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Adams County, Colorado • Volume 49, Issue 40

Council chooses new city manager John Pick begins July 29, relocating from Maryland

By Tammy Kranz

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Animal care technician Cindy Marrow pets Nettie, a 4-year-old Chow Chow, May 9 outside the Adams County Animal Shelter & Adoption Center. The county has created a new Neighborhood Services Department, which now incorporates the shelter, Building Inspection, Code Compliance, Community Development and Stormwater Utility program. Photo by Tammy Kranz

County restructures, creates new department Neighborhood Services led by area native

By Tammy Kranz

tkranz@ourcoloradonews.com As part of an effort to better address quality of life issues for its residents, Adams County has established a Neighborhood Services Department and hired an area native to lead it.

Raymond Gonzales of Westminster serves as the director of the new department, which incorporates the Animal Shelter & Adoption Center, Building Inspection, Code Compliance, Community Development and the Stormwater Gonzales Utility program.

“With a commitment to better serve our residents, we will be focusing on streamlining county services, expanding community outreach, and enhancing citizen engagement opportunities so we can understand how best to support the needs of the neighborhoods,” said Ruth Kedzior, assistant county administrator.

Kedzior said the restructure was accomplished without additional expenditures outside of Gonzales’ annual salary of $117,500.

Gonzales was born and raised in BrighPOSTAL ADDRESS

‘I d o b elieve we’ll b e t rendsetters and in six to 12 mo nths we’ll be looked at as a model for other counties.’

Raymond Gonzales ton and received his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Regis University-School of Management in Denver. He said the commissioner’s decision to create the department demonstrates their visionary approach to better serve the residents in the county.

Some of Gonzales goals are to make the county more approachable for residents, to spread the word about the good work it is doing and to hold town hall meetings to build community engagement.

“One of my priorities for the Neighborhood Services Department is to become a high performing organization in the county focused on a customer-centric culture that embraces high quality customer service,” he said.

All of this is part of ongoing efforts to mend relationships with residents after several news-making scandals involving county officials and employees.

“I think the county has taken signifi-

cant strides in overcoming those issues and making the necessary changes to earn the trust and respect of the Adams County community and that’s one of the reasons I joined the county, because I want to be part of that change,” he said.

It is not common for counties to have a department similar to Neighborhood Services, Gonzales said, “however, I do believe we’ll be trendsetters and in six to 12 months we’ll be looked at as a model for other counties.”

There are more than 90,000 residents who live in unincorporated Adams County and more than 350,000 residents who live in the incorporated part of the county.

Before his new position with the county, Gonzales was the vice president of business and economic development for SOS Employment Group. Before that, he served as assistant city manager for Brighton and as the director of the Brighton Economic Development Corporation.

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John Pick and his wife have a little under three months to pack up their lives and move from Maryland to the Denver area.

The Northglenn City Council unanimously approved a contract Monday, May 13, with Pick to be the new city manager. He begins work July 29.

Only one council member made a comment before the vote. Marci Whitman, Ward III, commented on Pick being reimbursed by the city up to $15,000 for relocation costs.

“I had quite a bit of heartburn over the relocation but I spent the better part of the week researching costs of relocation just trying to get comfortable with that number,” she said. “The national average is $21,000 to move across country so that’s where I became OK with that.”

Council interviewed Pick during a special meeting Monday, April 29. At that time, Pick said the first things he would like to tackle if he was hired were economic development and outdated infrastructure.

“One of the most glaring problems I’ve seen was the police department needs a new home,” he said. “It is pretty obvious the police department has outgrown the facility here.”

Council asked Pick his opinion on eminent domain and he said that he was not against using it if it was in the best interest of the community.

Pick’s annual salary will be $133,000.

In addition, he will have 232 hours of general leave (29 eight-hour work days) — he will be entitled to accrue all unused leave, without limit, and will be compensated for all unused leave time upon termination, regardless if he is fired or quits. The city will give Pick an annual car allowance of $3,600 and will provide him a cell phone and cell phone plan.

If council terminates Pick, he will receive a lump sum cash payment equal to six months of salary, unless he is terminated because he was convicted of any criminal act, then in that case, council is not obliged to pay any severance.

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Markets sprout, and farmers survive The early morning chill, left over from winter’s most recent unwelcome blast, settles along the quiet street where blue and white canopies have popped up like overdue buds, signaling the arrival of the season’s first farmers market.

Soft music, lingering from a nearby restaurant, punctures the hush, along with occasional laughter and voices from vendors as they ready tables with wares and hopes for a good day.

Danish bakery workers pull sugarcrusted strudels — apricot and apple raisin — from their truck to shelves along the sidewalk. Nearby is the homemade peanut butter woman and the Angus beef man and the cheerful El Salvador cook.

At the end is the farmer.

He is 63, the great-grandson of a farmer who bought a plot of land 108 years ago in Welby, between Denver and Thornton, off North Washington Street. Today, he has 80 acres in Hudson, a country town of 2,300 northeast of Denver on Interstate 76, a solid hour-and-15-minute drive to the Sunday market in Highlands Ranch.

He stands next to his white truck, watching the market unfold, an everpresent long cigarillo clutched in a weathered hand that tells a story of a working life rooted in the soil. He is a content man whose easy smiles crinkle soft grooves around blue eyes that peer intently from a sun-worn face.

“I might not be farming today if it weren’t for the markets,” Alan Mazzotti says. “They’ve kept us in business.”

And they’ve kept us, the customers, connected to a less complicated time, when people knew who had grown the food on their table — a slice of knowledge that cultivated gratitude and nurtured community.

Sean and Maria McAfee, married 22 years, can’t drive by a farmers market without stopping, whether it’s along the coastal drive to San Francisco or in their hometown.

When they lived in Evergreen, they visited the local market there every Tuesday. Now, in Highlands Ranch, they never miss a Sunday.

It’s a matter of principle and a matter of friendship.

Besides the benefit of fresh produce, “I’d rather pay a little more to support local people,” Maria says.

“We’re big believers in moving away from the Walmart-ization of the U.S.” And, over the years, many vendors have become friends — the Angus

beef man invited them to his wedding last year.

“They become part of the fabric of your life,” Maria says.

“We were so excited,” Sean says of the week leading up to opening day. “We were talking about this all week.”

They walk away, hand in hand, each with a small bag. Basil and oregano seedlings in one, peanut butter, pasta and honey in the other.

This time, “we didn’t have a lot to buy,” Maria says. “It was seeing old friends.”

Colorado has more than 100 farmers markets, with about half in the Denver metro area, according to the state Department of Agriculture.

They operate individually or through sponsoring organizations. Most are seasonal, running from May through October, and their arrival seems to signal the start — finally — of summer.

The Metro Denver Farmers Market, founded 36 years ago, is the oldest organization. And that’s how long Mazzotti, an original member, has been selling at the outdoor markets, which he estimates have kept 70 percent of local farmers in business.

In fact, he says, most farmers grow specifically for the markets. He has corn, carrots, green beans, cauliflower, sweet corn, cucumbers, winter and summer squashes, parsley, basil.

“I can’t think fast enough,” he says as he rattles off the list.

Farmers do have other outlets such as fruit and vegetable stands, garden centers and pumpkin patches. But they expect to earn most of their money in the summer markets.

They are, however, no longer just for farmers. Walk through any market and you’ll see the realization of a melting pot of dreams.

There’s the gourmet nut man, stirring almonds with a wooden paddle in a copper vat as a tantalizing aroma draws a crowd. There’s a local children’s book author. And there’s Monse Perez Hines, the young Salvadoran wife of a military man, who drives up from Colorado Springs each week to sell curtido and pupusas, traditional foods she makes in

her home which are so popular she always returns with empty coolers.

“I’ve received such great support from everyone here,” she says. And “I’ve been able to share my culture.”

And Evi Bujdoso of Hungary, selling Danish pastries. She wears a white apron, and her short, blond hair pokes out from beneath a white cap. A half hour from closing time, just a handful of strudels and a few croissants are left.

“We weren’t prepared all the way,” she says with a slight accent and a quick smile. “People were excited to see us back again.”

As vendors begin to pack up, Mazzotti stands by his truck, behind the tables and ground laden with pansies, petunias and geraniums in planters, baskets and trays. Herb seedlings, also from his greenhouse, sit in the canopy shade. It’s too early in the season for most vegetables and fruit.

The day’s proceeds: Just OK. “A little chilly,” he explains.

But that’s all right. He’s reconnected with many of his customers, some now friends, like the brothers in their 90s at the Auraria market in Denver that he’s known for 30 years and who even visit his farm at times.

Next week, he hopes to bring asparagus, spinach and lettuce with his flowers. Come June, he’ll be trucking loads of vegetables to six markets a week.

Down the row of vendors, he watches canopies folding shut — like tulips closing at day’s end. Like the others, he loads up and heads for home.

“I’m tired,” he says. A smile quickly appears. “I’m getting older every day.”

And rest won’t come until the plants are back in the greenhouse, the truck is cleaned, the crops tended, the chores all done. Then, he’ll enjoy the peace of the land, the lack of pavement that traps heat, the friendliness of country neighbors.

“I have to make a living. I have to feed my family, too.” But more than anything, he says, working the land and sharing its yield with the rest of us, “is a way of life.”

A farmer’s life. And a good life.

You’ll find farmers markets listed at www.coloradofarmers.org.

Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. She can be reached at ahealey@ourcoloradonews.com or 303-566-4110.

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Working together to build a future

By Tammy Kranz

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Details The Denver- Laramie Realty Company laid out a 20-block town north of Clear Creek in 1909.

The town was named Welby, after Arthur E. Welby, the first Vice President of the Denver, Laramie and Northwestern Railroad Company.

The town established a Catholic parish in 1912 and soon Italian immigrants began to settle and farm in Welby.

Until 1960, Welby was a major agricultural area in the west with the largest amount of vegetable production in Adams County.

The agricultural area began to change in the late 1950s and 1960s. New highways — I-25 and I-76 — were completed on the south and western borders of the neighborhood. New development, housing, and industry began to replace family farms.

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thornton news in a hurry Thornton designated a Playful City USA

County works with residents for Welby subarea plan

When Adams County staff began working on its Comprehensive Plan and started holding public meetings, one thing became clear — members of the Welby community wanted a say in the future of their neighborhood.

Many Welby residents attended — up to a 100 at some meetings — and county officials wanted to be sure to create a “subarea” plan that reflects the neighborhood’s wishes as it moved forward.

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

“We want to ensure we capture Welby’s unique history and its agricultural roots, which have a 100-year history,” said Abel Montoya, director of Adams County plan-

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Kristin Sullivan, planning manager with Adams County, gives opening remarks about the Welby community plan April 29 at the Skyview Campus in Thornton. The county, Welby community, University of Colorado-Denver and Mapleton school district are working together to plan for the future of the Welby neighborhood. The graduate students at the University of Colorado-Denver presented their ideas for a preliminary framework plan at the meeting. Photo by Tammy Kranz ning Development Department.

Welby has about 14,000 residents, and there are more than 441,600 residents in Adams County. Officials expect the county’s population will almost double by 2035.

For planning purposes, the county squared off the borders of the Welby area — from 88th Avenue to the north, Interstate 76 to the south, Interstate 25 to the west and the Platte River to the east. This area poses challenges because it has a heavy mixture of single and multifamily residences, commercial businesses, agriculture and industry.

“Within the last few decades, Welby saw an increase in industrial use and the agriculture and residential communities expressed concerns,” Montoya said. “We have to find the right balance for economic development with new business and future residential development.”

The county’s planning staff collaborated with graduate students at the University of Colorado Denver College of Architecture

and Planning to work on a preliminary framework plan for the community.

Montoya said the collaboration was a productive way to help students with their education and an efficient way to save tax dollars.

He added the county’s last neighborhood subarea plan had approximately $150,000 in consultation fees.

Those students presented their ideas April 29 at Skyview Campus.

At this stage, students are just dreaming of what Welby could be, said CU instructor Korkut Onaran before the presentation.

“Some of this dreaming may be off base, some may be useful,” he said The county will continue to gather ideas over the summer and start structuring a framework plan in the fall. Montoya said he will see if the university is interested in having more classes help with those stages of the subarea plan.

The goal is to have a plan adopted by March 2014.

For the fifth year in a row, Thornton has been named a “Playful City USA.” The designation is made by KaBOOM!, a national nonprofit dedicated to bringing play back into children’s lives.

KaBOOM! selected Thornton for its “outstanding dedication to play. The City of Thornton operates a portable playground program that visits 10 different high-density housing locations once a week for nine weeks during the summer, bringing both passive and structured play to children. Additionally, the city’s parks and playspaces are connected by a variety of trail options for runners, walkers and bicyclists.

In the seventh year of the annual program, 16 Playful City USA communities received recognition for the seventh consecutive year, while 23 earned honors for the sixth time, and 25, including Thornton, for the fifth time, and KaBOOM! recognized 37 communities with their first Playful City USA designation.

Playful City USA communities are eligible for $15,000, $20,000 and $30,000 grants via Let’s Play, a community partnership led by Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, to get kids and families active.

Mandatory water restrictions in effect

The City of Thornton is currently in Stage 2 Drought Warning status due to continued dry conditions and below average mountain snowpack. Mandatory water restrictions are in place.

The restrictions include: • Irrigation of established turf is limited to two days a week.

• Single family/duplex even numbered addresses may water turn on Sundays and Thursdays; • Single family/duplex odd numbered days may water turf on Wednesdays and Saturdays; • Non-residential properties and HOA/ multi-family common areas may water turf on Tuesdays and Fridays.

• Turf watering is not allowed between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Irrigation of trees, shrubs, bushes,

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Graduation Reflection: Learning resilience, patience CommenCment Details

By Mario Martinez

York International School

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apleton Public Schools in 2013 is the pinnacle of a 12-year-long journey for Mapleton’s 300 graduates.

Being seniors in Mapleton is a great honor because of our humble beginnings and the adversities we overcame for this moment.

We watched with excitement as Mapleton’s construction projects went from rebar and drywall to beautiful buildings. From the inauguration of a new Skyview Campus to the renovation and addition of a high school wing at York International School, we accepted the loud noises, and minor inconveniences that come with a construction site. Being part of this class shows resilience and patience.

As a graduating class, we will remember the friendly rivalry between Mapleton’s high schools. Our schools prove the saying that rivalry brings out the best in everyone. Aside from our rivalry and constant competition, we witnessed the dawn of active participation and support for all of

our extracurricular activities. Air Force JROTC cadets were cheered as a crowd witnessed their command change. The Al Hower gym was filled to the brim when the boys and girls basketball teams played, and we saw the faithful return to the football field every Saturday to cheer on the Skyview Wolverines football team.

Our careers in Mapleton are ending, but our college experience is in its initial stages. I will be attending the University of Colorado at Boulder next year along with several of my friends, and the majority of our senior class will remain in state.

Although we face a harrowing journey again for four or 10 more years, we do so courageously trusting in the lessons we learned in Mapleton.

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Commencement: 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18, DiTirro Stadium Graduating class size: 300 Total district enrollment: 8,054 Senior class officers: Stephanie Jozette Torres, Allison Jo Pacheco, Autumn Marie Otero, Samantha Danielle Garcia, Ezequiel Miguel Pinedo, Zoe Amanda Pigeon, Alondra Sarmiento, Kevin Darrow, Deion Robert Peña, Randy Preston, Shelby Drnovsek, Angelica Amen, Kayla Marie Garcia, Michael Vice, Daniel Guevara, Jose Victor Dominguez-Holguin, Chimmoua Lee, Charisma J. Carr, Matthew T. Brogdon, Lessly Chavez-Rivera, Kassandra Yanez, Marel Bryce Bruce Valedictorians Raquel Lane, Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts; Jason Latcham, Colorado Connections Academy; Brandy Hunt, Academy High School; Samantha Concha, York International School; Marlene Talamantes, North Valley School for Young Adults; Carina Orozoco, Mapleton Early College High School; Nayeli Chavez, Global Leadership Academy.

Mascot: Wolverine Class song: “Today My Life Begins” by Bruno Mars Class motto: “You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you.” rio Martinez, York International School

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Community Christian School: Making an impact

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s 22 seniors at Community Christian School get ready for their graduation on May 25, they took time with staff to answer a few questions about their last year in high school.

About the class of 2013: The CCS Class of 2013 is a unique group of students who deeply love each other, their teachers, and God. The class is a family with over half the students having been together for the past 13 years and all of them have been together for high school.

They have created a strong bond woven together over the years through activities, sports, clubs, and classes.

They all genuinely care for each other and enjoy being with one another.

What are some highlights of the year?

Our beloved English teacher battled cancer this year.

We will remember how the school came together to pray for her, fund raise, and encourage her throughout the year.

Our highlights included creating our homecoming float, the Mystery Machine, complete with Shaggy and the gang, the creative Senior Night Live skits, the Western Hoedown, Volleyball Senior Night, volunteering for the United Fantasy Flight, and the high school play.

What will you remember most about the CCS Class of 2013?

The Class of 2013 is not satisfied with being average.

The students work hard and excel in

academics, sports, music, ministry, and many other areas.

They will be remembered for their camaraderie and encouragement.

This class is dedicated to finishing a task with diligence, purpose and excellence.

They will continue to positively impact the world around them.

What do you think the graduating students will remember most about 2013?

The class of 2013 will remember that their senior year was filled with many group experiences that drew them closer to God, the CCS staff, and to each other.

They have learned how to work as a team using their individual strengths to benefit the group.

They have a strong desire to do their best and they understand the value of doing it.

CoMMenCeMenT DeTailS Community Christian School Commencement: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 25, Community Christian School Gym Total enrollment: 153 Graduating class size: 22 Senior class officers: Kyle Scott, president; Bryan Hodge, vice president; Alicia Broseghini, secretary; Tim Sullivan, treasurer; Carl Farstad, chaplain executive council officers: Alex Quimby, president; Wyatt Potter-Seymour, vice president; Tim Sullivan, treasurer; Andrew Eichner, secretary; Sophia Proano, women’s ministry; Brian Thomas, chaplain Valedictorian candidates: Sophia Proano and Tim Sullivan

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Graduation The Academy graduates most students in history

By Ashley Reimers areimers@ourcoloradonews. com

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ith 108 students graduating, the class of 2013 at The Academy in Westminster is the biggest yet, and principal Mark Langston expects that number to continue to grow.

“The 2012-2013 school year at The Academy has been filled with success. We have more students than ever and large waiting lists for students to attend,” he said. “It is rare in a public school setting for students to be able to attend the same school from kindergarten through graduation — but that option exists at The Academy.”

Langston said there have been many senior class highlights this school year including a Daniels Fund scholarship recipient, an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy, several athletic playoff teams, Denver area

athletes of the week, outstanding music festival/ competition ratings, thousands of hours of community service by students, thousands of parent- volunteer hours at the school and increased scores on state and national assessments.

Graduating seniors in the top 10 percent include Whitney Galloway, Katherine Lynch, Elizabeth Ma-

chamer, Bailey Matlock, Zujey Miranda-Gandarilla, Angela Nguyen, Braxtin Purcell, Maryam Rawesh, Christopher Risma, Jordan Tavenner and Maia Vadeen.

The seniors chose words from Ralph Waldo Emerson for their class motto, “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead, where there is no path and leave a trail.”

CommenCement Details The Academy of Charter Schools Commencement: 11 a.m. Saturday, May 25, at District 12 North Stadium

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Session over, where do we go now?

The Colorado General Assembly’s 2013 session came to a close last week without the extra-innings drama of the previous year. No doubt, much was accomplished over the past four months by the Democrat-controlled Legislature, including approval of some high-profile pieces of legislation.

Civil unions? Check. (Unlike last year, there would be no last-minute theatrics over a bill approving these.)

Numerous gun-control measures?

Check.

Overhaul of Colorado’s election rules?

Check.

Mass frustration by Senate and House Republicans? Check.

our view A statement released by the Colorado Republican Party the day after the session’s end called it “the most divisive and partisan in the state’s history.” We’re not sure where to rank the session on the all-time list, but it certainly was both very divisive and very partisan.

It also was very predictable. November’s elections ensured one-party control in Colorado. With a House, Senate and gover-

question of the week

Will the Rockies improve this season?

Last year the Colorado Rockies didn’t have the most successful season. But with new manager, Walt Weiss, and new players on the roster, we asked people at several north metro locations whether they thought the Rockies will improve this season.

I really hope they improve this year.

Having a new manager and fresh players can really make a difference.

Lindsay Yoxsimer

Absolutely. They have a new young third baseman who will bring a lot to the team and I think if Tulowitzki can stay healthy and hopefully the pitching team can stay healthy, the Rockies will have a better shot this year.

Phillip Dieterle

I think we have a huge opportunity for a great season this year. We’ve added key staff and players that should get us through to the postseason, as long as our bull pen stays healthy. After last season there is only up.

Jake Reimers

I think the Rockies will do better this year. With a new manager you never know what he can bring and what can happen.

Kyle Thompson

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nor united, little could stand in the way of getting bills passed, controversial or not — a single vote from the other party or not.

And while the session was not without some solid examples of bipartisan legislation, Democrats were prolific with their newfound power.

“You may not agree with everything we’re doing, but you can’t say we’re not doing anything,” Democratic Rep. Dominick Moreno told Colorado Community Media legislative reporter Vic Vela in April.

We’re not using this space to call out the Democratic Party. Republicans likely would also have taken full advantage of such a position. Democrats worked together and accomplished what they felt was right.

But one-party control in a state that is about as purple as it gets has us wondering if Colorado’s residents were best served by this past legislative session. On the state’s active voting rolls as of May 1 there were 915,793 Republicans, 875,926 Democrats and 862,050 unaffiliated voters. That’s not far from one-third each.

Those figures make it tough to believe that either party’s platform can adequately represent the constituency as a whole.

Clearly, consensus is elusive in Colorado, but if nothing else, the 2013 session was a test of the tastes of the hundreds of thousands of unaffiliated voters.

Theirs is the critique that will matter most when they speak at the polls in 2014.

Farewell to a special friend It was a real pleasure to know Tom Jones whether it was through his dedication to community service in the Westminster Rotary Club, or his civic minded approach as President of Citizens Bank in Westminster or sharing political views over some enchiladas and tacos.

Tom was one of the few men I have known over the years who I would call “a true gentleman.” He was kind and considerate to everyone regardless of their station in life.

He went out of his way to help you regardless of the task. He was truly a delight to be around and never spoke a harsh word about anyone. But now we must say goodbye as Tom passed on May 3.

A LONG LASTING RELATIONSHIP

I had the sincere pleasure of working with Tom both through the Rotary Club as well as through the City of Westminster when he managed Citizens Bank on 72nd Avenue.

Those relationships covered more than 30 years including the years we both have been retired.

He came to Colorado in 1969 where he started his career in the banking business.

Tom served as President of the bank until 1999 when the bank was sold to Zion Bank and he retired.

Subsequent to his retirement, he remained active in Rotary, which was very special to him. He always looked forward to each Thursday for the club meeting to kibitz with fellow club members, tell a few jokes, talk politics and ask how others were doing. Tom always kept us laughing with his quick jokes and memorable stories.

SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

Few people knew the important role he played in making the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster a reality. Financing such a venture without any track record and limited capital by the principals involved

in the concept made it a tough thing to sell. But Tom knew the City of Westminster wanted to see the Pavilion become a reality adjacent to The Promenade.

Citizens Bank was one of three local banks that made the original loan with the help of the city. In most bankers’ minds, it would have been an easy to say, “Sorry, but you don’t meet our lending criteria.”

But that was not the way Tom Jones was; he was always thinking of the other person.

His service to the community was exemplary. It included many years on the Adams 50 Community Education Foundation, Adams County Housing Authority, the Salvation Army Board of Directors and various capacities with the Westminster Rotary Club. After retiring from the club, he was made an honorary member.

A GENUINE FRIEND

I wish we could duplicate Tom Jones, but he was a “one of a kind type of guy.”

He loved his wife Lucille and family, his job and his country. He was proud to have served in the U.S. Navy. He joined the Navy after high school in 1955 and reached Yeoman Second Class.

And he was a friend to so many people.

Tom, we miss your great story telling, jokes and community service, but most of all we miss your genuine friendship.

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

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us said it was just “old age.”

Former Secretary of state Hillary Clinton will rue the day she said, “What differis ence does it make?” regarding the Septemering ber terrorist assault in Benghazi. d by Of course the Republicans are having te’s a field day with that remark but they don’t re finish the comment when she further says ats the State Department needs to get to the not bottom of this attack which finally revealed the status of a regular terrorist attack. She ve goes on to say that our great loss was the ately death of our Ambassador and three other officials. do, Once again politics enters the picture as as a speculation is rampant that she is preparouing to run for president in 2016. She was an excellent secretary of state and it’s a r shame her tenure is marred by this event.

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Belated Happy Mother’s Day

Bob said it best when he stated, “Did I blow it again?” He was worried that Mother’s Day had already passed so he wrote out a tender, loving verse written on a yellow

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legal pad. Of course I loved that more than the finest card he could have bought.

Anyway, to all good mothers, please accept my sincere wish that you have many more Happy Mother’s Days.

A Happier Note

A Few Corrections

When I wrote about Mary last week I made a few errors in telling the story, but the biggest error was saying Mary is 97 years old. Actually she is 94. But she said she was okay with my mistake because the older you get the more stature you get.

Anyway, we had a good laugh and both of

City prepares for e-waste ban in landfills After July 1, most electronic devices won’t be allowed in trash

o ster By Tammy Kranz ality tkranz@ourcoloradonews.com

The city of Northglenn is prethe paring for the July 1 statewide ban s, it by the Colorado Department of but Public Health and Environment

that prohibits a majority of elecwas;tronic devises from being deposrson. ited in landfills.

The city council unanimously he approved the first reading of an nda- ordinance during its May 13 reguy, lar meeting that updates its ordiand nance to reflect the ban. r If approved after its second b, he reading on May 20, the new lan-

guage added to the city ordinance will be as follows: “Electronic waste including, s, but not limited to: computers, ” printers, facsimile machines, digis tal video disc players, video casave sette recorders, peripherals, radiNavy os, stereos, video game consoles, Yeo- monitors, laptops, televisions, notebooks, tablets, electronic ple. books or anything with a screen okes that measures more than four l we inches diagonally but does not include any type of telephone.”

During its May 6 study session, ger council and staff discussed the imDis- plications of residents not being able to use the city’s trash services to dispose of e-waste.

Interim City Manager David Willett said that there is $30,000 available in the 2013 budget to help get the word out to residents and prepare them for the change.

“We could contract a vendor to come in and provide that service (e-waste disposal) to help ease the blow,” he said.

Local retailers such as Best Buy, Staples and Office Depot do have recycling programs, but city staff advises residents to call ahead to find out restrictions.

Norm Bell, acting director of the public works department, said city workers will periodically check containers to be sure that residents aren’t disposing of ewaste after July 1. “(The state) has stated that if we get some materials in the trash that we have no knowledge of, that they’re not going to ban us or we’re not going to get called back to the landfill to pick them up,” he said.

“They will allow that material to be deposit in the landfill but they want us to do our due diligence to police the materials as best we can.”

If a resident does put an electronic device in a trash container after July 1, the sanitation department will leave that item in the container and tag it with an illegal notice as a warning, Bell said.

A public hearing is set at 7 p.m.

Monday, May 20, at city hall, 11701 Community Center Drive, before council votes on the final reading of the ordinance.

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I was so sad when I read former CU football coach Bill McCartney’s comment that he was lonesome and isolated after his wife Lyndi’s death a few weeks ago.

I wanted to send him a card but evidently his phone number and address are unlisted. I met Bill when I was serving in the Legislature and CU had won the national title.

So Bill, if you read this know there are lots of folks in Westminster where you live who also feel so sad over your great loss.

It’s that time of year when graduations will be in full swing. Hearty congratulations to all our graduates and best wishes for a bright future.

Nice to be Remembered

Had a nice note from Karen Drake,

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daughter of deceased parents Paul and Sally Zochall. She lives in Steamboat Springs now and just wanted me to know she remembers me when I was Mayor of Westminster and her dad worked for the city. Thanks for your good wishes, Karen.

Keep in touch.

Quote of the Week

“Happy Mother’s Day” from my son Dan and wife Susie.

The card says “Happy Mother’s Day to the woman who rules the roost” and it plays “The Chicken Dance” music along, of course, with a picture of a mother hen.

Stay well, stay involved and stay tuned.

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.

adams County news in a hurry 9th Annual Flag Retirement Ceremony set

The North Metro Fire Rescue District, the city and county of Broomfield and the Broomfield Veterans Memorial Museum will host the 9th Annual Flag Retirement Ceremony at 5 p.m. June 14 at the Broomfield Amphitheater in Broomfield Community Park, 2nd Avenue and Main Street.

NMFR will accept retired flag donations from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday until June 13 at its headquarters, located at 101 Lamar St. in Broomfield; and Station 62, 10550 Huron St. in Northglenn, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Commissioner attends meeting in Washington, D.C.

Adams County Commissioner Charles “Chaz” Tedesco is seeking opportunities to create new jobs in Adams County by attending the Accelerate Colorado’s eighth annual business mission

in Washington, D.C., this week Joining Tedesco will be Barry Gore, CEO/President of Adams County Economic Development, and ACED Board Chair Mike McGinnis.

Accelerate Colorado is a partnership between business and local governments in Colorado that works with the U.S. Congress and key federal leadership on issues critical to the state’s economic development.

The organization’s annual business mission to Washington enables participants to meet one-on-one with key decision makers in an attempt to gain federal support for initiatives that benefit Colorado’s economy.

The business mission has experienced success in recent years, including receipt of a $200,000 FAA planning grant for Adams County’s Front Range Airport, which is now in the process of applying for a spaceport designation.

Accelerate Colorado was also successful in helping to secure a new satellite office for the

United States Patent and Trademark Office, which is estimated to bring as many as 400 jobs and as much as $440 million in economic impact to the greater Denver metropolitan area over five years.

This year, the business mission will focus on: • Strengthening Colorado’s aerospace and defense industries, which contribute tens of thousands of jobs to the state’s economy; • Securing funding for research and technology at the Anschutz Medical Campus; • Attracting green energy businesses (i.e. solar technologies) to Colorado to capitalize on our state’s 300 days of sunshine; • Expanding and improving transportation infrastructure (i.e. highway interchanges and light rail service); • Developing water solutions specific to the state’s climate.

For more information on the 2013 business mission, visit www.acceleratecolorado.com.

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The new Brighton Online Learning for Tomorrow (BOLT) Academy, which offers a mix of online and classroom instruction, will be at the Brighton Learning and Resource Campus, 1850 E. Egbert St. in Brighton. The campus is multi-use and also houses Front Range Community College, Adams County Head Start, 27J Preschool, Community Reach Center and a Salud Family Health Center clinic. Courtesy of District 27J

D27J launches new blended academy BOLT offers online and classroom experiences

By Tammy Kranz

tkranz@ourcoloradonews.com To help students ease into the virtual world of education, District 27J is offering a blended online and classroom academy.

“We understand that the concept of online learning is a tremendously popular choice for students and their parents,” said School District 27J Superintendent Chris Fiedler. “We’re happy that BOLT Academy will provide that flexible, technology-rich learning environment for students but also provide personalized learning assistance from our highly-qualified staff.”

Brighton Online Learning for Tomorrow (BOLT) Academy will enroll ninth- through eleventh-grade students who will be required to report to class four days a week for three-hour sessions and to complete in-

dependent work online.

“This concept really builds on what different experiences students need in the 21st century,” said Jennifer Alexander, learning coach and principal at BOLT Academy. “Our goal is to create an innovative environment for all students. We’re working to not target a particular group or particular background.”

The academy is not meant to target students at risk of not graduating, she said, but to target students who need flexible schedules either because they work, they have family commitments or for students who need to go at a faster or slower pace than the traditional classroom.

While she was researching the online school concept, Alexander said she found “often students and parents choose online courses or schools because they think it’s easier. But nine out of 10 times, it’s harder because (the students) need self-discipline.”

There will be two full-time learning coaches at the academy, which will be

housed inside the Brighton Learning and Resource Campus, 1850 E. Egbert St. in Brighton.

Alexander said the district will hire four to seven content virtual teachers — the amount depending on enrollment — which is capped at 50 for the 2013-14 school year.

“We chose to start small because we want to get it right; we want a quality program,” she said.

The academy will be open four days a week for in-class sessions — students can have access to the computer lab as well.

Having a classroom structure as part of the program is important for the district, Alexander said, because “we want kids to have the social interaction they miss with online programs and the support from teachers and adults.”

Students will eventually be able to graduate from the academy.

Tuition is free, and enrollment requirement information is available at www. sd27j.org.

27J reading results above state average Staff Report The number of School District 27J third-graders reading at a proficient or advanced level remained above the state average and was tops among metro-area Adams County school districts, according to unofficial data released by the Colorado Department of Education last week.

The Colorado Department of Education plans to release official third-grade TCAP reading results along with scores for remaining TCAP and ACT tests in early August.

Based on results from the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program test, about 74 percent of School District 27J third-grade students scored at a proficient or advanced level on the tests administered earlier this spring.

The state average for third grade reading scores is about 73 percent. The scores do show that School District 27J dropped from a record high of about 76 percent of third-grade students reading at a proficient or advanced level in 2012.

“We’re pleased that our

Chart provided by District 27J scores remain above the state average and that we continue to be the leader among metroarea Adams County school districts,” said 27J Superintendent of Schools Chris Fiedler. “At the same time, our results show that about one out of every four of our third-grade students isn’t reading at a proficient or ad-

vanced level. We can’t be satisfied with that. Our goal is to have all of our third-grade students reading at a proficient or advanced level. We will keep working toward that goal.”

The highlights among the results included three districtmanaged schools reaching new highs on third-grade reading

scores: • 80 percent of Thimmig Elementary third graders scored proficient or advanced. It marked the second consecutive year the school has shown a substantial increase.

• 79 percent of Turnberry Elementary third-grade students scored proficient or advanced — a 5 percentage point increase from a year ago and the third consecutive year of score growth.

• Second Creek Elementary third graders scored 84 percent proficient or advanced — a 3 percentage point increase that followed a 15 percentage point increase in 2012.

• 87 percent of third-grade students at first-year school Brantner Elementary scored proficient or advanced.

“There are celebrations to be found in this data. We realize there is also room for improvement,” 27J Chief Academic Officer Kelly Corbett said. “Our third-grade students did their work. Now it’s time for us, as administrators, to dig into this data and find out how we can help all of our students improve and succeed.”

History Colorado kicks off a summer of exploration of local and national military history at the History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, with the opening of “The American Soldier: A Photographic Tribute” on May 25, continuing through Sept. 2.

This national traveling exhibition features 116 enlarged photographs that capture images of American soldiers, beginning on the Civil War battlefields in 1861 when the new medium of photography first documented the grim realities of war, to the war in Iraq.

“Spanning nine wars, I’ve often wondered what the exhibition photographs have in common,” said exhibition curator Cyma Rubin. “These photographs have power. They have an ability to reach people ... each image has a life of its own.”

For complete information, go to www. historycolorado.org.

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Comedy Works South at the Landmark has landed a big fish: Television personality/actor Drew Carey will perform there on June 21 and 22.

Show times are at 7:15 and 9:45 p.m. both days. Ticket prices are $26 per person.

Advance tickets are available by calling 720-274-6800 or online at www.comedyworks.com.

Makes cents

Quarters for Kids, the annual event founded by Tammy and the late Noel Cunningham, will continue holding its annual fundraising campaign despite the recent closure of Strings restaurant.

Viewhouse Eatery, Bar & Rooftop, a new venture for Lotus Concepts at 2015 Market St., has stepped into the Cunninghams’ sizable shoes to acknowledge the fundraising efforts and honor the children with a private breakfast on May 10.

Quarters for Kids is a school-based program where students raise quarters to help provide breakfast for residents at the Volunteers of America Brandon Center for Battered and Homeless Women and their children.

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock will recognize the efforts of area students, KOSI-101 radio personality Murphy Huston will emcee the event and Denver Nuggets mascot Rocky will entertain the students.

According to VOA legend, 22 years ago Noel discovered — after talking to VOA’s Jim White — that the cost to feed breakfast to a child living in one of Denver’s home shelters was 25 cents. The idea that such a small amount of change could make such a difference motivated Noel to start the Quarters for Kids campaign.

While this year’s campaign ended in April, schools and students can plan to participate next April. For more information, go to www.voacolorado.org.

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Measuring how household choices impact the earth

By Glenn Wallace ∙ gwallace@ourcoloradonews.com

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ou may recognize your footprint, but your “carbon” footprint?

The term “carbon footprint” refers to the size of a person, building, organization or event’s impact upon the earth, as measured by the greenhouse gases that it generates.

Frank Rukavina, sustainability director of National Renewable Energy Labs in Golden, points out that a carbon footprint calculation also measures greenhouse gases that are not carbon.

Sulfur hexafluoride for instance, has a 25-times greater greenhouse effect than the same amount of carbon dioxide.

“Even water acts as a greenhouse gas,” Rukavina said. “But when we look at GHG, we convert them all to a carbon equivalent.”

That is because carbon dioxide is the most abundant greenhouse gas. It stays in the atmosphere for a long time, and it is the one directly pumped into the atmosphere by smoke stacks and exhaust pipes.

The average “footprint” for a home in Lakewood is about 48.5 tons of carbon dioxide a year. ”It’s just not prudent to be doing this dumping of carbon into the atmosphere. It’s slowly heating up the planet and intensifying weather,” said Steve Stevens, a Golden resident, antique bicycle collector and conservation activist.

The vast majority of climate scientists agree that human activity is pumping enough greenhouse gas into the atmosphere that the world is heating up at a record pace.

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For a household, Rukavina says the measurement has to include three levels of GHG production: • Scope one — Direct carbon put into the air by the car you drive, or your fireplace chimney; • Scope two — Indirect carbon, notably the coal-fired power plant that provides the electricity for your home; • Scope three — Associated household expenses like the carbon cost of the goods and services a family uses, and the treating of its wastewater.

The typical Jefferson County resident’s biggest single carbonproducing activity is driving, accounting for 10 tons of CO2 a year. As a category, however, home costs (construction, water, natural gas, electricity) are a bigger lump of carbon.

For the last few years, Stevens has turned his 1970s-era home into a showcase for sustainability.

He added inches of insulation to all exterior walls, installed solar panels capable of producing more than enough electricity for his home and electric car, and expanded the south face of his home to create a “catch it and keep it” passive solar heating system, which reduced his heating costs by 95 percent.

All told, Stevens estimates his household has a negative carbon impact.

Though he saves more than

Steve Stevens of Golden climbs into part of the the upper portion of his passive solar heating room, which doubles as a drying rack for fruits and herbs. The space, which can reach up to 140 degrees in winter, helps generate warm air that is circulated through the house.

In summer months, windows are open and the circulator fan is turned off to let the unwanted heat vent out.

The lower level of Steven’s passive solar heating room doubles as a sunroom/workout space. Photo by Glenn Wallace a thousand dollars a year on utility costs, Stevens said he chooses to focus on the moral and environmental reasons for reducing his carbon footprint. ”Carbon dioxide is invisible, so people don’t really pay attention to it. But oil and gas companies are treating the sky as a

An average household in Lakewood produces 48.5 metric tons of carbon a year

Travel 30% Food 14% Housing 30%

Goods & Services 26%

Data source: University of California, Berkeley Cool Climate Network

sewer,” Stevens said.

Drop a shoe size The good news about carbon footprints are that small changes can have big effects, and often mean cost savings as well.

There are many carbon footprint calculators online that can help.

The one used for this story can be found at coolclimate. berkeley.edu/carboncalculator.

Many of these calculators include carbon-reducing recommendations. Buying a more fuel-efficient car costs a lot at first, but means 1.7 tons less carbon a year and hundreds of dollars of ongoing savings.

Eating a healthier “low carbon” diet — less meat and dairy and more fruit, vegetables, and cereal — can save carbon, money, and the waistline.

Home improvement projects can reduce, or in Stevens’ case, even reverse carbon impacts.

There are tools available for improving homes.

The NREL website www.nrel. gov features a map that shows the best regions for collecting solar or wind power.

Most electric utility companies, including Xcel Energy, offer cash rebates to home owners who have energy audits done.

The audits can identify spots

CUT THE CARBON FOOTPRINT EASY FIXES CHECKLIST  Carpool/Bike/Bus to work  Properly maintain vehicles  Switch to CFL or LED light bulbs  Line-dry clothes  Buy local goods  Nudge thermostat up in summer  Thermostat down a notch in winter Improve attic insulation  Replace appliances with highefficiency models

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of wasted energy.

Angelo Vialtando, an Xcelcertified energy auditor from Westminster, said that contracting companies like his own (AFV Inc./Extreme Energy Solutions) can provide a cost-benefit list of potential home improvement projects for homeowners to improve their energy efficiency. ”If you’re utility bills are high, or if you’re uncomfortable, too hot or too cold and feel like there’s a draft, there probably is, and you should get an audit,” Vialtando said.

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Thorntonfest: All about the new park New addition debuts during annual event

By Tammy Kranz

tkranz@ourcoloradonews. com The 18th Annual Thorntonfest on Saturday, May 18, features a long list of new

activities, including paddle boats, sand volleyball, indoor carousel rides, a skate park and even a splash play area.

“The real highlight of Thorntonfest this year is the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the new addition to the Carpenter Park,” said Jan Kiehl, recreation manager for the city of Thorn-

ton.

The new park space is adjacent to the Margaret W. Carpenter Rec Center and multipurpose fields at 112th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard.

The new 48-acre development features an outdoor amphitheater, a boathouse for pedal boats, splash pad and a sports plaza area.

Diane Van Fossen, capital projects and planning manager with the city, described the park as multigenerational, especially the sports plaza area, which has tennis and basketball courts, sand volleyball, bocce ball, shuffleboard and horseshoes.

Adjacent to the courts is the multipurpose area where people can fly kites and throw Frisbees and a 14,529-square-foot skate park featuring a street course and bowl. This is located near the corner of 112th and Colorado area of the park.

“At Thorntonfest alone, attendance ranges between 45,000-50,000 people, so the new amenities will provide new recreation amenities and programming opportunities that the entire community can enjoy,” she said.

Grand opening activities will kick off at 8:45 a.m. with music by the Thornton Community Band at the

amphitheater, followed by the ribbon cutting.

The new amphitheater will stay busy with the Battle of the Bands competition running from 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., followed by a performance by the Thornton Community Chorus at 5:30 p.m.

Free 15-minute paddle boat rides will be available from 10 a.m. to 6:45 p.m., and there will also be free carousel rides at that time.

These features will have a fee after opening day.

There will be a kite building clinic at 10 a.m. along with kite flying instructions.

Kites will be available free of charge.

There will be learn-to-

play demos for bocce ball, shuffleboard and horseshoes from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“There’s a lot of people who hear about shuffleboard but don’t know how to play and who hear about bocce ball but don’t know what it is,” Kiehl said.

There will also be skate park demonstrations at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

At this year’s Thorntonfest, personnel from North Suburban Medical Center will launch their summer helmet safety campaign by giving out 125 helmets to children. Medical professionals will be available to ensure a proper fit of the helmets.

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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 7:30-8:30 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.

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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.

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Tuneful summer in Lone Tree

The second season of the outdoor concert series, Tunes on the Terrace, returns this summer at the Lone Tree Arts Center and tickets go on sale May 15.

With 100-plus subscribers for the 350-seat venue, single tickets will be limited so you better grab them up before they’re gone.

You can see six shows for just $85 on the lawn or $110 for reserved eating. Single tickets are priced between

MEET ARTIST The Wheat Ridge Cultural Commission presents photographer Tammy McKenzie from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at Brunswick Zone, 9751 W. 49th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Brunswick Zone is offering a complimentary game of bowling with shoe rental to meet the artist participants. Join us for this free, informative community event, meeting with Tammy and enjoying her contemporary and unique photographs and then bowling afterwards. Light refreshments will be served.

THURSDAY AND FRIDAY/MAY 16-17 GARAGE SALE Misha May Foundation Dog Training and Rescue plans a garage sale to benefit the dogs, cats and kittens of Misha May Foundation Dog Training and Rescue. Drop off items for the sale from 4-7 p.m.

Thursday, May 16, and the sale is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday, May 17, at 3901 E. 7th Parkway, Denver. For information, or to volunteer, email Judy at judyg6200@ gmail.com.

THURSDAY/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.

$15 and $25.

LTAC Executive Director Lisa Rigsby Peterson says, “I don’t think it’s a question of why people subscribe, it’s more why wouldn’t they?

We’ve got top talent bringing a variety of concerts in a gorgeous venue.”

The Colorado Symphony Orchestra will be one of the top draws, when it performs a tribute to the Boston Pops on July 12.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.LoneTreeArtsCenter.org or call 720-509-1000.

Wheat Ridge welcomes pub

The Colorado Plus Brew Pub opened May 13 in the old Valente’s Italian Restaurant space in Wheat Ridge.

Located at 6995 West 38th Avenue, Colorado Plus will feature 56 Colorado craft beers on tap and a full kitchen.

Colorado Plus chef Doug Sattem plans to create fresh homemade sausages and gourmet sliders.

Colorado Plus will have an outdoor beer garden and an art gallery upstairs featuring Wheat Ridge artist

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.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY/MAY 17-18 YARD SALE Join the Arvada Historical Society at our eighth annual yard sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 17, and Saturday, May 18, at the Arvada Flour Mill, 5590 Olde Wadsworth. The sale features collectibles, household items, vintage items, jewelry, hardware, sports equipment and furniture. Proceeds benefit Arvada Historical Society projects to preserve Arvada’s rich history. Call 303-815-4154 or visit www.arvadahistory.org.

Terry Womble.

In June, Colorado Plus plans to open a one-barrel nanobrewery and serve their beers at the eatery.

Colorado Plus follows Wheat Ridge’s first beer maker, Brewery Rickoli, which opened last year at 4335 Wadsworth Blvd.

Valente’s Italian Restaurant closed in 2008 after 44 years on West 38th Avenue in Wheat Ridge.

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Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.pennyparker.blacktiecolorado.com. She can be reached at parkerp1953@gmail.com or at 303619-5209.

MetroNorth Worship Directory Northglenn United Methodist Church We invite you to join us in worship on Sundays.

An inspirational traditional service is offered at 9 AM on Sunday.

There are choirs for every age and musical ability. Small group fellowships that meet weekly and monthly, a licensed pre-school program with a record of 39 plus years of excellence. As well as a Sunday school program for children, youth and adults.

We are located at 1605 W. 106th Ave., Northglenn.

For more information about church and all other services offered, feel free to contact us at 303-452-5120. See You There!

Risen Savior Lutheran Church 3031 W. 144 Ave. - Broomfield • 303-469-3521 or www.rslc.org th

Come worship with us!

Sunday Worship 8:00 am, 9:30 am & 11:00 am

Sunday School & Adult Classes 9:20 am - 10:40 am

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA)

Worship 8:00 am & 10:45 am Sunday School 9:30 am 11040 Colorado Blvd.

(across from Thornton Rec. Center)

303-457-2476 www.stjohns05@gmail.com

LCMS To advertise your place of worship, call 303.566.4089 and ask for Viola Ortega

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The 18th Annual Thorntonfest on Saturday, May 18, features a long list of new activities, including paddle boats, sand volleyball, indoor carousel rides, a skate park and even a splash play area.

“The real highlight of Thorntonfest this year is the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the new addition to the Carpenter Park,” said Jan Kiehl, Recreation Manager for the City of Thornton.

The new park space is adjacent to the Margaret W. Carpenter Rec Center and multipurpose fields at 112th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard.

The new 48-acre development

features an outdoor amphitheater, a boathouse for pedal boats, splash pad and a sports plaza area.

Diane Van Fossen, capital projects and planning manager with the city, described the park as multi-generational, especially the sports plaza area, which has tennis and basketball courts, sand volleyball, bocce ball, shuffleboard and horseshoes.

Adjacent to the courts is the multi-purpose area where people can fly kites and throw Frisbees and a 14,529-square-foot skate park featuring a street course and bowl. This is located near the corner of 112th and Colorado area of the park.

“At Thorntonfest alone, attendance ranges between 45,000-50,000 people, so the new amenities will

provide new recreation amenities and programming opportunities that the entire community can enjoy,” she said.

Grand opening activities will kick off at 8:45 a.m. with music by the Thornton Community Band at the amphitheater, followed by the ribbon cutting.

The new amphitheater will stay busy with the Battle of the Bands competition running from 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., followed by a performance by the Thornton Community Chorus at 5:30 p.m.

Free 15-minute paddle boat rides will be available from 10 a.m. to 6:45 p.m., and there will also be free carousel rides at that time. These features will have a fee after opening day.

There will be a kite building clinic at

10 a.m. along with kite flying instructions. Kites will be available free of charge.

There will be learn-to-play demos for bocce ball, shuffleboard and horseshoes from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“There’s a lot of people who hear about shuffleboard but don’t know how to play and who hear about bocce ball but don’t know what it is,” Kiehl said.

There will also be skate park demonstrations at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

At this year’s Thorntonfest, personnel from North Suburban Medical Center will launch their summer helmet safety campaign by giving out 125 helmets to children. Medical professionals will be available to ensure a proper fit of the helmets.

Grand Opening Day Celebration Saturday, May 18 • 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Boathouse & Carousel Hours of Operation

The City of Thornton’s newest venue for families and friends to gather is now officially open! The Carpenter Park, located directly behind the Carpenter Recreation Center will certainly be a hot spot for summer recreational activities now and for years to come.

Saturday, May 18, Grand Opening Day • 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Carpenter Park amenities include: • paddle boat rentals • indoor carousel • outdoor amphitheater • birthday party facility • sprayground • playground • skate park • basketball courts

• sand volleyball courts • bocce ball • horseshoe pits • shuffleboard • lighted tennis courts • picnic area • trails • pavilion rentals

Grand Opening Day Activities Skate Park Demonstrations Kite Making & Flying Area Free 15-Minute Paddle Boat Rides • Free Carousel Rides Staff Assistance in Bocce Ball, Horseshoe and Shuffleboard Areas

Sunday, May 19 • 12 - 6 p.m.

OPEN FOR SEASON • May 24-September 2 (Labor Day) Fridays • 4 - 7 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays • 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Memorial Day • 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

July 4 (Independence Day) CLOSED Labor Day • 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Thank You, Sponsors!

Associate Sponsors

Supporting Sponsors

Media Sponsors

Friends of the Festival

Interested in sponsoring a City of Thornton special event or festival?

Contact Steve Boyle: 720-977-5965 steve.boyle@cityofthornton.net

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The Marketplace

Schedule of Events

The Marketplace at Thorntonfest is made up of business exhibitors and crafters from Thornton, the Metro Area and beyond.

Craft Fair

Handmade items on display and available for purchase. A great opportunity to locate that special unique gift!

Business Exhibitors & Service Groups

A great place to familiarize yourself with many of the services and products area businesses and associations have to offer! Here, you will be able to ask questions, pick up information and make purchases, in one convenient location.

Kids Korner

Kids Korner is dedicated to the “kid in all of us.”

Kids Korner Vendors

Items and activities directly related to the smallest members of our population. You will find face painting, hands-on activities and educational items. A must-see for parents and children alike!

Children’s amusements The Zip Line (weight restrictions apply) and Xorb

Thorntonfest

attractions can be enjoyed for a fee. All of the other amusements at Thorntonfest are free of charge to everyone in attendance, including the bungee tramp, climbing wall and pony rides! So, come on down and join the fun!

Youth Sports Area

Here you will find representatives from many of the community’s youth sports groups. They will have interactive activities for the children to take part in as well as to test their skills.

Arbor Day Activities

Thornton Forestry staff hosts this educational venue. Staff will be on-hand to discuss any problems or questions you may have concerning trees, turfgrass, shrubs, perennials, ornamental grasses and Xeriscape. Displays and handouts will be available dealing with a wide variety of topics.

City Services Tent

Be sure to look for the big City Services tent! Here you will find representatives from various City departments to provide you with answers or guidance to your City-related questions. Booths will display

information on various topics such as senior citizen programs and services to police administration.

Classic Car Show

The Mile Hi Cruisers and the Colorado American Motors Club, local classic car clubs, are hosting this huge display of classic cars for the public to enjoy.

Life Safety House

A great opportunity for children to learn how to escape safely from a smokefilled environment as well as practice calling 9-1-1.

Fire engine tours will be conducted by actual firemen and citizens can look forward to meeting the Fire Department’s “larger than life” dalmatian mascot, Safety Dog.

Food Vendors

Thorntonfest offers over 20 different food booths providing you with hundreds of choices for your dining pleasure while you are at the festival. Whether you are looking for a quick snack or a meal for the entire family, you will definitely find something for every palate here.

Total Beverage presents the 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Adults age 21 and over are invited to the east and west beer gardens located in The Marketplace to socialize with other adults while enjoying an ice cold beverage! A photo ID will be required to enter.

Three-drink limit per person.

Old Chicago presents the

DANCE STAGE City of Thornton Dance Program 10 - 11:45 a.m.

Premier Dance Studio 12 - 1 p.m.

Dance Tech Training Center 1:15 - 2:15 p.m.

Gayton Dance Studio 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Machinez Remainz Dance Crew 3:45 - 4 p.m.

Kinetic Movement Dance Academy 4:15 - 5 p.m.

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Awesome Acts on the Marketplace Stage!

Bob Harris & the Bringer of Swing 11 a.m.

Bob Harris featured on vocals along with some of the area’s top jazz musicians, perform danceable jazz with exciting delivery and incredible vocals.

Delta Sonic 12 p.m.

Playing in Colorado since 1992, the Delta Sonics have established themselves as one of the finest blues acts in the area.

Branded Bandits 1:15 p.m.

Classic rock sound that is now lost, mixed with contemporary blues creating a blues-infused rock genre sure to make everybody get up and rock out!

New Sensation 2:30 p.m.

This group will transport you back to the days of MTV and mullets. Lead by the amazing vocals of Alton King, this band

Pet Vaccination Clinic

9 a.m. - noon / 1 - 4 p.m.

Bring your dogs and cats to this lowcost Pet Vaccination Clinic. The clinic will be open from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. The cost is $5 for a rabies shot and $10 for the distemper vaccination. Staff from the Huron Animal Hospital will be donating their time for this event.

truly brings classic 80s songs to life.

Thumpin 3:45 p.m.

Thumpin’ is an 11-piece Funk, Soul, and R&B band based in the Denver area. The members of Thumpin’ provide its audiences with music that shakes the body and moves the soul, with maximum groove.

Sven Jorgensen - Emcee Juggler & Circus Artist

Our knowledgeable & caring staff is here to serve you: Dr. Jay Tracy, DVM | Dr. Jennifer Ingram, DVM Dr. Anne Harrington, DVM | Dr. Brett Lynn, DVM Dr. Emily Asay, DVM

Canine Frisbee Competition This specially designed fair is jampacked with pet-related information, products, veterinary care and lots of entertainment and SHOPPING! While enjoying your day at the festival, keep your pets and others safe by keeping your dog on a leash, and cats MUST BE in a well-ventilated carrier or box. Water is available in the water stations at various locations throughout Paw Fest.

AniMall

This special pet vendor area is full of animal related booths. Vendors include, but are not limited to, veterinarians, groomers, rescue shelters, educational organizations, along with businesses selling gift items for that special four-legged family member in your life!

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Come watch, be amazed, laugh and cheer for these four-legged wonders as they entertain young and old alike with their precision, style and athleticism! The competition is hosted by the Colorado Disc Dogs. Registration opens at 8 a.m. and the competition begins at 9 a.m.

Creature Features Tent

This year, our Creature Feature tent will host animals from the Denver Zoo from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and our friends from Canyon Critters will be on site from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. with exciting and interesting information about different reptiles that walk, creep and crawl! You never know what you might find at this exhibit, so swing by and see what you encounter!

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The 2013 Ashley Whippet Invitational Open Qualifier Event will be held on Sunday, May 19.

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GRAND OPENING Anythink York Street the latest addition to the Anythink family June 1, 2013 • 1-4 pm 8990 York Street Thornton, CO 80229

Celebrate the opening of Anythink’s newest public library with a handson party for community members of all ages. Enjoy refreshments, music and interactive experiences, all with a summertime vibe. Become a mySummer member and register for events and programs to help kickstart your summer reading and activities.

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High School Commencements Pinnacle Charter High School 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16, auditorium Belleview Christian School 7 p.m. Friday, May 17, Alma Temple Mapleton 10 a.m. Saturday May 18, Di Tirro Stadium

Holy Family 10 a.m. Thursday, May 23, Michael G. Gabriel Football Stadium Pathways 6 p.m. Thursday, May 23, ESC Training Center Jefferson Academy Charter School 3 p.m. Friday, May 24 Colora-

do School of Mines, The Green Center 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

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He won’t receive any severance if he voluntarily resigns.

Pick has been the city administrator for Salisbury, Md., since 1995. He has 28 years of experience working as a city manager, administrator or assistant manager — city manager of Fort Madison, Iowa, and assistant city manager in Jacksonville, N.C., and town manager of Hope Mills, N.C. Pick earned his master of public administration degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a bachelor’s degree in public administration from the University of Arizona.

Public Works Director David Willet has been acting as interim city manager since Bill Simmons retired at the end of 2012.

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Legacy swimmers eighth at FRL championships Mountain Range’s Clement second in diving

By Jonathan Maness

jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com THORNTON — Both Legacy and Mountain Range swim teams will be well represented at the Class 5A state meet.

At the Front Range League championships — which were held at the VMAC Friday and Saturday, the Lightning qualified its 200 medley relay team and also a diver, while the Mustangs qualified both their 200- and 400-freestyle relay squads and a diver.

Fossil Ridge took first with 768.5 points, edging out Loveland by a half a point, while Fairview was third with 547 points. Legacy (304) finished eighth, Mountain Range (226) was 10th and Horizon (107) was 12th.

The Mustangs’ Jonathan Clements qualified for state after finishing second in the diving competition with 338.05 points.

Legacy’s Devlin Cortens was third and qualified for state with a score of 321.09.

In the 200 medley relay the Lightning finished seventh with a state-cut time of 1 minute, 48.52 seconds.

The Mustangs also took seventh in the 200 freestyle relay with a state-qualifying time of 1:32.96. Mountain Range was also eighth in the 400 freestyle relay with a time of 3:27.43.

Loveland was first in eight events, including the 100 breaststroke where Nick Hatanaka finished with an automatic AllAmerican time of 55.86. Ryan Ball also finished with an All-American time of 50.30 in the 100 butterfly for Loveland.

The 5A state meet will be held in Grand Junction on Friday and Saturday.

Legacy’s Ian Dretzka, back, and Horizon’s Grant Baker, front, compete in the 100-yard backstroke during the Front Range League conference championships on Saturday at the VMAC. Photo by Jonathan Maness

Thornton’s Paiz first in 3200 run at regionals Area tennis players Nun takes come up short at state Legacy’s first in 1600 run

By Jonathan Maness

jmaness@ourcoloradonews. com DENVER — Seven different area tennis players qualified for state, but none could get past the dominating competition at state.

In Class 5A, Mountain Range’s Katie Kirby lost in openinground No. 1 singles play to Pine Creek’s Nicole Kalhorn 6-1, 6-3.

Kristen Kirby, the Mustangs’ No. 2 singles, also fell in the opening round — 7-6, 6-4 to Ralston Valley’s Isabella Melena.

Legacy’s No. 1 duo of Jenny Madsen and Shaylie Margrave lost a tough match to Regis Jesuit. The Lightning took the opening set 7-6, but lost the next two 6-3, 6-3.

In 4A, Holy Family’s No. 3 singles player Maeve Donovan lost to St. Mary’s Suzy Xiao in the opening round 6-0, 6-0.

The Tigers’ No. 3 duo of Kelly Demsey and Kailey Silver-

stein won the opening round in straight sets 6-2, 6-1. However, the duo fell to Niwot in the quarterfinals, 6-4, 4-6, 6-1.

Cherry Creek won the 5A state title, while Fossil Ridge was second and Fairview was third.

The Bruins also had three first-place finishes; Gloria Son was first at No. 2 singles, while Madeleine Bernstein and Julie Berlinger were first at No. 1 doubles and Morgan Cohen and Mia Hoover were first at No. 2 doubles.

Loveland’s Rebecca Weissmann was also first at No. 1 singles, while Katie Li of Fairview was crowned champion at No. 3 singles.

Fossil Ridge’s Sam Penhale and Sam Lockwood won the No. 3 doubles division, and Arapahoe’s Callie Nicoulin and Lauren Myers were first at No. 4 doubles.

Cheyenne Mountain dominated in 4A, taking first in six of the seven divisions.

By Jonathan Maness

jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com WESTMINSTER — Thornton’s Sean Paiz wasted little time at the EMAC league championships.

Paiz won the 3200 meter run, and helped the Trojans’ 4x800 relay team finish first.

Paiz won the 3200 with a time of 10 minutes, 9.69 seconds, edging out teammate Mario Vielma by 20 seconds.

Thornton’s Joshua Joseph was also third in the event.

The three runners teamed up with Nikola Denev to take first in the 4x800 with a time of 8:12.75.

Vielma was also second in the 1600, followed by Denev and Paiz.

Thornton’s Alec Aguilar was third in the 110 hurdles.

Team-wise Thornton boys were third, while the Trojans’ girls were

fifth. Westminster girls were eighth, while the boys were 10th. Northglenn boys were ninth, while the girls were 10th.

Brighton won the boys side and Rangeview took first on the girls side.

Westminster girls were second in the 4x100, while Thornton was third. The Wolves were also third in the 4x400.

Northglenn boys were third in the 4x800 and Keith Pham was second in the discus throw for the Norse.

FRONT RANGE LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Melanie Nun took first in the 1600 to lead Legacy at the FRL championships on May 10.

Nun took first with a time of 5:08.76, the Lightning’ boys also took first in the 4x200 with a time of 1:28.76.

Legacy boys and girls were ninth in the team standings, while Horizon girls were 11th and the boys

were 12th. Mountain Range boys were 11th and girls were 12th.

Emma Gee was third in the 800, while Christine Emory was third in the triple jump.

Connor Watkins was fourth in the pole vault, while David Koenig was fourth in the 300 hurdles.

Mountain Range boys were third in the 4x100, while Autumn Gardner was third in the high jump for the Mustangs.

Horizon’s Shane Miller was third in the 400, while Megan Mooney was fifth in the 800 and Gabrielle Penaflor was fifth in the 300 hurdles.

Josh Stamos was also fifth in the 3200 for the Hawks.

JEFFCO LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS:

Marcena Day was second in the high jump for Standley Lake.

The Gators’ boys were also third in the 4x800 and Marcus Washington was third in the high jump.

Standley Lake girls and boys were each 16th at the meet.

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Killian leads No. 2 Lightning past Lobos No. 8 Holy Family tops rival Academy

By Jonathan Maness

jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com WESTMINSTER — Junior Kelsey Killian scored two goals to help No. 2 Legacy beat Rocky Mountain 2-1 in the second round of the Class 5A state playoffs on Saturday.

Killian found the back of the net in the 21st minute to give the Lightning a 1-0 advantage at the half.

She added her second goal early in the second half to advance Legacy’s lead to two goals.

Rocky Mountain made things interesting late. The Lobos’ Mackenzie Garske scored to cut the Lightning lead to one goal. Rocky Mountain had a couple of chances to tie it late, but Legacy’s Samantha Privett kept the Lobos from scoring a goal.

“We made it a little harder than it had to be,” Legacy coach David Castro said. “Being here for one more round is big. We will be up for the challenge.”

Kaylee Kennedy and Mi-

chaela Vadeboncoeur each had assists for the Lightning.

The Lightning beat Adams City 3-0 on May 8 in the opening round of the state playoffs. Killian, Ariana Jimenez and Lauren Cook all scored for Legacy (15-2 overall).

Legacy faced Cherry Creek Wednesday.

Last season the Lightning lost in the quarterfinals to Fort Collins, 4-2.

TIGERS KNOCKOUT WILDCATS

No. 9 Holy Family rolled to a 3-0 win over No. 8 The Academy on Saturday in the second round of the 3A state playoffs.

The Wildcats, who came into the game with a nearly perfect 13-0-1 record, couldn’t stay with the more aggressive Tigers.

Maddie Kuzik scored two first-half goals, and Kendall Russell added another in the second half to cruise to the victory. Holy Family faced The Classical Academy on Wednesday in the quarterfinals.

The Academy topped James Irwin 3-0 in the opening round on May 10, Allie Falagrady, Ariyona Loera and Raeanne Sanchez all

Legacy’s Kelsey Killean tries to score during the Lightning’ second-round game against Rocky Mountain on Saturday. Killean scored both of Legacy’s goals to help the Lightning top the Lobos 2-1. Photos by Jonathan Maness scored for the Wildcats.

The Tigers topped Resurrection Christian 7-0 in the first round on May 10.

GATORS KNOCKED OUT IN FIRST ROUND

No. 23 Standley Lake lost in the opening round of the 5A playoffs on May 8, falling 5-1 to No. 10 Cherry Creek.

The Gators scored their

lone goal in the opening half, while the Bruins scored three in the first and two in the second.

Standley Lake (9-5-2) finished the regular season fourth in the always tough Jeffco League with a 5-2-1 league record.

Senior Shelby McBrain scored a team-high 11 goals for the Gators this season.

SKYVIEW FALLS TO VALOR CHRISTIAN

The Wolverines’ impressive season came to a disappointing end on May 9 when No. 29 Skyview lost to fourth-seeded Valor Christian 5-0.

The Eagles scored two goals in the first half, and added three more in the second half to

cruise to the first-round victory.

Skyview (13-2) finished the season by outscoring its foes 100-11; eight of those goals came in the Wolverines two losses.

Senior Jazmyne Escobar led Skyview with 27 goals and 21 assists, Brenda Vazquez also had 24 goals for the Wolverines.

Baseball roundup: Holy Family wins District 4 Northglenn falls to Chaparral

By Jonathan Maness

jmaness@ourcoloradonews.com BROOMFIELD — The Holy Family baseball team is getting hot at the right time.

Since falling to Faith Christian, the Tigers have won 10 in a row, including sweep-

ing the District 4 tournament on Saturday — topping Roaring Fork 12-2 and St. Mary’s 11-0.

“We played well,” Holy Family coach Marc Cowell said.

“The hitting has been an approach we’ve been working on since the Faith Christian doubleheader and the guys have done a great job with that approach.”

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Since the loss to the Eagles, Holy Family has outscored its opponents 138-28. And on Saturday the Tigers bats were hot — making quick work of their opponents.

Three Holy Family batters homered against Roaring Fork. Matt Erb and Devlin Granberg each sit solo home runs — Erb in the first and Granberg in the third. Jacob Tinnon hit a two-run home run in the second.

Austin Brown earned the win on the mound for the Tigers, striking out eight batters and allowing one hit and two runs.

The Tigers didn’t let up against St. Mary’s, scoring seven runs in the second and adding four more in the fourth.

Erb also had a solo shot in the second game and finished the day going 4-5 with four runs and three RBIs. Tinnon was 5-5 with four runs and three RBIs, while Granberg was 2-5 with four runs and 2 RBIs. Zach Trombley gave up only three hits in five innings and didn’t allow a run to get the

win against the Pirates.

NORTHGLENN FALLS TO CHAPARRAL

No. 15 Northglenn (16-4) had its season come to an end on Saturday, falling 10-0 to No. 2-seeded Chaparral.

The Wolverines scored eight runs in the second to cruise by the Norse.

Northglenn topped No. 18 Legacy in the opening round, scoring three runs in the first and adding three more in the sixth.

The Lightning’s lone run came in the second after Devin Payne got on base with a double and scored on Wyatt Cross’ single.

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Annual Garage Sale Located between Orchard Rd & Arapahoe on Holly St, Centennial May 17th & 18th 8AM -3PM

Gigantic Moving Sale EVERYTHING MUST GO!

Tools, Exercise, Clothes, Books, Housewares too much to list Saturday May 18, 8am-4pm 2268 Stevens Court Keene Ranch, Castle Rock HUGE CHURCH YARD SALE Fri. May17th 8am-4pm & Sat. May 18th 8am-2pm Heritage Community Bible Church Sale is inside the gymnasium.

5615 W. 64th Ave., Arvada Huge Garage/Moving Sale!

Friday May 17th & Saturday May 18th, 7am-2pm 8906 Everett Street, Kingsmill, Westminster Furniture, Dishes, Kitchen items, Tools, Christmas, Nativity Sets, Music Boxes, Jigsaw Puzzles, Framed Pictures and much much more!

Moving Liquidation Sale

Equestrian, Fine Art, Household, Tools, Antique and Contemporary Furniture and much more!

May 11th, 12th, 18th & 19th 9am-4pm 9188 Inspiration Drive, Parker 80138 Moving Sale Parker 8406 Bluegrass Cir Fri 5/17 & Sat 5/18 9am 3 pm Bikes, many new health books, supplements at cost, holiday items, yard equipment, much more

Clark Farms

Community Garage Sale Parker Co Saturday May 18, 8am-3pm Stop by 11501 Wray Court

Featuring The Spring Line of MI Jewelry Designs (handcrafted one of a kind jewelry) also misc. garage sale items for sale

Neighborhood Garage Sale Double E Ranch Subdivision 12915 W 77th Drive, Arvada Sat., May 18, 7:30-1:30 electronics, furnishings, dishes, tools, jewelry, antiques, clothing

TABLE ROCK

Annual Community Garage Sale Fri/Sat/Sun 8am-2pm.

North of Golden 3 mi. Hwy 93 at W. 58th Ave. Sponsored by REALTOR Lisa Mutschler

303-507-1675

Yard Sale May 17th & 18th 8-4 Englewood Area Corona & Dartmouth Jewelry, Dressers, plus much more!

60 years of collectables

Estate Sales Estate Sale 3 day sale starting May 17 Great for new families!

Everything goes, furniture, linens, tools, office supplies, electronics, trunks, picnic tables/bench, 1610 S Chase St Lakewood Gigantic Estate Sale Over 45 years of things to sell!

May 17, 18, and 19 8 am to 4 pm everyday!

Items include tools, medical equipment, car parts, patio and lawn items, furniture, toys, holiday decor, linens, a slide-in camper, and lots of household items!

The house is also for sale!

Estate Sales Huge Estate Sale

Tools, Furniture, Art,dishes, flatware, Kitchen items, books Downsizing- everything must go!

Friday May 17, 8am- 5pm Saturday May 18th 8am-1pm 12200 W. 35th Ave.Wheatridge, CO

MERCHANDISE

Flowers/Plants/Trees FAST TREES

Grow 8-12 feet yearly. $17-$24 delivered.

Potted. Brochure online:

www.fasttrees.com or 509

447 4181

Lawn and Garden 4' round Meadowcraft glasstop patio table, 5 chairs,cushions, Umbrella Great condition! ($500) 303-278-0099

High quality leather Broyhill Sofa and Chair, Burgundy color Highlands Ranch Area Call 720-635-1372

Best Guard Dog! Central Asian Shepherd. 5 month old.

SALE! Best Offer price!

Household Goods 38x12x75" china cabinets, 23 Stag Horn frosted glasses, 15 brandy snifters, cranberry & gold different glasses $600 Marty (303)995-2995 Fine China 22k gold leaf pattern.

Serves 12, extra pieces (75 total) $150 Gold flatware service for 8 including beautiful gold storage case. $75. Light wood rocking chair w/pad $25 303-770-4585

Tickets/Travel All Tickets Buy/Sell

Furniture

Dogs

NFL-NBA-NHL-NCAA-MLB WWW.DENVERTICKET.COM (303)-420-5000

TRANSPORTATION Autos for Sale 2000 A6 Audi Avant

Runs/Looks great 190,000 miles.

Reduced $2000 for quick sale Marty (303)995-2995

2002 Chevy Camaro Good condition, 110,000 miles $6000 or best offer 720-933-7503

Would like to sell a bus ticket from Denver Colorado to Portland Oregon. Price $100 or negotiable. Call (630)624-5389

PETS

Maple China Cabinet

2009 Forest River Cherokee Wolf Pack Travel Trailer $19500 OBO Sleeps 6, holds two full size ATV's 1/2 ton towable, 5899 dry weight, 8011 GVWR 720-284-1913

Approx. 4 1/2' x 6' w/4 glass shelves. Perfect condition, $250/obo (303)663-3774

Wanted Cash for all Cars and Trucks

Quality used furniture, fair prices Entertainment Ctr solid oak 3pcs.$700 orig.$5,000 Sofa,teal plaid, 92"x39" $150; 2 Thomasville lite wood end tables with matching glass top coffee table $50 ea. Oak computer desk 60"x20" $60; pool table w/accessories, new,$900; queen mattress/box spgs. $50; 2 oak bar stools $25ea. All items in excellent condition.

Castle Rock 303-973-2199.

Under $1000 Running or not.

Any condition

(303)741-0762 bestcashforcars.com

Top Cash Paid for Junk Cars Up to $500 720-333-6832

Got Stuff to sell... Try it here! Call 303-566-4100!

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Instruction

Instruction 720-457-3960 Castle Rock Training

Basic Pistol & Concealed Carry

www.FirstStepFirearms.com

APLMED Academy

offers medical certificate programs in CNA, Phlebotomy, Cardiac/EKG Technician, Medical Billing and Coding the knowledge and skills to kick start their career in the medical field.

More info call - 303 752 0000 www.aplmed.com

Become Certified Pharmacy Technician in just 12 weeks. No experience required. Classes are on Saturdays only. $900 total - payment plan available. www.herdenver.com or 1-800-426-9615.

Private Piano & Theory Lessons

for ages 6-Adult Monday - Saturday BM & Master of music edu degree I am a Natl Certified Teacher (NCPM) Call 303-940-8462 Arvada Area

We are community.

Your Community Connector to Boundless Rewards

Lost and Found Art Workshop:

Student Ages: 7 to 14 10742 Fairbairn Way, Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80130 Dates: Monday- June 3rd to 7th Time: 9:00 am to 11:45 am Snack will be provided for the 10:20 Break.

Spaces are filling up-Sign up soon!

If you are interested Email: artworkshophighlandsranch@gmail. com www.artclasseshighlandsranch.com

Misc. Notices Men of all ages!

Learn to sing barbershop!

Denver MountainAires BarberShop Chorus 2013 Guests Night THREE free lessons 7:00 PM May 14,21,28 Sing at our show June 22nd Edgewater Community Church.

2497 Fenton St. Contact Ralph Fennell 303-805-9828, Fennell@q.com or Dick Cable 303-973-9217 dac2934@gmail.com

Misc. Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE On May 21, 2013, International Business Acquisitions, Inc. will conduct a public sale of the personal property of a sushi/hibachi restaurant located at 10440 East Arapahoe Road, Englewood, Colorado 80112. The sale will take place at 10:00 a.m. in the offices of Bloom Murr Accomazzo & Siler, PC, 410 17th Street, Suite 2400, Denver, Colorado. The items to be sold are available for inspection at 10440 East Arapahoe Road, Englewood, Colorado 80112 on May 20, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Inspections will not be permitted at any other time. The items will be sold only as a lot.

Want To Purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201

Want To Purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201

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AIRLINES ARE HIRING Train for hands on Aviation Maintenance Career.

FAA approved program.

Financial aid if qualified – Housing available CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance

877-818-0783

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Concrete/Paving

Electricians

Handyman

House Cleaning

Carpenter/Handyman:

DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT OR RE-SURFACING

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/room*

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Owner Operated since 1989 Call Now & Compare!

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Office 303-642-3548 Cell 720-363-5983 No Service in Parker or Castle Rock

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Hauling Service " $Reasonable$"

Rates On:

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Reasonable rates 303-425-0066

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Reasonable rates 30yrs Exp. 303-450-1172

Aeration • Power Raking • Lawn Mowing Lawn Maintenance • Landscaping Spring Clean-Up • Gutter clean-out.

We are Licensed & Insured

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Reliable, 25 years in business, personal touch, spring cleaning.

Weekly, bi-weekly, once a month

303-456-5861

Servicing the Metro North and Metro West areas

Landscaping/Nurseries

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Call 720-272-4663 Credit cards accepted.

• Complete Landscape Design & Construction • Retaining Walls, Paver & Natural Stone Patios • Clean-Ups & Plant Pruning • Tree & Stump Removal • New Plantings • Irrigation Systems and Repairs • Landscape Lighting COLORADO REGISTERED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

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720.436.6340

Insured

www.arterralandscaping.com

303-345-8532

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We wi

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John | 303-922-2670

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Licensed, insured, Member BBB.

Olson Landscaping & Design

303.870.8434

— WeeKlY MoWiNg —

1st mow free with summer commitment for new customers

Big Dog * Special

125

$

Aeration, Fertilization & Power Raking

little Dog * Special

Lawn/Garden Services

65

$

Aeration & Fertilization Combo Yard Cleanup, Aeration, Fertilizer, Shrub Trimming

www.denverlawnservices.com

• Home • Business • Junk & Debris • Furniture • Appliances • Tree Limbs • Moving Trash • Carpet • Garage Clean Out

Established 2000 • *up to 5000 sq/ft

Dirt, Rock, Concrete, Sod & Asphalt

Free estimates 7 days a Week

Heavy Hauling

Asphalt & Concrete •Dirt removal & replacement • Grading • Excavating • Tractor •Trucking.

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Trash & Junk Removal

We take what your trash man won't.

Branches, mattresses, appliances, reasonable rates & prompt service 720-333-6832

Heating/ Air Conditioning

Aerating, Lawn Mowing, Fertilizing, Power Raking, Yard Clean-up and Sprinkler Work

LAWN AERATIONS Residential Homes

30

Just $

Call Eric

303-424-0017

Furnaces • Boilers • Water Heaters Service • Repair • Replace

720.327.9214 Commercial & Residential 10% Senior & Military Discount All Home Energy Audits

• Lawn Maintenance •Aerating & Fertilizing, •Power Raking • Landscape •Sod & Rock Work • Res. & Comm. • Fully Insured.

Offering Free Fall aerating & fertilizing with a new mowing pkg. (mowing in select areas)

303-420-2880

Reasonable Rates:

*Lawn Maint: Leaf Cleanup, Tree & Bush Trimming/Removal.

Firewood for sale Del. avail. *Hauling: trash, old fencing, debris. *Gutter cleaning. *Storm Damage Cleanup. Refs.

Servicing the West & North areas Mark: 303.432.3503

Sosa Landscaping

kes Ma All odels &M

Family owned and serving Golden & Jefferson County since 1955. 24-Hour Service

Al

Mowing, aeration, fertilize, tree & shrub trim. Planting & Spring cleanup.

Free estimates 28 yrs exp.

Call 720-218-2618

Office - 303-642-3548 Cell 720-363-5983 Ron Massa BBB - Bonded - Insured

Mo

SWEET’S LANDSCAPING & Lawn Maintenance

FREE ESTIMATES

You Call - I Haul Basement, Garages, Houses, Construction, Debris, Small Moves

Spr y

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with

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trash hauling

whiteyjr@yahoo.com www.DenverDoorDoctor.com

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Alpine Landscape Management

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Painting

STAIRLIFTS INSTALLED

with a Warranty Starting at $1575

WALK-IN-TUBS Starting at $2995

Long lasting Specialty Services interior & exterior Over 40 yrs. experience References and guarantee available.

303.420.0669 Licensed and Insured

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Commercial • Residential Apartments • Warehouse Deck • Fence Interior • Exterior Repairs • Remodels Only use top quality products Free Estimates

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Motorcycle/ATV Service & Repair

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Fisher Cycle Works Call Fish Fisher at:

720-308-0425

Painting

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Your experienced Plumbers.

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40 years experience Interior & Exterior painting.

References 303-466-4752

Notice... Check Internet Reviews, BBB, etc. b4 hiring anyone!

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dirty jobs done dirt cheap Drain Cleaning & Plumbing Repairs

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Drains as low as $75.00 * Free phone Quotes Residential/Commercial * Water Heaters * Drain Cleaning * Remodels/New Construction * Gas Lines * Garbage Disposals

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Remodeling

303-370-0446

Plumbing AA Rocky Mountain Rooter & Plumbing Professional Service - WITHOUT Professional Prices Licensed * Insured * Bonded Free Est. Over 25yrs exp.

Local family owned company 303-960-5215

FRONT RANGE PLUMBING

303.451.1971

Commercial/Residential

For all your plumbing needs • Water Heaters • Plumbing Parts SENIOR DISCOUNTS FREE ESTIMATES in the metro area

www.frontrangeplumbing.com

GREENE'S REMODELING

Bathroom/kitchen remodeling, repair work, plumbing leaks, water damage. No job too small Window replacement.

Serving Jeffco since 1970 (303)237-3231

Rocky Mountain Contractors Plumbing & Construction

EPA CERTIFIED

DEEDON'S PAINTING

Repair or Replace: Faucets, Toilets, Sinks, Vanity, Dishwashers, Water Heater, Broken Pipes, Spigot/Hosebib, Drain Cleaning, Disposals etc. Sprinkler StartUp/Repair/Installation. Swamp Cooler Start-Up/Repair.

Call West Tech (720)298-0880

Family Owned & Operated. Low Rates.

Brush and Roll Quality

We will match any written estimate!

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No job too small or too big!

Plumbing

RALPH’S & JOE’S AFFORDABLE

Call Frank

Call Us Today! 720-545-9222

Plumbing

• Basement Finish • Kitchen Remodel • Bath Remodel • Decks • Tile • Master Plumber • Repair Installation • Drain Cleaning • New Construction • Water Heater

JACK BISHOP Owner Operator

303.204.0522

Home Remodeling Specialists, Inc. * Bath * Kitch Remodels * Bsmt Finishes * Vinyl Windows * Patio Covers * Decks 30+ yrs. exp.

George (303)252-8874

Roofing/Gutters A Hermanʼs ROOFING Hail Damage? Wind Damage? New Roof, Re-Roof, Repairs, Residential - Commercial Family owned for Over 46 Years. Call today for free estimate. (303)293-3131

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Seasonal

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Tree Service

A-1 Stump Removal

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Siding

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Rocky Mountain Superior Finishes LLC Alvin Ray Hedrick • 720-849-1338

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Stump grinding specialist Most stumps $75.00 $35 Minimum.

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Licensed & Insured 32 yrs exp. Firewood

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Window Cleaning

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Credit cards accepted

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