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April 3, 2014 Adams County, Colorado | Volume 6, Issue 14 A publication of
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A man with his bike loaded up with fishing gear makes his way around Adams County Regional Park Sunday morning. Many people enjoyed the early morning air. Photo by Mikkel Kelly
South Platte continues to be a focus for Hodge State senator also works on CPR grant program, provisional PT license By Tammy Kranz
tkranz@coloradocommunitymedia.com State Sen. Mary Hodge has paid close attention to legislation regarding the South Platte River since 2002 when she served as House District 30 representative. Now as the state senator representing District 25, her work continues on the body of water that flows through Adams County. “It’s important we get the South Platte fixed, whatever that fix may be,” she said of House Bill 14-1332, which she is a primary sponsor. Two years ago the Colorado water conservation board did a study of the South Platte River basin and made recommendations for such things as long-term sustainable use of water and how to mitigate adverse impacts in areas experiencing high ground water levels. HB 14-1332 would implement the recommendations by the board, such as pumping water from tables that are high back into the river, Hodge said. This bill is working its way through the House. Another bill that Hodge is a prime sponsor of is Senate Bill 14-099, which allows the physical therapy board to issue a provisional license to applicants who have successfully completed a physical therapy program and met the educational requirements.
Rep. Claire Levy, Sen. Pat Steadman, Rep. Crisanta Duran, Sen. Mary Hodge, Rep. Cheri Gerou stand behind Gov. John Hickenlooper as he signs the 2013-2014 long bill during the last session. Courtesy photo Hodge said the licensing tests for physical therapists are only conducted four times a year, which leaves some people in a financial bind. “You can’t practice (physical therapy) because you don’t have a license,” she said. “If you graduate at the wrong time, you have debt due but can’t work to pay it off.” This bill is working its way through the Senate committees. Hodge is also the prime sponsor of HB
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14-1276, which allows schools to apply for grant money to provide training to students in grades 9-12 on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The program would be administered by the state board of education. The bill creates a fund for the grant money. “I think it’s important we have people available to save lives,” Hodge said of the bill, noting that it’s never too early for a person to learn life-saving skills. This bill is working its way through the House committees. One of the bills that Hodge worked on that has been signed into law is SB 14-009, which requires a seller to disclose the sale of real property that a separate mineral estate may subject the property to oil, gas or mineral extraction. Hodge said people should be made aware of the potential that someone may show up on their land and start drilling before they purchase a property. “It’s a good transparency bill, so there are no surprises,” she said.
Welcome Brighton Banner readers, to the Colorado Community Media family of newspapers. Last week, we purchased the Banner from Mark Humbert and his wife Allison. We consider Brighton a great addition to our newspaper group. With your proximity to D.I.A. and Denver, a strong workforce, abundant natural resources, interesting history and affordable land and housing, you’re the size and type of community we love to serve. Colorado Community Media is locally owned Healey and managed. We publish 21 other publications in the state, including two others in Adams County. In February, we were awarded 132 Colorado Press Association awards, proving that quality is important to us. You can expect the same commitment and quality that Mark and Allison Humbert gave the Banner ever week from our staff as well. The new publisher for the Banner is Mikkel Kelly. Mikkel has over 20 years of experience in the newspaper industry and has been the editor of the Westminster Window and the Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel for the better part of 10 years. He knows and lives in Adams County and will use that knowledge to make the Banner an interesting and informative read, week after week. Expect more color and more local news in your Banner as well. We will honor your current subscriptions, and new subscriptions can be purchased at www.coloradocommunitymedia. com. The website will continue to be updated and found at www.brightonbanner. com. We are excited to work with Brighton’s local businesses. We provide a full suite of print and digital advertising products. We can help you advertise in just the Banner, or in any (or all) of our now 22 publications … reaching more than 400,000 weekly readers. We look forward to continuing to bring you Brighton’s hometown newspaper and website. Thanks for letting us serve you. We’re proud to have you in the family. Jerry Healey President
Feeling confident in her role By Tammy Kranz
tkranz@coloradocommunitymedia.com Mary Hodge has been serving as a state legislator since 2000, when she was elected as the House District 30 representative. After serving eight years on the House side, she moved over to the Senate. Hodge is now serving her Hodge second term as a state senator for District 25, which encompasses eastern Adams County. In comparing her time in the Legislature 10 years ago to today, Hodge said confidence was the main difference. Role continues on Page 2
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ary early last year. They ended 2013 with two performances in Butzbach, Germany to sold out audiences of 1,200, and were honored with standing ovations. And now Remix will share its talents in music and dance with those of us on this side of the Atlantic. The show is intended to bring back memories from days gone by — an evening of entertainment for all who appreciate the art of dance at its best.
Flying in from Frankfurt, Germany, Remix, a special dance troupe of 18 will become the first international group to perform at the Brighton cultural arts center. Its appearance at the Armory, Saturday, April 19, and at the Boulder Dinner Theatre, April 15, are the group’s only two U.S. performances before returning to Germany. This talented group of young people will present a broad range of dance routines that is sure to entertain young and old alike. Remix was first organized in 2003 by Tania Pettersson, a schoolteacher specializing in sports, music and English at Weidigschule in Butzbach, Germany. In 2003 there were only five dancers, but today there are 31 — 25 young ladies and 6 young men. Over the years Remix has performed in a number of cities across Germany including Berlin at a German Festival for Gymnastics and Dance, in Hessentag at a festival attended by thousands of visitors, and in early 2013 were the opening act for a French musical team. Providing entertainment for a large international company near Frankfurt and at a ball in Bad Nauheim was also part of their itiner-
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“I’m a lot more confident in what I’m doing now,” she said. “I know how to do things, where to do things and who to talk to.” Hodge has a few upcoming town hall meetings, where her constituents are invited to an open discussion about issues going on at the Capitol. Those meetings are scheduled for 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, at the Children’s Hospital Mt. Antero Conference Room, 13123 E. 16th Ave. in Aurora; 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, IHOP, 962 S. 4th Ave. in Brighton; and 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26, Anythink Library, 5877 E. 120th Ave. in
Thornton. Hodge serves as the chair for Appropriations, and as a member of the Joint Budget and Water Resources Review committees. The Senate Appropriations Committee reviews pending legislation that has been determined to have a fiscal impact. The Joint Budget Committee writes the Long Bill — the annual appropriations bill — for the operations of state government. The Water Resources Committee reviews water issues and works on legislation that deals with
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Remix — dancers from Frankfort, Germany — will perform at the Armory on Saturday, April 19. Courtesy photo
Council rescinds oil, gas measure By Lou Ellen Bromley For the Banner
Brighton City Council members went into an executive session — lasting 21 minutes — during Tuesday’s city council meeting then voted to rescind an ordinance that temporarily suspends permits for oil and gas drilling within Brighton city limits. The ordinance adopted
March 4 brought about a temporary suspension for applications within Brighton city limits until July 15. The four-month suspension was designed to give city staff time to update the regulations needed to protect Brighton domestic water supply from possible contamination from
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NOW IS THE TIME TO PURCHASE A HOME OR REFINANCE! Former Brighton Mayor Jan Pawlowski, left, will top the ballot for the new District 5 Adams County commissioner seat after delegates gave her 51 percent on Saturday. Neal Mancuso also will be on the ballot. Courtesy photo
Candidates step forward at assembly Special to The Banner Former Brighton Mayor Jan Pawlowski will face an opponent in a June primary election for the new District 5 county commissioner seat after collecting 51 percent of the vote against a surprise opponent Saturday in the Adams County Republican Assembly. Neal Mancuso, who unsuccessfully sought the District 2 commissioner seat in 2012, was nominated by 2012 GOP state Senate candidate John Sampson and received 47 percent of the delegate vote. Also on the primary ballot, Mark Nicastle earned the top line for the GOP county sheriff vote with 52 percent of the delegate vote, to 36 percent for Mike McIntosh. Fred Ramirez didn’t have the 30 percent of the vote needed to qualify. The crowd at the Waymire Dome building at the Adams County Regional Park and Fairgrounds thinned considerably after the sheriff’s
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drilling. After meetings with representatives from Colorado Oil and Gas Commission/ Water Quality Control Division and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, council said they found a number of significant circumstances that allowed them justification for lifting the suspension. Legal staff, as well as city staff, the Colorado Oil and Gas Commission and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment all acknowledged existing regulations may not be specific enough to protect the city’s water supply, but all representatives indicated a willingness and commitment to work with Brighton city government to prepare additional regulations. Oil and gas representatives, so far, are not able to provide a specific time frame for how long the adoption of new regulations to protect city water supply will take,
race was decided. Erik Hansen will seek re-election in November for the District 3 County Commissioner seat, and Joe Domenico will run for the District 4 seat. Their nominations were uncontested. Hansen’s wife, Brighton Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Holly Hansen, spoke on behalf of her husband, who was out of state because of a death in his family. Also on the November ballot on the GOP side: Stop the Rain Tax committee leader Stan Martin for county clerk and recorder; Brigitte Grimm for re-election as treasurer, Patsy Melonakis for assessor and Michael Arnall – serving on the current Adams County coroner’s office staff as medical examiner – currently or coroner. Former Adams GOP Chairman Steve House, who announced his candidacy for governor last October, presided at the assembly.
but agreed that any application submitted to Brighton for a permit to drill will be subject to the newly enacted oil and gas ordinance currently under consideration by city staff and advisers. Brighton’s legal staff along with other city staff have completed an initial re-draft of the oil and gas regulations in relation to water protection. COGCC also said to the best of its knowledge there are no oil and gas operators planning to submit any applications for a permit to drill within the next four months. In other matters, Mayor Dick McLean presented awards to seven local youths recognized by Adams County Mayors and Commissioners Youth Awards program, police Chief Clint Blackhurst and Victim Services director Kim Messina spoke to council members about National Crime Victim’s Rights Week starting next week, and former Attorney Robert Grant spoke about Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness starting this month. Also Youth Commission Member Austin Barkman explained SPEAK, the suicide prevention program.
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Living in the shadows Right here in our community, there are abused and neglected children who live in the shadows of our lives. She may be the little girl in your son’s or grandson’s kindergarten class, who had to move homes and changed schools three or four times in the last year. He may be the lonely child in the park who doesn’t join the game. It could be the 8-year-old curly haired girl who hides the bruises or cigarette burns on her back and legs.
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There is no doubt about the transformative impact which a CASA volunteer can have on a child. However, today only 35 percent of the children in need have access to a CASA. Nearly 1,000 children here in our 2-county area do not have that dedicated, caring advocate. CASA of Adams and Broomfield Counties has a goal to serve every child, but that means the organization needs to double its current 280 CASA volunteers. They especially need volunteers of color, as African American and Latino children make up a large portion in the child welfare and juvenile court system. Also, funding is necessary as CASA does not charge for its service and receives only a small portion of its revenue from state and local government funds.
Every child has a right to thrive. Every child has a right to be treated with dignity and to live in a stable, safe and loving home. Every child deserves a fighting chance! Once grown, these former foster kids could be future doctors, teachers, police officers or leaders. Coming through a period of vulnerability and fear, the child can then understand his potential and his rights. She will believe in herself. That is our opportunity and our challenge to help make a difference.
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CASA is launching a month long Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Campaign for April. The campaign, titled “The Blue Light Project” encourages community members to stand up in support of their mission by placing blue lights in their front porches or on their trees. As part of the campaign, CASA is encouraging each of us to make a minimum $20 donation to their organization. Each donor will receive a Blue Light Dining and Entertainment Card which contains great “buy one-get one free” offers from area participating restaurants and entertainment venues. All proceeds will go to help CASA recruit, train and supervise more caring Volunteer CASA Advocates for children in need. I encourage you to support CASA in carrying out their mission. Please visit casa17th.org for more information or call 303-654-3378. The abused/neglected children of our communities thank you. Bill Christopher is a former Westminster city manager and RTD board member.
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Live at the Armory concert series announced Special to the Banner The Armory Performing Arts Center is pleased to announce its Live at the Armory 2014 concert series with its first concert scheduled to kickoff May 9. With a variety of musical performances to suit all tastes, the eclectic concert series includes everything from bluegrass to Native American flute to rock tributes. The concert series includes: • May 9: The Railsplitters with special guest The Spurs of the Moment The Railsplitters are a high-energy bluegrass and Americana band from Boulder. The Railsplitters have been scaling new heights with a refreshing and charming range of bluegrass and beyond-bluegrass music. For a debut album, The Railsplitters sound remarkably assured, playing with the kind of abandon their live shows are known for. More information at www. therailsplitters.com. The Spurs of the Moment is in its 25th year and a vital part of Colorado’s’ active roots music scene. Bluegrass driven but also sprinkling folk, swing, Irish reels, and country into the mix, they have played all over the region in festivals and special events. Their soaring vocal harmonies and virtuoso instrumentals light up the stage at each performance.
•June7: Face Face is a nationally recognized vocal rock band based out of Boulder bringing a new edge and attitude to the human voice. Using just five singers and a vocal drummer, Face creates a rock-music phenomenon that has to be seen to be believed. No instruments and no special effects — just six guys. Face was featured on NBC’s “The Sing-Off.” More information at www.facevocalband.com. • June 28: Peter Kater and R. Carlos Nakai Enjoy the powerful sound and soul of this unique collaboration as multi-platinum selling pianist-composer, Peter Kater, joins R. Carlos Nakai, an award-winning Native American artist, for an evening of musical celebration. In 1990, these two premier artists released their first groundbreaking collaboration together called Natives, sharing with the masses the beauty of their compositions with Kater on piano and Nakai incorporating the traditional Native American flute. More information at www.peterkater.com/site and www.rcarlosnakai.com. • Aug. 16: Wish We Were Floyd Wish We Were Floyd showcases the total immersive experience of a live Pink Floyd show, entertaining the casual Floyd listener as well as the hardcore fan. In 2006, Wish We Were Floyd debuted at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheater in conjunction with the annual Film on the Rocks series.
Today, the core Wish We Were Floyd lineup includes nine accomplished musicians and a multimedia blitz of lights and video. This show is designed to appeal to all ages and audiences. • September 6: Katey Laurel with special guest Bonnie and the Clydes Denver-based Folk-pop songstress Katey Laurel crafts both radio-friendly tunes and lush, cinematic songs for film and television. With background in Classical piano and French horn as well as guitar and voice, her artistic roots are both deep and diverse. More info at www.kateylaurel.com Bonnie & the Clydes is a fiery six-piece country band exploding on to the Colorado Front Range scene. Fronted by Bonnie Sims, one of Colorado’s best up and coming singer/songwriters, and backed by a unit of musicians with more than 80 years of combined musical experience, this band is shaping a new sound of Colorado Country. More information at www.bonnieandherclydes.com. • Nov. 8: The Duhks The Duhks is a Canadian fusion folk band, formed in 2002 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Featuring banjo, fiddle, guitar, percussion, and vocals, The Duhks play a blend of Canadian and American soul, gospel, folk, old-time country string, Cajun zydeco, and Irish dance music. Hailing from Winnipeg, Manitoba, their music draws heavily on all
of the North American musical traditions, while integrating Latin-influenced percussion as well as often Celtic- and Cajuninfluenced fiddle-playing. www.duhks. com<http://www.duhks.com> * November 21: Yesterday: Beatles Tribute Band Performing all eras of Beatles music in their original key, wearing drainpipe trousers and playing authentic instruments, Las Vegas-based Yesterday - The Beatles Tribute has performed on five continents. Beginning with the British Invasions in 1964, the mop tops from Liverpool began the first wave of Beatlemania. The Beatles forever changed the face of pop music with such songs as “Hard Day’s Night,” “Help,” “I Wanna Hold Your Hand,” “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” and “Revolution.” Yesterday recreates note for note the music of the Fab Four. The Live at the Armory 2014 Concert Series is made possible by a generous grant from the Brighton Lodging Tax Grants. The 300-seat theater in the Armory Performing Arts Center provides the perfect setting for an intimate concert. Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, April 1. For more information on the concert series, please visit www.brightonarmory.org.
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Time for the finale Orchestra to cap season Brighton Music Orchestra, together with Bright’n Jazz band, will present the final concert of the season, “Music You Can’t Refuse,” at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 6, at the First Presbyterian Church, 510 South 27th Ave., Brighton. The orchestra opens with the appealing little tone poem, “Bellingrath Gardens,” inspired by the elegant formal gardens outside Mobile, Alabama. Next on the program is a rather complete medley of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Sound of Music,” including the title theme song plus “My Favorite Things,” “Do Re Mi,” “Edelweiss,” and “Climb Every Mountain,” among others. The love theme from “Godfather” closes the first third of the one-hour concert. Bright’n Jazz takes over for the midportion, playing familiar old favorites. Vocalist Catherine Murphy performs Burt
Bacharach’s “What the World Needs Now” and Motown’s Brian Holland/Lamont Dozier song “How Sweet It Is.” The band then plays five instrumental numbers including “Grooving Easy” and the stirring “Malaguena” by Ernesto Lecuona. The orchestra returns, with strings playing conductor Geoffrey Lehr’s “Fairy Tales,” featuring mellow first violins playing over a pizzicato background. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Symphonic Reflections” is a medley of songs from “Jesus Christ Superstar” plus “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina” from “Evita,” and “Memory” from Cats.” “Twice Shy” is a jazzy piece for full orchestra by conductor Kat McCusker. The concert closes with another show tune medley “Broadway Tonight”, including the songs “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” “Soon It’s Gonna Rain,” “Try to Remember,” “That’s Entertainment,” and “People.” Admission, as usual, is free.
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Business, art and history Art pieces decorate the Adams County Government Center By Tammy Kranz
tkranz@coloradocommunitymedia.com The Adams County Government Center in Brighton offers more than a place for the commissioners to hold their meetings or residents to take care of business with the Clerk and Recorder and Public Trustee offices. It also offers its own art gallery spread throughout the 333,000-square-foot, fivestory building, featuring 13 sculptures, one large mural, four smaller murals, two large multi-person oil portraits and more than 200 photographs. “If you go through the building, the artwork is highlighting Adams County and what’s in Adams County,” Board of Commissioners Chair Charles “Chaz” Tedesco said. He added that the art draws from all that the county represents from the annual fair to the historical leaders to its roots in agriculture. The Adams County Visual Arts Commission was created in 2009 by the board of commissioners and is a group of volunteer citizens who are charged with placing public art in county facilities. The original funding for the arts commission came from .5 percent of the construction budget for the new government center, which opened in 2011. That amounted to $425,000, said Bob Grant, chair of the commission. For 2014, there is $40,000 set aside in the county budget for art. Tedesco said the county tries to use annual funding in a productive manner to leverage for other funding, such as grants with the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District. With approximately $160,000 in SCFD grants, and additional annual budget funds from the county, Grant said, total public art budget over the past six years exceeds $700,000. There have been six art projects at the
Government Center, which include 13 sculptures, murals and photographs. “Thus far we have expended over $440,000 on these projects, the majority paid to local artists,” Grant said. “To me the purpose of public art is to uplift the spirit and provide food for thought. We hope this uplifts the spirit and reminds people the history and depth of beauty of Adams County.” The commission is currently receiving applications for a $120,000 sculpture for the entrance lobby of the Government Center. While many of the projects have focused on the county’s past, the commission wants the newest piece at the Center to have a contemporary feel and focus. After this newest piece is installed, which Grant said could be next spring, the commission will be branching out to another county property. “Our next area of concentration for public art will likely be placing sculptures at the Adams County Regional Park,” Grant said. The major art features at the Government Center, 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, include: “Origins” and “21st Century” Installed at both the west and east corridors off the entrance lobby are two multipiece sculpture works called “Origins” and “21st Century,” created by Maurice Harron. This was the first art project at the Center and cost $140,000. The pieces are made of fabricated bronze and steel and were shipped from Ireland. “It’s a really magnificent grouping,” Grant said. The six pieces making up “Origins” are erected outside the east corridor and depict historical figures — train track, farmer, steer, farmer’s wife, wagon wheel and horse. The six pieces making up “21st Century” is located outside the west county and represent modern-day Adams County — plane, surveyor, teacher, property agreement, wildlife and farming. Woven through both sets of sculptures is a strip of black pebbles, which is supposed to represent the South Platte River. “History Wall”
Bob Grant, chairman of the Adams County Visual Arts Commission, admires a section of the “History Wall,” the newest art installation at the Adams County Government Center, 4430 S. Adams County Parkway in Brighton. Photo by Tammy Kranz Artist Ron Gerbrandt consulted with historians Tom “Dr. Colorado” Noel and Dana Echohawk to create the Center’s art installation, the “History Wall.” This piece, as it suggests, takes up the majority of a wall inside the Conference Center in the northwest wing of the building. The history is depicted through photos and brightly painted images in this mural. “Everybody can relate to something on this mural, and that’s the plan,” Grant said. Mural images include those of the Denver Pacific Railroad; Gov. Alva Adams, the county’s namesake; Riverside Cemetery, the county’s oldest operating cemetery; Platte Valley Indians and sugar beet farming. Photo images include one take in 1895 showing Harry M. Rhoads driving a convertible at Westminster College, now known as Pillar of Fire; a group of cherry pickers at Madison Orchards Ranch in Westminster, 1890-1910; and a flyer announcing new Perl Mack subdivision, which would later become the first community in Northglenn. “Wellspring”
“Wellspring” by Loveland sculptor Mark Leichliter is the third art project done at the Center and is the only piece located outside. It is found outside the Clerk and Recorder’s entrance. The stainless sculpture’s frame is in the shape of the county and has curving blades of windswept grass. “We the People of Adams County” Brighton artist Judith Dickinson created two large oil portraits that hang directly above the elevators the main entrance of the Center. The portraits feature about 40 actual Adams County residents, and even a dog. Dickinson even included herself in the portrait, showing herself painting the piece. “Fun Facts from Adams County” Denver caricaturist artist Jane Yamada created two pieces featuring fun factoids about Adams County. These pieces hang in the Board of Commissioners’ hearing room foyer and are the latest pieces installed at the Center. These pieces and the “History Wall” will be dedicated in the fall.
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Art work aims to raise awareness Sexual assault victims, supporters supply artwork By Elena Townsend The month of April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The Rape Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) notes every two minutes, another American is sexually assaulted according to the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Crime Victimization Survey, adding an an average of 237,868 victims (age 12 or older) are raped and sexual assaulted a year. For many victims, out of this personal tragedy they begin to see a ray of hope. As survivors, they try to find a new way of coping with life and create a “new normal.” “Creating a New Normal” was the name of the art show on the second floor of Brighton’s Armory of Performing Arts Center on Monday, March 31. Wolff, who represents the 17th Judicial Sexual Assault Response Team, and Kim Messina, coordinator for Victims’ Services Unit with the Brighton Police Department, displayed 28 pieces of artwork for the event. Wolff’s had the idea for the art show, however, Messina took the idea and coordinated it. For the third year in a row, both sexual assault victims and their supporters created the artwork. “The point of the show is to raise awareness,” said Wolff. “We are trying to raise awareness for both men and women who are assaulted.” Ten percent of sexual assaults happen to men. Typically, men will not report being sexually assaulted for fear of how others will react. Less than half of sexual assaults are reported the police department. Both the 17th Sexual Assault Response Team and Victims’
Services Unit hope to change those numbers, by changing society’s views of rape. “First and foremost, we are trying to change how society views sexual assaults,” said Wolff. “Many people still hold outdated attitudes: why did she/he get drunk, or she was dressed provocatively, wearing a mini skirt, or why were they walking alone?” “Those statements are absurd because a rape could not have happened if there wasn’t a rapist in the room,” said Wolff.” “The offender is a predator. Rapes don’t just happen.” Predators choose their victims and then isolate them. They target the weak and often use force and threats to prevent a survivor from reporting a rape. “Predators target kids, or prostitutes,” said Wolff. They target the mentally impaired, the developmentally delayed, anybody whose believability is questioned. They wait for their victims to get drunk or drugged on their own or they contribute to their victim’s impairment. Advocates for the victims want to dismiss the reoccurring myth of “strangers jumping out of bushes raping people.” Almost always, the rapist is someone the victim knows. “Rapists are normal-looking people. No one can tell who is a rapist just by looking at them,” said Wolff. Law enforcement and sexual assault advocates from Adams and Broomfield counties meet once a month and look at policies, case examples, victim’s rights, and national trends. They focus on what is working as sexual assault prevention. How to handle sexual assaults after they happen is constantly evolving. Law enforcement tactics shifted to more victim-centered and offender-focus. When they focus more on the offender they ask themselves, how did the rapist pull this off? And how did the predator pick
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“The artist and the potential buyer negotiate the price,” Wolff said. The paintings were in a variety of mediums. One artist made a piece of jewelry. A mirrored image of a young woman is on display. She was the artist’s niece and served her country as a Marine. Her rapist killed her. “It is not an easy subject that inspires artwork, but we keep plugging along,” Wolff said. “Not everyone wants to talk about their ordeal, so we don’t ask.” Follow the 17th Judicial Sexual Assault Response Team at www.facebook. com/17JDSART. For a statewide source of information go to www.CCASA.org.
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The Brighton’s Eye for Art (EFA) Program dedicated five wall art pieces to the City at the March 18 City Council meeting. The program, begun in 2011, has been providing four-month long art exhibits at the Brighton City Hall Building. Art coordinator Laurie Lozano-Maier along with EFA committee members; Wilma Rose, Mark Heidt, Pat Reither, Crystal Nelson, Cheryl Ludlam-McCabe, Helen Rodriquez , Ron Ames, Kathy Bolson, Jan Hepp-Struck, Joan Kniss, and Kimberly Dall presented the city with the artwork selected by the committee and acquired through the program. The five pieces were selected from more than 1,921 pieces of art that have been displayed at the new city building since the EFA program began. With a thriving new Arts program which has provided new avenues for local and regional artists to be recognized for their talents and contributions, Brighton is fast becoming the new hub for arts, cultural and tourism growth in the state. The EFA Program provides exhibits at City Hall and partners with the Main Street Creatives and the Armory Performing Arts Center to provide beautiful venues for public viewing in the City of Brighton. The five pieces dedicated are: A Tribute to Rockwell and The Bromley Homestead, Oils on Canvas by Judith Dickinson — a world-renowned Brighton artist who creates and reproduces artistic beauty that touches the heart and emotions with her works. A professional artist for more than 25 years, she has garnered numerous awards and commissions for her artwork
which includes former Gov. Bill Ritter and murals for Adams County. From large murals to individual portraits, and historical paintings to book illustrations or teaching art, Dickinson’s work will be recognized as fine artwork of our time. Next Stop the Rockies, Oil on Canvas by Dean Glorso — A local vintage car enthusiast, former USMC Vietnam Veteran and professional surveyor, Glorso’s artwork reflects a nostalgic perspective capturing Brighton’s history through passionate colors in vintage retrospect of 1956. Bicycle Basket, Photograph by Dedra Shannon — A local artist, Shannon works mostly in portrait photography but loves capturing the moods and seasons of nature and moments that seem timeless, playful and simple places in history. This piece was photographed in Brighton and was framed with recycled barn wood acquired from a local barn for the feel of our history. Nonie’s Booms and Evening Solitude, Watercolor/Mixed Media by Pamela Shewmaker — a new Brighton resident, from Bethesda, Md. who is an extraordinary artist. She was actively involved in her communities, as an art instructor, volunteer graphic creator for schools and the Bethesda Cultural Arts Center. Shewmaker’s artwork is dedicated to the city in her memory and to the art legacy she leaves for future generations. The dedicated artwork will be on display in the Brighton city council chambers for the next year before they transition to permanent or exhibition locations within the City through the EFA Program.
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The Good Luck 4H Club will be hosting “An Evening with Dr. Temple Grandin,” 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, in the Good Luck Building at the Adams County Regional Park and Fairgrounds, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton Colorado. Grandin, a professor of animal science, at Colorado State University was diagnosed with autism as a child and went on to pursue work in psychology and animal science. She is the designer of livestock handling facilities located throughout the world. Her writings on the flight zone and other principles of grazing animal behavior have helped many people to reduce stress on their animals during handling. She has become a leading advocate for autistic communities and has also written books and provided consultation on the humane treatment of animals. Grandin was also the subject of a recent HBO movie titled, “Temple Grandin,” starring Claire Danes. Grandin is extremely interested in reaching out to the youth in our community and is encouraging all 4H and FFA members to join her on April 18. The evening is free of cost and open to the general public, but due to the amount of interest anticipated in meeting Grandin admittance will
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The Brighton Armory had yet another successful comedy night of stand-up comedy March 29. The Armory brought in Comedy Works Entertainment and welcomed back Sam Adams by popular demand. Master of Ceremonies Ralph Lopez warmed up the crowd for Colorado native Troy Walker, shown above. Courtesy photo
Brighton is no longer just a pretty face By Elena Townsend No need to travel outside this city for great entertainment. The staff at The Armory of Performing Arts works hard to provide great entertainment for everyone throughout the year. The Armory brings plays, music, festivals, and live stand-up to Brighton. On May 9, a high-energy bluegrass and Americana band from Boulder named the Railsplitters kicks off the Armory’s 2014 summer concert series. The Railsplitters have a special guest, The Spurs of the Moment, to charm the Brighton audience. “Thanks to Brighton’s new lodging tax and the grant received from it, we now have a much larger budget to work with,” said Armory’s House Manager Marcus Garcia. “We tried to bring in a big name, Los Lonely Boys, but they have a new album and are on tour. Unfortunately, they won’t be any place near us during their tour. We then turned our focus on bringing a variety of great bands.” Earlier this month, the Armory held Salsa Night presenting musical guest Quemado. They filled the house. Don’t know how to salsa? No worries. There are free dance instructions offered on those nights. “We had people coming in from all over the metro area, Denver, Greeley, Lakewood, and Thornton for Salsa Night,” Garcia said. “People love this venue. We have free parking, unlike other venues where you pay a lot for parking.” Garcia received great feedback afterward. People asked him if he planned to host a salsa night every month. “Apparently there are limited places in the Denver metro area that play salsa music and fans hunger for it,” said Garcia.
“One problem the Armory has is the library and Trends block people from seeing the building from Bridge Street,” said Garcia. “Many people don’t see or know the Armory exists.” The Armory’s concert series lasts from May through November. Here’s the lineup: May 30 and 31, the Armory hosts Brighton’s Blues Blast headlining Marquise Knox and Lil’s Ed & The Blues Imperials. June 7, FACE, a nationally recognized all-vocal rock group from Boulder, bring their edgy vocals to Brighton. June 28, two different worlds meet when to pianist Peter Kater and Native American Flautist, R. Carlos Nakai play together. August 16th the Pink Floyd Tribute Band “Wish We Were Floyd” bring British Rock and Roll to our city. Sept. 6, roots pop singer Katey Laurel with Bonnie and the Clydes. Nov 8 an eclectic Celtic group, The Duhks. The band Yesterday will end the season with their tribute to the Beatles, Nov. 21. Garcia hopes to receive another grant from the lodging tax next year so they can continue to bring great music to Brighton. Money for the lodging tax goes into a communal pot. Multiple Brighton organizations can apply for a grant. Once the grant is approved the monies must be used to bring revenue into the city of Brighton. Places like the Armory bring in visitors from other cities, who in turn frequent restaurants, hotels, and gas stations. “It’s been a challenge to get the word out that we are here,” Garcia said. “We would love to fill the house for every event.” For information about the Armory, go to www.BrightonArmory.org or call 303-6552026 or “Like” The Armory on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ArmoryPerformingArt.
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Barnhill excels at football, lacrosse By Michelle Boyer Although football is Prairie View High School senior Austin Barnhill’s main passion, he has a lot of fun playing lacrosse. “I’ve been playing long stick middy (LSM) since halfway through the season last year,” he said. “I first started playing lacrosse my freshman year. I started as a midfielder. I moved to LSM because I’m more of a defense oriented player. I wanted to play lacrosse because I needed to stay in shape in the offseason. When I was looking for sports to play, lacrosse was very interesting and looked like
fun. It let me stay physical and helped me stay in shape.” He’s been playing football since he was 8. “I’ve always played defense, as both a middle and outside linebacker,” he said. Barnhill said the lacrosse team has had a rough season so far. “It’s been mostly a learning experience,” he said. “We’ve had to come together as a team to improve each other. Ever since I’ve played our team has been improving. Our program has been growing and improving with each day, week, month and season.” The Prairie View team, not only has ath-
letes from Prairie View, but also Brighton, Mountain Range, Horizon and Holy Family high schools. “It’s great having kids from other schools play in our program,” Barnhill said. “It is nice to meet other guys that have the same interests that you do. I have multiple friends from other schools that I enjoy hanging out with. I had a friend that used to play and he was a running back from Brighton. I was always extra competitive going against him, it made the rivalry that much more intense.” Barnhill said during lacrosse season, that it’s the one time he can be on the same
team as Prairie View’s rival Brighton. He received academic all-state every varsity year he’s played football and lacrosse. His freshman year, he was midfielder of the year for lacrosse. He received Defensive Player of the Year for junior varsity football his sophomore year and made first team honorable mention linebacker this year for football. Barnhill will attend the University of Wyoming to study petroleum engineering. “Although I don’t plan on playing National Collegiate Athletic Association sports, I still plan on joining their club lacrosse team,” he said.
Pawlak marks up to team’s needs By Michelle Boyer Playing on the Prairie View Thunderhawks soccer team, Izzy Pawlak thinks of herself as an amoeba. “I tend to fill positions that are most needed,” she said. Her freshman year, she mainly man marked, and she said her coach would find the team’s top soccer player, and then have her mark up. Her sophomore year, she was a sweeper because her teammate who played that position was injured. As a junior now, she said after the debate, she’s finally settling into the position of forward. “I can only imagine what I’ll play next year, when all the senior leave and positions open up again,” Pawlak said. “My favorite position is center mid, because I can run everywhere, but the truth is I just like playing, that’s the main reason why I was playing goalie during our practice. I didn’t want to sit out, so I took the position one was going to want to take.” She’s been playing soccer a long time. “It’s been so long, I can’t remember when I started, but if I had to narrow it down, it would have to have been around the fourth grade,” she said. “I started soccer because each of my brothers had tried it, my brother Alex moved onto flag football, and I always went to practice with him until finally I decided I wanted to play a sport too. But football was a boy sport, and I wanted something more suitable for a girl.” When not on the soccer field, Pawlak is running, or is in the swimming pool. “I’ve always been a good runner, and fast where I could always keep up with the boys, and with two older brothers, it just made me competitive,” she said. “I look up to my brothers so when they did races, I wanted to run too.” Another factor of her sports involvement was her mother, and former Prairie View High School physical education teacher Natalie Pawlak.
Her mother’s friend, Bill Swearingin, was an iron-man triathlete. “He got me and my brother, Alex, both into running and swimming,” she said. “Even now Alex and Bill always have competitions. I got into swimming mainly because I had to. We have a lake in our backyard so as a safety precaution my parents put us in swim lessons. I liked swimming, but after a while I got bored and moved onto soccer.” Since she competes on the school cross-country team, swimming team and soccer team, she said that she still loves soccer the most. “Soccer you have a more personal competition … it’s oneon-one constantly,” she said. “It always makes you think, and I’m right in the position because I like the competition, mentality and physicality of soccer.” With a 1-1 record so far for the season, Pawlak says the soccer team has great potential. “We only had one senior last year, so all the girls are familiar with each other’s individual playing style,” she said. “Our team spirit is high, and we’re ready to play hard. All the girls get along well, and there hasn’t been too much drama … we’re all girls after all.” “Positions change and the girls are very understandable. Learning a new position is completely changing the way you think, and you have to understand it’s hard and know you’ll make mistakes. We play hard against each other.” This year, Pawlak was team captain for the cross-country and swimming teams. She qualified for the State 5A swimming competition for the 200 Medley Relay team, where she swam the breaststroke. “We broke the school record which was exciting,” she said. Pawlak made first team allconference for soccer, swimming and cross country her sophomore year. She has also made the academic first team all-conference. During the summer, she usually trains for cross-country. Last fall she also played club soccer for Platte Valley, and the year before
Izzy Pawlak on the field. Courtesy photo she played for Westminster. “This summer, I’ll be going to Poland on the Sister Cities exchange program for three weeks,” she said. “I’m really excited. When I come back, now that I can drive,
I plan on getting a summer job.” Besides participating in soccer this season, Pawlak is also running on the Prairie View track team. She’s only competed in one meet where she ran the mile in a
time of 6 minutes, 5 seconds. She ran the 800 meter in 2:42. “They’re OK times, but my main focus right now is soccer,” she said.
SportS newS in a hurry Thursday: PVHS girls’ golf at Riverdale, 10 a.m. BHS girls’ golf at Poudre, 10 a.m. PVHS baseball at Hinkley, 4 p.m. BHS baseball at Aurora Central, 4 p.m. PVHS girls’tennis at Rangeview, 4 p.m. BHS girls’ tennis vs. Gateway, 4 p.m. PVHS lacrosse at Rangeview, 5 p.m. PVHS girls’ soccer vs. Westminster, 7 p.m. BHS girls’ golf vs TBA at Coyote Creek
Golf Course, 10 a.m. BHS girls’ tennis at Hinkley, 4 p.m. BHS girls’ soccer vs. Centaurus, 6 p.m. BHS varsity track squad at Rangeview, 4 p.m. BHS boys’ swimming vs. Standley Lake, 4:30 p.m. Friday: PVHS girls’ tennis at Legacy, 4 p.m. Saturday: PVHS track at Mountain Range Invitational, 8 a.m.
BHS baseball vs. Mountain Vista, 11 a.m. PVHS baseball vs. Boulder, 10 a.m. PVHS lacrosse vs. Littleton, Noon Monday: PVHS lacrosse vs. Boulder, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday: PVHS baseball vs. Westminster, 4 p.m. BHS soccer vs. Hinkley, 7 p.m. PVHS girls’tennis vs. Aurora Central, 4 p.m.
Wednesday: PVHS lacrosse vs. Fairview, 6:30 p.m. BHS track at Gateway, 4 p.m. Scores: Boys’ Baseball- BHS 12, Clatskanie 8 Timberline 7, BHS 1 Palm Springs 5, BHS 4 Mingus 6, BHS 5 BHS 8, Bishop Kelley 7
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Bulldogs have strong start By Michelle Boyer
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The Brighton Bulldogs track and field team is 130 strong this season. “We have a great mix of participants in all events,” Coach Karen Smidt said. “That’s up almost 50 percent from last year, which is a testament to how we did in 2013.” Smidt said the team’s outstanding performance last season showed good participation. Running each week for the year, your rate is $12 per column inch. “We’re excited to have quite a few footproofs show you what I can fit and how it fits based on different ball players, who’ve come out to workThese on their speed and agility; that’ll prove tosizes. be an enhancement to Pat Sandoval’s football program,” she said. I wasn’t able to fit everything in the 1-inch ad. The girls’ team has won three of the last four meets, and the boys have placed in the top five. “We have tremendous talent, Miggy Martinez charges forward in the 110 hurdles. Let me know which you prefer. and enough depth to have two full varsity Courtesy photo teams plus a junior varsity team,” she said. Smidt said the girl standouts this season said the biggest goal this season is THANKSmidt YOU! are the team’s tried-and-true stars who’ll to take as many athletes to the state commost likely be East Metro League Cham- petition as possible. Representing many fine companies Allison The Lockwood pions in their events again: Rachael Lopez, John Martinez Mercury Classic Se habla Espa– ol Kiana Gomez, Aby Smidt, Kaila Green, Dez Track Meet for freshmen and sophomores 303-669-2044 Lipsett, Leo Solano and Kaitelyn Ellis. is scheduled 9 a.m. Saturday, April 26. Smidt 303-659-9065 The following returning girls don’t have said during this meet the team is anticipat420 Court Place a title to defend, but are certain to win their ing the unveiling of the display the school Brighton prospective events: Erica White and Des- had made in the image of former Brighton tiny Chacon. High School track Coach John Martinez For the boys, Erick Donlucas has the The assistant coaches helping out Smidt 300-hurdle title to defend and Smidt said include Carl Arnold, who is working with he should do it quite easily. She said the the distance athletes; Christy Capra, coachfollowing returning gentlemen are poised ing hurdles and vault; and Phil Bandoch, to upset the top podium spots with outstanding performances: Kevin Lopez, Dan helping with the jump and Vicki Powell Mordecai, Christian Lloyd, Mike Medina, coaches the throws. “We have a very young team, but we Christian Hartley, Thomas Keefe, Matt Johnson, Isley Wilson, Mauricio Macias have stellar upperclassmen, which have the experience and expertise to carry the and Brandon Fernandez. “We have some new talent that’ll be sure team,” Smidt said. “The team is the largest to catch everyone’s eye this season: Nick we’ve ever had, so our depth will carry us DeSplinter in the 400, Bryce Gelok and Ka- through the year.” Brighton competes in the Holy Family leb Taylor in distance, Nathan Morales in sprints and jumps, Caitlin Cunningham in Invitation tomorrow at 1:45 p.m. and parmid distance, Amber Ryan in jumps and ticipates in a state qualifier on Saturday at Belen Retamar in jumps and pole vault,” Legend High School with the time still to be determined. she said.
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Office 303-642-3548 Cell 720-363-5983
Affordable Electrician
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*Leaf Cleanup*Lawn Maintenance* Tree & Bush Trimming/Removal* Removal/Replacement Decorative Rock, Sod or Mulch*Storm Damage Cleanup*Gutter cleaning * All of your ground maintenance needs Servicing the West & North areas Mark: 303.432.3503 Refs.avail
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Large and small repairs 35 yrs exp. Reasonable rates 303-425-0066
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Free Estimates 17 Years Experience Licensed & Insured Driveways, patios, stamp & colored concrete. All kinds of flat work. Let us do good work for you! (720)217-8022
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• carpentry • painting • general home repair • over 30 years experience
(303) 646-4499
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Trash & Junk Removal We take what your trash man won't. Branches, mattresses, appliances, reasonable rates & prompt service 720-333-6832
• patios • sidewalks • garage floors • • porches • stamped/colored • exposed agregate • lic.& ins. free estimates
720-218-8849
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Call Richard 720-297-5470 info@OlsonLandscapingAndDesign.com
Weekly Mowing Aeration Fertilizing Hedge Trim Maintenance Serving Lakewood, Golden, Arvada & Wheatridge
John • 303-922-2670
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Remodeling OTTO'S REMODELING
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Long lasting Specialty Services interior & exterior Over 40 yrs. experience References and guarantees available.
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303.420.0669
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Bob’s Painting, Repairs & Home Improvements 30 yrs experience Free estimates 303-450-1172
Your monthlY bill throughout the summer (new customers only) AerAtion, FertilizAtion YArd CleAnup
www.denverlawnser vices.com Established 2000
Mark’s Quality Lawn Mark’s Quality Lawn Care Spring Aerating, Power Raking, Fertilizing and Lawn Over-seeding, Sod & Rock Work Shrub Trimming and Plantings FREE Fall Aerating and Fertilizing with NEW Mowing Service Mowing in Select Areas Only
303-420-2880
Sosa Landscaping
Reasonable Price & Quality Service Full Landscaping, Fence, Tree, Sod, Rock, Aeration Weekly Mowing, Bush Trimming, Yard Cleanup, Power Rake Low Cost - Experience - References - Dependable COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL INSURED & BONDED FREE ESTIMATE
Please call anytime: Mr. Domingo 720-365-5501
Painting
DEEDON'S PAINTING 40 years experience Interior & Exterior painting. References 303-466-4752
• Affordable • Quality • Insured • Great Customer Service • Local Colorado Business • Exterior Painting • Interior Painting • Drywall Repair
“We Specialize In Jus*Painting”
Top Quality Craftsmenship 30 years experience Kitchens, Bathrooms, Basements and ALL Finish Work Fully Insured FREE Estimates
720-404-5892
dirty jobs done dirt cheap
720-308-6696
Home Remodeling Specialists, Inc. * Bath * Kitch Remodels * Bsmt Finishes * Vinyl Windows * Patio Covers * Decks 30+ yrs. exp. George (303)252-8874
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Free phone Quotes Residential/Commercial * Water Heaters Drain Cleaning * Remodel * Sump Pumps Toilets * Garbage Disposals
PLUMBING & SPRINKLERS
15% Off Spring Savings Free Instant Quote Repair or Replace: Faucets, Toilets, Sinks, Disposals, Water Heaters, Gas Lines, Broken Pipes, Spigots/Hosebibs, Water Pressure Regulator, Ice Maker, Drain Cleaning, Dishwasher Instl., westtechplumbing.com CALL WEST TECH (720)298-0880
Sage Remodeling inc
Remodeling for your entire house • Older Homes • Senior Discounts • 20 Years experience • Licensed and Insured
Tree Service
Just Sprinklers Inc
A-1 Stump Removal
Licensed and Insured
Affordable Rates
Residential /Commercial
• Winterization • System Startup • Install, Repair • Service & Renovations
Stump grinding specialist
System Startups $35.00
Most stumps $75.00 $45 Minimum. Free estimates. Licensed & Insured. 33 years experience.
Free Estimates Senior Discounts
A father and son team!
Call Terry 303-424-7357
Stephen D. Williams justsprinklers@gmail.com
(303) 425-6861 25 Plus Years Exp • Family Owned & Operated
A Tree Stump Removal Company
Professional Installations & Repairs Lifetime Warranty + SOD INSTALLATION
We offer tree removal, brush, mulch and root chasing in addition to stump removal. We also have firewood available! Call today for your Free Estimate. Credit cards accepted • Insured
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www.stumpthumpersdenver.com
720-394-1709
Fast, friendly service All Work Guaranteed!
303-523-5859
Window Services
303-589-4095
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RALPH’S & JOE’S AFFORDABLE
Tree Service
Roofing/Gutters JAY WHITE Tree Service Serving with pride since 1975 Tree & shrub trimming & removals Licensed and Insured Firewood For Sale Call Jay (303)278-7119
Your experienced Plumbers.
Insured & Bonded
Plumbing Family Owned & Operated. Low Rates.
FRONT RANGE PLUMBING
Rocky Mountain Contractors
Drain Cleaning & Plumbing Repairs
Sprinklers
All Types of Roofing New Roofs, Reroofs, Repairs & Roof Certifications Aluminum Seamless Gutters Family owned/operated since 1980 Call Today for a FREE Estimate • Senior Discounts
(303) 234-1539
www.AnyWeatherRoofing.com • Sales@AnyWEatherRoofing.com
Roofing:
Remodeling
303.451.1971
Shingles, Flat Roofs, Roof Leak Repairs. 35 years of experience. Free estimates. Butch Metzler (303)422-8826
Majestic Tree Service 720-231-5954
Tree & Shrub Trimming, Tree Removal Stump Grinding Free Estimates Licensed and Insured
Old Pro Window Cleaning Residential Specialist Over 30 years experience Quality Work
Bob Bonnet 720-530-7580
Window Cleaning Year-round window cleaning Interiors, Exteriors, Tracks, Slides & Screens Family Owned Since 1993 Free Estimates • Insured
Terry Copper
303-668-8726 windowpleasers@comcast.net
Commercial/Residential
For all your plumbing needs • Honest pricing • • Free estimates • We will match any written estimate! Same day service! No job too small or too big!
303-960-7665
• Water Heaters • Plumbing Parts SENIOR DISCOUNTS FREE ESTIMATES in the metro area
www.frontrangeplumbing.com
GREENE'S REMODELING
Bathroom/kitchen remodeling, repair work, plumbing leaks, water damage. No job too small Window replacement. Serving Jeffco since 1970 (303)237-3231
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ELECTRICAL
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Thru Nov. 2014
Installations USB Outlet Installations LED Conversions Small Jobs
Energy Efficiency Service Work Remodels
303.710.2147
Josh@smileyelectric.net
we take credit cards
Bloomin’ Broom QCS, LLC Quality Cleaning Services Residential House Cleaning
Complete Home Remodeling Interior - Exterior - Kitchens - Baths - Basements Additions - Master Suites - Decks - Doors - Windows Siding - Roofing
Ron Massa Owner
Licensed - Bonded - Insured
Office 303-642-3548 Cell 720-363-5983 35 Years Experience
We do concrete, sod, decks, sprinklers, outdoor kitchens, fire pits. We can build all of your landscaping needs, please call for a free estimate! 10 years in business. 303-621-0192 • cell 720-338-5275
$30 off 1st Cleaning Service
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720-441-5144
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Custom Draperies our Specialty
blinds, shades & shutters
Shop at Home
303-279-3791
9am-6pm Monday-Friday • 9am-1pm Saturday
A-1 Stump Removal Stump grinding specialist Most stumps $75.00 $45 Minimum. Free estimates. Licensed & Insured. 33 years experience. A father and son team!
Call Terry 303-424-7357
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