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Board member Julie Williams speaks to Jeffco Schools superintendent Cindy Stevenson, who announced her resignation Saturday rather than retire later this year. Photo by Crystal Anderson
Lack of trust by new board majority cited Superintendent Cindy Stevenson resigned from Jeffco Schools Saturday amid expressions of dissatisfaction with the direction of the school board. Following the general election in November, Stevenson announced her retirement and had agreed to serve through June — allowing the district time to recruit a new superintendent — before Saturday’s resignation. “I can’t lead and manage, because I am not trusted or respected by this board of education,” Stevenson said at the start of the meeting. “Consequently, I did approach the board, and said this isn’t working.”
Stevenson’s decision came after three months of work with a board that contains three newly elected board members: John Newkirk, Julie Williams, and Ken Witt, who are credited with sharing conservative perspectives. According to a press release, sent out by the board’s attorney, Stevenson approached the board seeking early termination of her contract. Stevenson said the three do not respect her or allow her to make decisions or lead the district. Throughout the meeting, which lasted less than 20 minutes, audience mem-
‘I can’t lead and manage, because I am not trusted or respected by this board of education.’ Cindy Stevenson, Superintendent of Jeffco Schools
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Housing market experts seem to be in agreement that real estate is booming and healthy in Colorado. For Jeffco, single family homes averaged 48 days on the market which is a 32 percent decrease from 2012 where single family homes averaged 71 days, according to a market report from the Denver Metro Association of Realtors. “It’s showing a healthy market, it’s leaning a little bit to the buyer’s side and that’s just a lack of inventory,” Mike Welk, metrolist director of DMAR said. “That lack of inventory is going to be one of the obstacles consumers will face as demand surpasses supply. New listings are down 35 percent which is drastically under where the county is normally at,” Welk said. “When we have an increase in price and a decrease on days on market we’re just getting a competitive situation where supply is not there but the demand is very high which is driving the price up and lowering the days on the market,” he said. “We just need more inventory on the market for it to be more of a balanced market.” Still, buyers are purchasing homes over the asking price and cities like Golden are seeing homes being gobbled up by eager homebuyers. Today, the city of Golden has only six active listings and homes that hit the market can disappear in five days or less but no more than 26 days, according to Golden Real Estate. In the past there were 20 to 30 listings, said Jim Smith, broker and owner of Golden Market continues on Page 12
International market comes to town By Ashley Reimers
areimers@coloradocommunitymedia.com What was once an Albertson’s is now H Mart, an international market specializing in Asian food. Opening last November, the grocery store at 5036 W. 92nd Ave. in Westminster is providing the community cuisine and food products found not only in Asia, but also from countries around the world. “Our main goal of course is we would like to be a neighborhood grocery market to this community, not only to people in Westminster, but people from Broomfield and other cities,” Won Ho Lee, administrator for H Mart Corporation said. “We want to be 1known 6x1.75_BringAppetite_Layout 2/3/14 as the friendly store that people
can come to and shop and buy everything they want and need.” The 43,146-square-foot building is the second Colorado location, the first is in Aurora off South Parker Road. Lee said a Westminster location was the perfect place for a second store because of its proximity to northern Colorado cities like Fort Collins and the Wyoming border. He said the large Asian population in the Westminster area was another draw. “We’ve gotten a lot of feedback from people that stated they are so happy to have H Mart very close to their homes,” Lee said. “They are happy to be able to buy unique items you can’t find at Western markets like King Soopers or Wal11:15 AM Page 1 Mart.”
The unique items range from produce from the Middle East to fresh fish from Asia, which Lee said is a store specialty. The fish are shipped in from around the world and displayed whole for customers to choose from. Lee said the fish can also be cleaned upon request from customers. H Mart also features a deli with pre-made items like pot stickers and will eventually house a bakery. A portion of the building will also be dedicated to tenant businesses, one offering cosmetic services and the other selling furniture. H Mart is open 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. seven days a week. For more information, call 720-287-5340 or visit www.hmart.com.
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February 14, 2014
This one is for the dogs
As someone who covers the state Legislature, it’s common for me to write about lawmakers who fight like cats and dogs. Yeah, yeah, I get it. Legislators will tell you that more than 90 percent of bills are passed with bipartisan support. No argument there. But do they really expect the press to write about a unanimous resolution to designate the month of July as Go Fly a Kite Month? Not sure if that’s something that’s actually happened, but you get my point. On the heavy-duty bills having to do with gun control and oil and gas regulations, lawmakers sure do know how to throw down, steel cage-style. They fight and scratch and claw and bite, and covering that messy business can get old after a while. So imagine my delight when I found out that a group of lawmakers, who at times fight like cats and dogs, get together periodically to talk about taking care of cats and dogs — and other cute critters, large and small. The Colorado Legislative Animal Caucus, or CLAW, is made up of a bipartisan group of lawmakers who deal with any kind of legislation having to do with animals. “We discuss all kinds of animal issues,” said state Sen. David Balmer, R-Centennial, a caucus co-chairman. “Large animals like horses and cows and very small animals like reptiles and birds. We discuss everything.” The caucus gets together to discuss potential legislation. The consensus on issues is non-binding, but it serves a starting point for animal bills that end up being introduced at the Capitol. As a reporter who can lose political romance due to the often-ugly sausage-making process at the Capitol, it’s kind of nice being able to recognize lawmakers who take time to craft legislation aimed at protecting our “Snausage” eating four-legged friends. When folks think about the role of state legislators, they think of budget committees and floor votes. Few would guess that lawmakers convene as a special body to talk
about animal welfare issues. “I think some folks might be surprised,” said Rep. Steve Lebsock, D-Thornton, a CLAW caucus member. “But, to be honest with you, 60 percent of the households in Colorado have either a dog or cat. They might be surprised if we didn’t have a caucus. “People love animals. Their little dogs and cats are like their children and grandchildren. I think a lot of people would be really proud to see their lawmakers looking out for the welfare of animals in the state.” Caucus member Rep. Lois Court, DDenver, said it shouldn’t come as any surprise that the legislature has its own caucus that deals with issues pertaining to animals. “We have caucuses to talk about the disabled, veterans and rural Colorado,” she said. “Our constituents across the state have a gazillion of particular interests. And there is a huge population in this state who is concerned about animal welfare.” While lawmakers who participate in the CLAW caucus do so out of a love for animals, not everything that the body deals with is touchy-feely legislation. They actually take up quite a few controversial issues. For example, last year the Legislature passed a bill that designates shelter dogs and cats as being the official state pet, something that spurred opposition from breeders and pet shop businesses. And Lebsock introduced a bill that would limit the practice of tail docking, where a dairy cow’s tail is partially amputated. That bill, which received opposition from dairy
groups, didn’t make it out of the Capitol last year, but Lebsock is pleased that the issue could end up on the ballot this fall. So, just like any other issue, all politics is local when it comes to animal matters. “I think legislators are reticent to vote against a bill that’s helping dogs and cats,” Balmer said. “But when it comes to the large animal issues, you can almost predict how a legislator is going to come down on it based on how their district looks.” If you know Balmer, his participation in the CLAW caucus should come as no surprise. He is known at the Capitol as the “dog legislator.” Last year, Balmer sponsored legislation that created law enforcement training practices whenever cops encounter dogs at crime scenes. The legislation was spurred by incidents where dogs were shot and killed by officers who were responding to house calls. And this year, Balmer’s bill to allow emergency medical personnel to provide medical care to domestic dogs and cats is expected to become law. Balmer owns three dogs — two vizlas (a type of Hungarian hunting dog) and a German Long-haired pointer. Balmer boasts his love of dogs through his email tag, which reads: Be as good as your dog. The Centennial senator is a dog lover — and who can blame a guy for that? “Dogs are inherently good,” he said. “They are always trying to celebrate your homecoming. When you go to the grocery store and come back home, it’s a big deal for them. Any time you’re having a sad day, your dog will sense it and comfort you. They are a greater creature of love than we are.” Tell me about it. Bennie, my 11-year-old mystery mutt, has been a vital part of my life since he was a puppy. If I could point to the day when I fell in love with him, it was when I was watching a Cubs game on TV. Livid at the Cubs performance — which, as a Cubs fan, I often am — I threw my Cubs cap at the TV set in disgust. Bennie, who was on the couch with me,
looked up at me for a second, hopped offBy A the couch, fetched my baseball cap andareim brought it back to me. Oh, the goosebumpscom I still get from that. Most recently, I came home from a Su- Th per Bowl party, depressed and dejectedwho from the Broncos’ performance. I wanteddied nothing to do with anyone or anything. Ijurie flopped on the couch and stared at the wall, deflated and miserable. Bennie hopped on the couch, shook his tail and licked my face. Suddenly, life was so much better. The solace in having your heart broken is coming home to a dog who licks your wounds. Balmer’s love for dogs knows no bounds. He was a major in the Army reserves who served a tour in Afghanistan in 2002. The streets were full of stray Dogs of War who lacked food and veterinary care. “They stayed with us and slept in the shade of our vehicles,” he said. “We weren’t supposed to let them get in any of our vehicles, but a lot of our soldiers did. I always looked the other way. We sort of adopted the dogs as our own.” Court is touched whenever she comes across military veterans with service dogs, who provide companionship for soldiers in need of loyalty and love. “Their pets are lifesavers for them,” she said. “They are incredibly important members of their families. Whenever Balmer leaves office, if he is remembered as being nothing other than a dog champion, he’s totally OK with that. “I couldn’t be more proud of that label,” he said. “I have spent nine years at the Capitol developing a reputation as a conservative Republican, which I’m also proud of. But I am immensely proud to be known as the dog legislator. People are calling me that now and I couldn’t be happier to have that moniker and wear it with pride.” Vic Vela is the legislative reporter for Colorado Community Media. He can be reached at vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com. Follow Vic on Twitter, @VicVela1.
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February 14, 2014
Student who set himself on fire dies
By Ashley Reimers
areimers@coloradocommunitymedia. com The Standley Lake High School student who caught himself on fire on Jan. 27 has died. Vincent Nett, 16, succumbed to his injuries at 4:59 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9. Coun-
selors were on hand at Standley Lake High School the following day to provide support to students and staff. Nett entered the school cafeteria and set himself on fire in an attempt to commit suicide. He was transported to an area hospital after a male custodian used a fire ex-
weStminSter newS in a hurry Prom dress exchange The 2014 Prom Dress Exchange is here to help provide a spectacular, one-of-akind outfit for just $10. Hosted for the fourth year by local non-profit The Prom Dress Exchange Corp. and Tebo Store Fixtures of Denver, metro teens can shop for the dress of their dreams from thousands of gently-used and brand new designer items. The event is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 15 at Tebo Store Fixtures, 5771 Logan St. in Denver. Entrance to the event is free; however, a valid student ID and a $10 donation is requested if the student finds a dress. Seamstresses will be available onsite to repair broken zippers, straps, snaps and adjust a hem. For more information, visit www.promdressexchange.org. Join the city in raising money for childhood cancer research Join the City of Westminster team to raise money for childhood cancer research during the city’s third annual “shave your head” event in honor of former Mayor McNally’s grandson, Shea, who has been
in treatment for neuroblastoma. The event is part of the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a volunteer-driven charity dedicated to raising money for life-saving childhood cancer research and funds more in childhood cancer grants than any organization except for the U.S. government. The shave event is from 1-4 p.m. on March 16 at Salon StELLEr, 9100 W. 100th Ave. in Westminster. Firefighter ski team hosts fundraiser at Quaker Steak & Lube The Westminster Firefighter Ski Team is raising money for The Children’s Hospital Burn Camps Programs, The Denver Firefighters Burn Foundation, The International Association of Firefighters Burn Fund and the Westminster Firefighters Fire Victims Benefit Fund during a fundraiser 4-8 p.m. on Feb. 20 at Quaker Steak and Lube in Westminster. Fifteen percent of every bill will be donated to the team during the fundraiser to help the above organizations. A silent auction will also take place. Last year, the team raised nearly $1,300.
tinguisher to put the fire out. He suffered severe burns to 80 percent of his body. No other students were harmed. The incident was not only shocking to students, but also to the Westminster Police Department and the community. “We never want this to happen at any school, especially one in our community,”
Investigator Cheri Spottke said. “It’s difficult. School should be a place for learning and a safe place, not a place where students have to deal with something like this for the rest of their lives.” The coroner will determine the exact cause of death. Nett’s family could not be reached for comment by press time.
Anniversary of 15-year unsolved homicide Staff report Paul Skiba, Sarah Skiba, and Lorenzo Chivers were reported missing 15 years ago on Feb. 7, 1999 and ultimately believed to have been murdered. This case looms over the families, friends, and detectives from the Westminster Police Department as an unsolved homicide. Years ago, nine-year old Sarah Skiba, her father Paul Skiba and his partner, Lorenzo Chivers, were murdered at a truck yard while they were moving people. Detectives believe their bodies were removed from the yard in a moving truck to an unknown location. To date their bodies have never been found. In this story the police don’t know why, how or who, but are certain someone
can at least answer one of those questions. Detectives are hoping that in the past 15 years the burden of carrying Sarah’s death has been too much for the killer and that he/she has told someone. At this point, police are looking for any information or detail that could help lead the police to where their bodies were dumped. Police hope that someone knows even the smallest piece of information that could help lead to the person or person responsible. Information can be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 720913-STOP (7867). Crime Stoppers offers a reward up to $2000.00 for any information leading to an arrest and prosecution. Detective Sergeant Matt Rippy can also be reached directly at 303-658-4347.
legiSlature briefS Logo vote bill rejected
It looks like Colorado’s new state logo is here to stay, after Democrats on a House committee rejected a bill that would allow the new symbol to go to the voters. The logo – which was initiated by Gov. John Hickenlooper’s office – features a green, snow-capped mountain with the letters “CO.” Businesses looking to tout their Colorado roots through marketing efforts will be able to use the new logo without having to pay state royalties. Rep. Bob Rankin, R-Carbondale, told the House Business, Labor, Economic and Workforce Development Committee during a Feb. 4 hearing that Coloradans ought to be able to vote on the new logo, citing criticism from those who don’t care for it. The committee rejected Rankin’s effort, following a party-line vote of 6-5.
Youth tanning bed restrictions moves forward
A tougher version of a bill that would restrict children from using tanning beds has cleared its first legislative hurdle. House Bill 1054 would ban all persons under 18 from using tanning beds. The bill is motivated by studies that show tanning beds can contain cancer-causing carcinogens. Rep. Cherylin Peniston, D-Westminster, has sponsored similar measures the last couple of years, though this year’s bill is tougher than ones she had previously introduced. It bans all youths from using tanning beds, regardless of whether they have a parent’s permission. The bill passed the House Health, Insurance and Environment Committee on Feb. 6, following a party-line vote of 6-5. The bill now heads to another House committee before it receives a full vote in the House.
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February 14, 2014
Assessment program’s continuation uncertain
Board seeks to remove childhood assessment waiver from state By Crystal Anderson
canderson@coloradocommunitymedia. com Jefferson County Board of Education voted to continue the use of Teaching Strategies Gold (TS Gold) for students in the Colorado Preschool Program (CPP) while simultaneously seeking a waiver to escape requirements set forth by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE). The 3-2 decision, with Fellman and Dahlkemper voting against, came after several groups and Superintendent Cindy Stevenson spoke on both sides of the topic and the facts surrounding the possible approval or denial of the assessment program. “Continuity in instruction is very impor-
tant,” Stevenson said. According to the CDE, the district must use either TS Gold or HighScope COR as early childhood assessment programs, measuring the growth of each child. These programs measure 38 objectives in 10 categories. Through this program, students’ skills in social-emotional, language, cognitive, physical, science and technology, social studies, arts, English language acquisition, mathematics and literacy are measured through observation, data, and electronic tools. Newkirk specifically criticized the use of computer tablets for student observation as “a high-tech barrier between the teacher and student” “We’ve also heard testimony that our parents feel teachers should be spending more time teaching children and developing relationship with them and less time conducting behavioral assessments and uploading videos of their children to a database, lawsuits ... ,” said Newkirk, who was
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in support of the motion. During the Feb. 6 meeting, parents spoke both in support and opposition of the program, citing the program’s highlights in assessment for students. “Thanks to conferences and conversations utilizing TS Gold, I am partnering with (my daughter’s) teachers to move her forward as both a learner and as a whole person,” said Jen Granberry, a Jeffco parent and supporter of TS Gold. “The feedback is individualized, specific, academic and developmentally age-appropriate.” But for several parents at the meeting, like Sunny Flynn, while assessing children based on these measures, the tactics used to measure the TS Gold objectives were lacking in security, and they asked the board to ensure stronger privacy protection policies. “I urge the board to recognize that Jefferson County needs foundational privacy policies in place to protect student data first before you proceed with any more data collection or data linking,” Flynn said. If the district chooses to not utilize either program, Jeffco will lose $5.4 million it receives from the Colorado Preschool Program (CPP) for the 2014-15 school year, and
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would not be eligible to participate in the CPP. “I have to inform you that if there were no approved assessments provided to your preschool students, we would have no choice but to withhold funds in accordance with statute,” said Colorado commissioner of education Robert Hammond in an email to the superintendent. “It is a requirement of outcome reporting for CPP and Special Education.” For the board, fearing TS Gold might have greater security issues than the recently-dropped inBloom program, they opted to continue usage of the assessment in preschools while petitioning the state to use a non-recommended program with better security. “We need to have our own standard of privacy, and that agreement should be used across the board for everything we do,” Williams said. “I think a development of that type of agreement would certainly ease the minds of many parents.” The board will seek the waiver, and should they be denied, will revisit the issue of continuing usage of TS Gold or switching to the HighScope COR assessment.
Laure Brieser-Smith, a registered dietician and personal trainer with The MAC, teaches a cooking class on healthier ways to cook with chocolate on Feb. 5 at The MAC in Westminster. She gave tips on how to use chocolate in a variety of ways, gave information on the different types of chocolate and prepared a few chocolate recipes. But the best part of the evening was the chocolate samples all attendees got to try at the end of the class. Photo by Ashley Reimers
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February 14, 2014
Sides gear up for fracking battle
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wereFight expected over possible your e noNovember ballot measure ance onerBy Vic Vela emailvvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com ment ecial With a ballot measure looming that could determine the future of hydraulic mightfracking in Colorado, oil and gas industry e re-leaders are preparing for a battle. they “We’ve got a serious fight on our hands mentin 2014,” Tim Wrigley, president of the Weststateern Energy Alliance said. with Wrigley’s comments came during a Jan. 31 forum in downtown Denver, where leadrd ofers from the oil and gas industry and other usedbusiness groups converged. Wil- The hour-long discussion focused on thatdeveloping pro-industry voter outreach e thestrategies in anticipation of a potential November ballot initiative that is being driven andby anti-fracking advocates. issue Fracking is the mixing of water, sand hingand chemicals that are blasted deep into the surface to crack porous rock to free up blocked oil and gas. So far, five Colorado cities and more than 100 municipalities across the nation have either placed bans or other limits on the practice. The group behind the ballot proposal, the Colorado Community Rights Network, is the same organization that spearheaded last year’s successful ballot measure in Lafayette that banned any new oil and gas drilling there. If it makes it on to the ballot, the proposal — which was filed as a potential state constitutional amendment last month — would allow cities to block oil and gas development, as well as any other kind of business practice that could have harmful impacts on residents’ well-being. Organizers have until August to collect 86,105 valid signatures for the proposal to make it on the November ballot. Cliff Wilmeng of the Colorado Community Rights Network says the ballot proposal goes beyond allowing cities to ban fracking. “Oil and gas isn’t even mentioned in the
amendment,” he said. “The motivation is to ensure communities are able to exercise fundamental democratic rights and self determination.” But the oil and gas industry knows exactly what the ballot proposal is all about — it’s a statewide effort that could have serious repercussions for the fracking business, something that they believe is a critically important industry practice. “The ground has shifted forever under our feet,” Wrigley said. “All eyes of the country are on our state now.”
No easy answers
Debate over fracking proves that there are no easy answers when it comes to this highly polarizing issue. Anti-fracking activists argue that it can have long-term effects on the Report environment and can cause drinking water contamination. Those who are adamantly opposed to fracking say that research into its effects on health has only begun to scratch the surface, as researchers continue to learn new information about the practice. For example, last week the University of Colorado released a study that indicates a higher percentage of birth defects among mothers who live near natural gas wells. But supporters of the industry insist that the practice is a safe one and one that creates jobs. They also point to statistics that show that fracking has made the U.S. less reliant upon foreign oil. “The facts are totally on our side,” Tisha Schuller, president of the Colorado Oil and Gas Association said. Schuller also told the forum that oil and gas money is so important to the state that 8 percent of Colorado’s economy would be at risk if the ballot measure proves successful. “It would be devastating,” she said. “It
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would take out Colorado’s economy immediately.” But Wilmeng said that the oil and gas industry is being “short-sided” on this issue, ignoring environmental threats, while corporate CEO’s pad their wallets. “If the oil and gas industry is so confident in their longevity and popularity in the state, they should defer the decision making to the people of Colorado,” he said.
The politics of fracking
Making the issue even more difficult are the complicated politics that surround it. Yes, polls show that most fracking supporters are Republicans and most who oppose the practice are Democrats. However, Gov. John Hickenlooper, a Democrat and a geologist by trade, is a supporter of fracking. Schuller of COGA is a Democrat as well. Then there’s Fort Collins, located in Republican-leaning Larimer County, where voters last year put in place a five-year moratorium on fracking. Hickenlooper’s position on fracking has at times put him at odds with environmental advocates and members of his own party. He and his administration are co-plaintiffs in an oil and gas industry lawsuit against city of Longmont over its recent citizen-driven fracking ban. Hickenlooper’s administration’s position is that state law supersedes municipalities on matters like these. “The main frustration we have with Gov. Hickenlooper is that he has no respect for the fundamental right of democracy for the people of the state,” Wilmeng said. The Legislature has also been criticized by anti-fracking advocates for not doing enough on the issue. Senate President Morgan Carroll, DAurora, said the Legislature has taken steps to address some of those concerns. She pointed to an increase in the number of well inspectors and said the state has set up infrared cameras meant to detect methane near drill sites. Carroll also mentioned a bill that is making its way through the Capitol that would
require warnings on home purchase contracts, letting potential buyers know whether the land is on a split-estate property where drilling can occur. And she said that the Legislature could deal with local control issues as early as this session. At the same time, Carroll acknowledged the political realities associated with the fracking issue. “There’s other things that, for some of us personally or for our districts, would like to see done,” she said. “But like every other bill, it’s a vote counting-process. “Sometimes what’s popular or unpopular with the public isn’t the same as what’s popular or unpopular with elected officials in the building,” she said. “I think this is a case where there is pent-up frustration for failing to see enough movement (at the Legislature) and I think it’s totally the prerogative of people at the local level to take issues into their own hands.” In the meantime, the fight over fracking continues and both sides are in the process of mapping out their strategies. Schuller urged fracking supporters to be sympathetic to the concerns of those who have doubts about the practice. “My overwhelming message is not about necessarily getting the facts out alone, this is about an empathetic connection, building trust for decades to come,” she said after last month’s forum. “Oil and gas has been here for 100 years and we’re going to be here for decades to come. How do we let people know that this has been done safely and effectively for communities for a very long time? That’s what we’re working on.” Wilmeng hopes that voters across the state connect to same message that rallied Lafayette voters — that the “unaccountable” oil and gas industry is engaging in a dangerous environmental practice that needs to be curbed. “We look at this as a movement,” he said of allowing local “self-determination” on matters such as fracking. “What we’re considering hasn’t been done in a very, very long time. There’s no question we’re moving forward on this.”
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February 14, 2014
opinions / yours and ours
Approving the pipeline is warranted Enough already! The Keystone Pipeline Project should have been previously approved by President Barack Obama. The 875-mile pipeline, which would cross three states, would transport crude oil from Canadian tar sands to refining facilities on the Texas coast. It would further assure less dependence on Middle East crude oil as the U.S. further ramps up with domestic oil production. This is a “good thing” especially given the unrest in the Middle East, and it would strengthen our relationship with Canada. Unfortunately, the Keystone project has been a “political football” with environmental interests whispering in Obama’s ear.
Support for the pipeline
But things have changed. The state department recently gave the project the “green light” after a thorough review. And now, former Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, who worked for the president, has publicly endorsed the project. What else do you want Mr. President — should the Pope bless it as well? While Salazar’s department
ing ordinance gave the town manager the authority to decide where gun owners could “open carry” on city property. I can see why he supports the new ordinance to allow “open carry” at all city properties and buildings. He wants off the hot seat and I don’t blame him! Such highly emotional and controversial issues should be decided by elected officials.
was not responsible for the handling of the pipeline project, he toed the line alongside the president opposing the project. Now, that he is not “connected” to the White House, he has come out in favor of the project. So, “let’s move it, move it, move it.”
Packing heat
The “wild, wild West” is still with us here in Colorado. If you have been following the activity involving the Castle Rock Town Council, you would be aware that their Mayor Paul Donahue brought back the issue of “open carry” (of firearms) at city owned facilities and sites. The exist-
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In spite of recommendations to leave the existing law in place by the police chief, police department, city employees, the town’s public service commission and polarized public testimony on both side of the issue, the town board voted 4-3 to allow carrying guns on all town properties. Once again, I am thankful that the Westminster City Council is thoughtful and not going off the deep end to adopt such extreme policies. Under state law, municipalities can ban “open carry” on public property. Guns, hidden or in the open, don’t belong in City Hall, recreation/fitness centers, golf courses, parks, senior centers,
libraries, police stations or on trails. I’m glad to live in Westminster and not Castle Rock!
A good idea
A good idea is winding its way through the current legislative session at the Gold Dome. A bill would allow Colorado community colleges to grant a limited number of four-year degrees. The focus would be on granting a four-year bachelor of applied science degree which would be tailored more toward specific technical and career paths. The community colleges would not be allowed to grant four-year bachelor of arts or science degrees. This is a good initial expansion for our community colleges which are spread around the state and offer a lower cost to attend college. I am glad to see that this time around CU, CSU and other 4-year colleges/universities are not opposing this practical idea. Let’s get the bill to the guv. Bill Christopher is a former Westminster city manager and RTD board member.
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Halfpipe. I like to see them fly.
Freestyle skiing. Renee Dodson, Henderson
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Your life: Fantasy, do not attempt Are you done talking the Super Bowl? I am too, except to say that I love ya, Broncos. But I do want to talk about Super Bowl ads, although the crop this year was less remarkable than previous years. Think of the Apple Macintosh “1984” as with its sheer shock value, the same year that Wendy’s introduced us to Clara Peller and the iconic phrase “Where’s the beef?” Coca-Cola winners have included Mean Joe Green and a desire teach the world to sing in perfect harmony. This year’s goose-bump-raising stunner celebrates the beauty of diversity with Americans of various ethnicities reciting “America the Beautiful.” Clydesdales and their heartwarming connections are always champs and when we add puppies … well, let’s just say that 35 million online viewers — before the spot even aired during the game — can’t be wrong. Legal machinations have long forced auto makers to include disclaimers in ads to protect us from emulating cool stunts performed by “professional drivers on closed courses.” These warnings now also steer us away from believing that cars can fly, and they remind us that cars are not skateboards. When you’re spending $4 million a pop to reach the unsuspecting public, you better make sure that we stay safe in case we should get a wild notion to, say, piggy back on a commuter train. This is assuming of course that we have trouble evaluating the situation for ourselves, according to the FTC that regulates such things. I understand the legal necessity of cover-your-butt verbiage, but it’s so condescending. That’s why it’s refreshing to see a move to the fantasy side, as in the new Nissan Rogue commercial where, during its more extravagant scenes, the disclaimer tells us: “Fantasy. Cars can’t jump on trains.”
Nissan is taking a lot of heat for the reasons I expressed above about the patronizing nature of disclaimers, but I love this fantasy approach. It so clearly says that “You know and we know that cars can’t jump on trains, and even if you don’t know it, this fine print isn’t going stop you anyway.” Disclaimers may be nonnegotiable, but why not make them funny and noticeable? On the other hand, Jeep aired an supposed-to-be-thoughtful ad that encourages us to step out of complacency but it’s ruined by excessive warnings against actually trying it. We’re told the lone skateboarder is on a closed road and not to attempt a jump into the ocean. But why are we warned against simple play? Can only a “Professional Child in Closed Field” run through the grass or cavort on a beach? I enjoy the new disclaimers that poke fun at themselves while fulfilling the legal obligation to protect us, but I’m also alarmed that such ads will soon begin to caution us against stepping out of the house. I won’t even be surprised when the inevitable verbiage pops us to warn us that our very lives are fantasy — do not attempt. Andrea Doray is a writer who would really like to attempt some of the stunts in these ads, but she probably won’t. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.
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This is what a relationship requires Editor’s note: This is the second of a twopart series. In honor of Valentine’s week, here is a continuation of some of the basic intimacy skills a healthy relationship requires of us: Make your relationship a top priority. Don’t spend your “prime time” consistently preoccupied with other things, and don’t permit yourself to be too tired when you’re around your partner. Consistently show up both emotionally and physically. Take an active interest in the other person and his/ her feelings, hopes, hurts, angers and fears, and offer your emotional presence. You offer emotional presence by trying to deepen your understanding of your partner, and inviting him or her to talk about his/her struggles, aspirations and dreams. What does s/he worry about? Which activities, events or people bring him/her the most satisfaction in life? The most joy? The most pain? What is s/he most looking forward to? What are his/her goals and dreams over the next five years?
Express warmth and be physically affectionate on a consistent basis. Being “sweet,” using endearments, being romantic, affectionate touch, cards, gifts, flowers, compliments, date nights — don’t underestimate the power of these behaviors if they’re done consistently. Address problems in a civil and constructive way. Many people respond to a disagreement or hurt feelings with anger, rage, name-calling, sarcasm, harsh judgments, criticisms, threats, disrespectful behaviors or words, or defensiveness — which poisons the whole environment
between the two of you, and discourages open and honest communication. Make this mistake and your relationship will not be close, friendly or intimate. You cannot be disrespectful to another person and then expect closeness and affection. Listen for the longing behind your partner’s complaints. Some examples: “If we can’t control our spending, we’ll go bankrupt.” “We’re not having sex often enough.” “Life has too many chores and not enough fun.” In those examples, what would you guess that person is longing for? Yes, s/he might be asking for less spending, more sex and more fun, but s/he may also be longing for more of a financial partnership, more warmth, affection and romance, for a more equal division of chores and for more activities that you can enjoy together. If you address the longing rather than just the complaint, you are far more likely to fix the problem. Act loving: don’t just say the words: Nathaniel Branden, in his book Taking
Responsibility (Fireside), reminds us that if we are in a serious relationship, and I say “I Love You,” you have the right to expect that I will be interested in your thoughts and feelings, and that when you speak that I will give you a respectful and attentive hearing. Furthermore, if I say I love you, you have the right to assume that I will treat you kindly and benevolently, and that I will be an emotional support system for you in times of need or distress. I am not promising to always agree with you, but I am promising to be on your side, to give you empathy and compassion, and to treat your feelings and needs as important to me. Neil Rosenthal is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Westminster and Boulder, Colorado. His column is in it’s 22nd year of publication, and is syndicated around the world. You can reach him at (303)758-8777, or email him through his website: www.heartrelationships.com. He is not able to respond individually to queries.
Don’t force-choke one that disagrees About a year and a half ago, I wrote a column in which I advised that the power of a message is, at least partially, dependent on the credibility of the messenger. I said, contrary to my natural tendencies, that style matters, especially if your style causes people to completely look away from the substance of your message. In fact, one of my lines was “You want to talk education reform? Maybe you can start by NOT belittling the hard work of people who have dedicated their lives to working with children.” Oddly enough, I was kinda slapped upside the head by that line Saturday morning. Let’s start by acknowledging a couple of realities. The three majority members of the Jefferson County Board of Education were elected on a clear, conservative “reform” platform. They were also elected by very clear majorities in all three races. The people of Jefferson County spoke. But, there are other realities. In politics, perception is reality. One perception — fair or not — is that conservatives approach education in the same way that Darth Vader approached the news that the Millennium Falcon had escaped. I, for one, do not think that is the truth. I, as a conservative, love public education and believe very deeply in the value of the mission and the professionals who strive to carry it out. I also believe that the liberal monopoly on education policy and leadership for many years created a vacuum
of accountability and competitiveness, which ultimately led to high-stakes testing and charter schools and the whole reform movement. In other words, I think conservative voices have a valuable place in education policy-making, and I am glad that they have gotten in the game in the last 20 years. But there’s a good way to do things, and a bad way to do things. Cindy Stevenson announced her retirement from Jeffco shortly after this conservative board was elected, so we’ve all known for some time that she was leaving. After more than 30 years of service to the district, regardless of your opinion of her, it would seem good form dictates that leadership honor that service and, at least publicly, show respect for someone who has been at the helm through some tumultuous times. Instead, it is widely known that the board leaned on her and made it difficult to do her job. So when the board announced at the end of the regular Thursday meeting that
they would be holding an unusual Saturday meeting to discuss personnel matters regarding the superintendent, many people, including me, assumed that meant the board was going to dismiss Stevenson early. Whatever the truth of that assumption, she rendered the point moot by announcing at the beginning of the meeting that she would be leaving by the end of February. The news headlines have been harsh: Superintendent forced out, announces resignation. And it’s that “forced” part that I have a hard time with. You can say this was what you were elected to do, and you can say that change is going to happen sooner rather than later. But I cannot grasp any substantive good that can come out of forcing this decision early; I don’t see how it makes the district stronger, or the students smarter, by leaving the district
without a leader while searching for her replacement. At the very least, I fail to see how disrespecting and dismissing a person who has spent more than 30 years of her life dedicated to serving the students of this district makes the district better, or enhances the credibility of the new Board of Education. It lacked style, and that will get in the way of substance going forward. If you’re trying to convince people that you are, in fact, NOT Darth Vader, you probably shouldn’t Force-choke to death the first person who disagrees with you. Michael Alcorn is a music teacher and fitness instructor who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. He graduated from Alameda High School and the University of Colorado-Boulder.
Knowledge of pheasants The Colorado pheasant season closed on Jan. 31. For those who enjoy the challenge of upland bird hunting it is now time to case and store the shotguns and pick up the volunteer role and participate in spring Pheasants Forever (PF) programs. PF was organized in 1982 with headquarters in St. Paul, Minn. The organization has secured 5,000,000 acres of protected habitat for pheasant and all birds and wildlife. Today PF has over 125,000 members and 800 chapters in the US and Canada. PF promotes habitat conservation (the single most important element to sustain healthy numbers of pheasants); education for landowners and hunters alike; political lobbying; local events; national conference; youth programs to get kids outdoors and to hunt and publications distributed widely among PF members and outdoors public organizations. PF has partnered with Colorado’s Parks and Wildlife Division over the years to open private lands for public hunting under the State Walk-In Area Program and to foster and secure agricultural land habitat necessary for pheasants to nest and hatch, insects for food sources, and security from predators. Gary Tuttle, PF volunteer, advised that “spring is that time of year the local PF chapters hold their annual fund raising events, banquets and information and educational programs. Silent and live auctions
To place an Obituary for Your Loved One… provide needed funds for the PF chapter activities.” The February and March chapter events include the Greeley Chapter banquet Feb. 22, 5 p.m. at Island Gove Regional Park in Greeley; Northern Colorado Chapter annual banquet at the Ellis Ranch in Loveland and Metro Denver Chapter’s March 29 banquet at Arapahoe County Fairgrounds. Each banquet will offer bidders and raffle ticket holder’s chances to win shot guns, gun safes, hunting clothing and gear and day hunts. A trap shooting Youth Day program is schedueld for Saturday, March 1. Contact PF representative Gary Tuttle at 303-653-5584 for additional information and details on supporting the good work of Pheasants Forever. Outdoors writer Ron Hellbusch can be reached at Ron-Hellbusch@comcast.net.
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40 West Arts show examines fiber art By Clarke Reader
creader@ coloradocommunity media.com The world of fiber art is one that stretches back as far as antiquity, yet is still evolving and changing. The 40 West Arts District’s latest show, “Unraveled — Fiber Re-imagined” celebrates the art form and all its history and evolution. The show will be up at the district’s gallery, 1560 Teller, until Feb. 27. The gallery is open Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. “We’re looking to do more edgy shows in 2014 and thought what can we do with a fiber show,” said Bill Marino, executive director of the Lakewood-West Colfax Business Improvement District. “There’s a niche out here for this kind of art it is something we’ve never done before.” Like all of 40 West’s shows, the idea came about from the district’s exhibition committee, which is made up of 40 West members and artists who want to participate and help shape the direction the district explores. “We were brainstorming potential shows and the goal was to come up with at least two to three shows that are in the doing something cutting edge and fiber is something I submitted,” said Richard Eversley, who curated the show and worked with the jurors to develop the vision. “I thought this is a group of artists that are a bit
underserved and could use the space.” According to Julie Byerlein, a member of the board for the district and a volunteer with its champion group, the show features submissions from artists from all over the country, thanks to 40 West’s efforts in reaching out to a diverse range of colleges and art schools. Colorado State University has a WHAT: “Unraveled - Fiber famous fiber Re-imagined” arts show evWHERE: 40 West Arts gallery ery year that 1560 Teller St., Lakewood is currently WHEN: Through Feb. 27 on display, Tuesday through Friday - 1 to and the 4 p.m. hope is “UnSaturday - noon to 4 p.m. raveled” will COST: Free benefit from INFORMATION: the attention www.40westarts.org and artists participating in that show. “We have 26 pieces on display and are fortunate enough to have work from schools all over the country,” Byerlein said. “We want to engage everyone and to that end we have a wide range of works in the show.” To tap into the variety of works available, the show includes the use of textiles, string, yarn, wire, and a broad spectrum of recycled materials. There are also a variety of textile techniques used by artists — from woven, knitted and crocheted metal to handmade paper, beads, embroidery and quilting. The show is juried by Wendy Franzen and Sara Rockinger, both of whom are well known in the fiber arts community. “As the curator you’re kind of like a neutral person, helping the artists with questions and logistics while making the decisions on space and installation,” Eversley said. According to Eversley, there are a lot of things to be excited about in regards to the show, not the least of which is the fact
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Four of Denver’s top tourism leaders have been named to the new class of inductees into the 15th Annual Denver & Colorado Tourism Hall of Fame. They are: Denver catering king and philanthropist Larry DiPasquale, Denver March Powwow executive director Grace Gillette, Colorado Rockies owner Dick Monfort and director of the Greenway Foundation Jeff Shoemaker with a posthumous award to his father, Joe Shoemaker, the foundation’s founder. These city and state supporters will be honored during the Tourism Industry Hall of Fame dinner March 20, at the Seawell Ballroom. The Tourism Hall of Fame serves as the highest award for Denver’s travel industry, which logged its best year ever in 2012 with 13.6 million overnight visitors generating more than $3.6 billion in spending. The industry supports 50,000 jobs in the metro area. The gala is a fundraising event for the Visit Denver Foundation, which has given out more than $545,000 in scholarships to 214 Colorado students pursuing higher education in the fields of tourism and hospitality. For ticket information, contact Joni Watkins at jwatkins@visitdenver.com or call 303-571-9481.
Burger nod to Sochi
In honor of the Winter Olympics, Lucky Strike, an upscale bowling alley chain, has created the Soch-eezy Burger a hand-packed, all-beef patty rubbed with thyme and roasted garlic, topped with melted Swiss cheese and a creamy mushroom stroganoff sauce served on a toasted ciabatta roll. The burger, the chain’s February Burger of the Month, was created by Lucky Strike Denver chef Francisco Quintana. The Soch-eezy Burger will be sold in all venues (except San Francisco and Polaris) through Feb. 28. Lucky Strike Lanes has two venues in Colorado: The Denver Pavilions downtown and at Belmar in Lakewood. The Burger of the Month program celebrates Lucky Strike’s 10th anniversary. At the end of the year, the top-selling specialty burger will be added to the Lucky Strike menu for 2015. For more information, visit www.bowlluckystrike. com/menu.
Troy Guard’s steakhouse delayed
Because of construction delays, Guard and Grace (1801 California), the muchanticipated steakhouse from super chef Troy Guard (TAG, TAG Raw Bar, TAG Burger Bar, Los Chingones, Sugarmill) will not open on Feb. 13 as planned. The restaurant’s opening has been pushed back to early March. Valentine’s Day diners who had reservations at Guard and Grace will be welcomed at TAG restaurant.
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jeffco board of education on the record The Jeffco Board of Education discussed the following legislation during a regular business meeting, Feb. 6. Board members in attendance were President Ken Witt, Vice President Julie Williams, Vice President Lesley Dahlkemper, Secretary John Newkirk, Treasurer Jill Fellman and Superintendent Cindy Stevenson.
Compensation Redesign
The board heard an update from a task force made up of district leaders, school leaders, teachers and district staff regarding the proposed compensation redesign for Jeffco teachers and licensed professionals. The plan outlined a new, lateral program in which new hires and newly-hired employees have the
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option to be a part of either a bachelor’s or master’s degree salary track. These tracks offer incentives for extra participation and continual professional development courses, moving individuals up the pay scale. The board accepted the task force’s presentation and gave their thoughts on the matter. They will seek to discuss the budget further and come back to the force with further recommendations.
TS Gold
The board approved in a 3-2 vote, with Fellman and Dahlkemper opposing, to keep using Teaching Solutions Gold (TS Gold) in preschool but send a waiver to the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) seeking to bypass
the assessment requirements. According to the CDE, the district must use either TS Gold or HighScope COR as early childhood assessment tools. By not using either program, the district will not be eligible to participate in the Colorado Preschool Program, losing $5.4 million and 3,014 preschool students.
Legislative Platform Revisions
The board discussed itssupport of several house bills regarding charter school equity, early childhood assessment readiness, and Common Core implementation currently at the state Legislature and made revisions in language to its legislative platform. — Compiled by Crystal Anderson
Your week and more
MEETinG ThE Questers Chimney Sweeps Chapter 325 Broomfield will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13. The program will be on Hall China. Would you like to learn more? Call Linda at 303-466-7552 or Joyce at 303-424-7066. ThuRSday/FEb. 13 PubLiC hEaRinG Residents interested in learning
more about Northglenn’s recreation programs and
programming are invited to a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, in the council chambers at City Hall, 11701 Community Center Drive. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is seeking public input and resident ideas to help them make recommendations to city council. Call 303-280-7821.
ThuRSday/FEb. 13, Feb. 15, Feb. 18, Feb. 27 REPRESEnTaTivE EvEnTS Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp has several upcoming events planned. First, join Kraft-Tharp for HD 29 Day at the Capitol 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 13. You will sit on the floor of the House, see representatives in action and enjoy lunch. Children from HD 29 will lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Send an email to RepTracy29@gmail.com to reserve your spot.
a ToWn hall meeting, with Sen. Rachel Zenzinger, is from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 15, at Indian Tree Golf Course, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. The meeting s in the community room next to the restaurant. Your week continues on Page 11
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your help to select a catchy, memorable name to brand themselves. The collection of unique shops, which are located on West 29th Avenue between Sheridan and Fenton, includes newcomers West 29th Restaurant & Bar, People’s Market and Twisted Smoothie, as well as mainstays Wheat Ridge Poultry and Meat. Stop by any of these merchants during the month of February and vote for a name from a field of six that the shops have selected. Or, feel free to thrown in your own suggestion. You could win a gift certificate just for participating.
`Extreme Weight Loss’ casting call
Hello, my building’s gym. Why did we ever break up? If you, like me, are struggling with New Year’s weightloss resolutions, ABC’s hit series “Extreme Weight Loss” is holding an open casting call between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Anschutz Health and Wellness Center, 12348 E. Montview Blvd., in Aurora. With the rising rates of obesity in America, the show says it is extremely important for everyone to know about this opportunity to get healthy and lose weight. “Extreme Weight Loss” documents the makeover of courageous obese people who, in 365 days, set out to safely lose half their body weight and ultimately reveal an amazing metamorphosis. Trainer and transformation specialist Chris Powell guides each of the selected participants through their TaLk journey. By assuring that they have the proper nutrition an ope and exercise, Powell helps individuals whose lives have 18, at A become out of control because of the weight.
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that this community of artists gets so few shows dedicated specifically to their work and it’s a big deal that Lakewood is hosting one. “This is a different and unique show that is excellent,” he said. “Fiber art is interesting because it can be extremely utilitarian but very artistic.” For more information, visit ww.40westarts.org.
About the Jurors www.WendyFranzen.com Wendy Westfall Franzen received her master of fine art at Colorado State University with a concentration in fibers. She received her Master of Architecture from Yale University School of Architecture. She has shown her work throughout Colorado including the Ice Cube Gallery in Denver, the Museum of Art Fort Collins, and the Lincoln Center Gallery Fort Collins. Wendy’s work is informed by modern technology, invention and how they shift our perceptions of the
world. www.srockinger.net Using her sewing machine as a drawing and sculptural tool has rewarded Sara Rockinger with national attention. Sara’s work has been included in several national exhibitions including the traveling fiber art exhibit Innovators and Legends: Generations in Textiles and Fibers. Her work has been published in Fiber Arts Magazine and the book Freestyle Machine Embroidery. Sara received her MFA in Fiber from Colorado State University in 2008.
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Eavesdropping on a man’s Facebook post: “I just watched my Facebook movie. I want my money back.” Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktiecolorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at penny@ blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.
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Arvada Center Feb. 21-23. The company is unique in that everyone in the cast has a disability whether physical, cognitive or emotional. Phamaly is in its 25th season. The story is set during the Depression. Amanda, (Ashley Kelashian) an aging Southern Belle devises schemes to find a husband for her disabled daughter Laura (Jenna Bainbridge). Her son Tom (Daniel Traylor) is the story’s narrator. Complicating matters is a gentleman caller (Eric Richerson). If you haven’t yet had the privilege of seeing a Phamaly production, please avail yourself of this opportunity. These are highly talented actors who can hold their own on any stage. The company also produces a full-scale musical every year. For tickets and information call 720-898-7200 or www.phamaly.org. Columnist Harriet Hunter Ford may be reached at hhunterford@msn.com.
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diction was pure and clear and allowed me to have a new appreciation for The Bard’s brilliant use of the English language. I was mesmerized by the nuances the players brought to the awe-inspiring dialogue. Though first performed in 1600-02, this interpretation is set right before the start of World War I. Corruption runs rampant in the court since the murder of Hamlet’s father. Soon after his father’s death, his mother marries his uncle who is suspected of killing Hamlet’s father. As the prince of Denmark tried to avenge his father’s death things begin to unravel. “Hamlet” runs through Feb. 23 and is, in a word, superb. For tix and info, call 303-893-4100 or go to www.denvercenter.org.
THURSDAY/FEB. 13, March 13 MEMBERSHIP MEETING American Legion Post 161 has
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THURSDAY THROUGH Saturday/Feb. 13-15, 20-22 SHREK MUSICAL Prairie Playhouse presents “Shrek The Musical,” bringing everyone’s favorite ogre to life on stage. Tickets are available online or at the door. Show times are 7 p.m. Feb. 13-15, Feb. 20-22, and 3 p.m. Feb. 22, at the Armory at Brighton Performing Arts Center, 300 Strong St. Go to https:// www.prairieplayhouse.com/productions/shrek.
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not about ensuring we have a strong, effective leader in place, it’s about backroom discussions.” Witt asked for a recess, and the three newly elected members appeared ready to walk out, but hesitated and, after conferring with legal counsel and security, Witt adjourned the meeting. He immediately left the building with Newkirk. While they packed up, the crowd shouted “Recall, recall, recall,” and “We love you, Cindy.” Williams attempted to console a tearful Stevenson prior to leaving. Witt, Newkirk and Williams were not available for comment after the meeting. “I think it’s political, and he (Witt) wants control of the district, and she (Stevenson) pushes back on it,” Fellman said. “I am a big supporter of Dr. Stevenson. She’s led our district to some great places, and we’re leading the pack, and she led us there.” Stevenson, who has had a long career in Jeffco Schools, including 12 years as superintendent, will be on administrative leave until the details of her termination are finalized. “Please remember, we have a tradition of excellence, and we need to sustain that over the next couple of weeks,” Stevenson said. “It’s not going to be easy, but together we can do it.”
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INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES Display confidence while selling yourself to potential employers at Interviewing for Success, offered from 12:30-2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, at the Belmar Library. Free course will provide interviewing techniques that will place you on the road to landing the dream job. Presented by the American Job Center. Registration required and can be done online at jeffcolibrary.org or by calling 303-235-5275.
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Friday and Saturday/Feb. 14-15 Patriot dreamS It is 1776 and a
new nation is about to be born, but not without the determination, dedication, and dreams of patriots like George and Martha Washington, Paul Revere, Betsy Ross, Patrick Henry, and more! Join us as we bring to life the era of the Revolutionary War. Patriot Dreams will warm your heart and make you proud to be an American. Performances are at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, and at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Colorado ACTS Theater, 9460 W. 58th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-456-6772, email coloradoacts@ yahoo.com or go to www.coloradoacts. org for tickets and more information.
Saturday/Feb. 15 Prom SwaP Bring in your unwanted formalwear and get someone else’s dream outfit at the Prom Swap, at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Arvada Library. For each dress, pair of shoes or accessory you donate, you’ll receive tickets to trade for a new-to-you item. Don’t have anything to bring in? That’s okay! You can “buy” tickets with canned goods, too. Five cans per dress, two cans for shoes and one can per accessory. Donations will benefit Florence Crittenton High School and the Jeffco Action Center. Go to jeffcolibrary.org. Saturday/Feb. 15 Sweetheart deSSert First Congregational Church of Eastlake plans a sweetheart dessert night in celebration of Valentine’s Day from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 at 12630 Second St. The evening will feature a chocolate
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Saturday/Feb. 15 town hall State Sen. Rachel Zenzinger’s second Town Hall meeting, presented in collaboration with Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp, will feature a discussion by two experts in Colorado’s world of education. The meeting, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Indian Tree Golf Course Clubhouse, includes appearances by Jane Goff, of the Colorado Board of Education, and Irene Griego, of the University of Colorado’s Board of Regents. Zenzinger and Kraft-Tharp have town hall meetings the third Saturday of every month. Saturday/Feb. 15 State budget Listen to a presentation about the Colorado state budget from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, with Rep. Cherylin Peniston, D-Westminster; Sen. Lois Tochtrop, D-Northglenn; Sen. Jessie Ulibarri, D-Commerce City; and Rep. Crisanta Duran, D-Denver, chair of the Joint Budget Committee. This is an opportunity for constituents to openly share their questions, comments and ideas with their local citizen representative in a dynamic discussion about the budgeting process in Colorado. The presentation is at Ciancio’s Restaurant at Hyland Hills, 9650 N. Sheridan Blvd., Westminster. Saturday/Feb. 15, March 1, March
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Ski triP Ages 11-18 are invited to a day-long trip to Eldora from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17. The trip is part of Recreational Alternative Programming, and cost varies depending on residency, equipment rental and optional lessons. Enjoy the Presidents Day holiday; meet at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress to sign up.
Sunday/Feb. 16 blood drive The Immaculate Heart of Mary community blood drive is from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16 at 11385 Grant Drive, in the Parish Center, Northglenn. For information, or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center, 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org. monday/Feb. 17 ChoColate the story of chocolate is a “rich” tale indeed. It involves aristocracy and slavery, innovation and coincidence. Pivotal roles were played by both Christopher Columbus and Hernando Cortéz. Join Active Minds from 1-2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, as we describe how extremely bitter cacao beans are transformed into one of the world’s most sought after flavors and tell chocolate stories such as the rise the luxury chocolate industry in Switzerland and the origins of the Hershey company. Program is free and takes place at Keystone Place at Legacy Ridge, 11180 Irving Drive, Westminster. RSVP to Keystone Place, 303-465-5600.
monday/Feb. 17 blood drive Arvada community blood drive is from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, inside the Parish Hall at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 10001 W. 58th Ave., Arvada. For information, or to make an appointment, call 303-3632300 or visit www.bonfils.org. tueSday/Feb. 18 women’S meeting The Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce will host its new business owners group, a monthly meeting to brainstorm business ideas in a collaborative and supportive environment. The group will convene Feb. 18. Meetings will be from 9-10:30 a.m. the third Tuesday of each month at the CWCC Office, 1350 17th St., Suite 100, Denver, CO 80202. This group is being created to share business ideas, cultivate and educate business owners who want to achieve a higher level of success. To participate in the group, individuals must be a chamber member and their business must be a registered LLC or Inc. with the state of Colorado. Contact Nancy Walsh, member services director, at 303-458-0220. Participants can register by visiting http://coloradowomenschamber.chambermaster.com/ events. tueSday/Feb. 18
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liFetree CaFé The question “Will man’s best friend be there when we reach the pearly gates?” will be examined at Lifetree Café at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 at Lifetree Café, 1800 E. 105th Place, Northglenn. “Do Good Dogs Go to Heaven?” explores the intimate connection between pets and their owners, and whether or not pets have a place in heaven. A film will be shown that includes visits to a pet euthanasia expert and with pet cemetery caretakers. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversations about life and faith in a casual coffeehouse-type setting. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Andy Pryor at 303-452-3787 or andyp@northglenn.cc. Go to www. LifetreeCafe.com. tueSday/Feb. 18 blood drive Ten West at Westmoor Technology Park community blood drive is from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, at Westmoor Technology Park, inside the seminar room, 10155 Westmoor Drive, Westminster. For information, or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-3632300 or visit www.bonfils.org. tueSday/Feb. 18, April 9, April 10 writing ConteSt Creative Commu-
nication is accepting submissions for its essay contest, with divisions for grades 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12, through Feb. 18; and its poetry contest, with divisions for grades K-3, 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12, through April 10. Top 10 winners will be named in each division. Essays must be between 100 and 250 words on any non-fiction topic. Poetry must be 21 lines or less in English. Entries can made online at www.poeticpower.com or mail entries, labeled Poetry Contest or Essay Contest, to 159 N. Main, Smithfield UT 84335. Include author’s name, address, city, state JobandNumber: 00062187 ZIP, current grade, school name, school address TANNER and teacher’s name. Customer: GUN Home school students are welcome to SHOW Inc. enter. Selected entries of merit will be Phone: (303)550-8822 invited to be published in an anthology. An art contest for grades K-12 also is coming up. To enter, take a photo of your original artwork and enter it at www. celebratingart.com; deadline is April 9. Full contest information is available online, or call 435-713-4411.
wedneSday/Feb. 19 internment Months after the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066 authorizing the internment of more than 100,000 Japanese-Americans. Join Active Minds from 1:45-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, as we seek to understand this dark chapter in American history and what we learned as a nation from this experience. The free program takes place at Covenant Village of Colorado, 9153 Yarrow St., Westminster. Doors open at 1:45; please arrive and be seated by 2 p.m. for the start of
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wedneSday/Feb. 19 emergenCy doCumentS Learn about financial powers of attorney, medical powers of attorney and living wills, including what should be in them, what they’re for, and when they become necessary. The free program is from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Register in advance by contacting Jeanette Sánchez at jsanchez@northglenn.org or 303450-8935. wedneSday/Feb. 19, Feb. 24, Feb.
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Real Estate. “If you’re thinking of selling your home and thinking that buying season is in the spring, forget about it,” Smith said. “That’s what people need to know is there is no season for buying.” Smith reported that low interest rates on mortgages have contributed to the buying frenzy and why “it’s been such a hot winter for real estate.” But Smith, along with Welk both predict that mortgage rates will increase as winter turns to spring and the state begins to warm up. “Mortgage rates will probably continue to increase this year, into the five (percent) maybe,” Welk said. He projects that demand from buyers will increase and for homeowners who were considered a distressed property, they may see a comeback this year. “With the median home price going up, if you were underwater the last year or so, you’ll probably come back to being even or having a little equity in your property,” Welk said. “Now is a good time whether you’re a buyer or a seller to get out there and use a realtor and just ask questions.”
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WESTMINSTER POLICE BRIEFS Child abuse, no injury: An officer was dispatched Feb. 5 at 2:49 p.m. to the 8200 block of Federal Blvd. in reference to a child abuse in progress. Dispatch advised that the reporting party had gone to the residence where the door was opened by a 5-year-old boy who said he was home alone. The officer and reporting party knocked on the door, this time getting no response. After knocking again and calling out the boy’s name, and still getting no response, they opened the unlocked door and entered, announcing themselves. They found the boy sitting on a sofa and watching TV. He was huddled under a blanket and was shivering. While the reporting party covered the boy with a second blanket, the officer checked the rest of the apartment, finding nobody else inside. The child said that his mother went to pick up his siblings at a nearby school, but he wanted to stay home and watch a movie. The officer noticed the mother had left her cell phone, but it was locked. When asked what he would do if he needed help while alone, the boy responded, “I don’t know.” When the officer went outside to go to his patrol car for a moment, he saw a woman carrying a baby and two young children walking behind her. She identified herself as the mother of the boy left alone. They entered the apartment where the officer told her they were with the boy for almost
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FRIDAY/FEB. 21 HOODIE HOO Chase away the winter and have some silly fun with a Hoodie Hoo potluck at noon Friday, Feb. 21, at the Northglenn Senior Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Attendees should bring a side dish or dessert. Cost is free, but please RSVP at 303-4508801 or the senior center. For people ages 55 and over. FRIDAY/FEB. 21 SILENT AUCTION The Apex PRD
Foundation Sweetheart silent auction is from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at the Indian Tree Clubhouse, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd. Tickets include drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and entertainment. For information or to purchase tickets call Barb McEahern at 720-320-0822 or visit foundation.apexprd.org.
FRIDAY/FEB. 21 PHILANTHROPIST PROJECT The Young Philanthropist Project of Adams & Broomfield counties will host its fifth annual Night at the Races event from 7-10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21 at Heritage Todd Creek Golf Club in Thornton, to benefit Court Appointed Special Advocates of Adams & Broomfield counties. Tickets for the event include a red carpet entrance, desserts, dancing and the opportunity to participate in horse races to win fabulous prizes. Derby attire is encouraged, with prizes being awarded for the best ensembles. Music is provided by Blue Sky DJ and will be emceed by Amy Lueb, YYP Board Chair. Visit CASA17th.org or call 303-655-3927. FRIDAY/FEB. 21 BAND DEADLINE Jam Out Hunger
is seeking area high school bands for its first battle of the bands. Deadline for entries is 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21; judges will select six high school bands to compete on Friday, May 16, at the Arvada Center. Visit www.JamOutHunger.org.
FRIDAY/FEB. 21 BLOOD DRIVE Westminster High School community blood drive is from 8-9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, inside Bonfils’ mobile bus at 6933 Raleigh St., Westminster. For information, or to schedule an appointment, contact Fran Groff-Gonzales at 720-934-1615 or fgroff-gonzales@ adams50.org. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY/FEB. 2122, FEB. 28, MARCH 1 MURDER MYSTERY Creative Revolution Theater Company presents
50 minutes. The mother agreed that it was a bad decision on her part. The officer didn’t observe anything in the apartment that would be cause for concern as far as the welfare of the children. The apartment appeared to be clean, there were beds and clothing for each child, and the children all appeared to be healthy and happy. After explaining to the mother the dangers of leaving such a small child home alone, the officer issued her a summons and released her on the scene. Cruelty to animals, animal bite: An officer was dispatched Feb. 1 at 2:27 p.m. to the 2800 block of 116th Place in reference to an animal welfare check. A Facebook friend of a 40-year-old woman became alarmed when the woman made posts referring to her beating and killing one of her dogs and threatening to kill the other dog as well. The officer looked at the woman’s Facebook page and found several posted comments referencing her beating her dogs and killing one, then drinking liquor and taking sleep medication before driving. He saw a photo of one of the dogs with the letters “RIP.” These Facebook statements were printed out and later booked into evidence. When the officer responded to the address, he contacted another officer who had been dispatched after the woman’s fiancé reported an incident in which he witnessed the woman beating both her
dogs. He added that one of the dogs may have been hit with a hammer. The officers could see that the dog in the Facebook photo was not dead and appeared to be in good health with no obvious signs of injury or illness. When the woman was questioned about the dogs, she said she had joint custody of the dogs with her ex-husband, who was on his way back to Kansas with the bigger dog. When asked why she lied on Facebook about the dog being dead, she said that the dog had run away again and that her ex-husband would be angry that she lost the dog. When asked how she disciplines the dogs, the woman said she spanks them and sometimes hits a table with a hammer to scare them. She said she never struck the dogs with it. The fiancé, however, said he witnessed her hitting the dogs a lot and it became a scary thing to watch. She hit the dogs three or four times each day, using her hands and a metal rod on their rear ends. She sometimes put the dogs outside on the balcony with no access to shelter from the cold temperatures. The woman was reportedly bitten by the larger dog before it was taken to Kansas by her ex-husband. The officer took a written statement from the fiancé and was shown the hammer and metal rod. The officer saw that the rod was bent and impounded it for evidence. Based on the fiancé’s and woman’s own statements, as well as the Facebook posts, the officer
made the decision to impound the dog for a hold until court. Prior to transporting the dog, the officer had a veterinarian examine it. The dog was found to be in good health and normal condition with no obvious injury. The woman was issued a summons and released. The officer then contacted the ex-husband to tell him the smaller dog was alive but was placed on a court hold. He was told that his larger dog needed to be placed on a 10-day bite quarantine after biting his ex-wife’s hand. He agreed to keep the dog quarantined at home. He then told the officer that he cried all night after being told the smaller dog had been killed, and said he would like to end the joint custody and have that dog back. The officer said he would advise the courts of his ownership status to see if he could take custody of both dogs. Theft: A 24-year-old Northglenn woman was arrested Jan. 31 at 1:45 p.m. after she tried to steal $457 in merchandise from JCPenney at 5453 88th Ave. The woman was issued a summons and released. The merchandise was recovered by the store. Items in the police reports are compiled from public information contained in police department records. Charges or citations listed don’t imply guilt or innocence, and all people are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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its murder mystery dinner theater production “Once Upon a Crime” at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, Saturday, Feb. 22, Friday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, March 1 at the Thornton Arts & Culture Center, 9209 Dorothy Blvd. Dinner is included in the ticket price. Call 720-977-5855 to purchase tickets, or go to the Thornton Senior Center. Visit www.creativerevolutiontheatre.org.
COMING SOON COMING SOON/FEB. 22 LEGISLATIVE FORUM The Audubon/ Sierra Club annual legislative forum is from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at First Plymouth Church, 3501 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver. The forum is a chance to meet legislators and learn about the hot environmental topics that the General Assembly is working on. Continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m., followed by comments from Audubon and Sierra Club lobbyists. Panel on water issues at 10:15 a.m., lunch at noon, and discussion with invited legislators at 12:30 p.m. Cost is $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Register and pay online at www.denveraudubon.org/programs/ conservation, or call 303-973-9530. You also can send payment to: ASGD, 9308 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Littleton, CO 80128. COMING SOON/FEB. 22 BABYSITTING CLASS First-time
babysitters ages 11-13 will learn babysitting skills such as CPR, first aid, growth and development, safety, feeding, discipline, diapering and bathing. Class is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www. northglenn.org /recxpress to register.
COMING SOON/FEB. 22 SWEETHEART BALL The theme of
this year’s daddy daughter sweetheart ball is “An Evening Under the Stars.” Dads and their daughters ages 5-13 will enjoy light refreshments, dancing and fun activities at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Each couple will receive a commemorative photograph and special memento. Formal attire is strongly encouraged. The deadline to register is Feb. 16. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www. northglenn.org/recxpress.
COMING SOON/FEB. 22-23 QUILT AUCTION Family in Christ presents a quilt auction from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, and from 9-11:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, at 11355 N. Sheridan Blvd., Westminster. Proceeds go to the quilt ministry group, which creates
about 50 quilts a year to donate to local agencies for people in crisis, such as Family Tree, The Gathering Place, Maple Star Colorado. Call 303-466-7770.
COMING SOON/FEB. 22, FEB. 28 DOCUMENTARY SHOWING Contemplative Outreach of Colorado will show the newly released documentary, “Thomas Keating, A Rising Tide of Silence,” a moving portrait of one of the most influential living spiritual leaders of our times, from 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, and from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at the Center for Contemplative Living, 3650 Yates St., Denver. Donations accepted. Refreshments will be served. COMING SOON/FEB. 22, MARCH 8 W.I.S.E. PROGRAMS The Wales.
Ireland. Scotland. England. (W.I.S.E.) Family History Society welcomes Allan Turner, speaking about Facebook for genealogists at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, in the seventh floor training room of the Denver Public Library, 14th and Broadway. The Internet has facilitated our ability to communicate ideas and perform research. It has also enhanced the world of genealogy. Allan Turner will discuss how to use social media, such as Facebook, to enhance your research. He is the webmaster for http://www.wise-fhs.org, the W.I.S.E.
website. The society also presents a seminar on tracing your Irish and Scots-Irish ancestors from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 8. This day-long genealogical research seminar features Fintan Mullan and Gillian Hunt of the Ulster Historical Foundation in Belfast, Northern Ireland. They will present four programs valuable to those researching ancestors in any part of Ireland, as they use examples from both Northern Ireland and the Republic.Use the form at http://www.wise-fhs.org to register. The seminar will be in the lower level conference center of the Denver Public Library, 14th and Broadway. There is a fee for materials.
COMING SOON/FEB. 22, MARCH 8 URBAN FARMING Shelly’s Garden Country, 4181 W. 120th Ave., Broomfield, continues its urban farming series. Class three, Fertilization, Transplantation and Maintenance, is from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22. Take your seed starting to the next step by learning how to fertilize, transplant and maintain your seedlings until they are ready to go into your garden. The fourth class, Cold Season Vegetables” is from noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 8. Join us to learn which veggies do best in the cooler weather and when and how to plant them. Contact the center at 303-466-6761 or www. shellysgardencountry.com for details.
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FARMERS’ MARKET The Arvada Farmers Market presents the indoor winter market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 26 and Feb. 23. The Indoor Market will feature more than 20 vendors with jams, breads, meat, honey, produce, eggs, and homemade items. The market is at DiCicco’s Schoolhouse, 5660 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. COMING SOON/FEB. 25 LIFETREE CAFÉ God and homosexuality will be explored at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, at Lifetree Café, 1800 E. 105th Place, Northglenn. The program “God and Gays: An Hour of Civil Conversation” features the filmed stories of Jeff Chu, author of “Does Jesus Really Love Me? A Gay Christian’s Pilgrimage in Search of God in America,’ and Christopher Yuan, author of “Out of a Far Country.” Participants in the Lifetree program will have the opportunity to discuss issues relating to homosexuality and faith in a safe environment. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation on life and faith in a casual coffeehouse-type setting. For questions about Lifetree may be directed to Andy Pryor at 303-452-3787 or andyp@northglenn.cc. More information is available at Lifetreecafe.com. COMING SOON/FEB. 25
BOOK CLUB The senior book club will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the Northglenn Senior Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. The club will discuss “The Grapes of Wrath.”The Joads, a poor family of tenant farmers, are driven from their Oklahoma home by drought and economic hardship during the Great Depression, so they set out for California. Call 303-450-8801 or stop by the senior center to reserve a copy of this classic novel by John Steinbeck. For people ages 55 and over. COMING SOON/FEB. 26 POLICE ACADEMY The deadline to register for the Northglenn Police Department’s free citizens police academy is Wednesday, Feb. 26. The academy gives residents a working knowledge of what the department does. Participants will get to know members of the department and better understand how and why officers make the decisions they do. Applications are available at www.northglenn.org/ policeacademy. Classes run for 12 weeks and are from 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays (teen and adult sessions) starting March 5 at the Northglenn Police Department, 11701 Community Center Drive; and from 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays (ages 50-plus) starting March 4 at the Northglenn Senior Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Contact officer Jim Gardner at 303-450-8851 or jgardner@northglenn.org.
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Worship: 8:00 & 10:45 am Sunday School: 9:30 am
Northglenn United Methodist Church 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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Norjans place second at league championships Westminster finishes in sixth By Kate Ferraro
kferraro@coloradocommunitymedia. com The Northglenn/Thornton Norjans girls swim team scored 374 points for a second place finish at the East Metro Athletic Conference league championships Feb. 7-8 at the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center in Thornton. Westminster came in sixth place with 149 points. Norjans senior Rachel Vigil qualified for the state meet in the 100-yard breaststroke in the preliminaries. The state time is a 1:13.30 and Vigil swam the event in 1:13.27, something she’s been trying to accomplish for four years. “I’ve finally done it, which is awesome,” Vigil said. “When I looked up at the clock, I was amazed. It was amazing.” Vigil beat her prelim time in the finals at 1:13.04 and won first place in the event. Vigil said she could tell she got the time by all the cheering that was going on around her. “Usually everybody around me screams and it stops once I miss it but it didn’t stop,” Vigil said. “It was crazy.” Talia Passarelli won first place in the 100yard freestyle finals with a time of 55.63 and won second place in the 50-yard freestyle at 25.50. Passarelli will compete at state in those two events, including the 200-yard individual medley relay, which the Norjans qualified for earlier in the season. The medley also includes Vigil, Hannah Goldstein and Maddy Burney. Burney came in second place in the 200yard freestyle and sixth place in the 100 free. Goldstein finished the 100-yard butterfly in second place and Shayna Goldstein finished in seventh place in the 200-yard individual medley. Senior Katie Morey placed seventh in the 200 free and Emma Fiore came in eighth. Morey came in eighth in the 500-yard freestyle and Fiore finished in fifth place in the 100-yard backstroke. Asiah Stutz improved her preliminary score on the diving board in finals from 179.70 points and fifth place to 241.50 points and third place. Vigil said in order to prepare for the state meet she has to make sure everything about her breaststroke is perfect. Her goal is to not come in last. “I barely made the time, but I would love
Norjans senior Rachel Vigil, right, gets a hug from her teammate after Vigil qualified for state in the 100-yard breaststroke at prelims Feb. 7 at the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center in Thornton. Photos by Kate Ferraro to make it back to finals at state,” Vigil said. Westminster’s Jenna Olemeda, Cambria Redmond, Quiana Honeysette and Claudia Domenico came in fifth place in the 200yard medley relay. Redmond was the eighth place finisher in the 200-yard individual medley with a time of 2:54.38 and placed fourth in the 100 breast. Wolves Koraima Flores placed seventh in the 100 fly at 1:23.66 and Honeysette finished in 1oth. Flores came in 14th in the 200 free. The 400-yard freestyle relay of Flores, Sierra Rodriguez, Cyndall Bryant and Casandra Vigil came in sixth place at 5:04.34. Domenico finished the 50 free in 30.60 in 13th place. Olemeda was 16th in the 100 free, 11th in the 100 back and Emily Dyrdal was 15th in the 500 free. The 200 free relay, which consists of Vigil, Honeysette, Sonia Ruiz and Sage Tackett, came in sixth place. The state meet is Feb. 13 and 14 at the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center in Thornton.
Westminster’s Cambria Redmond swims the breaststroke in the 200-yard individual medley Feb. 8 at the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center in Thornton.
Thornton captures fifth place at wrestling league championships Northglenn places seventh, Westminster finishes in 10th By Kate Ferraro
kferraro@coloradocommunitymedia. com Thornton wrestling had eight wrestlers place in the top 6 at the East Metro Athletic Conference league championships Feb. 8 at Thornton High School. Josh Cordova, 170-pounder, was the EMAC Champion in his weight class when he pinned Prairie View’s Alex Munoz with 10 seconds left in the match. Cordova had two byes then beat Brighton’s Ramon Alverez 10-4 in the third round. “He probably had the most exciting match of the whole tournament,” Thornton head coach Jeremy DeHerrera said of Cordova. “He’s just one of those kids that I pulled off the street last year. I got him to come out and he won 25 matches last year as a freshman and first year wrestler.” DeHerrera said Cordova has around 29 wins this year and has a very good chance of qualifying for state at regionals. He said all his losses are against wrestlers who are ranked in the state. Wendell Berry won third place in the
Thornton’s Adrian Kois, right, wrestles Hinkley’s Seth Nance in the finals match of the 145 weight class Feb. 8 at Thornton High School. Photo by Kate Ferraro 113-pound weight class beating Hinkley’s Rafael Garibay, 2-0. Adrian Kois, 145, and Carlos Moreno, 160, also won third place 2-0 and 9-2, respectively. Antonio Gonzales, 195, pinned Brighton’s Tomas Sanchez for third place.
Jalen Montoya, 120, won 6-2 for fifth place. Josh Miscles, 106, placed sixth losing to Prairie View’s Connor Morales. Northglenn’s Maurisio Garcia, 120, won first place by pinning Adam City’s Josiah Vigil. Garcia pinned Brighton’s Taurino
Villalobos, Guido Umgwaneza from Aurora Central and Thornton’s Jalen Montoya throughout the tournament. Rocky Nava, 113, lost in the championship match to Prairie View’s Santana Salas, 7-2. Michael Garcia, 126, also lost in the championship match to Brighton’s Raymond Baca, 17-4. Robert Burger, 106, won third place beating Aurora Central’s Axel Pacheco, 11-3. “It was a good way for our wrestlers to understand where they are in the mix of things,” Northglenn assistant coach Eubaldo Lovato said. “We’re still a young team so we have a lot of growth to catch up on. Overall, this was a great tournament for us.” Westminster’s Jacob Thomas, 182, lost to Aurora Central’s Travyone Crosby 11-5 for fourth place. Jordan Chavez was pinned by Prairie View’s Matt McConnell for fourth place. Joe Bryan, 126, pinned Rangeview’s Tyler Shavilier for fifth place. Isaiah Villareal, 170, won fifth place from a bye. Angel Baltierra, 113, placed sixth after losing to Brighton’s Jared Garcia. Both Thornton and Northglenn will compete at regionals Feb. 14 and 15 at Cherokee Trail in Aurora. Westminster will wrestle at Bear Creek in Arvada.
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Scoreboard JEFFERSON ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL Girls basketball Jefferson Academy 40, Faith Christian 45 Senior Mollie Heitman scored 10 points followed by junior Heidi Wendt with eight points. Both Alycia Wright and Karah Burkel scored six points. Wright had six rebounds, two assists and two steals and Emma Anderson had five rebounds. Jennifer Kupcho had five rebounds and Wendt had six steals. Jefferson Academy 58, Bishop Machebeuf 61 Mollie Heitman scored a game-high 17 points followed by Heidi Wendt with 10 points. Karah Burkel, Emma Anderson and Heitman had seven rebounds. Wendt had three assists and six steals.
POMONA HIGH SCHOOL Boys basketball Pomona 51, Ralston Valley 83 The Panthers were only losing at halftime by 36-30, but Ralston Valley scored 25 points in the third quarter holding Pomona to 11 and led after the third 61-41. The Mustangs scored 22 more points in the fourth quarter to win 83-51.
STANDLEY LAKE HIGH SCHOOL Girls basketball Five girls soccer players from Standley Lake High School signed their National Letter of Intent Feb. 5 at Standley Lake. From left to right: Emily Ashmore, Krissy Collins, Andra Thaden, Taylor Redding and Sammie Brown. Courtesy photo
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The following schools have submitted lists of athletes who signed letters of intent. The lists include athletes who signed on National Signing Day Feb. 5 as well as those who signed in late 2013. Academy Charter School: Alex Garcia, soccer, Northwestern College in Iowa. Holy Family: Zachary Dedin, baseball, Regis University; Tyler Dudden, football, Western State; Devlin Granberg, baseball, Creighton; David Sommers, football, Colorado School of Mines; Zachary Trombley, baseball, USC Aiken. Jefferson Academy: Kendall Ryan, football, University of Northern Colorado; Ally Thimsens, soccer, Southern Utah. Legacy: Kylie Barnard, softball, University of ColoAurado, Colorado Springs; Tyntoya ler Baum, football, Western State Colorado University; pionJasmine Beaulieu, soccer, Salas, Fort Hayes State University; n the Rachel Cadden, softball, RayBethany College; Jacey Coplaceniff, soccer, Harvey Mudd Fiona Dretza, 11-3.College;
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swimming, Siena College; Aspen Eubanks, softball, Chadron State College; Lucas Gilbreath, baseball, University of Minnesota; Sarah Hankins, golf, University of Wyoming; Andrew Hebel, football, Black Hills State University; Shayla Honkanen, soccer, Otero Junior College; Madelyn Huber, soccer, Augustana College; Ariana Jimenez, soccer, Otero Junior College; Marina Kelly, softball, Dodge City Community College; Kelsey Killean, soccer, University of Georgia; Andrew LaGuardia, football, Black Hills State University; Shania Leon, softball, Frank Phillips College; Chandler Medina, football, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Devin Payne, baseball, Saint Mary’s College; Laramie Rewerts, softball, Northwestern Community College; David Rosencrans, tennis, Merchant Marine Academy; Michael Rosencrans, tennis, Merchant Marine Academy; Brooke Williams, soccer, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. Mountain Range: Carlos Diego Lunas, soccer, Metro State University of Denver; Noah Draper, baseball, Garden City Community College; Gabe Gillespie, football, Western State Uni-
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Life and death of a different sort “Things I’ve Learned from Dying: A Book about Life” David R. Dow, 2014, $25.00 / $28.00 Canada, 273 pages Just one more bedtime story. You wanted that as a child because you’ve always been someone who hates endings (one more for the road). Everyone knows you never get out the door
on time (let me just look again). Coat on, hat on, and you start another story (did I tell you…?). “Goodbye” sounds so final and it’s not a bad thing that you can’t take your
leave. But, as in the new book “Things I’ve Learned from Dying” by David R. Dow, sometimes, it’s time to go. The crime was horrifying for its brutality: four teenagers broke into the home of an eighty-four-year-old woman, slinked upstairs to where she was watching TV in bed, took her car keys, and killed her. Later, Texas law allowed Eddie Water-
man, who did not shoot the fatal bullet, to be sentenced to die for the crime. In Huntsville , where “inmates spend twentythree hours a day in a sixtysquare-foot cell with … a slit of translucent plastic for a window” David Dow met Waterman, his new client. Dow, a lawyer for Death Row inmates, had been down this road before. At their first meeting, he “did
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my Top Five Books Ever. “Things I’ve Learned from Dying” is there. As a meditation on life, author David R. Dow first takes his readers on a dual path of sorrow (“My entire life consists of trying to put off the end.”). The situations, together, drip with irony; his good memories of Peter seem grief-flat, dry, and joyless. It’s hardly believable, then, that Dow’s dog falls ill during this time, which feels to readers like another kick to the stomach. That’s overwhelming — obviously for the author as much as it is for us – but it’s also so affecting that you’ll find your hand creeping over your mouth as you read. You may even cry. But you won’t avoid being moved. This memoir on life and death is a must-read for both sides of the capital punishment fence. It’s a must-read for anyone who’s lost a loved one. Start “Things I’ve Learned from Dying,” and I don’t think you’ll be able to leave it.
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ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) Doing something nice for others is typical of the generous Arian. but be prepared for some jealous types who might try to question one of your more recent acts of kindness. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) You’re eager to take on new responsibilities. but before you do, you might want to check out exactly what would be required of you so that you don’t face any “surprises” later. GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) It might be best to put off an important decision until a fluctuating situation becomes more stable. Recently received news could help resolve a long-standing family matter.
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CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) If you still have a problem getting that information gap closed, you might consider asking a higher authority to resolve the matter, leaving you free to move on to another project. LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) A family matter needs to be dealt with at the start of the week. Once it’s resolved, the big Cat can devote more attention to that new opportunity that seems to hold so much potential. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) Pay attention to those niggling doubts. They could be warning you not to make any major decisions until you’ve checked them out -- especially where money matters might be involved. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) A business venture might need more of your attention than you are able to provide. Consider asking a trusted friend or family member to help you work through this time crunch. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) A more-positive aspect helps you get a clearer focus on how to handle your time so that you can deal with several responsibilities that are just now showing up on your schedule. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) A very close friend (you know who that is!) has advice that could help you work through a confusing situation. So put your pride aside and ask for it. You’ll be glad you did. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) A workplace situation could turn a bit tense. The best way to handle it is to confront it and deal with it openly. Doing so can help reveal the underlying reasons for the problem. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) A colleague’s remarks appear to be especially cutting. but don’t waste your time or your energy trying to deal with the situation. You have more important things to do. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) Support for your work comes as a surprise from someone you thought was critical or, at least, indifferent. Your spouse or partner has big plans for the weekend. BORN THIS WEEK: Your spiritual strength often acts as an inspiration to help others make decisions about their lives. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
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APC Construction CO., LLC is looking for applications for the following positions:
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LEARN TO SHOOT! NRA Certified Instructor offering private and small class firearms instruction. (NRA Basic Pistol class meets the CO requirement for a Concealed Handgun Permit.) For more info contact Karen Murray 303-840-7238 (home) 303-941-8818 (cell) or email at klmity65@msn.com
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Parker Location $25/half-hour $45/hour Call Stacey at 303 990-1595.
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Class A&B CDL Drivers- experience required Asphalt Plant Operator Experienced Miners Heavy Equipment Operators Experienced Asphalt Equipment Operators APC Construction is an EEO employer with competitive pay, excellent benefits package and 401K. Please apply in person at
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Miscellaneous Quality EZ chair and ottoman $49; Bun & Thigh Burner by Body by Jake $30; wood/metal stool $10, suede/swivel $15; S, M, Lg pet carriers/cages $15 each; classy, oak ent ctr $20; legal hanging file racks, folders cheap. 303 688-9171
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NEW Brighton School Open House! Feb. 23rd, Noon - 2pm at 30 S. 20th Ave. Come, Tour and Meet the Teaching Staff 8 Saturdays ONLY! Class starts March 8th.
Abused and neglected brothers and sisters are often separated in foster care. There just aren’t enough foster homes to keep them together. This leaves them sad, anxious and confused and they feel like it’s “all their fault.” Give the Gift of Hope-Become a Savio foster parent. Call Tracy Stuart 303/225-4152
Valet Attendant openings in Black Hawk CO. Valet Attendant openings for local Casino’s in Black Hawk. Properties are open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, year round with positions available on ALL shifts. Weekend availability is preferred and flexible schedules are available. Candidates must be 18 years of age with a valid Driver’s License and be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen. Individuals should apply online at www.townepark.com for immediate consideration.
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available. Must be a Colorado-licensed RN with geriatric nursing and supervisory experience. Apply to Tobin_Warren@LCCA.com. Restorative CNA - Full-time position available. Must be a Colorado-certified nursing assistant with restorative care experience. Apply to Samantha_Zander@LCCA.com.
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NOW HIRING POLICE OFFICERS The City of Black Hawk, two (2) vacancies for POLICE OFFICER I. Hiring Range: $53,959 - $62,052 DOQ/E. Unbelievable benefit package and exceptional opportunity to serve in Colorado’s premiere gaming community located 18 miles west of Golden. The City supports its employees and appreciates great service! If you are interested in serving a unique historical city and enjoy working with diverse populations visit the City’s website at www.cityofblackhawk.org/goto/employee_services for more information or to apply online for this limited opportunity. Requires High School Diploma or GED, valid Colorado driver’s license with a safe driving record, must be at least 21 years of age, and must be Colorado POST certified by date of hire. The City accepts online applications for Police Officer positions year round. Applications will remain active for one (1) year from the date of submission. EOE.
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Priority Plastics, inc., a manufacturer of plastics products with five locations nationwide, is currently seeking a Plant scHEDUlEr / BUyEr in our Arvada, CO facility. This full time position will be responsible for purchasing and maintaining inventory levels for all raw materials at the plant, as well as, scheduling products for our plastic blow molded extrusion and injection machines. This position will work closely with our customer service, sales, shipping, and production departments. Candidates should have a degree in business or related field and at least three to five years of experience in purchasing or production management, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Qualified candidates should send resumes to: jobs@priorityplastics.com
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