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Bowles house to celebrate 25 years Historic site saved by third-graders By Ashley Reimers

areimers@ourcoloradonews. com The Bowles House in Westminster was almost destroyed before becoming an historic site and museum. In 1981 the city of Westminster was going to destroy the Bowles House in a practiced burn, but a group of third-graders had another plan. “The students at Vista Grande Elementary School are the ones who really saved the museum,” said Linda Cherrington with the Westminster Historical Society. “Those kids wrote to the city, TV stations and newspapers asking to not burn down the house, but to restore it. They did a good thing.” The Bowles House property at 3924 W. 72nd Ave. was homesteaded by Edward Bruce Bowles in 1871. Edward Bowles married Mahalia Elizabeth Longan and was a horse breeder who rode in the Denver Pioneer Parade. Through the month of May, the Bowles House will celebrate its 25th Anniversary with special events and free

museum tours. According to the National Register of Historic Places, the house was constructed between 1871 and 1876. The Bowles were the second permanent settlers in the Westminster area, and their family of nine children played an important role in the growth of the city. Since the restoration and official opening of the museum in 1988, the Bowles House has been a local historical landmark giving residents a glimpse into Westminster’s past. “Over the years we’ve grown a lot and now every room is filled up with furniture and other historical items from the Westminster area,” Cherrington said. “We’ve received so many donated items and now we will celebrate 25 years.” The month of events begins with a reception at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Bowles House. On Saturday, May 11, Linda Graybeal will present herself at Mahalia Bowles. “Mahalia was a tough woman, she had to be. She wasn’t cultured or refined, she even liked to smoke a pipe now and again,” Graybeal said. “She raised all of those kids in that house and her world view was survival. So I try to imagine what made this woman, who she was and what kept her going when I portray her.”

Gov. John Hickenlooper signed a civil-unions bill into law March 21 opening up a new option for same-sex couples when it goes into effect on May 1. The bill, passed by the Democratcontrolled state Legislature, is seen by gay marriage supporters as a half step to reversing a 2006 voter-approved state ban on gay marriage. While the new law might represent a major cultural shift, Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder Pam Anderson said that for her office, the change should be easily accepted. “I’m currently the president of the (state) Clerks Association. And once we knew it was going to become law, we began work on an implementation plan,” Anderson said. That implementation plan is now in full effect across the state, as each county prepares to accept the new civil union licenses beginning on Wednesday, May 1. Anderson said most of the work involves the creation of new forms, and new computer programing to accommodate the new type of license. She said the form, and the process, will be very similar to the standard marriage form. According to Department Director Susie Swain, one of the few differences between the two licenses will be that while someone under 18 can receive a marriage license with the permission of a parent or guardian, no such provision will be allowed for civil unions. In Colorado, a heterosexual couple can obtain a marriage license, self affirm their marriage, or have a common law marriage. “Once this goes into effect, a heterosexual couple could choose to get a civil union instead of a marriage license,” Swain said.

The big day

The Bowles House at 3924 W. 72nd Ave. in Westminster is a local museum giving the public a glimpse into the city’s history. Next month the Westminster Historical Society will celebrate the Bowles House 25th Anniversary with special events open to the public. Photo by Ashley Reimers On May 18, the Bowles House will display local quilts, and on May 25, the Westminster Historical Society will present the Historical Preservation Award to a home owner or business owner who had made steps to preserve their historical home or business. Also on May 18, the his-

torical society will honor those who have served in the military during “A Salute to the Military” event at the Westminster Grange, 3935 W. 73rd Ave. Local veterans are invited to attend and share their stories. For more information on the Bowles House 25th Anniversary call 303-426-5279.

“We’re anticipating a really exciting day,” Anderson said of May 1. “What will be historic and special is this will be the first day for civil unions in Colorado, and we’ll be prepared for that.” The county Clerk and Recorder’s office in Golden will be open and able to issue the new civil union licenses. To receive the license, both parties have to be present, have proof of ID, Social Security Numbers, not be married to anyone else, and have $30 in cash or check. “It’s a pretty simple form,” Swain said. Swain estimated that once a couple reaches the clerk’s counter, it should only take 15 minutes to receive the license. “You can take it home with you. The license is good within 35 days. Or you can use it right away,” Swain said. Once the license is used to finalize a union, it can be handed or mailed back to the county, which will record the couple’s new legal status to the state. Printed on recycled newsprint. Please recycle this copy.

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Democracy makes for a long, tiring slog There’s an episode of “The Simpsons” where Homer ends up wandering through a desert in the middle of a hot-chile-pepper-induced hallucination. Homer, confused by his surroundings and the seemingly endless landscape around him, comes across a tortoise that’s leaving a message behind it in the sand as it walks that reads: Follow the tortoise. Homer does so, before becoming frustrated by the tortoise’s tortoise-like pace. He then gives the reptile a gentle kick in its rear in hopes of getting it to move faster. “Get moving you stupid ...,” Homer says. “When I’m kicking you that means hurry up!” Homer ends up losing his patience and boots the tortoise across the desert. As a reporter who covers the Colorado General Assembly every day, I can relate to Homer’s anguish. This year’s legislative session may be winding down, but as each day passes, it just feels like I’m following a slow-moving tortoise clumsily through the sand. The days go on forever. And sometimes, in the middle of an eight-hour hearing, I get into one of those Homer-like moods where I just wanna kick the proverbial tortoise across Denver’s Colfax Avenue and scream, “Hurry up!” It’s been controversial bill after controversial bill this session. And debate over each one of them seems to go on and on and on .... And when one bill is finally put to bed after several hours of debate, there’s another one right behind it to take its place.

It’s like throwing a single starfish back into the ocean after hundreds of others have washed up on the shore. But I guess I do take some solace in knowing that my exhaustion is not unique. Lawmakers are feeling the pain, too. And they’re doing their best to get through the long days. “I’m still trying to figure out if I came just in time or at a horribly wrong time,” quipped freshman Rep. Dominick Moreno, D-Commerce City. “The jury is still out on that one.” Moreno said he barely has time to check in with his loved ones anymore. “I get phone calls from my family saying, ‘Hey, we haven’t seen you in a couple of weeks. Just wondering if everything is OK,’” he said. “That’s funny because I live a block away from my parents.” Seasoned lawmakers like Rep. Amy Stephens, R-Monument, a former House majority leader, said the key to getting through this marathon-like session is working out whenever she can, gobbling antioxidants, and avoiding unnecessary nights out on the town. “Some people, they’re out every night,

and they can get up and go to work every day,” she said. “And I marvel and just go, ‘OK, more props to you.’ That’s not me. You learn over time how to pace yourself, (and understand) what you can and can’t do.” The daily grind affects people differently. For instance, freshman Democratic Rep. Steve Lebsock of Thornton said he “feels good” right now, but admits to having gained about 15 pounds since the start of the session. Meanwhile, Rep. Brittany Pettersen, a freshman Democrat from Lakewood, made it sound like the long days are no big deal. “I’m surprised to hear that it’s not usually like this,” she said, adding that, compared to her previous jobs in politics, “this is the most time off I’ve ever had in my life.” Another thing I’ve noticed during my conversations with lawmakers about the jammed calendar is that Democrats’ moods seems to be a heck of a lot better than Republicans. The Dems are in charge, and their brutal bill schedule of controversial gun-control, education and elections legislation is leaving Republicans tired and frustrated. “This is the worst I’ve ever seen,” said Rep. Carole Murray, R-Castle Rock, of Democrats’ efforts of non-stop legislative action. “There’s so many important bills being crammed through a single session. I just don’t get the point. I mean, it’s not very smart. It ends up (that) we’re not passing very good laws. It’s all about a particular party’s agenda, rather than the people’s work.”

Stephens shares in Murray’s angst. “I have never seen such an overreach,” she said. “We’re talking wholesale changes. Not just one or two, we’re talking bill after bill (of 50- to 100-page legislation). It’s no wonder we’re exhausted. “It’s really poor management of the calendar.” Hand it to Stephens, though. Because she was honest when I asked her if her party would do the same thing, if the roles were reversed. “You bet,” she said. “If we had all three chambers, I’d be undoing all this (stuff ). He who wins gets to decide the rules. Having been the majority leader, I get it.” So, do Democrats believe that their work will be rewarded in 2014? “You may not agree with everything we’re doing, but you can’t say we’re not doing anything,” Moreno said. “These are the types of policies and laws that the people of Colorado have been waiting for, for a long time.” I fully expect that the remaining days of the session are going to be long and that there’s going to be more than a few times when I’ll want to pull a Homer and find a tortoise to kick around. But, I suppose this year’s session is just an example of democracy in action. As Homer might say, “Lousy, stupid democracy.” Vic Vela is the legislative reporter for Colorado Community Media. He can be reached at vvela@ourcoloradonews.com. Also, follow Vic’s legislative updates on Twitter: @VicVela1.

JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY Property revaluations coming

Notices of Valuation for 2013 will be sent to all Jeffco property owners on May 1, 2013. The values in the 2013 notice will reflect the value of property as of June 30, 2012, as required by state law. “Countywide, the median value of an existing single family home increased from $246,220 in 2011 to $247,015 in 2013. The median percentage value increase for single family homes in the county was 0.3 percent,” Jefferson County Assessor Jim Everson said. Property owners who disagree with the values of the May 1 notice may appeal the with the assessor’s office on or before June 1.

Light rail opening

RTD’s FasTracks W Rail, the west line

that runs from Union Station to the Jefferson County government complex, will officially open after a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, April 26. To commemorate the opening, the county is partnering with the city of Golden and RTD to host a party for the public on Saturday, April 27. The light rail will be free to riders all day on April 27 and the stations along the new west line will be hosting parties for the community. The Jeffco/Golden station will have food vendors, music, family activities, a petting zoo, adoptable pets, Open Space hiking/trail information and much more from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

State representatives open house

On Saturday, April 27, state Rep. Sue Schafer (D-District 24) and Sen. Cheri

Jahn (D-District 20) will participate in an open house discussion about paying for K-12 education. The open house will be located at the Wheat Ridge City Hall, 750 West 29th Ave. Other speakers include Will Gohl, a school policy analyst, and Sara Gagliardi, Jeffco Cares Board Member.

New library board elected

The Jefferson County Public Library Board of Trustees today announced the election of new officers. They are chair, Ray Elliott; vice chair Brian DeLaet; and secretary Julia HillNichols. New officers were elected at the March 21 meeting and will serve from March 2013 to April 2014. Also, in April, the county commissioners confirmed the reappointment of

existing trustees Brian DeLaet, Buddy Douglass, and Ray Elliott, who will continue to serve as trustees through March 2016.

Ballot security discussion

Pam Anderson, Jefferson County clerk and recorder, will address the Jefferson County League of Women Voters at its annual meeting on Tuesday, April 30, at the Lakewood Country Club, 6800 W. 10th Ave., Lakewood. The discussion will center on the election process and ballot security. The business meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. followed by lunch at 12:30 p.m. The Clerk and Recorder’s talk is free. The lunch costs $25. To RSVP for the luncheon please contact the Jeffco LWV office at 303-238-0032 or www.lwvjeffco.org.

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Arbor/Earth Day celebrated in the city By Ashley Reimers

areimers@ourcoloradonews.com Fourth- and fifth-graders at Witt Elementary School in Westminster celebrated Earth Day and Arbor Day early with a lesson on nature from city staff. On April 18, Westminster forestry and open space crew members taught students the importance of both holidays, and also gave students the opportunity to take the lesson home with them by providing seedlings to the students. “We do this every year. We go to different schools to talk about Earth Day and Arbor Day,” said John Kasza, city forester. “It’s a lot of fun to teach the kids about the benefits of trees.” Normally the program includes an outdoor treeplanting activity, but due to a snowstorm earlier in the week plans changed. Instead, students were shown how to plant seedlings indoors in the school library. Students were also given a brief history of Earth Day and Arbor Day, as well as tips to keep the environment clean and healthy. Patti Wright, city volunteer

coordinator, expressed the importance of recycling. “You are all important and can help keep the environment and save energy by recycling and reusing things,” she said. For years the city of Westminster had celebrated Earth Day and Arbor Day. At the April 8 council meeting, Mayor Nancy McNally declared April 20 as Earth Day and Arbor Day in the city. The city was also presented with the Tree City USA award during the meeting for the 28th consecutive year. Kasza said in order for the city to earn the award, the city must have a professional staff designated to forestry, must have a city Arbor Day celebration, have a tree care ordinance and budget at least $2 per capita towards tree care. Maintaining the trees in the city is no small feat. Kasza, who’s worked in the forestry department for 25 years, said the city owns 14,000 trees that his crew maintains. Those trees are in parks, open spaces, road medians and around city hall. “We estimate in total there are around 460,000

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Westminster city forestry crew member Matt Moritz demonstrates how to plant a tree for Witt Elementary fourth and fifth graders. Forestry crew members presented information to students about Earth Day and Arbor Day on April 18 in the school library. Photo by Ashley Reimers trees in the entire city,” he said. “We estimate the benefits of those trees to be around $23.4 million in both environmental benefits and property value benefits.” The city also hosted an Earth/Arbor Day open

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ARBOR DAY FACTS Arbor Day was started by J. Sterling Morton after moving from Detroit to what was then Nebraska Territory, later named Nebraska City.

Morton’s birthday, April 22, was first selected as the date for Arbor Day. Today the most common date of observance is the last Friday in April.

Morton was a journalist who advocated for tree planting in editorials and articles.

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From left, Sara Alan, Renee Harper, Garrett Faillaci and Susan Knudten perform one of the many comical songs during a performance of their show, The Mom (me) Show at the Madcap Theater in Westminster. The show focuses on the ups and downs of motherhood in a comedic way. The show is running every Sunday in April and May at the theater. Photo by Ashley Reimers

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Sara Alan, Garrett Faillaci, Renee Harper and Susan Knudten are just four good friends sharing their mothering experiences with each other, but doing so in a fun, comedic way for all of their fellow moms in the community. These women are creators of The Mom (me) Show, a comedic take on motherhood and all that comes with it. The show is now playing at the Madcap Theater in Westminster throughout the month of May, just in time for Mother’s Day, which is Sunday, May 12. “We all worked together more than a decade ago performing improv, and developed lasting friendships,” Harper said. “As we became mothers over the years, our gettogethers evolved into seeking reassurance or advice, and swapping funny parenting stories. We made each other laugh so much that we realized there was easily enough material for a show. So we started writing.” The Mommy (me) Show is a joyful expression of motherhood through sketches, original songs, improvised scenes, videos and monologues written and performed by the creators. Over the years the four women have performed more than 7,000 comedy shows in the Denver/Boulder Area. Because of the friendships, Faillaci said it’s easy to work together because everyone is honest and supportive of one another. “We just have so much fun together and really enjoy what we’re doing,” she said. “And we hope when people leave, they feel

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good and had a fun time.” Although the show is about motherhood, Knudten said it’s appropriate for everyone, men, women without children and even kids ages 10 and up. She said it’s a clean show, focused on the funny things about being a mom. “You didn’t have to be a bridesmaid to enjoy Bridesmaids,” Knudten said. “We’ve put together a ‘clean’ show that can be enjoyed by anyone. It just might hit a little closer to home for the moms in the audience.” The Mommy (me) Show runs 3 p.m. every Sunday in May at the Madcap Theater, 10679 Westminster Blvd. There is one last evening show at 7 p.m. on April 28. Tickets are $22 and can be purchased at www.mommeshow.com. Reservations are recommended.

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Libraries provide lifelong learning By Ashley Reimers

areimers@ourcoloradonews.com Vicky Sisto can remember the very first Westminster library computer. It was more than 20 years ago and an Apple computer would replace the traditional paper card catalogue system. “I remember not knowing anything about computers, and I had no idea how to use it,” said the 35year Westminster library employee. “I remember I learned how to use the mouse by playing solitaire.” Sisto, youth services coordinator for the Westminster libraries, said technology is by far the biggest change she’s seen during her career. When that first computer came, she out of her comfort zone, but hours of hard work on the paper card catalog went down the drain. “I spent hours filling that catalog with cards, making sure to follow all of the filing rules to make everything perfect,” she said. “But when we got the computer they told me I could get rid of all of these cards. I still remember seeing the cards dumped out, and all out of order. The memory still pains me to this day.” After computers came along, so did using Internet — followed by e-books — and the change was a welcome one. Sisto said now it’s so much easier to organize and track items in the library.

Safari Sally shows off a legless lizard to a group of children on April 13 at the Irving Street Library in Westminster. Photo by Ashley Reimers The arrival of the Internet and computers also brought more people and a new energy. Kate Skarbek, library services manager for the College Hill and Irving Street Libraries, said computers are not quiet with underlying sounds taking place in the background all the time. These sounds helped people feel more comfortable in the library and made the library a more inviting place, she said. “People started interacting with each other, having business meetings at the

library,” she said. “We still have quiet zones at the library, but we also offer so many programs for people.” The programs at the Westminster libraries vary from job search training to knitting to gardening for adults and youth programs like pen and pencil club, the homework center and the popular story time. One of the most significant programs is the summer reading program for youth. The program offers prizes for children who meet reading goals throughout the summer.

“This program is critically important for the community at large because it’s been found that children who don’t read for 20 minutes a day over summer lose math, science and readings skills,” Skarbek said. “These children aren’t just staying where they are, they are losing two to three months of education.” Not only does a library help children with reading and educational skills, it provides the community a resource for information and entertainment. Patrons can walk into a library and no matter what their interest, can find something, whether it’s a book, music or program, Skarbek said. “People who haven’t been in a library in a long time, I invite them back to try us again,” she said. “Come see what’s changed. We have materials, resources, programs and classes on so many things.” National Library week was April 14-20. Westminster libraries celebrated with a special program of Amazing Animals of Australia on April 13 at the Irving Street Library and April 20 at the College Hill Library. The program was an opportunity for families to see and learn about creatures from Australia while checking out what the libraries have to offer. For more information on the Westminster libraries, visit www.ci.westminster. co.us and click on the Libraries tab.

Police examine possible pipe bomb materials By Ashley Reimers

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Keep jobs at home, keep businesses at ease The Keep Jobs in Colorado Act appears to have considerable support as it passed the House Monday at the Statehouse. We appreciate suggested improvements touted by the act, House Bill 1292, co-sponsored by state Sen. Andy Kerr, D-Lakewood, but give pause to some of its measures long-term. We agree with Kerr that changes are needed in penalties for companies that do not meet a threshold of requiring 80 percent of all taxpayer-backed state project labor be conducted by Colorado workers. Kerr noted the 80 percent requirement has been on the books since 1933 but a jail penalty for non-complying company owners has not been enforced. We agree virtually every law should have teeth, so it makes sense to amend the law by replacing jail time with civil fees for violations and retooling the compliance process.

our view The Keep Jobs in Colorado Act also aims to: • Clamp down on outsourcing of jobs overseas in state contracts with beefed up disclosures on state contractors who use second-party vendors; • Provide stricter enforcement of out-of-state bid preferences to make sure Colorado companies have all legal advantages available; • Expand the so-called “best value” metrics related to in-state employment and domestically produced materials for contracts that are not co-mingled with federal funds; • Create a central tracking system for

Does government provide enough info on terrorism? The United States and its allies have been fighting the War on Terror since 2001 following the attacks on Sept. 11. The ongoing battle has been fought both on foreign and domestic soil. We asked local residents at Steamers Coffeehouse, 13771 W. 85th Drive in Arvada, if they think the information released by the government is beneficial.

”As a society, we demand more information, and because we demand more, people are put in harm’s way. I think we’ve lost sight of the No. 1 purpose of government and that’s to protect people, even in secrecy.” — Karen Levine, Arvada

”I think they give too much. They’re not just giving us information, but they’re giving terrorists information. Everything you see goes up online and can be seen by anyone.”

”There is too much because there are things that need to be kept secret and not let out for safety.” — Patty Petrozelli, Arvada

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some ways strengthen the state in the current challenging economic climate. The measures match the times, although it’s surely dicey work because making laws to regulate business — whether it’s incentives or tariffs or common taxes, and so on — will always be complicated and questionable to free market purists. For now, we support the general ideas, but long-term, we harbor reservations because the effort to stay local and secure jobs works against the pressing global marketplace and its competitive realities of comparative advantage — when one country can produce products or provide labor more efficiently than another. Given that the state employment rate decreased from about 8.2 percent a year ago to 7.1 percent last month, we’d like to see Colorado in a trend to entertain fewer laws that mean increased government protocols and processes for business.

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”I do think the government has things they have to keep secret for the safety of our military and CIA and things like that. You have to still trust the government to be wise with the citizens’ interest at heart with what they keep secret and what they release.” — Robin Alexander, Arvada

state projects — in practice tracking the most costly materials in public works projects, such as items made from iron, steel and related manufactured goods. In light of these values, we recognize the arguments of some Republicans and others that it can be a difficult process ensuring that projects involve Coloradobased materials. In one of our stories earlier this month, Rep. Ray Scott, R-Grand Junction, stated flatly there is “no way in this free market system that everyone is going to be truthful.” Sad but true. Further we acknowledge it is highly problematic for contractors to know and document the sources of all materials. As for tracking payroll, that is not as much of a challenge, but more paperwork means increasing staff time and cost for contractors. Overall, the act’s key measures can in

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“Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink.” Remember “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” poem? Well, thankfully, we don’t have to be worried about our water supply for this summer in Westminster. Last week, Westminster City Council concurred with staff’s recommendation to implement voluntary watering restrictions. This means the city is asking residents to limit outdoor watering to two days a week between the hours of 7 p.m. and 10 a.m. And we are not to start watering until May 1.

Prudent to wait

You may have previously read or heard that other area public water providers had already announced their restrictions earlier this year. Denver, Aurora, Thornton, Arvada and Broomfield have already imposed mandatory water consumption measures. Westminster was prudent to wait until the middle of April to have a better handle on the snowpack and water forecasts. March and April are our two wettest months and produce the most snowfall. Thus, these two months have an important impact on the level of snowmelt which public water providers can count on. As of April 15, when the city council discussed this year’s water picture, snowpack levels were better than a year ago — Berthoud Summit Snotel station at 84 percent of average versus 58 percent last year, and 81 percent of average at Loveland Snotel station versus 70 percent in 2012. And these figures do not include the recent wet snowstorms we have “enjoyed” in April.

Voluntary Plan ProduceS SaVingS

The voluntary water restrictions assume a savings of 2,300 acre feet if it is a hot summer. It is enough water to serve 4,600 single family homes for a year. This amount of savings without any penalties to the two days a week watering plan may be a little optimistic, but regardless the city has a safe margin of water. In fact, the city plans to lease 500 acre

feet of water to farmers, which is still decreed for agricultural use along with 200 acre feet to Hyland Hills for golf course irrigation. Westminster has a strong water rights portfolio of senior water rights in the Clear Creek Basin and a reasonable amount of raw water storage in Standley Lake. These two key factors and a strong water conservation mentality serve the community quite well. It is commendable that Westminster’s per capita water usage is 90 percent of the 2001 water consumption.

conSerVation doeS work

As part of the water conservation picture in Westminster, it is important to point out the early implementation of a “water conservation rate structure.” In the mid-1970s, Westminster abandoned the norm in water rate structures and imposed a tiered pricing structure whereby the more you used the higher the unit price became. This took away the previous practice used by all public water suppliers of rewarding users to waste water and not be diligent in their water “habits.” The inverted rate structure, which is still in effect today, saved 15 percent in water consumption right from the start. This “out of the box” policy thinking has helped keep water consumption down per household and has reduced the amount of water rights that Westminster would have needed to acquire. Conservation does work! Bill Christopher is former city manager of Westminster and represented District J on the RTD board of directors.

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And to think of that younger brother running over his cornered older brother to get away. And to have it all end (or is it just beginning?) in a boat parked in the backyard of a home that was supposedly searched. Even then this kid just kept firing at the police as his blood was trickling out on the floor of the boat. The man who lifted that boat tarp

Now what? Let’s assume his injuries are not fatal and that he will start to cooperate in telling the authorities just how this all came about. And meantime you and I can only try to absorb and then be vigilant but not fearful in going about the world we know and love. Let’s pray for guidance and peace and let justice begin our healing process. Stay well, stay involved and stay tuned. Vi June is past Democratic state representative for House District 35. She is a former mayor of Westminster and a former newspaper publisher. A Westminster resident for more than four decades, she and her husband, Bob, have five grown children and eight grandchildren.

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One of the things that drives me crazy about our current political environment is the idea that if one guy is right, then the other guy has to be wrong, and vice versa. Political battles are no longer opportunities to take the good out of both ideas and enact them, but, rather, a “baby-or-the-bathwater” approach in which one side wins 100 200 percent, and the other side loses 100 out that Colorado schools have had e percent. funding cut by $1.1 billion in the last This was oddly evident last weekfour years, that the recent Lobato rulhts end on the editorial pages of the ing held that Colorado school funding Clear Denver Post. is “irrational, arbitrary, and severely Jefferson County Schools Superinunderfunded,” and that, in spite of tendent Cindy Stevenson co-authored those cuts, the state has undertaken er an editorial in favor of Sen. Mike some pretty ambitious reforms. Johnston’s, D-Denver, school fundOr why not come from the view hat ing bill (SB 213), while right next to that public schools should be just as s 90 it the founder of “End the Education effective as private schools, but that n. Plantation,” John Conlin of Littleton, it’s going to cost some money to make penned an editorial against it. it happen. One side yes, one side no, very What if we did this: Start with Sen. c- little gray area. Michael Johnston’s, D-Denver, $100 point The problem is both arguments million “Innovation Fund,” and take er have merit, which the other side is two years with that money to start to loath to acknowledge. “No” points figure out what new ideas make the nout that the state spends more than most difference — then use them and es $10,000 per student currently — fund them? about the price of a good private I’d even start with a few thousand education — and that SB 213 would spent studying Twin Peaks Charter the increase that funding to nearly School and D’Evelyn Jr./Sr. High ter $12,000 without changing the design School — both identified as top water of the system. schools in the country by national its.” “Yes,” on the other hand, points publications — and identify what s still er “out keep WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU old

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The Brothers Redevelopment Paint-A-Thon is prepping for its 35th anniversary season. Between March and September, Brothers Redevelopment works alongside event sponsors and hundreds of volunteers to paint the homes of income-qualified senior and disabled homeowners in cities across the Front Range at no charge. To qualify, individuals must be 60 years or older, own and occupy their own home and plan to live in it at least one more year. Seniors must have a limited income and be financially unable to hire a house painter. The home can’t be taller than one and a half stories and must be in need of painting. Applications must be received by May 31. The form is available by calling 720-339-5864. For more information on volunteering, sponsoring the event or applying to have a home painted, call Brothers Redevelopment at 303-2026340.

Westminster implements voluntary water restrictions

The City of Westminster depends heavily on mountain snow runoff for a majority of its water supply. Recent spring snowstorms have improved the current water supply, however, a very hot and dry 2012 resulted in lower than average water storage in Standley Lake, which has prompted the city to implement voluntary water restrictions beginning May 1, to ensure and extend water supplies.

Westminster water customers are requested to follow a two-day-a-week watering schedule with no watering between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. These voluntary restrictions will save water, increasing Westminster’s water availability should a drought occur in future years. Westminster will continue to monitor conditions and respond as needed should conditions change. The following watering schedule is recommended: Single family and duplex homes with even numbered addresses: Sundays and Thursdays Single family and duplex homes with odd numbered addresses: Saturdays and Wednesdays All others including multifamily and commercial customers: Tuesday and Fridays

Concrete and street work begins

The replacement of curbs, gutters and sidewalks at various locations throughout the city is tentatively scheduled to begin the week of April 29, weather permitting. The work is a result of utilities waterline replacements and service repairs that took place over the winter. Work will be conducted by Keene Concrete Inc. Once utility locations have been complete, work will begin on streets that are slated for resurfacing as part of the 2013 Street Rehabilitation Project. Arterial and collector streets will be completed before moving into the residential areas. For a list of locations, visit www. ci.westminster.co.us.

City donates playground equipment By Ashley Reimers

areimers@ourcoloradonews.com It was a team effort as Westminster city staff worked together in the snow on April 16 to remove the old park equipment at the Jessica Ridgeway Memorial Park. And instead of the equipment going into the landfill, the city is donating it to Kids Around the World, an organization that refurbishes playgrounds to be used in countries overseas. Don Tripp, Westminster Parks, Recreation and Libraries director, said in the United States there are now park equipment standards that have to be met when installing new playgrounds, but those same standards don’t apply to many countries outside of the country. “What’s happened in this country is that certain elements have to be followed when installing new equipment. So even if we took the equipment down, repainted and made improvements we would not be able to continue to use it,” he said. “So it’s great that the equipment is going to a place where it can be used.” Currently the park is being redesigned in memory of Jessica Ridgeway, the 10-year-old girl from Westminster who was abducted and killed last October. The park, at 10765 Moore St., has already been renamed the Jessica Ridgeway Memorial Park. The park’s design is meant to celebrate Jessica’s life and

will feature equipment that Jessica liked and will have a purple theme, which was her favorite color, Tripp said. According to a statement from the Ridgeway family, the family is “excited and proud of the city of Westminster’s fundraising for the Jessica Ridgeway Memorial Park. Jessica would want the park to be a place that embraces the fun and joy she had playing there with her scooter, dog and friends. It will be a place for families to gather and enjoy for years.” “When you build a park, the features are good for at least 50 years so there is already a long-term investment and symbol of this period of history and the community support for the Ridgeway family,” Tripp said. “We all remember Jessica and now there’s not going to be a way to ever forget her spirit because it will be right here embedded in this neighborhood and this park. The total cost of the project is $538,000. Tripp said an additional $25,000 to $50,000 is still needed. He said over the past few months the community had been extraordinarily generous with large and small donations and he hopes the donations will continue until the amount is met. “If it hadn’t been for the support of the overall region, we wouldn’t not have been able to get this far,” he said. Tripp said half of the

Westminster city staff disassembles a park bridge railing at Jessica Ridgway Memorial Park on April 16. The city is donating all of the old park equipment to Kids Around the World, which takes playground equipment and refurbishes it for use overseas. This summer new playground equipment will be installed in memory of Jessica Ridgeway, the 10-year-old girl from Westminster who was abducted and killed last October. Photo by Ashley Reimers project has already been contracted out and contracts for the other half will be awarded in May. Construction on the new park is set to begin this summer, with an anticipated completion date of mid-

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Feed, Seed, Grain, Hay Horse hay for sale

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Garage Sales 7th Annual Bellbrook

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Garage Sale at

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Moving Sale.

Misc. house and yard items, patio furniture, upright freezer. Saturday 4/27 9am-4pm 5685 West 37th Ave. Wheat Ridge 80212 Cash only please Moving Sale Friday & Saturday 26th and 27th 9-3 19758 Centerville Court Parker- Country Meadows Furniture, tables, bench, office furniture, bar & stools, lawn furniture, baking and kitchen supplies

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IN CHERRY KNOLLS Arapahoe Rd & E Nobles Rd 70+ Homes! May 3 & 4 SAVE THE DATE! NORTHGLENN UNITED CHURCH Annual Church, Garage & Bake Sale. Friday May 3rd 8am-4pm and Saturday May 4th 8am-3pm 10500 Grant Dr. Northglenn 80233

Building Materials Assorted Steel Bldgs

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Furniture Desk w/hutch & matching file drawer $175 Red upholstered office chair $25 (720)530-6412 Glass Dining Table w/black wrought iron base & 4 gray vynal matching chairs $99 (720)530-6412

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Miscellaneous Mini aerobic trampoline $20, New Char-broil infrared grill $200 1 yr old men's Schwinn 7 speed bike $100 1 yr old ladies Avalon 7 speed bike $50, Sewing machine never used $50 8 ft Werner aluminum ladder $50 Call 303 -954-8505 Ask about home accessories

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Olde English Bulldogge puppies IOEBA Registered $800.00 (620)664-4616

Autos for Sale 2000 A6 Audi Avant

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Coming to Attention Adults with ADHD share experiences with condition then and now

Joseph Van Holbeck of Colorado Springs was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder when he was six years old. After about seven years of taking Ritalin, Van Holbeck, now 24, is off medication and finds other coping mechanisms to help him focus, including get extra energy out by staying active through working out and playing sports. Photo by Sara Van Cleve

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oseph Van Holbeck will walk across the stage May 11 at the University of Northern Colorado and receive his bachelor’s degree in human services — an achievement some people thought would be difficult for him. When Van Holbeck, now 24, was 6 years old he was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder, called ADD at that time. “I was not doing well in school,” Van Holbeck said. “I was a little slower at learning things than other kids. First they thought I had special education issues, but it turned out I had (ADD) instead.” According to the most recent data available from the Center for Disease Control, 9.5 percent of children ages 4-17 — or 5.4 million youth between 4-17 years old — have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder since 2007. ADHD, a neurobehavioral disorder often diagnosed in children that persists into adulthood, often leads to symptoms such as having a hard time paying attention, being easily distracted from work or play, fidgeting and other symptoms. There are three types of ADHD — predominantly inattentive type, also referred to as ADD, which makes it hard for an individual to organize or finish

Focusing on the educational side of ADHD By Sara Van Cleve

svancleve@ourcoloradonews.com Nearly 10 percent of children in the United States are diagnosed with ADHD, so schools are learning how to adjust the classroom to help all children be successful. According to the Center for Disease Control, 9.5 percent of children 4-17 — or 5.4 million children — have been diagnosed with ADHD as of 2007. The number of parent-reported cases increased 22 percent from 2003-2007. When it comes to academics and ADHD there is a difference between a medical diagnosis and educational diagnosis, said Polly Ortiz-Lutz, Jefferson County Public Schools director of special education who is also a licensed school psychologist. “We don’t do medical diagnoses at schools,” Ortiz-Lutz said. “We look at characteristics that prevent them from being successful at school. The key is does it significantly interfere with both academic and social success. It does have to interfere with both of those.” When a child is suspected of having ADHD based on symptoms such as attention problems, over-activity and impulsiveness to the extent it interferes with academics, a multidisciplinary team works with the child and his parents to figure out how to best help him succeed, Ortiz-Lutz said. A team consisting of the school psychologist, social worker, teacher, special education teacher and others look at three areas to determine the condition’s pervasiveness — at home, at school and a task, pay attention to details or follow instructions and the person is easily distracted; predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type, with which the person fidgets and talks a lot, feels restless, interrupts, has trouble sitting for long periods of time and is more prone to accidents and injuries; and the combined type

in the community. “For kids, common things we look for are they are less attentive, more impulsive and more active,” Ortiz-Lutz said. “The difficult part of it is kids are kids. The active part we love, the creative part we love. They’re thinking outside of the box and have energy. That’s what young children do. We’re very cautious that we don’t put labels on kids when that is typical behavior.” Often, Ortiz-Lutz said, children with ADHD have average or above average IQs, but because of attention deficit, they don’t turn in work and don’t pay attention, making it difficult to get good grades. Because of rising levels of ADHD, which really have no one explanation according to Ortiz-Lutz, teachers are being trained on how to deal with and educate children with ADHD. “One of the things we always talk about is what we’re looking for is knowledge and skill acquisition, not production,” she said. “Teachers can look at the production of work differently, give them credit and praise them. They can show knowledge and skill acquisition in ways other than four pages of homework.” Most Jeffco children with ADHD stay in their core classroom settings instead of being pulled out to receive special assistance, and the classroom is modified to enhance their attention. For children that have tons of energy — a common characteristic of ADHD — schools provide small, non-distracting ways to let them get that energy out, improving their focus in the classroom. Examples include items they can play with, straws to chew on and wrapped bike

where symptoms of both are equally present in the person. After being diagnosed with ADD, Van Holbeck’s parents made the difficult decision to medicate him. “As a parent, you don’t want to put your child on medication, especially medication that has side effects,” said Carole Van

tubes between the legs of their desk to tap their feet on, Ortiz-Lutz said. Keeping children in their core classrooms helps them improve both work production and social skills, she said, and teachers have been trained to focus on positive behavior support plans, or PBSP. PBSP uses positive reinforcement instead of punishment to help children learn the appropriate behaviors. ADHD has a continuum of mild to severe symptoms, and children with more severe symptoms often need more support, she said. One of the biggest components to success is advocacy — from the child’s parents, healthcare providers, school officials and even the child. “We collaborate and consult with family and outside stakeholders supporting the child,” Ortiz-Lutz said. “The parent knows the child best and we collaborate with medical providers, the Jefferson Center for Mental Health, the Division of Youth Corrections, high schools. We’re not doing this in isolation.” As children age and matriculate into middle school and high school, they are taught to advocate for themselves. “We help them realize their uniqueness,” she said. “We show them it can be something positive. They are really creative kids, it just looks a little different than the kids sitting doing seat work easily. As they get into middle and high school, we really start teaching advocacy skills because they have to manage and understand ADHD and advocate for themselves.” ADHD often lasts into adulthood, but many children learn to cope and control their symptoms.

Holbeck, Joseph’s mother. Joseph was on Ritalin for about seven years and at that time there wasn’t time-released medication that many children take today, so he had to take the medication at scheduled times throughout the day. “There were highs and lows,” Carole said. “When he was in

school, he would take it. We made the decision when he was home not to take it and deal with the behaviors when he was at home … he would take it and be pretty good at school, but it would start to wear off usually by three in the afternoon and ADHD continues on Page 21

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April 2013

Upcoming MNCC Connection Opportunities Your Metro North Chamber provides on-going opportunities for business professionals to connect with other business professionals and to have access to relevant information that impacts our communities.

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MNCC Business After Hours Event Thursday, May 2, 2013 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Village Tavern (1 W. FlatIron Cr., #100, Broomfield, CO 80021)

MNCC Ambassador Meeting Tuesday, May 14th from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. which is a field trip to A Precious Child (557 Burbank St., Unit E, Broomfield, CO 80020)

MNCC BGA Meetings every Wednesday from 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. at the Chamber Office (14583 Orchard Pkwy., #300, Westminster, CO 80023)

MNCC Politics & Pints Event with Governor Hickenlooper Friday, May 10, 2013 from 3:30 – 6:00 p.m. at the Westin Westminster (10600 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, CO 80020)

MNCC Leadership Advisory Board (LAB) Meeting Tuesday, May 14th from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the Chamber Office (14583 Orchard Pkwy., #300, Westminster, CO 80234)

MNCC Tuesday Leads Group from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Lone Star Steakhouse (237 E. 120th Ave., Thornton, CO 80023) MNCC Thursday Leads Group from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. at Egg & I (885 Thornton Pkwy., Thornton, CO 80229)

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Night out A friends night out for adults with developmental disabilities is from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, April 25. Meet at FRIENDS Place, 555 Alter St., Suite 19E, Broomfield, and the group will head to the Madcap Comedy Theater to watch an improve show. The material is unscripted, clean, original and interactive. You must sign up no later than Monday, April 22, because tickets need to be purchased in advance. Contact Molly Coufal, Friends of Broomfield evening/social program director, at info@ friendsofbroomfield.org or 303-404-0123 for information on costs and to register.

COMMUNITY COFFEE Join Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp from 7-8 a.m. Thursday, April 25, at La Dolce Vita, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Come chat about issues important to you. Community coffees are offered on the fourth Thursday of each month. They are free and open to all. COMMUNITY COFFEE Join Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25 at Panera Bread, 10450 Town Center Drive, Westminster. Come chat about issues important to you. Community coffees are offered on the fourth Thursday of

each month. They are free and open to all.

THURSDAY, FRIDAY, Sunday/April 25, 26, 28 Youth theater Northglenn Youth Theatre presents Alice in Wonderland at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 25, at 7 p.m. Friday, April 26; at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at the D.L. Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community Center Drive. The journey of Alice through the mirror to the land of bizarre characters and strange “pretzellogic” is retold in this ingenious adaptation with a great sense of farce and a loving touch of humanity. Sponsored by Scientific & Cultural Facilities District, Northglenn Arts & Humanities Foundation and the city of Northglenn. FRIDAY/APRIL 26

Friday cinema Living Water Spiritual Community hosts its Friday cinema night at 7 p.m. April 26. Enjoy an evening of connecting with others who support conscious change using the vehicle of film. Participate in discussions, sharing of viewpoints, life experiences, and a whole lot of fun. Popcorn and candy are available. Discussion will follow the feature presentation. Some films may have language or subject matter unsuitable for children. The church is at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. Contact

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Robin Hood Colorado ACTS presents a satellite homeschool class production of “Robin Hood,” presented by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Services. Performances are at 7 p.m. Friday, April 26, and 5 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at the Colorado ACTS Theater, 9460 W. 58th Ave., Arvada. Visit www.coloradoacts.org or call 303-456-6772 for information and tickets.

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p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the school, 9351 Washington St. Learn about other countries’ cultures, food, habits and lives.

WALK TO school safely The Kidproof I Wanna Walk program is an active workshop that prepares kids ages 8-11 to walk to and from school safely without direct parental supervision. The class is offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register.

Band festival Rocky Mountain Brassworks hosts the second annual Rocky Mountain Brass Band Festival at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 27 at Mountain Range High School, 12500 Huron St., Westminster. The concert is free, thanks to a grant from the Adams County Scientific and Cultural Facilities District. All seats are general admission; the doors to the auditorium open at 3:30 p.m. Visit www.rockymountainbrassworks.org or contact us at RMBrassworks@live.com or 303-476-0560.

PAINTBALL AS part of the Recreational Alternative Programming series, youth ages 11-18 can head to Blitz Paintball, where they will get 500 paintballs to take on the competition from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 27. Lunch will follow in the afternoon. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn. org/recxpress to register. Meet at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive.

MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL Thornton High School presents its first International Multicultural Festival from 11 a.m. to 3

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BRASS BAND Rocky Mountain Brassworks will host the second annual Rocky Mountain Brass Band Festival at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Mountain Range High School, 12500 Huron St., Westminster. Because of a grant from the Adams County Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, this concert is free to the public. All seats are general admission; the doors to the auditorium will open at 3:30 p.m. AUDITION NOTICE Prairie Playhouse is having auditions from 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 27, for its upcoming production of “The Sound of Music.” No appointments needed; just show up during audition hours at Calvary Chapel, 161 E. Bridge St., Brighton. Prepare a short musical selection in style with the show; actors will sing accapella. Call backs are at noon, if needed, and are by appointment only. Rehearsals will start in May, and the show will be in September. For more details, visit http://www.prairieplayhouse.com/auditions. SATURDAY/APRIL 27, May 16, May 25 Art project Members of Palatteers Art Club will work with community members of all ages to paint rocks for its Art Rocks community art project. Rock painting will be done from 6-8 p.m. April 17 and May 16 at Northglenn United Methodist Church, 1605 W. 106th Ave., Northglenn; and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 27 and May 25 at Aar River Gallery, 3707 W. 73rd Ave. The painted rocks will be distributed throughout Adams County in public areas such as parks, trails and landscaping around public buildings. The rocks are for public display and not for personal use. They must be donated to the Art Rocks Project. All supplies and instruction will be provided at these public painting events. The rocks will be distributed at a public event in August. Call 303-426-4114 or email to beckyesilver@ aol.com to RSVP. SUNDAY/APRIL 28

Auditions The DJC Youth All-Stars is looking for 9th, 10th and 11th grade clarinet, tenor sax, trumpet, trombone, tuba, string bass and drum set players. Auditions are from 6:30-9 p.m. Sunday, April 14; from 11:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Sunday, April

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he would have a crash afterwards and his behaviors would be difficult to deal with when he came down off the medication.” Joseph’s struggle with ADD had some teachers and doctors saying he might not graduate from high school. “When he got into kindergarten, he just couldn’t concentrate,” Carole said. “The decision to put him on Ritalin was difficult, but what a difference it made ... just between his work the week before and the week after.” Though the medication helped Joseph focus in the classroom, it changed him. “I remember it made me a zombie,” Joseph said. “It helped me focus, but at the same time it turned me into a boring, not very energetic kid — it took the kid of out of me to put it short.” At age 13, Joseph made the decision to no longer take his medication, and his parents supported his decision. “It was a struggle,” he said. “I didn’t do too well the first two or three years, but then after that I picked back up to where I was when I was (on the medication).” Joseph said he still has ADHD, but has learned to control it, focus and accomplish what he needs and wants. “I’m very good at controlling it now,” he said. “There are definitely days when I wake up and am in a bit more of a spaz mood than other days. I just exercise as much as I can and work my butt of wherever I can so I can get tired and not worry about having too much energy.”

21; and from 6:30-9 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at Flesher-Hinton Music Store, 3936 Tennyson St., Denver. Audition music and recording are posted at www.bandresourcesunlimited.com. Intermediate to advanced jazz experience necessary; weekly rehearsals are on Sundays. For information and audition scheduling, contact ecan11@msn.com or 303-328-7277.

experienced an uptick in sectarian and ethnic violence. Join Active Minds from 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, at Keystone Place at Legacy Ridge, 11180 Irving Drive, Westminster, as we look at the path for Iraq to stand on its own as well as the strategic role that the new Iraq plays in the region. The program is free. RSVP at 303-465-5600.

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Lifetree Café An exclusive filmed interview with Terri Roberts, mother of Amish schoolhouse shooter Charles Roberts, will be screened at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field Street in Arvada. On Oct. 2, 2006, Charles Roberts backed his truck up to the entrance of the West Nickel Mines School in Lancaster County, Pa., and barricaded himself inside. He shot 10 young Amish girls; five died. Roberts killed himself before police could enter the one-room schoolhouse. Roberts’ mother, who was working nearby at the time of the shootings, was embraced by the Amish community. Amish members stunned observers when they openly forgave the killer and his family. The Roberts family is not Amish. “Amazing Grace” will experience never-before-seen footage and hear from Roberts, who still lives among the families of the girls her son murdered. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversations about life and faith in a casual coffeehouse-type setting. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@ peacelutheran.net.

IRAQ TEN years after a U.S.-led invasion toppled the government of Saddam Hussein, Iraq is still in the process of maintaining itself as a stable, self-governing nation. Since the U.S. military formally ended its mission in December 2011, Iraq has

Like Joseph, Amie Robert, who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2009, said exercising and playing ice hockey helps her get her energy. “I notice I’m a totally different person when I play than when I don’t play,” Robert said. “It’s just an outlet for all that energy and getting all that energy out. I could do things like yoga or something like that, but it doesn’t have the energy and physicality to it.” Unlike Joseph though, Amie was in her 20s when she was diagnosed. “My mom always thought I was an active kid,” Robert said. “I was really smart and got good grades. I was never a troublemaker in school. I never thought anything about it. Looking back on it, I never paid attention in school and I was always doing homework in different classes or when the teacher was teaching I’d work on something else.” Another common symptom of ADHD is being accident-prone, which Robert said described her childhood. “I had enough accidents and injuries to last a lifetime, which are still happening,” Robert said with a laugh. In 2007, Robert’s neighbor, who was a pharmacist, told her she exhibited signs of ADHD. “The way he said he caught it was we had competitions playing Jeopardy or Trivial Pursuit and he said, ‘We’d be playing the game and you’d be talking about this and this and 20 other things and then you’d circle back and answer the question and still kick our butts.’” Besides her high energy level, her neighbor believed her thought patterns hinted at ADHD. In 2009, Robert went to a psychiatrist and was officially diagnosed with ADHD.

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Theater show Colorado ACTS presents a 12- to 18-year-old production of “Annie Get Your Gun” at 7 p.m. May 3-4, 10-11 at Colorado ACTS Theater, 9460 W. 58th Ave., Arvada. Call 303456-6772 or visit www.coloradoacts.org.

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I Hate Hamlet Creative Revolution Theatre Company presents “I Hate Hamlet,” by Paul Rudnick, at 7 p.m. May 3-4 and 2 p.m. May 2-5; and at 7 p.m. May 10-11, and at 2 p.m. May 11-12, at the Thornton Arts & Culture Center, 9209 Dorothy Blvd. Show is PG-13. Call 720-301-4439 or email creativerevolutiontheatre@ gmail.com to purchase tickets. Visit www.creativerevolutiontheatre.org. Life X 3 11 Minutes Theatre Company presents “Life X 3” by Yasmina Reza. Do you believe in déjà vu, or just wish that we could have a do-over? Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, from May 3-19, at The Festival Playhouse, 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. Email jjj103125@ gmail.com or call 720-333-3499 for reservations. Cash and checks only.

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Two years later, she decided to start taking medication so she could focus better while in graduate school, working toward a master’s degree in business strategy, while still maintaining a full-time job. “If I wasn’t going to graduate school, I probably wouldn’t be on medication,” she said. “Without medication, I would find I would fluctuate between days where I would get anything and everything accomplished and other days where it’d be like ‘Forget it, nothing’s getting done today.’” The medication has helped her focus on her studies with few side effects. “I haven’t had too many negative changes,” she said. “I don’t have the quick wit and sharp comebacks that I used to have. In that perspective, I’ve lost a little bit, but right now I feel like I’ve gained a lot more in that communication is better with my husband, the work environment is better — I’m not irritating everybody.” Robert doesn’t plan to stay on medication. After graduation she plans to phase off it and find other coping mechanisms, such as staying active. Robert said she doesn’t feel like there is a stigma against people with ADHD, but there are often negative reactions to the behaviors of ADHD, like not being able to sit still, lack of attention and other symptoms. Simple understanding can help someone with ADHD, Robert said. “Understanding where the behaviors come from and setting rules and boundaries and what’s acceptable within reason and what’s not would be a big help,” she said.

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Blood drive City of Westminster community blood drive is from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, inside Bonfils’ mobile bus at 4800 W. 92nd Ave., Westminster. For information, or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org

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Tree planting Sixth-grade students from Peck Elementary and the Arvada parks department will celebrate Arbor Day starting at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 2, with their annual tree planting at the Oak Park pavilion, 10530 W. 64th Place, Arvada.

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annual 5k Run/Walk and Kids Dash to benefit local nonprofit A Precious Child in order to help provide basic essentials for disadvantaged and displaced children in the Thornton area. The run starts at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 4, at Chick-Fil-A at Larkridge, 16670 Washington St., Thornton.

5K WALK/RUN The Excel-erator is a professionally timed family-friendly 5K run/walk to promote physical fitness at Excel Academy in Arvada and the surrounding community. The fundraising event, which starts at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 4, will help with the purchase of playground equipment at Excel Academy, 11500 W. 84th Ave., Arvada. The event also will serve as a qualifying wave time for this year’s BolderBoulder. Visit http://www.runningguru.com/EventInformation. asp?eID=Excel-erator2013 to register. FIESTA COMMUNITY Reach Center sponsors its 9th annual El Día de los Niños Fiesta from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Brighton High School, 360 S. 8th Ave., Brighton. The fiesta for all Adams County schoolchildren in grades kindergarten through eighth grade and includes a full-blown carnival with games and prizes, musical and dance performances, an art workshop and juried art contest, a large exhibition hall featuring community resources for parents and valuable prize drawings. More than 200 bicycle helmets and 500 new books will be given away. Attendance is free. YOGA WORKSHOP Want a fresh start with yoga? Deepen your practice with this workshop for people who have a working knowledge of basic yoga poses. Class is from 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. This class focuses on inversions. For people ages 16 and older. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www. northglenn.org/recxpress to register.

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Public Notices Government Legals NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT In accord with C.R.S. 38-26-107 (1), notice is hereby given that final settlement will be made to David Peterson Construction, Inc. by the Adams County Housing Authority on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 for Contract: NSP #12-008A located at 10203 Pecos Street, Northglenn, Colorado 80260. Any person, company, corporation, government, governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, limited liability company, partnership, association, or other legal entity that has furnished labor, materials, sustenance, provender or other supplies used or consumed by the contractor identified above or any subcontractor thereof in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied laborers, rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore, has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractor, may in accordance with section 38-26-107 (1) C.R.S., file with the Adams County Housing Authority Procurement Officer at 7190 Colorado Blvd, Sixth Floor, Commerce City, Colorado 80022, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim, which statement must be filed on or before 1:00 p.m. on April 16, 2013. Failure on the part of a claimant to file a verified statement prior to 1:00 p.m. on April 16, 2013 will relieve the Adams County Housing Authority from any and all liability related to the above referenced project, as provided by law.

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CITY OF WESTMINSTER NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR'S SETTLEMENT Pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., notice is hereby given that on the 6th day of May, 2013, at Westminster, Colorado, final settlement will be made by the City with Atielah Construction, Inc., hereinafter called the "Contractor," for and on account of the contract for the construction of a Project described as Wadsworth Boulevard and 99th Avenue Traffic Signal Construction. 1. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or his subcontractor, or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, whose claim therefor has not been paid by the Contractor or the subcontractor for the work contracted to be done, may file with the City a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. 2. All such claims shall be filed with the City Attorney's Office, City of Westminster, 4800 W. 92nd Avenue, Westminster, Colorado, 80031 by May 6, 2013. 3. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve the City from any and all liability for such claim. Dated at Westminster, Colorado this 18th day of April, 2013. CITY OF WESTMINSTER /s/ Martin R. McCullough City Attorney Published in the Westminster Window First publication: April 19, 2013 Last publication: April 26, 2013 00038442

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Mountain Range’s Alexander Dooley competes in the pole vault during the Maxine Ehrman Invitational April 20 at the 5 Star North Stadium. Photos by Jonathan Maness

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jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com WESTMINSTER - While the recent weather has proved problematic for most teams, it’s not been that way for the Ralston Valley track team. Both the Mustangs’ girls and boys team took first at the Maxine Ehrman Invitational, and Ralston Valley won a combined eight events. “We have a solid team and it is very young,” Ralston Valley girls coach Jeff Gomer said. “The weather has hurt us a great deal; our drop in time in events is well behind a normal season.” Leading the way for the Mustangs was Keenan Gibson, who took first in both the boys’ 100 and 200 meter dashes. In the 100, Gibson took first with a time of 11.29 seconds, edging out teammate Matt Hestera by 0.3 seconds. In the 200, he won with a time of 22.15 which was .27 faster than his seeding time. Ralston Valley also took first in the boys’ and girls’ 400 meter relays, the Mustangs also won the boys’ 800 meter relays. On the girls’ side, Alicia Thompson was first in the girls’ 800 meter run, edging out teammate Giulianna Vessa — who was second. Miranda Wiercinski won the girls’ long jump and Hunter Price was first in the boys’ high jump. Price was also second

in the long jump and triple jump. Legacy was also third on the girls’ side, Pomona was fourth, Mountain Range seventh, Skyview 12th, Thornton 13th, Northglenn 15th and Westminster 16th. On the boys side, Legacy was fourth, Thornton fifth, Pomona eighth, Mountain Range ninth, Westminster 13th and Northglenn 14th. Legacy’s Emma Gee was first in the 1600, while her teammate Melanie Nun won the 3200 and Megan Close took first in the 100 hurdles for the Lightning. Cassidy Loukatos of Mountain Range won the 200 and Autumn Gardner was first in the high jump for the Mustangs. Mountain Range’s girls 1600-relay team also took first. Pomona’s Hannah McClure was first in the shot put, and Kelsey Bishop won the discus throw. On the boys’ side, Legacy’s Matthew Drotar won the 400 and Connor Watkins was first in the pole vault. Thornton boys dominated the 3,200 with the top three placers. Sean Paiz was first, followed by Mario Vielma and Joshua Joseph. The Trojans also took first in the 3200 relay. Pomona’s Damian Lockhart was first in the shot put, while Northglenn’s Alex Garcia came in second in the discus throw. Skyview had two third-place finishes, Taytiana in the 100 hurdles and Laura Malacarne in the long jump.

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Weather proves challenging for local sports teams By Jonathan Maness

jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com THORNTON — Spring in Colorado is always entertaining, and for local sports teams the weather has been their biggest opponent. Over the previous two months local teams and schools have had to cancel, delay and reschedule games and events. There have more than 1,000 postponements and cancellations of prep games statewide, and the early week’s snowstorm added to the delays.

This late in the season most squads would be deep in their league schedules, but that hasn’t been the case this year. Standley Lake and Ralston Valley baseball each played its first game in the Jeffco League on April 20. The Gators twice had to reschedule their game against Arvada West. Other leagues have had more success getting games in this spring. Most of the Front Range League and Eastern Metro Athletic Conference teams have been able to get at least three league games in so far. But all squads have had to reschedule games. Not only has the weather been taxing

for games, it also has interfered with teams practice schedule. Many teams have had to resort to practicing indoors, which has been challenging since many don’t have an indoor facility. “Not having an all-weather facility full time makes it hard to keep up with the rest of the state,” Ralston Valley girls’ track and field coach Jeff Gomer said. Northglenn’s baseball team has had to practice indoors, and the Norse lost senior Zach Swanson for the year after he injured his ankle while running stairs during an indoor practice. Swanson’s loss will hurt Northglenn, but

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Fo and W son m the Norse have been able to start the season 7-4 overall and are 3-0 in the EMAC. “We’ve been inside for more practices than outside,” said Northglenn coach Hugo Garcia. Skyview girls soccer team, which is a perfect 10-0 this season, has had to postpone its matchup with Arvada twice — once in March, and again in April. The weather also postponed a swimming meet between Northglenn and Westminster on Apr. 9. It was rescheduled to Apr. 18. The teams non-varsity squads have taken a toll too, with many games and matchups not being replayed.

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Ralston Valley’s first baseman Dan Skipper tries to tag out Standley Lake’s Mike Maher during the two squads’ matchup on Apr. 20. Photos by Jonathan Maness

Ralston Valley tops rival Standley Lake Skipper hits home run in victory By Jonathan Maness

jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com WESTMINSTER - While the cold weather has cooled off most squads, it hasn’t slowed down the red hot Ralston Valley Mustangs. The No. 6-ranked Mustangs edged Standley Lake 4-3 to open the Jeffco League with a victory and pickup their third consecutive win. “Standley Lake always gets up to play (us),” Ralston Valley coach Ronald Freehling said. “We have had some pretty good games over the past few years. I enjoy the rivalry.” Like most of the teams around Colorado, the Mustangs and Gators have had to battle the unpredictable Colorado weather

this spring. Before squaring off on Apr. 20 the two squads each had to deal with delays, Standley Lake was off for two weeks and Ralston Valley (8-4, 1-0 JL) was off for a week due to the weather. The Gators’ contest against Arvada West has been postponed twice and the Mustangs matchup against Bear Creek on Monday, April 22, was delayed due to the weather. “The weather pattern this spring is unparalleled and I cannot remember a season in my 20 years as a head coach that I have had so little outdoor time to practice baseball,” Freehling said. “It has impacted our ability to develop consistency in our daily practice routine which has led to inconsistent play.” Against Standley Lake (6-5 overall, 0-1 Jeffco League), the Mustangs got their bats going. First baseman Dan Skipper hit a home run and seven different players on the team had a hit.

Standley Lake’s Justin Seiwald delivers a pitch during the Gators’ game against Ralston Valley on Apr. 20. Jake Griffith and Mitch Robinson each had a pair of hits, and Jacob Rivera scored the winning run in the sixth on a groundout by Daniel Jurney. “Our kids seem to know how to get up for big games and were not flat in this game,” Freehling said. “We know what’s at stake and have set high goals for ourselves.” Standley Lake stayed right with its rivals.

Seven Thornton athletes sign college letter Boothe, Thompson make RMAC Honor Roll By Jonathan Maness

jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com THORNTON - Seven Thornton athletes will be playing at the collegiate level next year. On Monday, the Trojans’ seven star athletes signed their letter of intent, led by star running back Keynan Huguley who signed with CSU Pueblo. Three other members from Thornton’s football team signed, including Isaiah Hardy at Adams State, Kailon Evans at Western State and Se’Vone Coleman Jones at Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Mont. Regina Castaneda from Thornton’s girls basketball team signed with Missouri Valley College and Mario Vielma from the Trojans’ cross country team signed with Metro State.

BOOTHE, THOMPSON MAKE RMAC HONOR ROLL

Former Holy Family star Rachel Boothe and Westminster native Myndee Thompson made the RMAC softball honor roll.

Boothe is a sophomore outfielder at Colorado Mesa University, while Thompson is a sophomore shortstop for Fort Lewis College.

STREMEL SIGNS WITH HASTINGS COLLEGE

Mountain Range’s Alec Stremel signed with Hastings College. Stremel will get a baseball scholarship and also a merit scholarship from the Broncos.

MUSTANGS SECOND AT WINDSOR INVITE

Mountain Range girls’ tennis team took first at No. 1 and No. 2 singles, as well as No. 1 doubles to finish second at the Windsor Wizards Invite. Katie Kirby topped Windsor’s Ashlee Lemos to take first at No. 1 single, Kristen Kirby beat Windsor’s Hannah West at No. 2 singles and the No. 1 duo of Kawai Sibley and Erin Brooks topped Windsor’s Kelsi Kruger and Amanda Young to finish first. At No. 3 singles, Renee Phillips was second for the Mustangs. Legacy was seventh as a team and the duo of Jennifer Madison and Shaylie Margrave took first at No. 2 doubles.

WOLVERINES STAY PERFECT

Skyview improved to 10-0 on the season after topping Vista PEAK Prep and Elizabeth. The Wolverines topped the Cardinals 1-0 on a Jazmyne Escobar on Apr. 18 and beat the Bisons 10-0 on Apr. 20.

Matt Fujinami, who went 2-3 in the game, got the Gators on the board with an RBI double in the opening inning. Jarrett Bott and Dylan Sherry also had RBIs for Standley Lake. Justin Seiwald, Henry Mistrot and Mike Maher all scored for the Gators. Jurney earned the win for Ralston Valley pitching seven innings and striking out three batters.

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TIGERS THIRD AT BROOMFIELD INVITE

Holy Family girls tennis team was third at the Broomfield Invitational, with the duo of Kelly Dempsey and Kailey Silverstein taking first at No. 3 doubles.

HAWKS’ GIRLS EIGHTH AT THE PATRIOT INVITE

Horizon girls’ track team was eighth at the George Washington Patriot Invitational, while the Hawks’ boys were 10th. Morgan Myers was third in the long jump and Josh Stamos was third in the 3200 meter run.

HORIZON FALLS TO ROCKY MOUNTAIN

The Hawks’ baseball team fell 14-8 to undefeated Rocky Mountain on Apr. 20. Horizon dropped to 3-6 overall and 1-2 in the Front Range League.

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