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Northglenn-ThorntonSentinel.com
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EchoPark opens in Thornton By Ashley Reimers
areimers@colorado communitymedia.com Opening on Nov. 3, EchoPark Automotive in Thornton is providing a new experience in buying a used vehicle. Instead of the traditional sales person, who most likely earns a commission, EchoPark provides a salary-paid guide to lead buyers to their vehicle of choice. And instead of mountains of paperwork to review and sign, EchoPark relies on technology to speed up the process allowing the process of buying a car to shrink. “Our process is driven by the iPad, which allows our guides and the buyers to have access to technology all the time while searching for their vehicle,” said Colorado executive general manager Jeff Matthews. “During a test drive, the husband could be driving while the wife is filling out the application. So by the time they get back to the dealership, our lending side has already receiving the application and is working to provide the best possible lending package.” EchoPark, at 500 E. 104th Ave., is the first Colorado location. Based on the demographics, Matthews said the 12-acre Thornton location was a great fit for a preowned market. The facility can be stocked with up to 600 vehicles and also includes a service area. Since the November opening, EchoParks in Highlands Ranch and Cen-
EchoPark Automotive opened in November in Thornton. The used car dealership offers up to a 600-vehicle inventory as well as a service facility. Photo by Ashley Reimers tennial have also opened. Those facilities are called neighborhood stores, and are a bit smaller than EchoPark in Thornton. “Our goal is to have a circle of stores around the metro area,” Matthews said. “Denver is a freeway system, which helps
us to deliver cars to other stores and allows people to shop at the store most convenient to them.” EchoPark also provides a community room that can be used for free by nonprofit organizations, city agencies or other busi-
nesses and organizations. Matthews said the room will soon be used for free defensive driving classes and educational classes on the dangers of texting and driving. For more information on EchoPark, visit www.echopark.com or call 855-216-3397.
Light display dazzles and educates By Ashley Reimers
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Families still have time to experience the Butterfly Pavilion’s Living Lights exhibit, which takes people through the pavilion’s indoor tropical rainforest and outside through glowing gardens. On display are lifesized sculptures made from 95 percent recycled steel and LED lighting as well as indoor lights. “There are lights throughout the whole facility, so when people get cold from being outside the can come in and see what we have to offer inside,” said Jessy Clark, vice president of visitor experience and operations. “Living Lights is just a way for people to see our facility in a completely different way.” The last days of the exhibit are Jan. 9-11. The evening event is 6-9 p.m. and also features interactive exhibits with live animals and an opportunity to learn about animals that produce light and how they use the light in ways to communicate, attract prey or defend themselves. Clark said there is also special lighting, like a black light, to see how the coral glows in the Water’s Edge exhibit. “What’s so great about this
The Butterfly Pavilion’s Living Lights is an indoor and outdoor journey taking people through the pavilion’s indoor tropical rainforest and outside through glowing gardens. The exhibit runs until Jan. 11 and features larger than life butterflies and other insect sculptures. Courtesy photo exhibit is it allows us to show off invertebrates’ relationships with light,” Clark said. “In our rainforest people will be able to see the butterflies, which are in the trees, be lit up. And of course Rosie the tarantula will be out. The whole
seniors and $10 for children ages two to 12. Children under 2 are free. The Butterfly Pavilion is at 6252 W. 104th Ave. in Westminster. For more information, visit www. butterflies.org.
Police search for suspect involved in shooting By Ashley Reimers
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evening is a lot of fun.” Living Lights tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $7 for children ages two to 12. Combo tickets, which include day-time admission plus Living Lights admission, are $16 for adults, $12 for
Westminster police responded to a shooting that sent one person the hospital on Dec. 29. Around 6: 40 p.m., a shooting occurred in
the 10900 block of Grey Street. According to police, officers were involved in a short pursuit with the suspect vehicle. When the vehicle came to a stop, police saw two people exit the vehicle and a witness saw a third person also exit. One suspect was taken into custody near the Broomfield Event Center and a second
was taken into custody near 113th Avenue and Otis Street. Both Westminster and Broomfield Police Departments continue to search for the third suspect, who is a male in his last teens to early 20’s. Police said the suspect could be armed and dangerous and may be an acquaintance of the victim, who is expected to survive his injuries.