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County creates new position for development Sullivan named as economic development manager

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Speak Week events touches on life challenges

By Elena Guerrero Townsend ElenaG.Townsend@gmail.com

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his year for the first time students from Brighton High School’s Writers Club organized a poetry reading during Speak Week. They used the power of poetry to shed light on those who battle depression and suicidal thoughts. The community was invited to read their poetry, as well.

Speak Week stands for Suicide Prevention Education Awareness and Knowledge. It is a student driven project started by the Brighton Youth Commission after Joshua Dillon took his life on Sept 26, 2011.

Joshua Dillon’s mother, Tami Prentiss, joined the crowd of thirty poetry lovers at the event held at Brighton High School last Friday.

“Slowly, I’ve been able to come out of a dark place and participate in Speak Week events,” Prentiss said.

“I had to remind myself that I have another son and I needed to be there for him. And I am going to be a grandma soon. My son Jordon is naming his baby after his brother Joshua. I’m glad I’m here. What the Brighton Youth Commission and this writing club are do-

Brighton High School teachers Candace Dunbar, left, and Jillian Inness-Brown. Photos by Elena Townsend ing, to bring awareness to this growing (suicide) problem, is amazing.”

Students from Brighton High School, Eagle Ridge Academy, and two Brighton High School English teachers, Candace Dunbar and Jillian Inness-Brown, recited poetry. Both Dunbar and Inness-Brown organized for two counselors to be on hand if any of the students felt the need to speak to someone.

Some of the poetry read by the students asked others to always be

sensitive and kind to each other.

One of Rosa Torrez’s lines read “I want someone to kiss the scars on my arms and then tell me I’m going to be all right…” Savanna Younker delivered her poem titled Shattered Mirrors about overcoming agonizing sorrow.

A line from Tara Smith’s original poem asked the audience

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Cemetery considers resting place for pets

By Lou Ellen Bromley A proposal to establish a pet cemetery within Elmwood Cemetery was suggested at the Brighton City Council study session Tuesday.

Cemetery staff suggested the idea to develop a pet cemetery inside Elmwood Cemetery, 14800 Old Brighton Road, that is considered undesirable for human burial because of its close proximity to the cemetery office and shop area. The pet cemetery area would be located on the west side of the main office building.

“This small parcel of land is a perfect place for people to memorialize their fourlegged family members “ said Aaron Corr, cemetery manager for Brighton.

Pet cemeteries are becoming more popular as more people are requesting a respectful place to inter their beloved pets.

There are pet cemeteries operating in Commerce City, Evergreen and two in Fort Collins, also one being developed in Resthaven Cemetery in Loveland as well.

The financial impact to Brighton would be minimal because the land already belongs to the city. The cement used to make

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four lot pins and lay out the cemetery is about $100, with brochures made in-house at $200, for a total cost to the city of $300.

Sales of the plots would bring in additional revenue to the cemetery.

The cemetery staff proposed that one full sized plot would be 4-feet-by-2-feet and could be used for one burial or two cremated burials. No planting of any type would be allowed but a granite vase could be used, inverted so they could go into the ground when not in use. Monuments would have to be flat/flush granite or bronze on granite markers being no bigger than 3-foot-by-20foot when set in concrete. All current cemetery rules will also apply to the pet cemetery.

The prices for Brighton residents could be $100 for burial site, $50 for perpetual care to the plot and $25 for opening and closing, nonresidents would pay more.

Brighton’s cemetery staff also stated that all Brighton Police Department and Adams County K9 officers would be offered a free burial space.

The proposal will be considered by the council at the April 29 meeting.

Adams County has created a new position to focus on four areas of development.

Kristin Sullivan is the new economic development manager for Adams County and began April 14.

Deputy County Manager Ray Gonzales said that the board of county commissioners and the county manager wanted to establish the new position to focus on: helping land owners, developers and their consultants understand the development review process; developing and implementing a strategy to attract development and tenants at Front Range Airport; retain and attract small business in unincor- Sullivan porated Adams County; and support neighborhood revitalization such as Goat Hill and Welby.

“Kristin is an insightful leader with a track record of accomplishment and success. I am thrilled to have her serve in this new role,” Gonzales said.

Sullivan has been with the county since 2010 and served as the planning manager for the Planning and Development Department. Before working with the county, Sullivan was the economic development coordinator for the city of Northglenn.

“What’s great about Adams County is we have amazing opportunities here,” she said. “The opportunities are really endless in Adams County.”

Sullivan said the county has plenty of land for growth, plenty of infill areas and plus with the FasTracks line, there are transit-oriented development opportunities.

“We want to make sure we make it easy for great progress to happen,” she said.

She said one of her goals is to create a framework and corridor plan for Federal Boulevard between 52nd and 72nd avenues. This segment of Federal will be anchored by FasTracks stations at West 60th Avenue and Federal and 71st Avenue and Irving Street.

She said that the county wants to improve the overall physical appearance and safety for pedestrians and bicyclists so that they want to walk and bike between destinations.

Another goal she said is to finish work on the Neighborhood Plan for Welby.

The purpose of the subarea plan is to complete a detailed analysis of the area, which includes an inventory of the agriculture, residential, commercial and industrial uses; infrastructure, such as roads, sidewalks, water, sewer; and to identify development trends. The plan will also demonstrate which land uses should be allowed in certain areas.

Sullivan said she would also like to explore industrial hemp opportunities.

Amendment 64 not only allowed recreational marijuana use, but also the cultivation, processing and sale of hemp in Colorado. This could be an economic opportunity to the farmers in Adams County.

With the economy recovering and the FasTracks lines being built sooner than expected, Sullivan said people are realizing the opportunities in Adams County.

“It’s really our time,” she said.

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Reproductive rights effort fizzles

By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com An effort to bolster a woman’s reproductive rights was introduced at the legislature with fanfare, but went out quietly.

The bill — which would have prohibited the state from interfering with a woman’s reproductive health care decisions — was killed by Democratic leadership before it ever came up for a highly anticipated debate in the SenReport ate on April 16.

The reason behind the last minute decision by Democrats to kill the legislation depends on which lawmaker one speaks with.

The bill sponsor, Sen. Andy Kerr, DLakewood, said the effort was pulled because Republicans had threatened to wreak havoc on the legislative process for the rest of the session, if the bill had gone forward.

Kerr said that Republicans were planning to use filibusters and other delay tactics to interfere with key pieces of legislation that are still moving through the Capitol.

“It became obvious that D.C.-style politics were going to be happening the last three weeks of the session here,” Kerr said.

Republican leadership called that idea nonsense.

“That’s ridiculous,” said Senate Minority Leader Bill Cadman, R-Colorado Springs.

“What they ran into was a firestorm of public dissent, period; a firestorm of public opposition to this political hatchet job.”

Onlookers looking to follow the vote in

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the Senate gallery — most of whom were opposed to the legislation — didn’t get much of a show. Senate Majority Leader Rollie Heath of Boulder gave no explanation for spiking the bill when he moved to lay over the bill until the day after the session ends, which kills the legislation this year.

The bill would have prohibited state or local governments from enacting “any policy regarding reproductive health care that is inconsistent with or contrary to current evidencebased scientific data and medical consensus … “ accompanying bill language states.

The effort is a response to continued conservative efforts to restrict women’s reproductive rights, either through the legislature or the ballot box.

The sudden demise of the bill capped a wild, 48-hour sequence of events.

Catholics converged on the Capitol to protest the bill on April 15. That’s the day debate on the bill was supposed to be held

in the Senate. However, the vote was delayed a day because Sen. John Kefalas, DFort Collins, went home sick. Kefalas’ vote was needed for the vote to pass in a Senate that Democrats control by a single vote.

The next day, speculation swirled that the bill could end up being killed. Colorado Community Media was the first to report that Democratic leaders had spent the day figuring out whether they were going to move forward with the bill.

Kerr asserts that he had all 18 Democrats on VOTING VOTING ENDS ENDS board, but the reaction afterward LOG ON NOW! from a couple of Democratic lawmakers puts that in question.

Kefalas voted for the bill in committee.

But he later acknowledged that he struggled over his vote — and he never confirmed that he was going to vote yes in the first place.

After the vote was killed, Kefalas did not directly answer questions as to how he would have voted.

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this and I listened to constituents,” Kefalas said.

Sen. Rachel Zenzinger, D-Arvada, was also conflicted. When asked how she was planning to vote, Zenzinger said, “I honestly don’t know.”

Zenzinger is a Catholic, first-year lawmaker who will face a tough election bid this November. Asked if she was relieved that she didn’t have to cast a vote, Zenzinger said, “Yeah, I think so; being a Catholic woman.”

Senate President Morgan Carroll, DAurora, did not speak with reporters on the Senate floor on April 16. Carroll instead sent an emailed statement, in which she was critical of Republican positions on women’s productive rights issues.

At the same time, Carroll, like Kerr, said she didn’t want other important pieces of legislation being affected as a result of GOP outrage.

“We have made our point, and in the interest of getting the remaining work done on education, jobs, higher education affordability and childcare, we laid the bill over,” Carroll said.

But Cadman — who denied any effort on the part of Republicans to disrupt the legislative process — said Democrats have only themselves to blame for the bill’s failure. Cadman also referenced last year’s democratic legislative achievements on hot button issues, many of which angered Republicans.

“They got called on it and, unfortunately, they put their caucus and this entire institution through a significant turmoil over the last few days and dragged a lot of people out of their homes to come express their voices,” Cadman said. “The good news is this time, unlike last year, they listened.

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Former state House speaker hopes to oust Coffman An interview with Andrew Romanoff

By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Democrat Andrew Romanoff says now is the time and he is the guy to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman in the state’s recently realigned 6th Congressional District.

Having just moved to the district a year ago, Romanoff knows he’ll need to prove himself to the residents of what used to be a conservative bastion before November.

“It used to be a very different kind of district,” he said during an April 12 interview in his Aurora office. “It’s now an amazingly diverse district that deserves a representative with the ability to work across the aisle, which is what I did as a state representative.”

Romanoff served in the state House from 2000-08, serving as speaker from 2005 on. In 2010, he launched an unsuccessful bid to unseat fellow Democrat U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, widely regarded as more moderate than Romanoff.

Romanoff was willing to cover a lot of topics during the interview, with his best friend, the beautiful and friendly rescue mutt Zorro, patiently lying at his feet. That is, until Romanoff uttered the words “Ku Klux Klan,” which sent Zorro running for the door with a sharp bark.

“He’s taking a bite out of crime,” Romanoff said with a laugh.

It was a reference to research work he used to do for the Southern Poverty Law Center, where he started a career inspired by his parents: his mom was a social worker whose clients would sometimes end up in his father’s courtroom, where he practiced as a prosecutor and judge.

He credits much of his success to them and his grandparents, all four of whom came to America from Eastern Europe.

“I’ve passed a lot of laws that made life

better for a lot of folks, but there’s nothing I’ve done in my life that I could have done without the sacrifice of my grandparents,” he said.

Here are Romanoff’s quick takes on a variety of topics.

The economy

Keys to growing the economy, said Romanoff, include supporting higher education to fill jobs of the future, creating clean-energy jobs, and ending incentives that send jobs overseas.

“It’s not just a choice between a Democrat and a Republican or a Tea Party member. It’s not just a choice between an incumbent and a challenger,” he said. “It’s a choice between two different views about how to grow the economy. … Let’s actually put our efforts into things that are going to support our middle class, not just those at the top.”

Mental health

As a state representative, Romanoff supported a bill that offered the chance for inmates with mental-health issues to sign up for needed services while still behind bars.

“We should focus on early intervention and treatment rather than using our criminal justice system for treatment. That’s a pretty expensive way to go,” he said. “…

We were just letting them out of prison with a wing and a prayer and 30 days of meds and some hope that maybe they’d figure it out on their own, and they didn’t.”

Immigration reform

Romanoff supports the Dream Act and efforts to improve border security, make employers accountable and provide for a path to citizenship.

“Reasonable people can disagree, but nobody I know supports the status quo.”

He’d like members of the House to force a vote on a bill currently stuck there, by getting 218 of them, including some Republicans, to sign a petition to that effect.

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CoFFman sligHtly outraising romanoFF Incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Michael Coffman has so far outraised Democratic challenger Andrew Romanoff in the battle to represent Colorado’s 6th Congressional District, but just barely.

As of the April 15 reporting date past in what’s likely to be one of the most competitive races in the country, Coffman had raised about $2.61 million. About $1.8 million of that is from 1,455 individual contributions, and about $715,000 is from 329 political action committees. He’s got about $1.8 million left to spend.

Romanoff raised about $2.59 million from 6,293 individual contributions, and he’s got about $2.1 million of that on hand. Though he says he’s sworn off PAC money, many of the contributions were funneled through the website ActBlue, a Democratic political action committee that allows individual donors to designate where their money goes. Names of the donors are available on the

“That’s a big step,” he said. “They would have to buck their own party, but if their constituents matter more than their party, that’s what they will do.”

Military service

Unlike Romanoff, Coffman has a long history with the military that started in 1972. In 2005, he resigned his post as Colorado’s secretary of state to serve a tour with the U.S. Marines in Iraq.

“I respect his service,” said Romanoff.

“I revere the service of everyone who’s worn a uniform in service of our country.

But I will make sure we treat our veterans with the respect they deserve.”

That includes putting Americans in harm’s way only as a last resort with a clear mission and a well-defined exit strategy, along with the resources they need to succeed in the mission and to return to civilian life — jobs, housing, mental health.

“This shouldn’t be a partisan issue at all. What we’ve done to them is criminal.”

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The face of the 6th District, historically a Republican safe zone, changed after redistricting in 2012 added northern suburbs like Brighton, Thornton and Henderson to the traditionally more GOP-friendly south-metro mix of communities like Littleton, Centennial and Highlands Ranch.

While southern Aurora had long been in the district, it gained the remainder of Aurora, a Democratic stronghold.

Gone from the district are conservative areas like Parker, Castle Rock and Elbert County.

Coffman succeeded Tom Tancredo, who held the seat for four terms until leaving to run an unsuccessful campaign for U.S. president in 2008. Coffman carried the 2008 and 2010 6th District elections with 61 and 66 percent of the vote, respectively.

After redistricting, Coffman defeated Democrat Joe Miklosi by just 2 percentage points in November 2012.

manoff said he doesn’t want to go back to the times of charging women more just because they’re women, people being denied for having a pre-existing condition and kicking kids off their parents’ policies.

“They plainly botched the rollout of this thing. And we could still do more to hold down the cost of care, because people are still paying too much. We need access to preventive care to be available to more people instead of so many of them using the emergency room. … It’s not the cheapest way to go, and it’s certainly not the healthiest way to go. And there’s some stuff government can’t do. People should take some responsibility for their own lives.”

Fracking

Romanoff said any type of drilling should be well-regulated to ensure health, water and air are protected.

“I also happen to think, although we can’t get there overnight, that we ought to be looking at alternative natural resources. And, of course, the cheapest energy of all is the energy we don’t use.”

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Go ahead for two new businesses

By Lou Ellen Bromley

Two new business’s were before city council seeking permits to operate in Brighton at Tuesday night’s City Council Meeting.

Melissa Lujan with A. Star Vapes, requested a permit so she could open a electronic cigarette and cigar store at 45 North Main St. The store would sell electronic cigarette and cigar devices that generate no smoke but a water vapor along with flavored juices used in the devices and other related items. Nicotine could also be used with the juices.

Most city council members were not familiar with the devices and Ms. Lujan explained that vaporized cigarettes are mainly used to help people quit smoking by controlling and eventually eliminating the amount of nicotine in the vapor devices. She also pointed out that there are not the harmful chemicals in vaporized cigarettes that are in real cigarettes so they are a healthier alternative to smoking, without the second hand smoke.

City council approved the permit with the following conditions, that no smoking be permitted within the building, customers must be 18 year old to purchase the products and recreational or medical marijuana will not be sold. The approval of

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Jackie Archer requested a permit to open a child daycare at 420 South 27th Ave on the First Presbyterian Church property in the existing school located on the churches property. The 4 Seasons Early Learning Center’s hours of operation will be Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. When open the center will have an occupancy limit of 8 staff and 44 students.

Council felt the plan was a appropriate use of the building in this area and it fulfills an important need for the community by expanding childcare choices in Brighton.

The council recommendations are that the childcare operation meet all applicable local county state and federal guidelines regarding its operation and must be reviewed and approved by the state prior to getting a license to operate a childcare center. Written permission must be obtained to use the First Presbyterian Church’s parking lot and be provided to the city. Because of traffic volume, no children shall be dropped off or picked up off of Southern Street but only in the church parking lot for the safety of the children.

Both business’s were given permits and are moving forward toward opening.

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Bill sponsor hangs up on cell phone effort, for now Measure hits obstacles, but likely to return next year

By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com An effort to revive a bill that sought to restrict most uses of cell phones while driving has failed to move forward.

However, the bill will be studied by a special committee over the summer. And the bill sponsor said he intends to introduce the legislation again next year.

The bill would have required drivers to use hands-free cell phone devices and would have put penalties in place in an effort to keep motorists from being distracted by their phones.

Last month, the bill, sponsored by Rep. Jovan Melton, D-Aurora, failed to receive enough support to clear a House committee. But the committee gave Melton the option to bring back the bill.

Melton intended to present another

version of the bill to the same House Transportation and Energy Committee on April 10, but instead decided to push the effort back a year because of procedural barriers.

“Basically, we can’t make changes because we’ve already gone through that piece of the bill,” Melton said.

Report The revived effort occurred too late in the calendar for the bill to be reconsidered for changes to parts of the legislation on which the committee had already ruled.

Melton said that the bill changes sought to address committee members’ concerns that caused the effort to fail in the first place.

The original bill would have created a “primary offense” for motorists who use their cell phones while driving through school zones and construction areas,

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meaning police could have imposed a citation for the mere act of being on the phone. Everywhere else, the violation would have been considered a “secondary offense,” meaning drivers could only be cited for talking on their cell phones so long as they were initially stopped for another violation.

Because some committee members questioned whether a primary offense law would have led to enforcement challenges for police, Melton decided to make all violations a secondary offense, a change that he said earned the support of the Colorado State Patrol.

Committee members also wondered whether there was enough teeth in the bill.

For that, Melton had intended to set the maximum fines for violations at $100 for the first offense and $200 for the second — doubling the bill’s original intent.

But there were other logistical issues to deal with, such as clarifying what types of hands-free devices drivers would be allowed to use and the extent to which they

can use phone applications.

“The bill didn’t die because people didn’t disagree with the policy,” Melton said. “It died because people didn’t quite agree how we’re getting to the solution.

I feel like we found the right solution but unfortunately, because of procedure, we can’t make the necessary changes.”

The bill will get special attention over the summer by the Transportation Legislative Review Committee, which looks at legislation in depth without the deadlines that bills face during a legislative session.

“We have a much better chance of getting a good bill out that has an effect going through the TLRC,” the committee chairman Rep. Max Tyler, D-Lakewood, said.

Melton said he is looking forward to reviving the effort next year.

“After the bill died, I got a number of emails and phone calls from people all over the state saying, ‘Please don’t give up on this issue; this is truly about public safety,’ ” Melton said.

Red light camera ban Time to could get green light party for Bill also would bar use of photo radar

By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Red light cameras could be a thing of the past, under a bill that is making its way through the Legislature.

The bipartisan legislation would prohibit the use of red light cameras and photo radars anywhere in the state. Communities sometimes use the technology to slow down speeding drivers and to increase revenues.

The bill received initial approval in the Senate on April 17 and is expected to pass the chamber before the legislation moves to the House.

Rep. Scott Renfroe, R-Greeley, a bill sponsor, contends that the use of red light cameras and other driving detection technology is a “cash grab” on the part of communities, and that their presence can have an adverse impact on public safety.

Renfroe and other supporters argue that drivers sometimes slam on the brakes after noticing the

equipment, which can lead to the very accidents communities are trying to prevent.

And bill supporters also said that a single picture of a vehicle crossing an intersection often doesn’t take into consideration other road factors that impact the way people drive.

“A camera can take a picture, but it doesn’t tell the story,” Renfroe said.

Supporters pointed to a number of areas of concern over the technology. Sen. Lucia Guzman, D-Denver, a bill co-sponsor, said there isn’t any evidence that indicates that the devices have “a tangible effect on public safety.”

Sen. David Balmer, R-Centennial, said the flashes that emit from the cameras can trigger epileptic seizures. Balmer also said the devices interfere with a driver’s right to confront his or her accuser in court.

But the bill had its share of opponents who said communities would suffer if the bill becomes law.

Sen. Jessie Ulibarri, D-Commerce City, said the use of red light cameras at a problematic intersection in his hometown has saved lives. He also said the use of the

technology is especially vital in areas where “human management is impossible.”

“This is about safety,” Ulibarri said. “This is about life and death.

This is about real folks who may be injured.”

Amendments by Ulibarri and other bill opponents to either weaken or postpone the legislation failed to garner enough support to pass.

Sen. Pat Steadman, D-Denver, said red light camera technology that has been placed at busy city intersections has impacted public safety in a positive way.

Steadman also took issue with supporters of the bill who may not live in areas that have to deal with high-traffic concerns.

“You represent districts and towns that don’t even have stoplights,” Steadman quipped.

Sen. Linda Newell, D-Littleton, also opposed the legislation. She said that communities in her district want to see more driver detection technology, not less.

“I have, in my district, communities that have requested me to vote no on this, who are begging me to vote no on this because of the safety factor,” Newell said.

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to, “Draw back the curtain and let in the light.” Christopher Brown’s original poem spoke volumes about the indignation and anger that envelops him after he experiences racism.

Two young musicians, Tyler Becker from Brighton High School and Chris Doucot from Eagle Ridge Academy, closed the evening with music.

Knowing to recognize a few signs of someone contemplating suicide, such as giving away valuables or saying goodbye could save a life. “The signs were subtle,” said Prentiss. “Joshua was such a good kid. But when he gave away his Legos and some other toys, I thought he had outgrown them.”

“Raising awareness about suicide which is a growing problem amongst our youth is what this week is all about,” Prentiss said.

“We hope to do this again next year,” Inness-Brown said. “We want more of the community to participate by reading some of their poetry.”

For more information about suicide prevention, go to www.pennockcounseling.org To Like the Brighton Youth Commission on Facebook, go to www.facebook.com/ BYC.youthvoice.

the kids

By Michelle Boyer

Calling all children of the Brighton Community and surrounding Adams County areas, Saturday is a special day.

This will be the second year the event “Dia del Nino” (Day of the Child) will be held at Brighton High School, 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, April 26. This year also marks the 10th year that the event has been held.

“Dia del Nino (Day of the Child) dates back to 1925 in Mexico. The day is intended to honor the contributions that children bring to our communities and also to commit to their well-being,” Lindy Schultz, spokeswoman for the community reach center said.

“Community Reach Center launched El Dia de los Ninos Fiesta in 2007 because we wanted to provide Adams County families with a free, safe, high quality event that they could enjoy together and give children an opportunity to express themselves. That’s why each year the event features some kind of large-scale art activity. Since about half of the 10,000 individuals served

by Community Reach Center each year are children and teens, we’re extremely proud to provide this event for our Adams County community,” Schultz said.

The fiesta features 20 carnival games with prizes, jumping inflatables and more than 30 exhibition tables staffed by organizations that provide free or low cost services and programs for youth and families in Adams County.

The kids can paint on a huge mural with an artist from Main Street Creatives around the theme “Picture Happy Feelings”. Watch for the finished mural to make the rounds around Brighton in the coming year.

Three prize drawings will happen throughout the afternoon for dozens of gifts from generous donors throughout Brighton, including Rumors Salon and Day Spa, Holiday Inn Express, Oasis Water Park, The Pink Door and Berry Patch Farms — to name a few.

Also, every child leaves with a free book of their choice.

No Mo Violence Dance Group performs at 2 p.m.

The group will perform a variety of dance styles from folk to hip hop. Fiesta music will also play throughout the day provided by a disk jockey.

Best part about the event, it’s all free.

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Life has challenges; words have power Reading is one of the things I enjoy so very much in life. And as an avid reader, I have accumulated a vast and diverse book collection.

Some are worn around the edges, some are dog-eared, sticky notes protrude from the tops of several, and many are filled with highlights and underscored words with my notes written in the margin. In my line of business, I find myself going back to some of my favorites for ideas and reminders on how to improve in some way or handle a situation.

So the other day I was dealing with a very challenging family issue and it was happening right at the one-year anniversary of the loss of my wife and my kids’ mom. I took some time to sit in my library and meditate on what was happening around us and I was feeling sad, hurt and confused. And as I thought and prayed about the situation and events, I looked up and some of the titles of the

books literally seemed to come to life right before my eyes. Specific books and words seemed to become bigger in font size and boldness.

They were books such as Zig Ziglar’s “Embrace the Struggle,” or “The Journey”

by Billy Graham. There were also titles such as “Be Great” by Peter Thomas and “Results” by Gary Neilson and Bruce A. Pasternack. There are hundreds of books in my library, and as I continued to scan the shelves and titles I saw “Gung Ho” by

Ken Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles and Wayne Dyer’s “The Power of Intention.”

Although many other titles and books caught my attention, the final one I will include here is John Ortberg’s “God is Closer Than You Think.”

Here I was, feeling extremely challenged and quite low, and one of the things that I enjoy most in life hit me right between the eyes: my books. Just think of the words alone and how powerful they are and how much encouragement they bring. “Embrace the Struggle,” “The Journey,” “Be Great,” “Results,” “Gung Ho,” “The Power of Intention,” and “God is Closer Than You Think.” Immediately my spirits were lifted and my attitude elevated.

I am in a struggle, it will be a journey, as the leader of my family I have to be great in order to get the results we will need, this will require a gung-ho attitude, it will be an intentional effort, and God

has always been and will be right by my side. For me, words are powerful, the actions they inspire are incredible, and the adjustment in attitude is simply amazing.

Most days I read for pleasure, to grow, and to learn. I find personal development materials such as books or audio programs to be an absolute asset to my success. And when needed personally or professionally, these powerful words are packed with wisdom.

How about you, do you have a library or source of knowledge and encouragement? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com. And as we benefit from the power of words, this really will be a better than good week.

Michael Norton is the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation and the CEO/ founder of www.candogo.com.

word on the street

This is National Poetry Month what is your favorite poem or poet?

“My favorite poet is me.

One of the poems I wrote is titled ‘The Wonderful Bear.’”

Terrin Lewis, Brighton

“Poet David Levesque.”

Darrell Lamar, Thornton

“I love the Biblical poetry of Psalms in the Bible and the poet Walt Whitman.”

Melissa Lewis, Brighton

“Edgar Allen Poe is my all time favorite.”

Chris DeLude, Denver

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Long session makes for short fuses The most uttered words during any legislative session could be “bill” and “vote.”

But, lately, one could make the case for other four-letter words that have bounced around the Capitol — ones that would make Quentin Tarantino blush.

The session is winding down, but some lawmakers seem to be wound awfully tight.

Over the last couple of weeks, tempers have flared and emotions have gotten the better of our grown men and women who create our laws.

Here are a few recent examples: Rep. Chris Holbert, R-Parker, hurled an expletive toward fellow Republican Rep. Kevin Priola of Henderson on the House floor over his role in a vote on an education bill. That confrontation preceded a vote by Republicans to oust Priola as party whip, a position from which he would resign days later.

Rep. Mark Waller, a Colorado Springs Republican who is running for attorney general, barked the same expletive toward Rep. Dan Pabon, D-Denver, after Pabon made a joke on the House floor about Waller’s delegate vote count at the recent GOP state assembly — Waller barely earned a spot on the Republican primary ballot that day.

And it’s not just “Men Behaving Badly.”

Reps. Crisanta Duran, D-Denver, and Cheri Gerou, R-Evergreen, have been at each other’s throats as well.

Clearly, something’s in the water at the Capitol these days.

“It is unfortunate. I wish we could all get along,” House Speaker Mark Ferrandino said, D-Denver, doing his best Rodney King impersonation. “I think that sometimes

there’s a joke that this is high school at the Capitol. Sometimes, it feels like junior high.”

Junior high? It’s been more like watching the best of “The Jerry Springer Show,” sans a hooting audience egging on the behavior — well, except for the press of course.

Holbert acknowledged that his comments made to Priola on the House floor recently were made out of frustration.

He was upset that Priola, who was House minority whip at the time, did not support a Republican amendment to the Student Success Act, a K-12 funding measure. The amendment had to do with how schools provide transparency over financial figures.

Instead, Priola voted for a competing and prevailing Democratic amendment and, seeing as how he didn’t vote for the GOP version, he did not whip up votes for the failed effort.

Holbert expressed his displeasure by walking up to Priola and hurling a comment that begins with the sixth letter in the alphabet.

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A time to watch out for urban wildlife Spring is the most sensitive and risky season of the year for urban wildlife, be it birds or small animals. Spring is the nesting and birthing time of year. It finds neighbor geese, ducks, song birds, cottontail rabbits, squirrels and all wild creatures searching out protective and safe nests and remote habitat to give birth. And close on the heels of birth is the movement of young wildlife among the population of people, traffic and pets. Unfortunately when wildlife prepares for nesting and birthing sites, they are at more risk than their counterparts in the countryside. That risk is what you and I as urban people present for our wild animals and birds.

In some cases, fortunately, those who enjoy our urban wild creatures take extra effort to protect nesting animals and birds. One good example is what the City of Westminster has done at 120th Avenue and Federal Boulevard, where a great horned owl pair have chosen a high tree nest for the past four or five years. A nest in the midst of a high traffic intersection

seems like a most unlikely nesting site.

The City has coned off the area so cars cannot park and disturb the nesting owls.

That is good and commendable wildlife protection.

Conversely, further north on Zuni Street at 132nd Avenue is a storm water detention pond that has excellent, dense cattail growth on the perimeter of the 10 acre pond. Ducks and geese are drawn to the quiet water, along with an assortment of other bird species.

Last year two pairs of Canada geese established nests on a small island in the

middle of the pond surrounded by water.

It appeared as many as four pairs of mallard ducks selected nests nearby in the midst of the cattail stands. One could see the geese coming and going to their nests, but only the sound of the nesting hen mallard could be heard from the cattails.

The sad and disappointing end result for the nesting waterfowl was that people waded out into the pond to “look” at the goose nests and others allowed their dogs to disturb the cattail duck nests. The nests were either destroyed or abandoned due to this interference. The pond could have been the home and a viewing laboratory of the small goslings and ducklings as they would have matured and ultimately make their way into the local population of waterfowl everyone enjoys.

Another act of carelessness, far too evident in the spring is man’s lack of attention and caution when driving. Far too many small animals are run over by drivers who simply do not pay attention to rabbits, squirrels, prairie dogs and yes

even Canada geese and ducks feeding in grass areas close to roadways. Not only is it inexcusable and can be avoided, road kill results in the loss of urban wildlife within the substantial open space acquisitions and preservation we enjoy in our northern communities. Open space without abundant wildlife and birds is shortchanging the enjoyment we all can garner from the natural order of nature, even in a high populated urban setting.

If we are more sensitive to protecting and avoiding interfering with wildlife and birds, we essentially can have what some might call a “natural zoo,” housing wildlife, birds, habitat without fences, the ability to observe birds and animals in their natural setting without confinements. We can create a legacy today and assure a wildlife legacy into the future for our communities and families.

Dear Hopeless: I will address your question, but first I would like to suggest that you get a complete physical with a doctor. It’s possible that you have anemia, a malfunctioning thyroid or some other medical condition that is dragging you down. You may want to consider antidepressant medication for a brief time until you feel better as well. And you might

also consider entering psychotherapy for depression and low self-esteem.

But here’s some of what you can do on your own, so you can become the heroine of your own story: What do you still want to accomplish or experience in your remaining years? What life, relationship or career goals do you have that remain unfulfilled? Regeneration begins with something you hope for, and it’s one of the the only things you need in order to bounce back. Given reality, what is it you hope for? Finding the answers to these questions will be a big step in you being able to get off of your inertia and jump-start your life again. What or whom do you still have to forgive? What would you like to forgive yourself for? What would you like to be forgiven for by someone else? Forgiveness will help you break

free from the hold that past events have on you. Having fun helps people to lessen the despair they are feeling. So what are you doing in your life that is fun? How can you integrate more fun and playful activities in your life — say twice a week — especially those that include exercise? Do you like to dance? Play tennis? Take country hikes? How recently have you participated in a new sport or game? I trust you could find classes or groups that do these very things. How could you invite new people into your life, as well as more meaningful relationships with others? Don’t hang on so tightly to the way it’s “supposed” to be. Trust that whatever happens, you will be able to make lemonade from it. See if you can find every single lesson that your misfortune has taught you. How are you richer, deeper, more compassionate?

Outdoors writer Ron Hellbusch can be reached at Ron-Hellbusch@comcast.net.

Reader asks: ‘How do I let go of despair?’

Dear Neil: Ten years ago, I had a horrible bout of Stage 3 breast cancer. Five years ago I divorced, leaving a 12-year marriage. Finally, I just turned 50, and that has really put a spin on what has become a downward spiral.

Today I’m cancer-free, but I’m left with both physical and emotional fallout, and I cannot step out of the dark place that cancer, divorce and turning 50 has left me.

I used to be a self-assured woman who knew who she was, but she is long gone, and I am constantly battling this dark cloud instead. How do I overcome the fears, resentments and feelings of hopelessness I now have? I do not want to look back only to regret wallowing in all of these emotions for so long.

Hopeless in Essex, Connecticut

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little higher than normal,” Holbert said.

But high tensions are the norm when it comes to the epic Duran and Gerou rivalry.

Duran is the chairwoman of the allimportant Joint Budget Committee and the House Appropriations Committee.

Gerou serves on the same committees.

Those committee hearings really should have been held inside steel cages this year. The two really got into it during an April 2 hearing, where you could have played a drinking game based on the number of times that Duran used her chairwoman’s gavel.

Things got ugly after Gerou suggested to a lawmaker that they “make a deal” over funding for bills they were carrying. Gerou later said she was kidding.

Duran took Gerou as suggesting “quid pro quo” over legislation, which is a nono. Gerou was not happy with Duran’s interpretation of her comments and let her know it.

“There’s nothing that I said that was quid pro quo,” Gerou said angrily. “And if you are imputing my nature, my ethics, madam chair, I object!”

Later that day, Duran said Gerou “hasn’t acted like a state representative” this legislative session and said her conduct has been unprofessional all year.

Not to be outdone, Gerou said Duran

is “young enough to be my daughter” and that she doesn’t quite understand the rules involved with chairing a committee.

Mr. Speaker, what’s up with your members getting all Rowdy Roddy Piper on one another?

“I think during the end of session, nerves and tempers get short,” Ferrandino said. “There’s no secret that there’s no love lost between Rep. Duran and Rep. Gerou.”

I suggested to Ferrandino that it would be quite entertaining to see the creation of a reality TV show called “Crisanta and Cheri” — two women who can’t stand each other, forced to live together in a city apartment, or a deserted island.

The speaker said he would “neither confirm or deny that has been kicked around” as a possible skit that is part of the legislature’s end-of-the-year “Hummers” event, where lawmakers roast one another.

Look, far be it from me to criticize bad behavior — after all, my cross streets are Sodom Avenue and Gomorrah Boulevard.

Believe it or not, politicians are humans who sometimes say or do things they regret.

It’ll be interesting to see if things settle down the rest of the session — although, I won’t be holding my breath.

Gotta run, now. “Crisanta and Cheri” is on TV. Vic Vela covers the Legislature for Colorado Community Media. He can be reached at vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com. Or, follow him on Twitter: @VicVela1.

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First-place winner was Sydney Adams from Turnberry Elementary School.

Arbor Day poster winners Brighton’s fifth-grade students from four Brighton elementary schools competed in the Arbor Day Celebration poster contest. The first-place winner was Sydney Adams from Turnberry elementary school, and second place went to Olivia Pearson from Southeast Elementary.

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Second place poster award went to Olivia Pearson from Southeast Elementary.

Unwanted drug disposal Brighton Police Department will participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Take Back Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26. Anyone with unused, expired or unwanted prescription drugs is encouraged to bring them to the Brighton Police Department for proper disposal.

Items which cannot be accepted include: needles and sharps, thermometers, oxygen containers, chemotherapy/radioactive substances, pressurized canisters, and illicit drugs.

The National Prescription Drug TakeBack Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposal, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of these medications.

Last October, Americans turned in 324 tons (over 647,000 pounds) of prescription drugs at over 4,114 sites operated by the DEA and its thousands of state and local law enforcement partners. When those results are combined with what was collected in its seven previous Take Back events, DEA and its partners have taken in over 3.4 million pounds — more than 1,700 tons —

of pills.

For more information on Brighton’s participation, contact Brighton Detective Keith Soustek at 303-655-2300 x8745 or ksoustek@brightonco.gov. To learn more about National Prescription Take Back Day, visit www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_ disposal/takeback/index.html Portion of South Main Street closed April 28- May 10 South Main Street will be closed to through traffic between Bromley Lane and Jessup Street. This is a hard closure lasting 24 hours a day between April 28 and May 10. During this time, crews will be finishing removal of the old Main Street, and constructing a new cul-de-sac. A detour will guide motorists around the closure going east on Jessup Street, then taking South 4th Avenue to Bromley Lane. Access to local businesses will remain open; Peerless Tire Company and U-Pump-It will be accessible only from Bromley Lane.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact the project hotline at 303-459-4445 or by email at us85bromley@ publicinfoteam.com.

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Explore unique cake flavor combinations

By Metro Creative Connection A wedding cake is the piece de resistance of the wedding ceremony.

Guests anxiously await the unveiling of the cake near the end of the festivities.

Modern cakes are showpieces grander in scale than in years past. As bakers and confectioners hone their skills with fondant, buttercream and gum paste even further, the results are often impressive, awe-inspiring cake designs.

While the look of a wedding cake is certainly important, cakes should not only look good, but taste good as well.

Vanilla cake with vanilla buttercream frosting was once the gold standard.

But today’s couples are being more adventurous with their wedding cakes and winning rave reviews from guests along the way.

The vast scope of wedding cake flavor choices available to brides and grooms is astonishing. Options may range from the traditional to something adventurous and daring. Keeping in mind that couples will need to please

the masses, finding a compromise between plain vanilla and a mocha-chilecoconut surprise is essential. Otherwise, they risk an unpopular flavor and a lot of wasted, expensive cake.

Some couples shy away from more adventurous cakes because they fear something chocolately or not white in color will not be well suited to a wedding reception. Such couples should keep in mind that any flavor of cake can be hidden beneath layers of pearly white fondant or royal icing. Therefore, the sky is the limit with regard to flavor combinations.

Those who might want to veer from tradition can consider these clever cake combinations.

• Lemon cake with vanilla buttercream: Lemons are tart, juicy and refreshing, helping to cleanse the palate after a rich meal. Lemon cake, with its summery feel, is tailor-made for summer weddings. The flavor is popular enough to appeal to many, but just a little different to add an unexpected zip of flavor.

• Chocolate cake with chocolate ganache and mocha filling: True chocoholics will be hard-pressed to resist such a decadent flavor profile.

Chocolate can be sweet and satisfying and a welcome change from the vanilla cakes commonly served. For traditionalists, the cake can be covered with a white chocolate ganache. Or couples can ask that the cake be adorned with white sugar roses for an eye-appealing contrast. Chocolate cakes covered with autumn hued flowers go over well at fall weddings.

• Red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting: Red velvet cake was once a regionally specific staple, but now has grown steadily in popularity across the country. Red velvet has quickly become the new classic, as its vibrant red coloring offers a shock of something different, while the flavor is mild for those who are not comfortable taking risks.

The richness and creaminess of cream cheese is irresistible.

• White cake with chocolate mousse: Couples who want a bit of

chocolate but do not want to be overwhelmed can select a white cake that is filled with light and rich chocolate mousse. It’s the perfect blend of vanilla and chocolate for guests who enjoy both.

• Variety tiers: Those who cannot settle on just one flavor can have different flavors on each tier of their cakes.

This gives guests some flavorful variety and enables them to pick their favorite flavor combination.

Brides- and grooms-to-be who have specific flavors in mind can ask their bakers to include two cupcakes with the wedding cake. Then the couple can enjoy their own mini cakes while the rest of the guests enjoy a more classic cake.

In addition, an assortment of cupcakes in lieu of one cake can give guests the opportunity to sample several different flavors.

Cakes are a part of many special events, but few cakes are fawned over as much as wedding cakes. Couples can spice things up by choosing a nontraditional flavor combination.

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Euclid Hall gets magazine nod Denver’s Euclid Hall, in Larimer Square, has been praised for its food, mainly because of James Beard Award-nominated chef Jorel Pierce and co-owner Jennifer Jasinski, a “Top Chef Masters” finalist.

Add one of America’s best beer bars to the accolades, courtesy of Travel + Leisure magazine.

Here’s some of what T+L wrote about Euclid Hall: Jessica Cann and Jules Bouchard’s expert sourcing have made this brick-walled 1863 landmark building one of the best beer halls in all of Colorado — and according to Food & Wine, one of America’s best gastropubs in one of America’s best cities for foodies. Locals belly up for 12 taps, beer cocktails, and an extensive menu of bottles and cans quirkily ranked by mathematical difficulty (“Arithmetic” session beers to strong, complex bad boys under “Quantum Mechanics”).

Bestsellers like Boulevard’s Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale and Avery IPA get paired with way-above-average bar bites by Jorel Pierce.

Visit www.travelandleisure.com/articles/americas-best-beer-bars/9 for more information or go to www.EuclidHall.com to learn more about the restaurant.

montgomery leaving 9News

One of my favorite TV news characters, Kirk Montgomery, is leaving 9News.

According to a Denver Post story, the entertainment reporter-anchor at KUSAChannel 9 since 2001, is out at 9News. He will move to at WILX, the NBC affiliate in Lansing, Mich., reportedly to become anchor of a new 4 p.m. newscast.

Montgomery announced his exit on his Facebook page April 16 after joking on the 4:30 p.m. broadcast about growing up in Michigan (and spending time on a llama farm).

He earlier wrote about not being offered a full one-year contract at Channel 9.

On Twitter he said, “Mixed emotion I say goodbye to CO and @9NEWS on 5/9/14.”

Good luck, Kirk!

Zappolo, Adams hired by 9News

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Speaking of 9News, the news ratings leader has hired former Fox 31 news anchor Ron Zappolo and ex-Rocky Mountain News sports columnist Sam Adams for an “experiment” in a segment of its newscast, The Denver Post reported.

Zappolo retired a year ago after five years in the anchor chair at Fox 31 and stints as a sports anchor for KCNC-Channel 4 and then 9News.

According to The Post story, Zappolo and Adams (now a comedian who has worked for several Denver TV stations) will talk sports within the weekend newscast.

Hudson Gardens lists shows

The Hudson Gardens and Events Center in Littleton has announced its 2014 summer concert schedule, and the musical slate includes the likes of Smokey Robinson, Chris Isaak and Boz Scaggs.

Colorado favorites, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, open the concert schedule on June 1.

Exclusive pre-sale for Hudson Gardens members only started on April 21. General public tickets go on sale on April 28. Purchase at www.AltitudeTickets.com.

Hudson Gardens is located at 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive in Littleton.

Check out the schedule and more details at www.hudsongardens.org or call 303-797-8565.

The Walnut Room has completed an expansion and renovation of the kitchen at its River North location, 3131 Walnut St. The six-week project doubled the size of The Walnut Room’s original kitchen, providing much-needed space to accommodate upgraded equipment, including two new pizza ovens.

“These changes will allow us to run our food operations more efficiently and provide better quality food to our patrons,” said John Burr, owner of The Walnut Room.

The larger kitchen will make it easier for Chef Jonah Munson to eventually expand the restaurant’s menu, which features an array of pizzas, sandwiches and salads. Music fans may also notice that The Walnut Room’s concert hall also includes a new bar, since the last one was removed to make way for the new kitchen.

The music venue still has capacity for 180 people for concerts and can host up to 65 for seated events, such as rehearsal dinners or private receptions.

While concerts were suspended during the construction, the venue has resumed its regular slate of shows, which includes Simon Townshend of The Who on May 3.

Pantaleone’s gets a lift

Pantaleone’s Italian Restaurant endured the harangues of British celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay on an episode of the Fox Network reality series, “Kitchen Nightmares,” that aired April 11 Judging from the conclusion, the pizza and pasta place run by the Fafalios family — husband and wife, Pete and Paulette and their son, Josh — the results seem to have improved the place at 2120 S. Holly St. in south Denver.

“Kitchen Nightmares” gave Pantaleone’s a fresh look with black-and-white painted walls and old family photos on the walls, replacing the nearly 30-year-old

rave reviews of the place and a “scary” clown hologram.

In the end, the restaurant was full of diners, including a couple of beauty queens and Denver City Councilman Charlie Brown.

Ramsay didn’t convince Pete to open on Sundays, though they will open to private parties. But Pantaleone’s is finally offering delivery, when Ramsay gave them a van with the restaurant name on it.

Pete seemed happy with the experience and gave his son more say in the business.

“Chef Ramsay is a remarkable, remarkable man,” Pete said. “I am very grateful to him. I love you, you old Brit!”

“Kitchen Nightmares” went to Arvada’s The Old Neighborhood in an episode that aired April 18 (you can catch it On Demand).

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Eavesdropping on a conversation between two girls at Duffeyroll Cafe on South Pearl Street: Commenting on her first online date last week, one girl said. “He emailed me afterward and asked, `I had a good time — what do you want to do next?’ I’m tempted to write back, ‘Go out with someone else!’“ Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktiecolorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.

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Full-mooN WAlk, Barr Lake State Park, 7:30 p.m.; Myth Busters, dispel common myths and misunderstandings about wildlife and nature while on a full moon walk: Are bats really blind? Can owls turn their heads 360 degrees? Do prairie dogs have a vocabulary? and other widespread folklore; for adults and families with children 6 and up, begin at the Nature Center, end there for refreshments, 303-659-6005

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CANCer suPPort Group, Platte Valley Medical Center, 11 a.m.-noon; for cancer patients and their families, hosted in the Oncology Clinic, suite 270, refreshments, RSVP 303-498-2200 PoPtAstiC the Musical, in the Armory, 6 p.m.; Kids on Stage teen play; ticket prices and more details to be announced at brightonarmory.org.

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JACkie ANd me, Eagle View Adult Center trip, UNC Langworthy Theatre in Greeley, 12:45 p.m.; A rare baseball card is Joey’ s ticket for time travel back to 1947 to witness the drama of Jackie Robinson’s historic season with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Joey witnesses Jackie’s courage and dignity during this turbulent time of segregation. Early dinner after at Randy’s All American Grill & Steakhouse. $22 plus meal ($20+) Deadline: April 18

FiNe Arts at Four concert featuring Ragtime Orchestra, First Presbyterian Church, 510 S. 27th Ave., 4 p.m.; the Morgan Community College group performs music from 1910-1930s.

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Margaret W. Carpenter Recreation Center 11151 Colorado Blvd., Thornton

For a fee, participants can also receive a blood chemistry analysis ($30), prostate specific antigen (PSA) analysis for men ($25), blood cell count ($15), Vitamin D screening ($40), Hemoglobin A1c blood screening ($25), and a colon cancer screening kit ($20).

Visit the Fair for free health screenings, including lung function, hearing, vision, skin, foot, blood pressure, spinal screening, oral health, nutrition and more!

Registration: Walk-in or pre-register and pay for fee-related health screenings at www.9HealthFair.org. Click on the “Find a Fair” link and the Thornton fair is listed as Thornton – Carpenter Rec Ctr. Participants must be 18+.

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New business group seeks to build relationships Roundtable’s leaders have vision of collaborative platform

By Hannah Garcia

hgarcia@ coloradocommunitymedia.com Two business leaders are trying to build a consortium of sorts to unite entities with economic interests.

The Colorado Business Roundtable is in its infancy, with executive director Jeff Wasden and president Gayle Dendinger starting discussions to form the group in February and taking concrete actions in March.

“Everyone we’ve approached has been

really optimistic about the group,” Wasden said. “Nobody’s said ‘no.’”

Wasden is also the owner of PROformance Apparel in Littleton and vice chair of public affairs for the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce. Dendinger is the CEO of shipping company CAP Logistics and publisher of ICOSA, an economic media company.

Although both men are well versed in a business environment, Wasden and Dendinger said the roundtable is a collaborative effort that deviates from the corporate model.

“It’s all about setting up connections and building relationships,” Dendinger said.

Dendinger said he first attempted to found a Colorado-based business roundta-

ble in 2001, but between the 9/11 attacks in New York City and the fizzle of the dot-com boom, 54 percent of members went out of business and the collaborative died out.

With the economy making a recovery and the CBRT building momentum, Dendinger said he hopes participants will adopt a new philosophy.

“Instead of shrinking, market harder,” Dendinger said.

The group has various goals in different arenas, from public policy to education and plans to work with other organizations like Colorado Concerns on immigration issues and the South Metro Chamber on hydraulic fracturing. The group held its first event in Lone Tree on April 16 in conjunction with other organizations to discuss a study by the University of Colorado Leeds

School of Business regarding the impact of a fracking ban on Colorado’s economy.

Wasden said a big part of the mission is education. Dendinger said access to ICOSA will be big part of that.

“Part of what we’re trying to accomplish is an organization of doers, who want to create the best and brightest in the state,” Wasden said. “We want to partner with other organizations for diversity and strength, to get that extra lens. Instead of working in a vacuum, the idea is to leverage and multiply, then educate.”

The group operates under the larger umbrella Business Roundtable in Washington, D.C., which has roundtables in 25 other states in its network, Dendinger said.

“It’s a sustainable model that endures, but also gets things done,” Dendinger said.

Youth tanning legislation fails again Bill falls 4-3 in Senate Appropriations Committee after passing House

By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Once again, an effort to curb artificial tanning among youths has failed at the Legislature.

House Bill 1054 died after it failed to garner enough support to make it out of a Senate committee last week.

The bill would have prohibited persons under 18 from using artificial tanning de-

vices, particularly tanning beds. It is the third year in a row that a youth tanning bed restriction bill has died at the Capitol.

“I was disappointed because I believe this is a very important piece of legislation to protect young children,” said Sen. Lois Tochtrop, D-Thornton, a bill sponsor.

Tochtrop and other bill supporters cited the potentially cancer-causing ultraviolet rays that emit from tanning beds as motivation behind the effort. They believed that it was in the state’s best interest to prevent youths from using artificial tanning devices, because it would result in fewer cases of life-threatening melanoma skin cancer.

More than 30 states place some sort of limitations on youth tanning. Had the bill

become law, businesses would have faced stiff fines for allowing youths to use their tanning devices.

The bill had previously passed the House and a Senate committee prior to its demise in the Senate Appropriations Committee. The bill failed on a vote of 4-3, with Sen. Pat Steadman, D-Denver, joining committee Republicans in voting against the bill.

The bill faced stiff odds even before it got to the Senate.

It passed the Democrat-majority Senate by just two votes, with four Democrats voting against the effort.

Many who opposed the bill said the effort was a government overreach that takes

away the rights of parents to make their own decisions of what’s best for their children.

The legislation was of particular importance to Rep. Cherylin Peniston, D-Westminster, the House bill sponsor.

Peniston had tried unsuccessfully in previous legislative sessions to get a youth tanning ban through the Capitol. Because she is term-limited, this was Peniston’s last effort to get the bill through.

“I am deeply disappointed about what happened in the Senate and I hope that somebody is here next year to pick this up and make it a reality,” Peniston said.

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9:30 a.m.; trip to the Castlewood Canyon State Park in the Black Forest. Splendid hiking trail, loops of one, two, four and six miles – some are paved. Elevation is 6,000 feet. Bring water, sunscreen, lunch, rain poncho, and good walking shoes.

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and Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art have teamed up to bring you an art-making workshop each month! Join a visiting artist and express yourself through a variety of art media, with the emphasis on creativity and fun. For ages 5-12. RSVP online.

TODDLER TALES, Anythink Brighton, 9:30-10:15 a.m.; time with your toddler, stories, songs and finger plays, plus a few minutes of social time with other caregivers while children play. For ages 2-3. RSVP online.

up this month’s crafts during open teen time in The Studio. For grades 6-12.

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a.m.; stories, finger plays, songs and other activities for ages 3-5. RSVP online.

THE STUDIO: Discharge Paste, Anythink Brighton, 6:30-8 p.m.; Create a design using discharge paste on dark fabric.

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DIY NECKLACE, Anythink Brighton, 2:30-4 p.m.; Make a fun necklace. Supplies provided. For grades 6-12.

30 BABY BOUNCE, Anythink Brighton, 9:30-10:15 a.m.; songs, rhymes and stories for babies to 23 months and their caregivers. RSVP online.

THE STUDIO: Wax Resist, Anythink Brighton, 10-11:30 a.m.;

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AFTER-SCHOOL GET TOGETHER: Mandalas, Anythink Brighton, 2:30-4:30 p.m.; color the beautiful patterns of timeless mandalas. For grades K-5.

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Humans beings can act beastly “Beasts: What Animals Can Teach Us About the Origins of Good and Evil” by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson 2014, Bloomsbury $26 / $30 Canada 224 pages What a dirty rat.

That guy’s such a dog, cheating on his wife like some tomcat. He’s a pig. And her?

She acts like she doesn’t know, the dumb cow. He’s nothing but a shark and she’s too chicken to confront him. She should never have trusted the big skunk, the slimy snake.

She’s a silly goose to think she could.

In the English language – and, says author Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, in French, German, and Spanish, too – we often display our displeasure through animal epithets. But are we just being catty? Read his new book, “Beasts,” and you’ll see how you’re barking up the wrong tree.

Call someone “a beast” sometime, and people know what you mean. You’re likely

indicating aggression, brutality, or even danger, and it’s not necessarily complimentary. But is it fair? Masson says no because, truth is, “Beasts… have few of the failings we, as a species, have.”

For instance, humans wage war, usually because of “artificial and arbitrary distinctions” of race, language, tribe, or culture – which is something animals don’t do. It’s true that animals fight but, recent chimp studies aside, they don’t generally “perpetrate mass violence against” their own

kind. Infanticide in animals serves a “clear evolutionary purpose” – unlike for humans.

And though it may seem like cats with mice are capable of it, animals are not cruel and they do not practice torture.

But getting back to war: our propensity for it might be because we love hierarchy.

We like to think we’re superior to others we perceive as lesser, which gets us into trouble when faced with someone who’s unlike us. We wage battles over religion (which is “intimately connected to war”), something animals don’t do. We fight like … well, like cats and dogs – even though cats and dogs usually get along quite well.

But is it all bad news? Not really: we (and our canine friends) are the only species that care about “the well-being of other species…” We’re open to acknowledging altruism, and seeing that animals have cultures they share. And we’re finally beginning to recognize any negative aberration

in animal behavior as the effects of trauma we’ve perpetuated.

As an animal lover from way back, I was excited when “Beasts” crossed my desk. I wasn’t raised by wolves, but there were few times in my life without a dog. I’ve seen lots of good from lots of animals – and I saw lots of controversy in this book.

But there’s also plenty to think about here, too. Author Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson argues that animals are kinder and more tolerant than we are, and that we could learn a thing or two from them. Animal lovers (and maybe others) will surely agree – but the quarrel will come with his words on domestication and all that it entails.

Though I wouldn’t consider this to be a sit-and-read-for-fun book, “Beasts” is great if you love animals or studying humans – or both. Pay close attention, pause for pondering and, much like an elephant, you’ll never forget it.

Engage with children for learning How many times do you see people, both adults and children, highly engaged on phones and personal devices? They are connecting to activities and information.

But what is missing many times? They are not engaging with each other.

How many times to you see parents interacting with their children, only to suddenly break away to answer their cell phone? How many times is this interruption really important or even necessary?

activities. Put them out of sight and out of mind. Children need our full attention and real one-to-one communication.

One grandmother recently mentioned her annoyance at many mothers who are losing these precious experiences through so many cell phone interruptions. Her solution? She requires her family to turn off devices when they are together and put them away. Electronic devises are never invited to the table.

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Why is this important?

Life has become very hectic with instant connections to friends, co-workers, Internet, games and videos. How can you manage all this and still make time with your children and grandchildren a priority?

Here’s an easy solution. Power off your phones or devices while engaging in

Research supports talking directly to children to engage them in thoughtful conversation. Asking them critical questions is the way to develop language and vocabulary. What do you see? Then what happened? What kinds of colors? How many?

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dling, reading, and play are what build vocabulary. Scientists think conversation develops the brain, intellect, and learning.

Merely hearing words spoken on TV, video and radio do not have the same developmental effects.

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education have been in the news. But attention and conversation must start from birth. Studies are finding that even by 18 months children listen and learn words.

This is how brain development occurs.

Without it, children rapidly fall behind those who have the advantage of hearing parents read, talk to them, and engage in conversation. Since reading is talking written down, parents cannot expect teachers to suddenly perform miracles in first grade.

The degree of child development depends on strong communication for vocabulary development. Words that are spoken directly to infants while cud-

You don’t need special times to talk to children. Everyday situations: waking, dressing, eating, doing errands, and playing are all great times for talking with children.

What about those electronic devices?

Use them together. Share educational games and activities. Devices have all kinds of engaging media: pictures, sounds, apps, and educational videos about something you discussed.

Whatever families view, interact together with the media. They can be another opportunity to help young children develop their fullest potential.

For more ways to engage young children see grandparentsteachtoo.org, wnmufm.org, and Pinterest for the authors’ books, pod casts, and videos.

ADAMS COUNTY NEWS IN A HURRY Residents awarded for service to crime victims

Seven people were honored for their service to crime victims at the 17th Judicial District’s 26th Annual Victim Rights Week Reception April 10, at Stonebrook Manor in Thornton. The awards recognize those who have significantly contributed to the field of victim services in Adams and Broomfield counties.

Among those honored were recently retired Chief Deputy District Attorney Pete Stumpf. A career prosecutor who retired after 27 years of service with the office, Stumpf received the Edward Towey Award for his devotion and outstanding service to victims of crime in a law enforcement department.

Christy Patrick, a volunteer for Westminster Police Victim Services, received the Ray MacKinnon Award for outstanding volunteer service to victims.

Laura Youamine, a victim advocate for Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence, received the Thomas Green Award for outstanding service to victims in a non-profit based setting.

Inez Saragosa, advocate for Thornton/ Northglenn Police Victim Services, won the Gale Voyles Award for outstanding direct victim service provider or program.

Thornton Police Sgt. Kevin Orcutt and Deborah Dunbar, advocate for Thornton/Northglenn Police Victim Services, received the Dale McLaughlin Award for outstanding service to victims in the criminal justice system.

Kim Messina, victim services coordinator for the Brighton Police Department won the Sean May Leadership Award for victim services. May was a chief deputy district attorney in the 17th Judicial District when he was killed in August of 2008.

His murder remains unsolved.

Romito Foundation hosts beer tasting, silent auction

The second annual Romito Foundation Beer Tasting on the Hill Silent Auction will be 7-11 p.m. Friday, May 9, at The Brittany Hill in Thornton. There are two ticket types available — VIP which includes a Crawfish Boil and General Admission for $60 and General Admission which includes beer tasting, food and live music

by Swerve for $40.

The foundation is seeking event sponsors as well as silent auction items. For more information or to pledge your support, call Amy Smith at 303-229-2217 or Kolleen Hancock at 520-275-4388.

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Affleck off to Centaurus

By Michelle Boyer

After working in Brighton School District 27J for 16 years, Richard Affleck is resigning. He will resign effective at the end of the school year, and will start his assistant Principal, athletic director and activities director position at Centaurus High School starting in July.

“I was very torn about the decision,” he said. “I’ve loved working at Prairie View High School and I thought it would be a place I’d finish my career, but at the same time I need to be closer to my family.”

Affleck said his decision was solely based on spending more time with his family. He lives in Erie and is in the community close to Centaurus.

During his 16 years in the district, Affleck worked at Overland Trail Middle School as an assistant principal, Vikan Middle School as a special education resource teacher, Henderson Elementary as a special education/severe needs program teacher and at Prairie View High School as an assistant principal and athletic director.

He has also been the district athletic director for the past four years.

“Prairie View is in a good place. We as a staff have worked hard to build a program to be successful, and that is all competitive.

Prairie View will be fine to go forwards.

“We’re completing the swing field, and we’ve finished the field house. We worked to get fences, cement walkways and lights in the stadium. In the gym, banners and murals have been hung. We also have the trophy case and the wall of fame. We’ve also helped by building lasting traditions.

“Replacing turf in the stadium will be the challenge for the next person.”

Affleck said his job has not only been big projects, but establishing traditions and all the fun stuff; like the bonfires, powder puff games, and other events.

Affleck said he’s looking forward to some of the challenges at Centaurus.

Superintendent Chris Fielder said, “I am excited and happy for Mr. Affleck and sad for us. Rich has done an excellent job as athletic director and assistant principal at PVHS as well as every position he has held during his 16 year career in 27J. I would be remiss if I did not mention my gratitude and admiration for him being willing to take on the dual role as AD over both PVHS and BHS for two years as a result of cuts in the budget. I know of no other person who has ever taken on that challenge — serving as athletic director for two 5A high schools. I wish him the very best in his new position at Centaurus.”

Richard Affleck Photo by Michelle Boyer

Bulldogs blank Prairie View Brighton girls soccer team captures win 2-0

By Michelle Boyer

Marcia Evangelista leads her team on the tennis court. Photo by Michelle Boyer

Winning doubles Dawgs claim back-to-back championships

By Michelle Boyer The Lady Dawgs tennis team clinched the East Metro Athletic Conference Championship title for the second straight year, after winning against Aurora Central 7-0 last week.

Marcia Evangelista leads the team as the No. 1 singles; Mikayla Maxwell, No. 2 singles and Sienna Muniz, No. 3 singles.

Dena Lopez and Alivia Harmon lead the doubles teams; along with doubles No. 2; Janese Sanchez and Alex Schmitt; doubles No.3: Savannah Sheldon and Taylon Braden and doubles No. 4: Chandler Ritchey and Kristen Torres.

Larsen said the tough match is against Boulder, but they pulled it off with a win

over Boulder 7-0 earlier in the season.

Brighton was the East Metro Athletic Conference Champions in 2013, and they placed fourth at regionals.

Evangelista said tennis is a very big sport in her family. “My dad mostly got me started playing the sport at the age of 5,” she said.

I’ve loved this season, because the team is doing so well I’m pleased with my performance individually and as a team. I wished I’d been more prepared for the match this season a bit though.”

She said her family was awarded “Tennis Family of the Year” in 2008 in the same year she placed second in the 5A State Tournament. She also enjoys playing volleyball, but doesn’t play it competitively.

Evangelista is a senior at Eagle Ridge Academy. She’ll attend Metro State University in the fall and study business.

The Bulldogs girls’ soccer team defeated crosstown rival Prairie View last week in a 2-0 shutout.

“We’re a really strong team this year,” BHS midfielder Mary Helen Monreal said. “With seven seniors who’ve played with each other for a while it really helps.

All our returning players and multiple freshmen have brought up lots of talent.

I’m glad I got to play with them for this last year.

“Prairie View has been one of the toughest teams to beat every single year.

It’s a battle out there. Winning for the past four years, especially this year has been thrilling. It always feels good to win against a big rival school.”

Monreal has played soccer since she was 4.

“My mother put all of her kids in multiple sports,” she said. “I played T-ball before soccer at that young age, but after that I fell in love with soccer and have done it ever since.”

She has also ran track, and played some volleyball in middle school.

Besides soccer this season, she’s also running on the BHS track team. All four years she has also ran cross-country.

Monreal has played club soccer since before middle school. She started playing with Platte Valley and then moved to WestminsterAFC. “My experience with Westminster was amazing, and I’ve learned so much from them. I’ve created bonds and memories I’ll hold forever,” she said.

During her soccer career at BHS, she’s

Mary Helen Monreal plays midfield. Photo by Michelle Boyer

been a varsity letterman four years, allstate first team academic achievement, first team all-conference, Bulldog Award (outstanding athletic contribution, leadership and academic), varsity captain and most valuable midfielder.

Monreal will attend Colorado State University next year and study exercise science and sports nutrition. She said she will not play soccer at the collegiate level, but said soccer is something she’ll always love and do for fun.

“I’ll stick with it for as long as I can,” she said.

Brighton is 6-5 overall and is undefeated in leagues 6-0. Monreal has scored 2 point this season with 17 assists.

Brighton plays their next-to-last regular season game at Aurora Central today at 4:30 p.m.

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Tennis Team hiTs mark

The Lady Dawgs tennis team clinched the East Metro Athletic Conference Championship title for the second straight year, after winning against Aurora Central 7-0 last week. It was the second East Metro Athletic Conference Champion in as many years for the Dawgs, who also placed fourth at regionals in 2013. Pictured are the 2014 Lady Dawgs. Front row, left to right, Ben Randall, Sam Nguyen, Marissa Hernandez, Taylon Braden, Corrina Birge, Clarissa Williams, Luis Saenz.

Middle row, Taylor Hasson, Kristen Torres, Janese Sanchez, Coach Chelsea Laursen, Coach Judi Laursen , Sienna Muniz, Mikayla Maxwell, Lily Juarez. Top row, Caitlynn O’Callaghan, Alex Schmitt, Chandler Ritchey, Savannah Sheldon, Marcia Evangelista, Dena Lopez, Chaz Eaton. Not Pictured: Alivia Harmon, Maritza Yescas, and Havana Werth Not Pictured: Alivia Harmon, Maritza Yescas, and Havana Werth Photo by Michelle Boyer

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sports calendar Thursday: BHS girls’ soccer vs. Rangeview, 7:30 p.m.

BHS girls’ soccer at Aurora Central, 4:30 p.m.

Friday: PVHS lacrosse vs. Dakota Ridge, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday: PVHS baseball vs. Thomas Jefferson, 11 a.m.

BHS baseball vs. Centaurus at Coors Field, 10 a.m.

Monday: PVHS lacrosse vs. Eaglecrest, 6:30 p.m.

PVHS soccer at Longmont, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday: PVHS baseball vs. Rangeview, 4 p.m.

BHS boys’ swimming vs. Horizon, 4:30 p.m.

BHS baseball vs. Northglenn, 6 p.m.

PVHS girls’soccer vs. Adams City,7 p.m.

Wednesday: BHS golf at Fort Morgan, 8 a.m.

Scores: Boys’ BaseballBHS 17, Westminster 2 BHS 17, Adams City 0 BHS 27, Aurora Central 0 PVHS 32, Gateway 0 Northglenn 12, PVHS 3 Boys’ LacrosseSt. Mary’s 15, PVHS 4 Ponderosa 16, PVHS 0 Girls’ SoccerPVHS 5, Northglenn 0 BHS 2, PVHS 0 Castle View 7, PVHS 0 Girls’ TennisBHS 7, PVHS 0

he won his last IndyCar race?

7) How many consecutive Grand Slam singles semifinals did tennis star Novak Djokovic make before losing in the Australian Open quarterfinals in 2014?

Answers 1) The San Diego Padres.

2) Detroit’s Bill Gullickson (1991), and New York’s Andy Pettitte (1996) and David Cone (1998).

3) Florida. Florida State played in the first three, and Miami the next two.

4) The Washington Bullets beat the Sonics in Seattle in 1978.

5) The 1967-68 Montreal Canadiens.

6) He was 46 when he won the Pocono 500 in 1981.

7) Fourteen.

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adams county school notes School District 27J Art Show exhibits student talent

The artistic talent of School District 27J students is taking the spotlight at the Brighton Armory April 28. More than 200 pieces of student artwork will be displayed during the district’s annual art show. The show will feature various pieces of art from students at the elementary, middle and high school level in addition to musical and artistic entertainment. Guests will also have the opportunity to enter a raffle and bid on silent auction items. Refreshments will also be served and admission is free. The show takes place 3:30-6:30 p.m. at the Armory, 300 Strong St. in Brighton,

on Monday, April 28.

Mapleton senior receives computer On Saturday, April 12, the Westminster 7:10 Rotary celebrated the distribution of their 8,000th computer by surprising Global Leadership Academy senior Michelle L. with a laptop computer, desktop computer and printer for her to take to college.

Over the past decade, Mapleton’s partnership with Westminster 7:10 Rotary and their Computers for Kids program has helped put 1,357 computers into the homes of Mapleton students.

adams county news in a hurry Romito Foundation hosts beer tasting, silent auction

The second annual Romito Foundation Beer Tasting on the Hill Silent Auction will be 7-11 p.m. Friday, May 9, at The Brittany Hill in Thornton. There are 2 ticket types available — VIP which includes a Crawfish Boil and General Admission for $60 and General Admission which includes beer tasting, food and live music by Swerve for $40. The foundation is seeking event sponsors as well as silent auction items.

For more information or to pledge your support, call Amy Smith at 303-229-2217 or Kolleen Hancock at 520-275-4388.

The Romito Foundation is dedicated to helping children and young adults with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in the community.

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National Weather Service hosts weather spotter classed

The National Weather Service (NWS) is offering free weather spotter classes to the general public, April 26 and May 8.

The classes prepare residents how to identify severe weather situations, severe weather safety techniques, how topography affects atmospheric conditions, cloud types among other things.

Upon completion of the class, residents will become official members of the Colorado All-Season Spotter Team and be able to provide real-time weather reports to the NWS in Boulder.

The classes are: 6-8 p.m. May 8 at Thornton City Hall, 9500 Civic Center Drive -RSVP at gene.putman@cityof thornton.net; 10 a.m. to noon April 26, Strasburg Fire Department, 56281 E. Colfax Ave. — RSVP at tmccall@svfd8.org; and Sheriff’s Substation, 4201 E. 72nd Ave. in Commerce City — RSVP at r1@rampartsar. com.

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Signing up for bright futures Four Brighton High School studentathletes have the opportunity to continue playing the sports they love as they signed their college letter of intents last week.

“Athletics is just a vehicle to get to the ultimate goal of an education,” Brighton High School Athletic Director Todd Potestio said. “That is the ultimate goal. Get something that is fruitful, and then do what you love to do the rest of your life.”

Nate Morales has played football since he was 7, and has been a running back on the Bulldogs team. “I’ve always dreamed of playing college football,” he said.

Morales selected Bethany College because they kept saying what he wanted to hear.

“Bethany is about 700 students big,” he said. “There’s a lot of one-on-one with teachers and students. It’s a lot like the Brighton community in that everyone knows each other.”

Morales will major in criminal justice.

He wants to be a policeman initially, but is pondering a K-9 or SWAT emphasis.

During his football and basketball careers at BHS, Morales was a three year letterman and a two year captain on the teams. He made first team all-conference twice and second team all-conference twice.

Carleigh Garcia played leftfield and outfield on the softball team. She made first team all-state, first team all-conference, made all-state academic honors all four years and was fifth in state for RBI. Garcia is attending Benedictine College in Kansas to study English and become a book editor.

“I love my family a lot, but it’s time for me to branch out to my full potential,” she said.

Zackary Dent signed his letter to play

Brighton seniors, left to right, Zach Dent, Carleigh Garcia, and Nate Morales sign their letters of intent. Photo by Michelle Boyer football for Augsburg College in Minneapolis, MN. “The school just stood out to me,” he said. “I couldn’t see going anywhere else.”

Dent will study exercise science to be a physical therapist.

He played strong safety for the Bulldogs and was very active in student government.

He is a fourth generation Brighton High School graduate.

Bulldog baseball pitcher, Cole Davis signed with Garden City Community College in Kansas. He was an academic allstate first team letter winner in baseball, and had played the sport ever since he can remember. His other likes include snow-

crossword • sudoku

GALLERY OF GAMES & weekly horoscope

boarding, hunting and fishing.

Davis said he eventually plans to transfer to a four-year school if he found a team he really wants to play with. Otherwise, he would like to go to CU Boulder to focus on a molecular biology degree, leading to med school to become an orthopedic surgeon.

SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF ApRil 14, 2014

ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) You’re doing better on the flexibility issue, but you still need to loosen up a bit to show you can be less judgmental and more understanding about certain sensitive matters.

TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) Your personal aspect continues to dominate this week. But try to make time to deal with important career-linked matters as well. A change of plans might occur by the weekend.

GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) Excuses are not really needed for much of the confusion occurring this week.

However, explanations from all parties could help in working things out to everyone’s satisfaction.

crossword • sudoku & weekly horoscope

GALLERY OF GAMES

CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) That surprising (but pleasant) recent turn of events continues to develop positive aspects. But be prepared for a bit of a jolt on another issue that needs attention.

LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Creating a fuss might bring you that attention you want. But are you prepared for all the explaining you’d have to do? Better to use more subtle ways to make your bid.

VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) With education continuing to be a strong factor this week, this could be the time to start learning some new skills that can later be applied to a bid for a potential career move.

LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) You might do well to reconsider some of your current time priorities before you get so deeply involved in one project that you neglect meeting a deadline on another.

SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) With an important decision looming, you need to be careful about the information you’re getting. Half-truths are essentially useless. Get the full story before you act.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) Find out what everyone’s role is expected to be before accepting that workplace proposal. Getting all the facts now could prevent serious problems later on.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) A flexible position on a workplace matter could be the best course to follow during the next several days. A personal issue also benefits from an open-minded approach.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) involving too many people in your workplace problem can backfire. Remember: Allegiances can shift. Ask trusted colleagues for advice, but don’t ask them to take sides.

PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) Before submitting your suggestions, take more time to sharpen the points you want to make. The clearer the presentation, the more chance it has to get through when submitted.

BORN THIS WEEK: Your clear sense of who you are gives you confidence when you need to tackle difficult situations. © 2014 King Features Synd., inc.

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