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Lao to rebuild Buddhist temple Plans revealed at community meeting on Oct. 2 By Ashley Reimers

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From left, Jessica Ridgeway’s aunt Rebecca Ridgeway, her mother Sarah Ridgeway, her grandmother Christine Ridgeway, Westminster mayor Nancy McNally and Westminster Police Chief Lee Birk cut the ribbon during the dedication ceremony of the Jessica Ridgeway Memorial Park on Saturday, Oct. 5, in Westminster. Photos by Ashley Reimers

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Family, community come together to honor Jessica By Ashley Reimers

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ith the sun shining bright and children laughing, the community of Westminster and the Ridgeway family celebrated the dedication of the Jessica Ridgeway Memorial Park on Saturday, Oct. 5, the one-year anniversary of Jessica’s disappearance. Hundreds of people wearing purple, Jessica’s favorite color, came together to honor the life of Jessica and her legacy, which will be remembered by a park created and built in the 10-year-old’s name and memory. On Oct. 5, 2012, Jessica was kidnapped and later killed by Austin Sigg, 18, who recently pleaded guilty to charges including first-degree murder and kidnapping. Her disappearance sparked a massive search with hundreds of community volFrom left, Jessica Ridgeway’s aunt Rebecca Ridgeway and Jessica’s mother Sarunteers and 75 law enforcement agencies working around the clock to bring Jessica home. Days later her remains were ah Ridgeway hold hands during an opening prayer at the dedication ceremony found in an open space area and in the crawl space of Sigg’s of the Jessica Ridgeway Memorial Park on Saturday, Oct. 5, in Westminster. home. One member of law enforcement particularly invested in the case was Westminster Police Chief Lee Birk, who dedicat- public. Its design is a reflection of Jessica, including the color ed many hours for the past year to achieve justice for Jessica. purple and a teeter-totter resembling a giant green dragonfly, During the dedication ceremony he held back tears describ- an insect she was studying for a project at school before she ing how Jessica’s life has taught the community to died. There is also a large butterfly sculpture love and care more, and although he had never met at the front of the park, which according to Jessica, himself and several other law enforcement former classmate Layla Iverson it’s a perfect would agree that they were profoundly touched by fit because Jessica was fascinated by butterJessica and came to feel as though she was their flies. own daughter. Although Jessica’s mother Sarah Ridgeway “Jessica brought out what is good and right in didn’t speak during the ceremony, Jessica’s people in our community. This park is part of Jesgrandmother, Christine Ridgeway did. She sica’s legacy, but what it really signifies is the lesencouraged all of Jessica’s classmates in the sons Jessica taught us,” he said. “She taught us that crowd to run along, and play in the beautiful family is important, we all should be better neighnew park because “Jessica would not want bors and community members and we all should you here mourning her.” She thanked the care and love more because life is short and these community for their support, even though things are what are most important.” many didn’t even know the Ridgeway family. Westminster Mayor Nancy McNally spoke “I see people who helped create a park full about the strength of the Ridgeway family and how of Jessica’s smiles and love,” she said. “What I through them, the community is able to mend. She don’t see is a place that is a reminder of what said the Ridgeway family has been a rock for the happened to Jessica, but a place of fun. My community, but also reminded the family that the heart is filled with joy because Jessica’s laughcommunity can also be their supporting rock. ter will be echoing here forever, so thank you.” “To Sarah, Rebecca and the rest of the Ridgeway The official ceremony ended with the refamily, as you have moments if you question if you lease of 10 balloons by the Ridgeway family are alone, I hope you look out right now out and in honor of Jessica’s 10 years of life, but the take a snapshot that can come to you just by shutPolice Chief celebration of her was just beginning. As balting your eyes and remember that this community loons floated up to the sky, youngsters ran to Lee Birk the playground with smiles on their faces and stands behind you and made possible the Jessica Ridgeway Memorial Park,” McNally said. energy in their shoes, jumping, swinging and For months work has been done on the park, climbing, enjoying a park that will always be a which was formerly known as Chelsea Park, at 10765 Moore reminder of a little girl who loved her family, the color purple, St., by many volunteers and city staff and is now open to the butterflies and animals.

‘We all should care and love more because life is short and these things are what are most important.’

A devastating fire destroyed the Lao Buddhist Temple of Colorado in Westminster in December 2011. And now, the Lao community is beginning the process of rebuilding their temple, a place that not only serves as a gathering building for their Theravada Buddhist religion practices, but also a place to sustain their culture. Since then, the Laotian community has been gathering in a large tent on the property at 10685 Dover St. and on Oct. 2, the Laotian community hosted a community meeting inviting neighbors to view the proposed plans for the redevelopment of the Lao Buddhist Temple. Westminster city planner Patty McCartney said the meeting is just the beginning stage of planning process to construct a new temple. She said the plan is still in review process and eventually will move forward to the planning commission and then city council. The plans include two buildings, a small 30-foot by 30-foot building to be used by the monks and a second larger building, 90-foot by 90-foot, which will be the temple. The property is about 4.5 acres total and according to Tom Pong, project director of the rebuilding team, the new temple will have a capacity of about 300350 people. “This site and temple means so much to our entire Lao community and has been the center point for us to continue with our peaceful Theravada Buddhist religion practices, shelter for our entire community to gather and sustain our culture and a place for refuge for those in need of help,” Pong said. “It is open to all who are interested in learning more about our rich culture and peaceful religious meditation practice.” Pong said securing all of the financing for the redevelopment will be challenging, but seeing the white tent every day and knowing some elderly members of the Lao Buddhist community are waiting to see the redevelopment come to life are great sources of motivation. “We have terminally ill members who want to see this erected,” he said. “That is very motivating for our community. And we have faith and trust in each other that it will happen.” For more information or to donate to the Lao Buddhist Temple in Westminster, visit www.watlaodenver.net.

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October 11, 2013

Learn to ride the tides of change How many of you remember the Broncos two Super Bowls? Do you remember how they won those two games? John Elway, plus a dominating running game. My, how times have changed. This year, as Peyton Manning is so adeptly highlighting, a good running game is almost an afterthought to a winning NFL team. Still, a few teams and coaches cling to their power games — old habits die hard. Which is another way of saying that paradigms are difficult things to change. And often, the recognition of a changed paradigm comes only on the other side of a painful experience (enter the New York Giants). About 48 percent of us received just such a lesson 11 months ago. The presidential campaign of Mitt Romney firmly believed that they were going to win the election, or, at the very least, that they were going to have a very interesting night. They thought that way because that’s what their polling told them. Unfortunately for them, the “science”

of polling involves a little bit of art: the pollster manipulates the raw numbers based on what he or she believes the overall electorate is going to look like on election day. They make conclusions by straining data through a filter of their own (educated) assumptions. The Romney pollster and the Obama pollster probably got similar raw numbers, but the assumptions of the Obama campaign, it turns out, were more in tune with the changed electorate than the assumptions of the Romney pollster. Mitt Romney got slapped upside the head by a shifting paradigm.

Actually, several paradigms, but that’s a topic for another day. The ability to function successfully in the world, it would seem, is deeply tied to one’s ability to foresee and manage shifting paradigms. For example, public schools are just now coming to grips with the idea that students have hundreds of sources of information at their fingertips, and the schools are not even in the top ten. So, when a school like Oberon Middle begins encouraging their students to bring and use their networking devices for schoolwork, it is a foresighted reflection of an understanding of the shifting paradigm, and an attempt to manage and use it. The pastor at my church has lately been pointing out that every bit of research points to a massive cultural shift in America that says people, in general, no longer look to churches and the clergy for understanding of truth. Whereas, fifty years ago, discussions of morals and right and wrong were founded in the teachings of religion, today, the sources of right and wrong are as broad as

Hollywood or as isolated as Twitter. In other words, the new paradigm is that institutions are no longer trusted sources of morality, and, as Pastor John says, for the Church to thrive, it’s going to need to start thinking of itself as missionaries in its own country. Paradigm shifts are strange things, but they seem to be piling up in this fastchanging world. So I would leave you with this thought: per capita, more millionaires made their fortunes during the Great Depression than at any other time in American history. Why? Because they understood how the world was changing in tumultuous times. So learn to ride the waves as they shift underneath you. If you catch the right one, it may take you on to far, green country and a swift sunrise! Michael Alcorn is a music teacher and fitness instructor who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. He graduated from Alameda High School and the University of Colorado-Boulder.

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October 11, 2013

Candidates face off at forum School board candidates state viewpoints By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews.com Jefferson County school board candidates made their pitches to voters at a Wheat Ridge forum last week. Five of the six candidates who are seeking positions on the Jeffco Board of Education gave short speeches touting their attributes, during an Oct. 2 event at city hall. The six hopefuls are vying to fill three open seats on the five-member board. The board seats are broken up into individual districts, but Jeffco voters will vote for all three races, regardless of where they live in the county. Gordon “Spud” Van de Water and Ken Witt will square off in a race to fill a District 5 seat, one that represents their home city of Littleton and parts of south Lakewood. Van De Water told audience members that his nickname of “Spud” came from “Spud” Chandler, a former New York Yankees pitcher who Van de Water said used to have trouble finding the strike zone.

But this Spud — who worked in education policy and research areas for three decades — believes that he is making a strong pitch to voters who want to see more children in Jeffco succeed, such as those who may be struggling in areas of academic performance. “We need to work very hard to make student achievement our number one goal and work to close the achievement gap in this Witt county,” he said. Witt touted his data security business background, one where he “set policy for multi-billion dollar corporations” as a leadership strength that he hopes to bring to the school board. Like Van de Water, he Van de Water talked about the district’s need to close student performance gaps and his desire to address parents’ frustrations over school waiting lists. “I would like to make certain that we are able to deliver access to a high quality edu-

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cation to every Jeffco student,” Witt said. Also addressing Wheat Ridge voters on Oct. 2 were two Westminster mothers who are competing for a District 1 seat, one that represents their home city and much of Arvada. Tonya Aultman-Bettridge talked about her 20-year career in research and evaluation work in the areas of juvenile justice and mental health. “If I’ve learned anything in 20 years of research, I have learned that a solid public education is absolutely the best investment that we can make as a community for our children,” she said. Aultman-Bettridge’s opponent, Julie Williams, is the self-proclaimed “conservative choice” in the District 1 race. In her speech, she blasted “educrats” and vowed to bring “common sense and simple solutions” to the school board. “I can think of no higher calling on earth than being a mom,” she said. “I want to be the mom’s voice on our school board.” The District 2 match-up features John Newkirk of Conifer and Jeff LaMontagne of Lakewood. The district includes the candidates’ home cities, as well as Evergreen and parts of Golden. Newkirk, who has worked in the medi-

cal technology field, touted his 20 years of youth volunteer work and his own Jeffco schooling. He also talked about the challenges that the district faces. “We’ve got our challenges,” he said. “We have budget challenges; we have classroom challenges; we have curriculum challenges. But as we’ve learned, in America we do not run from our challenges, we run toward them.” LaMontagne did not attend the event. In his stead, Sue Windels, a LaMontagne supporter, gave a speech where she talked about LaMontagne’s role in co-founding the Second Wind Foundation, an organization that provides counseling services for children who are at-risk for suicide. “I know that Jeff has really positively impacted the lives of many students and probably has saved a lot of lives as well,” she said. The forum, which was sponsored by Wheat Ridge United Neighborhoods, did not include a question-and-answer segment for the school board candidates. The next school board forum is scheduled for Oct. 10 at Lakewood’s Holy Shepard Lutheran Church, 920 Kipling. The event will be 7-9 p.m.

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October 11, 2013

State ballot issues up for debate Amendment 66 and Proposition AA topics at forum By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews.com Wheat Ridge residents recently heard both sides of the arguments behind two significant November ballot questions; each one aimed at providing more money for Colorado schools, with one measure affecting state taxpayers more than the other. An Oct. 2 City Hall forum featured speakers both in support and in opposition of Amendment 66 and Proposition AA, two separate tax proposals tied to major pieces of legislation. Amendment 66 seeks to overhaul the state’s school finance system, through an annual $950 million income tax hike on all Colorado taxpayers. The money would fund full-day kindergarten, preschool for at-risk youth, and would provide more resources for English language learners, special needs children and those who are involved in gifted and talented programs. The funding pumps more money into Colorado schools statewide and aims to fill holes that have been caused by budget cutbacks over the years.

The money would support the implementation of Senate Bill 213, the Future School Finance Act, which was passed by the Democrat-majority Legislature and signed into law by Gov. John Hickenlooper earlier this year. The legislation did not receive a single Republican vote. Lauren Arnold, an Amendment 66 backer and “Jeffco mom,” told the audience that Jefferson County Public Schools has lost $1 billion in education funding over the last 10 years and that many other state school districts operate on a four-day-a-week schedule, because they cannot afford five day school weeks. “Every kid, regardless of where they grew up in Colorado … deserves a good education,” Arnold said. “They deserve a chance to succeed.” The money to fund Amendment 66 would come from a two-tiered tax hike that would affect all Colorado taxpayers. It raises income taxes to 5 percent on everyone earning $75,000 or less. Those who earn over that amount would pay 5 percent on the first $75,000 in taxable income and 5.9 percent on taxable income above $75,000. Colorado’s current income tax rate is a flat 4.63 percent, regardless of income level. Arnold said that the tax hike would be well-worth the money because the more students are educated now, they less likely they are to get into trouble later. “When we invest in education we actu-

ally save money down the line,” she said. “We save the money on policing, prisons and social services.” But opponents like Jon Keyser think the tax hike would unnecessarily burden Coloradans, blasting the measure as “the largest tax increase in Colorado history.” “Amendment 66 promises education reform, but throwing money at the problem just won’t work,” he said. Keyser — who is running for the state House District 25 seat next year, one that is currently being held by Rep. Cheri Gerou, R-Evergreen — said that Jeffco taxpayers would not get the kind of return on investment as other school districts if Amendment 66 passes. He said that the district would only get back about 56 cents for every dollar that Jeffco taxpayers pay into the new school finance formula. “That’s more of a shell game,” he said. “That’s a gamble at best.”

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Arguments were also made for and against a tax measure that would fund regulation of the newly-created retail marijuana industry, one that was made legal through passage of last year’s Amendment 64. Proposition AA asks voters to approve a 15 percent excise tax and a 10 percent retail tax on marijuana sales. Revenue from the excise tax will go toward public school construction, while the money collected from

the retail tax will back the regulations that were enacted by the Legislature. The 25 percent state tax does not include whatever local taxes might be imposed by individual municipalities. The tax structure was put in place by the Legislature earlier this year and it received bipartisan support. The regulations were signed into law by Hickenlooper, but voters still must approve the taxes, which will only affect persons who purchase marijuana. “If you don’t use marijuana, you don’t pay this tax,” said Joe Megyesy of the Yes on Proposition AA campaign. Megyesy said that advocates of the new marijuana industry worked with state lawmakers this year to ensure that the proposed tax structure does enough to regulate pot sales, while also making sure that users don’t seek cheaper alternatives through the black market. “We felt we got this tax down to a level that will still allow a legit marijuana industry to emerge in Colorado,” he said. But Miguel P. Lopez said that’s not going to happen. The Wheat Ridge native and Proposition AA opponent told forum-goers that the “onerous” regulations will only benefit criminals who sell the drug illegally, and would “push kids to buy it someplace else, where it’s cheaper.” “The taxes are absolutely just too high for the state to talk about overregulation,” Lopez said.

Federal Center hit by shutdown Center goes into ‘weekend mode’ By Clarke Reader and Amy Woodward

creader@ourcoloradonews.com, awoodward@ourcoloradonews.com The Federal Center in Lakewood is one place in Colorado that is feeling the full force of the federal government shutdown. The campus, which is normally full of vehicles and has about 6,200 employees, has the feeling of a ghost town. Only minimal staff have been retained, and that is in keeping with the plan for the agency when there is a lack of funds. According to information posted on the U.S. General Services Administration’s website, the GSA provides a minimal level of staffing to support federal agency functions that must continue during the lapse period. “In the absence of appropriations, GSA

owned and leased buildings will remain open. In many cases, because of the impact on the number of personnel managing these buildings, the services will be limited and will be similar to weekend operations. Maintenance and janitorial services, telephone service, lighting, and power will continue so that tenant agencies can continue to provide vital services and perform essential missions.” The information also states that parking spaces associated with GSA facilities will remain open. The Federal Protective Service will also continue to provide building security. GSA will have limited personnel that will be available to assist federal agencies in GSA owned and leased buildings to provide support for life safety, property protection, contracting, communications, and IT services. The USGS Water Science Center, which is located at the Federal Center, is closed, along with some websites.

The main gate at the Federal Center. Due to the government shutdown, the center has gone into “weekend mode” with minimal staff . Photo by Clarke Reader The USGS website still offers updated maps, deemed “necessary to protect citizens and land property” including: • Ecosystems • Disease Maps • National Wildlife Health Center • Natural Hazards • USGS coastal erosion hazards information • USGS earthquake information • USGS emergency operations portal • USGS information on geomagnetic ac-

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October 11, 2013

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As part of the fundraising efforts in April this year, the Ralston House planted Pinwheel Gardens with bright blue pinwheels, which are a symbol of child abuse prevention awareness across the nation, around Jefferson County. The organization asked residents throughout the county to plan their own gardens to help raise money for the organization. April 2014 will give residents in Adams County the opportunity to participate now that Ralston House has expanded its services into the 17th Judicial District. Courtesy photo “Sexual perpetrators tell kids it’s their fault, and the kids feel they are to blame and they feel like they will be arrested,” he said. “So taking these kids to the police station can often be the worst place to take them. Being able to come to Ralston House reminds them that they are not the ones in trouble.” District Attorney Dave Young said having a site in Northglenn will be a great benefit to the district and officers and deputies will no longer have to travel to Arvada to transport children in need of service. He said the Ralston House is a great organization providing a safe environment for children in traumatic situations. “Knowing the children are able to be interviewed in a comfortable environment

that feels more like a home than a police station would, means a lot,” he said. “Plus when it comes to handling these types of cases, it will be easier for us because we will already be working closely with the forensic interviewers who interviewed the child at the beginning.” Moseley has been with the Ralston House for seven years. When he was hired, it was his job to grow the organization, and not too long after that, numbers began to increase. When he started, Ralston House was serving just 250 kids a year, now for 2013, Moseley said he’s expecting the number to be at 950 kids for the year. Ralston House is also expanding their services by now providing free trainings to churches, schools, sports organizations and

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October 11, 2013

opinions / yours and ours

A week to tout value of newspapers Where was it that you heard about the so-called demise of the newspaper? Probably, you read about it in your daily newspaper; because, as Mark Twain, a journalist himself, was able to write to a friend: “The report of my death was an exaggeration.” And a good newspaper will go on to explain the source of the rumor, and if false, will present the facts that debunk it. Well into the 21st century, American newspapers are as relevant as ever, because like other vital segments of their community, they are always at work and always looking to reinvent themselves. We’ve seen this in high-profile deals such as Jeff Bezos’ acquisition of The Washington Post; but we’ve also seen dramatic changes nationally at newspapers large and small, as their news, advertising, marketing and circulation staffs have embraced a variety of digital and social media platforms to reach new and existing readers, while continuing to present the news in the traditional print format. But the modes of communication are not the most important change: That is in the way that the newspaper has greatly expanded its role as watchdog for the community. Trust in our public institutions is on a steady decline, and sturdy journalism is going to be the only reliable way for average Americans to glean the truth from a

guest editorial stream of conflicting information disseminated by political partisans and vested interests. In the past year, newspapers were the leading source of information on these stories of vital importance in their communities and nationwide: • The Denver Post conveyed news via text, social media and video of James Holmes, who killed 12 moviegoers in Aurora, while the tragic events still were occurring. • The Tennessean in Nashville called attention to Tennessee’s Department of Children’s Services’ inability to account for the deaths or near-deaths over a threeyear period of approximately 200 children who were in custody or whose welfare was being monitored by the state. The reports led to the department head’s resignation and a restructure of the department. • An investigation by The Sun Sentinel of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., uncovered widespread cases of off-duty police officers’ reckless driving. In each case, the newspaper looked at

question of the week

Do you want to go to Mars?

A Dutch organization, Mars One, has announced plans to establish a human settlement on Mars by 2023 and has received thousands of applications, even though it might be a one-way trip. Colorado Community Media asked visitors to the Outlets at Castle Rock if they would be interested in going.

“Probably. It’s something different. I’m a futuristic thinker … (But if it were a one-way trip) “it would depend on if they have a beach or a lake and if I could convince my family to go.” — Chase McCall, Castle Rock

“No. I’m a picky eater. I don’t think I could eat astronaut food. And I like to be outdoors.” — Brittany Dunn, Centennial

“Yes. ... The Earth is getting overpopulated. It’s getting too polluted. I totally know my friends would go with me. They totally agree.” — Lauren M., Parker

“No. ... We’re outdoors people. I don’t know how you could be ‘outdoorsy’ there. I like all four seasons. And it’s a really big risk.” — Brian Bergeman, Aurora

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— and always at work. (Guest opinion written by Ted R. Rayburn, editorial page editor at The Tennessean, provided by the National Newspaper Association in conjunction with National Newspaper Week, Oct. 6-12).

Living in a world just gone crazy Remember some years ago when we watched on television, O.J. Simpson racing down the Los Angeles highway in a white Bronco with the police in hot pursuit. The other day we witnessed such craziness again on two fronts, New York and Washington D.C. It was surreal watching a group of motorcyclists surrounding a passenger car and beating up the driver on the streets in New York City. Then came the really crazy chase as Washington D.C. police attempted to stop a black car with a woman driver. We watched in horror as she’s driving over 80 mph on busy streets. Only after they got her stopped did they find there was a “baby on board.” The baby was quickly dispatched to a nearby hospital while her mother was being shot at and killed. Then the questioning began as to why they (the police) couldn’t have shot out the car tires and slowed the car. I’m sure if the police had known a baby was in the back seat they would not have shot and killed the mother. Once again we learn the mother had mental health problems. When searching her Stamford, Connecticut home, medication for bi-polar and depression was found. What a terrible ending to a chase that from this woman’s mission was to get to President Obama who she thought was communicating with her. The police found no guns in her car. They blatantly shot at her with their guns blazing. The whole crime scene was surreal. Meanwhile, “at the O.K. Corral” as the song goes, our pathetic group of lawmakers were playing little games, whispering and smirking as they made up their little reasons for “not negotiating”.

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Collectively they are a bunch of spoiled brats and that’s the best we can say about them. If I hear one more legislator speak “for the American people” I think I’ll throw up. They aren’t speaking for us, they are speaking for their re-election bid. They really only want to say enough to get reelected and not make any big blunders.

Close to home

Then we learn about a big blunder right here in Westminster. It’s my understanding city counselor Bob Briggs (and candidate for Mayor) is forming incorporation papers to create a new Westminster Chamber of Commerce. Folks, we need that like a hole in the head.

Quote of the week

“A man is a lion for his own cause.” Scottish Proverb Stay well, stay involved and stay tuned. Vi June is past Democratic state representative for House District 35. She is a former mayor of Westminster and a former newspaper publisher. A Westminster resident for more than four decades, she and her husband, Bob, have five grown children and eight grandchildren.

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October 11, 2013

In-between is really middle of nowhere Some of you may remember the Gerry Rafferty song, “Stuck in the Middle,” and then again, since it was written and first performed in 1972 by Stealers Wheel, maybe there are more of you who don’t have a clue about what I am referring to. That’s OK. The point is this: Are you stuck in the middle? Are you in the middle of a project, the middle of a decision, the middle of a quarrel, or just stuck in the middle of anything? You see, it’s the middle that gets us. It’s not the “yeses” or the “noes” that derail us, it is the “maybes” that bring us the greatest frustration. It’s when we get paralyzed by indecision or suffer paralysis by analysis as we overthink each and every single thing we do. You know what I mean, right? It’s that in-between stuff that really muddles the

middle. Those “tweener” situations where we do not know if we are in or out, or on which side, or whose side we will fall. The real questions are why and how we find ourselves in this position. Is it because we are over-accommodating and work so hard at pleasing everyone that we find ourselves in the middle so that we do not offend anyone? And you know

what happens when we are in a relationship, friendship, or partnership and both people strive to accommodate the other person, it’s like ending up in a reverse arm wrestling match. Instead of strenuously trying to “push” our opponent’s hand to the table, both sides try and let the other person win and end up in an extreme game of tug of war as we “pull” our own hands toward our side of the table. What are we afraid of? Are we fearful that we may make the wrong decision? Here’s the deal, we can make and will make a million wrong decisions in our life. But there is nothing we can ever do, within reason, that will torpedo our lives or our relationships or any business venture that we are pursuing that cannot be overcome as long as our decisions are in alignment with our values. And as Roy Disney said, “It’s not hard to

make decisions when you know what your values are.” It’s when we don’t put our stake in the ground and waffle about everything we need to do that places us in a perpetual state of limbo and unable to move forward. And we usually choose not to take a stand or make a decision because we are operating out of a mode of fear or scarcity rather than a mode of growth or abundance. What are you waiting for? What’s the big or even little decision that is holding you back? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com and when we resolve to leave the “tweener” in us behind, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton, a resident of Highlands Ranch, is the former president of the Zig Ziglar organization and CEO and founder of www.candogo.com

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Support Briggs

My name is Christy (Briggs) Price, I’m the daughter of Bob Briggs, candidate for Westminster’s 30th Mayor. (I am also a longtime Westminster and surrounding area resident.) I feel my father is not only the most qualified candidate, but in addition he’s not just your usual politician, he has always simply ‘loved people!’ During his 30-plus years of experience, he has been both a volunteer and an elected official to over 60 boards and committees on the local, county and state levels. I’d have to say I’m the proudest of my father’s service as a charter member on the Open Space Board. His legacy of obtaining land for use as parks and trails, will continue on to our grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

Many politicians have their own political agendas — I can honestly say that my father just wants the BEST for everyone! He will make an outstanding “goodwill ambassador” for the City of Westminster. Christy Price Westminster

Defeat Amendment 66

Amendment 66 (a billion dollar tax increase to “improve” education) costs a lot of money, yet it doesn’t address the systemic problems of public education. If Amendment 66 passes: • Public schools will still defy common sense and pay great teachers the same as average and awful ones. • Public schools will still have the cockamamie policy of paying teachers based on years of service and their college

ELECTION INFORMATION Starting the week of Oct. 14, mail ballots will be send out. Beginning Oct. 16. Voter service and polling centers are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday; Saturday, Nov. 2; and Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 24-hour ballot drop box available at these locations: Adams County Economic Development Office 12200 N Pecos St., Westminster 80234 Adams County Election Office 4430 S Adams County Parkway, Suite E3102 Brighton 80601 Aurora Workforce Center 3155 N Chambers Road, Unit C Aurora 80011 Bennett Town Hall 355 Fourth St. Bennett 80102 Commerce City Motor Vehicle 4201 E 72nd Ave. Commerce City 80022 Westminster Motor Vehicle 8452 N. Federal Blvd. Westminster 80031 MAIL BALLOT DROP-OFF SITES: In addition to the dates and times listed below, drop-off sites will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day (except Thornton Justice Center and Westminster Public Safety Bldg) Adams County Government Center 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy Brighton Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aurora City Clerk 15151 E Alameda Parkway, Aurora Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m. to

2 p.m. Aurora Motor Vehicle 3449 N Chambers Rd, Suite A Aurora Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bennett Town Hall 355 Fourth St Bennett Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov 2, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Brighton City Clerk 500 S 4th Ave Brighton Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov 2, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Commerce City Clerk 7887 E 60th Avenue Commerce City Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Federal Heights City Clerk 2380 W 90th Avenue Federal Heights Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Northglenn City Clerk 11701 Community Center Drive Northglenn Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thornton City Clerk 9500 Civic Center Drive Thornton Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Thornton Justice Center) 9551 Civic Center Drive Thornton Saturday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Westminster City Clerk 4800 W 92nd Avenue Westminster Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Westminster Public Safety Bldg) 9110 Yates Street Westminster Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, Nov 2, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

REGIONAL NEWS IN A HURRY Action Center hosts fall Beautiful Junk sale

The Action Center is hosting its annual fall Beautiful Junk sale at Jefferson County Fairground’s Exhibit Hall, 15200 W. 6th Ave., Golden. The sale is 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19. The cost is $3 for everyone 16 and older.

Visitors can get $1 off admission with two or more non-perishable food donations. This event generates an average of $45,000 in financial resources that feed, clothe and shelter struggling residents of Jefferson County and the homeless. There is 10,500 square feet of jewelry, collectibles, vintage odds and ends, sporting goods, holiday decor and a vast array of household items for shoppers.

degrees instead of paying for results. • Public schools will still have the loony policy of protecting teachers with tenure — regardless of how they perform. • Public school districts will have more money to waste on the salaries of union bosses, they’ll have more money to blow on paying teachers to do union work, and they’ll have more money to waste on lavish school board conferences held at luxurious places (like the Broadmoor and Brown Palace hotels). • Public schools will still use the crazy idea of assigning children to schools based on arbitrary political boundaries (Nearly everyone recognizes that it would be crazy if we were assigned a government-run grocery store based on arbitrary political boundaries. We would never tolerate it. Why do we tolerate such craziness for schools?)

• Poorly run lousy public schools will still not have to worry about going out of business or about the competition, and still nobody will have to worry about being fired for rotten results Amendment 66 keeps the money rolling in regardless of the results. If Amendment 66 fails to improve academic results, the tax will not expire in five, 10, or even 20 years. It’s a forever tax increase with no accountability for results. By voting no on Amendment 66, you will send a loud and clear message to the public school establishment and the legislature that you’re NOT willing to spend a dime more without reforms that address these public school systemic problems.

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8-Election

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October 11, 2013

Westminster Mayor and City Council HERB ATCHISON

BOB BRIGGS

MARY LINDSEY

BRUCE BAKER

Background: 30 years of service to the city as both a volunteer and an elected official. 30-plus years project management experience with projects in Atchison excess of $400 million. MBA in project management. Contact: Website herbatchison. com; phone 303-915-5625

Background: Since 1961 I have been the CEO of many small businesses and 16 years of public service in elected offices and provided leadership to over 60 comBriggs munity organizations/committees. Contact: Website Bobbriggs.net; phone 303981-4141

Background: Accounting-business management, general manager for 14 years, Realtor, small business owner 34 years, widowed in 1995, served on Lindsey Westminster’s Environmental Advisory Board and Adjustment and Appeals before becoming a councilor in 2005. Contact: Website www.Mary4Mayor.com; phone 303-4297666

Background: Pharmacist; Property manager; Investor; Captain, US Army Infantry; Graduated High School, Lakewood, Colorado; Graduated University of Baker Colorado School of Pharmacy; continuing education in several disciplines Contact: Website www.brucebakercolorado.com; email brucebakercolorado@gmail.com; phone 303-408-2288

1) Collaborative, experienced, strategic.

1) Informed, friendly, encouraging.

2) My entrepreneurial spirit, determination, attention for detail and friendly nature as a co-worker has made me successful. Being semi-retired affords me the flexible schedule to meet the needs in representing Westminster. I understand and follow the city’s strategic plan that’s made Westminster what it is today and sustainable for the future. The last eight years as your councilor under the exemplary leadership of Mayor Nancy McNally has trained me well.

2) From my decades in retail pharmacy and property management, I have used persuasion, backed up with knowledge and reminding people of consequences, to find ways to benefit all parties in nearly every situation

Candidate for Mayor

QUESTIONS 1) Please use three words to describe your leadership style. 2) Describe the skills that make you the best candidate for the job 3) Please list your top three priorities if elected. 4) What are your strategies in terms of bringing more commuter options to Westminster, including the FasTracks project? 5) What are your goals for Westminster in terms of economic development?

Terms: Mayors are elected to a four-year term. There are three candidates running for the position of mayor. City Council members are elected to a four-year term. There are eight candidates running for three positions on the council.

Candidate for Mayor

1) Effective, visionary, friendly.

1) Collaborative, listener, doer. 2) I have an MBA in project management, and over 30 years of experience in the field. I have managed projects and programs with budgets in excess of $400 million. I served on the Special Permits and License Board, Westminster Planning Commission, and two previous terms on City Council, before leaving due to term limits. I returned to the City Council in 2011. I currently serve on the Board of Directors of the Westminster Legacy Foundation, am a member of the Westminster 710 Rotary Club. 3) Continue to work with RTD and others to bring commuter rail to the Northwest corridor. Develop the remaining land in the city as well as re-development of existing commercial centers. Retain current businesses and attract new business.

2) Business and government experience with the vision for the future. 3) Commuter rail to the other two Westminster stations; The New Westminster Downtown Development; and 70th Avenue and Julian becomes the home of a new Westminster RTD Station with a long needed major city park on the Little Dry Creek. 4) A Northwest Commuter Rail solution exists outside the RTD boundaries and we have to get RTD to consider and use it. I have the ability to advocate for that solution. 5) Economic development can do two things for Westminster, bring jobs to Westminster citizens and can provide a market for homes for those employees. Both are important.

4) Commuter rail service is the only viable option for additional commuter services. Bus transportation is already in place and adequately services the current needs of the city. Highway projects must come with state and federal funds and will be done on a regional basis. 5) Change the current perceptions that Westminster is not a “business friendly” place to do business. Work with investors, developers, builders and businesses to better understand their needs; re-evaluate some current city processes/procedures and revise/ streamline where possible.

3) Be Westminster’s voice with our regional partners to protect our citizens’ investments. Be a mentor and lead our new council in working with our strategic plan and assure that our citizen’s input is reflected in the development of our new town center. 4) Our federal Tiger Grant provides new HOA/HOT lanes on U.S. 36. Our first commuter rail station opens January 2016. I’ll partner with RTD to offer solutions and help towards obtaining two more stations for Westminster to remain economically prosperous. 5) Attracting new retail that’s unique to the Denver Metro area, while preserving the mountain views, welcoming small business owners, a variety of restaurants, an office complex and a train station all at 88th and Sheridan will keep us economically prosperous.

City Council Candidate

3) Take Westminster off the treadmill of phony Economic Development, this includes getting the city out of the development game it is playing with our tax money, mitigate the harm we have caused to the schools and meaningfully acknowledge/reward our citizens as partners in Westminster’s success. 4) Unless mass transit has points of origin and points of destination on the transit lines, it will always fail. Current lines have filled parking lots and still only serve a tiny fraction of the public and make no impact on traffic problems. We need hardnosed officials that use this reality as the foundation for our plans. 5) What are your goals for Westminster in terms of economic development? Return financial integrity, common sense and ethics to economic development. We must stop cutting the throats of our neighboring cities. Westminster’s power to tax is being used to benefit connected developers and businesses. This is wrong. This must stop.

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Westminster Mayor and City Council Debbie bergamo

City Council Candidate Background: I have raised three children and worked on getting my BS in Paralegal Studies. I have been working as a Paralegal for about 10 years now. Bergamo Contact: Email bergamo4westminster@comcast.net 1) Fair, compassionate, adaptive. 2) What makes me the best candidate is I am not a politician, I do not have political skills but I have life skills and I can bring to the table a fresh new prospective. 3) Top 3 priorities; try to make Westminster more attractive to business, work on making sure that Westminster is a place where families want to live and keeping the open spaces and trails accessible to bike riding, running or just out for a walk. 4) There are several different types of commuter transportation and I would have to do a lot of research to see what is best for Westminster. As well as to find out what the benefits and the disadvantages are to bringing in something like FasTracks 5) One goal I have for economic development is to find ways to fill up all the empty shopping centers that are around Westminster.

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a.J. elserougi

Background: I am a Westminster native. My wife Vanessa and I have four children and are raising them in the Countryside neighborhood where I grew up. I am an IT Systems Administrator. Contact: WebDeMott site www.Westminster4DeMott. com; phone 303-881-2728.

Background: I’m 28 years old. I’ve lived in Westminster for the past 16 years. I graduated from Westminster High School in 2003. My fiancé and I are proud homeowners. Contact: Email aj4council.com

City Council Candidate

1) Ethical, humble and accountable. 2) My business experience has developed me into a critical thinker who works with others to produce the best results. In my 12 years in IT I have worn the hat of project manager in charge of many large projects. All of these projects required me to work with many different departments and people to complete projects. I know what it takes to bring people with different needs from a single product and work together to complete the project and meet everyone’s needs. 3) Mall redevelopment, FasTracks and South Westminster revitalization. 4) Work as a partner with RTD and surrounding communities to see value and need to continue to develop and deliver FasTracks and commuter options. 5) I plan to work on policies that encourage business to develop in Westminster. I would like to evaluate the 40 percent water tap fee increase that was passed in council. I want to know why they did not go with original recommended 21 percent increase. This kind of policy change shows business we want to be their partner and allow them to flourish in Westminster. Bringing business to Westminster by being a good partner to it, we bring jobs, prosperity and make a stronger Westminster.

City Council Candidate

1) Strategic, inclusive, proactive.

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2) My experience working with the city and county for the past two years on various boards and commissions gives me exposure to city practices and operations. My educational background in business and policy making coupled with my work experience in the construction industry gives me a uniquely comprehensive perspective to help lead our city. 3) Retail and commercial development in the area around Westminster Station on 71st and Irving. I envision this being a vibrant location to represent our people, art, history, and culture; Extend commuter rail through Westminster; Develop downtown Westminster Center. 4) Developing a desirable destination around Westminster Station to attract residents, consumers, and commuters from around the northwestern Front Range to eat, drink, work, and play will create the traffic patterns needed to extend commuter rail further northwest through the city. 5) Retail and commercial development along with labeling/branding the Historic Westminster district around Westminster Station builds a foundation to help revitalize the city, increase property values, create additional revenue for the city, create jobs, and improve the local economy. This foundation will create the economic conditions we need to reach our long term goals of completing Westminster Center, and extending commuter rail through the city.

alberto garcia

c. michael litzau

Background: Graduate of the University of Colorado; Former Assistant Attorney General for the State of Colorado; Congressional Aide; Policy Director at the State CapiGarcia tol; appellate attorney and small business owner. Contact: Website www.garciaforcouncil.com; phone 303-5213996

Background: Colorado native and veteran; worked for credit unions for 38 years; served fifteen years on an economic development board and six years on Westminster Planning Commission. Litzau Contact: Website www.mikelitzau. org; phone 303-410-7749

1) Prepared, inclusive, passionate.

2) Spent six years on Planning Commission, provided strong understanding of the development process. Fifteen years on an economic development association board afforded the opportunity to learn economic development principles. Almost three decades of experience on various boards taught the dynamics of working with diverse points of view and personalities.

City Council Candidate

2) I’ve been active in the public policy arena, working at the state capitol during the Colorado General Assembly and previously serving as a Congressional Aide. From my time working in the public policy arena, to my legal background, I have the experience needed to step in on day one and address the tough challenges facing our city. 3) Keep our communities safe — I will fight to give those who protect us the resources they need to keep Westminster safe, fight for our fair share of commuter rail — we pay every single day for the FasTracks program, we need to ensure Westminster’s interests are protected and responsible economic development — the current development projects in Westminster, most notably the Westminster mall area, have the ability to shape our city for decades to come. 4) Promises were made about commuter rail, those promises need to be kept. We need strong, vocal advocates who will continue to fight for Westminster’s interests. 5) Westminster has already invested millions of dollars to prepare the former Westminster Mall site for redevelopment. We need to work towards the goal of creating a mixed-use, transitoriented development. We also must continue to strive towards responsible economic development.

1) Collaborative, thoughtful, forward-thinking.

3) City council will need to oversee redevelopment of the former mall into a vibrant hub of retail, office and commercial businesses — and an area residents want to call home. Another priority will be to maintain focus on commuter rail to assure its completion through the city. Since the demand for commercial, retail and residential development will exceed the land available for development, creative approaches to redevelopment will be required. 4) RTD and stakeholders are participating in the Northwest Area Mobility Study. My strategy would be to assure that Westminster’s interest are represented during the study and that final recommendation are implemented to provide improved commuter options for Westminster citizens. 5) My goal would be to retain the 3,000 businesses already in the city. Future economic development will focus on the city center. However, work toward filling empty retail and commercial space in some pockets of the city must continue.

Getting disconnected is new comfort zone I’m off to Nepal this fall to trek, immerse in the Nepali culture, and wash elephants in the river on Chitwan National Preserve. As you might imagine, my partner on this adventure, Jackie, and I have been doing a lot of training. We’ve climbed stairs at Red Rocks and on the Manitou Incline, but mostly we’ve been hiking at about 12,000 feet. Jackie follows a routine of letting people, usually her husband, know where we are at all times. She says her comfort zone is the security of knowing that someone else knows, a habit born from years of solo business travel around the world. Or maybe, she says, her need for connection comes from watching too many movies about people lost in the wild or

losing limbs in an accident. Whatever the reason, during our training hikes this summer, Jackie texts her husband a note about where we’re going. She doesn’t bother with details, just something like “hiking up off Loveland Pass,” anticipating this information will be helpful if we fail to show up later.

We’ve never felt isolated though. The trails we choose are well traveled, almost to the point of congestion, and fellow hikers we’ve encountered have been friendly and engaging. In fact, on a day when I was having a hard time with heat and dehydration, I sent Jackie on ahead to the lakes where I would meet her for lunch. I asked another group of hikers on the trail to let her know that I was okay and on my way. They agreed and one even offered to stay with me on my way up. I did make it on my own, but that’s the kind of experience we’ve had. When we arrived at the trailhead off Guanella Pass last weekend, though, we had no cell service. Jackie was concerned: If something happened, we

couldn’t call for help (never mind the 20 cars already parked at the trailhead). She continued to feel out of touch until we were driving back on I-70 and her phone beeped when we were in range again. That’s why Jackie and I have differing opinions about how much technology to take to Nepal. I’ve already decided to turn off on our Annapurna trek and enjoy being disconnected from the civilization I know here at home. Jackie, on the other hand, is looking for ways to get power on the trail. Being connected is her comfort zone. For me, trekking in Nepal is all about getting out of my comfort zone. Or perhaps it’s more about finding another Doray continues on Page 10

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zone in which to be comfortable. I want to immerse in Nepali culture, to enjoy the experience of being disconnected from my life here — to the extent that I can with techo-fabric trekking clothes and water purifiers. I want to meet interesting people who are as kind and

munity members will be able to walk on a 25-foot-by-25-foot map of the study area laid out in the Wadsworth Station plaza to indicate where they think improvements such as sidewalk connections, signs, intersection changes and more could be made to make it easier to get to the five eastern Lakewood stations for the W Line. The event is part of the City’s West Rail Access Study.

generous as those here in Colorado. And, from everything I’ve heard, I will. Lately, though, Jackie’s been considering my perspective, and I’m hoping she ultimately turns off too, for both our sakes. I’ll let you know what she decides … right after we get back, and I reconnect with the world. Andrea Doray is a writer who is trying out Nepali food and practicing her “Namaste.” Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.

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14-Color

14 North Jeffco Westsider

October 11, 2013

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TO SELL YOUR GENTLY USED ITEMS, CALL 303-566-4100 Farm Products & Produce

Arts & Crafts

Health and Beauty

Musical

Grain Finished Buffalo

Charity Craft Show

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quartered, halves and whole

719-775-8742

HILL’S HARVEST

Fresh Farm Produce 3225 E 124th Ave - Thornton Veggies • Peaches • Preserves Roasted Green Chili & More Pumpkin Patch

www.hillsharvest.com 303.451.5637

Locally raised, grass fed and grain finished Beef & Pork. Quarters, halves, wholes available. Can deliver 720-434-1322 schmidtfamilyfarms.com

Wanted SINGERS WANTED Small, Mixed mature choir has openings for all voices. Music is memorized. Includes all varieties of songs, with light choreography! Rehearsal is held on Monday from 7-9 For information call – Liana Lansing at 720-272-7044

GARAGE & ESTATE SALES Garage Sales Lakewood Multi-Family Pre Moving Sale Everything must go Toys, Books, Clothing, Furniture, and much more Saturday October 12th 8am-6pm 150 South Hoyt Street

Estate Sales Larkspur 3 Generation Estate Sale Antiques and Collectibles Over 200 Department 56 Buildings & Accessories Ski Country and Jim Beam Decanters, Annalee Dolls, China, Glassware, Steins, Dishes, Crocks, Pottery, Books, Christmas, Crafts and Much More Friday & Saturday October 11th & 12th 9am-4pm 1441 Tenderfoot Drive Larkspur 80118

MERCHANDISE Appliances GE PROFILE Washer & Dryer Good working condition $200 303-472-1350

Arvada Elks

Saturday October 12th 9am-4pm 5700 Yukon St, Arvada

Crafters Wanted

Lakewood Elks Anuual Holiday Craft Fair November 30th 9am-4pm 8x8 booth $35.00 kamperkaravanlw1777@gmail.com 303-989-0188

Holiday Bazaar

Date: October 26th Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Location: St. John's Lutheran Church 11040 CO Blvd. Thornton, 80233 (across from Thornton Rec. Center) 303-457-2476

Building Materials Shower base-New Dreamline white 36x60 Center hole, acrylic and fiber glass $350

303-683-3202

Firewood FIREWOOD split & dry hardwood $200 a cord Free delivery in 10 miles of yard 303-432-3503

Furniture $ Mattress Liquidation $ Name Brands, new in plastic K$200 Q-$150 F-$145 First Come First Serve 303-803-2350 $150 Queen Pillow Top Mattress Set in original plastic Call or text 303-803-2350 Designer sofa and chairs, wheat color perfect condition $1000 for all or Sofa- $750, Chair $200/each Can send pictures 303-797-2654

Health and Beauty Like new Acorn stairlift full factory warranty installed by experienced installer $1750 installed (303)466-5253 TRIM INCHES FROM THIGHS AND HIPS In your own home with the original Sears Vibrating Belt Machine it really works, Call today (303)798-6812 $85

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Medical 2000 Rascal Scooter hardly used, great condition, new batteries, $700 720-581-0391 Arvada area

Tickets/Travel All Tickets Buy/Sell

NFL-NBA-NHL-NCAA-MLB WWW.DENVERTICKET.COM (303)-420-5000

Tools Craftsman table saw $75, 10" miter saw with stand/extra blade $75, bench grinder w/stand $75, Dado set new $35, Neuton cordless lawn mower w/trimmer/edger attach $225, MDT snow blower $85, halogen work light w/stand $15, B&D hedge trimmer $35, Scott spreader $15, pole tree pruner $20, Sears edger FREE, Craftman 19.2v drill w/charger $20, tool boxes $5 & $10, belt sander $15, 3' pipe clamp $5 ea, HD casters (2 sets) $20 ea Call 303-791-1928

PETS

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Autos for Sale

Insurance check due in? This one was hi & dry, one owner, and great condition. 04 Nissan 350Z silver convertible. Unique gold tan interior, cover & snow tires! $12,500 Call Lex 970-215-2398 2008 PT Cruiser- low mileage, 4 cylinder, A/C (all new), silver/gray. Top condition, great 2nd car or college student. Reduced $7800 303-521-5185 CASH FOR CARS! Any Make, Model or Year. We Pay MORE! Running or Not. Sell Your Car or Truck TODAY. Free Towing! Instant Offer: 1-888-545-8647 _____________________________ SAVE $$$ on AUTO INSURANCE from the major names you know and trust. No forms. No hassle. No obligation. Call READY FOR MY QUOTE now! CALL 1-877-8906843 _____________________________ Got junk cars? Get $ PAID TODAY. FREE towing. Licensed towers. $1,000 FREE gift vouchers! ALL Makes-ALL Models! Call today. 1-888-870-0422 _____________________________ DONATE YOUR CAR Fast Free Towing - 24hr Response Tax Deduction UNITED BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Help support our programs. 888444-7514 For Sale 2005 Mazda B3000 Sport Dual V6, low miles 68,000 $8400/obo 2 wheel drive, fully equipped and more. Very Nice (303)424-4071

RV’s and Campers 2003 Laredo 27 ft RL fifth wheel, single slide out, aluminum frame, fiber glass exterior. 4 new tires, axles re-aligned, 2- 40lb LT tanks. Includes exterior cover. $13,500. 303-868-5398

O Dont miss this! Just reduced $17,900, like new, barely used 2010 Keystone Hideout 27' w/slide out Trvl trailer, over 1k extra acces. incl. 303-771-1688 KIP STORAGE Campers, Vehicles, Misc. Fenced, lighted, locked outdoor storage $20 up to 25' $1 per ft over 25' 5 miles east of Elizabeth on Hwy 86 Ken 303-204-3031 Joni or Larry (719)446-5360

Wanted Cash for all Cars and Trucks Under $1000 Running or not. Any condition

(303)741-0762

*OLD ROLEX & PATEK PHILIPPE WATCHES WANTED!** Daytona, Sub Mariner, etc. TOP CASH PAID! 1-800-401-0440 ________________________ *OLD GUITARS WANTED!** Gibson, Martin, Fender, Gretsch, Epiphone, Guild, Mosrite, Rickenbacker, Prairie State, D’Angelico, Stromberg, and Gibson Mandolins/Banjos. 1920’s thru 1980’s. TOP CASH PAID! 1-800401-0440

Top Cash Paid for Junk Cars Up to $500 720-333-6832

unwanted goods?

Concrete/Paving

Carpenter/Handyman:

DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT OR RE-SURFACING

Semi retired but still ready to work for you! 34 years own business. Prefer any small jobs. Rossi's: 303-233-9581

Concrete/Paving

All Phases of Flat Work by

T.M. CONCRETE

Driveways, Sidewalks, Patios Tear-outs, colored & stamped concrete. Quality work, Lic./Ins. Reasonable rates "Small Jobs OK!" 303-514-7364

G& E Concrete • Residential & Commercial Flatwork • Driveways • Patios • Walks • Garages • Foundations • Colored & Stamped Concrete • Tearout/Replace

25+ yrs. Experience Best Rates • References Free Estimates • 303-451-0312 or 303-915-1559 www.gandeconcrete.com

We do quality concrete work at affordable low pricing. Ready for a brand-new looking Driveway or Patio for half the cost of a total replacement?

See if your Driveway or Patio qualifies for an affordable Nu-Look Resurfacing.

DRIVEWAYS

Motorcycles/ATV’s HELMETS: Vespa Helmet 12/2001 new light blue S55 $300 HCL Black 2001 extra large $75 THH Black 1995 extra large $50 ZR 2002 extra large $100 ZR SX 2002 $100 BIKE COVER: Nelson Rigg Universal only used in garage $70 (303)690-5019

Your Community Connector to Boundless Rewards

Sell them here.

303-566-4100

303 827-2400

Navarro Concrete, Inc.

Commercial/Residential quality work at reasonable prices.

303-423-8175

Carpe Tile • Plum Kitch Bath Prope Build

Construction

Residential Concrete Work

Sanders Drywall Inc. All phases to include

ELECTRICAL SERVICE WORK

303-429-0380

Acoustic scrape and re-texture Repairs to full basement finishes Water damage repairs Interior paint, door & trim installs

All types, licensed & insured. Honest expert service. Free estimates.

• Best prices • Free estimates

30+ years experience Insured Free estimates

References available

Darrell 303-915-0739

A PATCH TO MATCH

FBM Concrete LLC.

Drywall Repair Specialist

Deck/Patio

• Home Renovation and Remodel • 30 years Experience • Insured • Satisfaction Guaranteed Highly rated & screened contractor by Home Advisor & Angies list

Call Ed 720-328-5039

Electricians

We are community. Custom designs that fit your lifestyle… 303-683-7990 • Trex Pro Your Community Connector to Boundless Rewards

Electricians

Registered & Insured in Colorado.

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Drywall

Free Estimates 17 Years Experience Licensed & Insured Driveways, patios, stamp & colored concrete. All kinds of flat work. Let us do good work for you! (720)217-8022

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NU-LOOK

Call Today for a free quote

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TO ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICES, CALL 303-566-4100 Concrete/Paving

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SERVICES Carpentry

• Spri • New • Barn • Loca • Tom • BBB

bestcashforcars.com

2004 Nissan Altima 2.5S 4 dr, 139k miles, white, original owner, excellent condition price neg. 720-328-8964

Wanted

For

TheLowerDeck.net

Affordable Electrician 25 yrs experience Remodel expert, kitchen, basements, & service panel upgrades. No job too small. Senior disc. 720-690-7645

720-203-7385

Radiant Lighting Service **

Electrical Work All types. Honest and reliable, licensed & ins. Free estimates. Craig (303)429-3326

Fence Services BATUK FENCING Cedar, Chain-link Install & Repair. Quality Work 10 yrs. exp. Free Estimates. Sr. Discount. 303-750-3840

D & D FENCING

Commercial & Residential All types of cedar, chain link, iron, and vinyl fences. Install and repair. Serving all areas. Low Prices. FREE Estimates. 720-434-7822 or 303-296-0303

Free Es License

Ron

Offic Cell

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SERVICES TO ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICES, CALL 303-566-4100 Fence Services

Handyman

House Cleaning

DISCOUNT FENCE CO

HOME REPAIRS

Gloria's Hands on Cleaning

Quality Fencing at a DiscountPrice Wood, Chain Link, Vinyl, Orna-iron, New Install and Repairs. Owner Operated since 1989 Call Now & Compare! 303-450-6604

INSIDE: *Bath *Kitchen's *Plumbing *Electrical, *Drywall *Paint *Tile & Windows

Reliable, 25 years in business, personal touch, spring cleaning. Weekly, bi-weekly, once a month

OUTSIDE: *Paint & Repairs *Gutters *Deck's *Fence's *Yard Work *Tree & Shrubbery trimming & clean up Affordable Hauling

Servicing the Metro North and Metro West areas

Garage Doors

Call Rick 720-285-0186

For all your garage door needs!

Hauling Service

Bronco

HAULERS • Springs, Repairs • New Doors and Openers • Barn and Arena Doors • Locally-Owned & Operated • Tom Martino’s Referral List 10 Yrs • BBB Gold Star Member Since 2002

• Dependable • Affordable • • Prompt Service 7 days a week • • Foreclosure and Rental clean-outs • • Garage clean-outs • • Furniture • • Appliances •

FREE ESTIMATES

Call 720-257-1996

(303) 646-4499 www.mikesgaragedoors.com

Handyman

Lawn/Garden Services

trash hauling

Instant Trash Hauling • Home • Business • Junk & Debris • Furniture • Appliances • Tree Limbs • Moving Trash • Carpet • Garage Clean Out

303-456-5861

Landscaping/Nurseries

LANDSCAPE • Complete Landscape Design & Construction • Retaining Walls, Paver & Natural Stone Patios • Clean-Ups & Plant Pruning • Tree & Stump Removal • New Plantings • Irrigation Systems and Repairs • Landscape Lighting COLORADO REGISTERED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Licensed

720.436.6340

Olson Landscaping & Design

Free estimates 7 days a Week

Large and small repairs 35 yrs exp. Reasonable rates 303-425-0066

Call Bernie 303.347.2303

Bob’s Home Repairs

$$Reasonable Rates On:$$

All types of repairs. Reasonable rates 30yrs Exp. 303-450-1172

Handyman

Victor’s Handyman Service • carpentry • painting • general home repair • over 30 years experience

Call (720) 541-4625

for a free estimate • satisfaction guaranteed •

AFFORDABLE

HANDYMAN

Carpentry • Painting Tile • Drywall • Roof Repairs Plumbing • Electrical Kitchen • Basements Bath Remodels Property Building Maintenance Free Estimates • Reliable Licensed • Bonded Insured • Senior Discount

Ron Massa

Office 303-642-3548 Cell 720-363-5983

Lawn/Garden Services

HAULING

*Trash Cleanup*old furniture mattresses*appliances*dirt old fencing*branches*concrete *asphalt*old sod*brick*mortar* House/Garage/Yard clean outs Storm Damage Cleanup Electronics recycling avail. Mark 303.432.3503

Trash & Junk Removal

We take what your trash man won't. Branches, mattresses, appliances, reasonable rates & prompt service 720-333-6832

Hauling Service "AFFORDABLE HAULING"

You Call - I Haul Basement, Garages, Houses, Construction, Debris, Small Moves Office - 303-642-3548 Cell 720-363-5983 Ron Massa BBB - Bonded - Insured

Heating/ Air Conditioning

Aeration, Sprinkler Blow Out Winter Fertilization, Call now for best pricing

We are Licensed & Insured

We will match any written estimate! Same day service! No job too small or too big!

Call Bruce – 720-298-6067 brucesnolimitservice.com

*Leaf Cleanup*Lawn Maintenance* Tree & Bush Trimming/Removal* Removal/Replacement Decorative Rock, Sod or Mulch*Storm Damage Cleanup*Gutter cleaning * All of your ground maintenance needs Servicing the West & North areas Mark: 303.432.3503 Refs.avail

•Aeration • Sprinkler Blowout & Repair • Yard Cleanup & Gutter Clean Out • Fall Fertilization • Bush Trimming Senior Discount - Free Estimate Save 5% on next year commitment to lawn care Family owned & operated

(303)427-5342

• Fall Aeration • Fertilization • Lawn Over Seeding • Sod • Rock • Bush Trimming • Lawn Clean Ups - Starting in November Groups & Senior Discounts Available 25+ years serving the Denver Metro area

303.420.2880

Reasonable Price & Quality Service Full Landscaping, Fence, Tree, Sod, Rock, Weekly Mowing, Bush Trimming, Snow Removal Low Cost - Experience - References - Dependable

Please call anytime: Mr. Domingo 720-365-5501

Misc. Services

STAIRLIFTS INSTALLED

with a Warranty Starting at $1575

WALK-IN-TUBS Starting at $2995

LAWN AERATIONS

Call Eric h: 303-424-0017 C: 303-668-1613

Motorcycle Repair

Motorcycle/ATV Service & Repair

Aerate, Fertilize, Weekly Mowing Trim Bushes & Sm. Trees, Sr. Disc.

720-329-9732

Call Frank

303.420.0669 Bob’s Painting, Repairs & Home Improvements 30 yrs experience Free estimates 303-450-1172

DEEDON'S PAINTING 40 years experience Interior & Exterior painting. References 303-466-4752

All Makes and Models Small engine repair also

Fisher Cycle Works Call Fish Fisher at:

720-308-0425

ROOFING PAINTING WINDOWS GUTTERS Insurance Claims Assistance

303.44.PAINT Locally owned and operated family business

Perez Painting Interior and exterior painting, wall repair, refinishing and texturizing, deck repair and epoxi floors.

Insured References Available

720- 298-3496

“We’re Crazy About Plumbing” CUSTOM HOMES REMODEL FINISHED BASEMENTS SERVICE AND REPAIR Licensed • Insured ALAN ATTWOOD, Master Plumber

PH: 303-472-8217 FX: 303-688-8821

Drain Pros Plumbing Got a clogged sink, toilet, or main? Don’t just clear it… Find the ROOT of the problem! FREE CAMERA INSPECTION WITH EVERY DRAIN CLEANING **$100 VALUE** Got another plumbing problem? We’re a Full Service Plumbing Licensed and Insured Company Written warranties on all work

FRONT RANGE PLUMBING

303.451.1971

Commercial/Residential

For all your plumbing needs • Water Heaters • Plumbing Parts SENIOR DISCOUNTS FREE ESTIMATES in the metro area

www.frontrangeplumbing.com

PLUMBING

15% OFF FALL SAVINGS FREE INSTANT QUOTE Repair or Replace: Faucets, Toilets, Sinks, Disposals, Water Heaters, Gas Lines, Broken Pipes, Spigots/Hosebibs, Water Pressure Regulator, Ice Maker, Drain Cleaning, Dishwasher Instl., Vanity Instl., Etc. CALL WEST TECH (720)298-0880

RALPH’S & JOE’S AFFORDABLE

INSURED QUALITY PAINTING All American Paint Company “Painting Done Right!”

Brush and Roll Quality

Interior Painting Specialists, Drywall Repair, Exteriors and more… No money down, Free estimates 20 years Colorado Business

303-370-0446

Local Focus. More News.

23 newspapers & websites. Connecting YOU to your LOCAL community.

303-566-4100

Plumb-Crazy, LLC.

Notice... Check Internet Reviews, BBB, etc. b4 hiring anyone!

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AbbysAtHome.com • 303.903.8208

720-352-9442

Licensed and Insured

Spring is coming – Need your carbs cleaned?

Alpine Landscape Management

Long lasting Specialty Services interior & exterior Over 40 yrs. experience References and guarantee available.

Finish and Plaster Designs. Call Us Today! 720-545-9222

• Cat and Dog Visits • Dog Walking • Administer Medications • Bonded and Insured • And more!

Plumbing

Sosa Landscaping

Residential Homes starting at

303-960-7665

Dreilng Lawn Service FALL SAVINGS

LAWN SERVICES

$$Reasonable Rates$$

Fall Clean Up

Your Community Connector to Boundless Rewards

• Honest pricing • • Free estimates •

COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL INSURED & BONDED FREE ESTIMATE

No Service in Parker or Castle Rock

We are community.

Commercial Snow Removal Fall Aeration & Fertalization

www.arterralandscaping.com

Dirt, Rock, Concrete, Sod & Asphalt

A Home Repair & Remodeling Handyman

is here to take care of your lawn & landscaping needs!

Insured

New installs, yard make-overs, retaining walls, sod, sprinkler systems, flagstone, decorative rock, aeration, irrigation blow-out, fall clean up and snow removal, For all your landscape needs call Richard at 720-297-5470. Licensed, Insured, Member BBB.

Pet Care & Services

Pet Sitting in the comfort of their own home!

Serving the North Metro area for 16 years

It’s not too late to complete your fall projects!

Painting

Your experienced Plumbers.

Insured & Bonded

Family Owned & Operated. Low Rates.

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SERVICES TO ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICES, CALL 303-566-4100 Remodeling

Roofing/Gutters

Sprinklers

Snow Removal, Yard clean ups, fall aeration, fertilization, handyman jobs and pooper scooper Interior/Exterior All Types of Roofing New Roofs, Reroofs, Repairs & Roof Certifications Aluminum Seamless Gutters Family owned/operated since 1980 Call Today for a FREE Estimate • Senior Discounts

Rocky Mountain Contractors

(303) 234-1539

Home Remodeling Specialists, Inc.

www.AnyWeatherRoofing.com • Sales@AnyWEatherRoofing.com

* Bath * Kitch Remodels * Bsmt Finishes * Vinyl Windows * Patio Covers * Decks 30+ yrs. exp. George (303)252-8874

Roofing:

Shingles, Flat Roofs, Roof Leak Repairs. 35 years of experience. Free estimates. Butch Metzler (303)422-8826

Re-Roof • Repair Roof Certifications Free Estimates

We are community.

Let us inspect your roof and see what minor repairs can be performed to prolong the life of your roof. Mention this ad and get a gutter clean and flush for $95.00 Colorado natives – Arvada-based company 5790 Yukon St., Suite 111 Arvada, CO 80002 720-399-0355/ 720-352-9310

Window Services

Licensed and Insured

Affordable Rates

Now offering

Bathroom/kitchen remodeling, repair work, plumbing leaks, water damage. No job too small Window replacement. Serving Jeffco since 1970 (303)237-3231

Tree Service

Just Sprinklers Inc

A Herman’s ROOFING New Roof, Re-Roof, Repairs, Residential - Commercial Family owned for Over 46 Years. Call today for free estimate. (303)293-3131

GREENE'S REMODELING

Your Community Connector to Boundless Rewards

Seasonal

Residential /Commercial • Winterization • System Startup • Install, Repair • Service & Renovations

System Winterizations $35.00

Stephen D. Williams

• Tree and Shrub Trim or Remove • Licensed & Insured • Free estimates

Free Estimates

Senior Discounts

(303) 425-6861

Sprinkler Pros Winterizing New Installations, Repairs, Tune-Ups. All Makes Of Lawn Systems Serviced. Work Guaranteed Senior Discounts Licensed & Insured

Residential Specialist Over 30 years experience Quality Work

Servicing the Denver area for 35 Years

justsprinklers@gmail.com

Sprinklers

Old Pro Window Cleaning Bob Bonnet 720-530-7580

Majestic Tree Service

25 Plus Years Exp • Family Owned & Operated

720-231-5954

Tree & Shrub Trimming, Tree Removal Stump Grinding Free Estimates Licensed and Insured

Time To Winterize! Professional Installations & Repairs Lifetime Warranty + SOD INSTALLATION

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$AVE MONEY AND WATER

Call 303-422-1096 Pro Sprinkler & Backflow Golf course quality at a fair price

Fast, friendly service All Work Guaranteed!

303-523-5859

Over 25 Years golf course irrigation & turfgrass experience

• System start up and winterization • Sprinkler/ drip repair, renovation, and installs • Irrigation controller and turfgrass consultation • Commercial snow removal • Licensed and Insured • Free estimates

Rich Parker, owner

303 550-9526 prosprinkler.net@gmail.com www.prosprinkler.net

A Tree Stump Removal Company

Tree Service

We offer tree removal, brush, mulch and root chasing in addition to stump removal. We also have firewood available! Call today for your Free Estimate. Credit cards accepted

JAY WHITE Tree Service Serving with pride since 1975 Tree & shrub trimming & removals, Licensed and Insured Firewood For Sale Call Jay (303)278-7119

For Local News Anytime of theNews Day Visit For Local Anytime OurColoradoNews.com of the Day Visit OurColoradoNews.com

720.234.3442

www.stumpthumpersdenver.com

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES GUIDE Bankruptcy, Divorce, Criminal Defense

A QUALITY HANDYMAN SERVICE

Philip J. Vadeboncoeur

Affordable Home Repairs At Your Fingertips FREE ESTIMATES, ALL WORK GUARANTEED

Custom Bathrooms & Kitchens, Electrical,Plumbing, & General Repairs

Senio Discou r nt

Save $25 on any work over $100 Contact Mark at

720-422-2532

Attorney At Law

303-232-0878

vadeboncoeurlaw.com

Complete Home Remodeling Interior - Exterior - Kitchens - Baths - Basements Additions - Master Suites - Decks - Doors - Windows Siding - Roofing

Ron Massa Owner

Licensed - Bonded - Insured

Office 303-642-3548 Cell 720-363-5983 35 Years Experience

Free Initial Consultation Vadeboncoeur Law Office, LLC 12600 W. Colfax Ave., Suite C-400 Lakewood, Colorado 80215

A-1 Stump Removal

THE GLASS RACK 7475 W. 5th Ave., Unit 150H. Lakewood, CO 80226 Automotive • Residential • Commercial Screens • Tabletops • Patio Doors • RV Glass

Stump grinding specialist Most stumps $75.00 $35 Minimum. Free estimates. Licensed & Insured 32 yrs exp. Firewood

Quality Work Low Prices Senior Discounts Gary (303)987-2086

A father and son team!

Call Terry 303-424-7357

KOLOSS GC

Pursue The Highest Quality As Company

Mathew L. Connoly, Owner

Office: 303.469.9893 • Cell 1: 303.995.9067 Broomfield, CO 80021 email: matatski@aol.com

1. Reduce your energy bill by up to 30% with proper attic insulation. 2. Most NEW and Established homes are under insulated. 3. Call today for a FREE Attic Insulation Inspection. 4. Schedule an upgrade before thanksgiving and SAVE $150. truGreen Insulation – 720.612.8079

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• Residential • Commercial • 35 Years Experience

The Glass Rack Free estimates Papers • Shower Doors Replacement Windows Mile High•Classifieds 1/2" & 3/8" Heavy Glass

• Work Guaranteed

• Patio Doors • Mirrors

303-246-8146

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Classic Concrete Inc. • Industrial • Residential • Commericial • Free Estimates • Licensed • Fully Insured • Senior Discount

Payment plans available

EPS’d: ________ Painting

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Comments to •Tina: Quality Work Reasonable Rates • Free Estimate

FAX: 303-468-2592 720•273•8064

PH: 303-279-5599 ext 228 www.greglellpainting.com

tinameltzer@milehighnews.com Commercial • Custom Homes • Residential • Interiors • Exteriors • Decks Credit Cards time, Accepted This must be returned to your ad rep at Mile High Newspapers withinMajor stated deadline or the Monday - Friday 7 – 3:30 | proof 5% Off Discount With Coupon Publisher will assume the ad is correct as originally produced. Please contact us at 303-279-5541.

To advertise your business here call 303-566-4089 Ask for Viola •Fax: 303-566-4098

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Preserving

CAREGIVERS CORNER

Part 3

This edition completes our 3-part series sharing relevant information and helpful hints for those of you in our community who are caring for a loved one. Please feel free to share this with others in your family and neighborhood who may benefit.

c. Will he continue to decline or has his condition stabilized? If his condition will eventually require placement in a care facility, start doing your research now. Will he qualify for Medicaid coverage for long-term care? Don’t assume anything! Find an advocate or care manager who is knowledgeable or call your county’s social services department for information. d. If possible, visit local facilities and ask questions.

More than 50 million family caregivers in the U.S. provide services to loved ones, and often suffer from physical, emotional, and financial problems that impeded their ability to provide care in the present and to support their own care needs in the future. Are you one of them? 6. Be realistic: a. Are you able to care for your loved one? Does he need skilled care or more care than you can physically deliver? b. How long will your loved one be able to remain at home?

7. Give yourself credit: a. You have taken on the role of caregiver. You are the one person who is responsible

REWARD PROGRAM Shop for groceries and support The Senior Hub at the same time. Buy a gift card from The Senior Hub preloaded with $10. Use it, reload it at King Soopers over and over. The Senior Hub will earn 5% of everything you spend! It costs you nothing but a little time and you still earn all your discounts and gas credits. Call Calina or Renee at 303.426.4408 to purchase or learn more.

for the welfare and comfort of your loved one. You are a living example of The Golden Rule. b. Even though your loved one cannot or does not verbally thank you every day, you are so important to him. Know that you are doing your best. Don’t think that as a caregiver you are alone. Call today for more information about the Caregiver Support Groups facilitated by The Senior Hub and our experienced staff. We can help relieve some of your stress and fears as you lovingly care for your family member. Call The Senior Hub at 303-426-4408 today.

Flu shots available If you are an Adams County senior and would like a flu shot for 2013, drop by our main office at 2360 W. 90th Ave. on October 18 between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.

In partnership with The Senior Hub, St. Anthony’s Hospital will send over a nurse who will administer the shots. Shots are free, but donations to the nursing staff will be accepted.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED… On or about October 26, The Senior Hub will have teams of volunteers going out into your local neighborhoods to help older adults who need help to winterize and clean up gardens, yards and

homes. If you would like to volunteer as an individual, a family, a church or scout group or as a team leader, please contact Linda Rinelli at 720-8592248 today to get on the schedule to help out. OCTOBER 26, 2013 (other dates may be

arranged) 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. SENIORS NEEDING CLEAN-UP HELP If you are a senior who needs help please CALL TODAY… 720859-2248 to get the help of loving hands to spruce up the place before the first snow flies.

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND REMEMBER TO DONATE TO THE SENIOR HUB On Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at https://www.coloradogives.org/index.php?section= organizations&action=newDonation&fwID=22856

When you give online any time on Dec. 10, the value of your donation will be increased by the FirstBank Incentive Fund. REMEMBER - You can pre-schedule your donation to process automatically on December 10th right now! GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE ... Thank you for supporting elders in your neighborhood.

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Disaster Preparedness By Tom Rapp Director of Adams/ E. Arapahoe RSVP The Senior Hub, Inc. RSVP is proud to announce that Slater Simon has joined RSVP as our Lead Volunteer for the Disaster Preparedness Speaks Team. Slater, who was an Administrator for Adams County Red Cross prior to his retirement, knows that preparing makes sense for older Americans. In the aftermath of all the most recent crisis events here in Colorado, Slater wants everyone to know that the time to GET READY is NOW! The likelihood that you and your family will recover from an emergency tomorrow often

depends on the planning and preparation done today. While each person’s abilities and needs are unique, every individual can take steps to prepare for all kinds of emergencies from fires and floods to potential terrorist attacks. By evaluating your own personal needs, you and your loved ones can be better prepared. Preparing makes sense for older Americans. GET A KIT , MAKE A PLAN, BE INFORMED. Better yet, schedule a presentation for your neighborhood or organization about disaster preparedness. Contact our Disaster Preparedness Speaking Team today. Call Tom Rapp, RSVP Department at 303-426-4408 to schedule a presentation.

The “power people” behind Excel Energy Thanks to Excel Energy funding and their people power, one senior in Commerce City was able to walk out of his home after being indoors for a year and unable to navigate his front steps. The Senior Hub was one of 41 non-profits through-

out Colorado chosen by Excel for their Day of Service honoring victims and first responders of 9/11. A team of Excel energy employees braved the sweltering weather and tirelessly and meticulously built a ramp which almost

looks like a piece of art. Other volunteers in the team mowed the lawn, cleaned out bushes, washed windows, moved pieces of old furniture, and beautified both front and back yards. Our thanks go to a job well done!

VOLUNTEER NEEDED!

For The Senior Hub front desk Fridays from 1-5p.m. Call 303-426-4408 ASAP if you are interested.

IDENTITY THEFT AND FRAUD PREVENTION SEMINAR The District Attorney’s Office for Adams and Broomfield counties presents the Power Against Fraud seminar to teach you how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud.

October 17th at 2pm FREE TO ATTEND

Older adults are frequent targets of crimes such as identity theft, telemarketing fraud, door-to-door scams and e-mail fraud. Youll learn simple but effective crime prevention steps to build your power against fraud. RSVP to (303) 452-0501

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Theater offers stray of hope Several years ago Mr. On The Town — the No. 1 dog lover in our house — and I attended the play “Sylvia” at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. The A.R. Gurney play is about an empty-nest couple who take in a stray dog. I won’t give away the ending but this comedy will tug at your heartstrings. I guarantee you’ll love this play! “Sylvia” plays Nov. 7-17 at the LTAC. Tickets are available at www. LoneTreeArtsCenter.org or by calling 720-509-1000. Kim Staunton, a winner of a Denver Post Ovation Award, Henry Award, and Westword’s Best of Denver among her many local theater performances, stars as Kate. Two Tony Award nominees, director Randal Myler and Jonathan C. Kaplan (as Greg), also are part of the cast and crew. Denver favorites Jamie Ann Romero (Sylvia) and Randy Moore (Tom, Phyllis and Leslie) round out a stellar cast.

The “Earth Moves” show at the Arvada Center highlights new techniques and materials that ceramic artists are using. Eight invited artists and 42 juried artists from all over the country are represented in the show. Piece pictured is by Derek Reeverts. Piece pictured lower left is by Katherine Taylor. Courtesy photos

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Boys and Girls Club opens

The opening of the new Nancy P. Anschutz Center Boys and Girls Club on Tuesday, Oct. 1 was a celebration, despite a horrific shooting just 11 days earlier that left club advocate Terrance Roberts accused of attempted murder. Boldfaced names like Denver Mayor Michael Hancock, Phil and Nancy Anschutz, John and Paige Elway and Jack A. Vickers celebrated the opening of the new center at the Jack A. Vickers Boys & Girls Club. Denver politicos and movers and shakers joined the celebration of a new Park Hill community center that replaced a shopping area torched by a gang in 2008. Boys and Girls Club President and CEO John Aragoni held the sentiments of many in attendance when he said: “The community here had gone through its ups and downs. But we want to recognize its past with an eye on its future.”

`Girl’ power for CRA

Sonia Riggs, formerly the executive director of the American Institute of Architects Colorado, is the heir apparent to eventually take over Pete Meersman’s chief cheese job with the Colorado Restaurant Association as Meersman prepares for his departure. CRA chairman of the board Rich Yoke appointed a search committee to advertise, screen, interview and select someone to serve as the new CRA chief operating officer, a position that will transition into the president and chief executive officer when Meersman, who has led the CRA for 30-plus years, leaves the association Nov. 1, 2014. As of that date, Meersman will become the CRA’s chief strategy officer by serving on various affiliated boards and working on special projects until November 2019. Parker continues on Page 20

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ld traditions and new technologies come together in the fall gallery exhibitions at the Arvada Center. “Earth Moves: Shifts in Ceramic Art and Design” takes a look at the changing world of ceramics, and how fine arts, industry and design are blending into that world. The show is on display in the Main Gallery. “Continuing Legacies: Evolving Ceramic Traditions” examines some of the oldest forms of ceramics, and brings artists who have been working in the form for generations to the fore. The show is on display in the Upper Gallery. Both shows will be on display at the center’s galleries, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., through Nov. 10. The galleries are open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m. “I think they’re really interesting shows — there are so many different things in both of them,” said curatorial assistant Kristin Bueb. “A lot of what’s on display is so much different from what people are used to, and shows how people can push the boundaries.” The shows were put together by the center’s ceramic coordinator Bebe Alexander, who said they were

extremely challenging because of the nature of the works. “With Earth Moves, the shifts in technology and design were the focus, and we wanted to display artists who are using new tools,” she said. The call for artists was put out in March, and jurors whittled the submissions down to eight invited artists and 42 juried artists from all over the country. Many of these artists are using computer-aided design and 3-D printing and renderings to add new diIF YOU GO mensions to their work. Some particularly striking installations on WHAT: “Earth display include a “Glyph” series from David Moves” and “ConKaufmann, who created porcelain models tinuing Legacies” of iPads and uses the finger swipes from the exhibitions screen to create modern hieroglyphics. WHERE: Arvada There is also a re-creation of a SynapCenter tic Lab by Donna Webb, that has maps, lab 6901 Wadsworth equipment and bottles and vials, which sugBlvd., Arvada gests the mixing of science and art in groundwater landscape. WHEN: Through Alexander said the “Continuing Legacies” Nov. 10 exhibit serves as a nice counterpoint to the Monday through main gallery, showing ancient forms of potFriday - 9 a.m. to tery and ceramics that have been practiced 6 p.m. for generations. “We have Takashi Nakazato, 13th generaSaturday - 10 a.m. to tion Japanese potter,” she said. “Also on dis5 p.m. play are the works of Kazu Oba, who studied Sunday - 1-5 p.m. with Nakazato and is on staff at the Center.” The pottery of Adam Field, studied under COST: Free seventh generation Korean potter, Kim llINFORMATION: Maan, was the germ of the exhibit idea, Al720-898-7200 or exander said. www.arvadacenter. He studied the Korean art of onggi pottery, org and part of the exhibit is a video of how Field creates the massive pots. Other participating artists include Trevor Dunn, Simon Leach, Ben Owen III and Michael Wisner.

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Are you ready for some football? Wine, Women and Football, presented by Coloradans for Responsible Energy Development, is an evening of sipping, snacking and talking smack about any and all Broncos opponents, beginning at 5 p.m. on Oct. 15 at Chloe, 1445 Market St. Come and share some X’s and O’s with players Montee Ball, Sylvester Williams, Britton Colquitt, Wesley Woodyard and one of my favorite former players, Rod Smith. One hundred percent of proceeds benefit Volunteers of America’s Brandon

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On November 5, the candidate receiving 40% of the votes cast for the Office of Mayor will be elected to a four-year term of office. If no candidate receives 40% of the votes cast, a run-off election between the two candidates with the highest number of votes will be conducted at a later date. The order of the ballot for the Office of Mayor in each County is:

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‘Orange’ you glad for a deal?

“Sonia will officially begin work at CRA on Nov. 20,” Meersman said in a mass email. “She will be at CRA building on occasion before then for other meetings. “Sonia’s professional references raved about her when I talked to them. (All four AIA references not only praised her, but they asked me not to hire her because they wanted her to stay there.) I spent a morning last talking with Sonia in person. She has a great personality and sense of humor. She will fit in well with our very talented staff.” The CRA serves restaurants throughout the metro area and the entire state of Colorado.

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Denver hotel The Curtis-a Doubletree by Hilton has an “orange crush” on the Denver Broncos. Here’s the “Booking Broncos” breakdown: Rates start at $129 per night when you book your football stay at the Curtis on Oct. 13 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Oct. 26 or 27 vs. the Washington Redskins (and former Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan) or Nov. 16 or 17 vs. the Kansas City Chiefs. And the rest of the story ... say “Play it again, Peyton” and earn a second visit to the Curtis for $83 per night — in honor of Welker — plus $18 valet parking with homage to Manning on Dec. 7 or 8 vs. the Tennessee Titans or on Dec. 12 against the San Diego Chargers. To take advantage of the Curtis Orange Crush offer, call Scott at 720-889-4747. For more information on the Curtis, go to www.thecurtis.com or call 800-525-6651. 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 at www. pennyparker.blacktie-colorado.com. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209. PUBLIC NOTICE OF REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2013 FOR THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the provisions of the Westminster Municipal Code and Colorado Election Laws, the City of Westminster regular biennial election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2013, for the purpose of electing one (1) Mayor and three (3) City Councillors. The election is being coordinated and will be conducted by the Clerks of Adams and Jefferson Counties.

PainTing Living Light of Peace, 5927 Miller St., Arvada, hosts painting classes from 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays in October. Materials are included in fee. Themes are sunflowers (Oct. 8), pets (Oct. 15), fallADAMS foliageCOUNTY (Oct. 22) and trucks, trains and tractors Mayor (Oct. 29). Sign Mary up atLindsey www.soallmaycreate.com or call Natasha Herb Atchison 303-960-8063. Bob Briggs JEFFERSON COUNTY Thursday/OcT. 10 Mayor Bob Briggs

Herb Single Atchison Volunteers of Greater Denver will have MeeT and greet Mary Lindsey

a member meet and greet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at the On November 5, the three candidates Golden Triangle, just south of downtown. receiving the highest number of votes Parking is free. All shall each be elected to four-year members are invited to a casual gathering to meet one terms of office. The order of the social ballot for the Office of City Councillor in each another County and is: the new board of directors. Go to www.svgd.org to COUNTY register andADAMS forCity more details. Councillor A. J. Elserougi Emma Pinter Suzanne Ramirez David Michael Vincent DeMott Alberto Garcia Debbie Bergamo C. Michael Litzau Bruce Baker

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sPace exPLOrers Get ready to explore the final frontier at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at the D.L. Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community Center Drive, Northglenn. Learn about rockets, JEFFERSON COUNTY space stations, meteors and planets, aliens, rovers, astronauts, City Councillor Michaelkindergarten Litzau more. GearedC.toward to third grade children. Call Alberto Garcia 303-450-8800 Bruce for tickets. Baker Emma Pinter

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David Michael Vincent DeMott Stuck in the Middle is presenting a caregiver seMinar

Additional Information West- seminar at 9 a.m. half-day community caregiverForawareness minster Adams County Electors. Thursday, Oct. 10, at Silverado Senior Living, 6447 Quail St., If you spoil, deface or lose your ballot, you Arvada. As our population ballot, ages, more may obtain a replacement one atand a more caregivers are time, not to exceed three ballots in all, at created, and most family members are not prepared for this one of the following locations: most difficult job. Seven presenters who are professionals in Adams County Election Office 4430will S. Adams County Pkwy. their field be at the seminar to help you prepare for the Brighton 80601 journey of caregiving. Cost, which may be paid in cash at time

Government Legals CITY OF WESTMINSTER NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – PLANNING COMMISSION Notice is hereby given to all interested persons that a public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission of the City of Westminster on October 22, 2013 at 7 p.m., at the Westminster City Hall, 4800 West 92nd Avenue, Westminster, Colorado. The purpose of this legislative hearing is to receive public input on a proposed ordinance to update and amend the City’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP). The CLUP establishes broad public and private development policies for the City, including but not limited to land uses, parks and open space, community design, economic development, and infrastructure and resource management. The proposed update and amendments are intended to further Council’s legislative intent expressed in W.M.C. 11-4-16 of having present and future residents benefit from the adoption of a Comprehensive Land Use Planning document to guide future development of the City for the wise use of limited water supplies and other services, and the provision of a suitable mixture of land uses in the City’s remaining undeveloped property. Copies of the City’s current CLUP and the proposed updated CLUP that will be considered by the Planning Commission at this hearing are available for inspection at the Westminster Planning Division. Questions or comments can be directed to Sarah Nurmela, at 303-658-2095. Mac Cummins Planning Manager Published in the Westsider October 11, 2013 00053018 CITY OF WESTMINSTER NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – PLANNING COMMISSION Notice is hereby given to all interested property owners that a public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission of the City of Westminster on October 22, 2013, at 7 p.m. at the Westminster City Hall at 4800 West 92nd Avenue in Westminster, Colorado. The purpose of this public hearing is to consider the following: Amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan changing the designation on site from Retail Commercial to Residential R-18; The Preliminary Development Plan, Mandalay Gardens – Anthem, Tract 63A, and; The Official Development Plan, Mandalay Gardens – Anthem, Tract 63A. A senior housing development for 76 residents in 60 units is proposed for one building to be constructed in a single phase. Improvements to Wadsworth Boulevard are proposed. Copies of all application materials and the proposed plans submitted by the applicant, as well as all informational material submitted by others, that will be considered by the Planning Commission at this hearing are available for inspection by contacting the Westminster Planning Division at 303.658.2090. Mac Cummins Planning Manager Published in the Westsider October 11, 2013 00053024

CITY OF WESTMINSTER NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – CITY COUNCIL Notice is hereby given to all interested persons that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of Westminster on October 28, 2013 at 7 p.m., at the Westminster City Hall, 4800 West 92nd Avenue, Westminster, Colorado. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a Rezoning and a Preliminary Development Plan (PDP) for the Downtown Westminster Planned Unit Development located on approximately 108 acres to the southeast of 92nd Avenue and Harlan Street. Key components of the plan include allowed land uses, public parks and plazas, and multi-modal circulation. The current zoning of the subject property is PUD and C-1. The proposed rezoning would rezone the current areas within the subject property from C-1 to PUD, unify the three existing separately zoned land areas into one unified Planned Unit Development, and expand the current land uses from retail/commercial and office to high density and intensity urban scale office, residential and retail/commercial. Copies of the proposed plans that will be considered by the City Council at this hearing are available for inspection at the Westminster Planning Division. Questions or comments can be directed to the City Planner, Walter Patrick, at 303-658-2104.

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CITY OF WESTMINSTER NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – PLANNING COMMISSION Notice is hereby given to all interested persons that a public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission of the City of Westminster on October 22, 2013 at 7 p.m., at the Westminster City Hall, 4800 West 92nd Avenue, Westminster, Colorado. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a Rezoning and a Preliminary Development Plan (PDP) for the Downtown Westminster Planned Unit Development located on approximately 108 acres to the southeast of 92nd Avenue and Harlan Street. Key components of the plan include allowed land uses, public parks and plazas, and multi-modal circulation. The current zoning of the subject property is PUD and C-1. The proposed rezoning would rezone the current areas within the subject property from C-1 to PUD, unify the three existing separately zoned land areas into one unified Planned Unit Development, and expand the current land uses from retail/commercial and office to high density and intensity urban scale office, residential and retail/commercial. Copies of the proposed plans that will be considered by the Planning Commission at this hearing are available for inspection at the Westminster Planning Division. Questions or comments can be directed to the City Planner, Walter Patrick, at 303658-2104. Mac Cummins Planning Manager Published in the Westsider October 11, 2013 00053028 PUBLIC NOTICE OF REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2013 FOR THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the provisions of the Westminster Municipal Code and Colorado Election Laws, the City of Westminster regular biennial election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2013, for the purpose of electing one (1) Mayor and three (3) City Councillors. The election is being coordinated and will be conducted by the Clerks of Adams and Jefferson Counties. In order to vote in this election, you must be at least eighteen years of age, a United States citizen, have resided in Colorado for the 22 days preceding the election, and have registered to vote by Tuesday, November 5, 2013.

The election will be conducted by mail ballot. Ballots will be mailed by the County Clerks between October 15 and 18 to all registered electors of Westminster. If you think you are a registered elector and you do not receive a ballot, contact the Election Office in your county of residence to find out why a ballot was not sent to you: Adams County Election Office 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy. Brighton 80601 (720) 523-6500 Jefferson County Elections Office 100 Jefferson County Pkwy. Golden 80419 (303) 271-8111 On November 5, the candidate receiving 40% of the votes cast for the Office of Mayor will be elected to a four-year term of office. If no candidate receives 40% of the votes cast, a run-off election between the two candidates with the highest number of votes will be conducted at a later date. The order of the ballot for the Office of Mayor in each County is: ADAMS COUNTY Mayor Mary Lindsey Herb Atchison Bob Briggs JEFFERSON COUNTY Mayor Bob Briggs Herb Atchison Mary Lindsey On November 5, the three candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall each be elected to four-year terms of office. The order of the ballot for the Office of City Councillor in each County is: ADAMS COUNTY City Councillor A. J. Elserougi Emma Pinter Suzanne Ramirez David Michael Vincent DeMott Alberto Garcia Debbie Bergamo C. Michael Litzau Bruce Baker JEFFERSON COUNTY City Councillor C. Michael Litzau Alberto Garcia Bruce Baker Emma Pinter Suzanne Ramirez Debbie Bergamo A. J. Elserougi David Michael Vincent DeMott Additional Information For Westminster Adams County Electors. If you spoil, deface or lose your ballot, you may obtain a replacement ballot, one at a time, not to exceed three ballots in all, at one of the following locations: Adams County Election Office 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy. Brighton 80601

Ballot drop-off sites in Westminster for Adams County electors are:

Additional Information For Westminster Jefferson County Electors. If you spoil, deface or lose your ballot, you may obtain a replacement ballot, one at a time, not to exceed three ballots in all, at the following locations:

Friday/OcT. 11 varieTy shOW Friends of Broomfield plans a night of entertainment as program participants share their many talents in a Friends Variety Show, 7-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at the Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield. The theme is “Keeping it Reel: A Night at the Movies.” A donation is suggested. Contact Molly Coufal, evening/social program director, at info@friendsofbroomfield.org or call 303-404-0123.

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INVITATION FOR BID IFB# 13-020 SECURITY SERVICES The Adam County Housing Authority

(ACHA), located at 7190 Colorado Blvd, For more information Sixth Floor, Commerce City, Colorado 80022 is soliciting or to place a legal ad, competitive bids from a qualified business for security services through the Invitation for Bid (IFB) please contact our Legals Department at process. The purpose of this IFB is to obtain

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720-556-6340 adcolegals@ourcoloradonews.com 1. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or his subcontractor, or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, whose claim therefor has not been paid by the Contractor or the subcontractor for the work contracted to be done, may file with the City a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.

2. All such claims shall be filed with the City Attorney's Office, City of Westminster, 4800 W. 92nd Avenue, Westminster, Colorado, 80031 by October 24, 2013.

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3. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve the City from any and all liability for such claim.

Ballot drop-off sites in Westminster for Jefferson County electors include:

Dated at Westminster, Colorado this 10th day of October, 2013.

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CITY OF WESTMINSTER /s/ Martin R. McCullough City Attorney Published in the Westsider First publication: October 11, 2013 Last publication: October 18, 2013 00052821

Voted ballots must be returned and received by 7 p.m. on November 5. All drop-off locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5. With the exception of active military serving overseas, ballots received after 7 p.m. on November 5 will not be counted, regardless of postmark. If you need additional information, please call the City Clerk's office at (303) 6582161. Linda Yeager Westminster City Clerk Published in the Westsider October 11, 2013 00052627 NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT In accord with C.R.S. 38-26-107 (1), notice is hereby given that final settlement will be made to Augusta Group by the Adams County Housing Authority on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 for work performed at residences located at 6694 and 6698 East 72nd Place, Commerce City, CO 80022. Any person, company, corporation, government, governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, limited liability company, partnership, association, or other legal entity that has furnished labor, materials, sustenance, provender or other supplies used or consumed by the contractor identified above or any subcontractor thereof in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied laborers, rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore, has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractor, may in accordance with section 38-26-107 (1) C.R.S., file with the Adams County Housing Authority Procurement Officer at 7190 Colorado Blvd, Sixth Floor, Commerce City, Colorado 80022, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim, which statement must be filed on or before 1:00 p.m. on October 24th, 2013. Failure on the part of a claimant to file a verified statement prior to 1:00 p.m. on October 24th, 2013 will relieve the Adams County Housing Authority from any and all liability related to the above referenced project, as provided by law. Published in the Westsider First publication: October 11, 2013 Last publication: October 18, 2013 00053068

Pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., notice is hereby given that on the 29th day of October, 2013, at Westminster, Colorado, final settlement will be made by the City with Kelly Electrical Services, Inc., hereinafter called the "Contractor," for and on account of the contract for the construction of a Project described as Promenade Plaza Light Tower LED Conversion.

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TheaTer shOW Creative Revolution Theatre Company presents “Talk Radio” Oct. 10-12 at North Valley Tech Center, Suite C-1, Thornton. Tickets are on sale now; call 303-927-0101 or email creativerevolutiontheatre@gmail.com to reserve tickets. Show times are 7 p.m.

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CITY OF WESTMINSTER NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR'S SETTLEMENT

North Pecos Motor Vehicle Office 12200 N. Pecos St. Westminster 80234

MeMbershiP MeeTing American Legion Post 161 has monthly membership meetings at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Dec. 12, Jan. 9, Feb. 13, March 13 at 60th Avenue and Lamar Street. The group gets veterans to help veterans.

CITY OF WESTMINSTER NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR'S SETTLEMENT

Westminster Motor Vehicle Office 8452 N. Federal Blvd. Westminster 80031

Ballot drop-off sites in Westminster for Adams County electors are:

Thursday/OcT. 10, Nov. 14, Dec. 12, Jan. 9, Feb. 13, March

Westminster Motor Vehicle Office 8452 N. Federal Blvd. Westminster 80031

8452 N. Federal Blvd. LEGAL PUBLIC NOTICE Westminster 80031

In order to vote in this election, you must be at least eighteen years of age, a United States citizen, have resided in Colorado for the 22 days preceding the election, and have registered to vote by Tuesday, November 5, 2013.

of check-in, includes refreshments and lunch. Reservations required; call 303-204-5149. Seating is limited. Adult day care provided by Silverado staff at no cost. Activities, refreshments and lunch included. Reservations required; notify reservationist when registering for seminar attendance. Stuck in the Middle is a social support group for caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s, dementia and related illnesses.

1. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or his subcontractor, or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, whose claim therefor has not been paid by the Contractor or the subcontractor for the work contracted to be done, may file with the City a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.

NOTICE OF CONSOLIDATED MEETING AND BUDGET HEARING FOR THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER 136TH AVENUE, CITY OF WESTMINSTER 144TH AVENUE, CITY OF WESTMINSTER AMHERST, CITY OF WESTMINSTER MANDALAY TOWN CENTER, CITY OF WESTMINSTER PROMENADE PARKING, CITY OF WESTMINSTER ORCHARD PARK PLACE NORTH AND CITY OF WESTMINSTER SHERIDAN CROSSING GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS (THE “DISTRICTS”) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Westminster City Council, in its capacity as the ex-officio Board of Directors of the above-named Districts, Adams County and Jefferson County, Colorado, has been presented proposed budgets for said Districts for the fiscal year 2014. Said budgets are open for inspection at the Finance Department, City of Westminster, 4800 W. 92nd Avenue, Westminster, Colorado, 80031, and will be considered for adoption by the Board of Directors at a special meeting to be held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, October 14, 2013, at Council Chambers, 4800 W. 92nd Avenue, Westminster, Colorado. Other actions relating to these budgets will also be considered by the Board, including, but not limited to, the certification of the Districts respective ad valorem property tax mill levies for tax year 2013 for 2014 collections and appropriation of 2014 budgeted funds. Any interested elector may inspect any or all of such proposed budgets and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption thereof. City of Westminster136th Avenue General Improvement District City of Westminster144th Avenue General Improvement District City of Westminster Amherst General Improvement District City of Westminster Mandalay Town Center General Improvement District City of Westminster Promenade Parking General Improvement District City of Westminster Orchard Park Place North General Improvement District City of Westminster Sheridan Crossing General Improvement District By: /s/ Martin R. McCullough City Attorney City of Westminster Attorney to the Boards of Directors Published in the Westsider October 11, 2013 00052818 INVITATION FOR BID IFB# 13-020 SECURITY SERVICES The Adam County Housing Authority (ACHA), located at 7190 Colorado Blvd, Sixth Floor, Commerce City, Colorado 80022 is soliciting competitive bids from a qualified business for security services through the Invitation for Bid (IFB) process. The purpose of this IFB is to obtain a business to perform security services at 13 apartment communities owned and operated by ACHA. The contract period will be for 1 year (with the possibility of up to 4 optional renewals). Obtain IFB Documents and Attachments at http://www.adamscountyhous ing.com/procurement Pre-bid Conference: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at promptly 10:00AM Village of Greenbriar located at 8290 N. Federal Blvd

a business to perform security services at 13 apartment communities owned and operated by ACHA. The contract period will be for 1 year (with the possibility of up to 4 optional renewals). Obtain IFB Documents and Attachments at http://www.adamscountyhous ing.com/procurement Pre-bid Conference: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at promptly 10:00AM Village of Greenbriar located at 8290 N. Federal Blvd Westminster, Colorado 80031 Bids Due: Thursday, November 7th, 2013 at 2:00PM M.S.T. (Late bids will not be accepted)

Published in the Westsider First publication: October 4, 2013 Last publication: October 11, 2013 00052526 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PAYROLL SERVICES RFP #13-018 The Adams County Housing Authority (ACHA) is a public entity formed in 1974 to provide federally subsidized housing and housing assistance to low-income families, within Adams County, Colorado. Though brought into existence by a Resolution of the Adams County Board of Commissioners, it is a separate entity from the Adams County, Colorado government. With approximately 80 employees, ACHA is seeking a payroll services provider, capable of providing general payroll, taxes, report services, and experience working with PERA – Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association. Services will begin December 1st 2013 for a transition period with actual payroll beginning January 1st, 2014. The Housing Authority, the awarding agency, is seeking proposals from general contractors to perform the work. A detailed Request for Proposals (RFP) can be obtained by visiting our website, http://www.adamscountyhousing.com/ procurement and is entitled Request for Proposals #13-018 Payroll Services. Questions can be submitted to procurement@achaco.com.

Published in the Westsider First publication: October 4, 2013 Last publication: October 11, 2013 00052412 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS LANDSCAPING SERVICES RFP #13-019 The Adams County Housing Authority (ACHA) is a public entity formed in 1974 to provide federally subsidized housing and housing assistance to low-income families, within Adams County, Colorado. Though brought into existence by a Resolution of the Adams County Board of Commissioners, it is a separate entity from the Adams County, Colorado government. ACHA has approximately 14 properties of multi-family apartment communities in Adams County, throughout the cities of Thornton, Commerce City, Westminster, and Denver. ACHA is soliciting competitive bids from qualified business for Landscaping Services at these properties. The contract period will be for 1 year (with the possibility of up to 4 optional renewals.) The Housing Authority, the awarding agency, is seeking proposals from general contractors to perform the work. A detailed Request for Proposals (RFP) can be obtained by visiting our website, http://www.adamscountyhousing.com/ procurement and is entitled Request for Proposals #13-019 Landscaping Services. Questions can be submitted to procurement@achaco.com.

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YOUR WEEK: THEATER & PAINTING

FRIDAY/OCT. 11-27

ation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www. northglenn.org/recxpress to register.

by parent). For large groups, kids or questions, email Jean (djt_co@yahoo. com) or Paul (pdkilburn@msn.com).

THEATER SHOW The Player’s Guild at the Festival Playhouse presents “Trick or Treat” from Oct. 11-27 at 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Appropriate for all ages, show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays. Call 303-422-4090 or go to www.festivalplayhouse.com for tickets and more details. Come in costume and win a prize.

SATURDAY/OCT. 12

SUNDAY/OCT. 13

FOOD ADDICTS Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? You are not alone. Today, there is a solution. Come to a free information session: Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, which meets 10-11:30 a.m. Oct. 12, at Christ Episcopal Church, 2950 S. University Blvd., Denver. Visit www.foodaddicts.org or call Hilary J. at 303-349-2858.

SATURDAY/OCT. 12

SCARECROW FESTIVAL Olde Town

SWING BAND Sentimental Sounds Swing Band will play the best in big band and swing music 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at the D Note in Arvada. There is no cover charge. Everyone is welcome. Bring your friends and family for a fun night of good music and food.

SAFETY FAIR First Congregational Church of Eastlake will host a fire prevention and safety fair 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, at 12630 Second St. The fair is co-hosted by the Thornton Fire Department. The fair will include several educational and informational stations including AED and resuscitation demonstrations, fire safety tips and facts, fire extinguisher information, kid’s fire safety activities and a spin the wheel game to test your fire safety knowledge with prizes. A snack bar and door prizes will also be available. Attendees who qualify can sign up for free smoke detectors and batteries. Those participating can also sign up for a CPR class the church is hosting on Oct. 26 (limited space available). Visit www.eastlakecongregational.org or call 303-452-1681.

Arvada will be transformed with scarecrows of all shapes and sizes 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. The annual scarecrow festival is free and include activities for all ages and interests. Businesses, individuals, schools or organizations can enter a decorated scarecrow. Application and entry fee information is available at www.historicarvada.org or by calling the Historic Olde Town Arvada at 303-4206100. The decorated pumpkin contest also returns; applications can be found at www.arvadafestivals.com. Pumpkins will be sold, and proceeds will benefit the Arvada Community Food Bank.

SATURDAY/OCT. 12 ART DISPLAY The art of Susan Schmitt,

creator of “Women I Might Have Known,” features paintings, prints, handmade dolls and greeting cards is on display at the Aar River Gallery, 3707 W. 73rd Ave., Westminster. The Second Saturday Art Walk is from 1-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, in the historic Westminster Art District. Schmitt will do a free demonstration 2-4 p.m. The gallery is open Wednesdays through Saturdays. Visit www.aarrivergallery.com or call 303-426-4114.

SATURDAY/OCT. 12 OKTOBERFEST WIN the Battle presents Oktoberfest, a silent auction and raffle, 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at Village at Five Parks Depot, 13810 W. 85th Drive, Arvada. Tickets for sale online at www.winthebattle.org and includes light dinner, wine and beer tasting. Items available for auction include an iPad mini, flat screen TV, coffeemaker, gift certificates, gift baskets and more. SATURDAY/OCT. 12 BABYSITTING CLASS First-time baby-

sitters ages 11-13 can learn everything they need to know when responsible for young children. Class is offered 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Skills covered include CPR, first aid, growth and development, safety, feeding, discipline, diapering and bathing. Call 303-4508800 or go to www.northglenn.org/ recxpress to register.

SATURDAY/OCT. 12 FRIGHT FEST Children ages 11-18 are invited to take a trip to Elitch Gardens and its Fright Fest as part of the Recreational Alternative Programming series. Outing lasts 1:45-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. Meet at the Northglenn Recre-

SATURDAY/OCT. 12, NOV. 9, DEC. 14, JAN. 11, FEB. 8 MAYOR CANDIDATES North Suburban Republican Forum will meet 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Grill at Legacy Ridge Golf Course, 10801 Legacy Ridge Parkway, Westminster. This month, the group will welcome Westminster mayor candidates. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. A continental breakfast with pastries, fruit, coffee and juice is included in admission cost. Upcoming forum events include city council and board of education candidates on Oct. 12; Adams County sheriff candidates on Nov. 9; end of year review on Dec. 14; Colorado governor candidates on Jan. 11; and U.S. Senate candidates on Feb. 8. Visit www. NorthSuburbanRepublicanForum.org. SATURDAY/OCT. 12

MONDAY/OCT. 14 RIBBON CUTTING Adventurer’s

Quarter, a new game store in Arvada, will have a ribbon cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14. The store’s address is 5777 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., R500, Arvada.

MONDAY/OCT. 14 MAYOR’S COFFEE Northglenn’s Coffee

with the Mayor is a chance to talk with Joyce Downing and learn about new developments in the city. Meet at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14, at Atlanta Bread in the Northglenn Marketplace. Call 303450-8713 for more information.

TUESDAY/OCT. 15

6-15 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. All the supplies are included, as well as a drink and a snack. Participants will work on a new painting that can be brought home. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register.

screening exams and raise awareness 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at North Metro Fire Rescue District Station 62, 10550 Huron St., Northglenn. To register, call LaLa Zubia at 303-318-3419. Appointments take less than 20 minutes and are conducted by St. Joseph’s trained specialists and breast radiologists.

accepted on free landfill day, and Front Range Landfill does not take appliances with Freon. Call for a special pick up for these items at 303-450-4004. All loads to the landfill must be covered. Proof of residency such as a driver’s license and/ or current utility bill is required. Call 303450-4004 for more information.

TUESDAY/OCT. 15

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BLOOD DRIVE Front Range Community College community blood drive is from 10-10:40 a.m. and noon to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, inside Bonfils’ mobile bus at 3645 W. 112th Ave., Westminster. For information, or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www. bonfils.org.

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countries and for more than 4,000 miles, many regard the Nile as the most important river in the world because of its role in the development of ancient civilizations. Join Active Minds from 1:45-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, as we explore this great river, visiting its winding path through history as well as its current relevance in the world. Program is free and takes place at Covenant Village of Colorado, 9153 Yarrow St., Westminster. RSVP at 303-515-6351.

THURSDAY/OCT. 17 FAMILY NIGHTS Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation will host its new Family Fit and Fun Nights 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 17, at the Anderson Building, 4355 Field St. People can attend one or both nights. All family members, ages 4 and up, are invited. The night’s activities will include playing games like tag, follow the leader and Twister, and running relays. To register, call 303-2311300 or visit www.ci.wheatridge.co.us/ registration.

invites residents to protect their identity and personal information by taking part in the annual Shred-A-Thon 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 12, in the parking lot at the Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Arvada Police partners with Shred-it to safely destroy documents containing personal information. Resident and businesses can bring up to three boxes or three bags of documents. The event is free, but donations are welcomed. Proceeds benefit the W. Michael Northey Foundation, which provides scholarships to local high school students who want to pursue a higher education degree. Area high school students and Arvada Police Explorers will be on hand to assist with unloading items.

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COMING SOON/OCT. 18

SEED PICKING The Jefferson County Nature Association needs volunteers to pick seeds to enhance Rocky Flats. Picking will happen 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 12 and Oct. 26. Learn about prairie ecology in a lovely setting northwest of Denver near State Highways 72 and 93. Sign up and register by the Thursday before each pick. Go to http://tinyurl.com/ SeedPick2013 to get details, and share your email to get pick site directions and free lunch. Signed waiver required (if younger than 18, waiver must be signed

BLOOD DRIVE Ten West at Westmoor Technology Park community blood drive is 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, inside the Seminar Room in the Westmoor Technology Park, 10155 Westmoor Drive, Westminster. For information, or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-3632300 or visit www.bonfils.org.

OCTOBERFEST POTLUCK As part of the Festive Friday series, enjoy an Octoberfest potluck at noon Friday, Oct. 18, as the Northglenn Senior Organization provides the bratwursts and guests provide a dessert or side dish. For people ages 55 and over. Call 303-450-8801 for more information.

TUESDAY/OCT. 15

FREE MAMMOGRAMS St. Joseph’s

PAINTING PARTY Gallery on the Go presents a painting party for kids ages

presents a friends and family production of “Murder at the Starlight Lounge,” a traveling production of a classic radio murder mystery. Show times are 7 p.m. Oct. 18-19, 25-26 at 9460 W. 58th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-456-6772 or visit www. coloradoacts.org.

WEDNESDAY/OCT. 16

LIFETREE CAFÉ The consequences of being too quick to judge will be examined at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, titled “Wrongly Accused: A Rush to Judgment Destroys a Life,” features an exclusive filmed interview with Tim Masters, who spent 10 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. Masters tells how he was targeted as a suspect and how the justice system failed him. And what it was like to serve a life sentence as an innocent man. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual coffeehouse-type setting. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Polly Wegner at 303-4244454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net.

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THURSDAY/OCT. 17 SPAGHETTI DINNER Men desiring

to join Spirit of Christ Knights of Columbus Council 12979 are invited, along with their families, to a spaghetti dinner and information night 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, in basement hall at Spirit of Christ Catholic Community Church, 7400 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. The council is a Catholic fraternal charitable organization. Interested men must be practicing Catholics. Must RSVP at www. council12979.org. For information, email info@council12979.org.

COMING SOON

Branch will host a Jeffco school board candidates forum at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Arvada Food Bank, 8555 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Public invited.

COMING SOON/OCT. 19 MOVIE NIGHT “The Way,” a 2010 American drama film to honor the Camino de Santiago and promote the traditional pilgrimage, will be shown at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at Living Light of Peace, 5927 Miller St., Arvada. The movie stars Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez. Trail mix and other snacks will be served; bring your own water bottle. Movie is free and donations are accepted. COMING SOON/OCT. 19 CHARITY LUNCHEON Alpha Xi Delta alumnae present their annual fundraising Sweet Charity Affair and Luncheon 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at Calvary Baptist Church, 6500 E. Girard, Denver. Money from this bake sale, silent auction, live auction, art boutique and luncheon (catered by Taste of the Season) will go to projects such as Autism Speaks, the Boys and Girls Club of Denver, FACES (Family Advocacy, Care, Education, Support) and the Family Crisis Center. To purchase tickets, contact Barbara Vietti, 6242 W. Coal Mine Place, Littleton, CO 80128; bvietti@comcast.net or 303-979-7561. Tickets purchased by mail can be picked up at the door upon your arrival. COMING SOON/OCT. 19 LANDFILL DAY Front Range Landfill offers residents an opportunity to dispose of items that are too large to fit in a polycart. Landfill day lasts 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at 1830 Weld County Road 5, Erie. Tires are not

GENEALOGY PROGRAM Join certified genealogist Carol Darrow at College Hill Library to search your family history Oct. 19. There will be two sessions: from 1:30-3 p.m. and 3-4:30 p.m. Registration is required; call the Westminster Public Library at College Hill at 303-658-2603. Beginners are welcome; assistance will be provided. Bring the names of your grandparents and their locations in 1930 and 1940. This free event is sponsored by the Westminster Historical Society. See www.westminsterhistory@qwestoffice. net for information. COMING SOON/OCT. 19 PAINTING PARTY Join the painting party craze with a Coffee and Canvas party hosted by Gallery on the Go 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. This two-hour session includes painting supplies, coffee, snacks and your newly-created painting that you get to keep. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register. COMING SOON/OCT. 19 BASKETBALL CAMP Youth ages 7-14 can improve their skills using the same drills used by elite high school teams and squads in the NCAA and NBA, but geared for younger kids. Camp lasts 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Go to www.galenharkness.com for information on the camp. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www. northglenn.org/recxpress to register. Your Week continues on Page 22

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COMING SOON/OCT. 20 CONCERT The Lutheran Chorale will present its first concert of the season, styled Music of the Reformation, featuring music representing elements of faith in Luther’s Catechism. Concerts are at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, at Peace Lutheran Church, 5675 Field St., Arvada; and at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, at Advent Lutheran Church, 7979 Meade St., Westminster. Call 303-424-4454 for ticket information on the 3 p.m. show, and call 303-428-7501 for ticket information on the later show. COMING SOON/OCT. 20

tion Dog Training and Rescue, using behavior science, holistic approaches and positive reinforcement techniques tailored to each individual dog, pet parent and specific situation. Learn to evaluate behavior, design exercises, coach humans, handle dogs, deliver presentations, and resolve and prevent a variety of behavior problems. Classes in Denver and Lakewood. request an application at mishamayfoundation@gmail.com. Contact mishamayfoundation@gmail.com or call 303-239-0382 for information.

WOMEN’S NETWORKING group in Arvada has openings for

women in business who can commit to a weekly Wednesday morning meeting. One member per business category. Contact Info@OurConnection.org or call 303- 438-6783.

BENEFIT ADAMS Mystery Playhouse hosts a benefit for the utility assistance program noon to 2:45 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, at the Adams Mystery Playhouse, 2406 Federal Blvd., Adams County. Enjoy a scavenger hunt in the foyer of the playhouse, a delicious lunch and then the play Murder at the Speakeasy. This event is great for all ages. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Northglenn Community Foundation’s Utility Assistance Program. Contact Councilmember Leslie Carrico at 303-451-5046 or lcarrico@northglenn.org to purchase tickets.

OPEN MIC Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents open mic night – celebrate your teen self 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. This program gives teens the opportunity to express their performing art including voice and instrument, acting, poetry, stand-up comedy, mime, etc. Open to all students in sixth to 12th grades. Email bellbottoms809@ gmail.com.

COMING SOON/OCT. 21

DOGTOBER FEST Foothills Animal Shelter plans Dogtober Fest, during which all adoptions of dogs 6 months and older will be 50 percent off from Oct. 1-31. Included in all adoptions are spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchip, and health check. Visit www.FoothillsAnimalShelter.org/Adopt.

SALEM WITCHES In 1692 in Salem, Mass., an extraordinary series of events coupled with the hysterical reaction of the community resulted in what is referred to as the Salem Witch Hunt. Hundreds of individuals were tried for the crime of witchcraft and many were executed as a result. Join Active Minds 1-2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, as we seek to understand this astounding moment in our country’s early history. Program is free and takes place at Keystone Place at Legacy Ridge, 11180 Irving Drive, Westminster. Call 303-465-5600 to RSVP. COMING SOON/OCT. 22 BOOK CLUB As part of the senior book club, read about the near-death experience of Dr. Eben Alexander in “Proof of Heaven – A Neurosurgeon’s Journey.” The club meets at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, at the Northglenn Senior Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Call 303-450-8801 to reserve a copy. For people ages 55 and over. COMING SOON/OCT. 23 TRAVEL FILM As part of the Northglenn travel film series, take a trip to Asia and witness the stunning architecture, the great handicrafts and the friendly and unique faces of traders at some of the greatest open markets in Asia, at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, at the D.L. Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community Center Drive. Filmmaker Marlin Darrah will be on hand to personally narrate the film “The Silk Road.” Call 303-450-8800 for more information. COMING SOON/OCT. 23, JAN. 25, FEB. 19, MARCH 12, APRIL 2 TRAVEL FILMS A series of hosted travel films is presented at the D.L. Parsons Theatre inside the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Tour guides are professional film makers who personally narrate their films. Shows begin at 10:30 a.m. and include a 15-minute intermission with refreshments. Individual and season tickets are available. Call 303-450-8800 for information and reservations. Schedule of films: OCT. 23: The Silk Road, by Marlin Darrah. JAN. 15: Lure and Lore of Deserts, by Sandy Mortimer FEB. 19: Taiwan, by Buddy Hatton MARCH 12: Majestic Montana, by Steve Gonser APRIL 2: Eastern Canada RV Adventure, by John Holod and Jodie Ginter

RECURRING EVENTS DOG TRAINER Become a dog trainer with Misha May Founda-

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RECURRING/THROUGH NOV. 4 ART EXHIBIT The Paletteers Art Club is sponsoring an

exhibit of original art works by their members Oct. 7 to Nov. 4 at Westminster City Hall, 4800 W. 92nd Ave., Westminster. The exhibit is open to the public 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The show will feature a variety of art mediums, styles, and prices. This is a chance to own an original piece of art by a local artist.

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queen sizes are needed. Deliver donations from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday to the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, 1213 Washington Ave., Golden; or from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday at the museum office, 651 Corporate Circle, Suite 102, Golden. Donations will be taken through April 30, 2014. Call 303-277-0377.

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LOOKING AHEAD/OCT. 25 FUN FEST The Pinnacle Charter School plans its first Fun Fest

5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, at 1001 W. 84th Ave., Federal Heights. Parents pay just one price for children to play unlimited games. There is food, popcorn, cotton candy, drinks, and lots of fun. Visit www.pinnaclecsi.org.

LOOKING AHEAD/OCT. 25-27 VEGAS SHOW The Northland Chorale proudly presents

“Vegas: Then & Now,” including songs from the Rat Pack and Elvis to Elton John and Celine Dion. Musical direction by Mark Stamper; comedian Gary Carnes as emcee. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, and Saturday, Oct. 26, and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, at the DL Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community Center Drive, Northglenn. Visit www.northlandchorale.org or call 720-515-4652.

LOOKING AHEAD/OCT. 26 FUN RUN The second annual Spooknology for Technology fun run is Saturday, Oct. 26, at Silver Hills Middle School, 12400 Huron St., Westminster. The 5K run is a community event to support technology at the school. Participants may run, walk, bring strollers, wear costumes and even register to sleep in. This year’s event will also include a free children’s fun run. Come out and support your local middle school and enjoy the exercise, competition and fun. Visit https://sites.google.com/a/adams12. org/silverhillsmiddleschool/. LOOKING AHEAD/OCT. 26

write in Italian at classes from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays from Sept. 10 to Nov. 5 at the Westminster City Park Rec Center. Instructor was born and raised speaking Italian. Call Paola Whitcomb, 303463-6021, for information on costs and to sign up.

BLOOD DRIVE Sun Harley Davidson/Buell community blood drive is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, inside Bonfils’ mobile bus at 8858 N. Pearl St., Thornton. For information, or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, visit www.bonfils.org or contact Debbie Ferguson at df@sunpowersports.com.

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LOOKING AHEAD/OCT. 26

GARDENING PROGRAM The Colorado Master Gardener program in Adams County is taking applications through Nov. 15 for the spring 2014 class, which runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays from Jan. 17 to March at the Ranch in Loveland. Participants receive intensive training in horticulture through 10 weeks of classes taught by Colorado State University professors, specialists and agents. Contact the Colorado State University Extension office in Adams County at 303-637-8100 or email smoore@ adcogov.org for information or an application.

HISTORY PROGRAMS W.I.S.E. (Wales. Ireland. Scotland. England.) Family History Society presents the Colorado Irish, by James Walsh, at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 26. Walsh’s presentation will focus on the roots of the Colorado Irish, where they came from in Ireland and North America, where they settled in Colorado and what they contributed to our state’s history. The Colorado Irish will also be placed into a national and international context, relating them to the wider story of the Irish diaspora. Both programs are at the Central Denver Public Library, 10 W. Fourteenth Avenue Parkway, in the 7th floor training room. Visit www.wise-fhs.org.

ITALIAN CLASSES Beginners can learn to speak, read and

RECURRING/THROUGH DEC. 1 PLAYWRITING INITIATIVE The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is launching a new playwriting initiative for Colorado high schools students. The center will first send professional playwrights into high school English, language arts and drama classes to provide workshops in writing a one-act play. Then, the program will host a statewide competition for original one-act plays written by high school students. The plays, which are accepted Oct. 1 to Dec. 1, will be judged blindly by Denver Center professionals. The competition will result in 10 semifinalists, three finalists and one winner. For a full timeline and rules, visit denvercenter.org/playwright or contact academy@dcpa.org. RECURRING/THROUGH APRIL 30 QUILT DONATIONS The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum is

LOOKING AHEAD/OCT. 27 HAUNTED HANGAR Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum will transform into a Haunted Hangar from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27. Enter the space and alien costume contest, fill up your goody bag with treats, pose for a photo with your favorite Star Wars of sci-fi character, watch robot demonstrations, and more. All activities are included with admission; members are admitted free. Wings Over the Rockies is in the historic Lowry Air Force Base Hangar No. 1 near Alameda and Quebec. Visit www.WingsMuseum.org, call 303-360-5360 ext. 105, or email info@WingsMuseum.org. LOOKING AHEAD/OCT. 27

asking for donations of new quilts to benefit flood victims. Quilts must be made of 100 percent cotton fabric, and twin, full and

Elaine Wolf Theatre, Jewish Community Center, 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver. Sponsored by the Holocaust Awareness Institute at DU’s Center for Judaic Studies in cooperation with the MACC at the JCC’s JAAMM Festival. Dr. Stephen D. Smith, executive director of the Shoah Foundation, will speak on “Testimony and Technology.” Reservations required. Visit www.maccjcc.org/jaamm or call 303-316-6360.

HOLOCAUST LECTURE The 11th Annual Fred Marcus Memorial Holocaust Lecture is at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, in the

MEDICARE 101 Is Medicare a mystery to you? Learn the basics of Medicare and what resources to turn to as you maneuver the Medicare maze at a program 7-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, presented by State Health Insurance Program at Centura, underwritten by Centura Health LINKS. Program is free, but please register in advance at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303-425-9583. LOOKING AHEAD/OCT. 31, NOV. 14 NIGHT OUT Friends of Broomfield plans Friends Nights Out for adults with developmental disabilities through the rest of the year. The Friends Halloween Party is 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, at the Friends new building, 11851 Saulsbury St., Broomfield. Register by Monday, Oct. 28. The Nov. 14 Friends night is a dinner out at My Pie, 6-8:30 p.m. Meet at Friends new building, and register by Monday, Nov. 11. The final night out of the year is 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12. The Friends will have a holiday party at its new building. Register by Monday, Dec. 9. Contact Molly Coufal, evening/social program director, at info@ friendsofbroomfield.org or call 303-404-0123. LOOKING AHEAD/NOV. 1 NATURE VERSES Imagination Makers Theater Company presents Poetrees … and Other Verses from Nature at 12:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at the Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield. Show dramatizes 26 poems written by children from different backgrounds including a poem presented in sign language that was written by a hearing-impaired student. Visit http://imaginationmakers.org. For tickets, visit www. attheaudi.com or call 720-887-2371. LOOKING AHEAD/NOV. 1-2 CRAFT FAIR Shop ‘til you drop at more than 55 tables of handmade gifts at the 31st annual craft fair from 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303-4259583. Admission is free if you bring school supplies to donate to local children in need. LOOKING AHEAD/NOV. 2 AUTHOR TALK One Book, One Broomfield and the Mamie Dodd Eisenhower Public Library present an author talk at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield. This year’s book is “Dog Stars” by Peter Heller. Call 720-887-2350 or visit www.broomfieldlibrary.org. For tickets, visit www.attheaudi.com or call 720-887-2371. LOOKING AHEAD/NOV. 3 MUSIC PROGRAM The Colorado Recorder Orchestra presents Music Without Borders at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, at the Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield. Tickets are available through donations. Doors open 30 minutes prior to show time. Call 303-666-4307 or visit www.coloradorecorderorchestra.org. For tickets, visit www.attheaudi.com or call 720-887-2371. LOOKING AHEAD/NOV. 4 PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP BackStory Theatre Academy’s performance workshop class presents “The Secret Garden” at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, at the Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield. The class is for students in fifth through 12th grades. Doors open 30 minutes before show time. Call 303-460-7777 or visit www.backstorytheatre.org. For tickets, visit www.attheaudi.com or call 720-887-2371.

MetroNorth Worship Directory St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA)

Worship: 8:00 & 10:45 am Sunday School: 9:30 am 11040 Colorado Blvd.

(across from Thornton Rec. Center)

303-457-2476 www.stjohns05@gmail.com

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America 8:00 & 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Wednesday Night:

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All are invited to join in celebrating Christ’s love as we Worship, Learn, and Serve.

Traditional Worship Services with Holy Communion Children’s Church offered during the sermon Faith Formation Hour (All Ages) Contemporary Worship with Holy Communion Wednesday 360 is a weekly opportunity for dinner, worship, music, Kid’s Club, Parenting Workshops, and Faith Formation for all Ages.

121st & Lowell Blvd. • Broomfield •303-469-4004 • www.cross-of-christ.org

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.

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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.

For more information about church and all other services offered, feel free to contact us at 303-452-5120. See You There!

Risen Savior Lutheran Church 3031 W. 144 Ave. - Broomfield • 303-469-3521 or www.rslc.org th

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Sunday Worship 8:00 am, 9:30 am & 11:00 am

Sunday School & Adult Classes

Starting, Sunday, September 8th we would like to invite you to a new contemporary worship service in Northglenn. If you are looking for a contemporary Christian worship service that is welcoming, comfortable, upbeat, and relevant without getting lost in the crowd, please join us at 10:30 am every Sunday morning at 1605 W. 106th Ave. in Northglenn, 80234 for “GO4TH.” We are a caring, inviting, and service oriented church family that wants to “GO4TH” and make a difference. Please join us!

go4thservice.blogspot.com • 303-452-5120 9:20 am - 10:40 am LCMS To advertise your place of worship, call 303.566.4089 and ask for Viola Ortega

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Clubs in your Community

adult survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Northglenn Women’s Group meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays. WINGS provides therapist-facilitated, peer-support groups in which survivors are believed, accepted and no longer alone. For more information, call 303-283-8660. denver thyroid Cancer Support Group meets7-8:30 p.m. Mondays at Montclair Recreation Center Lowry, 729 Ulster Way. For more information, call 303-388-9948. Grief recovery A 12-week Grief Share program meets at

6:30 p.m. each Monday at Arvada Covenant Church, 5555 Ward Road.

la leche League of Broomfield meets 10 -11 a.m. the second

Monday of the month at Brunner Farm House, 640 Main St.

liferinG secular Recovery meets at 6 p.m. Mondays at

Washington Park United Church of Christ, 400 S. Williams St. This is a nonprofit, abstinence-based peer-support group for recovering alcoholics and addicts. For more information, call 303-830-0358 or go online to www.unhooked.com.

overeaters anonyMous meets at 7 p.m. Mondays at

North Metro Church, 12505 Colorado Blvd. in Thornton.

study Group Chabad of NW Metro Denver Jewish Center hosts a thought-provoking discussion on the weekly Torah portion. Drawing from the wisdom of the Talmud, Kabbalah and Chassidic Mystical Masters, the study group focuses on the relevance of the bible stories and Torah’s teaching to our modern lives. The class is 7-8 p.m. Mondays at Chabad, 4505 W. 112 Ave., Westminster. Refreshments served. For costs and the topic of the weekly discussion, visit www.COJewish.com/torahstudy or call 303-429-5177. The class is led by Rabbi Benjy Brackman spiritual leader of Chabad of NW Metro Denver. West Metro Real Estate Investing Education Group meets 7-9 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. We meet in Classroom 1. We cover all the information you will need to successfully fix and flip or buy rentals with positive cash flow. We analyze deals as examples, talk about where to get funding, the best ways to find a bargain and sometimes do property tours. Investors of all levels of experience are welcome but no agents please. tuesdays let Go and Let God AFG Al-Anon meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 12021 Northaven Circle in Thornton. For more information, visit www.al-anon-co.org.

Metro north Chamber Leads Tuesday group meets at 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Lone Star Steakhouse, 237 E. 120th Ave. in Thornton. For more information, call Alan at 720-233-5873.

narcotics anonyMous Group meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 3585 W. 76th Ave. in Westminster. For more information, go online to www.nacolorado.org. neW sWinG Swing dancing comes to Thornton 8:30-11 p.m. Tuesdays at Taps and Toes Dance Studio, 12720 N. Colorado Blvd. Beginners are welcome; World Champion Lindy Hop dancers Mark Godwin and Shauna Marble, along with other dancers will provide instruction. Cost is $5. For more information, go online to www.markandshaunaswing.com/weekly_dances/. northGlenn afG Al-Anon meets at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 11385 Grant Drive. For more information, go online to www.al-anon-co.org. northGlenn-thornton rotary Club meets at noon Tuesdays at Red Lobster, 1350 W. 104th Ave. in Northglenn. For more information, email NorthglennThorntonRotary@hotmail. com. north Jeffco Republican Women meets the second Tuesday of every month at the 911 Driving School, 9100 100th Ave., Suite B-4, Westminster. Check-in is at 6:45 p.m., meeting is 7-9 p.m. Each month outstanding speakers present information vital to our community. Come join us to deepen your knowledge of election candidates, current legislation, and upcoming events. Both men and women are invited to attend. Admission is free. northWest area Newcomers and Social Club, serving the women of north Jeffco and northwest Denver metro, meets every meet every fourth Tuesday of the month. For information, place and reservations, call Susan Dittman at 303-673-9266 or Patti Bloomquist at 303-940-7478. north Metro Newcomer and Social Club meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month for lunch and a program. We welcome all women who would like to meet new friends and find new activities. Call Peggy Frances at 303-215-9627 or Karen Dowling at 303-422-7369. overeaters anonyMous meets from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Westminster United Methodist Church, 3585 W. 76th Ave. Contact Laura at 303-428-9293. tae kWon do Learn self-defense, get a workout and increase self-confidence. Two classes available on Tuesdays and Thursdays through the city of Westminster recreation division: peewees (ages 5-8), 6:30-7:30 p.m., and ages 9 and up, 6:30-8 p.m. Classes at the MAC, 3295 W. 72nd Ave. Call 303-426-4310.

Visit www.hupstaekwondo.com and www.ttatkd.com.

talkinG ideas Toastmasters Club meets noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays at 10155 Westmoor Drive, Suite 225, in Westminster. For more information, call Mary Taylor at 303-327-1616. tops co 538, a weight-loss support group, meets Tuesdays at St. Martha’s Episcopal Church, 76th and Bradburn. Weigh-in is from 6-6:45 p.m., followed by the meeting. For information, call 303-429-5923. WestMinster optiMist Club meets at 7 a.m. Tuesdays at the Egg & I, 799 Highway 287, Broomfield. For more information, call John Swanborg at 303-466-5631 or email him at jswanborg@comcast.net. Wednesdays northGlenn Moose Lodge 2166 hosts men’s meeting nights at 8 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 11449 York St., Northglenn. Call 303-457-3391. WoMen of the Moose Chapter 644 meet at 7:30 p.m. the first

and second Wednesday of each month at 11449 York Street, Northglenn. Call 303-457-3391.

a-naMi (national Alliance on Mental Illness-Adams County) meets from 7-9 p.m. the last Wednesday of every month at the Community Reach Center, 8931 Huron St., Thornton. Each A-NAMI meeting provides participants time for sharing challenges and triumphs, and frequently feature presentations by mental-health professionals and educational discussion. Anyone dealing with a mental illness, including family and friends, may benefit from A-NAMI support. For more information, contact (303) 853-3770; s.bain60@gmail.com. arvada Biz Connection (http://www.meetup.com/ArvadaBusiness-Connection/) is an informal networking event that brings together local entrepreneurs. Meetings are Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at various restaurants in Olde Town Arvada. A $5 fee is collected from each attendee, which is then donated to a local charity at the end of each quarter. The 4th Quarter Charity is the Dan Peak Foundation who assists families in need. http://danpeakfoundation.webs.com/. For information, call Micki Carwin at 303-997-9098. flatirons vieW Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of every month at The Depot at Five Parks, 13810 W. 85th Ave. in Arvada. Polish your speaking and presentation skills in a fun, instructional, nurturing environment. For more information visit http://9407.toastmastersclubs.org/. Music teachers Association Suburban Northwest meets from 9:30 a.m. to noon the first Wednesday of the month at

Community in Christ Church, 12229 W. 80th Ave., Arvada. Meetings are open to the public and include refreshments, business meeting and program featuring music teaching professionals from around the state lecturing on the latest teaching developments.

rocky Mountain Submarine Veterans meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at American Legion WilmoreRichter Post 161, 6230 W. 60th Ave. in Arvada. Active duty, reserve, retired, veterans, interested public and their ladies are cordially invited. For more information, go online to www. rockymountainsubvets.com. toastMasters-WestMinster coMMunicators

meets 12:15-1:15 p.m. every Wednesday at DeVry University, 1870 W. 122nd Ave., Room 134. Toastmasters has helped thousands of people over the years and we can help you. Admission is free. Enter the southeast door to the first room, 134. Call Ray Hamilton at 303-284-4223.

WestMinster rotary 7:10 Club meets 7:10-8:30 a.m. Wednesdays at The Ranch Country Club, 11667 Tejon St., Westminster. For more information, call Angela Habben at 720-947-8080. thursdays adaMs county Triad meets 1-2 p.m. the third Thursdays of the month at 3295 W. 72nd Ave. in Westminster. The Triad is formed of law enforcement officers, senior citizens, fire personnel and senior organizations. Triad volunteers develop and implement crime-prevention and education programs for older adults. Activities address crime from both a pre-victimization (preventive) standpoint and a post-victimization (victim/witness assistance) standpoint. All senior citizens or people who care about senior citizens of Adams County are welcome. Topic changes each month. For more information, contact Jenee Centeno at 303-854-7420. Fridays. coMMunity coffee Join Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp on the fourth Thursday of each month to talk about issues that are important to you. Community Coffee will be from 7-8 a.m. at La Dolce Vita, Ice Cream Room, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; and from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Panera Bread, 10450 Town Center Drive, Westminster. food pantry Agape Life Church distributes Jefferson County commodity foods from 10-11 a.m. Thursdays, at the church, 5970 W. 60th Ave. in Arvada. The church provides this service to all Jefferson County residents. If you have questions, call 303-431-6481. Clubs continues on Page 27

SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF OCT 7, 2013

crossword • sudoku

GALLERY OF GAMES & weekly horoscope

crossword • sudoku & weekly horoscope

GALLERY OF GAMES

ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) Your Aries charm helps persuade others to listen to your proposal. But it’s still a long way from acceptance, unless you can stand up to the tough questions that are set to follow. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) Plan to share a weekend getaway from all the pressures of your hectic workaday world with a very special someone. You could be pleasantly surprised at what develops. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your keen insight once again helps you handle a challenging situation with a clearer perception of what it’s really all about. What you learn helps you make a difficult decision. CANCER (Jun 21 to July 22) If you want to steer clear of getting involved in a new family dispute, say so. Your stand might cause hurt feelings for some, but overall, you’ll be respected for your honesty. LEO (July 23 to Aug 22) Expect recognition for your efforts in getting a project into operation. Besides the more practical rewards, your Lion’s heart will be warmed by the admiration of your colleagues. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) Set aside time to rid yourself of clutter that might well be drawing down your creative energies. Consider asking someone to help you decide what stays and what goes. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) A colleague could make a request that might place you in an awkward position with co-workers. Best advice: Share your concerns with an associate you can trust. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) Your energy levels are way up, allowing you to take on the added challenge of a task you’ve been hoping to secure. Expect this move to lead to an important opportunity. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) Your continuing sense of confidence in what you’ve set out to do gives encouragement to others. Expect to see more people asking to add their efforts to yours. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) You might think it would be best to reject a suggestion others insist would be unworkable. But you might be surprised by what you find if you give it a chance. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Changing a decision might disappoint some people, but the important thing is that you be honest with yourself. Don’t go ahead with anything you have doubts about. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) There could be some fallout from an emotional confrontation that you really should deal with before moving on. Best to start fresh with a clean, clear slate. BORN THIS WEEK: Your honesty not only helps you make decisions for yourself, but also helps others find the right choices for themselves. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Legacy wide receiver Drew Hebel, 22, pushes through the crowd in a game against Pomona Oct. 4 at North Stadium. Photo by Kate Ferraro

Legacy football falls to pomona Lightning unable to complete second half comeback By Kate Ferraro

kferraro@ourcoloradonews.com It seemed that nothing could go right for Legacy against the No. 8 Pomona during a late rally in the fourth quarter. On its homecoming night Oct. 4 at North Stadium, the Lightning was missing its leading running back Jared Camerlo and a few of its key linemen who could have been valuable in a 35-21 loss to the Panthers. “It was frustrating because we knew we were going to come out and play pretty well,” Legacy head coach Wayne Voorhees said.

“They’re big and strong up front, and we just weren’t able to match up very well.” Legacy’s night began on the wrong foot when kicker Hunter Rainwater missed a 20-yard field goal three minutes into the first quarter. After Pomona fumbled the ball 30 seconds later, the Lightning recovered and marched down field that ended in a fiveyard touchdown run by quarterback Matt Lynch, guiding his team a 7-0 lead. Legacy didn’t lead for very long since Pomona running back Chris Marquez ran for 36 yards to tie the score at seven at the end of the first. “The biggest thing is we just couldn’t see him,” Voorhees said of Marquez. “They have a big strong offensive line, he finds a seam in there and he’s quick, and obviously we didn’t stop him very well.” The Panthers scored twice more in the second quarter; one touchdown hap-

pening after defensive back Jack Sale intercepted one of Lynch’s passes. Pomona eventually scored with 42.7 seconds left in the half, leading 21-7 at halftime. Marquez opened up the second half with a four-yard touchdown run, increasing the score to 28-7. Legacy senior Trent Johnson answered back quickly when he caught a two-yard pass from Lynch, making the score 28-14. Things started looking up for the Lightning when linebacker Kaleb Martin caught an interception three minutes into the fourth quarter on Pomona’s 21-yard-line. The late rally continued when wide receiver Michael Straface caught a 15-yard touchdown pass from Lynch, tightening the score to 28-21. “I thought he played pretty well,” Voorhees said of Lynch’s performance. “He played very poise and he found his receivers, trusted his protection and he ran the ball hard when he could pull it. I’m

proud of his effort today.” Legacy’s attempted comeback came to a halt when Panthers’ running back Lukas Russell scored the final touchdown of the match with 54 seconds left. The Lightning were unable to muster up any more points the rest of the night. Marquez ended the night with 32 carries for 269 yards. Lynch carried the ball 16 times for 64 yards. The loss worsened Legacy’s record to 2-4 overall, 0-2 in league. The school will play an undefeated Fairview team Oct. 10 at North Stadium. “We know what our game plan is going to be, and we just have to come out and execute it,” Voorhees said. “Our defense is going to have to change a few things to stop the pass, because we know they’re going to throw it a little bit. Offensively, we have to play keep away. Hopefully, we can match what we did offensively and keep them off the field.”

Bear Creek survives Lakewood in gridiron competition Wheat Ridge wins big; Faith Christian RB scores five TDs By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com Bear Creek outlasted a tough-luck Lakewood team beating the Tigers 28-21 Friday at Jeffco Stadium. Lakewood senior Casey Nichols scored three rushing touchdowns but he needed one more, and Bear Creek stopped its skid. After dropping three straight games the Bears got back to .500 beating a Lakewood team that had also lost three consecutive games. The loss was the Tigers fourth this season by 10 points or less. Lakewood has only one win this season but they could also easily be 3-3 and even 4-2 if the ball had bounced its way on a couple different occasions. Lakewood (1-5, 0-2) will host Arapahoe Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Jeffco Stadium. Bear Creek (3-3, 1-1) will play Chatfield Thursday at 7 p.m. at Trailblazer Stadium. Wheat Ridge: The Farmers plowed John F. Kennedy 52-0 Thursday at Trailblazer

Stadium. Wheat Ridge has now been a part of three straight shutouts, this time again on the positive side. Last week the Farmers were shutout by Montebello 20-0 in a meeting between two of the top five teams in the state. Wheat Ridge (4-2, 2-0) will be tested again when they play Denver South, the team that knocked them out of the playoffs last season, Friday at 4 p.m. at Jeffco Stadium. Arvada West: The Wildcats continue to struggle to find consistency falling to Fairview 41-21 Friday at Recht Field. After shutting out Legacy 24-0 the previous week, A-West couldn’t keep up with Fairview who pulled away in the second half. But to give the Wildcats a little credit, no team has been able to keep up with Fairview who is a perfect 5-0 on the season. A-West (3-3, 1-1) will play Boulder Friday at Recht Field at 7 p.m. D’Evelyn: After three straight huge offensive outbursts the power went out for the Jaguars in their 33-19 loss to Conifer Friday at Trailblazer Stadium. The anticipated 3A Metro matchup

went to Conifer but D’Evelyn is still in the mix for a league title as both teams are tied for second in their league with 2-1 records. Both teams are now looking up to Evergreen who is 2-0 in league play. D’Evelyn will try to regain the form that delivered them scoring efforts of 40, 55 and 42 over the previous three weeks. The Jaguars (5-2, 2-1) will play Evergreen for first place Saturday at 11 a.m. at Trailblazer Stadium. Faith Christian: The Eagles soared over another opponent shutting out The Pinnacle 63-0 Saturday at The Pinnacle High School. Junior running back Daniel Langewisch scored an incredible five rushing touchdowns on just 12 total carries. But again it is Faith Christian’s defense that has been impressive not only on Saturday but the entire season. The shutout for the Eagles is the third in four games. Faith Christian (5-2, 2-0) will host Bishop Machebeuf Friday at 7 p.m. Golden: The Demons struggles continued as they were beaten up by last year’s state champion Monarch 55-0 Friday at North Area Athletic Complex.

Still in search of its first victory of the season, Golden was no match for Monarch on Friday night. The very young Demons continue to experiment with different players at different positions and new head coach Jason Neely remains confident. Golden (0-6, 0-1) will host George Washington Thursday at 7 p.m. at NAAC. Pomona: The Panthers offense fuelled them in a 35-21 victory over Legacy Friday at North Stadium. Pomona scored 21 first half points and then held off a Legacy rally to win their fourth consecutive game. The Panthers again are rounding into form and looking as good as any team in 5A football. Pomona (5-1, 2-0) will play rival Ralston Valley Friday at 7:30 p.m. at North Area Athletic Complex. Ralston Valley: The Mustangs got their swagger back with a 47-7 dismantling of Boulder Friday at North Area Athletic Complex. Ralston Valley had lost two of their previous three games trying to recapture the magic that made them one of the best teams in the state last season.

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Legacy’s Gee places first at Pat Amato Classic Northglenn boys finish in 32nd at home meet By Kate Ferraro

kferraro@ourcoloradonews.com On a bitter cold day, Northglenn hosted its annual Pat Amato Classic cross-country meet Oct. 4 at the Northwest Open Space in Northglenn. The meet saw over 40 schools come out and had around 1,400 runners, which made the race a success. “This is probably one of our biggest meets we’ve hosted for the Pat Amato Classic,” Northglenn head coach Von Miller said. “We have 44 teams out this year. Despite the weather, it was an extremely successful meet.” Northglenn freshman Hayden Opila ran across the finish line with a time of 18:51.60, while senior Luke Thompson came in at 19:14.40. Senior Jason Dinh was on Thompson’s tail coming in at 19:17.10. Junior Ryan Roche and freshman Tommy Kopala crossed the finish at 19:41.90 and 20:23.90, respectively. At 20:30.20, freshman David Kopala finished and sophomore Austin Weisenburg came in at 20:42.70. Despite finishing in 32nd place and not earning any top spots, Miller said the team still performed very well. “We had a ton of PRs,” Miller said. “Our team is really getting strong. We have a good freshman group and they’re just getting out there and doing work so it’s good to see.” Laramie High School won first place on the boy’s side, while Monarch came in first for the girl’s side.

Legacy High School

Legacy junior Emma Gee won first place on the girl’s side with a time of 17:41.80. Senior Devyn-Palm Trujillo finished one minute and half later at 19:02.30. Junior Abby Cohen and freshman Rachel Gonzales crossed the finish line with a time of 19:34.60 and 19:44.80, respectively. All four of their times made the National Elites list. On the boy’s side, seniors Chris Carroll and Daniel came in back to back with times of 17:19.70 and 17:19.80, respectively. Nick Gonzales finished with a time of 17:33.90. The girls finished in fourth place overall, while the boys finished 19th.

Thornton High School

Thornton junior Sean Paiz finished the race in eighth place on the boy’s side with a time of 16:03.90. Sophomore Joshua Joseph came in 14th place at 16:11.60. Paiz and Joseph’s times made the National Elites list. Sophomore Jose Garcia had a time of 16:40.50 for 36th place. Thornton boys finished in sixth place overall. With a time of 20:23.60, junior Kasha Strong finished in 73rd place. Junior Catherine Lindstrom came in at 21:09.50. The Thornton girls team finished in 24th place overall.

Holy Family High School

The Holy Family boy’s team finished the race in 14th place overall, while the girl’s team finished in 13th. Senior Erich Hixson won 15th place with a 16:13 time, which made the National Elites list. Senior Aaron Hillman came in at 16:36.90, while senior Dillon Roddy’s time was 17:41.90. For the girls, senior Lindsey Chavez finished the race in 28th with a time

of 19:22. Her time made the National Elites list. Sophomore Katie Chavez came in at 19:48 for 44th place.

Standley Lake High School

Senior Jake Linford was the first runner on the boy’s side to cross the finish line for Standley Lake with a time 17:51.20. Junior Ryan Seberg came in at 18:10.30, while senior Scott Mayer had a time of 18:48.60. The boys finished in 27th place overall. Freshman Emma Aberbethy earned a time of 21:59.80 for the girls, while junior Alie Settje and freshman Anna Nelson came in one right after another with times of 22:25.50 and 22:29.10, respectively. The girls finished 31st overall.

Skyview High School

The Skyview girls earned a 30th overall placement, while the boys received 36th place. For the boys, sophomore Dathan Wessel finished with a time of 19:37. Sophomore Reilly Engdahl had a time of 21:58.20, while junior Mario Gonzalez came in right after at 22:01.40. Junior Sam Piltz had a time of 22:14.40. Sophomore Crystal Perez ran the race in 20:31.60, while sophomore Shaely Northway came in at 22:55.80.

Westminster High School

Westminster senior Jose Bueno and freshman Alexander Aleman finished one right after the other at 19:33.50 and 19:33.80, respectively. The boys finished the meet in 34th place overall. For the girls, sophomore Olivia Gonzales came in at 26:25, while senior Alexsandra Juarez finished at 26:35.50. Westminster girls finished in 33rd place.

Legacy sends three to state tennis By Kate Ferraro

kferraro@ourcoloradonews.com Legacy senior Dave Rosencrans earned a spot at the State Tournament after beating Chaparral’s Ryan Beckstrom 6-0, 6-2 in the Class 5A Region 2 Tournament Oct. 2 at Fairview High School. Rosencrans played doubles for three years with his twin brother Mike Rosencrans, this being the first year of them playing No. 1 and No. 2. singles. Dave Rosencrans won earlier in the day and continued his triumph in playbacks against Beckstrom. He helped Legacy to a third-place regionals finish with 37 points. Legacy’s No. 3 doubles team Sam

Karlson and Austin Cole will join Dave Rosencrans at the State Tournament Oct. 10-12 at Gates Tennis Center in Denver. Fairview won the regionals match finishing with 70 points, claiming the Front Range League title.

Other 5A regionals matches

Northglenn No. 2 singles Nick Risma lost to Fort Collins Jeremiah Gattas 6-2, 6-0 at the Class 5A Region 1 tournament Oct. 2 in Greenwood Village. No. 3 singles Sam Vang fell to C.J. Moddelmog of Fort Collins 6-0, 6-1. Northglenn’s No. 1 doubles team John Michael Francisco and Ryan Bakun lost to Fort Collins 6-3, 6-1. The Norse end their season 4-6 overall, 1-3 in league.

Grand Junction won the Class 5A Region 4 Tournament Oct. 3 in Grand Junction with 70 points. Mountain Range came in fourth place with 11 points, while Standley Lake placed seventh with no wins in the tournament. Mountain Range finished the season 2-6 overall, 2-5 in league, while Standley Lake ended 4-8, 2-4 in league. Horizon didn’t win a single match in the Class 5A Region 5 Tournament Oct. 3 in Highlands Ranch. Mountain Vista took all seven matches as well as the league title with 84 points. Horizon finished the season 1-8 overall, 0-4 in league. Thornton lost to Regis Jesuit Oct. 3 at Colorado Athletic Club, ending their season with a 4-4 overall record, 1-2 in league.

Ralston Valley volleyball thinking pink Mustangs to honor longtime coach Lisa Nelson By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com ARVADA - “Think Pink” has become a movement. Keeping it moving is the Ralston Valley volleyball team who will promote cancer awareness when they face rival Arvada West Wednesday at Ralston Valley High School. But this year’s “Think Pink” is much more meaningful for the Mustangs. Last season the team lost its head coach Lisa Nelson who passed away after a hard-fought battle with cancer. So amongst multiple activities, Nel-

son will be honored by the volleyball team and the school. Nelson, the longtime coach of the Mustangs, was beloved in the community and her memory is still very strong at Ralston Valley. The school already honored Nelson by dedicating the volleyball court to her at the beginning of the season. While “Think Pink” officially recognizes breast cancer, the Mustangs have changed it to recognize all cancer awareness. Draped in pink, cancer survivors, fighters and all of those in memory will all be recognized at the event. In addition, there will be a Chinese auction and everyone will have the opportunity to purchase a “Think Pink” T-shirt for $10 dollars.

And if all that wasn’t enough a very important league game between the Mustangs and the Wildcats will take place as well. Ralston Valley (9-4, 4-1) is fighting for a 5A Jeffco league title sitting just one game behind Lakewood for first place in the standings. The Mustangs have won four straight games for the second time this season and will meet Lakewood next week in what could be for the league championship. A-West (8-7, 2-3) is no longer in the mix for a league title but they would love to play spoiler to Ralston Valley. The Westsider has covered the game and event but could not get the story and photos in this week’s edition. Look out next week for full coverage.

Legacy junior Emma Gee won first place in the girls race at the Pat Amato Classic Oct. 4 at the Northwest Open Space. Photo by Kate Ferraro

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Costs uncertain in 51st-state plan Secession might leave urban areas better off By Burt Hubbard

I-News at Rocky Mountain PBS Colorado could stand to benefit financially and would see some improvement in the educational and economic standings of its remaining citizens if 10 northeastern counties should make good on their threat to secede and carve out a new state of North Colorado. By those measures, Colorado’s attitude might be: Have fun out there, new state! But what’s left of Colorado would also lose half of its lucrative oil wells, much of its prime farmland and some of the lowest crime areas in the state. By those measures, Colorado’s attitude might be: Can’t we just all get along? In addition to the 10 northeast Colorado counties that have a secession vote on November’s ballot, Moffat County in far northwest Colorado also will vote on whether to leave. But Moffat apparently wants to become Baja Wyoming. I-News at Rocky Mountain PBS analyzed census, budget, crime and voter records to develop profiles of a new 51st state and a truncated Colorado. Suffice it to say, Colorado would no longer be considered a square state. And, of course, neither would Wyoming, with its new Moffat County panhandle. Residents of the 11 counties will decide next month whether to start the fraught-with-difficulty political jour-

ney to leave Colorado and, in the case of the northeast counties, become a new state. West Virginia was the last state to manage such a separation, in 1863, during the Civil War, a move validated solely by a proclamation from President Lincoln, according to a state website. It isn’t that easy today. One impediment: Colorado and both house of the U.S. Congress would have to agree. But proponents of secession said rural Coloradans are tired of having unpopular laws like stronger gun control and mandatory alternative energy standards forced on them by a Front Range-dominated state Legislature. “What has happened is the urbanization of America has disenfranchised the rural population,” said Jeffrey Hare, one of the organizers of the 51st State Initiative.

Bills caused anger

John Straayer, political science professor at Colorado State University, said bills from the last legislative session appear to have aroused animosity toward the legislature. “In terms of the immediate trigger, guns and probably SB 252 (requiring use of alternative energy resources),” Straayer said. “They allege that it is more than that, not being treated properly by the Legislature on a variety of issues for a long time.” The eventual exodus, if the constitutional minefield could be navigated, would create a North Colorado of about 336,000 people, supplanting Wyoming as the least populous state in the U.S. It would leave Colorado with about 4.7 million residents, dropping it to the 23rd most populous state behind Alabama. One of the key questions is the financial viability of a State continues on Page 27

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A childhood touched by impact of war “Year of the Jungle” by Suzanne Collins 2013, Scholastic $17.99 / $19.99 Canada 40 pages All day long, while you’re at school, you really miss your parents. But that’s okay. You know you’ll see them in a few hours or a few days, and it’ll be fun. You’ll get hugs and give kisses, make dinner together, and read stories. But some kids, though, they have to wait to see their mom or dad, and it might be a long time. In “Year of the Jungle” by Suzanne Collins, illustrated by James Proimos, you’ll see why. Suzy, who was the youngest in her family, loved when her dad read poems to her. She particularly liked the ones about a dragon because he was ‘the bravest of all.” The dragon was special, and so was everybody in Suzy’s family. But Suzy’s daddy had to go away for a while. She knew he was going to a place called

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new state and its impact on the remainder of Colorado. Financially, state government in Colorado would probably come out ahead if the 11 counties left, according to I-News estimates of how much revenue the state receives from the counties compared to expenditures there. The counties generate between $360 million and $400 million yearly for the state in sales tax, state income tax and the state’s share of vehicle registration fees. That accounts for about threefourths of the revenue Colorado receives from those counties each year from taxes and fees. Extrapolating forward, that would be the equivalent of between $500 million and $560 million in revenue lost to the state from the 11 counties. On the other side of the ledger, the state spends about $520 million in the 11 counties for K-12 school funding, incarcerating criminals from the counties, providing Medicaid, running the courts and the state’s share of running one university and three community colleges. Those costs equal about 84 percent of the state’s overall general fund spending in the secession-voting counties. Extrapolating forward, that would come to total spending of about $620 million. Bottom line: Colorado spends between about $60 million and $120 million or more per year in the 11 counties than the revenue it receives. “There’s still a lot of (state) money coming back to these counties,” said Brian Lewandowski, economist with the Leeds Business School at the University of Colorado at Boulder. By comparison, a similar analysis of Denver showed the county provides more tax and fee revenue to the state than it gets back in state funding for programs. “You’ve got densely populated areas where there is a lot of wealth like Denver County and Douglas County,” said Lewandowski.

Figures in dispute

However, advocates of secession disagree with the I-News analysis and point to their own report that shows the counties break even with state government on spending and revenue.

Vietnam , and someone said he’d be “in the jungle.” That reminded her of her favorite TV cartoon, which was about a jungle man who swings from a rope. Her dad would be gone for a year. That seemed like a long time. While he was gone, Suzy’s dad sent lots of postcards. He missed her first day of first grade. He wasn’t there to read the paper to her, or poems. He wasn’t around for Halloween or Thanksgiv-

The differences between the two analyses involved spending figures on K-12 education, revenue from the state income tax and severance taxes from oil and gas development. Gov. John Hickenlooper’s office had no comment on what financial impact the secession would have on Colorado. The I-News analysis did not examine how much money the counties currently receive directly from oil and gas operations. That’s money that would help run a new state. More than half of Colorado’s oil and gas wells would reside in the new state, mostly in Weld. “It’s pretty amazing the amount of dollars that it generates,” Lewandowsk said. Weld County alone gets 55 percent of its property tax revenue from exploration. That has resulted in a current $100 million county contingency fund and no debt, said Weld County Commissioner Sean Conway, a leading proponent of secession who previously was chief of staff to former U.S. Sen. Wayne Allard, R-Colo. During the recent flooding, the county was able to reopen its roads on its own. “We’ve done this on our own,” Conway said. “We haven’t got help from the state.” Not all politicians in Weld County want to secede. Tom Norton, the mayor of Greeley and former Republican president of the state Senate, wrote in a column in The Greeley Tribune last summer that, while some state decisions have hurt rural Colorado, collaboration with the state, not secession, is the solution. Demographically and politically, the two states — North Colorado and Colorado — would look quite different, the I-News analysis showed. North Colorado would be predominantly Republican, with the fifth highest ratio of Republicans to Democrats in the U.S. Meanwhile, Democrats in Colorado would outnumber Republicans for the first time in years. “We would have a red state and a blue state,” Straayer said.

Education disparity

The would-be exiting counties are generally poorer and less educated than the rest of Colorado, according to Census data. College education levels in North Colorado would be on par with those of Tennessee and Oklahoma, while college graduation rates would rise in Colorado to the second highest in the nation.

North Colorado would have among the lowest crime rates in the nation, ranking from fifth to 11th lowest among states for rape, robbery, burglary and car theft. Colorado’s overall crime rates would go up, with motor vehicle theft rates almost three times higher than those of the 51st state. North Colorado would have a higher percentage of families among its households, be younger on average and have a higher percentage of Latinos. In fact, the new state would have the sixth highest percentage of Hispanics in the U.S. But its black population would only be about 1 percent, the fifth lowest in the U.S. And then, of course, there are the issues of marijuana and tornadoes. Legal pot would stop at old Colorado’s borders. About half of the state’s tornados touch down every year in the counties that would leave Colorado. Even if approved by the counties involved, secession would appear to remain a long shot, as it would require both Colorado and federal approval. State ratification could come in a citizens’ initiative — such as the one that legalized recreational marijuana — in a referred ballot measure from the legislature, or in an act of the legislature, said Richard Collins, professor at the University of Colorado School of Law. If that happened, it would then need approval by both houses of Congress. In the meantime, the effort has drawn national publicity and its share of political quips. Last month, when Hickenlooper was looking at flood damage in Julesburg, which would be part of the new state, he assured officials there that all Colorado would be working together to overcome the disaster, before quipping, “then you all can get back to seceding.” And Conway could not resist a dig at his two least favorite counties when talking about interest in secession being voiced elsewhere — including in some counties not involved in the current effort. “When we’re done, we might be voting Denver and Boulder off the island.” I-News is the public service journalism arm of Rocky Mountain PBS and collaborates with news outlets across Colorado. To read more, go to inewsnetwork.org. Contact senior reporter Burt Hubbard at bhubbard@inewsnetwork.org.

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”Year of the Jungle” will be way better understood by grandparents than by children: author Suzanne Collins’ tale, for instance, touches upon pop-culture things that would resonate with people who were kids during the Vietnam War. Yes, today’s children know all about war and parents going away to fight one, but will they understand this story? I think so. Collins based her book on her own childhood recollections, and her memories of loss, worry, and confusion are wisely innocent and timeless without being too scary. Illustrations by James Proimos help maintain that lack of frightfulness. Overall, this is a grown-up-kids book that I think may actually be comforting to children whose parents are in the military because it assures them that “most people come back.” And for that, “Year of the Jungle” is one that neither of you should miss.

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ing, but he sent a Vietnamese lady doll home for Suzy’s Christmas present. Suzy tried hard not to worry, even though grown-ups acted weird when they found out where her father was. She tried not to think about her dad in the jungle, until she got a birthday card from him and it was nowhere near her birthday. It was hard not to think about him after she saw a TV news report with explosions and hurt soldiers. That made her cry. It was a long year, but then her dad came home – just that quick! He wasn’t quite the Daddy that Suzy remembered. He looked tired, he was awfully thin, and sometimes, he looked like he was thinking about the jungle. He came home with gifts, but the best gift of all was having him home. I really liked this book, but I struggled to determine its audience.

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