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Jefferson County, Colorado • Volume 29, Issue 37

March 7, 2013

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Mark Kelly speaks to reporters during a state Capitol press conference that preceded testimony on several gun control measures. Kelly’s wife is former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords, who was shot during a political event in Tucson, Ariz. Following his remarks, the retired astronaut and Navy captain testified before the Senate’s State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee, in support of a bill that would require universal background checks on all gun sales and transfers. Photo by Vic Vela

Gun-control bills advance Two sides stake out positions in lengthy hearing

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By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews.com Seven Democratic-sponsored gun control bills passed state legislative committees on March 4, following a remarkable day where swarms of people filled the Capitol to make their voices heard on the most polarizing political issue of the session. The seven bills passed two Democratic-controlled Senate committees on party-line votes, following lengthy hearings that often became emotional — and sometimes got a little rowdy. The first bill hearing began just after 10:30 a.m., with passage of the seventh and final bill of the day taking place about 12 hours later. There was plenty of buzz in and around the Capitol throughout much of the day — including honking vehicles that drove around the Capitol in circles all day long, in what was a grating display of displeasure from some opposed to the guncontrol measures. Those in favor of the bills also made their opinions known before the hearings started. A press conference was held by gun violence victims and family members whose lives have been affected by mass shootings, all of whom called for tighter gun laws.

One of them was Mark Kelly, the space shuttle commander and husband of former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona. On Jan. 8, 2011, Giffords was seriously injured in a shooting rampage while she was hosting a constituent event outside a grocery store near Tucson. The shooter, Jared Lee Loughner, used a Glock 18 semiautomatic handgun to fire more than 30 rounds in a matter of seconds into the crowd, killing six people and injuring many. Loughner ended up pleading guilty to several federal charges and is now serving life in prison. After the press event, Kelly testified in support of House Bill 1229, which requires universal background checks for gun sales and transfers, telling members of the Senate’s State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee that the bill would help keep weapons out of the hands of dangerous people like Loughner. “Behind every victim lies a matrix of failure and inadequacy,” Kelly said, referring to issues such as poverty and mental health. “The breadth and complexity of gun violence is great. But that is not an excuse for inaction.” But Sen. Ted Harvey, R-Highlands Ranch, did not take up

Kelly’s call for action. “Public policy should not be based on emotion,” Harvey said. “Public policy should be based on logic. Even if this (law) was in place in Arizona, it would not have stopped the shooter from getting the gun.”

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Disputes of the Kelly and Harvey kind were hardly unique on March 4. All day long, through several hours of testimony and hallway conversations, there were pointcounterpoints being made on a day of frenzied activity at the Capitol. The two large committee rooms that held the hearings — including the Old Supreme Court Chambers — felt more like phone booths for much of the day, as concerned citizens and members of the press packed the standing-room only affairs. That’s not to mention the phenomenal lines that wrapped around the committee rooms, which were full of Coloradans — predominantly Second Amendment advocates — who showed up well in advance of the first hearing in hopes of having a chance to testify. Mark Dunham of Conifer —

who was sporting camouflage gear and an “I Vote Pro-Gun” sticker on his chest — was sitting alone in a hallway, after having arrived at the Capitol about 9:30 a.m. It was 1 p.m. in the afternoon when he spoke with a reporter, and he was still waiting for his name to be called. “This is nothing,” he said. “These are just the people who could make it today. There’s a lot more of us, and I plan to stay in here the whole day, until it concludes.” Meanwhile, there was wild theater going on outside the Capitol. Vehicles made continuous circles around the building, with drivers who opposed the gun bills participating in what seemed like an endless hornhonking display. The blaring noise from outside was muffled, but was certainly audible from inside each of the committee hearing rooms. One of the vehicles, a largesized truck, flew a Tea Party flag and the Stars and Stripes as it circled around, and around and around. “It’s just a zoo out there,” said Juliette Hidahl of Denver, who showed up in support of Gun Control continues on Page 18

Jefferson County is officially mixing it up — establishing a “mixed development” zoning designation. Mixed-use zoning is a catch-all term to describe development that residential and commercial elements “planned as a unified complementary whole.” That description was included as part of the county planning staff’s proposal to add a mixed use zone to the county books. “We are behind many cities and counties in Colorado on this,” Commission Chair Donald Rosier said. County Planner Alan Tiefenbach presented the proposal on Feb. 6, which was accepted 3-0 by the county commissioners. Effective immediately, developers will be able to request land be designated part of a Mixed Use Zone District, for the purpose of building any project that entwines residential space with other uses. Such developments have already been planned and built in Jefferson County, but had to go through a separate Planned Development process to reach county approval. Tiefenbach said establishing specific zoning guidelines for mixed use projects would save time and cut confusion for planners and developers. “I think this is a great tool to have in the toolbox,” District 2 Commissioner Casey Tighe said. There would be three levels of proposed mixed use: limited commercial, neighborhood commercial and large scale commercial. The lowest level would accommodate the “live above the shop” kind of development. Step two would be more fitting for shopping centers along major roads with residential units mixed in. Large scale commercial would accommodate higher commercial square footages. “These would be your Belmar-style projects,” Tiefenbach said. The mixed-use zoning would encourage buildings be moved closer to the street, with entrances placed along sidewalks, to encourage pedestrian traffic. Parking lots are suggested to be shifted to the sides and back of properties. “It’s a different concept, because we’re so used to driving down the road and seeing the parking lots with the store in back,” District 1 Commissioner Faye Griffin said. “But this looks good to me.”

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Mark Kelly testifies before the Senate’s State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee, in support of a bill that would require all gun sales and transfers to be subjected to background checks. The retired astronaut and Navy captain’s wife is former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords, who was shot during a political event in Tucson, Ariz.

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Young reader’s love lives on On book selection day, one of the most special days at Iowa Elementary in Aurora, almost 2,000 new stories crowd the school library. There’s “Diary of a Wimpy Kid.” And “Misty of Chincoteague.” And “The Good Dog.” And so many more. But the best story isn’t in a book. It’s the one being written every time Carole and Joe Hemmelgarn walk through the doors, hauling their load of books to lovingly place into the hands of every child there. It’s the one being written every time students ask about Alyssa, their 9-year-old daughter. “Do you miss her?” “Are you sad?” It’s the one being written with every hug Carole and Joe, and the children, give to each other. “It’s a gift,” Principal LuAnn Tallman says. “It’s a relationship. Someone else cares about them.” And someone else cares about Alyssa, who died suddenly six years ago, breaking her family’s hearts. “They talk of her as a personal friend,” Tallman says of her students. “We really consider Alyssa a part of our school.” That means everything to Joe and Carole. “As the years go by, people don’t ask anymore,” Carole says. “Kids are amazing. They’re not afraid to ask ….” If you asked, you’d hear a story about loss and sorrow, but also about hope. And love. And books. It begins, of course, with Alyssa. Doctors diagnosed the leukemia on Feb. 26, 2007. She was two months shy of her 10th birthday when she died 10 days later of complications from the treatment. “The heartbreak, the heartache ….” Joe’s voice trails off. Her bedroom, still as it was when she last slept in it, reflects the boundless enthusiasm and diverse interests that

endeared her to so many. Under the bed is the board with the intricate city she spent a whole day folding out of scrap paper. In a large shadow box on the wall are the colorful googly-eyed puff ball creatures she made for each holiday, a picture of her favorite go-with-her-everywhere white teddy bear with the red heart called Valentine, clothespin dolls she created, poems she wrote for her classes at Fox Creek Elementary in Highlands Ranch. She titled one “Upside Down.” Yesterday my brain flipped upside down And my train of thought crashed And thirty of my brain cells died … So please excuse my attention span in Math. “She was a goofy kid,” Joe says. At the beginning of fourth grade, she started waking up at 4:30 every morning. “She made her breakfast, fed her lizard, played the guitar. It was almost as if she felt `I’m running out of time here.’ ” Her best friend was her younger brother, Griffin, now 12. Smiley and funloving, Alyssa grew her hair to cut it off for wigs for cancer patients. She loved to ski, play soccer — and read. A book she was reading when she died, “The Fairy’s Return and Other Princess Tales,” still rests on her dresser. That last Christmas, she had written her parents a note. Dear Mom and Dad, Thank you for caring for me. And loving me. Stay warm and help old and poor. Thank you. Love, Alyssa. Merry Christmas. For Carole and Joe, the words took on

new meaning after her death. “When parents lose a child,” Carole says, “there’s this need to give back or do something.” They combined Alyssa’s love for reading with her compassion for the less fortunate and, a year later, in 2008, the Alyssa Cares Foundation was born. They decided to take books to schools where most of the students qualified for free and reduced lunch, a marker of poverty, and where reading scores were low. Iowa Elementary was the first school. Today, four more elementaries participate — Harrington, Doull and Swansea in Denver, and Paris, also in Aurora. Carole and Joe, with Griffin and their volunteers, visit each school three times a year and bring enough books to give every child — from kindergarten to fifth grade — one to take home, each time. So far, they have distributed more than 30,000 books, all bought with donations from individuals and corporations. “We tell Alyssa’s story, about her love for reading,” Joe says. “The book is our way of having the introduction. We talk a lot about what it can do for you in your life. … The gateway to learning is reading, and everything becomes a little easier if you can read.” But something else, a little bit magical, blossomed along the way. “We did not see how they would connect with Alyssa,” Carole says. “She’s like this mentor. They want to read for her. They say, `We want to be like you, Alyssa.’” And they want to share their stories, many of which, like Carole’s and Joe’s, are of struggles and loss. “Storytelling,” Carole says, “is so powerful.” LuAnn Tallman, the principal: “The books are important, but it’s Carole’s and Joe’s relationship with the children that has made the biggest difference in their reading.” Carole and Joe don’t forget. “They will recognize the kids and say, `We remem-

bered this book for you,’” Tallman says. “They’re willing to give freely of themselves to make these kids feel good about reading and feel good about life.” The connection is evident in the plastic bin under Alyssa’s bed, packed tightly with more than 2,000 letters from children at the schools. A colorful wire sculpture that depicts Alyssa reading, from Harrington Elementary, sits on her dresser. Iowa Elementary’s library is now named after her. The foundation, Joe says simply, “keeps her memory alive. It’s creating some type of legacy, and I guess we just didn’t want her story to end.” Every Christmas, Carole places under the tree a stack of gift-wrapped books for Alyssa. One by one, she’ll read them throughout the year, in the quiet of Alyssa’s bedroom or the loft at the cabin or her gravesite. “I do read out loud and I talk to her,” Carole says. “I ask her what she thinks about the book. … It’s a connection — the book — and I don’t know why.” Perhaps it just keeps the door open. Joe likes to tell the kids at the schools “every book you open, the more doors you open, and the more doors open for you.” One day, a young boy came up to him, book in hand. He turned a page. “Mr. Joe,” he said, “I’m opening a door here.” The boy smiled. Joe smiled at the memory. A connection made. One more line in a story being written one book at a time, one child at a time, by a little girl and the family who misses her. That’s a story of hope. And of love. And that’s the best story of all. To learn more about the Alyssa Cares Foundation, go to www.AlyssaCares.org. Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. She can be reached at ahealey@ourcoloradonews.com or 303-5664110.

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Council moves forward with utility line project By Hugh Johnson

newsroom@ourcoloradonews.com As part of a project to construct a multi-use trail on Kipling Street, Wheat Ridge City Council is moving forward with undergrounding utility lines on Kipling from 32nd to 35th avenues. Mayor Jerry DiTullio encouraged residents of the surrounding neighborhoods to voice their support of putting the lines underground at the Feb. 25 council meeting. The city has a 1 percent fund it receives through Xcel Energy. Xcel earmarks 1 percent of funds collected in Wheat Ridge for the purpose of undergrounding utility lines. The city currently has a balance of $672,477 and can borrow up to three years in advance for a total of $1.6 million. Xcel estimates the cost of undergrounding the lines between 32nd and 35th will be $1.2 million, though the amount isn’t set in stone. The question posed by opponents of the project was whether it is wise to spend

City eyes vehicle replacement process By Hugh Johnson

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that much money on one project when there are many others to consider. For example, the Applewood Village Shopping center on 35th and Youngsfield Street also has utility lines above ground. Council member Davis Reinhart of District I expressed his concern. “I would personally think that going toward something that creates growth in this city is a better place for us to invest the available Xcel dollars.” Reinhart said. “To put all our eggs in this one basket doesn’t look right to me.” Ronald Roush, a resident who spoke at the meeting, noted that lines create issues for children walking home from school “Often times there are utility trucks that block the road the kids have to go out into the street to get around,” Roush said. “I don’t especially like the fact that the kids have to go around anything.” Mayor DiTullio reminded council that the final cost could be lower than the estimate. In the end, council decided to move forward with the project in order to get a more definite price from Xcel.

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Wheat Ridge City Council at its Feb. 25 meeting deferred a request from the Public Works Department asking for nearly $170,000 to replace current city vehicles. Council made the decision to discuss the issue further after rejecting District 3 Councilmember Mike Stites motion to deny the request. Public Works Director Tim Paranto requested $153,361 for six new vehicles for the Police Department and Parks and Recreation. The request would allow for an additional $14,000 to cover the purchase and operation of auxiliary equipment. The city requested 2013 models of the Dodge Durango, two Ford F-150s, a couple Chevrolet Silverados, 2500 and 3500, and a Chevrolet 1500 Cargo van. Stites made a motion to deny the request based on the fact that none of the cars needed to be replaced but maintained. He

CORRECTION The article headlined “Resident not happy with changes on 38th” in the Feb. 21 edition erroneously stated that the speed limit had been reduced to 10 mph in areas. The Transcript regrets the error. To report corrections, please call 303-566-4127.

proposed creating a $5,000 maintenance fund for the six cars that would have been replaced. Only one vehicle, a 2001 Honda Accord LX, has more than 100,000 miles. The Accord is the newest of the six vehicles. Stites highlighted the need to save $167,000. “With the economy the way that it is we don’t know what might come up,,” he said. “It really kind of bothers me ... that the average public can drive vehicles like this but we can’t. We ask people to think outside the box ... to be innovative and flexible and I think that’s what we have to do.” Paranto emphasized the fact that many of the vehicles deteriorate from excess idle time which can wear down a car as much as putting miles on it. Paranto also pointed out that the city staff evaluates their vehicles based on a cost to benefit ratio. The goal is to avoid spending more money keeping older vehicles running. Despite Paranto’s points, council decided that it would be best to revisit and possibly modify the policy for replacing vehicles.

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Hot Market Makes ‘Pocket’ Listings and ‘Coming Soon’ Signs More Common For me, increased direct marketEvery listing agent lives for the ing has been the primary techopportunity to “double-end” a transaction — that is, to avoid giv- nique. Advertising my listings in ing up half his or REAL ESTATE this space, putting video tours on YouTube, and ofher commission to TODAY fering the free moving truck a buyer’s agent. (and free labor if the buyer At, say, a 6% has no agent) have worked listing commission nicely for me, but once a on a $400,000 listing is on the MLS, the home, that could chances are that one of the mean earning thousands of other agents $24,000 instead of out there is likely to find a less than $13,000. buyer before I do. Now that listBy JIM SMITH, Only by keeping a listing ings are selling Realtor® off the MLS does a listing quicker, we’re seeagent significantly boost his or her ing agents even more eager to reduce the likelihood of paying that chances of selling a listing. MLS rules, however, say that a “co-op” commission. Overall, less than 5% of transac- listing must be entered on the MLS tions are double-ended. Said an- within three days of signing the listing agreement. Nevertheless, other way, listing agents share by inserting a provision in the listtheir listing commission with a ing agreement that the broker shall buyer’s broker more than 95% of keep the listing off the MLS until a the time. specified date, the listing agent So, how do listing agents increase the chances of selling their can override that requirement. When an agent uses this techown listings and doubling their nique, it is called a “pocket listing,” earnings?

meaning that the listing is in his or their home and even show it to agents whose names and numbers her “pocket” and not available to prospective buyers for whom wait- are on those signs. A less than other agents. ing until late summer might work. honorable agent will gladly show Is such a listing in the seller’s To do that, however, I needed the the home to an unrepresented best interest (which agents are buyer while telling inquiring agents, protection of an exclusive listing required to put ahead their own)? agreement — hence, they became “It will be on the MLS next week.” Wouldn’t it be in the seller’s best The Rules & Regulations Compocket listings, at least for now. interest to expose the listing as With a pocket listing, there is no mittee of Metrolist, on which I sit, widely as possible? Absolutely — sign in the ground and no advertis- has been debating this issue for unless the agent reduces his or ages, but has yet to adopt a rule I ing of the listing — or else you’d her commission when there is no see my two pocket listings sharing favor, which would be to require any MLS member who puts a sign buyer’s agent to pay. This is called this week’s advertising space! Some agents with pocket listings in the ground, with or without the a “variable commission.” Most do something that is increasingly agents would agree to a variable “Coming Soon” sign rider, to put it annoying to fellow agents — they in the MLS within three days, commission if asked, but most sellers don’t know to ask. At Gold- put a sign in the ground with a sign where it can specify when showrider that says “Coming Soon.” en Real Estate, our practice is to ings will begin. When I have had This strategy works especially well listings not ready for the MLS, offer it without the seller asking. at a time like now when buyers are that’s what I have done so buyers There are good and honorable reasons to have a pocket listing. I scouring their favored neighborwill know it’s going to be available just listed two homes in Golden as hoods for signs and call the listing and they can choose to wait for it. pocket listings because the seller Jim Smith doesn’t want to move until Broker/Owner late summer, but at the same time doesn’t want Golden Real Estate, Inc. to miss out on the curDIRECT: 303-525-1851 rent seller’s market. I EMAIL: Jim@GoldenRealEstate.com suggested that both 17695 South Golden Road, Golden 80401 sellers let me promote Serving the West Metro Area COMMENT AT: www.JimSmithBlog.com

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Don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing Cultural Center and Arc partner to host jazz concert By Clarke Reader

creader@ourcoloradonews.com Lakewood Cultural Center is hosting a jazz concert with the Jefferson County chapter of The Arc to raise funds for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The show is at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at the Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, and tickets cost $20. All the proceeds will go to The Arc, and people with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and other similar disabilities. Dez Rubano and Friends will perform a collection of swing classics with some top local jazz musicians, according to The Arc director of development Genni Williams. The show has been constructed in the spirit of the big band jazz that was so popular in the 1920s and ‘30s. Rubano — who plays percussion and vocals — has a daughter with multiple disabilities, and has been hosting benefits for the The Arc since the 1960s. The last time he performed a show like this was in 2011 for The Arc’s 50th anniversary. Williams said the concert also coincides with the beginning of National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Dur-

ing the month of March The Arc makes extra effort to raise awareness about the talents and contributions of people living with disabilities. Susan Martin, the Cultural Center administrator, said that this is the first time the Arc has worked with the center. “We have a lot of organizations we work with — some are just one time deals, and others have become regulars,” she said. “We help them sell tickets, spread the word about the event and provide staff and volunteers.” Martin said organizations and nonprofits contact the center if they’re interested in having an event there, and once they agree on a date, then Cultural Center staff handles ticketing, running the box office and doing the lighting and sound. For tickets call 303-987-7845 or visit www.lakewood.org/tickets. For more information on the event and The Arc, call 303232-1338 or visit www.arcjc.org.

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WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 9 COST: $20 INFORMATION: For tickets call 303-987-7845 or visit www.lakewood.org/tickets.

Dez Rubano – a popular local jazz percussionist – will perform at the Lakewood Cultural Center to raise money for the Jefferson County chapter of The Arc for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Photo provided

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g ‘Gunsmoke’ victim to early morning burglary Gun shop made popular by Discovery’s ”American Guns” By Sara Van Cleve

svancleve@ourcoloradonews.com Burglars broke into and stole merchandise from a Wheat Ridge gun shop made famous by the Discovery Channel’s “American Guns.” An audible burglary alarm went off inside Gunsmoke at 4:12 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, and police responded to the shop, which is at 9690 W. 44th Ave., said Wheat

Ridge Police spokesman Joe Cassa. The burglars were able to enter the store by prying off a vent cover on the roof and going through the hole, Cassa said. They exited the building through a broken window on the southwest corner of the building. “It appears it was more than one person, and we do not have any suspect information,” Cassa said. “There was a witness to this that described a vehicle a silver twodoor care leaving the gun shop parking lot and heading east on 44th Avenue. That is the only description.” The witness did not have any other in-

formation regarding possible suspects. The Bureau for Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are assisting Wheat Ridge Police in the investigation, Cassa said. “The reason for their involvement is because they are the federal agency who regulates the industry and are notified of these kinds of situations,” he said. Following a complete inventory of the shop, it was found that 12 handguns and three rifles were taken. “The Wheat Ridge Police Department and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms are diligently hunting these guys

down and we’re confident they’ll make some headway soon,” said Rich Wyatt, owner of Gunsmoke. Gunsmoke is open for business as usual as the investigation continues. “We’re open for business,” Wyatt said. “It didn’t slow us down, it was a speed bump. We can’t let people like that, criminals, affect our day. Much worse could have happened. We wish it didn’t happen and we wish guns get out of the hands of criminals as soon as possible.” Anyone with information regarding the burglary is asked to call the Wheat Ridge Police Department tip line at 303-235-2947.

DeWild saga ends Daniel DeWild sentenced to 74 years By Glenn Wallace

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In July 2003, a week before their divorce was to be finalized, Daniel DeWild lured Heather DeWild — mother of his two chilr the dren — into the garage of his Edgewater home. There he killed her while their children, 3 and 5, watched TV in the next room. He hanged her body from the rafters while he wrapped it up for disposal. Nine years later the 40-year-old DeWild admitted to the crime, and last week he was sentenced to 74 years in prison. In asking for a reduced sentence, DeWild’s defense attorney said his client had no prior record, and called the murder of Heather DeWild as the worst he had ever done. Daniel DeWild had entered into a plea agreement with the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office — accepting a guilty plea for second-degree murder in exchange for waiving his right to appeal, and to give his full account of the crime. Judge Christopher Munch gave the defendant credit for sparing the victim’s family the pain and uncertainty of future trials,

but said the harm to DeWild’s own children represented a far greater injury. “He’s a man for whom they can be nothing but ashamed,” Munch said. Twin brother David DeWild was sentenced to 13 years in prison in December, after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit second-degree murder. David, who witnessed the murder, and disposed of the body in a shallow grave in Clear Creek Canyon, was allowed to plead to the lesser charge in exchange for his testimony against his brother. Daniel DeWild entered the courtroom smiling, and looking relaxed. He declined an opportunity to address the court. Former District Attorney Scott Storey said he promised the family that he would try to break the cold case while he was in office. Storey gave special praise to Investigator Russ Boatright for eventually cracking the case. “I think it’s almost a miracle that we even got to here,” Rebecca Barger, Heather DeWild’s sister said, after waiting nearly 10 years. “The truth is out there now, so now we can deal with that truth.” Another sister, Jennifer Springer said that with the court proceedings done, the family can focus on spending more with Heather’s two children. “It’s been a long 10 years. We can finally start enjoying what’s left,” she said.

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Marijuana task force wraps up work Group’s recommendations will be sent to Legislature By Tom Munds

tmunds@ourcoloradonews.com The Amendment 64 Implementation Task Force’s final meeting focused on taxation to develop recommended tax levels for commercial marijuana sales. The recommendations made on Feb. 28 suggest a 15 percent excise tax that stores would pay at the wholesale level. It was also recommended that a special sales tax be implemented for recreational marijuana, with an example of a 25 percent sales tax customers would pay when making purchases. Any special voter-approved taxes would be in addition to the state’s 2.9 percent sales tax as well as any local sales taxes. The task force discussed the issue and generally agreed that, if the state-imposed taxes were too high, users would turn to the black market for marijuana. One member suggested that keeping the total cost, including taxes, of legal recreational marijuana less than the black market cost could bring an end to illegal pot sales. However, members repeatedly noted that because of the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, no tax could be imposed without voter approval.

As they wrapped up their discussions, it was noted that recommendations will be assembled into a report that, in the next two weeks, will be forwarded to the General Assembly to use in establishing rules and regulations for the new recreational marijuana industry. Colorado voters created a whole new industry in November by approving Amendment 64, which legalizes recreational use of marijuana by those 21 and older. When Gov. John Hickenlooper signed the voter-approved amendment into law, he created the 24-member task force to establish recommendations for regulating the new industry as guidelines for state legislative action. The governor spoke at the Feb. 28 task force meeting. He thanked the members for the thousands of hours they put into developing their recommendations. “We are entering a new and different world,” Hickenlooper said. “No matter how thoughtful we are, not every area will be adequately addressed. I think there will be unanticipated negative consequences.” He stressed the need for education and safeguards to keep marijuana out of the hands of those under 21. “We need to let our children and young people know that, just because it is now legal doesn’t mean it is safe,” the governor said.

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Bill would expand unpaid medical leave Sponsor adds language saying more time off isn’t intended By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews.com Employees who seek leave from work to care for extended family members with serious health conditions — as well those who have ailing partners in civil unions — would be able to do so under a bill that is moving through the state Legislature. House Bill 1222 would expand the federal Family and Medical Leave Act to cover family members beyond one’s spouse, child or parent. The bill, which is being sponsored by Rep. Cherylin Peniston, D-Westminster, passed the Democratic-controlled House Health, Insurance and Environment Committee on a party line vote of 6-5 on Feb. 28. “It expands the definition of family to better represent what families look like in this day and age,” Peniston told committee members. But Republicans on the committee feared that the expansion could lead to abuse of leave requested by employees, and that businesses’ productivity could suffer because of workers being away from their

jobs. They also expressed concern that the bill would end up doubling the amount of leave that employees already receive, under the current structure of FMLA. “We are simply putting more burden on employers,” said Rep. Spencer Swalm, RCentennial. Right now, FMLA requires that businesses with a work force of 50 or more employees grant workers up to twelve weeks of unpaid leave, in the event that they or their spouses, children or parents are dealing with a serious health issue, or are pregnant. But Peniston’s bill would expand the group of family members for whom an employee is able to take time off work to care for, to include grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and first cousins. The bill also would allow employees who are in civil unions — which is expected to pass the General Assembly this year — to leave work to care for their partners. Leave also would be allowed if an employee’s designated beneficiary becomes seriously ill or injured. That was the case with Belinda Williams of Denver, who testified that her boyfriend — who was her designated beneficiary — cared for her after she suffered multiple spinal fractures following a bicycling accident a couple of

years ago. “This can happen to anyone,” said. “(My boyfriend) risked his job for me and I know I’m not the only person who has been through this.” Others who testified in favor of the bill included those representing Latino and gay advocacy groups. Evy Valencia of the Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights said there “is a shared responsibility among families” in the Latino community and that this bill would help relatives be there for each other during difficult times. Daniel Ramos of One Colorado, a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender advocacy group, testified about the importance of allowing couples who enter into civil unions the ability to take time off work to take care of their partners, without risking a job loss. “Imagine how you would feel if you can’t get the time off to care about the person you love in a time of need,” Ramos said. But those who testified against the bill said it would end up hurting businesses. Nick Hoover of the Colorado Restaurant Association said that eateries could experience “disruptions in service to customers” if more employees took time off work, and that training temporary employees to do their jobs would be expensive.

Felony DUI law gains momentum State House panel passes measure 11-0 By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews.com A bill that would create a felony DUI in Colorado passed a state House of Representatives committee on Feb. 21, with unanimous support. Report House Bill 1214 would make any new drunken driving violation a felony offense, if the person has had two prior DUI convictions in the last seven years. A DUI offense also would become a felony if the person has three prior convictions, regardless of when they occurred. The felony would apply to all intoxication-related driving offenses. Right now, Colorado is one of four states without a felony DUI law. “If they have done it three times, I think it’s time to have a felony on your record,” said House Minority Leader Mark Waller, R-Colorado Springs, the bill’s sponsor. “You haven’t learned your lesson. You need to stop driving (drunk).” If enacted, the law wouldn’t necessarily translate to more time behind bars for those who receive a felony DUI. However, the bill states that if a person receives probation as part of a

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felony drunken driving conviction, he or she would not be eligible for early release from probation until at least two years of the term has been completed. The bill also would require those who are convicted of felony DUI to go through a substance abuse driving safety program, and receive alcohol monitoring. It also requires offenders to install ignition interlock devices in their vehicles for at least two years, which would not allow a person to drive without performing an alcohol breath test. The bill passed the House Judiciary Committee on an 11-0 vote, with seven Democrats and four Republicans all voicing their support. “It says to members of the public … don’t even think about drinking three times and driving, or you’ll be a felon for the rest of your life,” said Rep. Daniel Kagan, D-Cherry Hills Village. Rep. Bob Gardner, a lawyer who has defended drunken driving clients in the past, said that most of the time, DUI offenders are “people who have made a mistake.” But the Colorado Springs Republican said there needs to be a felony DUI law on the books “for the protection of the public.” “The fact of the matter is, whatever we do … those people that have an intractable alcohol problem are going to get behind the wheel and drive and eventually injure themselves, or worse, others,” Gardner said. Members of the committee, including Gardner, expressed some concern with the bill’s fiscal impact on the

state. For example, state courts would have to add more staff to keep up with caseloads, and the Department of Corrections operating costs also could be affected. However, Waller said afterward, the anticipated fiscal impact on the state has been significantly reduced to $16 million, down from the $57 million that initially was estimated. Waller also notes that city and county governments would see a decrease in their costs, because felonies would be dealt with at the district court level. Issues concerning the price tag will be dealt with by the House Appropriations Committee. But count Deb Grenzke of Longmont, and her son Geoffrey, as two people who don’t care about the cost of the bill. They just want something done about repeat DUI offenders. Geoffrey Grenzke, 17, testified about how an accident caused by a drunken driver in November affected his life. The teenager suffered a broken leg in the crash, and has suffered from emotional trauma. “I’m very afraid to drive at night — deathly afraid,” he testified before the committee. His mother testified that the driver who caused the crash ended up being convicted of his sixth DUI. “His decision that night to drink and drive has put my family on an emotional roller coaster,” Deb Grenzke said. “Something has got to be done so that his seventh DUI doesn’t take my son away from me.”

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Brooke A. Colaizzi, an attorney who represents businesses that are also opposed to the bill, said the legislation poses “extremely serious problems for employers.” She said that in addition to the bill creating more administrative headaches for employers, there also lies the possibility that a worker could take dual leave time, if FMLA is expanded. For example, if the bill becomes law, it would be possible that an employee could take leave to care for a grandparent, and then take another 12 weeks of leave down the road, under FMLA. “Our clients call the statute a nightmare,” Colaizzi said. “I see a potential for abuse here.” Swalm said the bill could discourage employers from hiring new workers. “It makes it more difficult and more threatening to them, frankly,” he said. “Because they don’t know what kind of baggage they’re getting with that employee.” Peniston and other supporters of the bill tried to quell those concerns, saying that it would be unlikely that an employee would take any more unpaid leave than they absolutely had to. Peniston also amended the bill to include language saying that the bill’s intent is not to create more leave for employees.

JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY Church decision overturned

Lookout Mountain residents seeking to stop a church expansion in their neighborhood have won a court decision. Jefferson County Chief District Court Judge Christopher Munsinger ruled that a 2-1 county commissioner decision to approve the church’s special-use permit should be undone. The permit would allow the Activation Ministry International at 166 South Lookout Mountain Road to nearly triple the size of its current 9,000-square-foot building to accommodate the growth of its congregation. Residential interest in the project was high, and the group Lookout Mountain Residents United formed in opposition. The group filed the lawsuit opposing the decision, which was passed by County Commissioners Don Rosier and John Odom. In the lawsuit, Munsinger ruled that the church building was

currently a legal, nonconforming building, and that the county had no authority under the area’s comprehensive master plan to expand a use that was already nonconforming.

March Madness book sale

Jefferson County Library Foundation and Friends of JCPL will hold its annual March Madness Used Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 8-9, and from 12-4 p.m. Sunday, March 10, in the Standley Lake Library Meeting Room, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada. The sale will offer more than 7,000 books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks and more. Most books will be available from 50 cents to $2.50, with hardback fiction for just $1. Sunday is Bag Day, where for $6 you can fill up a grocery bag full of items. More information is available on book sales and events at jeffcolibraryfoundation.org or by calling 303-403-5075.

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‘Zero Dark Thirty’ is on dark side of truth

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the raid on bin Laden’s compound in Pakistan was “well done” by Hollywood, agents who participated in the actual operation say the interrogation scenes were “completely inaccurate.” The facts support this claim. Former CIA director Leon Panetta has said that no detainee in CIA custody revealed the identity or whereabouts of the courier who, in the film, led Chastain’s character to bin Laden. Additionally, chairs of the Senate Intelligence Committee and the Senate Armed Services Committee announced last year that such

Don’t let rhythm of day get out of time The other day I was just cranking out work, I was on top of my game, calls were going well and meetings even better. It really seemed that I was moving efficiently and almost effortlessly from one task to the next and with each passing achievement I just fell into a smoother groove. I found my rhythm. Has that ever happened to you? I mean that feeling when you are in step with your goals, in harmony with your work and with your team. I have to tell you I love it when it does happen, I just wish it would happen more, don’t you? So a few thoughts about finding and maintaining our rhythm. First, instead of just wishing or hoping that we catch that rhythm or find our groove, we can actually be in more control of manifesting the harmony we desire. We can do that by setting the pace early in the day, getting after the most pressing tasks and “to-dos” items on our list instead of starting the day doing the things we know will only slow us down. We can engage others around us in a positive, chin up, head held high, shoulders back, enthusiastic and inviting attitude. We can turn productivity into a game, seeing how much we can actually get accomplished in a certain span of time. It’s like dancing right? When we see someone or a couple that are dancing and they are in step with the music, rhythm, and each other, they look like they are floating on air. And when you look at people who are, well, dancing rather poorly, you can tell that it’s forced and they are clearly out of step with no rhythm whatsoever. Secondly, there are times when we find our

interrogation techniques did not provide details that led to bin Laden. Their statement further affirms that the information was obtained from a variety of intelligence sources, and that detainees the CIA believed could tell them bin Laden’s location didn’t, “even after significant use of the CIA’s coercive interrogation techniques.” Justice Department legal

memorandums from 2005, released in 2008, reveal that the CIA used waterboarding 183 times against Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the self-described planner of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. This information alone is troubling in several ways. First, the U.S. regarded waterboarding as torture when used against our troops in World War II, and we prosecuted our own soldiers for using waterboarding in Vietnam. Second, any form of torture is illegal under American and international law, and was only pronounced “legal” in the Justice Department memos, which gave secret approval to use such torture. Third, nothing in CIA

intelligence records corroborates claims Khalid Sheik Mohammed provided valuable information about the courier. And, if waterboarding is so effective, why 183 times? Finally — although this discussion is by no means finished — if torture is, or has ever been, successful in gaining actionable intelligence information, one could reason that information such as the Senate report would never see the light of day. Yet it has. I’m anti-terrorism but I’m also anti-torture. Even former vice-president Dick Cheney, a prominent figure in the post-911 approval of this torture, called it working through the “dark side.” Obviously, movies must compress a timeline of

events. However, director Kathryn Bigelow asserts that “Zero Dark Thirty” is a “reported film,” giving the impression that the basic facts are true, although they are not. And if you wonder what we should do — or not do — if our communities, our neighborhoods, our families are credibly threatened, see another film called “Unthinkable.” Torture is cruel, dehumanizing, and inhumane … and that’s just for the perpetrators themselves. Andrea Doray is a writer and a board member for the international organization “Writing for Peace.” Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray. com.

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rhythm of the day, but then something comes along that knocks us off balance. It could be a little drama, maybe a distraction, or an unexpected urgent event that causes us to slow down or maybe even come to an immediate stop. The key is not to let the drama, distractions, urgent events or fire drills derail the entire day. Take charge again, deal with the issues that are right in front of you, and get back into your groove. It may not feel as natural as when you first started the day, however give it a few minutes and stay with it, I promise that the positive and productive rhythm you once had will be found and have you back in control and enjoying whatever it is that you are engaged in that day. Lastly I would just share with you that for me I keep music playing all of the time. Whether I am working, exercising, cooking, hiking or just cleaning up around the house and doing chores. Sometimes it is really loud and fast-paced, and other times it is soft background music that helps me to find my pace and keep it going. I would love to hear all about how you set the pace, find your groove, and boost productivity by getting into your rhythm of the day at gotonorton@gmail.com. This is going to be a better than good week, I can just feel it. Michael Norton, a resident of Highlands Ranch, is the former president of the Zig Ziglar organization and CEO and founder of www. candogo.com.

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Looking forward to ‘sunshine’ this month Amid what is traditionally Colorado’s snowiest month, we are marking down a week of sunshine on our calendars. Sunshine Week begins March 10. OK, it has nothing to do with the weather — it’s about open government and freedom of information. Launched by the American Society of News Editors in 2005, the initiative is timed to coincide with the birthday of the “Father of the Constitution,” James Madison, on March 16. As a media organization, we naturally embrace this national push for transparency. So should you. “Though created by journalists, Sunshine Week is about the public’s right to

OUR VIEW know what its government is doing, and why,” explains the website www.sunshineweek.org. “Sunshine Week seeks to enlighten and empower people to play an active role in their government at all levels, and to give them access to information that makes their lives better and their communities stronger.” Think of the information you have

Does legal marijuana in the home put kids at risk? Amendment 64 permits adults age 21 or older to not only possess an ounce of marijuana for recreational use, but also to grow up to six plants in a private residence. We stopped by Zoe’s Coffee House in Westminster and asked if they think increased accessibility to marijuana in the home puts children and teens at risk for early use or abuse.

No, I do not think having marijuana or plants in the house is in itself dangerous. What I worry about is the lifestyle choices the people who have those things make. - Bethany Dieterle, Thornton

The risk is the secondhand smoke with people smoking in the house. The marijuana in the home is not the bad part, it’s the smoking in the home. People are poisoning their kids and that’s not fair. The smoke is horrible. - David Hoogstra, Westminster

Yes, primarily because it gives children more access to it and that can cause increased risks, therefore increasing the possibility for children to use at a young age and abuse at a later age. - Vanessa Vasquez, Arvada

No more than before. I would want marijuana treated like any other medication. - Faye Heimerl, Westminster

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Declaring war on wars

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That’s it. I’ve had it. It’s time to declare war. I am officially declaring the War on the Wars on Things. We have to stop it. We’re just not very good at it, and it wastes a lot of time and resources. First, there was the War on Poverty, declared by Lyndon Johnson some 50 years ago. We throw money at it, we have government programs, and yet, for some crazy reason, poverty persists. More Americans are in poverty now than they’ve been in a long time, and all of our efforts have been for naught. In some places, poverty is persistent and gets handed down from mother to child, like luggage. In fact, just last week the Food and Drug Administration said that there were more than 50 million Americans now on food stamps — and they said that like it was a good thing! In other words, poverty just declared victory. Things 1, America 0. When I was a kid, we initiated the allimportant War on Drugs. Among our more brilliant strategies in this particular war was the idea of paying off drug producers in Central America to not grow their cocaine crops. More recently, we’ve tried actually giving guns to the drug lords in Mexico in the hopes that we can trace those guns to the “queen bees”, presumably to facilitate the process of paying off a new generation of growers. But, for all our genius, drugs persist. And now we live in a state that has voted to legalize marijuana for recreational use. Things 2, America 0. Of course, recent years have brought us the War on Terror. In the 11-plus years since we joined this particular war, we have managed to keep any terrorist attacks from landing on American shores again, so maybe we can chalk this one up. Then again, terror was waging war on us for about 20 years before

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we joined the fight, and it’s hard to imagine what it will actually look like when this war is over, so ... call it a draw, pending instant replay review? Things 2, America 0, ties 1. And, of course, the last campaign brought us the Republican War on Women. Talk about your futile efforts. For one thing, the Republicans didn’t even know they’d declared war; for another thing, there’s just no good evidence of said war. Women make up 60 percent of all college students — women are kicking men’s butts! Plus, if women really wanted to, they could absolutely rule the world. The reality is that declaring “war” has become nothing more than a political tool to galvanize public support. The problem with that is twofold: One, it sort of trivializes the idea of war; and two, when we do try to rally the population around big things and lose, it adds to our sense of haplessness. Let’s just keep things simple and stop dramatizing our problems so much. It would make it a lot easier to find actual solutions, and, as a competitor, I would like that scoreboard to stop being such an embarrassment.

Dental care decaying

When you have a toothache what do you? For most of us, treatment is just a phone call away. But for 100 million Americans, dental coverage is a luxury they cannot afford. Most end up ignoring preventative care, which leads to tooth loss, infections, and in some cases, death. One in four children have untreated tooth decay. One in four adults are missing all of their natural teeth. The problem focuses on and threatens the elderly, mentally ill and the poor. Low-income families and minorities tend to be disproportionately affected because they lack access to care. Part of the problem is many people do not have affordable access and cannot afford the out of pocket expense of care.

Medicare does not cover dental coverage for adults unless it’s connected to a medical condition. Children are covered under medicaid, but many dentist turn them away because lack of profit. According to statistics, 19 million children have no dental coverage, more then twice the number who went without medical coverage. Thirteen states have recently said they will be cutting dental benefits for adults. Why are our legislators and dental community not up in arms about such a travesty? As a voter ,as a mom, a daughter, and as being part of the dental community for 33 years, I will fight diligently to make sure dental access is a top priority. Monica Duran Wheat Ridge

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Young professionals at work Entrepreneurs look to their own skills for employment By Ashley Reimers

areimers@ourcoloradonews.com As the economy continues to change, people are looking at different alternatives for employTwelve ment. Some Topics go back to school to earn a degree and Weeks some start This Week: their own Young Entrepreneurs business. For Dot Wright, the latter was her ticket to a career she loves. Since 2009, Wright has been the president of the Arvada Chamber of Commerce. But during her college years, being involved in business wasn’t her plan. She was majoring in math education, with the goal of being a math teacher. That plan quickly changed once she started working for a company on the East Coast. “I am an entrepreneur at heart, and I started to work at a small distribution company as their office manager,“ said Wright, 38. “Soon I was running every aspect of the company and then

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went on to work for an even bigger company and that’s where I learned everything I know about running a business, from these two organizations.” Wright bought her first business in 2006 when she moved to Colorado. After three years she was able to sell it for three times the amount she bought it for, all in the beginning of her career. She also started her own event planning business. Others in the community are taking the same approach to their careers. Glenn Plagens is the director of the Small Business Development Center at the Front Range Community College campus in Westminster. The center is a resource for students, community members and Colorado small businesses seeking customized skills training, consulting services, business development and ongoing professional development. Plagens works with young entrepreneurs looking to start new businesses, and since the recession, he said he’s seen a boost in interest from people wanting to start new businesses. “We see a whole spectrum of different businesses being started by young entrepreneurs many times out of necessity because they are not getting employed,” he said “Since I have been on the job for the last two years we

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have increased our business advising by 70 percent.” The center provides free business advising classes and business start-up classes, as well as help with marketing, to name a few. Plagens said he also encourages entrepreneurs and business owners to get involved in their local chamber of commerce’s. “Especially for the younger generation, it’s important to make those faceto-face relationships because so many young people communicate through technology,” he said “The chamber is a great place to start to leverage those relationships.” When Wright joined the Arvada Chamber of Commerce in 2006 she had no idea that decision would change her life. “I was just helping out the chamber, but soon I realized I loved the job so much,” she said. “I told myself that I needed to apply for this job because I love it so much, and I did. Now I get to help businesses all day be successful. How cool is that?” Plagens also can’t complain about his job. After running a small business for 20 years, he said it’s nice to pass on the experience he’s learned to other business owners. “I get to help people overcome their problems and that has been really rewarding,” he said. “I think it’s a privilege to share my small business experience and knowledge in a place where I can be an advocate for people.”

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Julie Raney is an expert in her field. She has been my audiologist for the last seven years and I can honestly say that I have not had any better in the twenty five years that I have worn hearing aids.

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REAL ESTATE AGENT SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK Timmie Schones What is your specialty and what does that mean for the What is one tip you have for someone looking to sell a people you work with? house? Broker Associate, REALTOR®

I specialize in residential sales and I also work with investors for multiple units. Having worked in the area for so long, I know houses, floor plans, models, builders, subdivisions and my expertise in knowing these things is invaluable for buyers and sellers.

RE/MAX Alliance 5440 Ward Road Arvada, CO 80002 Cell: 303.478.1700 Timmie@TimmieSchones.com www.TimmieSchones.com

What is the most challenging part of what you do? Dealing with the unknowns and the issues that we have no control over – lenders, appraisals, and inspections – those items can be very challenging.

Where were you born? Right here, in Denver. I am a Denver native! How long have you lived in the area? All my life - I grew up in the Arvada area and currently live in Golden and office in Arvada. What do you like most about it? I love everything about Colorado. I am such an outdoors person, very much into athletics. I’m an avid hiker, bike rider, runner, skier, snowshoer and golfer.

What do you most enjoy doing when you’re not working? I love hiking everywhere in the Colorado Rockies. I have summited over forty of the fifty-four 14’ers; I have hiked many miles of the Continental Divide, the Colorado Trail and numerous other trails in this wonderful state. I also have seven year-old Australian Shepherd named Izzie with whom I do Dog Agility, K-9 nose and freestyle dance.

Make sure it’s priced right and in good condition, prime for the best it can be. What is one tip you have for someone looking to buy a house? Make sure you take your time and rely on a REALTOR you trust to help you make the right decision. What is the most unusual thing you’ve encountered while working in Real Estate? I sold a Space Ship – the home was literally built to look like a flying saucer. The entrance was underneath and dropped down like attic stairs with the garage opener. Inside was one big room with a kitchenette, self-contained, sufficient, a very unique property. The house was purchased in Lakewood and they flew it to Bailey, where it is today.

How long have you worked in Real Estate? In January of this year, I celebrated 40 years as a full-time real estate broker. I was one of the youngest people to get a license and I have been with Re/Max 37 years.

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our shower and commode are partitioned off your master bathroom and can be closed off when you are using that area. You notice some “dirt” or “soot” in the ceiling above the commode, but you are not concerned. You can wipe it off another day. Wrong. It is not dirt or soot; it is mold, and although it is only small, if you do not do something immediately, the mold will continue to spread and create a potentially serious health hazard to you and your family members. Mold forms in places that either are naturally humid, or where there has been a water problem caused by a leaking roof or pipe. Some mold may be hidden behind wallpaper, under carpets or in other areas not easily seen. If not remediated quickly, mold can spread and cause neurological symptoms such as headaches, trouble concentrating, short attention span, memory loss, dizziness, or it can cause or worsen allergies or aller-

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gic reactions causing skin irritation, rash, or pulmonary disease. It can even cause or aggravate life threatening chronic conditions, such as asthma, cancer or hypersensitivity pmenmontis (HP). A judge in Elbert County suffered severe pulmonary reactions not too long ago which were finally diagnosed as being caused by mold that formed in the Elbert County courthouse. Ultimately, the mold was remediated, but not before the judge went through a hellish experience fighting the symptoms. Mold can grow indoors and outdoors, and it more prevalent in localities that have high humidity problems, unlike the dry climate that favors Colorado. Nonetheless, mold does grow in Colorado and is especially prevalent in areas affected by water and structures built with damp or wet building materials. The Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) does not recommend sampling for mold, since although there are many different types of mold, all of them present a health hazard. Mold can readily be recognized by a damp or musty smell, and the areas that have been subjected to water leaks and improper drainage will generally have telltale water stains and marks that one can be sure either contain mold or will contain mold. Once discovered, the mold should be remediated quickly. Depending on how big the mold infestation is, the cost of remediation will vary from several hundreds of dollars to many thousands. In any

To help prevent the growth of mold, the following steps are recommended: • lower indoor humidity with air conditioners, de-humidifiers and exhaust fans • inspect hoses & fittings on appliances, sinks and toilets • use household cleaners with mold-cleaning ingredients like bleach • opt for paints and primers that contain mold inhibitors • clean gutters to avoid overflow and check roof for leaks • avoid carpet in wet areas like basements and bathrooms case, drying out the affected areas may not be enough; the requirement may be that all affected areas must be removed and replaced. Mold damage has resulted in some monstrous jury verdicts including $14 million in Florida, $18 million in California and $32 million in Texas. Some well-known individuals have initiated mold law suits including Michael Jordan, Ed McMahon and Erin Brockovich. As a result, insurance companies now often have disclaimers for mold damage, so it is important to read the policy to determine if such an exclusion exists. If it does, the insurance adjuster will generally attempt to deny cover-

age claiming that the homeowner caused the mold or contributed to its spread by allowing wet areas to fester. However, if the mold is caused by a sudden and accidental incident, such as a pipe bursting, the cost of remediation probably will be covered by insurance. The reasoning is that technically the pipe burst and that caused the claim, not the mold itself. Roughly 22% of all homeowners’ insurance claims result from “water damage” and “freezing”, which includes remediation. Some insurance companies also offer mold riders to the general homeowners insurance policies. However, a mold rider could cost

an additional $500 to $1,500 a year on an existing policy, and more in humid climates. If your insurance carrier refuses to provide a rider because of the increased risk, some casualty companies might sell you a standalone mold policy if you are still concerned. However, the premiums for a standalone mold policy might range from $5,000 to $25,000, making the cost of the policy disproportionate to the value of your home. In short, the prevention of mold through safeguarding measures is, in the long run, far less expensive than remediating mold or carrying expensive insurance. The homeowner must make that choice. ■

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Front bucket, back blade, runs good $2000 303-917-5804 photos on request

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

Garage Sales MOVING SALE Sat-Sun March 9th & 10th 9am-3pm 9531 Cedarhurst Lane #C Highlands Ranch 80129 1 block South of Highlands Ranch Parkway & South Broadway Furniture, TV, Artwork, Decor, Storage Shelving, Books, Major Holiday Decor, Office Supplies, Christmas Dishes etc.

Moving Sale March 9th 9-4

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5721 Saulsbury Street, Arvada Friday & Saturday March 8th & 9th 9am-4pm Antique Loveseat, Dining Table w/4 chairs, 4 piece bedroom set, tons of salt & pepper shakers, cabinets, shelves & more! Block East of intersection Ralston Rd. & Wadsworth bypass

Firewood Bulk Firewood

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

Free Stuff Super Single Waterbed with 12 drawer underbed dresser. dark wood. good condition - Free, you haul. call 303-432-2735 arvada

Furniture

7079 Torrey St, Arvada, CO 80007 Dining room set, office set, couches, lawn mower, picturesMUCH MUCH MORE

2 Bar/Counter Stools

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Elizabeth Furniture Sale All dark wood, like new. Large entertainment center, 4 piece sofa set, 2 large chest of drawers, 5x5 fridge, 7 piece marble top dining set. (570)404-6174

1975 Mercedes 450 SLC Sports Coupe Sunroof, new paint- black new battery, tires, spark plugs Must See!! Make Offer, Runs Great! Bob 303-730-2077

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Automatic 4 cyl. Excellent condition throughout, clean, 165,000 miles, runs great. New Windshield, Good Tires. Asking $3400 720-938-3180 303-386-4355 Majestic Towing & Recovery, LLC 999 Vallejo Street, Denver, CO 80204 720-775-2702 Please be advised the following vehicles are for sale: 01. 1995 Burg Subaru Sedan - VIN# 517301 02. 1995 White Chevy Lumina - VIN# 108042 03. 1995 White Pontiac Bonneville - VIN# 204947 04. 1972 Yellow Volkswagen Bug (Beetle) – VIN# 511333 05. 1975 Yellow Chevy Monte Carlo – VIN# 453335 06. 2003 Gray Mitsubishi Lancer – VIN# 105189 07. 1990 Silver GMC Blazer – VIN# 520703 08. 1999 White Cadillac Deville – VIN# 801265

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TO ADVERTISE YOUR JOBS, CALL 303-566-4100 Help Wanted ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT,

DUNWIDDIE CUSTOM PACKAGING, INC. Full time position (8:00-5:00 M-F), AR, AP, proficient in Microsoft Office programs , accounting experience necessary. Fax or e-mail resume along with salary history to: Violet Andrews, Controller Fax (303) 799-3560; e-mail: packaging@dunwiddie.com Web site: www.dunwiddie.com

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Savio House needs foster parents to provide temporary care for troubled teens ages 12-18. Training, 24 hour support and $1900/month provided. Must complete precertification training and pass a criminal and motor vehicle background check. Call Michelle 303-225-4073 or visit saviohouse.org.

IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE LEAD / SUPERVISOR

The District is seeking a qualified candidate to perform supervisory irrigation technician duties. This position is responsible for supervision of all operated and maintained irrigation systems. Delegates appropriate work duties to assigned maintenance crew members. Participates in the operation of snow removal. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or GED, 5 years supervisory irrigation maintenance experience; Colorado Driver’s License in good standing (provide MVR); be able to obtain a Colorado CDL license; experience using other landscape equipment and vehicles; ability to lift 25 – 50 pounds on regular basis; ability to respond on-call as needed. Full-time position/excellent benefits/some OT. Salary DOQ & experience. Applicants in 30-min travel radius preferred. Forward resume to C. Frainier (fax: 303-688-8339; email cfrainier@castlepinesmetro.com)

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Cook at a brand NEW healthcare location in Castle Rock CO.

When full this location will have 50 residents. We pride ourselves On scratch cooking. Hours will vary until full, experienced cooks that can work independently please apply by sending your resume to teresa@newhorizonfoods.com EOE

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A responsible individual is needed for small mechanical glass manufacturing. No experience is required. Send inquiry and/or resume to:

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Part-time Thursday, Friday 830 5:30 SOME SAT 9am-1pm 20-25 hrs /wk, Patient care, vaccine admin, vitals, and lab. HOUR FUN Pediatric Office near Park Meadows area fax 303-689-9628 email:

Franchisee of the World’s largest sandwich franchise is seeking management positions for expansion in the Wheat Ridge area, as well as other metro locations. Management experience in food Service required. Please email your resume to jobs@ypmgmt.com or you can mail to 5115 North Federal Blvd, #2, Denver, CO 80221-1141

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Centennial Water & Sanitation District is seeking a motivated WasteWater Treatment Plant Operator/Trainee. Please visit our website http://centennialwater.org for details & application.

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cert., and CDL with Hazmat endorsement required. Apply online at: https://mathesongas.silkroad.c om/epostings eoe

LIVE-IN HOUSE MANAGERS / MAINTENANCE

Offering an ideal employment opportunity for highly reliable non-smoking English speaking couple each working a 30-35 hour week. Responsibilities included daily housekeeping and lawn care, errands and routine maintenance. A private two bedroom apartment including all utilities will be provided, as well as salary commensurate with experience, vacation and health benefits. References and back ground check will be required. No pets or children. Please fax a letter of interest with a brief description of work history and references to 303-279-6540. If you have any questions, please call 303-532-9898

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Nurse RN, LPN, or MA

Matheson- a leading manufacturer, processor, retail sales and distributor of welding gases and supplies seeks a: Full Time Route Sales Representative to sell and deliver welding gases and supplies. 1 yr. welding related

Help Wanted

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Based along the Colorado Front Range area, some travel will be required. Must have 2 years tractor – trailer experience and a clean driving record. Applicants need to provide a current MVR. Equipment Operator – multiple positions available for both farm and construction equipment. Some traveling may be required. Hourly pay with over time. Benefit package includes vacation time, sick leave, health insurance, Aflac & 401K. Email resume to Brianne@parkerag.com or call Parker Ag at 888-246-7654 to get an application.

Constructors, Inc. is seeking Formwork Carpenters & Laborers, Concrete Finishers, Pipefitters, and Millwrights (process equipment installations) for large wastewater project located in Denver area. Applications will be taken at 9780 Pyramid Ct, Suite 100, Englewood, CO 80112, from 8-5 M-F. Send resumes to Careers@westernsummit.com or call (303)325-0325. WSCI is an EEO Employer. Would you like to earn an extra $500 to $1,000 this month?

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State in eye of TV fixers Two business turnaround experts have added Colorado spots that need saving in this season’s TV episodes. Hotel “fixer” Anthony Melchiorri, who has more than 20 years in the hospitality business and has turned around high-profile places, including The Algonquin in New York City, will tackle the Western Riviera Motel in Grand Lake on “Hotel Impossible” at 8 p.m. MST March 25 on the Travel Channel. While the hotel needed some major overhauling, Melchiorri reportedly fell in love with Grand Lake. “I will go on record saying it’s the most beautiful place I’ve ever been,” Melchiorri told Sky-Hi News. “I was blown away. Grand Lake is a piece of art. Every single time you turn around there is either frozen lake with a beautiful cloud over it, or there’s a part of the lake that’s not frozen with a sun over it, or there’s a mountain by itself or a formation of mountains. I’ve not seen the same landscape since I’ve been here. “And then you take this beautiful town of Grand Lake that looks like the back lot of a Hollywood studio and you incorporate that with just beautiful, open-hearted people who know each other — it’s my favorite place, and it is the most beautiful place I’ve ever been. And I thought Alaska and Hawaii would be tops, and this surprised me.” For more on Melchiorri and “Hotel Impossible,” go to www.travelchannel. com/tv-shows/hotel-impossible. For information on the Western Riviera, go to www.westernriv.com/. Meanwhile, longtime food and beverage industry consultant John Taffer tries to save failing watering holes on Spike TV’s show “Bar Rescue.” He and his crew traveled to Denver last year to turn around Zanzibar Billiards, 2046 Larimer. They spent four days filming, staff training and remodeling the Ballpark-neighborhood joint. The show’s third season premiered on Feb. 10, and Taffer’s travels this year will include Denver. Spike TV hasn’t announced which bar Taffer will bring his brutal honesty to yet. For more on the show, go to www. spike.com/shows/bar-rescue/.

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DMNS newest exhibit, 3D film features mammoths, mastodons By Tammy Kranz

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he words “mastodon” and “mammoth” became part of Denver’s vernacular after the discovery of Ice Age fossils at Snow Mass in

2010. Crews from the Denver Museum of Nature and Science found more than 6,000 bones of 41 kinds of animals, including mammoths, mastodons, camels and giant bison. “Since the discovery in 2010, the Denver community has fallen in love with the Ice Age,” said Samantha Richardsan educator at the museum. Now visitors to the museum can view some of the discoveries from the site as part of the Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Age exhibit, showing through May 27. The exhibit was created by The Field Museum in Chicago, but DMNS added its own personal touches, including a section called Colorado’s Ice Age, where more than two dozen specimens are displayed. The discovery at Snow Mass garnered international attention because, said DMNS curator of vertebrate paleontology Joseph Sertich, “it’s the best high FUN FACT: altitude ice age site Mammoths in the world. Snow were beasts Mass is unique that weighing up to it allows you to look eight tons and at 90,000 years of mastodons were time, it’s not just a their shorter, snapshot.” stockier cousins. Sertich played

A life-size model of a saber-toothed cat and other Ice Age animals are on display in “Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Age” at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. a key role in the Snow Mass project, and said, “It’s nice now that a year and a half (later) we can present some of the preliminary findings.” Some of the fossils unearthed from the dig are on display for the first time — including a mastodon humerus that was chewed on by a bear — and the exhibit gives details about the discoveries and the science emerging from the site. There is also a work station set up in the exhibit where museum volunteers are cleaning elephant fossils from another dig site in Colorado. “People are fascinated by the process of science and what paleontologists do,” Richards said, saying the work station is a great opportunity for them to see how fossils are taken from the field and then cleaned to prepare for museum exhibits. Other highlights of the museum include four life-size models of Ice Age animals, including a Columbian mammoth, standing at 14 feet at the shoulder, which is one of the largest mammals to ever

IF YOU GO What: “Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Age” When: Through May 27 Where: Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. Info: www.dmns.org walked in North America. As far as the overall experience, Richards said she hopes people “connect to the prehistoric past of Colorado — what the environment used to be like.” In conjunction with the exhibit, the museum is showing the 45-minute IMAX film, “Titans of the Ice Age 3D,” through May 30. Computer-generated imagery and the 3D aspect puts the viewer up close and personal with how saber-toothed cats, woolly mammoths and other beasts migrated across the continents, adapted to the climate and offers theories on how they died out.

Something old, something new

Old Major, a restaurant that specializes in “farmhouse fare,” is a major addition to Denver’s cuisine scene. During a delicious and informative press event recently, chef/coowner Justin Brunson (Masterpiece Deli), walked us through a multicourse tasting, which included wood-fired Pei mussels, black truffle and pistachio sausages, the smoked fish plate, a vegetarian three-course tasting (which changes every Monday), pan-seared pork chop, pan-roasted Colorado striped bass, duck fat French fries, wood-fired Brussels sprouts and braised mustard greens. (We shared, trust me!) Not to mention the crustcrunchy pretzel rolls with mustard butter that precedes each meal. What, no dessert? Are you nuts? Pastry chef Nadine Donovan delighted us with a crème caramel adorned with a crisp slice of bacon and a maple syrup sauce and her interpretation of baked Alaska. Parker continues on Page 18

Life-size models of Ice Age animals, including a Colombian mammoth, a saber-toothed cat, and a short-faced bear, are on display in “Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Age” at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Photos provided by The Field Museum

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YOUR WEEK: CHILI COOK-OFF & CONCERTS THURSDAY/MARCH 7 DAY AT Capitol House District 29 plans a Day at the Capitol, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, March 7, at the Colorado State Capitol, 200 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. Come watch a day’s work from the floor to the committee room. We will have a light lunch together. You are welcome to come and go as you please. RSVP if you plan to attend by calling 303-866-2950 or by emailing Reptracy29@gmail.com. MULTIMEDIA PERFORMANCE Marta Burton and Sheldon Sands present “Unbounded: Breaking the Chains of Modern Day Slavery,” a multimedia performance that draws upon the music, historical narratives and images of Jewish and African-American experiences of oppression and slavery to raise awareness of those enslaved globally today. The concert will be performed at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 7, at Temple Emanuel, 51 Grape St., Denver. Tickets are available at http://www.mizelmuseum.org. For information contact Deanne Kapnik at dkapnik@mizelmuseum.org or 303-749-5019. CHILI COOK-OFF The Golden High School PTA plans its first chili cook-off to raise money for after-prom, senior scholarships and classroom grants. The event is from 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7. Support the school by showcasing your chili or buying a ticket to help judge. Tickets include a bowl, spoon and bottle of water, and are available in advance or at the door. The evening also will feature a silent auction, raffle and bake

sale. Visit http://goldendemonspta.org/chili-cook-off/ for more information and to register.

THURSDAY/MARCH 7 TO MAY 17 QUILT ENTRIES Firehouse Quilts is looking for quilt entries for its eighth annual quilt show to support its mission of helping children in crisis. The special theme this year is Patriotic, plus there are 13 other categories you can enter. The show will be July 19-20 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock. Final entries are due by June 21, but entries received by May 17 receive an early bird rate. All forms and instructions are available at www.firehousequilts.org; click on “Quilt Show. FRIDAY/MARCH 8 THEATER PRODUCTION Lakewood Cultural Center presents Aquila Theatre Company in Edmond Rostand’s “Cyrano de Bergerac” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 8. Tickets on sale now at www.Lakewood.org/Tickets, 303-987-7845 or at the box office, 470 S. Allison Parkway. PET CLASS Pet owners and caregivers are invited to take a pet first aid and CPR class from 1-5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at the Foothills Animal Shelter, 580 McIntyre St., Golden. Learn canine and feline CPR; rescue breathing; injury and wellness assessment; seizure, choking and injury management; emergency preparedness; and more. Cost includes instruction, handbook and certifycate of completion. To register, go to http://www.

foothillsanimalshelter.org/how-we-care/firstaid/, call 720-4075230, send via mail to Foothills Animal Shelter, ATTN: First Aid Class, 580 McIntyre St., Golden, CO 80401, or stop by the shelter in person.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY/MARCH 8-9 HOMESCHOOL PRODUCTION Colorado ACTS presents Friday 12- to 18-year-old class homeschool production “Backstage” by Pat Cook. We all know that the real drama in a theater takes place backstage and creates quite a comedy to watch. Lines and plot twists fly in this theatrical farce where over-the-hill prima donnas reign — or think they do — and most of the rest of the cast is betting on who comes out on top. Shows are at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. March 1, and at 7 p.m. March 2 and March 8-9 at 9460 W. 58th Ave., Arvada. Tickets available at www.coloradoacts.org or by calling 303-456-6772.

Minute Theatre Company present “Those Crazy Ladies in the House on the Corner,” by Pat Cook. What do you do when you have three geriatric sisters as patients and all they want to do is sit at home and talk to one another – all at the same time? You move another person in with them. At least, that is what Doc Lomax does when he has a new nurse needing a place to live. Performances are at the Festival Playhouse, 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. Call 303-422-4090 or visit www.festivalplayhouse.com.

SATURDAY/MARCH 9 CHANNELING DEMYSTIFIED Eclectic Horizons presents a program in which you will learn the different types of channeling, how to communicate with a spirit and the components of true channeling. The class is from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at The Cloisters in Lakewood. Call 720-248-8396 for information on costs; register at bit.ly/AspenEvents.

ORCHESTRA CONCERT Augustana Arts presents Musica Sacra Chamber Orchestra performing “The Matter of Music: Wood,” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 8, at Colorado Christian University Music Center, 9200 W. Ellsworth, Lakewood; and at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave., Denver. Call 303-388-4962 or visit www. augustanaarts.org for tickets and information.

JAZZ CONCERT The Arc presents “Swing, Swing, Swing!” with Dez Rubano & Friends. The jazz swing concert to benefit The Arc is at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Tickets available by calling 303-987-7845; online at http://bit.ly/14Gi6sk or www.arcjc. org; or at the box office. Free parking.

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the legislation. “People driving around, blasting their horns. And it really bothers me, them driving around with big (American) flags on their cars, because it’s supposed to hang in glory.” As if that weren’t enough, a biplane flew above all the noise and hubbub, pulling behind it a sign intended for Gov. John Hickenlooper that read, “Hick, don’t take our guns.” As for the activity where all the action was taking place, committee chairpersons at times had to pound their gavels whenever applause or the occasional commentary rang out from members of the audience. One of the more lively encounters occurred during a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, when committee member Sen. Jessie Ulibarri, D-Commerce City, asked Dudley Brown of the pro-gunrights group Rocky Mountain Gun Owners if the organization had ever donated money to any members of the Judiciary Committee. “Yes, senator,” Brown said. “And we’re

going to give money to your opponents, too.” Brown’s comment was followed by applause from the audience, and a pounding of the gavel from the committee chairwoman, Sen. Lucia Guzman of Denver.

Bills moving forward

Each of the following seven gun-control bills passed their respective committees on March 4, on a 3-2 party-line vote. The bills are expected to go before the full Senate on March 8. Democrats hold a 20-15 voting edge in the upper chamber, but it remains to be seen how many members end up voting for the measures. The bills that started in the House of Representatives already have passed the lower chamber: Senate Bill 195: Bans online training for those seeking concealed handgun permits. The gun bill that prompted the least amount of testimony. But that was at the end of a long day, and it still resulted in a party-line vote. Senate Bill 196: Places civil liability on assault weapon manufac-

turers, sellers and owners, when their firearms are used in a crime. Could be the most controversial gun bill out there. If an assault weapon is provided to someone who commits gun violence – and if the provider “reasonably should have known” that the person meant to do harm with the weapon – then a lawsuit could be filed for damages associated with the blood shed. Opponents say the bill flies in the face of a federal law, which prohibits gun makers and dealers from being held liable in cases where their weapons are used in crimes. Senate Bill 197: Restricts domestic violence offenders from having access to guns. Several people testified about how their loved ones were murdered by killers with restraining orders who still were able to hold on to their guns. Opponents say the bill is problematic, because domestic violence cases can be a matter of he said-she said. House Bill 1224: Limits high-capacity ammunition magazine rounds to 15. Supporters say the fewer rounds a magazine can hold, the less carnage a shooter can in-

flict. Opponents say the bill is a “feel-good”, arbitrary bill that accomplishes nothing. House Bill 1226: Bans concealed guns from being carried on college campuses. Having guns on campus doesn’t make anyone safer, supporters argue. But opponents say victims become “sitting ducks” when they’re unable to defend themselves. House Bill 1228: Requires those who go through gun background checks to pay the associated costs. Pretty simple, supporters say, if you want a gun, you should pay for your own background check. Opponents say this is another measure aimed at sticking it to gun owners. House Bill 1229: Universal background checks for all gun sales and transfers. Supporters say this bill closes a loophole where people can obtain guns during private sales and transfers, without having to go through background checks that already are required at the retail level. Opponents say that the bill only penalizes law-abiding citizens from obtaining guns, and that criminals will find a way to get them any way.

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Whetting our whistles were house red and white wines produced for Old Major FREE by Infinite Monkey Theorem owner Ben Estimages & Inspections Parsons, and a variety of craft cocktails from bar manager Courtney Wilson (formerly of Williams & Graham). But enough about the food. The decor is a wonder on its own. The space, at 3316 Tejon St., was a roller-skating rink back in the day, and Old Major’s decor pays homage to its roots. The hostess stand, for example, is on roller-skate wheels. The sconces at the entrance were fashioned from split buckets that held roller skates. The floor is from the original roller rink. FinArt, a local designer and fabricator, designed many of the design elements in the modern farmhouse decor. Dinner is served seven nights a week, and reservations are available at www. opentable.com or by calling 720-420-0622. (Twenty percent of the 90-seat dining room is saved for walk-ins.) The website www. oldmajordenver.com is a work in progress.

Moreno joins CBS4 morning news

Britt Moreno, from KSAZ-TV in Phoenix, will be the new co-anchor of the “CBS4 Morning News” at 5 a.m., 6 a.m. and noon, beginning in early April. She will share the set with co-anchor Alan Gionet. Moreno, who worked at the Phoenix TV station as a weekend morning anchor since 2010, is replacing Brooke Wagner, whose contract wasn’t renewed. Before KSAZ-TV, Moreno worked at KRGV-TV in south Texas as a general assignment reporter. Moreno, who is bilingual, is originally from Austin, Texas. She attended Trinity University in San Antonio where she received degrees in communica-

tions and Spanish. In her spare time, she enjoys the outdoors, reading, cooking and trying local restaurants.

Ford Big Apple bound

KYGO-FM country radio veteran Kelly Ford posted this on Twitter Friday after she landed at LaGuardia Airport: “If I can make it here I can make it anywhere. I’ve got a bit of news. After over 20 great years in Denver, I’m excited to begin a new broadcasting adventure at NASH-FM and thrilled to be a part of bringing country back to NYC. Thanks so much for all your support and encouragement.” Congrats, Kelly! Hope the Big Apple doesn’t bite.

Play your way through Arvada The Arvada Visitors Center just launched a new website: visitarvada.org — it’s all about the best ways to eat, drink and play your way through Arvada. The site is designed to be a resource for the locals and a great tool for visitors. What the site offers: • Day-trip suggestions (Single in the City, Date Night, Live it Up on A Budget) • Shopping and dining directories • Up-to-the minute event calendar • Arvada “Top Things To See and Do” on home page. Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.

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Movies that Matter at Living Light of Peace, 5927 Miller Street, Arvada, at 7pm on Saturday, March 9. This is the inspirational story of Colin Goddard, a survivor of the tragic gun shooting massacre which occurred on the Virginia Tech campus, April 16, 2007. Discussion and updates on the gun violence issues to follow after movie. All are welcome. Free.

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GARDENING CLASSES Echter’s Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St. in Arvada, offers early spring classes for gardeners. Call 303-424-7979 or visit www.echters.com. Admission is free and no registration is required, unless otherwise noted. Schedule for March 9-10:

” with SATURDAY, MARCH 9: “Growing Plants from he Arc enter, ling 2 012 - 2 013 cjc. March

Seed,” 9:30-10:30 a.m. Do it yourself, save money, have fun. Instructor is Ryan Schmitt, Botanical Interests. “Spring Bulbs,” from 1-2 p.m. Color the summer garden with bulbs. Instructor is Todd McNulty, Van Bloem.

Saturday, March 9, at 6230 W. 60th Ave., Arvada. Come celebrate with us, the honored past members of our armed forces, and see how the American Legion Post in Arvada is here for our Veterans.

SUNDAY, MARCH 10: “Vegetable Gardening 101,” from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. If you want to begin gardening, this class is for you. Get started now, the right way. Instructor is Chris Doolittle. “Pruning Trees & Shrubs,” from 2-3:30 p.m. Learn the basics of what to prune, when to do the job and how to prune properly and avoid common mistakes that can lead to problems later. Instructors are Quinn Farrington & Gay Bechir.

OTHER UPCOMING LEGION EVENTS: POST MEETINGS: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 14, April 11, May 9. Open to all veterans.

SATURDAY/MARCH 9; THURSDAY/MARCH 14; LOOKING AHEAD/APRIL 5

ROUNDTABLE BREAKFAST: 7 a.m., Friday, April 5, May 3. This breakfast provides an opportunity for representatives of city, county, state and federal government to coordinate and communicate current issues with other levels and their constituents. Open to the public. Charge at the door for breakfast.

OPEN HOUSE American Legion Post 161 will have a birthday party and open house at 7 p.m.

MEMORIAL DAY ceremony and parade: Ceremony is at 10 a.m. May 27, at the west end

of the Arvada Cemetery. Parade is at 11 a.m. from 60th Avenue and Lamar Street to 53rd and Marshall Street. Both events are presented by the Arvada VFW and American Legion.

SUNDAY/MARCH 10 LOVE & Logic Do you have a strong-willed child? Do you ever feel like your kids have earned a black belt in the art of arguing? Are you tired of the hassle of getting chores and homework done? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then basic Love & Logic techniques could help. Learn how to put an end to arguing, avoid power struggles, get chores and homework done without hassle, and more from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, March 3 and March 10 at the Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Registration required; call Tonya Lewis at 719-371-0560 to register and for information on costs.

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Ruiz given 36 years After child abuse confession Lakewood man sentenced Staff Report A Lakewood man has been sentenced to 36 years in prison and five years parole, after confessing to the court that he caused the death of the 2-year-old daughter of his girlfriend. Keith Nick Ruiz, 26, had previously pleaded guilty to causing the death of Dolci Gryshayeva in September 2011. Ruiz and the girl’s mother had been living in Lakewood in 2011. Ruiz confessed to the crime in October.

He told the court he got off work, and had been home alone with the girl when he became frustrated and snapped when the girl refused to stop crying. He told the court that he forcefully threw her on the ground and fell on top of her. When he realized that she had stopped breathing, he called 911. Dolci never regained consciousness, and was taken off life support two days later. The cause of death was identified as a closed head injury due to blunt force trauma. The autopsy also uncovered older injuries: Bruising on her hip, chest and back, along with broken ribs and retinal bleeding. Ruiz had faced a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison for his charges.

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LECTURE SERIES Unique Lives & Experiences welcomes lecturers, artists and celebrities who will share perspectives from their lives. The series is at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in Denver. On Monday, March 11, the series welcomes Vicente and Marta Fox, Mexico’s former president and first lady. The series also includes Jane Goodall, primatologist and conservationist, on Monday, April 1; Sissy Spacek on Tuesday, May 14; and Dionne Warwich on Tuesday, June 4. The lectures begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available by calling 1-866-449-8118. Visit www.uniquelives.com.

control will be explored at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada. The Lifetree event, “Inside the Gun Debate: To hunt? To defend? To assault?” features filmed interviews with Tom Mauser, whose son died at Columbine High School, and Michael Lang, a concealed weapon firearms instructor. Lifetree representative Craig Cable said participants will have the opportunity to hear various viewpoints and to offer their own. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available.

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TUESDAY/MARCH 12, APRIL 9, MAY 14 UPCOMING CONCERTS Future performances in the Tuesdays at Trinity series includes a March 4 (a Monday date) concert featuring The Mendelssohn Trio; March 12 with The Hwang-AlnomaeHsu Trio; April 9 with Miriam Kapner and Friends featuring chamber music paying tribute to the oboe; and May 14 with Nicolo Spera offering an evening of classical guitar. Concerts are at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 7755 Vance Drive, Arvada. Tickets are available at the door, by online reservation at www. tpcarvada.org, or by calling 303-4223656, ext. 25. Parking is free. Your Week continues on Page 21

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TUESDAY/MARCH 12 COLORADO PREDATORS Sharp teeth, sharp vision and keen hunting skills make people take pause when they come across Colorado predators. Join local naturalists Tabbi Kinion from Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Kristen Libberton to learn more about the fascinating lifestyles of bears, lions, coyotes and other local wildlife. We’ll talk biology, play games and do activities to find out what it feels like to be the predator and their prey. Call ahead to register; 720898-7405. The program is from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Visit www. arvada.org/nature. WOMEN’S LUNCHEON Denver West

Women’s Connection will have a Spring is on the Way luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, at Concordia Lutheran Church, 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Call 303-985-2458 for reservations.

NORTH KOREA Join Active Minds from

noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, for a discussion of the history of North Korea and the development of the North Korean nuclear program. This free event is sponsored by Western Hills Health Care Center and will take place at First Presbyterian Church of Lakewood, 8210 W. 10th Ave., Lakewood.

THURSDAY/MARCH 14 SPELLING BEE Compete with other spelling whizzes in the 60+ Spelling Bee, sponsored by the Arvada Press, Brookdale Senior Living’s Arvada Sterling House and Arvada Meridian, and Prime Time for Seniors Newspaper. Prizes and refreshments included. This is a free event, but both contestants and spectators must register by March 2. Contestants must be 60 and over. Sign up soon; space is limited. The spelling bee is from 1-3 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. AAUW MEETING March is Women’s

History Month. Join Lakewood AAUW at its March branch meeting to hear author and speaker Preethia Burkholder in a presentation of her book titled “17 Women Who Shook the World.” Come and learn the winning traits of Eleanor Roosevelt, Wilma Randolf, Mother Theresa, and more. The meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at Holy Sheppard Lutheran Church, 920 Kipling St., Lakewood. Questions: call Deanna Hanna at 303-981-6675.

SCARS PRODUCTION Red Rocks

p.m. Tuesday, March 12, as it explores what this historic proclamation did and did not do. It will examine its impact, both immediate and longer term, from the perspective of slaves, slave owners, Northerners, Southerners, and the country as a whole. This free program will take place at Atria Inn at Lakewood, 555 S. Pierce St., Lakewood. RSVP at 303-742-4800.

Community College theater arts and dance department presents “Scars: Breaking the Cycle,” beginning March 14 at Red Rocks Community College. The show runs at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturdays through March 23. The production is based on reallife experiences of Red Rocks Community College Gateway students. After a two-week performance run at Red Rocks Community College, “Scars: Breaking the Cycle” will tour the Denver Metro area and be presented with community partners: D.L. Parsons Theatre at the Northglenn Recreation Center (March 29), Curious Theatre (April 2), Westside Live! Presents and the Jefferson Unitarian Church (April 19). For information and reservations, contact Leonard Madrid at 303-914-6458 or leonard.madrid@rrcc.edu.

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EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION Join Active Minds from 2:30-3:30

Genealogical Society meets at noon Wednesday, March 13, at Applewood Valley Methodist Church, 2034 Ellis St., Golden. The meeting will feature a roundtable discussion on the FhGS website and how to use it effectively. Bring lunch to enjoy during the discussion. The general program, “Find a Grave,” presented by James Jeffrey, begins at 1 p.m.

ment of Revenue offers free tax workshops on sales and use tax laws in Colorado. The workshops include information on many common sales and use tax topics, including but not limited to the liabilities businesses face when they are not in compliance with Colorado laws. The Sales/Use Tax Part 1 class is from 1-4 p.m. Thursday, March 14, and Part II is from 1-4 p.m. Thursday, March 21,

in Wheat Ridge. Registration is required. Continuing Professional Education credits and training materials are available. For more information and to sign up for these workshops or other tax workshops offered by the Colorado Department of Revenue, visit www.TaxSeminars.state.co.us.

COMING SOON COMING SOON/MARCH 15 THEATER PRODUCTION The Edge Theater presents “Race,” by David Mamet, for its grand re-opening on Friday, March 15. The show runs through April 7 at the theater, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. Visit www. theedgetheater.com. Three attorneys, two black and one white, are offered a chance to defend a white man charged with a rape charge against a black woman. Mamet has said that the “theme is race and the lies we tell each other on the subject.” LEAVING IOWA Evergreen Players presents “Leaving Iowa,” by Tim Clue and Spike Manton, directed by Scott Ogle. Don Browning, a middle-aged writer, has decided to finally take his father’s ashes to his childhood home, as requested. But when Don discovers Grandma’s house is now a grocery store, he begins traveling across Iowa searching for a proper resting place for his father. “Leaving Iowa” is a comedy about family dynamics, road trips, growing up and saying goodbye. The show runs from March 15-24 and April 5-7 (no performances March 29-31) at Center/Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Tickets are available by calling 303-674-4934 or going online at www.evergreenplayers.org. ROTARY EVENT “Peace, Love and Understanding” is the theme for an upcoming concert to benefit the Evergreen Park and Recreation District special needs program. The concert is from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, March 15, at the Stagecoach Sports Grill, 30790 Stagecoach Blvd., Evergreen. Tickets are on sale at Stagecoach, Java Groove, EverBean and Wulf Recreation Center, 4300 S. Olive Road. Tickets also will be sold at the door. Learn more at www.evergreenrecreation.com. MUSICAL TRIBUTE Gobs O’Phun present a musical tribute to “The Quiet Man,” featuring special guest musician Peggy Fasing, from 8-10 p.m. Friday, March 15, at Daniels Hall, Swallow Hill Music Association, 71 E. Yale, Denver. Call 303-777-1003. Show for

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INTERNSHIP APPLICATIONS Sen. Michael Bennet is accepting internship applications from undergraduate students, recent graduates and graduate students for his Washington, D.C., and Colorado offices in Colorado Springs,

Denver, Durango, Fort Collins, Grand Junction and Pueblo. To apply, visit http:// www.bennet.senate.gov/services/internships/. The deadline to apply is March 15, and the first summer session begins May 20. The second session begins July 8. This is an unpaid position. Contact Haley

Martin at Haley_Martin@bennet.senate. gov for the D.C program or Alexis Harrigan at Denver_Intern_Coordinator@bennet. senate.gov for the Colorado program. Coming Soon continues on Page 22

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How do I get my spouse away from the TV? Dear Neil: My husband spends most of his free time in front of the TV, and he hates it when I try to talk with him while he is watching something. I earn more money then he does, and I have a passion for salsa dancing. Although my husband knows how to salsa, he doesn’t want to be my partner. We’ve been married for 13 years, and have no kids. We can spend days without talking to each other. What can I do? I don’t want to live like this. — Unhappy in France Dear Unhappy: TV is for most people a way to escape their day-to-day lives. It’s how people normally avoid real engagement with each other, and it gives a convenient excuse for sidestepping or ignoring real-life issues. Ask your husband when it would be a good time to talk without the TV on. If he commits to a time, and honors it, tell him that you feel ignored and lonely in

the TV, he has checked out from the marriage, and has given up trying to have a relationship with you. It is up to us to make sure that distractions don’t become more important than our significant relationships. Absolutely no one says on their deathbed that they wish they had watched more television.

the marriage, and that you want the two of you to be closer. Tell him you want the marriage to take on a greater importance than it does now, and for the TV to be less dominant and less important. Then ask him how he feels about the marriage, and if there are any changes he would like to make. Such a conversation is long overdue in your relationship, and will hopefully allow the two of you to clear the air and make important changes. If he won’t agree to less time in front of

Dear Neil: I am a 27 year old woman who has been in a one year relationship with a 28 year old man. Our relationship is very strong: We laugh together, are supportive of each other and we have great sex. We’ve been talking about marriage for four months, but the other night, he told me he’s not sure he wants to get married at all. I feel hurt, confused and misled. I want to have children, and I do not have time for a relationship that will not lead to marriage, even if it is as good as this one is. What do I do? — Should I Hang It Up? in Minnesota

Dear Hang It Up: You may be ready for marriage and a family, but that doesn’t mean your boyfriend is, and this difference may indeed be a deal breaker. Tell him that you’re looking for a husband and children, that those are nonnegotiable goals and desires of yours, and that you will not remain in a relationship with him unless his future goals and intentions match yours. But my instinct says he is already telling you he is not ready for what you want, and this relationship is likely not going to be the one. Neil Rosenthal is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Westminster. His column is syndicated around the world. You can reach him at 303-758-8777, or email him through his website: www.heartrelationships.com. He is not able to respond individually to queries.

Tanning bill would impose age restrictions Business owners decry plan for regulations By Vic Vela vvela@ourcoloradonews.com Jodi Duke of Lakewood was 15 when she first started using tanning beds, and she just couldn’t get enough of them. “I felt so good, a sense of happiness,” Duke said before a state House of RepreReport sentatives committee on Feb. 26. “And I needed to go more and more, to get that high.” Four years later, Duke was diagnosed with melanoma. Now, a state legislator is trying once again to put in place restrictions on how minors use artificial tanning devices, which

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she hopes will protect others like Duke from future cancer diagnoses. But members of the tanning salon industry say they already have safeguards in place to protect children, and that further intervention from the state would be burdensome. House Bill 1215 would prohibit children 14 and younger from using artificial tanning devices, unless they have permission from a doctor. The bill also would require teenagers who are younger than 18 to get written consent from their parents before they can use tanning beds. The bill does not put in place any restrictions on those who are 18 and older. Rep. Cherylin Peniston, D-Westminster, is sponsoring the bill, which was heard by the House Business, Labor, Economic and Workforce Development Committee on Feb. 26. “It is a very large concern for the children in the state of Colorado,” Peniston told committee members. The committee ended up referring the

bill to the House Health, Insurance and Environment Committee, which will determine whether it goes forward in the House. Cancer survivors like Duke, along with doctors, informed legislators about the risks involved with artificial tanning devices, and the need for the state to protect children from the dangers of ultraviolet rays. Dr. Hunter H. Sams of the Denver Skin Clinic called tanning beds “a cancer-causing device.” “Allowing businesses to irradiate children implies it is safe,” he said. “It is not.” But those who work in the tanning industry say they don’t need the government telling them how to keep children safe because they’re already doing that. Dwayne Jones, the chief operating officer for At The Beach Inc., which operates 31 tanning salons in Colorado, said kids younger than 14 are not allowed to tan at his stores, and that parents must provide consent for older teenagers to use the beds. Jones said his businesses would be burdened by the new law. “It creates a whole new course of action,

more paperwork,” he said. “It’s just an enforcement nightmare.” Rep. Chris Holbert, R-Parker, sided with Jones, saying “the remedy (as a result of the law) is punishing business.” But, after hearing Jones’ testimony, Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp, D-Arvada, said that since Jones’ business is already doing what the law would require, “I’m not hearing that there really are any impacts to business.” Not everyone who testified about the dangers of skin cancer was fully supportive of the bill. Dr. Robert P. Dellavalle, of the University of Colorado-Denver School of Medicine, said the bill “doesn’t go far enough,” and said he would like to see a tanning age restriction of 18. Afterward, Peniston — who has been trying to pass this law since 2007 — said she sought a “moderate” balance when she put the bill together. “The key to good legislation is knowing what you can get through,” she said.

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COMING SOON/MARCH 15-16, MARCH 21-23 SPRING MUSICAL Golden High School’s Stage Right Productions presents its spring musical, Stephen Sondheim’s “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,”running March 15-16 and March 21-23 in the Golden High School auditorium. Contact Golden High School via email at goldentheater@ jeffco.k12.co.us for tickets. Contact Scott Hasbrouck at shasbrou@jeffco.k12.co.us or the

main office at 303-982-4200 for information.

COMING SOON/MARCH 15-28 ART SHOW The Center for the Arts Evergreen announces the 10th annual High School Art Show, on display March 15-28 at 32003B Ellingwood Trail, Evergreen. The show features artwork from students at Evergreen, Conifer, Clear Creek and Platte Canyon high schools. An opening reception is from 5-8 p.m. Friday, March 15. Visit www. evergreenarts.org or call 303-674-0056. COMING SOON/MARCH 16

PROM DRESS exchange The 2013 Prom Dress Exchange, hosted for the third year by local nonprofit The Prom Dress Exchange Corp., allows metro teens to shop for the dress of their dreams from thousands of gently-used and brand new designer items, including a limited selection of menswear. A valid student ID and a minimum donation will provide access to the event and an outfit. Seamstresses will be available onsite to do limited services. Those unable to donate won’t be turned away; the goal of the event is to ensure every teen can attend their big day in style. The event is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City. Visit www.promdressexchange.org or follow us at facebook.com/promdressexchange. The

nonprofit is always looking for men’s formalwear items. Email promdressexchange@ gmail.com or 303-875-4783 to help with the event.

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Allen beats buzzer, Palisade in the process Farmers’ season ends, but not without epic moment By Daniel Williams dwilliams@ourcoloradonews.com

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PALISADE - Wheat Ridge beat the buzzer on Feb. 27. But they were beat by Widewith fi eld two nights later. f the The No. 12 Farmers delivered one of the epic moments in Wheat Ridge basketball Rep. history when senior Danny Allen converted that an improbable steal and then hit a buzzer what beating three pointer to beat No. 5 Palisade that 55-53 in the first round of the 4A Colorado s.” State Basketball Tournament Feb. 27 at Palit the sade High School. rtive Wheat Ridge was beat by No. 4 Widefield 73-63 two nights later, falling in the second ersityround of the tournament Friday at Widecine,field High School. and But against Palisade, Allen delivered the e re-moment of the tournament when he stole an impound pass with just two seconds left beenand then hit a game-winning three pointer d sheat the buzzer, in what was the biggest upset e putof the tournament. “Unbelievable,” Allen said. wing And it was. Allen missed all nine previous three pointers he attempted this season, but against Palisade his first ever varsity three-pointer went down for an unbelievable game-winner. Allen, usually known for his grittiness defensively, saved his best career game for the best time. Allen finished with 11 points, seven rebounds and five steals against Pali-

Wheat Ridge Farmers Danny Allen is fouled from behind by Conifer’s Adam Macaulay during second quarter action Feb. 8. File photo sade. But Allen’s teammate Ryan Girtin saw this coming. Despite their slow start to their season Wheat Ridge heated up down the stretch winning five of their last six games. Girtin went on to boldly proclaim the Farmers were playing so good they could beat anybody. “We are hot right now, look at the way we finished the season,” Girtin said. “I wouldn’t want to play us.”

Palisade didn’t get the memo and behind Girtin, junior Stefan Hackethal’s game-high 23 points and Allen’s buzzer beater, the Farmers made the moment of the tournament. But against Widefield they weren’t so lucky. Wheat Ridge outscored Widefield 2313 in the first quarter and took a nine point lead into halftime. However, Wheat Ridge was outscored 42-23 in the second half and the Farmers

‘Holy Spokes’ a helpful read Dad said you can’t have the car this weekend. That’s OK. You don’t have your license anyhow, but you had to ask. No, you rely on rides and your feet to get you where you need to be – although you’re saving now for a bike but you’re not sure what kind you want. Would a mountain bike be best? Or do you need something lightweight? Maybe you’re thinking retro or … well, cheap. Whatever you’re thinking, you’ll find all kinds of advice in “Holy Spokes: A Biking Bible for Everyone” by Rob Coppolillo, published by Zest Books. So you need some wheels. You don’t want anything fancy; you just want a way to get around. Or maybe you want something you can use for stunts and tricks. If you were your great-grandpa, you’d be out of luck. A 130 ago, when bicycles first became popular, they had weird wheels and no brakes. Some of them didn’t even steer. Still, bike racing was a hot event in the mid-1880s, when a 75mile race took 10 hours. Though you probably just want one (for now), there’s a bike for just about every kind of activity you want to do. If your trip also includes a bus or car, you might consider a folding bike. A mountain bike can take you through wilderness, so it’s great for camping. Touring bikes

couldn’t slowdown Widefield, who had four different players score in double figures. Girtin scored 19 points, and senior Noah Brookman scored 10 points for the Farmers in the loss. “I am proud of our guys and proud of the season we had. We lost a lot of close tough games early in the season and for our guys to have kept working says a lot about their character,” Wheat Ridge coach Tommy Dowd said.

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are made for long-distance, cargo bikes are made for hauling, and road bikes are made for speed. If you’re experienced, you could try a fixie. For a plain old bike, though, you’ll want a townie. No matter what kind of bicycle you need, the important thing is to make sure it fits by ensuring that everything is the correct height for you. Measure, be sure your foot position feels good, and get the right kind of seat or you’ll be very sorry. But you’re not ready to ride yet. First, get a helmet that fits your noggin, good lights and a bike lock or cable to protect your investment. Find a good bicycle repair kit – one you can take with you – and practice some bike maintenance, including how to fix a flat. Finally, know the laws in your area and then hit the road! So your teen has a feeling for wheeling. You want to be sure he’s safe on the road, and “Holy Spokes” can help.

Himself the owner of several bikes, author Rob Coppolillo gives kids a top-down overview of bicycles, from history to maintenance to how to use them in school, work, racing, being “green” and keeping healthy. From experts and athletes, readers will learn how to pick the right bike and how to measure to be sure it’s a good fit, as well as how to race and ride safely. That’s good info to have. I’d like to say this is a book for pre-teens but, because of one cautionary uncomfortable-seat story, I think it’s more appropriate for kids ages 13 and up. If that’s you or your new bicyclist, then “Holy Spokes” will be wheely helpful.

1) Who was the last Texas Rangers pitcher before Yu Darvish in 2012 to have five straight starts of at least seven strikeouts? 2) In 2012, Carlos Beltran became the eighth member of the career 300 steals/300 homers club. Name four of the first seven to do it. 3) Coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady have made five Super Bowl appearances together. Name three coach/QB pairs to have made four trips. 4) When was the last time before 2012 that Creighton won an NCAA men’s basketball tournament game? 5) How many times was Montreal’s Steve Shutt on a Stanley Cup-winning team? 6) Who was the last American soccer player before Abby Wambach in 2012 to win the FIFA women’s World Player of the Year award? 7) Who was the first boxer to have been featured on a Wheaties box?

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1) Bobby Witt, in 1987. 2) Barry Bonds, Bobby Bonds, Andre Dawson, Steve Finley, Willie Mays, Alex Rodriguez and Reggie Sanders. 3) Tom Landry and Roger Staubach, Marv Levy and Jim Kelly, and Chuck Noll and Terry Bradshaw. 4) It was 2002, when the Bluejays beat Florida. 5) Five. 6) Mia Hamm, in 2002. 7) Muhammad Ali. (c) 2013 King Features Synd. Inc.

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