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Hickenlooper: State of state is strong Governor touts economic numbers during annual address By Vic Vela
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Gov. John Hickenlooper motions to his cabinet, seated in the House chambers in the Colorado State Capitol, during the State of the State speech in Denver on Jan. 8. Photo by Hannah Garcia
Gov. John Hickenlooper sounded like a man running for re-election during his annual State of the State address inside the Capitol on Jan. 9, as he touted Colorado’s economic rebound and called on lawmakers to “ignore divisive politics.” The governor sounded themes of unity throughout his speech, but particularly when he lauded Coloradans’ resilience during times of tragedy last year — which led to one of the most enthusiastically-received lines of the day. “Colorado does not shutdown. Colorado does not quit. Colorado does not break,” he said, to a standing ovation inside the House chamber, where all 100 state lawmakers were gathered. Hickenlooper hyped Colorado as a magnet for businesses and a state where job numbers continue to grow. And, for the most part, he stayed away from contentious issues that dominated the Legisla-
ture last year. While Democrats walked away glowingly from the governor’s speech, many Republicans voiced a “wait and see” response. “Well it felt good, but let’s see if those feelings continue for the rest of the year,” said Rep. Carole Murray, R-Castle Rock. “When he talked about not wanting parties to lock down, I hope he holds to that with his own party.” Much of the governor’s speech focused on the state’s improving economic numbers. Hickenlooper said that the state has experienced a significant rebound in job numbers since 2010, when the state was ranked 40th in the nation in job growth. Now, the state ranks fourth in that category, has added 170,000 jobs over the last few years, and has seen its unemployment rate drop from 9 percent in 2010, to its current rate of 6.5 percent. “But let’s be clear,” the governor cautioned, “the unemployment rate is not low enough, and all of us share a commitment to keep a statewide focus on this issue.” The state’s improving economy has also allowed lawmakers to work with more budget reserves than it had in recent years, which Hickenlooper said has been im-
portant when natural disasters have struck. “The single most critical factor in Colorado being able to stay open for business throughout hell fires and high waters has been reserves,” he said. Hickenlooper also talked about new business that lawmakers will attend to this session. They included legislation that seeks to cap college tuition rate hikes and provide more financial aid for students, a part of the speech that received a standing ovation from both sides of the aisle. The governor also talked about other priorities, such as improving technology to reduce wait times at Department of Motor Vehicles offices; expanding Internet access across rural areas; and extending job-creation tax credits for businesses. The governor — who is up for re-election in November — stayed away from controversy. His only mention of gun laws that were placed into law last year were done so in a way that addressed the mental health aspect of gun tragedies, while touting recent laws that created more mental health services. On oil and gas industry regulaState continues on Page 7
People Giving the gift of words encouraged to get flu shots Department of Health reports that flu hospilizations triple By Tammy Kranz
tkranz@coloradocommunitymedia.com As cases of influenza hospitalizations increases rapidly, medical experts say it is not too late to get the flu vaccine. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment released its Flu Report, which revealed that a cumulative of 748 people, 73 in Adams County, were hospitalized as of Jan. 4, which is up from 263 as of Dec. 21. Susan Mazula, a nurse with North Suburban Medical Center, said the vaccine is given through March, and once it is given it takes about two weeks for the body to develop the antibodies. “We are currently seeing lots of influenza cases coming into the emergency room and some are sick enough that they need to be hospitalized,” she said. “The vaccine this year is a pretty good match for the virus that is going around, so please, get immunized.” The flu is spread by either direct or indirect transmissions. The virus is found in the nasal and oral secretion, Mazula said, and when a person sneezes or coughs, the secretion can travel as far as three feet. “If someone sick coughs directly onto your face, the virus will be absorbed through your mucus membranes (eyes, nose or mouth) — this is called direct transmission,” she said. “But if you touch a surface that someone just coughed on, or Flu continues on Page 7
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Third-graders at Sunset Ridge Elementary School in Westminster show off the dictionaries they received from the Westminster 7:10 Rotary Club. The dictionaries are produced by The Dictionary Project, Inc. in South Carolina, an organization created to provide a dictionary to students to help with their homework and their schoolwork. Rotarians presented over 1,800 new dictionaries, each personalized with the student’s name, to the third-grade students during the last weeks in December and the first weeks in January. Courtesy photo
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Hope springs eternal on the hill By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Opening day in baseball is the best time to be a Cubs fan. There’s so much promise. It’s a new season. And every team is tied for first place. It’s just too bad the Cubs have to, you know, actually play baseball. As the season goes on, fans’ frustration mounts. And by the end of year, even the diehards are tired, grumpy and over it. I recently asked a fellow Cubs fan if that reminds him of anything. “In true Cubs fan fashion, I put a post up on Facebook the other day, talking about how optimistic I was coming into the legislative session, hopeful that we are going to have an opportunity to create some good public policy for the people of Colorado,” Rep. Mark Waller, R-Colorado Springs, said. “Like Cubs fans in years past, I’ve been very disappointed toward the end of the season. Lets hope I’m not disappointed by the end of this legislative season.” Boy howdy, were Republicans “disappointed” over what Democrats accomplished last year: Election reform and rural renewable energy mandate increases and attempts to overhaul the school finance system. Oh, and gun control. Oh boy. Republicans may have gotten all Genghis Khan over some bills, but they promised the “Wrath of
Kahn” after Democrats created legislation that led to universal background checks on gun sales and limited the amount of rounds that gun magazines can hold. So, Democrats, on the heels of their huge wins last session, must be riding high as work begins at the Capitol this year, right, Rep. Max Tyler of Lakewood? “To be honest I came into it a little grumpy.” Oh. Nevermind. “The grumpiness came from the summer, whether it was created by nature or by the battles over the recalls,” Tyler said. “It was more like a pretty difficult campaign season over the summer.” Tyler did say that the grumpiness subsided as he got back to work inside the Capitol and that he’s energized about the upcoming session. And every lawmaker will tell you that they’re optimistic and looking forward to getting back to work. But, clearly the polarizing battles from
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last session, followed by the recall elections in the fall, still weigh in the back of lawmakers’ minds as they start work this year. And what about all the long hours they put in last year? Floor debates and committee hearings lasted FOR-EVER. Seriously, the greatest runners in Kenya looked at last year’s legislative session and said, “I won’t no part of that marathon.” Lawmakers had to have woken up on the first day of the session on Wednesday Jan. 8, thinking to themselves, “Am I really looking forward to another round of committee hearings that don’t end until one in the morning?” “I don’t mind the 1 a.m. mornings,” said Rep. Jonathan Singer, D-Longmont. “When you said, ‘Waking up on Wednesday,’ it’s like, ‘I went to bed?’” In other words, Singer was lucky to get any sleep last session. But he’ll probably get a little more rest this time. Yes, there will be fights over some old battles and there will be new and improved controversy this time around. But I don’t see this year’s session being as maddening as last year’s was. “In most sessions you’re going to get two or three meaty, weightier issues,” Waller said. “Last year, I think we saw 15. But I don’t think we’ll see that this year.” Singer doesn’t either. And he’s not surprised by what he’s hearing from leaders of both parties, as the current session gets
underway: Democrats wanting to move on from what happened last year and Republicans looking to go to battle on some of those familiar issues. “What do you expect? You expect the majority to talk about coming together and you expect the minority to underline those differences that keep us apart for the next election cycle,” Singer said. So, there will be fights and there will old battles revisited. But it sounds like lawmakers actually may be able get home before Letterman comes on TV, at least some of the time. “Everybody said, ‘Yeah it was so crazy,’” said Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp, D-Arvada, who was a freshman last year. “But how do I know? I thought this is how we always do this. But the idea of not being here from 7 in the morning to 10 at night every day. Wow, it sounds really intriguing to me.” Well, that’s a good thing. Because last year was draining for everyone: Lawmakers, their families, reporters ... “Who cares how draining it was for reporters?” quipped a smiling Waller. “You get no love at all.” This from the Republican Cubs fan whose team was badly beaten last year. Vic Vela covers the Legislature for Colorado Community Media. He can be reached at vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com. Follow Vic on Twitter: @VicVela1.
WESTMINSTER NEWS IN A HURRY Children in Tanzania receive Westminster playground equipment Children in Arusha, Tanzania, recently received the swing set from the former Chelsea Park, now the Jessica Ridgeway Memorial Park. The city donated the play equipment to Kids Around the World last summer when the playground was redesigned to honor the memory of Jessica Ridgeway. Kids Around the World takes playgrounds that are being replaced and refurbishes them, sends them overseas to countries where children are in need of play equipment and gets volunteers to install them. The location where the rest of the former playground equipment from Jessica Ridgeway Memorial Park will be placed has not yet been chosen. Hunger Free Colorado SNAP truck coming to the library From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 17, in the Irving Street Library, parking lot Your Neighborhood Food Truck is serving up access to computers and personal support to help local families and
individuals apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. They will also be offering information on other food and nutrition options in the area. Bilingual assistance is available. For additional information, visit the www.hungerfreecolorado.org. Recycle your Christmas tree Christmas trees can be recycled at City Park Fitness Center, 10475 Sheridan Blvd., until Sunday, Jan. 26. Trees will be used as mulch in city parks. Please remove the tree from any bag and remove all ornaments. For drop-off information, call 303-6582201. Community meeting The community is invited to a public meeting to review and make comment on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) set forth between Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District, the City of Arvada and Wanco Inc. regarding the proposed development of the Clear Creek Valley Park Site. The public meeting will be 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at Carl Park Community Center, 5401 Meade St. in Denver.
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makJeffco Schools Board of Educaefore tion’s recent hiring of a Colorado me of Springs attorney Brad A. Miller, could cost the district an addiazy,’” tional $90,000 this year. vada, Hired by a 3-2 vote (Ken Witt, w do Julie Williams, John Newkirk in ys do favor; Lesley Dahlkemper and Jill m 7 in Fellman opposed), Miller will repWow, resent the board, and be paid a monthly retainer of $7,500, which last includes legal fees and cannot exmakceed 30 hours per month. As per Miller’s contract, he will also rer receive payment for any associated u get costs incurred by the employment, including mileage, parking, fan secretarial services, administra. tive expense, copying, facsimiles, and travel expenses, paid at cost loraor at his $225 hourly rate. ched The swift hiring came after the com. board heard about the resignation of Allen Taggart, the executive director of employee relations for the Jefferson County School District. “The district’s attorney resigned, and we weren’t told until a week after his resignation,” said Jeffco Board President Ken Witt in a phone interview. “This created and urgency for us to hire someone. It’s not an unusual event for a board to hire representation.” An email statement sent by
Brad Miller, a lawyer from Colorado Springs, and his wife, Ruth. Miller was recently appointed to be the representation for the Jefferson County Board of Education. Courtesy photo Board Secretary John Newkirk link Taggart’s position, which involved some different tasks but included representation of the board, to the role of Miller who will represent the board solely. Taggart was employed through the end of 2013 and his resignation went into effect Jan. 1. The district office says a transition plan to seek a replacement for Taggart has been in place.
According to Jeffco Superintendent Cindy Stevenson, the position provides in-house legal advice to the district and the board, among other legal, administrative, employment management duties. “This (Miller’s position) is a completely different position,” Stevenson said. “The executive director of employee relations has been a position with the district for a long
time, and we had internal legal counsel the last four years, we never had the board hire a new attorney, it was a shared responsibility.” Taggart’s position, which cost the district $122,000 to $150,000 annually, is currently vacant, and a new candidate will be recommended to the board Jan. 16. According to Jefferson County School District policy for School
Board Governance and Operations, the board can hire separate legal counsel should an occasion — such as an expulsion or teacher dismissal — arise, but generally does not have their own representation. “It’s very important we do the right things. We had to make sure we have good representation when we make those decisions, and we did what any board would do in making sure we have good representation in the district,” Witt responded after the Jan. 9 board meeting when asked about the $90,000 expense, assuming a new director of employee relations is hired at the current level. “There are a lot of unanswered questions to discuss,” Boardmember Dahlkemper said. “As a board, we have not had a discussion about (Miller’s) responsibilities on the board or the rationale behind this decision.” “I want to propose we reopen the process and handle it the right way,” she said in an interview before the Jan. 9 board meeting. At that meeting, Dahlkemper asked the board to consider having a public discussion surrounding Miller’s employment and contract with the board at a later meeting. Fellman supported this request, but Witt disapproved of her request, ending the conversation by saying, “Let’s end the distraction; it’s a decision that has been made.” Dahlkemper and Fellman — both in support of further discussion of Miller’s appointment — said one of them would make a motion at the Jan. 16 meeting to discuss Miller’s hiring.
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Parkway funds released to county Commissioners doubt recommended refunds to be capped at $11M By Amy Woodward
awoodward@coloradocommunitymedia.com The Jeffco commissioners reviewed the first round of reimbursements, $2.5 million for the controversial Jefferson Parkway, during staff briefings on Jan. 7. The discussion is per the Jefferson Parkway Public Highway Authority or JPPHA establishing contract which outlines the Advance and Reimbursement agreement between JPPHA (including Arvada and Broomfield) and Jefferson County. Commissioners combed through 12 items listed for reimbursements but raised their eyebrows at the recommended reimbursement cap at $11 million. “Right now we’re about $6.2 million contribution wise for reimbursement level between Arvada and Broomfield,” Commissioner Don Rosier said. “If you include our contribution or reimbursement it only gives us a delta of about $2.2 million, so we’re pushing up against that maximum,” he said. “That may not be a realistic number.” Kate Newman, deputy county administrator assured commissioners the agreement does not prohibit a modification to the recommended cap. “We have had other
The Board of County Commissioners reviewed the first set of reimbursements for county land donations to the Jefferson Parkway Public Highway Authority for the proposed Jefferson Parkway that will complete the last of the Denver metro beltway. It will start at the Northwest parkway as it runs south passed the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport and along Indian Street until it connects with Highway 93. Courtesy of the Boulder Daily Camera, Jeremy Papasso costs and I anticipate future costs,” Newman said. “The agreement does allow for amendments so at some point in time we will be adding more and more costs to the agreement for reimbursement.” In December of last year, JPPHA authorized the reimbursement procedure and organized priority classifications into three
parts; right-of-way refunds first, cash second, and in-kind last. The county can receive reimbursements by entering into a concession or through the use of bonds, although currently there are no plans for the use of any bonds or concession agreements have not been met with negotiations at this time.
The open space purchase of Section 16 at $5 million was deemed ineligible for reimbursement. The 640-acre parcel sits along Highway 93 at the southwest corner of the Rocky Flats site. Open Space Funds are used for Open Space purposes, said Ralph Schell, County Administrator. The purchase of right-ofway and associated legal fees does not directly benefit Open Space and is therefore not a legitimate expenditure, he said. “This property was in our open space master plan and it certainly had open space value to the county,” Newman said. County administrators went back to commissioners this week to verify the $5 million cut. “I think it’s positive their getting this stuff memorialized,” Tighe said about the agreement. Future reimbursements include more land acquisitions and the relocation of a visual orientation radar device or VOR that is used to control plane movements coming from the east into DIA. The next round of reimbursements totals an estimated at $10.8 million. “The financial model that we had been working from kind of contemplated that between the three jurisdictions in total there would be not more than $11 million in reimbursements that were being requested,” Bill Ray, JPPHA interim executive director said. “Ultimately, I as a staff member have the power to recommend but it’s only up to the elected officials who have the power to decide.”
Legislation aims make college more affordable New legislation proposes tuition cap, financial aid
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vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Democratic state lawmakers have drafted legislation aimed at making college a little less expensive. Last week, the College Affordability Act became the first bill to be introduced in the Senate this legislative session. The bill would cap college tuition rate increases, and would make more money avail-
able for students seeking financial aid. Sen. Andy Kerr, D-Lakewood, a bill sponsor, said the legislation is about “making sure every kid who graduates in Colorado — with the skills and ability and the grades — has access to higher education.” “I really think where we’ve gone the last few
years, with the incredible tuition increases that we’ve seen, is a lot the institutions having not just priced at-risk students out, but also pricing out a lot of our middle class students, even with getting loans and financial aid,” Kerr said. Under current law, colleges and universities can increase tuition 9 percent annually. Senate Bill 1 would cap tuition increases for undergraduate students at 6 percent. Kerr, who serves as chairman of the Senate’s Education Committee, said that state budget cuts in higher education are partly
to blame for skyrocketing tuition costs in recent years. “The years that we really slashed funding to higher education are the years that tuition really increased quite a bit,” he said. The bill would increase higher education funding by more than $100 million. That’s in addition to whatever funds are appropriated through the annual budget. Most of that money would go to colleges and universities, by way of the College Opportunity Fund, which provides tuition stipends for undergraduate students. The rest of the funding, $40 million worth, would go
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to various financial aid programs. The bill is a priority for Senate Democrats and Gov. John Hickenlooper. Much of Senate President Morgan Carroll’s speech opening during the first day of the legislative session focused on Senate Bill 1. In her remarks, Carroll, an Aurora Democrat, talked about her grandfather’s and her mother’s struggles to afford college. She also shared her own story about having to work multiple jobs after high school so that she could save money to go to college. “Access to college or trade and technical education changes lives,” Carroll said. “Yet, the opportunities that were there for three generations before me … are now going the wrong way, moving backwards — and college is less affordable now than it was when I was in school.” The bill puts in statute
the $100 million funding request for the Department of Higher Education that Hickenlooper made to the Joint Budget Committee in November. Typically, education funding is dealt with through the budget process, and not a separate appropriation. Carroll told reporters recently that she wanted a separate bill that includes the cap and Hickenlooper’s funding proposal, because she feels the two are “connected.” In Hickenlooper’s State of the State speech on Jan. 9, the governor received a standing ovation from both sides of the aisle, when he addressed the measure in his remarks. Matt Connelly, the spokesman for Senate Republicans, said Senate leadership is currently studying the bill. Rep. Polly Lawrence, RDouglas County, said she is “concerned” about capping the tuition rate at 6 percent.
JEFFCO NEWS IN A HURRY Update on Apex Park
Jeffco Open Space announced that flood recovery efforts will be their primary focus for 2014. Objectives for the park including a partial opening of Apex in the first quarter of 2014 with completed repairs by Sept. 30, 2014. Their first projects including repairs to Apex, PickN-Sledge, Grubstake, Argos and Bonanza Trails to allow for a partial Park opening by March 31, 2014. Phase 2 of the flood recovery at Apex Park will involve repairs to Apex, Hardscrabble and Sluicebox Trails. Finally, in the Third Quarter, repairs to Apex Trail, Poco Calle, Sluicebox and Pick-N-Sledge will allow for the park to open in its entirety. Preliminary estimates of the workforce required to complete the repairs are between 45,000-50,000 hours and material costs in the range of $100,000 to $150,000. To volunteer, go to: www.eventbrite.com. As projects become available they will be posted at www. jeffco.us/parks.
Jeffco Open Space Master Plan 2014
The Open Space Master Plan for 2014 is available for public review at: jeffco.us/parks/about/open-space-masterplan. The plan went before the Open Space Advisory Committee for endorsement on Thursday, Jan. 9, and will head to the Jefferson County board of commissioners.
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Athletic gym moves into the neighborhood By Ashley Reimers
areimers@coloradocommunitymedia. com After 10 years in Thornton, owner of DTC Global Athletics Jennifer Ritchlin moved her all-inclusive learning facility to Westminster, in hopes to not only grow her customer base but also provide a place for people young and old to experience the joys of dance, cheer and tumbling. The new location is at 11025 Dover St. # 500 in Westminster. “We really just outgrew our previous space in Thornton, so now we are excited to be in Westminster,” she said. “We saw a huge growth opportunity in Westminster, a place that is also in need of our services because there is no other dance or cheer facilities within five miles of us.” DTC students can take a variety of classes in dance, including tap, jazz, ballet and hip hop as well as classes in cheerleading and tumbling. Ritchlin, who grew up dancing, cheering and tumbling, said the new facility now features a full spring cheerleading floor which is a major benefit to not only those in class, but for students on the competitive All Star Cheerleading team. “What is great about our gym is that we
Jennifer Ritchlin, center, with her Grand Overall National Champion cheerleading team. Ritchlin is the owner of DTC Global Athletics, which recently moved to Westminster from Thornton. Courtesy photo offer competitive and non-competitive programs for any age,” she said. “Parents can choose what is best for their child, whether that’s just a couple classes a week in dance or unlimited classes for a child who is com-
peting.” With so many classes to choose from, one may be overwhelmed with which class to take or which class to enroll his or her child. To help navigate the choices, Ritch-
lin offers a free week of unlimited classes to potential students. “We are the only studio in the state that offers a full free week trial,” she said “I want people to have the opportunity to try every single class if they want to and find that sport or skill that they really love and want to invest more time in.” Part of Ritchlin’s focus is teaching children and adults skills and technique, but another big focus is creating a family atmosphere within the gym. She said at DTC Global Athletics, everyone is one big family with team bonding events, and for many youngsters, the gym becomes like a second home, a safe place for them to make new friends and grow self-esteem, she added. “Being in an environment where everyone is welcome and accepted can really do something great for a child’s self-confidence,” Ritchlin said. “We preach all the time about the importance of family and friendship and also how to become better citizens.” Ritchlin also offers scholarships to students who decided to further their dance, cheer or tumbling careers after high school. For more information on DTC Global Athletics, visit www.dtcglobalathletics.com.
Citizen academy Fire chief retires after 45 years of service teaches the roles of a firefighter By Ashley Reimers
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uca- To share the ins and outs of the life of a firefighter, the withWestminster Fire Department is hosting its annual citizen cess,academy, giving residents the opportunity to learn the job. ppro- The 13-week course is March 6 through May 29, which port-includes graduation. Classes are 6-10 p.m. Thursday eventednings. A majority of the course is hands-on, with some udesclassroom work. Public education officer Sherrie Leeka per’ssaid the academy will teach students how their local fire deausepartment operates touching on various topics such as fire con-behavior, hazardous materials protocol, emergency medical response, water safety and more. State “People will get a realistic view of what firefighters do evJan.ery day,” she said. “Students learn things like what our wild ed aland crew does and learn fire extinguisher training, while bothalso learning about the history of the department and fun heture goals.” re in Leeka said the academy is also meant to straighten out some misconceptions given to the job of the firefighter. She thesaid some people think when a firefighter isn’t on a call he Re-or she is just sitting around the station watching television. ead-But in reality, there are many other tasks and requirements dyingto accomplish as a firefighter whether it’s training or performing truck checks, she added. e, R- “We really hope people who take the course become he isambassadors for the department, sharing with their neighpingbors what they have learned,” Leeka said. “And what’s even cent.better is many of our alumni graduates end up doing tons of volunteering and fundraising for us, which helps the department tremendously.” The academy also covers the jobs of EMTs and paramedics, allows students to learn about water rescue by diving in a pool in full bunker gear and requires students to do an eight or 12-hour ride along shift. The course is geared towards people who want to learn about the fire department, rather than people who want to become a firefighter. Applications are being accepted until Feb. 20 and Westminster residents will be considered first for acceptance, but anyone age 18 or over can apply. To register, contact Leeka at 303-658-4536 or email her at sleeka@cityofwestminster.us. A background check will be administered to those who apply. For more information, visit www. ci.westminster.co.us.
George Ditolla grew up in a firehouse. Since 1946 when the Southwest Adams County Fire Rescue incorporated, Ditolla was there as a young boy, learning the ropes of what it takes to be a firefighter. Now, after 45 years of service, Ditolla is leaving behind the life of the dedicated SWAC fire chief, and moving onto a more relaxing job- retirement. “Now that I’ve committed to leaving, I’m ready to give the other leaders the opportunity to move the department in whatever direction they want,” said Ditolla, who retired in Jan. 2. “It’s time to do some traveling with my wife. Finally go on a cruise.” Ditolla’s father was a founding member of the Southwest Adams County volunteer rescue. He says he learned a lot as a kid, and ended up just sticking around the fire house learning more things and helping out when he could. After his father retired in 1966, Ditolla had a feeling a career in firefighting was his calling.
water tanks, 1,500-gallon per minute plumps and two 30-gallon foam containers. At that time, Ditolla credited the hard work of a firefighter committee in designing the necessary engines to meet the needs of the department. “There have been a lot of new innovations since 2004 in fire and safety, so it’s exciting for us to be involved in that,” Ditolla said in June, 2013. “With the new engines, we have the capability to carry more equipment when we get the calls, and depending on the nature of the call, we’ll be able to handle it.” Safety of his firefighters was always one of Ditolla’s top priorities as chief. He’s basically hired each and every person on staff, which Ditolla considers a blessing and has had the opportunity to watch the men and women in the department grow into highly professional firefighters, EMTs and paramedics. “It’s a good group of men and women that work for Southwest Adam County and I’m honored to know them and help educate them to be top quality,” he said.
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“I always had it in the back of my mind that I wanted to try being a firefighter,” he said. “And once you experience the life of a firefighter, it’s in your blood forever.” Ditolla was a volunteer for 20 years, before becoming chief in 1993. Then in 1999, Ditolla hired on his first paid crew followed by the hiring of 23 more firefighters in 2003 and the start of the ambulance program. Watching a department grow from 100 percent volunteer to a paid staff is something Ditolla says was very invigorating. He said he appreciated the tax payer’s support over the years, backing the department 100 percent. “It’s been exciting to be able to keep the department going and move in a positive direction,” he said. “Over the years I’ve been a part of helping the department get quality apparatus to ensure their safety, and I’m very proud of that.” Just this summer, the department replaced two fire engines with two new, state-of-the-art bright red engines. The new engines are 2013 velocity PUC Pumpers and feature DD13 Detroit diesel engines, 750 gallon
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Well, it was bound to happen This past week Denver International Airport officials formalized their policy on banning marijuana on airport property as well as establishing a set of fines for possession. And as expected, marijuana users cried “foul.” A DIA spokesperson pointed out that marijuana is on the TSA’s prohibited list of items that can be carried as well as stating that the airport’s operations cannot facilitate the transport of marijuana across state lines where it is still illegal. Intertwined in the explanation is the sheer fact that Federal law treats marijuana as an illegal substance. Thus, the conflict in Colorado’s liberal enabling laws has clashed with Federal law. It was bound to happen!!
A LACK OF VETTING FIRST
This situation is yet another example of the plethora of issues that were not vetted ahead of time when Colorado voters’ gleefully approved first medical marijuana use and then recreational use. All the debate among the Denver City Council on
where a person could and could not smoke recreational marijuana was fundamental in the ill-conceived state vote. The enforcement of such constraints forced the Denver Council to do a 180-degree turn. The horse is out of the barn and the medical marijuana users deserve a resolution to the DIA prohibition.
UNACCEPTABLE POLITICAL TACTICS
Also, this past week we became aware of “Bridge Gate” and our own U.S. Senator Mark Udall’s staffs involvement regarding the number of Colorado health insurance policy holders who lost their coverage be-
cause of Obamacare. Both situations irked me with below the radar “power politics” actions. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie became embroiled in a stupid action by his staff to create traffic jams on the George Washington Bridge leading into Fort Lee. This was in retaliation to the local mayor not supporting Christie in his re-election campaign. Meanwhile, Senator Udall’s staff supposedly put undue pressure on a Colorado Division of Insurance director regarding the number of health insurance policies that had been reported as cancelled due to Obamacare requirements. The released figure of 250,000 policies is in dispute, but the State Commissioner is sticking to the number. Her appointment as Commissioner is up for consideration at the Legislature this week and I hope that this action does not get politicized with closed door influencing.
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Who do you admire in your life? We asked folks in downtown Golden who it was in their life that they truly admired.
“I’d have to say my dad, just for being there for me when I needed him. And for his leading by example.” Julian Bull, Golden
“I would have to say my mom, because she’s just so wonderful. She’s been through a lot of stuff, and she’s been strong through it.” Dorothy Freeman, Wheat Ridge
“One of my friends. She’s just very dedicated, works really hard and when she knows what she wants to do, she just does it.” Win Chaowalit, Thailand
“I’d have to say you, for walking up and asking. Nobody’s ever asked before.” Lawrence Gibbs, Golden
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Sheer stupidity Can you believe the sheer arrogance and blatant stupidity of the aides to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie? It defies common sense to see a group of professional aides to the governor deliberately slow down to a crawl four lanes of the busiest bridge linking New York City with Fort Lee, New Jersey all in the name of a traffic study. Supposedly this was done as a revenge act by Christie’s aides because the Fort Lee Mayor wouldn’t endorse Governor Christie in last November’s election. Mind you, Christie had an overwhelming surplus of voters support and didn’t even need such outrageous retaliation efforts. Blatant stupidity It absolutely has to be number one in colossal stupidity and arrogance to bring traffic to a virtual standstill for such shenanigans – for a cause that didn’t need a cause. And now, several aides including his deputy chief of staff, are desperately trying to mitigate the political harm done to Christie’s intentions to run for president of our country in 2016. Christie gave a two hour press interview the other day attempting to distance himself and claiming he had no knowledge of any of these dirty tricks. But it’s almost impossible to not believe he had some knowledge of what was taking place. Thousands of daily commuters use the Washington bridge and untold harm probably came to those who need to use that connecting bridge. How many lives were jeopardized because the ambulances and fire trucks were caught in the four-day upheaval? One can probably discern that numerous law suits will come to bear in the days and months to come. Worst kind of politics This has to be the ultimate worst political dirty tricks that we’ve heard of. When political figures have to resort to this lowest of the law it’s time to call a halt. Surely the Christie aides should be punished severely
but what laws are on the books that could ever compensate for the harm perpetrated on an unsuspecting electorate trying to get to work or home. And even if Christie really is innocent, to even have such low life people on his staff is enough for me to say I would never trust him again. He needs to clean house and then resign. How can New Jersey voters have any confidence in a governor who may have caused such mayhem just trying to gain more political clout? If I lived in New Jersey I’d be out campaigning against him right now. Politics is a dirty business at best, but usually the political parties take care of their dirty laundry but this is one that further sullies all politicians who engage in dirty tricks. It makes me sick to see a man I so admired become mired in dirt but I can’t excuse his supposed lack of knowledge. It just smells to high heaven. Quote of the week If it looks like a duck and acts like a duck it’s probably a duck, a duck who embraces dirty duck politics. 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.
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Divesting: Where it went, what it meant About 18 months ago, I made a commitment to 365 days of divesting: every day for a year, I would divest myself of at least one item per day — household goods, clothing, shoes, books, CDs, and the like. Other types of items showed up, too, such as second guesses, a grudge or two, debts (of any kind), regrets, and outdated ideas and beliefs. As I remember the items I donated, sold, gave away, or discarded, the list reads like the “partridge in a pear tree” song: 4 appliance cords, 3 land-line phones, 2 candlesticks, and an unknown number of black shoes. Some items made for easy decisions. If I no longer have that toaster oven, why do I need the operator’s manual? And no matter how much I loved that wine glass with blue bead in the stem, why was I keeping both pieces after the stem broke off? I felt good about giving children’s Christmas ornaments to a nonprofit orga-
nization. I was gratified to find homes for books and CDs. And surely someone else was glad to find those coaxial cables in the thrift store. I found that donating can sometimes be a blurred line, though. I had to ask myself some questions before I placed an item in the big leaf-and-garden bags bound for the donation center. I like this sweater/ dress/scarf, but haven’t worn it for years; wouldn’t it be of more benefit to someone else? These shoes are run down and really can’t be fixed; why give them to an orga-
nization that would have to throw them away, rather than pitching them myself? And, am I assuaging my guilt at getting rid of something by convincing myself that someone else can use it? This kind of donating often requires more deliberation than spontaneous acts. For example, on a dreary drizzly day last spring, I was driving near the Denver mission. I saw a guy crossing the street with a shopping cart, head down as he was pelted by the rain. Pretty much without thinking, I pulled up on the sidewalk (because there was no place to park) and ran to him with an umbrella I had in my car. He seemed as surprised as I was. Dashing through the rain doesn’t make me a better person than someone who wouldn’t. It was just so simple and so right. And that’s what made it so easy. As I look back over this year of divesting, I get a warm glow from some of my other choices, such as giving bedroom
furniture to a young friend setting up her first apartment. Offering up tickets that came my way for concerts and sporting events, because the recipient would enjoy them more than I. And letting go of some “shoulds” or “should nots” that plague everyday existence. My official year of divesting is over, but my commitment is not. Divesting has real meaning for me now, rather than simply making decisions about what I want or need. I have found great satisfaction in divesting items that carry a small part of me to the receiver, even when both of us remain anonymous. Here’s to 2014 — and to a year full of meaning for what we bring in, and what we give away. Andrea Doray is a writer who still acquires stuff, but only after she lets go of something else. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray. com.
Dealing with circus mirrors and stud-dom Have you ever noticed — and I hope I’m not giving anything away, here — that... [wait for it] Men and women are really different. I know, I know. But, give me a chance to explain. If you pay a woman a compliment on her looks, the odds are roughly 112-percent that she will pooh-pooh you, and then she will point out to you what about her appearance she doesn’t like. You see, the mirror in her bathroom is sort of like a circus mirror, which distorts her ability to see reality and draws her eye to things which she doesn’t like. On the other hand, a man will look in that same mirror—the circus mirror—and see something completely different. No matter what the reality is, most men will see this marvelous thing called “potential.” To borrow a line from the late comedian Richard Jeni, men look in the circus mirror and see somebody who is about 30 pushups away from “total stud-dom.” There’s also the mirror know as “beer” which, likewise, convinces men of their proximity to stud-dom. But that’s a story for another day. You see, reality is a funny thing,
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tions, Hickenlooper — a former geologist and a friend of the industry — said that it’s important to recognize that oil and gas companies contribute billions of dollars to the state economy. At the same, industry leaders should “recognize their moral and legal obligation to protect our air and water.” Democrats praised Hickenlooper’s speech. “I was very impressed with the collaborative nature of the visionary and positive message,” Rep. Sue Schafer, D-Wheat Ridge said. “The theme of his speech was really about recovery.” Rep. Cheri Gerou, an Evergreen Republican, who is known to cross the aisle on certain issues, said that the governor’s speech was well-received. “The governor was able brag about his accomplishments and he should,” she said. “And the economy is recovering. Granted,
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a moist tissue where someone coughed on it — the virus gets on your hands and if you touch your eyes, nose, mouth, then you get sick — this is called indirect transmission.” If someone cannot or does not want to get the vaccination, Mazula advises people to wash their hands or use hand sanitizer to kill germs, keep your hands from your face and stay away from people who have a fever
and we all approach it from a somewhat distorted perspective. And, usually, it’s impossible to know which distortions we’re buying in to when we’re going through it. Let me give you another example — hopefully one less inappropriate and simpleminded. I have an old friend that I get together with periodically, and, invariably, he will spend the first hour of our conversation talking about how horrible his marriage is — how it’s cold and awkward and boring and on and on and on. Being a family man, I usually try to talk him down and convince him that it’s all worth it and marriages have seasons and blah blah blah. But one time, I was just kinda tired of listening to it, and I
we’ll never have enough money for all of our issues, but we’re making headway.” But other Republicans said it’s convenient for Hickenlooper to talk about unity without referencing the polarizing bills that he signed into law last year. “What was negative here last year was how things were handled,” Senate Minority Leader Bill Cadman, R-Colorado Springs said. “The record was negative and the people said no. You can’t run from that.” Rep. Polly Lawrence, R-Littleton, pointed out that the governor made no mention of measures that will be taken up again this year, such as repeal efforts on gun bills, renewable energy mandates for rural communities, and same-day voter registration. “We’re not looking to repeal everything that was passed last year, but there are corrections that need to be made,” Lawrence said. But Rep. Joe Salazar, D-Thornton, said that is yesterday’s news. “Last session was last session,” he said. ‘We’re looking forward. The governor highlighted the key things we need to do to bring us together, and that’s what we need to do.”
and cough. Symptoms last between three and seven days and include fever, cough, headache, muscle aches, runny nose and sore throat. “Once symptoms begin, the sooner you see your doctor the sooner you can get started on anti-viral medication,” Mazula said. “These medications will help decrease the severity of the symptoms and help you feel better quicker (than if you take no medication).” She said people should go to the emergency room if they start to have breathing problems or develop other severe symptoms.
said “look, if it’s that bad, have you taken the smart steps to prepare for a divorce?” He looked at me like I had five heads, each with three eyes and big handle bar mustaches. “Why would I do that?” he said. “I’m really happy!” His circus mirror, it turns out, wasn’t a distortion of his own — it was the distortion he projected to the world, or at least, to me. It gave me what turned out to be a wildly distorted view of his relationship, which put me in a very strange place vis-à-vis being a good friend to him. Likewise, it led me to believe that my old friend, who was always a pretty happy fellow, was miserable and that his primary operating mode was complaining. Turns out, none of the above was true, either. But the circus mirror — the distortions we project on the world, either into our own minds or externally — has a selffulfilling quality. My friend wants me to like
his wife, but I will spend every moment of our next meeting looking for signs of the things my friend complains about. And, once a woman goes to the trouble of pointing out her flaws, it’s not very long before that’s what the people around her start to look at, too. We should have a care not to indulge our distortions. Throw heavy objects through the circus mirror at your soonest convenience. You don’t want those to become reality. Yes, even your happy delusions, guys. Sorry — you’re probably much further away from “stud-dom” than a mere 30 pushups. Better get started. Michael Alcorn is a music teacher and fitness instructor who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. He graduated from Alameda High School and the University of Colorado-Boulder.
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Tim Tebow, tamales and Denver Five Denver Five, the select chef lineup created by promoter Leigh Sullivan, has selected a new 2014 crop of talent. “This year I want to celebrate all the women in our community who are truly redefining what it means to be a chef in Denver,” Sullivan said about her selections of the all-women team. The new chefs are innovation chef at Epicurean Catering, Jenna Johansen, of Bravo TV fame; Elise Wiggins, executive chef at Panzano; Carrie Blake, executive chef at Table 6; Aniedra Nichols, executive chef at Elway’s Cherry Creek and Nadine Donovan, pastry chef at Old Major.
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Former Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow was almost on the money with his BCS Championship pick before Monday night’s national title game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. In his debut as a college football analyst for ESPN, Tebow predicted No. 1 Florida State would beat No. 2 Auburn. Tebow said in the ESPN pre-game show: “Auburn might be a team of destiny, but tonight, Florida State is deeper from top to bottom … I think they win 35-31.” Florida State rallied in the final seconds to win 34-31.
Tamale festival at La Sandia
‘Orphans’ mixes light and dark in the first Edge show of 2014 By Clarke Reader
creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com The Edge Theatre is kicking off its 2014 season with a story that plumbs the tragic-comic depths of siblings, family and desperation. “Orphans,” written by Lyle Kessler, opens at the theater, 1560 Teller St., on Jan. 17 and runs through Feb. 9. Performances will be Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 6 p.m. Taking place in Philadelphia in the late 1970s, “Orphans” examines brothers, Treat (Jack Wefso) and Phillip (Christian Mast), who have been on their own since they were young children. “The older brother (Treat) is basically a street thug, who commits small crimes to keep them going,” said Rick Yaconis, executive artistic director at the theater. “The younger brother (Phillip) stays in the house most of the time because of the way Treat manipulates him.” Phillip is a little impaired, and so Treat uses that fact to convince him that he is basically allergic to everything in the outside world, Yaconis said.
In an effort to better their circumstances, Treat kidnaps Harold (Yaconis), who it turns out is a notorious Chicago gangster, and also an orphan. “Harold really sort of takes over their lives, and WHAT: “Orphans” becomes a WHERE: The Edge Theatre kind of fa1560 Teller St., Lakewood ther figure WHEN: Jan. 17 to Feb. 9 to them,” Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. Y a c onis Sunday, 6 p.m. said. COST: $20-$22 A f t e r INFORMATION: 303-232-0363 some largeand www.theedgetheater.com cast productions in 2013, Yaconis said “Orphans” is a return to the theater’s early days. “This puts us back to focusing on small casts and stories,” he said. “It’s a little more acting intensive this way.” The show is directed by Robert Kramer, in his fourth outing at The Edge. Kramer has also opened the new season for the past two years at the theater. “I think this is an amazing story — it’s incredibly well written, and we tried really hard to set it in the proper time and place,” he said. According to Kramer, one of the things
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he enjoyed most about “Orphans” was the ability to slow down and give the actors a chance to really get into their characters. “Some of the most articulate moments are those without dialogue,” he said. “The show moves along at a great pace, and it gives us the time to build these fantastic moments into the script.” One of the things that was of crucial importance to Kramer was creating an environment that Phillip lives and breathes, since he has never left the house before. “This place has been his (Phillip’s) entire existence,” he said. “We decided that from the moments the doors open at the theater, he won’t be off the stage. That half-hour before the show starts and audiences are coming in, he’ll be in the environment.” Yaconis describes the show as a dark comedy, and Kramer said that this reflects not only life, but the best stories. “Like life, it’s mostly comedic, with some horrible tragedy,” Kramer said. “My favorite pieces are those were you don’t know if it’s a comedy or tragedy, and I think it will be up to the audience to determine what it is. The lens that audience sees it through will give it a lot of laughs on one night, and terrible sadness on another.” For tickets and more information call 303-232-0363 or visit www.theedgetheater.com.
La Sandia hosts its third annual Tamale Festival through Jan. 31 at its Northfield Stapleton and Park Meadows locations to celebrate the culinary heritage and regional ingredients of Mexico. Chef Richard Sandoval has created a tamale menu to showcase this traditional winter dish. La Sandia’s Tamale Festival menu will include tamales, entrée samples and new cocktails. More information is available at www. richardsandoval.com.
Paint Nite comes to Littleton
Is there an artist in you trying to get out? Paint Nite is coming to local restaurants in the metro area that brings people together for a guided painting session. Upcoming dates: 7 p.m., Jan. 21 at Rox Bar & Grill, 12684 W. Indore Place (Littleton) and 7 p.m., Jan. 23 at The Draft, 9150 W. Cross Drive (Littleton). Seats are limited and event tickets, which include a 16-inch by 20-inch canvas, paints, brushes, a smock and professional instruction, are sold in advance at www. paintnite.com.
Westminster Whole Foods on the move
Bradburn Village, a residential and retail development in Westminster, just announced that a 35,000-square-foot Whole Foods Market is under construction at the site on the southeast corner of Vrain Street and West 120th Avenue. The new store will be a relocation of the current Whole Foods at 92nd and Sheridan. “We are excited about this new opportunity and look forward to becoming even more connected to the city of Westminster,” said Will Paradise, president of Parker continues on Page 9
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Catching up on theater
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The holidays are over. My granddaughter’s wedding was gorgeous. My son and daughter-in-law are recovering from their car accident and my great-grandson will be a whole year old on Jan. 22. Whew! It has been a wild couple of months and I’m ready to resume what passes for normal life. It’s time to get back to the theater and I have many choices. On my radar: ‘Spamalot’ at Boulder’s Dinner Theatre If you’re a Monty Python fan, “Spamalot” is the show for you and it plays through March 1 at BDT. Based on the movie “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” you will be treated to the retelling of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. There are beautiful show girls, cows, killer rabbits, etc. What’s not to love? For info and tix, call 303-449-6000 or visit the website at bouldersdinnertheatre.com Candlelight Dinner Playhouse in Johnstown “9 to 5: the Musical” opens on Jan. 16 and runs through Mar. 23. The plot shows what can happen when three female co-workers have had enough of their boss and decide to take control of the company. If you haven’t been to Candlelight, do head on up Interstate 25 and
Whole Foods Market’s Rocky Mountain Region. “Each of our stores is designed to reflect the unique character of the surrounding community.” The Bradburn Village project, which will include roughly 90 townhomes, is being developed by Continuum Partners.
check out this beautiful theatre. Call 970-744-3747 or check out the website at coloradocandlelight.com. ‘The Legend of Georgia McBride’ world premiere The Denver Center Theatre Company showcases another World Premiere through Feb. 23 at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. An Elvis impersonator finds himself replaced by a B-level drag show and discovers he has a lot to learn about show biz...and himself. Call 303-893-4100 or check the website denvercenter.org. ‘Black Odyssey’ at DCPA Space Theatre Poetic license allows Homer’s Odysseus to be cast as a black soldier returning home from the Gulf War. Reality meets myth in the intriguing play that runs from Jan. 17 through Feb. 16. Call 303-893-4100 or visit denvercenter.org. ‘The Mousetrap’ plays at the Arvada Center Agatha Christie’s classic murder mystery opens in the
Black Box Theatre at the Arvada Center on Jan. 28 and runs through Feb. 23. Because of high demand, there will be several additional performances and two talkbacks. Call the box office at 720-898-7200 or visit the website at arvadacenter.org for specifics and tickets. ‘Parallel Lives’ plays Miners Alley in Golden From Jan. 31 - Mar. 9, Lisa DeCaro and Gail Montgomery reprise their award-winning roles from the 2011 Evergreen Players’ production of “Parallel Lives” that won the AACT Regional Theater Festival. The show also was performed for the US armed forces in Heidelberg, Germany. The actors play 36 different characters. For information, call 303-935-3044 or online visit minersalley.com. ‘Orphans’ at The Edge in Lakewood The dark comedy finds two orphaned brothers who are surviving by stealing, eating tuna fish and watching television. Their lives change dramatically when the older brother decides to make a dangerous move. “Orphans” plays at The Edge from Jan. 16 through Feb. 9. Tix available at theedgetheater.com or 303-232-0363. Columnist Harriet Hunter Ford may be reached at hhunterford@ msn.com
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Troy Guard to open new steakhouse
Sure chef Troy Guard just opened Los Chingones and Sugarmill, but that doesn’t mean he’s resting on his restaurant laurels. Instead, he will open his largest concept yet in February. Guard & Grace (his daughter’s moniker) will be a 9,000-square-foot modern American steak house at 1801 California St. The new space will offer private dining areas along with Denver’s largest patio with a fire pit, an expansive raw bar, wood-burning oven and exhibition kitchen. Meanwhile, Guard’s TAG Burger Bar (1222 Madison St.) is serving its January Burger of the Month. The New Year’s Resolution Burger is a veggie patty on a whole wheat bun with a red beet gastrique, golden beet strings and brussel sprout leaves. Served with apple chips or French fries for $13. Proceeds from this month’s burger go to Angel Eyes, an agency that provides free grief support services to anyone experiencing the sudden, unexpected loss of an infant or toddler.
Arvada Farmers Market returns
The Arvada Farmers Market is not letting Old Man Winter stop it. The Indoor Winter Farmers Market returns 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 26 and Feb. 23 with the Indoor Winter Market, which will feature more than 20 vendors with jams, breads, meat, honey, produce, eggs, and homemade items. Attend the Indoor Winter Market at DiCicco’s Schoolhouse at 5660 Olde Wadsworth Blvd.
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In Pueblo at Marisol Therapeutics, a marijuana dispensary, Tommy Chong, half of the Cheech and Chong pot-smoking comedy duo. Chong posted on Twitter: “Just finished my 7th J and boy is my mouth dry. This legalization is tough on (an) old stoner.” Chong told the media at the Pueblo dispensary: “This is one small stagger for a stoner and one giant leap for stoner-kind” … Famed violinist Itzhak Perlman eating with Denver florist extraordinaire BJ Dyer at Seoul BBQ in Aurora (near my former digs) on Peoria Street. Dyer said on Facebook that Perlman “knew just the right Korean dishes to order for the table. What a great sense of humor.” Perlman performed with the Colorado Symphony on Jan. 9 at Boettcher Hall. Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for BlacktieColorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktie-colorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.
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vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com The 2014 legislative session got under way Jan. 8, with speeches from party leaders that addressed a variety of key issues that lawmakers will address the next few months. Yes, there were calls by leaders in both chambers to Report work together on issues like jobs, the economy and education. But there was plenty of politics on opening day, with Democrats and Republicans exchanging jabs on contentious issues — many of which were fought over last year — that are sure to lead to headlines during this year’s session. Although leaders talked about issues that they will surely fight over during the next few months, it is clear that their early priorities will focus on working together on legislation that will deal with flood and wildfire disasters. The first series of bills introduced in the House came as a result of work by a bipartisan Flood Disaster Study Committee. Those bills include legislation that creates income tax credits for properties destroyed by natural disasters, and another that creates grant funding to repair water infrastructure that is impacted by natural disasters. “Despite all the recovery work that’s already happened, there’s much still to do,” House Speaker Mark Ferrandino, D-Denver said. “And we must see it through to completion.” House Minority Leader Brian DelGrosso echoed Ferrandino’s remarks on the importance of immediately dealing with natural disaster legislation. “Helping our friends and neighbors impacted by these tragedies will be a top priority of Republicans this session, and I am glad to hear that it will be for my colleagues across the aisle as well,” DelGrosso said. Education will also be a key area of focus this year. Senate President Morgan Carroll, D-Aurora, introduced the College Affordability Act, which places a 6 percent cap on tuition rate increases, and provides more money for financial aid. Carroll said the bill deals with skyrocketing tuition costs that often create enormous amounts of debt for students. “What we are talking about is squeezing out economic and life opportunities for an entire generation,” Carroll said. “This is an unsustainable trend that threatens to weaken our economy.”
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Ferrandino also talked about education, telling House members that students need more resources inside classrooms. He also took issue with Republicans’ views on public education, who often contend that schools need to be reformed, before more money is thrown at the education system. “But while some have argued for reform before resources, let me say this: Reforms will not work, and our schools will not get better if they are not adequately funded. Period,” Ferrandino said. Republicans will move forward with legislation that seeks to undo Democratsponsored bills that became law following last year’s session. They include legislation that doubled the renewable energy mandate for rural electric cooperatives. DelGrosso said the mandate “puts a financial strain” on rural families and businesses. DelGrosso said that while the state’s economy is improving, parts of rural Colorado continue to struggle. “The voice of rural Colorado is being heard loud and clear by House Republicans, and I hope my colleagues on the other side of the aisle will hear it as well,” DelGrosso said. Last year’s session saw Democrats achieve several legislative victories, over loud protests from their Republican colleagues. Democrats scored wins on gun control, election reform and on social issues, including the creation of civil unions in Colorado. But Senate Minority Leader Bill Cadman, R-Colorado Springs, said Coloradans had a “visceral response to what took place in this Legislature last year.” That response included recall efforts that cost two Democratic senators their jobs, and led one to resign from office. Your “Democrats divided by Republicans does not produce outcomes that are repre-minste sentative of this state,” Cadman said. welcom Cadman said that last year’s political di-cash aw vision resulted in a “hyper-partisan toxinbe rece that affected this entire institution. sions. S “To those who served here and all thosemation who visited here, we started looking likestampe Congress,” he said. Silver, 1 While Republicans feel that Democrats303-42 overreached in their legislative efforts last year, Carroll looks at things differently, call-FRIDA ing last year’s work “busy and productive”MUSIC — especially compared to how things oper-Festiva ate at our nation’s capital. music s “While D.C. was criticized for doing tooJan. 17 little, some questioned whether in Colora-will wo do, we did too much,” she said. WSC U Carroll also addressed the public’s nega-Denver tive views on the political system. will be “While we at the state level cannot fixconcer all of the frustrations and disappointmentsand the people experience with elected officials, we can show that we here in Colorado, rightSATUR here in this Senate chamber, are different,”TOWN she said. Zenzin to noon Arvada 15 bud
BLOOD DRIVE City of Westminster community blood drive is 8-9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16 inside Bonfils’ mobile bus at 4800 W. 92nd Ave., Westminster. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact Nicki Leo at 303-658-2148 or NLeo@CityofWestminster.us THURSDAY/JAN. 16; Tuesday/Jan. 28 HEALTH CLASSES Bridges Integrative Health and Wellness at Lutheran Medical Center is offering affordable community health and wellness services and classes. For information, or to register, go to www.WelnessatBridges.com or call 303425-2262. Space is limited. Free parking is available. Bridges comprehensive wellness services also include acupuncture, chiropractic, massage, healing touch and nutrition counseling. Upcoming classes are: STRESS RELIEF, monthly workshop series, 6-8 p.m. the second Thursday. Taming the Anxiety Monster (Feb. 13), Being a Perfectionist Isn’t Perfect (March 13), Mind-Body Connection (April 10). ACUPUNCTURE AND PAIN, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16. Free, but registration is required. BASIC FOAM Rolling for flexibility and injury prevention 5:307 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28. CHAOS TO CALM – A Mindfulness Course, 6-7:30 p.m. Mondays from Feb. 3 to March 3. AROMATHERAPY, 6-7:15 p.m. the last Wednesday of the month. Aromatherapy I: Intro to Natural Plant Oils (Jan. 29); Aromatherapy II: Power of Plants for Emotional Balance (Feb.
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Students take on their spin of Xanadu By Ashley Reimers
areimers@coloradocommunitymedia.com Manestage Theatre Company at Mountain Range High School is taking on its version of the musical Xanadu, and students are hoping to take the audience back in time through the music of the 1980s. Xanadu follows the journey of magical Greek muse Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mount Olympus to Venice Beach, Calif. in 1980 to inspire struggling artist Sonny to achieve the first roller disco. The musical is based on the movie of the same title staring Olivia Newton. Throughout the musical, the audience experiences the classic ‘80s hits by Jeff Lynne and John Farrar including Magic, All Over the World and I’m Alive. The music is one big reason why director Mary Murray chose the musical. “The musical is making fun of the movie, but it still had all the great music so that was part of the pull to do this musical,” she said. “I also wanted to find something that can engage a lot of students from the school. And with this musical I have 64 students. If they have the grades and wanted to commit, they were part of the show.” Students have been rehearsing since November, but just recently the musical was blocked for the acting parts. Murray said students start off learning the songs and choreography before the mu-
Mountain Range High School students rehearse a number in their upcoming musical Xanadu!, which debuts on Jan. 30 and 31. Photo by Ashley Reimers sical is actually put together to include the acting. And this particular musical is getting extra attention. “We entered Xanadu into the regional high school theater competition called the Bobby G Awards, so there is a little more
pressure,” Murray said. “We will be going up against 20 other schools in the metro area for a variety of awards, like best actor, best costuming, best lighting and best choreography, so it’s pretty cool.”
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minster. All original fine art media and sculpture are welcome. No photography or computer art. Ribbons and cash awards will be presented. Show registrations must be received by Jan. 17. Fee covers up to three submissions. Show will run from Feb. 1 to March 15. For information and a registration form, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Paletteers Art Club, c/o Becky Silver, 10154 Meade Court, Westminster, CO 80031; call 303-426-4114 or email beckyesilver@aol.com.
Friday and saturday/Jan. 17-18 MusiC Festival The High School Honor Music Festival, featuring the top band, orchestra, and vocal music students from 9 Adams County high schools, is Jan. 17-18 at Westminster High School. The students will work with guest conductors Dr. John Wacker from WSC University, Lawrence Golan from the University of Denver, and Dr. Sarah Graham. A free, public concert will be presented at 4 p.m. Jan. 18. The festival and concert are sponsored by the North Metro Arts Alliance and the SCFD.
saturday/Jan. 18, Jan. 25, Feb. 1, March 22 art Classes The Aar River Gallery, 3707 W. 73rd
Ave., Westminster, presents art classes. To register, call 303-426-4114 or go to www.aarrivergallery.com. Class size is limited to ensure individual instruction. Upcoming classes are:
Fun with waterColor, 1-4 p.m. Saturdays, Jan.
18, Jan. 25, Feb. 1, March 22. You will learn about mixing colors and a new technique every week.
Mixed Media and Acrylic, 1-4 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 23, Jan. 30, Feb. 6. Explore your creativity through the use of a variety of materials, and try something new each week. Learn how to transform your unsuccessful watercolor and acrylic paintings into wonderful abstracts. Use scraps of this and that to create cards and small paintings. Monday/Jan. 20
town hall Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp and Sen. Rachel Zenzinger host a community town hall 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 18 at Indian Tree Golf Course, Arvada. The topic for this month is the fiscal year 201415 budget.
Progresh and swiMMing Youth in fourth through eighth grades can head to Progresh in the morning, followed by swimming at the Northglenn Recreation Center Pool after lunch. This activity lasts 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, Jan. 20; meet at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Progresh is an innovative indoor training center dedicated to ski, snowboard, skateboard, BMX and tumbling progression in a safe and comfortable environment. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register.
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Progresh and Movie As part of the Recreational ch 26),Alternative Programming Series, youth ages 11 to 18 can spend the morning at Progresh, then head to Cinnabarre for a movie and a pizza. The series lasts from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18; meet at the tists Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center ed Drive. Progresh is an indoor training center dedicated brary, to ski, snowboard, skateboard, BMX and tumbling dias progression in a safe and comfortable environment. Call art. 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress Heart to sign up. w saturday/Jan. 18 onal First aid Gain the knowledge and confidence to d, step forward if needed in an emergency in a CPR and first aid class 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Certification is issued at the end of the class and t in the fulfills all state, OSHA and Social Services requirements. off at For people ages 16 and up. Call 303-450-8800 or go to 801 www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register. a saturday/Jan. 18 e dish. but MusiC lesson Learn enough about playing the es 55 guitar or piano to give you years of musical enjoyment in Just Once Music Lessons, 9 a.m. to noon (piano) and 1-3:30 p.m. (guitar) Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center tists Drive. This class focuses on playing chords – not reading art” notes on a piece of paper. Guitar class participants st- should bring an acoustic guitar. The piano class has an additional materials fee. Call 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress to register.
garden Clean-uP Volunteers can help spruce up a garden before a public reading of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech at 1 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20, at Stonehocker Farmhouse, 10950 Fox Run Parkway. The garden is on the north side of the farmhouse property. Contact Tom Rapp at 303-955-6609. Monday/Jan. 20 inventions huMan beings often invent by learn-
ing from nature, and famous inventions frequently have as much to do with chance as they do with intelligence and curiosity. Join Active Minds 1-2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20, as we tell the fascinating stories of inventions and inventors that changed the world. This class will cover the invention of the abacus, safety glass, the paper clip, and the hypodermic syringe. This free program takes place at Keystone Place at Legacy Ridge, 11180 Irving Drive, Westminster. RSVP at Keystone Place: 303-465-5600.
tuesday/Jan. 21 liFetree CaFé Coping with the demands of caregiving will be shared at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, at Lifetree Café, 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, titled “Care for Caregivers: Meeting the Unique Needs of Those Who Sacrifice for Others,” features a screening of the short film Life in Reverse. The film chronicles the experiences of Florence Feldman who, for 10 years, served as a caregiver as her mother slowly sank into dementia. The Lifetree program offers an hour of support and understanding, as well as Feldman’s insights about meeting caregivers’ needs. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Lifetree Café
is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual coffeehouse-type setting. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net.
thursday/Jan. 23 Friends night Friends of Broomfield plans its Friends Night Out for adults with developmental disabilities 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23. Meet at the Friends office, 11851 Saulsbury St., Broomfield. The group will go to the movies at the Westminster Promenade AMC movie theater. The name of the movie is to be determined. Friends will provide a small snack, but please eat dinner before you arrive. Register by Monday, Jan. 20. Contact Molly Coufal, evening/social program director, at info@friendsofbroomfield.org or 303-404-0123. thursday/Jan. 23 Caregiver ForuM Friends of Broomfield presents
a free caregivers forum for parents or caregivers of adults with developmental disabilities. The forum lasts 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at the Friends office, 11851 Saulsbury St., Broomfield. The forum is intended to give caregivers an opportunity to get to know each other and see what’s new at Friends in 2014. Contact Jennifer Smith at info@friendsofbroomfield.org or 303-4040123.
thursday/Jan. 23 legislator CoFFee Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp hosts Coffee with Your Legislator 7-8 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at La Dolce Vita, 5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. thursday/Jan. 23 legislator CoFFee Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp hosts Coffee with Your Legislator from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at Panera, 10450 Town Center Drive, Westminster.
CoMing soon CoMing soon/Jan. 26, Feb. 23 FarMers’ Market The Arvada Farmers Market presents the indoor winter market 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 26 and Feb. 23. The Indoor Market will feature more than 20 vendors with jams, breads, meat, honey, produce, eggs, and homemade items. The market is at DiCicco’s Schoolhouse, 5660 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. CoMing soon/Jan. 30 driver saFety AARP Driver Safety class is 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, at MEDVED Autoplex, 11201 W. I-70 Frontage Road North. Drivers may receive a discount on car insurance. Reservation are necessary; register by calling 303-463-1172. CoMing soon/Jan. 30 sCienCe Fair The district level science fair is planned from 4:30-6:30 p.m., with an awards ceremony 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, at Mapleton Skyview Campus in the MEC/MESA Project Center, 9200 York St., Thornton. Your week continues on Page 12
Playing the lead of Kira is senior Rachel Carruthers. This is her first lead in a play or musical, and she’s up for the challenge. She admits as a lead, there’s more memorization, but the opportunity to be part of something her peers are also invested in, is worth it. “I like hanging out with my friends and all coming together to work hard and reach the same goal,” she said. “It’s kind of scary because there is a lot depending on me, but it’s really fun because I really like the part I am playing.” A.J. Winter, who is playing the other lead of Sonny, is used to the spot light. He was the lead in last year’s musical and has performed in many other plays and musicals. For this particular part, Winter said the songs are a bit challenging but once he’s got them down they will turn out great. “It’s a lot of work to do this show, not only do I have to sing, but I also have to roller skate,” he said. “But I’ve been practicing every Wednesday and we all go over to Skate City to practice there.” Manestage Theatre Company’s rendition of Xanadu hits the stage on Jan. 30 and 31 at Mountain Range High School, 12500 Huron St. in Westminster. Both shows start at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $8 for students and senior citizens and $10 for adults. To purchase a ticket, call 720972-6407.
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Sportsmen’s Exposition coming By Crystal Anderson
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Mountain Region testing out fishing lines and hunting equipment, exploring new hobbies and learning about different outdoor sports. “We’ve been in business for 24 years,” said Chuck Prather, a Rocky Mountain Angling Club staff member, “We lose four to five percent of our members every year, and the ISE is the best show for us to gain new members.” More than 500 local, regional and national outdoor and sports experts and vendors demonstrating their products and services,
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while offering advice and tips about fishing, fly fishing, hunting, off-roading and adventure travel. “Business, it’s what we’re there for,” David Moore, the sales and marketing representative with Five-R-Inc. Custom Trucks said. “It’s a great way to meet people, get our name out there and keep growing the business as we do now.” Among the different vendors, attendees can see more than 200 demonstrations at three theaters; explore the ‘Try Fishing Pavilion,’ take part in archery or fly-casting contests and
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Coming Soon/Jan. 30 LunCheon Join international speaker Gwen Crawford at noon Thursday, Jan. 30, for the Walking Tiara Tall luncheon. Crawford’s positive zest for life and sense of humor brings out the royalty in each of us. Register by Jan. 24 at the Community Recreation Center of Apex, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call 303-425-9583.
Prize-winning author of “Slavery by Another Name: The Re-Enslavement of Black Americans from the Civil War to World War II,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, at the Tivoli Student Union, Turnhalle, Denver.
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Looking ahead/Feb. 3 eLeanor rooSeveLt As the longest-serving first
lady of the United States, Eleanor Roosevelt was outspoken and, at times, controversial. Join Active Minds 1-3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, at Sunrise at Flatirons, 400 Summit Blvd., Broomfield, as we examine her life and the impact she had on important causes such as human rights and the successful launch of the United Nations. Program is free. RSVP by calling 303-466-2422.
Looking ahead/Feb. 6 Figure Skating On the eve of opening ceremonies for the Sochi Winter Olympics, join Active Minds for Olympic Figure Skating: The Judge’s View, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 in Thornton. This is a membersonly event featuring Peggy Graham, an international figure skating judge, who will explain how competitions are organized and how judges watch and score figure skating routines. For information on becoming a member of Active Minds, go to http://www.activeminds. com/member.html. Call 303-320-7652 or email info@ activeminds.com to RSVP. Looking ahead/Feb. 7-8, 13-15, 20-22 Shrek muSiCaL Prairie Playhouse presents “Shrek
The Musical,” bringing everyone’s favorite ogre to life on stage. Tickets are available online or at the door. Show times are 7 p.m. Feb. 7-8, Feb. 13-15, Feb. 20-22, and at 3 p.m. Feb. 8 and Feb. 22, at the Armory at Brighton Performing Arts Center, 300 Strong St. Go to https:// www.prairieplayhouse.com/productions/shrek.
Looking ahead/Feb. 8 ChoCoLate aFFair Enjoy family-friendly activities such as Taste of Chocolate, Chocolate Treasure Hunt and the Chocolate Cookie Contest 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, in Historic Olde Town Arvada. All proceeds benefit the Ralston House, a child advocacy and resource center for children who have been abused. Details about A Chocolate Affair can be found at www.visitarvada.org or by calling 720-898-3380.
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Looking ahead/Feb. 13, March 13 memberShip meeting American Legion Post 161 has monthly membership meetings at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, March 13 at 60th Avenue and Lamar Street. The group gets veterans to help veterans. WedneSday/Feb. 19, March 12, April 2 traveL FiLmS A series of hosted travel films is presented at the D.L. Parsons Theatre inside the Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive. Tour guides are professional film makers who personally narrate their films. Shows begin at 10:30 a.m. and include a 15-minute intermission with refreshments. Individual and season tickets are available. Call 303-450-8800 for information and reservations. Schedule of films: Feb. 19: Taiwan, by Buddy Hatton marCh 12: Majestic Montana, by Steve Gonser apriL 2: Eastern Canada RV Adventure, by John Holod and Jodie Ginter Looking ahead/Feb. 21 SiLent auCtion The Apex PRD Foundation Sweetheart silent auction is 6-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at the Indian Tree Clubhouse, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd. Tickets include drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and entertainment. For information or to purchase tickets call Barb McEahern at 720-320-0822 or visit foundation.apexprd.org. Looking ahead/Feb. 21 band deadLine Jam Out Hunger is seeking area high school bands for its first battle of the bands. Deadline for entries is 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21; judges will select six high school bands to compete on Friday, May 16, at the Arvada Center. Visit www.JamOutHunger.org.
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governor CandidateS The North Suburban
SCuLpture SubmiSSionS The Northglenn Arts and Humanities Foundations is conducting an open entry competition to select six sculptures to be part of the city’s 2014-15 Art on Parade on-loan sculpture program. The winning pieces will be placed at E.B. Rains Junior Memorial Park surrounding Webster Lake. Complete application instructions available at www.callforentry. org. Deadline for submissions is Feb. 28. Contact Michael Stricker at 303-450-8727 or artonparade@northglenn. org for details.
Republican Forum welcomes U.S. Senate candidates 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at the D.L. Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community Center Drive, Northglenn. Admission is free. Join us and bring a friend or two and your questions. The Reagan Club of Colorado will sell coffee, bottled water, fruit, donuts, and pastries at this event. Other upcoming forum events: Fracking 101 or other candidates, March 8; Colorado State GOP Assembly at Coors Event Center in Boulder, April 12; education update from local board members, April 19; Colorado Legislative recap, May 10. Check www.NorthSuburbanRepublicanForum.org.
Looking ahead/Feb. 8, March 1, April 5 photograph CLub The Forney Museum welcomes photographers the first Saturday of every month for a behind-the-scenes chance to shoot your favorite vehicles in our collection. Sessions last 8-10 a.m. Jan. 5, Feb. 8, March 1, April 5, at the museum, 4303 Brighton Blvd., Denver. Registration and prepayment are required; sessions are limited to 25 participants. For a copy of the museum’s photo policy, email events@ forneymuseum.org. Go to www.forneymuseum.org. Looking ahead/Feb. 12 LadieS LunCheon Denver North Suburban Christian Women’s Connection plans its monthly luncheon, featuring “Legacy Through Quilting” with Sharon Olmstead, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, at The Chateaux at Fox Meadows, 13600 Xavier Lane. Anastasia Remmes will sing and and speak on “From Isolation to Intimacy.” Remmes is an inspirational speaker and former jazz singer who will share how she overcame social anxiety. For information about costs, and to make reservations, call Andrea at 303-485-5888 or email dennorthsuburban@aol.com. Please include the name(s) of
Looking ahead/marCh 3 CaLL For entries Colorado Visions, a juried exhibit of fine art by Colorado artists, is accepting entry forms through March 3 for the juried exhibit of original 2- and 3-dimensional fine art (no computer art) at Westminster City Hall, 4800 W. 92nd Ave. Cash awards. Judge is well-known Colorado artist Doug Dawson. Show dates are April 14 through May 29. For prospectus, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: North Metro Arts Alliance, c/o Becky Silver, 10154 Meade Court, Westminster, CO 80031. Go to www.nmarts.net. ongoing/Library preSChooLerS gathering Primetime for Preschoolers meets 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Anythink Huron St., 9417 Huron St. in Thornton. Admission is free. For more information, call 303-452-7534 or go online to librarianship. muSiC time Music and Movement meets 1:30-2:15 p.m. Wednesdays at Anythink Huron St., 9417 Huron St. in Thornton. Children ages 3 to 6 years can sing, dance, play games and learn how to play instruments. Registration is required. To register, visit the online calendar at librarianship. For more information, call 303-452-7534.
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Mustangs take 11th place at home invite Legacy finishes in 12th place By Kate Ferraro
kferraro@coloradocommunitymedia.com Mountain Range girls swimming finished the Mustang Invitational in 11th place with 67.5 points out of 24 teams Jan. 11 at Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center in Thornton. The Mustangs came in just ahead of Legacy who finished with 66 points. Northglenn/Thornton tied for 15th place with Greeley West with 23 points and finished with nine points for 21st place. Horizon finished with nine points for 21st place. Mountain Range head coach Jeff John-
son said they’ve been hosting the meet since 2011 and has grown since grown since then, because a lot teams want to swim at that pool, plus he said his team does really well hosting the meet. “We tend to swim fast at that meet,” Johnson said. “The girls always rise above and do very well. We got almost 100-percent best times.” The Mustangs’ best event was the 50yard freestyle as they had two swimmers finish in the top 20. Mackenzie Saenz finished the event tied for 10th place at 25.98 and Amanda Kassel came in 16th at 26.07. Kassel also came in 13th place in the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 56.97. Kassel was one fourth of the 400-yard freestyle relay that came in 11th place for a 3:52.85 time. The Mustangs’ time was
the reason they finished the meet ahead of Legacy. Kayla Hughes, Molly Nadon and Saenz were also part of the relay. Freshman Taylor Jackson finished third place in diving out of 64 divers with 439.35 points. “She’s just been doing better every single meet,” Johnson said. “She keeps continuing to better her scores. It’s exciting to see her come alive in the high school scene.” Legacy’s Mary Lombardi finished the 200-yard freestyle in sixth place with a time of 2:01.01. Lombardi’s time in the 500-yard freestyle was 5:16.80 for a second-place finish. Lombardi helped her 400-yard freestyle relay team finish in 22nd place, which included Jessie Davis, Gabbi Miyasaski and Hailey Landwehr.
Northglenn/Thornton sophomore Talia Passarelli finished the 50-yard freestyle in fourth place for a time of 25.48. Passerelli, Hannah Goldstein, Rachel Vigil and Maddy Burney finished the 200-yard medley relay at 2:03.4 for 21st place. Horizon’s Kate Nissle finished the diving event in ninth place with 354.15 points. Megan Dudden came in 18th place in the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 5:50.81. Regis finished the meet in first place with 363 points. Mountain Range’s next meet is Jan. 17 against Monarch at the Louisville Recreation Center. Legacy will swim Jan. 16 at Loveland High School and Horizon swims Jan. 16 at Abraham Lincoln High School.
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Legacy’s Hailey Landwehr swims the breaststroke in the 200-yard medley relay event Jan. 11 at the Mustang Invitational at Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center.
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The Wildcats rebound for a win at Middle Park Jan. 11 By Kate Ferraro
kferraro@coloradocommunitymedia. com The Academy girls basketball team lost a physical and aggressive game to Platte Valley 57-34 Jan. 10 at Academy High School. Both teams came away from 10 personal fouls after the first half of the game, plus seven personal fouls from the Academy in the second half and five from Platte Valley. “Some of those fouls we deserved, because we weren’t playing defense like we practiced,” Wildcats head coach Steve Cancino said. The Wildcats (5-5) kept up with the Broncos (7-2) well in the first half, staying physical and only trailing 18-9 in the first quarter and 32-21 going into halftime. The Broncos pulled away in the third quarter holding the Wildcats to only seven points in the third and six in the fourth quarter. “We forgot how to play against a zone defense,” Cancino said. “We forgot how to
Academy junior Allie Falagrady, left, is guarded by Platte Valley junior Terra Seyler, right, in a game Jan. 10 at Academy High School. Photo by Kate Ferraro play against the press. This is something we work on every practice, but again it’s a mind set. Some girls feel that they have to take it over themselves instead of using the team.” Platte Valley sophomore Adrianna Rios
scored 19 points and junior Terra Seyler scored 18 for the Broncos. Both Rios and Seyler went 3-for-4 at the free throw line, and senior Jazmin Montes went 5-for-7. Overall, Platte Valley made 14 out of 21 bas-
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Scoreboard JEFFERSON ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
Jorge Rodriguez, Ryan Deakin stay undefeated
Girls basketball
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Jefferson Academy 48, Brush 31 Karah Burkel posted a double double with 12 points and 14 points against Brush. Alycia Wright also scored 12 points and Heidi Wendt scored 11. Emma Anderson had four rebounds.
kferraro@coloradocommunitymedia. com Seven wrestlers from Mountain Range pinned their opponents in a crosstown rival dual meet against Legacy Jan. 10. The Mustangs beat the Lightning 4526, and also won 40-24 against Ponderosa Jan. 8, both at home. “It’s good for our guys to wrestle two nights in a row for the multiple weighins,” Mustangs head coach Todd Sandman said. “It’s always nice to beat the crosstown rival.” Mountain Range senior heavyweight Jorge Rodriguez was one of the seven who won his match, pinning Legacy’s Logan Lyons in 25 seconds. Rodriguez is now 22-0 on the season, something he’s never done before. “My sophomore year I only lost one match and that was up in Kansas against the three-time state champ,” Rodriguez said. “I’m waiting to see what happens this year.” Mountain Range 152-pounder Patrick Romero pinned Legacy’s Brandon Mostellor and Estevan Minjarez (195) pinned Mark Gjestvang. Mustangs Kody Kleman (220) and Louis Romero (106) pinned Tanner Dressel and Mitch Mueller, respectively. Mountain Range Timmy Romero (120) pinned Trenton Blazon and Zack Martinez (126) pinned Gabe Armijo. Trent Thomas (132) won by points against Legacy’s Gabe Rodriguez, 11-5. “We’re trying to improve each week,” Sandman said. “The important thing is
kets at the free throw line. The Academy only made seven out of 18. Academy senior Jackie Wilson scored six points for her team. Wilson had to come out at the start of the third quarter, because of an injury. “She played with more heart than a lot of players on any team,” Cancino said of Wilson. “She hustles so hard. I’m always in fear of her getting injured and it never fails, she does. She plays with a lot of heart.” Senior Alex Garcia and junior Allie Falagrady both have been averaging 9.1 points per game. Falagrady scored 16 points for the Wildcats. “If I had players that would do that from the beginning of the game to the end, we’d be undefeated,” Cancino said of Falagrady. “She plays so hard every minute of every game. I respect the way she handles herself and the way she tries to get everybody involved.” The Academy defeated Middle Park 4337 Jan. 11. Falagrady scored 16 points and Wilson scored 12. The Wildcats did better with their free throws scored eight out of 15. The Wildcats will play Jan. 16 against Arrupe Jesuit (3-3) at the Academy High School.
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Mountain Range 40, Ponderosa 24 No. 9 ranked Mountain Range defeated No. 4 ranked Ponderosa in wrestling action. Mountain Range has defeated Ponderosa 4 of the 5 dual meets between these non-league rivals.
STANDLEY LAKE HIGH SCHOOL Girls basketball Mountain Range heavyweight Jorge Rodriguez, right wrestles with Legacy’s Logan Lyons Jan. 9 at Mountain Range High School. Photo by Kate Ferraro at the end of the season the Pepsi Center. We want a strong showing there.” Legacy’s Adam Otterson (138) pinned Ronnie Kahler and Skyler Anderson (182) pinned Mustangs’ Brandon Forney. Blake Higgins (145) beat Mountain Range’s Mike Alvino by points, 9-7. Legacy’s Matt Hebel (160) and Nolan Funk (170) each won by points over Mustangs’ Alex Morales and Colton Eveland, respectively. Legacy sophomore Ryan Deakin (113) also won by points over Martino Maez and is now 21-0 with 13 pins on the season. “He’s definitely turned it on this sea-
son,” Legacy head coach Mike Thompson said of Deakin. “He’s got the right frame of mind, so he’s doing well for himself.” Thompson said the season has been going well because the team is improving every week, which is important to him. “It’s hard to see on the scoreboard, but with wrestling our goal is always regionals and state,” Thompson said. “These duals are good and it’s good for the kids. We’ve improved every week and that’s what we need to keep doing.” Mountain Range will visit Kansas City Jan. 17 and 18 for the Bobcat Classic, while Legacy welcomes Greeley West Jan. 16 at Legacy High School.
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adult survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Northglenn Women’s Group meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays. WINGS provides therapist-facilitated, peer-support groups in which survivors are believed, accepted and no longer alone. For more information, call 303-283-8660.
Northglenn’s Rocky Nava, 113 pounder, tries to pin Golden’s Justin Garcia Jan. 8 at Northglenn High School. Photo by Kate Ferraro
Golden wrestling sneaks past Northglenn Demons beat Norse in close match By Kate Ferraro
kferraro@coloradocommunitymedia.com With only one match left in a dual meet against Golden Jan. 8, Northglenn was only down by four points and just needed a pin or enough points to capture a victory. But Demons sophomore Chase Daniels beat Norse senior Zach Gastelum in the 145 weight class by points after three rounds, 6-5, giving Golden the 42-35 win at Northglenn High School. Golden is undefeated in dual meets so far this year. “Chase is a young wrestler on the team,” Golden head coach Dave Sauer said. “He’s just a great athlete, learns fast and has really picked up wrestling well.” Northglenn head coach Brian
Hufford said there were a few important matches they should have won against the Demons. “We were really hoping to beat them this year,” Hufford said. “Our heavyweight was up by 12 points and got pinned. This last match we were supposed to win, too, so that hurt us.” Norse heavyweight Cruz De Lara was pinned by Bailey Bowker in the third round of their match. Golden’s Gavin Baker (160) and Geordan Hussey (170) pinned Northglenn’s Reece Buckalew and Shane Padilla, respectively. Ian Cheatum (195) won his match for Golden against Isaac Alegria and Romelo Salas (126) pinned Northglenn’s Kris Hassell. Norse junior Daniel Alarid (152) started off the evening well for Northglenn pinning Golden’s Louis Clark. Northglenn sophomore Robert Burger (106) pinned Matt Jessup in 35 seconds. Norse junior Rocky Nava (113), who is ranked in the top five in the state,
pinned Dustin Garcia. “He’s a very good wrestler,” Hufford said of Nava. “He did what he does. He goes out there and pins kids. He’s very good, very explosive.” Golden’s Jalen Lucero (138) beat Northglenn senior Jonathon Montour, 6-3. Norse junior Michael Garcia (132) won by a technical fall over Logan Hoover. Northglenn’s Anthony Ornelas (182), Maurisio Garcia (120) and Demons’ Noah Lennox (220) all won by forfeit. Despite a small road bump against Golden, Hufford said the season is going really good. The team just went to Bennett and took fifth place. “We’ve been doing really good,” Hufford said. “We’re hitting our stride.” Northglenn will compete Jan. 18 at Mullen High School then will host a Tri-meet Jan. 24 against Thornton, Mountain Vista and Prairie View. The Norse hosts an Invitational Jan. 25.
deNver thyroid Cancer Support Group meets 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays at Montclair Recreation Center Lowry, 729 Ulster Way. For more information, call 303-388-9948. Grief reCovery A 12-week Grief Share program meets at 6:30 p.m. each Monday at Arvada Covenant Church, 5555 Ward Road. la leChe League of Broomfield meets 10 -11 a.m. the second Monday of the month at Brunner Farm House, 640 Main St. liferiNG seCular Recovery meets at 6 p.m. Mondays at Washington Park United Church of Christ, 400 S. Williams St. This is a nonprofit, abstinence-based peer-support group for recovering alcoholics and addicts. For more information, call 303-830-0358 or go online to www.unhooked.com. opeN MiC Living Water Unity Spiritual Community presents open mic night – celebrate your teen self 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at 7401 W. 59th Ave., Arvada. This program gives teens the opportunity to express their performing art including voice and instrument, acting, poetry, stand-up comedy, mime, etc. Open to all students in sixth to 12th grades. Email bellbottoms809@gmail.com. overeaters aNoNyMous meets at 7 p.m. Mondays at North Metro Church, 12505 Colorado Blvd. in Thornton. study Group Chabad of NW Metro Denver Jewish Center hosts a thought-provoking discussion on the weekly Torah portion. Drawing from the wisdom of the Talmud, Kabbalah and Chassidic Mystical Masters, the study group focuses on the relevance of the bible stories and Torah’s teaching to our modern lives. The class is 7-8 p.m. Mondays at Chabad, 4505 W. 112 Ave., Westminster. Refreshments served. For
costs and the topic of the weekly discussion, visit www.COJewish.com/torahstudy or call 303-4295177. The class is led by Rabbi Benjy Brackman spiritual leader of Chabad of NW Metro Denver.
tuesdays let Go and Let God AFG Al-Anon meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 12021 Northaven Circle in Thornton. For more information, visit www.al-anon-co.org. Metro North Chamber Leads Tuesday group meets at 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Lone Star Steakhouse, 237 E. 120th Ave. in Thornton. For more information, call Alan at 720-233-5873. NarCotiCs aNoNyMous Group meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 3585 W. 76th Ave. in Westminster. For more information, go online to www. nacolorado.org. New swiNG Swing dancing comes to Thornton 8:30-11 p.m. Tuesdays at Taps and Toes Dance Studio, 12720 N. Colorado Blvd. Beginners are welcome; World Champion Lindy Hop dancers Mark Godwin and Shauna Marble, along with other dancers will provide instruction. Cost is $5. For more information, go online to www.markandshaunaswing.com/ weekly_dances/. NorthGleNN afG Al-Anon meets at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 11385 Grant Drive. For more information, go online to www.al-anon-co.org. NorthGleNN-thorNtoN rotary Club meets at noon Tuesdays at Red Lobster, 1350 W. 104th Ave. in Northglenn. For more information, email NorthglennThorntonRotary@hotmail.com. North JeffCo Republican Women meets the second Tuesday of every month at the 911 Driving School, 9100 100th Ave., Suite B-4, Westminster. Check-in is at 6:45 p.m., meeting is 7-9 p.m. Each month outstanding speakers present information vital to our community. Come join us to deepen your knowledge of election candidates, current legislation, and upcoming events. Both men and women are invited to attend. Admission is free. Clubs continues on Page 16
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Senior center, schools receive open space grants 14 projects receive total $3 million in funding By Tammy Kranz
tkranz@coloradocommunitymedia.com Fourteen projects in Adams County received a total of $3 million in open space grants. The granTS are funded through the 2013 revenues of the adamS County open space sales tax, which was passed by voters in 1999. The Adams County commissioners voted to approve the grants, which were recommended by the Open Space Advisory Board. “The funding provided in this grant cycle will impact Adams County residents, both young and old,” Board Chair Eva J. Henry said. “From better playgrounds for two elementary schools to improvements at the Thornton Senior Center, the open space sales tax is making Adams County a better place to live.” A $778,800 grant was awarded to the city of Thornton for renovations to its Senior Center, 9471 Dorothy Blvd. Improvements include the renovation of the front and rear entrances, improve the front desk and lobby space, add a new hallway and make aesthetic upgrades such as new paint/wall coverings, flooring and furniture. The estimated cost for the project is $1,298,000, said Diane Diane Van Fossen, capital projects and planning manager with the city. “One specific goal of the Senior Citizen Advisory Board and Senior Services Master Plan is to update and modernize the center so it’s a more appealing space to market senior resources to both existing users and appeal to younger seniors,” she said. “The facility has been in use since 1956 first as City Hall and then in 1984 as a remodeled senior center.” Construction is scheduled to start at the end of this month and be completed in late May. The 30th anniversary of the center is tentatively scheduled for August, Van Fos-
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Senior citizens watch St. Patrick’s Day dancers last March at the Thornton Senior Center. The city received a $778,800 grant to go toward renovations to the facility at 9471 Dorothy Blvd. Photo courtesy City of Thornton sen said. Mapleton Public Schools received a $327,652 grant, which will cover portion of its Adventure Elementary renovation project. The district plans to renovate the existing playgrounds, courts and fields at the school, 7700 Delta St. This grant will cover the cost of an early childhood play structure, a picnic pavilion, new irrigation system, new sod, a bleacher system, soccer goals and landscaping. The district is also receiving partner matching funds and in-kind from Colorado Health Foundation and Great Outdoors Colorado to cover an additional $543,014 of the project. “There is so much academic research that tells us how important outdoor learning environments are to a child’s social, physical, emotional and mental development,” said Lisa Schell, school director. “The ability to play in a safe environment does help kids learn in classrooms. We are excited about this incredible opportunity to provide our community with places to run, jump, swing, slide, play and learn.” The city of Westminster received two Open Space Grants — $585,000 for its Ranch Creek Underpass and Trails project
and $276,000 for 75th Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard land acquisition. The Ranch Creek project includes the construction of an underpass at 120th Avenue near Federal Boulevard and the construction of a trail along the creek. The city plans to use its other grant to purchase 1.53 acres at the southeast corner of 75th and Sheridan for open space. Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District received $165,800 for its Bell Roth Park improvements, which includes two new lighted volleyball courts, new playground equipment, picnic tables, barbecue grills, improved ADA access, and connectivity to existing trails and sidewalks. Other projects awarded grants include the trailhead kiosk and map fabrications and the Twin Lakes Park Mile High Youth Corps Russian Olive tree removal, both $5,000 apiece, in Adams County; Cotton Park Renovations in Aurora for $400,000; High School Seniors Beautification Project for $5,000, North Elementary/Malcom Play Yard for $95,330 and Magers Reservoir acquisition for $203,000, all in Brighton; and Fairfax Park Interpretive Signage for $5,000, Los Valientes Improvements for $25,000 and restoration plans for Sand Creek Properties for $25,000, all in Commerce City.
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norThweST area newcomerS and Social Club, serving the women of north Jeffco and northwest Denver metro, meets every meet every fourth Tuesday of the month. For information, place and reservations, call Susan Dittman at 303-673-9266 or Patti Bloomquist at 303-940-7478. norTh meTro newcomer and Social Club meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month for lunch and a program. We welcome all women who would like to meet new friends and find new activities. Call Peggy Frances at 303-215-9627 or Karen Dowling at 303-422-7369. overeaTerS anonymouS meets 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Westminster United Methodist Church, 3585 W. 76th Ave. Contact Laura at 303-428-9293. Tae kwon do Learn self-defense, get a workout and increase self-confidence. Two classes available on Tuesdays and Thursdays through the city of Westminster recreation division: peewees (ages 5-8), 6:30-7:30 p.m., and ages 9 and up, 6:30-8 p.m. Classes at the MAC, 3295 W. 72nd Ave. Call 303-426-4310. Visit www.hupstaekwondo.com and www.ttatkd.com. Talking ideaS Toastmasters Club meets noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays at 10155 Westmoor Drive, Suite 225, in Westminster. For more information, call Mary Taylor at 303-327-1616. ToPS co 538, a weight-loss support group, meets Tuesdays at St. Martha’s Episcopal Church, 76th and Bradburn. Weigh-in is 6-6:45 p.m., followed by the meeting. For information, call 303-429-5923. weSTminSTer oPTimiST club meets at 7 a.m. Tuesdays at the Egg & I, 799 Highway 287, Broomfield. For more information, call John Swanborg at 303-466-5631 or email him at jswanborg@comcast.net. wedneSdayS norThglenn mooSe Lodge 2166 hosts men’s meeting nights at 8 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 11449 York St., Northglenn. Call 303-457-3391.
SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF JAN 15, 2014
ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) Romantic aspects are high at this time for single Lambs looking for love. Warm and fuzzy feelings also are at enhanced levels for Rams and Ewes in paired relationships. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) This week favors what Taureans dote on -- namely, love and money. Look for more meaningful relationships for both singles and pairs, as well as an improved financial outlook. GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) All lingering shreds of that recent bout with boredom are dissipated as you eagerly accept a challenging offer. Your positive mood persuades others to join you in this venture.
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CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) You might need validation for a possible solution to a situation involving someone close to you. Consider asking a trusted friend or relative to help you with this problem. LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Investigate carefully before agreeing to assist a friend or colleague with a personal problem. There might be hidden factors that could emerge later that will create problems for you. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) Your decision to work with an associate rather than go it alone, as you first proposed, brings an unexpected bonus. Be careful not to be judgmental. Allow for free and open discussion. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) A loved one’s health problem could, once again, make demands on your time and attention. But this time, make some demands of your own, and insist that others pitch in and help. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) This is a good time for the traditionally staid Scorpion to plan adjustments in your day-to-day schedules. Be more flexible and allow for more impromptu, off-the-cuff actions. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) Avoid creating unnecessary fuss over a situation you don’t approve of. If it’s going to work, it will do so despite your objections. If it fails, it will do so without a push from you. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Working with a trusted colleague could open your mind to exploring some considerations you previously dismissed out of hand. The weekend brings news from a loved one. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Resolving a recent problem leaves you in a good position to strengthen your influence on how things get done. But continue to encourage ideas and suggestions from others. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) A new friend suggests an interesting opportunity. But check it out before you snap at it. It might be a good deal for some people, but it might not work in helping you reach your goals. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of helping people solve their problems, making you a mostrespected counselor and trusted friend. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Seeking The Castle Pines North Metropolitan District is accepting applications for the fulltime position of Parks and Open Space Manager. Under the general supervision of the District Manager, plans, schedules, coordinates, and supervises the work of crews performing landscaping, turf maintenance, tree maintenance and repair projects of District owned parks and Open Spaces and trails. Oversees and evaluates the Community Center building maintenance, trails, and all storm water ponds the District is responsible to maintain. Serves as District representative in all new projects assigned to Parks and Open Space. Plans and coordinates the Districts water conservation program, and holds community events to present the program orally and to encourage the proper use of water. Produces educational and promotional publications as required. For the full job description and desired qualifications please see our website at www.cpnmd.org
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Help Wanted Drivers wanted to transport railroad crews in the Denver area. Paid training, benefits, & company vehicle provided. Starting pay $.20 per mile or $7.78 per hour while waiting. Apply online at www.renzenberger.com.
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Castle Pines North Metropolitan District Jim Nikkel, District Manager 7404 Yorkshire Dr. Castle Pines, CO 80108 jim@cpnmd.org
Application Deadline: FEBRURY 10, 2014
Castle Pines North Metro District is a special district that was established in 1984. The Metro District provides water, wastewater and storm water services and oversees the District-owned parks, trails and open spaces within the community. The Metro District currently serves the Castle Pines North population of nearly 10,000, and has more than 3,200 residential and business customers. Website: www.cpnmd.org
Supervisor of Histology Full-Time for AmeriPath located in Arvada, CO: AmeriPath, is a national leader provider of cancer testing with Anatomic Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics expertise. The supervisor would be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Histology laboratory and supervision of the technical and support staff. In conjunction with the Department Manager, ensures that all departmental policies and procedures meet the standards of current state and federal regulations. Please apply on-line at www.questdiagnostics.com to job opening 3721930. EOE
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Chatfield State Park is now accepting applications for all positions. Contact office (303)791-7275, or online at www.parks.state.co.us
Financial Analyst: Develop/provide financial analysis & reports; Req’d MBA; Mail Resume to: BRC Real Estate Corp., 9331 Commerce Center St., #A1 Highlands Ranch, CO 80129. Attn: Mr. Bright, Pres.
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Electrical Supervisor Malteurop North America, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Supervisor at its Great Falls, MT facility. Must have a high school diploma supplemented by an appropriate apprenticeship program which includes extensive electrical system maintenance experience. In addition, at least 2 to 5 years supervisory experience in manufacturing environment, have or be able to obtain a State of Montana Journeyman Electricians License; A Master Electrician License is preferred. Working knowledge in MS Office and SAP is preferred.
Some of the responsibilities include: • Perform difficult technical work supervising and scheduling the maintenance and repair of a variety of electrical equipment • Plan and schedule projects, estimate time and materials, maintain records and files, minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance and prepare completion reports. • Plan and estimate electrical jobs and projects. • Maintain records on electrical jobs and projects. • Maintain knowledge of electrical materials & spares in inventory. • Determine procedures for maintenance, installation, modification and repair of electrical assignments and automation systems. • Manage the productivity of workforce and improve productivity as necessary. • Be proficient in the installation of electrical conduit and wiring, termination of motors and motor controls. Have a working knowledge of PLC and process controls. Capable of troubleshooting and repairing electrical and process components. • Perform an analysis of critical equipment and develop spares inventory based on analysis. Malteurop North America is the leading Malt producer with locations in Milwaukee, WI (Corporate Headquarters and Malting Facility), Great Falls, MT., Winona, MN., USA and Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada. Visit us at www.malteurop.com for further details. Malteurop North America offers a generous benefit package, including health, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, education reimbursement, fitness reimbursement, and 401(k) with company match. This position will require a successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Please send your resume and cover letter along with salary history to hr.mena@malteurop.com. Malteurop is an EOE.
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