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Adams County and Jefferson County, Colorado • Volume 68, Issue 3

Voters increase county board

Number of representatives set to increase from three to five By Darin Moriki

dmoriki@ourcoloradonews.com

U.S. House District 7 Democrat Ed Perlmutter claps as he sees an update on a giant screen TV at Joe Palooka’s Sports & Spirits in Thornton on Election Day. Photo by Andy Carpenean

Perlmutter makes it four

Incumbent fends off a neighborhood challenge

By Glenn Wallace

gwallace@ourcoloradonews. com

Voters in Jefferson and Adams counties granted the 7th Congressional District incumbent, Democrat Ed Perlmutter, a fourth term in congress Tuesday, by a strong margin over Republican rival Joe Coors. “We did just about everything we could to get our message out in mail and TV,” Perlmutter said Tuesday. “When you run against someone as well known as Coors, with his kind of resources, it makes it a formidable race.” The Coors campaign manager Michelle Yi reported that Coors gave his concession speech shortly before 10 p.m., and called Perlmutter to con-

gratulate him. “We ran a spirited campaign. Joe thanked everyone for their support and voting with their hearts,” Yi said. Coors is the great-grandson of brewery founder Adolph Coors. His first political ads of the season introduced himself to voters by saying that he was not a beer. He is the former CEO of CoorTek, an international ceramic manufacturing company. As the Republican Party candidate, he ran on a business-friendly platform, criticizing Perlmutter about his support of the 2008 stimulus package and the Affordable Health Care Act. His brother Pete Coors made an unsuccessful run for senate in 2004. Yi said Coors would take things “one day at a time,” when asked what his future plans might be.

‘The main thing is that I continue to work with Democrats and Republicans to move this country forward.’ U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter POSTAL ADDRESS

Perlmutter, 59, is a lawyer by trade. He had previously served two four-year terms representing Jefferson County in the State Senate. Perlmutter said his major goals after re-election included seeing the Aurora VA Hospital completed, and extending the wind energy tax credit. “The main thing is that I continue to work with Democrats and Republicans to move this country forward.” American Constitution candidate Douglas “Dayhorse” Campbell and Libertarian candidate Buck Bailey both earned around 3 percent of the vote. Bailey said he was disappointed that third party candidates were not invited to candidate debates, like they were two years ago, when he also ran. “Well, I don’t know about (running) next time around. It really comes down to the big money, and not having to work for a living while you campaign,” Bailey said. Combined, the top two candidates spent more than $6.8 million. Much of the money in this race has gone toward a flurry of TV ads from both sides. Perlmutter’s campaign received high marks from ad watchers for an ad featuring a retired Navy SEAL and his wife. The Perlmutter camp also inadvertently provided the footage for the Coors campaign’s funniest ad. Outtakes from a Perlmutter ad were posted to YouTube, allowing Coors staffers to add a sarcastic voiceover and captions. Coors began the televised portion of his campaign early with his “Not a beer” ad campaign. One attack ad by Coors,

CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 7

171,874 ED PERLMUTTER DEMOCRAT

Perlmutter

132,727 JOE COORS REPUBLICAN

Coors

8,404 BUCK BAILEY LIBERTARIAN

Bailey

*UNOFFICIAL RESULTS

which criticized Perlmutter for his ex-wife’s participation in lobbying for Solyndra, was named one of the five worst political ads of campaign season by USA Today. The Coors and Perlmutter families have a long history as neighbors in the Applewood neighborhood of Congressional District 7. Coors and Perlmutter’s father were next-door neighbors for years. Perlmutter hired one of Coors daughters to his law firm. When asked if the mudslinging in the campaign may have done permanent damage to the relationship, Perlmutter said he didn’t think so. “Come tomorrow we’ll each shake it off. We’ll still be neighbors. I waved at Joe driving down his street the other day, and he waved back.”

Adams County voters approved a measure that increases the number of county commissioners from three to five members. The vote in favor of the first part of Ballot Question 1A was 57 percent to 43, based on unofficial results posted early Wednesday morning. Voters also had three options for the election of the new county commissioners: Three district commissioners and two at-large commissioners to be elected by the entire county; three district commissioners elected by district residents and two at-large commissioners elected by county residents; or five commissioners in districts to be elected by county residents. The choice to have five district commissioners was favored by the most voters after receiving 57.52 percent of the total votes cast. Ruth Kedzior, the assistant county administrator, said Adams County was able to pass on the ballot measure to voters because provisions in Article XIV of the Colorado Constitution allows for counties with more than 70,000 people to increase its representation from three to five commissioners. She said the remaining two commissioner seats will not be decided by voters until 2014. Critics say the ballot measure would increase government and spending costs to create the two new positions, while proponents say the benefits of increased representation outweigh the concerns. Thornton city councilman Val Vigil, Ward 2, was in favor of the ballot measure and said he was pleased that all five at-large commissioners would be elected by county residents. “The whole concept of being closer to the people you represent outweighs anything else, including the costs,” Vigil said after the results were released. “The costs in proportion to the overall budget are minute, so I’m really glad that we’ll be able to do that. Republican Gary Mikes, who lost his bid for the District 1 Adams County commissioner seat, disagreed. “It’s very disappointing to me, because I’m not at all in favor of increasing the size of government,” Mikes said. “We need to scale government down to make it leaner, less expensive and less cumbersome on citizens.”

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Henry, Tedesco win county commissioner race Democrats defeat Republican candidates

ADAMS COUNTY DISTRICT 1 GARY MIKES REPUBLICAN

dmoriki@ourcoloradonews.com Adams County voters made their voices heard on Tuesday after choosing two fresh faces to replace longtime commissioners Alice Nichol and W.R. “Skip” Fischer. District 1 Democratic candidate Eva Henry garnered 56.23 percent of the votes, while her Republican opponent Gary Mikes collected the remaining 43.77 percent. In the District 2 commissioner race, Democratic candidate Charles “Chaz” Tedesco netted 50.84 percent of the votes, while his Republican opponent Donnia Howell picked up 43.05 percent of the votes. American Constitution candidate James Fariello seized the remaining 6.11 percent of votes. Henry said plans to meet with city managers, mayors and small businesses beginning next week to start building relationships. “I’m very excited, because it has been a long and hard campaign for me,” Henry said. “I’m just glad that it’s over with for me and that the results are really positive.” Henry said she will continue to serve as the Thornton City Council’s mayor pro tem until the end of the year, when she will assume her county commissioner duties. Mikes, a local small business owner, said he felt disheartened by the loss, but will continue to run his family-owned refrigeration business. Mikes said he also wants Henry to “live up to the expectations that she put out to the people in the forums and do what she said she was going to do.” “I pretty much lost my faith in Adams County voters to vote out corruption, because they keep voting in the same thing and expecting different results,” Mikes said. “I tried my best to bring some integrity to the county, but I don’t think we’re going to get that with the current leaders in the race.” Tedesco said he was “very ecstatic about the win” and is ready to move forward. “I think it proves that you can still win campaigns by running a positive campaign with clean tactics and doing things based on what your actual scores are,” Tedesco said. “As I said before, I make mistakes but I learn from them — I believe in

Mikes

82,508 EVA HENRY DEMOCRAT * Unofficial results

Henry

ADAMS COUNTY DISTRICT 2

62,735 DONNIA HOWELL REPUBLICAN

Howell

Voters approve school funding Ballot questions 3A, 3B pass By Cassie Monroe

cmonroe@ourcoloradonews.com Shouts of joy echoed through Chad’s Grill in Lakewood on Tuesday night at the Jeffco schools watch party as 3A and 3B supporters celebrated their victory. ”I’m trying to keep from crying,” Superintendent Cindy Stevenson said. “I am just ecstatic.” All those who had campaigned since March on behalf of Citizens for Jeffco Schools, a group working to get residents to vote yes on ballot issues 3A and 3B, sighed with relief when the numbers came showing the measures had passed. The property tax increase will help supplement budget cuts of $45 million for the 2013-14 school year. Results Tuesday night indicated Question 3A passed 151,829 to 110,189, and Question 3B passed 141,562 to 119,298. “We’ll be able to sustain our traditions of excellence, and support our teachers,” Stevenson said. The bond and mill levy will help make up for the decrease in state education funding per student which dropped from $7,070 in 2009-10 to $6,309 in 2012-13. The $39 million mill levy override, known as 3A, will be used for day-today operations, educational programs, maintenance, salaries and supplies. The $99 million bond package, 3B, will support capital projects, such as buildings, repairs and renovations. In order to fund the increases, the average homeowner in the county would pay about $14.76 per year per $100,000 in assessed value. For the average Jeffco homeowner, this would be about $3.06 per month. According to Board of Education President Lesley Dahlkemper, those at the watch party were celebrating keep-

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By Darin Moriki

November 8, 2012

74,099 CHARLES “CHAZ” TEDESCO DEMOCRAT

Tedesco

8,908 JAMES FARIELLO AMERICAN CONSTITUTION * Unofficial results

Fariello that and I will take that with me when I start my term. I don’t have anything bad to say about anybody. I think the voters saw that, and I’m really to continue on.” Howell, an elder law attorney, said she will continue practicing law, but remain active with the Adams County Republican Party and abreast on county issues. “It’s been a good campaign and it has been a great experience,” Howell said. “My eyes have just been opened. I’ve never really been involved in politics before, so doing this is a whole new arena for me.”

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November 8, 2012

Odom holds slight lead over Tighe Jeffco’s 2nd district race a tight one

JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

131,940

By Glenn Wallace

JOHN ODOM

gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com The race for Jefferson County Commissioner for District 2 came down to the wire Wednesday morning with appointed incumbent John Odom narrowly leading challenger Casey Tighe. If the vote total stands after all overseas and outstanding ballots are counted, a recount would be required because the difference is less than one-half of one percent of the highest vote-getter. The Republican Odom was appointed to the Board of County Commissioners in March 2011 after former District 2 Commissioner Kevin McCasky stepped down amidst ethics complaints. A former audit director for CDOT, and chair of the Jefferson County Audit Committee, Tighe said he was thankful for the assistance and support he received in his first run for public office, and said the experience was a good one, although he said he was not quite ready to commit to running again if he lost. “I’m still hoping to win this election. And if I win I hope I live up to their expectations,” Tighe said. Odom, who could not be reached before press time, is a lifelong resident of Jefferson County and holds a master’s degree in international trade. He helped introduce Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney earlier this year, during a campaign stop at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Fellow Jeffco Commissioner Faye Grif-

REPUBLICAN

Odom

131,807 CASEY TIGHE DEMOCRAT

Tighe

* Unofficial results

fin was unopposed and won re-election for District 1. Also unopposed was District Attorney Candidate Pete Weir. He steps into the office vacated by Jeffco DA Scott Storey, who was term limited. Both republican candidates said they felt appreciative for getting to run unopposed. “I will keep the future of Jefferson County in mind with every vote, and I’ll continue to do the best I can,” Griffin said. Weir, who had worked in the department for several years, said his new position was more of a passing of the baton, than regime change. “It’s going to be an honor serving the citizens of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties, but also a great responsibility.”

Marijuana to be legalized Amendment passes with more than 50 percent By Clarke Reader creader@ourcoloradonews.com Amendment 64 to allow recreational use of marijuana passed as of press time. The measure passed with 52.66 percent (or 136,501 votes) in Jefferson County and 53.68 percent (or 56,171 votes) in Adams County. The state count was 810,740 in favor to 729,655 opposed Tuesday evening. The passage makes Colorado one of the first states to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. Amendment 64 amends the state’s constitution to allow for the growth, transport and sale of marijuana, as well as allow the establishment of retail stores, growing and manufacturing facilities. Marijuana will be regulated in a very similar way to alcohol. Possession, use and limited-home growing would be legal for residents 21 years old and older, and the system for regulation and tax would be near what the system for alcohol is. There is no change to DUI or employment policies, and stores selling marijuana could still be prohibited by localities. There is concern that the amendment conflicts with federal law. Since federal law still bans the production, transporta-

tion and distribution of marijuana, users need to understand the what they can and cannot do according to federal law. “The federal government has largely respected our current medical marijuana rules, and we’re hoping they will respect our current efforts,” said Mason Tvert, the “Yes on 64” campaign co-director. Colorado voters approved the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes in 2000. Supporters for the adoption of Amendment 64 include former congressman Tom Tancredo, Doug K. Wilson, Colorado State Public Defender, the American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado, the National Latino Officers Association and Blacks in Law Enforcement of America. “Marijuana prohibition has been a failure and Colorado voters are looking to move forward,” Tvert said. “The support for the amendment really spans the spectrum and we’ve seen growing support among all walks of life.” Those who rallied against the amendment included Gov. John Hickenlooper, Speaker of the House Frank McNulty, the County Sheriffs of Colorado and the Colorado Education Association. There will be a 30-day period for the amendment to be verified, and then, according to Tvert, it will be up to the Legislature to come up with the rules and regulations of the growing and selling of marijuana.

ELECTION NEWS IN A HURRY Amendments 65, S passes Amendment 65 passed with 73.81 percent approval. Jefferson County voted in favor with 204,396 votes and Adams County with 82,437 votes. Amendment 65 instructs Colorado’s congressional delegation to propose, support and ratify an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that allows for states, and Congress as a whole, to limit campaign contributions and spending. The amendment does not change any state or federal laws about campaign

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finance, but rather encourages the state’s legislators to take steps to amend the U.S. Constitution to allow limits on election spending. Amendment S passed with 56.26 percent approval. Jefferson County voted in favor with 149,685 votes and Adams County with 82,437 votes. The amendment changes rules in the state’s constitution concerning hiring and other details of the personnel system, which hasn’t been updated in more than 40 years, in an effort to make them more flexible.

A voter casts her ballot at one of several drop off locations like this one on Illinois Street on Tuesday. Photo by Andy Carpenean

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November 8, 2012

Ulibarri wins Senate 21 race

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Earning 64 percent of the votes, Democrat Jessie Ulibarri is the new representative for Senate District 21. He beat out his opponent Republican Francine Bigelow, who earned 36 percent of the votes. “I’m feeling very excited about my results, but also the results up and down the Democratic ticket,” he said. “ During his campaign, Ulibarri said the major concern voiced to him by his constituents was job growth in the district. Ulibarri said his No. 1 priority will be economic opportunities in Adams County. He is also invested in providing affordable health care for residents. “Making health care available and affordable for people facing difficult health issues or tragedies without them having to go broke is also a priority,” he said. Ulibarri said now that the election is over, the real work begins. He is looking forward to being fully committed to his position and working for the people in Adams County. Ulibarri’s opponent Bigelow said she worked hard her entire campaign hitting the streets knocking door to door. Although she did not win this campaign, she said she feels privileged to meet the

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27,321 FRANCINE BIGLOW REPUBLICAN

Biglow

125,282 JESSIE ULIBARRI DEMOCRAT

* Unofficial results

Ulibarri

people in her district and represent them in this race. Going forward she plans on continuing her work to minister to families with disabled children and the homeless. “I care about the people in my district and just because I did not win the election doesn’t mean I will forget their names and retreat,” she said. “I will be out there still trying to care for the needs they have in the community.”

Moreno takes House seat HOUSE DISTRICT 32

By Ashley Reimers

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5,637

For House District 32, the winner was clear. Democrat Dominick Moreno earned 67 percent of the votes, over his opponents Republican Paul “Boots” Reimer and Libertarian Brett Halbert. Reimer earned 28 percent, while Halbert earned only 5 percent of the votes. “I feel really great, not only for my own race, but for all of the Democratic winners all across Colorado,” Moreno said. “It’s really great to see.” Moving into his future position at House District 32 representative, Moreno said he will be focused on making education a priority. He said he plans to address the issue of vocational programs in high schools to help students gain the skills to find good employment after graduation. “My values are really important to me and I believe in giving back to the community,” he said. “As a state house representative, I am excited to be able to give back and make sure there are opportunities for others.” During his one-year campaign, Moreno focused on hitting the streets and knocking on doors. The current Commerce City mayor pro tem said it was a great opportunity to have direct face-toface contact with people to learn about their concerns. Now he said plans on bringing those concerns to the state level. Moreno’s opponent Reimer focused his campaign on education and school

PAUL “BOOTS” REIMER REPUBLICAN

Reimer

13,472 DOMINICK MORENO DEMOCRAT

Moreno

1,056 BRETT HALBERT LIBERTARIAN

Halbert

choices. He said as of right now, he’s not sure if he will run again, but he enjoyed the experience. “This was a great experience and I have met so many great people that are now an asset to my life,” he said. “I learned so much too and that is always important to me.”

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November 8, 2012

Peniston re-elected Candidates tight in Senate District 19 14,112 HOUSE DISTRICT 35

By Ashley Reimers

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It was a close race for House District 35, but incumbent Cherylin Peniston came out on top on Tuesday night. The Democrat beat her Republican opponent Brian Vande Krol earning about 56 percent of the votes. “I’m feeling really good right,” she said. “I’m really excited.” Peniston has spent the last six years in the House District 35 position. Earning the majority of the votes to continue two more years as her district’s representative, Peniston is focused on school finance. She said she will also bring back her tanning salon bill that notifies parents of their child’s use of commercial artificial tanning devices, by requiring parents to sign a permission from listing the potential risks and to stay on-site with a minor less than 14 years old. “I have been so focused on this campaign and I’ve been working so hard, that’s what’s been on my mind,” she said. “But school finance is definitely at the top.” Peniston said she’s proud of the integrity of her campaign. She said it feels great to win an election without

BRIAN VANDE KROL REPUBLICAN

Krol

17,733 CHERLYN PENISTON DEMOCRAT * Unofficial results

Peniston an ounce of negativity against her opponent. Westminster resident and Republican Vande Krol focused his campaign on face-to-face contact with the voters, spending hours knocking on his constituents’ doors. After spending two years dedicated to his campaign, he plans on focusing on his businesses. “I need to get back to work and rebuild my businesses,” he said. “I don’t plan on running again.”

Priola takes House District 56 By Ashley Reimers

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HOUSE DISTRICT 56

12,611 Republican Kevin Priola will continue his job in the state’s capital in a new position as representative for House District 56. He was victorious over his opponent Democrat David Rose Tuesday night earning 58 percent of the votes, compared to Rose’s 37 percent. Libertarian candidate Will Hiltscher ended up with 4 percent of the votes. “I am very humbled and honored that the folks of Adams County have faith and voted to send me back to the capital,” he said. “I look forward to working hard to solve the problems for the folks in Colorado.” Priola is the current Speaker Pro Tempore for House District 30. After redistricting the Adams County resident made the decision to run for House District 56. One of his primary concerns is the economy, but he will also focus on a variety of other issues. “I’m not looking to build on one or two segments for the people I represent, but work to solve all of the critical issues,” he said. Priola said his campaign focus was positive and sticking to the issues. He is looking forward to working with people from all over the state to understand the issues and craft legislation that affects people in a positive manner.

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8,126 DAVID ROSE DEMOCRAT

945 WILL HILTSCHER LIBERTARIAN * Unofficial results , pictures not available

Brighton resident Rose said he was not surprised with the results of the election because the district was not a competitive one. Going forward he plans on continuing his with the Hunger Free Colorado provided hundreds of meals to children in the state. “I will also continue to serve on the Brighton Urban Renewal Authority,” he said. “But politically I don’t have any real plans for the future. Before running as a candidate in House District 56, he served as a Brighton councilman and mayor for 6 years, as well as serving eight years on the Regional Transportation Board for eight years.

Ballots to be recounted as Hudak leads Sias by 0.45 percent

SENATE DISTRICT 19

34,027 LANG SIAS REPUBLICAN

By Sara Van Cleve

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Sias

The Republican and Democrat candidates vying for the Senate District 19 seat are in a dead heat according to preliminary results. As of 9 a.m. Wednesday, Democratic incumbent Evie Hudak is ahead of Republican challenger Lang Sias by less than 1 percent. Preliminary results show Hudak with 46.93 percent and Sias with 46.48 percent of the votes. Libertarian candidate Lloyd A. Sweeny received 6.18 percent of the vote. Because the race is so close, the ballots will automatically be recounted and an official winner will be announced following the recount. “When it’s this close, one half of one margin, it goes through automatic recount,” said Sean Walsh, Sias’ campaign manager. “It’s nothing we asked for, it’s nothing Evie asked for, it just happens. We’re still in a bit of limbo. I think we owe it to the process.” Walsh said they are awaiting the final numbers after the recount to make an official statement and talk about Sias’ future plans. Though results are not finalized yet, Hudak said she is optimistic about the results. “I feel really great,” Hudak said. “I realize not all of the ballots have been counted, so that’s not the final number, but I am confident I have won. I feel like all the work I did paid off, and I’m not just talking about the hard work in the past five or six months, I’m talking about hard work in the past four years. I really believe I worked hard to earn the support of my constituents.”

34,359 EVIE HUDAK DEMOCRAT

Hudak

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LLOYD SWEENEY

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If Hudak is elected, she said she will continue to focus on two major issues during the new session. “I’m going to continue working hard to build the economy and create jobs and continue to improve education,” Hudak said. She said she would also like to continue to support the elder abuse task force bill she sponsored in her first term, which makes reporting of elder abuse mandatory. Senate District 19, despite redistricting, has always been a competitive district. “I like Lang,” Hudak said. “He fought a good fight, a really good fight. He earned the close percentage that this came out to be.”

Incumbent Schroeder keeps state District 2 seat Democrat Angelika Schroeder beats Republican, Libertarian opponents by nearly 9 percent By Sara Van Cleve

svancleve@ourcoloradonews.com Democratic incumbent Angelika Schroeder will keep her seat as the representative for the Board of Education District 2 after beating her Republican opponent by nearly 9 percent of the vote. As of 8:45 p.m. on Election Day, statewide results showed Schroeder received 51.66 percent of the votes, while her opponents, Republican Ann Fattor and Libertarian David Cottrell, received 42.94 percent

and 5.4 percent of the votes, respectively. Schroeder was originally appointed to the seat in 2008 when Sen. Evie Hudak went to the Senate. She was then elected to complete the term in 2010 through a special election. A former tax CPA and accounting professor, Schroeder has served on national committees that examined educator effectiveness and technology in schools as well as serving on several statelevel boards and commissions. Schroeder also served eight years on the Boulder Valley School Board. Due to redistricting, Board of Education District 2 will include Jefferson, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Summit, Boulder, Grand and Larimer counties as well as portions of Eagle and Park counties beginning Jan. 1, 2013.

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Day of healing a time to overcome loss to suicide Later this month on Sunday, Nov. 17, a day of healing will be marked for people who have lost a family member or friend to suicide. We highlight this event — titled the International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day — because suicide is one of life’s common heartbreaks not so often reflected in our newspapers or even so much in everyday conversation. Those who lose loved ones to suicide sometimes suffer privately and don’t seek grief counseling or find others to help them come to terms with a loss. Years ago we completed a series on suicide and explained how suicide as a cause of death is rarely noted in obituaries due to understandable concerns from families who often just want to highlight and remember the good times. Sometimes a suicide is so much part of a story — or a suicide involves a public official or someone else who is considered in the public light — that

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we do report the cause of death. But in so many cases it is considered a private matter and little is said. Sometimes this cause of death is even omitted from eulogies. We urge people who have struggled with the loss of a loved one to suicide to take advantage of this day. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will have an event at 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 17, at Jubilee Fellowship Church, 8200 Southpark Circle in Highlands Ranch, visit colorado@afsp. org for more details. And we urge our readers to seek other activities that may appear locally

in church newsletters or through local service organizations. And for general information about the day, visit American Foundation for Suicide Prevention at afsp.org. Unfortunately this issue is not going away. The rate of suicide has been increasing every year since 2000 according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The suicide rate increased 3.9 percent during 2009 to equal about 12.4 suicides per 100,000 people. There were 38,364 suicide deaths in 2010 nationwide. Consider: • Every 13.7 minutes someone in the United States dies by suicide. • Nearly 1,000,000 people make a suicide attempt every year. • 90 percent of people who die by suicide have a diagnose and treatable psychiatric disorder at the time of their death.

• Recent data puts yearly medical costs for suicide at nearly $100 million (2005). • Men are nearly four times more likely to die by suicide than women. Women attempt suicide three times as often as men. • Suicide rates are highest for people between the ages of 40 and 59 • Native American peoples are most likely to die by suicide, followed by white individuals. We encourage readers to take advantage of this event. We venture that knowledge and comfort gained in support group settings by people who are suffering from loss of a loved one to suicide can in some measure help to prevent suicides. Step forward and take the opportunity to talk and heal together with people with the same heartaches.

Robocalls stop, election ends, life returns to normal Thank goodness it is two days after the presidential election! As I write this column before Tuesday’s election is held, I don’t want to hear another political campaign robocall, see another TV campaign commercial, receive another piece of campaign literature in the mail or have another candidate or campaign worker knock on our door for many, many moons. I was sick and tired of the rhetoric and spin from both political parties many weeks ago just like you. This has been the longest and the most annoying campaign in the past 52 years since I first voted. For better or for worse, it is now done and I am now focusing on next year’s Westminster mayoral race.

Westminster changes ahead There are at least three seated councillors who say they are running for the mayor’s seat. And there might be a couple of folks from the general public who throw their hats in the ring as well. It should be quite an interesting race to follow. Plus, three councillor seats will

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become vacant due to term limits. It is unusual to have four out of seven seats (including the mayor) up for grabs. It definitely will be a new look as far as the number of new people as councillors and a different mayor.

defeated. What a backhanded way to argue against a ballot issue and slap his former fellow Commissioners Alice Nichol and Skip Fischer in the face. I find his remarks to be self-incriminating and reflects the old adage that you get in return what you put into something. I noted that he didn’t offer to repay us taxpayers a single penny. Sorry, Larry, but I voted in favor of expanding the board to five elected officials to add transparency, honesty and reduce the good old boy approach to the Adams County government.

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Former Adams County Commissioner Larry Pace shot himself in the foot last week on Channel 4 News with reporter Brian Maas. While he was attempting to campaign against the ballot issue to expand the Board of County Commissioners to five, he readily admitted he had been overpaid and underworked while serving eight long years as a commissioner. And let’s not forget that he ran for an additional four-year term, but was

Regional Transportation District General Manager Phil Washington says RTD will find $300 million to get construction of the FasTracks North Metro line up to 72nd Avenue. I hope he can. I am glad to see RTD focusing on the north side of the metro area with attention to at least one of the two FasTracks corridors remaining to be funded. RTD folks say this would get the north in a position to compete for federal funds.

But what about the Northwest corridor? Yes, funds are available to build and operate the first segment from Union Station to 71st Avenue in south Westminster and we are thankful for the Eagle P3 funding to accomplish this service.

NW rail doubtful But what are the plans to build and operate the rail service to Broomfield to Boulder to Longmont as promised? It is looking more and more like the NW Rail line is chopped liver. That is why RTD is promoting this new study to define alternatives for this rail corridor and the U.S. 36 Bus Rapid Transit system. I will bet you a cup of Joe that the study will conclude that rail service either beyond Westminster or Broomfield is not financially feasible. Then what will RTD do? Ah, you have to wait and read the final chapter of the study (once it is funded and completed). The conclusion will be a heavy blow to the promise made to voters in 2004. Bill Christopher is former city manager of Westminster and used to represent District J on the RTD board of directors.

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Defense team wants Sigg tried as a juvenile By Ashley Reimers

areimers@ourcoloradonews.com A new Colorado legal procedure will be put to the test in one of the most high-profile juvenile cases to hit the state. Through this particular procedure Austin Sigg, the 17-year-old defendant in the murder of Jessica Ridgeway, could end up being tried in juvenile court, rather than adult court. Jefferson County District Attorney Scott Storey filed for Sigg to be tried as an adult in the case. But during a hearing on Oct. 30, Sigg’s defense team said they intend to file a motion for a reverse transfer hearing. This legal procedure, allowed under House Bill 1271, would require the prosecution to make a case as to why Sigg should not be tried in juvenile court. The defense team would also have the opportunity to present evidence supporting why Sigg should be tried in juvenile court. Judicial District Chief Judge Stephen Munsinger, will make the final decision. Professor of Law at the Uni-

versity of Colorado Law School in Boulder, Aya Gruber, said although the defense is taking this approach, in her opinion, Sigg would still end up being tried as an adult. She said due to the fact that he is on the cusp of being an adult at Sigg the age of 17, and because of the nature of the extremely violent crime he is being charged with, she would guess the judge will decide on adult court, rather than juvenile court. “Sigg is faced with first-degree murder, a class one felony, so I would be very surprised if this were to make it back in juvenile court,” she said. According to Gruber, a former defense lawyer, Colorado had one of the most prosecution-friendly juvenile transfer procedures, before the transfer hearing procedure was signed by the governor in April. Before, the prosecution was the beginning, middle and end when it came to whether or not a juvenile would be tried as adult, she said. “The reverse transfer hearing will really help younger juveniles who have committed lower crimes,

who now have a fighting chance to be treated as the child they are,” she said. Gruber said although she believes Sigg will end up in adult court, the defense team has to pursue the reverse transfer hearing because it is their ethical duty to do everything in their power for their defendant in this case. During the reverse transfer hearing, Gruber said some of the evidence for and against Sigg will be discussed, which could give people a glimpse into the investigation and the personality of Sigg. “We may learn about the crime itself, or the impact the crime has made on the victims, or even some mental health issues on Sigg’s part could come out during the reverse transfer hearing,” she said. “The judge will be under an enormous amount of pressure to make the final decision.” If Sigg is tried as an adult he could face life in prison with parole after 40 years. If he is tried in juvenile court, he could face seven years. Sigg remains in juvenile detention. The next hearing, a status conference, is set for 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 27.

Be thankful campaign season is over It’s over and we’re thankful! No more negative political ads and finally we know who our leader will be for the next four years. Regardless if it is either Obama or Romney, I will now support and respect them in the highest office in our country. As the song lyrics say, “I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free.”

More thanks

Aren’t we fortunate to live in Colorado? Yes, we may get some horrendous forest fires and snowstorms, but for the most part we are free from hurricanes, tornadoes and other tropical storms, such as Sandy. One can hardly bear seeing all that devastation along the New York and New Jersey shoreline. It was encouraging to see President Obama and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie walk together through the cities viewing firsthand the devastation and reassuring the folks who lost their homes that our government is there to help. At that time, they didn’t come with political agendas they came as our leaders. Wouldn’t it be nice if some of the

rancor could be abated when tragedies strike and that such cooperation could begin in Congress?

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And now we turn our thoughts to Thanksgiving. I want to share this article with you: “I Am Thankful For” The mess to clean after a party because it means I have been surrounded by friends. The taxes I pay because it means I’m employed. The clothes that fit a little snug because it means I have enough to eat. My shadow who watches me work because it means I am out in the sunshine. The lawn that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning and gutters that need fixing because it means I have a home. The spot I find at the far end of

the parking lot because it means I am capable of walking. The complaining I hear about our government because it means we have freedom of speech. The huge heating bill because it means I am warm. The lady behind me in church who sings off key because it means that I can hear. The piles of laundry and ironing because it means my loved ones are nearby. The alarm that goes off in the early morning hours because it means that I’m alive. The weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day because it means I have been productive. Life gets so busy and competitive that we forget what’s really important. May all the people you know and love be thankful always. 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.

WESTMINSTER BUSINESS NEWS IN A HURRY Real estate agent transfers to local office Karla Pastore, a real estate professional previously with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Longmont, has transferred to the real estate company’s office in Westminster. The move will enable Pastore to more Pastore efficiently serve the real estate needs of her clients throughout metro Denver’s northern corridor. Pastore earned her real estate license in 2005 and is

a member of the North Metro Denver Board of Realtors, Colorado Association of Realtors, and National Association of Realtors. A Colorado native, she serves the diverse real estate needs of clients in north Denver, where she grew up, in addition to Frederick, Firestone, and surrounding communities. The Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office in Westminster is at 2861 W. 120th Ave., Suite 200. Pastore may be reached directly at 303-525-5198 or via e-mail at karla.pastore@coloradohomes.com.

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Job seekers get tune-up The new reality show “Help Wanted” is filming at Modefi Salon, 8174 S. Kipling Parkway in south Jefferson County Produced by Richard Morrill, Modefi Salon owner and stylist, the show will document the journey of five individuals who are applying for receptionist jobs, but soon realize that they are not living up to their true potentials in today’s challenging job market. Morrill will transform each participant into modern examples of how to present oneself during an interview process. They will receive complimentary makeovers and professional clothing as well as help with resume writing and job placement. More information on the salon: www.modefi.com.

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Andy (played by Kurt Brighton) talks to his fiancée Randi (played by Jennifer Condreay) in a scene from “Greetings,” which is playing at the Miners Alley Playhouse in Golden. Photo by Paige L. Larson

Spirit of the season Holiday play examines family, faith By Clarke Reader

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he holidays are a time for families to come together, but this can often lead to some fractious reunions. “Greetings,” the holiday production at the Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave. in Golden, tackles head-on the faith and family differences that arise during the holidays. The play begins its run on Friday and continue through Dec. 23. Curtain is at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. on Sundays. “The play is billed as a comedy, and it is, but there are also some really poignant things for the characters to go through,” said Rita Broderick, director of the show.

IF YOU GO WHAT: “Greetings” WHERE: Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden WHEN: Nov. 9 through Dec. 23, Friday and Saturday - 7:30 p.m., Sunday - 2 p.m. COST: $19-$26.50. Senior, student and group rates available INFORMATION: 303-935-3044 or www.minersalley.com

‘Audiences may not be surprised by the characters, but they’ll be stunned by the journey.’ Rick Bernstein, Playhouse founder The action focuses on the Gorski house in Pittsburgh, where it’s Christmas Eve and the oldest son, Andy (played by Kurt Brighton), brings home his fiancée, Randi (Jennifer Condreay), to meet his family. The problem? The Gorskis are strict Catholics, and Randi is a Jewish atheist. Andy’s parents Phil (Rick Bernstein) and Emily (Miriam Tobin), worn down from lives of hard work, take care of Mickey (Matt Maxwell), Andy’s autistic brother and are not happy at all when they find out their son is engaged, and to whom. What follows could be a cliche about accepting the differences in others, but a possible Christmas miracle throws the family and audience for a loop. “It’s not like any Christmas show most people have seen,” Broderick said. “I like things with a twist.” The production is the regional premiere for “Greetings,” according to the playhouse’s founder Rick Bernstein. He said that the theater likes to stay aware from the traditional fare when it comes

to its holiday productions, and that was part of what this particular play was chosen. “The show is definitely topical, and has some issues that viewers will be discussing after they leave,” he said. “Questions like what is God to me, what is God to you and what is faith to me and what is faith to you?” For Broderick, the fact that the play touches on all these sensitive issues and the way the characters react in realistic ways is what will make it resonate with people. “The fact that the play focuses on regular people is what I liked and drew me to it,” she said. “It’s a great story about how everyone wants to find a little peace.” The characters and their growth is what drew Bernstein to it in the first place. “Audiences may not be surprised by the characters, but they’ll be stunned by the journey,” he said. For more information and tickets, call 303-935-3044 or visit www.minersalley. com.

Only the annual Children’s Hospital Gala would sell out of individual tickets more than two weeks out. Denver denizens dress in their fancy black-tie finery and come out in droves to support such a worthy cause — this time for the 35th year. Some attendees come for the entertainment — this year comedian Craig Ferguson of CBS’ “The Late Late Show” — others show up because the gala is among the top events of the season, and then the majority of the gala goers come to support such a great cause. The event, from 5:30-11:45 p.m. Saturday at the Hyatt Regency Convention Center, includes a live auction with a trip to the 55th annual Grammy Awards and a five-night Hawaiian vacation, a silent auction, dinner and dancing. Table sponsorships are still available. For more information, go to www.childrenscoloradofoundation. org/gala or call 720-777-1768. For 35 years, the Rocky Mountain community has contributed more than $25 million to Children’s Hospital Colorado through the Children’s Gala, and the event continues to be one of the largest annual fundraising events for the hospital.

Raise the roof at Raise The Arts

Metropolitan Homes honcho, Vallagio owner (and a real character) Peter Kudla and RedLine gallery and event center invite you to Raise the Arts, a celebration to benefit RedLine educational and community development, beginning at 6 p.m. Dec. 1 at 2350 Arapahoe St. Tickets are $200, and may be purchased online at www.blacktie-colorado.com. Enter event code “redline121”. More information: www.redlineart.org or by calling 303-296-4448.

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WESTMINSTER NEWS IN A HURRY Digital media students to display their works Multimedia Graphic Design students at Front Range Community College will display their works in an exhibition through Dec. 3 in the Visual and Performing Arts Gallery at FRCC in Westminster. A reception for the graphic artists will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday. The gallery is in Room C1660 at the Westminster Campus, 3645 W. 112th Ave., Westminster. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. Admission is free. For more information, contact Mike Ruberto at mike. ruberto@frontrange.edu or at 303-404-5055.

Colorado BioScience Association plans Westminster symposium The Colorado BioScience Association is hosting a medical device symposium from 1-6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at the Westin Westminster. The agenda will include a clinical trial panel discussion on navigating the challenges of the clinical trial landscape, and an industry CEO panel discus-

sion on current challenges in the industry, and how those challenges are changing company strategies. A representative from Surefire Medical, a Westminster business, will be part of one of the panels. For more information or to register visit www.cobioscience. com.

at the Cross of Christ Lutheran Church. This 150-acre open space is owned by the Broomfield/Westminster Open Space Foundation and was acquired in 2006 from the Metzger family. Call 303-464-5803 in Broomfield or 303-658-2415 in Westminster for more information.

Dave & Buster’s cards benefit police alumni association

Metzger Farm Open Space opening celebration Metzger Farm Open Space will hold an opening celebration from 2-3 p.m. on Saturday. Metzger Farm is on the northeast corner of Lowell Boulevard and 120th Avenue. The improvements made to this property include two miles of new trails, a trailhead with parking, a fishing dock, wildlife viewing deck and bridge connection to the Big Cry Creek Trail. This autumn celebration will be held rain or shine and will include hot apple cider, pumpkin muffins, music and opportunities to learn about local wildlife. Parking is available at the trailhead or across the street

Order a Dave & Buster’s power card to benefit the Westminster Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association.

The association holds events, classes and social gatherings throughout the year to strengthen the partnership between the community and the Westminster Police Department. Fifty percent of the proceeds from cards purchased through Nov. 30, in either $10 or $20 increments, will go to the association. The cards can be used at any time. To order cards, contact Beverly at 303-466-8345 or beverlym75@q.com, or Frank at 303-868-990 or fspottke@msn. com.

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Celebrate the Holidays Getting ready for the hosting season Some might call the fall and winter months the holiday season, but it could just as easily be known as the hosting season. It’s the time of year when cooking for crowds and welcoming friends and family for celebrations is the name of the game. For those opening their homes to guests, it can be hectic, but there are plenty of ways to make the season as full of cheer as it should be. Decorating your home for the holidays goes handin-hand with getting ready for guests – whether those visitors are planned or impromptu. So, as you start to consider your decor themes, think about updates that can be made around the house to make your guests feel even more at home. Keep this checklist in mind as you get started: • Give your decorations a checkup. By pulling out your holiday decorations well ahead of time, you can save yourself the stress of lastminute surprises like broken platters or light strings with half the bulbs burnt out. If you find items that are broken or in disrepair, don’t throw them out – make a few quick fixes instead. Repair broken items with reliably tough adhesives like Gorilla, which come in a variety of formulas, from clear-drying epoxy to wood glue and more. Replace burnt out bulbs individually, rather than buying entire new strands. • Stock your pantry. During every holiday this season, food will be a major focus. Be prepared for the biggest days by having all the in-

gredients you need in your pantry, freezer and – closer to the actual events – your refrigerator. From spices to stock to sweet treats, it’s better to have everything on hand rather than risking the chance of the grocery store being closed or dealing with the long, hectic holiday lines. It’s also a great opportunity to make sure that you have enough supplies on hand to feed guests who stay for a few days at a time, from breakfast to dinner and dessert. • Freshen your linens. Guest rooms often go dormant during the quieter seasons of the year, and need a bit of airing out before the hosting season. Keep a few sets of linens freshly laundered – one on each bed and a couple in the closet to avoid stale smells. Make sure you also have a few extra blankets clean and ready to use as throws, and don’t forget to vacuum or clean window treatments, where dust easily collects. • Get in the spirit. Add to your home’s seasonal spirit by making a few crafts or gifts to decorate the main rooms, as well as guest rooms. Get creative with craft store items, or try ‘upcycling’ thrift store or yard sale finds into holiday decor that’s uniquely yours. Visit www.pinterest. com/gorillaglue for project ideas and www.gorillatough. com for a guide to which glues work best on a variety of materials, from ceramics to plastic to paper. • Be ready to entertain. Being a good host means being prepared for last-minute fun. After the big meal is finished and everything is cleaned up,

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I.T. Support Technician IT Support Technician, City of Black Hawk. $49,010 – $66,308 DOQ/E. Unbelievable benefit package and exceptional opportunity to serve in Colorado’s premiere gaming community located 18 miles west of Golden. The City supports its employees and appreciates great service! If you are interested in serving a unique historical city and enjoy working with diverse populations, visit www.cityofblackhawk.org for application documents and more information about the City of Black Hawk. Requirements: AA degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information System, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field; minimum of three (3) years progressive experience in a data processing and client server environment, with installation/maintenance on computers and training of staff. Working experience with OS installs on workstations and servers, setup users on network and Exchange, TCP/IP networks DNS, Active Directory, adding extension to Avaya IP Office, ability to restore servers; valid Colorado driver’s license with a safe driving record. Work scheduled is MonFri 8 am – 5 pm with rotating on-call duty to include evenings, weekends and holidays. To be considered for this limited opportunity, please submit a cover letter, resume, completed City application with copies of certifications and driver’s license to: Employee Services, City of Black Hawk, P.O. Box 68, Black Hawk, CO 80422, or fax to 303-582-0848. Please note that we are no longer accepting e-mailed applications. EOE.

Employment Opportunities Outside Territory Sales

If you have a true ‘sales personality,’ a positive attitude, integrity, a successful outside sales track record, and are not afraid to work hard to make big money - we would like to talk with you. We have the best salary, with generous commissions, on-going residuals, Health Insurance, 401k, as well as solid leads provided.

Part-time Telemarketing

If you enjoy talking with people and have been successful in sales and/or telemarketing and maintain a positive outlook, we would like to talk with you. We have a rich compensation program a friendly and fun, professional office environment, located in DTC. Compensations & benefits that include: hourly base-pay, up-front commissions, high-income potential & excellent week day part-time hours.

To be considered for these positions, please fax your resume to Melinda at: 303-753-1393 or call 303-753-0833.

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Be a Part of Something Great EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR The Highlands Ranch Community Association, a 501(c)(4) non profit, has a FT, benefited, opening for an Executive Administrator to the Chief Executive Officer/General Manager. Performs a broad range of administrative duties for the CEO/GM as well as other leadership team members. Liaison and clerk to the Board of Directors. Responsible for scheduling regular and special meetings and preparing agendas. Takes minutes at several night meetings per month. Prepares confidential correspondence and maintains classified files. Coordinates activities with the Association’s volunteers. Performs other high level secretarial functions, including receiving visitors, scheduling appointments, and facilitating annual delegate elections. Supervises Administrative Receptionist and Courier. Previous administrative support and proficiency with Word, Excel and Power Point is required. Must possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, multi-tasking, and communication skills and the ability to be flexible as situations dictate. Send the following three items for consideration: LETTER OF INTEREST, RESUME, and APPLICATION (found on our website), with SALARY REQUIREMENT, to Highlands Ranch Community Association, Attn: Human Resources, 9568 University Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 or fax to 303-791-6705. Open until filled. www.hrcaonline.org/jobs. EOE PART TIME CLERICAL ASSISTANT The Highlands Ranch Community Association is seeking part-time clerical assistance (25 hours per week) in Payroll, including some Human Resources assistance as well. Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality. Experienced capability in Excel. Ability to establish effective working relationships with all levels of staff. Previous administrative support experience in Payroll or Human Resources is desirable. Submit application, resume, cover letter and salary requirement to HRCA, 9568 University Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126, Attn: HR, fax to 303 791-6705, or email to jhorn@hrcaonline.org . EOE For these and other employment opportunities within the Highlands Ranch Community Association, go to our website: www.hrcaonline.org/jobs.

For consideration, submit application, cover letter resume, and salary requirement to Highlands Ranch Community Association, ATTN Human Resources, 9568 University Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

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seeks an experienced PRN RN, LPN or MA. Applicants must have the following qualifications: 2-3 years pediatric RN, LPN or MA experience EMR or EHR Giving immunizations Detail oriented Team environment Fast paced environment Communicate efficiently and effectively Email resume to app@muellerandassociates.biz. Reference "APP RN" in the subject line.

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Medical

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Western Summit Constructors, Inc. will be holding a recruitment event at the Speer Workforce Center on Thursday, November 8th to meet with job seekers and discuss current openings with the company. Interested applicants should plan on attending 1 of the following: â&#x20AC;˘ Military Veterans Only Event 10:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;˘ General Recruitment Event 10:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:00 p.m. Speer Workforce Center 1391 N. Speer Blvd. Suite 500 Denver, CO 80204 NOW HIRING! â&#x20AC;˘ Formwork Carpenters $18-21 hr. 15-20 Positions â&#x20AC;˘ Carpenter Foreman $25-28 hr. 3 -5 Positions â&#x20AC;˘ Concrete Finishers $18-21 hr. 10 -15 Positions â&#x20AC;˘ Concrete Placing Foreman $2528 hr. 2-3 Positions *Full Health/Dental Insurance Benefits included *Competitive 401K Retirement Benefit available Interested Applicants Must Be Registered With: www.connectingcolorado.com A sign language interpreter or other accommodations can be made upon request by calling 720-8655588 at least 48 hours prior to the event or emailing workforce.development@denvergov.org .

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and assistants needed for South East Denver area for Spanish program at Elementary Schools. Please e-mail your resume to: spanishenrich@aol.com or fax 303-840-8465

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Western Summit Constructors, Inc.

is seeking Formwork Carpenters (including Foremen, Leadmen & Helpers), Concrete Finishers, Concrete Placing Foremen, Pipefitters, Yard Pipe (Foremen, Layers & Laborers), and Operators for Metro Denver area projects (58th & York and Chambers & Hess). Applications will be taken at 9780 Pyramid Ct, Suite 100, Englewood, CO 80112, from 8-5 M-F. Send resumes to Careers@westernsummit.com or call (303)325-0325. WSCI is an EEO Employer. Career Fairs are being held at the Denver County WFC @ 1391 N. Speer Blvd., Suite 500 Denver, CO 80204 from 10-2pm on 11/8/2012 and at the Adams County WFC on 11/3/12 from 9-2pm. 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy Brighton, CO 80601

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TO SELL YOUR GENTLY USED ITEMS, CALL 303-566-4100 Garage Sales HUGE ESTATE/ MOVING SALE

November 9th, 10th & 11th, 8am 7222 W PORTLAND AVE. LITTLETON,CO 80128 Entire Household MUST GO.Living,Dining,FamilyBedroom furniture.Small appliances, Pots/pans,dishes. power/hand tools,sports equip.garden tools. NOTHING STAYS!!

MOVING SALE

Large oak china cabinet, bedroom furniture, kitchen, Organs, lots of misc. Everything must go by 11/12/12. 400 Lily Lane, Golden

Online Bookstore closing 20,000 books for sale

Free Stuff Loveseat,

beige floral, free to be picked up 303-688-1813

Arts & Crafts

St. John’s Annual Holiday Bazaar Sat. Nov. 10th 9a -4p

Come do your Holiday Shopping! All kinds of homemade crafts and other items. Facepainting

Hardbacks & Paperbacks 10 for $1 Misc. Figurines $1-$3 November 9th & 10th 9am-4pm 100th & Wadsworth Follow the signs to 10093 Oak Circle, Westminster

Antiques & Collectibles

Commercial, stainless steel US Range with double oven, 4 burners, and 36" griddle. Restaurant Range, natural gas. 4 burners 25" x 36" Griddle Double oven, each 21" x 26.5" with racks 36" high Back guard with shelf total dimensions 60" L x 31"W x 59.5"H Was working when bought from restaurant, we haven't used. We had intentions of remodeling our kitchen. Those plans have changed. These double ovens with the great griddle sell for around $2,000. We are asking $700 to move it quickly.

11040 Colorado Blvd Thornton, CO 80233 303-457-2476

Christmas Craft & Fair November 17th 9am-4pm Over 20 crafters & food concessions

St. Stephens Lutheran Church

10828 Huron Dr., Northglenn

Arts & Crafts

Firewood

Craft Bazaar & Bake Sale

Bulk Firewood

Friday & Saturday November 9th & 10th 9am-4pm each day Epiphany Lutheran Church 550 East Wolfensberger Road Castle Rock Homemade crafts, quilts, jellies, baked goods and "Christmas Corner"

YE OLDE YULETIDE BAZAAR Holiday Gifts, Homemade Food, Gift Boutique. November 10th 9am-4pm, PARKER FIELD HOUSE Dransfield & Plaza Drive Sponsored by Mountain Pine Woman's Club

Free parking and admissions, Free gift for 1st 250 shoppers.

Englewood High School Holiday Craft Fair and Englewood Unleashed Chili Cook-off

Saturday November 17th 2012 9am-3pm, Free admission Englewood High School 3800 SOUTH LOGAN STREET Englewood 80113 Something for everyone, make us part of your Holiday Season $20 microchip implanting DDFL Spay Neuter bus will be on site.

Appliances Maytag Dryer

used for 1 year $150 720-746-8214

Farm Products & Produce Grain Finished Buffalo

quartered, halves and whole 719-775-8742

Logs, various hardwoods, random links, you load, you haul. $60.00 for pick up load. Split firewood also available. 303-431-8132

Furniture Cut/Split/Deliver

$202.25 a cord for Pine, Fir & Aspen some areas may require a delivery charge. Scrap Metal hauling also available 303-647-2475 or 720-323-2173 Twin bunk bed, solid wood + 1 mattress $150 Stanley 9 piece bedroom set w/desk $400 Black metal twin daybed $50 720-746-8214

Miscellaneous American Standard Jet Bathtub Hinged Shower Door 66x26 3/4 Traditional Ceiling Fan with light 2 Traditional & 2 Modern Chandler Reasonably priced, will accept fair offer

Tickets/Travel All Tickets Buy/Sell

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

Cats Free to good home

2 Scottish Fold sisters. Fixed, shots, good with children. 719-357-3220

Free To Good Home Calico house cat. 303-706-0282

Lost and Found Missing Dog

Our black mini-schnauzer is missing. He could be anywhere. He is microchipped, please take him to a vet or shelter to scan & confirm or call 303-927-7640.

Other Pets

2005 Infiniti FX 35.

Gold w/tan interior. Sun roof, Bose sound system. Great condition must see...100,000 miles. $17,500.00 OBO 303-907-3505

Boats and Water Sports 12 Ft Alum Fishing Boat,

with swivel seats, boat trailer, trolling motor, oars, accessories. Excellent condition $685. 303-250-5019

RV’s and Campers 1991 Ford E350 Winnebago 1993 Olds Cutlas

2 Holland Lop Bunnies (303)818-2825

Wanted/Want to Buy DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK, BOAT, RV; Running or not, to the developmental disabled. Tax deductible! 303-659-8086. 12 years of service BUYING COINS and COIN COLLECTIONS 1964 or earlier US coins. Paying 20 times the face value. Call weekdays 303-234-0875 or coinguy3@gmail.com

Musical Lowrey Carnival Organ

Douglas County Commemorative Winchester Rifle. #4 of 10, 24K gold plated, engraved, $2,000. Serious inquires call 719-783-2234.

topper, ¾ ton, 61K miles $4,000 1972 gold International pickup with topper, ¾ ton, 2WD, senior owned, great condition, 60,555 miles, $4,000. 719-687-7669

with brake unit. 303-422-0254

New Quisenart 1 lb. coffee grinder $25, beautiful small chest of drawers $150 Microwave $20 many other beautiful items - nice for Christmas presents 303-913-6792

Firearms

1972 International Pickup with

motor home. Fully self contained also tow-able

303-794-3600

Lloyd Chiropractor Adjusting Table, adjustable head rest and paper dispenser, $89 OBO. Top of the line airbed, new pump, mattress under warranty. Gary @ 303 688-9171.

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Perfect condition rarley played. Original price $12,000 asking $3,000. 303-467-1884

Garage Storage needed ASAP

for 3 months until remodel complete. Call Phil (303)669-3845

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Stranger safety basics By Sara Van Cleve

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Two of Jessica’s Angels, Darrell Law, left, a sophomore at Pomona High School in Arvada, and Kylie Walden, a sophomore at Standley Lake High School in Westminster, walk down Carr Drive near Warder Elementary School on Monday, Oct. 29. Photo by Sara Van Cleve

Jessica’s Angels keep watch High school students initiate effort to keep children safe after school By Sara Van Cleve

svancleve@ourcoloradonews.com As the march for justice for Jessica Ridgeway proceeds, a group of students are on the streets to make sure a similar tragedy doesn’t happen again. High school students from Arvada and Westminster high schools rallied to be extra pairs of eyes for children walking home from their elementary schools. Alex Groen, a junior at Pomona High School in Arvada, came up with the idea for Jessica’s Angels as he watched the tragedy unfold so close to home. “It was mainly the tragedy and wanting to help Jessica Ridgeway,” Groen said. “Instead of sitting on the couch, I wanted to turn something bad into something positive and make the community united to prevent something like this from happening again.” The program, which is like a neighborhood watch, launched on Monday, Oct. 29.

JESSICA’S ANGELS To find out more about Jessica’s Angels or to support them, visit www.facebook.com/JessicasAngelsColorado, follow them on Twitter at @JessicasAngels or email Alex Groen at JessicasAngelsColorado@gmail.com. As of Nov. 1, about 30 students from area high schools have been involved, walking up and down the blocks near feeder elementary schools simply watching out for children and being a presence to deter incidents. “I don’t want anything else to happen like what happened to Jessica,” said Kylie Walden, one of Jessica’s Angels and a sophomore at Standley Lake High School in Westminster. “It upsets me, and it makes me sad this happened.” Jessica Ridgeway, 10, disappeared in Westminster Oct. 5 and her remains were found at Pattridge Park open space in Arvada. Austin Sigg, 17, has been charged with murder. Jessica’s Angels have had a presence around three elementary schools so far — Warder, Weber and Parr. Groen said the response from parents has been positive and thanked students. “It’s a neat idea,” said Bill Boyle, a parent at Warder Elementary School. “We all need to look out for each other. It’s a great lesson for the high school kids to learn.” Jessica’s Angels has not been officially supported by Jefferson County Schools, mainly because it has become

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allow the chain. Attorney Brian C. Proffitt, of the firm of Foster Graham Milstein & Calisher LLP, represented the applicant, Trader Joe’s Company. Assistant city attorney Dan Douglas represented the licensing authority. No parties appeared in protest to the proposed application. The liquor license application approval is tentative until final inspections.

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Tony Pasquini returns to Uptown with Pasquini’s 17th inside the old JR’s space on 17th and Clarkson. The restaurant will feature the traditional Italian family recipes made famous at Pasquini’s Highland, Pasquini’s Lone Tree and at Tony P’s in Cherry Creek, plus they have enhanced the menu with an

added focus on healthier options. “We craft our Italian family recipes with an eye toward healthy eating, promote local food producers and keep our prices affordable,” Pasquini said. “We offer many low-calorie, gluten-free and vegetarian options, and have added Napoletana style pizzas to our extensive menu. We are excited for the opportunity to participate in our family of shared values — community, acceptance and love of good food and hospitality. “ Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.

more of a community watch rather than a schoolyard watch, said Jeffco Schools spokeswoman Lynn Setzer. “We’re not sure what role a district would play in what he’s doing; it’s more of a community watch, but they’re still talking,” Setzer said. “We love his passion and his dedication to making sure kids are safe; we definitely admire that.” In the program’s first three days, Groen and his fellow students handed out 110 free Jessica’s Angels T-shirts to help raise awareness of what they’re doing as well as to encourage others to keep an eye out also. The purple shirts emblazoned with a ribbon, halo and “Jessica’s Angels” are being provided at a discounted rate by Color Concepts Apparel, 5556 Harlan St. Though the shirts are free, donations are accepted to defray the cost. Donation checks can be made Color Concepts Apparel with the memo “Jessica’s Angels” and dropped off or mailed to the store. Groen said Jessica’s Angels plan to be on the streets for as long as they can be. “We’ll be out here as long as possible,” he said. “We’ll get out as much as we possibly can.” Jessica’s Angels has relied mainly on social media to get the word out about the program and where the students will be each day. As of Nov. 2, their Facebook page has more than 3,000 likes.

Children knowing four simple words — no, go, yell, tell — can make all the difference if they are ever confronted with a scary situation. With stranger awareness and safety on the minds of parents everywhere, Arvada Police Department volunteers are hosting stranger awareness classes for school-age children. Volunteer Child Safety Liaison for Arvada Police Kelly Fochtman said “no” is every child’s power word, no matter their age. “If somebody is close to you and making you feel uncomfortable, first you’ve got the power word, which is ‘no,’” Fochtman said. “‘No’ is your power word anytime something doesn’t seem right.” Second, Fochtman said if a child is in a situation where someone is making them feel uncomfortable, they should ‘go,’ or keep a distance from the stranger and yell. “But don’t just go ‘ahh!’ like on the playground,” Fochtman said. “A lot of people might be doing that. Yell words. ‘Hey, this is not my mom! Get away from me!’ If you do that when you’re on the playground, you’ll sound different then everybody else who is yelling and having a good time and at the same time you can tell somebody.” If a child is put in a situation where they are approached by a stranger and feel uncomfortable, the child needs to know to tell a trusted adult right away, Fochtman said. Fochtman and fellow volunteer Sandy Fraser also have advice for children when they are staying home alone and if a friend wants them to go out and play. When staying home along, Fochtman and Fraser tell children not to answer the door, not to answer the phone unless they know the person calling is a trusted adult, keep the doors and windows locked and make noise, such as having the TV or radio on so if someone, for example, tried to break in, they would know someone is home. If a child’s friend wants the child to go out and play with them or someone asks the child for help, even if the person is an acquaintance, the volunteers said it’s important for the child to ask his or her parent’s permission before he or she goes. Fochtman and Fraser are hosting two more stranger safety classes for children of all ages. The classes are from 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., and from 1-2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, at Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St. Seating is on a first-come, firstserved basis and the classes are formatted for children’s comprehension. For more information, visit www.ArvadaPD.org or email childsafety@q.com.

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Shoplifting: An officer was dispatched Oct. 30 to Walgreens at 10390 N. Federal Blvd. in reference to a shoplifting in progress. The store manager saw a Hispanic man wearing jeans and an orange sweatshirt conceal Halloween items valued at $35 in a Walgreens shopping bag and exit without paying for them. The store manager was confronting the man outside as he got into a blue Chevrolet Cavalier with a red rear bumper. It was last seen heading east on 104th Avenue. It was later learned that the license plate on the car was listed to a GMC pickup in Denver.

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FEDERAL HEIGHTS POLICE BRIEFS Theft: An officer took a cold theft report Oct. 30 from a woman who left her phone at Walgreens at 1605 W. 84th Ave. The black and hot pink Android is valued at $700. There is no suspect information. Criminal mischief: An officer was dispatched Oct. 30 to 1740 W. 85th Ave. in reference to a cold criminal mischief. A woman said that someone bent the antenna on her car, causing $50 in damage. There is no suspect information. Shoplifting: An officer was dispatched Oct. 29 to Pecos Liquors at 8411

N. Pecos St. in reference to a shoplifting that occurred. Dispatched advised the suspect vehicle as a white Ford truck. The responding officer did not come in contact with the truck while proceeding to the scene. An employee told the officer that two Hispanic men entered the store and one of the appeared to be a lookout as the second man took two Smirnoff bottles valued at $24.99 from a shelf. They then exited the store and got

into a white Ford truck that had a possible third suspect waiting inside. A run of the plate came back as registered to a blue Honda out of Erie. There is nothing further. Items in the police reports are compiled from public information contained in police department records. Charges or citations listed donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t imply guilt or innocence, and all people are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Charter school denied by school board By Ashley Reimers

areimers@ourcoloradonews.com The Adams County Board of Education denied an application for a new charter school in the district during for numerous reasons involving the integrity of the applicant, PODER Academy. The unanimous decision came during a special board meeting Oct. 30. PODER Academy was founded by Marco Martinez, former principal of Ricardo Flores Magón Academy (RFMA) in Adams County. After controversy and criticism surrounding his leadership within that school, Martinez resigned last spring and is now running a PODER Academy in Cheyenne. District 50 received the application from Martinez on Aug. 13. James Duffy, chief operating officer for District 50, gave a lengthy presentation during the meeting outlining a variety of reasons why the application does not meet the education integrity of the district. One of the main reasons for denial is because the application submitted was essentially copied from a previous charter school application from RFMA submitted to the district last fall. Duffy said majority of the application matched word for word. “We contacted Ricardo Flores Magón Academy’s legal counsel and they confirmed the applications

were almost identical and counsel informed us that they believed the PODER Academy applicant was unlawfully using private proprietary property of RFMA,” he said. “Therefore, this raised concerns regarding the applicant’s integrity.” Duffy said the applicant also does not provide evidence as to how he intends to obtain highly effective teachers or how he intends to provide a sound governance structure in terms of his ability to be a strong school leader. He added that the applicant also has not presented an adequate number of parents to support the creation of the school. Duffy said because of employee and parent complaints filed against him during his time at RFMA and a civil action filed against him that alleges employment discrimination, his integrity and leadership is questioned. “Due to Marcos Martinez’s history at Ricardo Flores Magón Academy, it raises concerns on his integrity and leadership,” Duffy said. “Also less than 50 percent of the intent to enroll forms from parents are from parents in District 50, with the majority of them identifying Ricardo Flores Magón Academy as the current school.” Upon hearing the news of the denial, Martinez said he will continue to pursue the option of starting a charter school in the district. Nick Avila, chief operating officer and legal affairs representative for PODER

Academy, said he is disappointed in the decision but expected it because of the history of the school board. “We have a large community of parents that are encouraging us to continue to pursue this at this level,” he said. “We still have various options, but we haven’t made any final decisions.” Martinez and Avila expressed their desire to provide a new education option for families in the district. Martinez said he would purchase any and all district services the district believes is necessary, he would try to purchase a vacant building within the district, he would run a small school and would not open any other schools in the district. The mission of the school is to prepare students for college and beyond, through rigorous academic and athletic programs. “We want to work with you and partner with you,” Martinez told the board. “We want to be part of the District 50 family. We believe you can learn from us and we can learn from you and collaborate together.” The initial public hearing for the decision on the school was on Oct. 23, but after a recommendation from the District Accountability and Advisory Committee to deny the application, a special meeting was scheduled the following week. During that meeting many parents from PODER Academy in Wyoming expressed their support for the school.

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WRITING ESSENTIALS Avante Leadership Group, a Littleton-based business, presents a fourhour writing-essentials program titled “How to Strengthen Everything You Write,” from 8 a.m. to noon Thursday, Nov. 8, at DeVry University, 1870 W. 122nd Ave., Westminster. Writer/editor Barbara McNichol leads this lively interactive session. Visit www. avanteleadership.com/register or call 720-231-4523 for information on costs and to register. DRIVER SAFETY AARP will offer a driver safety class from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, at Peace Lutheran Church, 5675 Field St., Arvada. Upon completion of the class, individuals may receive a discount on car insurance. Class is limited and registration is necessary by calling 720-321-8940 prior to the class. NIGHTS OUT Friends of Broomfield plan women’s and men’s nights out for adults with developmental disabilities from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8. Meet at 555 Alter St., Suite 19E, Broomfield. The women will make jewelry, and the men will bowl at Chippers Lanes. The events do not include dinner, but light snacks and drinks will be provided. Contact Molly

Coufal at info@friendsofbroomfield.org or 303-4040123.

Like the Sopranos, Only Lower” Nov. 9-10, at The Briarwood Inn, 1630 8th St., Golden. Cocktails at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Visit http:// www.thebriarwoodinn.com/events_upcoming.html for ticket and show information.

FRIDAY/NOV. 9 COED DODGEBALL Clobber the Gobbler, an adult coed dodgeball tournament, is at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Participants must be at least 18 years old, and teams must have at least six people; half the people on the court must be women. Cost is $120 per team. The winning team will receive a turkey and 52 vouchers to Chick-filA. The second-place team will also win a turkey. Registration deadline is 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7. Call 303-450-8800.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 4A Game 5A Game

COMING SOON/NOV. 9-11, NOV. 14-18

11:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m.

Get your tickets early at Ticketmaster, 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com, or for ticket information, call 720-258-3333 or drop by the stadium ticket office.

YOUTH THEATER Northglenn Youth Theatre presents “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” at 7 p.m. Nov. 9-10, Nov. 16-17; at 2 p.m. Nov. 11 and Nov. 18; and at 10 a.m. Nov. 14-15, at the D.L. Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community Center Drive. Call 303-450-8800 for information.

Students $9, Adults $12 • FREE PARKING

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY/NOV. 9-10; THURSDAY TO SATURDAY/NOV. 15-17

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY/NOV. 9-10 DANCE PROGRAM The Arvada Center Dance Theater presents “Bravo: Dance for Joy” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 9-10, at the center’s Main Stage Theater. Reserved tickets for sale; call 720-898-7200. The Arvada Center is at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Visit www.arvadacenter.org. MURDER MYSTERY The Edge Theatre of Lakewood presents murder mystery dinner theater, “The Altos:

THEATER SHOWS Colorado ACTS presents “Pinocchio,” performed by the 8- to 12-year-old Tuesday evening class, at 7 p.m. Friday Nov. 9, and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at Colorado ACTS Theater, 9460 W. 58th Ave., Arvada. The 12- to 18-yearold Thursday evening class performs “The Mouse that Roared” at 7 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, Nov. 15-17, at the theater. Tickets available at the door. Your Week continues on Page 23

MetroNorth Worship Directory

Arvada United Methodist Church

Westminster Presbyterian Church

Lowell

Bradburn.

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9:15 am Sunday School - all ages 10:30 am Sunday Worship Youth Group - Sundays

Sheridan

Our purpose is to Welcome All, Praise God, and to Care for the World.

72nd Ave. Rev. Dr. Jack Cabaness - 303-429-8508 - 3990 W. 74th Ave. - www. westypres.org

Northglenn United Methodist Church

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

LCMS

Sunday Worship 8:00 am, 9:30 am & 11:00 am Sunday School & Adult Classes 9:20 am - 10:40 am

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA) 11040 Colorado Blvd.

(across from Thornton Rec. Center)

303-457-2476 www.stjohns05@gmail.com Worship 8:00 am & 10:45 am Sunday School 9:30 am

We invite you to join us for worship on Sundays. An inspirational traditional service is offered at 9 AM on Sunday. We are located at 1605 W. 106th Ave., Northglenn. The Pumpkins are coming! We are hosting a community Pumpkin Patch sale Oct. 17-31st at 1605 W. 106th Ave. For more information about church and all other services offered, feel free to contact us at 303-452-5120. See you there!

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6750 Carr Street 303-421-5135 arvadaumc.org Sunday Worship 8:00 and 10:00 Nursery provided during both services Church School at 9:30 am Rev. Rudty Butler Rev. Valerie Oden Where science, religion and life are compatible

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OUT OF BOUNDS

BY THE NUMBERS Number of yards that N o r t h glenn’s Jordan Radebaugh has thrown for this season, which is the most in the state. Radebaugh also threw for 23 touchdowns and rushed for 366 yards and 11 touchdowns.

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of touchd o w n s Thornton’s senior running back Keynon Huguley finished the season with, which leads Colorado. He also rushed for 2,161 yards, which tops 5A. Huguley finished the season by rushing for 384 yards and five touchdowns in Friday night’s 49-35 loss to Boulder.

Westminster’s Ryan Belearde, middle, is tackled by ThunderRidge’s Matt Malin over the top of Armando Hernandez, No. 72. Photos by Courtney Kuhlen

Quick start propels Grizzlies past Wolves Big lead helps ThunderRidge hold off upstart Westy By Jim Benton

jbenton@ourcoloradonews.com

Number of first-half points for No. 4 Valor Christian s c o r e d against Legacy in the first half. The Eagles won 52-6, and didn’t let the Lightning get on the scoreboard until the fourth quarter.

GAME OF THE WEEK VOLLEYBALL

Holy Family at state tournament, Friday and Saturday, Denver Coliseum The Tigers rolled through the Region D tournament last week and have now won eight matches in a row. They will open the state tournament as the No. 8 seed and face Manitou Springs on Friday. The Mustangs won Region 12 and are the No. 12 seed. Holy Family will play top-seeded Valley on Saturday, the Vikings will carry a perfect 25-0 record into the state tournament.

HIGHLANDS RANCH - ThunderRidge got off to an incredible start but coach Joe Johnson knows some things have to change. The Grizzlies, the state’s top-ranked team, scored on their first two offensive plays en route to a 63-34 victory over Westminster in a first round Class 5A state playoff game last Friday night at Shea Stadium. ThunderRidge (9-1) moves on to play Cherry Creek (6-4) in a second round game Friday night at the Stutler Bowl and Johnson realizes that 34 points was too many to give up against No. 32 seed Westminster, which ended its season with a 5-5 record. “We won’t survive another week playing defensively like we did against Westminster,” said Johnson. “We have to play better. I know we can. I don’t know why we didn’t. I don’t understand. “Hey, we won and half the teams that started the playoffs are out.” Quarterback Brody Westmoreland made sure ThunderRidge got off to a quick start and put the underdog Wolves in a hole early. On the first offensive play of the game, Westmoreland kept the ball on an option and broke free, made a midfield cutback and sprinted 65 yards for a touchdown. Then on the Grizzlies next offensive play after forcing a Westminster punt, Westmoreland hit Jake Hand with a short pass over the middle and Hand went 70 yards for a touchdown. That’s 135 yards of total offense on two plays. “With our offense, we go fast, we have our tempo and we know our assignments,” said Westmoreland. “If you can get the lead real quick and get up on a team and usually get them in your grip, it’s hard not to win that game.” Westmoreland accounted for four touchdowns. He was 8 of 14 passing for 188 yards and two TDs and he also ran for two scores while piling up 78 yards rushing. Steve Ray finished with 136 yards rushing and scored three touchdowns for

Westminster’s Jordan Thompson looks for an open receiver Nov. 2. the Grizzlies. “Watching film, we knew what we had to do,” said Westmoreland. “We knew we could hit some passes and we wanted to get off to a quick start so I just had to make my reads and knew my receivers were going to make the catch and my offensive line was going to give me tons on time.” Westminster, however, recovered after falling behind 21-0 in the first quarter and played head-to-head with ThunderRidge for the remainder of the contest. “It’s awful to give up two touchdowns on two plays”, said Westminster coach Kerry Dension, who felt the No. 32 seed his team received was a slap in the face. “When that happened, they woke up. I thought we could move the ball. I told the kids just fight and we’ll do what we can. They (the Grizzlies) have an unbelievable offense” Westminster, led by quarterback Jordan Thompson and running back Ryan

Belearde, actually outgained ThunderRidge 472-448 and that concerns Johnson whose team also had two extra-point kicks blocked. “We have a lot of confidence on offense, we are just not very consistent defensively and that’s how it’s been all year. I hope we’ll be more consistent this week. We need to do what we are capable of doing on the other side of the ball.” Westminster’s Thompson connected on 8 of 20 passes for 195 yards and two touchdowns. Belearde ran for 140 yards that including a 74-yard TD gallop. Patrick Wilson added 106 yards rushing and Humberto Loera caught both of Thompson’s scoring strikes. Westminster had 52 underclassmen listed on its playoff roster. “With those kids coming back, we should be good,” said Dension. “Back to back years we’ve had running clocks on us. We can compete. I just have to give my hat off to every one of the kids.”

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McCaffrey, Del Rio lead Valor past Legacy we were able to do that,” said Del Rio, who finished the night 8-of-12 for 181 yards. “The second quarter, we kind of slowed down a bit so we need to do a better job of keeping that tempo consistent, but overall, it was a great team win.” Valor Christian’s defense forced three turnovers on Legacy’s first three drives, which led to 21 points. On the Lightning’s fourth series, they had a punt blocked by Valor’s Alex Ulmer. “As a defense, we all feed off of each other,” said senior linebacker Carlos Aviles, who had an interception on the game’s opening series and also had a sack. “You see someone make a play and it makes you want to get the next one. As a senior, I felt it was my responsibility to step up and do something early to set the tone for the game.” Legacy’s Steven Yoshihara played a solid game, completing 16-of-34 passes for 192 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Wide receiver Mitch McCall caught seven passes for 117 yards for the Lightning, who finished the season with a 4-6 record. “I’m proud of the kids; they worked their tails off,” Legacy coach Wayne Voorhees said. “The turnovers hurt our cause. We did some good things in the first half but you can’t turn the ball over inside your thirty-yard line against a team like (Valor).”

By Daniel P. Johnson

djohnson@ourcoloradonews.com

HIGHLANDS RANCH - There really aren’t any bad seats at Valor Christian Stadium, but Luke Del Rio will argue that he has the best seat in the house. When the senior quarterback hands the ball off to teammate Christian McCaffrey, a junior running back, Del Rio knows big things are getting ready to happen. On Nov. 2, McCaffrey scored touchdowns of 30 and 22 yards on his first two touches and finished the game with four scores as the No. 4 Eagles routed No. 29 Legacy 52-6 in a Class 5A first round game. The Eagles (8-2), winners of eight straight, advanced to the round of 16 with the victory, and will play at No. 20 Regis Jesuit (5-5) on Nov. 9. “He’s the real deal,” Del Rio said of McCaffrey, who finished with 81 yards rushing and 44 receiving yards. “Sometimes, I don’t want to follow through on my playfakes because I want to watch Christian and see him make a play. He’s so quick and he’s also a really good wide receiver for us. You want to try and put the ball in his hands as much as possible because you know that he has the ability to make a big play.” Del Rio threw two of his four touchdown passes on the night to McCaffrey; the latter a 40-yarder that put the Eagles up 42-0 midway through the second quarter. Legacy’s Steven Yoshihara passes Nov. 2 against Valor Christian in Highlands “We wanted to get off to a fast start and I thought Ranch. Legacy lost 52-6 in the state playoff game. Photo by Courtney Kuhlen

Pomona holds off Mountain Vista in playoff opener Eagles give Panthers all they can handle but Pomona pulls away late By Daniel Williams

dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com ARVADA - The final score made Pomona and Mountain Vista’s first round state playoff game look like a blowout. No. 7 Pomona beat No. 26 Mountain Vista 42-21 Friday at North Area Athletic Complex. But in reality it was 21-14 at one point in the fourth quarter before the Panthers erupted for three more touchdowns. Behind three Chris Marquez rushing touchdowns and two more by Connor Burns, Pomona (8-2, 4-1) literally ran past a better-than-their-record Mountain Vista team (4-6, 3-2), pulling away in the fourth quarter. Pomona will now host reigning state champion Columbine Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at NAAC. “Maybe our guys thought it was going to be a little easier but we prepared like we were playing the New England Patriots,” Pomona coach Jay Madden said. “And thank God we did because we needed every bit of it.” Mountain Vista struck first scoring a touchdown on their opening possession when junior running back Tanner Chris Marquez (14) makes his way downfield for Pomona during Saturday’s first-round playoff game. Marquez scored Smith reached the end zone on the three touchdowns to lead the Panthers to a 42-21 victory. Photo by Pam Wagner first of his two touchdowns. some good things offensively and deThey would later tie the game 14-14 down pass. “We wanted to come out ready to fensively in the first half, we just didn’t late in the first half when senior Brendan Kearney caught a 31-yard touch- go, ready to play hard for our seniors carry it over into the second half.” and we did that,” Smith said. “We did Pomona would outscore Mountain

State football playoff capsules

CLASS 5A No. 10 Columbine (7-3) vs. No. . .7 Pomona (8-2) - At NAAC, 2:3o p.m. Saturday * Game plan: Ranked No. 1 in the state twice this season Pomona d ois certainly battle tested and still one sof the best 5A teams in the state. But so is Columbine, the state reigning -state champion. Columbine opened fthe season winning five of their first six games, but then dropped connsecutive games to Lakewood and Mullen. The Rebels feature the best estatistical running back in the state othis season in Bernard McDondle. nMcDondle has rushed for 1,493 yyards averaging 165 yards per contest. He has also scored 12 touchdowns this season.

* Extra point: We should point out that if the game actually does comes down to an extra point or a short field goal than Pomona is in good shape. Allyson Thimson took over place kicking duties after Week 1 and has made 32 of 35 extra points since. CLASS 4A No. 14 Standley Lake (7-3) at No. 3 Denver South (9-1) At All City Stadium, 7 p.m. Friday * Game plan: Denver South has one of the most complete teams in 4A, winning five in a row and has outscored its previous two opponents 84-0. Senior running back Pete Williams is leading the way for the Rebels’ offense with 1,039 rush-

ing yards. He had six games in which he rushed for 100 yards or more and finished the regular season by rushing for 478 yards and eight touchdowns in the final three games. Quarterback Malik Tollerson is third in 4A with 1,825 passing yards and 19 touchdowns, while wide receiver Orlando Mosley is third in receiving yards with 810. Cameron French is second in the state with a 4A-best 11 interceptions. * Extra point: Both squads have lost to Broomfield this season. Williams was held to 31 rushing yards and Tollerson threw four interceptions in the Rebels’ 31-6 loss to the Eagles. The Gators turned the ball over five times in their 28-17 loss to Broomfield.

Vista 28-7 after the Eagles tied the game. Senior quarterback Ryan Rubley threw a pair of second half interceptions and Pomona turned both turnovers into touchdowns. “In the playoffs you can’t make mistakes, you can’t shoot yourselves in the foot and you can’t have breakdowns,” Mountain Vista coach Ric Cash said. “But it wasn’t for lack of effort because our guys played their hearts out and represented themselves well.” Maybe it is Pomona’s offense that deserves the credit - more particularly Marquez and his offensive line. Marquez scored touchdowns from 1-, 5- and 18-yards which included a brilliant run where he spun completely around a one-on-one defender in the open field in what was perhaps the Colorado high school play of the year. “I am always giving 110 percent but I have one of the best offensive lines in the state, so I have to give those touchdowns to them,” Marquez said. It was the third time this season the junior running back Marquez scored three touchdowns in a game. Mountain Vista finished their season with an under .500 record but that doesn’t necessarily tell the whole story. Along their journey this season they knocked off Chaparral, who was the No. 1 ranked team in the state at the time. “We were given up for dead five weeks ago and the only ones who believed we could turn our season around were the guys in our locker room. It’s been a season despite the record and despite our finish we have a lot to be proud of,” Cash said.

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State meet closes out gymnastics season Molliconi places in four events for Mountain Range By Scott Stocker

sports@ourcoloradonews.com THORNTON The only thing Mountain Range’s Taylor Molliconi was missing at last weekend’s Class 5A state gymnastics championships at Thornton High School was a trip to the top of the awards stand. Molliconi placed second in the individual competition on vault with a 9.775 score and second on the uneven bars with a 9.65. She tied for fifth on floor with Erica Pollack of Fort Collins, each scoring 9.625 and with no tie-breaker coming into play. The only disappointment was failing to place on the balance beam. Molliconi’s effort was the finest for the athletes representing the MetroNorth area as she also placed fourth in the all-around with a 38.3 effort. The Mustang’s Maddi Rivas also came through with a fine performance. Rocky Mountain’s Keri Peel (38.925) and Lauren Glover (38.7), placed one-two respectively in the all-around, followed by pre-meet favorite Claire Hammen of Loveland (38.375). Erick Pollack of Fort Collins (38.225) and Gabby Maiden of Broomfield (37.825) rounded out the field. “I just think it was a good one for me and I had a lot of fun,” Molliconi said. “On floor, I did a double back pike and I haven’t done that for quite a while, making it all the more exciting. I just wanted to let loose, go out and do the best I could. It was exciting, something to remember for a long time.” Mountain Range coach, Jo-di Tapia, was pleased, not only with Molliconi’s effort, but the meet’s overall ac-

complishment from teams and individuals. “Taylor has been tough and she and Maddi have been excellent leaders with a lot of enthusiasm,” Tapia said. “They are humble and gracious, just great competitors. This has been one of the most talented fields that I’ve seen at state in several years. Six teams with over 180 is phenomenal and this year has been very exciting.” Rivas placed 17th in the all-around (36.85) and reached the finals on beam, eventually finishing 13th. “I had so much fun out there against some very tough competition,” Rivas said. ”The key was to just stay focused, be relaxed. I wanted a final on the beam and what I was able to do was icing on the cake.” Standley Lake coach Kristen Larington and Pomona’s Tracy Boychuk had hoped for higher finishes from their girls. The Gators Zoie Hoben and the Panther’s Kailey Low both finished eighth in their final events, floor and bars, respectively. Katie Leach finished in 31st in the allaround for the Panthers with a 35.525. “The prelims did not start well for me, but I was able to finish strong today,” Hoben said. “My key was my second-best effort on floor with my 9.55. I really couldn’t feel my body, but it was strong. I knew there was a lot of talent out there. There was noting to lose, I just wanted to do the best I could.” Low scored a 9.325 on the bars, just missing a ribbon by .13 of a point. “It was fun and my first time in high school and I feel that I accomplished a lot,” Low said. “I was excited to make a final. I gave it my best shot and my bars have been my best event. I’m very happy as this was my best meet overall of the season.” “We had the good and the bad results and we did come close to hitting personal bests,” Larrington said. “We did the best we could and we had an OK meet. I thought Hanna would get in more events. She fell on vault twice and we didn’t do great on the bars. We had a

Mountain Range’s Lauren Azlein completes her floor exercise during the 5A State Gymnastics meet at Thornton High School Friday. Photo by Andy Carpenean lot of seniors who didn’t want to see this end and we only got one in the finals and that was Zoie.” Added Boychuk, “We only had Kailey in the finals. She is a senior and this is her first time on the team. She is the league champion on bars and it’s nice that she could put a happy ending on her career.”

Sun Devils oust Tigers from 3A playoffs Evans nets two goals for Kent Denver By Jonathan Maness

jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com BROOMFIELD - Sometimes it helps to have a little luck on your side, and that was the case for the Kent Denver soccer team last Friday. The fifth-seeded Sun Devils found scoring hard to come by in the Class 3A quarterfinals match with No. 4 Holy Family, but Cole Evans netted two goals to help the Sun Devils edge the Tigers 2-1 and advance to the semifinals. “It comes in waves and we rode a couple of the waves and had some luck,” Kent Denver’s coach Aran Smith said. “Cole hit some great shots and it broke our way.” The Sun Devils will now face Faith Christian on Wednesday in the semifinals (results unavailable at press time); last season the Eagles beat Classical Academy 1-0 to win the state title. It will be the second year in a row that Kent Denver has advanced to the state semifinals. “We need a good team effort like we did (Friday) and I think we have the passion to make it,” Evans said.

After a scoreless first half, Smith told his team at halftime that their goals were going to come from free kicks and that was the case in the second half. Evans broke the scoring drought three minutes into the half when took advantage of a miscommunication on the defense and rebounded a shot to get Kent Denver on board. The Tigers scored their lone goal midway through the second half when Preston Arguello broke past the defense and got a shot past Sun Devils’ keeper Mark Siegel. However, Lewis sealed the win for Kent Denver at 73-minute mark after drilling a free kick from 50 yards out that sailed into the top left corner of the net. “We knew they were really dangerous on those (free kicks),” Holy Family’s coach Kathy Hagan said. The Tigers did have several scoring chances throughout the game, but couldn’t capitalize. Patrick Borer’s header was stopped by Siegel; the keeper also stopped shots by Brandon Floyd and Arguello in the second half and Nate Dalton’s attempt also bounced off of the crossbar. “We have made a commitment to playing good defense all year. The defense bent (Friday), but it didn’t break,” Smith said.

Holy Family senior Jay Elliott heads the ball in the quarterfinal game against Kent Denver last Friday in Broomfield. Photo by Pam Wagner

Holy Family sophomore Blayke Hranicka (14) returns a ball against Buena Vista’s Mikayla Strange (2) the first match of the region 8 tournament game on Friday. Photo by Pam Wagner

Sports Roundup: Holy Family volleyball No. 8 seed at state Tigers face Manitou Springs in opening match on Friday By Jonathan Maness

jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com BROOMFIELD - The Holy Family volleyball team swept the regional playoffs and will open the Class 3A state tournament as the No. 8 seed. The Tigers beat both Buena Vista and Middle Park on Friday at the Region 8 tournament. Holy Family defeated Buena Vista in three games (25-15, 25-8 and 2515) and then topped Middle Park in four games (25-11, 19-25, 25-23 and 25-18). The Tigers will open the tournament in Pool 1 and will face No. 12 Manitou Springs Friday morning and then will play No. 1 Valley Saturday. Jefferson Academy (13-11) had its season end after losing to Bayfield (25-10, 25-15 and 25-18) in Region 3. In Class 1A, Community Christian (1510) lost both of its matches in the Region H tournament, falling to Caliche and Weldon Valley in three games. Rocky Mountain Lutheran (19-5) lost to Fleming in the Region D tournament. VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW: No. 8 Holy Family (16-9) vs. No. 12 Manitou Springs (19-6) At Denver Coliseum, 8 a.m. Friday * Game plan: The Mustangs rolled through the Class 3A Region 12 tournament, topping both Bishop Machebeuf

and Pagosa Springs in three games. Senior Ali Thompson and freshman Nicole Mack led the way. Thompson had nine kills, eight digs and an ace against Pagosa Springs, while Mack had nine kills and six digs in the win against Bishop Machebeuf. Mack is also leading the squad with 37 aces. * Extra point: Freshman outside hitter Katie McKiel has 270 kills to lead the Mustangs. McKiel had a season-best 16 kills in a loss to Platte Canyon earlier this year. Manitou Springs beat Holy Family in the state playoffs in 2007, topping the Tigers in three games. No. 8 Holy Family (16-9) vs. No. 1 Valley (25-0) At Denver Coliseum, 9:30 a.m. Saturday * Game plan: The Tigers have a tough task ahead on Saturday, when they face the undefeated Vikings. Valley has lost only one game all season long, against Class 5A Thompson Valley. Outside of that, the Vikings have swept 24 of their 25 matches. They are led by senior outside hitter Courtney Chacon and senior middle hitter Brynn Eckhardt. Chacon has a team-best 243 kills and 37 aces, while Eckardt has 203 kills and 32 aces. Sophomore Cori Aafedt has 33 aces. * Extra point: Valley won the 2009 state title, but lost to Colorado Academy in the semifinals last year. The squad has lost a combined five matches over the past four years. The Vikings beat Holy Family 3-2 in the regional tournament in 2011.

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‘Totally MAD’ covers magazine’s 60-year history There are many things you still wish you had from your childhood. Freedom to play, for one. The ability to make a fool of yourself and not care. How about your old toys? You’d be rich right now if you still had them. Oh, and that pile of comic books and magazines that you stored in your bedroom closet. You wish you still had those, too. Just holding them would take you back to being a kid again, which is why you’ll want “Totally MAD: 60 Years of Humor, Satire, Stupidity and Stupidity,” edited by John Ficarra and published by Time Home Entertainment. When Bill Gaines inherited Educational Comics (known as EC) in the early 1950s, the company’s output was mostly “kiddie comics.” Gaines, however, was creative and wanted to experiment. He came up with a horror comic he called “MAD,” changing EC into Entertainment Comics.

Gaines was somewhat of an eccentric. His MAD office was filled with paper, rubber stamps and a life-size King Kong head. He was “unshaven, unkempt, and sometimes off the rails.” Once, after MAD changed offices, he had lunch at a nearby restaurant, then informed the management that he would bring guests to their establishment several times a week if he didn’t have to wear a tie. They insisted on ties. Gaines never ate there again. During Gaines’ years at the head of MAD, the magazine consisted of 48 pages

of black-and-white drawings. There were occasional, thicker issues but the standard had no frills. And it was “Cheap” – as little as a dime an issue in the early days. In 1956, MAD’s toothy spokeskid made his debut. Gaines didn’t like Alfred E. Neuman at first, and had to be convinced that there were ”endless possibilities” for the iconic mascot. Alfred’s presence led to a lawsuit for copyright infringement at one point, but the magazine won. The “What? Me, Worry?” kid didn’t worry and neither, reportedly, did Gaines. In 1997, five years after Bill Gaines’ death, MAD was reorganized, re-populated with a few new artists, and “re-launched.” Its appearance had altered slightly, it cost more, it now accepted paid ads, and its presence was cemented in pop culture. So who didn’t grow up with MAD Magazine? If you did, you’ll find “Totally

YOUR WEEK & MORE Your Week continued from Page 19

FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS/NOV. 9 TO DEC. 2 FESTIVAL OF Plays The Edge Theater Company presents “On the Edge: A Festival of New Plays,” opening Nov. 9 and running Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 6 p.m., through Dec. 2 at The Edge Theatre, 9797 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. Tickets and festival passes may be purchased online at www.theedgetheatre.com or by calling the box office at 303-2320363. SATURDAY/NOV. 10 OPEN SPACE A celebration to mark the opening of Metzger Farm Open Space is planned from 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. The public is invited to enjoy the improvements, which include approximately two miles of new trails, a trailhead with parking, a fishing dock, wildlife viewing deck and bridge connection to the Big Cry Creek Trail. Metzger Farm is on the northeast corner of Lowell Boulevard and 120th Avenue. Parking is available at the trailhead just to the east of the intersection of Lowell Boulevard and 121st Place or across the street to the west at the Cross of Christ Lutheran Church at 12099 Lowell. Call 303-4645803 in Broomfield or 303-658-2415

in Westminster.

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GRIEFSHARE RISEN Savior Lutheran Church, 3031 W. 144th Ave. Broomfield, plans a Special GriefShare event, “Surviving the Holidays,” from 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. Register online at http://www.griefshare.org/ holidays/events/14289 or contact Risen Savior. Visit www.rslc.org or 303-469-3521.

GOP MEETING Adams County Republicans will meet from 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, to talk about election results and hear from Bill Marshall on “Rediscovering Free Enterprise: Freedom’s Imperative.” The meeting is at the Legacy Ridge Clubhouse, 10515 Stuart St., Westminster. Admission includes a continental breakfast. Visit http://www.northsuburbanrepublicanforum.com/.

PET CARE Pet owners and pet caregivers will learn about health and safety related issues, first aid, when to seek professional care and disaster planning steps for pets. The class is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Must be 12 years or older. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register, and for information on price. PARKINSON’S SERIES Colorado residents affected by Parkinson’s disease can learn from leading national and local experts about the latest research advances, treatment options and practical ways to live well with Parkinson’s disease at the Davis Phinney Foundation’s The Victory Summit from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Denver Marriott Tech Center. There is no charge, but registration is required. For information and to register for The Victory Summit, visit http://davisphinneyfoundation.org/victory-summit/

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SATURDAY AND SUNDAY/NOV. 10-11 CRAFT FAIR Dynamic 23rd annual craft fair is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, and from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church, 900 W. Midway Blvd., Broomfield. Cost of admission is a non-perishable food item. Call Nicki 303-469-0670. SATURDAY/NOV. 10 TO DEC. 15 MINI SHOW Art Gallery 3698, 3998 W. 72nd Ave. in Westminster, will host its fourth annual mini show from Nov. 10 to Dec. 15. An opening reception is from 3-5 p.m. Nov. 10. Call 303-4871981. SATURDAY/NOV. 10 TO JAN. 5 HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE Small Treasures

Holiday Boutique opens Nov. 10, with a Second Saturday Art Walk opening reception from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Aar River Gallery, 3707 W. 73rd Ave., Westminster. Call 303-426-4114 or visit www.aarrivergallery.com. On display though Jan. 5. SUNDAY/NOV. 11 TEXAS HOLD`EM The SCU Community Foundation will host a Texas Hold`em fundraising tournament from 3-7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, at the Arvada Elks Club, 5700 Yukon St., Arvada. Novice players are welcome. Trophies will be awarded to players who finish first, second and third in the tournament. Food will be available for purchase. To reserve a spot, or for questions, contact Mike Litzau at 303-430-5502, or foundation@soopercu.org. TUESDAY/NOV. 13 BUSINESS BREAKFAST Wheat Ridge Business Association breakfast is from 7-8:45 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge. Learn how to use video to enhance your website or marketing. Speaker, breakfast, networking and community updates. Register and pay by Nov. 8 at http:// wheatridgebiz.com/meetingregister. php. Call 303-594-1520.

MAD” to be (almost-but-not-quite) completely fun. This history of MAD Magazine is not a thorough, detailed one but I didn’t mind that. Just reading the little-known stories is great, like joining a secret club. That’s enough to satisfy big kids who grew up with Dave Berg, Sergio Aragones, Dick De Bartolo, Don Martin, and – surprise! – Chevy Chase. The disappointment is that many articles are mere samples. You’ll get half a TV satire. Two pages of what was once a multi-page gag. It doesn’t happen everywhere, but it happened enough that the tease made me, well … mad. Still, this is pure nostalgia for former kids of all ages, and fans will love it anyhow. If your funny bone and hip attitude were shaped by a gap-toothed smile and eight-issues-a-year, then “Totally MAD” is a book you’ll wish you had.

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November 8, 2012

ETERANS

A veteran saves a life . . . a pet saves a soul

Sandi Austin

saustin@ourcoloradonews.com Doctors couldn’t figure out what was wrong with Mario after he became ill halfway through his third tour of duty in Iraq. After being sent home, Mario’s symptoms eventually went away, so he was shipped out again, only to have his symptoms reappear. “I was really scared of what was happening to me,” Mario recalled. “I couldn’t eat, drink or sleep. It was really painful.” It wasn’t until he was sent to the University of Colorado Medical Center that it was learned he had Hypereosinphilic Syndrome, an autoimmune disorder. After being placed on a chemotherapy medication, Mario was medically discharged from the military in 2010 – seven years after his enlistment. What the Colorado high school graduate had hoped would be a military career was now gone. Burdened with feelings of despair, Mario found himself visiting local animal shelters in search of a companion. That was when Kona, an older Husky with health issues of his own, came into his life. “The shelter told me up front that Kona would need a $3,000 surgery on one of his

hind knees, but I had no job at the time and couldn’t afford the surgery,” Mario said. “I just couldn’t give him back to the shelter, so I called my advocate at the Wounded Warrior Project. When she hooked me up with Pets for Patriots, my life was changed forever.” Mario’s adoption of Kona was one of the first Colorado cases for Pets for Patriots, although it wasn’t as an adoption through a partnering shelter. The organization’s board of directors reviewed Mario’s situation and voted to sponsor Kona’s surgery through a partnering veterinarian, making it possible for Mario to keep his new forever friend in his life. “I talk to him and he listens. He’s always there for me,” Mario said. “He’s my ‘never leave your side’ friend.” Pets for Patriots – headquartered in Long Beach, N.Y. – was legally formed in 2009, and formally launched in 2010 as a nonprofit organization dedicated to pairing shelter cats or dogs with deserving military veterans across the country whose lives would be positively impacted by an animal companion. Explaining the thought process that led to the formation of Pets for Patriots, its founder

and executive director, Beth Zimmerman, said it occurred to her that there are two populations with complementary needs – older or at-risk pets who are in desperate need of a loving home and veterans who for one reason or another are in need of a loving fourlegged companion. “We create partnerships with animal welfare organizations and veterinarians around the country to find eligible dogs and cats for our military members – no matter what age, what service branch or what stage of their careers they’re in,” Zimmerman explained. “We knew when we launched Pets for Patriots that the cost of having a pet could be an obstacle, so we set up a surrender prevention platform,” she added. “We help them adopt and make sure adoption is sustainable and affordable.” To do so, Pets for Patriots provides a contribution at the time of adoption, as well as continuing financial support each additional year the military member still has the pet. Partner vet clinics provide

ongoing access to veterinary care, and partnering sponsors provide pet health insurance. “Our overall goal is to lower pet ownership cost for veterans so they don’t have to give up their new best friend,” Zimmerman said. “Pets for Patriots focuses on adult and at-risk pets, knowing that shelters see an overwhelming preference for small dogs, puppies and kittens,” Zimmerman explained. “Pets eligible for adoption in our program must be a dog or cat two years or older, any age dog 40 pounds or over, and a special needs dog or cat.” The organization has volunteer team members around the country who are dedicated to the partner outreach that identifies a need in a certain community. Pets for Patriots relies on its adoption partners – animal shelters and veterinarians – to determine compatibility and need. “We rely on their best judgment,” Zimmerman added, “and that is why we list them as our ‘trusted shelters’ and ‘trusted veterinarians’ on our website directory.” Since Pets for Patriots launched in 2010, there have been 242 adoptions across the country, and that number grows almost daily as more

Pets for Patriots photo With the help of Pets for Patriots, Mario, a medically retired U.S. Marine from Colorado, was able to get his newly-adopted dog, Kona, the surgery that he needed. Today, these two best friends enjoy snowshoeing together in the mountains. and more people become aware of it. The word is getting out there, thanks to the marketing help of partnering shelters and veterinarians, military and veteran organizations, Military.com as a content partner, Facebook and Twitter. The goal of Pets for Patriots is to educate the military community and the public about the life-changing benefits of adopting lastchance shelter dogs and cats.

“While every veteran’s situation is unique, we hear over and over again that a pet gives someone a purpose to live,” Zimmerman said. And that’s what fuels the mission of Pets for Patriots. It’s very simple, really. A veteran saves a life and a pet saves a soul. To learn more and find out how to become involved with Pets for Patriots, visit www. petsforpatriots.org.

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