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State closer to taxing Web sales Measure portrayed as move toward fairness

By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews.com Colorado is a step closer to being able to collect Internet sales taxes following a vote in the state Senate on May 6.

House Bill 1295 readies the state for the federal Marketplace Fairness Act, which would allow states to tax Internet sales, providing the legislation is approved by the federal government.

Internet retailers like Amazon.com would pay taxes to a central collection point.

Retailers would pay the taxes directly to the state, which would then funnel revenues to local governments.

Representatives for local businesses testified at legislative committee hearings that it’s unfair that online retailers are not required to collect sales taxes. “This is about fairness to our tax system, making sure that the brick and mortar stores don’t have a disadvantage to the online remote sellers,� said House Speaker Mark Ferrandino, D-Denver, a bill sponsor.

Ferrandino noted that mega-retailers like Amazon.com and Walmart support the legislation.

Sales tax revenue collected through the bill is expected to pump more than $73 million into the state’s general fund in its first year of implementation.

Congress needs to pass the Marketplace Fairness Act in order for states like Colorado to collect taxes from out-of-state retailers.

The Supreme Court ruled states cannot force retailers to pay taxes if they do not have an actual physical presence in the state, unless Congress changes the law.

In Quill Corp. v. North Dakota, the Supreme Court ruled in 1992 that a business must have a physical presence in a state for that state to require it to collect sales taxes.

However, the court explicitly stated that Congress can overrule the decision through legislation.

President Barack Obama has indicated he would support the legislation if passed

by Congress.

Under the proposed legislation, out-ofstate retailers with fewer than $1 million in annual sales would be exempt from the federal act.

The Colorado bill passed the Senate on a 21-14 vote, after having previously passed the House on a 37-23 vote.

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Getting excited about reading Mapleton Reads program a hit with students, teachers and parents

By Tammy Kranz

tkranz@ourcoloradonews.com There has been a buzz of excitement among students and their parents and teachers at Mapleton Public School over ‌ a book.

The Board of Education in November launched a new communitywide program, Mapleton Reads, which focused on bringing people together through literature.

The district purchased 500 paperback

copies of the popular young adult science-fiction book “Michael Vey, the Prisoner of Cell 25� by Richard Paul Evans.

The board used district funds and did receive a volume discount from the author.

Schools received 30 copies each of the book and there were copies available at the administration building for parents to read along.

The program did not end with just turning the last page in the book. Many classes participated in class projects tiedin with the story. “Students have been immersed in some exciting projects across the district that have included everything from ceramic sculptures to iMovies,� said board

member Karen Hoopes. “The participation in the program has been excellent, and response so positive that we plan to continue the program next year.�

Students in Alison Helfand’s seventhgrade class at York International read the book in March. Then she had the students concentrate on characterization — who the characters really were and how others saw that character. “I had them pick one character to see who they related to the most,� she said.

The reading project flowed out of the English class into the art class. Students sculpted the character they most related to and the environment they imagined Reads continues on Page 28

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Governor expected to sign measure into law

By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews.com It’s been a long and winding road, but the Colorado General Assembly has final-

ly passed a driving-stoned standard for motorists.

The measure — which is expected to be signed into law by Gov. John Hickenlooper — establishes a marijuana blood standard by which it is illegal to operate a vehicle. “Smoke and walk. Smoke and take the bus. Smoke and grab a cab. Smoke

and call a friend. Smoke and ride a horse.

Smoke and take the light rail,� said Sen. Steve King, R-Grand Junction, a bill sponsor, during a recent Senate debate. “Just don’t smoke and drive. Your life and every other citizen’s life on the highway is at Stoned continues on Page 28

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For much of the legislative session, there was one thought that would enter into my mind, perhaps more than any other: This marijuana stuff is pretty boring.

Seriously. For a drug that’s capable of making everyday experiences pretty interesting for a whole lot of people out there — and can make those old Allman Brothers vinyls sound even sweeter — for the most part, covering the Legislature’s attempts to regulate the newly legalized retail pot industry had been quite the snooze fest.

So, thank goodness for the last few weeks of the legislative session, which produced a slew of pot activity — including some profound philosophical debates over the regulation of the drug — that managed to put the “Wee!” back in “weed.”

But things surrounding the implementation of Amendment 64 — the voter-approved measure that legalizes recreational marijuana use — sure did start out slow this legislative session. There were committees after committees after committees, many of which started at 7:30 in the morning. Ugh! And from those hearings emerged super-exciting terms like “vertical integration”; “excise tax”; “egress”; “ingress.” But, I digress. Thankfully, the last couple of weeks of legislative pot talk made up for all of the months of boring regulatory language, trite marijuana puns and over-used Cheetos references.

Thoroughly entertaining debates over how to tax the drug and where people should be allowed to congregate to smoke it emerged at sessions’ end.

And the political lines over those issues became about as blurred as highway lines might appear to a stoner on his way home

from a String Cheese Incident show at Red Rocks.

“It’s been all over the place,” said Rep. Jonathan Singer, D-Longmont, in a recent interview. Singer was the sponsor of House Bill 1318, which puts in place an Amendment 64 taxation model.

Singer said it was “refreshing” to see that debates over marijuana knew no political boundaries.

“Ninety percent of the folks here have this really open mind about it, like, `So, what do you think?’,” Singer said. “And my answer is, `I don’t know, what do you think?’

And were figuring it out together.”

Breaking news: Republicans don’t like taxes. And they, like many people, don’t like drugs. So what was fascinating to observe over the last couple of weeks of the session was members of the Grand Old Party arguing in favor of lowering tax rates on retail marijuana sales. Their argument was sound — they didn’t want the drug taxed too high, out of fear that the black market would benefit. But the irony is that the end result of lowering taxes on marijuana makes it cheaper for people to buy drugs! That irony was not lost on Singer.

“The traditional conservative argument

for less taxes kind of steps in the way for the traditional conservative argument for less drugs. So, how do we balance that?” Singer said. “Same thing on the progressive side.

There’s people on that side worried about social factors of drug addiction and the social factors of incarcerating people because of drugs.

“It’s a little off kilter.”

You can say that again. Case in point was a fascinating debate in the Senate over whether the state should allow the existence of marijuana clubs, where people could have a common place to enjoy the drug, like “Cheers” for pot smokers. Wouldn’t you like to get away?

This issue sure made for some strange political bedfellows. Sen. Pat Steadman, D-Denver, joined forces with Sen. Greg Brophy, R-Wray, to propose an amendment to one of the marijuana regulation bills, that would have treated marijuana clubs like cigar bars — only they wouldn’t be allowed to actually buy the drugs there, just smoke them.

Sen. Vicki Marble, R-Fort Collins, argued in favor of Steadman’s amendment — which, now that I think about it, could very well be the first time that a Colorado legislative reporter has ever written that sentence.

Awesome!

“The last thing you want them to do is to hang out in a back alley and smoke it,” Marble said on the Senate floor recently.

Democratic Sens. Cheri Jahn of Wheat Ridge and Gail Schwartz of Snowmass opposed the pot club amendment, along with Sen. Larry Crower, a Republican from Alamosa.

“Kool-Aid is legal, but do we need a place

to drink Kool-Aid?” Crowder quipped dur- to b ing a recent Senate debate. “If you want to go to a party that has it, then go ahead and in t smoke it.”

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“The political lines are blurred, in some tkran sense, in the Republican caucus (on this Ju issue),” said Rep. Bob Gardner, R-Colorado Springs, in a recent interview. “This topic fire s cuts across party lines and philosophic lines genc Syste that are really complex.”

Re By the time this column hits Colorado tions Community Media’s papers, the General Assembly should have already wrapped up even “I work on the implementation of Amendcomm ment 64 regulations.

Jahn said she’s learned a lot about mari- allow ate a juana over the course of the session.

“I know more about this than I thought I prefe ever wanted to know,” Jahn told me. “Who Thor respo would’ve thought? However, if you really med look back at over the last five or 10 years, mati you could really see it’s been moving this or fir way and the attitudes in Colorado and through the country have really changed.” ardiz emp That may be true. But legislators like sure Gardner — who opposed Amendment 64 — would just as soon be talking about genc Ba something else. notifi “I’ve heard more marijuana testimony Bosto than I have on any other subject in the General Assembly,” Gardner said. “That is lice w tenti astounding to me. I never thought it was something that was a good use of our time, but we have no choice.”

Vic Vela is the legislative reporter for Colorado Community Media. Email Vic at: vvela@ ourcoloradonews.com. Also, follow Vic’s legislative updates on Twitter: @VicVela1

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Congratulations Mapleton Public Schools Class of 2013!

Best wishes from the Mapleton Public Schools Board of Education, Administration, and Staff

Academy High School Colorado Connections Academy Global Leadership Academy Mapleton Early College High School Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts New America School

Mapleton’s graduates have earned a combined $3 million in scholarships to help them pursue their post secondary dreams! Congratulations!

Learn more about Mapleton’s schools that are small-by-design!

Visit us online at www.mapleton.us or call 303.853.1000.

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Alert system available for cell phones Residents can sign up to be notified of emergencies in their areas

By Tammy Kranz

tkranz@ourcoloradonews.com Just in time for the severe weather and fire season, Thornton has added an emergency notification feature with its T-Alerts System.

Residents can sign up to get notifications of potentially threatening emergency events happening in their neighborhoods.

“In a world of fast paced and instant communications, public safety T-Alerts allows first responders to have immediate access to our residents through their preferred means of communication,” said Thornton police officer Matt Barnes. “First responders will now have the ability to immediately notify residents of critical information involving severe weather, police or fire emergencies, and events that jeopardize the public’s safety. These alerts will empower our citizens to take action to ensure their families safety in a pending emergency situation.”

Barnes said a very similar emergency notification system was used during the Boston bombing incident in April and police were able to notify residents that a potentially dangerous individual was in their

neighborhoods.

“Locally, helping find a lost child, or notification of pending severe weather, such as a tornado, are examples of possible future use,” he said.

The city has offered T-Alerts for traffic announcements (road construction, closures, detours), recreation and community events for about four years. The system sends out emails to residents. Listed and unlisted landline phone numbers are automatically included in the system. The system will leave a recorded message if an answering machine picks up and it will redial the number if no one answers or the line is busy.

Residents must sign up with the system if they would like to be notified via their cell phones. Residents can sign up to five cell phone numbers with the Emergency Notification System and they will even receive the text alert if they are out of town.

“It’s definitely the most robust system we’ve had before,” said Todd Barnes, communications manager with the city of Thornton. “It’s much more specific and provides a greater degree of reliability.”

For instance, if adverse weather is happening in north Thornton, south Thornton residents will not be notified, which is good, Todd Barnes said, because the city is 10 miles long. To sign up for the cell phone notification, visit the city’s website at www. cityofthornton.net and click on the Public Safety tab on the left side of the window.

SCHOOL NOTES Children’s Hospital Colorado offers free athletic physicals Children’s Hospital Colorado is offering free comprehensive athletic physicals to Adams 12 Five Star Schools high school students. Students who register for the physical have the opportunity to receive a general medical exam, an orthopedic assessment and cardiovascular evaluation free of charge.

The exams will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, at Northglenn High School, 601 West 100th St. in Northglenn.

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Northglenn senior headed to Yale

By Ashley Reimers

‘Honestly, the thing I’m

areimers@ourcoloradonews.com For Northglenn High School senior Ryan Mera Evans, academics isn’t a hoopjumping process, it’s a means to an end and a progression.

He looks at his education as an opportunity, not an obligation. That positive attitude and drive to succeed are just a couple reasons why he’s headed to Yale University next fall.

Mera Evans received two scholarships, the Questbridge Scholarship and Gates Millennium Scholarship, which will cover his full tuition at Yale. Although he’s over the shock of the scholarship news, the excitement hasn’t worn off. “I’m still in a sense of wonder about it.

It’s super exciting,� he said. “Now it’s just a matter of planning my future and looking at all of my options.�

Before being accepted to Yale, Mera Evans took a week-long trip to the east coast to check out all of the Ivy League schools.

He said the moment he stepped onto the Yale campus he knew it was the place for him. The sense of community and the attitude of the students really stood out to him. “At the other top performing schools I felt that it was too competitive and the community was too cut throat,� he said. “But that was something I felt completely different about Yale. It seemed like the people were happier and more outgoing.�

Mera Evans plans to study political science or economics at Yale.

He also plans to take a variety of other

most excited about for college is experiencing all of the conversations, perspectives and walks of life of my peers.’ Ryan Mera Evans

Northglenn High School senior Ryan Mera Evans is headed to Yale University in the fall on two college scholarships.

Photo by Ashley Reimers fun and interesting classes. He says he’s always been interested in government and political science, specifically democratic transitions and globalization. And just this year an interest in education was sparked after coaching a team for the We the People program, a statewide constitutional scholars program. “I’ve really taken to education and how

NORTHGLENN NEWS IN A HURRY Flowerbed partners sought The city of Northglenn is looking for volunteers for its Flowerbed Program.

Volunteers adopt a flowerbed and maintain it during the spring and summer. For more information, contact Jenni Murphy at 303-450-8904 or jmurphy@ northglenn.org.

Electronic waste pickup ends Starting July 1, the city will no longer accept electronic waste, such as computers, TVs, monitors, tablet computers and other computer peripherals.

This policy was necessitated by the state legislature passing SB 12-133 last summer. The bill makes it illegal to dispose of electronic waste in a landfill.

Instead, it must be recycled through a

certified electronics recycler.

Northglenn residents who need to dispose of old computers or televisions after July 1 have several options available to them.

Many local retailers accept electronic waste for recycling.

Best Buy, Staples and Office Depot have electronic recycling programs that are available free of charge.

There are some restrictions on what these retailers will take and it is best to check their website or call the local store before bringing in your items.

There are also private recyclers that will accept these items.

Most of these businesses do charge for the service but should take anything not accepted by local retailers.

it can be used as a transformative social tool,� he said. “There’s a lot of work that needs to be done and I can feel myself getting involved with it either by becoming an educator or more on a policy-based level because of my interest in government.�

Along with his dedication to academics, Mera Evans was also a four-year varsity soccer athlete, a member of DECA and a

tutor in his high school. He is active in his community volunteering at his church and the Have a Heart Food Bank in Westminster. For him, volunteering in his community is the least he can do.

Mera Evans will spend the summer working full time at Water World, while preparing to leave Northglenn behind, the place he’s called home his whole life.

The thought of moving far away doesn’t scare him — it excites him. Mera Evans says he plans to experience everything he can while learning from his fellow classmates. “Honestly, the thing I’m most excited about for college is experiencing all of the conversations, perspectives and walks of life of my peers,� he said. “I’m excited to get out of Northglenn and really explore and experience the world.�

ADAMS COUNTY NEWS IN A HURRY Bailey named employee of year

Pam Bailey of Henderson was named the Adams County Employee of the Year.

To become Employee of the Year, employees are nominated by their coworkers, and each month a committee selects one nominee for the Employee of the Month Award.

It is from these 12 employees that the Employee of the Year is chosen.

Bailey was selected as Employee of the Year following committee review and selection as Employee of the Month for March 2012.

Bailey began her career with Adams County in 1972.

As the administrative supervisor in the county attorney’s office, she has accumulated a commanding knowledge of every

aspect of that office, from the smallest tasks to the most complex of projects.

She coordinates countless processes, from IT matters and budget administration to meeting schedules, records, employee matters, and external communications.

Some of Bailey’s notable accomplishments over the years include being Employee of the Month in 1984, and being awarded the Adams/Broomfield Bar Association Legal Assistant of the Year in 2009.

She has worked for nine different county attorneys during her 40 years of service to Adams County.

Adams County currently has about 1,800 employees who serve the county’s 450,000 residents.

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With the addition of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) more educational opportunities were available to students in the engineering and biomedical field.

“As we communicate our new STEM focus to the community, the reaction and influx of new students has astonished us as we plan for the fi rst fullfledged, four-year STEM class to enter,” said vice principal Michael James.

“Many of the current seniors have benefitted from the STEM lab-based classes and will continuing to thrive in the future because of their influence.”

COMMENCEMENT DETAILS NORTHGLENN HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY WHEN: 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14; WHERE: CU Events Center, 950 Regent Drive in Boulder

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Vantage Point: Working hard for that diploma

By Tammy Kranz tkranz@ourcoloradonews.com

M In terms of academic accomplishments, James said the class of 2013 has surpassed many others that have come before them.

One good example is the estimate that four students alone have accumulated more scholarship money than the entire class of 2007.

They are: UÊ,Þ> Ê iÀ>Ê Û> Ã]ÊV valedictorian, has received the Questbridge Scholarship and Gates Millennium Scholarships and will attend Yale University; UÊ <>V >ÀÞÊ -Ü> Ã ]Ê co-valedictorian, will be attending the Colorado School of Mines with more than $80,000 granted in scholarship funding;

UÊ , ÀÞÊ ÀiÊ >ÃÊ Ài ceived both the Gates Millennium Scholarship and the Daniel’s Fund Scholarship and will attend the University of Denver on a full ride — paying for both his undergrad and post-graduate studies; UÊ Ê `ÞÊ "À âV Ê , Û>ÃÊ received a tuition-free scholarship to Colorado College.

“There are many more examples of the accomplishments, and we are proud of them all,” James said.

The graduating class of 340 students’ motto this year is “A journey of a thousand miles starts with the fi rst step,” and they have chosen “Hall of Fame” by the Script as their class song.

ost of the students at Vantage Point High School are at risk of not graduating.

So it is quite a feat for 60 at-risk students to be set to receive their diplomas on May 16.

“What I will remem-

COMMENCEMENT DETAILS VANTAGE POINT HIGH SCHOOL WHEN: 11 a.m. Thursday, May 16 WHERE: Colorado Heights University TOTAL ENROLLMENT: 215 GRADUATING CLASS SIZE: 60 SENIOR CLASS REPS: Harrison Bell

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ber most about the class of 2013 is all the major accomplishments we have made and how hard we have worked to graduate,” said graduating senior Miranda Bond.

Vantage, 10900 Huron St. in Northglenn, is an alternative high school and is a school of choice.

The students attending must sign a contract agreeing to the school’s policies on attendance, discipline and the drug

and alcohol pledge card.

According to vantage. adams12.org, “Most of the students are at risk of not graduating from high school; therefore we offer instr uction through a comprehensive curriculum which is rigorously academic, while addressing social and emotional skills.

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THS graduation rate increases most in the district

By Ashley Reimers areimers@ourcoloradonews.com

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hornton High School principal Johnny Terrell said the graduation rate has improved this year and more students are transitioning in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.

Anticipated to be up by 8.8 percent over last year, Thornton’s graduation rate is the highest in the Adams 12 Five Star School District.

With more and more students focusing on academics in the IB Program, Terrell said this year’s seniors continued the long-standing tradition of academic and social excellence at THS. The seniors class had two National Merit candidates this year and Philip Pang

received a perfect score (36) on the ACT. “We’re proud of the fact that over 500 freshmen entered our school as International Baccalaureate stuCOMMENCEMENT dents,” he said.

DETAILS “Additionally, WHEN: Monday, May 13, 7 we were able p.m. to create a system of interWHERE: CU Events Center 950 ventions that increased the number of instructional minutes for students and provided much needed social emotional support for our students.”

Terrell said he’s proud of the many accomplishments of the class of 2013 and is sure all of them are prepared to move on to the next phase of their lives.

THS seniors were also successful athletically, with six students singing letters of intent and the boys’ basketball team making the playoffs for the first time in a decade.

Thornton has an enrollment of 1,682 students.

The exact number of graduates in the Class of 2013 will be determined after final exams are taken and graded.

Horizon graduating class achieves much Grads plan big for future

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or Horizon High School Principal Pam Smiley, the graduating class of 2013 won’t be one she easily forgets.

“The class of 2013 and I started at Horizon at the same time,” she said.

“Therefore, they are the first class that I have spent four years as their principal. I am confident I will always remember them and they will be special in my heart.”

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The class: UÊ VVÕ Õ >Ìi`Ê fΰ£Ê million of scholarship ofCOMMENCEMENT DETAILS fers from colleges across HORIZON HIGH SCHOOL the country; COMMENCEMENT: 2 p.m., WednesUÊ V iÛi`Ê Ì iÊ } day, May 15, CU Events Center est ACT composite score TOTAL ENROLLMENT: 1,876 of any Horizon class in recent years; GRADUATING CLASS SIZE: 426 UÊ >ÃÊ>ÊÃÌÕ`i Ì]Ê->Ü SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Kyle yer Vaughan, who scored Hunter, president; Kylie Kildow, vice a perfect 36 on the ACT. president “In addition,” Smiley VALEDICTORIAN: Kathryn Regas said, “the class of 2013 has a Boettcher Scholar, MASCOT: Hawks two Daniel’s Fund ScholCLASS SONG: “Don’t Stop Believing” arship recipients and a

by Journey National Football FederCLASS MOTTO: “Time is not measured ation Colorado Student/ by the passing of years but by what Athlete Academic Honone does, what one feels and what one or.” achieves.”

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ments for the class of 2013 include state playoff appearances by the football team, and both boys and girls basketball teams.

The football team won the Adams 12 District Capra Trophy and the girls’ basketball team won the Front Range League.

These are some of the accomplishments that stand out to Smiley and she thinks the graduating class will remember most about their last year in high school.

“Also, I think they will remember the relationships they had with each other and the many teachers and staff members who helped them academically and personally become their very best,” she said.

eventy-five percent of the graduating class at Belleview Christian is going to college next school year.

Despite only having 12 students graduating, that’s still an impressive percentage.

As for as the other three students, they may not be going to college but that doesn’t mean they will be twiddling their thumbs.

One will be attending Youth with a Mission, one is joining the Air Force and the other is joining the Navy.

When Jeanne Rogers, senior class advisor at the school, thinks of the class of 2013, she said she feels proud.

“I was so impressed that they were all so eager to attend college,” she said.

T h is sc ho ol yea r marked a first for the school — the fi rst year for its football program.

“Many of the seniors

played football and it was a great way to end high school,” Rogers said.

Rogers said the graduating class would probably remember most about this year is that the girls basketball team went to state.

“It was exciting and we are so proud of our girls,” she said.

Another event she thinks the students will remember is the Spiritual Life Retreat at Camp Elim in Woodland Park.

COMMENCEMENT DETAILS BELLEVIEW CHRISTIAN COMMENCEMENT: 7 p.m., Friday, May 17, KPOF Hall, Denver GRADUATING CLASS SIZE: 12 TOTAL ENROLLMENT: 288 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS:

President, Austin Thompson; vice president, Jessi Randall,

VALEDICTORIANS: Kayla Iwahashi and Giyeong Kim MASCOT: Bruins CLASS SONG: “Stand By Me”

to the graduating Class of 2013 Best Wishes for the Future!

Congratulations Thornton High School Graduating Class of 2013 From the Administration, Faculty and Staff of Thornton High School

The staff and administration of

HORIZON HIGH SCHOOL

wish you the best of luck in the future.

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Graduation

Legacy seniors dream of the future

By Ashley Reimers areimers@ourcoloradonews.com

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egacy High School assistant principal Kylie Russell describes this year’s graduating class as a “bunch of go-getters who know what they want to do with their

COMMENCEMENT DETAILS LEGACY HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT WHEN: Tuesday, May 14, 2 p.m.

WHERE: CU Events Center, 950 Regent Drive in Boulder NUMBER OF GRADUATES: 481 CLASS SONG: “Home” by Phillip Phillips CLASS COLORS: Blue and gold

future.”

“This class is all about following their dreams,” she said.

“Many of them will be attending school out of state.”

Class valedictorian is Tait Mancosky. He is from Westminster and has a 4.396 grade point average and is a four-year honor student. He plans to attend Boston University to study economics or political science.

Salutatorian is Daniel Kinch.

He is from Northglenn and also has a 4.396 grade point average and is a DECA National top performer. He plans to attend Northwestern University to study chemical engineering or materials science.

The class of 2013 isn’t just a

group of dreamers but is also academically successful earning the highest average ACT score of any graduating class at Legacy.

Russell said one of the biggest goals achieved this year was the completion of the Senior Capstone project, which is an intensive, research-based project that incorporates writing, organization, presentation and creative skills to demonstrate the culmination of a student’s academic progress at Legacy.

“Students choose their own topics which encourages them to fi nd out what they are truly interested in, whether that is a career, a hobby or a new passion in life,” she said.

“A small sampling of their

amazing projects include cake decorating, chaos theory, dressage, and photojournalism.”

After the completion of their project, students are then re-

quired to present their topic to members of the Legacy community.

This year’s graduating class size is 481.

Pinnacle graduates largest class yet

By Ashley Reimers areimers@ourcoloradonews.com

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innacle High School principal Chris Dittman said the class of 2013 — which is the largest in school history with 77 graduates — raised the bar academically compared to previous classes.

“This class will be the largest to graduate from Pinnacle High School and last year the class raised our cumulative ACT score by a full point,” Dittman said.

“Our graduation rate goal was 96 percent and we fell short by just two percentage points.”

Valedictorian this year is Emily Lawson.

Salutations are Sarah Rusta, Dahlia Olguin and Gabe Martinez.

Many students were awarded various scholarships for their dedication to academics including Emily Lawson and Aaron Sanchez who were awarded the Daniel’s Fund Scholarship, Sarah Rusta

PINNACLE HIGH SCHOOL WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16 WHERE: Pinnacle Events Center, 1001 W. 84th St. in Federal Heights who was awarded a $20,000 scholarship from Footlocker and Nina Caballero who received a $40,000 scholarship from the California College of Art. Pinnacle seniors also contributed athletically this past school year. Dittman said several cross country athletes received CHSAA recognition as scholar athletes and for the fi rst time at Pinnacle, two football players earned scholarships to play college football.

“Our art program produced a gold medal winner in the Scholastic Art Contest,” he said. “The Class of 2013 is indeed unique and has created pride among the staff and student body.”

Mountain Range: Beyond the limits

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bout the class of 2013: The class of 2013 is full of students who express their individuality in and outside of school. We’ve created our own path and aren’t the cliché definition of a senior class.

There isn’t a “popular”

crowd; everyone has the chance to be involved.

Highlights: Making a bold statement and uniting in neon during Homecoming.

Graduating students will remember the freedom they had to be themselves yet still were part of a bigger community.

COMMENCEMENT DETAILS MOUNTAIN RANGE HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT: 7 p.m., Friday,

May 15, CU Boulder

TOTAL ENROLLMENT: 1,979

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ongratulations to the Legacy High School Graduating Class of 2013!

From the Administration and Staff of Legacy High School

GRADUATING CLASS SIZE: 418 SENIOR CLASS PRESIDENT:

Jadyn Phillips

STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT:

Preston DeHerrera

VALEDICTORIAN: Bruna Siqueira SALUTATORIAN: Elena Moreland MASCOT: Mustang CLASS MOTTO: “Don’t tell me the sky’s the limit when there are footprints on the moon.”

- Paul Brandt

Best wishes for the future!

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Commencement Calendar Thornton High School 7 p.m. Monday, May 13, CU Events Center Legacy High School 2 p.m. Thursday, May 14, CU Events Center Northglenn High School 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, CU Events Center Horizon High School 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, CU Events Center Mountain Range high School 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, CU Events Center Vantage Point High School 11 a.m. Thursday, May 15, Colorado Heights Pinnacle Charter High School 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16, auditorium Belleview Christian School 7 p.m. Friday, May 17, Alma Temple Mapleton schools 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18, DiTirro Stadium Pathways 6 p.m. Thursday, May 23, ESC Training Center Jefferson Academy Charter School 3 p.m. Friday, May 24 Colorado School of Mines, The Green Center Holy Family 10 a.m. Thursday, May 23, Micahel G. Gabriel Football Stadium Standley Lake High School 7 p.m. Friday, May 24, Coors Event Center, CU Campus Boulder Westminster High School 10 a.m. Saturday, May 25, Wells Fargo Theater Academy of Charter Schools 11 a.m. Saturday, May 25, District 12 North Stadium Community Christian School 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 25, school gym, 11980 Irma Drive Hidden Lake High School 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, Ranum Middle School auditorium Mapleton 10 a.m. Saturday May 18 Di Tirro Stadium (Look for additional information in next week’s edition.)

Angela Abraham performs a classical Indian dance during the International Multicultural Festival on Saturday, April 27, at Thornton High School. Abraham, 16, spearheaded the festival and hopes to make it an annual event. Photos by Allie Rodenbaugh

School showcases cultural diversity Thornton High hosts international festival

By Tammy Kranz

tkranz@ourcoloradonews. com From Afghani and Mexican food to Japanese calligraphy to cowboy roping, the International Multicultural Festival at Thornton High School offered students and families a chance to experience the diversity of their community in this inaugural event.

The April 27 event attracted more then 250 people, something that 16-year-old Angela Abraham, who spearheaded the event, made her proud.

“I wanted to celebrate the fact that we do have diversity because I feel it’s not something we celebrate enough,” said the junior. “It was just a day to have fun and be united as one.”

The free event featured Indian and Hmong dancing, food booths featuring meals from Mexico, Afghanistan, Lebanon and India, Japanese calligraphy demonstrations and even cattle roping to

showcase the American heritage.

“I think THS gets short changed: People hear ‘diverse school’ and think it is only about speaking Spanish,” said Kristen McCloskey, teacher/librarian at the high school.

“Yes, Thornton High has a lot of people, staff and students, who speak Spanish.

But we also have traditions, cultures, roots, pride and passion about who we are, where we come from and where we are going. The Multicultural Festival is just one way we can celebrate being Thornton Trojans.”

McCloskey was just one of many people who helped Abraham put together the festival. The event idea came about when Abraham was thinking of a project to do for the International Baccalaureate Program. At about the same time, the Parent-Teacher Student Organization was considering the idea, said Michael Kilduff, an English teacher at the high school.

“This was very exciting to me as I want the ‘S’ part of PTSO to be more involved,” he said. “(Abraham) had a lot

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Although the event was fun, Abraham said it was a learning lesson for her, too.

“It’s funny how different every cultural is from each other — different food, clothing, rules — but as a whole, we’re not all that much different,” she said.

She gave the example of

rice and how it is used in many custom dishes from all over the world and three countries/cultures represented at the festival — Mexico, Afghanistan and India.

Abraham said she would do whatever it takes to bring the festival back next year and hopes to expand it by including other schools and getting more performers involved.

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Science clubs qualify for national competitions

By Ashley Reimers

areimers@ourcoloradonews.com Two eighth-grade science clubs at Pinnacle Charter School in Federal Heights are headed to national competitions — one in Washington D.C. and one in Florida.

Thoughout the school year, the clubs worked together to come up with a science project for their competition, and a project that would benefit the school.

Both led by science teacher Michele King, the Biodiesel Weasels and the Collidity Techs will compete against other top science clubs in the nation.

The Biodiesel Weasels, made up of Salvador Barron, Ricardo Damian, Thomas Nguyen and Tiffany Nguyen will head to Walt Disney World in Florida for the Christopher Columbus Awards national competition in hopes of taking home the grand prize of $25,000 for their school plus an extra $2,000 for each of them.

After hearing about how some of their fellow classmates had to pay to take the bus to school, the students decided to come up with a project to help out. With the help of King, they came up with an idea to help fuel their buses by turning used vegetable oil into biodiesel.

“It was such an easy process to make, it was hard to believe it would actually work,” Tiffany Nguyen said. “I thought it would take forever to make, but it’s actually all done by hand, it’s easy and it works.”

Two eighth grade science clubs at Pinnacle Charter School in Federal Heights are headed to national competitions in June. Pictured are the two teams with their science teacher Michele King, center. The back row is the Biodiesel Weasels from left, Ricardo Damian, Thomas Nguyen, Tiffany Nguyen and Salvador Barron. The front row is the Collidity Techs from left, Anastasia Ledinina, Amanda Mitchell and Devon Behr. Photo by Ashley Reimers For months the students have been converting vegetable oil into biodiesel and testing to see if, in fact, the converted biodiesel will actually have the capability to fuel their buses. Their most recent test

Mental health bill heads to governor Hickenlooper requested action in wake of Aurora shootings

By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews.com A bill that will pump nearly $20 million into the creation of a statewide mental health crisis response system is on its way to the desk of Gov. John Hickenlooper.

Senate Bill 266, which was a major funding priority for Hickenlooper this legislative session, passed the House on May 6, following a bipartisan vote of 4421.

It had already cleared the Senate.

Sen. Linda Newell, D-Littleton, called the bill “historic legislation.”

“When it comes to mental health funding in Colorado, we have never funded it appropriately,” Newell said during a recent Senate debate. “I honestly believe this bill will save lives.”

The bill creates a 24-hour mental health hotline system and sets up five walk-in crisis service centers around the state.

Mobile and residential crisis services also would be available under the bill.

The legislation also creates a public information campaign to raise awareness of mental health services and needs.

The bill directs the Department of Human Services to set up a request-forproposal process that will lead to a coordinated mental health crisis system.

The bill was the result of a call by Hickenlooper in December to revamp the state’s mental health system, an effort by the governor that was sparked by last year’s Aurora theater shootings.

Bill sponsors say the legislation finally allows the state to pump money back into an underfunded mental health system, which took a big hit during the 2002 recession, said Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp, DArvada, a bill sponsor.

“We have never been able to bring funding back up to the 2002 level,” KraftTharp said.

“That’s why making mental health a priority to redesign and strengthen our system is the right thing to do.”

Although the bill received bipartisan support in both legislative chambers, many Republicans opposed the effort.

Sen. Kevin Lundberg, R-Berthoud, said the bill sets up a “statewide control system” of mental health resources, which he believes is better dealt with at the local level.

“I believe it is setting up a new path for mental health management, and that is: We’re gonna do it at the state level,” Lundberg said.

was on a large salamander heater with a diesel engine. King said after receiving a grant to purchase a biodiesel processor, the students will be able to use the biodiesel in the buses.

“The converted biodiesel will be added to our current diesel, and over a year’s time there will be a savings of about $16,000 a year to the school,” she said.

The Collidity Techs, made up of Anastasia Ledinina, Amanda Mitchell and Devon Behr, also came up with an idea to help the school with savings.

The team deiced to make their version of insulation called Poor Man’s Insulation. The students took recycled school paper and added it to polyurethane spray foam to make insulation that expands and it more efficient than regular insulation. King said their version actually holds in 2 degrees more in heat and expands by one third once it’s made.

In June they are headed to Washington D.C. for the eCybermission competition.

They have already earned $3 000 each for winning their state and regional competitions, but are hoping to bring home an additional $5,000 each if they win nationals.

“Making it this far has been amazing and now we are getting a head start in high school and college,” Mitchell said.

King said by using the Poor Man’s Insulation and installing the material themselves, it will cost the school about $50,000 to insulate the entire building, compared to $200,000, which is what companies bid out on the project.

King said the insulation paired with solar panels on the roof of the building school could save up to $20,000 a year in utility costs.

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Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Northglenn High School Class of 2013 from the faculty, staff and administration

to the graduating Class of 2013 The staff and administration of

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OPINIONS / YOURS AND OURS

W Rail opening shines green light for region By about 5 p.m. April 27, the line of people at the Jefferson County Government Center building light-rail station in Golden no longer extended over the hillside toward the foothills.

The moment seemed to round out a monumental weekend for RTD that featured two days of free rides on the newly opened W Rail light-rail line.

We witnessed an enthusiastic launch for a project that came in eight months ahead of schedule, and we later reported that RTD estimated 35,000 riders rode the rail on that Saturday.

We went for a ride as well and were impressed with the 35-minute trip from Golden to Union Station.

The train mostly travels a track line that has existed for a century â&#x20AC;&#x201D; so as expected, homes, buildings and business properties are nestled by the track. And interspersed

OUR VIEW with the old is new development.

Yes, times have changed.

Interestingly it has been more than one economic downturn since â&#x20AC;&#x153;smart growthâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;infillâ&#x20AC;? development were common terms in these parts. But we remember the concepts and are pleased to consider the impact of the W Rail in offering another mass transit option and infill redevelopment.

Increased mass transit is welcome in many ways, not just for redevelopment but for quality of life â&#x20AC;&#x201D; consider Jefferson County, which sports one of the oldest

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What is your favorite outdoor activity?

Although spring snowstorms have brought inches and inches of snow, Coloradans still manage to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. So we asked people at the Front Range Community College campus in Westminster about their favorite outdoor activities.

My favorite activity is definitely running, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll go wherever I can. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a release of everything.

Amber Haschenburger

I really like long boarding. I just love to go fast and feeling free.

Kevin Wayts

Probably fishing. I like to go where everyone else is going, just anywhere really.

Jaden Hawk

I usually fish at least once a week so thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my favorite activity.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mostly about being outside in nature and appreciating the environment.

Vance Lane

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populations in the state with about 13.1 percent over 65 years of age while the state average is 11.3 percent.

The corridorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 11 new W Rail stations â&#x20AC;&#x201D; including the Federal Center, Red Rocks Community College â&#x20AC;&#x201D; are important stops, sure to be energized day in and day out. The idea to schedule â&#x20AC;&#x153;parties,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in other words activities and booths â&#x20AC;&#x201D; at each stop along the 12.1-mile route was a good way to introduce the personalities of the stops and their adjacent neighborhoods to the region.

And the new line extends east to existing light-rail stops at Auraria West for Metropolitan State University, the Pepsi Center, Sports Authority Field and finally Union Station.

We heartily welcome this line that extends straight west, a little different from the more north and south oriented

existing Denver metro rail corridors. Locally some business development folks said the project has put Jefferson County on a more even playing field.

The business community is primed to tap opportunities to develop the corridor and attract workers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; after all the corridor was on the drawing board before FasTracks was approved.

And from a more regional point of view, we know the impact of the entire plan will increase as each additional corridor is completed and the FasTracks plan â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which is admired internationally â&#x20AC;&#x201D; comes to fruition.

Sure FasTracks has had its cost issues and completion issues â&#x20AC;&#x201D; particularly with the North Metro Rail Line â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but for now we can enjoy the freshly energized corridor between Golden and downtown Denver.

No union on proposed firefighter labor bill As the state legislative session winds down, Gov. John Hickenlooper is being tested on various bills which his fellow Democrats have sent to him.

The highly politicized session has produced much legislation that is anything but â&#x20AC;&#x153;bipartisan.â&#x20AC;? It is not politically healthy for one party (Democrats or Republicans) to have control of both legislative houses and the governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office.

The 2013 session proves this point. A classic example is Sen. Lois Tochropâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (DAdams County) SB 25 which provides an easy way for firefighter labor unions to get on the ballot seeking collective bargaining.

PLAIN AND SIMPLE

SB 25 is a union bill for firefighters across Colorado which the governor should veto.

It is the camelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nose under the tent for expansion of municipal labor unions. The bill would usurp home rule and take away the authority of elected city councils. It would erode elected representation.

Why is the state Legislature sticking its nose in a local matter? I would venture to say that firefighter unions (some are recognized and some are not by the elected city councils) were helpful to Democratic candidates in their election races.

The issues of working conditions, and equipment and safety procedures ultimately belong at the council table â&#x20AC;&#x201D; not the bargaining table.

Employees currently have options to seek to be recognized as a collective bargaining unit. Use the process that is available to you. It has been used before.

For example, Westminster police and fire personnel put the issue on the ballot, but were unsuccessful while Thornton firefighters were successful in a vote to be recognized.

MISLEADING BALLOT LANGUAGE

The issue with this legislation is not being afraid of learning what firefighters think they need as stated by a state representative. Far from it. There are already processes in place that address

communications to air such desires and needs â&#x20AC;&#x201D; such as budget public hearings, employee issues committees and grievance procedures. City councils should be held accountable in those regards.

The bill mandates that signatures equal to 5 percent of those who voted at the last general election can cause an election on collective bargaining. That is a small amount compared to what Westminster requires on any petition driven ballot issue (10 percent of all registered voters in the last election).

Why should firefighter collective bargaining be much easier to go to the ballot?

CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS

The other key issue in the bill has merit, but is too narrow in who would benefit. It addresses the rights of only firefighter employees on the issue of political campaign activity.

Currently, some cities, including Westminster, do not allow any of their employees to participate in various election campaign activities.

Such prohibitions would likely be held unconstitutional if addressed in a court of law. These prohibitions should be eliminated either by local legislation, statewide legislation or by a judge.

All municipal employees should be afforded their Constitutional rights. This can be addressed without collective bargaining.

I hope Gov. Hickenlooper vetoes SB 25.

Bill Christopher is former city manager of Westminster and used to represent District J on the RTD board of directors.

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n Good stories need to be told, shared

Remember the song “for it was Mary?” o- Well, over the shampoo bowl at the local s Fantastic Beauty Shop I had the good fornty tune to meet a very special Mary.

She and I were both getting permanents to so we had some time together. “Special dor Mary” as I call her is nearly blind and very dor hard of hearing but what a story teller she is recounting her 97 years on the earth.

When I asked her about her long tenure view, on this earth she said “why it was so long ago I played with dinosaurs back then.” or — mes Growing up on the farm Mary was a child of the severe Dust es Bowl years. She remembers those terrible dust storms of the late 1920s and early ’30s. or Those storms would be about five hours of black sky and a howling wind. d If the storm hit while the children were wn walking to school they hightailed to a

her mother and dad raised six children in those depression and dust bowl years.

When the dust storm was over the dust would have piled up on the fence line of tumbleweeds so high they could walk right up over the top of the fence.

Although it was an eerie darkness the sun was red. When that happened the children thought the world was coming to an end.

nearby farm house. The teachers would make sure all the kids were accounted for and then she’d play games to keep them occupied. Remember, it would be pitch dark as there was no electricity, only kerosene lanterns.

At home they ate their food in small bites before the dust would make it not fit to eat.

Mary said her early years growing up in Olney Springs, Colo., were tough ones but

Re-learning the art d of admitting mistakes

A pitcher, frustrated at giving up a big hit, loses his concentration and watches as the next batter jogs casually around the bases after hitting a home run.

A driver, failing to leave on time for a job interview, speeds down the road and gets pulled over by the state patrol.

A school district, criticized after making an early call for a snow day that never materialized, finds itself a week later not calling a snow day when conditions might have warranted one (just joking, boss—it’s always kinda fun to see who’s reading). d Do you know what all of these are? These are gs, examples of making the next mistake. Funny ance thing, being human — we tend to screw things ld up.

Perhaps with the best of intentions and qual through little fault of our own, we try things that ast just don’t work out very well. The thing is, most of the time, everybody around us is willing to l forgive us those mistakes. It’s usually the next r mistake that’ll kill you. ssue In politics, it’s said that it’s never the crime he that ends careers—it’s the cover-up (see “Nixon, Richard”). rWe’re all getting a little lesson in that this lot? week, as the House is holding hearings on the events of last Sept. 11 in Benghazi, Libya, which left an American ambassador and three others erit, dead. . It At the time of this writing, we still don’t know em- all of what will be said in those hearings. What ign we do know, however, is troubling enough. In spite of repeated warnings about the deterioratsting security situation in Libya, reinforcements were never sent; in spite of the anniversary of on the 9/11 attacks, no additional resources were committed to American personnel; and in spite eld of clear evidence to the contrary, we were ret of iide

peatedly told that this attack was “spontaneous demonstration” that got out of control.

Whatever the first mistake actually was, it’s clear that a whole series of next mistakes led to the death of four people and an ugly Washington scandal.

I think sometimes we’re so conditioned to avoid mistakes that, when we do make one, our instinct is to hide from it or to make an excuse — to rush headlong into the next mistake.

Wouldn’t it be refreshing to train the next generation, which is notorious for not taking responsibility for anything, to get in the habit of stopping, taking a deep breath, and saying “my bad?”

That moment of calm, that reflection, is often enough to stop the next mistake; and that owning up to our mistakes is usually enough to earn forgiveness and, more importantly, to move ahead smarter.

It’s a hard thing to do, and certainly one that’s taken me most of my life to figure out (if at all). But imagine how much lighter the world would be if we could all just re-learn the art of admitting our mistakes.

Michael Alcorn is a music teacher and fitness instructor who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. He graduated from Alameda High School and the University of Colorado-Boulder.

Still full of life Mary still has one sibling left, an 88-year-old sister who lives in Pueblo. She says her sister will have to play catch-up because Mary still has lots of time to tell stories and reminisce about the good ‘ol days that in many ways were happy times.

When Mary is in the beauty shop it’s an upbeat fun place to be because she is so happy and content in spite of her physical

ailments. Mary and I both thank beautician Becky for introducing us.

If we had more time, Mary would be happy to tell us more stories of by-gone years and we plan on doing just that.

Quote of the week “Today, the hens never even see a rooster.” Mary Stay well, stay involved and stay tuned.

P.S. Mary has a wonderful companion in Howard who drives her around and laughs at her good humor.

Vi June is past Democratic state representative for House District 35. She is a former mayor of Westminster and a former newspaper publisher. A Westminster resident for more than four decades, she and her husband, Bob, have five grown children and eight grandchildren.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Teachers asked to do more, get paid less I read with some interest Michael Alcorn’s column “Hitting Home” (published in the online Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel May 2).

It’s rewarding for teachers to hear they’ve made a difference in a student’s life. His point that “less is more” was right on when it comes to written communication.

Sadly, that philosophy runs foul when applied to the budgeting process as the current District 12 administration and school board continue to demonstrate.

Teachers with larger classes, less support staff, and fewer programs to offer kids cannot possibly improve the learning of their students; yet, they are currently asked to do this with less pay in District 12.

At the regular board meeting Wednesday night I sat with more than 700 other citizens and listened as superintendent Gdowski and the district’s financial officer reported that there would be even less money available next year and further cuts would have to be made.

I found it wholly incongruous later when the board seriously discussed donating to a county group that works with kids.

Only one board member, Fred Shaefer, found this idea as crazy as I do.

True, the donation of $1,000 is a mere drop in the bucket of a multimillion dollar budget, but funding outside sources while continuing to slash the budget seems like feeding the world while your own citizens are starving.

Marta Hedde Westminster

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Caregiving is a difficult job . . .

You call yourself a wife, husband, son, daughter, or neighbor. You take your husband to the doctor and remind him to take his pills. You help your wife get dressed and prepare her meals. You grocery shop for dad and clean his home.

You prepare a couple of meals each week for your neighbor.

As time passes you feel the need to do more.

Is it time to start thinking of yourself as a Primary Caregiver, a person who takes responsibility for someone who cannot fully care for themselves?

In some cultures there may be various members of the family engaged in caregiving.

In small doses the role of primary caregiver is manageable.

As the help needed increases and begins to compete with the demands of your own life, the caregiver’s life can become quite a challenge.

Over all, caregivers who experience the greatest emotional stress tend to be female.

They are at risk for high levels of stress, frustration, anxiety, exhaustion and anger, depres-

The Senior Hub makes it easier!

sion, increased use of alcohol or other substances, reduced immune response, poor physical health and more chronic conditions, neglecting their own care and have higher mortality rates compared to noncaregivers.

In addition, most caregivers are ill-prepared for their role and provide care with little or no support, yet more than one-third of caregivers continue to provide intense care to others while suffering from poor health themselves.

An influential factor in a caregiver’s decision to place an impaired relative in a long-term care facility is the family caregiver’s own physical health.

For over 27 years The Senior Hub has provided care and services to the elderly living in our north and east metro area communities. The Respite and In-Home Services program, a State certified Class B Home Care Agency, helps old-

er adults remain independent in their homes and reduces the burden on adult children or aging spouses who are the primary caregivers. Without Respite and In-Home Services, many of these older adults would need to be placed in long-term care facilities.

The services provided by our Respite and In-Home Services program can benefit both the homebound client and the primary caregiver.

Studies have shown that programs like ours, which provide caregivers with a break from their daily responsibilities, reduce stress and increase the care-

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For those seniors who live independently but need a little help around the house, our caregivers offer a continuum of non-medical support services. Services include personal care: help grooming, bathing, or dressing; companionship; and household assistance such as meal preparation, light housekeeping, and laundry. With a little help older adults are better able to maintain their independence and avoid early placement in assisted living facilities.

We also offer two monthly support groups to help support and educate caregivers dealing with the stress of caring for a loved one. We have one support group in Aurora, and one in Federal Heights. For more information about our Respite and In-Home Services program, including rates, hours, and the possibility of grant subsidized services, please call 303-426-4408 or visit our website at www.seniorhub.org. We can help make your job easier.

giver’s mental and physical wellbeing. Caregivers are better able to continue to care for their loved one. At the same time, our staff offers new stimulation for those who are isolated at home, providing some additional social interaction and enriching their lives.

Our employees visit clients’ homes to provide personal care that enables the primary caregivers a break from daily caregiving. This “respite” allows primary caregiver to recharge and step away from their loved one with peace of mind, knowing that their family member is safe and well cared for by The Senior Hub staff. We provide for the needs of our clients by matching them with caring staff or volunteer caregivers; all of whom are continually educated, carefully screened, bonded, and insured. Our caregivers create strong, trusting relationships with clients and are a great re-

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Welcome new staff members

Lori Nolen has been named Program Director of the Respite & I n - Ho m e Services and Rural Meals On Wheels Lori Nolen programs.

Lori has a B.A. in Psychology and is currently working on a Masters degree in Nonprofit Management. Ms. Nolen has seven yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience working with Silver Key Senior Services, a nonprofit agency simi-

lar to The Senior Hub, including managing its Home Care program.

Kim Conway has also joined The Senior Hub Respite & In-Home Services program as the Home Care Operations Coordinator.

Kim has an extensive background in the home health industr y, including Kim Conway working as a CNA and in an operational role for a home

health staffing company.

She will be the main contact for home care clients and will serve as the lead trainer and field supervisor for caregivers. Kimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experience and skills will be invaluable as The Senior Hub seeks to grow its client base in the coming years.

If you need in-home services for yourself or a family member please call. We can help keep you safe and happy living in your own home with just a little help. Call today - 303-426-4408.

Retirees can still make a difference

By Tom Rapp, Director of Adams/E. Arapahoe RSVP The Senior Hub, Inc.

Are You Missing Out On Benefits? Thousands of potential Medicare beneficiaries in Adams County are eligible but not enrolled in the Medicare Savings and Low Income Subsidy programs. The Colorado Gerontological Society has opened a Certified Application Assistance Site at Senior Hub, 2360 W. 90th Ave. Call Senior Hub at 303-426-4408 Ext. 204 to schedule an appointment to see if you qualify.

We need more volunteers for the above program: Volunteers will be trained to assist for 4 hours, one day/week. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll provide: Enrollment assistance for Medicare Savings and Low Income Subsidy Programs; follow-up on choosing prescription drug coverage and other benefits. Please contact Tom Rapp at 303-426-4408 Ext. 208 or e-mail trapp@seniorhub.org today!

Schools Where All Thrive Tutor/Mentor Program (SWAT): Now in Ad-

ams School Districts 1, 12, 50 and Brighton 27J, teams of 3-5 volunteers help 2nd or 3rd grade students who are behind in reading skills. We need volunteers for placement this Spring, particularly in the Brighton area. Contact Ron Ausmus at 303-426-4408 Ext 218 or rausmus@seniorhub.org.

We will train you. Please call us right away!

Adams Community Garden CO-OP: Approximately 20 community gardens are operating in southwestern Adams County from the northern Denver County line north to Brighton.

Many have a need for volunteers to help. The COOP not only provides food for the gardeners, but also donates to area food banks.

In 2012, they donated almost 47,000 servings or almost 6 tons! Call RSVP for information.

Meals on Wheels Delivery: Drivers are needed to deliver to eligible clients in Aurora, Brighton, and western Adams County so that they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to remain on waiting lists or go hungry. Call RSVP now.

Other important volunteering: Providing in-home/

respite care; providing transportation services to homebound/elderly; serving congregate meals, serving at food banks, serving in senior centers, serving on boards and agency committees. Call us about the many current RSVP volunteer openings in your area.

New Volunteer Programs coming later in 2013: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Vets for Veteransâ&#x20AC;?, to help meet the needs of Veterans and Military Families; Speakers bureau to alert the public on being prepared for natural/manmade disasters; Environmental cleanup to increase recycling (Thornton area). If these programs interest you contact us now so we will be able to address these new areas in 2013.

Adams/E. Arapahoe RSVP places older volunteers 55 and up in 80 locations across Adams County and in Arapahoe County east of I-25. Call 303-426-4408, or e-mail trapp@seniorhub.org for general RSVP information, or rausmus@seniorhub.org about RSVPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s SWAT Tutor/Mentor Program.

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A volunteer group will be available in June to assist seniors with BIG CHORES and other more major projects around their homes. We have volunteers available to work in Westminster, Federal Heights, Commerce City, Thornton, Northglenn and Aurora.

Do you need some indoor or outdoor painting done, a porch re-stained, deep cleaning or home organizing? Perhaps you need a small ramp built

over your steps or some heavier yard work done?

If so call Linda Rinelli at

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Call or just drop in if you are a caregiver of a loved one and you need support from others who are dealing with the same issues.

Drivers are needed throughout Commerce City, Northglenn, Thornton, Westminster and unincorporated Adams County.

Meals on Wheels delivers hot nutritious meals to homebound seniors who would not otherwise eat properly. With the help of volunteers we are able to provide services that help older adults remain healthy and independent in their own homes. Just as important is the companionship developed with a lonely senior.

Regular routes usually take about 2 hours between 11 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 pm Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturday, depending on your schedule. Whether you have only a few hours per week, can volunteer every day, or would fill in for our per-

Volunteer caregivers needed Volunteers who are able to set your own schedule, are needed to assist seniors in their home for a couple of hours weekly or every other week.

You might do shopping, light housecleaning, pet care or perhaps just be a friendly visitor to a senior who needs a little help. If you have some time and are willing to share your hands and your heart with older adults in your community, please contact Linda Rinelli at 720-859-2248 to get started right away.

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Manning mangles music manfully We can only hope he keeps his day job, but Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning diverted from the playbook and took the stage with country-western singer Luke Bryan during the April 27 Celebration of Caring Gala in Indianapolis, which benefits that city’s Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital.

Manning, who played 14 seasons as the Indianapolis Colts quarterback, attended the event to show support for the hospital that bears his name. And although Manning looked far less comfortable on the stage than he does on the gridiron, he was a good sport by joining Bryan, this year’s Academy of Country Awards entertainer of the year, in a “rendition” of Johnny Cash’s “Folsom Prison Blues” and Waylon Jennings’ “Luckenbach, Texas.”

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“Bikini Shot Spectators” is a piece featured in “This is Not A Test: The Atomic Art of Doug Waterfield” exhibit.

Judicial notice

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor dined at Benny’s Restaurant and Tequila Bar (nice choice!) in Capitol Hill on May 1.

Sotomayor was in town to attend the opening ceremony of the new Ralph L. Carr Justice Center downtown on May 2.

“Downtown Vegas, 1958” is a piece featured in “This is Not A Test: The Atomic Art of Doug Waterfield” exhibit. Courtesy photos

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he 1950s and ‘60s were a time of concern and paranoia about atomic weapons and testing, and the newest exhibit at the Rocky Flats Cold War Museum uses paintings to delve into the time.

“This is Not A Test: The Atomic Art of Doug Waterfield” is at the museum, 5612 Yukon St., Arvada, until May 31. The exhibit is free.

“Waterfield’s exhibit has traveled to many of the nuclear museums in the country,” said Conny Bogaard, executive director at the museum. “There are a lot of photographic exhibits about the nuclear age but not many use oil and acrylic.”

Waterfield is chair and associate professor in the University of Nebraska at Kearney Department of Art and Art History.

His fascination with the nu-

clear age was born out of a love for science fiction and horror films of the 1950s.

“When you begin to learn the backstory of where the monsters came from, you find atomic radiation as a common denominator,” he said.

Waterfield’s research lead him to the Nevada Test Site, where he learned about the construction of “survival towns”

by Civil Defense organizations.

“These were actual buildings that were constructed meant to represent the typical suburban town, in an effort to understand the effects of an atomic blast and how to prepare to survive a blast,” he said. “The buildings were commercial and residential, and were populated by mannequins, dressed in clothing donated by JCPenney, so that they could advertise the durability of their clothing later on.”

The mannequins were posed in daily routine scenes like eating, watching TV and sleeping,

Get happy

USA Today has come up with its top 10 list of happy hours at high-end restaurant chains across the country. Many of the top 10-ers have outposts in the metro area, with McCormick & Schmick’s logging in at No. 1.

Check out the entire list at www. usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2013/03/09/the-best-happy-hourdeals-nationwide/1974659/.

“Rocky Flats” is a piece featured in “This is Not A Test: The Atomic Art of Doug Waterfield” exhibit. which Waterfield said he found particularly creepy, in light of what was about to happen to them. The paintings in “This is Not A Test” are based on actual Department of Energy photographs, and Bogaard said the darkly comic scenes provide a lighter but still affecting look at nuclear testing.

One of the other major themes of the show is famous paintings of the Las Vegas strip with mushroom clouds in the background, which is also based on reality, Bogaard noted.

“Casinos in Las Vegas would have rooftop viewings of the tests, where people were served an atomic cocktail by Miss Atomic Bomb,” she said. “This was one way to domesticate what was going on and make the bomb into a pop culture symbol. It made it more kitsch and less sinister.”

Waterfield said that these paintings are an effort on his part to show some of the stranger aspects of atomic testing and how America dealt with the bomb and manifested it into its culture.

Bogaard said that Waterfield’s paintings provide an alternative to the often more

oppressive kind of nuclear exhibits. They feature bright colors and dark humor, while still serving as a critique of what was happening at the time.

“For the museum, since we’re still in development, this is a way to tap into a new audience, so they can learn about the nuclear age,” she said.

“We’re looking to get more of the community involved and interested in the museum, and this exhibit can really be used as an educational tool.”

For more information on the exhibit call 720-287-1717 or visit www.rockyflatsmuseum.org.

IF YOU GO WHAT: This is Not A Test: The Atomic Art of Doug Waterfield WHERE: Rocky Flats Cold War Museum 5612 Yukon St., Arvada

WHEN: Through May 31 Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m.

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Adam Vance, Elway’s Cherry Creek sommelier, needs your help choosing pink wines to put on the summer menu. Join Adam on the Elway’s patio to taste and evaluate more than 30 rose wines from France, Spain, Austria, California, Italy and Greece that are under consideration for a summer rose flight on the Elway’s wine list.

The event, from 6 to 8 p.m. May 29, costs $35 per person including tax and tip.

Chef Tyler Wiard also will prepare light hors d’oeuvres to enjoy during the sip soiree. For reservations, call Lara at 303399-7616.

Train drives gala’s engine

A group that deserves the limelight on stage, Train, headlined NightShine, a benefit for Denver Health Foundation on April 27 at the National Western Events Center.

After the presentations and recognitions were over — including the 2013 Denver Health Stars award-winners James Q. Crowe (Level 3 CEO) and Pamela Crowe — Train lead singer Pat Monahan engineered the popular band through hits such as “Calling All Angels,” “Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)” and fan favorite “Drive By.” But this was no ordinary, roped-off, don’t-block-the-aisles affair; rather Monahan encouraged a stampede of gowned gals who didn’t hesitate to swarm the stage.

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Bob Bonner, the Denver-based director of operations for Richard Sandoval Restaurants, and his wife, Marj, welcomed their first child, Oliver, into the world at 6:49 p.m.

April 28 at St. Joseph Hospital.

Baby â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ollieâ&#x20AC;? weighed in at 8.3 pounds and measured 19.5 inches long. Congrats to the new family!

Also on the baby boom, Elwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s executive chef Tyler Wiard and his wife, Jennifer, are expecting their second child on July 18.

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Swanson Elementary School in Arvada got a special visitor â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker â&#x20AC;&#x201D; as a reward for the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wellness program. Decker visited the school on April 19 as part of the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, founded by the National Football League and the National Dairy Council.

Golf fair set for girls

Parents and girls, ages 5-17, are invited to the Golf Fair from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, May 11 at CommonGround Golf Course in Aurora.

Peter â&#x20AC;&#x153;King of Clubsâ&#x20AC;? Longo will be featured in a trick-shot exhibition from 12:15-1 p.m. The free event also will include family golf instruction, education on the rules of golf and etiquette, lunch and nutrition information, fitness activities, a photo with the Solheim Cup, crafts and games.

THORNTON NEWS IN A HURRY Street crews are working on milling and paving streets as the weather turns warmer.

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City installs coyote cutouts

Thornton Parks Division is using wood cutouts that look like coyotes in city parks to deter geese and reduce the impact and damage they do to turf.

Staff has placed 42 decoys in nine parks.

Park improvements debut during Thorntonfest

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I was invited to attend Denver music icon Barry Feyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s funeral on April 30, where nearly 200 of his friends and family gathered within a few hoursâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; notice to honor the man who really put this town on the music map.

The service, held at Feldman Mortuary at 17th and York, was a standing-room-only event, as Barry would have loved. His sons gave testimony in honor of the father who was complicated and imperfect yet a profound influence on each of their lives.

After the service, Patty Calhoun, Wendy Aiello and I thought it would be apropos to raise a glass to Barry at Strings, which was also seeing its end that evening, but we were turned away because the restaurant was readying for the auction and cocktail party later that night.

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Police Officers Memorial Day

Thornton Police Department will honor officers who have died in the line of duty during a ceremony May 15 at the Thornton Police Department, 9551 Civic Center Drive at 10 a.m.

The ceremony will be staged at the entry way to the building, and will include a 21 gun salute.

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Opie Gone Bad lead singer Jake Schroeder has been leading the effort to have a statue of late music promoter Barry Fey

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Todd Helton pleads guilty to DWAI Baseball player given probation, community service and fined Staff Report Colorado Rockies All-Star first baseman Todd Helton pleaded guilty

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Helton Adams County Judge Brian Bowen also ordered Hel-

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Helton was charged with driving under the influence and careless driving as a result of a traffic stop in Thornton during the early morning hours of February 6, 2013.

Those charges were dismissed as part of a plea agreement .

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SIMPLE FIX Foothills Animal Shelter’s mobile spay and neuter surgery program brings affordable spay/neuter procedures for cats and dogs to a variety of convenient locations throughout Wheat Ridge and Westminster. This program has been coordinated in partnership with Jefferson County Animal Control, Westminster Animal Management and Wheat Ridge Animal Control. The program will be offered Friday, May 10, May 17, June 7 and June 14. Check-in is at 7:30 a.m., and surgery space is limited. No appointments needed; program available on a first-come, first-served basis. Pets go home the same day; owners should pick up their pet between 3-4 p.m. For information on costs and locations, visit www.FoothillsAnimalShelter.org/Clinic.

MONDAY/MAY 20 GENTLE YOGA Living Water Spiritual Community will offer gentle body-mind yoga for beginners and those managing chronic pain at 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 6, and Monday, May 20, at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. Bring a mat, blanket and water bottle. Email yogawithjammie@gmail.com.

TUESDAY/MAY 14, 21, 28 FAMILY CAREGIVER workshops Are you caring for an aging

parent or relative with Alzheimer’s disease. Find out about what causes dementia and the signs to watch for a free Alzheimer’s family caregiver workshops from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays in May at Home Instead Senior Care, 2095 S. Pontiac Way, Denver. Call 303-3895700; RSVP by the Friday before the workshop you want to attend.

THURSDAY/MAY 9 AWARDS CEREMONY The Arvada Police Department will recognize officers and citizens making a difference in our community at its spring awards ceremony at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. In addition, the Arvada Police will recognize second-graders from Arvada elementary schools who participated in the fifth annual Police Officer Appreciation coloring content. The ceremony is open to the public; the event is free, and coffee and desserts will be served immediately following the ceremony.

TEEN MOMS Members of the Women’s Business Network of Westminster recently visited Hope House of Colorado to offer support and teach a job readiness workshop to a group of parenting teen moms who are working hard to change their future. An open house May 9 at Hope House of Colorado will feature an interactive tour called The Real Life of a Teen Mom. For details, see hopehouseofcolorado.org or call 303-429-1012.

the weather is nice. We will serve you light snacks and sweets along with tea or coffee for a small fee. We will honor all mothers who join us for tea. Call ahead and make a reservation as space is limited. Call 303-426-4114 or visit www.aarrivergallery.com.

COMING SOON/MAY 11 SUSTAIN ARVADA Does the idea of conserving resources and

saving money put a smile on your face? Then the place to be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 11 is Olde Town Arvada for the first Sustain Arvada Festival. Celebrate community successes as we showcase examples of resource conservation and teach ways to practice conserving in your daily life.

MOVIE SHOWING “The War,” starring Kevin Costner as a Vietnam War vet who deals with a rivalry between his son and another group of children, will show at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at Living Light of Peace, 5925 Miller. The movies was rated PG-13 in 1994. Movie is free; adults, teens, and older children are welcome.

CHILDREN’S TEA Celebrate Mother’s Day with your children or grandchildren by introducing them to the luxury of a first-rate tea party. Arvada Historical Society presents A Children’s Tea at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the McIlvoy House, 7307 Grandview Ave., Arvada. Enjoy herbal tea with scones, tea sandwiches and desserts along with a program, “The Hanky Hit Parade” by Katie Dix, Vintage Hanky Raconteur. Enjoy storytelling and fun activities about handkerchiefs. Each guest will receive a gift of a new or vintage hanky. Prepaid reservations are required. Call 303-431-1261 to make your reservation.

MEMORIAL RUN/WALK The fifth annual Sean May Memorial Run/Walk is Saturday, May 11, at Barr Lake State Park in Brighton.

The run was created to honor May, a chief deputy district attorney with the 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, who was shot to death in his backyard when he was returning home from work Aug. 27, 2008. The race is organized by the 17th J.D. Access to Justice Committee, the Adams/Broomfield Bar Association and the Colorado Bar Association. The race will be professionally timed

by Hallucination Sports. To register or fundraise for the race, visit seanmaymemorialrun.org; a list of sponsors and sponsorship information is also available there.

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BOWLING FUNDRAISER The Arvada West High School Foundation plans a bowling fundraiser from 3-8 p.m. May 11 at Western Bowl, 10000 Ralston Road, Arvada. Proceeds will go toward supporting scholarships and programs for Arvada West students.

For one price, you can enjoy 2 games of bowling, shoes included.

Face painting for the kids and a silent auction also are planned.

Reservations are recommended by April 26. Email arvadawesthighschoolfoundation@hotmail.com for reservations, or visit www. arvadawesthighschoolfoundation.org for information.

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AFTERNOON TEA Get some friends together and join us for High

BLOOD DRIVE Northglenn Christian Church community blood

Tea from 2-4 p.m. Friday, May 10, at the Aar River Gallery, 3707 W. 73rd Ave., Westminster. We will serve tea in our Sculpture Garden if

drive is from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, May 12 inside the student center at 1800 E. 105th Place, Northglenn. For information

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COMING SOON/MAY 14 PAIN MANAGEMENT Learn about alternative pain therapies, which include acupuncture, chiropractic treatment, yoga, Reiki, biofeedback, massage and more. The alternative pain management program is at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at the Northglenn Senior Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. For people ages 55 and over.

RSVP at 303-450-8801.

INVESTMENT WORKSHOP A free financial workshop focusing on two aspects of investing will be offered at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. The first workshop, “Keeping Your Investment Focus,” is about making adjustments to keep investments focused on long-term goals. The second, “Women and Investing,” covers women and investing, and why they face greater challenges. All attendees will be able to sit for a special Mother’s Day photo compliments of professional photographer Chris Douglas. Register in advance for these classes by contacting Jeanette Sánchez at jsanchez @northglenn. org or 303-450-8935.

COMING SOON/MAY 14 TO JULY 23 ITALIAN CLASSES Beginning and/or rusty Italian? Classes

are offered from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays from May 14 to July 23 at Westminster CityPark Rec Center, 10455 Sheridan. For fees, required materials and other information, contact instructor Paola Whitcomb, 303-463-6021 or whitwords@comcast.net.

COMING SOON/MAY 15 CPAAAN BENEFIT Sonic Restaurant, 950 E. 120th Ave., Northglenn, is offering a percentage of all net sales from 5-8 p.m.

Wednesday, May 15, to the Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Association of Northglenn. These funds will be used to support Northglenn’s Citizen’s Police Academy and the Northglenn Police Department.

COMING SOON/MAY 15, JUNE 19, JULY 17 WEDNESDAYS AT 2 Covenant Village presents a series of monthly events featuring expert speakers on educational and entertaining topics. The events take place at 9153 Yarrow St., Westminster.

Admission is free, but seating is limited. Call 303-403-2205. Come early for refreshments and fellowship; lectures begin at 2 p.m.

MAY 15: “The Life & Legacy of Richard Nixon,” presented Active Minds. 2013 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Richard Nixon. From the opening of China to the Watergate scandal, Richard Nixon’s presidency was both memorable and controversial. Join Active Minds as we examine Nixon’s life before becoming president, his years as commander in chief, and his lasting impact on the country and the world.

MAY 16: Candlelight vigil The city and the Northglenn Police Department will host a memorial to honor Northglenn Police Cpl. E.B. Rains Jr. and other peace officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. The fallen officer memorial candlelight vigil is from 7:308:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16, in E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, 11801 Community Center Drive. In 1984, Rains responded to a call at a city residence, where he was shot. Webster Lake Park was renamed E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park the next year.

MAY 18: Rock climbing The Northglenn Recreational Alternative Programming series for ages 11-18 plans a rock climbing trip from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Red Rock Canyon. This lesson is open to any level of climber. Pack a lunch, wear athletic clothing, have sunscreen and bring plenty of water. Call 303-4508800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register. Meet at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive.

MAY 18: Babysitting class First-time babysitters ages 11-13 can take a class from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. The course teaches skills such as CPR, first aid, growth and development, safety, feeding, discipline, diapering and bathing. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register.

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MAY 18: Basketball challenge Youth ages 9 to 14 can take on officers of the Northglenn Police Department in a good-natured basketball game as part of National Police Week. The Kops vs. Kids

basketball challenge is from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Immediately after, the cops will play against North Metro Fire Rescue firefighters in an exhibition.

JUNE 19: “Franklin Delano Roosevelt,” presented by Active Minds.

Reflecting on Roosevelt’s presidency, his biographer commented that FDR “brought the United States through the Great Depression and World War II to a prosperous future. He lifted himself from a wheelchair to lift the nation from its knees.” Join Active Minds as we look at the life and leadership of one of our nation’s most admired presidents and examine how his legacy is currently viewed (for better or worse) through the lens of our recent challenges.

JULY 17: “India: A Story of Contrast,” presented by Active Minds. India has the fifth largest economy in the world, yet 25 percent of the population lives below the poverty line. India’s universities produce an educated elite that competes with the best in the world, while more than a quarter of the country remains illiterate. Economic opportunity abounds for the upper class and mean, while the lower classes and most women live a narrow existence. Join Active Minds as we explore these and other contrasts as we seek to understand India and how it fits into the global community.

COMING SOON/MAY 16 NIGHT OUT FRIENDS Place presents women’s and men’s nights out for adults with developmental disabilities from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 16. The women will go to Chipper’s Bowling Alley. Please eat before arriving; snacks will be purchased, but no dinner. The men will go to Color-Me-Mine and will pick a ceramic of their choice. The registration deadline for both events is Monday, May 13. Meet at FRIENDS Place, 555 Alter St., Suite 19E, Broomfield. Contact Molly Coufal, evening/social program director, info@friendsofbroomfield. org or 303-404-0123.

COMING SOON/MAY 16, MAY 25 ART PROJECT Members of Palatteers Art Club will work with community members of all ages to paint rocks for its Art Rocks community art project. Rock painting will be done from 6-8 p.m. May 16 at Northglenn United Methodist Church, 1605 W. 106th Ave., Northglenn; and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 25 at Aar River Gallery, 3707 W. 73rd Ave. The painted rocks will be distributed throughout Adams County in public areas such as parks, trails and landscaping around public buildings. The rocks are for public display and not for personal use. They must be donated to the Art Rocks Project. All supplies and instruction will be provided at these public painting events. The rocks will be distributed at a public event in August. Call 303-426-4114 or email to beckyesilver@aol.com to RSVP.

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

RECURRING/THROUGH MAY 5; MAY 19 NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY Professional photographer Rod Pilcher will lead this basic photography course (for ages 10 and up) with a twist from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 7, to Sunday, May 5, at and around Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada.

Learn camera parts, how your camera works, proper exposure, color, composition and lighting. A film or digital camera is required; S.L.R. (Single Lens Relex) is preferred. Registration is required by March 27; visit www.arvada.org/nature. This class also fulfills the requirements for Boy Scout Photography Merit Badge. An optional trip to The Denver Zoon on May 19 is not included in class fee.

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Minds. WILDLIFE ART Discover wild animals from Australia, South ted America and Africa, from giant lizards and poisonous frogs to ssion deadly snakes. Use a variety of fun art techniques to examine m a these fascinating inhabitants of our planet. The 8-week session as we for ages 6-12 meets from 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays from April mired 3 to May 22 at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Bring a healthy snack each week. Register by March 29 or at www.arvada.org/nature. Instructor is David Sullivan.

nds. In- RECURRING/THROUGH MAY 26 of the SPRING EXHIBIT Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art presoduce ents its spring exhibit “The Museum of Broken Relationships,” while through May 26. Visit bmoca.org, email brokenships@bmoca. mic org or call 303-443-2122 for information. Boulder Museum of e lower Contemporary Art is at 1750 13th St., Boulder.

Minds tand RECURRING/THROUGH MAY 31 ART EXHIBIT Colorado Visions, a juried exhibit of works by Colorado artists, is from Monday, April 15, to Friday, May 31, at Westminster City Hall, 4800 W. 92nd Ave. The exhibit is open hts outfrom 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The show was sday, juried by Colorado artist Cheryl St. John. The opening reception e eat is from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 18. Meet the artists, enjoy men refreshments and listen to live music by the Meadowlarks. ce. The Sponsored by the North Metro Arts Alliance and the SCFD. Visit t at www.nmarts.net.

Molly mfield. RECURRING/MONTHLY THROUGH MAY FAMILY CONCERTS The Music Train and Swallow Hill Music presents the family concert series, at 4 p.m. the second Sunday of each month through May at Swallow Hill Music Association, th 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver; and at 4 p.m. the third Saturday of ks com- each month through May at the D-Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., May Arvada. For information and tickets, visit http://ridethemusicve., train.com. allery, ghout aping ot for LOOKING AHEAD/MAY 20 All BLOOD DRIVE Church Ranch Office Park community blood ting drive is from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, May 20 inside Bonfils’ st. Call mobile bus at 7237 Church Ranch Blvd., Westminster. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org.

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GOLF TOURNAMENT Local golfers will hit the links in support dation of Court Appointed Special Advocates of Adams and Broomfield roachescounties at the 11th annual CASA Classic golf tournament on dual vior, ations, es in oundaor call

LOOKING AHEAD/MAY 30 FRIENDS NIGHT FRIENDS of Broomfield plans its May Friends Night Out from 5:30-9 p.m. Thursday, May 30, at Boondocks Fun Center for three hours of unlimited play. Meet at FRIENDS Place, 555 Alter St., Suite 19E, Broomfield. Please eat before arriving; dinner is not included. Participants are welcome to bring extra money for food and drinks, but it is not included in the fee. The deadline to register is Monday, May 27. Contact Molly Coufal, evening/social program director, info@friendsofbroomfield.org or 303-404-0123.

LOOKING AHEAD/MAY 30-31, JUNE 7-8 THEATER SHOW Colorado ACTS presents a community musical production of “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” at 7 p.m. May 30-31 and June 7-8 at Colorado ACTS Theater, 9460 W. 58th Ave., Arvada. Call 303-456-6772 or visit www.coloradoacts.org.

LOOKING AHEAD/JUNE 1 TRAILS DAY Celebrate Arvada’s annual Trails Day by getting

outdoors, moving your feet, pedaling your bike or just celebrating being outside from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 1. Learn about Arvada’s bike friendly streets and 125-mile trail system at this free family event, hosted by Majestic View Nature Center and Two Ponds Wildlife Refuge. Free ice cream is provided by Scrumptious and hot dogs will be grilled by the Arvada Fire Protection District. The event is organized by the Arvada Festivals Commission, Majestic View Nature Center, Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge and the Arvada Parks Advisory Committee. A free shuttle service between Majestic View and Two Ponds is offered, and parking is available at Majestic View Nature Center and at the Medical Center lot on the southeast corner of 80th and Kipling. For information and/or to volunteer, call 720-898-7400 or visit www.arvadafestivals.com.

LOOKING AHEAD/JUNE 2 LEAVES OF Hope Exempla Lutheran Medical Center presents

its National Cancer Survivors Day – Leaves of Hope Run/Walk from 7:30 a.m. to noon Sunday, June 2, at 8300 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Events include a survivors’ breakfast, 5K/10K run/ walk, free kids dash, 1 mile family fun run, entertainment and exhibition booths. Full event schedule is available at www. leavesofhope.org/event-schedule. Register online by May 31 for discounted fee, www.leavesofhope.org.

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LACROSSE CAMP The Green Mountain boys lacrosse team hosts summer lacrosse camps for all skill levels. The camps are run by the Green Mountain varsity and junior varsity coaches, with help from varsity players. A rookie skills camp for all ages is from 6-8 p.m. Monday, June 3, and Monday, June 10 at the school. All incoming fifth- to eighth-grade players are invited to a skills camp from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, to Thursday, June 6, at the school. The camp is designed for those with some experience. All equipment is required for this camp. All incoming ninth- to 12th-graders can play in weekly 7v7 games from 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays in June at the school. Full gear required. For information or to register, visit www.ragingramslax.org; email questions to Nate Hallahan, Green Mountain boys head coach, at hallahan22@yahoo.com.

LOOKING AHEAD/JUNE 3-6, AUG. 5-8 VOLLEYBALL CAMP Students going into fourth to eighth grades are invited to Arvada West volleyball camps June 3-6 at Arvada West High School and Aug. 5-8 at Moore Middle School.

Contact Debbie Pospisil at dpospisi@jeffco.k12.co.us.

LOOKING AHEAD/JUNE 7-9 SOCCERFEST THE Rush Soccer Club invites U7-U9 developmental and recreational soccer teams to its 2013 SoccerFest from June 7-9 at Trailwinds Park in Thornton. To register, visit northarearush.com and click on the “tournaments” link on the left of the page.

LOOKING AHEAD/JUNE 8 GARDEN TOUR The Conflict Center’s plans its 13th annual Enchanted Gardens Tour of Northwest Denver from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 8. Attendees may visit more than 20 private, public and community gardens grouped in four neighborhood clusters. In addition, ticket holders will be able to view the lush gardens of the storied Highland’s Garden Café. All proceeds benefit The Conflict Center, a 26-year-old local non-profit agency that promotes and teaches non-violent conflict management.

Children 12 and under are admitted free with a paying adult.

Tickets can be purchased on the day of the tour at The Conflict Center, 4140 Tejon St. Advance sales also are available at http:// conflictcenter.org/events-test/garden-tour/.

LOOKING AHEAD/JUNE 9 MOTORCYCLE RIDE The seventh annual Molly-Dharma Run for Colorado animal shelters is planned for Sunday, June 9. The motorcycle ride will benefit the Intermountain Humane Society.

Register at 9 a.m. at The Platte, 5995 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton.

Ride to the IMHS shelter in Pine, 67318 Highway 285, and take a tour (adoptions/donations welcome). End with a party from 1-5 p.m. at T-Bird Roadhouse, 9701 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge.

The ride starts at 10:30 a.m. Register online through June 3 at www.Molly-DharmaRun.org. Contact Kirk at kirkzimmerman@

comcast.net or 303-548-5123, or Ken at kenmann@hotmail.com or 303-871-8290.

LOOKING AHEAD/JUNE 12 TO AUG. 21 SUMMER CONCERTS Westminster Promenade’s summer concert series begins Wednesday, June 12, and continues through Aug. 21. All concerts are from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Gazebo at Westminster Promenade. The lineup includes: June 12: The 1950s: The Juke Brothers sock-hop band; June 26: The 1960s: “Woodstock Tribute,” re-creation of the iconic rock festival; July 3: The 1970s: Colorado’s tribute to “The Eagles”; July 17: The 1980s Message in A Bottle, The Police Tribute; Aug. 14: Bella Luna Cirque Show; and Aug. 21: To be announced. Visit thewestminsterpromenade.com LOOKING AHEAD/JUNE 17 GOLF TOURNAMENT The 10th annual Jumping Jack golf tournament supporting Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy is June 17 at the Ranch Country Club in Westminster. Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy is the largest, most comprehensive nonprofit organization in the United States focused on finding a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne). To register for tournament call Angela Knight, tournament chairman, at 720-299-6433 or visit www.parentprojectmd.org/jumpingjack.

For information about Parent Project MD visit www.ParentProjectMD.org.

LOOKING AHEAD/JUNE 17-18 YOUTH AUDITION Northglenn Youth Theatre will host auditions for ages 8-18 for its production of “Twinderella,” the tale of Cinderella’s long lost twin brother. About 30 roles are available.

Auditions are from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 17-18, by appointment only, and callbacks are from 9 a.m. to noon June 19. Call 303-450-8800 to schedule an appointment. If cast, a fee will be assessed. Parents and cast members will meet at 9 a.m. June 22, and rehearsals will be from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, Wednesday and Friday starting June 24. Performances are at 2 p.m. Aug. 9 and Aug. 11, and 7 p.m. Aug. 9-10.

LOOKING AHEAD/JUNE 24 YOUTH AUDITION Missoula Children’s Theatre will have auditions Monday, June 24, for ages 6-18 for its musical adaptation of “The Tortoise vs. the Hare” at the D.L. Parsons Theatre, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive, Northglenn. About 60 roles are available. To audition, you must be able to attend all rehearsals. Check in for auditions is from 9-9:45 a.m., and auditions begin at 10 a.m. and will last for two hours. If cast, a fee will be assessed. Rehearsals will be from 12:30-2 p.m. Monday, June 24; from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 25, and Friday, June 28; from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, June 29. Performances are at 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, June 29.

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Wednesday, May 22, at The Greg Mastriona Courses at Hyland Hills in Westminster. All proceeds will aid CASA in its fight against child abuse. This year’s tournament will kick off with an 8 a.m. shot gun start and includes a special vintage car theme and the opportunity for golfers to enjoy a day of golfing while helping to make a difference in the lives of abused and neglected children. There is still space for golfers and sponsors. For information, contact 303-655-3927 or visit www.casa17th.org.

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LOOKING AHEAD/JUNE 28-30, JULY 26-28 CAMP COMFORT Dates for Mt. Evans Home Health &

Hospice’s two 2013 Camp Comfort sessions are June 28-30 and July 26-28. This award-winning bereavement camp, located in the Rocky Mountains just west of Denver, is a way for children ages 6-12 to explore their feelings of grief and share memories of their loved ones. The cost to attend Camp Comfort, including all workshops, recreation, meals, snacks, and overnight accommodations, is $150. Scholarships are available based on financial need. For more information, or to receive a brochure, visit www.CampComfort.org or call Mt. Evans at 303-674-6400.

LOOKING AHEAD/JUNE 29 BOOK SIGNING Author Lori Holden, a 1980 graduate of

Arvada West High School, has just released “The OpenHearted Way to Open Adoption: Helping Your Child Grow

Up Whole,” for families involved in adoption. Lori will sign books from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, June 29, at the Duncan YMCA, 6350 Eldridge St., Arvada. Limited copies will be available onsite. More information, including reviews, can be found at LavenderLuz.com.

LOOKING AHEAD/JUNE 29-30 MS RIDE The 2013 Newmont Bike MS, presented by Point B, will take place June 29-30. The ride runs from Front Range Community College in Westminster to Colorado State University in Fort Collins and back. The ride will offer three route options: the traditional route that includes the challenge of Horsetooth Reservoir; a shorter and easier base route that does not include Horsetooth Reservoir; and a Saturday afternoon century option for riders seeking an endurance experience. For information or to sign up, visit www.cureMSco-wy.org.

LOOKING AHEAD/JULY 12-13 REUNION/CLASS OF ’73 Highland High School reunion

for the class of 1973 and friends is July 12-13. All classmates from classes 1970 to 1979 are welcome. From 6 p.m. until closing on Friday, July 12, the reunion will be at Rodzillas Roadhouse, 10210 N. Washington, Thornton. On Saturday, July 13, the party will last from 2 p.m. to midnight and features games, food and the Rock Island Band (from 7-10 p.m. ) on 10 acres just north of Thornton. For information, send an email to highlandhighreunion@gmail.com or call 303-900-2873 (voice mail only; leave a message).

ONGOING/LIBRARY PRESCHOOLERS GATHERING Primetime for Preschool-

ers meets 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Anythink Huron St., 9417 Huron St. in Thornton. Admission is free. For more information, call 303-452-7534 or go online to librarianship.

MUSIC TIME Music and Movement meets 1:30-2:15 p.m.

Wednesdays at Anythink Huron St., 9417 Huron St. in Thornton. Children ages 3 to 6 years can sing, dance, play games and learn how to play instruments. Registration is required.

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information, call 303-452-7534.

ONGOING/CLUBS AND SERVICES MONDAYS ADULT SURVIVORS of Childhood Sexual Abuse Northglenn Women’s Group meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays.

WINGS provides therapist-facilitated, peer-support groups in which survivors are believed, accepted and no longer alone.

For more information, call 303-283-8660.

DENVER THYROID Cancer Support Group meets7-8:30 p.m. Mondays at Montclair Recreation Center Lowry, 729 Ulster Way. For more information, call 303-388-9948.

GRIEF RECOVERY A 12-week Grief Share program meets at 6:30 p.m. each Monday at Arvada Covenant Church, 5555 Ward Road.

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imberly Jezek’s students use today’s technology to solve age-old math problems.

“I think my hands are a lot cleaner — they’re not covered in marker and chalk,” Jezek said jokingly in a May 17 interview with Colorado Community Media. “I rarely use markers on my board — I use this app (Edmoto) almost every day.”

Jezek’s teaches mathematics to seventh- and eighth-graders at Clayton Partnership School in Thornton, and student participation is a hallmark of her approach — along with incorporating modern technology into her lesson plans.

Students in Jezek’s class, like seventh-grader Laksmin Lavanderos, use more modern devices to solve mathematics equations that date back hundreds, if not thousands of years.

“Using the information you have here for the base and the height, what would the equation be to solve the area of this parallelogram,” Jezek asks Lavanderos as she uses her wireless stylus pen to write in the angular measurements on her iPad several yards away at her desk.

Lavanderos then uses another stylus pen — along with the measurements, which appear simultaneously on a whiteboard projection screen at the front of the class — to write an equation using given measurements that appear on the screen and on Jezek’s iPad. Jezek’s classroom — like many others in school districts throughout the state — is a example of how students learn, share and research informa-

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“I think in order to succeed in this world, they need to have access to technology and be able to use it, otherwise they’re not even going to be in the running for things later on,” said Lisa Furlong, a Clayton Partnership fourth-grade teacher who transitioned from a chalkboard to an interactive board last year after the school relocated into Mapleton Public School’s new Skyview campus.

“It’s finally allowing (students) to be competitive at an early age instead of trying to force it all at the very end to make sure that they learn it,” Furlong said. “ If they’re starting it at this age, they’ll actually be able to compete in the job field when they get older.”

Moving forward, changing perceptions

Using new devices and tools in classrooms is not necessary a new trend for school districts and educators as technology innovations are regularly introduced and marketed to consumers.

But what has changed, school officials say, is the general perception of how learning occurs in the classroom.

‘The device knows more than the instructor, so what we see is an adjustment in the way teachers teach – they begin to facilitate lessons and not just lecture.’

Matt Cormier, executive director of educational technology “Tech used to be what I refer to as ‘the icing on the cake,’ but we can’t do it that way anymore because it’s in the standard for most core content areas,” said Julie Bowline, instructional

technology and library services director at Adams 12 Five Star Schools. “We used to just stress the learning of technology tools, but what I’ve seen is more of a shift toward having students

Top, Jonathan Rust, a fifth-grader at Clayton Partnership School in Thornton, uses an iPad to write out a fractional equation for his mathematics class that is displayed on the SMART Board at the front of the room. Mobile devices, such as tablets and notebooks, are being introduced as learning tools within school classrooms as the costs for these devices decrease over time.

Left, Kimberly Jezek, a seventh- and eighth-grade mathematics teacher at Clayton Partnership School, sketches a parallelogram for her seventh-grade class on an iPad using a program called Educreations, which turns an iPad device into a whiteboard by recording live video and handwriting movements that are then projected on a screen at the front of the classroom.

learn those tools and apply it throughout their curriculum.”

Bowline said this shift of perception over the last decade also illustrates a need for educators to stress the importance of technology literacy and informed use, since almost anything — regardless of credibility — is available at a student’s fingertips with a few computer keystrokes.

Matt Cormier, executive director of educational technology at Jefferson County Public Schools, said these perception shifts have also changed the traditional instruction model within the classroom.

Since answers to simple questions are easily searchable on the Internet, Cormier said teachers must now formulate more complex questions for students as a way to stimulate the learning process.

“In the past, the teacher was the person who had the knowledge and was delivering that knowledge to kids, but that isn’t always the case anymore,” Cormier said. “The device knows more than the instructor, so what we see is an adjustment in the way teachers teach — they begin to facilitate lessons and not just lecture.”

However, Cormier said, this collaborative learning process between teachers and students is no longer confined to the classroom.

An example, Jezek said, are individual Gmail e-mail accounts created by the Mapleton Public School district for each one of her students. These email accounts allow for students to reach out to her for help even when class is not in session.

“For many years, we could say, ‘Education happens within these four walls and happened from Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.,’” Cormier said.

“What we see with technology is that it breaks those walls down.”

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“The feedback I got from the students is they really enjoyed the book — I think they really enjoyed carrying that over to the visual sense,” Helfand said.

Global Leadership Academy teacher Mark Barlock said he was impressed with the book choice for the program.

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The bill limits drivers to five nanograms per milliliter of blood for active THC, marijuana’s psychoactive ingredient. But that limit would be known as a “permissible inference” standard by which a person is considered to be under the influence of the drug. However, a defendant can rebut in court whether he or she was actually impaired.

That’s different from a strict “per se” standard, such as the 0.08 percent blood-alcohol concentration used to prosecute drunken drivers.

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Opportunities as challenges

While the advent of technology has changed the way learning happens both in and out of the classroom, school officials say a lot more needs to be done to make technology more accessible to students.

At issue for many officials are the high costs associated with newer technology innovations, such as interactive boards and laptops, which can easily exceed $1,000.

The solution, Cormier and Bowline said, are smaller consumer devices, such as portable tablets, clickers and lower-cost interactive board substitutes.

Securing these new technologies has been a challenge for school districts across the state as per-pupil funding fluctuated over the past five years.

“There are times when kids are trying to use technology and it’s kind of dragging along slowly because we just don’t have the infrastructure,” Bowline said.

“It’s a constant battle.

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The main character in the book is an awkward teenager with a disability who discovers he has special powers.

“The literary merit is pretty rich, it has a good plot and dynamic characters that relate to our kids,” he said.

“It’s neat to see students engrossed.

I haven’t seen kids this excited since Harry Potter.”

He said he’s heard his seventhgrade students talk excitedly about the second and third book in the series and the possibility of a movie.

The book excited a younger crowd

as well — district employee Lina Burmann said she and her husband took turns reading the book to their son who is in kindergarten.

“I’ve been looking for a book series to read with my son so he can learn the love of reading. After reading two chapters of `Michael Vey’ we were hooked.”

The board is planning on continuing Mapleton Reads next school year, but it has not decided if the next book will be the second book in the Vey series.

lines. Sen. Pat Steadman, D-Denver, voted no on the legislation, arguing that there are laws already on the books that make it illegal for people to drive while impaired.

“What’s the problem we’re trying to solve here?” Steadman said.

And Sen. Kevin Lundberg, R-Berthoud, cautioned that a driving-stoned limit could lead to “too many false positives,” due to residual amounts of the drug being in the bloodstream of a person who regularly smokes the drug, but may not have been stoned behind the wheel at the time of arrest.

“We should not be convicting people who are not guilty of driving while impaired,” Lundberg said.

Sen. Andy Kerr, D-Lakewood, had voted no on setting stoned-driving limits in the past, but voted yes on this “reasonable” piece of legislation, this time around.

“With all of the lines we have to draw here at the Capitol … I think we have to draw a line at some point (on driving stoned),” Kerr said.

Members of the Capitol press corps dubbed the effort the “zombie bill” because it continued to surface at the legislature, in spite of having suffered multiple deaths. The bill had failed four times in previous years — and it even suffered two separate deaths before it finally passed this session.

The original bill passed the House, but failed in a Senate committee. A driving-stoned standard was then tacked on in the form of an amendment to an Amendment 64 regulation bill, before it was stripped from that legislation by a separate committee.

The bill’s House sponsors were House Minority Leader Mark Waller, R-Colorado Springs, and Rep. Rhonda Fields, D-Aurora.

to keep class sizes at reasonable sizes, and I think there’s always a glaring need for technology improvements, but there’s always a need for other things that directly affect our kids.”

In Jefferson County, Cormier said the school district cut funding for Discovery Education streaming — a Discovery Channel-backed educational video resource — several years ago as state per-pupil funding declined.

To stave off further cuts over the years, Cormier said the state’s largest school district — like many others — worked to find cheaper technology alternatives that could provide similar services, such as substituting laptops for clickers when conducting assessments.

To address this issue, Cormier and Bowline said school districts across the state are gradually allowing students to bring their own mobile devices into the classroom.

But this option comes with its own unique obstacles.

“When you’ve got all of those different devices out there, compatibility is-

Laksmin Lavanderos, a seventh-grader at Clayton Partnership School, uses a stylus pen to solve a geometry problem on a SMART Board at the front of her mathematics class. Photo by Darin Moriki sues make it harder for the teacher to plan with a specific device or application in mind,” Cormier said.

School officials say, however, that many school districts are taking it in stride, understanding that technology alone cannot foster learning.

“Success in the classroom really starts with a masterful teacher,” said Karla Allenbach, who is

the learning services director at Mapleton Public Schools.

“Our teachers skillfully incorporate a variety of resources and tools to help each child find success in the classroom. Technology is not the only tool, but it is certainly one of the tools our teachers use to help each student develop a love of learning and master standards.”

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Spring has sprung, so has the wildlife It is spring.

If you have an observant eye you will see a growing level of wildlife activity subtlety occurring all around.

During the winter, Canada geese and ducks were seen in large flocks moving from night water roosts to feed on grass parks and golf courses, or beyond the cities to grain fields.

Squirrels, rabbits and prairie dogs and other small animals followed similar habits as they forged for winter food and water.

With the seasonal transition, you can see pairs and couples among the goose, duck and bird populations.

Squirrels, rabbits and prairie dogs may look slightly larger and may move a bit slower as they approach birthing days.

Small birds, hawks and eagles can be seen in pairs, selecting nesting sites. Some mated pairs have already selected nests and are warming eggs already laid.

Spring is a time of year when we need to sharpen our senses and be more aware of the wild world around us.

The cities have done a commendable job in setting aside considerable open space along creek bottoms, wondering irrigation canals, timbered areas, ponds, river access and weeded natural habitat.

What too often goes without thought is the responsibility we play in protecting and supporting wildlife in our own backyards.

Having thousands of acres of protected open space does not on its own assure the natural environment we seek.

With that open space goes our role to protect the environment of the wild creatures that share the urban setting with us.

There are a number of basic things we can do in our own backyards to support and encourage the presence of birds and small animals.

Place bird feeders in trees or garden plots and provide bird baths for water.

Plant shrubs and trees that provide habitat, nesting and protection for the birds and animals. When pruning trees and shrubs be watchful for nests or lodging sites and protect them. Be observant of family pets, to assure they do not disturb nests or lodging sites.

Birds will soon emerge from their nests and small animals such as cottontail rabbits, squirrels will move from their lodges.

A pair of bald eagles feeding at nest. Photo courtesy of the National Wildlife Federation A growing population of American bald eagles and a wide variety of hawks and owls are making the north area their nesting and fledgling areas.

When taking pets on trail walks be watchful of newborn animals and birds and avoid contacts by pets.

One of our worst sins in our coexistence with wildlife is the carelessness in which we sometimes drive.

To many of us nothing is more unsettling than to see a driver hit and kill a squirrel racing across the street or ignoring a rabbit at curb side before making the run to the other side of the street.

We need to be more mindful that there are mutual elements in our wild environment.

We can do a better job protecting wild creatures.

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LA LECHE League of Broomfield meets 10 -11 a.m. the second Monday of the month at Brunner Farm House, 640 Main St. LIFERING SECULAR Recovery meets at 6 p.m. Mondays at Washington Park United Church of Christ, 400 S. Williams St. This is a nonprofit, abstinence-based peer-support group for recovering alcoholics and addicts. For more information, call 303-830-0358 or go online to www.unhooked.com.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS meets at 7 p.m. Mondays at North Metro Church, 12505 Colorado Blvd. in Thornton.

WEST METRO Real Estate Investing Education Group meets from 7-9 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. We meet in Classroom 1. We cover all the information you will need to successfully fix and flip or buy rentals with positive cash flow. We analyze deals as examples, talk about where to get funding, the best ways to find a bargain and sometimes do property tours. Investors of all levels of experience are welcome but no agents please.

TUESDAYS DENVER NORTH Metro Rotary Club meets 7:10 -8:30 a.m.

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LET GO and Let God AFG Al-Anonmeets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 12021 Northaven Circle in Thornton. For more information, visit www.al-anon-co.org.

METRO NORTH Chamber LeadsTuesday group meets at 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Lone Star Steakhouse, 237 E. 120th Ave. in Thornton. For more information, call Alan at 720-2335873.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Group meets at 7:30 p.m.

Tuesdays at 3585 W. 76th Ave. in Westminster. For more information, go online to www.nacolorado.org.

NEW SWING Swing dancing comes to Thornton 8:30-11

p.m. Tuesdays at Taps and Toes Dance Studio, 12720 N. Colorado Blvd. Beginners are welcome; World Champion Lindy Hop dancers Mark Godwin and Shauna Marble, along with other dancers will provide instruction. Cost is $5. For more information, go online to www.markandshaunaswing.com/ weekly_dances/.

NORTHGLENN AFG Al-Anonmeets at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 11385 Grant Drive. For more information, go online to www.al-anon-co. org.

NORTHGLENN-THORNTON ROTARY Club meets at noon Tuesdays at Red Lobster, 1350 W. 104th Ave. in Northglenn.

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Northglenn’s Adam Atkins slides into third during Saturday’s game against Thornton.

Northglenn’s baseball team celebrates Shey Ellerbruch’s home run during the Norse’s 17-0 win over Thornton on Saturday. Photos by Jonathan Maness

Thornton’s Demario Orozco catches a fly ball during Saturday’s game against Northglenn.

Northglenn’s bats rolling into postseason Norse cruise to 17-0 win over rival Thornton

By Jonathan Maness

jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com NORTHGLENN — Coach Hugo Garcia has created a monster at Northglenn High School.

It is Norse’ baseball and the program is dominating the field in Class 5A baseball.

Outside of a tough 9-8 loss to Ponderosa on April 27, Northglenn has been rolling through its foes, winning seven of its last eight — including a 17-0 dominating win over Thornton on Saturday.

“We are coming around right now and are getting hot,” said Norse’ senior Jacob

Saunders. “We have a lot of seniors, and a good group of juniors have stepped up.”

That veteran experience has helped Northglenn deal with the inconsistent weather that has hampered all of spring sports.

“Our leadership has helped us a lot this year,” Garcia said. “We have a great senior leadership. Especially with all the bad weather we’ve had, and how few times we’ve been able to practice.”

Northglenn sealed the EMAC title Monday night by topping Adams City, 19-1, and Prairie View, 18-3, on Monday to finish the season with a perfect 9-0 conference record.

The Norse had dominated their league opponents, outscoring their foes 116-8 this season.

The only two league games that lasted longer than five innings was a 2-0 win over Brighton and a 7-4 victory over Westmin-

ster on May 3.

“We’ve dropped that game against Ponderosa, and I think that has really motivated the kids to keep things in prospective,” Garcia said.

Northglenn is well rounded on the baseball field, with an ability to get hits throughout the lineup and also a dominating pitching staff that has shutout down opposing teams.

Saunders cruised through Thornton’s lineup on Saturday, shutting down 10 of the first 12 batters he faced and allowed only one hit to get his first win of the season.

Pedro Montes and Jose Quezada each have picked up three wins this season; both have earned two shutout-wins. Quezada has a team-best 34 strikeouts, while Montes has 26.

Adam Atkins has also earned two wins this season, with one shutout and striking out 17 batters.

“We are playing with a lot of confidence because we are winning,” Saunders said.

“We are hitting the ball well; we have a great pitching staff. We are an all-around good team.”

Against Thornton, 11 different players scored and 10 players got hits. But it was senior Shey Ellerbruch who had the highlight shot — a 2-run home run over the left field fence to put Northglenn up 9-0 in the fourth.

Jon Ernst hit 3-4 with a double, two RBIs and a run. Quezada, Saunders and Ellerbruch all had two hits, Ellerbruch also had a team-high three RBIs - Quezada and Saunders each had two.

Atkins also had an RBI triple and senior Erik Lewis had a 2-RBI single in the fourth.

Thornton finished the season 3-15 overall and 1-7 in the EMAC. The Trojans wins came against Manual, Skyview and Adams City.

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Baseball roundup: Horizon tops rival Legacy Standley Lake outlasts rival Lakewood

By Jonathan Maness

jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com THORNTON — The Horizon baseball team took advantage of a big third inning to top rival Legacy on Saturday.

The Hawks scored six runs in third inning, and held off a late rally by Legay to win 8-4.

An RBI single by Jordan Humphries scored Isaac Gonzales to open up the third, and after that Horizon took advantage of the Lightning’ shaky pitching and scored five runs on walks to take a 7-0 advantage.

Legacy (12-5 overall, 6-3 Front Range League) tried to mount a rally in the fifth, scoring four runs, but came up short in the seventh.

Jesse Garcia earned the win for the Hawks on the mound.

The Lightning also lost to Monarch 10-4 on Saturday.

The Hawks fell earlier on Saturday to Loveland 12-8, but are finishing the season strong — winning four of their final five games.

GATORS HOLD OFF TIGERS

The Gators scored two runs in the ninth

inning to top rival Lakewood 10-8 on Saturday.

Standley Lake (10-7 overall, 4-3 Jeffco League) started strong, scoring five runs in the first but Lakewood worked is way back to tie the game in the seventh.

Matt Fujinami went 3 for 4 with two doubles, two RBIs and two stolen bases.

Justin Seiwald, Mike Maher, Jake Giron all had doubles for the Gators.

Senior Jarrett Bott earned the win after striking out five batters.

TIGERS GET SIXTH STRAIGHT WIN

Holy Family (13-3) has been dominating its opponents.

The Tigers have run off six consecutive wins, outscoring their foes 95-16 in that stretch.

Through that span Holy Family has swept two doubleheaders, beating Colorado Academy 19-1 and 18-0. The Tigers also beat Jefferson Academy 22-7 and 14-2.

MUSTANGS UPSET COYOTES

Mountain Range (4-13) got back on track Saturday, upsetting FRL rival Monarch 7-6.

Junior Jacob Walker and freshman Daniel Prickett each went 3-3 with a double and an RBI to lead the Mustangs.

Senior Alec Stremel earned the win on the mound after striking out three batters.

Horizon’s Dominik Castiglione slides safely into second base under Legacy’s Michael Miyasaki’s during Saturday’s Front Range League matchup. Photos by Jonathan Maness

WOLVERINES TOP REBELS IN SEASON FINALE

Skyview (7-12 overall) beat Weld County 4-3 after scoring a run in the seventh. Isaac Martinez went 2-3 with two RBIs to lead the way for the Wolverines. Joel Artega also had an RBI for Skyview.

CRUSADERS WIN DISTRICT 2 LEAGUE

Community Christian finished with a perfect 5-0 record to win the District 2 League.

The Crusaders, 10-2 overall, face Elbert in the first round of the district tournament on Tuesday.

WOLVES SNAP SKID

Westminster topped Adams City 2-0 on Saturday to end its three-game slide.

John Rule pitched a complete game and struck out five batters.

He also went 2-3 at the plate with two doubles.

Mountain Range tennis sends two to state

Track teams wrap up season at invite

Academy soccer ends regular season undefeated; hosts first round

WESTMINSTER — A number of area track teams finished the regular season on Saturday at the North Stadium in the Last Chance meet.

Up next are regional meets with the Front Range League competing at the French Field in Fort Collins, Jeffco League at Jeffco Stadium and the EMAC at 5 Star Stadium.

Saturday’s meet was a nice tune-up for many teams.

While no team scores were kept, it gave different teams a chance to determine where they stand with regionals and state on the horizon. Legacy came home with nine firstplace finishes; Ralston Valley was first in three events and Thornton in two. Mountain Range and Jefferson Academy each came in first in one event.

Christine Emory led the way for the Lightning, taking first in 300-meter hurdles, long jump and triple jump.

Emory won the hurdles with a time of 48.82 seconds, which was three seconds faster than the second-place finisher. She took first in the long jump with a mark of 15 feet, 11½ inches and was first in the triple jump with a leap of 32-6.75.

Melanie Nun won the 1600-run with a time of 5:13.50, while Megan Close was first in the 100-hurdles with 15.88.

In the boys’ 200-dash, Matthew Drotar was first with 22.64, while David Koenig won the 300-hurdles in 41.57.

Connor Watkins also was first

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GRAND JUNCTION — Mountain Range tennis team will have two singles players playing in the state tournament this week.

The Mustangs’ No. 1 singles Katie Kirby and No. 2 singles Kristen Kirby each qualified at the Class 5A Region 6 tournament, which was held in Grand Junction.

Kristen Kirby topped Haley Chirico of Regis Jesuit 6-3, 6-7 (5-7) 6-2 in the No. 2 singles championship match to qualify for state, while Katie Kirby beat Aimee Basinski in a second-place playback, 6-2, 6-1 to make state.

Mountain Range was gainst fourth in the team standings with 27 points.

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No. 3 singles Maeve Donovan was second, while No. 4 duo Ellyson Beyer and Victoria Montoya won second-place playback.

The 5A state finals will be at the Gates Tennis Center in Denver, while the 4A finals will be at Pueblo City Park in Pueblo.

LEGACY GOLF SECOND AT REGIONAL

The Legacy golf team finished second at the Northern Regional golf tournament on Tuesday.

The Lightning, who finished with a score of 236, qualified their entire team to the state tournament, which is May 20-21 at the Tiara Rado Golf Course in Grand Junction.

Fairview won the regional title with a score 235, edging out Legacy by one point.

Jennifer Hankins led the way for Legacy after shooting a 75, which was good enough for third.

Her sister, Sarah, was tied for sixth with a 79 and Morgan Hoos rounded the scoring for the Lightning with an 82.

Horizon’s Heather Knoll also qualified for state with a 79.

ACADEMY FINISHES SOCCER SEASON UNDEFEATED

The Wolverines’ soccer

team rolled to a 3-1 win over Jefferson Academy on May 3 to finish the season with a 12-0-1 record.

The Academy will host the first round of the 3A state playoffs on Friday as the No. 8 seed and will face 25th-seeded James Irwin.

Holy Family (6-5-1 overall) is the No. 9 seed and will host 24th-seeded Resurrection Christian on Friday.

If the two squads each win they will face each other on Saturday.

SKYVIEW OPENS STATE AS 29TH SEED

Despite outscoring their opponents 100-6 this season, the Skyview soccer team is the No. 29 seed in the 4A state playoffs and will face fourth-seeded Valor Christian on Friday.

The Wolverines, who finished the season 13-1, suffered one loss and it was a 3-0 loss to Weld County.

LEGACY, STANDLEY LAKE MAKE 5A PLAYOFFS

Legacy (13-2) is the No. 2 seed and hosted Adams City on Wednesday.

If the Lightning win, they will face the winners of the Rocky Mountain/ Grandview game on Saturday.

Standley Lake is the No. 20 seed and faced 10thseed Cherry Creek.

If the Gators win, they will face the winner of Pine Creek and Cherokee Trail.

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in the pole vault, while his teammate Skylar Anderson was second. Legacy’s boys 4x200 relay team also came in first in 1:28.87.

Zakery Wieman was also second in the boys’ shot put for Lightning, Emma Gee was second in the girls’ 800 and Devyn Palm-Trujillo was second in the 3,200.

Ralston Valley’s Alicia Thompson was first in the girls’ 800 with a time of 2:19.06.

Madison Gomer was first in the pole vault, while her teammate Shelbie Ralston was second. Andy Wingate was first in the boys’ 110 hurdles. London Evans was second in both the girls’ 100 and 200 for the Mustangs. Jordann Singer was second in the triple jump.

Sean Paiz continued his dominance in the 3,200 for Thornton. He took first with a time of 9:55.35, which was 20 seconds faster than teammate Joshua Joseph — who

placed second. Thornton also took first in the boys’ 4x800 relay. Mario Vielma and Nikola Denev were second and third in the boys’ 1600 for the Trojans. Chris Genovez was also second in the boys’ long jump.

Jefferson Academy’s Zach Tillapaugh won the boys’ long jump with a mark of 19-5.50.

Kimberly Sand was second in the girls’ 1600 for the Jaguars.

Jefferson Academy was also second in the girls’ 800 sprint relay and the boys’ 4x100 relay.

Autumn Gardner was first for Mountain Range in the girls’ high jump with a leap of 5-3, the Mustangs’ girls also finished second in the 4x100 relay and also the 4x800 relay.

Westminster’s Said Moreno was second in the boys’ 400, and the Wolves’ girls 4x400 relay team was also second.

Northglenn’s Alec Choury was second in the boys’ 800 and the boys’ 4x400 relay team was also second.

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