30 a.m., 10-11 a.m., 11:30-12:30 p.m., 1-2 p.m., 2:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6; and 4-5 p.m. Thursday, April 11. Make sure to come out and fly your new kite at the free Arvada Kite Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at Robby Ferrufino Park. Watch the pros fly their kites at this Arvada Festivals Commission event. All materials are included in the fee. Call 720-898-7405 to register; classes fill up fast. Class open to ages 4-10 years. LOOKING AHEAD/APRIL 7 TO MAY 5; MAY 19 NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY Professional photographer Rod Pilcher will lead this basic photography course (for ages 10 and up) with a twist from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 7, to Sunday, May 5, at and around Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Learn camera parts, how your camera works, proper exposure, color, composition and lighting. A film or digital camera is required; S.L.R. (Single Lens Relex) is preferred. Registration is required by March 27; visit www.arvada.org/nature. This class also fulfills the requirements for Boy Scout Photography Merit Badge. An optional trip to The Denver Zoon on May 19 is not included in class fee. LOOKING AHEAD/APRIL 13 BIRD WALK Are you ready to see some amazing birds that may visit your back yard? April is a spectacular time of year to see a variety of birds, and you can see them at the beginning bird walk from 8-10 a.m. Saturday, April 13, at Majestic View Park, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. After an introduction, stroll around Oberon Lake to view resident and migratory birds. Bring binoculars and field guides if you have them. Spotting scope will be provided. Sign up early. Open to ages 10 and older; no cost. Visit www.arvada. org/nature.