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Adams County, Colorado • Volume 49, Issue 27
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February 14, 2013
Residents, officials on for transit By Darin Moriki
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Cory Yarbrough does a trick after going up a five-foot ramp on his bike during a BMX Ramp Team Show inside the Skyview Al Hower Gymnasium Thursday, Feb. 7, in Thornton. Photo by Andy Carpenean
Woman turns passion into business Owner dedicated to her jewelry By Darin Moriki
dmoriki@ourcoloradonews.com Thornton resident Linda Smith knew she had stumbled across a good idea two years ago after a co-worker showed her a loose gemstone bracelet that she had bought from a store. Smith, who worked as an office manager at a spiritual teacher’s Denver Tech Center office at the time, soon made her own version of that same bracelet a few days later and began making more bracelets and necklaces to complement her outfits. “I’ve always been crafty,” Smith said. “Over the years, I’ve always been making something.” Then, in June 2011, Smith took a leap of faith and quit her full-time job to dedicate all of her time to making jewelry and set up an online shop from her craft room for all her creations — a company now called LKS Originals. “I had a vision, I knew what I wanted to do and I have that entrepreneurial spirit,” Smith said. “I’m not the type of person who likes to check in at the office everyday and do the 9 to 5 thing, so I just thought, ‘Yes, this has potential. Yes, I can do this and I’m going for it.’” Since then, Smith said she has never looked back. “I’m so happy,” Smith said as she took a cursory glance around her craft room in her home. “I really haven’t worked a day in the last year. I sometimes spend 16-hour POSTAL ADDRESS
days in my little girl cave here doing this and doing that and I never feel like I’m working. I feel really blessed to do what I do and I really love it.” On most days, Smith can be found in her craft room experimenting with new jewelry making techniques or making a few of her classic Orogone Energy Jewelry pieces designed to bring positive vibes to those who wear it. Smith said most of her resin-sealed Orogone Energy Jewelry pieces, which contain copper coil pieces wrapped into intricately designed shapes, quartz crystal, metal bits and natural gemstones, typically take about 48 hours to make from scratch.
“For me, it has all been a process of learning by doing and learning what works and what doesn’t,” Smith said. “I got a special little stone from a very special friend once and I wanted to learn how to wrap it and wear it as jewelry, so I wrapped and unwrapped that stone 20 times — that is how I learned how to wire wrap. I’ll just kind of see something or get an idea and just figure out how to do it.” Smith’s jewelry, which ranges in price from about $20 for smaller pairs of earrings or friendship bracelets to $80 for larger, custom made necklaces can be found on her company’s website at: http://www.etsy. com/shop/LKSoriginals.
Lisa Smith of LKS Originals handcrafted artisan jewelry uses a small cup to pour resin into various jewelry projects shes working on at her home business in Thornton Thursday, Feb. 7. Photo by Andy Carpenean NORTHGLENN-THORNTON SENTINEL
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Adams County residents and local officials remain skeptical of RTD’s continued promises to finally kick off construction on the North Metro Line. A project update provided by Regional Transportation District officials during a Feb. 9 town hall meeting at the Margaret Carpenter Recreation Center was met with circumspection from about 40 county residents who say they are still waiting to see the fruits of their tax dollars. “I’m sure you guys really aren’t too interested in what’s happening elsewhere — you care about the line that is coming here — and I know you feel like you’re the last ones to get what you voted for a while ago,” said RTD’s North Metro Rail Line Project Manager Jane Donovan as audience members shouted, “yes” in agreement. “We have been making huge investments in the North Metro region to get it here. There is a lot of stuff that has to go on behind the scenes in order for us to come out here and build the rail.” Donovan said $119 million of the $473 million committed to the North Metro Line was used to purchase rights-of-way for parts of the line that would take commuters as far as State Highway 7 and East 167th Avenue. Donovan also highlighted RTD’s recent efforts to begin allocating about $277 million to fund unfinished short-term FasTracks projects by 2017, including the U.S. 36 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project and the North Metro Line up to 72nd Avenue. She said RTD is then planning to apply for federal funds to help complete last leg of the line, which is estimated to cost about $40 million per mile to build. The first segment of the North Metro Line from Denver Union Station to 72nd Avenue is estimated to cost about $60 million per mile to build. “I make personal bets at night when I’m out with my friends that I’m betting them $100 that we’ll have this line here by 2020,” Donovan said. “That’s just me and I’m certainly committed to getting that done, because I want to see it and I know the regional directors want to see it.” RTD District K Director Paul Solano said the North Metro Line is important because many Adams County citizens either do not own a car or rely heavily on public transportation. “We all have needs, but they’re all tied to transportation — how we get our children to school and how we go to and come back home from work,” Solano said. “There’s a lot of issues and we’re trying to move ahead.” Thornton Ward 3 City Councilwoman Lynne Fox said she wants RTD to ensure that no other funds allocated for the North Metro Line are diverted to other FasTrack projects. “I know that you will find more money over the years and we don’t want to see the Southeast Rail Line extension built before we get real rail here in Thornton,” Fox said. “Quite frankly, we feel like there’s enough rail in the south part of Denver to serve everyone there.”
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Michael McIntosh makes bid for sheriff Candidate addresses Second Amendment, budget crunch By Darin Moriki
dmoriki@ourcoloradonews.com The 2014 election may be 21 months away but the race for Adams County Sheriff is heating up. Adams County Sheriff’s Office Division Chief Michael McIntosh officially filed his papers with the Secretary of State’s Office on Jan. 26 and immediately kick started his campaign nearly a week later by announcing his candidacy on Feb. 5. “I think that there’s the possibility of some opposition and there’s a lot of work that needs to be done to ensure that I secure this seat,” McIntosh said when asked
about his early announcement. “You just can’t start soon enough.” McIntosh, a Republican and 24-year Sheriff’s Office veteran, said he wants to build unity and increase collaboration among Sheriff’s Office employees to build “a shared vision.” He also spoke in favor of protecting Second Amendment rights and voiced his support for a Jan. 29 position paper issued by the County Sheriffs of Colorado that said the Aurora theater and Newtown, Conn., school shootings should not be used “as the backdrop to advance gun control legislation.” “The community needs to know that the sheriff is extremely concerned about protecting their rights and their freedoms and honestly that is what our job is,” McIntosh said. “The community comes first, and we want to make sure that we build those
Thornton considers extending benefits for military employees New move would provide supplemental city pay during deployment By Darin Moriki
dmoriki@ourcoloradonews.com Thornton City Council is considering a city ordinance revision to provide financial help to city employees in the military if they are called for active duty and deployed for an assignment. The proposal, which was presented by city staff during council’s Jan. 5 planning session, would amend the city’s personnel code to permanently provide city employees with supplemental benefits while they are deployed for active duty. Deputy City Manager Charlie Long said the move would provide a permanent solution to an issue that was considered and approved by several city council boards since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks that prompted the deployment of thousands of military personnel nationwide. Before the attacks, Long said, the city provided a 15-day military leave period to cover a city employee’s wages and benefits while he or she participated in annual training exercises. That later changed in December 2011, when council approved the first resolution that provided temporary extended military leave benefits for city employees called to
active duty for a specific period of time. The resolution, which was extended four more times, authorized the city to pay the difference between an employee’s military compensation and regular wages in addition to other continuing benefits, such as health insurance, while employees were deployed for Operations Noble Eagle and Enduring Freedom. The latest resolution to authorize the extension of these benefits was approved by the city on Oct. 9, 2007, and ended on Dec. 31, 2008. Since then, no other city employee has been called for active duty. Long said that changed when a Thornton Police Department officer received his deployment order in December 2012. He said the city expects several additional people to receive deployment orders over the next few weeks. Ward 3 Councilwoman Beth Humenik said she was in favor of indefinitely extending the benefits. “When these guys get called up, their military pay isn’t that great, so I think it’s very important to have this in place because they’re still a (city) employee,” Humenik said. Ward 2 Councilman Val Vigil agreed. “I’m very, very supportive of the men and women that will go out and fight for us and support us,” Vigil said. “It must be a huge hardship for somebody’s family when they have to take off and be deployed and be left with no additional benefits here, and I think we can help out there.”
partnerships and enhance and strengthen the trust that we’ve already gained with the community and to really — at a time such as this — ensure them that our role is to protect their freedom. I’m certainly willing to stand with the other sheriffs in Colorado and ensure that in each county that we protect those rights.” McIntosh also said that his current responsibility over the department’s budget and staff allows him to understand the financial and labor stressors from both Adams County and the Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Doug Darr has said in recent years that continued budget cuts and high attrition rate have forced the Sheriff’s Office to enact a municipal jail cap based upon a city’s population. Talks between county and Sheriff’s Office officials have continued for the past four months to double the current jail cap
and provide additional county jail staff but plans not solid plans have been made to date. “Quite honestly, I think we’ve worked through a very difficult time and we’ve established a rapport with the Board of County Commissioners,” McIntosh said. “With the new board, we’re talking about trying to get the staffing back at levels where they need to be and we will continue to ensure that will happen, because we have to ensure that everyone, including community members, deputies and even inmates, are kept safe.” Darr, a Democrat, is term limited and will step down at the end of his third term in 2014. Darr was first elected in 2006 and limited to two terms before Adams County voters extended term limits to three in November 2009.
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SO MUCH INSIDE THE SENTINEL THIS WEEK Sports: Holy Family defeats Pinnacle. Page 17
Schools. Superintendent reacts to improper budgeting allegations. Page 5
Politics: Andrew Romanoff announces bid for Congress. Page 4
Insight: Columnist Michael Alcorn talks about sports heroes. Page 6
Life: “No Dogs Allowed” a production with laughs aplenty for children. Page 15 Sports : Local students sign up to play at college level. Page 18
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Toni Easterfeathers applies her makeup prior to participating in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools Indian Education Pow Wow Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Educational Support Center in Thornton. Photos by Andy Carpenean
D12 program backs culture, traditions Families celebrate at pow wow By Ashley Reimers
areimers@ourcoloradonews.com It was event filled with culture and education during the Adams 12 Five Star Schools Indian Education Pow Wow on Saturday. The fourth annual pow wow commemorated and honored the tradition and culture of the district’s American Indian
Tehya Myhre is held by her niece Elise Phillips during the Adams 12 Five Star Schools Indian Education Pow Wow Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Educational Support Center in Thornton.
community, while also giving students the opportunity to think about their future with the addition of a college fair. The American Indian Parent Advisory Committee, AIPAC, sponsors the pow wow every year. Felicia Alvarez, AIPAC member and pow wow coordinator, said the pow wow is an opportunity for native American students and families in the district to come together to celebrate their culture. “The pow wow allows us to present our cultures and traditions in the right way with others in our district,” she said. “We are trying to have cultural activities for our native students in the district, but also bringing our community to the rest of the districts so that all the students and families can see our cultural aspects.” Alvarez has been an AIPAC member for six years. she said it’s important to be involved in her native American community to keep her culture alive in her life and her children’s lives. “We want to pass our culture down to our children because it’s really important to have that cultural connection,” she said. “It’s sometimes hard to keep that connection today, so being in AIPAC is really helpful.” The pow wow featured a gourd dance, which is a southern tribal ceremonial dance, a men’s society dance, grass dancers, fancy dancers, traditional native American food and the college fair. “The best part about the pow wow is seeing all of our tribes together,” Alvarez said. “We are all different, but we are all one big community.”
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Students and staff in the Colorado Virtual Academy can breathe easy for a while. The online school’s charter was approved for one additional year by the Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education during its Feb. 6 meeting. The approval is based on the condition that the school agrees to operate from July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2014, and COVA representatives must deliver an agreeable contract by Feb. 15 to Adams 12 headquarters. The charter will expire on June 30, 2014, therefore requiring COVA to find a new charter before the expiration date in order to continue to serve students. COVA executive director Mary Gifford said the school has a lot of work to do, but it’s nice to have a clear path. She said the COVA board has already begun the process of finding a new charter. “I think the school had a clear path forward and it’s going to be a ton of work,” she said. “But I believe everyone is up for it and eager to commence the work.” COVA is Colorado’s largest online school with around 4,400 students. It is a free, public school offering educational services to students in kindergarten through high school. The Adams 12 staff recommendation was to deny the renewal application due to the lack of success in COVA’s education program. COVA is currently in its third year of Priority Improvement status. Vice president Norm Jennings said although COVA works really well for many students, it’s obvious that there have been
cases that it’s also failed. He said he recognizes the fact that COVA has been upfront about the issues and appreciates COVA’s interest in doing the work needed to figure out which student will be best served by the school. “Try and not go for the low-hanging fruit and extra money that comes with it because you are hurting the reputation of the school and Adams 12 in the process,” he said. “But I like this resolution, it give you the chance you need to turn the shop around,” For board member Enrico Figueroa and board president Mark Clark, parental responsibility was an important aspect in their decision to approve the application. “We have to give parents the ability to choose what they believe is best for their child,” he said. “I’m not an expert on what is best for their students. I think we struck a good balance in giving the extra year. I wish you guys the best and hope you can turn it around.” Clark said he doesn’t think a governing board has the right to tell a parents how to educate their child. “We need to give parents the choice to make the right decision for their most precious gift,” he said. “I think the parent knows what is best for a child and that is what changed me to say that you can keep going for another year.” COVA board member Randy DeHoff said the school is aggressively focusing on reducing mobility, instituting stronger pre-enrollment counseling, setting clear expectations for students, teachers and administrators and increasing student engagement.
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Northglenn passes Amendment 64-related laws By Tammy Kranz
tkranz@ourcoloradonews.com Northglenn is considering prohibiting marijuana social clubs. The Planning Commission is expected to make a recommendation in the near future, after which council will take a formal vote. Council discussed the issue and other Amendment 64-related items during its Feb. 4 study session and consensus was that those types of clubs should not be allowed in the city. Amendment 64 legalizes recreational use of marijuana up to 1 ounce for anyone
21 or older. The social clubs are membersonly (and not opened to the general public) and people bring their own marijuana to smoke, which is how they are able to operate under Amendment 64. “Because there is no fundamental right to congregate for that purpose (smoking marijuana) ... it’s certainly something you can choose to legislate,” said city attorney Corey Hoffmann. Council unanimously approved five other ordinances that dealt with making the city’s laws in compliance with Amendment 64. Council passed those ordinances during its Feb. 11 regular meeting. Public hearings and the second and final votes
on the ordinances are scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, at City Hall, 11701 Community Center Drive. Hoffmann warned that the wording of the ordinances were awkward because smoking marijuana was still illegal under federal law. “The implementation that we’re recommending isn’t simply saying it’s legal because it’s not under all laws,” he said. One of the ordinances addressed what was covered under “public.” Amendment 64 prohibits smoking marijuana in public, however, it does not elaborate if someone’s front yard, which the public can see, would be considered public.
Hoffmann posed a worse case scenario for council to consider when defining “public.” “If you have a house next to a school, do you want to have someone smoking something that’s legal but in their front yard?” Hoffman asked. Council decided that people will not be allowed to smoke in their front yards, unless it was enclosed. Council will also decide in the next couple months whether it wants to allow retail marijuana businesses in the city. It is scheduled to discuss the issue during its March 18 study session.
Northglenn changes its annual fireworks show Fourth of July celebration altered as city eyes development in the area By Tammy Kranz
tkranz@ourcoloradonews. com Despite no definite plans for development at 120th Avenue and Grant Street, Northglenn City Council is altering its fireworks show for July Fourth because of potential construction. Council voted to nix traditional fireworks Feb. 11 by a 7-1 vote and instead go with proximate fireworks, engineered for use in close proximity to audiences and structures. Gene Wieneke, Ward IV, cast the dissenting vote and Joe Brown, Ward II, was absent. This decision puts the Fourth of July celebration operating cost at $58,670 — $13,610 more than what council approved in the 2013 budget. The higher costs include $9,500 more for the proximate fireworks (which cost $29,500 total), $1,000 for parking staff, $2,500 contingency costs and $610 for tower lights. Wieneke said during council’s Feb. 4 study session that he did not want to change the format of this year’s fireworks show because no development on that parcel has been approved by council yet. Staff said that assuming there would be construction happening over the summer was a better safe than sorry approach, since the proximate fireworks have to be ordered by March 4, and the city wouldn’t be able to place the order after that.
City staff has been working for years to develop the parcel at 120th and Grant. While there have been closed-door meetings recently regarding that property, council has not yet officially approved any projects. If construction does occur, Director of Management Services Paula Jensen explained to council during its Feb. 4 study session that the parking areas would need to be reshuffled, which means losing the launch site and the fallout zone for the traditional fireworks. The city will instead go with proximate fireworks with the shoot site will be on the lake. “It’s a different show ... there’s music that will go along with the fireworks show,” Jensen said. “It doesn’t require a vast fallout zone. They don’t shoot up as high so it’s a much more intimate show.” Satellite speakers will be placed in the car show area and one on the north side of the park so everyone can hear the music. The show, however, will not be very visible for those outside the park. “The people who are in the park get a much better view than they got of the traditional fireworks because they are closer to the ground,” said Amanda Peterson, director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services. “The farther away you are the less of a view you have.” There was a brief discussion about cutting the cost of the fireworks by shortening the duration of the show by half. “Seven minutes probably won’t be acceptable to the audience,” said Mayor Joyce Downing. Council concurred with her, and the show will be kept at 15 minutes.
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The Northglenn High School Step Team performs during the opening ceremonies at the 20th annual Cherry Creek Diversity Conference held Feb. 2 at Cherry Creek High School. Photo by Deborah Grigsby
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Romanoff declares candidacy Former state speaker to challenge Coffman for Congress By Ryan Boldrey and Darin Moriki
dmoriki@ourcoloradonews.com Former Democratic Colorado Speaker of the House Andrew Romanoff gave constituents food for thought when he made the early announcement to run against three-term U.S. Congressman Mike Coffman, R-Aurora, in 2014. “You mean you’re not thinking about the 2014 election already?” joked Romanoff, who served in the state House from 2000-08 and as speaker for the last four of those. Romanoff, a senior advisor at the Golden-based nonprofit International Development Enterprises (iDE), filed his paperwork with the Federal Elections Commission Feb. 1 and officially announced his candidacy a day later to a crowd of Adams County Democrats during a party meeting held at the Adams County Fairgrounds. “I think he’s going to be a very popular candidate in Adams County,” said Adams County District 1
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Superintendent reacts to Make Tax Time Pay improper budgeting allegations areimers@ourcoloradonews.com Adams 12 Five Star Schools superintendent Chris Gdowski was welcomed with applause and a standing ovation during last week’s board meeting. A group of Adams 12 employees showed up at the meeting in support of their leader, after a FOX31 Denver news report alleged improper budget practices made by the district. “I am here today to represent all the great professionals that stand behind me. We speak to you tonight to share a simple, yet emphatic message, we are proud to have Chris Gdowski as our superintendent,” said Beau Foubert, principal at Glacier Peak Elementary School. “Despite recent reports that would mislead you to the contrary, Mr. Gdowski is a man of incredible integrity and ethics. His moral compass is strong and just.” Those recent reports were made in a story released by FOX31 Denver on Feb. 4. The news agency conducted a three-month investigation that raised questions concerning past budget cuts, the district’s budget process and finances. In the last three years, the district has cut more than $56 million in the budget, $12 million alone for the
2012-13 school year. Professor James Sorensen of the University of Denver was hired by FOX31 Denver to review the district’s finances, budge process and allegations that school officials are hiding tens of millions of dollars. Sorenson’s review claims the district’s financial process is “sloppy” and suggests the district’s salaries, benefits and purchased services were inflated by more than $20 million. But Gdowski denies allegations made in the FOX31 Denver report and gave a lengthy statement during the Feb. 6 board meeting. He said it’s inexcusable that FOX31 Denver is broadcasting numerous falsehood of misinformation regarding the district and reporter Josh Bernstein is broadcasting untruthful information with malice and reckless disregard of the facts. Gdowski said the district hired an outside consultant, Vody Herrmann, the former Colorado Assistant Commissioner for School Finance, to review the district’s budget practices and finances. At this time the district is not releasing her findings, but according to a letter sent by Herrmann to the district, she states that she found no merit to the allegations and the district does not have a fund balance or reserves that are out of line with other
similar districts. “The district is not hoarding money, in fact, is acting prudently in planning for the long-term financial health of the district,” Hermann said in the letter. “I found all of the district’s funds to be accounted for publicly.” Fox31 Denver’s report also included allegations made by the district’s former internal auditor Gina Holub. In the story she accuses the district’s chief financial officer Shelley Becker of knowingly providing inaccurate information to elected members of the school board. But Gdowski said after hiring Becker in 2011, she’s made a positive impact in the budgeting process. Board president Mark Clark voiced his frustration with the news report during the meeting and said he was never approached by FOX31 Denver on the issues. He said under Gdowski’s leadership he has seen the district improve. Board member Fred Schaefer suggested that the board have an independent review of the budget process done in order to move forward with a “clean slate.” He said he doesn’t doubt the character of Gdowski, but believes another review would put the issues to rest.
NORTHGLENN NEWS IN A HURRY City Hall closed for Presidents Day
The city of Northglenn offices will be closed on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 18. Residents who wish to drop off utility payments may do so at the drop off box in front of City Hall, 11701 Community Center Drive. City Hall will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19. The Northglenn Recreation Center and Northglenn Senior Center will still be open that day, and all regularly scheduled activities will take place as normal. Trash will be collected as normal. Residents are reminded to have all their trash placed in polycarts and out to the curb by 7 a.m. the day of pick up.
Residents can call 303-451-8326 if they have any questions.
Warning notice for code violation redesigned
Starting this month February, the city’s Neighborhood Services Division began using a new and improved form to warn residents of municipal code enforcement issues. The forms were designed by city staff over the past few months to be more clear and concise than the previous warning notice. One of the issues made clearer on the form is its intent. The form clearly shows which section of the code the resident is in violation of and how many days they have to correct the problem. The warning notices should be seen as a reminder
of the code. A resident who receives a notice owes no money and has not been issued a citation. Previously, some residents were confused by the old forms and believed that they owed money or had to appear in court after receiving one. The new forms will hopefully correct this problem. Neighborhood Services issues approximately 141 notice of violation warnings each month. Most of the warning notices issued are for things like litter, signs on the side of the road and inoperable vehicles. About 87 percent of residents comply without the city issuing any fines or citations. For more information or questions, please call Neighborhood Services at 303-280-7876.
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THORNTON POLICE NEWS IN A HURRY Felony menacing: Officers were dispatched Feb. 1 at 1:52 a.m. to the 4200 block of East 115th Avenue in reference to a man menacing his roommates in the residence with a knife. The roommates told officers that the 35-year-old Thornton man came home intoxicated and began banging the walls and threatening the others with a knife. The fight
started after one of the roommates parked in his parking spot. Another issue was that a new roommate had moved in unbeknownst to him. The man was taken into custody and booked. Criminal attempt second-degree murder, domestic violence: Officers were dispatched Feb. 2 at 12:33 a.m. to 10211 Ura Lane in reference to a
loud noise complaint. They contacted a 32-year-old woman who had a scratched chin and red finger marks on her neck. She told the officers that she and her boyfriend were in a verbal argument when he grabbed her by the throat, trying to choke her, saying he was going to kill her. At one Thornton Police continues on Page 7
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On C-470, toll lanes best way to go The group tasked with devising a plan to improve C-470 made the right call last week when it decided to pursue the construction of new lanes that would come with a toll. It’s not a solution everyone will embrace, but when looking at how to arrive at a more-motorist-friendly highway, the truth is, there is no perfect path. It’s going to take money. It’s going to take time. And while the work is being done, it’s going to be inconvenient. So why do anything? Clearly, the Denver metro area is growing and much of that growth is taking place near C-470, which snakes from Interstate 25 to Interstate 70. The population along the 27-mile corridor is expected, by some estimates, to swell by more than 30 percent over the next 20 years. Already, some stretches of the highway see more than 100,000 vehicles a day. During morning and afternoon rush hours, the road is plenty congested now. Throw in thousands of extra vehicles per day, and the future of the road as a preferred, or even viable, route doesn’t look bright. That’s not acceptable for a corridor that includes areas like northern Douglas
OUR VIEW County, which is quickly becoming a magnet for businesses to open and relocate. So when the C-470 Corridor Coalition took up the task of brainstorming improvements in 2011, it was an important step. The coalition’s decision-making committee is made up of representatives from Littleton, Centennial, Lone Tree, Highlands Ranch and from Douglas, Arapahoe and Jefferson counties. The group’s focus, for now, is on the 13mile stretch from I-25 to Kipling, identified as the swath most in need of immediate assistance. After months of doing research, reaching out to communities and polling residents, the coalition was left with three logical choices: toll only new lanes, toll all lanes or try to raise taxes (sales or property). To be sure, the Feb. 7 decision to move
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What is your opinion of Valentine’s Day? People often have mixed views of Valentine’s Day, often seeing it as a “Hallmark holiday” or seeing it as a romantic day to show someone how much you care. We took time to ask locals what they think of the day. We quizzed locals on a sunny Friday morning at Two Rivers Craft Coffee Company at 7745 Wadsworth Blvd. in Arvada.
“I think it’s a great day to celebrate your loved ones and fairly lonely for people who don’t have one. I think it’s a 50-50. If I had a lady, I’d spoil her.” - Nathan Salley, Arvada
“I work in retail, so it’s kind of like ‘Just take a breath and get through it.’ I work at a grocery store and Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day are the two biggest days for flowers, so I just kind of bear it. It’s sad that I feel that way, but that’s how it is with a lot of holidays.” - Zoe Hindman, Arvada
“I like Valentine’s Day. It’s a good day to show you love someone special, show that you care and do something extra you wouldn’t do every day.” - Casey O’Daniels, Aurora
“I personally think it’s fun. Being engaged, I look forward to a lot more coming up. I’m really in love with her and we’re going to have many more, so it’s fun to look ahead and celebrate being in love.” - Justin LeVett, Golden
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forward on the plan for a minimum of one new express toll lane in each direction was neither hasty, nor uninformed. Tolling all lanes was the least-popular option in public polling and was rightfully dismissed. An all-toll highway might have backfired by keeping too many motorists away and costing municipalities more headache, gridlock and construction costs through the wearing down of local arterial roads. A property-tax increase surely would have been voted down, but there was some support in citizen polls for a sales-tax hike. We agree, however, with local officials who said such a measure could be unfair to communities located in the new taxing district. “I think we see it as a competitive issue having a retail tax here that we (wouldn’t) have in other locations, just outside the boundary,” said Lone Tree Mayor Jim Gunning, whose city is home to the popular Park Meadows mall. Imposing a toll only on new lanes makes the most sense, and as it would not require an election like the taxing options, would be the quickest to implement. It’s
also the most fair: It would be a motorist’s decision to use the new lanes and thus pay the fee. We venture to guess many would pony up to zip along at a quicker, lessencumbered pace. As mentioned, the plan, which carries a tentative price tag between $230 million and $350 million, isn’t perfect. The coalition acknowledges there may be a need to find additional funding sources if revenue from the toll lanes doesn’t fully pay for the project. It’s not an insignificant risk, but it is one worth taking, given the potential reward. The group plans to take some time to refine the conceptual design and cost estimates and there are environmental, traffic and revenue studies that must be done before anything is final. Even if everything goes as planned, it could be up to two years before construction begins. And that doesn’t cover the second-phase, from Kipling to I-70, which a different set of officials will get to work on shortly. So while we’re not there yet, at least we’re not stuck in rush-hour traffic, wishing for a magical way out.
Forgive the good guys, too This has certainly been an interesting week to watch how our society treats its heroes. The week started with the Super Bowl, of course. And, every Super Bowl has a story, and the one the media decided to focus on was the story of Ray Lewis. Lewis, who is an amazing athlete, was playing in the last game of a great career, and CBS Sports milked it for all it was worth. Of course, Lewis has a slightly different past, as well. In 2000, Ray Lewis was part of an incident at an Atlanta night club in which two young men ended up dead. Lewis’ friends were charged, but never convicted of the murders, and Ray Lewis has been silent about what actually happened. When asked about it, he had the chutzpah to instruct the families of the victims that God don’t use people who commit murder for His glory. Ray Lewis: Hero. Then early this week news breaks that Colorado’s own Todd Helton was arrested close to his home for driving under the influence. Helton, who has been a mainstay in the Denver sports scene for 15 years, is by all accounts a good guy. If his skills have diminished on the baseball field, that comes with age; but his value to the team is such that, even so, the Rockies have insisted on having him in the clubhouse. On top of that, his work in the community and his comportment off the field have, heretofore, made him a genuine role model. I’ll be very curious to watch how the Denver media treat Helton going forward. There do seem to be interesting cultural double standards at play, and right now, a good guy caught doing something wrong has a lot more to lose than somebody of questionable character. Don’t get me wrong — DUI is serious, and I don’t treat it lightly at all.
But for some reason we seem to be a lot harder on the good guys these days than on the thugs. I can only imagine what the victims of that incident in Atlanta were thinking this weekend as they watched the Ray Lewis love-fest. The world has forgiven him — will we be so easy on Todd Helton? It’s been said that the only thing this 24/7 media culture loves more than building up heroes is watching them fall down. Maybe we do that because then we don’t have to live up to high standards any more. If our heroes can be complicit in murder, or the girls of Jersey Shore, or notalent drug-addled celebrities, then why in the world should we expect great and noble things of ourselves? All in all, I’d rather the press devoted as much time to the story of a genuine hero. Take, for your consideration, the case of Chris Kyle: Navy SEAL, the most lethal sniper in U.S. history, husband and father, philanthropist, who was killed while trying to help out a veteran with posttraumatic stress disorder. Give that story 48 hours of non-stop television coverage, then maybe we would all have to start aiming for great and noble again. Michael Alcorn is a music teacher and fitness instructor who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. He graduated from Alameda High School and the University of Colorado-Boulder.
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Thornton resident Cathi Iannone was awarded third place in the Breakfast of Champions Wisconsin Potato Recipe Contest hosted by the Antigo, Wis.-based Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Grower’s Association. Iannone, who will receive a $100 gift card prize to her favorite grocery retailer as a part of her win, was honored for her Rustic Baked Breakfast Boats recipe that she submitted to the contest, which nestled an egg in a bed of Wisconsin potatoes, prosciutto or pancetta, Gorgonzola and Parmigiano Reggiano cheeses, cherry tomatoes and chives.
Geraldine May Parker, 78 Passed away on January 30, 2013. Survived by her husband of 63 years, Delvin Parker; Son, Delvin (Raelee); daughter Gaye; (John) Grandchildren: Kari (Mike), Jerod (April), Jennifer (Joe), Justin (Monica), and Jeff (Jill); Great Grandchildren: Dustin, Taylor, Jacob, Shelby, Jaiden, Jeffrey, Haley, and Corbin.
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point she said she lost consciousness. When she came to, she managed to break free and call 911. The boyfriend, a 45-year-old man whose address was not listed, was taken into custody, processed and later transported to the Adams County jail. Shoplifting: A 32-year-old Northglenn woman was arrested Feb. 4 after she tried to steal merchandise from Kmart at 1400 E. 104th Ave. A loss prevention officer saw her in the electronics department, cutting a locking device to a display camera with a knife. She then went to the computer area and took a Webcam, placing it in her pants. She was contacted as she tried to leave without paying for the items. The merchandise valued at $76 was recovered by the store. She was issued a summons and later released.
Shoplfiting, possession of drug paraphernalia, obstructing a police officer: A 45-year-old Northglenn woman was arrested Feb. 5 after she tried to steal $230 in merchandise from Safeway at 771 E. Thornton Parkway. A loss prevention officer saw her select a cart full of groceries and leave the store without paying for them. She was contacted outside the store and held for a police officer. The woman initially provided false identification to the officer and was found to have a glass pipe in her purse. She also had three active warrants out of Adams County. She was taken into custody, processed and later transported to the Adams County jail. 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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myself to a high standard and take my responsibility as a public figure very seriously. My entire career I have worked to set a positive example for my family and in our community and I fell far short of this standard. I make no excuses and accept full responsibility for my actions. I humbly ask your forgiveness.” The Colorado Rockies Baseball Club also issued a statement yesterday afternoon in which officials said they were “extremely disappointed” to learn of Helton’s arrest. “This type of behavior is taken very seriously by our organization. We know that he clearly understands the seriousness of his poor decision, the harm that could have been inflicted on others and the embarrassment his mistake has caused to himself, his family, the Colorado Rockies organization and to Major League Baseball. Todd is taking full accountability for his actions with his family, his fans and the organization. The man we have grown to know has strong values that are grounded in his family and hard work. Todd clearly understands the severity of the situation.”
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Joh n Hi om involv“there are cke best ing gu no easnlooper ack y som to deal ns, bu t sai solution nowle wit eth da s” to dged Th ing “ou h fire the e Demo r demoarm-re debate issue s lated on State General cratic cracy how vio fered of the Assem gover demand lence is nor, s.” trol his op State spebly du addre rin tha ini on on ech Jan g his ssi t is passi cer annu ng . 10, one take onately tain up deba to be area of also pro al ted “Le this fgu on said. t me legislativ topics e of the n conprime lawma e mo check “Why the sessio not kers st s have pump n. will Th for all tentio at sug gun sal unive ,” Hicke rsal ges nlo aisle. n of law tion es?” backg oper round makercertainly “It s on cau House is jus gh both t Color Mino t comp sides the atof the call ado Sp rity Le letely un for ad rin er Ma enfor involv all sal gs, be co ing pe es of said of rk Wa ceable,” Adams County and Jefferson County, Colorado • Volume 68, Issue 12 guns rso Hicke ller, nti — RBu ngen n-to-p nlo nor’s t Demot on ba erson including oper’s sta crats ckgrou transa tho “H nce. appla nd ch ction se Tracy e made uded ecks. s — afraid Kraft-T some the risky gover ha to Gun jump rp, D- point gislat contr into tha Arvad s,” sai a. “H d Re ol, one t.” xt fiv ors are p. e wasn’ of exp e t Sen. are month ected many Evie Hud mic a that Hi s of the to tak issue ak, righ s tha e up matte cke t reg t, hug rs, civ nloop session, over ulatin s Sen il un er addre was the tou . Lind ched g the ma ions jus a New and, ssed. Ec t on du ell Jan riju o- Com of co . 9 in ring ana ind the Sen urse, his 40- ust mon ate cha minu ry were Takingground mbers te rem also on the on thesought arks. of ho top openin issue age g day trolle nda of gu of the tain mes bein n vio heels d Gene item for legislat able g bu lence ive sess and of las ral Assemthis De de ilt is a velo ion. Pho t n Cle mo bly, Elemethe Decemyear’s pmen in to by ve especi cratic Courtne urcolo ntary -co be Auror t y Kuh Sch r massa a the ally on n- tal radon ater len ool the kin ews.c in Co cre at kil politi g abou — nnect Sandy lings om Ho — areand mu icut. edged cal iss t guns ha ue, But ok . startin ch mo as thes always just “Some g to re in gover been the point pop part a dic nor up to gu ackno ey in ercialof the Ca ns, wl wlothers ndian develop ndelas State to a ment. resia con violen north Street tinues t on Pa opose of Coand Ca ge 18 nally d Jeffer al Creek Th son sou few e comi siden theast Parkyea ng ped tial portioof the Ca rs is an devel by Ter merci ndelas, other opme n s Gr nt ove Greg Mastriona, director of Hyland Hills Parks and Recreation, stands next to a gondola at Water World. Mastriona has retired after 43 years. Photo by Andy Carpenean draw,executive al an oup. ra Causaof includformer acr r the Ve ers es. d op som en spaing res ldhuiz next The new Th uizen ething ce wil identi en said. will e de Candela al, velop fea l a Ca , a manafor Parkwa includ com home ture me y in wes s neighbo pit ge 1,5 m-we ha al. t Arvada rhood and s, 1,000 1,500 nt, on able 00 severa or mosingle ce co . Photo is taking nity, ve five comm held comm fam mplet of sha are by And un erciall millio re hig ily, ifferen offerthat us to tho ity,” y Carpen pe with hou ed, 1, a $2.7 million general obliga- missed by the Hyland Hills n squ he “It de vis t pri se staVeldhuiz ses in vad ’s kind space. ean are r-densit tached ey tion bond issue passed to build family. Board president Don ce Su ion.” a,” feet the low all ndard en sai Veldh of a cit and of ret y units the staina tural have the park. $300,0 Ciancio said he has the highs an d. comm bility ail an flairs mendcomplemuizen y within 00s off d we “The lar The park began with just two est regard for his overall perford sai . pa -powe unity, can be Highwa sharedy tur a cit plan. ous am ent eac d. “T red Veldh ne e see water slides, but grew the fol- mance and commitment to the ommu y 72 and h oth hey’ll y of Ar uizen n thr systemBetween ount ity truCandela sustails on thestreet Ar-Candela int lowing year with the addition of district. He said Mastriona did a ou g in nilig st, he s has parks of opener. There egrate space. s, we thoug nability roofs hts an said, fro ghou s the to traveling with Pam, who re- the wave pool and four slides. superior job for the district and “It tho ’ll meric of ho d tile op h, is space ’s a tre ugh m so- t Co ’s the said. fea open There haveBy, Ashley tired eight years ago. lorad is its nearl en spaReimers firs Next came Surfer’s Cove and will remain a pillar for the Hy500 an, cil “The recits recreature of mes. Th s to sol in ce dents space ’s a sig areimers@ourcoloradonews. sustai ,00 ity,” ar Each o,” he sait of its The break is well-deserved Thunder Bay in 1984, followed land community and a valued nificany 200 acr and the e the rea tio an big can firm 0 be na n trails d bu kind reatio pays comm ges bu bild. es t cau Veldh tion cen cen ed com after years of dedication to not by River Country in 1986. in the resource for the district. nal enjoy the ild unity, t for a fee ofilder wh ing comm of open omes It’s go se we uizen sai ter is ter. asp itm Its e bu ’re co only the Hyland Hills District, state $3,000 o bu “River Country really put WaGoing forward, Mastriona d. “It a $3 mi proximect of views area wh ent ild mo qu may ing to land ys mm ing of ali untai ere at atoLaundro- but the community. lot pe It an alld ou started llio be rea ity the comm itted ’s that ter World on the map because it said he will take with him the ple resiias solfied ren . If the r lot int s in Ca oth to tdo Greg exp n faLE ch LE LEED “w ns an -Mastriona to y His leadership and vision had tube rides and at that time many memories and experipoint ork, din d oth Bomat and ar pa ewable build o the ndela ron ED, or ED go silver sustai ensive uld inun1969. ity.” or recof s me tru ld. the ne certifi nabil , Veldh e an er lochader, graduated college and was have resulted in many facili- all the slides were body slides,” ences he’s made over the years, the other tec ls, geo energ build ntal Leaders ” home st beation Golde ity. d So en ed, major De for n, a the recreation job, ties including Adventure Golf he said. “We then built the first and will remember the great orhnolo therm y system s wit and s wh struc far, ab uizen sai play”looking U.S ing me sign, hip in En ity is an his If h it ere Pam . Gr wife happened to & Raceway, the Greg Mastriona family ride, Raging Colorado, ganization, staff and board he een ets gre certificat ergy an other peo and tion an out 30 d. when home the bu of the gy, they al heat s, such o-Th fee Bu en sta occu d ho get pu d ion selwife into the sits s with ilder ch . coole e recrea ilding ling of the execu- Golf Courses at Hyland Hills, which allowed for people to worked with. But for those who pie nine ho mesrun a reb mps me Envind Ch in are director of the mes tive ate Hyland Hills the Ice Centre at the Prome- interact on the ride. That was need a little reminder of the forpanie arlie Mcd. owne the tru sustai ooses no and d by a tion cenCouncil ards set ans the unde of are na r co Ka by the t to ble alrand Park District. nade — a collaboration with the pretty cool.” velop s, the taina r to use st and the will fea geothe ter wil . mer director, just take a look in ead Recreation n-n build commy with Ch is ava quali rm roo ture l ble to y bu my merci ment used, ftop 15 kil al heat be heate the ilable ties, Since then, the park has the top of his old desk. urc “She told ilt wife that she city of Westminster, the MAC erc Mo impro retrofi ha to the the fee Ranc has al part sn’t sta ial devel hwas drawin re tha vem t their tures, as well to offset owatt pump d and sure her husband would (Mature Adult Center) and of grown to 48 attractions built “I always had a candy drawer been h Co sol as sys of the rted ho mo oper, me Ve g res n jus ents, Ve home and interview,” Mastrio- course, Water World. mint over 67 acres, featuring rides that anyone could grab from, yet give “O The ldhuiz many oth st of thear pane tem idents t sus ldhuiz with mesai anm for som grocery erest fro comm sites ne thi most en sai na said.d“Ide was very fortunate to He said he’s also extremely like Voyage to the Center of the and I made sure and left it full,” taina er sus electr ls on en sai susou ng e oth sto m co unity, the co signifi d. taina a 360 and the is the t to Ca ble d. ici er po res to m bebu int the mright place at the right proud of the many programs “W nv can ble ty can -de view,” natur ndela living there- where is all started.” the district sponsors for chil- Earth, Mastriona’s favorite, and he said. we’ll e’ve be tentia build enien t sus feas tho time. That’s is ce sto al the most recent addition, the he see gree vie taina ugh. McKa continu en at l clients.there, as Mastriona tow Stand w fro said. beau res started his 43- dren in the district. bility ty n it “R Mile High Flyer. e to well y Rang Denver ley La m any eside of the IN THE KNOW feawork for ma as For said. “The best part of the job is “Voyage was built in 1994, ny year Hyland Hills career as a and ke, the home nts ha on it more vis of the e. The yea ve it course assistant superin- seeing the smiles of the kids,” and we still have hour-long for ma golf www.l inf rs an DID YOU KNOW? most natural Pikes PeFlat Iro site. Th nytendent, ivefor ormati ak on ns, do ey defin beau years,”d before becoming the he said. “Knowing that the pro- waits,” Mastriona said. “It’s a wn ward. on ab ty ing Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District executive director in 1972. grams and the facilities are bechara of the the Fro ou five-minute ride, that’s fast and com t Ca was established in 1955, and was the . cteris site is nt ndelaOver the years he had an in- ing used and enjoyed by the features robotics. It’s still right on tics first park and recreation district in Colos, part in growing the dis- kids, that’s pretty neat. You can’t of it.” e tegral on top, even though it is getting rado. The district serves nearly 110,000 trict, as well as becoming the beat that.” a little competition from the residents in a 24-square mile area visionary behind Water World. But before many of these fa- Mile High Flyer.” located in southwest Adams County But as of Jan. 1, he no longer cilities and programs could beMastriona’s work in the field Printed and including areas of Westminster and on
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Corridlin . ative invol states, r less than ate is happ old. how Interst Aprilton Cher is beginr from ening in ved with what or year The last ystate levelnts in Westmins s of his have a, Washingto including AlaMarchtwoning corrido child y the state bill Penis term n and Louis hood ing on is freewa ter to the . adop this year. her last in early By Darin Moriki ton is work the busyShe’s Street. the expa He care,” she education there have witneted similar polic iana, been nition and healt nsion of - spon said the legisl are saying Kipling said. “I representi dmoriki@ourcoloradonews.com of who 25 toWest ssed tens ies and mins people that the when h sorin was dolla ation ter bill defing overall can and Medi carry g this to conti the Hil sixthink to be fixed “I conc years, thatarea year reflec he is ers,” rs in savings for of millions of needsfor lost in cal Leav use the Fami nue it on ing out Jack Hilthe the hing so she know saidlast ly mun erns he heard he said. e Act. their taxpa ts around Regional Transportation District General is somet am work political cross and it got for She said the from the the ity mem r who congestion,” thethe s herissione ystate This to bill way ing more bers comfire. year Capi comm Manager Phil Washington declared high exwoul and For this s County tol. it comes on So Ulibarri to get that with Sen. people comcom ing with Evie Huda I in using to be consd allow his in front of their their porches Douglaupcoming on’s policy sessiaon, put pectations as RTD continues several transthe Offic will be work bert, FMLA, campaign hom k ners, legislative Deve she isof the coaliti idered Last sessi in place.” - session of the Colorado General Assembly on Jan. 10 at the state Capitol. Guns, marijuana, civil unions like dom Gov.esJohn Hickenlooper gives his State of the eState to a joint lopm of address durin as chair childhood focusing trail. Economic portation projects targeted toward the Denon Penis grandchild ent serves g estic He bill, und and Inter Trade to is parteastbo HB 1170 ton’s tann parents. education onon, early ren and . limit and the economy were among topics Hickenlooper’snatio speech. More coverage, Pages 10-11. Photo by Courtney Kuhlen encoof of taxpa focusing on stew 3 during ver metro’s northern region. , mittee s for definof urage , tannface delays grandnal the mino to the coaliti itely. Peniswas postponed ing Alliance on Jan. “This According rs and expa security yer resources, ardship dustradvanced man the growth Washington highlighted several projects to I-25 ing morni County Business backng of nsion of again for ton is bring in- civil unio will go along financial ufact the from Kipling during y in address the Douglas with law and community during a Jan. 4 legislative breakfast hosted by ing it travelers es the upco deare need Colorado. He uring inare de Frank McNulty rssion. enforceme 11 minut be passe n bill that will with the ming sestrust House Speaker und travele evening. Louisville-based nonprofit 36 Commuting more than nt. port worked in Colorado said jobs outgoing state “This bill d this session,” definitely to He said he is and westbo the and e in hour, es Lawrenc Solutions at the Omni Interlocken Resort. working rush to cal econ ing families that supas 18 minut other impowould take careshe said. larssave Colorado Rep.-elect Polly expected on a bill and the omy. “The Denver-metro regionRep.will the state layed as much the corridor is Holbert, milli of those be deter rtant fami Chrisbe lot over the “I’ll be state h along mining ons of dolleft,Washington ly mem to by Jane Reuter 30 percen greatest city in theFrom West,” said. “I spon Growt pay Photo than a bette that ensu soring bers.” for the session. more r way e kickoff legislation res indiv ization requ really believe that, aand I believe that it can be increase by legislativ one faced and inpat ired hospitalof teleph financial iduals that 20 years. done through the transportation investments ient treat have ng the next with a series on has been adversity ment ones grabbi have Beginning coaliti during s that we’re making in this region.” Lawmakers do to be the in July, the s to citizen aren’t going it means you really Speaker town halls ting three option continues However, he said RTD’s journey to accomaddiany addi so on Page . presen ng House headlines, plish these projects has not been an easy one. 7 leaders: tolling g lanes tive session on,” outgoi re the ones that busy l of the business new legisla g the existin ed contro to pay attenti “They’ In May 2012, the 15-member RTD board the and area tol for the new; and and keepin have regain their ma- Frank McNulty said. highest impact on By Jane Reuter tional lanes all the lanes, old and decided against placing a 0.4 percent sales Democrats , and maintain adad lican to have the to pay for jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com House , and Repub tive are going to free; tolling ty or sales taxes tax increase on the general election ballot to Colorado owners state Senate y legisla my.” business raising properlanes. fund FasTracks. This means if current finanand jority in the the Douglas Count t business econo across urged testify come Father of three Timothy Forehand wants of McNulty Capitol,” n ditional new thing that has cial projections remain as they are, the North members could impac for a is just no at the state issues of concer said that more time with his young daughters. A new on hand “The one that there and toll “show up Metro and Northwest lines will not be comwhen delegation t said, “is e-sponof them were back r supporters procedure for patients with his form of liver could go clear,” Hilber pleted until 2042. owners. Four y Business Allianc Jan. 3 bring decidBy Jane Reute table. world you donews.com what is decid on Page 19 cancer may give him several more months. Count are on the way in the session held . continues But Washington saidjreute he is convinced these No matter r@ourcolora Douglas Legislators tive kickoff g roadways. will remain free.” County That’s a precious gift to a man who a year al Center s legisla existin Medic toto two projects will be done way before the prog Dougla in- sored in g (lanes) Sky Ridge us about s urged ago was told he likely wouldn’t survive for on is leanin leader ed, existin to be cautio jected completion dates and noted the trans-stay aware and get as at Lone Tree’s addithe coaliti State or addi you need s to one more month. Hilbert said n to toll any new “The bills ss owner portation district has made significant strides could impact them and busine CapiCapi that Forehand underwent surgery to install construction sed ward a decisio in issues in the past two years. Involved that time, Washing- seats at the state to pay for be discus the device that’s expected to extend his take their tional lanes He said this will ton said RTD has eitherlawma begunkers construction Feby and Feb life Jan. 8 at Sky Ridge Medical Center. He maintenance. coalition’s Januar or contracted work out for 77 percent of its results at the among the first patients in the United States they go over cted planned FasTrack network projects, includDepart- heavilymeetings, when to undergo the process, and Sky Ridge is the survey condu cuts to the ruary ing the Gold, West Rail, U.S. Bus Rapid Transit telephone some recent first of a handful of centers permitted to from a recent ch Consultants. restructure (BRT), East Rail and Interstate 225 Rail Lines. e. d with these uction could perform it pending approval from the Food S ment of Defensneed to go forwar could be by Hill Researthat route, constr ,” he said. “Of course we’ve had our challenges, but VIEW AN’S and Drug Administration. “If we go “I think we “but I think they if not sooner requires our I always like to say that it’s not all about the MIKE COFFM tax piece, the fact that said, in early 2014, t compromise The Dallas man was diagnosed with option that pushes cuts,” he knock down — the knock down being the that doesn’ no attention to start pick a financing n: “I like the sly the vast way for a t resolutio in obviou ocular melanoma in January 2012. The fast- Doctors and nurses prepare Timothy Forehand for surgery Jan. 8 at Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree. The Dallas we permanen done On fiscal challenges — but the get up,” Washington y. There was the g taxes), that that they “If those two tax cuts remain was a win. On growing eye cancer already had spread to man was diagnosed a year ago with cancer that has since spread to his liver. Photo by Courtney Kuhlen national securitthese cuts. I think the no- a vote (raisin r. But I don’t think most of the Bush said. “We’ve had these challenges, but we’re people I thought to citizens say. cuts, and we his liver, where tumors typically are lethal. happen, so it out furthewhat I am hearing detail paid we majority of American at all balanced with getting up off the canvas, and we’re getting would neveran across-the-board fix it, but now. We’ve it wasn’t “It’s a devastating diagnosis,” said Dr. options are citizens say `yeah, thought it negative side, to spend even more money do them done pretty quickly.” ” this bill e.’ g `let’s just Charles Nutting, who performed the pro proof Defens I’m hearin ne else to pay the taxes.’ in the and the debt and tion was are, in fact, going Washington also said work on the nearly Department l. 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By Jane Reuter
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Douglas County School Board Vice President Dan Gerken resigned the week of Jan. 7, and already has stepped down from his seat. He cited growing family and work obligations. Board President John Carson said the group will begin the process of finding his replacement during the Jan. 15 board meeting. Gerken was elected to the board in 2009, and his term was set to expire in November. He did not return calls for comment, Gerken but Carson said there is no mystery surrounding his resignation from the education reform-focused board. “We depend on people being willing to take a lot of time out of their lives and work and families to do this,” he said, noting board members invest at least 20 hours a month to the unpaid post. “Dan has served selflessly in that capacity for over three years now. I greatly appreciate what he’s done for our school district.” Carson said Gerken first approached him about resigning shortly after the new year. “I tried to talk him out of (resigning), but he made his decision,” he said. Though the board has often been criticized for its fast-paced reform efforts, Carson said he doesn’t believe that was a factor in Gerken’s resignation. “If you run for office, you have to be prepared for that,” he said. “Speaking for myself, the reason I got involved in public education was to make some changes in public education that I think have been needed for a long time. I know Dan felt that way as well.” In seven years on the board, Carson said this is the fourth vacancy filled by appointment. “It’s not an infrequent occurrence,” he said. The board has 60 days to fill the empty seat. Any candidate must live in Gerken’s district — District D — which extends from Castle Pines to the southeast corner of the county. Potential school board candidates must be at least 18 years of age, a 12-month resident and registered voter of the district, and have no direct or indirect interest in district contracts. All current school board members are registered Republicans, but the office is officially nonpartisan. “We’re just looking for people that are interested in improving public education, continuing to make our school district the best, and keep making it stronger,” Carson said. Gerken, a father of two, lives in Castle Pines with his wife, Gina. He is chairman and co-founder of Gerken Taxman Interests, a commercial real estate investment and development company.
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Tom’s Urban 24 takes it up a notch
When Tom’s Urban 24, the 24-hour dinerish eatery at 15th and Larimer, expands into other cities, chief concept officer Tom Ryan said the plan is to keep roughly 70 percent of the Denver menu, but reserve the other 30 percent to include local fare. Immediate growth plans include two more Tom’s restaurants with one likely to be in California, said Stacie Lange, executive vice president of public relations for Consumer Capital Partners, parent company of Tom’s Urban 24 and the giant Smashburger chain. Ryan and Lange invited Pat “Gabby Gourmet” Miller and I to a lunch tasting last week to sample dishes from the “Winter Menu” that recently debuted. We nibbled on 14 new delightful dishes that, frankly, have much improved the cuisine quality over my first experience at the restaurant right before it opened roughly 90 days ago. “The old 90-day rule is really true,” Ryan said about what he asserts is the typical amount of time it takes a restaurant to work out the kinks. “It’s like rewiring your house with the electricity on.” New menu items include pot pies with filet mignon or truffled lobster and shrimp; Stranahan’s whiskey barbecued ribs; openfaced Angus meatloaf platter; Urban super pho with egg, shrimp, chicken and duck confit; fried brussels sprouts with Asian vinaigrette; Tuscan kale and romaine chicken Caesar, and fried “Chickenlooper” with sweet corn pancakes served with syrup and butter. Some of the new dishes are on the dinner menu only, available from 4-10 p.m. daily. Others appear on the breakfast, lunch and late-night menu from 10 p.m. to 4 p.m. Egg dishes have been added to the dinner menu because of customer demand. In addition to expanding the Tom’s brand, Ryan said Consumer Capital Partners plans to reopen Tossa, the pizza and pasta place in Boulder that the company closed in December, somewhere in the Denver region, but wouldn’t specify. He said the concept needed to be refined.
Zonta Club hits big 1-0
The Zonta Club of Douglas County recently marked its 10th anniversary with a luncheon at La Dolce Vita Restaurant in Castle Pines that was attended by club members as well as special guests, including Zonta district governor Sheila Davis and former district governor Mary Benoit. Zonta Club of Douglas County is part of Zonta International, a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide. During the past 10 years, the Zonta Club of Douglas County has donated more than $60,000 to local charities, and gave more than $10,000 in scholarships to local high school seniors. Members donated more than 900 hours of time to local nonprofits last year alone. Trivia Night, the club’s major fundraiser, takes place April 20 at Kirk Hall at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock. Registration is open for teams and individuals who want to compete. More information: www.zontadistrict12. org/douglas or by contacting vice president Parker continues on Page 16
‘No Dogs Allowed’
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out the laughs The cast of “No Dogs Allowed” brings culture, humor and energy to the story of a girl and her dog. Courtesy photos
Children theater show embraces cultural diversity By Clarke Reader
creader@ourcoloradonews.com “It’s like a rock concert for kids.” That’s how actor Seth Caikowski describes the Arvada Center’s latest children’s theater production, “No Dogs Allowed.” The show runs at the center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., until April 12. Performances are at 10 a.m. and noon Tuesdays through Fridays, and select Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Not only does “No Dogs” feature a wide range of musical numbers, from rock and rap to blues, it also features a highly interactive set and story that will have children of all ages clapping and cheering along with the story. “This is the most technically complex show I’ve put on yet, and one of the most highly accomplished casts I’ve worked with,” said director Edith Weiss. “There’s not a purer sound than little kids’ laughter, and we want to squeeze every drop of humor out of the script.” The story is based on a book written by Sonia Manzano — “Maria” from Sesame Street — and follows Iris (Sarah Grover) and her Puerto Rican family in New York City as they go on a day trip to a nearby lake. Iris sneaks her dog El Exigente (Rachel Graham) along, and all kinds of adventures ensue on the way and at the lake. Weiss, who has directed and written many children’s plays, said it was important to her and the production that the bilingual nature of the characters and play be honored, and they received some help from a cast member.
Don Joe (Tyrell Rae) runs a deli and sells his wares in the Arvada Center’s children’s theater production of “No Dogs Allowed.” “Sonia Justl (who plays Shorty) grew up in Brazil, and so we spent a whole rehearsal with her making sure we were getting pronunciations right,” said Caikowski, who plays Juan. “As a cast we really wanted to be respectful and honor the culture. We wanted to share it.” One of Weiss’ favorite things about “No Dogs” is the way that Spanish is used throughout, and how students react to it. She said that many underserved schools and student groups come to see the show, and many speak Spanish, and so it’s really exciting for them to hear the language used in the play.
With all her experience working to produce theater for children, Weiss said the most important thing is that one should never talk down to them, but be honest. “The kids are looking at everything, and they’re so attentive, but you always have to keep their attention,” said Norrell Moore, who plays Carmen. “This play really connects with kids, and they get really involved.” Moore added that the story really focuses on problem solving, and shows children that the family on stage is just as silly as theirs are. Both Caikowski and Moore said that the family energy created on stage is a testament to how well the actors get along together. While all of this is part of the subtext of the show, Weiss said that “No Dogs Allowed” is a show that children and adults should come for the singing, the dancing and the laughter. “All we really want is the kids to leave with joy and laughter,” she said. For tickets and more information, call 720-898-7200 or visit www.arvadacenter. org.
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Give Live
The Grammy-nominated band DeVotchKa will headline Give Live, a benefit concert for the Bonfils Blood Center, beginning at 8 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Paramount Theatre. DeVotchKa, widely known for composing the score to the film “Little Miss Sunshine”, released its seventh album “Live With the Colorado Symphony” in November. “Throughout the Colorado community, Bonfils is most known for collecting blood donations from our generous blood donors,” said Jessica Maitland, vice president of marketing and community operations. “This new benefit concert will give us the platform to share another important way our community can help us save and enhance lives
— through financial contributions.” Reserved and VIP tickets available at www.bonfils.org/benefitconcert.cfm.
Dinner, a show and Short
Comedian and actor Martin Short is the featured entertainer during the third annual Early Bird fundraiser, a benefit for the InnovAge Foundation, a nonprofit that channels community support and funding to enhance the independence and quality of life for seniors. The early-evening event, from 4:30-9 p.m. Feb. 23 in the Seawell Grand Ballroom in the Denver Center of the Performing Arts, includes cocktails, dinner, auctions, music and Short’s comedy. This is a chance to dress up, dine well, laugh loud and still make it to bed at a reasonable hour. Tickets are $500 for dinner, Short’s
performance, a post-event reception and meet-and-greet with the comedian. Tickets for dinner and the show only are $250. And there’s a $100 ticket for the show only with general seating in the back of the ballroom. RSVP by Feb. 15 at www.myinnovage.org.
Generous DeGeneres
Talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres was so flattered by Denver’s Curtis Hotel — a Doubletree by Hilton’s “Couples We Love Celebrity-themed Valentine’s Day Getaway” promotion — that she called the hotel during her show on Feb. 7 to reserve The Ellen & Portia package. The DeGeneres-themed package includes a CD of “Now, That’s What I Call Dance” for your own private dance party, a bath of Blondies, a bottle of California red wine and two blonde wigs — all to honor the talk show host and her wife Portia de Rossi.
Connie, the unsuspecting Curtis Hotel desk clerk, answered the call while DeGeneres disguised her voice to try to reserve the room for Feb. 14-16. After a few funny moments, DeGeneres finally came clean and identified herself. But she sweetened the deal by promising to send several goodies from the Ellen DeGeneres show shop, plus said she’d fly Connie to be an audience member of her show. You can see the segment at http://bit.ly/ XNRM9i . Other “Couples We Love” packages are available at www.thecurtis.com. Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for BlacktieColorado.com. She can be reached at penny@ blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.
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Academy’s Za ch Te l l e s is averaging 3.9 three-pointers made a game, which is the second most in the state. Telles has made at least two treys in all 16 games he’s played and has also made five or more in five games. Against Clear Creek he hit seven threepointers and scored 31 points.
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Holy Family’s Luke Golter goes up for a layup in the second half of the Tigers’ 46-45 victory over Pinnacle on Monday.
Number of charges that J e f ferson Academy’s Emma Anderson has taken this season, which is the third most in the state. She has twice taken two charges in a game, once against Peak to Peak and again against Bishop Machebeuf.
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Holy Family’s David Sommers dunks the ball over Pinnacle’s Chase Phillips in the fourth quarter of the Tigers’ 46-45 victory over Pinnacle on Monday.
Pinnacle’s Chase Phillips drives to the basket against Holy Family’s Jarron Sprenger during Monday’s game at Holy Family. The Tigers won 46-45. Photos by Jonathan Maness
Holy Family holds off Pinnacle 46-45 Tigers get ninth straight victory By Jonathan Maness
jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com BROOMFIELD - The rest of Class 3A may have to take notice, because two of the tops teams in the state went at it Monday night at Holy Family gymnasium. And it was a classic. A game that came down to the very last second and the very last possession. But in the end Holy Family let out a big sigh of relief and pushed its winning streak to nine games by topping Pinnacle 46-45. “Fortunately for us we found a way on our home court,” Holy Family’s David Sommers said. “Coach preaches about it, that every possession matters and that is what it came down to at the end.” Holy Family is regarded one of the top schools in the state, and rightfully so. The Tigers, who are currently ranked No. 3 in the state, are a perennial state playoff squad and have only dropped two games this season -one to 4A Broomfield and another to No. 8 University. But Pinnacle has fallen under the radar, partly due to its not so impressive 10-7 record. But the Timberwolves difficult nonconference schedule can be held accountable for that and losing by one point on the
‘Fortunately for us we found a way on our home court.’
David Sommers road to a top-five team may start getting Pinnacle, which is a perfect 10-0 in the Frontier League, some respect. “I know I have a really good team,” Pinnacle’s coach Lou Vullo said. “That’s why I schedule such a difficult non-league schedule. We knew we could hang with them.” Pinnacle had the ball with a chance to win at the end, but senior Chase Phillips was called for traveling as he drove to the basket as the last ticks went off the clock. The way the Timberwolves started the game, it was surprising that they had a chance to win. Pinnacle turned the ball over on four of its first five possessions and had 15 turnovers in the first half and the Tigers took advantage behind the play of Jarron Sprenger. Sprenger scored eight of his 10 points in the opening quarter as Holy Family jumped out to an 19-12 advantage after the first quarter. And sophomore Luke Golter took over in the second for the Tigers, scoring seven consecutive points to push Holy Family’s advantage to 28-18 at halftime.
For Pinnacle, things went from bad to worse when starting point guard Sansom Ouk sprained his ankle and had to sit the rest of the game with a brace on his ankle. “I think he’ll be alright,” Vullo said. The Timberwolves rallied in the second half, thanks in part to the Tigers getting in foul trouble. Both Sprenger and Sommers had to sit in the third due to foul trouble and Pinnacle took advantage behind the play of Phillips and Danko Krcum. The duo scored six straight points to get Pinnacle within three, but Holy Family’s Chuck Hollwedel hit a runner at the buzzer to advance the Tigers lead to 36-31 going into the final quarter. “We talked about it at the halftime,” Vullo said. “I told the kids that we were right back in the game if we cut down on the turnovers. They stuck together and played the way we know how to play.” Pinnacle’s opened the fourth quarter on 10-2 run and the Timberwolves got their first lead of the game after a tip-in by David Pinela. Chase Gonzales hit a jumper to extend the Timberwolves advantage to 43-40 with two minutes left in the contest. The Tigers responded with a 6-2 run which was capped by a dunk by Sommers, who scored four of his six points in the final quarter. “(The dunk) was big for the energy, but we still had to work after that,” Sommers said. Krcum scored a game-high 16 points, while Austin Brown and Devlin Granberg each had eight for Holy Family.
per game Community Christian’s Bryan Hodge is averaging, tops among all seniors. Hodge has had 12 double-doubles so far this season, and has twice brought down 20 or more rebounds. He grabbed a season’s best 22 boards against Faith Baptist and then had 20 against Gilpin County.
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“I know I have a really good team and we play awesome against competition like this.” The Pinnacle boys basketball coach Lou Vullo after his squad lost 46-45 to Holy Family on Monoday
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Girls basketball: Gators win fourth straight Ahaneku gets second triple double of the season By Jonathan Maness
jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com ARVADA - Standley Lake has been on fire as of late, cruising to a 59-33 win over rival Arvada West on Friday. The Gators have now won four consecutive games and are tied for third in the Jeffco League with a 6-6 record. Sophomore Casey Torbet led the way with 21 points, 10 rebounds and six steals, while Haley Lopez added 16 points and Sara Shileny had 12 boards and four assists. The Gators have improved their overall record to 10-9. JEFFCO LEAGUE: Pomona (9-11, 4-9 JL) dropped its second game in a row, the Panthers lost to Lakewood 68-26 on Friday. Kristen Seltenreich and Rachel Oester each had eight points to lead the way for Pomona. METROPOLITAN LEAGUE: Jefferson Academy (8-8, 2-4 ML) ended its recent slide on Friday by getting a road victory over Faith Christian 52-46. Sara Miller led the way with 12 points and eight rebounds for the Jaguars. Kyleigh Raff added 11. 5280 LEAGUE: Belleview Christian (152, 5-1 5280) got back on track Thursday by topping Denver Eagles Christian Homeschool 52-32. Sydney Ahaneku had her second tripledouble of the season with 12 points, 17 boards and 11 blocks. Kayla Iwahashi led the way with 16 points. Rocky Mountain Lutheran (13-4, 2-3) topped Shining Mountain Thursday, 46-39. Brittany Zemlicka led the way with 15 points, while Hannah Sievert added 12. Community Christian (7-8, 2-4) beat Cornerstone Christian (3-10, 1-3) on
Horizon’s Gabby Jimenez looks for an open teammate. Photos by Jonathan Maness Horizon’s Kayla Chand goes up for a basket while being guarded by Legacy’s Mackenzie Neely. Thursday 37-28. Alex Quimby led the way with 15 points for the Crusaders. FRONT RANGE LEAGUE: Horizon picked up its third straight win on Friday, topping Fairview 56-39. The Hawks set the tone early with a 17-7 lead after the first quarter. Ashley Rasmussen led the way for the Hawks with 15 points. Alyssa Rader added 12 and Kaylie Rader had 10. Legacy (9-10, 5-7 FRL) ended its recent slump on Friday, beating Boulder 56-43.
Courtney Smith led the way with 22 points, while her sister Caitlyn had 21. Mountain Range (8-11, 1-11) dropped its third straight game on Friday, losing 6443 to Monarch. EAST METRO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE: Westminster (6-13, 3-3 EMAC) won its second consecutive victory on Friday, topping Adams City 47-40. Ariel Belfiore and Veronica Recendez each had 10 points to lead the way for the Wolves, who have won three of their past four games.
COLORADO 7 LEAGUE: Skyview (9-10, 2-6 Colorado 7) dropped a heartbreaker Thursday, losing to rival Fort Lupton 39-31. FRONTIER LEAGUE: The Pinnacle (69, 4-5 FL) couldn’t overcome a dismal first half Friday night, losing to Clear Creek 4238. The Timberwolves were held to only nine first-half points and were facing an 11-point deficit at the half. Karalyn Maestas led the way for Pinnacle with game-best 15 points, she also had five rebounds and five steals. The Academy (7-10, 5-4 FL) struggled Friday night, losing 75-26 to Denver Science & Tech Stapleton.
Boys basketball: Trojans top rival Northglenn Community Christian picks up second straight win By Jonathan Maness
jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com THORNTON - The Thornton Trojans continued its strong play at home Friday night by topping rival Northglenn 58-34. Samuel Shumate led the way with 17 points, while Donovan Gomez-Onofre added 15. The Trojans held a slight 17-13 lead after the first, but locked down the Norse in the second quarter, allowing Northglenn only three points in the frame. Thornton (12-8 overall, 4-2 EMAC) improved to 9-0 at home, while Northglenn dropped to 6-13 overall and 3-4 in the EMAC. EAST METRO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE: Westminster (1-18, 0-6) lost a tough one Friday night, falling to rival Adams City 38-36. The Wolves held a 15-13 advantage at the half, but couldn’t hold off the Eagles in the second half. Patrick Wilson led the way for Westminster with 12 points. JEFFCO LEAGUE: Standley Lake (4-15, 3-9 JL) lost its third consecutive game on Friday, falling to Arvada West 47-33. Marcus Asmus led the Gators with 16. Pomona (1-19, 0-13) lost to rival Lakewood on Friday 71-39. Javis Larson had 12 points to lead the Panthers. METROPOLITAN LEAGUE: Jefferson
Academy (7-8, 2-5 ML) has been on a slide recently, losing its third consecutive game on Friday, falling 51-39 to Faith Christian. Brody Hornaday had 17 points in the losing effort for the Jaguars. FRONT RANGE LEAGUE: Horizon (8-11 overall, 4-8 FRL) dropped its second consecutive game Friday, losing to Fairview 64-42. Jake Ralphs led the way with 11 points for the Hawks. Legacy (6-11, 2-8) lost its sixth in a row on Friday, losing 7056 to Boulder. Mountain Range (5-14, 1-11) couldn’t stop its recent slide on Friday, falling to Monarch 63-37. Jacob Taylor had a gamehigh 24 points for the Mustangs. 5280 LEAGUE: Community Christian (11-5, 5-1 5280) have picked up two straight wins, including a 58-33 win over Cornerstone Christian Academy (3-11, 2-4). Charles Wittman led the way for the Eagles with 16 points, while Bryan Hodge had 14 points and 10 boards. Belleview Christian (4-12, 2-4) topped Denver Eagle HomeSchool on Thursday, 48-37. Allen Johnson led the way with 16 points, while Jameson Iiams added 12. FRONTIER LEAGUE: The Academy (10-6, 7-2 FL) struggled Friday night, losing 84-53 to Denver Science & Tech Stapleton. COLORADO 7 LEAGUE: Skyview (811, 4-4 Colorado 7) couldn’t get past rival Fort Lupton Thursday losing 45-25. Alex Alcala led the Wolverines with eight points.
Legacy High School in Broomfield had 17 student-athletes sign letters of intent to play at the college level for 2013. Photo by Pam Wagner
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sports@ourcoloradonews.com The following schools have submitted lists of athletes who signed letters of intent. Some of the lists include athletes who signed early in November as well as those who signed last Wednesday on National Letter of Intent day. Holy Family: Alex Toderica, soccer, Denver University. Horizon: Spencer Elliott, football, Chadron State; Makenzy Mitts, softball, Adams State; Gabby Penaflor, cross country, University of Missouri at Kansas City; Lindsey Pritchard, softball, Otero Junior College; Kaylie Rader, basketball, Wyoming; Chad Reffel, football, Western State; Dustin Rivas, football, Colorado Mesa; Easton Robbins, football, Chadron State. Legacy: Angelique Archuleta, softball, Kansas Wesleyan; Hannna Caress, softball, Colorado Christian; Jacob Davis, swimming, Brigham Young; Michael Danne, baseball, Kansas Wesleyan; Sarah Goodman, soccer, Hastings College; Mariah Latham, softball, Doane College; Skyler McWee, football, Colorado Mesa; Melanie
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Roundup: Pomona wins Jeffco League Championships Westminster third at EMAC Championships By Jonathan Maness
jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com LAKEWOOD - Pomona took first in six different weight classes to win the Jeffco League Championships. Thomas Gutierrez (106 pounds), Travis Torres (113), Josh Rosales (120), Austin Marvel (138), Matthew Seifert (145) and Archie Colgan (160) all won their weight classes. Raymond Robledo (132) was second to Bear Creek’s JT Garcia, while Ethan Wright (152) and Ramon Yslas (182) also placed second for the Panthers. Standley Lake finished eighth at regionals, but didn’t have any wrestlers place. EMAC LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP: Gabe Grimaldo (170) finished first to help the Wolves finish third at the League Championships. Brighton took first and Prairie View was second. Westminster had 12 different wrestlers place - Alonzo Sotelo (106), Santos Valtierra (120), John Fugita (132) and Christian Wood (195) all finished second. Tomas Sanchez (152) was fourth, while Isaiah Santistevan (112), Matt Bryan (145) and Isaiah Villarreal (160) were fifth. Joe Merlos (138) was sixth, while Joe Bryan (126) and Jordan Chavez (220) each placed seventh. Northglenn’s Maurisio Garcia (112) took first for the Norse and Rocky Nava (106) and Macario DeLara (160), Cruz DeLara (285) were third. Zach Gastelum (132) was fourth and Michael Garcia (126) and Christian Schale (138) were fifth for Northglenn. Ryan Roche (120), Reggie Buckalew (145) and Bradley Elliott (182) also placed for the Norse. Thornton placed 10th, behind a thirdplace finish by Levi LeBaron (220) and a
Westminster’s Gabe Grimaldo (170) finished first to help the Wolves finish third at the League Championships. File photo fourth-place finish by Dezmond Romero (106). Also placing for the Trojans were, Miguel Trejo (126), Javier Stubbs-Hernandez (132), Kyle Durant (160) and Josh Cordova (170). WRESTLING RANKINGS: Not surprising, but Pomona retains the top spot in Class 5A, while Mountain Range is ranked eighth. Torres, Robledo, Colgan are all ranked
No. 1 in their weight class for Week 9. Rosales is ranked No. 2, while Wright and Marvel are No. 3 in their class. Mountain Range’s Randy Boerner remains the top spot at 152 pounds, while Jorge Rodriguez (285 pounds) is ranked No. 3. Legacy’s Conner Casady (160) is No. 2, while Skyer McWee (220) is No. 3. Holy Family is No. 6 in 3A, with Vincent Casados (113) and Joseph Prieto (126) are
Gators, Mustangs creating rivalry on ice Ralston Valley tops Standley Lake in OT By Jonathan Maness
jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com ARVADA - “Why Can’t We Be Friends” blasts over the loud speakers at the APEX Center as the Ralston Valley and Standley Lake hockey team battle it out on the ice. Which is just fitting for the matchup between these two familiar foes in what has become one of Colorado’s most heated rivalries on skates. “If you can’t get up for this game than I don’t know why you play,” Standley Lake’s coach Rich Pijanowski said. “These are always fun games.” The competition was apparent on Feb. 6 as both squads battled for each puck and during each face-off. And each team had its fair share of time in the penalty box. Even Standley Lake’s goalie Tyler Goff took some time to recuperate in the third period after a save in which he was pelted with hockey sticks. “They are obviously the closest team to us and a lot of our kids know their kids,” Ralston Valley’s coach Matt Schoepflin said. “Games against Standley Lake are always circled. It is something that is building because
both schools have put together good teams.” And for the Mustangs it was a chance to get a little revenge on the Gators, who topped Ralston Valley earlier this season in a non-league game. And what better way than squeaking out a 3-2 overtime victory over their neighboring rivals. Greg Dyba found the back of the net to get the victory for the Mustangs after getting a pass from Tanner West at the 1:37 mark of overtime. West and Austin Resseguie also scored for the Mustangs, while Mitch McEwan and Connor Watkins each had goals for Standley Lake. “It was such a relief,” Ralston Valley’s Joe Millar said. “We were so happy, we jumped all over each other like it was a state champion game. We always want to beat Standley Lake.” The Mustangs have done just that over the past two seasons, losing only once to the Gators in the previous five meeting -- a 4-3 defeat earlier this season. And that loss was a bit of a wakeup call for Ralston Valley, which has won 12 of its past 13 games. “It’s been a good run so far,” Schoepflin said. “There are a good group of guys on this team and they are working hard. We are getting to the fun part of the season.” Both teams have used the rivalry
game to get their squads going. The win has helped propel the Mustangs to a 2-0-1 record over their previous three games with only two games left in the season. Ralston Valley gave Regis Jesuit its first loss of the season Friday, beating the Raiders 2-1 Friday. The Mustangs also battled to a 4-4 tie with Resurrection Christian on Monday. Standley Lake rebounded to win its next two games, beating Summit 1-0 Friday and then topping Pueblo County 6-1 in the home finale on Saturday. “I think (Ralston Valley) loss is just what the doctor ordered for us,” Pijanowski said. “A rivalry game to get up and get going.” And if fate has its way these two squads will once again meet in the playoffs. Last season Ralston Valley cruised to a 7-1 victory over the Gators and advanced to the state title game. “That would be fun to see them again in the playoffs,” Pijanowski said. Before either squad can think about the postseason it needs to take care of business in the regular season. Standley Lake(11-5-2 overall, 8-3-2 Foothills League) closes out the season at Resurrection Christian on Friday, while Ralston Valley (14-2, 10-1 FL) travels to Mullen and Steamboat Springs to finish out the regular season.
No. 2. Julian Prieto is No. 3 in at 120 pounds. HOLY FAMILY RETAINS TOP SPOT: The Tigers’ girls basketball squad continues to hold the top spot in 3A. Holy Family has won six in a row and are now 13-4 overall and 6-1 in the Metropolitan League. Horizon girls (13-6 overall) are ranked No. 9 in 5A, while Belleview Christian (15-2) is No. 9 in 1A.
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