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Adams County and Jefferson County, Colorado • Volume 68, Issue 20
Marijuana task force wraps up Group’s recommendations will be sent to Legislature
Longtime comedy club closes
By Tom Munds
tmunds@ourcoloradonews.com The Amendment 64 Implementation Task Force’s final meeting focused on taxation to develop recommended tax levels for commercial marijuana sales. The recommendations made on Feb. 28 suggest a 15 percent excise tax that stores would pay at the wholesale level. It was also recommended that a special sales tax be implemented for recreational marijuana, with an example of a 25 percent sales tax customers would pay when making purchases. Any special voter-approved taxes would be in addition to the state’s 2.9 percent sales tax as well as any local sales taxes. The task force discussed the issue and generally agreed that, if the state-imposed taxes were too high, users would turn to the black market for marijuana. One member suggested that keeping the total cost, including taxes, of legal recreational marijuana less than the black market cost could bring an end to illegal pot sales. However, members repeatedly noted that because of the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, no tax could be imposed without voter approval. As they wrapped up their discussions, it was noted that recommendations will be assembled into a report that, in the next two weeks, will be forwarded to the General Assembly to use in establishing rules and regulations for the new recreational marijuana industry. Colorado voters created a whole new industry in November by approving Amendment 64, which legalizes recreational use of marijuana by those 21 and older. When Gov. John Hickenlooper signed the voter-approved amendment into law, he created the 24-member task force to establish recommendations for regulating the new industry as guidelines for state legislative action. The governor spoke at the Feb. 28 task force meeting. He thanked the members for the thousands of hours they put into developing their recommendations. “We are entering a new and different world,” Hickenlooper said. “No matter how thoughtful we are, not every area will be adequately addressed. I think there will be unanticipated negative consequences.” He stressed the need for education and safeguards to keep marijuana out of the hands of those under 21. “We need to let our children and young people know that, just because it is now legal doesn’t mean it is safe,” the governor said.
John Bauers sits onstage at Wits End Comedy Club Thursday, Feb. 21, in Westminster. Wits End closed its doors after 22 years. Photos by Andy Carpenean
By Ashley Reimers
areimers@ourcoloradonews.com Wits End Comedy Club in Westminster is no more. The last weekend of shows was Feb. 1416, when more than 20 comics took the stage. “Closing night there were a lot of tears,” owner John Bauers said. “The staff is a really close-knit group and they are just amazing.” Bauers took over Wits End, at 92nd Avenue and Harlan Street, two years ago after being approached by the property owners to try to pull the business out of a financial hole. Over the next two years, Bauers said he was able to bring the business out of debt, but it was taking too much time and energy. He also owns the Impulse Theater in Denver. “We are right at a breakeven point,” he
said. “But I’m working 40 hours a week running this place and 40 hours a week running Impulse.” Cathy Cooke and Carol McKelvey opened Wits End in 1991. David Testroet was a headliner comic at Wits End for 22 years. He said the club helped launch several careers, including his own. He is an established comic, opening for Jeff Foxworthy and Ron White over the years. Testroet also works as a booking
agent and professional photographer. He said Wits End was comfortable for blue collar and white collar people. “I was the last person on the stage that last night and it was tough,” he said. “Here is this fat, white guy trying to hold in his emotions, while trying to be funny. At the end I got a standing ovation, but it wasn’t for me, it was for the all-star group of comics brought in that weekend.” Bauers said Wits End is for sale.
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A section of a mural near the entrance at Wits End Comedy Club depicts comedic characters such as George Carlin, Bob Hope, Curly Howard (from the Three Stooges) and Charlie Chaplin. Wits End closed its doors after 22 years.
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Young reader’s love lives on On book selection day, one of the most special days at Iowa Elementary in Aurora, almost 2,000 new stories crowd the school library. There’s “Diary of a Wimpy Kid.” And “Misty of Chincoteague.” And “The Good Dog.” And so many more. But the best story isn’t in a book. It’s the one being written every time Carole and Joe Hemmelgarn walk through the doors, hauling their load of books to lovingly place into the hands of every child there. It’s the one being written every time students ask about Alyssa, their 9-year-old daughter. “Do you miss her?” “Are you sad?” It’s the one being written with every hug Carole and Joe, and the children, give to each other. “It’s a gift,” Principal LuAnn Tallman says. “It’s a relationship. Someone else cares about them.” And someone else cares about Alyssa, who died suddenly six years ago, breaking her family’s hearts. “They talk of her as a personal friend,” Tallman says of her students. “We really consider Alyssa a part of our school.” That means everything to Joe and Carole. “As the years go by, people don’t ask anymore,” Carole says. “Kids are amazing. They’re not afraid to ask ….” If you asked, you’d hear a story about loss and sorrow, but also about hope. And love. And books. It begins, of course, with Alyssa. Doctors diagnosed the leukemia on Feb. 26, 2007. She was two months shy of her 10th birthday when she died 10 days later of complications from the treatment. “The heartbreak, the heartache ….” Joe’s voice trails off. Her bedroom, still as it was when she last slept in it, reflects the boundless enthusiasm and diverse interests that endeared her to so many. Under the bed is the board with the intricate city she spent a whole day folding out of scrap paper. In a large shadow box on the wall are the colorful googly-eyed puff ball creatures she made for each holiday, a picture of her favorite go-with-her-everywhere white teddy bear with the red heart called Valentine, clothespin dolls she created, poems she wrote for her classes at Fox Creek Elementary in Highlands Ranch. She titled one “Upside Down.” Yesterday my brain flipped upside down And my train of thought crashed And thirty of my brain cells died … So please excuse my attention span in
Math. “She was a goofy kid,” Joe says. At the beginning of fourth grade, she started waking up at 4:30 every morning. “She made her breakfast, fed her lizard, played the guitar. It was almost as if she felt `I’m running out of time here.’ ” Her best friend was her younger brother, Griffin, now 12. Smiley and funloving, Alyssa grew her hair to cut it off for wigs for cancer patients. She loved to ski, play soccer — and read. A book she was reading when she died, “The Fairy’s Return and Other Princess Tales,” still rests on her dresser. That last Christmas, she had written her parents a note. Dear Mom and Dad, Thank you for caring for me. And loving me. Stay warm and help old and poor. Thank you. Love, Alyssa. Merry Christmas. For Carole and Joe, the words took on new meaning after her death. “When parents lose a child,” Carole says, “there’s this need to give back or do something.” They combined Alyssa’s love for reading with her compassion for the less fortunate and, a year later, in 2008, the Alyssa Cares Foundation was born. They decided to take books to schools where most of the students qualified for free and reduced lunch, a marker of poverty, and where reading scores were low. Iowa Elementary was the first school. Today, four more elementaries participate — Harrington, Doull and Swansea in Denver, and Paris, also in Aurora. Carole and Joe, with Griffin and their volunteers, visit each school three times a year and bring enough books to give every child — from kindergarten to fifth grade — one to take home, each time. So far, they have distributed more than 30,000 books, all bought with donations from individuals and corporations. “We tell Alyssa’s story, about her love for reading,” Joe says. “The book is our way of having the introduction. We talk a lot about what it can do for you in your life. … The gateway to learning is reading, and everything becomes a little easier if you can read.” But something else, a little bit magical,
blossomed along the way. “We did not see how they would connect with Alyssa,” Carole says. “She’s like this mentor. They want to read for her. They say, `We want to be like you, Alyssa.’” And they want to share their stories, many of which, like Carole’s and Joe’s, are of struggles and loss. “Storytelling,” Carole says, “is so powerful.” LuAnn Tallman, the principal: “The books are important, but it’s Carole’s and Joe’s relationship with the children that has made the biggest difference in their reading.” Carole and Joe don’t forget. “They will recognize the kids and say, ‘We remembered this book for you,’” Tallman says. “They’re willing to give freely of themselves to make these kids feel good about reading and feel good about life.” The connection is evident in the plastic bin under Alyssa’s bed, packed tightly with more than 2,000 letters from children at the schools. A colorful wire sculpture that depicts Alyssa reading, from Harrington Elementary, sits on her dresser. Iowa Elementary’s library is now named after her. The foundation, Joe says simply, “keeps her memory alive. It’s creating some type of legacy, and I guess we just didn’t want her story to end.” Every Christmas, Carole places under
the tree a stack of gift-wrapped books for Alyssa. One by one, she’ll read them throughout the year, in the quiet of Alyssa’s bedroom or the loft at the cabin or her gravesite. “I do read out loud and I talk to her,” Carole says. “I ask her what she thinks about the book. … It’s a connection — the book — and I don’t know why.” Perhaps it just keeps the door open. Joe likes to tell the kids at the schools “every book you open, the more doors you open, and the more doors open for you.” One day, a young boy came up to him, book in hand. He turned a page. “Mr. Joe,” he said, “I’m opening a door here.” The boy smiled. Joe smiled at the memory. A connection made. One more line in a story being written one book at a time, one child at a time, by a little girl and the family who misses her. That’s a story of hope. And of love. And that’s the best story of all. To learn more about the Alyssa Cares Foundation, go to www.AlyssaCares.org. Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. She can be reached at ahealey@ourcoloradonews.com or 303-5664110.
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Project to improve healthy lifestyles By Ashley Reimers
areimers@ourcoloradonews. com For the past year, representatives of Community Enterprise have been working on a project to promote healthy eating and active living in part of south Westminster and south Thornton. Now, plans for that project are getting under way, encouraging residents to get involved in their community and life healthier lives. Community Enterprise is a nonprofit organization based in Commerce City dedicated to engaging and uniting community members to build sustainable, healthy and inclusive neighborhoods. For the past year, Karla Chavez
and Lisa Schott with Community Enterprises, have been working with LiveWell Colorado, a nonprofit organization committed to reducing obesity in Colorado by promoting healthy eating and active living. Community Enterprises received $1.2 million grant from LiveWell Colorado to incorporate healthy eating and active living strategies over a nine-year period. “We started doing surveys, assessments and interviews in the south Adams County area including Westminster, Thornton and the Perl Mac neighborhood,” Schott said. “We asked them about their challenges related to being healthy and active in their community and the strengths in their community. From that, we started putting together action plans.”
Rabid skunk discovered in north Adams County By Darin Moriki
dmoriki@ourcoloradonews.com Tri-County Health Department officials are urging Adams County residents to get their pets and livestock vaccinated against rabies after a dead skunk found on a private property in Brighton was found to have the viral disease. The skunk was found on a northern Adams County property just south of Weld County. There was no known animal or human exposure to the skunk. Dr. Jennifer Brown, a TriCounty Health Department veterinarian and disease intervention specialist, said the most recent discovery in Brighton marked the first time a rabid skunk was found in a more populous area of the county. “We haven’t had a human case of rabies in the entire state since the 1930s, and we definitely want to keep it that way,” Brown said. “There’s no reason for people to be alarmed, but we do want to put the word out so that they know what they need to do. Basically, this is nature’s way of telling us that we need to vaccinate our dogs, cats, or civilized livestock against rabies.” According to the TriCounty Health Department website, rabies is a viral disease that affects the nervous system of hu-
mans and other mammals by causing severe inflammation in their brain and spinal cord. The disease, which is transmitted in saliva through animal bites, is nearly always fatal. People or animals can also contract rabies, if a rabid animal’s saliva comes in contact with their eyes, nose, mouth or open wounds. Immediate medical treatment is required after exposure to an infected animal. Brown said rabies infections in animals are typically characterized by hallmark neurological symptoms, such as confusion, a circling or staggering gait, seizures and excessive salivation. Rabid animals may also exhibit abnormal behavior or temperament changes, such as increased aggression or isolation, irritability, restlessness or abrupt reactions to non-existent objects. Brown said animals exhibiting any of these symptoms, especially wild skunks, should be reported to a public health official or veterinarian for rabies testing. For more information about rabies or whom to call in response to a suspect animal, call COHELP, the statewide public health information line, at 1-877462-2911. Additional information about rabies is also available at the Tri-County Public Health website at: www.tchd.org/rabies.htm.
WESTMINSTER NEWS IN A HURRY 2013 Adams County Mayors’ and Commissioners’ Youth Awards
Seventeen Westminster youths have been nominated through the Adams County Mayors’ and Commissioners’ Youth Award (ACMCYA) program for municipal-level recognition. The students were honored by City Council during the Feb. 25 council meeting. The following students selected and presented with certificates of achievement: Ashley Bergen, Bianca Franco, Jasmine Gallegos, Luis Fernando Nunez, Bryce Swanson, Daniel Sanchez, LiAnna
Taylor, Mark A. Gjestvang, Serena Brito, Kelly Osborne, Nghi Tran, Taylor Baxley, Samantha Bennett, Olivia Fousel, Brandon Heller, Victoria True and Bruna Siquiera.
For both south Westminster and south Thornton, two of the action plans include a community farmers market and connecting with their local city officials and school districts to create more active opportunities and programs for adults and children. For south Thornton, Schott said another action plan is to improve bus routes and services, particularly in the east-west direction along Washington Street. For south Westminster, Chavez said an additional action plan is to form neighborhood groups to improve neighborhood safety. “The biggest challenge for all of the areas is communication,” Schott said. “People in all of these areas want to see improvements in communication. Whether it’s between English speakers and
Spanish speakers, or residents and city officials, people just want to see improve communication.” Schott said because the demographics are changing so much in these areas, there is a unique population of white senior citizens who have lived in the area for years, and young Hispanic families moving in to the area. She said there are some tensions because the neighborhoods look different, but she’s hoping through the action plans, those tensions can be eased and communication will improve. “We hope people can learn from each other through these action plans and we can find out what gaps need to be filled for better communication,” Chavez said. “Like helping to get resources advertised in Spanish.”
Since it’s a nine-year project, Schott said as the actions plans emerge she and Chavez will be following the momentum, continuing to learn about the priorities and new ideas in the areas from the community. “The needs in the communities will continue to evolve as the years go by so will continue to check in with the communities to learn what they want to work on as time goes,” she said. Chavez and Schott host monthly community meetings to discuss the action plans and needs in the different communities. For dates, times and locations of the meetings in all three areas, contact Chavez at karla@communityenterprise.net or Schott at lisa@communityenterprise.net.
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Gun-control bills advance Two sides stake out positions in lengthy hearing By Vic Vela
vvela@ourcoloradonews.com Seven Democratic-sponsored gun control bills passed state legislative comm i t tees on March 4, following Report a remarkable day where swarms of people filled the Capitol to make their voices heard on the most polarizing political issue of the session. The seven bills passed two Democratic-controlled Senate committees on party-line votes, following lengthy hearings that often became emotional — and sometimes got a little rowdy. The first bill hearing began just after 10:30 a.m., with passage of the seventh and final bill of the day taking place about 12 hours later. There was plenty of buzz in and around the Capitol throughout much of the day — including honking vehicles that drove around the Capitol in circles all day long, in what was a grating display of displeasure from some opposed to the gun-control measures. Those in favor of the bills also made their opinions known before the hearings started. A press conference was held by gun violence victims and family members whose lives have been affected by mass shootings, all of whom called for tighter gun laws. One of them was Mark Kelly, the space shuttle commander and husband of former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona. On Jan. 8, 2011, Giffords was seriously injured in a shooting rampage while she was hosting a constituent event outside a grocery store near Tucson. The shooter, Jared Lee Loughner, used a Glock 18 semiautomatic handgun to fire more than 30 rounds in a matter of seconds into the crowd, killing six people and injuring many. Loughner ended up pleading guilty to several federal charges
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and is now serving life in prison. After the press event, Kelly testified in support of House Bill 1229, which requires universal background checks for gun sales and transfers, telling members of the Senate’s State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee that the bill would help keep weapons out of the hands of dangerous people like Loughner. “Behind every victim lies a matrix of failure and inadequacy,” Kelly said, referring to issues such as poverty and mental health. “The breadth and complexity of gun violence is great. But that is not an excuse for inaction.” But Sen. Ted Harvey, R-Highlands Ranch, did not take up Kelly’s call for action. “Public policy should not be based on emotion,” Harvey said. “Public policy should be based on logic. Even if this (law) was in place in Arizona, it would not have stopped the shooter from getting the gun.”
Horns honk for firearms
Disputes of the Kelly and Harvey kind were hardly unique on March 4. All day long, through several hours of testimony and hallway conversations, there were point-counterpoints being made on a day of frenzied activity at the Capitol. The two large committee rooms that held the hearings — including the Old Supreme Court Chambers — felt more like phone booths for much of the day, as concerned citizens and members of the press packed the standingroom only affairs. That’s not to mention the phenomenal lines that wrapped around the committee rooms, which were full of Coloradans — predominantly Second Amendment advocates — who showed up well in advance of the first hearing in hopes of having a chance to testify. Mark Dunham of Conifer — who was sporting camouflage gear and an “I Vote Pro-Gun” sticker on his chest — was sitting alone in a hallway, after having arrived at the Capitol about 9:30 a.m. It was 1 p.m. in the afternoon when he spoke with a reporter, and he was still waiting for his
Mark Kelly speaks to reporters during a state Capitol press conference that preceded testimony on several gun control measures. Kelly’s wife is former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords, who was shot during a political event in Tucson, Ariz. Following his remarks, the retired astronaut and Navy captain testified before the Senate’s State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee, in support of a bill that would require universal background checks on all gun sales and transfers. Photo by Vic Vela name to be called. “This is nothing,” he said. “These are just the people who could make it today. There’s a lot more of us, and I plan to stay in here the whole day, until it concludes.” Meanwhile, there was wild theater going on outside the Capitol. Vehicles made continuous circles around the building, with drivers who opposed the gun bills participating in what seemed like an endless horn-honking display. The blaring noise from outside was muffled, but was certainly audible from inside each of the committee hearing rooms. One of the vehicles, a largesized truck, flew a Tea Party flag and the Stars and Stripes as it circled around, and around and around. “It’s just a zoo out there,” said Juliette Hidahl of Denver, who showed up in support of the legislation. “People driving around, blasting their horns. And it really bothers me, them driving around with big (American) flags on their cars, because it’s supposed to hang in glory.” As if that weren’t enough, a biplane flew above all the noise and hubbub, pulling behind it a sign intended for Gov. John Hickenlooper that read, “Hick, don’t take
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Mark Kelly testifies before the Senate’s State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee, in support of a bill that would require all gun sales and transfers to be subjected to background checks. The retired astronaut and Navy captain’s wife is former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords, who was shot during a political event in Tucson, AZ.
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our guns.” As for the activity where all the action was taking place, committee chairpersons at times had to pound their gavels whenever applause or the occasional commentary rang out from members of the audience. One of the more lively encounters occurred during a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, when committee member Sen. Jessie Ulibarri, D-Commerce City, asked Dudley Brown of the pro-gun-rights group Rocky Mountain Gun Owners if the organization had ever donated money to any members of the Judiciary Committee. “Yes, senator,” Brown said. “And we’re going to give money to your opponents, too.” Brown’s comment was followed by applause from the audience, and a pounding of the gavel from the committee chairwoman, Sen. Lucia Guzman of Denver.
Bills moving forward
Each of the following seven gun-control bills passed their respective committees on March 4, on a 3-2 party-line vote. The bills are expected to go before the full Senate on March 8. Democrats hold a 20-15 voting edge in the upper chamber, but it remains to be seen how many members end up voting for the measures. The bills that started in the House of Representatives already have passed the lower chamber: Senate Bill 195: Bans online training for those seeking concealed handgun permits. The gun bill that prompted the least amount of testimony. But that was at the end of a long day, and it still resulted in a party-line vote. Senate Bill 196: Places civil liability on assault weapon manufacturers, sellers and owners, when their firearms are used in a crime. Could be the most controversial gun bill out there. If an assault weapon is provided to someone who commits gun violence – and if the provider “reasonably should have known” that the person meant to do harm
with the weapon – then a lawsuit could be filed for damages associated with the blood shed. Opponents say the bill flies in the face of a federal law, which prohibits gun makers and dealers from being held liable in cases where their weapons are used in crimes. Senate Bill 197: Restricts domestic violence offenders from having access to guns. Several people testified about how their loved ones were murdered by killers with restraining orders who still were able to hold on to their guns. Opponents say the bill is problematic, because domestic violence cases can be a matter of he said-she said. House Bill 1224: Limits high-capacity ammunition magazine rounds to 15. Supporters say the fewer rounds a magazine can hold, the less carnage a shooter can inflict. Opponents say the bill is a “feel-good”, arbitrary bill that accomplishes nothing. House Bill 1226: Bans concealed guns from being carried on college campuses. Having guns on campus doesn’t make anyone safer, supporters argue. But opponents say victims become “sitting ducks” when they’re unable to defend themselves. House Bill 1228: Requires those who go through gun background checks to pay the associated costs. Pretty simple, supporters say, if you want a gun, you should pay for your own background check. Opponents say this is another measure aimed at sticking it to gun owners. House Bill 1229: Universal background checks for all gun sales and transfers. Supporters say this bill closes a loophole where people can obtain guns during private sales and transfers, without having to go through background checks that already are required at the retail level. Opponents say that the bill only penalizes law-abiding citizens from obtaining guns, and that criminals will find a way to get them any way.
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Bill would expand unpaid medical leave Sponsor adds language saying more time off isn’t intended By Vic Vela
vvela@ourcoloradonews.com Employees who seek leave from work to care for extended family members with serious health conditions — as well those who have ailing partners in civil unions — would be able to do so under a bill that is moving through the state Legislature. House Bill 1222 would expand the federal Family and Medical Leave Act to cover family members beyond one’s spouse, child or parent. The bill, which is being sponsored by Rep. Cherylin Peniston, D-Westminster, passed the Democratic-controlled House Health, Insurance and Environment Committee on a party line vote of 6-5 on Feb. 28. “It expands the definition of family to better represent what families look like in this day and age,” Peniston told committee members. But Republicans on the committee feared that the expansion could lead to abuse of leave requested by employees, and that businesses’ productivity could suffer because of workers being away from their jobs. They also expressed concern that the bill would end up doubling the amount of leave that employees already receive, under the current structure of FMLA. “We are simply putting more burden on employers,” said Rep. Spencer Swalm, R-Centennial. Right now, FMLA requires that businesses with a work force of 50 or more employees grant workers up to twelve weeks of unpaid leave, in the event that they or their spouses,
children or parents are dealing with a serious health issue, or are pregnant. But Peniston’s bill would expand the group of family members for whom an employee is able to take time off work to care for, to include grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and first cousins. The bill also would allow employees who are in civil unions — which is expected to pass the General Assembly this year — to leave work to care for their partners. Leave also would be allowed if an employee’s designated beneficiary becomes seriously ill or injured. That was the case with Belinda Williams of Denver, who testified that her boyfriend — who was her designated beneficiary — cared for her after she suffered multiple spinal fractures following a bicycling accident a couple of years ago. “This can happen to anyone,” said. “(My boyfriend) risked his job for me and I know I’m not the only person who has been through this.” Others who testified in favor of the bill included those representing Latino and gay advocacy groups. Evy Valencia of the Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights said there “is a shared responsibility among families” in the Latino community and that this bill would help relatives be there for each other during difficult times. Daniel Ramos of One Colorado, a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender advocacy group, testified about the importance of allowing couples who enter into civil unions the ability to take time off work to take care of their partners, without risking a job loss. “Imagine how you would feel if you can’t get the time off to care about the person you love in a time of
need,” Ramos said. But those who testified against the bill said it would end up hurting businesses. Nick Hoover of the Colorado Restaurant Association said that eateries could experience “disruptions in service to customers” if more employees took time off work, and that training temporary employees to do their jobs would be expensive. Brooke A. Colaizzi, an attorney who represents businesses that are also opposed to the bill, said the legislation poses “extremely serious problems for employers.” She said that in addition to the bill creating more administrative headaches for employers, there also lies the possibility that a worker could take dual leave time, if FMLA is expanded. For example, if the bill becomes law, it would be possible that an employee could take leave to care for a grandparent, and then take another 12 weeks of leave down the road, under FMLA. “Our clients call the statute a nightmare,” Colaizzi said. “I see a potential for abuse here.” Swalm said the bill could discourage employers from hiring new workers. “It makes it more difficult and more threatening to them, frankly,” he said. “Because they don’t know what kind of baggage they’re getting with that employee.” Peniston and other supporters of the bill tried to quell those concerns, saying that it would be unlikely that an employee would take any more unpaid leave than they absolutely had to. Peniston also amended the bill to include language saying that the bill’s intent is not to create more leave for employees.
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I’m not going to get all riled up about our government in Washington, D.C. Instead I’m going to give all my time reflecting on the friends and family who left us so early in this year.
Leaving us It was early in the morning of January the first when our treasured friend Don Goreham left us. Many of you will remember Don. For a number of years he was the editor of the North Valley World newspaper. Don was soft spoken and he had a good sense of humor. I sat across the desk from Don, and we shared many laughs.
the plane on Standley Lake. One father said he brought his three children out there and they saw it taking off. But the best “sighting” came from a lieutenant colonel stationed at Lowry Air Force who said he saw it land and take off.
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One year we decided to play an April Fool’s Day prank on our readers. So we took a picture of Howard Hughes “Spruce Goose” airplane, put it on the front page of the paper and put in the cutline that it had landed at Standley Lake and would be there for viewing over the weekend. Of course it wasn’t there, it never flew at all. But within hours of the newspaper article on the stands, the phone started ringing from folks who “saw”
Since April Fool’s Day was the same day our paper came out we thought folks would see it as a joke. However, many callers were angry at the joke we had laid on them. It backfired when the colonel threatened to sue and a few others cancelled their subscriptions. So, after a lot of laughs we had to apologize in the following week’s issue, but it remains in my memory as the “all-time” classic April Fool’s joke and Don’s friendship.
My dear, dear friend Sally Selander also left us to mourn her death last week. I was the maid of honor at her and Carl’s wedding 62 years ago. What a lovely lady she was. And we also mourn the loss of another close friend, Don Ciancio, who also left us last week. It was a huge funeral for Don who was so active in Democratic politics. He, too, will be sorely missed. Adams County will never be the same.
I was just out walking on the city trails, enjoying the warm spring-like weather that came in with the onset of March. Between 72nd and 76th avenues, I noticed the fresh coat of graffiti along the Little Dry Creek trail and a spray paint cap sitting next to the trail. A Westminster police officer was relaxing in his car in the
Kaiser parking lot next to the trail, so I stopped to tell him about the fresh graffiti. I was a bit taken aback when the officer was not interested in what I had to say and told me that it was just “kids’ artistic expression.” If Westy’s finest are not concerned about swastikas, the F-word and graphic depictions of male genitalia along the trail, then the Parks and
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“When I die I won’t be a stranger. God knows me because I talk to Him every day.” — My sister, Pudge Kettler P.S. Let’s not forget Pope Benedict. He didn’t die but his seclusion will make us miss his gentle, prayerful life. 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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Looking forward to ‘sunshine’ this month Amid what is traditionally Colorado’s snowiest month, we are marking down a week of sunshine on our calendars. Sunshine Week begins March 10. OK, it has nothing to do with the weather — it’s about open government and freedom of information. Launched by the American Society of News Editors in 2005, the initiative is timed to coincide with the birthday of the “Father of the Constitution,” James Madison, on March 16. As a media organization, we naturally embrace this national push for transparency. So should you. “Though created by journalists, Sunshine Week is about the public’s right to
OUR VIEW know what its government is doing, and why,” explains the website www.sunshineweek.org. “Sunshine Week seeks to enlighten and empower people to play an active role in their government at all levels, and to give them access to information that makes their lives better and their communities stronger.” Think of the information you have
Does legal marijuana in the home put children at risk? Amendment 64 permits adults age 21 or older to not only possess an ounce of marijuana for recreational use, but also to grow up to six plants in a private residence. We stopped by Zoe’s Coffee House in Westminster and asked if they think increased accessibility to marijuana in the home puts children and teens at risk for early use or abuse.
No, I do not think having marijuana or plants in the house is in itself dangerous. What I worry about is the lifestyle choices the people who have those things make. - Bethany Dieterle, Thornton
The risk is the secondhand smoke with people smoking in the house. The marijuana in the home is not the bad part, it’s the smoking in the home. People are poisoning their kids and that’s not fair. The smoke is horrible. - David Hoogstra, Westminster
Yes, primarily because it gives children more access to it and that can cause increased risks, therefore increasing the possibility for children to use at a young age and abuse at a later age. - Vanessa Vasquez, Arvada
No more than before. I would want marijuana treated like any other medication. - Faye Heimerl, Westminster
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Check, check, check ... we are still alive and kickin’! While the federal budget cuts of $85 billion are now official, it remains to be seen just how much Americans will be affected. It is truly a shame that President Barack Obama did not demonstrate some leadership to work out a better plan to cut the budget as opposed to a 2.4 percent across the board approach. It most likely could have been avoided, but Obama was dead set on extracting another tax increase from Congress. He could have spent his time better working behind the scenes in those dark, smoky closed door inside the Beltway meetings, but instead he chose to be in campaign mode. Mr. President, the election is over and you won! It is past time to stop the campaign trail approach to managing the federal government and its complex issues. And let’s not forget that it was his administration’s idea to impose the sequestration back in 2011.
Lack of confidence
While the cuts have been put in motion, it is a small amount when looking at the task of trimming the federal appetite for spending. More prudent and longer term planning is needed to tackle this serious problem. I have little faith that the Democrats, Republicans and the president can accomplish what our country needs. Leadership, political gumption and not worrying about getting re-elected are all needed ingredients, but they lack all of these and I doubt that things will change.
Appalling behavior
As the state Legislature continues to move several gun-control bills forward, the level of anger, frustration and consternation seems to be rising among some of the pro-gun crowd. This is no surprise. Gun control, abor-
tion, tax increases and illegal immigrants seem to generate more emotion, deepseated feelings and polarized thinking. So, when it was revealed that Franklin Sain had sent racist and profanity filled emails and voice messages to state Rep. Rhonda Fields about her leadership in gun control legislation, it was no surprise. In one of the six emails he sent her, he stated “Hopefully somebody Giffords both of your *expletive* with a gun.” Supposedly, he was referring to the shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. But what was especially appalling and offensive was an unsigned letter that was sent during the same time line as his emails and calls to her. The letter references Fields’ daughter and stated “death to both” and “I keep my 30 round magazines. There will be blood! I’m coming for you!”
Fuzzy but not so fuzzy The line between freedom of speech and criminally threatening someone can be fuzzy. And we acknowledge that elected officials are expected to take more public abuse given their position. Nevertheless, no elected official should be expected to take the threats which Sain communicated to Rep. Fields. I hope the court finds him guilty of threatening her life and that of her daughter’s. Bill Christopher is former city manager of Westminster and used to represent District J on the RTD board of directors.
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Young professionals at work Entrepreneurs look to their own skills for employment By Ashley Reimers
areimers@ourcoloradonews.com As the economy continues to change, people are looking at different alternatives for employTwelve ment. Some Topics go back to school to earn a degree and Weeks some start This Week: their own Young Entrepreneurs business. For Dot Wright, the latter was her ticket to a career she loves. Since 2009, Wright has been the president of the Arvada Chamber of Commerce. But during her college years, being involved in business wasn’t her plan. She was majoring in math education, with the goal of being a math teacher. That plan quickly changed once she started working for a company on the East Coast. “I am an entrepreneur at heart, and I started to work at a small distribution company as their office manager,“ said Wright, 38. “Soon I was running every aspect of the company and then went
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on to work for an even bigger company and that’s where I learned everything I know about running a business, from these two organizations.” Wright bought her first business in 2006 when she moved to Colorado. After three years she was able to sell it for three times the amount she bought it for, all in the beginning of her career. She also started her own event planning business. Others in the community are taking the same approach to their careers. Glenn Plagens is the director of the Small Business Development Center at the Front Range Community College campus in Westminster. The center is a resource for students, community members and Colorado small businesses seeking customized skills training, consulting services, business development and ongoing professional development. Plagens works with young entrepreneurs looking to start new businesses, and since the recession, he said he’s seen a boost in interest from people wanting to start new businesses. “We see a whole spectrum of different businesses being started by young entrepreneurs many times out of necessity because they are not getting employed,” he said “Since I have been on the job for the last two years we have increased our business advising
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by 70 percent.” The center provides free business advising classes and business start-up classes, as well as help with marketing, to name a few. Plagens said he also encourages entrepreneurs and business owners to get involved in their local chamber of commerce’s. “Especially for the younger generation, it’s important to make those faceto-face relationships because so many young people communicate through technology,” he said “The chamber is a great place to start to leverage those relationships.” When Wright joined the Arvada Chamber of Commerce in 2006 she had no idea that decision would change her life. “I was just helping out the chamber, but soon I realized I loved the job so much,” she said. “I told myself that I needed to apply for this job because I love it so much, and I did. Now I get to help businesses all day be successful. How cool is that?” Plagens also can’t complain about his job. After running a small business for 20 years, he said it’s nice to pass on the experience he’s learned to other business owners. “I get to help people overcome their problems and that has been really rewarding,” he said. “I think it’s a privilege to share my small business experience and knowledge in a place where I can be an advocate for people.”
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Autos for Sale
Elizabeth Furniture Sale All dark wood, like new. Large entertainment center, 4 piece sofa set, 2 large chest of drawers, 5x5 fridge, 7 piece marble top dining set. (570)404-6174
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Savio House needs foster parents to provide temporary care for troubled teens ages 12-18. Training, 24 hour support and $1900/month provided. Must complete precertification training and pass a criminal and motor vehicle background check. Call Michelle 303-225-4073 or visit saviohouse.org.
IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE LEAD / SUPERVISOR
The District is seeking a qualified candidate to perform supervisory irrigation technician duties. This position is responsible for supervision of all operated and maintained irrigation systems. Delegates appropriate work duties to assigned maintenance crew members. Participates in the operation of snow removal. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or GED, 5 years supervisory irrigation maintenance experience; Colorado Driver’s License in good standing (provide MVR); be able to obtain a Colorado CDL license; experience using other landscape equipment and vehicles; ability to lift 25 – 50 pounds on regular basis; ability to respond on-call as needed. Full-time position/excellent benefits/some OT. Salary DOQ & experience. Applicants in 30-min travel radius preferred. Forward resume to C. Frainier (fax: 303-688-8339; email cfrainier@castlepinesmetro.com)
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When full this location will have 50 residents. We pride ourselves On scratch cooking. Hours will vary until full, experienced cooks that can work independently please apply by sending your resume to teresa@newhorizonfoods.com EOE
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LIVE-IN HOUSE MANAGERS / MAINTENANCE
Offering an ideal employment opportunity for highly reliable non-smoking English speaking couple each working a 30-35 hour week. Responsibilities included daily housekeeping and lawn care, errands and routine maintenance. A private two bedroom apartment including all utilities will be provided, as well as salary commensurate with experience, vacation and health benefits. References and back ground check will be required. No pets or children. Please fax a letter of interest with a brief description of work history and references to 303-279-6540. If you have any questions, please call 303-532-9898
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Matheson- a leading manufacturer, processor, retail sales and distributor of welding gases and supplies seeks a: Full Time Route Sales Representative to sell and deliver welding gases and supplies. 1 yr. welding related
Help Wanted
Truck Drivers with Class A CDL for tankers and end dumps.
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Constructors, Inc. is seeking Formwork Carpenters & Laborers, Concrete Finishers, Pipefitters, and Millwrights (process equipment installations) for large wastewater project located in Denver area. Applications will be taken at 9780 Pyramid Ct, Suite 100, Englewood, CO 80112, from 8-5 M-F. Send resumes to Careers@westernsummit.com or call (303)325-0325. WSCI is an EEO Employer. Would you like to earn an extra $500 to $1,000 this month?
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State in eye of TV fixers Two business turnaround experts have added Colorado spots that need saving in this season’s TV episodes. Hotel “fixer” Anthony Melchiorri, who has more than 20 years in the hospitality business and has turned around high-profile places, including The Algonquin in New York City, will tackle the Western Riviera Motel in Grand Lake on “Hotel Impossible” at 8 p.m. MST March 25 on the Travel Channel. While the hotel needed some major overhauling, Melchiorri reportedly fell in love with Grand Lake. “I will go on record saying it’s the most beautiful place I’ve ever been,” Melchiorri told Sky-Hi News. “I was blown away. Grand Lake is a piece of art. Every single time you turn around there is either frozen lake with a beautiful cloud over it, or there’s a part of the lake that’s not frozen with a sun over it, or there’s a mountain by itself or a formation of mountains. I’ve not seen the same landscape since I’ve been here. “And then you take this beautiful town of Grand Lake that looks like the back lot of a Hollywood studio and you incorporate that with just beautiful, open-hearted people who know each other — it’s my favorite place, and it is the most beautiful place I’ve ever been. And I thought Alaska and Hawaii would be tops, and this surprised me.” For more on Melchiorri and “Hotel Impossible,” go to www.travelchannel. com/tv-shows/hotel-impossible. For information on the Western Riviera, go to www.westernriv.com/. Meanwhile, longtime food and beverage industry consultant John Taffer tries to save failing watering holes on Spike TV’s show “Bar Rescue.” He and his crew traveled to Denver last year to turn around Zanzibar Billiards, 2046 Larimer. They spent four days filming, staff training and remodeling the Ballpark-neighborhood joint. The show’s third season premiered on Feb. 10, and Taffer’s travels this year will include Denver. Spike TV hasn’t announced which bar Taffer will bring his brutal honesty to yet. For more on the show, go to www. spike.com/shows/bar-rescue/.
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he words “mastodon” and “mammoth” became part of Denver’s vernacular after the discovery of Ice Age fossils at Snow Mass in
2010. Crews from the Denver Museum of Nature and Science found more than 6,000 bones of 41 kinds of animals, including mammoths, mastodons, camels and giant bison. “Since the discovery in 2010, the Denver community has fallen in love with the Ice Age,” said Samantha Richardsan educator at the museum. Now visitors to the museum can view some of the discoveries from the site as part of the Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Age exhibit, showing through May 27. The exhibit was created by The Field Museum in Chicago, but DMNS added its own personal touches, including a section called Colorado’s Ice Age, where more than two dozen specimens are displayed. The discovery at Snow Mass garnered international attention because, said DMNS curator of vertebrate paleontology Joseph Sertich, “it’s the best high FUN FACT: altitude ice age site Mammoths in the world. Snow were beasts Mass is unique that weighing up to it allows you to look eight tons and at 90,000 years of mastodons were time, it’s not just a their shorter, snapshot.” stockier cousins. Sertich played
A life-size model of a saber-toothed cat and other Ice Age animals are on display in “Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Age” at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. a key role in the Snow Mass project, and said, “It’s nice now that a year and a half (later) we can present some of the preliminary findings.” Some of the fossils unearthed from the dig are on display for the first time — including a mastodon humerus that was chewed on by a bear — and the exhibit gives details about the discoveries and the science emerging from the site. There is also a work station set up in the exhibit where museum volunteers are cleaning elephant fossils from another dig site in Colorado. “People are fascinated by the process of science and what paleontologists do,” Richards said, saying the work station is a great opportunity for them to see how fossils are taken from the field and then cleaned to prepare for museum exhibits. Other highlights of the museum include four life-size models of Ice Age animals, including a Columbian mammoth, standing at 14 feet at the shoulder, which is one of the largest mammals to ever
IF YOU GO What: “Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Age” When: Through May 27 Where: Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. Info: www.dmns.org walked in North America. As far as the overall experience, Richards said she hopes people “connect to the prehistoric past of Colorado — what the environment used to be like.” In conjunction with the exhibit, the museum is showing the 45-minute IMAX film, “Titans of the Ice Age 3D,” through May 30. Computer-generated imagery and the 3D aspect puts the viewer up close and personal with how saber-toothed cats, woolly mammoths and other beasts migrated across the continents, adapted to the climate and offers theories on how they died out.
Something old, something new
Old Major, a restaurant that specializes in “farmhouse fare,” is a major addition to Denver’s cuisine scene. During a delicious and informative press event recently, chef/coowner Justin Brunson (Masterpiece Deli), walked us through a multicourse tasting, which included wood-fired Pei mussels, black truffle and pistachio sausages, the smoked fish plate, a vegetarian three-course tasting (which changes every Monday), pan-seared pork chop, pan-roasted Colorado striped bass, duck fat French fries, wood-fired Brussels sprouts and braised mustard greens. (We shared, trust me!) Not to mention the crustcrunchy pretzel rolls with mustard butter that precedes each meal. What, no dessert? Are you nuts? Pastry chef Nadine Donovan delighted us with a crème caramel adorned with a crisp slice of bacon and a maple syrup sauce and her interpretation of baked Alaska. Parker continues on Page 16
Life-size models of Ice Age animals, including a Colombian mammoth, a saber-toothed cat, and a short-faced bear, are on display in “Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Age” at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Photos provided by The Field Museum
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WHS students perform YOUR WEEK & MORE at All State Choir THURSDAY/MARCH 7
By Ashley Reimers
areimers@ourcoloradonews.com Ailee Rowe and Jack Worthington are ending their senior year at Westminster High School on a major high. The two recently performed in Colorado’s All State Choir, an exclusive group of just 300 students selected from across the state, at Bellco Theater in Denver. “It was the best weekend of my whole life,” Worthington said. “I was expecting it to be awesome, but I was not expecting it to be so amazing.” Rowe agreed with her classmate and said the whole experience was “magic.” But the path to All State Choir was not an easy one. Both were up against around 3,000 students across Colorado for a coveted spot in the choir. The seniors auditioned last year, but
barely missed the invitation. This year, Rowe and Worthington made their mark, proving their vocals were up to par. “We auditioned at Colorado Academy and we had to sing an Italian aria and all of our scales,” Worthington said. “We also had sight reading exercises. It was intense.” The All State Choir concert is more than just an evening at the Bellco Theater. Rowe and Worthington made their way downtown on Feb. 7 for a second audition and the following day was packed with nine hours of rehearsal. Finally on Saturday, the duo could rest their voices and enjoy what was to come. “The concert was crazy. There were so many people,” Rowe said. “It was an amazing experience.” After graduation Rowe and Worthington plan on continuing their involvement in music. Rowe
plans on double majoring in music and mathematics, followed by a master’s degree in library science. She said she wants to be a music librarian and is looking to attend Alma College in Michigan. Worthington is headed the University of Northern Colorado in Greely to study theater education, and potentially double major in music. He said after the concert he’s not quite ready to move on from music and would also like to be a music teacher. Rowe and Worthington say they are ready to move on from WHS, but are appreciative of what they’ve learned in the music halls of the high school. “I also play the French horn, so I do everything in these halls,” Rowe said. “We have an excellent performing arts facility and faculty, but I’m ready for freedom. It’s time to move on.”
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Whetting our whistles were house red and white wines produced for Old Major by Infinite Monkey Theorem owner Ben Parsons, and a variety of craft cocktails from bar manager Courtney Wilson (formerly of Williams & Graham). But enough about the food. The decor is a wonder on its own. The space, at 3316 Tejon St., was a roller-skating rink back in the day, and Old Major’s decor pays homage to its roots. The hostess stand, for example, is on rollerskate wheels. The sconces at the entrance were fashioned from split buckets that held roller skates. The floor is from the original roller rink. FinArt, a local designer and fabricator, designed many of the design elements in the modern farmhouse decor. Dinner is served seven nights a week, and reservations are available at www.opentable.com or by calling 720420-0622. (Twenty percent of the 90-seat dining room is saved for walk-ins.) The website www.oldmajordenver. com is a work in progress.
Moreno joins CBS4 morning news
Britt Moreno, from KSAZ-TV in Phoenix, will be the new co-anchor of the “CBS4 Morning News” at 5 a.m., 6 a.m. and noon, beginning in early April. She will share the set with co-anchor Alan Gionet. Moreno, who worked at the Phoenix TV station as a weekend morning anchor since 2010, is replacing Brooke Wagner, whose contract wasn’t renewed. Before KSAZ-TV, Moreno worked at KRGV-TV in south Texas as a general assignment reporter. Moreno, who is bilingual, is originally from Austin, Texas. She attended Trinity University in San Antonio where she received
degrees in communications and Spanish. In her spare time, she enjoys the outdoors, reading, cooking and trying local restaurants.
Ford Big Apple bound KYGO-FM country radio veteran Kelly Ford posted this on Twitter Friday after she landed at LaGuardia Airport: “If I can make it here I can make it anywhere. I’ve got a bit of news. After over 20 great years in Denver, I’m excited to begin a new broadcasting adventure at NASHFM and thrilled to be a part of bringing country back to NYC. Thanks so much for all your support and encouragement.” Congrats, Kelly! Hope the Big Apple doesn’t bite.
Play your way through Arvada The Arvada Visitors Center just launched a new website: visitarvada.org — it’s all about the best ways to eat, drink and play your way through Arvada. The site is designed to be a resource for the locals and a great tool for visitors. What the site offers: • Day-trip suggestions (Single in the City, Date Night, Live it Up on A Budget) • Shopping and dining directories • Up-to-the minute event calendar • Arvada “Top Things To See and Do” on home page. Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. She can be reached at penny@ blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.
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We invite you to join us in worship on Sundays. An inspirational traditional service is offered at 9 AM on Sunday. There are choirs for every age and musical ability. Small group fellowships that meet weekly and monthly, a licensed pre-school program with a record of 39 plus years of excellence. As well as a Sunday school program for children, youth and adults. We are located at 1605 W. 106th Ave., Northglenn.
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KIDS MUSIC Theater favorite Katherine Dines and her band will perform lots of really fun songs and little stories in this concert, which are sure to make the crowd wiggle, giggle and sing along. The show is at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 7, at the D.L. Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community Center Drive. Great for pre-k/kindergarten youth. Cost is $3.75 per person. Call 303-450-8800 for more information. THURSDAY/MARCH 7, MARCH 14 MENTAL HEALTH Mental Health
First Aid is a 12-hour certification course that provides information about signs, symptoms and behaviors associated with various mental health conditions. It teaches an evidence-based five-step action plan for providing basic assistance to someone in the throes of a mental health crisis until appropriate professional, peer or family support can be engaged. There is no tuition fee; however, registration is mandatory. Register at MHFA@CommunityReachCenter.org or contact Lindy Schultz at 303-853-3679. The classes are from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, March 7, March 14 at Community Reach Center, 11285 Highline Drive, Northglenn
FRIDAY/MARCH 8 WESTMINSTER WALKERS Improve your health and meet new friends by joining our walking club. These monthly meetings are held to track your progress and update you on health information. The next meeting is from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Friday, March 8, at St. Anthony North Hospital, 2551 W. 84th Ave., Westminster. The topic will be The Healing Properties of Aromatherapy. Call 720-3218940 to register. CONCERT WENDY Woo performs at 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 8, at The Exchange Tavern, 11940 Bradburn Blvd., Westminster. Call 303-469-0404 or visit http://www. exchangetavern.com/. The show is for all ages. PLAYHOUSE PERFORMANCE Festival Playhouse and 11 Minute Theatre Company present “Those Crazy Ladies in the House on the Corner,” by Pat Cook. What do you do when you have three geriatric sisters as patients and all they want to do is sit at home and talk to one another – all at the same time? You move another person in with them. At least, that is what Doc Lomax does when he has a new nurse needing a place to live. Performances are at the Festival Playhouse, 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. Call 303-422-4090 or visit www. festivalplayhouse.com. SATURDAY/MARCH 9
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MULTIMEDIA PERFORMANCE Marta Burton and Sheldon Sands present “Unbounded: Breaking the Chains of Modern Day Slavery,” a multimedia performance that draws upon the music, historical narratives and images of Jewish and African-American experiences of oppression and slavery to raise awareness of those enslaved globally today. The concert will be performed at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 7, at Temple Emanuel, 51 Grape St., Denver. Tickets are available at http://www.mizelmuseum.org. For information contact Deanne Kapnik at dkapnik@ mizelmuseum.org or 303-749-5019.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church 9:15 am Sunday School - all ages 10:30 am Sunday Worship Youth Group - Sundays
DAY AT Capitol House District 29 plans a Day at the Capitol, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, March 7, at the Colorado State Capitol, 200 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. Come watch a day’s work from the floor to the committee room. We will have a light lunch together. You are welcome to come and go as you please. RSVP if you plan to attend by calling 303-866-2950 or by e-mailing Reptracy29@gmail.com.
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GAME DESIGN Join Anythink Wright Farms for an IMLS game design workshop from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, March 9. Sponsored by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, this workshop allows middle and high school students to learn all about video game design from the experts. Students are encouraged to submit their designs to the National STEM Video Game Challenge for a chance to earn recognition and prizes, as well as money for their school. The IMLS Game Design Workshop will familiarize
students with the process of game design from multiple perspectives, including game system elements and team member roles and responsibilities. Participants will design both simple digital and physical games, as well as learn the concept of the iterative game design cycle. Anythink is one of 20 organizations nationwide selected to host the workshop. Space is limited; registration required. Visit our online calendar to register. The library is at 5877 E. 120th Ave., Thornton. Call 303-405-3200 or visit anythinklibraries.org.
PASSPORT DAY The Northglenn City Clerk’s office will join the U.S. Department of State and other passport acceptance facilities across the country to participate in “Passport Day in the USA 2013” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at City Hall, 11701 Community Center Drive. The office will accept applications and take passport photos on site. No appointments are necessary. Call 303-450-8709 or visit www. northglenn.org/passports. SATURDAY/MARCH 9; RECURRING/ THROUGH MARCH 30 ART SHOW Art Gallery 3698 presents its “Eggstravaganza Show,” with works by national award winning Westminster artist Laura Schiller, through March 30. Reception with refreshments is from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at 3698 W. 72nd Ave., in the historic Westminster art District. Artist of the month Betty Grace Gibson also will be showing. Call 303-487-1981 for information. SUNDAY/MARCH 10
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MONDAY/MARCH 11 HEARING LOSS As part of the Healthy Living Series, meet Dr. Jerilyn Dutton and Dr. Leah Mitchell, audiologists with Hearing Rehab Center, as they guide you through the process of understanding how your ears and auditory system work, what happens when hearing loss occurs, and what options you or your loved one might have to address it. The program is at 1 p.m. Monday, March 11, at the Northglenn Senior Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. RSVP at 303-450-8801. For people ages 55 and over. MONDAY/MARCH 11; COMING SOON/ MARCH 16, 18, 23, 25; APRIL 6, 8 TAX ASSISTANCE Seniors’ Resource Center, in partnership with the Internal Revenue Service, is offering free tax help for those in need of help through the VITA Tax Assistance Program. The program provides assistance with state and federal income tax forms, as well as the Earned Income Tax Credit and rent and heat rebate forms. This tool is available to tax payers in need of assistance who earned less than $50,000 in 2012. Appointments are required; call 303-235-6921. Assistance available March 11, 16, 18, 23, 25; and April 6 and 8. Call 303-238-8151 or visit www.SRCAging.org for information, or if you are interested in volunteering. Your Week continues on Page 17
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Adams County deputy cleared in fatal dog shooting By Darin Moriki
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Driver in fatal accident faces vehicular homicide charges By Ashley Reimers
areimers@ourcoloradonews.
According to Westminster Police, on Feb. 20 Bunn, 23, was traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes of U.S. 36 between Wadsworth and Sheridan boulevards when it struck an Acura coup head-on. Bunn’s passenger, Vincent Gibson, 25 of Broomfield, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Acura, Kendall Stiff, and her passenger were transported to an area hospital. Both were seriously injured. The crash caused the closure of the highway for several hours Bunn is being held on $20,000 bond.
hwest com , laughThe driver in a fatal crash on oon witty, U.S. 36 has been officially charged ook by Jefferson County District Attorstein. ney Peter Weir for the death of her enter, passenger. Britni Bunn of Broomfield is ght in will facing two counts of vehicular hoy Vey!” micide, four counts of vehicular www. assault, possession of a controlled 5805. substance, driving under the influence, failure to provide proof PRIL insurance and improper driving on a divided highway. Northnues 013. On HAVE A STORY IDEA? ormer Email your ideas to Westminster Community Editor Ashley Reimers ge. The at areimers@ourcoloradonews.com or call her at 303-566-4131. on each ake and June s h are Your Week continued from Page 16 Arvada. Visit www.arvada.org/nature.
old blue heeler and border collie mix named Ziggy during a burglar alarm response to the wrong address. In a six-page letter addressed to Adams County Sheriff Doug Darr, Adams County District Attorney Dave Young said there was not enough evidence to support a criminal animal cruelty charge against Europe. “The issue in this investigation is the requirement that the prosecution establish that a person ‘needlessly kills’ an animal,” the letter read in part. “Given the facts and circumstances presented in this case, the evidence is insufficient to have a reasonable likelihood of success at trial in meeting our burden that Deputy Europe ‘needlessly’ killed the dog beyond a reasonable doubt.” The letter noted there were “significant discrepancies” between the witness accounts provided by the dog’s owner Jeff Fisher and the two responding deputies, Europe and Deputy David Slater. The deputies consistently said they remained at a 20 to 25 feet distance away from Fisher after they opened the door to his busi-
ness behind a building at 5460 Tennyson St. and that Europe shot Ziggy after kicking the dog to deter continual aggressive advances. The letter, however, stated Fisher told investigators that deputies “forced entry and pointed a gun at his face” at the threshold of his door when Ziggy ran outside. Fisher said Ziggy walked about 15 to 20 feet away from the door and turned around to return to him when he was shot “numerous times in rapid succession.” The necropsy performed on Ziggy revealed that the dog was shot one time in the upper back region at a downward angle and displayed several blunt force-related trauma wounds to the front part of its body. “The facts and evidence gathered from the scene appears to corroborate the deputies’ version of events,” the letter read in part. “Such evidence is consistent with the deputies’ statements that Deputy Europe kicked the dog in an effort to prevent an attack and it is certainly inconsistent with the theory that the dog was kicked after being shot as bruising would not be present after the death of
the animal.” Adams County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Sgt. Paul Gregory said on Monday that the department most likely will not issue a statement on the decision as of press time. Gregory said Europe, who was removed from patrol duty shortly after the shooting and reassigned to another Sheriff’s Office division, will continue to work in that division until further notice. Wheat Ridge-based Animal Law Center attorney Jennifer Edwards, who is representing Fisher, said she and several other attorneys are still determining if there is any further legal recourse. Edwards said she has been working closely with Sen. David Balmer, R-Centennial, and Sen. Lucia Guzman, D-Denver, to craft a bill aimed at providing more canine behavior training for police officers and curbing law enforcement-involved dog shootings. “We’re obviously disappointed with the decision to not prosecute Wilfred Europe, but it hasn’t deterred us in our mission to get justice for Ziggy,” Edwards said.
Refuge offering free programs The Denver Metro Region is fortunate to have three adjacent National Wildlife Refuges. Most of the 545 refuges are typically relocated in more remote areas of our states. By contrast the local refuges are close to nearly 3 million urban dwellers, offering families and children the opportunity to study and enjoy the natural world of plants, flowers, birds, waterfowl and even bison herds in the midst of a peaceful and quiet environment free of urban traffic and noise. The spring calendar of events at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge near Commerce City offer a wide variety of experiences. On March 16 visitors will learn how to identify the variety of waterfowl in our area. Game Days are set for March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 during which
morning class guests will learn about birds, inspects, small animals and other refuge residents. On April 7, 14, 21 and 28 visitors will learn the skill of creating wildlife, plants and insects in the form of art. May offers a seven-mile biking tour to explore the depths of the refuge to hear and identify the sights and sounds of animals and birds. Weekly “Wild Rides” for individuals or groups in the refuge bus provide free two-hour guided
tours. Binoculars and cameras are recommended. For experienced or novice anglers, Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge waters have some of the most productive fishing in the metro area. The 6th Annual Fishing Frenzy set for April 6 provides prizes and recognitions in different fishing categories. There will be information booths to learn about fish identification, fly tying and the species of fish commonly found in waters along the Front Range. This popular activity is the result of the partnering of the Commerce City Parks and Recreation, Bass Pro Shop and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Refuge and staff. Call for more information and advance reservations for these free individual and family programs at 303-289-0930.
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thy and LECTURE SERIES Unique Lives & Experiences earing welcomes lecturers, artists and celebrities who will ugh the share perspectives from their lives. The series is at the ars and Ellie Caulkins Opera House in Denver. On Monday, when March 11, the series welcomes Vicente and Marta Fox, s you or Mexico’s former president and first lady. The series also s it. The includes Jane Goodall, primatologist and conserva11, at tionist, on Monday, April 1; Sissy Spacek on Tuesday, Com- May 14; and Dionne Warwich on Tuesday, June 4. The 0-8801.lectures begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available by calling 1-866-449-8118. Visit www.uniquelives.com.
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ART EXHIBIT “Sugar Beet Fields to Fields of Dreams” reception is planned from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, at The Armory at Brighton Cultural Center, 300 Strong St. Gabe Lopez, author of “From Sugar to Diamonds: Spanish/Mexican Baseball 1925-1969,” will provide additional information about the exhibit and its history. Call 303-405-3230. WEDNESDAY/MARCH 13 THEATER AUDITIONS The Creative Revolution Theatre Company will have auditions for “I Hate Hamlet” and “Politically Correct Bedtime Stories” from 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, at TASHCO Art Gallery at the North Valley Tech Center, 500 E. 84th Ave., Suite C-1, Thornton. Callbacks will be Friday, March 15, time to be determined. Rehearsals begin the week of March 25 (Hamlet) and March 18 (Bedtime Stories). Performance for Bedtime Stories is April 3, and performances for Hamlet are May 3-5 at the Thornton Arts & Culture Center, 9209 Dorothy Blvd. Email creativerevolutiontheatre@gmail.com to schedule an appointment or for questions.
e Cen- and keen hunting skills make people take pause evenue when they come across Colorado predators. Join local ose in naturalists Tabbi Kinion from Colorado Parks and sistance Wildlife and Kristen Libberton to learn more about the tance fascinating lifestyles of bears, lions, coyotes and other ms, local wildlife. We’ll talk biology, play games and do acdit THURSDAY/MARCH 14 tivities to find out what it feels like to be the predator ool is and their prey. Call ahead to register; 720-898-7405. SPELLING BEE Compete with other spelling stance The program is from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, whizzes in the 60+ Spelling Bee, sponsored by the 2. ApArvada Press/Mile High News, Brookdale Senior 5-6921. at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., , 23, 151 or ion, or 22 Community papers & websites. 400,000
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THURSDAY/MARCH 14, MARCH 21 TAX WORKSHOPS The Colorado Department of Revenue offers free tax workshops on sales and use tax laws in Colorado. The workshops include information on many common sales and use tax topics, including but not limited to the liabilities businesses face when they are not in compliance with Colorado laws. The Sales/Use Tax Part 1 class is from 1-4 p.m. Thursday, March 14, and Part II is from 1-4 p.m. Thursday, March 21, in Wheat Ridge. Registration is required. Continuing Professional Education credits and training materials are available. For more information and to sign up for these workshops or other tax workshops offered by the Colorado Department of Revenue, visit www.TaxSeminars.state.co.us. THURSDAY/MARCH 14 to March 23 SCARS PRODUCTION Red Rocks Community College theater arts and dance department, in collaboration with the RRCC College Gateway program,
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the Denver Foundation, Colorado Creative Industries, and the Terry Stevinson family, presents “Scars: Breaking the Cycle,” beginning March 14 at Red Rocks Community College. The show runs at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturdays through March 23. The production is based on real-life experiences of Red Rocks Community College Gateway students. After a two-week performance run at Red Rocks Community College, “Scars: Breaking the Cycle” will tour the Denver Metro area and be presented with community partners: The LIDA Project (April 13), D.L. Parsons Theatre at the Northglenn Recreation Center (March 29). For information and reservations, contact Leonard Madrid at 303-914-6458 or leonard.madrid@rrcc.edu.
COMING SOON COMING SOON/MARCH 15 INTERNSHIP APPLICATIONS Sen. Michael Bennet is accepting internship applications from undergraduate students, recent graduates and graduate students for his Washington, D.C., and Colorado offices in Colorado Springs, Denver, Durango, Fort Collins, Grand Junction and Pueblo. To apply, visit http:// www.bennet.senate.gov/services/internships/. The deadline to apply is March 15, and the first summer session begins May 20. The second session begins July 8. This is an unpaid position. Contact Haley Martin at Haley_Martin@bennet.senate.gov for the D.C
program or Alexis Harrigan at Denver_Intern_Coordinator@bennet.senate.gov for the Colorado program.
COMING SOON/MARCH 16 PROM DRESS exchange The 2013 Prom Dress Exchange allows metro teens to shop for the dress of their dreams from thousands of gently-used and brand new designer items, including a limited selection of menswear. A valid student ID and a minimum donation will provide access to the event and an outfit. Seamstresses will be available onsite to do limited services. Those unable to donate won’t be turned away.The event is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City. Visit www.promdressexchange.org or follow us at facebook.com/promdressexchange. The nonprofit is always looking for men’s formalwear items. Email promdressexchange@gmail.com or 303-875-4783 to help with the event. NATURE ADVENTURES Celebrate the wonders of nature with your child through short hikes, hands-on activities, crafts and books from 11-11:454 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Dress for the weather as we may spend some time outside. Different topics each month. Open to ages 4-6 years and their parents. Admission is free, but you must call in advance to sign up, 720-898-7405. Visit www.arvada.org/nature.
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Pinnacle gets 18th seed at state tourney The Academy girls are 27th; boys are 31st By Jonathan Maness
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Pinnacle’s Chase Phillips drives to the basket against Holy Family’s Jarron Sprenger during a game at Holy Family on Feb. 11. File photo
DENVER - The Pinnacle boys basketball team will have a tough road ahead in the Class 3A state basketball tournament. The Timberwolves, who were second in the Frontier District tournament, received the 18th seed to open the state tournament and will face Colorado Academy on Friday in the opening round of the 3A tournament. Pinnacle was well on its way to winning the district tournament, but the Timberwolves couldn’t get past Denver Science & Tech Stapleton the title match on Saturday. The Knights rallied in the fourth quarter to top Pinnacle 61-58. DSTS has one of the biggest kept secrets in the state in 7-foot senior Davis Carter, who had 12 points and 12 rebounds to go with six blocked shots. The Knights held a 30-23 advantage at the half, but the Timberwolves rallied back in the third and held a one-point advantage going into the final quarter. DSTS’s Alexander Neal led all scorers with 18 points, while Chase Gonzales had a team-high 17 for Pinnacle. Chase Phillips
had 13 rebounds for the Timberwolves. The Knights are the No. 8 seed in the tournament. Pinnacle went into the district tournament with a perfect 12-0 record in the Frontier League, the Timberwolves even beat DSTS 46-45 earlier this season. The Academy girls (11-12 overall) will open the state tournament as the No. 27 seed and will face sixth-seeded Pagosa Springs in the opening round. The Wildcats won three of four games at the district tournament. Their lone loss came to Bennett, 42-25, in the quarterfinals. Academy topped Sheridan 48-46 in the fifth place match. Brittany Watts scored 14 points to lead the way for the Wildcats. The Academy boys are the 31st seed at the state tourney, the Wildcats open the tournament against No. 2 Colorado Springs Christian. The Wildcats fell to Clear Creek 57-51 on Saturday in the fifth-place game. Academy advanced to the fifth-place game after rallying to beat Platte Canyon 94-75. The Wildcats outscored the Huskies 36-6 in the fourth quarter, Zach Telles led the way by hitting nine three-pointers and scoring 54 points. Telles is currently sixth in the state in scoring with 23.8 points a game, he is the top scorer in 3A.
Holy Family girls get No. 2 seed; boys are No. 3 Both teams host opening round of state tourney on Friday By Jonathan Maness
jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com BROOMFIELD - The Holy Family girls basketball team are well on its way to bringing home another state title. The Tigers, who had won four consecutive state titles before losing in Sweet 16 last season, were chosen the No. 2 overall seed in this year’s Class 3A state tournament by Colorado High School Activities Association on Sunday. The Tigers open the state tournament at home on Friday at 4:30 p.m. when they host 31st-seeded Sheridan (12-11 overall) in the opening round of the state tournament. Holy Family (17-5) won the Metro League District Tournament last Saturday, when the Tigers beat Bishop Machebeuf Buffaloes 5946 in the Metro League championship game at Manual High School. The victory helped Holy Family cap the tournament with a perfect 3-0 record. The Tigers cruised through the opening two games, topping Faith Christian 60-20 and Jefferson Academy 50-24 — but Machebeuf (16-5) gave the Tigers some trouble on Saturday. With freshman point guard Katie Chavez in foul trouble the Buffaloes took a 27-26 lead into halftime, but the Tigers responded with the help of Lindsay Chavez. The junior guard hit a trey and helped Holy Family start the second half on a 7-0 run to take control of the game. Lindsay Chavez had a team-high 17 points and four steals, while Michela Blanchard had a game-high 13 boards. The Chavez sisters are the Tigers leading scorers going into the state tourney, Lindsay is averaging 12.4 points while Katie is at 9.9. If the Tigers win Friday’s game they will also host the second round, which is played on Saturday. Centauri (19-2) is the top-seeded squad
after winning in the Intermountain League Districts. The Falcons topped Pagosa Springs 35-30 in the district title game on Saturday. The Holy Family boys are the No. 3 seed and will host Buena Vista on Friday at 6 p.m. The Tigers came close to getting the top seed in the tournament, but lost to Kent Denver Sun Devils 45-41 on Saturday in Metro League District championship game
at Manual. Holy Family finished the district tourney 2-1, beating Jefferson Academy 5250 and Peak to Peak 52-43. With the victory Kent Denver has the No. 1 seed and Colorado Springs Christian is the second-seed. Holy Family opened the title game strong on defense, keeping the Sun Devils scoreless in the opening quarter. However, Kent Denver closed the game by outscoring the
Holy Family’s Maggie Spitzer goes up for a basket in the second half of Saturday’s Metro League title game against Bishop Machebeuf. The Tigers won 59-46. Photo by Jonathan Maness
Holy Family’s Katie Chavez goes up for a basket in the second half of Saturday’s Metro League title game against Bishop Machebeuf. The Tigers won 59-46. Photo by Jonathan Maness
Tigers 17-9 in the fourth. Devlin Granberg had a team-high 12 points, while Jarron Sprenger added eight and David Sommers chipped in seven. Sommers is averaging a team-best 12.9 points going into the state tourney. The Sun Devils also beat Holy Family in the regular season, 48-44 in the season finale and knocked the Tigers out of the state tournament last season in the semifinals.
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Roundup: Belleview Christian earn No. 3 seed Jefferson Academy gets No. 28 seed By Jonathan Maness
jmaness@ourcoloradonews. com WESTMINSTER - Belleview Christian girls swept the 1A District 8 tournament this weekend, winning all three of its games and is the No. 3 seed at the regional tournament which is played at Northeastern Junior College in Sterling. The Bruins will face the winner of No. 4 Pawnee and No. 9 Otis on
Saturday. Belleview Christian got some revenge on rival Jim Elliot Christian on March 2, beating the Warriors 43-33 in the title match. Sydney Ahaneku led the way with 22 points, 11 boards and eight blocks, Jim Elliot beat Belleview Christian earlier this season 43-37.
Jefferson Academy gets No. 28 seed The Jefferson Academy girls basketball team earned the No. 28 seed for the Class 3A state tournament. The Jaguars will face fifth-seed-
ed Moffat County on Friday in the opening round. Jefferson Academy (10-12) won one of three games at the regional district tournament, beating Peak to Peak 42-38. The Jaguars lost 50-24 to Holy Family and 52-44 to Kent Denver. The Jaguars’ boys basketball team put up a good fight at the Metro District tournament, but fell short of its state bid. They opened the tourney by giving Holy Family a scare, before falling 52-50. Jefferson Academy (9-11 overall) then lost to Faith Christian 53-40 on Mar. 1 to get knocked out of the tournament.
‘Holy Spokes’ a helpful read
urnaFronDad said you beat can’t have the car this weekend. will That’s OK. o. 27 You don’t have gosa your license anyhow, but you ames had to ask. No, loss you rely on rides terfi-and your feet to 46 inget you where you need to be – although leadyou’re saving now for a bike but you’re not sure what ed atkind you want. n the Would a mountain bike ringsbe best? Or do you need Creeksomething lightweight? ame.Maybe you’re thinking retro gameor … well, cheap. Whatever 75. you’re thinking, you’ll find skiesall kinds of advice in “Holy s ledSpokes: A Biking Bible for andEveryone” by Rob Coppolillo, published by Zest Books. te in So you need some s thewheels. You don’t want anything fancy; you just want a way to get around. Or maybe you want something you can use for stunts and tricks. If you were your greatgrandpa, you’d be out of luck. A 130 ago, when bicycles first became popular, they had weird wheels and no brakes. Some of them didn’t even steer. Still, bike racing was a hot event in the mid-1880s, when a 75-
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mile race took 10 hours. Though you probably just want one (for now), there’s a bike for just about every kind of activity you want to do. If your trip also includes a bus or car, you might consider a folding bike. A mountain bike can take you through wilderness, so it’s great for camping. Touring bikes are made for long-distance, cargo bikes are made for hauling, and road bikes are made for speed. If you’re experienced, you could try a fixie. For a plain old bike, though, you’ll want a townie. No matter what kind of bicycle you need, the important thing is to make sure it fits by ensuring that everything is the correct height for you. Measure, be sure your foot position feels good, and get the right kind of seat or you’ll be very sorry. But you’re not ready to
ride yet. First, get a helmet that fits your noggin, good lights and a bike lock or cable to protect your investment. Find a good bicycle repair kit – one you can take with you – and practice some bike maintenance, including how to fix a flat. Finally, know the laws in your area and then hit the road! So your teen has a feeling for wheeling. You want to be sure he’s safe on the road, and “Holy Spokes” can help. Himself the owner of several bikes, author Rob Coppolillo gives kids a topdown overview of bicycles, from history to maintenance to how to use them in school, work, racing, being “green” and keeping healthy. From experts and athletes, readers will learn how to pick the right bike and how to measure to be sure it’s a good fit, as well as how to race and ride safely. That’s good info to have. I’d like to say this is a book for pre-teens but, because of one cautionary uncomfortable-seat story, I think it’s more appropriate for kids ages 13 and up. If that’s you or your new bicyclist, then “Holy Spokes” will be wheely helpful.
Brody Hornaday was the Jaguars’ leading scorer this season with 18.4 points, while Bryson Sharpley also averaged 14.3 points and was Jefferson Academy’s leading rebounder with 9.5 boards a game.
Horizon, Thornton boys knocked out Both the Horizon and Thornton boys basketball teams got knocked out in the first round of the 5A state basketball tournament. The Hawks fell to Dakota Ridge 65-58 on Feb. 27, while the Trojans lost to Liberty 68-43.
Seniors Dustin Rivas and Dillon Harshman each scored 13 points to lead the way for Horizon (11-13). The Hawks and Eagles were tied up at 42 points going into the fourth, but Dakota Ridge outscored the Hawks 23-16 in the final quarter. Thornton (14-10) couldn’t overcome a slow start in its playoff game, the Trojans fell behind 18-4 in the opening quarter and was playing catch up the rest of the game. Senior Donovan Gomez-Onofre led the way for Thornton with 12 points, while sophomore Daezionte Henderson added 11.
Defending-champion Lightning knocked out Legacy falls to Denver East in second round By Jonathan Maness
jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com DENVER - The Legacy Lightning won’t be able to repeat as state champions. The seventh-seeded Lightning had its season come to an end on Friday falling to No. 2 Denver East 64-44 in the second round of the Class 5A girls state playoffs. Legacy won the state title last season, topping Monarch in the title game 58-51. However, the Lightning struggled this season with injuries and a shortened bench. And Friday night it just got worst for the shorthanded squad. The Lightning, who were playing the game without their leading scorer Courtney Smith, found life even more difficult on Friday when senior Emiley Lopez got hurt in the first half and had to miss the rest of the game. “Losing your senior point guard, it’s pretty hard to overcome something like that,” Legacy coach Craig Van Patten said. “ For the first two quarters Legacy stayed with the much deeper Denver East squad trailing only 26-20 at the half, but in the second half the Angels broke loose. Denver East opened the half on a 7-0 run and forced the Lightning into three turnovers to start the half. Bree Paulson stopped the bleeding with a trey, and baskets by Caitlyn Smith and MacKenzie Neely brought Legacy within eight. However, the
Angels closed the third quarter on a 7-2 run to push their lead to 46-33 going into the fourth. With the win, Denver East extended its winning streak to 12 games and hasn’t lost since Jan. 8 at Highlands Ranch. Caitlin Smith led the Lightning with 16 points, while Neely added 12 and Paulson chipped in 10. Denver East’s Michelle Cox led all scorers with 17 points, while Frannie Sally added 15. This was the third time in four years the two squads have faced off in the playoffs. Last season the two met in the second round and Lightning won 74-70, while two seasons ago the Angels beat Legacy 50-46 in the title match. The Lightning finished the season 12-13 overall, and will lose Caitlyn Smith, Neely, Lopez and Shayna Kuyper, who are all graduating this season. Caitlyn Smith was Legacy’s leading rebounder this season with 9.0 rebounds a game to go with 10.4 points. Her younger sister, Courtney Smith couldn’t play in the playoffs after suffering a cervical strain in practice the week before the playoffs started. “We had a lot of adversity and injuries,” Van Patten said. “The season didn’t go as we planned, but (the girls) never gave up.” Courtney Smith was the Lightning leading scorer this season with 13.3 points, she also grabbed 7.5 rebounds a game. Paulson, who is also a sophomore, also averaged 9.0 points for Legacy.
SPORTS QUIZ By Chris Richcreek 1) Who was the last Texas Rangers pitcher before Yu Darvish in 2012 to have five straight starts of at least seven strikeouts? 2) In 2012, Carlos Beltran became the eighth member of the career 300 steals/300 homers club. Name four of the first seven to do it. 3) Coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady have made five Super Bowl appearances together. Name three coach/QB pairs to have made four trips.
4) When was the last time before 2012 that Creighton won an NCAA men’s basketball tournament game? 5) How many times was Montreal’s Steve Shutt on a Stanley Cup-winning team? 6) Who was the last American soccer player before Abby Wambach in 2012 to win the FIFA women’s World Player of the Year award? 7) Who was the first boxer to have been featured on a Wheaties box?
2) Barry Bonds, Bobby Bonds, Andre Dawson, Steve Finley, Willie Mays, Alex Rodriguez and Reggie Sanders. 3) Tom Landry and Roger Staubach, Marv Levy and Jim Kelly, and Chuck Noll and Terry Bradshaw. 4) It was 2002, when the Bluejays beat Florida. 5) Five. 6) Mia Hamm, in 2002. 7) Muhammad Ali.
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1) Bobby Witt, in 1987.
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Arrests made in SLHS weapons case By Ashley Reimers
areimers@ourcoloradonews.com Five juveniles have been identified in connection with a case involving weapons found at Standley Lake High School two weeks ago in Westminster. Three juveniles, whom Westminster Police are currently in the process of obtaining an arrest warrant for, are facing charges of seconddegree burglary of a dwelling, possession of deadly weapons on educational property and interference with staff, faculty or students of educational institutions. Two other juveniles are being charged with a misdemeanor of theft by receiving. According to Westminster police, around 12:50 p.m. on Feb. 20, a campus supervisor was conducting a routine school property check, when he found a shotgun and a lever action
style rifle between two sheds near the athletic fields. At that time the school was put on “lockout” securing the school from anyone entering or leaving the facility. Officers swept the interior of the building and searched the outside premises of the school and surrounding area. Investigator Cheri Spottke said during the search, officers discovered a home in the 9000 block of 103rd Avenue, that shares a fence line with the school, that was broken into. “Officers discovered two additional hunting rifles that had been thrown over the fence and were also on school property,” Spottke said. “In addition to the guns, several personal belongings from the home were found in the area.” Police said the home owner did identify all four weapons and the other items taken during the burglary.
March 7, 2013
BUSINESS NEWS IN A HURRY City’s business services program revised
The city’s Economic Development Office has revised its business services program for 2013. A new quarterly event, Westminster Tech Connect, provides a forum for Westminster technology companies to meet and exchange information. Westminster technology businesses are invited to join us at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 13, at the Hyland Hills clubhouse, 9650 Sheridan Blvd. Two focus groups will be conducted in 2013 for manufacturers and
software and IT companies to identify how to connect Westminster businesses with each other and how to help small businesses obtain contracts from the city and other entities. The city’s business visitation program will be expanded in 2013 with the help of the Westminster Fire Department, who routinely visit businesses for safety inspections. During these visits, retail and service businesses will provide feedback about plans for expansion and the city’s business services. Many businesses will also con-
tinue to be visited by staff and City Council throughout the year. The former annual Business Appreciation Event will be replaced in 2013 with the Business Legacy Awards. Longtime Westminster businesses will be honored by the City Council during their regular meetings throughout the year. Recipients will also be recognized in the community newsletter, City Edition. The city will continue to provide additional services to Westminster business, including training scholarships and capital grants